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Thankful Thursday
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God is an amazing artist.ReplyDelete
Just when I thought I'd seen it all ... that place just keeps being amazing!ReplyDelete
"Stacked" is what I thought when I saw the second photo - either that or Sandstone Pancakes!
So, so beautiful.
Wow, some more great red-rock landscapes. I love these, with the textures and vivid coloring.ReplyDelete
The swirling patterns and colors are just amazing. Great stuff.ReplyDelete
Once again, amazing. I almost like the pic with the brush-weed close-up the best as the flowers give you the sense of how HUGE the rocks are. It must be incredible to bike around that areaReplyDelete
In the first picture the mountain looks like combed wet hair. Brazilian kisses...ReplyDelete
Absolutely stunning.ReplyDelete
You have captured the free and limitless expanse, ever so gracefully opening out into the vast beauty of life....just waiting and wishing for someone to applaud it!...a neat place to unwind .....ReplyDelete
Those photos are works of art. Red rock, of varying degrees, and blue skies. Last year's plants and new sprouts. Wow, thank you for the beauty.ReplyDelete
more of these gorgeous mountains. Thanks for the info about it. I didnot know there was a lottery for tickets to them. Glad you got it so I could see them. Thanks! :)ReplyDelete
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I write with some really exciting news this week! I am both honoured and excited to say that I've been nominated for the WEGO Health Awards 2018!
These awards recognise patient leaders who are making an impact with their advocacy work, especially in the online community. It provides the opportunity for community members to thank and support the advocates they follow and find helpful.
As many of you know already, I work nonstop in advocating for better awareness, diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism and all its related health conditions and when I say that I am passionate about giving thyroid patients a voice and helping as many as possible, I really do mean it. It's my passion and what gets me out of bed on my own tough thyroid days. Keeping authenticity and raw honesty behind my work, I am always open about my own thyroid journey and this is what makes The Invisible Hypothyroidism so unique. I work tirelessly but never get tired of being an advocate.
I was extra pleased to be informed that I've been nominated for more than one award too and have now been asked by the WEGO Award organisers to turn to my community to ask you to take a second to endorse me.
Endorsements are a way to give nominees a visual show of support and so by taking a second to endorse me, you're supporting my nomination for the award, making it more likely that I'll then go through as a finalist and having a thyroid advocate as a finalist will only help us raise more awareness on the disease.
If you have ever found any of my work to be helpful, please consider endorsing me here: https://awards.wegohealth.com/nominees/14695
Thyroid Love x
World Head and Neck Cancer Day
The 27th July was World Head and Neck Cancer Day, shining a light on thyroid cancer. Please see my article on how to check your neck for any abnormalities.
Happiness Isn't a Destination
I've been writing for a few different websites lately and wanted to share a post I wrote for InvisiblyME, called Happiness Isn't a Destination.
It's an expansion on topics I've discussed before – the elusive nature of happiness, the rat race and the need to redefine our own version of what happiness means for us individually.
Latest Blogs
Is Adrenal Fatigue a Real Condition?
Adrenal fatigue is a condition not widely recognised by conventional medicine just yet, so time and time again I hear from people doubting its existence. Therefore, I reached out to Dr Kent Holtorf M.D., who is the medical director of the Holtorf Medical Group and the nation-wide Holtorf Medical Group Affiliate Centers, to ask if he would write a guest post debunking some of the myths and misinformation. He is also the founder and director of the National Academy of Hypothyroidism.
Book Review: Your Healthy Pregnancy with Thyroid Disease
This book has been sat in my Amazon wishlist since I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and Hashimoto's three years ago now, but it wasn't until recently that I decided to give it a read.
This book is often referred to as a 'bible' for hypothyroid women wanting to start a family healthily and safely whilst also looking after their own health.
BearHugs Care Boxes
These gift boxes are such a lovely idea and they're perfect for saying Congratulations, Get Well Soon, Thinking of You, Take Care of Yourself, Happy Birthday, Thank You and just about any other reason you can think of for showing someone that you care. They deliver all the warmth and comfort of a hug when you can't be there personally. Even if you just need to give yourself that hug.
Don't forget to join me over on Instagram, where I've recently had an overhaul and have a refreshed look to my page. As well as real views into my personal life, I post motivational, uplifting and relatable posts to help make living with hypothyroidism that little bit easier.
One from the Archives
11 Things People Get Wrong About Me Having Hypothyroidism
This post from a couple of years ago has surged in popularity the last couple of weeks.
My Book
When You're Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
As the first draft of my book is now complete, I'm in the reviewing and editing stage.
Don't forget to sign up to hear when it's available to purchase, which I hope is by the end of this year.
And Finally...
Stay in Touch!
As always, you can find my articles, blogs and work on TheInvisibleHypothyroidism.com but keeping in touch via my Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+ ensures you'll never miss any exciting news or crucial information on managing your hypothyroidism.
That's all for this issue but look out for the next one in two weeks' time. If there's anything you think I should specifically mention, please let me know.
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This Saturday, September 29
Here's a great way to help kids learn this weekend!
This Saturday, Smithsonian magazine is sponsoring a free museum day throughout the country.
Many great museums in California are participating.
Choose the museum you are interested in and sign up online to receive free admission on Saturday. Enjoy!
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Holistic Dentistry in Waco
The word "holistic" comes from the word "whole." A holistic dentist always considers whole body health while administering dental care.
Holistic dentist, Dr. Steven Cutbirth, does not perform "quick fixes." He is thoughtful about every treatment he provides and ensures that it is in the best long-term interest of the patient.
There are a few distinct differences between a holistic dentist and a traditional dentist. Studies have concluded that there are links between poor oral health and:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Premature births
- Alzheimers
Holistic dentists apply their knowledge and advanced technology to protect patients from these whole body health problems.
A holistic dentist performs dentistry that is good for the entire body, along with the teeth and gums.
Mercury Free Dentist: An Introduction to White Fillings
Mercury-free fillings, or white fillings, are one of the primary focuses of the holistic dentist.
For many years, dentists used silver amalgam as their primary tooth-filling material. This metal material was very durable, but it also contained mercury. Fortunately, dental technology has come a long way in the last few years.
Now, mercury-free dentist Dr. Cutbirth uses primarily composite material for tooth fillings and to replace old bridges and crowns. This updated, metal-free material is durable like silver amalgam but doesn't contain the mercury.
White fillings are designed to match your teeth flawlessly. More importantly, white fillings are safer and more advantageous for your whole body health. If you want to learn more about the benefits of white fillings, schedule a consultation with Waco dentist, Dr. Cutbirth.
When you visit our office, you can rest assured that you are receiving dental care that is beneficial for your whole body. Holistic dentist, Dr. Cutbirth, will design treatment plans that are customized to meet your overall health needs, and that will continue to serve you throughout your life.
To schedule a consultation or an appointment for white fillings, call our Waco dentistry office today.


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Black screen AGAIN and AGAIN on new Windows 7
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My father-in-law had a black screen after hibernating for 2 hours on his new Dell with Windows 7. I used Power Options to "turn off power" and "hibernate". As of 4 weeks later, the black screen has not recurred. I'll update his drivers over the Christmas holidays to see if that was the source of the problem. So, until somebody with more knowhow comes along, you might try changing the power options and updating drivers. I think there was also a post or two on other boards that said AVG could cause black screens. You could always uninstall AVG and try using MSE to see if that helps.
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Thanks - things are better now - my son in law looked at this post and a few others and I hope the system will be better now.
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ADOPTION charity Parents And Children Together (PACT) is asking people to share their first memory for National Adoption Week (3-9 November).
Most people's earliest memory is from the age of three or four and PACT is running the My First Memory campaign to highlight the need for adopters for children aged four or over.
In the past year, 18 children* adopted by PACT families were four years old or over. According to Adoption Link, more than half of children (58%)** waiting to be adopted are aged four or older and will have started primary school without knowing who their permanent family is.
Many prospective adopters expect to adopt children under two years old, but PACT aims to find adopters for priority children including those that are older, in sibling groups or who have additional needs.
PACT Director for Adoption and Fostering, Shirley Elliott, said: "Older children and sibling groups are waiting to be adopted and we encourage families to be open to choosing children who may be past the baby or toddler stage.
"We would like to find families for all the children waiting, so they can come out of the care system and enjoy the family life they deserve."
PACT Adoptive mum Sadie who adopted four-year-old twins Michelle and Matthew with her husband Darren*** said: "We felt drawn to these two, and as we read through their profiles, we could see they liked doing things we would enjoy helping them with such as playing with board games, walking and feeding the ducks."
Darren said: "I hope that Matthew and Michelle will have lots of happy family play time memories to choose from when they are older."
PACT is inviting people to contribute their earliest childhood memory, along with a photograph of themselves as a child, for its wall of memories. PACT is aiming to have 50 memories on its wall by the end of National Adoption Week.
Participants are encouraged to change their social media profile pictures to their childhood picture during National Adoption Week (3-9 November) and to use the hashtag #MyFirstMemory to raise awareness of the need for adopters for older children.
People can choose to support PACT's work during National Adoption Week and beyond by texting PACT10 £3 (or an amount of their choice) to 70070. All money donated via text will be used to fund PACT's award-winning therapeutic services FACTS that support adopting and fostering families.
The wall includes a contribution from TV presenter and PACT adopter Saira Khan who said: "My first memory was was when I was four and I was playing with my cousins in Kashmir."
Among the children currently waiting for adoption are five-year-old twins Emma and Katie. More information about these children is available on PACT's website www.pactcharity.org/iaam.
For information about PACT's adoption service and for dates of PACT Information evenings visit www.pactcharity.org/info or call 0300 456 4800.
PACT supports vulnerable families through outstanding adoption services, permanent fostering, award-winning therapeutic support and community projects in London and the south.
*PACT adoptive placements July 2013-June 2014.
** https://www.adoptionlink.co.uk/pages/statistics (6.10.14)
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Learn Photo Editing
Whenever you import an image into Photoshop, regardless of whether you captured it from a digital camera or a scanner, it's important to assign an accurate file resolution, as discussed in the section "File Resolution" earlier in this chapter. The reason is that it is very difficult to increase a file's resolution at a later date and retain the same quality.
For example, suppose you scan an image at 72 dpi—the common resolution for web graphics— and later decide to also use the image in your company's printed brochure. If you've ever tried to print a web page that has images on it, you've likely realized that web graphics don't print that well. This is because web graphics are typically created at a very low file resolution—72 dpi—while today's printers are capable of printing at much higher resolutions. When you print a file with a low resolution, you can actually see the dots on the page, causing the image to appear "dotty" or speckled.
In order to have that image print well in your company's brochure, you'd need a file resolution that is ideally closer to 300 dpi. So at this point, you have two options: rescan the image (as long as you still have it!) at a higher resolution, or attempt to "resample" the image in Photoshop.
Resampling is discussed in the next tip, "Adjust an Image's Resolution in Photoshop.
U To determine the appropriate resolution at which you should capture images, consider the following tips:
• If you're a designer working with images that will ultimately be displayed on the printed page using a halftone printer (such as one that produces color separations for four-color process printing), scan at 1.5 to 2 times larger than the printer's screen frequency or line screen (lines per inch = lpi). (See Table 3-5 for common screen frequencies, but check with your printer to be sure.)
• If you're working with images that will be printed using an ink-jet printer, you don't have to use as high a resolution, because ink-jet printers tend to "bleed" the color across the page. This causes those tiny dots to blend together and reduce the speckled appearance of low-resolution images. In fact, scanning at 150 dpi is usually sufficient when a file will only be printed on an ink-jet printer.
• If you're working with images that you plan to use only on a web site, I recommend you capture them at 150 dpi, even though you'll probably downsample them to 72 dpi for the final web page. The reason I recommend this is that it offers you a higher-quality file with larger pixel dimensions—meaning you can use it at a larger size in your design if needed, and you can also downsample it later to actually increase the quality of the image.
• If you're using a digital camera to capture images, consider using the highest quality setting on the camera if your storage method allows you to. Even though you may not think you'll need to use the file at such a high resolution, you're better off having a copy at the higher resolution if you need it later, given that you can't "rescan" a picture taken with a digital camera.
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Another day, another idea for Christmas party gear.
I love green and it is perfect for the holidays. The gold adds the needed bling and makes me smile. And of course, these outfits would look awesome wandering old Quebec City 😉
Holiday Gear: Emerald & Gold by alialex22 featuring a high heel stiletto


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It is my pleasure to introduce myself as one of Mountain Views Preschool Special Ed. teachers. I have worked in early childhood for over 7 years. Prior to being hired with RUSD, I worked as an in-home behavior therapist for children on the Autism Spectrum. I earned my Early Childhood Special Ed. Credential and graduated with a Masters in Education (emphasis in Special Ed.), both from Cal State Fullerton.
I am recently married to a wonderful husband (Summer 2018). I was born and raised in Los Angeles County. I like to spend my free time doing some kind of physical activity (Hiking, gym, or yoga).
I truly enjoy working with little people because I have the opportunity to spend with them a time of their lives when lots of growth and development happens. My goal is to make their first encounter with the school setting a positive, enriching, and fun experience. In addition, I can sincerely say I enjoy the challenges of working in the special education field. No two days will ever be the same :)
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Maybe you recognized that line as a riff on the recent family history series "Who Do You Think You Are?" It was fun to see Twitter-friend Megan Smolenyak on the show, helping celebrities find out answers to mysteries of their family's past. My time and brain cells have been devoted more to genealogy than to gardening lately - and until last night's blessed 2-inches of rain fell, the gardening mostly consisted of watering.
Somehow old records suddenly appeared, solving some puzzles while sprinkling new question marks all over the charts.
Some of the findings are fun: A previously unknown great-grand-aunt appeared out of thin air on the Zoelle branch! Researching this name has produced such variations as Zolle, Zolla, Zoller, Zello, Seller & Colley.
Some of the findings are disturbing: so many death certificates had forms of tuberculosis as the cause of death that I started reading about its effects on Chicago in the late 1800's-early 1900's. Now I'm feeling emotionally overwhelmed with sympathy for my poor immigrant ancestors, many of them born before TB was recognized as infectious rather than an inherited tendency. Logic and reason remind me this happened so long ago that they'd all be dead by now... even without consumption to carry them off...how is it possible to mourn for and with people you never knew?
Enough of Family Trees for now! It's Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, begun by May Dreams Carol. Even in that relationship genealogy comes into play... I first found Carol in a web search- not through her garden blog, but at her Grandmother's Diary.
In other months my GBBD posts may feature plants that will only grow where winters are comparatively mild - Texas mountain laurel, Carolina jessamine, White ginger or bluebonnets.But sometimes a vignette like this one looks quite similar to some place 1200 miles away and a dozen years ago.
This little reblooming daylily, a recross of 'Stella d'Oro' called 'Vi's Apricot', used to flower in Illinois -
But it bloomed in July rather than May, and never at the feet of a 'Meyer's Improved' lemon tree!
Tomato blossoms are beautiful no matter where or when they bloom.
Calibrachoa and green beans are pretty universal, aren't they?
The so-called Ditch Lily (Hemerocallis fulva) really did grow in roadside drainage ditches in Illinois. It was so common that I didn't bother to bring a piece with me to Texas. It's been nearly 11 years since I saw one blooming but thanks to Good and Evil Lori this Wisconsin-born orange daylily opened flowers today.
And thanks to the inspiration of MSS of Zanthan Gardens, the daylilies opened with a cloud of 'Royal Wedding' sweet peas above them
In Illinois the yellow rose would have been 'Graham Thomas' instead of 'Julia Child', the pine was a dwarf Mugho Pine instead of an Italian Stone Pine and the pale purple bells of Mexican Oregano would never survive winter, but the vine in the background would be the same -a Clematis 'Ramona' eventually shows up in all my gardens, no matter where we live.
So does the light yellow daylily, Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' - here with other old favorites blue larkspur, yarrow Achillea 'Moonshine', yellow snapdragons and Salvia farinacea. The main difference in this scene versus one in Illinois is that the rocks are free in Texas!
If I see a beloved plant from the past on the distressed/sale table there's a good chance I'll try to grow it here. This Oakleaf Hydrangea followed me home from Countryside Nursery last winter
But before anyone calls the Reality Police and tells them to stage an intervention, here is proof that I really do know where I am. This is Austin, Texas, where Salvia 'Black & Blue' grows like a weed
Where exotic fruits like Pineapple Guava are used as garden shrubs
And tender fruit trees like 'Wonderful' Pomegranate live through the winter and bloom
Where 'Celeste' figs grow uncovered and unprotected as landscape elements
Where a fragrant double yellow Oleander from Plant Delights
Combines with fragrant white Confederate jasmine
And a fragrant white 'Little Gem' magnolia to scent the air and make one feel like a superannuated Scarlet O'Hara
Austin is a place where odd lilies like Eucomis copy pineapples
A Justicia pretends to be a Shrimp
And Cuphea llaevea mimics a Bat's face
Where Pam's passalong Aloe can survive hail and cold in the shelter of a holly tree to bloom in the shade
Where wildflowers like Texas Paintbrush can be picked up at local nurseries to grow as container plants on the patio (last year's plants even seeded in the front lawn!)
And where the tender Rosa Mutabilis that I once sighed over in out-of-zone gardening books elbows out every other plant in the front border
Here's one more look at the 'Royal Wedding' Sweet peas, caught a few days ago as the sun came through their petals in early morning light. The seeds came from the Natural Gardener - a little gift when we bought our second rainbarrel last winter.
Happy Blooming Day! Celebrate by checking out the gardens linked to the GBBD post at May Dreams Gardens.
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Things You Did Not Know About Vitamins And Minerals
Many people today are interested in leading a healthy lifestyle by taking vitamins and minerals but sadly they don't know the right ones to take. If you would like good advice about vitamins and minerals but don't know where to begin, the following article is a great start. Keep reading to educated yourself on this subject.
Vitamin A deficiencies can cause hyperkaratosis, keratomalacia and night-blindness. Forms of vitamin A, include retinol, beta carotene and retinal. This fat soluble vitamin can be found in orange and yellow fruits and vegetables, spinach, fish, liver, soy and milk. Vitamin A supplements can also provide you with the nutrients your body needs.
Try adding more magnesium, Omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D to your diet if you are feeling sad. A deficiency in any of these may actually lead to depression. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to support brain health, while magnesium can help your body and mind calm down and relax.
If you are a smoker, you should avoid taking any supplements that contain carotene. There have been numerous studies done that show carotene can increase the risk of lung cancer. Since cigarettes can add to this risk, it would be best if you avoided taking carotene if you are planning to continue smoking.
Do you already have some nutrient deficiencies? If you aren't sure, you need to visit your doctor for a blood test to find out. Whether it is B12 or calcium, knowing what nutrients you need to bulk up on will help you to quickly feel better than ever before.
Although it is possible to purchase vitamin and mineral supplements in many types of retail stores, some of the best deals can be found at online sites. It is extremely important to check multiple sites and read the review on any supplement you are interested in using. You can also find a lot of information at natural food stores.
Vitamin B9 is an essential vitamin for women. It will reduce high blood pressure, prevents heart disease, and helps reduce memory loss. Orange juice, eggs, melons, dark green vegetables and strawberries are all great foods that have high levels of vitamin B9. Many vitamin supplements are formulated for women with extra concentrations of B9.
Make sure you choose your beverages wisely. Try to avoid drinking a lot of coffee, tea, or soda. These drinks all have caffeine, which can keep your body from absorbing certain vitamins and minerals like iron. They can also cause you to increase secretion of water-soluble vitamins in your urine.
Many people believe that doubling up on vitamin doses means they will have a better outcome, but this is not the truth at all. It is a good idea for you to avoid doing this since it may give you more than you need. Having too much of a good thing can be dangerous, so stick with the recommended amount.
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Vitamin K helps the blood to clot, keeps the bones strong, and relieves itching. Application of vitamin K to the skin helps remove scars, bruises, spider veins and stretch marks. Additionally, applying vitamin K topically can treat rosacea. However, too much vitamin K can be harmful if you suffer from kidney or liver disease.
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Be careful with taking vitamins such as vitamin E, vitamin A and iron. These vitamins aren't water-soluble, which means they build up in your fat and stay in your body if you get too much. This can lead to side effects which can leave you feeling your worst, so talk to your doctor before taking them.
Always consider how different vitamins work together. Calcium is best taken at a different time of day than other supplements so that it does not interfere with how the other nutrients are absorbed. Vitamins E, C, and A are best absorbed when taken with a meal that contains some fats.
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To get the most vitamins out of your produce, eat it fresh rather than out of a can. The cooking and canning processes leach a lot of the nutrients out of the fruit and vegetables that we eat. While canned foods are easier to use because their shelf life is longer, they are nutritionally less helpful.
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Download a copy of the Storm White Clover factsheet.
Storm white clover is a tall plant type that can aggressively compete and actively grow up through the sward. It offers excellent total forage production with exceptional yield potential across all seasons. Fast to establish, Storm is quick out of the ground, providing better competition with grasses and the potential to spray broadleaf weeds earlier. It also is persistent under grazing with high stolon density for a large leaf type clover. High production in winter and summer.
Product Fit
Storm is suited to high performance, high output systems in the irrigation and higher rainfall regions where other white clovers are used. May not be suited to very tight grazing under sheep.
Breeding History
Storm is an Irrigation by Tamar cross bred by the Victorian DPI. The key selection criteria included persistence, high production, with a specific focus on winter growth, leaf size and high stolon density.
Pest Resistance
Storm is susceptible to Red Legged Earth Mites (Halotydens destructor) and control measures will be required either prior to, or soon after germination. Other insects that need to be monitored carefully include Pea Aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum), Blue Oat Mites (Penthaleus major) and Cut Worms (Agrotis munda).
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Storm, as with many white clovers, is susceptible to a wide range of diseases that include Alfalfa Mosaic Virus (clover Mosaic Virus (various fungal pathogens. Alfamovirus spp.), whitePotexvirus spp.) and several Root Rots cause by various fungal pathogens.
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White clover is generally sown as a component of a pasture mix with grasses. For sowing a pure stand multiply sowing rates by 2 - 3 times. White clover is tolerant of, and will persist under a wide range of management systems and has high feed value. Its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen makes a substantial contribution to the growth of companion grasses. White clover will grow over a wide range of soil and fertility conditions although a pH of 5.4 or higher with reasonable phosphorus levels is required for optimal results. It has poor tolerance of drought conditions and is best suited to medium-high rainfall or irrigation, where it will respond well to spring and summer moisture.
Storm has excellent total forage yield with exceptional yield potential across all seasons. Storm was the highest yielding variety in the trial for total yield. Seasonally it was the highest yielding variety in all seasons other than winter where it was only fractionally behind Haifa.
Trial data: Barenbrug Howlong NSW. Sown spring 2009.
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60,000 unemployed workers rallied at Pitt Stadium in Pittsburgh, near Father Cox's Shantytown. The shantytown lasted from 1929 to 1932 and was the staging base for the Reverend James Cox's unemployed army. – 1931
United Mine Workers reformer Joseph "Jock" Yablonski, his wife and daughter were murdered by hitmen hired by union president Tony Boyle, Click To Tweet who was to be convicted of the crime and eventually die in prison. – 1969
OSHA adopted a grain handling facilities standard to protect 155,000 workers at nearly 24,000 grain elevators from the risk of fire and explosion from highly combustible grain dust. – 1987
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The Yu-Gi-Oh! craze seems to continue to gain steam. With a cartoon that emphasizes the card game airing on TheWB and Cartoon Network, it gets plenty of exposure. However, if the card game didn't have any gameplay behind it, it would be difficult to keep the excitement going.
World Championship Tournament 2004 is the next iteration of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game for the GBA. Will this game prove to be more of the same? Is it too similar to The Eternal Duelist Soul and Worldwide Edition, or does it have some new features to make it worthy of another Yu-Gi-Oh! purchase?
The duel screen for WCT is very similar to TEDS and WE, but there are differences. The card borders are brighter, more like fluorescent colors. The dueling background is much brighter, giving the entire duel screen a more vibrant look.
All of the cards are reproduced with incredible accuracy, showing the picture for each card on the info screen and when summoned. The information screen can be seen during a duel or while modifying your deck. The screen for modifying your decks will show the mian card graphic in the background behind the general information for each card. However, it is so dark that it really isn't useful.
The characters are represented by pictures on a duelist selection screen during the campaign. They don't make any movements or make any comments before or after the duels. Little things like that would have added more personality to the game.Those who have played the first two Yu-Gi-Oh! GBA games will notice a large improvement in the sound. While the first two games sounded more like something from the 8-bit era, WCT got a major sound overhaul. The word "depth" comes to mind while listening to this game. The music has a fuller sound with more bass that is impressive for the GBA and is not as annoying as the first two games. Sound effects while summoning a monster, casting a spell, or exposing a trap are enhanced as well. While the developers could have taken the same engine and left it alone, it's nice to see that improvements have been made to the game. Control hasn't changed much from TEDS and WE, so anyone who has played these games will feel right at home. The D-pad will move the pointer around for selecting cards and menu options. A will select while B will bring up the menu or cancel from the menu. It works well, and hasn't been changed. However, it wasn't necessary to change what wasn't broken in the first place.
The first change that players will notice is that there are three decks to customize for playing. The player will use those three decks for their duels, so some strategy is involved as far as which deck to use. However, I was not able to change which deck to use for a duel during the campaign at one time. I don't know if this was a bug or if it was intended, as I couldn't find anything in the manual about this.
Once the player has a deck prepared, it's off to the duelist selection screen. Five characters are available at the beginning, with more that can be unlocked. If the player is a fan of the cartoon, some of the character's personality will be shown in their decks. However, those that aren't familiar with the characters will only be able to tell with the stats what kind of deck they will be up against.
From there, it's off to the duel screen. This is where the card game is played. Players summon monsters onto the field with attack and defense points. These monsters will be used for battle. Certain monsters will need another monster or two to be sacrificed in order to be placed on the field. Trap and spell cards also available to be played on the playing field. Trap and spell cards will have different effects on the battles, the players, or the monsters individually. When cards battle with each other, the attack and defense points and position of the monster will determine the outcome. During battle, and through spell and trap cards, Life Points can be lost. The main object of the game is to deplete the opponent's Life Points before your Life Points are gone.
WCT is an accurate portrayal of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game. However, the pacing feels slow. The speed of the game is more akin to TEDS than WE. Those who are used to the pacing of WE will feel like the brakes have been slammed hard. However, those that are new to the game will appreciate the pacing.
WCT does not have any tutorial. This is probably the largest shortcoming of the game. Anyone who hasn't played the game before, and who doesn't have a basic understanding of collectible card games, will be completely lost at first. However, the first few characters are easy enough that players will not have much difficulty beating them.
Again, Konami has made another accurate adaptation of the game. WCT is a great way for players of the game to play while not spending a boatload of money for the regular cards and finding someone to play with them. Those who like Yu-Gi-Oh! or collectible card games will enjoy this game. Those who don't care for collectible card games won't be swayed by this game.A large number of cards are available, even more than the previous games. With three decks to customize for the game at one time, a player can create literally thousands of different decks. Since players will be able to always challenge one of the characters for a duel, the game has almost infinite replay value. However, boredom with the game can eventually settle in. The game does one thing, but it does it very well. Although WCT has a lot of replay value, since it is not much different from the first two Yu-Gi-Oh! GBA games, I have a difficult time giving this game a higher Value score.


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This month, we are delighted to be reissuing three of Jeff VanderMeer's early novels, including his first novel, in stylish new covers. The books are as wonderful as ever and Jeff has told me all manner of interesting things about them below -- ranging from alternate titles and unusual editorial input to a narrowly avoided fake squid exposé. He also has some wise words on social media which I'd love to follow - but am not sure I can! So on to the interview itself. . .
1) How does it feel to see your first novel, Veniss Underground, being reissued, after you've had so many more collections, anthologies, novels and short stories published since? Does it seem like a long time since this was first out, or does it seem like no time's passed at all?
In some ways, both at once. I tend to live by the pace of current projects and to have acclimated to the arc of the publishing life-cycle in which two or three years isn't a long time at all. So, in publishing years rather than human years, it does seem rather closer than it should, I guess. I do remember Veniss, too, because initially, by mistake, a children's book agent represented it, with no luck in placing it of course.
I'm still fond of it, since where else are you going to read a novel in which a living meerkat head glued to a plate is a sidekick? In that regard, it's timeless. There are also a couple of stories associated with Veniss. For example, it was first acquired by an indie publisher who found religion between acquisition and publication. At one point, the point at which we parted ways, he wanted me to switch all of the characters to be analogous to characters in the Old Testament…a bit tricky, given that the novel is, if anything, influenced by Greek myth.
2) When you first started out, did you anticipate the current influence of social media in terms of engaging readers?
No, when I started out back in the mid- to late-1980s, it was all letters and offset printing and then gradually some very primitive email, which I did of course immediately use. I don't think anyone could have anticipated it, although the press I ran at the time did immediately create one of the world's first e-books online -- you could flip the pages and everything. Alas, we were a little ahead of our time. I would say I think this is just an extension of good old-fashioned word-of-mouth, which has been around forever and is still the most potent way for a book to become a success.
3) And how do you manage the balance between social media and writing in your own working life?
What I wrote in my book on this subject, Booklife, still applies: having a firewall between your personal and public booklife is the best solution. There can't be bleed-over. You can't be writing fiction and commenting on facebook that you're writing fiction. Or, rather, I hope a lot of people do, since it'll winnow the competition. I do find having programs like Freedom on my computer, which allow me to block the internet for a number of hours, very valuable. Also, I downgraded to a dumb phone over a year ago and that helps a lot. Otherwise, you wind up repetitively checking email anyway. The main thing is: getting on facebook or twitter to promote your book is like a hamster getting on a wheel -- unless you actually have a strategy and you set boundaries and have discipline.
4) If you could bring back one thing from the city of Ambergris to our world, what would it be and why?
Actually, I did bring one thing back from the city of Ambergris. I took the famous Ambergris freshwater squid festival and wrote a story set in the real world called "The Festival of the Freshwater Squid." It was a kind of Twain-like loving send-up of small-town Florida festivals, of which there are dozens. I made up the supposed freshwater squid, the Mayfly Squid, supposedly an invasive species from Brazil, and a festival in Sebring during their off-season, complete with a Mayfly Squid Queen and a parade.
When it was published online, I had cephalopod experts email me to castigate me for making their job more difficult, given the complexity of categorization of real squid. The local Sebring newspaper eventually interviewed me about "the situation" since -- despite clearly marking each page as fiction -- there had been, shall we say, some confusion. The apex of this came a couple of years later when a BBC wildlife program producer emailed me to say she and her team would be in the Everglades anyway and were willing to come up to Sebring to film me walking along a lake there, talking about the Mayfly Squid . . .I was sorely tempted to do it, but ultimately my better self won out and I told her it was a fake.
5) Did you have any alternative titles for the three novels we're reissuing and if so, why were these changed? I'm thinking of course of Veniss Underground, City of Saints and Madmen and Shriek: An Afterword.
Oh, yes -- for City of Saints and Madmen, I had a long list of possibles, including The Book of Ambergris, City of Sinners and Saints, City of Saints and Murderers, City of Murderers and Holy Men -- just think of every possible combination of that….Veniss Underground was once called Quin's Shanghai Circus, stealing, too specifically, the title of an Edward Whittemore novel. Shriek: An Afterword always had that name, though.
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The other day we were flipping through the channels and stopped on Oprah's show for a while. There was a group of people discussing the election results and they were expressing their belief that everyone just seemed happier.
Not everyone.
First, there were still a lot of people who voted for McCain. Not everyone is happy, but we are willing to accept that Obama has won the election. I would call myself resigned. It is, what it is. The people have spoken. We will see what the future holds.
Then there is the situation in California. There was an issue on the ballot regarding same sex marriages. It was passed easily, meaning that same sex marriages are once again illegal in California. The response by some of the people who were hoping to see a continuation of the legality of same sex marrage was rioting.
Yes, rioting.
So much for an acceptance of "the people have spoken". It would seem that, at least for some in California, if you don't get what you want, you riot. Those people, who are rioting, are obviously not happy. They also do not accept the outcome of the democratic process, unless it is the outcome for which they voted.
Not everybody is happy, but at least most of us are not rioting.


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I was hoping Id get it done tonight, but I understand reps have things to do. If you can send me a OTA unlock PLEASE let me know.
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Im paid off on sprint and in good standing. I wont have the phone available to me tomorrow (I WILL BE AT WORK AND THE WIFE AT HOME) as the wife stays at home. We switched to metro pcs and my data isnt working. This is despite sprint telling me im unlocked. I am not. I cannot unlock UICC. Please let me know if any rep can do that for me. WILL I AM had been assisting but I didnt have my phone readily available, so I understand. I have all the necessary info.
There was a ticket submitted on Wednesday morning. It was completed on Wednesday evening. Was the phone powered on and connected to WiFi with the Sprint SIM in it, the entire time?
That was a different phone. That was for my v20. This is for the G5. I submitted all of my information to WILL I AM yesterday.
Ok, let me know when you get a ticket number from him.
I am hoping he gets back with me today. All I need is the OTA unlock sent out to this darn g5 phone.
If you are feeling froggy, here's the info on the phone
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A ticket will need to be created for it. The tickets can take up to 2 days to process.
What is your name and contact number?
The other device (THE G5 with phone number ) is my other phone. Both phones are paid off and my bill is up to date with sprint. I moved to metropcs. Sprint attempted to tell me im fully unlocked, but I am not. Will I AM verified that I was NOT unlocked even though Sprints system says I am.
He had to send out a unlock over the air code.
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Well he was goijg to yesterday and got busy and had other customers i guess. So he never did.
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Lighting Product Engineer / Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience) / South East
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an established and massively growing company within the Lighting industry. The business has been going through a period of growth and expansion on all fronts due to their continued success, and is now looking to get more excellent people into the business to enable to continue to grow long term. They are a British manufacturer, working on exciting and creative projects such as restaurants, high end residential, and superyachts, with the capacity to create specialist and bespoke products to order.
We are looking for a person with experience working within the lighting industry designing lighting products and luminaires, with an understanding of the manufacturing process.
You will be part of the product design team, working alongside them in developing both bespoke and standard products. This will involve heavy use of 3D design software, with Solidworks experience being a bonus. With your background and understanding of the manufacturing and assembly process, you will be helping to ensure that all designs made by the team are technically accurate and suitable for manufacture, and advising them about areas of improvement.
Once your designs have been finalised, you may be involved with the hands of prototyping and testing of the product to ensure it performs well. This will be fully trained within the role for those who do not already have experience of testing procedures.
Alongside this you will also be speaking with suppliers, to discuss technical requirements such as the best materials to use for a component, manufacturing processes and establishing prices.
There is plenty of opportunity for an ambitious person joining this company to grow and progress in their career, whether that be to a Senior Design level, Product Manager, or a different avenue! This is a forward thinking business which places people at the heart of their operations, and wants to support them as much as possible so that they can succeed.
Candidates must have some level of experience or understanding of lighting manufacturing, and applicants with a purely product design background will not be accepted.
Please send a copy of your up to date CV, portfolio and contact details to Laura Horne-Thomas through the link below.


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It's always interesting to see our favourite characters and games re-imagined in new and different ways. This collection of Metroid inspired images is by illustrator Jennifer Cox of Dancingheron. I love the Ancient Greek style of the art, and the … Continued


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Publication details for Professor Janet MontgomeryGron, Kurt, Montgomery, Janet, Otto Nielsen, Poul, Nowell, Geoff, Peterkin, Joanne L., Sørensen, Lasse & Rowley-Conwy, Peter (2016). Strontium isotope evidence of early Funnel Beaker Culture movement of cattle. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 6: 248-251.
- Publication type: Journal Article
- DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2016.02.015
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- Professor Peter Rowley-Conwy
- Professor Janet Montgomery
- Dr Kurt Gron
- Dr Geoff Nowell
- Ms Joanne Peterkin
The movement of livestock across and within landscapes is increasingly being recognized as common in northern European prehistoric contexts, and was performed for various purposes. However, almost nothing is known about the movement of livestock in the earliest phase of the southern Scandinavian Neolithic Funnel Beaker Culture (ENI, TRB, 4000–3500 cal BC), or even if such movement is indicated. In this study, domestic cattle (Bos taurus) teeth from the early Neolithic sites Almhov, Sweden (N = 6) and Havnelev, Denmark (N = 7) were analyzed in order to determine the presence and character of potential livestock movement in this period. Tooth enamel strontium isotope analyses indicated a range of variation in local origin of the animals: some probably local and some non-local. Importantly, both sites yielded an individual exhibiting strontium isotope ratios indicating movement from elsewhere and over a body of water via boat. Although based on a small number of cattle, the movement of livestock is indicated in the earliest Neolithic in the region and provides evidence of social, economic, or other connections over substantial distances.


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Looking in the rear-view mirror to see how fast you're moving.
So how long is this going to take? This is one of the most common questions to ask or be asked in a traditional software development environment, and one of the most difficult to answer. The agile methodologies, and Scrum in particular, address this problem through the notion of velocity. Whatever your team accomplished in the last time period (sprint) is a good predictor of what they'll be able to accomplish in the next one. Scrum's use of burn down charts, standard definitions of "done" and retrospectives allows for the discovery of a team's average velocity. One can argue about details like hours versus story points, but almost any implementation of Scrum allows for at least tracking how much work was done per unit time.
If you've read Black Swans or The Age of the Unthinkable you may be troubled by our assertion that the past can be used as a predictor of the future. Both books strongly make the case that this is not in fact true. One of the books (I forget just now which one) cites the statistic that something like 80% of the total volatility of the US Stock Market can be accounted for by five individual trading days. They also make the case that grand Five Year Plans are almost always doomed to fail due to unforeseen developments. While all of that is true, and I am a fan of both books, this actually strengthens the case for Scrum's use of historical velocity. Scrum measures velocity sprint by sprint, and each measurement is a data point that can be used to correct assumptions that may be fading in relevance. Scrum assumes the existence of change and embraces it rather than trying to defend against it. And yet, even Scrum acknowledges that most of the time today will be very similar to yesterday and so we can use that data to make some assumptions about tomorrow.
Sadly, many projects are still using "traditional" methods (which seems to be one of the new names for waterfall). One of the drawbacks of such an approach is that the time scales are typically relatively large compared to Scrum, which means there are fewer time periods to measure and thus fewer opportunities for correction. There is simply less data available is you have two six-month buckets versus twelve one-month buckets. This is one reason that "traditional" projects do not typically end up producing a team velocity. This in turns make it substantially challenging to estimate how long the next project will take.
I recently attended the No Fluff, Just Stuff conference and one of the speakers said something striking about velocity (there were so many good talks that I cannot recall who made this particular statement).
He said "I've been developing software for 30 years. I wish that I had written down all of my estimates of how long something would take and then how long it had taken. If I had done that, imagine how accurate my estimates would be by now." I think it's safe to say that almost none of us have done what this speaker regrets not doing. Does that mean we just give up? Of course not. But...
One of the key take-away messages from one of the experts in the field of estimation is not to estimate at all. To quote Steve McConnell: " If you can't count the answer directly, you should count something else and then compute the answer by using some sort of calibration data." As it happens, for our problem of assessing velocity, we do have lots of data that might be helpful. The data in question live in your requirement tracking system, bug database, and source code control system. While these systems are often, shall we say, imprecise, they do contain useful data.
So, if we can't count our velocity directly we can count the number of bugs in our last project, how long they stayed open, how many requirements were present, and so on. Our calibration data is that all of those requirements and bugs took place in the time interval of the project. It's not especially fine-grained but in a waterfall model we are not looking for fine-grained data.
Some may argue that bug reports and requirements are not precisely defined and standardized. What passes as a single requirement for one team might be 3-5 separate requirements for another team. Some teams have bugs like "it doesn't work" while others might enter a dozen or more particular bugs to cover the same underlying defect. Here is the strange thing, though: it doesn't matter.
Just as story points are not standardized, all that matters is that within your team you tend to be consistent. Whatever your team's definition of a story point is if you're doing Scrum, it is likely to represent about the same quantum of work next month that it represented last month. In the waterfall world, the level of granularity you bring to your bug reports is likely to be fairly constant. The point is that we're not looking to equate points or bug counts against anything but other points and other bug counts in the same work environment. So, if your last several projects had 6 requirements, generated 60 bugs, and took 6 months, you have a velocity of 1 requirement and/or 10 bugs per month. If your next project arrives with 15 requirements and a deadline of three months from now we can safely conclude that you are in trouble!
Keep in mind the distinction between accuracy and precision. In the proceeding case we can say with high confidence that you are probably hosed.
All of this will just work better in Scrum than in Waterfall. So if Scrum is so much better why not just use it instead of waterfall? The problem of course is the little matter of changing your company's culture. But while it may take a huge effort to get your organization to move to Scrum, you, as an individual, can go compute your personal velocity right now. Any bug tracking system out there will allow you to gather data about the number of bugs assigned to you and/or fixed by you per unit time. If it were a database query you'd do something like select count(*) from bugs where assignee=="me" group by month(assignedDate). Now, you may object saying "but I do lots of other things besides fix bugs." You would likely be correct, and it still doesn't matter. If a third of your time historically gets absorbed by mind-numbing meetings, what makes you think next month will be any different?
As an individual you might pick from several data sources to establish a velocity. The selection may depend on your job function (sustaining engineer, development engineer) and/or on the systems you are using for bug tracking, source code management, and the like.
You might track the number of bugs fixed by you, the number of source code check-ins you do, the number of code inspections you participated in, or some combination of these and others. One interesting strategy is to gather the data from as many relevant sources as possible and then graph the results for the longest time period for which you have data. If we assume that your actual theoretical velocity has been relatively constant, you can select a data source or sources that results in a flat graph. Of course if you have switched languages or processes or problem domain, your velocity likely has not been constant, so your mileage may vary.
Another point to keep in mind if using the traditional approach is that quite often the project goes through distinct lifecycle phases. I think of these as the EPM, MS Word, Visio, Eclipse, and Jira phases of the project. Many of us are familiar with the pain of spending months in Word and Visio before we get "approval" to go back to the happier world of Eclipse (and then Jira). In these cases it's important to know how to combine your various data streams to get an overall velocity.
Figure 1 shows a somewhat fictionalized analysis of my work in a preceding year. The counts for requirements, defects, and check-ins are raw counts, while the Functional Specification word count is scaled by a factor of 250. Although the graph does bounce around a bit, it also shows an average of about four and a half work units per month. This is even more clear in Figure 2, which shows each month's velocity with standard deviation markers. From this chart it is easy to see that the velocity generally hovers between 4 and 6 work units per month.
Figure 1 Sample Retrospective Velocity
Figure 2 Average Velocity Range
Of course, a side benefit of such changes in velocity is that you can in fact document the change in velocity. In my own organization we have be increasing the mandate for code inspections of all code. While we selected a very lightweight inspection tool (Code Collaborator, highly recommended) the transition to an inspection regime was not without cost. Naturally management would like to see data showing some positive effects caused by this change. If one is measuring velocity, either at the individual or team level, you are well positioned to observe changes in the metrics. We expect to see a decline in field reported bugs for code that has been through the inspection process.
This approach can also be used as support for a stealth project. My coworkers are naturally wary of my new-found fascination with Scala. "There he goes again" has been muttered more than once. This is in fact a natural and reasonable reaction, until I start producing evidence of the benefit of Scala (or any other technology I might introduce to the team). If I present brand new data of a type the team is unfamiliar with, they can be forgiven some skepticism. If however I present the "standard" velocity measurements that we have become accustomed to collecting and analyzing, and if that data shows a delta for Scala-based stealth projects, then my arguments are on much firmer ground.
All discussions of Black Swans aside, whatever last month looked like is a good starting point for guessing what next month might look like. By all means measure each month and look for trends. Perhaps you and/or your organization is getting better and your velocity is increasing. Now we have more confirmation of that fact. Or perhaps in response to missed deadlines you're attending still more mind-numbing meetings to discuss such gems as why things take too long, and so your velocity is decreasing. Cold comfort perhaps, but now you have data to bring to those discussions.
Retrospective Bugs and Code Inspections
While we're talking about looking behind us let's explore another often overlooked opportunity for learning from the past. Even after instituting a policy of near-total code inspection we still of course have field-reported defects. Hopefully fewer, but they still exist. This reminds me of the standard interview question "So, candidate, what is your biggest weakness?" This is a boring question but it can have a powerful followup: "And what are you doing to address this weakness?" In the context of bugs and inspections, the followup question is "So if this code was inspected why didn't the inspection find the defect?" This is not meant to be a rhetorical question!
As the inspection process progresses it become more likely that the code containing any bug will be code that passed through an inspection. Rather than viewing this as a failure of the inspection process, we can view it as an opportunity to enhance that process. After a bug has been resolved, which by definition means we have identified what was wrong, we can and should take the additional step of identifying why the inspection did not catch the defect.
Perhaps the inspectors lacked the subject matter expertise to see a semantic flaw in the code. Perhaps the inspection checklist (be it formal or informal) did not emphasize looking for synchronization issues. Perhaps the inspectors had too much faith in an "expert" coder and so performed just a cursory inspection. Whatever the reason, it should be identifiable and then actionable.
While you might see this as yet another process to slow down development, it can actually provide enormous benefit. When you test or inspect code, you are improving that one section of code. When you perform meta-analysis of your inspection process, you are improving all code that will pass through the inspection process.
We've seen that you don't have to be doing Scrum to get the benefits of knowing your Velocity and tracking how it is changing. And we've seen that looking backwards at your inspections can lower your defect rate. And you can do both without requiring changes or approvals from management. Perhaps it's time to give these ideas a try.
Brian Tarbox is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Motorola in the Systems Engineering group designing next generation video products. He writes a blog on the intersection of software design, cognition, music, and creativity at briantarbox.blogspot.com. His primary contact point is about.me/BrianTarbox .
Heather Mardis is a Senior Engineer at Motorola Mobility in the On Demand Video group, providing release and build infrastructure, tools, and processes. She has a long background in configuration and release management, most recently succeeding in bringing continuous integration and build-automation to the ODV team at Motorola to support their three-continent development needs. Her credits include conference presentations at Atlassian Summit including the "you've got issues" award in 2010. She strives to be the go-to person in ODV, keeping tabs on all the many projects in progress at once and staying one step ahead of what the team might need next.
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The Detroit Tigers Payroll In 2013 And Contracts Going Forward Updated Mar.09/13
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I believe that the Tigers are set up for a solid run as a perennial playoff contender, yet the club needs a small face change in order to get back to the dance in 2013. I honestly was stunned to see Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Delmon Young and Jose Valverde all play at the type of body structure they possess during the Post Season.
If you saw these guys in a bowling alley, the words 'World Class Athlete' would definitely not enter a conversation amongst strangers who were trying to sum them up. Baseball is a game that your body type doesn't hold you back, however when you have multiple heavy players on offense, it really clogs up the base paths. While watching Game #4 was about the time I started to change my opinion on the state of the game needing to be more athletic.
Fielder and Cabrera may be the best 3-4 tandem in the Major Leagues now. The Tigers can definitely weather these two guys in the lineup even though they jam the teams ability for base running. The key is to build a bunch of 'Road Runners' around them. I like Austin Jackson, Quintin Berry and Andy Dirks all being in the lineup to help the speed factor.
Also with Victor Martinez coming back in 2013, the team has one of the best Designated Hitters in baseball back in the fold. Then the team brought in classy veteran Torii Hunter (after inking him to a 2 YR/$26 MIL Contract. This shows how urgent it is for the organization to cash in a World Series with their roster.)
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Detroit may play in the weakest division in baseball now. Other than the Chicago White Sox, the team doesn't have to worry about any one matching them for payroll spending. So the Motown boys will always have the upper hand in the division. There are a pile of young players in the system under club control.
If I were them, I would also dangle Brennan Boesch to see if there are any teams that would like to pick up his services. The Tigers should be seeking some more relief pitching in return. Jim Leyland is coming back for his 8th year at the helm for the Tigers. He will still be searching for the teams 1st World Series since 1984.
The Tigers are in decent shape (payroll wise) for the next 2 years before Justin Verlander and Victor Martinez become Free Agents in 2015. After that year, Miguel Cabrera will still only be 32 – when he signs his next contact in the MLB before the 2016 year.. The 2012 Triple Crown Winner will command the upper echelon dollars on the market.
The Tigers may be forced to make a decision by 2015 on whether they can afford to sign one of the best hitters in this generation or keep the best pitcher in this generation. With Verlander and him having to re-sign in back to back years, chances are the club may have to choose one or the other.
Detroit Tigers Payroll 2013 in Millions Signed Players:
Prince Fielder 1B: (23.0) (Signed thru 2020, Free Agent in 2021) Fielder is money in the bank for about a .300 AVG with 30 HRs and 100 RBI every year. I would love to see him produce in the playoffs. He will probably have a better season in 2013 with Victor Martinez providing protection for him in the 5 hole. This is the last year he makes $23 MIL, from 2014 – 2020, the big man will make $24 MIL for every campaign until Age 36.
Miguel Cabrera 3B/DH: (21.0) (Signed through 2015, Free Agent on 2016.) Miguel Cabrera has been trending upwards every year since he came into the Majors in 2003. With Martinez coming back to full-time DH, Cabrera will probably keep at 3rd Base for at least the next few years. Cabrera is the best pure right-handed hitter in the Majors. He will drive in 120 RBI and hit 35+ HRs in his sleep next year. The reigning Triple Crown Winner in the AL will make $22 MIL in both 2014 and 2015.
Justin Verlander SP: (20.1) (Signed through 2014, Free Agent in 2015.) At 20 Million Dollars Per Year, Verlander at least gives 225+ IP every year and should be good for 17-20 wins a year. The club needs to capitalize on him being on the club with Fielder and Cabrera, before Verlander becomes the highest paid pitcher in baseball for 2015. The man is 78-31 in the last 4 years. He only gets stronger each year.
Victor Martinez C/DH: (13.0) (Signed through 2014, Free Agent in 2015.) The Tigers are almost going to receive a Free Agent signing with Martinez coming back to the lineup in 2013. In 2011, he hit .330 with 12 HRs and 103 RBI in 144 Games for the Detroit club. He is a .303 Career Hitter and should see full-time action as the clubs Designated Hitter. I would rank him the 2nd best at the position in the Major Leagues to David Ortiz. The man will make $12 MIL in 2014.
Torii Hunter OF: (12.0) Hunter was a good 2 Year Deal for the Tigers. He will probably not duplicate his 2012 season – .313/.365/.817 – with 16 HRs and 92 RBI. He will fan over 125 times. He will be a good #2 – and can really smash a fastball pitch, something he will see a lot more of, with Cabrera and Fielder trailing him in the lineup. Hunter makes $14 MIL in 2014.
Anibal Sanchez SP: (8.8) This contract may come back to bite the franchise long – term. His contract jumps to $15.8 MIL in 2014, before $16.8 MIL for every year between 2015 – 2017. The club holds a Team Option for 2018 for another $16.0 MIL. The player receives a $5 MIL Buyout if declined. $80 MIL for 5 years or $91 MIL for 6 years is jacked up for a guy is 48 – 51 (.485) with a 3.74 Lifetime ERA.
Jhonny Peralta SS: (6.0) (Signed though 2013, Free Agent in 2014.) Peralta dipped a lot in his 2012 year (.239 – 13 HRs and 63 RBI) compared to his 2011 season in which he hit .299 with 21 HRs and 86 RBI. As a .264 hitter lifetime, the Tigers would gladly take this with his .750 OPS. At 1 year left on his contract, the Tigers may have to replace him in 2014.
Joaquin Benoit RP: (5.5) (Signed through 2013, Free Agent in 2014.) Benoit has appeared in 64 games or more in the last 3 years. The guy has definite hit and miss stuff. He is a great 7th/8th inning set up guy.
Omar Infante 3B/2B: (4.0) (Signed through 2013, Free Agent in 2014.) Infante hit .257 with 4 HRs and 20 RBI after coming over from the Marlins. The more important facet of his game is his defense at second base. Infante also hit .300 in the post season and is a decent contact hitter.
Octavio Dotel RP: (3.5) Signed through 2013, Free Agent in 2014.) Octavio Dotel owns the career record for teams played for in 13. With Detroit last year, he went 5-3 with a 3.57 ERA and 62 SO in 57 IP. With 109 Career Saves, Dotel is also a great emergency guy to close out games. Dotel has also appeared in 26 games in the post season. He is perfect for the Detroit Tigers.
Ramon Santiago SS/2B: (2.1) Signed through 2013, Free Agent in 2014) Santiago is an all-defense replacement player and can back up Peralta and Infante in 2013.
Total Payroll for these 11 Signed Players equals 119.0 Million Dollars.
Players no longer on the 2013 Club, Still on the Payroll for any reason ($ in MIL.)
Brandon Inge 3B: (500 K) As part of the payout for his outright release.
Jacob Turner SP: (2.4) As part of the terms of the trade for Omar Infante and Anibal Sanchez. $ were picked up by the Tigers.
Total Payroll After this Category (2.9) is: 118.9 Million Dollars.
Arbitration Players:
Max Scherzer SP: (6.8) Arbitration Eligible again in 2014 and a Free Agent in 2015. Scherzer was filthy dominant in the second half of his 2012 Campaign where he went 16-7 (.696) with 3.74 ERA for the entire year. From the ALL-Star Game on he went 8-2 with a 2.69 ERA. As a #2 in the rotation, Scherzer is likely to receive a heavy pay raise in Arbitration again next year.
Rick Porcello SP: (5.1) Is a 'Super 2 Arbitration Eligible in 2014 – 2015 and is a Free Agent in 2016. At a career record of 48-42 with a 4.55 ERA, Porcello had been the benefactor of lots of run support in his career. His WHIP has gone up in four straight years (1.34, 1.39, 1.41 to 1.53 in 2012.) Look for the team to try to trade him for a Left handed Starter or reliever in return.
Doug Fister SP: (4.0) Arbitration Eligible in 2014 – 2015 and a Free Agent in 2016. Fister is 18-11 with a 2.91 ERA in his young Tigers career. He will also receive a nice pay raise. He is a quality #3 pitcher.)
Austin Jackson CF: (3.5) Arbitration Eligible in 2014 – 2015 and a Free Agent in 2016. Jackson continues to improve on his numbers every year. He hit .300 in 2013, with an OPS of .856, 55 XBH and he scored 103 Runs despite missing 25 games. Jackson should be locked up to a long-term deal whenever the club can do it.
Alex Avila C: (3.0) Arbitration Eligible in 2014 – 2015 and a Free Agent in 2016. Avila saw a bit of a slow-down in 2012 with an OPS of .736 compared to his 2011 OPS of .895. He will likely receive another big bump in salary for 2014 – and is worth it. He handles the pitchers very well. Hitting catchers are still at a premium in this game.
Brennan Boesch RF/DH: (2.4) Arbitration Eligible in 2014 – 2015 and a Free Agent in 2016. Boesch is an all or nothing player that has a Career OBP of .315. I don't think the Tigers should have him in their long-term plans. He should be trade-bait.
Phil Coke RP: (1.9) Arbitration Eligible again in 2014 and a Free Agent in 2015. Phil Coke performed admirably well in the regular and Post Season during the 2012 year. I like him as the primary Left Handed Pitcher out of the pen. He may be the clubs Closer and stand to make a hefty pay-raise in 2014 Arbitration.
Total for these 9 players projects out to be 26.7 Million Dollars in Player Salary for 2013
This brings the total to for after this category equals 148.6 Million.
Pre-Arbitration Eligible and Major League Minimum Contracts:
Alberto Alburquerque RP: (495 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2014 and a Free Agent in 2017. This guy has electric stuff. He is 6-1 with a 1.59 ERA and 85 SO in 56.2 IP for his career.
Andy Dirks OF: (485 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015 and a Free Agent in 2018. Dirks is perfect for the top of the Tigers Lineup and to assume a spot in the OF. He scored 55 runs in just 88 Games with a .857 OPS.
Danny Worth 2B/3B/SS: (482 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2014 and a Free Agent in 2017. Worth will be a back up infielder on the team.
Duane Below SP/RP: (482 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015 and a Free Agent in 2018. Duane Below might have been more valuable if the club didn't resign Sanchez. Nevertheless, he is an option if injuries occur in the Bullpen or Starting Rotation.
Luke Putkonen RP: (480 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016 and a Free Agent in 2019 . He will be behind a lot of other relief pitchers. Putkonen should see more seasoning in the minors.
Quintin Berry LF/CF: (480 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016 and a Free Agent in 2019. Quintin Berry scored 44 runs in 291 AB and stole 21 bases during the 2012 year. He should start the year in the OF with Jackson and Dirks.
Casey Crosby SP: (480 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016 and a Free Agent in 2019. As another Lefty, he may get the chance to pitch some for the Tigers in 2013.
Avisail Garcia RF : (480 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016 and a Free Agent in 2019. Garcia might do better to see some more time in the minors. However, if Dirks or Berry struggle, he may be an option.
Luis Marte RP: (480 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015 and a Free Agent in 2019.
Drew Smyly RP/SP: (480 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015 and a Free Agent in 2019. Smyly is a lock for the Starting Pitching Rotation as the only Left Handed pitcher under contract for 2013.
Tyler Stohr RP: (480 K) Entry Level contract with no Major League Experience Yet.
Jose Ortega RP: (480 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016 and a Free Agent in 2019.
Bryan Holaday C: (480 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016 and a Free Agent in 2019.
Brayan Villarreal RP: (480 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2015 and a Free Agent in 2018. Villarreal is yet another Right-Handed Reliever with a solid future.
Hernan Perez 2B/PH/PR: Arbitration Eligible in 2016 and a Free Agent in 2019.
Darin Downs RP: (480 K) Arbitration Eligible in 2016 and a Free Agent in 2019. . He is another Lefty that could come out of the pen.
Total Salaries for these players equals 9.0 Million and brings up the total payroll to 157.0 Million.
Final Thoughts Going Forward;
The Detroit Tigers will have a 2 – 3 Year window with the current roster to take down a World Championship. Once Verlander comes up for renewal in 2015 – nothing is guaranteed. The man is talking about a $200 MIL deal already. The time to win for Detroit is in 2013 and 2014. They should spend as much as they can to secure it. Being in the AL Central affords them the chance to outspend everyone – while the AL West and AL East beat up each other in Divisional Play. Is there more of a lock than the Tigers to win Division this year?? Whether or not they can get back to the World Series in 2013 is another question.
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Andersen Corporation Begins Construction in Goodyear, AZ
Groundbreaking Alert: New campus to create more than 400 jobs
Dirt is moving in Goodyear today as the city welcomes Andersen Corporation, America's premier window and door manufacturer. The company plans to invest more than $105 million in a 500,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility and create more than 415 jobs during the first phase of this expansion. Andersen anticipates a potential total investment of at least $200 million through a future expansion of the campus. The campus is expected to be operational in early 2020.
"We are seeing positive changes in our community, most notably the increase in quality jobs and employment growth. We greatly appreciate Andersen's commitment to our city and our mission to enhance the community's prosperity," said Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord.
Business, government and community leaders commemorated the occasion with a ceremonial groundbreaking near Cotton Ln. and MC85. Andersen's Goodyear facility will manufacture Andersen® 100 Series products. This expansion is part of the company's strategy to increase capacity to support demand and expand its presence in the western United States.
"Our vision is to make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen – our employees, customers, distribution partners, suppliers, shareholders and the communities in which we live and work, which now includes Goodyear, Arizona," said Jay Lund. "We are grateful for the many allies who are working alongside us as we embark on this important expansion of our business."
"Andersen's selection of Goodyear for its new facility will create hundreds of jobs and significant capital investment in the region," said Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. "Manufacturing has always been a key driver of job creation and economic prosperity, and this project adds to Arizona's diverse economic landscape."
At the groundbreaking ceremony, Andersen announced a $25,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, helping to create more affordable housing in Maricopa County. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate citizenship and to making a positive impact in the communities where employees live and work.
About City of Goodyear
Goodyear, Arizona has a diverse blend of amenities with abundant business, cultural, educational and entertainment resources. Today, the city's population is nearly 85,000 and features a highly educated and skilled workforce, just minutes from the heart of Downtown Phoenix. The low cost of doing business, robust transportation options, fiber connectivity and a lot of southwest charm create the right economic conditions to power any business. Goodyear is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regions in the nation and spring training home to MLB's Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds. Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Ball, Dick's Sporting Goods, UPS, and Darden Restaurants have chosen Goodyear as the place to be.
About Andersen Corporation
Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation and its subsidiaries manufacture and market window and door products under the Andersen®, Renewal by Andersen®, EMCO®, Weiland®, MQ™ and Heritage™ brands. Andersen, a privately held company, was founded in 1903 and employs more than 8,000 people with manufacturing sites in North America and Europe. Andersen has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. Visit us at andersencorporation.com.


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You shall not murder -Ex 20:13
Cursed be anyone who takes a bribe to shed innocent blood. -Deut 27:25
Children are a heritage -Ps 127:3
You formed my inward parts -Ps 139:13-16
You do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child. -Eccl. 11:5
Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? –Is. 49:15
Let the little children come to me. -Matt 19:14-17
Are you not children of transgression, the offspring of deceit? -Is 57:3
You who burn with lust among the oaks, under every green tree, who slaughter your children in the valleys. –Is 57:4-5
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord. -Prov. 17:15
From my mother's womb you have been my God. -Ps 22:10
He burned his sons as an offering, according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord drove out. -2 Chron 28:3
They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to the demons. -Ps 106:37
They poured out innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters. -Ps 106:38
The land was polluted with blood. -Ps 106:38