text:
|Dachsund (Photo credit: stirwise)
Dennys Funny Quotes: Funny Video: Happy Dachsund Plays Fetch With Machine: From Denny: Check out this hilarious dachsund playing fetch with his own play machine in the hallway of his house. He knows exactly how to place the ball into the machine and when to start running to catch the ball as the machine winds up to throw it.
At the end of the video enters the family's little baby, sitting in the hallway, having fun stuffing the machine with a ball. Then the dog brings another ball to place in the machine. He politely waits for the baby first. When the dog starts running to catch the ball down the hall the baby starts laughing. Definitely in the Too Cute category.
The man about town: introducing the infamous Louie! - more pet names available, check it out!


text: On Wed, 2005-02-16 at 03:39 -0500, Patrick Geoffray wrote: > In general yes, more opportunities for optimization is better. Now, > assuming that irregular datatypes can be optimized as much as regular > ones is wrong. The hardware can gather/scatter better than the > application for nice long strides. > However, MPI libs should print > insults when tiny segments are used (when the scatter/gather efficiency > collapse). The developer assumes that's it's fine because he does not > know or he does not care. I have seen code that used a multi megabyte array of 64bit float/short pairs, effectively having 10 bits of data and 6 bits of "space". Changing this to a 64bit float and two 32bit ints removed the void space and replaced it with deliberate zero data. The "data transferred" went up, application buffer sizes remained the same and performance was a whole lot better. The application writer had used a short to "save space" and was somewhat stunned at the performance improvement. This is a situation that would be best avoided, maybe user education is the key but it's a common problem and there are an awful lot of users. I'm not against complex datatypes on MPI but they are hard to deal with and do get mis-used. Ashley,

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Become a fan, join the Riverhawk Rowdies.
The Riverhawk Rowdies are a group of students who support the various athletic clubs by attending games and getting noisy. They also help with fundraising and raising school spirit.
You can show your support!
All our athletic club teams are self supportive – the student athletes raise the money themselves. You can show your support for these hard working students by making a direct donation to the Riverhawk Athletic Fund. Simply write a check and send to; WVU Parkersburg, 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26104 c/o Business Office.
No results


text:
Skip to Main Content
Experience Modesto
How Do I...
Departments & Offices
Parks, Recreation & Neighborhoods
Night at the Bowl
Night at the Bowl
A night featuring live entertainment accompanied by tastings from area wineries and restaurants, as well as a selection of premium beers.
Beverage Tastings
7up/Noah Water
Delta Sierra Beverage
Twisted Barrel
Silkwood Wines
St Jorge Winery
Preservation Coffee
Do Good Distillery
Food Tastings
Skewers Kabob House
Chopping Block
Rodin Ranch
Bayou Bar and Grill
Ralston's Goat
Hilmar Cheese
Fiscalini Cheese
Rita's Frozen Custard
Tickets are only $35 per person/$60 per couple in advance, or $40 per person at the door. They can be purchased at the following locations:
The City of Modesto, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department
1010 Tenth Street Suite 4400, Modesto
Gottshalk Music Center
133 Burney Street, Modesto
Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau
1000 L St., Modesto (behind Centre Plaza)
Events Calendar
Holiday Parade
Love Modesto
McHenry Museum
National Night Out
Night at the Bowl
Poet's Corner Contest
Spirit of Giving 5K Run
Volunteer Opportunities
Slideshow Left Arrow
Slideshow Right Arrow


text:
UPDATE: Theatrical Trailer for THE HOBBIT 3 Coming Nov. 6?
Tim here, and Happy Halloween everyone. It's the last day of October and we still haven't gotten a theatrical trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies like we thought. TORN is reporting that November 6th may be the date. Warner Bros. will likely pair it with another big movie of theirs: Interstellar. This is a slight margin of error for PJ's earlier comments this year. We can't hold it against him as we all know delays are bound to happen. Plus today is a special day for him.
We'll keep an eye out and share it with you as soon as it hits. For the meantime enjoy dressing up as your favorite characters from your favorite 3D movies this year... Happy Halloween. And... Happy Birthday Peter Jackson!
The release of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies arrives in theaters December 17th, 2014 in IMAX 3D, RealD 3D, HFR 3D.


text:
Excerpt (Section 2)
The theory of two-parameter families of curves on a general surface has received but little attention except in so far as such a general theory may be implied by the theory of geodesics. We shall discuss in this paper a class of curves which will include the geodesics as a special case.
Let us associate with every point Py of the surface one of the lines Ly which passes through that point, but does not lie in the tangent plane of the point. All these lines form a congruence L. Let us consider a curve on the surface which has the property that each of its osculating planes passes through the corresponding line of the congruence. All such curves will clearly form a two-parameter family, and it is easy to show that they will be the integral curves of an equation of the form
u''v' — u'v'' + 2(b'3 — a'v'3) + 2(p1u'2v' + p2u'v'2) = 0,
where u' = du/dt, u'' = d2/dt2, etc., and where p1 and p2 are functions of u and v which depend upon the choice of the congruence L.


text:
(208) 666-1065 ph
(208) 667-4930 fax
302 E. Linden Ave. | Ste. 101
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
Business Automobile Insurance Basics
You've worked hard to get your business off the ground (or to keep it going). So the last thing you want to worry about is a lawsuit. Business automobile insurance is designed to protect businesses against liability and property damage claims that may result when an employee has an accident.
It's all Greek to me
Respondeat superior (also known as vicarious liability) is a legal term of art. Loosely translated, it means "let the higher up be responsible." As the employer, you're responsible for the actions of your employees (within certain limits). If you send your employee out to do something (e.g., make a delivery) and the employee causes an accident, you'll need to put your business auto policy (BAP) insurer on notice, because it's likely that any damage claims will be filed against the employer--"the higher up."
It's not that the employee is not liable; after all, the accident was the employee's fault. The injured party may hold both the employee and the employer liable, but in general, it's the employer that pays the claim. When one party (employer) agrees to (or is otherwise bound to) pay for damages caused by another party (employee), this is known as indemnification. And this is why you may want to consider business automobile insurance.
They've got you covered
Your BAP is designed to protect your business against two basic types of claims: property damage and liability. Property damage coverage pays for damage to cars involved in an accident, but it doesn't stop there. Did you know that it may also cover damage to landscape (e.g., running over flower beds) and personal items left inside the car? Liability, on the other hand, covers your business in case you or your employees injure someone. Your BAP explains in detail what is or isn't covered--check it out.
Fleet insurance
If you're looking to insure a number of vehicles, you may want to consider fleet insurance. Typically, insurers will write fleet policies for four or more vehicles. You may get a reduced premium by putting all of your vehicles on one policy. Talk to your insurer to find out if fleet insurance is right for you.
Coverage vs. cost
You need to balance coverage (protection) against cost. Choosing the appropriate level of coverage depends on a number of factors, including: * The value of the vehicle(s) * The value of the assets you must protect * The amount of money your company can afford to pay out of pocket * The company's risk tolerance If a damage claim is filed against your company, and the amount sought is higher than your company's coverage limits, your company (or you personally if it's a sole proprietorship) will be responsible for any amount beyond that coverage. Your insurance agent can tailor a policy to meet your company's needs.
Now, the employer isn't always responsible for its employee's actions. Here are a few examples of when an employee may be on his or her own:
Intentional acts
Acts beyond the scope of the employee's authority
Nonbusiness pursuits during business hours
Nonbusiness pursuits after business hours
Where does that number come from?
Have you ever wondered how your insurance company arrives at the cost of your premium? Your insurer will consider the coverage amounts you select and will use statistical information about your company, its employees, and the vehicles that will be covered. There are several ways to reduce the premium, including:
Multiple policy discounts (auto, property and casualty)
Accept larger deductibles (out-of-pocket expenses)
Antitheft systems (alarms, tracking devices)
Good driver discounts (a percentage for each year of clean driving)
Safety restraint devices (air bags, seat belts)
Garaging (indoor facility)
Evaluating and comparing coverage
Before purchasing auto insurance, you should evaluate and compare the various products offered to ensure that your company gets the best deal possible. Compare policies in terms of price, coverage, exclusions, and reputation of insurer. Shop around for different quotes, but make sure you are comparing similar policies. Also, weigh the policy cost against both coverage and quality of service provided.
sign up for our newsletter
Check our latest published newsletters or read through our archive. If you are interested in accounting updates in your industry, we'd like to have you on our mailing list.
Refund Tracker
Loan Calculator
Net Worth Calculator
College Savings Analyzer
estates & trusts
social security
(208) 666-1065 | 302 E. Linden Ave. | Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
all rights reserved.
created and maintained by
Savvy Marketing, Inc.


text:
Alumni & Friends TestimonialsPage address: http://www.mnsu.edu/giving/stories/alumnifriends.html
Give every year. Make a difference every day - now more than ever!
Why support Minnesota State Mankato?
The following testimonials are from friends and alumni about why they give to Minnesota State Mankato. If you'd like to submit a testimonial, please email firstname.lastname@example.com
Please also visit our Campus Drive page for testimonials from faculty and staff.
- Check out the Minnesota State Mankato YouTube video.
Claudia (Amorim, '02, '06) Roesler
"As a two-time graduate of Minnesota State, I am grateful to my alma mater in numerous ways. Since my most recent graduation in 2006, I have been teaching fourth grade and currently work for Owatonna Public Schools. Teaching is a career that allows me to wake up every morning excited to go to work. I am incredibly fortunate to enjoy what I do, thanks to many gracious alumni whose support got me through college. The initiative of raising funds to support the University provided me with a job throughout my collegiate experience. It also opened my eyes to how important every single dollar is to Minnesota State and it provided me with direct support, such as being awarded the University Advancement Scholarship. Without Minnesota State I would not have been able to live in Mexico, work with the Annual Fund, be a part of the College of Education, a member of the Advisory Council Board, make irreplaceable friends, or meet my fiancé. It is a part of me and that is why I now give back. I know my donation is helping someone else have the time of their life. Each year I give a small, but important gift to the specific area of my choice. I know that my gifts, combined with others, allow the University to be an innovative institution. What has Minnesota State done for you; your career, your personal life, your experiences? Your future gift, like your Minnesota State experience doesn't have to be about quantity, but quality."
Brian ('01, '04) and Christianne (Oven, '02) Jones
"Christianne and I met on campus and the course of our lives was changed forever... for the better! I worked in the Armstrong Hall Copy Shop and she worked in the Speech Department down the hall; we met making copies. After five and a half years of marriage we still remember our days together at Minnesota State fondly. While we can't afford to sponsor full scholarships or name a building at this point in our careers, we both value the education and experience that the University provided us. The opportunities we had on campus and the people that we met helped us find the rewarding careers that we enjoy today. Giving what we can afford to Minnesota State helps provide a little bit of that same experience for someone else. So many people at the University helped us and it's nice to be in a position to return the favor."
Brian Jones, '01,'04, Presidential Scholar '97-'01
"Minnesota State made a significant investment in me with the Presidential Scholarship. It was easy as a college student to take such an investment for granted and yet the people I met and the experiences that I had on campus were tremendously valuable in my personal development. I feel very fortunate to have found a rewarding career and I want to give something back in return. My goal is to one day be able to sponsor a scholarship for at least one student at the University, but for the time being it is tremendously rewarding to contribute toward the scholarship endowment. Over the course of time my contributions can significantly help students (like I once was) afford a college education."
Tony Wacholtz, '05
"After graduating from Minnesota State, I was hired as an editor for Compass Point Books--a children's book publishing company based in Mankato. From working with experts in the field to picking exciting images for each book, I learn something new every day. Minnesota State helped me get to where I am today, which is why I choose to donate to the University. I am able to designate my pledge to the specific departments and organizations that prepared me for the business world. As an alumnus, I feel it's important to give today's students the same opportunities I had as an undergraduate."


text:
- http://elitistjerks.com/
- http://www.wowhead.com/
- http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/
- For finding the perfect gem: Gem Finder
Main Menu
Carger: Because of recent developments I have decided to also move to a raiding guild. butyou all are still my friends and would love to continue playing with each one of you :) cheers.... Shawn
David (Zath): Have work tonight so won't be raiding. At this point I recommend finding another tank until I can get a proper schedule.
David (Zath): Have an 8 1/2 hour shift and 3 hours of training on Sunday so won't make it. I'll update on the calendar too.
David (Zath): Both Poke and I won't be able to make Sunday because of a Voice Acting opportunity. Sorry!
eve: Woot! We found people to raid with! Trial run: Sunday
Carger: BOO!
Haru (Poke): My biggest ui change in years would be using titan panel
David (Zath): Oh my, started using ElvUI. Biggest UI change I've had in years.
eve: Gratz to Mercy on reaching level 90!!!!
eve: Wow, nice to see both new and old members getting active in the guild these days!
David (Zath): If anyone plays GW2, add me: Zatheyll.8796
eve: Ok, looks like we have some people from another guild who want to raid with us - show up friday to show how awesome E&W is!!
eve: Boo. I'll be on a bit this weekend, but still waiting for my computer rebuild...
David (Zath): Aaand their phone lines are "full" so they hung up on me.
David (Zath): Lost my smartphone so I am currently locked out of my account, not to mention my modem is dying. I'll do my best to fix it but I can't promise anything soon.
eve: Happy New Years! What did I miss?
David (Zath): Happy New Years everyone!
Carger: I cant log in :(
David (Zath): Won't be able to make it tonight, sorry for last minute warning.
David (Zath): Starting to get back into the groove of things. Expect me on a lot more. :3
You do not have permission to shout
Forums » General links »
The best WOW links!
Page 1
Page 1Search
Page 1


text:
So, in the last few weeks I have reenlisted two Sailors in the National Archives directly in front of the Constitution. The Security Director is a veteran and has let us in about 30 minutes before they opened and let us enter the rotunda, do the ceremony and take some pictures before the doors open to the public.
I don't want to post the number publicly but if anyone in the DC area wants it or is interested ... send me a PM and I will get it to you.


text:
3d modelling - furniture. Immediate start.
Budsjett $750-1500 USD
We have a 8 models to be made - a mix of chairs and tables.
These need to be modelled in full detail and we will require them to be completed within 2 to 3 days, so a team of modellers would be required.
If anyone is interested in quoting this work, we will commence immediatetly.
The furniture will have to be sourced on the internet for drawing details and will need to be able to be imported into 3d Max.
Attached are the items needing to be modelled. Please send samples of similar work you have done and the time involved.
Only very experienced modellers please.
Tildelt til:
*Hi! I have good skills of modeling, texturing and rendering and i'm interested in this work .Beautiful and realistic work will be provided Quality Guaranteed ;) With best wishes Relevant Skills and Experience 3D Mode Mer
31 frilansere byr i snitt $1106 for denne jobben
I will be glad to help you Relevant Skills and Experience Very experienced in 3D modeling and rendering Proposed Milestones $445 USD - First milestone $445 USD - Second milestone
Hello, Good day to you. I am an Architect, 3d Visualizer, customized furniture designer and interior designer. I am interested in doing the renderings. Relevant Skills and Experience https://www.freelancer.com/hireme/ Mer
https://www.freelancer.in/u/dreamsnaper.html please follow link and i hope you will get idea regarding quality, waiting for reply thanks :) Relevant Skills and Experience https://www.freelancer.in/u/dreamsnaper.html p Mer
please check portfolio Relevant Skills and Experience 3D Modelling, 3ds Max Proposed Milestones $150 USD - 1st milestone for starting the job $350 USD - 2nd milestone $750 USD - 3rd milestone for final
Friend I just saw all the models if you give me the opportunity I assure you with all due respect and for my reputation that I try to build you will have all your models ready made by my originals. Render realistic, cl Mer
Relevant Skills and Experience zbrush, maya, 3dsmax Proposed Milestones $1250 USD - milestone.
Hi, my name is Vahag. I'm ready to do your work. You have to see my portfolio. https://www.freelancer.com/u/Arva10.html Stay tuned, I'm still working on this proposal.
[login to view URL] Relevant Skills and Experience Expert in 3d modeling organic and low poly Proposed Milestones $833 USD - 3d modeling organic and low poly
You can also check my portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/micheal4299.html I also have experience in working on similar projects. Let me know if you are interested in working with me. Thanks! Relevant Skills and E Mer


text:
Traveling for business or pleasure is easier than ever with access to real-time information; apps to help schedule your itinerary and explore new locales; and ever-smaller gadgets to help you connect, organize, work and play. These gadgets will delight the travelers on your gift list this month and throughout the year.
Related Topics : In Their Own Words: The Four Dark Horses for the Third Major Mobile OS Speak, HTC, Mobile Search, 3G, Location-Based Services
Wearables are revolutionizing the workplace, with innovations that create a safer work environment or enhance the way professionals are able to go about their job. ... More >>
Here are the top 10 strategic technology trends that will impact most organizations in 2017. Strategic technology trends are defined as those with substantial disruptive potential or those reaching the tipping point over the next five years. ... More >>
Digital innovation is by far the biggest influencer, changing the way we do just about everything, from shopping to communication to running a business. ... More >>


text:
At www.megapoolandspa.com, we sell a full line of models from Atlantic Pools
The Bermuda Pool Kit is the best above ground swimming pool you can buy.
Don't forget to buy a
Above Ground Pool Filter System , some swimming pool steps, and
a pool season chemical package.
vinyl liner floor padding and wall foam.
This top of the line pool features extra-heavy gauge extruded aluminum for unsurpassed strength and durability. Bermuda has taken quality pool construction to the next level with the all aluminum components. Because of its extra-heavy gauge aluminum parts and interlocking walls it is over 50% stronger than conventional steel above ground pools. In addition to the super strength of its aluminum parts, Bermuda is finished with excellent craftsmanship resulting in a pool that is as beautiful to look at as it is super strong. The fit and finish on this pool are unmatched by any other.
100% CORROSION PROTECTION – Bermuda's components are made from aluminum that will not rust or corrode like steel. After extrusion, all aluminum panels are powder coated with a beautiful enamel that adds a high gloss luster to its finish as well as further protecting the aluminum from corrosion. All Bermuda's components are powder coated to insure a beautiful finish that will last for many seasons. From the bottom rails that contact the ground to the rugged top seat, your Bermuda pool is impervious to rust and corrosion.
EASY INSTALLATION – Bermuda's interlocking wall sections make it much easier to install than most convention above ground pools. Because of the superior strength and corrosion protection the pool can also be installed as a semi-inground pool. See our quality features button for details.
Bermuda is for the customer that wants only the best in quality, durability and strength. Because of its outstanding features, this above ground swimming pool has a LIFETIME WARRANTY. Bermuda comes standard with a 54" beaded swimming pool liner and a skimmer and return. An installation manual is included with each pool.
Tags: above ground, above ground swimming pools, atlantic pools, backyard pools, bermuda, bermuda above ground swimming pool, best to buy, cheap, pool kits, the bermuda pool kit, where to buy the bermuda pool, who sells pools


text: Hello James and list Lux, James P wrote: >>Other attractions are the nice looking enclosure and the >>brand name, that make it an object of desire. >> >> > >Come on now.. Haven't you always wanted a *Cray* of your very own? > > Nope. I would be happy to use them at national facilities, TeraGrid, etc. Real Crays belong there. They make sense there. Besides, other than the logo, the CX1 doesn't sound as a Cray. Where is the the innovation in architecture design, the push for new levels of performance? I wonder what Seymour Cray would say of it. >Think of it like a BMW 1-series or Baby Benz > > > ... Ferraris, Lamborghinis ... (yawn) I have other aesthetic interests. I drive a rusty 93 Honda Accord, which makes about 30 miles per gallon. Who can ask for anything more? Hmmm ... a new radio, maybe, to listen to WBGO 88.3 FM Jazz Newark with less hissing. I can ask for something less, though. If I lived in NY City, with subway, buses, etc, I wouldn't have a car, it would be just an unnecessary annoyance. Not to mention Hubbert's peak and global warming. Gus Correa -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Gustavo J. Ponce Correa, PhD - Email: gus at ldeo.columbia.edu Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory - Columbia University P.O. Box 1000 [61 Route 9W] - Palisades, NY, 10964-8000 - USA ---------------------------------------------------------------------


text:
I plan to be busy tonight and tomorrow, so I'm going to wish everyone a Happy New Year slightly in advance. My mother tells me that that is bad luck but I'm not superstitious.
It's been an eventful year for me with unfortunately not as much happening on the writing front as I'd intended, but hopefully that will change in 2013. Life will always get in the way of writing, so I will just have to keep trying to work around it as best I can.
In other news, apparently Sarah Waters has been honoured with the Freedom of the City of London, which means she can walk about the city with a drawn sword, herd her sheep over London bridge and, if she should be convicted of a capital offence be hanged with a silken rope. Lucky her! I must read some more of her books. I loved Fingersmith, Tipping the Velvet and Affinity but there is more out there. So many books, so little time!
Anyway, Happy New Year everyone! May 2013 bring you happiness and good books!
Milo Manara's 20th-Century Camgirls
12 hours ago


text:
Railways and Tunnels
On the right track.
Railway stations are non-standard edifices that often require special building structures. We customise our high quality products to suit your ideas and your very specific requirements.
The Lindner Group develops:
- Ceiling Systems
- Heating and Cooling Technologies
- Lights and Lighting Systems
- Floor Systems
- Partition Systems
- Wall cladding
- Facades
- Specialist Metalwork
- Information Towers
- Shops
Products tested to international quality standards and state-of-the-art technology allows us to implement your project efficiently and environmentally friendly.
Tunnel construction
The Lindner Group has gained valuable experience in the waste disposal of harmful materials by successfully completing numerous projects. We are your reliable partner specialised in the field of tunnel refurbishment and modernisation.
Our experts in soundproofing and fire protection work alongside you throughout the whole project – for outstanding quality and maximum safety.
Phone +33 139 3759-10
» Contact forme
Phone +32 16 311320
» Contact forme
Phone +352 26 665398
» Contact forme


text:
Getting here is easy.
Going home is a different story.
Driving Directions
America's two major North-South highways, I-95 and U.S. Route 1, both pass directly through Stafford County, the City of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County. Numerous other well-traveled routes, such as U.S. Route 17 and Virginia Route 3, also bisect The Fredericksburg Area.
The Fredericksburg Area is located directly between two Capitals: Washington, DC, the Capital of the United States; and Richmond, the Capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. You can drive to the heart of The Fredericksburg Area from either Capital in just one hour.
Get a convenient map of The Fredericksburg Area
The Fredericksburg area is closer than you might imagine. In addition, our close proximity to major air transportation hubs makes planning your trip even easier!
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
(703) 417-8000
Located closest to Washington, D.C., a little over an hour's drive.
Richmond International Airport
(804) 226-3000
1 hour and 15 minutes from Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
Washington Dulles International Airport
(703) 572-2700
Located 26 miles west of Washington, D.C., about an hour and 15 minute drive.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)
(301) 261-1000 or (800) I-FLY-BWI
Located 30 miles northeast of Washington.
Hartwood Field
(540) 752-4784 or (800) 422-7870
Located on the Stafford-Fauquier County line in western Stafford County. For private and corporate aircraft only.
Shannon Airport
(540) 373-4431
Located about 2 miles southeast of Fredericksburg. For private and corporate aircraft only.
Stafford Regional Airport
(540) 699-0924
General aviation airport with a 5,000 foot runway. Opened December 2001.
Both Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) provide frequent, convenient service to The Fredericksburg Area. Both stop at the rail station at the foot of Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
Contact Amtrak or visit their website for schedules from Union Station (right near the Mall!) in Washington, DC and from stations in downtown and suburban Richmond.
VRE (Virginia Railway Express)
1-800-RIDE-VRE or 1-800-743-3873
VRE serves The Fredericksburg Area from the downtown station in Old Town Fredericksburg, as well as the Leland Road and Brook stations in Stafford County. VRE serves communities in Northern Virginia, as well as Washington, DC's Union Station.
Getting Around
Fredericksburg Regional Transit
(540) 372-1222
More commonly known as FRED, provides bus service to the entire Fredericksburg Area and beyond. FRED's service is fully accessible. For route maps, schedules and more, log on to the FRED Web site or call.


text:
You normally associate great concept art with the act of building a world and its characters. You know, singleplayer stuff. But a shooter's multiplayer maps still need to be designed and dreamt up, and in cases like this the art can be just as stunning.
The pieces you're about to see are by Michael Pedro, an artist at Certain Affinity, a small studio that lends a quiet, helping hand on the multiplayer side of some of the biggest games around. The latest of which was Halo 4.
You can see more of Michael's art at his personal site and CGHub page.


text:
Used Truck - 2012 Ford EXPED LTD Limited 4WD in Houston, Tx
Please Call For Price
About This 2012 Ford EXPED LTD Limited 4WD
Vehicle Location:
Houston, Tx
Limited 4WD
Call For Price
Exterior Color:
Stock Number:
Fuel Economy Estimates
City MPG
Highway MPG
Combined MPG: 16
Estimated Monthly Fuel Cost: $139.06*
*Based on $1.78 per gallon and 15k miles per year.
Actual costs may vary.
Actual costs may vary.
Send This Vehicle To Your Smartphone
Seller's Description and Comments:
Located at Ultimate Motorsport Inc in Houston, Tx. Call Ultimate Motorsport Inc today at 281-657-7293 for more information about this vehicle.
Vehicle Options:
- 4wd/awd
- Abs Brakes
- Adjustable Foot Pedals
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- Am/fm Radio
- Automatic Headlights
- Cd Player
- Child Safety Door Locks
- Cruise Control
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Driver Airbag
- Driver Multi-adjustable Power Seat
- Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
- Electronic Brake Assistance
- Electronic Parking Aid
- Fog Lights
- Front Air Dam
- Front Cooled Seat
- Front Heated Seat
- Front Power Lumbar Support
- Front Power Memory Seat
- Front Side Airbag
- Full Size Spare Tire
- Genuine Wood Trim
- Heated Exterior Mirror
- Interval Wipers
- Keyless Entry
- Leather Seat
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Load Bearing Exterior Rack
- Passenger Airbag
- Passenger Multi-adjustable Power Seat
- Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
- Power Door Locks
- Power Trunk Lid
- Power Windows
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Rear Window Defogger
- Rear Wiper
- Running Boards
- Second Row Folding Seat
- Second Row Heated Seat
- Second Row Sound Controls
- Separate Driver/front Passenger Climate Controls
- Side Head Curtain Airbag
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Subwoofer
- Tachometer
- Telematics System
- Third Row Removable Seat
- Tilt Steering
- Tilt Steering Column
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Tow Hitch Receiver
- Towing Preparation Package
- Traction Control
- Trip Computer
- Vehicle Anti-theft
- Vehicle Stability Control System
Carfax Vehicle History Report:
View the CarFax vehicle history report and protect yourself from:
Major Accidents, Lemon History and Odometer Problems
» View The FREE CARFAX History Report
Major Accidents, Lemon History and Odometer Problems
» View The FREE CARFAX History Report
Financing Information:
Payment Calculator:
2012 Ford EXPED LTD ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Refined and comfortable tow vehicle.
The Ford Expedition full-size sport-utility seats up to eight people, hauls a mountain of gear, and can pull heavy trailers. When equipped with four-wheel drive, the Expedition will get there whether the road is dry, wet, snowy, or even when there's hardly any road at all.
The Expedition makes an excellent tow vehicle. With the optional towing package, the standard 4WD Expedition is rated at 9,000 pounds, the 2WD at 9,200 pounds, the 2WD EL at 8,900 pounds, and the 4WD EL at 8,700 pounds.
Inside are rich materials and generous space for passengers in all three seating rows. The second- and third-row seats fold flat to create a useful rear cargo area.
With its independent rear suspension, the Expedition offers a smooth ride that is more car-like than most big, truck-based SUVs. That's nice on long drives. With its combination of utility, a smooth, stable ride and a pleasant interior, the Ford Expedition is a fine choice for families that tow or take driving vacations.
The Ford Expedition comes in two lengths, the standard model with a 119-inch wheelbase, and the Expedition EL with its 131-inch wheelbase. Extended-length Expedition EL models add more cargo-carrying capacity, especially noticeable when trying to load groceries or gear behind the third-row seats.
Expedition is powered by a single-overhead-cam 5.4-liter V8 rated at 310 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard equipment. There's a choice of rear-wheel drive (2WD) or electronically engaged ControlTrac four-wheel drive (4WD) that can be driven on dry pavement and includes low-range gearing. We recommend getting the four-wheel drive.
All Expedition models include AdvanceTrac electronic stability control system with Roll Stability Control (RSC), including standard Trailer Sway Control that detects trailer sway motion and takes corrective measures to bring both the vehicle and the trailer under control, a good feature.
Changes for the 2012 model year are minor. Front park assist is now standard on Limited and King Ranch. Heated rear seats are now optional on XLT. And all versions come with standard spotter mirrors. The current-generation Expedition was launched as a 2007 model.
The 2012 Ford Expedition XL ($36,305) and 4WD XL ($39,205) come with cloth upholstery on front captain's chairs, second-row 40/20/40 split bench reclining fold-flat seat with CenterSlide, full-length overhead console, large floor console, power door locks, power windows, heated power mirrors with integrated spotter mirrors, carpeting, auto-dimming mirror, three power points, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 with audio input jack, fog lamps, luggage rack, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. A third-row 60/40 split bench seat that folds flat to the floor is optional ($875).
The Expedition EL XL ($39,830) and Expedition EL XL 4WD ($42,730) are equipped basically the same, except that the third-row seat is standard, and the alloy wheels upgrade to 18 inches.
Options include SYNC voice-activated communication and entertainment system ($395), heavy-duty trailer towing ($395), rear-seat entertainment ($1,995), and remote start ($345).
The Expedition XLT ($38,915) and XLT 4WD ($41,815), Expedition EL XLT ($41,625) and EL XLT 4WD ($44,525) add reverse-sensing system, SYNC, Premium sound system, power-adjustable pedals, universal garage door opener, power rear quarter windows,18-inch alloy wheels, and a large selection of other trim and convenience features. XLT options include a moonroof ($995), power running boards ($995), air suspension ($485), leather ($2,265), heated rear seats ($395), and voice-activated navigation ($2,105). The XLT is also available with three comprehensive packages with increasing levels of features, the 201A ($4,425), 202A ($5,610), and 203A ($5,855).
Expedition Limited ($45,045) and Limited 4WD ($47,945), Limited EL ($47,695) and Limited EL 4WD ($50,595) add heated and cooled front seats, dual-zone climate control, memory for driver's seat and exterior mirrors, rear-view camera, rain-sensing wipers, power liftgate, heated second row seats, PowerFold third-row rear seat, leather, and a wide range of additional convenience and trim features. Limited Decor Group 301A ($1,490) adds a moonroof and power running boards. Polished 20-inch alloy wheels ($1,395) are also available.
Expedition King Ranch ($46,555) and King Ranch 4WD ($49,455), King Ranch EL ($49,205) and King Ranch EL 4WD ($52,105) feature Chaparral leather upholstery, King Ranch badging, and gold exterior accents. The leather trims the center console lid, steering wheel and door panels, while wood trim can be found on the center console, shifter handle and instrument panel. There is also a King Ranch Decor Group 401A ($1,490), which adds navigation and power running boards. Painted 20-inch alloy wheels ($1,195) are optional.
Safety equipment includes front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, three-row head-protecting side-curtain airbags with rollover deployment, tire-pressure monitor, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with brake assist, and AdvanceTrac electronic stability control with Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Trailer Sway Control. A rear obstacle detection system is standard on XLT, Limited, and King Ranch. Forward-pointing parking sensors are standard on Limited and King Ranch.
The Ford Expedition is a truck and it doesn't pretend to be anything else. This is a good identity to have, because Ford trucks continue to have an outstanding reputation for utility, reliability and durability.
Both the long and regular-length versions of the Expedition use many of the components from the Ford F-150 pickup. However, the Expedition features independent rear suspension, which improves driving precision, ride comfort, and rear-seat roominess.
Expedition features a three-bar grille, large headlights, and a domed hood that combine to deliver a look that's both distinctive and respectable. There are several different wheel designs, including 20-inchers with a polished (Limited) or painted (King Ranch) finish.
Expedition rides on a wheelbase of 119.0 inches, while the Expedition EL models stretch that to 131.0 inches. Overall, the EL measures 14.8 inches longer than the standard Expedition, and that adds slightly over 22 cubic feet of cargo volume, from 108.3 cubic feet for the Expedition to 130.8 for the EL.
The Expedition and the Expedition EL are big vehicles, measuring more than 17 feet from nose to tail. As a result, crowded parking lots can be challenging. The Expedition has a turning circle of nearly 41 feet, while the EL requires nearly 44 feet.
They're also heavy, as even the base 2WD Expedition weighs over 5,500 pounds, and a loaded EL with 4WD tops 6,200.
The King Ranch model can be identified by its gold exterior accents and unique wheel design.
The Expedition comes with running boards as standard equipment. Power retractable running boards that deploy when the doors are opened are optional. Some owners prefer no running boards, but that doesn't appear to be an option.
The Ford Expedition features a rich blend of finishes, textures and color. Wood, chrome and leather make the Expedition an inviting place to spend a day on the road. The layout of the gauges and controls is easy to understand and no controls are too far out of easy reach. The King Ranch is a great representation of modern American-style luxury.
Captain's chairs with movable armrests are standard across the four model lines. Leather-upholstered examples are available with a heating/cooling feature that makes them a more comfortable companion in winter and summer. Generous driver's-seat travel helps accommodate taller drivers, and it's a perfect match for the Expedition's movable pedals, so a wide range of sizes of drivers can sit comfortably.
The second seating row reflects Ford's thoughtful approach to passenger comfort: The standard 40/20/40 bench seat incorporates a center section that slides, bringing a child seat within easier reach of front-seat passengers. Optional second-row captain's chairs with a center-aisle pass-through can be substituted for adult-rated comfort.
Packaging advantages afforded by the Expedition's independent rear suspension enable the third-row seat to deliver more comfort for adults compared to the accommodations provided by the Chevy Tahoe. In fact, third-row room is among the best of any SUV, though three adults won't want to sit in the back for long. The high ride height also makes getting in and out a task for children.
The liftgate with its flip-up glass hatch makes access to the cargo area very easy. The second- and third-row bench-type seats fold flat into the cargo floor, affording a long cargo area that can be easily loaded. This means you don't have to unbolt the passenger seats and leave them on the floor of your garage every time you're making a serious run to the home improvement store. In this regard, the Expedition is much better designed than GM's large SUVs. The Expedition is also available with an optional power-folding third-row seat and electronically powered liftgate to make it even easier to load cargo. However, the seat cushions of the second- and third-row seats are a little slim in order to allow the seats to fold properly.
The Expedition is about more than convenience. A DVD-based navigation system with sizable 6.5-inch screen is available as an option. The rear-seat DVD entertainment system has an eight-inch screen that flips down from the headliner and also includes two sets of wireless headphones. A plug-in jack for an MP3 player is standard across the line. The Expedition is even a nice place to be when all the entertainment is switched off, as the combination of thick glass and a generous amount of acoustic insulation behind the dash and on the floor makes this a remarkably quiet interior; it's actually possible to have a conversation with the people in the third-row seat while you're at the wheel.
Ford's rear backup camera is less impressive than many others. The image is shown in the rear-view mirror, and is quite small. While the image is useful, obstacles are not as easy to spot as they are in systems that show their images on six- or seven-inch dash-mounted screens.
Driving Impression
The Expedition tracks down the highway with excellent straight-line stability, negotiates forest roads with surprising agility, and absorbs impacts from bumps or broken pavement without straying from its path. It maintains a surprisingly calm ride considering its truck heritage. Most of the advantage comes from the synergy between a rigid frame, high-pressure gas shocks that afford excellent wheel control, and a link-type independent rear suspension.
Steering effort is light and easy. The two-speed 4WD system is engaged with a simple rotary knob mounted on the dashboard, and it automatically reduces throttle sensitivity in low range for better traction in slippery circumstances.
The overhead-cam 5.4-liter V8 delivers 310 hp, but it's really tuned to deliver torque, 365 pound-feet of it, for towing. The 6-speed automatic transmission runs seamlessly through the gears, keeping the engine from laboring through its rpm range. The result is a lot of reliable power.
We did notice some hesitation at initial throttle opening in some situations. It we came to a stop sign at the top of a hill, stopped, then accelerated, there was sometimes a pause while the transmission engaged and forward momentum began.
The Expedition makes an excellent tow vehicle. With the optional towing package, the standard 4WD Expedition is rated at 9,000 pounds, the 2WD at 9,200 pounds, the 2WD EL at 8,900 pounds, and the 4WD EL at 8,700 pounds. We've found the load-leveling air suspension works very well. Using a weight-distribution hitch, we found the Expedition relatively smooth and reasonably stable while pulling a 24-foot trailer with two race cars stacked inside along with tools and spares, and three adults riding in the cabin.
For all its comfort and stability, the Expedition is still about utility rather than sport. When it comes to driving, the Expedition feels big and heavy, which it is. As good as it is, the Expedition certainly isn't sporty and no one should expect it to be. Still, the Expedition's overall driving performance is quite refined for its class.
Among full-size sport-utilities, the Ford Expedition stands apart with its superior driving comfort and utility package. Ford is right on target with its family adventure concept, and the Ford Expedition is one of the best vehicles for family vacation travel on the American road. It makes an excellent tow vehicle, smooth and stable, with tow capacities in the 9,000-pound range.
Kirk Bell contributed to this report from Chicago, with staff reports from NewCarTestDrive.com.
Model Lineup
Ford Expedition XL 2WD ($36,305); XL 4WD ($39,205); XL EL 2WD ($39,830); XL EL 4WD ($42,730); XLT 2WD ($38,915); XLT 4WD ($41,815); XLT EL 2WD ($41,625); XLT EL 4WD ($44,525); Limited 2WD ($45,045); Limited 4WD ($47,945); Limited EL 2WD ($47,695); Limited EL 4WD ($50,595); King Ranch 2WD ($46,555); King Ranch 4WD ($49,455); King Ranch EL 2WD ($49,205); King Ranch EL 4WD ($52,105).
Assembled In
Wayne, Michigan.
Options As Tested
Limited Decor Group Package 301A ($1,490) includes power moonroof and power-retractable running boards; navigation ($2,105); rear-seat DVD entertainment ($1,995); polished 20-inch alloy wheels ($1,395).
Model Tested
Ford Expedition Limited 2WD ($45,045).The Ford Expedition carries people, hauls gear, tows boats, and pulls campers. When equipped with four-wheel drive, the Expedition will get you there whether the road is dry, wet, snowy, or even when there's hardly any road at all. For 2012 the Expedition is available in four trims: XL, XLT, Limited, and King Ranch. Every Expedition is powered by a SOHC 5.4-liter V-8 that is rated at 310 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard equipment. It is available with either rear-wheel drive or electronically engaged four-wheel drive. A Class IV trailer hitch and trailer sway control are standard. The Expedition offers towing capacities in the 9000-pound range. Safety equipment includes front and side-impact air bags, three-row head-protection curtain air bags, anti-lock braking, and electronic stability control with anti-rollover technology. The 2012 Ford Expedition is a carryover from 2011.
10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston, Tx. 77031
Email This Seller


text:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Beginning with Friday night's "Battle of the Boulevard" men's basketball contest, Lipscomb, the Atlantic Sun Conference and ESPN are working together to bring six events live from Allen Arena in November on ESPN3, ESPN's live multi-screen sports network accessible online at WatchESPN.com, on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app and through ESPN on Xbox LIVE.
"In the world of athletics, there is no bigger brand than that of ESPN," said Lipscomb director of athletics Philip Hutcheson. "The ability to collaborate with ESPN3 and the Atlantic Sun Conference allows us to exponentially increase our reach to fans of college athletics worldwide and we are thrilled to be on the leading edge of this latest wave of on-campus production.
"For Lipscomb alumni, fans, recruits and for fans of college athletics as a whole, this agreement represents another step toward deeper connections with the programs that mean the most to them. I am appreciative of the hours of work that ESPN3, the Atlantic Sun and the communications professionals on our campus have committed to make this happen."
The six-game slate kicks off Friday night at 6:30 p.m., as one of the nation's premier men's basketball rivalries renews between Lipscomb and Belmont. The Lady Bisons then get the spotlight on Monday, Nov. 12, as No. 17 Vanderbilt comes to Allen Arena for a 7:15 p.m. tipoff.
The collaboration continues on Nov. 16-17, as the semifinal and final rounds of the A-Sun Volleyball Championship are aired as the Lady Bisons attempt to defend back-to-back-to-back A-Sun Tournament titles. The final game of the set airs on Monday, Nov. 26, as men's basketball hosts defending Ohio Valley Conference champion Murray State.
"This is an historic agreement for Lipscomb Athletics to be able to generate this content in-house," said Lipscomb director of athletic communications Jamie Gilliam. "The hard work that has gone into making this a reality has been second-to-none and puts the Lipscomb program at the forefront nationally."
With Friday's coverage, Lipscomb will be the first A-Sun school to produce an entire event in-house and to collaborate with ESPN3 to deliver the event.
"We are extremely excited about the future of this agreement and the ability for our fans to view our games nationally via ESPN3," said Gilliam. "It has been an incredible display of teamwork between ESPN3, the product vendors at Ross and Abekas, Lipscomb's own Entertainment and Technical Services Office and the rest of the Lipscomb staff to get this project off the ground."
Live events from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN3 and ESPN Goal Line/Buzzer Beater are available through WatchESPN at no additional cost to fans who receive their video subscription from Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Comcast Xfinity TV, Verizon FiOS TV or Midcontinent Communications.
Access to live programming on ESPN3 is also available at no additional cost to fans that receive their Internet subscription from an affiliated provider. A complete list of participating providers is available at WatchESPN.com.
ESPN3 is ESPN's live multi-screen sports network, a destination that delivers thousands of global sports events annually and accessible online at WatchESPN.com, on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app, and through ESPN on Xbox LIVE. It is available to approximately 74 million homes at no cost to fans who receive a high-speed Internet connection or video subscription from an affiliated provider. The network is also available at no cost to approximately 21 million U.S. college students and U.S.-based military personnel via computers connected to on-campus educational networks and on-base military networks.
Launched in April 2011, WatchESPN delivers live access to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN3 and ESPN Buzzer Beater/Goal Line on computers, smartphones and tablets to fans who receive ESPN's linear networks as part of their video subscription from Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast Xfinity TV or Midcontinent Communications. The app has been downloaded over 12 million times since its launch and is steadily growing. It is available free for Android devices from the Google Play store and for Apple devices from the App Store, as well as online via WatchESPN.com.


text:
Low would be Ramsey Clark, the lunatic lefty who has trafficked for forty years on the fact that Lyndon Johnson, in what Johnson described as his most appalling mistake, appointed him Attorney General. Clark has now showed up in Baghdad to volunteer his legal assitance to Saddam Hussein. Clark is one of those lefties who never met a dictator he didn't suck up to.
The Associated Press reports that Clark alleges that the trial of Saddam Hussein will inevitably be unfair:
Clark and others say a fair trial is impossible in Iraq because of the insurgency and because, they argue, the country is effectively under foreign military occupation.
Got that? Because pro-Saddam terrorists are going around blowing people up, it is unfair to try him for his innumerable crimes. This theory is chillingly reminiscent of the strategy that was used by Clark and his fellow radical lawyers in the U.S. during the 1960s and 1970s: they would do everything they could to turn the trial into a circus, and then tell the jury that it would be unfair to convict their cient, since the trial had been a circus. And, obviously, the "foreign occupation" by U.S. troops was the precondition for Saddam being called to account in any forum.
But the more admirable end of the legal profession is also represented in the same AP report, in the person of Raed Juhi, the investigating judge who prepared the case against Saddam. The Iraqi government has arrested eight men who allegedly plotted to murder Juhi on the instructions of the senior Baathist still at large, Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri. The charge is not far-fetched; apparently one or more of the men were carrying Douri's written instructions when arrested. The AP interviewed Juhi, who said:
As an Iraqi citizen and a judge, I am vulnerable to assassination attempts. If I thought about this danger, then I would not be able to perform my job … I will practice my profession in a way that serves my country and satisfies my conscience.
Those are inspiring words, fit to be carved in marble as a monument to what a judge should be. Lately, we've heard talk here in America about how brave our judges are when they they stick to their positions–often wrongly–despite being criticized. That is not exactly the apex of courage. Hats off, I say, to Raed Juhi, and may the prosecution of Saddam proceed with dispatch.


text:
Campings in Milhac D'auberoche, Aquitaine, France
Camping À La Ferme Milhac Oie
Le Chateau Roy, 24330 Milhac D'auberoche
Milhac D'auberoche, Aquitaine
more information
Le Chateau Roy, 24330 Milhac D'auberoche
Milhac D'auberoche, Aquitaine
more information
to campingcompass.com, european & american & australian tourist information website. Take a chance and find the most interesting Campings in Europe & America & Australia. Plan your next holiday and find the best accommodation for your trip.
Click on the pointer icon on the map and get more information about camping underneath.
Do you want to see your holiday destination from a bigger distance or do you need more detailed view of selected family camping? Use the Map Navigation buttons in the top left corner on the map.
Do you want to know how the campsite area looks like before you head off? You can always see the satellite picture of the camp site by clicking the Satellite button in the right top corner on the map.


text:
Aaron Friedman needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 142 designs submitted by 52 freelance designers.
2BySea.com is a vacation and charter business within an industry not normally known for marketing to the general vacationing public. The exclusive yachting vacation will appeal to anyone who wants to, loves to, or has vacationed on a cruise ship. 2BySea.com will become the forefront provider of endless vacations and exotic charters with the introduction of its unprecedented penny/dime bidding process.
Consumers and all of the general vacationing public who wants to, loves to, or has vacationed on a cruise ship.
If you were to take Expedia.com and only offer yacht/cruise-based vacations... and were selling these vacations in a penny auction environment only, where the consumer can get a vacation worth several thousand dollars for only a few hundred dollars... that would give you a good example of what we have created here.
To create the logo/brand for 2BySea.com. This logo/brand will be used on all online and offline packaging and collateral. The logo needs to be iconic in effect and have a true Web2.0 look and feel. Our web site caters mostly to consumers, so an iconic logo that represents something related to yacht or catamaran based vacations would be a good place to start. Remember, we are a penny auction site, providing vacation packages by sea. This should be a fun, feel good logo. It should make the viewer instantly feel like they are sailing the caribbean. This means the color wheel should speak caribbean too. Let your vision and talent carry you the rest of the way!
Please take a look at our UI mock-up to get an idea on site workflow: http://2bysea.com/uidesigns/
Color: after further collaborating with all parties involved in this project... it has been decided that the color choice moving forward needs to be a combination of both blue and orange. I will leave it to all of the designers to choose the appropriate color variations/gradations used.
Name: the name 2BYSEA, should be displayed in ALL CAPS and not contain the .COM (take a look at design#-18 for an good example of usage).
Iconic Element: everyone seems to be using a variation of a cruise ship in the iconic part of their designs. Please... NO CRUISE SHIPS!! If using a type of vessel, please use a catamaran or sailboat only. I even suggest doing a variation utilizing each.
Also note: The files we will require are:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB)
Thank you!
Confidentiality Notice: This message, including any attachments, may contain CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR LEGALLY PRIVILEGED information. The information is intended for use by the individual named above and may not be disseminated to any other party without BITMAP Systems' written permission.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


text:
by Lou Mancinelli
For the past three years, goats have contributed to battling invasive species in the Wissahickon Park at different times. Yes, goats – like free-range landscapers.
In 2012, the herd battled a bamboo plot in the Andorra Natural Area. The year before that, they tried garlic mustard at Longwood Gardens, which they didn't like. And in 2009, the goats enjoyed meadow grasses, thistle, and honeysuckle at Bartram's Gardens in Southwest Philadelphia.
During the past three years, the project has assisted the Friends of Wissahickon (FOW) develop alternatives for combating invasive species in the park and beginning to think about developing a larger plan for that work.
"If we're going to apply goats in a bigger setting," McCarthy said, "what could our strategy be?"
In the Wissahickon, the landscaping skills of Rodin, Wyeth, Kandinsky, Caravaggio, Goodwin and Andy Warhol – a herd of six woolly angora goats – were pitted against the work of human volunteers and herbicides in a contest to see what method worked best. A 20 by 20 foot plot was designated for each technique.
While the results from the contest still have to be analyzed by botanists, what became clear is that perhaps the best way to develop a plan for reducing invasive species in the Wissahickon might be a combination of humans, herbicides and alternative means – like goats.
"What we found is it wasn't about the volume the goats would eat," Post said, "but what they would eat."
What the goats eat depends on the species of the weed and time of year. In the spring they will pass right by mile-a-minute weeds, Post explained, but in the fall when the weed is mature the goats love it. Especially the seeds.
In the Wissahickon, in June, the goats devoured oriental bittersweet and wing-stem burning bush. In August, they took to English ivy and privet. But their privet pulling was second to the picking abilities of humans. The grazers also loved poison ivy, which, though it is a native species, can become a problem and is a weed humans tend to avoid.
"They will reach up as high as they can on the trunk of the tree to eat poison ivy," said Yvonne Post, a food educator and owner of Cooking For Real, as well as the owner of the herd. Post brought the goats to the Wissahickon in the back of a Subaru from her farm in Chester County.
One thing this experiment, which first started as a non-scientific alternative approach in 2011, has showed, according to McCarthy, is that goats can never replace the importance of human judgment in terms of what to pick, and the effectiveness of thumbs.
Goats can go in and eat an acre of poison of ivy, but they "can't clear selectively," Post said. That's where humans come in.
After leaving the Wissahickon this August, Post, and her daughter Deirdre Sheehy and the herd, embarked on a cross-country sustainability voyage to spread the word about goats' weeding abilities and to raise awareness about sustainable approaches to preservation of open space. It's a project called The Bellwethers Trending Toward Sustainability, which can be followed on their blog of the same title.
As of mid-August, the gyspy-like crew were in Missoula, Mont. Since they departed the Wissahickon, they have traveled through Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and Montana on their way to a new home at Post's farm in Oregon.
"Out west this a normal thing," Post said. She said she wanted to introduce the alternative to the Philadelphia scene. She first acquired the goats in 2008.
The first two years of the project in the Wissahickon served as a test period that measured the goats' effectiveness. At the start, botanists from Bowman's Hill Wildflower Reserve cataloged the findings. This year was more of a public outreach campaign to introduce the work to the public and put the herd in more visible areas in the park. The hairy foragers even put in a stint along Forbidden Drive.
Invasive species can negatively impact open space by undermining its ecological system. They can begin to challenge native root systems, which sustain local wildlife. Almost every time there is a major rainstorm in the area, the Wissahickon looks like a kid who got beaten by a bully.
Many native plants are eroded by the storms, and Invasive species can grow in their place as well as other places, and begin to establish a monoculture – an unhealthy situation for an open space.
"When you have an out of control single species, goats are great at [removing] that," said Maura McCarthy, FOW executive director.
For example, there's about a 50-acre stretch of knotwood along the Cresheim Creek that goats could go at like gas-free weed whackers. But a project like that, according to McCarthy, might require as many as 20 to 40 goats a few times a year. And it would likely have to be boer goats, which are larger and less finicky than the angora breed. For that, Post said Brian Knox of Eco-Goats in Maryland is the go-to person.
Still, the goats are an attractive alternative and a good way to capture the public's attention to raise awareness about invasive species, and how each of us might affect the ecological health of an open space.
"They are adorable while eating things," McCarthy said. "That's a talent."
Any plan that involved goats would have to be well-designed. One issue that makes it so you cannot just send in the goats and sit back and wait for them to do the work, is that when you remove an invasive species, you have to replace it with a native species, according to McCarthy. What species you can plant depends on the terrain. The terrain in the Wissahickon is a constant recipient of behavior that challenges its normalcy. Therefore, its management is a constant issue.
"The park is a complicated chain of interrelated systems," McCarthy said.
It is subjected to high and heavy water flow, deer predation, people and pets dumping non-native species in its parts, changing soil composition and human use that may seem minimal but has a noticeable impact. Plus there are the homes that surround the park.
"Animals and plants that make a living in this park don't see the boundaries," McCarthy said, referring to where the park ends and where homes begin.
Moving forward, McCarthy said there would likely be discussions between FOW and the city's Parks and Recreation Department about what a plan with the goats might look like. That could mean the goats might be unleashed at targeted areas during certain times of the year, a few times a year, to munch on a specific weed.
In Philadelphia and across the country the woolly grazers have become one way people are supplementing their campaigns to support the ecological health of open spaces.
In June 2011, New York City officials turned 20 goats loose in a phragmites-ridden Staten Island wetlands they plan to turn into a park, according to a 2012 Philadelphia Inquirer article.
In September 2012, Chicago officials issued a request for bids for a herd of grazers to clear overgrown areas of O'Hare International Airport, the article said.
In Southern California, where brush-fed wildfires run free, goats are often used to clear up timber. They have been deployed at Google's Northern California headquarters and at the historic Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park, N.Y., according to the Inquirer.
In the next year or so, FOW will also work with Parks and Recreation as it develops a citywide forestry management program. That could mean using the landscaping grazers in some way in the future.
To cover the cost, FOW would launch a public fund-raising campaign. So far, the FOW has not used the entire $3,000 budgeted for the grazing munchers, which indicates the project is an affordable one.
For more information about the free-range goat landscaping efforts in the Wissahickon, visit fow.org/news-events/meet-herd-goats-wissahickon. For more information, and to follow the progress of Post's goats as they cross America visit bellwethersroadtrip.blogspot.com.


text:
The Origin of the Church
When did the church begin? Many Christians locate the birthday of the church at the miracle of Pentecost that is recorded in Acts 2. Others rightly insist that the origin of the church lies deeper in the Old Testament. In …Read More
Never Before Seen
Modern people live for the new—a new car, a new jacket, a new career—even though the new quickly fades. The new star of the team is suddenly washed up. The new pop idol is soon passé. Indeed, our jaded culture …Read More
Reformed (Covenant) Theology
My theological journey to Reformed theology was not an easy one. For more than two years I fought against the doctrines of grace with all of the free will I could muster, until I came to my knees and admitted …Read More
What Is a Covenant?
All true theology is based on some form of a divine covenant. The Christian religion must be understood covenantally, for that is how God has chosen to relate to man, whether in the garden or after the entrance of sin …Read More
Everything Old Is New
We are, I believe, dispensationalists by nature. That is, dispensationalism has so dominated the evangelical church over the past one hundred years, boldly and faithfully standing on the inerrancy of the Word of God when so many turned their backs …Read More
What Is the New Covenant Church?
A churchless Christian is an oxymoron. As John Calvin famously said, echoing the church father Cyprian, "For those to whom God is Father the church may also be Mother." While the notion of "mother church" may jolt some readers, a …Read More
Jonathan Edwards on the Covenant of Grace
The student of John H. Gerstner is never adequately designated as a "former student." Many of us have been instructed and inspired in the classroom and since by this servant of God. It was he who first directed my attention …Read More
Reformed Theology Is Covenant Theology
Reformed theology is often associated with "covenant theology." If you listen carefully, you'll often hear pastors and teachers describe themselves as "Reformed and covenantal." The terms Reformed and covenant are used together so widely that it behooves us to …Read More
Abraham's Covenant Family
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise" …Read More
Our Covenant Lord
I remember when I first started to study covenant theology while a student at a dispensationalist seminary in Texas. One thing that always puzzled me was the lack of any introductory level book explaining the basics of covenant theology. There were …Read More
Covenant Community
When a pastor looks at his assembled congregation, what does he see? If he accepts a biblical covenant theology, he knows that he is not looking at a collection of randomly gathered individuals, or even families, but at a part …Read More
The History of Covenant Theology
Until recently, it was widely held that covenant theology was created in the middle of the seventeenth century by theologians such as Johannes Cocceius (1609–1669). In fact, covenant theology is nothing more or less than the theology of the Bible …Read More
The Covenant of Works
Covenant theology is important for many reasons. Though covenant theology has been around for millennia, it finds its more refined and systematic formulation in the Protestant Reformation. Its importance, however, has been heightened in our day because of its relationship …Read More
Our Covenant God
From time to time we receive a letter from a reader who would like us to use words that are more familiar. And although we generally try to define theological and biblical terms that may be unfamiliar to our readers …Read More


text:
Rihanna Spotted Smoking Something Hand Rolled
Good girl gone bad indeed! Rihanna was photographed this weekend smoking a hand rolled cigarette. While we can't say for sure what was rolled in it, the 'You Da One' singer pretty much revealed it on Twitter.
Quoting a lyric from her pal (and rumored former flame) Drake's track 'Up All Night,' RiRi tweeted, "Kush rolled, glass full…I prefer the better things!" Radar Online posted the snapshots of the digital sales diva. Clad in black leggings, a pink tank top and no makeup (she still looks stunning!), Rihanna puffs on the cigarette and fiddles with her cell phone.
RiRi's made no secret of her love of smoking — just take a gander at her 'Talk That Talk' promo photos — but this is the first time she's been photographed smoking something that may be illegal.
The photos may not sit well with fans, who not only look up to Rihanna as a role model but also have been disappointed in her live performances as of late. The Barbadian beauty canceled two concerts in Sweden after being diagnosed with the flu, but rumors flew that there may be more to the story than germs. Rihanna also let some U.K. fans down with recent performances, starting late and sounding less than her usual stellar self.
Rihanna's own doctors warned her to party less to prevent further exhaustion and illness. While we're happy to see she's relaxing, we can't imagine smoking is good for her health — or her voice!


text:
KKR Partners With Canadian Pension to Grow Banking Unit
KKR & Co. LP — the private-equity firm that made its name in the realm of mega-cap buyouts — has become a big believer in the middle market.
That's the subtext of the firm's announcement earlier today that it has brought in the $170 billion Canada Pension Plan Investment Board as the latest partner in its nascent capital markets unit, called MerchCap Solutions.
KKR started the unit last year with Stone Point Capital. It basically acts like a traditional investment bank: advising middle-market companies on how to raise debt and underwriting those offerings, with KKR's own investment funds often an investor in the deals.


text:
The University of Georgia (Costa Rica, Monteverde) Student Union building serves as central gathering place, and is probably the most popular of all, considering it is home to the cafeteria. With a graceous veranda overlooking the rest of campus, it is a favorite spot to relax and enjoy coffee after a meal. The library offers eight computers for internet access, and ample space to do research, or conquer a puzzle and strum at the guitar. The Student Union also houses the Ecolodge Reception, Academic Program office, and Resident Naturalists/Interns office.
Recently Central America covers 7 countries between North and South America. Guatemala,Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panamá.


text:
In Spain you will have a choice between several car rental categories. According to your need and budget pick the correct model, deals start usually 9 euros / day.
Budget Rent a Car System, Inc. is an American car rental company that was founded in 1958 in Los Angeles, California by Morris Mirkin. Budget's operations are headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey.
With its original fleet of 10 cars, the company lived up to the Budget name by undercutting the daily and per mile rental rates of the established airport based car rental companies. Mirkin was joined in 1959 by Julius Lederer (husband of columnist Ann Landers) who built the company, and made it an international company. In 1960, the headquarters moved to Chicago, Illinois and the rental fleet expanded with franchised and wholly owned rental outlets.
The company was eventually acquired by Transamerica Corporation, and then sold in 1986 in a leveraged buyout by Gibbons, Green and van Amerongen Ltd., along with management (led by CEO Clifton E. Haley) and selected investors. The company made its first public stock offering in 1987.
Team Rental Group purchased the public company in 1997 and took the name Budget Group. In 2002, it sold the company's assets to Cendant Corporation, which also owned Avis and in September 2006, Cendant Corporation separated into four independent companies. The real estate division became Realogy, Inc., its hospitality services division became Wyndham Worldwide, and the travel distribution services division became Travelport, Inc., an affiliate of The Blackstone Group. In 2006, following the Travelport sale, Cendant, now composed solely of its vehicle rental services businesses, renamed itself Avis Budget Group.
Of the approximately 800 Budget Rental Car locations in the U.S., 600 are company-operated locations and 200 are licensee locations. Internationally, there are 150 company-operated locations and 1,800 licensees.
Before booking a car in Spain, we recommend revising the current driving laws in the country. Here you will already find some useful information.
We recommend double check the following information on Spain's government websites. If you see any changes to make, please let us know and we will update our database for other drivers!
In Spain drivers must drive on the right side of the road
Town : 30-50km/h
Carriageway : 90-100km/h
Motorway : 120km/h
Blood Alcohol Level : 0.05%
In Spain drivers are not allowed to drive if they overpass 0.05 grams of alcohol per 100ml of blood
Driver under 18 are not allowed to drive car.
Additional drivers can be added to your rental, an extra charge might be applied by the car rental agency.
25 to 99 years. Young drivers age: 21 to 24 years might be charge extra per day.
Bare in mind that in many car rental agencies, if your driving's licence is not in the Roman alphabet (i.e. if it is in Arabic, Greek, Cyrillic or Chinese) you are required to bring an International Driving Permit and your domestic licence. For driving licenses from countries not part of the international driving license treaty, an official translation of the license must be presented with the original license.
The most common fuel policy is Full to Full. Basically, your vehicle will be supplied with a full tank of fuel and you will have to return it with full tank.
To avoid incurring fuel charges, you will need to return it with the same amount of fuel as it had when you collected it.
On your pick up, you may be required to leave a fuel deposit reserved or charged on your credit card, this will be released or refunded when you return the car full. Missing fuel will be charged on your return. The price per litre charged by the rental agent may be significantly higher than the price at the local service station. A refuelling charge may also be applicable. Fuel charges are payable at the rental desk unless otherwise stated in the top section of rate details.
Most of the time, the mileage policy will be unlimited. Meanwhile, some car rental agencies impose a mileage restriction per day. Please make sure to double check this policy before booking a car
For most rental, those basic insurance will be offered for free. You could take a complete damage cover package during your booking or when you will collect the rental.
The supplier might require a deposit amount at pick-up. It is a guarantee held on the credit card in the event of damage or theft of the vehicle. It will be automatically released if there is no damage or theft during the rental period.


text:
Play Full Call Me King in High Quality VideoNow you can download full Call Me King in HD format with duration 118 Min and has been aired on 2015-09-04 and MPAA rating is 0.
- Original Title : Call Me King
- Movie title in your country : Call Me King
- Year of movie : 2015
- Genres of movie : Drama, Action, Crime,
- Status of movie : Released
- Release date of movie : 2015-09-04
- Companies of movie :
- Countries of movie :
- Language of movie : English,
- Durationof movie : 118 Min
- Average vote of movie : 0
- Youtube ID of movie :
- Translation of movie : EN,
- Cast of movie :Amin Joseph (Rhyis), Bai Ling (Li Soo), Chris Mulkey (Angelo), Bill Cobbs (Malachi), Gabrielle Dennis (Leena), Jonathan 'Lil J' McDaniel (Zho), Shaun Mixon (Knight), Monyque Thompson Scott (Simone), Iyad Hajjaj (Arab Warlord), Luke Barnett (), Sean Riggs (Grimm), Maurice Whitfield (Khalil), T.J. Hoban (Nick), Alimi Ballard (Dwight), Robert Miano (Elio), Lester Speight (Vincent), Del Zamora (Feris), Korrina Rico (Gina), Johnny Williams (Russo), Xango Henry (Uvey), Cisco Reyes (Manny), J. Teddy Garces (Rico), Kevin Lukata (Luc), Jo Mani (Madame J'), Guy Nardulli (Italian Killer Leader), Jaime Zevallos (Salvadorian Killer), Peter Jae (Conqueror), Ashley Noel (Geovana), John Campbell-Mac (Tuggs), Anthony M. Bertram (Guard), Bechir Sylvain (Rolin), Amber Sharae Topsy (Joelle), Mo Hines (Haitian Gangster), John Caraccioli (Italian Mobster), David Reinprecht (Italian Mobster), Juan Gil (Fighter), Akari Kalai (Soo Yun), Christian Ijin Link (Italian Mobster), Robert Sisko (Russian Buyer), Johnny DeBeer (Judge), Gray Michael Sallies (Assassin), Steven G. Lawrence (Guard), Chuck Rockford (North Korean Buyer)
Movie plot of Call Me King :
Free Streaming Call Me King in High Quality Video with movie plot "In the international world of gun running... loyalty, honor and discretion are valuable commodities, but nothing is more priceless than the bond of family. Power begets enemies and a loved ones betrayal cuts like a knife. Sides will be chosen, wars will be fought. In the end, there can only be one King." in top quality. Full Length of Call Me King in HD Quality by push of the button above.
Streaming movie with title Call Me King full and free movie streaming in HD video. Enjoy movie with title Call Me King free an fun at here. Today, you could see that hundreds thousands of people searching for free Call Me King movie and watch it on the sweat residence with web connection. Be happy, you can reach tens of thousands of satisfied members which became tired of waiting with regard to dvds inside mail, and it's simple to watch at no cost Call Me King. You will get new on the web movie, and Download full it free of charge in your site. It can be fast, simple, free and on top of that to attempt. Enjoy now Call Me King online movie with out downloading. You can view online movie streaming within HD high quality in 118 Min length. Enjoy trailer movie plus full video of Call Me King click the button below to look at these film.
... Download Full Call Me King in High Quality 1080p ...
Director : R.L. Scott, Writer : R.L. Scott, Cinematography : R.L. Scott
Yes, now you can watch movie regarding Call Me King 100 % length and acquire the hyperlink to this movie Call Me King in top quality.


text:
Funky SidePouch Blends Form and Function
The stylish Smartphone Experts SidePouch marries form and function and provides Curve users with a useful accessory that, not only looks good, but also provides the BlackBerry with a good level of protection. Available in five snazzy colors, the leather cases are priced at an extremely reasonable $19.95 and are designed to fit the BlackBerry Curve series of phones. Smartphone Experts also has SidePouch cases available for the BlackBerry 8800 series and BlackBerry Pearl.
I received the tan-colored 'Saddle Brandy' version of the SidePouch and have carried my BlackBerry 8300 in it for a couple of weeks. I have never been one of those people who wear their cell phone or BlackBerry on their belt — I think that is some prejudice from those days when the only people who would wear phones on their belts were pretentious office equipment salesmen. But now, with the shrinking profile of both cell phones and BlackBerrys, belt pouches are a lot less obvious and intrusive and I'm more comfortable with wearing mine.
Designed Specifically to fit the BlackBerry Curve
Easy Insertion Makes the SidePouch a Treat
I am pretty impressed with the quality of what is, essentially, a simple accessory. The all leather case is well-constructed and sturdy. The leather is good quality and the stitching is done well. Through the first two weeks of use, it hasn't lost any of its rigidness and holds my Curve very snuggly.
The leather covered metal clip on the rear is tight to the body of the SidePouch, which gives the carrier a very slim profile and means it grips well. I have no worries that the device would be popped off my belt when I was exiting my car for example, which is more than can be said for some other case holders.
Perhaps my favorite feature of the SidePouch is the heavy duty magnetic flap. This should, in theory, allow for quicker access to your horizontally inserted BlackBerry. The padding is made from durable fabric and cushions the device nicely.
The case comes in five dashing colors - black, cocoa brandy, red brandy, saddle brandy and cream brand, which means there should be a case for everyone from funky to sophisticated.
Well Made, All Leather Construction
The Rear Clip Keeps the SidePouch Securely in Place
Personally, having not used a belt-mounted case for my BlackBerry before it took a little getting used to. I found it took some time to find the optimal spot to sit on my belt without catching my arm on it while walking. And this is a slim unit and I can't imagine what wearing my old BlackBerry 7290 would have been like. But once I had got used to having it on my side and found the best spot, I found it preferable to sticking my Curve in my pocket. I also felt my BlackBerry was much better protected.
The pouch has remained rigid through its first couple of weeks of use. This is both a blessing and a curse; it's great in that I never feel my Blackberry is sliding around and I don't have any fear it is going to drop out of the case if I am suddenly seized with the desire to do cartwheels down the street. On the other hand, when the phone rings it can be a pain to try and extract it in a hurry. I wouldn't consider this to be a downside to this SidePouch case in particular – it is a characteristic that all SidePouch cases tend to share by nature of their design (at least the magnetic clip does speed up the process!). I have missed a couple of calls trying to get my BlackBerry out in time. I have now learned to push the phone up from below rather than trying to pull it out of the top, which has sped up the process. All things being equal, however, I would rather have my phone kept secure, and the Smartphone Experts SidePouch guarantees just that.
The Magnetic Flap is a Nice Touch
The leather magnetic flap is a nice touch. There is a solid sound as the flap slams closed when you are done with the BlackBerry. Without Velcro or a pop button it is much easier to open and close and it remains in place and keeps your BlackBerry secure. You feel it is going to remain closed and not pop open at an inopportune time.
You can load the BlackBerry horizontally into the case either way – screen facing in or out. This means you can insert the BlackBerry into the pouch in such a way as to make the earphone jack accessible. A well-placed magnet inside the case construction puts your BlackBerry into sleep/standby mode once inserted (the trait of a well-designed BlackBerry case), which helps extend battery life and ensures the phone doesn't make any accidental calls while in storage. While on the subject of insertion (stop snickering back row!), I did find that I occasionally depressed a key by accident while pushing my Curve into the rigid case. With a little usage, I quickly caught the knack of getting my berry into the SidePouch and into standby without hiccup.
The SidePouch's Slim Profile Gives it a Clean, Stylish Look
The Camera Adds Ten Pounds, Doesn't It?? :)
The new, lightweight BlackBerrys such as the Curve have made belt fitted pouches a much more viable option for those of us who have eschewed wearing bulky BlackBerrys on our belts in the past. The Smartphone Experts SidePouch is a well-built accessory that provides both a stylish way to carry your BlackBerry but also a solid tool to protect your device. I am loathe to test it out, but the pouch could probably protect your device from a small drop. The pouch is well constructed and should last as long as you own the Berry.
On the down side it can be a little difficult/more time consuming to extricate your Berry (as compared to a lightning-fast holster), especially if you are trying to answer the phone in a hurry. On the positive side, you can have confidence your device is tight and secure.
Buy Now:


text:
Empty Basket
Please assort your inquiry to us here. Just select all your different filaments needed from our list, insert your requested amount and submit to basket.
You can return from inquiry basket to extend/complete your assortment if you like. And you can collect products from all categories of filament, too. To change to another list, please select other category from left hand menu.
In case you like to order sample(s) first, please move to order sample.


text:
Turn 25 – Zombies
October 30, 2010 Leave a comment
Part 1:
Part 2:
Featuring John "MusiM", Suzy "Specter, Stretch, Trent, and Justyn.
Music: Untitled by MusiM; Eat – MusiM (on the album "Stories", buy now at http://listentomusim.com/discography/)
This week we feature the finale to the horror series just in time for Halloween. The topic: Zombies. This turn has been split into two parts. Part one features videogames and part two features movies, books, and comics.
On videogames we discuss Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Spooky Castle, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the Resident Evil franchise, the Fallout franchise, Borderlands, Half Life 2, the Dead Rising franchise, Minecraft, the Left 4 Dead franchise, Stubbs the Zombie, Doom3, Onimusha, the Castlevania franchise, the House of the Dead franchise, Run Zombie Run, and many more.
On literature we discuss Marvel Zombies, The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z, The Walking Dead, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Night of the Living Trekkies, and many others.
On movies we discuss Night of the Living Dead, Return of the Living Dead, Versus, Fido, Doom 3, Serpent and the Rainbow, Zombieland, Shaun of the Dead, Spaced, Dawn of the Dead, Dead Alive, 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, Undead, The Crazies, Samurai Armageddon, Planet Terror, Evil Dead, Army of Darkness, and many others.
Visit Justyn and Trent at www.tiltcast.com


text:
Featuring a dynamic, lightweight synthetic upper, heel area Wave® Technology, and 9-Spike Advanced Technology. The Mizuno 9-Spike Finch 5 really means business. Gender engineered for fastpitch, it provides all the basics with comfort, support and breathability. But it's got more than that. A softer, full-length EVA footbed really amps up the shock absorption for less stress on your feet. Strategically positioned spikes provide the best in traction and propulsion for softball-specific movements. Forefoot Flex is balanced with perimeter heel studs for stability. Removable insole. Environmentally safe, earth-friendly materials. Wt. 10.7 oz.
Other Products


text:
Last updated: January 30, 2014
NHGRI Appoints Mark S. Guyer, Ph.D. Director for the Division of Extramural Research
NHGRI Appoints Mark S. Guyer, Ph.D. Director for the Division of Extramural Research
Two New Associate DER Directors Also Named
November 18, 2002
BETHESDA, Md. - The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has named Mark S. Guyer, Ph.D., as Director of the Division of Extramural Research (DER). In addition, NHGRI has named two DER Associate Directors: Jane L. Peterson, Ph.D., and Bettie J. Graham, Ph.D.
The associate directorships are new positions in the DER leadership structure. Drs. Guyer, Peterson and Graham will be managing DER through an important transition period as NHGRI moves beyond the initial goal of sequencing the human genome.
"The National Human Genome Research Institute is indeed fortunate to have individuals of this caliber in our extramural program," said NHGRI Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. "Drs. Guyer, Peterson and Graham have played a critical role in achieving the many ambitious goals of the Human Genome Project up to this point, and these promotions will allow them to exercise even stronger leadership of our research program as we move into the next phase of genome research."
As director, Dr. Guyer will be responsible for the entire extramural program, which administers research grants, plans activities to advance genomics and directs the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Program at NHGRI. Previously, he served as the assistant director for scientific coordination at DER. In this role, Dr. Guyer provided leadership to DER's Large-Scale Sequencing Program, and developed new research initiatives for the mouse genome map and for human DNA sequence variation. He also planned the scientific budget for NHGRI's portion of the Human Genome Project (HGP) and helped develop the 1998-2003, five-year plan for the HGP in the United States.
Dr. Guyer was one of several DER program directors to win the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary's Award for Distinguished Service in 2001 for oversight and coordination of an international effort to produce a draft version of the human sequence. He received his Ph.D. in bacteriology and immunology from the University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Jane Peterson will advise the director of NHGRI and the director of extramural programs on identifying and implementing new research initiatives for grants, contracts and cooperative agreements, as well as on formulating NHGRI's position regarding all policy issues for the extramural programs. She will share responsibility with the director for the management of DER programs. In addition, Dr. Peterson will direct NHGRI's program in comparative sequencing and serve as coordinator for the Genome Resource and Sequencing Priority Panel (GRASPP). Having served as program director for large-scale sequencing since 1995, she will continue to administer and evaluate cooperative agreements with large-scale DNA sequencing centers.
Dr. Peterson was another DER program director to win the DHHS Secretary's Award in 2001. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado's Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology.
Dr. Bettie Graham will provide leadership for all of NHGRI's training programs, especially for the NHGRI Minority Action Plan. This bold new program aims to increase substantially the number of individuals from underrepresented groups conducting genomic and ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) research. Dr. Graham will manage the review of proposed minority action plans from NHGRI grantees, and will devise new approaches regarding training of underrepresented groups. A program director for DER since 1989, she will continue to oversee the NHGRI Training and Career Development Program and the Small Business Innovation Research Program/Small Business Technology Transfer Program. Dr. Graham will remain involved in the trans-NIH mouse initiative, as well as the scientific program management of grants related to mapping technology and the application of mass spectrometry to sequencing.
Dr. Graham won the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director's Award in 1993 and 1999. She received her Ph.D. in virology from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
High-resolution portraits of Drs. Guyer, Peterson and Graham are available at www.genome.gov/dmd.
NHGRI is one of the 27 institutes and centers at the National Institutes of Health, which is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The NHGRI Division of Extramural Research supports grants for research and for training and career development at sites nationwide. Additional information about NHGRI can be found at its Web site: www.genome.gov.
Geoff Spencer
Phone: (301) 402-0911


text:
|Property ID:S1702
|Week#: 8
|Status: Sold
|Bedrooms: 1
|Baths: 1.5
|Usage: Annual
|RTU Until:
|Additional Points:
|Fixed/Float: Fixed
|Lockoff: No
|*Maintenance Fees/Taxes quoted are estimates only, subject to change without notice, and to be used for guidance purposes only. Please call us at 800-985-9946 for an exact quote at no obligation.
This Quaint New England Inn Remains Everyone's Favorite!
The Hillcrest Inn Resort, located in idyllic Ogunquit, Maine, offers luxury condominium apartments that are open year round nestled in a quiet neighborhood and around the corner from famous Perkins Cove.
Also known as Hillcrest Condominiums is an RCI affiliated Timeshare Condominium Association offering 11 one & two bedroom fully furnished apartments. These units have the warmth and charm of New England, accommodating four to six guests with a full kitchen and bathroom. Each unit has a private deck, some with water views. All units include heat, air conditioning, cable, wireless internet, DVD player, free local calls and reserved parking for two vehicles.
This quintessential New England inn awaits you! The seaside town of Ogunquit, named by the Abenakis, means "beautiful place by the sea" and features a three-mile sandy beach adjoining a picturesque rocky shore. Take a stroll along the Marginal Way, a mile-long footpath from Perkins Cove that follows the cliff's edge along the waterfront. At the resort, you'll find an indoor pool and sun decks. The ocean is only two blocks away, and offers boating, deep-sea fishing, and swimming. Ski slopes are just 70 miles away at the gateway to the White Mountains, North Conway, New Hampshire. Or, enjoy cross-country skiing near the resort. Remember, all units are nonsmoking.
Timeshare Broker Sales is a licensed and authorized resale broker for Hillcrest Inn Resort. Call today for expert service, and great savings, from our licensed timeshare specialists. We are with you every step of the way, providing complete customer care, so see for yourself what our customers are talking about, why we are a BBB Accredited Business, and why Hillrest Inn Resort chose our company to be their authorized broker!
RCI Hillcrest Condominiums (RCI#0392)
On-Site Amenities
Unit Amenities
Fireplace (Some Units), Telephone (All Units), Kitchen (All Units, Partial/Full), Air Conditioning (All Units), Carpet (All Units), Dishwasher (Some Units), Microwave (All Units)
Other Amenities
Beach (2.0 miles), Boating (Nearby), Fishing (Nearby), Pool (Nearby), Cross-Country Skiing (70.0 miles), Downhill Skiing (70.0 miles), Golf (1.0 miles), Tennis (2.0 miles), Exercise Equipment (6.0 miles), Health Club (5.0 miles), Whirlpool/Hot Tub (6.0 miles), Spa (2.0 miles), Casino (165.0 miles), Playground (6.0 miles), Live Entertainment (1.0 miles), Grocery (1.0 miles), Medical Facility (5.0 miles), Restaurant (1.0 miles), Snack Bar (1.0 miles), Shopping (1.0 miles)


text:
Serving Mint Hill, North Carolina 28227
Mint Hill Painting
Looking to have your residential or commercial property painted in Mint Hill? Call Zelaya Jr Painting for all your painting needs.
Mint Hill House Painting
Give your home a fresh, new look. Call Zelaya Jr Painting of Mint Hill to have your house painted.
Mint Hill Commercial Painting
Have the painters of Zelaya Jr Painting paint your commercial building. With Zelaya Jr Painting of Mint Hill, NC, you're guaranteed high quality products, along with high quality services.
Mint Hill Interior Painting
Have the best painters Mint Hill, NC paint your home or business. Call Zelaya Jr Painting today for a free estimate.
Mint Hill Exterior Painting
Is the exterior of your home or business a little worn out, or in need of a fresh, new look? Call Zelaya Jr Painting for the best exterior paint job in Mint Hill, NC.
Mint Hill Drywall Repair
Have your drywall repaired by the the most experienced in Mint Hill, NC. No one outperforms Zelaya Jr Painting's drywall repairer's.
Mint Hill Pressure Washing
When it comes to pressure washing, no one beats Zelaya Jr Painting of Mint Hill, NC.
Mint Hill Deck Staining
For long lasting, cost-effective deck staining in Mint Hill, NC, Zelaya Jr Painting is the name you can trust. Call today for your free estimate.
Mint Hill Roof Painting
Having been in business since 2000, Zelaya Jr Painting of Mint Hill is the number one choice for your roof painting needs.
Mint Hill Ceiling Painting
Call Zelaya Jr Painting of Mint Hill, NC to have your ceilings painted by skilled, professional painters.
Mint Hill Cabinet Painting
For a fresh new look in your bathroom and/or kitchen, have your cabinets painted by the best cabinet painters in Mint Hill, NC. Call Zelaya Jr Painting for your free estimate.
Mint Hill Cabinet Refinishing
Zelaya Jr Painting provides expert Mint Hill cabinet refinishing services. Call (704) 286-6866 and save money on your next Mint Hill cabinet painting project.
Mint Hill Faux Finishes
Faux finishing requires years of experience, skill, and artistic ability. For the best faux finishing in Mint Hill, NC, call Zelaya Jr Painting, and you will get professional painters with these great qualities and more.
Mint Hill Garage Floor Painting
Zelaya Jr Painting offers the best garage floor painting products and painters Mint Hill, NC has to offer. Call today.
Mint Hill Garage Floor Epoxy
For professional garage floor application, call Zelaya Jr Painting at (704) 286-6866
Mint Hill Epoxy Coatings
Whether commercial or residential, give your floor a fresh new look with an epoxy coating application by Zelaya Jr Painting of NC.
Mint Hill Wallpaper Removal
Tired of looking at the same, old wallpaper in your home or office? Have Zelaya Jr Painting of Mint Hill remove the wallpaper for a fresher, bright new look.