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Today's Guest Writer: Eric Faller
Eric is a Software Design Engineer on the Office User Experience team focused on user interface extensibility for Office developers.
Another source of frequently-asked RibbonX questions is around the complexity of writing an add-in in C++. Compared to the ease of use of C# or VB.NET, C++ requires a much deeper understanding of what's really going on under the covers and often involves hand-implementing much of the "magic" that the higher-level languages take care of automatically.
This post covers the details of RibbonX's communication with COM add-ins via the IRibbonExtensibility and IDispatch interfaces and shows an example of creating an add-in with ATL. It's primarily intended for C++ developers, but if you're writing an add-in with .NET you may find it useful to understand what the CLR is automatically doing for you under the hood.
As soon as Office boots up a COM Add-In, it checks if it implements the IRibbonExtensibility interface on its main Connect class via a QueryInterface() call for IID_IRibbonExtensibility (defined in the MSO.DLL typelibrary). If it does, it takes the IRibbonExtensibility pointer and QI's it for the IDispatch interface and saves both pointers off in a safe place.
Note that Office queries the IRibbonExtensibility interface for IDispatch, instead of the main interface. Normally this is unimportant, but it allows complicated add-ins to split their IDispatch interfaces off onto multiple objects if they provide multiple IDispatch implementations. For example, Excel add-ins can provide User-Defined Functions (UDFs) via IDispatch, and they usually won't want to have all of their RibbonX callbacks and UDFs on the same object.
Next, RibbonX will call the IRibbonExtensibility::GetCustomUI() method and get the XML for each type of Ribbon that's currently open. Most applications have only one Ribbon that's open all the time (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), but Outlook has many different Ribbon types, any number of which can be open at a given time. GetCustomUI() can be called at arbitrary points after the add-in boots if the user opens up a new type of Ribbon, so add-ins should not do any extraneous processing inside that function or assume that it will always be called immediately after the add-in boots. GetCustomUI() should simply fetch and return the appropriate XML, without any side effects.
Once the appropriate XML is parsed and applied, RibbonX will invoke the add-in's "onLoad" callback (if it exists), as well as any "get" callbacks (such as getEnabled, getVisible or getLabel). These callbacks are all invoked via the IDispatch pointer that was queried for above.
If you're unfamiliar with IDispatch-based interfaces, you may be curious how it is that Office can call arbitrary C++ functions in an add-in, given only their names. For example, consider a button specified with this XML:
<button id="MyButton" onAction="ButtonClicked"/>
In my add-in I can write a ButtonClicked() function, but once it's complied and linked, the "ButtonClicked" name is optimized away and we're left with just a memory address where the function's code begins. How does Office find and call the function? Obviously there's something magic going on, and it's known as IDispatch.
IDispatch is a COM interface used for "dispatching" function calls to objects when their types are unknown or need to be late-bound. It's the reason that this VBA code works even though the "word" variable is not strongly typed:
Dim word
Set word = Application
word.CheckSpelling ("misspellled")
The IDispatch interface contains a whole bunch of methods which you can read all about in the documentation, but the main two to be concerned with are GetIDsOfNames() and Invoke().
The GetIDsOfNames() method provides a mapping between names (strings) and "DISPIDs", which are basically integers that represent functions or properties. With the example button above, Office will call into the add-in's GetIDsOfNames() method and ask "hey, do you implement the ButtonClicked function?", and the add-in with either say "yes I do, and it's DISPID number 2" (for example), or "no, I don't implement that function."
Once the function is found, the IDispatch::Invoke() method is used to actually call the function. Invoke() takes the DISPID of the function, an array of parameters, and gets the return value back. In our example Office will call the add-in's Invoke() method and say "call your ButtonClicked function with this IRibbonControl parameter and let me know how it goes."
Parameters and return values are passed around in VARIANT structs, which are basically big unions that can contain values of many different types. We could go into lots of detail about how to set up and use VARIANTs, but fortunately there are ATL classes that take care of all of this for us so there's normally no reason to worry about them.
That pretty much sums up the high-level overview of how IDispatch works, so let's see it in action and build a simple RibbonX add-in in C++ with ATL.
Building a simple C++/ATL RibbonX add-in
The steps for creating a C++ RibbonX add-in start off pretty much the same as for a C# add-in:
- Open up Visual Studio
- Click "New Project"
- Select "Extensibility" under "Project types" and choose "Shared Add-in"
- Give it a name and click OK:
- Click through the wizard that shows up, making sure to check "Create an Add-in using Visual C++/ATL" and "I would like my Add-in to load when the host application loads."
Now you have an empty C++ add-in. Click "Build Solution" just to make sure that it all compiles OK with no problem.
Next, open up Class View, right-click on your CConnect class and select "Add -> Implement Interface…" In the dialog that pops up, select the "Microsoft Office 12.0 Object Library <2.4>" type library and add the "IRibbonExtensibility" interface from it:
Note: you may have an older type library registered instead (such as "Office 11.0 Object Library") if you previously had older versions of Office installed on the same computer. In those cases you can just browse to the "OFFICE12" version of MSO.DLL and select it manually.
Once you're done with that, Visual Studio should have auto-generated your GetCustomUI() function for you. Delete its "return E_NOTIMPL;" and paste in some valid code, like this:
STDMETHOD(GetCustomUI)(BSTR RibbonID, BSTR * RibbonXml)
if (!RibbonXml)
return E_POINTER;
*RibbonXml = SysAllocString(
L"<customUI xmlns=\"http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2006/01/customui\">"
L" <ribbon>"
L" <tabs>"
L" <tab id=\"CustomTab\""
L" label=\"Custom Tab\">"
L" <group id=\"CustomGroup\""
L" label=\"Custom Group\">"
L" <button id=\"CustomButton\""
L" imageMso=\"HappyFace\""
L" size=\"large\""
L" label=\"Click me!\""
L" onAction=\"ButtonClicked\"/>"
L" </group>"
L" </tab>"
L" </tabs>"
L" </ribbon>"
return (*RibbonXml ? S_OK : E_OUTOFMEMORY);
Now, a real add-in would obviously not hard-code its XML like this (embedding it as a resource in the DLL would be much better), but this suffices for our simple demo. Don't do this at home!
At this point we should try to compile the add-in and see our dummy button sitting on the Ribbon. Unfortunately when I tried compiling at this stage, there were several compilation errors in the auto-generated code due to namespace conflicts between the MSO type library and other Windows headers. I did these things to fix it:
- Open up "stdafx.h" and move the #import statement for MSO.dll from the bottom of the file up next to the #import statement for the Extensibility library inside the #pragma blocks (remove any 'no_namespace' annotations from that line as well)
- Add "using namespace Office;" to the top of the Connect.h file.
Now we can build successfully and see our button:
If we click it we get an error saying "The callback function 'ButtonClicked' was not found," which makes sense since we haven't written that function or implemented it via IDispatch yet. Let's use ATL to do that now.
Unfortunately Visual Studio 2005 doesn't seem to have a "New ATL Interface" wizard, but we can get the same thing accomplished by creating a generic ATL class and then deleting the implementation. Click "Add Class…" on the Standard Toolbar and select "ATL Simple Object" in the ATL category. Name the object something like "CallbackInterface" and hit Finish.
Now in Class View we have several new objects: an ATL interface called "ICallbackInterface" and an implementation class called "CCallbackInterface." We don't need the implementation, so go ahead and delete all the CallbackInterface.* files from the Solution Explorer. ICallbackInterface is what we care about and it's defined in our add-in's IDL file.
Back in Class View, right-click on ICallbackInterface and select "Add -> Add Method…" In the Add Method Wizard, add a method named "ButtonClicked" with one [in] parameter of type IDispatch* called RibbonControl:
This parameter is the IRibbonControl object that's passed to all RibbonX callbacks. Since "IRibbonControl" isn't in the parameter type dropdown, we have to go with its base type, which is IDispatch (IRibbonControl is not a type supported by the VARIANT structure). If we need it later, we can always call QueryInterface() on it with IID_IRibbonControl and get it.
Now that our interface is defined, right click on the CConnect class and select "Implement Interface…" again to add ICallbackInterface along with IRibbonExtensibility. Double-click the ButtonClicked function in Class View to be taken to the auto-generated implementation. Swap out its placeholder content with something meaningful, like this:
STDMETHOD(ButtonClicked)( IDispatch * RibbonControl)
// Add your function implementation here.
L"The button was clicked!",
L"Message from ExampleATLAddIn",
return S_OK;
Now when we compile we should see this MessageBox when we click the button. However, there are a couple of problems left before we can do that, the first of which is "error LNK2001: unresolved external symbol _LIBID_ExampleATLAddInLib." Since our DLL is both the source and consumer of our new typelibrary for ICallbackInterface, we need to link in the MIDL-generated C files for it. In Solution Explorer, add the "AddIn_i.c" file, which is the output from running MIDL on our AddIn.idl file. This new file will inherit the solution defaults for PCH files ("Use Precompiled Headers (/Yu)"), which isn't what we want, so right-click on it and switch the file to "Not Using Precompiled Headers".
The last work item is to set up the COM_MAP to properly route the IDispatch calls to our ICallbackInterface. In Connect.h, switch the IDispatch line in the COM_MAP to ICallbackInterface instead of IRibbonExtensibility:
COM_INTERFACE_ENTRY2(IDispatch, ICallbackInterface)
Once that's all built, try out the add-in and see that it works!
That's basically all there is to making a C++ RibbonX add-in with ATL. Obviously a more complicated add-in would have many more callbacks, but the only additional work would be to right-click on ICallbackInterface and select "Add Method.." for each one. Different types of callbacks have different parameters, so you just need to make sure that your callbacks match the C++-style signatures in the RibbonX documentation. A "getLabel" callback, for example, would have the same parameters, except it would have an additional "[out, retval] BSTR *Label" parameter for returning the label.
For more info about RibbonX, check out the documentation mentioned above, the Developer category on this blog, or the Office Discussion Groups if you have other questions not specifically related to the topics of this article.
Update: Eric has made the resulting Visual Studio 2005 project available for download.


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The US Army Intelligence Center at Fort Huachuca is the heart of the US Army's military intelligence structure. The Center is the source of all of the Army's trained Intelligence manpower and the developer and tester of its systems and equipment. In modern warfare, the force that has the fastest, most accurate intelligence will be the victor.
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19 things you really want to say to mums… but don't
You know the feeling... when you have to bite your tongue to avoid telling little Johnny's mum that the classroom nit situation is clearly all her fault, or that baby Alicia is not really that advanced, just a normal (perfect) bub. What things do you WISH you could say to other mothers?
This story was first published in The Saturday Daily Telegraph. By Jeni O'Dowd and Clare Masters.
How well do you really know the mothers in your circle? And how well do they know you?
We've all found ourselves saying one thing to a fellow parent, while wanting to say exactly the opposite. So in the interests of transparency, here are the 19 things we'd really like to say to other mothers, but can't.
19 things we'd really like to say to other mums
1. It's great your husband is wonderful, your mortgage is manageable and your kids are perfectly behaved, but I don't believe you for a second.
2. All babies sleep when they're newborn. Talk to me about what a good baby they are in six weeks.
3. That's really impressive your child walked and talked at such an early age. Did you know studies show it has no effect on their future abilities?
4. All children say cute and funny things, but they're not actually cute or funny to other parents – so stop spamming my Facebook feed with your 'hilarious' posts about your kids.
5. Your daughter will be smart enough to go to school at four years of age? How about we talk in three years when she is actually out of nappies.
6. Yes, my kids do watch television. In fact it often feels like the TV is permanently tuned in to Nick Jr. Go ahead and call DOCS if you must.
7. Your child has a fever and is clearly sick. Why on earth then did you bring him to my two-year-old's birthday party? Go home before everyone is affected!
8. Is that $300 first birthday cake, marquee and MasterChef spread of catered, identically themed and coloured party food really for your child? Or are you just trying to impress your friends?
9. Please don't constantly call my children 'the twins'. They are individuals and have different names and personalities. Or I will start referring to your kids as the eldest and the middle child.
10. No, your baby isn't advanced and model beautiful. Just perfectly normal.
11. I'm not judging you. But if you're not going to immunise your children because of some rubbish you read on the internet then your kids are not coming within a 5km radius of mine.
12. See that green stuff on your child's face? It's snot. It doesn't live there. Please remove it.
13. Thanks for the invite but I don't particularly want to spend the afternoon at a hot public playground running after the kids. Can't we just have wine at my place instead?
14. It is really exciting your child pooed in the toilet but it's not really dinner table conversation. And I don't really care.
15. I can't believe your child actually asks for raw broccoli sticks for a snack. No, I mean I really don't believe it.
16. Your son has memorised Goodnight Moon? I actually don't care. And I'm sick of you bragging about your kids.
17. I can see the nits jumping around your kid's hair. PLEASE do something to get rid of them! You are one reason nits are throughout our classroom!
18. Thanks for entertaining the kids with that violent R-rated movie on the sleepover. I hope their nightmares didn't keep you up all night.
19. Yes, I really do work full-time so I won't be able to make it to your 10am class mothers morning tea. Ever given any thought to having a class parents catch-up outside of office hours?
Do any of these ring true to you? What would you add to the list? Tell us below.


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S 1217, the Johnson-Crapo housing reform
bill passed the
Senate Banking Committee today.
Committee chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) had hoped to send the bill to the
whole Senate with at least 16 of the 22 committee members voting for the
committee's recommendation, but was able to obtain only a 13 to 9 favorable
vote. Several Democrats including
Elizabeth Warren (MA), Jeff Merkley (OR), Sherrod Brown (OH), and Jack Reed
(RI) had spoken out strongly against the bill largely because it lacks a
mandate for affordable housing.
The bill would, like an earlier Senate bill
authored by Mark Warner (D-VA) and Bob Corker (R-TN) and the so-called PATH Act
awaiting a vote in the House, wind down government sponsored enterprises Fannie
Mae and Freddie Mac. Unlike the PATH Act
which would provide loan guarantees only for FHA loans, S 1217 would establish
a new agency, the Federal Mortgage Insurance Corporation (FMIC) which would
regulate a secondary market for selling loans and mortgage-backed securities
and provide a catastrophic guarantee that would kick in only after mandatory levels
of private capital were exhausted.
Observers feel that Johnson needed a
stronger committee vote, especially one with more yes votes from Democrats in
order to convince Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to bring the bill to the
floor. The PATH Act which was voted on
favorably by the House Financial Services Committee has similarly been waiting
for several months for a full House vote but Speaker John Boehner has thus far
failed to bring it to the floor. Those
observers feel that PATH, if it pass the House would not do so in the Senate
because it virtually eliminates the government from housing finance. Similarly the Senate bill stands little
change in the house because of the catastrophic FMIC backstop.
Prior to the vote but apparently
anticipating its outcome Johnson released a statement which said in part: "When
we opened up this markup two weeks ago it appeared we were very close to
gaining additional bipartisan support for this bill. That being the case, I
consulted with Ranking Member Crapo and other members of the Committee and
decided to recess for a short time to take one last shot at finding additional
support. After exhausting every option to try and strike a deal quickly that
would add votes at the committee level, I have concluded it is best to move
forward with the majority we have now in committee and continue working to
build support for the bill as it moves to the floor."
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Fancy Cats receives lots of phone calls and emails from people who, for whatever reason, can no longer keep their cat(s). Â We ask that you read this page through entirely before contacting us for advice. Â Please keep in mind that Fancy Cats' primary focus is on finding forever homes for strays and cats from shelters that have run out of time. Â Going to a rescue for help should be your absolutely last resort.
Submit a request for Fancy Cats to Rehome your Cat(s).
|Maybe Rehoming Isn't Necessary
|Responsibly Rehoming Your Cat
If a member of the household becomes allergic to cats, or if a new partner is allergic, many people assume the only solution is to rehome the cat. Â This is not necessarily so. Â Some people may develop allergic symptoms when living with a cat for the first time, but many find that after a few weeks their symptoms subside, and often disappear altogether once their system becomes accustomed to the allergen. Reduce risk of reaction by:
- regularly applying flea treatments;
- grooming the cat in the garage or on a screened-in porch;
- cleaning the cat regularly with cleansing wipes or by bathing;
- wiping a damp cloth over the couch and the carpeting after vacuuming.
You should also visit an allergist since allergies rarely appear singly. Â If you are allergic to your cat, you probably also are allergic to dust and dust mites, mold or other common allergens. Â Treating these other allergies may make the cat allergy more tolerable.
Check out these resources for more information:
Behavioral Problems
Many common behavioral problems can be exasperating if the cause is not apparent. Â Sometimes this can lead to people feeling that the problem is insurmountable and that rehoming is the only solution. Â Check out these resources for common problems:
- Inappropriate Toileting/Spraying
- Inappropriate Scratching
- Aggressive/Nervous Cats
The risk of toxoplasmosis contracted from animal feces during pregnancy is still a major reason why many cats are put up for rehoming. Â The truth is that inadequately cooked meat is the main risk factor for infection with toxoplasmosis. Â Contact with a cats' feces has been found to be a very low risk factor. Â The basic rules of hygiene should naturally be observed, and to be absolutely safe, rubber gloves should be worn when cleaning litter boxes, or get a non-pregnant member of the household to take litter duty. Â Keep the cat's vaccinations current and ensure kitty is regularly dewormed and treated for fleas if he goes outside.
Check out this resource for more information:
New Baby in the House
If simple, sensible precautions are taken and proper introductions are made, there should be no need to consider rehoming your cat due to the arrival of a baby.  And, indeed, having a cat in the family can be of immense benefit to the child's development, allowing them to form an early bond with an animal, to learn to respect and care for the pet, and to lay a lifelong foundation of love for animals.  In addition, recent studies have shown that children who have pets in their homes, especially  during the first year of life, build antibodies that lead to a reduced risk of asthma and allergies.  Take precautions such as: closing the nursery door when baby is on her own; keeping litter boxes out of reach of crawling and toddling babies; keeping baby food and pet food separate; cleaning litter boxes regularly and washing hands after doing so; and keeping kitty current on her vaccinations.
Check out this resource for more information:
Moving Domestically
Moving domestically with your cat is relatively easy! Â If you will need to rent your new home, check out these 13 Steps to Finding Animal-Friendly Rental Housing.
Then, when you are ready, review these Tips for Packing and Moving. Â If you'll be flying, here are some Tips for Safe Pet Air Travel.
If you are emigrating abroad, you may still be able to take your cat with you. Â If the cat is elderly or ill in any way, you may consider the journey to be too much for them and decide that rehoming is the best option. Â But, it kitty is in good health and you would like to take him with you, you can find advice and information online at:
When to Start Looking
As soon as possible! Â Responsibly rehoming a cat can take months. Â If you only have a week to find a new home, you will not have much luck, and you probably will end up settling for a home that isn't right for your pet out of desperation. Â If you know you are moving overseas in six months, start looking now! Â Take as much time as possible to find the right home - don't just give your pet to the first person who offers. Â This rarely results in a happy arrangement.
Preparing Your Cat
Make sure your cat is current on vaccinations, has been FIV/FeLV tested (especially if your cat goes outside at all), and is spayed/neutered. Â You will have much more luck finding a home for your cat if you can provide veterinary records showing the cat's health status. Â A responsible and informed adopter will want to know this information. Â You might also consider preparing a Pet Resume. Â Do not separate lifelong friends or litter mates. Â Many people are willing and eager to adopt two cats who are friends and bonded to each other.
First look to your circle of trusted friends, family members and coworkers. Are any of them willing to give your cat a loving and responsible home? Please do not contact Fancy Cats (or any other rescue for that matter) until you have exhausted every other option. All rescues are overcrowded, and for every cat surrendered to a rescue, another remains on the street or in a shelter awaiting euthanasia.
Fancy Cats strongly recommends thorough screening for any interested party. NEVER agree to give your pet to someone until you have properly screened them and visited their home!
Here are some Tips for Screening Potential Adopters. Go with your instincts. Â If something doesn't feel right, do not adopt your cat to the person. Â You will regret it later and may find that your instincts were right.
If they are truly interested, a potential adopter should be asking about your pet's health, behavior, likes/dislikes, and why you are giving up your pet. Â You can also provide them with the Pet Resume that you prepared above.
Once you have chosen the right person to adopt your cat, you should complete an adoption contract. Â Feel free to use this Sample Rehoming Adoption Contract.
When you finally take your cat to his new home, be sure to take his usual litter box, dishes, toys, scratching post, bedding, food, litter and a worn article of your clothing to place with his bedding at his new home. Â The familiar scent of these items will make the transition easier.
About Animal Shelters
Fancy Cats recommends that you do not take any cat to a shelter unless the only other option is to put the cat out onto the street or into an unscreened/inappropriate home. Â Most shelters have high kill rates and your pet will likely be euthanized.
About Behavioral Problems
Behavioral problems are rarely a good reason to rehome your pet because you are just passing on the problem to someone else. Â If you have tried all of the tips listed above and still need to rehome your cat, be candid about your cat's behavioral problems with potential adopters. Â The last thing you want is to adopt your cat to an unsuspecting person who later rehomes the cat again or surrenders the cat to a shelter due to an unanticipated problem.
Purebred Cats
Is your cat purebred or mixed with a purebred cat? Â If so, try searching for purebred rescues online. Â Some of them will take owner surrenders, depending on how much room they have. Â However, you should exhaust every other option first. Â Keep in mind that purebred cats also attract a lot of people who may not have the experience or knowledge needed to deal with a purebred cat and the health problems that may come with it.
Online Resources
Websites like Petfinder.com and Craigslist.org, if used appropriately and cautiously, may be a good resource for those rehoming a cat. Â However, use these websites with extreme caution! Â Some tips:
- *Do not post your cat as "free to a good home". Â This will attract adopters who do not value your pet.
- Do charge an adoption fee, even as little as $25 will prevent people from trying to obtain your cat for sale to scientific testing facilities.
- Make it clear in your advertisement that applicants will be screened.
- Use a picture or two of your kitty to create more interest.
- Tell potential adopters about you cat's personality, likes/dislikes, favorite toys, and what type of food and litter you use.
While rescues often cannot immediately accept owner surrenders, depending on resources available, they may be able to help you advertise you cat.
Fancy Cats will be happy to help you advertise your cat on Petfinder.com, to allow you to bring your cat to our adoption events for exposure, and to screen potential adopters for you. Â If we provide these services for you, the adopters will complete Fancy Cats' adoption paperwork. Â In addition, we require a $200 donation per cat from the person placing the cat up for rehoming once the cat is adopted.
Sanctuaries: Retirement Homes for Cats
There are precious few sancturies available where cats can be placed, after an application process and donation requirement. Sanctuaries provide a safe haven for at risk cats to live out their natural lives in a safe and serene setting.


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Tomorrow's the big 3-0. Knowing birthday night will be filled with libations, it seems appropriate to enjoy a rare, special beer – Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA – in thoughtful repose. An early gift of sorts. Late afternoon light beckons from the back patio. Time to enjoy both quickly fading summer and hops.
Outside is magical. Quiet, save for the wind through the trees and the occasional animal in the distance. Air is cool and wet, carrying smells of harvest and cooling barbecues. Glad to be out enjoying the sweet spot that is the tail-end of summer.
Although relaxed, energy and excitement flow. Tenth Anniversary Ruination looks as special on the outside as the brew inside. Stone's printed-on-bottle designs are always neat, but this one's fascinating. Crest emblazoned with mascot gargoyle looks menacing, while friendly, floral filigree neatly encapsulates this bottled monster.
Monstrous as ever, Tenth Anniversary Ruination reeks of citrusy, resinous hop goodness. So far impressed. The pour just floods the surrounding air with more dank-yet-sweet hop fragrance. Excited to taste is an understatement. Bottoms up.
Holy hop heaven, jackpot! Hit that statement with a bang, indeed. Tenth is insane. Bitter happens further back in the palate, but this brew bites at the tip of the tongue. Almost puckering in bitterness, great care is taken to keep nostrils open to taste all the way through the drink.
Sweet, fruity hoppiness easily bullies its way over the 10.8% ABV. Body is there but isn't syrupy as happens with many other over-the-hop brews. Back of the mouth, body sparkles and fades cleanly, leaving a burst of lemony sweetness. But this beast ain't done yet. Hop bitterness comes back for a final crescendo playing bass to the bright, citrusy soprano. Pleasant, biscuit malt plays the middle, rounding out the orchestra. What a finale.
Although enjoying summer's end in relative silence is sublime, Ruination Tenth Anniversary calls for a faithful rendition of Tchaikovsky's Overture 1812, replete with cannons, as accompaniment. Bring out the fireworks – what a way to finish out decade three. A toast, raised to the next ten. Thank you, Stone.


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See the problems?
Defining 'good' and 'bad' (setting aside for the moment the biblical explanations of both behaviors) is a complicated business. In our relativist modern society, what's 'good' for some may not be 'good' for others. Additionally, 'goodness' and 'badness' can't be determined based on one set of behaviors (selfishness versus cooperativeness) – labeling even an individual as 'good' or 'bad' has to take into consideration whether 'good' or 'bad' behavior predominates in the behavior patterns of the subjects of the test. It's a real stretch of the data to take a single aspect of 'goodness' and 'badness' (selfishness versus cooperativeness) and try to make it fit the population en masse.
The third experiment should have clued the researchers in to the idea that their hypothesis was too narrow to make such a broad conclusion. That third experiment – interviews with people – showed that 'cooperation is the intuitive response only for those who routinely engage in interactions where this behavior is rewarded—that human "goodness" may result from the acquisition of a regularly rewarded trait' (emphasis mine). In other words, people are more likely to cooperate if they have been and expect to be rewarded for it.
Which leads to this complaint: the two experiments used – the ''prisoner's dilemma' and the 'public goods game' – offer nothing but the idea of a reward, since the subjects used 'money' provided them by the researchers. With no 'skin in the game', so to speak, whether the subjects were selfish or cooperative had zero meaning: regardless which way they went, they stood to gain or lose absolutely nothing. And if they had even the barest inkling of what the tests were looking to find, they might have been self-persuaded to give the researchers what they were looking for, rather than acting as they would 'normally'.
Having once done a great deal of scientific experimentation, I can offer a few suggestions for determining whether human beings are generally 'good' or 'bad'. First, define your terms: what do you mean by 'good' and 'bad'? Secondly, don't narrow your data-collection to one or even two types of behavior: broaden them as widely as possible to take into consideration as many variables as is manageable. Third, get out of the lab and investigate human beings 'in the wild': you may discover that people behave in diametrically-opposite manners to the way they do within the controlled confines of a lab.


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Wait a minute, TerriLi, I thought you didn't know what overkill means? : )
This is a discussion on Should Full Auto's Be Legal? within the General Firearm Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; Originally Posted by TerriLi I think the major issue here is, where do we draw the line on 2A? The line has been drawn, and ...
Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it.
Thoughts: Justifiable self defense (A.O.J.).
Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims?
Reason over Force: Why the Gun is Civilization (Marko Kloos).
Wait a minute, TerriLi, I thought you didn't know what overkill means? : )
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I think it would make sense, politically, to push for elimination of the National Firearms Act. That would put the "assault guns ban" people on the defensive, trying merely to retain the territory they've already gained. It is my personal opinion that the NFA is unconstitutional anyway. When that issue went to the Supremes, they ruled that it was ok because it's only a tax/revenue provision, and the U.S. has the powers "necessary" to support those powers that the U.S. does have.
My view is that traditional canons of construction require that any amendment will control any provision to the contrary in the document amended. And because the Second Amendment is an amendment, it takes precedence over everything in the original version. Including the "necessary and proper" clause. And since the word is not "abolish", but "infringe", Congress cannot enact any restrictions on gun ownership or possession in any way. And any attempt to do so is void as an "ultra vires" act, i.e., beyond and outside of the scope of their power. So, as to the U.S., a person ought to be able to have tactical nukes if he wants to.
But, since the Second never applied to the states (and still doesn't despite recent dicta by the Ninth Circuit), each state has the power to govern itself with respect to such matters. If Maryland, for example, wants to be a pro-crime state by restricting one's ability to defend himself and his family, that's their business. Those who don't like the way Maryland does things can move out, or vote for change, or run for office.
So I'm in favor of (1) a constitutional amendment making treaty obligations subordinate to the Constitution; and (2) abolition of the NFA.
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It would be fun to shoot but that's a lot of extra slugs flying around. I would vote no.
If it's not legal already in your state, then no. But I don't advocate loosing rights. First these go then our civil ones go. Its a bad chain.
Moreover, although the RKBA is neither created by nor dependent on the 2nd Amendment, it is unequivocal that the framers intent included that the people be sufficiently well-armed to defend the state and to throw off tyranny when the need arose. For that to be a practical reality, the protection of the 2A cannot logically be read to mean anything else than that individual citizens' RKBA--including military-grade arms--is protected.
I'll add another thought:
Beyond spray and pray defensive use and beyond what it MIGHT do to the crime rate...
Machine guns are just fun. That is IT => Fun and who doesn't have a "Fun gun" that they take out and have fun with? I have many and I would love for the 1986 laws to be repealed so that new and imported machine guns could once again be had for the citizen.
I am tired of the enormous prices for machine guns today because they are so few and the demand keeps going up. Flemming sears cost more than gold. A good MP5 goes for around $9000 whereas new MP5s for the local sherrif cost $1500. I'd love to see newer guns enter the legal machine gun market.
I am sworn to protect the Constitution of the U.S.A. from all threats both foreign and domestic.
How I would love to own an H&K G36C or MP5 submachine gun!
If it were up to me, full auto firearms would be handled like handguns (21 years of age and able to pass the quick background check through NICS).
For now the only way I'll be able to experience full auto is airsoft guns, which is cool, because today's ammo prices would still have me shooting on semi-auto.
USMC rule # 23 of gunfighting: Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
I am the God fearing, gun toting, flag waving conservative you were warned about!
My simple answer to the question is: "Yes". Any citizen should be able to legally own a fully automatic weapon. I don't think the 2nd Ammendment differentiates between modes of fire any more than it does caliber.
That being said, I don't think most people would gain any advantage from utilizing a full auto weapon for self-defense.
Just my opinion,
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Ghostface once again spitting the truth.
him and anyone who has a "reality" show on bravo/vh1/mtv could all be wiped off the face of the earth and it wouldnt change my life in anyway
One thing I fail to understand about Bieber is how he talks. His accent. Why does he have it? I know lots of people from Stratford (the town he is from) and none of them speak like he does. Biebs... y u so gangsta?
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I hate to be a pointy knees guy, but I'm a blonde and a tit man and Olivia ain't doing it for me.
kaley cuoco looks retarded
stay in drugs, eat school, and don't do vegetables
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hurr durr burr duur
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indoctrinate through academia and media.
why is that the ones that seek tolerance are the most intolerant.
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin
wait, what?
And this thread...
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Moar Kristen Bell pls
This Olivia Wilde can even walk her dog in a sexy manner!
Wait, am I doing this wrong?
the quality of this thread improved dramatically.
more Olivia Wilde appreciation:
and also, after house of cards, i have a growing appreciation of kate mara:
I thought she looked smashing/smash-worthy when she was on the Daily Show.
And speaking of the Daily Show and girls named Olivia...
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TULSA, Okla. ---- Utilizing a 30-4 run in the early part of the first half, the UAB men's basketball team knocked off Tulsa at the Reynolds Center, 70-63, on Wednesday night.
UAB (10-13, 2-6 C-USA) trailed 9-7 with 15:32 left in the opening half, when the Blazers broke the game open with a 30-4 run to own a 24 point lead. Not only was the Blazer offense effective during that stretch making 11-of-19 shots off nine assists, the defense held Tulsa (12-11, 4-5 C-USA) without a field goal for over 12 minutes.
"I thought our guys in the first 15 minutes of the game played our best basketball of the year," head coach Jerod Haase said. "We were extremely unselfish. We were turning down good shots to get great shots and we knocked them in as well. Defensively, I thought physically we were into the game and played hard and mentally we were really thinking the game on the defensive end."
Up 37-13 with 4:45 remaining in the half, the Golden Hurricane used a rally of its own, pulling within single digits with a minute to play. Terence Jones buried a 3-pointer to beat the halftime buzzer and send the Blazers up 43-31 into the locker room.
Tulsa shrunk the Blazers lead to as small as four, 56-52, with 9:04 left, but a Quincy Taylor layup put UAB back up 10 with just under three minutes to go to help secure the team's first league road victory of the season.
Rod Rucker topped the Blazers with 17 points off 7-of-10 shooting and added six rebounds. Teammate Quincy Taylor shined in his first start of the season, netting 14 points and dished out a season-high six assists.
Jones came off the bench to chip in 13 points, 11 coming in the first half.
UAB shot 54.5 percent overall, featuring a 60.7 shooting mark in the first half. In addition, UAB made 9-of-20 3-point tries and held Tulsa to just 38.5 percent shooting for the game.
Rashad Ray paced the Golden Hurricane offense with a team-high 17 points.
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CLEVELAND — Rob Chudzinski's dream job turned out to be temporary gig.
The Browns fired Chudzinski on Sunday night after just one season. It was a stunningly swift and shocking exit for the Ohio native who learned all about sports heartbreak while cheering for Cleveland teams as a kid. He wanted to be the one to turn the Browns into consistent winners.
Like five other coaches since 1999, he failed.
Nobody discards coaches quite like the Browns, who cited "a concerning step backward in the second half of the year" in their decision to dump Chudzinski, who was let go just a few hours after a 20-7 loss in Pittsburgh — the Browns' seventh straight defeat and 10th in 11 games.
The Browns have fired four coaches since 2008, a disturbing trend that perhaps best explains why the team has made the playoffs just once since their expansion rebirth 14 years ago. Chudzinski didn't even have a full year to fix the Browns (4-12), who have become one of the league's laughingstocks because of the endless turmoil.
While introducing Chudzinski on Jan. 10, owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner touted the 45-year-old as one of the game's bright young offensive minds and they were confident the lifelong Browns fan had the necessary skills and drive to turn the team into a consistent winner.
Now, they're looking for someone new. Chudzinski was let go with three years left on his contract.
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CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Shenise Johnson and Riquna Williams are gone, taking plenty of offensive talent with them.
So in its opener, No. 24 Miami more than compensated with defense.
Playing for the first time in five seasons without the two players who made up the best backcourt in school history, the Hurricanes got 19 points from Michelle Woods, 17 more from Morgan Stroman and rolled past North Florida 77-24 in the season-opener for both clubs on Friday night.
It was the lowest point total Miami ever allowed to an NCAA opponent, beating the previous mark of 26 given up to Bethune-Cookman on Jan. 25, 1990. Still, Miami coach Katie Meier insisted that the Hurricanes were far from perfect, and her players agreed with that assessment.
"It wasn't about our opponent tonight," Meier said. "It was about our identity and figuring it out."
The win extended Miami's home-court winning streak to 41 games, tying Baylor for the nation's second-longest current run. Stanford took a 79-game home win streak into its opener against Fresno State Friday night.
Miami's next chance at a home win comes on Nov. 18 against No. 20 Tennessee — which was upset by Chattanooga 80-71 on Friday.
Whatever upset chance that existed in this one was gone early. In the first 13-plus minutes, Stroman was single-handedly outscoring North Florida 8-6.
And defense was the theme throughout. North Florida shot only 14 percent (7 of 50), watched Miami turn 34 turnovers into 43 points, and was outscored by the Hurricanes 42-4 in the paint.
"Defense, that's just working hard," Stroman said. "That's about your effort. You really can't teach it. You go out there and work hard."
Miami allowed only two points in the game's first 10 minutes — the first basket of the game — and forced North Florida into more than three times as many first-half turnovers (17) than field goals (five). The Hurricanes scored 14 unanswered points after the Ospreys opened the scoring, then built a 36-12 lead by halftime and a 45-15 edge four minutes into the second half.
Pepper Wilson added 10 points for Miami, which had all 11 of its players score.
Johnson and Williams — both four-year starters and the No. 3 and No. 5 scorers, respectively, in school history — combined to score 4,410 points for Miami. Johnson also had at least 122 assists and 78 steals in all four of her seasons as a Hurricane, and played in 89 Miami victories.
There was no sense of nostalgia on Friday, however. For Meier and the Hurricanes, it's a new chapter.
"I feel a real responsibility to this particular group of people and how to make them successful," Meier said.
Destinee Smith and Jada Bennett each scored five points for North Florida (0-1). Raneisha Lamar had a game-high nine rebounds for the Ospreys.
Freshmen Caprice Dennis, Keyona Hayes and Macy Keen made their collegiate debuts against UNF. Dennis finished the night with five points, three assists and two steals. Hayes had four points and Keen added three rebounds and a free throw.
In her first game on the court since an Achilles' tendon tear midway through the 2011-12 season, senior forward Morgan Stroman scored 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting and led her team with eight rebounds.
Streak Continues
Miami has now won 41 consecutive games at the BankUnited Center. That is the second longest streak in the nation, trailing only Stanford's 79 straight.
Record-Breaking Defense
The Hurricanes held UNF to just 24 points on 14 percent shooting for the game.
Sophomore Michelle Woods led all scorers with 19 points. That was a career-best effort for the Naples, Fla., native. She also set career-highs in FG attempts (11), and 3-point FG (5).
The Canes dominated certain statistical categories: outscoring their opponent 42-4 in the paint; holding a 43-8 advantage in points off turnovers and forcing 34 turnovers.


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Don't buy into the myth that all the bass move into deep water during the late fall and early winter. Assuming that your lake or reservoir isn't covered over with ice, there are still plenty of bass shallow. In fact, some of the best fishing I've ever experienced is in five feet of water or less — after Thanksgiving.
Start with stained to dirty water and then look for rock. Anything from golf ball size on up to grapefruit size is what you want ... and they need to be covered in algae. This approach is about finding the forage, not the bass. I compare it to looking for an owl. Don't worry about him. Find a mouse. The owl won't be far away.
Along with rocks, you need deep water nearby. A creek channel or sharp drop is perfect.
Most of these areas will be located in the upper half of a lake or reservoir. The water in that half is usually darker and carries more nutrients. That allows the algae to grow, which in turn attracts the shad. Plus, there are usually several creeks in that part of the lake that'll provide deep water.
Weather and water temperature play a part in finding early winter shallow bass. The areas I've described will hold bass until the water temperature drops between 45 and 50 degrees. After that the shad start to die and the bass move out into the deeper water. But — and this is an important but — on warm, sunny days throughout the rest of the winter, the shad that survive will move up into the rock, and the bass will follow. Don't waste that opportunity just because the air has an edge to it.
My favorite bait for this type of fishing is a flat-sided, square bill crankbait. I typically throw a WEC E3 or a Strike King 2.5. Most of the shad will be bigger — at least 3 inches long. I want a big bait to match the hatch and attract the biggest predators.
Line choice is critical. This is not a finesse thing. The lightest I would ever go would be 12-pound-test, and usually I go heavier than that. I want to keep the bait down without hanging it on everything in the water.
I sometimes throw fluorocarbon to help pull the bait down, but sometimes I go with monofilament to help keep it up. Line diameter affects things, too. Fatter line pulls your bait up. There's no formula for this. You have to play around until you find the combination that works. My preference is Vicious line. Quality and consistency matter. I don't want to take a chance on losing a big fish.
My rod is a St. Croix 7 foot, 4 inch Mojo Bass Glass Crankster. It's a forgiving fiberglass rod that as far as I'm concerned is the best crankbait rod ever made. My reel is a Lew's Tournament Pro (6.4:1 gear ratio).
I sometimes use a snap with my bait, and occasionally an oblong split ring. I never use a round snap ring, however. It does something to the action of a flat-sided square bill — something that bass don't like. Cranking speed depends on water depth. Crank fast enough to keep the bait in contact with the bottom and to allow it to deflect off the rock. That'll get you the most bites.
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For those of you have been there . . . how long until you feel normal? (almost 4 weeks post-op) - Colombia, CO
I've been reading posts on this site for months and can't quite believe I'm adding a post now. I've always had lax stomach muscles and developed a large umbilical hernia over the last year (following surgery to remove my appendix). I looked into options for repairing my hernia and opted for a tummy tuck. My surgery is the day after tomorrow! Two nights ago I couldn't sleep because I was so... READ MORE
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Hi. I guess I should have taken the injections preventatively as well! After they discovered my blood clot, I had to get the shots twice a day for 10 days. Now I'm on Coumadin for 3 months. We are experimenting with the dosage - on... READ COMMENT
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The Three Greatest Rock Band Brands
I get the question a lot.
Which is the most well-branded band in rock 'n' roll history?
And as often as I get the question, I don't always have an easy answer. So many bands have branded themselves successfully! But there are three bands that, in my opinion, have created the most powerful brands in rock history.
These are three bands whose brands transcend their music.
No band has mastered the art of merchandising like KISS. No band has turned their music into an financial empire like KISS. Few bands have created such a powerful following as KISS did with the KISS Army. Their drive to monetize their music has turned many people off over the years, but it has made the band millions.
The beauty of Buffett is that he turned one little catchy song into a profit machine. "Margaritaville" has become synonymous with the beach bum lifestyle, and fans flock to his restaurants, casinos, and hotels to experience it. They pick up his Landshark Lager beer and wear his clothing line to celebrate the idea of life on the beach. His annual tours have become destination vacations for his Parrothead followers.
Without the benefit of mainstream exposure, the Grateful Dead created their cult by giving away their music, actively engaging their Deadhead fan following, and touring relentlessly. The Grateful Dead made a ridiculously disproportionate amount of money considering the minimal radio airplay and exposure they received, and their brand continues to live on nearly two decades after Jerry Garcia passed away.
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Which rock band has created the most powerful business brand?
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Could you have an eating disorder?Posted by Counseling Services in Student Resources on Jun 6, 2013 4:13:00 PM
Teresa DePratt, Intern Counselor, MSOE Counseling Services
April, 2011
Hello everyone, and welcome to the month of April! While the weather teases us with 60 degrees one day and 30 the next, we don't care too much knowing the warm temperatures can't hold out on us for much longer. The impending nice weather has some of us starting to get a little nervous, as its time to ditch the winter jacket- and soon we'll be just in shorts and t-shirts! It's enough to inspire thinking about getting back into shape: perhaps losing a little winter weight or getting back on a diet and exercise program to feel your best for summer and its many activities.
While most go about getting healthier in a reasonable way, some take the desire to be fit to the extreme- thinking the thinner the better. Sometimes this idea can lead to eating disorders in both women and men. Three types of eating disorders are prevalent, and they include anorexia (eating very little), bulimia (eating and then vomiting), and binge eating (avoiding food at some times and then eating a much larger amount of food than would normally be consumed in one meal). All of these behaviors are actually quite unhealthy, and can lead to detrimental physical consequences (including death) and emotional struggles (depression and anxiety just to name two). While it is now common knowledge that the media's portrayal of what is a normal body shape is actually quite different the real average in the general population, many still struggle for an unattainable figure.
It is a common misperception that eating disorders only plague women- more and more men are finding themselves suffering as well. In fact a recent study done at Harvard University discovered that at least 40 % of those with binge-eating habits are men, and more than a quarter of people who suffer from the most prevalent eating disorders, anorexia and bulimia are men (1). While it's great that guys are getting diagnosed and feeling more comfortable talking about their relationship with food, it's an indication that men are also falling prey to the social stereotypes of perfection. Obsessing about food, weight or exercise are some of the first sign(s) that you may want to address your nutritional intake, poor body image, or psychological issues. So if you think you may have an eating disorder, or would just like to talk how to plan for a healthier you in the coming months, remember we are here at MSOE's Counseling Services to support you in your goals.
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I am moving this month and was going through some old files and found copies of NCOER's I wrote awhile back. I only had to write a handful of bad NCOER's while in. But here were a few of the bullet statements that I had used for the bad evals. Granted they were for 3 NCO's over 22 years:
"ponders while others are in action" (I am not the first to use that one.)
"non multi-faceted NCO with no oral, written and computer skills"
"was not selected over more junior noncommissioned officers to fill squad leader position"
"Finished two mile run with slowest time on record in Battalion- 51:22" We made her finish the run. She thought we would just fail her after 20 minutes and allow her to quit.
"Does not support Army Equal Opportunity programs" (he called the platoon leader a big butted b word and n word)
"knowledge, skills and abilities are less than juniors, peers and superiors"
"this NCO is competent at the Corporal level of ability" (he was a SSG)
"Failed to use sound judgement resulting Class D aircraft mishap" The idiot drove a truck onto the runway with out a radio and no comms with ATC. Caused a plane to skid off of runway.


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A new data tool from Stateline.org illustrates just how slow the economic recovery has been going in most parts of the country.
The chart (available here) is based on five years of employment figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and shows that job growth has slowed to a crawl in most states over the past 12 months. Thirty-one states saw either a slight decline in the number of jobs or job growth of less than 1 percent over the past year. Of those, New Hampshire was one of seven states to see a drop in the number of employed people.
Job growth topped 2 percent in a handful of southwestern states (Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona and Utah) and North Dakota, where employment increased more than 7 percent over the past year. But nationwide, the U.S. has 4.8 million fewer jobs than in 2008.
In April 2010, Center Economist Dennis Delay warned that the recovery would likely be "slow and jobless." At the time, the Congressional Budget Office expected very slow growth coming out of the recession – about 2 percent a year in 2010 and 2011. Based on these and other forecasts, we said that it would likely take five years for the country to return to pre-recession job levels. But with economic growth progressing even slower than predictions, that recovery will likely be delayed even further.


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12 tips for a better school year
Nothing is quite as thrilling - or challenging - as the beginning of a new school year. While your kids might be worried or excited about new friends and new teachers, mums end up stuck with the tasks of keeping organised, creating solid routines and supporting children to be their best.
Here are Kidspot's back-to-school tips on everything from morning strategies, homework helpers, lunch box solutions and easy organisation tips that will end up moving mum to the head of the class.
Back to school tip #1: Keep lunch boxes easy (for mum)
While we all want to love and nurture our children by packing the best and most exciting lunchbox possible, we also need to balance our aspirations against reality. Making sure morning routines are achievable and easy is the key to a successful lunchbox, not the fanciness of your pinwheel sandwiches. It takes some time to find the right snack ideas the kids will love and you will find easy to prepare while there are other priorities to attend to.
Click here for lunchbox nutrition and inspiration.
Back to school tip #2: Create a laundry routine that works
Washing. Oh so much laundry, washing and ironing to do. School brings new laundry management routines to stop dirty clothes baskets exploding before you get the chance to wash all those stained uniforms and dirty socks.
Conquer the laundry pile in three easy steps.
Back to school tip #3: Make mornings organised
Trying to get out of the door on time when a school bell or work commitments beckon makes for a stressful time before 9am. Clever mums know that a morning routine that works is the key to starting the day happy, prepared and ready to leave the house with a smile.
The on time back to school morning routine
Back to school tip #4: House work during term time should be eased
A busy school year means less time washing the floors and tidying so you can spend time where it really counts. That might mean making extra minutes for homework help, reading the reader or sorting out the sports gear.
Here are some easy ways to streamline other tasks to make room for other things you want to do: Click here for clean up tips.
Back to school tip #5: Keep time
Whether you're trying to speed your kids up (to get them out the door, say) or slow them down (as they practice reading), clocks become a useful device once the kids reach school age. Explaining time, routines and showing the children how to read the time for themselves will give your kids the power to keep themselves organised (without nagging from you).
Back to school tip #6: Ready, set breakfast
A healthy nutritious breakfast not only puts kids in the right mood for learning, but blesses mothers with a righteous feeling of success that they managed to have their children eat well at the right time of day. Kids as young as 4 or 5 can get a bowl of cold cereal for themselves, and as they get older they can learn to safely use the toaster or microwave.
Try these breakfast ideas for quick, healthy starts to the school day: Breakfast Ideas
Back to school tip #7: Problems are a learning experience
Term time at school isn't always perfect and our children don't always behave like angels or the genius we had hoped they would be. School rules, expectations and social pressures can be too much for our kids and it's not uncommon for problems to rear their head once children settle in to the school year. It can be anything from bullies to learning problems to physical problems that come up and unsettle us - be ready to embrace them!
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Back to school tip #8: You are the best teacher
Learning always starts at home and your child's mood affects how well he learns. A positive outlook is the best thing you can inspire in your children to keep them performing well at school and willing to tackle their homework.
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Back to school tip #9: Labels, names and ownership
Label all your child's belongings including the library bag and especially the school hat. Encourage your child to dress themselves so they can manage things like taking jumpers or coats on and off at school. Explain the concept of "lost property" to your kids, so they know how to find lost items on their own. Then cross your fingers and hope they have listened to you!
Back to school tip #10:Rules and behaviour
Schools have a range of approaches to reinforce the good behaviour measures taught by parents - so learn what they are and make sure you can back them up at home! For students in the early years the focus will be on learning to work cooperatively with others and to follow instructions from the teacher. It's a mother's job to remind and reinforce the school rules at home so kids understand why certain actions are unacceptable.
Back to school tip #11:Keep your head around lice
Head lice and nits are a fact of school life, and you will be lucky if you manage to avoid them. If an outbreak of head lice does occur at school it can be annoying but not harmful to your child's health. However to avoid an outbreak across a class of students, schools will request parents to remove and treat children with evidence of head lice.
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Back to school tip#12: Remember the night before
Murphy's law states that if something can go wrong, it will. Avoid the stresses of the first morning of school by laying out clothes (including underwear, socks and shoes) the night before. Have a bottle of sunscreen nearby to apply in the morning. Pack the school bag and include a spare pair of underpants and socks in a plastic bag in case of any toilet accidents. Ensure your camera is ready to take first day of school photos, that the batteries are charged and that it's stocked with fresh film or an SD card. Charge up your mobile phone in case the camera fails!
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After Weight Loss + Mini Tummy Tuck Q&A
Can You Get a Mini Tummy Tuck Without a Huge Scar? (photo)
I see the before and after from the tummy tucks people post and they are scary! I am not that big, but have loose skin after weight loss. I have tried... READ MORE
Am I a Candidate for a Mini Abdominoplasty?
I'm 5'10, 174 lbs, in great shape. 2-3 years ago, I experienced a dramatic weight loss. I weighed 220 and went all the way down to now, 174.... READ MORE
Best Way to Get Rid of Loose Skin Around Belly Button?
I lost about 60lbs that was gained due to a hormone imbalance at 13 yes old. I'm now 29 and am at a size 6-8 and about 25% body fat. Since I lost the... READ MORE
How Much Does a Mini Tummy Tuck, Skin Only Cost - All Inclusive in the Phila Suburban Area?
My daughter who is in her 20's lost about 50 lbs about 4 years ago and has stayed extremely active, exercising daily. The only problem area is her... READ MORE
Full TT and mini TT. My stomach was very flat after both TTs, but now I look 4 mos pregnant? (photo)
Lost 70lb after Full so had mini? After weight loss, I had 5lb baby (C-section), gained 25 during pregnancy and lost by 6 weeks PP. 2 years after baby... READ MORE
Insurance is Covering TT After Weight Loss. What is the Difference Between a Mini Abdominoplasty vs Panniculectomy?
I have lost over 100. I had my PCP submit for med review to my insurance to see if they would cover a tummy tuck. I got approval! My question, what's... READ MORE
I have a tiny amount of loose skin just above the belly button. What is my best option?
A few years ago I lost a lot of weight at the age of 15 from 14 stone down to 8stone 5 lbs and the skin from under my belly button is loose and has... READ MORE
Tummy tuck? mini-tummy tuck? Please I'm French. (photo)
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After losing 37kgs I'am left with 'lose skin' I wouldnt say its saggy but it is enough to be able to pinch and see when I'm bent over. I am a personal... READ MORE
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I am a 5'5" 26 year old female. I went from 180 pounds to 115 pounds, which I've been at consistently over a year. Stretch marks do not both me, the... READ MORE
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Publication Acceptance Date: 2/25/2008
Publication Date: 7/11/2008
Citation: Norman, H.D., Miller, R.H., Wright, J.R. 2008. Impact of selection for decreased somatic cell score on productive life and culling for mastitis. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(E-Suppl. 1):106(abstr. 13). Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: Impact of continued selection for decreased somatic cell score (SCS) was examined to determine if such selection resulted in greater mastitis susceptibility and shorter productive life (PL). Holstein artificial-insemination bulls with a predicted transmitting ability (PTA) for SCS based on >=35 daughters were grouped by quintile. Then 25 cow groups were formed based on sire and maternal grandsire (MGS) quintiles. Cows had birth dates from 1993 through 1999 and calving dates from 1995 through 2005. Cows that changed herds or had unreported lactations during their first 5 parities were excluded as were herds with <5 cows. Data were available from 2,556,402 cows in 27,167 herds. Mean cow PL was 27.1 mo; time opportunity was a restricting factor. Mean PTA SCS was 3.26 for sires and 3.25 for MGS for the cow group with highest sire and MGS quintiles and 2.77 and 2.76 for the group with lowest sire and MGS quintiles. Least squares difference in PL was examined on a within-herd basis with cow birth year in the model. Cows from the lowest sire-MGS quintile group had 3.2 mo longer PL than those from the highest sire-MGS quintile group and were less likely to be culled for mastitis (9 versus 13%) based on reported reason for record termination. Advantage for cows with a sire or MGS with lower PTA SCS was nearly linear across groups within MGS or sire quintile, respectively. Difference in PL between cow groups with highest and lowest sire quintiles for PTA SCS ranged from 2.0 to 2.4 mo; corresponding difference for MGS quintiles ranged from 0.8 to 1.2 mo. Because each month of additional PTA PL is valued at $29 in the current USDA lifetime net merit index, a 200-cow herd from the lowest sire-MGS group for PTA SCS would be worth over $6,600 more annually than a 200-cow herd from the highest sire-MGS group without considering any additional income or expense associated directly with SCS. Selection for decreased SCS across 2 generations is expected to produce cows that are less likely to be culled for mastitis.


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Living in a residential community provides each member with an opportunity to promote responsibility, cooperative decision-making, and independence. To promote these goals, we have developed the residential life expectations listed below.
Respect property, beliefs, and other people as you would ask them to respect you, your beliefs, and your belongings. Being part of a community is accepting that there will be conflict and addressing it appropriately, as it arises.
Individual responsibility is a character attribute that speaks to one's integrity. We are asking you to hold your own standards and embrace the standards of the University of Hartford. This is how we show members of our community that we are leaders. Part of the University of Hartford's standard is a commitment to community. One way to show this to others is by holding each other accountable. It is a challenge to speak up. Be the positive influence you can be and the leader you are.
Residence life programs are established on various campuses across the nation to provide students with opportunities to grow individually and collectively. One major learning experience we expect you to have is being a self advocate. Learn to express your needs and challenges, not just for yourself, but also for those who do not have a voice. We encourage you to take action to better your environment.
Ultimately, our hope and expectation are that residential students will develop a sense of ownership of and pride in their community.