text:
iPad Pro to Allegedly Feature USB-C, Bluetooth Stylus, NFC and More
by István Fekete – Mon, May 4, 2015
Alongside its (rumoured) 12.9-inch screen, the iPad Pro will include another set of features that will make the device appealing to customers, AppleInsider reports, citing an inside source familiar with Apple's future product plans.
The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 already incorporate an NFC controller, so it is logical that the bigger-screen iPad should include an NFC radio, because it would make pairing/connecting devices frictionless. Also, it could help transform the iPad Pro into an mPOS system.
The source also mentioned that the iPad Pro would feature a new touchscreen with "improved touch latency", aimed at improving customer experience with the rumoured Bluetooth stylus. In addition to what we've heard so far about that built-in accessory, the source says it will feature a pressure-sensitive input.
An interesting addition to the feature mix is the USB-C port, which we saw in the newly launched 12-inch Retina MacBook. While the source couldn't tell whether the Lightning port would be replaced by the USB-C port, you may recall that earlier renderings showed two ports, so the possibility is there. However, let's not forget that Apple did not include a separate charging port with the MacBook, so we can expect it to do so the same with the iPad, considering that the number of ports has been limited since its launch.
It's a no-brainer that the iPad Pro will feature the latest-and-greatest Apple chip, considering that the iPad Air 2 incorporates the A8X chip, a faster variant of the custom SoC used with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
Apple Allegedly Pushing Music Labels to Stop Free Music Streaming Tiers
István Fekete


It is a large urban centre of a vast plain full of peach trees. During the Ottoman occupation it was called Roumlouki because it had many Romioi (the political name by which the Greeks were known during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages) inhabitants. From the folklore heritage of the village specific female costumes, which include something like a fez reminding of a casque from the times of Alexander the Great, are still preserved. Alexandria is located 25 km NE of Veria.


Looking for something else on my computer, I came across this story in an email that was forwarded to me by a friend back in 2007.
It meant a lot to me back then and it still does today. I'm sure I forwarded it on to other people at the time but I think it's just as appropriate these days. Maybe even more so.
Subject: Fw: Who you are.
A teacher in New York decided to honor each of her seniors in High School by telling them the difference each of them had made. She called each student to the front of the class, one at a time.
Afterwards, the teacher decided to do a class project, to see what kind of impact recognition would have on a Community. She gave each of the students three more blue ribbons, and instructed them to go out and spread this acknowledgment ceremony. Then they were to follow up on the results, see who honored whom, and report back to the class in about a week.
Later that day, the junior executive went in to see his boss, who had been noted, by the way, as being kind of a grouchy fellow. He sat his boss down, and he told him that he deeply admired him for being a creative genius.
The boss seemed very surprised. The junior executive asked him if he would accept the gift of the blue ribbon, and would he give him permission to put it on him. His surprised boss said, "Well, sure." The junior executive took the blue ribbon and placed it right on his boss's jacket, above his heart.
That night, the boss came home to his 14-year-old son, and sat him down. He said, "The most incredible thing happened to me today. I was in my office, and one of the junior executives came in and told me he admired me, and gave me a blue ribbon for being a creative genius. Imagine! He thinks I'm a creative genius! Then he put this blue ribbon that says, "Who I Am Makes a Difference", on my jacket above my heart. He gave me an extra ribbon and asked me to find somebody else to honor.
As I was driving home tonight, I started thinking about who I would honor with this ribbon, and I thought about you. I want to honor you. My days are really hectic and when I come home, I don't pay a lot of attention to you.
The startled boy started to sob and sob, and he couldn't stop crying. His whole body shook. He looked up at his father and said through his tears, "Dad, earlier tonight I sat in my room and wrote a letter to you and Mom, explaining why I had killed myself, and I asked you to forgive me. I was going to commit suicide tonight after you were asleep. I just didn't think that you cared at all. The letter is upstairs. I don't think I need it after all." His father walked upstairs and found a heartfelt letter full of anguish and pain.
The boss went back to work a changed man. He was no longer a grouch, but made sure to let all of his employees know that they made a difference.
The junior executive helped several other young people with career planning, and never forgot to let them know that they made a difference in his life… one being the boss' son. And the young boy and his classmates learned a valuable lesson, "Who you are DOES make a difference".
You are under no obligation to pass this on to anyone… not to two people, or to two hundred. As far as I am concerned, you can forget it and move on. On the other hand, if you want, you could send it to all of the people who mean something to you, or send it to the one, two, or three people who mean the most.
Or, just smile and know that I think that you are important, or you wouldn't have received this in the first place. Who you are does make a difference, and I wanted you to know that. I'm passing the blue ribbon to you, for who YOU are does make a difference, too. May GOD BLESS YOU.


The change in velocity as a function of time. Acceleration usually refers to increasing velocity. Generally refers to the rate of change in instantaneous velocity. In common speech, the term acceleration is only used for an increase in speed. In physics, acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity, or as the second derivative of position (with respect to time). In SI units, acceleration is measured in meters/second² (m•s2).
Back Electro-Motive Force (BEMF) occurs in motors or Counter Electro-Motive Force (CEMF) occurs in inductors. BEMF is a voltage produced across a winding of a motor due ot the winding turns being cut by a magnetic field while the motor is operating. This voltage is directly proportional to rotor velocity and is opposite in polarity to the applied voltage.
Related to settling time is an indication of the rate of decay of a signal to its steady state value.
The change in velocity as a function of time. Deceleration usually refers to decreasing velocity. Generally refers to the rate of change in instantaneous velocity. In common speech, the term deceleration is only used for a decrease in speed. In physics, deceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity, or as the second derivative of position (with respect to time). In SI units, acceleration is measured in meters/second² (m•s2).
Remnant positioning holding torque of unenergized motor with permanent magnets.
Also, called Static Torque. Maximum external force that can be applied to a stopped but energized motor without causing the rotor to rotate.
An electronic control technique that proportions the current in a step motor's windings to provide additional intermediate positions between poles. Produces smooth rotation over a wide speed range and high positional resolution.
Designates the condition resulting from energizing a motor at a multiple of its natural frequency (usually the third orders condition). Torque loss and oscillation can occur in under damped open-loop systems.
Maximum torque that motor can overcome to accelerate stopped load to the synchronous speed.
Maximum frictional torque the motor can overcome on the rotating load before the load in pulled out of step by the friction.
The frequency of the step pulses applied to a motor driver. The pulse rate multiplied by the resolution of the motor/driver combination (in steps/revolution) yields the rotational speed in revolutions per second.
The acceleration or deceleration of the motor. May also refer to the change in frequency of the applied step pulse train.
The smallest positioning increment that can be achieved in motor/driver combination. Usually defined as the number of steps required for a motor's shaft to rotate one complete revolution.
The angle the shaft rotates upon receipt of a single step pulse.
Force tending to produce rotation.


Paying a visit to %town% shouldn't always deny you the chance ride within your Mercedes Benz even when you have travelled from abroad. Through prestige Mercedes Benz 4x4 Car Hire in %town% rental-car services, you will be able to savor your usual ride or lifetime-dream ride of these classic cars at a price effective price. These cars are delivered at your convenience thanks to the high number of Prestige Mercedes Benz 4x4 Car Hire in %town% outlets which effectively brings a reverse phone lookup to consumers' proximity.
Whenever you need more info about any Prestige Mercedes Benz through the list, the "More Details" section associated with every model featured in your collection can be a great solace point to suit your needs. These section increases the most precise features and knowledge regarding the Benz Model that you are looking at to be able to provide you with a clear meaning of that particular prestige car.
After picking needed prestige Mercedes Benz, you'll must keep to the "Get a Quote" link that may lead you to page that displays a questionaire to fill some personal details about yourself. A few of the details entailed within this form would be the Name, Email, Phone Contacts, Sort of vehicle selected, Start Destination and Date, the final Destination and Date in addition to Additional Notes where you need to. After providing these details, your quote will be evaluated along with your car of is going to be delivered at your convenience after it is all totally finalised very little ado.
Do you think you're moving into %town%? You may need a prestige range rover sport car that will help you in your important events for example important celebration in your own life. You can actually access the cars through hiring them. This is basically the best technique to get the car and utilize it when you have not even chose to buy. You may be wondering on where to locate the prestige cars that you should hire. After selecting range rover sport because your best car to rent it is simple to understand it through prestige range rover sport car rental in %town%. It is possible to have the services at luxurycarhire%town%.com. Are mainly some important things about hiring your automobile in the company.
You may enjoy a prestige car for you to use under short notice. You do not have to be concerned since the services made available from the biggest range rover sport car rental in %town% are located in a duration of the afternoon. You can just return from the workplace as soon as the day`s tiresome work and choose to hire your car online. The organization has competent managers that will respond on your order from the shortest time.
You might like to own several prestige cars to be used within your event aside from the range rover sport. In utilizing the organization you are going to be capable of access are eco-friendly that you might become to hire easily .The company has cars it can easily rent for you such as Lamborghini, Porsche and a lot of more that you might imagine..
The business is widespread over %town% having more than 35 offices in several countries in %town% .This can assure you the best services from any country that they have their operations. In case you want to employ any prestige car just call the organization utilizing their online contact forms and will also be attended to satisfactorily.


text:
Ozzfest returns, representing heavy-metal rebirth
Rob Zombie performs during the Mayhem Festival in Devore.
Black Label Society headlines the second stage at Ozzfest on Saturday in Devore. Frontman Zakk Wylde was Ozzy Osbourne's longtime guitarist and collaborator.
By Vanessa Franko and Special To The Press-Enterprise | The Press-Enterprise
August 13, 2010 at 12:34 p.m.
Throughout the summer, an unprecedented motorcade of hard rock
royalty has roared in for official audiences with Inland Southern
Iron Maiden, Rob Zombie and the Scorpions already have passed
through. On Saturday, the man who's arguably the emperor emeritus
of headbangers, Ozzy Osbourne, revives his Ozzfest in its Devore
birthplace.
No doubt about it, Inland Southern California is a haven for
metal, the loud, aggressive hard rock spawned in working-class
towns in England in the late 1960s. Despite the genre's rough-hewn
outlaw "metalhead" stereotype, fans here are generally mainstream
folks, including professionals and parents who bring their children
to the shows.
Osbourne, the leader of Ozzfest, became a household name with
the band Black Sabbath, one of the forefathers of heavy metal and
famous for songs such as "Iron Man," "Paranoid" and "Sabbath Bloody
Sabbath," full of crunching guitars.
Osbourne's popularity reignited with the MTV reality show that
featured his family, "The Osbournes," on which Osbourne was
presented as the bumbling, marble-mouthed father dealing with the
next generation.
"Ozzy's real fans aren't really in Hollywood, they're outside of
L.A. We pull from so many areas down in San Bernardino," his
manager and wife Sharon Osbourne said in a telephone interview
earlier this week.
Mike Zara, who hosts "The Mosh Pit" weekly heavy metal show on
Redlands-based radio station KCAL 96.7-FM, said the demographics of
the region, including a sizable blue-collar work force, has helped
make heavy metal part of the Inland soundtrack.
He said the station's history of playing the heavy music for
more than 30 years has also kept the genre popular in the
region.
"Riverside and San Bernardino have a rough edge. It can be a
little bit dangerous," said Riverside resident Joey Hernandez, a
recent law school graduate and heavy metal fan. "That desperation
leads to people indulging in angsty music."
Eddie Trunk, a nationally syndicated DJ based in New York who
hosts VH-1 Classic's "That Metal Show," said the music and its fans
always have had an "us-versus-them" attitude.
"Metal has always had a passionate fan base," he said.
Trunk said unlike other genres that have gone in and out of
style, metal lovers tend to be fans for life and pass the torch of
guitar riffs and thundering drums on to the next generation.
"The parents bring their kids," said Tony Shafer, of Rancho
Cucamonga, before the gates opened at Iron Maiden's show in Devore
in June. "You'll see little kids with Iron Maiden T-shirts and the
parents will be rocking out."
Zara recently did a promotion with the Scorpions for the band's
recent Ontario show — the winner got to be the band's roadie for
the day. Among the winners: a mother and daughter.
He said bands who wanted Los Angeles on their resume realize the
Inland region is where the shows will be packed.
The hard-edged rock music is having a mainstream
renaissance.
Orange County-based heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold knocked
out rapper Eminem to top the Billboard album charts this week.
The national touring festival Mayhem, which came to Devore in
July, has seen ticket sales rise 32 percent over last year despite
the sagging economy, tour spokesman Greg Cortez said.
Hard rock and heavy metal anthems are ubiquitous in popular
video games such as "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band."
"'Crazy Train' has become synonymous with a stadium anthem,"
Trunk said about Osbourne's most famous tune.
Ozzfest itself set the precedent for heavy metal festivals that
followed, such as Mayhem, Zara said.
Osbourne's festival, which launched in Devore in 1996, last
ventured Inland in 2007 and held one show in Texas in 2008 before
taking a hiatus in 2009.
"We had no idea in the first place that it was going to take off
as big as it did," Ozzy Osbourne said in a recent conference call
with reporters.
He said he got tired of doing the same routine every year, so he
took a break and some years didn't headline. Now, Osbourne is back
on his flagship event.
"If it takes off, it takes off. If it doesn't, it's been one of
the greatest experiences of my life," he said.
Reach Vanessa Franko at 951-368-9575 or vfranko@pressenterprise.com
Who: Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue and Rob Halford will each
perform full sets on the main stage. Zakk Wylde and Black Label
Society will headline the second stage.
When: Noon Saturday
Where: San Manuel Amphitheater, 2575 Glen Helen Parkway,
Tickets: $19.50-$155; available through Ticketmaster at
www.ticketmaster.com
On the Web: www.ozzfest.com Events in heavy-metal land this
June 19: Iron Maiden delays start time at San Manuel
Amphitheater to allow the throng of fans outside the gates time to
get in.
July 10: Mayhem Festival kicks off its summer run at San Manuel
Amphitheater. Festival ticket sales are up 32 percent over last
July 29: Scorpions farewell tour stops at Citizens Business Bank
Arena in Ontario
Saturday: Ozzfest returns to San Manuel Amphitheater, where it
started in 1996.
Aug. 28 and 29: Up From the Ashes III Christian metal festival
takes over The Vault in Temecula.
Vanessa Franko | Digital Director of Entertainment and Features
Vanessa Franko is the Digital Director of Entertainment and Features for the Southern California News Group. Vanessa graduated from Boston University with a journalism degree and her first newspaper job was in her home state of Maryland working at The Capital in Annapolis, where she was a general assignment and breaking news reporter. Vanessa became the pop culture reporter at The Press-Enterprise in Riverside in 2006 and later took on the music and casinos beats prior to becoming the Features Editor and then Assistant Managing Editor overseeing features and sports. She has reported on everything from the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to the MLB All-Star Game as a reporter, photographer, videographer and on-camera personality. In June 2019, Poynter wrote about Vanessa and the Southern California News Group Entertainment Squad's approach to covering local entertainment journalism. She's seen shows at every major concert venue in Southern California, but most special was when Paul McCartney played the high-desert roadhouse Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown for a couple hundred fans in October 2016.
Follow Vanessa Franko @vanessafranko
Special To The Press-Enterprise

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Do you believe that coffee mugs have changed many people lifestyles? Yeah, it has changed many people lifestyles. Earlier, people used to carry large flasks containing their favorite beverages to their workplace. Others had to install coffee brewers on their premises in a bid to quench thirst and stay productive. All that is not necessary because travel coffee mugs have kicked them out of the competition. Some of the pros of owning a travel coffee mug are that they are light, portable and are available in different sizes.
Besides, they are affordable and usually have robust cases to keep temperatures constant so that you can drink your coffee in its original taste. Apart from being light and portable, they are also easy to use in different places such as offices, home and on the go. Having a wide diversity of brands to select from is quite tricky. But, there are certain things you should factor in when researching for a coffee mug.
To cite a few, you need to choose the one with excellent heat retention. Also, makes sure that the mug seals are leak proof. Thirdly, one-hand usability is a great feature for any device. Besides, it should be dishwasher safe to allow simple and quick cleaning. If it is not dishwasher safe, it should have a wide opening to allow easy cleaning. Last but not least, it should have a sturdy construction to tolerate accidental falls which are occasionally experienced during morning or evening rush. Well, here is a top 10 list of the best travel coffee mugs as per our research.


Diwali Haul and Daily Desserts! - Divassence!
I know a lot of these can be bought at lesser prices online but there is nothing like visiting a store (minus the traffic) and looking and testing out various makeup products, discovering the right color by swatching a hundred million things and impulsive shopping!!!
Swatches and reviews coming soon!
Amazing, amazing stuff, Deepika!!! I totally LOVE the beautiful yummies you've made for Daily Desserts! I had eyes ONLY for the beautiful culinary awesomeness you've created, and I'm totally in awe =) Rockstar!!
And the diwali desserts are awesome!! My mouth is already watering!!!
what a haul deeps…………… the nail pops are great……… want to waatch the reviews of yellow colorama and green nail crush and liplace….
Hey that's so sweet of you! thank you!!!!
ohh im just seeing this.. I love ur cakepops.. how do I order these?


Tallahassee, Fla. -- Neal Studd, a five-time Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) Coach of the Year at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), has been named head coach of Florida State's men's and women's swimming and diving program by Vice President and Director of Athletics Stan Wilcox today.
Studd, a native of Ipswich, United Kingdom, led FGCU's women's program to six CCSA Championships (2009-13, 15) and a 28-1 all-time conference record since beginning the program at the Ft. Myers, Fla., school in 2007.
Studd coached St. Lucia in the 2012 Olympic Games as well as his former FGCU swimmer Danielle Beaubrun. It marked his second international coaching stint with St. Lucia after serving as the country's head coach at the World Championships in Shanghai, China in 2011.
"I am thrilled to be the new head coach at FSU," said Studd. "It is an amazing opportunity for me professionally and for my family personally. To be in a position to lead the program at such a prestigious University that combines truly outstanding academics and athletics is really a dream come true for me.
Studd was selected to begin the women's swimming and diving program at FGCU in 2006 after spending eight seasons with the swimming staff at his alma mater Florida Atlantic University (FAU).
An outstanding sprints swimmer at FAU from 1994-98, Studd set several varsity records, served as the men's team captain and was a National Independent Conference (NIC) champion and two-time Olympic Trials qualifier.
Studd earned a B.S. in Finance from FAU in 1998 and his MBA from the school in 2002. He and his wife Leah have two children together, daughter Sophia (2) and son Henry, born November 2013.


text:
package net.ilexiconn.magister.adapter;

import com.google.gson.Gson;
import com.google.gson.JsonArray;
import com.google.gson.JsonElement;
import com.google.gson.JsonObject;
import com.google.gson.TypeAdapter;
import com.google.gson.stream.JsonReader;
import com.google.gson.stream.JsonWriter;

import net.ilexiconn.magister.adapter.type.AppointmentTypeAdapter;
import net.ilexiconn.magister.adapter.type.DisplayTypeAdapter;
import net.ilexiconn.magister.adapter.type.InfoTypeAdapter;
import net.ilexiconn.magister.container.Appointment;
import net.ilexiconn.magister.container.type.AppointmentType;
import net.ilexiconn.magister.container.type.DisplayType;
import net.ilexiconn.magister.container.type.InfoType;
import net.ilexiconn.magister.util.DateUtil;
import net.ilexiconn.magister.util.GsonUtil;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.text.ParseException;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;

public class AppointmentAdapter extends TypeAdapter<Appointment[]> {
    private static Gson gson;

    static {
        Map<Class<?>, TypeAdapter<?>> map = new HashMap<Class<?>, TypeAdapter<?>>();
        map.put(AppointmentType.class, new AppointmentTypeAdapter());
        map.put(DisplayType.class, new DisplayTypeAdapter());
        map.put(InfoType.class, new InfoTypeAdapter());
        gson = GsonUtil.getGsonWithAdapters(map);
    }

    @Override
    public void write(JsonWriter out, Appointment[] value) throws IOException {
        throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not implemented");
    }

    @Override
    public Appointment[] read(JsonReader in) throws IOException {
        JsonObject object = gson.getAdapter(JsonElement.class).read(in).getAsJsonObject();
        if (object.has("Items")) {
            JsonArray array = object.get("Items").getAsJsonArray();
            List<Appointment> appointmentList = new ArrayList<Appointment>();
            for (JsonElement element : array) {
                JsonObject object1 = element.getAsJsonObject();
                Appointment appointment = gson.fromJson(object1, Appointment.class);
                try {
                    appointment.startDate = DateUtil.stringToDate(appointment.startDateString);
                    appointment.endDate = DateUtil.stringToDate(appointment.endDateString);
                } catch (ParseException e) {
                    e.printStackTrace();
                }
                appointment.type = gson.getAdapter(AppointmentType.class).fromJsonTree(object1.getAsJsonPrimitive("Type"));
                appointment.displayType = gson.getAdapter(DisplayType.class).fromJsonTree(object1.getAsJsonPrimitive("WeergaveType"));
                appointment.infoType = gson.getAdapter(InfoType.class).fromJsonTree(object1.getAsJsonPrimitive("InfoType"));
                appointmentList.add(appointment);
            }
            return appointmentList.toArray(new Appointment[appointmentList.size()]);
        } else {
            Appointment appointment = gson.fromJson(object, Appointment.class);
            try {
                appointment.startDate = DateUtil.stringToDate(appointment.startDateString);
                appointment.endDate = DateUtil.stringToDate(appointment.endDateString);
            } catch (ParseException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
            appointment.type = gson.getAdapter(AppointmentType.class).fromJsonTree(object.getAsJsonPrimitive("Type"));
            appointment.displayType = gson.getAdapter(DisplayType.class).fromJsonTree(object.getAsJsonPrimitive("WeergaveType"));
            appointment.infoType = gson.getAdapter(InfoType.class).fromJsonTree(object.getAsJsonPrimitive("InfoType"));
            return new Appointment[]{appointment};
        }
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


5 Cool Creations You Can Acquire Now in 2018 # 14.
( ɔ ◔ ‿ ◔) ɔ # 13 ➠ https://youtu.be/RcIbvhLa0qQ.
Please strike the "LIKE" button if you like it:–RRB-.
New & Interesting finds from throughout Amazon (Finds Updated Daily ⏳) https://amzn.to/2HMUXha.
Subscribe for more video clips! ► http://goo.gl/vWN35U.
Like/Follow us on Facebook ► https://goo.gl/q69SnR.
Follow us on Twitter ► https://goo.gl/fBbZLS.
Join United States on Google+ ► http://goo.gl/2XSG8v.
➥ I wish you all appreciate this video clip, bear in mind to SUBSCRIBE to my channel, it's revealing your assistance and also assists me a great deal.


text:
Download The Partner Ebook PDF
The Partner
Publisher : Good Press
"The Partner" by Joseph Conrad. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
The Partner's 20 Minute Guide (Second Edition)
by The Center for Motivation and Change
Publisher : Lulu.com
The Partner's 20 Minute Guide helps partners change their loved one's substance use. Developed by psychologists at the Center for Motivation and Change, the 20 Minute Guide pulls from Motivational Interviewing (MI), CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to give family members the best tools to help a loved one change their substance use while staying connected and using the power of science and kindness. This guide will help you with such tools as: How to react when your child has been using substances and when he has NOT been using; How to utilize your support network as effectively as possible; Getting more of what you want to see from your spouse and less of what you don't; How to talk to your partner so that you are more likely to be heard; How to take care of yourself all along the way.
Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Surviving Sex Addiction For Partners and Those Who Want to Help Them
by Paula Hall
Sex and pornography addiction are growing problems that devastate the lives of partners as well as sufferers. Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective has been written to help partners and those who care about them to survive the shock of discovering their partner is a sex addict and to help them make decisions about the future of their relationships and their lives. First and foremost, it is a practical book, full of facts, and self help exercises to give partners a much needed sense of stability and control. Like its sister book, Understanding and Treating Sex Addiction, it includes case examples and survey results revealing the reality of life for partners of sex addicts. Sex Addiction: The Partner's Perspective is divided into three parts. Part I explores the myths surrounding sex addiction and provides up to date information about what sex addiction is and what causes it before moving on to explain why the discovery hurts partners so much. Part II is about partners' needs and includes self-help exercises and strategies to help partners regain stability, rebuild self-esteem and consider their future. The controversial topic of co-dependency is also explored with guidance on how to identify it, avoid it and overcome it. Part III focuses on the couple relationship starting with the difficult decision of whether to stay or leave. Whatever the decision, partners will then find help and support for rebuilding trust and reclaiming their sexuality. This book has been written to help partners not only survive, but to grow stronger and move on with their lives – whether alone, or in their relationship. Readers will find revealing statistics and real life stories shared by partners who kindly took part in the first UK survey of sex addiction partners. This book will this book be a valuable guide for partners, but also for the therapists who seek to support them on their journey of recovery.
The Partner Track
How to Go from Associate to Partner in Any Law Firm
by Cliff Ennico
Publisher : Kaplan Publishing
Legal career expert Cliff Ennico shows you how to plan your career as an attorney, from choosing the type of firm you want to join, to moving up the ladder and becoming a partner. He gives you the insider perspective on how to cope at a small, medium, or large firm. And he tells you what you'll need to do to rise through the ranks like the superstar you are!
The Loss of a Life Partner
Narratives of the Bereaved
by Carolyn Ambler Walter
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Through discussions of various theories of grief, narratives of the bereaved obtained in interviews with 22 men and women, case study analysis, and chapter summaries, this text integrates the literature about and the bereavement experiences of partners in varying types of relationships.
intimates in Conflict
A Communication Perspective
by Dudley D. Cahn
"First Published in 1991, Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company."
Real Estate Coordinator
Internal Revenue Cumulative Bulletin
by United States. Internal Revenue Service
Intimate Partner Violence and the LGBT+ Community
Understanding Power Dynamics
by Brenda Russell
Intimate Partner Violence is a serious social problem affecting millions in the United States and worldwide. The image of violence enacted by a male aggressor to a female victim dominates public perceptions of intimate partner violence (IPV). This volume examines how this heteronormativity influences reporting and responding to partner violence when those involved do not fit the stereotype of a typical victim of IPV. Research and theory have helped us to understand power dynamics about heterosexual IPV; this book encourages greater attention to the unique issues and power dynamics of IPV in sexual minority populations. Divided into five distinct sections, chapters address research and theories associated with IPV, examining the similarities and differences of IPV within heterosexual and gender minority relationships. Among the topics discussed: Research methodology and scope of the problem Primary prevention and intervention of IPV among sexual and gender minorities Barriers to help-seeking among various populations Promoting outreach and advocacy Criminal justice response to IPV With recommendations for intervention and prevention, criminal justice response and policy, Intimate Partner Violence and the LGBT+ Community: Understanding Power Dynamics will be of use to students, researchers, and practitioners of psychology, criminal justice, and public policy.
The Law Students' Journal
by John Indermaur,Charles Thwaites
The Birth Partner's Quick Reference Guide and Planner
Essential Labor and Childbirth Information for a New Mother's Partner and Helpers
by Penny Simkin
Publisher : Harvard Common Press
This is a shorter version of the classic bestseller The Birth Partner, ideal for time-pressed parents, partners, and birthing professionals. It is a convenient and easy-to-use book that provides facts on the fly during the ultra-busy period before, during, and after labor and birth. An added planner keeps your plans and to-dos in one place. Generations of spouses and partners, as well as doulas, nurses, midwives, and other professionals, have relied on Penny Simkin's warm and wise guidance in caring for the new mother, from the last trimester through the early postpartum period. Her book The Birth Partner is the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth, and The Birth Partner's Quick Reference Guide and Planner is a more-concise version of that book. For those who have the original book, it adds a planner component, for hospital or at-home birth plans and for other essential to-dos. It is full of reliable and up-to-date information on: Preparing for labor and for the new baby Ways to help a woman through each stage of labor and birth Pain-relief measures, including epidurals and medications as well as natural techniques Ways to induce or speed up labor Cesarean birth and complications that may require it Breastfeeding and newborn care and much more For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this is the essential book to have on hand.
Bromberg and Ribstein on Partnership
by Alan R. Bromberg,Larry E. Ribstein
Publisher : Aspen Publishers
Federal Taxation of Partnerships and Partners
by William S. McKee
Publisher : Warren Gorham & Lamont
Prentice-Hall Federal Taxes
Pamper Your Partner
Thirty Days to a Romantic Relationship
by Susan H Hubbs
For many couples, finding time for romance can seem like a daunting proposition. The word "romance" conjures up overwhelming and elaborate scenario's involving reservations, champagne, maitre d's, and roses. In this book, Susan Hubbs gives loving couples an alternative to expensive and impractical romantic gestures. She lays out straightforward steps that guide readers through thirty days of "tried and true" demonstrations of love that appeal to men and women alike! Each "chapter" contains a romantic quote and an activity that can be completed in one day without extensive planning or outrageous cost. If any activity does require money, a "Penny Saver" is included, offering an alternative suggestion which requires absolutely no cash outlay! This book is a breakthrough because Susan Hubbs is not an acclaimed professor or a psychologist dispensing Ph.D. wisdom. She is, however, one half of a loving couple that places romance high on the list of relationship priorities. Couples discouraged by other books on romance which speak in psychological rhetoric will welcome Susan's book with a smile and a huge sigh of relief---and then proceed down a thirty day path to the joy of romantic enlightenment!
When Your Partner Has an Addiction
How Compassion Can Transform Your Relationship (and Heal You Both in the Process)
by Christopher Kennedy Lawford,Beverly Engel
Publisher : BenBella Books, Inc.
Your partner's addiction takes a toll on both of your lives. That doesn't mean you should turn your back on the person you love. We've been told that staying with a partner who struggles with addiction—whether it be with drugs, alcohol, or addictive behaviors—means that we're enabling their destructive behavior. That wanting to help them means we're codependent, and that the best thing for both of us is to walk away from the relationship entirely. But is that true? When Your Partner Has an Addiction challenges the idea that the best chance for recovery—for the addict and their partner—is to walk away. Instead, it makes the revolutionary claim that you, and the love you have for your partner, can be a key part of his or her journey to recovery. Together, addiction activist and bestselling author Christopher Kennedy Lawford and psychotherapist Beverly Engel, MFT, take a fresh look at addiction and codependency—the latest research on what causes them and what the two have in common. Rather than treat addiction or codependency as disease or weakness, When Your Partner Has an Addiction honors the trauma and shame that often lie at their source and shows you how to use your love to combat that shame, allowing you to more effectively support your partner and heal yourself. The research proves that, while you cannot "fix" your partner, you can have a positive impact on their recovery. Whether you suffer from codependency, and whether your partner is already in recovery, When Your Partner Has an Addiction provides you with proven techniques and strategies to drastically improve your relationship and help get your partner the help he needs—without leaving and while taking care of yourself in the process.
Murder Takes a Partner
by Haughton Murphy
A death at the ballet draws Reuben Frost into a backstage conspiracy While striding down Fifth Avenue, reveling in the beauty of the city, Reuben Frost loses his footing—and is caught by a ballerina. Hailey Coles is a slip of a girl, but her firm grip keeps the retired lawyer from crashing down to earth. Soon, Frost will have a chance to return the favor. When the stage of the National Ballet is darkened by murder, only he can ensure that the show will go on. Clifton Holt is a brilliant choreographer, but as an artistic director, he's made enemies of everyone from the boardroom down to the corps de ballet. When he's found stabbed to death at the stage door, it's assumed to be the work of a single desperate mugger. But Frost smells a more complicated plot, and he vows to find the killers before the final curtain falls. Murder Takes a Partner is the 2nd book in the Reuben Frost Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Making the Patient Your Partner
Communication Skills for Doctors and Other Caregivers
by Thomas Gordon,W. Sterling Edwards
Teaches communication skills to doctors and medical practitioners that will improve relationships with patients and increase effectiveness of treatment programs.
How to Find Yourself a Partner
by Joy Renkins
How come some individuals appear to so easily find loving partners and relationships that lead to consignment, marriage, and youngsters? And how come the rest of us left questioning how they do it-while we seem to go on date after date, or have one relationship after another come apart? Is it that we choose the wrong individuals again and again? Or maybe we act a particular way that makes perfectly great mates leave us. Perhaps it's even merely a matter of mischance and bad timing that causes a few of us to discover ourselves alone.
Interfaces in Particle and Fibre Reinforced Composites
Guns, Germs, and Steel
Global Information Inequalities
Advances in Clean Energy Technologies
Huntington Disease
The World of Debbie Macomber
Augustine and Politics
Transfusion Medicine, Apheresis, and Hemostasis
Basic Equations of the Mass Transport through a Membrane Layer
Next To Last Stand
Developing Helping Skills
Your First Year in Real Estate, 2nd Ed.
What Every BODY is Saying
Osmosis Engineering
Aeroacoustics of Low Mach Number Flows
Processes, Products and Cycles of Tectonic Geomorphology
The Fifth Discipline
The City Reader
Systems Factorial Technology
Polymers for 3D Printing
Congenital Heart Disease and Neurodevelopment
Feline Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Disease
The Beginnings of Behavioral Economics
Taste of Home Slow Cooker
xploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory
REALIDADES LEVELED VOCABULARY AND GRMR WORKBOOK
College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences
Veterinary Neuroanatomy and Clinical Neurology
Empire of the Summer Moon


The Giltrap Group is a family-owned New Zealand company that encompasses retail automotive importing, distributing, wholesaling sales and services, and high-performance racing. As of 2011, they own and operate 7 retail dealerships, representing 14 different brands, and employing over 500 staff.
Giltrap Group approached Digital Island as part of a regular telecommunications review, and liked what they were offered.
"We went to market looking for a Telco company that we could work closely with that would be both cost effective, responsive to our changing needs and very importantly ensure that we kept our technology ahead of the competition.
Tired of problems associated with the "mass management" approach to customer service offered by large telcos, Red Bull NZ required a client orientated vendor to meet all their Data and IP Voice needs.
As is often required when working with an international organisation, Red Bull's Digital Island account manager regularly liaises with both NZ and Australian IT vendors to ensure the smooth running of Red Bull's telecommunication services.
Kindercare is a leading early childhood care and education provider with centres in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton. The family-owned company has been growing mostly organically since opening their first centre in 1972, and now has 40 centres and 1,100 staff nationwide.
Kindercare were in the process of moving all their IT and communication services to the cloud, and were looking for a reliable data provider, as well as needing a new phone solution for their connected sites. One of the main drivers for this change was Kindercare's shift towards electronic portfolios for capturing and communicating children's learning enabling parents to be more involved in their child's learning journey, and is delivered via the cloud.
At the time, Kindercare had an on-premise PBX at head office, and all childcare centres were using independent basic telephony. This caused issues, as many parents would call the main 0800 number. They would then have to be given the individual centres' numbers to call, resulting in many enquiries dropping off.
Digital Island rolled out a future proofed Ultra-Fast and DSL Broadband based connectivity solution to all sites, allowing Kindercare to implement a Cloud ICT strategy. As a full service telecommunications supplier Digital Island were also able to assist Kindercare with a full PBX replacement solution by deploying Cloud PBX, as well as providing the group with bucket mobile plans and free group calling.
The overall solution enabled the e-portfolio service to be delivered reliably and calls to the 0800 number to be transferred directly to centres or mobiles at a reduced cost.
Reliable internet connectivity for delivering cloud computing, including the e-portfolio service.
One-list extension dialling, enabling call transfer between centres.
One-touch diversions, handy in disaster recovery situations or in the case of managing call overflow.
A reliable disaster recovery plan, with instant re-directs to centre managers' mobiles.
The ability to route calls within the PBX to an automated message system.
Free group calling between all Kindercare mobiles and Cloud PBX extensions.
A self-service online portal which allows centres to place re-directs and make changes themselves.
Customised cost-centre billing with extension numbering matching the centre numbering system.
For over 20 years Mortgage People's focus has always been helping families reach their financial goals and manage their money better; ultimately creating wealth for their future. They help everyone, from anxious first home buyers to astute property investors to business owners. Some of the products and services Mortgage People offer are: residential and commercial mortgages, personal loans, business finance insurance for house, content and motor vehicle, plus much more.
Mortgage People had servers and their CRM system located in their office. And as the company grew they needed additional servers and upgrades to maintain their business. Not only was this costly, but it would be an ongoing cost into the future. The proposal delivered by Digital Island took the substantial cost out of the business and would also enable the business to future proof their systems with the latest technology for a much anticipated business growth over the next few years.
Carey was constantly being contacted by numerous telcos selling their services, but he was very doubtful due to lack of great service and trust from his current big telco provider. Acronym, Mortgage People's IT provider, recommended Digital Island based off their relationship and years of working together. The two main factors in the decision to switch telcos was: to cut costs and get better service.
The business upgraded from digital lines and an ADSL internet connection to Cloud PBX and Premium Fibre internet connection, which helped Mortgage People become more productive and save on costs.
With Cloud PBX, Mortgage People are now benefiting from: lower costs, increased productivity as their employees are freed to work anywhere with an internet connection, future proofed for business growth or moving location, as with Cloud PBX it's easy to add an extra extension for a new employee and move to a new office location since its hosted in the cloud.
When the Samsung Corporation required a complete voice and data solution for its corporate office, Digital Island provided the global heavyweight with expert advice, an account manager fluent in Korean, and met tight timeframes to install a comprehensive set of voice and data services. Digital Island won the Samsung contract due to its ability to work with a large, global organisation at a local level.
A highlight of the installation was the provisioning of the 0800 SAMSUNG support line, a "mission critical" business service which allows Samsung to provide product support to its valued clients nationwide.
"As a multinational technology company, Samsung have complex communications requirements, and demand smart, reliable solutions. Digital Island deliver our traditional voice, mobile and tollfree services, as well as an inter-office Wide Area Network.
Digital Island took the opportunity to link our offices using a SHDSL high speed dedicated data connection, which has enabled us to share data between our call centre and head offi ce locations over a highly reliable connection.
The Fine Wine Delivery Co is a family-run business that is devoted to good taste and committed to the philosophy that eating and drinking well is an essential part of life. The company sells only products they have tested and would drink themselves and offers customers great quality wine, beer and spirits on any budget.
The Fine Wine Delivery Co started out in the Poole family's spare room in 1997 and moved to a retail space in Auckland City three years later. After 13 years in Auckland City, the business was expanding so rapidly they outgrew the space. They also found that many customers found driving to the city and parking was an issue, which affected the number of in-store retail sales.
The company moved to a larger premise in late 2013 where they could expand the range of products sold along with the space available for private wine cellar storage. The location in Mt Wellington offered far more convenient parking and increased the number of drop-in retail sales considerably.
Stephanie Jin from Digital Island first contacted the Fine Wine Delivery Co in 2008 and they were impressed with the cost-effective telecommunications package and high service levels she offered. It was an easy decision to switch their data and mobile services over to Digital Island at that time.
When the company moved to Mt Wellington they decided to install Premium Fibre for a guaranteed fast internet service and at the same time their PBX contract came up for renewal, so it was an ideal time to reconsider all their telecommunications options.
The Fine Wine Delivery Co upgraded from a traditional PABX and a UFB internet connection to a Cloud PBX solution from Digital Island along with a Premium Fibre internet connection when they moved premises from Auckland City to their new retail showroom in Mt Wellington. This means they now have moved all their telecommunications services to a single supplier and have upgraded their technology at the same time.
The Fine Wine Delivery Company's Premium Fibre and Cloud PBX solution at their new head office has created greater business efficiency, and, as a package reduced overall costs.
Reclaim is now the largest privately owned supplier of recyclable resources in New Zealand employing more than 120 people. They separate recyclable products at source, then sort and distribute them properly to provide reprocessing manufacturers with refined quality recyclable materials.
Paper Reclaim had limited data connectivity between their two Auckland sites and a poor performing Internet connection out to the wider world. They wanted to install Fibre at each location to provide improved reliability and speed, and as an enabler for additional company wide application use. There was also a requirement to upgrade their old traditional PBX phone system.
The Fibre and phone system solution had to be cost effective and financially viable for Paper Reclaim. Digital Island's SIP trunk service provided significant cost savings over their existing traditional voice platform. These savings justified the investment in a new fibre solution for both Paper Reclaim sites, and provided the opportunity to purchase a new IP PBX phone system with greatly improved functionality.
Paper Reclaim needed faster more reliable connectivity between our sites. By dumping our costly existing voice solution and installing a Digital Island SIP Trunk and we were able to justify the investment in fibre connections and a new IP PBX with enhanced functionality. Our business is ready for the future!
BodyTech is a specialist gym in Mt Eden, offering all members access to high intensity supervised workouts for maximum results in minimum time.
I love the personal service and attention to detail. My iPhone was having problems receiving email, I contacted Steve Sherwood our Account Manager, and he had a Mobile Support Specialist come to the office and fix it on the spot. I was so happy I could have kissed him!
We recently switched our internet service to Digital Island Ultra-Fast Broadband and it's so much faster than our old ADSL service, which I found very slow at times. Now our internet speed is almost instantaneous. When I update my company's website and social media channels I can see the posts online immediately. I am sure the much faster service will increase our productivity at BodyTech dramatically.


Cardi B perform for the Super Bowl, sure, but under one condition. Rehire Colin Kaepernick and have him play on the field again.
The "Bartier Cardi" rapper was seen attending the Maxim Party in Minneapolis Saturday evening (Feb. 4) when TMZ stopped her to ask when she would perform for the Super Bowl halftime show.
"When the hire Colin Kaepernick back!" Cardi B replied as she walked with her security to before entering the party venue.
Cardi B's love and support for the football player is no stranger to all. Ever since the rise of "Bodak Yellow," she has stated she would "boycott the NFL" if her favorite football player wasn't rehired. Prior to that, Cardi even gave Kaepernick a shout out during her appearance at the 2017 MTV VMAs last August.
"Colin Kaepernick, as long as you kneel with us, we're gonna be standing for you," the chart-topping rapper said. "That's right I said it."
Just last December, Cardi B had the chance to finally meet Colin Kaepernick backstage at Hot 97's Hot for the Holidays concert where he attended with girlfriend and radio personality, Nessa. The rapper cited that meeting her favorite football player made her "happy and shy."


text:
情報: シグルフィヨルズル
Siglufjörður is a town of about 1,300 people, located in North Iceland. It is the northernmost town of the mainland.
Along with its natural beauty, it is a cultural hub, with an award-winning Herring Era Museum, Folk Music Museum and the Folk Music Festival that attracts ever more travellers every year.
Siglufjörður has one of Iceland's best harbours and the fishing industry has been the mainstay of the economy for a long time. Like with the rest of Iceland, in recent years services and tourism have become increasingly essential parts of the economy.
Since the tunnels through the fjord Hedinsfjörður opened in 2010, the town has become much more easily accessible to those travelling the Ring Road of Iceland or staying in the northern town of Akureyri. Thus, there has been a large increase in visitors over the past decade.
Siglufjörður has an eventful history in its more recent years, seeing a quick rise in the early 20th Century from being a tiny village to becoming an established town by 1918. By the middle of the 20th century it was one of the largest settlements in Iceland.
From this period, it was the capital of herring fishing in the North Atlantic, and the town's fishing museum bears proud witness to this history. Here, you can learn all about how important the seas were to the survival of all Icelanders from settlement to modernisation.
Called the Herring Era Museum, it is one of Iceland's largest seafaring and industry museums in the country. It is split into three houses; in one, you can learn about the fishing itself and the national processing processes. In another, you can see many ships and boats from the 1950s. The salting station retains the old look of the place and on good summer days travelers may observe the salting process in action.
Finally, the old Grana factory shows how herring was transformed into meals and oil.
The Folk Music Center is another cultural centre, located where the reverend Bjarni Þorsteinsson, 'The Father of Siglufjörður', lived. Here, the the old folk songs are brought to life, and you can hear recordings of people singing quint songs, called tvisongur; chanting the epic rhymes, or rimur; playing the langspil; and singing the old Icelandic nursery rhymes.
The centre also depicts the life of reverend Bjarni.
The Folk Festival
In early July, Siglufjörður hosts it annual Folk Music Festival, including the folk music of various nations, but with a special focus on Icelandic folk music. Various events take place, including lectures and courses on music and handicraft, along with dances, concerts and parties.
Siglufjörður is located in a particularly beautiful fjord of the same name, and high and dramatic mountains tower over the town. The birdlife is varied, with some 2,000 birds of 16 to18 species usually be found in the fjord, particularly in summer.
Popular hiking trails include the passes Hólsskarð and Hestskarð, which lead to the beautiful fjord Hedinsfjörður, which may also be accessed by boat or car.
The deserted Hedinsfjörður is surrounded by steep and impressive mountains and has a beautiful valley with good trout fishing in the Héðinsfjarðarvatn lake.
The last farm here, of Hedinsfjörður, was abandoned in 1951. In the 20th Century, there were usually five inhabited farms in the fjord, as the vegetation in the region is rich and food could be obtained from land and sea. The winters were hard, however, the area saw many avalanches, and the fjord was also hard to reach, so none remain.
Northeast of Hedinsfjörður you'll find the remnants of one of the remote farms in Iceland, Hvanndalir. Hvanndalir can be reached from Hedinsfjörður, though we would only suggest this route to seasoned hikers, accompanied by professional guides, as it goes over a collapsed mountainside.
近隣のサービス シグルフィヨルズル
近くにある見どころ シグルフィヨルズル
オゥラフスフィヨルズル
Ólafsfjörður is a town in North Iceland with a population of approximately 785 people. The town is located in a fjord of the ...
トロットラスカギ
Tröllaskagi is a dramatic peninsula in north Iceland, renowned for its enormous mountains and high population of Icelandic horses. Geography o...
エイヤフィヨルズル
Eyjafjörður is a fjord in North Iceland, over 70 kilometres (47 miles) in length from the mouth to the bottom of the fjord. Features of Ey...
ダルヴィーク
Dalvík is a village within the municipality of Dalvíkurbyggð in North Iceland, with a population of approximately 1,400 people. ...
Hrísey
Wikimedia, Creative Commons, Photo by Smiley.toerist Hrísey is an island in the fjord Eyjafjörður of north Iceland of around 200 peop...
Svarfadardalur
Svarfaðardalur is a wide, fertile and densely populated valley in north Iceland, dotted with quintessential farmsteads, gurgling streams and surro...
ホフソゥス
Photo from 3 great reasons for visiting beautiful Hofsós. Located in the north-west, Hofsós is one of the oldest tradi...
ドラングエイ
Picture from Drangey Island Tour Drangey, with its steep sea cliff and rich birdlife, is situated in the middle of Skagafjordur fjord in North...
Hólar in Hjaltadalur
Holar in Hjaltadalur valley, in the east of Skagafjordur is an ancient bishop seat and an important historical site. It currently has a female ordaini...
グレッティスロイグの温水プール
Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Bromr Grettislaug is a hot pool in north Iceland. Grettislaug in the Sagas Grettislaug got its name from the main c...
スカガフィヨルズル
Wikimedia, Creative Commons, Photo Credit: Steinib68 Skagafjörður is a fjord in North Iceland. Sauðárkrókur is its largest...
Sauðárkrókur (a.k.a. 'Krókurinn'), is the largest urban area in Skagafjörður in north Iceland and the second...
Reykir is a tiny settlement in North Iceland. It is best known for its regional museum and the hot spring Biskupslaug. The Reykir regional museum is ...
Álftavatn
Wikimedia, Creative Commons, Photo Credit Chmee2/Valtameri Álftavatn is a beautiful lake in the southern Icelandic highlands, renowned fo...
ホーム » ドライブを計画 » Siglufjörður


Blank Coloring Book Pages Coloring Book | Thejourneyvisvi.com Blank Coloring Book Pages.
Blank Coloring Book Pages 66 With Blank Coloring Book Pages. Blank Coloring Book Pages 15 With Blank Coloring Book Pages. Blank Coloring Book Pages 35 With Blank Coloring Book Pages. Blank Coloring Book Pages 36 With Blank Coloring Book Pages. Blank Coloring Book Pages 23 With Blank Coloring Book Pages. Blank Coloring Book Pages 66 With Blank Coloring Book Pages. Blank Coloring Book Pages 91 With Blank Coloring Book Pages. Blank Coloring Book Pages 81 With Blank Coloring Book Pages.


Buying a used luxury car in India, good idea or bad?
Buying a used luxury car is a tempting idea as the prices of these luxury cars are usually quite cheap. The idea of owning and driving a large sedan at the price of a premium hatchback, would seem great to many buyers, or so we thought.
In a CarToq community snap poll, 39% (149 votes) said they would probably buy a used luxury car for the pride and performance of it – as a larger car is seen as a status symbol, and of course, enthusiasts would love the performance from such cars (even though some may be fuel guzzlers). However, the majority of votes was against this, with nearly 61% (224 votes out of 373) saying that they wouldn't buy a used luxury car as the maintenance costs would be too high.
Would you buy a used luxury car?
If you look at the used car market in India, you would find some expensive luxury cars such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Maruti Vitara selling for attractive prices in the second-hand market. These cars tend to depreciate really fast and one can pick up a four-year old Honda Accord for about Rs. 6 lakh, while a new one costs over Rs. 24 lakh.
While the purchase cost may be low, regular maintenance would be average, but cost of spares – especially for those that are imported as CBUs (completely built units) or CKD (completely knocked down) units are high. In the long term, maintenance costs would be higher. Also these cars aren't fuel efficient and running costs on petrol would work out much higher than an equivalent premium hatchback. Also read: Should you buy a used imported car?
Share your thoughts on buying a used luxury car with the CarToq community.


We've been slow to post an update about Sunflower until we had as much information as possible. In particular, we were waiting on results from the biopsies and her recent ultrasound. She had many mammary tumors which have all been removed, but the largest was cancerous. Because of this, we will keep a close eye on Sunflower and we'll make sure she gets X-rays and an ultrasound every 3 months. Also, she has an issue with her gallbladder, but hopefully nothing too serious. Despite everything, Sunflower is the happiest little girl! She is frisky and funny and so loving! And she loves her foster-momma soooooo much!
It was your support and donations that allowed us to save 12-year-old Sunflower from being euthanized in the shelter. We wish you all could meet her and see how happy and rambunctious she is now… it's incredibly heartwarming. THANK YOU!
PS: Sunflower is pictured here with Dr. Lineberger, her surgeon at Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists. He is absolutely amazing, so kind and gentle, we seriously cannot say enough wonderful things about him (and the entire staff at Four Seasons)!!
Sunflower in her onesie! But the truth is, she hasn't had to wear it much, she really hasn't been concerned at all about the 6 incisions (which are healing up nicely).
It was pretty warm here in Colorado today so Sunflower got to go outside (for just about 2 minutes) … long enough to get her picture taken wearing Frankie's "peace love" shirt! She's doing remarkably well since the surgery!
We made this video (below) to show you that little Miss Sunflower has a big appetite this morning! She really is doing quite well since the surgery and we're excited to say that she has a very bright future in store for her!
Soon, we will be able to find Sunny her special forever home. We know there is currently some interest; it's important that she be in a home where she can be tended to on and off throughout the day, as she will likely need drops in her eyes (at least three times per day). She sleeps a lot, sits up like a kangaroo, loves to cuddle and she also enjoys running in the grass. She would be very happy being the only dog because she doesn't prefer the company of other canines. Inquiries about Sunny can be sent to us at info@harleysdream.org.
It's YOUR support and donations that made it possible for us to save 12-year-old Sunflower from being euthanized in the shelter. Please consider making a small donation to our Harley's House of Hope fund to help with her medical care. Please click here to donate.
In this video below and you can see how little Miss Sunflower is doing this morning. Because of the pain management she's pretty lethargic, this isn't typical for her because she's usually a spunky little girl! We're sure she'll be back to her funny "begging" little self soon.
We haven't much time for a long update, but wanted to let everyone know that little Miss Sunflower is now home from the hospital and she's doing well. She ate and drank a little and now she's snuggling in for an afternoon nap! THANK YOU to everyone for supporting our efforts to help us save this precious little girl and give her a second chance!
One more post before we head off to bed for the night. It's been such a long and stressful day, but all is well and Dan and I are feeling a bit emotional.
When we decided to add "Harley's House of Hope" as a program under Harley's Dream, we honestly expected to rescue one senior dog at a time. But this time we somehow managed to rescue three … Sunflower, Sammy and Billy. Three dogs who were to be euthanized had we not made the decision to save them. Three sweet and amusing little dogs that we already love dearly!!
But what makes this even more emotional for us is thinking about the kindness, love, and support that YOU give us, the dogs, and our program. If it weren't for your generous support, Sunflower, Sammy and Billy would very well not be alive today. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Little Miss Sunflower is doing well after surgery. She'll remain in the hospital where she's being monitored constantly through the night. We're grateful to Drs. Sitzman and Lineberger, and to the entire staff at Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists for providing top-notch, loving care for precious little Sunny.
When we rescued little Miss Sunflower from the shelter in Los Angeles, we knew she would require veterinary attention to become as healthy as possible. Over the past month we've provided "Sunny" all the basic care necessary, including: vet visits, quality food, warm blankets, and lots and lots of love. But today is the day we worry so much about … today Sunny will have a badly needed dental and, as long as everything is going smoothly while under anesthesia, she will have several mammary tumors removed and be spayed as well. This is life-saving surgery and absolutely necessary to give Sunny the chance for a happy and comfortable rest of her life.
All of these photos were taken just this morning. She's adorable!
Billy, Sammy and Sunflower with Rudi this morning at Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists … before all 3 went in for surgery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers today.
Little Miss Sunflower is doing really well in her foster home. Though she doesn't care much for the other dogs in the house, she does love the attention she gets from her foster mom and dad! Her favorite thing to do is race around in the grass really fast (on warm days, of course) and she also loves long naps in her soft, heated bed.
On January 10th she will undergo surgery to remove several mammary tumors – during that time she will also be spayed. This surgery is something that cannot be avoided if Sunflower is to have the chance for a longer, happy and comfortable life.
I know a lot of you have been asking for an update on little Miss Sunflower and we promise to post one soon. Meanwhile, here's a picture of her "sitting pretty" while she watches her foster-mommy cook supper!
This morning little Miss Sunflower had a visit with Dr. Eberhardt at Berthoud Animal Hospital. The good news is, Sunflower's heart and lungs sound great and her knees are pretty good (this is unusual for an older Chihuahua). The not-so-good news is that she has some mammary tumors. Tissue from one of the tumors was aspirated and sent off for a biopsy. A blood panel was also done. Sunflower has a very infected mouth, which is also a concern, and she was started on an antibiotic for that. As suspected, her eyesight is limited and there is evidence of past ulcers and age-related issues. Her weight came in as 3.7lbs (she's a tiny thing). Once we receive the results of the blood-work and biopsy we'll work with her veterinary team to decide on the best course of action, always keeping Sunflower's age, comfort and happiness in mind.
Little Miss Sunflower seems to be enjoying life in her foster home (with Grandma). She's active and bright-eyed. She begs to be held and barks at other dogs using her cute little voice!
This adorable little girl was scheduled to be euthanized at the Riverside Shelter in Los Angeles late last month … and she is only with us today because of YOUR generous support and donations.
Please consider making a small donation to our Harley's House of Hope fund.
This morning we'll be taking little Miss Sunflower to see Dr. Eberhardt at Berthoud Animal Hospital. She's doing great and really blossoming in her foster home with Grandma but it's time we address the condition of her mouth (many loose and rotten teeth and at least one fistula) to determine if she's healthy enough to undergo dental and spay surgery. Watch for an update later today!
Little Miss Sunflower is doing great! I explained to her today that Grandma Carole will be her new foster-mom and she seemed excited about the idea. Grandma lives nearby and she's home nearly all day so Sunflower can have her undivided attention! On Thursday she has an appointment with Dr. Eberhardt at Berthoud Animal Hospital for an exam, bloodwork and to discuss the possibility of a dental.
Sunflower loves to be loved! She loves to sit on laps and to burrow under her blankets, and she especially loves when Grandma sings to her, it's the sweetest thing ever!
Sammy and Billy are already cuddled together in their crate and Miss Sunflower is about to climb into hers … soon they will take to the skies! Today's flight will be at low altitude and will include a few stops to tend to the dogs, so I'm going to (try to be) be patient.
The BIGGEST THANK YOU EVER to my awesome husband Dan and to his great friend Don for helping out, as they bring Sunflower, Sammy and Billy to Colorado. Please wish them all a safe and smooth flight.
There are so many heroes in dog rescue, but I'd like to tell you about my most favorite hero: my husband, Dan.
Like me, Dan also works a full-time "real" job but he still helped me orchestrate the rescue and transport of Sunflower, Sammy and Billy from shelters in Los Angeles and San Jose. (This took many hours!) He also set up the veterinary appointments for the three of them, and made 32 random phone calls to supporters of "Harley's House of Hope" because he was so touched by the kindness and generosity they've shown in helping us save these precious little lives.
Right now he is at America Palma's home, our wonderful Los Angeles-based foster, and he is meeting Sunflower, Sammy and Billy for the very first time. Dan is in his element; there's no one who loves dogs more than Dan and he's absolutely in heaven!
Tomorrow morning, Dan and the 3 new little rescues will fly home to Colorado. On Monday they'll be seen by our veterinarians, and whatever medical treatment is needed will begin to put them on the road to recovery … and an incredible new life. I asked him to take pictures tomorrow so you can expect some!
I'm the luckiest girl in the world to have a husband that supports and helps me and, most importantly, shares my dreams.
PS: In this photo Dan is meeting little Miss Sunflower for the very first time.
Sunflower is currently in temporary foster care in Los Angeles with our dear friend America and her mother Maria (pictured here). They are two amazing women and we couldn't have saved Sunflower without their help. Our plan is to bring Sunflower to Colorado in about 5 more days; we will provide the veterinary care she needs and eventually she'll be ready for her forever home!
Little Sunflower continues to gain strength as she's embracing her second chance at life in her temporary foster home in Los Angeles. In this photo, she's enjoying the morning sunshine along with her foster-sister, Kiko. As you can see, Sunflower is still underweight, but not terribly. Our plan is it bring her to Colorado in 5 more days where we will provide the veterinary care she needs and eventually she'll be ready for her forever home!
It's YOUR donations that made it possible for us to save Sunflower from the shelter where she was scheduled to be euthanized. Please consider making a small donation to our Harley's House of Hope fund if you're able.
Rescued from the shelter in the nick of time, Little Miss Sunflower is settling well into her temporary foster home and is showing lots of gratitude to her foster mom, America. She is now eating and even went for a mini walk outside. Her vision is quite limited; there's a chance she is completely blind, and we won't know for sure until she is assessed by our veterinary staff. She is also having a breathing issue which we are also addressing. Once she seems well enough to make the trip, we will bring her to Colorado.
Meanwhile, please keep little Sunflower in your thoughts and prayers. We are so grateful to America for literally going the distance to help us save this precious little life!
It's YOUR donations that made it possible for us to save Sunflower. Please consider making a small donation to our Harley's House of Hope fund if you're able.
FREEDOM PHOTOS!! We're so happy to announce that little Miss Sunflower has left the shelter and is now SAFE in the arms of love!
Our wonderful volunteer, America, rescued her on behalf of Harley's House of Hope (a part of Harley's Dream) and she will temporarily foster Sunflower until we can bring her to Colorado. Thank you, America, for helping us give Sunflower a new life!
A few days ago, a little female Chihuahua – listed as "code red" in a Los Angeles-area shelter – was brought to our attention. She was several days past her "stray hold" and was scheduled to be euthanized. We watched and waited, hoping she would be rescued, but no one wanted her.
And so … beautiful little Miss Sunflower will soon become the next resident of Harley's House of Hope! She's approximately 10 years old and has some health concerns, but you know how we roll … we will do our best to provide her all the medical care and love she needs, and when she's ready we will find a wonderful home for her where she will be treasured. We'll make sure the rest of Sunflower's life is filled with nothing but happiness!
Hang on, Sunflower … life is about to get so much better!
PS: This photo was taken during Sunflower's medical assessment at the shelter. We'll have freedom photos soon!
It's YOUR donations that make it possible for us to save dogs like Sunflower. Please consider making a small donation to our Harley's House of Hope fund if you're able.


At dr.CAFE COFFEE we take a serious attention to the nutrition issue and related matters as much as we care about our families, friends and Team Members. We do not just put the labeling standard as a common practice in the market, however, we do an intensive study of ingredient quality, right combination of material, and perfect formula that not only suit high standard of taste and palate, but also maintain sufficient level of nutrition content.
The dr.CAFE COFFEE site provides information about the general food nutrition of our food products. The materials found in this Web site are not intended to be used for the prevention of any health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed health professional on ideal nutritional fact suitable for individual specific requirements.
The use of the data given is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by official health organizations specializing in the information regarding nutrition of any product mentioned.


These 5 polishes are from a set: "I <3 Neons" by Love & Beauty (available at Forever 21). The polishes don't have names!
To top it off, I used OPI's "Black Shatter" (of course) and Essie's "Good to Go" quick drying top coat.


text:
Title: Retail Customer Service Specialist
Location: Lees Summit, MO (USA)
12/23/2020 Customer Service H&R Block KANSAS CITY, MO similar
01/12/2021 Sr. Product Manager - Customer Identity Management H&R Block KANSAS CITY, MO similar
12/23/2020 Vice President Customer Experience H&R Block KANSAS CITY, MO similar
12/23/2020 Vice President Customer Knowledge H&R Block KANSAS CITY, MO similar
01/06/2021 Senior Corporate Counsel- Financial Products & Services H&R Block KANSAS CITY, MO similar
12/23/2020 Director Small Business Services H&R Block KANSAS CITY, MO similar
01/15/2021 Retail Counter Sales O'Reilly Auto Parts GRANDVIEW, MO similar
01/15/2021 Retail Counter Sales O'Reilly Auto Parts BLUE SPRINGS, MO similar
01/15/2021 Retail Counter Sales O'Reilly Auto Parts INDEPENDENCE, MO similar
01/15/2021 Retail Counter Sales O'Reilly Auto Parts SUGAR CREEK, MO similar
01/14/2021 Part-Time Nabisco Retail Merchandiser/Stocker Mondelez Independence, MO similar
01/15/2021 Retail Counter Sales O'Reilly Auto Parts OVERLAND PARK, KS similar
01/14/2021 Part-time Nabisco Retail Merchandise / Stocker Mondelez Overland Park, KS similar
01/12/2021 Retail Sales Leader - Golf Dick's Sporting Goods Leawood, KS similar
01/02/2021 13J Fire Control Specialist Army National Guard Independence, MO similar
01/09/2021 Retail Sales Leader - Footwear Dick's Sporting Goods Leawood, KS similar
01/08/2021 Retail Fitness Ambassador Dick's Sporting Goods Leawood, KS similar
01/15/2021 68X Mental Health Specialist Army National Guard Kansas City, MO similar
01/15/2021 42A Human Resources Specialist Army National Guard Kansas City, MO similar
01/15/2021 Retail Counter Sales O'Reilly Auto Parts KANSAS CITY, MO similar
01/05/2021 Retail Cashier (Golf Galaxy) Dick's Sporting Goods Overland Park, KS similar
01/12/2021 Warehouse Specialist-S H&R Block KANSAS CITY, MO similar
01/11/2021 HR Specialist - Reporting Analyst H&R Block Kansas City, MO similar
01/11/2021 Retail Operations Associate Dick's Sporting Goods Olathe, KS similar
01/02/2021 Retail Sales Associate (All positions) Dick's Sporting Goods Leawood, KS similar
Results 1 - 25 of 60 matches next


text:
search filter All ContentCommunist and Post-Communist Studies
Volume 19, Issue 3-4
This article was originally published in
Studies in Comparative Communism
Research Article| July 01 1986
The Soviet military on SDI
Mary C. FitzGerald
MARY C. FITZGERALD attended a Soviet high school in Moscow, USSR, and has received a BS, MS, and MA from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. An analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses, she is currently completing her doctoral work at Georgetown. Her forthcoming book is entitled The New Revolution in Soviet Military Affairs.
Studies in Comparative Communism (1986) 19 (3-4): 177–191.
Mary C. FitzGerald; The Soviet military on SDI. Studies in Comparative Communism 1 July 1986; 19 (3-4): 177–191. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/0039-3592(86)90019-0
© 1986 The Regents of the University of California. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Self-Criticism in Post-Communist Times: The Polish Debate on the Democratic Transition in the Eastern European Context
The Political Economy of Autocratization: The Case of Belarus, 1994–2006
Survival or Crisis? Funding Distribution from Grant-Making Foundations to Grassroots Social Organizations in China
Varieties of Digital Authoritarianism: Analyzing Russia's Approach to Internet Governance
Coronavirus Pandemic Response and Voter Choice: Evidence from Serbia and Croatia


text:
You are here: Marianne Rasmuson 100 Years
Professor Emeritus Marianne Rasmuson 100 Years
On October 2, 2021, current and former colleagues at the Department of Molecular Biology (and departments that have merged with them) congratulate Professor Emeritus Marianne Rasmuson on her 100th birthday. Professor Rasmuson is still active in her field, which is genetics. She was appointed professor at the current Faculty of Science and Technology in 1979 and she has been a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences since 1980. Professor Rasmuson is a fantastic role model for us as subject specialists. She has proved that it is possible to remain curious and keep one's interest in a scientific field alive throughout a long life, and to keep contributing new knowledge and insights to society, even after one's formal employment has ended. As an example of this, we now have the opportunity to enjoy a new essay on the history of genetics. We wish Marianne a particularly happy birthday and continued good health.
ImageÅsa Rasmuson-Lestander
Genetics: a hundred years of inheritance research, by Professor Marianne Rasmuson
The study of heredity began in earnest the year 1900 with the rediscovery of Mendel's laws. The name genetics came from the factors that were presumed to be responsible for heredity, these soon came to be called genes. However, the actual gene long remained an abstract factor. The study of genetics grew and branched out during the first half of the century. Intricate crossings and detailed studies of variants that could be observed in the offspring of model organisms, such as Drosophila and corn, were the road to new discoveries.
Today, molecular methods and technological progress has changed the lines of research. The gene materialized as a sequence in the DNA's double helix with a known structure and function, that could be copied, moved, and modified. Progress has been impressive, but the insights that were accumulated before molecular biology and computers stepped onto the stage have not been meaningless. During the long period of time I have been granted to follow the development of this field, I have thought about the paths the research has embarked upon. I would like to highlight three areas that were initiated early and later developed to completely new dimensions.
Quantitative traits: from single- to multiple gene inheritance
The early geneticists chose to study clear and distinct varieties in plants and animals, of which Mendel's smooth or wrinkled peas and the eye color of the fruit fly were early examples. However, much of the variation within one species is of another kind, a moving transition from minimum to maximum in regards to size, amounts, or intensity. It was obvious at an early stage that mendelian genes could cause variation of this kind but that the situation is further complicated by a large and unknown number of synergetic genes and environmental effects. Special statistical methods, such as the analysis of variance, were required to allocate the variation of different components. If correctly analyzed, the meaning of genetic factors can be separated from environmental influence and be divided according to their own traits. The total influence of heredity, or heritability, is crucial within plant- and animal breeding and it has increased our understanding of the tremendous number of genes that influence variation. In the fields of medicine and the behavioral sciences, hundreds of thousands of DNA variants have been tested in thousands of individuals to find sequences that are of importance for body length, intelligence, and complex diseases such as cancer, autism, and schizophrenia.
The principles behind the distribution of genes and genotypes in a population with free propagation was first approached in a purely theoretically manner. The effect of different types of influence, such as selection, inbreeding, mutation, and number of individuals was determined in mathematical terminology at an early stage but could not be confirmed in nature due to a lack of distinctively varying traits. This was first rectified after molecular methods revealed a plentitude of hidden variations in all types of different organisms, and, as a result, new opportunities were discovered that enabled the analysis of the allocation of biological variation within species and how populations can adapt by receiving mutants and exchange genes. The spread of humanity across the globe is reflected in the gene frequencies of current populations. When this data is complemented with DNA-studies of our ancestors, all the way back to the Neanderthals, it is possible to catch a glimpse of our origin.
Mutations and the genetic clock
Mutations, random changes in the genes, were observed early on and their emergence became the subject of a lot of speculation. Despite the fact that most of the studied mutations impaired the vitality of life, it was clear that there must also be useful and completely indifferent or neutral changes. Theoretical studies of the continued life of neutral mutations showed a certain probability that such a mutation might eliminate earlier alleles and be fixed in the genome. In an evolutionary time-scale, the branches of a family tree should gather their own variants, more the longer they have been separated. It is possible to predict the time for such transfers, which provides an opportunity to predict evolutionary processes. Since the tendency to mutate vary between different genes, it is possible to use genes with slow or fast mutation rates in different timescales, from the organisms branching early to more recent genealogy.
Today, many of the old research questions have lost their timeliness. But with hindsight, many of the speculations have been confirmed. Researchers have become dependent on expensive technologies which has incentivized teamwork and presentations of results now always include a large number of co-authors. In this manner, genetics has been able to conquer new domains. However, as always before, progress depend on a combination of new perspectives, critical trials, and industrious work. Precisely where this might lead in the future is just as difficult for us to predict as it would have been for the pioneers of the past to predict where research is today.


We can help. We've been there too. Call us on 0800 273 222 or email us by completing our contact form.
Like to attend a support group? Please scroll down to see our times and meeting places - or view our Support Group Calendar .
Would you prefer one-to-one contact? Please contact us.
Caring for a partner, family member, or friend with breast cancer can be hard and talking to someone who understands the stresses and strains can help.
Please call us on 0800 273 222 and let's chat.
If we don't provide services in your area, or you need information about breast cancer or support options, we'll do our best to find what you need through our national network of contacts with other community and professional providers.
This service guide page on our site may be helpful. Need more? Please call us on 0800 273 222, or complete the email query on our Contact page.
Our Nationwide Help Line is available on 0800 273 222 every day of the year.
Scroll down to find the location of the group nearest you.
For more information, please call us on 0800 273 222, or email us.
Please note that some groups may, from time to time, meet in other venues. Although this is rare, it can happen so check our Calendar for monthly meeting venues.
Please call for information about this group.
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, Feb-Nov, at 7pm.
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, Feb-Nov, at 7pm.
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month, Feb-Nov, at 1pm.
Meets the 4th Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, at venues in Pukekohe and Waiuku.
Please call (09) 238 6433 for venue information.
The Horowhenua Pink Ladies meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month, Feb-Nov.
Please email them for meeting information.
We provide individual/one to one services in Motueka, Rolleston and Balclutha.
Please call us on 0800 273 222 to learn more.


text:
Private Citizens Aim to Make Space Public Domain
Space, the final frontier, is in reach for some citizens — even though they don't hold an aerospace degree or keys to the shuttle. What they do have is millions of dollars and drive.
There is a growing group of private space innovators who are using their personal wealth to fund research and sometimes touch the stars themselves.
Entrepreneurs who envision the future of space in the public's hands imagine that the combination of dream, desire and dollars will eventually create a new space industry, outside of NASA, which will make heavenly travel affordable and inspire future generations to get involved.
Discoveries funded by private citizens could "create a much better future for our children than they have ahead of them right now," said Rick Tumlinson, founder of the Space Frontier Foundation (search), which aims to make space inclusive for all. "People don't realize we haven't even started to start yet as far as what's possible as where the human race can go."
A small fleet of tech industry bigwigs who see the future of space in private enterprise is making inroads to the great blue yonder.
Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen (search) donated $13.5 million to help create more than 200 satellite dishes that will search for extraterrestrial life.
Internet millionaire, Elon Musk, 32, founded SpaceX (search), a rocket development company that hopes to cash in on sending satellites — and eventually humans — into space. The first launch of his rocket Falcon I, carrying a U.S. Defense Department communications satellite, is scheduled for later this year.
Another online giant, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, started Blue Origin (search), a lab that aims to develop vehicles and technologies that will foster a human presence in space.
And aviation maverick Burt Rutan (search), who designed the Voyager airplane, which made the first nonstop, unrefueled flight around the world in 1986, was recently granted the first license for a manned subortbital rocket.
"These people all grew up inspired by the Apollo mission, by "Star Trek"....made their millions and billions and looked around and realized NASA wasn't doing it so they'd go do it themselves," said Tumlinson. "People are now getting fired up and excited for the first time in years about the fact that we're moving outward."
The license Rutan acquired is a prerequisite for the X Prize competition, an international space race that will give $10 million to the first company or person to launch a craft carrying at least three people 62.5 miles above the Earth, and then do it again within two weeks. The prize, announced in 1996, is sponsored by the privately funded X Prize Foundation (search) whose supporters include Charles Lindbergh's grandson, former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn (search) and actor Tom Hanks.
But what does NASA think about wealthy private citizens fueling space innovation?
NASA spokesman Allard Beutel said the organization doesn't consider space a battle between the private and public sectors — and even appreciates that it inspires others to reach for the stars.
"We absolutely encourage and look for innovation from the private sector," Beutel said. "There are a lot of roles to fill and NASA is just one aspect of that."
However Beutel emphasized that safety has to be a top priority with anyone interested in exploring space.
"NASA's role is to open up the frontier, to blaze that trail," he said. "Our concern, as were painfully reminded last year, is that space flight is extremely dangerous."
Despite the danger, some wealthy Americans have already started making strides into space — literally.
In 2005 millionaire Gregory Olsen (search) plans to follow in the spacesteps of previous space tourists Dennis Tito and Mark Shuttleworth when he blasts off via a program run by Space Adventures (search), the only U.S. company to have launched paying citizens to the International Space Center (search) — for $20 million.
Rocketeers, citizen explorers and millionaires with a special place for space in their hearts are "not looked at as competition at all" to NASA, said Beutel.
"The universe is very big, there's plenty of room for other people out here."
Olsen, for one, is grateful for the opportunity to visit space, but he's not just going for a joyride. The Brooklyn native is also the CEO of Sensors Unlimited, Inc. (search), which develops infrared cameras, and he plans to conduct scientific experiments on the space station.
But that's all only one part of his experience, he said during a phone interview from a space station in Moscow where he recently started training.
"When I come down, the next chapter of my life begins," he said. "I want to visit as many schools as I can. I started from modest means; I persevered. If I can do it others can too."