text:
If you are a subscriber to the JCSM (including members of the AASM), please login to access the journal.
Click here to Subscribe:
$75/volume year for individuals or $140/volume year for institutions to access all current articles and archives published in JCSM.
Click Here to DOWNLOAD the article*:
$20 to access a PDF version of a specific article from the current issue of JCSM.
*Purchase of an electronic download of JCSM provides permission to access and print the issue/article for personal scholarly, research and educational use. Please note: access to the article is from the computer on which the article is purchased ONLY. Purchase of the article does not permit distribution, electronic or otherwise, of the article without the written permission of the AASM. Further, purchase does not permit the posting of article text on an online forum or website.
Subscribers can download and print full articles from current and past issues of the JCSM
Login to JCSM
Join the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and receive a subscription to JCSM with your membership
In this issue, Drs. Owens, Kothare, and Sheldon with Dr. Gozal engage in a healthy debate regarding the necessity of accreditation standards for centers that diagnose and treat pediatric sleep disorders.1,2 In their editorial, Drs. Owens, Kothare, and Sheldon express concern that my editorial on the Future of Sleep Medicine3 did not specifically mention pediatric sleep medicine. The conclusion that the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is therefore ignoring our youngest patients could not be farther from the truth. Pediatric sleep medicine is included at all levels in the activities of the AASM: education of sleep specialists is a high priority and insuring the best possible care for children with sleep disorders is of utmost concern.
In just the past year the AASM undertook the following initiatives related to pediatric sleep medicine:
Achieved acceptance of a two separate pediatric Polysomnography CPT codes that recognize and reimburse the additional effort needed to obtain high quality sleep studies in children.
Developed a pediatric sleep medicine course, which be held in Fall 2012 in conjunction with a pediatric sleep research course sponsored by the Sleep Research Society.
Invested in the development of standards of practice documents for respiratory and non-respiratory pediatric sleep disorders.
Further, the AASM has supported pediatric sleep medicine more broadly. For example, pediatric sleep specialists, including authors on both sides of this debate, are integral members of task forces that drafted practice parameters related to pediatric sleep medicine and are involved in updates to critical sleep medicine texts such as the International Classification of Sleep Disorders 3rd Edition and the upcoming revision of The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events. In addition, the AASM Board has physicians with specific expertise in pediatric sleep medicine as Directors and there is a dedicated section for pediatrics where ideas and thoughts are shared among colleagues. Further, the AASM has always supported the inclusion of pediatric training for sleep specialists; in fact, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) syllabus requires exposure to pediatric sleep medicine in its curriculum and the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) includes pediatric sleep medicine questions in its examination. Several lectures on pediatric sleep medicine are included in the AASM's Board Review for the Sleep Specialist course. Also, the Education Committee has produced several excellent products focused on pediatrics, including a 3-CD set of informative slides and accompanying text.
In his editorial,2 Dr. Gozal makes a salient point that is the crux of this debate: there is a dearth of appropriately trained specialists to treat pediatric patients with sleep disorders. According to the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) website, there are 216 physicians certified in sleep medicine by the ABP through December 2011. With more than 2,600 sleep disorders centers accredited by the AASM, there is an obvious need for additional fellowship programs and physicians trained in pediatric sleep medicine to meet the present reality and future demands. As the AASM continues to support efforts related to pediatric sleep, it is incumbent on us as individual clinicians to serve as advocates for sleep medicine and promote pediatric sleep medicine opportunities to medical students and our colleagues.
Building on the consideration of an inadequate number of pediatric-trained sleep physicians, another astute point Dr. Gozal articulates is the inability of accredited sleep disorders centers to fully and fairly implement standards specific to pediatric patients. In assessing this debate, it is important to remember that the AASM Standards for Accreditation of Sleep Disorders Centers presently include provisions for pediatric sleep medicine.
The AASM Standards for the Accreditation of Sleep Disorders Centers are not simply a checklist of requirements—the standards require compliance with published AASM practice parameters and guidelines. The introduction states that "Accredited sleep facilities must adopt and follow the standards in all active AASM Practice Parameter papers…In addition, it is recommended that accredited sleep facilities adopt and follow all active AASM Clinical Guidelines." The inclusion of this language insures that evidenced-based standards of care, as they evolve and are included in AASM publications, are always a part of the requirements for accreditation. Further, these policies insure that accreditation encourages compliance with the most up-to-date evidence available and assures consistency among the publications of the AASM and in clinical practice. As evidence for pediatric diagnoses and treatments coalesce, practice parameters and guideline papers published by the AASM automatically update accreditation standards.
The standards require that "the signals collected and the equipment used for comprehensive polysomnography must be in compliance with The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events."4 For pediatric patients, this means that sleep studies must include transcutaneous or end-tidal CO2 monitoring. In addition, The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events requires that pediatric sleep studies provide the data necessary to diagnose hypoventilation, and this requires CO2 monitoring. Further, the manual requires the use of this rule with patients less than 13 years of age. Accreditation standards require that centers have written protocols for patient acceptance, which must include the ages of patients seen in the center. When site visitors encounter sleep centers that study children, appropriate equipment for CO2 monitoring is required. Site visitors review protocols for pediatric sleep studies and insure that the environment is appropriate for the ages studied.
Accreditation standards also require that pediatric sleep studies are interpreted using the separate rules for pediatric sleep staging and respiratory events scoring in The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events. Gaining experience with these rules and evaluating competence in the scoring of pediatric sleep studies may be difficult to obtain. In response, the AASM is in the early stages of developing a pediatric section for the Inter-scorer Reliability Program, currently used by more than 2,800 scorers. The program provides standard sample recordings that are scored by a committee of expert "gold standard" scorers and provides immediate feedback to users. Users are able to compare their scores to the scores of all users. An instructive monthly video review of contentious epochs provides an enriched learning experience. This will certainly be a valuable educational resource on the scoring of pediatric sleep studies.
An area of complete agreement with Dr. Owens and colleagues is that pediatric sleep studies require a family oriented approach. Input from a spouse or a bed partner is helpful in adult sleep medicine; input from parents or caregivers is critical in pediatric sleep medicine. The article by Zaremba5 has been incorporated into many AASM courses and forms the basis for the popular "Making Sleep Studies Child Friendly" DVD. This resource is highly recommended viewing for center physicians and technical staff when pediatric patients are studied. Accreditation standards also require a quality improvement plan. This often includes assessment of patient (or parental) satisfaction and is intended to form the basis for a feedback loop leading to optimization of pediatric sleep study procedures and environment. Appropriate patient follow-up is also a key element of accreditation standards.
The AASM is highly sensitive to access to care issues. Accreditation standards are carefully weighed to determine the burden they place on community sleep specialists. The balance is to require a standard of care without placing excessively harsh restrictions that might lead a specialist to turn patients away. Because an increasing number of pediatric sleep patients will present with symptoms consistent with obstructive sleep apnea, recognition, correct diagnosis, and appropriate treatment of these patients should be a standard part of every sleep specialist's training. Recognition of less common pediatric sleep disorders and, at a minimum, a plan for referral for treatment is also expected. Within this framework, the AASM leadership welcomes evidence-based recommendations for additional standards of care.
Finally, recognition of the field of sleep medicine was a hard-fought battle that required demonstrating that a unique body of knowledge and training existed that was not present in any other medical specialty. The American Medical Association, ACGME, and the ABMS came to support this proposition and our field is stronger with this recognition. Fragmentation of sleep medicine into sub-disciplines runs the risk of eroding this support. A focus of the AASM has always been inclusion of the pediatric expertise in standards of care, publications, courses, and educational products. Our goal is to educate sleep specialists in the care of pediatric sleep disorders patients, thereby making integrated sleep medicine programs truly comprehensive.
This was not an industry supported study. Dr. Fleishman has indicated no financial conflicts of interest.
Owens JA, Kothare S, authors. Pro: "Not just little adults": AASM should require pediatric accreditation for integrated sleep medicine programs serving both children (0-16 years) and adults. J Clin Sleep Med. 2012;8:473–6
Gozal D, author. Con: Specific pediatric accreditation is not critical for integrated pediatric and adult sleep medicine programs. J Clin Sleep Med. 2012;8:477–9
Collop N, Fleishman S, authors. The future of sleep medicine: will you be a part of it? J Clin Sleep Med. 2011;7:581–2. [PubMed Central][PubMed]
Iber C, Ancoli-Israel S, Chesson A, Quan S, authors; for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The AASM manual for the scoring of sleep and associated events: rules, terminology and technical specifications. 2007. Westchester, IL: American Academy of Sleep Medicine;
Zaremba EK, Barkey ME, Mesa C, Sanniti K, Rosen CL, authors. Making polysomnography more "child friendly:" a family-centered care approach. J Clin Sleep Med. 2005;1:189–98. [PubMed]


text: Channeling Marilyn Monroe on the red carpet or in the pages of an editorial may not be the most original idea, but few actresses have actually had a chance to play the sex symbol on screen. Michelle Williams, who hasn't played a sex pot since her days as Jen Lindley on Dawson's Creek, plays the superstar in My Week With Marilyn. The film, which hits theaters on November 4th, chronicles a week in London during which Monroe was filming The Prince and the Showgirl with Laurence Olivier and having a love affair with his assistant. Click through to watch the trailer—we're impressed!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Ed Westwick Reveals Shocking 'Gossip Girl' Wedding Spoiler
Blair's wedding to Prince Louis is right around the corner but will she walk down the aisle? Will she lose the baby? Chuck reveals the answers you've been waiting for!
With so many questions surrounding Blair Waldorf's [Leighton Meester] upcoming Gossip Girl nuptials, you can imagine how thrilled we were to run into Ed Westwick — who plays Chuck Bass –at the NYC premiere of War Horse on Dec. 4! HollywoodLife.com cut right to the chase and asked Ed the question we've all been dying to know — will Chuck attend Blair's wedding?
"Yes, I'll be there!" Ed told us.
Woohoo! This means he'll be there to confuse Blair's wavering feelings and maybe he'll stop the wedding all together! But when we asked him if Blair will lose the baby on the next episode, he coyly replied: "You'll have to wait and see!"
We told you that Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg told us that Chuck and Blair will "always have a love affair."
Do you think they'll end up together?
— Chloe Melas
More 'Gossip Girl' News


text:
This Saturday, October 27, the Grey Lodge (6235 Frankford Avenue) will present The Hardy-Har-Harvest, a free show featuring stand-up from James Hesky, John Kensil, Benny Michaels, Erin Mulville, and Nicole Yates. The show will also highlight a selection of seasonal beers for purchase. In the spirit of the show, we thought we'd ask the comedians to tell us a little bit about their favorite seasonal (adult) beverages. Here's what they had to say:
Erin Mulville: Fall is the best time to get a beer at the Grey Lodge. My favorite seasonal beer is Dogfish Head Punkin Ale. It's delicious and reminds me of my best friends, who gave it out as favors at their Halloween wedding. Also, like Darryl Charles, I'm excited by the creation of Pinnacle Pumpkin Pie vodka.
Benny Michaels: I got into Victory Summer Love this past year. I've always been fond of Victory and drinking their seasonal beer during my favorite time of the year was badder and deffer than old school LL. Especially when I didn't have to pay for it. Wish I had put some aside for the winter but I lack self-control.
John Kensil: I always liked Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale. This past weekend, I was in Chicago for an appearance and my cousin bought a six-pack of it. (We have a family tradition of finishing a six-pack then going up to our hotel roof and throwing fluorescent light bulbs down at morons on the street and pretending to be the Greek god Zeus nailing them with lightning bolts.) But this weekend the Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale tasted really thick and filling (like syrup and air fresheners mixed together) so I went out and had a local brew at the Half Acre Beer Company called Daisy Cutter Pale Ale. It was really good. Oh, and today I had a Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale on Tap at Smegma's Bar and it was really good. I guess the six I had was earlier was skunky.
James Hesky: I definitely like Fall beers as well. Flying Fish Octoberfish is one of my favorites, plus there are a lot of great pumpkin beers. I also like Winter beers, but I don't know if that's because I prefer hoppy beers or because I always feel like it's more socially acceptable to just sit at home and get drunk when it's cold outside.
Nicole Yates: I'm a huge beer fan, no doubt. I look forward to the Dogfish Punkin Ale as well and, frankly, I wish they made more of it so I could try and hoard some for the coming colder weather. Pyramid Brewing, out of Northern California, has a nice Oktoberfest (I wish they could sell their wares here in PA, I think they are still dealing with our wacky liquor laws) too. There is just something about hoppy beers that are like the grownup version of comfort food and then when you add in the lovely aromas of caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, it's like a drunken trip down holiday lane (without the DUI conviction).
by Aaron Hertzog


text: Find this wine Find this wine Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Pin It Tweet 6 years ago by Brian from breckenridge More posts Delicious, deep, plum, spicy, well-balanced Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, drank at vinology 3 years ago by Tmfwatt Rodney Strong Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Sonoma County 2012 Great Pinot - very tasty! 4 years ago by Stevegiese River Road Family Vineyards And Winery Russian River Valley Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2013 Excellent especially for the price. 4 years ago by Hood10185 Calling 2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch Bold for a pinot noir. Good berry fruit, long finish. 4 years ago by Teekay55 2010 Mi Sueno Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Okay 4 years ago by J-n W.


text:
Opinion: The Downward Slide in U.S.-India Relations
American Enterprise Institute resident fellow and WSJ.com columnist Sadanand Dhume on the uproar over the arrest of Devyani Khobragade, a mid-ranking Indian diplomat.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... I ... the seven indeed diplomat earlier this month in your has widened into a massive diplomatic spat ... between the two democracies ... with New Delhi even removing barricades in front of the U S embassy there in stripping consular officials ... of diplomatic immunity is this indicative of a broader problem in the relationship ... I've got American Enterprise Institute resident Fellow and the beest dot com columnist ... sudden I'm too may joining me now ... this dispute it so I can ... well I think you know the both sides have been extremely clumsy and childish ... the problem started because the U S arrested ... and Indian amid a mid ranking Indian diplomats in New York ... and proceeded for some reason to strip searched and handcuff which is clearly over the top treatment ... aam for a diplomat ... and this is of course got the Indians in raised and they in turn instead of trying to time things down ... I've decided to escalate ... and so the two countries are in the middle of the scenic quite dramatic tit-for-tat but this is the year that you what is expected in the nineteen seventies ... not a time when ... EDF in the U S face such common threats ... but namely terrorism in Pakistan Afghanistan China North Korea and the rest of its terrible timing is no ... absolutely and you know and and moments like this to me was that they were going to charge ... rent in both capitals ... um somebody in Washington should have recognized that ... a resting this diplomat ... was a really bad idea ... and having her process in the way she was process that we concluded that strip search ... was simply abominable ... aam some of the State Department has seen this ... on on the Indian side issue to recognize that while they have an absolute right to be angry ... aam ... it makes sense to try and ten things down instead of buying fine for oil ... aam on the Fiat ... which is what Dave and ended up doing instead ... we've had this much ballyhooed pivots a show under the Obama administration ... what CVS ever part of that is there any focusing all ... in the State Department or other bureaucracies there the Pentagon ... I'd to form a closer relationships that we can prevent this kind of stuff in the future ... no it isn't very important that the bank ... than in the large part of the off off that David had been has been ... to get India as a fellow democracy ... to ... move some if its focus more to the east ... end in the U S have a very strong common Goldeneye doesn't necessarily wants to put time with China down ... but both countries have an interest in ensuring that China doesn't rise as a hegemonic power ... again when it comes to radical Islam in India as a frontline state ... so it's it's the shared interests that have been moving the country's rapidly closer together over the last fifty years ... and only to be derailed if these temporarily ... by this the specs ... where in the assaults in these national capitals it's a question we seen as ... more and more frequently ... AEI resident Fellow


text:
I have only attended for the last 2 years so can't comment on how long Cutter and Tome have been organising this but in the little way I tried to help them this year I can understand their position that they are trying to arrange a meal for up to 80 people. Many of that 80 would have different choices of menu/cost if it was their call and posible prefer other "quality"restaurants.
Its not posible to get it perfect for everyone but they do a pretty good job, yes there are cheaper/better restaurants but they can't take 80 people nor are they as near to the marina. People are free to attend but simply take their meal on board or at another restaurant but then they miss a major part of the scuttlebutt meet.
I have a thick skin and I believe Tome & Cutter have developed one as well as it can be pretty demoralising to organise such a great event and get a number of shall we say less than constructive PM's before the event and the odd critical posting especially as they finally have the financial burden of making up any financial shortfall when a few may forget to pay for that additional bottle of wine they ordered.
In the light of a few pre-event postings I have invited comments and PM's and todate I am under the impression that everyone thought it a great event, reasonable value for money and if I could have arranged 1 plate of chips we would have a 100% satisfaction survey.
Credit where credit is due Cutter & Tome do a good job and I am sure if you could find a better option they would be happy to consider it for next year.


text:
Competition Swimming Pool Heat Pump Spare Parts
Despite Competition heat pumps ceasing to trade several years ago, we are still able to supply some Competition spare parts - while stocks last !
When they are gone, they are gone !
|Competition RA Series
|Competition RA Series
|Competition CA Series
Competition User Manual and Wiring Diagrams
See below for the most common Competition swimming pool heat pump spare parts
please contact us if your part is not listed:-


text:
Projects from Peru and Lao Share the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Sasakawa 2008 Prize – for Bringing Renewable Energy to Remote Communities.
Posted on Sustainabilitank.info on June 4th, 2008
by Pincas Jawetz (email@example.com)
UNEP Announces Winners of 2008 Sasakawa Prize – Bringing Renewable Energy to Remote Communities: Projects from Peru and Lao PDR Share Prestigious Environment Award.
NAIROBI/WELLINGTON, 4 June 2008 – Two projects bringing renewable energy to
villages in Peru and the Lao People's Democratic Republic have been awarded
the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Sasakawa Prize for 2008.
The two winning projects are Sunlabob Rural Energy Ltd (Lao PDR) and
Practical Action (Peru). Both projects are bringing clean power – solar
and hydro – to remote rural communities that do not have access to grid
electricity, on the eastern slopes of the Andes and in the farthest-flung
regions of the Lao PDR.
The UNEP Sasakawa Prize, worth $200,000, is awarded yearly to individuals
or institutions which have made a substantial contribution to the
protection and management of the environment. The winners, who will each
receive $100,000, were chosen by a five-member jury from a shortlist of six
projects at a meeting in Tokyo.
The Prize acts as an incentive for grassroots environmental efforts that
are sustainable and replicable. It recognizes extraordinary initiatives
from around the world that make use of innovation and groundbreaking
research and ideas and empower people at the local level.
This year's theme for the award was "Moving towards a low carbon economy",
the theme of World Environment Day 2008. The shortlist included four other
outstanding projects bringing clean energy to thousands of people, from
families in the Philippines to rural households in south India and prisons
in Rwanda.
Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director,
said: "Addressing the monumental energy challenge of the 21st century
involves practical projects at ground level that bring tangible changes to
the way people live. Sunlabob and Practical Action are showing tremendous
leadership in bringing clean energy to remote communities in Peru and the
Lao PDR, and in doing so they are setting further examples of the energy
alternatives available to the developing but also the developed world."
The Winners
Sunlabob Rural Energy Ltd., set up in 2001, is bringing energy to remote
rural communities in the Lao PDR, a country where just 48 per cent of the
population has access to grid electricity, mostly in cities and town.
Through Sunlabob, over 1,800 solar-home-systems (SHS) and 500 solar
lanterns are being rented to families in 73 different villages across the
In an area where most people rely on highly polluting kerosene lamps, the
initiative rents out solar lighting at a lower price than kerosene,
providing families with a real incentive to switch to the cleaner energy.
The cheapest solar systems costs 35,000 kip per month ($3.80) to rent,
while households typically spend 36,000 to 60,000 kip per month ($4 to
$6.60) on kerosene for lighting. As well as being far less sustainable
than solar energy, kerosene lamps can be dangerous, causing burns, starting
fires and polluting the air indoors.
The equipment is rented through Village Energy Committees (VEC) selected by
the whole community; this puts the community in control of setting prices,
collecting rents and performing basic maintenance.
The potential for growth in the use of solar PV in the Lao PDR is huge.
Sunlabob is installing systems at a rate of 500 per year, and a new
investment this year will allow it to scale up to 2,500 systems per year,
and 5,000 per year after that.
The project is also highly replicable. Sunlabob is already starting work
in Cambodia and Indonesia, and is exploring possibilities with interested
potential partners in Bhutan, East Timor, Eastern Africa and Latin America.
(See www.sunlabob.com/en/news-2008/ind…, for more information.)
Practical Action, founded in 1966, is working in Peru's eastern Andes where
68 per cent of the population – around 5 million people – do not have
access to electricity. The project makes use of the region's vast
potential for hydroelectricity: to date, 47 micro-hydro schemes have been
installed in the area through Practical Action, bringing clean power to
about 30,000 people.
Through this project, Practical Action is also boosting local industry, as
most of the turbines are manufactured by small companies in Peru to
Practical Action designs – with each company making three or four turbines
a year. Practical Action says it sees local manufacture as a key step
towards widespread use of renewable energy.
The electricity supply is boosting the development of the remote
communities. Previously, people moved away to start businesses in places
where the infrastructure was better, but the electricity from the
micro-hydro schemes has brought them back. Some villages have doubled in
size, with people returning and others starting or expanding businesses
including restaurants, bakeries, furniture makers, welders and internet
cafes. (See www.itdg.org.pe/, for more information.)
The UNEP Sasakawa Prize was originally created in 1982 by the late Ryoichi Sasakawa.
The Prize wasre-launched in its current format in 2005, and is currently chaired by Mr.
Sasakawa's son, Yohei Sasakawa of Japan's Nippon Foundation.
The five members of the 2008 UNEP Sasakawa Prize jury are UNEP Executive
Director Achim Steiner, Nippon Foundation Chairman Yohei Sasakawa, 2004
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Wangari Maathai, 1995 Nobel Chemistry
Prize Laureate Professor Mario Molina, and Ms Wakako Hironaka, Member of
Japan's House of Councillors.
As well as the two winning projects, the 2008 shortlist also included four
other projects bringing renewable energy to remote communities in Africa
and Asia.
The Kigali Institute of Science, Technology and Management has
brought biogas power to six prisons in Rwanda, halving the need for
firewood and improving sanitation for 30,000 prisoners.
The AlternativeIndigenous Development Foundation is installing hydro-powered water pumps
for poor communities in the Philippines.
The Mwanza Rural Housing Programme is training villagers in northern Tanzania to make high-quality
bricks from local clay, fired with agricultural residues rather than wood.
And SKG Sangha has set up a biogas programme in southern India to replace
fuelwood with biogas for cooking in rural households, and also to increase
household income by making a saleable fertilizer from biogas residue and
other unmanaged agricultural organic waste.
For more information, please visit the UNEP Sasakawa Prize website at:
www.unep.org or e-mail: sasakawaprize at unep.org
To find out more about World Environment Day, go to:
Nick Nuttall, Spokesperson/Head of Media, UNEP on Tel: +41-79-596-5737,
E-mail: nick.nuttall at unep.org
Or Anne-France White, Associate Information Officer, at tel:
+254-20-762-3088, Mobile: +254-728-600-494, or e-mail:
anne-france.white at unep.org.
Jim Sniffen
Information Officer
UN Environment Programme
New York
tel: +1-212-963-8094/8210
info at nyo.unep.org


text:
|System: PC, Xbox 360, PS3
|Dev: People Can Fly
|Pub: Electronic Arts
|Release: February 22, 2011
|Players: 1
|Screen Resolution: 480p-1080p
Once you find the weapon set that really satisfies you is when you'll need to invest all the skill points you've accumulated to make these already capable weapons even more insanely powerful. Outside of upgrading each gun's clip size, buying ammo, and unlocking and upgrading the secondary fire, you can also unlock your Leash's Thumper move that can toss a handful of bad guys into the air for a little target practice. I feel this part of the game could've used a little more thought since you're limited to a few things that can be bought instead of purchasing several different abilities and special weapon secondary fires, but that could always make its way into a possible sequel.
Outside of bulky space marines and gruff dialogue, Epic Games is known for being adept at throwing amazing set pieces and even more amazing boss encounters at you. It's in this regard that Bulletstorm doesn't disappoint. For every forgettable arena fight or hallway encounter, there's a far more memorable train chase, fall down a collapsing dam, or a nonchalant walk down the side of a building, high above a believable futuristic metropolis. It might not have Gears of War's deep budget or high level of polish, but it more than makes up for it by giving you a bunch of locations and missions you haven't yet experienced and won't soon forget.
There's a lot to love about Bulletstorm; it's funny and clever, doesn't take its implausible plot too seriously, and has some of the best weapons you'll ever have the pleasure of using. If you're a fan of shooters, enjoy showing off your mad skills to all your friends or are simply looking for a different type of shooter game in a genre filled with an excess of 'modern warfare' clones than Bulletstorm is waiting for you to give it a try.
Adam Dodd
CCC Freelance Writer
Game Features:


text:
Welcome to the latest installment of things that are just baffling me as of late...
* Last year, I had one wiry, black, pipe cleaner hair on my chin. This downhill slide to thirty has caused me to sprout two more. What is that all about? About every three weeks, I have to wrestle with the tweezers to pull them out. My chin must be very hospitable because those suckers do not want to come out without a fight. I feel like I am trying to pry open the jaws of an alligator to get those pipe cleaners out. It's weird and gross and makes me feel manly. At this rate, by the time I'm 40, I will have a beard like a billy goat.
* I went to a "Pure Romance" party last weekend. If you've never been to one of these, the sheer embarrassment of hearing a grown woman talk about about sprinkling edible glitter down to her cookie (her words) will nearly do you in. Looking at the products online and the subsequent google searches for what in the world and where in the world one uses these things were enough to make me call a friend or two and beg them to erase my computer history if I died suddenly. The laughs from that party could potentially make me discontinue my antidepressants! O.M. Golly Wolly. But seriously, who in their grown up life calls their lady bits "cookie"? Or lady bits for that matter. Sheesh.
* Why do my children, after a whole day of playing ONLY inside, still leave a whole layer of sediment in the bottom of the bathtub after they get out? I'm going out on a limb here and claiming that my children spontaneously generate dirt.
* This one is really freaking me out. This happened to our soap overnight...
N to the ASTY. I am not always the most organized person around, but my house is clean (enough). Thus, I was horrified when I saw this 99% pure bar of suds covered in penicillin. I can not for the life of me figure out how soap molds. I thought that since it is soap that it should be self cleaning. At least that is what I tell myself when I wash my face with it after cleaning my kids butts.
* Why does it always happen that right before we are getting ready to have family portraits made (this weekend) I get a major breakout? I even planned on getting a head shot to put on my business cards before some upcoming conferences (cause I must think I'm a realtor or something) and I have sprouted a red, gross, ginormous third eyeball of a zit right between my eyes. It blame it on the moldy butt soap.
* And finally...Why is shaving cream so fun?
Like what you read? Join us on Facebook!


text:
Utah Fraud Investigation Expert Witnesses
Utah Business, Financial & Marketing Expert Witness Listings
You may limit your search for Fraud Investigation expert witnesses to a specific area by selecting a state from the drop down box.
Expert Witnesses
List Your Qualifications by Clicking Here
Featured Experts
Forensic investigator and expert witness, Steve R. Lee, has been a driving force in winning billions of dollars of settlements, recoveries and savings for his clients. Widely recognized for his expertise in white collar crime, various species of fraud,... Learn More ›
Expert witness testimony in complex litigation involving business, real estate, personal injury, marital dissolution, liability issues, damage analysis of lost profits, unjust enrichment, reasonable royalties and lost earnings, valuations, and fraud investigation.... Learn More ›
Danny F. Dukes and Associates, LLC is a forensic accounting firm that specializes in expert witness, business valuations and litigation support services. Our goal is to remove reasonable doubt whether it is a jury, judge or just a client that needs to... Learn More ›
Mr. Pakter has 40 years of experience in accounting and forensic accounting, business economics and investigations in numerous industries and diverse engagements, including more than 20 years of experience in economic damages and business valuations.... Learn More ›
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Consolidated Consultants (CCc) continues to deliver high quality expert witness and medical expert witness referrals nationwide since 1995. CCc is the only referral service where you can view the full,...
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: For over 20 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation's top law firms, insurance agencies, government entities and many other industries with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts...
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Michael F. Richards has over 34 years of banking experience as a President, Work-out Specialist, Loan Officer, Organizer, and Director. He provides consulting and expert witness testimony for bank related...
Fraud Investigation Expert Witnesses by State
All States, Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming


text:
Upon leaving their homes and families, there was a common sentiment among Palestinian immigrants that they would one day return. Considering the tumultuous circumstances at home that never seemed to abate, it's understandable that few ever did.
Interestingly, Chile was not as foreign as they might have imagined. To be sure, there were pronounced differences in language, food and religion. However, there were more than a few similarities.
The equatorial climate was ideal for growing many of the same fruits and vegetables common to the Middle East. Although the most famous story to make its way back to Palestine during the late 1800s was the myth of three men named Jorge who made a fortune as merchants, many other Palestinian immigrants in Chile settled in as farmers.
Before Palestinians crossed the Andes Mountains into Chile, 800 years of Arab influence in Spain had already made its way to Chile with the arrival of Andalucían immigrants. Literally dozens of Arab words were tweaked to fit the Spanish language, such as ojalá, which translates as "God willing." Even the traditional Chilean folk dance, called the Cueca, is of Andalucían-Arab origin.
When it came to the church, however, that is where similarities to home ended. Chile's constitution officially recognized only the Roman Catholic Church and until a new constitution was written in 1925 separating church and state, any religion other than Roman Catholic had to practice its faith behind closed doors, or at least out of plain sight.
In the capitol of Santiago, Patronato was the commercial hub and neighborhood of the country's largest Palestinian community. Naturally, Patronato was pegged as the site for the first Orthodox cathedral.
Saint George's Cathedral was inaugurated in 1917, six years before the 1925 constitution was passed into law, and so the church had to be concealed. To solve this problem the cathedral was built off the street, tucked in by buildings on both sides, a condition in which Chile's longest-standing and most famous Orthodox Church can still be found today.
Tags: Orthodox Farming/Agriculture Palestinians Arabs Church
In the July 2011 issue of ONE, São Paulo based journalist Fidel Madeira reported on the Melkite Greek Catholics who have called São Paulo home for the past 100 years:
"In the Middle East, it is common for parishes to have on file the names and details of all the families in the area. Having those archives in hand helps our work. In São Paulo, on the other hand, people move around frequently," says the priest. "And just the city alone is a world unto itself. Its vastness makes it hard for someone who does not live close to us to attend church regularly. But thankfully, they come to us on important occasions, such as weddings, baptisms and funerals."
"By the grace of God, we manage to find ways to preserve our traditions," adds Archbishop Fares. "But there is still much more to be done. For instance, I am trying to translate, in a more comprehensive way, our liturgy into Portuguese and bring awareness to the richness and beauty of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church.
"I have become acquainted with a new reality when moving to Brazil and now recognize the plurality of the Catholic Church," continues the archbishop. "All the natural beauty — the endless forests, waterfalls with crystalline water — that I was hoping to find, I did find after all: in the hearts of the Brazilian people."
For more, read Paradise in Brazil.
Tags: Middle East Cultural Identity Melkite Greek Catholic Church Arabs


text:
Catholic wins $1,000 grant
Pictured on the left
Shawn Taylor of Logan Lanes with Carroll Catholic Principal David
Send a link to a friend
[June 04, 2014]
Catholic School was the recipient of a $1,000 grant through the
Bowling to Schools program.
The Bowling to Schools program provides for students
to bowl free throughout summer break. Carroll School will use this
grant to help cover costs of playground equipment to be installed
this summer.
Carroll principal, David Welch, would like to
acknowledge Shawn Taylor, owner of Logan Lanes, for his assistance
in securing this grant.
[Text received; CARROLL CATHOLIC SCHOOL]
Recent articles
Back to top


text:
Be the first to know what's coming up for sale in the Boise Idaho real estate market with our New Property Listing Alerts!
Just tell us what you're looking for and we'll email a daily update of all homes listed for sale since your last update. You can unsubscribe at any time.Get Notifications
Our office is located at:
1099 S Wells St. Suite 200
Meridian, ID, 83642
(208) 859-7060
(208) 323-8081


text:
By Zechariah Manyok Biar
January 8, 2013 - The killing of Isaiah Abraham and the anger it generated in Dinka Bor Community has made some people wonder whether Dinka Bor now see Dinka Bahr el Ghazal as their enemies. Ateny Wek Ateny of Northern Bahr el Ghazal who gave a speech on behalf of opinion writers on January 4, 2013 during the memorial service for Late Isaiah Abraham organized by opinion writers said this: "The killing of Isaiah has driven wedges amongst communities; the government was made to shy and bite its tongue in disgrace, for the fact that it has failed to protect writers; the forces of darkness might have clearly celebrated that the Dinka Communities would be dividing along clans Bor vs Dinka Bhar El Ghazal. The detractors treat government to be synonymous with Bhar El Ghazal as a region. However, for us as opinion writers in South Sudan, this equation is wrong. Our communities command a very brilliant understanding of what is meant of a government."
This is a very important point to look into. In fact, Ateny was not the first to say this. In my article entitled, "Who killed Isaiah Abraham?" published by Sudan Tribune on December 5, 2012, a day Isaiah Abraham is believed to have been killed early in the morning, I wrote: "When I visited Isaiah father's house today, I saw the anger I have never seen from our people. This means that damage has been done to our loyalty to the system. Whoever did the killing has succeeded in causing suspicions among our people."
Both my point and Ateny's point do not mean that Dinka Bor and Dinka Bahr el Ghazal have now become enemies because of the killing of Isaiah. What we are saying is that the killing of Isaiah has caused the loss of trust between the two major Dinka regions. Ateny was even more to the point when he said: "Whilst the killing of Isaiah by unknown gunmen has landed South Sudan in the abyss of mistrust amongst South Sudanese and their government, his assassins are made to rethink their strategies."
What I called a "suspicions among our people" is the lack of trust or mistrust caused by the killing of Isaiah Abraham. What looks like an enmity between Dinka Bor and Dinka Bahr el Ghazal is not enmity but the loss of generalized trust. I have observed that the loss of generalized trust leads to the loss of particularized trust. Bor members who have very closed friends from Bahr el Ghazal, for example, now do not confide in them because they do not know who is associated with the system and who is not.
As a reminder, I would bring it to the attention of brother Ateny that the system is often associated with the region or the community the President comes from. It was true when Dr. John Garang was the leader of SPLM/A. He was often associated with Bor Community whenever something bad had happened, but not when he had done good things.
If the above is what we believe, then it means that the loss of trust in the Government means the loss of trust in the community the President comes from. This is not a good way of looking at things but it is a reality we have in South Sudan. We will, however, work hard to change it so that individuals are held responsible for their crimes, not the community they come from. Even failing leaders must be held accountable as individuals, not as part of a community.
Even though it is a practice in South Sudan to associate leaders with their communities, it would not be true to think that people from Bor would consider the people from Bahr el Ghazal as their enemies.
The way that things are done in Bor is that we study the situation first before arriving at a long term decision. That is why we are known for "wait-a-minute" behavior. The decision that most of us have now arrived at is that we do not trust the President and his associates, the organized forces and the National Security at the generalized sense of the word. It is only the army that most of us still trust as the protector of the people. Yet, we still trust individuals within the organized forces and the National Security.
When Isaiah was killed, it took us some days before deciding that the above mentioned institutions are not trustworthy. I wrote this on December 5, 2012 in an attempt to prevent the above situation: "It would be very important for our Government to find the killers to know exactly why they killed Isaiah so that we are convinced that the killing was not politically motivated. Otherwise, the anger I am now seeing will remain in us for a long time."
The Government did not understand my point until after many people in Bor and other communities concluded that some elements in the Government might be responsible for the killing of Isaiah and, therefore, should not be trusted. It will now be difficult to convince most of us on the sincerity of the Government in dealing with the situation until we see concrete evidences.
People from Bor are often seen as unforgiving, but that is not true. We treat different situations differently. What we hate mostly are the politically-motivated killings and the terrorist-like killings. The killing of Isaiah fits both.
When we in Bor find out that anybody or any community practices the above killings, we distance ourselves from such a person or a community for long time until we see changes in them. To prove this, take your time to study what types of killings are common in Bor. Study also the incidents of killings people talk about in contempt in Bor and the community fighting which takes a long time to be solved. You will find what I am saying above.
Having said the above, people from Bahr el Ghazal are known. They do not come from the same community. There would be no reason to generalize them. We know very well that most of the communities from Bahr el Ghazal, including many people from Warrap State where the President comes from, are against the killing of Isaiah Abraham. Why then should anybody generalize them as enemies of Bor people?
Besides, we in Bor have not yet concluded that the Government was directly responsible for the killing of Isaiah Abraham. What we are not happy with is that it looks like the Government was first trying, until pressured to act otherwise, to cover up something when some elements within it threatened or even attempted to kill additional writers. Yet, we still treat the problem as a Government problem not Bahr el Ghazal problem.
Even though we know the people who attempted to kill some of us in December, 2012, we still believe that they were sent by some people in authority. It might not necessarily be the President. It might be people who think the hand that feeds them would lose power because of our writings, not knowing that our writings would help that hand retain power for long time.
Despite the fear expressed by some people that Bor would now regard their brothers and sisters from Bahr el Ghazal as enemies, I should say the opposite is true. The reality is that most of us are still waiting to know who was behind the killing of Isaiah Abraham and the attempted killing of some of us. We will take these people as individuals, not as Dinka Bahr el Ghazal or any other community they come from.
I should conclude here that Dinka Bor will never see brothers and sisters from Dinka Bahr el Ghazal as enemies even though the level of trust now damaged will take a very long time to rebuild.
Zechariah Manyok Biar can be reached at email@example.com


text:
Videos | August 15, 2006
Rover Flight Director Report
Transcript:Good afternoon my name is Joel Signorelli and this is the flight director's report for the 11th of August. The past week was winter solstice on Mars, which means it was the shortest day of the Martian year. It also corresponds with the middle of the Martian winter. Now, we've had a couple pretty big milestones over the last few weeks on both vehicles, where both vehicles have survived on the Martian surface for 900 sols. A sol is a Martian day and it's about 24 hours and 40 minutes on Earth. So, the original requirement was for the vehicles to last around 90 sols on the surface and here we are at 900, its bests its lifetime requirement over ten times. For Opportunity, it's sol 906. Opportunity has been perched on the rim of "Beagle Crater" for the last eight sols. Now Beagle Crater is a fairly small crater, about 35 meters in diameter. Opportunity was using its pan cam and mini-TES to take images of the crater itself and the surrounding area. Opportunity also used its Rock Abrasion Tool or Rat for the first time in 200 sols. The purpose of the Rat is to grind into a rock to expose the interior of the rock so that the IDD, or robot arm, can come down, place instruments on that surface and help scientist determine the composition of the rock. On Spirit, it's sol 926. Spirit is still slugging away on its winter science campaign and it's finished almost all of its "McMurdo" pan of the surrounding area. It's now doing touch up images of small areas and imaging the rover deck so we can get a complete image of the whole area. Then everyday it's also doing mini-TES imaging of the atmosphere. A couple sols ago it did a sunset observations to help determine the amount of dust in the Martian atmosphere at winter solstice. That's it for today. My name is Joel Signorelli and that's what's been happening on Mars.


text:
Minnesota deer harvest increases 16 percent over last year
ST. PAUL-Minnesota firearms hunters registered 161,057 deer through the third weekend of deer season, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
Preliminary results through the third weekend show that the number of deer registered was up 16 percent from 2016. Of the deer harvested, 53 percent were bucks, compared to 63 percent during the same period in 2016.
In northeastern Minnesota, called Zone 1, total firearms harvest was up 36 percent. In Zone 2, which covers most of the west and central part of the state and runs from Canada to Iowa, harvest was up 10 percent and in Zone 3, in southeastern Minnesota, the take was down 5 percent.
DNR officials said good weather conditions probably helped in the harvest.
Based upon the number of antlerless permits available and the number of permit areas that allow multiple deer to be taken, the DNR is projecting the 2017 total deer harvest to be around 200,000. The 2016 total harvest was 173,213 and to date firearms and archery hunters have harvested about 180,000 deer this year.
In much of Minnesota, the firearms deer season ended Nov. 12, and the northern rifle zone season ended Nov. 19. The late southeast firearms deer season is open through Sunday, Nov. 26. The muzzleloader season begins Saturday, Nov. 25, and continues through Sunday, Dec. 10.
Minn. woman arrested on I-94 stop in ND for $1.37 million in pot
WEST FARGO - A northeast Minnesota woman has been arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than 280 pounds of marijuana, according to the West Fargo Police Department.
On Tuesday morning, Nov. 21, West Fargo police, in a joint effort with the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Stutsman County Sheriff's Office, made a traffic stop on Interstate 94 in West Fargo near the 45th Street exit.
During the traffic stop, a West Fargo police dog indicated that it detected drugs, giving officers probable cause to search the vehicle, police said.
About 286 pounds of marijuana was found in the vehicle and seized, police said. The street value of the marijuana is estimated to be $1,370,000.
Kimberly Norton, 34, was arrested on suspicion of possessing marijuana with intent to deliver and was taken to the Cass County Jail. She is from Askov, a town about 65 southwest of Duluth.
More details emerge in shooting 3-year-old girl by 5-year-old brother
DEER CREEK, Minn. - The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has released additional details regarding an incident in which a 5-year-old boy accidentally shot a 3-year-old girl on Sunday, Nov. 19, in Deer Creek in northwest Minnesota.
The 5-year-old is a brother of the 3-year-old who was shot with a .22-caliber rifle, the sheriff's office said in a news release Tuesday, Nov. 21.
The girl is reported to be in stable condition. The shooting is believed to be accidental at this time, the sheriff's office said.
The rifle involved was hidden at the home and was owned by a parent, the sheriff's office said.
The sheriff's office and Otter Tail County Human Services continue to investigate the shooting.
Western Minn. man charged with starting family's mobile home on fire
FRAZEE, Minn. - A Frazee man has been charged in Becker County District Court in connection with a fire Saturday morning, Nov. 18, at his family's mobile home.
Michael J. Strehlow, 26, faces one count of first-degree arson involving a dwelling.
According to a court complaint filed Tuesday, Nov. 21:
The Becker County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a fire near U.S. Highway 10 and upon arriving at the scene found a mobile home on fire.
The owner told deputies he was sleeping when his wife started yelling the home was on fire and they ran outside.
The man's wife told deputies she was in the kitchen when she saw flames coming from under the bedroom door of her son, Michael Strehlow.
She said she was unable to open the door to the room so she ran to get her husband.
The woman said she then saw her son running from the home, adding that she knew he was angry about something but did not know what.
Michael Strehlow later walked up to a deputy and said he started a fire. A lighter was found in his pocket.
A deputy state fire marshal indicated the fire may have originated near a small closet in a bedroom of the residence and spread to the rest of the home.
Strehlow was arrested and booked into Becker County Jail. A message left for Strehlow's attorney seeking comment was not returned Tuesday.
Woman charged for ramming ex's truck
LITCHFIELD, Minn. - A Litchfield woman faces four felony charges of second-degree assault for allegedly ramming her ex-boyfriend's truck from behind.
Minor injuries were reported to the four occupants of the truck, including two children.
Desirae Margaret Nelson, 21, also is charged with two misdemeanor counts of domestic assault. She made her first appearance Monday, Nov. 20, in Meeker County District Court.
The incident happened was reported around 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of a business on East Frontage Road in Litchfield. According to the criminal complaint, the four occupants were inside their vehicle, which was parked, when it was rammed from behind with enough force to push it approximately 25 feet forward.
The complaint said Nelson told Litchfield police that she was angry with the man, who was a former boyfriend, and had hit his vehicle intentionally with her truck. She then changed her story, claiming she had only intended to drive up near his truck. She also told police she didn't know there were two children in the vehicle, according to the complaint.
Nelson was placed under arrest at that point and brought to the Meeker County Jail. In an interview at the jail, she repeated that she was angry at her ex-boyfriend. She estimated her speed at the time of the crash was around 35 mph, according to the complaint.
At her court appearance Monday, Nelson was released on $50,000 unconditional bail or $25,000 with conditions, including no contact, direct or indirect, with any of the alleged victims.
Her next court appearance is Dec. 4.
Man injured in shooting at Fergus Falls apartment
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. --- A man is in a Fargo hospital after being shot in an early morning incident on Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Police said Tuesday night that the victim had non-life-threatening injuries, while the shooter is not in custody.
The two men apparently were acquainted so police believe there is no danger to the public.
Police would not say why the shooter wasn't arrested, but did say the matter was still under investigation.
Officers were called to the scene about 4 a.m. when a neighbor called in to say there was a disturbance, followed by what they thought was a gunshot, at the apartment building in the 100 block of South Union Avenue.
After investigating, police found the injured man at the Fergus Falls hospital, while the shooter was at the apartment where the shooting took place.


text:
Filmmaker explores the habits of people who live to 100 Read More »
Hanks, Pacino, Streep among honorees Read More »
'Knives Out,' 'Queen & Slim' and 'The Two Popes' Read More »
Balloon biopic not grounded by reality Read More »
Movies for Grownups advocates for the 50-plus audience by fighting ageism in the entertainment industry and encouraging films that resonate with older viewers. With weekly news and reviews, nationwide screenings, and an annual awards event, AARP champions movies for grownups, by grownups. Read
Movies for Grownups Radio provides weekly podcasts of celebrity interviews, entertainment news and more. Listen
Movies for Grownups Awards is a way that AARP honors the films and filmmakers who make the movies we want to see. Read
Saturday, Jan 18, 2020 at 7:00pm
Webster Bank Arena
Bridgeport, CT
Saturday, Feb 29, 2020 at 7:00pm
Webster Bank Arena
Bridgeport, CT
Thursday, Dec 12, 2019 at 9:30am
Plainville Senior Center
Plainville, CT


text:
Builders Learn the Importance of 'Women-Centric' Homes
By Jan Cullinane, May 12, 2014 10:01 AM
Single women are the second-largest group of homeowners after couples, and they purchase almost twice as many homes on a first-time and repeat basis than single men do, reports the National Association of Home Builders.
More women than men live alone, and single women are more likely to own their homes than single men (56 percent compared to 47 percent). Recognizing that in 91 percent of home sales, women are the prime drivers of the transaction, more and more builders are creating "women-centric" homes.
>> Sign up for the AARP Livable Communities Newsletter
Research by Design Basics, a home-plan company based in Omaha, Neb., identifies four features and activities women tend to focus on when buying a home:
STORAGE: If a house has a garage, most people enter and leave their home through it, so it helps to have a garage-entry foyer with storage for shoes, keys, bulk items and papers. (Such an area can also serve as a place where a pet can hang out when home alone.) Since the kitchen is the real center of the home universe, provide storage in the form of kitchen garages (i.e., countertop storage that can be hidden behind a pull-down door when not in use), walk-in pantries with sturdy shelves, and pull-out drawers and racks for organizing (and hiding) stuff. Partitioned drawers in the bedroom bath and customized closets help house items in assigned spots.
ADAPTABILITY: It's been said that houses are often designed as "Peter Pan homes," meaning they're built as though people will never grow up (and old). Women-centric homes built for people 50-plus integrate universal design principles, so the homeowner can age in place. Examples of universal design features include varied counter heights (to accommodate either standing or sitting), comfort-height toilets, rocker switches for turning on lights, wide hallways, at least one entrance without steps, and a first-floor bedroom, bath and laundry room. The most popular number of bedrooms? Turns out it's three, because in addition to a master bedroom and a guest bedroom, women want the flexibility of using a third bedroom for exercising, crafting or as a home office, perhaps for starting a business. (According to research by Babson College, 1 in 10 women between the ages of 55 and 64 plans to work for herself.) Having two master bedroom suites on the first floor provides a homeowner with the option of taking in a similarly aged or older housemate.
RETREAT: A home should be a place for unwinding. Outdoor living areas (such as covered front porches or enclosed courtyards), indoor reading nooks, curbless showers with seats and perhaps an exercise room can help accomplish that goal. Relaxation requires feeling secure, which is why a home security system, good outdoor lighting and an attached garage are important as well.
ENTERTAINING: Spaces for hosting get-togethers are important ingredients in a woman-centric home. Open floor plans that consider the view into the kitchen (so someone working there can be seen but the dirty dishes won't be), a kitchen island or bar that can accommodate having friends over for coffee and outdoor spaces conducive to conversation are women-centric ideas that designers and builders are integrating into house plans.
>> Get travel discounts with your AARP Member Advantages.
"Women-centric" wish lists include that a home be easy to maintain (inside and out), feature high-efficiency windows and appliances, contain heavy-duty insulation, use "green" building materials and systems (provided they're not too expensive) and operate as "zero net" housing that produces as much energy as it consumes.
How the house and the elements inside it are located is also key. For instance, fixtures need to be installed where they are most likely to be used. (e.g. A bathroom or dressing area vanity needs a blow-dryer outlet.) Beyond the home, the larger community's structure, nearby resources, safety and quality are of significant importance.
All square footage isn't created equal, and builders interested in selling to the growing demographic of 50-plus female homeowners get the message. With apologies to Virginia Woolf, today's women don't just want A Room of One's Own, they want A House of One's Own.
Floor plan and elevations courtesy of Canin Associates © 2013 All Rights Reserved
Le arn more about livable homes and communities at AARP.org/livable
Subscribe to the Livable Communities Great Places Blog by email or RSS feed
Follow us on Twitter @LivableCmnty
Also of Interest
- AARP Home Fit Guide
- Slideshow: A House That Can Be A Home for Life
- 6 Creatively Age-Friendly Housing Options
- Slideshow: A Livable Communities Show & Tell
- Fight fraud and ID theft with the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
- Join AARP: Savings, resources and news for your well-being
See the AARP home page for deals, savings tips, trivia and more


text:
As most of us sleep soundly in our beds in Orange County, millions of Israelis are now regularly passing the hours of darkness in fear.
As most of us sleep soundly in our beds in Orange County, millions of Israelis are now regularly passing the hours of darkness in fear.
In the last eight days, hundreds of rockets have been fired at Israel, landing in the south and in the greater Tel Aviv area. In the past year, nearly a thousand rockets have been fired at southern Israel from Gaza. Over the course of the last 12 years, that figure soars to 12,000 rockets and missiles. To put it plainly, Israelis have been living in a state of terror far too long.
While Israel's Iron Dome Defense system, developed with the assistance of the United States, can intercept many missiles, it won't prevent all from hitting their intended targets. As the days progress, hundreds of thousands of Israelis will be listening for the blare of an alarm, signaling the need to take cover in shelters. Sometimes those warnings will only offer 15 seconds to run to safety. Fifteen seconds. In other words, roughly the time it will take you to finish reading this paragraph.
No government should, or would, tolerate a situation where nearly a fifth of its people, more than 1 million, live under a constant threat of fire. As with any other country, Israel has the inalienable right, indeed the obligation, to defend its citizens from attack. Yet, inexplicably, some still question it.
This leads us to pose the following questions:
If Hamas has the best interests of the Palestinian people at heart, why does it engage in terrorism that is only counterproductive to peace?
Why smuggle thousands of rockets and missiles into Gaza, many of them made in Iran, and deliberately place them in civilian homes, schools and hospitals, putting their own residents at risk?
Why, despite total Israeli withdrawal from Gaza seven years ago, does Hamas leadership remain focused on targeting innocent Israelis, instead of building toward a peaceful future for their own citizens?
The answer is simple. Hamas targets Israel because it refuses to accept Israel's right to exist.
It is for this reason that we stand with Israel now more than ever, to support the Israel Defense Force's current operation of targeting the terrorist infrastructure in Gaza while seeking to minimize casualties among noncombatants. We profoundly regret the loss of life and injuries suffered on both sides.
Despite the onslaught of rockets pounding millions of its citizens, Israel has not stopped providing electricity and water to Gaza, as well as medical care for Palestinians who need it. Israel's enemies are not the people of Gaza. Israel's enemies are the terrorists behind the rocket and missile attacks.
We hope and pray that Israel's effort to stop the terror on its citizens will be successful and the world will recognize Israel's right of self defense. When terror is defeated, peace will become possible.
-- Joyce Waschitz is the executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.


text:
TripAdvisor recently put out its lists of the best five beaches in the world and the best five in America. The rankings are based on the quantity and quality of traveler reviews and ratings for beaches gathered over a 12-month period.
Even if you don't have plans to visit one in the immediate future, grab a Mai Tai, kick your feet up and take a look at the amazing photos. They're listed in reverse order, from fifth best to best, first for the world, then the U.S.


text:
Advanced Search |
Search Tips
Fun 'Under the Sea' pack of creatures to make your room an underwater adventure!
This product hasn't received any reviews yet. Be the first to review this product!
Wall Decal Videos
About Us
Shipping & Returns
Wall Decals Blog
Customer Photo Gallery
Upload your Decal Photo
Site Map
Privacy Policy
Terms - Conditions
Reviews - Giveaways
Site Survey
Recommended Paint


text:
Seven Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year
Seven Team Conference Carolinas Championships
Five Conference Carolinas Athletes of the Year
If you are having problems viewing this page, please download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader and install the newest version of the Acrobat plug-in for your browser. This is a free download.
View in Full Screen


text:
G&G Unisex Black Goose Hood
All Items are made to order so can take up to 5 working days to be sent, if needed before this please let us know and we shall let you know if it is possible. Size: S 34/36" M 38/40" L42/44" XL 46/48" 2XL 50/52"" Model is 6ft & wears a XL. Please include your mobile number and email address to ensure you receive regular updates about your order.
Attributes list:
- Condition: New - with tags
- Colour: Black
- Brand: Goose & Gander LTD


text:
Oracle RDBMS Server Articles
A very nice licensing change in 19c: you can now have up to three PDBs in a Standard Edition Multitenant database.
A Foolproof Query Execution plan with incorrect statistics
Just how effective is Hybrid Columnar Compression? This test shows that HCC is impressive, but that thought needs to be put into choice of compression algorithm.
Comparing database 12cR1 release 184.108.40.206 to 12cR2 release 188.8.131.52.3, I see these new parameters:
Move a table without locks and without breaking indexes. That's pretty cool.
Indexes may improve the performance of SELECT statements, but what about DML? This simple demo shows how bad they can be.
I first came across partitioning with release 7, when it didn't exist. Like many DBAs, I simulated it by writing a lot of application code. You can still do this – and you may have to if you haven't bought Enterprise Edition plus the partitioning option. Here's another way to do it, with partitioned views.
The cost based optimizer makes decisions that can be hard to understand. One of the hardest may be why it chooses indexed or scan access paths: a burning question for many DBAs.
Hi All,
I would like to share something about ORACLE_SID registry parameter.
I had a chance to restore (RMAN) a database on a new Windows server. The restoration/recovery was completed and there was no issue in logging to the database from the server.
The only thing I had to do was to set the ORACLE_SID variable everytime using the statement "set ORACLE_SID=abcd". I will encounter the error "ORA-12560: TNS:protocol adapter error".
Proxy authentication has been around since release 9i, but it isn't widely used. It can be a very useful facility for giving certain users access to high privileges without having to give them any direct grants or roles, and avoids many of the problems of using shared accounts. It is of course fully audited.


text:
You don't have any saved vehicles!
Look for this link on your favorites:
Once you've saved some vehicles, you can view them here at any time.
AWD, ABS brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Front dual zone A/C, Heated door mirrors, Heated front seats, Illuminated entry, Low tire pressure warning, Remote keyless entry, Traction control. Magnetic Black 2017 Nissan Rogue SV AWD AWD CVT with Xtronic 2.5L I4 DOHC 16V
Odometer is 16570 miles below market average! 25/32 City/Highway MPG
* 2017 KBB.com 10 Best SUVs Under $25,000
We know trust isn't built overnight. For over 25 years, we've placed a premium on doing things the right way. That means fitting the customer to the car in a truthful manner, providing the customer with multiple pricing options and being honest to help best guide our customers. Whether you are shopping for a new INFINITI or a used automobile, all things considered, we will be upfront and provide you with a bevy of purchasing options. Rather than solely the option that works best for us.
Prices do not include additional fees and costs of closing, including government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer documentation fees, any emissions testing fees or other fees. All prices, specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Contact dealer for most current information
*These estimates reflect new EPA methods beginning with 2008 models. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition. Mileage estimates may be derived from previous year model.
**With approved credit. Terms may vary. Monthly payments are only estimates derived from the vehicle price with a 72 month term, 5.9% interest and 20% downpayment.
**Lease payments calculated based off of a 39 month lease with 10,000 miles per year,10% of the MSRP is down payment. No security deposit required, with approved credit. Extra charges may apply at lease termination. Plus first month's payment, $700.00 bank fee, $179.81 electronic title, tax, and state fees with approved credit through INFINITI Financial Services. See dealer for complete details. Expires at month end.
The perfect INFINITI is waiting for you at Berman INFINITI of Niles. Whether you're looking for New, Used, or Certified INFINITI vehicles, we're sure you'll find the car or SUV of your choice at Berman INFINITI of Niles. Come browse our terrific selection of inventory and take advantage of our lease options, new vehicle specials, and financing options from our financing experts to assist you in choosing the best option that suits your needs. Our goal is to exceed your expectations during your visit and ensure your purchase experience is as smooth and hassle-free as possible. Don't wait any longer. Visit Berman INFINITI Niles today!
*Number of views in last 30 days
† Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
You don't have any saved vehicles!
Look for this link on your favorites:
Once you've saved some vehicles, you can view them here at any time.
5757 W Touhy Ave • Niles, IL 60714Get Directions
Open Today! Sales: 9am-9pm
Open Today! Service: 7am-7pm
Open Today! Parts: 7am-7pm
Phone: 773-828-4046http://maps.google.com/?q=5757%20W%20Touhy%20Ave%2C%20Illinois%2C%20Niles%2C%20IL%2060714


text:
Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital has an opening for a Board Eligible/ Board certified Trauma Critical Care Surgeon to join its Trauma program and provide coverage of the trauma service and surgical critical care department.
Geisinger Holy Spirit –offers comprehensive, high-quality health care services in many convenient locations throughout a five-county region. Geisinger Health, a physician-led system is comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 14 hospital campuses, two research centers and a 510,000-member health plan, all of which leverage an estimated $8.9 billion positive impact on the Pennsylvania economy
Living in Harrisburg/ Camp Hill Pennsylvania
For more information, visit geisinger.org/careers or contact:
Sarah Lipka, Talent Management Consultant,Geisinger
570-271-5406 or firstname.lastname@example.com
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
GEISINGER HOLY SPIRIT is a strong and growing healthcare provider serving south-central Pennsylvania. Geisinger Holy Spirit includes its flagship Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, a 311-bed Joint Commission accredited acute care facility located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Holy Spirit employs more than 2,600 people and has more than 500 physicians and advanced practitioners on its hospital medical staff. Sponsored by the Sisters of Christian Charity, Geisinger Holy Spirit delivers patient-centered care guided by Catholic values and the Ethical and Religious Directives of Healthcare. Geisinger Holy Spirit provides a comprehensive array of both inpatient and outpatient services across the continuum of care, including acute care, home health, emergency medical services, physician practices, and a host of outpatient facilities located throughout south-central Pennsylvania.
ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.
© PA Orthopaedic Society510 North Third StreetHarrisburg, PA 17101 p: 717-909-8901 | f: 717-909-8906


text:
Coaxial Freeview PAL RF Male Cable Custom size 2m
Availability: In Stock
Coaxial Freeview PAL RF Male Cable Custom size 2m
Freeview PAl RF UHF TV Coax Aerial cable Male - Male 2m
Coaxial Freeview PAL RF UHF TV cable Male - Male Custom Length & Tested
This listing is for 1x Female to Female F type connector high quality coaxial cable for patching or joining 2x ends of male f cable.
Our cable is absolutely top quality, probably the best quality cable available online in New Zealand. We have it custom made for us.
Our F Type connector plugs are also top quality, using industry standard sky tv specified compression style plugs, eliminates any moisture issues later on, there will absolutely no issues with this top quality, custom made and tested cable.
Cable Specs
RG6 Dual Shield Coax Cable
Gel filled outer stops moisture ingress.
High quality RG6 Coax.
Ideal for satellite and terrestrial use.
1.02CCS + 4.6 Foam PE + AL Foil + AL Braid 60% +GEL+ 6.91PVC(UL).
Dual Screen, bonded AL foil + 60% AL braid.
Write a reviewYour Name:
Your Review: Note: HTML is not translated!
Rating: Bad Good
Enter the code in the box below:


text:
Rooney open to PSG move
Wayne Rooney has moved a step closer to a long-anticipated transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, with his exit potentially opening the way for Robert Lewandowski to move to Old Trafford, according to a source at Manchester United.
The French club have started dialogue with Rooney's representatives, and the forward is understood to now be open to the idea.
PSG actually made contact with United as far back as February over a possible transfer, upon learning that the Old Trafford club had made the decision to sell the forward for the right price.
Negotiations have continued since then intermittently, explaining much of the unrest that has characterised Rooney's inconsistent campaign going back to the March Champions League game against Real Madrid, in which he started on the bench.
For his part, Rooney has not been completely settled at Old Trafford this season. As his relationship with former boss Alex Ferguson worsened, many around the United dressing room noticed he wasn't as content as in recent years.
Although new manager David Moyes has patched things up with Rooney to a relative degree since the forward's spell at boyhood club Everton ended in acrimony, he is understood to be open to the move should personal terms be agreed. Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly prepared to pay Rooney in excess of £250,000 a week.
Rooney's sale may also set a chain of events in store that brings Lewandowski to Old Trafford, with United encouraged by the Pole's representatives that a deal may be possible. A club source has stated that much of the Premier League champions' transfer policy has been dependent on whether the English attacker leaves. If he does, United will attempt to act on their long-standing interest in Lewandowski.
Although the Borussia Dortmund striker's representatives have apparently agreed the principles of a provisional deal with Bayern Munich, they remain open to other high-profile offers.
His current Bundesliga club, meanwhile, would be more willing to sell to anyone other than Bayern after the Bavarian giants' contentious signing of Mario Goetze. Lewandowski is out of contract and can move for free in 2014, but United would look to bring him in before then, thereby trumping Bayern too.
However, Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp is holding onto the idea that Lewandowski will remain with the club.
"There is no topic on Lewandowski's transfer right now," Klopp told the Daily Star. "The rest of the team and I talk and think only about the final right now.
"My conclusion is that Robert is not leaving Borussia. He will play here for the next season. That is why I don't want to even think about which club he may fit better."
Use a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Facebook name, photo & other personal information you make public on Facebook will appear with your comment, and may be used on ESPN's media platforms. Learn more.


text:
Beginning -> Civil War
The Beginning to the Civil War
Women Veterans - Serving Since the Nation Began
Although not officially recognized as members of the armed forces until 1901, the involvement of women in the military dates back to the Revolutionary War. Military service is often interpreted as a synonym for combat or war, and "war" has always been considered a masculine activity. Yet, the characteristics valued in war are traits possessed by members of both sexes: steady nerves, sound judgment, courage, tenacity, patriotism and sacrifice.
Revolutionary War
During the Revolutionary War, women served as nurses, scouts, and messengers. When the men were away fighting, the women effectively defednded the settlements. Mary Hayes McCauly earned her nickname, Molly Pitcher, by carring water and grog to her husband and other American artillery men.
She earned her fame, however, by immediately taking his place firing a cannon after he collapsed during the Battle of Monmouth. Mad Ann Bailey, an expert shot and skilled horsewoman, served as a scout, spy and messenger. Sara Fulton delivered dispatches through enemy lines. Deborah Sampson, disguised as a man, enlisted in the Revolutionary Army. Her identity was protected until injuries rendered her unconscious and near death. The treating doctor discovered her true identity, and she was quietly discharged from the Army.
Civil War
Women served on both sides of the Civil War, mostly as cooks and nurses. Some women became scouts and spies, while at least 400 women disguised themselves as men and fought in battle.
Clara Barton
Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell
Louisa May Alcott
Clara Barton, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell and Louisa May Alcott served on the Union side providing both care and much needed supplies. Committed to healing spirits as well as bodies, Barton extablished the first National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia after the war and went on to found the American Red Cross.
|Sarah Edmonds, in disguise, served as a male nurse, but later became a spy in the Union's secret service. A master of disguise, she was able to pass as a man or woman, as black or white, and crossed Confederate lines on numerous occasions.
|Harriet Tubman was one of the most important Union spies and scouts during the Civil War. She escaped slavery and led over 300 people in their escape from slavery via the system of safe-houses known as the "Underground Railroad"!


text:
I've never read any of Tom Clancy's books. My step father loved them and since I spent most of my high school years locked in battle with my step father (he: Republican, me: not) I just piled Clancy on top of my hate pile. Clancy died yesterday. I liked this part of his obituary in the Times:
Mr. Clancy said none of his success came easily, and he would remind aspiring writers of that when he spoke to them.
"I tell them you learn to write the same way you learn to play golf," he once said. "You do it, and keep doing it until you get it right. A lot of people think something mystical happens to you, that maybe the muse kisses you on the ear. But writing isn't divinely inspired — it's hard work."


text:
Canon PGI-29LGY Light Grey Ink Cartridge
- Colour: Other
- Page Yield: 352 pages
- Consumable Type: Inkjet
- Cost Per Page: 0.1
Your prints will always be charming when you choose the right cartridge for your printer. Don't kiss a frog in a hope that it will be alright, but embrace the best with a genuine Canon PGI-29LGY Light Grey Ink Cartridge. Order your genuine Other Ink Cartridges now from CartridgesDirect to get prompt delivery. CartridgesDirect – we work harder to make your printing easier.
|Need Help with your purchase?
|If you have any questions regarding any of our products or services, please feel free to contact us.
|1300 765 575
|03 9703 255
|Find out more
|Delivery and Shipping Information
|Terms and Conditions


text:
217 members8 Likes
230 members8 Likes
67 members8 Likes
225 members16 Likes
Sandy Elliott has not received any gifts yet
Hi Sandy, I just figured out who you are! When you mentioned Zeus, I said wait! I know a player named that!
Mark from Lobo Club. You might not remember me but Zeus probably will. I was in a few clinics with him (and you I think.)
'opolis 4.0/4.5 clinic
I have the ability to get a small clinic set up at Jackie Cooper's club in Palm Desert. I think we can get about 4 or 5 advanced guys and drill with a pro there. Would you be interested? It would probably be about 30 bucks for 90 minutes. What do you think?
© 2019 Created by Mark / The Mayor. Powered by


text:
T.A. Barron grew up in Colorado ranch country and traveled widely as a Rhodes Scholar. He worked for (and ultimately chaired) the company that imports Swiss Army Knives—and then in 1989 surprised his business partners by changing careers to become a fulltime writer and conservationist. His highly acclaimed work has been translated into 12 languages and garnered the Nautilus Award, given to books that promote a better world, plus many honors from the American Library Association and the International Reading Association. His novels include: The Lost Years of Merlin epic (currently being developed into a feature film); The Great Tree of Avalon (a New York Times best seller series); Merlin's Dragon (a new trilogy); and others including Tree Girl and The Ancient One. He also writes highly acclaimed picture books for young readers, such as High as a Hawk, as well as nonfiction such as The Hero's Trail, packed with true stories of heroic kids from diverse backgrounds.
In 2000, he founded a national award to honor outstanding young people who help the environment: The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes (which he named after his mother) recognizes extraordinary, public spirited young people of all descriptions, in the hope that their examples will inspire others. His documentary film, Dream Big, profiles seven kids who have won the Barron Prize. In addition, he serves on many boards—including Princeton University, where he helped to create the Princeton Environmental Institute; and The Wilderness Society, which recently honored him with its highest national award for conservation work. His favorite pastime is hiking, camping, or skiing in Colorado with his family, which he does at every opportunity.
To explore T.A. Barron's books, articles, and magical maps, or to read his Nature's Voice blogs, visit www.tabarron.com.
Copyright © 1998-2019
National Council of Teachers of English. All rights reserved in all media.
1111 W. Kenyon Road, Urbana, Illinois 61801-1096 Phone: 217-328-3870 or 877-369-6283
Looking for information? Browse our FAQs,
tour our sitemap
and store sitemap,
or contact NCTE
Read our Privacy Policy
Statement and Links Policy.
Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use
Visit us on:
This document was printed from http://www.ncte.org/dayonwriting/testimonials/tabarron.
NCTE - The National Council of Teachers Of English
A Professional Association of Educators in English Studies, Literacy, and Language Arts


text:
Julie Miller
Julie Miller (born 3 January 1956 in Waxahachie, Texas) is a country songwriter, singer, and recording artist currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. Julie Miller has been married to Buddy Miller for 20 years. They sing and play on each other's solo projects and have recorded a duets album on HighTone Records.
Her most popular song is All My Tears, which also featured parts by Emmylou Harris and jazz vocalist Jimmy Scott, was written after the death of Mark Heard.
Miller's musical career initially took off after singer Sam Phillips discovered a demo tape by the artist and turned it over to friends at Myrrh Records. Miller was signed to a contract and recorded her first solo album, Meet Julie Miller for the label.
After the 1998 Omagh bombing in Northern Ireland, local singer Juliet Turner performed a version of Broken Things at a memorial service for the victims of the bombing.
Buddy & Julie Miller teamed up with Victoria Williams, Mark Olson, and Jim Lauderdale for a European tour billed as "The Rolling Creek Dippers" in the 90's.


text:
Street Fighter II
Persona art books inbound, Udon holiday sale
Gaming comic and art book publisher Udon has announced two new coffee table titles for Persona 3 and Persona 4, both available for pre-order through the links, and expected sometime after the holidays. Siliconera reports the books feature character designs, rough sketches, backgrounds and interviews with Atlus staff. Meanwhile, Udon is throwing a sale, offering […]
Street Fighter II headlines
Strider and Street Fighter II headed to Wii Virtual Console
Siliconera reports Capcom has confirmed 16-bit era classics Street Fighter II and Strider will appear on both the European and US Wii Virtual Consoles. Street Fighter II will benefit from a small modern upgrade, allowing for online versus play. No local pricing or release dates have been announced. Both titles arrive on the Japanese VC […]
Tuesday shorts - Please Make it Stop Edition
It's like the Internet developed the ability to vomit, and I'm on mop duty. You may need to set aside some time for this.
Wednesday Shorts 2: Burger Time HD, Age of Conan PhysX, WoW, 3DS vs microwave, SFII is 20, Penny Arcade
Sometimes, short can be a good thing indeed. Especially when you double up.
Capcom shows all time sales for million-beating games
Capcom's posted up a list of the 42 games it's ever published that have broken the million sales barrier. Street Fighter II, unsurprisingly, takes gold with 6.3 million units sold. Second and third go to Resident Evil 2 and Street Fighter II Turbo, will 4.96 million and 4.1 million sales respectively. Should keep you happy […]
Street Fighter II latest
Wednesday Shorts 2: Burger Time HD, Age of Conan PhysX, WoW, 3DS vs microwave, SFII is 20, Penny Arcade


text:
EMC saves earth from its own private jets
Red faces over green goals
Opinion EMC demonstrated the inherent complexities of saving the planet as it began sponsoring a greenhouse gas supply chain initiative this week, just months after CEO Joe Tucci had a good look at the atmosphere from the comfort of a corporate jet.
EMC is helping to pay for World Resources Institute's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Product and Supply Chain Initiative, a joint effort with the World Business Council on Sustainable Development, it has emerged.
This greenhouse gas project will provide businesses with a methodology for measuring emissions throughout product value chains; identifying the greatest emission-reduction opportunities; and making sustainable business decisions about the products they produce. EMC will also participate in one of the technical working groups developing the new GHG Protocol product life cycle standard.
EMC's statement said: "EMC recognises that customers are striving to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in the datacentre and throughout their business."
David Rich of the World Resources Institute, said: "With the support and contributions of participants from around the world, such as EMC, we are creating a common, standardised approach for companies to inventory, analyse, and manage GHG emissions throughout their corporate and product value chains."
Kathrin Winkler, EMC's senior director for corporate sustainability, said: "We're looking forward to helping develop a practical and actionable GHG Protocol standard that can drive emissions reductions for our industry and our customers".
EMC is on the Board of Directors of The Green Grid, the global consortium dedicated to developing and promoting energy efficiency for data centres and information service delivery. EMC also participates in the Carbon Disclosure Project and joined the Climate Leaders program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2004.
Good stuff, eh. Don't even think of green wash. Though the company arguably leaves itself to open to accusations of double standards on the role corporate jets play in corporate value chains' greenhouse gas emissions?
Jet travel
EMC chairman and CEO Joe Tucci and his entourage flew by private jet to meetings in Cork, Ireland, in August last year. In the previous year, according to this report, the EMC Chairman and CEO enjoyed $187,000 of jet trip benefits.
Also in 2007, it was reported that EMC's corporate airplane fleet consisted of a 12-14 seater Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV twin jet, plus not one but three smaller Bombardier Challenger 300 planes. There are even photos of the EMC Gulfstream jet on the web (below and here).
Paul Maritz, who runs EMC'c cloud services business, is reportedly an investor in DayJet Technologies. This was a spin out from DayJet Services, which collapsed, and which has real-time routing technology for airplane flights. Useful for real-time trips up in the real clouds perhaps.
By supporting the initiatives above to help its customers and the world at large to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while simultaneously operating a fleet of corporate planes which pump out greenhouse gases, EMC is arguably opening itself up to charges of hypocrisy and greenwashing.
Asked to comment, EMC said: "As part of EMC's Carbon Disclosure Project report in 2007, EMC disclosed that emissions from employee business travel were 85,000 tonnes. This contrasts with 4.063 tonnes from corporate jets. EMC currently has a corporate goal to reduce travel overall, which will certainly help with reducing emissions and costs. This is fairly comparable with a company such as Sun, who in 2007 reported that its employee emissions for business travel were 84,899 tonnes. EMC will be filing the 2008 report later this year."
So, taking a lead from Tesco's playbook, every little bit helps.
By the way it appears that Cisco boss John Chambers has a corporate jet and NetApp boss Dan Warmenhoven has a private jet. ®
Sponsored: What next after Netezza?


text: Sadly this doesn't have "I am become death, the bringer of MP3s" inscribed upon it—it'd chime nicely with the ohmygod tackiness of the Digital Skull Belt Buckle. It's in fact so terrible it's wonderful: A metal belt-buckle in the shape of a skull with interchangeable modules in a cutout in the forehead. One's a cheesy flashing LED light panel, the other's a 1GB MP3 and video media-player that can also be a digital photoframe and comes with headphones. Passers-by will see your headphone cable disappearing apparently into your nether regions, but maybe you'll see that as a plus. There's no pricing info, but it's out "soon" gothic gadget fans. [Chinavision via BBG]