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Country distribution from AmphibiaWeb's database: China
Range Description
This species is restricted to central and southern Yunnan Province, China, from 1,650-2,200m asl. It presumably occurs in northern parts of Southeast Asia, in particular in northern Viet Nam, but this has not yet been confirmed.
Habitat and Ecology
It inhabits fast-flowing hill streams and riparian habitats in forests and grassland, as well as drainage ditches by roadsides, and ponds. Breeding takes place in water.
It is a rare species, but its habits make it hard to find. It appears to be in serious decline.
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Major Threats
Over-collecting for food is a serious threat to this species; habitat loss due to subsistence agriculture and wood extraction is an additional threat.
Conservation Actions
The range of this species includes several protected areas, including Wuliangshan and Huanglianshan National Nature Reserves. There is a need to control harvest and trade in this species.
Wu Guanfu, Lu Shunqing, Yang Datong, Fei Liang 2004. Nanorana unculuanus. In: IUCN 2014


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I just missed two days of classes for Rosh Hashanah. Now I'm really behind in everything, and there's no way I can miss another day this week for Yom Kippur. I know Yom Kippur is the more important holiday. Had I realized how tough it would be to miss class, I would have gone on Rosh Hashanah so I could skip on Yom Kippur. Now I don't really feel like I have a choice. Does it make me a bad Jew to go to school on Yom Kippur?
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I have fresh seed of this Giant Passion fruit. Would like to trade for other passiflora seeds or not so common tropical plant seeds.
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I would love to try to grow this Passi. I am new to Passifloras and only have 2 small plants. I could send you an apostle lily (Neomerica gracilis) which is a tropical iris that is native from S. Mexico to Brazil. It's fairly unusual and quite pretty when it blooms. Or you could look at my page and see if there is anything there that interests you. I hope we can work out a trade. Please email me. Paula |
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Hi, I wrote to you in Nov. I'm wondering if you have Passiflora Granadilla vines that you would like to trade. I have had very bad luck keeping plants alive (very unusual)and I just love the blossoms of the granadilla. Please check my trade list to see if there is anything you like. If not maybe I could just send you postage if you would be willing. Paula |
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I found this seed the past week on my backyard, and my mom said it was a tick, and burn it, the next day i found 2 of them an they doesnt have head or legs, so i opened one to see what was inside, nd it seems like a seed, since that day i fid 1-3 seeds every day but there are no trees nearby, and 2 times i have saw them fall from my roof, but when i look on the roof there's nothing. So does anyone now what it is? |
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forgot to tell you that its size is a bit smaller than a bean, adn here is a foto of the other side of the seed |
Castor Oil Bean/Ricinus communis=highly toxic |
thx i found that one of my neighbors have one on his back yard, about the toxicity of the seed, do i have to care? |
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Is this Joe Pappalardo?
Yes, it??s Joe. Yeah, [unknown].
I??m going out the room. Hey, hey, hey, hey!
Don??t do that.
No, don??t worry.
No, don??t turn. Don??t leave [unknown].
No, no, no, no!
Just get up.
[unknown] I??m gonna call the police. Help!
It??s my house and [unknown].
Where??s Joe?
Just put your hands up [unknown]. Just keep it up.
I was going for my drinks, man.
It??s okay. Come on.
You got it wrong. [unknown].
I??m out now. Put your hands where I can see it, buddy. [unknown].
Hey, what??s going on?
Hey, we??re just okay.
Okay, thank you.
[unknown] Don??t move! Don??t move!
Help me, man. Help me!
Put it down.
He shot me. Help me.
[unknown]. Keep your hands up where I can see it.
Give me a towel.
Lay and bleed.
Come on, buddy, please.
Lay and bleed.
You shoot me.
[u shoot you in the stomach.
Oh, come on, man.
I??m gonna shoot you in the stomach, man.
When I was on the ground, I zoomed in on him.
You were in control, but you didn??t need to hide that [unknown] ??cause what happens is the door opens, allow noise to happen, squeeze that trigger.
Yeah. [unknown].
Then I??m saying to you I??m shot. I need help and [unknown] you saying?
I??ll shoot you in the stomach.
I??ll bleed out on my rug. I??ll shoot you again. Now, he goes right here.
Joe, wait a second. I never heard [unknown]. I??m gonna shoot you again, bleed out. I??m not giving you any help. These are all the things now--
that present [unknown].
Come on, call the police.
Don??t move your hands.
You have shot.
I know. [unknown].
Come on.
Lay there. Don??t move your hands. I??ll shoot you again.
Why did you shoot me? Call the police man.
They??re on their way.
He??s got a gun!
Officer, he??s got a gun right there! [unknown] shoot him!
Shoot him!
My head and hands were facing away from you.
You probably get so curious that you had to come around here. For some reason, you were fixing it here. Your finger was on the trigger. I moved. You let 2 hands there. You shot me in the head, down on the mark.
It was alright.
No, I didn??t feel it, but I??m saying to you. You know, in a real-life situation, you might have some explaining to do.
Ah, he shoot me!
He shoot at me.
[unknown]. I wanna see your hands [unknown].
What are you doing? Shoot him, officer! Officer, shoot him!
He??s got a gun! Shoot him!
Don??t move!
Shoot him! He??s got a gun! Officer, shoot him!
Officer, don??t shoot me. I live here. I live here!
I live here! [unknown]. He??s over here. Come over here.
Shoot him! Shoot him!
Come on in, officer. [unknown].
Show me your hands! Show me your hands!
I live here. He shot me. He shot me.
He??s lying. He??s invited me back here. He invited me for a drink and now he??s shooting at me.
[unknown] back up! Don??t move!
Shoot him! He??s gonna shoot you! Shoot him!
[unknown] Keep your hands up.
[unknown] I will shoot you.
Now the cop comes, you??re over here. The cop can??t see me. As a homeowner, you didn??t want a one-time [unknown] live here.
But I kind of drowned you out with my voice and you let it go. You didn??t pursue that. So now he??s saying the cops from that angle since you wanna go, knows the guy had shot and I??m telling him, ??Hey, he invited me here, then he robbed me, he shot me.?? And you??re not saying, ??No, that??s not true. Hold on. This isn??t true. You just keep, ??[unknown].?? I can see the cop getting nervous now. He??s saying, ??I??m not going in here.??
So it was kind of a weird predicament. I did like the fact you did something. You threw this out of way and got behind it.
[unknown] putting your gun now when you??re ready to.
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Oh this is so sad! I just saw a yellow & brown striped wasp fly down into my milkweed planting & come out with a small cat in his mouth. These wasps have been flying around my garden all summer. I've had very few caterpillars of any kind this year and I guess this explains why. I comb through my host plants daily & bring in all the cats & eggs I can find. Is there anything else I can do? Is there a way to get rid of the wasps? |
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First ID them, two find their nest and try to destroy it. I actually net them and stump them. I'm finding the European Paper Wasp is a big pest this year and last year, too. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Species Polistes dominula - European Paper Wasp
I feel your pain!!!! I thought I was being smart and netted one of my large milkweeds. The cats din't much like the netting and they started crawling on the netting and support wires. I went out the other day to check the plants and I'll be danged if a wasp hadn't managed to eat one of the cats through the top of the netting. I shooed it away but the cat was already half eaten. Then I found that some of the little devels had managed to squeeze under the betting. when I opened the netting to try to get it out, more wasp flew in. In frustration, I just pulled the netting off and gave up on that idea. Now I have three small plants (3 footers) in pots so I just placed them out next to the other plants in the garden. Sure enough along came a Monarch and started laying eggs. I watched the plants closely for a couple days and when the cats hatched out I put the plants inside my small greenhouse. So far I have about 20 cats that I have managed to save. Just to be on the safe side I netted one of the pots that has ten cats on it and put an elastic band around the netting on the pot. The other two plants have cats but they are still small yet. I'm not too woried about any wasp getting in the greenhouse, but they can come in through the exhaust vent if they really want to. I'm going to get my husband to net the exhaust vent this weekend just to be on the safe side. There are four fans in there for air movement and a water wall cooling pad that so the wasp would really have to be determined to get in through that water wall... heykid |
- Posted by flutterby64 7b (My Page) on Tue, Sep 14, 10 at 16:16
Runmede, you got it. That's exactly what they look like. I've never had a problem with these before this year, and I've been butterfly gardening 10 years. Thanks for the info. I like your net & stomp idea, but I'm really afraid of getting stung. Do they seem aggressive or fly at you when you're trying to net them? Heykid, oh how frustrating, going to such lengths to protect your babies and they still get them! One year I was rearing some Monarch cats in my wire mesh cage. I started noticing these tiny gnat looking things inside the cage. They turned out to be Chalcid Wasps, and they had already ruined several chrysalides. They were so tiny, they were able to fit right through the mesh. The rest of that year and the next year, I raised all my cats in the house. I'd never seen the Chalcids before, and thankfully I haven't seen them since. It's so great you have a greenhouse to put your cats in. I've always wanted a greenhouse. I'll tell my husband that I NEED one to protect our babies! Thanks for the excuse! |
I think I might have seen those wasps on the A. curassavica - but I thought they were yellow jackets. Is there a way to tell the difference? I brought in as many eggs and small cats as I could find but never saw any big cats on the plants, could be because of the wasps. A few years ago my sister had one of those battery operated bug zappers that looks like a little tennis racket. Maybe one of those might work? |
Yellow jackets will predate upon caterpillars, too, as well as other small and soft-bodied prey. They are something to watch when they find a population of rose sawflies, I can tell you that! |
- Posted by flutterby64 7b (My Page) on Wed, Sep 15, 10 at 18:28
Terrene, I do have one of the tennis racket shaped bug zappers and have been very tempted to try it. I'm just afraid it won't be strong enough to kill the wasp and he will come after me! |
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Rolls-Royce awarded $598 million V-22 engine contract
Monday, 23 April 2012
Indianapolis, US – Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a $598 Million contract with the US Department of Defense for 268 AE 1107C engines for US Marine Corps and Air Force V-22 aircraft.
In the first year, Rolls-Royce will deliver 70 engines valued at $151 Million. The contract includes four additional option years, with deliveries expected to total 268, including spare engines. Rolls-Royce is the sole manufacturer of the engines for the V-22 and has delivered 550 AE 1107C engines to the US Department of Defense.
Patricia O'Connell, Rolls-Royce, President Customer Business – North America, said, "Rolls-Royce continues to be the world leader in tilt-rotor engines and this long-term contract reflects the confidence our customer has in our expertise and our technology. Throughout the length of this contract, we will strive to further improve performance and capability of this unique aircraft."
The Rolls-Royce turboshaft engines help provide the unique capability for the V-22, allowing the tilt-rotor aircraft to take off and land like a helicopter, and to rotate its engines forward to fly like an airplane. The V-22 aircraft can carry more troops, fly faster and has greater range than the helicopters it will replace.
The AE 1107C has amassed over 260,000 engine flight hours.
- Rolls-Royce is a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, and has established a strong position in global markets - civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy.
- As a result of this strategy, Rolls-Royce has a broad customer base comprising more than 500 airlines, 4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and helicopter operators, 160 armed forces, more than 4,000 marine customers, including 70 navies, and energy customers in more than 80 countries.
- Annual underlying revenues were £11.3 billion in 2011, of which more than half came from the provision of services. The firm and announced order book stood at £62.2 billion at 31 December 2011, providing visibility of future levels of activity.
- Rolls-Royce employs over 40,000 people in offices, manufacturing and service facilities in over 50 countries. Over 11,000 of these employees are engineers.
- In 2011, Rolls-Royce invested £908 million on research and development, two thirds of which had the objective of further improving the environmental performance of its products, in particular reducing emissions.
- Rolls-Royce supports a global network of 28 University Technology Centres, which connect the company's engineers with the forefront of scientific research.
- The Group has a strong commitment to apprentice and graduate recruitment and to further developing employee skills.


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J58 Jet Engine Test Stand (SR-71 Blackbird)
This engine is used in the SR-71 aircraft, which currently holds all world speed/altitude records. This cell was unique in that a slave jet engine was used to generate hot inlet air to the J58 and a fuel heater provided hot fuel to the engine. This simulated engine operation up to 2000 mph.
The test cell was refurbished by EDF under a turnkey contract for design, construction and checkout. EDF demolished the overhead cable trays plus all control and data system cabling from the control room to the test cell and slave engine. EDF designed, fabricated, and installed all new cabling, control circuits, patch panels, and cabinets. EDF provided engineers and technicians to certify and activate the refurbished test cell and monitor the successful first firing of the J58 engine in the modernized test cell.


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WARNING: DO NOT USE THIRD PARTY TICKET SELLERSBritt does not work with any outside web sites to sell tickets, and does not work with any ticket sellers who mark up ticket prices, including sites like StubHub, Cheap Concert Tickets or Tickets Review. Britt cannot verify purchases made through any of those sites. Legitimate tickets can be purchased through the Britt Box Office or online at brittfest.org.
To order tickets, visit our Performances page to add performances to your shopping cart. You will need a VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. You may also download a ticket order form. Submit your order forms by mail, fax at 541-776-3712, email to email@example.com or in person at Britt's main box office, 216 W. Main Street, Medford, 97501. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (M-F).
Important: Tickets cannot be ordered or held without payment. Orders that do not include the service charge, or that are inaccurate or incomplete will be delayed.
NOTE: For your protection, your online ticket order will be processed through Britt's secure server. All information you submit to us, including your credit card number, will be encrypted to ensure complete safety and confidentiality.
Ticket Delivery: For phone, fax, mail, and web orders, allow at least three weeks for ticket delivery. For orders received within 10 days of performance, tickets will be held in will call at the box office.
2015 Member Presale Procedures:April 10 - May 14: Mail, email and fax orders only, by member level below
April 10 - Marquee CircleApril 13 - Director's CircleApril 15 - Leadership CircleApril 16 - Gold CircleApril 20 - BenefactorApril 24 - Clef ClubApril 28 - DonorApril 30 - Patron
Orders received prior to the first day of processing for each member level will be randomly filled with those received on the first day. After the first day, all orders are processed according to postmark or received date. In fairness to out-of-town members, hand-delivered orders during this period will be delayed by one day.
May 11: Member phone and counter sales beginProcessed for all member levels as received.
May 15: Internet and General Public Sales beginPlease note: non-member orders received during the Member Presale will not be ticketed until after May 14. All non-member orders are subject to a non-refundable handling fee of $7.
Member Presale Reserved Ticket LimitDuring the member presale (April 10- May 14), purchase of reserved tickets is limited, per concert, depending on level of membership (see below). Limits include reserved benches, premium reserved blankets (one blanket equals two or four tickets), standing room only (SRO) tickets, or any combination. Additional restrictions may apply for some popular events (see order form or visit our Performances page). There are no purchase limits on general lawn.
Marquee Circle: 10 ReservedDirector's Circle: 8 ReservedLeadership Circle: 8 ReservedGold Circle: 8 ReservedBenefactor: 8 ReservedClef Club: 8 ReservedDonor: 6 ReservedPatron: 6 Reserved
Member Discounts:Member discounts are credited to your Britt account automatically. The 20% discounts (for members at the Clef Club level and higher) apply to adult ticket prices only and are calculated on the base ticket price, which does not include taxes and fees. Please indicate on your ticket order form in the column provided, the number of tickets for which you would like to use your member discount. The number of tickets you can apply the 20% discount to varies by membeship level (please refer to your ticket order form or Member Benefit Guide) Discount coupons are good for $5 off a regularly priced adult ticket and are limited to one (1) per ticket. Discount coupons are deducted from your total ticket order. Member discounts/coupons cannot be used for special events or combined with other discounts, including Grass Passes, children's tickets and some performances (see order form for details).
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SEATING:Total capacity: 2,200.Reserved: numbered bench-style seating for 662.Lawn: space is available on a first-come, first-served basis on Britt's grassy hillside. 1,430 Spaces behind reserved seats. We suggest you bring a blanket for lawn seating.Premium Lawn - Blankets and Standing Room Only (SRO): The lawn area between regular reserved seating and the stage will be sold as premium blanket seating or standing room only (SRO)* depending on the concert. Premium Lawn "Blanket" areas are delineated spaces. Britt does not provide blankets. Patrons must bring their own blankets.
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Senior Discounts: For persons 60+ years, a $2 per ticket discount is available for Classical Festival events only. May not be used in conjunction with any other discount or membership benefit.Children's Prices: Children under 1 are admitted free without a ticket to the general lawn area only. Children's prices (ages 1 to 12) are also for lawn seating only. Children in reserved seating are required to have a reserved seat ticket and must sit in the seat indicated on that ticket. Out of consideration for other patrons, please use discretion when choosing to bring a young child or infant.
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Gift Certificates: Britt Festivals' gift certificates are available in any denomination ($10 minimum), and are good for any Britt performance. To purchase, contact the box office at (541) 773-6077 or 1-800-882-7488. Lost/Stolen Tickets: Lost or stolen tickets are the responsibility of the purchaser and cannot be replaced.
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Plenty of my friends are looking
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My name is Clyde!
Facts about Clyde
- Breed: Shih Tzu
- Color: White - With Tan, Yellow Or Fawn
- Age: Adult
- Size: Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
- Sex: Male
- ID#: Birmingham/M
Clyde's Info...
I am already neutered, housetrained, purebred, up to date with shots, not good with kids, and good with dogs.
The first step in our adoption process is an application, which you can submit online at www.littlebitsrescue.org It does not obligate you in any way, but we do not arrange meetings or make telephone contact until we have one. Clyde is a beautiful shih tzu boy whose luck hasn't been good. He is 5-1/2 years old (D.O.B. 12-22-07) and weighs 13.8 pounds. When he was 3-1/2 years old, the only family he'd ever known abandoned him at a shelter. Little Bits was contacted and took Clyde into our program. He found an absolutely wonderful mama who adored him for two years. She passed away unexpectedly and had no family to care for Clyde, so he is back with us. He is, of course, confused and grieving, and he needs a new family as soon as possible. Clyde is a wonderfully well behaved little boy, calm and gentle, and house trained. He gets along with other dogs but is not a playmate. He would do well with a stay at home adopter that he could be close to most of the time. Clyde is neutered, up to date on his immunizations, heartworm negative and on preventative. He will not be placed in a home with children under the age of 10 or with a dog weighing more than 20 pounds. Clyde's adoption donation is $150, and he is being fostered in Birmingham, Alabama. We do approve out of state adoptions, but you must be willing to drive to the foster home to "fetch" your new family member. We do not ship or transport our dogs. If you are interested in adopting this sweet baby, the first step is to submit an APPLICATION.
We do not place any dog in a home with "invisible" or underground fencing.
Other Pets at Little Bits Rescue & Adoption
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Clyde, a Mooy Shih Tzu dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Shih Tzu for sale in Mooy, or seeking a Shih Tzu dog from a breeder in Mooy.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Mooy already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Mooy breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Shih Tzu breeders who help with Shih Tzu rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Mooy paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Hi, I' Sheila,
I love Angel trumpets & wish I had atleast on ao all the variaties and hybrids too I also love buganvillias but do not have any yet . I am new at this seed swaping ,and now I have the time to learn about it. Gardening is s life time hobby I have had . It was handed down from mother to mother and now me . The info that is . The only thing that I do still have thata old is 20yr old amayrillas piks and red.
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Awards & Scholarships
- The purpose of these awards and scholarships is to recognize students who have done exemplary work as reflected not only in course grades, but also in the overall quality of contributions within the programs offered through the department.
- The Department of Sociology-Anthropology offers outstanding student awards each year to students in Department programs, accompanied by the offer of monetary stipends as follows:
- Robert Franz Award in Sociology: $500
- Walter Baeumler Award in Criminology: $300
- Outstanding Student Award in Anthropology: $300
- James L. Otto Memorial Scholarship to a student planning to pursue a career in law enforcement: $500
- Beverly Ecklund Law Enforcement Scholarship to a female criminology major planning a career in policing: $500
- Arthur Pulford Award in Criminology: $1,200
The purpose of this award is to provide payments to full-time undergraduate students in Criminology at the University of Minnesota Duluth according to the following guidelines: (1) Students must be committed to the professionalization of criminal justice agency management and service delivery activities. (2) There must be evidence students understand and value a commitment to engaging in the career field in ways that include involvement in activities that attend to issues of inequality and justice. Students applying for this award (only) must include in their application a typewritten statement which indicates how they meet the above criteria.
- Robert Franz Award in Sociology: $500
- Awards will be presented at the annual College of Liberal Arts Spring Awards Reception
- Criteria:
- completion of at least 75 total credits by the end of the previous spring semester
- completion of at least 15 upper division credits in the major
- GPA of at least 3.2 in the major
- completion of at least 75 total credits by the end of the previous spring semester
- Application:
Students wishing to be considered must complete the following application process:
- Write a 300 - 500-word (maximum) statement which explains how their discipline enriches their understanding of the world.
- Submit a clean copy (no instructor comments) of a paper completed for a class related to an issue in the program for which the award is being sought, OR write an original paper to accompany the application OR submit a project completed for a class in the program for which the award is being sought. (Check with department head for more details about this option.)
- Submit one letter from a UMD faculty member (or internship site supervisor) to support the application.
- Write a 300 - 500-word (maximum) statement which explains how their discipline enriches their understanding of the world.
- Application forms and deadlines:
- The application form is available (in .PDF format) by clicking on this link: 2014 APPLICATION
- The application deadline for the awards for the 2013-14 Academic Year HAS BEEN EXTENDED to Friday, March 14, 2014
- The application form is available (in .PDF format) by clicking on this link: 2014 APPLICATION
*The Sociology-Anthropology Department reserves the right not to make an award in any given year, based on the decision of the Awards Committee. A student may apply to be considered for more than one award, if s/he qualifies, although no one may receive more than one reward.


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Hypochondriac (hī-pō-kon'drē-ak): a person with somatic over-concern, including morbid attention to the details of bodily functioning and exaggeration of any symptoms no matter how insignificant. |
There are a number of treatment options available for those suffering from hypochondriasis: Hypnosis as a treatment for Hypochondria: About hypnosis -First and foremost, a close relationship with your physician in which you feel comfortable discussing your concerns and trust their evaluation of your condition. -Cognitive behavioral therapy with a therapist, psychiatrist, or psychologist -Some studies show and anecdotal evidence shows that keeping a journal about you hypochondria and what triggers your anxiety can be extremely helpful. Note: there is a special section available to you in the forum where you can choose to keep your hypochondria journal online and have other comment on it if you wish. -Pharmacologic options (please speak to your physician about what drug treatments may be available to you). Some promising options may include: fluoxetine, clomipramine, fluvoxamine, and imipramine. -Exercise: believe it or not, it's not just good for your health, but it also makes you feel better about your health. (As always, talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise regimen). Email comments and suggestions to:
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Our Health Check
We require all our puppies to undergo an extensive health check before they come home to you. This health check is performed by the breeder's veterinarian, who is required to fill out our Veterinary Health Report. This report, created for us by a licensed veterinarian, is designed to examine the condition of every puppy for:Read More


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98 Department of External Affairs to Legation in Paris
Cablegram P15 CANBERRA, 20 February 1946
The question of German reparations has been before Cabinet [1] which directed further enquiry into- (a) The position regarding the acquisition by the Australian Government or Australian citizens of the rights to patents registered in Germany.
(b) German patents, the rights to which in Australia have already been secured by Australians.
(c) The expropriation of enemy property in Australia.
I understand that discussion in Cabinet was directed to the very small Australian share and whether under the circumstances it was of much value to us to come into the reparations scheme.
Doubts also existed on- (i) Whether the value of patents and industrial processes would be taken into account as part of our share of reparations, and (ii) Whether the value of expropriated enemy property in Australia (estimated at 600,000) would have to be brought into the general reparations scheme and be deducted from the Australian share.
The matter is to be submitted to Cabinet again and it is doubtful whether they can give a decision in time to permit signing by the 28th. [2]
Please advise quickly- (a) All the information you have available on the points raised above.
(b) If the value of patents, processes and expropriated property is brought in what is likely to be the residual Australian share.
(c) Is our right to share in processes and patents limited in any way by our signing the agreement.
(d) Whether delay of a few days in signing will exclude us from participation in the reparations plan.
(e) Is a signature absolutely essential to participation in the early stages of the Brussels Conference.


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We're rolling out some new awesomeness here at theScore as you can expect Power Plays to be coming at you on a regular basis and you can expect them to be here on Backhand Shelf whenever we get a chance to throw them up.
I know what you're thinking…
But Chris, you who possess so much wit on so little sleep, what are Power Plays? The suspense is too much for me.
To which I reply…
Ah, faithful reader, thank you for your query. Power Plays are magical pieces of hockey video which highlight the best of the NHL on any given night.
… No YOU'RE delirious.
In all seriousness, here's the first edition of Power Plays. It's awesome. Watch it.
That Steven Stamkos is pretty good, no?
Until next time (Thursday), happy Wednesday folks!


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I've recently discovered Ana and I am so excited to actually build something! But I have been cursed with a personality that wants to know everything about everything before I jump in. And so I am wondering about clamps.
I am going to get a Kreg jig soon, but have not decided on the Jr. ($40) or the whole shebang for $100. I am going to need clamps regardless of which one I choose and my DH is wondering why I need to spend $100 on something he has never had a need for in his garage. So in the interest of keeping the overhead cost down, and since I have to buy clamps even if I get the $100 one, I think I am going to have to get the $40 one for now. In the Kreg jig videos on YouTube, they show a Kreg face clamp that
works with the Jr. that seems to make it easier to set up, drill, and
move to the next spot. Is there another clamp (besides Kreg's--in other
words cheaper) that will work to make it easier to use?
Is it face clamps that I need to make these projects anyway, so the investment will serve 2 purposes (jig and regular building)? Do I need the right angle clamp?
There seem to be many options as far as kind and size of clamps out there. Which do I need for Ana's plans? As a bonus, will it work with the Kreg Jr to speed it up?
Thanks for any help!


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Gears of War: Judgment Baird Figure Review
NECA continues its strong support for the Gears of War line with a new Damon Baird figure based on the latest sequel, Gears of War: Judgment.
Damon Baird is often the smartest guy in the room. The problem is, he knows he is, and isn't afraid to let everyone else know. As a fan-favorite character in the Gears of War video games, Baird has typically taken a back seat to Marcus Fenix. With Gears of War: Judgment, Baird was placed front and center, even if he was joined by frequent squadmate Augustus Cole. To commemorate the occasion of Baird getting his own game, NECA saw fit to give the wise-cracking smart-ass an all-new action figure.
Baird has been immortalized in plastic before, with a few different figures from NECA based on his appearances in previous Gears games. This new Baird sculpt puts all the others to shame. That's not something that's easy to do when it comes to NECA figures, as the sculptors there often cram an insane amount of detail and articulation into every figure. Baird is no exception, and sports some 30 points of articulation beneath dinged, dented, and highly-detailed COG armor.
Oddly enough, this new Baird is actually shorter than the original sculpt from way back in 2009. As strong as that figure was four years ago, looking at the two side-by-side shows just how far NECA has taken the line in that time. Top to bottom, Judgment Baird is a near impeccable figure. The face is stoic, and provides a much truer likeness to the game. While the older Gears figures certainly had a great deal of armor detailing, there's a lot of intricate work on this new Baird that really makes you feel like he's just popped out of your television screen.
The layers of armor Baird is protected by are easily visible, and have a distinct feel from one another. The pants have nice texturing to give them a different look than the leather pouches and straps elsewhere on Baird's body. The heavy body armor is shiny and new, but still shows signs of battle. The wear on the glove knuckles gives a hint of how well worn all of his equipment is. Factor in the removable screwdrivers (Baird is an engineer after all), and the wonderfully rendered military insignias adorning his getup, and it's easy to see how this lone figure could be considered the best in the line to date.
There are a few small issues with the Baird figure though. His left hand is clenched to be able to hold the screwdrivers, but that means it's not open enough to hold the Retro Lancer properly. Die-hard fans who want the figures to pose just right will be a bit disappointed by the way the gun has to float above Baird's left hand. Additionally, his abdomen is way thinner than his waist, which allows for much easier movement, but provides a noticeable gap. It is however a small concession to make to allow for more poseability.
As Baird is one of our favorite characters, we might be a bit biased in claiming NECA has outdone itself with this latest figure. It's hard to argue with the detail and articulation though. The Gears of War line has been monumentally successful for NECA, and with finished products like this Baird, it's not hard to see why. We'd offer that it will be tough for NECA to top a figure of this quality again in the future, but if the Gears of War: Judgment Baird is proof of anything, it's that NECA is consistently finding ways to out-do itself.
The Gears of War: Judgment Damon Baird is available at toy and specialty stores now for ~$20.


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Friday, October 29, 2010
Proportional Matting
Now on to today's post, which hopefully Blogger will post in a timely fashion....
Today's Tip is one of those that, on the one hand, seems like a no-brainer, but, on the other hand, makes life so much easier!
After getting sick of doing the same math over and over, I made a simple, handwritten index card, which I posted on my bulletin board right over my workspace, with a list of dimensions for cutting stamped panels to matte evenly on a standard 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" card. It lists the sizes for cutting panels in quarter-inch increments. (Those of you who live in countries where "standard" is different can easily adapt this idea for yourselves.)
I typed it up for those of you using American measures. Hopefully, you can save it and print it for your own use.
If I cut a 4 1/4" x 3" stamped, panel, for instance, all I have to do is move up a quarter inch to get the measurements for a 1/8" matte all the way around the stamped panel. For a thinner 1/16" matte (as on yesterday's card), it's easy enough to just add 1/8" to the dimensions of the stamped panel.
I hope this makes sense.
And here is a happy CAS card that utilized this little chart.
Design Discussion: Please note how I rooted the flowers in the open space provided by the sentiment. I just love the way that looks!!!!
stamps: Shady Tree Studio
ink: Memento
paper: PTI white, SU brilliant blue
accessories: dimensionals.
Personal News: My son Jack, who has high-functioning autism, was released from private occupational therapy Wednesday! After four years, he's finally functionally appropriate for fine motor and hand-eye coordination! YIPPYYYYY! He continues to receive OT through our school district, but this is a wonderful milestone for him to meet...and one less regular therapy session to cart him to! His developmental pediatrician saw Jack yesterday and is blown away by his progress. Jack truly has blossomed in the past six months. He's even one of the best readers in his regular 2nd grade class! Needless to say, we're on Cloud 9 around here right now, and I just had to share!!!
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Hey Simplicity, thanks so much for the dimensions! You're right, a no brainer but still makes life sooooo much easier having it written down for reference! Great idea. I was like you in that I was constantly doing the same math over and over and now, thanks to you, I don't have to. I only have the first 3 measurements written down, so thanks again. Love your work!
www.pawwpadd-caseyspitterpatterchatter.blogspot.comSusan, thank you so much for writing up the dimensions! I'm printing it off and putting it right by my paper cutter. I'm always doing this crazy mental arithmetic with fractions and lots of the time, I don't end up with an even matte and have to trim part of it. I can't believe I didn't just do what you did and write it down!
Great news about Jack! I volunteer at a stable that does riding lessons for kids with disabilities and we do a lot of work with the kids on fine motor skills by getting them to do up the bridle and the girth, groom the horses, use the reins, etc. - it's wonderful when they finally learn to manage it.I for one will print these off to have at my work station!!!! Thanks Susan.
Congratulations Jack.....what a winner, so pleased to hear your good news!
Now, this card is delish.... I love this little set from Nancy.....her sentiments are beautiful it's on my never ending wish list lol.....we all have them ....right?Susan, So happy for your family. Jack's news is terrific...it thankful brings tears to my eyes. Awesome news! Thanks for sharing your struggles, triumphs, and your heart.
Obviously, all the crafting shares are great too, but it is you and your personal take on things that make me keep coming back each day.Susan, thank you so much for the post. I've printed the chart, and will refer to it often! I'm nearly embarrassed to confess I didn't even think to mat proportionally, which explains why I was always so impressed (but didn't know why) that your matted cards always looked so wonderful. Today's post is a real "duh" moment for me, and I thank you for it. Your card is lovely, and a perfect example of what a difference careful planning can make. And a BIG congrats to Jack! You've all worked so hard to make this happen, and we're thrilled for you. Jack has got to be so proud of himself. A big high five to you, Jack!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue for repeating what I say to myself too often. Duh, why didn't I think of that. I do measure every single time and am always thinking, okay, if I cut off this much for the first mat, then I cut off this much for the next... I will print out the chart. Love, love, love your blog. You continue to be the #1 in my favorites list. So happy for Jack, AND you. : )
ReplyDelete- AnonymousOctober 29, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Great News about Jack!
Blessings to you and your family.
P - Lori VKOctober 29, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Congratulations to Jack (and your family)! Great reward for all the years of therapy. Enjoy your ride on the cloud!
ReplyDelete - Barbara L.October 29, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Congrats to Jack. It's so good to see great progress. And many thanks for the chart. I'll print it and refer often.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousOctober 29, 2010 at 3:17 PM
Ah I am so thrilled to hear your great news about Jack, even I'm over the moon!
Really like today's card and do see what you mean about 'rooting the flowers'. Thank you for all the advice you share, you are very generous & like the other bloggers I'm thrilled with your matting chart. Mwah Mwah
Mary Mac - AnonymousOctober 29, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Just a comment on your news about Jack. So happy for you all. I too, have a son with autism. He turned 21 just a few weeks ago.
He is about in the middle of the spectrum. He still has some challenges with motor skills and putting pressure on things.
Wishing you all the best!!
T. Blue - eleftheriaOctober 31, 2010 at 3:20 PM
Way to go Jack!I m really happy for you, i trully believe you have been a big part of his progress...


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19 January 2009
New micro technology which is helping to increase the movement of prosthetic limbs has been praised by the Welsh Assembly Government Deputy Minister for Skills, John Griffiths AM.
During a tour of the University's Manufacturing Engineering Centre (MEC), the Deputy Minister was briefed on the full range of research undertaken by MEC including the development of novel micro-needle array sensors.
Working jointly with Utah University, MicroBridge Services Limited – a spin-out company of MEC, has developed sensors which comprise of 100 needles just thicker than a human hair which sit on the brain and send out nerve impulses to prosthetics. Electrical signals that are detected are amplified and then transmitted and interpreted to help produce movement in prosthetic limbs.
Deputy Minister for Skills, John Griffiths AM said: "The work being undertaken at MEC is extremely impressive. It is fantastic to see a Welsh institution leading the way in scientific and technological research both here in the UK and internationally."
During his tour Mr Griffiths was shown selective laser sintering (SLS) — a process which involves melting powder to build up complex products. The minister was also shown the Centre's Electro-Discharge Machining, which uses electrical sparks to create very small structures. It has been involved in creating a tiny die for the world's most advanced fly-fishing line, now breaking into markets in Japan, Scandinavia and North America. It also produced the world's smallest electrode, just 0.006mm in size.
He also saw the Centre's reverse engineering facility, which builds 3D models from medical scans, and handled one of the skulls created this way. He was briefed on MEC's work with industry, providing advanced research and development support for business throughout Wales and beyond.
Derek Jones, Director of Business and Strategic Partnerships who accompanied Mr Griffiths on his tour, said: "MEC continues to conduct world-class multidisciplinary research and development in key areas of advanced manufacturing and information technology.
"But more than that, it uses the results to develop technologies for partners in the manufacturing sector, helping them to compete successfully in existing and new markets. The Deputy Minister's visit was an opportunity to brief him on this work and show him the excellent research facilities at the Centre."
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