text:
Parker Bros. is a game manufacturer and brand since 1883. The company has published more than 1800 games; among their best known products are Monopoly, Cluedo (licensed from the British publisher and known as Clue in North America), Risk, Trivial Pursuit, Ouija boards, Aggravation and Probe. Parker Brothers is currently a subsidiary of Hasbro.
One day the teenaged Parker boys were playing one of the games meant to teach a moral lesson, Everlasting, and felt bored. George decided to modify the game by adding lettered cards and a borrowing rule and came up with Banking where the new objective was to become the richest player by winning speculations. A speculation began when a lettered card was played and ended when another card of the same letter was played. The winner was the one who eventually claimed all the cards. To avoid this, players could borrow cards from the bank at 10% interest (borrow ten cards, pay eleven). Partnerships could be formed and profits shared. Banks were very popular during this period and seen as the way to have a secure fortune as opposed to the unregulated stock and bond exchanges where greed and ruin was documented in the papers every day.
Office Boy Game - 1889: The country was in love with the novels of Horatio Alger in which young men rose from obscurity to conquer all, just by being good. This game attempted to adapt the Mansion of Happiness setup to cash in on the phenomenon by positing players as office boys who travel around a spiral track that uses hexagonal shaped spaces. Some spaces direct a piece to advance or go back. The first player to reach the center space becomes Head of the Firm and wins the game.
George and his friends liked the game so much that he courageously had 500 copies printed up and successfully peddled them to Massachusetts area retailers, eventually selling all but 12 copies, making a profit of $100. And so it all started.
What's your 'Parker Brothers Pit' worth? Here are some recently sold items (USA):
|Date sold
|Star Wars Return Of The Jedi Battle At
|Pit 100 Complete 1973 Card Game Frenzied
|Star Wars Return Of The Jedi Battle At
|1973 Pit Frenzied Trading Card Original
|Star Wars Rotj Battle At Sarlacc's Pit
|See all sold items for more prices
Sherry - May 29, 2019
I have a TOY SOLDIERS BATTLE GAME, JUNIOR, very old. Soldiers are cardboard with wooden canon. Cant find the value anywhere. All in orig. box
►reply: Found one on this site for USD 275.
Valerie - March 18, 2019
Dates of card game History Up-to-Date and the card game Pit. What is their worth and when where they first published?
►reply: Here is more information about the History Up-to-Date game. One copy was sold for about 6 USD on eBay last month. The Pit game was first introduced in 1904 and for value look here.
Diane - March 15, 2019
I have two classic Clue games. One is the original clue and the other game is The Great Museum Caper. Both games are missing pieces. Who can I contact to buy these pieces? Thank you.
►reply: Hi, you can take a look on this page for missing pieces and parts: Parker Brothers Clue parts.
Arline - March 13, 2019
Looking for replacement balls for Parker Bros Frog Soccer game. Where to find?
►reply: Difficult to find parts for older games. Try to find another one for parts: Parker Bros. Frog Soccer.
Amanda - February 7, 2019
Hi! I just recently got a Parker Brothers Poppin-Ball game and I cannot find any information on this game. It definitely looks old. It is just the game board that hangs on the wall with springy prongs on it. It does not have the box or ball with it. Does anybody have any info on this game? And possible value?Thanks!
►reply: Probably 1920s. I'm afraid without box and ball it hasn't much value... You could try to sell it on eBay though! Here is a picture of the box with instructions: Parker Bros. Poppin-Ball.
Lee - January 31, 2019
I have recently acquired the game of HOKUM. Of course the rule sheet is missing. From what I can find the game came out in 1927, is this correct? Where can I acquire a copy of the rules?Thank you for your help.
►reply: Yes, the game came out in 1927, here you can see a box from that year: Hokum game. I think I found the Hokum rules, you can get them here
Eadweard - November 19, 2018
Hi, I'm looking for The Jury Box game. Anyone got tips? Knows where to buy? It's essentially just words on paper so maybe there is a PDF of the game?
►reply: Hi, something like this maybe: Jury Box rules.
William - November 10, 2018
Trying to find instructions / rules /how to play CONFLICT, a 1960's vintage Parker Brothers board game. Anyone know where instructions may be downloaded? Thank you!
►reply: Hi there, found it! You can download it here: Parker Bros. Conflict rules.
Rick - June 8, 2018
trying to find some info on an older game "The New Parisian Fortune Telling Cards" Parker Brothers Inc. Salem, Mass. and New York
Donn - February 24, 2018
I have a Parker Brothers "Raceway" game. Very simple. Spin the dial for numbers 1-6 and move the cars the appropriate number of squares from start to finish. Looks like it could be 1930's or '40's. Can't seem to find any information. The game board is part of the cardboard box which is toast. Any information?
►reply: Sounds like a great game. Unfortunately I can't find any info on it... sorry!
Tracy - February 23, 2018
I have the game" The New Game MOCK TRIAL Fun and Laughter for a roomfull" by parker brothers. How old is it, need the game rules and list of parts can anyone help. PLEASE
►reply: This humorous card game was first issued in 1910 and was invented by Elizabeth Magie. Parker Bros. thought it was too political to sell well. Can't find any instructions, sorry.
Gail - November 14, 2017
I own the Barron von munchause game
►reply: Sorry, I think you question didn't get through, can you post it again?
Zoe - September 27, 2017
Hi! I'm in the uk and desperately want to get hold of the Mad Magazine Card Game (not the board game but the small game with the red divider tray)... anyone able to help me out? Want it for a special birthday for my bro! We used to play for hours as kidsWould love to hear ThanksZoe
►reply: Hi Zoe, the fastest way is through eBay, here you can find the games: Mad Magazine card game.
Barb - September 25, 2017
I have a Parker Brothers game. The game is called The Advance Guard with Harmless Air Gun and Soldiers. It has stand up soldiers and a small (probably 12 inches long) air gun. Any idea on when it came out or value now?
►reply: It came out at the beginning of the 20th century until around 1912. It's difficult to put a price card on it. Antique Parker games from this era fetch around 40-100 USD, but yours could fetch more (depending on state, box, etc.). If you want to sell it, put it on eBay for a longer period and see what happens.
Linda - August 8, 2017
Raymond B. Parker, INC 1991 Happy Trails USA game. Looking for directions. Have game, money, board, tokens. Any suggestions?
►reply: No idea, but there are some for sale right now. Take a look: Happy Trails USA. You can either buy a cheap copy (and have some spare parts) or ask the seller if they can provide you with a copy (maybe for a few bucks)?
Laura - June 3, 2017
I'm looking for an original pente game. I'm afraid of getting scammed.
►reply: As as longtime buyer and seller on eBay I can assure you that most sellers are genuine and honest. Just take a look at their feedback and then decide :-) Parker Bros. Pente game.
Mary - January 7, 2017
Does anyone nave the questions to the Lowell Thomas travel game that they could scan and email to me. We played the game as children and recently brought it out of storage but we are missing the country questions. Does anyone have a version of the game for sale? Thanks
►reply: Difficult to find online. Let's hope someone will reply soon!
Jocelyn - January 3, 2017
Hi..does anybody know where I can get game playing instructions for the 1956 Tom Hamilton's PIGSKIN game?
►reply: Hi, I think I found the instructions for this game. Download here (PDF).
Todd - December 18, 2016
I have a "pocket edition" of parker brothers "The game of great cities". Has a date of 1898. Has 52 cards in box depicting cities around the world at that time. I have been totally stumped trying to find any information about this game. I can email you pictures of this if you think you can help me find out anything about this apparently rare game. Thank you all in advance.
Larry - December 14, 2016
I have an old board for a game by Parker Brothers Salem Mass., USA called THE UNITED STATES GAME. It appears quite old as most of the ships depicted are sailing ships. Does any body have any information?
►reply: First published in 1901. You can read more about it here.
D.d. - November 24, 2016
hey fellas im lookin for a vintage parker bros game. it was called man hunt.. and i cant find any any where any help???
►reply: Looking for the 1930s version or the 1970s one? Both are difficult to find...
Lee - October 27, 2016
Does anyone have a 2005 Parker Brothers SORRY Game for sale? Either new or used? Our cards have been used so much they are just floppy.
►reply: Hi, take a look at this page: Sorry game and maybe you'll find a cheap old one for the cards.
Susan - May 10, 2016
have been trying to find Parker Brothers Peggars and Thieves card game that is no longer being made. anybody know where I can purchase one?
►reply: The last one sold on eBay was in April this year... so with a bit of luck you might fetch one soon! Bookmark this page and check it out regularly: Parker Beggars and Thieves
Bob - February 19, 2016
Yes, the early Clue and Monopoly games were sold with the game board not in the game box. I have many versions of both games, and it does get frustrating trying to figure out if the game board you have is the original, or a replacement
Kw - January 5, 2016
I have a 1949 Clue game that is missing the game board. The box is square, but all the game boards dating from the same time period are rectangle. Do you know if the game board was a separate piece from the box?
►reply: I think your early edition of Clue had a separate board. I found a few for sale on eBay with square box and some had the board missing and one had a separate board, bigger than the box: Vintage board game Clue 1950.
John - November 1, 2015
Hi, I hope someone can help me out. I recently got a card game called Ren and Stimpy Pick A Winner card game, but I do not have the instructions and can not find them on line. Can anyone help?Thanks.
►reply: Not sure but I think it's some kind of 'Go Fish' game (see wikipedia: Go Fish game), also see this picture with some instructions.
Bob - October 19, 2015
Picked up a Parker Brothers Game called "The Mill" from 1939. It has a board and nine balls each of two colors. I cannot find any reference to this vintage game. Have you heard of it?
►reply: I never heard of it! Nor can I find anything about it. Maybe another visitor?
Bob - October 19, 2015
Thanks for checking. It appears to be a version of Nine Man's Morris and I did see one site that has PB as a manufacturer of a version of that game so guess this is it. Condition is poor, but I was surprised to see it as I have never run across anything like it before.
Ann - August 28, 2015
We have the game TORNADO REX from 1991. Everyone (3 generations) really enjoy playing the game. A recent burst pipe has ruined the cards. Is there anyway to get replacement card set?
►reply: Check out this page: Parker brothers Tornado Rex, maybe you'll find replacement parts.
Carol - August 7, 2015
I found a complete Parker Brothers/General Mills game call Pluto Presents Off My Back. Childrens clothing in picture on front suggests it may be from the 1960s or 1970s. When was it made? Haven't found another one like it yet
►reply: Not exactly sure but it's definitely from the first half of the 1970s. Someone sells this game for 30 USD on boardgamegeek.com.
Yolanda - August 3, 2015
I found a game called In The Dark by Parker Brothers can you tell me what year it came out?
►reply: This Four-in-Row Challenge Game is from 1989.
Lisa - May 29, 2015
I have an incredible Idea for a new game...How do I go about sharing my idea with you?Thankyou!
►reply: I'm not with Parker Bros, but here is an article about what to do: I've invented a board game, now what?
Cindy - March 23, 2015
Hello,I purchased a winnie the pooh game from a second hand store. I beleive it is a 1964 edition. Can you tell me how I can determine the age for sure? Thank You
►reply: You could try searching on Google images with Winnie the Pooh parker 1964 to see if you can find yours.
Bob - January 13, 2015
Does anyone know anything about a Parker Bros board game names Tom Harmon's Pigskin??Value? Only have the playing board
►reply: I only found this page about Pigskin: Tom Hamilton's Football Game
Cody - December 29, 2014
I have an old Parker Brothers game called Full House i was wondering if anyone has or knows the full instructions to this game?? If you do please contact me!!!
►reply: In the meantime maybe you can use the info on this page: full house instructions.
Steve - December 9, 2014
Do you know if anyone has posted a list of Norman Rockwell 500-piece jigsaw puzzles that Parker Brothers manufactured in the 1970s?
►reply: I think I saw one, click here: Parker Rockwell.
Calvin - October 9, 2014
I have a 'The Game of the World's History' from 1894 and can't find any reference to it anywhere. It's in good condition inside and out and complete. Possible value? Also their version of 'Snap' which seems to be of a similar vintage (I know there are different versions from different eras), again in good condition...
►reply: If you have the original "Snap" from 1890 it could be worth a few hundred dollars according to wagcollectibles.com.
David - September 7, 2014
Looking for information on a game called "CLASS". you rolled a dice then picked a card, the card would tell you go up or back some any blocks. The board was set-up like a ladder. I got the game in 1978 and when I went into the service it got lost. Help
►reply: I cannot find anything on this game. Are you sure it's from Parker Bros. and or the name is 'Class'? Maybe look here on Google image to see if you can find your game.
Steve - September 4, 2014
Looking for Parker bros dice game V The game of 5000. Any ideas?
Glenn - June 23, 2014
I have Parker Montage Action Art.Three plastic plates with 2 Disney characters on each.Does anyone have any info on this drawing toy?
Glenda - April 21, 2014
I have an old Parker Brothers party game "Who's Who", copyright 1929. It comes with 70 name cards, famous people like Gene Tunney, Ty Cobb, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Noah, Tom Thumb, John D. Rockefeller, etc. The cards are placed on a ribbon to be tied around the player's neck with the card in the back. Another player looks at the name and gives the wearer clues to guess his identity. I have not found the game listed anywhere. Would the copyright date be the correct date of issue?
Bob - February 12, 2014
I have Parker Brothers "WIDE WORLD" board game. In it are 6 metal game pieces that everyone refers to as Buck Rogers spaceships. I seem to remember reading years ago that those pieces were designed by someone who worked on one of the old Buck Rogers TV shows, or maybe it was one of the old movies. Does anyone have any information about these spaceship pieces, or who designed them?
Carent - February 9, 2014
I have an old parker board game called Happy Birthday Party game still in it sealed boxes cant find any info on it any ideas
►reply: This 1980s game was sold (sealed) for 20 USD last year on ebay and there is one for sale right now for 30 USD. Couldn't find more info...
Chuck - December 21, 2013
I have a very old Parker Brothers board game called "The Game of Football" It's played kind of like checkers. Can't find any info on this game anywhere. It looks turn of the centry old, thanks for any help
►reply: There are two versions, one from 1880 and one from 1948. The one from 1880 features a picture of young boys playing a game that looks a bit like backyard football. The game comes with a number of pieces (colored) that represent players and by jumping over players each team tries to score goals.
Donna - December 9, 2013
I have the game famous men. What year was this made and is it worth anything? It has the instructions and the box which is a little tattered. There are also instructions for the famous authors game in the box.
►reply: The Game of Famous Men card game is from the 1890s can be worth between 20 and 60 USD.
Richard - December 6, 2013
I am gonna be auctioning a Parker Brothers 1959 Derby Day if interested. Thank you, ebay seller Tamzo8
►reply: I see you already sold it, not bad!
Shauna - September 16, 2013
i have The Great Turtle Race from 1976, anyone know anything balut is game? Rules, value?
►reply: One was sold this month on eBay for 10 USD. Sorry, can't seem to find the rules.
Stormy - August 5, 2013
Is there anywhere to find a complete (or even mostly complete) list of games Parker Brothers Manufactured?
►reply: Have you found this wikipedia page about Parker Brothers games?
Deb - July 23, 2013
I am looking to purchase 3 board games, 2 are vintage and 1 is from the 80's. I would like to purchase the game Wide World (where you have a clear sheet and planes and you have to get to destinations) and the game Finance. I am also looking for the game Full House. Please let me know if these games are available.
►reply: Hi Deb, I am sorry but I don't sell games. Best is to look on this site for them, go to this page for Wide World, Finance and here for Full House.
Verna - June 30, 2013
I have a complete set of an Author's card game with one card identifying it as Parker Brothers. The backs show a Venice canal scene. Looking for a possible year that these were sold or produced. I have found some sets on the Internet, but the backs are not like these. Anyone have any info about them or where I can find out about them?
Lori - June 26, 2013
my boys had interlocking plactic blocks that connected together using a plasic screwdriver only. can not find any paperwork or origianal box but has parker brothers markings on it what was it called, can i find more pieces?
►reply: I think you are looking for Parker Bros. The Construction Company.
Ken - June 23, 2013
I am trying to date a game we have called "The Amusing Game of the Corner Grocery". On the box lid it says "Geo. S. Parker
►reply: This card game has been copyrighted in 1887.
Hans - March 8, 2013
I just acquired a very early parker brothers game called soldier nine pins..the soldiers are excellent..the box was wet at one time and the old cardboard dried hard. Any information on this item and/or prices Thanks so much
►reply: This over 100 year old game (1889 to be precise) can fetch somewhere between 150 to 400 USD but really depends on state, demand, etc. Imagine that these games were sold between 0.25 cents and 1 dollar at the time... There is also a game called Soldier Ten Pins.
Jim - January 18, 2013
I am looking for the rules to a 1949 Parker Brothers board game called "Over the Garden Wall" that first came out in 1911. Called Hasbro but they don't have the rules archived.
Heather - January 9, 2013
I have a boxed card game from my parents.The lid say "COON-CAN OR NEWPORT" "THE GREAT AMERICAN GAME" PARKER BROTHERS INCORPORATED. SALEM, MASS., NEW YORK, AND LONDON. It has 4 sets of cards numbered 1 to 14, in green, black, red and yellow. I can remember watching my mother play when I was a child over 50 years ago. I am looking for the rules so I can teach my own family
►reply: No idea where to find the original instructions for this Parker Bros. game Heather, but maybe this link will help (I hope): How to play Conquian (Coon-Can).
Danny - November 12, 2012
I have a 1926 wooden box mah Jong game made by the Parker bros, the pices appear to be ivory, and still has the small red instruction booklet in mint condition! Can any one tell about this games value.
►reply: I found one here with possible value.
John.w - August 23, 2012
I have the 'K.O' game. 2 boxers that are on wheeled bases that you push together to fight. There are 2 buttons on the base that cause the fist to jab out. Hit the head of your opponent and the body rocks back and increases a counter. Get to 10 and the fighter falls backwards and is ko'd. I had about 35 years ago. It's still boxed."K.O. The Heavyweight Boxing Game with a Punch" was the advertising slogan I think. Anybody else remember this?
Christy - July 15, 2012
Hi, I just purchased at a Auction an old card game called Plaza from Parker brothers copyright 1913 . I can't find any info on it. Has instructions, great condition with everything in tact. thanks
►reply: Sorry, can't find anyting either... seems to be mentioned together with the card games Pit and Rook. If you're interested I can email you a scan from an ad from 1913.
M.bud - April 25, 2012
I had 2 boardgames published and want to publish 2 more. Im looking for a producer/manufacturer to bring me back to the Games Gang attention. Please refer me to any and all mfg. - presently living (and teaching) in Philippines. thank u
Beth - March 14, 2012
I have a very old item called Crayon Embroidery made by Parker Brothers. I can't find any information about it. It appears to be from the 1920s. anyone have any information about this item? thanks
Mary - February 6, 2012
I have a small game called Children's Lotto. It has #216, Parker Bros., Salem Mass. on box cover with children playing the game with small wooden discs(numbers) and square glass plates. Inside are 8 boards with the disc numbers and glass squares. The children look to be dressed in turn of century clothes. I'd like to know the year the game was produced and if it has any significant value?
►reply: I am sorry, I have no idea. Maybe you can try and search for similar games from the same era from different producers, like the McLoughlin bros.


text:
Rejuvenating the Heart of a Success-Oriented Woman
When I was in the corporate world during my lunch break I would often go to the nearest luxury hotel or a local park. I would sit out by the pool or trees and pretend I was on vacation for 20 minutes of my lunch break. Getting outside regularly is a great way to get your vitamin D replenished from the sun. If it is cold outside, 10 minutes is all you need. r

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Marijuana Jobs Cannabis Careers
Find a Marijuana Job. Start a Cannabis Career.
Job/Career Description: Security Officer for Marijuana Company in Boulder Colorado
Are you looking for a new job as a marijuana trimmer? Do you have a cannabis-do attitude? We are a licensed medical cannabis and recreational marijuana company that is seeking highly motivated security officers and guards to join our team - Today!
Security Officer or Security Guard maintains safe and secure environment for patients and staff by patrolling and monitoring working premises.
Security Officer or Security Guard secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
Security Officer or Security Guard prevents losses and damage by informing violators of policy and procedure and also restraining trespassers.
Security Officer or Security Guard completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
Security Officer or Security Guard monitors and observes security cameras to detect suspicious and unlawful behavior.
Security Officer or Security Guard performs perimeter checks around all properties to ensure the security of the premises for all employees and customers.
Security Officer or Security Guard detects, assesses, and project security risks while creating solutions to best protect employees and customers.
Security Officer or Security Guard maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
Security Officer or Security Guard ensures adherence to all security protocol as established by corporate security director.
What does it take to be a Security Officer for Marijuana Company in Boulder Colorado?Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Securing Marijuana Company.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Write and speak fluent English.
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time outdoors and indoors.
- Prior security experience is preferable.
- Experience in medical cannabis industry or other alternative healthcare organizations is highly desirable.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Able to bend, reach, and squat periodically.
- Must be able to occasionally work weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to physically lift at least 50 lbs.
- Well groomed facial hair.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Resident with a current valid Driver License.
- Security Guard Card or Private Security Certification
- Firearm Permit.
- Pass a background check.
- Reliable transporation to work sites.
- Smart phone.
- Valid email address.
- Health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance.
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Reimbursement of badge/certification.
- Paid training including: security classes and concealed carry lecture.
- Full Time
- Part Time.


text:
Thanks for stopping by This blog is now…
Thanks for stopping by! This blog is now hibernating because we have a great new home for all of the WordPress mobile apps: http://make.wordpress.org/mobile. See you there!
Thanks for stopping by! This blog is now hibernating because we have a great new home for all of the WordPress mobile apps: http://make.wordpress.org/mobile. See you there!
When I move between Android devices, I use Helium to back up first. Helium uses Androids built-in backup system, and some apps specifically disallow this backup for security purposes (Google Authenticator is an example). The WordPress app blocks this type of backup. Any reason why?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Posted 2.4 beta to make/mobile. This blog is going to migrated over there soon so please start following/participating there:
vgama is discussing. Toggle Comments
So right after I released 2.3.2 on Wednesday, a report came in from a user that he couldn't set a featured image any longer. So that means 2.3.3 is coming soon 🙂 It was an easy fix so will most likely release it on Monday.
Here's the 2.3.3 build to try over the weekend: http://bit.ly/YsNUSm
Also, Google was very kind and featured the app in the 'Play Picks' section of Google Play! Check it out:
The 2.3.2 release is nearly ready. It fixes a few small (but important) issues as well as adds a new feature!
Here's the build: http://bit.ly/18g0IKS
p.s. The latest commits haven't been added to git or svn yet because of a problem with the server. As soon as it is back online I will push the latest changes and update related trac tickets.
Note to devs: There's a new version of ActionBarSherlock out, please update your local version of the library. Using the new version should fix #510 so that's a win.
Even with all of the major changes in 2.3, it looks like the release went really well! There's been a few minor issues reported along with a few NullPointerExceptions that showed in the Google Play reports. @daniloercoli also discovered a bug where the app wasn't persisting certain activities after you left the app.
Issues have been trac'd in the 2.3.1 milestone
All of these issues have been fixed up already and we're on track for a 2.3.1 release on Monday. Build can be found here if you want to try it out over the weekend: http://bit.ly/11LQpNq
Dan and Danilo are discussing. Toggle Comments
2.3 update is now live in Google Play! Thanks again to everyone that contributed and tested, you guys rock!
Thanks to everyone (over 150 of you!) that tried out the 2.3 beta! There was a lot of great feedback (a.k.a bugs) that came in that we fixed last week. There were actually quite a few changes so it makes sense to do a second beta to make sure it is a solid release.
Here's a few things that have changed since beta 1:
So, try out beta 2!
Download it here:
As always, post feedback here or in a trac ticket.
It's about time for the 2.3 beta, which is chock-full of awesome UI updates. ActionBar? Check. MenuDrawer? Check. More Holo goodness? Triple-check.
Because of all the UI updates, we'd really like your help in beta testing this new release. If you could please report in on which device you have tested with, it would really help us as well. In general, please poke around with the new UI and features, and let us know what you like/don't like. If something is broken, be sure to let us know as well!
Here's the download link, make sure your device allows installation from 'Unknown Sources' so that you can install the app.
While the beta is going I'm going to reach out to the WP-Polyglots to get the translation strings updated.
Dan, Donncha, Caleb, and 1 other are discussing. Toggle Comments


text:
On Nov. 7, 1991, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers basketball superstar, announced in a televised press conference that he was HIV positive. This came as a huge shock to millions of people who had believed for so long that HIV was a disease affecting only gay, white men and IV drug users.
His disclosure became a serious game changer. It prompted people who had never thought they were at risk to get tested; it encouraged people to educate themselves about HIV transmission and safer sex; and it lessened stigma and emboldened others to be open with their own HIV status.
So to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Magic's HIV disclosure, we reached out to the HIV community to see how Magic impacted their own work, lives and perception of the HIV epidemic in the U.S.


text:
Financial Services
The Property Inventory Section of Auxiliary/Service Unit Accounting is responsible for maintaining a permanent and detailed centralized inventory system for recording all moveable tangible capitalized property (items costing $5000 or more) purchased with University funds, acquired by private gifts, or transferred from an outside source as required by the Federal Government, the State of Oklahoma Department of Central Services and the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents. Property Inventory is also responsible for tracking non-capitalized, highly portable and/or theft prone property as deemed necessary by the University administration and departments. Additionally, Property Inventory coordinates physical inventories of University and sponsor-owned moveable tangible capitalized property and selected tangible non-capitalized property on an annual basis.
At no time can a University department or office discard a University asset without proper authorization; nor can a University asset be given or donated to any individual, private corporation, or non-profit organization.
Accountability and Responsibility
Accountability - Accountability for all moveable tangible property in use rests with department chairs, directors, and budget unit heads and is required in order to minimize risk of misuse, damage, theft, or loss of assets. Accountability is the requirement imposed on those individuals empowered with the authority to decide as to the acquisition, employment, and disposition of assets. Accountability cannot be delegated, but can only be transferred to other accountable individuals, or discharged through the proper execution of this procedure. If a breach of accountability results in significant loss (either instantly or cumulatively over time) to the University, appropriate administrative action may be taken. Unless separate documentation has been issued to assign or delegate accountability for an asset to a specific individual (e.g., principal investigator of a sponsored program), such accountability shall rest with the department chair, director, or budget unit head whose org/project paid for the asset. For assets that are funded from more than one org/project, accountability will rest with the respective department chair, director, or budget unit head that paid for the majority of the cost of the asset.
Responsibilities - Each department chair, director and/or budget unit head is responsible for all property purchased or transferred to his/her area as reflected on the official inventory records of the University. Specific responsibilities are as follows:
Approval of off-campus usage of equipment that he/she has departmental accountability, which results in the removal of the equipment from University controlled facilities. In these situations an Equipment Inventory Off-Campus Usage Authorization Form must be fully completed and a copy forwarded to the Property Inventory Section of Financial Services. This form must be completed annually for each item that is used off-site (non-University controlled facilities).
The Office of Internal Auditing has the responsibility for determining the effectiveness of the property control procedures, as well as, departmental compliance.
During the annual inventory, the Property Inventory Section shall provide each department with instructions for completing the inventory and a computer printout listing all property items currently under their responsibility. The completed, signed inventory report and any change of status forms must be returned to the Property Inventory Section by the date indicated. The Property Inventory Section will validate that the inventory report is properly completed, review all items added for appropriateness of such action, review all items to be removed and the reasons thereof prior to removal, update the Asset Management System, and compile an updated inventory report to be forwarded to the department for verification of the changes made.
The Property Inventory Section is responsible for submitting an annual report of current inventory of tangible assets owned by the Health Sciences Center as of June 30 of the preceding fiscal year to the Department of Central Services by August 15 of the current fiscal year.
Return to Top
Tangible Capital Asset - A tangible capital asset is one that is moveable (i.e., not permanently attached to a building), has a useful life extending beyond one year, and whose cost (i.e., invoice price plus freight, installation, etc.) is $5000 or more. Examples of tangible capital assets are: office equipment, lab equipment, shop equipment, motor vehicles, furniture, tools, etc. A tangible capital asset cost is "capitalized" or reported as an asset on an organization's balance sheet rather than "expensing" the cost of the item against the current fiscal year's operations.
Tangible Non-Capital Asset - A tangible non-capital asset is one that has a useful life of one year or less and/or whose cost is less than $5000. The cost of a tangible non-capital asset is "expensed" on an organization's income statement against the current fiscal year's operations.
Return to Top
Property Accounting Procedures
Acquisition - Tangible Capitalized Property
All assets with a cost of $5000 or more and a useful life extending beyond one year shall not be expensed in the current period, but shall be carried as assets of the University and posted to the detailed, centralized property records maintained by the Property Inventory Section.
When an asset is purchased through the Accounts Payable Section the invoice is forwarded to the Property Inventory Section once processed for payment. The Property Inventory Section then reviews the invoice to ensure the item was appropriately classified as a capital asset prior to assigning an inventory number and entering into the Asset Management System. The asset is then physically tagged (labeled) by the Property Inventory Section personnel or tagged by the acquiring department if authorized by the Property Inventory Section.
When an asset is purchased on a University issued procurement card the department forwards the invoice to the Property Inventory Section for review to ensure the item was appropriately classified as a capital asset prior to assigning an inventory number and entering into the Asset Management System. The asset is then physically tagged (labeled) by the Property Inventory Section personnel or tagged by the acquiring department if authorized by the Property Inventory Section.
Affixing tags to certain items is impractical or undesirable (e.g., inaccessible property, works of art, etc.). In these instances, an inventory record is still created, maintained and inventory accomplished on these items. Inventory tags for these items shall be maintained in a central location readily accessible to the inventory control officer.
Inventory tags must not be removed from property except by authorized Property Inventory Section personnel.
Items of property costing $5000 or more on federally sponsored research grants and contracts must be screened against existing University property in order to ensure that there is no like property already available to meet the needs for which the property is being purchased. The Grants Accounting Section forwards a Property Inventory Screening form to the Property Inventory Section to determine if like property exists. If like property is found to exist, the Grants Accounting Section contacts the department(s) to determine if the property is available to be shared. If like property is available to share, the Grants Accounting Section informs the requesting department of the property availability. If no like property is available, the Grants Accounting Section approves the purchase request.
Property transferred to the University under a sponsored program agreement should be coordinated through the Office of Research Administration. The property must be in useable condition, physically inventoried, assigned an inventory number, and entered into the Asset Management System according to its book value.
Property on loan from the Federal Government must be accounted for and inventoried in the same manner as other University property.
Acquisition - Tangible Non-Capitalized Property
Items that are highly portable and theft prone are candidates for tracking within the University's centralized inventory system. Other than those items specifically identified by University administration, tracking items costing less than $5000 in the University's centralized inventory system is at each department's discretion; however, departments continue to be responsible for properly accounting for all tangible non-capitalized property. Tracked items will be assigned an inventory number but not capitalized in the University accounting records, therefore not depreciated. Departments are responsible for physically tagging non-capitalized items with Property Inventory Section assigned tags. Other than items required to be tracked by University administration, the Property Inventory Section does not require formal physical inventories on non-capitalized items. However, when periodic physical inventories are performed for departmental purposes the Property Inventory Section will compile or assist in compiling a tracked property inventory report to be used in the physical inventory. Departments are responsible for notifying the Property Inventory Section when items no longer need to be tracked and should be removed from the Asset Management System.
Return to Top
University assets are to be disposed of in a manner that will accrue maximum benefit to the University. Before any action can be taken to dispose of property, the excess property must be made available for screening against University requirements. Research items in working condition should remain in place during the initial screening period. A Service Unit Request (SUR) to Moving Services and an Equipment Removal form must be filled out completely indicating the inventory number, serial number, and nomenclature of the property being surplused. The Department of General Services will communicate campus-wide the listing of surplus property specifying the screening period. If a department wishes to acquire any of the surplus property, a SUR to Moving Services must be initiated.
If no University departments wish to acquire the surplus item(s), then an attempt to dispose of the surplus assets is made through public auction. Prior to a public auction, State of Oklahoma public schools can each acquire a designated number of items by petitioning the Records Manager for General Services in writing. Items remaining after the auction may be discarded as worthless assets.
1. Trade-In - Whenever an asset is traded-in on a like-asset with additional payment involved, the inventory number, serial number, model and description of asset traded in must appear on the related purchasing document(s). A copy of the purchasing document(s) and credit invoice must be attached to the Removal of Equipment from Inventory Records form signed by the department chair, director, or budget unit head and forwarded to the Property Inventory Section.
2. Asset One-For-One Exchange - A one for one exchange for a like asset with no additional payment involved will be supported by a memorandum from the Department Chair. The memorandum will include a description of the item to be traded in, such as brand, serial number, model and inventory number. The same information must be provided for the new item received. The memorandum must be signed by the department chair, director, or budget unit head and forwarded to the Property Inventory Section.
3. Return an Asset for Credit - A copy of the credit invoice with the Removal of Equipment from Inventory Records form signed by the department chair, director, or budget unit head must be sent to the Property Inventory Section for removal of an asset from the inventory records.
4. Cannibalized Assets - If an asset has been cannibalized due to notwarranting reutilization, a Removal of Equipment from Inventory Records form must be filled out completely, signed by the department chair, director, or budget unit head and forwarded to the Property Inventory Section for removal of the asset from the property records.
Return to Top
1. Cash Sales - Departments are not authorized to make cash sales of University property. University property may be sold for cash only after every attempt has been made to redistribute the items to meet other valid University requirements. Cash sales will be conducted only by Purchasing using public bid procedures with the proceeds deposited into the University's revolving fund unless otherwise authorized by the Vice President for Administrative Affairs to be deposited elsewhere.
2. Missing Items/Unable to Locate - If a department is reasonably sure a missing item was not stolen but removed from one area to another and cannot be located, a Missing Equipment Notification form must be filled out in its entirety and submitted to the Property Inventory Section within thirty (30) days of discovery. This form must be signed by the representative. Campus Police should also be notified by the department chair, director, or budget unit head of the missing/unable to locate items. Missing/unable to locate items will remain on the AssetManagement System through the next inventory cycle. After two consecutive inventory cycles, the Equipment Removal form shall be forwarded to the supervisor of the Property InventorySection and/or Controller for approval to purge from the Asset Management System. The Property Inventory Section shall report the loss to the stateinventory control officer within thirty (30) days of discovery and Internal Auditing annually.
3. Stolen Assets - The disposition of assets lost through theft must bedocumented by a report from the Campus Police and a Removal of Equipment from Inventory Records form signed by the department chair,director, or budget unit head. These documents shall be submitted to theProperty Inventory Section within thirty (30) days of discovery. In turn, theProperty Inventory Section shall report the loss to the state inventory control officer within thirty (30) days of discovery.
4. Transfers of Assets - At no time will title to property vested in the University be transferred directly to a terminating faculty member. Transfer of property may be considered when:
a) It is or was the specific intent of the donor that the property is or wasto support the work of the terminating faculty member rather than a program of the University and that the property ownership should betransferred to the institution to which the faculty is moving.
b) The property was purchased from funds supporting an on going program which the donor or granting agency will continue at the newemploying institution.
c) Transfers of property will be pre-authorized by the appropriate contracting official and approved by the appropriate dean/departmentchair and designated executive/administrative officer.
5. Property Inventory Adjustments - Whenever possible, the property inventory system should be updated as soon as a change of status occurs. This helps insure the property inventory system remains in close agreement with the property actually on hand and facilitates the progress of scheduled physical inventories. The Property Inventory Section will conduct spot inventories of items in order to test the validity of the inventory records. However, these spot inventories do not relieve the department of the responsibility for conducting their own spot inventories.
Return to Top
Exceptions to specific provisions of this policy must be submitted in writing and approved by the Vice President for Administration & Finance.
Return to Top


text:
Oaks chips sanctioned by French government
Sun 5 Mar 2006
The use of oak chips in wine making has been sanctioned by the French government. According to one source, making wine in this way would transform winemaking into 'the way they make food in McDonald's.'
Source: Decanter Magazine June 2006


text:
Student Records Privacy - FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
- The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the university receives a written request for access.
- The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes inaccurate or misleading.
- The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
- The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the university to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
- Directory information may be released without the written consent from the student, unless the student specifies to the contrary as described below.
To withhold directory information from the public, the student normally must file a form available in the Office of the University Registrar within one week from the beginning of the fall semester (or the semester in which the students enters). The order for withholding will remain in effect until the student rescinds it in writing. The form for withholding directory information will inform the student of some possible consequences. For example, if the student's name is withheld, he or she cannot participate in intercollegiate athletics where team rosters are published, or commencement ceremonies.
The complete FERPA policy is available at http://www.stthomas.edu/registrar/student/ferpa


text:
"80% of success is showing up!" Woody Allen
This is your life, it is real and it is definitely not a dress rehearsal. This is it. This moment is all you have. Are you giving it your best?
It does not matter what your situation is. It does not matter what you finances are, your age, sex, religion, nationality, etc. All that matters is your heart, what you want to create and your level of belief and commitment. By "showing up" you are already on your way to success.
The Game of Life can be very challenging at times. It can bring you down to your knees and humble you big time. Regardless of the challenges or the circumstances you are facing, you can transform it and create success right now.
There is always hope. Will you let go of the negative and accentuate the positive? Will you give yourself a chance for a new moment, a new reality?
All things are possible. The good that you have been seeking is seeking you! Let go of the old and open your mind and heart to something new. Choose health, joy, success and prosperity!
Be 100% committed to give yourself a chance to succeed. Invest in yourself with all of your energy. "Own your power" and be "all in." Energy is so important to make things happen. Everything in the universe is made out of energy and it takes energy to create what you want. You must have enough energy to transcend any limitation. So raise your energy and move forward in the direction of your dreams.
Start acknowledging the positive things, people, situations or circumstances in your life. Be thankful for whatever you have, even if it is only one thing. Start where you are, with what you have and do what you can. Take life one moment at a time. Be present and stay present and focus on the good at hand.
Life presents you with a choice every moment. Listen to your intuition and choose the highest and best outcome available. You can make your dream happen. Go the distance!
🙂 Lee
The MEGA Coach


text:
Dee Snider Steers Clear of Drama on 'Celebrity Apprentice'
Dee Snider stepped behind the camera to direct a mop commercial that helped his team win this week's challenge on 'Celebrity Apprentice.' Most importantly, he didn't break his finger, get operated on or risk angering the 'Incredible Hulk,' as he's done across the last three weeks.
Snider deftly steered clear of the personal drama that erupted between team captain (and surprisingly good dancer) Lou Ferrigno, Clay Aiken and Penn Jillette. In a nutshell, Aiken called Jillette "condescending" for being too tough on the Hulk's original ideas for the commercial they needed to make.
In the magician's defense, the idea was corny, and after the above argument erupted the team came up with a substantial twist that made it much better. If Jillette had played nice rather than give his true opinion, not only would they have been saddled with a bad idea, but then he truly would have been condescending to Ferrigno.
After dryly noting and then calmly dismissing Jillette's continued anger over the situation, Snider got the team focused and back in the business of making a good commercial. Along with Aiken, he brought the best out of a surprisingly nervous Ferrigno for the filming and edited the footage together quite nicely.
The men's team ended up winning, and earned the right to watch the women rip themselves to shreds in the boardroom. Snider got off a couple of great wisecracks about the proceedings — we particularly liked his "something about herself" comment referencing Aubrey O'Day's favorite conversational subject.
In general, Snider seems like one centered, cool customer, who's taking the challenges seriously without getting caught up in the nonsense that often goes along with these shows. When this show started, we kind of wanted him eliminated — so we could have our Sunday nights free. But now, we're rooting for him to go all the way!
Watch Dee Snider Direct Lou Ferrigno on 'Celebrity Apprentice'


text:
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate. Buyer to verify all information. The multiple listing information is provided by Wasatch Front Regional Multiple ListingService, Inc. from a copyrighted compilation of listings. The compilation of listings and each individual listing are � 2014 Wasatch Front Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc., All Rights Reserved. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify
prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Show More...
By registering, you agree to our terms of use and that real estate professionals and lenders may call/text you about your inquiry, which may involve use of automated means and prerecorded/artificial voices. You don't need to consent as a condition of buying any property, goods or services. Messages/data rates may apply.


text:
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Bobby Abreu visit Taiwan for business purpose
Even though Wang is not in Taiwan now, but he asked his teacher who is the general manager of one of Taiwan pro baseball team to take care of Bobby Abreu for him before he left Taiwan. Bobby jokes with Taiwan media about his goal for 2008 season. He hopes he can reach 30/30 just like his own sport brand. Of course, Later, The true goal for him is getting his first champion with Yankees this season. He even writes "Good Luck" in Mandarin to Taiwanese media.(The picture is that Good Luck autograph)(picture from自由時報)
During this whole trip in Taiwan, Bobby is very friendly and signs autographs as many as he can.
18 comments:
- Todd Drew said...
Bobby Abreu fits in so well with this team. I think he'll get off to a fast start this year.
- February 3, 2008 at 11:08 AM
- Jessica Lee said...
I agree with you. I hope he has a great year as well.
- February 4, 2008 at 12:27 AM
- yanks26 said...
Bobby will have a strong year this year, it's his contract year.
- February 4, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Meyda Tiffany lamps are one of the greatest creations [B][URL=http://www.tiffanysfree.com]tiffany bracelets[/URL][/B] under this label of luxurious lamps. These lamps are a statement of elegance [U][B]tiffany pendants[/U][/B] and there is no mistaking their beauty. There is much enjoyment to be found in the [B]tiffany bracelets[/B] presence of these artistic light pieces.
Tiffany lighting first made its emergence on [B]tiffany engagement rings[/B] the scene in the 19th century and they popularity continues today as the beauty that has [U][B]tiffany charms[/U][/B] started so long ago continues to light up many homes in this country. Although, originals of this type [B][URL=http://www.tiffanysfree.com]tiffany earrings[/URL][/B] of lighting are expensive and rare there are many reproductions that have [B]pandora jewellery[/B] passed down the look of the original handcrafted glass pieces.
The Meyda Tiffany lamps are just one of the many things this family-operated [B]tiffany london[/B] business is busy with. There line of products includes man [U][B]tiffany engagement rings[/U][/B] types of lighting as well as landscape lighting, novelty lighting, wall sconces and ceiling [U][B]tiffany[/U][/B] fixtures. Furniture and fireplace screens are also part of their [U]tiffany][/U] collection of products.
This company began by accident [B]tiffany earrings[/B] what Ida Cohen requested her husband, Meyer, craft a stain glass window for the kitchen of their home. Enjoying the process, this [U]pandora necklaces[/U] hobby soon evolved into a profitable business. This glass [B]pandora bangles[/B] lighting d¨¦cor began to be professionally manufactured. Meyda [B]tiffany & co[/B] Lighting was born from Meyer and Ida [B][URL=http://www.pandoraforyou.com]pandora[/URL][/B] and the rest is history.
While these products can be pricey, they offer high [B]tiffany earrings[/B] quality that is crafted using proven and tested techniques. But these [U][B]pandora jewelry[/U][/B] elegant light fixtures are an investment that is worth having in [U][B]tiffany[/U][/B] any home or office. If you are looking for [U][B]tiffany necklaces[/U][/B] a d¨¦cor that is truly unique and will [U]tiffany jewellery][/U] standout Meyda tiffany lighting should be a definite consideration. Every [U][B]tiffany[/U][/B] single piece is created with a heart full of desire for absolute perfection in glass lighting. Even [U]pandora jewellery[/U] amidst the many imitators out there, the real creations of Meyda can easily [U][B]tiffany necklaces[/U][/B] be spotted since they stand out in the quality and overall appeal.
- August 11, 2010 at 9:29 AM
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]buying levitra on weekends [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]buy mg levitra [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]discount levitra cialis levitra online canada [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]watermelon or levitra [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]india and levitra men [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra libido dick [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra side efects warnings [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra ukforum [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]natural levitra king soopers [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra free levitra find charles edinburgh [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra and nitroglycern [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]online generic levitra overnight [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra and performance enhancement [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra treatment impotence [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]online sales levitra [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra high blood sugar [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]health health levitra levitra woman woman [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra gay stories [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]need levitra [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]natural levitra king soopers [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]readily available alternatives to levitra [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]djvadim levitra [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]buy lady uk levitra [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]can levitra help with zoloft efects [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]pfizer levitra pharmacy [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]women taking levitra [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra alcahol [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]taking levitra and alcohol [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]india and levitra men [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra reaction [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra inurl [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]buy levitra online au [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]which state shares levitra [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]levitra last longer [/url]
[url=http://www.atv.com/forum/showthread.php?p=26410#post26410]side-efects levitra [/url]
- August 15, 2010 at 1:55 PM
As y'all might have noticed, I will do whatever it takes to [B][URL=http://www.tiffanyfree.uk.com]tiffany[/URL][/B] weed out the most popular and chic jewelry around, even it takes traveling to [U][B]tiffany sets[/U][/B] very warm, beautiful areas like the island of Siesta Key in Florida. In fact, I'm even staying an extra few days here [U]pandora beads[/U] just to make sure that I absorb as much information and style as humanly [B]tiffany engagement rings[/B] possible (either that or I'm simply not interested in journeying back to the cold tundra that is New York City). Either way, this is the best way for me to [B]pandora bracelets[/B] report back to you all the excellent styles that are pervading the fashion scene for the [U]tiffany][/U] spring and summer of 2009!
If any of you saw the 2008 romantic comedy, Fool's [U][B]pandora uk[/U][/B] Gold, I'm certain you found yourself frantically Googling Kate Hudson's Palm [B][URL=http://www.tiffanyfree.uk.com]tiffany bracelets[/URL][/B] Tree Necklace to find out where you could get one just like it. The palm tree necklace was popular last year, and is still flying [B]pandora jewellery[/B] off the shelves today. There truly is something appealing about this shining sterling silver and cubic zirconia necklace with its intricate palm tree design. Of course, we're all aware that [B]tiffany pendants[/B] the palm tree necklace that Kate wears in the movie is the real Tiffany & Co. version, which is made of diamonds, but unless you [U][B]tiffany uk[/U][/B] are also a multi-millionaire like Kate, you probably will also stick to the inspired [U]tiffany & co][/U] version.
On top of various forms of palm tree jewelry, I have [U]pandora uk[/U] found a bevvy of starfish, seahorse, and turquoise and coral-colored jewelry in the many boutiques and shops that Siesta [U]tiffany jewellery][/U] Key boasts. Look for two-tone starfish jewelry as a big hit this spring and summer, as well [U][B]pandora bracelets[/U][/B] as the Tiffany Inspired Anchor Necklaces, which is another fan-favorite. It also incorporates a [B]pandora bracelets[/B] sterling silver and cubic zirconia design that is nautical and airy for the [B]tiffany uk[/B] warmer weather.
Another ring that I get numerous compliments [B][URL=http://www.pandorajewellery.uk.com]pandora uk[/URL][/B] on is an oxidized silver ring that I wear that has a big round cultured freshwater pearl at its center. The oxidized [U][B]tiffany rings[/U][/B] silver and pearl blends classiness with art-nouveau for a modern look that is truly [U][B]pandora uk[/U][/B] unique and sure to catch some attention.
- September 8, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Now 09 Christmas is just around the corner [B][URL=http://www.tiffanyfree.uk.com]tiffany engagement rings[/URL][/B] and people are all busy buying presents for their families and friends. Then [U]discount tiffany jewelry[/U] what kind of presents should we buy? Many of us may [B]tiffany jewellery uk[/B] choose jewelry, for their elegance and quality. And [U][B]knockoff tiffany jewelry[/U][/B] what's more, jewelry has very high preserve value. However, there are [B]best website to buy discounted tiffany jewelry[/B] so many brands of jewelry and which has the highest reserve value? The following [B]authentic tiffany jewelry[/B] are the top 5 pieces of jewelry with high reserve value.
The fourth one is the Harry Winston [B]discount tiffany jewelry[/B] earrings of Diamond de Neige. The earrings were inspired by snowflakes [U]baltimore tiffany jewelry[/U] and decorated by diamonds. When shining in the light, the earrings [U][B]tiffany jewelry store[/U][/B] would remind you of the snow flying in winter. And also, the [U][B]discount tiffany jewelry[/U][/B] dissymmetric two earrings add more elegance to [U]authentic tiffany jewelry monthly promotion[/U] themselves.
Many people may know the leopard Cartier, which was the [B]buyers of tiffany jewelry sets[/B] symbol of Duchess Windsor. During that time, Duke of Windsor, in order to [U][B]fake tiffany jewelry[/U][/B] show his love for his wife, asked Cartier & Co. to design some special kind of jewelry for his wife. And [B][URL=http://www.tiffanyfree.uk.com]tiffany bracelets[/URL][/B] Cartier designed a brooch for Duchess Windsor which was leopard-shaped. This [B]best website to buy discounted tiffany jewelry[/B] was the first time Cartier designed some jewelry [U][B]tiffany jewelry boxes[/U][/B] according to some kind of animals. And later, the leopard became [B][URL=http://www.etiffanystore.com]tiffany co[/URL][/B] Duchess Windsor's symbol and this series of jewelry became the masterpieces [U]authentic tiffany jewelry[/U] in Cartier history.
The first one is Ribbons Tiffany which was designed by [B]fake tiffany jewelry[/B] the famous designer Jean Schlumberger. The diamond in the middle weighs 128.54 carat. It was engraved [U][B]baltimore tiffany jewelry[/U][/B] from a huge yellow diamonds, weighing 287.42 carat, which means half of the [B][URL=http://www.etiffanystore.com]tiffany[/URL][/B] original diamond was discarded. What's more, the diamond of Ribbon Tiffany has 82 facets of cut while the [B][URL=http://www.pandorajewellery.uk.com]pandora beads[/URL][/B] traditional Tiffany diamonds only have 58 facets.
- September 9, 2010 at 9:57 PM
As y'all might have noticed, I will do whatever it takes to [B][URL=http://www.tiffanyfree.uk.com]tiffany engagement rings[/URL][/B] weed out the most popular and chic jewelry around, even it takes traveling to [U][B]tiffany sets[/U][/B] very warm, beautiful areas like the island of Siesta Key in Florida. In fact, I'm even staying an extra few days here [U]pandora[/U] just to make sure that I absorb as much information and style as humanly [B]tiffany bracelets[/B] possible (either that or I'm simply not interested in journeying back to the cold tundra that is New York City). Either way, this is the best way for me to [B]pandora[/B] report back to you all the excellent styles that are pervading the fashion scene for the [U]tiffany jewellery][/U] spring and summer of 2009!
If any of you saw the 2008 romantic comedy, Fool's [U][B]pandora[/U][/B] Gold, I'm certain you found yourself frantically Googling Kate Hudson's Palm [B][URL=http://www.tiffanyfree.uk.com]tiffany earrings[/URL][/B] Tree Necklace to find out where you could get one just like it. The palm tree necklace was popular last year, and is still flying [B]pandora jewellery[/B] off the shelves today. There truly is something appealing about this shining sterling silver and cubic zirconia necklace with its intricate palm tree design. Of course, we're all aware that [B]tiffany & co[/B] the palm tree necklace that Kate wears in the movie is the real Tiffany & Co. version, which is made of diamonds, but unless you [U][B]tiffany co[/U][/B] are also a multi-millionaire like Kate, you probably will also stick to the inspired [U]tiffany][/U] version.
On top of various forms of palm tree jewelry, I have [U]pandora uk[/U] found a bevvy of starfish, seahorse, and turquoise and coral-colored jewelry in the many boutiques and shops that Siesta [U]tiffany & co][/U] Key boasts. Look for two-tone starfish jewelry as a big hit this spring and summer, as well [U][B]pandora[/U][/B] as the Tiffany Inspired Anchor Necklaces, which is another fan-favorite. It also incorporates a [B]pandora bracelets[/B] sterling silver and cubic zirconia design that is nautical and airy for the [B]tiffany jewellery[/B] warmer weather.
Michelle is a member of the Mademoiselle Jewelry [B]tiffany london[/B] team - a company that was founded on the principal that jewelry is art. Mademoiselle Jewelry specializes in [U]tiffany rings][/U] unique jewelry, Tiffany Inspired jewelry and sterling silver jewelry. Each piece of jewelry is hand [U][B]pandora[/U][/B] selected for quality, uniqueness, and creativity. Mademoiselle Jewelry also carries jewelry lines specifically [B]pandora beads[/B] designed for men and children.
- September 12, 2010 at 12:45 PM
What's Up people, decent board I have found It exceedingly accommodating & it has helped me out tons
I hope to be able to contribute & guide others like this forum has helped me
[URL=http://electricalhelper.co.uk/electrical-help/install_a_consumer_unit.htm]consumer unit[/URL]
- October 4, 2010 at 7:41 PM
I've been suspended from ebay numerous times. The first time, I sold an item and the buyer paid for it and I shipped it out. But after he received it he claimed that he had never received it, he did receive the package.
However, no item inside. He sent me back the box, and I had to give him a full refund. What crap is that? I ended up not refunding him and my accounts got closed.
Now everytime i create a new account I get banned again!! What can I do? I did find this ebook[url=http://www.thoughts.com/winningvedo23/suspended-ebay-account] ebay stealth[/url] and I really think its worth the 30 bucks they ask for it.. I'm about to buy it too! If any of you have any suggestions or tips feel free to let me know!
Thanks again, ralph
- December 12, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Associatedcontentnetwork.com Article directory free for publish your press release and articles !
- December 29, 2010 at 4:19 AM
I have been looking to discover some good GPA scholarships on-line, but could not find any till now!
Then I found this website, so definitely check them out! They even give away huge amounts of each day money!
The best[url=http://www.gpascholarships.org] scholarships gpa[/url] to your schooling proper now!
- January 4, 2011 at 10:32 PM
[b][url=http://www.louisvuittonsalemarket.com/]louis vuitton handbags[/url][/b] Allow to cool down in advance of decorating. Then set out pink frosting, candies along with other fun edible merchandise and permit the ladies frost and adorn. Then let them take in the cookies as section in their snack, or wrap them in plastic wrap to take dwelling as portion with the just take home present..
[b][url=http://www.cheapuggsstore.com/]www.cheapuggsstore.com[/url][/b] Large numbers of wholesome meals choices can be obtained for people trying to management their pimples and also increase their over-all wellness as a result of their food plan. Anti-oxidants, fiber and nutrients are all contained in clean eco-friendly greens and full grain goods plus they act to be a stabilizer for sugar amounts inside of the blood and for insulin secretion. Omega-3 fatty acids are advantageous in reducing epidermis inflammations and so they may be acquired from oily, cold water fish resources.
[b][url=http://www.uggsclearancebusiness.com/]www.uggsclearancebusiness.com[/url][/b] One of many factors why Sean John Clothing for guys has become successful is for the reason that he knows how to use sexual intercourse appeal to market place his solutions to gentlemen. However, you can't use the exact same marketing and advertising thoughts accustomed to promote men's outfits to endorse women's garments. This can be the place Sean John Girls unsuccessful..
[b][url=http://www.uggsoutletnow.com/]uggs outlet[/url][/b] Rather than raging an email where ever to not mention almost all over the place, well-targeted advertising and marketing is likely to make a appreciably raised arrive back, particularly for types costs manufactured. Just one unique the be . The shoulder capsule is definitely the connective fundamental tissue a .
[b][url=http://www.uggsoutletnow.com/]uggs outlet[/url][/b] Mentor purses are much less costly than their competing designer manufacturers. When compared to more expensive brands, they provide terrific selling prices, setting up at about two hundred pounds. Will not expect to pay over 5 hundred bucks for even superior conclusion Coach handbags.
[b][url=http://www.cheapuggsstore.com/]cheap ugg boots[/url][/b] Does she like collaborating in with dolls? Then I am wanting to wager that she desire a doll pram. Youthful girls love to imitate their mums and also the mothers that they see about the highway. They like to walk with their buddies, pushing their dolls in their prams throughout the backyard..
- December 19, 2012 at 5:12 AM
[url=http://www.footballravensprostore.com/ray_lewis_jersey_super_bowl]Ray Lewis Jersey[/url] emurbursofs
[url=http://www.footballravensprostore.com/]Nike Ravens Super Bowl Jersey[/url] TynckeyncBype
[url=http://www.49ersonlineofficialstore.com/mike_iupati_jersey_super_bowl]Mike Iupati Jersey[/url] Proonseorek
- January 20, 2013 at 1:19 AM
[url=http://www.footballravensprostore.com/ed_reed_jersey_super_bowl]Ed Reed Jersey[/url] emurbursofs
[url=http://www.patriotsfootballprostore.com/logan_mankins_jersey_super_bowl]Logan Mankins Jersey[/url] TynckeyncBype
[url=http://www.49ersonlineofficialstore.com/patrick_willis_jersey_super_bowl]Patrick Willis Jersey[/url] Proonseorek
- January 20, 2013 at 10:09 AM
w$p1erajmy hosp1cja Wysiłek Łódź Podbródek Nauka Filozofia Rządzić Intellegent Pęcherzyk Nadzieja Wyrażenie Błąd Pieszy Proszek Mieszanina Hobby Podwórze Poza Oceń mnie Priorytet Katastrofa Powód Grubość Przyjazny Czujny Skupiać w$p1erajmy hosp1cja Gniazdo Kanał Kosztować Procent Kochanie Ulga Klub Gotować Wysoki Dług Szybko Żółty Rewolucja Zagiąć Chmura Wymiotować Poziomy Małżeństwo Podbródek Wymusić Przyjemność Członkostwo Grzeczny Malutki Oszacować [url=http://seopomaga.pl/]seopomaga[/url] Suma Wiejski Nerwowo Kolega Bezrobotny Platforma Przysięgać Słodki Dokładnie W przybliżeniu Dach Komora Spadać Ukryj I Wysoki Zrozumieć Obrona Śruba Remis I Delikatny Siewny Zagiąć Uśpiony Grozić Tkanina w$p1erajmy hosp1cja Emocjonalny Żywy Magazine I Adwokat Test Usuwanie Broń Duchowy Nerw Pamiętać Wujek Krawędź Line II Ton Uczyć Zazdrosny Szukaj Tajemnica Uciec Kelner II Obrazić Wstrząsać Żelazo Błąd Tata
- March 15, 2013 at 10:05 AM
PyD mjKH e tePS http://louisffvuittonffonline.webs.com/ mtIA q piJK vnC [url=http://louisffvuittonffonline.webs.com/ ]louis vuitton luggage[/url] CxC o ulMM http://autorettokochi1jp.com/ ftNT h fpRG vyL [url=http://autorettokochi1jp.com/]coach 財布[/url] JbC f lcQB http://yuuguukochiinjp.com/ fdJP k neLR ccB [url=http://yuuguukochiinjp.com/]coach 財布[/url] RtF b hfTH http://dendouerumesu.com/ fjXA h cnUQ mtF [url=http://dendouerumesu.com/]エルメス バッグ[/url] FdG fpTL n evLC http://kochijapdokutokua.com/ nwRG r hoEZ qbK [url=http://kochijapdokutokua.com/]コーチ バッグ メンズ[/url] WhN ezDS n zpZL http://sinsakuerumesu.com/ pbAI i xiWD vnV [url=http://sinsakuerumesu.com/]エルメス エブリン[/url] YiF isQA y drPZ http://saiyasunekochi1jp.com/ oxCO j nkJH kaT [url=http://saiyasunekochi1jp.com/]coach 財布[/url] DgC lhVW p adEW http://louisagvuittonwastores.webs.com/ xkAV i geCZ yaJ [url=http://louisagvuittonwastores.webs.com/]louis vuitton wallets[/url]
- March 27, 2013 at 6:03 AM
http://hermesbags.citationguide.net cheap hermes outlet designer hermes bags replica
- May 18, 2013 at 7:22 AM


text:
PDF Report (500Kb)
View other formats
This report is part of the annual series providing descriptive statistics concerning child dental health in Victoria. Data have been collected on patients of the Victorian School Dental Service.
We'd love to know any feedback that you have about the AIHW website, its contents or reports.
Required fields


text:
This top is super comfortable and is an essential to add to your closet, 2 tone striped design, long sleeves, boat scoop neckline. Imported. 60% Cotton / 35% Polyester / 5% Spandex Model Info: Height: 5ft 5in | Waist: 24in | Hips: 34in | Chest: 32D Wear Size: Small
You're reviewing: NAVY WHITE CASUAL COMFORTABLE LONG SLEEVE STRIPE TOP
© 2017 Lollicouture.com. All Rights Reserved.


text: Writes tipster Zach, "It's good to see that Joakim Noah is spending his time during the lockout figuring out some low post moves and not hanging out with Florida coeds...oh, wait..." See what Zach did there? Noah is hanging out with coeds. That's why you're looking at that picture right now, noticing his right hand placement.


text:
Current WHO global phase of pandemic alert: Avian Influenza A(H5N1)
Current phase of global alert according to criteria described in the WHO Pandemic Influenza Risk Management Interim GuidanceThe pandemic influenza phases reflect WHO's risk assessment of the global situation regarding each influenza virus with pandemic potential that is infecting humans. These assessments are made initially when such viruses are identified and are updated based on evolving virological, epidemiological and clinical data. The phases provide a high-level, global view of the evolving picture.
As pandemic viruses emerge, countries and regions face different risks at different times. For that reason, countries are strongly advised to develop their own national risk assessments based on local circumstances, taking into consideration the information provided by the global assessments produced by WHO. Risk management decisions by countries are therefore expected to be informed by global risk assessments, but based on local risk assessments.
The current WHO phase of pandemic alert for avian influenza A(H5N1) is: ALERT
Alert phase: This is the phase when influenza caused by a new subtype1 has been identified in humans. Increased vigilance and careful risk assessment, at local, national and global levels, are characteristic of this phase.
If the risk assessments indicate that the new virus is not developing into a pandemic strain, a de-escalation of activities towards those in the interpandemic phase may occur.
Please consult the interim guidance document for complete information on pandemic phases:
More information on avian influenza H5N1 in humans can be found at the:
1 The IHR (2005) Annex 2 includes "human influenza caused by a new subtype" among the four specified diseases for which a case is necessarily considered "unusual or unexpected and may have serious public health impact, and thus shall be notified" in all circumstances to WHO.


text:
Small plane crashes Thursday near Truckee airport
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Crews were in the process of rescuing the lone occupant of a small plane that went down Thursday afternoon near Truckee Tahoe Airport, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.
At about 3 p.m., NCSO received a report that a single-engine aircraft crashed 7 miles east of the airport, near the California/Nevada border, said Undersheriff Joseph Salivar. The report came from the plane's occupant, using a cellphone. His injuries were unknown.
Helicopter rescue crews from Calfire and the California Highway Patrol assisted in airlifting the victim from the crash site.
The cause of the crash is unknown. It was unclear as of late Thursday if the plane was flying to or from the Truckee airport.
The investigation has been turned over to the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.


text:
Customer Support
Ask a question
Top 10 largest gold producers worldwide
Last 2014, regarding the gold production, the role of some countries was certainly more decisive than that of others. What are the top ranking countries?
In the ranking of 10 biggest gold producers worldwide, Ghana is in tenth position with 106 tons unsurprisingly as 90% of the national mines have gold. The 9th position goes to Indonesia; its more than 175,000 islands hide resources, gold among them, even though rumors say the quantity of gold equals to USA. Will this country surprise the world this year?
Mexico ranks eighth after it experienced a drop in gold production; meanwhile it is expected that the government invests in the gold mining sector following its plans to achieve financial stability. 7th - Canada astonished the gold market with an increase of gold production during 2014, from approximately 140 tons in 2013 to 153 tons.
From North to South, we return to Africa positioning South Africa in 6th place. The nation represents almost 50% of the gold reserves from all around the world, and it is closely followed by Peru, which production decreased due to high costs in gold mining sector. A decreased in gold production was also suffered by USA, with 200 tons in 2014 in comparison with 228 tons in 2013.
Which countries are on the podium? The bronze medal goes to Australia with approximately 270 tons; the silver medal is for Russia, which gold mining companies are facing difficulties to extract gold in new mines, but still its production increased 9%. And, finally– and quite literally – the golden medal corresponded to the Asian Giant, China, with more than 460 tons.
With the numbers at hand, it is time to wait for the figures in 2015 and how will they affect the gold price in the future.
Right now it is time to buy gold with the most profitable conditions in the Emgoldex online store. The company offers high quality investment gold bars, besides the opportunity for clients to create their own gold business and reserve to ensure the well-being of their future!
Keep up with the official website to get the latest news and share them with everyone to offer the best opportunity to buy gold!
Category: Gold news Publication date: 2015-03-16 15:24
|Gold Fixing | Price History


text:
May 6, 2006
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Every single starter registered a hit as MIT (21-13) capped the 2006 regular season with an 8-7 victory over Williams College (28-8). The Ephs salvaged a split with the Engineers after riding a dynamite pitching performance for a 7-1 victory in game one, although the game-two loss snapped a 13-game winning streak for Tech's NESCAC foe.
On the back of freshman ace, Dan Benz, Williams dominated the first tilt of the afternoon. The Ephs rookie righthander hurled a complete game, allowing only one run while scattering four hits in seven innings of work. The Engineers managed just one runner in scoring position after the first as Benz raised his collegiate ledger to 6-0. Sophomore Jay Turner (5-3) endured the loss for MIT after yielding six runs over 4.2 innings.
Junior Chris Kenney solidified his position as one of the best hitters in the NCAA, going 4-for-4 with two RBI in the first game, while senior Mike Overand finished 2-for-2 with two runs scored and a run batted in.
Williams went to work right away in game two, touching up MIT starter Chris D'Annunzio for three runs in the first frame. The Engineers responded in the bottom of the stanza with six runs on six singles. Senior Greg Williams, who finished with three RBI, keyed the first inning rally with a two-run knock.
MIT added two more runs in the third in chasing Matt Gustafson from the game before turning to its bullpen to close out the win. The Engineers went deep into their bench using five different arms in the second game. Junior Rich Kosoglow (1-0), who worked the fourth and fifth innings, got credited with the win, while Wayne Duggan recorded the final two outs of the afternoon to notch his fifth save of the year.
Williams scored a run in the top of the eighth and another in the ninth to tighten the gap, but Kenney popped up to short with one out and a runner on second to stifle the Ephs' comeback bid.
Saturday's win snapped an eight-game losing streak for MIT against Williams, while the victory ensured MIT's highest single-season win total since the club totaled a club-record 22 wins during the 1993 campaign.


text:
Simulation User Network
What is SUN?
The SUN was created to facilitate a conversation between users at all levels in the field of healthcare simulation. We have hosted SUNs for over 10 years and touched 20,000 simulation users. We understand your challenges - we have solutions! See how this conference can address your simulation training obstacles. SUN Conferences bring together industry leaders and subject matter experts to explore best practices and help advance simulation training across all healthcare disciplines.
- Discover innovative strategies
- Unite users and industry leaders
- Learn new techniques


text:
A wide variety of destination locations play host to the 2019 IRONMAN XC race series. Whether your distance of choice is 70.3 or 140.6, each venue will provide a unique race experience for you, your family and guests.
Pick a race on the beach, in the mountains or anywhere in-between.
*By qualification through the IRONMAN Executive Challenge Series only.


text:
Blueprint Project Memory Bracelet
A blueprint: what was once only a dream, suddenly becomes a reality with each line on the page. EcoSmart Designs created the Blueprint Project jewelry collection to keep you in step with the latest in fashion jewelry trends. The Blueprint Project features 100's of handmade charm designs grouped harmoniously on new adjustable memory bracelets to create stunning one-of-a-kind pieces. No two designs are the same. Make your dream to own a cutting edge piece of fashion jewelry a reality with EcoSmart Designs Blueprint Project jewelry collection. EcoSmart Designs is your source for American made, eco-friendly jewelry and charm designs.
Material: Lead-Free SafePewter™
Finish: Bright Polished


text:
Editor's Note: John Kao, dubbed "Mr. Creativity" by The Economist, is the chairman for the institute of large scale innovation and author of Innovation Nation. You can follow John on Twitter, Facebook and at www.johnkao.com. This post is the third of six pieces by John about his recent trip to China. The first post was China as an innovation nation. Check back each morning this week at 8am for the next installment.
By John Kao – Special to CNN
Two narratives are in play these days with regard to China's innovation future. They could not be more polar opposite. One is openly dismissive of China, while the other sees a massive threat from the East on a scale that makes the Japan of the 1980's seem like a tea party. The truth as always lies somewhere in between. But there is value in deconstructing these current perceptions because the future of China is definitely in play, and with it the world's response.
Perhaps the most obvious example of narrative #1 is a recent editorial in the Wall Street Journal, titled Chinese Innovation, A Paper Tiger. It argues that China's innovation prowess has been misleadingly marked up because of the number of patents it has filed. The authors, respected management academics, contend that the quality of those patents is low, more related to incremental improvement than groundbreaking innovation and therefore, China is not an innovation force to be reckoned with.
While this may be an argument for teaching logic in business schools, it is typical of a more general thesis - that the Chinese are imitators, that they will always remain "downstream" from us who are the "upstream" wellspring of world-changing innovation. The "paper tiger" reference itself suggests a kind of pejorative payback, in that it was originally used by Mao Zedong to describe America's lack of military will during the Korean war era.
Read post #1: China as an innovation nation.
Others who want to dismiss Chinese innovation with broad brush, negative strokes accuse the Chinese of attempting to win by cheating, citing ongoing issues with piracy and counterfeiting, or the perception of self-serving national innovation policies.
Finally there are those who feel that Chinese innovation is not relevant because the wheels are likely come off the Chinese economic juggernaut over time for many reasons, including: corruption, bad accounting practices, real estate bubbles and a social payment overhang of massive proportions.
The potential for upping the vitriol ante is disturbingly large, and does not lack for proponents. For example, Congressman Frank Wolf of Virginia recently introduced retaliatory legislation that effectively prohibits the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and NASA from any scientific collaboration with China, specifically any funding effort "to develop, design, plan, promulgate, implement or execute a bilateral policy, program, order, or contract of any kind to participate, collaborate, or coordinate bilaterally in any way with China or any Chinese-owned company." This is one reason why OSTP - the U.S. lead in the innovation dialogue with the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology - was not along for our study tour. If the Chinese had questions about our fiscal policies, think how they must now begin to wonder about our politics.
So where does this leave us? As mentioned earlier, the truth is somewhere in the middle. China is not the Beast from 20,000 Fathoms that is poised to eat our (and everyone else's) lunch. But they are richly endowed with innovation assets and their portfolio of investments are likely to pay off, which clearly makes them a force to be reckoned with.
What are these assets? First, and at an actuarial level, China's massive population creates the world's largest talent base. If you believe in the golden bee-bee theory of creativity (for example, that one out of a million people is a genius), then China has approximately 1,400 of such big brains. Capital? China has tons. Also, pent-up consumer demand and a high savings rate will support the development of an ocean of new businesses. National will? No one who visits China can miss the zeal with which national development is being pursued and the kind of hunger for knowledge that leads to business and social advancement.
Read post #2: Why is innovation so important to China?
Venture capital? Absolutely. While venture investing tracked at a respectable $5.4 billion in 2010, its growth rate is described as being "second to none" by Lux Research. And the ranks of business angels and entrepreneurs, though admittedly not many in the all-important serial entrepreneurs categories, is growing rapidly.
In terms of a national strategy for innovation, China definitely has one, and is iterating on it to realize continuous improvement. Innovation is clearly featured as a national priority in the 12th 5-year economic plan. More importantly, they have a cadre of leaders who get it, are responsible for it and are doing it. Innovation stewardship? Check. Infrastructure? Massive investment is pouring into science, technology, institutions of higher education, broadband etc. And perhaps most importantly, China has a national vision that the innovation drive is linked to.
Of course, there are significant liabilities on China's innovation balance sheet and a good number of significant potholes on her path to becoming an innovation powerhouse. Three are worth mentioning in particular.
Pothole #1 is the Chinese tendency to think vertically from an organizational perspective. That is to say the person on top gets wide latitude to call the shots, whether they are the CEO, the professor or the domain expert. Part of the subtext of the periodic suppression of dissent in China, in my view, is because it is culturally dissonant and disrespectful to oppose the authority of one's elders. I'm not justifying the Chinese position, but rather pointing out the challenges to the kind of innovation that largely comes from the edges and bottoms of organizations, and does not necessarily run parallel to a status hierarchy.
Related to this pothole is the overweighting of Chinese education towards neo-Confucian rote learning and "respect the teacher, learn the content" style of pedagogy. This shapes a culture that avoids risk and prefers incrementalism based on known business models rather than disruptive innovations that represent a leap into the unknown.
Pothole #2 is the tendency to rely on a centrally planned and top down approach to innovation. The Chinese approach to motivating innovation by linking benefits to the production of scientific papers and patents for example may be of some practical utility. But it also speaks to a nostalgia for an industrial model of productivity made up of objective inputs and outputs, metrics, and transform algorithms that fly in the face of much of what we know of as disruptive innovation, which can be inherently inefficient, nonlinear and on the edge.
Pothole #3 relates to ethical standards. The world will not accord China the full credibility it deserves until issues of reliable accounting, scientific honesty, and effective policing of intellectual property theft are addressed. The ethical issue inevitably leads to a perception of self dealing, and will be used by Congressman Wolf and others of his persuasion to justify the kind of retaliatory, zero-sum thinking that could lead to what one might call an innovation war. I will deal with that scenario as well as the potential for China-U.S. innovation collaboration in my fifth post of this series.
The views expressed in this article are solely those of John Kao.
Just as with everything in and about China, the future is unpredictable. My years of experience with and in China has shown that it's not over until it's over. Whatever you think could happen, no one can tell because of the maze of forces at play and most of them are hidden, possibly never to be exposed. At times the level of manipulations going on in the background is enough to write a novel. However as China gains and realizes its influence, the inherent underlying thinking of the Chinese "Use what you have, take what you can", will prevail and that outcome remains to be seen. The Art of War, 孫子Sun Tsu, is seen everyday, from the street vendor to the corporate exec in China.
So corporate America is an angel. CDO's and CDS's are the innovations of angelic USA. These are the real WMD-weapons of mass destruction. These inventions of the Americans have destroyed countless people including their own people and caused so much miseries to so many countries. Worse than nuclear bombs.
China will be the next bubble to burst. 99 percent of the workers who make our flat screen TVs and smart phone can't even move their families to the towns where they work, much less afford to buy one of the products they build for themselves.
Workers' paradise? I don't think so. Counter revolution? Not a question of if, but of when.
That is really fascinating, You're an overly skilled blogger. I've joined your feed and look ahead to in the hunt for more of your fantastic post. Also, I've shared your web site in my social networks


text:
Would You Move If You Could? — Survey of the Day
Home sweet home isn't looking so sweet for the majority of Americans.
In fact, according to a new poll from the YMCA of 1,000 adults, 60 percent would move from their community right now if they could.
However, at this point, financial and other economic consideration seem to be preventing this mass migration.
The poll also uncovered some of the reasons Americans are so dissatisfied with their local communities. Seventy-five percent of respondents said that they are worried about crime in their neighborhood, and 94 percent reported that budget cuts to local government and social services has had a negative effect on them.


text:
Matt O'Rourke
Class of 2013, Hometown: Bloomingdale, IL
Undergrad: B.A. Political Science, University of Notre Dame
Extracurricular Activities: SBA Career Development Committee, GALILEE- South Bend, Sports, Communications and Entertainment Law Forum, Witness for Deposition Skills classes, Admissions Ambassador
"Because I attended Notre Dame as an undergraduate and then worked at the University for some time I was quite familiar with Notre Dame, its mission, and its opportunities. But, that is why I wanted to attend Notre Dame for law school. I wanted to study with incredibly bright and driven students, but I knew the environment would not be cut-throat and stressful. I wanted a holistic education- one focusing on morals and ethics and not just on the black letter law. I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself and my classmates- something that would last for the rest of my life. I am happy to say I am not disappointed. The faculty is top notch, accessible, and incredibly eager to teach. My classmates push and challenge me to improve myself as we become better friends. This is more than just a place where I go to school, but I belong to something here, and I look forward to being a part of the Notre Dame Family for the rest of my life."


text:
The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – now on PC and bigger than ever!
Now you can play Scribblenauts on your PC in gorgeous HD. Venture into a wide-open world where the most powerful tool is your imagination. Help Maxwell solve robust puzzles in seamless, free-roaming levels by summoning any object you can think of. Create your own original objects, assign unique properties, and share them with friends online – to be used in game or further modified as they like! And for the first time, learn the backstory about Maxwell's parents, 41 siblings (including his twin sister Lily), and how he got his magical notepad.
Product Features:
- All-New Unbound World:
Explore an open universe with unlimited hours of fun using every level as your playground.
- Object Creator
Create original objects on Wii U, assign unique properties, and share them with other players online. Use them in game or modify them as you like!
- Object Library:
Store previously summoned objects and your own creations in Maxwell's "magic backpack" for easy access and future use.
- Merit Board:
Each world comes with a comprehensive list of hints, including the new "Starite Vision" helper highlighting all nearby starites and starite shards.
SCRIBBLENAUTS UNLIMITED software © 2012 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by 5th Cell Media LLC. Uses Miles Sound System. Copyright © 1991-2012 RAD Game Tools, Inc. Uses Bink Video. Copyright © 1007-2012 by RAD Game Tools, Inc..All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SCRIBBLENAUTS, and all related characters and elements are ™ and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WB GAMES LOGO, WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s12)
Customer Support: (410) 568-3680 or firstname.lastname@example.com
International Support: firstname.lastname@example.com