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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Fatty, Fatty Two by Four
Seriously, that is the name of this pattern. Well, kind of. I modified it a little bit. I ended up making 2 lap quilts with only a few more large squares put in than the original pattern called for. They had an uneven number, and the placement was somewhat random - that kills me. I really need some structure, a pattern, a little reason in the design. Scrappy is very hard for me, so I overcompensate by overthinking the block placement. But hey, my overthinking on this one gave me two quilts I love.
I gave one to my best friend for Christmas and I kept one for me. Yeah! They were both quilted by Donna. This was another of the Friday Night Valet Sewing projects.
I need to find out what the project is for March. I need a fix!
Posted by HRH Gigi at 1:10 PM
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how funny you should post that quilt. I pulled mine out yesterday and I don't like it scrappy and it's HUGE!!! too HUGE! be glad you didn't do it scrappy, so needless to say it went back in the basket and it will probably be one of those that never gets quilted.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 26, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Yeah! Gigi's back. That makes me very happy! lbReplyDelete
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Changes in Medicare coverage that include the addition of a prescription drug benefit affecting about 40 million Americans begin in June, but only a few dozen people turned out Monday for a town meeting on the issue sponsored by U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster.
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USNA Superintendent Vice Admiral Michael Miller
Apr 28, 2011 05:38PM
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A native of North Dakota, Miller attended the academy and was commissioned in 1974. His naval service has included tours worldwide, many as a commanding officer. His personal decorations are also many and include Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (6 awards), the Bronze Star, three Air Medals, and the Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), among others. He spoke with a roundtable of reporters this past winter, discussing current topics relevant to the midshipmen experience and his leadership role at the Annapolis-based military academy.
What has impressed you upon your arrival to the Academy?
"I find a very resilient, tremendously thorough academic environment, great professors, and incredible students. And I'm full speed ahead as we move into the 21st century. I started with a focus on honor and how we administer that; how we expect midshipmen to live their lives. It's more than that of course; it's about their service and the characteristics needed to be an effective leader.
"I'm also very impressed with the faculty. We're 63 percent civilian faculty, 37 percent military. And I emphasize to them this honor, the significance of building epical leaders of character, which is what the Naval Academy is all about."
With regards to cyber curriculum and a new educational facility, what is your position?
"I'm pressing ahead with the development of a cyber curriculum. As we press further into this maritime century there must be an equal focus on the challenges of tomorrow, which I think will come in the form of cyber warfare.
"I'd like to put [the new cyber curriculum building] between Alumni Hall and Rickover Hall. That's an important part of my tenure here, to get this project moving forward. We need to have a building that enables the midshipmen to examine the possibilities and ramifications of cyber [warfare]. There is no doubt of the need for this facility."
Please explain your role with the academy's finances and investigations?
"When I arrived, it was during the week of the [Office of the Naval Inspector General's] report and I looked at where we were. Not surprisingly, at an institution that is historical like the Naval Academy, there is always room for refurbishment of business practices.
"Some things that were brought into question [by the report] were gift funds and non-appropriated funds; money that is either donated or raised through various functions at the academy. Was the academy properly applying the rules to how these funds were extended? I've been very conservative; not much entertaining and making sure that the outreach part of my mission in done in accordance with the guidelines.
"We're trying to build consensus and meet the expectations of everyone who is a stakeholder here; the midshipmen, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and visitors."
Has affirmative action and varsity athlete recruitment helped or hindered the academy's overall character?
"I think that you can have great varsity athletes and great students; and they can be diversity picks. To me, it comes down to the standards. We set high standards, especially for the current generation. We set the bar high and it's a challenge to them. They want to clear that bar. Nobody wants to say they went to the best mediocre school in America. And there is nothing mediocre about the education at the Naval Academy.
"I think we naturally attract the best [students]. I do want to make sure we have every race, color, and creed included in the student body. That's part of the educational experience. If you have a dynamic student body it makes for better leaders. And that's what we're really trying to recruit; the best ethical leaders."
How would you justify the high cost of a Naval Academy education ($22,000 per semester)?
"This is an investment in the future. Upon graduation, we have a guaranteed pool of obligated officers that are going to command, as a solid core. It's an immersive type of training; academics, the moral mission, a physical part of it. That's not part of a normal curriculum. We are grooming senior leaders, preparing them for 20, 30, 40 years of service. And when you amortize that investment, you see a tremendous payback to the community. I believe firmly that this is a wise investment."
What is your opinion of the repeal of "Don't ask, don't tell"?
"It raises a lot of interesting questions, but I would offer that when we bring these young freshmen in, they raise their hands and swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and that includes following the laws of the land. And so we will follow the law as it is made known to us. We will be dependent on the Department of Defense to establish guidelines."
On Naval Academy traditions, particularly the Herndon Climb, which was discontinued by previous superintendent, what is your stance?
"I get a lot of questions about Herndon and not surprisingly, after 165 years, there's a lot of tradition. I was recently looking at pictures of the academy when there was a reflecting pool. And the tradition was, at the end of the last march we made here, we'd run and jump into the reflecting pool with our uniforms on. And now there's no pool, so that tradition is no longer.
"The Herndon Climb is a tradition that dates back to the early 1900s and it was a celebration of the end of plebe year; one of the most challenging academic experiences. Quite frankly, I haven't made up my mind yet on [resuming] Herndon.
"The things that I want to continue are the things that have value, have meaning; that, long after we've had folks graduate, they can look back and say, 'You know, I remember that day.' There are a lot of days like that at the Naval Academy. It imprints on you so strongly and if Herndon is one of those events, then perhaps we'll continue it.
What do you hope to accomplish during your tenure at the academy?
"Every superintendent for 165 years—and I'm the 61st—would all say the same thing; to leave the academy a better place than when we found it. There's always going to be room for improvement. I embrace change, but I won't do it for change's sake.
"My goal is that in the end, that this finished product [each midshipmen], comes out as a flexible, resilient leader with the right integrity, right character, that will serve the Navy well for an unforeseen number of challenges, for an unforeseeable future."


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Gemü Extends Portfolio of Motorized Actuators for Quarter Turn Valves
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Are you considering starting your own blog, but are confused by how to get started? This article is a great way to get started with the information you need. Stay confident! Running A Blog only gets easier and easier as hardware and softer get more advanced over time. You can find the path to successful running a blog by using the information in the following article.
Update your blog frequently. One way that many new bloggers fail is that they start a new blog and only update it once every two weeks or less. People who were interested in the blog at first will soon become bored, as they wait for updated content. Generally speaking, aim for at least one new blog every week. Send your readers an email to let them know about your new content,
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Weight Watchers Pricing Change
Dear Weight Watchers Participants:
Weight Watchers has notified the Commonwealth that effective October 1, 2016, its prices for the Monthly Pass and Online services will increase. The new Monthly Pass cost is $38.22, while the Online program will cost $16.96. You will continue to be reimbursed 50 percent of the cost of services provided that you meet the requirements. For more information, please visit the Weight Watchers page on the DHRM website at http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeeprograms/weightwatchers and specific information on the increase at http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/docs/default-source/employee-programs/employeeprograms/dhrmwwgateway.pdf
Thank you for interest in Weight Watchers and let me know if you have questions.
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Donald Trump is in Poland, ahead of the G20 summit of world leaders in neighbouring Germany tomorrow. All eyes will of course be on Trump's reaction to Vladmir Putin when they meet for the first time, yet Theresa May's handling of the President is bound to come under scrutiny too here.
The White House revealed last night that May and Trump would hold a bilateral meeting at the summit in Hamburg. Given that the PM was the first foreign leader to visit Washington after his inauguration (the famous hand-holding meeting), and has so far not joined others in direct criticism of him, it will be scrutinised for any change in stance.
May refused to join others in condemning Trump's refusal to sign the Paris climate change accord, simply saying she was 'disappointed'. And a Government official initially suggested to us yesterday that the issue was not among those she would raise with the President in their one-on-one. Later, the line was that she would be "stressing that the UK remains fully committed to the Paris agreement. She will say that we don't see any need for renegotiation – we support the Paris agreement because it delivers."
On Radio 4 this morning, Boris Johnson didn't just hold Trump's tiny hands, he positively snogged him (a bit like that famous We Are Europe graffito in Bristol last year, see above). First Boris accused Today's John Humphrys of 'straining for false equivalence' between Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-Un, when it was put to him both were dangerously unpredictable. But he also praised the Prez's Tweets for "engaging" more people in politics, saying he "has gripped the imagination of people around the world" (no, really). "I certainly wouldn't be allowed to tweet like him, much as I would like to". The Foreign Secretary also suggested the UK was helping to 'mitigate' the White House on issues like Iran and climate change.
Trump will have to work hard to mend fences with host Angela Merkel, having said 'the Germans are really bad' because they import too many cars to the US. A fierce critic of globalisation, Trump probably agrees with May's infamous line in her party conference speech attacking 'citizens of nowhere'. But Vince Cable tells the New Statesman that line "could have been taken out of Mein Kampf". Is the Lib Dem leader-in-waiting turning into Ken Livingstone? He has a Press Gallery lunch on Tuesday, where his views on Hitler may, just may, crop up again.
Newsnight's Nick Watt had quite an arresting line last night. "I am beginning to hear talk in some quarters that Brexit may not actually happen." Wait, what? He went on to say that 'one Leave supporter' believes a stalling economy plus market fears of a Corbyn government could stall the process. Watt also said 'a person familiar with the Brexit process' (in London or Brussels, we weren't sure) had told him 'there's a strong chance that it may not actually happen'.
Well, new Brexit minister Steve Baker certainly thinks it will happen and yesterday sent a warning that he wouldn't even tolerate any hint of the UK having to join the European Economic Area. He told the World at One that "It's like putting blood in the water to even talk about the EEA …we don't want to be a rule-taker." But the Express has a great line that David Cameron is ringing MPs to back the EEA model. "Cameron has been in touch with a number of backbenchers this week, trying to persuade them that the country should go for the Norway option."
The 1922 Committee last night had one of its more cheerful meetings for weeks, even though David Davis couldn't make it as planned. Boris Johnson today summed up the sense of unity off the back of PMQs, praising May's "unbelievable grace and steel" of the past few weeks. "There's no vacancy for that post, nor is there going to be for a very long time," he said. His gameplan is clear - get 2019 out of the way before any leadership race – and given his own reduced popularity that's understandable. Whether it's sustainable to keep May in post for more than a few months, or whether DD disagrees, is unclear.
The backwash continues from the FT's report of the Treasury drafting a paper challenging the International Trade department to prove its trade deals will compensate for lost trade from quitting the customs union. The Sun reports DiT sources saying they have had no such request. Liam Fox has his departmental questions in the Commons this morning.
I reported last week on how Momentum activists were quietly winning key posts in local Labour parties across the country, as well as the crucial delegates needed ahead of party conference. It emerged last night that the latest near 'clean sweep' for Momentum came in Luciana Berger's own CLP in Liverpool Wavertree.
What really sparked reaction was a quote from newly-elected CLP officer Roy Bentham. "Luciana needs to get on board quite quickly now", he said, adding the MP would have to consult her members before any future moves like her vote for military action in Syria or her vote of no confidence in Corbyn last year. In a statement, Berger praised the hard work of local members and "a revitalised national party under Jeremy Corbyn". Fellow MP Jess Phillips tweeted "obey or else is shameful". But Matt Zarb-Cousin, Corbyn's former press secretary and still a telling barometer of the way the leadership thinks, tweeted: "Amazed that, in 2017, some believe the activists who give up their time and money for Labour shouldn't be given a say in who represents them."
And Corbyn's stance on reselection rules appears to have shifted since his 2015 assurance that "I do not support any changes to Labour's rules to make it easier to deselect sitting Labour MP". Yesterday, a senior party figure told us "there's no doubt there will be changes" to Labour democracy, adding "Jeremy hasn't taken a position" on rule changes being pushed by Momentum and being looked at by party chair Ian Lavery.
Meanwhile, I've learned JC has rewarded loyal supporters in his leadership team with key posts on union liaison and stakeholder liaison (see my story for details). Marsha-Jane Thompson has been given a role on his campaign team and Ben Sellars is being drafted in for social media. "The Left is more in control than ever before," one source says.
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Months after his first landslide, Tony Blair famously told us all "I think most people who have dealt with me think I am a pretty straight sort of guy, and I am". Back then, that helped abate the row over Bernie Ecclestone's notorious £1m donation to Labour. But fast forward 20 years, and it's still the Blair defence on Iraq: I never lied or deceived anyone – and I "think" others agree.
And the best line in Laura Kuenssberg's interview with Sir John Chilcot, on the first anniversary of the publication of his Iraq Inquiry report, features the s-word. "Any prime minister taking a country into war has got to be straight with the nation and carry it, so far as possible, with him or her. I don't believe that was the case in the Iraq instance."
Having covered this inquiry (and Hutton and Butler) myself in great detail, Chilcot's 'Blair wasn't straight' line seems the main new quote today. But note that he also stresses that Blair didn't "depart from the truth" about the case for war. He says instead he relied on beliefs rather than facts and was "emotionally truthful". In other words, he had convinced himself and thought he should convince the nation.
Meanwhile, the Guardian has revealed the Lord Chief Justice was yesterday in court to rule on a previously unreported High Court challenge to the legal ban on trying to prosecute Blair for war crimes. The Attorney General argues Blair has immunity from prosecution and the crime of military "aggression" does not exist in UK law. The case will probably end up in the Supreme Court. One to watch out for.
The 'Waspi women' who are set to lose out on pension payments are a formidable bunch, and new pensions minister Guy Opperman found that to his cost yesterday. Usually well-liked by all sides, Opperman made the error of saying in a packed Westminster Hall debate that the Government was helping older women by extending "apprenticeship opportunities" for the over-45s.
As the Sun reports, the minister faced a swift backlash offline and online. In the chamber, Labour and SNP MPs shouted "Shame on You!" and pension campaigners accused the government of trying to push "Grannyships". Some two million women born in the 1950s face having to work six years longer because of changes to their pension rights, so it's no wonder many were angry.
Barbara Paton Smith wrote: "I'm 62, can I be a bricklayer?" Another pensioner Sue Hodgkins added: 'Perhaps I could have an apprenticeship as a hairdresser in modern salon at the age of 64? I don't think so." And SNP MP Mhairi Black claimed one OAP had committed suicide after the election "because she could not face what was going to happen to her".
Peter Heaton-Jones, the new parliamentary secretary to Pensions Secretary David Gauke, was one of 37 Tory MPs who expressed support for the Waspi cause before the election. But what really caught the eye was DUP MP Sammy Wilson saying his party would use its "influence, however minimal or maximum", to push the government into changing the policy. Labour complained bitterly that yesterday's debate should have been in the main chamber, but since the hung Parliament, ministers have so far refused to grant any Opposition day debates. That's one for Commons leader Andrea Leadsom today I suspect. Especially as a new report on care homes finds many pensioners face unsafe treatment.
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By: Ace S. Tolentino
My Aunt works at the Filipiniana section of a University library. Filipino and Spanish books dated as early as 1800s were kept in that section. She always has interesting stories to tell about those who once scanned the pages of those books and return to touch them again. The most unforgetable one according to her was the veiled lady. The last bell which remains employees, students and researchers to leave the library premises had rang. Five minutes before eight, all lights, computers and airconditioners should have been turned off. She was turning the lights off at the old books section when suddenly she heard someone drop a Book. she looked for the delinquent library user to tell him that library service is over. Along the way, a book which she suspects to be the one dropped a while ago was left open on the floor. Puzzled, she picked up the book around for whoever dropped it. Seeing no one, she just shrugged and turned the book to the shelf. As she was about to return it though, she noticed a slight movement at the corner of her eye. Turning towards the movement she froze. Before her stood a veiled woman garbed from head to toe in pristine white My aunt was rooted to the spot. My aunt knew right away the woman was not a student. She also had a sneaking feeling the woman was not a living being. The interesting thing is, my aunt couldn't tell whether the woman was young or middle aged since the lights had been turned off except the one three shelves behind her. The woman seemed to be floating on air. My aunt, felt helpless, closed her eyes and silently prayed the "Our Father."After the prayer, she opened her eyes, expecting the prayer to make the unexpected visitor disappear. But the woman was still there!
What happened next made my aunt's hairs stand on end. The veiled lady uttered the prayer that my aunt had just said in her mind a while ago. Her cold voice broke the deafening silence and reverberated across the room and it petrified my aunt. After a few moments, the woman lifted her arms, and made as if to unveil herself. This galvanized my aunt into action. After uttering a bloodcurdling scream, she fell in a dead faint. When she opened her eyes, the veiled lady was no longer there. Two lady guards were tapping her face until she gained consciousness, in her terror, she forgot about the book which she picked up a while ago. The book was " Doctrina Christina" dated 1884.


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Those are great (and I mean really great) epic series that send you into this nightmare world of religious extremes, fanaticism, and unhealthy intrigues. Their artists are particularly gifted too and the images are all superb and rich and beautiful (even if what's in them might sometimes be hard on the eye). Here is the 3 I really got into:
Requiem Vampire Knight, by Pat Mills and Olivier Ledroit
This is set in a world (after death, is it purgatory or hell itself?) where everything is upside down - where what is good in our world, is evil in theirs, and where fanatics are always ready to get you back onto the stray path. I like the ambiguity in play, how the sens of 'honor and justice' is a perversion in their world. It plays with a lot of nasty concepts and historical events, and really misses little on the 'awfulness people have done' on our glorious time line.
Angel Sanctuary, by Tenshi kinryoku
It was hard to get into this one - probably because I'm not used to mangas and was finding the shear amount of people in it confusing. But after the 2nd I was hocked I just had to read through the 20 volumes. This is heaven when God simply isn't there and power, jealousy, 'holy' racism. Cleansing is a very scary thing, and in the end purity is as terrifying as all evils. In this work angels are real monsters and heaven is a very scary place.
Sky Doll, by Barbucci and Canepa
This graphic novel is set in a future where flesh is the religion, where mechas exist and feel and act like people, their only difference is their plastic bodies. Amongst those living doll might be the reincarnation of the main 'disapeared' saint - but what if she doesn't want to come back to the decadent world?
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As i mentioned in earlier blogs, i am a fan of World of Warcraft MMORPG, and especially when i see a new WoW MOC, for sure i will post it here!
World Of Warcraft – Pool Of Mana
It is kind of weird to see this mini build from Lego7's flickr. If anyone is not familiar with the name, i would say he made a lot of Great mega builds!
Jarolf´s Workshop
This is a unique MOC from Patrick B. First, he made a 2D MOC (a book), then he made another 3D MOC to tell the story. LOL.
Sega Classic Arcade Machine
It is getting harder to find all those Arcade machines nowadays, especially after the first generation of Sony Playstation being released.
Zoo of Schewallex
Well, i just noticed all these builds were done in 2012, and nobody blogged on it, probably because of those MOC were not attractive to other bloggers.
De-Marco's Modular Set
It is not about the decoration and minifigures on the set(s), but to me the modular is more meaningful. And perhaps, de-marco is also not the first one who created this modular town shape. Somehow, this concept again and again trigger me to comment that this idea is really cool!
2 Parts-Build: The Wolf
Navarre called this MOC "The Wolf".
At first glance, i did not realize what was so special for this 2D build, it is nice but not that brilliant, isn't it?
Goblins and Elf
Who is the badass during the early game in fantasy MMORPG? I guess Goblins are usually can be seen during the beginning stage, always with bow & arrow or simple melee weapons and normally in low level and low HP. Anyway, i used to own a Goblin hero in WOW lol.
Chibi Collection
The word "Chibi" (小人 or ちび or チビ) simply means "Short Person" or "Small Person" in Japanese slang. Usually it refers to Anime or Manga character in smaller and shorter appearance.
Soft Drink
Oh No! My favorite drink is now in Lego form!
Respect to Nobu Tary for this awesome build, soft drink in can and bottle form was being completed with Lego! Except for the logo part (i think it is kind of hard to do), i think it is almost perfect for this MOC. Well, he can always use sticker to replace the logo if he wants.


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This year my resolution is to take my fearful dog to one new place each week and work on desensitization and counter-conditioning (DS/CC). He loves car rides, but is always hesitant to disembark when we get to a new place, so I will start with him in the car, giving him treats as he sniffs the air through an open window at our destination. When he decides to get out of the car, he will get to lead the way, as long as it is safe, earning treats for checking in with me and watching the things that scare him (strange people, dogs, vehicles) while remaining calm. If at any time he decides it is too much, we will walk away from the "scary" things or retreat to the car. In the past year he has made himself comfortable at City Park, the lakefront, and Armstrong Park in New Orleans. All of those places are areas where we have plenty of room to move around. Just because it is my resolution doesn't mean I am going to force my dog to do anything that makes him anxious. We always must progress at the speed of the dog in order to make training and behavior modification stick.
It is important when setting training goals to focus on what you want the dog to do rather than what you don't want the dog to do. For example, with my resolution instead of saying I don't want my dog to bark and lunge at things that scare him, I will state that I want my dog to be comfortable and calm in new situations. Specifically, I want him to walk on a loose leash and give me eye contact on his own occasionally and whenever prompted to do so.
After you have set a clear goal (something like "I want my dog to sit when approached by any person"), make a step-by-step plan. Successful training needs to be clear and consistent, so making a plan is part of the process.
Step one: teach the dog a sit-stay around distractions.
Step two: have people you know approach the dog and walk away if she jumps up; pet and treat her if she stays seated.
Step three: ask someone the dog has never met before to repeat step two.
Step four: make sure to practice this in many scenarios with lots of different types of people so the dog understands this is always the way she should always behave to get attention and rewards.
Don't get discouraged or feel like you have failed if you get stuck on a step for longer than you think should be needed—again, we have to work at the pace of the dog. Stick to your plan, understand that sometimes you need to go back a step to move forward, employ a trainer or take a class if you need extra help, and you will reach your training goals.


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Alumna Holly Pettus (BS Geology, 2018) is among 15 undergraduate students from
universities across the nation to be recognized for her outstanding research with
the 2018 GeoCUR Award for Excellence in Student Research. Her research focused
on investigating the origin of potassium feldspar (K-feldspar) megacrysts from a
small granitoid intrusion in western Nevada.
Kenneth Brown, a teaching assistant professor of geology, said he nominated Pettus because he was impressed with her work and dedication to science.
"Beyond being a great student, Holly is very motivated and has shown a remarkable
sense of curiosity, enthusiasm and interest in the fields of igneous
petrology, volcanology and geochemistry," Brown said. "She is an excellent role
model for other young, female students entering the STEM fields."
Among the lions and zebras in Tanzania in the summer heat, a West Virginia University environmental geoscience student explored the geography of the land.Weirton, West Virginia, native Francesca Basil (BA Environmental Geoscience, 2018) traveled to the East African country in summer 2018 with support from the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences' Academic Enrichment Program.
Dr. Brent McCusker has recently contributed to a major study of migration projections in the developing world. https://eberly.wvu.edu/news-events/eberly-news/2018/04/05/wvu-geographer-helps-prepare-for-internal-climate-migration-through-new-world-bank-report
To find out more on Dr. Lang's legacy please go here: https://www.geo.wvu.edu/home/helen-lang-memorial/life-and-legacy
Department of Geology and Geography is committed to creating a diverse and
inclusive community. We echo Provost McConnell's statement from August 16.
"Each year brings new challenges and opportunities, but this year we face a very particular challenge revealed by last weekend's events in Charlottesville. We strongly condemn white supremacist, neo-Nazi, and other hate groups. These groups understand the role of public universities as venues for free speech and seek to exploit our campuses for their own purposes using racist, anti-Semitic, homophobic, anti-immigrant, misogynist, and anti-Muslim speech and violence. They know that free speech is their right; we know that it is also a responsibility. As a public land-grant university, we have an obligation to promote free speech but to also do everything in our power to oppose bigotry, hate, and violence, to keep our community safe, and to use education to inspire our students to seek justice for all."
**********************************************************Bridget Walter, a Geology undergrad, was the recipient of the 2017 Marshall Miller Field Camp Award for her performance as the top student in Geology 404, Geology Field Camp.
WVU geography professor featured in DP for grant in food security: http://www.dominionpost.com/Food-Justice-Lab-re--ceives-$30K
PhD student Kristen de Graauw publishes paper: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1125786517301005
Former undergrad, current MA in geography Shawn Cockrel publishes paper on Cook's Mill (WV) and gets the cover shot: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S112578651730019X
WVU Geography professor wins Fulbright to Australia http://eberly.wvu.edu/news-events/eberly-news/2017/05/18/wvu-geography-professor-awarded-fulbright-senior-scholarship
Lucy Aistis an Environmental Geosciences at West Virginia University won a scholarship from the Mid Atlantic Chapter of the International Erosion Control Society. Lucy is a senior, and has been on the Dean's List as well as the President's List, is a member of numerous organizations, and has been an intern for the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.


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This article begins by explaining the theory: That genes are what form our characteristics and are not affected by our environment. One the other side of the spectrum, some believe that despite our genes, our environment molds us into the people we are.
Then it delves into different arguments of psychologists, such as Niels Juel-Nielsen's study of Danish identical twins reared apart. They state that identical twins reared together in an identical environment are very similar. Therefore, If they are raised in different environments, any differences between the two can be attributed to the "Nurture" aspect. But Nielson's experiment never had a control group, so already the accuracy of this test went down.
In a separate argument, Dr. Susan Farber says the the "Nurture" aspect doesn't even exist because the individual shapes their environment. This could be valid, but there is a point made that even twins reared together differ. But for her experimentation, she chose only twins that looked similar, excluding most that can invalidate her theory.
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A 20 year old American by the name of Dylan McWilliams has survived his third brush with the animal kingdom - he was attacked by a Tiger Shark off the Coast of Hawaii!!
He was out surfing last week when he felt a nudge on his leg, he explained "I saw the shark underneath me. I started kicking at it - I know I hit it at least once - and swam to shore as quickly as I could."
Over the last few years Dylan has spent his time backpacking around the world, funding his travels with odd jobs working as a ranch hand and even as a survival training instructor.
He put the survival training to good use when he was camping last year, when he was woken up to find his head being clamped in the jaws of a bear.
His friends awoke to the commotion, but after the 136kg male bear stomped on Dylan, it walked away.
Just when you thought the ordeal was over, it wasn't... Dylan was hiking many years ago when a rattlesnake attacked him in Utah "I was walking down a trail and I thought I kicked a cactus but couldn't see one, and then saw a rattlesnake all coiled up."
He chose not to go to hospital as he figured he had only suffered a dry bite "There was a little venom so I did get a bit sick for a couple of days," Dylan said "We have to respect [animals'] boundaries but I don't think I was invading or provoking any of the attacks - they just happened."
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LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA -- The Town Commission, concerned that it might be infringing on the legal rights of some residents, delayed taking action Tuesday night on a proposed ordinance restricting satellite dishes.
The ordinance would allow 10-foot satellite dishes on three-story buildings in commercial zones but not on two-story structures.
Commissioners said they also were concerned about the safety hazard to residents during a hurricane.
The commission asked Town Attorney Ken Mikos to study whether the ordinance unfairly encroached on the rights of some residents to own a satellite dish.


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October 14, 2012 @ 5:50 pm
14th October 2012 - Matthew Ling: The Temple Restored (Pt2)
"They gathered their brothers and consecrated themselves and went in as the king had commanded, by the words of the Lord, to cleanse the house of the Lord. The priests went into the inner part of the house of the Lord to cleanse it, and they brought out all the uncleanness that they found in the temple of the Lord into the court of the house of the Lord. And the Levites took it and carried it out to the brook Kidron."2Chronicles29:15-16
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Help! My Dog is Eating Grass!
Eating grass is common behavior, and is usually no cause for concern.
One of our clients has brought up an interesting issue with her dog. She is concerned about her dog Max eating a lot of grass in the fields when she takes him out for his walks. This is a common behavior, and is usually no cause for concern.
There are a few reasons why your dog may be eating grass, the simplest of which is that he may like the way it tastes! Hey, we never said dogs weren't weird! Boredom can be another simple answer. This is more common in younger dogs and puppies—they are just looking for something interesting to do. Try playing fetch to keep him occupied and interested instead.
Another reason may be that your dog is not getting enough fiber in his diet, so he is eating the grass to supplement. It's amazing how the body (human AND dog) will create cravings for foods that have a nutrient we are lacking. We will talk about alternative fiber and dietary ideas in a future post, so please check back.
Dr. Bull says that these may be causes for concern: If your dog is vomiting after eating the grass, then there may be something more to be looked at. If your dog has an inordinate amount of grass in his stool, then it might be a good idea to get him checked out as well.
The biggest concern with dogs eating grass can be the pesticides/fertilizers that can be lurking in your (or your neighbor's) lawn. This can be a problem if your dog is really making a meal of your yard, so be vigilant! Also, keep in mind that there are some common garden plants and flowers that can be poisonous to your pet. Follow this link to the ASPCA site for a list of the biggest culprits.
Chances are, your dog is just fine. As always, trust your instincts—if your pet doesn't seem well, or is lethargic and not himself, make an appointment for your pup so that one of our veterinarians can get to the root of the issue and put your mind at ease.


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I think I am finally over all the ill issues that have kept me down, but I will not talk about it and jinx myself.
My Granny was admitted to the hospital yesterday with pneumonia and I am a bit scared for her. At 80ish, that is not summin good.
I am going up after lunch to visit with her and bring her something good to eat. I think that they should always have chicken soup available to people in the hospital sick.....ALWAYS! The coffee is the thing that has had her panties in a wad though. Ya gotta have a good, strong cup of coffee. lol not weak, cold tan water.
My sister went up this morning and brought her some real coffee.
You can bet, I am gonna be popping a hella lot of vitamin C before entering the doors of the hospital and be liberally applying germ X every few minutes.
Other than that, it is all SSDD here.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Been busy, getting better
Posted by Ericanbiloxi at 11:29 AM
5 comments:
- Tightening the Corset Again said...
Hugs and prayers to grandma! Keep us posted!
And definitely keep the germ-x on board... or as my friend's kids call it "Han-itizer"
- Tuesday, November 11, 2008
- Tracy said...
sorry to hear about your grandmother! i hope she gets better soon. hope you have a good week. hugs
- Tuesday, November 11, 2008
- Tina said...
put on a mask before entering her room. they should have some nearby.
glad you are feeling better.
hugs to granny
and you
- Tuesday, November 11, 2008
- Linda said...
Many prayers coming her way Erica....I hope she recovers her strength quickly.
Love & Pooh Hugs,
- Tuesday, November 11, 2008
- Estela said...
Hope your granny is feeling better soon. Prayers for her. Hugs, Estela
- Wednesday, November 12, 2008
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First step: have a plan.
Nothing works without one.
"Yeah, you need to know what you're doing first," Gabriel Verpaelst explains. "If you don't know what you're going to do, your odds to score are pretty low."
The young defenseman for the Colorado Eagles had that out of the way. His move was pictured as he circled in on the puck, scooping it up and barreling down the slot during a shootout, his team down and desperately need him to convert.
Verpaelst's technique is sound. Just enough movement to make the goalie commit first. Quick so he remains unpredictable. Maybe Verpaelst hasn't found as much success as he'd like, but the confidence never dipped.
"I don't go often in the shootout. I'm pretty good in practice, but in the games sometimes when you don't go often, you get nervous," he said, adding two primary assists for a strong night. "I just went out, made my move and I scored.
"You just need to be patient, let him go down and go for it on your left side."
His goal keyed a critical comeback effort for Colorado in the shootout, the Eagles going the distance yet again and coming away victorious with a 4-3 win over Tulsa Wednesday night at the Budweiser Events Center.
The Eagles (36-14-4-2, 78 points) rallied on two separate occasions to force overtime, where it appeared they had won the game with a beautiful bit of passing on a 2-on-1. However, the played was waived off for a questionable offside.
Tulsa tagged the inside of the post and nicked the crossbar in response, then gained a foothold in the shootout, but couldn't seal the deal.
"I'm going to be honest, I thought we played pretty good hockey tonight. We've been evenly-matched against Tulsa of late," Eagles coach Aaron Schneekloth said. "We've got some guys in there that have handled the heavy workload for numerous games now. But they're not slowing down."
With such a limited lineup (16 total players, including both goalies and just four true defenseman), the Eagles especially wanted a strong start to the night in their return home for the first time in two weeks. Tulsa didn't care. The Oilers beat goaltender Lukas Hafner midway through the opening period and seized a quick edge with it.
It set the tone for the night as the two clubs exchanged goals throughout the contest, Colorado rebounding from the poor beginning with a pair of scores in less than six minutes in the first period to pull ahead 2-1.
Newly acquired Eagles forward Ryan Olsen found a warm welcome in his initial game in front of the friendly crowd, backhanding a rebound into the net shortly after Tulsa's opening goal to equalize, his fifth score in seven games since coming in a trade with the Utah Grizzlies on Feb. 15.
Captain Matt Garbowsky supplied his club a lead as the period waned, slicing a wrister through a heavy screen in his return from an injury that kept him out for six weeks. But it was short-lived as Tulsa answered to knot the contest.
The Oilers scored first in the second period as well, forcing Colorado to once more respond, which it did thanks to a terrific backcheck from Jesse Mychan, who slotted the puck to the tape of Michael Joly, the league's leading scorer. Smooth as ever, Joly flicked the puck high from the low circle to set the stage for a dramatic conclusion.
"It's kind of tough right now with us playing with four d-men, so we're playing a lot of minutes and people are tired," Verpaelst said. "So it's fun to win, it's fun to be at home. The crowd here was great. You're in your bed after two long weeks on the road, so now we're back here and are going to play hard."
Colorado remains at the BEC for two more contests against Tulsa this week before concluding the four-game home stand with a one-off against Kansas City on March 7.
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Eagles 4, Oilers 3 (SO)
At Budweiser Events CenterTulsa 2 1 0 0 0 — 3
First Period — 1. Tulsa, Sides 10 (Ranger), 7:06. 2. Colorado, Olsen 13 (Verpaelst, D. Bowman), 8:36. 3. Colorado, Garbowsky 12 (Verpaelst, Joly), 14:10. 4. Tulsa, Pleskach 17 (Ladd, Sampair), 15:45.
Second Period — 5. Tulsa, Sampair 28, 6:05. 6. Colorado, Joly 37 (Mychan), 9:40.
Third Period — No scoring.
Overtime Period — No scoring.
Shootout Period — Tulsa 1 (Sampair G, Ladd NG, Richardson NG, Sides NG), Colorado 2 (Joly NG, Garbowsky NG, Olsen G, Verpaelst G).
Shots on goal — Tulsa 23, Colorado 33
Power Plays — Tulsa 0/6, Colorado 0/3
Goalies (shots-saves) — Tulsa: Williams (32-29); Colorado: Hafner (23-20)


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Games as a research method
Studio Media – iMinds
Hoe kan digitale innovatie een antwoord bieden op de uitdagingen voor het Vlaamse medialandschap? En welke mediadomeinen zijn essentieel voor een sterke, toekomstgerichte markt?
Studio Media biedt je kennis en inzichten in de vele deelfacetten van de mediatoekomst. De digitale collectie van meer dan 50 artikels vond zijn oorsprong in de markt zelf, toen 45 mediavertegenwoordigers in oktober 2014 een open dialoog aangingen tijdens iMinds The Conference. Ruim 20 iMinds onderzoekers, waaronder Jeroen Vanattenhoven en David Geerts van CUO | SocialSpaces, zochten in hun artikels kruisbestuiving en toekomstperspectieven op, geclusterd rond zes sleuteldomeinen: Advertising, Analytics, Content, Ecosysteem, Gebruikers en Innovatie.
MELoDiA: designing an educational music application together with end-users
(Image by Niek Kosten)
We are happy to have been part of the MELoDiA design team that delivered a marketable product only months after the end of the project. Just as a record only holds polished songs, a game in the App Store does not reveal the iterations it underwent. Since we are proud of the end result and the research trajectory that led up to it, we want to put the user insights that formed the end product in the spotlight. Drum rolls, please!
From concept…
At the start of the project the research groups SMIT & CUO |Social Spaces, together with the partners, had worked out a concept for an application aimed at children between 8 and 12 years old. We wanted to work towards a mobile game application that provides a fun learning experience to novice music learners while learning to sing. Also, we made use of popular content that fits in with children's personal music experiences. Furthermore, we aimed to include real-time feedback. Lastly, we wanted to make a game that keeps children motivated while learning, so they would not quit on music.
While the concept was clear to all project partners, we had questions about our targeted end users and music education. Firstly, we did not know what children (aged 8 to 12) with little to no experience with music education expect from music games. Secondly, we had to discover which practices in music education could be translated into a digital learning environment. In order to find answers to these questions we conducted user research with children and music teachers. Ultimately, the insights we gathered informed the design of this new music game.
… to educational music application
We learned that children are eager to learn. Consequently, they accept negative and positive feedback, as long as the feedback allows them to improve their performance. As such, the application gives children detailed feedback on their performance. Taking up the children's challenge to be bold, the designers experimented with a virtual audience that appealed to the children during user tests. Also, children indicated that by obtaining scores, they could enter in competitions with their friends or siblings. In order to support the children's motivation, we included a point system and high scores in the application. The children involved in our research also shared some concerns, for instance about the aggravating hours they have to spend practicing. Many children experience this as the least fun part about learning music. While children put in much effort, this effort usually only pays off in the long run. Therefore, we decided to score effort as well. Importantly, we learned that children wanted to be in control. So, we suggested to implement a learning path that children can decide to follow – or not. Another important insight concerned the need for children to practice in private, but share their ability with their peers. Thus, the children can record and replay the recordings they like with the application.
After talking with the children, we turned to the teachers for insights on music teaching. Teachers mentioned that they break up a song in different pieces so it is easier to learn. As such, the interface of the game clearly separates these elements. The teachers also told us they give feedback as soon as possible so children do not learn 'wrong skills'. However, when children make many mistakes teachers work on the most important errors so children are not discouraged. To support this insight, the design team decided to 'flag' the most important errors children can focus on.
This was the 'behind the scenes' story of the design of an educational music application for novice music learners. We now welcome all children to the stage to learn to sing with K3.
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Authors: Marije Nouwen & Karin Slegers
Special thanks to Pieter Duysburgh, Karen Mouws, Selina Schepers, Niek kosten & Hanne Hofkens
Project realized with the support of iMinds Media & together with Cartamundi Digital, MU Technologies (with financial support of IWT), Halewijnstichting and LUCA School of Arts (Lemmensinstituut)
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Eerder won het Bednet project al de Prijs van het Europees Burgerschap 2014.


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Biophysics is an interdisciplinary science that uses the methods of physical science to study biological systems by applying the principles of physics and chemistry and the methods of mathematical analysis and computer modeling to understand how biological systems work.
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- Germano Iannacchione's group studies order-disorder phenomena in biomaterials. Using calorimetric, dielectric spectroscopic, and optical microscopy techniques, participants study the ordering and self-assembly of biomaterials such as proteins, DNA, and cholesterols. Current work is focused on understanding the elements controlling protein denaturing and folding dynamics, mesoscopic phase behavior of DNA segments, and self-assemblies of filament, tubule, and helical microstructures formed in cholesterol-based model-bile systems.
- Erkan Tüzel's group seeks to identify fundamental mechanisms in biology and emerging nanoscale physics, especially in areas where there is the potential for significant medical and industrial applications. Using theoretical and computational tools (in particular, coarse-grained modeling approaches) to provide insight into open problems in these interdisciplinary areas, the group has been shedding new light on such areas as the dynamics of biopolymers and their interactions with molecular motors, the development and applications of particle-based algorithms for complex fluids, and capillary waves in binary and ternary mixtures. Professor Tüzel works closely with Professor Luis Vidali (Biology and Biotechnology) in his explorations of these problems.
- Qi Wen's group is interested in studying the physics of living cells, particularly the mechanical properties of cell cytoskeleton and the mechanical interactions between cells and extracellular materials. He is leading the experimental biophysics laboratory at WPI's Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center. The research in his lab interfaces with physics, chemistry, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering. The aim of the research is to understand the physical principles governing the transmission of force inside cells and the transduction of mechanical force into intracellular biochemical signals to regulate cellular functions.
The lab is equipped with a combination of cutting-edge biophysics tools such as fiber optical tweezers, traction force microscopy, and atomic force microscopy, for single cell and single molecule studies. Results from the research will guide the design of novel materials for wound healing, tissue engineering, and tumor treatment. Research in Professor Wen's group is currently funded by the National Science Foundation. The group is accepting new graduate students, both PhD and master levels. Students with a strong interest in experimental biophysics, good communication skills, and some experimental background are strongly encouraged to apply.
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- Dave Medich's group performs experimental and computational (Monte Carlo) research in the field of applied nuclear physics with a focus on medical and health physics. Presently he is developing a novel technique to enable high-resolution in vivo functional imaging using neutrons, researching localized intensity-modulated Yb-169 HDR brachytherapy, developing a field-deployable nuclear forensics device for radiological and topological characterization, and analyzing the time-dependent resuspension of radioactive Am-241 into the atmosphere.
Nanoscience, an interdisciplinary field that incorporates elements of physics, engineering, biotechnology, and chemistry, deals with structures that are very small in nature, generally those smaller than 100 nanometers—or about one ten-millionth of an inch. Nanoscience and nanotechnology involve the ability to see and to control these tiny, individual atoms that make up everything on Earth. The food we eat, the clothes we wear, the houses we live in, and even the human body, all consist of atoms.
But something as small as an atom is impossible to see with the naked eye—in fact, the atom is impossible to see with the typical microscope. Therefore, physicists generally have to invent the instrumentation they need to study things at the nanoscale. Once physicists developed the right tools, such as the scanning tunneling microscope (STM) and the atomic force microscope (AFM), the benefits of nanoscience research to society became very clear.
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A preview image for an upcoming episode of the Minecraft series by comedy duo Yoiko on the official Nintendo channel has been stirring up attention due to a bent Nintendo Switch apparently being visible, yet another problem that several buyers have been experiencing with their Switch and adding onto its ever growing list of aggravating (if largely minor) issues.
The bending issue first came to light months ago when numerous owners starting posting images of their Nintendo Switch being in a slightly bent state, possibly due to overheating:
Comedy group Yoiko (consisting of Arino of Game Center CX and Masaru Hamaguchi) have tweeted a preview image of an upcoming episode, though many believe that the Switch present in the image may in fact also be suffering from this warping issue:
Other believe otherwise – noting that the "bend" is miniscule and may actually be due to the distortion of the camera; the first episode of the series which debuted back in June (there will supposedly be 12 episodes total):
Japanese gamers don't seem all that impressed either way:
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