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TH2 is just released so theres no major Insider Build to test at the moment. See Download Windows 10 TH2 OEM and Retail .iso.
Windows 10 is boasted to be the last major release or version of Windows. It is promised to be a continuous stream of updates, fixes and enhancements. With the new continuous distribution of Windows 10 continuous testing is required and Microsoft are valuing the feedback from their enthusiasts i.e. those in the Windows Insiders program. You may opt to remain on the:
- Fast track (quick releases possibility of being very unstable) – Tier 2 Tester*
- Slow track (more stable releases but less frequent) – Tier 1 Tester*
- Mainstream track (stable tested releases only) – General Consumer
* Requires use of a Microsoft Account if Upgrading via Windows Update but not if Clean Installing direct from .iso.
Below is all legacy and will be updated when I have more details about the next Insider Preview .iso.
The TH2 builds and later should be more stable than the Windows Insider Preview for TH1 and earlier but in general only experienced users should be on the Fast Track. Most of the issues should be reported early on the Fast Track and amended for Slow Track users. After installation of Windows 10565 Slow and Fast track Insiders will be upgraded to Windows 10 TH2 Build 10586 version 1511 (TH2 RTM). TH2 .isos are not currently available for the maintrack users. It seems Microsoft is awaiting some more feedback before releasing it.
Downloading the Windows 10 Insider 10565 TH2 .iso:
The Windows 10565 .iso is available to Download from Microsoft here:
The main fixes are that this .iso inputs both Windows 7 and Windows 8 product keys allowing for direct clean installation giving Windows 10 TH2 a proper Digital Deployment.
In my testing the .iso contains two Editions Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview and Windows 10 Home Insider Preview.
Its hoped that the maintrack .iso has all 5 Editions of the same architecture on one .iso like Windows Vista and Windows 7 .isos:
Note inputting an N Edition or Single Language product key in the official .iso gives:
Creating a Bootable USB Flash Drive:
You may use Rufus to create a bootable USB:
Rufus does not need to be installed and can be run directly by double clicking on the application.
Select your 8 GB or superior USB flash drive:
Select the .iso:
There are two types of bootable USB you can make with Rufus The "GPT partition scheme for UEFI computer" or the "MBR Partition Scheme for BIOS or UEFI Computers". If you are unsure what one to select see the information in Updating your BIOS and Determining if you have UEFI and SecureBoot. Its recommended to have the latest BIOS update before Windows 10 installation anyway.
Globally Unique Identifier Partition Table (GPT) Partition Scheme for UEFI Computer
Use with Dell hardware and Windows 8.1 64 Bit with a UEFI BIOS later than 2012. Enable UEFI and SecureBoot.
Requires systems that have a Unified Extensive Firmware Interface (UEFI) Basic Input Output (BIOS) and also 64 Bit Windows. These requirements are in general standard across hardware post 2012 i.e. hardware Dell shipped with Windows 8 or later.
This is a new partition scheme which is more reliable than the MBR partition scheme. In GPT multiple copies of partitioning and boot data are stored on the hard drive and checks they are consistent.
This partition scheme has the advantage in the fact that it can support >2 TB drives and can create up to 128 Partitions.
This will support newer security technologies such in the UEFI BIOS such as SecureBoot and these should be enabled.
2010-2011 hardware may or may not have a UEFI BIOS and you will need to check and enable the settings in the UEFI BIOS setup if applicable. These settings will also need to applied correctly for systems that have previously been running Windows 7 (e.g. downgrade rights).
Master Boot Record Partition Scheme for BIOS or UEFI Computer
Use with Dell hardware and Windows 8.1 with a Legacy BIOS earlier than 2010.
This can be used for an older system pre-2012 with a legacy Basic Input Output System (BIOS) so is required for pre-2012 hardware and for Windows 8.1 32 Bit.
Limited to 2 TB of space and to 4 partitions.
This partition scheme is less reliable as the partitioning and boot data is stored in one location meaning if its corrupt then the data is lost.
If you do not select the USB Device, then load the .iso and then select the Partition Scheme and File System in order, Rufus may revert some of the settings to defaults which may be incorrect.
Select the "GPT partition scheme for UEFI computer" or the "MBR Partition Scheme for BIOS or UEFI Computers" respectively depending if your hardware is post 2012 or pre 2012.
Select the FAT32 file system. SecureBoot requires the bootable USB to be formatted as FAT32 otherwise it won't boot.
Click start:
Select OK to format the USB flash drive:
Rufus will now create the Bootable USB:
When its ready it'll say "Done" to the bottom left. You may now close Rufus and have a bootable USB for installation.
Booting from Windows 10 TH2 Installation Media
Power down your computer. Disconnect any external hard drive(s) and any USB peripherals such as printers/scanners.
It is recommended to install Windows 10 in a UEFI BIOS with SecureBoot enabled.
These settings should automatically be applied to any system shipped with Windows 8 or Windows 8.1.
If your system <2010 and had Windows 7 previously installed ignore mention of UEFI as your system doesn't have a UEFI BIOS.
If your system had Windows 7 previously installed and is a 2011 model:
- Enable UEFI (your system may have a UEFI BIOS without SecureBoot)
If your system had Windows 7 previously installed and is >2012 model:
Ensure the mouse and keyboard are connected. Insert the Windows 10 Bootable USB that you made via the Windows 10 .iso (If installing in UEFI make sure the Bootable USB is setup for UEFI).
Hold F12 while powering up your computer (at the Dell BIOS screen).
Follow the instructions below to Boot either via UEFI or Legacy respectively.
Variant A: UEFI Boot
If your system is newer than 2011 its recommended to use a UEFI Boot and a GPT partition scheme; this is faster and more reliable. The boot manager should mention a UEFI Boot similar to below.
Press the ↓ arrow and select your Windows 10 Recovery USB Flash Drive and press [Enter]
Variant B: Legacy Boot
For systems older than 2011 you will have to just use the legacy boot with the MBR partition scheme which will be listed by default. There will be no mention of Legacy or UEFI Boot but the boot option will be legacy.
If you wish to install Windows 10 32 Bit (unrecommended) on a 2012 or later system you will need to disable SecureBoot and enable legacy boot options.
Press the ↓ arrow and select your Windows 10 Recovery USB Flash Drive and press [Enter]
Select boot from from USB respectively.
Press any key when prompted such as "h" when it says Press any Key to boot from CD/DVD.
The Windows 10 TH2 Setup Part 1: Language Options
You will be presented with a black screen.
Select, Language (this is locked to the .iso you decided to Download), Time and Currency Format and Keyboard or Input Method. In this example I select proper English…
When you have made your selection select next:
Select Install Now:
The setup will start:
The Windows 10 TH2 Setup Part 2: The Product Key
There are 3 main different types of product keys:
- Windows 8.x/10 OEM (UEFI BIOS Embedded System Locked Preinstallation) Keys
- Windows 7 OEM product keys stamped onto a Windows 7 Code of Authenticity
- Windows 7/8.1/10 Retail Product Keys
- No product keys – Faded Windows 7 OEM COA, Windows 10130 (Insider) or Trial/Evaluation
1. Windows 8.x/10 OEM (UEFI BIOS Embedded OEM SLP) Keys
These keys are embedded in the UEFI BIOS and will automatically be input by the Windows Installation Media. In short it will automatically bypass the enter your product key screen below taking you straight to the license agreement screen.
Systems shipped with Windows 8.x will have stickers like this. Systems shipped directly with Windows 10 won't have any stickers.
The Official 10565 .isos accept only Home and Pro Editions of Windows 8.x/10 OEM SLP product keys.
Windows 10 Home Editions:
- Windows 10 Home Most Common
- Windows 10 Single Language Common
- Windows 10 Home N Rare
Note for Windows 10
- Windows 8.1 (Home) with Bing = Windows 8.1 (Home)
- Windows 8.1 (Home) Single Language with Bing = Windows 8.1 Single Language (Home)
Windows 10 Pro Editions:
- Windows 10 Pro Most Common
- Windows 10 ProN Rare
For a Windows 8.x OEM key you should not see this screen.
Instead you should be taken straight here:
If you do see the first screen you have began the installation using the wrong Edition of Windows 10. Unfortunately Microsoft do not inform you if you have a product key for another Edition of Windows here.
The Official 10565 .isos accept only Home and Pro Editions of Windows 8.x/10 OEM SLP product keys. Its hoped that Microsoft has taken my feedback into account and will make one Windows 10 .iso of all Editions when they release .isos on the main track. If they don't do this they should at least put more information on this screen something like:
Windows 10 EditionX Product Key Detected. Exit setup and begin installation from Windows 10 Home Installation Media or Input a Windows 10 EditionY key to change Edition.
2. Windows 7 OEM Keys on COAs
Each Windows 7 OEM system was shipped with a COA which looked like the following. I'd advise taking a picture of it with your phone as I have done and keeping it for your own records. You can then open up the picture on your phone and have it beside you when you are installing Windows 10 on your system.
To the top of the COA is the Edition:
Windows 7 Home Prem – XPS 8300 (Top)
Windows 7 Pro – Latitude E5510 (Battery Compartment)
The Windows 10 Editions corresponding with Windows 7 product keys are:
- Windows 7 Starter → Windows 10 Home
- Windows 7 Home Basic → Windows 10 Home
- Windows 7 Home Premium → Windows 10 Home
- Windows 7 Professional → Windows 10 Pro
- Windows 7 Ultimate → Windows 10 Pro
There are also N Editions which are relatively rare but the Windows Insider Preview .iso doesn't accept N Editions:
- Windows 7 StarterN → Windows 10 HomeN
- Windows 7 Home BasicN → Windows 10 HomeN
- Windows 7 Home PremiumN → Windows 10 HomeN
- Windows 7 ProfessionalN → Windows 10 ProN
- Windows 7 UltimateN → Windows 10 ProN
As Microsoft provided COAs with low print quality that were prone to fading. Good OEMs like Dell typically hid them in the battery compartments of laptops to shield them. Unfortunately they may not be shielded in early Windows 7 models and faded to the extent that the product key is illegible. See the notes about installing Windows 10 without a product key if you have a Faded COA.
Once you have input your product key you will be taken to the license agreement screen. If you input the product key for the wrong Edition of Windows the installation will abort:
3. Retail Product Keys
You will have your retail key on boxed installation media or from your confirmation email. Note Upgrade Only Product Keys act as Full Product Keys with Windows 10 TH2 Installation Media.
The Windows 10 Editions corresponding with Windows 7 product keys are:
- Windows 7 Starter → Windows 10 Home
- Windows 7 Home Basic → Windows 10 Home
- Windows 7 Home Premium → Windows 10 Home
- Windows 7 Professional → Windows 10 Pro
- Windows 7 Ultimate → Windows 10 Pro
The Windows 10 Editions corresponding with Windows 8.x product keys are:
- Windows 8.1 (Home) → Windows 10 Home
- Windows 8.1 (Home) Single Language → Windows 10 Home Single Language (Use WInAero .iso)
- Windows 8.1 Pro → Windows 10 Pro
There are also N Editions which are relatively rare:
- Windows 7 StarterN → Windows 10 HomeN
- Windows 7 Home BasicN → Windows 10 HomeN
- Windows 7 Home PremiumN → Windows 10 HomeN
- Windows 7 ProfessionalN → Windows 10 ProN
- Windows 7 UltimateN → Windows 10 ProN
- Windows 8.1N (Home) → Windows 10 HomeN
- Windows 8.1 ProN → Windows 10 ProN
The Insider Preview .iso does not support any Single Language or N Editions of Windows 10.
4. Faded Windows 7 COA /Windows Insider 10130 or Trial/Evaluation
Special notes for a system with a Faded Windows 7 COA
If you have a faded COA, you need to have Windows 7 previously installed using Dell OEM factory settings or using a Dell OEM Windows 7 Reinstallation DVD. These will apply Windows 7 OEM SLP activation. This was an activation mechanism that utilised a generic product key which activated if and only if a valid Dell (or other major OEM) BIOS was detected.
These installs can be upgraded to Windows 10 without use of a product key and will be registered with a Microsoft Product Activation server during the Upgrade process. If a device has Windows 10 TH1 or later previously installed and activated it is already a Windows 10 Device.
If you had Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic or Windows 7 Home Premium your system is classified as a Windows 10 Home Device and registered with a Microsoft Product Activation Server meaning you can select I don't have a product key and select to install the Home Insider Preview and your system will automatically reactivate when online. If you had Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate your system is classified as a Windows 10 Pro Device and registered with a Microsoft Product Activation Server meaning you can select I don't have a product key and select to install the Pro Insider Preview and your system will automatically reactivate when online.
If you have not upgraded from a Windows 7 install with OEM SLP activation and have a faded COA and unbootable Windows 7 OEM installation your only choice is to contact your OEM (if in warranty), look on eBay for Windows 7 OEM media with OEM SLP activation, buy Windows again or take the Unofficial Upgrade path.
Special notes for those who took the Unofficial Free Upgrade path via the Windows 10130 Insider Preview
Unless your system had an additional Windows 7/8.1 OEM license you will not have a product key. After the upgrade from 10130 to 10240 (TH1) Pro your system is classified as a Windows 10 Pro Device and registered with a Microsoft Product Activation Server meaning you can select I don't have a product key and select to install the Pro Insider Preview and your system will automatically reactivate when online.
Gabe Aul did previously promise the Free Upgrade for Windows Insiders however I will note that other sites are debating whether or not you are licensed correctly…you can see the counter-arguments of Windows Licensing Nazis who want you to pay full retail price for Windows 10 presented here Windows 10 Upgrade and Installation FAQ: We Figured out who pays and who doesn't. Note the same site earlier reported this as a Free Upgrade path How to Turn your Windows 10 Insider Preview into Windows 10 RTM.
I will note a few things however:
- The premature Removal of the Windows 7 Digital River installation .isos (February 2015) before Windows 10 TH1 Build 10240 (July 2015) meant those who used the Windows Insider Preview were stuck on Windows 10 Pro i.e. their system registered with a Microsoft Product Activation Server and became a Windows 10 Pro Device and not a Windows 10 Home Device. However TH2 itself will allow Windows Insiders who Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic and Windows 7 Home Premium to take their free upgrade to Windows 10 Home opposed to Pro should they wish.
- Removal of the Product Activation of Windows 10 Pro Devices Upgraded via Windows Insider 10130 would extremely inconvenience users with valid Windows 7 OEM licenses and faded Windows 7 COAs.
- Users who used 10130 to upgrade from Windows Vista or Windows XP (with capable hardware) are extremely unlikely to pay full retail price for Windows 10 as the hardware is ageing and the value of the Device is less than that of the Full Retail license in many cases. I personally suggest that Microsoft allow all these users to install Windows 10. These users can evaluate how well Windows 10 runs on their device and Microsoft should make the license extremely cheap if the hardware is weak but capable i.e. if the hardware is of the age between 2007-2010 the license should cost no more than $20. This will help with the eradication of Windows Vista and reduce Windows XP usage.
- Because of 1. and 2 and particularly the combination of both 1. and 2… Microsoft are extremely unlikely to stop the continued use of Windows 10 Pro on Devices that have became Windows 10 Pro Devices via the Upgrade from Windows 10130 Insider Preview.
- My guide extends this Unofficial Upgrade Path past the expiry date with some subtle tricks.
If you want to just try Windows 10 TH2 to see how it works on your machine for a trial or are Reinstalling on a Windows 10 Device and don't have a product key select I don't have a Product Key.
Select Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 pro appropriately:
If your system is a Windows 10 Home Device and you have selected Windows 10 Home Insider Preview it will automatically reactivate when online.
If your system is a Windows 10 Pro Device and you have selected Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview it will automatically reactivate when online.
If your system is not a Windows 10 Device you may use Windows 10 but you will be constantly nagged for product activation and some of the personalisation settings won't work.
The Windows 10 TH2 Setup Part 3: Drive Options
Read the license agreement, check "I accept these terms" and then select next:
On the next screen you will be given the option to "Upgrade" or "Clean Reinstall".
To Clean Reinstall select Custom. The following steps will result in loss of data so cancel the installation and backup your data to an external hard drive or cloud storage if you haven't already done so. I never recommend Upgrade installs.
In the next screen you should be shown your hard drive(s)/Solid state drive(s). If you don't and have a blank screen as shown you will need to Load Driver… For more details see Preparing and Loading Preinstallation SATA Drivers.
Note: In most cases Windows 10 Installation Media should have the SATA Storage Controller inbuilt and hence there is no reason for you to load the preinstallation SATA driver. As a general rule of thumb if Windows Installation Media is significantly newer than your System the Storage Controller is inbuilt. Microsoft promise to keep Windows Installation Media relatively up to date so the need to load Storage Controller drivers should become relatively rare.
If on the other hand you get the error message "A Required CD/DVD Device Driver is Missing" then your Installation Media is corrupt and you should make new Windows 10 Installation Media.
In the majority of cases the HDD/SSD will already be listed… The partitions listed will differ from system to system aswell as the number of drive(s). In this step you want to delete all the partitions on the SSD/HDD (SSD recommended) that you want to Install Windows on so all the storage on the drive is unallocated space.
Note if you have previously used DiskPart or Cleaned up the SSD/HDDthe drive will already show as unallocated space. Cleaning up a HDD/SSD should be done in advance of Windows Installation and is particular important if you are Clean Reinstalling to get rid of a virus/malware infection or plan to sell or hand down your Windows 10 device.
If you have any other HDDs/SSDs that have an Operating System its recommended to delete all the partitions on these in a similar manner in order to prevent an unwanted dualboot.
Note external hard drives and USB flash drives may also be listed here which is why it was recommended to remove any unnecessary USB peripheral devices to save confusion. Data drives should be left alone aswell as the Windows 10 Bootable USB.
Dual Boot Note – Advanced Configurations only!!!
For a system with multiple SSD/HDDs multiple Drive numbers will show. You can only delete the partitions on the SSD/HDD (SSD recommended) that you intend to install Windows on.
If you have Windows/Linux installed on another drive this will make a Dual Boot. Alternatively you can delete all the partitions on other drive(s) in order to prevent an unwanted Dual Boot. I do not recommend Dual Booting and even less on the same Drive. In general I prefer virtualisation.
I will demonstrate a UEFI install on a 120 GB SSD in a Latitude E5510. This lists the single internal SSD as Drive 0. The drive had a Windows 7 Professional factory settings previously upgraded to Windows 10 Pro and was reverted back to Windows 7 Professional. It has two small partitions (UEFI) and the main OS partition aswell as the recovery partition.
Select each partition on the Drive you want to install Windows on, in this case Drive 0, then select Delete systematically. I will start on the Recovery Partition. Note theres no point in keeping the Recovery Partition (this will vary in size from system to system) while carrying out a Clean Reinstall as it'll no longer function. Moreover even if it did work it'll recover to an obsolete version of Windows.
Select ok. Then delete all the other partitions on the drive in a similar manner….
Your entire drive should now be unallocated space, select the unallocated space and then select new:
Select apply:
Windows will setup additional partitions and warn you that these are being created, select next:
If you have a newer system (>2012) and are using a UEFI BIOS with the GPT partition scheme, the partitions will look like the following. The top three partitions should be the same size as shown below and the presence of these multiple partitions make the GPT partition scheme more robust. The last largest partition will vary in size taking up the remainder SSD/HDD. Select this largest partition and select Next:
If you have a older system (<2012) or a newer system with UEFI settings disabled e.g. for a 32 Bit Windows 10 Installation you will hence have to use Legacy BIOS settings and the MBR partition scheme. The partitions will look slightly different on a MBR install see below. There will be a single 500 MB system reserved partition opposed to 3 smaller partitions in a GPT install. The last largest partition will vary in size taking up the remainder SSD/HDD. Select this largest partition and select Next:
Windows will begin to install and depending on your hardware may take some time to go through all the steps:
When its finished you will be warned about a restart. Select restart now or wait 10 seconds:
The Windows 10 TH2 Setup Part 4: Account and End of Setup
Your computer will restart and Windows will take some time to get your devices ready.
The setup will restart:
Note if you are going to sell or hand down your Windows 10 Device, you can force shut it down here and remove the Windows 10 Installation USB…. The new owner can continue with the setup.
If you are connected to an ethernet or offline the next few screens won't show. Select your wireless network:
Input your wireless password and select next:
Select customise settings and press "next" once you've made your desired selection on each page or use the express settings:
Next select "I own it" for a home PC or "My organisation" for a work PC:
For "I Own It" sign in with a Microsoft Account (recommended by Microsoft so you can use all of Microsoft's services in particular OneDrive).
Alternatively skip this step and sign in with a local account (recommended if you want to make a pseudo-Factory image with Dell Backup and Recovery without your Microsoft Account login details). A Local Account can later be converted to a Microsoft Account:
The PC will configure the last stages and install Apps (which now work as Windows):
You should now be in the Windows 10 Desktop:
Checking the New Edition of Windows 10 and Activation Status
Right click the Start button and select system:
Check your Windows Edition at the top and ensure that Windows is activated to the bottom. Note the Product ID may change slightly from the original install but Windows should be activated…
A test of switching architecture:
If your system is not activated, leave it online for an hour or so, then restart and recheck.
Getting the Windows 10 TH2 RTM
You can get the TH2 RTM Build 10586 by joining the Windows Insider fast track. Go to Start and select settings:
Select Update and Recovery:
Select Advanced Options:
Select Start Insider Builds
Then next:
Then confirm:
Then restart now:
Once you've restarted and logged back in go to settings:
Select update and recovery:
You will need to download the update TH2 Professional 10586 and restart:
Windows 10 TH2 will install restarting the computer 4 times:
Restart 1:
Restart 2:
Restart 3:
Restart 4:
You will then be prompted to login:
There will be a few additional screens of the installation:
Right click the Start button and select system:
Check your Windows Edition at the top and ensure that Windows is activated to the bottom. Note the Product ID may change slightly from the original install but Windows should be activated…
If you press [Windows] and [r] and type in
You will get the version of Windows which is the Windows 10 TH2 RTM release. Also called 1511 denoting the release date being November 2015.


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text: Clive: I am delighted that Pusztai's friends have come to his defense, but we now know from the Daily Telegraph (15 Feb) that this has been used in a crude attempt by Friends of the Earth to manipulate the story, and one that you have been sucked into. The passage you cited and commented on below only further demonstrates your ignorance of biology and experiments in claiming that GE was the cause. David Wengraf was right. >Clive wrote: >You are quite wrong. >The experiments compared rats fed potatoes genetically engineered with >snowdrop lectins, and rats fed potatoes merely "spiked" with an equivalent >amount of similar lectin. > >The rats fed the GE potatoes, and I quote directly from the Report of the >Project coordinator on Data produced at the Rowett Research Institute >(SOAEFD Flexible Fund Project RO 818) > >"there were highly significant differences in the wet and dry weights of >many essential body organs, indicating that the effects of GNA-GM-potatoes >on body and organ metabolism were significantly different from those of the >control potatoes...... >other effects which included the enlargement of the pancras,jejunum and >testes on raw GNA-GM-potatoes diets suggested that the lack of compositional >equivalence might also be extended to a lack of equivalence in the metabolic >consequenses between feeding of GM and parent line potatoes. This is of >particular importance because as shown before (table 3) this occurs depite >that the behaviour in the gut lumen of "potato GNA" after GNA-GM-potatoes >potato diets was closely similar to that of "snowdrop GNA" in parent potatoe >diets spiked with GNA (table 3)" > >Thus it is not the effect of lectins on the rat's organs that has been shown >to be disastrous, but the GM process itself. Do you even know what a "control" is? In this case it was clearly non-transgenic potatoes ("parent line potatoes"), not spiked with anything. Contrary to your claims that GE potatoes caused worse damage that potatoes spiked with the lectin, the very passage you sent us says "the behaviour in the gut lumen of "potato GNA" after GNA-GM-potatoes potato diets was closely similar to that of "snowdrop GNA" in parent potatoe diets spiked with GNA". Even Pusztai's friends said in their memo (archive 780) that "There was also strong evidence that GNA-GM tubers were not substantially equivalent to parent potatoes and indeed the two lines of GNA-GM-potatoes in the study were also different." They did not say, contrary to your claims, that there was a difference in spiked vs transgenic potatoes, or that GE caused the problem. They said these GE potatoes were worse than non-GE potatoes. The only establishment "discredited" here is your own. Please do scan and send us the whole report if you dare. I'd especially like to see Table 3. By the way, > >You also write, Rick: >"because the current assessment process looks at the transgenic product >anyway" >What do you mean exactly by "looks at"? "Tested" in animals. Simple, Clive. No stumbling yet on my part, Clive, but quite a bit on yours. I'm still looking for some real facts from a truly independent assessment panel, but I no longer expect to find it from you. Rick _____________________________________________________________________ *PLEASE NOTE THE ADDITION OF AN "8" TO OUR NUMBERS* Richard T. Roush Associate Professor and Director Phone +61 8 8303-6591 Centre for Weed Management Systems FAX +61 8 8303-7125 Waite Institute ;-_|\ University of Adelaide / \ Glen Osmond 5064 ( ) South Australia \_;-*_/ AUSTRALIA | v Adelaide, South Australia Cooperative Research Centre for Weed Management Systems: http://www.waite.adelaide.edu.au/CRCWMS/ "Weeds - Australia's most underestimated environmental threat"


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Water Street construction closure affects businesses
C-VILLE Weekly Tuesday, February 07, 2017 at 7 a.m.
Anyone attempting to drive east down Water Street over the past couple weeks has noticed a large traffic sign intercepting her mission—and some business owners in that area aren't happy about it.
Construction of a seven-unit mixed-use building at 550 E. Water St. (called 550 Water Street) will cause intermittent lane closure for the next nine months, according to city spokesperson Miriam Dickler.
"It's difficult to quantify exactly how much the partial closing has impacted our business, but I can definitely say it is significant," says Ashley Williams, the general manager and marketing director at Water Street, the eatery located at 117 Fifth St. SE in the former Tempo space, which has only been open since the end of September.
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Who doesn't love a great salmon dish?! This is a delicious and super easy recipe so don't be scared to give it a try!
This recipe makes 8 ounces of glaze and serves 4 people
4 6-Ounce Salmon Fillets
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¼ Cup Honey
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Monday, June 24, 2013
Who the hell am I?
I've never been more depressed with my life than I am right now. Once again things are not working out at all liked I planned.
I used to be someone else. Someone I admired. Someone I thought would amount to something in life. But I don't know who I am anymore. I hate the person I've become.
I'm so depressed. It's slowly killing me. I can't remember the last time a day when be when I didn't think I'd be better off dead.
Today I thought I was having a heart attack. Or maybe I was hoping it was a heart attack. I don't know.
This shit sucks.
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Then do something about it. Get some help or check yourself into a health facility. If you know you are depressed then you are able to face getting help... no denial. Life can get better but only you can make it better.ReplyDelete
I hate 2 c that you're having a bad time. All I've got 2 offer you are my good thoughts of which I got a lot 4 ya. And like I always remind myself when I'm working a double close, "I've never worked a shift that didn't eventually end," and I'm expecting that'll be true of your bad times. Coffeypot there has some words of wisdom 4 ya.ReplyDelete
Hang in there bro.
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I agree with Coffeypot, maybe you should see someone.
Sorry, no advice here. Just try to change.ReplyDelete
- RachelJuly 6, 2013 at 1:05 AM
Maybe this is unsolicited advice, especially in a comments section, but, have you ever considered talking to a therapist? I only ask, because I am prone to depression (during the last bout, I woke up every single morning and thinking about swallowing antifreeze...for months). I sometimes helps to discuss whatever is happening with a professional who can help you recognize the cycles of your mind, and work out cognitive techniques to bring mental clarity.ReplyDelete
Hey. I have been MIA due to a move, but was distressed to come back and find you so sad.ReplyDelete
I have to agree with Coffeypot [and I never agree with him. hee] I hope you got the help you need. You deserve better my friend.
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The "War" drums are beating overtime. But it isn't the Martians that are on the warpath.
Media around the globe have been up in arms about over the restrictions imposed by Paramount and DreamWorks as "War of the Worlds" bowed in Tokyo, Berlin, Paris, London, Marseilles, Madrid and New York.
The publicity backlash points up the perils of day-and-date openings. Overseas journos, accustomed to writing about films that have already opened in the U.S., are being asked to see a film — and then refrain from writing or talking about it for several weeks.
To top it off, they're meeting the star, but being given limits on the conversation.
The result is day-and-date media hostility.
Given piracy fears and security concerns over Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise, the June 23 N.Y. preem featured four-hour security lineups, which caused media grousing.
That was matched by grumbling over the New York print media being shut out of the preem (Variety was one of the few allowed in).
And though studios routinely put an embargo on review dates, Germany's top film critics association launched an official protest against what it called "a violation of basic constitutional rights" over the studio's review restrictions.
The Brits were generally appalled at Channel 4's prank "interviewer" getting Cruise with a squirting microphone. But the mainstream British Guardian speculated the gag may have been "a strange, watery satire on the transparent tasteless nature of a red carpet plug for a tiresome remake of an already tiresome film."
And, though most media pundits hadn't seen the film, one Brit talking head on the night of the London preem noted solemnly, "When the studios try to keep the press away from the film, it usually means it's a stinker."
Add to that the ongoing baggage of the Cruise-Holmes relationship, which has been endlessly reported in the tabloids as well as the mainstream press.
Will their romance help or hurt the B.O.? "Gigli" proved that a celeb-centered PR blitz can create a backlash, though speculation on Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's romance seemed to fuel the B.O. of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith."
"War" has a June 29 global bow. And the question is not the media reaction, but the public's. In the novel, H.G. Wells imagined an end to the interplanetary war by the spread of a virus.
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Jan. 16, 1927-Dec. 6, 2010
Meriom Holly Hines, 83, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Meriom was born in Bibb County, Ga., Jan. 16, 1927, to the late Ollie Holly and Lillie Williams Holly. She was married to the late James E. Hines.
Meriom worked with Thomas Office Supply for many years.
She was a member of Salem Advent Christian Church, and was also a member of the United States Citizens Radio Council.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Park, with the Rev. Larry Withrow officiating.
Meriom is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Bailey of Columbus, Ga., and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home.
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Waynesburg's Wilson receives PennACE JoAnne Day Student of the Year award
Waynesburg University senior chemistry major Kristen Wilson, from Washington, Pennsylvania, was recently selected as the recipient of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers (PennACE) 2016 JoAnne Day Student of the Year award in the Technical Category.
Wilson earned the award based upon her participation in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) this past summer at North Dakota State University (NDSU) in Fargo, North Dakota, where she conducted chemistry education research. She studied under the direction of Dr. James Nyachwaya, assistant professor of chemistry education.
"I worked on analyzing how well students can make connections between different contexts by using their content-specific knowledge," said Wilson.
Additionally, she had to submit a current resume, a paper describing how she and her university have benefited from the REU and letters of recommendation.
Wilson considers winning the award as "extremely unique." It will provide for her another way to stick out from the crowd and be more competitive as she applies for jobs.
PennACE annually recognizes undergraduate students enrolled in member institutions who have completed an internship or co-op assignment. Students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program select one of the three categories that best represents their field: Technical Award, Liberal Arts Award or Business Award.
Wilson will receive a plaque and $250 in the spring. She will also be recognized at PennACE's 2017 Annual Conference at Pennsylvania State University in April 2017 and be featured on their website.
She credits her success to the entire Chemistry Department at Waynesburg University.
"All of the chemistry professors had been encouraging me to apply for REUs and they helped me through the entire process," said Wilson. "Dr. Baldauff has been a very large credit to my success as she has been so encouraging and helpful to my success."
Wilson will graduate from Waynesburg in the spring. She has yet to decide whether she will apply for a high school chemistry teacher position or pursue graduate school for chemistry education research.
"I had never considered graduate school until after the research this summer, but I loved it so much I may want to continue with my education," said Wilson.
Read more about Wilson's internship experience by visiting our website: http://www.waynesburg.edu/blog/internship-spotlight-kristen-wilson.
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Assault on Balaurea Release Date
NCSOFT Reveals Release Date for Aion's Highly Anticipated Free Expansion Aion®: Assault on Balaurea™
Aion Players in North America and Europe can begin exploring the world far beyond the traditional territories of Asmodae and Elysea beginning September 7th.
Today, NCSOFT, the world's premier publisher and developer of Massively Multiplayer Online games (MMOs), unveiled the official release date for Aion: Assault on Balaurea, the next exciting chapter in Aion that entrenches players into a rich storyline in which their actions will determine the fate of the world. Aion: Assault on Balaurea releases digitally to PCs in North America and Europe on Sept. 7, 2010, however, players looking for retail boxed copies of the full game featuring exclusive in-game pets will find them at select retailers in North America on Sept. 7 and on Sept. 10 in Europe.
In Aion: Assault on Balaurea, the exciting new chapter of Aion, characters have the ability to align together to launch massive counter assaults against the invading Balaur on their homeland while experiencing new and updated instances and zones, an increased level cap, new weapons and items, new skills and added flight mechanics. Characters will not be alone as they explore the new areas, as Aion introduces functional pets equipped with in-game benefits.
Unlike any MMO before it, Aion is a uniquely crafted online gaming experience where flight offers much more than just a way to gracefully explore the landscape - it is a strategic and integral part of combat, quests, and exploration. Players will use flight to dive into battle and plunge through thousands of unique, story-driven quests, all while trying to save and control a world literally shattered in half from centuries of brutal conflict.
For more information about Aion and Aion: Assault on Balaurea go to http://na.aiononline.com.
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NCSOFT, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Aion®, Lineage®, Guild Wars, City of Heroes® and Exteel® franchises. NCSOFT West is a division of NCSOFT that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found at http://us.ncsoft.com.


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There are is one game in the top 20 to be in its final week before launch, Borderlands 2 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. As a reminder the Pro data is back up, which means that I am taking requests again for games outside the top 20.
The top seven games have 200,000 or more pre-orders, up from six last week, and the top 11 has 100,000 or more pre-orders, the same as last week. Five games added 20,000 or more, up from four last week and nine added 10,000 or more, the same as last week.
Halo 4 is going to surpass Reach pre-orders no problem.
Borderlands killed it because of a great game and perfect timing...What else came out in September? Not much, if anything. It kicked off the season nicely and got plenty of exposure + good press.


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VJR Consulting is an independent consulting firm specializing in high-quality research on youth and media. We design nationally-representative quantitative survey research, analyze data, and write reports. We also develop and evaluate pro-social media campaigns on issues concerning children and families. We operate at the intersection of issues, research, and communications. The firm is run by Vicky Rideout, who the New York Times says "has done pioneering research into patterns of technology use." Read More >
Digital Health Practices, Social Media Use, and Mental Well-Being Among Teens and Young Adults in the U.S.
This nationally representative probability survey of 14- to 22-year-olds sheds important new light on the relationship between social media use and adolescent depression. The survey reveals that teens and young adults are making extensive use of the internet, social media, and mobile apps to help address their depression and anxiety. In addition, young people suffering from depression or anxiety have diverse responses to social media – for some, it is an important lifeline to support and human connection, while for others it just reinforces negative emotions. Many young people exhibit a high degree of 'agency' about how they use social media - consciously curating their feeds for inspiration and support, or staying off social media entirely during tough times. In addition to the quantitative data, the report includes numerous comments from survey respondents describing in their own words how they use digital media when they are feeling depressed or anxious. The survey was conducted in collaboration with Susannah Fox, on behalf of Hopelab and Well Being Trust. Download a copy of the full report here>
Stop Bullying Before It Starts: Giving Kids a Voice: We loved working with Cartoon Network and the Making Caring Common project at Harvard University on this nationally-representative, probability-based survey of 9- to 11-year-olds. The survey documents the number of kids that have witnessed or experienced bullying, as well as how many have tried to help someone who has been bullied. But more than that, it also documents the fact that lots of kids are reaching out in brave acts of kindness to kids who are different from them – kids who are being left out, picked on, or just having a tough time or feeling down. The survey also shows that kids aren't getting the leadership from adults that they deserve: a majority say the adults in our government don't set a good example of treating people kindly, and 70% said it would help kids their age be nicer to one another if our country's leaders set a better example. See the infographic or read the report for more information, and check out the NPR Ed blog here.
The Common Sense Census: Media Use By Kids Age Zero to Eight (2017). We surveyed more than 1,400 parents to document the amount of time children spend engaged in various media activities, as well as their access to and use of media devices. The survey is the third in a series of tracking studies measuring changes over time. Media activities include watching TV and online videos, playing video games, listening to music, reading, and other digital activities. Devices include television, smartphones, tablets, computers, e-books, and video game players - and we even look at the newest trends such as Virtual Reality, virtual assistants (think Siri or Alexa), and the "internet of toys." Download a copy of the Executive Summary or Full Report. Listen to NPR's story on the survey, watch CNN's Headline News piece about the study, or read coverage from USA Today, EdWeek, or EdSurge.
The Digital Lives of African American Tweens, Teens, and Parents: Innovating and Learning with Technology. Funded by the Gates Foundation, this study surveyed a nationally representative sample of more than 1,000 African-American teen-parent dyads, on attitudes toward and use of computers and other digital technology. Our conclusion? "The shortage of young African Americans going into tech or STEM fields does not appear to be due to a lack of interest in, enjoyment of, or confidence about using computers. African American youth enjoy learning about new technology, they enjoy using computers, and they have done a lot with computers. But they have a great unmet interest in learning more about computers. There is no lack of aspiration on young people's parts - but the adults, educators, and policymakers in their lives now need to do their part to build the environments that will catalyze those aspirations." Read about the study in Ebony and Education Week. Also, check out the full report for data on parents' and teens' computer confidence, encounters with racist or sexist content online, and interest or experience in coding - and it's all broken out by age, gender, and socio-economic status.
The Common Sense Census: Media Use By Tweens and Teens
This comprehensive survey of 2,658 8- to 18-year-olds documents which media activities they enjoy most, how often they engage in each activity, and the average amount of time they spend with each activity per day. The study covers TV, online videos, social media, video games, computer games, mobile games, surfing the Internet, listening to music, and reading. In addition, the study documents the devices young people use to access those media, including time spent using smartphones, computers and tablets. Data are provided separately for tweens (8- to 12-year-olds) and teens (13- to 18-year-olds), and are broken out by gender, race/ethnicity, and socio-economic status. Download the executive summary or full report. Watch the video of Vicky Rideout's presentation of the key findings, and a panel discussion moderated by former White House press secretary Mike McCurry, featuring FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, Northwestern University Professor Ellen Wartella, Common Sense CEO Jim Steyer, and Ms. Rideout. Read the New York Times article about the study.
Opportunity for All? Digital Technology and Learning in Lower Income Families
VJR Consulting directed this nationally-representative telephone survey on digital access. The survey, conducted among low- and moderate-income parents, explored issues of digital access, and documented the challenges of the "under-connected" – those without home broadband, or whose home connection is slow or inconsistent. The full survey findings are available here. The data were released at an event at New America, featuring remarks from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler. Listen to the NPR story on All Things Considered, read the USA Today article about the findings, check out the commentary in EdSurge from Google's global education evangelist Jaime Casap, read the op-ed from London's Financial Times, or hear the interview with study co-authors Vicky Rideout and Vikki Katz on KQED's Forum. Learn more about the project here.
Teens, Health, and Technology: A National Survey
If there is one thing that defines the current generation of teenagers, it is the degree to which they are always "connected"—spending vast amounts of time using social media, surfing the web, watching YouTube videos, Tweeting, and using apps. The teenage years are also a time when young people grapple with a multitude of health concerns, ranging from puberty to obesity to drug and alcohol use. Yet this is the first study we are aware of in nearly 15 years to survey a large, nationally-representative sample of teens to document how they use the Internet for health information. And it is the only national survey we know of to document teens' use of newer technologies for health, such as mobile apps, social networking sites, and wearable devices. Read the Study >
Study: Nearly third of teens changed health habits based on online search Washington Post - June 7, 2015. "...a lot of teens are grappling with very real, very important health challenges and...the Internet is empowering them with the information they need to take better care of themselves," said Vicky Rideout, a co-author of the study.
Teenagers Seek Health Information Online, but Don't Always Trust It New York Times - June 7, 2015. "One in three teenagers said they changed their behavior because of what they had learned from online sites or apps..." "[The study] shows that teenagers can be independent and empowered actors in taking care of their own health," said Vicky Rideout, a media and health researcher who designed the survey.
Research Brief on Children, Teens, and Reading.
This research brief for Common Sense Media documents a dramatic drop in reading among teens in recent years, coupled with a persistent achievement gap in reading between White and minority youth. Download a copy of the report here, read Frank Bruni's impassioned column in the New York Times, listen to NPR's story, or read other coverage from The Washington Post, TIME, or Reuters. As Bruni writes in his column, "I was crestfallen on Monday, when a new report by Common Sense Media came out. It showed that 30 years ago, only 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds said they 'hardly ever' or never read for pleasure. Today, 22 percent of 13-year-olds and 27 percent of 17-year-olds say that...What a marked and depressing change."
Learning at Home: Families' Educational Media Use in America.
Ever since the dawn of electronic media, educators and children's advocates have been working to maximize its use as a tool for children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. This study for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center explores just what portion of children's screen media consumption is educational, and how parents view the benefits of educational media. Download a copy of the report, watch a video of Vicky discussing the findings, view the edWeb webinar in which Vicky and the Cooney Center's Michael Levine present findings from the report, or read coverage of the study in the New York Times, USA Today, or the Washington Post.
Advertising to Children and Teens: A Common Sense Media Research Brief. The media environment for children and teens has changed dramatically in recent years, and so, too, has the advertising environment – perhaps even more so. Advertising to youth now includes product placement, immersive websites, advergaming, viral marketing, mobile ads, social-media marketing, and precise behavioral and geographic targeting. The purpose of this report is to inventory the new techniques being used, and to review what we do and don't know about the extent of children's exposure to advertising through media. Download a copy of the report, or read coverage in US News & World Report or The Christian Science Monitor.
Advertising to Children and Teens: A Common Sense Media Research Brief.
The media environment for children and teens has changed dramatically in recent years, and so, too, has the advertising environment – perhaps even more so. Advertising to youth now includes product placement, immersive websites, advergaming, viral marketing, mobile ads, social-media marketing, and precise behavioral and geographic targeting. The purpose of this report is to inventory the new techniques being used, and to review what we do and don't know about the extent of children's exposure to advertising through media. Download a copy of the report, or read coverage in US News & World Report or The Christian Science Monitor.


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I am so excited that BLOOD FOR BLOOD by Ryan Graudin releases today and that I get to share the news, along with an awesome giveaway!
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This blitz also includes a giveaway for 5 finished copies of book 1, WOLF BY WOLF! US only. So if you'd like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.Blood For Blood by Ryan Graudin
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For the resistance in 1950s Germany, the war may be over, but the fight has just begun.
Death camp survivor Yael, who has the power to skinshift, is on the run: the world has just seen her shoot and kill Hitler. But the truth of what happened is far more complicated, and its consequences are deadly. Yael and her unlikely comrades dive into enemy territory to try to turn the tide against the New Order, and there is no alternative but to see their mission through to the end, whatever the cost.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Beautiful! I love it!! I would never have guessed those used to be 'horrid' ties! I have been looking for cheap ties as well. I really want to make one of those tie wreaths, have you seen them around? So cute as well!ReplyDelete
I thought the fabric was so pretty...never wouldve guess it was an ugly tie in a former life. lol I love the idea of a rosette necklace. I make the rosettes for my pillows but have never figured how to put them together.ReplyDelete
i love this! so fun! im excited to follow your blog and start catching up on your posts!ReplyDelete
Love this cute necklace. Found you from T&J. Consider linking up with us at I Made It! Monday at Ninth Street Notions.ReplyDelete
Really great recycle project! Those rosettes would be cute as hair clips or pins too!ReplyDelete
Awesome job! I would love to see a tutorial on this. I imagine you cut the ties up? Thanks for linking up!ReplyDelete
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For the purpose of determining the Supplemental Pay Benefit, the normal gross wage is defined as the sum of base annual salary, Location Pay, Geographic Differential, Shift Differential, and Inconvenience Pay the employee would otherwise receive if the employee were not on Workers' Compensation Leave.
To be considered eligible for a Supplemental Pay Benefit, SIF must determine the employee is more than 50% disabled and the employee must be within the first cumulative 39 weeks of disability following the date of accident.
Additionally, if SIF determines the employee is less than 50% disabled,
the agency is required to find the employee a position according to
the Mandatory Alternate Duty Policy.
Agency Responsibility: Placing the Employee on Workers' Compensation Leave
|Under the Workers' Compensation Law, an employee necessarily absent
from work due to a Workers' Compensation accident or disease is
required to serve a seven (7) calendar day waiting period.
During the waiting period, an employee has the option of charging accrued Leave credits or immediately being placed on Leave Without Pay.
For employees who charge Leave credits, the agency must place the employee on Leave Without Pay after the expiration of the seven (7) calendar day waiting period or upon the exhaustion of leave credits, whichever occurs first.
If the Leave is reported late, the agency must charge the employee's accruals, if available, and use the first day of the current pay period as the Leave date. This avoids an overpayment of salary. If the employee has no accruals to charge, the agency must use the latest date possible to remove the employee from the payroll. The resulting Overpayment will be recovered from the employee's Supplemental Payments, if applicable, or upon the employee's return to the payroll, whichever comes first.
For additional information regarding the charging of leave credits beyond the waiting period, the agency should refer to the Department of Civil Service Attendance and Leave Manual General Information Bulletin 93-03, page 2, Part II.
Before reporting the Leave of Absence, the agency must report the date
of accident and the effective date of the Leave Without Pay on the Incident
and Injury Details pages, respectively.
Reporting Information on the Incident and Injury Details Pages
Placing the Employee on Leave Without Pay
Note: It is essential that agencies report the appropriate Action/Reason code when employees are placed on Workers' Compensation Leave Without Pay. The appropriate Action/Reason code ensures the employees receive the correct Workers' Compensation benefits. To assist agencies in reporting the appropriate codes, OSC has added new on-line error messages that will be generated whenever the Action/Reason code selected is not appropriate for the information supplied on the Incident and Injury Details pages. A summary of all Action/Reason Codes to be used for RRSU (DC 37) employees who must be placed on Workers' Compensation Leave Without Pay is listed later in this bulletin.
Maximum Workers' Compensation Benefit
|For additional information regarding the Incident and Injury Details
pages, the agency should refer to the Web-based Learning Assistant (WLA)
procedure entitled "Processing a Workers' Compensation Leave."
Reporting the Reinstatement from Leave
|When the employee returns to work, the agency must insert a row on the
employee's Job Data page to report the Return from Leave, effective
the date the employee returned to work. The Action/Reason of Return
from Leave/RPS (Rein WC 60% Sup) must be used.
To assist agencies with reporting reinstatements for the various Workers'
Compensation programs for RRSU (DC 37) employees, a summary of all Action/Reason
Codes is listed later in this bulletin.
OSC Actions: Calculation of Supplemental Pay Benefits
|SIF will notify OSC each pay period, via a file, of statutory payments
paid to RRSU (DC 37) employees who are more than 50% disabled and are
within the first cumulative 39 weeks of disability following the date
of accident. OSC will review each employee appearing on the SIF file to
determine if the employee is due a Supplemental Pay Benefit.
of Supplemental Pay Benefit
Total Normal Biweekly Gross Wages $1080.61 x .60 (60%) = $648.37
$ 648.37 (60% of employee's
normal biweekly gross wages)
OSC Responsibility:
|After OSC has calculated Supplemental Pay Benefits each pay period,
the Supplemental Pay Benefit information for all employees including those
for which a Supplemental Pay Benefit is not due will be recorded on the
Workers' Compensation Data page.
The Workers' Compensation Data page is available for agency reference and provides the following Supplemental Pay Benefit information:
Additional information regarding the Workers' Compensation Data
page can be found in Payroll Bulletin
No. 271.
Summary of RRSU (DC 37) Action/Reason Combinations for Reporting Workers' Compensation Transactions
Since there are three Workers' Compensation programs that can be used for RRSU (DC 37) employees, the following information is provided to assist agencies with the reporting of Action/Reason combinations to be used for each program when placing the employee on Leave Without Pay and reinstating the employee from Leave Without Pay.
Deductions taken from the Supplemental Payments
|In addition to taxes, Social Security and Medicare, all deductions previously
deducted from the regular paycheck will be retained and deducted from
the Supplemental Pay Benefit check provided the gross amount is sufficient
to do so.
If the employee's gross salary is insufficient to cover
all deductions refer to Payroll Bulletin
No. 559 for OSC's current Deduction Priority Schedule.
Retirement Credit and Deduction
|While an employee is covered under this benefit, the employee is entitled
to full retirement service and salary credit, up to a maximum of one year
per injury.
When an employee receives a Supplemental Pay Benefit, the amount reported as Retirement Salary for the Award (RSA) is also reported to the New York State Employees' Retirement System as pensionable earnings. This amount appears on both the Workers' Compensation Data page and on the employee's paycheck stub. If the employee receives other pensionable earnings in the same paycheck, these amounts are also reported to the Employees' Retirement System.
The RSA amount is also used to calculate retirement contributions for contributing members. If there are additional pensionable earnings, these amounts are also included in the calculation and the resulting deduction is reported to the Employees' Retirement System.Employees are entitled to receive full retirement service credit while on WPS. The number of days covered by the Supplement al Pay Benefit are included on the Workers' Compensation Data page and are subsequently reported to the Employees' Retirement System as service credit days.
Health Insurance
|Questions regarding health insurance may be directed to your agency's
Employee Benefits Division.
Mandatory Alternate Duty
|When the State Insurance Fund has determined that the employee is 50%
disabled, the agency must offer the employee a position according to the
Mandatory Alternate Duty provision. Additional information regarding the
Mandatory Alternate Duty Policy can be found in the RRSU (DC 37) Agreement,
Section 13.8.
Control-D Reports
|Supplemental Pay Benefits will appear on the NHRP705, Workers'
Compensation Transaction Report. Included in the report are the disability
dates, the amount of the SIF Award, and the Supplemental Pay Benefit amount.
Questions regarding the State Insurance Fund award may be directed to your agency's SIF representative.
Questions regarding unavailability of Mandatory Alternate Duty assignments must be directed to the Governor's Office for Employee Relations at (518) 473-7233.
Questions regarding retirement benefits may be directed to the ERS Information Office at (518) 474-7736.
Questions regarding the Supplemental Pay Benefits may be directed to the Payroll Audit mailbox.
Questions regarding deductions taken from the Workers' Compensation
Supplemental Pay Benefits may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox.


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Bonnie Says: Farrah Fawcett Was Dissed By The Oscar Academy – It Was Outrageous!
Hey BFFs were you as shocked as I was when Farrah Fawcett's beautiful face DID NOT appear in the "In Memoriam" section of the Oscars broadcast on Sunday night, March 7?
I was live chatting the show and everyone joining in agreed that it was an epic oversight. How could the infamous Charlie's Angel be dissed on the acting world's biggest night of the year. Yea, yea, I know — way too may people die every year in the Hollywood world to make it into the highly exclusive memorial montage. But puhleeze — Farrah was not just anybody, she was an icon. Her death followed a highly public and brave battle with cancer. She influenced a generation – stylewise and chutzpah wise- far more than , let's say- Brittany Murphy — did for her generation. Ryan O'Neal spoke to radaronline.com about his disappointment — I read his statement in my video below.
And you know what — Golden Girl Bea Arthur was a pretty enormous oversight as well. I don't buy that the Academy agonized over these decisions. I actually think someone just plain forgot to include Farrah. Tell me what YOU think?
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Vegetable Gardening, combined with canning and freezing, can be one of your most important steps toward developing a higher level of self sufficiency. Growing your own vegetables can have a big impact on your food budget's bottom line. All it costs is the price of some seeds and your time & energy.
Learning the basic skills of vegetable gardening will provide you and your family with a source for highly nutritious (and delicious) food, not to mention the health benefits from the exercise you'll get caring for your garden. It's also a huge source of pride and accomplishment from "doing it yourself".
Nothing compares to the taste of garden fresh tomatoes or sweet corn straight off of the stalk. Once you've grown your own, you'll never again be satisfied with corn from a tin can or store bought tomatoes (I refer to them as tomato flavored styrofoam).
If you have a small plot of ground available to you, you too can grow your own vegetable garden. You'll be amazed how much you can grow in a relatively small space. Even if you live in an apartment, you can grow many varieties of vegetables in containers.
There are a wide range of subjects that have to do with growing a vegetable garden. Follow the links below for in-depth discussions of each subject.
Depending on where you live, you may be able to plant more than one garden in the same plot in the same year. Here in Southern Indiana, I plant a small spring garden, my main summer garden, and a fall garden where the spring plants were. In the deep south, people often grow winter gardens with similar plants as my spring garden. Link's below discuss when and what to plant for each season.
The Spring Garden
A spring garden is probably the most anticipated part of gardening because of what I call "the winter wait". Some people just can't wait to get into their garden in the spring (guilty as charged!). The aroma of fresh turned garden soil can be intoxicating - especially in the spring after being cooped up all winter.
Summer Gardens are the workhorse of your gardening efforts. The bulk of the vegetables that you can preserve (can or freeze) are grown in the summer. If you have never tasted a fresh from the garden, vine ripened tomato or a just picked ear of sweet corn, then you're missing out. The flavors of freshly picked vegetables are almost always better than anything you can buy at any supermarket.
Here are some of the most common summer vegetables, and some basic information on each.
To know more about when you can start planting your garden, refer to this USDA zone map which tells you the average coldest temperature for your area. Seed packets usually tell when to plant your seeds. Knowing your average first & last frost dates is important to knowing when it should be safe to plant. To be sure of success, stick to the recommendations on the packets.
A good companion to a vegetable garden is a small herb garden. Using fresh herbs in cooking can add flavor and depth to any meal. Once established, most herbs are low maintenance and hardy. Herb gardening is not only a pleasure to the nose and palate, but surprisingly pleasing to the eye as well. Herbs have so many unusual shapes, sizes, textures and appearances, it's nearly impossible to not enjoy growing them.
Herbs are also super for landscaping purposes around your house. Imagine being able to eat right from your landscaping! For more info on that topic, check out this site: Edible Landscape Design
addition to the "every day" annual vegetable plants that are grown in
most gardens, I get a lot of enjoyment out of growing perennial
vegetables as well. Here are some of my favorites along with some
information on growing them:
The first step to having a successful vegetable garden is selecting the site. It has to be drained well enough that you can work the soil in the spring, but not so dry that it will turn into a desert in late summer. Pick a spot that is a balance between too wet and too dry.
The quality of your garden soil is important. Good garden soil is well drained, rich in nutrients, and has a good mix of sand, clay and organics.
BUT - don't let poor soil quality stop you from planting a garden. You can still plant one - it's just that it might not be as productive the first year. The act of turning or tilling soil is the first step to improving it. You can always make amendments (additions) to improve the soil and your garden's productivity over time.
You can get vegetable seeds and starter seedlings from many sources, including mail order catalogs, local nurseries, hardware stores, and "big box" stores. Where you get them depends on what kinds and varieties of vegetables you are planning to grow. Also - some vegetables are more suited to planting seeds, while others do better when you use started seedlings. I'll discuss seeds vs. starts as well as provide you with links to websites for some of my favorite seed sources and mail order nurseries.
There is an enormous and confusing variety of gardening tools available today, from the lowly garden rake to the latest and greatest garden tiller. Not every tool is for every gardener. I'll discuss a wide range of tools and make some recommendations based on my experience. Good tools will last a lifetime. The right tool will be comfortable to use, and will allow you to complete the job it was designed for. The wrong tool can wear out quickly, break easily and be pure misery to use.
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One of my greatest pleasures is working in our vegetable garden with my daughter. She has "helped" me in our garden since she was big enough to walk. Planting seeds, pulling weeds, and picking the harvest are times when we are closest.
At the same time, she's learning some important life lessons (it just looks like gardening), as well as spending some quality time with dear 'ol dad. If you have kids, and are planning to grow a garden, be sure to include them in the activities. Gardening with your kids lets you spend quality time together,as well as giving you lots "learning moments". You won't regret it.
So - what do you do with all of those weeds, vegetable scraps, peelings, stems, and all the other organic waste that comes from a garden? Well some people just work them straight back into their garden - as is. I like to compost all of my organic garden waste, as well as grass clippings, fall leaves, and all the weeds and cuttings that comes out of our flower beds around our house. Adding compost back to your vegetable garden is one of the easiest ways to improve the quality of your soil and get even with the weeds.
There are several methods for making compost from the very low tech "big pile of stuff", to big drums that you put organic matter and live cultures into and rotate twice a day. Each method has it's good and bad points.
A few garden plants have the potential to be so productive, that they require some fertilizer to really produce properly. If they aren't fertilized, the crop will suffer, and the plants can possibly strip the soil of available nutrients. Different plants require different types of fertilizer.
Growing your own vegetable garden can lead you one step closer to self sufficiency. Combine this with canning and freezing and you will be able to enjoy the products from your garden all year 'round. Most gardeners (myself included) wind up growing enough vegetables to share with friends and neighbors.
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Rep. Ed Royce's underdog campaign to chair the House Financial Services Committee rests on two primary points: that he has been consistently right on a myriad of financial services issues, and that he could more effectively go toe to toe with Rep. Barney Frank and other Democrats.
The California Republican, who unexpectedly challenged Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., for the chairmanship the day after the mid-term election, clearly sees himself as a stronger leader at a critical time for his party and the financial services industry.
"The point is that I've gone up against Barney Frank on a whole number of issues whether it was funding for Acorn, GSE reform, some of the moral hazard problems with too big to fail," Royce said in an interview on Thursday. "I believe that when Barney Frank is wrong, we need to forcefully explain the errors in his judgment and then rally our fellow Republicans to enact legislation to address these issues which otherwise can lead to problems such as a bubble in the housing market."
Although Frank is not in the leadership race — he will likely serve as the panel's lead Democrat — the Massachusetts Democrat is still a critical component of the fight. While Bachus is well liked by his Republican colleagues, many privately say he has not been forceful enough against Frank when the Democrat headed the Financial Services Committee.
With Frank likely to maintain an active role on the panel, Royce said he is more than willingly to battle the sharp-witted outgoing chairman and suggests Bachus was too ready to compromise on core issues like reform of the government-sponsored enterprises.
"I'm quite willing and capable of taking on Barney Frank," he said. "I'll just say that I believe that the willingness to compromise with Barney Frank on the issue of the GSEs in the past has helped create an atmosphere where attempts at reform were blocked."
Royce is also building his case on another platform: that he has been out in front of several critical banking issues and consistently embraced a conservative position. The California Republican was one of the leading lawmakers who criticized Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, putting forth legislation several years ago that would have allowed their regulator to limit the GSEs' portfolio for systemic risk reasons.
He said he's tired of waiting on the sidelines and wants to be in position to take action so that he can help turn around the economy.
"I have been the leading advocate for GSE reform since I joined the committee," said Royce who came to Congress in 1992 and joined the committee in 1994. "I'm the only member in the House to offer legislation to limit the systemic risk with respect to the GSEs before the crisis occurred and I've been a leading advocate in a number of areas on this committee. Not only in my effort to rein in the GSEs with respect to the arbitrage they were involved in but also with my efforts to eliminate too big to fail and in promoting free market policies."
Royce's challenge is largely considered an uphill climb. The system for picking chairmen typically honors seniority and relationships with leadership.
Bachus is the senior Republican on the committee, and is among the top five fundraisers to help elect Republicans to Congress, giving about $1.8 million for such purposes compared with Royce's $1 million. He has also co-opted other potential challengers by giving plenty of latitude to his subcommittee leaders and has vowed to do the same if he becomes chairman.
So far, Bachus' pitch appears to be paying off. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Tex., the current vice ranking member, is supportive while Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., the top Republican on the housing subcommittee, said in an interview Thursday she was supporting Bachus and expected him to win.
"I think in the end it will be Rep. Bachus as the chair," she said. "He's showed confidence as being ranking member of the House committee. He's worked hard with our ranking members to hone our message and our legislative techniques and I think he's shown good leadership... I fully expect him to be the next chair and I would support that."
Other prominent committee members, including Rep. Scott Garrett , are also backing Bachus.
Royce's fight is reminiscent of a similar battle four years ago, when Bachus squared off with then Rep. Richard Baker, R-La., to be the ranking member of the Financial Services Committee. Although Baker was the more senior member and a self-declared policy wonk with an expertise in GSEs, Bachus' fundraising prowess and better relationships with his colleagues paid off.
While Bachus has said House leadership and the Steering Committee, which will pick the next chairman, support him, Royce said his conversations with other Republicans have been positive.
"I've been encouraged by a bunch of the members to run for... chairman by both members on the Steering Committee and members of the House Financial Services Committee," he said. "I would never presume to speak for my leadership or any other member — that is for them to do — however I have been very encouraged by my discussions."
Royce said his past positions make it clear why he should be chairman.
"The arguments that I'm going to make are on the basis of policy," he said. "What I will stress are the initiatives that I have authored in the past and the amendments that I've drafted in order to secure safety and soundness in the banking system and the financial system."
Royce rejected the argument that just because Bachus has served as ranking member for four years, he should automatically become chairman.
"It's a different issue who is ranking member than who is going to chair a committee because of the importance of these issues and the reality that there is an expectation that we will lead with the strongest team we can put on the field," Royce said. "The key issue is going to be who is going to be provide the leadership to enact our legislative agenda — that I think is what the debate will be about in the Steering Committee."
If selected as chairman, Royce pledged to work cooperatively with other Republican members to achieve their priorities.
"I think that I can better persuade and lead our Republican members on the committee," he said. "My intention is to be very engaged with every member of the committee, laying out for them the rationale behind what we intend to achieve in the committee and providing them the information, the input and then encouraging them to participate in the debate."


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Tyrone Rural Health Center
Tyrone Rural Health Center
221 Hospital Drive, Suite 6
Tyrone, PA 16686
Phone: (814) 814-684-3101
Fax: (814) 684-5539
About Us
The Tyrone Rural Health Center is a primary care physician practice, state certified rural health clinic (RHC), in Tyrone, Pennsylvania.
Our clinic provides primary healthcare to the residents of Tyrone, PA and surrounding communities. We provide services to people regardless of their age, race, creed, sex, national origin, or ability to pay.
The Tyrone Rural Health Center is conveniently located on the Tyrone Hospital campus at 221 Hospital Drive, Suite 6, Tyrone, PA. Our facility is handicap accessible and meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Tyrone Rural Health Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
Tyrone Rural Health Center practitioners address daily patient care needs by diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries as well as providing initial preventive physical examinations and employer/institution mandated examinations.
Insurances And Programs
We accept most major insurances including a variety of Medicaid insurance plans including the following:
- Medicaid
- Gateway
- CoventryCare
- United Healthcare Community
- UPMC for You
- Geisinger Family
- Aetna Better Health
- Ameri Health
In addition, we will attempt to panel with any other insurances not listed above dependent upon patient demand.
The Tyrone Rural Health Center is open:
Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Patients are seen by appointment.
Jerome DeJulia, M.D., Internal Medicine
Michael Halter, D.O., Family Medicine
Kishor Patel, M.D., Pediatrics
Sliding Fee Discount
The Tyrone Rural Health Center is a state certified rural health clinic. We are able to offer a discount on some service's based on a family's income and size.
Determining Eligibility for the Sliding Fee Discount
Eligibility for the sliding fee discount is determined based on a family's income and size. The Tyrone Rural Health Center Sliding Fee Discount Application must be completed and submitted. The Sliding Fee Discount Scale is then used to determine your eligibility.
Your family discount will be determined on a yearly basis.
It should be noted that there is a minimum charge amount for some procedures, labs and medications.
Tyrone Rural Health Center Sliding Fee Scale
2018 Income Guidelines
Family Size US Poverty Guidelines 200% of US Poverty 300% of US Poverty
100% coverage Discounted Coverage
1 $12,140 <$24,280 <$36,420
2 $16,460 <$32,920 <$49,380
3 $20,780 <$41,560 <$62,340
4 $25,100 <$50,200 <$75,300
5 $29,420 <$58,840 <$88,260
6 $33,740 <$67,480 <$101,220
7 $38,060 <$76,120 <$114,180
8 $42,380 <$84,760 <$127,140
For each additional person, add $4,320
Sliding Fee Discount Application
To qualify for the sliding fee, you must complete and submit the Tyrone Rural Health Center Sliding Fee Discount Application.
To apply for the sliding fee discount:
- Complete the application below
- Print the application and bring it to the Tyrone Rural Health Center.
You can also mail the application to the clinic at the following address:
Tyrone Rural Health Center
221 Hospital Drive, Suite 6
Tyrone, PA 16686
Sliding fee payment is due and payable at the time of service. To maintain the sliding fee discount, fees must be paid promptly. If you are unable to make payment at time of service, please speak to the receptionist to make other arrangements. Failure to do so may result in loss of discount.


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