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Exhibitor Information
NOTE: All information is subject to change.
Exhibit Space is SOLD OUT for 2014
Please contact the WSFCA Business Office to be added to a waiting list.
For the current floor plan, please click here.
Show Location: Wisconsin Center – Milwaukee, WI
Dates: June 27-28, 2014
Vendor Set-up: Friday, June 27, 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Exhibit Hours: Friday, June 27, 11:30 am – 7:00 pm & Saturday, June 28, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Tear Down: Saturday, June 28, 1:00 pm
Vendor Meeting: Saturday, June 28, 8:30 am
* All times are subject to change
Booth Package: The official exhibit area decorator, Valley Expo, will facilitate all your space and booth needs for our 86th Annual Conference. The Trade Show is being held at the Wisconsin Center. Each booth is 8' x 10' and your exhibit cost includes side and back drape, an 8' skirted table, 2 chairs and an identification sign. Electricity is an additional fee this year and must be ordered directly though the Wisconsin Center District. Valley Expo will be contacting you directly for additional needs. For information regarding Valley Expo, please visit their Web site at www.valleyexpodisplays.com.
Click here to download the exhibitor services kit from Valley Expo.
Due to space limitations, no vehicle space will be held until payment is received in full.
Cost: Your first booth/vehicle space is $575. Each additional booth/vehicle space will cost $450. Associate members receive a $100 per booth/vehicle space discount. Non-Members can find a membership application here. Associate membership is $75 per year.
Sponsorship: One way for you to receive additional exposure for your products and services and show additional support for WSFCA is through our conference sponsorship program. Your sponsorship will be recognized in the program materials and signage at the event. Please consider sponsoring our Welcome Reception at Miller Park or our President's Reception at Historic Milwaukee Fire Station #3. These receptions are very popular with our attendees and are a great way to get additional exposure for your company! Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors receive a discount off the listed prices. Please review the enclosed form for these and other sponsorship opportunities.
Meals: Meals are not included in the exhibit fee. Tickets for individual meals can be purchased now, or closer to the conference. Please note that the trade show is open during the lunch hour. NEW this year – the lunch will be held on the trade show floor. The breakfast will be held at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, making it convenient for those staying overnight.
Friday, June 27:
- Breakfast 7:00 am to 8:30 am
- Lunch 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday, June 28:
- Breakfast 7:00 am to 8:00 am
- Lunch 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
We will once again hold a reception on the trade show floor Friday evening. The cost for this reception is covered by your exhibit fees.
Hotel Information: A block of rooms is available at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center at a discounted rate of $149/night. Please note that Summerfest – The World's Largest Music Festival opens in Milwaukee the same weekend. We expect our room block to fill quickly. Everyone is encouraged to make reservations online at http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/M/MKEMHHF-WFC-20140624/index.jhtml
Group Code: WFC
You may also call Hilton Milwaukee City Center directly at (414) 271-7250 and mention you are with the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs' Association.
Public Show: Exhibitors will be given tickets to our trade show to distribute to customers. They do not have to be a Fire Chief to attend if they receive a ticket from you. These tickets will be valid to attend the show on Saturday, June 28 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and will be distributed with your confirmation packet.
Door Prizes: WSFCA encourages vendors to provide door prizes to attendees. WSFCA will promote your door prize(s) on our Web site and distribute a list of vendors and their door prize(s) in each attendee packet. There will be no public PA system available for vendors to announce door prizes during the show. Vendors are also welcome to donate door prizes for the President's Reception. To participate in the door prize program, please complete the door prize form within the exhibitor kit.
Reservation Form: Please send a check payable to WSFCA or credit card information with your completed reservation form to: WSFCA, 6737 W. Washington St, Suite 1300, West Allis, WI 53214. Should you have any questions or concerns please call the WSFCA office at (800) 375-5886.
We look forward to your participation in our 86th Annual WSFCA Conference in Milwaukee!


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Our staff have a broad range of experience and qualifications in working with animals. But most of all, we just love caring for dogs!
Kate has been with Westlodge for 6 years now, she started doing 2 weeks work experience from school that led on to a weekend job, and it was at this point her potential really shone through. When it was time for her to choose her career at the point of leaving school, we offered her an apprenticeship and attending a day release course through the Animal Care College. On quickly passing her course with flying colours, she was promoted to manager in 2012 and continues to offer Westlodge and its guests her know-how and expertise.
Between them, our kennels staff have a range of qualifications and experience. They have all taken courses at a local Animal Care College, some worked for The Blue Cross caring for cats, and some involved in livery.
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At Westlodge, it's important to us that all of our staff are deeply committed to the care of much-loved pets.
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Leonardo da Vinci paintings. He made probably only about 30 but 22 are those left, which are scattered all over the world.
Raphael paintings.
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Masters of western art belongs to that particular period spanning for about 700 years and located in Christian Europe.
I mention Christianity because religion did play a major role up to 4-500 years ago until the "isms" starded to appear and spirituality to fade out: umanesism, illuminism, positivism, communism etc...
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A courtier from Pope Benedict IX told Giotto that the Pope wanted to make use of his services and asked him for a drawing which he could send to his holiness.
At this Giotto took a sheet of paper and a brush dipped in red, closed his arm to his side, and with a twist of his hand drew such a perfect circle that it was a marvel to see. Then, with a smile, he said to the courtier: "There's your drawing."
As if he were being ridiculed, the courtier replied: "Is this the only drawing I'm to have?"
"It's more than enough," answered Giotto. "Send it along and you'll see whether it's understood or not."
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JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's remote Moluccas islands plans to build a museum and an observatory in honor of British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who in the 19th century spent many years in the area doing pioneering field work. Wallace was a leading expert on the geographical distribution of animal species and proposed a theory of natural selection around the same time his better known compatriot Charles Darwin published his famous theory in "On The Origin of Species."
"We respect Wallace and his work. He is like a Ternate native that was born in Britain," Barham Dayan, the head of Ternate city administration's political unit, said.
Ternate, the provincial capital of North Moluccas, plans to start constructing a museum and a monument on the site of Wallace's former home next year, as well as an observatory to research animal species in eastern Indonesia, Dayan said.
The city has also named a street after Wallace.
Wallace wrote an account of his scientific exploration in the area entitled the "The Malay Archipelago."
The Welsh-born naturalist is also famous for identifying the "Wallace Line," a boundary separating eastern and western Indonesia into areas of different species.
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Set in the dramatic natural landscape of Badde Nigolosu in Sennori, is our Farm Restaurant "Kent'Annos." The cuisine is strictly traditional and seasonal. Bread and other delicacies are cooked in our wood-burning oven; meats are roasted over branches of olive and mastic trees; fruit comes from our natural agriculture, untouched by chemicals.
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Jul 23, 2012 Publisher: The Circuit
Global spending on Homeland Security now stands at about $200 billion annually. But with budgets in Asia now set to increase by 30-percent in its trillion-dollar-plus market, where China, India, Japan and Saudi Arabia are closely followed by the South-East Asia tigers, the message is clear: Asia is already almost as big a market as the United States, which accounts for one third of the world's Homeland Secu...
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Jul 12, 2012 Publisher: Military Systems & Technology
Securing Asia 2013
Start Date: Tue, 2013-06-18
End Date: Wed, 2013-06-19
Location: QEII Conference Centre, London
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Jul 07, 2012 Publisher: Contingency Today
The Securing Asia Summit has closed with record attendances from foreign delegations.MP Jo Johnson closed the 3 day Counter Terror and Homeland Security Summit, Securing Asia 2012 on Friday, addressing the vital issue of British business opportunities and interests in the Asian homeland security market.
Speaking of the need to address the trade deficit, he cited the impo...
Asia crime gangs can be brought to justice by using unique UK digital forensic technology
Jul 06, 2012 Publisher: Global Security Mag
Innovative digital forensic technology that instantly identifies illegal activity over the internet could help law enforcers stem the growing threat of terrorism and organised crime across the Asia Pacific Region.
The UK-developed automatic video identification software is unique in that it can enable police to search through hundreds hours of illegal video content and d...
Trading with India is Great for Britain
Jul 06, 2012 Publisher: Eastern Eye
MORE work must be done to dispel any fears about trading with India, the private secretary to the minister for business and enterprise declared.
Tory MP Jo Johnson said the government had a key role in helping British businesses overcome the challenges associated with trading with India.
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East meets West at Securing Asia
Jul 05, 2012 Publisher: Global Response
On 25-27 June, delegates from across the world gathered at the Queen Elizabeth conference centre in London for the first annual Securing Asia trade, technology and intelligence summit.
Aimed at connecting the growing Asian security market with Western firms and experts, the event hosted high-profile speakers, including former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw and officials and academics from across Asia and the Middle East.
Gold Mercury Attends Securing Asia 2012 in Observer Capacity
Jul 04, 2012 Publisher: Gold Mercury International
The issue of Global Peace and Security continues to be a pressing concern across the globe today and a key area guiding Gold Mercury's work since its creation in 1961.
SECURING ASIA 2012 brought together delegations from a number of countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan, U.S, Russia, India and Japan, as well as key ASIAN security experts and policymakers in ord...
Britain 'facing wrong way' in international trade, says Jo Johnson MP
Jul 04, 2012 Publisher: Security News Desk
The Securing Asia 2012 Summit finished yesterday with a closing keynote by Jo Johnson, Conservative MP for Orpington and brother of London Mayor Boris Johnson.
Johnson is a former journalist who wrote extensively about the rise of India as a political and economic power.
In his speech, which was broadcast live on the Internet by SecurityNewsDesk.com, Johnson said his interest in India went back to his days as Financial...
Dr. Maliha Lodhi defends Pakistan's achievements at Securing Asia Counter Terror Summit
Jul 02, 2012 Publisher: The Lahore Times (Pakistan)
Dr Maliha Lodhi, Pakistan's former Ambassador to the UK and the USA, and prominent academic, spoke out strongly at the Securing Asia 2012 Summit, in defence of Pakistan's achievements in the struggle against terrorism. She quantified the great sacrifices made by the Pakistani people and military forces, with 35,000 people killed in terror related incidents since 2001 and 5000 security personnel, as ...
Securing Asia Summit – Parthasarathy on Terrorism Challenges in India
Former High Commissioner of India to Pakistan, Australia and Cyprus, Mr G Parthasarathy speaking at the Securing Asia 2012 Summit (organised by a subsidiary of Security Watch India,) warned that another Mumbai style attack on India cannot be ruled out. His detailed and insightful portrayal specifically tackled the 'Challenges of Terrorism in India.' His analysis of the historical trajectory of terro...
Securing Asia 2013 provided an excellent
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About Professional Inventors Alliance
The Professional Inventors Alliance USA was created more than a decade ago to protect American invention and encourage innovation. American inventors saw a need to track congressional legislation and federal policy that impacts independent inventors, small and medium-sized businesses and colleges and universities. The Alliance is the premiere organization in the nation providing independent inventors a united voice to improve public policy.
The Alliance provides legislative counsel, congressional updates and strategy development to its members through a number of vehicles. Additionally, through its speaker's bureau, Alliance members have an opportunity to provide expert opinion to many of the nation's top-tier business, technology and mainstream media organizations. Over the years its members have testified before Congress, offered counsel to key Senate and House committee members and successfully pushed legislation to protect America's independent inventors.
Since its inception, the organization has grown into one of the most vocal advocates for America's patent system.
Ronald J. Riley, President
Professional Inventors Alliance USA
Ron Riley, founder of Professional Inventors Alliance USA, has produced inventions in a multitude of areas, including the telecommunications, biotechnology and consumer products industries. Specializing in industrial controls and product development, he is best known for five patents related to the automated industrial monorail and two patents on his revolutionary enhancement of the treadmill.
For more than 20 years, Riley has championed the cause of American inventors who face difficulties with the infringement of their patents. In the mid-1990's he was a founding member and president of the advisory board of the Alliance for American Innovation. Based in Washington, DC, the organization lobbied members of Congress on behalf of independent inventors. The organization disbanded following the enactment of the American Inventors Protection Act.
As one of the most vocal critics of the Patent Reform Act of 2005, Riley argues that this new bill would irreparably damage America's patent system and handicap U.S. inventors and entrepreneurs. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Lamar Smith (R-TX) and Howard Berman (D-CA). Riley often counsels members of Congress on national and international intellectual rights and on the protection of America's intellectual assets.
George Margolin, Vice President
Professional Inventors Alliance USA
George Margolin is a lifelong inventor with more than two dozen patents to his name. He is best known as the creator of the folding and replaceable electronic keyboard as well as for his invention of the Front Projection Background System used by motion picture studios around the world. He is also the inventor of the Margolin Pocket-Portable Safety Syringe which was created to avoid needle-stick accidents. His most recent patent efficiently cools lasers, computer processors and electronic systems that produce extreme heat.
He has founded numerous technology companies, one of which was sold to Bell & Howell. His mentor, the late Sherman Fairchild, and he also founded the Front Projection Corporation. He is a past president of the New York chapter of The National Microfilm Association, which later grew into the Association of Information Imaging Managers (AIIM). He has consulted and provided product development expertise for many well known companies including Bell Labs, MGM Studios, CBS Television and Estee Lauder. For more than two decades, Margolin has tutored young inventors, lectured at colleges and universities and taught in the classroom. His depth and knowledge of the U.S. Patent system is often sought by members of Congress and administration officials.


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Lofthouse cookies - I love these soft pink frosted sweet cookies as do my children.
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What's ironic is that the ornament was photographed wrong! There are three small ornaments that dangle on twisted wires from the main one, and the bottom mini-ornament is flipped up in the photo. Oh well, the photographer probably didn't even notice! The magazine is only $2 or is free when you make a $10 purchase at the store - available only at Hobby Lobby. Enjoy!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Creative Concepts - Hobby Lobby Magazine
The 4th quarter issue of Hobby Lobby's "Stamping, Stationery and Scrapbooking" magazine is now in their stores. Check out page 40 to see my paper mache ornament covered with Basic Grey's Fruitcake line, glitter and wire. Click on the image below for a closer view.
5 comments:
- Marci Knecht said...
Oh Darn! I just drove past our HL not 30 minutes ago but didn't stop in. I'll go back out tomorrow and see if I can find it. How Cool!
- November 11, 2007 at 1:39 PM
- Gina (frazzledmom) said...
Congrats Jolene! Even tho the photog didn't get it right, it's still the cutest ornament :)
- November 12, 2007 at 12:15 PM
- Angie said...
That is a beautiful Ornament Jolene! Way to go!!
- November 13, 2007 at 6:02 PM
- Renee Dowling Design Team Member for Scrapbook Savvy said...
WOW Jolene, songrats on the publication, and the ornament is stunning, well done
- November 24, 2007 at 6:19 AM
- lauren said...
ooh congrats! you *SO* deserve it! even photographed in such a silly way...that is a FABULOUS ornament!!!
- November 24, 2007 at 1:57 PM
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The Mission District's multifarious corridors comprise an invitingly seedy melting pot of cultures, cuisines, and cool kids. Dusty produce bins line the sidewalks in front of colorful Latino markets, and the aroma of fresh roasted coffee beans emanates from first-class cafes along this diverse neighborhood's main streets. Whether you're looking for upscale restaurants, lowbrow dive bars, the best taquerias, or simply delicious street food, the Mission delivers.See places to stay Save this neighborhood
On the Map
Mission District is bordered by Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, Bayview, The Castro, Lower Haight, Hayes Valley, Duboce Triangle, SoMa, and Potrero Hill
The Mission District: It's Complicated
Latino Influences at The Heart of the Mission
Green Pastures In Dolores Park
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On the Streets: Boutique Sensibilities and Sidewalk Wares
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Airbnb works with local photographers to capture the spirit of neighborhoods all around the world. The photography on this page includes work by:
Aubrie Pick
Born and raised in LA, Aubrie Pick moved to San Francisco a decade ago to attend the Art Institute. She's called the Mission home since 2005, and loves nothing more than drinking morning coffee from Four Barrel while watching her dog romp in Dolores Park. Some of her other clients include California Home + Design Magazine, 7x7 Magazine, SPIN, Mix Magazine, and Eater.com.
Marc Olivier Le Blanc
Marc Olivier Le Blanc specializes in commercial and editorial portrait photography. Although he's currently based in the vibrant Mission neighborhood of San Francisco, he returned to his native France to shoot Paris for this project through a traveler's eye. He always strives to turn both the ordinary and the unusual into something extraordinary.


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Disproportionality and Disparity
Disproportionality is defined as the overrepresentation of a particular group of people in a particular group or system. Disparity is the unequal or inequitable treatment of one group as compared to another. In Texas more than 4,400 African American children were legally removed by Child Protective Services during the last fiscal year. These children accounted for more than 25% of all children removed, while African American children account for only 12% of all children in our state.
These disparities become more pronounced deeper within the child welfare system. African American children account for more than 35% of children awaiting adoption. Further, African American and Hispanic children typically wait two months longer to achieve adoption as compared to white children.
African American children also tend to:
- Stay in foster care longer;
- Have more placements while in care;
- Receive fewer services while in care;
- Have lower high school graduation rates; and
- Leave the system less prepared for adulthood than their white peers.
Disproportionality is a complex phenomenon. It involves individuals, families, communities and systems. Disproportionality is embedded in the structure of our system - in policies, practice, and in the relationship between social workers, agencies, and their clients. Advocates for children and families know that no organization or individual can reverse the effects of disproportionality without the help of many partners.
Since 2006, Texas Child Protective Services has focused on reducing disproportionality in our child welfare system. While some progress has been made, we have a long way to go. We need your help. We continue to partner with Disproportionality Advisory Committees, the Center for the Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities at the Health and Human Services Commission, and many other committed individuals and organizations across our great state. These partners represent many different family-serving systems, such as health care, juvenile justice, education, law enforcement, and churches.
Disproportionality occurs in every state in America and in many systems beyond child welfare, such as education and criminal justice. Reducing and eliminating these disproportionality and disparities requires the concerted efforts of many, and we invite you to join with us. For more information, please contact State Disproportionality Manager, Tanya Rollins, or State Disproportionality Specialist, Jon Olson.


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Hey! We have a discussion forum for VirtualBench that is monitored by application engineers and R&D; they are also very quick at responding. I recommend you post your question there.
When you do post, I'd also recommend adding information about which firmware you are using (in the Windows application go to File >> About). Also, what iPad hardware version is it and what iOS are you running? That information will assist the team when responding.
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My iPad "sees" my VirtualBench but after connecting wirelessly the iPad app crashes. Is it possible that my iPad is too old? Can anyone assist?
This has been fixed in VirtualBench 1.2 for iOS ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/virtualbench/id896797834 ).
The 1.0 and 1.1 versions of the app could not connect to a VirtualBench device with firmware version 1.0.0 because that firmware did not have the FFT math operation.
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BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota resigned yesterday after one of his diplomats acknowledged that he had helped a Bolivian senator, who had been accused of corruption, cross the border into Brazil.
President Dilma Rousseff accepted Patriota's resignation but appointed him as Brazil's envoy to the United Nations, her office said in a statement.
The current Brazilian U.N. ambassador, Luiz Alberto Figueiredo, will become foreign minister. A career diplomat, Figueiredo was Brazil's lead negotiator in climate change talks until his appointment to the United Nations a year ago.
Patriota's departure will help Brasilia avoid a diplomatic wrangle with neighboring Bolivia, where the leftist government of President Evo Morales was fuming over the escape to Brazil of opposition senator Roger Pinto.
Pinto, who had accused the Morales government of having links to drug traffickers, avoided arrest by seeking refuge in the Brazilian embassy in La Paz.
Brasilia granted him asylum but the Bolivian government denied him a safe-conduct to leave the country and he lived in the embassy for 15 months. Over the weekend, the Brazilian charge d'affairs helped Pinto flee across the border in a 22-hour dash in an embassy car.
Pinto's flight "created a complicated situation" for Patriota, who appeared to have been disobeyed by a member of his diplomatic corps, a Brazilian government source said.
Rousseff picked Figueiredo to succeed Patriota because she was "very impressed" by his work coordinating negotiations between rich and developed nations at the Rio+20 environmental conference, said the source, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak.
Patriota is the first cabinet member to resign his post since a flurry of ministers left Rousseff's government in her first year in office in 2011, including former Chief of Staff Antonio Palocci.
Under Rousseff, Patriota departed from the foreign policy of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his foreign minister Celso Amorim, who drew Brazil closer to Iran and Venezuela. Patriota took a more moderate line that included strengthening ties with the United States.


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The only way out is a long way down.
Edmund Mottley, Specialist in Discreet Enquiries, is in a precarious position: his old flame Susan needs his help. Her new fiance is accused of murder, and she wants Mottley to clear his name.
Mottley would rather jump off a cliff than get involved, but when Susan is threatened by a shadowy crime syndicate, Mottley leaps to her aid.
Mottley and Baker, his intrepid valet, pursue the case to an island of otherworldly beauty. But the island is haunted by secrets, treachery, madness, and … something more.
Every clue crumbles under their feet, pushing Mottley's powers of deduction — and Baker's loyalty — to the limit. With his own life on the line, can Mottley save Susan before time runs out. The Mottley & Baker Mysteries are classic whodunnits set in the Golden Age of 1930's traditional detectives. If you like Miss Marple's pastoral puzzles or Albert Campion's rollicking adventures, you'll fall hard for this cozy historical mystery adventure.
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Writing for Refreshment
Ellen Seltz
"The cup of tea on arrival at a country house is a thing which, as a rule, I particularly enjoy. I like the crackling logs, the shaded lights, the scent of buttered toast, the general atmosphere of leisured cosiness."
― P.G. Wodehouse, The Code of the Woosters
Bertie Wooster sums up here the essence of my lifelong love for good old-fashioned mysteries: They're really a kind of hospitality. "Come right in, make yourself comfortable," the author seems to say. "Just for a while, put your worries aside, enjoy the scenery, and take some refreshment."
Perhaps it's my training in live theater, but I always feel that my readers and my characters are sharing space – my space. It's my job to meet their needs, take care of all the details, and make sure everyone gets the most out of the experience.
I thought, for a visit here at Island Confidential in Hawaii, something light and cool would be more suitable than hot tea and toast. So let me introduce you to the gimblet cocktail.
The gimblet, like its more famous sibling, the gimlet, features a combination of lime, spirits, and soda water, served ice-cold. The difference is that the gimblet includes fresh lime juice instead of lime syrup. It's similar to a lime rickey, but without added sugar.
Like the classic gin & tonic with lemon, the origins of the gimblet and gimlet trace back to the days of British naval exploration and empire – ways to make the medicinal properties of citrus, juniper, and quinine more palatable. Those "make the best of it" snorts evolved into a palate-pleasing balance of flavor, temperature, and kick.
You make a gimblet by mixing one part lime juice to three parts gin. Shake well over ice and strain into a medium glass, then fill to the top with soda water. Being ahead of his time, Mottley prefers his gimblet with vodka.
The gimblet, though little-known today, is immortalized in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book. The bar at the Savoy Hotel was a mainstay of jazz-age cocktail culture, and the bartender Harry Craddock was a celebrated expert with an encyclopedic knowledge of mixology. His recipes remain a gold standard and basic reference text for cocktail aficionados everywhere.
Some people find the gimblet overwhelmingly tart, but – well, not to put too fine a point on it, Mottley can be a bit tart in his attitude. It suits him. I'm not much of a drinker myself, but I do enjoy unsweetened lime or grapefruit-flavored sparkling water, so perhaps Mottley inherited his taste for tartness from me.
The gimblet pops up in my new book as a prelude to some pointed questions from Mottley's old flame Susan Parton. Ever a good hostess, Susan is thoughtful enough to bring Mottley his favorite drink before she puts him on the spot. In fiction as in life, a difficult scene goes better when you have something to drink.
Mottley made his way to a quiet corner and dropped into a low chair. Susan materialised at his elbow and handed him a vodka with fresh lime and soda on ice. She perched on the arm of his chair as he sipped.
"All right?"
"Very nice. If ever you need a job, tell Craddock at the Savoy I sent you."
"Are you going to take our case?"
"Look, Bunny, are you sure you want me mucking about with this? Denis is in no danger, there's no legal case against him. Even if his money's tied up for years, that's hardly a problem for you."
"It's not the money, Edmund. It's the people. Half the guests we invited tonight were mysteriously ill or otherwise engaged. We were cut dead at Chez Dupin last night."
"People!" Mottley snorted. "Since when do you care about people? Doesn't love conquer all, and what not?"
She gazed into his eyes, too intent to take offence. "I know you've a low opinion of my intelligence, but I've never been quite that silly."
Mottley shifted in his chair. "My dear girl, of course not…"
"This isn't a story to dine out on. It isn't romantic. Denis has worked his whole life to build up that firm. Of course I don't believe he's a killer, but I can tell he's keeping something from me. I just want to know the truth."
"Bunny." Mottley covered her hand with his own.
She snatched her hand back. "Don't Bunny me! You owe me, Edmund. I've found someone who doesn't think of me as a little sister. Someone who loves me back."
"Oof… I'm sorry, Susan, I've said so. I meant it."
"We need your help." She leaned in and whispered, "You owe me."
About The Author
Ellen Seltz worked in the entertainment industry for twenty years, from Miami to New York and points in between. Her primary roles were actress and producer, but she also served as a comedy sketch writer, librettist, voice artist, propmaster, costumer, production assistant, camera operator and general dogsbody.
She turned to fiction writing in the vain hope that the performers would do as they were told. Joke's on her.
Ellen is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, where she now lives with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys vegetable gardening and vintage-style sewing.
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Advanced Natural Fibre and Polymer Hybrid Materials (Johnston, MacKenzie)
The work will involve the incorporation and binding of metal nanoparticles, notably Au, Ag, Pd and related compounds onto and into natural fibres to provide nano-functionalisation and to fabricate nano-structured surfaces. Achieving control of the particle size and shape, self assembly and the chemical bonding of the respective nanomaterials to the fibre substrate will be of particular importance to achieve the desired optical, anti-microbial and catalytic properties. Also, particular interest will be taken in mimicking nano-structured surfaces found in nature to impart the optical interference colours and hydrophobic properties. The use of surface plasmon resonance effects will provide stable colours and interesting optical effects. In a similar manner new nanohybrid aluminosilicate inorganic polymers will be developed through the incorporation of particular elements or nano-entities into the aluminosilicate host to provide specific functionalities. Possibilities for this include the incorporation of calcium and phosphorus into potassium aluminosilicate inorganic polymers to produce biocompatible materials for bone reconstruction, and the incorporation of natural and ceramic fibres and carbon nanotubes into geopolymers to increase their strength and electrical conductance for structural and electronics applications respectively. The development of photochemical and anti-microbial ceramics and natural fibres will facilitate the removal of harmful organic species from wastewaters. Ceramic materials containing aligned nanopores have the potential for environmental remediation of heat island effects in large cities by acting as evaporative cooling elements. The outcome will be the development of new high value functional textiles and ceramics for advanced industry and consumer applications. The characterisation of the catalytic properties will form part of the research carried out in Objective 3.


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Is it correct that you don't have to apply as much physical sunscreen as chemical?
A well-known dermatologist says the recommended 1/4 tsp on face and 1/4 tsp for the neck isn't applicable for physical sunscreen and you don't have to use that much to get the proper protection.
Is this correct?
I've never seen any data that suggests this is true. All sunscreens require a relatively thick coating to ensure appropriate protection. Skimping on how much you apply is not a good idea. Having said that, if you have a link to where you saw this I'd be glad to try to check the dermatologist's source.
Thanks for the video although it really bugs me that he refers to mineral sunscreens as "chem-free.".His point is that mineral sunscreens are micronized so that the particles are so small that a given number of particles will cover a larger amount of surface area. That much is certainly true. But it seems to me proper coverage also depends on the exact concentration of the mineral sunscreen active and the spreadability of the formula.In the video, he says "on the basis of personal experience and the use of chem free sunscreens by many thousands of patients, using less chem free than traditional carbon based sunscreens still results in the effective sun protection as well as a cosmetically acceptable experience."I certainly respect his opinion as a professional but his personal experience and the uncontrolled observation of patients still sounds like anecdotal data to me. This MAY be true but I still can't find any credible source that backs this up so I'm very skeptical. If I come across more info I'll let you know.BTW, this might make an interesting discussion for our podcast. Would you be interested in recording your original question as a sound file (on your phone or computer) and emailing it to me at email@example.com?
Yeah, the "chew-free" thing is really annoying. I will say, you have to use the amount of sunscreen that you'll be willing to wear every day. His point is well taken that you don't want to use so much zinc oxide that it's cosmetically unacceptable, or you just won't wear it at all. I get around this by using a tinted version so I can use it a bit more generously and it still doesn't show up.
"chem-free," not "chew free." Lol.
To be fair, I've never had to chew a sunscreen.


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21 July 2009
Barn House Flea Market ~ the magic
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Fabulous pictures Isabel! So wish I could have gone... Can't wait to see more.ReplyDelete
Wow! Fantastic... thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
magic yes.........how can I ever have a sale now? compared to that?ReplyDelete
truly......truly AWESOME!
Wonderful pictures!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing.
Barbara Jean
I always love your photos! The amount of talent in one place is mind-boggling. Thanks for taking us along!ReplyDelete
fantastic! I bought one of your pillows--I love it!! :)ReplyDelete
Susan @ www.peanutpetunia.blogspot.com
Gorgeous photos Isabel! I am so jealous I didn't get to go, the talent there is amazing!! WOW! I would have liked to spent the whole day there just wandering and taking photos! :) thanks for sharing~ReplyDelete
Beautiful pictures!! Looks like so much fun!!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! Your pictures are always full of eye candy! I love to enlarge them to get a better view and could easily spend 10 minutes on each picture taking in all the details!ReplyDelete
Oh Sares went to this one too! It is really lovely! I love going shopping with you guys!ReplyDelete
Hugs, Lisa
Great photos of Barn House. I know I need to be there the next time.ReplyDelete
It's almost too much to take in...wow! The assemblage of talent is remarkable. And they say all the best shows are here in Texas...I beg to differ. Y'all have it going on!ReplyDelete
It all looks soooo amazing...you are very lucky to have gone:)ReplyDelete
I love all of your pics of the Barn House Flea Market. I wish I lived closer. I may have to take a little trip next year. ClaireReplyDelete
Boy I wish I lived next to the Barn House ! I would love to go there and just look and look at all the neat stuff. :o) SueReplyDelete
Oh Isabel, Your photos capture ALL of the little details...everything is so dreamy! I wish I'd live closer to go "play" with ya'll...it seems like so much fun!ReplyDelete
Thanks for taking me there, even if it's only through beautiful photos!!!!
everything vintage
Love it...surely has tickled me pink! Sigh...and I had to miss it!ReplyDelete
oh my gosh...I can't believe I missed this!ReplyDelete


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Good old times and good old game called Commandos. Anyone remember it? I sure do and can't wait for Shadow Tactics.
Shadow Tactics – Blades of the Shogun is trying to get back the glory and fame of stealth real-time tactic games.
The Edo period of ancient Japan. In the year 1615, a new Shogun rises to power in Japan and strives to bring peace to the realm. In his battle against rebellion he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.


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I have never felt rich. Although I've never felt poor either. I do sometimes realize my family struggled when we lived in inner city Chicago in the 1980's. And I know things changed when we moved to the suburbs of the south. But, we never seemed to lack those things we needed although I occasionally lacked the things I wanted. I always had clothes, shoes, books, and tunes, although they might not have been the newest or freshest. I always had food, often in excess and therefore clothes that were for the "larger kids".
This continued for years as I had enough to eat throughout the college years, although there were times of having to forgo the steak in favor of the discounted chicken or just some potatoes. Times when that 5 lb block of Tillamook had to last 3 weeks or I had to split the discounted appetizer sampler and only get water after the Cru meeting or when I couldn't buy lunch even though I forgot my sack of food at home. Sadly, some days I thought I was really roughing it.
But things changed. First, I hitchhiked and backpacked throughout Alaska and the States in 1999, and learned to live with less. Then, 4 years later I went to Asia, specifically Kathmandu and Calcutta (Kolkata) where I saw utter poverty. Where a bowl of rice that barely would have satisfied me for one meal was turned into porridge for an entire 8 member family. Not only couldn't some people buy new clothes, but their old ones were worse than the rags I threw out. The only thing making up some of their shirts were the threads that mended them years ago. Fathers and mothers were handing food to their children to eat while starving themselves. Children were sent to orphanages because their parents didn't have the income to take care of them, not because they were truly orphaned.
One day a few of us saw a tuk tuk driver's home. It was a single room where his 10 member family slept on or under their one bed, and sat on that same "bed" to read or talk during the day. There was a communal cooking area for the community that, in my memory, was just a gas burner and firepit. He said that on a good day he made as much as we spent on one meal, and his single income determined his large family's livelihood. We also saw a place where they make those flip flops you buy at the dollar store. How much do you think those workers made?
So some of you might think I am exaggerating- I am not. Others might feel like you can't do anything-you can!
Surprisingly, even if you work for minimum wage— and, honestly, most of you reading this don't— you are in the top 13% of the richest people in the world*. That is according to the global rich list which rated me in the top 4.6% with a non-corporate office job, and rates anyone over $47,500 in the top 1%.
Now I know that a loaf of bread or bowl of rice is cheaper in some countries than where you live. I know it doesn't cost the same for an apartment in Iowa, California and Kalamazoo. I know. I get it. My bills pile up as well, but it truly is different to be poor in America and to be in poverty in other nations without clean water, electricity, or the ability to make clothes.
All this information floating around in my head is why one day this week, this Wednesday, I am working for free, basically. I am donating my wages to One Day's Wages for that day. The money that might have bought me a few meals out or a few more books that would sit on the bookshelf— not being read— will provide at least 7 people clean water for the next 20 years with Charity Water
WHAT? Yes, my one day's wages will help people for at least 20 years!
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Just do something and don't be a slacktivist!
*For you math majors, I estimated 30 hours a week (since most minimum wage jobs are not full time) and 52 weeks a year (since most workers don't take time off) by the $7.75 per hour minimum to equal $11,310 and 13%.


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The new North American Architectural Woodwork Standard is now available in a colorful U.S. print edition for only $30.
There have been more than 1,200 downloads of the PDF version of the new standard, and now a print edition is available. It has all the same colorations of the PDF in a nearly 500-page reference book with a full-color cover.
Here's what you need to know about NAAWS 3.0:
1. NAAWS 3.0 is a collaboration of the Woodwork Institute and the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada.*
2. NAAWS 3.0 builds on, and replaces, the Architectural Woodwork Standard, 2nd edition.
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5. NAAWS 3.0 is a living document that will be updated as needed.
Click HERE to purchase the new NAAWS 3.0 U.S. print edition.
NAAWS 3.0 is still available as a free PDF download for limited use by design professionals, building owners, contractors, fabricators, installers and the educational community.
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St. Pio of Pietrelcina 5" x 7" Portrait + Quote
St. Pio of Pietrelcina 5" x 7" Portrait + Quote
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Illustrated using techniques that convey the warmth and joyful essence of a children's book, a portrait of St. Pio is paired with an inspiring quote. The feast day and birth year are also featured.
Other featured saints currently available: St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. John Paul II
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The big face-off
Our season starts this weekend as we take on the London North Stars in a Charity Challenge game with all admission money going to Breast Cancer Care. The game honours the retirement of former defenseman David Carr and will feature guest of honour Tori Coles.
The game takes place on Saturday at 5.30pm and sees a host of former Streatham favourites return to line up against Nicky Chinn's squad for 2016/17.
Admission is £10 for adults and £6 concessions and 100% of the money will go to charity.
New signings Euan King and Sean Scarbrough will make their bows for the current Streatham team, whilst stars of recent seasons Jakub Klima, Phil Manny, Michal Oravec, Jamie McIlroy, Dom Hopkins, Stewart Tait, Shane Kemp, Fred Carnegy, Ed Koral, Stefan Nubert and Andy Cox will all be icing for the North Stars along with some of Carrsy's former team mates from his other clubs including Darren Elliott and Lee Mercer.
The North Stars jerseys will be auctioned off after the game and you can bid for them on the night.
The Streatham Scoro board will also launch ahead of its regular spot between the period breaks. Can you fire a puck through the whole to win a cash prize?!
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Rogue One – Comparative Opinions Episode 30
Welcome to the Comparative Opinions podcast! This week, hosts David and Holly work on catching up by talking about what they've been up to since last year, and especially Rogue One! Star Wars spoilers abound. Did you see it? Probably! Let us know what you thought of the film (and the podcast)!
Comparative Opinions is a weekly half-hour-ish podcast hosted on ComparativeGeeks.com. Subscribe for new episodes every Sunday!
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You can apply for ER.GO benefits only online on the website www.er-go.it, alternatively you can contact the CAF offices (Tax Assistance Centers) that have an arrangement with ER.GO (a complete list is available at the following link http://www.er-go.it/index.php?id=2009 ).
Here is the list of the documents required to apply to ER.GO benefits:
Incomes, properties, assets and the amount of the residual bank loan must be referred to the year prior to the application (2018).
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As part of my daily respite from the realities of life and the news I spend a little time each day looking at pictures of animals and this lifts my spirits and lightens my mood. Because I'm a huge animal lover, I endeavor to needle felt animals that evoke uplifting and/or humorous feelings in the viewer; I want the viewer to laugh or smile and to feel something positive from my felted pieces. I try to amuse my viewers (and myself) with my needle felted works but sometimes my entertaining needle felted animals aim to educate and illicit awareness about the plight of particular animals. I prefer to educate and offer awareness by gaining the attention of the viewer with humor and cuteness rather than extreme artistic shock methods that I find hard to view.
I try to go beyond creating just a statue of an animal, I try to capture it's personality, I focus on facial expressions and subtle body gestures to help create charisma and individuality, traits we can relate to, traits that make the animal more interesting.
Some of my needle felted pieces have messages: I've needle felted many dog breeds for dog lovers but the "bully breeds" sculptures I've felted are meant to bring awareness to the misinformation and unfair treatment of dogs such as Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers, American Pit Bull Terrier or mixed breeds often referred to as Pit Bulls. Sales of many of my needle felted dogs are donated to animal rescue organizations.
My needle felted pigs are titled as part of my "NOT" series. NOT Bacon is meant to point out that pigs are sentient animals very similar to dogs and in my opinion animals should not be eaten or worn.
I've always made puppets, I started making them for my girls when they were very young. I still make some puppets for children but I've recently started making more puppets of people from popular culture or politics or classic historical figures. I love creating the "dolls" and making their costumes and clothing; making them realistic is a challenge that I enjoy the most. I think they appeal to people as an artful conversation piece and as a statement. I now happily bounce between needle felting these two subjects.
Famous People
Please visit my website to learn more about my process and to view more work: Website
I am a member of TAFA (this site) and Artizan Made and sell my work on Etsy, including patterns for kid's costumes.
Please feel free to contact me about potential commissions you may have for your favorite animals or people.
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Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 11, 2012 at the age of 76 years. Reunited with her late husband Gerald. Predeceased by her loving first husband Bruce Darrow and loving second husband Bernard "Lucky" Boissonneault. Cherished mother of Deborah Darrow, Brian Darrow (Sherri), Guy Boissonneault (Cindy), Mark Boissonneault, and Lynn Bondy (Mike). Stepmother to Bernard "Lucky" Boissonneault Jr. and Gail Davis (Don). Adoring grandma to 18 grandchildren, great grandma to 13 and step grandma to many more. Survived by sisters Dolores Hamlin (Buckey), Linda Sewell (Tom) and brothers Wayne Norris (Shirley), and Allen Norris (Sandy). Greeting her in Heaven are her parents Stan and Mary Louise Norris, and her grandchildren; Patricia Darrow, Bryan Boissonneault, Benton Aldridge. Also predeceased by her brothers Stan, Richard, Gordon, Frank, Billy and sisters; Donna, Jeanette, Patricia, Ruthann, and Bonnie Jean. Special God Mother to Tammy Bauer. Visiting Sunday 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm. Prayers at 7:30 pm. Funeral Monday 9:15 am from FAMILIES FIRST 1065 LAUZON RD. EastWindsor(519-969-5841) to Good Shepherd (St.Gregory Site) 13789 St. Gregory for a Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00am. Interment HeavenlyRestCemetery. Share memories, photos or make a donation on line at www.FamiliesFirst.ca


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Israel is a storehouse of Jewish culture. Most things Jewish have an origin, or owe a lot to Israel in the course of their development. Jerusalem, the capital is particularly important. As far back as time existed, the place has been known to harbor Jewish identity. Tel Aviv Israel is an ideal place for a firsthand experience of authentic Jewish delicacies.
The prime appeal of Tel Aviv attractions in Israel is the remarkable simplicity in their preparations. The dishes can be prepared with ease and makes use of easily available ingredients. The ingredients commonly used include honey and yogurt. Delectable dishes are created by various combinations of simple ingredients. They also make use of different varieties of meat and a lot of fruits.
Common cuisines include Falafel, which remains among the best known Jewish dishes. Falafels are fried ball of ground peas that take are enveloped in bread. Kugel is like a Jewish pie, commonly made of noodles and served as an accompaniment. Dumplings made of matzah meal typically served in chicken soup. Jewish food inherently follows kosher rules. The recipes involved in their preparation are easy to be recreated at home. The question for what to do in Tel Aviv can be answered with the thing that this city is filled with Sfongato, pita bread, Challah, tehini and almond cookies, Baba Ghanoush, Eggplant Baladi, Okra, hummus and unlimited coffee shops.
Israel, as a stronghold of Jewish cuisine is the place to go to for anyone interested in learning the recipes. Cooking lesson in Israel is easily available in prominent urban dwellings such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Local restaurants in any place in Israel serves excellent Jewish food and travelers wishing to learn more about Jewish recipes can learn a thing or two from them.


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The flat is approx 55sqm on the ground floor (no security issues) with a sitting room and dining room, a double bedroom, a kitchen and a bath/shower room. The flat can accommodate 2-5 people as there is a sofa/couch which can be used either as a double or 2 singles to suit you with also the option for an Air bed or Cot for a possible 5th person.
There is a king size bed (150cms wide)in the bedroom with plenty of hanging and storage space. The flat comes with Eygptian Linen & towelling and a well equiped Kitchen should you decide to eat in !
There is a bath with a walk in showering facility as well.
The kitchen is well equiped with a microwave, washer/dryer machine, a dishwasher and cooking utensils.
For more than 2 guests there is an additional charge of £25 per person per night which includes all linen & towelling
There is free Internet/Wifi connection and cable TV all included in the price.
Final Clean charge of £60-80 depending upon whether you are 2-5 which includes your linen & towelling.
There is a porter available 24/7 to make sure everything is Ok
We can also arrange transfers to & from the airports with key handover coordinated.
This flat has everything you would need and is very well positioned in one of the most exclusive areas in the world !
You have everything within 5 mins Cafes, restaurants, shops & supermarket ! Harrods & Harvey Nichols are about 6 mins. 3 tube stations Knightsbridge, Sloane Sq & victoria all within 5 mins
Museums, City attractions and the lovely Hyde Park are all very close by as well as the Queen at Buckingham Palace ….....who is almost a Neighbour !!
There are 2 flats in the same building ...if interested there is also a 2 bed & 2 bathrooms (listing no 8428854) for 2-6 guests.
The apartments are in a Private mews in the heart of Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Chelsea with a parking space if required.
This is one of the most exclusive areas in the world !
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Courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs explore fundamental principles of mechanical engineering and their application to modern technological problems. Students collaborate on interdisciplinary work where they research and design creative, leading-edge solutions to these problems.
Our curriculum focuses on the study of the following topics:
- Dynamics, controls, and robotics
- Manufacturing processes and advanced materials
- Energy and environmentally-friendly "green" engineering
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
At the undergraduate level the department awards a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission ABET.
In addition to rigorous courses, undergraduates complete a senior design project, or capstone, and can undertake formal degree options. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular student projects and competitions and undergraduate research.
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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
The MSME degree is intended for students with an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, who have studied fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanics of materials, mechanical systems, systems analysis, machine design, and manufacturing.
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Students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than mechanical or aerospace engineering who have completed standard math, natural science, and engineering fundamental courses may qualify for admission to the MSE degree.
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Students have the opportunity to take master's classes online, on a full- or part-time basis. These classes are taught by the same expert UW faculty, but they provide the convenience of completing the master's degree from anywhere, at any time. We use the latest latest internet and video technologies to provide easy access to course materials and lectures.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering
Study for a Ph.D. is approximately 30% course work and 70% research. Ph.D. students can attend the University of Washington on either a full-time or part-time basis.


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So, you want to be a kernel hacker. Before you go down that path, or get involved with any other free or open source development project, you should know that it's often a wild, raucous place where -- no matter what level of coding skill you possess -- your tolerance for criticism or rejection might constantly be tested. Even Linus Torvalds isn't immune to criticism.
Most FOSS developers write code for the ego hit or the warm-fuzzy you get from being of service to others. Yes, the elite are often paid well by large corporations for the sweat of their brows, but for the rank and file, which includes some of the world's most gifted programmers, it's work freely given with no rewards expected.
FOSS development is often described as a meritocracy, where only the best code makes it into a project. That sounds good from the point of view of the user, but that philosophy has some harsh edges that can damage the ego and even cause developers to walk away from a project. Any developer's code submissions might come under heavy criticism from rival contributors as well as from the project hierarchy. You need a tough hide to survive.
The Linux kernel is the best-known project in the FOSS movement, and the rewards -- whether financial or ego-based -- are higher there than with any other project. With so much at stake, rejection by Torvalds, or by one of the maintainers who cull submissions before they ever reach Torvalds, can be a painful process, even for those with solid credentials in the FOSS community.
Two of the most notable examples of rejections of work by high-profile contributors are the CML2 kernel configuration tool submitted by Eric S. Raymond and Con Kolivas's work on the Staircase Deadline (SD) scheduler for the kernel, which he claimed would give desktop users better response. The reaction was such to the rejection of Con's scheduler code that Torvalds took the unusual step of defending the action.
The top decider
As founder and leader of the Linux kernel project, Torvalds is the top decider about what does and doesn't go in the main kernel tree. That puts him in the position of having had to say no many times. How does he himself cope with criticism? Had it ever weighed so heavily on him that he thought about just walking away and working privately instead of in public?
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Not me personally. Part of that is that I actually *like* arguing (sometimes a bit too much ;^), so the occasional flame-fest really does nothing but get me pumped up.
At the same time, I'm actually pretty good at just "letting it go", so once I've argued enough and am bored with the argument, I can just leave the thing behind. Part of that is also having to occasionally just admit that you were wrong, and have the ability to send out a "mea culpa" email just saying so.
I also don't tend to get too hung up about any particular detail (even if in the heat of a "discussion" I can be very forceful about them). I certainly care more about some subsystems than others, but in the end I seldom end up caring really deeply about many of the technical choices: I tend to care much more about improving the general development model than about the details of some particular subsystem.
So that tends to make it easier for me to "let go." I'll state my opinions, but even if I'm convinced I'm right, if I'm not actually willing to write the code, in the end I'll happily be overridden by the people who *do* write the code.
This is obviously very much a matter of personality.
There are things that I tend to worry about, and that can be really painful, but they are pretty rare. The classic example is the old "Linus doesn't scale" argument, where it ended up being the case that I really had to fundamentally change the tools I use and how I work. And *that* was a lot more painful than worrying about the actual code.
Of course it's not automatically a bad thing when your code is rejected, in the Linux kernel or elsewhere. Disagreements with other developers led Daniel Robbins to leave one project and found Gentoo Linux. Gentoo has gone on to become the premier Linux-from-source distribution, while the project he left, well, I've forgotten its name.
More importantly, however, is the lesson that yes, your ego is exposed and vulnerable in the world of FOSS development, and sometimes it's a painful place to be. The "right stuff" for FOSS developers goes beyond just being a good programmer. You also have to have the ability to admit when you're wrong and the ability to just "let it go" when decisions don't go your way. If you do, FOSS development can be a fun and rewarding experience. If you don't, it almost certainly won't be pain-free.


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