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Accounting Forms and Guidelines
Below are the most frequently requested accounting forms:
Journal Entry Request Form
Use the Journal Entry Request Form to transfer or correct expenditures already recorded to your project. See various tabs in the file for detailed instructions.
- Journal Entry Request Form (Excel)
- Journal Entry (Cost Transfer) Request Form (Excel) – for C or S source accounts only
Account Request/Change Forms
Use the appropriate Account Request/Change Form to request a new account for unrestricted, restricted gift, or endowment expenditures. Use these forms to make changes to existing accounts:
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Grant/Contract Budget Form
Use the Grant/Contract Budget Form to request a new grant/contract budget. Also use this form to make changes to existing grant/contract budgets.
- Grant/Contract Budget Form (Excel)
POETS Guide
Oracle Project Accounting utilizes the POETS coding string (Project, Organization, Expenditure Type, Task, and Source). We have therefore developed the POETS Pointers Reference Guide that lists all possible segment values for the POETS coding string. In addition, we have developed two lists of expenditure types with definitions; one for salary types and another for all other available expenditure types.
- POETS Pointers Reference Guide (Excel)
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With snow still lingering in shady spots and nooks and crannies, FRW's planting season got off to a high energy start in April. By the end of the month, Friends and a host of volunteers had planted more than 17,800 native trees and shrubs.
FRW's efforts focused on restoring 100,000 square metres of Bob Hunter Memorial Park (Sites A, D and E - See the attached map), and 50,000 square metres in other priority Rouge Park Restoration sites (Sites 5b, 25b, 7C, 21, 22, et cetera).
The group also created more than ten large ponds in Bob Hunter Park to provide habitat for frogs, turtles, ducks and wetland species.
The trees planted by FRW in April 2008 include:
The seeds planted by FRW in April 2008 included 20 kg of locally collected black walnut seed, 10 kg of locally collected hickory seed, 5 kg red oak acorns, 15 kilograms of native rye grass and 15 kilograms of native prairie tall grass
Thus far this spring, FRW tree plantings have involved more than 1,500 students, community and corporate volunteers, including:
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While politicians and economists argue over what should be done to shore up the American auto industry, we'll take a look at progress towards a plug-in cars. Could the current financial crisis help provide the jolt needed to get electric cars and advanced hybrids into widespread production?
Some industry observers have suggested that energy efficiency conditions be set on any government-financed aid to the automobile industry. Can Detroit automakers do it themselves? Or will smaller, more flexible companies have to innovate and show the bigger companies the way? In this hour, we'll talk about the technology and politics involved with getting to electric and plug-in hybrid cars.


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Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe gets a modernist grey ceramic caseCategories:Jewelry & Watches
Swiss watch manufacturer Blancpain has launched a new interpretation of their classic diving watch the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe. The new variant comes with a plasma grey ceramic case that looks almost like gunmetal. The material is light, hard and strong, even resistant to corrosion which is a common problem with stainless steel watches used underwater. The grey ceramic was first debuted in 2014 in the Bathyscaphe Chronograph Flyback Ocean Commitment, a limited edition model which sold out very quickly. Fortunately, the grey ceramic Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe is an unlimited release, so you can buy as many as you like.
The 43-mm-diameter case is water resistant to 300 metres and conceals Blancpain's self-winding caliber 1315 movement which according to the brand is "distinguished by its sturdiness and its exceptional chronometric performance". Its three series-coupled mainspring barrels ensure a five-day power reserve and ensure a constant supply of energy. The movement can be admired through the sapphire crystal caseback.
The watch's deep blue dial is reminiscent of the deep ocean and features phosphorescent indices. The ceramic bezel has been equipped with a blue ceramic insert featuring Liquidmetal hourmarkers, an alloy serving to avoid distortions. You can choose from either a three-ring NATO strap or a sail canvas strap. The watch will be priced at $12,800.
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Dolce And Gabbana Ceramic Doll Bag CollectionCategories:Other Brands
There is something about the Barbie Doll and the Box with handle. When Dolce & Gabbana introduced these accessories on the runway, it was very inspiring.
So inspiring…
That Vogue decided to design a Doll for every famous designer brand. It was beautiful – the designer dolls were wearing the same clothes and carrying the exact same bags like the one on the runway. All the classic and iconic stuff were included, Vogue names it 'the Paris Panoplies Designer Doll Collection'.
READ: Vogue Paris Panoplies Designer Doll Collection
Pity that they were not available on the market, otherwise we would have rushed and bought the stock empty. And I think you would too.
But anyways, the Dolce & Gabbana Doll Collection has just been released. Each doll is carrying the most famous designer bag like the Sicily. They are packed inside an artful box with patterns that you will certainly love. The box comes with a handle, so you can carry it like a tote bag.
There are three variations available; the Concetta, Addolorata and the Immacolata Doll. The clothing is handmade, the bag is really made from leather. The box is measured 44 x 29 x 14 (H x W x D) cm, the Doll is 29 cm in height. Priced at 1450 euro via Luisa Via Roma.
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Monday, September 3
Good morning, TexMessagers! Four speakers set to take the stage at this week's Democratic National Convention are from the Lone Star State. Who will you be watching for?
The lineup of Texans scheduled to speak this week at the 2012 Democratic National Convention consists of party backers from a variety of backgrounds including a governor's daughter, a mayor, a congressman, a state representative and one desperate housewife.
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro is set to deliver the keynote speech Tuesday night in Charlotte, N.C., making him the first Latino keynote speaker in the history of the Democratic National Convention.
Castro, who will be introduced by his identical twin brother, State Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, said he will focus his speech on President Obama's goals for the next four years and the contrasts between Obama and his opponent, Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
"I'm going to be talking to the American people as a whole, talking about some of the more important issues that are important in this election cycle," he said to reporters earlier this week in Charlotte.
Also schedule to represent Texas behind the podium are Rep. Charlie Gonzalez, D-San Antonio, chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, President of the Planned Parenthood Association of America Cecile Richards — daughter of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards — and Obama Campaign Co-Chair Eva Longoria — a Corpus Christi native known worldwide for her role in ABC's Desperate Housewives.
Headlines from TxPotomac's 2012 presidential campaign coverage
★ 20 Latino Democrats to watch over the next 20 years (with PHOTO GALLERY)
★ Nancy Pelosi: Fundraising machine. But will it be enough to win back House
★ Five things Barack Obama needs to accomplish in Charlotte
★ The Week Ahead: Expect a searing critique of Romney economics
★ Obama 2012? Republicans would rather see "2016: Obama's America"
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In response to our Texas on the Potomac article Three Democratic candidates stay home in Texas during convention, "CheeryEyed" wrote in the comments forum:
Federal Democrats are caught in an uncomfortable position. Raised in Texas, they know that balanced budgets should be the norm. With exposure to the federal congress, they see that balanced budgets are NOT the Democrat norm elsewhere.
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★ Festivities get underway in Charlotte, N.C. for the 2012 Democratic National Convention with three caucus sessions. Carolina Fest 2012 also will be today held in the city in conjunction with the convention.
★ Congress is on recess because of the Labor Day holiday. Have you seen your local lawmaker lately?
Tomorrow and beyond:
★ Sept. 4 to 6. Democratic National Convention, Charlotte, N.C.
★ Sept. 14. Rep. Bill Flores will be holding Constituent Service Forum, Waco, Texas
★ Oct. 3. First Presidential Debate, University of Denver, Denver, Colo. Moderator: Jim Lehrer
★ Oct. 9. Voting Registration Deadline.
★ Oct. 11. Vice Presidential Debate, Centre College, Danville, Ky. Moderator: Martha Raddatz
★ Oct. 16. Second Presidential Debate, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. Moderator: Candy Crowley
★ Oct. 22. Third Presidential Debate, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Fla. Moderator: Bob Schieffer
★ Oct. 22 to Nov. 2. Early Voting in Texas.
★ Nov. 6. Election Day.
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Denim Debate: To Wash or Not
September 4, 2014
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By Aimee Blanchette
Levi Strauss CEO Chip Bergh had some style advice for 501 fans recently at Fortune's Brainstorm Green conference: Stop washing your jeans.
"These jeans are maybe a year old, and these have yet to see a washing machine," the denim honcho said of the pair he wore during a chat onstage. "I know that sounds totally disgusting."
To find out if Bergh's denim-washing routine — or lack thereof — is unusual, we sought the advice of Erick DeLeon, manager of Minneapolis men's clothing boutique MartinPatrick3.
Whether to wash your denim "has been making headlines lately, which is funny to me because to me it was always obvious," DeLeon said. A good pair of jeans will age better — and fit better — if unwashed for as a long as possible, he said. Tossing your bluejeans into the washing machine along with detergent will break down the denim faster.
DeLeon offered these tips to keep your denim dapper, but not disgusting:
1. Don't wash, do fold. "Once I get home for the day I fold them up and put them back in the closet."
2. Spot treat stains.
3. If your jeans get smelly, try putting them in the freezer (seriously!) for 24 hours to kill bacteria. Or try a product made specifically for freshening up denim, such as retaW or Mr. Black Denim Refresh.
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We all need clean water. People need it to grow crops and to operate factories, and for drinking and recreation. Fish and wildlife depend on it to survive.
Many different pollutants can harm our rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans. The three most common are soil, nutrients, and bacteria. Rain washes soil into streams and rivers. The soil can kill tiny animals and fish eggs. It can clog the gills of fish and block light, causing plants to die. Nutrients, often from fertilizers, cause problems in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Nitrogen and phosphorus make algae grow and can turn water green. Bacteria, often from sewage spills, can pollute fresh or salt water.
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Belly fat is more dangerous because it leads to diabetes and heart disease the fat cells are different than the fat cells in thighs and the arms and unfortunately these fat cells have more toxic substances that drain directly into the liver increasing your risk of disease. Take a look mymonavie.com/victorgenchimd
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Belly fat is more dangerous because it leads to diabetes and heart disease the fat cells are different than the fat cells in thighs and the arms and unfortunately these fat cells have more toxic substances that drain directly into the liver increasing your risk of disease. Take a look mymonavie.com/victorgenchimd
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For each 12 ounce sugar sweetened beverage you drink you INCREASE your risk of developing Diabetes by 15% a recent meta-analysis pooled data study of 300,000 people has shown.Vasanti Malik of Harvard has done this recent study. In another study of 88,000 nurses followed for 24 years it was found that those that consumed two sugar sweetened beverages a day increased their risk of heat attack by 35%. Metabolic syndrome has an increased risk of 20% with daily consumption of 2 or more sugar sweetened beverages daily. As you know metabolic syndrome is a constellation of three or more of the following,
1. Diabetes,
2. High cholesterol (triglycerides),
3. low HDL,
4. High blood pressure,
5. increased waist circumference.
Three of these and your struggling with metabolic syndrome and all it's complications.
In a Danish study those that drank a liter or more of sugar sweetened beverages doubled their muscle and liver fat as well as other visceral fat deposits. This study suggests that diet with high amounts of fructose-containing sugars could lead to an increased liver fat ( fatty liver). As fatty liver develops there is and increase in Insulin resistance as the insulin receptors are down regulated. As this happen the insulin looses its ability to lead the circulating glucose into the cells that need it and a high blood sugar is maintained.
So you may want to rethink ordering any of the following at your favorite restaurant or grocery store:
1. IHOP CINN A STACK Pancakes with old fashion syrup 1/4 cup = 1,100 calories with 23.5 added tsp of sugar
2. Cheesecake factory Black Out Cake 1,300 Calories with 38 tsp of sugar
3. Junior mints theater size 4 oz. = 480 calories with 22.5 tsp of sugar
4. M&M milk chocolate 1.7 oz = 230 calories with 8 tsp of sugar
5. Kashi GoLean Crunch ( 1 cup) = 190 calories and 3.5 tsp of sugar
6. Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheat bite size ( 21 biscuits, 1.9 oz.) = 190 calories and 3 tsp of sugar
7. Starbucks Java Chip Frappuchino ( venti, 24 oz.) = 560 calories and 18.5 tsp sugar
8. Cold Stone Creamery very Vanilla Shake ( Gotta Have It 24 Fl. oz.) = 1,550 calories and 32.5 tsp of sugar
9. Cliff Bar Maple Nut 2.4 oz. = 250 calories and 5.5 tsp of sugar
10. Kashi GoLean Chocolate Malted Crisp bar 1.9 oz = 190 calories and 4.5 tsp of sugar
90% of Americans do not eat enough green and orange vegetables, beans, dairy and whole grains. Personally I would limit or eliminate dairy and cut way back on whole grains which are very subtle contributors to many allergy and joint complaints.
Don't fall into the misinformation trap of believing that it doesn't matter where the calories come from. We know very CLEARLY now that it matters and the price many people pay is obese-ogenic life and all of the complications. Obesity is the MOTHER and FATHER of more than 80 - 90% of the disease treated in this country today. If your Obese and your BMI is 30+ your are in critical condition and I hope this information has empowered you to take action. Find a program to correct your problem, if you need help finding one call me and we can discuss your needs on an individual basis. For your convienece I have placed this link for your consideration of a medically safe, fast and effective program to get to your optimum weight.
Better together,
Victor J Genchi DDS MD
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The Embassy of Ireland in Cairo celebrated the St. Patrick's Day , the National Day of Ireland last Thursday in a very creative way. The pyramids and Sphinx turned green that night :)
Of course our tourism board and our media were busy in something else as usual.
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PULSE is a student organization that seeks to educate and support students in making healthy lifestyle choices with regard to important social issues faced by college students. The focus of PULSE is to provide fun, interactive and informative programs and services to students, as well as the external community, that will enhance both personal and academic skills. PULSE is open to any student interested in becoming a resource to their fellow WTAMU students and community.
Applications are available in the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership in the Jack B. Kelly(JBK) Student Center, Suite 103.
Sexual Responsibility Week is the week of Valentines Day. PULSE,with the BACCHUS Network, wants to inform students that they can be smart, sexy and safe in their relationship. For more information click on the following link:
Safe Spring Break Week
Safe Spring Break is the Week before Spring Break. PULSE gives information to encourage students to make smart choices while on spring break. PULSE hosts many events that give information on issues that can happen while on spring break. Topics include drugs and alcohol awareness, sexual responsibility, By-Stander Intervention, and other issues students may encounter on spring break.
National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate people doing extraordinary things through service and volunteering. PULSE helps students get involved with the university and the community. PULSE encourages its members, as well as other WT students, to get involved and make connections to the community by volunteering. For more information and places to volunteer click on the following links:
NCAAW helps show students to better understand alcohol, alcohol abuse and impaired driving. This week long event encourages students to make safe choices, take care of friends, learn how to use alcohol responsibly and never let someone drink and drive. For more information click on this link:
The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By quitting — even for one day — smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. For more information click on this link: http://www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/greatamericansmokeout/
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is in the month of April. This month is to raise awareness about sexual violence and educate students how to prevent it. PULSE host events throughout the month to give information to students so we can stop sexual assault. For more information click on the following link: http://www.nsvrc.org/saam/
Safe Campus Strong Voices is hosted in the month of September. PULSE hosts many events to tell students that they have a voice and should speak up. Using your voices and speaking up will help keep our campus safe and encourage By-Stander Intervention.
Certified Peer Educators are trained in the following areas:
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In the early stages of product development, we weighed the pros and cons of using glass vs using plastic. As it turns out, plastic has far more redeeming qualities than glass: Durability: Plastic pipes have a much higher resistance to breaking Reproducibility: injection molded parts hold the same tight tolerance, hand blown glass has high variability Interface Method: Standard Taper fittings in glass must be supported from below and require vertical orientation to work, threads work in any orientation and stay together when lifted from above Cost: We offer TT modules at less than half the price of comparable glass pipes Weight: Our modules are 1/5th to 1/10th the weight of glass pipes Benefits of using glass: Familiarity: people are used to glass, but it is not the only answer
If you are okay with drinking soda out of plastic bottles, then Transformer Tube is safe to use. There are two concerns related to smoking with plastics. One is the heat melting plastic and releasing fumes. When properly used, the Transformer Tube will never come in contact with enough heat to cause a problem. The flame of the lighter only touches glass and will not conduct down the glass to sufficiently heat the plastic. Burning embers can pull through the bowl, but as long as the base has water, they will be extinguished before touching plastic. The second concern is plasticizers. When food or beverages sit in plastic for long periods of time, plasticizers will be released. Smoke travels through the tube fast, which does not allow time for leaching. Some leaching may occur into the water, but it is not ideal to consume used pipe water.
Our bases have a 19mm Standard Taper on them, so they work with an industry standard 19mm glass-on-glass downstem (100mm in length for the straight section). You can get downstems and bowls on this website or from a local retailer, most towns have several. Tell them you have Transformer Tubes.
When we chose the diameter of the tubes, there were several considerations. A smaller diameter makes for a smaller total chamber size, that way you can build a bigger pipe without it quickly getting unreasonable to actually use. Another reason relates to fluid mechanics and these factors are detailed in a white paper we hope to publish soon.
Transformer Tubes are constructed of Polycarbonate, a durable, safe thermoplastic polymer. PC goes uses the resin code 7, for other, and is not currently commonly recyclable. We hope to have a more recyclable option, but until then please recycle if possible, or discard in trash.
Disassembly of modules aids greatly in cleaning. Take modules apart and soak in Isopropyl alcohol. Most residues are alcohol soluble, making it degrade and come off module surfaces easily. Polycarbonate is resistant to alcohols and should not be affected.
Hookahs, dating back to the 1500′s, have had one general style of construction: a base with water that is connected to a lid that allows smoke passage. Usually, this consists of two parts. Standard pipes have a single part construction. One and two part devices have several significant drawbacks, such as making it difficult to prepare, clean, transport or store and impossible to interchange or replace. Most importantly, this limits the amount of configurations to one.
::Build-A-Bong:: By splitting the smoking device into multiple components, we are able to solve several shortcomings of the one and two piece pipes/hookahs. And, even though Transformer Tubes are made out of polycarbonate, they still have a glass bowl & downstem for an incredibly smooth, familiar hit.
::Incredible convenience at every step:: Pipes and hookahs can be difficult to safely and unerringly fill and empty of water. Often, a piece will be longer than the sink basin, meaning the pourer must implement risky techniques to safely drain the water. Each module can be disassembled from the other modules, and are sufficiently sized to be filled under a faucet or safely drained.
::Shatterproof & durable:: Percolators, Ice Catchers, and other glass accouterments often break, and while the pipe is still useful, it'll have lost much of its former glory. Transformer Tubes implements a modular design made from polycarbonate plastic, so replacing a broken or missing module is far cheaper than purchasing an entirely new pipe.
::Easily fit a 10′+ bong in your backpack:: Transportation of pipes and hookahs often puts the piece at risk of breaking. Also, some pieces can't be readily transported due to sheer size. You are able to quickly and efficiently "break down" your hookah or pipe into disassembled modules for transportation ease and security.
::EASY Cleaning:: Cleaning percolators and large pipes and hookahs is often time consuming and difficult. Modularization allows for easy cleaning of all parts. Importantly, you can use Isopropyl Alcohol & salt, 420 cleaner, a dishwasher, dish soap, or other alcohol-based cleaner. Do not use acetates such as acetone (nail polish remover), as this will turn your polycarbonate white.


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In Win Over Agbeko, Rigondeaux Puts on a Clinic/
by Michael Gluckstadt
Guillermo Rigondeaux put on a masterclass against Joseph Agbeko at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. He darted in and out, dancing circles around his befuddled opponent, landing uppercuts Agbeko never saw coming. Rigondeaux didn't lose a round on any of the judges' cards in keeping his 122-pound title-- and he didn't lose a second of the fight.
When he fought for Cuba in the Olympics, Rigondeaux was regarded by some as the greatest amateur to ever fight. He brought all those skills to bear tonight, outthinking his Ghanian opponent at every turn. Like a great chess player, Rigondeaux (13-0, 8 KOs) set up several moves ahead of time. In the early rounds, "Rigo" kept Agbeko's right hand at bay with a probing jab, punished him with lightning-quick counters every time he came in, and artfully set up a punishing left uppercut to land just as Agbeko leaned into a crouch.
Figured out, Agbeko (29-5, 22 KOs) simply gave up. According to CompuBox figures, Agbeko landed 48 punches in the entire fight, four per round. "It was an easy fight for me," Rigondeaux said afterwards, "because Agbeko didn't come to fight." The crowd agreed with the sentiment, serenading the fighters with a smattering of boos, and one man simply shouting, "Boring!"
This isn't the first time Rigondeaux has a made a world class athlete look like he just came off the street, and he's been criticized in the past for not pressing the action more in his fights. If the aim is simply to win, there's no doubting Rigondeaux is one of the top talents in the sport. But as an entertainer, he left the Atlantic City crowd wanting more.
More is what they got in the preceding fight, an exhilarating back-and-forth between James Kirkland and Glen Tapia. Wild swinging punches led to wild swings in dynamic, with Kirkland surviving several onslaughts to earn a TKO in the 6th, followed by some additional punches as Tapia collapsed into referee Steve Smoger's arms. The boisterous Atlantic City crowd, which had been vocal in their support for "Jersey Boy" Tapia throughout, made their displeasure felt strongly.
To start the fight, Tapia (20-1, 12 KOs) came out swinging, hard. He barreled punches into Kirkland's abdomen, and by the second round, had rearranged Kirkland's face into a bloody mess. But the third round saw dramatic shifts in momentum as both fighters alternated between hurting and looking hurt. There was no defense from either, just flurries of punches punctuated by periods of rest.
Kirkland (32-1, 28 KOs) forced Tapia against the ropes time and again. In the beginning, Tapia was able to slip Kirkland's punches and turn the action around. But as he spent more and more time against the ropes, he became parked against them, and Kirkland landed shot after shot.
Like Agbeko, Kirkland was coming off an extended layoff, having last fought almost two years ago. Unlike him, Kirkland came prepared to fight, after rejoining forces with his former trainer Ann Wolfe.
"I feel like a million bucks," he said after the fight. "It was a rough and down fight. I told everyone it would be this way. He hurt me with some good shots. I went through such hell in this camp with Ann. It was a war."
In the first match on the televised undercard veteran Matthew Macklin easily defeated Lamar Russ in a unanimous decision. Russ (14-1, 7 KOs), the lanky prospect from Wilmington, North Carolina was a long way from home and never got comfortable on the biggest stage of his career. Macklin (30-5, 20 KOs) tagged him easily with a lunging jab, careening right hooks, and shots to the body. Russ stood with his mouth agape throughout much of the fight, looking out of sorts. The British-Irish middleweight was unbothered by a small cut below his left eye and began to taunt his younger opponent in the final round of the fight. Russ responded by shouldering Macklin to the canvas, but it was a hollow victory, as he soon lost on the cards 96-94, 97-93, 98-92.


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Suffering through a challenging situation
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How slow is the LI 9, may as well send a telegram to the Worcs defense.
Good try by Lewington, hopefully his get up and go will transfer to the rest of the team
I feel for topsy, running out of answers to the questions on why London Irish are so consistently poor all of the time
Id still keep Nick, but as a partnership. Id lose the other two as quick as possible
Id still keep Nick, but as a partnership. Id lose the other two as quick as possible
Why? He's as poor as the rest. Never comes across as being a demanding coach in any way.
They are a young coaching team who desperately need help. Please please please get them some experienced support if we are going to stick by them long term. The Venter situation seems just like the Edwards debacle when things just got worse rather than better.
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New Defence coach, (from Rugby league), New Backs Coach plus skills and Fitness Coaches required ASAP!!!
The best running lines in our back play came from Blair when he had to cover for Bell. Suddenly with quick ball from Steele and Blair on the crash ball we started making them have to think about their defence.
A neutral here - why on earth did the coach, (whoever) decide to bring on three complete green horn front rowers, all at the same time, at a crucial stage of the match. Of course they are going to **** up ! They needed to be drip fed in so the experience was still there to help them.
Why oh why did we ever sack Glen...?
With reference to the above, reminds me of the Ireland team pre Brian 'O' Driscol days.One of the pundits when asked why Ireland lost most of their matches in a given period given their strength in depth, pundit replied Ireland have 15 good players, the only problem there are 15 captains in the team on the pitch at any one time.
Theres nothing in this team, bar Lewington that says we are Premier League.We are almost doing a London Welsh job.We buy has beens on their last legs, or budget players and with the poor coaching team look where we are, a reflection of what we bought and managed, bottom of the league playing poor amateur rugby.
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Hi there,
I'm a mom and guardian of my 2 adult step sons. In light of the recent Target Stores restroom saga, I got to thinking about what their rights are as far as an opposite sex attendant (Me) in the restroom.
They are not physically disabled and don't need help with toileting. The problem is safety. They are 33 and 34 years old with a mentality of a 12-13 year old. And they say things in the mens room that raises eyebrows and could get them attention that neither they nor I would want them to have!
For instance: Matt will say "oh baby that feels good" when he is urinating. Tom, who is 6'3", has stood next to my father, who is 5'6", and said "I'm big huh Dennis?", referring to his height!
One time when they were young, like 9 or 10 I was at a park and sent them in an empty mens room. Few minutes later a guy walks in with a huge bloody knife! Of course I freaked out and went in. The guy was rinsing the knife off, and had been fishing apparently.
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Why do I wake up choking on saliva?
I`ve heard of a sleep disorder that causes a person to choke on their saliva during sleep, but I can`t find info on any cause or treatment.
This happens to me often (probably once a month or so), mainly if I fall asleep on the couch while lying on my side watching tv. It`s like I forget to swallow, and the saliva pools up in my mouth until it overflows and runs down my windpipe (or I accidentally inhale it.)
Once in a while I`ll wake up just as it`s starting, so I can stop it in time. But other times I will awaken suddenly in a panic, jumping upright and gasping for air – coughing and trying to get my airway cleared. (This usually takes a good half hour.)
During the day I sometimes find myself in deep concentration and realize I`ve forgotten to swallow for a while. Do I have some kind of faulty swallowing reflex? Could I die from this?
Swallowing is affected by a wide variety of disorders and conditions. Below is a brief assessment of the information you have provided and a guarded speculation regarding the potential causes of your problem.
The swallowing function shares several components with the breathing function. Particularly, swallowing and breathing share a common pathway, that is the throat, and thus close coordination is required between the two functions to avoid swallowing into the lungs (aspiration). Swallowing normally occurs at the end of a breath in the awake seated person. When we swallow, there is a cessation of breathing (or we stop breathing and temporarily hold our breath) and the vocal cords, the entrance to the lungs, close to prevent aspiration. This coordination between swallowing and breathing is present during sleep as well as wakefulness. During sleep, secretions in the upper airways stimulate the swallowing reflex by producing brief arousals from sleep (brain activation) that results in closure of the vocal cords to protect against aspiration.
Smoking, alcohol, nasal congestion and post nasal drip, along with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are all conditions that can damage the mucosa of the upper airway and may result in impaired swallowing. A common sleep condition: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasingly recognized as having a strong association with impaired swallowing function during sleep.
You describe that your swallowing is more problematic when you are lying down, suggesting a positional component to your problem. This would occur most commonly in individuals who have post-nasal drip, GERD or possible OSA. The build up of saliva in the back of your throat would most commonly suggest either post-nasal drip or GERD as the source of your problems. However, with the limited information and without an examination, it's impossible to say for sure.
I suggest a thorough review of your medical history including medications, habits, and existing conditions. An exam of the upper airway including the nasal mucosa and the throat is also needed. If you have symptoms of snoring and disrupted sleep, or daytime sleepiness, you may need a sleep study. You should probably start with a visit to you primary care doctor. Referral to an Ear Nose and Throat specialist, a Gastroenterologist or a speech therapist are all possible, depending on the results of your initial examination.
Take heart, as the problem you are describing is not likely to be life-threatening and, with proper management, can probably be controlled and/or effectively treated.
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The Cowboys defense was not good this season, leading some to wonder whether defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin would return for a second season with the team.
There was at least one player on the team who took to life with Kiffin at the controls, though. Defensive tackle Jason Hatcher thrived on the interior of the 4-3 look, picking up 11 sacks and two forced fumbles on the year while giving the Cowboys at least one place they could look to for consistent effort and production on defense this season.
Hatcher is headed for free agency, but he says neither Kiffin's status nor his history with the Cowboys is going to be a factor when he decides on where to play his football in 2014. Hatcher will be 32 before next season starts and he's looking to get paid first and foremost.
"I'm going to get what I deserve and get what I'm worth," Hatcher said, via ESPNDallas.com. "Age don't matter. Whatever. If you ain't talking what I want, I don't want to talk to 'em."
What Hatcher feels he deserves and what the market tells him he's worth could wind up being very different, but it might not matter to the Cowboys as they have to unravel some cap problems before they start thinking about new offers.


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For the past few years, I've dedicated many of my nights and weekends to supporting California's schools as a volunteer and director at two education nonprofits. That experience has solidified the nagging doubts about our education system that I had as a student in California public schools (Glendale Unified) more than a decade ago.
As a kid, I never understood why, regardless of our individual talents or interests, we all had to learn at the same pace. Or why watching a documentary on river dams in school counted as class but building one in my backyard did not.
Today much sound and fury is being spent on the new Common Core standards — detailed expectations for what every student must learn at every step of their public school career — and Gov. Jerry Brown's new funding formula for local schools. Those are steps in the right direction.
Yet by themselves those policy shifts do nothing to change the basic factory-like structure that sucks the life out of public school.
We still batch students by age in 2014 — as if their most important attribute is their date of manufacture. We notify students that they should go to their next class by ringing bells, the same signal used for shift changes in 19th century factories. We measure student achievement with standardized tests.
Public schools are run with the logic of mass production and the goal of optimizing the outcomes of average students. As Tyler Cowen points out in his book, "Average is Over," the world economy increasingly rewards rare and exceptional talents.
What if high school sophomores watch the film "A Beautiful Mind" and are inspired to start playing around with game theory? Why not let them? Under the logic of the current public school system, the proper response is another question: How can we put a game theory teacher in every high school? Standardization is the natural reflex.
The better question is: Why do we need a teacher for game theory at all? Why not let precocious students learn from the wealth of knowledge in their communities and around the world? Technology makes it easier to open those doors. We don't need to push iPads into classrooms. We need the will to reimagine what constitutes a classroom in a world where every student can go online.
I remember all the things I learned outside the classroom. After school, and free of adults, our little gang of kids in La Crescenta would play games on the streets and venture into the nearby canyon in the foothills of L.A., where we learned important lessons in autonomy and self-directed inquiry. We often needed to resolve a freeze tag rule dispute, and thereby gained sound experience in problem solving. And if we tried to build a dam on the canyon stream and needed information on dam construction, we'd figure out the right people or books to consult.
Some people say the public schools won't change until we spend enough money on education or vaporize the teachers unions or something. The real barrier though is an ingrained industrial paradigm that says school must be limited to predetermined curriculum taught by a few specialized teachers.
Why can't students connect with a person who has experience that aligns with their professional, intellectual or other educational interests? Why can't class happen in a coworking space or a canyon? That would certainly beat watching dull documentaries in 45-minute chunks.
The definition of a classroom, according to Dictionary.com, is "any place where one learns or gains experience." Maybe one day we'll look at how students actually learn and build an education system founded on that human need rather than the demands of mass production.
Now that'd be a revolution.
Patrick Atwater is the co-founder of Stag Hunt Enterprises, Inc. This piece was adapted for Zocalo Public Square from the essay "Reforming Education Reform" from the inaugural Summer Stag Hunt magazine.


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Our facility is quite old. We see over 100,000 patients per year in an ED environment which includes:
- 1 trauma resuscitation bay
- 4 medical resuscitation beds
- 32 "regular" telemetry beds
- 6 fast track beds cannibalized to be regular tele beds
- 4 observation beds also so cannibalized
- 3 "real" fast track beds
And the physical plant is essentially the only rate-limiting factor in our ability to move patients through. The docs are well-staffed (overstaffed, some might say), and the nursing staffing could be better but is adequate, and the hospital is great when it comes to admissions (we never board patients in the ED more than 2-3 hours). There just isn't enough physical space to put any more patients (I have suggested bunk beds, but administration doesn't like the idea). And I get the feeling that the business would be there for us if we could build the capacity.
So we are building a new shop. I just got back from a planning meeting. It is going to be absolutely gargantuan, costing in the range of half a billion dollars, with an ED only slightly small than one in the Death Star. The footprint of the ED will be over a football field on each side, over 100,000 square feet, sporting 90 beds.
That's planned out as 4 "pods" of 20 beds each, and one ten-bed Fast Track. For comparison purposes, the median ED in the US is probably about 20 beds. It boggles the mind and scares the crap out of me.
You see, I have to run this joint. Not alone, of course, and thank god for that. But how on earth am I going to staff that place? I have a couple of years to get ready, fortunately, but consider the imponderables:
- How many patients will there be? Will our volume jump 10% the first year? 15%? 20%?
- How many docs will have to be on shift during peak hours?
- How many during off hours?
- What time of day will I flex up and down?
- How many shifts will I need to schedule?
- How many doctors will I need to employ to fill those shifts?
- Should we get specialized peds ER docs? etc etc etc.
So, exciting, but I get palpitations and chest tightness just thinking about the challenge. Hey, and I'm a little sweaty and my left hand is sort of tingling . . . .


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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Celebrating Family With Personalized Art Work
Today, I'm going to give you
a sneak-peek into
my house.
This is my favorite wall
in my family room.
We recently rearranged our
family room
to make it more
family (user) friendly.
By mixing things up
it keeps life a bit more interesting
since we spend so much time at home.
It also gave us more room
for playing trains,
pillow forts, etc.
It also gave us a
big blank wall
needed some
art work.
I prefer to
use what we have
when it comes to decorating.
I happened to have three canvases in my
art studio
with a half finished painting
I didn't like.
I gessoed over the painting
with black gesso
(for you non-artist folks,
it works like a primer on canvas)
Bonus: It's a wrapped canvas so I just painted
the sides black = no need to frame!
Then, I enlisted the Frog Princess
to help me paint
the canvases with fun
bold brush strokes
in acrylic craft paint.
We painted one canvas in shades of Red and Orange.
The second one in Yellows and Greens.
The third in Blues and Violet.
Then I printed a collection
of favorite family photos
on photo paper
(with our computer printer)
from the past few years.
The girls helped me sort the photos
into categories by their main colors,
(if you're not sure, just squint
to see what the dominate color-scheme is...)
I played with the photos
on the dry painted canvases
with scraps of various papers
from my ephemera collection....
Once I had everything where I liked it,
I just started Modge-Podging (yes it's a verb)
the papers and photos
to the canvas with
Matte finish Mod Podge
and a foam craft brush.
We also raided my stash
of hardware store
paint samples.
I cut out flower shapes
from the paint samples
with my Ellison press
and used small
scrap-booking grommets
to attach them to the canvas
(just poke a tiny hole with an exacto-knife)
I love this little metal bookmark
the Frog Princess made me
with a scrap of embossing foil
when we did this project
last year.
I just used a little grommet to attach
it to the canvas.
I just love it,
it makes me smile every time
I look at it.
Color your walls
and your family
with LOVE
in the New Year.
* * This project was featured on Mod Podge Rocks! * *
Thanks so much Amy : )
Labels: Create, Family, Making Memories, Mod Podge, Paint Sample Crafts
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Homemade Christmas Crafts: Easy Ornaments with Craft Supplies on Hand
I used to love making ornaments
like these when I was a little girl.
My own little girls like making them too!
Just fold some lace "accordian style"
string it on pipe cleaners with some beads
and you've got festive little
wreaths and candy canes to hang on the tree or in a sunny window!
When the weather outside is frightful...
we craft.
simple crafts
for these quiet days
before Christmas.
I will be taking a blogging break
for a few days to enjoy
the holidays with my little family.
Wishing you all a very safe
and Merry Christmas!
Labels: Christmas, Create, Holidays, Making Memories, Pom-Pom Fun, Preschool
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Re-cycled Christmas Wrapping Paper Fashion Show!
Some of you Super Greenies
out there won't have any
paper gift wrap
this holiday season...
this post is
for the rest of us.
"Shades of Red and Peppermint Ball Gown"
Those of us who are recipients from
generous grandparents.
Those of us who have children
attending public schools
with a major annual
gift wrap sales fundraiser
(clogging our closets and under bed boxes with
rolls of fun two-sided prints)
WE will have
a bit of paper leftover on
Christmas morning.
Before you haul it off to the
recycling bin,
Give your kids some tape
and staplers.
Get your camera ready.
Crank up the
Wookies and Cats Meowing Jingle Bells
have yourself a
Merry Little
Fashion Show!
"Chickadee Print Mermaid-Style Gown"
Moms, dads, and grandparents
are welcome participants!
Labels: Christmas, Create, Holidays, No Sew Project, Preschool, Recycle Crafts, School Age
Homemade Christmas Crafts: Drinking Straw and Bead Stars
I saw this fun craft idea
in a parenting magazine and showed it to the girls.
The best part was it was a craft
that we could all do.
Mini-Saurus and I teamed up on the "Rainbow Star"
and the Frog Princess made hers all by herself.
Just lay out 5 pipe cleaners
and start stringing beads
and bits of cut up straws on them.
Once you finish stringing them...
It is easier if you lay
the straws on your table
in a star shape before you
try to connect them.
Just twist the ends
of the pipe cleaners together
(to connect them)
at each point of the star.
NOTE: For better stability,
I recommend twisting the pipe cleaners
together where they overlap on the star.
They make me happy.
Labels: Christmas, Create, Holidays, Homemade Gifts, Preschool, School Age
Monday, December 21, 2009
Homemade Christmas Crafts: Christmas Tree Sewing Lesson
I saw this lovely idea
over at scrumdilly-do blog
and couldn't wait to make trees
with my girls.
First we cut out symmetrical trees
from a piece of folded over felt.
Then, we pinned them to
the center of our fabric.
You could have the child sew the tree
to the fabric by hand,
but since I was doing this with
younger children,
I sewed the tree to the fabric
with my sewing machine.
Stretch your fabric
in an embroidery hoop.
(Note: you could paint the hoop
or let your child decorate it
with markers for more bling)
Help your child thread a needle
and sew beads,
jingle bells
to the tree to decorate it.
The Frog Princess drew stars
with an orange sharpie on yellow felt
and cut them out as tree toppers.
Frog Princess loved it,
(she kept saying she was having sewing lessons
just like Felicity and Kirsten
from the AMG books)
Mini-Saurus quit on the second button
but she did like
picking out the bling
for the tree and having me sew it on
for her.
A sweet wall hanging
or ornament to showcase
a lovely first sewing lesson!
and warm up with
when your yard looks like this!
Labels: Christmas, Create, Fun With Felt, Holidays, Homemade Gifts, Making Memories, Preschool, School Age, Sewing Fun
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Celebrating Christmas: St. Lucia Was Here
A scene from our house last weekend...
"Saint Lucia invites you to breakfast."
This is what happens when you read
"Kirsten's Surprise"
(from the American Girl Doll book series)
to your 6.5 year old.
She raided dad's white undershirts to make her "dress"
The silk scarves in the playroom for the
red sash and green wreath.
A wreath form from my art studio.
One of my battery operated votive candles
from the kitchen table centerpiece.
Some of grandpa's yummy
blueberry orange bread
to serve on a play kitchen plate.
Pretty cute.
Good thing she didn't try to put
candles on her head!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Homemade Christmas Gifts: Shrinky Dink Photo Ornaments
What could be more fun
and more personal
than Christmas Ornaments
with family photos?!
I was SO EXCITED
when I found ink jet printable
shrinky dink film
at our local craft store (Michaels).
I got to work making ornaments
for teachers, bus drivers,
grandmas, and myself!
The Mini-Saurus and her sassy self
in her red glitter shoes.
(made one for me
and one for grandma)
You have to read the directions
and adjust your printer
color settings
to dilute the color and crank up the contrast.
I trimmed my corners of my film
with my scrapbooking corner rounder punch.
I used a star shaped hole punch
for most of the ornaments.
After they baked in the oven,
I used gold craft wire,
needle nose wire pliers, and
assorted glass beads from my
collection to make the "hangers"
Teacher gift for Mini-Saurus'
preschool teacher
(photo of them on the first day of school)
The Frog Princess' Bus Driver.
(Bus Driver Gift)
remember the hand sanitizer
and school bus
we made last year?
Another Teacher Gift
The Frog Princess and her teacher this year!
Labels: Christmas, Create, Holidays, Homemade Gifts, Making Memories, Printable
Friday, December 18, 2009
Homemade Christmas Gifts: Stocking Stuffer Exchange
is hosting the
Handmade Stocking Swap 2009.
I had 14 kids to make goodies for
ranging in age from
10 months old to 6 years old!!
I made a Crinkle Fleece Star
for the 10 month old.
Felt pouches for each of the three
1 year-olds containing
my Rainbow
And finally...did you guess it?
for all of the big kids.
I saved mini plastic bottles
from drive-through chocolate milk
(thank you Burger King)
and small water bottles
to use as our rice bottles.
I made a big batch of rainbow rice
with the girls.
Then we added tiny goodies
to the rice and bottles:
birthday candles, paper clips,
pom-poms, mini toothpick flags,
beads, polly pocket shoes,
a shiny penny, feathers, etc.
I super-glued the lids
onto the bottles
so there won't be any spills!
What are you putting in
your stockings this year?!
Labels: Christmas, Create, Food Coloring Fun, Holidays, Homemade Gifts, Rainbow, Sewing Fun
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Homemade Christmas Gift: Stocking Stuffer Preview
I participated in the kid's stocking stuffer gift exchange
hosted by Between the Hitching Posts.
Any guesses about what I made for the big kids
in our stocking stuffer exchange?
I'll give you three hints:
Okay...now guess.
If you know me and my blog
this won't be too hard!
Labels: Christmas, Create, Holidays, Homemade Gifts
* Homemade Christmas Crafts: Pine Cone Elves
I participated in the
and this year's theme was "Fairy Tales"
I don't know why, but for some reason the first thing
that came to my mind were pine cone elves when I heard this theme.
So, I embarked on a mini crafty journey
to make some little elf friends to spread some holiday cheer.
I used a small pine cone for the body
(yummy cinnamon scented ones
swiped borrowed from a potpourri mix!)
and a wooden bead for the head (attached with glue gun)
The faces were drawn with permanent markers.
The arms and legs were made with brown pipe cleaners
trimmed and tucked into the pine cones.
(A dab of glue from the glue gun kept them from dismembering themselves.)
I hand-sewed the hats from felt, then added a dab of
glue to keep them in place.
Their scarves are scraps of my rainbow fleece.
The mittens and shoes were cut from felt scraps
and glued in place around the tips of the pipe cleaner appendages.
My elfy friends waving goodbye as they set off on their
cross-country adventures for the ornament swap!
I made a couple of extras for our tree but my kids stole them...
I think they're visiting Fairy Land.
A very sad photo of my elves when they were starting out!
Labels: Christmas, Create, Fun With Felt, Holidays, Homemade Gifts, Markers
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