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Rich Ricci, who runs Barclays's investment bank, is leading a review of that division. The review—nicknamed "Project Mango" after an Indian client sent Mr. Ricci a box of mangos to commiserate following Mr. Diamond's sudden departure—has divided the sprawling investment bank into 54 different subgroups, with Mr. Ricci's team hunting for areas to shrink or eliminate.
Executives have concluded that the bank can afford to shrink in some areas and should scale back in others for reputational reasons, according to people familiar with the process.
According to the Journal, there could be between 1,000 and 2,000 cuts in i-banking mostly in Europe and Asia.
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The Albert Klein Writing for the Screen & Stage Workshop
A short piece of cinema about a weekend writing workshop for the stage and screen.
Starring: Josh Sharp, Avery Monsen, Natasha Vyanblat, Amanda Ratti, Kim Brown, and Matt Radlow
Written By: Josh Sharp
Sound By: Francis Alexander Hamilton
Shot, Edited, and Directed By: Matt Dennie
Just a couple of working guys.
Written By and Starring: Matt Dennie & Josh Sharp
Also Featuring: Ian Stroud & Anthony Apruzzese
Directed and Edited By: Ian Stroud
Music By: Josh Sharp
Fast Enough
Written By and Starring: Matt Dennie & Josh Sharp
Also Featuring: Langan Kingsley & Anthony Apruzzese
Directed By: Nate Dern
Director of Photography: Ian Stroud
Edited By: Josh Sharp
Music By: Josh Sharp
Gonna have a fun one on Midnight this Friday!
Langan Kingsley
Don Fanelli, Mike Antonucci, and Darren Miller
Matt Hunziker
Coker & Stratton
Hunter Nelson & Joel Weidl
A Video By Tom Levin
Tickets are $5 available here: http://east.ucbtheatre.com/shows/view/3219
Nate Dern performing a pretty incredible piece at COOL SHIT/WEIRD SHIT. Next show is Friday November 23rd Midnight at the UCB East.
Matt Dennie and Josh Sharp hosting COOL SHIT/WEIRD SHIT
Hunter Nelson and Joel Weidl selling Prosumer Audio at the September COOL SHIT/WEIRD SHIT.
Fish For Hands from Cool Shit/Weird Shit on Vimeo.
Matt Dennie and Josh Sharp Present:
A Matt Dennie & Josh Sharp Production
Starring Matt Dennie
Shot & Edited by Josh Sharp
Based on a story by Jesus Christ
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DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz was on Fox News last night, and Brett Baier asked her about the Dem-controlled Senate's failure to pass a budget for a thousand days plus three months. The short answer from Wasserman Schultz was "because the Romney-Ryan budget is so horrifying we're incapable of moving" (was Mitt elected President or to Congress and I missed it?).
Wasserman Schultz started talking about "process," and Baier seemed to be one step away from digging up Schoolhouse Rock clips on YouTube to show DWS how Congress works. Baier put Debbie Downer through the wringer so effectively that it looks like her perm actually relaxed a bit during the interview:
About halfway through the interview was when Gawker's mole was supposed to pull the fire alarm and bail DWS out of trouble, but, much to DWS's chagrin, he was unable to be there.
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text: A lot of news out of the Tigers spring training camp in Lakeland besides their 6-to-5 Grapefruit League loss to the Braves yesterday afternoon. The top story was Detroit manager Jim Leyland announcing that right-hand pitcher Rick Porcello has earned the fifth spot in the starting rotation while lefty Drew Smyly will work out of the bullpen. Leyland also said that unless something happens out of the blue, Matt Tuiasosopo has made the team, an unlikely roster survivor while fellow outfielder Avisail Garcia was put on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to last Friday, because of a bruised right heel. And pitcher Luke Putkonen was optioned to Triple-A Toledo. It still leaves Leyland with a lot of hard cuts before Detroit heads north and their regular season opener Monday afternoon at Minnesota.


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Megs and I have this bag and it's just awesome. Roomy and luxe, the leather is buttery soft, especially high quality for the price. Zoe Leather Weekender Bag, Camel was $695 now $224 via Last Call – with code FRIEND at checkout.
I love neutrals. I also love sparkle. Put those hands together and you've got an awesome tote that you can carry through fall. Even better? The price.
C. Wonder Sparkle Tote was $128, now $34.99 via C. Wonder with code EXTRAEXTRA at checkout through 9/26. Code PJ15 will get you 15% off all regularly priced items.
Anyone who knows me is aware that given the chance, I'd dissapear to Nantucket for five months out of the year and gorge myself on lobster. These are the shoes I'm buying for next summer's shellfish bonanza.
Tabitha Simmons Lace-up Shoes, were $490 now $178 via Yoox with the code BYESUMMER@YOOX until 9/25 on Spring and Summer merchandise.
So Theory is having a Friends & Family sale this weekend as well! EVERYTHING on the site is 25% off until Monday – including Theyskens' Theory. My pick? The Theyskens' Theory Willa Leather Handbag.
Theyskens' Theory Willa Leather Handbag as $790, now $592 via Theory until Monday.
These shoes have a crimson lizard heel. 'Nuff said.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (UPI) — NASA needs to keep the training pipeline for its astronaut corps intact to stabilize the ranks of U.S. agency astronauts, a report by an expert panel says.
Astronaut numbers are down from about 150 in the mid-1990s to about 60, with a number of them retiring as the space shuttle program ends this year, USA Today reported Wednesday.
"Since 2009, there has been considerable debate and disagreement between Congress and the White House about the future direction of the U.S. human spaceflight program," the National Research Council's panel report said.
"While there is currently no clear plan to send U.S. astronauts beyond low Earth orbit in the foreseeable future, it remains a possibility, particularly in light of NASA's recent announcement of the agency's intention to develop a Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle for follow-on exploration of space," it said.
Training astronauts for missions on the International Space Station takes three years as opposed to the one year shuttle missions required, the report noted, saying NASA's margin for extra astronauts should be raised, the report said.


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Edward A. Whitney Academic Center
- Construct 35,000 sq. ft. of new space to create high-tech classrooms, student welcome center and flexible community space
- Remodel 18,000 sq. ft. of the existing Whitney Building for updated faculty learning center, faculty offices, and student study/work areas
Thorne Rider Campus Center
- Remodel the current student commons (16,180 sq. ft.) and construct new space (16,937 sq. ft.) to accommodate current and planned student population (Year 1966 – 100 resident students, Year 2012 – 450 resident students, our plan – 750 resident students)
- Provide spaces and resources that meet student needs, attract and engage students
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- Renovation and expansion of the aging Tech Center Addition of 27,205 sq. ft. instructional space and new industry training center
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- July 1, 2014 – ARCH RFQ Requirements North Whitney.
- July 1, 2014 – CMAR Proposal Requirements – North Whitney.
- May 28, 2013 – Construction on the E.A. Whitney Academic Center continues on schedule. Paint and flooring are being installed, and expected occupancy is mid-August.
- May 28, 2013 – Construction fences are being installed around the work zone for the renovation and expansion of the Thorne Rider Campus Center. This project is expected to be complete in August of 2014.
- THORNE RIDER STUDENT COMMONS – Request for Qualifications for CMAR services are being accepted through Friday, September 7th at 2 pm MST. CMAR Proposal Requirements Instructions.
- CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – The main parking lot and entrance are now open!
- April 17, 2012, 1:00 pm – bids due on second bid package. Sealed bids accepted in person and by mail to 3059 Coffeen Avenue, Sheridan, WY 82801 Room W163, Attention Kent Andersen. For questions contact Construction Manager Brian Bolton, KWN Construction LLC, email@example.com
- April 3, 2012, 10:00 am – Pre-bid meeting for second bid package. Sheridan College Board Room, W145C, bidders strongly encouraged to attend.
- March 27, 2012, 2:00 pm – bids due on first bid package. Bids accepted in person and by mail to 3059 Coffeen Avenue, Sheridan, WY 82801 Room W163. Public bid opening March 27, 2012, 3:00 pm, same location. For questions contact Construction Manager Brian Bolton, KWN Construction LLC, email@example.com
- January 2012 – Orientation Session scheduled for January 31, 10 am in CTEL. This is a non-mandatory orientation for vendors, suppliers, and contractors to learn about the project and the bid process.
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Carolyn is the Executive Director of Shambhala, appointed to this position by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in 2010, after serving for seven years as the Director of Practice and Education. As Executive Director, Carolyn heads the Kalapa Executive, which provides the central services of the mandala.
Over the years, Carolyn has interwoven her professional career as an Audiologist with her service to Shambhala. She previously held the positions of Resident Director of Shambhala Training at Karme Choling from 1994-1996, and Centre Director in Toronto, Canada from 1990-1992. Before, between, and sometimes during those posts, she worked full time as the founding director of the Educational Audiology program at the Toronto District School Board, designing and delivering service to over 600 hard of hearing and deaf children, and managing a 1 million dollar budget. Since moving to Halifax with her family in 2002, she has worked periodically in Halifax as a private practice audiologist.
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Think there's no money to be made in the world of open source software? Red Hat (NYSE: RHT) would like to prove you wrong. The company may work in the business of free software but with their subscription based support models, training packages and integration services they are actually making pretty decent profit. Is the profit enough though to garner our investment in the firm?
What Will the Future Bring?
Technology is always a hard field to predict. If we look five years out we know that Google, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Apple will still be around in some form, even if their markets expand or contract. It's harder to look at the smaller caps and call them a "sure-thing" though. With Red Hat, I like to look at two major companies to compare them to, Microsoft and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL).
Microsoft is in the enterprise business, as is Oracle. The enterprise business is where the money is for these tech firms. Red Hat also works, almost solely, for the enterprise.
So, what makes Red Hat a better investment than Microsoft? Well, I believe that Linux will begin to take a hold of the world's businesses when they realize the amount of money that they can save by switching. Red Hat will be leading this pack, as will Oracle in some form, leaving Microsoft to drop in market share.
Before you all go wild calling me an idiot and wishing ill upon me for my comments, think about this rationally for a second. Linux is good, it could even be considered great. It runs well, it's more efficient at certain tasks, it's free and there are an army of programmers working hard, for free, to increase the feature set. Sure, Microsoft may have the legacy platform but how long can they realistically hang on to that. Microsoft Servers have a 74% market share around the globe. When businesses decide to make the switch, even at a slow rate, Red Hat will benefit.
What About Oracle?
If you don't believe, like me, in the uprising of Linux then Oracle may be the perfect tech stock for your basket. Oracle sells software to enterprises which allows them to run massive databases on their systems. Oracle is the leader in the database space with some 35% of the market share, and they will continue to be there whether Windows, Linux or some other flavor controls the server market.
Aside from the servers, Oracle deals a lot with the middleware market. These pieces of software are big sellers at Oracle, and they carry a pretty big margin for the company, somewhere between 90-95% for the top performers. The software enables companies to track their customers, their employees or their stock. Software is even available to help businesses create better systems for their websites and computer software.
Oracle will thrive no matter who takes control of the enterprise space. As long as they continue to innovate and put out top quality software, they are a suitable tech company for any portfolio.
We're on a financial site, so how are the financials of the two main companies in the article? Let's take a look at the following table:
Looking at the table above you can see that Red Hat is trading at an incredibly high multiple. This is because of the expected growth of Linux. It is likely because of that high multiple that the CAPS score is only 2 out of 5 for the company. Five year average income and revenue growth for both companies looks great, and the analysts have both stocks rated a buy over the long term. A quick look at the debt shows that both companies are positioned well and won't be destroyed by any increase in interest rates.
What's With the Title?
The title of the article is all about Red Hat. The company, despite working with enterprise for a majority of their income has their fingers in so many pies that it's unbelievable to think about. Anything from ATM's to cell phones has somehow been shaped by the work that Red Hat does, they are a major world player and they will continue to be for some time; keep an eye out for this company!
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Thanks, Lori, for this essay! (Why don't we see more commentary from Catholics along these lines?) I love when you say, "Their first kiss was at their wedding — and not because they weren't attracted to each other." When I was in highschool, we referrred to kissing as "first base." I imagine your readers remember the same. And one needs little imagination to guess what "home plate" meant. And there's good reason for this "folk wisdom." At ages between about 14 and 40, even being in proximity to an attractive person has a compelling physical and mental impact — conscious and unconscious. Kissing (an exchange of bodily fluids) sets off a very powerful hormonal chain reaction. It's like letting go of the bar at the top of a slide: stoping may not be possible.
So make it clear to your kids: NO KISSING BEFORE MARRIAGE. It may sound strange, but that's only because we've all been conditioned by Hollywood and our own fallen natures. And have your kids pray for their future spouse. Being faithful BEFORE meeting him or her will make a big difference in the strength of the marital bond, later. †


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The new 2013 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide is "hot off the press" – and copies are already on their way to help inspire travelers to choose the state as the site of their next vacation.
Building on the momentum of last year's improved publication, the 2013 guide once again promises to be a powerful, effective resource to draw even more visitors to Tennessee. Featuring a striking cover showing a family enjoying some of Tennessee's many charms, the state's primary travel fulfillment piece tells the world … "We're Playing Your Song!"
The front of the guide is anchored by a 16-page photo essay showcasing all aspects of the state's travel industry, followed by engaging features written by Tennessee travel writers, information on annual events and festivals, regional profiles, best bets, business listings and more.
New this year are sections highlighting the state's seasonal vacation contests, a roundup of the many ways consumers can stay connected with Tennessee throughout the year and, coming soon, a dynamic iPad version of the guide that will offer additional rich media and interactive content, as well as links to all advertisers.


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World Wetlands Day 2002: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland
Subject: WorldWetlands day Report (Fermanagh)
Hello Valerie
World Wetlands Day in Fermanagh was introduced by a week of solid rain before the event!!! Everywhere experienced flooding. Most rivers had broken their banks and many landowners in the Fermanagh area were not in the mood to celebrate Wetlands Day!!
On the day, we held several events for children. For the younger kids there was a fun day of painting a river scene. The older kids got the opportunity to pull on "wellies" and go out on a "SpecK Trail" around the locality. They followed the life of a speck of water, air and soil through time. All the kids had a lovely and interesting time and returned to the hall wet and happy to the comfort of juice and sandwiches.
For the adults we had several talks. The topics were Birdlife of the area - talk by Royal Society for Protection of Birds; Conservation and Designations - talk by Government Conservation Ranger; The River Finn, its status and management possibilities.-talk by Northern Region Fisheries Board.
This event could have been better attended, however, given the weather that had been experienced in the previous week and the fact that the event took place in the middle of the day (12.00 - 4.00pm), people were not so keen to attend.
Each of the talks was very interesting and informative for those who did attend. Literature was then sent out to the local schools so that all schools could be up to date in the Wise use of Floodplains. Slowly but surely we are getting the message across to the Fermanagh County Residents that issues about water affect everyone within the whole catchment and further afield. We will continue to develop the promotion of the wise use of floodplains; and Water matters. Should anyone want further information, please email me at the address below.
Selene Fee
Erne Sustainable Wetlands Project


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MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin volleyball team claimed the first and fourth sets this evening but came up just short against Tennessee Tech, falling 3-2 (25-16, 26-28, 21-25, 25-22, 12-15) at Skyhawk Fieldhouse.
Junior Allie Whimpey led the way for UT Martin with 15 kills and a .282 attack percentage. Shelby Hoskins (.286, 11 kills) and Amanda Crask (44 assists) also led the Skyhawk offense while Lynsey Hazelwood (16), Colleen Larson (15) and Chelsea Bowles (11) each reached double-figures in the digs column tonight.
"I thought Allie did a really nice job tonight offensively and defensively," UT Martin head coach Darrin McClure said. "She's been really steady for us and we just need her to continue to do that. I also thought Lynsey did a good job tonight – her serve/receive was really good and she passed the ball well."
UT Martin (8-12, 2-2 OVC) got off to a hot start, going on top 4-1 in the first set. The Golden Eagles would tie the score at 5-all before an 8-2 Skyhawk run provided a 13-7 lead, capped off with back-to-back service aces by Whimpey. A kill by Hoskins gave UT Martin a 17-8 lead and the Skyhawks would open up a double-digit lead at 23-13 before closing out the set with the 25-16 win.
Whimpey had four kills to guide an offense that hit .250 (10 kills, four errors in 24 attempts) in the first set.
UT Martin led 4-2 in the second set and after three early ties, pushed its lead out to 15-12 courtesy of a solo block by Hazelwood. The Skyhawks would continue to hold the lead, including a 22-19 advantage and had match point twice until Tennessee Tech made a comeback, scoring five of the last seven points of the set to even the match at 1-1.
Keaton had four kills while Crask handed out 13 assists to pace the Skyhawks in the second set.
Three early kills by Whimpey provided a 7-3 UT Martin lead in the third set. The Skyhawk lead ballooned to 11-6 thanks to an Emily Keaton kill and UT Martin stayed ahead until a 9-3 Tennessee Tech run gave the Golden Eagles a 15-14 lead. From that point forward, there were seven ties and six lead changes in the set. The Skyhawks led 21-20 behind a Hoskins kill but Tennessee Tech accounted for the final five points of the set.
Whimpey's five kills on 10 swings led UT Martin in the third set.
Tennessee Tech jumped out to a 7-2 lead in the early stages of the fourth set but the Skyhawks kept grinding away, slicing their deficit to 11-9 at one point. After the Golden Eagles scored the next point, UT Martin went on a 7-0 run – keyed by three service aces by Hazelwood. A Madison Wessling kill lifted the Skyhawks to a 20-15 lead and Tennessee Tech would get no closer than two points the rest of the way.
Larson scooped up seven digs while five different Skyhawks had multiple kills in the fourth set.
Tennessee Tech led 5-2 in the fifth set but a 4-0 run soon thereafter pulled UT Martin within a single point at 9-8. The Golden Eagles then scored four consecutive points but the Skyhawks fought off match point three times to make the score 14-12. However, Tennessee Tech would come back with the final kill on the next possession.
UT Martin begins a four-match road swing next Friday, Oct. 11 when it travels to Murray State. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.


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Melanie's Q & A
Favorite Sport/Team
AC Milan
Favorite Movie/Actor
Will Ferrell
Go-to karaoke song
My first job
Piercings/Tattoos (How many? Where?)
Nose, Bellybutton
Mac or PC?
Nintendo, Xbox 360, PS3, or don't game?
Super nintendo...so nintendo? Does Words with Friends count?
What fun fact, talent or superpower of yours should guys know about?
Model by day. Nurse by night. I've been told I'm not needy or whiny. I think that's my superpower.
What's the most memorable pick up line you've ever heard?
Would you like an Australian kiss? What's that? It's a french kiss just down unda.
What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
Give a city cop an attitude.
What's the most unusual place you've ever hooked up? How'd it go?
Boyfriend's parent's bed. Obviously I wasn't thinking. So gross.
What's in your purse or pocket right now?
A nook, a wallet and a fiber bar.
What do you feel most comfortable wearing?
Track shorts and an old tee with a picture of a Scion XB on it.
Would you rather have boring sex all the time or an amazing romp once a year?
Amazing romp once a year. I can be patient.
If you could do a shot of Jose Cuervo with anyone -- dead or alive -- who would it be?
Salvador Dali


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Appaloosa Mare for 1/2 lease
I have a 14.3/15h appaloosa mare for half lease at our house. Cleo has lots of experience and goes English, western, trails, pony club. She was shown by her previous owner at small hunter shows and combined tests. Ideal for advanced beginner and above, great out on trails alone or in company. Our house backs up to the IEC, and you can ride out to all the trails.
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$1500.00 or Best Offer
15 yrs. old
14.3hh mare
Sorrel with white blaze
Good on trail.
Will go out by herself with an confident rider.
Lowers head and opens mouth to be bridled.
Bare foot.
Is being used as a patrol horse on the Ramona trails now.
MUST sell so we can buy a bigger QH type for a man.
We have a QH mare and need other QH type for trail patrol.
She had papers but, they were lost by previous owner.
Phone calls only. Thanks (760) 440-0905
Barely used Courbette Axxis Saddle
Fantastic shape; has only been ridden in a few times. 17" seat, 4 1/2" gullet. Fits my low-withered Arab really well! Marketed as a "medium" tree, but has the Emotion Spring Tree. Newmarket color, comes with matching Courbette leathers. Has been meticulously cleaned and oiled after every use and stored in a saddle case in a garage, not in a hot tack room of a trailer! Really nice saddle, just doesn't fit my leg very well (my thigh is too long)
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Billy Royal Work Saddle
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at first then warms up nicely. Good movement for the shows. Trail rides
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more responsive the more she gets out. She is a maid hunter. Lead changes,
jumps anything, has gone up to 4 feet in the jumper ring in her earlier years.
Super safe. Great kid's horse. 15.2 ish. The owner wants $5000 or feed lease.
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need to get out regularly, a few times a week. He also trail rides, and was an eventer in his hay day. I believe he is 13 years old. He is super easy to ride and more responsive than the mare. He is about the same height of 15.2 ish but a
lighter frame. He does need some pads on his front feet to keep him sound.
Both horses have been well taken care of, with regular worming, shots and
Photos coming. Call LeAnn at Family Fun Farms for an appointment, 760/788-0496 -- December 2011
"Fancy This," a 15-year-old mare
Fancy This is 16 hands. She is being used as a school horse and I am down sizing. She is a great intermediate horse. She can take an advanced beginner as well. She is AWESOME on trail. Dogs don't seem to bother her. She is a great husband horse and follows really well. Ponies really well. She is great alone or in a group and anywhere in a group. She is sound barefoot and has a good foot on her. I only have her on four flex due to her age. I have not seen this horse go
sore without a reason. She can show dressage or as a hunter easily. She
has lead changes on her. She is very forgiving on her back. I don't believe she has had much experience jumping. I have worked her in lessons with a lot of ground poles and some little jumps. Mostly 18" or x's She is very willing to jump. I have not seen her stop yet. Asking $2500 to good home.
Call LeAnn at Family Fun Farms for a look 760/788-0496. Text messaging is
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Looking for a pony
We lost our D-Cob remarkable mare Mairlod FFavor, the all-around pony that could be trusted with anyone on her back. Our 3½ year-old granddaughter can temporarily ride FFavor's sister FFair, but she's not as steady as FFavor was, so we need a large pony over 13.2 hands but no bigger than 14.2, so grandma can keep the pony tuned up and fit for the granddaughter's visits.
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3-year-old gelding for sale
$4,500. Contact Robin, 760-440-0638—November 2011.
"True Brit", gorgeous all purpose English saddle. Excellent condition. $500 firstname.lastname@example.com — Oct. 21, 2011
Seal, Bay thoroughbred mare
Rides English, Western, trails. 760-632-1911 Oct. 21, 2011.
Yearling filly
"Born July 2010, needs home. We picked her up abandoned in a field last year. She's pretty, sweet, smart, and easy to deal with. Should grow to 14.3-15 hands. She'll make a very rewarding project for someone! You can start riding her in the spring. Bred to do cows. Her mom is a wonderful kids' horse, perfect on the trails, jumps nicely, has very good blood lines, and lives on the property."
Contact Katy or Jenny at Hidden Fox Farm, El Cajon 619-579-9543 or
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The Western Conservative Summit in Denver is the smartest place to be this weekend. Check out the live stream below and Saturday's full schedule, including tonight's planned address by Mark Steyn, whose recent National Review column observed…
"America has had two roles in a so-called 'globalized' world: America's government was the guarantor of global order; America's economy was the engine of global prosperity. Right now, both roles are up for grabs."
Media reports from the summit Friday night focused on the divide between former Sen. Rick Santorum, a GOP presidential candidate, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry [see video at top] on the role of state's rights in addressing social issues.
What unites conservatives (or should) is…
"Doing the right thing by choice, and then owning the consequences of your choice — that's personal responsibility. There's no other antidote to the debt candy and the entitlement addiction gripping Democrats and Republicans alike."
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Heteroskedasticity in Crop Yield Models
AbstractThis study examines three alternative models of correcting for heteroskedasticity in wheat yield: the time trend variance, the GARCH, and an econometric model that includes the potential sources of heteroskedasticity. Nonnested test results suggest that modeling the sources of heteroskedasticity is the preferred procedure. Including potential sources of heteroskedasticity as explanatory variables removed the heteroskedasticity in the sample wheat yields. The results also suggest that the GARCH specification is a promising model of correcting for heteroskedasticity when the sources cannot be identified. The time trend variance model alone may misspecify the true variance structure.
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Safe at home? Probably not
As obstetricians, we share with our patients many joyous moments, but it is often the tragedies that linger in our memories. Over the past decade, two births come to mind that were indeed tragic and, in my opinion, needlessly so. In the first, a young couple experienced what had seemed a normal labor, only to be shocked when their child was born without pulse or respiration. Attempts at resuscitation by their "provider" proved futile. In the other case, the expectant parents had meticulously planned for the birth of their child, and were overjoyed at the prospect of parenthood. Labor progressed somewhat slowly, and ultimately was complicated by a difficult shoulder dystocia. Unfortunately, the "provider" was by herself and had no help to execute the appropriate maneuvers to free the impacted shoulder. Although the baby was born alive, a subsequent neurologic exam revealed a profound hypoxic brain injury, and care was ultimately withdrawn.
What do these deliveries have in common besides their terrible outcomes? Both were planned home births, the former attended by a lay midwife, the latter by a certified nurse-midwife specializing in home births.
Safe birth: A century of triumph
Perhaps the greatest medical achievement of the 20th century was the dramatic decline in both maternal and infant deaths. In 1900, 6 to 9 in 1,000 American women died giving birth; by the end of the century it was around 1 in 10,000: a 99% decline. Likewise, infant mortality has dropped more than 90% in the last 100 years. A number of factors account for this decline, including public health measures such as safer food, water, and sanitation as well as the introduction of antisepsis and antibiotics. However, a crucial contributor, particularly in high-risk cases, has been the shift of childbirth from home to a hospital setting, where fetal assessment, blood products, access to emergent delivery, and other life-saving measures are readily available.1 Although work still is needed to lower these rates further, the magnitude of our public health accomplishment is truly profound.
Philosophically, midwives and physicians are aligned in their desire for healthy outcomes for mothers and babies and to accommodate a woman's individual birth plan where practicable and safe. However, we can differ in our approaches to achieve these goals. Historically, these differences have been most fractious over the issue of home birth. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) previously had expressed clear, long-standing opposition to the practice. As recently as 2007 it argued that monitoring in a hospital or birthing center was essential because complications arise without warning.2 However, this year, in Committee Opinion No. 476, ACOG took a more nuanced approach:
Although the Committee on Obstetric Practice believes that hospitals and birthing centers are the safest setting for birth, it respects the right of a woman to make a medically informed decision about delivery. Women inquiring about planned home birth should be informed of its risks and benefits based on recent evidence. Specifically, they should be informed that although the absolute risk may be low, planned home birth is associated with a twofold to threefold increased risk of neonatal death when compared with planned hospital birth. Importantly, women should be informed that the appropriate selection of candidates for home birth; the availability of a certified nurse–midwife, certified midwife, or physician practicing within an integrated and regulated health system; ready access to consultation; and assurance of safe and timely transport to nearby hospitals are critical to reducing perinatal mortality rates and achieving favorable home birth outcomes.3
The Committee Opinion rightly notes that there are no randomized trials to inform the home birth debate, although a recent meta-analysis reveals significantly less maternal intervention, coupled with the aforementioned increased risk of neonatal death.4 Further, many patients still require hospital care: the risk of needing an intrapartum transport to a hospital is 25% to 37% in nulliparous women and 4% to 9% in multiparous women.5
In a subsequent commentary, Ecker and Minkoff support the shift in ACOG's position, arguing that physician participation in a dialogue makes many, if not most, patient choices safer.2 They further posit that absolute rather than relative risks should guide recommendations and they assert that a physician's participation in home births may increase safety and thus outweigh the small addition in attendant absolute risk.
In their role as primary care physician for some women, ob/gyns must be aware of the pathophysiology, management, and prevention of urolithiasis to ensure prompt and appropriate treatment.
Discharged patient sues after partial delivery of breech fetus at home
The woman sued those involved with her care and claimed there was both failure to follow up on the fact that she was breech at 38 weeks and negligence in sending her home from labor and delivery with her complaint of contractions and a breech fetus. A defense verdict was returned.
Barton's forceps effective for cesarean deliveries
One letter writer said the following: ""I have long believed that the use of Barton's forceps to facilitate the delivery of the head during a cesarean delivery is a superior technique, and very much appreciated the discussion by Drs. Obican, Brunner, and Larsen in the September 2011 issue of Contemporary OB/GYN.""
Should you offer your patients office-based gynecologic surgery?
The last decade has seen a proliferation of technologies for office-based surgery (OBS) that allow many procedures once performed in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center (ASC) to be safely incorporated into office practice. Diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, non-resectoscopic endometrial ablation, and hysteroscopic tubal occlusion are examples of procedures that have moved into the practitioner's office.
Mammography doesn't necessarily save lives
Mammography screening does not save many women's lives, reports a new study. It just provides early diagnosis with no impact on mortality or it over diagnoses disease.


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TALHO transitions to City of Houston
The Texas Association of Local Health Officials (TALHO) officially closed its doors August 30, 2013. TALHO served local public health departments across the state of Texas for over 14 years, assisting with many critical public health functions that include policy advocacy, IT infrastructure and services, program support, trainings, and conferences. TALHO also provided numerous additional benefits for public health departments and their staff, including networking opportunities, bi-monthly membership meetings, the Janet Emerson Award, and much more.
Since the closing of TALHO, the City of Houston has stepped in to ensure program continuity through transition of certain critical IT services previously operated by TALHO. These critical services include:
TALHO Dashboard
TALHO's document share web application is still operational and can be accessed here https://dashboard.talho.org/
TALHO Email
TALHO email services are being maintained on a temporary basis. We encourage departments that are utilizing the @talho.org and @texashan.org email addresses to transition away from this service. We will provide support for this transition if needed. Please contact us using the information below for assistance. Note, ample notification and assistance will be provided for all talho.org or texashan.org email users prior to the discontinuation of this service.
TALHO Syndromic Surveillance: RODS, ESSENCE, Rollcall
TALHO Syndromic Surveillance services will continue to be supported. Please continue to access your RODS and ESSENCE applications through the same web-links that were provided to your department. If there are any issues regarding the data feeds, user accounts, or website issues, please contact us.
The Rollcall application info and dashboard can be found at https://rollcall.talho.org/about
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A mere 24 hours after he sent Target Center into euphoria, Chase Budinger was in Timberolves locker room on crutches. Budinger who played much of the second half for Brandon Roy who didn't return to the second half of Friday night's win over Indiana, started again for Roy as the Wolves traveled to Chicago to battle the Bulls.
Budinger and the Wolves were battered in the fourth quarter as Chicago handed the team their second loss of the season 87-80. Budinger meanwhile needed x-rays on his left knee after he twisted it in the fourth quarter.
The injuries are beginning to mount for the team, and the schedule isn't going to slow down or give them any favors.
The teams traded runs and leads with center Nikola Pekovic and Dante Cunningham leading the way with 18 points. Andrei Kirilenko neared a triple-double with 11 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists.
Nate Robinson led the Bulls with 18 points while Joakim Noah added 17.
Budinger's injury is listed as a twisted knee according to the team and while they wait for a more detailed MRI report, the depth of this team is being tested early.
The team fell to 4-2 on the young season and travel to Dallas for a Monday night contest before heading back home for games against Charlotte and Golden State Wednesday and Friday.
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Dan (edgy opinion) Hull City Tigers Acadamicals United. Go SportsBall's email about Hull's identity has prompted me to ask any Newcastle fans a question which hopefully won't be swallowed up over the weekend mails: Why on earth do you have seahorses on your emblem?
Simon (I miss the old lion) CFC
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Would be interested to know if myself and a few friends in work are very unusual or if anyone else does this. We basically re-work any football cliches into the workplace setting. Here's what I mean:
Any trip to the HR office involves 'showdown talks'. May or may not include issuing a 'take it or leave it offer'.
Colleagues routinely do various tasks 'almost too well'.
Any mistakes whatsoever are 'schoolboy errors' unless they are committed by a foreigner in which case they were being 'naive'.
Unpopular edits/instructions from a manager and they have 'lost the office'.
There are lots of 'top' employees but very few 'top top' ones.
Anyone fired have 'been given their marching orders/sent for an early bath'.
Wondering what kind of bonus you're going to get? 'How much will be in the warchest'?
Getting a promotion = being 'put straight into the first team'.
Literally anything written down: 'He's put pen to paper'.
Looking for alternative employment? Other companies have been put on 'red-alert'.
Updating your CV is 'putting yourself in the shop window'.
The office is 'down to the bare bones' if anyone at all is out sick.
Any disappointments, no matter how minor, will result in 'dusting oneself down' and subsequently getting 'back to the drawing board'.
Stephen and James, Dublin
Very Fun
Whatever the result of Sunday's Liverpool v City game, how much fun would it be if the two teams stood on the same points and the same goal difference (+/- 1) going into the last day of the season? Both have easily winnable home games on paper (Newcastle & West Ham). The one who wins by the most goals gets the title.
Chris Mac LFC
Worried About Gerrard
It's finally here. I've been shuffling around anxiously all week willing this weekend to get here once the referee blew his whistle after that nervy finish against West Ham last Sunday. To see if Liverpool really can step up to the plate and embrace this huge test.
I know it's unfashionable to say so in case of jinxing them but I really believe that this Lpool team could and should beat this Man City side. They really put it up and at em back in December. They played their own game without fearing City, and the feeling after the game was that they could have come away with a lot more than a sense of pride, only for an unfortunate goalkeeping error by Mignolet for the second goal and a ridiculous offside decision for sterling's effort. Not only that but they now play in front of a fired up Anfield crowd on an emotional weekend and we now have Sturridge back in the mix, who was injured for that encouraging December period.
However I have one fear come kickoff. It's the fear that Stevie G could be potentially found out on Sunday. It's the first time this season that Gerrard will have come up against a really menacing and attacking midfield. The Arsenals, Tottenhams and Evertons don't come close to to the bullying attacking juggernauts of Man City and Chelsea (both games that Gerrard missed through injury earlier this season) Don't get me wrong, Gerrard has been immense with his distribution from the deep role, playing a huge part of having guided Liverpool to this lofty position in the league. But the defensive side of his game will be pushed to limits that he has not yet experienced this season. I know it seems crazy suggesting that Stevie G may not be up to the task, considering he is on the crest of a wave at the moment, but he comes up against a whole new test on Sunday. Lucas and Allen were brilliant on the park in the absence of Gerrard last December and I would love to see these two starting instead of Coutinho and Gerrard on Sunday. I know, I'm going to get ridiculed and accused of treachery for even suggesting this, especially the weekend that is in it.
Lucas made an appearance after half time last Sunday and brought some sense of control and security as he covered the park, closed up channels and put in vital tackles. Not only that but he also showed that there is more to him than perfecting the "ugly" side of the game when he put Flanagan through for the resulting penalty. Whenever Allen and Lucas have been given the opportunities they have impressed this season. This match on Sunday is designed for these two players to be on the park. There was a real balance in the midfield when Lucas, Allen and Henderson played together. Both on a defensive level and linking up an attack with Suarez, Sturridge, or Sterling. I believe that they would negate the Man City midfield far more effectively.
I really hope that Gerrard proves me wrong and plays the game of his season on Sunday and wins man of the match. I'd gladly eat humble pie. But I somehow feel that if he starts it could potentially lessen the opportunity of achieving three vital points.
Eoghan, LFC
Tough Draw For Chelsea
I've already spoken to a few Chelsea fans who seem to have no doubt that they are getting to the Champions League final. "Athletico? Who are they? We'll do them, no doubt. Easy draw."
Not only did he spell Atletico wrong, he clearly has no idea what they're up against. Whilst I don't pretend that he speaks for all Chelsea fans, I also expect that there are many that share a similar reaction. In reality, they should be fearful - Atletico are their worst possible draw.
Yes, its true that Bayern are the best team left on paper. Perhaps even Real are better on paper than Atleti, unless the paper you're looking at is the La Liga table. But those two teams would've played into Chelsea's hands. Attacking football that Chelsea could've countered after organised, compact and rough defence.
But Chelsea can't do that against Atletico, because AM would just out-Chelsea Chelsea. They run faster, hit harder, counter better and have more quality in every area of the pitch (including goalkeeper - how Chelsea continue to pick the pretty good Cech over the world class Cortouis I don't know). Chelsea's normal gameplan that would frustrate the other big teams won't faze Atleti, because they're better at it than Chelsea.
That leaves Jose 2 choices - continue with the gameplan and likely lose to a side who are better at it than you, or attack against a big team (something Chelsea haven't done this year) and get cut down by a team that have been practicing against better attacking sides all season. It's very possible that Jose could spring a tactical surprise, but Atletico would probably be able to counter it. They're simply better than Chelsea, but Chelsea can't mitigate that through defensive strategy like they have done in the past.
I'm going to predict an all-Madrid final just because I'd love to see it, but in truth the other game is harder to call. I do believe that Atletico will go through though - they're Chelsea, but better. And that is Chelsea's worst nightmare.
Mike (hoping AM do a LL-CL double and Simeone seeks a new challenge at Old Trafford), MUFC
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"DF (The letter in the summer was probably actually published because there was little else to talk about) AFC" - you still smarting a little from the weekend, mate? Your letter has more holes than a string vest and is just the ramblings of someone desperate for us to fail.
To say Martinez has not messed with the defence is blasé, in my opinion. Yes, the personnel are the same, but their style of play is completely different. Obviously, he has mainly broken Jagielkas ingrained instinct to hoof, and him and Distin are now decent at playing to the full backs or Barry or McCarthy. Now, we play a higher line with the ball, and the full backs are utilised in a more subtle way. At times under Moyes, our only out was through Baines, and if a team shut that down we were useless. Now, Baines and Coleman are used for supporting our attacking players rather than being the out and out creators, hence Baines's sole assist this season. The fact that Coleman is outstanding this season, may just be his coming of age, but I'd say a lot is also down to Martinez showing his trust to allow him to get into goalscoring positions naturally without the worry of leaving gaping holes, which our 4-4-1-1 often did (especially if Pienaar wasn't there to support Baines). Also evident in our lack of right winger for the last 74 years.
Alcaraz has only only played a few games for us and has, generally, been one of our better players. His only poor game was the 4 - 0 Anfield derby when him and 5 others were barely fit and we gave our worst performance of the season. He can pass the ball very well, brings it out of defence better than Jagielka and Distin and is very good at reading the game. He's never going to be more than a squad player for us, and for that reason he is a good signing in my opinion - if he can get and stay fit.
Jagielka and Distin have both been injured at times this season. Jags hasn't played since 22nd Feb, and we've won 6 in a row since, conceding 4 and keeping 3 clean sheets. Stones has come in and played very well for a 19 year old. Martinez tried to buy Stones when he was at Wigan, but he chose us. Isolated case perhaps, but it shows he can spot a defender. Also, attracting players to relegation battling Wigan and attracting players to European hopefuls Everton is a completely different prospect. Too early to say otherwise, but to base things on the hypothetical is just daft.
Graeme Lomas
...I'd just like to weigh in on the Martinez vs. Moyes debate, if I may. Has anyone else considered the fact that they might both be partially responsible for Everton's current impressive form?
Everton, under David Moyes, were, as many people have said: pragmatic, hard working and difficult to break down. Wigan under Martinez were: good passers, holders of possession and capable of beating the top teams on their day.
Everton had their weaknesses; they weren't particularly expansive, they weren't particularly free-scoring and they generally played the same tactics/formation against most opponents. Wigan also had their deficiencies; they couldn't defend for toffee (so to speak), lacked cutting edge in the box and often tried to play too many passes in defence.
What we're seeing at Everton now is a combination of both schools of thought. It's basically Moyes' defence, with the addition of John Stones; solid, consistent and well organised at the back. That's now combined with Martinez's forward approach; creative, fluid and possession and attack-minded.
Neither manager at their previous clubs were the "complete manager", but both their strong suits are currently being implemented at Everton to great effect. I agree that it's going to be interesting when the back line gets broken up, whether it's retirement, injury or transfers. Martinez didn't have a great record of signing defenders at Wigan, but he's able to attract a much higher standard of player now and has a (you would think) bigger budget to work with.
If he can keep the defence working as well at it has done this season, as well as firming up his forward options (replacing or permanently recruiting Deulofeu and Lukaku is going to be key) then they will be pushing for more than just 4th place in the years to come. "If" being the operative word. Whichever way you look at this season, though, they've done remarkably well in a season where everything was/is to play for.
Ted, Manchester
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Alex, LFC, no Zola in your Z list team??? For shame! For shame!
John Whelan, Dublin
The mailbox today must, surely, be the first one ever to witness a contribution containing the word "pusillanimous"?
It was a joy to behold such a wonderful word, and in such perfect context.
I was so surprised, I nearly choked on my pan-seared scallop with minted pea puree.
Dylan Browne
With regards to this quite messy issue of whether Courtois will be allowed to play, it might be worth considering UEFA's stance earlier this season regarding Mo Bangura vs Celtic. Whilst they accepted that there are no regulations preventing a player from playing against their parent club, they also made this interesting statement:
'If a player is duly registered on the play list of IF Elfsborg then he can play against any team that Elfborg are drawn against. Any agreement between the two clubs that this player wouldn't play against Celtic should Elfsborg be drawn against them is purely between the clubs. UEFA would not have any involvement or consideration of this agreement, it would neither be endorsed or enforceable by UEFA.'
Now, I'm not suggesting Courtois shouldn't play, after all, Chelsea were happy for him to play when it didn't count (2013 Super Cup), an we can certainly debate endlessly whether it is morally right for a player to play against their parent/future club (although we got over it quite quickly when Goetze was 'injured' for the Champions League final). Nevertheless, it always troubles me when UEFA wade in on these issues, supposedly taking the moral ground. The Bangura case appears to be curiously at odds with their latest position on Courtois. It looks like UEFA's regular ad hoc reasoning, which, lacking any formal procedure or reference to precedents, seems to be the basis for most people's distrust of the body.
Adam, Nottingham
It's my first time writing in after a long time reading so I thought I'd chance a relaxed Friday afternoon mailbox.
Just writing in to point out what seems to me to be a direct correlation between how well a team's season is going and the number of transfer rumours emanating from the club. I noticed it particularly in the case of Liverpool. At this stage last year there was an abundance of rumors regarding transfers yet this season there are none. The opposite can be seen in the case of Man Utd this season who are constantly linked with wonderful players they have no chance of buying.
It's almost as if these rumours are complete nonsense and the papers don't bother making them up if they have any other news about the club which the fans will be happy to read.
Also did anyone else find the Uefa ruling on the Courtois Loan strange. You regularly hear of premiership players on loan having clauses which prevent them from playing against their parent clubs and there doesn't seem to be any problems. I realize that there is a financial element to this clause but it seems to be essentially the same thing?
Jack, Lfc (Sickened by the Champions League draw)
A brief word on the 'Eye on the Experts' pieces. Today's Motty offering was just as generous and good natured as the rest. No snide or snobbery - which I must admit I expected when John and Alan first began writing these. Instead they are a wonderful tonic to all the endless "isn't [insert pundit name here] rubbish" churned out by newspapers and the internet. Anything that inspires vague feelings of fondness towards Robbie Savage is clearly an impressive achievement.
Also, on the subject of under-appreciated footballers: my fellow Palace fan nominated Puncheon but Julian Speroni is an absolute God. Just a rock for us this season, so many crucial saves, and if rumours that Pulis wants to offload him are true then he better have a damn good replacement lined up. If Julian were English...blah blah blah. But we love him at Palace, The man has a bloody restaurant named after him at Selhurst Park. Cult hero doesn't do it justice.
Max, CPFC
Comparing XIs
In response to the parentheses sign-off of Alex (the only other player I'd take off United is De Gea, and possibly Jones.. How the mighty etc etc) LFC this morning - it reminded me of one of my most hated football supporter cliches, that of counting the number of rival players who would "get in your team" and thinking the result is as mathematically sound as Pythagoros' theorem.
Unless you're Arsene Wenger, you only buy players who you think will significantly improve your side. A slight effect isn't worth it. Hence, if a rival team has a player (Luis Suarez) clearly better than your equivalent player (Wayne Rooney), you would gladly have them; but if their player is the same or only slightly better, then what's the point?
For example, I think Lucas and Darren Fletcher are more or less of equal quality, one of them is probably a bit better than the other, I don't know which, you could argue about it but life's too short and as a Manchester United supporter with an emotional attachment to the Fletch, I'll stick with him.
Even when a rival player is better, other issues come in to it. Robin Van Persie is obviously better at football than Daniel Sturridge is, but a Liverpool supporter would probably think why break up the partnership for someone nearing thirty? That would make sense to me. But I certainly don't think Sturridge would add much to Man United.
Anyway, this is all academic. United could go to the magical footballer swap-shop tomorrow and come back with Suarez, Yaya Toure and Vincent Kompany, but the three of them would only lapse into an existential funk after a week of David Moyes and Phil Neville trying to tell them what to do.
Stephen O'S, MUFC
I was going to write in to provide some analysis of City's season in advance of the hyperbole surrounding the match on Sunday, but instead it was far more fun to come up with a team of X-men to take on Alex LFC's Z-listers from this morning's mailbox:
GK: Alex Stepney
LB: Alexander Kolarov
CB: Alexey Smertin
CB: Alexi Lalas
RB: Lee Dixon
MF: Xavi
MF: Xabi Alonso
MF: Maxi Rodriguez
MF: Alex
S: Mixu Paatelainen
S: Dixie Dean
Subs: Abel Xavier, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (2 Xs!)
Manager: Felix Magath
Phew- that was harder than it looked!!
Good midfield, but a little lacking elsewhere....
Ben B, MCFC


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Purl Soho Cardigan Coat + Vest
Whether stolen, borrowed or inherited, sporting a garment that once belonged to someone special brings a certain comfort or strength to your day. Maybe it's because of the smell or the attached sentimentality. Whatever the reason, it's why kids love to sleep in their dad's shirts; why women wear the same oversized man's sweater day in and day out; and it's why I cherish my grandmother's old clothes.
The Purl Soho Cardigan Coat + Vest was undeniably inspired by this phenomenon. If my grandmother had had this sweater, I would most definitely and most shamelessly have stolen it! This piece is meant to be worn a lot and by many, even by those who aren't its original owner. Its timeless design makes it an insta-hand-me-down.
This simple sweater is knit in Purl Soho's new Worsted Twist, a yarn-lover's merino, classic and hearty, but with an elegant loft and touch. Designing this Coat, I channeled my admiration for Elizabeth Zimmermann to create a modular vibe and a thoughtful construction. I strategically combined stockinette and garter stitches to add a graphic and modern edge to a seemingly vintage cut.
You can pick up The Purl Soho Cardigan Coat + Vest Pattern right here! I hope you enjoy knitting this sweater as much as I did, daydreaming all the while of who will wear it after me. I have a feeling it won't be in my grips for long! -Laura
To make a Coat or Vest for Child's 2 (4, 5, 6, 10, 12, Women's XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL), measuring 25 3/4 (28, 29 3/4, 32, 34 1/4, 36, 36, 37 3/4, 42 1/4, 46 1/4, 50 1/4) inches around the chest, you will need…
- A Purl Soho Cardigan Coat + Vest pattern
- Coat: 4 (4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins of Purl Soho's Worsted Twist. The Cardigan Coat is knit in the color Sea Salt.
- Vest: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6 , 6, 7, 8) skeins of Purl Soho's Worsted Twist. The Cardigan Vest is knit in the color Oyster Gray.
- A US #8, 24 or 32-inch circular needle
- A US #8, 16-inch circular needle (for Collar + Coat sleeves)
- A US #7, 16-inch circular needle (for Collar)
- A set of US #8, double pointed needles (for Coat sleeves)
- Stitch markers
- Stitch holders or scrap yarn
- Five (Five, five, six, six, six, six, six, six, six, seven) 3/4-inch buttons
4 1/2 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch in stockinette stitch, using larger needle
Child's 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, Women's X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X-Large)
- Finished Chest Circumference: 25 3/4 (28, 29 3/4, 32, 34 1/4, 36, 36, 37 3/4, 42 1/4, 46 1/4, 50 1/4) inches, buttoned
- Finished Length from Shoulder to Bottom Edge: 14 (14 1/4, 15 1/2, 18, 19, 21, 21 1/4, 22, 22, 23 1/4, 24) inches
- Finished Length from Underarm to Bottom Edge: 8 1/2 (8 3/4, 9, 11, 12, 13 1/2, 13 3/4, 14, 13 1/2, 14 1/4, 15) inches
- Ease: designed with 2 to 4 inches of ease.
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Tosh Merino isn't handspun, it has a 'handspun look'. Sorry to knit pick, but this is how knitting rumors get started! Gorgeous pattern, from one Italian pit knitter to another.
Is there any pay pal options on your check out list please
I checked out but only found credit card details.
Please come back to me by I really wanted this pattern soon.
Many thanks.
Thank you. I am going to go back into that comment and edit it right now. I appreciate you taking the time to write in to us. We definitely want to be accurate (and avoid spreading roomers).
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Thank you!
Glanced at this coat the other day and decided to come back for another look. A superlative piece of work !!!! Clean, simple lines with what I call stitch interest that isn't too busy. I am a tall gal with generous curves,,, thinking this design will be figure flattering. Plan to use some cream colored wool and wooden buttons for the final touch. Kudos to you for your immense creatively and thanks so much for sharing this with us. SMILE
A fan in the Peach State
I'm currently working on this wonderful jacket and I have one question about shaping of the neck on the BACK-section. I may misunderstand the pattern, because I end up with the neck -part built upwords in the middle (which is the opposite of what is usual for sweaters/jackets). Is that correct for this jacket?
Thank you
Hi Kiwikow,
Wonderful question! These few short rows at the center of the back are to bring the back of the collar up, taller than the front, for extra warmth of course and also to give a nice line as the collar comes around the neck to the front. There aren't many short rows. Obviously, feel free to omit them if you'd like. I'm always curious how people decide to modify patterns to make them their own. I do hope you enjoy the pattern and please let us know if you have any questions.
Hallo Laura,
thank you for the instruction! I just had to ask to be sure I want it exactly as in the original pattern, no modifications.
I'm really enjoying making this jacket and I'm looking forward to wearing it.
Thank you so much!
Tienen un maravilloso blog todo lo que ponen es interesante me gusta este chaqueta gris ….pero seria posible que pongan traductor…el ingles no lo entiende o crean otra pagina en ESPAOL.
Muchas gracias.
Hola Lucy-
Desafortunadamente no hablamos espaol lo suficientemente bien como para tener traducciones aqu. Tal vez usted podra tratar de usar Google Translate para comprender nuestros patrones? Lo sentimos, no podemos ser de ms ayuda.
When do you plan on having PayPal for downloads? C'mon, get with it, go digital! Who actually mails stuff out anymore?
Love, Grandma
Hi Kate-
All our Purl Soho patterns are currently available as downloads as well as hard copies but we hear you on the PayPal front and are planning to add that option very shortly!
Thanks for getting in touch!
Hi Laura,
Love the pattern, and just started making it! Any suggestions on how to make the buttonholes a bit larger? I wanted to use buttons that were either 1 inch or 1 3/8 inches. Do you think there's a enough stretch in the yarn (I'm using the worsted twist) that one yarn-over will give ma button hole big enough to fit the larger button, or do I some how need to make a large button hole? Thanks!!
I am making the coat version. I am on the first front part and am confused on the 15-18 short rows. For rows 15 and 17 do I turn at the same stitch i did on row 13? Seems like a lot of wraps on the same stitch.


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Independent vacation highlighting Spain's Sun coast -
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Lead Price Travel Dates: Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 6 & Mar 13 '12
Promotion Valid for Departures: November 2011 - March 2012
This 7 day independent vacation to Spain's Costa del Sol is such a great deal that it advertises itself! You get round-trip flights and 5 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels. Plus, Gate 1 makes it easy to see even more of Spain with optional tours to historic Cordoba, spectacular Granada with its famous Lion Courtyard, and impressive Gibraltar, with views of both the Spanish and Moroccan coastline. This flexibility means you get to set the pace, so relax, explore, or do a bit of both - it's your choice!
Book by July 25, 2011 and save $24 per person off our regular price. Lowest price reflects the $24 promotional savings. Promotion is not valid on existing reservations. To redeem the discounted savings, use promotional code DLCDS24 at the time of booking. Click here to book or call 800-682-3333 to speak with one of our reservation specialists.
* The following additional fees are not included, where applicable: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee of up to $165, transfers, optional tours, and gratuities. For more details, see our Terms & Conditions.