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- Excel Book Excerpt
Excel Why Won't the Track Changes Feature Work in Excel?
This page is an advertiser-supported excerpt of the book, Learn Excel 2007-2010 from MrExcel - 512 Excel Mysteries Solved. If you like this topic, please consider buying the entire e-book.
Why Won't the Track
Changes Feature Work in Excel?
Problem: After I select Review, Track Changes, Highlight Changes, I cannot insert cells. What's going on?
Strategy: Track Changes is a great feature in Word. However, when you turn on Track Changes in Excel, Microsoft automatically makes your workbook a shared workbook.
Figure 119 Tracking changes shares the workbook.
The shared workbook function in Excel has so many limitations that it is nearly impossible to use. When you share a workbook, you cannot do any of the following tasks:
- ● Insert blocks of cells
- ● Create an Excel Table
- ● Delete worksheets
- ● Merge or unmerge cells
- ● Sort or Filter by Formatting
- ● Change conditional formatting or data validation
- ● Create or change charts or PivotCharts
- ● Insert drawing objects, hyperlinks, or scenarios
- ● Assign, change, or remove passwords, protect or unprotect sheets
- ● Create, change, or view scenarios
- ● Use automatic subtotals
- ● Group or outline data
- ● Create or change pivot tables, including using slicers
- ● Create or modify sparklines
- ● Record, edit, or assign macros
- ● Enter CSE or array formulas
- ● Use data tables
- ● Work with XML data
- ● Use a data form
It is possible that a novice Excel user might never use these features. It is even possible that before you bought this book, you never used them. However, sharing a workbook makes it virtually unusable for an intermediate Excel user. There is no strategy to get around this. Unless your changes will involve only radically simple worksheet changes, you should avoid the Track Changes and Share Workbooks options.
Alternate Strategy: The Excel Web App can easily allow multiple people to edit the same spreadsheet. It is possible to save the workbook to SkyDrive.Live.Com, share the folder, have a joint editing session, then save back to Excel.
Alternate Strategy: Visit Litera.com for a third-party application that can compare an original and current version of a workbook and show all changes, including changes to graphic elements such as charts.
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Remember loving this movie back in the 80s but watching it recently definitely shows its age and cheesiness! =D I'm pretty sure there is a MAME version available for download somewhere as I remember there was discussion on such about 5 or 6 years ago and downloaded it myself at one point. Hard telling where that's at now or if it's still available online but I always thought it would've been cool to have a dedicated cab for this game!
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atta ladoo recipe, how to make atta ladoo recipe, whole wheat ladoo recipe and Easy Wheat Flour Laddu Recipe of churma ladoo recipe
author: dassana
recipe type: sweets
cuisine: north indian, punjabi
serves: 10 ladoos
ingredients (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour, 120 grams whole wheat flour/atta
- ⅓ cup sugar or organic unrefined cane sugar (60 grams), powdered or ⅓ cup + 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 60 grams
- ⅓ cup ghee/clarified butter at room temperature or 65 grams
- 1 tablespoon raisins, optional
how to make the recipe:
prep work:
- take ⅓ cup sugar in a dry grinder or a small blender.
- grind to a fine powder and keep aside.
roasting atta or whole wheat flour:
- take 1 cup whole wheat flour/atta in a kadai or a thick bottomed broad pan.
- keep the pan on a low flame or sim and begin to roast the whole wheat flour.
- you have to stir often while roasting the flour so that there is even roasting and browning.
- roast till the color changes and you get nutty aroma from the whole wheat flour. about 7 to 10 minutes on a low flame. timing will vary with the material, size and thickness of the pan.
- then add ⅓ cup ghee in the flour.
- begin to mix very well.
- keep on stirring and roasting this mixture for 3 to 5 minutes more. again here timing will vary with the material, size and thickness of the pan.
- do check the taste of the whole wheat flour and it should feel cooked. there should be no rawness in the taste.
preparing atta ladoos:
- switch off the flame. keep the pan down and add the powdered sugar.
- add raisins and mix very well with a spoon or spatula.
- break the sugar lumps if any in the ladoo mixture. the ladoos mixture has to be mixed very well.
- when the mixture is still hot and the heat is tolerable to you, take a heaped size portion of it in a spoon.
- use this portion to shape in to ladoos. the heat should be tolerable. if the heat is not tolerable, then wait for some minutes. don't burn your hands.
- make medium sized ladoos from this whole mixture. in case, you are not able to form ladoos, then add a few teaspoons more of the ghee. mix well and then continue to shape the ladoos.
- once done, store them in an air-tight box or jar. in the cold months, these stay good for a month. but in hot weather, do refrigerate. serve atta ladoos when required.
– atta ladoo recipe can be doubled or tripled. add more ghee if required while doubling or tripling the recipe.
– dry fruits of your choice can be added. you can chop them and add when you add ghee.
– if adding almonds, then separately roast them first. chop them and then add when you add raisins.
– dry fruits of your choice can be added. you can chop them and add when you add ghee.
– if adding almonds, then separately roast them first. chop them and then add when you add raisins.


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This post is based on the paper
- [CDO] S. Chen, J. Dick, and A. Owen, Consistency of Markov Chain Quasi-Monte Carlo on continuous state spaces, submitted 2009;
and my previous talks on this topic at the UNSW statistic seminar and the Dagstuhl Workshop in 2009. The slides of my talk at Dagstuhl can be found here. I give an illustration of the results rather than rigorous proofs, which can be found in the paper [CDO].
The classical paper on this topic is by [Chentsov 1967]:
N. N. Chentsov, Pseudorandom numbers for modelling Markov chains, Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Physics, 7, 218–2332, 1967.
Further important steps were taken by A. Owen and S. Tribble, see doi: 10.1073/pnas.0409596102 and doi: 10.1214/07-EJS162. Recent papers of interest in this context are also by A. Hinrichs doi:10.1016/j.jco.2009.11.003, and D. Rudolf doi: 10.1016/j.jco.2008.05.005. The slides of the presentations at Dagstuhl of Hinrichs can be found here here and of Rudolf can be found here.
1. Introduction
The task is to approximate an integral
for some integrand , domain , and density function by some Monte Carlo type quadrature rule
at some sample points . To this end one needs to generate sample points with distribution .
Generating the sample points involves usually the following steps:
- Generate random numbers .
- Use a transformation such that .
Depending on the properties of the problem, may be obtained by one of the following methods:
- Inversion of the CDF
- Metropolis Hastings algorithm
- Gibbs sampler
- Inverse slice sampler
as well as many others.
2. Inverse Slice Sampler
We will use the slice sampler to illustrate the ideas of the paper. The following pictures show how the slice sampler works.
The points along the lines are chosen using a driver sequence which are then rescaled to the length of the corresponding line. Notice that if one multiplies the probability density function with a constant then the algorithm yields exactly the same point set. Hence we do not need to assume that the probability density function integrates to .
An introduction by R. Neal can be found at doi: 10.1214/aos/1056562461 and a java applet illustrating the procedure can be found here.
Formally, the slice sampler in dimension one is defined in the following way. Let be a probability density function on . Let and let be the uniform distribution on . Choose a starting point . Then choose a random number uniformly distributed in the interval , say . Next choose a uniform random number on the level set , say . Then choose a uniform random number in the interval , and so on.
3. Random Number Generation
In MCMC theory one assumes that the driver sequence is random. In practice however pseudo-random numbers are used. These pseudo-random numbers are deterministically generated sequences of numbers in which appear random. That means, they are designed to satisfy certain statistical test, for example they should be uniformly distributed in and they should be independent from one another. On the other hand, because of the vast number of statistical test one could apply to these pseudo-random numbers, they cannot pass every conceivable statistical test.
The following two questions arise from the above:
- Which properties should the pseudo-random numbers satisfy if used in a MCMC algorithm in order to obtain the correct result? (Consistency)
- If we know the property, can the pseudo-random numbers be improved (with respect to this property)? (Convergence)
What we are asking is, what is the criterion which should be applied to pseudo-random numbers which are used in MCMC algorithms, and if this is known, how can we optimise pseudo-random numbers with respect to this criterion? The assumption until now, usually, was to make the pseudo-random numbers appear as random as possible since MCMC theory assume random numbers as input.
Previous work in this direction is by [Chentsov 1967] cited above, Owen and Tribble 2005 doi: 10.1073/pnas.0409596102, and Tribble and Owen 2008 doi: 10.1214/07-EJS162 showed consistency if is finite set. Our paper extends these results to infinite sets .
Before we investigate quality criteria for pseudo-random numbers, let us consider how pseudo-random numbers are used in quasi-Monte Carlo (qMC). This topic is well studied and also gives some ideas on what might be important for pseudo-random numbers for MCMC.
Let us consider a simple example of a function . We want to estimate using the average .
It is best to use points which are uniformly distributed in , that is, with no `large gaps' in between them. A one dimensional example of a low discrepancy sequences is the van der Corput sequence, which is defined in the following way: Let have base representation where . Then define the radical inverse function
Then the van der Corput sequence is given by . The first few points of the van der Corput sequence are . Hence it fills all the gaps as the number of points increases.
In qMC we are not assuming that the driver sequence is random, rather we think of the sequence as a deterministic sequence with certain properties. The essential property here is that the sequence has `no large gaps' in between. The technical term for this statement is that the sequence has low discrepancy.
In statistical notation, the discrepancy is the Kolmogorov-Smirnov distance between the emperical distribution of the points and the uniform distribution.
Formally, discrepancy of a point set is defined by
where is the number of points of in the interval .
In general, qMC sequences are constructed to have low discrepancy.
Would such a sequence work for a MCMC algorithm? Consider the following example of the van der Corput sequence in a slice sampler.
The answer is No. The points obtained do not have the distribution properties given by the probability density function.
Low discrepancy guarantees good distribution properties, but the discrepancy does not measure correlations between points. The points of the van der Corput sequence are highly correlated since and . Hence they fail statistical tests for randomness.
The property we need is called complete uniform distribution (CUD).
Definition 1 Let and define . Then is completely uniformly distributed (CUD) if
Consider the van der Corput sequence with . Then the first few points are , , , , , and so on.
5. Result
Roughly speaking we prove that under certain assumptions: If driver sequence is CUD, then MCMC converges to correct result. Note that CUD sequences are not `more' random, but rather they have the right property.
The main assumptions are roughly speaking the following (though there are several other technical assumptions):
- (i) The MCMC algorithm works if one uses random numbers as driver sequence.
- (ii) There exists a coupling region.
The first property just means that we need to assume that the MCMC algorithm works if one uses random numbers. In other words, if random numbers do not work, then there is a fundamental difficulty in the problem and we do not expect that pseudo random numbers fix the problem. In particular, if one chooses a point with the desired distribution and uses the update function times to obtain a point based on a i.i.d. uniformly distributed driver sequence, then also has the desired distribution. If one update requires random numbers, then to obtain we need random numbers.
The second assumption is more subtle. We illustrate it using the slice sampler below. Let and be two sequences with different starting points but which are updated using the same driver sequence .
Here, the fourth line for and lie in the coupling region, that is, if vertical value of the fourth line of is, say, and the vertical value of the fifth line of is, say, , then . Hence, since both sequences are updated using the same driver sequence, it follows that the fifth line of and of will coincide. Then for all and hence the sequences coincide except for a finite number of points.
We now illustrate the prove that the sequence works. `Works' means that the points have the desired distribution. Since, by assumption, MCMC based on random numbers yields points with the desired distribution, we can choose another sequence from which we know that it has the right distribution. We assume that both sequences are updated with the same driver sequence . Since is an ideal sequence we can assume that has the right distribution, whereas for we cannot make such an assumption. Then from the coupling region it follows that, with positive probability, after a finite number of steps the two sequences will coincide (and stay the same from thereon). Since works it follows that, apart from a finite number of points which can be neglected, also works.
The details of the proof can be found in the paper [CDO].
6. Numerical Results
The numerical results by Tribble & Owen show improvements using certain completely uniformly distributed sequences, see Tribble's PhD thesis. Tribble found the largest improvements for the Gibbs sampler where the driver sequence is a Linear Feedback Shift Register (LFSR). The period length of the LFSR is chosen such that the full period can be used and, additionally, the input sequence is randomised.


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The moment we have all been waiting for it finally here. A bunch of albums were released last week, one of which was Meghan Trainor's debut album, Title. As expected, Meghan Trainor's album dethroned Taylor Swift's 1989 in the sales battle this week, as it managed to sell approx. 195,906 copies. Taylor Swift's album is about 100,000 sales behind, as this week, Hits Daily Double reports 92,102 copies of 1989 were sold. No hassle though, based on the number of copies it sold this week, 1989 has officially gone platinum 4x.
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Kat Dahlia, who just happens to be my Artist of the Week, released her debut album 'My Garden' earlier in the week and today she has dropped the music video for the title track. Kat premiered the video for 'My Garden' with Interview magazine, where she also speaks about the concept of the video being inspired by the character Miss Havisham in the movie 'Great Expectations'. She also discusses the meaning behind the song. You can check out the full interview here. The video is directed by Michael Garcia, who also directed Dahlia's music video 'The High' in 2014. Watch...more
Time to meet Kat Dahlia, a 24 year old singer, songwriter and rapper from Miami, Florida. Kat kicked off her career in 2013 with the release of her debut single 'Gangsta', which nabbed her the honour of being named one of BETs 'Music Matters' tags in the same month. The song also features in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In December 2013 Kat released her second single 'Crazy' which she made available for free on her website before being released on iTunes in March 2014. She has also released other songs titled 'The High', 'Fireman' &...more
So so so so so excited to introduce our 'Artists Of The Week' to you guys! Recap on last week: Our buzzworthy tag was the remarkable Jazmine Sullivan, who released a studio album, Reality Show, this past week. Haley's choice was Leroy Sanchez, an LA-based singer-songwriter, signed to Rebel Rock. Leroy Sanchez appreciated being picked by liking a photo we posted on Instagram. Awesomeness! Sarah's Choice was different. She choose a Techno/House tag Dosem.
Well, it's about time. Cuban-American recording tag Ket Dahlia has now unveiled the artwork, release date and name of her debut album. The album, which will be released via Vested in Culture and Epic Records, is titled "My Garden" and it is to be released January 13, 2015. The album is preceded by 3 already released songs, Gangsta (released 2013) and Crazy, released earlier this year. In addition to be available for pre-order, the lyrics of every song on My Garden"


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The pre-conference fieldtrip will examine rocks of the Lewisian Complex, among the best exposed and most intensely studied fragment of Archaean crust of the planet, and be led by Simon Harley (Edinburgh) and Kathryn Goodenough (BGS). The trip will be based in Inchnadamph, in the heart of Assynt. We will examine a range of Mesoarchaean protoliths that were metamorphosed in the deep crust to temperatures of around 1000 °C during the Neoarchaean and/or early Paleoproterozoic.
Particular features of interest will include: evidence for in situ partial melting of the voluminous felsic gneisses (TTGs) that dominate Archaean crustal rocks worldwide; evidence for in situ partial melting of metabasic rocks to produce felsic (TTG) melts as an analogue for the production of continental crust; large layered ultramafic–mafic bodies and associated supracrustal rocks whose origin is debated; rare aluminous supracrustal rocks containing fuchsite, kyanite, corundum, and staurolite. Depending on time and weather, we may have time to examine the Stac Fada deposit, interpreted by some as an impactite.
The trip will be limited to 25 delegates on a first-come first-served basis.
Indicative Cost: £650.
Note: When we have decided whether we have viable numbers for this field trip, money will be collected from those interested in attending


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Marathon County (WAOW) -- A new bill is in the works that could help save missing veterans by creating an alert called the "green alert". The bill is called the Corey Adams Searchlight Act, named after a Milwaukee veteran who passed away earlier in 2017 after going missing for 18 days.
Like the Amber or Silver Alerts for missing children or the elderly, state legislators want the green alert to be a signal that goes out to officials and the community providing information that would help locate the veteran.
Veterans at a benefit expo in Wausau had mixed feelings and reactions to the proposal.
Craig Van Schyndel said, "some vets with their mental health injuries over a while turn into not quite dementia but they get confused, a situation like that could help."
"Good idea in theory but at the same time a lot of people go missing all the time and yes, veterans are important but what makes them any more important but what makes them more important than any other citizen?" Bobby Xiong, another veteran at the expo said he thought it was pointless, "you'll see it on your phone, yeah, but I feel like people wouldn't actively go out and look for a veteran."
"I may look for the individual, if it's described how he's dressed or his age, and if I see him I would let the authorities know it's a possibility that that's the individual or even stop and talk to them," said Roger Schulrud, a veteran that supports the bill.
The issue hit close to home last year when the body of a missing Wausau veteran, Brian Rossell, was found in a river.
"When the gentleman disappeared in the river... I know a lot of people in the vet community got groups of people together to assist in the search," Schyndel said, "having something like this would help if done properly, expand the outreach."
One of the senators behind the bill is Republican Patrick Testin of Stevens Point, "we lose far too many veterans every day to suicide and a lot of it often times stems from issues like PTSD," he said.
He hopes the alert will help them get home safely and get the treatment they need.
The bill is in its early stages and still has to go to the assembly and senate.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Do Something Nice Today...
With all this support and encouragement to do good, why is our world not a better place yet? My late sister Gayla gave of her time and earnings to Habitat for Humanity and The American Heart Association. When sister was taken from us, our family asked for donations in lieu of flowers to either of these organizations. My brother and I secretly dreamed that there would be a home built with donations in honor of our sister. Yesterday, I took up my older sister's goodwill and began my tenure volunteering with a homeless shelter for children. It somehow eased my broken heart a tiny bit to do for others as Gayla would have done. In the spirit of the season and because I just want us to all live in a better world, I am throwing down a challenge today! DO SOMETHING NICE!
I am listing a few ideas but would love to hear all about what you come up with. Let's all go out and change the world today. Make sure you're a fan of my page and post a comment telling us all about your world-changing endeavor. On Friday morning (in Texas), I'll pick one comment at random and send you a pressie!
1. Donate to City House, Plano's emergency youth shelter at http://www.cityhouse.org/donate.shtml.
2. Buy a Walmart Gift Card and give it to someone in need this season.
3. Pay for the car behind you in the drive through.
4. Donate your good-condition-but-never-used, clean coats and blankets to your local homeless shelter.
5. Rake your neighbor's yard and bag up the debris.
6. Smile at everyone you come into contact with today and pay them a sincere complement.
7. Call your mother and father and have a genuine, heart-felt visit; go see them if you can!
8. Go to your local nursing home and visit with the residents.
9. Donate to your local Girl/Boy Scouts.
10. Sign up for the national organ and tissue donor registry.
I am excited to see how you change the world today!
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What a fantastic list of ideas!ReplyDelete
You've inspired me to do something....Maybe pay for the car behind me at Starbucks today?
I'll get back to you. ;)
Okay...I have donated to heifer.org. I bought some chicks...the ass was to pricey.ReplyDelete
Hey girl, I ended up paying for the car behind me at Starbucks and we're donating a bunch of blankets and jackets today. =)ReplyDelete
Here is the nice thing I did last night.. At Claire's basketball game last night the ball got loose and Claire had it, one little girl from the other team came up behind Claire and shoved her. Well Claire had to take a few steps forward and the ref's called Claire for traveling with the ball, not a foul on the girl for shoving her from behind. I almost flew out of the stands and whipped that little girls butt not to mention the ref's butt.. So my nice thing was not starting a brawl at the PG Middle School gym...ReplyDelete
I've been meaning to get some Christmas presents for the children that have no one to buy them presents. Thanks for the reminder, I'll get onto it!ReplyDelete
Great idea. I donated to Oxfam and Kiva this year and will also be taking blankets etc to my local Cat Haven, where they've had a record number of kittens dumped on their door step.ReplyDelete
We donated to World Vision (in lieu of family gifts) and also donated a heap of clothes to St Vincent de Paul's. My daughter also volunteers feeding breakfast to the needy at a shelter, and helps out looking after the animals at a local vet. We looked after the elderly neighbour who locked herself out of her home, until her son could come.ReplyDelete


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Can You Sail to It? Then It Must Be 'Yacht Rock'
Mellow music of '70s and '80s rides new wave of popularity; 'sea of sailor caps'
A few years after his 1980 hit "Steal Away," Robbie Dupree wondered if the phone would ever ring again. For a star of one of the era's biggest musical genres, the momentum had stopped. "There were four, five years I couldn't get arrested," he says.
But these days, he and soft-rock contemporaries like the bands Ambrosia ("How Much I Feel") and Player ("Baby Come Back") have the wind in their sails thanks to "yacht rock," a rebranding of the smooth-music genre from the '70s and '80s. Mr. Dupree, long accustomed to gigs with...


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Microsoft Azure now allows file and folder level recovery with Azure Backup. This feature has been available as a preview for both Windows & Linux VMs and is now generally available. Previously Azure Backup allowed VM level recovery and for those who wanted to leverage file level recovery had to leverage solutions like DPM or Azure Backup to achieve their protection goals.
Restore-as-a-Service in Azure Backup allow syou to recovery files or folders instantaneously without deploying any other additional components. Azure Backup leverages an iSCSI-based approach to open/mount application files directly from its' recovery points. This eliminates the need to restore the entire VM to recover files.
RaaS in Action
In below example I'm going to explain how you can recover files or folders from a Windows IaaS VM in Azure.
- Select the VM that you want to recover files from, in the recovery services vault under Backup items. Click the File Recovery option.
- Select the recovery point as in (1) and download the executable that allows you to browse and recovery files as in (2). Run this as an administrator and you will have to provide the password as in (3) to execute this file.
- This script can be executed on any machine that has the same (or compatible) operating system as the backed-up VM. Unless the the protected Azure VM uses Windows Storage Spaces (for Windows Azure VMs) or LVM/RAID Arrays(for Linux VMs), you can run the executable/script on the same VM. If they do, run it on any other machine with a compatible operating system.
|Server OS
|Compatible client OS
|Windows Server 2012 R2
|Windows 8.1
|Windows Server 2012
|Windows 8
|Windows Server 2008 R2
|Windows 7
|12.04 and above
|6.5 and above
|6.7 and above
|7 and above
|Oracle Linux
|6.4 and above
If you are restoring from a Linux VM you need bash version 4 or above and python version 2.6.6 and above to execute the script.
- When you run the script the volumes are mounted in the client OS that you are using and will have different drive letters that the ones from the original VM. Make sure you identify the new drives attached. You can view your new drives in Windows Explorer and copy them to an alternate location.
- Finally after restoring your files/folders to unmount the drives, Click the File Recovery blade in the Azure portal and select Unmount Disks as in (4).


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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. --A special remembrance for a surf legend was held in Huntington Beach on Sunday.
Friends, family and fans of Sean Collins gathered for a memorial and paddle-out in his honor.
Collins was known for starting Surfline, which is one of the most popular websites to track surf conditions.
The paddle-out took place on the south side of the Huntington Beach pier all to honor a man who touched the lives of many.
"Sean was an amazing father, and a leader, and an intuitive reading of the ocean. He never ignored his sense of the people and or water," said Collins' son, A.J.
Collins died at age 59 of a heart attack last month while playing tennis in Orange County.


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Monday, October 29, 2007
I've been spinning and spinning, and plying and skeining and setting the twist and then waiting impatiently for the skein to dry. I wish I could get a picture that shows the true color, but I wasn't able.The real colors are more saturated than the first 2 pix, and more olive-tones than the last 2. It's more Targhee. (I love Targhee!) I think it may become a Clapotis. One way or another I am just itching to finally knit myself something out of yarn I spun myself. So far the only thing I've knit with my own handspun is the moebius I knit for my mom for her birthday. But this beauty is mine, all mine!
(speaking of mine, all mine, I made the last payment on my Joy spinning wheel today. My sister, who so generously loaned me the balance a few months back, is no longer the co-owner of my wheel. We are both happy the transaction has been completed!)
4 comments:
- Maria said...
very beautiful yarn, Trish! I can't wait to see pics of it knit up!
- Jane said...
Oh, that is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations, and I can't wait to see what you make with it.
- Karen said...
Looks like you have been having lots of fun spinning. I love the colors, especially the greens in the top photo. I can't wait to see what you make.
- ColorJoy LynnH said...
Trish, that is some beautiful yarn. congratulations. I seem to rarely spin anymore, which is a shame. It's my fiber treat which is not about my work, and I enjoy that.
I did knit myself something from my own handspun twice. Most of my yarn just sits on the shelf looking pretty, but I have two wraps that I made, starting from mere fluff. That's great fun!
Enjoy the sunny fall day. I'm indoors teaching polymer clay buttons at Threadbear today, but they do have nice windows.


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Oh lordy.
Just a German version of Pet Luv Spa. It wasn't very good as you probably already know.
German is cool.. no matter what the name of the thing is.. it always sounds cool in German..
hahah yes, my boss loves it when i talk in german to him
he says it just sounds so friggin badass and straight in the face xD
wtf u all talking about?
german sounds lame...
english on the other hand sounds much cooler
it's cuz you're used to german and were used to english
so what exacty are you and your boss doing when you talk "german" to him? haha
anyway, shovelware!


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Gregory James Aziz is a renowned leader who is behind the transformations and success of National Steel Car. Currently, he is serving as the CEO and the president of the company. The company is a manufacturing plant dealing with railroad freight cars. It is one of the largest and recognized companies in the manufacture of railroad freight cars. The company is based in Hamilton, Ontario. James Aziz received good educational foundation from recognized institutions of higher learning. He pursued his education at Ridley College. He was enrolled at University of Western Ontario to specialize in economics.
The family of James Aziz had a wholesale stall dealing with food staff. The business was known as Affiliated Food, and it was being run by James Aziz. The operations of the firm grew within the 16 years in which he was the manager. The company started importing fresh foods from foreign countries such as Europe and South Africa. Some countries such as USA and Canada used to import food items from the company. The growth and expansion of the company are attributed to the management skills of Greg Aziz.
Greg Aziz acquired National Steel Car from Dofasco in 1994.He had an aim of leading the company to be the best dealer in railroad freight car manufacturing. He nurtured team work and maximized in building able human resource force in the company. Consequently, the company realized an increase in the number of cars being manufactured. The number increase from 3,500 to 12,000 vehicles per year. The increase in production led to the need to increase the number of employees from 600 to 3000.
The National Steel Car Company is in the forefront in technological advancement in car manufacturing industry. It is the only company in North America that has received ISO certification 9001:2008.The company has been leading in the number of certifications for the last 18 years. The company was recognized in 1996 for its quality products, and it was awarded TTX SECO. Hamilton community has benefited from the sponsorship that the company offers. The firm has contributed to the development of Theatre Aquarius and Salvation Army. It has also sponsored many charity groups in the community. The company sponsors a Christmas party for all the employees who have ever worked for the company each year.
The National Steel Car Company aims at providing quality products to its consumers worldwide. The company has built trust and loyalty with millions of consumers in various parts of the world. Greg Aziz ensures that the company satisfies all the needs of the consumers. Click Here for more.
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Minutes after officially announcing their move from San Diego, the Chargers released preliminary ticket information for their 2017 games at StubHub Center in Carson.
Fans may place a refundable $100 deposit on season tickets for the 2017 season via www.FightforLA.com. The Chargers said current season-ticket holders will maintain priority status and will not be required to make a deposit.
The Chargers' temporary home for the next two seasons will be AEG's StubHub Center, located on the campus of Cal State Dominguez Hills. Capacity for Chargers games at StubHub Center will be 30,000 seats, with approximately 3,000 premium and field seats, 46 suites, 16 cabanas, and 10,000 on-site parking spaces.
"The experience for our fans at StubHub Center will be fun and entertaining, and every seat will feel close to the action," A.G. Spanos, President of Business Operations for the Chargers, said in a statement. "This is a unique opportunity to see NFL action in such an intimate setting. The new stadium at Hollywood Park will be a tremendous stage, and we can't wait to play there, but right now it's about introducing ourselves and getting to know new fans and partners in a special, one-of-a-kind setting."
The deposit allows fans to reserve up to four seats at StubHub Center and ensures priority status for season tickets. It also grants priority status for seats at the Chargers' future home — a new stadium at Hollywood Park in Inglewood being built by Rams owner Stan Kroenke and expected to be ready for the 2019 season.
Here's a quick look at what we know about the Chargers' 2017 schedule.
• Home games (8): Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington, Cleveland Browns
• Away games (8): Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars
• When: The NFL schedule, with dates and times, will be released in April. So stand by …
Competition: The Chargers' 13 opponents for 2017 finished the 2016 regular season with a combined 112-95-1 (.541) record. Six – Dallas, Kansas City, Miami, Oakland, New England, New York Giants – made the playoffs.
Here's a look at the Chargers' free agents heading into the offseason:
Unrestricted: Jahleel Addae S; Kellen Clemens QB; Jeff Cumberland TE; Ronnie Hillman RB; Melvin Ingram LB; Sean Lissemore DT; Robert McClain CB; Dexter McCluster RB; Damion Square DE; Manti Te'o LB; Tourek Williams OLB; Mike Windt LS; Danny Woodhead RB
Restricted: Isaiah Burse WR; Ryan Carrethers NT; Asante Cleveland TE; Dontrelle Inman WR; Branden Oliver RB; Sean McGrath TE; Tenny Palepoi DT; Adrian Phillips S; Korey Toomer LB; Kenny Wiggins G; Andre Williams RB
The Chargers finished 5-11 last season, which landed them the seventh overall pick in April's NFL draft. Many draft pundits see the Chargers' immediate needs as offensive line, wide receiver and defensive back.
Here are 10 players (in alphabetical order) who could intrigue the Chargers on April 27 in Philadelphia:
Jamal Adams (LSU) S; Corey Davis (Western Michigan) WR; Malik Hooker (Ohio State ) S; Marlon Humphrey (Alabama) DB; Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin) OT; Cam Robinson (Alabama) OT; John Ross (Washington) WR; Teez Tabor (Florida) DB; Mike Williams (Clemson) WR; Quincy Wilson (Florida) DB


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All You Need In One Bang!/
Flight-Sim-in-a-box is the most powerful and advanced "plug in and fly" flight simulator available. It includes all necessary equipment and software in a single product. This allows instructors, educators, and pilots to efficiently and realistically simulate entire aircraft operations with education, training, and fun no matter what the weather is outside. With the added bonus that this versatile and powerful computer can also be used for other home or business tasks, the possibilities are endless!
"There has been a long time, unsatisfied demand for both professional and home use, for a flight simulation product that offers the best of all worlds, without compromise. The computer system, the "A2A Alpha," is a top rated 4.6Ghz Intel and Nvidia based system with a fast, reliable solid state drive, Samsung 32" monitor, our own preferred flight controllers, Lockheed Martin's Prepar3d, and industry leading Accu-Sim C172 Trainer software.
Jetline Systems provides world class hardware expertise, a one to three year warrantee on parts and labor, and lifetime technical phone support. Both A2A and Jetline always put the customer first because we think like one, and as a result we have formed a perfect partnership," said Scott Gentile of A2A Simulations Inc.
"Based on the high level of interest so far and some business deals that have already started on the first day of the announcement, this platform is positioned to streamline flight simulation in a way never done before. We no longer have to walk new potential customers through a laundry list of how to setup your own flight simulator, instead, we just point them to one location, the system arrives at their place, they plug it in, turn it on, and start flying immediately with all the latest and greatest hardware and software," said Lewis Bloomfield of A2A Simulations Inc.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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back to hospital
after 5 days at home, because of yellowish, daddy bring me to hospital check-up. Oh no... i have jaundish, have to stay hospital for 3 days. mummy have to come hospital everyday to take care of me.
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my first month
this is the first few day i was at home with mummy, mummy said she cant go out from the house- confinement month wor... i was so small tiny baby
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Friday, May 23, 2008
New Born
6 June 2007, i come to this world. mummy said i very good girl, with only half an hour of mummy hard work, i can see the world. mummy think i can be a great singer in future because i cry really loud...
7 June, daddy and grandma come to pick mummy and me from hospital. as you can see... nurse help me to cut out the tag and pass to mummy.
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Ordained at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Rabbi Rochelle spent several years helping individuals, families, and couples create powerful, positive, memorable, and meaningful Jewish experiences. After earning her Masters in Jewish Education (again from HUC) she joined the professional staff of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles as a Principal of the Religious School.
As a rabbi and educator, Rabbi Rochelle sees her role as making Judaism accessible and exciting for students and families. She works to bring a sense of pride, confidence, and connectedness to Jews of all ages and enjoys helping people learn to make Judaism integral to their lives. She believes that there are many paths to Judaism and that it is important for everyone to find the path that best suits him or her. Rabbi Rochelle is passionate about helping to ensure the Jewish future through her work with children, teens, and young adults.


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Customer Car Review by: Jun Ye L. | March 20th, 2015
The best mid size sedan in it's class. Comfortable drive, goes fast when needed. Loaded with technology that will only enhance your driving experience. Compared to its competitors such as the Mercedes E class and the Audi A6, the interior of the 5 series is beautiful, with the very well placed and easy to navigate buttons.


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Transcontinental Saxophone Quartet visits YSU
The Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University presents the Transcontinental Saxophone Quartet in concert 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 12 at St. John's Episcopal Church on Wick Ave. The concert is free and open to the public.
The Transcontinental Saxophone Quartet is comprised of musicians from Cyprus, Italy and the United States. The quartet offers innovative programming with works that combine elements from classical, jazz, rock, ethnic and world music. Dedicated to promoting and developing the saxophone repertoire, the quartet often collaborates with Greek, Cypriot, Italian and American composers.
Winners of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and the Music Teachers National Association Collegiate Chamber Music Competition, TSQ has appeared throughout Europe and North America. They have performed in music festivals such as the Ravenna Festival in Italy; World Saxophone Conferences in Valencia, Spain and Montreal, Canada; at numerous universities and conservatories; and in a diverse array of community venues.
Members of the quartet have played valuable roles in the field of classical saxophone as winners in international music competitions, as composers and as saxophone professors at universities and conservatories in Europe and the USA.
YSU Dana Alumnus Russell Peterson '91, BM in Music Performance, is the soprano player in the group. Tenor saxophonist Carrie Koffman joined the group in 2014. The alto saxophonist, Italian Marco Albonetti, is a Professor of Saxophone at the Music Conservatory of Bari, Italy. Yiannis Miralis, from Cyprus, is the tenor player.
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Chalk River 4 Pi Proportional Counter (ca. 1950s)
This is a simple aluminum "pillbox" type of 4 pi proportional counter that was built at Chalk River Laboratories in Canada. One of the beauties of this particular design is that it is very easy to disassemble if decontamination should be necessary. The sample would have been deposited on a thin (e.g. 1 -2 ug/cm2) plastic film that had been made conducting by coating it with metal (usually gold). A drawing of this counter can be seen on page 32 of NBS Handbook 80 (NCRP 28) "A Manual of Radioactivity Procedures".
National Bureau of Standards Handbook 80. A Manual of Radioactivity Procedures. (NCRP Report 28). 1961
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The House Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications held a hearing today on strategy and perspectives with regards to biological terrorism threats.
Among the witnesses scheduled to testify were Jim Talent, a former senator and vice chair of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism; Marisa Raphael, deputy commissioner of the Office of Emergency Planning and Response within the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and Dr. Charles Cairns, interim dean of the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
"The risk of a biological terrorist attack to America is an urgent and serious threat," Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ), chairwoman of the subcommittee, said. "A bioattack could cause illness and even kill hundreds of thousands of people, overwhelm our public health capabilities, and create significant economic, societal and political consequences. Our nation's capacity to prevent, respond to, and mitigate the impacts of biological terror incidents is a top national security priority. This hearing will highlight the threat of bioterrorism and ensure we're taking the needed steps to prepare for and defend America against this threat."
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The PRP facelift is a procedure that involves withdrawing a patient's blood, processing it to isolate the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and growth factors, then placing it into the folds of the face to erase wrinkles and create a more youthful appearance.
PRP contains several potent growth factors along with other rebuilding platelets that stimulate the healing of soft tissue. In the body, platelets are responsible for helping rebuild damaged tissue and increasing the circulation to add glow into the skin. Externally, studies have shown that platelets can stimulate your stem cells resulting in the growth of new healthy tissue providing an excellent foundation for your skin.
Applications for PRP Facelift:
- Under-eye dark circles, thinning skin, and hollowing
- fine lines and wrinkles along the lower face
PRP facelift treatments can be completed every 4 weeks for a total of 3 times.
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It's hard to believe but it's true: soon I'll be 2800 years old. To celebrate this occasion, I cordially invite you to be my guest.
Even those who do not know me, are also invited.
Who am I? Founded in 782 BC., I am a significant part of the rich history, the culture and the traditions, the old and the new streets and the buildings of the country.
As a "mother city" of all Armenians, I am happy to host so many visitors every day and to feel love and joy.
This will be a colorful trip, full of impressions and explorations.
I hope to see you very soon!
Day 1 Yerevan
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport. Transfer to the hotel, leisure time.
Day 2 Yerevan city tour
At 09:00 meeting with guide in the lobby of the hotel.
Yerevan is one of the most ancient capitals of the world, as well as the crossroad of traditions and modernity. We will visit Yerevan History Museum. The collection of more than 89.700 objects represents the history of the capital from ancient times to the present day. During a short walk you will be amazed by the beauty of the Republic Square and its magnificent buildings. Later, we will visit Megeryan carpet factory to admire the hand-made carpets. We will have lunch at a traditional restaurant where the chief cook will offer national dishes of the Armenian cuisine. Jazz evening.
Day 3 Yerevan: anniversary celebration – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan
Every year, during the second week of October, the residents and the visitors celebrate the birthday of Yerevan. Numerous events are organized in Yerevan during these two days, and each of them reflects the everyday life or the history of the city. We will leave Yerevan for a short time to visit Kotayk province and discover Geghard, the monastery of the 13th century. The monastery has been inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, since 2000. After, we will continue the tour to Garni to explore the pagan temple of the 1st century. Here, we will have an opportunity to participate in a religious concert. Return to Yerevan. Free time.
Day 4 Yerevan: anniversary celebration
According to the program of the day, we will take part in different interesting events. Afterwards, we will go to the gourmet restaurant, where we can taste the savory dishes of the Armenian cuisine.
Day 5 Closed Market – cooking master class – cultural evening
The markets make an important part of the traditions and everyday life of Armenians. We will visit the Closed Market. Here you can find anything you need: delicious fruits and vegetables, various spices and herbs, cheese and traditional bread, as well as sweets. Later, we will take part in a cooking master class at the host family. We have a chance to reveal some cooking secrets of the country. Cultural evening.
Day 6 Yerevan – Matenadaran – Zvartnots – Echmiadzin – Aknashen – Yerevan
In the beginning of the day, we will explore Matenadaran, the museum of ancient manuscripts. Later, we will have a tour to Echmiadzin, the religious center of all Armenians. On the way, we will visit Zvartnots - the ruins of the 7th century cathedral. After discovering the cathedral of Echmiadzin, we will head to the village of Aknashen. Here, we will taste the flavorful dishes of the Armenian cuisine and participate in baking lavash, the traditional Armenian bread. We will return to Yerevan being full of positive impressions. Leisure time.
Day 7 Free day in Yerevan (no service, except for accommodation)
You will have a free day to discover the capital by yourselves. In the evening, the illuminated city reveals all its magnificence. The famous singing fountains of the Republic Square attract all the residents and visitors of Yerevan.
You will have a wonderful farewell dinner with the exquisite dishes, wine and the birthday cake.
Thank you for your visit and looking forward to host you in the future as well.
Day 8 Return flight
Transfer to the airport. End of our services.
Price per Person: 650 €
Single room surcharge: 120 €
Small group: 4-12 people
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Academic Calendar
The academic year at BI Norwegian Business School is divided into two semesters: Autumn and Spring.
Autumn semester: mid-August to mid-December
Spring semester: early January to mid-June
The exact start and end dates for each semester vary slightly from year to year.
Academic calendar
Introduction week begins: Monday 9 January (week 2)
First day of lecture: Monday 9 January (week 2)
Last day of lecture: Friday 28 April (week 17)
Exam period starts: Friday 28 April (week 17)
Last day of exams: Thursday 22 June (week 25)
Introduction week begins: Monday 14 August (week 33)
First day of lecture: Monday 21 August (week 34)
Last day of lecture: Friday 24 November (week 47)
Exam period from end of November to 22 December.
Introduction week begins: Monday 8 January (week 2)
First day of lecture: Monday 8 January (week 2)
Last day of lecture: Friday 27 April (week 17)
Exam period from beginning of May to 22 June.
Please be advised that the academic calendar is subject to change.
Public Holidays
BI Norwegian Business School is closed during the following holidays:
- Christmas: 23 December to early January
- Easter: Palm Sunday to Easter Monday
On the days listed below most commercial businesses are closed, no newspapers are printed and public transport services are reduced. On Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and Easter Saturday most shops are closed from 12:00 noon.
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|Labour day
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|Constitution Day
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|Whit Sunday
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Been having a bit too much fun with layering clothes recently. Ever since I've come to the realization that me + maxi skirts are a perfect combination, I decided to raid my mother's pile of clothes for any long skirts that I could get my hands on. This lovely skirt from India is my favorite. It reminds me a lot of Mara, one of my most favorite friends who is a gypsy slash mermaid princess in my eyes. Mara is, actually, one of my biggest influences when it comes to fashion as I'd been seeing her wearing and layering natural style clothing for much longer than I've been into mori girl. She has this thing for clothes with ethnic prints and/or that have a bohemian-hobo-bag lady vibe and I'm pretty sure she'd go crazy for this skirt when she sees it. We rarely see each other now but whenever I see this skirt now it makes me think of her. I miss her so.
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Enigma cape, pual ce cin eyelet dress, from India maxi skirt, Liz Claiborne sandals, Wisdom glasses, medicine bottle necklace


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Riggs in life was a Michael Jackson impersonator, back in the 80's he had it all fame, fortune... girls, but never met the right one.Unfortunately the 90's were abit tough on poor Riggs, he found himself down on his luck and with no money he lived on the streets with only the cloths he performed in, he battled through that life only to die while sleeping in a dumpster when a truck came to empty it.after death he decided to pull his life/death and body parts back together and with his knowledge of dancing and singing to find that one true love and brains...
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Crohn's® and Colitis Information
Edward Lichten, M.D.,PC
Hormonal Treatment Aids Crohn's Patients
From the NY Times National, Thursday, June 1, 2000 reported by the Associated Press
Human growth hormone combined with a high-protein diet significantly eased the symptoms of Crohn's disease in three-quarters of patients with moderate to severe cases, a study has found.
Crohn's affects the digestive tract, causing persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, bleeding and a breakdown of the intestinal wall. About half of Crohn's patients require surgery to remove intestinal obstructions or repair holes in the bowel. No cure is known, although drugs can ease symptoms.
The study in Thursday's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine [AE Slomin, MD. A Preliminary Study of Growth Hormone Therapy for Crohn's Disease; New England Journal of Medicine 2000;342(22):1633-7] found that 11 of 19 adults treated with growth hormone while on a high-protein diet went into remission. Three others improved significantly. Eighteen patients taking a dummy drug while on a high-protein diet saw no significant improvement.
The study was supported by grants from Eli Lilly and Company and the Genetech Foundation for Growth and Development, a nonprofit organization that receives financing from Genetech Inc. Both pharmaceutical companies make growth hormone.
As many as one million Americans suffer from Crohn's disease, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America said. Moderate to severe Crohn's disease is diagnosed in up to 120,000 people each year.
Several anti-inflammatory and immune-suppressing drugs can send the disease into remission but do not prevent long-term relapse. Other drugs prevent relapse in some patients but do not make the disease go into remission.
The leader of the new study, Dr. Alfred Slonim of North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y., said growth hormone caused few harmful side effects in children and adolescents who had taken it for years.
If further studies find the growth hormone is effective for long-term treatment of Crohn's, it may prove safer than current remedies, Dr. Slonim said.
The cause of Crohn's is unknown, but one theory is that infections or hereditary factors weaken the intestinal wall, making it more susceptible to inflammation and tissue breakdown when it comes in contact with disease-causing organism. An exaggerated immune response may also play a role.
From one of my first Crohn's patients on Human Growth Hormone Replacement. Edward Lichten, MD, FACS
FROM: Ken Conroy
RE: Treatment of Crohn's disease with Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and Testosterone.
You have my permission to use my name regarding this therapy. Everything I have stated in the following comments is true. The following are my comments.
On May 17, 2000, I ate a whole banana and have continued to do so daily. While for almost everyone else, this is totally unremarkable. Yet for me it was a milestone. I have Crohn's disease.
For the past ten (10) years I could not eat fruits or vegetables at all. If I did, I would experience days of severe intestinal pain and diarrhea.
About two (2) years ago, I was referred to Dr. Lichten, M.D. by another physician. Dr. Lichten, M.D. is an expert in hormone replacement therapy. After doing a series of blood tests, Dr Lichten found several of my hormones were quite low. In particular, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and Testosterone. The doctor began hormone replacement therapy. This therapy by Dr. Lichten, has changed my life.
What an improvement! The typical Crohn's disease fatigue has almost vanished. I have GAINED considerable muscle mass while losing fat. The improvement in my physical strength and emotional sense of 'well being' is remarkable. And the typical Crohn's disease pain is gone.
I now have enough energy to continue attending law school. No longer is there a need to repeatedly run to the rest room during the three (3) hour classes. With 'conventional' Crohn's disease treatment, none of this would be possible.
Before starting the HGH and Testosterone therapy, I talked with other doctors. They advised against the therapy. They were very wrong. But as the old saying goes "People reject what they don't understand."
Initially, the HGH and Testosterone therapy did have an immediate effect. But now, even after almost two (2) years of therapy by Dr. Lichten, I continue to improve. Each month I feel a little bit better than the month before. There is NO way this is a 'placebo effect'. The dramatic increase in muscle size (with little exercise) and decrease in waist size cannot be due to the 'placebo effect'.
Further, my last bone scan revealed that my bone thickness is that of a man between the ages of 25 and 29 years old. I am 61 years old. A placebo effect cannot do that. In fact, the instructions by the doctor who did this bone scan were: I should continue the HGH and Testosterone replacement therapy (with sufficient supplements of calcium and vitamin 'D').
There are other good side effects of hormone replacement therapy. For instance, most people genuinely believe that I am ten (10) to fifteen (15) years younger than I am. At times, in order to receive a seniors' discount I am asked to prove that I am over 60 and not just 45 or 50 years old. On the other hand sometimes it is pleasant to allow people to continue thinking that I am much younger.
The preceding comments are meant to reveal my experiences only and no as a recommendation to anyone for any therapy. I am not posing as a medical expert. However, I am very thankful that I did not allow anyone to dissuade me from giving hormone replacement therapy a 'test'. For me it worked.
Ken Conroy
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Our Intelligence Officer Development Programme will enable you to develop the skills you need to lead investigations in MI5, whilst you work in roles which directly support investigations. These roles could include, but are not limited to digital intelligence, analysis, warrantry and legal casework. This will be structured as either two postings of approximately one year each, or one posting over two years.
The Foundation Investigative Training course
Subject to successful completion of performance reviews, you'll advance onto our Foundation Investigative Training (FIT) course. Lasting five weeks, it will prepare you for a direct move into one of our investigative sections as an Intelligence Officer. Upon successful completion, and subject to line management approval, you'll also be eligible to apply for an advancement interview for promotion.
The future
As a fully trained Intelligence Officer, your first role could be countering threats from international terrorism, espionage or Northern Ireland related terrorism. As your confidence and experience grow, so will your responsibilities. From then on you may choose to specialise in investigations, where you'll pull together intelligence, working with different departments to gain resources. You'll also set investigative strategies, making recommendations based on perceived threat levels, collaborating with colleagues and the police to thwart terrorist activity where needed. Alternatively, you could move into roles managing or training new IODP entrants, or broaden your experience by taking on an operational or policy role.
What it's like to work at MI5?
It's exceptionally rewarding as, on a daily basis, you can see the real and tangible impact you are having on helping to prevent threats. It's a lot more collaborative and supportive than people might think. When an important investigation comes in, everyone works together to ensure work is completed to the highest possible standard, as quickly as possible.
We're also fully committed to diversity, as we know how important it is to our success. We know that people from different backgrounds bring different insights to the organisation, and we really value it – and need it.
Encouraging a healthy work life balance is an important focus. We operate flexible working and because of its sensitive nature you can't take work home with you, so the time outside of work is always yours.
Ultimately, you'll find that the environment is supportive and informal whilst also being incredibly professional and focused.
What we look for
Safeguarding the UK against threats to national security requires intelligent, talented people, and those people aren't found in any one particular section of society. Graduates from a range of backgrounds and degree disciplines join the Intelligence Officer Development Programme. To apply, you'll need to have - or be expecting - a 2:2 in any degree discipline, or have relevant and permanent work experience.
As a confident communicator, you can quickly establish productive
working relationships with your colleagues. You'll need to be organised,
have a good eye for detail and trust your own judgement. While happy to
take responsibility for your own areas of work, you'll also enjoy
collaborating to solve problems and make decisions. MI5 also expects its
employees to have a high degree of honesty and integrity.
To apply to MI5 you must be a born or naturalised British citizen, over 18 years of age and normally have lived in the UK for nine of the last ten years. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member, providing that they are British. They should also be made aware of the importance of discretion.
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Shah Zaman Lecturer Sociology at Department of Behavioral Sciences represented Karakoram International University at the International Leadership Program in London. The program is an initiative to bring together global thinkers from around 25 countries globally. He was part of 54 global leaders selected out of 10,000 applicants.
The program took place between 12th March to 24th March 2017 at Marriot Windsor/Heathrow and at Cumberland lodge in London.
Mr. Zaman met many global leaders, which include his Excellency Nobel Laureate Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, His Royal Highness Prince Charles, former secretary general of United Nations Mr. Kofi Annan and many other imminent Sociologists, Psychologists and Historians. Mr. Satyarthi is an advocate of children rights globally who has so far freed over 85000 children from slavery. The meeting was very fruitful and inspired by Zaman's work, Mr. Satyarthi offered him to join his network to safeguard child rights in Pakistan. He liked the cultural cap and praised the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Zaman also met His Royal Highness Prince Charles and exchanged views about socio economic conditions of Pakistan. Issues like intolerance and rise of extremism also came under discussion during the meeting. Looking at the cultural cap of Gilgit-Baltistan Prince Charles excitedly said "O! I know this cap" and shared memories of his last visit to the region. Zaman reminded him of the Yak offered to him by the people of Hunza and inquired about its health in a light mood and Prince Charles replied, "I really love it and I wish I could have taken it over here". He invited His Royal Highness to Pakistan and requested him to visit Gilgit-Baltistan again which he graciously accepted and hinted to expect him in the celebrations of 70th Birthday of Pakistan on 14th of August 2017.
Mr. Zaman represented Karakoram International University at the program in a very inspiring manner, benefited the program and the participants. The instructors and organizers applauded his leadership skill and intellectual contribution to make the program more meaningful. Participants from around 25 countries also praised his matured approached during the sessions of the program. They promised to take collaborative efforts for the development of their regions.


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Dear Family and Friends,
We got calls last night. Remember how I said there's a 50% chance that Sawyer and I stay together and a 100% chance he goes ZL? Well, he went Zone Leader and we are no longer companions. However, the 50% thing was spot on. I'm getting inter-zoned to a different apartment just up the block. I got the shaft of it all: lost our big apartment with an amazing view, lost my swagger wagon (van), and lost my companion, and it's looking like I'll get the worse Spanish area. They are putting 6 Spanish missionaries in the Spanish branch instead of four so our areas will be moved around. I'll be taking over ours and to say I'm a little nervous doesn't do it justice. I'm predicting a hard transfer. I will know my new companion on Wednesday.
My new address is 1334 Ave B #174, Yuma AZ. I'm close enough to my old house that any letters I haven't received yet can be picked up any day. I'm seriously only moving 2 blocks.
This was a fun week. We ate Thanksgiving dinner at a member's house and had a good time. I'm not a big fan of being painfully full but I'd rather be that than painfully hungry. Afterwards we got invited to an investigator's house for some food. They're going to get baptized.
Remember our recent convert to the Spanish branch a few weeks ago? The one whose family is now investigating? The ones who were going to get baptized by their recent convert father? Yeah, well things were going really well with them. Really well. The daughters really wanted to get baptized and the mother was overcoming her concerns. Then she asked us for a triple combination so she could cross reference scriptures. The next day we went over and she had clearly stumbled into some anti-Mormon literature. She was pulling out all these deep doctrine scriptures that made everything seem terrible, commenting on the cursed Lamanites skin, etc. It was bad. I was on exchanges that day and the Elder I was with didn't do much. The lesson went horribly and the rest of the day was bad. We went home after that and took a 30 minute breather so that I could recuperate from the stress. It was really bad. Anyway, we've been working with them slowly and have found her real concern which was that she was afraid of concern. We brought some great fellow-shippers over and have settled most of her concerns. Now the trouble is putting them all back on date for baptism. I'll be doing that without Sawyer and with my new companion.
We have one investigator who is progressing very quickly. We've taught her probably five times and she has taken right to everything we've said. She has a very strong understanding of the Bible. We will be helping her overcome her addiction to smoking, the only thing standing in the way. Not too worried about it, she has lots of faith. Our lessons with her have usually been on the longer side since she's a talker; around 45 minutes to an hour. We have been strongly encouraged to teach 15-30 minute lessons and get out so that you don't satisfy their spiritual needs so they want you to come back the next day. Well, we were getting ready to leave this week after an hour long lesson and she said, in Spanish, "You guys always leave so early! Why? Every time you come over I always feel...just better. I'm happier and feel like I'm learning a lot. I'm drawing closer to God and understanding verses I've never understood before. When you guys come you bring light with you. Thank you. Thanks you. Thank you." It was pretty great to hear something like that. She will likely be baptized the 3rd week of teaching her - a fast one.
There were 3 baptisms in the district this past weekend, none of ours. Elder Sawyer and I went to each one. Very....unique baptisms. The first one was ridiculously long. It started off wrong when the other Elders noticed that the baptism before theirs had drained the font and locked the font doors. Bad start. It went on to start 30 minutes later and have lots of people running in and out of it making loud, loud noises. While they were changing, their ward suggested really weird hymns to sing that no one knew. I almost requested #233, Nay Speak No Ill, the song that no one knows. But the spirit was already gone haha. The pianist was lost, the singing was terrible... I'm pretty sure the Elders who baptized her were losing hair over it.
The next baptism was the Sisters'. They were baptizing an over age youth with two less active parents. Actually, a less active father and his girlfriend. Well, fast forward to after the baptism. The Bishop got up to do his welcome and ended up talking for 30 minutes...to an 11 yr old girl. And then for the closing prayer, the girl's father's girlfriend (whew) got up and gave the most interesting prayer I've ever heard. She bore her testimony in her prayer and spoke to the girl...all during the prayer. The baptisms were great, just interesting.
The baptism was even better because Elder Boyd ripped a huge hole in his pants. It was so bad that we had to take him to the library and fix it. Since none of us can sew, we ended up taping his pants and coloring the tape black hahaha. It was pretty ridiculous looking. It was a pretty bad repair job because by the end of the service had ripped twice the size.
There was a big debate in the YSA branch about legally wrong vs. morally wrong and the thin lines between the two. Interesting situation, that. You can make a good debate on either side I think
Last night I got to bless my first home. We went over to a members home who is, according to her, Palestinian. Raised in Jerusalem a Muslim and converted to the LDS church 2 years ago when she married her Mexican husband. I think they're the most diverse couple in Yuma and one of the coolest. He was watching a movie on his new 3D TV yesterday so I got to see it just for a second. But then afterwards they told us about a spirit that had been haunting their home and stuff. I kept an open mind since I'd never... well, I kept an open mind about it. They asked us to bless it and I did. It was definitely a unique experience. But afterwards they taught me how to throw punches. Both of them were boxers growing up and pretty competitive ones at that. They asked if I'd ever gotten in a fight since I'm big and from the DC area and when I said no he laughed and brought out all their boxing gear. Now I can throw a sweet punch and a left hand jab. Unstoppable! "No unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing..." I'm basically invincible now.
Not a ton else happened this week. It was a harder week in the mission - most of our lessons cancelled and things were just hard finding people. I'll miss being Elder Sawyer's companion. We had an awesome 12 weeks. We're both glad we'll still be in the same zone.
Thanks Natalia, Jamie, and the Arlington Ward Young Men for the letters/package this week! [He left his mom out and Eric and William who write weekly letters. . .] You're all great! Letters will be sent to everyone from last week and this week today, I promise.
Elder Johnson