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Welcome to linux.conf.au 2011!
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lca2011 venue: QUT Kelvin Grove
The conference venue is now officially confirmed as being at the Queensland University of Technology - Kelvin Grove campus. Unfortunately due to the damage sustained by the recent floods in Brisbane, the original buildings located at QUT - Gardens Point campus will not be available for the week of the conference.
QUT - Kelvin Grove campus is located on the edge of the CBD approx. 4km from the original location. Obviously, this does impact on current travel plans to the venue for many people. There are a number of options, including fast dedicated busways, and we will provide details about these shortly. The good thing is that there are many buses that run directly from the CBD and arrive directly on the Kelvin Grove campus. In the meantime you can refer to a map of the QUT Kelvin Grove Campus
Urbanest have had power restored and will be able to provide services to all lca2011 people with bookings there.
We do ask you to be patient as we work through all the logistics - but the conference will go ahead and no miniconfs or conference streams will be cancelled.
Despite floods, lca2011 will go ahead!
Some great news - the lca2011 team and Linux Australia have made a joint decision that lca2011 will go ahead!
At this stage the venue location is still to be confirmed as are a number of social events, though there are some backup plans in place.
We are aware that Urbanest is still without power but expect it to be restored on Thursday. Should Urbanest be unavailable - backup accommodation has been confirmed at the residential colleges at the University of Queensland (Near St Leo's). Delegates who are not staying at St Leo's or Urbanest should check with their accommodation provider on availability, prior to travelling.
lca2011 Mythbuster #1 - Brisbane's water is fine and very very drinkable
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Aboutlinux.conf.au is one of the world's best conferences for free and open source software. In 2011 lca is going to be held in Brisbane, from the 24th - 29th January, at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) - Kelvin Grove Campus. LCA2011 is dedicated to a harassment-free conference experience for everyone. See our anti-harassment policy for details.
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text: | Dáil Éireann - Volume 649 - 04 March, 2008 Written Answers. - Health Research Funding. Deputy Joe McHugh Deputy Joe McHugh Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will explore funding opportunities through Interreg or the Belfast Agreement to fund research for people suffering from duchenne muscular dystrophy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9168/08] Deputy Joe McHugh Deputy Joe McHugh Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health and Children if she is prepared to explore potential avenues of funding for duchenne muscular dystrophy research through the North-South Ministerial Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9167/08] Deputy Jimmy Devins Deputy Jimmy Devins Deputy Jimmy Devins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 285 together. 175 [175] I met with Muscular Dystrophy Ireland in October last year. I wish to assure you that I am very aware of the situation for the families with children suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I am aware also of their hopes regarding a proposed clinical trial led by the MDEX consortium in the UK. The funding of health research being carried out in the UK is not appropriate to the Good Friday Agreement, North South Ministerial Council or the INTERREG Programme, as referred to by the Deputy in his questions. The Department of Health and Children does not directly fund research and I have recommended that the researchers apply to the Health Research Board for joint funding of the proposed trial. However, the researchers would of course have to compete with all the other proposals being received by the Health Research Board. I understand that Muscular Dystrophy Ireland held the first information day on "Advances in the Care of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy" for families and doctors last Sunday 2nd March. I was pleased to be able to support Muscular Dystrophy Ireland by providing over €9,000 towards the costs associated with the information day. Dáil Éireann 649 Written Answers. Health Research Funding. Questions 20080304 | ||||||||||||||||||||||

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Marlborough's longstanding liberal tradition has been reinforced by changes made in recent years to the admissions system.
Since 2009, pupils have been admitted to the College as a result of an Assessment that occurs in the Easter Term of Year 7. The prolonged doubt caused by long waiting lists and the acute disappointments caused by the reliance on Common Entrance as the determining factor for admittance necessitated the creation of another system. Full boarding is ideal for some children but it needs to be thought about carefully, and sometimes parents do not consider this form of education until relatively late in the day.
It is important for the College that they should not be penalized for taking time to reach such an important decision, and so we do not accept any registrations earlier than four years before the intended date of entry. The current Admissions system was devised to encourage the diversity that is such a pronounced feature of a Marlborough education. We are looking for good all-rounders, and so extra-curricular contributions and character are considered as carefully as ability in the classroom.
The candidate's head's reference is very important in the decision making process. The academic part of this is confirmed by a test designed for Marlborough by Durham University, but this is worth only 10% of the Assessment and is generally of marginal significance. Two interviews take place at the College, and in these we are looking for potential and a willingness to engage in the life of a busy boarding school. Places are offered at the beginning of March and guarantee pupils a place in the College. We still ask pupils to undertake the Common Entrance exam in the following year in order to keep them on the boil and to help us with setting purposes. However, the exam does not decide whether a child gets into the school. We appreciate that some schools, particularly those overseas, may not prepare children for this exam and of course we make allowances for this.
The current Admissions system helps parents to plan ahead with greater certainty and it enables the College to cast a broader net in order to attract good pupils who will benefit from the great range of opportunities on offer and who will be willing to accept invitations to explore.
The change in the College's Scholarship policy has also helped to broaden access. Those who have a proven need for bursarial support will need to win an award, but an increased number of these have been made available in order to help those who would otherwise be unable to come. Details about Awards and the College's Bursary Policy can be seen elsewhere on the website.


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From Small Acorns … Great Oaks Grow
Story of the Foundation
John J. "Jack" Keller started his one-man transportation consulting business with help from his wife, Ethel, in 1953. Over the years, the privately held company grew and evolved into a marketplace leader. When asked about the company's success, Jack often used the analogy, "from small acorns … great oaks grow."
The couple wanted to share their success with the community, so in 1990, Jack established a foundation (originally known as the Keller Foundation Ltd.) in celebration of Ethel's 70th birthday.
A Focus on Basic Needs
Today, the primary focus of the J. J. Keller Foundation, Inc. is to provide funding to nonprofit community organizations, projects and programs in the Fox Valley that address:
- Basic human needs (food, shelter, clothing, education, good medical care)
- The causes and consequences of poverty
- Special areas of interest such as mental illness
The J. J. Keller Foundation is a private, independent family foundation, rather than a corporate foundation. We are a separate entity from J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. ®, although we invite associates in the company to participate in charitable Foundation endeavors, such as a matching gifts program, Habitat for Humanity home builds, the Catalpa Health "Race for a Reason" and other benevolent work in the community.


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Game Preview – Game 41: Your New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins
New Jersey Devils (22-16-2, 46 points) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (21-14-4, 46 points)
Radio: 970 AM WNYM
This will be the third of six meetings between the Devils and the Penguins this season. Pittsburgh won the first game, which was played in Pittsburgh, 4-1. The Devils were able to secure a win against Pittsburgh at Prudential Center on the last day of 2011 by a score of 3-1.
Devils De-claw Panthers:
Last night's game between the Devils and Panthers did not seem like a hockey game until the third period. It seemed to resemble a tennis matchup early on. Adam Henrique gave the Devils an early 1-0 lead, but the Panthers were able to tie it just under four minutes later. Mr. 1,000, Patrik Elias, was able to give the Devils an early lead in the second period, scoring just 36 seconds into the period. Yet, the Panthers struck again just over two minutes later to tie the game, again.
It seemed as if it was going to be one of those games, again. The Devils blowing leads, and when it appeared that Florida had something to prove, coming out firing in the third period, I did not have a good feeling in the pit of my stomach.
Just seconds after the Devils Army Generals asked on Twitter who would score the game winning goal for the Devils, we had a goalvalchuk. Kovalchuk's 13th of the season gave the Devils a 3-2 lead, which was enough for the eventual win. Kovalchuk scored a shorthanded empty netter for his 14th of the season, and Captain Zach Parise also scored an empty netter for his 14th of the season as well.
Palmieri Re-Called:
The New Jersey Devils have announced that right wing Nick Palmieri has been re-called from Albany of the AHL, and places Anton Volchenkov on injured reserve, retroactive to December 31.
This season with New Jersey, Palmieri has four goals and three assists in 23 games played. He has been sent down to Albany twice so far this season. In Albany, Palmieri has three goals and one assist in 15 games.
As for Volchenkov, he has missed three straight games after suffering a lower body injury against Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
Where to Watch the Game:
The Devils Army Generals will be hosting a viewing party tonight at Simko's Grill in Brielle, NJ. There will be giveaways, drink specials, photo-ops, and an appearance by Devils alum, and Stanley Cup Champion… Jim Dowd!
Be sure to check the event on Facebook, by clicking here, for more details!
Projected Devils Lineup:
Parise (C) – Henrique – Kovalchuk (A)
Sykora – Elias (A) – Zubrus
Tedenby – Zalewski – Clarkson
Boulton – Carter – Palmieri
Salvador – Larsson
Taormina – Foster
Tallinder – Fayne
Scratches: Zajac, Josefson, Janssen
The Latest on the Pittsburgh Penguins:
Just last week, the Penguins were on the verge of tying the New York Rangers on-top of the Atlantic Division standings, after being prevented by the Philadelphia Flyers, the New Jersey Devils also gave them a loss on New Year's Eve.
Last night, the Rangers gave the Penguins their season's worst winless streak of three games, all of which have been against division rivals. After losing at home last night in Pittsburgh, the Penguins will come out strong to make sure they don't lose back-to-back games at CONSOL Enery Center. Despite the Penguins going up against future hall of famer Martin Brodeur, who has been playing spectacularly against the Penguins recently going 3-1-1, the Devils have yet to win at the Penguins' new home, 0-3-1.
On the injury front, the Penguins saw Pascal Dupuis (lower body), Steve Sullivan (illness), Richard Park (foot), Paul Martin (lower body) and Zbynek Michalek (undisclosed) all return to the lineup for the Penguins' game against the Rangers last night. However, just when it seemed all was starting to right itself, the Penguins may be without center Jordan Staal.
With just under five minutes left in the game, Staal and Rangers forward Mike Rupp collided at center ice in what appears to have been knee-to-knee contact. Staal was in obvious pain, but eventually stood and made his way off the ice. Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma had no update on Staal's condition at the end of last night's game and he is listed as questionable for tonight's game against the Devils.
Projected Penguins Lineup:
Kunitz – Malkin – Neal
Dupuis – Staal – Kennedy
Sullivan – Park – Cooke
Adams – Vitale – McDonald
Orpik – Niskanen
Martin – Michalek
Lovejoy – Engelland
Follow the Devils Army Generals on Facebook and on Twitter for more in-depth coverage of Jersey's Team.
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For quite some time, I've been trying to talk myself into updating our 20 year old bathroom. I've contacted a carpenter & am trying to decide what all to do to the bathroom. It now has a very old & tired molded shower (34' I think) a standard tub, and a tired vanity. I'd really like to pull out the tub, vanity & shower & replace with at least a 48' tiled shower & maybe a freestanding or clawfoot tub. I'm going to try & post photos of the old bathroom & a rough drawing of what I'm thinking of replacing it with. Sorry - I don't have software to draw floor plans with dimensions. Please tell me what you think. |
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It looks crowded to me both with the tub and shower and the double sinks. Is this the only bathroom? And for how many people? Would a tub/shower combination work? That would make it less crowded in the tub area and you could spread the sinks apart so there is room by each to set things like makeup and hair curlers. |
- Posted by lavender_lass (My Page) on Wed, Aug 31, 11 at 23:30
Krayers- I love the idea of a clawfoot tub! That being said, it looks a little crowded, but hard to tell without measurements. Do you have a window in the room? Is that an outside wall, where the sink is, now? Would adding a window, even be a possibility? What I was thinking (if there's room) is to turn the vanity, so it's against the closet wall and opposite the claw foot tub. This way, the tub would be reflected in the mirror, not the toilet. Also, if you could add a window, in between, there might be room for a little bench, kind of like a small window seat. If there's room, between the toilet and shower, for a door...there should be at least 3' between the vanity and tub...maybe a little more. 42" would be better. If there's not a lot of space, one sink might be better, with more room for space on the counterops. I like Sarah Richardson's farmhouse bathroom, very much. Maybe not quite so rustic with the vanity base, but otherwise, very pretty! Here's a link...but I'd have the little seat/bench, under the window, in between the vanity and clawfoot tub. Isn't that marble shower beautiful? Anyway, hope this gives you some good ideas :) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Sarah Richardson's farmhouse bath
- Posted by nancy_in_mich (My Page) on Thu, Sep 1, 11 at 0:14
Hi, I believe that I may have some different ideas for you. First, is your bathroom over a basement, crawl or slab? Second, are you willing to move some plumbing? If you are, you have more options. I agree with the others that the two sinks are too crowded. Side-by-side as they are, they take up too much counter space, and you two may take up too much floor space to be comfortable sharing the two sinks. (If you are large like I am, you must think about these things, sometimes.) One option is a larger sink, where you can each use one end, but where you have room on the counter on each side of the sink to have out some toiletries. A large oval or rectangular sink may work best there. My other idea means adding some plumbing. Is there enough space between the toilet and the shower for a small sink? Would you conside adding a medicine cabinet above the sink or a wall cab above the toilet for storage of toilettries? If yes, you could put DH's sink there. Another option you can consider is this: |
Here is a link that might be useful: SinkPositive video
Thanks for all your input! Marti8a - it is way too crowded with the double sink. I'm really limited in software & couldn't find anything the right size for the photo, but plan to just custom build a single sink vanity. I'm hoping to be able to fit in a small soaking tub if possible and enlarge the shower area to about 48". Our room is a little odd shaped. The shower/tub wall is around 136" long & the vanity wall 92". The door to the bedroom can't be moved. Lavender, I really have my heart set on a 60" cast iron freestanding or clawfoot tub - maybe with wainscoting panels surrounding it. There is a small stained glass window over the current tub that I may have to take out or move depending on what we do with the shower. I love Sara Richardson's bath. The link is very similar to the vanity we hope to build and the tub in the area at the end of the vanity much like our room. I don't know where her shower was located. That is exactly what I have in my mind to do with the vanity/tub if you all don't think it's too crowded. Nancy, we are over a large crawl space and will have to be moving some of the plumbing for the shower/tub area. I totally agree that the large single sink would be so much better. The SinkPositive is a really interesting option I've never seen before! Having only one sink isn't a problem. We rarely use the sink at the same time, & have gotten used to sharing over the last 20 years. I had thought of a medicine or storage cabinet, but maybe inset on the closet wall if we need the space. I hope to keep the wall cabinet at the end of the tub, but if I can't it could be moved to over the toilet area. This is our only bath downstairs. We have a combination shower/bath upstairs that is rarely used. I do have to have a tub. We have 5 gradchildren that come to visit - Yea!!! Thanks for your ideas - I'm still trying to get it all figured out before the carpenter arrives in a few weeks!! Our style is not really reflected in the sample drawing. Our house is more cottage styled than contemporary. |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Thu, Sep 1, 11 at 15:36
You can save some space with the claw foot tub by having no plumbing lines going through the tub itself, but just coming out on the wall. Then the spigot can splash its water into the tub itself. There would of course be a tub drain, and an overflow line above it, which go down through the floor, or maybe go into the wall as well. Our new 60 inch claw foot tub is by Restoria and it is I think acrylic, not cast iron. One person could pick it up and move it into the house once it is unpacked. And the finish makes it SELF CLEANING, have never had a ring around the tub. I do have a hand held "British" phone faucet set, which lets me wash my hair etc, while sitting in the tub. Such a tub is not really easy to stand in to shower, so having a separate shower stall, as you plan to do, is the way to go. Our tub is in an alcove and it has plenty of space. I did not realize the contractor could give me that much space, or I might have considered the 66 inch clawfoot tub. But with the back slope, I really love the 60 inch and find it quite long enough. Our walls are beadboard, and one of the beadboard walls is wainscoting height. That would be the one with the sink and the toilet. The tub, without a standup shower, can also be a wainscoted wall, wood like ours, or maybe a different material. But to keep an old fashioned look, the wainscoting out of boards with a painted (durable waterproofed) finish. If so, like our bath, there is no trouble with over spray. And we also got the 2" square unglazed mosaic porcelain tiles. Ours came from Lowes, Rialto Blanco, Italian, mounted on 12 x 12 mesh for easy installation. And it is non skid, and can be used on the walls, the floors, in the shower, and indoors/outdoors. Your plumbing lines can be handled from beneath the bathroom, which is one big plus for having a full basement down there. I cannot offer any ideas for positioning your fixtures, because my mind just will not wrap around where things are in your bath. So many alcoves, hard to visualize. Because you say it is 136 x 92, and that means it is 12'4" x 7'8", I would think about having TWO medicine cabs, sunk into the wall, one over the other if possible. Does not have to be over the sink. Some bathroom walls are 4" thick, others are 6" thick, which can give you a lot of storage space. Make use of as many of these spaces as you can, and always always always, put a couple of extra GFCI plugs in. I recommend a gang of 4 plugs in one box to minimize the wires running through the walls. And remember that a single hairdryer pulls about 15 amps on high, so give yourself enough power to run a good vent fan, and maybe a little wall heater if you live where it's really cold. And, if you have the cash, think about heating the floor....that seems to be quite popular these days. Not for me down south, but where it is cold, your grandkids will love taking a bath at Nana's house. |
- Posted by lavender_lass (My Page) on Thu, Sep 1, 11 at 18:41
Krayers- Can you do something between a 34" and a 48" shower? Maybe 42"? I'm just thinking that a few extra inches would be really nice, with the clawfoot tub. You wouldn't be quite so squished up against the vanity wall and you'd have more room to soak, in the tub. I think the beadboard surround is a wonderful idea, maybe use that on the opposite wall (against the closet) and wrap it all the way around, the toilet area. A freestanding vanity would look very nice and make it easier to work within you space requirements. Maybe a smaller, oval mirror, with sconces on either side, over the sink...and match that to a new ceiling fixture. Personally, I like lighter, brighter colors in vintage bathrooms, so maybe a light yellow, turquoise/aqua, blue (my favorite) or green...even pink looks nice, if your DH will agree! LOL |
- Posted by desertsteph (My Page) on Thu, Sep 1, 11 at 19:34
how about just drawing it out for us? straight lines for the walls - marking the measurements. put in doors and windows. then draw in what you want to be there. you might have to give measurements for the tub. depth/ length of the counter. can you print off a sheet of graph paper (free online), then scan in and post it? that way you could have a 'square' be a foot etc. |
ML - So glad to hear that your 60" tub is large enough & that you love it. Unfortunately we are in rural TN & there are no showrooms to "try out" tubs within several hours drive. We have inset one shelving unit in the closet wall where an old stack heater was taken out & I could possible enlarge that for more storage & reduce the size of the vanity even more. LL - I love the bright light colors too. DH is not a problem, he'll be happy with whatever I pick out. I plan to keep the flooring & shower tile light, but probably not stark white. I've been looking for a sideboard or old dresser base to convert into a vanity - so far I've not found just what I want. If all else fails DH & I can build one - is just a little more work than I'd hoped to have to do! New light fixtures around the mirror are a must! Desertsteph - I've drawn it out a couple of times with different versions. Unfortunately, I no longer have access to a scanner. I don't have a wide angle lens either so it's really hard to get photos of the room. The bedroom door is between the toilet & the shower. There is another hall door by the 2 closets and one very small window centered over the existing tub. I really wish could post better photos and plans. Will see what I can come up with. Thanks again. Will get my graph paper out again & try out some of your ideas. |
- Posted by nancy_in_mich (My Page) on Fri, Sep 2, 11 at 11:53
Krayers, I have had success with simply taking a photograph of my graph paper diagrams with my regular digital camera. Then I load it onto the computer and put it on my web photo account. |
- Posted by lavender_lass (My Page) on Fri, Sep 2, 11 at 12:03
I think it a wonderful idea, to find a dresser for the vanity. There are so many possibilities and such good storage, too. I'd like to do something like that in my farmhouse bath...maybe with a marble top...or something that looks like marble. I've heard hard water is not a friend to marble! LOL How big is your tub area, now? There might be a lot more room than it looks like, from the picture and a 48" shower will easily fit. Are you planning to leave storage, on the sink wall, behind the tub? I don't know if there's space for drawers, but a small console table might be nice. Maybe with a basket of pretty soaps and a couple of plants...always pretty in the bathroom and they love all that moisture :) |
Nancy - I hadn't thought about taking a photo - that's a great idea. My daughter is supposed to be bringing my camera back this weekend. If she remembers I'll try that. LL I have a 60" tub with a 22" ledge & a 22" counter top. There's more space really than it looks like in the photos. I'd really like to have a small table or shelves at the end of the tub space if there's enough room. |
- Posted by desertsteph (My Page) on Sun, Sep 4, 11 at 22:49
yes, taking a pic of your graph paper should work also. |
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Chapter9: Inventories: Additional Issues
The Retail Inventory Method
As the name implies, the method is used by many retail companies such as Target, Walmart, Sears Holding Corporation, Saks, J.C. Penney, and Macy's. Certain retailers like auto dealers and jewelry stores, whose inventory consists of few, high-priced items, can economically use the specific identification inventory method. However, high-volume retailers selling many different items at low unit prices find the retail inventory method ideal, although with the advent of bar coding on more and more retail merchandise, use of the method is declining. Similar to the gross profit method, its principal benefit is that a physical count of inventory is not required to estimate ending inventory and cost of goods sold.
Let's use the retail inventory method to solve the problem of the Home Improvement Store introduced earlier in the chapter. Suppose the company's bank has asked for monthly financial statements as a condition attached to a loan dated May 31, 2011. To avoid a physical count of inventory, the company intends to use the retail inventory method to estimate ending inventory and cost of goods sold for the month of June. Using data available in its accounting records, Illustration 9-3 shows how Home Improvement can estimate ending inventory and cost of goods sold for June.
Like the gross profit method, the retail inventory method also can be used to estimate the cost of inventory lost, stolen, or destroyed; for testing the overall reasonableness of physical counts; in budgeting and forecasting as well as in generating information for interim financial statements. Even though the retail method provides fairly accurate estimates, a physical count of inventory usually is performed at least once a year to verify accuracy and detect spoilage, theft, and other irregularities.8 Retail Terminology
GRAPHIC 9-4 To illustrate, assume that a product purchased for $6 is initially marked up $4, from $6 to $10, the original selling price. If the selling price is subsequently increased to $12, the additional markup is $2. If the selling price is then subsequently decreased to $10.50, the markup cancellation is $1.50. We refer to the net effect of the additional changes ($2.00 − 1.50 = $.50) as the net markup net effect of the change in selling price (increase, increase, decrease). . Graphic 9-5A depicts these events. GRAPHIC 9-5A Now let's say the selling price of the product purchased for $6 and initially marked up to $10, is reduced to $7. The markdown is $3. If the selling price is later increased to $8, the markdown cancellation is $1. The net effect of the change ($3 − 1 = $2) is the net mark-down net effect of the change in selling price (increase, decrease, increase). . Graphic 9-5B depicts this possibility.
GRAPHIC 9-5B Cost Flow Methods Let's continue the Home Improvement Stores example into July with Illustration 9-4 and see how the retail inventory method can be used to approximate different cost flow assumptions. We'll also use the same illustration to see how the retail method can be modified to approximate lower of cost or market.
1Purchases at cost less returns, plus freight-in.
Now, we use the retail inventory method to approximate average costs for July. Notice in Illustration 9-5 that both markups and markdowns are included in the determination of goods available for sale at retail.
Also notice that the ending inventory at retail is the same using both approaches ($198,000). This will be the case regardless of the cost flow method used because in all approaches this amount reflects the ending inventory at current retail prices. The LCM variation is not generally used in combination with LIFO. This does not mean that a company using LIFO ignores the LCM rule. Any obsolete or slow-moving inventory that has not been marked down by year-end can be written down to market after the estimation of inventory using the retail method. This is usually not a significant problem. If prices are rising, LIFO ending inventory includes old lower priced items whose costs are likely to be lower than current market. The LCM variation could be applied to the FIFO method. THE LIFO RETAIL METHOD. The last-in, first-out (LIFO) method assumes that units sold are those most recently acquired. When there's a net increase in inventory quantity during a period, the use of LIFO results in ending inventory that includes the beginning inventory as well as one or more additional layers added during the period. When there's a net decrease in inventory quantity, LIFO layer(s) are liquidated. In applying LIFO to the retail method in the simplest way, we assume that the retail prices of goods remained stable during the period. This assumption, which is relaxed later in the chapter, allows us to look at the beginning and ending inventory in dollars to determine if inventory quantity has increased or decreased.
Illustration 9-7 shows how Home Improvement Stores would estimate total ending inventory and cost of goods sold for the period using the LIFO retail method. The beginning inventory layer carries a cost-to-retail percentage of 62% ($99,200 ÷ $160,000). The layer of inventory added during the period is $38,000 at retail, which is determined by subtracting beginning inventory at retail from ending inventory at retail ($198,000 − 160,000). This layer will be converted to cost by multiplying it by its own cost-to-retail percentage reflecting the current period's ratio of cost to retail amounts, in this case 64.68%.
The next period's (August's) beginning inventory will include the two distinct layers (June and July), each of which carries its own unique cost-to-retail percentage. Notice in the illustration that both net markups and net markdowns are included in the calculation of the current period's cost-to-retail percentage. Other Issues Pertaining to the Retail Method To focus on the key elements of the retail method, we've so far ignored some of the details of the retail process. Fundamental elements such as returns and allowances, discounts, freight, spoilage, and shortages can complicate the retail method. Recall that net purchases is found by adding freight-in to purchases and subtracting both purchase returns and purchase discounts. When these components are considered separately in the retail method, purchase returns are deducted from purchases on both the cost and retail side (at different amounts) and freight-in is added only to the cost side in determining net purchases. If the gross method is used to record purchases, purchase discounts taken also are deducted in determining the cost of net purchases.
For example, suppose an item of merchandise purchased for $6 is initially marked up to $10. Original selling price is therefore $10. When the item is sold, we deduct sales of $10 from the retail column. But if the item is sold to an employee for $7 (a $3 employee discount) and recorded as a $7 sale, the $3 employee discount must be added back to sales so the full $10 is deducted from goods available at retail to arrive at ending inventory at retail. We also need to consider spoilage, breakage, and theft. So far we've assumed that by subtracting goods sold from goods available for sale, we find ending inventory. It's possible, though, that some of the goods available for sale were lost to such shortages and therefore do not remain in ending inventory.
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7The retail method is acceptable for external reporting and for tax purposes because it tends to provide a better estimate than the gross profit method. The retail method uses a current cost-to-retail percentage rather than a historical gross profit ratio. 8The retail inventory method also is allowable under IFRS. "Inventories," International Accounting Standard No. 2 (IASCF), as amended effective January 1, 2009, par. 22. 9We also implicitly assumed no net markups or markdowns. 10Of course, any number of layers at different costs can actually be added through the years. When using the regular LIFO method, rather than LIFO retail, we would keep track of each of those layers. |
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Announcing the upcoming release of Deadwood, a wild and wooly board game |
Deadwood | Published 08 April 2011 |
"I reckon this dispute can only be settled one way," Redhand Jack says.
Bobby the Kid, your hired gun, nods. He's not big on words.
"Draw," Alfie yells.
One shot rings out. Jack crumples to the ground, dead. You don't think he even touched his gun.
You walk over to Bobby. "Well done," you say.
Bobby nods.
You always did think talking was overrated.
The town of Deadwood might not be civilized, but neither are you. Frankly, you wouldn't have it any other way. A lifetime of crime is about to pay off; when the railroad's built Deadwood will be mighty profitable to control. But with rival gangs claiming territory, can you control it?
Fantasy Flight Games is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Deadwood, an unruly board game for 2-5 cowboys that's anything but cordial! In Deadwood, players use both their wits and their guns to control the businesses in town and gain as much money as they can. Whichever bronco has the most cash at the end of the game is the winner.
A True Cowboy Carries Two Guns
The game starts with a ranch full of cowboys at your command, a handful of waiting buildings in town, and tension in the air. Each cowboy sent into town can earn money and at least one special advantage at each establishment by being the first one there, or by instigating a shootout against a rival cowboy, killing him, and taking his building.
To be sure, with you roaming the streets, the shanty-town of Deadwood sees neither law or order. But do you have the wits and muscle to drive out your rivals? You didn't become a gang boss on the strength of your gun alone. If you win they won't be staying in town for long.
With three possible ways for the game to end, your every decision either to stay at a building, instigate a shootout, or build the railroad can change the course of the game. In the reckless and exciting game of Deadwood, there's no telling the final outcome.
The 26 possible buildings that can be constructed in Deadwood, such as a Casino or a Dance Hall, promises variety in each game played.
Head over to our Deadwood site to learn more. Then, look for exciting previews in the coming weeks and prepare for an uncivilized adventure this summer!
Deadwood is a board game for 2-5 cowboys that puts a quick and deadly twist on classic worker placement games. Control a gang of cowboys, using them to take control of Deadwood's businesses, and collect as much money as they can. The player with the most cash at the end of the game is the winner...if he's not dead first.
I remember joking with somebody that we needed a remake of Doomtown with HBO's Deadwood. Instead of "Dudes," the card type could be... well, you know...
Really hoping for some good western flavor in this game. Plus it sounds a bit more aggressive than your typical worker placement game, so here's to hoping that back-stabbing shenanigans arise.
"Someone's poisoned the water hole!" ...yes Woody...yes they have...*maniacal finger-twiddling evil cowboy laugh*
This game probably doesn't have anything to do with the TV show, the Pete Dexter novel, the Cheapass game of the same name, or the Deadlands setting. There are several real towns or cities named Deadwood, too — in South Dakota, Oregon, California, Texas (in the US), and in Alberta, Canada.
I hope that it have a better gameplay than the trash City of Thieves. I have regrets of had bought it.
This is a Dust game. Just look at the front of the box. You can see the logo on the bottom right.
I can't wait for this one. I love the genre and this one looks to be fun and strategic. I'll be anxious to learn more.
From the artwork and description I would say that the only thing that this boargame hads in common with the HBO series is it's title...
Does this has something to do with the TV-series or is this the same "world" as the old FFG game Deadlands?
Was never a fan of the TV series, so I will probably give this a miss, though I know someone who will be interested, so i will let him know about it.
Designer is Loïc Lamy according to BGG.
At first I thought it'd be a worker placement Euro, but with dice rolling abound, may it be a hybrid?
Sweet! I am always looking for a good wild west game. I like Carson City, but this might scratch that gunfighter itch a little better. :D We shall see.
This one looks interesting, and I like the different end of game situations, I'll have to check this out when it releases.


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Replacing Everest in our labs is AIDA64. This new testing suite is from the core development team from Lavalys and continues that tradition. The guys have thrown in better support for multithreaded CPUs as well as full 64 bit support. We use this to test memory and HDDs for now, but may find ourselves opening this up to other areas of the motherboard.
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She was born on March 14, 1928, to Stan Lee and Cleva Brown Long in McComb.
Sarah attended French Camp Academy and the Presbyterian Children School. She was a former assistant manager at the Delta State University Book Store, and for some 20 plus years she had been the assistant manager for the Crystal Club in Greenwood. Sarah was a member and former State President of the VFW Auxiliary.
She enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Audrey E. Cummins, son Jimmy Cummins and sister Iris Long Adams.
Visitation will be held Monday October 1, 2012, from 9-11 a.m. at the Cleveland Funeral Home in Cleveland with funeral service following in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Drew Cemetery and Rev. John Thomas will officiate the service.
She is survived by son, William "Bill" (Darlene) Cummins of Boyle; son, Larry (Dianne) Cummins of Batesville; six grandchildren, Christopher Cummins of Batesville, Adam Cummins of Batesville, Wilson Cummins of Boyle, Joshua Prestage of Cleveland, Dawn Ellis of Memphis, Tenn., and Brandi Cummins of Bartlett, Tenn.; and four great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Cummins, Adam Cummins, Joshua Prestage, Mike Ellis, Gilbert Lopez, Bill Parks and Curtis Thompson.
Honorary pallbearers are Charles Gay and Hugh Krutz.
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Alex Dargan hit a game-winning ground-rule double in the top of the seventh inning to give Mill Valley a 11-10 win over Twin Cities in the District 3 Little League minors championship game on Tuesday.
"It was a slugfest," Mill Valley manager Doug Canepa said. "Twin cities was a formidable opponent. If we played 20 times it would be (10 to 10)."
Twin Cities pulled ahead 10-7 by the end of the fourth but Mill Valley answered right back by tying it up 10-10 in the fifth. Neither team was able to score in the sixth to send it into the extra frame.
Harry Mauterer pitched the final three innings for Mill Valley without allowing a run or hit. Emma Bauser and Jake Buxtan both made great plays to recorded the final two outs of the game and secure the win for Mill Valley.
Van Larson (5 for 5, two RBIs), Sean Loder (5 for 5, three RBIs), Owen Brass (2 for 3), and Jack McKay led a Mill Valley offensive attack that had 20 hits.
Mill Valley 21, San Francisco 9
Jake Harris went 2 for 4 with two home runs and five RBIs to lead Mill Valley to a win in the championship game.
Mill Valley had a superb day at the plate which included Nicky Brass (2-4, homer, three RBIs), Jack Loader (2 for 5, home run), and leadoff hitter Joe Levin reaching base five times and stealing seven bases. Loader pitched the first four innings for Mill Valley and Harris pitched the last three with seven strikeouts between the two of them. Will Gunn went 3 for 4 for San Francisco.
"This is a group (of kids) that have been working towards a championship their whole careers," Mill Valley manager Anthony Williams said. "They came out guns blazing and they never let up (the whole game). They scored every single inning. I am very proud of them, and I'm very excited (about the win)."


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see also Bronchitis, Colds, Congestion, Flu, Pneumonia, Sore or Strep Throat
A cough is the natural process the body uses to clear the lungs or the passageways for breathing. It can be a good thing or it may be a symptom of a number of possible problems. As mucus (phlegm or sputum) or other substances accumulate in the airways this reflexive action tries to facilitate unobstructed breathing. Causes of a cough include:
• Colds or flu where mucus drains from the nose and throat areas
• Pneumonia or bronchitis where there are infections in the airways
• Smoking or COPD where irritations to these passageways triggers a cough
• GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) where stomach acid irritates passageways
• Allergies, dust, and fumes can trigger a cough
• Asthma
• Medicines (ACE inhibitors) that control high blood pressure are know to produce coughing
Typically light coughing associated with colds, etc are providing a beneficial function. On occasion, with heavier coughing, there may be damage to the mucus membrane such that even after infectious agents are destroyed that thicker and more mucus may be produced as the body continues to try to protect the area. Dry, persistent, or chronic coughing are typically symptoms of underlying problems beyond the cough that should be addressed.
Great Article on Cough, by Robert James
Can Essential oils help a cough?
"Absolutely", is the short answer.
Sometimes an On-Guard throat drop, or a quick gargle with peppermint or an Massage Blend treatment can be all that's needed, but treating coughs with essential oils can be tricky however.
Essential oils can help with symptoms, but essential oils are unique in that they can, nearly intuitively help with the root causes of disease and illness.
What is a cough?
It is a symptom of another illness or ailment.
What illnesses?
Pneumonia, sinusitis, bronchitis, COPD, tuberculosis and viral or bacterial flu or common cold.
Or is it reactive?
Mucus, dust, smoke, throat or esophageal irritation, obstruction, medical or chemical reaction/allergy.
Or is it a combination?
Many people will suffer from a common cold, that develops a cough, and then high pollution levels, molds, and bacteria's will exasperate the cough and lengthen the disorder.
A cough is not an illness or disease of itself. It is a symptom of an illness, disease or other ailment. The underlying cause may be viral, bacterial or symptomatic of another issue all together.
This is what makes "selecting the best oil" very difficult.
How often have fellow oilers come to you or you gone to others and asked;
"What is the best oil for a cough?"
Your answer may work and is best suited for the type of cough they are dealing with, but if you make the same suggestion to someone else, the protocol may be ineffective.
Now we understand that the answer is not an easy one.
Understanding Body Toxicity
To keep the body healthy, it needs the proper nutrients to feed its cells and an effective elimination system to remove toxins created primarily by diet, environment, and cellular metabolism. Unless these delivery and eliminations systems function properly, proper health will be difficult to maintain. It is impossible to cleanse the liver, digestive track, and other systems without first cleansing the large intestines.
If the colon is sluggish, impacted or prolapsed, it will not properly eliminate toxins and waist. Waist and toxins will eventually be reabsorbed into the system. These built up toxins cause our body to work less efficiently. Eventually these toxins will look for other ways to leave the body. Hence a flu or cold will invade the body. Toxins find escapes through waist, mucus, eye ducts, all in less comfortable ways that are not that enjoyable, including cough. Later we will talk about what preventable solutions there are to colds, flu, congestion, and cough.
Productive coughs
We must understand that coughing is the body's way of removing foreign matter or mucus from the throat, lungs and upper airways. Coughs have distinctive characteristics you can learn to recognize.
Kindly realize that most coughs are good, productive coughs. The body is amazing at removing toxins, sometimes is must be allowed to do its work. A productive cough usually produces phlegm or mucus. The mucus may have drained down the back of the throat from the nose or sinuses or may have come up from the lungs.
These productive coughs should not generally be suppressed as it clears mucus. These coughs will feel productive and should not be too painful or too overwhelming. We will talk about oils that are anti-muculectic or expectorants, that can make these coughs more effective.
Pay attention to your cough, if it starts becoming dry, painful, or works its way to your lungs, but is not stimulating the expectorant of mucus, it may be developing into a bad cough. Bad coughs can be painful, last several days or even weeks and can develop into the lungs.
Is there such thing as a nonproductive cough?
As a general rule of thumb, the body knows what it needs. If it is not being manipulated or induced by drugs, the body knows when and why cough is necessary. In this sense, there is almost no such thing as a non-productive cough.
Sometimes although the body is trying to expel toxins, coughing can cause other problems that are worse or exasperate the situation. Coughing so badly that you cannot sleep, or that cause worsening throat and esophageal irritation might be inducing side effects that are worse than the positive effects of productive coughing.
Coughing may be caused by irritation or inflammation and does not remove sputum from the respiratory tract. In persons with respiratory tract infections, there are things you can do to help minimize coughing. The most important of which is to use oils that address the underlying cause. If there were irritation or inflammation, the oils you use in a protocol, might be different that if you were trying to induce more effective coughing (expectorant).
Reducing irritation or infection one might consider frankincense, melaleuca, clove, basil, or geranium.
If suppression of coughing is required (when there is no sputum to be expelled), the options are; (as mentioned above for irritation and inflammation). 1, 8 cineole is a powerful oxide that is helpful for upper respiratory type infections. It is a natural cough suppressant. Eucalyptus is 67% 1, 8 cineole, rosemary is 47% and basil is 5%. Clove is analgesic and anti-inflammatory so it sometimes "numbs" irritated parts of the throat and its powerful anti-inflammatory properties can reduce irritation simultaneously. These oils used in a capsule, gargle or topically (feet for children) can suppress coughing.
Medicines especially ACE inhibitors that are used to control high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril maleate (Vasotec), and lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril, or Zestoretic). These and other medications, as a symptom of use, can cause non-productive coughs as a side effect. Suppressing medication induced coughs may require some experimentation. In this case the body has been "fooled" into thinking that a cough is needed. I would start with increased hydration, and oil experimentation.
What Causes Coughs?
Viral illnesses. It is normal to have a productive cough when you have a common cold. Coughing is often triggered by mucus that drains down the back of the throat. After a common cold, a dry cough may last several weeks longer than other symptoms and often gets worse at night.
Bacterial illness. Normally, the lungs and the lower respiratory passages are sterile. If bacteria get into the lungs or breathing tubes, it can cause serious health issues including phenomena, bronchitis, whooping cough, croup or other dangerous infections.
Infections. An infection of the lungs or upper airway passages can cause a cough. A productive cough may be a symptom of pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, or tuberculosis.
Chronic lung disease. A productive cough could be a sign that a disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is getting worse or that you have an infection.
Bronchospasm. Often a non-productive cough, particularly at night. It may mean spasms in the bronchial tubes (bronchospasm) caused by irritation.
Allergies. Frequent sneezing is also a common symptom of allergic rhinitis.
Exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals in the work environment.
Asthma. A chronic dry cough may be a sign of mild asthma. Other symptoms may include wheezing, shortness of breath, or a feeling of tightness in the chest.
Stomach acid backing up into the esophagus. This type of coughing may be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and may awaken you from sleep.
Nasal discharge (postnasal drip) draining down the back of the throat. This can cause a productive cough or the feeling that you constantly need to clear your throat. Experts disagree about whether a postnasal drip or the viral illness that caused it is responsible for the cough.
Smoking or other tobacco use. Productive coughs in a person who smokes or uses other forms of tobacco can be a sign of lung damage or irritation of the throat or esophagus.
Blockage of the airway by an inhaled object, such as food or a pill.
Many coughs are caused by a viral illness. Antibiotics should not be used to treat viral illnesses and do not alter the course of viral infections. Unnecessary use of an antibiotic exposes you to the risks of an allergic reaction and antibiotic side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, and yeast infections. Antibiotics also may kill beneficial bacteria and encourage the development of dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Antibiotics will also greatly weaken the immune system, making the body much more exposed to other illness and disease.
Other Factors that can Intensify Coughs
Gravity. The biggest reason we cough more at night is simple: gravity. When we lie down, the gastroesophageal reflex kicks in because mucus automatically begins to pool. The best way to counteract this gravitational pull is Joyful Blend (Elevating Blend). Sleep with a pillow propping you up a little, this will help keep the mucus from collecting in the back of the throat.
A dry, indoor environment. Dry air can aggravate an already irritated nose and throat, making your nighttime cough worse. You can try a humidifier to put moisture back into the air and make it easier to breathe, but be sure to take proper care of the unit. Humidifiers are not always safe. If the water you put in it isn't sterile or if your humidifier is not clean, even bacteria free, you run the risk of cycling microbes back into the air or breeding other diseases or prolonged illness. Bacterial infections can set in. Many flu-related deaths are caused by pneumonia that hits after people think they're over the flu." To ensure you use a humidifier safely, be sure to follow all the directions that it comes with carefully. We clean our humidifier with lemon essential oil or On-guard before use. Adding essential oils to your humidifiers water supply can damage the unit. Cleaning it well and running a diffuser simultaneously is your best defense.
Clearing congestion.
Before you curse the cough, remember this: Coughs are actually important in helping you get well. The coughing reflex helps keep your throat and airways clear. As annoying as it may be, that persistent cough is breaking up mucus and helping your body get well.
Remember, a cough is only a symptom, not a disease, and often the importance of your cough can only be determined when other symptoms are evaluated. Coughs occur with bacterial and viral respiratory infections.
This is what experienced oilers will tell you about your cough;
1) They (coughs) must be hit with shock and awe. (Quickly, with consistency & technique) The earlier you can start a protocol, the less sever it is likely to become.
2) Begin a cleansing protocol immediately, your body is trying to detox. (see below)
3) Find/Use the right oil(s)
4) Be patient, understanding that if the oils are working at the root level, their effectiveness will take time and consistency.
5) Whatever caused the coughing might be in the household and others might be susceptible to it. Start a preventative protocol immediately.
6) Be prepared to switch up protocols as needed until the most effective MO is found.
7) Don't let up on your protocol until symptoms are completely gone, plus a few days.
8) Always hydrate with plenty of water (add lemon or lime essential oil) When you "liquefy" respiratory tract secretions with water and essential oils it will result in productive coughing.
Body Cleanses
If you have had sinus issues, including cold and cough issues that are dragging on, 2...3 weeks or more; your body is desperately trying to get rid of some junk. This is more than a virus or bacteria. This is Toxins. And your body knows that it needs to detoxify or it can lead to worse problems. There a several effective ways to help the body detoxify. There are also some good tools. It takes some discipline and is most effective before its needed (An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure). See the article included in this newsletter to understand some of the tools (...) has for cleansing the body, and some of the suggested protocols.
Viral or Bacterial Cold/Flu Cough
Consider using Eucalyptus, Oregano, Frankincense, Cinnamon, Ginger, Lemon, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rosemary, Melisa, Melaleuca, Sandalwood, Thyme or Respiratory Blend. Most of these have antiviral properties, all are antibacterial.
I would take a capsule with 2 drops each of Eucalyptus, Rosemary and Melaleuca in the morning and at night, and two capsules during the day with Oregano, Frankincense and On- Guard to help fight bacteria or virus, twice daily. Other combinations of the oils listed above might be effective.
Also consider using these oils topically as a rub or in a diffuser. For small children, use a carrier oil or apply to the feet.
These oils can also be used as a gargle or in a tea.
Use Clove or On-Guard as an analgesic if coughs become very aggressive and begin to cause irritation.
Massage Blend Technique
Irritation/inflammation induced Cough
Consider taking a capsule with two drops each of eucalyptus, clove and frankincense. I would fill the remainder of the capsule with liquefied Virgin Coconut Oil and take 3-4 capsules daily. I would also gargle for at least 3 min. with 3 drops of clove in 1-2 tablespoon of water then swallow as needed to reduce coughing from irritated tissue. Clove is very analgesic. The numbing properties will often soothe the urge to cough from irritation.
Massage Blend Technique
Pollution/Dust/Environment Cough
Consider running a humidifier, simultaneously with a diffuser. Great oils or blends to diffuse include; Lime, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Ginger, and Respiratory Blend. Clean and vacuum living area well. Consider using On-Guard essential oil using an "oil pull". Combine 2-4 drops of On-Guard with 1-2 tbsp on water or virgin coconut oil. Swish and pull the mixture through the teeth for up to 10 minutes. Expectorate the mixture after you're done. Rinse mouth with water. Repeat morning, noon and night.
Drink lots of water with Lemon or Lime. These oils are very cleansing, and lime is anti-mucalectic.
Consider an allergy protocol. If pollens or allergy seem to be contributing to a cough, use the basic allergy protocol of 2 drops Peppermint, 2 drops Lavender, and 2 drops of Lemon in 1-2 tablespoons of water. Swish and pull the mixture in your mouth for 10 seconds or more, then swallow. Repeat 3 times daily or as needed.
Massage Blend Technique
Medication Cough
Consider alternative medications. Discuss with a qualified heath advisor. Consider oils that relax reactive muscles, and tissues, and in this case, suppressing the cough is usually good. Ie. Frankincense, Clove, Eucalyptus, Myrrh, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang. Use topically near the effected area. Gargle for irritation to throat, or use internally in a capsule for lungs. (3x or more daily) Diffuse Frankincense and Rosemary at night. Diffuse Eucalyptus or Rosemary, especially at night. A tea with any of these oils may prove helpful. Experiment as necessary.
Sinus Cough
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate. Drink lots of water, add lime essential oil. It is anti-muculectic and can be used to help facilitate the expedience of mucus. It can also be applied topically, taken in a capsule. Ginger and Peppermint are also mucus cleaning. Stay away from mucus causing foods, especially dairy products.
Make a Tea
Tea made from these oils can be helpful. Honey acts as a dispersing agent, helping to keep the essential oils and water from separating. You can also use extra virgin coconut oil or other healthy oil (1 tbsp.).
Boil your water first then add the honey and oils to the water and blend in a blender at high speed for 60 seconds.
Place a towel over your head and cup and enjoy the therapeutic steam aroma as it cools. You can use lemon or grapefruit to counter some more caustic oils like cinnamon, peppermint or Eucalyptus. You usually need only 1 drop of EO for a tea.
EO's used in a tea are absorbed quickly into organs and inner tissues of the body as it travels down the esophagus.
Always be cautious with hot liquids.
Fact: One drop of (...) Peppermint essential oils is the therapeutic equivalent of 28 cups of Peppermint herb tea.
Massage Blend Technique
Cough Consider using Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Cinnamon, Ginger, Lemon, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rosemary, Melaleuca, Sandalwood and Respiratory Blend.
I would take a capsule 3 times per day with 2 drops each of Eucalyptus, Rosemary and Melaleuca. Or some other combination of the oils listed above.
Also consider using these oils topically as a rub or in a diffuser. For small children, use a carrier oil or apply to the feet.
These oils can also be used as a gargle or in a tea.
Use Clove or On-Guard as an analgesic if coughs become very aggressive and begin to cause irritation.
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Don't have a bad attitude about coughs. Be grateful that the body has this mechanism in place to expel toxins. Oils can help make your cough more effective, and can help with the root causes. You might consider additional protocols to help you overcome colds or flu or other bacteria and virus.
As you teach others how oils can help with coughs, remember that there are many different kinds and causes of cough, and finding an effective protocol requires patience, experimentation, and consistency. As you gain experience, you will more quickly be able to help people overcome coughs and associated issues that accompany them.
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There is a tendency, both on Head for Points and elsewhere, to focus on the new Tesco Clubcard 'deal of the day' whilst forgetting older deals which still work. That is why I run quite a few 'last chance' posts, to remind people of deals which are finally about to go away.
The Tesco promotions below all earn bonus Clubcard points. I have discussed them all on the blog over the last few months, but you may well have missed them at the time or didn't find the offer suitable at that point. There is still time to jump in.
25 points for reviewing the service at your local store. Link here, blog post here.
25 points for promising to recycle your Coke bottles! Link here, blog post here.
Earn points completing Shopper Thoughts surveys. Blog post here.
1,000 points for getting the Tesco Clubcard Credit Card (you can claim the points even if you already have the card, as long as you applied after 1st January 2013!). Blog post here.
100 points for giving Tesco Bank your insurance renewal dates. Link here, blog post here.
Tesco Online Photo Centre – 150 Clubcard points for joining. Link here, blog post here.
Earn points when you take gas and electricity from e.on. Link here, blog post here.
150 Clubcard points when you spend £50 on gift cards instore. Link here, blog post here.
Earn points by recycling ink cartridges. Blog post here.
Up to 10,000 points with various Tesco Phone Shop contracts. Old blog post here, typical phones available include this, this and this.
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The black and white keys, he played them with ease,
And the rest of the animals asked for "more please .
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I recently got a red cordyline (Ti plant) and am wanting to put it outdoors. Just how much sun can it take without burning the leaves? |
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- Posted by sinner_gurl LA z9& HUMID! (My Page) on Sat, Jun 25, 05 at 15:18
I recently got a few ti plants as well. I have them on a side deck in pots for now with afternoon shade/morning sun. I put mine in the shade for a week then gradually moved them to full sun. The leaves on the red one and the peter buck burned but the kiwi one was okay. So I moved the other two into partial sun and they are doing well again. |
I have ti plants that have been growing in full sun for 4 years now...with no signs of leaf burn. Maybe they just have to get used to it? They have reddish leaves. |
- Posted by SUSANDALLAS zone 8,dallas (My Page) on Wed, Jun 29, 05 at 15:22
They can take full sun. Mine died to the ground this winter, but are now coming back. I don't know the variety, I bought them at HD. They are mostly a hot pink in color. |
- Posted by sinner_gurl LA z9& HUMID! (My Page) on Wed, Jun 29, 05 at 18:58
Maybe I just need to give mine some more time to get used to it then. I really want to plant mine in the ground eventually. |
Aloha, Ti plants grow in full sun with no problem. If your plant has been a house plant for awhile, though, it might need "hardening off" before it goes out to full time sun. Put it in a shady spot outside and move it more and more into the sun . Eventually it will be out in the full sun. They grow faster and fuller with partial shade and loads of water although the soil should drain. I can't remember any ti plants growing in water like taro, but they do grow faster with more water. Wind doesn't bother them too much, but if the wind is strong they might get shredded leaves. A hui hou, |
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tem would not lead to their apprehension. Another suggestion is that the data collected from the widespread use of nationwide IDs could help prevent terrorists from achieving their objectives. This might involve the detection of abnormal or suspicious patterns of behavior that accompany the planning and/or execution of a terrorist act.
Another potential role of a nationwide identity system is as an investigative tool in the aftermath of a crime or terrorist attack. Here, the data collected could help retrospectively in the identification, arrest, and prosecution of the perpetrators. Some argue that this is primarily (though not exclusively) a post facto activity, more useful for law enforcement than for counterterrorism, which is, in part, an a priori intelligence function.
Terrorism issues per se are beyond the scope of this report, which examines the concept of a nationwide identity system in the large, not solely with respect to counterterrorism. The committee believes that the concept of a nationwide identity system—including whether such a system is a good idea—must be examined on its own merits.
Indeed, nationwide identity systems have been sought for many purposes in addition to countering terrorism. They have been proposed to aid in fraud prevention (for example, in the administration of public benefits), catch "deadbeat dads," enable electoral reforms, allow quick background checks for those buying guns or other monitored items, and prevent illegal aliens from working in the United States.
Depending on the nature of the population, the data collected, and the scope of use, a nationwide identity system might be able to help with other tasks as well. For example, a robust, accurate and comprehensive system might aid law-enforcement officials in tracking or finding people. 2 It is possible that the correlation of social (for example, health, economic, demographic) information could be more easily accomplished with the use of a national identity system; statisticians, for example, note how a single identifier would facilitate some of their analyses. In addition, depending on implementation choices, e-commerce and e-government transactions might be simplified. However, there could also be negative consequences, ranging from infringement on rights and liberties (including loss of or invasion of personal privacy) to harm resulting from misidentification or misuse of the system, plus significant implementation and deployment costs. The trade-offs (enhanced security versus risks to pri-
2Examples include tracking fugitives, executing warrants, tracking noncitizens with expired visas, tracking illegal aliens, and confirming alibis for those innocent of criminal charges. A nationwide identity system could facilitate the work done by the National Crime Information Center, a computerized database at the Federal Bureau of Investigation that permits access by authorized users to documented criminal justice information.


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About the Institute
The Regional Oral History Office (ROHO) at the University of California, Berkeley, is offering a one-week advanced institute on the methodology, theory, and practice of oral/video history. This will take place on the UC Berkeley campus from August 10-14, 2015.
Designed for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, university faculty, and independent scholars using oral history interviews as part of a research project, the institute is also open to museum and community-based historians who are engaged in oral history work. The goal of the institute is to strengthen the ability of its participants to conduct research-focused interviews and to consider the special characteristics of interviews as historical evidence in a rigorous academic environment. We will devote particular attention to how oral history interviews can broaden and deepen historical interpretation situated within contemporary discussions of history, subjectivity, memory, and memoir. This year the SI will be structured around the life cycle of an interview. Each day will focus on a component of the interview, including foundational aspects of oral history, project conceptualization, the interview itself, analytic and interpretative strategies, and research presentation and dissemination. Sessions will include oral history theory, legal and ethical issues, project planning, oral history and the audience, anatomy of the interview, recording, digital humanities, editing, fundraising, and analysis of successfully completed projects.
Participants will also work throughout the week in small discussion groups led by faculty. Institute members will be given readings, a list of other participants, and the week's schedule prior to the institute. Most meals must be arranged separately and on-campus housing may be arranged through ROHO. In addition to on-campus rooms, this website offers many options for lodging in the Berkeley area. The institute is limited to forty participants and applications will be accepted up to May 1. Acceptances will be made on an on-going basis. In previous years, we have reached capacity as early as the end of March, so we urge you to apply as soon as possible; see on-line application below.
The cost of the five-day institute is $950.
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I'm posting this here because you recently discussed the Pirates and Princesses party on the podcast.
Lou, you mentioned that some people don't like the "hard ticket" events such as P&P, and the various holiday events at MK, because it feels like Disney is "nickel and diming" them. You also mentioned that you didn't see it that way, and that you generally liked the events.
Speaking as an annual passholder, these events basically make me feel unwelcome. Disney is saying "yes, you've paid to be here already, but if you don't pay again you'll have to leave (or you can't come in)." This is especially true of P&P, which had not been announced when I renewed my passes.
I know why you like the events, and I understand why they require separate admission (and I don't think it's strictly for the money -- I think that limiting the number of people in the park during these events is probably important for the quality of the experience, and I suspect that is the primary motivation for the separate tickets). However, I think that the impact on passholders of holding too many of these events may not have been fully considered.
Though I wasn't thrilled about the holiday events at Christmas and Halloween (which I at least knew about when I bought my passes), I had learned to live with them. I'm frankly too busy to go to Disney after Thanksgiving anyway, and we just worked around the Halloween party. As it turned out, P&P did not even effect us this year because recent family events have precluded any Disney trips for the past few months anyway.
But we will now have to make other plans for my wife's birthday in August, since P&P will be taking place on the day we would have gone to MK. I am concerned that the addition of even more such events will further reduce the value of my passes (even as the price presumably continues to climb every year) to the point where it will become difficult to justify renewing them. For the first time ever, I'm starting to feel just a little taken for granted by Disney.
Perhaps we're not typical passholders, but our trips to Disney are usually late afternoon through the evening events, so for my purposes if MK closes at 7PM on any given day, it might as well not open at all.
Anyway, I just thought I'd get that off my chest, and maybe solicit opinions from others. Any comments? Any other passholders feel put out by these events? Anyone else feel like the addition of more hard ticket dates involving early closings could make them rethink the renewal of their passes? Anyone think I'm totally off base and just being a whiner? Thanks.


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PROVIDENCE — It was a memorable day for the Westerly High boys in the state swimming championships at Brown University on Sunday.
Logan Hellwig won two races, broke a state record in one and met the All-American time standard in another. The Westerly team matched its best finish in the states. And each of the nine Bulldog swimmers had personal-best times, almost in all events entered.
"I didn't get to see much of the team this year," Josh Butler, who coached Hellwing for his first three seasons, said. "Logan did great today. The overall team was awesome. It was incredible."
Hellwig met or exceeded his goals for his final high school meet and again in record-setting fashion. He came into the meet with the goals of winning his two individual events and helping his two relay teams finish in the top five.
Hellwig won his third straight state title and broke the state record in the 50 freestyle race. He won his first title in the 100 backstroke and earned consideration for All-American standing in that event. And he helped the team finish second in the 200-free relay and fourth in the 200-medley relay.
"We met the four goals," Hellwing said. "That's a great feeling. And my teammates all performed well. I feel really good about that."
Hellwig led the 50 free from start to finish. His winning time of 21.30 seconds beat Smithfield rival Ryan Cote by 0.52 seconds. Hellwig had missed the state record (21.42) in his win last year by 0.04 seconds. This year he beat it by 0.12 seconds. It is the first state record by a Westerly High swimmer, boy or girl, in the program's 10-year history.
"We're very proud and happy," Roland Hellwig said after his son's record-breaking 50 free win. "There are small increments you have to make to move ahead. He's now only 31-hundredths away from making the Junior Nationals. That really puts you at another level."
Hellwig's win in the 100 back was perhaps more challenging, since he had just finished anchoring the Bulldogs' 200-freestyle relay team just minutes before in the preceding race. He never trailed in the 100 back and won by two full lengths with a time of 51.30. That broke his school record of 52.43 by 1.13 seconds. It also met the time standard for consideration as an All-American. He won Sunday's race by 2.38 seconds.
Hellwig teamed with Mark Walker, Phil Miguel and Callam Gunn to place second in the preceding 200-free relay race. Their time of 1:33.23 missed the school record by 0.54 and trailed Smithfield's winning time by 2.40 seconds.
In the meet-opening 200-medley relay, Alex Gomes joined Hellwig, Walker and Miguel to place fourth with a time of 1:45.49. That broke the school record of 1:48.82 by 3.33 seconds. Smithfield won the race in 1:40.62. "I couldn't have asked for anything more from Logan," acting head coach Kerri Butler said. "He was superb. He was really focused. He was more rested for this meet than last year, when he had not yet tapered down. This time he backed off a little bit from training.
"Logan also was excited for those relays. He cares about that stuff too."
Willie Barber coached the team for most of the season, but had to return to California for his job.
Smithfield won the state championship with 323 points. The Sentinels edged Bishop Hendricken by seven points, breaking the Hawks' 24-year stranglehold on the state championship. Smithfield led by 13 points going into the final race (the 400-free relay) and needed to finish at least fifth to win the meet. Hendricken won the relay, but Smithfield placed second to win the title.
Westerly finished fifth with 153 points, tying its highest finishes in 2010 and 2012. South Kingstown edged the Bulldogs for fourth with 157. The Rebels leapfrogged over the Bulldogs by placing third in the final event. Westerly finished ninth in that relay and would have tied SK in the final team standings if it had placed eighth.
The top 16 finishers in each individual event and in each relay scored for their teams.
Miguel had top-10 finishes in his two individual events. He place fifth in the 50 free (23.25) and 10th in the 100 free (52.47). Walker also scored in two individual events, finishing 11th in the 100 butterfly (59.80) and 13th in the 100 backstroke.
Gomes and Gunn were joined by Bennett Lanni and Dan Carr to place ninth in the meet-concluding 400-free relay. Their combined time was 3:40.37.
"My kids swam incredibly well," Kerri Butler said. "Every single kid had best times. There was nothing we physically could have done better. Everybody was happy. We were focused, but had lots of fun."


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New Arrivals - Kids - Fairies
When a farmer dies, the decades-old feud between his son, Bones, and Fat, a fairy who lives in a tree on the farm, escalates, with surprising consequences for Bones' mother and the farm animals.
Defying her mother's wishes and the Tooth Fairy Guild, Cory quits her tooth fairy training to explore such things as babysitting an adventurous Humpty Dumpty and helping Suzy organize her seashells by the seashore until, at last, Cory discovers a power she never knew she had.
Rainbow Fairies Rachel and Kirsty must find the other Rainbow Fairies in order to prevent Fairyland from losing its colors and turning gray forever.
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Celebrate spinach season with this lean and green scramble. Salty feta and velvety eggs combine beautifully with wilted spinach for a filling breakfast that's high in protein. Submitted by HOPEIGETIT2 Carbs: 13g | Fat: 8.7g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 18.4g | Calories: 200.3
These adorable single-serving ham cups turn any breakfast into a special occasion. Feel free to jazz these up with your preferred seasonings. Submitted by NANALINDA5355 Carbs: 0.9g | Fat: 6.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 14.1g | Calories: 125.6
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At 300 calories a pop, donuts are an easy way to wreck a healthy breakfast. Not my baked ones. They're bursting with fruit and flavor--not fat! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 21g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 104.9
Spinach and mozzarella cheese are baked together to make irresistable savory appetizer treats! Submitted by ERUPERTO Carbs: 5.2g | Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 79
sugar free too, moist and lovely. Submitted by SLOWSET Carbs: 23.1g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 104
This is amazing, and perfect for my habit of getting up and making breakfast before class! I also LOVE it for dinner! Submitted by CATIEDIT Carbs: 13.9g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 59.2g | Calories: 345.6


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Toyota Prius camper van conversion
|I'm totally feeling weird when see the picture of this vehicle. And it make me surprised that this is Toyota Prius camper can conversion that will be show at 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. It is very wacky vehicle that called 'Campinn'. The transformation from the hybrid cool car to this vehicle use of Fibre Inforced Plastic (FRP) and the car increase length to 4,980mm and height to 2,050mm.
Maybe it look funny but maybe in future it will become a great vehicle… Just wait and see..
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