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This necklace with one large amethyst bead and many smaller ones has a variety of shades of purple along with gold-plated filigree beads and seed beads.
Monday, August 29, 2016
For those who love purple
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Labels: amethyst, beads, filigree, gold plated, jewellery, jewelry, necklace, wearable art
Thursday, August 25, 2016
More items added to my Artfire Store
These unusually shaped stones are set in necklaces with handmade gold-filled wire bails on gold-filled chain. They are available in my Artfire store. See link on the right side of the blog.
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Labels: gold-filled, jade, jewellery, jewelry, Lapis Lazuli, necklace, pendant, wearable art
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Amethyst Necklace
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Faux Raku
I've always loved Raku pottery in all its many varieties, but I'm particularly fond of this vase that I've owned for years. I used it for inspiration in designing this Faux Raku necklace.
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Labels: copper, faux raku, jewellery, jewelry, polymer clay, Raku, sari silk, wearable art
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Faux Stone Necklaces
These unique polymer clay and sari silk necklaces make quite a statement. The gold crackle suggests seams of pyrite running through the stones which have hints of color. Although the faux stones look like they might be heavy, because they are made of polymer clay, they are actually quite light in weight. The stones are wired together with antiqued copper wire and the same wire is used to bind the ends of the beautifully colored sari silk. A handmade copper clasp or a lobster claw makes secure closures.
I was inspired by and credit must be given to Staci Louise Smith's tutorial on Craftart.edu for the design ideas and technique for making the faux stones. I love the fact that the sari silk comes from women's cooperatives in India and Nepal - the scrap silk doesn't end up in landfills and the women have a safe place to work and make a living.
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Labels: copper, jewellery, jewelry, necklace, polymer clay, sari silk, wearable art
Monday, August 8, 2016
Lapis Lazuli and Gold
I love Lapis especially the stones with lots of golden flecks of pyrite running through them. I saw this fan of rough-cut stones and had to buy them, but then I had to figure out what to make with them. My solution is this gorgeous necklace composed of the Lapis, blue Sodalite beads, gold-plated filigree beads and a gold-plated clasp. I really like the rough cut because it emphasizes that these are STONES.
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Labels: beads, gold plated, jewellery, jewelry, Lapis, Lapis Lazuli, necklace, wearable art
Friday, August 5, 2016
Finally populating my Artfire online shop
I've been lax about blogging and very lax about putting my products up for sale online. That is changing as of today. My shop is on Artfire which is an online marketplace similar to Etsy. I've started out by listing a number of my Jackson Pollock inspired earrings. You can see them all at
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When you are firmly anchored in God, you know that whatever you must face, you will not be facing it alone.
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Goals and Posts
It's been a little while since I was on the 6.30am train out of Wicklow for Connelly but now officially summer is over as its back to college for real. Last weeks little expedition was only a precursor to the rest of the autumn but also a nice gentle break-in as it was the 7.30 train and not the 6.30 train. Mind you I can't really complain much as it is only once per week this term on this train and not the 5 days per week it was last term. You forget how dark it is at 6.30 even in September, I mean we are only the middle of the month but still now at 6.46 you can only just make out the shapes of the mountains through the window.
Last time we looked at setting up your runway, marking out on a sheet of paper the various places you wanted to be within the year and the tasks you needed to complete in order to reach them. How did you get on with that? I mean we are nearly a month into the year and so a number of the tasks probably should have or need completion ASAP. I know from myself that I haven't necessarily completed a number of the tasks I set myself in regards to my original destination but what it did do was allowed me to focus on a number of other issues that needed addressing, issues that I had let slip or had just plainly ignored but issues that weren't going to go away. And so a number of things have changed since the end of July and mostly, in fact without doubt, changed for the better. So while the goals might have changed a number of the posts haven't.
What putting my yearly plan did we that it allowed me to take stock, to give clarity to the place i was in and to really see what was important to me. One thing that was critical to me was working with creatives and to this end we are working with the Creative Business Cup in Denmark and will represent them in Ireland for 2018 and 2019. This will hopefully give us greater visibility but also places greater strain on our resources but one that we feel is worth it. We are planning to launch the whole initiative by the end of October once we have finally scoped out the strategic plan for it. Again, by planning out the project on paper and seeing the end result of the project its allowed us to determine the tasks that needed to be completed in order to reach our goal.
Another thing that planning out your future does for you is that it shows you how and the best way to manage your time. Sometimes we say yes to everything but sometimes we need to say no. This is especially true with project based work, it can be so easy to get stuck in and working on the project that we forget the need to look at the time when the project has finished. We always need to keep looking at the next opportunity but in order to do this we need to give ourselves time to work on our own business and not just on someone else business. To be honest this is one part where I am struggling at the moment. I have a couple of major projects that take up almost 6 days per week of my time, full time, and I also have a number of other projects that I could / should / would like to work on but basically I physically do not have the time or the resources to at this stage. However, if I planned these projects better then I am sure that there would be no issue in starting them in January 2019 or plan them to start in January 2019. If the situation keeps as it is over that time then this would be the time to reassess the situation and see if I can take these projects forward or if I would need to delegate these projects to other people. The main problem with this is that the people i delegate them to would almost certainly be from outside the organisation which then makes it difficult to push the focus from the Creative Entrepreneurs Lab but at least my scoping out these projects now I can give myself time to look at these issues and think about creative solutions to them.
I would really encourage you to scope out all the projects that you have, plan or have ideas about but to scope them out sooner rather than later. Then put all the tasks into a calendar or project management tool and see how time fits and what resources you might need and when – and as an aside don't forget that resources can be human, physical or virtual as this might make it easer when you think about time management. The sun is now starting to come up as we make our way towards Dublin, a bit like the light that I started to shine on my projects from July. I'm not fighting in the dark anymore but looking at – even if sometimes we don't like what we see – but looking at my plans, projects and tasks in the clear cold light of day.
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People get unduly freaked out when they hear terms like "soil amendments" as if they need to don a white lab coat before doing something as scientific as tinkering with their soils. Sure, a generally scientific approach to improving your soil is certainly not a bad thing, but it doesn't have to be complex either.
Think of soil amendments as simply the just stuff you add to soil to make it better. Soil quality can be improved in terms of:
The quantity and diversity of microbial life present in it.
Organic MatterThe amount of composted material in it.
TextureThe amount of sand, clay, and general size of particles affects water and air-holding abilities.
Acidity / AlkalinityThe pH value of soil has a direct effect on biological life present in the soil and the availability of nutrients.
You can add soil amendments in the form of single ingredients or a blend to help combat micronutrient deficiencies, adjust pH, combat salts, introduce microbial activities, and so much more.
Growers often confuse soil amendments with fertilizers. "What's the difference between a soil amendment and a fertilizer?" you may ask. Fertilizers and organic inputs (such as bat guano or chicken manure) help to increase the fertility of the soil. Soil amendments, on the other hand, are all about improving the surrounding qualities - they can be thought of as 'supporting' the work of the fertilizers. Soil amendments are used to treat the soil itself. It's worth noting that many soil amendments are also used in blended fertilizer products to provide feeding nutrition so it's very common to see them together - hence the confusion!
Soil amendments come in many different forms; most are organic, which is preferable for your soils, some are considered "natural" which are derived naturally though not necessarily organic, and some are synthetic. Organic amendments as well as naturaly derived amendments are the best way to change your soils from a dead clay heap to a living, symbiotic organism. The categories of amendments include: bark products, plant byproducts, animal byproducts, manure-based, compost and mulch based, and rock and mineral powder based.
Feeds with 3% nitrogen and is known to contain growth factors and mineral content. Very common ingredient in many blended organic fertilizers.
Great aerator. Excellent soil amendment or a standalone grow medium. Coconut not only provides great aeration but also efficient transfer of nutrients. Check your source though, as coconut can be very salty and this can harm soils and plants.
Nitrogen super booster! (Between 6-7%.) Only "organic" if it was grown that way - most cotton farms use chemical foods and insecticides. So, check your source. Cottonseed meal is also a very common ingredient in blended fertilizers.
Adds micronutrients and plant hormones! Derived from varieties of kelp harvested from the ocean then dried and ground into a powder form. Contains small amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Many forms include kelp extracts in which compounds are extracted from the seaweed to concentrate the micronutrients and other helpful plant hormones. They are not high enough to correct deficiencies, but kelp provides plants and soils with a vitamin like effect.
Adds vital nitrogen to the soil. Usually one of the more expensive amendments, but very useful.
Great to add to rough soils. Improves moisture retention.
Another soil softener. Adds essential phosphate and potash. Can be a little high in pH (very alkaline) so go easy on it. Great to add to very acidic soils that are high in nitrogen.
Use with caution or risk burning your plants. It's dried and ground waste from slaughterhouses, and is a strong source of nitrogen.
Slow release. Another common ingredient in fertilizer mixes, and due to its high amounts of phosphorus, should be used with care like blood meal.
Clean, usually odorless, and can be used on all soil and plants. Castings, when concentrated, are rich in nitrogen but they will not burn plants. Castings vary but can contain magnesium, calcium, potassium, potash, micronutrients, and some trace elements. Grain fed castings tend to be the best and stay in the soil longer, while manure fed castings are a lower grade, but release their nutrients faster. More importantly, worm castings contain tons of beneficial organisms and microbes that help to restore soil life and begin recreating the soil web.
Products of the poultry industry, the feathers are ground into a meal which contains levels of nitrogen which releases a little slower than other nitrogen sources.
Ground and dried fish waste. A good source of nitrogen and some phosphorous too. Not to be confused with fish emulsion, which is a liquid form of the fish waste products and less stable.
Sometimes grouped with dolomite lime, however it is derived from the shells of finely ground oyster shells rather than being rock-based like dolomite lime. Oyster Shell lime will raise pH, add calcium, and many micronutrients. The microbial life inside of your soil loves oyster shell lime!
King of the phosphorus amendments! Fantastic crop sweetener! Not to be confused with nitrogen bat guanos, which are more of a manure product, phosphorous bat guanos are ground up fossilized remains of bat poop. The phosphorus releases slowly into the soil over time and contains beneficial microbes too.
Ground waste products from sea going animals that are not fish. Their waste is primarily their shells and exoskeletons which provide an excellent source of major nutrients as well as many micro-nutrients. They break down slowly, thus providing some staying power.
Bat droppings that are fresher provide a great source of nitrogen. They contain some phosphorus, though not as high of levels as the fossilized bat guanos. Nitrogen bat guano is considered to be the best of the manures as they are nutrient rich, but very stable.
Quick and dirty fix of nitrogen - releases very fast. One of the poorer quality manures, but effective if used quickly and properly treated. It can burn your plants, so it must be amended into the soil and watered in before planting. Fish meal is preferable as it is more stable and does not decompose as quickly.
Very cheap, very dirty: derived from human waste and whatever else got flushed, such as traces of household chemicals, bleaches, and paints. It can contain many harmful pathogens and heavy metals. Not nice.
The farmer's stinky favorite. Derived from steers and some equine. Very potent source of nitrogen and should be used truly to amend soils in preparation of planting. Best for large gardens and not small landscapes or containers. In bagged form, it is still very volatile and breaks down quickly.
Derived from decayed plant matter such as your left over vegetable scraps. Compost does include decaying animal matter as well, but for most gardeners it comes from vegetable and fruit scraps from your home.
Plant and bark materials that are not fully decomposed. Aids moisture retention, decreases temperatures (protects from hot temperatures), weed reduction, and more.
Provides calcium, magnesium, and lowers pH quickly. It also helps with the breaking up of clay soils.
A clay-type mineral supplement, greensand will provide potassium on a slow release schedule. It is very effective at improving soil structures though not so much as a fertilizer.
Derived from volcanic deposits and highly mineral in composition. The phosphate is not as available as in more traditional, soft rock phosphates, so it is not always the best amendment. However, with its mineral qualities, it can provide slow and steady mineral release into soils.
Derived from leonardite, humic and fulvic acids, humates help with the active part of soil's humus. These goodies help with nutrient uptake by plants and assist under the soil too.
Volcanic rock "rice crispies." Perlite is inert and provides drainage and aeration in to compacted soils. Perlite rises to the top when watered, so it is not the best to add to in-ground plantings, though very important for containers and raised beds.
Excellent, slow releasing form of phosphorus. Many sources have been mined deeply and contain levels of arsenic, so get it tested or check your manufacturers MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
Vermiculite is very light and can float in water. It is a great medium for starting seeds and amending soils as it contains some minerals and will help with aeration. Perlite provides better results for drainage and aeration, though.


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Napoleon at St. Helena: Or, Interesting Anecdotes and Remarkable Conversations of the Emperor during the Five and a Half Years of His Captivity
Napoleon at St. Helena: Or, Interesting Anecdotes and Remarkable Conversations of the Emperor during the Five and a Half Years of His Captivity
The Emperor Napoleon, by almost universal consent, is pronounced to be, intellectually, the most illustrious of mankind. Even his bitterest enemies are compelled to do homage to the universality and the grandeur of his genius. Lamartine declares him to be "the greatest of the creations of God." In the following terms, Sir Archibald Alison testifies to his gigantic intelligence:
"Never were talents of the highest, genius of the most exalted kind, more profusely bestowed upon a human being. The true scene of Napoleon's glory, and the most characteristic of the ruling passion of his mind, was his cabinet. Those who are struck with astonishment at the immense information and just discrimination which he displayed at the council-board, and the varied and important public improvements which he set on foot in every part of his dominions, will form a most inadequate conception of his mind, unless they are at the same time familiar with the luminous and profound views which he threw out on the philosophy of politics in the solitude of St. Helena. Never was evinced a clearer proof of the truth, which a practical acquaintance with men must probably have impressed upon every observer, that talent of the highest order is susceptible of any application, and that accident or Supreme direction alone determines whether their possessor is to become a Homer, a Bacon, or a Napoleon.
"It would require the observation of a Thucydides, directing the pencil of a Tacitus, to portray, by a few touches, such a character; and modern idiom, even in their hands, would probably have proved inadequate to the task. Equal to Alexander in military achievement, superior to Justinian in legal information, sometimes second only to Bacon in political sagacity, he possessed, at the same time, the inexhaustible resources of Hannibal, and the administrative powers of Cæsar."
The genius of Napoleon is astounding. All branches of human knowledge seemed alike familiar to his gigantic mind. His conversations at St. Helena, scattered through the numerous and voluminous memorials of those who gleaned them, are replete with intensest interest. During the long agony of his imprisonment and his death, he conversed with perfect freedom upon the events of his marvelous career, and upon all those subjects of morals, politics, and religion, which most deeply concern the welfare of our race. There is . . .


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Pregnant Model Slick Woods Goes Into Labor At Rihanna's Fashion Show
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Rihanna's fashion show was eventful, both on and offstage, because we've learned one of the models went into labor.
It went down Wednesday night at the Savage X Fenty show in Brooklyn, NY. Slick Woods was super pregnant as she rocked black pasties and lingerie with cutouts … along with nude-colored, thigh-high pantyhose.
The crowd loved it, but just as the 22-year-old walked backstage, we're told she went into labor. We're told paramedics showed up to help Slick along. She was taken to the nearest hospital.
The baby boy's name will be Saphir.
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学术报告预告:Let's be Flexible: Soft Haptics and Soft Robotics
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报告题目:Let's be Flexible: Soft Haptics and Soft Robotics
报告人:Prof. Allison Okamura,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
报告简介:While traditional robotic manipulators are constructed from rigid links and localized joints, a new generation of robotic devices are soft, using flexible, deformable materials. In this talk, I will describe several new systems that leverage softness to achieve novel shape control, provide a compliant interface to the human body, and access hard-to-reach locations. First, soft haptic devices change their shape and mechanical properties to allow medical simulation and new paradigms for human-computer interface. They can be made wearable by people or by objects in the environment, as needed to assist human users. Second, superelastic materials and 3D-printed soft plastics enable surgical robots that can steer within the human body in order to reach targets inaccessible via the straight-line paths of traditional instruments. These surgical robots are designed on a patient- and procedure-specific basis, to minimize invasiveness and facilitate low-cost interventions in special patient populations. Third, everting pneumatic tubes are used to create robots that can grow hundreds of times in length, steer around obstacles, and squeeze through tight spaces. These plant-inspired growing robots can achieve simple remote manipulation tasks, deliver payloads such as water or sensors in search and rescue scenarios, and shape themselves into useful structures.
报告人简介:Allison M. Okamura received the BS degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1994, and the MS and PhD degrees from Stanford University in 1996 and 2000, respectively, all in mechanical engineering. She is currently Professor in the mechanical engineering department at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in computer science. She was previously Professor and Vice Chair of mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins University. She has been an associate editor of the IEEE Transactions on Haptics, editor-in-chief of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation Conference Editorial Board, an editor of the International Journal of Robotics Research, and co-chair of the IEEE Haptics Symposium. Her awards include the 2016 Duca Family University Fellow in Undergraduate Education, 2009 IEEE Technical Committee on Haptics Early Career Award, 2005 IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Early Academic Career Award, and 2004 NSF CAREER Award. She is an IEEE Fellow. Her academic interests include haptics, teleoperation, virtual environments and simulators, medical robotics, neuromechanics and rehabilitation, prosthetics, and engineering education. Outside academia, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, running, and playing ice hockey. For more information about her research, please see the Collaborative Haptics and Robotics in Medicine (CHARM) Laboratory website: http://charm.stanford.edu.
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Sammy squirrel and his friends. By Jill Latter, Illustrator and Author
Thursday, 7 August 2014
Great British Baking!
Just enjoying all things baking at the mo,
There are some fun shapes and colours in the kitchen.
Ive particularly enjoyed working on these herbs,
And it goes without saying that I will be glued to this years
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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has been voted Ladbrokes Premiership Manager of the Month for September.
The reigning champions and current league leaders beat Hamilton Academical (4-1), Ross County (4-0) and Rangers (2-0) before a 2-2 draw with Hibernian.
Celtic remain unbeaten in domestic football since Rodgers took over last summer and host Dundee on Saturday as the Premiership resumes after the winter break.


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Who can get trained to administer Naloxone?
According to Illinois' Overdose Prevention Act, any layperson can get trained. This will allow them to possess and administer Naloxone to a person having an overdose. This also allows us to train individuals who can then go on to train other individuals (this is called the "train the trainer" model).
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Ag Alumni Society Internship Award
The Internship award, established in 1986, is a competitive awards program designed to encourage undergraduate students to participate in internships. The Society recognizes the importance of planned on-the-job learning experience to adequately prepare students for today's competitive job market. The Ag Alumni Society has distributed over $201,000 in internship awards benefiting 300 students.
2018 Internship Award Recipients
- Jared Adam, Agroecology, Lehigh Ag & Bio Services.
- Joshua Beam, Animal Science, The Mill of Belair.
- Jacqueline Idun, Animal Science, EMD Serono.
- Jason Klus, Food Science, Mondelez International.
- Sean Lauer, Wildlife & Fisheries Science, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
- Julianne Martinez, Biological Engineering, KCI Technologies, Inc.
- Juliet Mejias, Community & Economic Development, Penn State Extension.
- Tony Rice, Agribusiness Management, Office of the US Trade Representative.
- Aaron Sledge Jr., Plant Science, The Plant Lady & Associates, Inc.
- Jessica Sourbeer, Forest Resources & Ecosystems Management, Penn State Extension.
- Jessica Yaeger, Plant Science, Midwest Groundcover.
2017 Internship Award Recipients
- John Betts, Turfgrass Science. New York Mets.
- Aaron Blakney, Environmental Resouces Managment. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Emma Brenengen, Animal Science. Alta Genetics.
- Olivia Healey, Community, Environment and Development. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
- Victoria Herr, Agricultural and Extension Education. Lehigh Valley Zoo.
- Curtis Hershey, Animal Science. Archer Daniel Midland.
- Jessica Hunter, Biological Engineering. McCrone Engineering.
- Sarah Rassler, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. Kreider Farms.
- Tony Rice, Agribusiness Management. Pennsylvania Farm Bureau.
- Gretchen Seigworth, Agribusiness Management. Dairy Farmers of America.
2016 Internship Award Recipients
- Brittany Ayers, Biological Engineering. Whitney Bailey Cox and Magnani.
- Nettie Baugher, Plant Science. Monsanto Co.
- Amber Gabel, Animal Science. The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding.
- Olivia Healey, Community, Environment and Development. Federal Reserve System.
- Simon Itle, Food Science. EcoLab Inc.
- Erika Krauss, Community, Environment and Development. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
- Katie McLaughlin, Agricultural Science. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
- Sharon Mummert, Food Science. J.M. Smucker Co.
- Gretchen Seigworth, Agribusiness Management. Cornell Cooperative Extension Office.
- Madeline Winn, Animal Science. New England Aquarium.
2015 Internship Award Recipients
- Devon Carroll, Turfgrass Science. Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
- Arianna De Reus, Community, Environment and Development. International Student Management Office, National Defense University.
- Michelle Hartzell, Animal Science. Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital.
- Miranda Kane, Agricultural and Extension Education. Chester County 4-H.
- Carly King, Animal Science. Witmer's Feed and Grain.
- Hannah Lux, Animal Science-Science Option. Country View Family Farms.
- Olivia Murphy-Sweet, Agricultural and Extension Education. CELA Belize.
- Elizabeth Palmer, Animal Science. USDA Agricultural Research Services.
- Caitlyn Pool, Animal Science. Land O'Lakes.
- Molly Rogus, Animal Science. Vista Grade Farms, LLC.
2014 Internship Award Recipients
- Alexander Bickers, Wildlife and Fisheries Science. Lehigh Valley Zoological Association.
- Jennifer Chelko, Toxicology. Elanco Animal Hospital.
- Arianna De Reus, Community, Environment and Development. US Army War College.
- Stacie Dixon, Animal Sciences. Philadelphia Zoo.
- Alina Hess, Toxicology. Glaxo Smith Kline.
- Delainey Loedding, Environmental Resource Management. Urban Ecology Center.
- Carolyn McDonald, Community, Environment and Development. RTI International - USAID/Haiti LEVE Project.
- David Smilnak, Environmental Resource Management. PA Department of Environmental Protection.
- Stephen Smith, Animal Science. Maple Bottom Farm.
- Paige Smoyer, Food Science. Food Directions.
2013 Internship Award Recipients
- Denise Beam, Animal Science. The National Pork Board.
- Steven A. Bookbinder, Food Science. Animex.
- Monica Horan Caparosa, Food Science. StarKist Company.
- Leah Giralico, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. Lehigh Valley Zoo.
- Kylie Kiess, Agricultural Science. T.A. Seeds.
- Karissa Kolosky, Food Science. The J.M. Smucker Company.
- Jenna Moser, Agriculture Education. CYEC - Zawadi Youth Enterprise.
- Eleanor Polley, Community, Environment and Development. The United States Embassy, Rome, Italy.
- Kurt Smithgall, Biological Engineering: Natural Resources Option. Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory.
- Angelo Teachout, Environmental Resource Management. United States Environmental Protection Agency.
2012 Internship Award Recipients
- Austin Benner, Agribusiness Management. Tyson Foods Inc.
- Jeanette Blank, Agricultural and Extension Education. Penn State Extension, Youth Development.
- John Boston, Agricultural Management. Wenger's Feed Mill, Inc.
- Sarah Dorward, Animal Science, Business Option. Braum's Dairy Farm.
- Emily Ellis, Food Science. Campbell Soup Co.
- Amanda Hofstaedter, Food Science. Kraft Foods, Inc.
- Mollie Ann McGinnis, Wildlife and Fisheries Science. Mote Marine Laboratory.
- Jenna Moser, Agriculture Education. USDA-NRCS.
- Alyssa Patt, Immunology and Infectious Disease. PA Dept. of Health.
- Heather Stutzman, Animal Science. Dow AgroSciences.
2011 Internship Award Recipients
- Chad Barclay, Forest Science. American Chestnut Foundation.
- Laura Boone, Food Science. Lancaster Fine Foods.
- Lauren Diebel, Environmental Resource Management. Department of Environmental Protection.
- Caroline Gimmillaro, Community, Environment and Development. Zawadi Fund International.
- Jenna Hicks, Landscape Contracting. Longwood Gardens.
- Nate Hinterberger, Biological Engineering. Rich Products Corporation.
- Sara Martucci, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
- Lauren Taneyhill, Community, Environment and Development. National Wildlife Federation.
- Philip Wise, Agricultural Sciences. Butterball, LLC.
- Amy Yeiser, Animal Sciences. Center for Dairy Excellence.
2010 Internship Award Recipients
- Kristen Annunziata, Animal Science
- Sarah Caldwell, Agribusiness Management
- Benjamin Cashell, Animal Science
- John Frantz, Animal Sciences
- Amy Hinkle, Horticulture
- Melissa Miller, Horticulture
- Sharon Ng, Animal Science
- Khanh Nguyen, Agroecology
- Derek Pruyne, Turfgrass Science
- Kayla White, Agriculture Business Management
The College of Agricultural Sciences Alumni Society is pleased to offer a competitive awards program to encourage undergraduate students to participate in internships. The Society recognizes the importance of a planned on-the-job learning experience to adequately prepare undergraduate students for today's competitive job market.
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Two months in to my attempt to be healthier and it's been a total game of two halves. There have been weeks of pure determination, exercise, good food, decent sleep, and then weeks where I couldn't muster the energy to care much at all.
Despite my inconsistency though, it looks as though it's been more good than bad as I'm starting to see some results. I know I said in my last post that weight wouldn't be the only measure of success, and I know it isn't, but I'm a child of the 80s, Jane Fonda workouts, leotards and constant visits to the scales, so it's still ingrained in me to jump on most mornings. I can't help it. And I've managed to lose 1stone 8lb in total, which I'm so chuffed with.
As a result, I'm back in most of my pre-pregnancy clothes now and am starting to feel a little more comfortable and confident. My tummy is shrinking back very very slowly. It's still resembling the early stages of pregnancy, so I'm certainly not there yet, but it's going in the right direction.
I'm focussing on the positive days/weeks/moments for the purpose of this post, and I think some 'clean eating' has really helped with those results. I've been replacing toast with fresh fruit and green smoothies (the nutribullet has been rediscovered) for breakfast, or yoghurt and fruit, sandwiches have been sidelined in favour of tomatoes or avocados on rye or superfood salads. Dinners are as fresh as possible, but that's often tricky to do quickly. But we have ditched the pizzas, pies, etc in favour of stir fries, vegetable skewers, etc. Dairy milk no longer has a dedicated space in the cupboard. But I'm no saint, I've been treating myself to a few squares of dark chocolate when I have a sweet tooth. But I'm trying to do that, or have fruit, rather than stuffing biscuits and Dairy Milk.
I've also cut down on the wine. That's no mean feat when you've got kids. I know not everyone is the same, but I do look forward to a glass of wine after they've gone to bed. But I'm trying to drink less in the week and keep it as a treat on the weekends. I've also been trying to drink more water but I find it really hard to remember to be honest. I'm sure that helps with all-round health, so I'm setting it as a target again for the next few months.
Despite still not drinking as much as I should though, I've seen the results of increasing it, and my skin is so much better. Post-birth, the skin on my arms was all bumpy and I was getting a lot of excema and all that has evened out quite a lot now and is so much more comfortable. I wouldn't say I've got glowing skin quite yet, but it's definitely not quite so bad.
I'm not enough exercise yet. I'm finding it really hard to fit in with two children. I'm walking as much as possible with the girls in the buggy, but Lottie is not a fan of the buggy any more and would far rather be walking and exploring the world. I think I'm being a bit all or nothing though and thinking that if I start doing more exercise, it needs to be every day. But in reality, even if I did something one or two evenings a week, it's better than nothing. I just need to find the motivation to start.
I started off the month really well with finding a bit of time to look after myself a bit more. I finally had my hair done and got rid of the grey. My friend came over and did my nails with some fab new wraps. I've had two evenings out with friends too. It's been really nice to focus on myself a bit, which often comes last when you have little people to prioritise. I think it's really important to have a bit of space and gives you the energy and enthusiasm to come back to the kids with.
It's been a good start, but there's still a mountain to climb.


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French Conversation ClassesConversation classes are designed for anyone who is at an intermediate level (studying A2) or above. Each lesson focuses of different parts of the language to help improve conversational skills.
Price: $50 for each 2 hr lesson
French Language WorkshopsWorkshops are designed as refresher classes to reinforce the French you have already learnt. Classes are divided into levels to provided specific conversation practice for the topics covered. You can join a workshop for any level you would like to refresh. Activities are conversation based to improve your flow and confidence in real life situations.
Price: $50 for each 2 hr lesson
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Great news! Yesterday Australian Dance-Punk Duo DZ Deathrays announced that they will be touring South Africa in 2018!
In case you did not know, DZ Deathrays hail from Brisbane and are composed of Shane Parsons (on vocals and guitar) and Simon Ridley (on drums). They released two EPs before releasing their debut album ("Bloodstreams") in April 2012. The album won the ARIA (Australia's equivalent of the Grammys) for Best Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Album in the year it was released.
According to Keith Murray (from NME): "This album (Bloodstreams) has the potential to make your little sister want to shave her head and invest in mock leather hotpants. It's the penned seduction of a weekend of irresponsibility and a Monday full of inferior excuses."
DZ Deatrays released their second studio album ("Black Rat") in 2014 and their 3rd Studio album ("Bloody Lovely") will be released in February 2018. They've toured the world with bands like Blood Red Shoes, TRUST, Foo Fighters and Unknown Mortal Orchestra and played at festivals like Reading & Leeds (in the UK), Splendour in the Grass and St Jerome's Laneway (in Australia) and SXSW (in the USA) and now they'll be making their way to South Africa for the first time.
You can catch DZ Deathrays live at these festivals and venues in March 2018:
- 23 March 2018 – Mieliepop Festival, Mpumalanga
- 24 March 2018 – Mercury Live, Cape Town
- 28 March 2018 – Aandklas, Stellenbosch
- 29 March 2018 – Roastin' Records Live, Cape Town (DJ Set)
- 30 March 2018 – Arcade Empire, Pretoria
- 31 March 2018 – Rumours Rock City, Johannesburg
If you're not familiar with their music, crank up their song "Gina Works at Hearts" (taken from the "Black Rat" album) below:
Watch this space for regular updates in the Music category on Running Wolf's Rant.


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Nelson MacNeil Rayfield is one of the most trusted personal injury law firms in Oregon. With a convenient office in Portland, located less than a mile from the Multnomah County Courthouse, our personal injury lawyers are experienced in knowing your legal rights and the games insurance companies try to play. We recognize that some cases are best negotiated and settled outside of the courtroom, however, we do not hesitate to take a case to trial when it is in the client's best interest.
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Avalanche Win in Shootout: Minnesota Will Face Colorado in the First RoundApril 6, 2008
With both Minnesota and Colorado in the playoffs, the only thing that would be decided, Sunday afternoon, was who would be playing who in the first round of the playoffs.
If the Wild won, they would play the Flames and the Avalanche would head to San Jose to play the Sharks. If the Avalanche won or the game headed to overtime, Colorado would head north to Minnesota for the first round and Calgary would play the Sharks.
Colorado beat Minnesota 4-3 in a shootout, and so the game became a preview of the first round.
Led by a strong power play and Jose Theodore's 34 saves, the Avalanche moved into sixth place in the conference and will head to St. Paul.
Minnesota scored first on a power play goal by Mark Parrish late in the first period at 17:02, and took a one goal lead into the first period.
The Avalanche's Paul Stastny tied the game at 5:25 in the second period, but Minnesota regained the lead on defenseman Keith Carney's first goal of the season. The Wild again took a one goal lead into intermission.
The Avalanche came out and scored two consecutive power play goals by Joe Sakic and Milan Hejduk. Both goals were scored in the first minute of the power play. Minnesota tied it late, however, ensuring that the Wild and Avalanche would face each other in the first round.
Both teams went into OT looking for some momentum to head into the playoffs. Minnesota began the OT period on a power play carried over from the third period and had another one late, but both teams were unable to score. The game headed into a shootout.
Wild backup goalie Josh Harding, who started the game, is considered the stronger goalie on the shootout as compared to starter Niklas Backstrom, but Harding couldn't stop either Wojtek Wolski or Sakic. Wolski scored on a nice move to Harding's left, and Sakic scored even though Harding hit the puck with his elbow. The puck bounced up and fell into the net.
Theodore stopped both Wild attempts from Petteri Nummelin and Pierre-Marc Bouchard, and Colorado won the final game of the regular season for both clubs.
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Speakers and Panelists
Bradley Thomas Wrenn, MaEd
Coordinator of the Veterans Resource Center
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Diana Lys, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean of Program Assessment, Accreditation and Teacher Preparation, School of Education
UNC-Chapel Hill
Gerrelyn Patterson
Associate Professor and Middle Grades Education Program Coordinator
North Carolina Central University
Juliana Lancaster, Ph.D.
Executive Director of the Office of Plans, Policies, and Analysis
Georgia Gwinnett College
Karen J. Solomon, Ed.D.
Vice President for Accreditation Relations and Director, Standard Pathway
Higher Learning Commission
Mrs. Lorrie R. Davis-Dick, MSN, RN-BC, EdDc
RN-BSN Competency-based Education Faculty, Regional Coordinator, and Mental Health Course Coordinator
Winston Salem State University
Michelle L. Soler
Director of Competency-Based Assessment and Education
University of North Carolina General Administration
Myk Garn
Asst. Vice Chancellor for New Learning Models
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Steve Aragon, Ph.D., MHA
Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, Department of Healthcare Management
Winston-Salem State University


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Many property developers and purchasers are unsure how the increase in the VAT rate to 15% will affect their property deals signed before 1 April 2018.
What does the VAT Act say?
Section 9(3)(d)(ii) and (iii) state that "where goods consisting of fixed property or any real right therein are supplied under a sale, that supply shall be deemed to take place on the earlier of registration of transfer of the goods effected in a deeds registry or on the date on which any payment is made in respect of the consideration for such supply".
In terms of the above it would then be assumed that all property transactions signed before 1 April of which transfer or payment occurs after this date, will be treated at a rate of 15% and either the developer or the purchaser will be out of pocket.
Is there any relief that can be applied?
Section 67A of the VAT Act specifically provides for the application of increased or reduced tax rates and Section 67A(4) (a)(b)(c) prescribes when this increase will become effective with regards to the sale of fixed property. It states that if a written agreement is concluded for:
- the sale of fixed property consisting of any dwelling together with land on which it is erected;
- or any real right conferring a right of occupation of a dwelling including unit in terms of Sectional Title or any share in a share block company;
- or the sale of fixed property consisting of land for the sole purpose of the erection of a dwelling;
- or the construction by any vendor carrying on a construction enterprise of any new dwelling;
and the price of the sale or construction was determined and stated in the said agreement, was in force before 1 April 2018, the agreement was signed by all parties before 1 April 2018, the supply of said property or services is deemed to take place on or after the said date, then the rate at which tax is to be applied shall be the rate at which tax would have been levied had the supply taken place on the date on which the agreement was concluded.
Section 67A therefore provide relief to all residential property developers and purchasers.
Our recommendation:
If you are a residential property developer, ensure that you have the above written agreement in place, stipulating the price and ensure all parties have signed and agreed to the rate of 14%. If you are a commercial property developer you need to review your agreements and ensure that you have provided for the increase in VAT.
This article was published by Tracey Jones, a registered Tax Practitioner and Director of C2M Tax Assurance. Technical assistance provided by Faure & Faure Inc. Attorneys. Should you require assistance contact Tracey Jones on +27 21 914 0261 or email email@example.com.
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Elephant Garlic is a larger version of the wonderful spicy clove we all love. (If you don't think so, stop reading.)
Emeril created this quick, easy treat to complement his Bloody Bull recipe. We think they are great by themselves.
6 cups canola oil, for deep frying
1 cup very thinly sliced elephant garlic cloves (about 1/8-inch slivers)
4 rosemary branches
For the Fried Garlic: In a heavy 2-quart pot, heat the oil to 350 degrees F over medium heat. Carefully skewer some of the sliced garlic onto the rosemary skewers. Carefully add the garlic-rosemary skewers to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 45 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt, to taste.


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Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010
Nuclear power won't solve our energy problems. But it will help. Obama should give it a kick start
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010
Ted Kaufman never wanted to be a Senator. Maybe that's why he was so good at it
Thursday, Oct. 07, 2010
Joe Klein's 2010 election road trip
Thursday, Sep. 30, 2010
Fearless Jerry Brown campaigns for governor of California, but can he save his state?
Thursday, Sep. 23, 2010
Perhaps, but a much fiercer battle for primacy inside the Republican Party is already under way
Thursday, Sep. 16, 2010
Dismayed by politics and politicians, voters sense that some of their economic problems are homegrown
Thursday, Sep. 09, 2010
My diagonal cross-country drive begins, in search of the news beyond the sound bites
Thursday, Sep. 02, 2010
What if we gave people real choices and real consequences and let them make decisions?
Thursday, Jul. 29, 2010
Forget the secret documents and even Afghanistan. What counts is how we deal with Pakistan
Thursday, Aug. 05, 2010
Obama's somber speech on Iraq is a reminder of when and why we should and should not go to war
Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010
How deeply will anti-Democrat sentiment affect November's elections? One race will reveal a lot
Thursday, Jul. 22, 2010
The capital is crawling with prophets of doom for the Democrats, but they may be overstating the case
Thursday, Jul. 15, 2010
You thought the military option against Iran's nuclear program had been abandoned? Well, it hasn't
Thursday, Jun. 17, 2010
The generals are frustrated. The Karzai government is a mess. Was Joe Biden right after all?
Wednesday, Jun. 09, 2010
Israel should ditch the reflexive, self-destructive bravado and use some old-fashioned Jewish wisdom
Thursday, May. 27, 2010
The Bush Administration's petro-bias soiled the Minerals Management Service, the agency charged with regulating offshore drilling, but President Obama's lack of oversight hasn't helped
Thursday, May. 20, 2010
The U.S. has had something of a diplomatic success. But Iran still has nuclear ambitions
Thursday, May. 13, 2010
Pennsylvania's switch-hitting Senator Arlen Specter suddenly faces a tough primary fight
Thursday, May. 06, 2010
Democrats care more about making laws than making them work. That needs to change
Thursday, Apr. 22, 2010
The battle for Kandahar province, the Taliban's center of gravity, will decide the war
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2010
With the Taliban uprooted from Marjah, will McChrystal's "government in a box" bear fruit?
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010
In his tale of the Bush years, Karl Rove disses his critics and defends the boss. No news there
Thursday, Mar. 04, 2010
Democratic incompetence has derailed health care reform. They might get a bill anyway
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010
The Palestinians have made real progress toward stability. Israel should reward them for it
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010
Obama's push for an Arab-Israeli peace is floundering. It's time to focus on what's actually achievable
Friday, Feb. 12, 2010
Sarah Palin, who gave the keynote address to the Tea Party convention, is clever, deceptive and infuriating which makes her the Republicans' most potent force
Friday, Jan. 29, 2010
The government has billions to spend on public education, but teachers' unions are standing in the way
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010
One year in, President Obama's agenda is on life support. What he must do to revive it
Thursday, Jan. 07, 2010
The lethal attack on the CIA by Jordanian suicide bomber Humam Khalil Abu-Mulal al-Balawi raises doubts about the reliability of America's allies in the war in Afghanistan
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009
The left is attacking health care reform as a sellout and helping right-wing populists in the process
Thursday, Dec. 03, 2009
President Obama offered a reasoned case for troop expansion in Afghanistan in his speech at West Point. But Americans need inspiration as well
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009
The media are giving Obama grief for just about everything. But it's far too soon to judge his policies
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
There's no guarantee that counterinsurgency tactics will succeed in Afghanistan
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
To pay for health-care reform, both parties need to get serious about a topic neither one mentions: taxes
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Florida's Senate contest will test whether Republicans prize pragmatism over ideology
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
How can Obama possibly live up to his Nobel? By using it to strike a deal in the Middle East
Thursday, Oct. 08, 2009
Is Obama feuding with his generals about Afghanistan? There's more consensus than meets the eye
Friday, Oct. 02, 2009
Iran's Ahmadinejad may be hiding something, but he and his nation can be contained
Thursday, Sep. 24, 2009
How can Obama deal with his mounting foreign policy problems? By succeeding at home
Thursday, Sep. 17, 2009
The military's summer campaign in Afghanistan has been misguided and needs to be fixed now
Friday, Sep. 11, 2009
Obama's health-care speech was effective. What comes of it will say more about us than about him
Thursday, Sep. 03, 2009
If he wants a successful presidency, Obama will need to start taking responsibility for tough decisions
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
His family defined political style and vigor for a generation of politicians. But for years, Ted Kennedy seemed to writhe in the public eye
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009
The irrational attacks on health-care reform show what the GOP has become: a party of nihilists
Monday, Aug. 03, 2009
The debate over health reform is a case study of how special interests trump the common good
Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009
Obama should keep pressuring Tehran on its nuclear program. But he shouldn't obsess about it
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BY ALAN TEMPLE – @CCP_Sport
Cowdenbeath boss Colin Nish could be banished to the stands for Saturday's fixture against Stranraer as the Blue Brazil fight for their League One lives.
The 35-year-old will appear at Hampden Park today after being charged by SFA compliance officer Tony McGlennan following a tempestuous 1-0 defeat against Dunfermline last month.
Nish was dismissed from the dugout by referee Stephen Finnie after protesting the award of the free-kick which led to Rhys McCabe's winning goal.
Cowden assistant boss Jason Dair and Dunfermline gaffer Allan Johnston were also dismissed during a fiery 90 minutes but neither faced further punishment from the SFA.
Nish's case was originally slated to be heard on April 13 but was delayed in order to allow the Central Park outfit more time to gather evidence for their defence.
The former Kilmarnock and Hibs striker was hit with a suspended one-match ban back in January following another fraught derby against Dunfermline, meaning if he is found guilty today a suspension is likely.
That would be a hammer blow for Cowden, who know a defeat against Stranraer will condemn them to a relegation playoff.


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Checkout Crowd Waiting Outside To Salute A Guy Whose Girl Came To Visit At His Hostel
Joblessness na bad thing ooo. Nigerians no get chills at all. Apparently a lady visited a guy in his hostel, which of course mostly occupied by guys and then after she came out, probably after a few servicing, other occupants of the room who waited for them at their door,
They started " hailing" and " saluting" the Guy she came to visit .. Perhaps hailing him for a job well done.
These people are mad


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Ludwig von Kapff is the oldest Bremen wine merchant and the second oldest in Germany. Already more than 300 years ago the company imported wine particularly from Bordeaux to the hanseatic city. Wealthy citizens, Kings and Emperors counted from the beginning among the illustrious clients of Bremen's most successful wine merchant.
Since 2005 Ludwig von Kapff belongs to the Eggers & Franke Group. With a voluminous catalogue, regular mailings, and a top-modern web shop Ludwig von Kapff addresses the ambitious wine lover.
In addition Ludwig von Kapff owns and operates nine specialised wine shops in the North of Germany. The highly awarded Ludwig von Kapff Wine stores in Hamburg (2x), Bremen (2x), Hanover, Zeven, Buxtehude, Stade and Bremerhaven offer an extensive selection of German, European and Overseas wines. Visitors are invited to taste a large number of open wines on a daily base.
To the internet site:
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telephone: +49 (0)421 39 94 317
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I'm dozing in bed on a Saturday morning. Like so many previous Saturday mornings, I woke up early – before 7 – and chose to listen to the radio, check email and twitter on my iPad and wait to get drowsy. The first time I remember staying in bed all day (or at least all morning) without being asleep are the days after my mom died.
My calf is aching. This time it's the right calf. It started a few days ago and I really hoped I had injured it. I just started taking to cruising down Metro escalators like a pro, like I did before four knee surgeries, many, many infections, and six months of fear of falling because the blood thinners I was on meant that a fall could mean bleeding out or bleeding in. I don't know which would be worse.
In the days after my fourth surgery, I had a similar feeling in my left calf. It was painful enough that I thought it inhibited my mobility more than the 10inch incision bisecting the flesh over my knee. I got an ultrasound in the middle of the night (they joys of being in the hospital for a long stay – you go when the equipment is available, even if it's 3am) to confirm what everyone suspected: blood clots in my thigh. A young intern and his teaching doctor from internal medicine had a long talk with me about the possible cause and the risks, as well as the six-month course of medicine in front of me, including shots I woud be taught to give myself. By the time I left the hospital, internal medicine team and the nurses had me pretty convinced I could very well die if I didn't take the meds.
Honestly, I vacillated between terrified and ambivalent. I just can't be terrified all the time (although I gave it a good try), and, at one point, the sunset of orange, blues, and purples across my belly, along with the tenderness and the hard little nodules of tissue the injections left behind made me wonder if a pulmonary embolism would really be worse. Still, I kept track of my blood pressure, went to the clinic weekly, paid attention to my breathing, stayed vigilant about chest pains and tried to trace my mental fuzziness to pain killers and not stroke.
During this six (or seven, or so) months, I was told so many times how many ways I could die. This infection? The one I cancelled a doctor's appointment over because I felt too sick to go and thought it was viral and didn't want to get anyone else sick? The one that elevated my temperature over 103? If I hadn't gone to the hospital the next day for IV antibiotics, I could have died. In fact, untreated, it kills more than half the people who get it. Sepsis? My original diagnosis? People die from that all the time. And then the great clot threat.
The night before my first (or was it second?) surgery, I was in the hospital and had convinced myself (in what I thought was a rather matter-of-fact way) that I was going to die from the anesthesia. I felt truly awful for my friends and couldn't imagine the unspeakable grief of my dad and brother, as my mom had died only months before. I shared this with my friend, Erika, who was kind enough not to tell me I was being utterly ridiculous (which, of course, I was), and who reminded me that there's no sense in acting as if I know the unknowable and acting as if it's truth. Worry is most decidedly being in another moment and, therefore, not in this one. She invited me to come back to where I was.
On June 18th, I got another ultrasound. The technician who performed it (who had worse bedside manner than a box of rocks – at one point I could hear the blood wishing through my veins and it sounded like the typical "that's that baby's heartbeat!" moment and I asked if he could tell if it was a boy or a girl and he made no response) told me that he didn't see any clots. After that, I went to Whole Foods and got a boatload of spinach (leafy greens were limited while I was on blood thinners; they're coagulants) and some bubble bath to celebrate. My friend, Vanessa, met me outside of Whole Foods and I was jubilent. We recounted all I'd been through and blinked and laughed at the notion that it was finally all over. This stupid, long, death tango was finally over. For a while, anyway. Until the Next Thing, which, god willin' and the creek don't rise, is many years off.
I'm lying in bed, almost dozing, acutely aware of this calf pain that is, again, hindering my mobility, weeks after I finally ditched the (motherfucking) cane that was my constant companion. It occurs to me that, given the way I've heard pulmonary embolisms work, and all the people I have heard of who just die in their sleep at any old age, every time I doze off could be the last time.
I told a neighbor – the one who has promised to get me ready for a 5k in november, as soon as I am fully mobile, which my physical therapist says will be in a week – if it was another clot, I was going to throw myself in front of a bus. He grabbed me, suddenly and tightly, hugging me and kissing my cheek, telling me no. I won't. I will get through it and I will run with him.
Next week, I'll see about getting another ultrasound, this time of my right side. And I'll try not to worry myself to death.


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"The original pattern has the waves going horizontal. I really liked the idea of vertical waves, elongating the look. I also wanted to add silver beads. The other alteration was the fringe, my very own design! Took me AGES to figure out the fringe I wanted…I don't remember how I came up with this…I may have seen something and tried to copy it. The varied length fringe bits make it really fun and really make the scarf. It's the fringe people compliment me on! "
The Original Pattern
Nancy's Waves Scarf by Cori Dodds


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PowerPoint Solutions
Visual Studio provides project templates you can use to create application-level add-ins for Microsoft Office PowerPoint. You can use add-ins to automate PowerPoint, extend PowerPoint features, or customize the PowerPoint user interface (UI).
For more information about application-level add-ins, see Getting Started Programming Application-Level Add-Ins and Architecture of Application-Level Add-Ins. If you are new to programming with Microsoft Office, see Getting Started (Office Development in Visual Studio).
Applies to: The information in this topic applies to application-level projects for PowerPoint 2013 and PowerPoint 2010. For more information, see Features Available by Office Application and Project Type.
For a related video demonstration, see How Do I: Create an Add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint?.
Automating PowerPoint by Using the PowerPoint Object Model
The PowerPoint object model exposes many types that you can use to automate PowerPoint. These types enable you to write code to accomplish common tasks:
Programmatically create and format presentations.
Add or remove slides from presentations.
Add or change shapes on a slide.
To access the PowerPoint object model from an add-in, use the Application field of the ThisAddIn class in your project. The Application field returns a Microsoft.Office.Interop.PowerPoint.Application object that represents the current instance of PowerPoint. For more information, see Programming Application-Level Add-Ins.
When you call into the PowerPoint object model, you use types that are provided in the primary interop assembly for PowerPoint. The primary interop assembly acts as a bridge between the managed code in the add-in and the COM object model in PowerPoint. All types in the PowerPoint primary interop assembly are defined in the Microsoft.Office.Interop.PowerPoint namespace. For more information about primary interop assemblies, see Office Solutions Development Overview and Office Primary Interop Assemblies.
Using the PowerPoint Object Model Documentation
For complete information about the PowerPoint object model, you can refer to the PowerPoint primary interop assembly (PIA) reference and the VBA object model reference.
Primary Interop Assembly Reference
The PowerPoint PIA reference documentation describes the types in the primary interop assembly for PowerPoint. This documentation is available from the following location: PowerPoint 2010 Primary Interop Assembly Reference.
For more information about the design of the PowerPoint PIA, such as the differences between classes and interfaces in the PIA and how events in the PIA are implemented, see Overview of Classes and Interfaces in the Office Primary Interop Assemblies.
VBA Object Model Reference
The VBA object model reference documents the PowerPoint object model as it is exposed to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code. For more information, see PowerPoint 2010 Object Model Reference
All of the objects and members in the VBA object model reference correspond to types and members in the PowerPoint primary interop assembly (PIA). For example, the Presentation object in the VBA object model reference corresponds to the Microsoft.Office.Interop.PowerPoint.Presentation type in the PowerPoint PIA. Although the VBA object model reference provides code examples for most properties, methods, and events, you must translate the VBA code in this reference to Visual Basic or Visual C# if you want to use them in a PowerPoint add-in project that you create by using Visual Studio.
Customizing the User Interface of PowerPoint
You can modify the UI of PowerPoint in the following ways.
For more information
Create a custom task pane.
Add custom tabs to the Ribbon.
Add custom groups to a built-in tab on the Ribbon.
For more information about customizing the UI of PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications, see Office UI Customization.
See Also
Walkthrough: Creating Your First Application-Level Add-in for PowerPoint
How to: Create Office Projects in Visual Studio
Office Primary Interop Assemblies
Getting Started Programming Application-Level Add-Ins
Office Solutions Development Overview
Architecture of Application-Level Add-Ins
Writing Code in Office Solutions
Other Resources
Programming Application-Level Add-Ins


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The original article was originally posted on September 12th, 2016 on SportsTalkFeed.com and can be read HERE
The 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers ended their season in disappointing fashion, losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos. In a season filled with backups and rarely a healthy team, their Super Bowl run was cut short by, not surprisingly, injuries to Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, and Le'Veon Bell all in one playoff game. Returning nearly the same team, the Steelers will be looking to prove that they can stay healthy and get back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2011.
The Pittsburgh Steelers return to 2016 season at 10/1 odds of winning the Super Bowl, which is good for a share of fourth best on the list behind the New England Patriots (7/1), Green Bay Packers (7/1), and the Seattle Seahawks (8/1). The Steelers may be the biggest question mark at the top of the list, however, as suspensions, a poor secondary needing replaced, and injury concerns loom heavily over their heads.
The Steelers will try to burst out of the gate while tending to the wounds left by Running Back Le'Veon Bell (Missed Drug Tests), and Martavis Bryant (PED Use), who will be sitting out for three games and the whole season, respectively due to their varying suspensions..
Bell would have been looking to bounce back from the previous season that was already shortened by a suspension for a violation of the NFL's drug policy, as well as a knee-injury in the playoffs, but will have to wait just a little bit longer to finally be able to cement his name as an elite player in this league; Bell played in just 6 games last season.
Even without Bell and Bryant to begin the year, the Steelers still post one of the most explosive offenses in the league led by one of the NFL's best QB/WR combo in Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown; they will need to be as explosive as ever if they plan on making a deep run into this year's playoffs. With a young and emerging pass-catching crew, which is filled with two or three players who would be the number one option on various other teams, the Steelers will look to overcome the mere 16 points they posted against the Denver Broncos in their season-ending loss. With Markus Wheaton at WR2, a split between Sammie Coates and a potentially dangerous Eli Rogers at WR3, DeAngelo Williams stepping in for Le'Veon, and Jesse James filling Heath Miller's irreplaceable shoes at Tight End, the offense should be as fresh as ever.
The offense will need that freshness as the Steelers return the majority of their defense from last year; a defense that ranked 21st in total yards. That same defense showed signs of brilliance – see the October 18th game versus Arizona in which the team only gave up 13 points to a red-hot Cardinals team – as well as flashes of inexperience – see week 1 VS the New England Patriots where no one decided to cover Rob Gronkowski in a close game. In the 2015-16 year, the Steelers were 9-2 in games where they scored at least 21 points.
In last seasons preview, I set the standard for the defense at 17 points a game and I'm going to do the same again this year. With more experience, a stronger front 7, and new additions such as Justin Gilbert* and Artie Burns, the defense should show improvement from last season and if the offense can put up 17 a game I see no problem in taking home an AFC North title. 17 points should be an easy task for this offense, and it will more than likely be surpassed multiple times, but for a team where injuries have spoiled many great seasons you just never know. As for the defense, 17 is not a game to gawk over, but is also not a game to forget; it's where they should be.
*Justin Gilbert is looked at as a bust to some, but I believe this is a crucial point for him to turn his career around. Just be patient. Hard to go wrong here for what the Steelers gave up (2018 6th-round pick).
Player Analysis:
QB – #7 – Ben Roethlisberger – Ben is back for his 13th year as a Pittsburgh Steeler and has certainly lived up to the hype brought by his 11th overall pick in 2004; he has led Pittsburgh to three Super Bowls and eight playoff appearances. Ben recorded 3,938 yards and 21 touchdowns in just 12 games played after a sprained MCL sidelined him for four straight weeks. If Ben can stay healthy, 5,000 yards passing isn't an unrealistic number with a more experienced Wide Receiver core and Antonio Brown by his side.
RB – #26 – Le'Veon Bell – Le'Veon will be facing a suspension for the first three games of the NFL season for failing to participate in a drug test. This all comes after Le'Veon was suspended two games in 2015 after he was arrested with former teammate LeGarrette Blount for marijuana possession. Le'Veon recorded 556 yards rushing and three touchdowns in just six games played last season, and will certainly be looking to make his mark as an elite running back in the NFL; something he has yet to do as a result of his off-the-field-issues. Bell will also be returning to the field for the first time since tearing his MCL against the Cincinnati Bengals in last-years playoffs. For now, DeAngelo Williams will take over the workload for the time being.
WR – #84 – Antonio Brown – Arguably the best receiver in the league, Brown and Roethlisberger will be looking to continue their success on the field as one of the best QB/WR combos in the NFL. Brown is coming off of a career-best year tallying 1,834 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, highlighted by a 17 receptions for 284 yards win against Oakland. Antonio Brown's combination of agility and elusiveness make him susceptible to extend any play into a touchdown. Alongside a skilled group of Wide Receivers, Brown's numbers should only go up being Ben's #1 safety blanket with Heath Miller in retirement; team's will soon realize they can't afford to double team him.
WR – #11 – Markus Wheaton – Taking Martavis Bryant's slot position this season will be Markus Wheaton. Wheaton will start the 2016 campaign on the sideline while he battles a shoulder injury, but will see plenty of time on the field once he is healthy. The former third round pick out of Oregon State recorded 201 yards on 9 catches against the Seattle Seahawks last season. Expect him to inconsistently record great games when Antonio Brown is double covered.
WR's – #17/#14 – Eli Rogers & Sammie Coates – Eli and Sammie have been competing for a roster spot all preseason, and will likely split time once the team is fully healthy. After receiving high praise, Rogers, who missed all of last season with an injury, will start the season opener at the slot position in place of Markus Wheaton who will not play due to an injured shoulder; he could be a receiver to keep on your radar if he receives enough attention in the first game. Coates saw action in seven games last year, but only caught 1 pass for 11 yards. Expect this duo to be looked at to take the pressure off of Antonio Brown in the middle of the field. Sammie Coates should also see time as a punt returner.
TE – #81 – Jesse James – Jesse James may have the most pressure on him out of any one on the team; if not the most pressure, he has the biggest shoes to fill. Heath Miller left a legacy as a Pittsburgh tight end that may not soon be filled, if ever. James will look to be a prime target in the red-zone as well as an efficient run-blocker. The 6'7" fifth round pick out of Penn State caught just 8 passes in as many games in his rookie year. I'm curious to see how long Steeler Nation will yell "HEEEEEEATH" instead of Jesse's name.
Offensive Line – LT: Alejandro Villanueva, LG: Ramon Foster, C: Maurkice Pouncey, RG: David DeCastro, RT: Mike Gilbert – The Steelers had been notorious for a bad offensive line in the past, but all of that seems to be working itself out as the Steelers finally have a stable offensive line. Giving up just 33 sacks last season, the offensive line also created running room for 1,724 yards from scrimmage (with a suspended Le'Veon Bell) last. With contract negotiations out of the way, the line should be as relaxed as ever.
Front 7: LE: Cam Heyward, NT: Javon Hargrave, RE: Stephon Tuitt, LOLB: Arthur Moats, LMLB: Ryan Shazier, RMLB: Lawrence Timmons, ROLB: Jarvis Jones – Led by defensive coordinator Keith Butler, the Steelers run a 3-4 defense that has been known for their Hall of Fame caliber linebackers and run-stuffers. This year is no different, as Cam Heyward, captain of the defense, is joined by rookie Javon Hargrave to create havoc upfront. Ryan Shazier leads the linebackers with his intelligence and speed (dude runs a better 40-time than any of the wide receivers). Four of those seven are former first-round picks who are all still young and will continue to grow. Cam Heyward led the way last season with 7 total sacks, but it was Lawrence Timmons who totaled the most tackles with 119, 32 more than the next highest on the team (Ryan Shazier).
Secondary: LCB: William Gay, Justin Gilbert, Senquez Golson
RCB: Ross Cockrell, Artie Burns
FS: Mike Mitchell
SS: Robert Golden
The Pittsburgh Steelers secondary is the biggest concern and question mark of the team. Last season, as I stated in my summary, the team showed signs of brilliance, and inexperience. Which side will show most often will be a main factor on if the Steelers can get back to the Super Bowl for the 4th time in the Ben Roethlisberger era. With more experience this year, and more depth, the secondary has the potential to surpass last years easily. With the addition of former 1st-round pick Justin Gilbert, who is looking to revamp his career after being dubbed a bust, may find the light at the end of the tunnel in Pittsburgh if he can help this defense get back to where they once were. New draft pick Artie Burns will likely be caressed under the wing of William Gay who brings veteran experience that helps fill the void left by Troy Polamalu.
Roster Moves Since January:
*Most important moves to note are in bold
September 8, 2016 Signed G David DeCastro for 6 years/$58 million
September 4, 2016 Placed LB Bud Dupree on injured reserve. Signed LB Steven Johnson. Agreed to terms with RBs Brandon Brown-Dukes and Cameron Stingily; WRs Demarcus Ayers and Cobi Hamilton; TE Rashaun Allen, OT Matt Feiler, DE Caushaud Lyons, DT Johnny Maxey, CB Al-Hajj Shabazz and LB Travis Feeney on practice squad contracts
September 3, 2016 Acquired CB Justin Gilbert from Cleveland for a 2018 sixth-round draft pick. Waived-injured TE Paul Lang. Placed RB Le'Veon Bell on the reserve-suspended list. Released WRs Demarcus Ayers, Cobi Hamilton and Marcus Tucker; RBs Brandon Brown-Dukes and Cameron Stingily; OL Shahbaz Ahmed, Antoine Everett, Matt Feiler and Wade Hansen; CBs Montell Garner, Doran Grant, Al-Hajj Shabazz and Donald Washington; DL Lavon Hooks, Caushaud Lyons and Johnny Maxey; LBs Travis Feeney, Steven Johnson and Jermauria Rasco; QB Bryn Renner and S Ray Vinopal.
August 31, 2016 Claimed QB Zach Mettenberger
August 30, 2016 Placed TE Ladarius Green on the PUP list.
August 28, 2016 Placed OT Jerald Hawkins on the reserve/injured list. Waived/injured QB Dustin Vaughan. Released LBs Jordan Zumwalt and Mike Reilly, WRs Issac Blakeney and Levi Norwood, TE Michael Cooper, DE Giorgio Newberry, DT Khaynin Mosley-Smith and CB Julian Whigham.
August 23, 2016 Signed LB Vince Williams to a three-year contract.
June 25, 2016 Released PK Shaun Suisham. Signed RB Brandon Johnson.
June 10, 2016 Signed DT Javon Hargrave to a four-year contract.
June 8, 2016 Signed CB Artie Burns to a four-year contract.
May 17, 2016 Signed TE David Johnson to a one-year contract.
May 5, 2016 Released OT Mike Adams, PK Ty Long and RB Abou Toure.
May 2, 2016 Re-signed QB Bruce Gradkowski to a one-year contract.
April 15, 2016 Released CB Cortez Allen.
March 31, 2016 Signed DE Ricardo Mathews to a one-year contract.
March 25, 2016 Agreed to terms with LB Steven Johnson to a one-year contract.
March 15, 2016 Signed OT Ryan Harris to a two-year contract.
March 10, 2016 Signed TE Ladarius Green to a four-year contract.
March 10, 2016 Agreed to terms with G Ramon Foster on a three-year contract.
March 8, 2016 Re-signed S Robert Golden to a three-year contract. Agreed to terms with WR Darrius Heyward-Bey on a three-year contract.
February 19, 2016 Announced the retirement of TE Heath Miller.
February 12, 2016 Signed LS Greg Warren to a one-year contract.
February 4, 2016 Signed WRs Issac Blakeney and Tobais Palkmer and CBs Montell Garner and CB Al-hajj Shabazz to reserve/future contracts.
January 19, 2016 Signed OT Matt Feiler, C B.J. Finney, TE Xavier Grimble, WR Shakim Phillips, DBs Jordan Dangerfield and Isaiah Frey and RBs Rajion Neal and Abou Toure to reserve/future contracts.
January 1, 2016 Signed S Ross Ventrone from the practice squad. Released WR Jacoby Jones.
2016 Draft Picks
Round 1, Pick 25: Artie Burns, CB, Auburn
Round 2, Pick 58: Sean Davis, S, Maryland
Round 3, Pick 72: Javon Hargrave, DT, South Carolina St
Round 4, Pick 123: Jerald Hawkins, OT, LSU
Round 6, Pick 220: Travis Feeney, OLB, Washington
Round 7, Pick 229: Demarcus Ayers, WR, Houston
Round 7, Pick 246: Tyler Matakevich, ILB, Temple
2016 Regular Season Schedule
All Steelers preseason and regular season games can be heard on the Steelers Radio Network on WDVE-FM (102.5) and WBGG-AM (970) as well on Steelers.com. All preseason games will be televised on KDKA-TV.
Steelers 2016 Preseason Schedule
|Time** (TV)
|Fri. Aug. 12
|vs. Detroit Lions
|7:00 pm – NFL Network
|Thurs. Aug. 18
|vs. Philadelphia Eagles
|7:00 pm- KDKA-TV
|Fri. Aug. 26
|at New Orleans Saints
|8:00 pm – KDKA-TV
|Thurs. Sept. 1
|at Carolina Panthers
|7:30 pm – KDKA-TV
Steelers 2016 Regular Season Schedule
|Time** (TV)
|Mon., Sept. 12
|at Washington Redskins
|7:10 p.m. (ESPN/WTAE-TV)
|Sun., Sept. 18
|vs. Cincinnati Bengals
|1:00 p.m. (CBS/KDKA-TV)
|Sun., Sept. 25
|at Philadelphia Eagles
|4:25 p.m. (CBS/KDKA-TV)
|Sun., Oct. 2
|vs. Kansas City Chiefs
|8:30 p.m. (NBC/WPXI-TV)
|Sun., Oct. 9
|vs. New York Jets*
|1:00 p.m. (CBS/KDKA-TV)
|Sun., Oct. 16
|at Miami Dolphins*
|1:00 p.m. (CBS/KDKA-TV)
|Sun., Oct. 23
|vs. New England Patriots*
|4:25 p.m. (CBS/KDKA-TV)
|Sun., Nov. 6
|at Baltimore Ravens*
|1:00 p.m. (CBS/KDKA-TV)
|Sun., Nov. 13
|vs. Dallas Cowboys*
|4:25 p.m. (FOX/WPGH-TV)
|Sun., Nov. 20
|at Cleveland Browns*
|1:00 p.m. (CBS/KDKA-TV)
|Thurs., Nov. 24
|at Indianapolis Colts
|8:30 p.m. (NBC/WPXI-TV)
|Sun., Dec. 4
|vs. New York Giants*
|4:25 p.m. (FOX/WPGH-TV)
|Sun., Dec. 11
|at Buffalo Bills*
|1:00 p.m. (CBS/KDKA-TV)
|Sun., Dec. 18
|at Cincinnati Bengals*
|8:30 p.m. (NBC/WPXI-TV)
|Sun., Dec. 25
|vs. Baltimore Ravens
|4:30 p.m. (NFLN)
|Sun., Jan. 1
|vs. Cleveland Browns*
|1:00 p.m. (CBS/KDKA-TV)
* Times and TV network may change due to flexible scheduling
** All Times are Eastern
13-3 with losses to the Chiefs, Bengals, and Patriots. AFC North and Super Bowl Champions.*
The Steelers are known for losing games they should win at least once a year (Chiefs), losing to an AFC North rival (Bengals) and to the Patriots. There is no reason, if healthy, that this team shouldn't make a deep run to the playoffs.
I'll be posting my playoff predictions soon and will be rationalizing my choice so be on the lookout for that.
Writers note: If you would like to discuss what I have written here you can write me on twitter @fuzznacht or e-mail me: firstname.lastname@example.com


text: i know that there are lots of bb users and other formats...i have been a die-hard palm user. but a) can't wait for verizon to maybe/maybe not get the pre in 2010 and b) don't like the keyboard on the pre since i'm a heavy email person. i'd love to get a group of us here on this forum so we can wrap our heads around going from palm os and a desktop to android. workabouts, etc. (for me, i'm converting to standalone outlook which has it's own sync workabout issues for this upcoming phone but i keep chanting to myself: with 10k apps out there, there will be a solution! so ...let's hear from any palm changelings. bean