text:
If you are like most people, you have had someone tell you to sit or stand up straight — probably during your teenage years. At the time, the demand was probably annoying and one you did your best to ignore. But it turns out that good posture is important for more than just looking confident
Suffering with Back Pain? Check Your Posture!March 20th, 2019
7 Simple Ways To Stay ActiveAugust 10th, 2018
Too many of us have an all-or-nothing attitude when it comes to staying fit. We're too "slammed" at work for the gym, or our kids' activities are keeping us in the car — and off the track — for long hours. Yet, there are a few basic elements you can add into your daily life
Tired of Lower Back Pain? Here's What To Do:July 10th, 2018
Lower back pain is the nemesis of many. That familiar ache can limit time spent working, relaxing, and enjoying life. It can lead to irritability and a whole host of other health problems. And, yet, it's surprisingly common. The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States, 149 million days of work are lost


text:
Live Well as a Conserva Irrigation Franchise Owner.
Join an innovative and revolutionary business model! Whether you are looking to convert your irrigation business or you want to take part in something bigger than yourself, Conserva Irrigation is here for you.
When you partner with Conserva Irrigation, you've got everything you need to blow the competition away. We can put more support and effort into your business because we have more knowledge and experience than any other irrigation franchise. Our company is part of Outdoor Living Brands™, America's leading outdoor living franchise network. Innovation, experience, infrastructure, technology - it's all here working for you.
Grow your own irrigation business with Conserva.
Open Conserva Irrigation in any of these available states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC.
Respond to Today's Needs with a Franchise That Cares
Taking care of the earth is a concept we cannot ignore. It's backed up by statistics that paint a dire future without conservation practices in place. Conserva Irrigation® wants to partner with you as a successful franchise owner. With our irrigation franchise opportunities, you'll be at the forefront of eco-friendly watering practices. Conservation and personalized service are at the core of our business model.
Reasons to Own a Conserva Franchise
- Opportunities available nationwide
- National accounts
- Powerful partnerships
- Operational efficiencies and technology platforms
- Access to innovative business models
- Name recognition
- Opportunity for growth through cross-promotion
- 21 years' experience in the industry
- Innovative technology
- Earth's conservation
- Quality services
- Recurring revenue
Say goodbye to being totally bogged down in paperwork and scheduling and say hello to greater profitability. We've developed a whole portfolio of high-impact marketing materials and business management software based on proven strategies. All you have to do is roll 'em out and watch 'em work. We use industry-leading CRM practices to get your sales, marketing, customer service and support all working together at peak efficiency. With our proprietary CRM platform and interactive field devices, we're able to deliver a seamless client experience, minimizing paper and human error.
Training and Support
Behind each and every one of our franchise owners is a corporate support team ready to help in all areas of the business. With Conserva Irrigation, our team gives you the necessary tools to stay profitable in almost any market.
We offer solutions and full support for:
- Marketing strategies and collateral
- Business account management
- Operational practices
- Training your local team
- Sales, finance, and accounting
- Technology and equipment
Preferred Partnerships and National Accounts
Strategically partnering with TORO® and SiteOne™ Landscape Supply, Conserva is able to offer the most competitive pricing on irrigation products, lowering your cost of goods and increasing your bottom line. Conserva Irrigation's unique value proposition has earned us (and you) valuable and profitable national accounts that can jump-start your business and truly build your local reputation.
The Outdoor Living Brands™ Family
We are part of the Outdoor Living Brands™ family, which includes four other world-class names in the commercial and residential property improvement and services industry. The Renew Crew™, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives™ and archadeck™ brands complement your irrigation business so that customers know they have trusted professionals only a call away.
What's Included
Some of the expenses considered in your initial investment include:
- Initial franchise fee
- Tools and equipment
- Computers and software
- Inventory
- Storage space
- Vehicle and signage
- Initial marketing budget
- Travel expenses during training
Ideal Candidates
At Conserva Irrigation®, we're searching for motivated, knowledgeable entrepreneurs with or without a background in irrigation and landscaping services. If that sounds like you, our irrigation franchise opportunities may be the perfect way to start your own business without the risk and hassle associated with starting a company from scratch.
Special Discount
We are a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and participate in their VetFran Program, which offers a 15% discount off the initial franchise fee to honorably discharged veterans.
Take advantage of the Conserva Irrigation franchise opportunity. Take the first step to becoming an owner and inquire today.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
My name is Dr. Roderick Graham, and this website contains my academic and creative work.
My main gig is as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Old Dominion University. Most of my academic work is in two areas. I explore online behavior, especially crime and deviance online. I also am interested in the dynamics of racial inequality in the United States. You can learn more about my research here. I teach classes in cybercrime, research methods, and racial inequality. You can learn more about my teaching here.
I believe that knowledge is a public good, and I am a public servant. I have dedicated my life to intellectual production and communicating ideas to the public.
I like to write op-ed pieces that explain sociological patterns – especially as they relate to race and technology. You can see this work here. Whenever I get the chance, I also like to give public talks about the topics I am knowledgeable in:
The project that I am most proud of right now is a podcast I have started called Conversations and Perspectives.
You can learn more about the podcast here.


text:
We continue our countdown of the 25 Best Hitters of the Free Agent Era. The rest of the posts can be found here.
"And I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
Anytime I get to invoke a Beastie Boys lyric, I'll do it. There's a reason why the hip hop group mentioned Carew. Dude could hit.
"But wait," you say, "Carew wasn't part of the Free Agent Era, he started in 1967!"
Well, "Sir Rodney" had more than half of his at bats after the beginning of free agency, so he qualifies. Besides, who wouldn't want to have a discussion about pure hitters without talking about Rod Carew?
In today's game of metrics, there's probably a bit of a shadow cast on the style by which Rod took the game by storm. He arrived on the scene as a member of the Minnesota Twins in 1967, hitting .292 with an OBP of .341 en route to earning Rookie of the Year honors. It was also the first of 18, yes 18, consecutive All-Star appearances.
His sophomore season of 1968 might really be considered his only "down" year. He batted .273, a paltry sum compared to what he would do over the next decade and a half. Beginning in 1969, Carew racked up 15 straight seasons of hitting better than .300. He crossed the 200 hits mark for the first time in a season in 1973, compiling 203 knocks and batting .350. At age 27, though, Rod Carew still had his best years ahead of him.
In '74 he batted .364 with an OBP of .433, both league bests that season. He accomplished the same feat next season, leading the league in 1975 with a .359 average and .421 OBP. He also hit 14 homers that year, a career best for Carew. It should also be noted that he was in the midst of another impressive streak of his. Starting in 1973 and extending through the end of his career in 1985, Rod Carew walked at least as much as he struck out in his final 13 seasons.
1976, Rod would have a "down" year, batting a measly .331 and posting his only sub-.400 OBP campaign between 1973 and 1979, falling just short at .395.
But in 1977, Rod Carew went off.
Easily the best season of his illustrious career, Carew batted .388. You didn't read that wrong. Three. Eighty-eight. What's impressive about this stat is that it was also done in the season in which he compiled more at bats than any other season. This high water mark for batting average was the highest of any player in a season since Ted Williams batted .00011 points higher in 1957.
The '77 season also saw Carew posting career highs in OBP (.449), Slugging (.570), doubles (38), triples (16), runs (128), hits (239), and homers, equaling his '75 total of 14. With an OPS of 1.019 and all these other incredibly impressive numbers, it's no reason why Carew took home the MVP honors in 1977.
Carew would play in eight more seasons after his MVP campaign, tacking on more .300 seasons (.333, .318, .331, .305, .319, .339) and finished up at .295 and .280, the last of which being his final season in 1985 with the California Angels. He continued to be an on-base machine throughout as well.
When all is said and done, there's no denying Carew was one of the most consistent hitters we've ever seen. Doesn't matter what "metrics" you want to use, to bat .300 in 15 straight seasons is absurd. He finished his career at .328, good for 30th in the history of our great game. He also compiled a ridiculous .393 career on-base percentage. He crossed the 3,000 hit mark in his final season, finishing with 3,053 base hits, including 445 doubles, 112 triples, and 92 homers.
Carew didn't have much power, which is why he finds himself at 14th on our list. But when it comes to pure hitting machines, Rod Carew has to find himself among some pretty slim company.
Here is Carew's 3,000th hit, amazingly off his former team the Minnesota Twins.
He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991.amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "boyskoadventu-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "e54fd649070f583b793cd8140888cd54"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B0006NGL7M,B00XZG08V2,B01MRV5E98,B00G1XDKDY"; //z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US


text:
Welcome, Add Health participants! This page is for you. It provides information about the study as well as Add Health news and research findings.
Stay in touch with Add Health
The National Institutes of Health has called Add Health "a national treasure" for the scientific community and one of the most important studies of health in the United States.
You were part of the Add Health Study nearly 25 years ago when it began and you cannot be replaced!
Add Health has completed the fifth round of surveys and the Wave V web survey is now closed. We'll be in touch in the near future with the next Add Health Newsletter to let you know about study updates. Please remember to keep your contact information up to date so we can reach you with the newsletters and also let you know about future survey opportunities: Visit this webpage to update your contact information. Having you continue to be part of Add Health is critical for the success of the study.
Add Health news
Add Health research has been featured in USA Today, TIME, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Washington Post, NPR, The New York Times, The Atlantic, U.S. News and World Report, ABC News and NBC News. Browse our News page to learn about exciting research findings.
Follow us on Twitter for even more Add Health news!
Add Health publications
Over 7,500 journal articles, books, book chapters, conference proceedings, and reports have been published using the Add Health data. Please visit our Publications page to learn more about Add Health research.
Add Health newsletters
Click here to view our semi-annual newsletters.


text:
Cloud Cost Management Whitepaper:
Salesforce & the SaaS Cost Explosion
Your way to SaaS cost optimization
Software as a service (SaaS) is quickly becoming the only way to access your most important software applications. This change benefits customers significantly because they can take advantage of a flexible spend subscription model and get the complete package – hardware, software, and service! It couldn't be easier!
But organizations are in for a shock once they start looking at their overall SaaS spend and compare it to their actual usage. What at the start appeared to be an easy and inexpensive business solution, is suddenly revealed to be a hard-to-control budget buster. The contract terms are more difficult and more inflexible than advertised, and customers are left wondering whether their clouds only bring storms instead of silver linings.
Yet despite this, the "SaaS Spend Surprise" hasn't arrived at the C-level yet. Organizations are still happily spending on SaaS products without developing ways to track their real usage needs and maximize their available licenses.
This white paper will take a deep dive into the SaaS spend challenge based on real experiences with Salesforce. We'll look at how the spend surprise might occur in your own organization, and then discuss the steps you can take to take control of your SaaS spend.


text:
Autumn Leaf Watercolor Cards - Camus Quote
I love this beautiful quote by Albert Camus: "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower". These note cards feature a lovely autumn leaf I painted, along with the hand-lettered Camus quote.
I make my cards one by one in my studio. I print, cut and fold them with great care.
I print my cards on luxurious, Italian watercolor paper. The paper is lovely and thick and has a beautiful texture and an excellent writing surface.
My cards are blank, so they are ready for your personal message.
Set of 5 luxurious note cards
Each card measures just under 5 x 7 inches (folded)
Printed on 113 lb. acid-free watercolor paper
Accompanied by a recycled brown kraft A7 envelope 5¼ x 7¼ inches
Printed in my studio on my Epson R1900 printer.
The cards will be packaged attractively in a cello sleeve and mailed to you in a thick, rigid envelope.
Just want one card? No problem!
Like to see more? All of my available note cards are here.
Purchase of Trowel & Paintbrush cards does not transfer reproduction rights. Copyright remains with me, the artist, at all times. Copyright © Kathleen Maunder.
~ Everything I sell in my shop comes from my imagination, my heart and my hands. ~
> I charge reasonable flat rates: $3.00 in Canada, $5.00 to the US, and $7.50 for international orders. Shipping charges are added at checkout.
> Orders are currently shipped within one week of your purchase. Thanks for your understanding.
> Packages are sent from Canada by Canada Post either by Letter-Post (domestic) or Small Packet-Air (USA + international) or by USPS or Asendia (via Chit Chats).
> The default prices in this shop are listed in USD. If you'd like to check out in your local currency, please select your currency from the available choices shown in the main menu and footer.
> 🇨🇦 Shopping from Canada? Use my ongoing coupon code OCANADA at checkout to receive a nice discount to help compensate for the low loonie.
>> See my full policies here. <<
Thank you for visiting my art shop. I've automatically applied a 25% discount to items in your cart if the total is $15 or more. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones during this difficult time. ~ Kathleen


text:
President's Club
When you believe in what you're doing, it has an effect on the others around you.
Join our year-round elite group of sales volunteers responsible for the retention and recruitment of Chamber members. Participation enables access to a seasoned group of sales professionals, continual "on-the-job" practice and leadership opportunities. Volunteers are expected to bring in a minimum of $5,000 annually by selling at least six new memberships and working with existing members to renew memberships.
Bi-monthly meetings and offered prospects provide you with the tools needed to succeed in President's Club while promoting your business and expanding your circle of influence.
Interested in joining?
Contact Member Services, firstname.lastname@example.com, 402-346-5000.
Chairman's Circle Award Winners
Phil Moyer, First National Bank
The Greater Omaha Chamber works for you – and because of you!
Active engagement by our members propels us and helps us accomplish our mission.


text: A greener China is coming (or something)! Over the weekend, the State Council issued regulations that it says will strengthen the ways it assesses the environmental impact of new projects. Environmental impact assessments will be required after a project is first approved. There will also be a continuing review to ensure that these projects are on track or are revised if they aren't complying with rules on limiting pollution. While provincial projects must be evaluated by State Council level authorities, city-level project reviews will be conducted by local environmental officials. Oof, not that we don't trust local politico or anything (okay, we don't), but anybody want to place bets on the percentage of environmentally unfriendly projects that will still get the green light? Source: WSJ


text: Share SHARE PRINT DRC: Political instability elevates protest risks 02 October 2017 Political instability will pose an elevated risk of death and injury to employees located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2017. The mining sector will perform well in coming quarters, although as a whole the economy will underperform. Whilst the government has been keen to attract investment in mining, regulatory uncertainty over export bans and mining code reform will weigh on investor confidence. Security Environment In 2017 workforces will be exposed to an elevated risk of protests and riots in the DRC. The political situation in the country is fragile, as President Joseph Kabila has remained in office beyond the 19 December 2016 constitutional limit. An agreement between Kabila and the opposition Rally coalition, which allows Kabila to remain in position until elections are scheduled in late 2017, is likely to fall apart this year and the election will be delayed until 2018. Further electoral delays will likely cause violent protests in key urban centres. On 24 August 2017, opposition leader Felix Tshiskedi called for civil disobedience from 1 October 2017 to pressure the government into holding elections. The current political situation has already caused a number of violent protests. 40 people were killed in demonstrations throughout the country in December 2016, as the security forces used tear gas and live ammunition to disperse protestors. The use of force by security forces is likely in any future protests, and employees could become caught up in such incidents. Companies should have adequate crisis management strategies to respond to the risks facing its personnel. A number of mining projects in the pipeline are located in eastern DRC, a region affected by on-going militant activity, including by Forces Démocratiques pour la Libération duRwanda (FDLR) and Mai-Mai militia. These groups pose a high risk of small arms attacks on road cargo and civilians, and will also carry out kidnappings. In March 2017, a French national who worked for a mining firm in Maniema province was kidnapped. The individual was released in May 2017, following negotiations in which the kidnappers demanded a USD 1 million ransom. It is unclear if the ransom was paid. Trading Environment Political instability and security risks will weigh on the DRC's medium-term economic outlook, despite robust production of gold and copper. Mining production expanded by 23.7% in Q1 2017, driven by the expansion of several key mining sites, including Glencore's Katanga mine. Despite significant growth in the mining sector, DRC's overall economic performance will underwhelm. Real GDP growth was 2.4% in 2016, marking a fifteen year low. This is largely a result of underperformance in non-mining sectors as political instability weighs on activity. Import volumes at Matadi port fell by 45.4% y-o-y in January-February 2017, an indication of weak consumer demand. The government is not in a position to provide significant support to the economy. Currency inflows will remain strained in coming months, contributing to a sustained sell-off of the Congolese franc. The franc lost 18.2% of its value between January and June 2017. This will ensure elevated inflation levels, forecasted at 40.9% in 2017. Reduced financial assistance from foreign donors in the wake of delayed elections has further weakened the external position, with foreign reserves falling to USD 484.9 million in June 2017, providing 2 weeks of import cover. Investment Environment Despite Kabila's proactive approach to foreign investment, regulatory uncertainty poses a downside risk to mining operations in the country. A review of the existing 2002 mining code, which was expected to increase royalties from 2.5% to 3.5% and raise state participation in concessions from 5% to 35%, was abandoned in February 2016. However, the 2002 code is felt by the government to give preferential treatment to mining companies, and in May 2017 Mines Minster Martin Kabwelulu announced government plans to reintroduce legislation in parliament to amend the code. A revised code is likely to increase the government's stake in concessions and raise royalty rates, elevating the risk that the government will seek to renegotiate mining contracts on a case-by-case basis. The government announced a ban on the export of unprocessed copper and cobalt ore in April 2013, yet has continuously delayed its introduction since then. This was due, in part, to opposition from mining firms in Katanga province and unreliable electricity supply to support domestic processing of minerals. However, the ban could be introduced in 2017, elevating regulatory uncertainty for international mining firms. ††† The inclusion of political violence will push the price up, and there is unlikely to be any appetite for assets near the Tanzanian, Rwandan, Ugandan or Burundian borders. †††† Appetite is extremely limited and realistically most insurers decline DRC non-payment risk. In this month's Risk Outlook, we also provide a detailed forward looking assessment of developments within the security, trading and investment environments for China, Myanmar, Ukraine and Democratic Republic of Congo, all of which have been the subject of recent enquiries from JLT's client base. The monthly Risk Outlook is supported by JLT's proprietary country risk rating tool, World Risk Review (WRR) which provides risk ratings across nine insurable perils for 197 countries. The country risk ratings are generated by a proprietary, algorithm-based modelling system incorporating over 200 international sources of data. Download October Risk Outlook For further information, please contact Eleanor Smith, Political Risk Analyst on +44 (0)121 626 7837 or email firstname.lastname@example.com YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN Get in touch with our specialist team > Read more specialist insights >


text:
Washing Regularly Is The Best Revenge
March 9, 2009 by admin
Filed under Skin Care Information
If you have suffered from skin problems, there is a range of solutions out there which contains some that will help you a little, some which will help you greatly, and some which will not help at all. Indeed, the wrong solution used at the wrong time can even make the situation worse. It is important to take into account exactly what the problem is, what is causing it, and to find out how best to tackle the problem. There is no advantage to dealing with things in a hasty manner, as although they may be causing you no end of annoyance, the consequences of a poorly-chosen treatment could take yet longer to shake off.
The one thing that is guaranteed to have an impact on the bothersome skin problems that effect us all from time to time is a well-planned washing regime. It may seem inconvenient, but spending ten minutes twice a day – once in the morning, once at night – taking care of things will have a much more lasting and positive effect than letting things build and then having to spend money on a "quick fix". Quick fixes are only popular because people buy them out of desperation. They often do not have anything like the effect one would hope for or expect. And they can cause the skin to lose some of its natural positives, too. This is something that can be avoided if you take the time.
If you are washing your face as regularly as twice a day, it is best to use a gentle, natural product which does not interfere with the skin's own natural defences. A lotion containing Aloe Vera or a similar natural product will keep your face clean without stripping it of the natural oils that protect your face from the elements. The more chemically-based cleansers have a tendency to strip these oils as a way of preventing acne or spots. But a certain amount of oil in the skin is vitally important when it comes to preventing redness and the blemishes which are caused by raw, unprotected skin.Cure Acne Naturally And Permanently Using The Only Clinically Proven And Unique Step By Step Holistic Acne System Acne No More - Click Here!
All Natural Cure For Stopping Acne In 3 Days! - Acne Free In 3 Days - Click Here!
Easy, Simple And Fun Way To Permanent, Lifelong Freedom From Acne. Practical And Simple To Apply. Doesn't Require Supplements, Pills, Creams, Lotions Or Anything Extra. - Clear For Life.


text:
From Stress to Laughter
Dave had gone through the home selling process three other times previous to his latest home sale in Iron Station NC. His initial worry and stress quickly turned to laughter and relief after he chose Realtor®, Mike Toste to represent him and his wife Baiba.
After the team launched their sophisticated marketing campaign, Baiba mistook her own home for somebody else's when she watched the cinematic video tour for the first time. Her reaction was one that needs to be seen for yourself to fully appreciate!
See Exactly How it Was Done.
The full case study on the marketing of the Brown's home with the full cinematic/aerial video can be found here: A Case Study for Exceptional Marketing of a Home.
The Lake Norman Mike team is dedicated to providing exceptional service to home sellers in the Lake Norman area, in areas like Denver, Cornelius, Huntersville, Mooresville, Iron Station, Stanley, Davidson, Sherrills Ford and more.
Our slogan is 'Sophisticated Marketing… Guaranteed Results" and it means something! Our digital marketing plan for real estate is second to none in the area. We provide home staging consultation, professional photography, aerial & cinematic video, paid online advertising campaigns plus much more.
Thinking about selling your Lake Norman area home?
Give Mike Toste a call today at 704.584.9781 to discuss your specific situation.
You can see the full marketing plan, just like the one used for the Browns by visiting…
#1 Lake Norman Real Estate Marketing Plan


text:
Our Specialist Support Teaching and Learning in Schools course provides you with the knowledge and practical skills required to be able to:
Register here for more information, or contact us at email@example.com or 0191 4879 5588.
The qualification can meet the needs of a range of learners, including:
You will cover 15 units – including guided remote learning and classroom sessions on topics such as Communication and Professional Relationships, Supporting Assessment for Learning and Understanding Child and Young Person Development.
Topics covered include:
The qualification is delivered through a blended learning approach – a combination of traditional classroom teaching (face-to-face) and online learning/independent study.
You will create a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and progress. As part of this course you must complete at least 50 hours assisting in the classroom. This can be either paid or voluntary and it is expected that this will last throughout the time on your course.
The cost is £2,225 and may be funded by an Advanced Learner Loan. Find out more here.
The awarding body is Edexcel.
Register here for more information, or contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com or 0191 4879 5588.


text:
StudentCam Handout – Project Planning
Digital Storytelling Rubric
Group Work Rubric
Have ONE person in your group - Make a copy of the record sheet here!
Once you open the Google Doc, go to File, make a copy and then share exclusively with your group members.
C-SPAN StudentCam
C-SPAN footage click here
C-SPAN StudentCam 2016 - Rules
See More Past Winners Here


text: Valley Life By Kern Valley Sun / May 2, 2017 Share 0 Tweet Photo by Ashley Loza / Kern Valley Sun:Visitors lined Sirretta St. in Kernville on Saturday, May 6, for the annual Sirretta St. Sale. Residents all over Kernville held yard sales for the event. Photo by Ashley Loza / Kern Valley Sun:Sirretta St. wanderers made their way over to the Fix Your Dog Org's (FYDO) tent to peruse the items for sale, which went to benefit FYDO's rescue and spay/neuter activities in the Kern River Valley.


text:
Multi-Rate Gigabit Ethernet Base-T to Deliver Cost-Effective Scaling of Network Bandwidth to Enterprise Networks
Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Leading technology vendors Aruba Networks, (NASDAQ: ARUN), Avaya (NYSE: AV), Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), Brocade (NASDAQ: BRCD), Delta Electronics, Delta Networks, Freescale® Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL), Pulse Electronics (OTC Pink: PULS) and Ruijie Networks today announced their support for the IEEE efforts to bring 2.5G and 5G Ethernet speeds to enterprise access points and other systems relying on unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling. The IEEE has formed a study group to understand the need for these new speeds that will meet the high demand for Ethernet between 1G and 10G, which are the only standard options available today for high-speed networking over UTP cables.
With advanced technologies in enterprise networks and increasing numbers of wireless computing devices connecting to next-generation cloud infrastructure, 1000BASE-T Ethernet is limited in bandwidth while 10GBASE-T Ethernet requires UTP Cat6a cabling, a costly upgrade to the install base of Cat5e and Cat 6 cables that constitutes the majority of the cabling installed base today. The addition of the 2.5G and 5G Ethernet link protocol speeds will enable the cost effective scaling of network bandwidth delivered to enterprise access points and provide IT professionals with more data rate options.
To meet growing industry demand for the deployment of new Ethernet speeds and to create true multi-vendor solutions, this group of leading technology vendors has formed the MGBASE-T Alliance. The specification adopted by the Alliance leverages many of the fundamental technologies in Ethernet standards as defined in the IEEE 802.3 10GBASE-T, enabling faster time to market with minimal research and development efforts for ecosystem vendors. The specification is available royalty-free to all members.
"Formed in June, the goal of the Alliance is to work alongside the IEEE to accelerate the deployment of 2.5G and 5G BASE-T from multiple component and system vendors by enabling an end-to-end solution," said Simon Assouad, President, MGBASE-T Alliance. "The new Ethernet speeds will enable enterprise users to unleash the full benefits of next generation 802.11ac (Wave 1 & 2) wireless technology using existing cabling infrastructure."
The MGBASE-T Alliance members will support the work of the IEEE 802.3 that allows the industry to achieve interoperability and ultimately enable widespread and successful adoption of new technologies through its collaborative and consensus driven process.
MGBASE-T Alliance and Specification
The MGBASE-T Alliance is open to membership from any ecosystem company or organization. To become a member of the MGBASE-T Alliance, visit www.mgbasetalliance.org
Additional Quotes
Broadcom Corporation
"We are proud to be a leading contributor to the MGBASE-T Alliance," said Dr. Ali Abaye, Senior Director, Product Marketing, Broadcom Corporation. "A Broadcom delegate to IEEE 802.3 initiated the Call For Interest (CFI) for the formation of a study group within the IEEE 802.3 on intermediate speeds between 1G and 10G to help start the standardization process of additional Ethernet speeds. We believe the advancement of 2.5G and 5G Ethernet standards are imperative for the advancement of enterprise access points."
"Increasing bandwidth demands for enterprise access points is driving the need for an intermediate Ethernet rate of 2.5G" said Siva Valliappan, Vice-President of Campus Product Management, at Brocade. "We are excited to be part of the MGBASE-T Alliance and will work with the IEEE to help drive industry convergence and standardization around these new Ethernet speeds in support of emerging customer needs."
Freescale Semiconductor
"Already supporting multigigabit rates with its QorIQ® processors, Freescale looks forward to standardized 2.5Gbps and 5Gbps operation over Cat 5e cable," said Nikolay Guenov, Director, Product Marketing, Freescale's Digital Networking Group.
SOURCE MGBASE-T Alliance


text:
Where Should $1.65 Billion in PA Budget Money Go: To Human Services or a Shell Oil Plant?
Better Choices for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is poised to give away an unprecedented cash grant to the second largest company on the planet. The Governor's proposed deal would give Shell Oil up to $1.65 billion over 25 years to build and operate an ethylene cracker plant in Pennsylvania. This giveaway comes as the state prepares to eliminate General Assistance completely and make deep cuts to schools, human services, adult literacy and domestic violence programs.
If you do not approve of this choice, add your name and organization to a sign-on letter to lawmakers voicing concern about the Shell tax break and calling for legislative hearings. This debate is moving quickly--please sign on by 5 PM today.
Sign the letter
Legislators from both parties are raising questions about the deal. But they are under pressure to get the budget done, so it will take a steady drumbeat of questions and criticism from constituents to stop it.
Weigh in to preserve decades of funding that should be going to our schools, human services, adult literacy, job training, and prevention programs. Add your name and organization to our sign-on letter to lawmakers.


text:
Room Studios
2/4 pers.
The Room-Studios overlook Via Fiume.
They consist of one room with kitchenette, 2 sofa beds, wardrobe, table and chairs and bathroom with a bath tub or shower.
- stove with four burners
- microwave oven
- mocha coffee machine
- kettle
- refrigerator
- 32'' digital flat-screen TVs; SMART 50'' digital flat-screen TVs
- washing machine
- clothes drying rack
- iron and ironing board
All room include:
- towels and bed linen
- pots and pans
- cutlery
- glasses
- dishes
- cups and mugs
- hair-dryer
All of our accomodation have free WI-FI and indipendent air conditioning.


text:
Buffalo Sports Page
Fantasy Baseball Daily Quick Picks
Monday August 28, 2017
by Tony Mrozik
Monday, we have a partial schedule of games. Continue reading for some of my favorite picks.
Hitters to Target
Rhys Hoskins 1B Philadelphia Versus Atlanta – Hoskins has 6 Home Runs during his last 7 days.
Tim Beckham SS Baltimore versus Seattle – Beckham is batting .391 during August and .364 versus Seattle. He is at home today versus Marco Gonzalez.
Mark Reynolds 1B Colorado Versus Detroit – Reynolds hits well both at home and against Jordan Zimmerman.
Pitchers to Target
Jhoulys Chacin Versus San Diego – Chacin has been excellent at home during 2017 compiling a 1.86 ERA and 7 wins.
Mike Montgomery Versus Pittsburgh – Montgomery has pitched well during August and as a starter.
Daniel Gossett Oakland at Los Angeles Angels – Gossett has pitched much better during the second half of 2017. The A's want to see him pitch in all situations to determine what they have heading into 2018.
Stacks to Target
Colorado Rockies Versus Detroit – The Rockies are at home against Jordan Zimmerman, The Rockies have batted .336 with 5 Home Runs against him.


text:
NME: Adam Lambert: 'Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have been a fucking mess'
Filed Under () by Adam Lambert on Sunday, May 7, 2017
Posted at : Sunday, May 07, 2017
The American Idol star and touring Queen frontman has often been very vocal in his opposition against the Trump administration.
When asked about the recent landmark of Trump making it to 100 days in The White House, Lambert told NME: "I think it's been a fucking mess really, and I think anyone who was on my side of the fence would agree with me – but you know, I hope that we as a country can wake up. Hopefully in three and half years from now, in the next term, can make better decisions as a whole country. I hope more and more people will step up and make the changes that we need to make."
Read the FULL ARTICLE HERE:
Adam Lambert: 'Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have been a fucking mess'
Posted by @Admin Fan for ADAM LAMBERT 24/7 NEWS
43 comments:
- Allysa Mentor said...
Totally agree with Adam. I am more horrified everyday. Vote in 2018, our lives depend on it.
- May 7, 2017 at 9:48 AM
- The Dark Side said...
He's right in with his assessment!
- May 7, 2017 at 10:14 AM
- Anonymous8 said...
I feel Adam's pain, which I share with him. Sadly things will only get worse - predominantly for his voters who will still defend him and his appointees.
- May 7, 2017 at 10:23 AM
- Anne Marie said...
I do not agree with Adam. Also no matter who is president, we all owe him or her respect. JMO I am also aware Adam has fee speech, as I do.
- May 7, 2017 at 12:02 PM
- Dee R Gee said...
I agree with Adam, too. I especially like his comment about people coming together and working hard to change things as they have become. The next presidential election requires unity and commitment. And as Allysa Mentor says, our lives depend on it.
- May 7, 2017 at 12:02 PM
I too, would love to see Adam sing with Led Zeppelin.
I think "fucking mess" is an understatement, but it will do for a public statement.
- May 7, 2017 at 12:11 PM
- LAMBERT Outlaw said...
I'm with ADAM .. we are in danger as a country because the ones who are now in charge are out of control!! The pen wielding boss man in the Oval Office is always signing away some more rights that have been so fervently fought for by the populace in years gone by .. in comes an ex reality star who knows nothing about governing just likes to write his name with his bobble headed yes men who only care about the well being of the elite 1% & vote without reading what they vote for!! Well ... we may have freedom of speech but that's where it ends & unless something is done about it ... I fear for what tomorrow may bring for America & it's freedom!! GOD HELP America!!
tess4ADAM(LAMBERT Outlaw)
- May 7, 2017 at 12:49 PM
- Unknown said...
I don't think criticizing someones work is naturally a form of disrespect. To be honest, respect shouldn't be connected to a certain position or status, blindfolded submission and obedience due to someones status/position is dangerous IMHO.
- May 7, 2017 at 1:16 PM
- krismidas said...
Go Lambert Outlaw! Well said!!!
- May 7, 2017 at 2:17 PM
Marion, I agee that blind submission is dangerous.
I think people including the President have to earn respect. Telling me I have to respect someone isn't going to change what I think inside myself. I do have respect for the office of the President of the USA but I've seen no indication that our current President has any respect for it. I'll be forming my opinions on the actions of the person.
- May 7, 2017 at 2:40 PM
- Artemis said...
You can respect the office, but not the man, especially since the man shows very little respect for others. At least we can take solace in the fact that Frances is now STILL a Democracy. Had the other one been voted in, they could be facing the resurgence of fascism in Europe which could not end well, given what happened in the late 30's.
- May 7, 2017 at 3:04 PM
- Grace Dormier said...
I'm taking the high road on this. It's not President Trump fault, that his 100 days blanking mess. Blame on Democrats in Congress who has been stonewalling his agenda.
- May 7, 2017 at 4:48 PM
- ArchieGoodwin said...
Uh huh.
Even though republicsns have majority in both the senate and congress. Those damn democrats!
- May 7, 2017 at 4:53 PM
- LAMBERT Outlaw said...
Here we go again .. blame it on the Democrats!! Of course the Conservatives & the rogue Republicans in Congress have nothing to do with the voting ... Right?? The Democrats are not the only ones responsible ... we can also THANK the other intelligent delegates from Congress that are trying to hold back this flood of imbecilic mandates that are helping no one & hurting millions!! Come on!! JMHO
tess4ADAM(LAMBERT Outlaw)
- May 7, 2017 at 5:16 PM
Wow, I would have never guessed blaming the Democrats is the high road. I gotta definitely disagree with that.
- May 7, 2017 at 5:24 PM
- LTA said...
I agreed!!:) I'm a proud Canadian and everyone has the right with their on opinions!:)
Who would thought that your new President in charge is clueless!:( Some people said that you need to give the new guy a chance but the problem is, he is not trying to unite Americans.
No matter if the voters are against with the President, he needs to make an effort and be humble reaching to every citizens in his country. He is the problem!!:(
- May 7, 2017 at 6:01 PM
- Anonymous8 said...
- This comment has been removed by the author.
- May 7, 2017 at 6:03 PM
- Anonymous8 said...
"High road".........well I guess if all of your political information comes from Fox News and a certain person's Twitter account.
- May 7, 2017 at 6:07 PM
- Grace Dormier said...
Not all my news comes from "Fox News" or "President Trump" twitter account. I made my observations from other news channels.
- May 7, 2017 at 6:29 PM
- Lam-My said...
Adam uses my favourite exhortation; Wake up! I often use here when muddle-headed people provoke me.
Okay, firstly, nice photo of a composed smiling President Trump alongside two great Artists; now that's a combustive juxtaposition when they don't see eye-to-eye. Frankly, I like all three of them! Ranking order of like: Adam, Dr Brian, President Trump. Power-wise, read from right to left.
Yes, I'd agree with Adam it's a bit of a mess but that is true too for any a person holding the world on the palm of his hand. He has to take into consideration 360 degrees, matters that affect not only his own vast country but the world at large. So based on that ginormous responsibility/burden plonged on Mr Trump's shoulder, mess is relatively mild and acceptable.
Also, starting something on a new footing has to evolve to get it right; perhaps my analogy would be a waterfall hurling down a steep mountain, then fierce rapids before eventually branching out into calm tributaries. I've said before, I would give President Trump 1 year or so before I pronounce it mess or not.
- May 7, 2017 at 6:45 PM
- LAMBERT Outlaw said...
In a year it will have snow balled from a mess into a catastrophe ... I don't know if anything can be done if that happens!! I just hope it never gets to that point!! Trump reminds me of a kid with a new toy .. first he enjoys playing with it until he becomes bored ... then he has to take it apart & find out what makes it go ... only problem is ... the toy can never be repaired so he just tosses it in the junk pile instead of asking someone to help him!! By then it is beyond repair so no one cares about it anymore!! Is that the future of America?? I sincerely hope not!!
tess4ADAM(LAMBERT Outlaw)
- May 8, 2017 at 6:15 AM
That's a good analogy Lambert Outlaw.
Here's mine. This country has drifted into and is treading deep ugly standing water that has no depths. We used our one vote to put Trump on land to save us all. Now he's helping out people like himself and poking the rest of us with a long stick to make it more difficult for us to get to shore.
- May 8, 2017 at 6:47 AM
- ArchieGoodwin said...
Well said Outlaw.
Sorry Lam, I usually agree with your posts but trump is dangerous, as is pence. The whole idea of religious freedom is pence- he believes in conversion therapy. Adam is gay. You just cannot be a fan of his and still want to give the trump administration a chance. They are against everything he is.
- May 8, 2017 at 8:44 AM
- Anne Marie said...
Lam-My, I agree with you. All the decisions being made are from committees working on them and then presented to Trump. So far I personally have not been hurt by any of these decisions. The main one I would like to see, that most people have got wrong through fake news, is that Trump never said he wanted to get rid of all immigrants, he said quite clearly several times, he wants to send illegal criminals back to their country, and I say sends their wives and children with them, so that families are not separated. All other legal immigrants are more than welcome to stay and enjoy our country. The conversion therapy will never be passed, don't forget the liberals have a vote in that too.
- May 8, 2017 at 9:06 AM
- ArchieGoodwin said...
Such privilege, Anne Marie. You haven't personally been hurt, thus give trump a chance.
That's deplorable thinking.
I hope you are personally affected, so you can see the shame in your words.
- May 8, 2017 at 9:12 AM
- ArchieGoodwin said...
Good bye, everyone. I won't be back here. In these times, there is no middle ground. Those who support trump in any way, or give him and his administration as pass in any way, are deplorable, and IMO have no right to call themselves a fan of someone like Adam, who strives for freedom for all, rights for all, that all are equal. Shame on you for thinking trump is anything but who has shown he is- he assaults women, mocks the disabled, the list of things he is really is endless.
Shame on you for thinking because you haven't been personally affected, trump must be ok.
- May 8, 2017 at 9:16 AM
- Anne Marie said...
Has anyone been personally hurt, so far. I doubt it. Trump is not against the LGTB communities, so I see no changes there. The Supreme Court has voted for gay marriage, so that would be extremely hard to change. I feel very privileged to live in this country, and I hope a lot of things under Obamas ruling will change.
- May 8, 2017 at 9:19 AM
I totally agree with you Archie except that I will be back here. I hope you reconsider because the majority here (that I've seen) think like you. Trump supporters don't think beyond their personal experience and nothing will change their thinking.
- May 8, 2017 at 9:39 AM
- Anonymous8 said...
Unless Ann Marie is in that top 1%, she will be affected very soon by Trumpcare, environmental issues,tax issues, safety issues, etc, rolled out by this present WH.
As far as I can see, Trump's "committees" are mostly corporate lobbyists, billionaires, Republican party loyalists, Bannon, Jared and Ivanka. Their policies are self-serving and will only be more so in the future.
Conversion therapy should not even enter our vocabulary, but the continued and concerted efforts to diminish LGBT rights is tantamount to that concept. To think otherwise shows total lack of perspective.
- May 8, 2017 at 9:41 AM
I want to add one more thing. Even if you are not personally affected I have absolutely no understanding how you can sit back watch other people being treated like they aren't real human beings. How cold do you have to be to watch others suffer at the hands of the 1%.
- May 8, 2017 at 9:46 AM
I'm proud to be a bleeding heart liberal.
- May 8, 2017 at 9:49 AM
- glitzylady said...
Please consider staying here. Your voice as a dedicated Adam Lambert fan is much appreciated.
- May 8, 2017 at 10:05 AM
- Anonymous8 said...
"Has anyone been personally hurt" - for sure we will be. Should one have to wait until de facto our medical insurance escalates, have no medical insurance, have environment and food polluted through deregulation, corporations protected from lawsuits, banks deregulated for consumer protections, huge tax breaks for the rich - and then cry foul? Or should we behave in a democratic way and ask our govt for a semblance of ethical governance?
- May 8, 2017 at 10:11 AM
- Nanbert said...
Yes, stay Archie.... we need right-thinking people here. You'll find discord whereever you go. That seems our lot these days, at least until the Trump voters finally realize that "THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES"... and is merrily signing away and giving away all the things that make life better, healthier and safer for everyday citizens... like US! Like the world!
Trump's version is "let them eat cake"! He is bringing more and more predators into our government! You hear about the "Russian oligarchy" now...but soon you'll hear the same about the "U.S. oligarchy".... at least if Trump doesn't get us all killed in a nuclear war before then!
- May 8, 2017 at 12:03 PM
- glitzylady said...
A personal comment on the "Has anyone been personally hurt, so far." question/statement:
I have a son who is Adam's age, who is a hard worker, who works 7 days a week right now to make ends meet.. His employer (for whom he has worked for many years) offers health insurance but he couldn't afford the premiums, and afford to eat & have a place to live. He is married and has 2 children. As a result he had no health coverage for himself. A few years ago, he developed Type 2 Diabetes. And had put off some surgery that was not life threatening but much needed. The Affordable Care Act (aka as Obamacare) was a God send for him, and for so many millions of others in the US.. Certainly not a perfect system but also much better than Mr. T. and his cohorts would like us to believe. He can now afford to take care of his basic health needs. He is alive. He can also afford to eat and have roof over his head, and provide for his family. With the new proposed (but not yet finalized) Republican sponsored Health Care plan, it is entirely possible that he would either be kicked off the plan entirely or be required to pay a much more expensive amount of money "premium surcharge" because of his pre-existing condition. One of his young daughters is autistic, another proposed "pre-existing condition" that may require a higher premium surcharge. People who are "older" could also be charged much more. My sister in law has had cancer, another "pre-existing condition" and while she is currently stable, she requires some very expensive prescription medications, probably for the rest of her life, that could end up being much more expensive, not to mention the hideously higher priced insurance premiums because of her medical history.. There was a congressman who recently suggested (stupidly) that people who lead "clean, good" lives should pay less. Inferring that those who lead less than "good" lives should pay more to stay alive. None of the relatives I listed above with pre-existing conditions deserve to be treated that way. My granddaughter was born with the predisposition for autism (her mother has Aspergers, a high functioning form: Autism is thought to have a genetic component in some cases... She also has ADHD, another challenge for her. My sister in law leads a healthy clean living life, as does my son. We can debate this and so many more issues until we're blue in the face and angry at each other, but the bottom line for me, and I suspect many others, is that we as a nation need to have a certain amount of compassion for those of our citizens who are less fortunate in terms of health, income, etc..
That is only one of the many things that concerns me about the new administration, the way things seem to be headed in this country. I'm a quote/unquote liberal. I do keep track of news, and I do listen to both "sides" of every issue, every concern, every proposal.. I am very worried that we'll be going backwards, not forward, in a number of areas if this administration and the Republican controlled congress is allowed to go ahead with many of their proposals.. I was pleased to see that 2 of my state's Republican representatives voted "NO" last week re the proposed Health Care plan. They had big enough concerns about the plan that they did not vote party line. It remains to be seen what happens in the Senate. I do appreciate that this huge issue/proposal is being taken seriously and perhaps will be better fine tuned with the health and well being of US citizens in mind, and not just massive tax cuts for the wealthy..
And yes, I have to agree with Adam. I feel that Mr. T. came into the job ill-prepared with no real understanding of just what was involved, how difficult it actually is to run the country, both with the knowledge it takes and with respect for all of it's citizens.. I only hope that he's learning his way and we come out of this in one piece. All of our people.
- May 8, 2017 at 4:19 PM
- Lam-My said...
Hi Anne Marie...good to hear from you always; and ArchieGoodwin for your response.
I'm speaking as an interested party largely due to Adam whom I follow. I definitely do not sense the real problems you are facing firsthand on the ground. But as Adam says we are still very much the same. For instance in matters of healthcare/insurance; this is a crucial universal concern. It's devastating to the poor and pensioners who depend a lot on government subsidies to alleviate their pain, anxiety, poverty that can be brought on by illness or unforeseen catastrophe, not knowing if a doctor is available or when the next meal may be. It's very frightening ! To gain people's confidence in his Presidency, Mr Trump ought to regard this with topmost urgency. And also education, just as crucial if not most.
With regards President Trump, I still want to give him a minimum of a year. Yes, he is treading on unfamiliar territory but he admitted it, saying is a lot more work than running a business. He makes mistakes but rectifies them efficaciously with advice from his very experienced team. His sheer power and a firm hold of world business/affairs give him a wide reach and solid standing as President of United States; as we can see, Presidents/Prime Ministers all over the world respond positively or visit him.
Finally, I don't think Mr Trump is against gay people, regardless if his other Team Members are. The final decision in all matters rests with him. I recall he walked out on stage so proudly using Freddie Mercury's 'We Are The Champions'...doesn't that tell you something? He could have used any other song...I think it's his way of expressing acceptance to the gay community. I also saw a photo of him holding the Rainbow flag on one of his meets.
I'd emphasise again I'm speaking as a concerned observer.
- May 8, 2017 at 6:31 PM
- Nanbert said...
Lam-My... since you are a citizen of Singapore... NOT AN AMERICAN CITIZEN... you have been requested before by several of us not to pontificate on how we should run our country, and not to constantly extol what you consider the "virtues" of Donald Trump.
You cannot possibly understand all the ramifications of life in our country, and have no right to ram your opinions down our throats on matters that are very personal to us. This is only an interesting intellectual exercise for you...but deadly serious for us. You can take it or leave it.....we can't!
Read Glitzylady's story above for just one family's problems and worries that are in the hands of such a careless and self-absorbed man. And then, please be kind, courteous and considerate enough to refrain from further commenting on our politics.
- May 10, 2017 at 9:40 PM
- Lam-My said...
Aha, the scared one! trying to clamp me down again and again, from saying things that are universal ! not pertaining only to your country! Healthcare, education, the scourge of poverty, minorities...these are universal issues and I am talking as a citizen of the world global community; therefore have every right to do so! You also do not have the right to tell me not to "extol" on President Trump; you are in fact violating my personal human rights to be able to express my opinions on Internet! Wake up! And take control of your own inadequacies!
- May 10, 2017 at 10:07 PM
- Nanbert said...
Thank you for being so courteous and considerate! I expected nothing less.
- May 10, 2017 at 10:25 PM
- Unknown said...
@Anonymus8 you said it right, that Conversion-therapy shouldn't even enter our vocabulary. When I hear that I always have to think of the move "changeling" with Angelina Jolie, where they put these wire to her head and it makes me shudder!
Saying someone can't be "that bad" because one hasn't been personally affected is simple and short-minded...it's this sense of "as long as I have my comfortable chair to sit in, I don't see any reason to worry"
@Lam-My Inadequacies? ...in what aspekt of ther person are people critizising Trump inadequant? Inadequant in their health? Inadequant in the amoount of money they own?
- May 10, 2017 at 11:35 PM
- Nanbert said...
Marion M....thanks for the defense....but beware... she stings...
"Inadequacies" was meant as a PERSONAL insult to me... her response to those who disagree with her...using juvenile bullying tactics...name-calling and insults... very "Trumpian".
- May 13, 2017 at 12:31 PM
- Lam-My said...
'How can you say, 'Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' while you yourself fail to see the beam in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.' ~ Luke.
Similarly, deal with your own inadequacies first rather than interfere and clamp me down all the time...intimidated Stalker! with increasing frequency.
- May 13, 2017 at 4:49 PM
- Lam-My said...
Stalker story...
Someone seems to be following us.
I don't see anyone.
You can't see but I can hear constant footsteps behind us.
Okay, let's set a booby-trap; if someone is stalking, she'll be too engrossed and won't see the trap.
Pharaoh: How?
Aha, I see a ditch in the ground; pretend to look inside Pharaoh, while I surreptitiously lay some long dried twigs over it.
Pharaoh: But she'll see what we are doing and avoid the pitfall.
Wah, Pharaoh, you are real smart! No wonder your Daddy loves you so much.
Okay, how about, you keep looking and scratching at the brink of the hole while I find something.
The stalker comes closer to see what Pharaoh is looking at in the hole. Whoa! there is a tarantula.
Wham! Bam! Lam-My comes from behind some hedges and lo and behold, with all her God-given strength, pushes the Stalker....down down she falls into the ditch.
Stalker: Help! Help! Tarantula is crawling up my thigh!
A passerby takes pity on the screaming Stalker and heaves her out of the ditch and flicks away the tarantula. By this time, Lam-My and Pharaoh have changed their course on the winding trail heading in the opposite direction. Yep, they shake off the Stalker with style!
Moral of the story: Thou shalt not stalk!
- May 13, 2017 at 6:28 PM


text:
|2020ok Directory of FREE Online Books and FREE eBooks
The Apologia And Florida Of Apuleius Of Madaura
by Lucius Apuleius, Trans. By H. E. Butler
Download Book
(Respecting the intellectual property of others is utmost important to us, we make every effort to make sure we only link to legitimate sites, such as those sites owned by authors and publishers. If you have any questions about these links, please contact us.)
link 1
PLEASE READ: All comments must be approved before appearing in the thread; time and space constraints prevent all comments from appearing. We will only approve comments that are directly related to the article, use appropriate language and are not attacking the comments of others.
Related Free eBooks
Related Tags


text:
12/23/2010 · 6 Reasons Why Looking for a Relationship Online Is a Bad Idea. Updated on February 20, 2017. I suspect that the actual number of people using online dating sites that are really looking for a relationship instead of a good time is fairly small. "If you don't take the initiative and message guys that you're interested in you will end up
A relationship expert teaches one O editor the dos and don'ts of online dating, including how to successfully use sites like Match, Tinder, and Bumble. She asks about my hobbies, how my coworkers would fill in the "most likely to" blank. She then revises my profile, noting that I love cooking vegetables I grow in my garden, that Dave
5/12/2017 · What Should I Write In My Online Dating Profile – 7 Things Men LOVE to see in women's profiles These 12 Texts will Make Him Yours: http://www.bit.ly/MHYText Learn
online dating how to know if she's interested; free veggie dating site; gta 4 dating sites; usa today online dating; boston asian speed dating. Dating site hobbies and interests. To. These are some good dating the interest dating sites that you have or one of radio.
Through an online dating service, you can quickly find singles with your same interests. You may even find your soul mate. It's important to be upfront about what you're looking for online. If you're interested in something casual, free sites that require less information to sign up could work perfectly. and the apps asks you to
We provide you with numerous dating profiles of Russian and Ukrainian girls. Each profile consists of basic information, her story about herself, her ideas of a perfect partner, her hobbies, age criteria, and relationship goals. I am totally sure that I will find my loved man via this online dating service. My perfect man should be talented
1/6/2010 · How to Write a Good Online Dating Profile. Co-authored by Klare Heston, write a story in which you weave in details about your personality and hobbies. The more details that you can provide the better. How do I find a guy who is interested in the same things as me? I …
"Online dating is a particularly sensitive situation, and it can be hard to tell if both sides are mutually interested in a relationship. Don't assume that your online …
See online dating profile tips here. Of course, everyone has their own preferences when it comes to hobbies, so don't feel the pressure to fake it or hire an industry-level professional photographer to take your headshots for a dating app profile. If someone swiped right on you, they're probably interested (at least enough to have a
For this article I used the descriptions of women who have shared their online dating experiences with me to describe 11 types of (heterosexual) men who are drawn to Internet dating.I realize, as
10 Top Online Dating Profile Examples & Why They're Successfull. BY Radio. Online Dating Profile Examples. Not sure how to write your online dating profile? These 10 top online dating profile examples will help. Most guys get terrible results online. One reason is because their profile reads like a boring, dating profile shaped turd.
AskMen's Dating channel offers you all the advice you need to become a Better Man in romance and relationships. Best Online Dating Sites Dating Tips Single Guy's Opinion Single Girl's
4/10/2016 · What do you like to do for fun? April 10, I would have something to say. But surely I don't have to take up a hobby I am not interested in just to say that I have a hobby. I have been on 3 dates with a guy from online dating. He asked me this question on all 3 dates. dating, hobbies, February 10, 2015 How do I get there
10/10/2017 · That leaves online dating as the main driver of this change. And if that's the case, the model implies that this change is ongoing. The mission of MIT Technology Review is to bring about
The meat of your online dating profile is the "about me" section, which is called various things on different dating sites. No matter what its title, most online dating sites will require a paragraph or two from you in essay format, describing who you are and what you are looking for.
A quick search online will show you dozens of different deai-kei (online dating) apps, but, given that you're new to this, how do you know what will help you find who or what you're looking for? Having been there, done that, I decided to do a quick poll of my foreign friends to find out what apps or sites worked best for them and what didn't.
Dating sites and the social scene. Today's society is no longer shy about using the help of a website to find true love. Online dating no longer has a negative connotation attached to it.
Hobbies can provide an informal way of meeting people with similar interests, says Sara McCorquodale
Online dating profile interests. There is one question I get over and over from guys who email me, and I got this one again recently. It's about how to write about your hobbies and interests in your online dating profile and make it sound like it's different from other guys.
Meet More People with Better Online Dating Profile Pictures. Em. 5/01/14 5:00pm. Filed to: is when your pictures show your hobbies, your sense of humor, your full life, pets, and interests.
No one who travels for actual cultural emersion is using online dating in their home town. Men don't care where women have traveled and well-traveled men meet higher quality women literally anywhere else. You would probably consider me boring as my hobbies are: college basketball (as a guy through OLD pointed out it is, "watching TV
"I had doubts about online dating sites, and was quite reluctant to sign up with esync." We met each other at a romantic restaurant, and it was a joyful affair. We immediately felt interested in each other, and after several other dates, we became exclusive. We have so many similarities in our hobbies, opinions and likes. We started to
If you'd like to wake up to a flood of messages from interested women, be sure to follow these tips on how to create a great online dating profile. doing the hobbies/activity you enjoy, or even you hanging out with a pet can all be used to attract women to your lifestyle. Silly pictures, like you dressed up for Halloween, are also great
Online dating sites can thus foster an attitude in which potential mates are objectified like products on a store shelf, rather than people (Finkel et al., 2012). Profiles provide limited information.
Tired of feeling frustrated every time you check your online dating sites and apps? Everyone has hobbies, so pictures of you doing something you enjoy are a great idea. Riding a motorcycle, playing hockey, going for a hike – this is the proverbial "action" shot.
For online dating sites, a good rule of thumb is keep the length of your profile down to about 300 words or less. She doesn't have time to read a novel, and you want to leave her wanting more. Mention your hobbies, things you like to do with friends, etc, always keeping in mind that she's going to be imagining what it's like to spend
eharmony is the first service within the online dating industry to use a scientific approach to matching highly compatible singles. eharmony's matching is based on using its 29 DIMENSIONS® model to match couples based on features of compatibility found in thousands of successful relationships.
11 rows · Top 10 Best Online Dating Sites Rankings 2019. or that you are interested enough to try …
With millions of singles who frequent online dating sites, there's only one thing to consider: Do you know how to make your online dating profile stand out? So you've decided to sign up with MeetMindful .
Have no clear idea how to approach someone who interested them 90% "Changes of heart" and "cheating" cause breakups hobbies, and so forth. Online dating is a $2 billion per year business, as of 2014, with an annual growth rate of 5%. Some online dating sites can organize double dates or …
Our experts have reviewed the top online dating sites for seniors. give online daters the highlights of your background, hobbies, and goals. We've written an in-depth article about how to have the best online dating photos if you're interested in learning more. 6. Lighten the Mood by Telling a Joke. Online dating is not serious work
The list of hobbies mentioned underneath are those that can be followed only when you have an acquired sense and interest to pursue it. Though this statement applies to all the hobbies and interests, the hobbies underneath will give you an idea about what I mean.


text:
Help Center
>What are not Qualifying Events?
What are not Qualifying Events?
Compare health insurance quotes.
Find affordable health insurance and apply online.
What are not Qualifying Events?
If you were terminated from your employment because of gross negligence, or if your employer simply cancelled or changed its health insurance plan, you are not eligible for COBRA.
eHealthInsurance is the nation's leading online source of
health insurance
. eHealthInsurance offers thousands of
health plans
underwritten by more than 180 of the nation's health insurance companies, including
Blue Cross Blue Shield
. Compare plans side by side, get
health insurance quotes
, apply online and find
affordable health insurance


text:
Reviewed Mar. 26, 2019 by Armin
Industry / Destinations
Opened in 1873, Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally to friends) is a culture, sports, and entertainment venue in London, UK, hosting exhibitions, conferences, festivals, corporate events, and more. An Act of Parliament in 1936 established that Alexandra Park and Palace would have to be made available for the free use and recreation of the public forever regardless of who the trustee in charge was. Located in a 196-acre estate, Ally Pally offers eight different rooms and halls within the palace that can accommodate more than 10,000 people. The palace has been host to major events from its inauguration in the late 1800s to serving as a refugee camp in WWI to hosting the world's first regular high-definition public television broadcast that took place from the BBC studios that were then housed at the Palace. Needless to say, a lot of history has played out here. Recently, coinciding with the planned renovation of its East Court and Victorian theatre, Alexandra Palace is introducing a new identity designed by London-based Lovers. (The identity is not live online yet but has been implemented on site.)
Ally Pally (as it's fondly known to Londoners) has been a multi-recreational Mecca since 1875. But without a coherent brand identity to champion its historic and contemporary significance, the palace's efforts were feeling fragmented. Lovers stepped in to help the brand reclaim its cherished place in the hearts of audiences.
No London cultural centre contains as much eclecticism as Ally Pally; music stages, sporting arenas, skate park, theatre, boating lake and 196 acres of parkland. Our 'pleasure dome simplicity' logo seeks to put a lid on it all, along with a colour palette that celebrates breadth.
Lovers project page
The old logo looked elegant but that was about it, unless we want to unpack the swash in the "A" which was a little stiff and not very useful. The new logo is a direct reference to the iconic arches of Ally Pally's Great Hall. The length of "ALEXANDRA" lends itself quite well to the arch treatment — especially with book-ending "A"s at the start and end — and works nicely over "PALACE". Unlike other arch or type-on-a-curve wordmarks that typically look cool but without a particular reason, this one looks cool and AND is warranted. Typeset in Ganby, the arch logo serves as the more serious hinge of the identity.
Complementing the wordmark is an "AP" monogram that can be found physically in certain details of the Palace and provides a charming antique ornament that speaks to the history of the venue. Used large or small, it's a quirky and peculiar device that provides a striking contrast to the main logo.
To complement the wordmark AND the monogram is a custom font that's sort of a cross between the serif in the old logo and carnival typography, yielding a very, VERY unique typeface with a lot of personality. It's hard to hate it because it's having so much fun just existing. It's a very unexpected identity element but I like how it's evocative of the architectural excess of the venue and serves as a way to convey the joy and diversity of the many events that take place here.
Ally Pally's new brand voice channels a colourful cast of characters from its past and present, borrowing vocal techniques from BBC pioneers, Victorian daredevils and other dreamers. We jotted the recipes in a pocket book for easy reference by the palace's brand team.
Lovers project page
It's a little hard to judge the actual application as, so far, there isn't an evident system that comes through in the images shown. Yes, there is the display typeface and Granby but it's kind of hard to connect the "Whatever Next?" banner with the coaster with the image directly above. But maybe that's the point… providing these ingredients that can be mixed and matched as necessary depending on the subject matter.
The examples of the signage and wayfinding look great, mixing Granby with some ornate icons. The grate-like applications are excellent, adding to the already rich textures of the building. Overall, without knowing what the old identity used to look like (but I imagine wasn't much to look at), this is a great update that manages to feel buttoned up, which is something you want as an event manager, as well as loads of fun, which is what you want as a patron.


text:
PHOENIX, NY – Herbert E. Litterbrant, 93, of Lysander, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, Syracuse, on Wednesday March 2, 2016.
He was born on March 30, 1922, in Cape Vincent, NY, to his late parents, Marie (DeJourdan) and Allie Litterbrant.
Mr. Litterbrant was a U. S. Navy veteran serving from October 31, 1940,
honorable discharge on December 15, 1946, with a rank of Carpenter's
Mate, First Class.
Later, Herb was employed by Allied Chemical, Syracuse, for 31 years.
Herb was a member of the Phoenix Memorial Post, VFW Post 5540, and
the Horning-Fournier American Legion Post 418, both located in Phoenix.
He also enjoyed fishing and other hobbies.
He was predeceased by his "one and only" loving wife of 58 years,
Rose Ione (Dennee) Litterbrant, on January 7, 2002.
Surviving are three sons and their spouses, Terry and Wendy Litterbrant, Lee and Chris Litterbrant, and Brandon Litterbrant; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 12, from 2 to 4 p.m.
in the Phoenix Memorial Post, VFW Post 5540, at 70 Culvert St., Phoenix,
with a memorial service following.
A spring burial will take place in Lysander Union Cemetery, Lamson Road, in the hamlet of Lysander.
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, Phoenix, has care of arrangements.


text:
So, you already have a website? Time for some internet marketing.
At YooPlug we not only build smart websites, we also lead the way in internet marketing strategies and solutions.
Many online advertising companies and agencies do not offer internet marketing services that work. Consider working with an agency that understands the needs of your online business. YooPlug has the willingness to go the extra mile for every client that comes through our doors. We love a challenge and are passionate about your ROI results.
With such a competitive market, we believe in a mix of quality and reasonably priced internet marketing services. We are known for our extensive research that target markets users for local and international businesses and companies.
Take a look at our range of internet marketing services. Call us today or get a free no-obligation evaulation.
List Of Services
Market Research
Putting your business on the web is just a small step in online marketing. The competition is high and our team knows this.
We'll analyze your business and and your competitors to provide you with a detailed report with proven statistics. We know what successful online marketing for your business should look like.
Search Engine Optimization
Our team will analyze your business and your website and tailor a specific white hat SEO plan that will work for you.
Plans include but aren't limited to keyword analysis and strategy development, website and content optimization.
Web Design & Development
Whether you need a new website, or changes to your existing one, our team of web designers and developers is ready to help.
We also offer extended maintenance plans and web application and mobile development.
Content Creation & Optimization
Have a website but don't have any content or just need new content?
Our Content Creation team can provide you with the optimized content you need.
Pay-Per-Click Ads (PPC)
There are a number of different platforms through which you can run PPC ads.
We help you identify the best ones for your specific business and we spend time analyzing your business and your goals to maximize results.
Each ad created is well thought out and optimized. Our team then monitors each ad to ensure the best results possible.
Social Media Marketing
Our team will identify the right social networks for your specific business and will design a plan for each network to promote your business, get you exposure and gain new followers.


text:
Sports Day 2019 Summary
For the third year in a row, the sun came out for our annual AIS-Salzburg Sports Day, a day of fun and athletic competition at the beautiful RIF Sportzentrum Olympic training centre. Here are the results along with numerous beautiful photos and video. 1st... read more


text:
Product Description
This stunning Cartier platinum half eternity wedding band ring is set with round brilliant cut pavé diamonds totalling 0.31 carat.
A symbol of shared happiness, Cartier wedding bands are created in the expert tradition of the Maison Cartier's master jewellers.
It is our policy to refurbish all jewellery to the highest 'like new' standard prior to dispatch, photography taken prior to refurbishment.
The ring comes in a presentation box with our own certificate of authenticity and a valuation certificate


text:
Last revised: December 28, 2018
Unusual cremain stories: Opera at the Met canceled after sprinkling of cremains in orchestra pit
Dealing with cremains is usually a solemn, and private, event. From burying them in the ground to scattering them at sea, the ceremonies and rituals that attend the disposal of cremains are marked by reflection and are restricted to the friends and family of the deceased.
For one Roger Kaiser, however, the attempt to honor a deceased friend by scattering ashes went terribly wrong and, in the process, made him far more famous (and embarrassed) than he could ever have anticipated.
Although this story is weird, worldwide there are stranger things happening after and during cremation
Kaiser's sprinkling of his friend's ashes at the Met was intended to be a loving tribute to a deceased friend.
Kaiser came to the Metropolitan Opera House on October 29, 2016, intending to honor a close friend named Terry Turner. Turner had served as a mentor for Kaiser, teaching him everything he knew about opera.
The two opera lovers had spent most of their friendship discussing opera and attending performances. When Terry died of cancer, Kaiser had promised to sprinkle his ashes around opera houses in a final tribute to his lifelong passion.
It was a desire to keep that promise that led Kaiser to run up to the orchestra pit that day during the intermission of a performance of Guillame Tell and sprinkle some of the ashes inside.
Turn cremains into a diamond >>
What Kaiser did not realize was that the sight of a man sprinkling a mysterious power inside the orchestra pit would raise concerns about potential terrorism.
Kaiser's actions did not go unobserved. Some patrons of the opera house saw him sprinkle a powder in the orchestra pit, but they did not know what it was or why he was doing so. Concerned about his mysterious actions, they reported the incident to the Met, and the Met reported his actions to the police.
Concerned that the powder might be something poisonous, like anthrax, and worried that Kaiser's actions might have been malicious, the police responded with their counterterrorism unit, and the Met canceled not only the remainder of the Guillame Tell performance, but also the L'Italiana in Algeri performance scheduled for that evening. Kaiser's private tribute had become a very public incident.
While the police quickly learned the truth about Kaiser's actions, the consequences of the incident extended far beyond anything he had anticipated.
It did not take long for police to learn about Kaiser's plans from audience members with whom he had shared his reasons for being at the opera. And while Kaiser had left the opera house upon the cancellation of the shows, the police were soon able to speak with him and confirm his story.
In the end, no charges were filed against Kaiser. And, he was even allowed to continue attending the Met in the future, if he wished. However, the incident was quickly reported throughout the media, and Kaiser's gaffe quickly became famous.
Kaiser himself also pointed out another unintended consequence of sprinkling his friend's ashes at the Met: The loss of an opportunity of a lifetime for many of the patrons who had attended the opera with him. That day had marked the first performance of Guillame Tell at the Met in 80 years, and many people attending that performance, and the one scheduled after it, had sacrificed to make their dream of attending a Met performance a reality. Kaiser's actions had prevented them from achieving their goal.
Kaiser felt truly sorry for the mistake he had made, and penned a heartfelt letter of apology to the Met. He simply had not realized how far reaching the consequences of his actions could be.
Using a loved one's ashes to honor a friend can, obviously, be a bit tricky. However, when you choose to use their ashes in a memorial diamond, you skip the potential problems that come from scattering ashes in favor of a beautiful and permanent reminder of their life.
Scattering a loved one's ashes can be a bit tricky, as Kaiser learned the hard way. And while most people do not end up causing a major incident like Kaiser did, the process of finding a meaningful location, conducting the ceremony without disturbing others,and scattering the ashes without getting them on anyone in attendance, can require a great deal of planning and effort.
There is, however, a way to memorialize your loved one without scattering their ashes: Using their cremains to form a memorial diamond. Grown in a high pressure, high temperature environment from the carbon in the ashes, these diamonds are completely unique, 100 percent real, and can be set into jewelry to create a tangible tribute to the deceased.
Each diamond's size, color, cutting, and jewelry can be customized for the family or friends of the loved one. And, at the end of the process, you come away with a beautiful and permanent reminder of your loved one's life, a reminder you can wear with pride and joy.
The type of tribute you create to your loved one will depend largely upon you and the person you want to honor. But if you wonder what to do with the cremains of a loved one, or if you want something more beautiful, more permanent, and perhaps a little bit less risky than scattering ashes or burying them, you may want to consider a memorial diamond.


text:
This is a fandom blend from the wild west of build-your-own blends on Adagio Teas. I couldn't find an exact match on tea flavors and fandom styling on the website, so I am going by look and taste for this tea. (Don't worry there are a few other Daryl Dixon blends on the site if you need to get your fandom fix).
The character of Daryl Dixon kicks plenty of zombie butt on the Walking Dead, so it is only appropriate that his tea blend is driven by high-caffeine yerba mate. This mate is the green (unroasted) variety, and brings a little fresh citrus note into the brew alongside all its usual earthiness.
I believe this blend also contains a flavored green tea that helps brighten up the lemon undertones even further. As is appropriate for any gory zombie show, this tea also features a dose of Blood Orange herbal tea. The proportion of blood orange is small, so it adds a bit of juicy orange flavor without taking over the blend. The brewed tea is green-yellow in color, with only the tiniest hint of pink from the powerful hibiscus.
This is a blend that packs a punch without being too bold or bitter. When you need an unconventional pick-me-up, try brewing a cup like this yerba mate Daryl Dixon blend.
Here's the scoop!
Leaf Type: Mate
Where to Buy: Adagio
Description: This blend is no longer available but click below for blends that are.
Learn even more about this tea and tea company here!
Boba Fett Fandom Blend from Adagio Teas. . . .
The fandom blends section of the Adagio website is a wonderful, wacky, wild west of tea blends. Any movie or video game or book you can think of has a series of community-made teas meticulously blended and designed for your tea-brewing pleasure. One downside is that the blend creators can change or remove their blends at any time. I've got a tea today from the Adagio fandom vault, a blend that's no longer posted, but we'll still take a look at it's fun, fandom flavors: Boba Fett from Chelsea Drangsholt.
This green tea blend is fruity with a bit of earthiness. I have a sneaking suspicion that this tea might be an early draft of her current Bossk blend, made with gunpowder green, rhubarb green, and sour apple herbal teas, Bossk being a fellow bounty hunter with Boba Fett. Either way, this Boba Fett blend is green and striking like Boba Fett's signature armor. This tea has a well-balanced mix of sweet and sour fruit flavors, over a masculine, musky green teas base. The fruit flavors give this tea an energetic pop, but the green tea won't over-caffeinate you, so this blend can be enjoyed at any time of day.
While this exact blend isn't live on Adagio right now, you can check out other Star Wars teas from Chelsea.
I know I'll be brewing up a cup of this tea the next time I need some energy to kick-ass on my own adventures. Or when I need to get hyped for one of the upcoming Star Wars universe movies.
Here's the scoop!
Leaf Type: Green
Where to Buy: Adagio Teas
This tea is no longer available but click below for Star Wars teas that are.
Learn even more about this tea and tea company here!
Red Suspenders. . .A Torchwood Blend from Adagio Teas. . .
Adagio Teas offers such a unique service for geeks/nerds like myself. Being a huge Doctor Who/Torchwood fan, I had to check out Adagio Teas Signature Blends to see if anybody had created a blend dedicated to Captain Jack Harkness. . .and was I ever pleased when I saw that someone had created such a blend.
Red Suspenders is a blend of Vanilla Green, Orange, Mocha Nut Mate, with Chocolate Chips as an added accent flavor. Right off the bat, this tea had a strong hazelnut chocolate flavor. Not being a huge hazelnut fan or really a big chocolate guru, I wasn't sure how I would feel about this tea, but thought this would be a great way to start my day off.
Since this is a tea made up of different tea blends, I stayed on the side of caution and brewed this tea with water prepped up at 190F and allowed to brew for three minutes and cool for two more. I took my first sip and wow, was I ever glad I decided to drink this first thing in the morning.
This tea delivers a solid sweet yet nutty flavor that really gets you moving. The vanilla green tea adds a sweet start, while the flavored black orange tea provides a malty touch. I can't say I really was able to get much of the orange flavor. A well balanced nutty finish ends each sip which is eagerly provided by Adagio's Mocha Nut Mate. Even though I can smell the chocolate aroma, I can't say I really can pick up much of a chocolate taste. Another flavor that is hidden in this blend.
I brewed myself up another cup and enjoyed this round as a latte and I have to say that is where this tea shines. The frothed milk really gave this tea a touch of creaminess that really made my morning.
Being that this tea is one of Adagio's Signature Blends, you really never know if this tea will be a hit or a miss. Being that this tea is one created in Captain Jack's honor, I'm glad it was a total hit!
Here's the scoop!
Leaf Type: Black/Green/Yerba Mate
Where to Buy: Adagio Teas
Everyone loves a man in red suspenders- just take Captain Jack Harkness' word. Now your tea can have red suspenders, too. Melty chocolate and orange meet vanilla in this blend- how could you resist?
Learn even more about this tea and tea company here!
Atlantis Found. . .An Adagio Teas Custom Blend From Our Own TeaEqualsBliss. . . . .
My television often displays shows about Earth's mysterious past. Ancient Aliens, Curse of Oak Island, What On Earth, Mythbusters, Finding Bigfoot, and Hunting Hitler have all graced our screen.
My husband cannot get enough of unsolved peculiarities. We'll be eating a meal and he'll be like "did you know that the skull fragment the KGB presented as evidence of Hitler's death was tested? And it's FEMALE?" or "have you ever seen pictures of the circles in South America where nothing grows — and NO ONE KNOWS WHY? THE SOIL IS FINE" or "did you know the sphinx was probably a dog, not a lion?"
So when I got a tea called "Atlantis FOUND!", I was pretty psyched. Finally: one of those historical enigmas has been SOLVED.
This is a very tasty chocolate-vanilla-fruit tea. It's punchy fruit — blueberry and raspberry — in an ocean of what tastes like milk-chocolate. In summary, a very nice dessert tea.
I sometimes wish that Adagio's default black tea had a little more oomph, but that doesn't disrupt this tea very much because the other flavors are so strong. The meh-nature of the black tea can be canceled out somewhat by adding a little bit of vanilla almond milk (or whatever your choice of add-in might be).
I'm going to make up a batch of this and keep it in my insulated bottle as I hike through the tundra looking for the elusive Yeti. I think he'd dig it.
Here's the scoop!
Leaf Type: Black Tea (Flavored)
Where to Buy: Adagio Teas
Atlantis FOUND! All Black Flavors Blend – Blueberry, Vanilla, and Chocolate Chip
Learn even more about this tea and tea company here!
Starlight and Crime Scenes from Adagio Teas. . .A Sherlock Inspired Brew
Who didn't love the last Sherlock season? So good! I loved each episode and can't wait for the next season. . .if there is a next season.
Sherlock is one of those shows that my stepsons even enjoy. We actually love this show so much that we (and I really should say I) decided to name our dog Benedict, after Benedict Cumberbatch-who plays Sherlock in the series. The show is clever and cunning, always keeps you wondering what is coming next.
So it goes without saying that when I saw that there were several Sherlock inspired teas offered in the Fandom Blend section of Adagio Teas, I had to find one that fit my tastebuds. Most of the blends were either smoky or heavy into earl greys so to find one that had a fruity tart twist, I was giddy.
Starlight and Crime Scenes is a mix of green gunpowder tea, blood orange herbal inclusions, earl grey moonlight, and hibiscus. The earl grey moonlight is a creamy version of an earl grey and to me- doesn't seem to have those heavy bergamot oil flavors.
Since this is a combination of green tea, black tea and herbals, I decided to keep my brewing parameters to 190F and allowed the tea to steep for 4 minutes. Within just a minute or two, my water turned into this lovely orange-red brew that reminded me there was hibiscus in the blend. But I'm quite happy to report that the hibiscus flavors work so well with this tea.
With this being a twist on earl grey, the first flavors you do get are creamy vanilla bergamot but they have a tart citrus twist. One of those teas that the more you drink it, the more you find you like it. At first I thought for sure this tea would get heavy but that hasn't happened this steeping at all. The fruity flavors with the creamy notes really deliver a welcomed contrast to the strong beramot flavors that I'm not a huge fan of.
I will say, drink this tea hot or cold brew. As the tea cools, the tartness does start to overwhelm just a tad. But with a touch of honey, you are back in business!
For me this tea delivers a spot on Sherlock inspired blend. Perfectly balanced with the fruity tones and a more creamy sophisticated earl grey flavor. This is one of those teas that I'm going to crave more of and one that I could definitely see picking up the bigger size bag of.
Here's the scoop!
Leaf Type: Green/Black Tea
Where to Buy: Adagio Teas
Based off The Paradox Series by wordstrings – The cup is full of Sherlock's grey moods, blood and gunpowder from crime scenes, and some starlight. What else are we to live on? It's the only tea you'll ever want anymore.


text:
In addition to a Board of Directors, the efforts of the ESI Subcommittees are aimed at meeting the ESI's goals outlined in our Position Statement. In the early phases of our launch, we have prioritized the efforts of our Governance and Advocacy & Funding Subcommittees. As we move forward, the efforts of our other Subcommittees will begin. For ESI member organisation's interested in participating in an ESI Subcommittee, please contact our Secretariat at email@example.com
Governance of ESI Subcommittee
The Governance Subcommittee examines detailed issues of the management of ESI as an organisation. This includes following ESI's principles of being transparent, open, inclusive, and democratic.
Collaborative Approach to Meta-Analysis and Review of Animal Data from Experimental Studies
Advocacy & Funding Subcommittee
Through the Advocacy & Funding Subcommittee, ESI advocates for political and resource support, including funding to support sustainable business models, for the shared principles and aims of ESI.
The International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment
Training & Capacity Subcommittee
The Training & Capacity Subcommittee aims to develop and enable capacity to undertake and understand different approaches to evidence synthesis for all levels of learning across all disciplines and topics.
Synthesis Methods Subcommittee
The Synthesis Methods Subcommittee aims to develop and share fit-for-purpose procedures, methods and tools to help guide, monitor and raise expectations for quality and relevance of procedures and methods for the diversity of approaches to evidence synthesis and their use.
Infrastructure, Policies, & Governance for Evidence Synthesis and Use Subcommittee
The Infrastructure, Policies, & Governance for Evidence Synthesis and Use Subcommittee focuses on developing international, national and organizational policies, infrastructures, procedures, processes and resources to enable the development of systematic approaches to evidence synthesis and use.


text:
Sunday, 03 July 2016
observer ONLINE
An interim report on 20 institutions which COPE investigated from
January to April will be presented to Parliament, as soon as it is
translated into all three languages COPE Chairman Sunil Handunnetti told
the Sunday Observer. He said the purpose of presenting interim reports
as opposed to one report at the end of the year.
Document yet to reach Cabinet:
The long overdue new Audit Draft Bill that will give sweeping powers to
the Auditor General to hold state officials accountable over fiscal
matters has stopped short of reaching Cabinet. The Auditor General
Gamini Wijesinghe said,
The Joint Opposition (JO) will launch a broad-based national movement
urging the people to rally against the government. It will be marked
with a four-day protest march that would commence on July 28 from Kandy
and expected to reach Colombo on August 01.
News |
Editorial |
Business |
Features |
Political |
Security |
Sports |
Spectrum |
World |
Obituaries |
Junior |
Produced by Lake House Copyright © 2016 The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd.
Comments and suggestions to :
Web Editor


text:
Multiple Sclerosis Channel
Topics & Medications
Related Channels
Related MultimediaClick on an icon to view.
Some general considerations to keep in mind during treatment with Novantrone include the following:
- Novantrone comes in the form of a liquid that is given as an injection into a vein (an intravenous, or IV, injection). The dose is usually given over a period of 5 to 15 minutes.
- How often you receive the medicine will depend on the reason you are using it. Your healthcare provider will tell you how often it will be given.
- Novantrone is normally administered by a trained healthcare provider in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or clinic.
- Let your healthcare provider or nurse know right away if you experience any skin problems at the site of your injection, such as pain, redness, swelling, or burning.
- Novantrone can irritate the skin. If the medicine gets on your skin, rinse the area well with warm water.
- If you use this medicine for MS, you will need certain blood tests prior to each dose. This is to make sure it is safe for you to continue treatment.
- For Novantrone to work properly, it must be used as prescribed.
The dose of Novantrone your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- Your height and weight
- The reason you are using it
- How you respond to and tolerate the drug.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dosage unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.
(Click Novantrone Dosage for more information.)
Novantrone Medication Information
List of references (click here)
Novantrone [package insert]. Rockland, MA: EMD Serono, Inc.;2012 March.
Mitoxantrone [package insert]. Bedford, Ohio: Bedford Laboratories;2012 November.
Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Electronic orange book: approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. FDA Web site. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cder/ob/. Accessed June 6, 2013.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, Yaffe SJ. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 8th ed. Philadelphia (PA): Lippincott Williams & Wilkins;2008.
National Library of Medicine (US). Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMED). NLM Web site. Available at: http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT. Accessed June 7, 2013.
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH, BCPP
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD