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Performatrin Ultra ® Grain-Free Recipe Dog Food
This recipe goes beyond meeting your dog's daily requirements, promoting your dog's whole body health and wellness. 85% of protein is from a unique blend of Turkey, Salmon and Duck – irresistible to your dog's carnivorous palate.
- 100 % grain-free
- Perfect for all life stages
- Rich in nutrients & vitamins
- Omega-3 & 6 to support healthy skin & coat
- Pre & probiotics for digestive health
- No chicken, meat by-products, soy, artificial preservatives or artificial flavors
Available in the following sizes:
|Size (lb)
|Size (kg)
Please contact your local Performatrin retailer for availability and advice on finding your pet's perfect product.
Nutritional Information:
85% Protein from Turkey, Duck Meal, and Salmon Meal provides a unique blend of protein to naturally satisfy the carnivore in your dog. This meat blend supplies an optimal balance of amino acids, the building blocks for strong muscles, and healthy skin and coat.
Pre & Probiotics work together to improve your puppy's healthy digestive system. Naturally-occurring active probiotic cultures including Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Streptococcus faecium, and Bifidobacterium bifidum support a healthy digestive tract. Prebiotics from ingredients like Chicory Root Extract nourish these bacteria.
Salmon is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid), and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), to support a strong immune system and a healthy heart.
100% Grain-Free formula is gluten-free and ideal for all dogs. The high-meat, grain-free formula also provides great taste for picky eaters.
Nutrient-rich dark green plants such as Alfalfa and Spinach naturally provide fiber and contain chlorophyll and other plant-based compounds that provide natural antioxidants.
All Life Stages
Growing, developing puppies and healthy adult dogs will benefit from this all life stage food. Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Dog Food provides optimal nutrition for dogs of all ages.
Color of Health
The natural color in many fruits, vegetables and botanicals reflects their inherent antioxidants. Vividly-colored selections like sweet potatoes and blueberries provide some of the highest levels of cell-protecting antioxidants. Multiple antioxidants work together to provide greater protection, helping to keep immune health at its best and also to prevent inflammation.
Turkey, Turkey Meal, Peas, Salmon Meal, Duck Meal, Potato, Dried Egg Product, Chicken Fat (stabilized with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Potato Protein, Dried (Tomato, Carrot, Celery, Beet, Parsley, Lettuce, Watercress, and Spinach) Pomace, Natural Flavor, Yeast Culture, Whole Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Whole Cranberries, Whole Blueberries, Salt, Chicory Root Extract, Lecithin, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Spinach, Whole Blackberries, Dried Yeast, Taurine, Rosemary Extract, Marigold Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Green Tea Extract, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Chondroitin Sulfate, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Streptococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Inositol, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Calcium Iodide, Selenium Yeast.
|Crude Protein
(min.) 37.0%
|Crude Fat
(min.) 16.0%
|Crude Fiber
(max.) 3.0%
(max.) 10.0%
|Vitamin E
(min.) 150 IU/kg
|Vitamin C*
(min.) 50 mg/kg
(min.) 5 mg/kg
|Omega-6 Fatty Acids*
(min.) 2.80%
|Omega-3 Fatty Acids*
(min.) 0.60%
|Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)*
(min.) 0.20%
|Live Lactic Acid Producing Micro-organisms (L. Acidophilus, L. Casei, S. Faecium)*
(min.) 250 million CFU/kg
|8 fl oz cup
4.0oz 115g
Your dog's food requirements may vary from the feeding guide to the left due to age, breed, environment, activity level and body condition. Adjust food quantities as necessary to maintain optimal body weight. During the last three weeks of pregnancy and while nursing, mothers will require two to three times their normal daily food intake.
When feeding Performatrin Ultra® Grain-Free Recipe Adult Dog Food for the first time, a gradual change from your dog's current food will minimize digestive upset. Mix ¼ part Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Recipe with ¾ parts of your current dog food for 2-3 days. Over the next 5-10 days gradually increase the proportion of Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Recipe and decrease that of your current dog food until you are exclusively feeding Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Recipe.
Keep fresh, clean drinking water available at all times. Store Performatrin Ultra® foods in a cool, dry place.
Daily Feeding Guide:
|Dog's Weight
|6-11 weeks
|3-4 months
|5-7 months
|8-12 months
|5 lb (2.5kg)
|1¼ cup*
|1 cup
|⅞ cup
|¾ cup
|½ cup
|10 lb (4.5kg)
|2 cups
|1 ⅔ cup
|1 ⅓ cup
|1 ¼ cup
|1 cup
|20 lb (9 kg)
|3 ¼ cups
|2 ¾ cups
|2 ¼ cups
|2 cups
|1 ½ cup
|30 lb (14 kg)
|4 ¼ cups
|3 ½ cups
|3 cups
|2 ½ cups
|2 cups
|40 lb (18 kg)
|5 ¼ cups
|4 ⅓ cups
|3 ⅔ cup
|3 cups
|2 ½ cups
|60 lb (27 kg)
|6 ¾ cups
|5 ¾ cups
|4 ¾ cups
|4 cups
|3 cups
|80 lb (36 kg)
|7 cups
|5 ¾ cups
|5 cups
|3 ½ cups
|100 lb (45 kg)
|6 ¾ cups
|5 ¾ cups
|4 cups
*8 fl. oz. cup of food weighs approximately 4.0 oz. (115g)


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Here's how to negotiate favourable premium increases
Ask most people what they want from a partner, lover, friend and the one common answer will be loyalty. Your insurer is no different – believe it or not but this characteristic, or lack thereof, is something that could affect your premiums over the long run.
Celeste Von Metzinger, Head of Personal Lines at Risk Benefit Solutions Pty Ltd (RBS) says that it is your right, as a consumer, to attempt to avoid annual premium increases by moving between insurers. This is, however, a short term solution that could affect your risk profile in the long run.
"Insurers often offer new customers lower premiums at the start of their contract, as a way of attracting new clients," explains Von Metzinger. "After the first year, as the cover continues, insurers will adapt premiums proportionately, as a means to accommodate the customer's risk profile."
Consider this before putting in a claim
Before deciding to take advantage of this low, introductory offer at the next insurer it is wise to consider the fact that your current insurer is likely to want to negotiate. Von Metzinger reminds that insurers are often willing to do what they can to retain existing clients. So, depending on your risk profile and claims history, you definitely should have some leverage to negotiate lower premium increases after the first year.
While it is true that if you decide to negotiate with your current insurer, it will likely do all it reasonably can to accommodate you, especially if you can prove that you are a lower risk. This offer is unlikely to ever match the introductory premium that you will be offered when first joining an insurer though, and always gunning for that super low intro premium will affect your risk profile eventually.
Von Metzinger explains: "If the insurer does its homework, it will ask where you were insured before, check your claims history and factor in the likelihood that you will move to a new insurer later on, in to your risk profile. Usually, a new client that seems to have a tendency of jumping between insurers, would alert the company to the specific risk profile and loadings might be applied if it is not a pristine risk. This will again affect your introductory premium, as well as the kind of leverage and premium increases that you can expect down the line."
What are more effective ways of managing your premiums?
#1 Have additional valuations and risk assessments done
Getting a qualified third party to do an additional risk assessment and valuation will go some way in showing your insurer that you are considering risk mitigation measures and it will assist you in negotiations with your insurer.
Bonus! These extra measures are useful for you as a policyholder to ensure that your risks are being managed correctly. If you ever have to claim and it is found that the damage or loss occurred as a result of your security measures not being what was expected to be in place for instance, your claim may be rejected.
#2 Consider insuring through a broker
According to Von Metzinger using a broker is often more beneficial than taking out direct insurance. The broker knows what to ask for, and what to point your attention to in terms of policy exclusions, possible risks and how to structure policies and premiums to meet your needs while considering what you can afford. If your broker manages their portfolio effectively they will be able to negotiate more favourable terms and rates.
#3 Focus on your insurer's risk mitigation measures
Implementing some, or all, of the risk mitigation measures required by your insurer will help you achieve a more competitive premium. Examples of these mitigation measures typically includes extra security, cameras, alarms and electrified fencing linked to armed response.

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Is this a Weber grill or vertical smoker type thing? Yeah I do guess it is the smoker- since you did say smoked brisket. However, the pic of the sliced beef has been appearing to me in my sleep. Such a nice looking char.But then again the Weber grill is a do-it-all tool...and what I use. TBH I'm still hooked on smoke baking that darn corned beef. So while waiting for the answer- just exactly what cut of the brisket do you prefer? I am one who has a preference for the flat. The far end-I call it the nose- can be so fatty and "spongy" i just dont like it. Then there is that portion that is not as lean as the flat nor fatty as the nose. I'm sure it too has several names. I like it ok- depending on where the portion lies in that spectrum. I call it different things depending What says yous
Wow. What a delicious looking piece of patience!
The brisket turned out really good and moist. Most of it got eaten by 6 adults for dinner. I really like the baked bean recipe, I had two helpings, as did most everyone. Stacy made up a great batch of her homemade coleslaw to round out the meal.If you're interested in a really good baked bean recipe, you can find it here:https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?21966-Keri-s-Hog-Apple-Baked-BeansThe only change I made to the recipe is to use one pound of bacon for a double batch, as opposed to 6-8 slices, and smoked it for 3.5 hours at 250 degrees instead of cooking it in the oven or on the stove-top.
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I haven't got to share my work on this blog yet. I love to crochet. It's very relaxing for me.
The first baby blanket I made was in Novemeber 2013. I messed up a lot, but still sent it as a gift because of the time I put into it, I just needed to send it to the baby I spent hours thinking about while working on it.
After that blanket I learned a lot and made Nathan one.
I have made a good amount of blankets and have given them all away. Haven't got to sell any or really advertise that I would like to.
But I wanted to share Peyton's blanket I made! So excited it is finished and ready for her even in this 110 degree heat haha.
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Hello there! Welcome to our Flickr Parade for December!
In December, the CSC Flickr group waved goodbye to 2015 with some gorgeous garments!
Clockwise from Left: Sewaholic Renfrew/Deer-and-Doe Plantain by Show and Tell Meg; Refashioned Renfrew/Plantain by Show and Tell Meg; Burda/Deer-and-Doe Plantain Sweater by Foxgloves & Thimbles; Deer-and-Doe Plantain by Show and Tell Meg
From Left: Neptune Tee by AbbeyDabbles; T-shirt refashion by Sews N Bows; Washington Dress pattern hack by Elaine; Washington Dress tunic by Elaine; Boho t-shirt refashion by Sews N Bows
Gasparine Patterns Miss Paulette Blouse by CloPiano; Liesl + Co Gallery Tunic by Cookin' and Craftin'
Clockwise from Left: Kirsten Kimono Tee & self-drafted skirt by Craftastrophies; Tilly & the Buttons Arielle Skirt Hack by Cashmerette; Knipmode A-line skirt by Foxgloves and Thimbles; Self-drafted pleated skirt by ChriChrimano
From Left: Vogue 1467 Pea Coat by She Seams; Tamarack Jacket by Cookin' and Craftin'; McCall's 5525 Trenchcoat by Cashmerette; Vogue 8779 Marcy Tilton Knit Jacket by ThinkingCapp
From Left: Grainline Morris Blazer by Sewn From the Heart; Indygo Junction 5-Way Wrap by Sews N Bows; Grainline Morris Blazer by Sewn From the Heart
From Left: Drops Knitted Sweater by ChriChrimano; Colette Oslo Cardigan by KnitMo; Muse Jenna Cardigan by KnitMo; Rosa Rosa Elena Sweater by Rosi Rund; Ottobre Hoodie by Sweet Alchemy
From Left: Blank Slate Marigold Dress by Abbey Dabbles; Simplicity 1459 by Craftastrophies; Colette Hawthorn Dress by Rosi Rund; Sewaholic Nicola by Letters from Wetville
From Left: Pauline Alice Xerea Dress by CloPiano; Christine Haynes Sylvie Dress by Cookin' and Craftin'; Butterick 5880 by Busy Lizzie in Brizzy; Butterick 5211 by Kate Henderson
Truly Victorian 1898 Flared Skirt and Butterick 3417 by Always a Crafty Lady.
Infinity scarves by ChriChrimano; Overnight bag by ChriChrimano
From Left: Ginger Jeans by Pudge and Nico; Birkin Flare Jeans by Cookin' and Craftin'; Schnittmuster Girlfriend Pants by Rosi Rund; Style Arc Ebony Woven Pant by Cookin' and Craftin'
Sewaholic Pacific Leggings by Jennifer Blakeley
Clockwise from Left: Colette Laurel by Rosi Rund; Ottobre 2/2015 Dress by Clothing Hacker; Sew Straight and Gather Uptown/Downtown Dress by Clothing Hacker; Kitschy Coo Lady Skater by Clothing Hacker; La Maison Victor Harriet Dress by Make Think Go; Kitschy Coo Lady Skater by Clothing Hacker; Milchmonster Toni-Kleid Dress by Jennifer Blakeley
From Left: Cashmerette Appleton Dress by Cashmerette; Colette Wren Dress by Tanya; Cashmerette Appleton Dress by Sewn From the Heart; Cashmerette Appleton Dress by KnitMo; Cashmerette Appleton Dress by Cashmerette
As you might expect, we had a ton of beautiful Washington Dresses, this month. Debbie, of Sewn From the Heart, was the queen of Washingtons, however, making six gorgeous versions (and one Lady Skater that snuck into the Washington Collage). Amazing work, Debbie!
From Left: Kitschy Coo Lady Skater Dress by Sewn From the Heart; Black & White Cashmerette Washington Dress by Sewn From the Heart; Red Cashmerette Washington Dress by Sewn From the Heart
From Left: Pink Cashmerette Washington Dress by Sewn From the Heart; Teal Cashmerette Washington Dress by Sewn From the Heart; Floral Cashmerette Washington Dress by Sewn From the Heart; Shades of Blue Cashmerette Washington Dress by Sewn From the Heart
Clockwise from Left: Cashmerette Washington Dress by Cookin' and Craftin'; Cashmerette Washington Dress by Claire Marks; Cashmerette Washington Dress Hack by Always a Crafty Lady; Cashmerette Washington Dress by Always a Crafty Lady
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Unfortunately, only Americans can enter this contest. (I've got an e-mail in to one of the contest judges to ask why-oh-why they've limited it. But I digress.)
It's such a great-looking contest, that I want to point it out to GKR's American readers (you know who you are).
Remember Mimi, that large, clown-faced woman from the Drew Carey show? The actress' name is Kathy Kinney, and post-Carey she started a kids' reading website called Mrs. P.
Her site is hosting a writing contest for American kids, aged 4 to 13.
The two winning entries will be made into books complete with illustrations. (Let's hope they won't be drawn by the same person who did Mimi's make-up! Paf!)
The site is accepting entries starting Sept. 1, so it would be a great end-of-summer writing assigment for the kids. Uh, unless your kids have already started school? Ours don't start until Sept. 8 - but maybe Americans have already started.
Oh, someone, please inform me about what's going on south of Canada these days, because clearly I'm out of touch!
Here's a link to the contest. Good luck!
Additional info: I received a very thoughtful response from a contest judge and from one of the Mrs. P. website creators explaining why the contest is limited to Americans only.
It's a legal thing apparently. With gift certificates involved, it would be too difficult to administer internationally (according to their lawyers. Yeah, that's what I said too. A-heh.).
Anyway, they said that if they get a lot of response from non-Americans, they'll consider holding another contest that's not US-exclusive. So there's your homework, everyone!
Canadians (and Brits and everyone else - again, you know who you are)... do check out the Mrs. P. site. It's quite a major site and clearly they've got a lot invested in it. I found it a bit cumbersome to download, and everything had rather lengthy introductions before the "good stuff" so you should check it out before sending your kids there. However, there is quite a lot of content on the site, from games to Mrs. P. reading aloud.


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internshipBy on August 11, 2016Back to Blog list
2016-2017 Internship Program
Values Partnerships uses the power of faith-based and community partnerships to solve problems and change the world.
You will join a small team of consultants, applying your skills to a range of administrative and substantive tasks for clients in the government, non-profit, faith, advocacy, and entertainment space. You will assist with drafting, editing, and preparing written content as well as performing various outreach and client follow-up tasks. You may be asked to office needs as they arise. You will be included in regular staff meetings and occasional client meetings; working closely with Scott Buckhout and Courtney Brown who will provide program support.
Responsibilities and detailed projects will be determined based on your educational background, interest and skills.
Minimum qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program and maintaining student status throughout the program.
Returning to education on a full-time basis upon completing the internship.
Ability to commit to a minimum of 20 weeks (one semester) at Values Partnerships.
Preferred qualifications
Previous experience and/or interest in digital communications, social media, business consulting, advocacy, or community building.
Additional Details
You will be expected to work at least three days a week for at least five hours a day at a rate of $15 an hour. The details and schedule for each fellow will be set on a case-by-case basis.
Housing will NOT be provided. You should be prepared to find housing arrangements in the Washington, DC metro region for the duration of the program.
You will use your own computer and/or cell phone; however, should assistance be need because the applicant doesn't own a computer or phone, please note that on your application.
The Fellows program at Values Partnerships runs over two semesters, Fall and Spring, extendable by mutual agreement of the fellow and Values Partnerships.
About Values Partnerships:
Values Partnerships is a consulting firm in Washington DC that helps foundations, nonprofit organizations and private companies grow and expand religious and ethnic audiences. We work with foundations, nonprofits and governments to build faith community networks that solve specific social problems, from fatherlessness to hunger. We build advocacy campaigns for social causes, based in our extensive media experience and relationships. We assist private companies in solving problems and reaching new markets within grassroots communities, and forming partnerships with real value. You can find out more about our work and the clients we serve at www.valuespartnerships.com.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples and two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be from those who can recommend you for your professional and academic accomplishments, and they may NOT be from a relative or peer.
You can expect to receive notification about the status of your application within two weeks. Finalists will participate in a phone interview and/or an in-person meeting in Washington, DC with various members of the Values Partnerships team.
Send application materials and/or questions to Scott Buckhout – email@example.com.


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Balloons in Pakistan (new work) – d. yee
A photograph of my recent painting from the weekend. Check out the full un-cropped previous over at my blog.
Something rather modest and small in scale after having worked on my last large paintings. I have had this thought and image stuck in my mind of children with balloons in Pakistan. Something I felt inspired-moved by after seeing some photographs from an editorial of children there.
Something endearing, beautiful, touching, while a bit dark, I felt. The balloons were the only objects that brought life into the dismal landscape and scene.


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No is a complete sentence.
My amazing aunt taught me that, but it took years (too many years) before I fully understood and embraced it. She was teaching me to say no to the endless extras I was asked to do. It was liberating, thrilling, and terrifying to say no to serving on yet another committee or picking up the slack for a person fully capable of doing his job. She was teaching me to protect my health, my sanity, my family time. And I bless her for this lesson. I've embraced it. I even try to pass this lesson on to my people. Lately, however, I'm realizing we need to say a resounding NO to more than those pesky requests for our time.
- No to gossip.
- No to whining and complaining.
- No to time sucks.
- No to selfishness.
- No to turning a blind eye to the hurt around me.
- No to hatefulness.
- No to rude behavior.
Saying no is actually saying YES to a better life, to better relationships, to better times. Join me in saying NO today. As always, I wish you much joy!
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I'm not quite sure on the time frame, but I think it was about six months or so ago that I saw mention of Gilt Groupe, an invite-only, "flash sale" (usually only a couple days or so, with lots of stuff selling out within hours or even minutes) site that mainly caters to higher-end brands and designers (there was some questions raised by Put This On about their pricing/advertising about a month ago). Being the thrifty fellow that I am, I didn't think it would be a site that I'd need to join, but eventually signed up just to see what was being peddled.
As it turned out, just about everything on the site is waaaay out of my price point, and much of it laughably so. Once in a great while, though, I noticed an item that was close to something that I'd purchase, and I decided to hang out and see if anything caught my eye.
And it did!
While certainly not high-end, there was a batch of different Simple Shoes, including this gray tweed pair that caught my eye. The purchase price was $26 + $7 for shipping, which is certainly more than I'd pay for shoes at a thrift store, but I'd been on a bit of a shoe drought and got weak in the knees for the tweed. What can I say?
Unless they start stocking their site with more items under 30 dollars, I doubt I'll be a regular buyer, but heck, it was fun to do it once.
(Oh, and if you're not a member of Gilt but would like to experience the still mostly insanely priced sale items for yourself, leave me a comment and I'll shoot you an invite. Whee!)
Monday, April 12, 2010
Gilt without the guilt
Posted by mistermidwester at 7:14 PM
Labels: gilt groupe, sale, shoes
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Great pair! Would you mind sending me an invite? I've sent emails to join in the past, but for some reason they never go through. My email's email@example.com
Thanks so much for the invitation. I can't afford this stuff either, but I've always been interested to see what's available. Also, thanks for the heads up on the Polo sale.ReplyDelete
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This spring an entire issue of the Danish Geoscience journal Geoviden was dedicated to our research project "The Triassic–Jurassic boundary: Impact of a Large Igneous Province on the geobiosphere". Geoviden is a popular science magazine aimed at high school students and everyone else interested in geology and geography. Our issue is called "A crisis in the history of life" and presents the background, hypothesis and progress of our Geocenter Denmark financed project. Unfortunately for non-Scandinavian readers it is in Danish. It is richly illustrated and covers various aspects of our research. It can be downloaded for free using this link, so feel free to check it out: Geoviden No 1 2016: "En krise i livets historie"
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Triassic-Jurassic fossils from Scania: (I) dinosaur tracks
The Triassic-Jurassic transition of Scania has been one of my favourite research subjects since I was a student back in the late 1980ies. Back then I once again came in touch with the sedimentary rock escarpments of my hometown when working on two small research projects. I got to revisit slopes and outcrops where I used to play as a child, weathered but beautiful and home to bats and various spiders and various insects. Far from a safe playground but as kids, we loved the "wild" sanctuary within the city. Maybe that is where I first fell in love with geology?
If I had known back then when I was a kid, what creatures had actually roamed my "hometown area" during the latest Triassic, Rhaetian, I would probably have been even more fascinated by those rocks. But back then, fossils and dinosaurs was not common knowledge.
Eventhough the Rhaetian and Hettangian (earliest Jurassic) sedimentary rocks of Scania have been extensively quarried for coals and clays during many centuries, no dinosaur fossil bones have ever been recovered. But dinosaur trace fossils of the ichnogenus Grallator have been recovered at several localities, see e.g. Gierlinski and Ahlberg 1994. In this paper the authors describe two different Grallator ichnospecies from various localities in NW Scania. The larger Grallator sp. cf. giganteus, which measures 32 cm in length, and the smaller 15-26 cm long Grallator soltykovensis.
To date, the Scanian Grallator-trackmakers are unidentified. The Scanian Grallator tracks were defintely made by biped dinosaurs and display between three and four digits, three pointed forward and one backwards. The presence of many tracks of various size (between 15 and 35 cm in length) at southern Vallåkra (no longer exposed outcrop) suggest they were left by a herd, or pack if they were carnivors, of juvenile and adult individuals (Gierlinski and Ahlberg, 1994). My own research on dating the Triassic-Jurassic boundary (by palynology) sediments clearly shows that the tracks were all made during the Rhaetian. Hence, we do not know if the dinosaur-taxa that left these tracks survived the end-Triassic mass extinction event.
Hopefully one day someone will recover the fossil bones of the dinosaurs that left these amazing tracks and roamed the latest Triassic Scanian landscape.


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Percy Jackson and The Sea of Monsters is the second instalment of Rick Riordan's Olympians series. After Talia's Tree is poisoned, and Percy finds out Grover is in danger, Percy, Annabeth, and Percy's new found Cyclops brother Tyson, set out on a quest to find grover and the golden fleece that will save the camp. Percy and his friends receive help from unlikely people, and face dangers like no other. They must work together, forget all their differences and trust one another in order to save the camp.
Percy and his friends struggle with forgiveness, pride, and jealousy in the thrilling instalment of Riordan's series. Like always, Riordan creates characters that are easy to relate to, even considering the different circumstances between the characters and reality. As always, there is the constant worry, and fear that the beloved characters are going to experience something bad, and in this book, there is a new challenge, and danger lurking around every corner. The shocks keep on coming up until the last page with the resurrection of a child of the big three, who, just like Percy, is a threat to Olympus and The Gods.
Not only is the danger prominent in the novel, but there is also a noticeable amout of character development. Within Percy, and his friends, it's easy to see that they aren't just kids any more. They're growing up, they're maturing, they are becoming the heroes that their world needs.
Riordan continues to amaze and educate me with his knowledge of myth and legend, and as the series continues I expect to learn more, and experience more with Percy Jackson and his friends.


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The Royal Shakespeare Company is to return to Camden's Roundhouse in November to present a repertoire of plays including Romeo And Juliet, Antony And Cleopatra, The Winter's Tale, Julius Caesar, As You Like It and King Lear.
The season of shows, which also includes two productions – Hamlet and The Comedy Of Errors – aimed at young theatregoers, is presented by an ensemble of 44 actors who have been working on the productions since January 2009. It will hope to recreate the Laurence Olivier Award-winning success of The Histories, which played at the Roundhouse in 2008.
Speaking about the season, RSC Artistic Director Michael Boyd said: "It is great to be returning to the Roundhouse where we had such success with The Histories cycle in 2008. London audiences will be able to see our ensemble in full flight – 44 actors pushing each other to set the bar of their achievements higher. From work of great emotion, elemental chaos and haunting tragedy, to moments of subversive wit and unabashed clowning, they have responded to a repertoire encompassing the broadest scope of human experience. When they touch down at the Roundhouse in our specially built auditorium in November it will mark a significant highpoint two years into their journey together."
Romeo And Juliet, which stars Sam Troughton and Mariah Gale as the world's most famous lovers and is directed by Laurence Olivier Award-winner Rupert Goold, opens the Roundhouse season. Darrell D'Silva and Kathryn Hunter play another set of lovers in the Boyd-directed Antony And Cleopatra. Boyd also directs pastoral comedy As You Like It.
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This is the second part of my multipart Comic Making Tournament series. Part 1 is here.
As I worked on collecting prizes, advertising, and other logistics, I also thought about the structure of the tournament itself. I needed events of varying difficulty to appeal to all ages, but simple enough to be run single handedly. I also wanted to make sure that both original and pre-drawn templates would be equally represented, so kids who liked one or the other could enjoy themselves.
In the end, I came up with five main events, plus three variants designed for groups:
1. Short-form Pre-drawn - The simplest. Individual students are given a handful of pre-drawn comics to fill out. Each comic is standalone and with content based on a theme drawn at random.
2. Short-form Original - Students are given one of each of the blank templates (2x2, 2x3, 2x4) and fill them out in turn. Each comic is given a different theme.
3. Long-form Pre-drawn - Students have to write several multipage story arcs using a group of related pre-drawn templates. Each different arc is given a theme.
4. Long-form Original - Using 2x3 blank templates, students create a single multipage story arc based on a given theme. The arcs can be as long as they want.
5. Speed - Kids are given a stack of pre-drawn templates and have to fill them out as quickly as possible. Quantity over quality!
Short-form pre-drawn and the two long-form events were also setup as group events, where a team of kids could compete against another team. In the end, no one registered as a team, so only the five main events took place.
With the events finalized, I also turned to how to judge them. I need a quantitative way for the judges to rank each student. I took inspiration from Iron Chef's scoring method. The criterion were:
1. Creativity, used for all five events. This was generally weighted more than spelling or art quality, to reward imagination even when skills were lacking.
2. Use of Topic, used for the first four.
3. Spelling and Grammar, used for the two Pre-drawn competitions. This was intended to encourage kids to use more than just simple words or sentences. I setup the scoring matrix so that a kid who attempted to write a lot but made mistakes would still get mroe points than someone who wrote perfectly but only a little.
4. Artistic quality, used for the two Original events. This was meant to differentiate between stick figures and finely drawn figures.
5. Quantity, used heavily only for Speed. Since the point of speed was to see how many comics a kid could create in a set time, this made sense.
Each criterion was given a point scale with precise definitions, to ensure uniform measuring by the judges.
I was anticipating a high number of students, so mechanisms to handle high turnout were put in place. Three-person/team tiers were to be used, with the winners of each tier then facing each other. This would allow multiple runnings of the same event to be held at once. And as the winners of a tier faced off, the others could continue on to the next event. Actual participation was small enough that these more complicated procedures didn't have to be implemented. But I'm keeping them in mind for future tournaments that may be larger.
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Sony Ericsson revealed plans to introduce its second generation with two new Xperia minis: the Xperia Mini and Xperia Mini Pro smartphone.
The new Xperia mini line has two options: the standard version, and the "pro" version which has a slide-out keyboard. In many other respects, however, these devices have undergone quite a bit of change.
In the first place, because they have a bigger 3.0″ screen, the Xperia Mini is actually slightly larger than the previous generation. The width and thickness have remained the same across generations, however.
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Chinese automobile companies sold 2.22 million vehicles in October as sales surged year on year while production rebounded, according to new official data released today.
China's automobile sales grew 11.
8 per cent to 2.22 million vehicles in October, while output ended previous drops by edging up 7.1 per cent year on year to 2.19 million.
Some 19.28 million vehicles were sold in the first 10 months of 2015, 1.5 per cent more than in the same period last year, according to the latest official data.
Production was marginally higher on the same basis.
Sales growth in October mainly came from the growth in demand for passenger cars and new energy vehicles, state-run Xinhua quoted a China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said in a statement as saying.
Passenger car sales jumped 13.3 per cent year on year to 1.94 million in October, while sales of new energy cars grew five times year on year to 34,316, according to the CAAM.
Output of pure electric and plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles in October, 2015 was 850 per cent and 200 per cent higher, respectively, than in October, 2014, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology yesterday.
Exports of automobiles fell 26.5 per cent year on year to 54,000 vehicles in October and dropped 17.5 per cent in the first ten months of this year.
China's automobile market cooled in the early months of 2015 as a result of the economic slowdown, fierce competition and purchase limit policies in first-tier cities.
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How does correlation structure differ between real and fabricated data-sets?
- Noori Akhtar-Danesh1Email author and
- Mahshid Dehghan-Kooshkghazi2
© Akhtar-Danesh and Dehghan-Kooshkghazi; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2003
- Received: 26 June 2003
- Accepted: 29 September 2003
- Published: 29 September 2003
Misconduct in medical research has been the subject of many papers in recent years. Among different types of misconduct, data fabrication might be considered as one of the most severe cases. There have been some arguments that correlation coefficients in fabricated data-sets are usually greater than that found in real data-sets. We aim to study the differences between real and fabricated data-sets in term of the association between two variables.
Three examples are presented where outcomes from made up (fabricated) data-sets are compared with the results from three real data-sets and with appropriate simulated data-sets. Data-sets were made up by faculty members in three universities. The first two examples are devoted to the correlation structures between continuous variables in two different settings: first, when there is high correlation coefficient between variables, second, when the variables are not correlated. In the third example the differences between real data-set and fabricated data-sets are studied using the independent t-test for comparison between two means.
In general, higher correlation coefficients are seen in made up data-sets compared to the real data-sets. This occurs even when the participants are aware that the correlation coefficient for the corresponding real data-set is zero. The findings from the third example, a comparison between means in two groups, shows that many people tend to make up data with less or no differences between groups even when they know how and to what extent the groups are different.
This study indicates that high correlation coefficients can be considered as a leading sign of data fabrication; as more than 40% of the participants generated variables with correlation coefficients greater than 0.70. However, when inspecting for the differences between means in different groups, the same rule may not be applicable as we observed smaller differences between groups in made up compared to the real data-set. We also showed that inspecting the scatter-plot of two variables can be considered as a useful tool for uncovering fabricated data.
- Birth Weight
- Faculty Member
- Correlation Structure
- Time Faculty Member
- Percent Response Rate
Misconduct in medical research has been the subject of many papers in recent years [1–5]. The usual types of misconduct include fabrication and falsification of data, plagiarism, deceptive reporting of results, suppression of existing data, and deceptive design or analysis [4, 6]. At the same time, there has been much effort to reveal fraudulent data and to equip statisticians with some techniques for detecting such data [7, 8]. In a recent paper, the roles of biostatisticians in preventing and detecting of fraud in clinical trials have been discussed and different methods for detecting fraudulent data have been suggested [6]. For instance, it has been shown in many articles that the standard deviation for fabricated data is less than that of the corresponding real data [8] and there are arguments that the correlation coefficient between two variables in a fabricated data-set is usually greater than that of the real data-set [6]. However, we could not find any paper about the correlation structure of fabricated data in the literature.
In this article we study an extreme case of fraud, i.e. data fabrication, which could have much more effect on conclusions drawn from medical research than any other type of fraud. Particularly, we emphasise on some simple techniques that might be useful for detecting fabricated data. The techniques are based on the relationship between variables. These methods could be useful not just because of the ethics that must be observed in the research process but because of the possible consequences that fabricated data could have on health care practice.
In this work three examples of real data-sets are considered. For the first two data-sets our main objective is to find out how closely the correlation structures of real data-sets could be reconstructed with fabricated data. In order to investigate the correlation structure of fabricated data, summary statistics of two real data-sets were shown to the faculty members at Shiraz Medical School and Jahrom Medical School in Iran. These faculty members were from the departments of clinical and basic sciences including Community Medicine, Microbiology, Physiology, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, etc. Statisticians and epidemiologists were not asked to participate in this study. We met each faculty member in person and spent about 10 to 30 minutes to explain our objectives and the summary statistics of the two real data-sets. Then, they were asked to make up similar data-sets for 40 hypothetical subjects using forms provided as if they were attempting fraud by fabricating data for a real study.
The sample size of 40 hypothetical subjects is based on the following considerations. To detect a correlation coefficient greater than 0.40 with type 1 error 0.05 and power 0.80 a sample size of 37 is sufficient (9). We felt that our colleagues would be willing to make up as many as 40 data-points, so there would be good power to detect correlation of 0.40. The results proved that this sample size was enough for most cases.
Respondents were asked to make up their data within the same range indicated by the real data-sets. Thirty-four people returned their completed forms within one week, providing 34 data-sets for each example which are analysed in this article.
In Example 3 the mean of a continuous variable is compared between two groups. This does not deal directly with the correlation coefficient between two continuous variables, but provides a further instance of how made up data-sets can be differentiated from the corresponding real data-set. This can be regarded as an example of association between a continuous and a categorical variable. Each respondent was asked to make up data for 30 hypothetical subjects in each group. Based on the observed means and standard deviations of the real data-set, type 1 error of 0.05, and power of 0.80, a sample size of 25 in each group is sufficient. To be more conservative we chose sample size 30 in each group.
In all examples the made up data-sets were produced "by hand".
For each example the results from the made up data-sets are compared with results of 2500 appropriate computer-generated data-sets. These simulated random samples are drawn with replacement either based on the specifications of the corresponding real data-set and the theory of normal distribution (Example 1 and Example 3) or from the real data-set (Example 2).
In this section the differences between the real and made up data-sets are shown in term of the association between variables.
Example 1
Summary statistics of height and weight for 65 students
Correlation between variables
Height (cm)
r = 0.43
Weight (kg)
Comparison between the significance levels of the correlations for the made up data-sets and 2500 random samples produced based on the specifications of Table 1*
p ≤ 0.05
0.05 <p ≤ 0.10
p > 0.10
Made up
24 (70.6%)
3 (8.8%)
7 (20.6%)
137 (5.5%)
125 (5.0%)
2238 (89.5%)
In addition, 19 (56%) of these made up data-sets had correlation coefficients greater than 0.43. The correlation coefficient in 18 (53%) data-sets was greater than 0.70, and in ten (29%) was 0.90 or higher. In comparison, only 5.5% of the simulated data-sets had correlation coefficients statistically different from 0.43. Thus, the made up (fabricated) data-sets yielded considerably higher correlation coefficients than the corresponding real or randomly generated data-sets.
Example 2
Summary statistics of gestational age (GA) and birth weight for 637 newborn boys
GA (week)
r = 0.031
Weight (gr)
(p > 0.20)
Table 3 was provided to the participants and they were asked to make up gestational age and birth weight for 40 hypothetical babies in the same range as shown by Table 3, as if they were fabricating the data instead of collecting the real data.
Comparison between the made up data-sets and 2500 real random samples from 637 newborn boys of the p-values of the correlation between GA and birth weight+
p ≤ 0.05
0.05 <p ≤ 0.10
p > 0.10
22 (64.7%)
1 (2.9%)
11 (32.4%)
Samples from the Real data-set
109 (4.4%)
113 (4.5%)
2278 (91.1%)
Furthermore, in the 22 made up data-sets with correlation coefficients statistically different from zero, 20 (59%) of them had a positive correlation coefficient and only in two the correlation coefficient was negative. Indeed, in 13 (38%) of them the correlation coefficient was greater than 0.70 and in 5 (15%) more than 0.90.
Example 3
Summary statistics of communication skill in two groups of students
Group (No.)
t = 3.66
Conventional (31)
p < 0.001
As Figure 4 shows, compared to the real data-set many participants produced data-sets with smaller mean differences between groups which was surprising as we were expecting larger differences between groups. It could have happened by chance as the number of respondents was small (n = 17). On the other hand, it might be the nature of the fabricated data for comparing two treatment groups. In other words, observing large differences between groups for fabricated data might not be a reasonable and justified expectation. All in all, those are the only made up data-sets of this type that we are aware of and much more needs to be done to find out the true nature of fabricated data for comparing means between groups.
Comparison between made up and simulated data-sets about communication skill++
p ≤ 0.05
0.05 <p ≤ 0.10
p > 0.10
Made up
9 (52.9%)
2 (11.8%)
6 (35.3%)
2151 (86.0%)
180 (7.2%)
169 (6.8%)
In this research we aimed to find out similarities and differences between real and made up data-sets regarding the association between variables. Although the made up data-sets for this research are not real cases of fabricated data, participants were asked to make up data as close as possible to real data, an inclination which is prominent in data fabrication.
In the first two examples we focused on the Pearson correlation coefficient. The third example is not directly about correlation between variables. However, it relates to the association between a categorical variable, dichotomous here, and a continuous variable.
About 30 percent of participants in Example 1 produced data with correlation coefficients greater than 0.90 between height and weight, where the correlation coefficient for the real data-set was 0.43. In Example 2, 15 percent of participants produced data with correlation coefficient greater than 0.90 even though there was no correlation between birth weight and gestational age (gestational age ≥ 38 weeks). Except in longitudinal data where large correlation coefficients occur when the same variable is observed at close time-points, correlation coefficients above 0.80 are not often seen. Therefore, a high correlation coefficient could be regarded as a key point for suspicion when checking for fabricated data.
In Example 3, the expectation was that participants would produce data with larger mean differences between groups than in the corresponding real data, but they produced data with smaller differences. This could be because of the small number of respondents (n = 17). On the other hand, the expectation of observing greater differences between groups, consistent with what we observed for correlations between continuous variables, might not be applicable here. To our knowledge, little, if any, has been done on detecting fabricated data by comparing mean values between groups. This article may be considered as the first step in this regard and much more is needed to be done.
As the last point, there was a considerable number of non-respondents in this survey. Although we never can expect to obtain 100 percent response rate, there were some other factors which could have affected this study. First, some people may hesitate to make up data even when they know that it is used just for research purposes. Second, our request for making up data-sets for Example 3 was circulated to the faculty members at the School of Nursing at the end of the winter semester. At that time faculty members were busy with exams and marking, so would have had little time to participate in the study.
In this survey made up data-sets were used to find out the similarities and differences between fabricated and real data-sets. The results indicate that high correlation coefficients can be considered as a potential sign of data fabrication. However, for differences between mean values in different groups, the same rule may not apply. We also showed that inspecting a scatter-plot of two variables can be a useful tool for uncovering fabricated data. As Bailey [8] concluded, statistical inference is necessary but may not be sufficient for detecting fabricated data. Sometimes inspecting appropriate graphs could be much more informative than applying statistical techniques and tests.
We are grateful to Dr Elizabeth Rideout for making available to us the data-set for Example 3. We also benefited from her invaluable comments on the first draft of this article. We are thankful to Professor Harry Shannon for his comments and reading the final draft. We are also thankful to the referees for their invaluable comments. We would like to thank our colleagues at Jahrom Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, and School of Nursing at McMaster University for making up the data-sets. Our students at Jahrom Medical School kindly provided us their height and weight measurements for Example 1.
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Swans Bluff Homesite with Day Dock Privileges
Large building lot in beautiful Swans Bluff. Over 3/4 acre near the community park on Queens Creek, with Gazebo and Day Dock. 3 bedroom septic permit on file, with no expiration date. Located just outside Swansboro town limits (no city taxes!) and minutes to Swansboro schools ,shopping, Hammocks Beach State Park, beaches of Emerald Isle and Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville. Lot is wooded, level and surrounded by custom homes. Excellent location for your new year-round or vacation home! $67,500
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Enriquez Ancestral House (Bulacan, Bulacan)
Enriquez Ancestral House
Bulacan, Bulacan
Constructed during the 1850s, it is one of the ancestral houses found in San Jose, Bulacan, Bulacan. Some of the documents of Marcelo H. del Pilar were found in this house. It houses a museum of rare antiques and historical artifacts. It is presently owned by acclaimed Filipino food historian Milagros Enriquez.
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Berry-rich Cabernet along with bold, old-vine zinfandel are the pillars of character that set the standard for this basket. They're paired with gourmet savories and sweets to create a happy celebration at any address, including 5th Avenue.
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Cress Lodi California ZinfandelEntice the senses with aromas of roasted plum, blackberry jam and dark cherry with this full-bodied old vine Zinfandel.
Godiva 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate Almond TabletIndulgent smooth dark chocolate with almonds, characterized by its deep, balanced flavor.
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Olive Oil and Sea Salt Crostini d'ItaliaItalian for "little toasts", these crisp, savory crackers are blended with authentic coarse sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. Try them topped with cheese, vegetables, dips or cured meats.
Red Chile PeanutsA lightly salted all natural peanuts for an irresistible snack with just the right amount of heat.
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Fresh Virginia PeanutsExtra-large Virginia peanuts that are fresh and flavorful with a distinctive crunch. All-natural salt enhances the flavor of these premium peanuts.
Istro Cabernet SauvignonSmoked cherry walnut on the nose leads into a satin vanilla mouthfeel and ripe-off-the-vine berry flavor. Finish is long and subtle with excellent Cabernet character.
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Pacific Wild-Caught Smoked SalmonRobust and full-flavored smoked Pacific salmon. Flakes delicately for easy serving on crackers.
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Cress Lodi California Zinfandel
Entice the senses with aromas of roasted plum, blackberry jam and dark cherry with this old vine Zinfandel. Full bodied, rich on the palate, and layered with hints of sweet spice, it's a classic example of big and bold California red wine. Ideal with beef or lamb, this wine can be enjoyed now or cellared through 2019.
Istro Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet gives Istro its silky smooth character from start to finish. Deeply purple colored, Istro offers an exuberant nose of cassis and smoky cherry with hints of vanilla spice, fruitcake and dried flowers. Full, velvety, rich and spicy, it shows great length.
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I have some stories to tell and we should catch up...
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
It's Been a While...
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Yay! I missed reading your posts. I've been checking back occasionally on your blog these past months, and I'm happy to see you're back.ReplyDelete
I was always nervous about subbing. That is probably going to be my first job...before I can actually find a full time one, and I'm nervous to try it.
But your trip sounds SO fun! I wanted to go to Austria for so long!
I'm so sorry the job hunt isn't going well!! Subbing does sound tough, especially when teachers give you all that attitude and kids are primed to act out when they have a sub. If it was your own class, I'm sure it would be different.ReplyDelete
Your trip to Vienna sounds AMAZING!! Makes me want to go, like...tomorrow.
Sometimes life shows its teeth on us and makes us sad and frustrated. Hang in there I am sure you will eventually find the way to manage everything. I agree Austria is very beautiful!ReplyDelete


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As the title states. I'm curious about a few aspects:
1) Is there some reason why people research say, hurricane BPOs, to some high ME, like 40-50 where the savings over an ME of 20 is on the order of 20k isk?
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Cornfield Bucks
(Originally published in Canadian Deer Hunting)
© By Othmar Vohringer
On a cold and blustery November morning in 1996 I sat in my tree stand located on a narrow bench of a steep slope from where I had an excellent view of deer activity. At the base of the slope was a large cornfield. The deer would feed all night on the corn and in the morning headed towards the top of the ridge passing by my stand and eventually into a thicket of young pines. It was the perfect set up for a morning stand.
At around 7:30 am I saw movement down at the edge of cornfield. A look through the binoculars revealed three does and a good buck moving onto the trail that would bring them past my stand. Instantly the numbness in my body from the hours of motionless waiting disappeared in anticipation. Quietly I removed an arrow from the quiver and put it on the bowstring and then attached the release. I was ready for the deer. Since the buck was still a small fork horn I decided to take the first doe that passed under my stand.
The deer were about a quarter of the way up the slope when they heard a sound and stopped dead in their tracks. I heard the sound too and it sounded like the shuffling of a person, perhaps another hunter. The sound came from quite a distance but the deer are alert at this time of year and have grown very wise due to the immense hunting pressure. The lead deer, a mature and wise doe, flicked her ears back and forth in an effort to pinpoint the exact direction the sound came from. Meanwhile the deers noses worked overtime, sucking the air in to detect the slightest scent molecule that would alert them to danger. After about five minutes of listening and sniffing the air, the deer seemed convinced that there was no imminent danger but deemed it prudent to turn back to the security of the dense cornfield.
After that brief encounter I sat in my stand for another hour or so without seeing any more deer. Since the deer had decided not to come to me I knew it was time to set plan B into action- I would have to stalk them in the cornfield. The numbing cold that seeped deep into my bones from sitting in the stand for several hours contributed to that decision and I looked forward to do some walking and stalking.
s are not only a favorite food source for deer but also offer shelter and security. I have observed many times that deer spend all day in a cornfield, especially big bucks, when the hunting pressure gets to them. Deer have learned that in most cases hunters do not venture into cornfields and thus they feel quite secure in these large fields.
While it is certainly not easy to stalk upon deer in a cornfield it is not impossible to do. The biggest problems for a hunter attempting to stalk deer in a cornfield are noise from brushing against dry cornstalks, limited visibility in the thick cornrows and wind direction. Lets look at the above problems in detail and see how we can overcome them.
The two biggest challenges a deer hunter has to overcome are the animals keen senses of hearing and smell. To camouflage the sounds of clothing and gear brushing against the dry corn stalks it is best to wait for windy weather. Deer don't like wind because it makes it difficult for them to hear and smell so they will usually stop traveling and sit the weather out. For the cornfield stalking hunter wind means that his sounds will be muffled amidst all the sounds of rustling cornstalks.
As I said above windy weather will muffle the noise you make but in a cornfield wind currents can be very unpredictable. This is not so much an issue when the winds are strong and thus eliminate any unpredictable breezes that may carry your scent where you don't want it to go.
Limited visibility:
Cornfield deer hunting can be very exciting because visibility for both deer and hunter are very limited. It is possible to stalk almost to within touching distance of a deer. Careful stalking and long observation times are necessary to avoid deer spooking or you being surprised by a deer. Because of the short distances involved the best cornfield hunting weapons are bows, muzzleloaders and slug guns with short barrels. These weapons are easier to maneuver around in the dense cornfield. Shooting ranges are often so close that the use of bow pin sights and rifle scopes are superfluous. Bow hunters can learn to shoot instinctively at distances of up to 20 yards, as there often will not be enough time to sight the target with a pin and peep sighting system. Firearm hunters can use open sights; a scope if used at all, should be low powered, no more than 4x power.
Practice shooting fast, as many shots will be short and fast at alert deer.
How to successfully stalk deer in a cornfield:
Cornfields consist of single cornstalk rows. Deer usually feed, travel and rest in the narrow lanes between standing cornrows. The best way I have found to stalk a cornfield is by starting at one corner of the cornfield on the downwind side. Good camouflage from head to toe including hands and face are essential. The bow or gun should be held against your chest in a vertical position so that the weapon doesn't brush against cornstalks as you cross the rows. Begin with your eyes and ears on full alert at the downwind side of the cornfield. Slowly sneak across the cornfield from row to row, cautiously peeking up and down each row before you move on to the next row.
After you have reached the far end of the cornfield, walk down as far as you can see within the cornrows – 40 to 80 yards depending on the density of corn leaves and ground weeds. Now cut back across the rows in the opposite direction as described above, again slowly moving from row to row peeking up and down each row for deer. Never try to move the whole body at once through a row of corn. First move your head into the row and slowly move it to either side looking for deer. If the coast is clear slowly move one foot and then the other into the row. Continue this back and forth pattern until you have covered the whole field – or you spot a deer.
If you see something that looks like a deer in the field but aren't quite sure take a look at it with the binoculars since dirt, clumps of weed or crunched up cornstalks can look from a distance like bedded deer. Also make sure you look not only to the sides of each row but also in front of you and behind you before you move on to the next row, it could well be that a deer is right ahead of you or moved behind you while you where busy watching your sides.
You see a buck bedded down in the cornfield- now what?
If you have identified a deer as legal game you can take the shot immediately if the deer is within range of your chosen weapon and you have a clear shot at its vitals. You also can stalk closer to the deer but before you begin your stalk use your binoculars to check the surroundings and the intended stalking route for any other deer that may be nearby. Spooking a deer will ruin your stalk and hunt for that day.
If the coast is clear do the following:
Quietly backtrack 10 to 15 cornrows; the idea is to put enough standing cornrows between you and the deer to block its view. Now comes the most difficult part of the stalk. Slowly and quietly sneak down the cornrow in the direction where the deer is bedded. Don't rush your approach and be as quiet as possible, any slight mistake you make now will result in the deer jumping up and being gone. Remember deer always sleep with both ears at full alert and one eye open. When you have closed some distance to the deer you're faced with the difficult task of stalking back across the intervening cornrows. Again check frequently with your binoculars for hidden deer and your targeted deer. Should the targeted deer suddenly become alert, freeze on the spot - don't move as much as a muscle until the buck relaxes again. Once you have closed the distance you need and have an open shooting lane - take the shot.
Going after bucks in standing cornfields is a tough task but lots of fun too and you should give it a try, especially in areas where deer are under heavy hunting pressure. In such areas deer will seek standing cornfields as sanctuaries so be prepared to see lots of deer in a cornfield. Before you attempt to hunt on croplands make sure you get permission from the landowner first.
Back to my standing cornfield hunt on that blustery cold November day: Just a few minutes into the stalk I busted a bedded doe, she jumped up and sounded the alarm. Within seconds the cornfield came alive with deer running and jumping all around me. Although I didn't shoot a deer on that day it made me realize that cornfields can be real hot spots for deer, holding big bucks you never thought are in your hunting area.
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December 2015 Newsletter
This is it.
The last full newsletter for 2015.
This Friday, 4th December at 12:15pm we celebrate a momentous occasion for our member Sunday Millar who will turn 100 on Saturday. Following play on Friday morning, we will have a birthday cake to help her celebrate this tremendous achievement. Study findings in 2000 have shown that Bridge is not only good for maintaining mental health, it also boosts your immune system. Sunday has been playing Bridge for a number of years now, and I am confident that this has played a significant factor in her reaching the Centenary. Congratulations Sunday!
'tis The Season, and thanks to Celia Power for the loan of a Christmas Tree, and Tracey Lewis for decorating, the club has a festive feel about it in the last weeks of the Bridge playing year.
By now you should have received your invoice for your 2016 Club membership fee. Once you have paid this, you will be able to collect your parking sticker for 2016 from the office. The coming years Programme booklet will be available from Saturday at the the Club Restricted Christmas Fun Tournament. The luscious Hot Pink colour should help you to find it when needed through the coming year.
In this months newsletter we bring you
Upcoming Tournaments at Auckland Bridge Club
Member Achievements at Club, Regional, and National level
December 5th 2015 Club Restricted
Christmas Tournament
$20 entry
Lunch provided
Members only.
No two Open players can enter as a partnership
January 4th,5th & 6th 2016
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The Jura Impressa F8 Automatic Espresso Machine is the perfect answer for anyone who wants a brewing system that provides quality, control and convenience in one elegantly designed package. The sleek appearance of the Impressa F8 makes it as attractive as it is intelligent.
A full range of customizable brewing options allows you to brew the perfect beverage each and every time. A built in grinder brings another level of quality and convenience to this model. Finally, the patented Jura Fine Foam Frother ensures the perfect milk foam for any beverage type. Now you can brew any beverage, including lattes, cappuccinos and even macchiatos, with the precision of a professional barista with this automatic machine! It was an immense excitement to do this Jura Impressa F8 Review.
Features and Specifications
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 14 x 11.2 inches
- Weight: 22 pounds
- Easy one touch brewing
- Large capacity 64 oz water reservoir
- TFT color display
- Built in Aroma Plus grinder
- Swiss made
- Jura fine foam milk frothing technology
- Easy to use rotary switch for program selection
- Adjustable coffee strength
- Limited 2 year manufacturer's warranty
- Auto off energy saving feature
- Full beverage customization
- 15 bar high-performance pump
- Wireless capability
A Fully Programmable Brewing System
The full programmability of the Jura Impressa F8 ensures that you get the perfect beverage each and every time, regardless of your personal preferences. Control the temperature, volume and even strength of each drink. Additionally, 12 separate drink options allow you to brew absolutely any beverage that you can find at your favorite coffee shop.
TFT Display Technology
The TFT display makes programming the Impressa F8 easy and fun. With crystal clear, colorful displays, the different screens are easier to follow than flat, monotone menus. Additionally, the colorful fonts and images make the interface more enjoyable to use. A rotary switch further adds to the fun and ease of this model's programmability.
Components of Jura Impressa F8
The Jura F8 comes with a 15-bar pump pressure that provides top quality espresso for lattes and cappuccinos. A large capacity 64 oz water reservoir allows you to brew numerous drinks without having to worry about refilling the water. Depending on the size cup you use, you can brew anywhere from 8-12 coffees before needing to add water. Pull as many as 32 shots of espresso with a single round of water, taking away for milk frothing of course.
- Full programmability allows you to choose the size of your beverage, the temperature of the water, and even the strength of the brew. You can create personalized programs to enable one touch brewing for even the most customized beverage.
- Jura fine foam technology ensures that you get the perfect milk froth for cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos. All you have to do is add milk and choose the setting for the froth of your choice. The Impressa F8 will do the rest!
- The built in Aroma Plus grinder is designed to provide perfectly ground coffee each and every time. Aroma Plus technology improves the grinder's performance, producing perfect grounds in half the time of other grinders.
- A rotary switch makes programming the Impressa F8 both quick and easy. Rather than having to use multiple buttons or a touch screen interface, you can scroll through options with the speed and ease of a rotary switch. This helps to prevent mistakes made by pressing the wrong button accidentally.
- Fully versatile brewing offers a full range of different beverages. Choose from 12 different options, including coffee, espresso, macchiato options, latte options and cappuccino. This full range of choices means that you can brew any of your favorite coffee shop beverages right in the comfort of your own home.
- Three separate hot water options allow you to choose the best hot water for your needs. Whether you are making tea, hot chocolate or soup, you can now customize the hot water with the same precision as any other beverage on the Impressa F8.
- A TFT display makes using the Jura Impressa F8 easier and more fun. Not only is the interface clear and easy to read, but the colorful display makes the whole experience more enjoyable than those mono tone menus that are dull and often hard to read.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance of the Jura Impressa F8 is fully automated. Pre-programmed cleaning functions include rinsing, full cleaning, and even descaling. This fully automated cleaning and maintenance system ensures that you will get the best results from your Impressa F8 for the life of the machine.
Despite the automated nature of the cleaning programs, they will actually require you to initiate the process. The Jura F8 will inform you when these programs should be performed, so you don't have to worry about keeping track of time or use yourself. Simply respond to the alerts when they arise and you will keep your machine in peak condition.
There are a few things that you will have to clean manually, however. The milk wand needs to be cleaned THOROUGHLY after each and every use. This will prevent residue build up that could affect the taste of the milk later on. Additionally, you will need to clean the drip tray periodically, either by wiping off, rinsing out or washing in hot soapy water for a good deep cleaning.
Wiping out the bean hopper periodically with a damp cloth will help to reduce the oils from the beans getting into the machine. These oils will create a sticky build up that can clog the grinder or just get into the system and affect the overall performance of the machine. Keeping the hopper clean will help reduce this effect.
Finally, as with any coffee brewer, you will need to clean the dirty grounds after use. As for the machine itself, a damp cloth will be enough to remove most spills and restore the Impressa F8 to its full luster again.
The Problem with Built-in Grinders
While the notion of a complete grinder/brewer system seems ideal, it can in fact create some issues. The biggest problem with any built-in component is that you don't have access to it. Thus, you won't be able to clean the grinder in the Jura Impressa F8 the way you would be able to clean an independent grinder. This means that oil buildup from dark roast beans will become a problem over time. If you use lighter, dryer beans, then you will help preserve the grinder's performance for the life of the machine.
The Coffee by Impressa F8
The coffee brewed from the Jura F8 is top quality, both in terms of temperature and consistency. A fully programmable interface enables you to customize the temperature, volume and strength of your coffee. Additionally, the milk frother offers a complete range of milk foaming options, making lattes and cappuccinos quick and easy. The only real downside is that the temperature of the milk doesn't get much above room temperature. This results in a cooling effect to any latte or espresso drink. Fortunately, the espresso starts at a high temperature, so this isn't as bad as it could be.
- The Jura F8 TFT display offers crisp, colorful graphics that are clear to read and easy to follow
- Extremely hot brewing temperatures provide 183°F coffee and 176°F espresso
- Quick and easy startup
- Attractive, chic appearance
- Auto power off feature
- Large water reservoir
- Fully programmable interface allows for complete customization
- Milk can prove less hot than preferred
- Price is outside many budgets
- Oil from coffee beans can clog system
- All plastic design feels less durable than stainless steel models
- Machine is noisy when in use
The Jura Impressa F8 has been fairly well received by customers overall. Considering its above average price point, there will be higher expectations regarding this machine's performance. In terms of coffee quality, the Impressa receives top marks. The same is true with regard to the Impressa's interface. Both the easy to read TFT display and the easy to use rotary switch make programming the Impressa fun and simple. The only drawback is the temperature of the milk which is usually the same in most of the super automatics. Talking about the pricing part, the Jura Impressa F8 price is also not a bar as it is reasonably priced under $2000, and it's worth of features. If you like your lattes a little on the cool side, then the F8 might be the right model for you.
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First Wilshire Investing Brochure
About the Overall Project
Many companies believe that printing an unedited manuscript on an inkjet printer is frugal and smart, but it finally dawned on First Wilshire, a successful small cap money management firm, that it was neither. Instead, they found the unwieldy word document to be an expensive waste of time and resources. POP pared down the unwieldy document to eight pages. We also designed a new identity comprising a logo, business card, stationery, label, and presentation folder. The color scheme incorporates a lighter shade of metallic green that catches the eye without seeming too off-putting to the conservative investor.