text:
The Walton County Sheriff�s Office is asking for the public�s assistance in locating Daniel Frank Colburn, Jr., 17 years old, of Santa Rosa Beach. Daniel was last seen on 9/17/2012 at his father�s home. It is believed that Daniel may have traveled to Vance, Ala., to be with his sister. WCSO investigators are working with law enforcement authorities in Alabama in an attempt to follow up on leads of Daniel�s possible whereabouts.
Daniel is 5 feet 8 inches, 190 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He has a tribal tattoo on his right arm and a Saints tattoo on his chest.
If anyone has any further information on the whereabouts of Daniel Frank Colburn, Jr., please contact the Walton County Sheriff�s Office at 892-8186 or Investigator John Glenister at 267-2000.


text:
Throughout the first half of the eighties, every weeknight from 5-6, our family TV was tuned to Channel 44. My sister Amy and I had a standing date for reruns of "The Brady Bunch" and almost nothing could tear us away.
It was a point of pride that we could identify each episode within the first minute. We knew which ones we loved (Greg hiding the goat, "Oh, my nose!", Jan gets glasses) and which ones we didn't (the freaky tiki episode and any show with Cousin Oliver).
Then there was a huge space of time — a few decades — where the show fell off my radar. But as a mom I've rediscovered it, thanks to the beauty of a DVR that lets me stockpile episodes like they're a discontinued lipstick. I've also started sharing "The Brady Bunch" with my own boys, who — just like their mom and their aunt — are quickly becoming ardent fans.
I know some may dismiss the show as hokey or cheesy. I get that. And yes, I now notice little quirks about it that sailed over my head as a kid, like the fact that Greg was a major major player, or that it was kind of cruel to make someone as awesome as Alice dress like in that ugly blue uniform day after day. But I'm going to argue that there is very little bad that can come from watching "The Brady Bunch," and a whole lot of good.
I'll explain.
1) It's a show where the kids get along. Sure, there are squabbles from time to time, like Peter and Bobby putting tape down the middle of their bedroom and claiming sides, but for the most part the kids support each other and enjoy doing things together. How they manage to be so harmonious while they are all crammed into two tiny bedrooms is a bit of a mystery, but the fact remains: these siblings actually like each other. I like my kids to watch shows like that.
2) Mike and Carol are the very definition of "involved parents," in all the right ways. Nearly every episode features some variation on this scene: child walks into kitchen, schoolbooks under his/her arm, looking glum. Carol greets child cheerfully; child answers with some response indicative of self-loathing while continuing on through the room. Mike and Carol exchange concerned glances. Scene shifts to child sitting in bedroom, head propped on hand, looking morosely off into space. Seconds later, the door opens and Mom and Dad come in — together, mind you — to gently explore the source of their child's angst.
Mom and Dad don't ignore the kid because they are too busy looking at their phones. I like that.
I also like that they don't berate their kids for getting an A- and don't obsessively follow up on every detail of their school lives. They are involved parents but not helicopter ones: a winning combo.
3) Mr. and Mrs. Brady know when to be firm. Not long ago, the boys and I were watching an episode where Greg drives recklessly and then gets grounded from using the car for a week. "That's not fair!" he exclaims, whereupon Mike fires back with, "Do you want two weeks?" When Greg continues to protest, Mike says, "How about three?"
Go, Mike, go!
I've known all along that parents need to parent, not be their kids' chum. But I'll admit that it's often tough to put that into practice. It's easy to second-guess oneself: am I being too mean for revoking TV privileges because my kids were misbehaving? I think we parents need support in this area wherever we can get it, even if it comes from a 1970s sitcom.
And there's a bonus, too: if my kids see the Brady parents sticking to their disciplinary guns, they know their own parents aren't the only strict ones.
4) On a related point: the Brady kids respect their mom and dad. I've had several conversations with friends in which we bemoan the tone of so many of the sitcoms currently marketed at kids. My own kids never see these shows unless we happen to be in a hotel with cable, but even my limited exposure has shown me that family sitcoms have changed since I was a child. There's so much snarkiness and rudeness in the humor, and the parents in these shows always come across as clueless and doltish, outwitted by their clever tween offspring. Give me the respectful Brady kids any day.
5) Lastly, I like "The Brady Bunch" because it teaches good life lessons. On any given episode, you may learn that you shouldn't snoop in your sister's diary, you shouldn't idolize Jesse James, you shouldn't play ball in the house, and you shouldn't dress your younger brother up in a moustache and pass him off as an older man. Why wait until adulthood to learn all this? "The Brady Bunch" teaches you this and more in a painless, groovy way.
Are you also a fan? Which episode is your favorite, and which would you most like to share with your own kids?
Copyright 2016 Ginny Kubitz Moyer

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Pumpkin and banana are ideal ingredients to add sweetness to baked goods without adding any refined sugar. These wholesome wee muffins would make a great addition to any school lunchbox and the kids won't even know they contain vegetables. Free of gluten, they are great for families catering for multiple dietary requirements. Best of all, they are delicious, moist and naturally sweet.
12 Muffins
A dollop of fat reduced greek or natural yoghurt
Average Quantity per Serve
Get the recipe
© All Rights Reserved


text:
We recently had the pleasure and honor to do a newborn session for a wonderful family that just had their second beautiful child. Dante was 13 days old when we had our photo session which is right at the border of when the newborn stage (at least photographically speaking) is over. The first few weeks are ideal because the baby is very small, flexible, and falls asleep fairly easily.
Dante performed wonderfully during the session and everything went very well. The little guy even cracked some smiles for us.
Dante's brother Theo also was very loving and caring towards his little brother.
Finally, we wrapped it up by getting the parents into the photos. We also got them to do one of our favorite newborn poses where the baby is photographed being held by the parents' hands.
We want to extend a hearty congratulations to Dante's family and also want to thank you for having us do this special photo session. It was a truly an honor to be able to do your son's first professional photo shoot.
Your newborn photographers,
Pak and Antonis


text:
SEIU's best buddy…
Sacramento Bee: Some state workers fired from their jobs could apply for another state position and not disclose their termination, under the terms of a bill that is now in the California state Senate.
Several public employee unions, including sponsor SEIU Local 1000, support Assembly Bill 466. It allows fired state employees who have agreed to never again seek employment with an agency (as opposed to never seeking any state employment) to apply with other departments – and not disclose their prior discipline settlement.
The unions say the measure clarifies a law enacted last year. It changed state employment forms to require job applicants to disclose whether they have ever reached a disciplinary agreement that bans them from seeking or accepting subsequent employment with the state.
Some disciplinary agreements narrowly prohibit reapplying with the disciplining department, however, so there's confusion over what must be disclosed, the unions say. That means disciplined employees may shy away from reaching limited settlements because of the boundless mark on their work history. And that, the unions say, will result in higher numbers of cases that don't settle and go on to more-costly full hearings before the State Personnel Board.
There is no filed opposition to the measure, which cleared the Assembly in May. The legislative deadline to send bills to Gov. Jerry Brown is Sept. 11.


text:
Jimbo Fisher was a priority target for Texas A&M after its firing of Kevin Sumlin. The Aggies were able to get their man, wooing the Florida State coach away from Tallahassee with a contract worth $7.5 million annually over a "likely" 10 years, according to KPRC's Randy Mcllvoy.
The deal between Aggies and Jimbo Fisher has been done. Sources with knowledge of the process say 7.5 million /yr. For "Likely" 10 yrs. Negot. Began with at least 5 yrs..I am told he will arrive Sunday evening. Approval Monday followed by introduction @AggieFootball #Aggies
— Randy McIlvoy (@RandyMcIlvoy) December 1, 2017
However, there still unfinished business on the part of FSU, namely regarding how much Fisher owes to the university now that he has departed for another job. According to Fisher's contract, since he has left Florida State on his own volition, he will be required to pay the combined salaries of the assistant coaches not kept by the school.
Fortunately for Fisher, he will have 30 days to do so, and the resulting number would be quite low. It certainly would be compared to both his annual salary at Florida State – $5.5 million for the 2017 season – and the amount of money Texas A&M is paying him.
Florida State's next step? Finding a coach to replace Fisher. If the program is to get back to the heights it enjoyed during the national championship season of 2013, it is a decision it cannot get wrong.
The post Jimbo Fisher buyout: How much does he owe Florida State after leaving for Texas A&M? appeared first on Diehards.
Support real journalism. Support local journalism. Subscribe to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today. See offers.
Your subscription to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution funds in-depth reporting and investigations that keep you informed. Thank you for supporting real journalism.
Download the new AJC app. More local news, more breaking news and in-depth journalism. AJC.com. Atlanta. News. Now.
Download the new AJC app. More local news, more breaking news and in-depth journalism. AJC.com. Atlanta. News. Now.


text:
We usually meet in the Philosophy Department, which is on the second floor of New North. If you want to join us, let one of the coaches know, and we'll provide a full schedule of meetings for the upcoming competition.
Please see our Google Doc for readings, notes, and information about the competition. If you do not have access to the Google Doc, all you have to do is ask!


text:
- Templates
- Business
- Professions
- General
- File Formats
Indians pursuing various jobs are living the life of a migratory bird, switching of jobs and other crucial reasons are compelling them to fly off to new cities. Residential rental agreements have become the order of the day for them. These agreements are getting complex because both the renter and the tenants want to protect their interests while writing a Residential rental agreement. You can also see Event Contract Template.
Search on the internet and you will find many such templates in Word, Excel, and PDF. In India, different states follow different sorts of ancillary rules and regulations. For instance, in Greater Mumbai, they can charge extra for parking lots. Pick up a Agreement Template closer to your needs and geographic locations and you're good to go.
A template of residential rental agreement is here which mentions the imperative points as the names of both the landlord and the tenant. It is suggested to make the agreement in such a way, so that there remain no loopholes and both the parties can stay in a peaceful way.
Sometimes depending on the mode of rent payment, the manager or owner chooses to collect it as month-to-month basis as it may not be the case every time. Download our crafted template where we clearly mention the clause as to which mode of payment does the property-owner wants to collect from the party.
Our free agreement form also provides some varied additional points which may depend on the individuals. But we make the templates in such a way that it suits all types of situations for the parties. So, you can be sure that the rental file will be perfect for you and if necessary you can amend it.
Landlords depending on their circumstance sometimes want to maintain the rented part themselves and also they sometimes want the occupant to maintain it. Whatever be the situation, our templates are designed to meet such requirements and we take it as our prior task.
Download the free rental agreement template that will bind the parties in an occupant-proprietor relationship over the use of his property. This will depend upon some terms and conditions and requires the acceptance of both of them on a legally written document by their signatures.
Lastly we would like to tell that, though it is not mandatory enough but try to look once through the previous background of the rental applicants. Choose carefully your renter once their review report results satisfactory to keep yourself (property holder) and the other tenants safe.
It happens that under different states different laws are set for the logder-renter relation that defines their functions. Taking them under consideration we have created some sample templates that would suit your needs. Without any trouble they can be downloaded, can be customized as liked by the parties and can also be printed if needed.


text:
Sparkling Netted Scarf
This scarf has crochet patterns as well as the details. It needs additional care, especially during washing.
The scarf features stripes of twisted colorful yarns running vertically. It is comfortable to wear as well as easy to carry.
Other Notes :
This item is handmade . As with all handcrafted work, it creates variations in color, size and design. Slight difference can be expected from one piece to other. Also color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
Product is made by women of Himalayan country of Nepal.
Please sign in first.Sign in
Create a free account to save loved items.Sign in
Create a free account to use wishlists.Sign in


text:
The Xbox One S 500GB Madden NFL 18 Bundle, featuring a full game download of Madden NFL 18, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, 4K video streaming, High Dynamic Range, premium audio and an Xbox Wireless controller. Graphics powered by the renowned Frostbite engine make this the most visually stunning Madden yet. In Madden's first-ever story mode, Longshot, you can play the journey of an NFL prospect's road to the Draft – on and off the field. Team up with friends and compete online together in MUT Squads. Play each matchup to your specifications by selecting from three new Play Styles or play the best real- world matchups each week in Play Now Live! With the biggest blockbuster titles, over 100 console exclusives, and hundreds of Xbox 360 games, there's never been a better time to game with Xbox One.
This bundle includes: Xbox One S 500 GB Console, full game download of Madden NFL 18, Xbox Wireless controller, HDMI cable (4K capable),
Immerse yourself in Madden like you've never seen before-with the most photorealistic game to date, powered by the celebrated Frostbite engine.
Experience richer, more luminous colors in games and video with High Dynamic Range technology
[amz_corss_sell asin="B0743W9TRC"]


text:
Solar Water Heater System
What it is
Sunlabob's Solar Water Heater Systems are a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home/office/hospital/ school. They can be used in any climate, and the energy source- the sunshine, is free. Solar water heater systems include collectors and storage tanks, it should be noted that collectors for solar water heaters differ from solar panels in that they do not generate electricity. Solar water heating is a well proven, relatively simple and effective way to heat water.
How it works
Cold water supply is connected to the solar storage tank. Water to be heated circulates between the storage tank and the solar collectors and is stored in the water tank itself. The water outlet serves households with hot water, meanwhile the tank is getting refilled with cold water again circulating and thus being heated in the collector and returning to the storage tank. Collectors can either be of flat plate or vacuum tube technology, with vacuum tubes generally being more efficient but also more fragile.


text:
This summer, the Independent Film Channel announced that it would be producing a sketch comedy show starring Saturday Night Live's Fred Armisen and our own rock goddess Carrie Brownstein, called Portlandia. Now we know the show will premiere January 21 and continue to air every Friday in 2011 at 10:30.
Portlandia introduces us to absurd PDXers, like myself. Each episode's character-based shorts draw viewers into "Portlandia," the creators' dreamy campy rendering of the town we know and love.
"I love Portlandia. It really represents so much of what I love culturally, musically and in so many other ways," Fred Armisen said in the press release. "This started as just a fun summer activity for Carrie and me. We'd be hanging out in Portland and shooting whatever made us laugh, and that evolved into Portlandia." An official description:
An assortment of guest stars are already lined up, including Aubrey Plaza, Selma Blair, Heather Graham and Aimee Mann. And now IFC has given us some clips to get acquainted with some of the characters.
So check out Carrie's theme song for the show and ready yourself to enter Portlandia in 2011.


text:
In the hours and days that followed the death of Michael Jackson there has been a lot of talk and some controversy about which news source first reported the death of Michael Jackson? The website TMZ.com has been given the credit for being the first to officially say that Michael had died.
I know that people get their news from a variety of sources. My question to the public is: Which news source told you about the death of Michael Jackson. Please be specific. Don't just say the Internet or radio, I would like to know the specific site or call letters of the station.
Personally, I first learned that Michael had been rushed to the hospital from the CNN.com website. Shortly after then I had to drive across town and I was listening in my car to WBBM-AM when a news journalist said that he was getting an unconfirmed report from TMZ.com that Michael had passed. It was kind of interesting because the more reputable LA Times website was still saying that Michael was in a coma. So they really didn't want to make it official, but as we have now learned, TMZ.com had it right.
So again, my question for you is what news source told you about the death of Michael Jackson first? Please tell by leaving a comment.


text:
Only show people with profile photos
Welcome toHispanic professional society & diversity job fairs at NSHP.org
Sign Upor Sign In
Or sign in with:
With 25,000+ members, the National Society for Hispanic Professionals is the top US networking association for Hispanic professionals. It's free to join and this is a great place for you to connect with new people who share your interests, BUT it's not for selling or promoting your business. Join us today and ask here if in doubt about our policy.
Ana Maria Martinez
Andrea Garcia (Medellin
Barbara Fernandes
Bert Woodard
Bertoldo Rodriguez
Celeste Marisol Rodriguez
Celinda Yvette Joseph
charles myers
Claudia SamayoaConnolly
With 25,000+ members, the National Society for Hispanic Professionals is the top US networking association for Hispanic professionals.
Get Badge
Marco Nobili, Michael Zacarias, Jose Sancho….
John Sandoval @TurboTax: "While Companies Run Ads Addressing the Current Situation on English-language TV, Many Have Not Complemented Their Efforts in Spanish-language TV."
Coca Cola's New Social Campaign, Ulta Beauty, Duracell, Budweiser….
Navigating the Evolution of E-Commerce Marketing
CNNE's Cynthia Hudson: "Right Now the Consumer Needs to Know That She Is Not Alone."
© 2020 Created by NSHP admin.
Powered by
Badges |
Report an Issue |
Terms of Service
Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.


text:
Apple's fiscal fourth quarter earnings are in, and from a financial and sales standpoint, things appear to be slightly better than expected. Below are some of the most important highlights from the report:
Impressive earnings: Apple managed, once again, to defy expectations from Wall Street and various other analysts with an earnings per share of $8.26 USD (on $37.5 billion USD revenue) and a monstrous profit of $7.5 billion USD. Analysts were originally anticipating the fiscal Q4 revenues to be in the range of $36.82 billion USD and an earnings per share of $7.92 USD. The 37% gross margin, while impressive, fell short of the year-ago-quarter's 40%.
Better-than-expected shipments: Shipments of all of Apple's iPhones in Q3 were 33.8 million units, which is up 26% from 3Q12's 26.5 million and slightly above what Wall Street had predicted (33.4 million units). The shipments of the iPads (14.1 million) and, surprisingly, Mac devices (4.6 million) also surpassed analyst expectations. The only noticeably disappointing results were from the iPod, whose shipment figures shrunk from 5.3 million units in 3Q12 to merely 3.49 million units this year.
Improved presence in Asia: To its benefit, Apple was able to increase revenues in Japan and China by a noticeable margin in the fiscal fourth quarter. This is in no small part due to the company's increased marketing campaigns and attention towards the East Asian regions. With regard to China in particular, CEO Tim Cook is genearlly happy with what he sees, but still expects the company to "do better" in the future.
Furthering expansion: To spread Apple's presence even further, Cook announced that the company would be opening 30 new retail stores throughout 2014, and suggested that two thirds of these would be outside the United States. The existing Apple retail stores have already managed to attract an average of 400 million visitors and generated 4.5 billion USD in revenue in 3Q13 (a 6% increase compared to the same period a year ago).
New products and the future of Apple: When asked about new product categories and what to expect in the coming periods, Tim Cook had this to say: "If you look at the skills Apple has from hardware and software services…no one has skills like this…We obviously believe we can use our skills to build other great products in areas we do not participate in today." Cook added, later on, that the promising 64-bit processors used in the new iPhones and iPads is just the "front end of a long road map."


text:
This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Find out more about how to manage cookies, or dismiss this message and continue to use cookies.
Is the eTrex usable for land surveying?
edited November -1 in GPS Recommendations
Hey folks,
I am interesting in buying some rural land and I have a plat map with some coordinates on it (ie '270.00'03") and was wondering if the eTrex would be ideal for me in surveying this?
I am interesting in buying some rural land and I have a plat map with some coordinates on it (ie '270.00'03") and was wondering if the eTrex would be ideal for me in surveying this?
↑ Top
Depends on what you expect. I have spent a lot of time with this on my own land. In fact, have just started playing with this further last weekend in an effort to be more accurate. Using my 60csx, I used waypoint averaging of about 3000 samples each and the unit was estimating 3.9 foot accuracy the first time and 4.3 feet the second. The two points I recorded (at the same location) are about 7 feet apart.
Using the Oregon to average waypoints over the same period, it claimed 100% confidence in the locations. The two waypoints I recorded varied by 10 feet. All the points recorded by both units fall into a circle with a 20 foot diameter.
This is really about as good as it gets with any consumer GPS - the eTrex should be very similar. I was using WAAS for these, which improves accuracy, and the leaves have not yet appeared on the trees here.
Consumer model GPS'es are spec'ed at +/- 5 meters. This means that if you record multiple points at the same known location, they should all fit within a circle with a 10 meter (33 foot) diameter. The results I described above are within that margin of error - a little better actually.
Now about your survey, are you sure it contains coordinates? In my experience, that would be unusual (unless you requested it). Usually the survey shows a starting reference point, then gives vectors describing how to get to the next stake. So, in your example, it might mean to go 500 feet (or whatever) on a heading of 270 degrees 3 minutes to reach the next point.
You can do this on Garmin handhelds using something called waypoint projection. However, the results will not be very accurate because of the number of decimal places used in the calculation.
Bottom line is that it can be fun to play with, and can help you understand your property, but it's nothing like a "survey". As I mentioned above, if you visit the exact same place on different days, the GPS could record points that are 33 feet apart and it would be functioning up to specs.
In any case, I certainly wouldn't call an eTrex "ideal". Also note that there is a big difference in features between various models in the eTrex line. I have found the use of GIS software along with property parcel data that can be downloaded from my county and high resolution aerial imagery have given me a better understanding of my own land.
I've used all this to make my own map for the GPS to use in the field. But this all gets pretty complicated. :)
hey, that was informative!
I don't quite understand how to read my plat map, but the boundaries of my land do include a legend with various icons for rebars, stakes, posts. The corner of my property has a "1/2 set rebar" with 270.00'03" 305.25'. I'm assuming that the "305.25' is the distance to the next point? I guess I'll upload a part of it if it helps...
Just trying to make sense of this. Thanks.
Yes. that is exactly what I thought. Those dots are some kind of survey stakes (such as rebar). Starting from the bottom (I assume - can't tell from such a small scan) you would go 305.25 feet on a heading of 270 degrees 3 minutes to the next stake. Then 1056.28 feet on a heading of 270 degrees to the next, and finally 142.78 feet on the same heading to the stake at the top of the page.
Can you explain what you would like the GPS to do for you? Are you trying to plot this on a map? Or are you trying to find where the stakes are in the woods?
There is no "coordinate" information given in the example you posted, so no way to locate it on a map. You could go to the stakes and take GPS readings, but they will be subject to the kind of errors I mentioned above. With waypoint averaging, you leave the GPS in one spot for awhile (like an hour) and it takes one reading each second, then averages them all. This can get you pretty close, if the conditions are ideal. But probably no closer than 10 feet, which is what I have seen in my own experiments.
My own land is densely wooded and bordered by a state forest. I have only found a stake in one corner. I don't think there have even been stakes in the other corners because they are very overgrown and inaccessible. I used my gps'es to roughly plot the property lines so I could post them. This is been an ongoing project over several years, and I've repeated it enough that I'm pretty confident where the lines are, but since it's just state forest on the other side, nobody is going to really care if I am off by 10 feet.
Many thanks for the info. I'm simply trying to find the stakes on my property, but some of it is overgrown or pushed over (in some cases, there were colored surveying tape on tree branches, but cows/deer had a tendency to eat them). I was wondering if I could somehow get GPS coordinates to help me find those stakes? Looks like you answered some of my questions.
I would like to also draw the boundaries using Google Earth so I could get a bird's eye view of my property's boundaries.
I'm going to head out there this evening and see what I can stumble upon...
Have a look at "projecting a waypoint" on page 9 of the Legend HCx manual here:
If you find the first stake, you could use this feature to find the next. Create a waypoint where the first stake is, then project the next one by entering the info from your survey. But here's the problem... you cannot set the disance units to feet, only yards/meters/miles. I used yards since that gave me the highest precision, but it doesn't even let you enter decimal numbers, just integer yards. In the heading field, you can only enter integer degrees, and not degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees.
So this is not going to be very accurate - the farther you project the waypoints, the bigger the error. Here's what it looks like on my 60csx, which should be basically the same. This is a map I made myself, where the thin pink likes and small dots are the corners of my property. I created a waypoint and projected it using the bearing and distance from my survey. The result was the heavy pink line ending at 002. This is pretty far from the correct location.
On my 60CSx:
Projection Page, bottom right, hilite mi. then Entr. dropdown box lets one select feet, and five other scales. One can then project out up to 9999.99 ft. Sure wish the degrees would break down to min, like in the old Magellans.
Cool - didn't think to try that. But the lack of precision for bearing is more of a problem since a .5 degree error gets significant when you go out 1000 or more feet.
You got that right!
Convert to mils ( not my favorite ).
Using the Map Page, put in a wayoint to, say like, 203 deg, and another at 204 deg, then zoom in as close as possible with both on the page, then guestimate where 07, 23, or 47 min is, knowing that 30 is half way between. Then make a waypoint there as a target goto. Usually the mils are more accurate than my guesses.
I don't know if this approach will help, but maybe worth a try. Download a GIS program called "Global Mapper". It will be a trial version, fully functional except that file saves and other certain functions are disabled, but can be used to find bearings, locations, etc. on any geo-referenced map or photo. Topos, geo-referenced aerial photos such as some state survey aerials, govt' aerials, etc. can be opened and manipulated.
I downloaded a geo-referenced aerial photo from our state archives shot in 2006 just after we bought our property. I opened the photo (134MB file!) in Global Mapper, found the point of origin of the survey using the coordinates in dec. degrees on the photo. I then plotted each metes and bounds survey point using the "measure tool" icon, and noted the dec. degree values in the lower right corner for each point, ending at the point of origin for closure. You can do a screen capture to locate the points on the photo which you then can take into the field. It's not exact, but you can find generally where the corners are for a more "precise" reading from your GPS. A metal detector is good for locating metal stakes where they are noted on the survey. Another program for plotting metes and bounds that I have used a lot is "Map Draw" for plotting metes and bounds. You can download an evaluation copy of that as well.
The whole thing has been a confusing mess. I spent a good deal of time out there on the property today, but got sidetracked by nature...had to walk down to the river that abuts the eastern part of the tract and take in all the sights and sounds. Found out that good leather boots are waterproof, so I was able to cross the low river and get to the other side of the property so I could sit in the shade and study my plat map.
Later on that day I did find stakes on the ground for some sections of my parcel, but there were also stakes not listed on the map. I also found rebar and some wood pikes lying and hidden in the tall grass, but I have a hunch it may have moved.
Lastly, I did find an old eTrex Legend unit stashed in a glove compartment...but getting that thing to locate satellites for the first time in over 10 years was a bear, even with WAAS enabled. I put fresh batteries in and the eTrex still died on me after 5 minutes of use. There was weird digital artifacts going on...like half the screen was loading and the other half was showing no pixels, just blank.
Good news? Some of the numbers on the plat map DID make sense, especially the 270.00'03" 305.25' numbers discussed earlier. What little I was able to use the eTrex for, that did ring up with the compass and distance tool.
Now the question is...how to read the Curve data...
Btw, I did find some kind of steel object near one of the survey points, but I'm not sure if it's an actual object used specfically for surveying...or it just happened to be in the same spot. Anyone know what this is ?
I'll try it! Thanks for the heads up.I don't know if this approach will help, but maybe worth a try...<snip>
Sorry for the late reply, but I had trouble finding the link I had intended to send regarding land surveys.
The link is primarily a genealogy site for working with land surveys, deeds, records, etc. but has a lot of very informative info on various types of land surveys, systems, plats, etc. I have worked with land surveys quite a bit and found lots of things I was not aware of. Give it a look.
steriancan 0 PointsHi,
My name is Constantin and I'm from Romania and I'm interesting to buy an eTrex Garmin GPS for land survey settable in Stereographic Projection Romania Stereo'70


text:
The Sphere College Entry for the 2011 Buckminster Fuller Challenge is now available online, along with all the other entries. Please take a moment to visit the site! (Make sure to click on "Read More".)
From the Buckminster Fuller Institute website:
"The IDEA INDEX 1.0 is a searchable database of incredible ideas submitted by design pioneers and social innovators from all over the world", commented Elizabeth Thompson, BFI's Executive Director. "One project wins the Challenge, but many of the entries are very worthy of support and attention. It is our hope that in publishing this work on-line, we can develop interest in, and support for comprehensive approaches to addressing our critical issues."


text:
If you would like to read my review of last week's episode, click here.
Synopsis: Bruce puts the lives of a Gotham Natural History Museum curator and his grandson in danger as he attempts to discover the meaning behind his knife from the auction. (IMDB)
Writer: Ben McKenzie
Director: Kenneth Fink
Rating: TV-14
Running Time: 42mins
Gotham sure likes to do the same episode over and over again but it keeps getting away with it for whatever reason. At least this one was sort of entertaining.
This season has focused a lot on Ra's al Ghul and this episode was no different. Bruce managed to get his knife in the last episode and this episode started with him trying to find some answers with the help of a curator (Dakin Matthews) and his grandson Alex (Benjamin Stockham). Bruce decided to leave the knife in their case against Alfred's better judgement and they paid for it once Ra's al Ghul showed up and killed the curator while Alex escaped with the knife.
Once Gordon and the GCPD investigated the curator's death, he became connected to Bruce so now he had to share with him what was going on but he was still reluctant. Bruce still felt guilty for the curator and especially Alex. He wanted to be a part of the investigation but Gordon wanted him to go home. To find Alex, Ra's al Ghul sent his man-dog and his handler after him.
Barbara lost the knife so Gordon visited her. She wouldn't tell him who her client was but Bruce showed up and confronted her about Ra's al Ghul. She claimed to not know who he was. Gordon wasn't happy that Bruce followed him. Bruce told him more about Ra's al Ghul and how he was involved in everything bad that had happened. Gordon asked Bruce to tag along since he would be a friendly face.
Gordon and Bruce found Alex in a room at the back of a library but he was scared that someone would come after him. He hid the knife. Ra's al Ghul's forces came after them in the library. They got away and in doing so, Gordon got separated from the others.
Back at the GCPD. Ra's al Ghul showed up in disguise and with another identity, looking into their investigation. He tried to get the knife back and told a story about it. He was pressing him until Alfred showed up and punched him. When they went back, Ra's al Ghul disappeared. Elsewhere, Bruce and Alex had a moment together which was nice to see as Bruce spent some time with a kid his age.
Alex took Bruce to the knife and they were attacked again. Meanwhile, Gordon pressed Alfred about him hiding stuff from him. Luckily Gordon showed up just in time to save them. But when they thought they were safe, Ra's al Ghul had Alex at knife point and wanting the knife in exchange for Alex's life. When Bruce refused, Alex was killed and Ra's al Ghul surrendered himself and was arrested by Gordon. Bruce was later shaken by what had happened and feeling guilty.
Since Ed was thawed out in the last episode, he was set to have his revenge on Penguin. He had his crazy board out and had a plan. The first step was to send some people from the street to beatbox him a riddle that he didn't get. Zsasz just wanted to torture the information out of them. Penguin went to what he thought was the meeting spot and Ed never showed up. He later got another riddle from the same people but Penguin decided to torture them this time around.
Ed showed up in a trap by Penguin who called him out for not being as smart as he used to be and was delighted. Ed was no longer the man he used to be because he didn't notice Fries in the background. Ed gave up, claiming that he was no longer the Riddler, so Penguin spared him. The better revenge was letting him live no longer being the man he was.
Sofia was summoned by Penguin and she told him that she was not after him and she just wanted to come back home although Penguin was skeptical of her intentions. Later, a few of her father's generals came out of hiding to see her but she wanted none of them. Penguin had used her as bait to lure them out and kill them though he spared her.
Now they saved the best for last with Gordon meeting Sofia. She was doing what he wanted but she wasn't willing to share her plan and of course they made out. Ra's al Ghul was also being delivered to prison but that will surely not last.
Overall, this was a solid, albeit unoriginal, episode that brings Gordon into the main story with Bruce and Ra's al Ghul. The episode was exciting to watch despite its predictable nature.
Score: 7.5/10
If you liked this, please read my other reviews here and don't forget to follow me on Twitter, follow me on Instagram, and also like me on Facebook.
How to Get Away With Murder Season 4 Episode 3: It's for the Greater Good Review
The New Mutants Trailer #1
One comment
Comments are closed.


text:
Save a doctor and build your
medical team Doctor is saved to your
medical team Saving a doctor is currently down.
Please try again later.
medical team Doctor is saved to your
medical team Saving a doctor is currently down.
Please try again later.
Dr. Linda Lundeen, MD
Family Medicine
Rose Avenue Medical Group
451 W Gonzales Rd Ste 230 Oxnard , CA 93036
Get to Know Dr. Linda Lundeen, MD
Accepting Patients
35 Years
Care Philosophy
Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals.
- University Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine 1985
Insurances Carriers Accepted
Always check with your healthcare provider for most up to date information
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Net of California
- HealthFirst
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCare
- WellPoint
Dr. Linda Lundeen, MD's Experience
Family Medicine
Board Certifications
- Family Practice American Board of Medical Specialties
Procedures Performed
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Biopsy
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Immunization
- Immunization Administration
- Liver Function Test
- Pap Smear
- Physical Examination
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Skin Biopsy
- Spirometry
- Vaccination
- Well Baby Care
- Wellness Examination
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Ataxia
- Athlete's Foot
- Back Pain
- Bladder Diseases
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Pain
- Bursitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Depressive Disorders
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Earwax Buildup
- Emphysema
- Foot Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Infectious Diseases
- Injuries
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Sprain
- Lipid Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Muscle Weakness
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoporosis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Disease
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Shingles
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stomach Diseases
- Swimmer's Ear
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vertigo
- Yeast Infections
Awards and Recognitions
- Recognized Doctor
Dr. Linda Lundeen, MD's Locations
Accepting New Patients
Rose Avenue Medical Group
451 W Gonzales Rd Ste 230, Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 988-1443 Fax: (805) 988-0897
Notice: "Find a Doctor" is provided by Dignity Health as a convenience to you. The information on each participating doctor is submitted to Dignity Health by each doctor and is not independently verified by Dignity Health. Each doctor is solely responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information listed about him or her. Dignity Health is not responsible for any loss or damages caused by your reliance on the doctor information contained on Find a Doctor. You should telephone the doctor's office in advance to verify the accuracy of the information.


text:
We asked readers where the best parks in the region are and took our panel of experts out to review some of them. Richmond and the Tri-Cities seem to be the hot spots for destination playgrounds, with several of the newest, including Port Coquitlam's Lions Park and Coquitlam's Queenston, coming with million-dollar pricetags. Richmond's Terra Nova, which opened last year, also cracked the million-dollar mark. Here are some of the top parks around the city, as recommended by readers.
CLICK HERE for a related article about Metro Vancouver's playgrounds today, featuring Terra Nova.
CLICK HERE to view more images and to see what our kid reviewers had to say about the parks. If using a handheld device, tap the image above and swipe.
Queenston Park
Address: 3415 Queenston Ave., Coquitlam
Bathrooms: Single portable toilet
Water fountain: No
Parking: Limited street parking
Transit: No
Visibility: Good
Shade: No
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Queenston Park, in Coquitlam's Burke Mountain neighbourhood, is one of Metro Vancouver's newest, having opened at the end of April. It is built into the side of a steep hill, with multiple ways to climb up, including a spider web, a rope to hang on to and good old-fashioned stairs.
Before arriving at the park, three-year-old Felix Wang asked: "Is the big hill a volcano? I hope it's not a volcano. But I like climbing hills."
The best way to get down is on a very fast metal slide. On a Monday morning, there were easily 40 children at the park, all clamouring to the top of the slide. One of our panelists, a two-year-old, got knocked over by a bigger kid pushing to get to the front of the line. It would have been good to put more than one slide on this fantastic hill.
"I love climbing up the rope and coming down the big, big, big, big, big, big slide because it goes really fast," said one of our reviewers, Tessa Irwin, 5.
There are three play areas: a smaller structure for toddlers, a more challenging one with a climbing wall, fire pole and fairly large slide and the main area built into the hillside. The play surface is made of recycled tires, which makes for excellent grip and minimizes the risk of injury. The play equipment is fun, whimsical and strikes a good balance between safety and giving kids challenging things to do. There is also a basketball/soccer/floor hockey area.
Coquitlam council funded the $1-million park through development and it's hugely popular with locals. But there are some oversights. There is no shade, a concern for a number of mothers with small babies, no drinking fountain and only a single portable toilet. It's set up as a park for locals rather than a destination, with the only parking on the shoulder of a narrow side street.
— Tara Carman, Vancouver Sun
Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment
Address: 2340 River Rd., Richmond
Bathrooms: Three portable toilets, with plans to put in permanent bathrooms
Water fountain: No
Parking: Yes
Transit: No
Visibility: Good
Shade: Yes
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Terra Nova is unlike any other play area in Metro Vancouver and it would be hard not to give it top marks given its size and the quality of the play equipment. The location alone is drop-dead gorgeous, in an agricultural/wetland area along the dike in Richmond. It has big skies, rolling grasslands and stunning views of the Fraser River.
Terra Nova is divided into two areas: the homestead (former site of a farmhouse) and the paddock. The homestead has lots of big, leafy trees offering plenty of shade. It is home to the park's signature feature: a 10-metre tall tree house with a central rope ladder and a spiral side. The play equipment is composed mostly of wood and ropes, with plenty of spiderwebs and other interesting things to scramble over. One thing that strikes you right away about this park is how well the equipment blends into the natural environment.
The paddock has a tandem zip line, a big slide built into the side of a hill, swings and a meadow maze.
Big kids, aged 5 and up, will get the most out of Terra Nova because they can take full advantage of things like the tower. Younger children were drawn to the swings and smaller slide, also drawn to the ponds, chasing dragonflies and trying to spot frogs. Two-year-old Cheyenne got excited every time airplanes flew overhead. Cheyenne, a swing enthusiast, also enjoyed the little-kid swing under the shade of a tree.
There are two main drawbacks to Terra Nova. The only bathrooms are three very full (as of earlier this week) portable toilets. The rural nature of the park means kids are fairly likely to get dirty and there is no real place to clean them off or even wash their hands, so take wet wipes if you are planning a picnic. Richmond is looking for a contractor to build a permanent bathroom, but it is challenging because the park is too far away from the sewer line and septic tanks are not an option due to the high water table, said Richmond park planner Kevin Connery. Secondly, for Metro residents who don't live in Richmond or south Vancouver, Terra Nova is fairly out of the way and a bit hard to find. That said, it is well worth a day trip. There are plenty of picnic tables and other things to do, including exploring the surrounding wetlands and cycling or walking along the dike.
— Tara Carman, Vancouver Sun
Lions Park
Address: 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam
Bathrooms: Brand new washrooms
Water fountain: Yes
Parking: Yes
Transit: Easily accessible by bus
Visibility: Good
Shade: Limited
Rating: 4 1/2 stars out of 5
This newly renovated park has something for wee toddlers up to teenagers, as witnessed on a recent Monday afternoon. Kids of the sand-digging age will spend countless hours in its multi-layered sand box set out in a natural rocky, beach-like setting, complete with pumped water that flows down a downhill trough. One of my three-year-old testers, Elise Irwin, didn't want to leave and had to be carried out, arms flailing, her sopping wet shoes in hand. If your children are under age 6, arrive in crocs, as the sandbox is a huge draw and their feet are guaranteed to get wet.
The tall slide is a quick chute for older tykes, while the zip line is draw for all ages: short enough for preschoolers to use on their own, while fast enough to keep teens lining up for more. The playground has two slides, musical wind chimes, climbing apparatus and swings, with a rubberized, bouncy base (wheelchair accessible).
Five-year-old park expert, Andrew Lam, spent most of his time in the sandbox, digging and playing with the flowing water.
"I like the sandbox and the zip line, but I play in the sandbox more times," he said.
The water park section is under construction until June 29, with the new spray features due to be working by Canada Day. Once this is open and construction is complete, this $1.2-million renovated park will easily be one of the best in Metro.
The downside to this place? It gets busy.
— Katya Holloway, Vancouver Sun
Garden City Park
Address: 6620 Garden City Rd., Richmond
Bathrooms: Flush toilets
Water fountain: Yes
Parking: Yes
Transit: Yes
Visibility: Good
Shade: Yes
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Garden City is a well thought out park with something for everyone. As with Terra Nova, there is an emphasis on incorporating natural elements into the play. One of the main features is a shallow stream, fed by a fountain, running through the park that kids can splash around in and manipulate. Two-year-old Cheyenne spent half an hour filling a cup from the fountain and dumping the water into the stream. She eventually had to be dragged away. Parents take note: waterproof shoes and a change of clothes are a must, especially if the weather is hot. There is also sand around the stream to dig in, so bring pails and shovels.
There is plenty to keep older kids busy as well, including a network of spiderwebs leading up to a crow's nest with a big slide and another, even taller, slide built into the side of a hill. There are basketball, tennis and skateboard areas.
The surroundings are also beautiful, with plenty of shade, picnic tables, a lake and a botanical garden featuring trees from around the Pacific Rim.
— Tara Carman, Vancouver Sun
Granville Island Waterpark
Address: 1318 Cartwright St., Granville Island
Bathrooms: Flush toilets
Parking: Throughout Granville Island
Transit: Yes
Visibility: Good
Shade: Trees on outskirts of spray park
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
It's billed as the biggest free water park in North America, and kids won't be disappointed. Dodge the geysers, explore the pipes, take a ride on the water slide or splash around in the puddles on the concrete floor (crocs or water socks recommended). Although it gets busy, visibility is good and there are so many spray features, children have room to run. There's also a grassy patch for picnics and clean washrooms at the community centre. Definitely a fun place to cool down. Note: Kids must be three-foot-six to use the waterslide.
Queen's Park Playground
Address: 1 St. & 3 Ave., New Westminster
Bathrooms: Washrooms
Parking: Parking lot
Transit: Yes
Visibility: Good
Shade: Yes
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Queen's Park in New Westminster is one of the go-to parks in the neighbourhood. Rainbow Playland is nestled in the middle of the park and features two playgrounds flanked by a water park and petting zoo. The area is surrounded by plenty of trees and green spaces providing ample shade for parents and children.
One playground is designed for toddlers and features a truck for children to climb in, teeter totters and multiple swings. A sandbox with metal digging shovels is on the perimeter of the playground.
The next playground is a large tree house with two steep ladders more suitable for older children. My twin girls, Celeste and Coco Yuen are turning five and they're the perfect age. The straight slide is rather fast and has a two-foot drop at the bottom. I've seen children sliding so fast they're running after they slid off the slide.
"I like the big, big slide because it's really fast," Celeste said after going down a couple of times.
On the other side is the spiral slide and Coco enjoys that one. "I love the wiggle slide, I like the whole playground. I like everything," said Coco.
The playground has a rope climbing structure with two lounging seats tucked inside. My children were a little young and don't have the confidence to climb it yet. One older girl was playing catch with her father while on top of the structure. The two playgrounds offer a diverse playing environment for children off all ages. — Mark Yuen, Vancouver Sun
Trout Lake Park/John Hendry Park
Address: 3300 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Bathrooms: Flush toilets inside the community centre
Water fountain: Inside the community centre
Parking: Yes
Transit: Yes, the Commercial/Broadway SkyTrain station is about a seven-minute walk from the park
Visibility: Good
Shade: Yes
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
John Hendry Park — better known as Trout Lake Park — is home to a relatively new community centre and two playgrounds on either side of the lake. The old one is on the southeast edge of the lake, close to a concession stand and public washrooms. The new one is nestled between the lake and the community centre, meaning there are always ducks to watch and often an indoor play gym to be found if kids tire of the playground. But with a recently re-filled sand pit (complete with an old sailboat, which often transforms into an imaginary pirate ship), a large spider web, several swings, a pair of slides, and a playhouse, it's unlikely anyone will get bored. On a recent Saturday evening, there were families picnicking on the grassy areas surrounding the playground. A few parents were making reggae music, while half a dozen kids climbed to the top of a tall cedar tree and another group played tag on the grass.
Playground testers Celia and Felix Wang (ages 5 and 3) both say the sand pit — with its accompanying water feature — is the playground highlight. But biking the path around the lake is a close second. There are also boardwalks to explore, a sandy beach at the south end of the lake, and beautiful views of the mountains. And if you go on a Saturday morning, there are goodies aplenty at the Trout Lake Farmers Market (but parking becomes problematic). — Amy O'Brian, Vancouver Sun
Confederation Park
Address: 250 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby
Bathrooms: Yes, flush toilets
Water fountain: Yes
Parking: Yes
Transit: Yes, plenty of buses travel along nearby Hastings Street
Visibility: Good, but it's sprawled out
Shade: Yes
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
This playground has it all. When testers Celia and Felix Wang first laid eyes on the slides, spinning bucket seats, spray park, and all the other structures and contraptions, they briefly went silent as they processed it all. And then they ran, shrieking with excitement. The biggest draw was the fast-spinning spider web, which they hung from and scaled like monkeys.
Gentle slopes and a rubber surface make the large, spread-out playground feel welcoming. Two kids on zippy scooters rode up and down the slopes surrounding the playground, while parents relaxed on picnic blankets in the shade. An incredible mountain view serves as the backdrop.
A pair of determined crows nearly ruined the fun by stealing our leftovers and another family's crackers, but the kids were unfazed.
It was a struggle getting Celia and Felix to leave the park and it involved promises of returning soon. — Amy O'Brian
Other top playground picks
Here are some other recommendations from readers:
Rocky Point Park: A destination park for many families, with its outdoor pool, playground and walking trails along the water, popular with picnickers. The highlight for most kids is its fabulous spray park, with plenty of nozzles for kids of all ages. 2800-block Murray Street, Port Moody.
Accessible playground at McNeely Elementary: A new all-access playground for children with special needs, encouraging inclusive play with a rubber surface embellished with stars, disc swing, roller slide and multiple wheelchair-accessible ramps. 12440 Woodhead Rd, Richmond
Town Centre Park: Not only does it have a great spray park, but it's right next to a large playground with a variety of age-appropriate equipment. When parents are ready for a change, entice the kids to ride their bikes around Lafarge Lake. Other highlights include the skateboard park, sand volleyball, tennis and basketball courts. 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam.
Blue Mountain Park: Has a newer play area with lots to do for toddlers as well as older kids. Plus, there's a large water park, wading pool and picnic spots. 975 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam
John Lawson Park: The highlight of this newly-renovated beachside park is the big pirate ship, but there is also a whimsical water park. Foot of 17th Street, West Vancouver.
CLICK HERE for a related article about Metro Vancouver's playgrounds today, featuring Terra Nova.
CLICK HERE to view more images and to see what our kid reviewers had to say about the parks. If using a handheld device, tap the image above and swipe.
Click here to report a typo or visit vancouversun.com/typo.


text:
Thursday 10th October 2019 - 7:30pm
All Tickets: £26.00
Over 50 years since his first hit single, with sales of over 130 million records, there is no doubt that the legend that is Neil Diamond is one of the greatest performers and best-selling artists of all time.
Led by Fisher Stevens' a full live band and brass orchestra, the internationally acclaimed production A Beautiful Noise celebrates the music of Neil Diamond. The show pays homage to Neil Diamond's incredible career, from his teenage dreams of song writing to the Brill Buildings in New York where he became a lone songwriter turning out hit after hit to achieving success as one of the world's most famous singer/songwriters.
Celebrating all the classic hits of one of the world's greatest ever singer songwriters, this is a musical adventure unrivalled by any other, revisiting over five decades of sparkling musical gems including Love On The Rocks, Sweet Caroline, Forever In Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, I am ...I Said, America, Holly Holy, Red Red Wine, I'm A Believer and many more.


text:
Two progams to revitalize your life in 2014
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- Take charge of your life in 2014 - by identifying the stresses and mechanical monotonous activities and moving them out of your mind and life.
Back by popular demand, Mark Walstrom, a board certified psychotherapist and spiritual director, will offer a repeat of his program "A Way: Out, Through, and Into." Along with Walstrom's program, Dominican Center at Marywood is adding a second program that may improve your ability to heal emotional pain and enjoy healthier relationships. Details of both programs with presenter details are below.


text:
By Anne Arthur, Guest Writer
The HIV Drug Resistance Program Conference on "Virus Structure: Putting the Pieces Together" will be held at NCI at Frederick on October 21, 2014, from 1:00 to 5:45 p.m. in the Conference Center auditorium, Building 549.
The HIV Drug Resistance Program, Center for Cancer Research, is hosting this half-day conference to showcase the latest findings on the structural biology of viruses, with a particular emphasis on imaging macromolecular structures and deciphering how viral and host proteins interact to mediate pathogenesis. Exploring new technologies that enhance the sensitivity of imaging systems will provide valuable information about the structure and dynamics of macromolecular assemblies to aid the design of more effective antiviral therapies.
|1:00–1:10 p.m.
|Stephen Hughes, Director, HIV DRP
Welcoming remarks
|1:10–1:50 p.m.
|Joseph Sodroski (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute)
Structural mechanisms of HIV-1 resistance to entry inhibitors
|1:50–2:30 p.m.
|Owen Pornillos (University of Virginia)
Molecular recognition of the HIV-1 capsid
|2:30–3:10 p.m.
|Michael F. Summers (HHMI/University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Insights into the structural basis and mechanism of HIV-1 genome packaging
|3:10–3:40 p.m.
|3:40–4:20 p.m.
|Erica Ollmann Saphire (The Scripps Research Institute)
The molecular tool-kit of viral hemorrhagic fevers
|4:20–5:00 p.m.
|Jacek Skowronski (Case Western Reserve University)
Restriction factors targeted by lentiviral Vpx and Vpr
|5:00–5:40 p.m.
|Angela Gronenborn (University of Pittsburgh)
HIV capsid and interactions
|5:40–5:45 p.m.
|Stephen Hughes
Closing remarks
Additional information about the conference is available at http://ncifrederick.cancer.gov/Events/hivdrug.
Anne Arthur is the technical laboratory manager, HIV Drug Resistance Program.


text:
Logan Laine Elam-Crosley, 22, of 4510 E. Ross Road, Tipp City to Tessa Lee Phelps, 21, of same address.
Marcus Alan Jones, 28, of 1305 Washington Ave., Piqua to Erica Michelle Atkins, 32, of same address.
Heather L. Swank, 24, of 131 Staunton St., Piqua to Joseph M. Sullivan, 30, of same address.
Megann Elizabeth Lewis, 29, of 3462 Lilac Lane, Troy to Delmar Leon Justus, 33, of 7805 E. County Road 400 N, Greensburg, Ind.
Brandi Rose Olberding, 35, of 1029 Lincoln St., Piqua to Jason Christopher Taylor, 34, of same address.
Ashlee Nicole Baker, 24, of 508 Moody Ave., Bradford to Jacob Maurice Cline, 24, of same address.


text:
Law and Social Sciences Documents
Federal Documents
Sources for legal research include:
- congressional calendars and the Congressional Record
- Federal bills, public laws, statutes and code
- congressional hearings and reports
- regulations promulgated by Federal departments and agencies
- Federal court decisions and opinions and administrative rulings
- presidential papers, proclamations and directives
- treaties and international agreements.
Sources for social science research include:
- agency bibliographies, GPO subject bibliographies and other lists of publications
- agency research journals, newsletters and bulletins
- agency planning, research and annual reports
- agency-prepared handbooks, manuals and guides
- census materials and agency statistics
- area handbooks and fact books on foreign countries
New York State Documents
- Constitutional Convention documents (proceedings, hearings, propositions, reports)
- Legislative bills, Assembly and Senate documents and journals, commission and committee reports, appropriations and other budget information
- Governors' public papers (annual messages to the Legislature, inaugural messages, executive orders, appointments) and executive budgets
- Executive agency annual reports and statistical and topical reports, histories of agencies, bulletins, newsletters, and periodicals
- Decisions, opinions, and rulings of administrative agencies.
Last Updated: April 10, 2009


text:
This is just my personal opinion, but to me, there is nothing grosser than a log of ground meat smothered in ketchup. Gross. But The Dad loves meatloaf, so I feel obligated to put it on his plate every once in awhile. I do not, however, feel obligated to smother it in ketchup. Did I mention gross?
My sister made meatloaf for us one night at their house and I was pleasantly surprised. It has now taken up permanent residence in the Recipe Binder.
Here's the recipe:
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 C bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp milk
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 C sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 C feta (apparently I wrote it down wrong - originally, this was supposed to be provolone)
1/2 C parsley (I forgot to buy this darnit)
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp pepper
Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Transfer to a greased 9-by-5 loaf pan.
Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.
I'm all about the mashed potato, but the ingredients in this were calling out for pasta. So I made Farfalle with olive oil, butter, garlic and Parmesan.
I also made baked tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and balsamic and seasoned with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
I drizzled everything with my fancy balsamic from The Dad.
Here it is on my plate:
Now that's a meatloaf I can get on board with. It's really, really good.


text:
How are pet insurance premiums calculated?
Pet insurers do not generally publish details about exactly how they calculate their premiums, but several factors usually have a significant influence on the cost of a policy.
Premiums are calculated according to the level of cover you require, along with the insurance company's assessment of the likelihood of you needing to make a claim for your pet – and the estimated average cost of that claim.
Choosing your level of pet insurance cover
The level of cover you choose will have a big impact on the cost of your premium. Some of the more expensive policies offer 'cover for life' (or 'lifetime cover'), which covers your pet not only for urgent operations, but also for ongoing medical treatment for long-term conditions such as diabetes or arthritis. Other types of policies usually limit the payouts to just 12 months for ongoing treatment, or will pay for the same operation only once or twice, so 'cover for life' can make a big difference.
Once you've chosen the level of cover you feel comfortable with, you can compare quotes from different pet insurance providers. They each look at the 'risk' your pet poses and set their premiums accordingly – but since each company gives a different weight to each risk factor, it's always worth shopping around.
How insurers assess your 'risk' level
Insurers usually assess your risk level according to several factors, including:
- Type of pet (e.g. a small pet such as a rabbit is cheaper to insure than a horse)
- Breed of pet (pedigrees cost more to insure than crossbreeds, with some breeds costing more than others – usually because they are prone to certain expensive medical conditions)
- Age of pet (the older the pet, the more expensive it is to insure)
- Average costs of veterinary care throughout the UK
- Policyholder's location (e.g. pet owners in London may pay more, reflecting the fact that veterinary fees tend to be more expensive in the capital)
- Personal circumstances
Subtle differences between policies
Once you've chosen whether you require 'cover for life' or a more limited level of cover, look out for other differences between similar policies. Some may contribute towards alternative therapies such as acupuncture or hydrotherapy if your vet recommends them, for example, and other policies may contribute towards boarding costs if you (the owner) need to go into hospital. It's worth spending some time weighing up the pros and cons of each policy before you make a final decision.
Ways to reduce your premiums
Apart from comparing quotes and finding the best pet insurance deal, you may also be able to bring down the cost of your premiums by opting for a higher excess, or boosting your pet's security (e.g. by micro-chipping your dog).


text:
My wife came home on Friday and started weeping. Ashamed, she fell before me and admitted she has been having unfrugal thoughts. I stroked my mustache and sat up in my high-backed chair. I clenched my jaw and squeezed my scepter of extreme saving and financial truth more tightly. I gathered myself, took a deep breath and let her finish.
It's just, people at work are rolling in with these beautiful brand new SUVs. Our cars are old and ugly, she sobbed. Best friends and family are upgrading to nicer homes with luxurious yards, while we still huddle in our humble "starter" home.
The siren call of the "normal" American life with the stepped up lifestyle beckons. No mere mortal mind can endure! she cried. She went on to say she has even been ordering out for food lately at work instead of packing a sack lunch… 0nce, even sometimes two times a week!
A slap in the face! I stood up and slammed the point of my scepter down on the floor. Enough! Away from me, woman! Go out and change the oil on the Honda! Sell five things on Craigslist! Then off to the couponing room. I'll need a thousand coupons clipped by the end of the night!
I'm joking, of course. It didn't happen like that. My wife clips coupons for fun. I don't need to force her. And she didn't come to me complaining that we don't have nice cars and a fancy house. She just mentioned in passing it's hard sometimes not to be just a little bit jealous of people with nicer things. That's just our consumer driven culture.
I feel the same way. Of course my wife is not the only one with unfrugal thoughts. I'm tempted to buy unnecessary things probably much more than her. I can easily see myself being the weak link here.
That led to a really good conversation about frugality fatigue, the idea that you can only hold your spending down at minimums for so long before it starts to come out your ears. So, how do we keep from getting frugality fatigue? Here are three things:
We need to install relief valves
My wife and I are trying to be as frugal as possible now to reach our financial goals that much faster. But we have to recognize that we're probably not built for the most extreme frugality. It's a ideal to strive towards, but we don't want to make ourselves miserable in the process. The pressure can build up. Spending could explode.
Before we know it, we've lost all willpower. After a particularly bad week at work, we could find ourselves in a candle-lit booth slamming the menu shut. F- it! we'll take the lobster… and a 5 bed 4 bath house on a hill in Carver on the side… Does the Tahoe come with 22s? Completely out of whack with what we really want.
We need to be better about building relief valves into our budget. Plan on the fancy dinner out once a month. Happy hours with friends. Extra home improvement. New nice clothes every once in a while that make us look and feel good. Fun family entertainment.
It's clear we should pad those budget line items just a little bit more so we don't feel guilty when we do spend the money on something that could seem frivolous. And we'll have an extra sense of accomplishment those months we do save more than planned.
We need to regularly review and clarify goals
My wife and I have a plan in place for the next five years. It amounts to to paying off the rest of our debt (besides the mortgage), then saving up 2-3 years of current spending. This plan is driving our frugality.
I talked about it a little bit in my article Why I may not be able to keep my grubby little hands off my 401k. The plan is to build up a long runway of savings so either or both of us can step out of the workforce for any reason and try something new. Or not.
The or not part is the problem. The plan is kind of wishy-washy. It doesn't get too specific beyond the numbers. We're missing some important details:
What does our ideal day look like? What exactly would we do with a 3-year runway? If we don't have a particular project or passion to pursue in mind, what's the point? We both have great jobs. Why not upgrade our lifestyle now and focus on happiness in the present?
Or… Enough with these half-measures! Let's sacrifice more now for a little bit longer and go all the way to complete financial independence and early retirement.
This plan assumes we live in our same house? Do we want to upgrade to something a little fancier? This one feels okay for now. But is it our so-called "forever" house? Maybe we actually do want that house on a hill in Carver (an outer suburb southwest of Minneapolis that everyone seems to be moving to nowadays). Do we want a "forever" house at all? Maybe that's just an anchor and we want more flexibility to travel and experience stuff.
This plan doesn't take into account our growth as people, as a family, the growth of our marriage. What about giving? Volunteering time and offering money. How does charity fit in to all of this?
My wife and I have sat down exactly once and hammered out some specific goals for our family. But we haven't gone back and revisited them since. It's time to do that. It's time to do that on a regular basis. It's time to get crystal clear on what we want out of life so our spending can start to match up. It's time to go way beyond some numbers on a spreadsheet.
Finally, we just need to get out and meet our frugal neighbors
Our friends are great, but we don't really have any friends in the area that we hang out with who have similar financial goals. Most are on the more traditional path. Financial independence just isn't on their radar and that's fine. We talk about other stuff.
But, we've come to realize it's important to have more friends in our circle who are on the same financial wavelength. That's where you come in.
I've read at least a half-dozen like-minded bloggers out there who happen to be located in Minnesota. My wife and I need to start meeting you people. Don't be surprised if you get the following message in the mail:
That way we can ask in person, How do you fight frugality fatigue? And have fantastic frugality discussions over a few Summits and Surlys. In the meantime, feel free to comment below 🙂
follow me on Twitter @cabbageblog
follow me on Pinterest www.pinterest.com/crispycabbage
Now, a word from our sponsor…My app! Half Hour Hank. It's the productivity app you didn't know you needed, but soon won't be able to live without. Click the button below to begin the journey…


text: Been away for a while, not that I was too active here before, but oh well. I'm back at college as well, due to some mis-communications, so unfortunately i haven't had much time for chatting online with folks, but i figure posting here will help relieve the need for online socialization a little. How is everyone?


text:
I am printing labels through a software, and I was wondering if it was possible to get them to default to print vertically, from top to bottom, as opposed to horizontally, from left to right.
If you look at the attachment, I want it to go in the direction of the black arrow as opposed to the blue, which I believe would be a setting in open office, but one that I can't figure out.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you!


text:
One Wallet's Witness
- 2009 10 Jul
My week looked so busy, I knew I'd barely have time to speak to anyone other than my family. Several writing projects were due, my women's Bible study lesson needed reviewing, and guests were scheduled to arrive on Friday evening.
Monday morning found me exhausted even before I began. After flipping randomly through my Bible, I admitted, "Lord, You know how overloaded I feel this week. Please help me to slow down and experience Your presence. Lead me to someone who needs to see You in my life."
The words almost stuck in my throat. The last thing I felt like doing was reaching out. Reaching out took time, and time seemed to be slipping away faster than I could latch onto it.
That afternoon, I returned a pair of sneakers to the store. "They're the wrong size," I explained to the young clerk, "and I can't find another pair that fit."
"Too bad," she responded, as she counted back my refund. "There you go--$37.99."
"Oh no," I gasped, handing her back $18. "They were on sale last week for $19.99, remember?"
I heard two young men behind me mumble something about me "either being crazy or just plain stupid."
"Thanks a lot," the clerk said. "I guess you're one of those honest types."
"Well, I'm a Christian," I replied matter-of-factly. As I tucked the $19.99 in my wallet, she thanked me again.
The next day at the post office, the Lord gave me a similar opportunity. "I'd like 30 stamps please," I told the middle-aged woman behind the counter. Her fingers flew over a keypad as she totaled my order. "That'll be $10.90."
"Hmm.When I figured it at home, it came to $11.10," I corrected her.
She tallied it up again, and saw that I was right. "You know, few people will point out an error unless it's in their favor."
I handed her an extra twenty cents. "I'm a Christian and I wouldn't feel right cheating you."
A grin spread across her face. "I'm also a believer," she said, reaching across the counter to shake my hand. "Nice to meet you."
My week was beginning to take on a new flavor, in spite of the extra demands on my time. Funny how God works, I thought.
On Friday, I experienced yet another money-related opportunity to mention my faith. I'd hurried through the grocery store, then dashed to the closest checkout line and stacked my groceries on the counter. But while chatting with my favorite clerk, I overlooked two large items I'd stashed down below on the cart's bottom rack.
A few minutes later as I unloaded my groceries, I spotted a large bag of potatoes and a container of laundry detergent. A quick glance at my watch told me all I needed to know; it was almost 4:30 and I still had groceries to put away and dinner to prepare before our guests arrived at 6.
Why sweat it? Taunted an impatient voice in my head. It's a big store. They'll never miss those two little items. Besides, everyone knows they can write missing items off as a loss. The voice continued to bombard me with half a dozen reasons why I should just head home without paying for the goods. Another Voice countered the argument, though.
It was the same familiar prodding I'd heard since I was a young child. "Do the right thing, even when it's hard—especially when it's hard," my parents had taught me. Their godly example eventually led me to turn my heart over to Jesus at age ten, a decision that had made the difference between merely going to church for the sake of "religion," or building a life-changing relationship with Christ.
The detergent and potatoes won out. I couldn't—wouldn't—take off with nearly $15 worth of free merchandise. I headed back to the store with my nearly empty cart.
The bubbly clerk saw me re-enter the store. "So, have you decided to camp out here tonight?" she kidded.
When I explained to her what had happened, she feigned surprise. "Well, imagine that—a real, live honest person at my check stand!"
"No," I corrected her, "a real, live Christian at your check stand."
The week my wallet witnessed was a hectic one. But in spite of my packed schedule, God carved out the time and orchestrated three ordinary situations to allow His light to shine, anyway.
Lord, lead me to someone who needs to see You in my life, I had prayed. I should have known He would find a perfect way to answer.
Originally posted January 1, 2008.
Bonnie Bruno is a CBA author and photographer from the Pacific Northwest. Her latest book, When God Steps In: Stories of Everyday Grace (Standard Publishing, Fall 2007) is a collection of true inspirational stories about God's intervention in the lives of fifty ordinary people. It features fifty of Bonnie's black and white nature photos, also. Visit her website at http://www.bonniebruno.com .


text:
For the benefit of new users, I thought I would post my experiences today when setting up my newly arrived pi. My conclusion at the end of today is that the Apple Wired Keyboard which I was using initially has problems working with the pi due to the excess power required by the two-port unpowered hub contained within the keyboard.
My first unsuccessful configuration was:
HDMI to TV
Apple iPhone USB adapter
Apple Wired Keyboard (with Numpad)
Standard Debian image
The result of this was the pi booting, showing a large number of errors in the process, then not responding to any key presses. Suspecting that this was due to a insufficient power supply, I measured the voltage across TP1 & 2 to be 4.88V with everything except the keyboard connected, and 4.74 when the keyboard was added. I tried this same configuration with an iPad USB adaptor but the result was the same, with similar voltages.
I then went to purchase a 5.2 volt USB adapter in the hope that this would provide sufficient voltage to power the keyboard and the pi. The voltage without the keyboard was now 4.9V and with the keyboard 4.8V. Unfortunately the result was the same. No response from any key presses.
I then borrowed a generic HP USB keyboard and tried again using the 5.2 volt adapter. This time, success. The voltage drops from 4.9V to around 4.89V when the keyboard is connecting, and the pi now responds to key presses.
Finally, I tested this new keyboard with the original iPhone power supply. With the generic keyboard connected, the voltage drop is barely detectable, flickering around 4.87V from a steady 4.88V without the keyboard.
I can't be totally sure that the keyboard's power requirements are the cause of the incompatibility, but it would make sense from the above data. I'd advise new users to avoid the Apple keyboards (as well designed as they are) or any other keyboard containing unpowered USB hubs.


text:
- 1 tbsp active dried yeast
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp natural yogurt
- 500g strong white bread flour
- 2 tsp salt
Mix 275ml warm water, the yeast, sugar, olive oil and yogurt in a jug until combined. Leave in a warm place for 15 minutes or until it forms a thick, frothy head.
Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl, make a well in the centre then add the yeast mixture, mix until it comes together to from a sticky dough. Tip the dough onto a floured work surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl and cover loosely with oiled clingfilm. Set aside in a warm place to rise for an hour or until doubled in size.
On a floured work surface, knock back (re-knead) the dough then divide into 16 balls. Roll into thin circles around 20cm in diameter.
Heat a large frying or pancake pan to medium-high and cook the breads for around 2 minutes on each side.


text:
Community living sounds appealing. Today I find many pursuing the idea, if not the practice. Individuals are out looking to rent or purchase property to practice community, and I trust it's always for the reason of a purpose more important than Community itself. The reason is that some years back a phrase was adopted that causes me real concern. This phrase is 'Intentional Community'. My problem lies with the fact that Community here provides the noun and so the intention is to create community, as though community is a good idea, even a God idea, in and of itself.
My preference is to speak of 'Communities with Intention' where that intention is carefully thought through and articulated. Hence the Sisters of Mercy established by Mother Theresa are a Community (expressed in a variety of sizes and distinct geographical locations) with the intention of caring for the dying. They know why they are together and the challenges of living in proximity can be addressed through the lens of how might we address such tensions in the light of our primary calling and agreement to care for the dying?
Living cheek by jowl with others, either in a Community House or a Laura of several separate households, raises challenges. We do not naturally get on with one another and each one of us is selfish, fractured through the Fall. It takes a strong commitment to manage self if I am to engage creatively, practically and positively with other community members. The irritations that arise within me are in fact a source of discipleship and part of God's plan to enable me to grow into maturity in Christ. This is my prayer – even though achieving that reality causes real pain.
I have lived in Community in a variety of forms for over twenty years. My learning was that I am in fact the greatest obstruction to effective community, not my fellow communitarians. Whilst all the problems I faced I might initially lay at their door, when brave enough to be honest, I realised it was about my internal reaction and desire to be master of my own environment. This latter is perhaps a very effective description of sin. God knows how best to unhinge me so that I might not only recognise my own frailty but also discover my need both to depend upon God's grace and learn how to access such grace. This is not a natural process but a disciplined one.
Today we live in a small family community with the intention of providing a secure environment for my ninety year old mum. What might possibly go wrong with that? Well we all go wrong with
that for as in every community the romantic notions attached to the intention are tested to the limit whilst my own selfish sinfulness is revealed. My own heart for the ageing within our wider community is tested to the full in the microcosm of living alongside one older person. The good intention and romanticism fast disappear and the harsh reality of what it means to love neighbour as self placed fair and square before me. I face the question is this truly what I want, or is it really just one more attempt to promote self and secure warm applause for sacrificial goodness that is neither sacrificial nor good?
We don't live in a world searching for Community. We live in a world in which we are searching for purpose whilst challenged within by our own selfish sinful demands and desires. In agreeing a Community intention and exploring that in honesty together we can make a start in dealing with our individual selfishness and discover the depth of the rottenness within each one of us whilst finding the fullness and acceptance of God for us in the grace we're invited to share together.


text:
An Analysis of the Financial Services Bailout Vote
Couch, Jim F., Foster, Mark D., Malone, Keith, Black, David L., The Cato Journal
Washington's remedy to the financial problems that began in 2008 was the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP)--the so-called bailout of the banking system. Whatever its merits, it was, for the most part, unpopular with the American public. Lawmakers, fearful that the economy might actually collapse without some action, were likewise fearful that action--in the form of a payout to the Wall Street financiers--would prove to be harmful to them at the polls. Thus, politicians sought to assure the public that their vote on the measure would reflect Main Street virtues, not Wall Street greed.
Members of Congress, addressing the public's misgivings about the bailout, asserted that they were wrestling with difficult issues such as fairness and equity, banking regulation, executive pay, job losses, moral hazard, 401(k) values, and the proper role of the state. Furthermore, they argued, these complex issues were difficult for the public to understand, and legislators, vigilant in carrying out their duty, were weighing the pros and the cons in order to cast a vote that was in the best interest of the nation.
But it turns out that when one moves beyond the speeches, the underlying motivation behind most votes cast was hardly complex and actually quite simple. In this article, we construct a model to analyze the bailout vote of each legislator. A simple reelection model of legislator behavior explains a majority of the votes taken either for or against the measure from politician to politician.
Wall Street vs. Main Street
Those with an appreciation of the merits of limited government enjoy reflecting on the past. They recall those halcyon days when a balanced budget amendment--a rather quant notion by today's standards failed by only a single vote in the Senate. How things have changed.
The economic zeitgeist is government takeovers, bailouts, and stimulus plans along with escalating debt and deficits. Indeed, commenting on the federal budget for FY 2009, Stanford University economist Michael Boskin (2009) put government borrowing in perspective: "The budget more than doubles the national debt held by the public, adding more to the debt than all previous presidents--from George Washington to George W. Bush--combined." Indeed, the FY 2009 budget deficit was larger than the entire economy of India and almost as much as the Canadian economy. "Forecasts of more red ink mean the federal government is heading toward spending 15 percent of its money by 2019 just to pay interest on the debt, up from 5 percent this fiscal year" (Crutsinger 2009).
It could be argued, however, that the staggering explosion of federal debt under the Obama administration was precipitated by unprecedented spending during the Bush administration. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, otherwise known as TARP, whatever its merits in terms of rescuing the economy, represented a dramatic departure from normal government operations. As President Bush all but acknowledged in his November 12, 2009, address at Southern Methodist University, TARP opened the floodgates of government intrusion into the private sector:
I went against my free-market instincts and approved a temporary government intervention to unfreeze credit and prevent a global financial catastrophe.... As the world recovers, we will face a temptation to replace the risk-and-reward model of the private sector with the blunt instruments of government spending and control. History shows that the greater threat to prosperity is not too little government involvement, but too much [Bush 2009].
The $700 billion dollar stabilization package was designed to provide liquidity to the nation's banking and financial firms that faced, at best, uncertain futures. Assisting the financial industry through taxpayer loans and grants proved to be unpopular with the American public.
Jonathan Weisman, writing in the Washington Post, acknowledged the unusual nature of the vote: "Rarely has a congressional vote held such high drama and produced such immediate repercussions, directly from the House floor to the trading floor" (Weisman 2008). …


text:
It has also launched a Route Monitoring service that informs the public of delays and alternative routes through smartphones, in-car systems and variable message signs
TomTom, a leading global provider of maps and traffic data, is helping to drive insights into new transport and mobility projects in the UK through an agreement with the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC).
TomTom announced at Smart City Expo in Barcelona that it will supply map and traffic data for use in TSC's Intelligent Mobility Data Hub (IMDH) platform. Meanwhile, in a separate announcement at Expo, it has launched the TomTom Route Monitoring service, designed to address the growing road congestion challenges faced by smart cities worldwide.
IMDH provides data sets and a platform for modellers, researchers, academics and small and medium enterprises looking to plan and develop new products and services in the fields of transport and mobility. TSC will also leverage TomTom mapping and traffic data to deliver internal research and development project work.
"We selected TomTom due to their unique ability to provide detailed maps along with both live and historical traffic data in the UK to enhance our IMDH platform," says Eifion Jenkins, programme director at the TSC.
"Data is key to the development of new transport products and services that provide holistic mobility solutions. Businesses will be better enabled to solve the UK's biggest transport challenges, such as congestion and pollution, with access to valuable data sets like this one."
TomTom is a leader in map-making technology. It offers maps with frequent incremental updates and applies strict quality assurance procedures. TomTom also harvests location intelligence and observed speed data from a community of more than 500 million data points. This database now extends to over 19 trillion data points with observed speed data available back to 2009 in the UK. This vast resource provides valuable insights into travel behaviour.
"This agreement again demonstrates how TomTom is teaming with industry leaders to transform mobility across the world," explains Anders Truelsen, managing director of TomTom's licensing business. "Leveraging our map and traffic technology, TSC is aiding companies looking to plan, model and search out new opportunities in intelligent mobility, helping to pave the way toward greener, safer and less congested travel."
The newly launched TomTom Route Monitoring service helps traffic managers, event managers and emergency service dispatchers monitor travel times and delays on routes of interest – as they happen – and inform the public of delays and alternative routes through smartphones, in-car systems and variable message signs. It is available on the recently announced TomTom Maps APIs Developer Portal.
"Location and traffic aware technology is a critical requirement for smarter cities," says Ralf-Peter Schäfer, VP traffic and travel at TomTom. "It's important that cities understand where traffic and delays are – but it's just as important that this information is communicated with the public.
"This is why we developed TomTom Route Monitoring – connecting smart cities with people, and significantly contributing toward greener, safer, less congested and more liveable environments."
According to a recent TomTom Traffic Index 2017 report, drivers in Mexico City spend an average of 66 per cent extra time stuck in traffic. Drivers in London spend 40 per cent of their time in traffic and in Barcelona it is 31 per cent.
If you like this, you might be interested in reading the following:
Check out the latest news from Smart City Expo World Congress 2017
at our dedicated hub
TomTom opens smart traffic centre
The centre will demonstrate how road authorities can immediately share traffic and road information with drivers via the TomTom communications platform
Life in the ultra-fast lane
TomTom and Cisco are combining to develop traffic technology to support autonomous driving and smarter mobility


text:
Watch Full Movie Online Dunkirk (2017)
Dunkirk (2017) HD
|Christopher Nolan.
|Christopher Nolan.
|Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas.
|July 19, 2017
|Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, United States of America.
|Production Company
|Canal+, Studio Canal, Warner Bros., Syncopy, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Kaap Holland Film.
|English, Français, Deutsch.
|107 min
|Action, Drama, History, Thriller, War.
Movie 'Dunkirk' was released in July 19, 2017 in genre Action. Christopher Nolan was directed this movie and starring by Fionn Whitehead. This movie tell story about Miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada, and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk, France, between May 26 and June 04, 1940, during Battle of France in World War II.
Streaming Full Movie Dunkirk (2017) Online
Do not miss to Watch movie Dunkirk (2017) Online for free with your family. only 2 step you can Watch or download this movie with high quality video. Come and join us! because very much movie can you watch free streaming.
streaming Dunkirk movie, film Dunkirk 2017, film Dunkirk 2017 online, watch full film Dunkirk 2017 online, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online Free netflix, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online Free 123movie, Dunkirk 2017 film trailer, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online Free Putlocker, Dunkirk 2017 film, movie Dunkirk 2017 download, watch full film Dunkirk 2017, Streaming Dunkirk 2017 For Free Online, watch full Dunkirk movie online, watch film Dunkirk now, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online Free megashare, Dunkirk 2017 Watch Online, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online Putlocker, watch full movie Dunkirk 2017 online, Streaming Dunkirk 2017 Online Free Megashare, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online Free Viooz, download film Dunkirk 2017, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online Viooz, streaming Dunkirk 2017 film, watch Dunkirk 2017 film now, Dunkirk 2017 movie trailer, Dunkirk 2017 movie streaming, Watch Dunkirk 2017 For Free online, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online Free, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online 123movies, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online 123movie, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online Megashare, Watch Dunkirk 2017 Online Free hulu, trailer film Dunkirk.


text:
Penfield Mens Silver Oakledge Tech Overshirt
Sorry, this item is unavailable to buy.
Penfield Oakledge Tech Overshirt in Silver. Crafted from lightweight and durable nylon and given a drawstring adjuster for the hem. Utility pockets sit on the chest and hand warmer pockets on the waist. Finished with a press stud fastening and a Penfield mountain badge on the left sleeve.
- Penfield
- Oakledge Tech Overshirt
- Press Stud Fastening
- Chest Utility Pockets
- Drawstring Waist
- Sleeve Mountain Badge
- Waist Pockets
Info & Care
- 100% Nylon
- Cold Wash
- Do Not Iron
- Do Not Tumble Dry
We aim to dispatch all orders placed before 15:30 on the same day, Monday – Friday. Orders placed after 15:30 or placed at weekends/bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day (working days are classed as Mon-Fri).
Please see the Delivery page for further information.
Masdings offer 7 delivery options across the UK, Europe and Rest of the world, for more details check the delivery page.
Please return the item(s) to us in their original condition complete with labels* within 14 days of receipt in a protective postage bag/box.
For more information please see the Shipping & Returns page.