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PRINTABLE (FULL COLLECTION) - "Little Lamb" Collection- Vintage Design
Product Info
Welcome to Party NV!
Thank heaven for babies! The "Little Lamb" Collection by Party NV was designed to make any shower a little more heavenly.
The classic striped and damask patterns used in this collection coordinate perfectly with the vintage yellows and greens creating a heavenly look, sure to bless any mommy-to be! This collection is personalized specifically for you, to make your shower one event everyone will be talking about for years to come!
This listing is for the printable "Little Lamb" ~ FULL COLLECTION, which includes ALL of the following:
{***Please note individual pieces of the "Little Lamb" Collection are also available for sale in my shop***}
1. 5"x 7" Customized Invitation {prints 2 per page} ~1 file
2. 2" Customized Party Circles {prints 12 per page; 3 of each design} ~1 file
3. 2" Favor Tags {prints 12 per page} ~1 file
4. Blank Table Tents {prints 4 per page} ~1 file **text available for an additional charge... contact me for price**
5. 8"x 10" Customized Welcome Sign ~1 file
6. "Little Lamb" Banner {prints 3 banner flags per page} ~ 4 files **Custom banner flags available for an additional charge… contact me for price**
7. Folded Thank You Cards {prints 2 per page} ~ 1 file
Format: PDF or JPEG {Please specify your choice at checkout, if no choice is specified JPEG will be sent}
This listing includes printable files only. No printed materials will be shipped. **Please contact me for a price, if printed materials are needed**
Files will be sent to email address on your Etsy account. Due to the amount of customization with this collection, please allow 5 business days from purchase and receipt of all customization information, for files to be processed and delivered. Rush orders are available for an additional fee.
For fastest delivery please be sure to include the following at checkout:
*For Invite
~Name (Mommy-to be)
~Date & Time
~RSVP Info
*For 2" Party Circles
~Baby Name (if known or can use last name if wanted)
*For Welcome Sign
~Name (Mommy-to-be)
~Sprinkle or Shower
The styling possibilities for the "Little Lamb" Collection are endless, but here are a few suggestions to get you started. Please feel free to contact me for more specific ideas!
The "FULL COLLECTION" includes:
1. 5"x 7" Invitation~ print & mail {envelopes can be purchased at any craft store} or email
2. 2" Party Circles~ cupcake toppers, cake pop tags, toothpick/appetizer toppers, labels, favor tags, napkin rings, confetti, garland, party wear, wine charms, etc.
3. 2" Favor Tags~ treat bags, parting gifts, thank you notes, etc.
4. Blank Table Tents~ place cards, nametags, food labels, beverage labels, glass jar labels, instructions {i.e. please keep closed or please take your shoes off}, etc.
5. 8"x 10" Welcome Sign~ frame and place on front door or in the entryway, or place on a table with the food or desserts!
6. "Little Lamb" Banner~ string together or use letters individually
7. Folded Thank You Cards~ write personal message on inside and mail {envelopes can be purchased at any craft store}
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At 6:25 AM I realized that Charlie had a fever,so no school today. I gave him Tylenol, called transportation so the bus didn't come and honk honk honk, and rolled back upstairs and climbed into bed.
I had, at that moment, 30 minutes to relax before I had to get up.
T Minus 29 Minutes: I am drifting off, and a child coughs. I roll over.
T Minus 27 Minutes: I hear little feet paddling on the carpet - look up in time to see a blonde head dive into her bed. "Go to sleep." I whisper.
T Minus 24 Minutes: Someone else coughs.
T Minus 20 Minutes: The husband throws a leg over me and pins my leg weirdly, I wiggle free and scooch to snuggle more comfortably. He starts to snore. In my ear.
T Minus 17 Minutes: Feet. On the carpet. Running up and down the hall. "GO TO SLEEP" I say, less whispery this time.
T Minus 15 Minues: The girl child, "MY SOCKS WHERE ARE MY SOCKS?" I realize she didn't put her magical sock on at bed time, so I get up, get them out of the drawer and put them on her, and tuck her back into bed. I don't know what magic powers they HAVE but I know she has to have them EVERY night.
I lay back down. I consider just hitting the shower at this point. But I close my eyes instead.
T- Minus 7 Minutes: Charlie comes in. "I have a booger." Me, "You have a booger?" Him "I want a diaper."
Ok then. I change him, he's wet through, I change his pajamas and have him lay down with me.
T Minus 5 Minutes: I assume I went to sleep. Clock said 6:55 and then it was BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP and I had to get up.
That was a super restful extra 30.
Note to self - just get up next time.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Just 30 More Minutes
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Jerry and Connie Bowen Endow Scholarship Program for Military Science Students at Arkansas State
JONESBORO -- Out of devotion to their alma mater and a desire to assist aspiring Army officers at Arkansas State University, Jerry and Connie Bowen established a scholarship endowment for military science students at A-State.
Although they both grew up in nearby Jackson County, they met while students at what was then Arkansas State College. Jerry graduated from Grubbs High School in 1959 and the former Connie Huey finished at Newport High School in 1962.
Jerry was a leader in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program and received a Regular Army commission along with his degree in agriculture education and designation as a Distinguished Military Graduate.
"We remained devoted to A-State as much as possible during his career as an Army infantry officer," Connie recalled. Bowen served 26 years on active duty, including two combat tours of duty in Vietnam.
That devotion to Arkansas State and the military is part of what led the couple to establish an endowed scholarship, the Col. Jerry W. Bowen ROTC Scholarship, for the benefit of current and future ROTC cadets.
"Arkansas State University has had a tremendous impact on my life and I have chosen to endow this ROTC Scholarship as a token of my appreciation," Bowen explained. "First, I met my future wife at ASU and we recently celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary. Later, I served as professor of military science at A-State from 1981 until 1984."
The Arkansas State University Alumni Association recognized Bowen as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1997. Last year he worked with a group of ROTC alumni to assist in the formation of an alumni battalion that is a chapter of the Alumni Association.
A graduate of the Army's Command and General Staff College and the Army War College, Bowen's awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Ranger Tab, and Senior Parachutist Badge.
After a five-year assignment as chief of the Army Protocol Office in the Pentagon, he retired from the Army in 1989 and the couple settled in Jonesboro. He soon went back to work as a civilian, appointed by President Clinton and confirmed by the Senate, to serve five years as Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and director of the National Cemetery System.
Lt. Col. Cecil L. Clark, the current professor of military science, commended Bowen for his long-standing dedication.
"Col. Bowen has contributed immeasurable time and energy in his support of the A-State ROTC program," Clark said. "He is among the most ardent alumni who take pride in their university and this ROTC battalion. As a former professor of military science, he understands the challenges we often face. He is relentless in encouraging fellow alumni, local veterans' organizations, and community groups to contribute time, energy and capital to help make our program a success."
Through their gift, for which is university is grateful, Clark added the Bowens have demonstrated their support for A-State's mission to educate leaders, enhance intellectual growth, and enrich lives.
According to the scholarship criteria the Bowens established with the university, each recipient must be a full‑time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing who actively participates in the ROTC program through the Department of Military Science. Selection will be made by the professor of military science, who also may consider financial need if the student is in the third or fourth year of his ROTC program.
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Stroll through the art deco buildings and adjacent alleyways for warm country hospitality and arm-fulls of eclectic jewellery. And, be sure to visit the curated displays at the Proserpine Museum.
Get outdoors! Pack the picnic hamper and fishing rod and head to the Peter Faust Dam (Lake Proserpine) to reel in a barramundi or go water-skiing and swimming. You can also go croc spotting on a crocodile safari on the Proserpine River.


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FAST20XX (Future High-Altitude High-Speed Transport 20XX)
Will we be able to fly faster during the 21st century than we could by the end of the 20th? The Future High-Altitude High Speed Transport 20XX project aims to establish sound technological foundations for the introduction of advanced concepts in suborbital high-speed transportation.
The project - FAST20XX for short - is part of the European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme and run on behalf of the Commission by ESA. It involves a focus on two novel concepts envisaged as taking place on two separate timelines, in order to identify and master the most critical research and technology development (RTD) stages associated with achieving them. In parallel, non-technical building blocks such as certification are also being addressed.
The first concept, ALPHA, is a vehicle that is air-launched from a carrier plane before igniting a hybrid rocket motor to climb out of the atmosphere, then finally gliding back to Earth, like well-known X-Prize winner SpaceShipOne. This concept is envisaged in the medium term of five to ten years.
The second concept, SpaceLiner, is an all-rocket powered design which would transport about 50 people across long distances in an extremely short time. This fully-reusable two-stage concept would take off vertically and land horizontally. This concept is seen as taking place in the longer term, meaning the second part of the century.
During the transportation phase both concepts would allow people to have a view of Earth and space at the same time. Particular attention is being paid to how such concepts can be put into operational use, and the benefit for society is being addressed.
Preparing the way
Certain prerequisites are essential for the commercial operation of high-altitude, high-speed transport. High on the list is a tolerant regulatory framework. The US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has issued relaxed requirements for operators marketing commercial suborbital flights, enabling the corresponding market to exist and develop. These regulations are initially valid until about 2012.
Left: ALPHA, hybrid propelled vehicle launched at high altitude for short-range flights (here: one of several launch options).
Right: SpaceLiner, two-stage all rocket propelled vehicle launched vertically from ground for ultra-fast long-range flights.
In Europe practical and successful attempts to fly experimental vehicles of this kind do not yet exist, particularly with paying passengers on board. However the time is coming closer: in 2007 Astrium Space Transportation proposed a horizontally launched and landed vehicle with mixed jet engine and rocket propulsion while Sweden's Esrange launch facility, best known for launching sounding rockets and stratospheric balloons, has concluded a partnership agreement with future suborbital flight operator Virgin Galactic that will see it become their initial European spaceport.
It will be important for future developments to tackle legal efforts and reduce the certification efforts common to commercial transportation in a meaningful way. This includes the identification of requirements which corresponding airports have to satisfy. Liability and insurance issues need to be considered as well.
And if offering high-altitude human flights is really going to become a commercial attractive and enduring activity, potential passengers will need to have a bearable and enjoyable experience to look forward to. This means that existing medical research will have to be revisited in terms of the ordinary passenger rather than specially-trained astronauts, investigating the maximum acceleration loads that such passengers can undergo without feeling uncomfortable.
Last but not least an abort capability is required, in particular for the non-air launched concepts, to satisfy the highest possible safety requirements – safety being the single most important item to be respected.
Technical challenges
The FAST20XX project is addressing specific technical challenges inherent in the two concepts under study. These include:
- Hybrid propulsion - This propulsion type combines the simplicity of solid fuel propulsion with the fail-safe operation, throttle ability and shutdown capability of liquid fuel propulsion. Hybrid propulsion is generally considered safe, as shown by Burt Rutan's SpaceShipOne in the USA, although the possibility of accidents cannot be excluded – in 2007 a fatal explosion took place in the frame of the SpaceShipTwo development process. Europe has limited experience with the use of hybrid propulsion technology, especially associated with human transport.
- Innovative, high performance cooling techniques – The extreme temperatures experienced in the nose and leading-edge regions of ultra-fast concepts require advanced active cooling. Novel and potentially reusable cooling systems will be needed which should be robust while also lightweight in nature. Some promising techniques have been identified – such as fluid transpiration through porous material – for which the associated level of technological readiness will need to be significantly raised. In addition, the limits of selected ceramic heat protection systems will be probed to determine the range at which active cooling concepts are definitely required.
- Separation techniques – Europe has extensive practical experience with unmanned booster-rocket separation due to Ariane. This is not the case for the separation of winged vehicles, especially with passengers onboard. Separation mechanisms and aerodynamics will require in-depth investigations and testing to enable safe transportation. Corresponding experiments are difficult to carry out, often destructive and expensive, and therefore restricted to guided and quasi-separation processes. The computational technology for free separation simulation will be developed for the air-launch concept.
- Flow control – Global know-how on maintaining the stable or 'laminar' flow of around the surface of supersonic or hypersonic vehicles remains limited. However the ability to stabilise such flows and to extend the length of the laminar flow region relative to the 'turbulent flow' found behind it is of critical importance in hypersonic vehicle design. Early transition from one to the other causes significant increases in heat transfer and skin friction. These higher heating rates require a heavier thermal protection system (TPS), translating into higher cost and weight of the hypersonic vehicle. The vehicle has a low payload to mass fraction, so even small savings in TPS weight can provide a significant payload increase.
- Guidance and navigation control (GNC) techniques – How might the latest results from control theory best be applied to the highly demanding area of atmospheric reentry? The main challenge comes from the inherent uncertainty in the performance parameters of manoeuvrable reentry vehicles, which require the application of robust, advanced flight mechanics methods for modelling, designing control systems and the process of certification. A multidisciplinary approach is required to tackle the multivariable non-linear time-varying and uncertain nature of vehicle dynamics through the various steps of the GNC process, from modelling through GNC design and analysis, verification and validation, until the final certification of GNC functionality.
- Safety analysis – For human flight in general, and new forms of it in particular, it is vital to minimise risk since a fatal accident at the very beginning of commercially conducted flights will risk the extinguishment or, at the very least, delay of any further business. Therefore considering and identifying safety requirements with respect to passengers, the on-ground population, air traffic management, airlines and human factors will be crucial for the successful marketing of suborbital human transportation.
Evolving concepts
The vehicle concepts outlined above will define the conditions and constraints for each of these technologies. Their outcome will be incorporated into these concepts as they become available, driving the evolution of their design and assuring the integration of the latest technological findings.
FAST20XX has different but at the same time complementary objectives to the EC's LAPCAT II and ATLLAS projects. Whereas the former focuses on advanced propulsion concepts and the latter on high-speed lightweight materials, both are geared towards use in high-speed atmospheric transportation over long distances. Since all three projects are being coordinated at ESA's ESTEC facility in Noordwijk in the Netherlands, achieving synergies between the three projects is guaranteed.


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I wrote a document called AndrewBase.odt (available online). This is a basic outline used there:
Information Page 2 Copyright 2 Authors 2 Feedback 2 Acknowledgments 2 Publication date and software version 2
1. Introduction 1 1.1. Introductory comments 1 1.2. Document organization and introduction 1 2. Storing images (binary data) in Base 3 2.1. Create the initial Base document 3 2.1.1. Using the GUI 3 2.1.2. Using a macro 3 2.1.3. Using a macro to open the wizard 4 2.2. Create the table 4 2.2.1. Using the GUI 4 2.2.2. Using a macro 5 2.2.3. Using SQL statements to modify tables 7 2.2.4. Refresh the tables 7 2.2.5. Creating and deleting tables using SQL 8 2.2.6. Increase a field's length 9 2.3. Create a form 10 2.3.1. Using the GUI 10 2.3.2. Using a macro 12 2.4. Open a form using a macro 15 2.5. Accessing the binary data 18 2.5.1. Adding binary data 18 2.5.2. Extracting binary data 19 3. One-To-Many relationships 22 3.1. Create the tables 22 3.1.1. Create the DEALER table 22 3.1.2. Create the ITEM table 23 3.2. Define the data relationships 25 3.3. Add data to the DEALER and ITEM tables 26 4. Forms 29 4.1. The internal object model 29 4.1.1. A control's shape is in the draw page 29 4.1.2. A draw page contains forms 30 4.1.3. A control's data model is in a form 31 4.1.4. A control's view model is in the controller 32 4.1.5. Enabling and setting controls visible – an example 32 4.1.6. Finding a control from an event – an example 33 4.1.7. Control model summary 34 4.2. Database Forms act like a result set 34 4.2.1. Duplicate record macro 35 4.3. Show one item and the corresponding dealer 38 4.4. Use a combo box with the dealer id 40 4.5. Use a list box with the dealer name 41 4.6. Relations in a single table 42 4.6.1. Solution 43 4.6.2. Solution characteristics 44 4.7. Use a "help and fill" button 45 5. Many-to-many relationships 46 6. Database fields 47 6.1. Storing numbers 50 6.1.1. Integer numbers 50 6.1.2. Floating point numbers 51 6.1.3. NUMERIC and DECIMAL types 52 6.2. Bit and Boolean Types 52 6.3. Date and time 53 6.4. Text data 53 6.5. Binary data 54 6.6. Other data type 54 6.7. Database sequences and auto-value fields 54 7. A few easy database definitions 56 7.1. Schema 57 8. Database connections 58 8.1. Obtain a database context 58 8.1.1. Registered data sources 59 8.1.2. Unregistering a data source 59 8.1.3. Registering a data source 59 8.2. Connect to a database 60 8.3. Connect using an interaction handler 61 8.4. Connections 61 8.4.1. Extended SDB connections 63 8.4.2. Meta-data 63 8.4.3. Inspecting the meta-data 70 8.4.4. GetBestRowIdentifier 76 8.4.5. GetColumnPrivileges 77 8.4.6. GetColumns 78 8.4.7. GetExportedKeys 79 8.4.8. GetIndexInfo 81 8.4.9. GetPrimaryKeys 82 8.4.10. GetTablePrivileges 82 8.4.11. GetTables 83 8.4.12. GetTypeInfo() 83 8.4.13. GetUDTS 85 8.4.14. GetVersionColumns 85 8.5. Connections 86 8.6. Connections without a data source 87 8.6.1. Delimited text files 91 8.6.2. Fixed width text files 93 8.6.3. Help, I still can not import my CSV file 98 8.6.4. Address books 99 8.6.5. MySQL using JDBC 100 8.6.6. Paradox using ODBC 100 8.6.7. Conclusion 102 9. Connecting to MySQL using JDBC 103 10. Mailmerge 105 11. Copying an entire database 106 12. General utility macros 107 12.1. Choose a directory 108 12.2. Get a document's directory 109 12.3. Choose a file 109 12.4. Finding a (loaded) OOo document 111 12.5. Append to an array 112 12.6. Compare data in an array 113 12.7. Create a property 113 12.8. Create a Point and a Size 114 12.9. Append a data array to a Calc document 114 12.10. Dynamically call object methods 115 12.11. Display numeric constants as meaningful text 119 12.12. Select from a list in a list box 120 13. Database utility macros 122 13.1. Quoting table and field names 122 13.2. Convert between an UNO Date and a Basic Date 122 13.3. Convert a result set to an array of data 124 13.4. Create and populate a dialog from a result set 127 14. Tips and tricks 128 14.1. Limit the number of returned records 128 15. Connect to a Base document using JDBC 130
The content started as a book that I intended to write, but then it was dropped, so I created this instead. It is likely too concentrated on macros for the average person. That said, any content can be removed and used. Something of interest with AndrewBase.odt, is that all included macros are included in the document itself and my be run by clicking on buttons in the document.
Note that Drew Jensen probably has much of interest that he could add.
Areas of interest that should likely be covered, in my opinion, include:
What is a database "key"?
Database design deals with what is known as "normal" forms. This is perhaps very advanced, but I have been sent database documents created by users that had no idea how to deal with redundant data. For example, if I have a doll that can have a "body type". The usual method is to create a table that enumerates body types. Each body type has a primary key acting as a unique identifier. I do not repeat all information related to the body type for each doll. Instead, I use the primary key and reference the body type table.
Dealing with one-to-many and many-to-many relationships. Areas of interest include table design, form design, and reports.
There is an entirely new Report writing system in the works, it is very exciting. This should be covered, perhaps as its own chapter.
Using an internal database. Using an external database such as MySQL. Converting from MS Access.
I am tired, and these are without much thought.
06/30/07 Here is my first thought on an outline
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 How are the sections laid out
- 1.2 Base window layout
- 1.3 Database objects
- 1.3.1 Tables
- 1.3.2 Queries
- 1.3.3 Forms
- 1.3.4 Reports Wizard / Designer Based
- 1.3.5 keep track of it all
- 1.4 How to find your information ( Searches and Filters )
- 1.5 Adding and Removing data
- 1.6 Mixing Base with the rest of OO.o
- 1.7 The examples used in the book
- 2 Wizards ( Let OO.o do most of the work. )
- 2.1 Open database wizard
- 2.2 New Table Wzard
- 2.2.1 Data Types 101 ( Default and HSQL datatypes )
- 2.2.2 Key please!
- 2.2.3 Working with the table templates
- 2.2.4 Create Exercise Log table
- 2.3 Query Wizard
- 2.4 Form Wizard
- 2.5 Report Wizard
- 3 Exchanging Data
- 4 Customizing your database
- 4.1 HSQL database properties
- 4.2 Designers ( When you need to do it your way.)
- 4.2.1 Table Designer
- 4.2.2 Relation Designer
- 4.2.3 Query Designer
- 188.8.131.52 Design View / SQl View / SQL Direct ( Which one? )
- 126.96.36.199 Working with Queries in Queries
- 18.104.22.168 Using Replacement Parameters
- 126.96.36.199 Adding data form multiple tables together ( Joins )
- 126.96.36.199 Creating Calculated fields
- 22.214.171.124 Using aggregate functions
- 126.96.36.199 Default built-in functions
- 4.2.4 Form Designer
- 4.2.5 Report Designer
- 4.3 Using Macros
- 4.4 Validating data input
- 4.5 Generating calculated data
- 4.6 Working with multiple forms
- 4.7 Using other OO.o documents
- 5 Using Base at work
- 5.1 Moving from an embedded single user Base file to a Multi-User HSQL server
- 5.2 Using Other Servers
- 5.2.1 MySQL
- 5.2.2 PostgreSQL
- 5.2.3 MS Access
- 5.3 Understanding Connections
- 5.4 Restricting Access to Forms and Reports
- 6 Appendix I Build the example database
- 7 Appendix II Overview of A Database
- 8 Appendix III Further reading on database design
How are the sections laid out
o Each section for a Wizard will have a description page for each of the dialog pages. Named the same as the page on screen. o Each section for a Designer will have a description of the tool bars used, dialogs used and embedded wizards used. o Who are you? [ Help them with where to start reading and suggest a different route through the sections ] + I have a Base database ( *.odb file ) and I need to work with it. + I need to create a database, like I have done before with ( XXXX )[Access, FileMaker..] + I need to create a database, like I have with Excel or Calc before. + I think I want a database, but have never used a database manager before o A brief history of OO.o databases and Base I think it will help show why some things are done they way they are in Base.
A lot of this will most likely be covered in the Getting started guide. I am not sure if much of that document shouldn't become this chapter. There would be additions of course.
Base window layout
o Menus o Tool bars o Sections o SQL Window
How to open a Base file
The Base module creates files with the extension odb. You can open a Base file just as you would any other file type within OpenOffice.org (OOo). Namely with the File>Open dialog box, double clicking on an Base odb file from your operating system GUI, opening the file via a command line or via a script.
Additionally the File>New>Database wizard maintains a Most Recent Used (MRU) list of the last 5 database files opened.
A new main Base document window is opened for each database opened, just as are the other document types in OOo.
Main Base Document Window
This main Base document window is composed of three main screen areas:
The Icon Choice Controls. This is found on the left side of the window and has the title 'Database'.
The task section. This is the top right section of the window and is titled 'Tasks'.
The lower right section of the window is the detail section. The title in this section changes as you select different items in the Database section. Namely, Tables, Queries, Forms or Reports.
Main Menu
The main menu for the Base window contains the normal default items: File, Edit, Insert, View, Tools, Window and Help.
The menu items File, Window and Help are not changed from their default actions.
The remaining menus have the following default changes made to them:
The menu item 'Database' is added to the end of the menu. The menu has three sub_menu items:
Connection Type
Advanced Settings
NOTE - These menu selections are disabled with the embedded database format. For more information on these menu items see the section on Customizing Your Database.
The menu item 'Database Objects' is added to the top with the fullowing selections:
Selecting one of these items is the same as selecting the same item in the 'Database' section on the left of the window.
The menu has the following selections:
This creates a blank Form.
Report Wizard
This launches the Report Wizard. If a particular table is highlighted at the time the wizard will start with that table preselected.
Query( Design View )
Opens new Query window, in design view mode. The Add Table / Query dialog box is automatically opened.
Query( SQL View )
Open new Query window, in SQL view mode.
Table Design
Opens a blank table design window.
View ( Design )
Opens a new View definition window, in designer view mode.
View ( Simple )
Opens a new View definition window, in SQL view mode.
When Forms or Reports are selected for display in the detail section this item opens the 'insert as' dialog box.
Database objects
What is a table?
A table has a name, which must be unique within the Base database. ( This uniqueness includes names for Tables, Views and Queries since version 2.2.1 ??? [ I might be wrong on the version number ] )
It contains a collection of records, where each record consists of a specific sequence of fields.
A field can hold a value for a single piece of information, or no information at all. The latter is referred to as a NULL ( or EMPTY ) value.
A field has a name. It also consists of a collection of rules regarding exactly what information may be contained in this field. Every field has one such rule, the data type.
Additional rules can be added to a field and when this is done each is referred to as a constraint.
Base only allows constraints to be added to fields by using SQL Standard Data Definition Language (DDL) commands in the SQL Window, or within scripts. For more information see the section on Advanced Database Reading.
How to create a table.
There are three ways to create a Table within Base.
Using the New Table Wizard. For more information see the section on Table Wizard.
Using the Table Design window. For more information see the section on Table Designer.
Using SQL Standard DDL commands in the SQL Window, or within scripts. For more information see the section on Advanced Database Reading.
Creating Admin Forms - 1 Click Away
If you use the New Table Wizard to create your tables then Base can automatically start the New Form Wizard for you.
[The option is found on page ? of the wizard]
[The ExerciseLog example database uses this feature. ]
A form with a grid control is easier to work with then is the data view window from a Table. See the section on Table Grid Form Controls.
Base supports the use of and creation of views.
Base does not have support for editing a view after it has been defined.
Views are SQL select statements stored by the database engine, in the database.
Views are most commonly used for reporting purposes.
One advantage of a view over a simple query is that many database engines will optimize indexes for use by the View.
Another advantage in large database schema is that the engine will not allow the database to be changed in such a way as to invalidate the actual SQL statement used to produce the View data. ( Actually, in some this is allowed, but the user is warned that this is a side effect of whatever change they are making, when they make it. )
Most Base users will benefit more by using the Query-in-Query feature of Base instead of a View.
For more information on Views see the section on Table Designer.
[ NOTE - the first example database on OOoForum ( employees.odb ) uses a View and it was a mistake to have done so. The majority of problems people have with that file involve the View - some because of issues within Base and others within the HSQL code. Most, but not all have been resolved. ]
[ ExerciseLog does not make use of a View ] [ Contacts.odb uses a view to generate a report ]
Base Query vs SQL Select
A Base query definition contains an SQL Select statement and more.
Can a Base query also use SQL Insert / Update / Delete statements?
No. Performing the same actions is covered in the section Adding and Removing data.
Using a Query in A Query
New with 2.1
Wizards every where
Reports Wizard / Designer Based
Wizard for quick lists
I don't have the designer?
New with version 2.3
keep track of it all
Using folders to keep things together.
Here again a lot of this most likely is covered pretty much as needed in the help files. I don't know, exactly, where in the source files are the help files.
How to find your information ( Searches and Filters )
o What are the differences between a search and a filter o Searching multiple fields ( And vs Or and stuff ) o Don't forget sorting
Adding and Removing data
Once a table has been defined data may be added to it in any of he following: The data view window. This is the window opened when a table name is double clicked, or the context menu item Open is used. The data grid area of a query designer window. Controls on a Base form. Data controls in any other type of OpenOffice.org document window. By using SQL standard INSERT / UPDATE / DELETE command statements from within the SQL window. By using SQL standard INSERT / UPDATE / DELETE command statements from within a script.
Working in a table data view window
Using Queries for insert / Update / Delete
Working in a form window
Mixing Base with the rest of OO.o
o Overview of data exchange within OO.o o F4 - Has always been there, and is still there - Use it + Add a table to Calc + Add a table to Writer + F4 Even works in Base forms??? # Update a lookup table on the fly
The examples used in the book
o A flat database ( Exercise Log? ) o A relational model ( Contacts?? ) o Advanced features ( [Invoices or Inventory or ??? ] )
This would be just a thumbnail of each database and what from each is shown where. I would strongly recommend that each database should be based on supplied table structures. With a modicum of changes or additions. With the possible exception of the advanced entry. There are a couple of database files on the internet hat would be good candidates for this. There is a good French language database that might be right for here for example. Or the accounting demo built by a company in Australia ( sorry, I am not going to go dig up the urls at this minute..)
I would bet if someone asked they any of these authors would allow their OS offering to have certain pieces dissected for the manual. There is also a POS database for running for a small specialty gift retailer that is fully OS, it is less polished or advanced then the others, but with an update for the new report designer would work quite well.
Also the fact that it is not so advanced might be a benefit, it is advanced enough to demonstrate I think most of what needs to be covered - but not so much so that the reader needs to be a seasoned database developer to follow the structures and methods.
Wizards ( Let OO.o do most of the work. )
Open database wizard
o Why have a wizard for Open?
o Where is my data anyway? o The default database type. o Connections to external databases + A connection is not the same as an import! o Your address book ( Not really a marriage made in Heaven. )
New Table Wzard
Data Types 101 ( Default and HSQL datatypes )
Base, as with all of OpenOffice.org is designed to conform to standard document definitions put forth by the OASIS OpenDocument Specification. This specification includes rules for database front end applications, and as part of this is a set of default data types.
bit boolean tinyint smallint integer bigint float real double numeric decimal char varchar longvarchar date time timestmp binary varbinary longvarbinary sqlnull other object distinct struct array blob clob ref
When you are working with Base of course you are not working with some abstract specification, you are working with real data stored in some database. The Base module must therefore map these default data types to the real data types used by the database egnine.
Here is the mapping of data types to the HSQLdb database engine, supplied with OpenOffice.org.
INTEGER | INT Java type int | java.lang.Integer DOUBLE [PRECISION] | FLOAT Java type double | java.lang.Double DECIMALNo limit Java type java.math.BigDecimal NUMERICNo limit Java type java.math.BigDecimal TINYINT Java type byte | java.lang.Byte SMALLINT Java type short | java.lang.Short BIGINT Java type long | java.lang.Long REAL Java type double | java.lang.Double[1]
Char / Varchar / Memo
VARCHAR as Integer. MAXVALUE Java type java.lang.String VARCHAR_IGNORECASE as Integer.MAXVALUE Java type java.lang.String CHAR | CHARACTER as Integer.MAXVALUE Java type java.lang.String LONGVARCHARas Integer.MAXVALUE Java type java.lang.String
Dates / Time
DATEas Java type Java type java.sql.Date TIMEas Java type Java type java.sql.Time
TIMESTAMP | DATETIME Java type java.sql.Timestamp
Binary ( Graphics / Documents )
BINARY as Integer.MAXVALUE Java type byte[] VARBINARY as Integer.MAXVALUE Java type byte[] LONGVARBINARYas Integer.MAXVALUE Java type byte[]
BOOLEAN | BIT Java type boolean | java.lang.Boolean
OTHER | OBJECTas Integer.MAXVALUE Java type java.lang.Object
Key please!
Working with the table templates
Create Exercise Log table
Query Wizard
o Getting only a few of many ( Simple selects statements ) o Create Exercise Log queries NOTE - this may be the weakest wizard and I would make this the shortest section - the focus on queries is the designer
Form Wizard
o Tables and Queries and SQL - Oh my! ( Why the are the same, and why they aren't ) o Which layout template? + Build Exercise Log Main Form o Seating for two please. ( Adding a sub-form ) + Relations prompt suggestions + Build Contacts Main Form
Report Wizard
When you need a simple list it's hard to beat, if you can make a query!
Tables and Queries and SQL - Oh My! en duex!
o It's all in the query.
Chose a layout
Can I make this little change?
( Sure but know the lay of the land ) + Using Styles is THE safest way. + Create Exercise Log report # The report takes one input from the user, the name of a month. It then prints the report for that month of the current year.
Exchanging Data
Working with Calc
o Using linked data ranges
There must be some information in Calc Guide about working with Base - need to see how this reference can augment that.
Working with Writer
o MailMerge
There must be some information in Writer about working with Base - need to see how this reference can augment that.
Working with Text files
o Multiple Choices + The TEXT connection type + A TEXT table in an embedded database
There are plenty of sources for this section. The HSQL documentation, a fine how to written in French, a few of my postings on the forum are fairly good.
Customizing your database
HSQL database properties
Designers ( When you need to do it your way.)
Table Designer
Data Types
o More engines equals more data types ( MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS Access and a host of others
GUI default values
Create View
Relation Designer
+ Set up Contacts database
Query Designer
Design View / SQl View / SQL Direct ( Which one? )
Working with Queries in Queries
Using Replacement Parameters
Using Aliases
Adding data form multiple tables together ( Joins )
Why Can't I update the data?
Creating Calculated fields
Using aggregate functions
Average Sum Maximum Minimum Count Group
Default built-in functions
Designer Parser Direct ABS(d) YES YES YES ACOS(d) YES YES YES ASIN(d) YES YES YES ATAN(d) YES YES YES ATAN2(a,b) YES YES YES BITAND(a,b) YES YES YES BITOR(a,b) YES YES YES CEILING(d) YES YES YES COS(d) YES YES YES COT(d) YES YES YES DEGREES(d) YES YES YES EXP(d) YES YES YES FLOOR(d) YES YES YES LOG(d) YES YES YES LOG10(d) YES YES YES MOD(a,b) YES YES YES PI() YES YES YES POWER(a,b) YES YES YES RADIANS(d) YES YES YES RAND() YES YES YES ROUND(a,b) YES YES YES ROUNDMAGIC(d) YES YES YES SIGN(d) YES YES YES SIN(d) YES YES YES SQRT(d) YES YES YES TAN(A) YES YES YES TRUNCATE(a,b) YES YES YES
Designer Parser Direct ASCII(s) YES YES YES BIT_LENGTH(str) YES YES YES CHAR(c) YES YES YES CHAR_LENGTH(str)YES YES YES CONCAT(str1,str2)YES YES YES DIFFERENCE(s1,s2)YES YES YES HEXTORAW(s1) YES YES YES INSERT(s,start,len,s2) YES YES YES LCASE(s) YES YES YES LEFT(s,count) YES YES YES LENGTH(s) YES YES YES LOCATE(search,s,[start])YES YES YES LTRIM(s) YES YES YES OCTET_LENGTH(str)YES YES YES RAWTOHEX(s1) YES YES YES REPEAT(s,count) YES YES YES REPLACE(s,replace,s2) YES YES YES RIGHT(s,count) YES YES YES RTRIM(s) YES YES YES SOUNDEX(s) YES YES YES SPACE(count) YES YES YES SUBSTR(s,start[,len]) YES YES YES SUBSTRING(s,start[,len])YES YES YES UCASE(s) YES YES YES LOWER(s) YES YES YES UPPER(s) YES YES YES
Designer Parser Direct CURDATE() YES YES YES CURTIME() YES YES YES DATEDIFF(string, datetime1, datetime2) YES YES YES DAYNAME(date) YES YES YES DAYOFMONTH(date)YES YES YES DAYOFWEEK(date) YES YES YES DAYOFYEAR(date) YES YES YES HOUR(time) YES YES YES MINUTE(time) YES YES YES MONTH(date) YES YES YES MONTHNAME(date) YES YES YES NOW() YES YES YES QUARTER(date) YES YES YES SECOND(time) YES YES YES WEEK(date) YES YES YES YEAR(date) YES YES YES CURRENT_DATE YES YES YES CURRENT_TIME YES YES YES CURRENT_TIMESTAMP YES YES YES
Designer Parser Direct DATABASE() YES YES YES USER() NO NO YES CURRENT_USER YES YES YES IDENTITY() YES YES YES
Stored Procedures
Designer Parser Direct IFNULL(exp,value) YES YES YES CASEWHEN(exp,v1,v2) YES YES YES CONVERT(term,type) NO NO YES CAST(term AS type) YES YES YES COALESCE(expr1,expr2,expr3,...) YES YES YES NULLIF(v1,v2) YES YES YES CASE v1 WHEN... NO NO YES CASE WHEN... NO NO YES EXTRACT NO NO YES POSITION (... IN ..) YES YES YES SUBSTRING(... FROM ... FOR ...) YES YES YES TRIM( LEDING ... FROM ...) YES YES YES
o Advanced SQL + Unions / Intersections / Exclusions + Case When + Calling Stored Procedures # As column # In Criteria
Form Designer
Tool bars
+ Form Design ( Overview ) + Form Controls ( Overview ) + More Controls ( Overview )
+ Dataforms # Content Types # Table # Query # SQL + Control Lists # Moving controls around
Add Field Window
Form Designer Wizards
+ New Table Grid Control + New Combo Box + New List Box
Report Designer
Using Macros
Validating data input
Generating calculated data
Working with multiple forms
Using other OO.o documents
Using Base at work
Moving from an embedded single user Base file to a Multi-User HSQL server
o Extract the HSQL database defintion o Setup the HSQL server o Create the new Base file
Calling User Defined Functions
HSQl is the default, Base supports it in all three deployment models: In Memory ( default ), File, Server. Moving between the three is very easy and the engine is immediately available on every computer OS OO.o runs on.
Using Other Servers
Data Type Mapping
Working with stored procedures
Calling User Defined Functions
Data Type Mapping
Working with stored procedures
Calling User Defined Functions
MS Access
MS Jet ( MDB )
Data Type Mapping
Working with stored procedures
Calling User Defined Functions
Understanding Connections
Auto Commit
Handling multiple table transactions
Restricting Access to Forms and Reports
Appendix I Build the example database
* Flat ( ? ) * Relational 1 ( ?? ) * Relational 2 ( ???
This should be a page or 2 of the steps needed to create any of the example files needed. This would not necessarily be the same as creating a duplicate of the files that would be available for download of the example databases.
These pages would be here for the person that might get a printed copy of the document and not have access to the odb files. For this guy then he has to type it in and limit this to only the items needed for what is described.


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Following the wonderful example set by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's Position Statement on Dominance the Association of Pet Dog Trainers has just released a position statement denouncing the use of outdated dominance-based training techniques for canine behavior modification and training.
Dominance and Dog Training
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Position Statement
There has been a resurgence in citing "dominance" as a factor in dog behavior and dog-human relationships. This concept is based on outdated wolf studies that have long since been disproven. Contrary to popular belief, research studies of wolves in their natural habitat demonstrate that wolves are not dominated by an "alpha wolf" who is the most aggressive pack member. Rather, wolves operate with a social structure similar to a human family and depend on each other for mutual support to ensure the group's survival.
Dogs are not wolves. The idea that dog behavior can be explained through the application of wolf behavior models is no more relevant than suggesting that chimpanzee behavior can be used to explain the intricacies of human behavior. While wolves and dogs share some similarities in behavior, there are many more significant differences. Dog training and behavior modification strategies that rely primarily on misinterpretations of wolf behavior are therefore irrelevant, ineffective and can lead to serious negative complications.
While dominance is a valid scientific concept, the term "dominance" itself is widely misunderstood, such as when it is used to describe the temperament of a particular dog. Dominance is not a personality trait but a description of a relationship between two or more animals and is related to which animal has access to valued resources such as food, mates, etc. It should not be used in any way to support the belief that dogs are out to "dominate" us, especially as that misunderstanding causes some people to respond with force and aggression. This only serves to create an adversarial relationship filled with miscommunication and even more misunderstanding. The unfortunate result is often anxiety, stress and fear in both dogs and humans towards each other. The use of techniques such as the "alpha roll" on dogs, which is based on these mistaken beliefs about dogs and wolves, has no place in modern dog training and behavior modification. Dogs often respond to this perceived threat with increased fear and aggression, which may serve to make a behavior problem worse and ruin the dog-owner relationship.
The APDT's position is that physical or psychological intimidation hinders effective training and damages the relationship between humans and dogs. Dogs thrive in an environment that provides them with clear structure and communication regarding appropriate behaviors, and one in which their need for mental and physical stimulation is addressed. The APDT advocates training dogs with an emphasis on rewarding desired behaviors and discouraging undesirable behaviors using clear and consistent instructions and avoiding psychological and physical intimidation. Techniques that create a confrontational relationship between dogs and humans are outdated. Modern scientifically-based dog training should emphasize teamwork and a harmonious relationship between dogs and humans that fulfills both species' needs. Most of all, it should be a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers encourages and supports continued trainer education in order to promote gentle, effective, fast, and fun ways to train dogs using the most up-to-date information and sound, scientifically-based methods.
For more information, please see related information on our Web site at www.apdt.com.
APDT Board of Directors
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On Reddit.com there's a discussion happening comparing two popular and prominent PHP frameworks - Zend Framework 2 and Symfony 2.
For those that have used both frameworks, what one do you feel is a better overall framework? I tried ZF2 in beta and it seemed overly complicated to symfony but I don't know if its gotten better since then.
Opinions shared in the comments of the post include things like:
- "So if you are learning for job prospects, go Zend. I love Symfony 2 though, its a joy to work with."
- "It doesn't matter. Each has a strength and a weakness, and neither will go away. Pick one and use it, you'll be fine."
- "I don't think there is such thing as a best framework as you should use the best tool for the job. I don't think MVC is the solution to all problems."
- "Both are quite bloated but they have to be considering their target markets."
On the whole, the views are of the "best tool for the job" mentality - a good sign for the community and these two frameworks.


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I found this neat little website that lets you create a members based map where people can enter town they live in. This might be usefull when coordinating rescues or finding shelters, foster homes.
Just an idea... sorry if I stepped on anyones toes or you already have something like this


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An unmistakable sense of unease is growing in global capitals as the US government from afar looks increasingly befuddled. America is shirking from a military confrontation in Syria, stymied at home by a gridlocked Congress and in danger of defaulting on sovereign debt, which could plunge the world's financial system into chaos.
While each may be unrelated to the direct exercise of US foreign policy, taken together they give some allies the sense that Washington is not as firm as it used to be in its resolve and its financial capacity, providing an opening for China or Russia to fill the void, an Asian foreign minister told a group of journalists in New York this past week.
Related stories:
- 'Shutdown may undermine pressure on Iran'
- Kerry: Shutdown to delay Israel security aid
- US federal workers to try to make quick cash
Concerns will only deepen now that President Barack Obama canceled travel this weekend to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in Bali and the East Asia Summit in Brunei. He decided to stay home to deal with the government shutdown and looming fears that Congress will block an increase in US borrowing power, a move that could lead to a US default.
The US is still a pillar of defense for places in Asia such as Taiwan and South Korea, providing a vital security umbrella against China. It has strong allies in the Middle East, including Israel and the Gulf Arab states arrayed against al-Qaeda and Iran.
But faith that the US will always be there is fraying more than a little, according to interviews with academics, government leaders and diplomats.
"The paralysis of the American government, where a rump in Congress is holding the whole place to ransom, doesn't really jibe with the notion of the United States as a global leader," said Michael McKinley, an expert on global relations at the Australian National University.
The political turbulence in Washington and potential economic bombshells yet to come from the US government shutdown and a possible debt default this month have sent shivers through Europe. The head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, worried about the continent's rebound from the 2008 economic downturn.
"We view this recovery as weak, as fragile, as uneven," Draghi said at a news conference.
Germany's influential newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung bemoaned the US political chaos.
Obama signs bill guaranteeing active duty military pay (Photo: EPA)
"At the moment, Washington is fighting over the budget and nobody knows if the country will still be solvent in three weeks. What is clear, though, is that America is already politically bankrupt," it said.
Secretary of State John Kerry has tried to make the case that the partial government shutdown would do nothing to reduce America's global economic, military or diplomatic strength.
"To all of our friends and foes around the world: Do not mistake this momentary episode in American politics for anything less than a moment of politics or anything more than a moment of politics," Kerry told reporters Saturday on the sidelines of the APEC meeting.
"When we get this moment of political silliness behind us, we will get back on a track the world will respect and want to be part of," he said.
Obama finds himself at the nexus of a government in chaos at home and a wave of foreign policy challenges.
WW II vets cross memorial barricades despite shutdown (Photo: AP)
He has been battered by the upheaval in the Middle East from the Arab Spring revolts after managing to extricate the US from its long and largely failed attempt to establish democracy in Iraq.
He is drawing down US forces from a more than decade-long war in Afghanistan with no real victory in sight. He leads a country whose people have no interest in taking any more military action abroad.
As Europe frets about economics, Asian allies watch in some confusion about what the US is up to with its promise to rebalance military forces and diplomacy in the face of an increasingly robust China.
Global concerns about US policy came to a head with Obama's handling of the civil war in Syria and the alleged use of chemical weapons by President Bashar Assad's government.
But the worries go far deeper.
"I think there are a lot of broader concerns about the United States. They aren't triggered simply by Syria. The reaction the United States had from the start to events in Egypt created a great deal of concern among the Gulf and the Arab states," said Anthony Cordesman, a military affairs specialist at the Center for International Studies.
Kings and princes throughout the Persian Gulf were deeply unsettled when Washington turned its back on Egypt's dictator and US ally Hosni Mubarak during the 2011 uprising in the largest Arab country.
Now, Arab allies in the Gulf voice dismay over the rapid policy redirection from Obama over Syria, where rebel factions have critical money and weapons channels from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf states.
It has stirred a rare public dispute with Washington, whose differences with Gulf allies are often worked out behind closed doors. Last month, Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal warned that the renewed emphasis on diplomacy with Assad would allow the Syrian president to "impose more killing."
The US had said Assad must be removed from power and then threatened military strikes over his government's alleged chemical weapons attack. Now, the US is working with Russia and the UN to collect and destroy Damascus' chemical weapons stockpile. That assures Assad will remain in power for now and perhaps the long term.
Danny Yatom, a former director of Israel's Mossad intelligence service, said the US handling of the Syrian crisis and its decision not to attack after declaring "red lines" on chemical weapons has hurt Washington's credibility.
"I think in the eyes of the Syrians and the Iranians, and the rivals of the United States, it was a signal of weakness, and credibility was deteriorated," he said.
The Syrian rebels, who were promised US arms, say they feel deserted by the Americans, adding that they have lost faith and respect for Obama.
The White House contends that its threat of a military strike against Assad was what caused him to change course and agree to plan reached by Moscow and Washington to hand its chemical weapons over to international inspectors for destruction. That's a far better outcome than resorting to military action, Obama administration officials insist.
Gulf rulers also have grown suddenly uneasy over the US outreach to their regional rival Iran.
Bahrain Foreign Minister Sheik Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said Gulf states "must be in the picture" on any attempts by the US and Iran to open sustained dialogue or reach settlement over Tehran's nuclear program.
He was quoted Tuesday by the London-based Al Hayat newspaper as saying Kerry has promised to consult with his Gulf "friends" on any significant policy shifts over Iran.
This message suggested Gulf states are worried about being left on the sidelines in potentially history-shaping developments in their region.
In response to the new US opening to Iran to deal with its suspected nuclear weapons program, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN General Assembly that his country remained ready to act alone to prevent Tehran from building a bomb. He indicated a willingness to allow some time for further diplomacy but not much. He also excoriated new Iranian President Hassan Rohani as a "wolf in sheep's clothing."
Kerry defended the engagement effort, saying the US would not be played for "suckers" by Iran. Tehran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful energy production, while the US and other countries suspect it is aimed at achieving atomic weapons capability.
McKinley, the Australian expert, said Syria and the US budget crisis have shaken Australians' faith in their alliance with Washington.
"It means that those who rely on the alliance as the cornerstone of all Australian foreign policy and particularly security policy are less certain — it's created an element of uncertainty in their calculations," he said.
Running against the tide of concern, leaders in the Philippines are banking on its most important ally to protect it from China's assertive claims in the South China Sea. Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said Manila still views the US as a dependable ally despite the many challenges it is facing.
"We should understand that all nations face some kind of problems, but in terms of our relationship with the United States, she continues to be there when we need her," Gazmin said.
But as Cordesman said, "The rhetoric of diplomacy is just wonderful but it almost never describes the reality."
That reality worldwide, he said, "is a real concern about where is the US going. There is a question of trust. And I think there is an increasing feeling that the United States is pulling back, and its internal politics are more isolationist so that they can't necessarily trust what US officials say, even if the officials mean it."
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About two weeks ago, the honorable Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who identifies himself as Tim of Eagan when he calls the Sunday WCCO radio show, phoned the office of Vikings owner Zygi Wilf and suggested they meet on Dec. 15 to discuss the team's stadium problems.
Well, they met on Tuesday, and the word you get is that it was a positive meeting and the two parties will meet again in the near future.
Adding to the financial problems of the Vikings, who have the lowest revenue of any NFL team, is that starting next year, the league will be eliminating the supplemental revenue-sharing plan that has been netting the Vikings some $15 million per year.
The Vikings continue to sign only two-year contracts on all their operations. They will do this with their radio broadcasts on KFAN and announce it later this week once the papers are signed, and Clear Channel pays the $350,000 per year they have been giving the Vikings, who also have the right to sell the advertising.
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission will hold a meeting today, at which they will display a stadium design that was worked on jointly by the commission and the Vikings until they got into a big disagreement a couple of weeks ago.
At that time, a committee headed by Paul Thatcher of the MSFC suggested that the Vikings play $4 million in rent (something they don't pay now) for the balance of the current lease (two years) if they didn't extend the lease for two years.
Lester Bagley, vice president of public affairs for the Vikings, said the club will not be present and will not endorse the plan. While the two parties were getting along, the Vikings had asked for a $1.2 million reduction in the fees they pay to operate the stadium during games, and before the impasse came about, the commission had agreed to give a $675,000 reduction.
Bill Lester, executive director of the MSFC, said the panel believed they were entitled to the two-year extension to give more time to get a stadium going after allowing the Vikings many ways to improve revenue streams from the existing stadium, such as advertising, naming rights, waiving rent and the additional $675,000 or more per year, provided the commission remained in strong financial condition.
"This was in exchange for an additional two years on the user agreement," Lester said. There also was a requirement that the Vikings pay back the money should they be sold or leave the state.Cheaper stadium
Lester said the stadium plan will be a reduction in cost from the original $954 million because of lower product and labor costs.
"The facility will have every element required by the Vikings and the NFL as well as the requirements for the MSFC, such as amateur baseball, NCAA basketball, motor sports and the other 200 events that occur in the current Metrodome," Lester said.
"[Contracting firm] Mortenson will also present a schedule depending on when the project is approved and construction can begin."
Incidentally, while a lot of plans have been discussed about how to raise money to build a Vikings stadium, one recent one would be a state sales tax of 1/10th of 1 percent, or 10 cents on every $100.
This tax would raise the money to build the stadium and could include some other needed items. And it would result in a lot less cost to the taxpayer than the recently passed Constitutional amendment for the arts and environment of three-eighths of 1 percent that will raise about $276 million per year for the arts, clean water and wildlife conservation.
And none of the benefactors of that tax can leave the area, something the Vikings have a right to do.Tops receiving mark
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has already exceeded his pass receiving yards of the past two seasons with 319 this year, compared with 268 yards in the 2007 season and 125 in 2008.
Look for receiver Percy Harvin to head to Mayo Clinic in Rochester to check out if anything new can be done about his migraine headaches.
It's amazing what winning and the presence of a Brett Favre can do for the sale of tickets. Last summer, the Vikings were very concerned about having a number of blackouts this season. Well, the signing of Favre helped bring the victories and every game will be a sellout, including the Giants game on Jan. 3.Henderson honored
According to the Sporting News, Cretin-Derham Hall's Seantrel Henderson is one of seven candidates for the U.S. Army National Player of the Year Award. TSN ranks him as the third-best recruit in the country behind running backs Marcus Lattimore of Duncan, S.C., and Lache Seastrunk of Temple, Texas.
Henderson, who will play in the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, will visit Florida this weekend. Henderson is also an outstanding basketball player, and is being recruited by Gophers basketball coach Tubby Smith. Gophers football coach Tim Brewster, who seems to have a good relationship with Henderson and his family, doesn't have any objection to Henderson playing both sports.Jottings
On the first day of the midyear recruiting period, the Gophers football team picked up some early official entries for the class of 2010. Multiple recruiting services are reporting that tight end Tiree Eure and cornerback Christyn Lewis, both junior college players, have signed letters of intent. Meanwhile, receiver James Green has signed a non-binding scholarship agreement. All three are expected to be in school for the spring semester.
J Robinson won his 350th dual meet when the Gophers wrestling team beat Northern Colorado 41-3 on Sunday. Robinson, in his 24th season as coach, is closing in on Wally Johnson's school record of 392 career victories (1952-1986). Robinson, who hasn't had a contract but has gone year by year with the same contract, has been offered a new multiyear contract by athletic director Joel Maturi calling for in the area of $130,000 a year. However, nothing will happen until the Gophers compliance department investigates real estate deals among Robinson, assistant coaches and wrestlers. Robinson insists no NCAA rules have been broken.
Defenseman Sam Lofquist has one goal and 10 assists in 14 games for Guelph of the OHL since leaving the Gophers hockey team. ... Erik Haula is the third-leading scorer in the USHL with 12 goals and 25 assists in 23 games for Omaha, and fellow Gophers recruits Ryan Walters (10 goals and 14 assists for Des Moines) and Nate Condon (14 goals and 10 assists for Fargo) are tied for 13th in USHL scoring.
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The Arizona Wildcats defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 4-1 last night to complete a sweep and win the program's fourth NCAA baseball title in school history. Coach Andy Lopez and the Wildcats put on a hell of a show to win his second College World Series in 20 years; in fact, this one comes on the 20th anniversary of his first, when he was the unknown coach of the even more unknown Pepperdine Wave.
But enough about all that awesome, inspirational baseball stuff, there were also morons in Omaha last night. Seven morons, to be precise, and I could even go as far as to call them knuckleheads. That's the kind of foul mood these no-gooders have put me in. At one point during the game, these Douche-Bagnificent 7 (trademark pending) rushed the field and caused a delay in the game as security had to wrangle them up.
As you can see above, one ambitious girl even got herself a handful of some Wildcat ass. And knowing baseball players as well as I do, I can only hope that he farted on her hand. That would have been the mature thing to do.
Check out more pictures of these winners here.
(Banner image via the Telegraph, above via Getty. H/T to our beloved Robopanda.)


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If you were to ask me what I like most about flowers, I will tell you, they make me happy. They are beautiful to look at. Have you ever seen someone gaze upon a beautiful flower and stay in a bad mood? NEVER! Flowers, lift our spirits, they can change our mood, they make us happy and it is the one way, that we can tell someone we love them, simply by handing them a flower. Please follow me on my journey through the Belize rain forest jungle, to explore all the different flowers there are to see. I sincerely hope you enjoy my series entitled "Flowers of Belize".
There are over 600 species of the Oncidium flower today, and it is one of the largest, most diverse flowers, found in the Orchid Family. Colors range from bright yellow to bronze, white with pink, and glittering shades of dark red. Some have hundreds of blooms on flower spikes or branches over 4ft long!
Early explorers to Belize were spellbound by these golden fields of yellow, with their doll-like flowers - moving gracefully in the wind. The first Oncidiums were called "Dancing Ladies", because of the way they wiggled in the wind as the breezes moved them.
Because Oncidiums grow in many different habitats, they seem to be more accommodating in their growing requirements, than most orchids. Most are excellent plants for "northern" growers whose temperatures are cooler during winter months.
In their natural habitat Oncidiums are what they call (air plants), that is they grow on rocks and in trees - but never on the ground. That's why you'll often see active roots growing outside the pot. Mother Nature has also equipped Oncidiums, with a natural water storage tank at the base of the flower. This water tank, provides the flower with water, during long dry periods and in between rains in the jungle.
With orchids, we always say "there's a place to grow them and there's a place to show them". This is particularly true for Oncidiums. During the growing season (fall and spring), these plants need several hours of direct sun every day, to build up the energy to produce a flower. Then, when the flowering cycle arrives, and the first couple of flowers open, you will then need to move your plant away from the direct sun to encourage - longer lasting flowers. Hot sun deteriorates Oncidium flowers quickly. After the blooms have faded, cut back the flower spike or branches and move the plant back to a sunny spot to begin the next growth cycle.
In the language of flowers, orchids mean 'love, beauty and refinement'. Orchids are found everywhere in Belize, tropical Asia, Central America, and Australia. Some other colors you will find the Oncidium in, are: blue, brown, cream, green, pink, purple, red, white and yellow.


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As reported by Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski, Avery Johnson is no longer the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets, now with a 14-14 record, have been underwhelming during their first season in Brooklyn, and Johnson's firing comes on the heels of star point guard Deron Williams publicly complaining about the shortcomings of Johnson's offensive system. You may remember that Williams was widely blamed for Jerry Sloan's departure from the Utah Jazz. Williams better get used to carrying the "coach killer" label throughout the rest of his career.
It's a tough exit for Johnson, who was named the coach of the month in November after leading his team to an 11-4 record to start the season, and was once considered one of the best coaches in the NBA. It's unlikely that we've seen the last of the Little General, though. If he doesn't find another head coaching job, he's likely to land a studio gig somewhere.
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Naïve facts for kids(Redirected from Naive)
Naïve (pronounce: "na-EEV") is a French word which is used in English to mean that someone is very simple and does not understand about the dangers around them. Someone who is naïve does not have enough experience of life to know about things he or she ought to know. Very often they may be very trusting, not realizing that some people in the world are evil.
The word is sometimes spelt in English without the French double dot on the letter i: "naive". It is an adjective. The noun is naïveté, but is sometimes spelt naïvety in English. It is similar in meaning to the word "innocent", but it is not always bad to be naive, though it may seem.
The word naive is used in other special ways in the arts and sciences. It often means "lack of experience", but it does not necessarily mean it in a critical way.
- Naïve art is art which is created by people who have not been trained as artists.
- Naïve realism is the way that most people see and understand the world.
- In ecology it can mean animals that have not learned to be afraid of other animals that might attack and eat them.


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The actual city of Nasca gets a lot of hit-and-runs. Tourists stop by on their way to peek at the ancient lines, stay a night in town and pick up their trail the next morning. Although the town has adjusted to the high influx of tourism, there isn't an abundance of restaurants. That said, the available eateries do have character.
The main market throbs with activity along Lima, between Grau and Arica (daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m.) Nearby is Supermarket Raulito (Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Grau, between Bolognesi and Lima). Another market, much larger and more rustic, is one block from the Plaza de Armas, on Callao. The cheapest diners in Nasca line the east and west sides of the main plaza. Nasca has no vegetarian-only restaurant, but many eateries do offer meatless dishes.
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