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Elliot Pulham, The Space Foundation, Friday, 1-11-13 January 12, 2013Posted by The Space Show in Uncategorized.
Tags: "Pioneering: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space, aerospace industry, Apollo Program, commercial space industry., Elliot Pulham, ISS, lunar settlement, NASA Commission, NASA Jobs Program, NASA Long-Term Plan, NASA management, NASA Pioneering Doctrine, NASA purpose, NewSpace, pioneering, policy implementation, space exploration, Space Foundation, space policy, space settlement/colonization
Elliot Pulham, The Space Foundation, Friday, 1-11-13
Guest: Elliot Pulham. Topics: The Space Foundation's White Paper, "Pioneering: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space." Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, https://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. We welcomed back Elliot Pulham, CEO of The Space Foundation (www.spacefoundation.org) to discuss their new White Paper, "Pioneering: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space." You can download both the Executive Summary and the actual paper at www.spacefoundation.org/programs/research-and-analysis/pioneering. Our guest was with us for the first hour of the program. During our time with him, we discussed the Pioneering white paper, the reason for it, and its approach to sustaining U.S. space leadership. Mr. Pulham defined pioneering for us and when asked, we learned that it was broader and more inclusive than the more frequently used terms of settlement or colonization. We talked about why NASA needed a purpose, one that was clearly defined and articulated throughout the organization, plus the congressional and executive branches of government. We talked about basic NASA management improvements plus a host of strategic and tactical recommendations to improve our civil space policy and program. Listeners had many questions for our guest ranging from how reforms within NASA and our political systems would actually be implemented to needing general public support for Pioneering to become the NASA organizational purpose. Other issues that came up included how to transition from one year funding battles to long term project financing. The NewSpace segment came up as did space advocacy organizations with listeners asking if the advocacy proponents need to speak with a more unified voice than from their respective and often diverse positions. In the last few minutes of our discussion, I asked our guest for the implementation process. Here, we learned what the Space Foundation has been doing since going public with their policy proposals and their plans for continuing to push for the Pioneering purpose and program. We also talked about the role each of us can play in pursuing this type of seed change within NASA, Congress, and the Executive Branch to implement space policy changes for the better. We did return after the hour for a very short second segment in which I announced some date changes for programs given the start of my teaching my UND commercial space graduate class.
If you have comments/questions for Mr. Pulham about the Space Foundation White Paper, please post them on The Space Show blog URL above.
- 1. Dwayne - January 18, 2013
I wish I had paid attention and known that he was going to discuss their report, because I would have called in with a question. I think that the discussion missed a key aspect of the Space Foundation's report, which was that it calls for eliminating several long-standing NASA missions, including aeronautics and Earth science. This is something that people occasionally suggest in comments on blogs and discussion groups, but usually without much thought. The Space Foundation report at least recognizes that you cannot do this to NASA without changing the agency's charter–these are not things that NASA does on the side, they are actually in the foundational document for the agency.
What I would have asked is why the authors consider this proposal to be reasonable. Are Earth sciences, astronomy and aeronautics not worth doing at all? If those missions are eliminated from NASA, will they/should they be done by another government agency or agencies? If so, would their budgets go with them? How would those budget reductions affect NASA overall? And if those missions went to other agencies, would that possibly increase overall costs, because those agencies would then have to duplicate some functions/facilities that are currently handled by NASA?
Few people are aware of it, but last year there was proposed legislation in Congress to transfer the weather satellite program from NOAA to NASA (in other words, exactly the _opposite_ of what some space enthusiasts believe should happen). The justification for such a move–which was not approved–was that NOAA is unable to effectively manage that program and NASA would be better able to do it. Now the advocates for transferring missions like Earth science from NASA to NOAA don't actually care about Earth science, so their proposal is usually based upon the premise that the mission is not worth doing, so who cares if it is done badly? But that's not a good policy argument, and it's not a winning policy argument, because it is essentially an argument in favor of waste and inefficiency rather than better government.
So the Space Foundation's proposal to make NASA focused on "pioneering" is based upon the premise that this is more important than many other NASA missions. But there are many people, institutions, and not to mention a long history, that disagrees that these other missions are unimportant. I hope that if the Space Foundation continues to advocate this, that they address that issue. Don't simply include the people who agree with them, but the people whose ox they are suggesting needs goring.
- 2. The Space Show: Elliot Pulham of the Space Foundation | Space-for-All at HobbySpace - January 14, 2013
[…] Elliot Pulham, CEO of The Space Foundation, spoke on The Space Show last Friday about the Foundation's white paper, Pioneering: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space, and about other aspects of space policy: Elliot Pulham, The Space Foundation, Friday, 1-11-13 « Thespaceshow's Blog […]


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Why we love this: bully sticks are great for puppies and seniors as they are soft on teeth but long lasting and digestible! Aaaand, these bully sticks are dried longer to be odor free! This 8oz pack is a great buy at a great price!
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A while ago I was thinking about the story of Thumbelina, and how it always bothered me that she escapes two marriages only to become a bride at the end of the story.
Then I happened upon Barbara Ensor's Thumbelina, Tiny Runaway Bride. Well OF COURSE I had to check it out.
It's a pretty faithful retelling of the story, with some wonderful details, like Thumbelina writing in her diary, and then writing in it again in larger letters so her mother can read it. Her extremely protective mother, whom Thumbelina loves but would like to perhaps get a break from once in a while. Understandably--after all, mother IS reading her diary!
The adventure begins when her mother agrees to let her sleep outside one warm night in early spring, and as we all surely recall, that's when she's kidnapped by a mother frog to be a bride for Frog Jr. Ensor does a nice job of putting us in Thumbelina's head. This particular Thumbelina is resourceful and full of moxie and spirit.
The book is a quick read, full of black paper cutouts to illustrate the story--with an interesting note in the back about Hans Christian Anderson and how he used to make illustrations in the same way.
Ensor's additions are inventive and bring the story up to date for a modern audience. If you like the original story, but were perhaps unsatisfied with the matrimonial ending, definitely don't let this runaway bride get away from you!


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High Court for Justice
Media frenzy over graffiti on High Court wall'One does not tear down a synagogue. We want a Jewish state,' someone wrote. The press is running amok.
'We're an army of people protecting our nation'Chief of terror victims' association explains the urgency of terrorists' home demolitions in special Arutz Sheva interview.
By the numbers: 1,703 terror attacks since the start of 2015Formal gov't report to the High Court shows dramatic rise in terror, demands immediate action to demolish terrorists' homes.
Minister: High Court is 'neutralizing' Israel's citizensLikud's Miri Regev says judges will bear responsibility for terror wave, after court postpones home demolitions.
Minister: High Court has 'broken its own records of absurdity'Levin slams 'delusional' court; Jewish Home: NIF reached a new peak of Israel-hatred with motion to postpone terrorist home demolitions.
High Court Favors Hunger Striker's ReleaseIslamic Jihad terrorist Mohammed Allan's administrative detention cancelled - and he could be released if he has extensive brain damage.
Lawyers, Arab MK Demand Hunger Striker's Immediate ReleaseA reported deal to release terrorist prisoner Mohammed Allan is not good enough for his legal team, who demand his release 'this minute.'
Shaked Sets Taskforce to 'Show High Court the Way'Justice Minister forms legal team to ease construction in Judea-Samaria. 'We must ensure [demolitions] never happen again.'
Yehuda Glick: Let Me Testify in Terrorist's Home Demolition CaseTemple Mount rights activist and terror survivor applies to contest petition keeping his would-be-assassin's home from demolition.
Supreme Court Paves Way Again for Infiltrator LawHigh Court for Justice petition struck down Tuesday, paving way for Holot detention center to be re-opened.
'The High Court for Justice Works for the Infiltrators'MK Miri Regev visits south Tel Aviv in the wake of the High Court shooting down anti-infiltration laws once again; vows to fight it.
High Court to Decide if Hamas Terrorists Can Be DeportedNIF-funded NGO involved in Hamas terrorists' appeal against their deportation from Israel, in possible precedent-setting case.
Netanyahu Revives Infiltrator LawLaws to hamper illegal immigration to be given another vote; amendments include wide-ranging changes to employment, detention policies.
Menashe Arbiv Submits to Questioning in Pinto Corruption CaseFormer Lahav 433 Commander still not charged in alleged role - and may have information invalidating Pinto's plea deal.
State Defends Hareidi Draft Amid Legal BattleThree petitions submitted to the High Court provoke firm state response: the draft law is here to stay.
Minister Decries 'Black Day for Rule of Law'High Court overturned Infiltrators' Law for the second time Monday. Nationalists dismayed, leftists pleased.
Zionist, Hareidi Yeshivas Join Forces to Fight Funding CutsAssociations for Yeshivas across the religious spectrum join to petition High Court to cancel funding cuts for Torah study.
NGO: High Court 'Trampling Voters' Will'The High Court decision to freeze budgets meant for yeshivas is 'an attempt to dictate the results of legislative process.'
MK Chetboun Slams High Court's Yeshiva SanctionsJewish Home MK says judges must realize that legislation is the responsibility of elected representatives, not theirs.
Family Al Qaeda Terrorist Held by Israel Denies ChargesTerrorist's mother claims son 'just wanted to study microbiology'; officials say he planned to release anthrax into urban center.
Supreme Court 'Sorry' to Evacuate Arab RentersSupreme Court rules Arab family must leave Jewish family's Jerusalem home, but expresses upset over verdict.
Supreme Court Built to Masonic Guidelines?Article in Maariv points to Eye of Providence, pyramids, Rothschilds' involvement as tell-tale signs.


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何謂金匱? 什麼是金匱??? ...必也正名乎...
真要為這金屬的箱型物品定出一個較為中庸又貫穿古今的用法...[金匱] 不失為一個很好的選擇。但這金匱的本質就必須是要符合現代安全概念所設計出來的
常有人問到,為什麼要買金匱 ?
What does it mean by Safe?
What is Safe? Does the name really imply to what it meant?
The explanation of "Safe":
In ancient time, the locker made of gold was used to store important papers and document. It is also a metaphor of tight sealing. According to the 49th scroll of written document of Han Dynasty: "Hide the engraved treasures in the golden locker in order to hand them down to later generations." In San-sheng recorded poem written by Liu Yu-xi of Tang Dynasty to Chen Lang-zhong on renovation of Qi Zhao Zji Historical Court, it stated that: "While renovating the court, I often see Emperor Tongguan writing and storing the papers in the golden locker." These explain that "security locker" is an iron cabinet used to store cash or valuables. The so-called "safety box" is referred to as a box made of sheet iron with asbestos interlining, and a special keypad or a lock on the door.
The current explanation version from now:
"Safe" is referred to as: The security safe used to store cash or valuables.
"Iron cabinet" is referred to as: A cabinet made of sheet iron.
According to explanation from Chinese dictionary compiled by the Ministry of Education, the above four terms almost described a same item, but most modern people adopt to use safes (boxes) to explain them. However, a careful analysis of the meaning of the text, we can still classify and describe them more specifically.
The vault has a closely meaning to warehouse, where it should be interpreted as a room having the size of a warehouse space similar to the vault adopted by modern banks. These vaults usually come with a vault door.
The "insurance" of safe seems to explain that it has been insured with an additional commercial insurance. The wooden character by the side of "cabinet" text seems to signify a cabinet made of wood.
Based on modern classification, iron cabinet is referred to as a box unit formed by sheet iron (without any anti-theft interlining), and comes with a similar iron door and a lock. Such item often gives us an impression of weak anti-theft function, and, according to current international safety tests, it belongs to a box product with low anti-theft effect.
It is indeed a good choice for us to use this cabinet-shaped product, or better known as "safe" that has been used in the past until present time. But the quality of this safe equipment must have anti-theft and fire resistant functions to comply with the modern safety concept, and that this safe can also be defined as an exclusive personal storage space.
People often ask. Why do we need to buy a safe?
No matter how little money you have, you tend to own some personal private possessions or documents, and these things ought to be placed in a safe storage space to let you sleep at ease and move forward without worries. In the course of pursuing fame and fortune, we might have ignored to install a safe for our own self. We might not understand metaphysics and numerology, but we must not be deprived of privacy rights and infringed by anybody!
Picking a good safe and a good safe supplier is just like building a sustainable heritage foundation for yourself and your future generations. Perhaps a hundred years or a thousand years later, somebody will thank you for the family heirlooms you left behind.


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Richard Powell
Richard Powell, he's a blacksmith from Ceredigion. He makes these really fine, delicate almost, beam hooks in four different sizes, cup hooks and, if I'm lucky these exquisite little candle-snuffers too.
He is primarily an organic farmer so he doesn't get the opportunity to fire his forge up on a regular basis so stock comes in in irregular chunks, hence…no photos .. he's all sold out.
As soon as he brings some work in I'll take some photos', post them up and ask him for a proper write-up.


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My Interests
The primary focus of my present research is on submarine impact craters and their contribution to climate change and megatsunamis. This research grew out of my work on the thermal history of the earth when Ann Isley and I discovered that mantle plumes had the same periodicity as impact cratering events (Isley and Abbott, 2002, Journal of Geology, 110, 141-158). We did a compilation of impact cratering events and found that the record was woefully undersampled (Abbott and Isley, 2002. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 205, 53-62). As a result, I started to look for impact craters on the ocean floor. I found that the Holocene age impact crater candidates could be located using a combination of bathymetry derived from satellite altimetry and the directions to the source of chevron dunes. I am now part of a research group (the Holocene Impact Working Group) that is focusing on two goals: looking at the effect of submarine impacts on climate and determining if chevron dunes are megatsunami deposits. We have located a candidate crater set in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia with an inferred age of AD 572±86 (Abbott et al., 2007). The craters have produced impact spherules of magnetite, impact glass, and probable shocked quartz. The date of AD 572±86 is, within error, the same as the age of the climate downturn at AD 536. Ice core work is underway to see if the samples of the GISP2 ice core dating to 536 A.D. contain impact ejecta from the Carpentaria craters. We are also working on samples from chevron dunes in Madagascar to see if they contain impact ejecta.
Past Research Focus
My past research was on the thermal history of the earth, and the manner in which heat transport through the crust and upper mantle influenced geological processes, both ancient and present-day.
An important theme in my past research centers about my theory that plate tectonics - meaning sea floor spreading and subduction - has been active over nearly the entire span of earth history, that is, since the early Archean era 4 billion years ago. The key difference between ancient and present-day tectonics is due to the ever decreasing thickness of oceanic crust caused by falling upper-mantle temperature. The most important consequence of this decrease, which I investigated in my 1984 Abbott & Hoffman Tectonics paper, has been a change in the style of subduction, from predominantly shallow-dipping "buoyant" subduction in the Archean to predominantly steeply-dipping "Andean" subduction today. The rarity of Archean andesites and potassium-rich granites is thus explained. In my 1991 Geophys. Res. Lett. paper I propose that buoyant subduction is also responsible for the formation of the thick tectosphere beneath Archean cratons, because buoyant oceanic lithosphere is carried beneath and underplates originally thinner continental lithosphere. This underplating mechanism is able to explain the low degree of metamorphism of most cratons, because the mantle is thichened without significant horizontal compression of the crust.
Without independent information on the amount of cooling of the upper mantle, and hence the thickness of oceanic crust through geologic time, these ideas would be rather speculative. I have therefore concentrated my recent efforts on deriving an upper mantle cooling history from petrological data (my 1994 Abbott et al. J. Geophy. Res. paper). This work used measurements of the iron-magnesium ratio for a suite of "MORB-like" rocks to infer their temperature of formation. We are able to estimate both the distribution of mantle temperatures at any one time in earth history and a clear decrease of the mean temperature with time. These temperature data, together with a Mackenzie & Bickle - style model for crustal production, allow us to predict the time of transition between styles of subduction. The timing agrees very well with appearance of rock suites associated with Andean subduction.


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One Mission Stories "After the Show" - Millie YoungFebruary 12 2015
We hope you enjoyed last night's (Sunday, Feb. 15) One Mission Stories, OMS' radio program, featuring OMS missionary Millie Young, who has served with One Mission Society for the past 60 years! Millie faithfully served in Colombia for 49 of those years...and even now, in her 80s, that nation is still in her heart and she makes yearly trips back and regularly raises funds for the children's schools there. (Photo: Millie, in the center, recently wrote her biography, Hidden Treasures [see below on how to order], which she shares about her Colombia jungle adventures, about the tragedy that befell her husband, and so many more fun and inspiring stories. Also pictured: OMS editor, Lori McFall (L) and Sandee Lee (R), Millie's friend who helped with the book.)
Everyone has a story ... enjoy Millie's!
Here are our "After the Show" resources to better connect you with things you heard about on last night's program.
GO: Do you want to be a missionary, either short- or long-term with OMS? Check out the opportunities, including all the upcoming short-term trips with MFM.
GIVE: If you would like to donate to any OMS ministries, you can do so online.
PRAY: Pray for Millie-that her book would speak to hearts and be challenged to GO. Also pray for her yearly trips to Colombia...and those who accompany her to see the beauty in this country she loves so much.
If you would like to pray for other OMS needs, visit our OMS prayer wall.
COMMUNICATION RESOURCES: Are you looking for OMS books, videos, OMS Outreach magazine, social media connections, etc...check out our media website: https://oms.media
You can also purchase OMS books by contacting the OMS World HQ... call or email Lori McFall at 317.888.3333, ext. 366, or email email@example.com.
MILLIE'S BOOK: Would you like to buy Millie's book, Hidden Treasures, that shares her missionary story? You can buy it on Amazon or by calling Lori at OMS.
If you'd like a FREE copy of His Banner Over Me by Florence Cavender, write to Lori at: email@example.com. The first 100 to respond will receive this free gift.
INFO: Tune in to next week's One Mission Stories to hear from OMS missionaries Tim and Shirley Roehl. Tim serves in Member Development-mostly involved in training, and Shirley serves as our corporate secretary. If you would like to know more about any of our ministries around the world, please email us at email@example.com.
If you missed this program or any of our previous programs, click here to listen to the broadcast/podcast on podbean.
Each week, you can listen live on Freedom 95 at 95.9 FM or 950 AM or live streaming at www.freedom95.us. Our programs air every Sunday night from 7-8 p.m.


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The City is about to begin construction of a "new" Reeder Road. To do so, the City will close Reeder Road from the round-a-bout to the FM 212 connection just north of U.S. Highway 80. The City will close the road on June 24 and begin construction on June 25. The project is estimated to be completed by Spring 2020, pending any weather delays.


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Newsletter Signup
For the sake of simplicity and expediency, the Fund is using the Wisconsin Common Grant Application and the following eligibility guidelines to make the first round of awards.
Funded activities:
Applicants should indicate how they will serve populations most at-risk and impacted by HIV and STIs in and around Milwaukee. Both promising novel approaches as well as established and effective strategies related to the following activities will be considered for funding:
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The Fund anticipates making five (5) awards of up to $50,000
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The Fund expects projects to be for no more than one year. Projects should be ready to begin within 30 days of award notice.
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Format and submission:
Application packages, including the program budget, should be consolidated into one pdf document and be sent to Bill Keeton, ARCW Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer electronically at email@example.com. The narrative section should be no more than 8 pages, 12 point font, single spaced.
If you have questions about the Fund, please contact Bill by email or phone at 414.225.1572.
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I know I won't work as long as Pope Benedict or Sid Hartman or Lynne Lunna, the long-time River Room hostess in Saint Paul. Lunna passed away in 2008, after a 75-year career. (Despite our 50-something year age difference, I'm pretty sure Sid can lap me right now.)
Where do you see yourself? Will you work forever, retire at 65 or earlier, or will you be in a new combo of work in your older years? Why? If you're retired now, are you working? Do you enjoy it?
"Working in retirement" is a relatively new phenomenon. Do you think it's the new normal?
According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute's Retirement Confidence Survey in 1991, just 11 percent of workers expected to retire after age 65. Twenty-one years later, in 2012, 37 percent of workers report they expect to wait until after age 65 to retire. At the same time, the percentage of workers expecting to retire before age 65 has decreased from 50 percent in 1991 to 24 percent.
Do you represent these research results?
Citizens League's Capitol Solutions Breakfast Series: Long-term care Financing Event
At age 65, a person has a 70 percent chance of needing some type of long-term care in their future years - at an average cost of $48,000.
The default financing source has become Medicaid, which provides publicly funded health care for those in poverty. But the growing number of people turning to Medicaid is creating a crisis in public funding. In short, we face an unprecedented set of enormous costs that we have not prepared for, either individually or publicly. Medicaid as the fallback is unsustainable.
This is a multi-generational issue, a quality of life issue, and a fiscal security issue.
Join the Citizens League to learn about the problem; the steps Minnesotan businesses, government, and citizens need to take to solve it; and what can be done this legislative session.
Check out the full Capitol Solutions legislative event series lineup, and learn how you can help.


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Staff profile: Bailey Neel
Many college students go through an "I'm undecided" phase. In this phase their major might change more than once and could be here longer and still not know what they want after graduation.
For junior Bailey Neel, that was not an option. She came in with the mindset of being a sports journalist; the only phase she is going through is the "I don't know what part of sports journalism I want to go into" phase.
Double majoring in broadcasting and journalism, the junior with senior standing will graduate in December.
Coming from Denver, Colorado, Neel did not know anyone when she came to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She said that she was the only one from her high school to attend the university.
"Being able to come here and start new means I can go anywhere and be fine," Neel said. Being able to come to an unknown state and be able to succeed this means she can go anywhere and be confident in starting new, she said.
Because she loves sports, Neel wants to do something in that realm, and with graduation nearing, the careers of being a sideline reporter, analyst and maybe even a producer dance around in her mind.
She said she's ready for any challenge. Her on-campus jobs include being the graphic designer person for volleyball for and Husker Vision and attending other sports, such as traveling with the Men's Gymnastics team.
She's also ready for the 2016 Summer Olympics. She wants to do reporting there — and being in Rio is a big incentive, she said.
The Olympics, she said, is "one thing the whole world can agree on."


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Quote of the Day - Opportunities are often missed because we are broadcasting when we should be listening.
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Podcasts Are Back. With A Vengeance.Several months ago, MIPTC ran out of room on its server, and switched to a new one.
In the meantime, we've had a number of technical glitches to overcome, the most recent of which was cats chewing microphone wires. But, we're through that and several other quagmires.
Now, podcasts are back. All 100 or so missing podcasts. Because of the new server, we've also got a new podcast feed, so if you've been one of MIPTC's regular listeners, please make the switch to our new feed. If you haven't been enjoying MIPTC's podcasts, we'd like to invite you to give a listen.


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Monday, March 30, 2015
Vita Sciences Maxasorb Vitamin D3 Cream Review
Hello Everyone-
Today I would like to tell you about a product I received free in exchange for a review.
It is Vita Sciences Maxasorb Vitamin D3 Cream. *Now as always the opinions expressed here are my own and always will be.*
This is what the company has to say about it:
Maxasorb D3 is scientifically formulated to topically delivery Vitamin D3. Similar technology as our patented B-12 Patch is used in this skin soothing lotion. Each measured dose of lotion from our airless dispenser delivers 1,000 IU of Vitamin D3 with a full press of the pump. Rubbing the easily absorbed, odorless lotion on your arms or legs makes daily use of Maxasorb D3 an ideal way to get all the Vitamin D you need. Natural ingredients assure this lotion is gentle to your skin.
EASY TO USE - Using the pump dispenser, press down once for a single dose of
nourishing lotion; Each dose delivers 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 per measured dose.
GENTLE ON THE SKIN - Our scent-free hypoallergenic lotion is gentle on the skin,
odorless, nonirritating
ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS - Maxasorb D3 lotion uses only natural, safe ingrediants
MAXIMUM VITAMIN ABSORPTION - Maxasorb D3 is scientifically formulated to topically
delivery Vitamin D3.
This is my take on the product:
This is a very convenient way to get your Vitamin D3 without having to swallow pills. I have been to the doctor and blood tests revealed I was low on my Vitamin D. This makes sense since I live in a state where it is cold six months out of the year. There is not enough sunshine to sufficiently help me get my Vitamin D. So I was told to take it. This comes in a pump bottle and has 60 doses per bottle. There is 1000 IU per pump. It can be used once or twice a day according to your doctors directions. It is a white semi-thick odorless cream. I'm really glad there is no smell to it because I assumed it would smell vitaminy. It rubbed right in and had a slight sheen to it. It absorbed well. I would recommend this to anyone who has trouble swallowing pills or is just looking for a convenient way to get your Vitamin D3.
MAXASORB D3 CREAM can be purchased here-
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Smarty Pants Supplies Clear Shower Curtain Liner Review
Hello Everyone-
Today I would like to tell you about a product I received free in exchange for a review.
It is Smarty Pants Supplies Clear Shower Curtain Liner. *Now as always the opinions expressed here are my own and always will be.*
This is what the company has to say about it:
Protect Your Bathroom From Harmful Mold And MildewThe Best Mold, Mildew, And Bacteria Resistant Shower Curtain Liner On The Market to Protect Your Family From That Unwanted "Nasty" Bathroom Experience...
-Resists the growth of mold, mildew and other harmful bacteria that creeps into unprotected bathrooms
-Retains shape securely and stays in place while you shower using heavy duty tear proof grommets that last
-72" length protects your bathroom and keeps your floor dry no matter the size of your tub or shower
This Extra Heavy Gauge Clear Shower Curtain Liner Repels Mold, Mildew, And Bacteria Using The Latest In Shower Liner Materials...
Our shower curtain liner is made of extra heavy gauge vinyl that deters the growth of mold and bacteria and lasts longer than your typical "cheap" liner. This non-porous, "no-smell" material inhibits bacterial growth, is easy to use, and has been highly rated by our customers as comfortable addition to their bathroom space!. Strong, Long, and Mildew Free!
- Anti-rusting metal reinforced grommets for maximum long term usage and durability
- 72in x 72in size... fits most bathtubs and showers
- Provides all showers with a waterproof barrier
- No Bad/Chemical odors thanks to the special anti-bacterial, heavy gauge vinyl
This is my take on the product:
This is a very heavy duty shower liner which could double as a shower curtain in a pinch. It is very thick and clear. Mine had a white film on it which was easily wiped off with a towel. With a lot of other shower liners there is a strong odor which is like a punch in the face and it usually takes weeks to dissipate. This liner has just a slight odor that went away after a few days of hanging up. The only real thing that I think would improve this is if it were weighted at the bottom. Overall this is a very nice liner and I would recommend it.
Clear Shower Curtain Liner can be purchased here on Amazon-
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Labels: #SPSupplies, shower curtain
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An ineffective Security Operations Center (SOC) puts the security of your entire organization in jeopardy. Your SOC is under attack, facing a constant barrage of data that makes it nearly impossible to keep up with alerts or respond to them appropriately. Many forward-thinking organizations are taking steps to automate the SOC — but the automation does not happen over night. It's a journey with a series of steps that start by focusing on five key areas within the SOC that can be addressed and improved to best protect your organization.
This on-demand webcast introduces The SOC Hierarchy of Needs -- breaking down five key areas -- from visibility to detection to automated response — that need attention in order to develop the most efficient and effective SOC. Join guest speaker Amy DeMartine, principal analyst at Forrester and John Viega, CEO of Capsule8, to learn why your SOC may be failing and practices and technologies to put into place to help improve it.
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text: Here is a great article by Noah Iliinsky (originally published on information week) Avoid common visualization mistakes. Here's advice on how to clarify goals and get better results. There has been a lot of talk about data visualization lately — almost as much as there has been about big data. We're told that visualization is the best way (or the only way) to understand data, and that if we're not… Read More


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Halloween is right around the corner. Before you know it, you will have to start planning some Halloween events. Whether you are planning a school event, a fall fundraiser, or are simply looking to create a great booth at a fall festival, you need to find a way to stand out from the crowd. When you are planning your next Halloween event, consider using these ideas for your giveaways:
Halloween Bags.
If you are thinking about giving away candy, pamphlets, or other things at your next Halloween event, you should consider getting Halloween bags to put it all in. Not only will the bag be themed to the event but you can also put your business or organization information on the bag for some extra PR. Some children in the neighborhood may even use them for trick-or-treating and show off your information even more. There are many bags that you can choose from including a basic white Halloween bag to something that is more reflective and provides an extra level of safety for children.
Anything Light Up.
Handing out light up promotional products will not only provide a cool look for your brand, but it will keep those out at night safe. Something like an LED Flat flashlight that can easily fit into the purse or candy bag when walking around on all Hallows Eve.
Light up rings.
Examples of this could be something that would flash while they are walking around collecting candy. Maybe an LED Light Up Ring? These novelty items will be worn by adults and children and flaunted while lighting up your brand.
As you can see, there are a lot of great ideas that you can use for your next Halloween event. Whether you have one event coming up or you have several, your giveaways will allow you to get your information out more to the public while still helping the community celebrate Halloween. Put some of these ideas together to make it work best for you. The options are endless and you can find some great success with them. For more information and ideas on what you can do for your next Halloween event or otherwise, be sure to check out Promotion Pros. You are sure to find exactly what you need at an affordable cost.


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If you've already settled on your make-up (unicorn, anyone?) but aren't sure what to do with your locks, we've rounded up our favourite Halloween hairstyles with added fright factor. Hairspray at the ready…
Fright night fishtails
These fishtail plaits are ghoulishly good for finishing off any look. Start by adding texture with a salt spray then part and plait hair into two fishtail braids before backcombing. Sequins, optional.
Beastly braids
A statement Dutch braid placed at the top of the head surrounded by miniature plaits adds interest to a Werewolf-style back-combed 'do.
Dare devil
Create this devilish look by parting the front of hair into two sections, tying each into a pony and wrapping hair around the base, coaxing each section into a horn shape. Spritz with hairspray for hold.
H A L L O W E E N 👻👻 - Hair appointments on Sat 28th October now being take for - 🎃Curly-blows with pinnies 🎃Devil horn buns 🎃Cat ear buns 🎃Chop stick curls 🎃Curly-mowhawks £5 Deposit needed to secure booking, limited spaces. Based at Queen of Beauty Openshaw. Dm for more info . #weaveandblow #halloween #halloweenhair #hairup #weave #laweave #hairinspo *Pice above is not my work, used for inso only*
Got buns hun?
We like big buns and we cannot lie - especially at Halloween. To create this XXL look, start by backcombing hair to add volume, then wrap locks around a bun net for a sky-high, Scary Mary style.


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In the Trump view, the American economy is weak and underperforming and working-class Americans are sliding backward. In the Clinton view, the economy "is so much stronger" than when President Barack Obama took office while the auto industry just had "its best year ever." Excerpt: WSJ 7-29-16
The plight of the middle-class so propagandized by Sanders and others on the left is because of the changing economy over decades and more recently the anemic performance of the economy since 2008. If the economy is so much stronger than in 2008, what is the problem? So much stronger than a low point isn't great. That is like saying a 400 pound person lost 10% of their weight and thus had strong progress but in reality is far from being healthy.
The fact is during 2009 and 2010 when Democrats had total control they spent that gold on other than the economy and to some extent against the economy. In the last six years the administration and Congress have been playing in the sand box throwing sand at each other and ignoring the economy except to make it more difficult and costly for some businesses to operate. If the economy is so strong what have Sanders and Warren been harping about?
Now the left wants to help Americans more by income transfer than by real growth in the economy. Which approach has sustainability and which addresses the fundamental problem? Band Aid or cure?
Categories: At Work, Observations on life, Politics


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You were signed on for how long?
Use this easy, versatile program to find out how long users are signed on.
Recently several people have asked how they can find out how long a user was signed on. There are a couple ways that I've done this, but the following example, although it was done a long time ago and for a specialized purpose, may be of interest to some you because it's easy, it's versatile in that it will run on CISC boxes running V3R2 to RISC boxes running V5R1, and it requires no special setup.
First a little background about the program. This program was originally developed for programmers by programmers as a quick and easy tool to see who would hold the unofficial bragging rights for being the most dedicated, productive, etc. It does this by using QHST to get the user's first signon of the day and then the last signoff of the day and then calculating the number of minutes in between.
It then writes this information to a file that can be queried later on. It does that by assuming that interactive device names will start with /DSP or /QPADEV. And since this was for programmers, it also assumes that no ending time will go beyond midnight of the same day in which it started. If what you're looking for needs more fine tuning than that, I suggest that you enable security auditing and generate your reports from that information. But for many applications, these are doable restrictions. This program could also be done in less code and the time calculations can be greatly improved by using RPGIV, but I left this example in RPG III so that the widest possible audience can take advantage of it. This consists of one CL program, two files and one RPG program. To run this, pass the 6 character beginning and end dates in MDY format as parameters to pgm called TIMCL.
Program TIMCL PGM PARM(&BDTT &EDTT) DCL VAR(&BDTT) TYPE(*CHAR) LEN(6) /* MDY */ DCL VAR(&EDTT) TYPE(*CHAR) LEN(6) /* MDY */ OVRPRTF FILE(QPDSPLOG) HOLD(*YES) DSPLOG PERIOD((*AVAIL &BDTT) (*AVAIL &EDTT)) + OUTPUT(*PRINT) MSGID(CPF1124 CPF1164) CPYSPLF FILE(QPDSPLOG) TOFILE(TIMLOG) SPLNBR(*LAST) DLTSPLF FILE(QPDSPLOG) SPLNBR(*LAST) DLTOVR FILE(*ALL) CALL PGM(TIMRPG) ENDPGM File TIMFIL -- Time file by user R TIMEFM TIMUSR 10 COLHDG('USER') TIMDTT 6S 0 COLHDG('DATE') TIMBTM 6S 0 COLHDG('BEGIN TIME') TIMETM 6S 0 COLHDG('END TIME') TIMTMN 6S 0 COLHDG('TOTAL MINUTES') K TIMUSR K TIMDTT File TIMLOG -- Time log -- Temporary file R LOGFM LOGMSG 7A COLHDG('MSG NUMBER') LOGTXT 125 COLHDG('TEXT') Program - TIMRPG -- Calculate time from QHST logs FTIMLOG IF E DISK FTIMFIL UF E K DISK A I DS I 16 25 DSPID I 27 36 USER I 38 43 JOBNBR I 63 64 MM I 66 67 DD I 69 70 YY I 72 73 HH I 75 76 MN I 78 79 SS I 1 125 TIMTXX I DS I 1 20YEAR I 3 40MONTH I 5 60DAY I 1 60DATE I DS I 1 20HOUR I 3 40MINUTE I 5 60SECOND I 1 60TIME C TIMKY KLIST C KFLD USER C KFLD DATE C *LIKE DEFN LOGMSG HLDMSG C* C *IN51 DOUEQ*ON C READ TIMLOG 51 C* C *IN51 IFEQ *OFF C LOGMSG IFEQ 'CPF1124' C LOGMSG OREQ 'CPF1164' C MOVELLOGMSG HLDMSG C MOVEL*BLANKS ARGUMN C MOVEL'/DSP' ARGUMN 10 PATTERN C Z-ADD4 PATLEN 30 C EXSR SCNVAR C RESULT IFEQ 0 C MOVEL*BLANKS ARGUMN C MOVEL'/QPADEV' ARGUMN 10 PATTERN C Z-ADD7 PATLEN 30 C EXSR SCNVAR C END C RESULT IFGT 0 C EXSR WRTUPD C END C* C END C END C END C* C SETON LR C***************************************************************** C* SCNVAR - SCAN A VARIABLE ROUTINE C***************************************************************** C* C SCNVAR BEGSR C* Initialize C MOVELLOGTXT SRCDTA125 PATTERN C Z-ADD125 STRLEN 30 String len C Z-ADD1 STRPOS 30 Start pos C MOVE '0' TRANS 1 No translate C MOVE '1' TRIM 1 Trim pattrn C* Normal processing including call to QCLSCAN C CALL 'QCLSCAN' QCLSCAN C PARM SRCDTA String C PARM STRLEN String len C PARM STRPOS Start pos C PARM ARGUMN Pattern C PARM PATLEN Pattern len C PARM TRANS Translate C PARM TRIM Trim C PARM WILD 1 Wild char C PARM RESULT 30 Result C ENDSR C* C***************************************************************** C* WRTUPD - WRITE/UPDATE C***************************************************************** C* C WRTUPD BEGSR C* C READ TIMLOG 51 C MOVELLOGTXT TIMTXX C* C MOVELYY YEAR C MOVELMM MONTH C MOVELDD DAY C MOVELHH HOUR C MOVELMN MINUTE C MOVELSS SECOND C* C TIMKY CHAINTIMFIL 52 C *IN52 IFEQ *OFF C* BEGINNING C HLDMSG IFEQ 'CPF1124' C TIMBTM ANDEQ0 C MOVELTIME TIMBTM C UPDATTIMEFM C END C* COMPLETION C HLDMSG IFEQ 'CPF1164' C TIME ANDGTTIMETM C MOVELTIMBTM HLD4 4 C MOVELHLD4 HLDHR 20 C MOVE HLD4 HLDMN 20 C HLDHR MULT 60 CLCBTM 60 C ADD HLDMN CLCBTM C HOUR MULT 60 CLCETM 60 C ADD MINUTE CLCETM C CLCETM SUB CLCBTM TIMTMN C MOVELTIME TIMETM C UPDATTIMEFM C END C* C ELSE C* C CLEARTIMEFM C MOVELUSER TIMUSR C HLDMSG IFEQ 'CPF1124' C MOVELTIME TIMBTM C ELSE C MOVELTIMBTM HLD4 C MOVELHLD4 HLDHR 20 C MOVE HLD4 HLDMN 20 C HLDHR MULT 60 CLCBTM 60 C ADD HLDMN CLCBTM C HOUR MULT 60 CLCETM 60 C ADD MINUTE CLCETM C CLCETM SUB CLCBTM TIMTMN C MOVELTIME TIMETM C END C MOVELDATE TIMDTT C* C WRITETIMEFM C* C END C ENDSR
About the author: Tim is vice president of Technical Services at Interlink Technologies in Maumee, Ohio, where he serves as chief architect for their warehouse management system. He has worked in the banking, insurance, healthcare and distribution industries in various positions, including programmer/analyst, systems analyst and DP manager. Tim has worked on IBM midrange platforms since 1983.
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Understanding Actuation Mechanisms of Conjugated Polymer Actuators: Ion Transport
Wang, Xuezheng
Smela, Elisabeth
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This dissertation explored ion transport in conjugated polymers. Study in this dissertation focused on following subjects: 1. Driving mechanisms (migration and diffusion) for ion transport. 2. Correlation among ions, charge, and volume change. 3. Effects of experimental situations (voltage, swelling of polymers, film thickness, ion barrier thickness, electrolyte, and temperature) on ion transport. 4. Developing a physics-based model and conducting numerical simulations for ion transport in conjugated polymers. The research results of this dissertation were summarized mainly in 3 articles and presented in Chapter 3, Chapter 4, and Chapter 5 respectively. Chapter 3 reported preliminary experimental and modeling results of cation ingress in PPy(DBS). Cation ingress in the polymer was displayed through phase front propagations that were formed by electrochromism. Migration was found to dominate ion ingress evidenced by a linear relationship between phase front velocity and reduction potentials. Chapter 4 is a full-scale experimental study of ion transport in PPy(DBS). Besides phase front propagation velocity and broadening, current data and actuation strains of PPy(DBS) were also collected. Comparisons among these data gave more insights of cation transport in PPy(DBS). Diffusion of ions in PPy(DBS) was found to be non-Fickian diffusion, which has not been included in models in the literature. Cation egress was found to be independent with applied potentials, suggesting a diffusion controlled process, while cation ingress was found to be dominated by migration. This difference between cation ingress and cation egress has not been realized before this dissertation. The effect of polymer swelling on cation ingress was characterized for the first time, which suggested an exponential relationship between ion mobility and ion concentration. Chapter 5 reported more advanced theoretical modeling and simulation results. Nernst-Planck-Poisson's equations were used to model hole transport, ion transport, and potential profiles in conjugated polymers. The model was able to explore ion transport with various experimental situations including changing of voltage, ion diffusivity, hole mobility, Einstein relation, electrolyte concentration, and film geometry. The model successfully predicted both ion ingress and ion egress features for PPy(DBS). Predictions of anion transport conjugated polymers such as PPy(ClO4) were also reported.


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The seventh annual Graduate Student Research Forum, which showcases the research, scholarship and creative expressions of more than 100 UO graduate students across 40 disciplines, will be held at the Ford Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 26.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An after-event reception will be held at The East Barn Light.
Graduate students will compete for more than $5,000 in awards through panel and poster presentations and, for the first time, five-minute "blitz talks," where students will present short, accessible summaries of their research.
This year's Grad Forum includes 13 interdisciplinary panel sessions, two five-minute blitz competitions and a 2 p.m. poster session, which doubles as a reception. The event is organized around four themes:
- Crossing Borders, Crossing Cultures, Crossing Frontiers: Language, migration, identity and the synthesis of cultures.
- Breaking New Ground in the Sciences: Approaches to reproducibility and data management, shifting paradigms and innovative research practices.
- Challenges for a New Generation of Leaders: Policy, scientific and social approaches to emerging and continuing catastrophes.
- In Our Own Backyard: Pacific Northwest life, research and education, community and philanthropy.
Visitors will be exposed to research on a variety of topics, from how the context of online news shapes ethical decision making to how the increase of Type 2 diabetes in Mexico relates to shifts in lifestyles among urban populations.
Grad Forum presenters will have the opportunity to discuss their research with peers, professors and professionals outside their field. The event highlights the diverse range of work being conducted by UO graduate students in classrooms, laboratories, libraries and studios and provides invaluable professional development experiences for UO's graduate students.
"Grad Forum gives you an opportunity to engage with graduate students conducting cutting edge research," said Sara Hodges, associate dean of the UO Graduate School. "If you want to see the future of research, come talk to our graduate students about what they are doing right now."
Competitive awards totaling $3,000 will be granted to four teams of panel presenters. Two "blitz" presenters and up to eight poster presenters will be awarded $250 each, including the People's Choice poster winner, determined by the votes of the Grad Forum audience.
The awards may be used toward a professional development opportunity of the winner's choosing, such as attending a conference, purchasing research supplies or traveling to a job or internship interview.
The awards have been made possible by the generous support of this year's Grad Forum partners. Representatives from the Grad Forum's partners, professionals from the community, and members of the faculty, staff, and administration will serve as judges.
View the full schedule of events at the Graduate Student Research Forum website.
—By Cortney McIntyre-Trent, Graduate School Communications


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Scheduled Maintenance: ITFS Supported Windows Workstations
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014 - 18:30
The ITFS Engineering Team will deploy emergency patches to all ITFS supported Windows workstations to remediate a flaw affecting Internet Explorer 6 to 11 and Adobe products. Please note that this only affects Windows workstations that have Tivoli Endoint Management/BigFix installed.
Customers will need to reboot their workstations within 24 hours in order to complete the installation of the patch. If the workstation is offline or powered off, the updates will be installed the next time the system is powered on and/or connected to the network within the dates above. Your workstation will NOT reboot by itself. Once the update installation completes, you will be notified by the following Tivoli popup asking you to take action to reboot your workstation. Questions/Concerns: Please email Lalit Lakshmanan at [email protected].
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Lively color and pattern is the hallmark of Company C. I love their rugs but they also have great bedding and fabrics. They have retail stores in Hingham, Massachusetts (Toni, have you been?), Concord, New Hampshire and Portland, Maine — I wish I would have known so that I could have visited on this past trip to Beantown!
Sustainable vase from Milk Design3 Oct
This is pretty smart — take a used plastic bottle, remove the label, cut off the top and pop on the lace vase topper from Milk Design and voilà – a proper vase! I love recycling stuff in clever ways. My grandmother used to crochet little purses for us which transformed into a doll bed and they were crocheted on the top of an old plastic bleach container — I'm sure that a similar approach could be taken to create a vase topper. Great Idea.
The growing popularity of cake pops2 Oct
Cake pops have hit Ireland with a vengeance. I'm seriously feeling like I'm out of touch lately — I was listening to one of my favorite programs on NPR, "This American Life" the other day (catching up from an old podcast from over the summer) and they were talking about how Bubble Tea and Vietnamese Sandwiches have swept the U.S. – whaaaat??? I felt so out of it! Seriously, I track trends as a part of my daily job — how could I miss this? Well, that's how I feel about cake pops. It seems like just in the past couple of weeks that they're everywhere. And now that I'm aware of them, I realize just how out of touch I've been!
Anyway, loved the cake pops from "The Choux Box" – red velvet being my favorite. And check out the Pop Stars post on Bakerella.com — so many creative ideas. Makes me want to have a party just so I can make some Cake Pops!
Here's a quick recipe to try if you haven't made them yet – we can do this!
R.I.P. Shaun the Bichon1 Oct
I've been meaning to do this post for a while now — it's been two months since my four-legged friend, Shaun, passed away. Tilly and I lived with Shaun and his people for a year so he was near and dear to my heart (and he totally had the hots for Tilly).
He passed on while I was away this summer so I didn't get to say a proper goodbye so I thought I'd do so here with a few photos of Shaun from our trip to "Norn Iron" back in July. As you can see, he was never far from Miss Tilly.


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Plants and Animals
Sisyrinchium hastile Blue-eyed-grass
Key Characteristics
Small loosely clustered forb of moist sands; stems slender, unbranched, not winged; flowers blue, loosely clustered, subtended by a two pairs of long bracts, the inner ones 2-3 cm long.
Status and Rank
US Status: No Status/Not Listed
State Status: X - Presumed extirpated (legally 'threatened' if rediscovered)
Global Rank: GUGHQ
State Rank: SNA - Not applicable (element is not a suitable target for conservation)
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Information is summarized from MNFI's database of rare species and community occurrences. Data may not reflect true distribution since much of the state has not been thoroughly surveyed.
This blue-eyed grass was found on sandy shores on Belle Isle in 1896. Recent taxonomic work indicates this may not be a valid species and it has been proposed for delisting.
Natural Community Types
For each species, lists of natural communities were derived from review of the nearly 6,500 element occurrences in the MNFI database, in addition to herbarium label data for some taxa. In most cases, at least one specimen record exists for each listed natural community. For certain taxa, especially poorly collected or extirpated species of prairie and savanna habitats, natural community lists were derived from inferences from collection sites and habitat preferences in immediately adjacent states (particularly Indiana and Illinois). Natural communities are not listed for those species documented only from altered or ruderal habitats in Michigan, especially for taxa that occur in a variety of habitats outside of the state.
Natural communities are not listed in order of frequency of occurrence, but are rather derived from the full set of natural communities, organized by Ecological Group. In many cases, the general habitat descriptions should provide greater clarity and direction to the surveyor. In future versions of the Rare Species Explorer, we hope to incorporate natural community fidelity ranks for each taxon.
Associated Plants
No data are available concerning associates in Michigan.
Management Recommendations
Though this is possibly a dubious species, it may persist in southeast Michigan and could still be sought along the Detroit River, although the area is heavily developed. If found, habitat protection would be the first priority.
Survey Methods
Random meander search covers areas that appear likely to have rare taxa, based on habitat and the judgement of the investigator.
Meander search
Survey Period: From fourth week of May to fourth week of June
Survey References
- Elzinga, C.L., D.W. Salzer, and J.W. Willoughby. 1998. Measuring and Monitoring Plant Populations. The Nature Conservancy and Bureau of Land Management, Denver. BLM Technical Reference 1730-1. 477pp.
- Goff, G.F., G.A. Dawson, and J.J. Rochow. 1982. Site examination for Threatened and Endangered plant species. Environmental Management 6(4): 307-316
- Nelson, J.R. 1984. Rare Plant Field Survey Guidelines. In: J.P. Smith and R. York. Inventory of rare and endangered vascular plants of California. 3rd Ed. California Native Plant Society, Berkeley. 174pp.
- Nelson, J.R. 1986. Rare Plant Surveys: Techniques For Impact Assessment. Natural Areas Journal 5(3):18-30.
- Nelson, J.R. 1987. Rare Plant Surveys: Techniques for Impact Assessment. In: Conservation and management of rare and endangered plants. Ed. T.S. Elias. California Native Plant Society, Sacramento. 8pp.
Technical References
- Gleason, H. A., and A. Cronquist. 1991. Manual of Vascular Plants of Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada. Second edition. The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx. 910pp.
- Gray, A. 1950. Gray's Manual of Botany; eighth ed. Van Nostrand Reinghold, New York. 1632pp.
- Voss, E. G. 1972. Michigan Flora. Part I. Gymnosperms and Monocots. Bulletin of the Cranbrook Institute of Science and University of Michigan Herbarium. 488pp.


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Harringtons Complete Adult Chicken with Rice Cat Food is a premium dry cat food which has been specially formulated to contain only wholesome, nutritional ingredients. There are no artificial flavours or colours, no beef, wheat, soya or diary and no added sugar. It contains prebiotics to support a healthy digestion, taurine for a healthy eyes and a strong heart, omega 3 for a glossy coat and supple skin, and cranberry to aid in urinary tract health.
Chicken Meat Meal (40%), Maize, Rice (10%), Poultry Fat, Digest, Fish Oil, Beet Pulp, Minerals, Yeast (0.1%), Cranberry Extract (0.05%), Yucca Extract (0.02%).
Nutritional Additives: Vitamin A 21,000 iu, Vitamin D3 1995 iu, Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol acetate) 220 iu, Taurine 750 mg, Iron Sulphate 165 mg, Calcium Iodate 2.5 mg, Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate 20 mg, Manganous Oxide 65 mg, Zinc Oxide 135 mg, Sodium Selenite 0.2 mg. Antioxidant - (contains tocopherol rich extracts - a natural antioxidant).
Adult cats can be fed according to the recommended daily servings opposite. These are to be used as a guide only. How much you feed also depends on age and your cat's level of activity. Adjust the amount fed to keep your cat in a lean, active condition. Ensure clean, fresh drinking water is always available. When changing over to Harringtons Cat, introduce gradually over a five day period.
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text: I've never liked the smell of lavender and was a little bummed to find out it came in my new oils kit–thinking I'd never use it. But last night I had two red, itchy bug bites keeping me from sleep. I dabbed a little lavender on each and within 5 minutes no more itching and none today either. Not only that, the redness was gone when I woke and they are almost completely healed. Oils for the win!


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The Originals Season 1 Episode 15 : Le Grand Guignol
In a series of flashbacks to 1919, Klaus opens up to Cami and reveals details of the devastating secret Rebekah and Marcel were trying to keep from him. Elijah forms an unlikely alliance with Monique and asks for her help in locating Sabine Elsewhere, Thierry is reluctant to get involved when Marcel and Rebekah approach him with a plan to take down the witches. Meanwhile, in the bayou, Hayley is at her wits' end and holds Sabine hostage in an attempt to get information that will reverse the curse on Phoebe's werewolf clan.
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To the editor,
The cost of a salmon license this year is $23 plus $3 HST.
The province sold 28,042 licenses in 2018, equalling approximately $1 million. The cost of a two-year hook and release study on Western Arm Brook is approximately $500,000.
In effect, the license holders are paying for this study. One year of the study is completed, this year will be indicative of the second year of the study.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Tag numbers 2, 5 and 6 go in the dump, not permitted to be used. Class 0 rivers equals catch and release only. Class 2 rivers, 1 salmon. Class 3 ,4, 6 and unclassified rivers GREEN tags only. A retention limit of one fish on Class 2 rivers and a retention limit of 2 fish on Class 3 and 4, only green tags can be used on all rivers in NL. This is very convoluted!
So, as I have stated above, no number 2, no number 5 or number 6 tag to be used. One must buy them, but throw them away. More plastic in our landfills and that includes the plastic bag the licenses are packaged in. Effectively, a licensed salmon holder can keep three salmon, but you can hook and release three per day legally. As I stated before, if June has 30 days and July and August 31 days each a license holder can hook and release three per day equalling approximately 276 salmon which can be legally hooked and released but no temperature protocol this year. Salmon death rates increase exponentially as temperature increases.
Do not lay the blame on the provincial Department of Fisheries, as they must produce the licenses. DFO makes the rules for salmon angling. The provincial government is mandated to have tags for the beginning of the season, but the federal Department of Fisheries establishes the number of tags and what ones can be used; and still no booklets are available. I am debating if I am going to buy a license this year.
As I stated before, enforcement of our inland waters is enforced by contract and supported by DFO and provincial enforcement officers -Danny's boys. Effectively, tags have been reduced by 50 per cent and be careful of the one you use. But a license holder can legally hook and release about 289 atlantic salmon.
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Stanford Torus (12") - Sep. 2014
The Summer of 2013. Ωracles are born amidst a sultry heat that trudges into dimly lit, smoke-obscured nights in a Berlin bedroom chock-full with instruments. Prochaine Oasis: A tapestry-laden study somewhere in the countryside. The first glaring beams of fall are greeted from the cellar's distance. At the quartet's emergence, it is soul's winter at once. The light has retreated but is kept courted in a small circle around a private bonfire.
What happened? Ωracles recorded their EP "Stanford Torus". The "Untitled" opener sets the mood for what might be envisioned as their first message from a self-sufficient sphere not unlike the EP's and ultimate song's namesake. A fertile place where Ωracles reap the seeds of Shoegaze, Psychedelia, Kosmische Musik, Highlife and Afrobeat and chronicle search ("Gazing From Without"), loss ("Parting Ways"), desire ("Melt Tonight"), trips ("Journey Back To Dawn"), headstarts and dreams ("Untitled") in the process. A rich harvest in search for a better place, an Agharta. A journey to be continued.
1. Untitled
2. Melt Tonight
3. Journey Back to Dawn
4. Gazing From Without
5. Parting Ways
6. Stanford Torus
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Formats: 12"
Released: September 19th 2014
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Why would you want to use Screened Wire.
All electrical wire and equipment create noise either radiated or conducted as EMI (electromagnetic Interference), this can seriously disrupt the proper operation of equipment near the wire. This is not the place to go into the science behind this, rather how we can safeguard against it.
It is important to state that the average Model Rail Layout will not suffer from the effects of EMI, but if you are using sensitive electronic modules, as used in DCC systems, there is a greater possibility.
The effects of EMI are that things happen that you don't expect, or you have not initiated, or things don't work when they should.
How do we solve this:
We must mention at this point that some people say that twisting the cable together solves the problem, there is some truth in this, but can be very difficult to achieve. In straight cable, all noise current is flowing in the same direction. When the cable is twisted, in some parts of the signal lines the direction of the noise current is the opposite from the current in other parts of the cable. Because of this, the resulting noise current is many factors lower than with an ordinary straight cable.
The alternative is to use Screened cable. The shield can act on the EMI in two ways. First it can reflect the energy. Second it can pick up the noise and conduct it to ground. (This is important 'to ground', if you use Screened cable you must Earth one end, otherwise it has nowhere to put the noise.)
Screened Cable normally has a foil sleeve and then wire braid and finally the plastic outer protective covering.
The braid is a woven mesh of bare or tinned copper wires. The braid provides a low-resistance path to Earth. The effectiveness of the braid depends on the tightness of the weave, EMI will get through the holes in the weave, so the tighter the weave the better.
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Last fall I took my very first self-directed silent retreat, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. I'm still not sure why I did it (or why I plan on doing it again), but no matter how many times I rejected the idea, it just kept coming back. I had a busy summer and was in the middle of making some Life Choices (different than "life choices," it seems), and time away felt very necessary. I started to think of it as a romantic vacation--a get-away, really--with just me and God. Like, maybe our relationship had lost a little bit of its zest and we needed to spend some time reconnecting.
Turns out, a vacation with God isn't really romantic. It's not even a vactation, actually. But, whatever.
When planning a solo retreat, the first thing you have to do is find a location. The location of your retreat is determined, in large part, by what you are looking to get out of the whole experience--what you need to have in place when you arrive in order for your retreat to be "successful." I identified a few "needs" right off the bat: The retreat had to be close enough to drive (even over the course of a couple days) but far enough away that I couldn't chicken out and just go home if it got tough; it needed to be secluded but safe; it needed to be in a beautiful, natural setting, with easy access to hiking trails; and, it needed to have a kitchen.
After poking around on retreatfinder.com, I was lucky enough to locate St. Martin Monastery in Rapid City, South Dakota.


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This Year's Wishlist
May and June are our family's celebretion months. Started with hubby's birthday on May 9th then mine on May 25th, follow with our wedding anniversary on June 2nd and last... our beloved son's birthday on June 3rd! so packed! :D
Speaking about my birthday... im going to be 28 years old and i am really confuse of which thing i should want to be my present this year!
2 years ago, i just asked hubby to take me to fancy lunch at The Cafe Mulia Hotel because i felt i was so content back then and i didnt need anything new on my wardrobe, beside i was counting the day to deliver my first baby to the world which was the greatest gift ever.
Last year, i was so specific wanting Kate Spade bag for my birthday present and Mandarin oriental's famous Cronut for my birthday cake.
This year.. oh boy.. i want and need so many things!
1. Since i just signed up for gym member so i need a medium size gym bag! i've been eyeing on Nike, moreless like this one
2. The last time i bought a bag was about 8 months ago and i think i deserve a new one. Not a millionssss rupiah kind of bag, but like this nice and decent bags from Tulisan
|Tulisan city Bag
|Tulisan Hobo Bag
3. Nice pairs of sandals! i owned 2 Rubi's sandals that Birkinstock-look-a-like but both dead already.. yeaaah what do you expect from cheap label? ;p so i guess this is the right time for me to get the original one? alsooo... i love Saltwater sandals! so happy if i can get one!
|My kind of Birkin
|White Saltwater sandal
4. I desperately need a nice, classic, blister-free flat shoes. Usually i'll go with dexplex from payless too bad for size 35-36 there's not so many choices. last week, i bought cheap one at Cotton On.. but i kinda hate it day by day... i need a decent one!
|The ultimate Repetto. it's too pricey btw.. i just love their classiness, with tiny ribbon
|the cheaper version
6.Since cooking is my new hobby so i really want these on my kitchen! Oven, blender and Pan grill with size min 26cm
7. And recipe book from my current favorite chef on my favorite Jamie's Foodtube
|i love this old man!
8. A golden ticket to see Boyzone with my Jr. highscool buddies. I was an avid listener of em when i just 10. a bit nostalgic wont hurt, right? besides it's been ages since my last concert.
9. As for the cake, i'm thinking about my favorite Red Velvet from Convivium. Or the ever classic Black Forest from Sari Delicatessen Sari Pan Pacific Hotel or the one from Sakura Anpan which i adore since i was 5. Yum.


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Dublin Woman Donates Bone Marrow to
Jennifer Bellamy
http://www.wmaz13.com/ 12/1/2010
For 22-year-old Dorrie Garner, life is full of golden opportunities. "I think that everybody is given gifts, and the purpose of those gifts is to turn around and help and love and strengthen those in need," said Garner.
The University of Georgia senior has found ways to give back though mission trips to Peru, Costa Rica, New York and Los Angeles, but managed to come across the chance to try and save someone dying from cancer while away at school.
Garner took a cheek swab test at UGA, and though others doubted her bone marrow would match up with someone in need, Garner knew better.
"I had people tell me 'you won't get a phone call' 'it's very rare, the statistics are very low that you'll get called' and I believed I would be called," recalled Garner laughing.
She says the National Marrow Donor Program flew her to Virginia for the six and a half hour non-surgical procedure, but before donating Garner spent her fall break getting ready. She says she had to have a medical injection that left her feeling weak and sore.
"It makes you kind of sick, it makes your bones hurt, but it's nothing in comparison to what cancer patients go through with chemotherapy," she said, describing the effects.
The National Marrow Donor Program says about 30 percent of people in need of a transplant can find a perfect match within their family, leaving about 70 percent to depend on the kindness of strangers or others for life-saving treatment.
Garner says she comes from a family involved in the medical profession with a father who works as a doctor, her mother a former nurse, and a brother in medical school. She says her family and friends supported her decision to try and help someone else.
"It's been a blessing," said Garner, "I think I've gotten more out of the experience than anyone." Lee Garner, Dorrie's mother, says she's proud of her daughter but knows she would say the story isn't about her. She says her daughter would want others to feel encouraged to sign up to donate bone marrow to others.
Dorrie says the preparing, undergoing and recovering took about 2 weeks. She says her professors appreciated what she did and gave her extensions that helped her get back on track with school.
Garner says she'll find out in a few weeks if the bone marrow she donated saved the life of a 52-year-old woman suffering from leukemia, but either way, the choice to try came easily.
"The idea that I can use something that I already have which is a healthy body, healthy blood, a cancer-free body to help someone else...it just made sense to me I have it so why not give it out," said Garner.
Until she knows the outcome, she'll continue to pray for the healing of a woman she doesn't know, but cares for just the same.
If the transplant is successful, Garner says she can meet her recipient in one year if she agrees.


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Here is part 2 of my interview with Grant Horner, developer of Prof. Horner's Bible Reading System. For part 1, click HERE.
Pastor Brett: Can you give a summary of your routine in terms of your daily devotional life?
Professor Horner: I am not a routine guy. The funny thing here is my use of the word "system" — I hate systems! But there was no other word.
I may have a week where I do not actually physically read the text hardly at all. Then in a whole day I may read through Job and Romans, or all four Gospels. Life is unpredictably rhythmic, and that's ok. But — and this is key — the 'non-reading' days have the after-effects of all the imprinting. Scripture is constantly before me and informing my thoughts. I am in front of people all the time, teaching and speaking. I also do a lot of counseling. I rarely have to actually open the Bible — it is just accessible to my mind and I refer to it directly. Scripture itself talks about having the Word in your heart, your mind, almost physically in and on your body, like a necklace. We are to have the mind of Christ — that is, we must think like the Word.
Pastor Brett: Are there any dramatic testimonies that have come in about people using this plan?
Professor Horner: Hundreds of them! Just skim the Facebook page. Hundreds, thousands of people say it has changed their life. Tim Challies has the second-most read Christian website in the world, challies.com. He just did an article on the system a few weeks ago and said of it "Best of all, I find that I look forward to reading the Bible most days. Somehow this system has increased my delight in the Word." What could be better than that, I ask you?!?
One couple met through my Facebook page due to their usage of the system — and they got married! Then they showed up together at the Bible study I lead. Can't beat that!
And I may be the best testimony of all. I went from a deeply damaged drug addict to a brand new convert in February 1983. I started the system in the summer or Fall of 1983. A year later, I had read (for example) the Gospels four times, went twice through the Pentateuch and the Psalms, Job and Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon 6 times, Proverbs a dozen times, ALL of Paul 4 times…..you get the idea. In one year! I hate to say it, but I know for a fact that there are many folks sitting in churches right now who have never read the whole Bible through a single time in their lives, or even just all of Ecclesiastes, or the Psalms or Proverbs or Exodus. What a loss for them — and for the rest of the church, because they will be crippled by ignorance, weak from starvation, and in many cases, still enslaved to many sins! How can a body function if many of its members are withered by starvation? The knowledge is not the key, of course — but that is the first step to wisdom, knowing the Word intimately, and knowing it IN CONTEXT. THEN — and only then, can it change you. On the shelf it is tragically inert; in the heart is vibrantly alive, and cutting away, and building up.
I was a brand new, one-year-old baby Christian — and people at church were asking me Bible questions! I went out and did door-to-door evangelism, some street preaching, and became the classic "Jesus Freak" at work. A year or two earlier I had been buying, selling, and using LSD. You tell me.
Pastor Brett: Beside yourself, do you know who has been on this plan the longest?
Professor Horner: You know, I just don't know. A few family members have used it off and on for many years, though.
Pastor Brett: Does your wife use your plan? How about your kids?
Professor Horner: No, she's never done it, actually — not her style, and I don't pressure her. I think two of my kids have used it at this point. But again, no pressure. I have been very careful not to cram Christianity on my three kids — they came to church with us until they were sixteen, and after that, it was only if they wanted to come. I don't preach at home, run elaborate family devotions, have a "rule-y" home, or have what I call "Jesus-Junk" all over the place. I have tried to keep our spiritual life very organic, natural, low-pressure, and real. I've probably made thousands of mistakes. But — all my kids are solid, professing believers, ages 25, 23, and 16.
Pastor Brett: Is there any connection between your expertise of literature and the way the lists are broken up, in terms of genre?
Professor Horner: The lists are broadly genre-based, yes. But it doesn't really have to be that way. The interweaving of numerous sections of scripture is the key, along with keeping you moving along.
Pastor Brett: How often do you personally adjust the lists for, say, greater attention to a particular book?
Professor Horner: Whenever I feel like it! It is deliberately flexible. I may drop the lists and just read through Hebrews for a while. I did that once — ninety days of reading Hebrews 1-3 times per day. A total of about 200 readings of Hebrews, one after another. Why? I was getting ready to teach the book at church. So I imprinted it on my mind and heart for three months. THEN I felt ready to read some commentaries with discernment, many of which I found to be awful! I kept wanting to go back to just the text. I taught the book every Sunday for four years, and loved every minute of it!
Pastor Brett: I was surprised to find out you are a literature professor. How often do people express surprise that you are not a Bible or theology professor? Of course, you are in good company…with C. S. Lewis!
Professor Horner: I am one [a Bible/theology prof]. I'm just disguised as a Literature Professor! Read my book, or any of my stuff, or sit in a class, or watch me on YouTube, and you'll see what I mean. And how embarrassing for poor CS Lewis — to be lumped with me in any context. Poor bloke.
Pastor Brett: I've come across a lot of Christians who say this plan is just too intense, especially among stay-at-home mothers. Do you recommend a lighter version of your plan or what would you say to such a person?
Professor Horner: It IS intense. So is life. Do Marines go onto the front lines after some relaxing training for three days at Disneyland? And, yes, my wife, a stay-at-home mom, can tell you all about how tough it is — and important! Moms MAKE the next generation. So they should figure out the best way that works for them to get saturated with scripture!
Tomorrow…Professor Horner's thoughts on what kind of Bible is best to use with his system, and more...


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AUSTIN - Midtown Commons at Crestview Station, a mixed-use property consisting of 562 multifamily units and 58,883 sf of commercial space has sold. The buyer was Newport Beach, Calif.-based MIG Real Estate.
Midtown Commons at Crestview Station is MIG Real Estate's fourth investment in Austin, following the 2014 acquisition of Adagio Swenson Farms Community, the 2013 acquisition of Barton Oaks Plaza and the 2012 acquisition of The Cottages.
"Austin is consistently on the Milken Institute's list of Best Performing Cities where America's jobs are created and sustained, reaching No. 2 in 2014," said Greg Merage, CEO of MIG Real Estate.
The property is located in Central Austin at 810 W. St. John's Ave., adjacent to the Crestview MetroRail Station.
Midtown Commons at Crestview Station consists of five two-, three- and four-story buildings and three parking structures. The commercial portion features two, two-story buildings with ground level retail space and top level creative office space.
The retail portion features tenants such as Midtown Grocery & Cafe, Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery, Fuzzy's Tacos, Subway, Modo Yoga and Fat Cat's Desserts.
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Area: Multimedia Arts
Lee Marrs
Hannah Chauvet
Sabrina Nelson
Research Question:
Would shorter certificates result in more retention and persistence in MMArts?
Research Methods:
Surveyed MMArts students.
- A majority of students taking courses are looking to upgrade their professional skills and only ⅓ of students are trying to transfer;
- A majority of students already have degrees;
- People with only GEDs or high school grads are not earning certificates (why?);
- Many students dropped classes because of external conflicts or didn't understand what the course might teach them.
- Develop more focused and easily obtainable certificates (that are stackable) to increase student success.
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DID YOU KNOW? You won't find a single thatched roof in Marlborough, which is strange given the town's historic appearance and its thatch-heavy location on the edge of the Cotswolds. After the town was ravaged by fire three times in the 1600s, a law was passed that prohibited the covering of any building with thatch – similar to the law in London (excluding Shakespeare's Globe of course) – meaning tile prevailed.
WHAT TO DO Marlborough boasts Britain's second widest high street after Stockton-on-Tees, so you should definitely peruse the many independent shops and cafés along its length. Many of the buildings have a very storied past, some dating back to the 17th century.
BEST VANTAGE POINT The famous carved hillside horses of Wiltshire are a must-see when visiting the county. One of these, above the village of Preshute, just outside of Marlborough, was carved in 1804 and can be seen from various points in the town.
DIARY DATE In mid-July, an annual jazz festival come to town but this year's was threatened by the council's refusal to close roads around the various venues. The organisers have defiantly got on with their plans, and this year the weekend-long event will take place in the town hall. It won't be quite the same vibe as previous year's intimate venues but it saves you walking between the sets.
WHO YOU MIGHT SEE Marlborough College's most notable 'Old Malburian' – and everyone's favourite royal – the Duchess of Cambridge might be back in town for a good old alumni knees-up. However, you're much more likely to see Jack Whitehall, who also attended the college.
WHERE TO EAT Mercer's, The Harrow and the newly opened Rick Stein restaurant are just three of the recommended restaurants in the town. It's pub lunch heaven too, as well as serving up some delightful afternoon teas.
WHAT TO DRINK If you can find some Moles on tap then give this a go; the nearby brewery has been producing this cask delight since the 1980s. Arkells Brewery is also located nearby and has its own pub in The Bear Hotel, which is worth a visit.
WHAT TO WEAR Something comfortable and good walking shoes, to take advantage of the surrounding scenic footpaths, but that is fancy enough should you bump into a royal along the way. We'll have something for you, for sure.
HOW TO GET THERE There used to be two train stations in the town, but these days you have to make do with the closest stations in nearby Pewsey or Bedwyn. Swindon is the closest major town, on the A4, and it is easily reached by road.
You'll find our Grade 2 listed store at 95 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1HD, and our store locator here.