text:
You want to make changes. You want to start the New Year with a fresh slate. A clean start. You are fired up and ready to make it happen.
Let me help. The most important tip I have is
Make an Intention.
Feel the difference in these definitions:
Intention: aim or purpose
Resolutions: firm decision, determination.
Which one will be flexible?
Which one will let you have a fresh start when the going gets tough?
If you look in Webster's Dictionary you'll find that resolution means a firm decision to do or not to do something. This makes me feel squeezed. What happens when you start to fall short? The first time you don't get to the gym/eat that cookie/take a puff on that cigarette the odds are you will call it failure and quit. Usually before January 31st. Intention, which is defined as an aim or a plan, feels like you have a good heart and you mean well. When you set an intention, you're saying that every day you will give it a go again. It lets you keep trying. That is how change really happens. With a daily re-commitment to the goal.
The First Three Steps
You have to answer these three questions. Write down your answers.
- What do you intend to create this year?
- To hold this intention, what will you have to let go of?
- To hold this intention, what will you step into or claim?
For example:
I intend to create better health
To hold this intention I will be letting go of:
- Negative self-talk about my ability to change this
- The habit of eating cookies as a reward after work
- My need to sleep in every morning
What am I stepping into:
- Being proud every time I make a better food/exercise choice
- Telling people about my successes in this
- Running three mornings a week
Once you are clear on what you have to get rid of to make this change and what you need to claim, you will create your own ritual to symbolize your decision. Make sure you have some room to work with and get ready to make a line to step over. On one side, you today and on the other, the life you want to step into.
Five Steps to take you into the New Year and the New You
1.You will need objects of some sort that indicate what you are letting go of, and what you are stepping into.
For health I might make a line up of the junk food and my 'fat' pants. That is what I'm leaving behind. Beside that, I make a second line up and it has my healthy food and my exercise clothes and maybe a picture of me when I've been healthy before.
2.Stand on the side with the things you need to let go of. Read loudly and with pride, your list of what you are saying goodbye to. Destroy that list after reading.
3. Step up to the line, read what you are excited to claim- feeling great, pride, excitement, better health, being funnier, smarter, whatever it is. Then with complete knowing, take this symbolic step over the line. You are on the other side; there is no going back.
4.Celebrate this declaration of your intention. Rejoice in the awareness you brought to this ritual. Toast yourself, play your new theme song, and do a victory dance. Keep your list of what you are stepping into and post it somewhere you can see it often (fridge, bathroom mirror)
5.Commit every day to this and recognize that every moment is a fresh chance to make a choice that honors your intentions.
If this exercise speaks to you and you want more support, please check out my special offer for the New Year or just drop me a line to let me know what you are up to. I'd love to hear from you.


text:
Air-Cell Insulation significantly reduces your environmental impact on energy emissions by offering advanced thermal performance for all
• wall
• roof
• ceiling
• underfloor applications
in a clean, fibre-free, non-allergenic medium.
Air-Cell uses no water in its production, contains no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and offsets its vehicle fleet and flight emissions with Carbon Neutral.
Please get in touch with Air-Cell Building Insulation from the Contact box on the right.
Building – Eco Building – Green Building – Green Insulation – Green Roofing – Insulation – Roofing

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Surveillance Kits and Earpieces » Heavy Duty » Surveillance Kits » HD1W
The "professional grade" 1 wire kit is the ideal solution for the professional user who can't afford using anything less than the best!
Used by thousands of law enforcement agents, security companies, casinos and retailers world wide!
Not sure? See the
and find your Radio Model
Don't see what you're looking for?Please call, we can order any connector combination!
For Government Public Safety orders please contact us!
EPNoise attenuating plug for use on all acoustic tube productsDetails
REBSoft rubber ear buds (black, clear or beige)Details
HD2W2-Wire Surveillance Kit with full size PTTDetails
HPPassive Talk-Through ear plugsDetails
© 2019 Threat4. All Rights Reserved.
Kelowna Web Design by Twin Creek Media


text: If you've ever really tried to go thrifting, you know how incredibly frustrating it can be, especially if you're used to an "in and out" style of shopping. I really wish I had the patience to search for gems but alas, I do not. But this young lady does and does it exceptionally well.


text:
Soil Mapping in Africa Breaks New Ground
Accurate knowledge of local and regional soil characteristics is essential for sustainable agricultural development, but the existing body of information about the conditions and trends of African soils is outdated and imprecise. There is an urgent need for accurate, up-to-date and spatially-referenced soil information—in the form of accurate and comprehensive maps, services and products—to support agriculture in Africa.
Conventional soil mapping is limited in what it can communicate. Using new technologies and methods, however, including vastly improved satellite data and ground-based spectral measurements, new techniques in statistical modeling, major improvements in the collection and prediction of soil properties, and improvements in pixel displays, it is now possible to produce a high-resolution digital soil map for the entire world, at 100 times the resolution of existing soils maps.
Beginning by mapping sub-Saharan Africa, a digital soils map is being developed by the Africa Soil Information Service (AfSIS) project. The map will be based on a fine-resolution three-dimensional grid showing functional properties of soils and will be accessible to a mixed audience of scientists, local farmers and policymakers providing up-to-date information for the mapping of soil conditions and setting a baseline for the monitoring of ecological changes. Currently in an 18-month transition phase, AfSIS is continuing to deepen its research work while developing a suite of options for soil and land management based on innovative, demand-driven approaches, services and products.
As part of this process, the project is engaged in the development of soil and landscape information systems in order to make legacy, recently updated, and near real-time data and information widely available. In addition, AfSIS is continuing to work on decision analysis and ICT applications that can guide agricultural management decision-making at the national, and farm and/or household scales. In support of these activities and in close collaboration with a range of stakeholders, detailed partnership and country action plans are being formulated in order to strengthen and institutionalise national soil information systems in order to inform policy decision-making, reduce risks, and improve soil and landscape management decisions.
AfSIS is led by the Columbia Global Centres, Africa, in partnership with the Earth Institute, Columbia University, ISRIC—World Soil Information and ICRAF-The World Agro-Forestry Centre. It includes scientists from national agricultural centers and universities throughout Africa, including Tanzania, Ethiopia and Nigeria, where regional laboratories conduct soil sampling and spectral analysis as well as train local partners. The project also involves collaboration with national agricultural research stations in Kenya, Nigeria and many other countries in Africa that are working on soil sampling, setting up field trials, conducting laboratory analysis and producing soil property maps.
As of February 2011, soil sampling has begun in 20 sentinel sites across Africa including Mali, Malawi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia. For more information, see the paper, "Digital Soil Map of the World."
Project Leader: Markus Walsh of the Agriculture and Food Security Center, in cooperation with the Center for International Earth Science Information Network
Project Website:
Africa Soil Information Service
(Updated 2014-03-21)


text:
Product Alert
Gout Treatment Gets Label Update for HIV Drug Interaction
Published: May 9, 2010
WASHINGTON -- The FDA updated the prescribing label of colchicine (Colcrys) to note the potential for adverse events ranging from serious infections to fatal drug interactions when colchicine is used while patients are also taking protease inhibitors to treat HIV.
The label change was due to a number of clinical studies performed by the drug's manufacturer, URL Pharma, which found the gout treatment may cause serious drug interactions when taken with protease inhibitors and certain other prescription medicines, such as some hypertension drugs and antibiotics.
The new label reflects a dosing adjustment for patients taking protease inhibitors or a combination of HIV treatments, such as fosamprenavir calcium (Lexiva) and ritonavir.
Colchicine is now contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment and prescribed protease inhibitors.
Those treating acute gout flares while using the fosamprenavir calcium/ritonavir drug combination should follow a new colchicine dosing regimen of 0.6 mg (one tablet) per dose followed by 0.3 mg (one half-tablet) an hour later.
Patients using fosamprenavir calcium without ritonavir should take 1.2 mg (two tablets) as an initial dose to treat acute gout flares.
For treatment of prophylaxis of gout flares, the FDA recommended that patients taking an HIV drug combination cut their initial dose of colchicine by three-fourths, from 0.6 mg twice a day to 0.3 mg once a day, or, if they're taking 0.6 mg once a day, to 0.3 mg once every other day. For patients taking fosamprenavir calcium alone, cutting the colchicine dosage in half -- from 0.6 mg twice a day to 0.3 mg twice a day, or from 0.6 mg once a day to 0.3 mg once daily -- is recommended.
As a treatment for familial Mediterranean fever, the FDA recommended a maximum dose of 0.6 mg colchicine per day in patients taking both protease inhibitors and 1.2 mg daily in patients taking the single drug.
Colchicine is also contraindicated in patients taking P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors due to a potentially fatal toxicity in drug interaction.


text:
Introducing the new
The Denali Jacket PDF Pattern is a unisex jacket pattern. This is a great adventurous beginner to intermediate PDF Pattern.
On Sale Now for $5.95 in our Shop
With one pattern you have the options to make a solid, color blocked or gathered jacket front. You also have two hood options a 2 piece hood or the 3 piece hood.
Includes step-by-step instructions, full color photos, and full size pattern pieces. Comes with pattern pieces for sizes 12-24 month,, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12.
Need a little inspiration? Check out these awesome tester phots!
Have some amazing testers! If you loved their pictures, make sure to check out their blogs and shops too!
Boutique Birdie
Friends Stitched Together
Homespun Whit
Owl Love You Forever Boutique


text:
I told ya I'd be back with another tag and here I am! This one uses the same butterflies as Tim used (in the original size- trimmed by hand... not too painful!) and another stencil from my prize pack from MMMC :) I wasn't crazy about how this one turned out at first, but once I got my layers added I was happier with it.
Big thanks to Tim Holtz for another fab technique... I've been enjoying it and even have a card inspired by it that I'll share once the recipient gets it :) I'm entering this tag in the Anything Goes Challenge at Simon Says Stamp :)


text:
Via Verdi Cucina Rustica
Miami, FL 33138
billwisserphoto.com Via Verdi partners: Mixologist Cristiano Vezzoli (left), chef Fabrizio Carro, and chef Nicola Carro
- Mon - Thu: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - 12:00 am Sun: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Get the Things to Do Newsletter
Sign up for our weekly guide to events in Miami, and never be bored again. With suggestions for every day of the week, our recommendations will keep you busy on any budget.
Related Stories (20)
Carb Up for the Miami Marathon With These Pre- and Post-Race Deals
Friday, January 27, 2017 at 1 p.m. by Laine Doss
The 15th-annual Miami Marathon and Half-Marathon will take place this Sunday, when nearly 25,000 runners will fill the streets of Miami and Miami Beach on a pedestrian tour of our fair cities. If you're running the full 26.2 miles o...
Miami Spice 2016: The Five Best Weekend Brunches
Friday, August 5, 2016 at 11 a.m. by Laine Doss
The weekend is here and you and your friends are busy making brunch plans. You peruse the Miami Spice website, hoping to take advantage of a deal and find the impossible: according to Spice, brunch does not exist! Hold on, young gra...
Twelve Great Things You Can Do Anytime in Miami for $10
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 10:05 a.m. by Clarissa Buch
Let's be real — Miami is ridiculously expensive. The city's median condo rent is the eighth-highest in the nation, ringing in around $1,900 a month. Luxury cars, fancy restaurants and clubs, and high-priced designer shops are freque...
Miami's Best Eats and Drinks This Weekend: Global Rum, Italian Happy Hour, and a Bark Crawl
Friday, April 15, 2016 at 7:01 a.m. by Laine Doss
It's April 15 — tax day. For you procrastinators out there, you actually have until Monday to file so put your feet up and relax. This weekend you can sample rum from exotic locales, enjoy a light and bubbly happy hour, ...
Best Of Awards
More Italian Restaurants in Upper Eastside/Miami Shores/Biscayne Park
This is an authentic Italian-American joint, and that's a good thing. Take Mama Jennie's s...Italian
Bacon? Check. Strong coffee? Check. Eggs served in multiple forms, including breakfast sandwiches...Italian
At Ni.Do. Caffe, a quaint Italian restaurant in Belle Meade, petite tables are topped with taupe ...Buffet
More Italian Restaurants in Miami
Clubby, smoky, handsome -- this place was made for Coral Gables. The crowds come as much for the ...Italian
An offshoot of South Beach's iconic Catalina Hotel, Maxine's Bistro and Bar serves up Italian eat...Italian
Best Of
This is a classic New York-style pizza joint. There's no décor aside from the requisite cheese an...Italian
This is a classic New York-style pizza joint. There's no decor aside from the requisite cheese an...Italian
This is a classic New York-style pizza joint. There's no décor aside from the requisite cheese an...Italian
Best Of


text:
Lower Credit Score is No Longer an Obstacle for Taking Out Mortgages
After the U.S. housing bust, many potential homeowners couldn't dream of getting a mortgage, especially those who had lower credit scores.
And it wasn't easy also, because lenders got cautious, refused to throw money at all mortgage candidates, especially those with poor credit standing. Later, it turned out that those folks were at high risk of defaulting on their loans.
None of this is happening right now, but financial institutions are careful when approving an application.
Having said that, a recent trend began to emerge – it appears that lending standards are becoming looser, which experts consider to be a step forward to the reviving of the housing market. On the other side, all of those with lower credit score can also qualify more easily.
In that respect, two important things are happening: first, lower down payments are already a fact, slashed down from 20% to 10 or 15%; second, the overlays previously imposed by some lenders to protect themselves have also started to ease up.
Read the full story at Business Insider.


text:
The staff at the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs loves the feeling that comes from helping animals, but that is not why they do what they do. They want to save every life they can; they want to save every lost, abandoned, abused, neglected, stray and hungry, sick, old and special needs animal out there and place them in a happy, secure forever home. We can help them achieve that dream by adopting a new furry friend, spaying and neutering our current pets, volunteering at their shelter or become a furry foster parent.
The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs, Colorado has many community outreach programs and services. These include locating lost pets, spay/neuter voucher programs, microchipping and cremation services. The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs also operates a thrift store where all proceeds go right back to the shelter. You never know what you might find so come and check it out. They offer used, top quality furniture, books, videos, brand name clothing, electronics, housewares, small appliances, board games, sporting equipment and mattresses plus so much more.
If you are thinking of adopting a new furry friend, please stop by and meet some very snuggle-able and cuddly candidates. If you are unable to adopt at this time, please consider volunteering your time to assist the staff with the many daily tasks that take place inside and outside of the shelter to keep it running smoothly. You can come in and play with the animals, clean, walk and exercise the dogs, do some clerical work, run transports of pets to and from the vet, help with fundraisers and adoption events and so much more. If you can take a foster dog into your home, you will free up a spot inside the shelter, virtually saving two pets at once.
Thank you, Humane Society of Pagosa Springs for all the good you do for all those helpless, lovable and beautiful furry souls.


text:
Published at Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 - 23:38:44 PM. Worksheet. By Darcelle Laporte.
Worksheets for kids are an essential resource for teaching fundamental concepts of various subjects. Therefore, starting early with nursery worksheets can strengthen the foundation of knowledge for kids from 3 years to 7 years. Worksheets for kids are widely used by parents in the form of monthly subscription based program,specially designed for nursery kids, LKG, HKG, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade levels. Following a plan with rewards introduced at various levels of completion can motivate the kids to complete their tasks and enjoy the learning process. Preschool worksheets for kids are a great way to reinforce the learning done in class for important subjects such as EVS, English, phonics, Maths, Life skills and GK. In today's age where kids are glued to digital devices, let them disconnect and benefit from the beauty of a stimulating activity. Engage them to learn something valuable. Transform their learning experience with the simple, fun and creative worksheets for kids. Worksheets are great resources to enhance a child's intellect, imagination, handwriting and finer motor skills. Utilise an effective, enjoyable and creative way to elevate a child's brain capacity and augment their knowledge with personalized worksheets for kids. Get your personalized worksheets now.
Insert any shapes and lines. You will use the same steps as making a border, but I will show you how to format it so it is the perfect size and in the right place. There is nothing that bugs me more than when a shape is not perfect! This is a little trick I learned to make sure it is the right size: Go to the Format tab. On the right, look at the sizes for the height and width. If you need a shape to be a certain size, you can change these. To make a circle perfectly round, make sure both the height and width are the same. Ok, you got your shapes together, but they're not in the right spot. You don't have to move every piece individually! Click your mouse and hold it down as you go over and around the shape, just as if you were making a text box or square around it.
Fresh Posts
Tag Cloud
About ▪ Contact ▪ Terms of Service ▪ Privacy Policy ▪ Cookie Policy ▪ Copyright ▪ Sitemap
Any content, trademark's, or other material that might be found on the Inotivity website that is not Inotivity's property remains the copyright of its respective owner/s. In no way does Inotivity claim ownership or responsibility for such items, and you should seek legal consent for any use of such materials from its owner.


text:
Theme Thursday: Metal: Un-Metalized
Posted by RiffRaff
Some may call this heresy punishable by the highest form of capital punishment, but whatever, I think de-metalized covers of songs are cool and fun. Truth be told, being able to write a song that can be deconstructed and put back together with a completely different style and still be a great tune shows great songwriting skills on part of the original writer(s). Here are what I consider the best of the best of un-metalized cover songs ranging from jazz interpretations, acoustic renditions, and surf rock extravaganzas. Hope you all get as much of a kick out of these covers as I do. Know of some other great de-metalized covers, let me know down in the comments. Enjoy!! Peace Love and Metal!!!!
Glitter Dick: Seasons in the Abyss (Slayer)
I would have never expected that "Seasons in the Abyss" would work so great as a surf rock tune. The diminished 5ths fit the psychedelic tone perfectly as well as driving chugs reworked into the rolling Dick Dale style double picking. Now that I think about the insane speed of Dick Dale and his unique picking style, metal really does have a lot more in common with surf rock than I had thought, go figure. The video for this cover is great too with a great mash-up of a bunch of different exploitation and horror flicks. I can name about 80%, how much for you?
Pat Boone: Holy Diver (Ronnie James Dio)
I'm sure no matter what kind of music genre you listen to you know the name of the world-famous crooner Pat Boone. Back in 1997 (Damn!! Has it been that long already) he released an album of cover songs of famous metal and hard rock and metal tunes including hits such as "Enter Sandman", "No More Mr. Nice Guy", and "Crazy Train". The whole disk is great as his jazzy, big band covers are all well done and give a really fun twist to many classic tunes we all love. My personal favorite off the disk is "Holy Diver", the vocals fit perfectly in the crooner style and the interpretation of the music, especially the stand-up bass and horn section, really nails it. Ronnie James also contributes to the backup vocal section as a nod of approval.
Slaughter of the Bluegrass: Twilight of the Thunder God (Amon Amarth)
Man, did SOTBG nail this one perfectly. I now can't listen to "Twilight of the Thunder God" without this version getting stuck in my head. Not only do they bluegrass the tune up, they also add an awesome Spanish flavored section, complete with translated lyrics, that just flows with the tune wonderfully. SOTBG bluegrassed-up In Flames, At the Gates, and Dark Tranquility which you can listen to and download on their site here.
Ryan Adams: Wasted Years (Iron Maiden)
I believe I drooled all over this cover on my Iron Maiden cover song post a while back. But it's so damn good it needs a reprise. American Folk musician Ryan Adams works magic with one of my all time favorite Maiden tunes. While his somber acoustic guitar playing and melancholic voice add hints of sadness to the tune that rush of positivity of the original still remains. Mr. Adams has released a Live EP called Acoustic Nightmare where he does stripped down acoustic versions of popular rock/metal, also check out his cover of Alice in Chains' "Nutshell".
Andy Rehfeldt: Eaten (Bloodbath)
I'm still chuckling at how hilarious this cover turned out years later. Take one of the most brutal death metal bands and turn their music into radio friendly Disney schlock. What gets me is how well done this is from the mimicking of the music to the hilarious rendition of the vocals. Top notch, if Disney ever made an episode of Hannah Montana and the zombie plague this would be the lead, million unit selling single.
Andy Rehfeldt again: The Trooper (Iron Maiden)
If you jump onto the Youtube and search Andy Rehfeldt you will find hours of expertly played and always hilarious reinterpretations of tons of songs ranging from the heaviest of metal to stabs at popular pop tunes. I could have made this list all of his great covers, but that wouldn't be fun, so just 2. This bossa-nova cover of "The Trooper" is just great and that swinging bass line always gets my foot tapping and fingers snapping. Props to Andy on that killer bossa-nova guitar solo. Nailed it!
The Andy Lim Trio: Killing in the Name (Rage Against the Machine)
This jazzy cover plays great on the contrast of the two styles. While they use the original CD vocals of Zach De La Rocha his politically charged rage is just hilarious over the happy and upbeat smooth jazz. Give it a listen and have a good laugh!
Equilibrium: Heimwärts (Equilibrium)
For their album Rekreatur, German folk metal band Equilibrium packaged a bonus CD in with the collectors edition CD. The disk had a bunch of great acoustic renditions of their music ranging across all of their albums and made the couple extra bucks for the upgrade money well spent. My favorite off the disk is the super happy and very Bavarian acoustic version of "Heimwärts" ("Homeward"). I can just hear the musicians at Oktoberfest jamming out to this tune all day long swilling great tankards filled with delicious German brews.
Turisas: "The March of the Varangian Guard", "Stand Up and Fight" and "To Holmgard and Beyond" (Turisas)
Ditching the warpaint and electricity, for a great little bonus for collectors edition purchasers, battle/folk metal band Turisas got together and did a great 3 song acoustic set. These versions, I feel, capture the spirit of the originals better than the originals themselves. If back in days of yore bards were to sing these tunes I bet they would sound more akin to this than their epic, orchestral, metal versions.
TopRushFan22: 2112 (Rush)
This may be the apogee of all things nerd. Take one of music's nerdiest bands, Rush, and then take one of a nerds favorite past times, video games, and mash them together. 8-bit chiptune covers can be real hit or miss but this one is a dead on hit as Mr. TopRushFan22 nails the feel of the original prog rock anthem perfectly. If you thought Rush ever had a synth obsession in the 80, maybe it was Nintendo's fault, lol.
About RiffRaffJust takin' it easy for all you sinners.
Posted on July 6, 2012, in News, Theme Thursday and tagged 8-bit, Bossa Nova, Covers, entertainment, Jazz, metal, Music, Surf Rock, UnMetal. Bookmark the permalink. 3 Comments.
Some cool versions there! Glitter Dick and Pat Boone are especially good and I remember Ryan Adams' acoustic Maiden cover from the last time you posted it. (In fact, the latter track inspired me to make a compilation of some of my own favourite cover versions which ought to appear in a blog post anytime soon…) I can imagine Mikael Akerfeldt having a good chuckle over the Bloodbath cover 🙂
plantera7 | July 8, 2012 at 6:33 pm
I haven't any of these except for Pat Boone so this was a nice treat. Some of these are actually very good epsecially the Wasted Years cover. As Guls mentioned, I am sure Mikael Akerfeldt has a cool sense of humor about the Bloodbath cover. Pretty cool finds man; great theme of the week!
Tori Amos did a slayer cover – from Reign in Blood. Might have been Angel of Death. You'd like it.


text:
|Coordinates: 52°05′10″N 101°02′21″W / 52.0861°N 101.0392°W
|• Total
|2011 Statistics Canada profile
|Former Town of Minitonas
Minitonas is an unincorporated urban community in the Municipality of Minitonas – Bowsman within the Canadian province of Manitoba that held town status prior to January 1, 2015. It is surrounded by the Swan Valley and is located 15 km east of the Town of Swan River. The community is close to the Duck Mountain Provincial Park. According to the 2011 census, Minitonas had a population of 522. It was founded in 1898.
In 1897, the Cowan Trail was blazed from Dauphin to Minitonas. The trail still exists today. A campsite of tents was established on the West Favel River, southwest of the present townsite in 1898. In 1899, the community was moved to its present site along the railway. A cairn marks the original location of the tent town. The earliest settlers came from the British Isles, Eastern Canada, and the US. In the late 1920s, there was a wave of Czechoslovak, Ukrainian, German, and Polish immigrants. Immigration continued during World War II, and into the 1950s. The Rural Municipality of Minitonas was incorporated in 1901. The Village of Minitonas was incorporated in 1948, and gained town status in 1996.
Forestry and Agriculture are the two main industries. In 1996, Louisiana Pacific opened an OSB mill in the RM of Minitonas, creating many new jobs. The Mill is located three miles east of the community on PTH 10. Despite Minitonas' close proximity to the much larger town of Swan River, it offers many services. There are two schools, a community store (which includes a Home Hardware store and Swan Valley Credit Union agency), a library, post office, bus depot, liquor outlet, hotel, and a restaurant.
The community is located just south of PTH 10 on PR 366. Minitonas is sometimes known as the Northern Gateway to the Duck Mountains, because PR 366 leads directly to Duck Mountain Provincial Park. A CN rail line runs through the community also, terminating at the Louisiana Pacific mill.
Schools in Minitonas are governed by the Swan Valley School Division #35.
- Minitonas Early Years School (Kindergarten to Grade 4, ~85 Students)
- Minitonas Middle Years School (Grade 5 to Grade 9, ~107 Students)
Minitonas Middle Years School is the only school outside the SVRSS in the Swan Valley School Division that has Grade 9 Students. It has been nominated in the past as one of Canada's best schools.
In the community itself there is an arena with artificial ice. Between the one school, four baseball diamonds, three soccer fields, and two playgrounds are found. A sportsground is located at the northern edge of the community. It includes four more baseball diamonds, a concession, and non modern washrooms. A hiking trail follows the East Favel River. Numerous parks and benches are scattered through the community as well.
In the municipality, groomed snowmobile trails can be found. Duck Mountain Provincial Park is 29 kilometers south of Minitonas. Hunting and Fishing are big attractions of the area. A mile west of community is Centennial Park, a picnic area at the original location of the tent town.
External links[edit]
- Former Town of Minitonas Website
- Town of Minitonas Community Profile
- RM of Minitonas Community Profile
- Map of Minitonas at Statcan
Coordinates: 52°05′10″N 101°02′21″W / 52.08611°N 101.03917°W


text:
There Should be a Space Channel 5 Wiki!! Edit
I have played the game before and I think their should be a Wiki for it! :)--126.96.36.199 20:54, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
- See The Requests Wiki.--Eulalia Talk 14:37, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
Wikia blog articlesEdit
Good morning! Wikia is launching wiki blog articles today. Wiki blogs are a new type of article that have a single author and can be voted and commented on. Some examples of how we expect Wikia communities to use these are fan fiction, personal opinion articles, community announcements, Top 10 Lists, Q&A, etc. Naturally, how all this is used comes under your own wiki policies, so it's up to the community what people are allowed to write about. In addition, the update introduces a new banner on user-related pages that includes an avatar and user links.
You can learn more about how to use blogs on your Wiki at Help:Blog article.
You are one of the first wikis to see this feature... as you try it out, we want your feedback! We'd love to know how we can improve it for you :)
Thanks! Kirkburn (talk) 11:23, 3 December 2008 (UTC)
(Cross posted at User blog:Kirkburn/Wikia blog articles, leave comments at either location)
Some example usageEdit
You might be interested in some of the ways it's being used at Wikia Gaming - see w:c:gaming:Blog:Recent posts. I've written a game review, and Richard has done a top 10 list. Kirkburn (talk) 15:21, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% bronze status Edit
We are edining now over a thousand of articles, so Honorverse it is entiteled for silver status.--dotz 10:56, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
- No problem, thanks for letting us know, Dotz! :)
- — Nathan (Peteparker) (Earth-1218) (talk • contribs • email) 19:03, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
That blue boxEdit
I don't know about the blue box with the category links. It looks...ugly and out of place. Even a white box instead would be better. The 888th Avatar (Talk) 14:29, 4 April 2009 (UTC)
- It still doesn't look quite right. Maybe the images could be a little smaller? (curses the sysop protection) The 888th Avatar (Talk) 07:11, 5 April 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks! The 888th Avatar (Talk) 08:12, 5 April 2009 (UTC)
New Wiki's RequestEdit
Hi guys. Just wondering, would it be possible to add my wiki The Sabrina The Teenage Witch Wiki onto the mainpage under the heading "New Wiki's". It is a brand new wiki, made May 8 2009, and already has 105 articles. I just really need some contributors and I think this would be a good way to get help.
-Fawhad 08:22, 14 June 2009 (UTC)
Phineas and Ferb WikiEdit
Hello. I'm not sure if this is the place for it, but I would like to request Phineas and Ferb Wiki for a spot on the Featured Wikis list. It currently has over 500 pages, is actively edited, updated with new info, etc. It would be great if it was featured on here. Thanks in advance and sorry if this is the wrong place. The Flash {talk} 21:13, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- I don't think the Entertainment helpers and staff really accept requests like this, Flash. The wikis that are featured are generally there because they've recently received new material (new film etc.) and are expected to be highly popular. Wjxhuang, the 888th Avatar {Talk} 09:59, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Oh, alright. Thanks, 888. The Flash {talk} 20:00, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
In the main list on this page it breaks down the Wikis by "pages", however within the comments it says "articles". Since the statistics page differentiates these two numbers, the article should be updated. --Jabrwocky7 02:33, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
A Wheel of Time WikiEdit
I think A Wheel of Time Wiki should be a featured wiki since the newest book comes out on October 27. It's a big deal because a new writer(Brandon Sanderson) is writing the series because Robert Jordan passed away.--OPTIMOUS 19:30, October 9, 2009 (UTC)
Personal WikiEdit
Is it possible for someone to have their own personal wiki? If someone watches a television show or movie, and they want to create their own fan story to go along with it, could they make a wiki just for their fan fiction?
No Pokemon wiki? Edit
I'm looking at the huge list of entertainment wikis and I noticed that there's no Pokemon wiki in sight. So what gives?
To whomever posted the question above: Pokemon wikia -- DragonMage 15:43, January 26, 2010 (UTC)
Biggest WikisEdit
Bakugan has around 350 articles. Why is it listed there? -- LordTBT Talk! 08:52, January 25, 2010 (UTC)
- Yeah. and Wikisimpsons isn't on there despite having over 4500 articles. ☆The Solar Dragon (Talk)☆ 08:44, May 21, 2010 (UTC)
- The Star Wars wiki has over 85,000 articles.
The main page currently has this huge list of wikis that isn't particularly organised. Wouldn't it be better just to show the biggest wikis and to separate the rest into other pages - by genre perhaps? The 888th Avatar (talk) 09:48, March 11, 2010 (UTC)
Interwiki linksEdit
Hello can the wikai entertainment in English add his main page to the Spanish version. Please? We already have our hub created. Thanks [[es:]]--Danke7 (talk) -Dragon Ball 14:58, July 5, 2010 (UTC)
Yikes Edit
What happened to this page? It looks like vandalism.... — Nathan (Peteparker) (Earth-1218) (talk • contribs • email) 04:39, August 10, 2010 (UTC)
What happened to the table of Wiki's?
Ok. I came on here yesterday and instead of the table of WIki's that should be here, I see this emmy thing. What is this doing here? I come on here looking for a specifice Wiki and now i can't because of this Emmy thing. What happened?MrInhibitor 22:08, August 10, 2010 (UTC)
- I agree, why is the main page focused on the Emmys? Entertainment in general hardly looks at these awards, with Sci-Fi being much more popular across all the Entertainment in general. I think the focus is way off, and this page really is better reflected on a splash page for featuring the Emmys, rather than the main page for all Entertainment Wikis...
- — Nathan (Peteparker) (Earth-1218) (talk • contribs • email) 18:50, August 11, 2010 (UTC)
- It's not a vandal, and the other page still exists Wikia_Entertainment_Learn_More, it's just been moved for the weeks leading up to the Emmys. We wanted to highlight the fact that so many of the Emmy nominated shows were represented here on Wikia. It's pretty exciting for the fans of those communities and shows just how diverse and awesome everyone at Wikia is. Fear not, it will revert to the old version after the Emmys, and you can still view that page, so no information was lost. Sena 21:03, August 13, 2010 (UTC)
- Ok. Thanks for clearing this up. Just two other things. One I wish we had gotten an annoucement of this happing. Two I think that a few people might not know the learn more link, is the link to the other Wiki's.So that might be an issue.MrInhibitor 03:03, August 15, 2010 (UTC)
Take off new look Edit
I've tried this new look and i can't find any of the things the old look had. It is very confusing i can't navagate as well as i used to and it was hard to switch back to the other look. Why did this happen everything was fine with the old look. BUT NOOOOOOOOOOO no you have to try and update perfectly good sites and make them glossy and over the top. SO I say take it off or keep the option to switch back.MrInhibitor 14:57, October 24, 2010 (UTC)
New Wikis Edit
The most recent of the Wikis under the "New Wikis" header was created in 2007. Maybe we could have some nominations for actual new Wikis to go in there? --Tetrap 02:01, December 13, 2010 (UTC)
Could somone please add, http://dealta.wikia.com/wiki/Memory_Delta_Wiki
to the star trek list it is a star trek site.
Septimus Heap wiki Edit
Could the Septimus Heap Wiki be added to the list of wikis in the white category (we have 250+ edits). We are a quite well-known fantasy book wiki.
Marvel Cinematic Universe WikiEdit
Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki has become one of the biggest wikis, surpassing others in number of articles. What can be done to highlight it in the adequate section of the Main Page?--Shabook (talk) 23:48, December 23, 2015 (UTC)


text:
Community and Seniors Events Calendars – bringing communities together
Two new online, public access calendars will help connect Australian communities and close a crucial information gap.
Website creator Ania Lian developed the Seniors Events Calendar and the Community Events Calendar in response to what she saw as an information gap.
The calendars provide a searchable database of local and national events. They also provide a free outlet for smaller organisations without websites to gain an online presence and increase visibility.
"Typically, events are advertised on individual websites and only a selected few are listed, due to the work involved. This means that a lot of local events, often perceived as 'low key', are not featured online," said Lian.
"The Seniors & Community Calendars overcome this problem. They do so by 'cutting out the middle man' and enabling organisations themselves to insert their own events directly online into the calendars.
"The calendars will help enhance the visibility of those listed events. Also, the least resourced organisations that have no websites of their own, or their branches – such as local Vinnies' shops – have an easy way to reach out to the wider community."
Lian is aware that many seniors do not access the internet, but doesn't see this as a significant drawback. "While it might not be the 80-year-old searching for community events, children, grandchildren and more internet savvy friends will find the online tool valuable for helping their loved ones stay connected."
Read more
Related posts
No related posts.
Got a story to share?
Related Stories
No related posts.


text:
priceline.com Just Hit a 52-Week High: Can It Head Higher?
Shares of priceline.com (NAS: PCLN) hit a 52-week high today. Let's look at how the company got here and whether clear skies are ahead.
How it got here
The Priceline story recently is as much attributed to a lack of true competition as it is to international growth. The company, which allows users to book travel and hotel deals online, is now seeing the fruits of its aggressive push into Europe, Asia, and Latin America. With 78% of all revenue derived internationally, Priceline holds a commanding lead over peers Expedia (NAS: EXPE) and Orbitz Worldwide (NYS: OWW) , which generate most of their revenue domestically.
In fiscal 2011, Priceline's net revenue jumped 41%, with net income practically doubling year-over-year to $20.63 per share. Although Priceline may have killed off its negotiator, William Shatner, it appears the legacy of 20%-plus revenue growth is still well intact.
How it stacks up
Let's see how Priceline stacks up next to its peers.
Make no mistake about it -- Priceline is leading the charge in online travel booking, and everyone else is just picking up the scraps.
Price/ Book
Price/ Cash Flow
Forward P/E
5-Year CAGR
|Orbitz Worldwide
|Ctrip.com International (NAS: CTRP)
Sources: Morningstar, author's calculations; CAGR = compound annual growth rate.
But for all the talk of Priceline's dominance, it's very difficult to wrap my hands around its current valuation compared with the rest of the travel services sector. Orbitz had one huge growth year from 2006 to 2007, which skews its five-year growth results (revenue has slowly dropped since then). But Ctrip.com has shown similar strong growth in China, and it's done so with remarkably cheaper metrics at just a fifth of Priceline's price-to-book and a third of its price-to-cash-flow. Even the slower growing Expedia looks like a value play, with just 4.4 times cash flow.
What's next
Now for the real question: What's next for Priceline? That question really depends on whether the company can continue to grow at close to 30% per year, which I feel that it needs to do to maintain its current pricey valuation.
Our very own CAPS community gives the company a two-star rating (out of five), with 75% of members expecting it to outperform the market. I'm part of the 25% that currently has a CAPScall of underperform on Priceline; unsurprisingly, I'm down 33 points on that pick. Even though I'm currently down, I'm not considering myself out. With considerably cheaper alternatives in Expedia and Ctrip -- as well as the emergence of MakeMyTrip (NAS: MMYT) , which has the potential, along with Ctrip, to lure international online bookers away from Priceline -- I don't see how Priceline will be able to maintain its lofty valuation.
Craving more input on priceline.com? Start by adding it to your free and personalized watchlist. It's a free service from The Motley Fool to keep you up to date on the stocks you care about most.
At the time this article was published Fool contributor Sean Williams has no material interest in any companies mentioned in this article. You can follow him on CAPS under the screen name TMFUltraLong, track every pick he makes under the screen name TrackUltraLong, and check him out on Twitter, where he goes by the handle @TMFUltraLong.The Motley Fool owns shares of Ctrip.com International. Motley Fool newsletter services have recommended buying shares of priceline.com and Ctrip.com International. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools don't all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Copyright © 1995 - 2012 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


text:
In 1955 a resolution, "that the Australian Society of Soil Science be inaugurated as from this meeting" was recorded in Melbourne Australia. The following year in Queensland, the first official meeting of the Society took place with a Federal Executive and Presidents from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australian and Victorian branches forming the Federal Council. In later years the executive expanded with the addition of the Western Australia branch in 1957, the Riverina Branch in 1962 and most recently the Tasmania Branch in 2008. The objects of the Society were 1) the advancement of soil science and studies therein with particular reference to Australia and 2) to provide a link between soil scientists and kindred bodies within Australia and between them and other similar organisations in other countries. Membership was restricted to persons engaged in the scientific study of the soil and has grown steadily from to 147 members in 1957 to 875 members in 2012.
The first issue of the Society newsletter, Soils News, was published in January 1957 and continued to be published twice yearly until 1996. A name change to Profile and an increase to quarterly publication occurred in 1997; circulation remained restricted to members. The Publications Committee in 1968 determined the Publication Series would be the medium for occasional technical papers, reviews and reports but not research papers and in 1962 the Australian Journal of Soil Research was established by CSIRO in response to continued representations from the Society.
By 1960 a draft constitution was circulated to, and adopted by members. The first honorary life member-ship of the Society was awarded to Dr. J A Prescott. Honorary memberships are still awarded for service to the Society and to soil science and are capped at 25. In 1964 the ISSS awarded honorary membership to Dr. Prescott. Now known as IUSS Honorary members other Australians recognised have been EG Hallsworth (1990,) J Quirk (1998) and RE White (2012). In 1989 a motion was narrowly defeated to introduce a Fellows category of membership to the Society. In 2012 members attending the annual general meeting of the Society discussed the introduction of a Fellow category as an Award and members voted to continue discussion on this initiative.
Federal Council initiated a Student Award in 1969 and over ensuing years a range of awards were initi-ated; JA Prescott Medal of Soil Science (1972), Australian Society of Soil Science Inc Publication Medal (1979), JK Taylor OBE Gold Medal in Soil Science (1984), CG Stephens PhD Award in Soil Science (2003), LJH Teakle Award (2010) along with the Society's conference presentation awards. Branches were busy during this time and hosted many activities including seminars, field trips and conferences for both members and those interested in soil science. By the early seventies several branches had conducted refresher courses and in 1974 the Society became incorporated.
The Society hosted its first world congress, the 9th International Society of Soil Science Congress, in Adelaide in 1968 with 310 papers printed, 239 papers presented and 720 delegates. In contrast, 42 years later the 19th World Congress of Soil Science returned to Australia, where in Brisbane 1914 delegates from 68 countries were treated to 343 presentations, 1227 research posters, 8 keynote and 65 invited lead speakers. A commemorative stamp was produced for the first Congress and another stamp was created in 2007 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Society.
Originally Society conferences were held every four years however this was reduced to, and still remains, at two year intervals. An inaugural joint conference of the New Zealand Society of Soil Science and the Australian Society of Soil Science Inc. was held in Rotorua in November 1986. This paved the way for the series of joint national conferences between the two societies, the first one of which was held in Melbourne in 1996, and which have been held subsequently every four years. A society logo was introduced for the national soil conference in 1984 and a competition was subsequently held to design a logo for the Society. The winning design was launched in 1986, replaced in 2006 and the rebranding of the Society continued into 2011 when the business name Soil Science Australia was adopted by the Society as the 'public name' of the organisation.
Over the years the Society was approached to support a range of organisations. It was a founding member of the Australian GeoScience Council in 1982. In general the Society has maintained its focus on soil and limited its associations to kindred organisations. Technology has driven many of the recent changes in the Society. In 1996 the first web site was developed, housed on the University of Melbourne domain. The Society newsletter ceased to be printed on paper in 2002 and delivery to members was via email. Subscription notices are no longer issued and online collection of subscriptions due is via the internet. The administration of the Society was moved to a centralized office run by the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science in 1996 and whilst the Federal Council Executive continues to rotate across the branches of Australia the administration found a permanent home for the first time. In 1998 the first Executive Officer was appointed, whose role includes the administration of the Society. In 2010 the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC Governor of Queensland accepted the invitation to become the first Patron of the Society.
A significant decision taken in 1996 to introduce the Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) accreditation program has seen the program burgeon primarily due to the increasing demand by Government authorities for certified professionals in soil and land management. Accreditation is only available to members with requirements for accreditation listed in the Standards for Professionals in Soil Science. Finally, in recognition of the declining number of soil science graduates the decision was made in 2005 to allow anyone interested in soil science to apply for membership of the Society. This has been a key contributor to the continued growth of the Society along with efforts by the Society to engage the general public via initiatives such as the Australian soils calendar and Soil Science in Australia magazine.


text: Partying, partying, YEAH! This week, we got a question from a listener who says they're just bad at attending parties. Luckily we've got a whole slew of tips for surviving a crowded social gathering where you don't know anyone. Discussion includes how to handle small talk, how to remember someone's name, and how to maybe put your shirt back on before the host gets upset.


text:
Cholesterol Support
Proprietary Blend
90 Tablets / 30 Day Supply
With 28 ingredients, including beta-sitosterol, all working in together can help lower cholesterol safely and naturally.*
"LifeSource Vitamins proprietary blend can help your cholesterol counts. My own Mother has high cholesterol and this prompted me to create our own All Natural supplement to get her off the quite possibly harmful prescription that she was on. Try it; We are sure you will be pleased with your results! So will your Doctor." * Bruce Brightman - Founder, LifeSource VitaminsRead Below: Full Description, Clinical Studies & Research on Cholesterol Support.
Although it is by no means the only major risk factor, elevated serum cholesterol is clearly associated with a high risk of heart disease. Most medical doctors suggest cholesterol levels should stay under 200 mg/dl (5.2 mmol/liter). Cholesterol levels lower than 200 are not without risk, however, as many people with levels below 200 have heart attacks.
As levels fall below 200, heart disease risk continues to decline. Many nutritionally oriented doctors consider cholesterol levels of no more than 180 to be optimal. Medical laboratories now subdivide total cholesterol measurement into several components including LDL cholesterol (which is directly linked to heart disease) and HDL cholesterol (the so-called "good" cholesterol). The relative amount of HDL to LDL is more important than total cholesterol. For example, it is possible for someone with very high HDL to be at relatively low risk for heart disease even with total cholesterol above 200. Evaluation of changes in cholesterol requires consultation with a healthcare professional and includes measurements of blood levels of total cholesterol as well as HDL and LDL cholesterol.See All LifeSource Vitamins Cholesterol Products, Articles & Studies: Click Here
If your cholesterol is a little higher than it should be, you're probably trying to adjust it by following a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Unfortunately for many of us, this approach just doesn't do the trick. Natural treatments, however, may help reduce moderately elevated cholesterol levels. Of these, inositol hexaniacinate (no-flush niacin) and pantethine are vitamins accumulating notable track records, as is the herbal supplement guggulipid. Its cholesterol reducing actions are thought to be due to mevinolin, a chemical identical to lovastatin. Lovastatin and other statins are chemicals used in conventional medicine to reduce cholesterol. In 1999, lovastatin was also shown to reduce death rates from cardiovascular disease. Garlic is another herb for cholesterol. The therapeutic effects of Garlic have been scientifically validated in the area of cholesterol and triglyceride lowering, as well as its strong antimicrobial properties. Research in Germany, India, France, China, England, and the United States demonstrate consistent results proving the efficacy and safety of Garlic even in high doses. Known as a yang tonic in Chinese medicine, Garlic will stimulate appetite and metabolism, clear toxins, and act as an antimicrobial agent of the mucous membranes. A great deal of recent work has been done on the sulfur-bearing amino acids in Garlic.Researchers have estimated that for each one percent decrease in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, heart attack risk drops by two percent. By comparison, each one percent increase in HDL levels causes a three to four percent drop in heart attack risk. For these reasons, investigators have tried to find out what effects red yeast rice has on HDL levels. In one prominent study in China, the conventional statin-based drug simvastatin (Zocor) was slightly better at reducing total blood cholesterol than the red yeast rice concentrate Xuezhikang. However, simvastatin was significantly better than Xuezhikang at raising HDL levels. Similarly, an American clinical trial showed that Xuezhikang caused predictable reductions in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, but had little effect on HDL. However, in a study presented at a March 1999 American Heart Association conference, red yeast rice increased HDL levels by an average of 15 percent.Cholesterol Conditions and Cures w/ Proven Effective Supplements: Click Here
LifeSource Vitamins Cholesterol Support is a dietary supplement specifically formulated to support your body's natural metabolism of cholesterol.* In addition to this effective supplement, we recommend a diet low in saturated fats and regular aerobic exercise, walking, jogging, anything aerobic.*LifeSource Vitamins proprietary blended Cholesterol Support is a dietary supplement specifically formulated to support your body's natural metabolism of cholesterol. 28 ingredients all work synergistically to lower cholesterol.*
Every LifeSource Vitamins product exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDA's Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).
Proudly Made in the USA, with ALL USA Ingredients!
E-mail Us: email@example.com
or Call Us: 800.567.8122
We Are Built on Compassion - Driven by Faith & Powered by God!
Have Questions? It can be overwhelming we know. Call us, we will walk you through what supplements will help you and which ones you really don't need.
LifeSource Vitamins: Since 1992
*Disclaimer: None of the above statements have been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. As always, consult your physician before taking any and all supplements. LifeSource Vitamins. Individual results may vary.
Disclaimer: All the information contained throughout this website is based upon the opinion of the founder of LifeSource Vitamins, Bruce Brightman, and the entire team at LifeSource Vitamins whose relentless research and studies have been ongoing on since 1992. Other articles and information are based on the opinions of the authors, who retain the copyright as marked on the article. The information on this site is not intended to replace your health care professional, but to enhance your relationship with them. Doing your own studying and research and taking your health care into your own hands is always best, especially in partnership with your health care professional. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical conditions, always consult your health care professional before taking supplements based on the information on this site. 28 ingredients, including beta-sitosterol, all working together synergistically to lower cholesterol. Cholesterol Support is specifically formulated to support your body's natural metabolism of cholesterol. 90 Tabs.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 3 Tablets
Servings per Container: 30
per Serving:
Vitamin B6
Folic Acid
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
Pantothenic Acid
Chromium (as polynicotinate)
Plant Sterols
Commiphora Mukul (Gum Guggel 25%
Soy Bean Extract (Glycine Max)
Inositol Hexanicotinate
Oat Bran
Cellulose (Micro Crystalline)
Garlic Odorless Extract
Psyllium Husk (Seed, Powdered)
Bromelain 600 GDU
Pantethine 20%
Artichoke Extract
Grape Seed Extract
* Percent Daily Values are based
on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
Suggested usage: Take 2 to 3 tablets daily


text:
Subscribe To The Tupac Biopic Has Changed Direction, Here's The Latest Updates
I've already subscribed
The idea of a Tupac Shakur biopic has been around so long that's it's almost the stuff of Hollywood legend. A number of people and lawsuits have been involved in bringing the life of this 1990's rap superstar to life. And, just when we thought things were going to get off the ground, there's been yet another change.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a new director, Benny Boom, is in talks to take up the directing mantle on the project. Boom has directed two other features, the 2009 comedy Next Day Air and made for video actioner S.W.A.T.: Firefight. His main work, though, has been in commercials and music videos, where he's become well known and a go-to for hip-hop stars like Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne.
The Tupac Shakur film, which remains untitled at this point, has been a serious contender for the biopic treatment since 2011, and it's been a long, hard road to the screen. The movie had its greatest champion in director John Singleton, who all but defined the modern urban drama in 1991 when he wrote and directed his breakout film, Boyz n the Hood. As a part of the team behind the Tupac film since 2011, Singleton was preparing to write, direct and produce the movie for Morgan Creek as recently as early this year.
About eight months ago, though, Singleton and Morgan Creek parted ways. The studio claimed the split was their doing, while the director says the decision was all his, since the two parties couldn't decide on an artistic vision for the film. Singleton wanted to make sure the movie did right by Shakur, who he'd worked with on film, and the rapper's family and friends, and felt the company wasn't interested in his version of the story.
By this time, Morgan Creek was miles down the track on the Tupac train and they quickly turned to director Carl Franklin to helm the project. But, the director of One False Move, Devil in a Blue Dress and Out of Time bailed on the project this summer. And with Morgan Creek needing to get the production under way before their rights to Tupac's music reverted back to his mother, Afeni Shakur, at the end of the year, they couldn't wait around to consider many other options.
Let's hope this all gets worked out soon. After the success of Straight Outta Compton, it's obvious that people have a solid appetite for a movie based on the struggle many hip-hop stars have had to become huge successes. Tupac was even portrayed on film in that very movie, and was also played by current Marvel star Anthony Mackie in the 2009 movie Notorious. If this movie is done right, a goal I hope that Morgan Creek and Benny Boom will share, we should get a good view into the rapper's life and untimely, mysterious death. All that fans can ask is that they do the man's memory justice.


text:
Design & Interiors
Pricey wall aquariums, the latest status symbolFriday, August 24, 2018 10:49
Nothing says you have arrived quite like the grandeur of a large bespoke aquarium in your living room.
The appealing tanks that pop in nightclubs and restaurants have made their way into homes.
These impressive built-in wall aquariums are however not for beginners who just want to raise a few gold fish. They are pricey, permanent home decorating elements.
Martin Mwenda, the founder of Aqua Century Interior Solutions says that many Kenyans are now thinking of ways to make their homes more appealing with bigger, six-figure aquariums.
"The small fish tanks are not popular anymore and even people living in rentals are not left out. We make aquarium TV stands and some are even keeping the fish in coffee tables," he says.
While the design varies according to the taste and style of the home, he adds that the coffee table and wall aquariums are still low maintenance and they give a home the wow factor.
"Depending on the size and system type, of a reef aquarium maintenance can be done weekly of every two weeks," he says.
Even if they look big, most of the built-in aquariums require little floor space and yet they give that oceanic view which is relaxing.
Those mounted directly into the wall are known as a "portrait aquarium" or simply a "wall aquarium."
Wall-mounted tanks vary in size, but they are typically four to six inches deep with a height between 16 and 18 inches and a length of about 18 inches. It is possible to find larger models, reaching up to six feet long.
However, Alex King'ori, the founder of Aquarcare says that adding fish tanks to the walls is slightly expensive and requires a bigger team.
"We need plumbers, electricians... and such as a job can cost up to Sh450,000," he says.
But before installing the fish tank, structural tests have to be done on the wall to ensure that it is stable enough to hold the water, the corals and fish.
Mr Mwenda adds that most wall mounted fish tanks are thin so that they provide some little surface area for the water to come in contact with the air and allow for oxygen diffusion.
''Without sufficient aeration, the oxygen levels in a such a wall mounted fish tank can drop dramatically, and easily stress or kill your fish, particularly if the tank is well-stocked," he says.
There are unique challenges associated with creating and keeping a wall-mounted tank versus a traditional aquarium.
"It is also important to note that a wall-mounted tank will limit your fish selection as you can only get small fish that would be happy in such a slim tank. Fish size is limited to the width of the tank," he says.
In the Headlines
Lawyer fights 'secret State payment to Matiba family'By SAM KIPLAGAT
20 hours ago
NSE issues profit warning on tough economic conditionsBy TIMOTHY ODINGA By SAMUEL NJIHIA
11 hours ago
House levy is voluntary, says UhuruBy JOHN MUTUA
20 hours ago
Drivers to sit written test in NTSA changesBy EDWIN OKOTH
1 day ago


text:
When Andy Nguyen opened his own law firm, he needed a way to attract a steady flow of leads and cases—especially because he was practicing in the volume-driven field of bankruptcy law. Find out how he used the Internet to get more business and triple his revenue in 3.5 years!
Legal Marketing with Proven Results
Get the Cases, Clients, and Service You Deserve
American Association for Justice Diamond-Level Sponsor
American Bar Association Advertising Partner
National Trial Lawyers Sponsor
Mass Torts Made PerfectPlatinum-Level Sponsor
Avvo Platinum-Level Sponsor
Helping Your Practice Grow
To grow your practice, you need two things: high-value cases and a steady flow of new clients. But the cases and the clients you want aren't finding their way to your practice—they're going elsewhere.
So, you have a decision to make.
Do you keep running the same legal marketing strategy and settling for the same results?
Or do you find a partner who can help you reach your goals and take your practice to new heights?
Legal Marketing Services You Can Bank On
The Story of Our Clients
Recent Client Success Story
Main Practice Area: Bankruptcy & Estate Law
Challenge: Securing enough work to survive in a volume-driven field of law
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
The Scorpion Promise
Receive Superior Performance
Get the best cases, the best clients, and the best results you've ever seen in your practice.
Future-Proof Your Practice
Know about the latest updates in legal marketing before other firms in your area.
Work with Legal Marketing Experts
Work with experts who know how to deliver results for your firm's marketing campaign.
Love Your Experience From Start to Finish
Enjoy a combination of strategy, results, and service that give you the best experience possible.
Our Clients Are Like Family
Hear their stories.
"The clients that are coming in know exactly what they want and we're the right fit for them."Gil Alvandi Alvandi Law Group
Our Clients Are Like Family
Hear their stories.
"I always have someone watching my business's back."Mark Vogt Fowler | Helsel | Vogt
Our Clients Are Like Family
Hear their stories.
"They are creative, they have initiative, they have all the answers to all the questions that we ask, and I would recommend them, without any reservation, to anyone."Stann Givens Givens Givens Sparks
3 Steps to New Cases, Clients, and Growth for Your Practice
Schedule a Call
When you aren't seeing the results you deserve and you aren't achieving the success you want, schedule a call with a legal marketing expert.
GeT yOUR pLAN
During your call, discuss your goals in detail. Before you hang up, you'll have the rough outline of a legal marketing plan designed to grow your practice.
wIN ONLINE
Start winning online, achieving your goals, and becoming recognized as the best attorney and legal practice in your community.


text:
Malware Reverse Engineer
Posted on Nov 13, 2019 by Request Technology - Robyn Honquest
Malware Reverse Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Malware Analyst/Reverse Engineer to perform malware analysis and reverse engineering in support of incident response, investigative analysis, threat hunting, and research on existing and emerging cyber threats. The role will involve in-depth analysis of static and behavioral analysis of complex malicious code utilizing various tools, including disassemblers, debuggers, hex editors, un-packers, virtual machines, and network sniffers. The candidate will perform the functions of malware analyst/reverse engineer and serve as a liaison for Threat Services for the Global Fusion Center, and mentor and collaborate with the threat hunting, incident handling/response, and forensics teams.
- Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Engineering,
- 5+ years overall technical experience in either reverse engineering/malware analysis, threat intelligence, incident response, security operations, or related information security field.
- 5+ years experience in application design/engineering, including but not limited to programming/Scripting, Windows/Linux system administration, RDBMS/NoSQL database administration, etc.
- 2+ years experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking
- 2+ years experience with reverse engineering tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg, Windbg, and Wireshark.
- 2+ years experience of Python Scripting to automate analysis and reverse engineering tasks (and Bash or Powershell or Perl C/C++).
- 2+ years experience of x86, ARM, and x64 architectures.
- Ability to reverse engineer binaries of various types including: x86, x64, C, C++, and .NET.
- Strong understanding of Windows Operating System Internals, Windows APIs, and writing and analysing DLLs.
- Recent experience developing custom software and hardware tools to assist in performing reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis.
- Strong understanding of common network and application stack protocols, including but not limited to TCP/IP, SMTP, DNS, TLS, XML, HTTP, etc.
- Experience with security operations tools, including but not limited to:
- SIEM (eg Splunk, ArcSight)
- Indicatr management (eg ThreatConnect)
- Link/relatinship analysis (eg Maltego, IBM i2 Analyst Notebook)
- Signature develpment/management (eg Snort rules, Yara rules)
Reference: 794643469
Set up alerts to get notified of new vacancies.
Similar Jobs
$100k - $110k Annual
$90k - $110k Annual
$110k - $110k Annual


text:
Omar Boraie is a champion of the state of New Jersey, and he has helped develop it over the past several decades using his company and agreements with cities willing to grow. Omar takes a look at parts of the state that are underdeveloped, and he helps by building new structures that are helpful for everyone. This article explains how Omar Boraie helps the state grow, and there is a look at how he completes his work.
#1: How Does New Jersey Grow?
New Jersey grows when developers such as Omar bring their ideas to cities that are in need of development. There are quite a lot of buildings in cities that are not in use, or they may be in such bad shape no one will purchase them. Omar is willing to take over the buildings, and he begins developments that ensures the buildings are put to good use.
#2: Building New Neighborhoods
There are quite a few neighborhoods in the state that were built by Omar after coming to an agreement with the city. The city is willing to part with buildings they cannot use, and Omar builds something better in their place. He builds a place to work and live that is helpful to everyone, and he ensures the community may grow around each building. He cannot do all the work alone, and he finds partners who will do development in their own right.
#3: How Does New Life Come To The Community?
The communities developed by Boraie come back to life because there is commerce and jobs to be had. The jobs bring people in to residential projects he built, and he has retail units that offer jobs to everyone. The area grows quickly, and the particular section of the city has new life.
Bringing funding and commerce back to areas of the city is quite important, and everyone who wishes to learn about development must see what Omar Boraie has done. He is a brilliant businessman who has built a new New Jersey in cities such as New Brunswick because he is committed to rebuilding areas that were downtrodden.


text:
The highest paid people should possess a good combination of skills, qualification and personality traits.
The more unique the skills required and the fewer qualified people, the higher the pay offered. Organizations compete for talents to outdo or defeat the competition.
Click HERE for ideas in managing compensation. Organizations cannot continue the practice of causing other organizations loss of talents.
Where can you find the highest paid jobs?
The highest paid people are found in engineering, securities and financial services and sales in certain industries such as wholesalers and manufacturers of technical as well as scientific products.
In the United States, a recent survey (2012) found that the ten highest paid workers include:
The order of the names may change positions as time passes by.
Lowest Paid People
Currently the lowest paid people in the United States include those who work as:
You would have heard people referring to this group of people as "the working poor". As in the case of highly-paid people, the lowest paid people vary from place to place and country to country.
In 2011, the following are Asia's top 10 highest paid jobs:-
You will notice that most of the highest paid people in Asia are in health.
The 10 Highest Paid Workers in Singapore for 2011-2012 (By Jacelyn Lim)
As compared to those highest paid, workers who receive very low pay perform jobs that are mainly transactional in nature, of low value and low risk.
The above information show that the order of high value jobs in the West are not necessarily the same as that of high value jobs in Asia although the holders are still among the highest paid people.
One other observation is that HR people are neither found among the highest paid people nor among the lowest paid people.
The above information may help corporate leaders formulate compensation plan in order to retain people whose service is necessary for their continued success.It is important to remember, however, that things may change depending on future developments that have great impact on pay.
Click HERE for information of the Three Important Jobs
Are highly paid people happy? Are they productive?
My aStore LINK
Privacy Policy


text:
Thanks to everyone who attended this 12 months's Lamont-Doherty Open House on October eight, 2016. Ensure you have advertised the open home in all the local papers and that you've got plenty of open home signs and flags set up by way of out the neighborhood. Consistency is the toughest factor to search out within the Nairobi restaurant scene but Open House ticks the field.
They could have an interest buyers, real estate brokers and realtors or they can also be neighbors who know of a relative or good friend wanting to purchase a home. Possibly the next ideas will assist maintain the jitters at bay and mean you can have a terrific CCD Open House. Here is a list of among the things I've performed while waiting for a customer to indicate up at an open home. In case you have a property that you just wish to let loose, please name Open House at present on 01782 900100 for a free, no obligation, market appraisal. My good friend Tina's home is to this point out in the nation, nobody would find it with out a particular map. At Open House I've them take residence the Welcome to First Grade Letter, Laptop Login Information page, and the ID Quantity practice page. Some easy preparations will help you take advantage of your Open Home experience.
What follows is a listing and primary descriptions – by constructing or space – of the displays, demonstrations, particular activities, and tour stops planned for the Jefferson Lab Open Home on April 30. We now have attempted to make this as complete as potential, however understand that this record and these descriptions are subject to vary.
For real estate agents, an open home gives them the prospect to be taught more in regards to the property. If you are an avid reader of Open House you understand that we are beginning a brand new math program. When your location is so distant or otherwise difficult to entry that home hunters aren't seemingly to make the effort.
One of the best takeaways are sheets printed with plenty of arduous info, like square footage, taxes, HOA dues, age of construction, and anything that makes your house look especially worthwhile or desirable. The very best time to have an open home is Saturday and/or Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Other homes in my neighborhood have gone into contract within every week of being in the marketplace this dwelling didn't and I can solely blame it on fashion or taste, as a result of all the pieces else about the home was proper. Many homes on the market have small repairs that may have to be repaired earlier than internet hosting an open house.


text:
In The News With Rize Stairs
Extra-clear glass flooring uses tempered, low-iron glass structural interlayers. At 1450 ft tall, the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) in Chicago is the tallest building in the West- ern Hemisphere. Now it gets a further distinctionas host of a 103-story-high, all-glass visitor attrac- tion called "The Ledge" where adventurers can step out into the sky for a heart-pounding view of an ant-like streetscape nearly a quarter mile below.The Ledge is part of the already well-vis- ited Skydeck at the Willis Tower. Since The Ledge opened in July, thousands of people have enjoyed the thrill-seeking experience each day. Visitorscan enjoy the experience safely because it was constructed to bear five tons of weight.The Ledge consists of two separate boxes jutting a little more than 4 ft out past the edge ofthe Skydeck facade, creating a gravity-defying view that's sure to thrill those who dare step out onto the glass floor. Strength of the all-glass construc- tion comes from laminated glass, a multilayered sandwich of glass and clear adhesive interlayer sheet material that holds the layers of glass to- gether. The laminated glass is assembled using minimally obtrusive framing, with bolts through the glass holding it to a retractable structural rail.
Louis Vuitton Plasma Staircase
Three flights of plasma video stairs were created as part of Louis Vuitton's new flagship store at the Landmark in Central Hong Kong. The animations feature figures climbing, descending and traversing the stairs.
Glass Staircases in the news
Clear views of Manhattan from new Rockefeller Center viewing platform
On 1st November 2005 the renovated and much-anticipated 'Top of the Rock' observation deck at the top of New York City's famous Rockefeller Center re-opened to the public. The centerpiece of the project lies with the reopening of an extraordinary city observatory, some 260 m (853 ft) above the sidewalk of 30, Rockefeller Plaza, on the 67th-70th floors of the building.
The observation deck was first opened in 1933 but had been closed to the public since the 1980s. It has now been fully revitalized using 465 m2 (5,000 ft2) of large, freestanding panels or balustrades of laminated glass containing DuPont™ SentryGlas® Plus structural interlayer that specialists say are at least 20 percent thinner than any other glass construction tested. Thomas Furman, project manager with SLCE Architects of New York City said: "The objective in using these unique and very large laminated glass balustrades was to provide a safe and secure viewing experience for all visitors to the observation deck and the Rockefeller Center, while maintaining the thrilling experience and expansive, 360-degree views afforded from this unique and historic viewing platform, located 70 stories above Manhattan.
"The laminated glass installation consists of freestanding panels, cantilevered vertically up to three meters (10 feet) tall, with all supports and connections hidden below the walking surface of the roof. There are no clips or connections between the panels except at the corners. This allows the laminated safety glass assembly to be a perfect backdrop or frame for the views, as opposed to an obstacle.
"The decision to use laminated glass with SentryGlas® Plus came out of discussions with glazing contractor W&W Glass, LLC of Nanuet (NY), and exterior wall consultant Israel Berger & Associates of New York. They advised us that the use of SentryGlas® Plus would solve many important challenges regarding the structural complexity of the laminated glass panels, our desire for absolute clarity of vision and the need for minimal reflectivity.
A design freedom unimaginable 10 years ago
by Ferran Figuerola, CEO of Cricursa, Spain
Architects today want more glass in buildings. The laminated glass technologies we have now means they can have that safely, and with a freedom unimaginable 10 years ago – whether in terms of structural strength, colors and decoration or delicately varying degrees of translucency, with the lovely effects this brings.
Architects also love using new laminated glass compositions with interlayers such as DuPont™ SentryGlas® Plus because it allows them to use thinner, stronger glass constructions in lighter, clutter-free fixing systems like point-fixed glazing – which makes the glass, for all its strength, seem invisible, often making any barrier between inside and outside melt away and opening up the building to natural daylight to the maximum.
What's interesting / new on the market?
New interlayer technologies, again because they help to stretch the envelope of what can be achieved with glass in buildings. Architects are generally slow to adopt new technologies, preferring to take a 'wait and see attitude', but the quite significant new structural strength properties of the interlayer are becoming more apparent with every project it is used in, throughout the world. At Cricursa, we are beginning to understand that the use of SentryGlas® Plus with annealed glass can complement or even obviate the need for the strength of tempered glass in a laminated construction needing high strength. This new type of laminated construction also brings the overall weight of the glass down, more good news for architects who want to use very large panes of glass in their façades; the whole façade weighs less and needs a less cumbersome support system. Part of the structural support is coming from the interlayer itself, which is a very interesting concept.
Today's lamination technologies have helped architects apply glamour to glass! And it's not only the aesthetics of the material that attracts the architects and the building industry; today's laminated glass works much harder than anyone could have imagined 10 years ago to meet a range of functional needs – from demanding wind load requirements in high rise buildings throughout the world, seismic loading where this is needed, or impact resistance in typhoon or hurricane regions.The marriage of glass with metal has also captured the imaginations of many architects because of the astonishing visual effects achievable when you laminate glass to metal mesh, and also because of new fixing possibilities if you can glue metal fixings right into the SentryGlas® Plus structural interlayer – as Apple did for the Apple Store in SoHo and, following the success of that project, for an evolution of similar staircases in subsequent stores.
Most of all, I believe that architects are fascinated by the new ways to control light that laminated glass gives them: by building in various degrees of opacity; by using Low E coatings to control shading very tightly and by the use of colors of decoration within glass, for example. The architects we work with worldwide are very interested in decorative technologies like Expressions™ decorative technology as an efficient and flexible new way of introducing a whole new range of visual possibilities into laminated glass.
The architectural world is getting more global
Today, I would no longer say that architects from one continent want this or work that way while architects from a different continent work another way or want other things. The architects we work with are very spread out geographically. European architects work in the USA; U.S. architects work in Europe; Japanese architects work in Europe. They are hardly ever to be found in their home office! And a trend I see is that each major city across the planet wants its signature building, and almost by default this has to be designed by an architect from a different continent! Perhaps because an architect from elsewhere gives a refreshing new perspective to the assignment.
As for the future of laminated architectural glass, that depends on which gifted architect walks into our office tomorrow! We are always honored to be working on new architectural laminated glass challenges that go to make incredible buildings, all over the world.
Ferran Figuerola


text:
This just in: The 2012 Westword Music Showcase was a smashing success. Despite the heat, the crowd brought out some of their flyest dance moves (and "dance moves"). Let yourself be hypnotized by these GIFs, and take some notes for next time, folks.
5. The "Hopping And Toppings"
Fringe benefit of the inescapable frozen yogurt craze: Y'all know ice cream don't get down like that.
See Also: - Ten Coachella dance-move GIFs to make you feel good about yourself - Ten awkward Electric Daisy Carnival dance moves from this past weekend in Las Vegas - Set recaps by Westword music writers - Showcase through Instagram and Twitter - Photos from the main stage at Showcase - Photos: The people of Showcase - Photos: Locals only! 2012 Westword Music Showcase - The best #WMS photos on Instagram - Ten great #WMS tweets from Westword Music Showcase 2012
4. The "Daily Grind"*
Another day, another dollar, another sweat-soaked tryst with two complete strangers.
*Also called "The Human Centipede."
Not pictured: This same ball hitting a hundred other people in the face.
2. The "Like a Prayer"
For some reason, outdoors + music = hula hooping. Still, we can all envy this woman for her gyration skills and religious devotion.
1. The "Daily Grind II: Return of the Grinder"
In the background, this woman's face just screams, "Oh lord, he's coming for me."
If you like this story, consider signing up for our email newsletters.
You have successfully signed up for your selected newsletter(s) - please keep an eye on your mailbox, we're movin' in!
Follow Backbeat on Twitter: @westword_music


text:
ICC Europe
The European Officials Selection Committee (EOSC) has this week announced the ICC Europe Officials Panel for the upcoming 2011 tournament season.
ICC Europe are delighted to announce new appointments to the ICC EuropeUmpire Panel they are: Heath Kearns (Jersey): Huub Jansen (Netherlands):Kamran Sadiq and Manzoor Nazar (Norway): Paul Cawsey (Switzerland): Allan Haggo (Scotland): Alex Adams and Paul Simpson (Ireland): SeanWhelan (Guernsey).
We are also pleased to announce that: Alex Dowdalls (Scotland); Bart Hartong (Netherlands); David Kenworthy (Isle of Man); Alan Neill (Ireland); and Keith Smith (Ireland) have all been promoted to the Elite Panel. This is in recognition of their outstanding contribution toEuropean tournaments.
ICC Europe would like to thank those retiring members from the Umpire Panel who have supported us over the past years. All of the following have given great service to European umpiring and we wish them well in their future endeavors: Ingeborg Bevers; Graham Kelsey; Bob Lomax;Willem Molenaar; Claus Olesen; and Sandy Scotland.
The Referee Panel this year has been reduced to seven and it is envisaged that a number of these seven referees will be given the opportunity to officiate at more than one event during 2011. This may include remote refereeing for the two Division 1 Challenge Series events at U/17 and U/19 level.
This reduction means saying goodbye to Ken Amos, Doug Ferguson and Sandy Scotland who have given sterling service over thepast few years. With their extensive input, the progress in refereeing has been significant. They have all been extremely pro-active in their roles and have helped, not only the Playing Control Teams under their charge, but, also, in developing the training and guidance we give to our new referees. We thank them for their help and wish them well for the future.
We welcome onto the Panel, Jim McClymont (Scotland) whilst Trevor Magee(Ireland) will undertake training during the season as a probationary referee.
Graham Cooper, Regional Umpire Consultant is pleased with the appointments: "We are particularly pleased to see Kamran and Manzoor onthe Panel - they are the first umpires from Norway to feature and this reflects all the hard work and investment that Norway has put into their umpire education programme during the last 5 years. We hope they will beable to extend this knowledge with experience gained at our events."
Richard Holdsworth, Regional Development Manager - Europe adds: "This year we have thought very hard about the Officiating set-up and are pleased to announce some new appointments that I am sure will do an outstanding job. I would like to also thank all those departing for their great service and continuous hard work and hope they will continue to help share their experiences and knowledge with colleagues in their countries."
The full list of umpires and referees can be viewed here


text:
Liveblogging the Ike aftermath -- our "Amish" blogger Blackberries in with notes
Here's what Tom has to say:
September 18, 8:30 pm
In a power outage, you quickly become a slave to the food in your refrigerator. Your goal- don't let perishables spoil, keep frozen foods frozen. You don't even see it as food; it's you money there, turning brown and fuzzy.
First, you pursue bags of ice, the vague rumors of ice, like. Wall Street chasing a bailout.
I was late to the game when our power went out, and by the time I joined the chase there was nothing left except empty ice cases and clerks still in shock from the onslaught.
Iceless, my wife and I daringly continued to dine from our increasingly gamey fridge for a couple of days, passing candidate food back and forth to share olfactory opinions.
In such a situation, you find yourself arranging menus by expiration date or melting point. Breakfast might consist of three ice cream sandwiches (yeah calcium), dinner leftover beef stew with lox and babaganouj.
Yum. Finally, however, we reached the point where we had to start pitching food.
As I began my freezer archeology, I was struck first the age of some of its contents. The frozen stone-age dude found intact in the alps looked more appetizing than some of the stuff I pitched.
I also discovered a hidden streak of obsessive-compulsive behavior in my wife. Apparently, she is convinced that unsuccessful meals we only picked at initially would improve by freezing rather than discarding.
The fridge section was no challenge at all. 70 percent of the space was filled with condiments and jars of pickles, each containing one lonely pickle. The rest was beer.
Without a fridge, we've taken to eating out. However, here too our choices are limited to those restaurants blessed with electricity. Today I had a sack of White Castles. For lunch.
Tomorrow, I may return for a slyder breakfast. Tough times call for tough people.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
September 18, 4:30 pm
My ancestors were Amish, but I am deeply addicted to electricity. Since Ike blew through town, knocking down trees and popping transformers across Ohio, I've been rudely thrust back to a non-electrical world. Today is day 4, and I hate it, having to survive on only my wiles, Dodge Caravan and Blackberry.
I've joined the urban Bedouins. Where our desert brothers travel from oasis to oasis, we go, cell phone, laptop and rechargers in hand, in search of precious AC current and the rapture of Wifi. We can be rapacious in our blood lust for some of that sweet, sweet 110.
The local library, to their everlasting credit, has set up dozens of tables where we can recharge and mainline some internet. This has served to remind me how many of my neighbors take personal hygiene as a liberal plot to rob them of their God-given body odor.
I'm a reading addict, especially in the evening, and our flashlights don't serve that purpose well. I discovered a good workaround, though. I installed Mobipocket on my Blackberry and bought a novel for it. Now, at bedtime, I snuggle in with my cell phone and read to my heart's content. Or my battery goes dead. Then I lie in bed and pretend I'm Amish.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Got any questions for Tom about living after the storm? Ask below. We'll contact him by string phone and ask.


text:
This event is being brought to you by the Youth Ministries Department of the South Pacific Division with the support of the Youth Ministry teams at the four Unions. As a team we are totally committed to leading young people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Our core mission is to train and equip our leaders to successfully retain, reclaim and rescue the young people they work with. It is our desire to set them up with adequate tools and ministry resources that will empower them to serve in this capacity.
We pray you will make it a priority to come along and be part of this ministry event!


text:
Design Tools
Crystal Clear offers state-of-the art design tools so that our customers can express their creativity, branding, and artistic vision through any of our quality print products, including business cards, tri-fold brochures, obituaries, flyers, and signage. Design online and have your order shipped!
Highest Quality
After 20 years in the industry, we understand what excellence means, and we have a road map to get there. You can order today with the confidence that our processes, from concept to final approval, are centered on timely, accurate, and affordable delivery. Your brand is in the best of hands!
Explore Your Options
Even in the digital age, print media is still your go-to resource for reaching and influencing your customers to make purchasing decisions. We offer literally thousands of options - from yard signs to mass mailers, from newsletters to car decals. Let us prep you for visibility and success!
Raising Expectations
Customer service and satisfaction set us apart from "Big Box" print shops and chains. After proudly serving the Greater Detroit Metropolitan Area for 20 years, our new website invites business owners and individuals across the country to grow with us and enjoy a thoroughly tailored experience.
Quick Turnaround
Our 48-72 hour printing service is the industry standard, but we offer "Same Day" and "Next Day" emergency response, for your printing needs that just can't wait. We strive to keep pace with the aggressive and competitive nature of your industry - so we're always on standby for you! Order online and select our "Same Day" option.
Trusted Resource
As a union printing company, we proudly support social, ethical, and environmental responsibility. Our priorities and business practices are aligned accordingly. Our culture of passion, commitment and character has fostered long standing relationships with clients like the City of Detroit and the NAACP.