Archive for June, 2009
Custom Water Fountains - a Business Tool Water fountains have become increasingly popular in recent years. Businesses are taking full advantage of the customization options that are available to them and using them to attract potential sales. Business owners have found that the use of a water feature, placed strategically, helps to relax visitors and makes them more agreeable to what the business owner wants. The use of a custom water fountain in a foyer is an excellent way for businesses
StudioGPU Ships MachStudio Pro
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
By Debra KaufmanJune 30, 2009 – 5:58 pm Real-time 3D workflow has always been the Holy Grail. If the Hollywood-based StudioGPU founders are correct, their company’s flagship product–MachStudio Pro–is the answer to that search. Based on a strategic relationship with AMD announced in April, StudioGPU today began shipping MachStudio Pro with an AMD ATI FireGL V8650 3D professional graphics accelerator card featuring 2 GB onboard graphics memory and a parallel processing Unified Shader architecture
MTV Star Heidi Montag: Over My Dead Body Would I Take A Microchip
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
The Hills actor tells The Alex Jones Show why the implantable microchip represents the “mark of the beast” By Paul Joseph Watson Prison Planet | Star of MTV’s The Hills Heidi Montag appeared on The Alex Jones Show today with her fellow co-star husband Spencer Pratt to discuss how some nightclubs are introducing implantable identification microchips to allow customers to access VIP areas. Montag told Jones, “You would have to kill me before I get a chip.” Montag said that as a C
Asure ID Software - Adding Data and Photos to the Database
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009www.safecardid.com offers a free video to show how to add cardholder information to Asure ID software. This data is used to print custom photo id badges for companies, groups and organizations.
Payton’s IEP and School Placement
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
A couple weeks ago, we had Payton's IEP meeting. I'm not sure why, but I've never been one to get my panties in a bunch, so to speak , over IEP meetings. I'm not really sure why I don't get worked up over them, but I'm sure I will once my girls are older. We are lucky to have had an amazing teacher for Payton this past school year, who worked on much, much more than what was on the IEP. But I know we won't always be that lucky. *sigh* ************ Here is bits and pieces of their versi
News 7/1/09
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
From Dwarf: “Re: meaningful use. To all of the acronyms (HIMSS, etc.) who claim ‘meaningful USE’ definitions: you are defining meaningful FUNCTIONALITY, not USE. At least be honest about it. The biggest problem most EHR/EMRs have is their poor usability and this just makes it codified and worse!” From Jack: “Re: Pittsburgh. Pervasive multi-system problems with a Cerner upgrade. The cover-up is on. Reporters will be punished to the fullest extent of medical staff by-laws and emp
Potential Customers Like Receiving Promotional Merchandise
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Advertising is essential and decisions must be made about what to do. If you wait for people to talk about your company or product, you could be waiting a while. If you decide on using print ads in magazines or newspapers you could be paying a whole lot. Other avenues do exist. For instance, you have probably looked through a catalog or website full of promotional merchandise at some point, and while the many choices can make choosing a product seem daunting, marketing with promotional items c
Disney Dining: Holiday Pricing and Gratuities
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Disney Dining: Holiday Pricing and GratuitiesIf you are planning to visit Walt Disney World Resort during a high demand season, and especially if you are not purchasing one of the Disney Dining Plans, you will want to be aware that a number of the restaurants implement higher pricing during those times. You can expect to pay about $4 more per adult per meal and about $2 per child ages 3 – 9. When budgeting for food, this is something you will want to take into consideration.There are, however,
Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
By Elizabeth Anne HullElizabeth Anne HullIf you’re reading this, chances are you’re comfortable with the Internet. I can’t say I am, not at all. Oh, I’ve been using email since the middle ’90s, and though it sometimes goes on strike, I feel pretty much at ease with it. Surfing? I don’t do it. I sometimes look up something I’m interested in, especially medical information. But shopping on line? I try my best to avoid it, even when prices are cheaper there than in the stores. As far as I
Home Buying Programs For Single Parents
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
The Advantages of Home Buying Programs For Single Parents Several shops and groceries stores are now offering home buying programs for single parents. Single parents may not need to go to stores and shop personally. All they have to do is avail the home buying programs for single parent. Home buying programs for single parents covers shopping through website. You can shop online with a discounted rate and goods are delivered in front of your doors. Saving energy and time means a lot to singl
The Saga of Republic Turned Las Colinas Prime: Unpaid Workers and Bills, TABC Raids and Harassment, and a Possible Happy Ending
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Blue skies ahead for the troubled Las Colinas Prime? Last month I drove past Republic in Las Colinas and noticed the name had changed to Las Colinas Prime. I called the restaurant on June 1st and talked with Brian Luisi. He told me the tapas-restaurant-turned-steakhouse had changed concepts and names. The restaurant, owned by Bill McCrory, is managed by Michael Costa’s Rainmaker Restaurant Group. Costa is no stranger to the local scene. He was involved in other Dallas restaurants such as Tosc
Update: Airline luggage fees
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Update: Airline luggage feesSeveral months ago, American Airlines instituted a fee for all checked bags for domestic, coach passengers. Other major airlines have now followed suit. Below you will find a baggage allowance and fee chart. With the exception of Southwest, the airlines shown are those for which check-in is offered at the Disney resorts. Again, these allowances are for domestic, coach class passengers, if you are an international passenger, traveling first class, or participate in a
Posts about Steve Jobs as of June 30, 2009
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Old is the New New - businesshistorymatters.com 06/30/2009 INT. BANK – WASHINGTON DC – DAY Christian has paused during his day of Idea Engineering to make a deposit at a bank. INT … ve turned up a photo of Steve Jobs , circa 1976. Check it out. JOURNALIST I can’t. I’m on the phone … s interesting. CHRISTIAN The new Apple guy is a body double of Steve Jobs . I even created a Hair Apple Mum On Jobs’s Treatment, Diagnosis [Voices] - realhs.com 06/30/2009 By Yukari
The kids are alright. Except for the black ones.
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Dwayne Betts, guest posting for Ta-Nehisi Coates, has written a really thought-provoking post on juvenile life without parole (JLWOP): The issue of JLWOP will come before the Supreme Court soon – law firms all over the country are preparing amicus briefs in the effort to sway the courts one way or the other. The two cases in question are both Florida cases, chosen because they are both instances of JLWOP for crimes that didn’t result in murder. In one, Joe Sullivan was sentenced to JLWOP f
What to do with dying products
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Justin James discusses what companies do with applications that are no longer something they want to continue to develop or support but are not actually dead.————————————————————————————–Many companies that develop software do so on the grounds that licensing or maintenance fees will cover the costs of developing and supporting the software, as well as bring in some profit. But in many cases, a good product will not generate the revenue it needs to survive. Following the news that Microsoft will
Students locked out, want refund
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Dozens of potential nursing students want their money back and the county consumer protection agency is investigating after administrators of a Bristol health and sciences school postponed classes twice since April in the wake of accreditation problems.Several people showed up outside America Health Care Inc. at Mill and Wood streets in Bristol Monday morning to complain and request refunds, but no staff members were in the office. A few of the students said they requested a refund in writing bu
38 Degrees Ale House & Grill Debuts in Alhambra
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Charlie’s Trio partners Chuck Fata, Mike Fata, Clay Harding and Brian Sugita opened 38 Degrees in downtown Alhambra on June 18, specializing in nearly ice-cold beer. Yesterday, Harding discussed the concept, which the partners are hoping to replicate. He’s overseeing a menu of 110 craft beers, including 38 on draught and plenty of 750-millilitre bottles, making sure to represent many different regions, and “mostly looking into California and local breweries, if they have quality product.” Open
Merkin’s Art Collection to be Sold and Funds Placed in Escrow Pending Resolution of New York AG’s Suit
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
« FINRA Fines Firm and Former Broker for Improper Communications with Interdealer Brokerage Firms | Main STATEMENT FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREW CUOMO ON THE SALE OF J. EZRA MERKIN'S ART COLLECTION: "Earlier this morning in New York State Supreme Court, my Office submitted a stipulation and order regarding the impending sale of J. Ezra Merkin's art collection for $310 million. The art was owned by Mr. Merkin and his wife. This sale will yield, after liens, taxes, and fees, approximately $191
New Online Check-In Service debuts at Walt Disney World Resort
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
New Online Check-In Service debuts at Walt Disney World ResortIf you have visited Walt Disney World Resort before and stayed in one of their hotels or Vacation Club resorts, you may have been faced with waiting in a long line to check in, especially if you arrived on Sunday. Well, wait no more.“Our new Online Check-In Service offers added convenience and time savings for Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests,” said Kevin Myers, vice president of Resort Operations for Walt Disney World Resort. “I
Arrested for having a pug on the L Train
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
image viaFrom our mailbag. If you have pix or video, send them along.Was arrested by police at L train today - ffor a 15lb pug that I took out of his tote bag for throwing up and overheating. Held for very long time - photos and video and about 12 cops involved. Pug okay,. but me, very sad,. They gave me 3 tickets - recesssion that bad?[...] I took the day off of work, because my wrists are so swollen from the handcuffs that I've had trouble typing. Basically, I had my pug in a tote bag, but he
Microsoft Office 2010: First Look
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Microsoft’s Office 2010 was “conveniently” leaked to the internet and now all the major IT blogs are reporting on it. According to InfoWorld, “sporting mostly incremental improvements, Office 2010 serves to bridge the gap between the Vista and Windows 7 eras by streamlining the product’s controversial Ribbon-based user interface and extending it to encompass the full range of Office applications.” There are several new aesthetic features with Office 2010 but one of the biggest “under the hood”
Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern: The Economic Crisis Was Caused By American Immorality
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Oklahoma state legislator Sally Kern is back in the news. (She’s the lovely lady who said gays are a bigger threat in America than terrorists a little while back.) So how much nuttier can she get ? She is now saying that our country’s problems are due to Obama not being religious enough, the godless heathens and their pornography, and (of course) those sodomizing gays. The economic crisis, for example, is just a product of our immoral nature. Here’s the full proclamation, which will
Anime Expo® 2009 Announces At-Con Ticketing Procedures for All Main Events
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Ticket Guidelines Announced for Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention LOS ANGELES, CA – June 30, 2009 –What are the Main Events of Anime Expo® 2009 ? How do you get to watch a Main Event? How many events can you attend? Who is eligible to obtain tickets? How do you get a ticket? Questions regarding ticket guidelines for Main Events are answered for the nation’s largest anime and manga convention, Anime Expo® 2009 , from July 2 – July 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Cent
Wisconsin Gives Illegal Aliens Discounted Tuition
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Under fire, Wisconsin legislators killed a measure to give illegal immigrants special driver’s license but still passed a law that gives them discounted tuition at the state’s public colleges and universities. The two controversial measures were inserted into the 2009-2011 state budget and, up until a few days ago, both were scheduled to be approved. After all, the Badger State has at least three official illegal alien sanctuaries— Madison, Racine and Dane County —and a history of protectin
INTERMEX POWER (2009-06-30 12:17)
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
U.S. Stocks Decline, Trimming S&P 500’s Best Quarter Since ‘03 June 30 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell, limiting the biggest quarterly advance for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index since 2003, after consumer confidence unexpectedly slid and delinquencies on the least-risky mortgages more than doubled. Caterpillar Inc., Expedia Inc. and Starbucks Corp. lost more than 4.4 percent after the Conference Board’s sentiment index slumped to 49.3, six points below the ave













