text: Rootworm Ruckus September 29, 2012 06:44 AM Tweet Two Illinois counties have confirmed that the field-evolved western corn rootworm is resistant to YieldGard Bt technology. TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Rhonda Brooks Editor, Farm Journal MagazineEditorial Director, Farm Journal Media Email Resistance confirmed in Illinois, feared elsewhere What Mike Gray suspected for more than a year he has now confirmed: Field-evolved western corn rootworm resistance to the YieldGard Bt technology is present in some corn farmers' fields in Henry and Whiteside counties in northwest Illinois. Gray, a University of Illinois Extension entomologist, collaborated with Aaron Gassmann of Iowa State University to make the determination. "If you're in an area where a resistant population exists to the Cry3Bb1 protein, expressed in some Bt hybrids, there are good odds that single protein won't provide adequate rootworm control in 2013," Gray says. Tough-to-control rootworm populations are also present in parts of Minnesota, according to Bruce Potter, University of Minnesota pest management specialist. Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension entomologist, is also concerned about some rootworm populations in her state. Neither scientist, though, has confirmed resistant populations in their respective states. Gray recommends that farmers who now have resistant rootworm populations—or fear that they might—rotate to soybeans in 2013. "I'm telling growers to mix up their control options next spring—pick hybrids with a different trait or series of traits [pyramid], or use a non-Bt hybrid and protect that investment with soil insecticide," Gray says. Farmers who opted to plant corn hybrids with two Bt proteins this past spring saw good rootworm protection in their fields throughout the season, according to Monsanto Company and Dow AgroSciences. The companies report that their SmartStax hybrids, which include the Cry3Bb1 and Cry34/35Ab1 proteins, performed well this season despite heavy rootworm pressure. The high populations were a result of the mild 2011 winter, early planting and favorable soil conditions during larval hatch. Doug Heatwole, customer agronomist for Mycogen Seeds, says some of his customers found lodged corn plants in fields but only in their refuge acres. Under heavy rootworm pressure, the refuge plants had a rating of 2.5 on the Iowa State University Node-Injury Scale of 0 to 3. At a rating of 0.25, yield loss can occur; at 1.0, lodging is more likely. A rating of 2.5 means 2½ nodes were consumed and significant yield loss is likely, especially under hot and dry conditions. However, Heatwole says, the average rating for the SmartStax plants was 0.015, indicating minimal feeding scars to the roots and excellent protection. Gray agrees that SmartStax hybrids held up well against rootworm across the Corn Belt. "I've also told producers that [their use] may be shortsighted," he contends. "You may get through a couple more seasons, but you're putting more pressure on the single effective Cry34/35Ab1 protein, and now at a reduced refuge percentage. The long-term durability of this protein may be compromised." Entomologists Fred Gould of North Carolina State University and Bruce Tabashnik at the University of Arizona, want significant reform in the use of refuge acres. To protect Bt efficacy, they would like the Environmental Protection Agency to increase refuge requirements to 50% for hybrids with one Bt toxin and 20% for hybrids with two toxins. Root of the problem. Gray points out that rootworm resistance is the result of more than a lack of adequate refuge compliance. "It's a more complicated problem than just that," he notes. He explains that some combination of the following four factors contribute most often to rootworm resistance: continuous corn; the low-dose control efficacy of Bt rootworm traits; a lack of rotating those traits; and inadequate refuge compliance. Farmers who address these key factors effectively and implement best management practices, he adds, stand the best chance of keeping rootworm at bay in their corn fields. Back to news


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Miggy a worthy recipient of record deal
As we enter the realm of another potential "largest contract in the history of baseball," this will be one time when the exercise does not have to be greeted with dismay and/or alarm.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to pay a kingly amount of money to Miguel Cabrera. But what else would you have the Tigers do? Let him go in favor of a compensatory Draft choice?
As we enter the realm of another potential "largest contract in the history of baseball," this will be one time when the exercise does not have to be greeted with dismay and/or alarm.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to pay a kingly amount of money to Miguel Cabrera. But what else would you have the Tigers do? Let him go in favor of a compensatory Draft choice?
Miggy has hit his way into a higher bracket. The last two consecutive Most Valuable Player seasons proved his worth in an indisputable way. His standing, however, was in place before that. And for once, this is not about the relative merits of Cabrera and Mike Trout.
This is about one player establishing himself as the premier hitter in the contemporary game. In a game in which power is diminishing and pitching is becoming increasingly dominant, Cabrera is like a throwback to a different era. He is that increasingly rare human commodity -- the right-handed, reliable, run-producing, power-hitting, middle-of-the-order man.
The Tigers, as presently constituted, are a perennial postseason contender. They have an imposing lineup -- as long as it includes Cabrera. They have an exceptional starting rotation, which includes two American League Cy Young Award winners, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer.
The Tigers as yet have not been able to come to an agreement with Scherzer on an extension. Even though Cabrera had two years left on his previous contract, the Scherzer situation probably made getting a deal done with Cabrera an even higher priority. Detroit went through the trouble of trading Prince Fielder and his massive contract to put the organization in a position in which Cabrera and Scherzer could be retained. The Tigers knew it wouldn't be an inexpensive proposition.
Miggy will turn 31 in April. He will be back at first base this season. Playing for an AL team, the designated-hitter role may beckon more frequently later in Cabrera's career as a way of reducing the wear and tear and keeping his bat in the lineup.
Cabrera has already established not only the willingness to play hurt, but to be productive while playing hurt. He is not only a good teammate, he is much more comfortable discussing the success of his teammates than he is discussing his own exploits. Cabrera is, in other words, an ideal sort to have as the focal point of a team's offense.
Now to the very large amounts of money reportedly involved in this transaction. The new extension is worth a reported $248 million over eight years. Cabrera has two years and $44 million remaining on his current contract. That would give him a total of $292 million over 10 years, which would eclipse the record of $275 million over 10 years that Alex Rodriguez received from the Yankees.
The average annual value of $31 million for the eight-year extension would also eclipse the previous high for annual value. That was a recent record, set by Clayton Kershaw's $30.7 million average value in a $215 million, seven-year deal signed this winter with the Dodgers.
These are sums that are large enough to seem essentially imaginary to the vast majority of the rest of us. But this is the current market for stardom in baseball, a game enjoying general and sustained prosperity. The best hitter in the game will be paid at the game's highest prices.
The Tigers have previously demonstrated a willingness to spend money in the pursuit of championships. They didn't have anything to prove in this regard. In The Associated Press' projections of player payrolls for 2014, Detroit ranks fifth, with a payroll of more than $162 million.
Still, keeping Cabrera is not really an optional exercise for this team. He is a singular talent, that rare hitter who makes other Major League hitters shake their heads in awe. How long will this kind of ability last? The Tigers are betting on something as near to another decade as possible.
It is reportedly costing Detroit a record amount to keep Cabrera through 2023. But there is something to be said for having baseball's best pure hitter on your side for the rest of his career.
The Tigers have placed a very large bundle on this proposition. If it looks like a gamble on Cabrera's long-term future, look at it on the flip side: The real gamble might have been letting him leave while he was still one of the game's true greats.
Mike Bauman is a national columnist for MLB.com.

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Saginaw Steering Box Rebuild - Smooth SteeringPosted in How To: Transmission Drivetrain on January 1, 2008
The venerable Saginaw steering box has been in use for many decades and is found on a wide range of four-wheel-drives. A lot of 'wheelers with older rigs probably have one bolted to their framerail, doing its duty with competence each day they drive.
We have a Saginaw power-steering box of early-'70s vintage that finally blew a sector-shaft seal and had been weeping fluid for quite a while prior to that. So, we figured it was a good time for a teardown.
We sourced a rebuild kit from West Texas Off Road, and it included a complete set of seals with a heavy-duty top seal, and the input and output shaft bearings. With the Saginaw steering box removed from the truck, we were ready to dive in.
A rebuild can be done with mostly common handtools. In any case, rebuilding a Saginaw steering box requires patience and the assembly of many small parts and seals. Cleanliness and attention to detail will help ensure the result is a quality rebuild. Follow along as we show you the basics of how we cleaned, inspected, and reassembled our aging Saginaw.
For those of you who would rather not rebuild your own Saginaw Steering box, the folks at West Texas can do it for you. While they're in there, they can also tap the box, machine internal components, and add fittings for a hydraulic-assist upgrade. Other hydro-assist parts are also available if needed. If you have any doubt of your ability to rebuild a critical steering component such as this, leave the job to someone who's well experienced.


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Jim Graham '65 Externship Program In Its Third Year• March 8, 2007 Share:
It's the third year for the National Capital Association of Wabash Men (NCAWM) to sponsor and host the Jim Graham '65 Externship program. This year seven young men from Wabash are spending a week working with Washington area alumni. It's cold in Washington, DC- certainly San Padre island temperatures are much warmer - but the experience and the connections are invaluable.
The experiences were phenomenal and widely varied, to say the least. A cutting edge marketing firm...a congressman's office...a law firm...the National Endowment for the Arts...and Wake-up WalMart.
The following students participated:
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- Travis McLaughlin '09
- Brett Sanders '09
Many thanks go to Brenda and Alex Miller '71 for hosting a welcome get-together for the externship participants and to Jane and Greg Castanias '87 for hosting a get-together at the end of the week. A special thanks to the gentlemen and their families who hosted the externs - in their homes and in their places of employment. Without you the program simply would not be possible.
The program is named for Colonel Jim Graham '65, Wabash graduate and career Air Force officer. Jim founded the NCAWM several years ago and was a driving force behind making it a model for engagement for our other regional associations.
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Top photo: Scott Crawford, director of the Schroeder Center for Career Development at Wabash, Extern Andrew Newkirk, and John Deschner '97 at AKQA, a state-of-the-art marketing firm.
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Eric and Amanda Borchers of Corinth would like to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Sadie Elizabeth Borchers to Jason Lee Kinman, son of Claude and Carolyn Kinman of Dry Ridge.
Dennis and Tonya Bowling of Dry Ridge would like to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Tabitha Fae Bowling to Jared Samuel Simpson, son of Samuel and Janet Simpson of Russell.
The wedding is being planned for 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Williamstown Baptist Church. A reception will follow at the Bowling Farms.
The bride is a 2006 graduate of Grant County High School. She is also currently enrolled in the nursing program at Northern Kentucky University.
Ken and Cynthia Cummins of Dry Ridge are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Chantelle Cummins to Jason Lee O'Nan, son of Cathy Penick of Dry Ridge and the late Bill O'Nan.
The wedding is being planned for 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Williamstown Christian Church. A reception will follow at the Ridge Banquet Center in Dry Ridge.
The bride is a 1999 graduate of Grant County High School. She is employed by the Congage Learning.
Cadet Orry William Madden, son of William and Sheila Madden of Dry Ridge completed Cadet Basic Training recently at the U.S. Military Academy. He is the grandson of Gay Madden of Russell and the late Fred Madden and Lowell and Nancy Roland of Dry Ridge.
Madden entered West Point on July 1 and has successfully completed six weeks of CBT. Also referred to as "Beast Barracks," CBT is one of the most challenging events a cadet will encounter over the course of their four years at the academy.
Jerry Sr. and Brenda Gibson will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. They currently reside in Bagdad, Fla. but lived in Crittenden for 25 years.
Jerry Sr. and Brenda were married by Charles L. Foley at his home in Piner.
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Ryan and Betsy True of Dry Ridge would like to announce the birth of their son.
Connor Findlay True was born at 5:14 p.m. on June 13, 2013 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.
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According to the REBUILD team, more than half of students who begin a STEM degree do not complete it, both at U-M and nationally, and many of those students abandon STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math) at the introductory course level. The faculty members leading REBUILD think they can improve student retention in STEM programs by moving away from traditional lectures and employing student-centered instructional methods, particularly at the introductory course level. The National Science Foundation has expressed support for the project with a $2 million grant.
The REBUILD (Researching Evidence-Based Undergraduate Instructional and Learning Developments) team will include faculty members in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, and math, working together with colleagues from the School of Education. The project will formally launch in January 2014, and team members will spend the first nine months studying evidence-based teaching methods and planning for implementation. They will then begin to roll out changes in the classroom in fall 2014. The project will transform 21 courses and affect 8,000 students each semester, and the team expects the overhaul process to be complete in three years.
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Religious clashes in Egypt
CAIRO (AP) - In Egypt, flames have lit up downtown Cairo, where
massive clashes raged Sunday, pitting Christians angry over a
recent church attack against Muslims and Egyptian security forces.
At least 24 people are dead and more than 200 injured in the worst
sectarian violence since the uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak in
The rioting lasted late into the night, bringing out a
deployment of more than 1,000 security forces and armored vehicles
to defend the state television building, where the trouble began.
The clashes spread to nearby Tahrir Square, drawing thousands of
people to the vast plaza that served as the epicenter of the
protests that ousted Mubarak. On Sunday night, they battled each
other with rocks and firebombs, some tearing up pavement for
ammunition and others collecting stones in boxes.
After midnight, mobs roamed downtown streets, attacking cars
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On August 11, Lifetime will premiere Russian Dolls, a reality show about a bunch of unruly Ruskis traipsing around Brooklyn's Brighton Beach neighborhood. We got our first look at the show today—see the trailer above—and unfortunately it confirms our previous suspicions that Russian Dolls will be nothing more than a cheap Jersey Shore ripoff. But with more techno music. And vodka. [via Gothamist]


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In the XXX business since 2006, Ava was a 2007 nominee for AVN's prestigious "Best New Starlet" award and has since garnered their recognition several more times, including nominations for Best Threeway Sex Scene, Best All-Girl Group Sex Scene, and Best Group Sex Scene. Clearly, Ava plays well with others.
After her Adam & Eve contract expired in July 2008, Ava became a free agent represented by L.A. Direct Models. She has become very famous in the industry for having one of the biggest and best asses you'll see on a white girl... and the rest of her is pretty damned hot too! Her first anal scene was in Big Wet Asses 15 produced by Elegant Angel.


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Issue #1:
I have tested the swiping left to right and vise versa out and it works perfectly without errors in Chrome 5.x, FireFox 3.5, a 2.1 Android Emulator instance, and a first gen iPod Touch. The Safari debug console on my iPod Touch shows no errors. However, I cannot get it to work on my actual Android device (Sprint HTC Hero running 2.1 Android). I should also point out that the Carousel example doesn't run on my Android device or iPod. Is there anything that would prevent it from running an actual Android device but allow it to run on pretty much everything else? Anything I should double check?
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Above I said the swiping back and forth works on my iPod Touch. However, I cannot scroll the page vertically. I can scroll vertically on everything else I test, even the actual Android device. Once again, any direction I should go in to debug this?
It seems that the TouchEventManager is getting in the way of normal scrolling. On line 148 e.preventDefault() is called and that blocks the default scroll behavior on the iPod. Commenting that line out scrolling works properly. I don't think that is a "good" solution though. Any thoughts?
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Can any room be to the standards of Her Royal Highness? I think not. But that should not stop The Help from trying!
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Your Highness, It may be time to inform/gently suggest to your chief minister that she must put her philharmonic career on hold. Her supervisory skills seem to be desperately needed by the realm. I am sure you will go with "gently suggest." I know you are fond of her.
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Have you noticed that Kristen Stewart has the same facial expression in every photo that's ever been taken of her? I mean, okay, technically I think I have seen her smiling (although I'm not gonna look it up, because ain't nobody got time for that), but mostly her posing-for-a-professional-photo face is ... stony? Sulky? Just sort of deadpan?
I don't blame her for not lighting up like a Christmas tree in front of the camera, since she's been pretty up front about her awkwardness and inability to convey emotions in a manner endearing to other humans. But when you really look at how she comes across in photos, it's downright freaky. She's not alone, either -- there are a handful of other celebrities who look exactly the same in every photo, despite hair, makeup, and styling.
Check the amusing GIF evidence of how Kristen Stewart, Paris Hilton, and Beyonce look IDENTICAL in all of their photos.
Let's start with good old KStew, whose dead-eyed no-smile stacks up alarmingly when you view a bunch of photos in succession:
Remember Paris Hilton? She definitely had a signature look, involving a tilted head complete with obnoxiously smug side-smirk:
I've always thought of Beyonce as a sort of style chameleon, but as you can see here, she actually never changes. Whoah.
This is a Jonas brother, right? Is it Nick? Or does he have an identical twin? Or, like, 10 identical twins?
Lastly, Summer Glau (of Firefly fame) clearly has a Posing With Fans Face. Except for that last guy. Man, what happened there?
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Reston resident Raba Letteri, with her sons Aaron, 8 (right) and Joseph, 12, jump into the 40 degree water of Lake Anne on Feb. 4, as part of the Freezin' for a Reason fundraiser to benefit Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine, a camp that serves families that have a child with a life-threatening illness.
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Freezin' For a Reason at Lake Anne
Area daredevils ready to freeze to help kids battling illnesses.
Individuals in crazy costumes and creative flair will take over Lake Anne Plaza in Reston once again for the 6th Annual Freezin' for a Reason Virginia Polar Dip on Saturday, Feb. 2. The event will kick off at noon with family friendly activities and warm-up—with the dip scheduled to take place starting at 2 p.m. Last year's event drew record crowds of both spectators and jumpers raising over $76,000. Registered participants will take a chilly full plunge or a "Chicken Dip"—to raise funds for Camp Sunshine, a national year-round retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
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If you can do one movement well, you can do any movement well.
There are many movements in Karate. But really, the only one that counts is the one you are doing at any given moment. If you can do that movement well, you should be able to do any movement well.
I am serious about this.
If you can perform a punch well, that means that you have learned the body dynamics required to perform the punch. It means that you have broken the punch down into its component elements -- that you have learned how to break down the movement. It means that you can trace the line of power of the movement from the ground, through your body, to your knuckles. It means that you can transfer power, handle the recoil, and use the resulting vibration to initiate the next movement.
If you can do that, you can do the same for any other movement. Usually, about 80 to 90 percent of any movement is the same, when you consider it from the broad view of power generation, execution, delivery, recoil, etc. A punch is not that different than most blocks. Just the ending differs.
You might be thinking that some movements use a forehand or backhand type of koshi. Really, these are not that different either. Most techniques can be used using either, particularly at an advanced stage.
Here is the point. It is very hard to become skilled at all movements at the same time. But if you can concentrate on one or two movements, you will almost certainly become skilled at them. Then it is very easy to apply the same mechanics to all other movements. Really, it is very easy.
My second son worked very hard on learning how to execute a nice shuto. Once he could do that, he applied the same mechnanics to all other movements with great success.
Actually, gedan barai is an easier movement to learn as a base technique because of the natural downward movement. But if you look at it, gedan barai, shuto uke, chudan uke, jodan uke are really the same thing. The end points of the techniques may differ, but the greater part of the movements are the same.
Learn to do one movement well, and you will be able to do any movement well.
Charles C. Goodin
One Movement Well...
If you can do one movement well, you can do any movement well.
Posted by Charles C. Goodin on Saturday, April 21, 2007


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LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec (AP) — Quebec Premier Pauline Marois renewed her attacks on a railway chief for demonstrating deplorable attitude in the face of Canada's worst rail disaster in almost 150 years, during a visit to the town where 50 people were killed in a fiery explosion over the weekend.
Police said that 20 bodies had been recovered, so far, and 30 people remained missing and were presumed dead.
"I already commented on his behavior and the behavior of his company yesterday. The leader of this company should have been there from the beginning," Marois said at a news conference.
Prior to arriving in Lac-Megantic, Marois had faulted the train company's response calling the company's chief "deplorable" and "unacceptable," for waiting four days before coming to the town.
Edward Burkhardt, president and CEO of U.S.-based Rail World Inc., — said he had delayed his visit in order to deal with the crisis from his office in Chicago, saying he was better able to communicate from there with insurers and officials in different places.
Burkhardt arrived Wednesday with a police escort and faced jeers from residents. He was expected to meet with residents and the mayor Thursday.
"I understand the extreme anger," he said. "We owe an abject apology to the people in this town."
On Wednesday, Burkhardt blamed the engineer for failing to set the brakes properly before the unmanned train hurtled down a seven-mile (11-kilometer) incline, derailed and ignited in the center of Lac-Megantic early Saturday. All but one of its 73 cars was carrying oil, and at least five exploded.
Burkhardt said the train's engineer had been suspended without pay and was under "police control."
Investigators also had spoken with Burkhardt during his visit, said a police official, Sgt. Benoit Richard. He did not elaborate.
Until Wednesday, the railway company had defended its employees' actions, but that changed abruptly as Burkhardt singled out the engineer.
"We think he applied some hand brakes, but the question is, did he apply enough of them?" Burkhardt said. "He said he applied 11 hand brakes. We think that's not true. Initially we believed him, but now we don't."
Burkhardt did not name the engineer, though the company had previously identified the employee as Tom Harding of Quebec. Harding has not spoken publicly since the crash.
"He's not in jail, but police have talked about prosecuting him," Burkhardt said. "I understand exactly why the police are considering criminal charges ... If that's the case, let the chips fall where they may."
Investigators are also looking at a fire on the same train just hours before the disaster. A fire official has said the train's power was shut down as standard operating procedure, meaning the train's air brakes would have been disabled. In that case, hand brakes on individual train cars would have been needed.
The derailment is Canada's worst railway disaster since a train plunged into a Quebec river in 1864, killing 99.
The crash has raised questions about the rapidly growing use of rail to transport oil in North America, especially in the booming North Dakota oil fields and Alberta oil sands far from the sea.
Associated Press writers David Crary in Lac-Megantic and Charmaine Noronha in Toronto contributed to this report.


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A Hatstall was an archaic term for a student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry whose Sorting took more than five minutes because the Sorting Hat found him or her to have a personality equally suited to two different Hogwarts Houses.[1][2] The Sorting Hat sometimes took the student's personal preference into consideration in order to break such a tie.[2][3]
True Hatstalls were rare, occurring around once every fifty years,[1] but near Hatstalls may have been more common.
Known HatstallsEdit
- Filius Flitwick — The Sorting Hat wavered between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw before choosing the latter.[4]
- Minerva McGonagall — The Sorting Hat spent five-and-a-half minutes wavering between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw before deciding to place her in the former.[4]
- Harry Potter — The Sorting Hat found he could do well in either Gryffindor or Slytherin, but because he was averse to Slytherin's negative reputation, it ultimately chose Gryffindor.[3][2]
Known near HatstallsEdit
- Hermione Granger — The Sorting Hat spent nearly four minutes trying to decide between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw, and "seriously considered" Ravenclaw, but ultimately went with Gryffindor.[1][5]
- Neville Longbottom — The Sorting Hat was determined to place him in Gryffindor, but because Neville found Gryffindor's reputation for bravery intimidating, he asked to be put in Hufflepuff. The two argued silently for "a long time" before the Hat finally got its way and declared him a Gryffindor.[1][3]
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore (First identified as Hatstall)
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Pottermore (screenshot available here)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Pottermore: An Inside Scoop" from FictionRow.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 7
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pottermore biography of Minerva McGonagall (transcription available here)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 19


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Recent calls and social media inquiries to ODE suggest that many teachers are confused about when they have to begin writing Student Learning Objectives, one form of student growth measure being used in the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System.
Contrary to rumor, ODE is not requiring that all teachers write at least one Student Learning Objective before the end of this school year. Writing of SLOs is required only for teachers in RttT districts and SIG districts whose plans call for implementing SLOs in the classroom in this school year. Staff of RttT districts may contact their RttT regional coordinator's office to see if their specific LEA is part of this early implementation group.
ODE does recommend, however, that every teacher write a Student Learning Objective this year, simply to gain practice in the SLO development process. When OTES is fully implemented in Ohio, the majority of teachers will be using SLOs as a student growth measure. The best time to practice is now.


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This is from the Rockwell City Advocate, August 3, 1911.
Killed By LightningOn Monday afternoon Roy Fowlie, a young man who was working for P. McGinty, southwest of town, was struck and instantly killed by lightning. At the tine of the sad occurrence he was handling grain bundles on a wagon on the Robert Moore farm where threshing was going on. The bolt seemed to strike him on the head and go through his body, burning his clothing almost entirely off. The team, owned by Mr. McGinty, became frightened and started to run but was caught and the burning grain thrown from the wagon. The shock was only slightly felt by the other men in the field. The young man was in his twenty-fifth year and was a steady hard working lad. The sympathy of the community goes out to the sorrowing parents, brothers and sisters in their sudden and awful bereavement. The funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic Church in this city and the body was followed to its last resting place in Rose Hill cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing friends.
|Tombstone of Roy Fowlie, 1887-1911


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Moyers & Company "United States of Alec" This week on Moyers & Company (check local listings), "United States of ALEC", an unprecedented in-depth television report on the most influential corporate-funded political force most of us have never heard of - ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council. A national consortium of state politicians and powerful corporations, ALEC presents itself as a "nonpartisan public-private partnership". But behind that mantra lies a vast network of corporate lobbying and political action aimed to increase corporate profits at public expense. D
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William and Mary Widowed father of two William Shawcross (Martin Clunes) falls for midwife Mary (Julie Graham) as soon as he sees her picture at an up-market dating agency. Their first date though reveals a few surprises.G
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Outdoor Idaho "Salmon River Lodges and Legacies" This special travels the Salmon River, stopping each night at a historic lodge to meet the people, who continue in the footsteps of hearty pioneers in the wild heart of Idaho. Each stop reveals a rich history. Rafters, guides, boat operators and residents all reveal how they are drawn to the river repeatedly - or permanently.G
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Call The Midwife "S1 E1" Newly minted midwife Jenny Lee arrives in the East End of London to begin her career in the spring of 1957. After overcoming the initial shock that her new home, Nonnatus House, is a convent and not a private hospital, she soon is immersed in her new life. Living with nuns and working in a community of colorful characters are entirely new experiences for Jenny, who comes from an affluent country home.G
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Masterpiece Classic "Upstairs Downstairs" It is 1936 and a new family moves into 165 Eaton Place, six years after the Bellamy family moved out following the economic crash. Sir Hallam (Ed Stoppard) and Lady Agnes (Keeley Hawes) Holland hire Rose (Jean Marsh), now proprietor of a domestic employment agency, to assemble a staff. The new servants are soon put to a test during a party that threatens to destroy Sir Hallam's career. Part 1 of 3G
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Masterpiece Classic "Upstairs Downstairs" A German-Jewish refugee comes to 165 Eaton Place as a maid, prompting a range of reactions from upstairs and down. Her experiences culminate in a crisis tied to the fascist movement sweeping Britain. Part 2 of 3G
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Masterpiece Classic "Upstairs Downstairs" As 1936 comes to a close, 165 Eaton Place is in turmoil: the king is about to abdicate, Agnes is about to give birth, Persie toys with fascism and Sir Hallam makes a shocking discovery about his past. Part 3 of 3G


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Members of the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce are provided access to an exclusive member only portal to manage their chamber membership, profiles, registrations, web directory statistics and much more.
Logging in to this portal will allow you to update your account, connect with other members directly, promote your service or business, provide a special offer of your servoces and access to a community calendar to promote your club or event.
On achieving membership you will receive, via email, a login invitation to your membership page. Update your personal profile as well as your company information.


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Mechanical Universe And Beyond, The "Fundamental Forces" All physical phenomena of nature are explained by four forces: two nuclear forces, gravity, and electricity. D
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Economics U$A "Federal Reserve" The rising power of the Federal Reserve Board and the pros and cons of increasing reliance on monetary policy are examined. D
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Connect with English "Grief/Life Goes On" In the first segment, the funeral for Rebecca's father is held and the Boston fire department presents Rebecca with her father's helmet.G
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Power Yoga: Mind and Body "Balancing Poses - Version Two" With Navasana, Vyagrasana, Ashtanga, Eagle/Garudasana, and others. D
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Clifford The Big Red Dog "Little Clifford/Welcome to Birdwell Island" Little Clifford - In this flashback story, we learn how Emily and Clifford got together and how Emily's unconditional love changed the "runt" of the litter into the biggest dog around! Welcome To Birdwell Island - This flashback episode tells the story ofthe day the Howards moved to Birdwell Island. The town is full of preconceived ideas about how "a big dog can mean big problems" for the island, but they soon learn that Clifford has much to offer, and that they shouldn't make assumptions before they know the facts. D
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Arthur "Arthur's Family Feud/Muffy Gets Mature" "Arthur's Family Feud" Who ruined Dad's perfect souffl? The only thing Arthur and D.W. can agree on is that poor Pal was an unwitting accomplice. To solve this whodunit, Mom and Dad listen to both sides and the siblings demonstrate some very imaginative storytelling! "Muffy Gets Mature" When Muffy starts reading Mature Miss magazine, she searches for more sophisticated friends _ and finds worldlier companionship in the form of Francine's teenaged sister and her cool cohorts. D
7:30 am
Martha Speaks "Bulldozer Versus Dinosaur!/Carolina Tackles Football" Bulldozer Versus Dinosaur! - T.D. ponders the age-old question: what's more powerful, a bulldozer or a dinosaur? The kids can't come to an agreement, so T.D. does what any boy faced with this question would do. D
8:00 am
Curious George "Ice Station Monkey/The Perfect Carrot" George tries to find Chinstrap penguins in the Antarctic and must stay in a cave during a blizzard.G
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Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Manatees and Mermaids/The Last Chocolate" Manatees and Mermaids - Sally and Nick are pretending to swim, but why not go for a real swim asks the Cat! Off to the Glippydrippy Gulf to meet Matilda the Manatee and her son Marlin. Matilda and Marlon teach their guests how to swim slowly and gracefully. Until they hear the sound of a boat motor! Those can be dangerous for manatees, but luckily the Cat, Nick and Sally help their new friends to stay safe. D
9:00 am
Super Why! "Sleeping Beauty" Ahoy Matey! Yo, ho, ho and.a cup of tea?! Uh oh, Princess Pea wants to play Tea Party but Pig and his brothers would like her to play Pirates! The Super Readers travel into the famous story of Sleeping Beauty to speak with a Princess who loves sleeping just as much as Princess Pea loves tea parties! The Super Readers apply their literacy powers to wake Sleeping Beauty.and wake her. D
9:30 am
Dinosaur Train "The Amazing Michelinoceras Brothers/Dads' Day Out" The Amazing Michelinoceras Brothers - The Pteranodon family travels deep underwater on the Dinosaur Train to view two backwards-bounding brothers named Max and Mitch Michelinoceras. The kids are delighted to see that Max and Mitch put on a synchronized swimming show. Dads' Day Out - Buddy, Tiny, and Mr. Pteranodon join Annie Tyrannosaurus and Leroy Lambeosaurus and their dads for a Dads' Day at the Big Pond. D
10:00 am
Sesame Street "The Flower Show" Stinky is nervous that he won't bloom in time for the flower show. Maybe relaxing will help. Educational Objective: Self-Regulation. D
11:00 am
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "You Are Special/Daniel Is Special" You are Special: The children are putting on a show at school today, each doing something that makes them special. O the Owl wants to be just like the others and, with a little encouragement, he learns that owls are special too. Daniel is Special: Daniel and Dad take a fall walk through the neighborhood, admiring the colors of the leaves. D
11:30 am
Sid The Science Kid "Home Tweet Home" Sid wonders why there aren't any birds living in the birdhouse he built with his Dad? Sid and his friends discover that lots of animals build and live in their own homes, like beehives, anthills, and bird nests!. D
12:00 pm
WordWorld "The Mystery of the Disappearing Pie/Duck's Family Reunion" The Mystery of the Disappearing Pie - When Pig's pie for Bear goes missing, it's up to Detective Sheep to follow the letter clues and solve the mystery of the disappearing pie! Duck's Family Reunion - Because they have a similar sounding name, Duck mistakes Truck for a long-lost relative! Frog is a bit ruffled at the epidemic of silliness going around, but ends up saving the day for Duck and his word "family". D
12:30 pm
Caillou "Big Time Caillou" Big Kid Caillou: Caillou's older friend Andre is coming over to play, but Caillou is a little worried that his toys are too 'little kid-ish". He quickly hides his toys, filling his room with big-boy stuff (like car magazines and grown-up games).only to find out Andre isn't quite ready for big-boy stuff either. D
1:00 pm
Barney & Friends "The New Kid and Grandpa's Visit" The New Kid: When Riff meets a new friend in the park, BJ feels a little left out. BJ goes to great lengths to try to find a new friend for himself. Barney helps BJ see that we don't have to forget old friends when we make new ones. D
1:30 pm
Thomas & Friends "Winter Delights" Merry Misty Island - It's the Winter Holidays on the Island of Sodor. Dash, Bash and Ferdinand decide to throw a party. This is their first party and they're not really sure what to do and they won't ask Thomas to help them. D
2:00 pm
Curious George "Ice Station Monkey/The Perfect Carrot" George tries to find Chinstrap penguins in the Antarctic and must stay in a cave during a blizzard.G
2:30 pm
Martha Speaks "Bulldozer Versus Dinosaur!/Carolina Tackles Football" Bulldozer Versus Dinosaur! - T.D. ponders the age-old question: what's more powerful, a bulldozer or a dinosaur? The kids can't come to an agreement, so T.D. does what any boy faced with this question would do. D
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The Electric Company "Out to Launch" When Francine calls Hector a liar on a neighborhood billboard, The Electric Company has to work together to help clear Hector's name. D
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WordGirl "Two Brains Forgets/Banned on the Run" Two Brains Forgets - It looks like all is lost when Dr 2-Brains discovers WordGirl's secret identity! But some quick thinking, some help from the Botsford family, and a little luck save the day when 2-Brains' amnesia ray ends up working on the Doc himself. Banned on the Run - Mr. Big finally cheats his way to becoming the town Mayor - and his first order of business is to ban Word Girl! WG and Huggy must restore order to the town and undo all of the silly laws Mr Big keeps passing. D
4:00 pm
Wild Kratts "Mystery of the Squirmy Wormy" Aviva miniaturizes Chris and Martin for an underground mission with earthworms, in search of the answer to the mystery "Why do worms come above ground when it rains?" But they have to hurry, as they soon discover that life as a worm is full of dangers at every turn. Science Concept: Wet objects can be changed by heating and cooling. If a worm is left in the hot sun, their skin will dry up and they will die. D
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Cyberchase "All The Right Angles" Motherboard mistakenly sends a treasure map to Hacker. The treasure is the secret to the legendary cyber-pirate Ivanka the Invincible's invincibility. If Hacker finds it, cyberspace is doomed! To help Motherboard, the kids must find the secret treasure before Hacker does, and use their skill with angles to read the strange map that contains only riddles about twists and turns. D
5:00 pm
Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman "I'll Ruff and I'll Ruff and I'll Blow Your House Down" Ruff sends DJ out to a dog obedience school to become an expert trainer while Noel, Sammy and Jay go to an engineering school to construct a new home for Chet. D
5:30 pm
Nightly Business Report Tonight on Nightly Business Report, the New York Fed President says 'status quo' when it comes to the taper. So why is the market not flying high? Is there something unusual going on? And, NBR will look at big oil's big investment in the Gulf of Mexico three years after the BP oil spill. D
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Rebel: Voces Special Presentation "Rebel" This film is the story of Loreta Velazquez, Confederate soldier turned Union spy during the Civil War. She was dismissed as a hoax for 150 years, but new evidence shows Loreta, a Cuban immigrant from New Orleans, was one of an estimated 1,000 secret women soldiers who served during the war between the states.G
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Latino Americans "War and Peace" The first hour traces the World War II years and those that follow, as Latino Americans serve their new country by the hundreds of thousands - yet still face discrimination and a fight for civil rights in the United States. The second hour reviews the decades after World War II through the early 1960s, as swelling numbers of immigrants from Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic seek economic opportunities. Parts 3 and 4 of 6G
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Frontline "Life and Death In Assisted Living" In this episode FRONTLINE investigates the troubling pattern of failed promises in America's assisted living facilities.G
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Huntik: Secrets & Seekers Description:
Plot Summary: Huntik is an action and adventure show about a group of seekers traveling around the globe in search of ancient amulets that can invoke different types of monsters.
Long before our times, humanity fought against an evil of unimaginable power. The darkness was broken only by the Seekers, humans able to invoke legendary creatures -the Titans -into their own plane of existence. With the Titans executing their every order, the first Seekers the Casterwills fought against the dark forces of the underworld and against themselves. Centuries went by, and one by one, the Titans were hidden: some were buried following grueling battles, others merely forgotten as time passed. The magical and powerful creatures lie hidden and dormant in the most remote part of the earth, waiting to be awakened by a new and bold group of Seekers.
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
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Powerhouse Media Group (PMG) is a full-service communications agency that produces literary works and events that inspire, empower and celebrate women, single moms and today's youth. It was founded by Feona Sharhran Huff in 2006. Since its inception, PMG has created a myriad of impactful events, including its annual Mother's Day Brunch and "You Go, Mom!" Awards Program, PINK Party and Holiday Party & Gift Drive. PMG regularly facilitates tween/teen workshops, including "Mirror Mirror," "I Have a Dream," and "Express YourSELF." On the editorial end, PMG is the publisher of Solo Mommy and Black Boy magazines as well as the adult-focused book "Be Ye Transformed and Move Mountains NOW! (I Did It -- And, So Can You!)" and the children's books "Mirror Mirror: An Empowerment Book for Black Girls," "When I Look at You" and "But We're a Family, Too!"


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DATES: July 15-21, 2013
How the Auction Works:
Below is a list of the shops participating in the auction. Click on the title to the shop and a new page will open featuring the items the shop has put up for auction.
The name of the item, retail value, starting bid, description etc are all listed for each item. At the bottom of each page is the bidding form. If you find something you would like to bid on - fill out the form in the appropriate places and submit.
~ On July 22-24 the winning bidders will receive an invoice via paypal for the item they bid on. The bidder has 48 hours to pay the invoice. If after 48 hours the invoice has not been paid, they may be banned from any further auctions.
**DO NOT BID if you are not going to pay for the item.
PRIZES: There will be 1 prize awarded each day of the auction to the bidders. The winners will be picked randomly.
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miss goodbody needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 66 designs submitted by 19 freelance designers.
Miss Goodbody Fitness
I am a 33 yr old personal trainer. I originally trained as a nurse and have enjoyed that career but now I want to protect health instead of just trying to fight illness.
I love being in the gym and enjoy helping other people discover that joy too. I want to help women discover that a strong woman is a healthy woman. Women are often at odd with their bodies and I want them to discover that their bodies are up to the challenge. Whatever you demand of your body, it will respond. It's so cool!
I also perform in Burlesque shows as my alter ego, Vanity Press. It is hard work but it is also super fun and incredibly satisfying. I'm kinda nerdy but deadly cute. I want my personal training business to reflect my sassy yet classy personality.
Mainly women. Any age group. I like working with feisty seniors or timid thirtysomethings equally and anybody in between.
I live in Vancouver Canada so I'm in a fairly saturated market. I want something that will pop out. Like I said in the sub-title, I 'm thinking of a figure of a woman somewhere along the lines of Miss Moneypenny (or Judi Dench's M) meets The Bride (Kill Bill). Something that says strong, fit but not cookie-cutter magazine ideal of beauty.
Clean lines, maybe a silhouette or simple graphic. Maybe pixie cut/short hair, glasses.
"Miss Goodbody Fitness" should be included in the logo.
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11 Canine Couture Ideas
Get inspired with 11 different dog outfits as modeled by HGTV viewers' pets.
Knit Sweaters and Pet Jewelry
Cocoa Butter's mom, Dania De Bortoli, of Fairfield, Iowa, is a jewelry and textiles designer (www.designsbydania.com), who after several years of creating unique jewelry and knits for humans is afraid that her career may now be going to the dogs. Before starting on your own canine couture, Dania has these tips:
When creating your own pet knits:
- Pick yarn that is very soft and comfortable for your pet, and make sure that it is washable.
- Pick yarns that are weather appropriate, wool for winter and cotton, silk or bamboo for spring and fall.
- Always make sure that the outfit fits your pet comfortably never too tight or too loose.
- If you are a beginning knitter, stick with simple patterns for your pet.
When creating your own pet jewelry:
- Make sure that the necklace is not too tight or loose; make sure that you can fit one to two fingers between the necklace and your pet's neck.
- Never use your jewelry as a collar. It is for adornment purposes do not use it as a restraint unless you are specifically designing a pet collar.
Double-Sewn Sweaters
Dixie and Pluto model their double-knit reversible sweaters in midnight blue and olive. Janette Martin of San Francisco often recycles old sweaters to create her canine creations. She says double-sewing thin knits like cashmere is a great way to create a very warm but lightweight sweater jacket for your pampered pet. Finish the look by adding felt flowers, braids, buttons and other high-end trims.
Leather Jackets
To create Jack's one-of-a-kind clothing, Patsy Kuppenbender of Canby, Ore., cuts old denim or leather jackets and embellishes them with original labels and hardware. She also personalizes clothing by embroidering Jack's name.
Iron-On Patches
Julie Noles of Huntsville, Ala., loves to pamper her dogs. Zoe is a bit cold-natured, so Julie decided to create a few warm coats for her. She started with a store-bought pattern, but quickly discovered that once you master the basics, embellishing your project is the fun part. Julie's tip is to search through craft stores for small items you can add, like decorative iron-on patches and initials to add a personalized, high-end touch to your pet's clothing.
Army Style
Chris Crawford of Woodbridge, Va., is a creative guy who submitted his photo of Abby in her very warm and functional jacket because in his own words, he was afraid that we would only feature, "frou-frou dog clothes for little pocket pooches." So, here is Abby in her custom-made clothing, which Chris fashioned by double-layering an old military-issue wool blanket, which he trimmed with blanket trimming. The reflective stripe across the back adds safety and is part of her old reflective collar, as are the straps under her belly. The front closes with Velcro.
Comfortable, Yet Funky, Materials
Melanie LaVache of Key West, Fla., has been an amateur seamstress for most of her life, so she thought that it would be a fun project to create a few outfits for a friend's dogs. The trial outfits turned out so well that friends told friends and one or two outfits has turned into 10 or 20. Melanie says that when looking for fresh ideas, she considers many materials that you wouldn't normally associate with pet clothing, like blue jeans, detachable feather boas and rhinestones. She says that as long as the fabric is comfortable for your pet and washable, then let your imagination run free.
"Weenie Wraps"
Camille Woodworth of Boise, Idaho, makes custom dog coats for hard-to-fit dogs which she calls "Weenie Wraps." She began making them for her two Dachshunds because they would literally walk out of their store-bought jackets. She says that her wraps are primarily sized for small dogs, but they can be made larger to fit other slick-coated dogs like Boxers or Greyhounds.
Vintage Chic Fabrics
Yvonne Morones of Santa Rosa, Calif., has seven Chihuahuas. Her dogs are such a big part of her life that she has converted one of her closets into storage for all of the dog's clothing, pajamas, jackets, carriers, strollers and accessories. She says that her dogs have over 50 beautiful handmade items of clothing and like any doting pet parent, many of them she has made herself, such as the red Swiss dot dress modeled here by Jalapena.
The fabric that Yvonne used is actually a 1950's kitchen curtain, which she gathered to create the fullness of the skirt. She attached the skirt to a bodice made of vintage lace. Because the cheery kitchen curtains reminded Yvonne of happy times spent in her grandmother's kitchen, she finished the look by adding her grandmother's vintage pearl brooch.
Knitted Winter Wear
Michelle Torgerson of Two Harbors, Minn., says that adopting Afro Ken was the push she needed to learn how to knit. Living in Northern Minnesota, she thought that not only would he look really cute in a sweater but the harsh and blustery winter conditions required that Afro Ken have something to keep him warm. Michelle decided to learn how to knit the sweaters herself not only because she would be free to design her own patterns but also because hand-knit sweaters can be really pricy.
Technicolor Jammies
Anne Bulk of Bristow, Va., enjoys creating handmade items for her Greyhound, Kylie. Her preferred pet fabrics are fleece, corduroy and flannel – all soft, durable choices. To date, Anne has made jackets, muffs, rain coats and jammies for Kylie and some of her Greyhound friends.
Coordinated Outfits
Kay Kennedy of American Canyon, Calif., says that she adopted Sammy in January 2007 and immediately starting knitting a sweater for him. Sammy looked so stylish in his sweater that Kay decided to create matching hats and scarves for herself so she and Sammy would be the best-dressed couple on their daily walks. She says that Sammy really enjoys and looks forward to their walks. The neighbors have noticed their coordinating look and Kay has now begun knitting sweaters for Sammy's canine pals in the neighborhood.


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St. Peter Damian
8 hours ago
Who was St Ignatius Loyola?
One guess and she gets it!!! Congrats, Donna!! You win the WKJ award!!
Late again. Of course I was going to guess St. John Vianney or St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort, both of whom were renowned for clearing bars of noisy patrons who interrupted their sermons (no homilies in those days of olde).
St. Ignatius was a Spanish nobleman, so he probably got written up a lot.
But they probably didn't have any police blotters to verify the events back then in rural France. But if you can't believe Fr. Corapi, who can you believe.


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Book Review: 'The Woman Before Me' by Ruth Dugdall
November 1, 2012 in Book Reviews, Reviews
You know how sometimes you read a book cover and think, "This is too bleak for me," or "I don't think I'll be interested in this type of story," and then the book ends up totally blowing your mind? The Woman Before Me by Ruth Dugdall is one such book.
It's defined as a crime novel but The Woman Before Me unfolds more like a psychological thriller. The story centers around Rose Wilks, a plain looking woman with a neglected childhood who, after losing her own child, is convicted for burning down a house that killed the baby of her beautiful best friend, Emma Hatcher. Four years pass and Rose, who has maintained her innocence, is up for parole. Enter Cate Austin, a young probation officer assigned to write a recommendation.
The book is essentially split into two inter-meshing parts: you have Cate in the present, told through third person narrative, investigating Rose's life and the events that led up to the tragic night in question; and you have Rose's "Black Book" entries, a first person confessional diary of sorts to her partner Jason which gradually peels away the layers wrapped around the novel's core mystery — did Rose kill Emma's baby, and if so, why?
While the book is subtitled "A Cate Austin novel" (as she is the common link in a planned series of books by Dugdall), The Woman Before Me is dominated by Wilks's diary, which takes up more than half of its 282 pages. And just as well, because although Cate is quite an interesting character herself, Rose is simply mesmerising. She's creepy and clearly unhinged but somehow I found myself unable to despise her. She is a tragic character driven by the two most unhealthy kinds of love — obsessive and unrequited. Her heartbreak comes across as painfully real.
It's an uncomfortable book to read at times — any book about infant mortality is — but I found it to be a compulsive page-turner, which got more and more unputdownable as it neared its shocking climax. It's a strange feeling being compelled to keep reading a book that is, if not quite depressing, often upsetting to get through. I suppose it's a tribute to Dugdall's ability to create characters readers care about and invest in emotionally.
As Dugdall's bio says, she was in the British criminal justice system for almost a decade as a probation officer, which lends an air of credibility to the prison environment she describes with so much detail and confidence. Everything and everyone from the cells, routines, prison rules and culture to the inmates and the wardens all felt authentic to me. And although this is not mentioned anywhere in the book, I discovered through some post-reading research that the novel is actually based on true events (chills).
My idea of crime novels has always been fast-paced action and clever detective work, but The Woman Before Me is all played out in the mind and through memories. The book has been described as a "slow burn", which is usually a turn-off for me, but I found it to a deftly paced and rather brisk read, something you could easily get through in a single sitting.
My only complaints are Dugdall's tendency to lessen the impact of some of her minor plot twists by foreshadowing them too early, and her over-reliance on coincidences and chance encounters, some of which stretched the bounds of believability to me.
On the whole, however, I found The Woman Before Me to be a fascinating expedition into the darker side of human nature — and an enjoyable (albeit somewhat depressing) read. I'm sure it will end up as one of the more memorable books I've read this year.
PS: It was also fascinating to read up a little about Dugdall and her journey to becoming a published writer. Once again, her story demonstrates that successful published authors rarely come out of thin air and are usually extremely dedicated writers who have been honing their craft for years, submitting writings, entering competitions and attending workshops for a very long time before securing a crucial breakthrough. In her case, the breakthrough came when she won the Crime Writers Association Debut Dagger with her The Woman Before Me manuscript back in 2005 (though the book was not published in the UK until 2010) — showing what a long and arduous process it all is. Makes me wish I had more time and determination to work on my fiction writing.


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Gates to be installed in North Bottoms to deter baseball traffic
Mayor Don Wesely today announced that the city has awarded the bid to build the pedestrian/bicycle overpass connecting the city's new ballpark and the Haymarket area. Sampson Construction of Lincoln was the low bidder at about $2.8 million for construction of the bridge's approach ramps, connecting spans and support towers.
The city had hoped to award the bid in May, but the two bids received then were much higher than expected. Officials had wanted the pedestrian overpass to be completed by September to allow for walking access to Memorial Stadium for those parking at the Haymarket Park lots. The quick timeline to try to open the overpass for this fall's football season resulted in the first bids coming in over budget. Construction is now expected to start in September, with completion next spring.
"While we are disappointed that the overpass will not be ready for the upcoming football season, we could not exceed our available funds," said Mayor Wesely. "We are excited to see this important project move forward, and we look forward to opening it for the 2002 baseball season."
The Mayor again thanked Congressman Doug Bereuter for his efforts to secure $3.5 million in federal funds for the project. The total cost of the project, including design work, inspections and right-of-way acquisition, is estimated to be $5.7 million. This is within the $5.8 million approved by the City Council for the project. The City and the Railroad Transportation Safety District are providing the remaining funding.
Haymarket Park, which opened June 1st, is the new home of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln baseball and softball teams and the Lincoln Saltdogs, a new Northern League baseball team. The project is the result of a partnership among the City of Lincoln, the UNL and Lincoln Professional Baseball.
The pedestrian overpass will consist of two side-by-side bridges about 265 feet long. They will enter the Haymarket area on 8th Street north and east of the main Post Office. The pre-fabricated bridge spans are now being built by Continental Bridge in Minnesota at a cost of about $1.1 million.
Also today, Mayor Wesely announced that gates will be installed in the North Bottoms neighborhood to stop traffic from traveling through the area to get to Haymarket Park. A majority of members of the neighborhood association attending last night's meeting with city officials voted in favor of the gates.
"I want to thank the residents of the North Bottoms for their patience and for working with us on some options for resolving this situation," said Wesely. "I believe we have a solution that will keep baseball traffic out of the neighborhood, but still allow access for those who live there."
The gates will be closed 90 minutes before games and about 90 minutes after. Gates will be open during the games. Gates will be located at Charleston Street about 50 to 75 feet east of 6th Street; "X" Street just west of 7th Street; and Vine Street just east of 6th Street.
Those attending games at Haymarket Park are encouraged to use Sun Valley Boulevard.
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"Sheltering the Creative Spirit"
Taos, New Mexico USA
This Web site is dedicated to the memory and work of the preeminent Southwest writer, Frank Waters. The Frank Waters Foundation's primary purpose is to promote an awareness of Waters' works as well as the arts in general by sponsoring educational workshops, and making available inspirational living space, at the Foundation headquarters in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, in which creative persons can work for limited periods. The Web site also provides access to information about the chronology of the man, his writings, the writings of his widow Barbara, and the Frank Waters Southwest Writing Award and Residency Program. Additionally, there is an intimate glimpse of Frank the person, his friends and family, important pieces of the Waters' legacy. You will also find Frank's book list, book reviews, tributes and photographs taken throughout his long career. There is information about the activities of the Foundation as it pursues its goal of 'Sheltering the Creative Spirit' and more.
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Frank and Barbara Waters, 1989
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10 bite-sized lady apples with stems attached
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/8 cup golden syrup
1/8 cup water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon sea salt
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In a small sauce pan bring the cream, butter, water and salt to a boil. Set aside. In a medium sized, heavy pan, heat the sugar, golden syrup to a boil, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves. Boil until it turns a light golden color. Slowly, carefully stir in the cream mixture. Stir until the caramel is 255 degrees (just beyond softball stage so it isn't too soft and runny). Remove from heat and carefully dip the apples in the caramel. Place on lined baking sheets to cool.


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In years past, I would have taken this as a sign that almost everything was done. The rotation was the rotation and it was up to us to make the best of the tools we have been given. However, that is not the case this time with Blizzard making significant changes to the rotation just two months before MoP's release. It's hard to say how much time we have to influence these the design at this point but lets take a look.
Fae Empowerment: We Barely Knew You
The first big change is that Fae Empowerment has been removed and rightfully so. Fae Empowerment was a failure on almost all fronts. At first, it provided little or no DPS boost even when used perfectly and lowered DPS when used incorrectly. Blizzard did fix the DPS problem by increasing the duration on the buffs, increasing the buffs, and adding Astral Empowerment, but that wasn't the ability's only problem.
The original goal was to spice the moonkin rotation up a little bit by making it more dynamic and adding a little more choice. Unfortunately Fae Empowerment did neither. Instead of making the rotation more dynamic it added another predictable button to an already very predictable rotation. In the end, FE became a very complicated ability with three different buffs that didn't add anything significant to the rotation.
Given how close we are to the release of Mists, I think it is important to give Blizzard some credit for scrapping this change and trying something new. It would have been easy for Blizzard to move forward with Fae Empowerment despite it's problems, and force us to deal with it. No matter how the new changes turn out, we have to give Blizzard some credit for trying something new this late in the game.
The Big Changes:
MMO Champion has datamined most of the changes and you can find them here on their web site, but there are three main changes that I want to focus on.
- Moonfire and Sunfire are now two different buttons. Plus, both spells have been buffed and the duration of both spells has been increased to 18 seconds.
- Critical Strikes from the nukes will now extend the duration of one or both DoTs by 2 seconds depending on the school of the nuke and DoT. Nukes no longer refresh the DoT for the full duration during Eclipse.
- Euphoria doubles the amount of Eclipse energy generated outside of Eclipse.
There are a lot of other little changes as well but these are the main three that will significantly change how a Moonkin is played in MoP. Don't be at all surprised if we see more balancing changes to other spells and probably the Mastery bonus as well. As a result, it's hard to say definitively how this will affect the rotation since we don't know what the final numbers on all of these spells will be, but there are really only two ways it can go: DoT Clipping and No DoT Clipping.
No DoT Clipping: If the moonkin rotation returns to the traditional strategy of letting the DoTs run out before you cast them again, this could be a pretty interesting rotation mechanically. The core of the rotation would be the nukes generating and consuming Eclipse energy, but the DoT casts would vary because we can't predict how often DoTs would be extended. Not only that, since Starfire only extends Moonfire and Wrath only extends Sunfire, then the two DoTs will quickly fall out of sync and would make tracking the DoTs more challenging.
In theory this sounds great because it would create a fairly dynamic rotation that I think most players would enjoy. However, I'm not sure this play style would generate the best DPS give what we've seen in Cataclysm.
DoT Clipping: What we've learned from Cataclysm is that Clipping a DoT is sometimes the best option if it causes toe spell to receive a significant buff that it wouldn't have otherwise. This is why it is often a good idea to recast Sunfire and Insect Swarm as we leave Solar Eclipse even if they have just 5 or 6 seconds left. Having the Eclipsed DoT up for an additional 12 seconds over the normal version could be worth the GCD it costs to cast, and that could be a big problem for the "fun" of this rotation. It would also completely undermine the benefit of having Crits extend the DoTs.
The problem is that Eclipse could act like a timer and determine when it is best to recast DoT rather then the duration of the DoTs themselves. For example, if Sunfire has just 5 seconds left as you leave Solar Eclipse Clipping the last couple of ticks off the spell is likely a good idea if the Eclipse buff is strong enough. What if you are entering Lunar Eclipse but you already have a normal Moonfire on the target with 10 seconds left? If you clip the moonfire then you are cutting off more then half of the DoT. If you don't clip, then your Starfire Crits would be extending an inferior version of the DoT.
I don't know the answers to these questions, but if Clipping is frequently the best option in MoP, then the rotation will be very static and boring rather then the dynamic rotation I illustrated in the No DoT Clipping strategy.
How to Avoid Clipping:
The primary cause of the clipping problem is the strength of Eclipse. If the Eclipse buff is too strong then the DoTs hit like a wet noodle without it. Therefore, we clip some DoTs to maintain the stronger version on the target. If Eclipse was weaker, the difference between a normal DoT and an Eclipsed DoT would be smaller. As a result Clipping would be less desirable because the benefit to clipping would be smaller as well.
My toon Graylow on the live servers currently gets more then a 50% buff from Eclipse, which I think most would agree is a very significant buff. That is why it often makes a lot of sense to clip in Cata. In the current Beta version of MoP Eclipse is is even more significant. Not only has the base buff been increased, but the per point increase has been buffed and a new raid buff was added that gives every raid member 5 points of mastery. If I copied Graylow over to the Beta servers today, Eclipse would buff his spells by 76% with full raid buffs.
Blizzard knows that the MoP Eclipse numbers are too high and I know that they plan on nerfing Eclipse at some point in the future. The changes to Euphoria alone made a nerf to Eclipse necessary since it significantly increases the uptime of Eclipse as a whole. However, I would argue that a more significant nerf is necessary then one that would be based solely upon the increased uptime of Eclipse. In fact, I think that the Eclipse buff needs to be weaker then what we currently see on Live. The base buff needs to be less then the current base of 16%. Total Eclipse should provide fewer then 8 points of Mastery when it is trained at level 80. And the Mastery per point increase should be less then the current 2.0%.
I don't know what those numbers should be. It's actually more complicated then it sounds, because you have to adjust it in such a way that doesn't destroy the value of the Mastery Stat. However, if Blizzard wants to avoid widespread clipping in MoP then they need to nerf mastery more then they are probalby planning./
Other Thoughts:
A Movement DPS Improvement: I'm not sure if this is an intended outcome of the change or a happy accident but this actually helps a Moonkins movement DPS a little. As you guys know, Lunar Shower and spamming Moonfire was intended to be the primary source of movement DPS for moonkin in Cata. Unfortunately, there are several problems with that strategy and it didn't work out as in tended. One of the big problems is that spamming an uneclipsed Moonfire would overwrite an Eclipsed version of Sunfire or Moonfire.
Changing Moonfire and Sunfire to be two separate buttons eliminates that problem. With a little heads up play a player can realize that he Sunfire on the target is buffed with Eclipse and therefore they should spam Moonfire if they have to move and not worry about overwriting the Eclipsed spell. Granted this isn't that big of an improvement because Lunar Shower still has other problems like ramp up time, but it does help a little.
Is Crit the Stat of the Future? Crit has been the least favorable DPS stat for most of my WoW career. There was a brief period in WotLK were it was better then Haste, but that was the exception rather then the rule. However, Blizzard has made three changes that should make Crit Rating a much more desirable stat in MoP.
- No Crit from Int: In case you didn't know (and I assume some of you don't) Intellect no longer increases you a players Critical Strike chance in MoP. While I know some of you will bemoan the loss, but this is actually good for the value of crit since Crit Rating has very high diminishing returns. This will lower a players base crit chance and as a result increase the overall value of Crit Rating.
- Shooting Stars based on Crit: Having Shooting Stars procs based off of DoT crits rather then DoT ticks increases the value Crit rating for obvious reasons. Having two DoTs again actually makes this impact more significant now because more DoTs means more Crits. That said, I don't expect this impact to be huge since Shooting Stars has only a 30% chance to proc on the crits.
- Nuke Crits Extending DoTs: Again, if Nuke Crits extend the duration of the DoTs then that obviously improves the value of Crit rating. That said, this impact will be significantly diminished if Clipping happens frequently in MoP.
I don't know where crit will fall in the stat hierarchy in MoP, but I won't be surprised at all of Crit becomes more valuable then Mastery on a point for point basis. My guess is that Crit will end up falling between Haste and Mastery as the second best Secondary DPS stat. I will have to do some testing on this later.
The Lunar and Solar Similarities: In Cataclysm Lunar and Solar are quite different, and Solar ended up being the better buff because of the number of spells it affected. In MoP Blizzard has made several changes to correct that. Hurricane now has a arcane version called Astral Storm. Insect Swarm was eliminated balancing out the DoTs, and now that Moonfire and Sunfire are two separate buttons it is difficult not to notice how similar Lunar and Solar have become.
I know that number wise Lunar favors single target DPS and Solar favors multi target DPS, but in terms of structure there are really only two difference left. The first is that each has a unique spell that they buff. Lunar has Starfall and Solar has Wild Mushroom, but all of the other Druid DPS spells have version for both types of Eclipse or are buffed by both types of Eclpse.
The other difference is the cast time of Wrath and Starfire and as a result the amount of energy each of them generates. While they still have different cast times, that difference has been shrinking. After talents Wrath had a cast tome 1.5 seconds and Starfire was 3.0 seconds prior to Cataclysm. In Cataclysm the difference is much smaller. Wrath now has a base cast time of 2.0 seconds and Starfire's base cast time was lowered to 2.7 seconds. Wrath's cast time was increased to avoid creating a haste cap, and Starfire's cast time was lowered to make the Eclipse energy math work out better.
I agree with both of those changes, but two spells that used to be 1.5 seconds apart are now just 0.7 seconds apart. I now wonder why there is any difference at all. Is there any situation in PvE or PvP where Wrath has an advantage for being 0.7 seconds faster? Why not just increase Wrath's cast time and energy generation to match Starfire. This would make the Eclipse energy math much easier since all spells would then generate 20 energy.


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Oct 10, 2000
Oct. 10, 2000
Somis, Calif. -
Jeff Wood and J.R. Becko each shot 227 to tie for 25th-place as the UC Santa Barbara golf team shot a three-round score of 903 and finished eighth at the Spalding Intercollegiate hosted by Pepperdine.
The tournament, played at Saticoy Country Club, was won by the University of New Mexico which shot 879. San Diego State finished second at 888. The individual champion was New Mexico's Rob Kortan who shot a 216.
In addition to Wood and Becko, the other Gaucho participants included Ryan Nomura (228, tied for 33rd), Jeff Linklater (229, tied for 38th) and Leigh Silver (229, tied for 38th).
The Gauchos return to action this Friday at the Lexus Fresno Invitational.


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Here's an idea for Ya Gunnar :
I will PAY You through pay-pal or other , for your time to do
this experiment for me. Hows $20 an hour sound, with a $100
minimum ?
Take a Flat L shaped aluminum bracket, the with of your foot, that's
the length of your foot on one side , and a bit more length for the shin-bone
side where your calf-mussel is located
step on it, and take some duck-tape and strap your feet
Solid , so there's NO movement in your ankles.
Now go try to use your Hydrofoil. The only other perimeter that's left,
is the slop in the inter-face between what's left of my real leg and
where the prosthetic contacts it, (it wobbles a bit). Actually, a LOT.
The Only movement that is Absolutely Solid, is where i point my Knee
with my hip, my foot follows with More precision than my real leg had
because of the SS bearings on my steal knee-brace.
I recommend that Ya try your Strapped surfboard First ...