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Rebecca West, a design psychology coach, interior designer and founder of Seriously Happy Homes, joined staff writer Jura Koncius for our Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt.
Q: What should you do if what makes you happy does not make your partner happy, such as clutter and organization?
A: I see this a lot, and I find the key is to have a conversation not about the clutter, but about your combined goals. If the cluttery ones can express what the clutter brings to their life (happy memories, or maybe they need to see stuff to know that it exists) and if the tidy ones can express how the clutter is a hardship (maybe it creates a lot of stress or embarrassment), then you can start to understand what each person needs and try to find a way to solve for both. Maybe the clutter goes into a couple of rooms, or maybe there's a monthly tidying session. There is nearly always a good compromise if you can start by understanding where the other person is coming from.
Q: I have $300 to spend on something for my home that will make me happy. What would you recommend to get the most "happy" for my money?
A: I truly believe that having a happy home does not require having a ton of money. I had to make over my entire home on a recently divorced, unemployed budget before I launched my career, so I know it can be done. For me, paint is one of my favorite makeover tools. It is amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do to a room and how you feel in it. What I really recommend is stepping back and asking yourself, "If I could wave a magic wand and change just one thing about my home right now, what would it be?" The answer will be different for everyone. Sometimes it's about getting rid of something, such as a piece of furniture that reminds you of an old relationship. Sometimes it's about selling something that was "expensive," which makes you feel guilty for hating it, and replacing it with something you love. There are exercises in my book, "Happy Starts at Home," to help you answer these questions.
Q: What paint colors in a bedroom are joyful?
A: When clients ask me this, obviously I can answer with colors I find joyful, but I'd rather dig into what you find joyful.
I find the easiest way to do that is to go on Houzz or Pinterest and, without overthinking it, choose 10 bedroom images that spark joy. Choose 10 rooms that you would love to come home to. Then look at all 10 thumbnails at one time; I'll bet you'll see consistencies in color and design, such as all clean lines, a splash of color and bright white walls. Or classic, traditional lines, soft and luxurious bedding, and cozy-colored walls. We all have things that we find joyful; the key is to discover what that is for you. If you forced me to answer? Pink. All the blush colors out there right now feel so happy.
Q: My place is a mess, and I find it very hard to get started. Please don't recommend working on something for 15 minutes; that doesn't work. I have to take everything out of the kitchen cabinets and linen closet and make new decisions about what is going to be stored where. I'm hoping to tackle it on a day off, but just the idea of starting is hard. There are also boxes of unfiled financial papers that go back several years that I have to sort. Help?
A: I completely agree with you. I am the kind of person who has to go whole-hog on organizing, and then, once I have it organized, I can use the 15-minute concept to keep it up. I have a couple of ideas:
First, if it's in the budget, hire an organizer to come work with you for about three hours. I am a super organized person, but sometimes things get away from me. When that happened with my garage, I hired my colleague to come over and spend three hours with me, organizing. That helped because if I pay for something, I'm going to be motivated to get my money's worth from it; having her there kept me focused, so I didn't fall down rabbit holes looking through old photos; and the task literally just went faster because four hands are faster than two.
If that is not in the budget, see about trading with a friend. If you have a highly trusted, highly organized, highly focused friend, maybe they can play that same role and you can trade with them for something you are great at.
Next, try aiming for the low-hanging fruit. Pick the thing or area to organize that feels easiest. That will give you a boost and some momentum for the next area. Maybe it's just the sock drawer.
Finally, be kind to yourself. Try to figure out what is creating most of the resistance to getting it done. Sometimes there is a fear of dealing with what is in that space or other emotional stuff getting in the way. If your brain is stopping you, then will power won't really help. I work with the most amazing hypnotherapist, Iris Higgins, when I am getting in my own way; none of us are perfect.
Q: How do you know where to start if your home doesn't make you happy when you open the door?
A: When I have clients who feel that way, I like to ask: "If I could wave a magic wand and change just one thing for you right now, what would give you the biggest sense of relief?" I find that helps people zero in on something that would really give them some momentum and impact. If that doesn't help, then start with something random. Go to your sock drawer or your linen closet, and get rid of one or two things that you no longer like or need. Or just change a burned-out lightbulb or sweep the porch. Tiny things build momentum.
Q: I have a small space with lots of family photos that go way back, and I buy from artists who I like and can afford. I can't put everything up at once, so I'm wondering how to plan a space in which I can rotate in and out the things I have collected? (I'm not looking to declutter.)
A: My favorite way to have an easy-to-rotate space is to install picture ledges for gallery spaces. I especially love Room and Board's Trace ledges because they fit into nearly any design style, but there are more traditional styles available, too. You can swap things out and never have to put extra holes in the wall. If you have some larger pieces, maybe hang those directly on the wall as part of the larger gallery. If you prefer a more organic gallery, go that route. I am not afraid to put holes in my wall; that's what a home is for.
Q: Do you have any advice for couples who have design differences? One is very traditional, and the other is modern.
A: It's not uncommon for couples to have different design aesthetics, and marrying modern and traditional can be a special challenge. I always recommend starting with getting on the same visual page. Try going on Houzz or Pinterest individually and each choosing 10 examples of the room you have in mind to change, such as 10 bedrooms or 10 living rooms. Once you each have 10 rooms that you would be super happy to come home to, compare idea books. Ask each other what they like about the room and how it makes them feel. Look for things your rooms have in common. Maybe one person feels more strongly about the color palette, the other about the style of the furnishings. No matter what, make it a visual conversation; words get in the way, for sure.
Q: I am hosting a party and need some ideas for what to put in two medium flower pots outside my front door. Right now, they have some pine cones and items leftover from Christmas. Any non-flower ideas that you have?
A: If the event is in the evening, consider putting shallow birdbath toppers or large bowls on top and floating candles in water or setting candles on pebbles. If it's daytime, then I'd probably stick with plants, and I'd pop over to one of the big box stores or a nursery for one of their big pre-grown arrangements for a big instant splash. I'm all about easy when it comes to parties.


text: Oh those tempting vendors! They are ruthless! Though, really, this guy was very sweet about things and was fun to chat with, so I didn't mind him tempting me with decks. I brought both of them home, by the way, increasing my small collection by two really fun sets. Well, the Dali set is more deep than fun, but you know what I mean!

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We are concerned at being obliged to rank the present attempt among thofe unfortunate products of prefumption and ignorance, which can reflect no reputation on its Author, nor afford initruation to the Reader. The following quotations, which we have made without felection, merely by opening the book at random, wil fully Juftify our cenfure:
The learned Gaubius, treating on the Nature of Disease, begins (fect. 3) by defining what is understood by the fate of body; which be makes to comprehend all the defects, exceffes, and changes of thofe things in the body, and its parts, which are required for the due exercife of the functions. To this he adds, "Nec facile quis impedimenta externa huc retulerit, nifi qui ludere in re feria velit." By impedimenta externa, he certainly means thofe external circumflances which may, for a time, prevent the exercife of the functions, but do not refide in the body; but our tranflator renders it, "nor Can any one offer objections, unless, &c,"
Sect. 36, the Author goes on to fay, that medicine is concerned only in thofe diforders which arife from aberrations of the body; but which, he fays, "habent tamen, mutui nexus lege, primam fæpe originem in mente, bujufve operationes fua efficacia perturbant." The Tranflator fays, "They may, however, on account of the mutual connection of the mind and body, have their origin in the former, and the operations of it may obftru& its own cure."
Sect. 37. The claufe" præcipua medici in opere verfantis cura effe debet," is translated, ought to be the principal care of the phyfi cian having a share in the work."
Sect. 38. The Author fays, that fince disease supposes a state of body deviating from a found one, "eo præfente effectus, ex fanitate ut ex fua caufa profluentes, id eft actiones, quoque alienari neceffe eft." This is rendered, "when it is prefent, the effects of bealth arifing from their own cause, i. e. the functions, must necellarily be eftranged."
Sect. 40. The word infuetudo, " difufe," is rendered by its oppofite, babit.
In our short progress we had marked the subsequent sections 41, 43, 44, 45, as containing blunders equally deftructive of the fenfe of the original; but we apprehend our Readers will not think it neceffary for us to quote any farther. Nor fhall we add to these proofs of the Tranflator's ignorance of Latin, the innumerable inftances we could produce of his equal incapacity to write English. We have done enough to prevent the Public from being misled, and we wish to do no more.
Art. 17. Formula Medicamentorum Selecta; or, Select Prefcriptions of the most eminent Physicians, for various Diseases incident to the human Body. By Edward Fox, Apothecary in Ordinary to her Royal Highness Princess Amelia. 8vo. 7 s. bound. Cadell. Here is a goodly volume manufactured in the easiest manner that can be conceived. The matter is all taken from an apothecary's file; and the arrangement cannot have coft the Compiler much trouble, fince it is only an alphabetical lift of intermixed names of difeafes and claffes of medicines, part Latin, part English. There are, doubtless, many elegant and efficacious formula in the collec
tion; and there are many more neither uncommon nor excellent Our general opinion of collections of, this kind is, that they cannot be used without a confiderable degree of previous medical knowledge, and that to perfons fo qualified they are not at all neceffary. Our prefent Compiler hopes they may at least be useful to those who, live at a distance from the metropolis. The country practitioners are obliged to him for his intentions; but as they derive their prin ciples from the fame matters with their London brethren, we apprehend they will not expect much improvement from turning over a parcel of their prescriptions.
Art. 18. The Conduct of Admirals Hawke, Keppel, and Pallifer compared. 8vo. I S. Bew. 1779.
A difpaffionaté remonftrance against the behaviour of an Admiral reported to have refused his farther fervices to his country, unless he is gratified by removal of the first officer over the naval department: a conduct which the Writer deduces from party fpirit; and confiders as an unbecoming example, deftructive to all the ties of political fubordination.
Whenever a commander fuffers private pique to take place of his obligations to his country, there is fome confolation in knowing that men of military merit are always to be found, equally able and willing to undertake the duties of fuperior ftations.
Art. 19. Strictures on the Philadelphia Mischianza, or Triumph upon leaving America unconquered. With Extracts, containing the principal Part of a Letter published in the American Crifis." In order to fhew how far the King's Enemies, think his General deferving of public Honours. 8vo. I s. Bew. 1779.
Another twelve-penny worth on the truly ridiculous military rareefhew in America! Verily, if all these pamphlets* have answered the Writer's purpose, he has made a pretty penny of his fubject, and is in duty bound to fhew his gratitude by trying one at least on the other fide.
Art. 20. Obfervations upon the Conduct of S-r Wm H—eg at the White Plains; as related in the Gazette of December 30.h, 1776. 8vo. 1 S. Bew. 1779.
General Howe having invited a public inquiry into his conduct in America, I must make hatte, quoth this ready Obferver, and get the start of it. Accordingly taking the Gazette letter for his text, and as part of his pamphlet, which, by the bye, is making it anfwer a twofold purpofe, and without waiting for any farther knowledge of circumstances to explain the brief relation of facts; out comes twelve. penny worth of fashionable abuse, for the good of our country.
All that perhaps ought to be faid on a pending fabject, will be to advise those who wish to form a mature judgment, to have a little patience, for the benefit of more ample and more authoritative information, than is to be expected from thofe who kindly undertake to guide our opinions without intitling themfelves to our confidence.
Review, March, p. 236, Art. 39.
REV. May, 1779.
Art. 21. The R- Regifter. With Annotations by another Hand. Vols. II. and III. 12mo. 2s. 6d. each. Bew. 1779. In our Journal for February, 1778, p. 153, we gave an account of the first volume of this pretended Royal Regifier, intimating the plan, and exhibiting a fpecimen of the execution. The work is much fuperior to the common catch-penny things. The Writer has acquired information; he poffeffes ability to make the most of it; and his remarks are enlivened by the number and variety of characters and anecdotes with which these little volumes abound. In brief, this Register may be confidered as one of the more tolerable fort of feandalous chronicles; for strict juftice is done to fome worthy perfonages, whose portraits serve as striking contráfts, not companions, to some of the ill-favoured figures which are grouped in this motley exhibition. Art. 22. The Earl of Briflol's Speech, taken exactly down, as fpoken in the House of Lords, Die Veneris, 23° Aprilis, 1779. 4to. Is. Almon.
This celebrated Speech will, no doubt, be confidered as a valuable ftate-tract, relative to the prefent condition of the British navy ;according to the view taken of it, by an anti-minifterial investigator. It is well known in what manner, and with what eclat, Lord Sand. wich triumphed over this formidable attack upon his administration. Art. 23. La Caffette Verte de Monfieur de Sartine, &c. The
Green Box of M. de Sartine, found in the Dreffing-room of Mad. du Thé. The Fifth Edition, revised and corrected according to the Editions of Leipfic and Amfterdam. Printed at the Hague for the Widow Whiskerfeld, in the Platte Borse, near the Vrydagmerkt. 8vo. 2 s. Sold by Becket, &c.
It is not neceffary to read fo far in this truly humourous performance, as the plan of operations for the ensuing campaign, to perceive that it comes from the fame pen which produced the pamphlet Anticipation,' of ludicrous memory. The present work has, if poffible, ftill more of the vis comica; and Mr. T. if he has written the French, which we are led to believe from several errors in idiom, difplays great verfatility of genius, in defcribing foreign manners and characters, in a foreign language, with a degree of humour that unites the ftrength of Swift and the grace of Voltaire. In the domellic part of the work the Shelburn party are painted with a bold feverity of ridicule, fcarcely paralleled but in the "clouds of Ariftophanes." The learned reader will draw a comparison between the edifying fpeculations of the Socratic fchool, and the phyfico-politicotheological reveries of his Lordship and his friends. It belongs to the Public to determine whether the fatire against the English ftatef man be equally unjuft with that against the Athenian fage. There is, doubtlefs, great originality in the execution of this performance; but the defign and title of it have, probably, been borrowed from a lively effufion of French gaiety, intitled, "Le Petit Pofte devalifé*."
"The Penny Poft robbed." The full import of devalife cannot, we believe, be tranflated into English.
Art. 24. An Elegy on the Death of the Rev. John Langhorne, D. D.
Productions of this kind being commonly dictated by perfonal friendship, ought, whatever be their merit, to be exempted from the feverity of criticifm. Where they are excellent, it is but jullice to praise them; where they fall short of that character, humanity will interpofe, were it only in tenderness to the fubject and occafion. In general, the fairest part which a journalist can at, in these cafes, is to let the performance fpeak for itself, by a fpecimen indifferently extracted; we shall follow this rule, in regard to the prefent Article: Yet, gentle Bard! if from that fining fphere,
Where, to high praise, thy facred numbers flow,
Deem not difgraceful this heart-labour'd ftrain,
But should each tongue, and ev'ry lyre be mute,
Enwreath'd with flowers, and place it o'er thy urn
The grateful Naiads fhall thy fongs rehearfe,
This modest and honest Writer is well known in the Poet's walk, on account of his former publications, which have, in general, been favourably received. The pieces here alluded to are, Olindo and Sophronia, a Tragedy; Innocence, a poetical Effay; War, an Ode; and Nuptial Elegies.
Art. 25. A Funeral Eulogium to the Memory of David Garrick, Efq; a Poem. Dedicated to Richard Brinfley Sheridan, Efq; 4to. 1 s. Etherington.
A poor attempt to traduce the memory of Garrick.
Art. 26. The Apotheofis of Punch: A fatirical Mafque: With a Monody on the Death of the late Mafter Punch; as now performing at the Patagonian Theatre, 8vo. 1s. Wenman.
Alius & idem!
Art. 27. Reflections on the Death of Miss Martha Ray; by a Gentleman who was accidentally prefent at the last Scene of her dreadful Murder. 4to. 6 d. Harrison.
The mistress of Lord S
is here lamented as a virtuous chai
But why lament her fall? She fell to rife,
* Ode to River Eden.
Art. 28. The Distracted Lover; a Poem; fuppofed to have been
Mr. Hackman, before the fatal act for which he fuffered, wrote ('tis faid) many letters to Mifs Ray, which fhe returned unopened, or answered in a manner unfavourable to his paffion. The following epifle is fuppofed to have been the laft addreffed by him to that unfortunate lady, and reprefents the conflicting paffions which agitated his mind previous to the melancholy deed.' AUTHOR'S Advertisement prefixed. The Author of this Epifle makes the late unhappy Mr. H. fay many very good things; and the poetry has uncommon merit. The poem is introduced by a preface, written in a fenfible and moral ftrain; to which the noble and the opulent, the gay and the diffipated, would do well to pay fome attention:-if they can find time.
Art. 29. Reviewers Reviewed; a familiar Epiftle to thofe Partial Sons of Momus. 4to. 2 S. Bew. 1779.
Who are those partial fons of Momus?' Oh! the " Reviewers Reviewed." Phaw! that is not half fo clever as the copper plate part of the title page: the owl, the purfe, the devil, the spectacles, &c. The owl is a very fine fagacious looking fellow, indeed: and when we are in want of a theological coadjutor, we will fend for
This unreafonable fatirift, who, in The Watch, an ode; in Royal Perfeverance, a poem; in The Genius of America to General Carlton, a poem; in Tyranny the worst Taxation; in Capt. Parolles at Mixden; in An Epifle to Lord M -d; and in The Favourite, a character, &c.) abufes King, Lords, and Commons, thinks it extraor dinary that Reviewers fhould prefume to cenfure him!-But he may have reafon :
Why baulk an Author's appetite and fale?"
We should be forry to baulk the appetite of a brother fcrib, by ob ftructing the fale of his works; and we are happy in the perfuafion that, in fact, we have not rendered fuch differvice to the prefent Writer. Every body knows that fcandal and fcurrility are the moff marketable of all literary commodities: and certain it is, that we have always given a faithful report of his merits, by letting the lovers of Billingfgate poetry know, that in this Gentleman's productions they would not fail to meet with plenty of the most delicious morceaux; and this have we generoufly done, without charging the ungrateful grumbler a fhilling for advertifements!-But fome people are of fuch perverfe difpofitions, that they will not let you ferve or oblige them with impunity-like the galley-flaves who threw ftones at Don Quixote, in return for his gallantry and benevolence in fetting them at liberty.
Art. 30. Momus; or, the Fall of Britain: A Poem. 4to. Is.
The infernal deities, a pack of malignant rafcals as they are, meet in council, to plot the deftruction of poor Old England. After fome debate, it is at laft fettled, that this goodly event is to be accom plished by the united efforts of Mammon and Momus. The office of god Mammon will be readily fuppofed; that of his compeer is to


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Sunday, May 12, 2013
French Hoods
Terry Toland approached me during my commission drive with a request for something more on the historical side than the fantastical. She's been a long time customer and had a hankering to accessorize the look of Tudor nobility.
The Anna French Hood is inspired by the fashion that the young queen Anne Boleyn brought to England from France. A veil or coif worn with a decorative clip to hold it in place became far more fashionable than the square
"gable hoods"
that were all the rage. Despite her unfortunate fate, the hood caught on and was worn by most noble young ladies. Pearls and ruffles and rich fabrics were typical decor for them, and some were even ornamented enough to be fit for a queen.
Katarin is the "deluxe" version, with dramatic stones set in the center and an outer trim with delicate pearl droplets at the ends. Both hoods have full customization of course, and allow you to change the base color of the crown to twelve different colors, the ruffles have three options, and the inner and outer trim have six options each. The stones come with the same selection of twelve colors as
Nevina jewelry
Hopefully these will be the perfect addition to your historical garb or roleplay!
Out now at the store
And on the marketplace:
Anna French Hood: 195L
Katarin French Hood: 415L
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Friday, May 10, 2013
Wrapped Cords for the Elf Ears!
BurningHeat Mikado was one of the first people to leap into action when I said I was in need of funds in April, not hesitating before she had sent me her $L. She didn't even ask for anything in return, but I insisted that she decide on something for me to make for her. She settled on something she'd wanted for ages. Which a lot of people have been wanting for ages, and I've been putting off for far too long...
Accessories for my elf ears! Specifically, wrapped cord similar to my
Cord Wrap
"jewelry" or my
Dreamcatcher Nivicola
One of the reasons it's taken me almost a year to finally accessorize my ears is that it's a daunting task. Coming up with a concept and design is the easy part, but finding a way to efficiently fit it to every style, adapt the design how it needs to to look its best, and then deal with how I'm going to script and texture all of them has been a challenge it's been all too easy for me to delay. It's been on my docket of "big projects to do when I'm feeling up to it" for months. Thankfully to BurningHeat, wrapped cords, while still tricky, are nowhere near as intimidating as chains, loops or other earring styles.
The wrapped cords, specifically, are available in every ear style, and each one is fit to correspond with the shape of each ear style. There are twelve colors to choose from with my usual texture changing system, and I made each cord its own colorable area so you can mix and match and make color combinations. While I could have cheated and gone the easy way of just mirroring one cord wrap onto the other side, I couldn't sacrifice aesthetics for convenience! Unfortunately, this resulted in a whopping thirty six different cords to position and fit, so you can see why this sort of thing is daunting.
This is yet another completed commission as I work my way down the list. Now that I've figured some things out about how to do the ear accessories, I'd like to, and will do, more. But, priorities first, I must keep working on what I've been hired to work on! Which means more eclectic and interesting releases first.
In the meantime, hopefully these will get you started on decking out your ears.
Individual styles out now at the store: 95L
Fatpack of all ear styles on the marketplace: 600L
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Angelus Sword
Grant Kirax approached me earlier this month during my commissions drive, asking if I could make him a custom sword. He showered me with concept photos, picking and mixing his favorite aspects of each until I came up with my own concept of how to integrate his ideas.
He wanted an elegant great sword, with a winged crossguard and a wolf head pommel, and so this is what I put together:
The carved wolf head, I decided, would be a custom pommel specific to his sword. I wanted to keep the wing motif through-out, so I swapped out the wolf with one that matched the crossguard.
The Angelus sword is one of the first weapons I've ever done, and I get the feeling that now that it's out I will end up being coerced into making more. I haven't done weapons in the past, simply because I've had no desire to script them and a certain lack of inspiration for them, but this one turned out beautifully. I may end up having to get inspired.
One thing that should be noted is that it's not combat scripted, or animated, but it is modifiable so you can add your own scripts or adjust its size to your avatar.
It has eight metal color options, including black, gunmetal, silver, gold, copper, bronze, and an aqua and a periwinkle color I've called ice and storm respectively. It also shares the gem selection from the
Nevina Jewelry
. The combinations are lucious and elegant, and make this sword perfect for both seraphim and fallen angels.
Out now at the store
On the marketplace: 350L
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Scenes from the trail during the Mount Nittany Conservancy volunteer work party with Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy.
Saint Joe's did a great job helping clear downed trees along the outer trail loop (until we ran out of oil for the chainsaw). They also did an amazing job clearing a few of the overlooks—specifically the Boalsburg, Rockview, and Nittany Mall Overlooks. They also put a huge dent in clearing away debris and reorganizing logs at the Deeded Square Inches space.


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Wanna jingle all the way tonight? Holidays are always busy, but no matter how much shopping, decorating, partying there is to do, we never want to let our husbands go forgotten! Since Christmastime can be expensive as well, budget-friendly gifts and idea are ALWAYS welcome! We thought of an easy, quick, DIY to spice up your love life this holiday season. Surprise your man with a festive gift that is sure to get him excited — a pair of jingle bell panties (ooo la la!) With this DIY sexy Christmas lingerie idea, you can "Get Your Jingle On" together, and this is a fun way to initiate intimacy for the holidays!
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The darling printable gift tags to go along with this nice (and a bit naughty!) Christmas gift were made by the graphic designer Megan, from Ruby and Sass Design! She is oh-so talented! She whipped these designs up in heartbeat and they turned out even cuter than I had imagined! I especially love the little bells!!
A few years ago, I bought an adorable set of Christmas lingerie from Victoria's Secret. They were so stinkin' cute and had little jingle bells attached around the edges. As much as I LOVE VS lingerie, it's always gorgeous and well made, it's NOT always in the budget, am I right? I mean, $80 for lingerie is a bit steep for me (especially since you only wear it for a few minutes)! SO I thought, why not make your own?
Materials Needed for this sexy Christmas lingerie:
- A pair of Ruffle Bum Undies in holiday colors (I got mine from Amazon – who knew they had lingerie?!)
- A Bag of Craft Jingle Bells (I chose gold, but they had silver & red, too!)
- A Needle & Thread
- Printable Gift Tags (download at the bottom of the post!)
This required basic hand-sewing, and it only took me about 20 minutes to make them! Super quick and easy! Just stitch each bell into the desired spot and tie it off with a knot.
TIP: I sewed the bells on loosely so they could hang and jingle around more!
I attached jingle bells to the front by the little bow AND all over the back of mine, but the fun part is, you can design them however you want!
Then, just tie them up with cute ribbon (I use red baker's twine for practically ALL of my gifts!)! You could also wrap them up in a little box for added suspense (although this isn't a gift I recommend giving Christmas morning in front of the kids… ha)! The gift isn't complete without one of the suggestive gift tags… they really get the message across {WINK!}. We have 4 different choices for you!
This sexy Christmas idea is definitely going to make your man feel "all jingly inside!" Make your own quick and easy pair of jingle bell panties and get ready to jingle those bells tonight!!


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As I have traveled through my life, I have wondered many times just what it is that people fear about Independents.
Is it because we are free-thinkers, who determine for ourselves where our path leads us?
Is it because we are not locked in to a certain ideology that determines who we are or what we follow?
Is it because we learn something new every day, far ranging from any political or religious based dogma, that we can't be "controlled"?
I really don't know, but I can assure you it's not wicked or evil to think in many different directions at the same time.
It's very enlightening and liberating to be able to see viewpoints other than your own.
I know where I have been in my life, now it's a question of where am I going for the rest of it.
There is a lot going on today, and a lot of it is because many can't see beyond today! Most people are so stressed out just trying to survive that tomorrow will have to take care of itself.
The only reason I wish to get involved in the political world is because I see this division for what it is, and that is 2 sides trying to impose their beliefs on one another. It will not work much longer! We must get back to being able to talk and compromise! None of us are ever going to get all we want, but we can at least get part of it and allow others to get part of what they want! Why is that so difficult?
That's why I stay Independent, because I have lived a decent life so far and will continue to do so until I am gone.
Then I will no longer care.
May peace be with you!
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General Orientation
describes an outward orientation toward people and things.
A person who favors extraversion is likely to study in a group where they can process thoughts externally through dialogue with others. They often speak using a fast pace, expressive tones, and large gestures. Extraverts often find that too much alone time can be draining and they need to be around people to recharge. A person with a preference for extraversion benefits from having others act as a sounding board to help them clarify and make decisions.
describes an inward orientation toward ideas and concepts.
A person who favors introversion is likely to study alone in a quiet place where they can process thoughts inside their head. They tend to speak using a moderate pace, quiet voice and minimal gesturing. They appreciate silence even around others. Introverts often find being around others is draining and they need alone time to recharge. A person with a preference for introversion needs their personal space to think clearly and make decisions.
Note: The terms extraversion and introversion represent a natural out-flowing and in-flowing of energy which cycles back and forth in different relative amounts for each individual. An extraverted person may desire alone time to decompress and an introverted person may talk enthusiastically among close friends who have common interests. Many people enjoy interacting with others in small doses and do not have a strong preference for extraversion or introversion. Only the relative predominance of one mental mechanism over the other constitutes a psychological type preference.


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Jack Thompson: Online Game Sales = Deceptive Trade Practices!
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Streaming keygen music from my Raspberry Pi
Since I have my Raspberry Pi "server" in
cloud co-lo'ed in Austria
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wanted to make it a media server that is accessible anywhere, and
supports streaming music to my computers at work as well as my Android
While I'm sure that there are people who did this before, this time I really don't want the streaming server/functionality to consume RAM and CPU power as my model only has 256MB and I want to run other stuff on the poor thing. So in other words, I don't want to have a whole bunch of PHP/nodejs/go processes creeping on my server and bog it down. So I decided to hack around the nginx webserver that I already have running.
Luckily Zed A. Shaw already made a handy hack for nginx, that replaces the normal HTML directory listing with a JSON feed. So my part? Making the patch to work on the new version of nginx, compile nginx on the Pi, write an HTML5 interface, and enjoy my keygen music. The interface is completely static HTML, no dynamic back-end needed.
So how does it fare out? Very decently. RAM usage has increased 0MB!
Of course the front-end works with Chrome on desktop. What's also amazing is that if you have Chrome on your phone, it can stream to the background with automatic track change too.
So no, there isn't an app for that, it just works! O' glory 8-bit music on my phone)!
And my jimmes are totally unrustled today.
If you're interested, go ahead and grab it while it's still hot or head right on to the demo.
Caveats: I haven't been able to make the rules file so nginx would produce the packaged deb file, so if someone could help me with that, it's great. Also, if you have special characters in the filenames, the thing would just get very confused. Will fix later when I have time…


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As the topic says I am entertaining suggestions for corps since I'm considering trying something new. I am an industry player however I have no issues in maintaining required fleets and I actually enjoy getting some pew on (small or large fleets).
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Erika Mizune
Kagami Kimura
Activity has been low due to lack of motivation. Took a LOA due to RL issues and it's been shaky since; I am trying to find my motivation to play again, hence why I'm entertaining corp suggestions to see what else is out there to try.
I have over 100MIL SP's (see here if interested) where the majority are geared to industry and trade but I also have decent combat skills too of course. All my skills are pure, no injectors. I've been playing Eve since 2011 (or 2010 if you want to count my 'failed attempt' where I logged in, got killed, and logged off).
I'm mainly a USTZ player but there are times that I will play in EUTZ (depending on sleep schedule at the time), so something with others in those TZ's would be good.
I would be looking for something that's close knit vs being in a corp with hundreds of members (ie: I don't want to be just another 'number').
4 Years Experience Running A Jump Freighter and Shopping Service
4 Years Experience as Corp Director (Industry and Logistics)
1-2 Years Experience in Basic Alliance Management
Other Highlights:
Former Eve Radio Manager/DJ for 7 Years (Yumene)
Experience Organizing Large Scale Mining Operations
CSM 10/11/12 Candidate
BPO Collector W/ Over 1,000 Unique BPO's
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Snohomish, WA–Sunfire Corp. has appointed NOW Marketing as its sales representative for the Hawaiian Islands. NOW Marketing is one of the oldest consumer electronics rep/distributor firms in the Islands.
Established in 1981, NOW began representing and distributing high-end home and 12-volt audio products in Hawaii and Guam. Later, the company added wireless and broadband products and services as well as innovative custom home product lines.
According to Sunfire general manager, Mark Weisenberg, "Quality brands like Sunfire deserve the type of personal attention and service that can only be provided by companies like NOW Marketing. We are delighted Hugh Okuda and his team are part of our family. Based in Honolulu, NOW will represent our luxury brand of unconventional products. Most of all, Sunfire customers will get world-class customer service. They deserve nothing less."
Weisenberg went on to add, "I have always wanted to go to Hawaii, lie in an inner tube, wear a funny hat and play ukulele with a glazed smile on my face. If this outfit does enough business for Sunfire, that dream may ultimately become fulfilled."
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The P75 I class of submarines will be a follow-on class for the P75 class of underwater platforms. The P75 submarine INS Kalvari during sea trials. A Wikipedia image
NEW DELHI (PTI): The Government is all set to roll out the process for a Rs 60,000-crore submarine programme for the Indian Navy, seen as crucial to counter China's growing undersea prowess and its build-up in Indian ocean region.
It is set to be the first defence acquisition project to be launched under the ambitious 'Strategic Partnership' model finalised last month which aims to rope in leading private players for production of major military platforms in the country.
The Defence Ministry is likely to issue the Expression of Interest (EoI) for the project in the next few days, to kick start the process for the mega deal, sources said.
The project is being considered critical to counter the rapid expansion of China's submarine fleet. The Navy has been pressing the government for clearing the project.
Engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro and Reliance Defence are the only private firms eligible to participate in the P-75 I programme, said another source. Defence PSU Mazagon Dock Ltd is also in contention for the project, touted as one of the biggest in recent years.
The government will subsequently initiate the process to shortlist the foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the project based on laid down norms in the strategic partnership model.
Six Scorpene-class submarines are currently being built under 'Project 75' of the Indian Navy. The submarines, designed by French naval defence and energy company DCNS, are being built by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.
The project P-75 (I) will be a follow-on for Project 75.
A total of six submarines are to be built under the P-75 (I) project.
Under the SP model, select private firms will be engaged to build military platforms like submarines and fighter jets in India in partnership with foreign entities.
A 49 per cent FDI cap has been kept for setting up ventures under the strategic partnership model for production of defence platforms and the companies will be in control of Indian entities.
As per the framework, to manufacture major defence platforms, the select Indian companies will require tie-ups with OEM for transfer of technology (ToT).


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High serum amyloid A (SAA) and low CXC chemokine ligand 4 (CXCL4) at time of initial diagnosis are associated with poorer prognosis in patients with osteosarcoma, according to a study conducted by Ricardo J. Flores, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, at Baylor College of Medicine in TX.1
Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer in children, with a survival rate between 60% and 70%. Because the survival rate of these patients has remained stagnant for the past 4 decades, Dr Flores sought to identify biomarkers that can better predict outcomes in patients with osteosarcoma and guide treatments decisions that would improve survival.
For the study, Dr Flores used ELISA assays to evaluate the expression of 2 SAA and CXCL4, circulating biomarkers that have been previously identified, in 223 serum samples collected from the Children's Oncology Group at initial diagnosis.
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Results showed that patients with high SAA and low CXCL4 levels had significantly poorer outcome in terms of 5-year overall survival (HR, 1.68; P = .014). This correlation was independent of initial metastasis status.
Dr Flores found that patients considered high-risk had a 5-year overall survival rate of 47% (95% CI, 36 – 62), while patients classified as low-risk had a 5-year survival rate of 64% (95% CI, 57 – 72). Further, the study demonstrated that low tumor expression of CXCL4 was associated with poor survival in an osteosarcoma tissue microarray (P = .017).
RELATED: FGFR1 Overexpression Common in Adult Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma
The findings suggested that this prognostic model could potentially serve as the basis for future biomarker-guided clinical trials by treating poor prognostic patients with targeted therapy.
- Flores RJ. The use of circulating SAA and CXCL4 to predict outcome of osteosarcoma at diagnosis. Poster presentation at: AACR Annual Meeting 2016; April 16-20, 2016; New Orleans, LA.


text: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing measures oxygen uptake at increasing levels of work and predicts cardiopulmonary performance under conditions of stress, such as after abdominal surgery. Dynamic assessment of preoperative exercise capacity may be a useful predictor of postoperative prognosis. This study examined the relationship between preoperative exercise capacity and event-free survival in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with chronic liver injury who underwent hepatectomy.


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The camping-site is open: 01.05.-15.09.
Comunication languages:
tel.: +420 515 294 611 +420 605 842 965
Contact by email
Latitude: 360 m / Size of area 40988 m2
We would like to invite you to CAMP Bítov at Vranovská přehrada (Vranovska Dam). Moravian Jadran is the name given to this area that you are invited to. It is an area of forests, water features and hillsides, an area of sunshine and sparkling wine. An area steeped in history.
CAMP Bítov is located at a pleasant spot. It encircled one of the inlets of Vranovská přehrada in a 100m deep valley. Around it there are deciduous forests, which are most beautiful right at the start of the season and perhaps even more beautiful in the autumn.


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Set video frame capture properties.
#include <vcapture/capture.h> int capture_set_property_p( capture_context_t context, uint32_t prop, int32_t *value )
The function capture_set_property_p() passes the pointer to the array of video capture properties to the video capture library.
Array resources, such as CAPTURE_PROPERTY_FRAME_FLAGS and CAPTURE_PROPERTY_FRAME_SEQNO, are not allocated by default. They need to be set, then passed to the video capture driver. To do this, you must set the properties you need to specify by calling capture_set_property_i(), then pass a pointer to the array with these properties by calling capture_set_property_p().


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Original titleHarbour
Runtime12' 44''
DirectorStefanie Kolk
ScriptStefanie Kolk
Director of photographyRoy van Egmond
One of the biggest ports of Europe is in Rotterdam. That is also where two migrant workers, Ivan and Mihai work. One day they find a dead body in the water and they want to report it. But how? Film with almost no dialogue focuses on precise depiction of the environment and situation.


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Published on January 17, 2014
Updated on February 13, 2018
Yield: 4 servings
Servings: 4
Active Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Description:
The cumin and coriander rub in this grilled chicken thigh recipe pairs deliciously with a minty cucumber salad. Chicken thighs can vary widely in size. Ask your butcher to hand-select 4 large thighs for this recipe. If you can only find small chicken thighs, cook 2 per person and reduce the grill time slightly.
Recipe Ingredients:
1. 2 cups diced seeded English cucumber (about 1 large)
2. 6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3. 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
4. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
5. 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
6. 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
7. 3 cloves garlic, minced
8. 1 teaspoon ground coriander
9. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10. 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed
Recipe Steps:
1. Preheat grill to medium-high. (No grill? See broiler variation.)
2. Combine cucumber, mint, onion, 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. Mash garlic and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until it becomes a paste. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, coriander and cumin. Rub the mixture on both sides of each chicken thigh.
4. Grill the chicken thighs until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve the chicken with the cucumber salad.
Recipe Tips & Notes:
1. Broiler Variation: Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray and place the seasoned chicken thighs on it. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat source until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
Recipe Nutrition:
Per serving: 325 calories; 21 g fat (4 g sat, 12 g mono); 94 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 27 g protein; 2 g fiber; 521 mg sodium; 358 mg potassium
Nutrition Bonus: Zinc (20% daily value), Iron (16% dv)
0 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 4 lean meat, 2 fat


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Allan Johnson is Assistant Professor in English Literature at City University of Hong Kong. He is the author of Alan Hollinghurst and the Vitality of Influence (Palgrave Macmillan, 2014) as well as articles and chapters on an array of writers including James, Stoker, Conan Doyle, Shaw, Forster, Woolf, Eliot, Cather, Waugh, Doctorow, and Hollinghurst. You can find ot more about Allan at his website: http://thisisallan.com, and follow him on Twitter @thisisallan. Below is his reflection of writing process.
Last week I wrote about managing creative energy by dovetailing the drafting and rewriting phases so that one chapter or portion of work can be in the drafting stage while another is being rewritten and revised. The primary reason for doing this is that these two stages of the writing process rely on very different forms
of thinking and commitment. Spending a full day on just drafting or just rewriting is an easy road to burnout, but spending a little bit of time each day on both of these activities becomes much more manageable and keeps the project moving steadily ahead.
On an ideal day I would spend three hours on writing, three hours on rewriting, and three hours on teaching and administration, but, of course, that ideal day almost never happens. Since the academic life is filled with commitments and interruptions that can easily whisk one away from research, I began to think about how best to manage my writing progress alongside these other responsibilities and while keeping the project on track. While I still use the Pomodoro Technique during some parts of a project, I soon discovered that it perhaps wasn't the most useful way to organise all aspects of the writing process.
Because the drafting phase of any writing project is about creative exuberance, about finding the connections between ideas, and, ultimately, about using writing to think through the argument, focusing exclusively on the amount of time spent in the process may not be the most useful indicator of accomplishment. When drafting a new chapter, I might be reading key sources, writing short summaries and observations, or developing my own lines of thinking and interpretation. After the first or second week of drafting a chapter, I might not have written many words, but at the end of the three months I usually spend on drafting, I had better had something in the region of 10,000-15,000 words that can be further refined and developed during rewriting.
For this reason, I set incremental word count goals during drafting, based on weekly word count rather than time spent writing or daily word counts. By the end of the first month I aim to have at least 2000 words written (most of this time, of course, will have been spent in secondary research) and then in each subsequent week my goal is to complete an additional 1000-1500 words. Thinking holistically about words-per-week allows for the periods of additional research necessary for ideas to formulate while still keeping me on task. And, as I try to integrate digital and analogue tools in my research for their best-intended purposes, I keep track of the growing word count in a rather old-fashioned sort of way: a blank monthly calendar pasted into my Moleskine.
But because the rewriting phase is much more connected to analytical precision, focusing on details, and, ideally, shaping the earlier draft into something accessible to others, I needed to set a much more regimented daily practice for myself in which could maintain focus and built forward momentum. For this reason, I continue to use Pomodoro during the rewriting phrase. I use Pomodoro Pro which not only provides all the necessary timer features, but keeps track of time spent on projects (very useful data for my monthly self-review, which I'll explain in a future post).
Because drafting and rewriting rely on such different forms of the thinking and energy, it is important to track and evaluate progress using a method best suited for each stage. While drafting, I use a pleasingly old-school method of noting my weekly word count in a notebook to allow for the rise and fall of creative energy through the week while still keeping my work focused. And when rewriting, I use a rather more contemporary time management technique to keep forward momentum through the analytical precision required of rewriting.


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I'm assuming we can thank Pope Francis, though this wasn't one of his bigger announcements. But quite quiety, several months ago, the Vatican extended its hours for half the year, on Fridays only.
From May through July and again in September and October, on Fridays, the doors of the Vatican will open between 9am and 4pm and again for 7pm through 9:30pm visits. Visitors will be allowed into the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Apartments and all of the Vatican Museums during those extended hours.
Since so few people yet know about these later hours, they offer the rare chance for visitors to see the extraordinary works of art and architecture here without the crushing crowds (often caused by cruise ship passengers, who will be back at sea by the evening).
A blessing, for sure.
Visitors gaze up at the ceiline of the Sistine Chapel (photo by Francisco Antune/Flickr)


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Degree Benefits
A Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) degree from UBC gives you the credentials and knowledge to confidently take on positions of greater responsibility, make the shift into a new industry sector or launch your own entrepreneurial venture.
Upgrade your technical skills
You'll deepen your understanding of chemical engineering and associated biotechnologies to develop innovative processes with reduced carbon and energy footprints, as well as products that improve quality of life and the environment.
Learn the language of business
Technical knowledge is not enough. Through courses offered by UBC Sauder's Robert H. Lee Graduate School, you'll gain foundational business and entrepreneurial skills, improving your understanding of broad-based management concepts.
Become a confident leader
Leadership development is embedded throughout the program, giving you ongoing opportunities to lead teams and projects and strengthen your interpersonal skills.
Gain a professional master's degree from a world-class university
UBC is one of the world's top 40 universities and its programs and professors have a global reputation for excellence. UBC's Faculty of Applied Science is home to one of North America's premier engineering schools. The Times Higher Education recently ranked UBC as the world's leading institution for research on sustainability and UBC is consistently counted among the world's top universities for research and education in environmental sciences, water, bioenergy, forestry and climate science – all of which are key ingredients in the MEL in Sustainable Process Engineering.
UBC Sauder School of Business is ranked first in Canada and 38th in the world for business and management studies, and the school is known for its commitment to rigorous, relevant and experiential teaching.
Expand your network
As a student in the MEL in Sustainable Process Engineering program, you will grow your personal and professional network by:
- learning from leading researchers and thought leaders in chemistry, chemical engineering and environmental science
- studying alongside motivated peers who bring a diverse range of work experience and perspectives to the program
- taking business courses with students from other professional graduate programs in the Faculty of Applied Science – engaged and ambitious professionals from the multidisciplinary MEL and Master of Health Leadership and Policy programs
- have the opportunity to interact with top researchers at UBC and collaborate with them to launch new businesses through UBC programs such as entrepreneurship@UBC, Creative Destruction Laboratories – West and the BioProducts Institute that offer wide-ranging support to new ventures
- attending workshops and presentations featuring industry leaders (discover our professional development sessions to see the most recent speakers and topics), offering you opportunities throughout the year to gain insight into the latest issues and trends in your field
""We expect that many of our graduates will be entrepreneurs – that they will decide that the best way to introduce paradigm-changing technologies is through commercialization and launching corporate ventures." – Dr. Vikramaditya Yadav
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Professionals who have mastered a technical specialization and the fundamentals of business have a distinct competitive advantage. In demand by both government and industry employers, our graduates are successfully moving into sought-after positions and new industry sectors.
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In May 2013 we shared with you our thoughts regarding Steampunk Chronicle Reader's Choice Awards 2013 and, following the tenets of Steampunk Hands Around the World, we cannot deny that we would love to see these Awards become an evidence of the international reach and creativity of the Steampunk Community.
At this point you probably know that the Nominations Phase for the Steampunk Chronicle Reader's Choice Awards 2014 is open (until 28th February). The top three nominees, as determined by the number of unique nominations they receive, will move on to become finalists during the voting phase. Like before, categories with no nominations do not make it to the voting phase.
As usual, after the Nomination Phase will come the Voting Phase (from 15th March 15 to 12th April) and winners will be announced on 26th April (as part of Steampunk Empire Symposium).
There are 40 new categories this year and we have to say, as Wilhelmina Frame told us in advance last December, our request to create a 'Best Jewelry Designer' category has been considered! There is no need to say that, after advocating for the creation of the perfect category for Decimononic, wouldn't it be lovely to see us win it?
Remember, we would love to see these awards become representative of the talent and creativity of the global Steampunk Community. For this reason we are pleased to share with you some gifted artists worthy to get discovered (with special emphasis on Spanish maestros). We all need your support, nominate us now!
SP Chronicle Reader's Choice Awards 2014.- International Steampunk artists you might have in mind!
- Best Band? Thy Last Drop
- Best solo musician? Jordan Reyne
- Best podcast? Non-Euclidean Æthercast by Marcus R. Gilman (aka Traveler)
- Best music video? Crimson Oath by Duendelirium
- Best personality (Real Person)? Kevin Steil (aka Airship Ambassador), promoter of Steampunk hands around the world.
- Album of the year? '13 Tales' by Duendelirium
- Best Photographer? Rebeca Saray
- Best Website? The Gatehouse
- Best Steampunk Video Game? The Order 1886
- Best Steampunk RPG or LARP? Brumas del Alba
- Best Fiction? Lendaria by Josué Ramos
- Best Artist/Illustrator? Sam Van Olffen
- Best Web Comic? Boston Metaphysical Society from Madeleine Holly-Rosing
- Best Steampunk Periodical? El Investigador
- Best Steampunk Script? MADLAB by Janacek Jadehierro
- Best Use of Lights? Art Donovan Design
- Best Goggles? Factoría Goggles
- Best Weaponry? Dr. Pek's Skool from MonsterFX
- Best Maker Group? Apparition Abolishers
- Best Maker Individual? Rafa Maya from Diarment Creations
- Best Designer – non-US? Alassie from El Costurero Real
- Best Costume – Group? Darksteam (France)
- Best Jewelry Designer? Decimononic (that's us, yes) thanks to the Machinarium Collection. If you like the mosaic of this blog post, shortened url as follows: http://bit.ly/1lODmEJ
- Best Non-US Based Convention? Eurosteam Convention
- Best Themed Cafe or Bar? Ithilien (Chaphinería, Spain)
- Most Steampunk Location? London (UK)
- Best Politically-Minded Steampunk? Diana M. Pho from Beyond Victoriana
- Best Multicultural Steampunk? Suna Dasi from Steampunk India
- Best City for Steampunk? Oamaru (New Zealand)
Reminder.- Do you want to see our efforts acknowledged? Do you think that our Machinarium Collection has not been equaled? Nominate us now! Thank you so much for your support throughout these years, this is an amazing adventure.
JF Alfaya
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Brain Out Level 94 Cheats
- Rise the first sign "-" and enter 999 ( -999 is the smallest number in this question)


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First let me begin by saying that some people call her Isla Isabel while others may refer to her as Isla Isabela. Isabela is what you might see on charts and plotters, however I have chosen to go with what the Mexican government calls her which is Isla Isabel. No matter what one chooses to call her, Isla Isabel is truly paradise on earth!
Imagine sailing into a tropical anchorage. The water is so clear you can see the colorful fish as they perform their elegant and perfectly timed water ballet beneath your boat.
The beach is white and the island itself is covered with lush, green, tropical foliage. Large waves slap the rocks that line a portion of the shore and with each slap they burst into peaks of white foam leaping into the air as if to say, "Look at me!" Soaring above the island in the sapphire blue sky are literally thousands and thousands of birds riding the air currents and swooping down into the trees searching for a suitable place to call home. The intense cackling of the birds can be heard clearly as you lower your anchor and prepare for your stay in utopia! Yes, Isla Isabel is truly a sight to behold and one that should not be missed if you can help it.
Isabel is a volcanic island located approximately 15 miles from the west coast of mainland Mexico and 90 miles south of Mazatlán. The island is a little less than a half a mile wide and three quarters of a mile long and was deemed a National Park on December 8th, 1980. It's often been said it was one Jacques Cousteau's favorite places and that Cousteau himself actually made the recommendation to the Mexican government to designate this island as a National Park. He spent a great deal of time here and has aired many specials on this fabulous gem. One visit here is all it takes to understand his love for the island.
The days we spent here we had 50'+ visibility through the crystal clear waters. From the boat you could look down and see our anchor lying on the sea floor. There were colorful fish of all shapes and sizes swimming around Dazzler making it feel as if we were living on top of a tropical aquarium. Now we've seen some pretty clear water in the Sea of Cortez but this was simply amazing. I think what made it extra special is the abundance of sea life here. We even got to swim with a sea turtle. We've seen many of them on this journey but they pop their head up out of the water for a brief moment and then they are gone. It's so quick it's difficult to get a decent photo. Not here, here we were able to follow one and capture a little video as well. (Check out Part II of Isla Isabel coming out on Sunday, December 10th, 2017)
And while the sea life and water are truly spectacular, the life on land was just as riveting. Isla Isabel is known for her extensive bird population including nine species of seabirds. I have never seen so many birds in one place. If you don't like birds, I recommend you stay on your boat but if you do you will miss a truly exceptional adventure. We, on the other hand, love the wildlife and were excited to take a trip on shore to experience it up close and personal.
You can anchor your boat in the southern anchorage that is just east of the fishing village but you need to be cautious of the rocks. There are many. They are more like boulders than rocks and cruisers have been known to call them "anchor eaters". We chose to anchor on the east side of the island near the monoliths and were glad we did because the swell hitting the southern anchorage was pretty big during our stay. The boats anchored there were really rockin' and a rollin'. When we arrived at the island the Guardia del Parque (Park Guards) were there on their pangas to tell us where we could drop the hook. Apparently there are some coral beds on the east side of the island these days and they want to be sure the cruisers are not harming them.
At first Dan wasn't very happy about where we were told to drop the anchor as it was a bit close to the monoliths for our taste. When I say close, we were a little less than 300' from the underwater shelf that surrounds them. As a rule we tend to anchor a bit further out so if weather comes in and we need to bug out we have a little extra room to maneuver but when in their waters you abide by their rules or you move on. That said we stayed where we were for three days and didn't have any issues with the anchor dragging or getting caught on any rocks. Captain Dan does recommend that you put a float on your anchor line whether you are in the southern or eastern anchorage. This will help you to retrieve your anchor should it get caught in the anchor eaters.
One day we took the dinghy ashore to explore the island. In the water as you approach the east end and of the fishing village you see these dome shaped objects just below the surface. They are underwater habitats for lobster and other small fish. Once you reach the shore you will see a dozen or so of these creations sitting on the beach. I'd never seen or heard of such a thing before. The Mexicans are not particularly known for their concern over the ecosystem so it's nice to see this, even if it is just a small attempt to help preserve the sea life.
We landed the dinghy on the beach at the fishing village which is a perfect spot to start exploring. On the southeast side of the village there is a peninsula where you can walk to the top of what I refer to as "Boobie Rock". There were hundreds of brown-footed boobies nesting there. The cool thing about this place is that the wildlife literally has no fear of humans. You can get within a foot or two of these beautiful birds and their nests and they won't even move. We tried to give them a little more space to help ensure they keep their friendly nature. On Boobie Rock we saw nests with eggs, newborn birds, juveniles and their parents. It was so awesome!
From the top of Boobie Rock you can see fabulous views of the anchorage and the fishing village. Giant waves crash upon the rocky point on the east side of the southern anchorage as the swells come rolling in. There are small tidal pools that are intermingled amongst the rocky shore and iguanas and snake lizards lie upon the warm rocks sunning themselves as the birds soar overhead.
Looking back upon the fishing village you see green huts sitting side by side along the beach with panga boats lined up on the beach in front of them. A dozen or so Mexican fishermen mill about working on their nets and boats. Others are tucked beneath the trees taking a well-deserved siesta in battered hammocks.
After our trip up to Boobie Rock we prepared to head toward the conversation building up on the hill. This is an open-air building that is a place for researchers and eco tourists to camp while on the island. Note that you can't just set up camp on the island. You must arrange to camp there through one of the approved companies located in San Blas. Having been there, I think I'd prefer to stay on our boat and just visit. There are lots of creepy creatures who have no fear of humans! Just saying!
We started our journey across the beach to the west end of the fishing village. From there we found a path made of loosely laid slabs of rock that lead up to the conservation building. As we made our way through the canopy of trees I was struck by the sounds of the birds. Their prehistoric calls made it seem as if I had been transported back into the land of dinosaurs. It was almost eerie at first.
Dan told me to keep my eyes open as we walked. He said there would be large iguanas all over and he was right. Some lay just under the long grass along side the path, others peeked out from beneath bushes or rocks but most were in plain sight. If you see a sunny spot you are likely to see a large iguana warming itself in the afternoon sun.
When we arrived at the conservation building I was stunned by the number of iguanas just hanging out there. Some were orange and yellow, some were green and others were more gray in color making them hard to see on the concrete floors. We rounded the corner from one hall to another and I nearly stepped on one about five feet long. Ironically enough, he scared the devil out of me but he never even flinched. He looked up at me as if to say, "What are you freaking out about lady? Chill out. I'm taking a nap here." From that point on I was much more cautious about where I put my feet.
After exploring the open air building we headed up the hill a bit further where the Frigatebirds were nesting. The treetops in this area are only about five or six feet tall. The Frigatebrids literally covered the trees and they were constantly jockeying for position on a nest. At one point a bird left its nest and others started swooping in to take branches from the nest to make one of their own. They were screeching and fighting for each little twig.
Here we were able to get amazingly close to these awesome birds. The Frigatebird can have a wingspan upwards of 7.5 – 10'! Imagine having them swoop down toward you only to miss you by mere inches. It was unbelievable! The males have a red throat pouch that they puff up to get the attention of the females during mating season. When they puff the pouch they make this low guttural sound followed by a clicking sound made with their beaks. The females fly overhead peering down to choose their mate from the sea of male birds. Ladies…think how nice it would be if finding the perfect mate was that easy!
From the Frigatebird nesting area we could have continued up the path to the top of the ridge as there is a trail that leads there and then along the ridge. We, however, chose to return to the beach and head through the woods toward the eastern shore. The path for this trail begins behind the fishing camp and to the east of the pond there. This is not a hike for the casual hiker. There are steep stone stairs that go up and down and the path is curvy, narrow and not all that forgiving. During our hike we saw some truly huge iguanas. One had to be close to seven feet long! When you see something like that and you are hearing all of these ancient sounds from the birds you really feel as if you've been transported back in time.
Our plan was to head to the eastern beach to see the blue-footed boobies but we never made it. My fault! I only brought one bottle of water with us as I didn't realize we would be making a major hike. Sometimes Dan forgets to explain the finite details of our planned shore excursions to me. It was pretty warm that day and about three quarters of the way there I gave up. It's not like me but I was having issues breathing and my legs were trembling. I was getting very overheated and the last thing I wanted to do was pass out in this prehistoric landscape so we turned around. Later I regretted the decision but I still think it was probably for the best.
Yes, the shore adventure here at Isabel was truly a highlight of my life and I hope someday to return. Just being so close to these amazing wild animals makes you appreciate their beauty and splendor that much more. It's no wonder this was one of Jacques Cousteau's favorite places. I know it certainly is one of mine!
Later that day after a break and a couple of cool refreshing Pacificos on Dazzler we went snorkeling around the monoliths. Check back on Sunday, December 10th for Part II of our trip to Isabel. There will be lots of great photos and video of our underwater exploration.
Until next time,


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CES 2015 : New High Tech Kit for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Introduction: In today's ever connected world it seems like tech is
integrated into everything we do, including how we fish and share those
experiences. We take a trip to the Consumer Electronics Show (International CES)
to check out what hi-tech manufacturers had to offer anglers and outdoor
Welcome to CES 2015, the biggest show for
consumer electronics
For those anglers that are not familiar with CES is held at the Las Vegas
convention center every year, the same venue as ICAST, and showcases more than
3600 exhibitors including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer
technology hardware. It covers a very wide spectrum of applications including
fitness and sports, automotive technology, photography, content creation and
distribution, video and wearables. Going back through time some of the
technology that we use each and every day has been unveiled at CES and examples
include the 3D HDTV (2009), Blueray DVD (2003), Plasma TV (2001), Microsoft XBOX
(2001), CD players (1981), and even the VCR (1970).
The official vehicle of this year's show, the new
Ford F150
More and more anglers are embracing cutting edge technology to give them an edge
when they fish, just think about the latest advancements in GPS and fishfinder
technology and units we used to employ just 5 years ago seem archaic and as
social media has fueled sharing of images and videos there are a mind boggling
number of cameras designed specifically to document outdoor adventures.
The Deeper Fishfinder is a portable fishfinder
that connects to your smartphone or tablet
Deeper Fishfinder: The Deeper fish finder is a unique portable wireless
sonar that is controlled with your smartphone (6000+ iOS and Android) and is
specifically designed to find the location of fish, depth, water temperature,
bottom contours and more. We first got a glimpse of the Deeper Fishfinder at
this past ICAST in Orlando, since then the product has only matured and is now
available with a much wider range of accessories making it possible to employ
the device in a wider range of angling applications.
Deeper comes with all the accessories to charge
and maintain the device
With a weight of only 100grams and a 2.6" diameter Deeper is smaller and lighter
than any other traditional sonar and can fit into your tackle box or fishing
jacket so it is easy to take it with you and employ it in places where other
sonars are hard to deploy, like from shore, over ice, on a dock or kayak for
One of the new accessories is a new clamp and
adjustable arm that makes the deeper module ready for use with paddlecraft
It can be cast on the end of your line to give you a preview of what is in the
strike zone before you dunk your lure/bait and can report depths up to 130 feet
with a range from your device up to 160 feet. Deeper's dual frequency feature
allows for observation of the underwater at all depths in 90 kHz (55°) and 290
kHz (15°) radius. Wide beam provides ample search area for fish, bait fish and
structure. Precise narrow beam gives high accuracy returns of fish, structure,
detail and bottom profile. With Deeper you can both cast wide or focus on the
A transparent cover accessory makes it possible
to use the module at night with a visual indicator
New accessories include a new clamp ($59) that features a universal Ľ 20"
(quarter twenty) male screw that makes it compatible with RAM mounts and can
hold the module perfectly on kayaks and canoes. Another new accessory are the
special night covers ($35) which swap a transparent cover with the standard
black one and allows anglers to have a light up visual indicator of where the
Deeper module is on the water. The Deeper fish finder comes with everything you
need to charge and deploy the fishfinder and is available now from e-tailers
including Amazon.com and Cabelas for $299 dollars.
Aivaras Bakanas shows us the Deeper Fishfinder
Parrot Bebop: It is the attack of the drones! At the show drone
manufacturer Parrot had a series of new Bebop drones dance in unison for five
minutes, performing coordinated aerial maneuvers in the center of the booth.
These drones are designed to record whatever we want in outdoors. Imagine
fishing on your boat while the Bebop is recording everything from cast to
landing a fish over the water or even from hundreds of feet above.
The Parrot Bebop Drone is an affordable high
quality drone designed to film in full 1080p
The Parrot Bebop Drone has a stabilized 14 megapixel fisheye camera, can record
video in full HD 1080p and even has a GPS embedded for automatic return home!
At the show multiple drones performed coordinated
aerial maneuvers demonstrating the drone's ability to make tight turns and even
flip in tight spaces
The drone is easily controlled with an app installed on a smartphone or
tablet and so that you get the very best footage it can live stream exactly what
it is seeing to your handheld device with a Wi-Fi MIMO range up to 300m/984
feet. The Parrot Bebop is just becoming available now and will retail for $499
dollars each.
Some drones require users to attach a camera like
a GoPro to film. The Parrot Bepop integrates a video and still camera together
all into a single compact package
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One of my favorite activities in late Fall and early Winter is making soup. With all of the great vegetables still available from the garden I am always looking for new and tasty combinations. For this soup I started with a basic potato/leek soup recipe using chicken stock as the liquid. To this, I added cooked Kenearly Yellow Eye beans that I had grown and dried this year. Rock-n-Roll in a bowl! Really, this was pretty good, especially with bacon bits sprinkled on top.
2 tablespoons of olive oil and two tablespoons of butter
6 medium leeks that have been cut in half lengthwise and then sliced in 1/4″ segements
1 pound of your favorite potatoes peeled and diced (I used French Fingerlings)
6 cups of chicken stock (homemade is the way I roll)
3 Cups cooked beans (I used Kenearly Yellow Eye beans that I had grown and dried) (2 cans of cooked white beans would also work)
Add butter and oil to a dutch oven, set temperature to medium, add leeks and saute for eight to ten minutes.
Add potatoes and cook until they begin to soften. (10 minutes)
Add stock and beans. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Working in batches, puree using a food processor.
Serve with an herb garnish (chives, green onions, fresh thyme, etc.) or cooked bacon bits.
All the best,
Greg Garnache


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This tab is the default screen that opens when you log in to the PEM. It acts as a reminder for the system administrator by displaying the list of tasks that need to be configured for the system, indicating which are in completed or pending state.
Getting Started
The Getting Started panel lists down the pending actions that need to be completed to finish setting up the PEM.
- Server Identity Account: You need to create a Server Identity Account. This site account is required to register PEM with PKWARE and is also used for acquiring licenses from the PK Protect Cloud.
- Setup PK Endpoint Manager Administrators: Administrators must be setup under Admins sub-tab which can be accessed via the Identities > Admins tab in PEM. To configure an administrator, click Do it button to navigate to Admins. After your site is registered with PKWARE and the PK Protect Cloud, configuring access to the Active Directory Domain controller is required. As covered in the Windows Server: Installation and Setup Guide (link to the page), PEM needs to be running in Internet Information Server (IIS) on a Windows Server machine joined to the domain you are using for your organization. If you have several domain controllers and/or need to provide authentication to access Active Directory Domain Services, you can configure PK Protect to use a specific domain controller or set or credentials.
- Setup E-mail Notifications: Optionally, PEM can be configured to provide email notifications to manage Smartkey access requests and receipts. To setup email notifications, configure the Mail Settings on the Basics page or click Do It button to navigate to that section.
- Configure your site-wide policy: The site-wide policy under Policy sub-tab of Archive needs to be configured for using PEM. Site-wide policy is an organization's base policy that is applied if the user or group in question does not fall under any of the other policies.
Completed Actions – Last 30 Days
This panel displays details of completed actions performed within PEM in the last 30 days. Following is the description for all the columns present in the panel.
Column Name
This column provides an explanation of the change request that was executed.
Created By
This column indicates the role of admin who executed the change request.
Approved By
This column indicates the role of admin who approved the change request.
This column displays timestamp of when the change request was approved.
This column displays the status of a particular action item i.e., if it is Completed or Cancelled.
This column displays timestamp of the when the change request was generated.
Two actions can be performed in the panel against every change request. These are:
- Repeat: Click this button to repeat the corresponding action again, if possible.
- Delete: Click this button to delete the corresponding action from the screen.
PK Endpoint Manager Approval System
PEM has a two-way approval system for processing change requests (such as adding new admins, deleting admins, or editing policies). This means if one system administrator makes changes, then another system administrator needs to approve the action. This two-way approval system prevents a malicious user to make changes without review or approval.
*Note: The Pending Actions panel appears when an action requiring approval is pending.
When a change request is generated, an alert will show up in the Pending Actions panel as shown in the below screenshot.
Following is the description for all the columns present in the panel:
Column Name
This column provides an explanation of the action or the change that is pending.
Created By
This column indicates the role of admin who has generated the change request.
This column displays timestamp when the change request was generated.
Three actions can be performed in the panel against every change request. These are:
- Approve – Click this button to approve the change request. The change request is added to the Completed Actions - Last 30 Days panel, post approval.
- Cancel – Click this button to decline or cancel the change request. The change request is added to the Completed Actions – Last 30 Days panel, post cancellation.
- Delete – Click this button to remove the request from the screen, without specifically cancelling it.


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Mike Kinnison's Delta State Statesmen defeated West Alabama 6-3 Tuesday night to win the Gulf South Conference baseball championship and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Thus, the Statesmen write one more chapter in the remarkable Delta State baseball story, and we'll get to that.
But, first, some numbers:
The victory was DSU's 41st of the season against 11 losses. That's not quite the norm – yet – for Kinnison's teams. They have averaged 42 victories in his previous 20 DSU season.
That's right. Kinnison's teams have won 896 games, lost 286. Kinnison's teams have won 76 percent of the times they have taken the field over 21 years. For comparison sake, the 1927 New York Yankees, considered by many the greatest team in baseball history, won 71 percent of their games over one season.
Kinnison's teams have won 50 games or more in five seasons, 40 or more in 13 seasons and 35 or more 18 times.
It's hard to imagine that any of those highly successful seasons were more of a surprise than this one, one in which Kinnison replaced his entire everyday lineup and much of his pitching staff.
The Statesmen must now wait until Sunday at 9 p.m. to learn where – and against whom – they will play in the NCAA South Region Tournament May 18-22. The goal, as always is the case at Delta State, is to reach the Division II World Series, which this year will be played in Grand Prairie, Texas, near Dallas.
Looking at all those gaudy victory numbers, one might wonder: What provides the fire for such sustained success?
Those familiar with Delta State baseball know the answer, but it is a story worth retelling for those who don't know.
Before Kinnison was the Delta State coach, he was a Delta State player. And before he was a Delta State player, he was a Delta State manager. Before that, he was cut from the Delta State team by the father of Delta State baseball, Boo Ferriss. You really couldn't make this one up.
This was 1975. Kinnison had spent two years playing at Holmes Community College and decided to "walk on" to play baseball at Delta State. Ferriss had a powerhouse team returning, so there weren't many roster spots available. Complicating matters, Kinnison worked off-shore that summer to earn the money for tuition, room and board at DSU. You can't take much batting practice on a oil rig.
Kinnison was rusty. The team was really good. On cut down day, Ferriss had to tell Kinnison he didn't make the team. Kinnison was crushed. To tell the truth, so was Ferriss, who appreciated Kinnison's relentless effort.
Days later, Kinnison was walking to class when Ferriss pulled his car over on the road beside him. Ferriss told Kinnison he could help him some with tuition if he would serve as manager of the team, that is, wash the uniforms, rake the fields, make sure there was plenty of water on hand, etc.
Instead of fielding ground balls, Kinnison smoothed the infield so others could. Instead of taking batting practice, Kinnison shagged balls for others. Instead of wearing a uniform, Kinnison washed them.
All these years later, Kinnison will tell you, as much as it hurt at the time, it was the turning point of his life. He watched Ferriss, the former Major Leaguer, teach and manage the game. He learned more about baseball and managing people in one spring than he ever knew possible. And then he played summer ball and did about a million pushups, making himself bigger and stronger. Reports of his summer ball success made it back to Ferriss, who had a surprise for Kinnison when he returned to campus.
Ferriss called Kinnison and told him to meet him at the field. Kinnison expected to work. Instead, Ferriss gave him a uniform and told him he was a player. Kinnison cried that day. He'll cry now if you talk to him about it.
So, of course, Kinnison became one of the most productive players in Delta State history, an All American as a senior. He has become a Hall of Fame coach, using many of the lessons he learned watching Ferriss for one spring as a manager.
As Kinnison once told me, "I think about this all the time. Coach could have just driven on by me that day, but he stopped. And it changed my life."
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Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today's sports columnist, this year was named Mississippi Sportswriter of the Year — an honor he achieved for the 10th time — by the National Sports Media Foundation. Read his previous columns and his Sports Daily blog. Reach Rick at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Check out other news at mississippitoday.org and follow us on Twitter @MSTODAYnews.


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Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Expert (77-727-77-728)
Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Expert (77-727-77-728)
Get certified for the Microsoft Excel certification exams with the Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Expert (77-727-77-728) course and lab. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience in a safe, online environment. The Microsoft Excel training course covers the Excel expert exam objectives and teaches you how to create and manage worksheets and workbooks; manage data cells and ranges; create tables; perform operations with formulas and functions; create charts and objects, and create advanced charts and tables.
To be Microsoft Excel certified, you need to pass the 77-727 and 77-728 certification exams. The 77-727 exam objectives include creating and managing worksheets and workbooks; managing data cells and ranges; and creating tables, charts, and objects. The 77-728 exam objectives are managing workbook options and settings; applying custom data formats and layouts; and creating advanced formulas, charts, and tables.
10+ Lessons
84+ Quizzes
56+ Flashcards
56+ Glossary of terms
25+ Pre Assessment Questions
25+ Post Assessment Questions
50+ LiveLab
100+ Video tutorials
03:27+ Hours
Video Lessons
128+ Videos
05:48+ Hours
- Course Overview
- About 77-727 and 77-728 Exams
- Prerequisites
- Creating Worksheets and Workbooks
- Navigating in Worksheets and Workbooks
- Formatting Worksheets and Workbooks
- Customizing Options and Views for Worksheets and Workbooks
- Summary
- Configuring Worksheets and Workbooks for Distribution
- Managing Workbooks
- Managing Workbook Review
- Summary
- Applying Custom Data Formats and Validation
- Applying Advanced Conditional Formatting and Filtering
- Creating and Modifying Custom Workbook Elements
- Preparing a Workbook for Internationalization
- Summary
- Inserting Data in Cells and Ranges
- Formatting Cells and Ranges
- Summarizing and Organizing Data
- Summary
- Creating and Managing Tables
- Managing Table Styles and Options
- Filtering and Sorting Tables
- Summary
- Summarizing Data by Using Functions
- Performing Conditional Operations by Using Functions
- Formatting and Modifying Text by Using Functions
- Summary
- Applying Functions in Formulas
- Looking up Data Using Functions
- Applying Advanced Date and Time Functions
- Performing Data Analysis and Business Intelligence
- Troubleshooting Formulas
- Defining Named Ranges and Objects
- Summary
- Creating Charts and Objects
- Formatting Charts
- Inserting and Formatting Objects
- Summary
- Creating Advanced Charts
- Creating and Managing PivotTables
- Creating and Managing PivotCharts
- Summary
Hands on Activities (Live Labs)
- Creating a New Workbook
- Inserting a Column
- Creating a Workbook from a Template
- Printing a Workbook
- Importing Data from a File
- Copying and Pasting Contents
- Exploring the Format Task Pane
- Auto-Hiding the Ribbon
- Entering the Date and Time
- Adding Worksheets to Workbooks
- Understanding Cell References
- Changing the Workbook View
- Setting and Saving the Print Area
- Changing the Width of the Column to Automatically Fit the Contents
- Changing the Row Height to Fit Contents
- Adding Commands to a New Group
- Modifying a Worksheet
- Adding New Commands to the Quick Access Toolbar
- Hiding a Column
- Formatting Numbers
- Hiding or Unhiding the Content
- Arranging Excel Windows
- Protecting a Worksheet
- Freezing the Top Row
- Protecting a Workbook's Structure
- Changing Date Format
- Entering Text and Values
- Using Relative, Absolute, and Mixed References
- Changing the Text Color
- Using the Middle Align and Center Command
- Formatting a Heading
- Deleting and Editing the Cell Content
- Converting a Table to a Cell Range
- Changing the Table Style
- Using the UPPER Function
- Using the PROPER Function
- Using the INDEX Function
- Using the MATCH Function
- Using the DATE Function
- Using the WORKDAY Function
- Using the TODAY Function
- Creating a Data Table
- Creating Names for Cell Ranges
- Removing Gridlines and Headings
- Changing the Chart Title
- Inserting and Configuring a Shape
- Inserting SmartArt
- Inserting WordArt
- Inserting and Modifying an Image
- Creating a PivotTable Automatically
|What are the prerequisites for this exam?
|There are no technical pre-requisites for this certification exam.
|What is the exam registration fee?
|Where do I take the exam?
|What is the format of the exam?
|The exam consists of performance based questions and is conducted in a live or simulated environment. MOS 2013 presents the candidate with a project to build tasks and steps that build on each other.
|How many questions are asked in the exam?
|The exam contains 40-60 questions.
|What is the duration of the exam?
|50 minutes
|What is the passing score?
|The passing score varies from exam to exam and is provided on the score report.
|What is the exam's retake policy?
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam retake policy
|What is the validity of the certification?
|For life
|Where can I find more information about this exam?
|Know more about the 77-727 & 77-728
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The median age of the country's population is on the rise, often termed the "graying" of America. With that comes honed skill sets and a vast array of life experiences, as well as individuals seeking to reinvent themselves. How can museums embrace and harness the power of this volunteer corps to further institutional missions? Hear from two active volunteers about their museum experiences. Two seasoned volunteer managers will share how the three C's — comfort, confidence and choice — work into their training programs, empowering this invaluable human resource. You will participate in some of the more popular training activities in use at our panelists' museums.
- Maura Nelson Clifford
- Maretta Hemsley-Wood
- Marjorie Abbot
- Samual Jones