text: [Note: This problem was discovered in another *BSD variant, but the code in NetBSD appears to be the same, so...] I've been running some file system reliability tests, and have discovered a couple of interesting things about mkdir(2) and rmdir(2) on FFS: 1) In addition to the other mkdir(2) ordering problem introduced with the softdep code (which I already fixed), there is another. The code currently does not guarantee that the data block is written before the block pointer, so a crash in the middle of mkdir(2) often results in a `DIRECTORY CORRUPTED' error from fsck(8). (Note: This depends on what was in the block before, so it doesn't happen every time, and is less likely to happen with each run of the test.) I include a somewhat ugly patch for this below. I didn't want to change the behavior in the softdep case, but it is probably wrong. 2) Since it uses VOP_TRUNCATE() to do the dirty work, ufs_rmdir() will zero the inode block pointers long before it updates i_blocks or zeroes the mode. While not technically a bug, this results in lots of `INCORRECT BLOCK COUNT' and `ZERO LENGTH DIR' errors from fsck(8), which is undesirable. My current thought on this is to add an `I'm about to delete this' flag to VOP_TRUNCATE() so that it can fully bash the inode. However, there are issues about how this interacts with ufs_inactive(). An alternative, specifically for rmdir(2), is to rearrange ufs_inactive() slightly and *not* call VOP_TRUNCATE() from ufs_rmdir(), instead allowing ufs_inactive() do it. This might have the undesirable property of leaving the directory accessible as long as there is a cwd there, but I'm not sure. Index: ufs_vnops.c =================================================================== RCS file: /cvsroot/syssrc/sys/ufs/ufs/ufs_vnops.c,v retrieving revision 1.85 diff -u -r1.85 ufs_vnops.c --- ufs_vnops.c 2001/12/23 16:16:59 1.85 +++ ufs_vnops.c 2002/05/14 14:37:15 @@ -1282,10 +1282,6 @@ blkoff += DIRBLKSIZ; } } - if ((error = VOP_UPDATE(tvp, NULL, NULL, UPDATE_DIROP)) != 0) { - (void)VOP_BWRITE(bp); - goto bad; - } /* * Directory set up, now install it's entry in the parent directory. * @@ -1297,8 +1293,15 @@ * an appropriate ordering dependency to the buffer which ensures that * the buffer is written before the new name is written in the parent. */ - if (!DOINGSOFTDEP(dvp) && ((error = VOP_BWRITE(bp)) != 0)) + if (!DOINGSOFTDEP(dvp) && ((error = VOP_BWRITE(bp)) != 0)) { + (void)VOP_UPDATE(tvp, NULL, NULL, UPDATE_DIROP); goto bad; + } + if ((error = VOP_UPDATE(tvp, NULL, NULL, UPDATE_DIROP)) != 0) { + if (DOINGSOFTDEP(tvp)) + (void)VOP_BWRITE(bp); + goto bad; + } ufs_makedirentry(ip, cnp, &newdir); error = ufs_direnter(dvp, tvp, &newdir, cnp, bp); bad:


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Mini AMES Test
Genetic safety is a key factor in the development of pharmaceuticals. Compounds that induce genetic mutations at preclinical models are often discontinued for further efforts. (The only rare exception is oncology drugs.)
Quintara Discovery offers non-GLP mini Ames tests in which Salmonella cell lines are used to monitor the mutagenic potential of the test compounds. Basically these Salmonella strains cannot grow in histidine-free medium unless mutations occur in certain genes.
The mini Ames assay is performed in 384-well plates using two Salmonella strains: TA98 (frameshift mutation) and TA100 (base-pair substitutions). After 48-72 hour incubation with test articles, the bacterial growth is measured spectrophotometrically using a pH indicator that changes color in response to the bacterial growth (example shown below). Positive, background and sterile controls are always included. The assay is performed in at least 48 wells for each condition.
The Ames test can be carried out in the presence and absence of a metabolizing system (e.g., Aroclor 1254-induced rat liver S9 fraction) to identify potential mutagenicity by the parent compound and its metabolites.


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october, 2018
sat06oct9:00 am11:30 amShow-Me State Games Pumpkin Fun RunPerry Phillips Lake
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Perry Phillips Lake
5050 Bristol Lake Pkwy
Event Details
October 6, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 3rd / 4th / 5th grades 9:30 a.m. - K / 1st / 2nd grades Race should be done by 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Philips Lake, Columbia MO Course
Event Details
October 6, 2018
- 9:00 a.m. – 3rd / 4th / 5th grades
- 9:30 a.m. – K / 1st / 2nd grades
Race should be done by 10:00 a.m.
Philips Lake, Columbia MO
Course is a 1.4 mile loop around the lake.
Directions – Hwy 63 South to Discovery Parkway (next exit from Hwy 63 south of the AC / Grindstone exit.) Exit right (west) at the stop light. Follow Discovery Parkway around past Father Tolton High School and turn right on Bristol Parkway.
$10 entry fee for students. Entry fee includes T-shirt and registration packet. Contact 573-884-2946 to inquire about scholarships. Parents and teachers run free!
NOTE: Parents are allowed to run/walk with their child free of charge. However, if the parents want to receive a Pumpkin Run T-shirt with the run, they need to register and pay the entry fee.
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He thought marrying your college sweetheart was for suckers. But then he did it.
Emily is the ultimate planner, the kind of person who, at 7 A.M. on moving day, has everything we own boxed and labeled. I do everything by trial and error, and get squirmy if I have to commit to something farther off than next weekend's tennis date.
Emily comes from a close, affectionate family whom she adores; I can barely tolerate my parents and siblings, and avoid even talking to them on the phone. Emily's a stickler for traditional manners—the hostess gift, the thank-you note, the Christmas card. I haven't written a thank-you card since my bar mitzvah (and I'm still working on those).
Inevitably, these differences sometimes lead to fights. Now, I'm aware that there are couples that claim not to mind fighting. (Take my sister and her husband: their epic screaming matches are just high-volume dialogues, punctuated by the occasional destruction of a kitchen appliance.) I can't understand this.
Since both Emily and I grew up amid constant parental histrionics, we value quiet more than most people. For us, domestic tranquility is as much a lifestyle choice as a function of our compatibility. We bicker, of course—about where to set the thermostat, or whether we really need to hire a cleaning service—but most of these exchanges end up as jokes, and any lingering grumpiness can usually be resolved with some timely sex.
Still, once or twice a year, we really get into it. What makes these blowouts so volatile, even more than the months of suppressed emotion fueling them, is our diametrically opposed fighting styles.


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Throughout the years, I have met many phenomenal people at our live events throughout the country. One of the perks about this business is that after a while you begin to know some on a personal level and begin to follow their progress as an investor. When I met Stacee Nelson years ago, she was busy rehabbing a single family residence in Santa Barbara. The project was a major rehab and the property was stripped down to the bare bones. Nelson is not one to shy away from complicated deals, she takes on projects with certainty and confidence. It's been interesting to follow Nelson through her progression from rehabbing single-family homes to her risk-taking efforts in purchasing water-front properties, REO tapes, and now even a hotel.
Linda: How long have you been investing in real estate?
Stacee: I purchased my first condo when I was 22 and then didn't invest in anything for a long time. When I was living in Germany I started going to real estate auctions at the courthouse. My friend was buying properties to renovate and hold. I tagged along. In 2011, living in Santa Barbara, I began my formal education in real estate investing and purchased my first flip house in 2012.
Linda: I even saw one of your projects in Santa Barbara a couple of years ago. What attracted you to the hotel niche?
Stacee: The idea of renovating an empty building into a small boutique hotel was initially the idea of my business partner. At the time we were looking for alternative passive income opportunities as well as ways to create a positive impact on communities. An opportunity presented itself in the form of an empty 15,000 square foot building directly on the town square in Gonzales, Texas. The town was keen to redevelop their downtown, which made for a win-win opportunity.
Linda: Was it easier to take on the challenge and expense of a hotel rehab after doing many single-family home deals?
STACEE: Initially we thought it would be a comparable project, just larger in scope. What we learned was that renovating an empty building into a hotel with individual plumbing, HVAC, cable, etc. was far more complicated and costly than anticipated. Certainly having a background in single-family home renovations was crucial in the planning and budgeting, but we were surprised by the sheer volume of issues that arose during the construction phase. The next one will go much more smoothly as a result of the number of…lessons we learned!
Linda: Tell us about the hotel. Where and how did you find it?
Stacee: My business partner has a long-time family friend living and investing in the town. He made the initial introductions to the town's economic development council who were very interested in supporting business growth in the area. Their support was a critical factor in the decision to purchase in Gonzales, Texas. We toured numerous vacant buildings in the area until we found one large enough and with a perfect location directly on the town square.
Linda: Was it easier to take on the challenge and expense of a hotel rehab after doing many single-family home deals?
STACEE: Initially we thought it would be a comparable project, just larger in scope. What we learned was that renovating an empty building into a hotel with individual plumbing, HVAC, cable, etc. was far more complicated and costly than anticipated. Certainly having a background in single-family home renovations was crucial in the planning and budgeting, but we were surprised by the sheer volume of issues that arose during the construction phase. The next one will go much more smoothly as a result of the number of lessons we learned.
Linda: How long did the rehab take? Did the entire property have to be worked on or only a section?
STACEE: The rehab took over a year to complete. There were a number of delays in the project especially when our initial contractor was removed from the project. One of our important lessons from this project, was to have a project manager on-site during the construction phase. The volume of issues was simply magnified by one hundred versus a single family renovation. Our hands-on project manager made the difference in our ultimate success and project completion.
To provide an idea of the complexity of a project like this: the smoke and fire alarm systems had to be coordinated with the installation of electricity and plumbing (water sprinklers), the HVAC system required coordination in timing with the electrician, drywall installer (ceiling vents) and the roofer (where the systems are housed), the water coming into the building had to be separated between the hotel and the restaurant located on the ground floor, and the elevator turned into a complicated project all by itself.
LINDA: What was the biggest lesson you've learned from this transaction?
STACEE: Rather than give one, I'm going to provide a few lessons we learned from this project: For large projects, invest in a project manager who is on-site and regularly reporting on progress. Have the contractor regularly send pictures and review before progress payments are made. It's a necessity to have a detailed project plan and budget agreed on, in writing, by the contractor. We thought we had sufficient detail in our initial project summary based on our housing rehab experience. What we learned is you can't be too detailed oriented in the budget and planning phase. The more detailed the budget and contractor commitments are, the better.
Include a split between labor and materials so it is very clear for both sides, especially when you choose materials. Have the contractor sign the agreements. Budget sufficiently for contingencies. The larger and more complex the project is, the greater the likelihood for additional unplanned expenses.
Have an agreed process for change orders that includes approving changes and costs before the work is completed.
LINDA: How is the hotel performing now? What are your goals with the property?
STACEE: The hotel looks fantastic. The reviews of the guests who have stayed there are overwhelmingly positive. While we positioned the boutique hotel to provide executive-style accommodations for the local oil industry, the majority of our guests thus far are visiting Gonzales, Texas, for the regional rodeo events, the hot rod show, the summer concert series, and many historical events. Gonzales, Texas is known as the place where the first shot of the Texas Revolution was fired.
LINDA: Wow, that really sounds exciting! Now, In addition to hotels and single-family homes, your company also invests in Marina and resort properties around the world, is that correct?
STACEE: Yes. We looked at a variety of different passive income and commercial real estate opportunities and decided that marina and resort properties were ideal: It is a relatively untapped market segment with a few big players and the rest mostly individual marina owners, which means opportunity to add value to struggling owner; it combines real estate with business; it provides regular passive income; and marinas and resorts tend to be a happy place for people, thus our motto: Invest in something fun!
LINDA: What's next for Stacee Nelson and her numerous realty projects?
STACEE: Going forward I'm focused on three areas in real estate: Acquiring marina and resort properties; purchasing REOs in bulk nationwide to fix and flip; and contributing to the expansion of the Cashflow Divas, an organization dedicated to helping women achieve their financial freedom goals through passive (and active) income investing and financial literacy.
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FREE SPEECH and OUTRAGE 2
This three part series is about speech (however egregious). It is not about actions.
Venezuelan born baseball coach Ozzie Guillen is in trouble down in Miami where he coaches the Miami Marlins.
He is (according to the press) notoriously loose lipped. That (maybe) being so he has caused a stir as a result of an interview he gave to Time magazine.
According to the magazine Mr. Guillen said that "he loves Fidel Castro and respects him for staying in power so long".
This was a red-meat statement for Miami's politically powerful and reactionary Cuban-American population, members of which did not exactly bray "off with his head" – but did call for his firing.
The team owners have suspended him for five games.
Mr. Guillen claims that "Time" misquoted him. He adds that he was thinking in Spanish and speaking in English, and that his words came out all wrong.
."Time" is sticking by its story.
(Wouldn't any decent reporter have asked "did you really mean to say that Mr.Guillen?")
(Has it occurred to anyone other than I that Mr. Guillen may have been "looking out" for his Venezuelan family members, knowing that any anti-Castro comment on his part might have been used against them by the Castro ally and repressive semi-dictator Hugo Chavez),
The point I am trying to make (as with yesterday's blog about the Fabrice Muamba/Liam Stacey story) is that "outrage" is all too readily manufactured about "speech".
In a free society we should be able to resist bad, stupid, or ugly speech with gracious, truthful and lovely speech.
It is only in "less than free" societies that stupid speech (such as by Liam Stacey and Ozzie Guillen) is punished.
Punishment should always be reserved for actions, and never for words.
There will be more on this from me tomorrow (and you may well be shocked!)


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Traditional Fun a Staple of County Fair
The Hillsborough County Fair focuses on youth agricultural programs, competitions, and down-home fun.
Hundreds of volunteers are working with animals, plants, and exhibits to get ready for the annual affair, which this year takes place on two extended weekends: Oct. 18-21 and Oct. 25-28. Advanced, discounted tickets are available through Wednesday, Oct. 10.
This year's theme: Good Times & Country Rhymes
There are livestock shows featuring sheep, cows, goats, and chickens, as well as a milking contest, a swine show, and grooming events, among other animal shows and displays. Special events include a rodeo, a truck and tractor pull, a horse show, and a demolition derby.
There are competitions galore. Among them: hay bale decorating, cooking, recycled yard art, wheelbarrow decorating, and arts and crafts.
The fairgrounds is on land owned by Hillsborough County at the corner of State Road 60 and Sydney Washer Road, east of the Brandon/Valrico area. It hosts activities throughout the year.
The fair has grown every year since 2008, when it moved to the current site, a former phosphate mining operation. Last year more than 25,000 people attended the eight-day event.
There's an exhibition hall with indoor and outdoor space for livestock shows, horticulture displays, and arts and crafts booths; an arena and grandstand for events such as bull-riding, barrel racing, and the demolition derby; a barn-like structure for staging shows, and the historic village with old-fashioned farm equipment and a general store. There's also a midway with rides.
Hillsborough County's Board of County Commissioners recently backed the fair's request for a state grant to pay for expansion of the exhibition hall, which now can accommodate more covered shows and displays.
"Every fair has a purpose, a theme, a chemistry," says Tom Umiker, the fair's longtime manager.


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It's not surprising that Billie Holiday recorded Fats Waller's most famous song, "Ain't Misbehavin'," in 1956. But given what we know of her life, it is surprising that she sang it with absolute purity, as if she weren't remotely tempted to misbehave. Backed by an allstar group that included trumpeter Charlie Shavers and tenor saxophonist Budd Johnson, Holiday's treatment is all the more compelling because she sings with an obvious awareness of the joys of misbehaving - of staying out late and partying - only to reject such pleasures in favor of her true love's kisses.
That Holiday, whose lifetime of self-destructive misbehavior has been exhaustively documented, could sing so convincingly of sticking to the straight and narrow is a testament to her gifts as a musician, and as an actress.We often think of Holiday as a tormented woman who sang only from her own life experiences, who crooned about errant lovers who cheated on her and beat her only because she knew them personally. But Holiday could do much more: She was not a musical primitive who merely translated her own suffering into song. Rather, like Frank Sinatra or Nat King Cole, Holiday was a thorough professional who could interpret any lyric in the Great American Songbook - from the "Dese 'n' Dose" Ebonics of "Porgy and Bess" to the salon formality of Cole Porter or Oscar Hammerstein - and make it seem like an extension of herself.
That point can't be emphasized strongly enough: In recent years, popular perceptions of Holiday as an icon of suffering have come dangerously close to overshadowing her musical legacy. ... [MORE]
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Getting braces can be a stressful time, especially if you are a person who tends to have a bit of a fear of having dental procedures done. You can lighten the mood and get your mind on the lighter side of getting braces by learning some fun and/or interesting things about braces. Here are some entertaining facts about braces for you to enjoy:
Braces are nothing new
While you may know that braces have been around for generations, you may not realize just how far back they really go. There have been accounts of mummies being found having metal bands on their teeth that are assumed to have been used for dental corrections. When speaking of modern braces, most of the credit goes to Dr. Pierre Fauchard who made braces using thread and flat strips of metal in 1728.
Braces used to be made of gold
In the early 1900's gold was used for the bands, wires and other parts of braces. This was due to the fact that the gold material was easier to work with, allowing the orthodontists to mold it how they needed it to in order for each piece to correctly fit each tooth. People who wore braces would have to go in often for adjustments though because the softness of the gold also meant they didn't maintain their shape for very long. During the Second World War, it was discovered that stainless steel worked better and it also made braces more affordable.
Braces actually can't get locked together
Most people have seen a movie where a couple kissing get stuck together if they are each wearing braces. If you haven't seen a movie like this, then you have more than likely at least heard jokes about it happening. The truth is, the design of braces makes this impossible and it is nothing more than a silly myth.
You aren't more likely to get struck by lightning if you have braces on
Another myth surrounding braces is the one that says a person wearing them is more likely to get struck by lightning than someone next to them not wearing braces. Also, this is not true and if you should happen to get struck by lightning while wearing braces, it is nothing more than a coincidence.
You really do need to use retainers if you want the best results
Even though the orthodontist will tell patients how important it is for them to wear their retainers, a lot of people seem to dismiss this part and it usually ends up costing them because they don't end up with the results they were hoping for and would have otherwise had.
Contact a local dentist for more information and assistance.Share
19 October 2017
The average dentist takes many client appointments each day and also deals with emergency situations on a regular basis. Dental emergencies are very common because people are likely to put off having tooth pain fixed until the pain becomes unbearable. Some people have anxiety about dental visits, and others are trying to avoid the expense of dental care. In either case, the end result is often a dental emergency. I have worked as a professional dental hygienist for many years and have seen all types of dental emergencies. I hope that this blog will help people identify potential emergencies before they become too serious and will allow people to know when to get help.


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Who We Are
Derp Studios was created at the Make Something Unreal Live game jam contest in 2012. The team have released several titles, which are featured on this website, including licensed products for companies such as Games Workshop!
The team joined together after each doing individually well at the 2011 Train2Game, Epic Game Jam. Following the Make Something Unreal Live contest in 2012 they have continued working in the games industry by solidifying Derp Studios as a limited company.
Chris Ledger, CEO, said on having a studio: "To have your own studio is like having a child. It will make you feel every emotion under the sun, and will always need constant attention. However you learn to love your studio unconditionally and through the love you show it, the rewards are great!"
What We Do
Derp Studios works with small businesses and individuals to develop apps and games across various platforms at an affordable price tailored to the client.
Below you will see the logo's of clients big and small and some great testimonies from clients! If you like what you see and are intersted then feel free to drop us a message and we can happily discuss your needs.


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Use Your Noodle
Categories: Motor Skills, Resources
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These are fun noodle activities for K-2 students.
Submitted by Marjorie Robinson from Rochester, New York.
Background: Foam noodles are a versatile piece of equipment that is affordable and available from a variety of sources (PE equipment supply catalogs, dollar stores, pool supply stores). They are durable and very user-friendly. The book, 50 Ways to Use Your Noodle, by Chris Cavert and Sam Sikes (Leaming Unlimited Corporation, 1997) is full of ideas for games and activities for older students and suggestions for cutting the noodles into various sizes for more activity options.
Noodles can be used in regular education and adapted physical education programs. This lesson also addresses all three of the New York State Leaming Standards for Physical Education.
Equipment Needed:
- One 30-inch noodle for each student (a full-sized noodle cut in half)
- 1-2 inch slices of noodles for each student
Fun Noodle Challeneges: Here is a collection of fun noodle challenges for your students. Have fun!
- Ride the noodle like a horse and gallop around the gym.
- Balance it on different body parts, e.g., hand, neck.
- Throw into air and catch, two hands, one hand.
- Lay the noodle flat on floor and jump over noodle side to side, straddle jumps.
- Lay noodle flat on floor, stand on noodle and try to balance.
- Hold noodle on end in front of body and kick it up in the air.
- Throw like a javelin.
- Hold noodle horizontally, drop and kick it.
- Use noodle like a giant crayon and draw letter of alphabet in the air. Write your name in the air with the noodle.
- Bounce noodle on floor and catch.
- Stand against the wall and place the noodle between your back and the wall. Bend your knees so your back rolls up and down the noodle to get a "Noodle Massage."
- Place a 1 or 2 inch slice of a yellow noodle on top of a 30 inch noodle to make a birthday candle. Walk around without having candle go "out." Sing Happy Birthday while walking. When song is over have students blow out their candle by trying to blow the noodle slice off the top of the noodle.
- Carry the noodle under your arm, hold a I or 2 inch slice of a yellow noodle on the end and pretend it is a flashlight. If safe, turn off the lights in the gym and pretend to be hiking in the woods.
- Pretend to be a lumberjack and hit the noodles against the wall like you were chopping down a tree. (This sounds like fireworks when we do it against our padded walls.)
- For a simple cooperative activity, have the students hold the noodles end to end to make a class snake.


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Attention Nature Trackers!
Nature is full of many kinds of things, some of them are living and some of them are non-living. Living things have certain characteristics that classify them as living. Some of those characteristics include growing, eating, reproducing, dying, and eliminating waste.
Take a nature walk with your grown up and classify the natural things you see in the Living and Non-Living Things Classification Sheet. If you are not sure about an item, put it in the "Not Sure" category. As you do your nature walk think about whether it is it easier to find living things or non-living things? It might seem difficult to find many non-living things, but consider elements of the earth. What are you breathing? What does a tree grow in? What falls from the sky? See what you can find in your neighborhood.
Happy Observing!
Dinosaur Train Nature Trackers Club
For more Dinosaur Train fun, visit our online Parents site for tons of information and activities to do at home!


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I've decided to run a special promotion for the new year. To celebrate Chinese New Year's year of the bunny, I'm going to give away a free bunny scarf to the first five new custom orders purchased through Etsy (from new customers), starting today. So if you've wanted a lovely dead animal scarf to warm you this winter season, now you can get two for the price of one. Just go to the site, state your custom animal, color preferences and length and you'll get a free bunny scarf with purchase! (Bunny colors may vary due to sweater availability.)
Category Archives: puppets
Cuttlefish finalized!
Here's the custom stuffed cuttlefish that was requested from a repeat customer. It's for her wonderful son that also loves cephalopods! Cephie love!!
Felt Dolls and Such
I guess it really has been a while since I posted. I'm hoping to post as often as I make stuff. I finished my friend's doll a week ago and I'm pretty happy with the way it looks.
It has a tiny little front pocket with a little one armed kitty.
Felt Dolls
Yesterday, my friend and I decided to have a sidewalk sale of stuff. Since it was mostly stuff we had made, we thought it was a great idea to sell it outside Haight and Divisidero. I'll probably start posting here if I decide to sell stuff again. Another sunny day would be a great day to sell.
I have been playing with felt for a while and decided to take my stab at felt dolls. Here's the beginning stages of the process. I'll show you the final version when I get to it.
Part 11
After all that hard work and dedication, the film is finally completed. Murphy's law kicked in on the final day before it was due, of course. Many lights burnt out, a fuse blew out, I nearly burned down the kitchen… oh it was a wonderful thing. One after another. Anyway, here you have it–a few screenshots of the film. The film will be shown during Animation Finals at San Francisco State University. It's open to the public on the 16th of May at 3pm in the Coppola Theatre. Section H-6, in the Fine Arts building on the first floor. All is welcome!
Tada! Now you really want to come out and see it after these awesome screenshots!
Part 10
I'm on my last stretch as Thursday draws near. It's 4:15am and I just finished painting my tabletop and making the stethoscope and makeshift knife. I have much troubles with Miette's head as her head always slides off the wire. After every scene, I have to re-attach her head. It's a painstaking process and All I'm hoping for is that her head doesn't snap off on this last shot. There will be no way for me to recover it if it does. This is pretty much how I've been feeling lately… zombie-esque. Hopefully she'll be all dry and ready to go by tomorrow afternoon.
Tonight, Mitch helped me take my whole park scene apart and we were in the backyard scrubbing flocking from the set at 9pm. It was super-cold out by that time. The turf didn't take as long as I thought it would to come off and I was thinking about placing carpet in the place of the turf, but I'm not sure if that's now very necessary at all. I almost wished I kept the turf on in case I needed to re-shoot anything.
Yesterday I bought that wood to put the table together and last night was a bit hellish with the table thing because 1. my screws were far too long, 2. the holes I was drilling for the screws were too short, but I couldn't drill any further 3. drilling things without proper tools and stuff can prove to be really, really difficult. I can't wait to have a studio to work on this stuff. After a while of tooling around, I got the legs to stand. I grabbed some paint from my random "stuff" box and painted it this pinkish color.
I think this is a poor representation of the table coloring. No matter, it's completed.
I've fashioned a stethoscope using armature wire (for great versatility in animating and bending) and magicsculpt, which I'll paint later to make it look more stethy. It's really a shame I didn't get pictures of us tearing down the set. The winds were high and the turf was everywhere. I'll have to say that Mitch was a trooper. Turf in eye != fun. Seriously.
This is exactly what my life feels like right now… disconnected.
I consulted my final scene with Nathan and we went through so many things. I'm glad I have very cinematic friends. Tomorrow will be my true test, since I have to drive down to Santa Clara to give Dave his light set back for a few hours… only when I can get back into the city will I be able to start shooting. I'll need to have everything ready so that this will be smooth sailing. I'd like to get some sleep tomorrow night, though there are a bunch of rather tricky shots I'll need to go through with this one. Wish me luck!
Part 8
Slowly, but surely, the pieces are coming together. There's going to be a lot of sleepless nights, this being one of them. My vocabulary is dropping, but my persistence to finish is on the rise. I've got a few days to complete at least the picture portion of the film. I'll be up bright and early to finish the park scenes then start on the last scene, which is actually a scene somewhat in the middle. No matter, I have to tear everything down and rebuild. Nadira's going to help me with the process. Thank goodness she's off the next few days.
Newspaper trees for my recycled forest.
So a few days ago, I was sitting on the bus, fashioning my dead bird puppet. I take out the huge coil of wire I have from my purse and start bending and twisting it to form this bird. I start stuffing it with green foam to bulk it out and I take pieces of felt and start hacking away at corners to make a shape of a bird (sort of).
Wire Armature for Crow
Wire Armature and bulking out for cardinal (I know it doesn't look like much now!)
Here's where the "winging it" part comes in. I cut a rectangular piece of felt out and cut two slits for the wings to go through.
Now it's starting to look more bird-like with the bulking and the hood.
Oh ye of little faith. Voila! My bird! I even painted the little feetsies.
Oh photobooth, how I love you and your timed goodness. However will I get shots such as this without you?


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And now that I've dropped that on you out of nowhere, allow me to say hello, friends!
Welcome to the war for Enochia.
If it wasn't clear, the above passage is my current crack at the sales page description (AKA what people will see on Amazon) for Book One of the series.
That being said, I'd love to hear how this first shot strikes you. Was it chills? Derisive eye rolls?
Does it sound like a book you'd wanna read?
I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
I was ALSO thinking about dropping the first chapter for you lovely ladies and goodfellows to dive into. But, well, it doesn't even actually have an official title yet, so first things first, I guess…
… No, seriously. Let's get this title thing figured out. Together. RIGHT NOW!
Don't worry, I've got some options. Mostly, I just thought it'd be fun to let you guys weigh in on which ones you like the best!
You in?
Just hop over to the new Facebook group and cast your votes!
Lastly for today, since I loves my music and have convinced myself that this is a "fun" fact about the wild Writer Luke in his native habitat, I wanted to share two songs that've been seeing me through the Book One revisions.
The first one, Warriors, definitely has some lyrical resonance with the book, and it's got that pump-up, movie trailer feel to it that I sometimes like to close my eyes and amp up to before I dive into the writing. (This song actually was used for one of the Wonder Woman trailers, speaking of which.)
The second tune, Old Friends by Darren Korb, tickles my fancy especially hard for a couple of reasons. First, it's a great background song to work to. I've been listening to it on repeat for hours while I work. (Though, to be fair, I've been doing that with several songs recently.) Secondly, though, I freaking love that the song I've been doing a lot of these revisions to is called Old Friends, because that's exactly what this book is. (I originally wrote this book BEFORE I'd even started The Harvesters Series, so we're coming back full-circle on a nearly 3-year journey.)
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By Goh Jiah Ying, Optometrist, International Eye Cataract Retina Centre, Singapore
Dr Joy Chan, Medical Director and Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist from International Eye Cataract Retina Centre, gave a lecture on the "Management of Red Eye" to a group of pharmacists from Guardian on 3 August 2017. The educational event was held at The Colonial@Scotts.
Red eye is a very common symptom associated with many eye conditions and stems from a wide variety of causes. Many patients who suffer from red eye often consult a pharmacist first on the usage of eye drops to treat it. Therefore, it is essential for pharmacists to be familiar with the different causes of red eye and their management.
Dr Chan kicked off the talk by discussing the common causes and highlighted important signs and symptoms associated with red eye where an urgent referral to an ophthalmologist is required, such as acute angle closure glaucoma and corneal ulcer. She gave a detailed description of each condition and emphasized the key management principles for each of them.
Dr Chan went on to discuss other more minor conditions such as dry eye, which is an extremely common amongst the elderly. Dry eye can be safely treated with over-the-counter lubricating eye drops which are readily available at many pharmacies. Hence, it is important for pharmacists to be aware of the different types of lubricating eye drops so that they are able to cater to different forms of dry eye. There are other treatment options available for dry eye such as topical hyaluronic acid, cyclosporine eye drops and minor procedures such as punctal plugs.
The session concluded with a hearty breakfast and a lively question and answer session where Dr Chan answered queries from the pharmacists.


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RVCC Archived Women's History Month Podcasts
"Conversation: Personal Journeys and Opinions on Leadership" Panelists Linda Wellbrock, President of Leading Women Entrepreneurs, Theresa Richardson, CPA at Withurn, Smith and Brown and Lisa Quaglia, VP Retail Market Manager at TD Bank. This panel was presented by the RVCC Phi Theta Kappa and the Student Government Association. Recorded March 20, 2014.
"Women and Migration in the Global Age" A panel moderated by Professor Andrea Vacarro ESL. Recorded 2012.
"Muslim Women and the Pilgrimage" presented by award winning filmmaker Anisa Mehdi. Anisa Mehdi is an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and writer specializing in religion and the arts. She was a 2009-2010 Fulbright Scholar in Jordan and teaches documentary film at Seton Hall University. Her documentary films have appeared on PBS, ABC and National Geographic Television. Recorded 2012.
"The Role of Women in the Creation of World Peace" presented by Ms. Sara Flounders. Ms. Flounders is the Co-Director of the International Action Center and editor and co-author of 10 books on national and world affairs. Recorded 2011.
"Will the Egyptian Revolution be Feminized? Arab and Muslim Women in the Public Sphere" presented by Anisa Mehdi. Mehdi is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and filmmaker who served as artistic director of Documentary Voices: Pulling Focus, an initiative launched in Dubai in July 2008, and as producer/director of the National Geographic special Inside Mecca. Recorded 2011.


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I'm probably a few days late noticing this but the OLA has a shiny new web site (announced here).
The old web site (and the pages for each of the various divisions) was to be charitable, a little creaky from a visual appearance and information design (i.e. it was hard to find stuff I was looking for) point of view.
Now they have a content management system that provides a real nice unity of design across the site. The tabs along the left and the top of the page provide a clear path to all the content I can imagine wanting to get from the site.
The sections for the various divisions provide (e.g. OLITA) a useful calender of events right on the page and prominent promotion of their various blogs and newsletters.
The one downside is that for most people this site redesign means they will have to update their bookmarks to get to that page they tend to visit while they should be thinking up ways to improve reference service.


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Replacing your password with you
Biometrics have been used for decades by law enforcement and high-security facilities in their systems for identifying people and controlling access. These systems compare the behavioural and physical data which has been gathered and stored with the actual person wishing to gain access.
More recently, the scope has broadened to consumer markets. We can already access smartphones or tablets with a fingerprint or use voice recognition applications to authenticate online bank accounts.
Making it work with standards
IEC technical committees (TCs) and their subcommittees (SCs) produce International Standards for biometrics to help ensure reliability, quality and interoperability.
The Joint Technical Committee of the IEC and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO/IEC JTC 1, covers information technology. The scope of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37: Biometrics, includes specifications for the security, testing and reporting of different aspects such as data interchange formats, face image data, facial recognition, iris image data and voice command speech recognition.
A fingerprint could be the key to your car
As cars become more connected and move towards being fully self-driving, the automotive industry is riding this trend too. A report by Frost and Sullivan says that one in three cars (almost 34 million passenger vehicles) will be using biometrics for identification and personalization by 2025.
High-tech security for vehicles
In 2016, a record number of tech companies partnered with car manufacturers, which increasingly are incorporating intelligent features into their newest vehicles. Research by Gartner estimates that a quarter of a billion connected cars will be on the road by 2020, offering various levels of automated driving and opening up the scope for new in-vehicle services. However, among the biggest challenges will be to secure the huge amounts of data such cars will produce and to protect passengers from hacking.
Many new cars are being developed with systems using biometrics which are built-in or brought in through external services such as the cloud.
In the future, features that add another layer of security could include:
- Starting and operating future cars will require driver identification using a fingerprint sensor in addition to a key
- Other systems will recognize a driver's face before they enter the vehicle, which will only start if a pre-set driver profile is activated
- Iris recognition will be used to unlock the ignition, identify frequent users and automatically tailor the driving experience (seats, mirrors, infotainment preferences)
Taking driver safety to a new level
Synergies will be built up between car, insurance and health industries as advanced biometrics make future cars more secure. Though we are still years away from the day when cars will drive fully autonomously and humans no longer need to steer, the automobile industry is already developing ways to monitor driver alertness. For example, sensors in seat belts and covers could monitor drivers' heartbeats and alert them if they are about to have a heart attack, while eye trackers will detect drowsy drivers and give them time to pull over. The work of IEC TC 47: Semiconductor devices, covers the design, manufacture and use of sensors.
The advent of innovative health management devices, combined with aging populations, increased health awareness and the growing need to manage chronic diseases, is driving the boom in medical wearables. According to a report by Global Industry Analysts, the global market for medical wearables is expected to reach USD 4,5 million by 2020.
Against this backdrop, IEC has just established IEC TC 124 which will begin standardization activities for wearable electronic devices and technologies. These will include patchable materials and devices and implantable and edible materials and devices, as well as electronic textile materials and devices.
But what about identity theft?
While biometric data is unique to individuals and a logical choice as an element of access and control security, nothing is 100% safe and users will still need to be careful. Cards, passwords and personal identification numbers can be cancelled or changed if lost, misplaced or stolen, whereas fingerprints that have been lifted, copied and misused cannot. Additionally, biometric information is stored in databases which must be protected from all potential security breaches. If this technology is to become widespread, these issues will need to be addressed.
IEC takes cyber security and data privacy seriously. The software and hardware in cars will need to be protected. A number of ISO/IEC JTC 1 Subcommittees contribute towards mitigating such risks, for example ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27: IT Security techniques, including cloud services. High volumes of data will be exchanged between smartphone apps and intelligent car dashboards, which will also become an integral part of the Internet of Things. The work of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 6: Telecommunications and information exchange between systems, also contributes towards improving data security.


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What happened to the shrimp?
In August, four researchers played detective on the waters of Cheesman Reservoir, dunking tubes, nets and various sensors below the surface and pulling up mud and algae. The team, from the Fisheries Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University, was investigating the mysterious disappearance of the Mysis shrimp.
The shrimp are considered an invasive species in Colorado. First introduced into Kootenay Lake in British Columbia in 1949, the little creatures actually boosted the native fish population. The experiment was so successful that the shrimp were introduced to upwards of 400 more lakes in the world, including Cheesman Reservoir in 1971.
Fast-forward to 2013, when someone finally asked, "How are the shrimp doing in all of these waters?" That's where the CSU team came in. They set out to test all of the waters in Colorado known to have the shrimp, but once they reached Cheesman, they couldn't find a single one.
So what happened?
One possible culprit has left behind a number of footprints. Scattered throughout the otherwise beautiful landscape surrounding Cheesman are giant swaths of burned trees, bleak reminders of the Hayman Fire of 2002, the most devastating wildfire in Colorado's history.
"If the fire wiped out the shrimp, the question is how?" said Doug Silver, a research associate with the Fisheries Ecology Laboratory. To find out, the researchers took soil core samples from the bottom of the reservoir by dropping a heavy tube down and pulling up sediment. To test the fire hypothesis, they will look for charcoal in the different layers of mud to determine if it came from the fire.
The researchers performed a second test by identifying genetic markers in the shrimp's DNA, called eDNA. "If you get out of the bathtub, you still leave your DNA in the water," Silver explained.
By taking samples from different levels of sediment, the team will be able to tell when the shrimp went missing, and from there they may be able to conclude the most likely cause.
The results of their work won't be available for another three months or so, but the disappearance of the shrimp may turn out to be a good thing. At Cheesman, the shrimp were actually competing with the trout for zooplankton: their primary source of food. Now that the shrimp are gone, the fish populations should thrive.
So why bother to solve the mystery?
"We want to know about anything that alters environmental conditions," said Brandon Ransom, Denver Water's manager of recreation. "We try to be really good stewards of resources. That includes plants and animals, as well as water."
If something that had been flourishing for more than 30 years suddenly disappears, Denver Water wants to know why, he said.
"This is why we are involved with wildlife research. The more we know about forest health and the ramifications of wildfires, the more we can be preventative instead of reactive."


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Congratulations to the 16 plumbing product distributor locations across the country (and one in Jamaica!) that have qualified to win grand prizes in Mansfield Plumbing's fourth annual Take Five promotion. Each winning location receives an all expense-paid five-day trip for two to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.
"Even though there were 17 different companies that qualified, some of those companies had exemplary sales efforts that qualify them for multiple prizes, so there are actually 23 trips for two being awarded," says Gary Pember, vice president of marketing for Mansfield Plumbing.
To qualify for the prizes, companies had to meet specific sales goals for the Mansfield Pro-fit Builder Series and Showroom Series bathware products in 2015. Distribution of the trip prizes is at the discretion of each winning company, and recipients will enjoy five days at the all-inclusive Paradisus Punta Cana Resort in April, 2016.
"This incentive-based promotion is always a winner for our customers," says Pember. "The more sales of our top-quality bathware products they generate during the promotion timeframe, the more trip prizes they win. And, we allow the customer to decide who gets to take the trip. It could be a top-selling salesperson, one of their valued customers or the prize could be raffled off so that everyone at their location has the chance to win!"
Travel prize winners in the Take Five promotion include:
– Gray-Hodges Corp. in Knoxville, Tenn.
– Lewis-Smith Supply Corp. in Dothan, Ala.
– Lewis-Smith Supply Corp. in Enterprise, Ala.
– Anderson Electric & Plumbing Supplies in Springdale, Ark.
– Masters Supply in Danville, Ky.
– National Wholesale in Longview, Texas
– National Wholesale in Shreveport, La.
– Peterson Plumbing Supply in Salt Lake City, Utah
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– South Midway Supply in Somerset, Ky.
– Southern Pipe in La Place, La.
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Datadog announces support for AWS applications
The company announced the availability of the service at AWS re:Invent 2016
Monitoring service provider Datadog, announced support for AWS Application Load Balancer, as well as AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Amit Agarwal, Chief Product Officer, Datadog said :
These customers are rapidly adopting new features and services as they become available from AWS, and our product roadmap ensures visibility as they deploy across new data center regions.
Datadog says that this step will allow enterprise customers to use Datadog alongside other AWS-related services under a unified contract and a single source of billing. Users of the marketplace are billed hourly, only paying for resources that are actually being used.
NodeSource launches N|Solid for AWS Marketplace
The launch expands the strength of Node.js as a platform for enterprise-grade applications
Enterprise Node Company, NodeSource, announced the release of "NodeSource N|Solid" on AWS Marketplace. The company says that the service will allow one-click deployment of the N|Solid Runtime and the N|Solid Console for Node.js applications on AWS.
Barry Russell, GM of Global Business Development, AWS said :
Our collaboration with NodeSource demonstrates our joint focus on offering the most secure, stable and frictionless tools to power your business.
NodeSource says that N|Solid on AWS expands the strength of Node.js as a platform for enterprise-grade applications for any kind of business.
Cloudability And Batch.ly partner for AWS
The companies claim to deliver effective cost savings for AWS customers
Cloud cost efficiency provider Cloudability, announced a partnership with cost optimization solutions provider Batch.ly, for Amazon Web Services (AWS). The partnership enables AWS customers who utilize Cloudability platform to automate cost savings and compute optimization recommendations.
The companies say that the partnership will enable developers, DevOps engineers, and other AWS users to enhance the cloud development workflow by adding a second layer of value on top of Cloudability's cost and usage recommendations. This layer will allow Cloudability customers to resolve and execute on specific cost and usage recommendations using the Batch.ly platform.
Mat Ellis, CEO of Cloudability said :
Our partnership with Batch.ly enables our AWS customer base to easily realize further savings beyond what could be achieved previously.


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We're those people … you know, the ones who are always trying to exercise more, eat better, etc. The reason we are constantly thinking about these things is because we value our bodies + our health in a very significant way. We have MUCH to be thankful for when it comes to our bodies — strong legs, healthy hearts, a properly function nervous system — the list goes on (and on). These are things that are SO easy to take for granted, but the reality is that many people do not have strong legs, healthy hearts, a properly functioning nervous system … and so we want to make sure we are taking care of ourselves.
It's also safe to say that Caleb + I lead very "full" lives — our schedules often look different from one day to the next, we find ourselves on the road a lot, + during wedding season, let's just face it, we are busy!! With this type of lifestyle, it can feel overwhelming to figure out how to also exercise + eat well on top of everything else … but like our good friend Amy of Balanced Ames (a health + positivity blog) says, you have to figure out what works for YOU + then stick to that!!
Something that Caleb + I started doing several months ago (+ have been LOVING!!) is our own version of the Whole30. For those who aren't familiar with the Whole30, it is basically a lifestyle of eating where you are only eating foods that are whole, natural, and not processed — anti-inflammatory foods like protein, veggies, nuts, + some fruits. As we began learning more, we realized that eating STRICTLY Whole30 did not seem feasible for us (again, we are on the road a lot + eating this way while traveling can be extremely challenging!), and at first, we felt like we just couldn't sustain it so why even do it?
But then we remembered Amy's words + began discussing what a manageable lifestyle of Whole30 could look like for us. We decided that eating Whole30 at HOME was definitely possible for us + something we wanted to try. It's safe to say we haven't looked back since.
If you find yourself wanting to eat healthier but don't know where to begin because it all feels so extremely overwhelming, I would challenge you to try something like Caleb + I have been doing! Maybe you are interested in Whole30 … or maybe in starting a Paleo Diet. Try an approach that is manageable for you at first (it doesn't have to be all or nothing!!) — maybe start at home like we have + take those baby steps one day at a time. Baby steps are better than no steps!!
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|16 Aug 2016
UEFI problems on windows 7 reinstall
Hi there
A week or so ago I installed windows 7(SP1) on my computer, the install went fine right till I installed the graphics drivers. When I re-booted I got a warning about the Bios had noticed a change, and the only way I could boot into windows 7 was to change my BIOS from Windows UEFI to 'Other OS' (I don't have the option to disable secure boot) I then put back an image of windows 10 back on my computer, which worked fine with UEFI set to windows.
Now when I go to fresh install windows 7 it installs fine to the point where it is setting windows up, I then get a blue screen with an error message It only stays a few seconds before asking me to reboot and then disappears so i cant even read the message. on reboot it gives me the same message that it cannot complete setup unless I restart, and so starts an endless loop. This is before I get to the point that I install the graphics, motherboard or any other drivers.
Is it possible that the NVIDIA card driver (that was previously installed) updated something in the cards BIOS that makes it incompatible with Windows 7 installs ?
This exact hardware setup has had windows 7 on before with no problems.
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On new motherboards, there is an option of the OS (Win 8 or 10) and Other. For Win 7 the right set is Other. It then opens a CSM option to set UEFI or Legacy modes for drives and add on cards.
Please give us the brand and model of your MB.
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My motherboard is an ASUS Z97-K
I did try settings the secure boot to 'other os' but got the same result, not sure what the CSM options are ?
The confusing thing is that windows 7 installed fine last week, when i installed the graphics card driver, is when i had the problem. Now If i reinstall i get the error message.
I have tried a fresh install of both Linux mint and Windows 10 anniversary update (iso) and they worked fine
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Win 8 and 10 has different boot sequence, that is why OS must be set to Other.
CSM is Compatibility Support Module. On the manual, (http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/...web_hi-res.pdf) page 80/90 item 2.8.9 you have the options to set:
Boot Devices Control - UEFI only
Boot from Network Devices - Ignore
Boot from Storage Devices - UEFI driver first
Secure Boot - OS Type - Other
Beware, you're going do clean all the HDD.
- Boot your Win 7 installation on UEFI mode, go to install, custom, advanced, delete all partitions, create a new one (Win will create 3 partitions) and proceed.
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|16 Aug 2016
Yep welcome to an asus mother board :)
After installing Microsoft Update KB3133977 for Windows 7, some users may encounter a "Secure Boot Violation" , which makes the system fail to boot into the operating system.
CMS should be enabled and everything beside the above should be fine at default settings.
This assumes you have a ntfs 100mb system reserved or no system reserved at all
If you have a efi system reserved or 2 system reserved it might be different.
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|16 Aug 2016
It's while installing from the DVD, it gets to the point in the install when it normally goes to a higher resolution and asks form the key before going on the the desktop for the first time. no drivers/updates have at that time been installed at all.
I had installed Windows 7 on the same machine a few weeks ago with no problems, on that occasion I only got the UEFI warning AFTER I had installed the NVIDIA drivers, changing the BIOS to 'Other OS' allowed me to boot properly at that time (after windows had already been installed) , this is why I suspect that the driver update may have altered the BIOS or basic function of the graphics card (if that's possible)
But even if i use 'Other OS' right from the start it still fails to complete installation
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|16 Aug 2016
Is your BIOS up to date?
I think the problem is on the BIOS configuration or on the way you install Win 7. Have a close look at the BIOS configuratio.
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|16 Aug 2016
BIOS is the latest, and yes I agree that does seem to be the problem, I've installed windows 7 at least 10 times on this rig with exactly the same hardware, and once with the current BIOS.
Windows 10 and Windows 10 anniversary update install just fine, and once installed the computer runs fine, I've done a RAM and graphics card test (by running it hard in games) no problems, so I suspect like you that my problem is in some configuration setting that only affects Windows 7 fresh install.
This is why I wonder if NVIDIA force-ware drivers also update the graphic card BIOS as it was after an update to the driver on the last install of windows 7 . where all my problems started.
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Windows 10 Pro x64
I seriously doubt it. When installing an nvidia driver, it tells you exactly what`s added and what`s not.
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Not really NVidia says nothing about Vulkan being included
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What Are Popular Careers in the Mental Health Field?
Mental health professionals provide services on a wide variety of levels. Despite this fact, these individuals share the goal of helping their clients achieve mental, emotional, and behavioral balance. To learn more about several popular careers in the mental health field, continue reading. Schools offering Mental Health Counseling degrees can also be found in these popular choices.
There are a variety of careers you can choose if interested in working in the mental health field. Some of these careers are explored in more detail below.
Important Facts About Careers In the Mental Health Field
|Median Salary (2018)
|$37.99/hour or $79,010 for psychologists
|Job Outlook
|14%, faster than average
|Key Skills
|Compassion, interpersonal, analytical, trustworthiness, patience, detail-oriented, problem-solving organizational
|Work Environment
|Private/group practices, clinics, hospitals, and community and mental health centers
Source: The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Mental Health Counselors
Mental health counselors are licensed professionals who work with individuals and groups to treat various mental and emotional disorders through the application of various therapeutic techniques. They usually hold a minimum of a master's degree and must be licensed through the states in which they practice. State requirements vary; however, most require completion of graduate-level education and a hands-on experiential training period. Aspiring professionals can also earn the Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor certification from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Obtaining this credential requires that applicants have master's degrees or the equivalent level of graduate counseling coursework, plus supervised experience in clinical mental health counseling settings (www.nbcc.org).
Counselors have training in specific techniques that they use to help individuals who are suffering from mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and grief. They also work with individuals who are dealing with substance abuse or who have suicidal tendencies. Moreover, many counselors treat individuals who are suffering from mental and emotional stresses that stem from life situations and relationships.
Psychologists are social scientists who use theoretical and experimental research to study the human mind and its processes. Psychologists try to understand and explain thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Most psychologists hold doctoral degrees, as is required by most states to work directly with patients in private practices. Psychologists offering patient care services in private practice must hold state licensure. State requirements vary, but they usually entail a doctorate degree along with extensive experience. In addition, all states require the successful passing of a state licensing examination.
The majority of psychologists work directly with patients to diagnose, treat, and prevent mental disorders. In this role, you may use a wide variety of methods and techniques, such as behavior modification or psychotherapy. Some psychologists work with specific groups of people such as the elderly, children, or entire families. Additionally, they can earn optional certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Certification is available in specialty areas, and the ABPP offers an early-entry program that allows candidates to begin the certification process before earning their licenses (www.abpp.org).
Psychiatrists are specialized medical doctors who work with patients to diagnose, treat and prevent mental health disorders through the use of a wide variety of methods. In order to become a psychiatrist, you must graduate from medical school. Medical school and training, including formal education, internship and residency, usually takes 7-12 years to complete, depending on specialization. All states also require physicians to be licensed through state medical boards.
Psychiatrists use many of the same methods that a psychologist employs. These include psychotherapy as well as medical techniques that correct the chemical imbalances that may underlie mental health disorders. Psychiatrists also have the authority to recommend hospitalization for patients. Board certification in psychiatry is available through the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), which is the entity in charge of certification in all medical specialties. Through the ABMS, applicants can earn sub-specialty certifications in such areas as geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry (www.abms.org).
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Toy Stories in 3-D
Last night we got to see a delightful treat, but it was a long way to get there. We planned on seeing the special Toy Story and Toy Story 2 double feature in 3-D, but got a late start of it since, surprisingly, The Bride and I are pretty busy people. We had a variety of choices and settled on a 10:35 show at the Cinemark in Somerdale, but once we got there we found that that show was in fact on for the second movie. What the f with the showtimes? Don't think we're going back to Cinemark anytime soon.
We hit the Showcase at the Ritz who had their showtimes right and correct, and we enjoyed the double feature immensely. For those wondering, it was a great flick/flicks, bookended with new material as well as a cool intermission with trivia and behind the scenes stuff. We also got 3-D previews of Toy Story 3 and other upcoming 3-D features. A good time was had by all, except those who went to the Cinemark…


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Donated to the OGA by Alison Cade, David's widow and judged by the General Management Committee (GMC), the David Cade Memorial Trophy is awarded annually 'to an OGA member who has made the most outstanding contribution to the Association during the year, over and above the normal call of duty.'
Not awarded in 2019
2018 winners: Tony and Sally Kiddle, East Coast Area
There were several nominations received for our winners of this trophy but here is the one which to the judges seemed to say it all: It is for Tony and Sally Kiddle.
"Tony picked up the baton of OGA55 once mooted by the GMC and, with support from the GMC and East Coast Gaffers, led its evolution into a week-long festival involving small boats, large boats, some very large boats, boats from abroad, spectator boats, ferry boats, visitors arriving by foot and sailing as guests on boats, visitors staying in tents, management of several venues and goodness knows what else. He got involved with details of budgets, bands, barbecues, meals, visits, sponsors, merchandise - you name it. I'm sure he could add another page of things I've missed.
As National Treasurer, his "normal call of duty" involves budgets so I would say Tony's contribution was definitely abnormal in 2018.
In status, Sally is an ordinary OGA member, except that everyone knows that her (nearly always) happy, positive and willing participation in extreme cruising and racing on a 19 foot boat marks her out. This year OGA55 invaded her life and space too. I am sure many of the ideas were hers and I know that a lot of the legwork was. Staffing the office, developing systems for everything from identification of registrants to rules for competitions, responding to queries following registration, shopping and more shopping (not the interesting kind), taking other people shopping and, not least, the role of sanitary advisor in chief. Well, how else can I politely say that she cleaned the toilets? I'm sure she too could add another page of things I've missed.
In both cases this is an outstanding contribution over and above the normal call of duty to life in general, let alone over and above the normal call of duty to the OGA.
Give them the trophy!"
2017 winners: John Gallagher, South West Area
Last summer John pulled out all the stops for us. The Solent fleet arrived wet and bedraggled after a long day beating the wind. The rain poured down on the quay washing out any chance of our usual pontoon sundowners and welcome party. Unpeturbed John took matters in hand. He and his fellow gaffers marched up to the quay carrying beer and wine with them to parley with the Marina Office. Very soon John had commandeered the the inner sanctum of computer screens and keyboards as his squad took over the desks for the barrels and led us all into the happy hour . . . things are done differently in Devon! Imagine trying that trick in Yarmouth!
Over the next two days we were charmed in Plymouth. John had arranged a magical weekend. A perfect breeze blew in for the race as the skies cleared and the sun rolled in. A suitably Gafferish mistake involving a starting tower and a forgotten key deftly overcome so nobody knew. A second party with special awards for the worthy, a meal and prizegiving. The Plymouth rally was the highlight event of the Sou'by Sou'West adventure. Nothing too grand but plenty of warmth and good feeling. It must also have been the biggest Solent/South West gaffer event we have seen (possibly ever?) and great example of the OGA's spirit. It got many of us sailing beyond our usual limits and it brought our two sailing communities together. John's enthusiasm, stamina and leadership were a key part of its success. May there be more of its kind in the future!
2016 winners: Jessica and Mike Warren, Solent Area
Our nominator first met the winners back in 2003, Jessica was already Treasurer of the Solent Area OGA. She remembers her careful husbandry of the funds being remarked upon by the Secretary, Geoff Skinner, at an AGM.
Jessica's next role was in fact to become Solent area Secretary. Mike commented that she would often spend all day in their office working on Solent matters. She maintained an accurate and up to date record of Solent members. Marion was frequently present at newsletter work parties when we collated and folded hundreds of printed pages with photographs carefully selected from her files, always followed by an excellent supper. Jessica had an encyclopaedic knowledge of sailing organisations in The Solent, knowing always just who to call upon when we wanted to set up an event. Under her administration, members of the committee visited the historic Royal Clarence Marina on a freezing December day to plan for the 50th Anniversary of the original Solent Annual Race. She knew all the members and their boats too.
Jessica was as instrumental in the success of Cowes 2013 as was Solent President Dan Shaw who was awarded this trophy in that year. In her crucial role behind the scenes, she dealt with nuts and bolts of all the arrangements for our send-off party on the Hamble and then with the main event. She quickly mastered the new online registration system and spent pretty much the entire event at her desk in the office overseeing the administration and ensuring that all the participants were happy.
In 2014, with increasing family commitments, Jessica stepped down from her post as secretary, just as the Solent team was on the lookout for an editor of our section of the new website. Jessica said that doing this job would keep her in touch with Solent OGA members and events so she set to and learned the necessary technology. National Secretary Sue Lewis recently commented in an email to Marion that "the Solent contribution shines out on our national site."
Mike could hardly be classed as a quiet supporter of Jessica; he has made a huge contribution to the OGA in his own right. In the Solent, he stands out as a knowledgeable and hands on joint owner of an immaculate wooden boat. He has sound opinions on all aspects of maintenance, and of traditional boating. He is an exemplary engineer and woodworker with a huge sailing experience in local waters. Mike and Jessica also crossed the Channel in Roma, visiting ports in Normandy. They have led by example, attending all the events that they can.
Mike was for many years the OGA's representative on the Maritime Heritage Trust and stepped down in 2016.
2015 winners: Ben Collins, Solent Area and Yannie Cariguel, OGA France
Ben shares the trophy with Yannie for their sterling work on developing links between the UK and French OGA over the past few years and organising the Cruise in Company from Yarmouth to St Malo which, despite challenging weather, was a great success with more invitations to join in at Brest/Douarnenez next year. Furthermore, Ben demonstrated clearly how we can make use of the website, comments, text messaging, Facebook and blogs alongside the Gaffers Log to plan the event, keep in touch with interested skippers, crews and those with an interest in the event, providing regular reports via all sorts of media from the planning stages, throughout the cruise and a 'reflections' piece after the event, published in the Gaffers Log.
Yannie made a tremendous contribution to planning and organising a very warm welcome and rally for the OGA fleet in in her home port of St Malo. Her wonderful team arranged the event to ensure that crews from England, Holland and France came together in a true spirit of international gaffering and friendship.
Photo credit: 'OGA welcome in St Malo', Sally Kiddle
2014 winners: Rik Janssen & Fred Schotman, OGA Netherlands
We took the Dutch OGA 10th Anniversary Cross Country Tour, NL10, as our theme in presenting this trophy to two men man who completed the 2013 Round Britain Challenge with three boats between them and were inspired to try and persuade a host of home-loving Brits to cross the North Sea and join in with the Dutch celebrations in 2014. We are talking, of course, about Rik Janssen and Fred Schotman.
We know NL10 was a team effort and that we owe a debt of gratitude to a large number of our Dutch friends, including President, Cees van Spierenburg who attended the AGM 2015.
But what Rik and Fred did as official 'Liason Officers' with the UK and Irish OGA was what really made the difference for so many of us. Boats and skippers set off from England and sailed to Holland who might never have attempted the trip without all the background work Rik and Fred did on our behalf.
Rik's persuasiveness, his hard sell of the joys of his country, his taunts about Michiel de Ruyter (boooo!) and of course his excellent communication with us, in English, were the public face to us of NL10. And of course Rik and Fred completely spoilt us while we were there! It is these two we have to thank for rescuing us and towing us, scooping us up as engines failed and gear boxes seized. If you weren't there, you have read all about it in the Gaffers Log and on the website, I'm sure.
Most importantly, though, it is thanks to Fred and Rik that almost as many UK boats took part in NL10 as Dutch and Belgian boats. We must thank you both for encouraging us to come and encouraging your compatriots to make us so welcome.
In doing this they have changed the OGA for ever: our horizons are broader, we are planning more Cruises in Company to prompt our members to venture further afield and thanks to Rik's continuing badgering and encouragement we are starting to take on board his dream of 'travelling the people as well as the boats'.
Sue Lewis, OGA Secretary (for the GMC)
Photo credit: 'Sue Lewis presents the award to Rik Janssen', Steve Yates
Visit 'Sailing by' to browse the archive of the Netherlands 10th Anniversaty 'Cross Country Tour', 2014 (OGA NL10)
2013 winner: Dan Shaw, Solent Area
Dan receives the trophy for his work in organising the OGA Jubilee Party in Cowes:
I'd like to suggest, and I may not be the first, that we award something to Dan Shaw for his work on our National Birthday Party. He did the work of a professional show organiser and I really can't see how it could have been done better, but especially worthy of recognition are the efforts he made to get all the Areas involved. It was more than just lip service paid to getting members involved from all over the UK (and Europe), he really followed it through and this paid off with an excellent turnout. He was ably supported by a lot of volunteers in the Solent Area who all deserve our thanks but our first truly national festival couldn't have happened without Dan.


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By Edward M. Bury, APR, aka The PRDude
Yesterday, the nice folks at Thompson Reuters and the Bulldog Reporter hosted a webinar — 2010 PR Measurement Practices. I was scheduled to participate in the live version, but had a schedule conflict: A visit to the periodontist.
(Full disclosure: Last week I had emergency oral surgery to treat an abscess. For the uninitiated, an abscess is an infection beneath the gum. Here's one reason why I opted for emergency surgery rather than wait: "Untreated abscesses may get worse and can lead to life-threatening complications." Enough on my dental situation; back to public relations.)
Today, I caught up with the webinar, which should remain live for a few weeks or more. First, an account of what I found particularly intriguing from the first 30 0r so minutes, along with a few personal thoughts.
Tomorrow, I will chronicle what took place in during the second half of the hour-long presentation, with particular emphasis on the "Barcelona Declaration of Measurement Principles."
- A Tale of Two Surveys — Participants received the results from two surveys on the subject, "Is measurement of public relations activities important to those in the C-Suite?" Greg Radner, SVP at Thompson Reuters, provided insight. One was a previously launched, multi-question survey of 571 PR agency and corporate professionals, the other a spot survey of the 343 webinar participants.
The results were relatively equal on the general question on the value of measurement: More than 90 percent believe measurement is extremely important, important or somewhat important. However, 1.1 percent of the earlier survey and just one member of the webinar group maintained measurement was "not at all important."
- Who Says Print is Dead? — A question within the formal Thompson Reuters survey asked: "Which quantitative results do you measure and report on regularly?" Surprisingly, the respondents ranked print coverage of the organization the highest at 84 percent and social media the lowest in the five categories at 66 percent.
Filling in the middle were TV and radio coverage (72 percent), media impressions from news releases (71 percent) and blog mentions (70 percent).
- Southwest Soars to New (Measurement) Heights — Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has long been recognized for incorporating strategic, leading-edge public relations and social media into its communications and marketing initiatives. Communications Analyst Ashley Pettit said the airline builds measurable objectives into every new program and aligns its public relations objectives with its business objectives.
Ms. Pettit pointed out that using source codes and other measurement tools for news releases, blog and Facebook posts and employee communications can yield tangible dividends — to the tune of $3 million to $3.5 million in revenue on August 12.
Okay, now my thoughts:
- Who was the lone dissenter and who comprised that 1.1 percent of survey respondents who believes measuring public relations activities has no value today? What world are they living in? Certainly not a realistic one. Providing measurement related to the objectives of a true public relations plan has long been a challenge. Today's technology gives public relations professionals many more tools that didn't exist even a few years ago.
- Daily newspapers are folding and news holes are shrinking; magazines sell fewer ad pages and have fewer subscribers than a decade ago. Yet, public relations professionals use print results in higher numbers than broadcast or online coverage to quantify effectiveness of communications. Does this mean those in the C-Suite still aren't convinced of the value behind social media?
- Southwest has garnered lots of industry recognition as a well-run business and great place to work. But perhaps more attention should be allocated to the way Southwest has made effective — and measurable — public relations and communications a pivotal factor in all business decisions. This is testimony to the classic definition of public relations, as noted in "Effective Public Relations," as being a "management practice." Southwest's communications programs are successful in large part because its public relations and marketing teams have the total, unwavering support of management.