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Data regarding the 2018 CPA exam (the most recent year available) has been released, and Clarion University graduates performed brilliantly compared with students from other Pennsylvania universities.
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Rick Capozzi '85 was an hour into his vacation when he got a call from his boss at Penn State University. A gunman had killed 32 people on the campus of Virginia Tech. "What happened at Virginia Tech, I don't ever want to happen at Penn State," his boss told him. "Put something together." With a full schedule of projects and no military or law enforcement background, Capozzi wasn't sure if he was the right person for the job. "I was concerned with not being a subject matter expert," Capozzi said. His boss said that didn't matter, as they had expertise through University Police, who was the partner in the project.
Clarion University is eighth among the 20 Most Affordable Schools in Pennsylvania for a Bachelor's Degree.
Clarion University will present several shows in December in Peirce Planetarium, Grunenwald Center for Science and Technology. The shows are free and open to the public.
Last spring, Clarion University Faculty Senate passed a resolution to focus attention on the high cost of course materials and encouraged faculty to adopt open educational resources, which are no-cost or low-cost materials. A task force has been working this fall to further the use of OERs. "The impetus was a realization by a number of faculty that, while (textbook) costs are continuing to rise, there are a number of low- or no-cost alternatives of increasing quality," said Jim Lyle, assistant professor of communication and co-chair of the Open Educational Resources Taskforce. "National data shows that students pay an average of $700 per semester for textbooks, and that number often exceeds $1,000."
Clarion University and Northwest Pennsylvania Rural AIDS Alliance will mark World AIDS Day by displaying a panel of the AIDS Memorial Quilt from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Gemmell rotunda.
College Consensus ranks Clarion University's online Master of Science in Accounting among the best in the nation.
Dr. Mary Lou Zemaitis, assistant professor of nursing at Clarion University's Pittsburgh site, was recognized for excellence in the Nurse Educator Category of University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing's Cameos of Caring Awards.
Former Clarion University Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Steven Harris, and his research partner, Dr. Brian Armitage, have named a new species of insect for Alex Trebek of Jeopardy! fame.
If you were anywhere between Clarion and Slippery Rock the morning of Nov. 2 you probably saw them. Three Blackhawk helicopters, holding Clarion ROTC cadets, flew close to the ground making their presence known.
Clarion University's Associate of Nursing program is third-ranked program in Pennsylvania according to NursingProcess.org.
Clarion University sent representatives to the English Association of Pennsylvania State Universities Fall Conference including a student poetry winner.
Clarion University Minority Student Services will host "The Iroquois Creation Story" by Skywoman Iroquois Dance Theater at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in Gemmell MPR. The event is free and open to the public.
Clarion University Student Senate invites the community to the Annual Equity Dinner and Awards Ceremony from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 6 in the multi-purpose room of Gemmell Student Center.
Clarion University's online Master of Science in Library Science continues to hold its own in national rankings. Online Schools Report ranks Clarion University's online M.S.L.S. program as second in the nation.
Clarion University, in conjunction with Northwest Alliance and the university's Rehabilitation Science and Human Services Club, will host speaker George Fleming from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 in Hart Chapel. Fleming will share the inspirational story of his journey from hopelessness and addiction to become a resilient community leader.
Seth McClaine a 2000 Clarion Area High School graduate and Clarion University alumnus is a member of the Pittsburgh based Flashpoint Run, which recently released their debut album "Worlds on Fire."
Clarion University Translational Medicine Research Club will host Dr. Curtis Henry at 2 p.m. Nov. 8 in Grunenwald Center for Science and Technology, room 122. He will present his research, "You Are What You Eat: The Impact of Obesity on Immunity and B-ALL Pathogenesis."
Clarion University Eagle Ambassadors invites the community to take part in The Nearly Naked Mile at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3 at Memorial Stadium. The event is a clothing drive, with a twist. Participants run or walk a mile in minimal clothing on a cold November day to foster understanding of those who cannot afford proper cold weather attire.
Dr. Alison Dagnes will discuss her book, "Super Mad at Everything All the Time," at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in Hart Chapel.
Board of Governors support significant System Redesign measures
Clarion University has one of the most affordable online MBA programs in the nation.
Clarion University student Katherine Wurth won the poetry section of the English Association of the Pennsylvania State Universities Undergraduate Writing Contest.
Ken Burkett, executive director of Jefferson County Historical Society and field associate for Carnegie Museum, will present "On the Rocks at Parkers Landing: Native American Petroglyphs in the Allegheny Drainage" at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in room 105 Founders Hall, Clarion University.
The Clarion University Physics Department will present Stars Over Clarion and Lasermania this fall at the Donald D. Peirce Planetarium, located in Grunenwald Center for Science and Technology.
Clarion University Theatre will present "Buried Child" Oct. 9-13 in Marwick-Boyd Little Theatre. The American Gothic masterwork tells the story of a rural family and their prodigal son, Vince, who has finally returned home after a six-year absence, with girlfriend Shelly in tow. He arrives to find that no one in his family – not his father Tilden, his grandparents Dodge and Halie, or his Uncle Bradley – recognizes him.
Dr. Daniel Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, will visit Clarion University Oct. 8.
What does Clarion University have in common with Harvard, Baylor and Florida State universities? It's one of the 20 higher education institutions in the United States to have a National Fitness Court on campus. The court officially opened today with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
As part of Autumn Leaf Festival, Clarion University will host Cultural Night, a series of live performances, at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 in front of Clarion County Courthouse.
Clarion University will present its second Safe Schools Summit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 in multi-purpose room of Gemmell Student Center, Clarion campus. Natalie Hammond, who was lead teacher and suffered multiple wounds during the December 2012 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary, will deliver the morning keynote address.
Clarion University is ranked No. 15 of the 50 best schools in the nation that provide online degree programs.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania ranks 13th among the best early childhood education schools in the country.
Clarion University will host "Celebrating 400 Years of Resilience" Oct. 4. The day-long event, intended to promote a discourse on the 400-year history of African-Americans in this country, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m in Hart Chapel. An after party follows from 8 to 11 p.m. in Gemmell Food Court. The entire event is free and open to the public.
Clarion University Department of Visual and Performing Arts presents a new exhibition by artist Steven Labadessa, titled "Condemnation of Memory." The exhibit will run through Dec. 6 in the University Art Gallery, Carlson Library.
Through its Reed Lecture Series and Faculty Research Seminar Series, Clarion University College of Business Administration and Information Sciences will host guest speaker Dr. Elaine Farndale at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in 102 Still Hall, Clarion campus.
Author and environmentalist Bill McKibben will discuss his most recent book, "Falter," at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in the auditorium of Marwick-Boyd Fine Arts Center, Clarion University. The program is free and open to the public.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2020 Best Colleges rankings, and Clarion University of Pennsylvania was one of 43 colleges and universities to earn a "Top Public Regional Universities North" ranking. The North region encompasses the northeastern United States.
Sometimes a fun hobby becomes a passionate business venture. That is the case with CU alum Mark Liberto ('12, '14G) and his two business partners, Chris Baracani and Nick Jones, who together have created DevHour Games.
This fall, Dr. William Naugle, Clarion University's English as a second language coordinator, will be experiencing the culture of Jordan as a Fulbright Scholar.
The Real Group, an internationally recognized a cappella group from Sweden, is hosting a concert and a master class at the invitation of the Clarion University Chamber Singers. The master class will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 16 in the auditorium of Marwick-Boyd Fine Arts Center, followed by the concert at 7 p.m.
As part of the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Clarion University, Andres Lara, better known as "The Cuban Guy," will present "How to Move Forward When You Feel Like Quitting" at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 in the multi-purpose room of Gemmell Student Center, Clarion campus. The presentation, sponsored by The Office of Student Minority Services, is free and open to the public.
This year, we welcome 1,252 new students, including freshmen, transfer and graduate students. Thank you to the new students and to our returning students for making us part of your educational journey.
Wednesday was freshman move-in day at Clarion University, and campus traffic was more backed up than at last year's move-in. That's due to a 14 percent increase in the enrollment of first-time-in-college students on the Clarion campus.
Welcome to Clarion University! We hope you had a productive and relaxing summer and are ready to begin the fall semester.
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center associate state director Sonya Smith has announced the selection of Clarion University SBDC's Corry Riley of Brookville as the 2019 PASBDC State Star.
Clarion University and the County of Somerset will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the two-year Associate of Science in Nursing program that begins this fall at Somerset County Education Center, 6022 Glades Pike, Somerset.
Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded a $74,598 Innovative Teacher Residency Grant to Clarion University School of Education in support of Clarion's full-year residency pilot program for emerging teachers.
Clarion University Small Business Development Center will present "Mental Health in the Workplace" from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 29 at the SBDC offices in the Gregory Barnes Center at 330 North Point Drive, Suite 100, Clarion.
The Addison Gibson Foundation has granted $150,000 to Clarion University to distribute to qualifying students this year.
Every single day, somewhere in the world, somebody discovers something. Last fall, in the Montane Forests of the region Junin, Peru, Sean McHugh was that somebody. The something was the yellow-tailed woolly monkey, not previously known to inhabit the Colibri cloudforest of Peru.
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation has notified Clarion University School of Education that its secondary English and math education programs have been nationally recognized, adding to those recognized earlier this academic year.
An incredibly successful NCAA Division I collegiate wrestler, Frank "The Answer" Edgar ('05) grappled for the Golden Eagles from 2001 through 2005 and put together an outstanding career. Edgar compiled a career record of 120-55 at 141-pounds, was a four-time NCAA National Qualifier and notched the 11th most wins at Clarion. Edgar is the former UFC World Lightweight Champion and has a professional record of 23-6. As of May 13, 2019, he is #4 in the UFC Featherweight rankings. Frank is a native of Toms River, N.J., and was a 2000 graduate of Toms River East High.
Clarion University and physics professor Dr. Chunfei Li have been awarded a $305,097 grant from the National Science Foundation.
What's the Big Idea? That's up to you, and you could win $50,000 for your answer. Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Dubois, in collaboration with Clarion University Small Business Development Center and other partners, is looking for tech entrepreneurs, developers or small manufacturers who are creating innovative new products, processes or software applications for its BIG IDEA contest.
Paying for college becomes more challenging with each passing year. Clarion University's tuition is low compared with other colleges across Pennsylvania, but paying for college is still a challenge for many.
First time in 21 years Board of Governors holds the line for students
The Department of Communication launches successful graduates by using a mix of communication theory with hands-on learning in the TV studio, radio station, student newspaper and in its state-of-the-art computer lab.
Olivia Keltz of Bradford, a senior triple majoring in marketing, business management and human resources management, and Olivia Wissinger of Renfrew, a senior majoring in secondary education mathematics with a minor in physics, recently traveled to Poland for the PASSHE Summer Study Abroad Honors Program.
You wouldn't think a chainsaw is beneficial to a forest that is slowly being rebuilt, but you'd be wrong.
Clarion University Center for First-Year Experience, in collaboration with the Mary Seifert Cultural Series, will launch a Common Book Program that culminates in a presentation by the book's author. The program's inaugural book will be "Falter" by Bill McKibben.
Clarion University's received two accolades this week for its online programming.
The U.S. News and World Report ranks Clarion University's online graduate education program at No. 5 for its services and technologies among other rankings.
His business card says, "Dr. Bob Pehrsson, Associate of the President." Dr. Bob says he should have the title of "Dr. Dale's helper."
What if the solution to the world's plastic woes is only an inch long and typically found at the end of your fishing hook?
Clarion University has installed solar-powered charging stations in the outdoor seating area of Starbucks, located at Suites on Main South.
Clarion University's Online Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling ranks 14th as Most Affordable Master's in Counseling Online in the nation.
Dr. Sharon Montgomery, Clarion University professor of physics and interim associate provost, was a keynote speaker for "Exocomets: Understanding the Composition of Planetary Building Blocks," an international workshop in Leiden, Netherlands.
Clarion's Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Psychology is ranked 13th as the Most Affordable Online Colleges for Psychology Degrees in the nation.
Clarion University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Economics program ranks No. 18 in the nation.
The accolades keep pouring in for Clarion University's library science programs including a third place national ranking for Best Online Bachelor's Degree in Library Science.
Clarion University's finance degree is ranked 13th in the nation.
Clarion University's Online Master of Business Administration program ranks as the fourth best in the state.
Clarion University's Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Real Estate ranks second in the nation.
Clarion University's Online Associate of Criminal Justice program ranks 15th in the nation.
Clarion University is ranked No. 20 for Best Online Bachelor's Accounting Program in the United States in 2019.
Clarion University is ranked 11th for the Best Online College in Pennsylvania for 2018.
Clarion University's Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts programs have received a 10-year renewal of accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Both programs are within the department of visual and performing arts.
When it comes to keeping bees, you might say Clarion University junior Riley Bessetti is the queen.
Clarion University's online medical imaging program ranks fifth in the nation for Best Radiology Technology Degrees.
Clarion University's Online English program ranks eighth in the nation for Best Online English Degrees.
Clarion University's online sociology program ranks at No. 13 for affordability in the nation.
Clarion University's School of Education Early Childhood students worked with the fourth grade Clarion Area art classes to produce a mural, which will debut tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Clarion Area Elementary School.
Dan Mortland met Cheryl Stark while walking from the library to Tippin Gym on his first day of classes at Clarion University in 1969. They've been together ever since.
The Sigma Sigma Sigma Collegiate Advisory Board received the Advisory Board of the Year award from its national headquarters this year.
Clarion University's best-kept secret sits behind Memorial Stadium.
Haley Sickel and Madison Kephart received Golden Eagle Scholars Awards May 17 at Lenape Technical School, a public high school in Ford City
Clarion University has ranked No. 10 on RNCareers.org's list for best nursing schools in Pennsylvania and among the best in the nation.
Dr. Andrew Lingwall, professor of public relations in Clarion University Department of Communication, is one of six Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication members selected for the 2019-20 class of Scripps Howard Foundation Visiting Professors in Social Media.
Clarion University's library science programs are No. 1 in the nation, according to an extensive review by Study.com.
Clarion University ranks among the Top 50 Finance Schools in the nation by Study.com.
In a nationwide examination, Clarion University has made College Consensus' 50 Best Online Undergraduate Business Schools list.
Communication major Samuel Devon Farmer is the recipient of this year's Pennsylvania Assocition of Colleges and Employers JoAnne Day Student of the Year Award for the Liberal Arts Award category.
Pennsylvania State Representative Jake Wheatley Jr. (D-Allegheny) will deliver the keynote address, "400 Years of Resilience," at Clarion University's annual Juneteenth celebration at 11 a.m. June 14 in Hart Chapel. The celebration is free and open to the public.
Clarion University's Bachelor of Science in Accounting program is ranked No. 6 in the nation by Best College Reviews.
Clarion University invites children in pre-school through 8th grade to Summer Reading Day Camp June 11-27 at Carlson Library, Level A.
Clarion University's online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration program received the No. 19 ranking by Best College Reviews.
Clarion University Office of Career and Professional Development surveyed May graduates to learn about their future plans. Graduates overwhelmingly indicated that their Clarion degrees – associate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate – have prepared them for what comes next.
Clarion University's Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has received the Circle of Excellence Gold status for its outstanding performance in promoting scholarly excellence on campus.
Dr. Laura Delbrugge will serve as Clarion University's next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences starting July 1.
Clarion University is a safe choice according to two organizations that have included Clarion on lists highlighting safety.
MBA Central has ranked Clarion University No. 4 in its ranking of the 20 Best Pennsylvania Online MBAs.
Online Schools Center has listed the 20 Most Affordable RN to BSN programs for 2019 with Clarion being among those recognized.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania conferred 984 academic degrees during commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday.
Clarion University's ASN Nursing Club received first place in the Center for Organ Recovery & Education College Challenge in which clubs raise awareness about organ, tissue and cornea, donation, and to register new organ donor as possible.
The American Society of Civil Engineers honored three Clarion University students and their advisor for their outstanding poster presentation.
Clarion University had 14 students participate in the National Model United Nations Conference in New York.
Six Clarion University students have been awarded the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties Fall 2019 Scholarship. Each will receive a $500 scholarship to use toward expenses for the fall semester.
Clarion University President Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson announced today that the university will relaunch the School of Education as a freestanding entity, effective July 1. It is currently a part of the College of Arts, Education and Sciences. Dr. Gwyneth Price, who has led the school as director for two years, has been named dean.
Cultural Night might be Clarion University's best kept secret – but it shouldn't be.
Clarion University –Venango Phi Theta Kappa members delivered 240 totes each containing items focused on reading, writing, mathematics, art, science, history, and fitness, to area Head Start programs. Behind the scenes, this project brings together children of all ages from toddlers to college students, as well as local nursing home residents to assist in preparing the totes for distribution.
Clarion University - Venango held its 27th annual Honors Night celebration at the Quality Inn at Franklin on Thursday, April 11. The event recognizes the achievement of students receiving scholarships and those who excel academically and in leadership positions. Outstanding Student Awards, Scholarship Awards, and Dean's List Certificates were also presented to the student honorees.
Clarion University - Venango's CU Serve club traveled to New Orleans, LA, during the spring break to explore the culture and history of one of the most unique cities in America, and to complete service projects at the Los Islenos Fiesta in St. Bernard Parish and ARC of Greater New Orleans.
Academic Excellence Week featured 17 senior honors students who presented their capstone projects before the academic community and their family members.
The Undergraduate and Graduate Research Conference showcases the best and brightest in academic achievement among Clarion University students and this year was no exception.
State System Chancellor Dr. Daniel Greenstein visited Clarion University April 17 to introduce aspects of the System's redesign and take questions from the university community.
Roger Coup, biologist for Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northwest Region, will discuss the role of hunting and deer management in forest conservation at 7 p.m. April 15 in the multi-purpose room of Gemmell Student Center.
Watch for '10 Things to Know this Week' every Monday during the spring and fall semesters. The list of events and opportunities is compiled through submissions to www.clarion.edu/coverage. To be included, items must be pertinent to all students.
Roger Coup, biologist for Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northwest Region, will present "Forest Health and Deer Management: A Partnership in Conservation" at 7 p.m. April 15 in the multi-purpose room of Gemmell Student Center.
It was a normal Tuesday in New Kensington, and then the dinosaurs came. Pete Rex, a new play by New York-based, New Kensington native and Clarion University alumnus playwright Alexander V. Thompson closes out the Clarion University Theatre season.
Quinn XCII with opening act Hoodie Allen will perform for Clarion University CampusFest April 26 in Memorial Stadium.
Clarion University College of Business Administration and Information Sciences has earned reaccreditation by AACSB International —The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Proving that one can be neither too young nor too old to learn, kindergarteners through retirees took part in Clarion University's Crystal Growing Competition this spring. Dr. Jacqueline Knaust, professor of chemistry, organized the competition.
Alumna Dorothy "Dottie" Harris documents her time as a woman in the military through a fictional book called "1951 From Khaki to Air Force Blue."
Clarion University of Pennsylvania invites the community to the inauguration of Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson as 17th president at 1:30 p.m. April 5 in the auditorium of Marwick-Boyd Fine Arts Center. Those attending the installation ceremony are requested to be in their seats by 1:15 p.m. The ceremony is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
PASSAGES, Inc., along with Clarion University's women and gender studies program and V-Day Project student group, invite the community to join the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes at 5 p.m. April 10. The walk begins and ends at Gemmell Student Center.
Clarion University will offer summer sessions with a special housing deal for students – including those from other universities – who want to get ahead, catch up or make up classes.
Clarion University has been named a Military Friendly® School for the 10th consecutive year.
Lisa Story, a licensed professional counselor and certified thanatologist, will present "Hope Grows" from noon to 1:30 p.m. and again from 7 to 9 p.m. March 19 in the multi-purpose room of Gemmell Student Center.
Christina Irene will discuss invisible disabilities at 3 and 5 p.m. March 20 at Suites on Main North theater. Irene, formerly a comedian, travels internationally to share her story and bring awareness to the topic.
Clarion University Golden Eagles will host Parents' Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m. March 23 at the Student Recreation Center, Clarion campus. Parents can enjoy a few hours to themselves while their children play games and eat pizza with Clarion student-athletes, faculty and staff.
If you think robots might one day take over the world, you may have an active imagination or maybe you've just witnessed the Clash at Clarion, the Regional High School Robotics Competition Friday, Feb. 22, in the Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room.
Clarion University will begin offering its Associate of Science in Nursing degree in Somerset County this fall. Officials from the university's College of Health Sciences and Human Services and from Somerset County Education Center, which will host the program, are preparing.
Clarion University, in partnership with regional entities, will receive a $1.1 million grant through Appalachian Regional Commission's Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization. The goal of the grant is to improve the lack of educational and economic opportunities.
Until recently, heading off to college has meant leaving Fido or Fluffy at home, but this fall, Clarion University students will be permitted to bring their pets with them.
Watch for '10 Things to Know this Week' every Monday during the spring and fall semesters.
Clarion University Office of Minority Student Services will present NAZU African Dance Company at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 in Gemmell multi-purpose room.
Community members are invited to join Clarion University Math Club for a Chess and Checkers Tournament from 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in room 145 of Grunenwald Science and Technology Center.
Clarion University's Martin Luther King Jr. Committee and English department will present poet Sheila Carter-Jones at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 in Moore Hall.
Clarion University will present the musical comedy "Little Shop of Horrors" Feb. 20-24 at Marwick-Boyd Little Theatre. Performances begin at 8 p.m. each evening, except for a special 2 p.m. matinee Feb. 24.
Dr. Vasudeva Rao Aravind, associate professor, Clarion University Department of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, presented a research talk titled "Teacher-Authored Tutors to Improve Student Learning" Jan. 25 at Carnegie Mellon University's Gates-Hillman Complex.
Clarion University has received approval to offer five new academic concentrations and to reorganize its liberal studies major to provide more flexibility for students. Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education notified the university Feb. 4.
Dr. Gustavo Barboza, professor of administrative science at Clarion University, will present "Financial (il)Literacy vs. Individual's Behavior. Evidence on Credit Card Repayment Patterns" at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in 206 Still Hall.
Clarion University women's basketball will host its 5th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Game at 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at Clarion University Student Recreation Center. The team will have a ceremony recognizing cancer survivors before the doubleheader vs. Pitt-Johnstown and again before the Feb. 16 doubleheader vs. Slippery Rock.
Amber Smoyer of Bellefonte is working in the Democratic House Legislative and Policy Research office as part of a 15-week internship sponsored by Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education.
Clarion University has something neither Princeton nor Harvard has: Aryn Beichner, the number one nursing student in the Army ROTC cadet corps for the northeast United States and the number two nursing student in the entire United States Army ROTC cadet corps.
Clarion University Department of Biology will host the 2019 Clarion Forest Landowner Conference from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Feb. 16 at Grunenwald Science and Technology Center, Clarion campus. The theme is "Making the Most of Your Forests."
Due to the extremely cold temperatures and wind chills expected to pass through our area late Tuesday night through Friday morning all classes for Wednesday, January 30 and Thursday, January 31 are canceled on both the Clarion Campus and Venango Campus
Clarion University Nursing Department Chair and Nurse Administrator Deborah J. Kelly, DNP, RN, CHPCA, received a 2018 Cameos of Caring® Award in the category of nurse educator Saturday, Dec. 1, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report's 2019 Best Online Program rankings.
The Rev. Kari D. King-Hall will be the guest speaker at the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration at 5 p.m. Jan. 24 in Gemmell multi-purpose room. Her topic will be "The King Legacy: Making a Difference."
Welcome back to Clarion University. We hope you had a productive and relaxing winter break and are ready to begin the spring semester.
Sister Marian Wehler, OSB, and Sister Tina Geiger, RSM, will be guest speakers at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast at 7 a.m. Jan. 21 in Clarion University's Eagle Commons. This year's theme is "Making a Difference."


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GP leader calls for parliamentary debate over GP burnout
The GPC has called for a parliamentary debate on the issue of GP burnout following a Pulse investigation that found that almost half of GPs were at high risk of burning out.
GPC deputy chairman Dr Richard Vautrey said the issue of burnout 'deserves parliamentary debate' in a post on social networking site Twitter.
Dr Mike Bewick, NHS England's deputy director of primary care, has acknowledged the problem of burnout and said he was 'committed' to working with GPs to reduce workload pressures, though LMC leaders on the ground have criticised its failure to support occupational health services supporting burnt out GPs.
This follows Pulse's survey of almost 1,800 GPs as part of its Battling Burnout campaign and found that 43% of respondents were classified as being at a very high risk of developing burnout, results the GPC described at the time as 'hugely concerning'.
Partners and those working in deprived areas were at the highest risk, and a worrying 97% of GPs said they did not feel they were accomplishing much in their role or positively influencing other people's lives.
The survey was conducted on the Pulse website and at the Pulse Live conference in May, using a validated questionnaire – the Maslach Burnout Inventory tool – adapted for GPs.
It contained questions assessing three key areas that signal a high risk of burning out – emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and a low level of personal accomplishment. It was drawn up with input from RCGP chair Professor Clare Gerada and the College of Medicine.
Almost all the GPs surveyed were classified as being at risk of burnout in at least one area.
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The cause of burnout is excessive workload and demand. Demand to the point of exhaustion.
Having worked hundreds of 80 hour weekends with 3-4 hours sleep, I have always wondered why we, as a profession, allow this to happen,
At the same time, numerous newspapers, Ministers and the DOH think we do not work hard enough.
There is a very simple solution to all this argument and angst. We do not a parliamentary debate to state the obvious - a definition of safe working hours and patients seen in a day. Everyone's right to a balance of work/ life, to health and safety should also be ours.
We doctors need to define this, not anyone else. No one tells pilots what hours they should work. Why has this not happened already and why does it take a 50% burnout to look at a fundamental problem ? If we think patients will suffer - au contraire - they suffer from a poor service because we do not stand up for proper doctor / patient ratios.
The fault is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings to the DOH.
The daily mail and the Tories applaud a private polish practice in Wimbledon who charge the same rate for 30mins that the Tories pay us in a year for looking after one patient,they want us to leave the NHS and I think with the high levels of burnout we should oblige and leave,we need to charge the consumer it is the only way to limit demand we may not earn more but the stress levels will fall,as senior partner I am worried when I retire in 4 years my 2 partners will throw in the towel and the practice will close,and we are a rural dispensing practice god help the rest

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Whether more RAM in your future smartphone is acually needed or not is up for debate. We've seen phones jump from one gig to two, four, and more recently, six. Overkill was the buzz word for each and every one of these upgrades. Eight gigs might be around the corner, as Samsung just announced its new 8Gb LPDDR5 DRAM chips.
5G and AI-powered Mobile Applications seem to be the reason behind its existence. While we might be able to debate the amount of memory used inside devices, we can all agree on the fact that the speed of these components is vital. The faster the better!
These new chips are capable of data rates of up to 6,400Mb/s. That's 1.5 times faster than the LPDDR4X chips used in current flagship phones (at 4,266Mb/s). To put things in perspective, it takes them a second to transfer 51.2GB of data, says Samsung. That's at a voltage of 1.1V; lowering the voltage to 1.05V will "slow" them down to 5,500Mb/s. That's fast! How about some faster storage (ROM) chips?
With the upcoming adoption of 5G, and the increasing penetration of AI, more memory at faster speeds will become a necessity. And, if you are among those who think that much memory inside a phone is overkill, there are plenty of other usage scenarios, like automotive systems, or other connected devices.
With that, let us know in the comments? What do you prefer: faster memory, or more memory? Yes, faster and more is also a valid choice.[toggles behavior="toggle"] [toggle title="Press Release: Samsung Electronics Announces Industry's First 8Gb LPDDR5 DRAM for 5G and AI-powered Mobile Applications"]Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has successfully developed the industry's first 10-nanometer (nm) class* 8-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR5 DRAM. Since bringing the first 8Gb LPDDR4 to mass production in 2014, Samsung has been setting the stage to transition to the LPDDR5 standard for use in upcoming 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered mobile applications.
The newly-developed 8Gb LPDDR5 is the latest addition to Samsung's premium DRAM lineup, which includes 10nm-class 16Gb GDDR6 DRAM (in volume production since December 2017) and 16Gb DDR5 DRAM (developed in February).
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The 10nm-class LPDDR5 DRAM will be available in two bandwidths – 6,400Mb/s at a 1.1 operating voltage (V) and 5,500Mb/s at 1.05V – making it the most versatile mobile memory solution for next-generation smartphones and automotive systems. This performance advancement has been made possible through several architectural enhancements. By doubling the number of memory "banks" – subdivisions within a DRAM cell – from eight to 16, the new memory can attain a much higher speed while reducing power consumption. The 8Gb LPDDR5 also makes use of a highly advanced, speed-optimized circuit architecture that verifies and ensures the chip's ultra-high-speed performance.
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10 powerful Tips for Parenting A Child With Special Needs
Are you trapped in the vortex of parenting special needs kids?
Are you walking a daily tightrope to help your special needs child function better?
You prowl Google and Pinterest searching for help him to lessen the hardships he has to endure as a child who has special needs.
I am so pleased to have a guest post by Kay of mamainthemix.com.She passionately believes that parenting a child with special needs is tough but doable. Head over to her blog to learn how to be an effective and confident parent.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how hard do you think it is to parent a child with special needs? If you say 11. I'm pretty sure that's a modest number.Parenting a child with special needs is by far a venture that not everyone is cut out for. Click To Tweet
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It's expensive to raise a child with special needs, which people don't even think about. Emotionally it can be a struggle, but financially it's really rough.
Elena Delle Donne
Parents of special needs kids often feel as if they've been mowed over by a tractor.
There so many chores attached to raising a child who, through no fault of his own, needs extra care.
The schedule of feeding, cleaning, exercise, massage, and medical appointments is a punishing one. Coupled with all of this is the normal day to day tasks of organizing and running a home.
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It's no wonder that parents of special needs children are riddled with emotions such as:
• Guilt
• Overwhelm
• Exhaustion
• Stress
Parents often feel as if their lives have been hijacked by their child who has special needs.
Check out Lisa's post The Battle Fatigue of Special Needs Parenting for a deep dive into the life of a parent of special needs kids.
A child with special needs will inspire you to be a special kind of person.
You need to change the way you see yourself. Think of yourself from now on as one of THE CHOSEN ONES.
I truly believe that you were chosen to be the parent of a special needs child because YOU are able to handle it.
If you learn anything from this post, learn that.
Remember that, and let it sink in….YOU ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO HANDLE THIS.
Don't ever forget it, because when the walls are closing in on you, and the laundry is piling up, you will want a little encouragement and you will want someone on your side.
I have encountered many families with varying levels of "disability".
My main focus has been to help parents with children who are suffering from Autism, ADD/ADHD, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder and Executive Functioning Disorder.
As someone who has been in the trenches with families of special needs kids, I would like to offer some advice.
Try to implement them and trust that they will make a difference.
Until you have a kid with special needs you have no idea of the depth of your strength, tenacity, and resourcefulness.
I am on your side, and I am here to help.
Please take everything I say as honest and truthful advice for those parenting a child with special needs.
This post is for the parents who :
- – Have just received a diagnosis and have no idea what to do
– Need to be empowered with additional parenting skills that complement their own
1. Grieve if you must, but move on
Getting a diagnosis of any kind can be overwhelming, scary, sad, and/or depressing.
All of which are perfectly valid feelings. For someone to tell you they aren't, would be wrong.
If that's how you feel, that's how you feel.
What you should do is cry, and grieve appropriately (meaning no harming yourself and others) and then move on.
With all my tips, though, there will be no need to grieve for too long.
Your life will inevitably be different, but it doesn't have to be worse.
It's only worse if you make it that way.
Try not to harp on the things that you cannot change and focus on improving your situation.
Let the serenity prayer be your guide.
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
2. Focus on what your special needs child can do
I don't mean to sound insensitive but your situation is not the same as a child without special needs.
Avoid thinking about all the things your child can't do, or won't ever be able to do. I recommend focusing on all the things that your child can do.
Write down a list of all the things that your child is able to do. Turn it into a colorful poster and leave it somewhere visible.
Never forget this list of CAN Dos because that's when you start to spiral into a deep tunnel of "why can't my kid do this, and why can't my kid do that"; "I just wish that my child could do X".
These negative thoughts need to be banished.
Remember that you ARE strong enough, and you WILL get through this.
Create a few affirmations and recite them daily to boost you when things get really tough.
3. Get Informed
Investing in yourself to make you better as a parent.
For example, if your child is diagnosed with Autism, I would recommend getting educated in all things Autism.
Learn about ABA, learn about the proper therapies and the proper diet and whatever else a child with Autism may need.
I've even seen some parents go back to school just to get educated in special education so that they can be better parents.
Of course, this may not be realistic for everyone. But it is a sure fire way to be prepared for anything that life may throw at you.
For those of you who aren't able to pay thousands of dollars to go back to school, I'd recommend signing up for free classes and asking your pediatrician for any programs aimed to help parents in your situation.
Whatever your situation is, never give up.
Which brings me to my next point…
4. Never Give Up on Yourself and Your Child
I don't think any parent starts off with the intention of giving up on their child.
Sometimes you feel trapped like you can't breathe and you yearn to escape the burden of parenting a special needs child.
You feel like no one else understands and no one can help you. And then you start giving up.
You start being lenient on the things that you shouldn't be lenient on and then deprioritizing what you actually should be prioritizing.
This again is just a spiral, until eventually you fall apart and the entire family structure falls apart.
Do yourself and your family a favor and don't let it get to this point. Seek out help before it gets this bad.
5. Advocate for Your Child
Of course, all parents advocate for their child, but when you're educated in their disorder/condition you will be that much more effective.
As parents of special needs children, you will most likely have to sit through hours of parent/teacher meetings, IEP meetings, doctor appointments, and therapy sessions.
During this time, you will be your child's voice.
If your child's best interests are not in the forefront, it's because you haven't given them a voice.
This applies to verbal or nonverbal children.
Whatever the case might be, advocating for them is what will help them succeed in life.
You might as well get on it sooner, rather than later.
6. Don't sweat the small stuff
Is it a big deal if your kid can't ride a bike or kick a ball?
It just means that they're different, and they have different qualities/abilities.
The same applies for at home behavior. Children climbing a couch and taking out all the pots from your kitchen cabinets is not important.
It has no relevance to how well they will succeed in life. If anything, it could be a positive thing.
It shows that they are curious and adventurous, two qualities that are actually very important for success.
Often, stressing about the small stuff is what causes parents to feel overwhelmed and trapped.
Because they can't control the big stuff, they try to control every other detail, and then their lives become one big bubble that they're trying not to pop.
Don't let this be you! Let it go!
Read more about this in Sensory Mom 's post Are you an Angry Special Needs Mom?
7. Seek Out Help
Just because you feel like no one understands, doesn't mean that there aren't people who are willing to help and give you some relief.
In Massachusetts, there are many programs that aim to help parents with respite services/ babysitting.
I recommend that you get information on these kinds of services.
It will be a relief for you and for your family, because a healthy parent is a happy parent, and a happy parent is an effective parent.
Seeking help for yourself and your family can also include individual therapy or family counseling, or both.
Again, look to your pediatrician, a social worker or even a family advocate to guide you in the right direction.
Never stop seeking out help for financial assistance. Look into programs that assist with matters like your own and see if they have financial assistance or government-sponsored aid.
Write letters to your senators or governors if need be.
8. Don't be ashamed or embarrassed
Be encouraged by Lisa's post, 9 habits of happy, strong and successful special needs moms.
Your child might do something that others may not understand.
You may be shopping at the grocery store when your child suddenly starts screaming and throwing items out of the cart because the music is too loud for them.
You may be at a wedding and your child starts running down the aisle while the bride and groom are saying their "I do's" because they don't understand the social aspect of being quiet during this big moment.
You may even have to take your child to your doctor's appointment in which they damage half the items in the room because they don't like small locations.
Or you may have a special needs child who flaps his hands, slobbers or makes "strange" noises.
All of these may make you feel uncomfortable in public. But I'm here to say it's okay.
Most people, kind and decent human beings, are not going to care. In fact, they may even want to help.
The other type of person who asks you to discipline your child is really not mad at you or your child, they just have anger that they haven't sorted out.
There's no reason to be embarrassed by your child's actions.
If it's something that you don't personally love, then teach your child to do better.
But don't let what others think prevent you from teaching your children appropriately.
If you're a little confused by what I mean, let me explain it further…
As a behavior therapist, I used to teach appropriate behavior. It wasn't easy and it wasn't an overnight success, but eventually, we did see immense improvement.
A part of my method was to "wait things out". Which meant that sometimes, my students/clients would tantrum for hours straight.
As unorthodox as it may seem, eventually the tantrums and their durations would decrease to almost nothing.
I literally had children who would tantrum for 2 hours at a time every 3 hours. Which meant that they were calm for about 1 hour a school day/session.
It was intense, but I didn't let the fact that other people were looking at me, or rolling their eyes at me, affect my decisions and my actions.
I ignored the looks and the pleading to make it stop, and I followed "behavior therapy" protocol.
By the end of it, my students were not tantruming as intensely or as long.
For more tips on how I did that, you'll just have to follow me and my blog. And no my method does not include "setting it and forgetting it".
9. Find your Community
All of my tips pretty much have the same theme.
I'm recommending that you seek out help, advocate for your child and also to find your community of trusted friends and family.
If your family doesn't understand, limit your interactions with them. If they're constantly judging and/or criticizing you, then they're not benefiting you in any way.
What you need is people who understand your situation and who will offer solutions, not contribute to the problem.
So how exactly do you find your community?
Get on social media, use hashtags and reach out. Meet up in person if possible. Create a Facebook group of your own, so that those who are in your situation can comment, help or be a listening ear.
10. Be Positive
One of the biggest takeaways from this blog post should be that you continue to be positive.
Positivity can go a long way in making you a better person and an effective parent.
When parenting a child with special needs there's simply no room for negativity.
Being negative is not going to make the diagnosis go away, and it's certainly not going to offer any solutions.
I advocate for staying positive and actively affirming yourself.
Tell yourself you are capable and tell yourself you are worthy.
Tell yourself whatever you have to, to make it another day. Because that's really what life is.
It's about living life one day at a time and being more positive with every passing day.
This quote sums up the joy that comes with raising a special needs child.
Sometimes even the greatest joys bring challenge,
and children with special needs inspire a very, very special love.
Sarah Palin
Parenting a child with special needs may not be the easiest thing in the world, but there are certainly ways to make it easier. Click To Tweet These are just a few.
As special needs parents we don't have the power to make life "fair," but we do have the power to make life joyful.
What greater gift could we give a special needs child than that?
Do you have any tips to share about raising a special needs child?
Share them in the comments below.
If you enjoyed this post, please help to share it on Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook because I need your help to spread the word about the challenges of parenting special needs kids.
Kay is the writer behind mamainthemix.com, where she educates and empowers parents with their parenting skills. Her focus is on parents with special needs children or challenging behaviors.
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Great post and I am sure it will help a lot of people!
I used to teach students with autism, and I love this advice. They are all important tips!
Thank you for addressing this very delicate subject! 🙂 I think not giving up on yourself and your child, educating yourself, and advocating for your child are fantastic pieces of advice! 🙂
Absolutely important to join a community. People who can understand and support.
Such an eye-opening, and hopeful post for parents of special needs children.
All true, especially one. It is very important to grieve and truly move on so you can better help your kid.
This is a very helpful post for a family with special needs. Great advice and much needed in an area that can be a challenge at times. I am sharing this post. Thank You


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Product warmthA product's ability to protect from the cold. It depends on the material's thermal resistance and how much air can pass through it. The higher its thermal resistance, the more the product retains the heat produced by the body while cycling.
Care tipsMachine wash at 30°C. Synthetic programme. Turn the garment inside out. Use minimal laundry detergent. Do not add softener. Line dry in a warm, ventilated area. Do not tumble dry. Do not dry clean. Do not bleach. Do not place on a heater to dry.
Product testsOur team of product designers based at the B'Twin Village in Lille is continuously working to make cycling more comfortable for our users. Our obsession is to create products that meet the specific cycling needs of our users and eliminate hindrances to a good cycling experience. We then test our products in the field, as we are convinced that only by subjecting them to real world conditions, like the ones you experience on your bike, can we continuously improve our products.
Product testing
CompositionMain fabric : 85.0% Polyamide, Main fabric : 15.0% Elasthane
Cleaning adviceMachine washable. See care instructions on label.
Product informationPut these knee warmers on and take on the roads in cold weather. Benefit from thermal protection on your upper legs whilst enjoying complete freedom of movement.


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my new purchase from a ETSY crafter...
ok, this is my latest purchase from Etsy. The shop is Anna Boo Designs. This is so cute. My husband bought me this really awesome bag a while back and while I love it - it's way big. So you just attach this to the handles and tadaaaaaaaaa!!!!! You have an instant pocket for your $$ and your cell phone! Here's the link you can see what I mean. I love this - my new fav! Until next time.
Posted by Tisas Creations at Saturday, May 10, 2008
1 comment
- Twin_number2 said...
too cute!!!!
- Sunday, May 11, 2008
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Fiesta Inn Ecatepec3.5-star hotel with bar, near Centro Las Américas
- • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Fitness center • Close to shopping
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- • Mexico City, Distrito Federal (MEX-Mexico City Intl.), 9.9 mi (16 km) from central Ecatepec de Morelos
Things to See and Do in Ecatepec de Morelos
What is there to see near Ecatepec de Morelos:
- • Casa de Morelos (2 mi/3.2 km from the city center)
- • Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (7.8 mi/12.5 km from the city center)
What is there to do in Ecatepec de Morelos?
- • Centro Las Américas
- • Paseo Ventura
When is the best time to visit Ecatepec de Morelos?
- • Hottest months: May, April, June, March (average 77°F)
- • Coldest months: December, February, January, November (average 43°F)
- • Rainiest months: July, August, September, and June (average 5.62 inches of rainfall)


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no waiting for my response...
"I think it goes like this: first, Jesus, then Santa, then the New Years Baby, then Heavenly Father. No, Heavenly Father first and then Jesus."
Me: "Cole, my phone just died, could you get my chord?"
June: "It died?" (look of disbelief) "Aah, mom! Why'd you do that to your phone?"
While wiping June on the toilet (too much info?) she looks over in the garbage can at a broken piece of her dolly's stroller, "Mom, did this break?" Me: "Yes, it broke off your stroller. Keep it in the garbage." June: "Oh, poor yittle fellow."


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Best BuyJanuary 14, 2015This concept offers a different type of user experience while optimizing the functionality behind mobile devices. With a user interface which scrolls vertically for ease of use. It consists of a series of tiles, which serve to give the user different options for interaction but also be an integral component of the user experience. Allowing for a mobile centric experience which users can interact with quickly and efficiently while getting the information they need about the products and promotions which are going on. If you would like to learn more please feel free to contact me directly.
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Monthly Archives: February 2011
drawing tests
These images may or not become drawings, and there are other changes afoot in the studio, but this is some of what I might be working on over the next few months. Most of these were taken in the West … Continue reading
mapping, cartography, getting lost
I am usually a pretty good navigator, and I understand the position of the sun and the direction and length of shadows vis-à-vis the time of day and the points on a compass. But I am used to roads having … Continue reading
seed bombs
Knowing I'd be seeing Elio soon in Tel Aviv, I wanted to plan some kind of a good mom & son activity to occupy our time together. I brought along our copy of this great book I bought for him … Continue reading
just because you're paranoid, it doesn't mean they're not out to get you
During my trip, I had been using google.com to occasionally browse the map of the area, since the English pages of google.ps and google.co.il don't have map tabs at the top of the screen. I would have to go home, … Continue reading


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Ellie and Josh wed at the heritage-listed Paronella Park, surrounded by friends and family. 'Our wedding day was perfect – better than everything we had imagined it to be! During the planning stages, we just kept thinking of it as a big, momentous party and I think that was reflected on the day. It was a relaxed, fun celebration of our love in a truly magical setting,' said Ellie. Scroll down to see how the day came together, with images by Kelly Adams Photography.
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- Photography Kelly Adams Photography
- Hair + makeup Fiona Maloney - Hair & Makeup Girl
- Accommodation Hilton, Cairns
- Transport SunPalm Transport
- Venue/location + caterers Paronella Park, Mena Creek
- Cake Cake This!
- Dress Jadore
- Groom's suit Blaq - from Myer
- Florals Nine Blooms


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Rosehip & Poppy Teal Screen Printed Throw
Rosehip & Poppy Teal Screen Printed Throw
The rich border in soothing eau-de-nil silk velvet adds weight to the piece and brings the whole design together.
Each of the beautiful prints in our cushion and throw collection is dyed and screen printed by hand in our London studio. The fabric is then stitched into a stunning product by artisans in the UK.
This screen printed linen throw is the ultimate in luxury lounging, making a fantastic addition to the home, and perfectly compliments our collection of screen printed homewares.
Due to the nature of hand printed and made items, please be aware that there may be slight variations within your product.
Proudly screen printed in London and hand made in the UK.
Front: 100% Linen, screen printed by hand. 10cm silk velvet border on long sides.
Reverse: 100% Linen, dyed and screen printed by hand.
- Tracked delivery to home or work, direct from the designer
- All customs fees, duties and taxes are included
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- Free delivery to our stores in London or New York
- Free returns within 14 days, collection arranged by us.
- Extended Christmas returns until 7 Jan
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Katie Charleson is a printed homewares designer committed to creating sumptuous, unique cushions, throws and home accessories. Always leading the design process with colour, her prints create home textiles that are modern, bright and desirable.
All of Katie's dressing gowns and soft furnishings are screen printed by hand in her London studio and stitched in England.
While practical, each piece is a lush and vibrant artwork in its own right. If you love beautiful colour, lush texture and tactile prints, then her painterly floral and botanical themed designs will lift your décor and bring nature into your home.


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Episode 8: Natasha Lester – The Paris Seamstress
Word of Mouth TV interviews Natasha Lester, author of The Paris Seamstress - a feast for fashionistas and romantics everywhere. The Paris Seamstress has gained accolades from all corners of the world, which is appropriate given it spans the globe, taking readers from Paris to New York and Australia and back again. And it's not just a fashion feast; we served Natasha a divine lobster and salmon mousse with caviar, inspired by a scene in the novel. Enjoy!


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per image Notes feature
This is a feature request for a notes tab where plaintext notes for each image can be stored and viewed.
Since Shutter already has good facility for viewing and reviewing captured image thumbnails, it would be useful to also have a tab on-screen where the user can enter accompanying annotations for each image. As the user changes tabs, the notes for the image will be displayed in the notes area.
Question information
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- English Edit question
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- Answered
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- Last query:
- 2013-11-05
- Last reply:
- 2013-11-05
|Vadim Peretokin (vperetokin) said :
Would you like to see these notes be only available in Shutter, or in any
other image-viewing applications (if they support any such features)?
|Venzen (venzen) said :
Thanks for you answer Vadim.
Notes also being available in other apps would be good because that increases portability and standards compliance.
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Provide an answer of your own, or ask Venzen for more information if necessary.


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Hey everyone! Sometimes it's not easy to laugh, and sometimes, it's not easy to stop laughing! And that's when you really find out the power of laughter!
What do you do when you're really nervous? In this week's episode, Audrey O. is really nervous. She has to give an important presentation at work the next morning, and she's totes losing it! Thankfully, she has Coco to help her deal with it! Let's see if it really helps her…
Audrey O. (Vol.1 E15) – The Power of Laughter
With her words of wisdom, Coco taught Audrey O. quite something today, didn't she? The power of laughter – "Laughter makes everything better!" Do you agree with that?
And has it ever happened with you that you couldn't stop laughing about something? It sure has happened to me many times! Do write your experiences below on laughing uncontrollably! What do you think is the power of laughter? Comment below! Lemme know! And tag your friends who can really make you laugh like that!
Until next time, ciao! In the meanwhile, check out the celebs laughing uncontrollably video that was my inspiration for this episode! 😛
Muaah! XOXO 🙂