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Spiritual Care In Iceland
Over the past few years the role of spiritual care in medicine has been examined. Some feel like in a world of scientific and technological advances, there is no longer any role of faith in the medical field. However, while working with patients, healthcare providers see over and over again that faith and spirituality have a role in patient outcomes.
The Family Connection
The role of spiritual care came to the forefront in Iceland after healthcare professionals began to notice the effect that the family had on terminally ill patient's quality of life. It became apparent that if the psychology of the family until was not treated as a whole, the dying patient would suffer. The beliefs and reactions of the family members seemed to be more important to the patient than how healthcare professional treated the patient. These directly affected how the patient handled treatments, how comfortable they could be made and how prepared they were for the end.
Palliative Care
For many terminally ill patients. finding answers to their deepest questions can become the focus of end of life treatments. Physical interventions are no longer about a cure and care has shifted to comfort and quality of the time left for the patient. This kind of care is called palliative care and typically refers to end of life or terminal care activities.
Spiritual Care
Providing unbiased spiritual care for the whole family unit is the focus of many palliative care programs developed in Iceland. Spiritual care can mean many things. For some it is grappling with beliefs in a higher power. For others it is becoming grounded in the acceptance of themselves in relation to the world. For many the focus has to do with the balance between looking at the large picture within the scope of one's life and the focus on what is being experienced right now in the moment. When the moments become limited, the precious nature of each one if view differently by all involved.
As more spiritual care has been offered to help support the families needs during the final stages of life, both the short term outcome for the patient and the long term outcome for the family are being affected. The extra support gives family members direction and a better outlook while the family's overall acceptance helps calm and ground the patient. Other countries outside of Iceland have been studying these effects to see how to change patient care in their own communities.


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A Replacement Professor with the rank of Full Professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Richard French is interested in the relationship between public policy and social and political thought. The goal of the Chair is to reduce the mutual misunderstandings that more often than not cloud relationships between the public sector and the business world.
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- Order of Canada – Member (C.M.) (2016)

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Saturday, July 2, 2011
July Sketch For You To Try
Well, I can't believe it's July already and time for another Sketch For You To Try from Jen. This month, we have a new sponsor, My Favorite Things, so ya'll know I was excited about that! Since resigning from the MFT design team due to my mom's stroke and the time I needed to free up to take care of her, I haven't had a chance to play with my MFT stuff!
This set, Just My Type came out just around the time I stepped down, but I have loved it and the concept of putting a sentiment on the "paper", since I first saw it! It's actually a stamp set/Die-namics set that comes together, but for some reason, I never got the die. (?) So I just cut the typewriter out by hand. The "click clack" is from another set that's kind of matchy-matchy called Own Your Story, and I just had to include it!
I think out of all the sentiments that come with the Just My Type set, I love this one the best and it is so fitting for the kind of week I've had! I got in trouble at the grocery store for doing a little "self-peeling off" of some coupons attached to some hamburger meat, an 18-wheeler decided he needed to merge into my lane without regard for my Expedition (how can you not see THE BEAST?) so I was almost smushed, and above all else, I had to cancel a hair appointment and the next available isn't until 3 weeks from now. My hair will be a BEAST by then!
Anyway, I'm working today at Scrapper's of course but then, I am off to meet up with the rest of my family at Camp Grady Spruce on Possum Kingdom Lake about
2 hours from here for a little fishing, grilling, an overnight stay in a cabin (it's air-conditioned) and fireworks over the lake. I can't wait! I'll be sure and share pictures next week! Happy Fourth of July ya'll!
Be sure and "shift" on over to the other SFYTT sisters' blogs to see what they've typed up and then play along with us. Debbie Carriere is our new Guest Designer of the month and she's terrific! Get all the details on how you can be next month's Guest Designer over on Jen's blog HERE.
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We have a couple of typos to clear up:
1. Kelly is stepping down from the SFYTT team to make time for her family's new addition arriving soon.
2. Sony is finally crawling out from under all her schoolwork and has joined us this month. YAY!
SUSIE Q-TIP: Partially fan-fold a strip of paper as an embellishment on your card or project. Just make sure you cut your strip longer than needed, as the fan-folding will "use up" some length.
Stamps: Just My Type (My Favorite Things)
Paper: Black, White, Vintage Cream (PTI), Stella and Rose (My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black (Tsukineko), Antique Linen (Ranger), Real Red (SU!)
Accessories: Flower and Leaf Trio Die-namics (MFT), Corner Rounder, Circle Punch, Buttons (PTI), Divine Twine (TCP), Silver Brads, Glue Dots, Jody Boosters
Finished Size: A2
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Awesome card, Susan! Too funny! Neat tip about the fan-folding -- it adds a fun, subtle bit of dimension! Have a great weekend -- sounds like a beautiful place for a getaway!ReplyDelete
Really cute card! Happy 4th of July to your family:) have fun 'camping';)ReplyDelete
That typewriter is very cool. Love all the other elements you used too. Sorry to hear about your bad week. I hope things get better for you soon and you have a great 4th!ReplyDelete
This totally makes me smile Susan! LOVE that sentiment too...cracks me up every time! LOVE the flower elements and the pleated panel too!!!ReplyDelete
LOVE your cute card! LOVE your post! I need that saying, too! Hope things are looking up:)ReplyDelete
I LOVE this! Too cute!ReplyDelete
Very, very cute card! Love the colors, and the way you placed the flowers and buttons! Thanks so much for sharing! I don't have that set, yet, but now I want it more!ReplyDelete
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REPORT OF THE PARISH COUNCIL: 21st February, from Cllr David Wyatt
The formal Parish Council meeting was preceded by comment from members of the public and County and District Councillors' reports. Reports received from County Cllr. Reynolds and the District Cllrs. were duly noted.
During the Parish Council meeting the following topics were discussed. Village Plan As noted previously, revision of the Plan and associated working group membership continues. The next meeting of the working groups will take place prior to the Parish Council meeting on 20/03/2012.
Traffic and Speed limit Policy on Scotland Road. Cllr Rosewell continues to monitor progress on this project and will attend any site visits from the panel.
Biodiversity Survey V Perrin was thanked for his outstanding survey and suggestions for 'village walks' and other exploitation of the Village environment were put forward. This will be an agenda item for future meetings when its full implications will be discussed. As noted previously, 'Survey of the green spaces' by V. Perrin is to be printed by Cllr Irish and circulated.
Tree Planting. This topic was discussed in the 'Jubilee Tree Project' context with reference to individual and organizational donations of single trees or groups of trees.
Planning No new applications received.
CCC Community Hubs There is an initiative from the CCC to explore with Parish Councils and residents the feasibility of creating a 'hub' at Bar Hill to improve access to public services at Bar Hill and surrounding villages. A meeting, open to local Councillors, is to be arranged
Finance and Disbursements The monthly finance report was considered. The following payments were approved, HMRC £24.37, LGS Services (Admin support) £289.11, LG Stoehr £97.48. The invoices were checked by the signatories before payment.
The next meeting of the Parish Council is on 20th, March, 2012 and it should be noted that the 'Annual Parish Meeting' with its 'organisation reports' and the 'Annual Parish Council Meeting' will take place individually in the following two months.
The Community is reminded that Parish Council agenda items should be sent to the Parish Clerk, in writing, at least 14 days prior to the Parish Council meeting and that village groups and organisations are invited to forward short reports on their activities to all Council meetings. Every Village group and organisation should attend the Annual Parish Meeting and plead their case for a grant, if such is required.
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Week 8 Recap: Back in business! After an awful week 7, I went 4-1 ATS last week and my record is now 21-19. I would have gone 5-0 if Travis Benjamin on the Chargers didn't run 10 yards backwards on a punt return to give the Patriots two easy points and the cover.
LA Rams -3.5 at NY Giants
I've taken the Rams a few times this season, and I'm taking them here against the Giants. Los Angeles is coming off a bye, and with their coaching staff, I expect them to be prepared for this game. Traveling across the country and laying 3.5 points is risky, but I just don't see how this Giants offense is going to be able to move the ball. Rams win 26-18.
Atlanta -1.5 at Carolina
The Falcons are certainly not the team they were last year, but I definitely like them laying 1.5 at Carolina. The Panthers just traded star WR Kelvin Benjamin, and a lot of players appeared to be real bothered by the move. With possible friction in the Carolina locker room, I think the Falcons can take advantage. Atlanta wins 26-22.
New Orleans -6.5 vs. Tampa Bay
If someone told me that the Saints were going to be contending for the playoffs this season, I would have thought they were insane. Their defense has actually been an asset this year, thanks to the emergence of rookie CB Marshon Lattimore. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers have been on a downward spiral lately, and the team seems to be turning on HC Dirk Koetter. I'll take the Saints to win easily at home, 31-20.
Tennessee -3.5 vs. Baltimore
I absolutely love the Titans laying 3.5 at home here against the Ravens. First of all, Baltimore is coming off a blowout win on primetime, which is the perfect time for a team to come out flat. Second, Joe Flacco got obliterated in that game against the Dolphins, and he might not be the same player after being concussed. With the unfortunate injury to Deshaun Watson, the Titans have a real shot to win the AFC South, and I think they take care of business at home. Tennessee wins 27-14.
Green Bay +1.5 vs. Detroit
Even without Aaron Rodgers, I always like the Packers getting points at home. Green Bay is coming off a bye, so I think the coaching staff will have a solid game plan prepared for Brett Hundley. The Lions have historically been awful in Lambeau, and with all the injuries they have been dealing with recently, I think they'll struggle on the road here. Packers win 24-21.
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I have a workbench that called children in sequence using FMEServerJobSubmitter transformer.
I have a strange behaviour. A job in one branch should finish before another job in another branch starts.
My understanding is that the run is sequence should affect only the job in the same branch not in other branches.
Why is that the children called from the three different branches of the ETL can not be run in parallel (i.e. at the same time)?
Hi @arthy,
The problem here is how FME works opposed to the transformer. FME is parallel. So no matter how many transformers you have only one process will happen at a time. Think about writers where no matter how many writers are in the workspace they do not write at the same time. This is the same for the FMEServerJobSubmitter so the delay you are seeing is not infarct anything to do with the job submitter but rather how the features move in the workspace. Since you have all your FMEServerJobSubmitters set to wait to yes this process is limiting the next transformer.
To get around this you could put a featureHolder before each FMEServerJobSubmitter set to Sequential so the Parallel transformers kick off first, but more or less that would be the same as putting the FMEServerJobSubmitters in a line, one after another.
Take a look at this KB article:
The combination of settings for "Waits for Jobs to Complete" and "Submit Jobs " will influence the parallel Engine behaviour.
I assume that you also have multiple Engines available in your license...?
@arthy, I have played around with this with a test workspace and would agree with you that the behaviour does seem to contradict the documentation. I was not able to get parallel processes to run unless I set the "Wait for jobs to complete" parameter to "No". The "Submit Jobs" "In Sequence / In Parallel" option did not have any effect.
I would submit a support request to Safe to ask them to look into this. I have attached my test workspaces for your convenience if you would like to use them when submitting the support request.
Have you set "Wait for jobs to complete" = Yes? That might explain it.
Try something like this:
Hello @david_r
Your solution is not exactly what I want.
Let say, I want to run the 3 branches simulateneously and that each branch with receive 10 features.
Is it possible to have such behavoiur with some branches being set to run in parallel while other run in sequence?
I read this article posted by @nic_ran without being able to find the solution https://knowledge.safe.com/articles/55594/workflow-management-example-multiple-engines.html
If so you should use two different groups of FMEServerJobSubmitters, one configure for parallel and one configured for sequential runs. You can then use e.g. a TestFilter to route the jobs to either group according to your criteria.
This is exactly what I did.
My issue issue is that, the group configured for sequential runs end first before the group configured for paralle runs starts.
Is there a way to make it more efficient so that the both groups configures for sequential runs and parallel runs are executed simultaneous?
Would it be possible to set the FMEServerJobsubmitter in sequence, like this:
Make sure to set the Wait to Yes!
Then the transformers will not be run in parallel.
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MSNBC host Joe Scarborough mocked Donald Trump on Monday for softening his position on immigration, one of the key tenets of his campaign.
Taking a page out of the Republican presidential nominee's playbook, Scarborough assigned Trump a new nickname: "Amnesty Don."
"Amnesty Don, and a lot of people are calling him Amnesty Don, people are saying it, they're calling him Amnesty Don. Amnesty Don, and that's what people are calling him, I'm not calling him that," the "Morning Joe" host said, mocking Trump's signature style of speaking.
"For 14 months, Amnesty Don has been putting illegal immigration at the center of Amnesty Don's campaign," he continued. "And yet nobody in Amnesty Don's own campaign can tell you what Amnesty Don's position is."
During the primaries, Trump proposed deporting 11 million immigrants who are in the US illegally. But he seems to have backed away from that position in recent weeks as he falls in the polls and battles the perception that he's too extreme.
"Amnesty Don was going to get a deportation force," Scarborough said. "But now Amnesty Don is softening. So now Amnesty Don, this weekend, even Amnesty Don's own people, surrogates, don't know what Amnesty Don's going to do on this."
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text: Volume 6.03 | Jan 27 Pancreatic Cell News 6.03 January 27, 2015 In this issue: Publications | Reviews | Industry News | Policy News | Events | Jobs TOP STORY Cooperation between Cancer Cells Makes Current Therapies Ineffective but Also Suggests New Treatment Researchers have made an important step in understanding why many cancers are difficult to treat and come back following treatment. They studied pancreatic cancer cells in the lab and used mathematical models to show why heterogeneity persists within a tumor. [Press release from the University of East Anglia discussing online prepublication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences] Press Release | Full Article PUBLICATIONS (Ranked by impact factor of the journal) DIABETES & PANCREATITIS Distinct Roles of Beta Cell Mass and Function during Type 1 Diabetes Onset and Remission Scientists demonstrate that infiltration reduces beta cell mass prior to diabetes and, together with emerging hyperglycemia, affects beta cell function. After immune intervention persisting hyperglycemia prevents functional recovery, but promotes beta cell mass increase in mouse islets. [Diabetes] Abstract Exercise Increases Pancreatic β-Cell Viability in a Model of Type 1 Diabetes through IL-6 Signaling Scientists investigated how exercise signals β cells in type 1 diabetes condition. Islets from control mice and β-cell lines were incubated with serum from control or trained mice or medium obtained from 5-aminoimidazole-4 carboxamide1-β-D-ribofuranoside-treated C2C12 skeletal muscle cells. [FASEB J] Abstract Beta-Cell Destruction and Preservation in Childhood and Adult Onset Type 1 Diabetes Researchers performed whole pancreas analyses in two type 1 diabetes (T1D) cases, one of childhood onset along with an adult onset case. Both cases were matched for age and gender with control subjects. Striking regional differences in beta-cell loss were observed in both T1D cases, with severity of loss in the order of tail > body > head regions. [Endocrine] Abstract Endothelial Cells Control Pancreatic Cell Fate at Defined Stages through EGFL7 Signaling Using a coculture system containing human embryonic stem cell-derived progenitors and endothelial cells, scientists found that endothelial cells play a stage-dependent role in pancreatic development, in which they maintain pancreatic progenitor self-renewal and impair further differentiation into hormone-expressing cells. [Stem Cell Rep] Full Article | Graphical Abstract PANCREATIC CANCER Pharmacological Activation of Myosin II Paralogs to Correct Cell Mechanics Defects Scientists demonstrate 4-hydroxyacetophenone's ability to convert the mechanical profile of metastasis-derived pancreatic cancer cells toward a normal WT-like state. 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Majority of NZ Youth Reject Nuclear Weapons
Majority of New Zealand Youth Surveyed Totally Reject Nuclear Weapons
More then two thirds of New Zealand youth reject the use of nuclear weapons under any circumstances, according to the recent nationwide survey.
A slight majority also believe that the New Zealand government is not doing enough to abolish nuclear weapons.
The New Zealand survey was part of an international poll on youth attitudes towards nuclear weapons leading up to the Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) talks in New York this week.
Of the more than 750 New Zealand youth questioned –
• Almost 70% did not think the use of nuclear weapons is acceptable under any circumstances while 6% saw it as necessary to prevent international terrorism or genocide.
• More than half said that the presence of nuclear weapons does not contribute to global peace and security with over 20% believing that it does to a certain extent.
• The NZ respondents were almost evenly split on whether the NZ government was doing enough to get rid of nuclear weapons - 43% said it should do more compared to 41% who said it was already doing enough.
A survey of 4,362 people from their teens through 35 was carried out in Japan, the USA, the UK, the Philippines, South Korea and New Zealand.
The New Zealand part of the survey was conducted by student members of the Buddhist based NGO Soka Gakkai International of NZ (SGINZ), the Peace Foundation and the United Nations Youth Association of NZ .They surveyed their peers in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Most of those who responded in New Zealand were in their teens.
SGINZ's survey coordinator, Joycelyn Foo said the survey was conducted because the views of today's generation of young people have not been prominent in the current debate on nuclear disarmament.
"New Zealand's nuclear free status was built on a wave of strong public opinion in the 1970s and '80s before the youth of today were born. We were not sure whether young people today support disarmament. So it's encouraging that more than two thirds of those surveyed, both in New Zealand and internationally, said they rejected the use of use of nuclear weapons under any circumstances," Ms Foo said.
Ms Foo said she believed support among youth for nuclear abolition would grow as they became more aware of the issues and the potential consequences of nuclear conflict. SGI representatives attending the NPT Review Conference in New York will present the survey results to the Chair of the conference.
Disarmament Minister Georgina Te Heu Heu is leading the NZ delegation at the conference. A cross-party debate will be held in Parliament tonight on the NPT Review Conference and nuclear disarmament.
The full survey results can be viewed at http://www.peoplesdecade.org/about/efforts/index.html


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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Tour-de-Freaks: Fall
Welcome to the September 2010 Blog Tour. If you've just arrived from Gretchen Barron's blog, you've come to the right place! But don't worry, if you have started here, it will be possible to go completely to the end and arrive back here after going to the beginning of the tour!
This month's theme is Fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. I cannot believe that fall is already here. I don't even know where September went. Probably because I'm getting married in less than a month so time is on super speed!! Luckily I was able to squeeze in some projects for this months tour.
My first project is a Halloween card. I realized as I was getting ready to make this card, that I had very limited Halloween stamps but I was determined to make a card anyway. So I used my 1 1/4 and 1 3/8 circle punches to make these pumpkins. They are punched out in Tangerine Tango and Peach Parfait. I sponged around the edges of the circles. The leaves are from the XL Bird Punch and the Chocolate Chip stem is actually the very top portion of the Ornament punch. The purple background is Concord Crush with the swirls from Trendy Trees. Grass is Old olive with the top punched from the scallop punch and then that was sponged as well. I also added some sponging on the Crumb Cake piece as well. I accidently started sponging it with the sponge I used for the Concord Crush piece and after looking at it, I think it turned out ok with that color. For the sentiment, I ended up printing out the Happy Halloween saying from MDS (since I didn't have this stamp) and then just punched it with the Modern Label punch. So that is something to keep in mind if you looking for a saying and don't have the stamp...check My Digital Studio and print it out from there.
My next project is two little gift bags. One is Halloween related and one is more fallish but can be used for Halloween. The bags are small frosted bags that I got online. I wanted the pumpkins to be bigger than the punches that I had, so I used my circle cutter to get the size I wanted. This time the pumpkins are Tangerine Tango and Cajun Craze. Also sponged like the others. For the Halloween one, I added two ghosts using the Owl punch and then added some Rich Razzleberry ribbon on top. On the other bag I stamped and cut out leaves from the Falling Leaves set. Then I just added some Certainly Celery ribbon and a mini vintage Tag. Surprisingly I have no candy at my house (gasp!) so I couldn't fill up the bags. Instead I just crinkled up some of the brown bag packaging that you get in the Stampin Up shipments, just so it had some sort of filling to it. I definitely plan to fill them up with candy and give them to some friends at work. I think this will be a nice surprise on their desk.
Thanks for checking out my projects. I hope you are enjoying the tour. Next up is Lisa Martz, with more fabulous projects!
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What fun punch projects! I just love your vellum bags!ReplyDelete
CA-UTE! Very fun!ReplyDelete
These are awesome! Love all of your projects & they like they are quick & easy to duplicate too.ReplyDelete
Great projects!ReplyDelete
Jen -- I love the frosted gift bags -- too, too cute! Thanks for being on the tour this month! Blessings, GretchenReplyDelete
FUN, punched Halloween projects! Great way to make something Halloween without the stamps! Good luck with your upcoming wedding, too! How exciting!ReplyDelete
You are so clever! That is what I love about SU products - they can be so versatile and you just proved that with punches and the circle cutter. All of your projects were just so darn cute!ReplyDelete
Love your circle pumpkins. They came out great - very clever.ReplyDelete
I probably need to come and take some punch art lessons from ya! Everything looks amazing!! Excellent! :)ReplyDelete
I love the little bags. They are so cute!!! Great use of the owl punch, I am looking forward to getting mine today!ReplyDelete
I stumbled upon your blog via SCS and found the blog tour. This will be interesting as I have never followed a blog tour before. Your projects are adorable! Congrats on your upcoming wedding. October 16th marks 10 years for my hubby and I. It was our first date and we knew right then that we would be together forever! Best Wishes! Karen =)ReplyDelete
Your projects are adorable. Where did you purchase the vellum bags?ReplyDelete
I love everything you have done. I don't have a lot of Halloween stamps either so I am always looking for ways to use what I already have. You are really inpsiring. Good luck on your upcoming wedding. October 31 (yes Halloween) is my 16th anniversary. It is also my DH 60th BD. I hope you are as happy as we are.ReplyDelete
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Your projects are spooktacular!ReplyDelete
Cute bags! Love the ghosts!ReplyDelete


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One of my favorite reading lessons comes around this time every year. We are going through the novel The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare as a read-aloud. It ties in with our October/November units, as it takes place around the time of the French & Indian War. This is a great story full of adventure, friendship, and suspense.
At the end of chapter two, we read, "So [Matt] was not so quick-witted as he should have been when unexpectedly someone arrived." I ask the kids what this makes them think. Usually they say things like, "Something bad is going to happen" or "Matt is caught off guard" or "Maybe it's Indians and he doesn't now how to react". I then explain the author's use of foreshadowing. I explain that foreshadowing is using clues or hints to suggest events that happen later on in the story. We talk about why authors use foreshadowing and how it helps build suspense and makes the reader want to continue with the story to learn what happens next!
In order to discuss this even further, we pause from our read-aloud and spend time reading the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. While quite creepy, this is an awesome example of how foreshadowing can be used to create that feeling of suspense in the reader. I found a copy of this online at this website: http://mysite.verizon.net/zila84/_llady.pdf This is what I use as my teacher's guide, as it includes questions to ask or things to think about during the story. I personally like reading this story out loud to the class. I think it's fun to make the landlady's voice sort of creepy, and I know right where to pause to build that suspense. The students like to just sit back and listen too.
So, we read through "The Landlady", pausing to discuss the story every once in a while just to make sure the students are on track with what is happening. It is amazing to see how into the story they are – every single one of my kiddos was on the edge of their desk (I allow them to sit on their desk during read-alouds) waiting to see what would happen next!
The end of the story is somewhat….open-ended. It doesn't really say what happens, but using clues from the story, the students are able to make guesses. I give them a little bit of background information, such as what the bitter almond taste in in Billy's tea might have come from, or why the landlady sort of smells like pickled walnuts or a hospital. We then talk about how the author's use of foreshadowing helped make this story so interesting. We discuss how it wouldn't be the same if the author had right away stated what the landlady planned to do.
After reading and discussing the story, I allow the students to create their own endings. Since Roald Dahl left the ending open, it lets the students be incredibly creative when writing their own endings. This is always one of my favorite parts of the lesson – hearing what my kiddos think will happen next!
I also found "The Landlady" is on Youtube! I'm not sure if I'm going to show this to my class, as I like for them to paint their own pictures, not see someone else's interpretation. But if you like it, here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEz39MfsLXQ
This is a fun activity that my 5th graders always love and still talk about, even those that I taught a few years ago! How do you teach foreshadowing??


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NASHVILLE — School officials in a Tennessee county gave high school students T-shirts promoting a Republican state lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct during a recent field trip to the state capitol.
The Tennessean reports Rep. David Byrd from Waynesboro hosted a "Senior Day on the Hill" for Wayne County and Frank Hughes high school seniors on Monday. Byrd has hosted the event for several years, but this time it raised eyebrows after three women last March accused Byrd of sexual misconduct when he was their high school basketball coach decades ago.
Before the event, a voice message went out to families telling students to pick up shirts promoting Byrd and change before boarding school buses.
"Seniors should report straight to the cafeteria for roll call and you will receive your senior 19 T-shirts from Rep. Byrd," the message said. "Once you receive your shirt, please go to the bathroom and change into it, and then safely place the shirt you had on somewhere in the school."
Byrd says students were not required to wear the T-shirts. He added that he's handed out T-shirts for the past four years he's hosted the school field trip, but this was the first year there's been a problem.
The shirts distributed this year included a logo on the front that said "Rep. Davis Byrd" and "19" on the back to represent the senior class' year of 2019.
"We've never made it mandatory," Byrd said in an interview with the newspaper. "I don't know if everyone had one on or not, but it's never been a requirement."
School directors did not return requests for comment. Byrd's nephew, Ryan Franks, is the principal of Wayne County High School.
In a media report March 27, two women alleged the then-28-year-old Byrd inappropriately touched them and a third said Byrd tried to. Instead of heeding calls to resign from House and Senate leaders, Byrd is seeking re-election for the District 71 House seat. He faces Democratic opponent Frankie Floied in the Nov. 6 general election.
Byrd has not outright denied the allegations, but in statements has said he's truly sorry if he hurt or emotionally upset any of his students and said he has done nothing "wrong or inappropriate" during his time in the Tennessee Statehouse.
Information from: The Tennessean, http://www.tennessean.com


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Our technique of intraoperative detection of tumors is based of the immunophotodetection (IPD) technology. It combines the specificity of monoclonal antibodies and the sensitivity of fluorescent detection: a tumor specific molecule conjugated to a fluorescent dye is injected to patients. When the patient undergoes surgery, the induced contrast between healthy tissue and tumors allows a precise isolation of tumor nodules that can be resected by the surgeon with no delay.
Not only can surgeons rely on fluorescence imaging to assess surgical margins, but they can also use this tool for cancer staging and detection of metastases that are otherwise too small to be detected.
SurgiMab's fluorescent conjugates are excited at 700nm, meaning that they can be used together with ICG, the only non-targeted fluorescent dye that is authorized to date in the clinic for near infra-red angiography of blood vessels during reconstructive surgery.


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England eliminate hosts Canada to reach World Cup semifinals
Canada conceded only one goal in their first four matches this World Cup but let in two in the first 15 minutes of Saturday's 2-1 quarterfinal loss against England.
Read three observations from the match on espnW.
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1. Re: RegistersJason Miller Feb 2, 2018 12:12 PM (in response to Edison Pioneer)
What version of Dev Studio do you have? I suspect it is part of Eclipse that should have been hidden, was overlooked and does not pertain to Remedy.
I do not see any of the debug options in Dev Studio 9.1.03 but do see a debug button on the tool bar and the options you point out in the menus in 9.1.03.001. I do not currently have a 9.1.04 Dev Studio to check.
2. Re: RegistersTheo Fondse Feb 4, 2018 11:23 PM (in response to Edison Pioneer)
3. Re: RegistersMark Walters Feb 5, 2018 1:33 AM (in response to Edison Pioneer)2 of 2 people found this helpful
It's not a Developer Studio feature, it's part of the Eclipse platform that DS uses - Help - Eclipse Platform
I don't think it has any use as far as Remedy goes.


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During the second term we did oral expositions in our English classes about different typical English celebrations. We took four classes to do this activity. The class was divided in five groups and each had four or five students. The topics were Saint Valentine's, Saint David's and Burn's Night.
To do these presentations we used videos, theatre plays, music, power points, etc. The presentations were very original although they weren't too long.
Saint Valentine's is celebrated on 14th February and it's about love. Saint David's day is celebrated on 1st March and it is a typical celebration of Wales. Burn's Night is celebrated on 25th January and it's a Scottish celebration. Some students did typical dances or brought typical food like some sweet desserts.
In conclusion, we think that to do oral expositions is a good idea, because it's a different activity where we have fun but we learn at the same time. The celebration that we liked most is Saint Valentine's because it is the most popular and we celebrate it since we were young.


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Alpacas & Horses
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This week's photo session started with a parking challenge as about twenty-six eager photographers arrived in slightly less than that number of cars and tried to park near the Alpaca stud near Whitchurch! Having overcome that, we were taken into the fields where the alpacas are kept. Following commented on how quiet they are, we were told that they make soft humming noises to each other - sounds an ideal sort of pet to me! They eyed us rather warily - well, who wouldn't! Telezooms came into their own here as alpacas are clearly a little camera-shy - but they posed beautifully (at a distance) and showed off their offspring which I have now discovered are called cria ( thank goodness for the Bozedown website!). As the evening sun lit the fields it was time for contre-jour shots of backlit fleeces before heading off to the next venue.
Tidmarsh this time and a very different subject - racehorses! Not so shy either - in fact just the opposite as they came to inspect their latest visitors. Plenty of close-up horsey details here - eyes, noses and portrait shots. The main challenge was keeping large noses out of camera lenses! The last of the evening sun lit our subjects beautifully before we headed off to see the ducks, chickens and turkey in another paddock.
A superb evening's photography with great models! And to finish - a pint at "The Greyhound" in Tidmarsh - wonderful!


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Rabagliati's confessional writing is free of self-loathing, and his black-and-white panels eschew half-tones for a spirited line that adeptly conveys the messiness and joy of youth.Village Voice
Michel Rabagliati delivers another charming, thinly veiled memoir
Michel Rabagliati crafts stories that are easily accessible to both young adult and adult audiences with his semifictional protagonist, Paul. This time Paul encounters another step into adulthood by moving out of his parent's house and into his first apartment with his girlfriend , enjoying life's pleasures as well as confronting its challenges.
This book won the Doug Wright Award for Best Book of 2005 and is a Golden Oak Award nominee.
Paul Moves Out has been translated from the French by Helge Dascher. Dascher has been translating graphic novels from French and German to English for over twenty years. A contributor to Drawn & Quarterly since the early days, her translations include acclaimed titles such as the Aya series by Marguerite Abouet and Clément Oubrerie, Hostage by Guy Delisle, and Beautiful Darkness by Fabien Vehlmann and Kerascoët. With a background in art history and history, she also translates books and exhibitions for museums in North America and Europe. She lives in Montreal.
Praise for Paul Moves Out
Both funny and touching, Michel Rabagliati's Paul Has a Summer Job, has an authenticity sorely lacking in most forms of entertainment, not least of all comix; it reminds you of what you really enjoy literature for — the chance to connect to others and what's real — and get away from superficiality and irony.Time.com


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Swedish visionary metallers SOILWORK have released a song from their highly anticipated first ever live DVD/BluRay, "Live In The Heart Of Helsinki".
Check out the stunning live performance of 'This Momentary Bliss' at this location:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RsAF6r3gQw
"Live In The Heart Of Helsinki" is set to be released on March 13, 2015.
Secure your copy via http://smarturl.it/SOILWORK-Helsinki
The band recently released the first DVD trailer which can be viewed at this location: http://youtu.be/FcG4L0_Sqq4
It was recorded during the band's special Helsinki show on March 21, 2014 at Circus Club in the Finnish capital and will feature guest appearances by Floor Jansen (NIGHTWISH, REVAMP) and Nathan J. Biggs (SONIC SYNDICATE).
Commented frontman Björn "Speed" Strid: "There could've not been a better time than now, with 10 albums out and a very varied back catalogue to choose from. Our line up now is 50 % original members and 50 % fresh blood, which makes it all more interesting. Especially since the newest members have brought so much to our sound and have continued to inspire us to write new and exciting music and also brought a new found energy on stage. Now is definitely the time to see us. Trust me."
The DVD was produced by Jouni Markkanen and directed by Ville Lipiäinen who also worked on the most recent NIGHTWISH DVD "Showtime, Storytime". It was recorded and mixed by Kimmo Ahola at AMS Oy Ltd.
"Live In The Heart Of Helsinki" will be available as DVD/2CD and BluRay/2CD and will contain the following tracks:
01. This Momentary Bliss
02. Like The Average Stalker
03. Overload
04. Weapon Of Vanity
05. Spectrum Of Eternity
06. Follow The Hollow
07. Parasite Blues
08. Distortion Sleep
09. Bastard Chain
10. Let This River Flow feat. Floor Jansen
11. Long Live The Misanthrope
12. Tongue
13. Nerve
14. The Chainheart Machine
15. The Living Infinite I
16. Rise Above The Sentiment
17. Late For The Kill, Early For The Slaughter
18. Rejection Role
19. Black Star Deceiver feat. Nathan J. Biggs
20. As The Sleeper Awakes
21. Sadistic Lullabye
22. As We Speak
23. Stabbing The Drama
DVD/BluRay Bonus Material:
– Documentaries:
01. Spectrum Of Eternity: A Brief History Of Soilwork
02. Behind The Scenes Of The Living Infinite
– Drumcam Videos:
01. Long Live The Misanthrope
02. Rise Above The Sentiment
03. Spectrum Of Eternity
04. Tongue


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Mary Poppins has returned…
And this time, she's out for VENGEANCE!
No, not really. Judging from the trailer that just dropped today, Mary Poppins Returns appears to be a throw back to the type of films that Disney was known for before they became associated with Star Wars and the MCU. Emily Blunt takes over the role of Mary Poppins, who returns so that she can continue to raise the Banks children.
This is the type of film that's either going to be amazingly charming or incredibly unbearable. I'm going to hope for charming. Director Rob Marshall has got an uneven record. On the one hand, he did great work when he directed Chicago and Into the Woods. On the other hand, he also directed Nine.
By the way, this is the only movie that Meryl Streep has got scheduled for release this year. So, if she's going to get her annual Oscar nomination, it will be for playing Topsy, who is described as being an "eccentric cousin." Aren't all cousins eccentric?
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This blog has moved to www.bluntdelivery.com
For all the reasons, please visit Why I Hate Women: Oh Let Me Count The Ways.
This blog has moved to www.bluntdelivery.com
For all the reasons, please visit Why I Hate Women: Oh Let Me Count The Ways.
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If you are trying to access my new website www.bluntdelivery.com it is currently undergoing maintanence so that this blog will automatically redirect. It might be unavailable for up to 2 days, but most likely not that long.
So don't forsake me forever.
Come back.
I know I've put you through alot lately.
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Well, it's one month shy of my first post here at The Daily Elephant. I would like to say a big thank you to all of you out there who actually take time out of your extremely busy lives [or so you say..] to read about my ridiculous life. It has been my pleasure to get to know you all. As much as I've loved my big, oversized, wrinkly elephant skin, – I need some space to breathe. You know how I get restless.
The time has come to announce my new website, and I thank you for your patience. Oh wait, you were a bunch of crazy LUNATICS continually griping in my ear everyday.
I want you to know that in this era of social networking, twittering, and myspacing that YOU are the first ones to know about this wonderous new development. And let me tell you something, you better come visit me cus that blog is nekkid!!! And no, it's not the kind of nekkid you'd be excited about. I spend countless hours copying some of my favorite blogs onto the new website so it wouldn't be empty and now there are ZERO comments. It's as if I have the most hated blog on the planet. Boo hoo. First one to comment wins… uh… my heart?
We all know that I'm challenged when it comes to things like choosing names, significant others, or things from the dollar menu. So you can IMAGINE the heartache I suffered over the name of my new website. Afterall, I'm pretty hard to please and I'd like to be happy with this for more than a year. So I thought long and hard about the general nature of my blogs and conversations with friends. And one thing kept coming to mind- I'm very direct. And I like it that way. And I like others to be that way with me. So I present to you my new website, designed by yours truly:
***FAVOR: All of you that have The Daily Elephant listed on your blog roll, could you pretty pretty please change that to bluntdelivery.com??? I will love you forever.
And just for that, I have some fabulous new blogs for you right at the top of the pile, including:
A Post-it Would Have Been Better
Not to mention that there is now a picture up of Kenny and I from the actual night in question from my post The Kenny Chronicles: How We Met
BOO-YA! Told you I'd have it up by today. There's all sorts of new things for you to feast your eyes on, so you'll have to look through the categories. I am also introducing THE SKINNY, which is where I'll be telling you the deal about products, websites, and things that will either revolutionize or destroy your life.
See ya around kids.
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Alas, the moment is almost upon us…
How I've missed all of you in the past couple weeks. I'm sure it was harder for you than it was for me, thus, I vow never to put you through such unspeakable anxiety like that again.
I will be announcing my new website at the end of this week – either Thursday or Friday. Um. That is where you're supposed to show me your excited face, and I'm not too impressed so far. So check back as I will have many new and exiting things for you to explore. Did I mention that every visitor gets a FREE SNUGGIE?!!!!!
In other exciting news, I have another story being published in Chicken Soup for the Soul. It is the "Campus Chronicles" edition coming out on April 7th. Unlike my first one, which was a bit cheesy [ I mean, I'd never even read these books so I didn't know what they wanted ] this is a seductive tale of forbidden college romance. A true story, of course, of a guy who changed my life.
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One of my goals for 2009 was to "stop fabricating the truth" so that means that what you are about to witness is actually forreal.
Again, I am sorry for the GIANT space between blogs here… all good things come to those who wait. Or have money. Whichever. So, those of you who know my parents will understand that this blog is absolutely true. Those of you who don't know my parents, might now understand how I became the freak that I am today. My family is hilarious. We're like the token Italian family they always showcase in movies, who talk over eachother and have 8 different conversations happening at once. Except, my mom isn't even Italian. And I don't have 7 siblings named after famous Italian statues.
First, there's a couple of things you must know about my parents to fully appreciate this story. My dad is quite possibly the funniest person alive – to everyone except my mother, who never gets any of his jokes. On the other hand, no one on earth ever laughs at my mother's jokes, except my mother, because they are just horrendous. My dad and I often challenge each other to see who can ignore her jokes the best, because if we give her even the slightest bit of encouragement she will keep repeating them. over. and. over. In a nutshell, they are on completely different wavelengths. In fact, the only thing they might have in common is their confusion over anything related to pop culture.
We're watching American Idol, some nerdy kid sings, and my mom loves it.
mom: you know who he reminds me of? that kid on King of the Lords.
me: what?
dad: King of the Lords?!? you mean, Ring of the Lords?
mom: oh, IM SORRY. that's right, I meant Ring of the Lords.
me: no. no. it's Lord of the Rings.
mom: well, I like him. he reminded me of Clay Aiken.
me: I guess. I like Clay Aiken. Can't believe he had a kid.
mom: a kid???? he got married?
me: not exactly. he artifically inseminated his 40 yr old roommate and then he came out of the closet.
mom: WHAT?!?! since when?
me: like, a year ago?
dad: [randomnly changing the subject] you know, if you need get those pictures off my camera I've got a SUB cord and you can hook it up.
me: SUB? what? It's not a car we're talking about here. you mean a USB cord?
dad: Oh gosh, I'm sorry. I don't know what's wrong with me tonight. Sometimes I transpose my numbers.
me: …… sigh… you mean letters? [going to grab some paper so I can write all of this down]
[Nathaniel, the annoying emo kid sings…]
mom: he looks like he has a booger in his nose.
me: it's a nose ring.
mom: so tell me more about this Clay Adkins?
me: it's AIKEN.
mom: so does he have a boyfriend then?
dad: well that's usually how it goes.
[then Jose, the Puerto Rican sings his song and gets emotional afterwards]
dad: [all annoyed] well you know he'll make it now
me: cus he cried?
dad: of course. but you know who I liked was that little brunette. She was the best one with the best voice that messed up the worst.
[meanwhile, "'Lil Rounds" (which is where I got my inspiration for 'Lil Phant) sings her R&B song….]
mom: well that was just terrible. She'd of been better off singing Mary Had A Little Lamb than that crap. it was like black on a chalkboard.
dad: well that's cus you just don't get it. That girl's gotta lot of class.
me: you said black on a chalkboard.
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I understand it's been a bit of a ghost town around here. My only question is, why are you wearing chaps? Really, it's not necessary.
Anyway, I'm really working hard on this new website… and I'm pretty sure it'll be worth it. You're going to luuuurve it darlings. So, we are making sacrifices for the better good. Wait, I didn't know this blog was a socialist. But listen, exciting things you have to look forward to on the new website: Kenny will be revealed, the elephant will come out of the closet, new blogs, snazzy new layout, and of course, absolute hilariousness. So can you hold tight just a little bit longer or what??????
Me: [picking up my phone] Yup.
Kenny: Okay. Before I say this, you can't turn this into a blog.
Me: What? Are you forreal?
Kenny: Yes, I'm very real. you can't write about what I'm telling you.
Me: I really don't think it's necessary for you to say that.
Kenny: I'm just saying… don't.
Me: I think I can tell the difference between something that I should and shouldn't write a blog about.
Kenny: Well it doesn't hurt to give the disclaimer.
Me: I'm offended.
Kenny: No you're not.
Me: No I'm not. It probably is better that you use the disclaimer. I am actually a pretty poor judge of what I should write about. So this must be about a girl.
Kenny: Ok… so the other night….
Me: [interrupting] Ok, but can I write about this?
Kenny: What do you mean, I just told you that you couldn't.
Me: No, I mean the fact that you told me I couldn't write the blog. Can I write a blog about that?
Kenny: NO. Just leave it alone.
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So, I took some time out of my busy day, actually took a shower, actually put on some real pants, and went to get a massage. The entire time I was there, I was writing this blog in my head. I'll start from the beginning.
I'm standing there naked (but fully robed) (although the robes are like paper thin) (but at least it's dimly lit) OK. I'm standing there and right off the bat the massage girl says:
girl: So just go ahead and get in the bed, I'll step out for a second.
me: Ok. sounds good.
girl: Oh, so you're a massage therapist then?
me: (a little bit freaked out that this complete stranger would ask me this) Um, well… that's a long story. But not exactly.
girl: Oh, well it says in your file that you were going to massage therapy school.
me: (wondering why in the heck I have a "file" for getting spa services… Also wondering what else this so-called "file" contains. Also wondering if every conversation I have with my massage therapists are recorded in said "file" because I'm pretty sure I remember talking about that last time I was here…) Yea, well I was going, but I quit.
girl: Well I was just nervous that I had a trained professional on my hands and you were gonna be all judgey.
So I get into the bed. She comes in. No sooner than the blanket is off my back we are engrossed in a conversation about, what else? …. relationships.
I said something about my bad experiences and tendencies to date inappropriate (and sometimes International) men, and she responded with "stop stealing my life." It was in that very moment, when she cloned my favorite phrase, that the world stood still. The clouds parted, and an epiphany shone down from the heavens…. Could it be?
Further conversation would prove that my hypothesis was indeed, correct:
me: so wait, let me get this straight. You've been floundering around for several years, dating inappropriate men that you were convinced were perfect, avoiding marriage and illegitimate children, went to school for art yet are now giving me a massage, you're restless, confused, AND you say things like "stealing my life?"
girl: Yes. and I've dated inappropriate International men.
me: (stop talking for a second to catch my breath)… who? how? …from where?
girl: Well, first there was the German. It was really fun travelling around with him. Then there was the Costa Rican foreign exchange student. But thennnnnnn there was the Ecuadorian. He was trouble. But we had a good time in Argentina.
me: (this girl is me…should I be scared?…) I know this sounds terrible, but have you found that many of your relationships have "overlapped" because you have mentally moved on but can't get the guts to break it off with the other person?
girl: Oh yea… big time.
That sealed the deal. I was in love. We had more things in common that I could possibly write about and we ended up talking through the entire massage… but dont' you worry I'm a master multi-tasker, thus I was able to simultaneously relax. I gave her my card (because obviously I can't let this one get away) and immediately headed over to Panera where Kenny was chillin. I storm in, sit down and say:
me: OK. You're not going to BELIEVE this!?!#$% After all these years, I have managed to find the female equivalent of myself!
kenny: But…. you are female.
me: I know that I'm female. But you're the male equivalent of me, right? So she's the female.
kenny: Oh. Well good for you.
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Survivors include: wife, Nancy; two sons, Tim and Curtis; daughter Tiffany Whittington; seven grandchildren; brothers and sisters, John, Joyce Deegan, Annie Alexander, Flo Pearson, Betty Willson, Bob, Judy Fulton, and Barbra Engelland.
Graveside service 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday prior to the service, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Memorials may be sent to Covenant United Methodist Church, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or Champions of Hope, in care of the funeral home.


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new baby card idea
January 13, 2014
I know, I know. Another Cricut post. I'm sure soon enough I'll start posting about other things again. Anyways I thought I would share this card I made for a new baby in the family. I used the Tags Bags Boxes and More 2, and the Sophisticated cartridges. God bless! Amanda xo


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Vacation Bible School ~ Sundays @ 11am
We hope you will join us this summer for our Kids Power Hour "Grounded in Truth". It is Life Christian Church's vision "That Lansing May Know" truth – and we want our children to be included in this vision. This is for 4 – 11 years of age. We are expecting a great time!


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Application deadline is October 1 for projects to be completed between January 1 and December 31 of the coming year. Resolution required with application.
About regular urban forestry grants
- Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000 and require a 50–50 match (total project cost range is $2,000 to $50,000).
- The project sponsor must initially fund 100 percent of project costs with cash, in-kind contributions and/or donations. Upon completion, the project sponsor requests reimbursement for 50 percent of eligible costs (501[c][3] nonprofit organizations may request an advance when a grant is awarded).
- Projects begin January 1 and must be completed within one calendar year.
Who may apply
Who may apply for a regular urban forestry grant
Cities, villages, towns, counties, tribes and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in or conducting their project in Wisconsin may apply for a regular urban forestry grant.
Eligible projects and costs
Eligible regular urban forestry grant projects and associated costs
- Projects must relate to community tree management, maintenance or education within Wisconsin cities, villages or other areas of concentrated development.
- Eligible project components include, but are not limited to:
- tree inventory or canopy assessment;
- urban forestry strategic or management plan;
- urban forest pest response, storm response or risk reduction plan;
- tree ordinance development/revision;
- public outreach;
- staff or volunteer training;
- tree board or volunteer group development; and
- tree planting, maintenance and removal.
- Ineligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- construction projects (such as trails, fences, shelters, buildings and site grading) not directly related to planting;
- land clearing or stump removal projects not directly related to tree planting or removal; and
- land or boundary surveys or title search, appraisal, sale or exchange of real property.
- Eligible costs are those necessary for completing the project and incurred during the project period. Costs must be documented, reasonable and consistent with the project scope. Examples include:
- salaries and fringe benefits of people working directly on the project;
- cost of services, supplies, equipment or facilities used on the project; and
- value of labor, services, supplies, equipment or facilities donated to the project by third parties.
How to apply
To apply for a regular urban forestry grant:
- Review the urban forestry grant application guide [PDF] for more details.
- Obtain a resolution from your governing body designating a representative to file the application and handle all grant actions on behalf of the applicant (download sample resolution [Word]).
- Complete application form 8700-298 [PDF]. The form is electronically fillable, printable and savable.
- Complete Urban Forestry Partner Verification form 8700-298A [PDF] for each project partner (not for hired service providers).
- 501(c)(3) organizations must include a copy of their constitution, bylaws or articles of incorporation, unless already on file with the DNR urban forestry program.
Submit your application and authorizing resolution by:
Electronic format (preferred)
- Print - Review, edit if needed and file.
- Save - File name should represent organization name and urban forestry grant year.
- Submit by email - You will be given the opportunity to edit the message and provide attachments to an email addressed to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Or, mail hard copies or fax to
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Urban Forestry Grants – FR/4
PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707-7921
Fax: 608-266-8576
Deadline – applications must be sent or postmarked by 11:59 p.m., October 1
Help regarding regular urban forestry grants
For more information or assistance, contact your urban forestry coordinator or email the program mailbox at email@example.com.
You may also want to check out our Consultants page.


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Student Eatman Wins Press Release Challenge
Emma Eatman, a junior public relations major, political science minor was the winner of the annual Peachez N Cream Music & Arts Festival's inaugural press release challenge. The contest was hosted by artist and festival founder Cheakaity.
Eatman's release was selected out of 16 student finalists who created content as a part of the festival's promotional campaign. Emma's content will be published on the organization's website and she will also receive a cash honorarium for her work. Congratulations Emma!


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Wireless Analytics Service Levels
Wireless Analytics offer so many cost- and time-saving solutions, that it can be a little overwhelming trying to see exactly what we do and what might be right for your organization.
To help (and for you visually oriented folks), we've created this convenient Services Matrix.
Look it over, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us.


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Find the Tech Talk archive here.
Let's pretend, for a moment, that Mary had an iPad. (Yes, I know: there's all sorts of suspension of belief here.)
Here are five apps I think she would have on her iPad:
- iPieta – I've been trying for years to figure out what iPieta doesn't include. Near as I can tell, there's no chocolate.
- Magnificat – Yes, the Magnificat magazine, delivered to your device! You get a month free and then you can subscribe for a lower rate, still see the lovely cover art, and have it delivered automatically to your iPad. Mary would surely have it for the way it offers many prayer opportunities, daily scripture readings, and reflections from the saints and holy writers.
- Catholic News Live – What better way to know what's going on in the worldwide Church than this app?
- DayOne Journal – Maybe she would use it to make notes of Jesus' progress, important things she was pondering, or just to make a note of a novena she started. Hard telling, as handy and useful and NICE as this app is.
- My Horse – Because, in case you didn't know, Mother Mary loves horses, so she would be sure to spend time with virtual horses during those times she couldn't be with them in person.
YOUR TURN: What do you think Mary would have on her iPad?
Copyright 2012 Sarah Reinhard
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Professor Hilary Eppley
September 9, 2010
This summer, students in Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Hilary J. Eppley's lab were stunned by their result. You never really expect to open a container and find green ooze, and when you do, it's probably going straight to the trash. For a group of inorganic chemists, however, this "ionogel," (below) was scientific serendipity.
"With the type of reaction we were doing, we were expecting to get a liquid with a solid at the bottom," Eppley recalls. "One of the students who did this particular reaction said, 'There's no liquid anymore! It's all gone!' It was just gel. We started to think about what it could be, and if we could do anything with it. That was very exciting. Research is all about not knowing what comes next."
Moments of shared discovery such as this not only give Eppley's students a taste of real research, but also remind her what it is to be a student. She, too, attended a small liberal arts college and had one-on-one research opportunities with professors -- experiences that led her to DePauw.
"One of the things that's really attractive about a job at a liberal arts college is I can do a lot of different things," Eppley says. "I can do research, teach the fundamentals, reach out in my professional field and I can interact with the all the speakers we bring here."
During 11 years as a DePauw professor, Eppley has collaborated on research projects with dozens of students. Many have presented at conferences or gone on to graduate or medical school, buoyed by their experience in her lab. Since 2008, Eppley has served as director of the Science Research Fellows Program (SRF), DePauw's honor program in the sciences. The position gives Eppley a bird's-eye view of the research experience at DePauw, which she says goes beyond what is commonly offered to undergraduates.
"Some students come back from internships at big research universities and tell me they were not given as much responsibility as they had in our labs," she says. "Our students are not just cleaning lab glassware. We want to teach problem-solving skills that will aid students through the rest of their lives, regardless of what career they choose after DePauw."
Eppley's knack for teaching is also benefiting college students far from DePauw. In 2006 she helped form the Interactive Online Network of Inorganic Chemists (IONiC), a group of professors dedicated to the advancement of teaching methods in the field of inorganic chemistry. Because inorganic chemistry covers the entire periodic table of the elements, and individual inorganic chemistry professors specialize in a particular sub-discipline, it's difficult to become an expert in the entire field. Professors who want to incorporate elements from other sub-disciplines into their courses are often discouraged by prospect of having to learn entirely new material themselves.
To help remove this hurdle, IONiC's created the Virtual Inorganic Pedagogical Electronic Resource, or VIPEr, an online community where inorganic chemistry educators can ask questions or share teaching advice with colleagues from around the world. With the help of materials their professors can find on VIPEr, students can see how the latest advances in inorganic chemistry can apply to fields as diverse as medicine, solar energy and the synthesis of new organic pharmaceutical compounds.Back


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Are E-Cigarettes Safer to Smoke?
Electronic cigarettes, more commonly called e-cigarettes, are battery-operated devices that contain a heating element. This allows users to inhale a water vapor (usually containing nicotine, flavors and other chemicals) instead of tobacco smoke. Some people refer to using an e-cigarette as vaporizing "or vaping" instead of smoking, because there is no real smoke involved.
Proponents of this new trend hail e-cigarettes as not only a safer alternative to smoking, but also as a technique to help regular cigarette smokers quit. But critics are raising safety concerns and questions about just how "healthy" e-cigarettes really are.
"The most important message to consumers is that, unfortunately, we don't have all the answers right now," says Michael Fiore, MD, MPH, professor of medicine and founder of the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research & Intervention. "These devices have only been around a couple of years so we don't have research on their long-term effects."
Potential Benefits of E-Cigarettes
One of the major hazards of smoking traditional cigarettes is that you're inhaling carcinogenic tobacco smoke, which increases your risk of several types of cancer, including lung, mouth, throat and stomach cancers. That is why proponents of tobacco-free electronic cigarettes claim that these devices are a healthier alternative.
"The general consensus is that, because they don't involve burning, they are safer than cigarettes," says Fiore. "The real killer in tobacco cigarettes is the burning."
With no smoke, using these devices in public (even in places that have banned smoking) won't cause those around you to suffer from exposure to secondhand smoke. Plus, they won't leave your home and clothing smelling like an ashtray.
Many manufacturers also market e-cigarettes as effective devices to help people quit smoking, even though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved any e-cigarettes currently on the market for that purpose.
The Dangers of Vaping
Just because you're not inhaling tobacco smoke doesn't necessarily mean e-cigarettes are safe to use. An FDA analysis of two brands of e-cigarettes found that the vapor not only contained nicotine but also traces of toxic chemicals, including carcinogens (or cancer-causing agents).
One recent study by researchers at the University of Athens in Greece found that airway resistance increased immediately after using an e-cigarette, an indicator that inhaling from these devices could harm the lungs (although it did not demonstrate whether or not they caused lasting effects with long-term use).
The FDA is calling for more research on these products, stating that they "have not been fully studied," leaving consumers without good information about possible health risks or their effectiveness as smoking cessation devices. There is also concern from the American Lung Association, the Academic Pediatric Association and other groups about whether e-cigarettes are a so-called "gateway" that leads users to try smoking real cigarettes — not to mention getting more people addicted to nicotine.
"Adolescent brains are very sensitive to nicotine," says Fiore. "The risk of lifelong addiction is much greater if people are exposed to nicotine as teens instead of later in life."
The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products has the authority to regulate e-cigarettes, but the agency has not yet revealed a plan to oversee these devices. Any manufacturers that make therapeutic or "quit smoking" claims are subject to FDA oversight, and currently, no e-cigarettes have been FDA-approved to help people quit smoking.
For now, experts urge caution when it comes to e-cigarettes. While they are most likely safer than smoking tobacco cigarettes, there are still too many unknowns to claim they are a totally safe alternative. The safest thing to do is to abstain from cigarettes — of any kind — altogether.


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In the last post on this, I was in the process of attaching the pockets. I stitched through both the welt and the pocket bag with a stab stitch.
|The front half of the pocket bag sewn to the waistcoat.
|The back of the pocket, just before turning it to the inside.
|The pocket after being turned to the inside.
|The ends of the welt after being sewn down.
|The second half of the pocket bag, pinned on.
|The completed pocket, from the inside.
|The finished pocket from the outside. There is a bit of a gap, but the fur hides it.
It was too late by that point. I suppose I could have re-cut the bottoms from the sleeves of the coats, but that would waste even more time and wasn't really worth it.
|This picture doesn't show the pockmarks very well.
I finished putting the lining in, and dunked the waistcoat in a pot of red dye. I tried to keep the front out of the pot, so that the back would soak up most of the dye.
It came out a decent shade of red, though I think there are a few bits of some other fiber in there, since some of the hairs are still white.
|The dyed back against the original colour.
|The middle buttonhole is half finished.
The 12 buttons I used were originally from my Grandma's stash. They have brown metal frames and fabric covered centres. There were bits of thread indicating that they had been previously used, so they also count as make do!
I also found this great little wire rake in my box of inherited sewing tools. It really helped move the hairs out of the way.
|It is marked "Fuller".
this waistcoat is also in two strips, with buttons on one side.)
You may have noticed that my hair is no longer down to my butt. I got 12 inches of it cut off. This was my first haircut in over a decade and I like it much better this way.
The Challenge: #1, Make Do & Mend
Fabric: Red wool from a second hand coat, pink (but not anymore) wool from a blanket, Brown linen.
Pattern: Drafted by me.
Year: 1788
Notions: An unidentified fur object, a bit of hair canvas, 12 metal & fabric buttons, thread(cotton, linen and polyester).
How historically accurate is it? Fairly accurate. The wool, linen and fur are pretty accurate (aside from all the little serger seams on the fur). The buttons and some of the threads aren't. I guessed at the construction, but I think it's mostly accurate.
Hours to complete: 52:42
First worn: Friday, January 24th, 2014
Total cost: The hair canvas was the only thing I bought, and it probably works out to a few cents because I used so little.


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CBCS News
Four CBCS students graduate with distinction this May
This May four students are graduating with distinction from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences. These students worked hard to achieve the requirements such as maintaining a minimum USF GPA of 3.2 and demonstrating excellence in at least three areas, and with exceptional achievement in one or more areas. Below are these students profiles highlighting their accomplishments while studying at USF.
Arantxa Almodovar
Almodovar is the first person in her family to go to college. She is graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Criminology. She is a member of Phi Sigma Theta and Alpha Phi Sigma national honor societies. Being a member has motivated her to achieve her potential and to become even more successful. She is currently thinking seriously about obtaining a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in Psychology. Her ultimate goals are to become a Crime Scene Technician and a Forensic Psychologist.
She was a volunteer for four years at Accentia Health and Rehabilitation Center for Tampa. She assisted patients with physical tasks that they couldn't do like handing them their meals, getting them blankets, or providing a glass of water when requested. She also assisted with Bingo games, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, or field trips planned for residents. Almodovar was also an intern with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Tampa Police Department's Forensic Investigation Unit.
"I cannot express enough how eternally grateful I am of being selected to graduate with distinction!" Almodovar said. "What an honor! I would not be where I am today without the immense help and continuing support from my mom and dad. My biggest motivation is hearing and seeing how proud my mom and dad are of me, and for this reason, I am extremely happy and blessed that I am able to share this special moment with them!"
Maureen Gavin
Gavin made the Dean's list for the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences when she started her core courses for her speech-language pathology degree. She also maintained the Gold Florida Medallion Scholarship each year. She is a current member of the Delta Epsilon Iota National Honor Society. Gavin will graduate with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Gerontology.
Gavin was the Marketing Director for the University Lecture Series. She was responsible for planning and distributing marketing materials and promotional items throughout campus for ULS events, coordinating and executing a lecture series once a month with five additional board members, and overseeing committee members in pursuit of promoting ULS. She was also a Resident Assistant for the 2013-2014 school year with USF's Housing and Residential Education. She mentored first-year college students living on campus. As an RA she created educational programs for students on local campus resources and social issues including wellness, involvement, diversity, alcohol, sexual safety, and discrimination. Gavin was also the team captain for her residence hall's involvement in Dance Marathon.
As a member of the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association on campus, Gavin volunteered at their Annual Youth Day event in 2013 which was targeted towards kids with fluency impediments. From that experience, she is leading a group for the youngest group, ranging from pre-k to second grade.
"I am honored to have been one of the students chosen to graduate with distinction," Gavin said. "It's reassuring knowing that my professors are just as determined for me to succeed as I am."
Shirlene Berkel
Using her grant writing skills, Berkel developed a proposal for a collaborative project between her church and Metropolitan Ministries to provide hot meals to members of her community. Currently the program feeds 150 individuals. Her goal was to see growth of the program and it was achieved when she was granted the expansion opportunity in partnership with Metropolitan Ministries.
Berkel is the Community Service Director for her church and is seeking ways to alleviate poverty in the community. She conducted community assessments and focus groups to determine community needs, organized community events, provided educational information, and offered other resources and referrals for community members. She has collaborated with Faith in Action, New Mt. Zion, AME/Publix, Department of Juvenile Justice, Webster Park Neighborhood Association, along with several others on issues such as HIV, domestic violence, homelessness and hunger, community health, early childhood education, and services to seniors.
As an HIV counselor, she is currently in the process of having the church become an HIV testing site. Berkel desires to raise community awareness regarding social issues impacting the community. She has overcome adversity and hardship as a single mother raising a teenager and grandchild, keeping a full-time job as a supervisor of a domestic violence shelter, maintaining a 32-hour a week social work internship, and commuting an hour each way to classes on campus.
Emily Reagan
Reagan was the research assistant for Dr. Batsche, Dr. Bahr, and Dr. Iovannone in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences. Working with Dr. Bahr contributed to Reagan's research and she presented a poster entitled "Segmental Accuracy in Children with Cochlear Implants and Age Matched Controls" at the 2012 American Speech Language Hearing Association convention. Through her experiences with Dr. Iovannone, Reagan had the opportunity to observe and work in the ICEI clinic. She assisted with facilitation of "The Essential Tools for Positive Parenting" class. The class led to her discovering an interest in research of parent training and she pursued a case study on parents who took the class. She plans to present findings at the 2014 Undergraduate Research and Arts Colloqium.
Reagan was a part of USF's volunteer service days such as the Ghandi Day of Service, Stampede of Service, and USF Summer Social Skills Group for Children with Autism. She also volunteered as a student assistant for a Social Skills Group for children with Autism. She worked with children grouped from kindergarten to second grade.
Reagan will be graduating with a degree in Behavioral Healthcare with concentrations in Research and Applied Behavioral Analysis. She recently found out that she was accepted into the Fall 2015 class for the Applied Behavioral Analysis Master program.
"Graduating with distinction is a true honor for me," Reagan said. "It was not until my sophomore year of college that I found the Behavioral Healthcare major and the Applied Behavioral Analysis concentration. I made a few stumbles before finding the Behavioral Healthcare major within my academic career. However, I overcame those stumbles and now I am being recognized for all the achievements I have made since then. I look forward to continuing my academic career in a field that I love so much."


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Hey, y'all! It has been a week since my last post but to me it feels like a lot longer. I guess I just needed a new view to get me inspired. Last week I was in Sweetwater, Tx with Brian and on our way back home we stopped in Fredericksburg to have lunch and visit a few wineries. You will be happy to know that I have stocked up on some new wines so our Wine Wednesday's will be fresh with a focus more on the wine's origin vs. the specific grape varietal. Should be fun! Here are a few pictures from our little trip.
We stopped at three wineries we have never been to before: Grape Creek Vineyards, Hilmy Cellars, & William Chris Vineyards. All three were GREAT yet very different.
Grape Creek Vineyards prides itself on being a Tuscan style winery in Texas. Check out their website, you can buy a few their wines online! Definitely worth it!
Hilmy Cellars was my favorite! They just opened up their winery but the wines are superior. I also really enjoyed the atmosphere they created. It has a contemporary meets southwestern design (see below) and a laid back environment. The staff was super friendly and I cannot wait to see what their wine maker has in store for the future.
William Chris Vineyards was our last stop and Brian really enjoyed their wines. This little winery has a rustic feel to it. They took an old cabin built in the late 1800's and really fixed it up. They used old doors as their ceiling in one room (see picture below) which I thought was so creative. You can also buy their wines on their website. Our William Chris recommendations: The Hunter & Mary Ruth
The interesting thing about these wineries is they all have no intention of putting their wines on the shelves of major retailers. These are small, intimate businesses that want to keep their wines as true to the vines as possible. We learned that with a lot of the major wine labels they have to put a lot of additives in their wines to keep them tasting the same every time. As a result, it becomes a doctored up version of what it was intended to be.
We really enjoyed our little tour. Hopefully we can go back in the next few months and try out several more! Have a great day everyone!


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On Friday, a friend took me to lunch and out shopping in Berkeley for a belated birthday outing. It all felt so scrumptious . . . sneaking off during the week to play. Abandoning our work, our chores and our to-do-lists, we got a chance to talk about the minutiae of our daily lives, our art, our dogs, and solve the problems of the world. Well, maybe not quite all of that, but it did seem like anything was possible on that glorious day of freedom.
Our lunch at Bette's Diner, a crowded little enclave filled with scents of corned beef, pancakes and good coffee, was eclipsed by their bakery next door. I brought home a piece of the best lemon cake my husband and I have ever eaten and a brownie to swoon over. What a lovely way to celebrate my birthday.
Some people my age don't care for birthdays, as they see it a sign of getting older and getting farther away from youth. Perhaps closer to death? I enjoy this little ritual, maybe because I love rituals. And maybe because I love cake!
Much later that evening, I logged on to my e-mail to discover a note from my friend. When she entered her house after taking me home, she found her eight-year-old beloved furry dog, Yogi, nearly comatose. Later at the vet's, the diagnosis was grim. A cancerous tumor pressed on his spleen. Yogi in shock, was unable to make eye contact with her. He was completely out of it.
"I couldn't even say goodbye," she said. "It happened so fast."
Yes, Yogi passed away that night.
So we will enjoy the rituals of our life. And we will honor the passing of one life to the next with loving rituals as well.
Writing Prompts:
1. Write a tribute to someone you have lost.
2. Write about how you value a person now in your life and give it to them.
3. Create a piece of art work to help your grief over any loss you may have.
4. Journal your feelings if you have lost someone close to you. The holidays can be a difficult time and this may help.
Tags: Death of a dog, writing about death, writing about loss