text:
The House will take a piecemeal approach toward immigration next month, just as the Senate begins the formal process of tweaking its carefully-crafted comprehensive reform proposal beginning May 9.
Mark Wilson / Getty Images
Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) (R), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) speak about immigration during a news conference on Capitol Hill, April 25, 2013 in Washington, DC.
Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, told reporters that his panel would begin working on a "step-by-step" process to move separate bills dealing with different elements of the nation's immigration system.
But that process is unlikely to include a measure giving undocumented immigrants a pathway to U.S. citizenship, a sticking point that has scuttled past efforts to overhaul immigration laws.
"I prefer not to see a special pathway to citizenship, but a status that we're to give them, some kind of legal status, that is certainly something that we should consider," Goodlatte told reporters.
The chairman's effort will play out just as the Senate Judiciary Committee begins its "mark-up," a formal revision process, of a bipartisan immigration proposal crafted in painstaking detail by the immigration "Gang of Eight." That plan includes a pathway to citizenship, a provision which Republican negotiators have acknowledged is essential to winning over Democrats to support measures to strengthen border security.
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., expresses that his group's immigration reform bill would have flagged a discrepancy on Boston bombing suspect's Tamerlan Tsarnaev airline ticket in 2012.
And while there is a stealthy group of lawmakers in the House working on their own analogue to the Senate "Gang of Eight" legislation, Goodlatte's effort represents the most significant legislative action to date in the Republican-controlled chamber.
The alternative approaches could come to loggerheads this summer, if the Senate passes a comprehensive immigration reform law, while the House only manages to approve limited elements of an immigration overhaul. House GOP leaders would then have to decide whether to bring up a hypothetical Senate bill for consideration, or stick with a kind of piecemeal approach in the House, a decision on which the fate of immigration reform could turn.
On the flip side, the differing votes on immigration proposals could allow House Republicans an opportunity to voice their support (or opposition) for immigration proposals on which they might not otherwise have a chance to vote.
Still, one of the chief conservative proponents of the comprehensive approach, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, was careful to applaud the effort in the House, and portray it as consistent with the senate's approach.
"I welcome the constructive ideas put forward by Chairman Goodlatte in these immigration bills that address workplace enforcement and the agricultural labor that's so critical to our nation's food supply," Rubio said in a statement. "From my discussions with him in recent months, I know Chairman Goodlatte is deeply committed to fixing our broken immigration system and ending de facto amnesty, and he's put forth two important proposals to move us in that direction."
Related stories:
- Will Paul Ryan take immigration reform to the finish line in the House?
- House Chairman will introduce immigration bills this week
- Senators spar over Boston bombing's effect on immigration bill


text:
Sitruk necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 108 diseños de 27 diseñadores freelance.
Target Office Products
Target Office Products is a full line office needs dealer in the mid Western US. We provide Office Supplies, Office Furniture, Office Design Services, Office Machine Supplies, Break Room and Facility Supplies, Printing and Specialty Advertising products to Business.
Our target customer is the purchaser, manager or owner of small, medium and large businesses. Additionally, Government, Schools and Corporate buyers rely on us for their office needs.
We presently have logo that is very standard. It is a washed out target with the name TARGET written over the symbol with our address and phone number underneath the word TARGET (http://www.targetoffice.com). I would like to change it some. We were thinking of moving the word TARGET to the lower quadrant of the target symbol. I had also thought of perhaps making the top cross of the T into an arrow that hits the bulls-eye. I am not sure that would look good. It is only a thought. Please use you creative genius to expand our thinking.
We have to be careful as to the color, target symbol and font of the word TARGET so that it is not too similar to the Target Department store logo (http://www.target.com). For the color I have found a color that goes with our website and is different from TARGET. It is the HEX #9E0000.
Our existing logo and a mockup of the logo we had thought of is attached here. We choose the font in our new logo mockup because it is very different from TARGET Dept store.
Please submit color logo along with black on white and white on black examples of your design, as sometimes we must use B/W art.
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Actually.. Blizzcon had a few too FEW Zzzzs. I slept way too little while I was there, but I guess that really depends on your perspective. I really wish I hadn't had to sleep at all and had more time to hang out with everyone there. Had a great time even if there were no big announcements. Most of my time was spent with Stop from StoppableForce and Saresa from Destructive Reach but I spent time with so many people, I really can't list them all there (but it almost seems like I tried, doesn't it). The only thing I would have done differently is try to spend more time with those that I didn't spent much time with. I guess there is always next year!
I got into Anaheim on Thursday afternoon and met up with people at 6 to go head to dinner before picking up our badges and swag bags and then heading to the WoW Insider meet-up. Of course, a playoff baseball game was on and where did we pick to eat? Yep, ESPN Sports Zone. So we had to wait until the game ended to finally get seated. We got seated at 9pm and had to get back to the convention center ( a 10 minute walk [or so] ) by 10pm. We got out of there at 9:30pm (yes, we had an amazing waiter that knew what "we need it in a rush please" meant.
We (Daewin, Stop, Sar and I) booked it back to the convention center with about 15 minutes to spare. We almost thought Sar was going to have issues because she forgot her "barcode" ticket, but they got her a replacement and that was that. We met then to walk over to the WoW Insider meet-up and stayed there until they kicked us out. I got to hang with Russell (from Slash2 and Polygamerous), Podcastitute (for a very little bit) and finally met Kelly/Cadistra in person! Matticus tracked us down and said hello and so did The Turpster! Headed back to my room to get some sleep to get ready for Blizzcon!
Not ALL that much to say about Blizzcon itself that won't be said on Twisted Nether but I just want to say that I had a really fun time in and around Blizzcon this year. I tried not to spend my time in long lines (and there were many of them) and really liked the panels I actually got to (other than the Class Q&A which was more like Class QQ). Met up with some more people including MyBryo and his Brother-in-Law (I spent time with Brian last year at Blizzcon), Mconniff (who I also met last year), Clay (ditto) and Zabine (from Life in the Soul Well and TNB Wikibrarian). Zabine and her husband were actually on my flights from Orlando to the convention so at that point I knew them too! By the way, while in line to get in we noticed that the Taco tent (yeah, they had a taco tent outside) looked like it was on fire… Of course we then decided that the Headless Horseman was attacking Blizzcon and burning down the Taco tent.. Ok, we're sad..
Friday night was the Twisted Nether meet-up and it turned out awesome! It started a little hectic with it taking some time to get on to the porch we had reserved but once we were out there everything went great. We had some trouble with the live stream in that I couldn't get my laptop plugged in so.. well… it ran out of juice! We gave away an amazing assortment of goodies to the attendees including some donated by Blizzard (including a Murloc Stein!).. The only thing I wish is that I had more time to hang out and talk with the people who were there. We had so many people and I barely got a chance to say hi! It was a good assortment of bloggers, podcasters, fans and everyone else. I even got to meet StealthySlyth from Gaming Angels (and it was her Birthday!)
Saturday morning I took it a little easier. Friday I had gotten up early to have breakfast and get into the line before it got too long. On Saturday, I didn't push it. Thankfully someone I knew saw me as I walked by the line to get in and let me in! We were really close to the front too. Got in quick when they opened the gates and I went to the first session and got great seats. It was a Diablo 3 session about how they went about creating the world, etc. Very interesting. Then I went over to the Class Q&A … Oh, there were a few interesting questions but it was pretty much just everyone complaining. The best part were the responses from the developers (including Ghostcrawler).
We headed out to go have some Lunch after that over at Cheesecake Factory and then went back to the convention center. Stop wanted to go to the Lore Zone stage where they were doing a really cool "lore" game show like competition with contestants chosen from the audience. He didn't get picked, but the host of the show was really funny and it was worth it just to watch. We wandered around a little more and then got ready to watch the closing ceremonies and Tenacious D! They teased us with fake "new MMO" names and let us know that 1000 of us (there were like 30,000 people there?) would get Beta Cataclysm keys (EDIT: I've been told I missed that it was DIABLO 3 BETA KEYS!!!!).. Tenacious D then came on the stage (I'll leave it to others to describe the show) with David Grohl as the drummer! It was pretty cool but we decided to head out a little earlier as we had to get ready for tonight's party!
Saturday night's party was the invitation only "The Raid" pre-screening and Blizzcon after-party. We arrived over there a little after 9pm and had to help get some of our people in the door as they somehow weren't on the list! But we made it in and had a great time! The drinks were made a little STRONG but should we really be complaining about THAT!?!? The prescreening itself was about a WoW Raiding guild and their run through ICC. I think it really resonated with the audience there and people were really getting into it. They did a little Q&A after it was over and then just played some tunes and we all had fun. I got a chance to talk to the guys (and gals) from Typefrag (cool bunch of peeps) and the Raid Warning Podcast. I want to thank Stompalina and the Rawrcast crew for giving us the invitations to give out and our invites as well. They really threw a fun event. Oh!!! Brigwyn showed up! He was moovin and groovin with the music for a while until it was time to go. Then he went with us over to iHop for some chow. It was somewhere around 3am at this point and I decided that it might be a good idea to collapse in my bed.. So back I went and that's all there was.
Sunday didn't start, for me, until pretty late.. Sleep was my happy place for most of that morning until I had to get up to go to our little Twisted Nether "Family" gathering. We had lunch over at the Anabella with the contributors and close friends of the show and it was really nice. Hydra even made us some TNB clocks! She rocks with her clocks.. Ok, that was bad.. So anyway…. The rest of the day was spent resting some more and saying goodbye to new and old friends (or maybe just saying "until next year!"). For dinner I headed over to P.F Changs with Daewin (Andy), SyddieGirl and Zabine. We had a really good dinner but then the party was over. I drove everyone back to their hotels and went back to mind to pack up for my flight the next day.
So, how's that for an adventure story. Are you sleeping yet? Didn't get a chance to get to Blizzcon this year? Well, there is always next year and, as far as I am concerned right now, I will be there next year too! I had a really amazing time and, like I've already said, the only thing that could have made it better would have been to be able to hang out with EVEN MORE people. I got better at organization this year and next I hope to get even better. You can see a few of the pictures I took over the weekend here on this post. For the rest, head over to the Twisted Nether Flikr page.


text:
|This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to WikiFur style and standards.
For specifics, check the edit history and talk page. Consult the Furry Book of Style for editing help.
|This article needs to be wikified (formatted according to the Furry Book of Style).
For specifics, check the edit history and talk page. Consult the Furry Book of Style for editing help.
Alexandre, full Alexandre de Britos Santoro, also known as Alex Santoro or Big Al;[1] (real name Brian Lee Cook; born October 8, 1985),[2] is a furry writer and fursuiter who lives in Logan, Utah, U.S.A.[2]
Alexandre's fursona, Digby the Fox, is a pink fox. His fursuit was constructed by Made Fur You.[3]
Alexandre grew up in the rural town of Vernal, Utah.[4] In 2009, he graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in American Studies.
Alexandre grew up with a strong interest in writing, and several of his poems were published in his high school's yearly magazine.[4] In 2009, his comedic short story "Alexandre and the Flying Saucer" was published in the Anthrocon con book.
Whilst at university, Alexandre's writings were published in Sigma Tau Delta's The Rectangle and Utah State University's Scribendi, where he was awarded first place in the poetry and essay categories.
Though he mostly wrote poetry and literary fiction, Alexandre wished to bring his writing to the furry fandom. After having his work rejected from various venues, he created his own publication, Allasso. Both volumes have been awarded the Furry Writers' Guild's Book of the Month, and the magazine was nominated for the 2011 Ursa Major Award for Best Magazine.
As of October, 2012, Alexandre is a member of the Furry Writers' Guild and works as administrator of the Anthropomorphic Writers and Readers Foundation.
Other activities[edit]
Elsewhere in the fandom, Alexandre is an administrator of Furtopia.[4]
- ↑ Alexandre's profile on Fur Affinity. Retrieved November 10, 2008
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Alexandre's profile on LiveJournal. Retrieved November 10, 2008
- ↑ Alexandre's profile on Fur Affinity. Retrieved October 19, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Brian Lee Cook's profile on the Furry Writers' Guild. Retrieved October 19, 2012
External links[edit]
- Pink Fox Publications (personal website)
- Big Al - Alexandre on LiveJournal
- Digby the Fox on Twitter
- Brian Lee Cook on the Furry Writers' Guild
- Subordinater (Alexandre) on MySpace
- Alexandre on Fur Affinity
|This stub about a person could be expanded.


text:
It cannot have escaped readers' attention that the Coalition plans to start a consultation process in March with a view to bringing in legislation by 2015 that will redefine marriage to enable those in same-sex partnerships to marry. Lynne Featherstone MP, the Lib Dem Equalities Minister, has announced this in a speech last month in which she stated that "marriage is a rite of passage for couples who want to show they are in a committed relationship" and that the intended legislation is about "the underlying principles of family, society and personal freedoms". The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has made it clear that he regards this proposed legislation as a key part of his future legacy as premier.
Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, has responded to Ms Featherstone's announcement with a call for the public to support a "Coalition for Marriage" (C4M). As I write this it has so far attracted 60,862 signatures. Since there are 24 million married people in the UK, it is to be hoped that many more will do so. The Archbishops of Westminster and Southwark, Vincent Nichols and Peter Smith, are encouraging Catholics to also support C4M's campaign, while Rowan Williams, current Archbishop of Canterbury, has also come out in support of the status quo.
Mercatornet, an on-line magazine, has begun a new blog called "Conjugality" in order to defend traditional marriage. Edited by Michael Kirke, an Irish journalist writing from Dublin, the blog plans to be constructive in its criticism and to highlight "the dignity and joy of genuine marriage between one man and one woman". Kirke comments: "There are many reasons why same-sex marriage has captured the imagination…but one is that respect for the traditional variety has been eroded by decades of divorce, infidelity and contraception." There is much truth in this: if marriage can so easily be ended by divorce it ceases to be a seen as a permanent relationship; and if contraception is habitually practised, openness to new life ceases to be seen as an intrinsic part of the relationship.
On my desk is the current edition of The Flock; this is the newsletter of "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" in support of the teachings of the Church, edited by that doughty and courageous Catholic and former head teacher, Daphne Mcleod. On the subject of the proposed consultation document she writes: "This is due to be debated in March and we need to let our representatives understand why [same-sex marriage] is a contradiction in terms. Marriage is defined in every dictionary I have seen as the lasting union of a man and a woman. Anyway, the Church also adds the stipulation that marriage must be open to new life. A couple who decide from the start never to have children are not married in the eyes of the Church even when they are male and female. "
Daphne adds: "Every society from time immemorial has reserved the term 'marriage' for the union of a man and a woman – even the ancient Greeks and Romans who had no problem with homosexuality… Once we start altering the meaning of such important words we are entering dangerous waters."
One thing is clear: Ms Featherstone's announcement means that supporters of marriage will never again be able to take this most ancient and fundamental of institutions for granted. Perhaps it takes this attack on marriage to show how vital and precious the institution is?
This page is available to subscribers. Click here to sign in or get access.


text:
Latest News
Safezone Magazine - JULY Issue 3 (2004-07-21)An exciting new English language airsoft magazine, Safezone can be found on shelves from USA to India! RedWolf Airsoft is proud to be an official distributor for this high quality magazine. Large glossy magazine is attractive and high quality. Issue #3 is just been released as shown here! Exciting articles in this issue (not found anywhere on the internet) include:
- SAS : Patrolling
- Detailed Review of the Tokyo Marui VSR-10
- Detailed Handy Guide of your Gear Box
- First Aid - Hydration
and much much more!
Get your copy now since these magazines go fast and are in limited supply! ORDER HERE >>>


text:
Cheesy Vegetable Pizza
An assortment of fresh veggies tops this delicious meatless pizza Beverly Little shares from Marietta, Georgia. "Use any vegetables you like," she advises. "I often add a few sliced black olives."
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Makes8 slices
- 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
- 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Unroll pizza crust into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the mushrooms, onion, broccoli, green pepper and spinach until crisp-tender.
- Spread spaghetti sauce over crust. Top with sauteed vegetables, tomatoes and cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 263 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat.
Recommended Video
Jun 10, 2010
I thought it was so strange that you put broccoli on pizza, but I thought I'd give it a try. Let's just say that I will always and forever have broccoli on my pizza from now on. I might even try nothing but sauce, cheese and broccoli next time. It was really good!
Oct 4, 2008
This was very good. Now I make it for lunch aften. You can switch the ingredients to your liking to.CA


text:
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady Welcome a Baby Girl!
Dec 2012
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen and NFL quarterback Tom Brady announced today that they are proud parents to a newborn baby girl! The baby, who the couple named Vivian Lake, was born Wednesday in the couple's home.
Gisele wrote on her Facebook page this morning: "We feel so lucky to have been able to experience the miracle of birth once again and are forever grateful for the opportunity to be the parents of another little angel. Vivian Lake was born at home on December 5. She is healthy and full of life… Thank you all for your support and well wishes. We wish you and your families many blessings."
She also posted this adorable photo!
The couple has a son, Benjamin, who turns three tomorrow, and Tom has a four-year-old son, John from a previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan. Gisele and Tom have been married since 2009.
Congratulations to the family!


text:
Your Shopping Cart is Empty
The lively and trendy style to flatter your figure!
Dress to impress!
Choose from prints, embroideries, sequins and ruffles!
Light, flowy, rich in character!
warm up your style
Formal, but always with character!
The must-have items in your wardrobe
Brr…Get ready for the coldest days!
So many models, one leads to another!
Perfect fit, guaranteed wow effect!
Long, short and midi: always irresistible!
The details that make you one of a kind
Provide your account email address to receive an email to reset your password.


text:
David Pindel
Phone: 607.962.9536
Email: email@example.com
Office: Schuyler 110D
David L. Pindel received his Bachelor of Science in biology (1994) from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, where he also had minor studies in chemistry and philosophy. He received his Master of Science (1997) in biology/ecology from Western Illinois University, where his research involved a quantitative analysis of barred owl ecology, behavior, and communication – all from an evolutionary perspective.
Before coming to CCC in 1999, he worked as a biology instructor at Western Illinois University and Spoon River Community College in Macomb, IL, where he taught general biology and microbiology. His current interests include the history of biology, ecological interactions, evolutionary mechanisms, and the relationship between religion, philosophy, and science.
David thoroughly enjoys working with students and seeing them succeed. In each of his courses, he emphasizes critical thinking and practical applications of the material, so that students can draw connections between concepts and across disciplines. His laboratory exercises stress the importance of skill development, building upon previous material, the proper use of the scientific method, and field work. David is a strong believer in the importance of science literacy and the need to combat pseudoscience, as well as the critical role science plays in our everyday lives.
He teaches a variety of biology courses at CCC, mostly for science majors and honors students. He advises students who are interested in a wide range of careers within the biological sciences, particularly those in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Mathematics & Science and Environmental Science programs.
I enjoy discussing just about anything to anyone who is interested! I have always loved science and particularly like to discuss biology and philosophy, especially current developments in each field. I will always make time to talk about owls, as they have remained my favorite organism. I also enjoy staying strongly involved in campus life, including governance, advising, and many other areas. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, bird watching, reading (especially philosophy and other nonfiction), many genres of film, traveling, playing basketball, and the Green Bay Packers.
- History of Biological Ideas (BIOL 1550)
- Evolution (BIOL 2080)


text:
Speaking poetically of the people and neighborhoods he had tried to help, Mayor Thomas M. Menino proclaimed his devotion to Boston today but said that, after a bout of serious illness last year, he would not seek reelection to the office he has held for two decades.
"I am here with the people I love, to tell the city I love, that I will leave the job that I love," he told a crowd packed into historic Faneuil Hall.
Menino said that, after the string of maladies that landed him in the hospital for eight weeks last year, he could not keep up his grueling "Menino schedule" — and he didn't want to do the job any other way.
"I miss hitting every event, ribbon cutting, new homeowner's dinner, school play, and chance meeting," he said. "Spending so much time in the neighborhoods gives me energy. Being with our residents builds our trust. It may not be the only way to lead Boston, but it's the only way for me."
He said he was "humbled and grateful" for the chance to serve as mayor and "I will be very proud if I have changed our city in some ways that last."
News broke last night that Menino, the first Italian-American mayor in a city long known for its Irish politicians, would not seek a sixth term. Accolades poured in today for the mayor, whose administration was marked by attention to neighborhoods and quality of life — and a lack of corruption. The praise came from his fellow elected officials, his staff, and people on the street.
The announcement drew a who's who of the state's political elite, including Governor Deval Patrick, Treasurer Steven Grossman, US Senator William "Mo" Cowan, US Representatives Stephen F. Lynch and Michael Capuano, and Attorney General Martha Coakley, along with city councilors and members of the city's State House delegation.
The White House press office issued a statement from President Obama, which said that Boston "is the vibrant, welcoming, and world-class city it is today because of Tom Menino. For more than two decades, Mayor Menino has served the city and every one of its residents with extraordinary leadership, vision, and compassion."
Menino, who entered the hall to thunderous applause and Frank Sinatra singing "My Way" on the public address system, said in his speech he never dreamed he would end up as mayor of the city during what he trumpeted as "its best years."
"Jobs, graduation rates, construction, and credit ratings are all at a record high. Population, school enrollment, crime rates, and housing all have hit their best mark in years. Boston's neighborhoods are thriving as they never have. Most important to me, we are a more open and accepting city. It was a new day when you picked a mayor with Italian grandparents. It's a much newer day now," he said.
Menino said in his speech that he wouldn't pick a successor. "I just ask that you choose someone who loves this city as much as I do," he said.
Menino said "one of the great blessings of this job was meeting half the people who live in this city. I get asked all the time how I met so much of Boston. I just did what I loved, and then it wasn't too hard."
He then launched into a combination litany and tour of Boston, citing accomplishments such as the rebuilding of Roslindale's Main Street, construction of a supermarket and shopping mall in Grove Hall, the redevelopment of the city's waterfront, the building of a West Roxbury park, new libraries in Mattapan and Brighton, and bringing computers to classrooms. He also spoke of welcoming immigrants and rallying with gay friends and neighbors.
"If you want to meet half the people in this city, all you do is go to their homes, their jobs, where they raise their families, where they strive to improve their neighborhoods and say this: Boston is the greatest city on earth. The buzz around the city is amazing. It's a history-making place. It gets better every day because of you, and as long as you work together that will never change," he said.
After the applause died down, a jovial Menino returned with some unscripted comments, saying, "All I'm doing today is saying I am not running. I have nine months left. Just think of what I could do in nine months," he said. "We could have some real fun."
Earlier in the day, Menino had met with tearful staffers at City Hall. "I know I could win but not on my terms," he told them.
Still earlier, leaving his home in the Hyde Park neighborhood, he had said, "When you have something you really loved, you lived 24/7 the last 20 years, it's tough to say no. But there's a time and place for everything. . . . I'm excited about it. It's a sad day, but it's a day that will always come in your career.''
"I might change at 4 o'clock, you never know. I may say something different and pull a Kevin White,'' Menino joked, referring to a famous incident in which White told the Boston Herald he would run for reelection as mayor one day before he announced he would not run again.
Menino went into the hospital in late October. He was initially diagnosed with blood clots and a severe respiratory infection, and doctors later determined he fractured a vertebra and has type 2 diabetes. He spent time at both Brigham and Women's Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, then moved to the city-owned Parkman House for a period to further recuperate, returning home only this past weekend.
Menino's announcement has set the political world in Boston spinning.
On April 17, candidates can apply for nomination papers, the first step in getting their name on the ballot for the preliminary election, scheduled for Sept. 24. The top two vote-getters will compete in the Nov. 5 final election.
So far, City Councilor John R. Connolly has formally declared his candidacy. Those who have said they might run for an open mayoral seat include State Representative Martin J. Walsh of Dorchester and City Councilors Rob Consalvo and Tito Jackson.
But Menino's departure will do much more than trigger the first open mayor's race since 1983. It will mark the end of an era, a watershed moment in Boston akin to the retirement of Ted Williams after his two-decade run at Fenway Park.
Starting as acting mayor on July 12, 1993, Menino took office as a relatively unknown 50-year-old city councilor from Hyde Park. Candidates vying for the mayor's post dismissed Menino as a caretaker keeping the seat warm until the November election.
Menino proved them wrong, maximizing the power of the office to run as an incumbent and win a resounding victory. He will leave City Hall early next year at age 71, the only mayor a generation of Bostonians has known, the man who guided the city into the new millennium and set its course for decades to come.Suzanne Kreiter, Todd Feathers, and Brian Ballou of the Globe staff contributed to this report. Andrew Ryan can be reached firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeAndrewRyan. John R. Ellement can be reached at email@example.com.


text:
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Note to self: Don't get ahead of yourself
Really, the whole piece was working its way towards being one of our better posts in recent memory, certain to generate comments (comment whore!) and controversy (Team RickRo was going to be incensed.) We'll probably even come back to it, and tart it all up and include FIP and xFIP comparisons and all that jazz.
But next time, we'll probably wait until a night when someone other than RickRo, Cecil or Marcum toe the rubber. Because it makes us feel like we're wasting our time when we make the case for our guy, only to see him get rocked that night in his start.
We probably don't believe in jinxes, but we're pretty sure that we toyed with the baseball gods when we went on a campaign of unparalleled gushing over him on the night of his start. Sorry about that.
Now, we presume that we have to make an offering to those same baseball gods, so this afternoon, we'll be torching our Donruss Roy Halladay card from 2003 (Cy Young year!) with the T-Bird logo (Power of the T-Bird!). We hope this sacrifice pleases them.
The Sad Ballad of Dusty Lambchops
It's another sad story told in minor chords for Dustin McGowan, who had yet another setback in his recovery from labrum surgery. We probably haven't even considered him as part of the club's future for some time now, but we still feel bad for a kid who seemed to be on his way towards the top of the Jays' rotation.
We'd love to see those sideburns on the mound in game action once again, but McGowan's story reminds us that an upward trajectory isn't guaranteed for any young or emerging prospect, and that the vagaries of time and the wear and tear caused by the unnatural and violent action to which pitchers subject their extremities can derail the most promising careers.
15 comments:
- sarah said...
Lighting Roy Halladay on fire is never the answer, Tao!
Team RickRo.
- June 16, 2010 at 10:21 AM
- June 16, 2010 at 10:46 AM
- Darren Priest said...
Yeah, that is sad about McGowan. Between that news and MopUpDuty's story about guys who throw 90 MPH+ in the IBL, I've seen some stark reminders of just how insanely difficult it is to make it to "the Show." You look at a marginal guy like DeWayne Wise and imagine how godlike he must have seemed in high school. It boggles the mind.
Speaking of Halladay, say you knew a Jays fan who was feeling a bit of schadenfreude at the idea the Phillies might not make the playoffs, would that make that fan an asshole? This hypothetical fan, I mean.
- June 16, 2010 at 10:50 AM
GET WELL SOON, Dusty Lambchops!
- June 16, 2010 at 10:52 AM
- Peter DeMarco said...
Damaso Garcia says lighting things on fire is never the answer.
These Jays kid pitchers will have their up and downs just like all young pitchers.
- June 16, 2010 at 10:54 AM
- Tao of Stieb said...
Just when I went to sacrifice my Halladay card, the wind whipped up and the rains came down.
I take that as a sign.
- June 16, 2010 at 1:34 PM
- Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf) said...
Anything and everything with the T-Bird logo must be sacrificed.
North of Steeles, bitches.
- June 16, 2010 at 3:16 PM
- sarah said...
Priest! That hypothetical fan is an asshole! Go Phillies.
- June 16, 2010 at 3:51 PM
My team has already out-run most of you imbeciles' predictions, projections and prognostications.
I built this team with one goal: a future of glory for myself, and my allegiant followers. I have gone to prodigious lengths to bring exciting, lucrative, and indeed remunerative baseball to Toronto.
At dinner last night, at Le Gavroche in London, an old friend and unflinching ally asked how "our little baseball adventure [was] playing out." I answered that, through duplicitous, astucious business practices - such as forcing Jose Bautista to forgo his rightful raise - I was able to construct a team that will shock the world.
I explained, "my dear former apprentice went to any lengths - including lying, cheating and stealing - to acquire the best of young pitching", and that, along with my brilliant roster construction over the off season, has already paid dividends.
"Viewership rights have helped line my pockets to a greater extent than even I thought possible", I said with a wry smile and a quick wink. "And those HD boxes you sent me via Hong Kong have allowed me to almost DOUBLE rates!", I belted out in a macabre, laugh. "Imagine the ad revenue!", Les choked out through a mouthful of 'The Old' Glenmorangie, banging his hand on the fine marble table and laughing away...
Look, the point is this: If you fans are fortunate enough to allow my sexy strategy to emerge, it will benefit us all. Have patience, as 2010's 85+ wins will only be the beginning of this handsome fox's plan. I have a few tricks still up my sleeve. Trust me.
Handsome Tony Viner
- June 16, 2010 at 4:51 PM
- Darren Priest said...
Damn, Tony, you've got talent. I am seriously wondering who you are. That post is like a scene out of an Oliver Stone movie.
I know we can never hang, but can you at least pretend to know me if I wave and say, "Tony!" in front of my girl? I think she would be pretty impressed.
- June 16, 2010 at 6:10 PM
All I have to say is this, Darren:
If your woman even lays her eyes upon this handsome man's wild baby blues, she'll likely never speak to you again.
Trust me,
- June 16, 2010 at 8:43 PM
- Gil Fisher said...
Doc will never win without the Jays. He is a loser. It is unfortunate, but true.
- June 16, 2010 at 9:53 PM
- Mattt said...
Doc will be back with the Jays when his three years is up. Seriously.
- June 17, 2010 at 8:51 AM
HTV! I didn't realize how much I missed your ranting until I saw it today. Welcome back you handsome and devious bastard.
- June 17, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Someone should tell AA that "dead arm" does not = "sharp pain".
Sharp pain is never good.
- June 17, 2010 at 11:14 PM


text:
Great article...finally some commmonsense being applied. Going or acting green seems to be the trend right now and is being commercially exploited in a number of ways (like holidays!).
Don't Greenwash Your Holiday
As consumer concern over environmental problems has increased, we have witnessed a push to make almost every industry "greener." The travel industry, as we all know, has not ignored this trend. From hybrid car rentals to carbon offsets, green hotels to conservation oriented vacation packages, the number of options now available to the environmentally conscious traveler are numerous.
While I appreciate these efforts, the reality is that, at this point, much of it is greenwashing.
This greenwash, which describes any good or service that is misleading about its environmental virtue, often comes at a premium, adding several additional fees to a vacation. To save our budgets and our conscience, we must filter out the truly green from the imposters.
The first step is to define ecotourism, or green travel, in a way that is meaningful to you. In order to do this, you must decide what shade of green traveler you are. Decide to what lengths you are willing to go in order to make your trip easier on the environment before you start shopping around for hotels and packages. If you are looking for a more concrete definition, perhaps the best place to look is the International Ecotourism Society, which defines ecotourism as:
"Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people."
When evaluating an element of your holiday, whether it is a carbon offset, eco-hotel, or environmental tour, compare its promises to your definition. If they do not match, than it is probably not a good option for you. If it does match your definition, than you should check to make sure it holds up against the "Six Sins of Greenwashing." These "sins" offer an excellent framework for evaluating, not only ecotourism options, but all "green" products and services.
- Hidden Trade-off: Make sure that one green initiative does not cause other problems. For example, a hotel may advertise that it is heated with wood instead of oil, but harvesting local wood for fuel may be contributing to the deforestation of the region.
- No Proof: Many hotels and operators will claim to be doing things to help the environment, but cannot offer any evidence of their efforts. Don't hesitate to ask if a hotel or tour company has a written policy concerning environmental initiatives and relations with local people. If they don't have it written down, it probably isn't happening.
- Vagueness: This likely goes without saying for Wise Bread readers, but you should never take a claim of "green," "environmentally friendly," or even "ecotourism" at face value. Look for specific definitions of terms and actionable policies that produce measurable results.
- Irrelevance: It takes a little effort, but it is a good idea to do some research to verify the relevance of claims. For example, if a hotel boasts that it has a "property wide recycling program," it is worth checking to see if, in fact, there is a citywide recycling program mandated by law.
- Fibbing: It is easy to say that a building was constructed from "environmentally friendly materials," but it is harder to know what this means. For the traveler, the best way to sniff out fibbing is to look for widely accepted certifications, or their absence. Some common ones include Green Globe, Energy Star, and the U.S. Green Building Council.
- The Lesser of Two Evils: A carbon offset flight is still harmful to the environment in several other ways. Whether you give up certain unavoidably impacting activities or not depends on what shade of green traveler you are. Either way, consider the true benefit a green upgrade has in comparison to the damage done by the activity before you pay extra for it.
As the travel industry clamors to turn green, it will, at times, settle for the appearance of environmental friendliness. It is important for us, as consumers, to take a little effort to make sure these initiatives are all that they seem.
More importantly, it is necessary for travelers to define their own understanding of eco-travel, one that takes into consideration individual tastes, tolerances, and budgets. By doing this, we may help make the travel industry one that is genuinely concerned with its impact.
For some more about greenwashed travel, check out the following:
- Tourism Greenwashing. Ecotourism Greenwashing
- Greenwashed! How to spot the travel industry's eco-lies
Disclaimer: The links and mentions on this site may be affiliate links. But they do not affect the actual opinions and recommendations of the authors.
Wise Bread is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
I like those hotels that give you the option of signaling that you don't need your towels washed every day by putting them back on the towel racks - if you want them washed, you put them in the tub. It's a little thing, but for a big enough hotel I'm sure it saves quite a bit of water and energy if people do it (I always do).
Having worked at a hotel that was both self-proclaimed "green" and energy star certified, I think the whole thing is a bunch of bunk. The amount of research done in the Energy Star certification process, at least for hotels, is minimal and they take A LOT on the word of the property.
My hotel claimed to:
compost waste (they tried it for a while but F&B was run by a separate entity and there was no oversight. The person in charge of green relations actually still sells the hotel on this point although it was only done for about 3 months, max),
use energy efficient bulbs (this was def. done for a while until a new GM came in and hated them and thought they were dim and changed a bunch, especially in public spaces, out),
use low VOC paints and environmentally friendly construction materials in renovation (apparently, low VOC paint costs less than non-low VOC paint and since budget was still a huge factor and higher costs were not budgeted in, cheaper ruled),
smart thermostats and lights (switches on the lights would routinely break - not detecting a person was in the room and having to be manually turned on and then not automatically turning off, I don't think they were ever installed in guest rooms, thermostats were talked about FOREVER but never installed, housekeeping was supposed to set them back but oversight and training was lacking so it rarely, if ever, got done),
save your towels/sheets (I'm sure the sheets were not changed on a regular basis during single, multi-day stays but we frequently received comments that the towels would be changed out no matter where they were left in the room, also, not enough places to hang the towels to dry between uses led a lot of guests to request they be changed--I have noticed this in my own travels as well, regularly I hang up my towels and regularly I come back to find new ones),
Hotel-wide recycling (one was supposed to leave newspapers, cans, etc for the housekeeper in the rooms and the housekeeper was supposed to recycle them - again, lack of training and oversight led to this rarely being done. In my office, we had bins for paper at every desk as well as a huge bin in the back, if we had a substitute for our regular housekeeper all of it would find its way into one trash can/bag and there was no little gnome in the basement separating it out again)
We had won a bunch of green awards and are energy star certified (which is v. expensive to undertake but apparently not too hard to achieve if you're willing to pay for the process - at least for hotels). I would regularly be horrified to read press on the hotel extolling virtues never practiced or never implemented.
Buyer beware. I'm sure there are a lot of great green properties out there--but there are even more claiming to be something they are not. Do your research carefully.


text:
[Intro: Joell Ortiz]
YAOWA What's up my n*gga
You say your name is John
Joell Ortiz
Yeah yeah I know I'm familiar with the interview sh*t
I know what you gon' ask
I got you, don't even stress it
[Verse 1: Joell Ortiz]
No I don't respond with answers that fit a script
So the repetition'll make a n*gga flip
We in the game of smoke and mirrors, those engineering a bigger spliff
Blowing circles out they mouth, getting praised but the sh*t'll shift
I never lived a myth, if I said it I did it
Never alleged, word to dead I grip the fifth (boom!)
I made my housing tenement a strip, movin' medicine and nicks
When I seen 'em comin' I jetted from them pricks
And still to this day, though she clean, I wish my mommy never sniff
But the hurt is makin' me better with this gift
I'm live with this ink you could, die in a blink and
Y'all got the nerve to ask me why do I drink and
Motherf*cker, sometimes I cry when when I think and
Y'all ain't there when them tears bein' dried by the sinkIt was cold in the winter, my community centers who gave me dinner
I ain't mind, my table chairs gave me splinters (haha!)
Set up to be loser but was made to be a winner (look)
If they paint Hip-Hop I bet my face be in the picture
If they wrote a rap bible bet my name be in the scriptures
If shorty say I'm her idol bet her face be in my zipper (woo!)
I came a long way from the staples in my scrilla
Stains on my pants, hardly had a gut
The ladies ain't wanna dance so house parties would suck
All my friends on the wall, I'm in the hall with a couple
Nah I ain't complaining, just tellin y'all what it is
So if y'all going through it now just know that another kid
Made something outta nothing, well I'm fronting, I was never nothing
Older ladies used to tell my mother "Ain't he something?"
I look at a lot of you cats and laugh
Cause I'm the sh*t man, and y'all ain't even passing gas
When I spit I'm the definition of mastered craft
And all y'all ask about is Aftermath
Motherf*cker move on!
[Hook: Iyana Dean + Iffy]
I'm tryin to be, more than what it is you see
For every take, do it just like eternity
But I won't let it hold me down, I turn it all around
I'm movin on, oh-ah, oh-ahhhh, yes I'm movin on
[Verse 2: Joe Budden]
L-look, look; I gotta give my own interview
Since n*ggas that do my interviews focus on whatever's miniscule (like!)
Or paint me as a cynical, but the canvas'll limit you (dawg)
You can't go beyond what there's no limit to
If I think Hip-Hop is dead I think it's being revived
And that comes from me being inside
Where the demons get by, see 'em good-bye
If I'm vehement here's why, come from hearing and seeing venomous lies (oh!)
So the beast in me cried, cause when it's all you hear
sh*t get overbear, just when the obey near
And so I try to think straight cause when you stare in the rear
Rest in peace Stewart Skakir, n*gga yeah
I'm on another label, not that other label
That mean it's no longer my problem, it's theirs
Some say it's a conspirac'
I say if e'rybody's on the throne, that just more motive to kill the heir
Ask me 'bout "Pump it Up" and I'mma think you sheep
Or you must not know I'm deep
I'm so off of music so y'all could SoundScan every week
Me, I just got my lil' man every week
Jersey City loves me despite y'all beliefs
Cause they was baby stepping, I showed 'em how to leap (ohh!)
Ask me about swag - I'mma change the topic
To lyrics in them raps, plus look at you like a fag
I love e'rybody, don't ask 'bout who I beef with
They burned the bridge but they was standing underneath it
I'm on my grind, Benjamin hunting
Was old since I was young, call me Benjamin Button
And stop using slang just for you to be cool
Cause I go BACK to when it was cool to be you
I'm a hero (nah), no I mean I'm Hiro from Heroes
Y'all chase zeroes
Muh'f*cker I just got finished hating ME feelin like a zero
They played De Niro, never been there though
So before your next thought, understand
Know it's MUCH more to me than the man
Either that or move on
[Verse 3: Royce Da 5'9"]
It's, it's Nickel
My rhyme's the reflection of Scarface and Prem' soul
Before Jordan was wearin fo'-five; I just look like this, I just seem old
But I had to bleed the blood of a dirty motherf*cker
To suffer clean clothes and touch what a king holds
The real estate market is harsh, everything goes
From fo's to who you was doin' everything for
But I cut 'em off and move on to the new checks
New friends. chasin' my new ends with new threats
Watchin' my dreams fold, like a stack of bills
In the pocket of who ain't tryin' to push up daffodils
But we the supergroup, you couldn't
Handle this sh*t if you was standin' before us carryin' a pooper-scoop
You dealt with shady sh*t, I dealt with shady sh*t
But I'm the only one can truly say I dealt with Shady's sh*t
I mean that with all respect to Paul and Shect
But Ryan and Marshall is all you get
My flow's superb, I love Paulie Rosenberg
What I say in a track, those just words
Baby boy forgive me, I'm just street
Cause I can change into anything n*ggas want me to be like Mystique
I don't gotta dig deep
To realize Slim bought Big Proof a big Jeep
Because he deserved it, how could I mourn
The same way Shady did over him when he knew him when he attended Osbourne
Marshall I'm sorry, I knew it went left
I ain't into f*ckin' my family like incest
If you remember Ice used to be my life's interest
Tell Hailie my wife just had a princess
Since I made up with Em it's nothin'
Else that I could move on from so who wants some
Like a jar of Grey Poupon
You gotta ask anybody in any car, one of them move on
[Verse 4: Crooked I]
Yeah, yeah; when fans picture my interviews
They think I'm in a swimming pool with women who been abused
So they turn into strippers makin' they livin' in the nude
One in the middle blowin' my inner tube
While the interviewer's getting ridiculed
Is this your vision
Cool; let me give you a little jewel
Any dude who wanna sit in my tennis shoes is missin' screws
Don't get it misconstrued, don't get this sh*t confused
I'm two seconds from prison fool, I'm a different dude
Pistol in my reach man, still in Long Beach man
Hoping if my grind don't help me get out my speech can
I been in the streets longer than Yao Ming's wingspan
You can be MTV, I'll be C-SPAN
I deal with politics, bandanas and hollow tips
Half you rappers follow these role models can swallow di*k
Was stressed out over cash flow
Hip-hop used to console my soul, now it's a bunch of as*h*les
Rap about a dance while I'm targeting cops
Spit some sh*t for Oscar Grant, hit the sergeant with shots
Make him a Ghost like he part of The Lox
I won't stop recording 'til I'm makin' songs harder than Pac's
If it don't happen, at least a n*gga know he right there
Every memory under my Dodger hat's a nightmare
As a kid I had to steal breakfast
And now the best question you have to ask me, is this a real necklace
Where's your beat from Dre; your feature from Cube
These things leave people confused
Cause they know I leave speakers abused, I eat the EQ's
I eat through the beat, what's the secret, I think it's the shoes
Back in Cali n*ggas blaze and stress
Waitin' on Detox to save the West
Even if the sh*t is dope it ain't givin' you n*ggas hope
Unless your signature's wrote on a check from Interscope, nope
Move on, move on
West, Coast, nahmean
West Coast move on
And all that sh*t in the past about me being on Death Row
Move on, or get moved on
Ha ha, Slaughterhouse, biatch


text:
True Wiz wrote:I'm a motherfucking martian
DetroitSkills wrote:welcome, how long u been lurkin??
AmIAMartian99 wrote:DetroitSkills wrote:welcome, how long u been lurkin??
I think the relapse days right before that album dropped and ive always come back for each album cycle for news and leaks. Can I just say we are experiencing a special time in eminems career and his next album (solo) could be a stone cold classic! Haha
Users browsing this forum: No registered users


text:
When was the last time you realized or discovered you had fallen in love with your style-
"with" sanchin- ?
I've been teaching for close to two years now- maybe a little more- and since I have had the most amazing opportunities to teach children- I've mostly worked with teaching the kyu rank techinques-
I recently discovered how very much sanchin- "the kata" really plays a roll in my own life-
I mean- when something is bothering me- and I go to class- I do my kata sanchin and it reflects what is going on inside- I see the mistakes I am making that day and can adjust my thinking by using my sanchin...
See how I mean? If my mind is distracted aqnd I'm doing sanchin and I wind up a circle.... which side did I wind up how far did it wind up- and what was I thinking about as I wound it up...
All kinds of different things like that....
Sanchin has made a difference for me-
I can always count on it-
It shows me things about me that my everyday consciousness might not even be aware of- "if" I'm paying attention to what my style is telling me-
So the things that sanchin can teach- and thus affect just really amaze me and cause a fierce kind of loyalty...
Has that happened with everyone at some point in your practice?
That you realized just that you LOVE the sport/style so to speak? :)


text:
Kekso wrote: I must ask how did you cut styrofoam so perfectly round (pillars)?
Wiking wrote:do you put a paste on the blue foam bevore painting to fill the small holes
Wiking wrote:I think it was a little bit boring to paint all these red triangle around the wall and all these nice Ornaments.
Bluefalchion wrote:What are the real-life objects that stand in the the sculpted decorations along the top of the wall?
Mr. Cryns wrote:
Filing or grinding.
Beano Boy wrote:I thought i`d add some meat onto the bones of history.
Beano Boy wrote:Tyre had massive 60m high walls
Beano Boy wrote:two 50m Towers were constructed


text:
Sorry about not writing for so long. I was slowly getting back to "normal life" and I felt kinda apathetic about writing. Then when I actually felt like writing, my internet connection went down. It's a long story, and I'll talk about it later, but basically I have no more static IP's. But I'm so glad there's this.
My whole vacation was about "change". Scratch that. Going to war, coming back, and settling into normal life has been about change. Usually I'm averse to change. Yeah, I'm that guy who orders the same damn thing everytime I go to a restaurant. Mostly because I really like the dish. It's not so much I like being in a rut (I don't), but it's more that once I am comfortable with something, I don't like changing it. Change makes me stressful and agitated and I usually don't like it. I like to have a handle on every aspect of the situation and I hate "unknowns". But if anything, I think I've learned how to deal with change.
I find myself thinking of the "good old days" a lot. I get patronizing scoffs from older people (people in their 40's or 50's) when I say this, but seriously; it's true. After college, a lot of things changed. I started working, I got a house, and then I went to war. I listen to music on the radio, and I say "What is this shit? Music was so much better in the 90's!". That's also when I realize that I sound like my father (of course, he claims music was better in the 70's). But again, it's more than that. I think I'm in that gray area when you realize that you're actually starting to become a "grown-up". Some people say it's because you lose the clichéed "innocence of childhood". But I think calling it the "ignorance of childhood" is more apposite, and as we all know, another cliché tells us that "ignorance is bliss". My view of the world has become significantly grayer and duller over the years by layers and layers of cynicism. I don't mean this just figuratively. No, really – I distinctly remember the days being brighter when I was younger. Is that what happens when you "grow up"? I remember wonderful summers in India, when I was seven or eight. There is this tree in our backyard that we children would play around. The sunlight was brighter, and butterflies would be flitting around us as we played. I didn't see that many butterflies when I went to India this time, or the last time for that matter. Maybe I wasn't looking hard enough.
When you grow up there are a lot of new things you learn, things you wished you didn't know. You are expected to take part in "grown up" discussions and things like that. Stuff that's really tiresome. Sometimes I feel that everyone talks, but nothing gets done. That's really frustrating for an engineer, who's whole life revolves around solving problems. I'd say for the most part of the eight years since I left highschool, my life was constant. But I think it was the going away for a year that made me realize how much had really changed. Being out there for a year made me re-evaluate so many things, especially my personal relationships (these especially for the better). I think part of it was because I was a passive spectator to my own life, one that was moving along without me. I mean, life wasn't really "going on" for me. Life for me, was Arizona and I sure as hell wasn't in Arizona for a year. It's funny when I try to place things or relate to things and I realize that my point of reference is from two years ago. It's very disorienting to immerse yourself into an environment that's a year ahead of you… like stepping into a moving train.
One of the major "changes" I've had to deal with is my little sister's marriage. I knew it was going to happen one day, but it was more of an abstract concept than something concrete. But yeah, my baby sister is getting married – later this year in fact. It's a happy occasion, but still different than what I've been used to. Some changes haven't been so happy. It's sad when you look at an old photograph and realize some of the people are no longer around… and that some of them won't be around much longer. I wonder if cynicism is the inevitable consequence of knowledge and adulthood. I do find myself looking at a lot of things through jaded eyes. Somewhere along the way I lost the sense of wonder I had during my childhood, or even in my early college-years. I guess I still believe in the goodness of things, but more often than not I am surprised by it.
I think it will get better though. Being in touch with my family, being around my family, and in the company of old friends helps it out quite a bit. Just like anything else, it's always only a matter of time…
I've got a few pictures here from my trip in India. There are a few missing which I will upload later. There are also others that I lost when the drive on my laptod died (this always happens to me). I'm going to try and salvage what I can from it this weekend and see if I can get the pictures back. I've got pictures of my highschool teachers and highschool principal here. The feeling I have towards them can only be called "reverence". In Hinduism they say that the Guru (teacher) is equal to God. Nothing could be further from the truth when describing my teachers. I would not be where I am today, without their help.
A Newfoundland I met at JFK.
The cutest doggie in the world.
Mr. Andrews, Mr. Dogra, and I.
One of the most amazing persons I have ever known.
My old class-teacher, Mr. Joy standing in front of good old 12 A!
Mrs. Ghosh, my old Ibri house house-mistress. She never actually taught me, but that seems irrelevant. I still remember reciting a piece from G. B. Shaw's Pygmalion for the House Recitation compeition.
I certainly wouldn't have understoon Electricity and Magnetism if it wasn't for Mr. Srinivas. One of the most interesting and engaging teachers I've had.
Mr. Stanislaus wouldn't let me synthesize RDX in the Chemistry Lab. That was probably a good thing. It's also because of him that I can still amaze Chemistry Geeks with my random bits of Chem knowledge.
Our cats in Muscat. Thomas, Sundari (meaning "pretty one" in Malayalam), Karamban (meaning "black one" in Malayalam), and Tiger Poocha (literally translated, "Tiger Cat". It's a name I made up).


text:
W.B.T.V Presents Formula 50 Fight (Some Chicks Go At It) Plus [Boss-Talk-Bucklife Entertainment-RNO Productions 08-Gunit Records]
thisis50.com/bucklifeentertainment - myspace.com/rnobeatz - search bucklife ent @ youtube shout out to 50cent,COACH PR,LITE,DRE MCKENZIE and the whole G-UNIT RECORDS.
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
If you just want to see how secure your network is or you would like to audit your own network, and to determine the insecurity of cleartext network protocols then you need to use sniffer programs. There are tons of Network protocol analyzer for Unix and Linux exist that allows examination of data from a live network, or from a capture file on disk For example Ethereal is one of such a program.
However, if you just interested in a password related auditing then nothing can beat dsniff program. It is simple and easy to use. dsniff capture passwords through http, ftp, smtp, pop3, telnet and many other cleartext protocols. dsniff includes various sniffing utilities for penetration testing.
Step # 1: Install dsniff
Install dsniff under Debian / Ubuntu Linux:
# apt-get install dsniff
If you are using FreeBSD then you can install it using ports or binary package:
# pkg_add -r dsniff
On the other hand, use ports collection:
># cd /usr/ports/security/dsniff
# make; make install; make clean
Step # 2: Start dsniff
dsniff automatically detects and minimally parses each application protocol, only saving the interesting bits, and uses Berkeley DB as its output file format, only logging unique authentication attempts. Login as a root user and type dsniff command:
# dsniff
For example, if user use ftp, telnet, or other cleartext protocol then you can capture passwords:
03/16/06 23:34:02 udp 192.168.1.2.1195 -> router.161 (snmp) [version 1] public 03/16/06 23:36:10 tcp 192.168.1.2.49522 -> f100.somedomain.com.21 (ftp) USER rocky PASS myF&6z#*
Depend upon this audit report:
- You can block cleartext port
- Educate your user and ask them to use secure version of each of these protocols


text:
Angry Birds being built 'for a hundred years'
Angry Birds' evolution into a marketing juggernaut is part of a concentrated effort to make the brand last, according to chief marketing officer Peter Vesterbacka.
Angry Birds has quickly exploded from a silly time-waster to a global juggernaut. Rovio chief marketing officer Peter Vesterbacka recently said at the Pocket Gamer Connects conference that this is the result of a conscious effort to promote the brand beyond games, and that they're "just getting started."
"If you're serious about games you need to be serious about marketing and branding," Vesterbacka said, as reported by Mobile Entertainment (via GameSpot). "We're not building Angry birds for a hundred days but for a hundred years.
"Mario is a great role model for anyone in games, it's been built for almost 30 years now. Hello Kitty is 40 this year and Mickey Mouse was launched in 1928 as a black and white cartoon and that company is now building theme parks based on the character on every continent. We launched an iPhone game in 2009 and now 45 percent of our business comes from physical products, including drink--we're giving Coke a run for their money. Our friends at Disney are still a bit ahead but our trajectory looks good. We're just getting started."
The original Angry Birds has already spawned seven sequels across several platforms, along with tons of merchandise and even a cartoon series.
Steve Watts posted a new article, Angry Birds being built 'for a hundred years'.
Angry Birds' evolution into a marketing juggernaut is part of a concentrated effort to make the brand last, according to chief marketing officer Peter Vesterbacka.


text:
"The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards"
You want to know why the Golden Globes are so awesome? Because they serve the celebrities all the booze they can drink. Watch as the camera pans the tables for the carefully product placed magnums of Moet. Those ain't for show. More relaxed than the Oscars with more celebrity wattage than the Emmys, the Globes are the perfect amalgam of Hollywood glitz and glamour. Ricky Gervais, serving as this year's host, promises to keep the proceedings cheeky and memorable.
Sunday at 8pm on NBC
U.S. & World
The day's top national and international news.
"15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards"
They might not be as glittering as the Golden Globes or the Oscars, but they're being hosted by Broadway darling Kristin Chenoweth, guaranteeing some splashy song and dance numbers, and Nick Jonas is the house band. Wait. Isn't that supposed to be a selling point?
Friday at 9pm on VH1
"Iron Chef America
After weeks of competition against fierce rivals such as The Foundry's Eric Greenspan and Amanda Freitag of The Harrison, Chef Jose Garces was crowned the winner of Food Network's search for their "Next Iron Chef."
Sunday night he makes his debut and proves his mettle on "Iron Chef America," facing off against Seattle-based chef Rachel Yang. Last year's winner, Michael Symon, proved to be excellent casting, will Garces be as tasty? And will they finally get that man a sweat rag? The way he was shvitzing over his food during challenges has us wanting to call the health department.
Sunday at 9pm on Food Network


text:
Some Blackboard Issues Resolved
Some of the Grade Center problems have been resolved, including the issues related to submitting test attempt, clearing test attempt, and the duplicate assignment download and clear links.
The remaining Grade Center issue is related to navigating to a locked test attempt. The link below will explain the problem and provide a work-around. However, at this time, new YouTube mashups are not working (existing ones are fine) and there is a menu problem for unavailable courses.
The following document will provide more information and workarounds:
NOTE About CALENDARS: There are some issues with the Calendar display and due dates displayed in the My Calendar module. More information will be posted at a later date. The Calendar display can be resolved by using Firefox or IE 8 browser (but not in compatibility mode).


text:
Interested in pursuing a law degree and MBA, Ethan Wang chose IUP over other schools for our Finance and Legal Studies major and honors college. Helping to revive a fraternity gave him important team-building experience -- and, more important, a team
of friends.
"Phi Delta Theta has provided me with a small-school atmosphere and a tight-knit group of friends."
As a future leader, Ethan Wang has it going on.
The Finance major from Philadelphia chose IUP over several schools in the eastern part of the state, because he thought IUP would offer him everything
he needed—the right major, an honors college that teaches him how to think and not what to think, and a bounty of student activities to keep
him busy.
"Going into IUP, I was a little nervous about the sheer size of the student body, having come from a small prep school that had about 500 students total," he said.
But after his arrival, he discovered a network of friends through Phi Delta Theta, a fraternity that a group of students had chosen to revive.
"After initially learning about Phi Delta Theta, meeting some of the other potential members, and seeing the core values instilled in the organization's roots, I could not wait to join," Wang said. "This group has provided me with the small-school atmosphere
and a tight-knit group of friends that I was afraid I wouldn't find in a large state university setting. Joining has helped me become well-rounded individual, and it has given me the opportunity to meet new people, build lasting friendships, and positively
contribute to the IUP community.
"So far, we hold one of the highest combined GPA of any of IUP's organizations and have clocked countless hours of community service, helping
at activities on campus such as the latest blood drive as well as events in the local Indiana community like the 30-hour famine," said Wang, who also has served as the fraternity's treasurer and vice president.
When he's not conducting fraternity business, Wang turns his attention to the study of business. In addition to being enrolled in IUP's Robert E. Cook Honors College, he also is enrolled in the
Eberly College of Business and Information Technology honors program and is among his cohort's leaders. That means he
serves as a liaison between the students and the college's administration.
"Joining the business honors cohort has been one of the best decisions I have ever made," he said. "The class sizes are small, which facilitates more instructor
attention, and the pace is accelerated. I've found the information in my business classes to be applicable to the real world as well as highly interesting. We also take trips to places such as New York, Washington D.C., and even India."
Always seeking opportunities and experiences, Wang spent spring break during his freshman year volunteering at a meditation center in Vermont through IUP's Alternative Spring Break program. He already has completed two internships, in the business office at Freeman's Auction House in Philadelphia and with ARAMARK's corporate office, and currently is seeking another in Philadelphia.
Wang hopes to pursue a law degree and MBA. His career aspiration is to work in corporate law.
Fill out this brief form,
and you'll also get a customized V.I.P. homepage with links to programs that interest you.
Share this with your friends:


text:
For the week ending 24 November 2007 / 14 Kislev 5768
A Female Sandy Koufax
It was a Jewish pitcher who made history back in 1965 by refusing to play in the World Series on Yom Kippur.
It was a Jewish karate champion who, 18 years later, made a somewhat similar gesture of Jewish pride by refusing to compete in the U.S. World Championship trials being held on Rosh Hashana.
Sara Rivka Emstoff, then known as Pam Glaser, holder of a fourth-degree black belt in karate, was the reigning U.S. women's national karate champion. Her refusal to violate the sanctity of the Jewish New Year ultimately left her out of the squad that went to the World Karate Championship matches in Taiwan.
"Though I was not observant at the time," explained this karate whiz during a recent visit to Israel," I felt a sense of Jewish pride and there was no way I would compete on the Jewish New Year no matter what the consequences."


text:
Skip navigation
Dear visitor, welcome to WesWorld. If this is your first visit here, please read the Help. It explains in detail how this page works. To use all features of this page, you should consider registering. Please use the registration form, to register here or read more information about the registration process. If you are already registered, please login here.
Tuesday, November 10th 2015, 8:46pm
Tuesday, November 10th 2015, 10:01pm
Friday, November 13th 2015, 5:48pm
Sunday, November 15th 2015, 2:49pm
Thanks. Here is another one...Nice work!
The Shadow
Sunday, November 15th 2015, 3:26pm
Sunday, November 15th 2015, 3:41pm
Sunday, November 15th 2015, 8:14pm
The Shadow
Sunday, November 15th 2015, 8:57pm
Monday, November 16th 2015, 1:09am
Monday, November 16th 2015, 9:45am
Tuesday, November 17th 2015, 11:53pm
Wednesday, November 18th 2015, 9:34am
Thursday, June 9th 2016, 10:22pm
Sunday, June 12th 2016, 10:49am
Forum Software: Burning Board® Lite 2.1.2 pl 1, developed by WoltLab® GmbH


text:
Brandon Jennings had 31 points and 10 assists, Monta Ellis scored 26 points against his former team and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away late to beat the Golden State Warriors 103-93 on Saturday night.
Ellis added five assists and five rebounds, and J.J. Redick finished with 15 points and seven assists while hitting some big shots in the fourth quarter to carry the Bucks to their fifth win in six games. In a matchup of teams transformed by a trade last season, Milwaukee has owned the matchup.
The Bucks are 3-0 against the Warriors since sending center Andrew Bogut to the Bay Area for Ellis.
Ellis shot 10 of 19 from the field and Jennings was 10 of 16, including 6 of 11 from beyond the arc. Bogut had four points, four assists and nine rebounds in 29 minutes in his first game against the Bucks since the trade.
Klay Thompson scored 18 points and Stephen Curry had 16 points and 10 assists for the Warriors, who played without David Lee. The All-Star forward sat out with a bruised right knee and is hopeful to return Monday night against the New York Knicks.
Milwaukee was also without its starting power forward. Ersan Ilyasova missed the game with a left knee injury that occurred in a loss at the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. He is day to day.
After falling behind by 10 points at the start of the fourth quarter, the Warriors rallied back - briefly. Thompson made a 3-pointer and a mid-range jumper to slice Milwaukee's lead to 86-85 midway through the quarter.
The Jennings-Ellis backcourt tandem turned out to be too much.
With the pair taking so much of the attention, Redick capitalized on the double teams the Warriors constantly threw their way. Redick made a difficult layup while Bogut hammered him to the floor, then hit two 3-pointers to put the Bucks ahead 96-87 with 2:47 to play.
Redick's right ankle twisted awkwardly when he landed. He lay on the floor in pain, limped to the bench with the assist of a trainer but returned when play resumed.
At that point, the game already had been decided.
Bogut, drafted No. 1 overall in 2005 by the Bucks, hadn't faced his former team since the trade last March that sent Ellis - a Warriors fan favorite - and forward Ekpe Udoh to Milwaukee for the 7-foot center. Bogut has played in 16 of 63 games this season. He missed most while recovering from left ankle surgery and sat out another six recently because of back spasms.
Bogut already had been ruled out for the season with the ankle injury when the Bucks traded him last March. He missed Milwaukee's win a few days later at Golden State and the Bucks' victory over the Warriors in Milwaukee on Jan. 26.
The trade transformed the Bucks from a slower team that relies on a big man in the middle to a high-scoring backcourt featuring Ellis and Jennings - a similar type of undersized duo that didn't work out for the Warriors. Ellis has started 81 games for the Bucks, including all 60 this season. He entered the game averaging a team-leading 18.8 points and 5.7 assists.
In his second game back at Oracle Arena since last year's trade, Ellis received a spirited ovation when he sprinted out for pregame warmups and again during introductions. There was no exchange before the opening tip between Ellis and former backcourt mate Curry, and both sided stayed relatively reserved.
At least their emotions did, anyway.
Ellis put together an array of dazzling drives off the dribble that wowed the crowd at the start. He scored 10 points in the first quarter, but the Bucks still trailed 28-24.
Curry and Thompson helped give Golden State an eight-point lead early in the second quarter behind their usual smooth shooting strokes. Carl Landry, who finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, added 11 points off the bench in the quarter - including a three-point play over Larry Sanders that had him flexing his biceps to keep the Warriors ahead 48-47 at the half.
Both teams shot 18 for 39 before the break.
Ellis and Jennings juked the Warriors all over the floor but made their biggest marks from long range. Jennings made 5 of his first 7 from beyond the arc, and Ellis banked in a 3-pointer to put Milwaukee ahead 75-66 late in the third quarter.
Former Warriors forward Mike Dunleavy endured the boos throughout to hit another 3 that gave the Bucks an 80-70 lead to start the fourth. He finished with nine points and eight rebounds.
NOTES: Thompson had scored at least 20 points in his previous four games, a career best. ... F Malcolm Thomas, signed to a 10-day contract from the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League on Friday, made his Warriors debut. He had two rebounds in three minutes. ... Ish Smith had one assist in 3 minutes in his first action in a Bucks uniform since coming over in the trade that also brought Redick from Orlando last month.


text:
Gross: If You're Curious What Squashing Was! "I Feel Like A Pancake"
"Dr. Drew talks to a woman who performs this shocking sexual fetish for willing customers and has home video for Drew and our audience to prove it." - Dr Drew
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text: Eli's Executive Pastry and Creative Research Chef Laurel Boger conducted a culinary demonstration on Eli's Hot Chocolate Cheesecake made with Salted Caramel at Chicago's Flower & Garden Show on March 15th. Her demonstration included baking tips, chocolate sampling and free recipe cards.Chef Boger knows how to dazzle Eli's domestic and international customers. In addition to Eli's delicious cheesecake and desserts, she also is a veteran cake designer at Eli's for giant cheesecakes served at corporate, entertainment and celebratory events including cheesecakes for both of President Obama's Inaugural Balls in 2009 and 2013. Don't miss our giant birthday cake cutting at Taste of Chicago on July 10, 2013 at 11am!


text:
Dear Annie: As a father of three, I always find Father's Day a little misleading. Kids don't have to purchase an overpriced card or tie to show their appreciation. I'd rather they simply keep doing what they are already doing: working hard in school. They don't have to be scholars or make the honor roll every time -- just doing their best is good enough for me. So this is for my kids:
I appreciate hearing from teachers and others what a great kid you are and the fact that you treat others in accordance to the Golden Rule. I appreciate when you mow the lawn or help Mom with the groceries, and that you are just a terrific person in general. I like it when you talk to me about your day and the issues you face, be it in school, sports or life.
Today is simply another Sunday, because every day is Father's Day to me. I think I speak for most dads out there and can tell you it's what your children do every day that matters. Thanks, kids, for another great year of fatherhood
— Wisconsin Dad
Dear Dad: We know you are speaking for a great many fathers today, and the message is an excellent one. Parents are honored every day of the year when their children do their best in school, help around the house and behave well toward others. It demonstrates that Mom and Dad have instilled good values, which is the best compliment. And on that note, happy Father's Day.
Here's a lovely piece by Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919):
He never made a fortune, or a noise, In the world where men are seeking after fame; But he had a healthy brood of girls and boys, Who loved the very ground on which he trod. They thought him just little short of God; Oh you should have heard the way they said his name — 'Father.'
There seemed to be a loving little prayer, In their voices, even when they called him 'Dad.' Though the man was never heard of anywhere, As a hero, yet somehow understood, He was doing well his part and making good; And you knew it, by the way his children had — of saying 'Father.'
He gave them neither eminence nor wealth, But he gave them blood untainted with a vice, And opulence of undiluted health. He was honest, and unpurchable and kind; He was clean in heart, and body, and in mind. So he made them heirs to riches without price — This father.
He never preached or scolded; and the rod — Well, he used it as a turning pole in play. But he showed the tender sympathy of God. To his children in their troubles, and their joys. He was always chum and comrade with his boys, And his daughters — oh, you ought to hear them say — 'Father.'
Now I think of all achievements 'tis the least, To perpetuate the species; it is done, By the insect and the serpent, and the beast. But the man who keeps his body, and his thought, Worth bestowing on an offspring love-begot, Then the highest earthly glory he was won, When in pride a grown-up daughter or a son says 'That's Father.'
Dear Annie: After reading about fathers telling their injured boys not to cry but to "be a big boy and tough it out," I had to tell you my story.
My friend "Clint" was in his basement. He wasn't expecting company, so he left the trapdoor open. Unfortunately, his daughter and 4-year-old grandson, "Mike," stopped by the house.
Suddenly, Mike came plunging headlong down the steep basement steps. Fortunately, he landed in a pile of empty cardboard boxes. Clint picked Mike up and brushed him off, and Mike started to cry. Clint told him, "Come on, you aren't hurt. Be a big boy. Don't cry." Mike stopped crying, became very angry, stamped his foot and retorted, "Big boy nothing! I'm suing."
— Riverside, Calif.
Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.


text:
MIAMI — Dwyane Wade finished his workout Monday and approached about a dozen reporters, one of the smallest media turnouts at a Miami Heat practice this season.
These days, the team with the NBA's best record almost seems like an afterthought.
"If it was packed in here right now, it would mean we were losing," Wade said. "When we look over and see a lot of people in here, we're not playing well."
And that certainly isn't the case.
Winners of six straight, all by at least 12 points, the Heat are in their best stretch of the season. The midpoint of the regular-season schedule awaits Tuesday when Miami (25-7) hosts Sacramento (10-21), losers of five straight. Here's one example of how wildly different things have gone for those clubs: Miami has led by at least 20 points in each of its last six games, while the Kings have only enjoyed that margin once this season — for all of 37 seconds.
If the spotlight is going to shine elsewhere these days, the Heat are fine with that arrangement.
"It's quiet as hell around here and we're doing pretty good," Heat forward Chris Bosh said. "But that's to be expected. And we wouldn't have it any other way. That's just the name of the game. That's the business. That's how it's always going to be. You're more of a story when you have controversy."
Or a phenomenon.
Already in Miami — and to the team's chagrin, given that Sacramento is next on the schedule and therefore supposed to be the focus — there's no shortage of talk about Thursday night's home game against the Knicks, and none of that buzz is surrounding the years-old rivalry between the teams.
No, the Jeremy Lin craze is going strong, with ticket demand for Thursday rivaling what was going on during last season's NBA finals against Dallas.
So as Linsanity reigns, other NBA story lines like the Heat passing Chicago for the NBA's best record, San Antonio taking a 10-game winning streak into its game Monday night, even the looming All-Star weekend seem almost forgotten.
"We don't know if people get bored (with Miami winning) or not," Heat forward LeBron James said. "We just know there's a lot more going on. I guess there's other, better story lines right now going on in the league, so we can go out and just play the game and just try to do it at a high level. Let everybody else get the headlines right now and just play Miami Heat basketball."
Miami's numbers of late, including this six-game winning streak, are flirting with absurd.
Wade has connected on at least half his shots in 10 straight games, his longest run since doing that 11 straight times as a rookie. The Heat are shooting 49.2 percent over their last six games — the second-best mark in the league since Feb. 10, 0.1 percent off Oklahoma City's pace — while holding teams to an NBA-best 39.3 percent mark from the floor over that span.
Things are going so well for Miami, neither Wade nor James have been asked to play much in fourth quarters lately.
"Getting tired of sitting down in the fourth quarter, personally," James said Monday, the look on his face making it clear that he wasn't being entirely serious. "It's messing up my averages."
The Heat know what's happening now likely represents just a momentary blip on the attention-grabbing meter.
James has been talked about as an MVP frontrunner for weeks already and was at the center of a huge story last week when he said he would not rule out one day maybe returning to Cleveland as a player. The Heat are sending six representatives to All-Star weekend, where the second half of the season, the chase for the 2012 championship — and the loss in the 2011 finals — are sure to be popular topics.
So when the all-about-Miami craze returns, the Heat say they'll be ready.
"We're comfortable in our world now," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Monday. "There can be a lot of noise. It can be relatively minimal noise. I think we're able now to compartmentalize and focus on what's real, our team and trying to improve and trying to get ourselves ready to play at our optimal level during the playoffs. That's the only thing that matters."
Wade almost said he's welcoming the break, both in terms of getting some late-game minutes off, and without the levels of all-the-time scrutiny that has seemed to follow the Heat since he, Bosh and James teamed up in 2010.
"It's great," Wade said. "We're focusing on what we need to do. The only attention we're thinking about is giving each other the attention that we need as a team and making sure that everyone in here knows how they important they are to our success and what our goal is. Our goal is to be the best team in the NBA at the end of the year and not right now."


text:
Complex machining easily realized!
DMG MORI Exclusive Technology Cycles are the true assistants of the production-oriented programming to increase productivity and safety as well as to extend machine capability.
DMG MORI uses cookies to ensure you the best experience on our website. When you browse the website you agree to our use of cookies. More information on data protection and revocation. Terms and Conditions. Imprint. Exlusion of liability


text:
Monday, April 18, 2011
Lori is out of commission for a while.....
131 comments:
Hi Lori - Hope you're feeling better soon. I'll be sending you good thoughts.ReplyDelete
Praying for you!!!!ReplyDelete
Sending Lori some hugs and some healing -- remember to take the time to care for you! xoReplyDelete
whatever they are, I am praying full and speedy recovery.ReplyDelete
Grace and Peace to you!
Get well soon, Lori! Take your time.ReplyDelete
So sorry to hear you are out of commission. I hope you are feeling better soon.ReplyDelete
Hey there, thinking of you.ReplyDelete
Oh dear! I sincerely hope it's nothing serious!ReplyDelete
Hoping you feel better soon.
Hugs, coffeeaddict
Take time to heal, look forward to when you are back.ReplyDelete
Hi Lori, I hope you get well soon. :) Will keep you in my thoughts!ReplyDelete
Cousin Corporation of America
Lori, I'm sending you lots of get well hugs and saying prayers for a swift recovery. Rest up and take care!!!ReplyDelete
Feel better soon. Hugs.ReplyDelete
Hi Lori, my heart sunk when i read this post my heart goes out to you Miss Lori & your family and i hope you get well soon i will miss you but take care of yourself and we will be here waiting when you get back Hugs & kisses from Canada xoxo ttfn L:)ReplyDelete
Hope you feel better very soon! *big hug*ReplyDelete
Get well soon! I wish you a speedy recovery and please take good care of yourself.ReplyDelete
Dear Sweet Lori Do take care of YOU my prayers are with you and your family. Be BlessedReplyDelete
Wishing you well, Miss Lori! Hugs to you. Rest up. Take it easy. Sending prayers and bright thoughts your way.ReplyDelete
Enjoy the day.
Oh Lori! Hugs and prayers your way XOXOReplyDelete
Hope you get to feeling better soon. Take care.ReplyDelete
So sad to read this post this morning, sending prayers and positive thoughts your way, be well, hugs, LauraReplyDelete
sorry to read you're not feeling well..ReplyDelete
sending you healing thoughts and prayers..
I will be sending tons of prayers for you Lori. I hope you are alright and that whatever is wrong is healed by the Lord very quickly.ReplyDelete
Shannon C
Lori - sorry you are out of commission. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.ReplyDelete
Best, best wishes to you Lori and positive thoughts - I hope you are back up and running soon. x x xReplyDelete
- Cheryl9:17 AM
Hi Lori - I'm so sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. I hope you are much better soon!ReplyDelete
Best wished Lori - Hope you feel better soon.ReplyDelete
Hi Lori - Hope you feel better soon! You are in my thoughts. Take care!ReplyDelete
Hi Lori - Hope you feel better soon! You're in my thoughts,take care!ReplyDelete
Sorry you are out of commission Lori - hope you are better soon. Take care of yourself.ReplyDelete
Hope you're feeling better soon! Will keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery.ReplyDelete
Take care!
Hugs, my friend! Take some time for you and just rest - you deserve it!ReplyDelete
Lori- I send you wishes for good health and hope it comes quickly and easily. I also wish for your family to get through this time easily too. We are all here sending our strength and best wishes - I hope you feel the energy.ReplyDelete
Oh, Lori! Feel better soon!ReplyDelete
I really hope Lori gets well soon. Take care and take your time.ReplyDelete
Oh dear Lori, I am so sorry to hear you are not well. Please get better soon! I am thinking of you, longing for you and sending magical Trans-Atlantic-get-well-wishes. Take care. Big big HUG!ReplyDelete
Sending lots of prayers to you. You are so tough and strong, I know this won't keep you down long. Much love, ShirleyReplyDelete
Sending get well wishes your way-hope you are feeling better soon!ReplyDelete
Hello Lori,ReplyDelete
I'm picturing you healed, whole, and happy. Sending you healing thoughts and prayers.
Lori, Hope you are feeling better soon. Take Care -ReplyDelete
Lori, hang in there and get well soon!...rest up!ReplyDelete
Get well soon! Know that you have a LOT of people praying for your speedy recovery!ReplyDelete
Oh, Lori. I'm so sorry to hear this. Hope you're better soon. Really soon. Sending hugs your way and healing thoughts and prayers.ReplyDelete
Hope you will feel better soon - sending prayers and good thoughts for you and your family. This is my favorite blog even if I'm not a beader!ReplyDelete
Prayers for you and your family, Lori. Take time to recover, rest and heal.ReplyDelete
So sorry to hear that. Hoping for a quick recovery!ReplyDelete
Take care of yourself and do not come back until you are completely ready. We will miss your blogs. Wishes for a complete recovery.ReplyDelete
Get well soon lovely!ReplyDelete
Deb x
hope you are well soon......take time to get better, don't rush it, you are in my thoughts and prayers, take care!ReplyDelete
Oh no! My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.ReplyDelete
Feel better, soon, Lori! I'm thinking about you and sending healing thoughts your way. Hugs, ChristineReplyDelete
Lori, I hope everything is okay with you. Get well soon!ReplyDelete
Take the time you need to take care of yourself. We'll be here, ready to celebrate when you feel better!ReplyDelete
Hey girl, I'm sending {{{hugs}}} & prayers. Hope you recover quickLy & can get back to the things you enJOY <3ReplyDelete
Feel better soon, ok? Don't make me come up there ;)ReplyDelete
Sending hugs and healing thoughts. Feel better, huh?!ReplyDelete
Get well soon. We will be missing your cheery words each day.ReplyDelete
hope your feeling better soon xxxxxxReplyDelete
Please get well soon. You are missed.ReplyDelete
I am so sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. Please take time to heal and know that many prayers are being lifted up for you.ReplyDelete
Allow me to be another name on the long long list of friends wishing you well.ReplyDelete
My prayers to you for good health and recovery.
Oh Lori, Hope you feel better soon. My prayers for you. - Love Dita.ReplyDelete
Prayers for you and your family...ReplyDelete
Sorry to hear that Lori - thinking of you!ReplyDelete
Dang, Lori, get well soon, my girl!ReplyDelete
Prayers, thoughts, get well wishes....doctors... one of them has got to work!!!ReplyDelete
Hang in there...we are all pulling for ya!!!
Hi Lori,ReplyDelete
I've just started following your wonderful blog. I hope you feel better soon.
So sorry that you are having some health problems, Lori. 8(ReplyDelete
I will be praying for complete healing. Take Care and be back soon! Hugs!
Lori, I hope you get to feeling better very soon. Get plenty of rest. *Hugs*ReplyDelete
so so sorry!!!! praying you feel better soon!! {{hugs}}ReplyDelete
Sending beady wishes for a speedy recovery. We miss you!ReplyDelete
Lori - I'm praying for you! I hope you are better soon!ReplyDelete
Lori get better! I hope you will be better soon...get the rest and strength back that you need! Take your time Lori we will all still be here. Huggs xxReplyDelete
Sending prayers and best wishes - hope you will be up on your feet again soon!ReplyDelete
Thinking of you...get well soon. LeslieReplyDelete
Lori, so sorry to hear this. Will pray for your recovery and endurance.ReplyDelete
Take care...feel better soon!!!ReplyDelete
hey, sweetie....hope you back making up your gorgeous designs soon. take care.ReplyDelete
sending good thoughts and whatever else you need...
Hi Lori Fell better your good karma will carry you through if there is anything I can do for you please let me know. Sending positiveReplyDelete
thoughts to you
It's sad to hear you are not feeling well. I'm sending thoughts and prayers your way for healing and strength. Take care of you!
Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery.ReplyDelete
Get well soon!
Hi Lori, hope you feel better soon! Sending prayers, love and good thoughts your way,ReplyDelete
Big hugs, Sanda xoxo
Oh, Lori, I'm so sorry to hear you're under the weather. Please take care of yourself and get healthy - you brighten our day so much!ReplyDelete
Speedy recovery Lori, hope you're feeling better soon. Sending healing thoughts from across the ocean.ReplyDelete
Lori, sending prayers, caring thoughts and positive energy your way ...ReplyDelete
Hi Lori...I hope you get to feeling better soon...I've got you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs!ReplyDelete
Stephanie McGinley
Lori prayers for health and speedy complete recovery. Waiting for your return...ReplyDelete
Awww! I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you get better soon.ReplyDelete
Oh I hope you're doing ok and feeling better soon. Keeping you in my prayers...ReplyDelete
Oh no! I hope that you get to feeling better soon.ReplyDelete


text:
The Dalai Lama has sent his congratulations to newly elected Pope Francis and praised his choice of name.
The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader said in a statement Thursday that while he was not especially familiar with Catholic saints, he was a fan of St. Francis of Assisi.
`'His discipline, the simplicity of his way of life and his love for all creatures are qualities that I find deeply inspiring," the Dalai Lama said. `'I am moved to know that his is the name you have chosen for your papacy."
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate said he looked forward to meeting the new pope soon, just as he had met with his three predecessors.


text:
Unsurpassed Reliability and Accuracy for Critical Chemical Dosing
Controlled-volume metering pumps and customized solutions that maximize uptime and lower maintenance costs.
Milton Roy Mixing
Standard and custom-made agitators to meet the complex processes of your application.
Chemical Processing
Safely and reliably handle harsh processing operations with customizable metering pumps and packages
Smart Pumping
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and a whole product solution could offer better predictive analytics and preventive maintenance.
Latest News
Milton Roy® Joins Ingersoll Rand
May 16, 2019
Milton Roy unveils PROTEUS™ Metering Pump at WEFTEC
October 17, 2016
Milton Roy Enhances mRoy Metering Pump for Water Treatment, Chemical Processing and Oil & Gas Markets
June 23, 2016
Overview & Values
Built on a strong reputation of reliability, Milton Roy combines vast industry experience, a proven track record and a culture of continuous technological improvement to deliver the most reliable, comprehensive range of metering pumps and mixing technology. Milton Roy pushes boundaries by anticipating and responding to challenges faced by industries worldwide and provides customized solutions to meet your toughest applications.