text:
Your shopping cart is empty!
Mitts, Grit guard, Dusters, Detailing Brushes are an very important part of washing & cleaning cars. Again best tools helps in faster washing, less water use, no scratches & Swirls on your car.
Product Compare (0)
Patented & Invented in USA & Made in Korea
The Original California Duster, S..
Rs 1,215.66 Ex Tax: Rs 1,030.22
Patented & Invented in USA & Made in Korea
The Original California Duster, L..
Rs 2,054.77 Ex Tax: Rs 1,741.33
Patented & Invented in USA & Made in Korea
The Original California Car Duster C..
Rs 2,721.87 Ex Tax: Rs 2,306.67
Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax:
Beware ! This will give you extreme Shine with Stunning results.
Rs 1,635.22 Ex Tax: Rs 1,385.78
Plastic Tray Organizer: DIY enthusiast ? carry your detailing products in sty..
Rs 1,005.88 Ex Tax: Rs 852.44
Polypropylene keeps
moisture away so your hands stay comfortable whi..
Rs 459.00 Ex Tax: Rs 388.98
Rain Clear™: All new rain clear gel is non-flammable, non-combustible and VOC free. It seal..
Rs 938.76 Ex Tax: Rs 795.56
Powers through snow and ice!
If you're reading this, than its likely that your snow brush is..
Rs 2,579.22 Ex Tax: Rs 2,185.78
Synthetic Sheepskin Wash Pad (US Import):
Get the gentle cleaning for you..
Rs 1,320.55 Ex Tax: Rs 1,119.11
CarPro Tar-X is a glow-in-the-dark bug and tar remover made of natural solvents extracted from or..
Rs 481.44 Ex Tax: Rs 408.00
The Genuine "T-BAR" Water Blade-Red or Yellow Color:
1. Dry your vehicle in 1/3 of..
Rs 1,594.99 Ex Tax: Rs 1,351.69
Ultima Elastrofoam Rubberized Foam Block:
Smoothen and Clean your car paint withou..
Rs 1,777.87 Ex Tax: Rs 1,506.67
5 X 3 x 1.3 inch
Viking Final Shine Easy Glide Applicator:
1. This i..
Viking® Metal-Free Wheel & Rim Wand:
A premium product. Use this wand with plenty of ..
Rs 796.11 Ex Tax: Rs 674.67
Pressurize your detailing chemicals to maximize results!
Spray wheel cleaners, all purpose c..
1x12 inch.
Clean Wheel Lug nut Brush:
For The Clean Wheel Lug Nut Brush ..
Allway 3-Pack Detailing Mini Brush Set:
a. Soft Nylon brush for vents and crevices.
b. Tou..
Rs 825.08 Ex Tax: Rs 699.22
EPPCO Hand and Nail Brush:
We specifically imported this brush from USA beca..
Rs 607.51 Ex Tax: Rs 514.84
Scraper with 5- Plastic Blades:
Ergonomic Scraper (Assorted Colors)
5- Plast..
Rs 423.14 Ex Tax: Rs 358.59
Scraper with Plastic & Metal Blades:
Ergonomic Scraper
5- Plastic Double..
Rs 791.89 Ex Tax: Rs 671.09
Goo Gone:
We specifically imported this famous product from USA because its ..
Rs 376.55 Ex Tax: Rs 319.11
Mothers California Gold Pure Carnauba Wax Liquid
If perfection coupled with protection is what..
Rs 1,859.00 Ex Tax: Rs 1,575.42
Rs 1,530.33 Ex Tax: Rs 1,296.89
This Turtle Wax 5"-6" Microfiber Bonnet is the ultimate for polishing, buffing and even remov..
Rs 1,425.44 Ex Tax: Rs 1,208.00
This Turtle Wax 9"-10" Microfiber Bonnet is the ultimate for polishing, buffing and even remo..
Turtle Wax Shine Lock Sealant - 4 oz :
This US import is the real..
Rs 1,395.00 Ex Tax: Rs 1,182.20
Detailers Choice Polish Pad with Fingers Pocket
6 Inch in diameter,..
Rs 271.66 Ex Tax: Rs 230.22


text:
30 Jan 2018 06:49
Moreover, an enormous, shiny lot with tons of cars and many flags flying does not all the time equate to a reputable supplier. But if you wish to earn a really good revenue in a reasonably quick period of time, you have to rent a full-time professional facility and an avenue philomenanave9.wikidot.com to promote your vehicle for components. After you obtain your replacement title to your auto, then you'll be able to go about making arrangements have your junk automotive picked up and eliminated.Many yards also do enterprise with auto wholesale elements firms or other junk car removal no title atlanta junk yards. If you loved this post and you would like to get even more details pertaining to buy junk cars nj (cashforcarshoustonblog.wordpress.com) kindly check out our own site. Strewn service baggage, leaves and different junk is all around the bottom of my automobile, and so now is an effective time to give it a little love and be sure that it is wanting its best for the summer season months. It provides 3 free months restricted time and no credit card needed.Salvage yards no longer only have the automobiles in storage and being used for scrap however the vehicle is now being salvaged along with its parts. At the moment, there isn't any doubt that online is a greater platform for anybody seeking to buy New Cars CarZag is one such automotive search engine that makes it simpler than ever for Selling used cars Examine them out right now.We purchase vehicles companies, usually will sell these kind of auto's at automotive auctions, which in most cases can land the particular company thousands of dollars, simple, especially if the vehicle is a classic automotive, which tends to have excessive demand. While a lot of people are donating their car outdated automobiles for the aim of getting tax deductions, nobody really knows what happens to these donated vehicles.There comes a time when your favorite automobile is longer in driving situation and you must say good-bye to it. This may actually be an emotional scenario as our automobiles offer us freedom and becomes our greatest companions. Many auto dealership stores that specifically deal in premium vehicles have these kinds of lights.In the event you just like the cash supply, you can provide them an appropriate time and day and they will arrange a quick car elimination out of your place. It is because they understand that dealing with used and scrap automobiles will require a protected and safe remedy. Below we've given some easy ideas that may show you how to to keep away from being swindled and promote your junk automobile quickly.In the event you're selling parts from an previous car or trying to find parts there is a risk that a salvage yard is in your metropolis and most provide free towing. Lastly, contemplate getting in contact with money for cars corporations and ask for the approximate value idea of the vehicle that you will buy.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Accara 60" Double Bathroom Vanity with Mirror - Espresso w/ White Carrera Marble Counter
$1,599.00Buy Now Details >
The Accara Double Sink Vanity is a stunning and popular Modern Bathroom original. This contemporary vanity has a beautiful, deep rich Espresso finish, and exudes a unique modern bathroom design. Its solid marble counter give the Accara Vanity a sleek contemporary style that makes it a "must have" for your bathroom remodel or fantasy-bath-build. Take your contemporary bathroom to the next level, with the addition of the Accara Vanity. For a vanity designed to impress and engineered to last, choose Accara. Available in additional sizes. Features Includes solid marble counter Includes white porcelain sinks, optional granite marble sinks available Single-hole faucet mounts Includes drain assemblies Faucets not included Optional matching side and wall cabinets How to handle your counterSpec Sheet for vanity Spec Sheet for Claire Rotating Wall Cabinet with mirror (WC-B802) Spec Sheet for Sarah Storage Cabinet (WC-B803) Spec Sheet for Accara Bathroom Wall Cabinet (WC-B805) Spec Sheet for Maria Bathroom Wall Cabinet (WC-B807) " target="_blank" class="pdf">Installation Instructions -->Please note that all custom natural stone counters are proudly manufactured in the USA specifically for your order, and so require at least 4 weeks manufacturing time. Natural stone like marble and granite, while otherwise durable, are vulnerable to staining from hair dye, ink, tea, coffee, oily materials such as hand cream or milk, and can be etched by acidic substances such as alcohol and soft drinks. Please protect your countertop and/or sink by avoiding contact with these substances. For more information, please review our "Marble & Granite Care" guide.


text:
Hide Forgot
In the installer, I select Microsoft IntelliMouse PS/2.
The FULLNAME variable in /etc/sysconfig/mouse says:
"Microsoft - IntelliMouse (PS/2)"
This really breaks gpm and X mouse functionality.
Running mouseconfig corrects things, as detailed below:
The FULLNAME line should be:
"Microsoft - IntelliMouse (PS/2)"
Looks like /etc/X11/XF86Config was broken by the installer using
Emulate3Buttons (which I *unchecked* because I didn't want it), and Device
/dev/psaux (instead of /dev/mouse... this part isn't really a bug, but why
not set up correctly like mouseconfig does?).
I have orignal and fixed config files, should you want to look at them.
Joshua Jensen
Sorry, I got the "fix" to /etc/sysconfig/mouse wrong before... here it is now:
The FULLNAME line should be:
"Microsoft IntelliMouse (PS/2)"
fixed internally


text:
The Punisher #8
(Rucka. Checchetto. Hollingsworth.)
PREVIOUSLY… Stephanie Gerard, leader of The Exchange, has tasked a former S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent named Christine Poulsen to kill The Punisher. Meanwhile, the sole survivor of a wedding day massacre, Rachel Cole, uses her friendship with a reporter named Norah Winters to identify and eliminate targets. She's made her way to upstate New York to deal with The Exchange… unaware that The Punisher is also in pursuit.
I bought The Punisher #1 when it came out eight months back. It's a title I'd avoided for a while because, past the age of 18, The Punisher killing people repeatedly gets a little old. Once you've seen him batter The IRA while Garth Ennis cracks wise, there's little room for improvement.
And honestly, I didn't think The Punisher #1 fared much better.
It felt like many of the NuDC titles. Not so great as a standalone piece, a tad slow and thoughtful where more of a 'this is who the character is' feel would've worked better. So I stopped reading the title, and left it alone for seven months. Then, upon discovering there was a comic-book store in Aylesbury, I picked up #8 up.
I'm glad I did.
THIS is good writing for The Punisher. The story is about death in a vague sense, but we're actually getting some gritty character development. Frank sports a beard, a lot of bandages, and a 'play it careful' approach. He's not killing everyone repeatedly, he's putting his military training to good use. And he's paired with a great character in Rachel Cole, who went through a similar experience and, subtly, you can tell The Punisher doesn't want her to go down the same route, as he knows that the vengeance never ends.
It's not groundbreaking writing, but it adds shades to the character. The artwork plays this up, having a simple composition that isn't trying to wow you with neat tricks. Everything is portrayed matter of fact, with a slightly dark hue that befits the character. Any scene with lots of light feels out of place, an intentional choice designed to let us know how Frank still has a long way to go.
Judging by the quality of this issue, I'll be back for more.
Grade: B+


text:
Stay tune for 2019.
The 2018 Internet Operations Research Grants supported the development of an independent Internet research community whose work can improve the availability, reliability, and security of the Internet in the Asia Pacific region, and widen its coverage, applications and benefit to the community. USD 45,000 were available, as follows:
- USD 30,000 scale-up grant for one existing research project looking to expand;
- USD 15,000 small grant for one new research project.
Innovation and a development focus must be an integral part of the project proposal. Proposals must include an implementation component, a realistic timeframe and a detailed budget breakdown.
Proposals must be focused on one or more of the following areas:
- Internet operations, infrastructure management and related protocols;
- Network measurement and analysis;
- IPv6;
- BGP routing;
- Peering and interconnection.
Key dates for 2019
|Applications open
|25 February
|Applications close
|15 May at 11.59 PM UTC
|Selection process
|Due diligence review and contracts
|Announcement of successful application/s
Before submitting your nomination, please review the Selection Criteria.


text:
Read latest news from around the world.
World News This section covers news from all parts of world. Get in touch with the happenings around the world.
News from India Covers the latest news stories from all around India. The news item include sections on states, sports and business news.
News from SriLanka News links from Sri Lanka newspapers.
News from Pakistan
News from Nepal
Samilan.com > News
Other Channels Entertainment Search Phone Cards Baby 1800Contacts cellphone accesories amazon coupon


text:
A gondola is the typical Venetian boat: it has a long and narrow shape and is pointed at both ends, it is moved by a fisherman who stands at one side using a long pole metal. To make a trip on a gondola is a romantic experience though very expensive. Gondolas are usually painted with black colour according to an old sumptuary law.
Category:Venice photo. gondola 4 stars (11 votes)
Author:Valentina Sannicolo.
Publisher:Francesco Cepolina.
Download:The photos are part of Cepolina photo collection.
keys:gondola, Venetian boat, narrow shape, man, stands, long, pole, trip, gondola, romantic experience, expensive, gondolas, painted, black, sumptuary lawgondola.


text:
Total Bliss Salon - Trish
For over 20 years I have been working with hair. During that time I have enjoyed helping people find that cut or color that is JUST right for them.
Whether it is a whole new style, men's cut, wedding/prom undo or just a trim to keep your ends healthy and your look refreshed, it's a wonderful feeling knowing I have helped someone smile bright and feel good about their style.
To book your appointment,
please call Trish at (623) 216-2696


text:
Valentine's Day is only two weeks away! Has your significant other thought of any date night ideas? Give them the hints they need and amazing ideas to surprise your loved on this Valentines day! Always give the best Valentine's Day gift of luxury swimwear and designer bikinis!
We all know that going out to a restaurant can be extremely stressful this time of year and making a reservation is just as stressful and will leave you with a pounding headache. This year why not change things up and cook at home! No only will you be able to save some money for an awesome Valentine's day gift it will be fun to cook together or be pampered by your significant other by having them cook you a dinner! Go all out this Valentine's Day at home with candle light dinner, flowers, with appetizers, main course, and a decadent dessert! Also do not forget the wine! The memories that are made will last a life time! Give the gift of luxury swimwear with Lady Lux designer Little Black Bikini! This black bikini will be a staple piece to add to your bikini collection and will never go out of style!
Another Valentine's Day date idea would be to go hiking! For all of you couples that love the outdoors, being in nature, and love to be active why not plan a challenging hike or a fun scenic hike where you can pack a lunch and have a picnic! This fun filled day will be full of laughter, excitement, and most of all full of love when you are spending time with your significant other. Give the gift of fun with our Desert Chic designer bikini! This bikini has such a fun and bright color pallet and has a unique strappy back!
Our last Valentine's Day date idea is for all the couples that love to stay in. Make it a movie date night! Rent each of your favorite movies make popcorn and go to the store to get your favorite candies! Have the fireplace going and snuggle up! This will be relaxing and you may be surprised what movies each other picks! This date night will also be relaxing and fun way to wine down the weekend before going back to work the next day. Give the gift of our sexiest best selling red designer bikini Rich and Pretty This Valentine's Day!
Hope all of our Lux Babes have an amazing Valentine's Day <3


text:
Congressman Mo Brooks said on the radio yesterday that Democrats are waging a "war on whites" with racially divisive strategy and policy. Brooks doubled down on NewsmaxTV today, tellingSteve Malzberg discrimination against white people these days is considered perfectly fine.
Brooks argued that Democrats are trying to "divide Americans up based on race," particularly with racially-tinged attacks against Republicans. He said by appealing to different racial groups promising to protect them from white Republicans, they're egging on a "war on whites."
Brooks asked, "What is the one race that can be discriminated against?… All whites." He felt that under federal law, while other racial categories have protected status, white people "are treated differently" and there's "reverse discrimination" going on.
Watch the video below, via NewsmaxTV:


text:
How To Build A PC: From Component Selection To Installation
Page 1:Step One: Size Up A Case
Page 2:Step 2: Select Your CPU
Page 3:Step 3: Select Your Graphics
Page 4:Step 4: Select A Motherboard
Page 5:Step 5: Select Memory
Page 6:Step 6: Select Storage
Page 7:Step 7: Select A Power Supply
Page 8:Other Components
Page 9:Step 8: Choose Your Vendor
Page 10:Step 9: Preparing For Assembly
Page 11:Step 10: Build The Platform (CPU, Cooler, And DRAM)
Page 12:Step 11: Install Motherboard And Power Supply
Page 13:Step 12: Install Cables, Cards, And Drives
A great many of the folks who land on Tom's Hardware are already deeply passionate about technology and PC hardware. But we know that others are looking to learn more. We're an inclusive bunch. So if you've never built your own PC, fear not. Our editorial team does it all of the time, and we're happy to walk you through the steps, starting with picking the right parts.
There's a good chance that, even if you haven't gotten your hands dirty inside of a case, you still have a basic knowledge of the components that go inside. Experienced builders often have their ideal configuration in mind before they choose a case. But even a seasoned pro needs to be sure that everything's going to fit inside the right chassis. And of course, enclosures vary depending on what you want to do with your PC. Home theater systems, all-in-ones, flashy gaming boxes, and business-oriented workstations all have their own requirements.
Traditional cases follow the size categories below. However, more modern designs tend to stray from those well-defined standards in the name of differentiation. Mid-tower designs, for example, are now found in nearly full-tower scale. To make matters more confusing, they can even be referred to as full towers, even if they lack the drive bays inside that used to define the form factor.
|Traditional Case Sizes
|Full Tower
|Mid Tower
|Mini Tower
|Mini Cube
|21-24 inches
|17-19 inches
|12-14 inches
|7-9 inches
|3-7 inches
|6-8 inches
|6-8 inches
|6-8 inches
|8-9 inches
|14-17 inches
|5.25" bays
|3.5" internal bays
|Motherboard Form Factor
|ATX, microATX
|Card slots
|Power supply
|PS/2 or larger
|PS/2 or SFX
|SFX or TFX
Full towers were traditionally tall enough to hold two power supplies, though many had a second hard drive rack where you might expect to find the top power supply. The interior space of a full-tower chassis is useful in some configurations; however, most mainstream users (and even most enthusiasts) simply don't have enough hardware to fill it.
A better justification for picking a full tower is that the top bays are easier to reach when the case is sitting on your floor. A modern example of the traditional full tower, Rosewill's Blackhawk Ultra, is the right-most case in the image below.
ATX mid-towers are usually capable of holding full-sized motherboards, full-sized power supplies, several full-sized optical drives (DVD and Blu-ray burners), and multiple hard drives. Well-designed units like the Cooler Master Storm Enforcer (above-left) are well-suited for gaming and video enthusiasts, simply because they support a greater number of expansion cards and hard drives than smaller units. A comparison of our current case reviews to models from ten years ago show that good ideas stand the test of time.
A majority of cases give you room for seven expansion slots around back. Typically, that's enough for a couple of graphics cards, add-in sound, and even back-panel brackets exposing USB or eSATA connectivity. But let's say you love your games, and you're dead-set on building a system with three or even four graphics cards. Specifically seeking out an ATX case with eight or more expansion slots might be necessary, since high-performance cards have thick cooling solutions that use the case's slot hole for support and ventilation.
MicroATX mini-towers are nearly as versatile as mid-towers in applications ranging from office workhorses to high-end liquid-cooled SLI-powered gaming monsters because of their less-imposing profile and easier trasportability. Mini-towers typically support one or two optical drives and one or two hard drives, and the microATX form factor supports a maximum of four expansion slots. All of those limitations are acceptable for most users.
Mini-ITX cubes typically support a single expansion cards and only the smallest power supplies, though the slightly-oversized Lian Li PC-Q08 above (center) supports larger parts. Relying mostly on integrated features and capabilities, these space-saving enclosures were once only good as office- and productivity-oriented platforms. Now, thanks to more efficient host and graphics processors, we also have access to ultra-compact gaming machines and home theater consoles. Though you'll commonly see these referred to as "small form factor", the term form factor is better applied to the mini-ITX motherboard found inside. Variations of the cube aesthetic alternatively support ATX and microATX form factors.
Formerly used to raise small CRT monitors up to eye level on flat desks, today's horizontal desktop cases are mostly restyled for home theater systems. They range from the gaming-themed mini-ITX Raven RVZ01 (pictured bottom-center, above) to the eight-inch-tall full-ATX pedestals laying on their sides. Many of the slimmer models use special half-height expansion cards, though the model pictured above uses a right-angle adapter (called a riser card) to situate a full-sized graphics card sideways. If expansion is important to you, beware of models that use a custom-sized power supply, as those may not be upgradeable.
Want something smaller? The yellow box above is the most compact unit we've tested to truly qualify as a performance-oriented machine. Called the Brix Pro, it holds two notebook-sized memory modules, an on-board mSATA SSD, and a 2.5" notebook drive. Shorter single-drive units are available with similarly scaled-down performance, and Intel even jumped on the tiny bandwagon with its similar-appearing NUC (Next Unit [of] Computing) form factor. Most of these machines are available either as a barebones system (no drives or memory) or a complete PC, and all of them use external, notebook-style power adapters.
- Step One: Size Up A Case
- Step 2: Select Your CPU
- Step 3: Select Your Graphics
- Step 4: Select A Motherboard
- Step 5: Select Memory
- Step 6: Select Storage
- Step 7: Select A Power Supply
- Other Components
- Step 8: Choose Your Vendor
- Step 9: Preparing For Assembly
- Step 10: Build The Platform (CPU, Cooler, And DRAM)
- Step 11: Install Motherboard And Power Supply
- Step 12: Install Cables, Cards, And Drives


text:
Books & DVDs on display on the Mobile Library trolley, 20 April 2014.
Wesley's children changed their country. Inspiring lives!
Each person is allowed 3 books for a month. Videos/DVDs (two per family) need to be returned the following Sunday. If you require an extension please speak to the person "manning" the mobile shelves.


text:
Seton Healthcare Family is dedicated to providing the best care possible and treating everyone with dignity and respect. It's our mission. One of the best ways we can meet this mission is to hear directly from patients and family members like you.
This effort is designed to improve the quality and safety of care Seton provides. We believe that patients and families are important allies. You can help us improve care on many levels, including:
- Safe medication use
- Infection control initiatives
- Observing care processes
- Reporting complications
Become a Patient/Family Advisor
We're looking for people like you to provide feedback on the Seton experience. We want to hear the good, the not-so-good, and the warm and fuzzy. As a Patient/Family Advisor, you will have the opportunity to improve how Seton delivers care. Volunteers can participate in many ways, from a short phone survey to more hands-on involvement.
You may qualify to be a Patient/Family Advisor if:
- You are a patient or patient's family member.
- You have experienced care at any Seton hospital, clinic or other Seton facility.
- You feel passionately about improving care at Seton.
Please fill out our Advisor Interest Form or call 512-324-0010 if you are interested in helping us. Your valuable input will help enhance how Seton delivers healthcare to you, your family and our community.
A Meeting of the Dell Children's Medical Center Family Advisory Council
More about Our Vision
By treating patients and families as partners in health, we can collaborate to provide the best care possible. Here are just some of the ways we are making a difference together:
Respect and Dignity
We integrate the knowledge, values, spiritual beliefs and cultural backgrounds of patients and families into the planning and delivery of care.
Information Sharing
Timely, complete, and accurate information helps patients and family members make decisions.
Patients and family members are encouraged to participate in care and decision-making at the level they choose.
No one interest group is always right. By taking into account what all parties think and coming up with a solution that works for everyone, we all benefit.


text:
Somewhere in northern Spain, Dec. 21.2012 This is the day that the world was supposed to end again!! and were still here :-)
But this time it was for real, the Maya aficionados told us: It was the last day of the Mayan calendar; therefore, the world was really coming to an end. But some real Mayan scholars said it was just another cycle of the calendar, so not to worry. So most of us didnt. And to those who did, I can only say better luck next time; or is it worse luck?
The god-awful state of the world today would lead some of us to say, too bad the world didnt end; humanity would be in a lot better shape if it had; but then the pale glimmer of hope reasserts itself, and we say, maybe its better it didnt end; humans will find some humane way out of this morass.
But then reality sets in again, and we say, nope. Better it had have ended while were ahead.
This game could go on for a long time :-)
(see Fiesta Queen, Aug. 5, 2012) I sat next to a piano that I thought unlikely as it was just might have been the one on which Sam, played by a black actor named Dooley Wilson in 1942, played the immortal and haunting As Time Goes By while Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman toasted each other.
Well, it wasnt, according to an article on Yahoo News. The real Ricks Café piano sold at a Sothebys auction a few weeks ago for $ 602,500!
But dont despair, you can always go to Ricks Café in Casablanca and pretend its the real thing.
Has capitalism failed?
This question, which the corporate-owned American media wouldnt touch with a 10-foot pole, was asked by a Spanish TV station in a man-in-the street interview program. The answer, as might be expected even in Spain -- which boasted a socialist government until a year ago -- was mixed.
But what I found fascinating was that it would even be asked. It shows that the European Union is way ahead of its dumb American cousins in its political thinking.
Think Im being unnecessarily pejorative by calling Americans dumb? I wish I were. A few years ago American students couldnt distinguish between Russia and Australia on a world map. A 2010 test showed that only 9% of American 4th graders could identify Abraham Lincoln and only 2% of high school seniors knew about the Supreme Courts 1954 ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education.
And when Newsweek in 2011 asked a thousand U.S. citizens to take Americas official citizenship test, 29% couldnt name the vice president! Seventy-three percent couldnt correctly say why we fought the Cold War. Forty-four percent were unable to define the Bill of Rights. And 6 percent couldnt even circle Independence Day on a calendar!
Yes, folks, Americans are dumb. They couldnt define capitalism on threat of waterboarding. But they can readily tell you without any concept of what it is that thats what made Amurica great!
The bad news and the good news:
The bad news is that I havent heard any more from Sasha. Ive sent him a couple of e-mails, but have had no further response from him.
The good news is that I had an e-mail from Igor. He didnt ask for money!! and weve even been in touch by Skype a couple of times. I am thinking about going to Moldova to renew my visa in April. Igor has agreed to meet me in Romania and travel with me to Moldova, where I would stay a week or two.
Anyway, heres Igors e-mail:
Hello, my dear Dane!
Forgive me for not writing. I was in the hospital .They did an operation, thank you very much for the money, Dane. You remember, I ask you for help because I dont have anyone else .I am alone, after the divorce, I was in a depression, now I am alone, life is difficult l found work, but it didnt work out, I injured my leg, was ill .I didnt earn any money
Do you really think that at 24 I dont want to live normally, earn money, and live like everyone else I want to, Dane!
As concerns your age, Dane, I invite you to come to me and live with me, I will look after you .It is warm here, and there is medical treatment; its true there is no work .If you want, we can live together in Kishinev, there everything is also very cheap and we can find work for you and me .Not everything is as poor as you think there is Good medicine and treatment and I (one [way?] or another) will look after you well! If you want to live quietly .we can go to a village, there is it is quiet, peaceful, happy!
Think about it, Dane! I love you, kiss you, bye! I await an answer.
The truth is I dont want to live in Moldava, but how do I tell Igor that? This is what I wrote:
My dear Igor,
Thank you for the very nice letter. I hope you are well and feeling better now. The idea of living with you in Kishinev is very pleasant. I think we could live well there. But I need to think a long time about it. I am settled here in Spain. It is a pleasant country, and the people are nice. I am learning the language well. A friend from America is planning to come in June, and Sasha says he is coming to live with me a little later. So I plan to stay here at least for several months and maybe longer.
I know that you have been depressed and things have gone terribly for you one illness after another, not getting paid in Moscow, etc. You are a very good, kind, loving person who deserves good things. If we lived together, life could be pleasant. But I am not ready to move to Moldova. I am living a pleasant life here. And I also could become ill at any time and have to return to America :-((((( and you would again be alone :-((((
So I think for now the answer is that I will stay in Spain a while longer and see what happens. Thank you for wanting me to come live with you, but for now I think I should stay here.
I hope you stay well and that good things happen to you. I love you and miss you.
Your Dane
We talked a couple of times by Skype, and this morning I received this e-mail:
Hello, my dear Dane! I was very glad to see you and hear you on Skype! I am very glad that I can communicate with you and that we can see each other! I would very much like to come to you and live with you, Dane, at we did in Moscow! But unfortunately I dont have such opportunity and no money :-( Here in Moldova there is no work to earn money .I would work if I had the opportunity
I have a little problem, I write to you in secret Several times I havent been able to get a hard on, I am afraid its the same kind of problem I had earlier .Urethritis Now I cant even stick it in :-(
There is some good news! I still dont drink or smoke .and I dont want to .
And there is one question .Only dont be offended .You wont have the possibility of helping a little for New Years? If not, I wont be offended Everything is normal .Thanks for helping me .
I love you, kiss you, bye! I await an answer and will be on Skype .
I had already decided to send Alyonas 9-year-old son, Denis, $ 50 because New Years the Christmas of former Soviet states is, like Christmas in Western countries, a time for children. So I wasnt offended when Igor asked for help for the New Year.
When I was in Moldova in the summer of 2011, I also noticed the heart-warming relationship between Igor, whose worthless father abandoned him and now sits in a Russian jail and Denis, who, if he has a father, doesnt know him and desperately needs a father figure, which Igor provides.
So this morning, I answered Igor:
My dear Igor,
Thanks for the letter. Im sorry to hear about your problem. Unfortunately, Im not a doctor and dont know what to tell you. As you know, I have a problem with my prostate and have the same problem. Im afraid I may have to go to the U.S. for treatment at some point :-((((
But Im glad you dont drink or smoke any more. As you know, I have never smoked, but now I dont drink, and like you, I dont want to.
New Years, like Christmas, is a time for children. So Im sending you $ 50 for Alyonas son, Denis. You can buy him clothes that he needs and maybe a toy. I hope it will make his New Years happier. Its all I can afford now.
I too am glad we are on Skype and can see and talk to each other. Oh, by the way, I said I could visit Moldova in March. Thats actually April. I have to leave Spain every 90 days. I will go to Morocco in January, Moldova in April, and Morocco again in June to see my American friend.
Okay, honey, thats all for now. Ill give you the Western Union transaction number tonight on Skype or send it by e-mail.
Love to everybody,
Okay, its time to wish you a Merry Christmas,
and I will do it by printing for you the following article by the British environmentalist and activist George Monbiot. It was sent by Jay Hanson to the EnergyResources Website. Like Hanson, I dont agree with everything that Monbiot says (he is now extolling the virtues of nuclear power, e.g.), but this is excellent.
Speaking now for myself, I feel that Christmas is a reminder of love and selflessness; I am aghast at the commercial whine of Christmas as it has evolved over the nearly 80 years I have experienced it.
Of course, since most of my friends think as I do, I realize that I am preaching to the choir by sending you this; but maybe some of your Internet contacts are conspicuous consumers who contribute to this festival of junk, so feel free to send this Christmas message on.
Read it with interest, if not anger. In the meantime, I wish you love and a merry, loving, Christmas with friends and family,
The Gift of Death
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 11 December 2012
There's nothing they need, nothing they don't own already, nothing they even want. So you buy them a solar-powered waving queen; a belly button brush; a silver-plated ice cream tub holder; a "hilarious" inflatable zimmer frame; a confection of plastic and electronics called Terry the Swearing Turtle; or -- and somehow I find this significant -- a Scratch Off World wall map.
(These gifts) seem amusing on the first day of Christmas, daft on the second, embarrassing on the third. By the twelfth they're in landfill. For thirty seconds of dubious entertainment, or a hedonic stimulus that lasts no longer than a nicotine hit, we commission the use of materials whose impacts will ramify for generations.
Researching her film The Story of Stuff, Annie Leonard discovered that of the materials flowing through the consumer economy, only 1% remain in use six months after sale (1). Even the
goods we might have expected to hold onto are soon condemned to
destruction through either planned obsolescence (breaking quickly) or
perceived obsolesence (becoming unfashionable).
But many of the products we buy, especially for Christmas, cannot become obsolescent. The term implies a loss of utility, but they had no utility in the first place. An electronic drum-machine t-shirt; a Darth Vader talking piggy bank; an ear-shaped i-phone case; an individual beer can chiller; an electronic wine breather; a sonic screwdriver remote control; bacon toothpaste; a dancing dog: no one is expected to use them, or even look at them, after Christmas Day. They are designed to elicit thanks, perhaps a snigger or two, and then be thrown away.
The fatuity of the products is matched by the profundity of the impacts. Rare materials, complex electronics, the energy needed for manufacture and transport are extracted and refined and combined into compounds of utter pointlessness. When you take account of the fossil fuels whose use we commission in other countries, manufacturing and consumption are responsible for more than half of our carbon dioxide production (2). We are screwing the planet to make solar-powered bath thermometers and desktop crazy golfers.
*People in eastern Congo are massacred to facilitate smart phone
upgrades of ever diminishing marginal utility(**3**). Forests are felled to make
"personalised heart-shaped wooden cheese board sets". Rivers are
poisoned to manufacture talking fish. This is pathological consumption: a world-consuming epidemic of collective madness, rendered so normal by advertising and the media that we scarcely notice what has happened to us.*
In 2007, the journalist Adam Welz records, 13 rhinos were killed by
poachers in South Africa. This year, so far, 585 have been shot (4). No one is entirely sure why. But one answer is that very rich people in Vietnam are now sprinkling ground rhino horn on their food or snorting it like cocaine to display their wealth. It's grotesque, but it scarcely differs from what almost everyone in industrialised nations is doing: trashing the living world through pointless consumption.
This boom has not happened by accident. Our lives have been corralled and shaped in order to encourage it. World trade rules force countries to participate in the festival of junk. Governments cut taxes,
deregulate business, manipulate interest rates to stimulate spending.
But seldom do the engineers of these policies stop and ask "spending on what?". When every conceivable want and need has been met (among those who have disposable money), growth depends on selling the utterly useless. The solemnity of the state, its might and majesty, are harnessed to the task of delivering Terry the Swearing Turtle to our doors.
Grown men and women devote their lives to manufacturing and marketing this rubbish, and dissing the idea of living without it. "I always knit my gifts", says a woman in a television ad for an electronics outlet. "Well you shouldn't," replies the narrator (5). An advertisement for Google's latest tablet shows a father and son camping in the woods. Their enjoyment depends on the Nexus 7's special features (6).
The best things in life are free, but we've found a way of selling them
to you.
The growth of inequality that has accompanied the consumer boom ensures that the rising economic tide no longer lifts all boats. In the US in 2010 a remarkable 93% of the growth in incomes accrued to the top 1% of the population (7). The old excuse, that we must trash the planet to help the poor, simply does not wash. For a few decades of extra enrichment for those who already possess more money than they know how to spend, the prospects of everyone else who will live on this earth are diminished.
So effectively have governments, the media and advertisers associated
consumption with prosperity and happiness that to say these things is to expose yourself to opprobrium and ridicule. Witness last week's Moral Maze programme, in which most of the panel lined up to decry the idea of consuming less, and to associate it, somehow, with authoritarianism (8). When the world goes mad, those who resist are denounced as lunatics.
Bake them a cake, write them a poem, give them a kiss, tell them a joke, but for god's sake stop trashing the planet to tell someone you care.
All it shows is that you don't.
2. It's 57%. See http://www.monbiot.com/2010/05/05/carbon-graveyard/
3. See the film Blood in the Mobile.http://bloodinthemobile.org/
7. Emmanuel Saez, 2nd March 2012. Striking it Richer: the Evolution of
Top Incomes in the United States (Updated with 2009 and 2010
And one more, while Im at it:
The following also appeared on EnergyResources. Ive removed much of it, which was an anti-semitic rant that was personally offensive. No matter how much the Israeli state looks like the Nazi Germany at whose hands it suffered horribly, the Jews I know and respect are as innocent of its atrocities as I am of my countrys.
But what is left of the submission below is something that desperately needs saying: The U.S. suffered the senseless mass killing of women and children in Newtown, Connecticut, just once. But many of the innocent people we are at war with suffer this kind of agony every day -- at our hands. How sad, and how senseless:
The media is full of nothing but the murders. They talk about continuous coverage all the way through the funerals that will be beginning and continuing for so many days. The world has stopped on the networks because of this event.
Does the world stop when Americans bomb Moslem homes, when Israelis bomb Palestinian schools, homes and Mosques and all-girls colleges. When we allow all kinds of collateral damage. And let us not just think of the women and children our sons have killed but also the innocent sons, brothers, fathers, husbands and friends of people -- we have killed them by the thousands -- and they were not even guilty of 9-11
The discussion of the fiscal cliff is closed on the media -- the pressure is off Congress -- they are not addressing the problem so people can grieve the loss of those chilren in Connecticut -- as though death by terror and war is OK everywhere but where we live.
Our economic system causes this kind of death and suffering all around the world every day. Sometimes people die together and sometimes alone. Sometimes it is by quiet starvation or failure of other life support - that failed because the debt-system did not leave the country enough to provide for its own people
They have deliberately made this a culture of death -- and now we get to see on Fox News live suffering parents and police and neighborhoods in Connecticut like they never show it of Palestinian families, or Iraqi families.
So, once again: Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night :-)
Copyright (C) 2005 - 2007 Dane Lowell
Designed by Red Admin
|Red Queen at Night - A Weekly blog from Moscow


text:
US Republican Presidential-hopeful Jeb Bush has claimed Margaret Thatcher should have her face featured on the $10 note.
Jeb, the brother and son of former presidents George W Bush and George Bush, respectively, made his suggestion during a televised 3-hour Grand Old Party (GOP) hustings on Wednesday night.
He and 10 other candidates vying for the Republican nomination for President in 2016 were all asked which iconic female figure they would nominate, now that the US Treasury has announced it plans to put a woman on the re-designed note.
Bush suggested Thatcher, saying the former British prime minister had been a "strong leader" who "restored the UK into greatness".
"I would go with Ronald Reagan's partner, Margaret Thatcher," he said yesterday, noting, though, that it was "probably illegal" and unlikely to happen because she was not an American.
But he added: "A strong leader is what we need in the White House, and she certainly was a strong leader that restored the United Kingdom into greatness."
The former Florida governor was not the only Republican to choose a foreigner to grace the new bill, which will come into circulation by 2020; Ohio Senator John Kasich suggested Mother Theresa.
Two others picked African-American civil rights activist Rosa Parks, while candidate Carly Fiorina rubbished the question as "gesture politics".
Bush's choice even got the backing of Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid, who tweeted:
Sounds good to me!September 17, 2015
But it also drew fierce criticism from some viewers, who accused him of not being able to recall any US-born women.
Jeb Bush said he'd put UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the $10. Were there no U.S. women available? #GOPDebate pic.twitter.com/ZAguSwINJf— AJ+ (@ajplus) September 17, 2015
It'd be funny if it wasn't emblematic of the Republicans' women problem in a single dumb answer.— Rupert Myers (@RupertMyers) September 17, 2015
if you discount Thatcher and Mother Theresa, they only came up with 4 names - from all of US history - between the 11 of them— Imran Siddiquee (@imransiddiquee) September 17, 2015
"Mr. Bush. Choose a woman you admire to put on the US Dollar."
"...An American woman..."
"Bah! It'll never happen!"— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) September 17, 2015
The news comes as Republican and Democrat hopefuls shuffle to gain the nomination of their respective parties to run for President next year.


text:
Open Water Diver
Discover the fun, discover the beauty, discover the adventure, discover the most popular dive program in the world. The PADI Open Water Diver course sets the standards in the global diving community. If you can swim and you are reasonably fit - you can dive.
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving using state-of-the-art training materials, independent study, multi-media presentation, and practical application. After you are certified, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy anywhere in the world without the need of a diving professional. The course is divided into 3 parts:
- Academic: In these classroom and independent study sessions you will learn the fundamentals of diving and diving theory
- Confined water: This section of the course is taught in our heated indoor pool. Here you will learn basic diving skills in a safe, comfortable environment.
- Open water: The open water sessions allow you to practice and demonstrate the skills you learned in the confined water sessions. You are required to complete 4 open water dives over 2 days to complete your Open Water certification.
If you are planning a diving trip in the near future and prefer to complete your open water dives in a warm(er) environment, you can take advantage of our referral program. This options allows you to complete the academic and confined water training locally and fulfill the open water requirements with an affiliated PADI training dive organization. Call or stop in for details about this program.
|Minimum Age:
|Pool Sessions:
|Open Water Dives:
* For kids/teens between the ages of 10-14 who want to get certified, PADI offers the Junior Scuba Diver certification program.
Dive in- Your adventure begins here! Whether you are just beginning to dive or you are looking for advanced or specialty training, Below H2O has the scuba classes for you.Learn more
At Below H2O, we have one of the largest selections of scuba equipment in Illinois. Below H2O is also an authorized dealer of the top manufacturers in the industry including Aqua Lung and ScubaPro. Store Hours: Sunday: 11am-5pm Monday:11am-8pm Tuesday:11am-8pm Wednesday:CLOSED Thursday:11am-8pm Friday:11am-8pm Saturday:11am-5pm
- Exposure Suits
- Scuba Equipment
- U/W Photography
- Accessories
- Aqua Sphere Swimline


text:
Many men and women struggle with a flabby abdomen that spoils their otherwise well-proportioned figure. The fat and muscle in the abdominal region tend to become so stubborn that they are difficult to reduce with diet and exercise. Another problem is that a flabby tummy does not occur just because of excess fats, but also because of loose skin and poor elasticity of the skin. The abdominal muscles and the inner girdle of connective tissue become stretched, which do not return back to their original elasticity with physical exercise or diet.
This is where tummy tuck surgery or abdominoplasty can play a key role in helping an individual restore a flat abdomen. Tummy tuck has become one of the popular plastic surgery procedures in Las Vegas, NV as a growing number of people are embracing this option to achieve a more attractive appearance. Women typically face the problem of a heavier waistline following a pregnancy. Therefore, tummy tuck is a procedure of choice for many moms who wish to regain their pre-pregnancy tummy size.
Why Choose Tummy Tuck?
Apart from the key benefit of a flatter abdomen and tighter skin in the abdominal area, a tummy tuck may also help reduce or remove stretch marks that a mom may have acquired during a pregnancy. The results of this procedure usually long-lasting and the patient can enjoy a flatter tummy as long as he or she maintains a healthy and active lifestyle and follows a balanced diet. Men and women in Las Vegas, NV may opt for a tummy tuck surgery for one or more of the following reasons:
- Sudden weight loss leading to excessive loose skin.
- Failure to reduce abdominal mass with exercise and diet.
- Loose abdominal muscles, loss of skin elasticity and stretch marks following a pregnancy.
- Poor alignment of the abdominal muscles causing an unsightly appearance.
Ideal Candidates
Any adult who is in decent health and is unhappy with excessive fat and skin around the abdominal area is a good candidate for tummy tuck. Women who have gone through multiple pregnancies and do not plan to have another child in the foreseeable future may be fantastic candidates if they suffer from loose skin and muscles in the abdominal area. People who have undergone a major weight loss or had a bariatric surgery may need tummy tuck to remove excess loose skin.
A woman who plans to get pregnant in the near future or a person planning to undergo a weight loss program should avoid a tummy tuck until they have completed these priorities. An ideal candidate for this procedure will also avoid smoking for about four to six weeks before and after the surgery. Patients with realistic expectations from the procedure will usually achieve the highest satisfaction after a tummy tuck.
Tummy tuck surgery involves removal of excess fat cells and skin between the belly button and the pubic area. The incision may be placed in a horizontal, elliptical or oval manner, depending on the technique used. Once the excess fat, muscle and skin has been removed through the incision, the fascia will be tightened with permanent suturing. Thereafter, the skin around the belly button will also be reposition.
In case of a circumferential incision from hip to hip over the pubic area, the operating surgeon will take care that the visible scar gets concealed along the natural crease within the bikini line. Plastic surgeons in Las Vegas, NV may also place drains during the procedure to prevent collection of fluid. The drains may have to be left underneath the skin for a few weeks after the procedure.
Full Tummy Tuck
In case of a full tummy tuck or a complete abdominoplasty, the surgeon will typically perform a circumferential incision from hipbone to hipbone. Thereafter, he will contour the tissue, skin and muscle through the incision. The belly button will also be repositioned as a part of this procedure.
Partial Tummy Tuck
A partial tummy tuck or a mini abdominoplasty in Las Vegas, NV is usually performed on patients whose fat deposits and excess skin are located beneath the belly button. This surgery will not involve the repositioning of the navel, and smaller incisions will be sufficient to perform the procedure.
Risks and complications typically associated with tummy tuck include infection, fluid collection below the skin, bleeding under the skin or hematoma, and temporary numbness in the abdominal area. However, the risks are significantly reduced when the procedure is performed by an experienced tummy tuck surgeon. Pain, bruising, and swelling may be experienced for several days or weeks, but it will fade away on its own. Inadequate healing may result in severe scarring or loss of skin. A follow up surgery may be necessary in rare cases.
Bandages will be placed on the stitches for the first few days after the surgery. Proper care for the bandages is important to ensure timely healing of the wounds. The patient will have to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous physical activities for about two months. In many cases, the patient may have to take at least two weeks off from work to ensure full recovery. Results of the procedure will start becoming more visible as the bruising and swelling subsides. It may take several months for the full results to establish.
Dr. Lane Smith ranks among the most recognized plastic surgeons in Las Vegas, NV for tummy tuck surgery. He performs this procedure at his state of the art facility called the Smith Plastic Surgery Institute. Dr. Smith will conduct a thorough physical examination and evaluate the current health status and medical history before recommending abdominoplasty.
He will also closely engage with the patient to understand her needs and aspirations from the procedure. Based on this understanding, he will create a detailed treatment plan in consultation with the patient. Sometimes a liposuction may suffice instead of a tummy tuck, while in some cases, additional procedures in combination with a tummy may also have to be performed.


text:
The tale of Kerry's Smarties Safari
(From left Kerry McGlynn with her daughter Evie, mum Virginia Lowery and her son Jack)
Nestlé Smarties have long been associated with their colourful shells and innovative packaging, but for one Wallsend mother, the chocolate treat has a special place in her heart.
On her second birthday, Kerry McGlynn was given her very own personalised book called Me on the Smarties Safari, which soon became her favourite read.
Kerry remembers: "I received the Smarties book from my parents for my second birthday. My mum bought it due to a Smarties promotion at the time and because I used to play with Smarties. I would line them up in order of colour and use the tube as an elephant trunk."
The book dates back to 1980 and tells the story of Kerry's dream of Smarties land, a magical place where animals are covered with Smarties spots, with Smarties tubes for their trunks and horns.
Kerry is the hero of the hour who saves the animals from the dreaded Smarties rustlers. In return, the animals honour Kerry by naming her birthday as Smarties Day.
Kerry's enjoyment of the book was prominent throughout her childhood and the personalised element of the story inspired her to buy special gifts for her children Evie, 7 and Jack, 4.
She says: "It was definitely a favourite book of mine and I remember being read it often, I also remember taking it into school to show teachers and friends as I thought it was so special. This fond memory also led me to buy my two children personalised books hoping that they would like to read about themselves in an adventure."
As Kerry got older, the treasured book was read less often, however it was recently unearthed by her mum and Kerry was reunited with her favourite childhood book on her 38th birthday.
She adds: "It was put away in the loft by my parents when I outgrew the book. My mum has been clearing out the loft recently and she came across the book. She wrapped it up and gave it to me as a present for my birthday. I was absolutely overjoyed to see the book again and couldn't wait to read it to Evie and Jack."
When Kerry began reading the book to her children, it was like no time had passed at all and says she could remember the plot so clearly and that her son and daughter were "fascinated by it".
After being reunited with the book, Kerry contacted Nestlé, the manufacturers of Smarties to celebrate Smarties Day.
Kerry says: "I thought it was funny to have received the book after so many years, I wondered if many other people received these books."
She adds: "I don't have any other personalised books and I will treasure this one forever."
Nestlé UK News
Nestlé Cereals UK
Nestlé Academy


text:
Padded Crossbow Sling
Red Hot Accessories
Buy Now
Parker Padded Crossbow Sling Red Hot Accessory
The most comfortable padded crossbow sling on the market.
The RED HOT thermoformed padded crossbow sling has a generous padded foam body, tapered profile with a non slip rubber back for all day comfort and carry. The 1″ webbed sling straps are fully adjustable to the hunter. The sling comes with swivels for easy install to existing swivel studs. The neutral color of the sling makes it attractive, to fit most crossbow designs and finishes.
For a complete accessory package that includes the crossbow sling, consider the RED HOT Trophy Crossbow Accessory Package. This package provides you with everything needed to hit the woods with your crossbow.
- Easy to install
- Padded sling for comfort
- Made of durable material to last for years
Suggested Retail Price
- RED HOT Deluxe Padded Sling $14.98
- Thermoformed design has generous padded foam core for comfort.
- Non-slip rubber backing.
- 1″ webbing (neutral color).
- Sling swivels included.
Share your thoughts!
Let us know what you think...
What others are saying
There are no contributions yet.


text:
"Real Housewives of Atlanta's" Cynthia Bailey appears in her "green screen/confessional" interviews in a $189 Autumn Hawk Rayna Dress. Cynthia's sleeveless white pencil dress is fashioned from scuba fabric and features a high mock neck and midi length (belt sold separately). Get it here.
Photo Credit: Bravo TV
More from my site


text:
This user has no Profile Bio. Don't like it?...finger yourself in the butthole then
It's not wick! It's strong!
Only registered members can share their thoughts. So come on! Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation.


text:
Well after some feedback on our Descriptive Text extension it was clear that some of you wanted the ability to add the content on a per product basis, essentially each product can have more original content added to it at key points.
After looking into it, it became clear that building on the Descriptive Text extension was not going to be possible and a whole new mod would have to be built and it has been!
With Extra Product Content you can now add your videos, images, audio and text on each individual product as you see fit.


text:
Relevance Feedback
Relevance feedback is a process where users identify relevant documents in an initial list of retrieved documents, and the system then creates a new query based on those sample relevant documents. Algorithms for automatic relevance feedback have been studied in IR for more than thirty years, and the research community considers them to be thoroughly tested and effective. Companies and government agencies that use IR systems also view relevance feedback as a desirable feature, but there are some practical difficulties that have delayed the general adoption of this technique. Most of the relevance feedback experiments reported in the IR literature were based on small test collections of abstract-length documents. The central problems in relevance feedback are selecting "features" (words, phrases) from relevant documents and calculating weights for these features in the context of a new query. These problems are substantially more difficult in environments with large databases of full-text documents. In addition, people searching databases in real applications often use relevance feedback in different ways than anticipated by IR researchers. Feedback techniques were developed to improve an initial query and assumed that a few relevant documents (all those in the top ten, for example) would be provided. In many real interactions, however, users specify only a single relevant document. Sometimes that relevant document may not even be strongly related to the initial query, and the user is, in effect, browsing using feedback. These factors mean that traditional feedback techniques can be unpredictable in operational settings. Research aimed at correcting this problem is underway and more operational systems using relevance feedback can be expected in the near future. Relevance feedback techniques are also an important part of building profiles in a routing system (issue 6), with the main difference being the number of example relevant documents available.
Information Extraction.Information extraction techniques, primarily developed in the context of the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) Message Understanding Conferences (MUCs), are designed to identify database entities, attributes and relationships in full text. For example, for people interested in new joint ventures, an information extraction system could identify the names of the companies involved, the new company, the products, and the location, all from articles coming over a news feed. Companies and government agencies have considerable interest in these techniques, and see them as contributing significant "added-value" to the text databases they and others generate. Potential users also see these techniques as tools to help with data analysis, browsing, and mining using text databases. The current state of information extraction tools is such that it requires a considerable investment to build a new extraction application, and certain types of information are very difficult to identify. Research in this area is focused on reducing the effort required for new applications. Extraction of simple categories of information is, on the other hand, practical and can be an important part of a text-based information system. Examples of this type of information include company and other organization names, peoples' names, locations, and dates.
Multimedia Retrieval.Multimedia indexing and retrieval refers to techniques being developed to access image, video and sound databases without text descriptions. The perceived value of multimedia information systems is very high and, consequently, industry has a considerable interest in the development of these techniques. General solutions to multimedia indexing are very difficult and, where they currently exist, tend to be of limited utility. An example of this is indexing images by their color distribution. This technique can be effectively used in some applications, such as retrieving pictures of fabric in specified color shades, but in many other applications simply cannot be used. Some progress has been made in multimedia indexing for specific applications (for example, retrieval of photographs of faces), and in processing language-related multimedia. Examples of language-related multimedia include text in images, scanned document images, and speech. Given the number of industrial and academic research groups working in this area, steady improvement of the techniques available can be expected.


text:
I've got a PhD in Catastrophisation and Anxiety (with distinction). Prior to Eva being diagnosed with breast cancer, I had already – years ago – envisioned Eva dying; me dying and leaving Eva with not-yet-conceived kids; our not-yet-conceived kids dying; Eva dying and leaving me with not-yet-conceived kids; my best mate dying; me losing my ability to work and support my not-yet-conceived kids, etc etc. I could easily go on.
When we received Eva's diagnosis, my well-primed anxiety response took flight. The morning after (I think) I was with both kids by myself as Eva tried to sleep again after a restless night. I remember feeding Luca while Mia played on the floor. And I remember trying to sing and smile at Luca whilst I fought what was essentially the beginning of a panic attack. I felt this image taking over my vision: trying to raise two kids alone, who missed their mother; feeling ill-equipped and scared; trying to make up all the parenting that they would miss in Eva's absence.
But we don't get to fall apart. This is Eva's battle, primarily. I'm just the cavalry, bringing up the rear. It's my job to support her and protect the most vulnerable and precious members of our family. It's not within the traditional role of the western male (or most cultures' concept of masculinity) to admit to being scared shitless and scared of not coping. But I guess we've all had it to one degree or another. How conscious or not we are of it, and how we deal with it, is key.
Hope needs to become a discipline these days. We cannot control our circumstances but there is some room to control our reactions to them. I could expend energy imagining planning a funeral. Or I could invest energy in imagining a fit, strong Eva in twelve months' time, back to swimming with the mum's squad, running around with the kids, getting ready to go on well-deserved holiday. And which image will give rise to the greater feeling of anxiety in me – or us, as this battle is as acute for Eva? Unpleasant feelings are still there – uncertainty, worry, tension, grief. Hopefully by learning to sit and acknowledge those feelings, I can then proactively choose to imagine a beautiful future, rather than be riddled with the anxiety of the potentially disastrous one.
This Emily Dickenson poem was in my head this week; it is oft quoted by one of dear friends, Megan, and true to form, a letter arrived from her for Eva a couple of days after:
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all.


text:
Sunday, November 28, 2010
First Day Musings -- The Promise
2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD—
3 and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.
Isaiah 11:1-3
This is the first Sunday of Advent. As a Quaker there is no liturgy, to speak of, but I am enthralled with traditions that give fullness to the Word and Promise. Thus, I love Advent and all that comes with it. Our Advent meal, which will culminate with the lighting of the first purple candle symbolizing HOPE, will be a simple potato soup with toasted and buttered homemade bread. It is a simple meal, but one that we have created with our own hands, from raising the potatoes to making the bread. There is much to be grateful for.
Then, we will watch our fourth movie in the "Thirty Days of Christmas" movie-thon tradition we established when we first married. Each night we select one Christmas movie, starting with "Miracle on 34th Street" and ending, of course, with "It's a Wonderful Life." We have already enjoyed "A Christmas Carole" and I have resolved to read the story in its entirety this season.
Very little decorating has started. With the "natural" Christmas theme for the Airman this year, I don't want to start too early. Next weekend, however, we will begin with the porch and outdoors and move our way in. After my funk from last year, no Dundee cakes were made nor tree decorated, I have resolved to pull myself up by my bootstraps and get 'er done. And, that has made all the difference. I want the Airman's time home to be warm, loving, comforable, and, most of all, peaceful. Knowing he'll be gone next year and with all the stupidness going on in the world, I want to treasure every single moment.
What is one of your favorite Christmas traditions?
3 comments:
Long ago, I started a tradition where we served hors d'oeuvres on Christmas eve. It came about when I wanted to try some fun foods at the Holidays but our Thanksgiving and Christmas menus were set in stone.ReplyDelete
Now, Stephanie does the same thing in her home. :)
I'm sure this Christmas will be VERY special for you. Our friends that we spent Thanksgiving with are expecting their Marine son home for Christmas. He leaves for Afghanistan in January.
White Chritmas is our favorite Christmas movie.. Its watched several times. We made the decision years ago to keep our girls at home on Christmas. We visit grandparents on a convient day sometime around Christmas. WE knew our time with the girls as kids are limited and I would hate for them to look back and see the holidays as stressful times instead of the joy its suppose to bring. We also dont go all out on gifts but spend the day together. Cooking, playing and relaxing..ReplyDelete
We will start decorating next weekend. I use real cedar out side along the edge of the porch along with the lights. The goats get the treats after Christmas is over..
Matty, sounds like your traditions are lovely:-) I was thinking of you yesterday! My cousins folk art store in Sutton, MA hosted Charles Dickens great-great grandson who performed A Christmas Carol--superb! He is traveling in the US now. My cousin Judy is not only an artist but a historian and she is now illustrating ACC for 2015. I got a sneak peak at her illustrations and they are wonderful! http://valfa.com/calendar/events/a-christmas-carol/ReplyDelete


text:
Looking for your next adventure? It starts here!
Join our women's adventure community for exclusive trips, partner benefits and inspirational articles delivered straight to your inbox.
Travel & Outdoor
Abseil, cliff jump, slide and laugh your way down the beautiful Illawarra Escarpment Rainforest Canyon with a great group of women.
This is a beginner friendly Canyon to immerse yourself in the fresh beautiful waters of the rainforest. Enjoy the spectacle of some of the South Coats best waterfalls all falling into one breathtaking natural gorge as we go.
Located approximately an hour from Sydney, in one of Australia s most southerly stands of subtropical rainforest and endangered warm temperate rainforest. This canyon features great views of the Illawarra Escarpment, the Pacific Ocean and local wildlife.
The highlights of this canyon are a great variety of rock slides, big rock jumps (optional) and waterfall abseils. Whatever your experience, fitness level or confidence this canyon has something for everyone.
The Rainforest Canyon finishes at a picturesque waterfall and rock pool, perfect for swimming in the sun. Here you can practice your rock climbing on a boulder wall and jump and slide to your heart s content.
You don't need any previous experience or rope handling skills. On the day our Qualified Instructor (James) will take us through the skills on how to abseil and all safety requirements.
A full day of adventure with us includes a delicious lunch and snacks, and all adventures include modern and top of the line equipment to ensure that you have the best possible experience.
Meeting Time: 8.15am
Meeting Location: Please meet at the KFC carpark at 145 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park NSW 2527. Google Maps directions can be found above. (no getting a sneaky snack, we're here for healthy outdoor experiences! Late arrival will result in your tour commencing without you.
Maximum numbers: 12
Difficulty: Suitable for beginners.
Optional extra obstacles also make this canyon rewarding for keen individuals.
Requirements: Moderate level of fitness, good general health, comfortable in water.
Length: Approximately 6.5 hours.
Women Want Adventure Leader to attend: Andrea Whitelaw -
Leave the following behind in your car for after the tour:
Other things you may want to know:
On the way, you will get a shuttle from the pick up location to the starting point. From the shuttle you walk 25-30 minutes on an easy fire trail in your gym/normal walking clothes and shoes. When you reach the canyon, you will get changed into your wetsuit. Everyone carries a backpack where you can place your clothes and items. Dry bags are provided for you.
If it is sunny, it is best to wear a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
At the end of the day, you will change out of your wetsuit and walk 15 minutes back to the shuttle. Your car keys will be safe with the leader.
We look forward to meeting you on the day.
Please don't hesitate to contact our friendly Team on 0403918346 with your questions.
Women Want Adventure
How old do I need to be to attend?
Women Want Adventure trips are for women over the age of 18 years unless accompanied by an adult.
Do I need any experience?
No. This trip is designed to teach you the fundamental skills of abseiling through a canyon. The qualified leaders will assist you and you will always be safe.
Can I attend individually?
Yes! Many of the women who attend our trips turn up individually and make very good friends with the other ladies in our community. We welcome everyone.
Cancellation Policy:
We hope you do not need to cancel your trip, however if cancellation takes place the following will apply:
Please be aware that if a participant cancels their trip once it commences or they do not show they also forfeit their full trip cost. Late arrival of a participant or participants on the day may also forfeit the full trip cost. Women Want Adventure may reduce, transfer or waive the loss of fee for any reason at their sole discretion.
In the event of adverse weather conditions, Women Want Adventure reserves the right to change, alter or cancel this trip in the interests of client safety. Women Want Adventure will notify all participants as soon as possible on the day.
Cancelation due to weather:
Participants will hear from us if we need to cancel the day due to the weather. Participants must assume the day is going ahead if they do not hear from Women Want Adventures otherwise. If participants cancel their trip on the basis of weather (and we have not cancelled it ourselves) no refund will be given. If weather conditions cause us to cancel the trip we will offer alternative dates however if this option is not possible for participants refer to the Women Want Adventure Credit and Refund Policy.
* All prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). All prices shown are GST inclusive where applicable.
© Copyright 2019 Women Want Adventure. All rights reserved.
Web Design with in Sydney


text:
I had expected to see some creatures during my time in the Everglades, but I wasn't quite prepared to be so enthralled.
It was incredible to watch alligators, crocodiles, and manatees up close and personal as they hung out in their natural habitat. However, I was surprised to find that the "boring" animals were just as interesting. Yep – that means birds and bugs.
There were so many different colors of insects and spiders. My favorite was this lubber grasshopper; he was very photogenic as I snapped the pic.
Going for a hike was quite surreal with myriads of butterflies dancing circles around my head. Birds swooped in to catch some prey or to people-watch while I just drank it all in. To be honest, taking pictures didn't even come to mind. Why waste time fumbling for a camera, when I could enjoy the moment and commune with nature?
My apologies for the lack of footage.
You really had to be there!


text:
For years, Byron Muldoon and Conrad Black have held common cause in their personal crusades to restore their soiled reputations.
Tubby's quest for redemption has taken him to some dark places. His hatred for those he blames for his 2008 fraud conviction–vengeful prosecutors, corrupt governments and fake news media–has reduced him to embittered public proctology for Donald Trump.
While Black's contortions may yet land him a presidential pardon, the still-unindicted Muldoon has chosen a different route to restore his reputation: A $100-million vanity project called The Mulroney Institute of Government at St. Francis Xavier University, the old crook's alma mater in Antigonish, N. S.
In September, at a sod-turning ceremony for the institute, which features Mulroney Hall, a $50-million monument to his ego, the former PM noted that the money raised was thanks to the "generosity and support of benefactors [across] the globe."
Step forward, Wafic Said, the Syrian-Saudi billionaire arms dealer and Muldoon crony. From 2004 to 2009, Byron sat on the board of a Bermuda-based company controlled by Said, who helped broker an oil-for-arms deal between Britain and Saudi Arabia that, in 2010, resulted in criminal bribery fines against a British manufacturer, BAE systems.
No matter, Said was still awarded an honourary doctorate from St. F. X. in 2015. Price? A $4-million donation to the Muldoon Institute of Kickbacks™.
Said is a man after Muldoon's heart. Who can forget the time, many years ago, when Wafic was lavishing his attentions on a group of potential clients. Lacking the cash to take his friends to dinner in Washington one night, he wrote a cheque after business hours for $30,000, had the vault at the National Bank of Washington opened and out he waddled with his cash in a brown paper bag.
Speaking of schmiergeld, how about Victor Dahdaleh, yet another happy recipient of a St. F. X. honourary degree.
The Jordanian-born metals magnate has fought criminal charges and a billion-dollar lawsuit on two continents over an international bribery scandale.
Dahdaleh was the mysterious middleman known in U.S. court documents as "Consultant A" — described as having handed out tens of millions of dollars in, er, encouragements, to officials at Alba, a Persian Gulf smelting company in exchange for supplier contracts that went to one of the world's biggest aluminum conglomerates.
Dahdaleh was acquitted in a British criminal trial, but his client, a unit of aluminum industry heavyweight Alcoa, pleaded guilty to a U.S. bribery charge in 2014 as a result of the scandal. With its parent company, it paid a whopping $384 million(US) penalty.
Dahdaleh later settled a billion-dollar U.S. civil lawsuit filed by Alba alleging conspiracy, corruption and fraud by him, Alcoa and another defendant out of court for an undisclosed amount.
The following year, Vic was awarded his honorary doctorate from St. F. X. Price? A $3 million donation to Muldoon's skool.
Another Muldoon crony, David Koch, one-half of the Krazy Koch Brothers, recently made a multi-million dollar donation. Honourary degree pending.
Frank eagerly awaits the announcement that Karlheinz Schreiber will soon be honoured. And why not? He's already paid his $300,000!


text:
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Hilton Columbus at Easton
Columbus, Ohio
There is no charge to attend this conference.
Lou Tosi, Partner and Chair of the Environmental Practice Group in the Toledo office, along with Ken Weiss, Global Practice Leader of the environmental consulting firm, ERM, will be presenting an "Interactive Shale Development Conference: Changing Requirements and Policy Perspective – Developing Ohio's Shale Resources."
This event will host Ohio's key legislative leaders discussing the ongoing debate to balance economic and environmental resources. The panel of speakers will include: State Senators Shannon Jones, Cliff Hite, and Capri Cafaro; State Representative Dave Hall; Rick Simmers, Director of Ohio Division of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Management; Wayne Struble, Chief Policy Director to Governor John Kasich; Bob Hodanbosi, Chief of Division of Air Pollution Control, Ohio EPA; and will be moderated by State Senator Mark Wagoner.
Jennifer R. MalinDirector of MarketingTampa, email@example.com


text:
100% guaranteed satisfaction
Every THOR GDG Rifle comes with an unconditional lifetime warranty. THOR GDG warranties the initial retail purchaser for his/her lifetime against manufacturer defects. This does not include normal wear and tear of the firearm, including barrel life, internal components and damages resulting in operator misuse. Warranty card must be on file for warranty to be honored. The warranty is granted by THOR GDG Inc 1206 Knesek Lane Van Buren, AR 72956. WARRANTY MUST BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER AT TIME OF PUCHASE.
To initiate a warranty claim, call THOR customer service at 001.479.474.1680. Customer Service between 8AM – 5PM Central Time, 7 days a week to get a RMA (Return Authorization Number) for Authorization Number. Warranty claims should state (in writing) the model and serial number of the firearm concerned, a description of the difficulty experienced, and the date of purchase. The firearm concerned should be shipped (transportation charges prepaid), the Warranty Service Department, THOR GDG 1206 Knesek Lane VB AR 72956. Firearm shipment should be insured by the owner, as THOR GDG will accept no responsibility for loss or damage in transit.
Shipping & Insurance charges for shipping of the firearm will be paid by THOR GDG if the related claim is a proper claim for warranty work. Unless otherwise requested, in most cases you will receive a brand new firearm.
If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your THOR GDG rifle, simply return the product in as new condition with a copy of your invoice and we will offer you a replacement, exchange or full refund for purchase price. Items that are purchased, but are not manufactured by THOR GDG, such as scopes, cases, etc. are not covered under THOR's warranty.
Notice of Disclaimer of Liability
THOR GDG Inc will not be responsible for injury, death or damage to property resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge of this firearm or from its function when used for purposes or subjected to treatment for which it was not designed. THOR will not honor claims involving this firearm which result from careless or improper handling, unauthorized adjustment or parts replacement, corrosion, neglect, ordinary wear and tear or unreasonable use, defective, low quality, reloaded, remanufactured or improper ammunition or the use of other than commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition, or any combination thereof. THOR will not honor claims involving this firearm when such claims are made by the second or subsequent owner. Furthermore, the liability of THOR GDG under this warranty shall be limited solely to the obligation to repair or replace the firearm, and to pay transportation and insurance charges for return of the firearm to owner.
**Ammo…Never use ammunition that you're unsure if it's reloaded, remanufactured or the date of production. We recommend use of SS109 ammunition for maximum performance.
**Lead…Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, a substance known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all time, wash hands thoroughly after exposure to lead or handling a firearm.
Your Responsibility
THOR GDG rifles are well engineered and manufactured to the highest standards. It was proof-fired and carefully inspected before it was packaged and shipped from our facility. Its safe use depends on you alone. You are the ultimate safety device. Much like other mechanical devices, such as electric power tools, gas powered law equipment and automobiles, your rifle is safe unless handled in an irresponsible or uneducated manner.


text:
Hailing from "The Land Of The Long White Cloud", NZ beat maker/DJ Hyperfokus2000 aka Mikey Davidson has made his presence felt across the Melbourne music scene since 2008.
With elements of soul, RNB and hip-hop, Mike's eclectic mixes are held together with the common theme of funk. Characterised by big-beat, groovy numbers, expect to hear sounds of the 60′s and 70′s infused with the glitched-out sounds of tomorrow.
With an emphasis on rythym and feeling, a Hyperfokus set promises uplifting vibes that magnetise the audience out of their seat and onto their feet.
Best enjoyed anytime, whether on a cruise in French Polynesia or with your morning coffee, Hyperfokus has proven his versatility as a DJ – and stayed true to his musical roots.
Hyperfokus has worked as an integral part of the Make Believe Music collective since 2010, playing venues such as Penny Blue, Campari House, The Penny Black, Transport, Veludo and the Crown Casino.
Through collaboration and self-determination, Hyperfokus has produced original tracks that blend into his unique style seamlessly.
Currently working towards an original production that promises to be a soulful and chilled journey through future soundscapes, Hyperfokus2000 will be releasing a 5 song EP, Liquid Static, July 2016.


text:
COUNTRY Financial - Randy Van Fossan
Many people dream about how their lives will change in the years to come. Even though no one has a crystal ball to predict the future there are some things that are a real possibility, especially if you have a family – like weddings, college, and eventually retirement. Being prepared for these things can make a big difference, and protecting what you have today is important, too. Let's get together to talk about your present needs and future plans!
- Street: 1307 N Convent St #1
- Postcode: 60914
- City: Bourbonnais
- State: IL
- Country: United States
- Telephone: (815) 932-3000
- Website: https://www.countryfinancial.com/


text:
Music Wire Springs
Music wire springs and various other wire forms such as clips, pins, springs, rings, hooks, and wire racks to name a few, are manufactured by Katy Spring & MFG.
Additional Resources:
Please send inquiries to: email@example.com
Ph. 281-391-1888
|Follow Katy Spring:
Home |
Company Info |
Technical Info |
Catalog |
Testimonials |
Contact | Site Map |
Compression Springs | Extension Springs | Torsion Springs | Flat Springs | Wire Forms | Slideshow | Spring Manufacturer |
Katy Spring Blog | Precise Compression Spring Requirements | Spring Manufacturing Quality | What is a Compression Spring?
Large Compression Springs | Small Springs | Heavy Duty Springs
Website maintained by Masgraphics


text:
We are constantly seeking for new markets! Are you interested in becoming a Diprofil distributor? Click on the image to find out how.
The low-vibrating Di-PRO polishing/filing machines from DIPROFIL are now available in Mark II editions incorporating a new tool-holder to improve ergonomics and flexibility.
The Di-PRO® machine is the flagship of the Diprofil family. With its low levels of potentially harmful vibrations it is the natural choice when operating the machine for long hours. It is ideal for a wide variety of applications such as filing, lapping, honing, de-burring and polishing.
With their reciprocating (back and forth) movement, the Di-PRO polishing/filing machines are an excellent alternative and complement to rotary handpieces.
With the new Mark II versions of the Diprofil polishing machine, the operator will also be able to take advantage of the following attributes:
*It's a well-known fact that it's actually more common for operators to sustain vibration related injuries in the hand guiding the tool rather than in the hand holding the actual machine. The new tool-holder will improve guidance of the tool and the risk of injuries as there is no longer any need for putting your fingers on moving tools and/or machine parts.
Please check out the Operation Guide below for more technical details.
Operation Guide


text:
Notice of Privacy, p 4 of 4CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE
We reserve the right to change this notice, and to make the revised or changed notice effective for medical information we already have about you as well as any information we receive in the future. We will post the current notice in the office with its effective date in the top right hand corner (of page one.) You are entitled to a copy of the notice currently in effect.
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. To file a complaint with our office, contact Dian Payant, Privacy Officer. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
I understand that Pendleton Internal Medicine Specialists (referred to below as "The Practice")
will use and disclose personal health information about me.
How We May Use and Disclose Health Information About You (1/4)
Special Situations (2/4)
Other Uses and Disclosures of Health Information (3/4)
Changes to this Notice (4/4)


text:
Imagine that you are an employer, and you have to make some difficult decision about your employees. Lay-offs are happening, and so you have to pick a few candidates to get rid of, even though you may not really want to do it. As you let the last few go, you feel a twinge of disappointment -- and yet also a twinge of security. These are talented people you are letting go of, and they have built up tremendous knowledge of your company's ways and clients.
So why do you feel secure? Well, that's where a non-competition agreement comes into play. Most companies utilize non-competes to ensure that their ways and secrets aren't given to a competitor via a former employee. Non-competes can also restrict a former employee's ability to work for a competitor of the company.
Non-competes can be signed at any time, and they do hold significant value for the employer. Of course, given the restricting nature of these contracts, non-competition agreements often come under significant scrutiny should an employee contest the document's validity. The courts will certainly look at the document with a keen eye.
So, any employer will want to ensure that their documents are as close to "ironclad" as they possibly can be. One key aspect of non-competes is their "reasonableness." In other words, if, as an employer, you make an employee sign a non-compete that doesn't seem to serve a rational purpose or if the agreement's restrictions fail to observe some semblance of a reasonable timeline, then the contract will not be deemed "reasonable."
In this regard, duration and scope are two of the biggest factors. As an employer, you certainly have legitimate concerns and needs when dealing with an employee who is signing a non-compete. Just make sure that in relation to the duration of the non-compete and the scope of the non-compete that you are being fair and reasonable.
Source: FindLaw, "Non-Competition Agreements: Overview," Accessed April 7, 2015


text: How Can a Mixed Boy Have Straight "Good" Hair? November 6, 2016 By Diedre 2 Comments This week, I have the pleasure of sharing this post from Llacey Simmons. Her blog, Our 21st Century Kids, is all about a monolingual mom raising a trilingual kid. … Read More » Share this:TweetEmailMoreShare on Tumblr