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Are you looking for a simple way to make Father's Day special for the Dads in your life? Then check out these adorable, free printable necktie-shaped bottle tags and cupcake toppers . I included four different tags. Some are more elegant and some are more playful and you can choose which ones fit the Dads in your life. These are so easy to make that even the kids could help cut these out or help assemble them. Plus, you probably already have most of the supplies to complete this project at home! [Read more…]
DIY Upcycled Chalkboard Easter Eggs
My entire family loves Easter and we always seem to acquire so many plastic Easter eggs after the holiday has come and gone. I always try to think of fun and creative ways to upcycle these boring plastic Easter eggs and this year I decided to do Chalkboard Easter Eggs. These are so easy to make and you and your kids can have so much fun decorating them with designs and cute, short sayings or designs! [Read more…]
Homemade DIY Mint Bath Salts
With St. Patricks day coming up around the corner it's such a great time to whip up some homemade gifts to give out to your loved ones. I made these Homemade DIY Mint Bath Salts as a present to myself and they turned out so cute I made a few more batches! [Read more…]
DIY Spa Sock Cupcake Tutorial & Cupcake Wrapper Template
I just love making these spa sock cupcakes and who doesn't like warm fuzzy socks? I wrapped this sock cupcake for my daughter's teacher for Valentine's Day, but you can make these for any holiday or occasion. These cute treats make great, inexpensive gifts for your kids' teachers, for friends, bridal or baby showers, or even inexpensive party favors for your tween or teen's birthday party. They are quick and easy to put together and I just love how they look wrapped in cellophane and tied with a pretty ribbon. If you are using these as favors, these would also look adorable if they were set up on a tiered cake plate or on a cupcake tree. [Read more…]
DIY EOS Lip Balm Printable Valentine Card
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you will love our cute free printable cards, made to hold those cool EOS lip balms. My tween loves to collect different EOS lip balms and these make fun Valentine's Day treats for kids, tweens, teens or adults. These are so simple to make and we have created two different printable cards. One is Valentine's Day themed and the other, you can use to give these fun lip balms as small gifts, all year long.
You can buy EOS lip balms just about everywhere. They sell them at Target, Walmart and at most drug stores for around $3-4. I sometimes buy them with coupons at Ulta stores too. CVS and Walgreens carries the Beauty 360 brand, made by Revo, which is a similar size to the EOS lip balm brand. You can also buy the Revo brand at the Dollar Tree, under the name Chap Ice for just a dollar! It is about half the size, but at a better price. I have included smaller printable cards to fit the smaller Dollar Tree Chap Ice/Revo lip balms.
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Easy DIY Gift In a Jar – Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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DIY Hair Tie Tutorial with 3 Free Printable Tags and Free Template
I'm sure you have seen these no-snag hair ties at stores like Anthropologie, Sephora and Claire's. They are great because they won't cause breakage to your hair or leave big dents in your hair like regular hair rubber bands. They are made of fold over elastic, which is gentle to the hair and this type of elastic comes in so many fun colors, prints, and textures. I saw some of these hair ties at my local bookstore the other day for $11 for a 4-pack. It costs pennies to make these yourself, plus they are quick and easy to make. You can also attach beads or flowers to jazz them up or just leave them plain. If you scroll down, you can see a hair tie that I made for my daughter with a pretty silver, rhinestone-studded flower attached. They also double as a bracelet until you are ready to put your hair up in a pony. I made this pretty blue set for my good girlfriend and exercise buddy. We go walking together while our kids are at school and I know she will love these for walking and biking. I used the printable template to make a pretty card to hold this set of hair ties, put them in a cellophane bag, tied them with some twine and attached a fun tag. [Read more…]
DIY Rainbow Loom Charm Valentines with Free Printables
My tween daughter recently started making all sorts of charms with her Rainbow Loom with the many tutorials online. Over the holidays, she made me a cute snowflake charm and I attached it to the pencil that I keep at my computer desk. My daughter makes these charms and since they stretch and loop around just about anything, she has charms attached to her backpack, her purse and her pencil case. She also makes them for friends at school.
I thought that Rainbow Loom charm valentines would be a cute idea for tweens since most are no longer buying the character valentines. There are many different types of Rainbow Loom charms and some are easy and others more complicated. If you are making them for the whole class, I suggest choosing an easier design or your tween can make them for siblings, neighbors or just for their close friends as something extra special. Some of the fun ones that I have seen are flowers, hearts, mustaches, animals. [Read more…]
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If you have been thinking about taking the plunge and buying either a Silhouette Cameo or Silhouette Portrait electronic cutting machine, Silhouette America is offering some great machine and Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software bundles at a discount. If you already own a Silhouette Machine, they are offering 40% off their Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software. The upgraded designer edition software usually is priced at $49.99 and with the coupon code you will get it for just $29.99. Use Coupon Code BARGAIN to get the Designer Edition software at this price from July 22-31st, 2014. [Read more…]


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My reason for asking is that my previous two kids have a health condition that was not diagnosed until about age 1, but that first year they were in a lot of pain and every nap or bed time was a physical beating to get them still. I realize now it was health related and this changed the minute we got health under control. This baby has some of the same quirks, but not nearly as severe. He is a beating to get down. Similar to my girls. I never really thought that babies were peaceful little creatures as I've never had a baby that just cuddled in.
We won't test this baby for a few months, but I'm just trying to sort out his sleep and am wondering if he is some range of normal.

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Punch pubs looks punchy, but has it learned lessons of its past?
The company's leaders need to realise that getting drunk on squeezing publicans and punters will be counter productive to Punch's long term health
The company's leaders need to realise that getting drunk on squeezing publicans and punters will be counter productive to Punch's long term health
Beer company gets very patriotic ahead of November's election.
In the past Venezuela's socialist government has accused Polar's owner of trying to destabilize the country
Get hoppy treats and apple-based goodies delivered to your door
The makers say the beverage could explain why wine was the preferred sacred drink in the Bible
An era in British beer is ending, and a new one beginning, says Will Hawkes
'It's been a lot of trial and error, but it's so exciting when an approach finally works,' says Dr Kristopher Waynant
Larger pubs, looking to reduce their debts, have allowed smaller groups to expand faster
It can add tartness and acidity, or dryness, or – and this is where the controversy really rages – cloying sweetness
Calories in alcoholic drinks are 'empty' because they hold no nutrtional value
Settle down for the festive season with a dark, warming brew
Brewing up a discount: Leffe is among the beers on offer in a cashback deal
AB InBev is set to buy SABMiller for about $108 billion
Climate change and an unusually warm Autumn is preventing Cantillon from brewing its signature sour beers
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Monday September 26, 2016
Florida: The press conference to officially announce Mississippi State AD Scott Stricklin as Florida's new AD will be tomorrow, reports Dan Wolken of USA Today.
LSU: A look at LSU's plans and their path forward. Coach O: "We're all contractors. I'm in charge of the lights, you're in charge of the paint."
Video: Nick Saban rips LSU's handling of Les Miles
Texas: A week after alluding to making a change, Charlie Strong said Monday he will not demote Vance Bedford as defensive coordinator. "It's not like all of a sudden Vance forgot how to coach defense," he said. "You're three games into it. I don't see at that point how that would help us."
Mississippi State: Sources tell FootballScoop sitting FBS athletic directors have already begun the process of discussions with Mississippi State about their athletic director position. Last week we shared the news of current Mississippi State AD Scott Stricklin being the lead candidate at Florida.
Lincoln University (D-II – MO): Head coach Mike Jones has been let go. Outside linebackers coach Lee Johnson will serve as interim head coach.
LSU: In addition to the moves disclosed yesterday on The Scoop, LSU has promoted Austin Thomas to general manager, Eric Mateos to tight ends coach and Dennis Johnson to outside linebackers coach. Bradley Dale Peveto will focus solely on special teams. Director of football operations Dean Dingman is no longer with the program.
Plenty of additional thoughts on the moves at LSU coming later today on The Scoop. In the meantime, relive the top 10 moments of the Les Miles era.
Les discussed his firing with Dan Patrick on Monday morning.
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:: You Are My Sunshine ::by :: GaleStorm Artworks ::
Fine art print on bright white, fine poly-cotton blend, matte canvas using latest generation Epson archival inks. Individually trimmed and hand stretched museum wrap over 1-1/2" deep wood stretcher bars. Includes wall hanging hardware.
'...you make me happy, when skies are gray' ♪♫
With a box of crayon's and blank sheet of paper, he said to me, 'draw Levi' ...'make a sun'...'make little tiny ANTS' ...'draw grass and hearts'...'make balloons'...'make puppy-hat!'...and so we made some art together, my grandson and I. ♥
Abstract drawing collaboration with my 2 year old grandson, Levi.
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February 14, 2014 8:30 AM
The Klein Center City Senior Program will host its weekly Shabbat program at the Jewish Community Services Building.
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10:30 a.m. — A Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Rabbi Beth Janus
11:30 a.m. — A hot kosher lunch from Betty the Caterer. This week's menu includes: chicken gumbo soup, barbecued chicken breast, baked sweet potato; winter blend vegetables. challah roll and birthday cake.
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Guest blog by Patrick Reyes, the digital strategy and analysis manager for Buick and GMC.
I recently read a blog post from Justin Kistner (through SocialFresh) where he theorizes that "social media" will reach its peak by 2012. If social media is dying how can organizations set themselves up for success in this continuously growing and evolving area?
We've all read blogs or articles that say "90 percent of social media is just showing up" and we likely know that success in this space can only happen if leadership embraces the strategy and is willing to invest in it. A good friend of mine, Bryan Willmert, gives an example in a post where references Ford is investing 25 percent of its marketing budget in the social web.
He also gives five thoughts on how companies can embrace the social web:
- Allocate budget to hire a "Social Media Guru".
- Find the right person for the job (leverage social tools such as LinkedIn or Twitter to find that person).
- Work one-on-one with your "Social Media Guru" so they know how to market you (no one knows your business better than you do).
- Let them run with it and teach you along the way so you understand where your investment is going and what is coming back.
- Keep an open mind and don't hang on to the ways that you always have done things.
In my perfect world, I'd structure the organization to have a Community Manager who manages a department responsible for the social web and new technologies. (Note: I'm coming from the perspective of a large corporation and this may not apply to smaller companies.)
The people in this role have a working and personal knowledge of how to leverage tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Foursquare, and CitizenTube for business growth. They use the tools daily and have first-hand experience. They become a knowledge center for the company to educate other departments (c-suite, sales, marketing, customer service, HR, advertising, and PR) on how to best leverage for their area of expertise.
I've seen too many examples of companies that "sort of" jump in, because of the pact mentality, and add "social media" to someone's already full plate.
Now…will this organization exist in 2012 where Kistner's theory says social media will reach its peak? It may not in its proposed form. The social web, Web 2.0, or "new media" will continue to evolve, but it will be part of how companies are run, no matter what it's called.
Are you and your organization prepared to evolve with this shift in how we get our information and communicate? Or will you just "sort of" get it?
Patrick is a marketing professional who is looking for ways to break the status quo of traditional "spray and pray" advertising and infuse it with the power of the social web and building relationships. More importantly, he is a devoted husband, proud father of four, and passionate Detroit sports fan and Michigan State University alum.
Editors note: GO BEARS!!
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Great post patrick… and the editors notes are incredible!!!!!
I agree with Bryan – great post. Seems to me that social media is working so well right now because it facilitates personal connections that weren't possible before. I think the big question for 2012 and beyond is this: How can businesses make those personal connections in new ways when the popularity of current methods inevitably wane?
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Nice post, Patrick! You've hit on something even more compelling than social media dying. The agency is dying. At least the one we're all used to. There are firms that are evolving, but there are still many that create a Facebook Page and think they're on board the revolution. It goes so much deeper than that, and your post does a great job of showing that new ideas are needed.
First, thanks to Gini for giving me the stage on Spin Sucks! I'm very appreciative!
Michelle, I think everyone (both agency and client) need to be educated. From my experiences, clients can be responsible for "social media" but not have any participation. How do you effectively support a strategy when there isn't any experience using the tools in place?
Like I said above, the social web isn't dying, it's evolving.
I forgot…the one thing I disagree with is the Editor's Note. LOL!
Thanks for this post, Patrick. While I don't think social media is dying, I do think it's in a constant state of flux. New platforms, ideas, practices, habits, etc. are evolving every day. And that's why it's important for businesses not to underestimate the importance of having someone within their company who will make it a priority to keep up with it all. As the r/evolution continues, those who fall behind will find it very difficult to catch back up once they realize what they're missing.
Is there some type of pattern here where the majority of commenters favor the NFC Norse division? GO PACKERS!
I agree that the word dying needs to be replaced with the term evolving. As it evolves, I believe that the measurement tools will also evolve so that we can begin to make better business decisions, and so we can also better rationalize the resource expenditures on social media. Thereby increasing the buying by C level decision makers.
It certainly feels like we are facing another bubble, of sorts. There are only so many topics that be blogged and tweeted about until we just start repeating ourselves, over and over and over…. again. Now it seems like blog posts are remakes of old blog posts or posts that summarize and categorize prior posts. My guess is that it will eventually be back to basics and that the only people that really benefit, marketing-wise, will be those who were in the game first. See my related post, "Is Social Media a Ponzi Scheme?" http://bit.ly/9WDsXY
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There is a lot of repetition but within that there can be clarification. One of the biggest mistakes businesses make is thinking that because they know how to post a tweet or update their status that they are now qualified to manage their social media marketing campaign. Your suggestion of hiring a social media guru is invaluable. Spend the money. It will be worth the investment.
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Last September was a time for experimentation. Ryne Sandberg was an interim manager. He started infielder Cesar Hernandez 22 times in center field. He flipped Darin Ruf to right field for 11 starts and played him every day in various positions. He acclimated Cody Asche, a rookie third baseman, to the majors.
This September? The plan is muddled. The potential additions from the minors - with Maikel Franco the exception - are familiar names.
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For the first time in several transfer windows, David Moyes was able to revive his squad in 2012, bringing in Nikica Jelavic, Darron Gibson, Steven Pienaar, Steven Naismith and Kevin Mirallas.
With these new additions, Moyes still uses his familiar 4-4-1-1 system, sometimes shifting to 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2, but with better players now at his disposal he has also been able to advance his side's approach.
Not only emphasising possession and passing more, Everton have also been far more willing to be the aggressor this season, looking to attack rather than simply work out how to suppress an opponent, due to limited resources.
This progress is reflected by Opta Stats from EPL Index that show Everton to have had more shots than every side they have faced this season. They have also had more possession in seven out of nine matches and created more chances in all but one.
In Everton's current line-up, many feel a combative midfielder and a more gifted passer would better suit the Toffees, instead of Leon Osman and Phil Neville, who have been used together in central midfield.
This may be so, however once Darron Gibson returns from injury, alongside Osman, the Toffees have a far better core, and with the option of Fellaini dropping back in the middle as well, it makes more sense for Moyes to look elsewhere.
Wider players have been the key this season, as those in the middle look to simply spread the play and give those on the flanks an opportunity for a two-on-one. With this the foundation of the Toffees' play so far, this may well be where Moyes looks for further expansion.


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In a dramatic and unusual move by a network news division, CBS announced that "60 Minutes" will recant its Oct. 27 report on the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, last year, which was based on information from a security officer's account of events.
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With the expansion complete at its original location, West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe's newest deli and cafe launched Wednesday. »Read Full Blog Post
Lisa Hostetler, the former curator of photographs at the Milwaukee Art Museum, will become the curator-in-charge of the George Eastman House's photography department by the end of the year, it was announced today.
Hostetler left the Milwaukee Art Museum last summer to take a post as the curator of photography for the Smithsonian Museum of American Art. »Read Full Blog Post(3)
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"This American Life" favorite Mike Birbiglia will perform live at the Pabst Theater on March 8.
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Brothers Mark and Dan Zierath have opened their third Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub, this one in downtown Waukesha.
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Will Claiborne's Wonderlic Hurt Him?
There's a report that claims LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne scored a 4 (out of a possible 50) on his Wonderlic test. The Wonderlic is used to measure intelligence and a higher score is always better, but how big of a deal is it really?
Greg Gabriel of the National Football Post explains the Claiborne situation in this piece.
Our take: Claiborne has been diagnosed with a learning disability which effects his ability to perform on standardized tests, not the football field. Although he may not appear on Jeopardy anytime soon, he's one of the very best cornerback prospects in the last several years of the draft and there's no reason a team shouldn't select him very high in the first round.
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After months of anticipation, Nike unveiled it's new uniforms for the 2012 NFL season. The Nike media site claims these brand new fatigues to have several upgrades over the ones provided by Reebok over the past ten or so years.
Key features include:
LIGHTER ?The Nike jersey and pant, wet or dry are lighter than previous versions.
FLYWIRE TECHNOLOGY- Eliminates layers, reduces weight, and provides lockdown fit.
ZONED MESH VENTILATION ? Provides cooling zones for optimal thermoregulation.
ZONED STRENGTH - High tenacity, stretch material, for light weight lockdown strength.
CUT FOR MOBILITY ? Four-way stretch, hydrophobic materials enable range of motion wet or dry.
STRETCH TWILL NUMBERS ? Four-way stretch even on numbering system.
CUSTOMIZABLE BASELAYER PADDING ? Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong baselayer with integrated lightweight, Deflex padding offering customizable flexible protection.
DEFLEX PADDING - Lightweight, flexible impact protection integrated into top ?hit zone? areas.
ALUMINUM D-RING BELT - Aircraft-grade aluminum D-ring belt reduces weight.
The uniform also features the Nike Vapor Game Sock ? a highly innovative sock designed specifically for football. The knee-high design combines compression, Nike Pro inspired cushioning, mesh venting and structure precisely where needed.
The Nike Vapor Jet 2.0 Gloves deliver a lightweight, breathable and articulated fit combined with innovative Magnigrip on the palms and between the fingers for a tacky grip suitable for all weather conditions. The team logo is featured prominently on the palm when athletes interlock both hands.
The Nike Vapor Talon Elitecleat is designed to maximize speed with premium performance attributes including adaptive traction, Hyperfuse construction and carbon fiber strength. Utilizing the best of Nike?s proven technologies, it provides lightweight traction and durability and a lockdown fit. Built for diverse ground conditions, the adaptive traction system utilizes on-demand forefoot talon cleats for multi-directional field movement.
Our take: It's unclear if these new uniforms are going to revolutionize the game and make 300+ pound men run sub 4.5's but players will likely be happy with the lighter unis. Aside from the Seahawks and Saints uniform changes, most of the teams look identical so there's probably not a great need to run out and purchase the new jerseys right away if you have a 2011 Reebok version.
Blount Wants No Part of Richardson
Many mock drafts have suggested that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take Alabama running back Trent Richardson with their fifth-overall draft pick. Although Richardson is an exciting player, the Bucs already have a former 1,000 yard rusher in the fold in LeGarrete Blount.
Yahoo Sports Mike Tanier expounds upon Blount's refreshing honesty when asked about the situation.
Our take: It's impossible to imagine the Bucs not being a better team with Trent Richardson in their backfield. With a pair of Pro Bowl guards such as Carl Nicks and Davin Joseph, Tampa needs playmakers on offense and Richardson is one. It's refreshing that LeGarrette Blount didn't give a politically correct "best thing for the team" type of answer, but if Richardson is still on the board at the fifth-overall pick they have to consider him.
Parcells is a Wanted Man
It was widely reported that the New Orleans Saints are trying to convince former Giants, Jets, Patriots and Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells to run the show in "The Big Easy" this season while head coach Sean Payton is suspended. It appears that New Orleans was not and is not alone in their pursuit of "The Big Tuna."
According to this Pro Football Talk report, the Minnesota Vikings are trying to get Parcells to board their ship in the hopes of climbing out of the NFC North cellar.
Our take: Perhaps I'm missing something but I don't think Parcells is still the genius that maybe everyone else does. In New Orleans' case, they would likely be better off just promoting offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael to head coach for the year to maintain continuity. In Minnesota's case, lots of people including Parcells would be an upgrade over general manager Rick Spielman. That would make a little more sense.
Brief Ponderings
- Last week Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin, III refused to take part in a private workout for the Indianapolis Colts. Griffin not working out for the team that holds the top pick virtually ensures that Andrew Luck will go to the Colts and Griffin to the Redskins.
Perhaps Griffin feels that Washington is a better fit for him, in that bigger media market. Or possibly Griffin doesn't want to work out for a team that will likely not draft him anyway? Either way, Griffin will play in a division that already has Eli Manning, Michael Vick and Tony Romo in it and the NFC East will undoubtedly be the most interesting division in football, if not the best.
- Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco and his agent are trying to negotiate a new contract following their playoff run. Flacco lacks no confidence as he said this in a radio interview.
"I assume everybody thinks they're a top-five quarterback. I mean, I think I'm the best. I don't think I'm top five, I think I'm the best. I don't think I'd be very successful at my job if I didn't feel that way," Flacco explained.
All professional athletes are confident, that goes along with the job. Quarterbacks have to be confident and when you're discussing a contract extension you need to promote your worth.
With all of that said, Joe Flacco is insane if he thinks he's anywhere near the best quarterback in football. He's a game manager who can be great at times and awful at times. He's pretty much an average quarterback by most accounts.
A better way to handle the "Top 5 question" would have been to point out the team's success with himself under center and say he believes he's among the elite. That may have even provoked some backlash but at least it's respectable.
Charlie Bernstein is the NFL Insider for ESPNFlorida.com and ESPN 1080 and 1040 in Orlando/Tampa and Editor-in-Chief of Sports Media Interactive, covering the National Football League, NCAA, and National Basketball Association. Charlie covers the Jacksonville Jaguars for FoxSports and has been featured on the NFL Network and Sirius NFL Radio. Charlie is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. You can follow Charlie on Twitter @nflcharlie


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It's estimated that thousands of people in this area lack access to food, that's why dumping hunger is a priority for some local businesses. Western States CAT, Wells Fargo and Albertsons have joined together to collect food and raise money for local food banks.
Collecting 450,000 pounds of food is this year's goal.
Each dollar donated lets the food bank purchase five pounds of food," said Corby Hammond. "Which equates to almost three meals per dollar donated. So we're encouraging both food and monetary donations and we just hope the community will give a big turnout and help us make this a record breaking year for dump hunger."
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I bought 2-Cranberry, 1-Teal and 1-Purple and if they had a Cobalt Blue I'd have bought that to. They came extremely well packed and the folks on the phone are very helpful. The colors are great and we love the lights in the double globes. They really fit in our "new" 1910 home. These were just what we were looking for. We'd definitely buy again from Touch of Class!!!
Beautiful coloring. Antique looking. Perfect fit. Just a little discoloration the white flute but hidden once the lid is put on. Nice purchase.
I ordered two of the purple as I liked the two cranberry lights I had bought earlier, and they are very much alike. The purple lights came in two different shades of purple, one had a black cord and one a see thru gold cord. The clear inner glass was frosted to within 2 in. of the top on one and 4 in. on the other. One light is beautiful and the other is its sick sibling. With all that said I would still buy them and just wish they were better matched.
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The Perkins logo is a familiar sight at trade shows and exhibitions around the world. It's a way of promoting and raising awareness of the brand, with our company, our products, our standards and our services on display.
By being there, we're giving support to our local distributors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), who are often exhibiting at the same event. It's all part of being a global company with a local presence.
Trade shows and exhibitions offer us the chance to show our products, meet our existing customers, and introduce ourselves to new ones.
The Perkins stand is a focal point for potential distributors and OEMs to study our products, meet our experts, hear about our services and aftermarket support, and pick up leaflets and information.
"Trade shows and exhibitions enable us to promote our brand on the ground, all over the world. We use them to demonstrate our commitment to excellence, and to support our local distributors and OEMs. They are an important way for new customers to get to know Perkins and all we stand for."
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Sometimes we provide heritage engines to the delight of the enthusiasts. It's one more way of attracting potential customers and OEMs to our stand, where we can demonstrate to them the quality, reliability and service that the Perkins brand stands for.
For our sales teams, an exhibition provides the opportunity to meet new potential customers, follow up sales leads, and cement relationships with existing customers. Meeting people face to face is often the best way to raise awareness of our brand and get across the message about the quality of our products, and the reliability of the services we offer.
At distributor exhibitions too, we have the opportunity to promote the Perkins brand. Especially in new and expanding markets like China, they enable us to raise awareness of what we have to offer among important new customers.
We're a global company, but our local presence at trade shows exhibitions enables us to actively support our distributors and OEMs around the world.
Bauma China 2016, which runs from November 22-25, gives Perkins an ideal opportunity to demonstrate its continued commitment to the China market and its customers there. Perkins will have a range of industrial engines on display, including – for the first time in China – an engine larger than 7.1 litres, and its new Perkins® Syncro 2.8 litre engine.
Perkins will be taking its world-class power solutions to Bauma China 2016 in November to demonstrate its continued commitment to the China construction market.
An important show for Perkins, the biannual Bauma China will see a wide range of Perkins engines on display along with the company's leading aftermarket offerings.Learn more
Perkins is already gearing up to make a big impression at this year's International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition (EIMA). The expo is the ideal platform to promote the benefits of the Perkins engine range to the agricultural sector and raise brand awareness in Italy, Europe and the rest of world.
Perkins is exhibiting at EIMA – in Bologna, Italy, from November 9 to 13 – along with distribution partner BU Power Systems Italia.
Perkins will be at the show to promote developments across its full line-up of engines. Products to support the agricultural and telehandler sectors and which meet current and future emissions standards, will be on show.Learn more
A team from Perkins is at a top trade event in Sweden to promote two important products to leading figures in the rental market.
The team is showing off our compact but powerful 404F-E22TA engine, along with our recently-launched Perkins Diesel Engine Oil at the influential European Rental Association (ERA) annual conference in Stockholm.
As well as being a showcase for our products, the event – which we're sponsoring for the second time this year – gives people connected with the rental sector the chance to meet up for high-level talks, presentations, workshops and seminars.Learn more
With China Power 2016, Perkins renews its commitment to equipment manufacturers in the electric power sector. This year's event will see us present two new engines and aftermarket solutions which will help Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to succeed in a competitive environment.China Power 2016 runs for three days, from May 24-26 and is one of the largest power generation shows in Asia. Held every year, China Power 2016 will be attended by exhibitors from around the world, while organisers are confident that visitor numbers this year will exceed previous years. Learn more
Perkins laid out its plans at Bauma 2016 for powering the construction sector of tomorrow. The innovative Perkins® Syncro range – a flexible engine offering designed to meets the needs of global equipment manufacturers – was launched at the show. An extension of our industrial range to cover power requirements from 8.2 up to 597 kW (11-800 hp) attracted strong interest as did a wide range of service and support options including the new Perkins diesel engine oil and Platinum Protection.Perkins reinforced its position as a true global partner for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the construction sector at Bauma 2016 – the biggest yet, with 580,000 visitors from 200 countries. Learn more
This year's Middle East Electricity (MEE) exhibition in Dubai was another successful event for Perkins. Our engines powered more than a third of the generators on display with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). While all Perkins exhibits generated discussion among attendees, the 400 Series gas engine created a lot of excitement.Perkins reinforced its market dominance at the MEE exhibition in Dubai with a large presence of Perkins distributors and OEMs. More than a third of about 170 generators from 20 gas and diesel engine manufacturers on show were powered by Perkins engines. Learn more
The annual Rental Show sponsored by the American Rental Association (ARA) gave Perkins an opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to this important market. At the show, Perkins 404F-E22TA engine was awarded a prize for innovative products by the influential Rental Equipment Register (RER) magazine.Perkins enjoyed a successful exhibition at the Rental Show 2016, buoyed by strong interest in our engines and an award for innovation from RER. The annual showpiece of the ARA, the Rental Show gave us the opportunity to reinforce our position as the trusted choice for the global rental market. Learn more
In January 2016, Perkins made its first appearance at LAMMA, the UK's largest farm machinery and services showcase. The event was held at the 125-acre East of England Showground, Peterborough, UK, and gave us the opportunity to demonstrate our continuing commitment to end users, dealers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the agricultural sector.LAMMA '16 was held over two days, with more than 40,000 end users visiting the 900 exhibitors at the site. Perkins was appearing in partnership with DiPerk Power Solutions, our appointed distributor for Great Britain. Learn more
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My daughter is usually a good eater, but lately she's been arching her back and kicking her legs a lot during feedings. She's obviously hungry, but doesn't stay latched on for long. She passes gas during the feedings as well. I've tried changing positions and burping her more often, but it doesn't seem to be working. Is anyone else experiencing this?
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AHHHH!!! I am dealing with this, too!!!! He is constantly trying to sit up while I nurse him and does the back arching, too. If I take him off, he is trying to find my breast again!!!
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Yep, my DD is teething. So nursing hurts even though she is hungry. It's been very upseting for her.
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My LO does this too, and she's on meds for an ear infection right now which can cause a tummy ache so I asked my doctor on Friday, and she said that it's a developmental thing. It's SO ANNOYING when she does it while eating.
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I JUST figured out what to do: We gave her some Hyland's teething tabs about 30 minutes before I thought she'd be eating. It totally did the trick. She's been kicking, squirming and delatching for weeks now. I'm so glad we tried them!
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She's gaining weight just fine, and is generally a happy baby. I'm thinking that maybe her stomach is just changing. I have an appointment with the pedi on thurs, so I'll bring it up then and see what she says. Thanks for the responses though. I'm thinking that in the meantime I may drink some fennel tea myself since I've heard that it helps with gas.
The doctor prescribed Blevit, a mixture of chamomile and fennel (anis) to be mixed with water. We'll see how it works. Seems a lot of people on these boards in general are all about diagnosing their LOs with reflux and that's simply not always the case. Although they may share some symptoms, babies can have gas, etc, without putting thses labels on them.
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InfoSphere Workload Replay can capture local and remote DB2 for z/OS production workloads plus all the information that is needed to replay them:
- The original application timing
- Order of execution
- Transaction boundaries
- Isolation levels
- Other SQL and application characteristics
Built-in reporting tools identify accuracy and performance differences between replayed workloads, which reduces the effort that is required to analyze how changes in the z/OS environment might impact critical workloads.
Figure 1. Capturing and replaying DB2 for z/OS workloads
Key themes of this release include improved performance, greater deployment flexibility, and more fine-grained control of the capture and replay process.
64-bit support
Version 2.1 of InfoSphere Workload Replay takes advantage of the Guardium V9 GPU 50 64-bit support, which increases scalability and workload processing capacity. When you deploy InfoSphere Workload Replay for the first time, the 64-bit version is installed automatically. If you plan to upgrade from version 1.1 to version 2.1, you can continue to run on the 32-bit version of Guardium or upgrade to 64-bit.
Export and import workloads
In an enterprise environment, production and test environments are likely isolated from each other for security reasons. Likewise, environments might be geographically distributed with only limited network connectivity between servers. Previously, with a centralized Workload Replay v1.1 server deployment it was not possible or practical to capture and replay workloads in a decentralized environment.
Figure 2. Centralized server deployment cannot be used in decentralized environments
To allow for capturing and replaying the same workload in separated environments, Workload Replay v2.1 introduces workload export and import. You can use this new feature to securely transfer captured workloads between servers in decentralized deployments.
Limited or no network connectivity might exist between the source and the target Workload Replay servers. In those cases, intermediary storage areas temporarily store the workload in external FTP or Secure copy (SCP) servers that are accessible to either the source or the target server. You can move workloads between these storage areas manually by using physical media, such as hard disks or DVDs.
Figure 3. Transferring captured workloads in decentralized deployments
Export a workload
Assume that you captured a production workload. You review it by using the capture report and now want to replay the workload in a test environment that is not connected to the production environment. In the Workload Replay web console, the two workloads are displayed.
Figure 4. Listing captured workloads in the source server
Before a workload can be moved to intermediary storage Workload Replay packages the workload with the required information from the source environment. The user ID that you use to capture the workload must have the Can Export Workload privilege on the source subsystem to invoke the export task in the Workload Replay web console.
Figure 5. Creating a workload file on the source Workload Replay server
During workload export the required information is assembled in a self-contained, encrypted workload file. You can then transfer the encrypted file from the source Workload Replay server to any accessible FTP or SCP server.
Figure 6. Identifying workloads to upload to external storage
Use the
upload workload file CLI command to upload an
encrypted workload file to an FTP or SCP server.
Figure 7. Uploading a workload file to an FTP server from the source
When the workload file is uploaded successfully to intermediary storage, remove the encrypted file from the source Workload Replay server by deleting the exported workload in the web console.
Figure 8. Removing an exported workload file from the source Workload Replay server
When network connectivity is nonexistent or slow between the target server and the intermediary storage, move the workload file to an FTP or SCP server that the target Workload Replay server can access.
Import a workload
To import a captured workload into a target Workload Replay server, use the CLI console to download the encrypted workload file to the Workload Replay server, and then import the workload.
Issue the
download workload file command in the CLI console
and provide the required information. Include the connectivity information
for the FTP or SCP server where the workload file is located and the
workload file name.
Figure 9. Downloading a workload file from an FTP server onto the target server
The download operation stores the encrypted workload file in an internal working directory on the target Workload Replay server.
You can display a list of imported workload files with the
show workload files CLI command.
Figure 10. Identifying workload files to import
Import the workload file to the target server with the Import task in the SQL Workloads tab of the target's Workload Replay web console. You can give the imported workload a different name, for example if a workload with the original name exists on the target server.
Figure 11. Importing a workload file
The import operation decrypts and unpacks the encrypted workload file and associates the workload with a database connection. The user ID that you use to capture the workload must have the Can Import Workload privilege for the associated subsystem to import workloads.
Figure 12. Reviewing workload tasks for an imported workload
After a captured workload is successfully imported, create a capture report or transform the imported workload in preparation for replaying the workload on the target Workload Replay server.
The workload file remains on the server after the workload was imported.
To free up storage on the target server, you can delete the downloaded
workload file with the
delete workload file CLI command.
Figure 13. Deleting an imported workload file
Consider using the export and import feature to temporarily or permanently archive captured workloads in a secure location outside the Workload Replay server. This way, you can establish a workload library that can be shared as needed.
Capture LOB and XML data
As a workload is captured, the Workload Replay server collects capture information about host variables and parameters that are used in each executed SQL statement or stored procedure call. If the application manipulates large object (LOB) or XML data, large amounts of data are streamed by S-TAP to the Workload Replay server and then stored there.
In certain application scenarios, the return code and result count (rows that are returned or modified) of the SQL statement's (or stored procedure calls) might not depend on the actual input LOB or XML values. Since the Workload Replay report analysis does not compare data values in result sets, you might choose to not capture the actual input values and instead use generated dummy data. Dummy data eliminates the need to transfer and store the original LOB and XML data on the server.
Let's look at two examples.
- An application periodically inserts 0.5 KB CLOB data that contains item descriptions. The DB2 return code for the INSERT operation is identical, irrespective of whether the CLOB reads "Feel the incredibly soft touch…" or "123456789012345678901234567890…". If the results of subsequent SQL executions do not depend on whether something is incredibly soft or just a generated value, capture the length information of the description and reduce the amount of data to stream, store, and process.
- Another application might call a stored procedure that processes an incoming XML document and depending on the content return one or more rows. The stored procedures business logic might return different result set sizes if you call the stored procedure with generated data. In this case, replaying the workload with generated data might be problematic because workload replay results are potentially impacted and the Workload Replay comparison reports are not accurate.
Generally speaking you must determine whether the following criteria apply to your environment:
- Is the accuracy of the replay results impacted if generated LOB or XML data is used during replay?
- Does the replay environment need to contain the exact same data as the source environment after a workload is replayed?
- Can the existing (hardware and network) infrastructure support the
- Timely streaming of large amounts of data between the capture environment and the Workload Replay server (during capture) and between the Workload Replay server and the target environment (during replay).
- Storage of large amounts of data on the Workload Replay server.
If use of generated LOB and XML data is unacceptable during workload replay, configure capture to record actual data values (up to a maximum of 32 KB as only length information is collected beyond that value).
Figure 14. Defining whether XML and LOB data is captured
LOB and XML data values are currently not displayed in the capture, transform, or comparison reports.
Filter captured SQL when replaying workloads
While a workload replay is in progress, extraneous SQL activity can occur on shared subsystems. For example, a performance monitor might run in the background or other applications might execute. Version 2.1 of InfoSphere Workload Replay introduces filters for you to limit the SQL execution information that is collected during workload replay.
If you anticipate SQL activity on the replay system that is irrelevant to your evaluation, consider defining a replay capture filter.
Because filters do not restrict the SQL that executes while a replay is in progress, this extraneous SQL might still impact the behavior (and performance) of the workload that is replayed.
If no filters are defined (or you only use less restrictive filters than during workload capture), new SQL might show in the workload comparison report. Likewise, if more restrictive filters are defined for workload replay, the comparison report might report SQL as missing.
Define replay capture filters in the replay wizard of the Workload Replay web console.
Figure 15. Reviewing workload replay options
You can retrieve the original capture filter and modify it as necessary to account for differences in your replay environment.
Figure 16. Defining replay capture filters
Keep in mind that some filters incur a higher S-TAP usage. For example, schema level filters require more parsing of the SQL statements to determine whether they are referencing the specified database object or not.
Map static SQL collection IDs when you transform captured workloads
If your workload takes advantage of static SQL, the associated packages (also called application packages) must be present in your source environment. Starting with version 2.1, InfoSphere Workload Replay supports collection mapping to allow for accurate workload replay of statically executed SQL in environments where packages are in different collections.
You can map captured collection information in the workload transformation wizard of the Workload Replay web console.
Figure 17. Reviewing workload transformation options
When you map collection IDs, keep in mind that the replay user ID (or user IDs) must be authorized to execute packages in the mapped collection.
Figure 18. Defining collection ID mappings
For more information about these new features in InfoSphere Workload Replay for DB2 for z/OS, see the New features and enhancements document that is listed in Resources.
The key features in version 2.1 of InfoSphere Workload Replay for DB2 on z/OS are a blend of performance improvements, SQL capture and replay enhancements, and support for decentralized server deployments. With these features, you can use an even broader range of workloads to quickly analyze in a pre-production environment what impact any changes in your DB2 for z/OS environment might have on applications that run in production.
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Hilda Thibodeaux Richard
A Mass of Christian Burial for Hilda Thibodeaux Richard, 85, of Rayne was celebrated on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rayne. Father Kendal Faulk served as celebrant. Interment followed in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2, Rayne.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 4, 2013, from 4:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., with a rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in Duhon Funeral Home. Visitation continued on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Richard passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. in a Rayne care facility.
A longtime resident of Rayne, Mrs. Richard was also a 20 year resident of Franklin. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, and she served as a member of Ladies Altar Society.
Survivors include her daughter, Debra Richard Fusilier and husband, Roger, of Rayne; sons, Karl Richard and Ralph Breaux of Rayne; sisters, Ruby Gilliland of Broken Arrow, OK, and Mary Lou Bertrand of Florida; grandchildren, Jeremy Abshire and wife, Shantel, of Rayne, and Kaisha Trahan of Rayne; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Cohen Abshire of Rayne; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Preceding Mrs. Abshire in death were her parents, Sidney and Rose Richard Thibodeaux; husband, Ernest Richard; son, Curtis Joseph Breaux, Jr.; sister, Hazel Breaux; and brothers, Gus Thibodeaux, Ashton Thibodeaux, Gabriel Thibodeaux, and Larry Thibodeaux.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.duhonfuneralhome.com
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC of Rayne was entrusted with arrangements.


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2nd Annual Continuous Furnace Training Symposium in Mexico
Abbott Furnace is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Continuous Furnace Training Symposium to be held September 27th, 28th and 29th at the Fiesta Americana in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Presentations will be made in both Spanish and English.
Who Should Attend:
Operators, Technicians, Maintenance Personnel and Engineers involved in day to day operation of Continuous Belt Furnaces. Product Designers and Project Managers will also benefit from the practical information presented at the Symposium.
Symposium Overview:
Plan to attend the only symposium in North America focused on continuous furnaces. An excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of continuous furnaces in the applications of brazing and sintering, this event, which we limit to 50 attendees, will provide information that can be directly applied to their daily operations and problems. Question and answer sessions provide attendees with a venue to consult on current furnace issues and part problems.


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The LINCKS GPD
In Linux Journal Issue 11, we described a typical installation of LINCKS, described the functionality of its components, and briefly introduced the main application interface, xlincks. Since LINCKS is distributed with an online tutorial, and a 70-page xlincks manual, we will assume that you know the basics about operating xlincks. In this second and last part, we describe how to create your own views, or general presentation descriptors (GPD), as we call them. For a reference manual description of GPDs, see chapter 7 of the xlincks User's Manual, and for a technical overview description see Journal of Systems and Software.
As a running example, we will show you how to use xlincks to create an address book, and the GPDs used to enter and display data. We start out by designing our data structures, then describe the LINCKS object model, and finally show how the address book is represented in the object model. We briefly describe the automatic search for GPDs used in xlincks and show our first GPD, followed by a description of the GPD's parts. We conclude by extending the newly-created GPDs to demonstrate a few additional features.
In our address book, the two obvious objects are the person object containing personal information, such as: name, birth date, e-mail address, and private phone number, and the address object. An address object can be shared by different persons and contains the common street address and common phone number.
In LINCKS, each object consists of the following parts:
IMAGE storing any type of information which can be PostScript, object code, a GIF, or a name (string). The size must be less than 232-1 bytes and the content is single-valued. (Currently, xlincks can only handle IMAGEs containing zero-terminated strings.)
ATTRIBUTE describing or typing the object. The value of an attribute is a zero-terminated string shorter than 216-1 bytes. An attribute is named by two strings, a group tag and a field tag, where several attributes can share the same group tag, but the combination of group and field must be unique.
LINKS containing links to other objects. A link field is plural, that is, for each object it can contain several links to other objects, as opposed to the attributes, which are single-valued.
In Figure 1, the window with three entries is the person object where the image contains the person's name, the second line specifies the birth date, and the fourth line is a link to an address object. The second, bigger window is the node view applied to the same object. (To apply another view, click on the item, then on the "Expand..." menu item, and then choose the node view. See the previous article in Issue 11, or read the xlincks manual, for more information.) The first entry in the node view is the image, followed by all the attributes and finally the link section beginning with the SYSTEM:Parent entry.
Notice that the system creates the two attributes SYSTEM:Created and SYSTEM:Owner--this pair is a good example of two attributes sharing the same group tag. In general we use all capital letters for the group part and lower case letters, possibly initial capital letters, for the field part.
GPDs are named by a string, which may contain white space. xlincks looks for a specific GPD first in your own GPDmaps and then in the list of system GPDmaps. This allows you to override the system GPDs with your own specialized GPDs. Now, if you expand the Empty User 4's GPDmap line, you will get a window with your first GPDmap as in Figure 2.
Replace the <<table>> with the name of the new GPD, person and then move out of the line with ctrl-n. A new placeholder <<gpd>> will appear which we fill in with a one line description of the new GPD, view of person object, as in Figure 3. Now, expand (meta-l meta-e) the description line to get the empty GPD template seen in the bottom of Figure 3.
First, you add a link from the GPDmap by first clicking on the line Empty User 4's GPDmap followed by a click on the line <<gpdmap>> in the empty GPD, then on the Add Link button—resulting in <<gdpmap>> being replaced with a link to Empty User 4's GPDmap.
Second, we need to define the logical structure by describing the logical parts in the person object. Earlier, we defined the person object to contain a name and birth date. Now, move to <<direct>> line in the STRUCTURE section and replace it with the name of our GPD, person. The name of the GPD used in GPDmap must occur at least once in the STRUCTURE part. After moving out of the line, we replace the newly created empty: value with the parts in our person object: name and "birth date"--since the part name includes a space we must use quotation marks (otherwise it would be three parts!).
Third, now that we've defined the structure of the person object, we need to define where to store the information. The ACCESS section of the GPD defines where we store or retrieve the parts of the logical structure. We would like to store the person's name in the IMAGE part and his/her birth date in an ATTRIBUTE called ADDRESSBOOK:Date.
To specify the name component, we move to the <<direct>> in the ACCESS section and replace it with the name (the name of structure part). Then we move out of the line and replace the empty: value with IMAGE. The resulting GPD can be seen in Figure 4. A warning: any omitted ACCESS specification defaults to IMAGE!
To define where we find the "birth date" in the ACCESS part we move the cursor to the name line in the ACCESS section and do an insert closest plural (meta-l meta-i), with the result as shown in Figure 5. Replacing the direct line with birth date (without quotation marks!) and the empty: value line with ATTR ADDRESSBOOK Date gives us Figure 6. Notice that we use the keyword ATTR followed by the group tag (ADDRESSBOOK) and the field tag to define the storage place for birth date in an attribute.
Last, if we would like to try our new GPD, we need to create a place to store the object, say in our LINCKS home directory:
1) Click on the line "Linux on the Road"
2) Do an insert closest plural (meta-l meta-i)
3) Expand the item (using meta-l meta-e or ctrl-left-click)
4) Fill in the GPD as person
5) Expand the same line (person) which should result in a two-line window saying item and empty: birth date as seen in Figure 7.
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The Lions are staring 0-4 right in the face; not to mention 23 consecutive road losses.
After the 24-10 loss at Minnesota (13th straight loss at the Metrodome), they will travel to NFC North leading Green Bay on Sunday.
"It's rough but it's never too late," wide receiver Calvin Johnson said. "We've got plenty of time to turn this around. We are 0-3 right now, but we still have 13 left."
It's already reached broken-record stage. In all three losses, the Lions have let early leads evaporate by halftime. They have consistently followed up big plays with boneheaded plays. And, they continue to battle through injuries.
"It's not frustration," defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch said. "This team has a lot of fight. We're not going to back down from anybody. We are going to keep battling. We kept battling to the end in this game and that's what's going to help us turn the corner. The only thing we know how to do is go back to work."
The message from coach Jim Schwartz Sunday was the Lions need to develop a killer instinct. They need to learn how to finish games.
"We have the personnel, we have the talent," said defensive end Cliff Avril. "Now it's all about playing smart football and doing what we need to do to start finishing these games."
Some of the Lions' wounds were self-inflicted; others were caused by bad breaks, the kind of bad breaks losing football teams typically make.
"When you turn the ball over in the red zone (which the Lions did twice in the final four minutes), that's self-inflicted," Schwartz said. "When you give up an 80-yard run (which they did to Adrian Peterson), that's self-inflicted. There were others where I thought we made good plays and we had things called back. It wasn't because of a false start or any other bad penalty, it was called back because of aggressiveness and that's going to happen. We have to do a better job of not letting it happen."
There were three penalties against the Lions that turned the tide in the first half.
With the game tied 7-7, the Lions had a 16-yard run by fullback Jerone Felton to the Vikings' 8 nullified by a holding penalty against center Dominic Raiola. Pushed back, kicker Jason Hanson missed a 44-yard field goal.
The Lions thought they got the ball back when Avril sacked Brett Favre and forced a fumble that Vanden Bosch recovered at midfield. The play was nullified because Ndamukong Suh was cited for hitting Favre across the helmet.
Eight plays and a 6-yard touchdown run by Peterson later and the Vikings were up 14-10. That was a 10-point swing.
Then in the third quarter, cornerback Chris Houston had an interception nullified by an illegal contact penalty. The Vikings turned that break into a 31-yard field goal by Ryan Longwell.
"For us to keep blowing these games in the ways we've blown them -- don't get me wrong I'm not taking anything away from the Vikings, Eagles or Bears -- but we match up equally and there's no reason why we should be losing these games," safety Louis Delmas said.
- The Lions like their two-tight end formations. Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler combined for 13 catches, 104 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings. However, that was supposed to be a secondary weapon used to get teams off Calvin Johnson. With Nate Burleson out (ankle) and Shaun Hill not possessing the same arm strength as Matthew Stafford, the Lions have had to use the tight ends as a primary weapon, thus defeating the initial purpose.
- The linebacker position continues to be in turmoil. They went into the game Sunday without starting outside linebacker Zack Follett (concussion) and his would-be replacement Landon Johnson (neck). Ashlee Palmer wound up starting in Follett's spot, with DeAndre Levy (groin) returning to the middle and Julian Peterson on the other side. The Lions were left with special teams aces Isaiah Ekejiuba and Spencer Havner as the lone backups. On top of that, Levy went out in the second half, apparently re-aggravating the groin. The Lions may have to bring Caleb Campbell off the practice squad next week.
- RB Jahvid Best left the game early in the third quarter with a toe injury. He had missed some practice time in Week One with a toe injury, but he said this was a different injury. He had just 26 yards in seven carries before he went out; 16 came on one carry.
- DT Corey Williams got his second career interception, picking off a screen pass from his former teammate Brett Favre. "Brett told me I have the hands of a running back," Williams said.
- TE Brandon Pettigrew dropped a touchdown pass in Week One in Chicago and dropped two more passes on Sunday. "That's just something I am battling right now," he said. "It's really, I guess, just trying to do too much."
- SS C.C. Brown had a rough day. First, he blew his coverage on a 24-yard touchdown reception by Percy Harvin and then he was the last man to have a shot at Adrian Peterson on his 80-yard touchdown run and he was stiff-armed out of the way.
- OG Stephen Peterman (foot) left the game in the third quarter. He had missed two days of practice during the week with the same injury.
- QB Shaun Hill was 23 for 49 for 237 yards, but he threw two red zone interceptions in the final four minutes.


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During the college football bowl season, some teams get to go to San Diego, some go to Miami and others go to San Francisco.
Then, there are the other teams, teams that have to go to Detroit, Shreveport and Boise for their bowl games.
Sign me up for the first group of cities please. After all, no one really wants to go to Boise for a bowl game.
Let's take a look at the five worst bowl locations in the 2011 bowl schedule.


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(This was written in response to Shawn Elliot's symposium on review scores, and references Mitch Krpata's taxonomy of gamers.)
Shawn, thank you for assembling such a concise yet varied discussion
of this topic, which has been so ill-researched in the past. Thanks
also to the contributors, whose interplay makes this feature diverse
and thought-provoking.
That said, I find myself agreeing most with N'Gai: reviews do not need scores. When we look at the assignment of reviews as an art in its infancy and don't hold fast to established norms, it becomes clear that the advantages to eliminating numerical designations across all critical outlets are significant and plenty.
The issue of garnering exclusives or pleasing advertisers fades immediately; if there is no competition based on scores whatsoever, coverage will be given to whichever outlet the publisher deems most appropriate to reach the game's intended audience. This has the added benefit of encouraging the largely homogenized gaming press to specialize, be it by genre, platform, or whatever else divides the gaming public (Mitch Krpata's taxonomy of gamers comes to mind).
What's more, freeing reviewers from assigning scores allows them to be candid and straightforward, rather than sugarcoating their criticisms to fit an overly inflated score. The fun-to-read very high and very low reviews are evidence of this problem: in these situations, the reviewer doesn't have to please both his own conscience and the public, resulting in sharper opinions and better writing. The in-between reviews are littered with this conflict, and removing scores from them would solve this problem cleanly and efficiently. If the reviewer truly is conflicted about a game, let him say so, rather than trying to reconcile his beliefs into a number. In this way removing scores will improve game review writing, and give it a greater significance to the non-gaming public.
Of course, the implementation of such a system is incredibly difficult, as every sect of the business has become dependent on scores in some capacity. What is required is an outlet free of commercial obligations, so as not to be bound to please buyers instantly and unconditionally, to drop scores altogether. Theoretically, the improved writing quality will bring prestige to this maverick outlet, and others will emulate. It's a dream, yes, but I think one worth believing in.


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Manuka honey has become more popular over the last few years as its health benefits are becoming clear. With its anti-viral and antibacterial properties, it's easy to see why more and more people are buying this amazing product. So precisely what are the benefits of manuka honey?
Heals Skin Wounds
One of the major uses of manuka honey is to heal infected wounds. In fact, this naturally occurring product is so good at healing skin conditions that it is now being used in hospitals around the world. Ulcerated wounds, bed sores, abscesses, burns and other external skin problems can all be cured by applying manuka honey to the affected area.
Treats Diarrhea
Taking manuka honey can reduce the length of time a bout of diarrhea lasts and can also re-hydrate the body after suffering this problem.
Treats Sore Throats
There are some stubborn bacteria which can cause sore throats and which are resistant to common antibiotic treatments. Taking manuka honey can eliminate the problem and restore good throat health. Simply taking a teaspoonful of good quality manuka honey will begin to fight the infection.
Treats Stomach Ulcers
The growth of the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori that can cause stomach ulcers is inhibited by taking manuka honey. This is best treated by eating a spoonful of the honey spread on bread an hour before every meal and again before bed. The active ingredient in the honey goes to work on the bacteria and treats the problem.
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How Does Iowa Replace Roy Devyn Marble?Posted by Brendan Brody on October 30th, 2014
Iowa was in the Top 25 for much of the 2013-14 season, making it as high as a #10 ranking thanks to its impressive 15-3 start. This prosperity did not last, though, as the Hawkeyes closed out the season 5-10, winning only one of their last eight contests. Defensive lapses and a lack of consistency plagued the team throughout this poor stretch, but an overreliance on Roy Devyn Marble to bail the team out offensively also didn't help. Iowa brings back quite a bit of talent from last season's first round loser, but the loss of Marble leaves Fran McCaffery searching for a go-to scorer. How does Iowa learn from its previous mistakes and replace one of the best players in the Big Ten? How does it account for the fact that it no longer has a player who used the third most possessions in the league at 27.3 percent, and was fifth in the league in scoring with 17.0 PPG?
Marble contributed 12 games last season where he cracked the 20-point plateau, leading or tying for the team lead in scoring 16 times. It's safe to say that the offense went through him a good chunk of the time, as he proved equally adept at driving to the hoop or shooting from deep. There are now 29.6 percent more shots available given his departure and it would be wise for Aaron White and Jarrod Uthoff to take most of them. White posted the third best offensive rating in the Big Ten among players who used 20 percent of their team's possessions last season. He shot a whopping 63.1 percent on his two-pointers, getting points around the rim and from the mid-range. He's also an excellent free throw shooter who has proven over the last two seasons that he can get to and convert from the line, knocking his five free throw attempts down at an 81 percent clip during his junior season.
The question with White is whether he can be as efficient if he has to shoulder a heavier load. Uthoff did most of his damage during non-conference games, but he showed a great deal of potential in some of those early contests. He averaged 10.8 PPG on 56.0 percent shooting from the field before league play, but dropped down to 5.6 PPG on 44.2 percent shooting once conference games started. If Uthoff can channel his early-season success shooting the ball into this year, he could end up surpassing White as the go-to scorer. He gets to the line less than his colleague, but he shoots a similar quality percentage once there (81.7 percent). He's also shown that he's a much more dependable shooter from behind the arc (42.5 percent), which is something that White has yet to do.


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This new product was the moonshot for our company. It was extremely successful and sent our sales to the moon.
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A close collection or group of stars. The word gets it's name from the term 'buck shot', which is a shotgun round that releases a multitude of tiny lead balls upon firing. In the same way, moon shot is very many stars or other heavenly bodies. Sometimes associated with a full moon.
noun; The couple looked up at the glistening sky, admiring the moon shot above them.
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verb; The sky was so moon shot that one could see shadows in the dead of night.
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This girl gave me shuch a good hand-job that it ended in a moon shot.
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Editor's note: Michael Smerconish made history here at 400 N. Broad when, six years after starting a column for the Daily News, he also began a weekly column in the Inquirer. To our knowledge, no one has ever contributed to both papers in quite the same way. In this and so many ways, Smerconish is one of a kind.
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