text:
TIBCO Spotfire 6.5 Delivers Dramatically Richer, Easier and Faster Analytics for Everyone
Spotfire Enables Users to Build Advanced Analytic Applications Faster and Launches New "Spotfire Desktop" Edition for Individual Users
TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX) today announced the availability of TIBCO Spotfire® 6.5, the latest version of TIBCO's leading analytics platform. Spotfire® 6.5 brings to market a user-friendly approach, empowering organizations to easily connect to diverse data sources, including new spatial data sources, and create rich visualizations, enabling analytics from the simplest to the most complex levels – all in one product. Also included in this release of Spotfire 6.5 is the updated single-seat Spotfire desktop product, which provides the full power and ease of use of the Spotfire platform for individual users.
"Spotfire 6.5 now provides organizations the tools to build their own unique applications that can connect to complex data sources seamlessly," said Lars Bauerle, vice president, product management, TIBCO. "Spotfire 6.5 allows customers to quickly build applications that use the power of data sources without exposing the complexity to end users, generating new levels of insights and discovery."
"TIBCO continues to emphasize ease of use with version 6.5 of Spotfire," said Dan Vesset, program VP, business analytics and big data, IDC. "Easy connectivity to key data sources for app development, a desktop version, and even support for Esri ArcGIS seem likely to please many."
Spotfire 6.5 builds upon TIBCO Spotfire's unrivaled strength in Location Analytics, adding support for Esri ArcGIS® and WMS location data, making Spotfire the easiest and strongest way to blend an organization's GIS and analytics strategies. Customers now have easy access to a wealth of demographic, climate, geographic, and other data sources, as well as map projections that will add new layers of insight to location-based analyses.
"TIBCO Spotfire Desktop builds upon our vision to make advanced analytics simple," said Bauerle. "We now provide the most robust, easy-to-use platform not just to organizations, large and small, but to individual consumers, as well."
Spotfire 6.5, including TIBCO Spotfire® Desktop 6.5, will be made available to current and new customers in May 2014. These new capabilities are being showcased in detail at Transform Energy, April 28 – 30, 2014 in Houston, Texas. To learn more about Spotfire 6.5, please visit www.tibco.com. For more on Transform Energy, please visit transform.tibco.com
About TIBCO
TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX) is a global leader in infrastructure and business intelligence software. Whether it's optimizing inventory, cross-selling products, or averting crisis before it happens, TIBCO uniquely delivers the Two-Second Advantage® – the ability to capture the right information at the right time and act on it preemptively for a competitive advantage. With a broad mix of innovative products and services, TIBCO is the strategic technology partner trusted by businesses around the world. Learn more about TIBCO at www.tibco.com.
TIBCO, Two-Second Advantage, Spotfire, and TIBCO Software are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Esri and ArcGIS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names and marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.


text:
The Bud Light Bitch wasn't nearly as popular as the Coca-Cola Polar Bears.alexgrau
I'd hit that... with my car.jessen
Teddy WinehouseDrTom
So we FINALLY meet, bustychick69...divinecomedy33
Wow... This is how I celebrate Valentine's Day, too!!Fkelleghan
I bet you that after all he's gone through, he'll still won't be accepted to the fraternity because he's a bear.siromar
My other stuffed bear is a heroin junkie.Fkelleghan
Teddy KennedySUPERNAUT44
Skanky the PoohBlinker_Fluid
Bud Light's new ads are getting creepier by the minutemktrevor
Good beers go to beer heaven when they die. Light beers go here.polyp
Bud Light and Falsies....neither one quite as good as the real thing.DrTom
After all the success in the 80's, some care bears had to accept jobs in some "embarrasing" films...Antonio Arrieta
FKELLEGHAN IS SO FUNNY HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAAHAHAHAHHA OMG SO FUNNY!!!!DrWelso
This Bud's for Pooh!acaba36

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Lately, I've been taking some time to reflect. To look back... so I can move forward, kinda thing.
And for me personally, one of the best ways to accomplish this... is to read through some of my old writing...
That being said... this process is both easy and difficult for me to do, because reflecting on my former words can be preeetty awkward for me...
Why so? Well... for starters, I rarely read my own blog posts. It sounds crazy, I know, but it's true. Mostly because... I'm not really a fan of my own writing.
I write, because I love to write, NOT because I love to read what I write. I write... because it helps me communicate, or feel, or connect with others. Or all of the above. But NEVER because I think I'm "good" at it.
So anyway... point being, the only time I ever really re-read my own writing --after the fact-- is times like now, when I need to reflect, rewind... hit Play, again.
Otherwise, I'd much rather read what someone else has written, than read my own words. It just feels weird to me... almost gross... to read my own crap. I feel so vulnerable, exposed, naked. Feelings I wish to avoid.
Plus, truth is... I over-analyze everything. My inner critic is a real bitch, if you know what I mean. If you're a writer (or a creator of some kind), you probably know exactly what I mean. If you're not, then it may be a little harder to understand...
But I guess I'd compare it to... hmmm... okay, this is a bad example, but let's go with it: So, you know when you think you're having a decent day --from a physical standpoint-- and then, you take a picture. Initially, you're all like: "OMG let me see, let me see!!!" Then... you look at the photo, and you view yourself through the eyes of the camera. And suddenly, you're like: "Do WHAT now?! I look like THAT?! Um... DELETE!!!"
Now... imagine if that photo of you were posted on the Internet, for the rest of forever, for everyone to see... (you know we all have that one asshole friend who always tags you in the shit they promised to delete... or they said: "I'll never show anyone, ever" ... and then you get a fb notification: "so-and-so tagged you in a photo" ... and you're ready to kick their effing ass...)
Okay... so translate that feeling into something that you've created... something YOU produced yourself. The pressure is already high, because if it SUCKS, then you have no one else to blame, but yourself. But at the time you wrote it, maybe your writing seemed somewhat decent to you... at least worth sharing, right? But reading it back later, you're freaking APPALLED by what you did... what you wrote... what you signed your freaking name to, and shared with others, for all the freaking world to see.
Well... THAT'S why I rarely read my own posts. Because I know I'll have THAT feeling when I do. And I HATE that feeling.
Regardless... when it's time to look back and reflect on my life, there's no better way to do so... than to read my own words. I always read them differently, the second time around. Even when I'm embarrassed as hell, about the quality of something I wrote, or what I said, or how I said it... it's still therapeutic to read back later, in some small way.
So, basically... I said all of that... to say this: when you're trying to find you, sometimes... the best place to look... is back at yourself, in the past. Who was I then? Who am I now? And why did one... become the other? How was I feeling then? How am I feeling now? What did I do wrong then? What could I do right, now? And have I learned from it all, and changed, for the better?
And most importantly: what do I want for me, for my life... going forward?
It's a weird way of reminiscing with yourself... a good way, actually. But also... it's often the only way to move forward. To move on. To freaking grow, dude.
I guess that's the purpose of my post today. This recent reflection has been really good for me, so I'd like to encourage you to do this for yourself. If you're struggling today... look back at yesterday... or maybe even a couple-of-years-worth-of-yesterdays... and then... follow you into the present. View it almost like a path... leading from who you were then... to who you are now. And make sure that you appreciate the hell outta that path.
After all... it made you... you.
Then, ask yourself: do I like who I am now? And if so... why so? And if not... why not?
Like I said... I've been doing this recently, and it's a process, of course... but a process that has changed my life. In many ways, I think the "me" back then ... would be so proud of the me now. At how far I've come, at how much I've grown, at what I've learned from it all.
Because... when it comes down to it, every life experience is about learning and growing, right? So much of life is about using whatever mistakes you made back then... to shape the you today, right now... and going forward. It's about learning what you need to do, what you want to do, and what you don't need/want to do. It's about finding out what doesn't make you happy, what does make you happy, and how you can make others happy.
It's about becoming you... the best you that you can be.
And then... sharing that you with someone... and with the world.
At the end of the day... visiting an old you... can lead to a new you, a better you. But ONLY if you let "you" in. It's may not be easy... to look back, and relive the pain, or even the joy, from before. But it's definitely worth it, because it just may change your life...
Accept your past. Embrace your present. Fight for your future.
Apologize to those you've hurt. Forgive those who've hurt you. Forgive yourself.
Don't make excuses for who you are, or why you are that way, or why you aren't another way.
Don't deny yourself happiness because of something you did... or didn't do... or could've done better.
Don't think that you don't deserve it... or that it's not worth it... or that it's too late.
Because it's NEVER too late to be happy.
Trust me... it's worth it.
Look back. Move forward. Grow stronger.
And start living your freaking life, dude! You only get one. And it can be AWWWESOMMME :)


text:
•Engineered from our exclusive, longest lasting and best-selling Endurance+ fabric:
•100% chlorine resistant fabric designed to lasts 20 times longer than conventional swimwear fabrics.
•Four-Way Stretch technology providing a body-hugging fit, great shape retention and soft comfort.
•Helps resist sagging and bagging, keeping swimwear fitting newer longer.
•Thin, streamlined straps are reinforced with overlap binding for extra durability.
•Provides excellent support and freedom of motion.
•Improved fit and comfort has a softer feel and superior shape retention .
•Quick-drying and 20 times more fade resistant than standard swimwear fabric.
•Front liner.
•Fabric: 50% Polyester/50% PBT
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.


text:
Smart Repair technicians are professionally trained to repair the latest Blackberry models. From smaller repairs like cracked screens, broken home buttons, muffled audio and broken charging ports to more complex issues such as broken LCDs, water damage, and jail breaking, Smart Repair can fix your broken phone.
At Smart Repair, Blackberry Device repair services don't have to break the bank. Our services are both fast and budget-friendly. Depending on the type of damage and the extent of the damage to your , repair costs will vary. For an accurate estimate on your repair services, please contact your local SR store.


text:
Book Now, Bag the Best Deal
- Walking distance from the beach
- Great shopping locations nearby
- Lounge by the swim-up bar
Offer Details
Break away and relax in central Pattaya with Centara Pattaya Hotel. Book today and enjoy sensational savings in a convenient location, perfect for shopping and beachside relaxation.
CentaraThe1 members enjoy an additional 15% off and other benefits. If you're not yet a member, sign up for free today!
Full payment will be done at the hotel. This reservation cannot be cancelled nor modified.
In case of a no-show, a penalty of 1 night will apply.
Flexi Best Available Rates (Tax & Service Charge Exclusion)
- Rates are net based on per room per night and exclusive of 10% Service charge and 7% Value Added Tax.
- Rates are for individual reservations only and are subject to space availability at the time of reservation.
- Rates are not applicable for group reservations, meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions.
- Rates are not combinable with any other promotion at the time of reservation.
- Weekend supplement rate and or Festive Season Surcharge per room per night may apply.
- Club Benefits are included in the room rate for Club Room Categories
- Complimentary stay for children less than 12 years of age sharing parent's room and bedding (up to Maximum 2 children depending on Room Category).
- Extra Bed or Sofa Bed Charge for adults or children may apply if requested and confirmed.
- Baby cot is complimentary and available upon request.
- All rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Please note that all charges will be made in THB. Alternate currency displays are on an estimation basis only and may not reflect the actual amount charged to your credit card/debit card account
- Centara Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to cancel or modify reservations at our discretion without the need to justify such refusal. In some instances, we may also cancel or reject a reservation due to obvious errors, inaccuracies or typographical errors, including but not limited to inaccuracies relating to pricing or availability applicable to your booking. Centara Hotels & Resorts shall not assume responsibility or liability for any such inaccuracies or errors and shall have no obligation to honour bookings. Centara Hotels & Resorts have the right to cancel any illegitimate reservations found to be made, including without limitation, reselling or posting on third-party websites, or making speculative, false or fraudulent reservations. Any misuse of the system intentionally or unintentionally will result in the cancellation of the booking.
Payment, Cancellation, Amendment & Non-Arrival Policies:
- All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card number that is valid throughout the entire stay.
- One night charge is applied if the reservation is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival.
- One night charge is applied in the event of non-arrival, shortened stay or early departure.
- Booking amendment is permitted subject to space availability at the time of reservation.
CentaraThe1Card Terms & Conditions for Online Booking Redemption as this link www.centara1card.com/terms-conditions-redemption


text:
- Multifunctional, double-sided baby cocoon created out of love for children: so that the baby always has a separate, cozy place to play, sleep and rest under the watchful eye of the parent. Lying in a cocoon, the baby can spend time with his parent, accompanying him during various activities, such as work, resting on the couch, bathing and even during outdoor activities.
- Dimensions: 85/55 + -10%
- Composition: Top material 100% Cotton - bottom 50% Cotton -50% Polyester, Filling 100% Polyester.
"SWEET BABY" gray minky cocoon
Opinions of our clients
There are no reviews yet.


text:
|Nov 23, 2010
Scientists crack materials mystery in vanadium dioxide
|(Nanowerk News) A systematic study of phase changes in vanadium dioxide has solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists for decades, according to researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
|Scientists have known that vanadium dioxide exhibits several competing phases when it acts as an insulator at lower temperatures. However, the exact nature of the phase behavior has not been understood since research began on vanadium dioxide in the early 1960s.
|Alexander Tselev, a research associate from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville working with ORNL's Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, in collaboration with Igor Luk'yanchuk from the University of Picardy in France used a condensed matter physics theory to explain the observed phase behaviors of vanadium dioxide, a material of significant technological interest for optics and electronics.
|"We discovered that the competition between several phases is purely driven by the lattice symmetry," Tselev said. "We figured out that the metallic phase lattice of vanadium oxide can 'fold' in different ways while cooling, so what people observed was different types of its folding."
|Theoretical research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory can help explain experimental results in vanadium dioxide, such as the formation of thin conductive channels (seen in white) that can appear under strain in a nanoscale vanadium dioxide sample.
|Vanadium dioxide is best known in the materials world for its speedy and abrupt phase transition that essentially transforms the material from a metal to an insulator. The phase change takes place at about 68 degrees Celsius.
|"These features of electrical conductivity make vanadium dioxide an excellent candidate for numerous applications in optical, electronic and optoelectronic devices," Tselev said.
|Devices that might take advantage of the unusual properties of VO2 include lasers, motion detectors and pressure detectors, which could benefit from the increased sensitivity provided by the property changes of vanadium dioxide. The material is already used in technologies such as infrared sensors.
|Researchers said their theoretical work could help guide future experimental research in vanadium dioxide and ultimately aid the development of new technologies based on VO2.
|"In physics, you always want to understand how the material ticks," said Sergei Kalinin, a senior scientist at the CNMS. "The thermodynamic theory will allow you to predict how the material will behave in different external conditions."
|The results were published in the American Chemical Society's Nano Letters. The research team also included Ilia Ivanov, John Budai and Jonathan Tischler at ORNL and Evgheni Strelcov and Andrei Kolmakov at Southern Illinois University.
|The team's theoretical research expands upon previous experimental ORNL studies with microwave imaging that demonstrated how strain and changes of crystal lattice symmetry can produce thin conductive wires in nanoscale vanadium dioxide samples.
|This research was supported in part by the Department of Energy's Office of Science and by the National Science Foundation. Researchers also used instrumentation at the Office of Science-supported Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences and Advanced Photon Source User Facilities at Oak Ridge and Argonne national laboratories, respectively.
|CNMS is one of the five DOE Nanoscale Science Research Centers, premier national user facilities for interdisciplinary research at the nanoscale supported by the DOE Office of Science. Together the NSRCs comprise a suite of complementary facilities that provide researchers with state-of-the-art capabilities to fabricate, process, characterize and model nanoscale materials, and constitute the largest infrastructure investment of the National Nanotechnology Initiative. The NSRCs are located at DOE's Argonne, Brookhaven, Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge and Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories. For more information about the DOE NSRCs, please visit http://nano.energy.gov. ORNL is managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy's Office of Science.
|Source: ORNL


text:
Early on, C.B. Canga discovered that a piece of paper and some crayons opened up a magical door to distant lands, and daring adventures. His passion for creating compelling images continues to this day, where he has worked for many publishing houses and magazine. He is always in search of intriguing concepts and stories to bring to life.
In 2002 he received his BFA in Illustration at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. A few years later he returned there to teach drawing classes in the Illustration department.
In his spare time, he likes to travel and sketch the various people and locations he stumbles across. This hobby had lead to countless sketchbooks stacking up in his studio like Jenga blocks.


text:
Please note this site is for 18+
. If you are not of legal age to view simulated nudity or adult images, please leave now.
This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with Electronic Arts, or its licensors. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Game content and materials copyright Electronic Arts Inc. and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. SexySims, SexySims2 and SXS2 © 2004-2014. Hosted by LayeredTech.


text:
"I have had the privilege of working with HMI for twenty plus years and have always found their representatives to be professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of acute hospital and professional service charge master management. Additionally ongoing coding related reviews and billing reviews and associated report backs are timely and positively impact appropriate revenue capture - billing - and compliance." "I recommend HMI to be considered when choosing a partner to assist with the...
Greg Yost, PFS Director Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton WV
We have utilized HMI Corp. since 2002 for consultation services related to chargemaster review and updates and have always found their services to be professional of nature and valuable to our organization.
David Alley, CFO Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens TN
We recently transitioned to HMI from another Physician Documentation & Coding Compliance Review vendor, and the entire experience has been positive. HMI has been extremely accommodating throughout the process and has demonstrated a willingness to adapt to our workflows, leading to a seamless transition. We've received positive feedback from our providers about their experiences with HMI, and the Coding Hotline has been an invaluable resource. For anyone looking for a new consulting partner,...
Dawn Chrismer, RHIT, CHC, CCS-P Director of Business Services/Compliance Officer Heritage Medical Associates, Nashville, TN
HMI has been a very reliable resource for Princeton Community Hospital for many, many years. I have had the opportunity to work with many staff members and have found all to be reliable and courteous in every aspect. The staff is very flexible and provides Princeton Community with the support and coding stability needed. Thank you for the sometime short notices for coding coverage when unexpected situations arise with our staff. We thank you for your coding expertise as well as your...
Denise Moore, CCS Coding Manager Princeton Community Hospital
I've worked with HMI employing them to conduct audits of physician documentation and coding. They have consistently produced quality work in a very timely fashion with reports that were well written and easy to understand. Communication has always been prompt and effective. I have such confidence in their work that, over the years, I brought them from my prior location to my current location. I would recommend HMI to anyone in need of accurate and timely coding or auditing.
Robert C. Kay, RRT, MBA, MJ, CHC, CPC-A Chief Compliance Officer St. Christopher\'s Hospital for Children
"I have had the privilege of working with HMI over the past 10+ years with two different health systems. I have used HMI for hospital CDM and compliance reviews as well as physician coding reviews and education. I always receive top-notch service from the HMI team and I appreciate working with a partner that is always honest and responsive to my questions and needs. I have worked with Mary Quimby and Vickie Faler and both have proven to be very knowledgeable, accessible, and...
Rodney Adams, MMCH, Associate Administrator of Finance Williamson Medical Center
HMI has been a great partner with MedStar Washington Hospital Center now for many years. We can always count on them to provide us with support on small to very large projects. HMI delivers consistent and honest results and additionally provides very thoughtful & targeted education to our physicians.
Purvi Jani AVP Reporting and Revenue Cycle MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Having worked in healthcare revenue cycle for more than three decades, I have partnered with many vendors. My vendor of choice for CDM Review, E/M Coding Compliance and Physician Education is without a doubt HMI, LLC. Mary Quimby and Vickie Faler are not only subject matter experts, they are true partners providing that extra level of service that sets them far above others in the industry. I have worked with them for 15+ years in 5 different acute facilities, and multi-specialty physician...
MaryAnn Hastings, CPMA, Director Revenue Cycle Operations, Galen Medical Group
We have been working with HMI since 2010 and have expanded the use of their services to include CDM and ED Coding. The HMI coding staff is extremely knowledgeable and has become an integral part of our coding team. Our consultant Beth never shies away from any CDM project that comes her way. We appreciate the professionalism and teamwork we have with HMI.
Janet Willis, Director of Revenue Management, Monadnock Community Hospital
We have utilized HMI's for chargemaster compliance and billing reviews for nearly 10-years. We have always found that their staff to be knowledgeable, resourceful and professional in all services provided to our organization.
Jessica Mayfield, Manager Revenue Management University of Missouri Health Care
How Healthcare Revenue Cycle Consulting Services Help Maintain Compliance
Healthcare Revenue Cycle Consulting Services in Compliance With today's complex regulatory requirements, compliance is more important than ever for healthcare organizations. That's why leading healthcare organizations hire healthcare revenue cycle consulting services to help maintain compliance. Today, we're explaining how healthcare revenue cycle consulting services like HMI Corp. help organizations maintain compliance at every level of a healthcare organization. What is Healthcare Compliance? Compliance means meeting or exceeding the standards set for legal, ethical, and professional operation of healthcare organizations. Any organization handling electronic protected health information (ePHI) is required to maintain compliance by implementing appropriate processes, policies, and procedures. Consulting Services Help Maintain Compliance in 7 Targeted Areas The […]


text:
Please Note: Colors may vary slightly from what your computer monitor displays.
Our Iron On/Heat Transfer Vinyl Sheets are ideal for your decorating and personalization needs. Use your creativity and imagination to design and cut some beautiful personalized gifts for your friends and family.
You can cut out your name, a monogram, or any designs with a pair of scissors or with any hobby cutter. You can create thousands of decorations that can be ironed on to anything that is cotton, polyester, or a cotton/poly blend!!
Our iron on vinyl is a little bit different from other vinyls out there. First ours are printed on demand - that mean we print just for you and therefore we can offer them to you in multiple colors and multiple patterns. Also, our vinyl is not pre masked, so you have to cut it, weed it and then mask it with a heat transfer mask before you iron it on to your garment. Our youtube videos show you how to use the iron on vinyl sheets , as well all the vinyl sheet types that are available.
Iron On Transfer Masking Sheets are sold separately.
We carry 3 different types of vinyl sheets. Iron On Vinyl Sheets are made for apparel (cotton, polyester or cotton/poly blend). Our Vinyl Sheets (Sticker / Decal) have a permanent adhesive and are printed on indoor/outdoor vinyl with eco solvent inks and thus can be used indoors or outdoors on glass, mirror, wood, metal, plastic, paper, and walls. Our Adhesive Fabric Sheets have a re-position-able adhesive and thus are perfect for non permanent applications such as wall, laptops, lamps etc.
Be sure to browse our one of a kind selection of Vinyl Sheets available in many different classic and stylish prints and patterns, such as your classic argyle and toile or stylish animal prints (giraffe, zebra and leopard)and camo print.
|Product ID
|Product Type
|Iron On Vinyl Sheets
|Print Style
|Product Dimensions
|Approx. 12" x 18"
|Product Gender
|Printable Color
|Full Color
|Production Method
|Printed Media
|Adhesive Type
Heat Activated
|DIY + Craft Supplies
|Design Color
|Multiple Patterns Available
|Design Audience
|Design Gender
|Gender Neutral
|Personalization Style
|Design Your Own


text:
Thanks for including us!
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on Halloween costumes to make on the cheap, saving for retirement, and fees you should always negotiate.
9 Halloween Costumes To Make On The Cheap — Save money this Halloween by making a nerd costume. [SavvySugar]
How Much Should I Save for Retirement? — When determining how much to save for retirement, take into consideration your asset allocation. [Free Money Finance]
7 Fees That You Should Always Negotiate — Always make sure to negotiate the price of gym memberships. [Forbes]
Seven Ways to Attend College Without Taking Out a Student Loan — Avoid taking out student loans by getting scholarships and grants. [Money Crush]
7 Ways to Save Money by Leading a Healthy Lifestyle — Carry a healthy snack with you so the next time hunger strikes, you aren't tempted to spend money on junk food. [Financial Highway]
10 Ways to Save Money When Buying a New Car — When buying a new car, wait to make a purchase until you find the right deal. [Thirty Six Months]
5 Aggravating Hotel Fees and What to Do About Them — Avoid telephone charges when staying in a hotel by using your cell phone instead. [The Millionaire Nurse Blog]
How To Do Yoga for Less — Instead of heading to a yoga class, use free online resources to do yoga at home on your own. [Canadian Finance Blog]
The Big Trip: How to Prepare Your Finances for Travel — Before you travel, call your credit card provider to let them know you will be traveling. [Steadfast Finances]
6 Things to Consider Before Welcoming Fido or Fluffy Home — Before you bring home a new dog or cat, make sure to do your research. [Parenting Squad]
Get Rich Slowly's #moolah Tweetchat — Don't miss Get Rich Slowly's #moolah chat at 4pm PST!
Be sure to check out our News & Events Calendar to see all the awesome upcoming events in the personal finance world!
Disclaimer: The links and mentions on this site may be affiliate links. But they do not affect the actual opinions and recommendations of the authors.
Wise Bread is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.


text:
The Twelve Disciples of Jesus appeared at a New Jersey diner on 12.12.12.
Patrons at the Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey were shocked to see the 12 Apostles come in for an early supper.
"I thought they were some kind of those theatre types, acting out, but then they told us that December 12, 2012 was a special day for them and they wanted to show themselves on Earth, have a look around them," said Vinny Caprazzi of Hoboken, who stopped in to have a Cheeseburger Deluxe.
The Apostles told customers that 12.12.12 is a holy day for Christians because it honors – them. "We don't get as much credit as we should. Jesus would be nothing without us. It's kind of like a rock band. The lead singer gets all the credit, but we're just as important," said Simon.
Some patron went home and came back to the dinner dressed as the Apostles. "We thought they'd like it, if we dressed like them," said Carlo Tripodi.
The Apostles told WWN that they make appearances "every hundred years or so, just to remind people that Jesus had a posse," said Matthew.
The 12 Apostles chose to sit at the counter instead of in booths. Luckily, the Bendix had 12 stools at the counter. "They were pretty cool. We even let them drink their own homemade wine, which they brought with them," said owner Sal Grimaldi.
"There was one guy, Judas, who was causing some trouble. He got into a shouting match with his friends. We had to throw him out," said Grimaldi. "Other than that, they were pretty mellow."
The Apostles at the diner were: Simon Peter, Andrew his brother, James son of Zebedee, John his brother, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddeus, Simon, and Judas Iscariot.
Matthew was hoping to see Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway while they were "in town" but was very disappointed to learn that the show had closed and blamed it on Pontius Pilate.
Outside the diner, some patrons thought they saw Jesus. WWN is investigating.


text:
It's time again for the annual Cedar Creek Cleanup/Earth Day Celebration in Cedar Springs.
The 7th Annual Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 26, from10:00 a.m. until noon. The city will give away commemorative t-shirts to the first 50 participants who register for this event. The participants will meet at the Fire Barn at W. Maple and Main on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. to receive their clean-up assignments and shirts. Pizza will be available at noon for all participants.
An e-waste collection trailer, staffed by Cedar Springs Rotarians, will also be available behind City Hall, for anyone wishing to dispose of electronic waste, including computers and old televisions. Computer hard drives will be wiped and/or destroyed by Comprenew. The e-waste trailer will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (or until it is full).
The City of Cedar Springs Police Department will conduct an auction of surplus items, including 15 bicycles, beginning at 1:30 PM.
Registration forms are available on the City of Cedar Springs website at http://www.cityofcedarsprings.org. Pre-registration is not mandatory to participate in the cleanup. However, it will allow them to assign clean-up locations ahead of time as well as purchase trash bags and pizza.
Please call 696-1330 or email Rich Pajak at firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions.


text:
2012 was a year of big changes for the Berkeley Public Library. Two of its branches, Claremont and North, reopened after extensive remodeling. Two other branches, South and West, closed for their own redos.
As Donna Corbeil, the library's director, put it in the library's annual report, "library spaces have moved far beyond the traditional hushed reading room." Instead of just offering books at brick and mortar locations, the library is providing services to "Berkeley's continuum of learning and inspiration," according to Corbeil.
This means lending books, magazines, music, and films the way people want them, whether from traditional paper book format to downloadable eBooks and music, to online digital formats.
"In this shifting landscape, one of the questions I am most frequently asked is 'how will the library stay relevant?'" Corbeil wrote in the report. "Like all libraries, we strive to be a central part of our community by meeting expectations and changing needs of the people we serve. We have grown and evolved by embracing new technologies and innovating along the way."
The library spent $14,181,900 in fiscal year 2012, with the bulk of the revenue coming from the Library Services Tax provided by Berkeley homeowners, according to the report. That tax was increased by 2.81%, and will be increased another 3.77% in the fiscal year 2013. This rise will assist the library in creating a reserve fund, said Corbeil.
Here are some facts about the library, gleaned from its 2012 Annual Report and its website:
- The library carries 660,000 books, audio books, CDs, and DVDs and a database, Music Online, of streamable music.
- The library carries material for adults in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
- In 2012, customers made 1.2 million visits to the library (equal to ten times the population of Berkeley). More than 680,000 of these visits were to the Central Library.
- Patrons checked out 1.76 million items, making it the most checkouts per capita (19.25) in California of comparably sized cities.
- The Berkeley Public Library website had 990,000 visits.
- Librarians responded to 150,000 requests for information.
- In FY 2013, the library expects to spend $1 million on new materials.
- The library system has 120 computers with Internet Access, including laptops.
- There is free wireless in all the branches.
- Staff worked with UC Berkeley and the Historical Society to curate an exhibit on the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage.
- The library instituted the Discover and Go program, which allows library card holders free admission to 40 Bay Area institutions, including the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, the UC Botanical Garden, the Berkeley Art Museum, and the Lawrence Hall of Science.
- A new phone app, Boopsie, allows patrons to search the catalog, place holds, and directly download books onto their mobile devices.
- Librarians created a new interactive program, Little Scientist Time, for 3 to 5 year olds.
- The library hosted a number of free concerts, including with the Kitka Women's Ensemble, the Chanticleer Youth Ensemble, Berkeley West Edge Opera, and Erika Oba, a pianist at Berkeley's JazzSchool
- The library collaborated with Aurora Theater to do a seminar on Arthur Schitzel's Anatol.
- The library offered classes in computers, literacy through Berkeley Reads, pairing kids with dogs, and more.
- Librarians made reading recommendations on their blog Baiting the Hook. (Detroit by Scott Martelle is the recommended book of the day.)
- The library offered a series of themed newsletters with reading suggestions.
- The library offered an amnesty for overdue book and forgave $30,000 in fines.
2012 was not without its glitches, however. The company constructing the new West Branch Library inadvertently damaged the roots of a 70-foot high redwood tree in October, necessitating its removal. The library will plant a cork oak in its place.
Read the library's 2012 Annual Report.
Kaia Diringer is Berkeleyside's photo intern. See more of her work on Flickr.
Children read in the company of dogs at Berkeley library [02.07.13]
Berkeley artist Vita Wells makes books fly at main library [02.11.13]
Local stars come out for the Berkeley Public Library [02.11.13]
Would you like a digest of the day's Berkeley news in your inbox at the end of your day? Click here to subscribe to Berkeleyside's free Daily Briefing.


text:
Moffet Field CA (SPX) Jul 01, 2004
On top the windswept summit of a Hawaiian volcano, a NASA instrument attached to the Japanese Subaru telescope measured distant winds raging on a strange world - Titan, the giant moon of Saturn - to help the robotic Huygens probe as it descends through Titan's murky atmosphere next January.
When combined with previous observations, new research with the Heterodyne Instrument for Planetary Wind And Composition (HIPWAC) joined to the large aperture of the Subaru telescope supports the model that Titan has currents or jet streams at high latitudes racing through its upper atmosphere (stratosphere) at speeds of approximately 756 km/hour (470 miles/hour).
The new observations reveal that the wind travels in the same direction as Titan's rotation, and that the stratospheric winds are milder (about 425 km/hr. or 264 miles/hr.) near the equatorial regions, as the jet stream model predicts.
HIPWAC was designed and built at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. The Subaru telescope is operated by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. Wind direction on Titan is difficult to measure remotely because Titan's upper atmosphere consists of an orange haze of hydrocarbons (molecules of hydrogen and carbon) with no global features that show movement.
The observations were originally encouraged by the Cassini mission, an international mission of NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) that will employ a large robotic spacecraft to explore Saturn and its system of 31 known moons beginning this July.
The Huygens probe, built by ESA, is attached to the Cassini spacecraft and will separate in December on a 22-day course ending with a plunge into Titan's atmosphere.
"Our observations will complement local wind measurements by the Huygens probe during its descent, because we offer a global view. Acquiring the direction and speed of global winds is important for understanding the dynamics of planetary atmospheres, particularly dynamics of those bodies that rotate slowly on their axes. Titan's 'day' is 16 Earth days," said Dr. Theodor Kostiuk of NASA Goddard.
"We hope to be able to repeat our success during the probe's descent so we can have detailed local information from Cassini and the Huygens probe and a global portrait from HIPWAC and Subaru from the same time," said Professor Hiroshi Karoji, Director of the Subaru telescope, Mauna Kea, Hawaii.
Titan, the second largest moon in the solar system, is larger than the planet Mercury and is the only known moon with a thick atmosphere, actually 1.5 times more dense than Earth's.
Because it is far from the Sun, Titan is extremely cold (surface temperature of about minus 178 Celsius (minus 289 Fahrenheit), allowing a hydrocarbon rain that may form gasoline-like seas.
Scientists are eager to explore Titan because its atmosphere may resemble the Earth's atmosphere shortly after our planet's formation, when it was rich with hydrocarbon molecules that became the building blocks of life.
HIPWAC can measure wind speed and direction on Titan, even though the moon's atmosphere lacks apparent features, because the instrument relies instead on the faint, infrared glow of the hydrocarbons in Titan's atmosphere.
Infrared light, invisible to the human eye, can pass through Titan's hydrocarbon haze and is detectable by special instruments. HIPWAC measures the very slight color (frequency) change of the hydrocarbon's infrared light caused by the motion of these molecules as they are carried by Titan's winds.
This is called a Doppler shift, and is similar to the change in tone of an ambulance siren as it races by. Since the hydrocarbons are moved along by Titan's winds, the Doppler shift of their emitted light gives the wind velocity.
To measure such miniscule Doppler shifts, HIPWAC must be capable of distinguishing among infrared colors, or frequencies, to a very fine degree. This is called spectral resolution, and HIPWAC possesses a spectral resolution 200 times better than any instrument in regular use today.
It also must measure specific infrared frequencies very accurately, and HIPWAC can identify a frequency to one part in a hundred million.
Subaru telescope brings to HIPWAC the light gathering power of a modern large aperture telescope. Subaru's 8.2-meter (27- foot) diameter mirror is the largest single-piece mirror in the world that is currently in regular operation.
Since HIPWAC achieves its high spectral resolution by finely dividing light into different frequencies, the more light it has to work with the better.
Related Links
Search SpaceDaily
Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express
Winds Measured On Saturn's Moon Titan To Help Robot Lander
Los Angeles (SPX) Jun 30, 2004
On top the windswept summit of a Hawaiian volcano, a NASA instrument attached to the Japanese Subaru telescope measured distant winds raging on a strange world - Titan, the giant moon of Saturn - to help the robotic Huygens probe as it descends through Titan's murky atmosphere next January.
|The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2016 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement All images and articles appearing on Space Media Network have been edited or digitally altered in some way. Any requests to remove copyright material will be acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner. Any attempt to extort money from Space Media Network will be ignored and reported to Australian Law Enforcement Agencies as a potential case of financial fraud involving the use of a telephonic carriage device or postal service.


text:
Admission Process
When you apply to the Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program (WCACP) you will have the option to begin at a time of your convenience.
Our clinical teaching option that allows you to become a certified teacher in the state of Texas in one semester. The clinical teaching option gives you the flexibility to become certified without locating a full-time teaching position.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Texas Administration Code.
My experience with Web-Centric has been a great one. Even though the entire process is over the internet, the facilitators still provide a warm and welcoming environment that fosters the learning and development for beginning teachers.
Blair O'Connor, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Web-Centric has been a great experience! I loved that I could go as fast or as slow as I needed because sometimes life gets in the way. The preparation for the tests was fantastic - I was able to pass all my tests the first time thanks to the guidance provided. The entire experience was easy to follow and very informative.
Kathleen Haymes, Houston, TX
My experience with Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program was wonderful. I enjoyed the coursework, and I really enjoyed the feedback that I got from my webcentric mentors. I received a response to any question within 2 hours it seemed like. Huge thanks to Courtney, Bob, and Sandy. You all were super awesome.
Aaron Swaty, Houston, TX


text:
New Car Review
by Tom Hagin
SEE ALSO: Jeep Buyer's Guide
SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 38,175 Price As Tested $ 39,355 Engine Type 5.9 Liter V8 w/SMFI* Engine Size 360 cid/5899 cc Horsepower 245 @ 4000 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 345 @ 3200 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 105.9"/70.7"/177.2" Transmission Four-speed automatic Curb Weight 4232 pounds Fuel Capacity 23 gallons Tires (F/R) P225/70R16 Brakes (F/R) Disc (ABS)/disc (ABS) Drive Train Front-engine/all-wheel-drive Vehicle Type Five-passenger/four-door Domestic Content 84 percent Coefficient of Drag (Cd.) 0.45 PERFORMANCE EPA Economy, miles per gallon city/highway/average 13/17/14 0-60 MPH 7.1 seconds Payload 1150 pounds Towing capacity 5000 pounds * Sequential multi-point fuel injection
When Chrysler took a bunch of journalists (myself included) to test the new Jeep Wrangler on the famed Rubicon Trail in the Sierra Nevada Mountains recently, I was amazed to see several Jeep Grand Cherokees, each carrying a family of four, were scheduled to join us.
They were only slightly modified with skid plates and larger tires, and each pulled a small off-road trailer. The trip took its toll on those Grand Cherokees, but only in the form of superficial scrapes, scratches and dents. True to the Chrysler top brass claim, "Any vehicle named Jeep must be able to handle the Rubicon trail."
OUTSIDE - Grand Cherokee comes with new names this year. The Laredo is the entry-level model, followed by the TSi. Two Limited models are differentiated by what comes under the hood. And other than the wire mesh behind the grille, the 5.9 Limited looks much the same as the Orvis model did last year. New exterior features on the 5.9 Limited include a pair of functional louvers cut into the hood, a beautiful set of five-spoke alloy wheels and a restyled roof rack. It's available in three different colors: Bright Platinum, Stone White and a new color, Deep Slate. The standard tires on the 5.9 Limited model are Goodyear Wrangler all-terrains, sized 225/70R16 and a full-sized spare tire with a matching alloy wheel is also standard. They provide excellent grip both on and off-road, and are relatively quiet on the highway.
INSIDE - Although it's quite capable of handling the rough stuff, this Grand Cherokee has luxury squarely in its sights. The seating is ultra-plush - maybe a bit too soft - but comfortable. The dashboard is stocked with all the necessary gauges and controls, which are simple to read and reach. Faux wood trim wraps the shifter handle, sweeps up the dash, and cuts across the top of each door panel. The Limited version of the Grand Cherokee 5.9 is loaded with nearly every available feature. Some of that standard equipment includes climate control, a full length center console, sun roof, power windows, door locks, mirrors and front seats, leather upholstery, and a high powered AM/FM/cassette/CD system.
ON THE ROAD - The news for 1998 is that Grand Cherokee is more powerful than ever before. Joining the inline six-cylinder and the 5.2 liter V8 is a 5.9 liter (360 cubic-inch) V8 that develops a healthy 245 horsepower and 345 lb-ft of torque. That's 25 horses and a whopping 45 more lb-ft of torque than the 5.2 liter (318 cubic-inch) V8. Chrysler claims a nearly 25 percent reduction in exhaust back pressure from a new, larger exhaust system. Also new is an electric cooling fan and a 150 amp alternator. The acceleration is surprisingly quick, 0-60 mph in just over seven seconds. The throttle action, however, is a bit "touchy," so the vehicle jumps quickly while pulling away from stoplights until you're used to the feeling. It can haul a 5000-pound trailer with the optional tow package, but curiously, even with more horsepower and more torque, the 5.9 liter version is rated to tow 1500 pounds less than the 318.
BEHIND THE WHEEL - Underneath Grand Cherokee is a combination of sedan and truck. It uses a unit body platform, which allows the floor to be low, and makes entering the vehicle easier. It also is supported by coil springs to give it a soft ride. The truck components underneath are the front and rear solid axles, certainly tough, but not nearly as responsive as the vehicle would be with independent front suspension. Its all-wheel-drive system is called Quadra-Trac, and essentially needs no input by the driver, unless a low transfer case range is necessary, where a floor-mounted lever is the control. This year, to aid steering responsiveness, a torsion bar inside the power steering system has been added. With over eight inches of ground clearance, it will handle relatively serious off-road maneuvers without ruining the undercarriage. Braking duties are handled by disc brakes at all four wheels, with a standard anti-lock braking system (ABS).
SAFETY - Dual airbags, ABS and side-impact protection are standard.
OPTIONS - The towing package adds $245, while skid plates and tow hooks cost $209 extra. Our tester had a $40 engine block heater.


text:
Most teens need about 8 to more than 9 hours of sleep each night. But about 1 in 4 teens has trouble sleeping. Lack of sleep can affect everything from our emotions to how well we focus on tasks like driving. It can affect sports performance, increase our chances of getting sick, and may be linked to weight gain in some people.
How can we get the sleep we need? Here are some ideas:
- Be active during the day. You've probably noticed how much running around little kids do – and how soundly they sleep. Take a tip from a toddler and get at least 60 minutes of exercise a day. Physical activity can decrease stress and help people feel more relaxed. Just don't work out too close to bedtime because exercise can wake you up before it slows you down.
- Avoid alcohol and drugs. Lots of people think that alcohol or drugs will make them relaxed and drowsy, but that's not the case. Drugs and alcohol disrupt sleep, increasing a person's chance of waking up in the middle of the night.
- Say goodnight to electronics. Experts recommend using the bedroom for sleep only. If you can't make your bedroom a tech-free zone, at least shut everything down an hour or more before lights out. Nothing says, "Wake up, something's going on!" like the buzz of a text or the ping of an IM.
- Keep a sleep routine. Going to bed at the same time every night helps the body expect sleep. Creating a set bedtime routine can enhance this relaxation effect. So unwind every night by reading, listening to music, spending time with a pet, writing in a journal, playing Sudoku, or doing anything else that relaxes you.
- Expect a good night's sleep. Stress can trigger insomnia, so the more you agonize about not sleeping, the greater the risk you'll lie awake staring at the ceiling. Instead of worrying that you won't sleep, remind yourself that you can. Say, "Tonight, I will sleep well" several times during the day. It can also help to practice breathing exercises or gentle yoga poses before bed.
Everyone has a sleepless night once in a while. But if you regularly have trouble sleeping and you think it's affecting your mood or performance, talk to us.


text:
October Puzzle of the Month
In honor of the release of Brooklyn Castle this week, the October puzzle of the month comes from a game between IS 318k teacher Elizabeth Spiegel and former IS 318k student Rochelle Ballantyne. In the position below Elizabeth is playing black.
Can you find a way for black to win a piece?
Bring the solution to this puzzle to our October Family Chess Night and win a prize!
If you haven't seen the trailer for Brooklyn Castle yet, watch it here.


text:
You might suspect that your best young managers are looking for a better gig—and you're probably right. Research shows that today's most-sought-after early-career professionals are constantly networking and thinking about the next step, even if they seem fully engaged. And employee-development programs aren't making them happy enough to stay.
We reached these conclusions after conducting face-to-face interviews and analyzing two large international databases created from online surveys of more than 1,200 employees. We found that young high achievers—30 years old, on average, and with strong academic records, degrees from elite institutions, and international internship experience—are antsy. Three-quarters sent out résumés, contacted search firms, and interviewed for jobs at least once a year during their first employment stint. Nearly 95% regularly engaged in related activities such as updating résumés and seeking information on prospective employers. They left their companies, on average, after 28 months.
And who can blame them? Comparing the peripatetic managers' salary histories with those of peers who stayed put, we found that each change of employer created a measurable advantage in pay; in fact, a job change was the biggest single determinant of a pay increase. This represents a significant difference from the past. Job hopping has long been viewed as a shortcut to the top, but research showed that was a myth for earlier generations, who paid a price in terms of promotions and often saw their salaries suffer as well.
The Career-development Gap
Dissatisfaction with some employee-development efforts appears to fuel many early exits. We asked young managers what their employers do to help them grow in their jobs and what they'd like their employers to do, and found some large gaps. Workers reported that companies generally satisfy their needs for on-the-job development and that they value these opportunities, which include high-visibility positions and significant increases in responsibility. But they're not getting much in the way of formal development, such as training, mentoring, and coaching—things they also value highly.
Why the disconnect? We think it's because formal training is costly and can take employees off the job for short periods of time. Employers are understandably reluctant to make big investments in workers who might not stay long. But this creates a vicious circle: Companies won't train workers because they might leave, and workers leave because they don't get training. By offering promising young managers a more balanced menu of development opportunities, employers might boost their inclination to stick around.


text:
Gaming mice have been changing over the past few years, no longer is having adjustable DPI enough to satisfy gamers, they want to be able to modify the X and Y axis independently and want huge amounts of programmable buttons. The Gila from Genius is capable of both, indeed it can have 72 different mappings for the 10 buttons thanks to the 32K of onboard storage. The MSRP is $65, if that is within your budget head over to Hi Tech Reviews to see their opinion of the mouse.
"The Gila by Genius, a part of their GX Gaming line of PC gaming peripherals, is a mouse designed for MMO and RTS gaming. Genius, using the brand GX Gaming, has released the Gila gaming mouse which has eight additional buttons, adjustable weight, and adjustable DPI, from 200 up through 8200. "
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Shogun Bros. Ballista MK-1 Gaming Mouse @ Benchmark Reviews
- Speedlink Decus 5000dpi Gaming Mouse @ eTeknix
- Mionix Avior 7000 Gaming Mouse @ eTeknix
- 12-Way Gaming Mouse Roundup @ Legion Hardware
- CM Storm Reaper Mouse from the Aluminum Gaming Series Review @ Modders-Inc
- Mionix Avior 7000 Optical Gaming Mouse @ NikKTech
- Func KB-460 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard @ Benchmark Reviews
- FUNC KB-460 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ TechwareLabs
- MSI GK-601 Cherry Red mechanical keyboard @ Kitguru
- Func KB-460 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review @ Techgage


text:
Jewish Gangsters Raped, Killed Children As Young As 2 On Film
Israel Shahak, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Pluto Press, London 1994, page 87
Rome, Italy -- Italian and Russian police, working together, broke up a ring of Jewish gangsters who had been involved in the manufacture of child rape and snuff pornography.
Three Russian Jews and eight Italian Jews were arrested after police discovered they had been kidnapping non-Jewish children between the ages of two and five years old from Russian orphanges, raping the children, and then murdering them on film. Mostly non-Jewish customers, including 1700 nationwide, 600 in Italy, and and unknown number in the United States, paid as much as $20,000 per film to watch little children being raped and murdered.
Jewish officials in a major Italian news agency tried to cover the story up, but were circumvented by Italisn news reporters, who broadcasts scenes from the films live at prime time on Italisn television to more than 11 million Italian viewers. Jewish officials then fired the executives responsible, claiming they were spreading "blood libel."
Throughout history, various groups have accused sects of Jews of ritually murdering small children. One such account, that of Hugh of Lincoln, led to the expulsion of all Jews from Britain in the 13th Century. Such accounts have generally been discounted, but are so wide spread that Jewish organizations have developed a name for them -- "blood libel".
The American group the ADL was founded to defend a Jew, Leo Frank, accused of raping and murdering a five year old girl, Mary Fagan, in his Atlanta pencil factory in 1913. The ADL claims he was innocent. A mob lynched him after the governor commuted his death sentence to life in prison.
Though AP and Reuters both ran stories on the episode, US media conglomerates refused to carry the story on television news, again saying the story would prejudice Americans against Jews.
Jewish gangsters in Russia have become increasingly linked to traffic in "white slaves" and prostitutes through Israel, according to a recent report in the Jerusalem Post. Israel turns an official blind eye to forced prostitution, and does not punish Israeli citizens who choose to own "sex slaves", as long as the slaves are foreign and non-Jews.
London, Sunday, 01.10.2000
|Special Investigation
British link to 'snuff' videos
Jason Burke in London, Amelia Gentleman in Moscow, Philip Willan in Rome
Observer - Sunday October 1, 2000
Britain is a key link in the biggest ever international investigation into the production and supply of paedophile 'snuff' movies - in which children are murdered on film - an Observer investigation can reveal.
The key suspect in the inquiry, a Russian who was arrested last week in Moscow for distribution of thousands of sadistic child porn videos and pictures, was traced following the seizure of his products from British paedophiles.
Dmitri Vladimirovich Kuznetsov, a 30-year-old former car mechanic in Moscow, was identified after British Customs and police traced the origin of violent child porn videos found in the UK back to Russia.
Last week Italian police seized 3,000 of Kuznetsov's videos on their way to clients in Italy, sparking an international hunt for paedophiles who have bought his products. The Italian investigators say the material includes footage of children dying during abuse. Prosecutors in Naples are considering charging those who have bought the videos with complicity in murder. They say some may have specifically requested films of killings.
British authorities yesterday confirmed that scores of Kuznetsov's videos, produced in his small flat in Moscow's rundown Vykhino district, have been found in the UK. They are concerned that 'snuff' movies in which children are killed may have also been imported.
Around a dozen British men have already been arrested and charged with offences alleged to be connected to the Russian tapes. A second Russian child porn ring, which allegedly had a British distributor, was broken up earlier this year. The investigation into the importing of violent Russian child porn which led to the identification and subsequent imprisonment of Kuznetsov started about 15 months ago after Customs seized material coming into the country. Since then there have been dozens of other finds.
'We have seen some very, very nasty stuff involving sadistic abuse of very young children, but actual deaths on film takes it a whole step further. That is very worrying,' said one senior customs officer this weekend.
British paedophiles were paying between £50 and £100 for Kuznetsov's tapes, the officer said. Further fees were paid for access to a website that features pictures of extremely violent abuse.
Though two men arrested with Kuznetsov have also been imprisoned by Moscow authorities, only one of the three remains behind bars. Dmitri Ivanov was sentenced to 11 years for actually participating in the abuse that was being filmed. The others were released under an amnesty aimed at clearing Russia's overcrowded prisons.
When officers from the Moscow Criminal Investigation Department raided Kuznetsov's flat they found two boys in a makeshift studio. They seized a huge quantity of films and other pornographic material as well as lists of clients in Italy, Germany, America and Britain.
Last week Italian detectives moved in, following months of inquiries, and arrested eight people. The police searched more than 600 homes and say they now have evidence against about 500 people. Among the suspects were businessmen, public employees and a university student. Several of them were married, with children of their own. Hundreds of people are also under investigation in Germany.
The Russian videos, which had been ordered over the internet, were intercepted when they came into Italy by post, repackaged and then delivered by undercover police officers. They cost between £300 and £4,000, depending on what type of film was ordered.
Covert film of young children naked or undressing was known as a 'SNIPE' video. The most appalling category was code-named 'Necros Pedo' in which children were raped and tortured until they died.
Police in Russia and the UK believe that Kuznetsov and his associates have been in business for more than two years in which time they are believed to have recruited around 100 boys - aged between nine and 15 - to be filmed.
'Most of the children were rounded up from railway stations. A lot of them came from the suburbs, or surrounding regions and were from deprived, problem families,' said Kiril Mazurin, a police spokesman.
'Usually when children like this arrive in the capital, they've got no idea where to go and hang around in the station. It's very easy to entice this kind of teenager - with a promise of a warm bed or a trip to the cinema.'
Many were lured away from orphanages. 'Children are not locked in,' said Mazurin. 'Anyone can come along and promise them a meal at McDonalds. It doesn't take any more than that."
Some children were paid a commission to find other boys willing to be filmed, according to reports in the Russian press, for a fee of between 100 and 300 roubles (£2.50 - £7).
Kuznetsov had given up his job in 1998 to devote himself to the lucrative pornography industry. A self-taught computer expert, he was in the process of upgrading his equipment to allow him to e-mail videos directly to clients when police raided him.
Many customers repeatedly ordered videos from him. The Naples newspaper Il Mattino published a transcript of an alleged email exchange between a prospective client and the Russian vendors.
'Promise me you're not ripping me off,' says the Italian.
'Relax, I can assure you this one really dies,' the Russian responds.
'The last time I paid and I didn't get what I wanted.'
'What do you want?'
'To see them die.'
Friday, May 19 2000 (14 Iyar 5760)
Amnesty: Israel failing to deal with white-slave trade
By Dan Izenberg and Heidi J. Gleit
JERUSALEM (May 19) - Israel has failed to take adequate measures against human rights abuses of women who have been brought here and forced to provide sexual services, Amnesty International charged.
"This is so," a special Amnesty report on the trafficking of women from the former Soviet Union said, "even though many of them have been subjected to human rights abuses such as enslavement or torture, including rape and other forms of sexual abuse, by traffickers, pimps, or others involved in Israel's sex industry."
Amnesty International also criticized Israel for not providing a procedure to grant asylum to women who have been smuggled into the country often on the basis of false promises of work having nothing to do with sex.
Fighting the trade in women and bringing foreign women here to work as prostitutes is a priority for the Israel Police, but it is a very difficult phenomenon to fight, police investigations head Cmdr. Yossi Sedbon said yesterday.
One of the main problems is that there is not a law against selling women, he explained, adding that he is aware of the initiatives to pass such a law and hopes they are successful.
Justice Minister Yossi Beilin told Amnesty International representatives yesterday that Deputy Attorney-General Yehudit Karp is preparing an amendment to the Penal Law which would address the trafficking phenomenon and provide immunity for trafficked women. He predicted that the legislation would be presented to the Knesset at its winter session.
According to Amnesty International, hundreds of women are brought to Israel from the former Soviet Union every year.
According to Amnesty International, Israel is bound by international law and by international covenants that it has signed to stamp out the sex trafficking.
Police are arresting suspects on related charges such as kidnapping, pimping, raping, and assaulting the women, Sedbon said.
The other major problem is that the women are scared to file police complaints and testify against the pimps, he said. Since most of them are in the country illegally, they are scared to approach police. Fear of reprisal by the pimps further paralyzes them. Police try to get around this both by promising to protect complainants and by initiating operations to collect evidence against and raid brothels, he said.
An additional complication is that prosecutors need the women who complain to testify in the court cases against the pimps, which can be months after the initial complaint is filed. Since the women are here illegally and there is a chance that the pimps will harm them if they are left to their own devices here, they have often ended up sitting in jail until the trial is completed.
Sedbon said that they now try to send the women home and bring them back here for the trial.
Sedbon declined to comment on the complaints filed against Afula police chief Ch.-Supt. Shlomo Marmelstein and Tel Aviv police chief Cmdr. Shlomo Aharonishky for not acting against the problem, saying he could not comment on specific cases.
Sedbon emphasized that the issue is a priority for police and that each police district's serious crimes division is dealing with the problem.
Statistics police released earlier this year show an increase in the number of cases opened against pimps: 279 in 1997; 370 in 1998; and 506 in 1999.
Sedbon also said that only a minority of the foreign women working here as prostitutes are kidnapped and forced into prostitution.
Jews are allowed by their God to keep slaves. The modern day Israel takes advantage of this divine permission.
"Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves. You may also buy some of the temporary residents living among you and members of their clans born in your country, and they will become your property. You can will them to your children as inherited property and can make them slaves for life, but you must not rule over your fellow Israelites ruthlessly." (Leviticus 25:44-46) www.ety.com/HRP/jewishstudies/snuffporn.htm From: Oct. 2000 Posted to FW on Dec. 28, 2010
"Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves. You may also buy some of the temporary residents living among you and members of their clans born in your country, and they will become your property. You can will them to your children as inherited property and can make them slaves for life, but you must not rule over your fellow Israelites ruthlessly." (Leviticus 25:44-46)
From: Oct. 2000
Posted to FW on Dec. 28, 2010


text:
Canadians tout 'Argo' rebuttal
A former Canadian prime minister said Thursday the real story of how a former Canadian ambassador protected Americans during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis is a "better story" than Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning picture "Argo."
Joe Clark, Canada's prime minister in 1979, made the remarks at a screening of the documentary "Our Man in Tehran" at the Toronto International Film Festival.
"Argo" came under criticism from some Canadians, including former ambassador Ken Taylor, who said he felt slighted by "Argo" because it makes Canada look like a meek observer to CIA heroics.
"I think the truth is the better story," Clark said to applause.
Taylor kept the Americans hidden at his residence and at the home of his deputy, John Sheardown, in Tehran for three months and facilitated their escape by arranging plane tickets and persuading the Ottawa government to issue fake passports. He also agreed to go along with the CIA's film production cover story to get the Americans out of Iran.
Taylor became a hero in Canada and in the United States, where crowds celebrated with banners that proclaimed, "Thank you, Canada."
One year after "Argo" premiered at the festival, Taylor has debuted his own account of the high-risk caper. He said the documentary offers "a very true" look at Canada's role in rescuing six U.S. citizens during the crisis.
"Argo" made no mention of Sheardown, the First Secretary at the embassy. It was Sheardown who took the first call from the American diplomats who had evaded capture when Iranian militants seized the U.S. Embassy in November 1979 and agreed right away to take the Americans in.
"Argo" screenwriter Chris Terrio, who the best adapted screenplay prize at the Oscars, mentioned Taylor and Sheardown in his speech after saluting Mendez at the awards in February. Affleck also briefly thanked Canada in his speech last February.
Friends of Taylor were outraged when "Argo" debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival last year. The original postscript of the movie said that Taylor received 112 citations and awards for his work in freeing the hostages and suggested Taylor didn't deserve them because the movie ends with the CIA deciding to let Canada have the credit for helping the Americans escape.
Taylor has called the postscript lines "disgraceful and insulting" and said it would have caused outrage in Canada if the lines were not changed. Affleck flew Taylor to Los Angeles after the Toronto debut and allowed him to insert a postscript that gave Canada some credit.
Affleck said before the Oscars this year that he admired Taylor very much but said he was surprised Taylor still had an issue with the film. Affleck also said then that he agreed to narrate the documentary "Our Man in Tehran," but Affleck is not in the documentary.
The 85-minute film comes from Toronto-based filmmakers Larry Weinstein and Drew Taylor, who include interviews with Taylor, Clark, former CIA agent Tony Mendez and former CIA agent and hostage William Daugherty. The film traces the political landscape that caused an angry mob to descend on the U.S. Embassy in the Iranian capital and take 52 Americans hostage.
While Affleck's Oscar-winning thriller focused on the exploits of Mendez, "Our Man in Tehran" offers a much broader look, including Canada's role, Taylor said Thursday before walking the red carpet.
Former President Jimmy Carter has said "90 percent of the contributions to the ideas and the consummation of the plan was Canadian," but "Argo" "gives almost full credit to the American CIA."


text:
Show All Answers
In order to use ePlans, you will need to submit a Building Permit application or a Site Plan Review Application. As soon as you submit your notarized application and it has been reviewed for completeness, an ePlans project # will be created and you will get an Invitation email and an Applicant Upload Task email to proceed with your project. Building Permit applications can be submitted to firstname.lastname@example.com Site Plan Review applications can be submitted to firstname.lastname@example.com
For non Internet Explorer users, such as Safari, Firefox or Chrome, you will need both Flash and Silverlight installed on your computer. As long as you have Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight installed on your computer, the system should work properly once you log in.
However, ePlans is optimized for use with Internet Explorer, so we do recommend using that browser for the best ePlans experience possible. We also have a link on the ProjectDox ePlans web page to a System Use Requirements manual. You may want to read through it for any useful hints for the type of system you are using.
However, if your plans need to be reviewed by agencies who are not using ePlans, you will have to take a hard copy to them for review. You will need to provide proof of their approval by uploading their approval signature or letter to the "Approved" folder in ePlans.
When your plans are approved by all departments, you will receive an email indicating that your plans are approved and after payment, they will be ready for download.
You will be responsible for printing out a set of plans for your job site.
However, the primary factors in the length of the plan review is the adherence to the submittal requirements, quality of the drawings, and the complexity of the project.
Plans, specifications, plats, reports, or other documents submitted in electronic format for review must be signed and sealed electronically pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 471.025, 481.221, and 668.001-006. Specifically, with reference to Florida Statutes Chapter 481 and Florida Administrative Rule 61G1-16.005 for Architects, or Florida Statutes Chapter 471 and Florida Administrative Code Rule 61G15- 23.003 (2) for Engineers. Scanned copies of signed and sealed documents are not an accepted electronic submittal method (See Subsection (1) of 61G15-23.003) There are many different accepted methods for digitally signing and sealing a plan using commonly accepted public / private key technology provided by various vendors. Some are listed on our ePlan web site. It is important that any method that is utilized be accompanied by a signed and sealed statement from the professional that the method and software that have been utilized to sign and seal the plans complies with the intent of the Board Rules. Plans examiners cannot approve plans without the appropriate Electronic Signature and Seal. This would be done through ProjectDox which is our electronic plan review software. Although the Florida Statutes cover electronic plan submittals and digital signatures, the city has broad home rule authority under Article VIII, Section 2 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes to regulate in many areas. Sections 166.222, 553.791 and 553.80 Florida Statutes specifically authorizes municipalities to provide a schedule of reasonable inspection fees in order to defer the costs of inspection and enforcement of building codes. In particular, section 553.80(7(a) as it relates to the enforcement by local governments of the building codes recognizes that the term enforcement includes the review of building plans, inspections, permit processing, etc. So, the city has broad home rule powers to establish an EPlans system as a means of deferring the costs associated with the submittal and review of plans, conducting inspections, etc.


text:
|Article number:
|PM4343 topaz
|In stock
Vintaj® Patinas are opaque inks specially formulated by Ranger to adhere to metal. They create beautiful and durable patina effects. The Patinas will colorize Vintaj® Natural Brass Company findings and filigrees (as well as other metals) for gorgeous jewelry and crafting projects.
Sold in 0.5oz squeeze bottles.


text:
Church planting is not easy work.
Ben Arment shares some lessons he has learned out of his church planting experiences in his book,
Church in the Making: What Makes or Breaks a New Church Before it Starts
In the introduction, Arment writes for church planters who struggle.
How did church planting become such a spiritual crapshoot? Why is it that some churches fail why others succeed? How is it that prayerful, hardworking men and women who are called by God and filled with faith could fall flat on their faces?
Pulling from his own experiences in church planting, both from one that struggled to get going and one that he is currently in, he takes this angle:
- Understand the spiritual receptivity of the community where you are planting.
He writes:
This book attempts to uncover the mystery of church planting. . . Church planting, it turns out, is remarkably organic.
Part 1 is called Good Ground – where Arment shares about spiritual receptivity at the level of local community. I write about spiritual receptivity a lot, but focused on the one-to one conversation level. Arment brings the wisdom of doing that work in the community.
Part 2 is called "Rolling Rocks." Arment looks at momentum and suggest some was to capture that social momentum.
Part 3 is called "Deep Roots." Arment looks at how a new church development springs out of the the roots of it's community, rather than a vision being imported from another community. Church planters will have a deep connection to their local community, some that will take the time to build.
"Planting a church in a spiritually infertile community can be done, but it's like walking up an escalator that's going down."
I've got the church planting bruises and blessings.
I know that church planting is not easy work from my first hand experiences.
I spent 5 years on the team to start a church for immigrants that still is up and running with it's founding pastor.
I spent 7 years on the team to start a second church for immigrants that continues to this day with it's founding pastor.
Seven months ago, we've gotten our family involved in a third immigrant oriented church that will look forward to starting public services in October 2015.
My role has always been a support role and never the lead pastor. That is consistent with God's calling on my life.
But that doesn't mean I've not seen the ups and downs of launching a new church.
Bruises from disappointments when people walk away.
Blessings of seeing people discover faith in Jesus Christ.
Bruises from early co-leaders who abandon the original vision and bail out.
Blessings from new believers who are so excited about Jesus they keep bringing their friends.
If you are planting a church, you'll like this book
Other books to church planting take a look at leadership and theology of church planting. This book adds a sociological layer, focused on momentum and social networks.
For my take, the core of this book is knowing the spiritual receptivity of the community where you will plant your church.
Some might call this
- Knowing your community
- Community Exegesis (Read Brian Clark's questions)
As I look to participating in my 3rd church plant in a brand new community where I have zero roots, this book points out some of the challenges that will be ahead of me.
Arment uses the parable of the soil types in Matthew 13:3-9 to apply to church planting along with examples from his own experience.
Not only is your ability to share the gospel dependent on a person's heart condition, but your ability to plant a church successfully is dependent upon your community's spiritual fertility as well. . . It never dawns on most church planters that their target community already has an established degree of spiritual fertility (page 20).
Arment then unpacks
- the spiritual fertility of the "soil" in which the church is planted,
- methods of cultivation,
- tapping into social networks, and
- creating and sustaining momentum.
To see how they all fit together, you'll need to pick up your copy of Church in the Making: What Makes or Breaks a New Church Before it Starts, by Ben Arment
When I have taught churches that want to do a door to door evangelism campaign, I invite them to not only think about how to share the gospel, but also to learn about the spiritual thirst of the community as one of the 5 outcomes of door to door work. I believe that noticing spiritual thirst will open good conversational doors.
You might do the community exegesis of visiting with local officials to learn about the community.
The church you want to plant is not a fortress, but are the people of God on the mission of God. Brainstorm ways the church can bless its community and ask the question "How can we be the best church for the neighborhood?"
In the process, you'll learn the spiritual receptivity of the neighborhood.
Quotes I liked:
- When a new church struggles year after year to see fruit from its activity, we should assume it's not quite time to plant. Instead, there is tilling, watering, and cultivating to be done.
- It doesn't matter how good your service, your worship, or your preaching, your church is ultimately judged by social network.
- There are two activities for church planters: cultivating and planting. If you do the right thing in the wrong season, you get zero results.
- But if people are leaving because they don't like our vision, we should celebrate. Their exodus verifies that our purpose is being lived out. Vision is affirmed not only by the kind of people we attract but also by the kind of people who leave.
- Not everyone in your church can help you further the movement. Nor should they be made to feel guilty if they don't. But fueling a movement is about identifying your connectors and enabling them to reach even more people. This is what Jesus did by investing in twelve disciples to keep the movement going from his time until ours.
- People aren't inspired by spreadsheets. They're inspired by changed lives.
- After seven years of planting a church, it became clear that our most committed colaborers were the people who had found Jesus through our ministry.
- Paul made a groundbreaking statement to the church of Corinth that ought to forever change how we view our churches: "We have the hope that as your faith increases, our area of ministry will be greatly enlarged, so that we may preach the gospel to the regions beyond you" (2 Cor. 10:15–16).
- Planting a church in a spiritually infertile community can be done, but it's like walking up an escalator that's going down.
Links to Other reviews:
- Church in the Making by Ben Arment doesn't mince any words, and it has the tone of a soldier who has fought the good fight and won, but at a high personal cost, with the sense that the battles could have been easier with better intelligence, and mourning the soldier-friends who he has seen fall around him. http://therooftopblog.wordpress.com/05/24/book-review-church-in-the-making-by-ben-arment-terrific-and-not-just-on-church-planting/, also found on Twitter at @JamesWJewell
Related Church Planting books
All links will connect you with the book on Amazon. Any purchase made will earn me a small commission. I've read each of these and can recommend them to the discussion.
- Planting New Churches in a Postmodern Age, Ed Stetzer.
- The Tangible Kingdom: Creating Incarnational Community, Hugh Halter and Matt Smay
- Getting Started: A Practical Guide to House Church Planting
- Organic Church: Growing Faith Where Life Happens, Niel Cole
- Evangelism Where You Live: Engaging Your Community by Stephen Pate
- Planting Missional Churches. Ed Stetzer
- Barefoot Church: Serving the Least in a Consumer Culture (Exponential Series), Brandon Hatmaker
- Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend, Andy Stanley
- Launch: Starting a New Church from Scratch, Nelson Searcy
- Transforming Church in Rural America, Shannon O'Dell
Connect with the Author
Order your copy
Order your copy of Church in the Making: What Makes or Breaks a New Church Before it Starts, by Ben Arment from Amazon. I will receive a small commission.
Escalator photo credit: Going up via (license)


text: Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal in California (updated with photos) Friday, June 28, 2013 | Sacramento, CA Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Abbey Maurer and Kim Kearsing soon to marry at the Sacramento County Clerk's office. Listen to 6:04 p.m. update Click to Listen: (mobile users click to listen) The appeals court's action was expected – but it wasn't expected this soon, just two days after the U.S. Supreme Court effectively nullified California's ban on same-sex marriage. The court originally said its stay of a lower court's ruling overturning Proposition 8 would remain in effect for at least 25 days. But late this afternoon, the appeals court issued the briefest of orders: "The stay in the above matter is dissolved effective immediately." Read the full court order. The move means gay and lesbian couples should be able to immediately obtain marriage licenses from California county clerks. Just after the Supreme Court's ruling Wednesday, Governor Jerry Brown ordered the clerks to begin issuing the licenses as soon as the stay was lifted. Though they've been waiting for five years to get married, many couples thought they still had three more weeks to get ready. Diana Luiz and Nicola Simmersbach were first in line at the county clerk's office in Sacramento. Nicola says they found out on social media. "She just suddenly said, Nicola, come here right now. And I heard her tone and I better move now, and she said, 'Now.' "And I never talk like that. I said, 'I think I see something on Facebook. I'm not sure what it is." "We read it and we didn't know what it was." Luiz forgot the rings. While she was gone, three more couples came in to get licenses. The Sacramento County Clerks office urges everyone to go online first. The office will process licenses and marry anyone who wants to until 7 tonight. Same-sex marriages are legal in California for the first time since 2008 – when they were allowed for a few months before voters approved Prop 8. Prop 8 supporters blasted today's move by the appeals court. "This outrageous act tops off a chronic pattern of lawlessness, throughout this case, by judges and politicians hell-bent on thwarting the vote of the people to redefine marriage by any means, even outright corruption," says a statement at www.protectmarriage.com. Attorney General Kamala Harris praised the ruling - then rushed to San Francisco City Hall, where she presided over the wedding of the plaintiffs who challenged Prop 8, Kris Perry and Sandy Stier. The Sacramento County Clerk's office says it will remain open until 7pm Friday to issue marriage licenses, then resume on Monday morning.El Dorado, Yolo and Placer counties say they will begin issuing licenses on Monday. Abbey Maurer and Kim Kearsing soon to marry at the Sacramento County Clerk's office. Diana Luiz and Nicola Simmersbach fill out marriage license paperwork at the Sacramento County Clerk's office Friday afternoon. Andrew Nixon/Capital Public Radio Follow us for more stories like this CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you. As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain the journalism that allows us to discover stories that are important to our audience. If you believe in what we do and support our mission, please donate today. Donate Today


text:
Find the best death doulas near Slocum, Rhode Island
Browse death doulas near Slocum, Rhode Island. Ever Loved makes it easy to find a local death doula, learn about their approach and experience and read reviews from other families.
Browsing 1 - 6 of 6 death doulas near Slocum, Rhode Island
Planning a funeral?
Planning a funeral?
Easily keep everyone in the loop with a free memorial website.
Get started
Reduce family stress
Reduce family stress
See the things your family will need if something happens to you.
Protect your family


text:
Student Life
Life of two campuses
Typically, students spend the first two years of the program at MIT—though where you live and how often you commute from one campus to the other depends on your specialty and the location of your advisor's lab. Most students spend summer semesters at WHOI.
At Woods Hole, students are treated like colleagues. Much is learned from listening to and working with other graduate students. Both Joint Program offices (at MIT and Woods Hole) "feel personal." Staff know the students and are quick to move on issues that need solving.
On both campuses, students have the resources of a world-class research institution at their fingertips. They talk of the value of being around colleagues who are studying the same interdisciplinary problems from other angles. Cross-pollination of ideas creates a buzz of excitement in hallways and at lunch tables.
There is opportunity to pursue other passions too, like music. After auditioning in the MIT Music and Arts Department, one recent student was offered subsidized lessons in harpsichord and a coveted chance to perform as a soloist at the Institute's Killian Hall. Another said of mixing piano and physics:
"I found it tremendously important as an emotional outlet. It's abstract, but you can emote while you do it, which you certainly can't do while writing your theories."
Harvard's cooperative agreement with the Joint Program means you can take advantage of another world-class university down the street (literally). Some students have Harvard faculty on their doctoral committees, for example. The Joint Program has an agreement with Brown University as well.
For more, see the Community section.
Managing the Commute
Regular bus service joins MIT and Woods Hole during the school year, and the program covers the costs. In addition, the program has a car for students to borrow for the trip and offers subsidized Boston bus and subway passes. Apartments are available, if you need to stay for a few days at one location or the other.
Bottom line, you do not need to have a car to be in this program. Nor would you incur any costs commuting between the two campuses for Joint Program purposes.
Finding Housing
Housing can be particularly tight in the small village of Woods Hole. That is one reason why WHOI owns residential properties in the Woods Hole/Falmouth community. The WHOI Housing Office provides these residences for use by students and guests of the Institution. Student needs are the priority throughout the year.
MIT also provides help finding housing near the Cambridge campus. Go to the Department of Housing web page for more information.
Attending seminars and classes
Both MIT and WHOI attract a multitude of top-notch researchers as guest lecturers. Go to the Event Calendars and Seminars sections for schedules.
Students typically do not have to commute to attend classes. Instead, the program uses videoconferencing to link classrooms at MIT and WHOI.


text:
Running can be divided into three classes: sprinting, middle-distance and long distance running. And while running or marathon is one of the popular long distance races which are done annually in developed countries, running training on the other hand, remains the basic requirement for a runner to win races. You might be asking why it is very important for a runner to undergo running training. Well, first and foremost, because runners need everything they will learn from such training. This includes learning the various techniques and running skills to that of acquiring the right discipline crucial to winning races and marathon games. And in tough contests such as reaching the 5k or 10k finish line, an intensive running training is definitely needed. All athletes must be involved in the running training to get to the 10k finish line and therefore, the best runner with the most excellent motivation will win the race. Here are some tips on how to start with your own running training to make sure you get to the 10k finish line.
Balanced Diet And Dietary Supplements
Eating nutritious foods is necessary for a runner to win the 10k finish line and these include foods that are rich in calcium since healthy and strong bones are needed in order to win the contest. Foods rich in carbohydrates and fat foods are also helpful since they will give the runner an extra dose of energy to finish the race at minimal time.
Jogging Every Morning
Did you know that jogging in the morning replenishes the body and is an excellent form of exercise? Yes, jogging, as everybody knows is one very good form of exercise. And since replenishment is necessary to relax a runner's both body and mind before any competition, every runner should start and participate in a running training to guarantee winning and reaching the 10k finish line.
Adequate Hours Of Sleep And Rest
In the same manner that proper nutrition is necessary in running training, sleep and rest also play very important roles in running training. It's simply because it is during sleep that the body gets the chance to relax, grow and repair itself. Also the heartbeat slows down allowing it more time to rest between beats. And so naturally, if the runner will not get enough sleep before the contest, he is surely to feel cranky and tired. Sleep and rest are definite requirements for the runner to think clearly while lack of sleep and rest during the competition will definitely show you the way to lose. That is why, make it your goal to always listen to your coach or trainor.
Heeding The Trainer's Advice And Abiding
A runner often finds himself a coach to practice with and together, they find ways to improve his running skills. The coach develops new techniques for the runner to win the competition. Now, this is where your acceptance to listen and learn will come in. Always hear out what your coach is telling you. He has been a runner himself and therefore has acquired sufficient experiences that merited him his mastery of running.
You must make it a point to always follow the instructions and strategies that your coach are sharing with you. By doing that, you are bringing yourself a few steps away to reaching your goals in running. Always ask questions. That way, you will experience less stress and pressure in reaching the 10k finish line.
Truly, running training to get to the 10k finish line requires a lot of discipline and hard work. In order to reach the goal, persistence and practice must be learned and mastered. Running training will be a good help for the athletes to boost their confidence and motivate themselves to win the contest.


text:
Here are some...
Here are some...
Hugo, you'll pay for it....
here are some sumac and birch from Wisconsin
Ebony Ti
Velvia 100
210 caltar
Doesnt have to be alive, right?
Last edited by Colin Graham; 24-Sep-2008 at 16:37.
Ok, I'm in for this one. All of these were taken in Muir Woods in Northern California. All are 8x10 silver contact prints. Portrait lenses. First one with the 11x14 Hawkeye and the other three with the SEROCO 5x8 portrait.
Last edited by Jim Fitzgerald; 21-Jan-2008 at 17:08. Reason: forgot one!
Fowles published a later edition of the book with photographs by William Neill: www.williamneill.com
Both editions are long out of print. Fowles's essay is wonderful.
I'll see if I can find a copy of them, thanks!
Great images everyone, I love it! :-)
Daniel Buck - 3d VFX artist
3d work: DanielBuck.net
photography: 404Photography.net - BuckshotsBlog.com
Deardorff 8X10, Fuji 450C, TMY 400