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When Bad Design Elements Become the Standard
Web design is easy: If you are thinking about how to design a certain page element, all you have to do is to look at the twenty most-visited sites on the Internet and see how they do it.
- If 80% or more of the big sites do things in a single way, then this is the de-facto standard and you have to comply. Only deviate from a design standard if your alternative design has at least 100% higher measured usability.
- If 50-79% of the big sites do things in a single way, then this is a strong convention and you should comply unless your alternative design has at least 50% higher measured usability.
- If less than 50% of the big sites do things in a single way, then there are no dominant conventions yet and you are free to design in an alternative way. Even so, if there are a few options, each of which are used by at least 20% of big sites, you should limit yourself to choosing one of these reasonably well-known designs unless your alternative design has at least 25% higher measured usability than the best of the choices used by the big sites.
Admittedly, the percentages in this list are my own best estimates. There is currently too little research on consistency theory to know exactly how many sites it takes for a certain design element to reach the level of a convention or a standard. Similarly, we don't know exactly how much it harms users to deviate from the two levels of expectations, though it is absolutely certain that it does hurt.
Therefore, I recommend following the conventions even in those cases where a different design would be better if seen in isolation. The fact is, no website is seen in isolation: users come to your site expecting things to work the same way they are already used to.
Information Architecture and Task Design: No Standards
Of course, the truth is that web design is difficult, because the main issues concern information architecture and task flow, neither of which can be standardized. Both vary greatly from site to site because they relate to the specific nature of the information and the problems the site is trying to support.
Some aspects of information architecture are starting to reach the level of a design convention: most corporate sites have a products category and an about the company category. Furthermore, the about the company area usually contains information for investors and job applicants as well as general information about the company's management and history. Maps and addresses for company facilities may also be found under about the company , but this cannot be considered a true convention because many sites employ a different information architecture with a special area for contact us . Since users will often expect to find an address under about the company , sites that put this information in a different area should include a cross-reference link from about the company to contact us .
(Update 2004: based on research with individual investors and financial analysts, we succeeded in defining a recommended IA for the investor relations area on corporate websites, because investors have the same needs across companies.)
Sample Design Conventions
The mother of bad web design conventions is the decision to make hypertext links blue. Other colors would have been a better choice and would have increased the reading speed of the anchor text by a few percent. It is unfortunate to put the most important text on the page in a color that is known to reduce readability.
If we were designing the Web from scratch, I would recommend using a different link color than blue. Since we are designing sites for the Web as it exists, I retain my recommendation to leave the standard link colors alone:
- Blue text means "click here" on the Web, so by keeping unvisited links blue, there is no doubt in users' minds as to what they can do. The time they save by knowing what to do on a page is probably much bigger than the time they lose by having the few words in the hypertext anchors be a few milliseconds slower to read.
- Even more important, knowing the difference between unvisited (blue) and previously visited (purple) links helps users understand the structure of the website and their own navigation history. On sites that change the colors, we often observe users revisiting the same pages again and again because they do not realize that they have already seen those pages. The added confusion, substantial navigation delays, and reduced probability of ever finding the right page are all very severe usability penalties from changing the default link colors.
Navigation Tabs
In the last two years, many sites have started placing a horizontal set of tabs across the top of the screen to indicate the main areas of their information architecture. In principle, this is a bad design and an abuse of the tab metaphor.
Tabs are supposed to be used for rapid switching between alternative views of the same information object. For example, a site may have a standardized information architecture for product descriptions, with an overview page, a detailed specification, enlarged photos, and several other views. It would be very appropriate to use tabs to switch between the alternatives while retaining the main context and illusion of being at a single location on the site.
Once users are deep inside a certain area of the site, tabs lose their meaning if they take users to another area of the site but do not preserve context in any meaningful ways. Such jumps are simply standardized navigation and should use a regular list of alternative links.
I maintain that tabs would be better used for switching between alternative (but related) views than for navigating to unrelated locations. But unfortunately, users will soon lose any understanding they may have had of tabs as a special design element if more and more sites keep abusing tabs.
I still think that less than 50% of sites use tabs in the (erroneous) meaning of navigating to the main sections of the site. Thus, I still think that the correct use of tabs is preferred and I recommend using different techniques to visualize the main areas of the site. But this may be a losing battle and I may have to revise this recommendation in a year or so if more and more sites adopt a misguided use of tabs.
Left-Justified Navigation Rail
The "Yellow Fever" design style was introduced by CNET (in 1996, I believe) and has since spread to so many sites that it has become a fairly strong convention: have a colored stripe down the left side of the page to contain the main navigation links.
I have never been a great fan of this design approach because the colored navigation rail takes up about 20% of the pixels on the screen, even after the user has scrolled to the bottom of the page. Navigation is a secondary concern for users who are on the Web for the content.
Interestingly, CNET itself abandoned the Yellow Fever in 1999 and now uses a design where the navigation links are concentrated on the top of the page, leaving the rest of the screen available for content. I like their new design better.
But there are still so many sites that use a colored navigation rail that I view it as an interaction convention: users know what to do with a colored stripe down the side of the page. It may waste pixels, but it probably helps users.
Two things that are absolutely clear is that the navigation rail has to have some kind of colored background to set it aside from the content and that it has to be on the left side of the page. There are a few usability reasons why it would have been better to have the navigation rail on the right side of the page:
- Fitts' Law dictates that shorter mouse movements are better: it is always faster to click a target if it is closer to your starting position. Thus, placing the navigation rail next to the scroll bar will usually save users time over placing these two frequently-accessed areas on opposite sides of the window.
- Users always look at the content first when they encounter a new web page, so it would be better if the content started at the left border of the window (for users in cultures that read left-to-right). After the users are done with the content, their gaze could naturally shift to the right to decide where to go next. In contrast, placing the navigation rail to the left requires users to skip over it before they can start scanning the content area.
If we were starting from scratch, we might improve the usability of a site by 1% or so by having a navigation rail on the right rather than on the left. But deviating from the standard would almost certainly impose a much bigger cost in terms of confusion and reduced ability to navigate smoothly.
Breadcrumb Trail
Many websites are starting to supply a breadcrumb trail across the top of the page to situate the current page relative to its parent nodes and to allow users to jump up several levels in a single click.
Breadcrumbs only work for sites with a hierarchical information architecture, but they do facilitate navigation in such sites. They would help even more if they were available on more sites so that users could get used to relying on them.
There is no standard for how to indicate the progression between the levels of the hierarchy in a breadcrumb trail. My own site has used an arrow for the last four years. Before then I used a colon, as currently used by CNET. Yahoo and ZDNet both use a > sign, and yet other sites use a slash. There is no standard and there is no real reason to believe that any of these symbols is much better than the others.
If a single symbol ever gained enough prominence to be used on more than 50% of the sites, then I would surely recommend using that. Right now, I would say that : > / and arrows are all equally good. But don't start using yet another symbol. For example, the vertical bar | is reserved for alternative choices and should not be used to indicate a progression.
(Update added 2003: I now recommend > as the breadcrumb separator, but it's still not sufficiently widely used to be considered a standard.)
Change to Definitions as of September 2003
From 1999 to 2003, my definition was that a design approach had to be used on at least 90% of sites to be deemed a de-facto standard. I have now relaxed the definition to count designs used on 80% of sites as de-facto standards.
Similarly, the definition of a convention used to be that something was found on at least 60% of sites. I have now changed this definition to include designs found on at least 50% of sites.
The reason for this change of my definition is that something really becomes the expected design when it's the majority, meaning that it's found on at least 50% of sites. For something to be strongly expected (that is, a de-facto standard), it seems that 80% is a better level than 90%.
Update 2004
Read my 2004 article The Need for Web Design Standards for an updated view of these issues.
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The 'How you doing?' line of Joey in Friends is very famous. English is my third language. I seem it's general conversation dialogue. What's so special about it?
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The expression How you doin'? is a modification of the English How are you doing? which is another way of saying "How are you?".
This phrase seems to be used by stereotypical mobsters in popular culture, who usually were of foreign descent and so would pronounce expressions with an accent. For example, Tony Soprano in the third season (the 5th quote in Another Toothpick):
Joey does the same (probably a reference to his foreign descent) but in his case, the sentence is a pick-up line, a conversation starter for his die hard promiscuity with women.
As others have pointed out, the phrase in itself is very innocuous and mundane, but it's mostly the WAY he says it that adds the flirting overtones. Notice how when he usually says it he narrows his eyes and raises his chin in what he must believe is a seductive look.
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Then is commonly used for things happened in both the past and future.
In the common phrase now and then, is then in the past or the future? Could anyone help?
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This question is too basic; it can be definitively and permanently answered by a single link to a standard internet reference source designed specifically to find that type of information.If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
It doesn't have any temporally anchored reference. If you combine it with a past tense verb, it means "on randomly distributed past occasions":
Combine with a future modal, it means "on randomly distributed future occasions":
It is also acceptable with the present tense, in which case it refers to randomly distributed events before and after now:
Now and then or now and again is a phrase and means from time to time. So it could refer to past, present or future.


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Decreasing Gracefully
It's a phrase that pops up pretty frequently in knitting patterns: "Decrease X sts across the row."
It saves print space and keeps patterns concise, but if you're not a whiz with quick calculations, it can seem a little discouraging…
With a piece of scrap paper, though, you can easily work out a simple plan for spacing out the decreases, without even breaking a sweat.
Casale (left) and Pinaretta (right) are two examples of patterns that instruct you to decrease across a row.
I like to approach the problem in steps, figuring out one thing at a time. When you break it down this way, it's pretty easy and painless. And as Norah pointed out in one of our conversations on the topic, it's not the end of the world if your decreases aren't absolutely, amazingly, perfectly even. If your stitch count is still off by a stitch or two at the end of the row, even it out on the next row and forget about it.
Corbie, the pattern I'm using for my first example.
For this tutorial, I decided to work through two different examples, explaining the process as I go. Let's get started with an example from this week's free KnitBits pattern, Corbie. I'm going to follow the directions for a size 2 sweater, so imagine that I cast on 74 stitches for the back and have finished the K2, P2 ribbing, ending with a RS row as the pattern directed.
Here's what the pattern tells me: "Change to MC and p the next row, dec 30 sts as evenly spaced across as possible – 44 sts."
Here's how I'll decide to space my decreases:
1. If I need to decrease 30 stitches, that means I'll be working p2tog 30 times. Every p2tog involves 2 stitches, so I'll multiply 30 by 2 to get 60. Now I know 60 stitches will be involved in the decreases.
2. Now I'll subtract 60 from my current stitch total, which is 74. That leaves me with 14 stitches that won't be involved in decreases, but will need to be purled.
3. Here's what the basics of the row will be: 30 sets of 2 stitches, and 14 stitches sprinkled in between them. Since I don't like to decrease at either edge of my row, I know I'll place a few of my 14 stitches at each end.
4. If I only put 1 stitch at each end, that would leave me with 12 stitches to distribute evenly between my 30 p2togs. 30 isn't exactly divisible by 12, so I'd like to find a number that would divide more evenly. If I decide to put 2 stitches at each end, that leaves me with 10 stitches to distribute between my 30 p2togs.
5. If I plan to work one single stitch after every three p2togs, that will distribute my stitches very evenly and get me down to 44 stitches by the end of the row.
So, for this row, I would work it as follows: P2, [p2tog three times, p1] 10 times, p2.
The successful result of evenly decreasing across a row: the fabric lies flat, with no puckering.
Now let's try a second scenario. Let's say that I've cast on 82 stitches for a project and just finished working the ribbing, and the pattern instructs me to decrease 14 stitches across my next knit row, leaving me with 68 stitches.
1. If I need to decrease 14 stitches, that means I will be working k2tog 14 times. Every k2tog involves 2 stitches, so I'll multiply 14 by 2 to get 28. Now I know 28 stitches will be involved in the decreases.
2. Now I'll subtract 28 from my current stitch total, which is 82. That leaves me with 54 stitches that won't be involved in decreases but will need to be knitted.
3. Here's what the basics of the row will be: 14 sets of 2 stitches, and 54 stitches sprinkled in between them. Since the number of decreases is outnumbered by the number of single stitches, I don't need to worry about keeping my edge stitches free. Instead, I need to divide the 54 stitches up so they'll fit evenly between my decreases.
4. 54 divided by 14 is approximately 3.8 so I know that if I work 3 stitches before each decrease, I'll have some stitches left over to put at each side. 14 times 3 equals 42, so that means I have 12 stitches left to distribute before I get to 54. Since I'll already have 3 stitches before my first decrease, I'll put 4 of my 12 stitches at the beginning of the row, and leave the remaining 8 stitches at the end.
So, for this row, I'd work it as follows: K4, [k3, k2tog] 14 times, k8.
Now that we've gone through two examples, let's review the basic steps so you can apply them to your own situations:
1. Identify how many decreases need to happen, and determine how many stitches are involved in each decrease. Multiply these two numbers to determine how many total stitches will be involved in the decreases.
2. Subtract the answer to Step 1 from the current stitch total. This tells you how many additional stitches still need to be worked, even though they're not involved in the decreases.
3. Compare the resulting numbers from Step 1 and Step 2 to determine how many stitches will need to be divided up and spaced evenly.
4. Choose a dividing number that works out easily, placing any remainder stitches at both ends of the row.
Once you break down the individual steps and concentrate on just one part at a time, calculating even decreases becomes a quick and relatively painless task!
I have to confess I almost never do math to figure this one out. I use locking stitch markers. If the pattern says to decrease so many stitches evenly across the row, I get out that number of markers. I lay out the fabric and put one marker about halfway across. (It helps to divide the fabric in half visually.) Then I eyeball where the remaining markers should go, so many on each side, placing them about equally spaced apart. As I knit the row, I work a dec at each marker and remove it. I can do the math when I have to, but my brain likes this method better.April 2, 2012
Coreen VanDerWoude #
I don't use the stitch markers, but I basically do the same thing as Blue Peninsula. I mark the middle and figure how many need to be decreased in each half, then roughly figure how to divide this up as I'm knitting. Somehow it works pretty closely. I also had figured it didn't really matter if I ended exactly or not. So I guess I'm doing OK! I often wondered if I was!!April 6, 2012
Carolyn #
I thought this was much easier to understand, than the knit bit. I have been knitting for 54 years, and unless I see a visual tuturial, even though I have no problem reading patterns. visuals are much easier than math. Thank bluepeninsula. CBApril 7, 2012
Carol #
Me too! I can do the math and have done it that way, but find it easier to divide in half or thirds and visually mark of the correct number of spaces and mark with stich markers. Works every time!April 21, 2012
Lana Stephens #
Thanks Amanda, I appreciate your helpful hits. It is very informative and conciseApril 6, 2012
Elena #
Isn't it a good pattern designer's/writer's responsibility to do these sort of calculations and include them in the pattern? It couldn't take more than additional line or two of text. I mean, it's great to be able to do this and many other things on your own but, personally, I would be irked if a pattern (a paid pattern) included the instructions ""Decrease X sts across the row."April 6, 2012
Barb #
This is great! Thank you! Now how about the phase "increase evenly across the row". I have trouble with that one too.April 6, 2012
Patches #
bluepeninsula, that's the way I do it, too. How darned clever is that?! lolApril 6, 2012
Linden #
I have always divided the number of times I have been asked to decrease into the total number of stitches on my needle, that gives me the number of stitches between decreases. If it isn't an even number I fudge it somewhere in the row. Is this going to get the same results as your method?April 6, 2012
Gwen #
I am wondering why, if the designer and tester have figured this out to make samples, isn't it just written in the pattern? Especially a purchase pattern. Your example looks like it would take less space than the sentence about doing it. Just curious.April 6, 2012
Patches #
Exactly! Why not just include the instructions in the pattern, seeing as they've already made the article and have the answer. Duh.April 9, 2012
Nasty Habit #
I have to agree with bluepeninsula on this one. I used to ask Hubbby to do the math for me, because every time I add two and two I end up with seven. Then one day I needed Hubby's expertise but he was out pickin' an' grinnin'. So I decided to improvise and did exactly what bluepeninsula suggested. I may have been off a stitch or two or maybe three, but whatever it was that I was knitting ended up looking just fine and nobody could tell that I suffer with math-heimers (also known as mathphobia).
I asmire people who can work with numbers and create amazingly precise things – I'm just not one of them. Numbers scare the living bejeebers outta me. So, I rely on my eyes (even though they're beginning to fail me) or Hubby or anybody else who can add two and two and NOT come up with seven.
Thank you for trying to help, though. I will keep this info nearby (on my 'puter) and if I ever decide to seek a cure for my condition, I'll have your kind instructions to help me.April 6, 2012
Denise #
Both ideas are fantastic! Thanks so much!April 6, 2012
Thank you for this helpful tutorial.April 6, 2012
Wanda Winchester #
Thank you for the very clearly written instructions. I think this could be applied to increases also. I have printed this out for future use.April 6, 2012
Marilyn #
There is also a nifty site that does the calculations for increases and decreases for you. I haven't tried it myself on an actual project, but it does seem to do the job.
http://www.thedietdiary.com/knittingfiend/tools/EvenlySpace.htmlApril 6, 2012
Sophie-Knits-A-Bit #
Thank you for serendipitous decreasing info. I need it !"- ) Bit by bit is the way I manage . . . sometimes only a little bit. Thanks again for the great breaking into bits for understanding the bigger picture.April 6, 2012
Sandy #
I love your idea bluepeninsula! I hate the math and usually just visually estimate as I go (no markers for guides, just judge where the middle is). Of course I never come out exactly even so your marker method is perfect for the likes of me. Can't wait to try it!
PS: that having been said I'm going to print a copy of Amanda's decrease methods to keep with my knitting at just in case……April 7, 2012
Linda #
Do you have this for crochet, too?April 9, 2012
Janet #
This was incredibly helpful. Every time I tried to do the math, it never came out correctly – I wasn't multiplying by 2. This is much quicker than the visual methods described in other comments, with the added advantage of knowing how you will end the row before you get there.
As with all knitting, there are no wrong ways to knit. We can pick and choose what works best for each of us depending on the project and our personal knitting styles. This is an incredibly useful tool to have. Thank-you very much for sharing this.April 9, 2012
Leisa #
Thank you! I have not encountered this lately but I am sure I will, so I have saved your instructions in an app and I'll be able to refer to it every time I need it!April 9, 2012
P. Sawyer #
The author of this post is trying to explain something that a lot of knitters find challenging, and I think it was explained wonderfully!April 13, 2012
Deb #
Thanks so much for the MATH! I'm working my first "real" pattern, and have pages and pages of lllll slash marks to figure it out. UGH! However, I'm still stuck on one set of instructions and have not found any pattern corrections for this specific step, but the instructions say:
Decrease 45 evenly across row. The total number of stitches across the row is 65.
I was positive this had to be a pattern mistake, but evidently it's not. How do you figure this out?
Booklet 319 Linsey Geometry: Pattern "monge"; My stitch count up to this "Dec Row 4 (RS) instruction is correct, but this part throws it all out of skew. Should I just "infringe" into either side of the decrease portion of the row (before and after both markers) to steal the stitches needed to make 45 decreases? I'm stumped in Vermont!May 8, 2012
Denyse McClure #
Hi Amanda,
Thank you so much for the explanation. I must confess that I always eyeballed the decreases-I just didn't want to take the time to figure it out (kind of like swatching!) I really appreciate your tutorial. It was very easy to understand and my decreases (I'm working on the Mamere sweater) came out perfectly. Now I feel a little more like a professional knitter!
All the best to you!
Denyse McClureJuly 7, 2012


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I have often heard that Lie groups classify geometry. For example that $O(n)$ is about real manifolds, $U$ is about almost complex manifolds, $SO(n)$ about orientable real manifolds and so on.
I have also heard that manifolds can be defined very generally by patching local pieces via a pseduogroup of morphisms.
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2) How do Lie groups classify geometry?
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i'm new in developing of sencha touch apps.
i created a config view (FormPanel) with a couple of fields (different textfields and togglefields) on a fieldset in my application. Now, i want to add an entry (e. g. "Current user") for selecting an object from my user-model. Here an example what i want to do (screenshot from my ipod: configuration -> music -> e.g. equalizer).
As a result, I imagine the following sequence before in my application: After selecting the new option "Current User" the config-view switched to another view e. g. "userlist". in this overview i can add, delete or select an entry. the selected object (user) will be transfered to the config view after clicking on a [done]-button.
What is the recommended way to do this?
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Is it okay to take a rescue dog back?
We got our new dog, Aubrey, yesterday. We know her background and understood it was going to be some work to "curve" some behaviors. We also knew the dog we have now was going to be a little jealous, but understand and know we need to accept that a little too.
After bringing the dog home though, I know it's only been a day, but it doesn't feel right. The dog we have is NOT normal. The dog we got is worse than we were told & thought. I want to give this time to make sure we are giving this our all, but I just don't know what to do. I've been raised to do what's best for the dog. Seeing these behaviors in the new dog, we just don't have the knowledge or the time to commit to training and "curving" the dog back.
I've tried typing this 3 times now and have gone over in characters. Ha! This time there isn't much detail, but I can give any if asked.
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Better to take her back, than to have everyone be miserable. Unfortunately, your description of "worse than we were told" seems very common when dealing with some rescue groups.
Maybe give her another day or two, just to see if things settle.
Yes, I believe it's ok, especially if you're working with a rescue group who will do what's best for the dog. I have a friend who fosters rescues, and she first came to foster after giving up a dog she adopted that she found she could not care for. . . it had too many special needs. She has seen dogs returned to her rescue group, where they are reassessed. One dog she fostered was returned and then adopted out to a family that had the time and know-how to work with his special needs. Do what is best for you and both animals involved.
I have 3 rescue dogs and each has their own personality and special needs. Mine were allegedly found wandering the streets with no background info available. I am sure that 1 had issues that the previous owner was unable (or unwilling) to deal with. Yes, it can be hard, but training and affection can many times help rehabilitate the dog. My one "special needs" dog would definitely been put down if left at the shelter. We have been in training for 2+ years and she has become a wonderful dog (still has issues). All I can say is that you should be prepared to spend a lot of time to help rescue dogs become family dogs because who really knows what bad experiences they have suffered. Just my thoughts.
Some rescue groups have been known to downplay a dog's behavioral or medical problems, whether from optimism that it will all work out or from a sense that if they don't, they'll never get the animal out of foster care.
Whether that's the problem or whether it's just a gut sense that this isn't going to work out well, you have an obligation first and foremost to your own primary dog and only secondarily to the adoptee. Given that, your obligation to the adoptee is to do what's best for her. Return her promptly, being honest and heartfelt about your reasons; waiting any longer than necessary will just be more disruptive to the dog's sense of well-being, as being moved from home to home is always a stressor.
And try not to feel guilty about it. Anyone who's ever loved a dog knows the chemistry (and time, money, and energy commitments) have to feel right.
I volunteered with a rescue group for a few years, so I'd like to share my thoughts. The group I volunteered for was really understanding that not every dog is right for every family. They were very serious about "matching" the right dog to the right family. We had a policy that a new family had a whole week to change their mind about their new dog, and that if they did, they must return the dog to us. Better that than try to get through a year and drop the dog at a shelter when a family gave up. If the group you rescued from is serious about finding a happy, healthy home for the dog, they should accept the dog back without judgement, and happily try to match you to a different dog.
If you are unable to provide the care and training for this particular dog, keeping her/him is almost cruel to your family and the dog. If you take the dog back within a few days, they have a better chance at being there when the right person for them shows up.
Both of mine were hard cases, both untrusting of people and one was agressive, while the other extremely afraid of everyone. Both had abuse issues and medical problems. Both had been adopted by families ill equipped to deal with those issues and their training and recovery was delayed while those people dealt with the guilt. Take a few days to see if things can settle, but if you don't feel like this is a task you can take on, the right thing is to return the dog.
(I'm normally an advocate against "dog dumping" but in some circumstances, it's better for everyone involved to return the dog to the rescue/shelter.)
Also, what are the dog's issues?
You are unclear as to what behaviors you are seeing, so it is hard to give specific advice. Overall, though, my inclination is to tell you to return the dog. As a veterinarian, I have worked with many rescue groups. The really conscientious ones screen the dog and new home to try to make sure they are a fit. These groups will always happily take an animal back and re-home it if it is not working out. Many of them actually require in their contract that whenever the dog is to be given up again, it must be returned to them, even years later. Other groups are simply in it for money and will bend over backwards NOT to help you or the dog out. Consider taking the dog to a vet for a checkup to make sure it does not have neurological or vision problems that might be contributing to your concerns. (Then, of course, we enter the realm of "who is a good vet?" - Some of them are just in it for the money too.)
If you return the dog, do not feel guilty about it. You have tried to give the dog a new loving home and if it is not working out. It's not unlike dating: not everyone is marriage material for your situation. Life-long commitments should be taken seriously in order for all involved to have any chance of happiness.
@nortonsark: I've taken my dogs to the same practice for nearly 40 years; the original doctors were all wonderful. (A few years before he retired, my fave doc picked up my newest baby, there for her first check-up, put his nose to hers, grinned, and said "I just love the smell of puppy breath!" Coming at the end of a long practice, that just reconfirmed why I liked him.)
He retired several years ago; the practice was sold, the four remaining original doctors left, and the new owner-vet has gone through more than a dozen new vets on staff. A new and fairly high ($40) office-visit fee was instituted, cost of meds and routine tests shot up by about 50%, and there's a strong sales pitch regarding new meds and tests. Of the current four vets, I really like one, one's okay, one I haven't met, and I won't let the last one touch another of my kids.
I can't tell you how much I miss the old doctors; looks like it's time to find another practice.
First off-I gotta say I really appreciate the comments. It's weird - I told my wife I was going to post the question on here and she kinda chuckled. The unbiased real responses are greatly appreciated AND comforting. Whether someone says Yes or No - it's their truth. So - I thank everyone who has commented and taken the time to read this question.
@thumperchick:She was taken by the dog warden 2 months ago. The rescue thought she was 7-8 weeks old. When they went to the Vet the Vet said at MOST 5 months! She was severely malnourished weighing only 14lbs. My dog (same breed) was about 50 pounds at that age. Her foster mom said she was a little "finicky" about her food. I'd say aggressive possessive. My dog isn't having it either. Laci (NOT rescue dog) is a playful thing. Since Aubrey walked through the door, she can't play. Every toy she goes for, Aubrey growls her off. Definitely showing some Alpha type signs, but I just don't have the time to commit. I want to do what's best for her
Please know when I say we don't have the time to commit, it's not a "give in". If we were told she was aggressive and watched her interact with our dog more, we would probably have not got her. My dog goes to daycare a couple times a week and Aubrey (the rescue dog) was there too. The employees "handpicked" us and said the 2 played so well and we should think about adopting her. I am not seeing what they saw!
What's even more frustrating is the rescue group made wicked exceptions for us when we didn't ask. They are supposed to do a home visit, they said because we have a dog and the 2 have played together that it was not necessary. It's completely my fault for not pushing for at least one meeting. Playing at a neutral location is one thing, bringing home a dog with an limited known past is another thing. Sigh
If only the WOOT OFF had that BOC...Bah!
We found our dog at the shelter because another family returned him. Our dog is super awesome and loving, and we marvel every day that someone didn't keep him. Granted, he came to us as a very high energy puppy (10 months old), and has mellowed out with age (he's three now). He was nervous and scared when we first got him, which is natural for a dog coming into a new environment.
My advice is to find out the return policy on your adopted dog. Can you take a month to see how it works out? In the first few days of having a new animal, it is NOT going to be easy. But dogs are adaptable and often settle in quickly. I would say, since you're only a day in, to give the new dog a chance. It's likely that s/he is very stressed out and disoriented, and might just need time to settle in.
Yes. If you are sure you will never really want this dog.
The rescue I got Rusty from will take him back at any time.
If it is just you feel he just isn't your dog...that can take months. But that is different than knowing it just isn't right for you.
my sister in law gave her rescue dog away. Then those people gave him away. Those people called the rescue and they took him back. The new owner really likes him. The problem with that dog was my sister in law didn't research the breed. The dog was just being what that breed of dog is. The last owner knew that.
@mitchie: i love this whole trial period thing. when we went to see our dog, the lady asked if we'd like to take him home for the weekend to see if he fit into our lives. we were completely floored when she said this. none of the other places had anything like this.
why don't more places do something like this? everywhere else we looked, we got about 20 minutes with the dog in a closed off area. there was no way to tell what the dog was really like in that high stress environment. i'm sure it would prevent a lot of dogs from being returned.
@jordan711: From your description it sounds like the new dog is developing an aggressive alpha personality. Frequently this type of behavior is not reveiled until an individual is becoming familiar with its surroundings and allows "real" personality to come out. As with any relationship, time is frequently revealing. This type of problem can frequently be worked through. Our rescue group retains a dog behaviorist/trainer for these types of problems - but it still does not always work out. Good luck.
@jordan711: My youngest (LOKI) did that his first couple of days. I will say that I'm a STAH wife, so I just worked with him non-stop until he mellowed. You could try taking away whatever the new pup is being possessive over, waiting until he calms down, and giving it back - wash rinse repeat until he shares easily. (Sometimes that works really well, sometimes notsomuch.) Same thing with food. If that is the only concern with the new pup - I would wait a few days and try letting affection and reward based training seep in. Again, if that is the only issue - the dog may be nervous and be resource guarding. If it doesn't mellow or there are other issues, return him to the rescue and let them know he needs someone with the time and resources to help him.
Good Luck! And thanks for trying adoption over puppy-mills!
Completely agree with @nortonsark: the animal is showing alpha type behaviors. Give it a few days, talk with the coordinator from the rescue group and see if these can worked through. My very best dog, Forrest, was a rescue greyhound. When he started out he was kind of a pain. He was supposed to be cat safe, yet chased the cat and stalked her. He tried to be possessive about food and growled sometimes when moved. We let him know quickly these were all no-go behaviors, and he got it quickly. Every 6 months or so he would try something, which always resulted in a "Oh, no you don't mister!" from me.
This dog may be testing the waters in a new house. Be firm but clear, you are the alpha. The one behavior that you can't accept if it doesn't clear quickly is food aggression. If the animal snaps when you go near his food, and he doesn't change, then you can't have that animal in your house. It would be a question of time before there was an attack.
We have a lively mixture of rescue and non-rescue critters (3 dogs and a cat), as well as a malnourished beagle DD just rescued this week and is fostering. (Poor little thing.) A few years ago we had to return a rescue pooch and I still feel badly about it, but we just weren't the right family for him. We actually kept him for several months, determined to make it work, but our yard was too small (we've since moved or could never have taken on as many critters as we now have) and no fence, chain, or rope could contain him. We also had a nasty neighbor who had fits when the pup got loose. We returned him once, took him back when another home wasn't quickly found, then gave him up again. He was finally placed in a forever home in the country, thank goodness. Give the pooch as much time to adjust as you are comfortable doing, but return her without guilt if she doesn't fit happily into your family. That's the best thing for everyone, whether 2-legged or 4-legged.
I think another thing to consider is if you have children in your home with the dogs. If your new dog is displaying aggressive behavior, kids can sometimes provoke possessive and aggressive behavior (because the kids don't know any better, or because the dog sees a kid as "non-alpha" and therefore ok to mess with). Not only could the kids end up nipped or bitten, it's also harder to train the dog properly. If your new dog doesn't settle, it would probably be best for everyone to return him so he can find a home that's a better fit, and so you can hopefully find another rescue dog that's a better fit for you.
We got our dog from a shelter, and we've had her for over 15 years now. We were dumb kids (playing dress-up, accidental fur pulling, etc), but fortunately our dog doesn't have an aggressive bone in her body. If she wasn't so nice to us "dumb kids", I doubt my parents would have wanted to keep her, with all the antics and damage she caused when we first got her.
My feelings on the subject are: Is it okay to take an adopted kid back to the orphanage? If you're not willing or able to take care of the dog, you really shouldn't have adopted it. You also should have let the 2 dogs meet and visited the new pooch on several occasions.
Most of the time, love and training break bad habits. The reason most dogs are in rescues is because their new parents didn't take a chance to love their new family member.
Over the past 5 years, we've adopted 2 pooches. One had submission issues really bad. After a few months, we had emotionally nursed him back to the point where he was a very confident dog. The other was a very one person dog and was really scared of our 2 kids who are 3 and 4 and didn't connect with my wife well. He is still a one person dog, but he now loves the other 4 family members.
The only reason each of them are well adjusted dogs is because we took time with them and let them know that they were loved and gave them the structure that they needed in life. Troubled dogs are just like troubled kids in that sense.
@matt1976: Wait, you can't return them? Not even a warranty?
I jest, of course, but the sad fact is that the adoption system in the US is broken and in desperate need of fixing.
One day is really too soon to make a decision. Everyone (humans, new dog, current dog) is being asked to make a big change, and change is hard. Even if Aubrey were the "perfect" dog to add to your household, there would inevitably be issues as you all figure each other out.
I'm skeptical of the "alpha behavior" diagnosis being pronounced on the basis of such limited information. Food aggression and other resource guarding is completely unsurprising in any dog that was once so underweight and malnourished, regardless of personality. Definitely feed the dogs separately; once her food anxiety subsides somewhat, you can work on the guarding. For now, I would also put away toys and chews, etc. and only bring them out for individual, separated play.
The "getting to know you" process will be helped along if the dogs can spend plenty of time together outside, either walking on leash or in a yard. (The extra exercise will relieve stress, and neutral territory will help defuse tension.)
A good rescue group will want him back if the fit with your family is wrong. I have several rescue animals and the group I deal with has in the contract that if for any reason I need to give any of them up I must return them them to the group. Rescue animals for the most part have been through some kind of trauma and with that comes special needs. The group has called me many times to see how things are going over the years and one that I've had for almost seven years is still a handful. They have even come out to see if there is anything they could do to help with the problem. Shes' a Dobbie and is over-protective and deathly afraid of plastic plates and cups. They have offered to take her back many times, but I wouldn't give her up for the world.
Such a hard question to answer since every circumstance is different. We rescued a Lab mix from a Lab rescue group about 6 months ago. At the time, I had misgivings, because this girl displayed dominant behavior. But the foster mom told us, "no, no no, she's just playing" and she was "great around other dogs." Should have gone with our gut. Something in the dog's past makes her beyond stressed and aggressive toward other dogs. We have two other rescue dogs and this most recent has completely disrupted the dynamic, causing increased aggression in one of our previously adopted dogs. The foster group tried to find another foster home to transfer to, but none were available. We've converted from her adopters to her foster family, have provided good medical care and are starting more intensive training with her. We don't feel this is the right situation for her or us, but we feel an obligation to give her as much as possible before we re-post her for adoption.
As it has been almost a year, I hope things have settled in your house. I am going through the same thing, having rescued a heeler from a high-kill shelter (800 miles away) through a rescue. Home visit, all checked out. EXCEPT..."cat-friendly"--actually stalks cats..."dog friendly"--gets in tooth-to-the-neck fights with my male heeler (both are neutered). After $2000 in vet bills (giardia and kennel cough), we are reluctant to give this guy up without a fair shake. As he's been here 4 weeks today, should I invest an additional 6 weeks for obedience class as well as going to a trainer? Should I just say enough is enough and give the poor dog a break? I (now) know my heeler is the aggressive party and he's in "boot camp" here at the house, but the cat stalking? This poor dog has been through enough and if it's just a few more weeks of misery for him (us) until we get to the other side, should we try? Will it make things worse for him? He's a great dog and we are all very fond of him.


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Is it possible to turn the left side menu (I think it's the Quick Launch area) into a jQuery Accordion style menu in SharePoint 2010? The jQuery UI Accordion control uses DIV tags, so wasn't sure if the UL/LI tags could work with that or another plugin.
Here is a post that shows how to do this. Link The following jQuery can be placed in a content editor webpart or on the masterpage, which is how I implemented it.
I have a script that calls the above method once the page loads.
I also needed an additional method to keep the menu section open if the current page is in that section. SharePoint provides help for finding this by marking the menu item with the 'selected' class. The following code was added at the end of the makeHeaderCollapsible method to open the selected section again.
You certainly can; Rich's approach will work (and is probably the way I'd do it), you also have the option of porting the quick launch into an accordion control (there's a few plugins out there, or you can utilize jQuery UI). The nice thing about Rich's method is that it doesn't require re-rendering the quick launch--it's simply hiding or showing the element(s) under each header element.
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Where to find the best burgers in Cape Town
In the epic fight to be crowned Cape Town's best gourmet burger, there can be only one winner ... but it may take some time as eateries battle it out to deliver mouth-watering taste experiences.
These days there are a good many restaurants in and around the Mother City that are worthy contenders. Below, we lift the bun-lid on some of the most delectable burgers. Let your taste buds be the arbiter.
Royale Eatery
A favourite of Salma Hayek's and other Hollywood celebs, Royale Eatery in Long Street has long been considered the rightful heir to the "best burger" throne. Its reputation rests on its attention to detail, from the quirky decor, to the impeccable service from friendly waitresses, to the impressive choice of burgers on the menu. Royale burgers push the very boundaries of burger size – large in portion yet still just about the right size to pick up. It also has what is probably the most extensive choice of vegetarian options of the many restaurants in town, never mind just burger joints. In the gourmet burger world a side is not necessarily included in the meal, but here it is. And you can choose between sweet potato fries, salad or regular chips (or, if you ask nicely, maybe a mix of those) to go with your 160g patty of perfection.
It is said that everything is bigger in America, and since Hudsons is named after the river that runs through New York, you best be prepared for some super-sized food. Hudsons allows you to choose from a formidable-in-its-own-right 180g patty and the more intimidating 250g option. Don't hold back: the bigger option may cause that top button to burst, but it means even more mouthfuls of what could very well be the best burger in town. We personally recommend the Poppa Trunks – if only to see a burger that has an entire chilli popper as a topping. With restaurants in Green Point, Gardens and Claremont, and a playlist of great music regularly playing, Hudsons is not to be missed on your quest for burger brilliance.
Dog's Bollocks
It was one of the city's best-kept secrets for a while, with only a select few (hipsters, trendsetters and some locals) privy to the brilliance at Dog's Bollocks in Roodehek Street, Gardens. Now, it's become a firm favourite ... if you can get your hands on a burger, that is. Chef Nigel Woods makes only 50 burgers each night, which he sells for between R50 and R55 each. They comprise a range of styles and sauces, including Mexican mole, pepper, the good old cheese burger and po boys. The establishment, which has achieved legendary status, does not offer cutlery, while seating is 1980s-style garden furniture. Woods does not take reservations – it's first come, first served. It is best to get there around 5pm. The burgers live up to expectation: juicy and saucy with no hint of pretentiousness.
Dahling, you have to try the burgers at Beefcakes in Somerset Road, Green Point. It is more than a gay hang-out spot – the huge patties are to die for. You can create your own burger or choose from a long list, which includes Buffy the Hamburger Slayer, a patty groaning with a thick slice of matured cheddar cheese, caramelised onion, avo and creamy mushroom sauce. You can choose between beef, chicken, ostrich or vegetarian. All the burgers are served with fries, potato wedges or a side salad.
Gibson's Gourmet Burgers & Ribs
Gibson's Gourmet Burgers & Ribs spent two years carefully researching what makes the best burger, and it reckons it has perfected the recipe. Its 200g pure-beef patty is flame grilled and basted with a secret sauce. The burgers come with a selection of sauces including hot Mexican, creamy pepper and red wine. They are served with an order of thick-cut fries that are sprinkled with Gibson's moreish special seasoning salt. Gibson's is at the V&A Waterfront.


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About Us
Forensic Pathology is a branch of
medicine that investigates death from a medicolegal perspective.
Duties of a Medical Examiner include determining the cause and manner of
death, authorization of cremation of decedent remains, testifying in criminal and
civil cases and working to ensure public safety and health.
The Mission of the Office of the Medical
Examiner is to provide medicolegal investigations into all deaths requiring a public
inquiry to determine and record the cause and manner of death for the families of
the decedent, and the legal and medical community so that they can effect a resolution
and have closure, affix responsibility, and protect public health and safety.
Science Center
The Medical Examiner's Office moved
into a new, state of the art facility in October of 2002.
This facility, known as the
Forensic Science Center, is nearly six times as large as its predecessor, a byproduct of over two decades
of rapid population growth in the county.
Some aspects of the new facility include:
1) Separate examination areas for suspected infectious disease cases or decomposed
remains, 2) A main examination suite that has ten exam stations with separate viewing
areas from which law enforcement personnel may witness the exams without being subjected
to potential biohazards from exposure to the exam area, 3) A cold storage for approximately
140 cases at a time, 4) Toxicological testing area designed for security and preservation
of the continuity of evidence, 5) Expansion laboratory space for trace evidence,
DNA and serology testing, 6) Emphasis upon an open environment with natural lighting
and glass walls throughout the facility, including within the main examination suite,
and 7) A private courtyard area where staff may relax or have lunch.
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Heather Acomb, a 2006 SUNY Geneseo graduate, will present her work, "Ode," during Geneseo's "Stepping Into Time" program.
GENESEO, N.Y. - The State University of New York at Geneseo will feature works by faculty, students and a guest alumna during its "Stepping Into Time" concert Dec. 10-12 in the college's Alice Austin Theater in Brodie Hall. The Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. The Sunday matinee begins at 2 o'clock.
Heather Acomb, a 2006 SUNY Geneseo graduate, will present her master of fine arts thesis work, titled "Ode," during the program. She premiered the composition in March 2009 at the College at Brockport.
Professor of dance and concert co-director Jonette Lancos takes her audience back in time with her restaging of the classical "Pas De Quartre," originally choreographed by Anton Dolin in 1941. Co-director Ruben Ornelas, assistant professor of dance, will present "Herstories," the quirky exploration of the personalities of six dancers.
Works by three senior students are part of the program. Lauren Crispino's "School Daze," is an upbeat contemporary work that captures the reality of school lectures; Sylvia Nelson's "An Epic Reincarnate" is an inspired interpretation of the Sanskrit epic "The Ramayana;" and Lauren Pajer's "Inevitable" is an intense work that explores the constant cycle of changes within humanity.
Student directors for the production are Allison Bohman and Brittany Phillips. The production staff includes Johnnie Ferrell, technical director; Andrew Tao Li and Jake Fine, lighting designers; Crystal Ferrell, costume designer; and Megan Ball, stage manager.
Tickets for the concert are $7 for reserved seating and are available by visiting the Brodie Hall Box Office or bbo.geneseo.edu, or by calling (585) 245-5833.
The Geneseo Dance Ensemble is sponsored by the Academic Affairs Committee, Student Association, Alumni Association, The Geneseo Foundation, Orchesis Dance Organization, and the School of the Arts.
Media Contact:
David Irwin
(585) 245-5516


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WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) -- Fiscal Court approved the Warren County budget today and the Sheriff's Department is facing more cuts, and if you plan on celebrating Fourth of July with a boom there may be a new set of rules when it comes to fireworks.
"There is a $300,000 decrease in their budget," says Warren County Judge Executive, Mike Buchanon.
Starting January of 2014 the Sheriffs Department is facing another budget reduction, meaning as many as six employees could be cut putting a strain on an already understaffed department.
"It could negatively impact their response time and their ability to patrol as many roads each night because they won't have as many people on the road," says Buchanon.
With Fiscal Court looking at passing a new fireworks ordinance for Warren County the Sheriff's Department could have new laws to enforce.
"We've had complaints already of people setting off fireworks in the middle of the night and very early in the morning. Out of respect for the vast majority of the citizens we felt it was important to put a law in place," says Buchanon.
It includes designated hours, from June 27th until July 4th fireworks can be lit from 10 A.M. until 11 P.M.
On Fourth of July the curfew will be extended until midnight.
Some say that's ending the celebration too early.
"If you want to do it at 5 o'clock in the morning in the middle of November than I think you should be able to do it," says Matt Vanthournout, a Warren Co. Resident.
"Wouldn't hurt just to extend the time a little bit past 11 o'clock."
Others believe it's important to set guidelines.
"I think it's a good idea if you have people setting off fireworks too late then you're going to disturb your neighbors," says Jasmine King, who just moved to Warren Co. from Idaho.
"I think it's great be a good neighbor and do what these officials set out to do and enjoy your fireworks all at the same time," says Amy Burge, SkyLite Fireworks Owner.
It also states you must be 200 feet away from vehicles, homes, and structures when shooting off fireworks, and you must be at least 18 years old to buy, sell, or ignite them.
Violators of the ordinance can receive anywhere from a $50 to $200 fine, depending on the severity of the violation.
A second reading on the ordinance will be next Thursday at 8:00 in the morning.


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Danny wishes his dad would come home from Nevada for Christmas and writes him a letter to tell him so. When snow cuts off the mail until spring, only postman John Thompson can get through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to deliver his letter. "Based on a true story, this is lively historical fiction with a nice sense of character and adventure, and the illustrations are packed with feeling and action." BL. Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
- Ages
- 6, 7, 5
- Interest Level
- Grades K - 2
- Grade Level Equivalent
- 2.7
- Lexile Measure
- 18
- Guided Reading
- Publisher
- HarperTrophy
- Number of Pages
- 64
- Genre
- General Fiction
About the Author and Illustrator
Nancy Smiler Levinson In 1981, Nancy Smiler Levinson published her first novel for young readers, World of Her Own. The first of many critically acclaimed biographies came in 1981, and since then Levinson has written a variety of well-received fiction and nonfiction for beginning readers as well as middle grade and young adult audiences.
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Beat the Heat with The Salvation Army
Thursday, July 8, 2010
This summer's scorching heat is putting a strain on communities far and wide. New York, New Jersey, and parts of Washington, DC went into blackout this week as utility companies struggle to keep up with energy demand, and some residents remain without power. Even zoos and wildlife centers are taking extra cautious care of their animals during this time – it's reported that sick seals in New Jersey had to be cared for with tubs filled with ice cubes! And tragically, the heat wave has already claimed the lives of several people.
As sweltering temperatures reach record levels, people across the country are searching for ways to escape the oppressive weather. During this time of need The Salvation Army is actively helping afflicted communities beat the heat and protect against the dangers of the hot spell.
In many areas facing the most extreme temperatures, The Salvation Army has opened "cooling stations" to provide refuge for the homeless, low income individuals, and others who don't have functional cooling units at home. With temperatures reaching the triple digits along the east coast, The Salvation Army of Greater New York is helping provide shelter, supplies and assistance as the state opens doors to 480 cooling facilities! Local Salvation Army units in Massachusetts, Texas, Michigan and several states in between have also reported opening emergency cooling stations. While shelters provide vulnerable individuals and families with rest, cold water, recreational opportunities, and even relief from driving up their own utility costs at home, Salvation Army cooling stations also provide an escape from life-threatening circumstances. A Pennsylvania resident named Lisy, a diabetic, said she and her 3 grandchildren sought refuge at The Salvation Army so that her medical condition would not put her and her family at risk as a result of the overbearing heat inside her residence.
The Salvation Army is also collecting and distributing water to keep people hydrated. In Tucson, Arizona, The Salvation Army is partnering with local business Naughton's for "Operation Chill-Out," a city-wide drive during the summer months to collect bottled water for the homeless, as well as items like sunscreen and lip balm. One generous donation in Kansas City enabled The Salvation Army to distribute more than 200 bottles of water around the city, offering much needed relief to citizens on an 'Ozone Alert Day.'
Even fans and air conditioning units are being distributed to those in need in what some Salvation Army community centers are calling their 'Beat the Heat' campaign. With the help of the local Wal-Mart, The Salvation Army in Knoxville is providing box fans and AC units, as well as helping pay electric bills, for those most vulnerable to the heat, and The Salvation Army in Oklahoma City has partnered with local energy company OG&E for their own drive. The Salvation Army in Cleveland is also in the midst of collecting fans, A/C units, and monetary donations to provide relief to members of their community.
If you would like to help us provide for others during these very hot months, or if summer's boiling temperatures have left you in need, contact your local Salvation Army or search our website at www.salvationarmyusa.org for one nearest you.
And while you probably are already aware of these common sense tips, we're going to say it anyway: Help yourself stay cool by wearing light colors and shade such as hats or sunglasses, drink lots of water, and avoid too much outdoor activity when possible. Also, help others stay safe by checking up on elderly or ill family, neighbors, and friends!
In the meantime, we'll be crossing our fingers for a cold spell soon!


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The law school is committed to providing students with the highest quality legal education at an affordable cost. We are also committed to helping students plan for and meet the expenses associated with attaining their J.D. degree. The school's financial aid office works with students to help identify and evaluate the different sources of financial support available. It also provides individualized financial aid and credit counseling on request.
The law school assists students in financing their legal education through a variety of resources. These include Scholarships; Grants; Title IV federal programs such as Direct Stafford Loans, Graduate PLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study; Private Educational Loans, and Outside Scholarship Funding. The majority of law students receive some measure of financial aid from one or more of these sources. The amount of support depends on each student's individual circumstances and on the availability of funds. For most graduate students, educational loans will comprise the largest portion of their financial aid package.
Students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to be considered for need-based institutional scholarships and for Title IV aid.
Financial aid questions or funding concerns?
Contact Nicky Fornarotto in the financial aid office, Room 229, at 973-353-1702 or click here to email her.


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A saying or word used when someone dress or acts like a huge slut. This can include wearing minimal or no clothes, always having boobs hanging out, and acting like a slut. Also known as the opposite of classy.
"So are we gonna dress skiffy for the party tonight?"
or "That girl was all over 5 guys at once, she was being such a skiffy"
or "That girl was all over 5 guys at once, she was being such a skiffy"
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An adjective to describe a person or situation that is "iffy" or awkward and unsure. Can be used when you're just in a funk and not sure what adjective to use.
Someone: "How are you and your boyfriend?"
Me: "Eh...it's kind of skiffy right now."
Me: "Eh...it's kind of skiffy right now."
by NinjaWorksInc February 06, 2010
Derogatory word for an immature fan of science fiction, or sci-fi. A science fiction fan who doesn't have a realistic attitude toward the genre, but thinks that science fiction is the be-all ad end-all of his/her life.
Look at that skiffy over there with the Spock ears. Let's hit him with the Shrek slime!
by pentozali February 06, 2006
Onomatopoeia for the word sci-fi as a derogatory label towards the softer forms of science fiction (i.e. space opera, science fantasy, Doctor Who, the Marvel/DC Comics universes, etc.). Most users of the word are purists that reject anything not grounded in some semblance of reality (or, failing that, fringe science).
The Sci-Fi Channel became total skiffy the moment they renamed to SyFy.
by Alexander Peregrine September 13, 2012
Sketchy + iffy. Can include feeling wobbly, wired, dizzy, nauseous, whirly, shaky, twitchy, jumpy, sleepy, and/or jerky. You are sick, between meds, in love, or on drugs or caffeine.
My (coffee/cocaine/xanax) ran out and I feel kind of skiffy.
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Having successfully installed Ubuntu 11.04 I decided to look into improving look and feel of the unity desktop. I could find no option to introduce any nice effects with the standard install, but a google session suggested Compiz would do the job. I installed this and selected the "Wobbly windows" option and this worked fine.
After a while I thought I'd try some of the other available effects (can't remember which but may have been cube desktop) but this resulted in no windows showing at all. I now have just blank wall paper with no icons or menus. There are no error messages and right clicking the desktop produces a small context menu but nothing else. Rebooting brings me back to a blank desktop with just wallpaper.
I do not know where to start.


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Easy Recipes for Thanksgiving Appetizers (Slide 2)
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Mini Brie & Apple Quiches
We love the way Brie and apples taste together in these mini quiches. Mini phyllo cups make it swift…View slide
Polenta Wedges with Tomato …
Crispy pieces of polenta topped with a tangy sun-dried tomato tapenade makes a pretty and tasty appe…View slide
Green Chile & Goat Cheese Dip
This creamy, cheesy dip is spiked with green chiles and smoky chipotle pepper. Be sure to drain the …View slide
Marinated Olives & Feta
Olives and feta marinated with rosemary, lemon and garlic are great served on crisp flatbread-style …View slide
Country-Style Chicken Liver…
What makes this chicken liver mousse so special is its coarse texture and use of very little fat. Mo…View slide
Five-Spice Pistachios
Chinese five-spice powder is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise and Szechuan peppe…View slide
Scandinavian Pickled Herrin…
This Scandinavian-style appetizer is a good way to try pickled herring if you've never had it. The…View slide
Rosemary Flatbread with Yel…
This flatbread and yellow split pea spread are full of big, bold rosemary and black pepper flavor. …View slide
Nutty Pimiento Cheese Balls
These bite-size pimiento cheese balls from Jamie and Bobby Deen are a huge hit with kids (of all age…View slide
Curried Cashews
These curried cashews are impossibly addictive—every time we made them in the Test Kitchen they di…View slide
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Ham & Red Pepper Spread
Spread this creamy ham and roasted red pepper dip on Belgian endive, crackers or toasted baguette or…View slide
Apricot Canapes
These sweet and savory bites are like a cheese course in a bite.…View slide
Mississippi Spiced Pecans
Make plenty of these mildly sweet and salty nuts—they are great to have on hand over the holidays.…View slide
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Curried Butternut Squash Dip
This healthy squash dip recipe, spiced with curry and made creamy with the addition of coconut milk,…View slide
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Sweet pear, salty Cheddar cheese and crunchy nuts make this healthy cheese ball recipe an alluring h…View slide
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Works perfectly for my wife and I, also with an occasional guest or two. We use it at home, for camping, at the park, or for tailgating.
The MVP is Camp Chef's newest addition to our Sport Grill™ line. This portable two burner grill features two powerful burners getting you 25,000 BTU's yet only uses a 1 lb. disposable canister of propane so you can easily take it tailgating or on road trips. The MVP is one the most portable and powerful grills on the market. The two porcelain coated cast iron grill grates are easy to clean, and will grill food flawlessly. It has a built in igniter for an easy start every time. Heavy duty side shelves allow for food prep and a place to set cooking utensils. The grill has removable legs so you can cook on a table surface or free standing on its own. The legs and shelves store under the grill for easy set up and transportation. This is a perfect grill for those who want to take their grilling with them.
- Specially designed dual-burners produce 25,000 BTU/hr
- Matchless ignition
- Fully adjustable heat-control dials
- Stainless steel cover
- Removable side shelves
- Legs and sides fold up in seconds to pack for slick, easy transport
- Locking lid
- Burner housing limits hot/cold spots and gives extra wind protection
- Powered by a 1 lb. propane bottle (not included)
- Cooking Surface Dimensions: 14" x 28"
- Cooking area: 392 sq in
- Total Output: 25,000 BTU
- Folded Dimensions: 15" x 28" x 10"
- Height: 29"
- Weight: 42 lbs.
- Warranty: One Year
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There are several ways to increase dynamic range in post-processing, but what should I do while shooting to maximize the dynamic range of a picture? I know that shooting in Raw and trying to use all the histogram help. What else?
The lowest native ISO for your digital camera has the greatest dynamic range.
A RAW file keeps all that data. If you shoot JPEG, the data gets transformed according to your image parameters. To get the most dynamic range in JPEG mode you need to find which mode keeps the most dynamic range. This is usually one of the low contrast modes (Natural or Muted or something like that) with highlight preservation turned on (name depends on the camera model). If your particular model was reviewed at DPReview, they usually have charts showing the dynamic-range of each mode.
The above sets up your camera to keep the most dynamic-range but you can also maximize how much you capture:
Shooting in black and white using classic (chemical) film. I think nothing currently on market beats that.
Shooting for HDR - using bracketing. Tripod essential if your camera can't shoot fast enough.
First rule: shoot raw. Raw files have a much higher bit depth than jpegs and therefore a higher dynamic range.
ETTR: Expose to the right. This means exposing by using the histogram. As far right as possible without clipping. This needs some practice. Sometimes you have to let it clip, other times the image will look to bright on the monitor, but that's ok.
Shoot film: Negative film has 14 stops of latitude. The problem is getting it scanned so you can use all of it. Tomorrow's sensors are going to beat that.
Larger format: The larger your format, the less noise you get and therefore the higher the dynamic range.


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I would like to disable some services/apps on the Android. Some run that I do not want to. I do not want to have to stop the service every time I turn off the phone for obvious reasons.
As I've read in different places: Freezing apps does not necessarily mean their services won't be running anymore. It seems even frozen apps are able to react on broadcasts, so freezing alone won't solve the issue. Reference:
The solution would be to use an app like e.g. Autorun Manager PRO (yes, the pro -- the free version is limited here) to disable separate listeners, so the corresponding services will no longer be started. A free alternative might be AutoStart Manager which I have not tested myself:
Having disabled the corresponding listener, the app (frozen or not) should no longer receive the broadcast for the event it usually reacts on, so it will no longer start on that event, and thus no longer be running -- unless started manually.
Use Titanium Backup (or similar software) to freeze or uninstall the services/apps you don't want to use.
Be careful since you might break the system if some needed apps/services are not found.


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• Northern Thailand is home to the city of Chiang Mai, the region's capital and heart of the Lanna culture, as well as the Golden Triangle.
• The northeast region of Thailand, known as Isaan, is landlocked against Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Here you'll find dense jungles and incredible cuisine, even if it's off the beaten path for most visitors.
• Central, Eastern, and Southern Thailand are more frequently visited by foreigners. You'll find the national capital of Bangkok in Central Thailand, set amidst the lowlands of the nation.
• Eastern Thailand is a magnificent beach destination with offshore islands nearby.
• Southern Thailand is home to the nation's lush rainforests and hundreds of miles of coastline along both the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. The resort paradise of Phuket is located here.
Thai is the official language of Thailand, but there are also many minority languages spoken throughout the country as well.
The nation's currency is the Thai baht (THB).
The vast majority of the population are indigenous Thai people, but there are also significant Chinese minority groups throughout the country. Muslims populate the nation's southern reaches along its border with Malaysia, while Karen and Hmong people live in the inland hill country to the north.


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What is the deal with WOOTBOT?
It's a simple question, really. If you hover over @Wootbot's triangle, you see that @Wootbot has amassed a green square, meaning 25-49 Woots (purchases).
What is Wootbot buying? What in the world would Wootbot need? Why is Wootbot buying anything?
As an evil robot overlord, shouldn't Wootbot just be pressuring @Jumbowoot to buy things for Wootbot?
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It's probably just a number for street cred. I mean, y'all got on my case til I bought some cheese from wine.woot - just saying! :)
Wootbot buys digital toilet paper whenever it goes on sale.
I think it's an error in reporting, somehow. Note that wootbot's posts start with an initial zero, like any other account that hasn't yet made purchases.
It is strange, though. Perhaps @shawnmiller could throw some light on this.
Perhaps Wootbot takes one for the team and buys the last hard to sell item during a Woot-Off, thus triggering the next item for sale in the queue. You know what I'm talking about, you've refreshed the screen every 2 seconds for 3 hours and it's an HP refurbished desktop or a $1900 HD projector that no one will buy.
That sort of commitment should be commended, not questioned!
I got your back Wootbot
I think he buys Roombas to keep him company.
@jsimsace: You beat me to the roomba joke by 2 minutes! I scrambled to come up with something else but am out of ideas.
Silly people. He has to buy wine, cheese, and fleur de sal caramels from wine.woot for @girlwootbot. And she likes woot shirts, too.
He keeps buying up the BOCs that we cannot get.
Roombas and other various robots as they come available. It's an obvious answer, not just everyone can buy friends.
I'm not 100% certain, but I do believe that @wootbot wasn't always on the woot staff. I may be completely wrong, but at one point I do remember seeing @wootbot without the staff badge. So maybe that is the case; was @wootbot a normal person who's account name got bought by woot? Did @wootbot get hired by woot? So many questions!
@eraten: Wootbot has been making posts since almost the beginning of the site. I believe it was always a staff account. Often, as you may recall, a staff badge will suddenly disappear from someone we know to be staff. @thunderthighs has lost her badge before, as has @faughtey (thankfully, this seems to have not happened for quite some time).
In addition, I point out that the discrepancy has been repaired (the account now shows zero purchases). We may never know what caused it, but kudos and applause to whichever developer did the repair.
Dang it! The magic is gone. We'll never know what @wootbot bought.
@eraten: I believe @wootbot is a general staff account that is used by several different staffers; the consistency in the account is its uses, such as starting the discussion threads for items every night, rather than its user.
@jsimsace: Poor lonely Wootbot, having to buy companionship instead of being loved for who he is. Now I'm sad.
@jjkehoe: Not to worry. I will be @wootbot's friend, especially if he is buying fleur de sal caramels as mentioned by @wilfbrim!
...and for your reading pleasure, and some fine entertainment over the weekend, here it is:
drum roll please
The first post by @wootbot (also the first item offered for sale here on Woot).
Read the comments. Read them all. There aren't that many, and it'll be good for you.
Good times.
@shrdlu: Oh wow, that was a fun (and quick) read!
Now poor @wootbot looks so pitiful with a white qube and a 40% Deals.Woot reputation.


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City Council Agenda
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May 14, 2013
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