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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Your RT Queries: How do you treat thrush?
1. can atrovent be given q2: Absolutely. This is a very safe medicine that can be used Q2 hours and even continuous if needed in the emergency room. However, I wouldn't recommend using it any more frequently than Q4 at home. You really should have no reason to use it more often than that. If you do, you ought to be calling your doctor.
2. can a albuterol inhaler cause high co2 in your blood?: No. Albuterol in no way is related to CO2. Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes the air passages in your lungs and can make it easier to breath.
3. would symbicort stop croupy cough?: Symbicort is a medicine that is meant to be taken no more often than twice a day and is not recommended to be used for acute asthma symptoms. Symbicort will not relax the muscles in the throat and should have no effect on croup or a croupy cough. However, some asthmatics get a croupy cough as one of their signs of asthma, and if this is the case a rescue medicine like Albuterol might help. Again, symbicort should never be taken more often than twice a day (BID).
4. advair substitute: Symbicort is the best substitute for Advair. There are also some generic Symbicort inhalers available.
5. ippb therapy: My co-writer for this blog is going to write a post for the RT Cave stating that IPPB is good in some rare cases. So, stay tuned!!!
6. ventimask 50% bad: It depends. If 50% FiO2 is required to maintain an SpO2 of at least 90% then this can be a good thing.
7. atrovent in tx of croup: I can find no documented evidence that Atrovent does anything for croup. However, if you can find any such evidence let me know and I will publish it on this blog.
8. can i smoke while on ventolin: Yes you can. Smoking is good for your lungs and is highly recommended, especially if you have asthma. Just Kidding! Of course you should stop smoking if you need to use Ventolin. Smoking is a trigger of both COPD and asthma and any doctor wouldl highly recommend you quit.
9. white stuff growing on roof of mouth inhaler: Sounds like thrush. This is a common side effect if you are using a steroid inhaler. This can be prevented by rinsing your mouth after each use. It can be treated by calling your doctor and getting either a pill or a rinse. I prefer the pill because you only have to take it for four or five days. For more information click here. I mention the medications that will help here.
10. respiratory therapist who became a physician: I think I've written about this before, that I think RTs would make the best doctors. I highly recommend every doctor step on the RT rung of the ladder on the way to the more prominent career of physician.
If you have further questions for me please contact me.
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- kerri said...
Hey Rick,
I LOVE when you do these :). They're fun to read, especially the silly ones.
One thing about Symbicort--while I don't think it's approved in the States, in some places (Britian, Canada), it's approved as the SMART program [Symbicort Maintenance and Reliever Therapy], and can also be used as a rescue inhaler between morning and evening maintenance dosages.
Still, no more than 8 puffs a day should ever be used, and of course it's always prescribed by a doctor.
- November 11, 2009 at 12:52 PM
- Rick Frea said...
Anyone interested in learning more about the SMART program can click here.
- November 11, 2009 at 8:47 PM
- Rick Frea said...
Thanks Kerri. I know Advair should never be taken more than twice a day, so I guess I just assumed Symbicort was the same. That's what I get for assuming, hey. However, since the FDA has not approved Symbicort to be used more than twice a day, I imagine that might still be a concern. Thoughts?
- November 11, 2009 at 8:56 PM
- kerri said...
I'm no medical person or anything, but I think it may be the difference between formoterol and salmeterol that cause this difference in dosing.
Since salmeterol takes longer to take effect, it makes it kind of useless as a rescue medication, since it takes 15-20 minutes to start working. Formoterol starts working within 1-3 minutes, making it a lot more appropriate as a rescue med.
(From experience, when I started Symbicort, and did my first hit in the doctor's office, I was already feeling different by the time I hit the elevator less than five minutes later! I can't really say anything about Advair, because for the few weeks I was on it, it made me WAY worse so I went back to Symbicort).
While I'm not on SMART [the turbohaler deters me from using it in public], I do wonder why it's been approved some places and not others. The extra corticosteroid boost that would accompany the bronchodilator makes a lot of sense if you're using it within the SMART program, to beat down on the extra inflammation present.
My doctor gave me the option of doing SMART, which I declined. She did say though, I can be flexible with my Symbicort dose [not going over 8 puffs a day, obvioulsy! :)]
However, I don't see it making much of a difference of taking 3-4 puffs at a time [morning/evening] if you're flaring as opposed to taking 2 puffs in the morning and increase throughout the day if you need to. In that regard, it's much more flexible (ex. I've had times where I wake up feeling okay, but by 2 pm I've used my Ventolin a couple times, so at this point I increase my Symbicort and keep it increased for a few days).
When I increase my Symbicort, I still find the first day I need my Ventolin more than usual [Now if I start yellow-zoning, for the first 24-48 hours I do Ventolin scheduled every 4 hours, and then PRN if I've improved in the first block of time, then drop my Symbicort back down after a couple days]. I think, for me anyways [and I may be wrong], the extra formoterol just doesn't do much anymore and I'm just bumping up the ICS dosage.
What are your thoughts about SMART?
- November 12, 2009 at 4:34 PM


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Mike and I went to the mall today. Still raining and we needed to get out. After a walk through the mall we stopped at Barns and Nobel. The perfect litle spot in the snack area to sketch people. The lady kept changing her position and I had to do real quick gesture of her. On the hand my husban Mike was so engrossed he didn't move. So I did a little pen and ink sketch of him. We then proceeded to go to Trader Joe's for flowers. I will try to sketch them later today. Happy Painting everyone.
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Students sponsored by their universities are now permitted to legally work by the Ministry of Labour and can avoid getting ripped off
· By Rania Moussly, Staff Reporter
· Published: 14:20 January 30, 2011
· It was previously illegal for students above the age of 18 on university sponsorship to take up work unless they transferred their sponsorship to their employer. Picture for illustrative purposes only.
· Image Credit: Gulf News Archive
Dubai: Students on university sponsorship can now legally work part-time upon receiving a permit from the Ministry of Labour under a new decree issued as part of the UAE Labour Law.
The new part-time work permit regulation went into effect this year and is aimed at protecting student rights to stop employers exploiting them, said a ministry official.
It was previously illegal for students above the age of 18 on university sponsorship to take up work unless they transferred their sponsorship to their employer, added the official.
The new part-time work permit decree was issued along with the teenage work permit that allows those aged 15 to 18 to take up work within stringent guidelines.
Nevertheless, before the introduction of the permit some students on university and parental/guardian sponsorship still took up part-time work through temporary promotional jobs that paid cash.
"There are a large number of students who come from abroad to study here and want to earn a living," said Ali Ahmad, a former student victim of employer exploitation. "They think the UAE is like the West where they can earn extra money, but once they see the harsh reality they resort to working illegally and get ripped off."
Ahmad himself is owed almost Dh20,000 for three months part-time work in a free zone advertising agency.
"Lots of students work and sign temporary fraudulent contracts without realising they are being cheated because it's a fake document," he said.
However, university officials believe that the introduction of this new decree will put employers at ease, increasing part-time work opportunities on offer for students.
"It used to be that previously employers were reluctant to formally approach students or universities about part-time employment because of the legal issues," said Fouad Jasem, Manager of career development services, Middlesex University Dubai. "After the announcement of the new decree the number of employers approaching us has increased significantly."
Jasem added the Middlesex careers department now posts up to three part-time jobs daily as opposed to previous sporadic internship postings. Yet, Career Services officer at the Canadian University of Dubai, Mary Allison, believes the new decree will increase student opportunities for paid internships.
"Previously a lot of companies were willing to pay students for their internships but because they were on the university's visa it became illegal for them to do so," she said.
It would seem the new decree is just in time as Dubai Women's College (DWC) reports unprecedented student interest for part-time work by its nearly 2,500 strong Emirati student body.
"I would say approximately 15 per cent of our students definitely want to take up part-time employment," said Rabiaa Bekhazi, Careers supervisor, DWC. "This is the first year we've seen increasing student demand for part-time jobs; which indicates a level of maturity in their thinking, as work to be something they now expect to move towards."
Although students across the country are eager to earn their keep, Bekhazi believes companies in the UAE may take longer to come to terms with a new concept.
"The student demand is evident but we need a market answer, where companies prepare tailored packages and roles, from an HR perspective, for this character of workers," she said. "A lot of work needs to go into companies preparing to accept part-time student workers as they differ greatly from mature workers."
Even though it is too early to gage employer response, students are no doubt pleased with the introduction of the new decree.
"It is still going on, those employers that don't pay or lie about their contracts and this might not change, but at least now students are protected by the government," said Sany Jab, a student at the SAE Institute Dubai.
The part-time work permit applies to four categories of persons:
1. Resident workers in full-time employment holding a valid labour card
2. Co-dependent sponsored residents i.e: housewives on their husband's sponsorship
3. Residents aged 18 and above
4. Government employees
Those issued with a part-time work permit are not limited to the number of part-time jobs they can take up.
The government can issue a part-time work permit despite the objection of a full-time employer and an individual's residency status if there is a labour case raised at the courts through the labour ministry.


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CPAC: "Mardi Gras for the Right"
Labels: Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, Family Research Council, GOProud, Reaganpalooza, Teatro Goldoni
Labels: Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, Family Research Council, GOProud, Reaganpalooza, Teatro Goldoni
There are GOP homosexuals? Nah...come on...you made that up, right?
Now, if you had said GOPediphiles...or maybe the GOPussyhounds...or the GOPuppyfuckers...that I would consider reasonable.
Even GOProud having that fag hag as their new leader, could not get them an invite to this party. Oh yeah, they have a straight woman as head of the group now. I do have to say, looking at different LGBT sites today, there is a lot of craigslist posting going on over there at CPAC. You know, I'll be discrete(that's their spelling) and will top or bottom for you. Grindr, Manhunt and different ways to find the homerseckshuals are working overtime to keep up.
If I am not mistaken, they are also hosting a white supremacist, so all the not white people will be happy about that or they can just leave dammit. Quislings and kapos the whole lot of them. Mini Palin is supposedly there too, giving away free autographs on one of her yearbooks. That should please a lot of tired wrinkly old republicans seeing that young nubile, ewwww... I cannot even finish without throwing up, so I will stop now.
Supply-side Jesus. Love it.
Just don't say "Throw me something mister," since they all have nothing but sh*t to throw.
Good one.
If I had to bet, the CPAC straw poll winner be Santorum followed by Paul and Gingrich. Alternatively, Romney digs deep into his riches, wins it, and many a CPAC attendee goes home with a fat wad of cash.
All those white, christian, conservative leaders. Who's running Congress?
Erik wrote: "All those white, christian, conservative leaders. Who's running Congress?"
As Sen. Dick Durbin said a few years ago, "The banks own this place."
what a bargain only 45.00 per ticket. Now if they were serving dinner they could charge $35,000 per plate speaking of going home with a fat wad of cash.
jadedj: A Republican homosexual, that just can't be. God must have gotten her wires crossed, or something.
Jess: Is that Mann Coulter you're talking about? I know she's sided up with gay rights groups. I'm surprised she hasn't gotten kicked out of the GOP's Big Tent.
Between Palin and the Reaganpalooza (I don't even want to know), there's something there for every wrinkly old white bigot.
Mr. C: I always loved that term too.
JR: LOL, I'd never yell that at the CPAC Mardi Gras.
SW: I haven't followed any CPAC news since yesterday, but I'd guess Santorum is their knight in shining armor. They wouldn't like Ron Paul since he doesn't want to attack other countries or lock up nonviolent drug users.
Erik: The usual suspects -- Big Oil, Big Pharm, defense contractors, and of course the banks as S.W. says in the next comment.
SW: That was pretty candid of Dick Durbin.
@Tom. Ann Coulter is all woman and all nasty all the time. I don't think the LGBT community needs to be saddled with her sorry ass. Yeah she was all into GOProud up to and including going to one of their functions and telling them they don't have the right to be married. Every last one of them was okay with that. That tells you what GOProud is all about right there.
Tom, Durbin said that in a moment of intense frustration and disgust at the way things were going.
unlike the "think tank" at the Net Kooks Convention.


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makes four omelets
12 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1½ tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil
12 slices crisp bacon
1 cup wild mushrooms, sliced and cooked
1 wedge smoked brie
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the milk, and beat them well. Melt the butter in a 6-inch nonstick pan over medium heat. Pour the eggs into the pan, scramble slightly. Allow the eggs to coat the pan and cook evenly. Crumble the bacon into the eggs, add the mushrooms and 2 slices of smoked brie. Let cook for 1 minute. Using a spatula carefully fold omelet in half. Top omelet with 2 slices of smoke brie. Gently slide omelet onto plate and serve immediately. Repeat for remaining omelets
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Is this a blog? I don't know. I would be nice a tool to transform inner contemplations into posts. In this case, you'll have here a wonderful book, plenty of ideas to think about.
But this tool does not exist, and so you can see nothing here.
Some years ago I fell in love with sunsets, splendid sunsets in Aragon. I made mentally poems and poems, wonderful ones, about sunsets, about mountains in crimsons and purples. But this book of prayers, a masterpiece I can say, still lives in the White Mountains.
I could stare for days and days at the mound of creation, Piagordo. When the sun, Amon-Ra, kisses the soul of the mountain (a prayer), the world is created again.
I would like to be an expert in Egyptian art and religion (but I'm not). You know... the mound of creation.
I would like to be an expert in clouds and sunsets and silence, and paintings not painted.
Already two months without painting a thing... If I was not an optimist (am I?) I would say: "This is the End". But I read almost everyday some pages of positive psicology, you know...
If you love sunsets, then you are my friend. If you love Egyptian religion, if you speak some dead language, then you can understand me.
What a marvelous clouds today in Piagordo, what a silence... Another day of contemplation. If you love paintings only in imagination, the most fantastic in the world, then I'm your painter. Paintings without the sadness of the world, paintings painted in Paradise.
My beloved cat Cati used to watch sunsets every day, absolutely respectful. Like an Egyptian cat, a divinity.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Outlander Challenge 2013
I know it's a little late to be posting a challenge but I haven't seen anyone else hosting an Outlander challenge and I would really love to do it!
2013 will see the release of Book Eight in the Outlander series, Written in My Own Heart's Blood. Die hard fans like me are sure to be re-reading all of the past books in anticipation of the new release (no date yet, expected Fall 2013). Hopefully there will be many more readers who discover and fall in love with the series for the first time as well.
Some guidelines:
* Challenge runs from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013
* Goal is to read all of the Outlander novels as well as the Lord John Grey novels.
* All book formats are accepted: Bound, e-Book, Audio.
* Anyone is welcome to participate, you do not need a blog to sign up. Those without a blog can post reviews to Goodreads, Amazon etc.
* Each month simply link up your name and review(s) to Mister Linky I will post every month. **Please link directly to the review, not your blog**
Level 1: 1-4 books
Level2: 5-8 books
Level 3:9-11 books
Level 4: All 12 books
Outlander Books include: Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes and An Echo in the Bone. * Written in My Own Heart's Blood is being included**
Lord John Grey books include: Lord John and the Private Matter, Lord John and the Hand of Devils, Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade and The Scottish Prisoner.
*To join the challenge write a post about it, grab the badge and sign up with Mr. Linky with a link to your post. If you don't have a blog, just sign up with your name or leave a comment.
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Glad to see this! And thanks for letting me know about it. I'll spread the word. :-)ReplyDelete
Hi Karen,ReplyDelete
Thank you! It's going to be a good year for all Outlander fans :)
I may not start reading the books until spring - that is, if I can hold off that long!ReplyDelete
Hi Anne,ReplyDelete
Thanks for signing up! I don't think I can make it that long (especially since I'm reading Drums now).
Just finished the 7 books for the 2nd times and I will start from the beginning again....love all the Outlander series! I haven't read the Lord John books, guess I'll have to do that now...someone please explain how you get a url and all in great detail for us that weren't raised in the computer age please!!ReplyDelete
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Hi Carrol,ReplyDelete
The Url is for your blog/blog post on the Challenge. If you do not have a blog, you can still participate by commenting on the post (which you have). Consider yourself signed up and thank you for participating!
Hi! I'm excited to participate this year!ReplyDelete
Hi Nina,ReplyDelete
Thanks for signing up!
Hi! Very happy to have found this challenge. Thanks for the opportunity...I'm excited!ReplyDelete
Hi Jill, Thanks for signing up!ReplyDelete
Kristen....I have change my blog, so I am listed twice. (Yes I am a silly girl or I am over 50 and blonde). The correct blog is list on 11. Patrica CarneyReplyDelete
Hi Patricia,ReplyDelete
Thanks for signing up, I'll fix that now.
I'm a huge Outlander fan, but I don't think I'll have time for a re-read this year! Looking forward to reading everyone else's reviews though :)ReplyDelete
Thanks for checking it out Christine!ReplyDelete
Thank you for even more incentive to re-read them ALL , as if I needed it.ReplyDelete
Only recently found this page, LOVE the books that I have read. Been wanting to read the whole series in order, so now I have incentive to do it!ReplyDelete
I recently started re-reading the Outlander books, after buying The Scottish Prisoner second hand. I'm on Dragonfly now and trying to remember there are other things to life than keeping up with Claire and Jamie. I also just discovered that a good friend likes the series too - it's a small world. Good luck with your challenge - all this url and Mr Linky stuff is too complicated for me - I'll just read the books and enjoy.ReplyDelete
I have been re-reading not knowing about the challenge because of the new book coming. I am presently in the middle of Voyager. It is as awesome as it was the first time!ReplyDelete
Please ignore #13...computer froze, misspelled my name and would not let me leave a comment. If possible please remove that number ... Hi! I am Annie and a confirmed Outlander GEEK! I always reread with each new book ... getting started a bit late, but I am always up for a challenge. Recently finished all The Lord Johns, but will read again if time permits...my focus is on Claire & Jamie ... will be lost in their whirlwind until the new book is out. Thanks for the challenge!ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh, forgetful these days...follow me on twitter @texasstarkeeper and look for my website http://www.anniestexasmusings.com Info regarding the challenge will be posted both places.Delete
Yes, I am way in! I post my varied book reads on goodreads Ruth Mills In IowaReplyDelete


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In the local conbinis (convenience stores), there's always a new snack or drink appearing. Sometimes the new food is a seasonal offering - like sakura flavored KitKats during sakura season. Sometimes it's a new product being marketed. I am not sure what category this new drink fits into. I saw it at my local Lawsons when I went to pay the phone bill yesterday. It has been so hot and humid here, I am willing to try a new drink, especially if it sounds refreshing. However, this new drink just seemed strange.
Apple, Milk and Lemon? Wouldn't the milk curdle if you tried this at home? It makes you wonder about how they've stabilized it. Well, since I can't read the details on the ingredient list, I am not going to worry too much.
So I bought the Apple, Milk and Lemon, and offered it to the boys, who all sampled it. Here is Chris' reaction:
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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Barcelona: A Roll Down the Las Ramblas and a Quick Visit to Gaudi's Casa Botlló
The Emerald Princess docked in Barcelona, Spain about 11am this morning. Mary Alice started her day with a hair appointment at the ship's salon, Lotus Spa. She looks fabulous. She says her hair never looked better.
We returned to the room and started packing for the trip home. We then decided to go into Barcelona for the afternoon, down the Las Ramblas (1km) pedestrian mall and I wanted to see Gaudi's Casa Botlló. We bought two shuttle bus tickets and headed off to Barcelona's World Trade Center. From there I began pushing Mary Alice's wheelchair across the streets, down the sidewalks, past Columbus pointing to the New World and arriving at the Las Ramblas.
|Las Ramblas
Right away we ran across a couple of human statues, people dressed up and representing someone or some fiction character. We watched "Columbus" entertain three kids as they mimicked him. Las Ramblas was packed with tourists and locals as they strolled the famous boulevard.
We basically made our way north up the Las Ramblas and found a restaurant, La Poma, where I parked Mary Alice and ordered her a Sangria. From there I continued on to the Gaudi house heading north down the Passage de Garcia about 6 blocks and found what I was looking for.
Casa Botlló is the strangest yet most beautiful buildings I have ever seen. The hardest part about this little side journey was the wait to get a ticket and go inside. The entry fee was 21.50 E but I convinced the sales person I was entitled to a senior discount so I saved 5 Euros! The most unusual part of the home is the roof, with what appears to be a huge dragon, also the most unusual chimney covers.
Gaudi designed and built another apartment building down the street, La Pedrera. It was the chimney caps that Lucas used as a design for the Star Wars troopers.
After photos I decided to get back to Mary Alice. Instead of walking the six blocks back, (and they are long blocks) I took a chance on a Barcelona bus and rode back almost to the restaurant.
|Gaudi's other building: La Pedrera
I found Mary Alice (who had sipped the Sangria for almost 2 hours) worried about me. This is because I had the passports, ship's passenger cards, money, credit cards, etc.
From there we got into the flow of people on Las Ramblas headed south this time and made our way back to the shuttle bus pickup point. We bid our farewell to Barcelona tomorrow morning and arrive in Houston same day about 6pm. All in all it's been a great cruise. See ya! Thanks for checking out our blog. We love sharing with you.
|A Las Ramblas Mime & Mary Alice
The Journey Home: Saturday
Our journey home began at 5am Barcelona time. Our checked luggage had been picked up by the ship's crew the night before and would be waiting for us after we walked off Sat morning. We got off the ship about 7:30 with Mary Alice being assisted by a personal assistant with a wheelchair. We found our bags, and found our bus to the airport.
We arrived at the airport and got checked for the flight to Newark, NJ on United. We boarded the big Boeing 787 and got comfortable for the flight home. I normally can't sleep on these flights and prefer to watch movies, which is what I did. We arrived in Newark and Mary Alice was met by a personal assistant with a wheel chair. She absolutely could not walk the distances from our arrival point to the United gate for the flight to IAH. We arrived in Houston with another personal assistant waiting for Mary Alice. He carted us to the baggage claim area. All four of our checked luggage arrived. (That's always good!) We found our van driver who loaded our bags and we made it home, both of us exhausted.
I feel very blessed to have the ability to travel like we do and for the Lord watching over us all the way. We had a great cruise and great time together. We'll go again, just not soon. Adios amigo.
|Another Barcelona landmark
|Huge statue of Columbus pointing to America (the New World)


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With our latest escapades regarding the Keurig Model B60 coffee machine causing consternation, we have decided to try making coffee via the French Press method.
This will be updated daily, as we work our way through the process of discovery on making the best cup of coffee.
Basis of Comparison
We used to frequent a local Italian restaurant (owned and operated by Iranians' !) that simply had the best coffee we have ever had. Unfortunately, in a recent trip there, their coffee had lost all of its exquisiteness. We have fond memories of it, and it will constitute our basis for comparison.
- Coffee: Starbucks brand. Whole bean, which we ground in the store. Note: the coffee bean chosen has one of the biggest, if not the biggest, impact on the flavor of the coffee.
This is where the majority of the variation will occur, so the different tests will center around the various aspects of preparation. Some of the elements associated with method are:
- Bean choice - Starbucks Espresso Roast Whole Bean Coffee
- Grinding method (e.g., using the in-store grinder will mean you have some carryover flavor from other, previous grinds. Same with at-home grinding, but you can better control how much of the previous grind is cleaned out).
- Size of grind (how fine the coffee beans ground)
- Water temperature. Currently, we are bringing it to a full boil before placing into brew carafe.
- Water choice. We have the option of using tap water, filtered tap water, bottled distilled water, branded bottled water.
- Amount of coffee grinds placed into the carafe.
- Length of time coffee grinds sit in carafe with hot water.
- Heated utensils. E.g., whether the carafe, plunger, cups are all heated prior to use (prior heating will keep the utensil from cooling down the coffee)
- What the coffee is stored in. We have a vacuum sealer, so I may try to get the attachment that will allow us to place the coffee into Mason Jars and then vacuum out the air between each use. Currently, we are using a big ceramic jar made for storing coffee (it has a clasped lid with gasket), but does not provide the ability to remove air.
Note: our tests are not scientific - they are just documenting our search for our perfect cup of coffee; see links for other sites that may offer you more information.
- Coffee: Starbucks Espresso Roast Whole Bean, ground at grocery, course grind.
- Water: Filtered tap water.
- Number of cups: 2
- 8 scoops (7 gram scoop) placed into French Press
- Cups and French Press preheated with hot water.
- Water brought to boil, then poured over coffee and cap placed on.
- Mixture stirred with wooden spoon
- Timer set for 4 minutes.
- Results: a little too strong for us, but not bitter.


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I decided to make a card for a precious little girl from my church. She was diagnosed with epilepsy and had her first surgery this past Thursday. She ROCKED her surgery and came out a HUGE STAR!! We love her and will continue to pray for her!
Hannah Montana Cartridge was the cartridge that I used to make her card.
Here it is...
The PINK card stock was cut at 3.75 x 4.50
The STARS (pg 69) were cut at 3.50, 3, 2
ROCK (letters were welded together) at 1.25
STAR (pg 66) was cut at 3.25
Hope you enjoyed!!
Hannah Montana Cricut Cartridge
Card Stock: DCWV- The Sweet Glitter Matstack
Stamps: Martha Stewart-Clear Pattern Stamps, Papertrey Ink-Fillable Frames #3
Ink: Studio G
Buttons & Ribbon- Michaels
White Gel PenFiskars Border Punch


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MCLF Fights More Illegal Unionization
The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation has intervened on behalf of a graduate student research assistant at the University of Michigan who objects to an illegal attempt to be unionized, according to the Detroit Free Press, the Hawaii Reporter, Washington Examiner, Livingston Daily Press & Argus, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Michigan Daily, the Ashville (N.C.) Citizen-Times and AnnArbor.com.
Stay Engaged
The MCLF filed a motion with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission on behalf of Melinda Day, a graduate student at U of M. The commission has already once rejected unionization of the students, stating they do not qualify as public employees.
Wright and Day were also guests on "The Frank Beckmann Show" on WJR AM-760, where they discussed the case.


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Renaissance Men
A born-again basketball squad is winning games and fans
by David E. Nathan
Brian Meehan always imagined it would be like this: The Gosman Sports and Convocation Center pulsating with energy. Frenzied fans crammed into the bleachers. Blue-clad supporters urging on the Judges. A group of shirtless rowdies proudly displaying G-O D-E-I-S on their chests.
What was once thought to be woven out of the fantasies of either a madman or an irrationally exuberant optimist has instead become reality at Brandeis as the men's basketball team is winning games and winning over fans. The Judges have reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division 3 Tournament two of the last three years and are regularly ranked in the national Top 20.
On the afternoon of Dec. 8, 2007, Meehan's vision for the program he inherited in September 2003 became available for all to see. Before a delirious throng of nearly 2,000 people awash in Brandeis blue, the No. 3 Judges toppled the nation's top-ranked team, Amherst.
If it was Judgment Day, the verdict was unanimous: Brandeis men's basketball was back after a long absence.
"I had friends who couldn't find a spot in the parking lot and had to park near the tennis courts," recalls Athletic Director Sheryl Sousa '90. "Even out behind the building, they could hear the cheering. I felt that day that we had arrived."
The Judges advanced to the NCAA's Elite Eight for the first time at the conclusion of that 2007 – 08 season, then reached the second round a year later. In 2009–10, Brandeis again came within a victory of advancing to the NCAA Final Four.
"Walking around campus, people you don't even know come up and say, 'You guys are doing well, keep it up,'" says Tyrone Hughes '12, a guard from Boston. "You know then you are not playing for just yourself. There's a bigger picture."
The picture was not a pretty one when Brandeis lured Meehan south from Massachusetts' Salem State College, where he had compiled a 160–39 record and taken the Vikings to the NCAAs in six of his seven seasons. The Judges had suffered through eight consecutive losing seasons, including a 6–19 mark in 2002–03, the third time in four years they had lost that many.
"That first year, we would have 30 people at a game," Meehan remembers. "When you took into account that many were parents and relatives and guilt-ridden roommates who felt they had to come, there weren't a lot of real fans at the games."
Meehan was hired too late to recruit players for his first team, but he began changing the culture of the program right away. He installed the frenetic, pressing defense and high-octane offense he was known for, and he aggressively sought the kind of players required to make it succeed. It was not an easy sell.
"When he first spoke to me about Brandeis, I wasn't that excited about it," says Steve DeLuca '08, an all-state player in New Hampshire who led his high school team to back-to-back state titles. "But when he shared his vision of what the program could become, I was more interested."
Meehan's first recruiting class — featuring DeLuca, a four-year starter; fellow 1,000-point scorer Joe Coppens '08; and steady point guard Kwame Graves-Fulgham '08 — made an immediate impact.
"It was really strange for me at the beginning, because I played in front of packed crowds in high school, and then at Brandeis you come out for warm-ups and it's just your parents," DeLuca says.
The wins started coming — 14–11 records in both 2004–05 and 2005–06, and then a breakthrough 20–7 mark and NCAA appearance the next year — and the fans began finding their way to Red Auerbach Arena. The welcome mat was no longer out for University Athletic Association (UAA) rivals when they traveled to Waltham.
"The other coaches in the UAA used to talk about Sunday afternoon games at Brandeis being the best," Meehan says with a laugh. "There would be nobody here, so they didn't have to deal with the crowd. Now they complain about our crowds. We get the best crowd support of any team in New England."
The crowds at this season's games will be rooting for a relatively young, untested team. Gone is the winningest class in Brandeis history as rugged forward Terrell Hollins '10, sharpshooter Kenny Small '10 and playmaker Andre Roberson '10 have graduated. More will be expected from the speedy Hughes, top returning scorer Vytas Kriskus '12, and versatile forward Christian Yemga '11. They will be complemented by a talented group of recruits.
"We feed off of the crowds," says Yemga. "It makes us want to play harder and to win. It's fun to see everybody come together and show Brandeis spirit."
For more information on Brandeis men's basketball, or any Brandeis team, visit the Brandeis Athletics website.


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Team Yankee Leopard Week – Creating Modern Battlefield Terrain
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He may not be the most decorated wrestler in MMA but he's definitely one of the best. UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre is a polished competitor who can attack from any position. However, much of his success is set up by his ability to take opponents down and attack them on the ground.
In this MMATraining Technique of the Day, GSP offers up instruction on a number of takedowns, offering pointers on how interested viewers can raise their wrestling ability up a few notches even if the never grappled in high school or college.


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Saturday, April 16, 2011
Prepare for a day of drinking locally produced wine, beer, and spirits with brunch at Banjo Mountain Café, a cozy spot that opened last September in Ghent and is decorated with work by local artists. Next, drive a few minutes south on Rte. 21C to the Hawthorne Valley Farm Store to stock up on organic fruit, beverages, and snacks for the car. Then begin conquering the Columbia County portion of the Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail, a boozy pathway that winds from southeast Albany to Hudson. Start off at Harvest Spirits to tour the distillery and taste Core Vodka, made with apples from neighboring Golden Harvest Farms.
Next, drive about seven miles west on Rte. 203 to Chatham Brewing Companyand sample the rotating selection of crisp seasonal ales, rich porter, and the slightly sweet Maple Amber. Brewery tours and growler sales are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. only, so plan accordingly. Head five miles away on Rte. 66 to the bucolic Hudson Chatham Winery to swill small-batch reds and whites made with a mix of grapes from Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, and Long Island. When it's time for dinner, head eight miles south to Philmont's Main Street Public House, built in 1898, where you'll rub elbows with blue-collar locals, artists, and the occasional live band. Co-owner Elizabeth Angello serves a rotating menu of craft beers and sources local ingredients to dress up humble dishes like the smoked chicken burrito ($11) and the lamb burger ($14).
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- 怪哉 said...
Head 5 miles aside on Rte. 66 towards the bucolic Hudson Chatham Winery to swill small-batch reds and whites
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Sisterhood Challenge Layout and SD4U May kit
This is the layout I created for my Sisterhood challenge. Its also created from SD4u's May kit Girl Friday. I love this kit. Here are a few more layouts using this kit.
And here is the link to buy the kits: Buy ME You will love it!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
SD4U Blog Hop!
If you happened to get here without blog hopping then I would like to invite you to the hop. Here is a link to the beginning of the blog hop!
View the SD4U Blog Hop by starting at http://scrapbookdeals4u.blogspot.com/
I have a few things to share with you. I'll start with the quote. I read this quote just the other day on someone's layout and I thought it was good.
Everything will be ok in the end . . . If its not ok, its not the end (unknown)
Now, I know this doesn't always apply, but it is something to think about.\, and maybe it will give you a little bit of hope like it did me.
With that shared, here is my spring related project.
I took my May SD4U kit (Girl Friday!!!) and 4 coasters from Chili's and created this wall hanging. All items except for the coasters are from the upcoming kit May kit at SD4U (they go on sale soon!). Items used include the kit's cardstock, Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday paper and chipboard, MM Flower Patch gems, a Maya Road velvet flower and sheer flower paper, and misc ribbon.
Click the pic if you want to see it close up!
I hope you like the project. Now you can hop on over to Beth's blog. Here is her link:
Here is the direct link to her hopping post!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Sisterhood of Scrap Sock Hop Challenge 4/21
Your challenge for today is to look at the list of top 100 songs from the 50s. Its at this website: best songs of the 50s
Create a layout with one of those songs as your title.
Include any 5 round elements reminiscent of records and roller skates.
I will be back later to post my layout!
When you complete this challenge, directly link your layout from your blog or gallery in the comments for everyone to see!!! All challenges are due by April 30th for the Sisterhood Sock Hop.
I will be holding a drawing with a prize for those that complete this challenge!
Cannot wait to see what you come up with!!!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Rock Around the Clock Online Crop
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
SD4U Blog Hop!
SD4U Blog Hop!
Have you heard of blog hopping?
Everyone who is signed up makes a post with a project, and link to the next blog. We travel from blog to blog gathering ideas and inspiration.
I think we should give it a try!
SD4U is hosting it's first ever Spring Scrappin-ings blog hop!
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 11:00 am EASTERN (POST READY) noon EASTERN (Blog Hop Begins!!!)
Since it's our first, let's keep this simple.
Your post must consist of:
1 - a Spring-related project
2 - the materials used
3 - favorite quote
Nothing wordy. Just Short and SWEET and SIMPLE. This way people will get through.
Keep your post up till 10:00 am Sunday, April 26th.
Why do it? Cause it will be fun, Fun, FUN! You don't have to have a blog to participate... there will be a prize drawing for all BLOGGERS and COMMENTERS.
Bloggers SIGN-UP HERE
If you are NOT blogging, you don't need to sign-up to play...
Monday, April 13, 2009
SD4U's Newest Contest-Let's Get Real
This is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. I love watching this show. Anyone have a favorite this year? How do you feel about Adam Lambert? or that 16 year old girl? or or or . . .
Back to the challenge. Does anyone know what last week's theme was on the show? They had to sing a song from the year of their birth. I want to take that theme and run with it this week!
Here is your challenge:
1. scrap a layout about just one person, can be 1 or multiple photos as long as the one person is the only one in the photos
2. Use a song from the person's birth year as the title of your layout (google this, you can use any part of the song, but be sure to tell us what song it is)
3. Pick a layout from the gallery that you idolize, and lift it! We have so many wonderfully talented ladies on this board and the gallery is brimming with inspiration. Find something there that inspires you and lift that layout!
That's it. Anything else goes! hehe Size is up to you.
Post your layout in the gallery. Then link it here with your lift and the song info to be eligible for this week. All entries must be here by Sunday night at 11:59 PST on April 19th.
For your inspiration, here is what I created.
My song is She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5 from 2004.
My layout:
My lift was this layout:
Love this layout by Mary!
http://www.scrapbookdeals4u.com/gallery ... =0&pos=124
Let's see what you can come up with!
I'd say that 95% of the time I start with a my supplies, the picture(s), and a sketch. Its very rare that I do any layout without a sketch. I just takes me too long to come up with a play without using something to help me get started.
Here is the sketch I used for this layout and a picture of my supplies. I used the Marrakech kit.
This is a sketch from a blog I like to read called creativescrappers.blogspot.com I get my sketches from lots of different places. PageMaps are a definite favorite, but there are others I like to use like this blog.
Next I cut my papers down to the size I needed to mimic the sizes in the sketch. I used my EK Success corner rounder to scallop a strip of paper. Just take off the plastic foot and line up the scallops from the back of the punch.
Then I ran my file along the edges of each piece of paper to add some dimension. It just takes off the top layer of color and reveals a white edge.
This can make a mess of paper dust, but I really like the added touch this gives without a lot of work. This file tip was actually something Nicole taught me not too long ago. I love this tip too! I like it better than inking if I'm going for a white edge.
Then I glued the papers down according to the sketch.
Added the photo, some embellishments and a little journalling.
Then I tried to add the title. I was trying to use a bling word. I just have a really hard time getting those lined up though. I put it down, pulled it up, and put it down again. Finally I pulled it off, threw it un the trash and got out my Thickers. I didn't have enough letters from any one pack to make my title so I used a few letters from a couple different packs.
Here is the finished layout with the title and inked edges.
I hope you like the end result. Let me know if you try the scallops or filing your edges too.
Friday, April 10, 2009
SD4U New Contest!
So come on over and play with us at http://www.scrapbookdeals4u.com/forum
Monday, April 6, 2009
Scrapping the Music-Dream On
These are really my final pieces of the April kit.
DId you know that this kit is all sold out? and there are only 3 of the Bella Blvd kits left? If you want one, you better go get it. They will all be gone soon!
Sisterhood of Scrap Sketch Saturday April 4th
Here is my layout that I completed for the sketch on that blog.
Here is a link to that blog: http://sisterhoodofscrap.blogspot.com/
I'm really get down to the last pieces of my April kit too!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
I love the SD4U kit this month!
Here is one of them:
and a close up of the letters:
I painted the Maya Road letters with a paint dauber, sprayed them with glimmer mist, and then applied glossy accents for the clear coat. I love how they look irl!
This is the other layout:
I used the 52 sketches (Julie's site) sketch from this week. Nicole used the same sketch on her Easter layout.
This is my college roommate and I back in 1997. It was really fun to scrap this old picture! (hi Ang!!!)
Here is a close up of these letters. I stickled them with 3 dots. I was inspired by Julie's layouts with the dots on her titles.
Thanks for looking!
ps-I will be posting a layout class on the Sd4u site next weekend. I'll share it here too!


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RICHMOND — Delegates discovered problems Friday with a law they passed in 1988 granting a one-year tuition break at Virginia colleges to the children and spouses of military personnel who remain official residents of other states.
No one is sure when the in-state tuition rates should take effect. Legislators, the State Council on Higher Education and the military have varying opinions.


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That should have been the end of the story, but would I be blogging about it if that was the case?
To begin with, Mom is pretty dang athletic for being 80, so there isn't a lot of excess padding where a surgeon can hide a pacemaker. So they just stuck it under her skin, making a nice little lump but otherwise not interfering much. My youngest brother Solar lives near her, so he made sure things like laundry and heavy lifting got taken care of until she was off restrictions.
That should have been the end of the story. Again. But…
Whether it was a matter of the pacemaker being too close to the surface, or one of those airborne things getting into the mix during surgery, an infection set in. One of those nasty antibiotic-resistant hospital infections. Of course, this happened right before Christmas, when we planned to come down. Solar ran out of chill and advised us to cancel our hotel and just stay home. Meanwhile, they yanked the pacemaker and put on (on, not in) a temporary, then started shotgunning the antibiotics.
Wife suggested I go down myself, day after Christmas, and Solar was good with that. He had been taking care of his business and Mom's, and was going into negative-chill over the hospital wanting to send her home despite never having done that when a patient has a temporary pacemaker. Still, Mom wanted to be in her place, and I suspect the hospital wanted to prevent a possible secondary infection. So I came down, and Solar got to have a break for a while.
Mom looked a lot better than Solar was describing—definitely not 100%, but able to dress herself, fix her own food, and so on. A home nurse came in daily to help keep up with her medications and do blood tests. So here she was: pacemaker taped to her shoulder, a pump pulling the crud out of the infected area, a PICC line in her arm—tubes and machines everywhere. Cyborg-Mom! Her primary complaint was "I only got to play tennis twice before this happened!"
I thought Solar was worrying way too much. Sure, he was comparing Mom to herself at 100%, but she was able to handle the basic tasks of life. We went to the grocery store, she made coffee, and helped me fix a meal or two. I was comparing her to my father-in-law, who only gets out of his chair when he needs to use the can or eat. He completely depends on the wife (mine) to get his meals, arrange his meds, and bathe him. Compared to that, Mom seemed hardly affected… besides being unable to play tennis, of course. I even got to take a couple walks on the beach, where I saw six people using a four-person inflatable float and a melting snowman (sandman). Had to look up the float; I might get one for our week at the timeshare.
|Put me in summer and I'll be a… HAPPY SNOWMAN!
So back to Mom. Once they identified the infection (a cousin of tuberculosis), they knocked off the shotgun antibiotics and gave her one or two that had the most effect against the bad buggly. (Good thing, all those drugs were starting to bang on her kidneys a little too hard.) So the infection started clearing up, and they took the pump off. Mom really bounced back after that; she always had to remember to pick up the bag with the pump and make sure the lines weren't going to snag on something. I kind of missed it; it made a soft fart sound every ten minutes or so, which thoroughly delighted my inner 12-year-old. ("Yeah, Mom, blame it on the pump!")
So I went home on New Years Eve, and she went into the hospital on the 3rd to get the new pacemaker put in. This time, they put it into a muscle so there wouldn't be a repeat problem.
That should have been the end of the story. But… are we starting to see a pattern here?
She came home on the 4th, and the very next day she was right back in for a mild heart attack. They ran a catheter in, and found no blockage, so they concluded it was stress-related. (Stress? Now why would she be stressed?)
She got to come home a few days later, and everything is finally more or less on an even keel. We rescheduled our vacation for spring break, I got reservations at the cottages we often stay at, and she should be back to playing tennis by the time we come down in early April.
Not even 2016 could do for Mom. Nobody messes with Mom.


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Random Observations of a Suburban Writer-Mom with an Unhealthy Attachment to Carbs, Neighborhood Relationship Intrigues & '80s Music
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Happy Halloween!
Jane and I hope you're having a great day filled with fun and lots of tasty treats ;).
And here's hoping that November will be a wonderful month for each of you.
Now...back to those Milky Ways, Reese's of all varieties, Snickers bars, Almond Joys...and my character Donovan's favorites -- Kit Kats!
5 comments:
- Vesper said...
I just LOVE this picture, Marilyn! Great choice! :-)
Yes, we too have a lot of candy left - because of the very rainy evening we had fewer visitors than usual... (That's not a good thing! LOL)
A happy November to you too!
- November 2, 2013 at 10:32 PM
- Edie Ramer said...
Love the picture of Jane holding the pumpkin! I managed not to eat too many Halloween leftovers.
I hope you have a wonderful November, too!
- November 3, 2013 at 7:26 PM
- Marilyn Brant said...
Vesper, I really loved that Jane picture, too, when I saw it ;). And we have lots of leftover candy as well...although we seem to be making a pretty decent dent in it, LOL!
Edie, you've done better than I have...I've all but attacked those remaining Tootsie Rolls... :-)
- November 5, 2013 at 7:50 AM
- Robin Bielman said...
Happy November Marilyn! I'm currently reading The Road To You and OMG! It's fantastic! I'm so sucked in and loving every word.
- November 5, 2013 at 2:05 PM
- Marilyn Brant said...
Oh, Robin!!
Thank you for reading the book ;).
I'm so glad you like it so far! Makes my day!!
- November 5, 2013 at 9:12 PM


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There are also weeds.
I have made a very, very, very small, little bitty dent in all of the weeds.
But I am grateful for this weather.
It's warm - it's beautiful - it's warm.
..... and the days are longer .....
I know we didn't have a winter - and there should be a winter - sandwiched in between Fall and Spring -
but, well, we might as well enjoy it.
No pictures regarding this post on the springing of Spring -
but -
how about this little buttercup?
Yay! for babies learning to crawl. Again, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. Abigail is working on 9 months and she is crawling. She's eating solidish food.... and..... she's really easy. Well, from the grandmother perspective. I'm not the mom.....


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Kinga Glyk - bass
Patryk Glyk - drums
Joachim Mencel - piano
Mirek Stepien - accordion
By Adam Baruch
This is a debut recording by the Glyk P.I.K Trio, a family trio comprising of father vibraphonist / composer / arranger Irek Glyk and his two children: daughter Kinga Glyk who plays bass and son Patryk Glyk who plays drums. Pianist Joachim Mencel and accordionist Mirek Stepien guest on selected tracks. The album includes nine tracks, eight of which are original compositions by Irek and one is a standard.
Usually such family affairs are more a social event than a serious music making endeavor, but quite surprisingly this album has some merit. Both the compositions, which are quite solid and although pretty mainstreamish provide an adequate basis for improvisation, and the performances, which are quite professional make this a nice listening experience. Of course the more experienced head of the family carries most of the responsibilities here, but the young generation supports him with obvious talent. Personally Mencel's contributions are the highlight of this album.
Overall this is a standard mainstream effort with original music, which does not innovate but holds water and has its value as a generation gap bonding element. Considering the fact that the vibraphone and marimba are such neglected instruments, this is an opportunity to hear their beautiful sound. Don't expect any surprises and take it easy…


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Drillthrough report in SSRS
A Drillthrough is a kind of report that a user opens by clicking a link within another report. Drillthrough reports commonly contain details about an item that is contained in an original summary report. The data in the drillthrough report is not retrieved until the user clicks the link in the main report.
Here I am showing you how to create Drillthrough Report.
For this I am creating two Report i.e. Parent and Child Report.
Here is an example from AdventureWorks Database for Parent Report.
SQL Scripts
SELECT CustomerID, ContactID, Demographics, ModifiedDate
FROM Sales.Individual
Now insert a table and Format the column
And Now create a Child Report
Here I am also using AdventureWorks Database for Child Report.
SQL Scripts
SELECT CustomerID, ContactID, Demographics, ModifiedDate
FROM Sales.Individual
WHERE (CustomerID = @CustID)
Here I am creating a Parameter Custid.
Here both report created and now its time to map the parent report to child report. For this
We go to the parent report [CustomerID] column.
Right click on [CustomerID] column and choose Text Box Properties
Go to Action tab and map these:
Then Click on OK.
And now run the report. Below the preview of Drillthrough report.


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Lots of wild stuff happened since I last left you on Dec. 23. One of the things I still can't seem to get over is the 7-9 Seahawks making the playoffs and hosting a playoff game. Via BoDog.com, Seattle sits at an 11-point home underdog against New Orleans and I'd bet that number increases as we get closer to Saturday. Obviously, the Seahawks should feel no shame in getting to the postseason despite being a bad team, and that was evident in Pete Carroll's over-the-top postgame speech after his team beat the Rams in a snoozefest. What the hell will he do if his team shocks the world and beat New Orleans? Anyway, I don't want to come off as overly anti-Seattle here, so I will give them props for one thing: Actress Amber Lancaster, who stars in MTV's The Hard Times of RJ Berger, is a former Seahawks cheerleader.


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My boyfriend has a friend who has worn the same cap for 30 years. It is a vile thing that needs to be put to rest. Everyone on the planet who knows and loves him has tried to replace that cap to no avail. My goal this Christmas was to create an exact replica … Continue reading
A Good Pair of Panties Make my Day! Jocole 13005
The most basic wardrobe item is probably underwear. For some reason, I rarely find a pair of underwear that fit me properly. Either they fit perfectly around the legs and too tight in the waist, fit perfectly in the legs but too loose in the waist. Sometimes the fabric is not stretchy enough, or … Continue reading
Belly Dancing Bonanza!!!! The Citron Twist Shrug…. with a twist ;)
Well, here is an exciting way to use this pattern. Instead of a shrug, it has become my belly dancing top. I'm so excited! My belly dancing teacher loves it, I love it. It's totally comfy! Oh…. I found this shrug from someone who posted their make-over outfit on a facebook sewing group. You can … Continue reading
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I REALLY love the retro look…. especially rockabilly. I contemplated this pattern for a long time, and finally had the nerve to try it! I was visiting London, Ontario for a week of work related training about 2 years ago and there was a humongous Fabricland that I happened upon one evening. I found some … Continue reading
Shorts! Simplicity 2258
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Wrap Around Dresses are the Ultimate in Daring! McCalls 6024 (September 2014)
I made this dress and did not realize that it has no buttons, zippers or fasteners of any kind. The only thing that holds this dress together is a belt tied on either side of a open housecoat type style garment. WOW. So, I dared to wear it out for a movie in September … Continue reading
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Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK: The Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) has confirmed the line up of participating yachts racing in the second Westward Cup regatta, taking place between the 11th and the 16th June 2012. The competing yachts are Altair, Eleonora, Mariette and Mariquita. Also invited, but as yet unconfirmed, are Lulworth and Moonbeam IV.
The Westward Cup is being run by an association of three of the most prestigious yacht clubs in the world, the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS), the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and the New York Yacht Club (NYYC). Boat International Media has again also confirmed its support of the regatta.
The organisers have set out to replicate a style, class and regatta atmosphere matching the period when Westward and the Big Class yachts all raced in Cowes, the birthplace of such elegant racing during the 1920s and 30s. The racing area will predominately be in the Solent and courses will be, where possible, set to mirror those used by Big Class yachts in those glory days.
Safety is of course, paramount and these prestigious vessels will enjoy four days of racing, adhering to the "La Belle Classe by the YCM" racing guidelines, created in close consultation with traditional yacht captains and owners and applied in all the major classic yacht gatherings to ensure safe and gentlemanly racing.
A "Round the Isle of Wight" race may be included, if weather permits.
Organising yacht clubs support an initiative to extend the reach of classic yacht racing to younger sailors
In a unique move to encourage interest and experience in classic yacht racing on Big Class yachts, up to 30 young sailors aged between 18 and 23 are being hand-picked by the RYS, NYYC and the YCM, the three yacht clubs organising the Westward Cup.
Each Club will underwrite the travel and subsistence costs of their trainees and the RYS will also ensure that the young sailors' accommodation requirements are met whilst they are in Cowes taking part in the Westward Cup.
To qualify for selection the youngsters will need to meet the criteria as follows:
• Age range is 18 – 23.
• Membership of one of the three organising yacht clubs, or a very strong "relationship" with members of the yacht club.
• Sailing experience either via involvement with the yacht clubs' sailing programmes, or good regatta experience.
• Willingness to work in a large team and work hard when required.
It is hoped by the Clubs that, in time, a pool of young sailors with a passion for and experience of racing Big Class yachts will be formed.
Any young sailors fitting these criteria and who would like to be considered for a place at this year's Westward Cup should, in the first instance, apply to their respective Club for more information.
This exquisite fleet of Big Class yachts will, for most of the races, be sailing within the confines of the Solent and anyone wishing to see them will be able to watch the starts and finishes from Cowes during the Westward Cup regatta. The key vantage points will be along the Cowes Parade below the RYS battlements and along Prince's Green to the West.
It is incredible that these huge yachts who carry a racing crew of up to 40 can take up to half an hour to put up and another half an hour to take down their sails.
Owing to the amount of room these boats need to manoeuvre, there will be strict on-water guidelines in place for all spectator and pleasure craft and there will be safety boats patrolling during the racing.
Provisional schedule
The provisional schedule comprises four days of racing and one lay day. The yachts will be racing for a different Trophy each day after which owners, captains and their guests will be able to enjoy an evening ashore in Cowes.
• Tuesday 12th June: Race 1 for the Yacht Club de Monaco Trophy.
• Wednesday 13th June: Race 2 for the Boat International Media Trophy.
• Friday 15th June: Race 3 for the New York Yacht Club Trophy.
• Saturday 16th June: Race 4 for the Royal Yacht Squadron Trophy with the Prizegiving ceremony taking place at the RYS Pavilion.
Prizes each day
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded and presented on each respective Race day. The final overall winner will be presented with the Westward Cup, which is a perpetual trophy, and with a replica keepsake trophy at the final Prizegiving.
An English Silversmith, Richard Parsons, was asked to design and craft the Westward Cup for the inaugural event in March 2010. This perpetual trophy was commissioned by the owner of Eleonora, in celebration of the centenary of Westward's launch in March 1910. The Cup is similar in design to the Cup that Westward won when she was racing in the Solent in the early part of the last century and it will be presented to the overall winner of the 2012 Westward Cup Regatta on 16th June.
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|The pictures of Carrie Taylor- are borrowed from here
My favorite section on fashion magazines and similar, are the " Get her look" or " Steal her look" sections. I think is a very easy and inspirational way to get us inspired. This type of posts are super helpful, specially for those days when you dont have a clue what to wear... U know sometimes when I dont have a magazine near me I go on google and just type in for example: Blue blazer + fashion trend or fashion week and I get so many inspiration... For this outfit I actually typed in mint sweater fashion week and I came across this look by Carrie Taylor, I felt in love with it and since I knew I had the brown leather skirt I knew I needed to try it... I was considering wearing brown pants to avoid being to matchy matchy but I changed my mind and I completely snatched her look, literately... Many of my favorite bloggers do this type of post and I adore them so decided to try it myself as well =)
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Tom with Paris at her first puppy meeting.
Playing with big boy Bracken.
Millie and Paris hanging out.
Millie, Paris, and Sterling! My three pups,
Wait, what is that over there? It is hard to get a new baby to stay for a picture.
Yes, we made her get off, but I could not resist. We were just getting back from an outing, and she got so excited to see Marley she jumped right on top of him!


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Thursday, December 24, 2015
Book Ends
She is experiencing her entry to womanhood in ways I cannot fully understand or appreciate.Her world is too different from mine at her age for any useful lessons to be passed along. What used to be a generation gap is magnified to a chasm by the pace of change between the 80s and now. I need to wait until she shares something to connect dots the best I can. This has been the hardest years of motherhood so far and J is a ways away from being an adult.
On the hardest days I tried to imagine the alternate endings to my story so far and also the road ahead may hold. What if I could simulate the conditions along the way to see where I may end up - much like testing out a driving simulator for potential life scenarios. I ended up watching The Secret after a particularly long day when the questionable claims made in the movie felt good - this is what I wanted to believe was possible. That I could imagine my happy state and just have the universe deliver me there.
As result of all that the past year has been and some ideas from that movie, I did write up my life's wish list. It was an incredibly difficult thing to do. For each item on that list I had to pause - wishes turned out to be escape hatches, placeholders for decisions I did not want to make and a myriad of other conflicting things. So it was worth the effort to put that list together. I look at it often and am forced to align my efforts to my stated goals in life or accept that i still don't know what they are.
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Your blog is an invaluable source of inspiration and comfort to me. It seems that we live in a parallel universe- your experiences and more importantly your response and insights makes me smile and nod in agreement(most times).
I do not remember commenting , instead choosing to just read your blog. After I read your thoughts on J's teenage, I recalled the pain and angst I experienced with my son's teenage years. I was sure he will never get over whatever he was going through, and he refused to interact with me. He became a stranger to me. I felt helpless most times.You know the cliche -- " this too shall pass". I think there is some truth to it. He is a freshman in college now , and things have changed. He is a strong and caring young man, and he laughs much more. I have learned that I just had to wait for time to take its course. It was hard but I think at times that is all we can do. Best


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Living in Florida, I know a little something about gators. They are natural hunters in search of prey. That's all they do. When silly humans do stupid things, like throw morsels of food at them, being kind and all, they don't realize they are sealing the reptile's fate. No longer will that alligator live in fear of people. They will move in on civilization and seek out food. Cats, dogs and children become easy targets. Professional trappers are called to take care of the problem. They will be destroyed in most cases because once they lose fear, your home is their home. Gators and humans have certain things in common, uncannily. Both are hunters/gatherers. Both are predators. Humans are intellectually superior, though, and we can rationalize. Unfortunately, the desire to pounce sometimes outweighs the fear of being caught and those types become more like the animal that must be trapped and dealt with. Human error. Unfortunately, for some gators, that's human error, too.
I read an article online that took aim at NBC and the author called it, "the predator network" for airing its series, "To Catch A Predator". Personally, the article offended me. I am familiar with that writer, and by his own admission, he has no children, and cannot speak for the millions of parents out there, yet, he became the supreme authority on the subject. NBC is taking advantage of sick minds and profiting from the venture, he said. I asked if his intent was not to make money off the sales of his books? Is NBC not a business out to make money? So what if they take these people off the streets of America while making a buck? At the same time, aren't they enlightening parents and others the world over about the evils lurking out there? He started his post by stating it's "where pedophiles are entrapped in online chat rooms and in-person…" to justify his defense of sick minds and went on to explain why they should not be incarcerated. They should be treated medically. He closed his comments with a question about why parents don't know what their children are doing on the Internet. No mother and father can police their children 24 hours a day. Parents can't stand there watching intently over their shoulders as children research school projects and chat with legitimate friends. They have other obligations, like fixing meals and doing laundry. Things only parents know about. If he had a 13 year old child and the same scenario arose, would he be singing the same tune?Let's start off by describing what the term entrapment means. According to Wikipedia:
In jurisprudence, entrapment is a legal defense by which a defendant may argue that he or she should not be held criminally liable for actions which broke the law, because he/she was induced (or entrapped) by the police to commit those acts.
Note the words, "legal defense." This means charges have been filed. Let's allow the court system to sort this out according to community standards. What plays in Peoria might not carry a tune in New York City and that's why one person should not make the call here. What about undercover sting operations? They can be highly successful. Imagine, provocatively dressed working girls standing on street corners waiting for johns may just be employed by the police department. Is it wrong to stop a potential crime before it occurs? Is "to catch a [potential] rapist/murderer" in such a manner entrapment? Clearly, what plays in Peoria does carry a tune in New York and soliciting a prostitute, whether real or planted, is against the law.
Recently, an attempted robbery took place in Statesville, NC, and the whole thing was captured on video tape. After the alleged robber forced the employee into the office to open the safe, he pulled the trigger at the worker's head. MISFIRE! The employee took his only chance at that most opportune time to defend himself. After a struggle, the robber relented and fled. Because the gun misfired, the robber can't be charged with murder if he's ever caught. Could he be charged with attempted murder instead, along with other crimes? You bet. The attempted murder charge applies because the intent was there. The quasi-inducement was knowing there's a safe inside that business. "Well, Your Honor, my client wouldn't have robbed the place if there was no safe, no money."
In the case of child predators, I've heard, "Besides, the person they're going after is no child at all. He/she's an adult pretending to be underage. How did they hurt a child when none even existed and no real physical contact occurred? That's entrapment!" If a person hires a hit man to kill someone and the assassin is really an undercover law enforcement agent, can the perpetrator be charged with a crime? How can entrapment be part of the defense when the person solicited the cop, not the other way around? The "hit man" was no more of an assassin than the young boy or girl were underage and it's the same with child predators. They purposely seek out chat rooms and personal blogs in search of children. They do the initial soliciting. Many times, they describe what they'd like to do with those underage bodies and attach explicit photos of themselves. Should that be legal, too, protected by free speech?
Because of that author's rejection of incarceration and belief that sexual predators and offenders should be sent to mental health institutions for rehabilitation, shouldn't those options be left in the hands of the court system instead? Let the law work, not one man's opinion. Who writes the laws? If you don't like them, vote. Any candidate who wants to give predators a break would never get elected.
Are prisons only meant for those who actually commit horrible crimes against children and get caught? Or should there be no prisons at all, no matter what the crime? Everyone guilty of a crime should be sent to mental health institutions? What about that author? If we were standing face to face, I'd be tempted to wring his neck and I am a very nonviolent man. I don't need to say I can't stand the thought of an adult touching a child. Lock them up and throw away the key as far as I'm concerned. What would he choose to do to me in that fictional scenario? Jail, along with NBC's broadcasting license? Yes, he'd be the first to call the police, but I know what he says about them, too, and it's not pretty. It's also selective. He gets to play God, but he doesn't believe in him, either. Very confusing, isn't it?
In any event, I can hear myself telling the judge, "Your Honor, I did perform a violent act against an adult with the common sense of a 5 year old. He induced me! It was entrapment!"


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When the NEW DEAL went on hiatus a bunch of years back the whole jam band and electronic scene was dealt a low blow. But we all knew that they'd be back, we just didn't know when. This, their first release since the end of that hiatus, reminds us exactly why we love them. They are the live version of Daft Punk. Well, they play their own instruments and they don't use overdubs or samples, so they are quite different than Daft Punk, they just make us move in the same way. Two of their best compositions are featured on this live release (Deep Sun and Gone, Gone, Gone) and are performed beautifully. You can really get a sense of the high energy vibe at the show from the crowd cheers and the band interaction as the boys intermingle free form jams with their original musical. This is the next best thing to actually being there, and it sure does get you pretty close.
CD REVIEW: the NEW DEAL "live: TORONTO 7.16.2009"
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Move With Grace Dance Studio is hosting a Free day of dance for children between the ages of 2.5 and 12. Your child will have the opportunity to try Ballet, Jazz, Acrobatics and Hip hop. Click the green "Register" button on this page and choose the classes you want to sign your child up for. You can choose more than one (and yes, it's still free).
What should I bring to the event & what should my child wear?
Dress your child in comfortable clothing they can easily move in. Ballet, Jazz, and Acrobatics can be done in bare feet. If your child is signing up for hip hop, be sure to pack a pair of indoor runners. You're welcomed to bring water and a snack will be provided.
Can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Of Course! Robyn is availible by email at email@example.com or simply send a text to: (519) 716-3262. If you have questions, go ahead and reserve your child's classes while you're on this page, then contact Robyn after you've confirmed your reservation.
What happens after I register?
After you sign up and reserve your child's classes, you'll receive an email confirmation with your tickets to the event.


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Peter Ridsdale banned from being company director
Football club chairman Peter Ridsdale has been disqualified from acting as a company director for seven and a half years, the Insolvency Service has said.
His sports consultancy collapsed in 2009 owing £442,353 in tax.
An inquiry found that the 60-year-old channelled payments from football clubs into his personal bank account instead of a company account.
Mr Ridsdale, now chairman of Preston North End, said his lawyers were studying advice he was given.
The ban follows an Insolvency Service investigation. The finding does not relate to his footballing duties as chairman of various clubs.
Mr Ridsdale said the disqualification, for which he has given an undertaking, was "a result of ongoing issues with a personal matter which occurred in 2009".
Future in football
The ban prevents Mr Ridsdale from acting as a director, but also from taking part - directly or indirectly - in the promotion, formation or management of a company.
A spokesman for the Insolvency Service said: "It is up to Mr Ridsdale or the club to decide what his work is and whether or not he is involved in the management or control of the club. We do not know what his terms and conditions are."
In a statement, Mr Ridsdale said: "I am currently undertaking a role of Chairman of Football at Preston North End but am not a director nor at any time have I sought to be one.
"The issues that have brought about this voluntary undertaking are currently in the hands of my lawyers who are dealing with all outstanding issues including the professional advice that was given to both myself and my personal company at the time."
A spokesman for Preston North End said: "We are aware of it [the finding] but cannot say anything at the moment."
Mr Ridsdale has previously been chairman of Leeds United, Barnsley and Cardiff City football clubs.
Under Mr Ridsdale's chairmanship Leeds United built up an attacking team which reached the semi-final of the Champions League in 2001.
Tax bill
Mr Ridsdale, of Carnforth in Lancashire, will now be banned from acting as a company director from 19 October to 18 April 2020.
The ban relates to his actions as director of WH Sports Group Limited (WHSG), which provided sports and leisure consultancy services to football clubs from 2003.
The company went into liquidation in April 2009, owing £478,698 - the vast majority of which was owed in tax to HM Revenue and Customs.
Mr Ridsdale did not dispute findings that:
- Payments totalling £347,000, for services provided by the business to a football club where he was chairman, were paid into his personal bank account between May 2007 and March 2009 instead of to the company's account
- He did not disclose the relevant transactions to the liquidator of the company who was subsequently told of them by the football club
- He failed to ensure tax payments were made by the company. Unpaid tax at the time of liquidation included £166,421 in corporation tax, £102,279 in income tax and national insurance, and £173,653 in VAT
- He failed to make sure the business filed accounts on three successive occasions
"As someone who has had many directorships, Mr Ridsdale ought to be aware of the responsibilities that come with such a position," said Claire Entwistle, director of company investigations north at the Insolvency Service.
Mr Ridsdale's wife - Sophie Victoria Ridsdale - who was co-director of the company, has also been disqualified. The 45-year-old will be banned from taking any directorships from 19 October to April 2016.
"These disqualifications should serve as a reminder that the Insolvency Service will investigate unacceptable conduct and deal robustly with directors who harm creditors by using unacceptable financial practice," Claire Entwistle added.


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Yay, my first post! I guess I should introduce myself, my name is Mary and I'm a student at Syracuse University with a fashion addiction who's cheap as fuck. I've always wanted to have a blog to show off my affordable outfits but I have had a hard time taking pictures in the past. Cue my new lens that I got as a birthday present, the Canon 17-135mm, which has a great wide angle shot. So, here's what I wore yesterday to go to a family friend's party on the lake. My dad told me I was overdressed but that's pretty standard for me so I didn't really give a fuck. I just thrifted this denim shirt a week ago for $2 and it's not the kind of thing I'd usually like but for some reason I love it.
Hair bow: made by my mom, $0
Floral dress: F21, $22
Denim Shirt: Salvation Army, $2
Oxfords: Crown Vintage Royal at DSW, gift from my mom, $40
Total outfit price: $64


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- 4 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles
- 2 TBSP all purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 TBSP olive oil, divided
- 1 TBSP minced garlic, jarred is perfectly fine
- 1/2 tsp dried Tarragon (you can substitute Basil or Parsley, though I think the Tarragon is so interesting and scrumptious)
- 1 package, 8 ounces, pre-sliced white mushrooms
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup (1 oz) shaved fresh Parmesan cheese
Combine 1 TBSP flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper, stirring well with a whisk. Sprinkle over chicken, toss to coat.
Heat 1 TBSP oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan and saute 4 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken from pan. Add remaining 1 TBSP oil to pan. Add mushrooms and Tarragon. Saute for 2 minutes, then add garlic and saute an additional minute or so until liquid evaporates and mushrooms darken. Be sure not to burn the garlic (bleck)!
Add wine to pan; cook 1 minute, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in remaining 1 TBSP of flour, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, and chicken broth. Cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
Return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer 2 minutes. Uncover; cook 1 minute, or until chicken is cooked thoroughly. Stir in noodles, cook for 1 minute or until noodles are thoroughly reheated. Top with cheese.
Yield: 4 servings
As an added bonus, drum roll please....only 350 calories per serving!
Oh yeah....SUPERSTAR!
This recipe has been linked at:
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32 things to do while 32…
While we were on our trip to Italy, I turned 32... so here is my 32 things to do while 32, many are repeats from previous years... :)
2. Read 12 books, 1 book per month
3. Redo bathroom (main bath)
4. Make pillowcases for boys
5. Paint kitchen
6. Clean out craft closet
7. Start trying for baby #3
9. Start project 365- 1 picture a day (project life, take the class)
11. Wall of M's
12. Go on a date night to dinner and a movie with Andy
13. Sew camper curtains
14. Garage Sale (September!)
15. Paint basement
16. Decorate boys' toy room downstairs
17. Gallery wall of pictures
18. Make Maxwell's book sling
19. Hang up artwork in Maxwell's room
20. Make storage boxes for our room
22. Back to 135 pounds
23. Birthday/anniversary cards for everyone! Make a list and start in June!
24. Slideshows for Jackson and Maxwell (2011 & 2012)
25. Sew slipper shoes for Jackson/Maxwell/Baby Niece
27. Take boys to a state they have never been to… St. Louis or Minneapolis?on a real vacation where we do vacationy stuff, not weddings. :)
29. Save Money for a few household projects- no more random stuff!
31. Get a new vehicle for me
32. Run a 5K- not walk, run


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Defending National Champion UW Cowgirls Open Fall Rodeo Season
University of Wyoming rodeo Coach George Howard is not too concerned about any of the region teams this fall. It is his former Cowgirl, Nikki Steffes, who has him worried.
She's back again to compete in the arena, but not as a UW team member. That means that the greatest scorer in the Cowgirls' history will be a factor in determining how the UW women will do this season. They won the College National Finals Rodeo championship last June -- their second national title in three years. Steffes won the national all-around title during the Cowgirls' two championship runs.
Even though Steffes, who is still enrolled at UW this fall, has used up all her eligibility as a four-year member of the UW women's team, the Vale, S.D., student is returning this year as an "independent" competitor and will participate in all 10 Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) this fall and spring. As the regional student director she can compete in all rodeos. If she has another great season as in the past, she will be eligible to compete at the CNFR next June in Casper.
This means Steffes could potentially take away points from other UW cowgirls. Steffes won the CRMR all-around title all four year of eligibility, plus she was the top goat tyer and barrel racer three times as well. Steffes also was the national goat tying runner-up the past two seasons.
And to give regional teams added hope that they can unseat the three-time defending CRMR champion Cowgirls from their perch, UW's power trio of Steffes, TaNaye Carroll and Sarah Mulholland is no longer a part of the Cowgirl team.
"I've been in this position before," Howard says. "I'm pretty sure everyone will be after us this season. I'm not too worried about any of the teams. I'm more worried about Nikki. But, I feel we'll have a pretty strong team again."
The hope comes in South Plains College (Levelland, Texas) transfer Dana Weiser, a computer science junior from Wheatland. Last season, Weiser was the national all-around runner-up to Steffes and placed third in goat tying behind Mulholland and yes, Steffes, again.
The CRMR season begins this weekend at Chadron State College, with the first of five fall rodeos. The season begins two weeks earlier than normal because of weather concerns late in the season.
Weiser will be joined in the four-woman starting line up by last season's CNFR qualifier Kacy Hatten, an agricultural communications senior, also from Wheatland. Weiser will compete in all three women's events while Hatten is a breakaway roper. Lander's Heather Bregar, a kinesiology sophomore, spent about half the season last year as a starting member of the UW women's team. She also competes in all three women's events.
Howard says he is deciding among three talented freshmen for the fourth and final spot on the roster.
The UW men are coming off a second place CRMR finish and a tough showing at the CNFR where they finished in 40th place. However, this year's version has a veteran presence.
Back is Merritt Smith, an animal science junior from Gillette, who reached the top 10 in the CNFR's saddle bronc riding competition. He was the only UW Cowboy to reach the year-end rodeo's short go round.
Two other CNFR qualifiers also are on this week's six-man UW team. Bareback rider Bucky Dickson, kinesiology junior, Post Townsend, Wash., and Gillette College transfer Beau Miller, who competes in all men's timed events. Part-time starter from a year ago, Seth Bolerjack, a geology junior from Gillette, will compete in steer wrestling.
Howard says he will decide among three other Cowboys to fill the remaining two roster spots for the opening weekend.
"We've got a good balance of men in the roughstock and timed events, and with a little luck, we'll see how everything works for them," Howard says.
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The Greek striker had a mostly dreadful game but his goal made the difference at Parkhead as both teams served up a poor match.
Regardless of the spectacle, the win allowed Celtic to move two points clear at the summit, however Rangers – in Scottish Cup semi-final action on Sunday – now have three games in hand.
Scott Severin almost provided a dream start when he tried his luck from 25 yards with a shot which struck the inside of Artur Boruc's right-hand post and trickled along the goal-line before hitting the other upright.
Bobo Balde scooped over the bar from close range, but Celtic took the lead on 56.
Samaras threw himself in front of Barry Robson's free-kick and nodded home from eight yards.