text:
Capital Public Radio, Inc.7055 Folsom BoulevardSacramento,
View map
(916) 278-8900(877) 480-5900
90.9 FM Sacramento
90.5 FM Tahoe/Reno
91.3 FM Stockton/Modesto
88.1 FM Quincy
88.9 FM Sacramento
91.7 FM Groveland/Sonora
88.7 FM Sutter/Yuba City
Printable Weekly Schedule (PDF)
« Saturday
Monday »
Playlists and information about our Weekend and Overnight Music
Hosted By: Luke Reinhart
In your car, at work, or at home, enjoy CapRadio's relaxing and inspiring selection of classical music. Our daily playlists provide information on the pieces, performers and composers featured, plus links if you're interested in buying music.
Sunday Baroque celebrates the current wealth of recorded music with great performances by yesterday's and today's best musicians. Listen Sunday morning beginning at 8 o'clock.
A series of one-hour programs drawn from live performances by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Recorded before live audiences in venues across the country, this program introduces listeners to exceptional, pre-college-age classical artists.
One-hour weekly live classic jazz, performance, and music documentary featuring The Jim Cullum Jazz Band and special guest artists.
Hosted By: Devin Yamanaka
The Giants of Mainstream Jazz plus today's most exciting straight-ahead emerging artists with contemporary vocals and spices of Blues and Latin Jazz.


text:
New app:
NearPush - File Transfer Direct ,
Place+ for android
Now, you can track both Android and iPhone contacts each other !!
1. GPS Tracker: You can track contacts location on maps in real time and send instance message each other.
2. Google Talk: Google Talk with photo message
3. Privacy Protection: The locations of anyone using this application are not recorded. Only the people you agreed can see your location. Of course, you can block anyone to get your location anytime.
4. Direction: You can also get directions from where you are to your friend's location.
5. Search Place: Want to meet somewhere nearby with your friend? Just use the Search Place feature for restaurants, theaters, coffee shops, whatever.
6. Place Note: You can create your place notes with location informations contain place name, gps and photo etc..
7. Share Place Note: You can send your place note with your contacts real time and share with other soical tools.
8. Photo save and share: You can save or share photo in photo message and place.
9. Support Wi-Fi location and location mode switch (GPS/Wi-Fi/OFF).
10. Support automatically start at boot: If you do not logout, the app will automatically start at next boot time.
Keeping track of your friends has never been easier.
Google™ Talk is a trademark of Google Inc.
2018.6.20 v2.6.5 update
- The setting for Running in the Background.
- Bug fixes.
- Support for OAuth 2.0 authentication.
Demo Video
Please sign in with your Google account. After sign in, please press the accept button to finish authentication.
After login, you can see the man screen. The main screen contain three pages. You can scroll to left or right.
(Please confirm that your google account is also your gmail account and can sign in google talk. If you can not sign in your account, please register a new gmail account to try again.)
2. Running in Background
For the cell phone of android 6.0 or above!
If you want the app to run in background normally, please follow the steps to disable battery optimization.
1. go to Settings-> Battery->Battery usage->Tap More->Optimize battery usage
2. Tap on "Apps not optimized" to show the menu, then select "All apps".
3. Find "IM Map Navigator" and disable the switch.
After Login, you can see the online contact list in the screen. You can also see the "Me" info in the top of list. This item contains user information, status and app setting etc. You can tap the contact to track and talk with your friend.
You can also delete a contact directly from your contact list or define the nickname. Just press a contact for 2 seconds to display the menu.
You can send invitation to a new people not in your contact list. You just type the gmail address of the people and press send button. You can also invite traveler for testing.
After send invitation, your friend will see the invitation dialog. If he/she accept the invitation, you will see him in your contact list.
If your friend logout or network disconnect, the contact will disappear from contact list until the next time they login.
You can see the coordinate of your current location. Please touch "Me" info in main screen to see your location information. If the value of coordinate is zero, please check the location service is enabled and positioning completed.
For faster and more accurate location detection, you should turn on both GPS and wireless networks in Location Settings.
(for android 2.x, 4.x and 4.4)
To touch the map button above to see your location in the map as follows. You can also query address and see the street view of your location now.
If the people in your contacts list also uses the IM Map Navigator to login the network, you can see the location and moving of the people in the map real time. You just touch the contact item in the contact list. If you can not see the location of contact, the people may not use this application to login the network or positioning is not completed.
You can switch the location between you and your contacts in the map by touch the switch button in the map of lower right corner.
7. Group Track
You can simultaneously follow more then one contacts and switch the location between
contacts in the map.
The Multiple view function is at the navigation bar . You can select multiple contacts to follow them.
You can switch contact locations by next button or spinner menu.
8. Conversation
You can simultaneously follow more then one contacts and switch the location between
contacts in the map.
The Multiple view function is at the navigation bar . You can select multiple contacts to follow them.
You can switch contact locations by next button or spinner menu.
8. Conversation
IM Map Navigator is also full function instance message tool. You can talk with others over instance message. You can send message on the conversation or map screen.
In the conversation screen, you can see the most recently 20 messages. If you are not staying on the conversation screen, the messages will popup on current screen.
You can also send photo message by touch photo button. You can see the screen as follows.
When you receive photo message, you can zoom in display photo, save and share it.
When you follow the people location in the map, you still can talk with him. You just touch the conversation icon in the upper left corner to open conversation dialog.
If you want to reach the site of your contact, you can ask for directions with directions function. By this function, you can get the detail path to reach the destination. You just touch the directions button on directions screen, the path list will display on screen. You can touch the indicator in the path list to display the location mark in the map.
You can press plus or minus button to zoom in or zoom out. Left arrow and right arrow are used to move location in the path. Then you can touch the description dialog to go back directions list.
The place function is in left page in main screen, you can scroll to left to see the page. You can record current location information contain place name, gps and photo etc.. You can also send these places to others real time.
You can take a photograph or select an exist photo.
You can take a photograph or select an exist photo.
You can get the place menu by click place item.
You can display place information and zoom in display photo by touch photo.You can also save and share photo in the place.
Send place to your contact
Share place with social tools: select the share place item, you can select the social app to share your place(such as facebook, gmail, picasa etc.).
The search screen is in right page in main screen, you can scroll to right to see the page.You can search place nearby your current location (such as gas station, coffee, restaurant, or any store).
In first time, someone wants to get your location, the alert dialog will popup. You can agree or reject to this request. The contact will appear in the access list. You can switch the decision anytime.
Access List exists in setting menu.
You can touch the button in the access list to allow or deny the contact to access your location.
13. Mail Notification
When mail notification is enabled, your location will be regularly send to your Gmail and the mailbox in CC list.
When mail notification is enabled, your location will be regularly send to your Gmail and the mailbox in CC list.
You can set the personal status message in the setting list. Touch the item of config list to display the personal message setting.
Status Change
Avatar and Frequence also exist in setting menu.
You can set the personal display picture by avatar setting.
If you have any suggestions for this software, please feel free to reply to me.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The AAP gave compelling reasons: Children under 2 need human interaction for healthy brain development and don't get it when they're tube gazing. For the over-2 crowd, excess viewing can lead to obesity and underachievement. Television violence breeds aggressiveness. Commercials turn children into ravenous consumers.
But now, three years later, kids are watching as much television as ever. Two- to 11-year-olds view an average of three hours a day, according to Nielsen Media Research. That's the same as the 21-plus hours a week cited by the AAP back in 1999.
While there's little data on younger children, no doubt they're basking in the blue glow too. "The reality is that most parents allow their children TV even if they're under two," says Claire Lerner, a child-development specialist with Zero to Three, a nonprofit education and advocacy group in Washington, DC.
Perhaps the warning failed to change most families' TV-watching ways because it's just too radical. Jill Herring's 5- and 7-year-old daughters take in two to three hours a day, though it's mostly PBS. "I wish they didn't watch as much," says the Round Rock, TX, mom, who also has a newborn. "I wish I had the energy and time to continuously keep them busy with other activities, but between doing laundry, making dinner, and nursing the baby, I just don't." Television isn't the girls' only entertainment; they read, play games, and go on outings together, Herring says. "But when I have things to do, the TV works."
No kidding. Thankfully, even staunch children's advocates, proponents of media moderation, and AAP members themselves acknowledge that the organization's stand was intended more for shock value than as a practical plan for families. "The purpose was to make parents aware that, overall, there is too much television," says Susan Buttross, M.D., a Jackson, MS, member of the AAP's Committee on Public Education. "The purpose was never to instill guilt."
She and other experts suggest a middle ground between pulling the plug and signing over the remote. "If the bottom line is that you're going to let your kids watch some TV, the next step is, how do you make a good choice about how much and what?" says Lerner.
After all, TV isn't pure evil. "There are positive themes that come across," says Meri Wallace, a Brooklyn, NY, child and family therapist. "Children become bonded around characters and shows on television. A child who's not allowed to watch is left out of social interaction."
According to experts, there are three commonsense ingredients to managing the TV effectively:
· limiting the amount children watch
· making sure what they watch is age appropriate and contains positive lessons about sharing, resolving disagreements, and appreciating varied cultures
· adding value to the viewing experience by watching together whenever possible, discussing issues when they arise on screen, relating TV to life, and just sharing some laughs.
Here are some reality-tested ways to put these recommendations into action, age by age:
Anne Reeks is a contributing editor to Parenting.
Under Age 2
TIMEThe less the better. Face-to-face interaction and hands-on exploration are what babies and toddlers need most, and TV doesn't deliver either. Try to use it sparingly, no more than 30 minutes to an hour a day. Set a good example yourself by not vegging out for extended periods or leaving the TV on constantly. "Model the habits you want your kids to have," says Amy Aidman, Ph.D., a children-and-media researcher at the University of Illinois.
CONTENTNot particularly important because it's pretty much wallpaper. But it should be attractive and appealing. Teletubbies gets a thumbs-up from Ranny Levy, founder and president of the Coalition for Quality Children's Media, based in Santa Fe, NM. She cites its crisp colors, gentle pace, lively and soothing music, silly humor, and utter predictability. "The kids who watch often sing along, imitate the movements, dance, and clap," she says.
No other shows are designed for children under 2, but the coalition recommends several videos, including So Smart! Musical Instruments (The Baby School Company Inc.), which features colorful stuffed animals and orchestral sounds; Mozart Nature Symphonies (Munchkin Inc.), with outdoor scenes and animals set to Wolfgang's piano music; and Baby Mozart (Baby Einstein), the composer's mellifluous melodies plus goofy sound effects and colorful images of toys, such as spinning tops and wave machines.
VALUE ADDEDBeing there, responding when your child talks to the screen or giggles as the Noo-Noo gobbles the leftover Tubby Toast. Of course, doing something else, somewhere else, is often the point. But if a bit of rest is all you need -- or there are clothes to fold -- do it beside your little one as she watches.
GUILT BANISHER"Parents and caregivers can't be on all the time," says Zero to Three's Lerner. "I don't see a problem with a one-year-old's watching TV, assuming it's appropriate."
Ages 2 to 4
TIMEAs little as possible. "The more kids watch, the more they want to watch," says Diane Levin, Ph.D., author of Remote Control Childhood? Combating the Hazards of Media Culture.
Look at your child's daily doings and factor in TV as the smallest part -- no more than one to two hours (including time spent on the computer or playing video games). Be specific, and consistent, about how much is allowed. But offer choices about how your child uses the time (which shows and when), remind him when a period's almost up, and suggest something else to do next.
Keeping TV at bay for toddlers and preschoolers is that much tougher when an older sibling is watching. Tammy Derenak Kaufax of Alexandria, VA, has a 3-year-old, Halle, and a 7-year-old, Matthew. She limits them both to about an hour a day now, but when Halle was born, "Matthew was four and a little more of a TV watcher." Naturally, his sister ended up glued to Arthur and Dragon Tales with him. Kaufax's current tactic for Halle: diversion. "I'll just say we're not going to watch now. We're going to go outside or play a game."
Some families adopt house rules for when it's TV time -- right before dinner, for instance -- and when it's not, like during meals. These help cut off begging.
CONTENTIt should be packed with positives and devoid of negatives -- particularly violence, even if it's animated. Look for shows that model kindness, helpfulness, and respect as well as encourage self-esteem and learning. Steer clear of bad language, bias, and anything frightening. Try to avoid commercials as much as possible: Children don't have the judgment to resist inflated claims.
GOOD CHOICESOld standbys, such as Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, plus Caillou, Jay Jay the Jet Plane, Theodore Tugboat, and Zoboomafu (PBS); Blue's Clues, Dora the Explorer, and Oswald (Nickelodeon); and Bear in the Big Blue House, The Book of Pooh, and Out of the Box (Disney Channel).
VALUE ADDEDWatching while your child watches, at least occasionally, both to evaluate content and to take advantage of teachable moments. Parents can applaud how generously Pooh shares, ask how something made Dora feel, point out that Caillou has to go to the dentist too, and use Mister Rogers to explain reality versus pretend. And if something objectionable slips through in a show you've never seen before, you can address it immediately.
GUILT BANISHERThere's nothing wrong with using the TV as a babysitter at times, says Robert Schrag, Ph.D., author of Taming the Wild Tube. "If you 'interview' the TV as carefully as you would a human babysitter, it won't cause any harm. In fact, if it keeps you from losing it and yelling at your kids, it's probably good for them."
Ages 5 to 8+
TIMEYour child will want to spend more and more time with the TV, the computer, and video games, but continue to try to limit him to one to two hours a day total screen time. Balance computer and video-game usage against TV watching, trading off minutes spent on one with minutes left for the others. Electronic entertainment shouldn't be the only answer to "I'm bored"; champion books, art projects, construction toys, and other imagination builders.
Kaufax says she avoids using television as a reward or a punishment -- a tactic that, experts say, only increases its importance -- and instead employs humor to put the brakes on her 7-year-old's viewing. "I'll say, 'This is Matthew when he watches too much TV' and walk around like a zombie."
CONTENTExercise vigilance against violence and commercial pressure. Seek shows that have good role models, worthwhile messages (respect for individuals, cultures, nature), educational elements, and useful life lessons (independence, working out differences, responsibility).
As she gets older, expect your child to want to venture beyond commercial-free programming and watch the network and cable shows her friends enjoy. Screen such shows and just say no if the material flies in the face of your standards.
GOOD CHOICES(FOR 5 TO 7) Anne: The Animated Series, Between the Lions, Reading Rainbow, Sagwa the Chinese Siamese Cat, and Zoom (PBS); Dora the Explorer, Franklin, Hey Arnold!, and Oswald (Nickelodeon); The Jeff Corwin Experience (Animal Planet).
(FOR 8 AND UP) Life With Louie (Fox Kids); The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley (ABC Family); Scooby-Doo (Cartoon Network).
VALUE ADDEDUsing TV to teach children about TV. Even commercials can be instructive if viewed together, says Schrag. Question whether a talking toy really would be amazingly fun or a sugary cereal incredibly delicious, and explain that commercials are designed to make you want to buy stuff.
"With kids eight and up, parents have less control," says Diane Levin. "You're not always in charge of what your child sees. So the bigger role for you now is to help her handle and process what she does watch. The good news is, if you've had discussions about what she sees on TV and about making good media choices all along, this will feel natural and comfortable for both of you."
GUILT BANISHER"It's okay if she wants to try watching something you don't think is so great as long as it's not violent," says the University of Illinois's Aidman. "Watch it with her. Tell her why you don't like it," she says.
If it's bad enough, turn it off, as Aidman did years ago when her older son developed an interest in professional wrestling. Kids need to be told no sometimes, she says. "At a certain point, you're not going to be able to dictate. What you want is that your children have a foundation for when they're making decisions themselves."


text:
Westmarch (disambiguation)
Westmarch can refer to:
- Westmarch of the Shire, land added to the Shire in S.R. 1452.
- Warden of Westmarch, a hereditary position held by the Fairbairn Family.
- Red Book of Westmarch, the basis for The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings.
|This disambiguation page is a list of articles associated with the same title. This is in accordance with Tolkien Gateway's Naming policy.
If an internal link referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.


text:
August milk production in the 23 major states totaled a surprisingly strong 15.7 billion pounds, according to USDA's preliminary data, up 2.7 percent from August 2012 and marking the fifth month in a row that output exceeded that of a year ago.
The 50-state total, at 16.835 billion pounds, was up 2.6 percent from a year ago. Revisions added 29 million pounds to the original July estimate, now put at 15.7 billion pounds, up 1.3 percent from July 2012.
Checking the top players, California was up 2.7 percent, the first month since June 2012 that production exceeded that of a year ago. Wisconsin was up 1.7 percent. Idaho was down 0.7 percent, New York was up 4.2 percent, Pennsylvania up 3.5 percent and Minnesota was up 1.9 percent.
Only two states showed declines — New Mexico, which was down 1.2 percent, and Idaho.
The biggest increase was in Kansas, which was up 8.8 percent, followed by Iowa at 8 percent. Florida was up 6.9 percent and Arizona was up 5.5 percent. Michigan was up 3.9 percent and Texas was up 3.3 percent.
The next report will include milk cow numbers and output per cow, data that was suspended due to the federal budget sequestration.
One interesting perspective on the report comes from High Ground Dairy's Eric Meyer, who points out that the 0.2 percent growth in production between July and August this year is "surprising" "and a little suspicious because it has never happened in the past. We scoured the historical milk production data and could not find a year when U.S. milk production grew in August over July."
Supply tight on coasts
FC Stone risk management consultant Ron O'Brien pointed out in his Sept. 20 eDairy Insider Opening Bell: "Milk is currently tight on both the East and West Coasts, so even though milk production was up substantially in August compared with the previous year, demand is also likely stronger than a year ago."
USDA's Livestock Slaughter report estimated 266,000 culled dairy cows were slaughtered under federal inspection in August, up 15,300 from July, but 9,300 fewer than August 2012. The January-August 2013 total was estimated at 2.084 million head, 46,100 more than the same period in 2012.
Whey factor hearing
The California Department of Food and Agriculture held its hearing Sept. 12 on a proposal to adjust the Class 4b minimum pay price and whey factor. As I reported in late July, the proposal provides a temporary 46 cent per hundredweight increase in the price of Class 4b milk and an increase in the cap of the whey value from 75 cents to $1 per cwt. of milk. The petition for the hearing was filed by Western United Dairymen, California Dairies, Inc., Milk Producer's Council (MPC) and California Dairy Campaign.
The MPC's Rob Vandenheuvel told DairyBusiness Update that CDFA Secretary Karen Ross has 62 days to rule on the proposal. However, she also has to announce changes 10 days before implementing them, so the effective deadline is 52 days from the close of the hearing if there will be any formula change.
From a practical standpoint, Vandenheuvel said, CDFA has tried to avoid mid-month changes and implement formula changes on the start of a month. If that practice continues, an announcement is likely around Oct. 21, impacting milk sales after Nov. 1. According to the CDFA price announcement schedule, September Class 4b prices will be announced Oct. 1; October 4b prices are scheduled to be announced on Nov. 1.
Regarding the hearing, Vandenheuvel wrote in his Sept. 13 newsletter that "While producer groups and cooperatives testified in support of the proposal (despite the significant concession it represented), processors and their representatives testified one-after-another in strong opposition to the proposal, even going so far as to claim that there was never an agreement or that 'they heard that producers had walked away from an agreement.'"
"Fortunately for producers, and unfortunately for the Dairy Institute," Vandenheuvel wrote, "We had a paper trail (the July 8th letter) and eyewitness accounts from California Legislators. Seven members of the California Assembly and Senate took the time to come and testify at the hearing."
Shifting to another hearing in another big dairy state; this one on raw milk sales took place in La Crosse, Wis. A press release from the National Milk Producers Federation stated: "It is disheartening that lawmakers in America's Dairyland are even considering legislation that would damage public health by liberalizing the sale of raw milk to consumers."
House OKs food stamp bill
In politics, the House passed a separate bill covering USDA nutrition programs, designed to cut an estimated $39 billion from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) programs over the next decade. Dairy Business Update reports that the vote on HR3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013, was 217-210, with all Democrats and 15 Republicans voting against the bill. The approval provides the second piece of a House Farm Bill, but how it is incorporated into final Farm Bill negotiations remains to be seen.
Cheese prices slip
Meanwhile, mid-September cheese prices reversed three weeks of gains and the latest milk production data didn't help matters. The cash block price closed Sept. 20 at $1.7950 per pound, down 4 1/2-cents on the week and 20 1/2-cents below a year ago when blocks hit $2 per pound. Barrel closed at $1.7675, also down 4 1/2-cents on the week and 19 1/4-cents below a year ago. No cheese was sold all week in the spot market. The AMS-surveyed U.S. average block price slipped 0.2 cent, to $1.7470. Barrel averaged $1.7916, up 3.4 cents.
Hot weather has continued to tighten the milk supply for cheese manufacturing, according to USDA's Dairy Market News (DMN). Increased seasonal ordering has begun and plants are looking for additional milk for cheese vats. High nonfat dry milk prices have more plants looking for condensed skim to fortify vats.
Global market
Export sales are good, assisted by the Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) program which accepted 25 requests for export assistance this week to sell 2.28 million pounds of cheese and 3.12 million pounds of butter to customers in Asia, Central America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction took place Sept. 17. Product offerings from Fonterra have been declining as the cooperative's regular orders take up surplus milk.
FC Stone's Sept. 17 eDairy Insider Closing Bell reported that prices showed slight improvement with the trade-weighted average for all products advancing 0.3 percent. Four of nine products posted gains, led by butter up 5.2 percent to $1.774 per pound, or $1.7307, adjusted for 80 percent fat; whole milk powder up 1.1 percent to $2.3115 per pound; and cheddar cheese up 1 percent, or $1.9482 per pound.
Dairy insiders are bearish because of large inventories, according to Jerry Dryer's Sept. 13 Dairy and Food Market Analyst, "but they have a bullish conclusion: Cheese and butter prices will go higher, driven by strong demand."
Most notable is demand from overseas, according to Dryer. "Cheese orders are flooding into our office," said one large manufacturer. "Orders are coming from all corners of the world," adding with a surprised tone in his voice, "We're getting orders from Europe."
Butter supplies remain very tight in Europe and Oceania, Dryer reported, and this is now bringing buyers to the U.S. Another trader told Dryer that "Everyone was waiting for lower (dairy product) prices; prices pushed lower by the beginning of the new production season in the Southern Hemisphere. But the season isn't here yet and their cupboards are bare."
Cash butter closed Sept. 20 at $1.60 per pound, up 7 cents on the week but 29 cents below a year ago. A whopping 67 cars were sold on the week as interest grows for the upcoming holidays. FC Stone brokers tell me the highest single week sales of butter totaled 147 loads the week of Nov. 21, 2003, when butter was only trading three times a week. AMS butter averaged $1.40, up 2 1/2-cents.
Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed at $1.8450, up 1 1/2-cents on the week, while Extra Grade held at $1.78. AMS powder averaged $1.8048, up a penny, and dry whey averaged 57.94 cents, up 0.1cent.
"There's strong demand for powder in the U.S.," according to FC Stone's Ron O'Brien. "Cheese makers are bidding for the product as strong demand for fluid and condensed milk lap up any surplus."
The 2013-14 price forecast for corn was lowered from the August projection to $4.40-$5.20 per bushel in this week's Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. Yield forecasts were raised for September, and the higher production offset lower projected carry-in stocks. Forecast corn production is now a record 13.8 billion bushels. The 2013/14 forecast soybean meal price was increased in September for 2013/14 to $360-$400 per ton due to a lower yield forecast. The August Agricultural Prices report places the preliminary August price for alfalfa hay at $200 per ton, down slightly from last month and down fractionally from August 2012. On balance, feed prices are forecast to moderate next year and the milk-feed price ratio should climb in 2014, helping to boost milk production.
Price predictions
The Outlook's milk price projections were far more bullish than Wednesday's CME futures prices. Jerry Dryer said that the projections sounded high to him as well as to other economists he talks with. One example; USDA forecasts the First Quarter 2014 Class III price to average $17.40 per hundredweight. Dryer projects $16.50, a 90-cent difference, and points out that Class III futures were in the $16.50 range. Economists he polled predict $16.35.
Dryer said it's very unusual for USDA to have a forecast that much more bullish than other indicators suggest but, "they seem to be hanging their hat on strong exports next year." Dryer admits he can't argue with that but where their forecasts conflict is milk production. Dryer expects a huge increase in milk production next year versus what USDA sees. "Lower corn prices are going to trigger way more milk than what USDA is forecasting," he argues.
Regarding those inventories hanging over the market, particularly butter, Dryer said there are opportunities for us to export a lot of butter and he's confounded why we haven't.
"Those inventories should never have built," he said. "The butter price in Europe is about $2.50 per pound and we should have been filling those orders by producing 82 percent (fat) butter instead of 80 percent butter."
Some 4.1 billion pounds of packaged fluid milk products is estimated to have been sold in the U.S., according to DMN, down 0.5 percent from July 2012. Estimated sales of total conventional fluid products decreased 1.2 percent while estimated sales of total organic fluid products increased 15.3 percent from a year ago.
Milk prices up
Speaking of fluid milk, USDA announced the October Federal order Class I base milk price this week at $19.20 per hundredweight, up 4 cents from September, 32 cents above October 2012, the highest since December 2012, and equates to about $1.65 per gallon. The 2013 Class I average now stands at $18.55, up from $16.74 at this time a year ago and compares to $19.26 in 2011, $15.00 in 2010, and $11.09 in 2009.
Looking back to the futures, the Fourth Quarter 2013 pack average was at $17.35 per cwt. on Sept. 6, down 24 cents from the previous week. It averaged $17.67 on Sept. 13, and was averaging around $17.52 late morning Sept. 20.


text:
The world's best makers and creators - now shipping to the US!
Earn $15 towards the Christmas gift haul when you spend $150! See more >
Ships from Ringwood East, Australia
International shipping
They are 18mm in diameter and crafted from high quality 316L stainless steel.
High quality 316L stainless steel. The personalised text is carefully sealed with a crystal clear glass domed cabochon.
Care instructions:
Max & Me Designs cufflinks are water resistant, but not waterproof, so please dont submerge in water and be sure to remove them prior to laundering.
in Australia
These stainless steel cufflinks by Max & Me Designs are the perfect gift to celebrate Fathers Day, wedding anniversaries (1st anniversary - paper, 3rd anniversary - glass, 11th anniversary - steel), engagements, weddings, Christmas, birthdays or Valentines Day.
Each pair will come packaged in a black cufflinks box.
PLEASE NOTE: below are out cut off dates for Fathers Day and Christmas 2016. We cannot guarantee delivery if you order after these dates. Thank you so much.
~*~ FATHER'S DAY (AUSTRALIA, Sunday Sept 4, 2016) ~*~
21st August - standard parcel post
28th August -Express post shipping (optional upgrade)
~*~ CHRISTMAS (Sunday Dec 25th, 2016) ~*~
12th December - standard parcel post
18th December - Express post shipping (optional upgrade)
This item is made to order and will be dispatched within 5 business days. Shipping options available at checkout include:
* Delivery times may vary for regional areas.


text:
PhotoElements 2.0 and Alpha channel
I just downloaded the trial version and can't figure out how to add alpha channel into the image? I am starting to think its not possible? If so could someone post a quick step through process or what menu I need to be looking at? thanks
It's a wee while since I've done this, but when you're creating a new document you can choose "transparent" for the background...
Thanks OSC I will try it out. I am hoping it works but will have to wait until I try it with my code to see if I get the alpha channel. In Photoshop 6 on the mask or layer section I think their is an option to click on add channel. I don't see this on Photoshop elements 2.0?
Ok I have tried to use alpha on PE2.0 and no luck from what I have seen so far? I am having issues with loading textures up with alpha channel in my code. I know the code works because I have downloaded someones .tiff file with alpha channel and loaded it and it works just fine? So either I am going about it wrong or PE2.0 can't do alpha? I have also tried to use GFXconverter and no luck either? Anyone have any ideas or a good step by step tutorial on how to add alpha to a image so I can see what I am doing wrong?
I've never used PhotoshopElements but in Photoshop you have a "Channels" palette (use the "Window" menu to show it if it is hidden). You want to select "New Channel" from the Channel palette's menu (accessed by the arrow on the top-right corner of the palette).
In the content box of the "new file" dialog, there's an option for transparent.
I don't think that will give you an alpha channel though (unless Elements is different to the full version) that will just open the new document with a transparent Background layer.
Sure, but when you (for example) save the document as PNG, you'll get a PNG with an alpha channel. It may not let you edit the alpha channel as grayscale, but it does let you do transparency (and in fact varying degrees of opacity, which is alpha by any other name...).
Oh right, so when you save as PNG it turns the transparency into an alpha channel? That's cool, didn't know that.
thats great for pngs but what about .tgas? Or is this only gonig to work for .pngs? Like I said I have used the transparency option and it is not displaying correctly?
I image it would work for TGAs. If it doesn't, save as PNG then use Preview to convert the PNG to a TGA, it preserves alpha.
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH nothing is working. If you could please send me some textures you might have that have alpha channel that work for you and let me try to load them and see if my code is correct? Nothing I do with PE2.0/GfxConverter works or Preview? But the one image I have got with alpha worksfine but none that I have created. email addy is email@example.com thank you for any textures you send.
The tree texture for Slope Rider is a PICT file with an alpha channel.
You can download the game from:
You can download the game from:
Hey monteboyd thanks for the download, are you refering to tree_tex1.pct? If so when I use gfxconverter to look at it, it says no alpha?
Quote:Originally posted by Mars_999
Hey monteboyd thanks for the download, are you refering to tree_tex1.pct? If so when I use gfxconverter to look at it, it says no alpha?
Whoops disregard that previous post!! What looks like the problem is whenever I take a image that has the alpha channel done correctly and save it to a different format e.g. png tga, in GFX converter or PE2 I am losing the alpha channel? I also can't seem to add it correctly? But yes your tree does work monteboyd. So how do I go about adding alpha the correct way to my images then? So this proves my code is working correctly thank GOD.
Possibly Related Threads...
|Last Post
|Photoshop Sprites With Alpha Channel
Nov 26, 2006 06:25 PM
Last Post: jarfish
|Adobe Photoshop & and Photoelements 2.0?
Feb 27, 2003 11:15 PM
Last Post: Darkgold
|PNG's alpha channel in dim3
Feb 17, 2003 03:05 PM
Last Post: acedia
|Alpha Channel?
Oct 7, 2002 03:50 PM
Last Post: Josh


text:
Search Term
Advanced Search
0 Items (Empty)
Store Home
> Release Title "D"
Various Artist Compilations, Single Album Release. Album Names Beginning with "D".
Default | Name Up | Name Down | Price Up | Price Down
SB8 - Dancing with Frostie. Silver Bell Music
Click to view Song Listing and other details. Also available on CD at www.christmaslpstocd.com
P15438 - Dreaming of a White Christmas
2985 Wilmington Rd Lebanon, Ohio 45036 United States
© 2018 ChristmasLps.com Operated by DLF Music Transfer LLC. All rights reserved worldwide.


text:
New Mexico Board of Nursing
|Board of Nursing
4206 Louisiana NE
Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Business: (505) 841-8340
License Period
Temporary Permit Period
Re-Examination Limit
|Continuing Education Requirements
all licensed nurses 30 contact hours every 2 years; NPs, CNSs 50 contact hours, which includes 15 hours minimum in pharmacology every 2 years
Exam Fee
Endorsement Fee
Renewal Fee
Temporary Permit Fee
As a nursing continuing education provider, slimmedcenter.co® is interested in your professional articles which could be used as nursing continuing education online material. We provide all the credentialing and certifications using our provider numbers, you supply the content in a easy to read format with between 1800 and 2000 words in ideally, APA format. Contact us for more information. Free CEU Nursing Provider Online. Professional Online Nursing Education Provider.


text:
Every Man In His Humor (2nd version)
Every Man In His Humor (2nd version)
Book Excerpt
ical or generally satiric, levelled at abuses and corruptions in the abstract; and the personal, in which specific application is made of all this in the lampooning of poets and others, Jonson's contemporaries. The method of personal attack by actual caricature of a person on the stage is almost as old as the drama. Aristophanes so lampooned Euripides in "The Acharnians" and Socrates in "The Clouds," to mention no other examples; and in English drama this kind of thing is alluded to again and again. What Jonson really did, was to raise the dramatic lampoon to an art, and make out of a casual burlesque and bit of mimicry a dramatic satire of literary pretensions and permanency. With the arrogant attitude mentioned above and his uncommon eloquence in scorn, vituperation, and invective, it is no wonder that Jonson soon involved himself in literary and even personal quarrels with his fellow-authors. The circumstances of the origin of this 'poetomachia' are far from clear, and those who have written on the topi


text:
Chip HaleWashington Nationals
Team Official | Ht: | Wt:
|Nationals | Chip Hale to be Washington's bench coach
Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:45:30 -0800
The Washington Nationals are set to hire Chip Hale as their new bench coach.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|| Source: FOX Sports - Ken Rosenthal
|Diamondbacks | Torey Lovullo named manager
Sat, 05 Nov 2016 21:10:37 -0700
The Arizona Diamondbacks hired Torey Lovullo (Red Sox) to become their new manager Saturday, Nov. 5. He replaces Chip Hale, who was fired Oct. 3.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|| Source: Diamondbacks.com
|Diamondbacks | Zack Grienke throws bullpen
Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:45:50 -0700
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Zack Greinke (oblique) threw 45 pitches during a bullpen session Sunday, July 24. His next step either will be a simulated game with the Diamondbacks or a minor league rehab game, manager Chip Hale said.
Fantasy Tip: Keep an eye on Greinke's progress and be prepared to activate him after he has had one major league start, mainly to see how Greinke does when he returns.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|| Source: The Associated Press
|Diamondbacks | Chip Hale may be replaced
Fri, 22 Jul 2016 23:48:45 -0700
The Arizona Diamondbacks may replace manager Chip Hale in the next couple weeks.
Fantasy Tip: A managerial change doesn't carry fantasy value with it, but whoever replaces Hale may have his own set of favorites. Phil Nevin is rumored to be in line for the job, and Nevin could have his own favorite players. If Hale is let go, see how the lineup shakes out before going for certain players in daily and overall leagues. Players like Paul Goldschmidt and Zack Greinke would be safe, obviously.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|| Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal
|Diamondbacks | Socrates Brito the everyday CF now?
Sat, 02 Apr 2016 16:40:31 -0700
Updating a previous story, Arizona Diamondbacks OF Socrates Brito "will be our everyday center fielder", according to manager Chip Hale. The team is scrambling to find an option at the position after OF A.J. Pollock (elbow) fractured his elbow on Saturday, April 2.
Fantasy Tip: Hale went on to say he feels Chris Owings matches up better against southpaws, so it appears the skipper contradicted himself here. Owners should expect a left-right platoon in center unless either Brito or Owings runs with the job in Pollock's absence. At least for the first week of the season, it is a wait-and-see situation in fantasy.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|| Source: FOX Sports Arizona - Jack Magruder
|Diamondbacks | Arizona lands Rickie Weeks
Sat, 27 Feb 2016 14:06:42 -0800
Free-agent 2B/OF Rickie Weeks (Mariners) signed a minor-league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, Feb. 27. According to a source, Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale said Weeks will see most of his reps in the outfield this spring and is a candidate for the final roster spot.
Fantasy Tip: Once a top prospect, Weeks has disappointed for most of his big-league career. He's coming off a season in which he batted .167 over 37 games for the Seattle Mariners before getting released in June. He's well off the fantasy radar.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|| Source: Arizona Sports 98.7 FM
|Diamondbacks | Chip Hale extended
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:51:01 -0800
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale agreed to a contract extension that will take him through the 2017 season Thursday, Feb. 18, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|| Source: FOXSports.com - Jon Paul Morosi
|Diamondbacks | Arizona defines OF roles
Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:27:58 -0800
Arizona Diamondbacks OFs Yasmany Tomas and David Peralta will begin the season in left field and right field, respectively, according to manager Chip Hale.
Fantasy Tip: Tomas spent most of his rookie campaign in right or at third base last season, while Peralta occupied left field. Both appear to have a fair amount of job security at their new positions in 2016, although only Peralta did enough last year to justify a roster spot in most standard leagues to begin this season.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|| Source: MLB.com - Steve Gilbert
|Diamondbacks | Josh Collmenter to start Opening Day
Sun, 08 Mar 2015 15:52:36 -0700
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Josh Collmenter will start on Opening Day, according to manager Chip Hale.
Fantasy Tip: Collmenter will be the team's No. 1 starter and projects as a mid-range selection in NL and mixed leagues.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|| Source: CBSSports.com - Matt Snyder
|Diamondbacks | Chip Hale to be named manager
Mon, 13 Oct 2014 07:26:38 -0700
Oakland Athletics bench coach Chip Hale will be named the Arizona Diamondbacks' new manager Monday, Oct. 13.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|| Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale


text:
NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partners. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Friday, September 9, 2016
The uterus is made of muscle. A fibroid tumor is a growth of the uterus or cervix that is not cancer - also called "benign". The fibroid continues to grow until a "knot" forms. This usually happens in many locations in the uterus and can cause multiple fibroids.
The reason that fibroids occur is not completely known, but the growth is related to the presence of estrogen in the body. Commonly, fibroids will grow rapidly during pregnancy, when hormone levels are high. They shrink when anti-hormone medicine is used. They also stop growing or shrink once a woman reaches menopause.
Age - Fibroids become more common as women age, especially during the 30s and 40s through menopause. After menopause, fibroids usually shrink. Although estrogen contributes to the growth of fibroids, the levels used in hormone replacement therapy - or "HRT"- are unlikely to cause growth of existing fibroids.
Family history - Having a family member with fibroids increases your risk. If a woman's mother had fibroids, her risk of having them is about three times higher than average.
Ethnic origin - African-American women are more likely to develop fibroids than white women are.
Obesity - Overweight women are at higher risk for fibroids. For very heavy women, the risk is two to three times greater than average.
Eating habits - Eating a lot of red meat - for example, beef - and ham is linked with a higher risk of fibroids. Eating plenty of green vegetables seems to protect women from developing fibroids.
Women who have symptoms often find fibroids hard to live with. Symptoms may include:
Pelvic exam - A doctor can feel the fibroid with her or his fingers during an ordinary pelvic exam. It is usually a painless lump on the uterus.
Imaging tests - Your doctor can do imaging tests to confirm that you have fibroids. These tests create a "picture" of the inside of your body without surgery. These tests might include:
Surgery - You may need surgery to know for sure if you have fibroids. There are two types of surgery to do this:
Your doctor can use a pelvic exam or ultrasound to determine the size of the fibroids. Often, a doctor will describe how small or how large the fibroids are by comparing their size to the size your uterus would be if you were pregnant. For example, you may be told that your fibroids have made your uterus the size it would be if you were 16 weeks pregnant. Or the fibroid might be compared to fruits, nuts, or a ball, such as a grape or an orange, an acorn or a walnut, or a golf ball or volleyball.
There are some important things to thing about when deciding how to treat fibroids including:
What procedures are used to treat fibroids?
It is considered as a minor surgery and can be done on an outpatient basis or even in a doctor's office. Complications can occur, but are uncommon with most of the methods. Most people recover quickly. About half of women who have this procedure have no more menstrual bleeding. About three in 10 women have much lighter bleeding.
It is important to consider that a woman cannot have children after this surgery.
What medications are used to treat fibroids?
Pain control medications. Over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used for mild pain.
Iron supplements. If you have heavy bleeding during your period, taking an iron supplement can keep you from getting anemia or correct it if you already are anemic.
Birth control. Several drugs commonly used for birth control can be prescribed to help control symptoms of fibroids. Low-dose birth control pills do not make fibroids grow and can help control heavy bleeding. The same is true of progesterone-like injections such as Depo-Provera®. An IUD - or "intrauterine device" - called Mirena® contains a small amount of progesterone-like medication, which can be used to control heavy bleeding as well as for birth control.
Hormones - Other drugs used to treat fibroids are "gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists" or "GnRHa". The one most commonly used is Lupron®. These drugs, given by injection, nasal spray, or implanted, can shrink your fibroids. Sometimes they are used before surgery to make fibroids easier to remove.
Side effects of GnRHas can include:
Most women tolerate GnRHas quite well. Most women do not get a period when taking GnRHas. This can be a big relief to women who have heavy bleeding. It also allows women with anemia to recover to a normal blood count.
GnRHas can cause bone thinning, so their use is generally limited to 6 months or less. These drugs also are very expensive, and some insurance companies will cover only some or none of the cost. GnRHas offer temporary relief from the symptoms of fibroids; once you stop taking the drugs, the fibroids often grow back quickly.
How do fibroids affect getting pregnant, pregnancy and having a baby?
Fibroids may cause:
Even though fibroids tend to grow very slowly, the location or size of a fibroid might make it more difficult to carry a baby to term. The extra hormones a woman's body makes during pregnancy can cause a fibroid to grow and take up space in the uterus that the baby needs. The baby could end up being born early or be miscarried. Fibroids near the cervix may not allow the baby to pass through the birth canal and require a Cesarean section for delivery.
Can fibroids turn into cancer?
Fibroids are almost never cancerous. Less than 1 person in 1,000 has a fibroid that becomes cancer. This is called leiomyosarcoma. Doctors think that these cancers do not arise from an already-existing fibroid. Having fibroids does not increase the risk of developing a cancerous fibroid. Having fibroids also does not increase a woman's chances of getting other forms of cancer in the uterus.
Last Reviewed: Sep 26, 2013


text:
2017 Oscars: Top Moments From the Ceremonyby IMDb-Contributing-Writers | last updated - 27 Feb 2017
The 89th Academy Awards were not jam-packed with surprises, at least until the very end. Here are the most memorable moments from the broadcast on Feb. 26, 2017. — Carson Blackwelder
12 images
"This is not a joke..."
The night's craziest moment, which will go down as one of the biggest mistakes in Oscar history, saw the Best Picture prize handed to the wrong film.
Bonnie and Clyde's Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway reunited to present the last prize of the night, providing a long pause before stating that La La Land had won.
But as members of the team behind the hit musical delivered their speeches, it was revealed that Moonlight had actually won Hollywood's top honor. Beatty explained that he'd been given the envelope for Best Actress, which La La Land's Emma Stone did win. Amid all the chaos, Moonlight's shocked representatives got their moment in the spotlight.
Dance, dance, dance
In lieu of a traditional opening that celebrates all the nominated films, Justin Timberlake kicked off the show by performing a mini-concert with his Oscar-nominated "Can't Stop the Feeling" from Trolls. This joyous jam session got everyone out of their seat, dancing around, and having a good time.
It warmed up the crowd for host Jimmy Kimmel, who rode the wave of Timberlake's standing ovation.
Roasting POTUS
It didn't take long for Kimmel to turn his opening monologue into a savage roast of President Donald Trump. After noting that the ceremony was "being watched live by millions of people in 225 countries that now hate us," Kimmel singled out the "mediocre" and "overrated" Meryl Streep — prompting a standing ovation for the celebrated actress.
Taking a more sincere turn, Kimmel called for unity and said: "If every person watching this show… took a minute to reach out to someone you disagree with, someone you like and have a positive, considerate conversation — not as liberals and conservatives, but as Americans — we could make America great again."
Kimmel later joked that Trump would likely be tweeting about the night so everyone who had made a big speech should be prepared.
Moana: Disney's toughest princess
Between Timberlake and the La La Land performances came Moana's time to shine.
Lin-Manuel Miranda delivered an original spoken word intro before Auli'i Cravalho — who voiced the Disney princess — sang the film's big number, "How Far I'll Go." Despite getting hit by a flag during the performance, 16-year-old Cravalho was a true pro and powered through to the finish.
Legend lights up 'La La Land'
We loved John Legend's performance of a La La Land medley.
The "All of You" singer sang two nominated songs from the modern musical: "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)" and "City of Stars." The latter took home the Oscar for Best Original Song. The production design for the live performance was indicative of the the movie and was truly stunning.
Hidden figure takes the spotlight
Katherine Johnson, the 98-year-old retired mathematician who inspired feelgood box-office hit Hidden Figures, came onstage during the ceremony to say simply: "Thank you very much."
Johnson joined the film's stars — Taraji P. Henson (who played Johnson), Janelle Monáe (who played Mary Jackson), and Octavia Spencer (who played Dorothy Vaughan) — who discussed how important it is to highlight the stories of people who have made a difference but don't get the attention they deserve.
Iranian director takes a stand
There were plenty of jokes about Trump during the ceremony but the most powerful political statement of the night came from Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, who won Best Foreign Language Film with The Salesman.
Farhadi boycotted the ceremony and Anousheh Ansari, an engineer who was the first Iranian to travel into space, read a statement on his behalf.
"I'm sorry I'm not with you tonight. My absence is out of respect for the people of my country and those of other six nations whom have been disrespected by the inhumane law that bans entry of immigrants to the U.S.," said the statement. "Dividing the world into the 'us and our enemies' categories creates fear.
"Filmmakers can turn their cameras to capture shared human qualities and break stereotypes of various nationalities and religions. They create empathy between us and others. An empathy which we need today more than ever."
Meet Gary from Chicago
Kimmel's biggest gag of the night was giving a group of tourists the chance to meet A-listers in the middle of the Oscars telecast.
When the group arrived, they came in with cellphones raised, taking photos and video of the event. "Gary from Chicago" kissed Nicole Kidman's hand before Denzel Washington declared the tourist and his fiancee "man and wife." Gary even got to hold Mahershala Ali's Oscar. A star is born.
Kids and candy
Who would have guessed that some of the best moments at the Oscars would candy falling from the sky? Kimmel made it happen and the hungry celebrities surely loved it. Perhaps the best moment in this ongoing skit was when the talk show host lifted up Lion star Sunny Pawar in a moment straight out of The Lion King.
Mean Tweets at the Oscars
Bringing one of his show's most well-known skits to the Academy Awards — like James Corden has done with "Carpool Karaoke" at other awards — was a great moment for Kimmel, who delivered an Oscar-worthy version of "Mean Tweets."
Those taking part ranged from legends to fresh faces and included: Natalie Portman, Ryan Gosling, Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Chastain, Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, Whoopi Goldberg, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Casey Affleck, Emma Stone, Miles Teller, Tilda Swinton, Jeff Bridges, and Robert De Niro.
In Memoriam
The In Memoriam section of the Oscars is always one of the biggest moments of the night. It gives everyone time to pause and honor those who have passed away in the past 12 months. It always evokes emotion from the audience in attendance and watching on TV, but having Sara Bareilles perform during the segment amped up the tear factor.
As Bareilles performed Joni Mitchell's song "Both Sides Now," beloved names including Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, Mary Tyler Moore, and many more appeared on the screen.
Legends and reunions galore
There were quite a few legends that surprised us by appearing at the Academy Awards this year. Most were introduced by a younger actor or actress revealing that they had been inspired by their work: Charlize Theron was joined by Shirley MacLaine, Seth Rogen was beside himself alongside Michael J. Fox (getting out of the DeLorean from Back to the Future), and Javier Bardem stepped out with Meryl Streep. Meanwhile, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were there for the 20-year anniversary of Good Will Hunting.
Perhaps the biggest of these moments — barring the whole Best Picture flub — saw the reunion of Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, marking the 50-year anniversary of Bonnie and Clyde. Seeing these two greats back together and at the center of attention was a joy, even if it led to a lot of craziness in the long run.


text:
For a complete list of Stuttgart Police Department reports pick up a Wednesday, Dec. 12 edition of the Stuttgart Daily Leader.
Dec. 8
300 block of Vine
SPD Ptl. Jeffery Bokker was dispatched for a man climbing a fence of a business. When he arrived he found a man matching the description walking down the street. The officer asked the man what he was doing climbing the fence and the man replied, "I don't know, I'm drunk." The officer also asked the Casscoe native how he ended up in this part of town and the man replied, "I don't remember anything, I'm drunk." The man blew a .136 on the portable Breathalyzer and was placed under arrest for public intoxication.
Dec. 9
Unknown Location
SPD Ptl. Jessica McSwain took a report from a man who said someone stole his EOR Rebel T41 digital camera from his vehicle.


text:
CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - A Bengals player showed his softer side when he took the time to soothe a fussy baby with a rare disease.
Jaxson, a 7-month-old baby from Middletown, was at the Bengals training camp with his grandma.
The Bengals players were signing his onesie, when Jaxson started getting fussy.
Wallace Gilberry, a defensive end, asked what was wrong with the little guy. Gilberry proceeded to pick him up and talk, soothe and play with him for about 5 min.
Jaxson has a genetic condition called Williams Syndrome. He will be undergoing open heart surgery on August 26th.
Williams syndrome is a genetic condition that is present at birth and can affect anyone.
It is characterized by medical and cognitive problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning disabilities. These occur side by side with striking verbal abilities, highly social personalities and an affinity for music.
WS affects 1 in 10,000 people worldwide – an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 people in the United States.
Copyright 2013 WXIX. All rights reserved.


text:
Man Ray, (Emmanuel Radnitzky).
A tireless experimenter with photographic techniques who participated in the Cubist, Dadaist, and Surrealist art movements, Man Ray created a new photographic art which emphasized chance effects and surprising juxtapositions. Unconcerned with "Craft," he employed solarization, grain enlargement, and cameraless prints (photograms) which he called "Rayographs" - made by placing objects directly on photographic paper and exposing them to the light. Man Ray was, with Moholy-Nagy, the most significant maker of cameraless photographs in the 1920s and 1930s.
As a painter, sculptor, and filmmaker, as well as a photographer, Man Ray brought his diverse techniques to bear upon one another in the attempt to create "disturbing objects. His life and art spoke of freedom, pleasure, and the desire for extended awareness and means of expression. His work has been a significant influence on Bill Brandt and Berenice Abbott (both of whom studied with and assisted him), and more recent photographers using multi-media techniques.
Biography :
1890 Emmanuel Radnitsky is born on August 27 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. < ...(PLease Login to see the complete biography.)
The complete works of artists
Our Catalogue Raisonne
Inventory | Classified Ads | Artist's Studio|
Certificates |
Us | About Us |
Terms of Use
| Links Page
| Link To Us
| Affiliate
Program |
Feedback | Customer
Comments | Help
Use Your :
Shop with Confidence -- all orders are protected
by a full refund guarantee.
Copyright © Art-cadre.com A division of D&H Goossens.
All rights reserved.
Phone&Fax +322/218-13-82, Quai au Foin 11, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.
With :


text:
Saturday, 05 January 2013 09:15 AM
BAGHDAD — Iraq's ailing president is responding to treatment and is making progress in recovering from a stroke last month, the leader's office said Saturday.
The brief statement described Jalal Talabani's condition as "reassuring" and said his medical team has started him on a course of rehabilitation. It added that he "has passed the difficult stages faster than expected," but the statement did not provide details about the president's current health nor did it say whether he is able to communicate.
The president's office released the statement following a report late Friday in the French newspaper Le Figaro that described Talabani as "clinically dead," citing unnamed Kurdish officials. Talabani's office rejected the report, calling it "totally baseless."
Talabani, a 79-year-old senior Kurdish leader, was flown to Germany for treatment more than two weeks ago.
The president's illness has injected further uncertainty into Iraq's political future as unrest grows in the country's Sunni areas over detainees held by the Shiite-led government and the Sunni minority's complaints of perceived second-class status.
The Iraqi presidency is a largely ceremonial role, with the prime minister acting as the head of government. But Talabani has at times played an important role in mediating disputes among Iraq's ethnic and sectarian factions.
The Berlin hospital where he is being treated declined Saturday to comment on Talabani's health, citing patient confidentiality. It would only confirm that he is still being treated there.
Telephone calls to Talabani's spokesman Saturday went unanswered.
Questions have swirled about the seriousness of the president's condition, with several officials saying Talabani slipped into a coma soon after he was rushed to a Baghdad hospital on the evening of Dec. 17. No images of him have been released since that date.
© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Newsmax Comment Policy
Keep discussions on topic, avoid personal attacks and threats of any kind. Links will not be permitted.
Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.


text:
Dave D'Onofrio's Patriots Notebook: Hernandez arrest disrupted Patriots' master planDAVE D'ONOFRIO
February 01. 2014 10:20PM
Over the two weeks that have elapsed since the Patriots' season was stunted so unceremoniously, and since New England knew it would be forced to reconcile the fact that tonight will mark the ninth straight year it'll be someone other than Bill Belichick or Tom Brady lifting the Lombardi Trophy, something of a consensus appears to have developed in attempting to explain both realities.
It's a belief seemingly held by a big segment of the fan base, envious of how easy Peyton Manning's offense made things look en route to the Super Bowl. It's a belief touted by a variety of pundits via various mediums, who wonder aloud what the Pats might've been. And during the ramp-up to Super Bowl XLVIII it apparently became a belief shared by people inside the game, too.
"When you have a great quarterback, you need to give him as many quality receivers as possible," former Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said in a Twitter message critical of the way the Patriots were constructed, which went on to also say, "New England missed the mark and Denver hit it."
It's easy to say that now, because we know it went wrong. We know that it failed. We know that the Patriots were sorely lacking another playmaker in the passing game at times this season - never more so than in the ill-fated AFC title game - and so with that hindsight it's simple for Angelo and others to say that Pats brass did itself and its star a disservice by not surrounding Brady with better weapons this season.
The consensus seems to allege that Belichick foolishly failed to acknowledge the closing window of opportunity for his aging quarterback, and by letting Wes Welker leave in free agency, by signing Danny Amendola, and by carrying three rookie receivers he thereby handicapped Brady in one of his few remaining chances to win a championship.
The idea blames the coach for his lack of urgency, or his arrogance, or some combination of the two. And, again, those are easy aspersions to cast. After all, the plan didn't work.
But could the reality be that Belichick was actually acknowledging Brady's age when he charted this course of action? That he actually saw a chance to extend the Patriots' window of opportunity by acting now? And that he believed by going this route his team could be legitimate contenders not only in 2013 - but, in fact, through 2017?
The answer is yes, when considering beyond the scope of this single season's final result. And particularly when looking chronologically at those factors, the logic of Belichick's blueprint becomes all the more conceivable.
The sequence of events effectively begins last February, when Brady restructured his contract at a point in time when he probably didn't need to. With his good buddy Welker about to hit the open market, many figured the motivation was to clear more space under the salary cap - but in actuality, given the way the deal is backloaded with guaranteed money, it was the Patriots way of announcing that (barring catastrophic injury) Brady was part of their plans for the next five seasons. Until he's 40.
That's important to remember because it helps explain their thinking on how far they were willing to extend themselves for the 32-year-old Welker. With tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez both under contract at least as long as Brady, the Pats had consciously installed those two as their offensive cornerstones for the next half-decade, and committed to that plan for the long-term - not just for the next year or two.
So when Welker hit free agency, they made him an offer that was competitive with the one he took from Denver, but weren't going to overpay. Hernandez was set to replace Welker's role within the attack, and Amendola - a commodity known and coveted by offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels - was available to assume Welker's specific position.
That familiarity was an important component, given the Patriots mighty struggle since 2004 to find veteran receivers who fit their system (except when trading for future hall of famers). So if they thought they had someone who would work, and could get him under agreement for five years (instead of just two for Welker), it made sense.
And it essentially left one starting-type spot to fill in the passing game. A month after free agency opened they signed Julian Edelman to a one-year deal that paid him more like a punt returner than a player expected to win that job. Then a few weeks after that they spent a second-round draft pick on Aaron Dobson, a fourth-round choice on Josh Boyce, and signed the undrafted Kenbrell Thompkins off the street.
It was never a sexy lot from which to select - although, again, let's remember the real-time circumstances. The season prior, the Patriots had scored the third-most points in NFL history with Brandon Lloyd manning that post. Clearly, they could succeed with mediocrity there, and Lloyd was still aboard, so they had the option of retaining him or mixing and matching with the rookies.
After all, fresh off a 4,827-yard, 34-touchdown season, the Patriots had every reason to think Brady was still plenty good enough to carry a group of young, foreign wideouts through a transition. He was still in his prime. Even at age 36.
What was less certain was whether Brady still would've been capable of lugging the team through a transition at 38 or 39, which is when they would've essentially been rebooting and rebuilding at receiver had they brought back Welker and either retained Lloyd or acquired a short-term veteran to replace him.
At least with the path they chose, by the time Brady is pushing 40, whoever sticks among the Dobson-Boyce-Thompkins troika will have a few years under his belt, and have been bred to fit within the Patriot system. If Brady has begun to decline, their development should help close the gap and keep New England competitive - this past year, and theoretically for as long as Brady is around.
We'll never know for sure whether it would've worked; because he was so central to it, the plan was ruined the moment Hernandez was booked on murder charges. They need to replace his production this offeseason, and they need to account for Gronkowski's recovery for a torn ACL, too. They were a weapon short, and that's why the Patriots will be watching the Broncos play tonight. So it's time for a new plan. And that, ostensibly, means the last one failed.
That doesn't necessarily make it a bad idea, though.
Bad luck is more like it.
Dave D'Onofrio covers the Patriots for the New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News. His e-mail address is email@example.com.


text:
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Peter Lanza, father of Newtown shooter Adam Lanza, is cooperating with the state Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to provide it with his son's medical records, according to The Hartford Courant.
Scott Jackson, chairman of the commission, did not say whether the records would become public or would be viewed only by the committee, the story said.
The report on Adam Lanza prepared by Danbury State's Attorney Stephen Sedensky did not supply the committee with sufficient information on Lanza's mental health history, according to the article.
The commission was created by Gov. Dannel Malloy after the December 2012 massacre. Lanza killed 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School before killing himself in the Newtown school.
Click here to read the full Courant article.
Click here to sign up for Daily Voice's free daily emails and news alerts.


text:
GENEVA (AP) — Iran's nuclear envoy in Geneva said Friday that an initial agreement has been reached on how to implement a nuclear deal with six world powers.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in comments to the official IRNA news agency, said world powers and the Iranian government should respond within two days about whether they accept the terms, which he did not reveal.
It maps out a first-step agreement for six months as diplomats from Iran and the so-called P5+1 — the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council plus Germany — negotiate a permanent agreement. The five veto-wielding Security Council members are Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States.
The European Union, whose negotiators Catherine Ashton and Helga Schmid represent the P5+1, reported on Twitter that Araghchi and Schmid made very good progress "on all pertinent issues" related to implementing the Nov. 24 deal — which would require Iran to stop some of its nuclear activities in exchange for some sanctions being dropped.
Araghchi told IRNA that "technical and political differences were settled through a solution" that must go to capitals for approval.
"The result will be announced within the next two days," said Araghchi, after which "the first step will be taken for implementation" of the November deal.
Iran insists it has no interest in nuclear weapons, only nuclear power, but the United States and its allies are skeptical. Limiting uranium enrichment is one of the core aims of the six-month interim deal.
Enriched uranium, depending on its grade, can be used either for reactor fuel or — at levels above 90 percent — for the fissile core of a nuclear warhead.
The details of the initial agreement were not clear. But two officials have told The Associated Press that Iran was coming to the table with demands to exempt a facility used for research and the development of uranium enrichment from the overall curbs on its enrichment.
That is something that has been opposed by the six powers.
Associated Press writer George Jahn in Vienna contributed to this report.


text:
Overview and Observation; A level of skepticism pervades the global marketplace as economic and geopolitical events are largely set aside in favor of what I believe to be "irrational exuberance." The phrase first coined by former U.S. Fed Chairman Greenspan appears appropriate today. While first time unemployment benefit applications declined by 16,000 to 339,000 as reported on Thursday, I have been indicating for some time that should the number decline it does not necessarily reflect an improvement in the U.S. labor situation. The fact remains that any reduction in that number merely means that employers cannot layoff additional workers without having to "close their doors." Productivity improvement is a result of having remaining workers do the work of two or more laid off workers. The labor department revised upward to 355,000 from the initially reported 352,000 first time unemployment applications from the prior week. The situation remains critical in our opinion. You cannot be happy about creating 150,000 (quality doubtful) jobs in a month while "losing" 350,000 weekly or 1.2 million during the same period. Neither the administration nor the media associates the two numbers. Meanwhile on Friday GDP was reported as 2.5% rather than the 3.2% analysts had expected. The extension of jobless benefits in our opinion merely perpetuates the problem and the eventual increase in mortgage and other credit defaults will soon "come to roost." We once again suggest the conservative approach to investment holdings. Now for some actual information to hopefully guide our readers through the "maze" of ongoing global data releases……
Interest Rates: June U.S. Treasury bonds closed Friday at 148 27/32nds, up 29/32nds as the U.S Commerce Department reported GDP grew at 2.5% in the first quarter of 2013 against analyst expectations for a growth rate of 3%. In addition to that negative news, the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's consumer confidence index for April was 76.4 down from 78.6 in March. Bad news prompted ideas of continued QE by the U.S. Federal reserve putting pressure yields and upward pricing for treasury bonds and other interest rate instruments. Once again we view Treasuries as in a trading range.
Stock Indices: The Dow Jones industrials closed at 14,712.55, up 11.75 points and for the week managed a gain of 1.1%. The S&P 500 closed at 1,582.24, down 2.92 points but for the week gained 1.7%. the tech heavy Nasdaq closed at 3,279.26, down 10.72 points but for the week gained 2.3%. The slower rate of U.S. economic growth or GDP of 2.5% against expectation of a 3.2% rate prompted the selling pressure on Friday and the rally in treasuries, viewed as a safe haven. We continue to suggest strongly the implementation of hedging strategies for holders of large equity portfolios.
Currencies: The June U.S. Dollar Index closed at 82.54 on Friday, down 30 points tied to the disappointing GDP report showing an expansion of only 2.5% against economist expectations of a 3.2% rise. Other currencies posted gains with the Euro gaining 11 points to $1.3032, the Swiss Franc 25 points to $1.0608, the Japanese yen 137 points to 0.10206, the British Pound 39 points to $1.5478, and the Canadian dollar 34 points to .9824. The Australian dollar lost 17 ticks to close at $1.0241. We continue to favor the dollar if only in relation to what we feel is growing economic concerns in the Eurozone.
Energies: June crude oil closed at $93 per barrel, down 64c tied to disappointing first quarter U.S. economic growth which could negatively affect demand. For the week crude oil posted a 5.4% gain. We continue to prefer the short side of crude either through the futures market or the purchase of put options.
Next Page: Copper, Precious Metals, Grains and Oilseeds, Meats and Softs
Copper: Copper continues its downward slide with July copper losing another 5.95c to close at $3.1830. Our intermediate goal of $3.00 is fast approaching and while we suggested taking some profits on short positions or put positions, we would hold some positions.
Precious Metals: June gold closed at $1,457.20, down $4.80 on late selling after having traded as high as $1,484.80 early in the session after the U.S. economic data. The "historic" safe haven has been a disappointment recently as expectation that some Eurozone members may be selling gold in order to meet their debt obligations. We continue to favor the sidelines in precious metals. July silver closed at $23.905 per ounce, down 27.7c for the same reason. June palladium closed at $681.95 per ounce, up 55c and July platinum gained $12.40 to close at $1,476.50 per ounce. We favor the sidelines here as well even though platinum and palladium benefit from any gains in automobile sales due to their use in catalytic converters and in oil refining.
Grains and Oilseeds: July corn closed at $6.19 ½ per bushel, down 5c on concern over reduced demand from China. However, with the unfavorable weather conditions in the U.S. Midwest we could see some supply concerns emanating and would look at call positions for corn. July wheat closed at $6.90 ¼ per bushel, down 13 1/2c but favor the sidelines in wheat based on adequate supplies and reduced demand. July soybeans closed at $13.82 ½ per bushel, up 10 1/4c tied to expectations of increased demand for sorghum from China. We continue to favor the long side of soybeans but would use stop protection.
Meats: June cattle closed at $1.2250 per pound, down 40 points on continued long liquidation and adequate supplies as well as E.Coli fears stemming from flood waters. We would hold current long positions and add on set backs but keep stops in place. June hogs closed at 92.375c per pound up 55 points on further shortcovering and new buying in front of the summer barbecue season. Improved Chinese demand also a factor. We like hogs from here but use stops.
Coffee, Cocoa and Sugar: July coffee closed at $1.3370 per pound, down 3.7c on continued pressure from reduced demand and increased supplies. Stay out for now. July cocoa closed at $2,367 per tonne, up $7.00. The completed West African harvest and expectations for reduced production next year could improve pricing further. We like cocoa from here but use stops. July sugar closed at 17.37c per pound, down 1 tick and is on our "no interest" list.
Cotton: July cotton closed at 84.32c per pound, up 1.09c tied to delays caused by flooding along the delta and reduced plantings. We like cotton from here for the intermediate term. Use stop protection.


text:
Here are Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Xbox360 Achievements. The CoD MW3 Achievements must be done on the difficulty level chosen. 50/50: Complete a Special Ops Mission mode game with the same number of kills as your partner. (20) Arms Dealer: Buy all items from the Survival Weapon Armory. (20) Back in the Fight: […]
I'm not a huge fan of dark themes, but this layout doesn't make ya sick or hurt yours like the grey on white did
Copyright © 2005–2018 - Video Game Walkthrough Guides - All rights reserved. PKrasean


text:
Keynote - Scilab: a simply clever choice to be efficient in the fields of data analysis, simulation and model assessment
By Thierry Marot, DGA
A widespread idea leads us to consider data (observations, measures, descriptions, surveys, statistics) as a priority in the management of industrial or commercial process.
However, beyond the acquisition of these data, it is in fact our ability to exploit them and to model the phenomena and processes they describe, which provides the necessary understanding to decision making. This is why having right tools for expertise is crucial.
Through selected examples, we will focus on showing how Scilab is a relevant choice for your experts in the fields of data analysis, modeling and evaluation.


text:
Please be sure to check our help section for answers to common questions. If you would still like to contact us, please fill out the form below. We will respond as quickly as possible. Thank you!
- Home
- Store
Store Closing
- We are in the process of closing down our store and are no longer accepting new orders on our site. We do have some items left in inventory that we are selling at deep discounts. They are available at our Amazon store. These orders will be fulfilled by Amazon.com. Thank you for your support.
- Fan Arrangements
Submit an Arrangement
- Interested in arranging game music? We want to hear it! Submit Your Arrangement to our Archive!
- Submit an Arrangement
- Videos
- Composers
- Help
- Cart - $0.00
No products in your shopping cart.


text:
DALLAS (AP) — A government lawyer told jurors that billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had an unfair and illegal advantage over other investors when he dumped $7.9 million in shares of an Internet company and then lied about why he sold.
One of Cuban's lawyers answered that the government's case depended on an unreliable witness who refused to testify in person. He accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of twisting evidence and "trying to win at all costs" to prevail in a lawsuit against a high-profile defendant.
Jurors in federal court in Dallas planned to begin deliberations Wednesday morning. The SEC claims that Cuban broke a confidentiality deal in 2004 when he sold his shares in Mamma.com Inc., a Canadian search engine that was trying to compete with larger rivals such as Google Inc. The company's CEO had just told Cuban about a pending stock deal.
The stock offering would give a few private investors the chance to buy shares at a 10 percent discount plus get the right to buy more shares. The offering would hurt existing shareholders including Cuban, who owned 6 percent of Mamma.com, more than anyone else.
"The ordinary investor didn't have any of that information" and couldn't evaluate the importance of the stock deal, SEC lawyer Jan Folena told jurors. "Mr. Cuban could ... it took him one minute to sell everything he owned."
Folena said that Cuban "didn't play by the rules, he wasn't fair, his trade was downright illegal." Cuban's side argued, however, that there was nothing secret about the stock offering because Mamma.com was pitching it to institutional investors and it was mentioned on an Internet chat board frequented by investors.
The SEC wants Cuban to give up $750,000 in losses that he avoided by selling his Mamma.com shares when he did, and that he also pay a civil penalty. The Internet tycoon and regular on ABC's "Shark Tank" doesn't face criminal charges.
After a three-week trial in Dallas, the case could boil down to Cuban's word against that of the Mamma.com CEO, Guy Faure, who testified by video that Cuban knew the stock details were confidential and was angry that he couldn't legally sell his shares because he had been given insider information. "'Now I'm screwed. I can't sell.'" Cuban said — according to Faure.
Cuban attorney Thomas Melsheimer said Cuban never said those words. He tried hard to tear down the testimony of Faure, pointing out repeatedly that the CEO declined to come to Dallas. Instead, jurors saw him in a video recorded in November 2011. Faure "didn't want to look you in the eye," the lawyer told jurors.
During the trial, Cuban testified that he never agreed to keep information about Mamma.com's stock deal private or refrain from selling his shares, which he did for $7.9 million before the company announced the private stock offering.
On Tuesday, Melsheimer played an excerpt from Faure's video in which the CEO said he couldn't recall exactly how Cuban agreed to confidentiality but that he said something like "uh huh, go ahead."
"You're going to base a finding for the government on that testimony, from that witness, who won't even show up?" Melsheimer said.
Melsheimer said that Faure changed his recollection of Cuban's purported agreement to confidentiality a few days after the SEC dropped an investigation into Mamma.com. He suggested that the SEC ended its Mamma.com investigation "right when they thought they had a bigger fish on the line."
Folena reacted angrily at the suggestions that the SEC acted improperly or that Faure lied to curry favor with investigators.
Folena also bristled that during his long closing argument, Melsheimer never referred to her by name, only repeatedly as "she." There are seven women and two men on the jury. A third male juror was excused due to illness. The case is being handled by U.S. District Judge Sidney Fitzwater.


text:
Group Hug
Lots of kissing in the photo booth
New Year's Eve ushers in bright-eyed optimism—and lots of lip-locking.
As I perused the photos from the Alibi's New Year's Eve party, I felt sure that most everyone got a smooch—or at least a peck on the cheek—as we collectively told 2011 to hit the road. But I didn't want to publish bajillions of besos like some kind of creep. Instead, here's a sampling of the hijinks that went on in there.
Special thanks to Photo Booth Rentals of New Mexico. They're really nice folks.


text:
It's Product Review Friday; it's Week 5 of our Holiday Gift Giving Guide; and we're doin a special Toys for Boys thing today. Next Friday, our last installment of in this series, will feature some swell Toys for Gals.
This week we will hear from Review Crew members: Carlos, Ken and your truly, Dr Dick.
All guys jerk off; even (or especially) guys who say they don't jerk off, jerk off. Now that we've put that behind us we can get on with today toy selection, because it has a theme — masturbation sleeves.
First up is another product from the good folks at Vibratex and Carlos has the lowdown.
Sidekick Tease Me Sleeve —— $14.43
I love to masturbate; I've been doing it since I was 11. I love to masturbate with my wife; I like to masturbate with other men. It's about as safe a sex as you can have short of having no sex at all.
I'm pretty much a manual masturbator. I never saw the need to improve on my hands for pleasuring myself. But the thing about being a Review Crew member, we get exposed to all kinds of products we wouldn't otherwise know about. Take for instance the Sidekick Tease Me Sleeve. I would have never guessed that I could enjoy masturbating even more than I used to by using a masturbation aid, like a sleeve.
The Sidekick Tease Me Sleeve is a simple enough product. It's made of 100% Elastomer, which allows me to use any type of lube you want to. I'm partial to silicone lube, because it doesn't break down like water-based lubes do during a long masturbation sessions. And since I don't have to worry about using a condom when I'm having sex with myself, silicone-based lube works best for me.
When you see the Sidekick in its package you're actually seeing the inside of the thing. It's turned inside out in the package so you can see the dozens of nubs that will be massaging your penis when you use it. Obviously the Sidekick is easy to turn inside out, which is all-important when you want it's time to clean up, but more about that in a minute.
The hole you insert you penis in is a decent size, so you don't have to struggle inserting it. And since you'll be adjusting the pressure around your penis with your hand, it's pretty perfect. So I lubed up and slipped the Sidekick over the head of my penis. I'm uncut, so slipping it on also retracted my foreskin. Honestly, I was really surprised by the feel of the nubs on my penis, particularly the head. It was so strange to have that kind of sensation on my cock. But once I got used to the sensation, I was thinking; man, this is great.
The other end of the Sidekick is closed. That means as you stroke this up and down your penis you actually create a bit of a vacuum, which is also very nice. Besides the up and down movement you can also rotate the Sidekick around your penis. This creates a completely unique sensation, which almost tickles. I loved it!
There are two minor drawbacks, if you can call them that. Once the Sidekick is turned right-side out (the nubs are now on the inside where they belong) the outside has no texture at all. This creates a bit of a problem with lubed up hands. I found that it was sometimes difficult to get a good grip on the thing. The other issue is the size. It's only 5.5" long. Now that will fit most of us, but if your bigger than that, this might be a bit of a problem.
You can cum right in the Sidekick, because it so easy to clean. Turn it inside out again, wash in warm soapy water and let it dry. I found that once it dried; it felt a little sticky. So I just dusted it with little bit of cornstarch.
Next we have a much more elaborate sleeve from The Adult Toy Shoppe folks.
Cyberskin Pocket Pussy —— $39.99
Here's the way I look at it; if god wanted us to jack off he would have given us arms long enough to reach our meat. Oh wait, he did! What luck for us!
I generally jerk off a couple of times a day. This amazes my partner, Denise. She thinks I'm some kind of sex freak, but I don't know. I beat off much less now than I did when I was a kid. Back then, in my teens, I could and would squeeze one off five or six times a day.
Until this assignment as part of the Review Crew, I had never used a masturbation sleeve. Sure, I've seen them around, but I thought to myself; why bother? Ok, I'll admit to being more than a little curious, so I jumped at the opportunity to review the Cyberskin Pocket Pussy by Topco.
This is my first Cyberskin toy of any kind. This stuff rocks! It's amazingly soft and warm; there's a silkiness to it too. They claim that it feels like real human flesh, I wouldn't go that far, but it is truly remarkable.
The Cyberskin Pocket Pussy is designed to look like a real pussy and it's very realistic looking, let me tell you. This may be a turn-off to some, especially gay dudes. But other guys are gonna groove on this big time.
When I took it out of the package it had a greasy feel to it that kinda surprised me. I guess whatever they put on it, some kind of preservative or something, keeps it from drying out while on the store shelf. Anyhow, the Pocket Pussy once outside of its packaging is a floppy thing. And that was a bit of a problem trying to get started with it. The whole thing is a little over 8" long; the sleeve is 6" long; the pussy measures 2.5" thick by 3.5" wide.
I generally use silicone lube when I jerk off, but I couldn't use that with Cyberskin. Luckily, I had some water-based lube available.
The Pocket Pussy has a very tight "vag" opening, it's pretty stretchy, but gettin my dick in there was a problem and the floppy sleeve didn't help. However, once I got the hang of it, it was less of a bother. I confess; this feels fantastic on my cock. I can apply more pressure using my hand on the sleeve, but I didn't really need to do that. It is a mighty tight hole, and I'm not all that big.
So there I was stroking away watching some porn on the computer and thinking this is totally awesome. Although, I kept thinking the thing needs something to steady the sleeve or tunnel area while fuckin it.
Once I popped a nut in the sleeve I pulled my dick out all satisfied. But while I was admiring my new friend; I noticed that my spooge and lube was dripping out the other end on to my chair. I had forgotten that the Pocket Pussy has an opening on the end that is supposed to make cleaning it easy.
So I quick grab the open end of the sleeve and squeeze it shut so that the rest of my joy juice doesn't come out. I take it to the bathroom and start the clean up. This turned out to be a much bigger chore than I planned. Ya gotta work soap and water into the sleeve and then rinse it all out. Unfortunately, you can't really turn the sleeve inside out, which would make cleaning easier.
Now that it's clean, or as clean as I can get it; it needs to dry. I tried drying it off with a towel as the package recommends, but I got little bits of lint all over the thing. DAMN! After that, I decided to just let it air dry.
Once it was completely dry the Cyberskin felt really tacky. I looked at the instructions on the package again and it says: "Generously apply Renew to properly maintain your Cyberskin product." But what the fuck is "Renew"?
Just to round off today's theme I offer my review of another masturbation sleeve.
Dr Dick
So sex fans, I suppose ya'll all know that the Fleshlight has been around for several years now, right? Good, I figured you would've noticed. I mean a person can hardly visit a sex related site these days without seeing one of their fetching ads. I realize that I'm a Johnny-cum-lately with my review, but like my momma always used to say — "all good thing come to those who wait".
Like you, I've seen the Fleshlight around for years. And because of that I convinced myself I knew everything there was to know about the device. After all, I visited their websites loads of times. I watched their beautifully produced and very sexy mini-movies (more times than I care to say). And I even interviewed a bunch of satisfied customers. I confess, even though I never actually held a Fleshlight in my hand, I imagined I knew everything there was to know about a Fleshlight. I mean hey, it's not like I never used a masturbator before. How different could this one be?
Well, so much for baseless assumptions.
Imagine my surprise when my very own personal FleshJack Ice showed up on my doorstep. I discovered that just about everything I thought I knew about this marvel didn't even come close to the real thing. Until I had one of my own to fondle and probe…if ya catch my drift, I was clueless. It's true what they say; this is the granddaddy of male stimulators. But you really shouldn't take my word for it.
My initial piece of advice to everyone in my audience is; don't be a smug jerk like me. That's right! If you've never had your grubby paws on, or your hot little boner in, an actual Fleshlight, you pretty much don't know nuthin' about a Fleshlight. Period!
The first thing that struck me about the Fleshlight is it's way bigger and heavier than I imagined. I figured it would be the size of a regular flashlight. I was wrong. The plastic shell is a serious 10" in length. And by it's self it's fairly light. It's the totally amazing Superskin™ insert that racks up the weigh. My Fleshlight weighs in at a hefty 1 pound, eight and a half ounces. And that, sex fans, is a handful, or two, for damn sure. More about this in a minute.
The Superskin™ insert is totally amazing. It begs to be touched and caressed. It is unlike any other texture I've experienced in a sex toy. And like I said, I've had an opportunity to test drive a bunch of masturbators and stimulation sleeves in my time. The Superskin™ is kinda like a jelly, but it's so much more substantial. I know this is gonna sound trite, but it does feel flesh-like. And if you add some hot water to your Fleshlight, as I did, before you sink in your chub, well it's pretty much the most amazing feeling you can have from something that simulates a human orifice.
And ya wanna talk marketing genius? All Fleshlight customers are invited to customize their unit before they buy. And that is where the fun begins. Since most guys are pretty particular about where they stick their joystick, Fleshlight has cleverly come up with several "orifice" options: pussy, mouth, asshole or "neutral" (apparently for those who can't commit). The plastic case comes in silver, black or clear. There are optional insert colors too: pink, mocha or ice. And get this, you can even choose from among six different internal contours for the insert itself: Original, Super Tight, Ultra Tight, Speed Bump, Super Ribbed and Wonder Wave. If, with all these options, you can't design the perfect Fleshlight for you, you're just too damned fussy.
I want to draw your attention to one last feature before we take this puppy on a test drive. The plastic case, the thing that looks like a flashlight, has removable caps at both ends. The top cap covers the bulbous head of the insert and helps keeps it clean when it's not in use. The end cap can be removed for easy cleaning. (The jizz-fanatics among us will appreciate this, because when a wank session is over, you can simply dribble out your spunk for some delicious DNA play.)
Like I suggested above you can also add hot water through the end cap for a warm, squishy jack. If you do add water, don't over-fill the blasted thing. No more than three-quarter full is my suggestion. And this is best done in the shower or bath. Because, depending on the vigor of your stroke, things will get might wet, which just so happens to add to the fun. Just so you know, this was my favorite way to Fleshlight!