text:
Update 12:20 pm 11/09/16: You can read our retraction and apology here.
Update 11:16 AM 11/09/16: We have received reports that "pro-life" was removed from Trump's list of policies several days ago or, counter to our understanding when this was published, may never have been there at all. Other pro-life content seems to have been removed from Trump's site between Nov 6 and today.
We will update further as soon as we have anything clearer than that.
I mentioned this in my earlier post but I need to emphasize it right now. Less than half a day after Donald J. Trump was elected president of the United States, he removed the words "pro-life" from his list of policies on his official website. Have a look for yourself.
Yes. The man who was always pro-abortion, who conveniently discovered the value of unborn human life after announcing his candidacy for president, has removed "pro-life" from his policies less than a day after using the pro-life movement and getting what he wanted from them.
Congratulations to all of the staunch conservative "pro-lifers" who decided this was their one issue and the only way to achieve it was to vote Republican. Congratulations to everybody who called me a pro-abort when I said that 'pro-life" leaders needed to repent of their Republican idolatry. He used you and dumped you, just as Steel Magnificat and anyone else with more sense than gravel predicted from the beginning. Now you know what his ex wives feel like. I hope you feel filthy. You elected a pro-abortion philandering racist narcissist, because you thought it was the only way to be "pro-life."
You sold your birthright for a bowl of lentils and now you don't get to eat the lentils either.
I wonder if the disgraced perpetrator of public sacrilege Father Frank Pavone, who devoted the past year to getting Trump elected and who is currently under investigation by his bishop for desecrating a naked dead infant and a holy altar, still thinks he's going to be put on Trump's Catholic advisory board.
As I've previously stated, if anyone wants to join with me in forming a movement that actually respects all life from conception until natural death, I'm keen, but I feel like I should never use "pro-life" without scare quotes again. The "pro-life" movement as it stands today is nothing but a group of Republican shills and they've gotten exactly what they deserved.
(image via Pixabay)


text:
How do I watch videos on QVCUK.com?
To watch videos on our website, you need the latest Flash Player and JavaScript turned on. Download the latest Adobe Flash Player and follow our guide to turning on your JavaScript.
If your computer uses a slower connection, you'll be able to view videos but you may experience disruption.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
All adoptions will require an investigation that is termed the adoption home study. The adoption home study is a series of visits that will help explore your readiness to adopt as well as prepare you for the child you are hoping to welcome into your family. The adoption home study must follow the requirements of the state licensing department as well as those of the USCIS (the US citizens and immigrant services department under the U.S. State Department). There are various specific guidelines and regulations that must be adhered to completing your adoption home study.
You will need to have an adoption home study even if you are planning to enter into an independent or parent-initiated adoption. Families pursuing international adoption will need a primary provider agency.
Homestudy Process
- The adoption home study will consist of an orientation meeting, the application to the agency, individual interviews, a home visit, and inspection and may include group meetings or discussions. On average the adoption home study can take anywhere from six weeks to six months depending on individual circumstances and how quickly you can gather required paperwork.
- The adoption home study will deal with the dynamics of the individual adopter, the marriage, the subsequent adjustments of parent and child, various issues that children from institutional settings may face and complications thereof, discussions on transracial and cross-cultural adoptions as applicable.
- Your caseworker will be a professional trained to help perspective adoptive parents explore the many facets of adoption and help you make the best possible decisions for your family. All members of the immediate family whether living in the home or not must be interviewed. The caseworker and the prospective adoptive parents will explore and discuss the types of children available, various nuances of the different types of adoption programs available as well as the applicants of ability to parent as well as their ability to parent children with various disabilities.
By the end of the adoption home study process the adoptive applicants must agree on a minimum and maximum age of the child there willing to adopt, the number of siblings, gender, race as well as any possible medical or psychological conditions that they would be willing to consider. This child description recommendation must be included in the adoption home study. For those applicants seeking to adopt internationally, it is important that the child description match what is written in the US CIS immigration paperwork (the I600-A or I800-A form) that the adoptive parents will be submitting to the US government.
The adoption homestudy paperwork
Adopting a child is a legal process and it will require a fair amount of paperwork gathering. Please understand the need for this is to fully screen applicants for the safety of the child as well as to prepare the future parents for the important role they are undertaking. For those who are adopting internationally many of the documents assembled for your home study will also be used later to prepare a file called the dossier is submitted to the foreign country for your adoption.
Adoption Homestudy Paperwork:
- Birth certificates for each member of the family
- Copies of your marriage certificate
- Copies of any death certificate if applicable
- Divorce decrees if applicable
- Letters from your employer stating your length of employment and confirming your annual salary
- A financial statement outlining your net worth and possibly your monthly expenses
- Copies of your health and life insurance policies
- Medical examinations
- Copies of your income tax returns
- Letters of reference- generally 3 to 5 and not from family members
- Photos of you as well as your home
- Police clearances- locally as well as FBI
- Child abuse Registry statements from any place you have lived since age 18; for those adopting domestically child abuse registries from any place you have lived in the past 10 years.
- Adoption education certificates
- Statement of your guardianship plan in the event of untimely death of adoptive parents
The above is just a general outline of the requirement for your adoption homestudy and your child placing agency or country may require other items.
Time Frame
The adoption home study can only be completed once all the paperwork is in. It is very important to note that many of your items are time sensitive, and therefore it is important that you are active and prompt in gathering paperwork. For example, in person interviews and background clearances can be no older than six months at the time that the home study is completed. Once AHC has all the paperwork we need the agency can generally complete your home study within four weeks. If you are adopting internationally and using another agency for child placement that agency must also review, make any corrections and approve the home study before can be completed. The review and corrections that the other agency may require could add time to the completion of your adoption home study.


text:
|Colleges and universities are under pressure to do more with less, with some seeking to grow enrollment and revenues while maintaining or even reducing administrative overhead. This can be particularly challenging for smaller institutions, which may lack the resources and knowledge base of larger universities.
Bene's Career Academy, a career school in Florida, was able to double its enrollment and add a new campus, while reducing many administrative tasks and costs, streamlining processes and automating operations by implementing a cloud-based SIS.
Attend this web seminar to learn more about their best practices and lessons learned in the process, and some key strategies for successfully utilizing a cloud-based SIS on your campus.
Scheduled speakers:
Dave Bracken
Chief Operations Officer
Bene's Career Academy (Fla.)
Alex Arthur
V.P. Sales and Marketing
Who will benefit:
Higher ed leaders interested in technology, SIS or enrollment growth. Anyone may attend.


text:
I have no idea how many rabbis devoted their sermons last week to the Super Bowl. Nor do I care. For me, and hopefully, for all Jews, the Super Bowl has nothing to do with 100 million Americans glued to the television set, nor does it involve companies prepared to shell out 5 million dollars for a 30-second commercial being aired at the same time when many viewers in all likelihood, have momentarily absented themselves from the television set, because they are heading to another room of the house, either to satiate their needs or to tend to their needs.
Long before the first Super Bowl took place long on January 15, 1967, there were three other Super Bowls that were in no way connected to Football. While I am not able to provide the exact date, I can tell you what took place at the first of these three Super Bowls: There were two brothers in that first Super Bowl. As a matter of fact, those two brothers were fraternal twins. Even though neither brother had ever seen a football before, that first Super Bowl had all the makings of a competition. It centered itself around a bowl of lentil stew. One brother had prepared the stew and was just about to pour it in a bowl when the other brother walked into the kitchen totally famished. He had spent the entire day in the field hunting. "Fork over some of those vittles", demanded the hunter. "I'm starving." "Be happy to," answered the other brother. "But it will cost you your birthright." Without the least bit of hesitation and totally without a word of remonstration, the hunter went and exchanged his birthright for a bowl of lentils. Unlike the Super Bowl of today, there were no winners. That first Super Bowl produced only losers. In addition to giving up his birthright, the hunter lost his self-respect; in addition to acquiring a birthright, the other brother lost his integrity.
The world would have to wait a few centuries until the second Super Bowl. Here too, I am not able to provide the exact date, but in addition to telling you what took place, I can also tell you where it took place. The second Super Bowl did not involve lentil stew or any other food. The second Super Bowl involved sparkling jewels and glowing coals. It took place at a royal palace in Egypt. In that second Super Bowl, there were also only two players: The Pharaoh himself and his adopted toddler son whom we know as Moses. It turns out, however, that the Pharaoh was no match for the toddler. As paranoid as the day is long, the Pharaoh feared that the day would come when he would meet his downfall at the hands of the toddler. After all, the toddler had just raised his little arms and removed the crown from Pharaoh's head and placed it on his own head. Surely, a sign and portent were to be found in what had just occurred. At the suggestion of one of Pharaoh's three advisors present, who was adamant in rescuing the toddler from certain death, a test was hastily arranged and two bowls – one filled with sparkling jewels and the other filled with glowing coals – were set before the toddler. That second Super Bowl produced two winners, one immediate and the other ultimate. True, Pharaoh walked away with a big smile and put his paranoia on hold, but it was the tongue torched toddler who would one day bring down Pharaoh and his country, as he led his people from slavery to freedom.
The third Super Bowl took place in this country during the summer of 1959. Ten-year-old Benny Shapiro entered a non-descript Drug Store on Delancey Street on New York's Lower East Side, walked up to the soda fountain at the back of the pharmacy, and climbed up onto a stool. He caught the attention of the waitress and asked: "How much is a sundae?" "Thirty-cents," answered the waitress. Benny reached into his pocket and began to count the coins. The waitress was impatient. There were other customers to be served. Benny looked up at the waitress. "How much is a bowl of plain vanilla ice cream?" asked Benny. "Twenty cents," answered the waitress with more than a hint of irritation in her voice. Again, Benny counted the coins. Finally, Benny said: "I'll have a bowl of plain ice-cream." Benny put a dime and two nickels on the table. The waitress took the money, brought the bowl of ice cream and walked away. Fifteen minutes later, the waitress returned. The bowl was empty. Benny was gone. The waitress picked up the empty bowl and began to cry. There, next to the wet spot on the counter where the bowl had been, was a nickel and five pennies. Benny did have enough money for a sundae all along, but he ordered a bowl of plain ice cream instead so that he could leave the waitress a tip. Unlike, the previous two Super Bowls, both the waitress and Benny were winners – the waitress for being the recipient of the thoughtfulness of a ten-year-old boy, and Benny for being such a mentsch.
Yasher Koach to the Kansas City Chiefs, the winners of this year's Super Bowl. When all is said and done, however, the three Super Bowls of this article, and not any of the previous 53 televised Super Bowls are the ones worth remembering.


text:
He makes no mistakes!
(Rev. J.R. Miller, in "Help for the Day")
"He led them forth by the right way" Psalm 107:7
God leads every one of His children by the right way. He knows where and under whatinfluences each particular life will ripen best.
One plant grows best in the sheltered valley, another by the water's edge, another on the bleak mountaintop swept by storms. God puts every tree or plant in the locality where the conditions of its growth exist–and does God give more thought to trees and plants, than to His own children? He places us amid the circumstances and experiences in which our life will grow and ripen the best!
The peculiar discipline to which we are each subjected, is the discipline we especially need to bring out in us the beauties and graces of true spiritual character. God knows what is best–He makes no mistakes!
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose!" Romans 8:28
Courtesy of GraceGems


text:
There is no need to compromise on comfort if you have the best fingertip grip mouse. Computing can be made much more healthy and friendly to the human body in a natural way. That is by investing in the accurate gear specially designed with the human anotmoy in mind. This can help you live stronger and healthier and also improve you performance in terms of your work, gaming and lifestyle.
The best fingerip grip mouse is not too hard to hunt. You can easily find it if you know exactly which brands make and which one have the best ratings. We have researched and compiled a list of the most outperforming options known for being the best fingertip grip mouse. These can be used for gaming, coding, designing and even internet streaming. If you want to live better and work better then you surely need one.
After all, no body likes to live in pain. It is always advisable to work in the most comfortable and easy manner to help you extend your work stamina, quality, creativity and even talent. Being left in awkward and body damaging spots can leave you exhausted and in vain. There is no need for that.
Although, you do not need to be told this. But, the best fingertip grip mouse can be a great extension of your hand inside the computer. You can control the screen much better, be more productive and work with greater fluidity if the mouse alongwith other components of the computer work for your body. Although no two bodies work the same, a good quality mouse will be a one size fits all type of thing.
Best Fingertip Grip Mouse List
- TeckNet M009 Gaming Mouse
- BenQ ZOWIE FK1 Ambidextrous
- Razer DeathAdder Chroma
- SteelSeries Rival 300
- Corsair KATAR
- BenQ Zowie EC2-B
- CORSAIR Scimitar Pro
- Razer Orochi Mobile
So without any further ado, or any more excitement build up, here are the options that work as the best fingertip grip mouse. These involve almost any kind of mouse including: wireless, wired, twisted wired and even gaming mice. We really hope this guide is the only one you need to read to make your final choice as we have put in a lot of effort to make it as comprehensive as possible.
1. TeckNet M009 Gaming Mouse
The TeckNet M009 Gaming Mouse performs as an exceptional fingertip grip mouse option. It comes in a wired configuration. This is a backlit option. The keys do not shine. It comes with customizable features and happens to be extremely user friendly.
The TeckNet M009 Gaming Mouse is a lightweight, portable and user friendly mouse. This is a gaming mouse and thus comes with a lot of gaming specs. These specifications are a great way for you to make sure that you are working and gaming at your best performance level. This includes the fact that you might need short keys. You cannot always rely on the keyboard for them. You can also use the programmable keys on a gaming mouse. This is why The TeckNet M009 Gaming Mouse allows you to program the keys. It has ten options for you to program. This allows the user a lot of comfort and peace.
However one of the major draws about this one is that it will not work with Apple. No matter how much you love it, it will not be compatible with Mac machines. Furthermore you should know that this is an optical mouse. This means that it is functional for use only when the light is on. So you can not turn off the light, it remains all time.
The best thing about this choice is that it is perfect for your hand grip. The TeckNet M009 Gaming Mouse has been optimized for the best fingertip grip mouse title.
- It has a lot of programmable buttons for use special cases to be defined by you
- You can use the customization settings in the software
- It allows you to choose from about 16 million RGB LED colors
- There are programmable buttons despite a lightweight
- Does not function with Mac
- You can not turn the orange light off
2. BenQ ZOWIE FK1 Ambidextrous
BenQZowie FK1 Ambidextrous is a great choice to use for Esports. Even if you do not want yourself a fancy gaming mouse, this can be suitable and simple choice. This is functional but not useless. The mouse is an optical sensor mouse. BenQZowie FK1 Ambidextrous is a flexible and modern choice.
The BenQZowie FK1 Ambidextrous is a high quality gaming mouse. It is a competitive choice. You get easy usability and fancy configuration in this one. It is one of the best fingertip grip mice available in the class. You can choose it from up to 4 DPI settings on this one.The design is simple to use. You can learn the basics really easily. It has nothing too difficult to learn or get used to.
BenQZowie FK1 Ambidextrous comes in other shapes and sizes as well. You can find a shape that fits your palm and finger tips according to your finger size and hand girth. It gives you a lot of comfort needed for gaming and esports. You can change your league or level as a player. BenQZowie FK1 Ambidextrous will give you consistent tactile feedback as well. You can use the simple and soft switch presses. These are super functional. You can also enjoy the sleek design. The user can use the speed and responsiveness of the mouse as well.If you are a programmer then find out what is the best Mouse for Programming
- BenQZowie FK1 Ambidextrous is a flexible and movable configuration of the mouse
- You can also use the soft switches for maximum comfort
- The lights are not customizable, you can not change the switch colors
3. Razer DeathAdder Chroma
The RazerDeathAdder Chroma is a multi colored choice. If you like your things bright and colorful then you should try this. It is a great gaming mouse. This helps you with its 10,000 DPI sensor. There is a soft and super comfy fingertip grip. The mouse is a popular and common choice. It is also a snugly feel mouse.
The RazerDeathAdder Chroma offers you full RGB selection of the light. It is vivid, bold and colorful. You can fit it in your palm it is that small. It is like a Razor when working though. Each click is sharp and precise. You can use it with great ergonomic ease. Just try it out in a battle field. Alternatively if you are looking for the most comfortable mouse for working on long hours, design presentations, editing or something similar you can also use it. It is ideal for all kinds of functioning that you can want from a mouse.
The RazerDeathAdder Chroma comes with a 10,000 DPI optical sensor. You can work it from 50 inches. It is a great choice for gamers or users with big screens and an open area as well. You can choose the cursor and mouse speed. You can optimize it for your needs.
- You can choose any color and any combination in this one.
- Has an increased precision as compared to other good grip mice
- Does not come in a wireless configuration
4. SteelSeries Rival 300
The SteelSeries Rival 300 is a zero hardware solution. It allows you to customize your experience and have it your way without tiring your hands and fingers. up. You can not jam your joints with overusing a good quality well-built mouse like the SteelSeries Rival 300.
SteelSeries Rival 300 is a precise and speedy mouse. It comes with easy tracking. You can choose the speed on your own. You can also make it as precise as you like. The mouse allows you to program the buttons. You can enjoy the 6 programmable buttons. These also let you choose from CPI. The buttons allow a resolution from 65000 CPI.
This mouse can be used for upto 30 million clicks. This allows the user to use it for several years, even with the healthiest and happiest usage. SteelSeries Rival 300 is a configurable mouse. You can get used to the luxury of this one. It has the option for you to choose from about 16.8 million colors. The mouse can be used in 2 zone illumination as well.
SteelSeries Rival 300 allows new standard for the right handed user. It can allow the user to enjoy professional grade design and gameplay precision. It can help them choose from the best ergonomic styles. You can use the convenient ergonomic grip to improve your group control.Get a special Photo Scanner for Mac
- You can customize the colors
- You get to have advanced options and high quality grip
- Does not come with a twisted wire option
5. Corsair KATAR
The corsair Katar is also an award winning gaming mouse. The mouse features one of the best fingertip grip mouse quality that you can get from a mouse. This one has a simple and yet very fancy configuration. It gets you a lot of benefits like not letting you get tired and still staying up to the mark while your performance.
Many pro gaming teams allow you to play with the best mice. This is because the gamers help in making these mouse. It can be used in a regular mode and a pro mode. You can tune it to suit your needs to the best of your ability. You can also use it in its ultra lightweight design for long periods of time. The mouse if feather light as compared to other gaming mice in the category. This is as light as only 85 grams.
The mouse comes with an 8,000 DPI optical sensor. This will also get you unmatched accuracy. This is ideal for FPS and MOBA gaming. The mouse is suitable for the users with either hand orientation. It works well for both kinds of players left and right handed.
- It has four programmable buttons
- It is ideal for left and right handed people both
- Does not come in more programmable button options than just 4
6. BenQ Zowie EC2-B
The BenQZowie EC2B is also a quality ergonomic mouse for young and old players alike. You can choose the mode and the DPI level. This can give you more than accurate configuration. The mouse comes in an ergonomic design. This means it will give your hands a good amount of grip on it. You will not cram your fingers using it.
The mouse will come with it owns super long mouse. You can have a 2 metre cable with it. There are no programmable keys on it. You can not customize the color of the lights as well. But it is a top notch option.If you are a graphic designer and can not afford expensive monitor get a Budget Monitor for it
- No software needed with this one
- Comes with a 2 Metre cable
- This is not a wireless option
- The colors are not customizable
7. CORSAIR Scimitar Pro
If you want the largest range of buttons then the Corsair Scimitar Pro is the most unique and fabulous choice. It can help you win, design and converge like no other. This mouse is a USB port mouse as well. You can use it with a windows 10, Windows 8 and also windows 7. This means you can use it with the best of the best operating systems.
One of the best things about this one is that it has 12 optimized mechanical side buttons and can be used by pros. It has textured keys. The keys and their side buttons help in improving the experience for the user even more. This one is a semi patented design. This means that its patent is a pending one.
- You can customize your experience with it
- You choose from up to 16000 DPI
- Suitable for wired usage this is not a wireless choice
8. Razer Orochi Mobile
The RazerOrochi Mobile is also a highly favorable choice for the fingertip grip mice out there. What you get in this one is a choice between a wireless and a wirefree option. You can choose any one you like. You can also connect the mouse with a computer through a USB port.
The RazerOrochi Mobile is not a random choice. It is an ergonomic and high standard mouse. The mouse allows you to use it for an extended battery time. You can use it on the go and during your permanent matches as well. This is a great choice for hackers as well.
The RazerOrochi is is usable with its 6400dpi 4G laser ability. It has a sensor that is highly useful. It is designed to be compact and portable. This adds to the gaming ability of the mouse. You can use it for a reliable usage and a highly interoperable computer and laptop experience.Video editors should have External Hard Drive
- Lightweight and easy to use on the go
- Competitive and smart
- No batteries included


text:
What Is Beta in Physics – the Story
A few of the terms utilized within this factsheet is found paramount essays in IEER's on-line glossary. The aim of our experiment is to supply information which is relevant for specifying the neutrino spectrum. A great illustration is turbulence.
What Is Beta in Physics – the Conspiracy
These 3 puzzles might be the best cosmological problems for the 21st century, and yet the 1 particle which goes past the typical model the neutrino just might explain all of them. Over 40 equations which need to be rearranged in over 120 distinct ways. It is needed for understanding nuclear structure.
The shortfall was not trifling. The area of the wave half way between the peak and the trough is known as the baseline. Be aware that the thermal expansion at low temperatures is extremely tiny.
Here's a of one long discussion within this group. There's some very good news to share! My next question is connected to my initial question.
As its name suggests, MNPs are http://athletics.uchicago.edu/composite nanometer-sized parts of metal. If you are not able to find something on this website, please check IOP.org. After just a year came the very first hint that something exciting was in the offing something which could be signalling the creation of a new kind of lepton.
There are not any known health effects of radon apart from cancer. Conservation of energy is among the main laws in physics. On the other hand, the conservation of the charge is simply valid classically!
Failure to decrease the dose for larger volumes can lead to an increased complication rate. The area of the wave half way between the peak and the trough is known as the baseline. For example, it may be homogeneous throughout a room.
What Is Beta in Physics – the Conspiracy
As we'll see, the fundamental forces are wholly thought to act through the exchange of microscopic carrier particles, and the features of the fundamental forces are dependent on the varieties of particles exchanged. The power and mass facets of the fission procedure can be explained mathematically as follows. A great illustration is turbulence.
He returned again the next summer, this time for a theorist. Some significance of studying the subject is provided in the points below. 1 three-hour laboratory period each week.
The enjoyable thing about it's it can give rise to attractive and repulsive forces. The project struggled for a long time to find its footing. You've got to work, but you are going to be rewarded for your effortstoday and tomorrow.
There are not any known health effects of radon apart from cancer. Conservation of energy is among the main laws in physics. For more info, see Building.
At times the term can apply to a specific patch or update to a current product. You play through numerous settings and ideas. Click the link to find out more.
This result is known as beta decay. You can imagine beta as the propensity of a security's returns to answer swings on the market. This little value for the beta function usually means that currently, the spacetime rainbow is extremely narrow and can't be detected experimentally.
Estimates of health risks from radon exposure need to be made on the grounds of studies of folks who've been exposed to elevated levels of radiation. To be able to harness the ability of radioactivity safely, it's important to essay writer see the properties of unique forms of nuclear radiation. When it is used to treat cancer it must be pinpointed very carefully.
Our sheet is just intended to highlight key equations which are most helpful for the new MCAT. Every once in a little while, you are going to hear people speaking about beta releases, beta versions, and beta program. Please take a minute to learn more about the beta website.
The nominal mass of an atom isn't affected by the amount of electrons, which are extremely light. Therefore two electrons aren't permitted to be in the identical orbit at the identical time (the Pauli Exclusion Principle). This kind of variety of points is called bravais lattice or space lattice.
It's to emphasize that the feeling that there's an organic world out there' that is the exact same for all people at all times, is an assumption which is not self-evident. You're his whole world at the moment. This isn't to embrace a type of solipsism and to deny the fact of the planet.
Physics is among the most significant subjects these days. The MIT Physics Department is among the largest in the country, in part because it features astronomy and astrophysics. The two of these courses are calculus-based.
Wonderful issue is, there can be a way to achieve what I just said. In case you're taking the timeless variant of the test, click the sentence skills link within this section. However, lots of things are considered input from the view of the physics engine.
This is a bit more tricky, but nonetheless, it automatically defines the measure if you've got a Solovay world. The lowest point is known as the trough. You can learn how we use the nucleus in everyday life.


text:
With the shockwaves still being felt from the award winning debut album Now More Than Ever, Logistics is back with a brand new forward-thinking EP.
"Wide Lens" kicks things off in ideal fashion, a lush synth build up warms it up nicely until BANG you are into a bassline straight out of murksville. Switching things up "Cold World" burns white hot with half time pressure that will turn heads and cross over into the dubstep domain nicely. With lasers set to stun, "Glitch" is a slow burning masterpiece with glitchy bitcrushed synths and some heavyweight reese bass. The awesome foursome is rounded off in spectacular fashion with the filtered cyber stomp of "Spotlight". The sound of the future once again from jungle's own Jedi in the making, however, which side of the force he is on still remains an enigma!


text: Foresters Financial and KaBOOM! Partner to Increase Play Opportunities for Arvada Kids Community volunteers build state-of-the-art multi-sport court in five hours at Susan M. Duncan Family YMCA Jul 27, 2019 Arvada, CO, July 27, 2019 – The Arvada community was revitalized today thanks to a new a kid-designed, state-of-the-art multi-sport court built at Susan M. Duncan Family YMCA. In just five hours, more than 150 volunteers from Foresters Financial™, the YMCA of Metro Denver and the national non-profit KaBOOM! created the new playspace, which will serve more than 1,200 children and their families in the local community for years to come. "Foresters Financial has always been focused on our purpose – to enrich family and community well-being. We've been doing this for over 140 years, because helping is who we are," said Jim Boyle, President and CEO, Foresters Financial. "We are proud to partner with KaBOOM! on these builds that provide children with exciting new play areas and also give families the opportunity to spend quality time together." The design for the new multi-sport court is based on drawings created by neighborhood children at a special Design Day event held in May when community members met with organizers from KaBOOM! and Foresters Financial to design their dream playspace. The drawings inspired the final design. Since 2006, Foresters Financial and KaBOOM! have built 154 beautiful play spaces across 93 cities in 31 states and provinces throughout North America and by the end of 2019, Foresters Financial will have funded more than 160 playgrounds. Thanks to the hard work of over 10,625 Foresters members, sales partners and guests for the last twelve years, Foresters is positively impacting the lives of more than 5.3 million children by providing them with access to play. Through each new playground, families are better able to spend quality time together right in their own neighborhoods, playing alongside Foresters members and community partners. "The YMCA of Metro Denver is grateful for the collaboration between KaBOOM! and Foresters Financial to bring this special new space to our Arvada wellness center," said Sue Glass, CEO, YMCA of Metro Denver. "We know it will impact thousands of kids and families within this community, furthering our mission to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all." Play is the business of childhood and is essential to the physical, cognitive, creative, social and emotional development of every kid. It's how kids build strong muscles and healthy bodies; it's how they learn problem-solving, conflict resolution and creativity; it's how they make friends and build strong bonds with adults. Play is critical to a kid's ability to thrive. Foresters Financial is a KaBOOM! Founding Partner and National Partner. Since 1996, KaBOOM! has been dedicated to ensuring that all kids get the balance and active play they need to thrive. About the YMCA of Metro Denver The YMCA of Metro Denver is dedicated to the health and well being of all. As a catalyst to transform lives and communities, our programs are embedded throughout metro Denver in wellness centers and through partnerships with other nonprofits and community-serving agencies. Each year, the Y brings together over 72,000 children, teens, members, and volunteers to develop a new generation of change makers, deliver lifestyle medicine and uplift communities. The Y is one of 2,700 YMCA organizations nationwide, collectively helping more than 21 million people learn, grow, and thrive. To join, donate, or get more information, visit www.denverymca.org. About Foresters Financial Since 1874, Foresters Financial has been providing socially responsible financial services to individuals and families. Foresters Financial includes The Independent Order of Foresters, the oldest non-denominational fraternal benefit society. Foresters is a purpose-driven organization that exists to enrich family and community well-being and offers insurance products to over three million members and clients in Canada, the US and the U.K. For 18 straight years, The Independent Order of Foresters has received an "A" (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best.1 For more information please visit foresters.com About KaBOOM! KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids – especially those living in poverty – the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play. KaBOOM! inspires communities to make play the easy choice and works to drive the national discussion about the importance of PLAYces. KaBOOM! has collaborated with partners to build or improve more than 17,000 playspaces, engaged more than 1.5 million volunteers and served over 9 million kids. To learn why play matters for all kids, visit kaboom.org and join the conversation at twitter.com/kaboom, facebook.com/kaboom and instagram.com/kaboom. #playmatters #PLAYceforKids -30- For more information: Greg Hubert Foresters Financial 416-429-3000 Ext: 4044 email@example.com


text:
Swank Construction Company, LLC is a 4th generation heavy-highway contractor located in New Kensington, PA. For more than 85 years, Swank has been building highways and bridges in central and western Pennsylvania. Employing over 500 people during the peak season, our projects range in value from $100,000 to over $40,000,000 and consist of single and multiple span bridges, concrete patching, concrete paving, foundations, coffer dams. Along with our heavy civil Construction division, Swank has two specialty subcontracting businesses that provide construction-related services in a wide geographic area, Milling and Concrete Sawing/Sealing. Swank also operates two smaller locations: Attleboro, Massachusetts and Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Swank Summer Internship Program is an opportunity for college sophomores or juniors who have interest in the heavy-highway construction industry. Interns are typically at Swank for a period of 10-12 weeks. Each intern will be assigned a mentor or department who will assign daily activities pertaining to their degree concentration or interest area. Opportunities are available in the following departments: project management, logistics, business administration, and safety.
Swank Construction Company, LLC is a Drug-Free Company and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women and veterans are encouraged to apply.


text:
It is with great displeasure I understand that there are TV series in the works,. This is not a general statement about TV as a whole, but about the spin offs that are being developed for promotional cash in purposes.
The latest rumoured are Expendables staring the mighty(once) holy man Steven Seagal. A turn on the film RED, starring who knows who, and possibly Step Up – as in dance films ahoy.
Well I am not sure that I can handle this announcement, and wonder if the networks have gone crazy I tell you! Now I would imagine that the characters will be the same, played by different actors; but for every Stargate SG1 we get a Mr and Mrs Smith don't forget. Original programming please, surely is the way forward.
Now budgets are there for TV to take over the world of action, and if Spartacus series prove there is a taste for it worldwide, but I would hate to see a franchise ruined by immediate knee jerk make money schemes. Movies have around 100 million or so (give or take wages and marketing) for 90 mins to 120 mins. TV has usually about 2-4 million for one hour – so there you have it. Needs to be done well.
Thoughts as always - - - -
Love and Peace


text:
Main line
This position is the main line in the Kobayashi fuseki. With 7 black invites white to play kakari at A which black will reply with B which induces white C enabling black to create territory at the bottom with D.
This fuseki pattern was not invented by
Kobayashi Koichi
but he was the most prominent player employing this
pattern in top-title matches so soon the pattern
became known as the Kobayashi Fuseki.
This all happening in the 1980-1990 decade.
More recently Chang Hao the Chinese top pro is seen to employ this pattern frequently.
Nearly the same
Of course, the exact position of white 6
is not important. The white ikken-tobi
is played frequently as well although
a little less than the keima in the main line.
White adjusts her strategy
Since the normal kakari at A would be according to
black's plan white usually keeps a little distance
with 8 as in this diagram.
Preventing the Kobayashi pattern
With 6 white prevents the Kobayashi pattern altogether.
Also this pattern is quite popular.
Request: Larry Russ


text:
Experiencing a power outage or electrical emergency, call ATCO Electric at
FENN REA Box 31, Fenn, Alberta T0J 1K0 Tel: c/o Philip Jarmin, President 1-403-740-9384
Copyright 2018 Fenn Rural Electrification Association
Electricity Provision in the FENN REA Service Area
The following options are available to members of the FENN REA.
Regulated Rate Option (RRO): The RRO is a monthly default electricity rate automatically provided to all eligible customers who have not entered into an electricity provision contract with a competitive retailer. It is important to understand that the RRO is not a 'regulated' rate rather it is reflective of the current price to purchase electricity and it may increase or decrease at will. Anyone who consumes less than 250,000 kilowatt hours per year is eligible for the RRO.
Retail Electricity Contracts: If you wish to sign a contract you may contact the current electricity retailer providers serving our area and offering contracts. For a list of electricity providers contact the Utilities Consumer Advocate via phone (in Alberta): 310-4-UCA (310-4822) or www.ucahelps.alberta.ca or reference the list below.
If you are not signed up with a retailer electricity provider serving the FENN REA service area, then you automatically default to the RRO (Regulated Rate Option), which does fluctuate on a monthly basis.
The delivery of electricity to you is not affected by your choice. If you change who you purchase electricity services from, you will continue receiving electricity from the distribution company in your service area.
Electricity Providers Serving FENN REA*
(*Note: This information is subject to change – list is current to December 2017.)
Direct Energy
Enmax Energy
Just Energy Alberta
For a list of energy retailers or other information on retail electricity, contact the Utilities Consumer Advocate: in Alberta, dial 310-4-UCA (310-4822) or www.ucahelps.alberta.ca
Regulated Rate Provider:
Battle River Power Coop is the regulated rate supplier to FENN Rural Electrification Association Ltd. members.
Regulated Rate Option (RRO) History
October 2021 $0.12531 kWh November 2021 $0.12823 kWh December 2021 $0.12500 kWh
January 2022 $0.16280 kWh February 2022 $0.14594 kWh March 2022 $0.09412 kWh
April 2022 $0.09482 kWh May 2022 $0.11572 kWh June 2022 $0.13531 kWh
July 2022 $0.15474 kWh August 2022 $0.17034 kWh September 2022 $0.15536 kWh
October 2022 $0.22443 kWh
Distribution Services Tariff
FENN REA membership owns the distribution system that services the rural area within the REA's boundaries and the REA is governed by an elected Board of Directors (fellow members) that establishes annual distribution rates. Annual distribution service tariffs are set to ensure the long term success and viability of the REA.
Complaints about contraventions of the Code of Conduct Regulation may be made to the Alberta Utilities Commission or the Market Surveillance Administrator. The Alberta Utilities Commission can be reached via phone: 1-780-427- 4903 or email: email@example.com. The Market Surveillance Administrator can be reached via phone: 1-403-705-3181 or email: email@example.com. The Alberta Utilities Commission and the Market Surveillance Administrator are independent of FENN Rural Electrification Association Ltd. and the regulated rate suppliers and affiliated providers. For a copy of the plan, please click here.


text:
Activity Stream
Filter by: Popular Blogs Last 24 Hours Clear All
Older Activity
More Activity No More Results No Recent Activity
|Sort By
|Recent Recent Popular Popular
|Anytime Anytime Last 24 Hours Last 24 Hours Last 7 Days Last 7 Days Last 30 Days Last 30 Days
|All All Photos Photos Forum Forums Blog Blogs
Thank you PhoenixR (such a wonderful name!) and old pal LT!
I completely disagree, struggling. Eight days of abstinence is a MAJOR SUCCESS! Continue doing what you are doing and learning more every day and you will continue to be amazed at the changes you...
Congrats, Caroline! So glad you are a Smarties so we can learn from your struggles and successes! Have a great day or at least a crappy sober one! :))
What a wonderful testimony to hard work and dedication :) Congratulations Caroline14! You give so much to the community that you haven't only helped yourself but many others along the way. :Ch
Thank you so much mh_logic :O)


text:
e*thirteen TRSr Wheelset Amazing performance for an amazing price, the e*thirteen TRSr Race Wheelset 29″ is the privateer's choice for the fast path to the podium. In order to make the wheels competitive with carbon hoops, e*thirteen uses Exalite R Scandium rims. They have a custom shape with a 23mm rim height (which increases stiffness by allowing short spokes) and a 23mm inner rim width to optimize your tire profile.
If you want the ultimate enduro race wheelset, but don't want to fork over for carbon, the e*thirteen TRSr wheelset is your ticket.
Kask Vertigo Matte Black Helmet Every effort has been made to make the Kask Vertigo as comfortable as possible, creating such a perfect fit that you'll forget it's there. Team Sky's helmet choice is the Kask Vertigo, and yours might be too once you discover the details. Comfort, safety and incredible attention to detail results in one of the finest helmets on offer. Add in a new matte black colorway and you've got some some serious style to add to the mix as well.
All City Retseck Pint Glass Keep it chill and keep it classy with the All City Retseck Illustration Pint Glass, featuring the art of renowned artist George Retseck. An All-City Cycles Macho Man Disc, which is crafted from 612 Select Cro-Moly steel, is lovingly rendered on a 16-ounce Libby "American" pint glass. It looks even better when filled with your favorite malted beverage.
Chris King XD Driver It took a while, but was worth the wait. As with all things Chris King, the Chris King XD Drive Shell Complete is not only a flawless performer, but a work of art as well. The XD Drive Shell takes the place of a "standard" freehub body, allowing you to mount a Sram XD eleven-speed cassette.
Machined from a solid piece of stainless steel, then heat-treated to withstand the abuse mountain biking wreaks on components, the XD Drive Shell will integrate seamlessly with your present Ring Drive King ISO rear hub shell.
Cannondale Lefty First introduced in 2000, the iconic Lefty fork has been polarizing the mountain bike world since its introduction well over a decade ago. It's champions tout the Lefty's superior stiffness, light weight, and super-smooth action. Meanwhile, the Lefty's detractors sound like a skipping CD, simply chirping over and over that it looks different than a fork with two legs. Who are you going to listen to?
Fox 2015 Forks Featuring a host of upgrades that promise to make for the best performing lineup Fox has ever produced, the 2015 model year forks feature revised seals, damper settings and a revised shock oil formula that all aim to enhance sensitivity and plushness. With the competition stepping up its game, it's good to see Fox is responding in kind.
Sensus Swayze Grips Want to become a bad-a** without being tough or learning how to fight? All you have to do is watch Roadhouse a few times and you'll be untouchable. Just like James Dalton cleaned up the Double Deuce, bolting a set of Sensus Swayze Lock-On Grips to your handlebars will enable you to clean the gnarliest parts of your local trails and finally dial-in that one-footed x-up back flip.
Omega Pharma Quick Step Cavendish British Champ Jersey The Manx Missile won his first British Road Race National Championship in 2013 to go along with his long list of career victories. Made by Vermarc, this is This is the British National Champion Jersey of Mark Cavendish features TVX fabric, which stands for Total Vapor Exchange. This 100% polyester fabric is made up of two different types of fibers so that moisture is moved efficiently away from your skin.


text:
Robert Hays (I)
STARmeterSEE RANK
Down 321 this week
Robert Hays was born on July 24, 1947 in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Airplane! (1980), Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) and Superhero Movie (2008). He was previously married to Cherie Currie. See full bio »
Born:in Bethesda, Maryland, USA
More at IMDbPro » Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro


text:
The Fragglepuss Introduction to Anime Music Videos (AMVs)…as well as some of my favorites
By: John Fragglepuss Evans
An AMV is an Anime Music Video. AMVs are fan-made music videos of one or more anime set to some sort of audio track. They are not official music videos released by musicians. AMVs are generally categorized by genre, with categories such as: Action, Drama, Theatric, Fun, Dance, Romance, Comedy, Parody, Local and Category X. AMVs are a big part of virtually every anime convention. From my experience they are one of the most popular features of any anime con. At Anime Expo they even have a dedicated room that plays AMVs through the entire convention with themed block, such as: All the Feels, Comedy on the Edge, Femmes with Firearms, Mortal Combat, We Got the Beat and AMV Crossovers.
The first AMV was created in 1982 by Jim Kaposztas when he hooked up two VCRs and edited the most violent scenes of Star Blazers to "All You Need Is Love" by the Beatles. Kaposztas was inspired by MTV and the start of the music video era. Although anime is used as the visual for AMVs, their popularity lies with the United States and other Western fans.
The AMV Competition is a staple for most anime conventions in the United States. AMVs are submitted by a deadline before the convention and organizers choose the top videos to present. AMVs are categorized with awards being presented after judging occurs. Judging is based on many aspects of the video. For example, AMVs are based on edited material which means transitions, beat detection, special effects, lip-syncing and other technical qualities will be judged. The pairing of animation to music can be important, meaning how well the song fits the theme of the anime. A comedy AMV can be partially judged based on its use of humor. An AMV can be judged on how well it tells a story, particularly in the case of drama or romance. Action AMVs can be judged on an appropriate use of action combined with fitting music. AMV competitions generally award the winner of each category. Another award often presented is "Viewer's Choice", the result of the audience voting for their favorite AMV. The last and most prized award is "Best in Show", which is self-explanatory.
I enjoy AMVs for all sorts of reasons. They are a fun and quick way to find out more about an anime you're interested in, kind of like watching a trailer. It's also an easy way to discover new anime. If you are watching an AMV you may see an anime you're not familiar with that piques your interest. That's how I found out about Usagi Drop.
Here's the AMV I first saw at an AMV competition. It caused me to immediately look up Usagi Drop and watch the series as soon as possible. I appreciate the way an entire story is told in only a few minutes. The music is also a fitting choice. The AMV is: Ivy Bridge by Shin
This AMV of Redline is another I was first exposed to at a convention and was intrigued by the bold animation. I also enjoy it because the song choice fits the video perfectly even though I probably wouldn't listen to the song otherwise. The AMV is: Ride or Die by Kyssifur
Another anime I started watching due to an AMV was based on Fullmetal Alchemist. The AMV covers most of the series in an emotional way that left me with no choice but to start watching. Once again, I would not listen to the song otherwise, but it fits the tone of the AMV well. The AMV is: Al's Time of Dying by Bronze Phoenix
The last one I'll mention uses The Master of Killing Time as the anime. I thought the AMV was hilarious so I had to find out more about this silly show. The AMV is: My Neighbor Figaro-Kun by Nicolio1313
AMVs are great because you can search for them based on a song you like, your favorite group or one of your favorite anime. Chances are there is an AMV you'll discover based on any of those searches. I really like Madoka Magica and found this fantastic video. The editing is spot on. The AMV is: The Nightmagi Cometh by Rozzok
To the Forest of Firefly Lights has a wonderful AMV that makes you relive the high amount of emotion felt while watching the film. Warning, this AMV is spoiler heavy, so proceed with caution if you have not seen the movie. I agree with the song choice and the lyrics fit the video. The AMV is: You Can Be King Again by youlazybum
It is also entertaining to watch an AMV that sets a different tone to an anime. For example, an AMV can be made about a horror anime that turns it into a comedy or vice versa. This Dragon Ball Z AMV uses "Sexy and I Know It" to put the anime in a new light. The AMV is: Sorry for being Hercule, Sincerely Mr. Satan by l33tmeatwad
Compilation AMVs are perhaps the best example of changing the tone of an anime. Compilation series like AMV Hell and AMV Salad are perfect for anyone with a short attention span looking to laugh. Comedy clips made by various editors, about 30 seconds in length, are pieced together into a presentation that lasts about an hour. The compilations are more suited for the Otaku (Anime Geek) than the anime newbie. Here's AMV Hell 3 – The Motion Picture
My favorite AMV studio is Pixel Blended Studios (PBS). Editors in PBS made the Ivy Bridge AMV I linked above. Another AMV made by PBS is Ultra Fighting Bros by irriadin and Daramue. I love the way this AMV combines fighters from multiple anime, giving the appearance they're all part of the same video game. It's a creative idea carried out successfully.
Another way multiple anime are combined to look like they're part of the same world is through Dance AMVs, which are impressive in the beat detection department. This genre is an absolute joy in the way they make it look like the characters from various anime are dancing along with the music. One of my favorites is: Mmm Mmm Yeah Yeah! By 某科学的cc君
Here's another Dance AMV: Shake it off by snowdragon25
In case those two aren't enough for you, here is a third Dance AMV: Uptown Funk by JessD AMVs
To finish it off here is a Full Metal Panic comedy AMV that gets me every time, [Classified] by drgngrltonbo
AMVs are a fun and exciting new way to experience anime. Individuals that make them are creative and skilled at what they do. I'm glad people take the time to create and edit AMVs because it allows me to not only discover new anime but also experience some of my favorite anime in a different way.


text:
Outside police sirens screamed into the night with a sense of urgency and commotion.
I sensed frantic activity somewhere "out there" but inside I was trapped…paralysed, unable to speak or scream or move a muscle.
As I lay helpless on the bed suddenly a bright white light filled the doorway and from the corner of my eye I saw a man wearing a white protective suit enter the bedroom.
He said nothing and at first only stepped slightly into the room and began to shine a torch of some kind onto my body.
As the light hit my body it seemed to pulsate into me….a strange low drone like throb was audible and at the same time I could sense the vibrations somehow penetrating deep inside me.
The man in the suit moved slightly across the room, but still not close to the bed and once again shone the torch onto my abdominal region.
It was like he was carrying out a procedure of sorts.
He seemed strangely calm and unhurried, even though outside with the sirens still screaming there was obvious urgency.
It struck me as odd and unnerving that he was so calm and seemed not to care that the police, or emergency people were out there.
He seemed to have an intention….an agenda all of his own.
Panic welled up inside me. I wanted to call out so desperately.
Wanted to escape….break free of this cocoon of paralysis but it was useless.
All I could do was lay there and let this man do whatever it was he was going to do.
It seemed that I must have passed out, for the briefest of moments.
Suddenly I awoke again but could not see the man at the other end of the room.
He was right beside me.
I felt him sit gently on the edge of the bed at my side.
I could hear the rustle of his suit….his breaths coming slow and regular.
His calmness terrified me more than anything, but still I could not move or scream.
I was completely powerless!
I felt him gently move aside my T.shirt exposing my bare stomach.
He sat for a moment, a mere second and I actually heard his lip noises as he pursed and unpursed his lips then inhaled.
I saw a large blade in his hand.
Felt as he pressed it against my skin…right under my ribcage above my liver.
Then he slowly began to push it into me…deeper and deeper the knife penetrated my body.
I felt no pain…only terror.
And then I woke up with my heart racing, absolutely unnerved by the dream.


text:
Small Wonders: Doll Quilts by Andrea Balosky is now hanging at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center in Tillamook, Oregon. The show officially opens on Monday, February 7th, but anyone who visits over the weekend will be able to see more than 80 quilts on display.
Between 1999 and 2003, visionary artist Andrea Balosky of Camp Sherman, Oregon made more than 100 doll size quilts. The official body of work was meant to contain 108 quilts, a number meaningful in Buddhism, but there are more like 116 total, and about 85 will be on display through the month of February.
The quilts were purchased by doll collector and international adoption advocate Merrily Ripley to help fund the artist's journey to Darjeeling, India, in the Himalayas, where she now lives and studies Buddhism. Ripley and Balosky bonded during an adoption mission when the two were stranded in Ethiopia during 9/11. The show includes an ethnically diverse selection of dolls, as well as cradle beds spanning the generations - all from Ripley's incredble collection.
Two of the dolls in the show are dolls the artist played with as a child in Hawaii. These dolls were given to the artist by her father when she was maybe four years old.
For those who can't make it to the show, a catalog is available. Full of inspiration and spilling over with colorful pictures of quilts, this 120-page softcover catalog is available at Latimer and online. To purchase the catalog online, click here.


text:
DFM net profit plunges 60pc to $21m
Dubai, March 15, 2011
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) posted a net profit of Dh78.9 million ($21.48 million) for the year 2010, a fall of 60 per cent compared to Dh346.6 million in 2009.
Total revenues reached Dh260.5 million at the end of 2010, compared to Dh502.9 million in 2009.
The total revenue comprised of Dh186.4 million operational revenues and Dh74.1 million of investment revenues and others.
The earning per share stood at Dh0.01 compared to Dh0.04 at the end of 2009.
"In 2010, DFM proceeded with the realisation of its strategic plans aimed at achieving the highest levels of integration with Nasdaq Dubai by consolidating the strengths and competitive characteristics of both sides, further enhance liquidity as well as increasing attractiveness to different categories of investors," stated Abdul Jalil Yousef Darwish, chairman, Dubai Financial Market.
"The 60 per cent decline in DFM trading value in 2010 was considerably reflected in our revenues and net profits. However, we are fully convinced that we have been through passing circumstances due to the global financial crisis, so DFM pushed forward with implementing a series of plans aimed at enabling the exchange's full readiness for a new stage of growth," added Essa Kazim, managing director and chief, Dubai Financial Market.
"The company has taken the necessary steps to diversify revenue streams and achieve a more balanced representation between the trading revenues and other sources of income."
"One of DFM's top priorities in the upcoming stage include the diversification of listed companies, better representation of economic sectors in Dubai and more importantly attracting listings from sectors that are entirely unrepresented despite their crucial role in the economy, such as commerce, tourism and health."-TradeArabia News Service


text:
Assessing youth outcomes is an essential, but often challenging, process for many camps.In that regard, Assessing Youth Outcomes: The Step-by-Step Guide provides an invaluableresource for camp staff by breaking down the assessment process into its fundamental steps,including identifying critical outcomes, surveying campers, using templates to analyze data,and interpreting findings. The DVD is designed to give all camp administrators the basic toolsand background necessary to assess youth outcomes at their camp.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- Where are we at?
- Gather information
- Use your information to set goals
- Conduct assessment
- What did we find?
- Use your data


text:
NEW YORK — Stanford chose the most opportune time to turn in its finest second-half performance of the season.
The Cardinal used a huge run right after the intermission en route to a 75-51 win over Minnesota to earn the National Invitation Tournament championship Thursday at Madison Square Garden.
The 24-point differential in a final was tied for the third-highest in the 75-year history of the tournament and was the largest margin of victory since Maryland knocked off Niagara, 100-69, in 1972. It was the second NIT title for the Cardinal, having won it 1991 with a 78-72 win over Oklahoma.
The victory Thursday sent longtime Bay Area coach Dick Davey, a Stanford assistant, into retirement on a winning note.
The Cardinal (26-11) turned a close first half into a second-half rout. It led by six at the intermission, 31-25, then stormed out with nine unanswered points in the first four minutes of the second half on the way to an 18-6 spurt to advance its lead to 49-31 with 10:48 to play.
The Cardinal scored 44 points in the second half, the second-highest total after the break this season.
"It was as good a second half as I've seen since I've been here," Stanford coach Johnny Dawkins said. "And especially when you think about the moment. That these guys are playing for a championship.
"We have had good runs before, but never on a stage of this magnitude."
Sophomore point guard Aaron Bright was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. He averaged 16.8 points, all of the bench, in Stanford's five NIT games. Against Minnesota, he provided his usual spark, scoring 15 points and distributing six assists. He was 4 of 7 from the field and 5 of 5 from the line.
In November, Bright was named to the NIT Season Tip-Off All-Tournament team at the Garden for his work against Oklahoma State and Syracuse. Bright started 24 of his team's 37 games, but Dawkins liked the spark he gave his club as the sixth man.
"That's always a difficult decision," Dawkins said about when to start Bright. "Aaron is a terrific player, and for us it became a situation where we felt like getting a spark would be good. We were not getting that in our rotations early on."
Stanford took advantage of 13 second-half Minnesota turnovers, scoring 28 points off the miscues. The Cardinal was particularly adept at defending the Golden Gophers' perimeter shooting. Minnesota sank just 3 of 13 3-pointers and was held without a successful jumper from the 9:42 mark of the first half until there was 6:26 left to play.
"They realize the value of playing defense," Dawkins said of his group. "We always say it has to hurt you to be scored on. That's our motto. When it works out like it did this evening, they are able to make plays and force turnovers."
Stanford's 26 wins are the most since a 28-8 finish in 2007-08 when the Cardinal reached the Sweet 16. It also marked the seventh-best win total in school history and provided coach Johnny Dawkins with his 75th victory at Stanford.
Join the Conversation
We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions.


text:
Hey, what′s happening, Z? What's that, you′re battling me? Well actually
You're about to meet my Gatling Pea I send you back to sleep; You can come and take a dirt nap with me You must be low on chloroplasts Because your raps are weak I'm causing a solar eclipse For the whole of your clique So nobody′s growing an inch ′Til I roll over you: Pins You've got all the greens, roots, and pea shooters So it′s kind of ironic that your efforts seem fruitless We're Zombies! Yeah, you better be very scared of us Because, just for you, we′re temporarily vegetarians Yeah but comparing plants vs zombies Is apples and oranges... That's cos we′re opposites: Capitalists and Communists- -Capulets and Montagues Come on, just be honest, dude! You can't do half the practical shit that Monty Don could do I'm the sweetest glucose producer The yonkers of conkers Odd Fuschia Bring your whole ground force I mow down foes True to my roots, so don′t doubt I won′t go down low Oh, Wow, Whoa! The grass is always greener Don't doubt, yo! My raps is always meaner Baseball star wth my face all scarred I will raid your garden and take your car- And by car I mean brains But brains didn′t rhyme That's why I said that I would take your car Mate, I′m a Gar... ...Gantuar Really? I was thinking what a wanker you are (Hey!) Zombies! Plants vs Zombies! Zombies! Plants vs Zombies! (Seriously, Zombies are the best) Hit you with mushrooms Pow! Leave a mushroom cloud That's one fewer task that I must do now Feel the flower power of my Power Flower Our powers combined will keep you routed for hours The Jack Bauer of flowers Attack towers, I′ll clout you! I smack cowboys and doubters Pirates and parrots Keep them out of my house! Raa! Ha haha ha! Man, I laugh at your ballads Hmm, what's on the menu? I think I'm having a salad Traverse your Astroturf ′Til the dirt is a path and I′ll prove I'm the top rapper in the Popcap back catalogue, Dude (Yay!) When you all attacked I′d have thought you must be insane If it weren't for the mutual lack of a functioning brain It ain′t wise to go against the grain I'm a thorn in your side causing no end of pain It′s a joke you think your flowers are powerful (Ha Ha) You know the Tower Defence I know the Tau of War (Whoa!) That's a lie, that's a lie You′re just cadavers in morgues But you could even be defeated by a shambling corpse (Ooohh) Zombies! Plants vs Zombies! Zombies! Plants vs Zombies! (Ooohh) Call me a bonehead Cause you can see the bone in my head Call me a Cone Head Because I put a cone on my head (Yeah) I don′t need to be clever My lines are so nice, check it URRRRRGHHHHHHHHHH We're kind of concise And I′m not entirely sure Why there are hordes of violent corpses At the side of the lawn either But we are inclined to use force Well I'd say that you brainless failures Were a pain in the anus But that ain′t the way that I do away with my waste, cuz If you ain't hearing this I make you face my acespearagus There ain′t a way that I can make it clearer than this: Liches should know I ditch the bitches and hoes For ditches and hoes And so I'm soaking you pricks with my hose HA! I'll murderize you You′re in deep shit now: Fertilizer I′ll chow down on your hard fiber into my carcass Cause it's harvest time and I′m the combine harvester Nah, man, I'm sick, bruh Fam, I spit bars Like Alan Titchmarsh If he had a kid with Rick Ross Me, I′m boasting on bumping beats 'Bout roasting you punks like pumpkin seeds Me? Hard Nut You? Bars suck! Plants? Champs Zombies Hard luck Zombies! Plants vs Zombies! Zombies! Plants vs Zombies! (Don′t forget the Zombies) Zombies! Plants vs Zombies! (Yeah, Zombies, Woo!) Zombies! Plants vs Zombies! (UUUUUGHHHHHHHHHH)
Writer(s): David Brown, Dan Bull


text:
Design Vetica is a small, Vancouver-based interactive agency, comprised of a team of very young entrepreneurs. DV primarily focuses on websites, branding, and media, the startup has also launched a software program called Draftboard, which is a project management and collaboration tool that emphasizes simplicity.
Draftboard is "made by designers for designers," and claims to eliminate the need for emails as it streamlines the process of approving mockups between your client and your team.
- Collaborate effortlessly
Share, discuss, and manage revisions of your mock ups with your team intuitively and effectively.
- Manage projects
The dashboard easily allows you to see all the projects you are currently working on.
- Annotate
Add comments, questions, explanations, and other notes directly to the drafts you post. Just highlight an area of your design and start typing.
- No more messy emails
No more wondering who sent what, or why: eliminate monstrous email threads and ensure that everyone is always up-to-speed.
Draftboard has four tiers of pricing. Its "Studio" plan is $24 per month and allows for up to 10 projects and 15 GB of storage, while the premium "Corporate" plan allows for unlimited projects and a whopping 80 GB of storage. There is also a "Freelance" plan which costs only $12 per month. It's restricted to just 5 GB of storage and 1 team member, but boasts unlimited projects and unlimited clients.


text:
We will never understand what kind of dark spell that Rodarte team manages to weave over stylists and lady celebs. We don't know how many times we have to say it, but this kind of … thing doesn't work on a red carpet setting. There was a time we assumed Rodarte was "editorial," and that explained its relative popularity until a very high ranking fashion editor once confided in us "I just don't … get Rodarte."*
This is so blatantly awful, so clearly not meant to be worn as clothing by a human being (Because it's obviously a bathroom decoration, right?), that we're forced to conclude witchcraft was involved in getting us to this moment.
Miss Naomie, we're sorry girl, but got seriously Rodarte'd here. To the extent that you may want to see a doctor or specialist. Maybe even a priest. We're just saying. You're standing in public wearing a toilet cozy, lady. And you look so proud. Is it so out of line for us, as professional red carpet-talking people, to suggest that Satan has had a hand in your style choices? We say no, as all reasonable and right-minded people would. Go home and douse yourself in holy water, burn some sage, and SEND THIS DRESS BACK TO THE DEPTHS OF HELL.
Figuratively speaking, of course.
*To which we quite inappropriately blurted out "FUCKING THANK YOU!"
Style Credits:
Rodarte Amber Hand Embroidered Honeycomb Dress with a Heart Detail on the Bodice from the Fall 2016 Collection
[Photo Credit: Photoshot/PacificCoastNews]
Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon Pretend For the Cameras at AOL BUILD Next Post:
Friday Leftovers
Please review our Community Guidelines before posting a comment. Thank you!


text:
The Slovak Film and Television Academy nominated The Interpreter / Tlmočník in 12 categories, including best feature film, at the Sun in a Net national awards, set to take place as part of the Slovak Film Week event on 5 April 2019.
This road movie tells the story of two old men trying to free themselves from the unresolved conflicts of their past and to look for their identity. The main character, an 80-year-old translator Ali Ungár (played by the Oscar-winning director Jiří Menzel) decides to go to Vienna to look for the SS man whom he finds responsible for his parents´ execution during WWII. The only person he finds is the man's 70-year-old son Georg (played by Peter Simonischek). The translator's visit arouses Georg's curiosity and he decides to invite Ali on a trip through Slovakia.
"Our story is not just about the events that took place during the war, but is also a reflection on the 20th century. Through two opposing characters, we explore what our heroes believed in the past and how they look at their lives today, after living in two different social systems," scriptwriter Marek Leščák said.
The film was produced by Šulík´s company Titanic and the Czech In Film in coproduction with Austria's Coop99, the Slovak RTVS and the Czech Television. It was supported by the Czech Film Fund, the Slovak Audiovisual Fund, the Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic, Österreichisches Filminstitut and Filmfonds Wien.
Production Information:
Titanic (Slovakia)
In Film (Czech Republic)
Coop99 (Austria)
RTVS (Slovakia)
Czech Television (Czech Republic)
Director: Martin Šulík
Scriptwriters: Marek Leščák, Martin Šulík
DoP: Martin Štrba
Set design: František Lipták
Costumes: Katarína Hollá
Cast: Jiří Menzl, Peter Simonischek, Zuzana Mauréry, Attila Mokos, Eva Kramerová


text:
Pipistrel-USA.com received a check for $1.35 million this afternoon for winning the CAFE Green Flight Challenge, a NASA Centennial Challenge prize funded by Google for the demonstration of fuel-efficient aircraft.
eGenius, of Ramona, Calif., was awarded a second-place prize of $120,000. The team also won a $10,000 prize for the quietest aircraft in the competition. Erik Lindbergh, the grandson of Charles Lindbergh, presented the smaller prize, which was funded by Jean Schulz, the widow of Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. The competition was held at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, Calif.


text:
Sometimes I look at my drafts and sigh (actually I do that a lot).
So much stuff happened during the Human brochure weekend, I almost feel overwhelmed looking at the list but there was so much to see and do (and eat!) in our wonderful city, I tried to squeeze in as much as I could in one weekend. Despite my many drafts I have to bite the bullet and start somewhere. My Mum and sister really enjoyed their trip here and were spoilt by the Human brochure team with their accommodation and our 'Human experience'.


text:
body image work NOTHING for 60min
collaboration with Matthias Erian
*[NOTHING for body] is included.
*Possible to present media part separately (20mins) & at outdoor
2019 Received Crystal Pestka at Pestka Festival, Jelenia Gora, Poland
[NOTHING for 60min] is a body image work which focused on body movement combine to live media and sound.
It begins from "NOTHING for body" and represented by unique language of each artistic expression under the same theme and concept. It tells about our subjective point of view to the other through the new view of the body. Harmonized expression between the body, media and sound, not to lean to one side. It changes a perception of the body.
Audience will see the same movement images at the same time, at the same space. But we want that all they have different feelings and images from this work and take it how they imagined.The subject who makes the images are the audience, not the performer.
The delicate movements of hands and feet which moves inside the body space makes the several images through the light. And the movements of wrinkle and muscle close-up is shown in real time video. Recorded sound of the body makes rhythmical structure and experimental sonic.
You will see the body. But you will forget that it's the body.
"We know about ourselves.But what do others know about us?
They only see their opinion of me, look at a part of me and interpret it as they want. They think they know me. But it's NOTHING."
Concept, Choreography, Dance & Live video streaming Howool Baek
Composition, Video Programming, Live music & video streaming Matthias Erian
Dramaturgy Kyu Choi
Light Design Jae-sung Lee
Co-production AsiaNow (Korea) , EN-Knap (Slovenia)
Support SKE fonds (Austria), Swedish arts Grants Committee's International Dance Program (Sweden), Danskontoret – Kultur i Vast (Sweden), Dansbyran (Sweden), Fabrik Potsdam (Germany), Tanz Hotel (Austria), Seoul International Performing Arts Festival (Korea)
THANKS TO Ernst Erian, JS CLUB (Jung-sun Kim, Jisun Park), Leon Curk, Niklas Ryden, Rosi Erian, Špela Trost, Thomaž Grom, Yoann Trellu
Duration 55min
Premiere 10.2012 Seoul International Performing Arts Festival / @Daehakro Arts Theater / Seoul, Korea
10.2021 Jinan Dance Media Festival / Jinan, Korea -media part, 20min (exhibition screening)
10.2020 Sonic Visions Festival / Reutlingen, Germany -media part, 20min (stage screening)
05.2019 Pestka Festival / Jelenia Gora, Poland
11.2018 Zeitzeug Festival / Bochum, Germany -media part, 20min
08.2018 Festival für Freunde / Dahnsdorf, Germany -media part, 20min
05.2018 Festival INACT / Strasbourg, France -media part, 20min
03.2018 @Acker Stadt Palast / Berlin, Germany
11.2016 @Ausland / Berlin, Germany -media part, 20min
07.2016 12h Open Space / Berlin, Germany -media part, 20min
06.2016 Dance Weekend / Mainz, Germany
01.2016 @Officine CAOS / Turin, Italy (supported by Austrian Cultural Forum)
07.2015 Schaubuden Sommer / Dresden, Germany – media part, 20min
07.2015 Open Look Festival / St.Petersburg, Russia
06.2015 Montag Modus / Berlin, Germany – media part, 20min
01.2015 Nah Dran XXXXVIII / Berlin, Germany – media part, 20min
11.2014 InShadow Festival / Lisbon, Portugal (supported by Austrian Cultural Forum)
10.2014 Tanztendenzen / Greifswald, Germany
08.2014 Noorderzon Festival / Groningen, The Netherlands
02.2014 @Grand Theatre / Groningen, The Netherlands
12.2013 V'elak Gala / Vienna, Austria -media part, 20min
11.2013 New Adits Festival / Klagenfurt, Austria – media part, 20min
06.2013 Stadt für Eine Nacht / Potsdam, Germany
05.2013 International Modern Dance Festiavl (MODAFE) / Seoul, Korea – media part, 20min (supported by Austrian Embassy Seoul)
05.2013 Ansan International Street Arts Festival / Ansan, Korea – media part, 20min (supported by Austrian Embassy Seoul)
04.2013 Fabrik Potsdam / Potsdam, Germany
02.2013 Plesna Vesna / Ljubljana, Slovenia
10.2012 Seoul International Performing Arts Festival (SPAF) / Seoul, Korea
09.2012 work-in-progress Presentation @Dans Byran / Gothenburg, Sweden
08.2012 work-in-progress Presentation @Fabrik Potsdam / Potsdam, Germany


text:
This refreshing white wine cocktail is easy on your waistline and wallet!
Sometimes you want a cool, refreshing cocktail but don't want a lot of alcohol or calories. Enter this Strawberry White Wine Spritzer. With only a splash of wine and plenty of berries and bubbles, you can sip these all afternoon without them going to your head or waistline! If you want even less wine, like none, try using lemonade instead. That's how I made this special drink for my boys, and they loved it. I probably used 50/50 lemonade and seltzer in theirs, and they used a spoon to eat the berries at the end. Not only is this cocktail good for a diet, it's also good for your wallet if you need to entertain a crowd and stretch your wine. It's easy on the eyes too! I hope you enjoy this wine cocktail as much as we did!
|Prep Time
|3 minutes
- 3-4 fresh strawberries diced
- 1/4 lime
- 2 oz. white wine I used sauvignon blanc
- unsweetened lime-flavored seltzer (like Crystal Geyser or La Croix)
- Fill a tall glass halfway with ice.
- Add wine and strawberries, and fill glass nearly full with seltzer. Squeeze in lime juice, and gently stir with a long spoon.
- Serve with a skewer for eating the berries if desired.
If you are looking for more sweetness but still want to keep calories down, try using diet lemon-lime soda instead of the seltzer.
Try these other refreshing cocktails:


text: There's no denying that mobile has become a huge part of our lives. We use mobile devices for virtually everything - from playing games to enhancing our work productivity. And this is a fact businesses and researchers simply cannot ignore! DOWNLOAD Perhaps, however, you are still aren't convinced that mobile has a place in research and feedback collection. Well, think again! According to Greenbook, 74% of participants in the 2016 GRIT Report were using mobile surveys to conduct research. Whether you want to collect feedback from your customers, conduct a market research project, or better enable your employees, mobile accessibility needs to be a primary consideration. Providing respondents with convenient mobile options to submit their feedback is imperative to driving increased response rates. As mobile continues to dominate people's everyday lives, survey participants expect to be able to provide feedback when and where it suits them. What is the value of using SMS to collect feedback? Did you know 97% of mobile subscribers will read an SMS (text) message within 15 minutes of receipt and 84% will respond within 1 hour? People are clearly responsive when it comes to SMS. With Confirmit, you can send short SMS surveys that provide an engaging and efficient channel for collecting feedback. They can be conducted as follows: Inbound SMS allows customers to send in-the-moment feedback. For example, you can provide a short text code on receipts or advertisements so customers can come to you. Outbound SMS lets you easily send text message surveys to your desired respondents. This channel is ideal for: Accessing hard-to-reach customer groups Enabling customers to provide in-the-moment feedback Reaching employees in the field or at key moments for the organization What type of survey invites can be sent to respondents via email? Emails are one of the most common methods for delivering a web survey invitation. That said, it's important to note that 54% of all email is opened on a mobile device. Confirmit provides a powerful wizard for creating and sending customized e-mails to respondents. Respondents access the surveys through a link within the email. You can leverage: Personalized links: specific to the user Open links: lets you easily send text message surveys to your desired respondents Externally augmented dynamic open links: initializes an interview with prepopulated respondent data from an external source Shortened links: like open or personalized links - just shorter How can QR Codes be used for survey invites? A QR Code (Quick Response Code) is a machine-readable black and white matrix that stores information, such as a URL, behind the scenes. When a respondent scans the code with their mobile device's QR code reader, it can launch a mobile-optimized survey. Similarly to inbound SMS surveys, QR codes from Confirmit can be displayed on receipts, posters, or advertisements enabling customers to provide feedback in a way that is familiar and convenient. QR Codes are excellent for soliciting in-the-moment feedback from: Shoppers in a store Restaurant patrons Hotel guests Consumers of print advertising What is the Value of Using a Mobile App With Survey Respondents? Confirmit AskMe™ is a mobile survey app that allows for unlimited downloads and makes it easy for respondents to complete your surveys whether they are one-time-only or on-going studies, such as an audit or diary study. This app can be branded according to your business needs and is backed by the power of Confirmit Horizons, the world's leading technology for multi-channel feedback and research. And best of all, AskMe works offline! This provides the user with a responsive and consistent in-survey experience regardless of the quality of their Internet connection – even if they contain multimedia information like photos or videos. Want to give it a try? Download the app from the App Store or Google Play to give it a try with a test survey! Can Panelists Receive Survey Invites on a Mobile App? Confirmit's Panel Management makes it easy for Market Research agencies and corporations to: Develop and maintain high-quality panels Leverage powerful sampling capabilities Design customized, fully branded panelist portals Once your branded panelist portal is set up, your panelists can enjoy a seamless mobile experience leveraging Confirmit's Mobile Panel App. This easy-to-use, but powerful tool provides access to the following features: View and edit their profile View their credits or incentives Receive survey opportunity push notifications Respond to surveys Pause and resume surveys in case of interruption Beyond the basics, Confirmit's Panel App includes the latest technologies to improve the speed, quality, and depth of data. With its GPS location and beacon triggering, for example, you can easily launch a survey and capture customer location data in-the-moment In this eBook you'll get a tour of Confirmit Horizons mobile capabilities Download Related Content Confirmit APIs 01/01/2021 2020 Confirmit ACE Awards Winners' Showcase 11/17/2020 Confirmit for Life Sciences 05/20/2019


text:
No, it's not a Bentley, it's the 2010 Taurus SHO. It's goes fast and kicks ass!
It was only Day 4 of the Ford-y Whatever/BlogHer 10 day roadtrip, and Stefania and I had already been called names and terrified by religious dolls. It felt like we'd used up all of the tricks in our bag, and we feared the next six days would be dull in comparison. Then we kidnapped Fake Scott Monty* from the real Scott Monty's office at Ford, and things picked up again.
Fake Scott Monty* -- remember, looks can be deceiving.
But I should tell the story in chronological order.
Docking at the Ford Mother Ship
We left Mackinac Island bright and early, and zipped down I-75 like Stevie Nicks (She's a bat! She's a dove! She's our idol!) scrambling to a lace scarf and platform granny boot sale, arriving a mere 10 minutes late to our appointment at the Ford Mother Ship, in Dearborn, MI.
We were greeted by @ScottMonty, Ford's Social Media Czar, and the gracious Kaitlyn Wilkins from Ogilvy PR, who (along with her colleague Karen Untereker) helped us put together this crazy trip.
We tearfully say good bye to the Mustang, and accept the keys to the "Swank" SHO.
After Scott pried the Mustang keys from our hands, we went in to talk about Ford's sustainability program, and met Carrie Majeske from the sustainability team. Carrie is so smart, and so cool, and was involved in developing the incredibly comfortable Mustang seats, using foam made out of soy beans. For the record, Carrie was one of several impressive women executives we met at Ford -- the company seems to appreciate and respect women, which completely influenced my opinion of the company, in a good way.
When we finished with the sustainability session, Scott brought us back to his office where we first made contact with Fake Scott Monty. And then we stole him.
Real Scott Monty (on the left) with Fake Scott Monty (on the right) - you can easily tell them apart once you realize that Fake Scott Monty wears glasses.
Behind the Blow Up Doll Theft
Here's the back story: on the flight from Denver to Detroit, Stefania sat next to a nice gentleman named Bosco who was terrified of flying. He'd been tossing back liquid courage for a while. He bought us two rounds of Bloody Marys, just to keep him company.
Later we recreated the "Bloody Marys on the plane" moment with Danielle, using better ingredients because we could.
Even free drinks have a price. In this case it was listening to Bosco. Although he was unfamiliar with this "internet" and "blogging" stuff, he did have one great idea. He suggested we go to a novelty store and buy a blow up doll to put in the back seat of the Fords we would be driving.
"Have him in all the pictures, but never acknowledge him. Don't mention it, but everyone will notice!"
It was pretty inspired, but we didn't have the time, or stomachs, to search Detroit for a sex shop, so we went on our merry way without our "escort." But when we saw Fake Scott Monty in the corner of Real Scott Monty's office, it was obviously Meant To Be.
Stefania, Henry Ford, Fake Scott Monty, and me, in the lobby of the Ford Mother Ship. One of them pinched me on the ass. Yeah, we all know it was Ford b/c Fake Scott Monty doesn't have arms. But something tells me Fake Scott Monty put him up to it - he's like that.
"We need to take that with us," I said to Real Scott Monty, pointing to his vinyl doppelganger as I walked into his office. "Stefania, look!" I said over my shoulder as she walked in behind me.
"Oh my God, it has to come with us!" she echoed.
Credit to Real Scott Monty, he barely hesitated. He's a man who understands the value of a good story.
Making our getaway with Fake Scott Monty in the fast, sexy -- and reliable! -- 2010 Ford Taurus SHO
On the Road with Fake Scott Monty
We strapped Fake Scott Monty into the back seat of the Taurus SHO, gave him the Michigan atlas, and put him to work as our navigator. He promptly got us lost trying to cross the freeway to get to our hotel.
Fake Scott Monty was a terrible navigator. It was like he didn't even know how to read.
Eventually we got to the Hyatt, where the valet guys fell over themselves to be the one to drive the SHO. It's a pretty swank looking car, and a tricked out SHO is sort of a car dude thing, as we were to discover at every stop.
This guy wanted to drive the SHO, but got stuck rolling Fake Scott Monty into the hotel.
That night we went out for soul food at Beans and Cornbread with Erin aka @QueenofSpain, her cousin & @Aaronvest, and Maggie Fox & Leona Hobbs from Social Media Group. After that we put Fake Scott Monty into some Mature Situations at the bar and went to bed.
The infamous "Erin & Aaron Fake Scott Monty Mature Situation." It was the first of many.
The next morning we headed out for Chicago, after a heartfelt conversation with a rather emotional valet who was thrilled to drive the SHO. Seriously, I thought he was going to tip me!
One Asshole in a Gold Lexus is No Match For Power of the SHO
When I say that our Taurus SHO was fully loaded, I mean it had GPS, Bluetooth, places to charge our iPods, Satellite radio, special vibrating seats and these totally intimidating manual shift paddles on the steering wheel.
This is not the Italian hand gesture I made (see below for details), in fact I'm driving the Mustang in this photo, but you get the idea.
Our SHO was also equipped with time warp capability, like a Star Trek ship. We figured this out when we arrived in Chicago three hours before we left Detroit, even though we went the speed limit the entire time.
Sure, it's the speed limit in Germany, but we drove past some very Teutonic sounding towns, so it counts.
Okay, fine, here I am driving the Taurus SHO. Note the very responsible and safe position of my hands. Because this trip was all about speeding and drinking Bloody Marys safe driving.
The mighty power of the SHO came in handy when we were accosted by an Asshole in a Gold Lexus who was tailgating 18-wheelers. Because that ever works.
He was an angry little man, and we finally had to blow past him going something that you might think was approaching three figures, except that the ride was so smooth we could only have been going 30 mph. Maybe 45. So again, not illegal.
At least not in Germany.
In keeping with the European feel of the moment, we shared a classic Italian gesture with the Asshole in the Gold Lexus, and this seemed to upset him. He cut across three lanes of traffic to go around nine cars, just so he could pass us on the right.
We let him, because with great power comes great responsibility. Besides, it was almost our exit, and Fake Scott Monty had to pee.
Hi Chicago!
Seriously, He Called it a Bentley
We arrived in Chicago and pulled into the Best Western and once again the valet guy could not get enough of this car.
"What kind of car is that? Is it a Bentley?"
"No, it's the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO" I answered. "And it's fast!"
He did a quadruple take and said, "Ford? Taurus? You sure about that?" He had to check our behind -- the logo on the back of the car -- to be confirm for himself.
"That is a nice looking car. I really thought it was a Bentley or something," he said.
Stefania and I just nodded our heads and let the Ford speak for itself once again.
To be continued...
* Before his career as Fake Scott Monty, our rubber friend was known as @OfficeBuddy_, and was given to Real Scott Monty by the cool dudes from Plaid. We totally hijacked their gift, and we'd be sorry if it wasn't so damn funny.


text:
Please be sure to read the Wholesale Policies before placing an order.
Orders must contain at least 10 items (60 skeins), and no more than 25 items (150 skeins).
Shipping will be calculated and invoice sent once the yarn is ready to ship. Refer to the wholesale policies for more information.
My Brae and Cabin DK bases are currently out of stock. They should be back in stock around mid-August.
Inventory in stock for each item says there is only "1", but you may disregard this, and add multiples to cart.
No products in this collection


text:
According to the Credit Repair service, it is illicit for credit monitoring repair contributors to lie concerning what they will be intelligent to do for us and attempt to construct us pay before they have even executed any services. These are red streamers to fob watch out for when contrast proffers from credit repair services. The DIY moves toward, but it should receive a long time and be intricate, depending on how messed up our credit information.
The model company will appeal copies of our Trans Union, Experian, and Equifax information and evaluation of all offensive marks like charge-offs, liquidation, late expenditure, tax liens, and so forth. Also, did we ever ensure that we were one of the millions of Americans pretentious by the Equifax slash? Hurry and do so if we have not yet. Suppose any of our personal in the sequence is susceptible to characteristics thieves. In that case, we will want a credit repair company with an attorney to help you establish that we are a victim.
The CROA requires that any such corporation our job with must explain our human rights to us in a written agreement, in addition to the information concerning the services they will execute. No company should make any specific undertaking. If we have not offered proof that they are responsible for everything they can to help us, we can sue them in the central court.
Avoiding scams
Avoid receiving scam by scrutiny for red flags and only operational with a long-standing constructive standing group. What are some of the approaches a legit corporation will carry out to help us repair our credit? It will organize a plan for argument errors and irritating to have as many unconstructive items as potential removed using officially authorized methods. The reason it is model to work with such a corporation instead of through the DIY move toward is that they know how to negotiate with creditors and do so on our behalf. Are we tired of receiving harassed by loathsome debt antenna? Just opt for recognition repair services that contain sending cease-and-desist correspondence to the collectors.
It may not be a good thought for us to relate for new accounts to attempt and get constructive in sequence added to our report to balance out the dreadful, so be cautious about any companionship that will try to get us to do this. If we have had trouble organization our amount overdue in the past, it may not yet be the accurate time for us to apply for new-fangled lines of credit or loans. Depending on how low our credit attains, we might not be talented enough to get a standard for new credit balance sheets anyway, and affect them will have a pessimistic shock on our credit scores, nevertheless due to soft hits.
Now that we recognize how credit repair service should help us supply they are truthful and rightful, we should clean up our information. Just get a free discussion from Lexington Law. It is imperative for this service. People should follow some rules and regulations.


text:
Is Debbie Rowe threatening Paris Jackson's real father to stay away? Or is he threatening Debbie with exposure as a money-grubbing mercenary who sold her children to MJ for $8 million? Well, she's definitely threatening the man pretending to be Paris' real dad. Mark Lester, a former friend of Michael Jackson's, has come forward and stated that he is the true father of Prince Jackson and Paris Jackson, and he also says that Michael wouldn't have wanted Debbie to have a relationship with her children.
Considering that Debbie has just recently mended the fences with Paris, this is definitely a surprising turning of events. Lester wrote to Debbie on Twitter, saying, "Hi Debbie I think we need to talk for the good of Paris. We have strong family ties here it can only be for the best x."
Of course, Debbie retaliated by tweeting in response, "Why don't you go to hell. BTW surprised your family speaks to you after all the crap you spew. Good for you stay away from me and my kids." Mark tried asking why she was being so aggressive since he only came 'in peace', but Debbie wasn't hearing any of it.
Debbie was supposedly thinking of moving more permanently to Los Angeles to spend time with Paris during her recovery, but will this claim by Mark cause any disruption to that? Unlikely. From the way Mark's been going about things on Twitter, I doubt he's telling the truth. First of all, why would you reach out to someone on Twitter? Secondly, if you really did have your 'daughter's' best interests at heart, you would have reached out a long time ago. Lastly, if he really wanted Debbie to stay away from 'his children' and claims that's what Michael wanted, he would try to prove his paternity so he could actually have a legitimate claim to them. From all of his actions, Mark Lester is just coming off as another lost child star looking for fifteen minutes more fame.
If You Want More Hot Celeb Dirty Laundry News Then Please Like Us On Facebook and Follow Us On Twitter!
- 3Shares


text:
We rely heavily on technology to support the needs of our clients. After working with Hinton, we've seen evidence of increased productivity because we are up and running all the time. We've been extremely satisfied.
Jim Brock
Principal Emeritus / Dering Consulting Group
At the recommendation of Hinton & Associates … the borough ultimately realized over a $20,000 annual savings.
Susan Armstrong
Assistant Borough Manager / Carlisle Borough
They have functioned like my own staff.
Stephen Hietsch
Boro Manager Emeritus / Carlisle Boro