text:
The last day of the Burn Kitesurf World Cup in Istanbul, Turkey started late to let everyone rest after an amazing concert from Duman. After a stretching session and an SUP race, the slalom got underway. Bryan Lake finished 2nd behind Bridge in the race but it was enough to secure his victory, Boenniger also finished second but it was enough to get the event Win by one pooint. Elena won the race and tied Boenniger in victories but the Boenniger was more consistent throughout the event. The event had great wind throughout the week, with amazing races. Ariel Corniel and Ozen were also rewarded for winning the Kite masters.
The day started with a stretching session for the all the racers and freestyles, followed by an SUP race while the racers were waiting for the wind to pick up. It was a great beach day with players from the Turkish soccer club Fenerbache, Webo and Meireles coming out to check the kitesurfing.
The mens ladders were setup with two semifinals and an eight man final. The first semifinal was won by Kerneur after Romain Castel who had been leading the whole way, missed the finish line. Vannucci, Smith and Cakir were the other three riders to advance. The second semifinal; Lake was leading the whole way followed by Bridge, Gruber and Biniasch.
The Final was very exciting with Oliver Bridge getting a great start and taking the lead. Right after the start Smith, Biniasch, Vannucci and Iyigun tangled with Vannucci getting disqualified and the other three riders getting a redress. Bridge was able to hold off Lake, who was on his tail the whole race. The race finished this way with Grubber getting 3rd.
The final of the women's race was dominated by Elena Kalinina who lead the way followed by Christine Boenniger in second and with Ceylan in 3rd and Ozturk in 4th. The top girls had some great races throughout the event.
The kite masters was a great success with Ariel Corniel winning for the men, followed by Paul Serin, Oswald Smith and Johnno Scholte. On the women side it was Gisil Ozen who won, followed by Merve Ceylan and Berna Ozturk. All the riders put on a great show throughout the event with massive board offs and superpowerful handle passes.
The Burn Kitesurf World Cup in Istanbul, Turkey was a great success with some spectacular freestyle and tight racing. The venue was great for the riders with wind every day and a great beach atmosphere. All the riders and the PKRA are looking forward to returning next year for this great event. Make sure you check out all the photos and latest news on Facebook and www.prokitetour.com.
Read original article: PKRA News:Lake and Boenniger Win the Slalom in Turkey


text:
"THE DEAD AND THE DAMNED" trailer
on April 27, 2010 at 4:45 am
Posted In: Uncategorized
"THE DEAD AND THE DAMNED," another zombie western. That seams to be happening a lot lately. Still I'm pretty happy about that. I really like the cross genre thing. This movie looks like it might be better than your usual[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Cheap Anadroxyl is available for sale at any time in our online anabolic store. Powerful drug containing Oxymetholone and assists bodybuilders and people involved in workout process to achieve a better physical appearance. Order cheap anabolic steroids online and benefit from a fast and secure delivery procedure. Discount Anadroxyl is manufactured by Kalpa Pharmaceuticals and comes in 10 x 50 pills (50 mg/pill).
This simple, moderate, 12-Week Stack will result in tremendous gains in size and strength for the average male athlete. This stack is a combination of Anadroxyl and Deca-durabolin, ending with HCG and Clomid; it's a good starting point if you're a novice.
There are 4 of 5 places on the body suitable for intramuscularly injections. Find out which ones!
Dragon Pharma legit supplier offers quality anabolic steroids and fat burning products at affordable prices. Efficient injectable steroids for anabolic cycles and other powerful gear sold online.


text:
"Where the Wild Things Are" could be on the verge of an Oscar nomination. Pee Wee Herman is beginning a comeback that he hopes will include a movie. There's talk of an "H.R. Puffnstuff" flick.
All are very different celebrations of the childhood imagination, wrought into fantasy-world landscapes. That formula proved key to the success and influence of Gumby creator Art Clokey, who died Friday at 88 and helped, at least in a small way, stretch our imaginations.
Clokey took, as the "Gumby" theme song told us, "a little green slab of clay," and molded it into a figure with the heart of a child and the body of a green, slope-headed gingerbread man, creating an unlikely cultural icon, both beloved and satirized.
Gumby could leap into books, transporting him – along with Pokey and the rest of us – into literature and history. Gumby met George Washington, became a race car driver and an astronaut, all while battling the kind of trouble-making blockheads found everywhere.
You could call the flexible Gumby the first transformer, sans the mass destruction. Like "Avatar," Gumby took us to new worlds. We were happy to go along for the ride, even if the more earthy Pokey spent the adventures grumbling and spouting practicalities.
Clokey's genius was tapping into the childhood spirit of make-believe, where a cardboard box could become a spaceship before there were spaceships. In the early years of TV, amid fears the tube would turn children into passive automatons, Clokey made Gumby malleable enough for young viewers to project their own impressions onto him.
"Kids like Gumby because all the details aren't filled in for them," Clokey wrote in the forward to "Gumby: The Authorized Biography of the World's Favorite Clayboy," published in 1986. "Kids can put themselves into it and imagine all kinds of things with Gumby."
Clokey provided a healthy dose of humor and surreal whimsy to keep the adults watching, presaging the multi-level appeal of "Bullwinkle" and "Sesame Street." His style also presaged what would become the trippy sensibility of the 1960s: "Gumbasia," Clokey's 1953 experimental stop-motion animation film and Gumby precursor, stands as an early psychedelic exercise.
Gumby hit TV in 1956 as part of the "The Howdy Doody Show," and struck out on his own a year later in the first of several series. The 200-plus episodes over three decades seeped into the psyche of generations of kids – among them, Eddie Murphy, who lampooned Gumby on "Saturday Night Live" in the early 1980s. "I'm Gumby, dammit!" scoffed Murphy's Gumby, a caustic, cigar-chomping show-biz curmudgeon.
Clokey didn't mind the spoof, which helped spur a Gumby revival. "Gumby has to laugh at himself too," he wrote in 1986.
So check out the "Gumby" clip below for a few fond chuckles and an opportunity to remember Clokey's amazing feat of clay.
Hester is founding director of the award-winning, multi-media NYCity News Service at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism. He is the former City Editor of the New York Daily News, where he started as a reporter in 1992. Follow him on Twitter.


text:
Company Statement
IDENTICO LLC was founded in 2010 as a response to an increasing demand to Florida's legislative background screening requirements. Throughout all years in business we have built business relationships with over 300 businesses, non profits, courts and governmental agencies. In mid 2014 we have celebrated our 25,000 submission to FDLE and counting. We provide electronic fingerprinting services for employment, licensing, certification, volunteering, Level 2 background screening and for personal use. We submit fingerprints to FDLE and FBI on behalf of Florida state agencies such as AHCA, DCF, DOH, DOEA, DBPR, FLHSMV, DOE, DOJ, VECHS, DOACS and many others as long as ORI# number is active with FDLE.
In 2012 IDENTICO expanded its coverage to a full line of student screening services. It includes a packaged Drug Testing, VECHS and Antibody Titer Testing services required for healthcare students to participate in Hospital based clinical rotations.
Furthermore our Drug Testing coverage has expanded to our Florida Drug Free Workplace , DOT regulated and legally required clientele.
Our office is conveniently located at 3948 Pembroke Road, Suite E, Hollywood, FL to cover Southern Broward and Northern Dade counties. Meanwhile our Mobile Fingerprinting and On-site Drug Testing services are fully capable to cover entire Broward, Dade, Palm Beach, Martin, St Lucie and Florida's Southern West Coast.
IDENTICO is a leading Live Scan Fingerprinting and Level 2 Background Screening vendor in South Florida. Services include FDLE & FBI submissions of fingerprints for AHCA, DCF, VECHS, DBPR, DOH, Broward and Miami Courts for Name Change or Guardianship filings, and to any ORI# number registered with FDLE. No appointment is required for office visits,
IDENTICO brings unprecedented safety and integrity into your Drug Screening and Breath Alcohol Testing Programs. Our solutions include office and mobile substance abuse collections, MRO, account management with proper track of random selections, electronic reporting, assistance with state and federal drug screening requirements compliance, as well as student
In cooperation with leading genetics laboratories IDENTICO has established a certification to offer DNA, Paternity and Ancestry tests to individuals for private, legal and immigration purposes. DNA profiling is conducted by collection of a saliva sample onto a sterile cotton swab from the inside of donors' cheek and specimens being sent out to a licensed laboratories


text:
Everlasto No.5 Traditional Redspot Waxed Cotton Sash Cord 8mm X 200m
£93.44 £112.13 (inc. VAT)
8mm x 200m – Everlasto No.5 Traditional Redspot Waxed Cotton Sash Cord
Superior quality sash cords made from natural cotton fibres in a 16 plait construction.
Made with a red fleck for the traditional look.
Has a strong polypropylene core and a waxed cotton outer for extra durability.
Ideal for use with traditional sash windows, but can also be used with racing, pulley systems, or as a traditional clothes line.
Made in UK by James Lever, Bolton.


text:
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Dan Ford scored at 9:20 of the second overtime to give the Harvard men's hockey team a 4-3 win against rival Yale Saturday night at Bright Hockey Center, sending the teams' ECAC Hockey Championship quarterfinal series to a decisive third game.
Harvard (11-9-11) came back from two goals down, scored three power-play goals and killed all 11 of Yale's power plays to keep its season alive by winning the fourth-longest playoff game in program history. Danny Biega scored twice, Patrick McNally logged three assists and Raphael Girard made 48 saves for Harvard. Nick Maricic made 49 saves for the Bulldogs (16-15-3), and Antoine Laganiere scored with just 27 seconds remaining to send the game to overtime after the Crimson took a third-period lead.
The teams will meet Sunday at 7 p.m., with the winner earning a trip to Atlantic City, N.J., for the ECAC semifinals.
The winning goal came on Ford's slap shot from the top of the left circle. Maricic made a difficult save on Conor Morrison's one-timer off a pass from Colin Moore in the corner. As a crowd of players searched for the puck around the crease, Ford found it trickling out to him and banged in a high shot.
Marshall Everson also scored for Harvard, and linemate Alex Killorn set up both Biega goals while firing nine shots on net. The Crimson finished 3 for 9 on the power play. Luke Greiner posted an 11-5 record on faceoffs.
Despite committing four first-period penalties, the Crimson held a territorial advantage for much of the period and outshot the Bulldogs, 15-10, but Yale scored the only goals of the frame. On both occasions, Yale intercepted Harvard clearing attempts on the left boards. Colin Dueck struck first, at the 5:17 mark, shooting from inside the blue line.
Chad Ziegler doubled the margin at 16:36. Andrew Miller took the puck on the left wall and centered to Ziegler, who scored on a one-timer. Maricic's best save was his 15th. Killorn outskated the Yale defense up the right side and curled in front, but Maricic's pad stop allowed Yale to take its 2-0 lead to the intermission.
The penalty-filled second period belonged to the Crimson. Biega got Harvard on the board at 8:09, blasting a slap shot from the right point after passes from Killorn and McNally. The assist was Killorn's 100th career point for Harvard.
A second power-play tally, off the stick of Everson, knotted the score at 2-2 about four minutes before the end of the period. McNally again started the play, passing to Alex Fallstrom low on the left side. Fallstrom found his classmate below the faceoff dot, and Everson roofed a shot over Maricic's shoulder. Harvard owned a 16-10 edge in second-period shots.
The goalies traded big saves early in the third period, Maricic on Killorn's shorthanded chance and Girard on Charles Brockett in front. Biega finally put Harvard on top with a blazing one-timer over the glove of Maricic with about nine minutes left. He scored off a pass from Killorn, who got the puck from McNally.
Yale picked up the pressure in the Harvard end with Maricic pulled for an extra skater. Girard made consecutive point-blank saves on Clinton Bourbonais and Jesse Root, but Laganiere banged in a rebound shot in the last minute.
The first overtime featured four power plays and plenty of chances. Maricic stopped Greiner on a rush in the second minute and survived an Everson tip off the post during a Crimson man advantage. Seven of Girard's 16 saves came while Yale was up a man, including an amazing toe save on Miller's rocket shot through traffic from the high slot.


text:
Artwork description:
Original mixed media painting - collage by Paulina Archambault.
Signed and dated 2020.
Unique. One-of-a-kind.
Material: acrylic, charcoal on paper.
Size: about 3 x 4.5"
The image is treated with varnish.
Thanks for your considering me!
© paulina archambault
Materials used:
Acrylic, charcoal, paper
#red #painting #original painting #small #collage #miniature #painting on paper #original drawing #clown #red hat
HOUSE MAN - collage - original (2020)
Collage by Paulina Archambault
$30Free shipping
- Collage on Paper
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 3 x 4.5 x 0.1 in (unframed) / 3 x 4.5 in (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
This artwork is sold by Paulina Archambault from United States


text:
Marathon High School Class Reunions
This section is to allow Marathon HS Marathon, FL orida alumni to post and review the latest class reunion information. If you have details of an upcoming class reunion, please post the reunion info using the form below. Former students who attended Marathon High School visit this site to stay updated, so if you have class reunion information, please do share it.
You can also find out what other graduates are doing now, share memories with other alumn, upload pictures from Marathon and find other alumni.
Find more Marathon Marathon, FL reunion info at Classmates.com®. We've partnered with Classmates.com® to ensure you find information on your MHS class reunion.


text:
Love and partnership
Today is the ideal day for romantic hours with your partner. You should finally catch up on the undertakings that you have had on your shared to-do list for a long time. Maybe you even surprise your partner after work with a candle light dinner and romantic music. However, it will be beneficial for your relationship and you will reap the benefit of this for some time.


text:
Secret Farmer's Market
Held every Thursday with locally grown and created products including fresh fruit & vegetables, local honey, pastured eggs, fermented food & drinks, jams & chilli sauces, fresh pork & beef, raw cakes, organic pasta, seeds & seedlings, olives & olive oil and lastly flowers.
Stall holders include Hidden Valley Free Range, Bottled Culture, Organics MattR, Totally Freerange, Granny Mels, Parched Earth, Refugium Flora, Gilchrist Honey and more.
Find the markets at Taree Park – on the corner of Macquarie and Wynter Streets.
Open 8am to 1pm.


text:
Do you want more information about one of our products, installations, or promotions? Fill out the form below and a dealer will be in touch shortly.
Your request has been sent to your dealer.
Duzy 5 Vented Gas Log Set
Starting at price is MSRP for base model with required components. Pricing does not include optional accessories, delivery & installation, venting and taxes, if applicable. Other charges may apply. Pricing subject to change. See your local dealer for exact pricing.
8-piece Duzy 5 gas log sets are an ideal way to bring warmth and comfort to your home. Their ceramic fiber design and included Natural Flame™ burner can generate up to 17,000 BTU of radiant heat.
Heat & Glo products have been used in all kinds of projects. Browse our idea gallery to get inspiration for your project.
View Hearth and Home Technologies Duzy 5 Vented Gas Log Set Installations
View All Projects
Get information regarding pricing, promotions, and installation for the Duzy 5 Vented Gas Log Set.
Reset (View All Models)
On/Off control systems allow you to ignite and turn off your fire remotely, and they include safety features such as a child lockout mode and thermo shutdown.
Visit Ambient Technologies for more information.
Refer to installation/owner's manual for detailed specifications on installing this product. Hearth & Home Technologies reserves the right to update units periodically. Product installation must adhere strictly to instructions shipped with product.
Appliance Depth includes entire unit including depth of firebox and extension onto hearth.
BTU: 1st hour output uses high burn efficiency number. BTU will vary depending on the type of fuel used and moisture content of the fuel.
This is a general guide, see your local dealer for help in determining the product that best suits your heating needs based on climate, home efficiency, location of the heater, and air movement in the room.
Actual burn times will vary based on how the appliance is operated, load size, moisture content and type of wood used.
Fuel density and pellet shape will affect hopper capacity.
Weighted Average LHV (Low Heating Value) efficiency.
Variability in monitor resolutions on digital devices such as computers, laptops, notebooks, or mobile phones may alter the color of our log sets from actual appearance. The best way to view our logs is in your dealer's showroom. We strongly encourage you to visit your local dealer when choosing the right log set for your space.
We take excellence seriously. Our network of authorized dealers do too. These partners are professionally trained and certified—all to help you get the most from your Heat & Glo experience.
Find a hearth professional near you. A dealer or distributor can help you with sales, service and support.
Sign up to Save $100
See offer details
Hide offer details
Online Coupon Offer Details:
To qualify complete online form with your name, email address, phone number and submit. Information submitted will be available to Heat & Glo dealers. This coupon can be redeemed at any authorized Heat & Glo dealer in the US and Canada before the expiration date. This coupon is valid once and cannot be combined with other coupons or promotional offers. For purchase only, not valid on service. Authorized dealers are required to honor manufacturer's coupon. Coupon must be presented to dealer at time of original quote. Coupon may not apply if presented after original quote has been generated.
Offer not applicable on:
• Outdoor products and SimpliFire Electric products
• Oxford Gas Stove
• DV3732/DV4236 Fireplaces, Gas Log Sets or Accessories
• Heat & Glo Basic Fireplaces and Inserts (Energy Master and Royal Hearth Wood Fireplaces, SlimLine 5/7/9 and Fusion Gas Fireplaces, Metro Gas Fireplace, Reveal Gas Fireplace, Provident Gas Fireplace Insert), Heat & Glo Foundations Series
Additional Rules Governing Use of this Coupon:
This coupon is valid for consumer sales only, no builder or contractor sales. (i) not redeemable for cash or cash equivalents (including Gift Cards and online Gift Certificates); (ii) not valid on past purchases; (iii) not eligible for purchases of previously owned or refurnished products; (iv) not valid on purchases made from third parties; (v) not valid if presented after time of original quote. Online coupon only valid if printed by consumer, not valid if printed in dealership. This offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Void where prohibited by law. Heat & Glo is a registered brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
Why are you contacting us?
Need a Quote
Need Service
Looking for Help Choosing a Product
Have a Question About My Fireplace
A local dealer will contact you, we look forward to helping you.


text:
[1929 Club Members of Fox Hunt Hollies]
Description: Color photograph of the 1929 Club Members of the Fox Hunt Hollies, a musical performance group, singing at the Texas Folklife Festival in September of 1975. Three women and two men are wearing historical dress from the 1920's, including flapper dresses, beaded headbands, and polka-dotted bow ties. Each member of the group is playing a ukulele.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: Gonzalez, Jesse
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections


text: At CBT London Therapy we are accredited CBT Therapists who specialise in offering Low Mood therapy on-line to help you to improve how you are feeling and help you get back to enjoying your life again.We know that life is very busy and finding time to attend appointments can be difficult. We are also aware that those living abroad may not have access to English speaking therapists. We offer sessions via Skype to make it possible for you to access help no matter where you are, at a time that is convenient for you: whether that be from the comfort of your own home or in the office after work, even while you are on holiday or working away.We offer Weight Issues sessions in the evening (UK time) and at weekends, but we may also have availability at other times. Feel free to contact us to check our availability.


text:
Elert Archive
HSLDA Alerts & Information (ALL) RSS
Elert Archive
HSLDA Alerts & Information (ALL) RSS May 2004 5/28/2004 California--Announcing the 21st Annual Christian Home Educators Convention 5/28/2004 New Jersey--Rally A Huge Success; Bill Could Be Heard Thursday 5/27/2004 Virginia--Governor Vetoes Homeschool Freedom Bill 5/27/2004 Illinois--More Calls Needed to Governor to Defeat Compulsory Attendance Bill 5/27/2004 Oregon--Your Calls Needed To Stop Future Bad Legislation In Oregon! 5/26/2004 Union County New Jersey: Request for an Interview 5/24/2004 Opportunity for the Lynchburg Community--National Forensics Tournament 5/21/2004 New Jersey--Rally Monday! Final Reminder 5/19/2004 Arizona--Calls needed-Homeschoolers Fight for Equal Treatment in College Admissions 5/19/2004 South Carolina--Committee Action on Driver's License Bill 5/18/2004 New Jersey--Statewide Rally May 24 To Oppose A1918 5/18/2004 Oklahoma--Announcing the 19th Annual CHEF of Oklahoma Home Educators Conference and Book Fair 5/18/2004 Oregon--Come to Salem to Protect Your Homeschool Freedom! 5/18/2004 Minnesota--Senate Rejects Homeschool-Friendly Education Commissioner 5/17/2004 Iowa--Governor Vilsack Vetoes Drivers Education Bill 5/17/2004 District of Columbia--More Efficient Misinformation 5/14/2004 New Jersey--Hearing on A1918 Postponed, Weinberg Changes Strategy 5/13/2004 New Jersey--Urgent: Calls and Visits Needed Immediately to Keep Homeschooling Free 5/13/2004 Missouri--SB 968--Stop Calls for Now 5/13/2004 Illinois--Calls Needed to Defeat Compulsory Attendance Bill 5/13/2004 Virginia--Calls Needed to Urge Governor to Sign Homeschool Freedom Bill 5/13/2004 Iowa--Announcing the 12th Annual Home Educator's Conference 5/13/2004 Virginia--Announcing the 21st Annual HEAV State Convention & Educational Fair 5/13/2004 Idaho--Announcing the CHOIS 2004 Convention Building a Legacy of Love 5/12/2004 Missouri--Urgent: Calls Needed to Defeat Compulsory Attendance Increase 5/12/2004 South Carolina--Update on Driver's License Bill 5/11/2004 North Carolina--Charlotte Based Newspaper Attacks Homeschooling 5/11/2004 Job Opportunities at HSLDA 5/10/2004 South Carolina--Calls Needed to House Committee - Back Door Attack on Homeschooling 5/7/2004 New York--Reminder: We Need You at the Rally for Homeschool Freedom in Albany! 5/6/2004 Arizona--Write to Your Regents! 5/5/2004 New York--We Need You at the Rally for Homeschool Freedom in Albany! 5/5/2004 Texas--Announcing the 18th Annual Gulf Coast Home Education Conference 5/5/2004 Tennessee--Announcing the 2004 MHEA Teaching Enrichment Weekend 5/5/2004 Kansas--Announcing the 2004 Teaching Parent Association Home School Conference 5/5/2004 New York--Announcing the 20th Annual New York State LEAH Home Education Family Conference. 5/5/2004 Vermont--Progress in Vermont 5/4/2004 New Jersey--Hearing on A1918 Postponed 5/3/2004 New Jersey--Urgent:Calls Needed Immediately to Keep Homeschooling Free


text:
Radiant is a no-fluff, open source content management system designed for small teams.
Radiant features:
- An elegant user interface
- Flexible templating with layouts, snippets, page parts, and a custom tagging language
- A first-class extension/plugin system
- Simple user management and permissions
Current Version: 1.1.4 This version includes a powerful extension system so developers can tailor Radiant to their specific needs. Head on over to the download page and get started.


text:
Poland to United Kingdom flights
Flight information Poland to United Kingdom
Cheapest return price last month
Direct airlines
Flights per week
Manchester, London Heathrow, Birmingham, Edinburgh and others
59 airports
Cheapest flights to United Kingdom from Philippines
Thinking about travelling to United Kingdom? We can help you get there.
United Kingdom is a big place, and has lots of great sights for you to explore, let us help you to narrow down your options on where to go.
We compare hundreds of flights from Poland to United Kingdom, from all the major airlines and travel agents, showing you where you can fly directly, the flight times for these options and the differences in cost. Helping you find the best deal on flights to United Kingdom within your budget.
Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.


text: Justine Henin plays the last match of her professional career in the third round of the Australian Open against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cameron Spencer/Getty Images The Two-Way Former No. 1 Justine Henin Retires From Tennis, Again January 26, 2011 Former world No. 1 Justine Henin has retired from tennis for a second time. The Belgian's first retirement came in 2008 while she sat atop the world of women's tennis. She came back 20 months later.


text:
Mobile and embedded device specialist Codethink has announced its Baserock Embedded Linux software open source release version 1.1 (developer codename "Secret Volcano") and the Baserock.org portal.
A Linux build system for the development of embedded, industrial, or bare-metal server-based Linux systems, the "Secret Volcano" release of Baserock aims to provide virtual machine images for developers and a sample base image to demonstrate a Baserock-produced small system image.
Baserock is engineered to take advantage of continuous integration (CI) in Linux system development, but at a more accessible level; i.e., Codethink suggests that historically, these benefits were only available to developers of server and web-based applications.
The new software incorporates automated testing for software development into the CI process. Using CI, Baserock sets out to make it easier to develop Linux-based systems and to integrate system components. Products can be kept up-to-date, maintained, and improved through continuous delivery (CD).
According to Codethink, Baserock will make it faster to reproduce a specific build as well as speeding up the process of upgrading and rolling back between different versions of systems, all at a lower cost than existing approaches.
"Baserock will enable silicon chipset and board vendors as well as Original Device Manufacturers and Systems Integrators to keep pace with the rapid development of Linux and dramatically reduce product development cycles", says Paul Sherwood, CEO of Codethink.
"In addition, we recognize that many ARM-based systems developers would prefer to develop and build on ARM systems but today have to cross-compile from x86 processors. We have therefore developed a hardware solution to address this issue and will be announcing the availability of our ARM server imminently."
Access to the open source project is available at the aforementioned portal and a commercial version with additional services and support will follow. Baserock source code is available for building on 64-bit x86 and for ARM systems. Virtual machine binaries are available for 64-bit x86 machines.


text:
"Smiles" drug implicated in actor's death: What are they?
(CBS News) Johnny Lewis, the "Sons of Anarchy" actor who allegedly killed his landlady before falling to his death, may have been having mental health problems and using drugs.
Sources tell the Los Angeles Times that detectives believe Lewis may have been on a synthetic drug known as 2C-I or "smiles" at the time of his death, according to CBS News Crimesider.
Lewis' cause of death is pending toxicology results, the city's Coroner said Thursday evening. Davis died from blunt head trauma and manual strangulation, he said.
"Smiles," or 2C-1, are part of a class of drugs known as phenethylamines. Drugs in the 2C family are "basically just amphetamines," Dr. Lewis S. Nelson, professor of emergency medicine in the division of medical toxicology at NYU Langone School of Medicine in New York City, explained to CBSNews.com.
- Johnny Lewis, "Sons of Anarchy" TV show actor, allegedly kills landlady then dies in fall
- Synthetic "bath salts" plague police, doctors
According to Nelson, the amphetamine molecule contains a ring and a side chain. In the case of methamphetamine or crystal meth for example, amphetamine contains a "methyl" side chain. With 2C compounds, chemists make different substitutions on the rings and add a halogen (think back to a chemistry class periodic table: compounds like chlorine, fluorine, etc.), in this case Iodine.
By making these chemical changes, the amphetamine compound gains different effects. While typical amphetamine would cause a "speedy" feeling of high blood pressure, increased heart rate and sweating, the substitutions that make 2C-I create an amphetamine with more euphoric, psychedelic and introspective effects.
MDMA or Ectsasy is made similarly, by adding methylenedioxy to an amphetamine backbone.
"Chemically, they are all very similar drugs," Nelson said. "But by adding the different groups, you change drug's property."
The National Institute on Drug Abuse says 2C drugs have been on the illicit drug market since 1998. Because they are amphetamine-based, they are "Schedule I" controlled substances, considered illegal.
LiveScience reports "smiles" are often mixed with a substance like chocolate before eating. Side effects include auditory and visual hallucinations, and feelings of giddiness and empathy.
The problem, said Nelson, is whoever is making these drugs in an illegal lab has no means of quality control, and the drugs could contain different dosages and properties that cause potentially dangerous side effects. It can contain the expected drug, a different drug or no drug at all, he said.
He likens the process of how "smiles" are made to that of another designer drug, "bath salts," which have an amphetamine-like compound but may contain unknown chemicals.
"Substituted amphetamine can produce adverse effects such as heart attacks and strokes, even at low doses," Nelson said. "You ideally want to have a clean, safe high, but often you get very confused, altered and your decision-making is flawed."
LiveScience reports "smiles" were implicated in the deaths of two teenagers from East Grand Forks, North Dakota. One 18-year-old was found dead and then the following day, a 17-year-old took 2C-I and began hyperventiliating, hitting his head against the ground and stopped breathing several hours later. Following the deaths, police in the area warned about a possibly tainted batch.


text:
As an online learner, you will encounter a number of new and exciting ways to obtain knowledge and information. We call the following set of technology-based learning aides the Online Learning Toolbox. While you may come across other tools and techniques, these are the core tools used by Concordia University.
Blackboard Course Management System (CMS)
Blackboard is the primary course delivery platform. All online classes take advantage of this rich learning resource. You will have a single log in location to access all of your course materials, as well as communicate with the instructor and your fellow classmates. Complete the Orientation to get a sense of the online resources that are available to you.
Email within Blackboard is intended only for communication with the instructor and others in the course, and does not communicate outside the boundary of the course. It can be used to share ideas, ask questions or share documents (which can be attached to an email and distributed electronically). As a result, you will need to return regularly to your Blackboard site to retrieve and send email for your courses.
Threaded Discussion (Discussion Board)
Threaded discussions, also known as discussion boards, provide opportunities for learners to carry on "conversations" around specific topics even though individuals access the discussion at different times (asynchronously). Threaded discussions start with a topic proposed by an instructor or student, then others respond either to the question or statement, or to another response. This tool allows for new discussions outside of class, or for the continuation of discussions started in class. Unlike a real classroom discussion, you are not forced to respond immediately, so take a little time to reflect on the discussion prior to responding. This can make for a much more meaningful discussion for everyone.
Assignment Drop Box
Often your instructor will ask that you complete an assignment and "drop" into the assignment drop box. This tool will allow you to "drop off" your assignments during a permitted timeframe and will provide a date and time stamp for the file.
Course Calendar
Your instructor may choose to use the course calendar tool, which is a feature inside of Blackboard. With this tool, the instructor can record key dates for classroom events and assignments. These items will be added to your personal Blackboard calendar. Be sure to check your course calendars regularly.
Course Gradebook
This Blackboard option allows you to follow your progress as recorded by the instructor in the course gradebook. You can also get statistical information on your performance.
Document Downloads
Sometimes instructors will choose to make documents available to learners through Blackboard. In these cases, you will be directed to click on a link (word or picture) and your computer will download the file. If you have the application on your computer, the file will open automatically. If not, you will be prompted to download the file to your computer.


text:
This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access.
Access options
Buy single article
Instant access to the full article PDF.
Price includes VAT for USA
Subscribe to journal
Immediate online access to all issues from 2019. Subscription will auto renew annually.
This is the net price. Taxes to be calculated in checkout.
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Sonstige organische Verbindungen. Z Lebensm Unters Forch 125, 122–123 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01811063
Issue Date:


text:
Hua Hin's famous thermal winds returned today, allowing for the completion of the freestyle double elimination ladder, and board-off competition. Incredible high power action, and an amazing comeback from World Champion, Kevin Langeree, were among the highlights of the day.
It was no surprise that the ending of the Hua Hin Kiteboarding World Cup would be nothing less than incredible. After two days of light wind conditions, the thermal winds did not let us down allowing for the perfect ending to the first competition of the PKRA tour season.
During the lighter winds in the morning, race competitor Kristin Boese (Best, GER) organized a beach cleanup as part of the Surfrider Foundation. A larger number of professional riders as well as Kite Board Asia (KBA) offered their help and support while picking up waste that washed up along the coastline.
The Surfrider Foundation is aimed towards the preservation and protection of our beaches. Visit surfrider.org for more information on how you can help keep our oceans and beaches free from waste.
Near noon the stage was set for what turned out to be a spectacular show. Kevin Langeree (Naish, NTH) fought his way through four continuous heats, which led him to the top spot on the podium along with Alex Pastor (Airush,ESP) in second and Andy Yates (Slingshot, AUD) in third place.
It was an exciting day for Karolina Winkowska (Slingshot, POL) who defeated the female world champion Bruna Kajiya (Flexifoil, BRA) in heat #18. Winkowska also battled her way against the Hua Hin freestyle single elimination winner Gisela Pulido (Airush,ESP) but was later defeated by Pulido in the following heat. Winkowska made her way to the second position on the podium, along with Bruna Kajiya (Flexifoil,BRA) in third place.
The wind was still going strong near dusk, allowing for the board-off competition, which would be the second and final discipline of the event. High jumps with numerous rotations and style was what it took for German rider Toby Brauer (North, GER) to win the board-off discipline. French rider Charles Deleau (North, FRA) took number two followed by Reno Romeu (North, BRA) in third.
For the women's board-off division, Gisela Pulido (Airush, ESP) came in first place along with Scottish rider, Holly Kennedy followed by Kari Schibevaag (Ozone, NOR) in third.
It was the most beautiful awards ceremony held in front of the InterContinental Resort Hotel in Hua HIn, Thailand. Spectators from all around the world gathered in numerous amounts to see the action and excitement being held on the picturesque beach.


text:
Nintendo Launches 3DS at E3
by dermot on
June 20, 2010
Filed under News, Tips and How-To's
As most tech and gaming enthusiasts would know E3 has recently been underway where Microsoft , Sony and Nintendo released and previewed what is to come in the near future. The 3 day expo brought exciting news such as Microsoft's unveiling of the new 360. The 250GB console looked completely different with a glossy outer shell with more angles instead of previous curves. However the most important announcement relating to AppChatter came from the Nintendo press conference. There had been speculation before E3 of a 3D handheld form Nintendo however many were skeptical if something like this could be pulled off especially without even using glasses, but when it came to the day all worries were put aside when the 3DS was revealed.
It seems that the 3DS is a direct response to Apples storm on the hand held gaming market since the App Store launched in 2008. Both Sony and Nintendo have tried to replicate this store for the PsP and DS but have had little success, this is mainly because they simply tried to copy it instead of doing something original. What is also interesting to see when comparing the stores is the pricing, Majority of titles on the App Store are under $10.00 with most of them even being as low as $0.99, but when you look at the competitors their Apps are lucky to be under $10.00 even for the exact same title featured on the App Store. People ask why are the prices so different? and i have a number of theories. My first guess is down to ease of use, the SDK for creating an app is only $0.99 and has a comfortable learning curve when starting to use it, so even if the developer only got 100 downloads they have already broken even. When it comes to the other stores indie developers are not interested, and so only the larger outfits or developers will pitch in and they come with "premium" pricing on all their titles which leaves people reluctant to purchase them so in turn that store is less of a success.
On to the 3DS, Nintendo have now created a new niche as no one has dared try 3D handheld gaming considering console gaming has not even reached that level yet. 3D however is not the feature being offered in the 3DS. There is now an analogue just above the d-pad on the left, this will be a savior to many as using the d-pad previously hindered games with the control being limited. There is also now a motion sensor and a gyro sensor which are now featured in the upcoming iPhone 4, also seen was two additional cameras with the outside two having the capability to take 3D photos. If we go very detailed we should mention that the top screen is now wider and wireless functionality has been much improved in the upcoming release.
The first titles to be released include Kid Icarus, Mario Kart, Nintendogs (+ cats) , resident evil and many more. You will notice that these games will make use of every feature available to entice more people in to purchasing and to spread the assumption that any following games will keep these standards.
It is clear to see that Nintendo are willing to take Apple head on for share of the portable gaming market, with the added gyro and motion sensor there is little the 3DS cant accomplish that the new iPhone can so 2011 is sure to see the two handhelds fight for sales. It is impossible to say which will come out on top with Apple having strong foundations with the app store and Nintendo bringing 3D gaming to your pocket but whatever to outcome is we will all be blessed with a new generation of gaming.


text:
Airbnb Plus places to stay
A selection of places to stay verified for quality and design.
Introducing Airbnb Adventures
Multi-day trips led by local experts—activities, meals, and stays included.
Places to stay around the world
Top-rated experiences
Book activities led by local hosts on your next trip.
Featured Airbnb Plus destinations
Browse beautiful places to stay with all the comforts of home, plus more.


text:
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Early Sunday "RaceDay" Misses The Mark
With The Brickyard 400 looming, SPEED decided to split their popular RaceDay program in two. The first thirty minute live show aired at 10AM Eastern Time, and the full two hour show would follow at noon. This was a new approach for the network, and the first thirty minute show required some collective thought about what to include.
Instead of twisting the program around to serve as a "teaser" for the following two hour show, SPEED tried to "squeeze" everything down to fit in this version. Unfortunately, it was a little off key and disjointed.
The RaceDay set is one of the best in racing. The crowd loves to be on camera, and even though SPEED cannot bring itself to focus on one sign or family at a time, its always good to see Americans out and having fun. Indy was no exception, with a great crowd enjoying the sunshine and the TV antics.
John Roberts, Jimmy Spencer, and Kenny Wallace were in a great mood, and had a great time over-stating the importance of this race, just as they over-state everything. That, of course, is one of the reasons fans watch RaceDay. Wallace and Spencer are hilarious in their enthusiasm and opinions. So far this season, its been a roller-coaster ride for those two in the credibility department. But, its always fun.
Roberts and company should have used this show to "set-up" their feature program, but other than "teasing" Wendy Venturini's Real Deal interview with Jeff Gordon, nothing else was focused on that goal. Spencer and Wallace both reacted to the DEI/Ginn merger with some politically correct answers after a colorful explanation of the merger by Venturini.
Unfortunately, SPEED inserted Ricki Rachtman for a weak feature about golfing at Indy. This was time consuming, and ultimately cost Wendy Venturini an opportunity to speak with the key man of the day, Chip Gannassi. Rachtman should have been saved for the two hour show, where his scripted antics can simply fill some time.
This edition of RaceDay was off the mark, and you had the feeling that both Roberts and Venturini knew it. There was no mention of SPEED's Friday night Truck Series race, and no highlights of the Busch race at ORP from Saturday. Team mates Reed Sorenson and Juan Montoya should have been interviewed live, or on tape, about their pole runs. Fans needed news, not goofy golfing.
If SPEED splits RaceDay in the future, perhaps they will focus on the fact that twenty-two minutes of content goes by quickly, and designating a significant amount of that time to preview the "big show" would be a better focus.
With ESPN going head-to-head with this early show with a one hour version of NASCAR Now, SPEED is going to have to clearly understand, as The Daly Planet pointed out earlier, things in "TV land" have changed. Now, when SPEED turns around, they are face-to-face with the most successful TV sports network in the history of cable television. The eight hundred pound gorilla has moved into their house, and is not leaving. Its time to acknowledge that fact, and deal with it.
The Daly Planet welcomes comments from readers. Simply click on the COMMENTS button below, or email firstname.lastname@example.com if you wish not to be published. Thank you again for taking the time to stop by and leave your opinion.
Posted by Daly Planet Editor at 10:30 AM
3 comments:
- Anonymous said...
SPEED is having technical problems out the whazoo today from INDY.
Wonder if ESPN is sabotaging the tv compound???
It really bad
- July 29, 2007 at 1:47 PM
- Anonymous said...
Even with Speeds technical problems it's still better than Kolber's vocal inflection. Why does she want to sound like Jim Rome??? It's distracting.
- July 29, 2007 at 2:01 PM
- Anonymous said...
is it me or is wendy v's real deal interviews the same every week?
- July 31, 2007 at 6:59 AM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
You are about to enter a website that may contain content of an adult nature.
Hello everyone, this is Indian cam girl NaughtyAlexa69 here. I'm 20 year old Female speak English and Italian in the Indian live sex chat action. Hey there! I love my breasts the most. People are saying that I`m really beautiful and smart although I have the kinkiest thoughts You can imagine, visit my show and You surely won`t regret it.. Teasing,Chatting, Strip dance, Blow job, Fingering, Masturbation, Close up, Anal with fingers, Sexy Lingerie,. Reveal Your most feared sexual fantasies for me and let me make them come true. One of my greatest desires to see my partners cum on cam2cam. is my expertise and also what I will do in Indian live sex private show. I have Brown eyes, Long Black hairs and my measurements are 40-30-30. For Turn ons: Having sex with many partners at the same time - I got excited even from the thought. Do You want to be one of them or shall I seek for other volunteers?. For TurnsOff: Rude people turn me off. Please be nice. If you prefer kinks, then Piercings,Shaved, are mine. I'm just hungry for a HARD cock, can't wait to see u in my Indian webcam sex chat room! :)
This website contains indian cams, desi cam, free hindi chat and tamil sex chat related sexually explicit content.
You must be at least 18 years of age to enter this website.
© Since 2012 myindiansexcams.com Indian Sex Chat Network All Rights Reserved
AllHosts1 - AllHosts2 - AllHosts3 - AllHosts4 - AllHosts5 - AllHosts6 - AllHosts7 - AllHosts8 - AllHosts9 - AllHosts10 - AllHosts11 - AllHosts12


text:
On a November 14 trip to New York City, Arizona tourist Jennifer Foster snapped this cell phone photo of an NYPD police officer, later identified as Officer Lawrence DePrimo, offering a pair of shoes to a barefoot homeless man. When she sent the photo to the NYPD, they promptly posted it to Facebook, where it has received more than 327,000 likes and has been shared 81,000 times.
Foster, a communications director for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Arizona, told the NYPD what happened when she saw a homeless man asking for change:
Right when I was about to approach, one of your officers came up behind him. The officer said, "I have these size 12 boots for you, they are all-weather. Let's put them on and take care of you." The officer squatted down on the ground and proceeded to put socks and the new boots on this man. The officer expected NOTHING in return and did not know I was watching. I have been in law enforcement for 17 years. I was never so impressed in my life. I did not get the officer's name. It is important, I think, for all of us to remember the real reason we are in this line of work. The reminder this officer gave to our profession in his presentation of human kindness has not been lost on myself or any of the Arizona law enforcement officials with whom this story has been shared."
According to the New York Times, the 25-year-old officer did not know about the photo and was not told before it went online.
As the man walked slowly down Seventh Avenue on his heels, Officer DePrimo went into a Skechers shoe store at about 9:30 p.m. "We were just kind of shocked," said Jose Cano, 28, a manager working at the store that night. "Most of us are New Yorkers and we just kind of pass by that kind of thing. Especially in this neighborhood."
Mr. Cano volunteered to give the officer his employee discount to bring down the regular $100 price of the all-weather boots to a little more than $75. The officer has kept the receipt in his vest since then, he said, "to remind me that sometimes people have it worse."
The photo has received more than 21,000 comments on Facebook, with many offering their heartfelt thank-you's to police officers everywhere:
"When I was little, and my brother and sister, we didn't have much, not many toys. An officer went and got all 3 of us new bikes. Shows that there are good people in the world!" wrote Leanne Marie.
[New York Times]
UPDATE: Officer DePrimo appeared on both the "Today" show and "Fox & Friends" Friday morning to discuss the act of kindness that made him an Internet star. Jennifer Foster, the Arizona tourist who snapped the photo, sat beside him for his "Today" show interview.
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy


text:
We're fresh off of the delight of connecting with everyone available at the Annual Meeting (AM) in Philadelphia. Read more in this issue and visit our website at www.pemphigus.org/2010AM for additional materials.
The IPPF capstone project for 2010 is documenting 1,000 pemphigus/pemphigoid patient medical data records in our Registry — launched at the AM. This many records in the registry places us in position to ask for funding to support a research grant, inspire a scientist to conduct research, or provide data to move drug company developments in treatments.
Last year we addressed personal patient support needs with the Health Management Program (HMP). If you need personal support managing your disease, have specific questions, or want to discuss options with someone who's been there, you need the Health Management Program and a relationship with one of our Peer Health Coaches (PHC). (See Dr. Sirois' article on the demonstrated benefits in improved heath from participation on page 4) Let us know and we can set you up.
The Registry is an animal of a different stripe. In the Registry, instead, we need something from each one of you — we need your data — all confidential, of course (read more about our Registry's privacy policy at www.pemphigus.org/registry-terms). Not "we" so much, but P/P patients of the future. For the benefit of the future collective of P/P patients, we need you to complete the registry so your challenges can be counted and addressed.
We will be sending every patient that we have email contact with a unique log-in to privately enter your information from your personal computer. Please, please take the 15 minutes or so to document your experience and illuminate the urgent needs of this community — for awareness, resources, scientific discovery and everyday solutions. Last year we asked you to dig deep to help us leverage the opportunity for a matching grant of financial support. This year we need to dig deep to make the collective of your voices and experiences heard — for everyone's progress.
We are at an exciting milestone, providing proof of the burden of disease and the path to discovery of effective new treatments. Please dig deep, once again — this year with your time — to support this community.
If you don't, who will?


text:
My SmurfiversaryFriday, May 1st, 2009
Yes Lovelies, today is May Day, but today is so much more than that…today marks my Silver Anniversary with the CPD…my 25 year mark as a Smurf…my Smurfiversary!
Yeah me!!
Would that I could retire…sigh…but no… Our silly Commonwealth has a silly rule that you not only have to have a minimum of 25 years of service but you also have to be 50 years old. Well. That's a problem. You see, most of us are not 50 after 25 years. Do the math. Start at 21 (or 22 for me), do 25 years, notice you're not 50, hunker down for a couple more years.
Oh well. All I can say is, when that calendar rolls around to 50 for me, the path best be cleared or there shall be footprints left on any folks standing twixt me and the door!


text:
Framingham, Massachusetts
|This article is a stub. Help us to expand it by contributing your knowledge. For county and town page guidelines, visit U.S. County Page Content Suggestions.
Framingham is a town in Massachusetts. For more information, contact the county at 150 Concord St., Framingham 01702.
For information about the state of Massachusetts see Massachusetts Family History Research.


text:
Pop goes the super-sized soda pop: The NYC Board of Health approved Mayor Bloomberg's proposed ban on sales of sugary drinks over 16 ounces at movie theatres, fast-food restaurants, cafeterias, concession stands, and just about everywhere else. (Interestingly, 7-Eleven is exempt because the chain doesn't receive letter grades from the Health Department, so the Big Gulp stays!)
Okay, so obviously the ban has its supporters, or it wouldn't be going into effect in six months. But it seems like most New Yorkers are against the big bust -- even non-soda drinkers are outraged on principle (Bloomberg, you are NOT the boss of me!). Personally, I don't think it matters either way. Because banning people from choosing a jumbo cola at the multiplex isn't going to make a dent in the obesity epidemic -- it's not even going to make people drink less soda!
Let's face it: If people want more soda, they're going to drink more soda -- even if they have to get up in the middle of a ball game or whatever else to buy another 16-oz. fix of high-fructose fizz, as opposed to slurping away uninterrupted at a 32-oz. beverage. What, is Bloomberg's next step going to be limiting the number of sodas one person is allowed to buy within a certain period of time? Will people have to show their driver's licenses when they order an extra-large root beer?
More from The Stir: The Secret to Drinking Soda & Staying Skinny Is ...
Never mind the fact that there's a lot more to this whole obesity thing than soda. The stuff has been around for a loooooong time, remember? It just doesn't make sense. But I suppose for a "fat" cat like Bloomberg, making up inane rules is a lot easier than actually looking at the socioeconomic part of the obesity equation. Let them eat cake! (But just a small piece.)
Do you think the super-sized soda ban will do anything to make people lose weight?
Image via Dan McKay/Flickr


text:
Off-roaders drive closer to the Grand Canyon
Part of the pride in putting on the iconic flat hat and the green and grey National Park Service uniform is knowing you work for an organization that tries to protect some of the most beautiful and historic places in the world. After serving the National Park Service for 32 years -- the last nine as superintendent of Shenandoah National Park -- a passage in the National Park Service's mission statement in the 1916 Organic Act resonates with me deeply:
The agency exists "…to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."
That 92-year-old statement is what drives so many agency employees today, and what makes working for the National Park Service a special and rewarding experience. That is why it is so hard to stomach a recent final management plan adopted by the Bureau of Land Management for an area north of the Grand Canyon on the Arizona Strip -- specifically, the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument and the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. The plan concerns lands jointly managed by the National Park Service and the BLM, and it opens up previously protected trails, primitive roads and archaeological sites to off-road vehicles.
In the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument alone, more than 760,000 acres would be open to off-roaders. Farther east, more than 200,000 acres would be open in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. The newly designated routes in both monuments exceed what wildlife biologists say can be tolerated by big game species such as mule deer and pronghorn.
This is in direct opposition to everything that the National Park Service stands for as an organization, and it's a slap in the face to its employees, wilderness lovers and the Organic Act itself. It discounts the very reasons these places were designated national monuments in the first place.
The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument boasts on its Web site that, "Modern-day visitors enjoy the solitude and quiet that this remote monument offers." Extending off-road vehicle use to new places means that this solitude and quiet will cease to exist. More vehicles will also lead to more trash, vandalism, damage and looting to sensitive areas. How does increasing motorized use leave these areas 'unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations?"
The answer is, of course, it doesn't. Opening up these areas will damage cultural resources, wildlife, vegetation and solitude -- all resources the Park Service is responsible for safeguarding. The only way to protect these monuments from the damage that off-road vehicles will certainly do is for the agencies to amend its Arizona Strip plan to wipe those routes from the map. A reassessment should make it clear how the monuments' route systems impact wildlife and scientific values. Once the agencies find that the current route systems hurt wildlife and wilderness suitability, they have the authority to close those roads.
Without protection from the National Park Service, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument could well become unrecognizable. Deterioration will be swift and complete, and without additional protection by the BLM, the same will be true for Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. And when these areas have been damaged beyond repair, where will drivers of off-road vehicles turn? Which of our national treasures will be next on their list to treat as disposable property?
Does anyone believe that the geysers of Yellowstone National Park would be as magnificent as they are today without the protection of the National Park Service? Or that the spires, arches, and columns of Arches National Park would be as pristine without the watchful eye of the agency? These parks would be developed and roaded past recognition. But because the American people won protection for these places from the federal government, their remarkable resources are protected for all time.
The National Park Service and BLM need to step forward and continue to protect these lands in Arizona. That is what their missions require. Sacrificing portions here and there, whether to small, special interest recreation groups or to resource extractive industries, sets a bad precedent for the future of all federal lands, and cheats the American people to whom they belong.
Bill Wade is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News (hcn.org). He chairs the executive council of the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees and lives in Tucson, Arizona.
Note: the opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of High Country News, its board or staff. If you'd like to share an opinion piece of your own, please write Betsy Marston at [email protected].


text:
Proper ways to use space heaters safely
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With temperatures expected to drop below freezing for a second night, many people will use space heaters to keep warm. It's important to be careful about fire hazards and understand how to properly use them.
While these heaters are great for keeping warm, it's important to be careful about fire hazards and understand how to properly use them.
"It's very important to stay warm, but you've gotta do it safely so you can wake up in the morning," said Randy Wyse, President of the Jacksonville Association of Firefighters.
If you plan on using a space heater, be sure to give it some space. Nothing flammable should be within 3 feet of it, including furniture, curtains and especially blankets.
Wyse says make sure the space heater is cool to the touch before refueling and to do so in a well-ventilated area.
"Make sure you take it outside and fill it," said Wyse. "So if you spill anything, you don't have a flammable inside the house."
In addition, Wyse said to use the manufacturer's recommended fuel, and never gasoline.
Firefighters say chimneys can be a huge problem this time of year. It's important to make sure they are inspected before using them.
"Make sure if you're burning a fire in your fireplace, that you have a screen up for protection in case, because as the wood burns, it will shift and make sure it doesn't roll out onto the carpet or any sort of flammable material," said Wyse.
Finally, when you put the fire out, Wyse says to not put hot coals in the garbage can outside.
"We've had several times where people have put charcoal on burning embers in a trash can," said Wyse. "A lot of times, people keep their trash cans close to the house right up the ease, attic fire. They could be sleeping in their bed and not even know their house is on fire."
Copyright 2013 by News4Jax.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Fastening/Assembly Technology
Self-Clinching Studs Introduced in Longer Lengths, Larger Thread Sizes
The studs can be ordered in assorted head and clinch styles, including six-lobe, multi-lug, knurl and hexagonal. They can be specially heattreated to achieve greater tensile strength (up to grade 10.9). Dog point threads will enable quick location of the mating fastener, and their anticross-threading design allows for threads to self-align to prevent jamming, correct off-angle installations and speed production.
The studs install easily without the need for welding, using any parallel-acting press or automated equipment, and will embed securely and permanently in sheetmetal or sections as thin as 0.036 in.
PennEngineering: 215/766-8853; www.pemnet.com
See also: PennEngineering
Related Enterprise Zones: Other Processes


text:
Mancini turns on Nasri, Balotelli after derby loss
Manchester City went down 3-2 in injury time at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with Robin van Persie's 92nd-minute free-kick bringing United victory after Pablo Zabaleta looked to have claimed a share of the spoils with a late equaliser.
Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini reserved pointed criticism for Samir Nasri and Mario Balotelli after his side's damaging derby defeat by Manchester United.
City went down 3-2 in injury time at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with Robin van Persie's 92nd-minute free-kick bringing United victory after Pablo Zabaleta looked to have claimed a share of the spoils with a late equaliser.
Van Persie's free-kick took a telling deflection off Nasri, who appeared to shy away as the ball arrowed towards him, while Balotelli stormed straight down the tunnel after being substituted in the 52nd minute.
Carlos Tevez, Balotelli's replacement, stepped out of the defensive wall as van Persie prepared to strike his decisive set-piece, but Mancini dismissed suggestions he had instructed the Argentine to move.
"It was a dangerous free-kick," said the Italian. "I don't know why (Tevez left the wall), but we made a mistake there."
Tevez's departure from the wall left City with only three players to face van Persie's shot, but Mancini said Nasri's behaviour was more baffling.
"In the last free-kick, we put only three players there," he said.
"Were there three? We had two and a half. We didn't cover very well."
He added: "We dominated the second half, but we can't concede a goal like this. If it hits you in the face, it hits you in the face.
"In the history of football, there are teams who didn't win championships for this reason. I'm really upset we didn't win this game."
Mancini was also less than impressed with the display of Balotelli, who came back into the starting XI after starting City's previous two games on the bench, only to leave the fray before the hour with little to show for his efforts.
"I love Mario like a guy, and as a player, but I think it's important for him to start to think about his job if he wants to play well," said Mancini, who dropped his countryman from the City squad earlier in the season over his lack of application in training.
"When you have a player with Mario's quality, you can't believe that he throws his quality out of the window.
"I've seen players in my life with fantastic quality who ended up with nothing and I don't want Mario to finish like these players, because it will be bad for him."
To make matters worse for City, who were eliminated from all European competition in mid-week, they lost captain Vincent Kompany to an apparent groin injury midway through the first half.
Mancini was also critical of referee Martin Atkinson and his officiating team, claiming they "made some mistakes", but he pledged not to throw in the towel despite City now trailing United by six points in the Premier League.
"We need four or five wins in a row, but we have a good spirit for this," he said.


text:
|Mobile Site
|eMail Author
|Caption Comp
|Monthly Poll
|Sudden Death
|Colour Key
|Cookie Usage
|Series :
|Rating :
|Disc No :
|Episode :
|First Aired :
|11 Dec 2002
|Stardate :
|Director :
|David Livingston
|Year :
|Writers :
|Brannon Braga, David A. Goodman, Rick Berman
|Season :
|Guest Cast :
|At one point Archer offers to bring the cargo ship into his shuttle bay and take it to its destination. But look at the ship in the exterior visuals - it's far too big to get into Enterprise.
This isn't really a nit as such... but when Archer plays his con about the tribuneral on the Retellian guy, he angrily declares "I'm not subject to your laws!" Huh? Why would he think that? Granted I have no idea how the 22nd century Retellians looked at law, but the NX-01 is clearly Earth territory. When you are on Earth territory, you are subject to Earth law. We've seen many times that Starfleet in all its various incarnations follows the policy that officers on foreign territory are subject to the laws of that territory. While I grant that it's possible that the Retellians believe otherwise, does it really seem likely that they honestly think they can go onto another species' territory, violate their laws, and then just shrug it off and walk away because the aren't citizens?
|Great Moment :
|Padma Lakshmi does a good job as the alien princess.
|Body Count :
|Factoid :
|Padma Lakshmi speaks five languages!
The whole Retellian "trial" scene was a bit silly, too. I wouldn't have fallen for it if I were him, and I can't imagine any reasonably intelligent person would have.
There are some things to like. Padma does a good job as the Princess, though she's a little wooden at times. One moment I do like is when Trip and the Retellian guy get into a fight... Trip punches him, and the guy just sort of looks at him, laughs, and proceeds to start beating hell out of him. It's a nice moment because it reflects a reality not often seen in Trek; alien species are likely to have greatly different degrees of strength and endurance, different "soft spots" on their body, etc. If you are fighting a known species, training can compensate - Starfleet certainly has classes along the lines of "hit a Klingon here, but a Romulan here. But when you get into a fight with an unknown alien for the first time, unexpected things are going to happen. Punching an alien only to suddenly find that actually his skull is five times thicker than yours is an amusing and realistic moment. You could equally play this very differently someday, actually; I read an old sci-fi book once (The First men in the Moon I believe) where at one point a Human character punches a Moon native... only to have his fist smash straight through the creature's skull, killing it instantly. Somehow I can't see that on Trek - for some reason the show almost always depicts aliens as being physically stronger than Humans.
|Copyright Graham Kennedy
|Page views : 21,749
|Last updated : 31 Mar 2013


text:
The outdoor classroom environment at Hults Environmental Learning Center breaks up the routine of indoor classroom lectures and increases the diversity of environmental education while allowing you to learn about the natural world through hands-on experiences. During a visit to the center, you may experience wildflowers of the prairie, hike on a trail through a mature hardwood forest, gain an understanding of soil conservation, identify animal tracks, study a wetland, and observe the interactions of plants and animals in natural areas.
Programs are led by graduate assistants from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management and student volunteers. You can choose from existing programs or one can be developed to fit your curriculum.


text:
Magandang gabi po and welcome home! I'm deeply honored to be speaking here with no less than Justice Carpio-Morales this evening. In fact, the group of speakers in this conference has been quite illustrious all round, so I'm delighted to be a part of such a vital moment in our national discourse. My heartfelt thanks to Rodel Rodis, Loida Lewis and the Overseas Filipinos for Good Governance – mabuhay kayong lahat!
I was asked to speak tonight about some of my experiences during Noynoy's campaign and to describe how I think overseas Filipinos might help with good governance in the Philippines. But, first, I thought I would touch briefly on my experiences as a New Yorker who had lived in the Big Apple for well over a decade before coming home to help out in the campaign. As a Pinay with many friends in NaFFAA, NAFCON and Bayan USA, I was somewhat disheartened by the lack of cohesion and dialogue between these different groups. Obviously, their respective priorities and constituencies were clearly different, but I had nurtured the hope -- at least after Ondoy and the Ampatuan massacre, and certainly in the run-up to the presidential election -- that Fil-Ams in New York might be somewhat more united so that some of the issues that remain critical to the nation could be discussed by the various groups (whether or not they happened to share the same presidential candidate) in an amicable and public context. Regrettably, this didn't transpire while I was there, although I was encouraged to hear that there were some efforts to work together once cheating in the national elections became an increasing source of collective concern.
When I first became a volunteer, the infighting in the campaign further gave me pause. Here there were fairly obvious demarcations as well: the supporters of Noynoy, Mar and Chiz/Binay, respectively, as well as the "non-conventional" campaign, on the one hand, and the volunteer groups, on the other. The cleavages were somewhat bewildering to me at first, perhaps because I had worked both at the UN and in the New York corporate world for many years, and was used to a kind of professional relationship towards one's affiliations – whether they happened to be a team, an ideology or a party.
I had entered the fray, as the niece of FVR and the daughter of former Senator Shahani, with the notion of party discipline firmly entrenched in my mind. LRS and FVR were some of the founders of the original Lakas, and the latter certainly had a great deal of discipline, skill and institutional memory. Regrettably, Lakas-CMD-Kampi has since degenerated with the advent of GMA's Kampi, and is now an entirely different creature. But I certainly believed in party discipline and had little interest in personal vendettas between the different groups. As far as I could see, much of the squabbling had to do, at least in a number of cases, with an unfortunate sense of class entitlement and the occasional clash of what were apparently rather gargantuan egos; there was also a refusal to defer to authority, on the one hand, and, occasionally, a resistance to enacting that very authority, on the other. But I am not naming names here precisely because they are ultimately irrelevant – in the final analysis, it is the trends that matter.
What mattered, in fact, was helping Noynoy/Mar and the SLAMAT LORRD Liberal Party senate slate, all of whom, in my humble opinion, could have been marketed as a unified entity, as opposed to what appeared to be several discrete campaigns operating almost entirely independently of one another. But it was difficult. While there certainly were a great many volunteers and party members alike whose unwavering sense of commitment to this country was indeed humbling to behold, suspicion was pervasive all around and sabotage a running thread throughout. There was clearly a tendency for people to take sides (that unfortunate business of "making kampi" Filipinos are so fond of, whether or not they have even heard the opposite point of view) and a resistance to thinking in terms of a team.
I regret to observe that warring nations at the UN, where I have been a policy adviser for some time, often have a better record of being able to sit down with their opponents than do any two Pinoys who happen to be working on the same side. As far as I was concerned, the leaders of the different factions were all individuals of merit who each deserved to be given credence, just as they were all equally responsible for not cooperating as much as they could have done with one another.
So why am I going into this unsavory topic now? Because, tragically enough, this is not a function of Noynoy's campaign alone but about how many Filipinos in general seem to behave when it comes to having to work together: everyone wants to be a star who reinvents the wheel, etc, etc, ad infinitum. We've all seen the clichés before. While I certainly resist cultural stereotyping as a rule, I will say simply that I have not often experienced this kind of parochialism – indeed, tribalism, for want of a better word -- when working with people of other nationalities.
So: what many overseas Filipinos can contribute, in my view, is the experience we've had abroad of working in teams that are not exclusively linked to personality, personal friendship, clan or province: in America, team work is team work, period -- no ifs, no buts. Hillary and Barack may have had the most visceral rows imaginable during the primaries but, in the end, Hillary was right behind Barack precisely because of that sense of party discipline. And that discipline goes well beyond the party and extends to the nation as a whole. As someone who also campaigned for Mar, I would add that my personal disappointment does not prevent me from respecting the will of the people, who have apparently chosen Mr. Binay to be our next vice-president.
The point is: we need to get out of personality politics and start thinking in terms of party policy and institution building -- as well as creating a professional corps of civil servants -- if we ever hope to get out of the noxious vortex in which we now find ourselves. We need to unite and start forming coalitions if we ever hope to re-build this fractured nation.
More pertinently, those of us who've lived in the West for some time are familiar with the primacy of the rule of law in those parts of the world. As Fareed Zakaria (a Harvard don and editor of Newsweek International) has pointed out in "The Future of Freedom," the ability to vote is merely a cosmetic and historically recent aspect of democracy itself. What is in fact more foundational to the European democracy that spawned the vibrant and muscular phenomenon we see in America today is what he calls "constitutional liberalism": simply put, it refers to the rule of law. In other words, elections are just the icing on the cake. What is really critical in making a democracy work is that, first and foremost, legal institutions are respected. If you pair that with economic growth, then increased per capita income will in turn lead to a stronger civil society and less human rights violations, which then bodes well for the capacity of elections to represent, at least to a much greater degree, the actual will of the people.
Seen from this perspective, the power to vote can become meaningless in a context where we score alarmingly high in the global impunity index. It is therefore deeply encouraging that Noynoy and Leila de Lima have already made fairly strong pronouncements about refusing to tolerate impunity: I just hope that this, of all the promises Noynoy made in his inspiring speech yesterday, is the one promise that will be considered sacred.
Obviously, remittances are also another area where overseas Filipinos can significantly help the country as well, but this needs to be harnessed so it leads to overall development and not just to conspicuous consumption. In fact, this needs to be carefully re-examined in general, particularly in light of how other countries treat their overseas foreign workers. For instance, Indian remittances amount to almost $50b a year, while the Philippines only boasts around $18b. But Indian remittances only equal about 4.3% of its GDP, while ours comes up to a whopping 11.1%. Relative to population size, therefore, the Philippines has almost 4 times as many people abroad as India does, and OFWs provide almost 3 times as much a percentage of our GDP. So why do Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) appear to have a much more privileged status in India than OFWs do in the Philippines? True, unlike NRIs, OFWs can vote, but why don't they, at least in numbers that are statistically meaningful?
Clearly, there are obvious differences between the two groups – India has a much more stable and well-regulated investment climate; they have a relatively conservative fiscal policy and there are apparent class differences between OFWs and NRIs, so the latter have access to many more opportunities. Of course, many Fil-Ams will tell you that there are also distinctions between OFWs and overseas Filipinos, with the former primarily doing vocational work, while the latter tends to be employed in the professional work force of its host country. But that is precisely part of my larger point: institutions like UNDP (where I worked for some time) focus on OFWs and not overseas Filipinos not only because of the sheer numbers of the former, but also because the latter cease to send remittances home to a significant enough degree, which is why they don't merit systematic documentation. In other words, once Pinoys reach a certain economic bracket abroad, they apparently send for their families, cease to send money home or invest in specific projects, and tend to look back far less. In comparison, while most NRIs have no desire to return to India for good, they retain many cultural and financial links with India, and generally remain very "connected," particularly in terms of real estate and the stock market.
We might attribute these differences to several things: for one thing, India now has a minister, of Cabinet rank, who deals specifically with NRIs. He pays attention not only to overseas workers but also to Indians who can invest in India and whose expertise in science and technology can be used to benefit the country. In short, given their contribution, why don't OFWs have a Cabinet-level department in the executive branch that goes beyond the mandate of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas or the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), which merely falls under the Department of Labor and Employment and which essentially tends to prioritize the domestic labor market more than anything else? Likewise, even if OFWs have the vote, what are they supposed to do with it without political representation? Why don't they at least have a party list representative? Wouldn't that have improved their participation in the recent elections, which was typically dismal once again?
It might be possible for us, with the help and support of OFWs and other Pinoy expats, to improve financial and investment security in this country. India does have a whole body of law that regulates and protects both government revenues and NRI investments (as well they should, considering the billions involved), for example. In addition to investment ideas encouraged by the government (India also has NRI bonds), as some OFW groups have suggested, there is also the possibility of forming philanthropic and investment programs. In fact, before the remittances spigot starts to dry up (and it invariably will, ladies and gentlemen, given deflationary pressures in the developed world as I write), the Philippines can hopefully lay the ground work for investment vehicles (here the public/private structures favored by the Benelux countries come to mind) so that overseas Pinoys won't retrench and will instead participate in a more robust and intimate fashion as they find greater financial security in this country.
At the moment, remittances go straight to personal consumption, which has little chance of working cohesively to help the country, nor does it offer the remitter a vehicle with which to "grow" that very investment, since it is invariably spent almost immediately. Several years ago, I was part of a UNDP project to mobilize remittances for development in the Philippines: with the help of ADB, we hoped to convince remitters to contribute even .07 % of their remittances for developmental projects of their choice and in their respective provinces. Regrettably, the DFA did not deem this to be a priority at the time (this was in 2005) because remitters were viewed to be TNTs who were legally problematic, at least as far as the host countries were concerned. I am not suggesting that OFWs should be taxed any more than they already have been, but rather that they should have the option to contribute to any region in the country should they desire to do so.
Following the Indian model, why not think in terms of a Cabinet Minister, OFW bonds, tax incentives and party list representation? In fact, India also offers an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card to avoid dual citizenship problems in countries that don't allow it. It serves as an automatic visa for registered people "of Indian origin," no matter what their citizenship status happens to be, which is precisely the sort of thing a ministry could do. This obviously has significant implications for owning real estate, so clearing barriers to land ownership would be an added incentive for OFWs, who now can only buy a limited amount of land.
Clearly, we need to invest in the Philippines and spend our dollars here, so we also need to provide OFWs with retirement incentives, entrepreneurial development and options for volunteerism, particularly with respect to disaster mitigation. If overseas Filipinos had greater representation in the executive and legislative branches, their contributions to the country (whether in the form of remittances or FDI) could significantly increase, so this issue is worthy of careful scrutiny by the government.
The Ministry itself would not only focus on the economic potential of OFWs, however, but also on their human rights, which are regrettably not a government priority, at least for now. In countries like Saudi Arabia, for example, where we send a good number of Pinoys every year, domestics are not even mentioned in the country's labor code, which is why protecting their rights becomes legally difficult. A ministry would ensure that bilateral labor treaties with other countries where we tend to send Pinoys specifically stipulate that their human rights be respected.
Needless to say, sending human beings abroad is hardly a meaningful developmental model and, ideally, we would work on preventing population growth and improving the job market to begin with so we could provide jobs for everyone at home instead. But, until we are in a position to do so, we are honor bound to protect their rights because they are not chattel to be sent overseas to artificially keep our economy afloat, like our colossal foreign debt. We cannot allow these workers – the lifeblood of this nation itself -- to be abused any further, nor does it make long-term sense to have our president or vice-president repeatedly go abroad to plead for clemency in the case of prisoners on death row. Clearly, institutional changes need to be made so our kababayans overseas receive adequate protections, period.
And, finally, onto the matter of public discourse itself, which is ultimately what this entire convention is all about. Indeed, one of America's greatest legacies to the rest of the world has been its first amendment. But, in a country like the Philippines where many journalists are either bribed or assassinated, what exactly does freedom of speech imply? How free, in fact, is it? Respected rags and outlets often don't bother to vet their data, publishing stuff that occasionally turns out to be downright false. Perhaps because of a perpetual pandering to owners, sponsors and politicians, there appears to be a tendency to wax lyrical, on the one hand, or sling mud, on the other, at least on the part of many (although we do have a few first-rate journalists): there is, in fact, limited space for respectful, empirical and constructive criticism in this country. But I would argue, as I have always argued, that one can be deeply rigorous without becoming disrespectful or getting personal.
Of course, it is equally true that some in power tend not to take criticism well and don't necessarily listen to it. This is unfortunate, because constructive criticism can be deeply helpful, in my view, and should always be welcome among people who have had even the most basic education. During the campaign, I was somewhat flummoxed by the notion harbored by some that there could only be white operations and black propaganda, and that the party preferred to dissociate itself (officially at least) from the latter. Anything critical of any opponent of Noynoy was deemed to be black, which was endlessly surprising to me, since some of the work being produced about other candidates was carefully substantiated and highly empirical anyway.
This almost Manichean notion of good and evil, light and dark, was alarmingly simplistic, in my view, and smacked, if of anything at all, of moral self-righteousness. Instead, I tend to favor the kind of respectful, graceful and lacerating analysis a few candidates and writers still appear to be capable of doing. I would therefore suggest that we encourage this capacity for analysis while being careful not to jump the bandwagon of supporters who, absurdly enough, have immediately turned into the shrillest naysayers overnight. Noynoy is not perfect but, at this point, we need to give him a chance to begin the process of building the country before we attack his every move. As long as we are constructive -- and not dismissive and judgmental -- I would suggest that we are on the right track.
On the other hand, it is a valid contention that the representatives of the search committee for Cabinet positions should come from all sectors – academe, civil society, the public and private sectors, etc, etc. While I respect the need to have people who can personally be trusted in government, I don't necessarily see the value of only appointing friends, classmates and relatives to critical positions. If this is in fact what is happening (and I'm not yet entirely clear that it is), then that in itself would be a travesty of justice and is not at all the kind of thinking I campaigned for. My views are precisely all about merit and professionalism, and I say this: let the person's qualifications and experience alone put them in the search committee or the Cabinet itself. Again, our loyalty should be to the nation and to specific causes rather than to specific political personalities or to our respective families, clans, provinces and friends.
And there is further the matter of coalition-building: when my uncle publicly advised Noynoy to work with his former opponents, he was rebuffed as someone whose advice was not needed since he had not been a part of Noynoy's "team." But FVR's point was precisely about creating a national team and, at the end of the day, I would submit that it is not who expresses an idea but what the idea itself actually is that should determine whether or not it is to be given credence. Moreover, was this really necessary so early in the game, particularly towards a former president who has such widespread support in the military? I would respectfully urge our president to choose his battles wisely and not to make unnecessary enemies. He is after all not just the president of the close to 16 million Filipinos who voted for him but of the 90 million or so whose fate is now in his hands. Six years is a long haul, and we have fought too hard to make this administration a success. We remember all-too-well how many threats there were to Cory's administration and would not want anything to jeopardize the first reformist administration we've had in well over a decade. We want Noynoy to succeed because -- as the people's president -- his success has now become our own.
As for the rest of us, I would submit that globalization failing to spring from a national context is of limited social value. So I would ask the following of our kababayans overseas and all of you here tonight: please invest in this country, contribute to it intellectually, strive for greater political representation (which means you have to register to vote!), come home for your vacations (we do have better beaches than Cancun, even if they may be a little farther away) and never forget our cultural provenance.
It's high time we all started gearing ourselves for sunrise. Mabuhay si Noynoy Aquino, ang mga migranteng Pilipino at ang ating mahal na Pilipinas!
Marami pong salamat.
This is actually not the spot where I ended up delivering my speech finally, but I quite like that back drop, don't you? :-)


text:
Highwire Build a store and sell multi-channel, on your own store, eBay, Facebook, Google and Mobile.
Integrate Email Marketing with your eCommerce Store
Highwire lets you sell on your own online store, eBay, Facebook and mobile all from one place. It's pre-configured to work with Mad Mimi, so you can showcase your products in a newsletter, build brand loyalty and keep your customers up to date.
Get Started In Minutes
- In your Highwire account, click through to Email Marketing Settings
- Enter your Mad Mimi account email, API key and list name.
- Save settings.
More Resources
- See information from HighWire on what the integration looks like.
- Learn the 5 key metrics for eCommerce.


text:
One of the best-supported squads in American soccer finally won a playoff series last night, as Seattle Sounders beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 on a rocket one-timer by Mario Martínez in the 81st minute.
That's not before midfielder Christian Tiffert got his head bashed in, leaving blood streaming down his face for several minutes. In typical soccer weakling fashion, he returned and played most of the match.
Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors.


text:
Click Notifications . Here you can:
To turn notifications back on, find the muted chat and click Menu > Cancel mute.
Note: If you mute an individual chat or group on your phone, it'll also be muted on WhatsApp Web/Desktop. All other notification settings are independent of your phone and computer and don't affect one another.
If you're not receiving notifications on WhatsApp Web, please follow the specific troubleshooting steps for your browser: Chrome | Opera | Firefox | Safari | Edge


text:
Includes a self drive rental car with pick up on arrival at Auckland International Airport and for all touring and sightseeing with a choice of five vehicle types, a choice of three standards of accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees as specified, and daily buffet breakfast at the hotel. Daily departures year round.
Pick up your self drive rental car on arrival at Auckland International Airport. Transfer by self drive rental vehicle to your hotel in the "City of Sails". The rest of the day is at leisure.
This morning enjoy a self drive sightseeing tour of the "City of Sails" including a drive across the Auckland Harbour Bridge to view the Westhaven Yacht Marina, and back through the city centre and along Tamaki Drive with stunning views out over the Waitemata Harbour to the island of Rangitoto, an extinct volcano which dominates the Hauraki Gulf. Visit the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial which remembers one of our earlier Prime Ministers and take in the view back towards the city. From here drive through Parnell Village with its restored Victorian era villas which are now full of interesting boutiques,to the Auckland Domain, a lovely inner city park which is dominated by the Auckland Museum. From here drive up to the top of the volcanic crater of Mt Eden from the top of which you will get panoramic views across the sprawling city in all directions. Afternoon is at leisure for Optional activities. (Please note that Optional activities are not included in tour costs.)
This morning depart Auckland and travel South along the motorway and over the Bombay Hills and descend into the lush green dairy farming region of the Waikato Province and on to the world famous Waitomo Caves. Take a guided tour through the Waitomo Glow worm caves with its limestone formations and view staligtites, staligmites and thousands of tiny glow worms. Continue on to Rotorua through the rich farming area around Cambridge, well known for some of the best thoroughbred horse studs in New Zealand. Climb over the bushclad Mamaku Ranges and arrive at the "Thermal Spa City" of Rotorua in the late afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or perhaps an Optional soak in the mineral springs at the Polynesian Spa. (Please note that Optional activities not included in tour costs.)
Check out of your hotel and enjoy a self drive ½ day morning sightseeing tour of some of the highlights of Rotorua including a visit to Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and geysers, and learn about Maori culture. Also visit the Paradise Valley Springs to see New Zealand trout, birds and wildlife before continuing on to the Agrodome where you will watch a New Zealand Farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and learn about the New Zealand sheep farming industry and the different breeds of sheep. Drive to Rotorua Airport and fly to Queenstown. (NB: Airfare is not included). Pick-up another rental car on arrival at Queenstown Airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or perhaps take a walk or drive and explore on your own.
Full day excursion to Milford Sound. Travel alongside the shores of Lake Wakatipu beneath the towering Remarkables mountain range and across the flat Southland Plains to Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland National Park, now proclaimed a World Heritage Park. Pass through Beech forests, glaciated valleys, the Homer Tunnel with its 1:10 gradient, and stunning scenery to reach the majestic Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord which is dominated by Mitre Peak and the Bowen Falls.View waterfalls, seals, dolphins, and perhaps some penguins as well as stunning scenery. Return to Queenstown arriving late afternoon.
Today is a free day at leisure with an opportunity to explore on your own or to experience some of the many Optional activities available here such as jetboating, bungy jumping, whitewater rafting, gondola ride up to Bob's Peak, TSS Earnslaw Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to the Walter Peak Sheep Station, 4WD safaris and many more options. Enjoy Queenstown - the Adventure Capital of New Zealand. (Please note that Optional activities are not included in the tour costs.)
Depart Queenstown this morning and drive through the scenic Kawarau Gorge to the fruitgrowing region of Cromwell and across Lake Dunstan and on through Central Otago to the Lindis Pass and climb up into the MacKenzie High Country and on to New Zealand's highest mountain – Mount Cook. There will be time for an Optional scenic flight over the Southern Alps with a snow landing on the Tasman Glacier subject to the weather on the day. (Please note that Optional scenic flights are not included in the tour costs.) Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki and on to Lake Tekapo and the "Church of the Good Shepherd" before descending Burkes Pass to Fairlie and across rolling hill country to the farming service centre of Geraldine and then drive across the flat straight roads of the Canterbury Plains to the "Garden City" of Christchurch. Check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Your arrangements conclude today with the drop off of your rental car at Christchurch International Airport prior to boarding your departure flight. Bon Voyage! We trust that you have enjoyed your New Zealand holiday with Adventure Pacific.