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Where are all the rohdea japonicas?! I discovered Japanese Sacred Lilly in the Asiatic gardens at Sarah Duke Gardens last December. Evergreen foilage-check, red berries in winter-check, shade loving-check, I even hear it is deer resistant.. watch out hostas!...
Does anyone out there know where I can find one for sale in the NC piedmont, or will I have to search online for a nursery. thanks for any help
I have a large one. Evergreen and deer resistant - check. Berries - not mine! Shade loving - check. I got it at Niche Gardens, I think. Denise
I don't have it (not enough shade), however, I think rhodea japonica combined with ferns and hellebores makes a striking foliage combo. I can't remember where I saw those together...could it have been the PDN gardens? I'll look through my photos.
HI VICIG, I have this plant.I have about 6 pots of it.These are from my plant that I split up over the summer.I have never planted it in the shade so I don't know how well it will grow in shade.
CAMERON, I have grown this plant in full sun for years.I get the red berries on this plant in full sun too.I also have them planted with hellebores........Diane
Gethsemane GArdens in Brown Summit has several different types. The solid green costs $6-$8 per gal. pot, and she also has a variegated one that is a little more expensive. Mine are in part to full shade and do set berries, which have seeded out over the years. They are easy to transplant if you get babies. Besides being deer resistant, they also do well in droughts. A new hybrid is still selling for $100+. It has skinny and pleated leaves...very interesting. Rohdeas are not fast growing but can take a lot of abuse. I had three in nursery plastic pots under a deck for years, but they did not die. However, when liberated into the outdoors, they quickly grew to a nice size. I prefer natives, but this plant really does well for me and adds interest, especially in the winter, in shady areas with Hexastylis and another non-native I like, Autumn fern.
I checked the J C Raulston Arboretum 'Current Plantings' and found six varieties of Rohdea japonica listed as growing there. Three are in the Winter Garden in beds 19a (medial variegation & white marginal variegation) & 19d (Miyako-no-jo), two are in the Lath House in beds L13 (Nobori ryu) & L16 (Tyokkinna-zo), and there is one (Claudia Phelps) in front of the McSwain Educational Bldg in bed Su3. I will make it a point to look at them and report whether they are in flower, etc.

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Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News The Potomac Valley News March - April 2010 IN THIS ISSUE A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Message from 1 Hi Everyone, the President Just got back from Westminster, what an event!! Board and Meeting 2-4 Too many people, not enough space, incredibly Notes crowded but still had lots of fun. It is not really something I would want to do every weekend but Conformation News 6 it is fun once in a while!!! It is a great place to see dogs you don't normally see in this area. Plus it Maureen Kelley 7-8 was nice to get away from the piles of snow in my backyard, of course it is now mostly mud as are Appreciation the dogs. Nothing like 4 wet muddy goldens trying to crawl into your lap! Agility News 9 We had a great meeting/grooming seminar set up Tracking News 9 by Bob Kurtz and taught by Teri Poetker. Thanks to both of them for a great afternoon. We had a Field News 10 good turnout and I think everyone had a good time. The next meeting/event is the banquet on Obedience Brags 10 March 27th, hopefully we will see lots of you there. Don't forget that GRREAT has their Memorials 11 auction and there is always some fabulous stuff to bid on. It is being held at the Golden Bull restaurant again and after that we have our Annual Report 12 Specialty and WC/WCX. Don't forget to volunteer to help out at the events. Everything goes Calendar of Events 13 smoother when we have lots of help. Club/Board Info 14 Hopefully, you have all been getting ready for the spring show, hunt, and agility season. I have been training my puppy for his first set of shows coming up in March. It is always exciting to have a new pup to bring out the first time, of course you never know what will happen with a puppy. See you all at the next event! Please don't hesitate to call or email with any suggestions, ideas or complaints. Cindy Note new email: firstname.lastname@example.com Page 1 of 1 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News obtain Mary Bergaw to again serve as our Chief Highlights of Board Meeting Conformation Steward, with Addie assisting her (Addie Stocks) as needed. Other breed stewards are yet to be obtained. Laurie McCain is the Obedience Chair January 14, 2010 and Pat Kavanagh will be the Chief Obedience Steward. (1) Due to the very recent sad and unexpected passing of Board member Maureen Kelley, the We have already reserved the building at the 2010 slate of proposed Officers and new Board Fairgrounds on the same Saturday for the 2011 members as presented at the December General Spring Specialty and will submit the deposit Membership meeting had to be modified. The immediately after this year's show, so we will Board approved by unanimous vote the once again be inside. The Thursday and Friday nomination of Andy Moore to serve as a Board Harrisburg shows on the same weekend as our member and added him to the previously Specialty will not be there next year. Bob approved slate. Crowley will look into the possibility of obtaining the Friday date from AKC and the Fairgrounds so The Board unanimously approved a $250 we might be able to hold back-to-back Specialties donation to the general fund of the Golden next year. A unanimous vote by the Board Retriever Foundation made in Maureen's name. approved these actions. In addition, our Spring Specialty will be dedicated to the memory of the three members we have Cindy Partridge and Laurie Doumaux will again recently lost: Janice Benge, Sandy Kelly and Co-chair this year's PVGRC Specialty Match B- Maureen Kelley. This will include a memorial OB. It will be held on Sunday, August 29 at page in the Specialty Catalog and a poster board Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, on display for each. There will also be VA, the same location as last year, and will recognition of our lost members in the include a CCA as well as an educational seminar. March/April issue of the GR News. (3) Plans for the 2010 Spring WC/WCX on (2) Specialty Chairperson Debbie Barrows has Sunday, April 18 in Cheltenham are under way. the plans for the 2010 PVGRC Spring Specialty on April 17 well under way. Since this year's Bob Kurtz will be the Test Secretary and a Specialty will be outside at the Howard County Chairperson is being sought. Field Committee Fairgrounds, tents and port-a-potties must be Chair Leslie Peszczynski is working on the rented. The location of the show outside may judges. Sharon Albright and Leslie Peszczynski also have an effect of lowering entries this year. will be handling our Field training days with the Approval to have a food vendor in the vicinity of the show is being sought from the Fairgrounds. first one on Saturday, April 3 in Cheltenham. The Specialty will be dedicated to the memory of the club members who were recently lost. The The Southern Maryland Hunting Retriever Club Specialty catalog always memorializes our will not be able to provide the Master stake members' dogs who have passed away during the year. Any member who had a dog to be workers again this year for our Fall Hunt Test. remembered in the catalog should send the The Field Committee is looking into the possibility information to Addie Stocks. of asking the Capital Region Flat Coated Retriever Club to do this instead. The list of Our Spring Specialty Premium will be available on the PVGRC website and our Show Secretary approved judges for our field events needs to be Rhonda Toren will send out post cards to former updated. entrants informing them of this. The Specialty Premiums will be handed out at the dog shows at (4) Agility Chairperson Nick DeCesare sent an Fredericksburg, VA and West Friendship, MD in agility report from his committee to Addie, who in January. The information about the show will turn shared it with the Board. All three 2010 also be posted on the Work Gold list. Addie PVGRC Agility Trials are AKC approved and on Stocks was listed in the premium as Chief schedule. In addition, judges have been Conformation Steward but we have been able to contracted for two of our 2011 trials and one Page 2 of 2 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News 2012 trial. He suggested we may want to The following slate for the 2010 Officers and the consider an increase in entry fees from $18/run new Board of Directors members (see item 1 to $19/run in 2011, to offset increases in site above) was accepted by unanimous vote: rental and judges' fees; he will make a recommendation after he reviews the financials Officers: from our 2010 trials. President Cindy Partridge (5) Traditionally, at the first Board meeting of the (returning) year, both the outgoing and proposed incoming Board members attend. The following Board Vice President Bob Kurtz (returning) members will be the 2010 liaisons to the various Secretary Addie Stocks standing PVGRC committees: Ruth Chase – (returning) Agility, Laurie Collins – Field, Bob Crowley - Breed, Sharon Kilrain – Obedience and Andy Treasurer Clayton Kilrain (new) Moore – Tracking. (6) Marie Acton has served exceptionably for a number of years as the moderator of Yahoo Board of Directors: Groups, PVGRC's major electronic/email communication with members. She has decided Bob Crowley (new) to pass this responsibility on to Laurie Collins, who will now be handling Yahoo Groups. Any Ruth Chase (new) emails for general club information and distribution to club members should now be sent Andy Moore (new) to Laurie at firstname.lastname@example.com. There were no new applications for membership Laurie and other members of the Board will be to be voted on. Two new applications were read. working together to ensure that the many PVGRC sponsored the trophies for the Golden members of PVGRC with email who are not Retrievers in today's show. Those members signed up to receive Yahoo Groups notifications present expressed a desire to continue this in the will get signed up. Any members who are not future. signed up are encouraged to let a Board member know so you can be pointed in the right direction All 3 PVGRC Agility Trials in 2010 will be All- to get signed up for Yahoo Groups. Breed Agility Trials. The trials in August will be held in conjunction with the Capital Region Flat Suzi Gatipon, club member and Historian, has Coated Retriever Club. In 2011 the August trials volunteered to send out the PVGRC Newsletters will again be for Sporting Dogs only. to those members who cannot or do not desire to receive their newsletter on the PVGRC website. The Awards Banquet date is Saturday, March 27 The Board unanimously approved this and the and will be at The Golden Bull Restaurant in club's future reimbursements to her for expenses Gaithersburg, as last year, and will include the accrued in doing this. GRREAT silent auction as always. Cindy Partridge will chair this event with Teri Poetker Highlights of General Membership Meetings and Ruth Chase providing the decorations. January 16, 2010 Laurie Collins will handle the GRREAT auction. This meeting was held on Saturday at the We are looking for a volunteer to serve as conclusion of the judging of Golden Retrievers, a legislative liaison for our club. The need for this PVGRC Supported Entry in the Greater volunteer, along with an explanation of the duties Fredericksburg Kennel Club Dog Show, at the and responsibilities for this position, still needs to Expo and Convention Center in Fredericksburg, be advertised on Yahoo Groups, our Newsletter VA. and our Website. Page 3 of 3 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News February 20, 2010 April 17 in West Friendship. The Board would love to get feedback on having the January, Program February and November membership meetings (not held in conjunction with official PVGRC This event was held on Saturday from1-3pm at events) at different places and different Waggin' Tails Junction in Manassas, VA. days/times instead of always at Tilden Woods Rec Center in Rockville, MD on Wednesday After our regular membership meeting, Cindy nights, as in the past. Partridge introduced our grooming seminar, led by Teri Poetker. Teri and friends demonstrated a variety of grooming techniques and then worked with individual members and their dogs. **************************************************** Meeting Two new applications were accepted into 2010 SPECIALTY CATALOG MEMORIAL membership by unanimous vote. No new PAGE applications were read. Each year our Spring Specialty catalog Plans for our Spring Specialty, to be held outside memorializes our members' dogs who have for this year only, are well under way (see item 2 passed away during the year (since the last above). Power must be provided by individual Specialty catalog). If you had a dog that you generators, if necessary. A food vendor (in a would like us to remember in the catalog, truck, will also have breakfast) in the vicinity of please let Addie Stocks know by March 28th. the show was approved by the Fairgrounds. We would like the dog's registered name, call Alice Hathaway will head up Hospitality, providing name, date of birth and death, and owner's lunch from volunteers for judges and stewards. name(s). Please email Addie at The Specialty will be dedicated to the memory of firstname.lastname@example.com the three club members who were recently lost. or call at 410-489-2343. Addie Stocks will be taking care of the Memorial Page in the Specialty catalog, which memorializes members' dogs who have passed away during the year. She reminded members to send her the information if they had a dog to be remembered in the catalog. Details will appear in Yahoo Groups, on our website and in our March/April newsletter. Sharon Albright will be the Chairperson for the 2009 Spring WC/WCX on Sunday, April 18 in Cheltenham and Bob Kurtz will be the Test Secretary. Volunteers are still needed. Clayton Kilrain reminded members that the deadline for PVGRC membership renewal for 2010 is fast-approaching on February 28. He has already sent out a renewal reminder by regular mail to those members who have not yet renewed. There is also a renewal form on our website that can be downloaded and used. The next two general membership meetings will be held in Maryland in conjunction with our Annual Awards Banquet on March 27 in Gaithersburg and with our Spring Specialty on Page 4 of 4 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News Page 5 of 5 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News Conformation Column Joan Donohue firstname.lastname@example.com Gaelicgold Sonyc Finian (Kathy Carbone) took home the points from the Greater Fredericksburg New Champions and the Friday Carroll shows. At the start of the year, Okeechobefirestar I'm No From the Am Bred class, Firestar Oahu Berani Ogre (Cindy Partridge) must have decided she (Laurie Doumaux) picked up her first points at the wanted to get her championship quickly out of the Greater Fredericksburg show. way. "Fiona" began the year with 7 (1 major) toward her championship and picked up the Mariner Woodcreek Eagle Isle (Pam Simmons) remaining 8 in four weekends of showing. She picked up points at the Chesapeake Kennel Club started off by picking up a major at the Carroll Of Maryland show and was reserve at the Great show. The following weekend she picked up a Fredericksburg show. point at the Middle Peninsula show. The following week, she went WB at Union County Lycinan's Good Sport (Cindy Williamson) went (Wed) and the Sand and Sea (Thurs) to finish. reserve at the Friday Carroll show. Specials News What a nice way to start her show career, Eldorado's Double Feature at Caned'Oro' (Diane Starting off the year on the right paw, CH Online's Petruso & Chris Browning) picked her first points Mahi Mahi (Jeanette Makowskyj & Sandy with a major at the Sunday Annapolis Kennel Selander) took the breed at the Northern Neck Club show. Kennel Club Of Virginia Wednesday and Thursday shows. "Finn" was BOS at the Goodtime's O'Riley is a Factor (Betty & Patrick Saturday Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club. Cullen) points up the points at both Middle Peninsula Kennel Club Of Virginia shows. Also, Edgecombe's Rock Around The Clock (Yolanda at the Middle Peninsula shows, Teddy Bear Stephens & Beth Johnson) has been having a Sandpiper's Fly By (Mary Ann Bruton & Michael great time in the specials ring with BOBs at Sand Filicko & Patty Pace) went WB on Saturday and And Sea (Thurs), RWB on Sunday Spartanburg, Greater Fredericksburg and Carroll Additional Class News: At the Friday Long (Sat). "Haley" not only took the breed at the Island Specialty, Eldorado's Rough Rider of Monday Annapolis show, she went onto to a Crosswinds (Chris Browning) took second in Group 4. She was BOS at the Boardwalk, Bred-by and Eldorado's Hawaiian Dancer (Chris Union County (Wed), Greenville (Fri) and Browning) won the bred-by class. Annapolis (Sun) shows. At the Long Island Specialty, "Haley" was BOS. A the Saturday Long Island Specialty, Eldorado's Big Skye Montana (Chris Browning) Class News was first in 6-9 sweeps, Eldorado's Rough Rider of Crosswinds (Chris Browning) won the From the 12-18 month class, Delmarva's Ima Lil bred-by class, Eldorado's N Fawnboro Ima Tinker (Susan Rocco) has picked up points at the Knockout (Chris Browning) was second in 12-18 Friday Carroll, KC of NJ and the Saw Mill shows. sweeps and Eldorado's Hawaiian Dancer (Chris "Tink" was reserve at Wednesday Northern Neck Browning) won the bred-by class. Kennel Club Of Virginia, Saturday Carroll and Monday Annapolis shows. Additional Specials News: Am CH/U-CH/Int. CH Eldorado's Promises D'Best H3x (Judy Inman (promisekennels.com) & Chris Browning) has Brier's Crystal Ball (Sue Rocco & Gina Heitz) been rapidly picking up GRCA Show Dog Hall of went WB at the Sunday Chesapeake KC of Fame points. He has taken two Group 1s, four Maryland show and reserve at the Thursday Group 2s and two Group 3s. Northern Neck Kennel Club Of Virginia show. Page 6 of 6 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News Maureen Kelley 9/6/46-1/9/10 Maureen came to the sport of showing dogs later in life, but she sure had a blast training and showing her goldens in AKC, UKC and WCFO events. It all started with Mikki, who was born on 8/29/88 and was 16 years 11 months old when she passed away on 7/30/05. Maureen didn't start showing Mikki until 1995, when she was seven years old, but Mikki earned three obedience titles. In spring of 1994, Maureen got Cory Sue as a puppy, and Cory Sue earned her UKC and AKC Companion Dog titles. Sadly, Maureen's heart was broken when Cory died of cancer in December of 2002, when she was only eight years old. Maureen was what we call a foster failure! Her plan was to foster Brandy and Rusty for GRREAT, but she ended up adopting both of them. Guess she didn't think anyone else's home was good enough for them, and I don't think Brandy and Rusty did either! Brandy was not real cooperative in obedience so Maureen was only able to get a Companion Dog title on her, but Rusty managed to get three obedience titles and one rally title. Sadly, Brandy passed away just four months after Mikki, and Rusty passed away just a month after Brandy so that was a tough period in Maureen's life. All her red dogs were gone, but they went at ripe old ages, and left lots of memories. Page 7 of 7 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News Speaking of red dogs, many of us still remember Maureen trying Rusty out in the field. Rusty was sooooo excited to be out there with those birds that he never wanted to settle down enough to actually see where they fell! Rusty sure had a grand old time running all over the place trying to find those birds, but it's kinda hard to find things sometimes when you have no idea what area they fell in so Maureen never was able to enter him in any field events. But as long as Rusty was having fun, she didn't care. In the summer of 2002, a blonde dog, Kristal, came to live with Maureen. Maureen continued to do obedience and rally, but she also branched out into agility and field with Kristal. She also started to get the conformation bug, and was so proud when Kristal managed to earn a point towards her championship in Arkansas! Kristal also got her UKC Championship. Maureen decided to breed Kristal, and Kristal produced some beautiful puppies, including Breaker, her homegrown champion! She was over the moon when Breaker finished his championship, and this year he also qualified for his Versatility Excellent certificate from the Golden Retriever Club of America when d'Alex handled Breaker for Maureen at a few hunt tests to finish his Junior Hunter. Maureen sure was proud of her boy. In addition to Kristal and Breaker, Maureen also owned T, Nelson and Della, who is a daughter of Breaker and T. I know Maureen had big plans for them as well, but, sadly, her illness kept her from fulfilling all her dreams. Maureen was a member of many dog clubs in the area and was always willing to help out wherever needed. Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club, Hyattsville Dog Training Club, Greenbelt Dog Training, Canine Training Association and K9 Connections are some of the local clubs she lent her time and talents to. Maureen will be sorely missed by the dog world. Maureen, I know you've already rejoined the many dogs and cats who went before you, and I can only imagine what a joyous reunion that was. Those of us here on earth will miss you – your forthrightness, your dry sense of humor, your willingness to help, and yes, even your stubbornness. You were a strong woman and you did the best you could for as long as you could. You'll be in our hearts forever … *************************************************************************************************************************** Page 8 of 8 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News Agility Column others can be found in the book "Shaping Nick DeCesare Success" by Susan Garrett. ISBN 1-892694-13-1 Just a few short months ago I said in this column, A reminder for all PVGRC members: our while offering advice on storing agility equipment April AKC all-breed agility trial will be held on over the winter, "we may have a really mild winter April 24 & 25 in Westminster, MD. We always with little snow or freezing conditions thanks to have a need for workers and everyone is global warming." Clearly, that was a poor welcomed either day. The trial is held indoors so prediction. So, how's that snowy, icy thing weather isn't a factor. Contact me directly if you working out for ya? We have suspended outdoor would like to see the fastest canine sport up agility training for the last three weeks. To stay in close and personal. shape (?) I have been working out with a snow- Five PVGRC agility members sent new blower and a shovel. I have learned to make title and qualifying run information this month. beautiful, intricate trenches in the snow with my Kathy Dorsch and Cedar (Golly G's Goin' Out On snow-blower for our dogs to run through. Being A Limb) had a world class weekend at the Oriole snowbound will make you do strange things. DTC agility trial in January. Kathy reports that Cedar earned his Novice FAST title with 61 In the last column I wrote about start line points in 15 seconds (!) and a 2nd place. Cedar stays and I hope that was helpful. Now I would also earned his first Open FAST leg with a 3rd like to write about something I have been trying place and his second Open FAST leg with 70 regarding rewarding your dog for being points in 32 seconds (!!) and a 1st place as well successful. This concept isn't original but it as two Open standard legs with two 1st places. seems to be working for my dog and his training Kathy and Cedar have become quite a team! needs. I had almost always rewarded correct Sally Henry and Ryser (High Peak's Rising to the behaviors or success with food. A few months Top NA, NAJ, WC) earned their first Open ago I began using an object that my dog Jumpers leg with a 1st place at DCKC. Marta associated with fun and something he loves to Coursey and Gabe (Fast-Trak I'm A Believer NA, do. I still use food to reward some behaviors but NAJ, RN) finished his Open standard with a 1st when we train agility sequences I have been place, and Open Jumpers with a 2nd place at using....a bumper as a reward. The food treats Oriole DTC. Kerry Troxel and Ryder (Banbury's are gone in a micro-second but the bumper is the Hit the Road Jack CDX, RE, NAP) earned his reward that keeps on giving. Dogs need a Novice FAST Preferred at Oriole DTC in January. release after doing agility which requires thinking Leslie Stanley and Dezi (OTCH Wingmaster's and working at high speed. Most dogs have a Desert Moon UDX, OMS, NAJ, OBHF) finished special "something" they really like and our the last leg of her Novice Agility title with a 1st Goldens usually like something they can place. "retrieve". It could be a bumper, a tennis ball, a good strong tug toy, a work glove or an old sock TRACKING NEWS (from Marge Paulding) stuffed with other old socks. I don't use stuffed toys because they come apart quickly under Hello everyone! Wish I had some tracking heavy use. I don't play tug with the bumper brags to share with you all, but either folks are because that would have undesirable forgetting to send me their brags, or everyone consequences in other training areas. has been snowed in and couldn't get to any tracking tests. When working your dog, hide the reward object under your coat or in a pocket - this can be Great news as of March 1! I saw my first robin in challenging if you use a bumper - which makes the front yard tonight. Spring will soon be here. soft objects the best choice. When your dog Be gone to all snow storms and blizzards. Dead completes whatever exercise you are working on grass and mud is looking pretty good to me. successfully, Bingo, out comes the reward object. Remember, the spring thaw can cause strange I have found this technique also works well when things to happen to the scent of a track. Give training obedience exercises. As I said, this is not you and your dog time to get back in the game of something I thought up. This concept and many tracking. Please send me your good news of new titles. Happy Tracking Tails…… Page 9 of 9 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News FIELD COLUMN – MARCH-APRIL 2010 Morgan Francis and Scandal (Golly G's Out and (Laurie Collins) About, RE, TD, JH) earned their JH in South Carolina the first weekend of December in a very Help is needed for our WC/X test scheduled for tough test. It was Morgan's first field title ever, April 18. We can't promise you big bucks for and she's very excited and proud of Scandal!!!! your time, but we can promise you a free lunch! You should be, Morgan! Great job! On-the-job training is gladly provided. If you can help, please contact Sharon Albright at Tidewater Retriever Club Fall Member firstname.lastname@example.com or 443-603-9259. Competition Upcoming Events! Martha Cole Glenn and Cannon (SR Sandhau's Suspend the Rules CDX, RN, MH, WCX) won the April 18 – WC/WCX Open Gun Dog competition at the Tidewater Retriever Club Fall member competition. And Training Days (check website for more details) Chase (Trifecta's Steeplechase Bet**) entered his April 3 first "Amateur" competition, held his own with the May 8 "big dogs" and got a JAM. June 5 July 31 September 4 ***** October 2 As always, we love to hear your brags so please Brags! report them to Laurie Collins at email@example.com WC! Obedience Brags Sally Henry and Ryser (High Peak's Rising To The Top NA NAJ NJ-R) passed the WC test held by the Capitol Region Flat-Coated Retriever Club Marie Huffman and Spy earned their second UD on November 15. Great to see you at the field leg at the Salisbury MD Kennel Club on Feb 28. events, Sally! Good job! Marta Coursey and Fast-Trak I'm a Believer WCX! (Gabe) earned their RN on January 31 with a first place. Sharon DeCesare and Tor (Fast-Trak's Need For Speed, VCD1, RA, TDX, JH, OA, OAJ, NF, Megan Baker has been very busy in obedience WCX) earned their WCX at the Flat-Coated this winter… Ctrl Alt Del CD, RE, MH, NA, NAJ, Retriever Club test on November 15. Love to see NF, WCX earned his CDX and two RAE legs… Tor racking up those titles! AND, TealOak's Weebe A Pistol RE, MH, WCX – earned his CD….AND Weebe OneTooMany Spy (Ambertrail's Foreign Intrigue, CDX, TD, JH, CDX, RAE, MH, MX, MXJ, NAP, NJP, NFP, WCX WCX) and Marie Huffman earned their WCX at has got 2 more RAE2 legs…AND Adirondac the FCR test as well. Marie reports that Spy Weebe Put'N A Hex On You earned her first finally held his honor! Way to go, Spy! Now you Rally Novice leg. can move on to Senior!!!! Beth Sokohl and Roux's Steamin' Red Hot Blues New Junior Hunters! have earned their Rally Novice and Rally Advanced titles. Breaker (Mo-K's Heart of the Sea CDX, RE, NAP, WC, VC, CGC) earned his JH on November 21 and got an insurance leg on November 22 in South Carolina. Maureen Kelley was very grateful that d'Alex Childers ran Breaker for her. Page 10 of 10 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News Paradocs Sinjin Only in Jest, RN Jester May 24, 2003-December 22, 2009 Greatly missed by Nancy, Rodger, Hunter & Sinjin Foxview's Pivot to Genesis, WC "Pivot" September 27, 1997- February 23, 2010 Pivot was a very happy and extremely sweet boy. Al and I will miss our "Little man". Teresa and Al Blumberg Page 11 of 11 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club 2009 Annual Report Cash on Hand December 31, 2008 $73,878.19 Income Expenses Net 2008 Spring Specialty $104.50 ($104.50) 2009 Spring Specialty $11,620.65 $11,710.64 ($89.99) 2010 Spring Specialty $375.00 $607.67 ($232.67) 2008 Tracking Test $15.11 ($15.11) 2009 Tracking Test $520.00 $787.12 ($267.12) 2008 Fall WC/WCX $106.00 ($106.00) 2009 Spring WC/WCX $680.00 $980.79 ($300.79) 2009 Fall WC/WCX $655.00 $906.12 ($251.12) 2009 Hunting Test $7,812.88 $7,459.37 $353.51 2009 April Agility Trial $20,295.00 $15,575.37 $4,719.63 2009 June Agility Trial $22,288.00 $17,046.08 $5,241.92 2009 August Agility Trial $8,532.00 $8,146.84 $385.16 2010 April Agility Trial $784.06 ($784.06) 2010 June Agility Trial $610.00 ($610.00) 2010 August Agility Trial $610.00 ($610.00) 2009 Match $165.00 $1,236.35 ($1,071.35) 2009 Super Singles $1,160.00 $1,144.58 $15.42 2009 CCA $715.00 $715.00 Advertising $465.00 ($465.00) Bank Charges $18.83 ($18.83) Donations $2,000.00 ($2,000.00) Dues and Membership $5,680.00 $326.97 $5,353.03 Educational Fund $125.00 $125.00 Equipment $287.00 ($287.00) Field Training Days $1,291.00 $1,947.74 ($656.74) Insurance $850.00 ($850.00) Meetings and Banquets $1,962.50 $4,847.12 ($2,884.62) Miscellaneous $2,589.00 $2,448.86 $140.14 Printing and Mailing $2,078.33 ($2,078.33) Supplies $1,600.00 ($1,600.00) Supported Entry Prizes $68.00 ($68.00) Treasurers Expenses $40.00 ($40.00) Ways and Means $286.00 $132.00 $154.00 Totals $86,752.03 $84,940.45 $1,811.58 Cash on Hand December 31, 2009 Checking Account $14,035.24 Certificate of Deposit (2/10) $ 7,115.15 Certificate of Deposit (12/10) $19,000.00 Certificate of Deposit (1/12) $35,132.38 Total $75,282.77 Page 12 of 12 Potomac Valley Golden Retriever News Calendar of Events 2010 March March 11 Board Meeting Glen Burnie, MD March 20 Awards Banquet/ Gaithersburg, MD Membership Meeting April April 17 Specialty Show/ Howard County Fairgrounds, MD Membership Meeting April 18 WC/WCX Test Cheltenham, MD April 24-25 All Breed Agility Trials Westminster, MD May May 6 Board Meeting Fairfax, VA May 8 Field Training Day Cheltenham, MD May 30 Veteran's Day/ Monrovia, MD Membership Meeting June June 5 Field Training Day Cheltenham, MD June 19 K-9 Olympics Location TBD June 26-27 All Breed Agility Trials Westminster, MD July July 8 Board Meeting Columbia, MD July 31 Field Training Day Cheltenham, MD August August 14-15 All Breed Agility Trials Westminster, MD August 29 Specialty Match and CCA/ Manassas, VA Membership Meeting September September 4 Field Training Day Cheltenham, MD September 9 Board Meeting Manassas, VA September 26 Fall WC/WCX Test Cheltenham, MD October October 2 Field Training Day Cheltenham, MD October 23-24 Hunt Test/ Cheltenham, MD Membership Meeting November November 4 Board Meeting Columbia, MD November 14 Tracking Test Location TBD Page 13 of 13
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Definition of Critical Thinking and Adaptability
A great amount of research has been put into better understanding both Critical Thinking and Adaptability, Adaptive Thinking or Adaptive Stance. These skills benefit, military, the workforce and students alike. The below section provides a collection of literature that defines, in various ways, the two terms. It is not within the scope of the challenge to determine any one definition as "correct", however, these are provided as sources in the case that additional information is desired.
Critical thinking involves the examination of both your methods of information analysis and the adjustment and employment of those methods. It is not merely acquiring information, but the methods used to acquire it, and the way the information is processed and treated.
Adaptive thinking can be defined as consisting of competencies such as negotiation and consensus building skills, the ability to communicate effectively, analyze ambiguous situations, be self-aware, think innovatively and critically, and exercise creative problem solving skills.
- as defined by the Report of the Defense Science Board 2010 study on Enhancing Adaptability of U.S. Military Forces (http://www.acq.osd.mil/dsb/reports/EnhancingAdaptabilityOfUSMilitaryForcesB.pdf)
Further definitions and a literature review follow.
Critical Thinking
"Invariably, the first thing [we do when we wake up every day is] make a decision—whether or not to get out of bed when the alarm went off. More decisions follow—what to eat for breakfast, what to wear, whether to come to class. While some decisions are instinctive, some require real thought. In all cases, its important to be mindful before we make a choice or decision—not to act impulsively, but to approach it logically.
Peter Elbow, "Methodological Doubting and Believing: Contraries in Inquiry," in Embracing Contraries: Explorations in Learning and Teaching, N.Y., Oxford University Press, 1986.)"
Measuring Critical Thinking
"Critical thinking can be very difficult to measure. In part, this is because critical thinking is an ongoing process rather than a recognizable outcome. The state of critical thinking means that an individual is continually questioning assumptions, considering context, creating and exploring alternatives and engaging in reflective skepticism (Brookfield, 1987)."
Gen Ed Critical Thinking Rubric
The rubric allows teachers to rate students on a 4-pt scale on 10 criteria relevant to critical thinking; Identifying the issues and stakeholders, considering methodology, evaluating assumptions, etc. http://www.neiu.edu/~neassess/pdf/CriThinkRoger-long.pdf
"The Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) measures are designed to test for critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem solving, and written communication skills."
Critical Thinking in Education
From the Virtual World to the Classroom: Exploring the Synthesis-Thinking Skills in Young Learners in a Blended Learning Environment http://udistrital.academia.edu/MauricioMartinez/Papers/415776/From_the_Virtual_World_to_the_Classroom_Exploring_the_Synthesis-Thinking_Skills_in_Young_Learners_in_a_Blended_Learning_Environment
Critical Thinking Gateway
Video Games and Critical Thinking
Video Games may help critical thinking
Virtual Worlds and Critical Thinking
Virtual Worlds Educators: http://www.virtualworldsedu.info/blog/
Critical Thinking at the Army Management Staff College
Changing Army Culture Creating Adaptive and Critical Thinking Officer Corps
Critical Thinking for the Military Professional
Literature Review
How We Think: Thinking Critically and Creatively and How Military Professionals Can Do it Better http://smallwarsjournal.com/sites/default/files/858-mcconnell1.pdf
Patience, critical thinking important for solving crimes for Reserve special agents
Army Critical Thinking Tackles the "Vortex of Violence"
Critical Thinking: Challenges, Possibilities, and Purpose
Sharon Riedel, ARI, Ft Leavenworth, KS, March 2002
THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT CRITICAL THINKING: A FUNDAMENTAL GUIDE FOR STRATEGIC LEADERS Colonel (Retired) Stephen J. Gerras, Ph.D., Professor of Behavioral Sciences, Department of Command, Leadership, & Management
U.S. Army War College, August 2008, http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/army-usawc/crit_thkg_gerras.pdf
Critical Thinking and Judgment: The Key to Effective Leadership
Developing Creative and Critical Thinkers
Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences. "Developing Adaptive Proficiency in Special Forces Officers." Research Report 1831, February 2005. http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/army/ari_feb05_adapt.pdf
Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences. "Training Adaptable Leaders: Lessons from Research and Practice." Research Report 1844, October 2005. http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/army/rr1844.pdf
Australian Defense Department (2007). EXECUTIVE SERIES, LEADERSHIP IN THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE, (22 March 2007).http://www.defence.gov.au/adc/docs/Publications/ADDP%2000.6-Leadership.pdf
Bartone, Paul T., Charles L Barry, and Robert E. Armstrong (2009).. "To Build Resilience: Leader Influence on Mental Hardiness." Defense Horizons, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University, Washington, DC, November 2009. http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/ndu/defhoriz_69.pdf
Burns, William R. Jr. and Waldo D. Freeman (2008). Developing an Adaptability Training Strategy and Policy for the DoD, Interim Report. IDA Paper P-4358. Alexandria, VA: Institute for Defense Analyses , October 2008. http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA492056
Burns, William R. Jr. and Waldo D. Freeman (2010). Developing More Adaptable Individuals and Institutions, IDA Paper P-4535, Alexandria, VA: Institute for Defense Analyses, February 2010. http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA516523
Clark, Richard E. (2009), "Training for adaptable performance: A workshop report," ADL Newsletter for Educators and Educational Researchers, September 2009. Accessible at: http://www.ymlp165.com/pubarchive_show_message.php?adlnews+48
Clark, Richard and David Feldon (2008).. "GEL, Adaptable Expertise and Transfer of Training." Report produced under contract sponsored by the U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM), Center for Cognitive Technology, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California, September 9, 2008. http://www.cogtech.usc.edu/publications/gel_and_adaptability.pdf
Cohen, Marvin S, Salas, Eduardo and Riedel, Sharon L. (2002). Critical Thinking: Challenges, Possibilities, and Purpose (March 2002)
Lacey, Jim and LTC Kevin Woods (2007). "Adapt or Die." U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings, (August 2007):16-20. http://www.criticalfumble.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-6152.html
Lussier, James W. and Scott B. Shadrick (2003). "Adaptive Thinking Training For Tactical Leaders." Paper presented at the RTO HFM Symposium on "Advanced Technologies for Military Training," Genoa, Italy, October 13-15, 2003. http://ftp.rta.nato.int/public/PubFullText/RTO/MP/RTO-MP-HFM-101/MP-HFM-101-19.pdf
Office of Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), Readiness and Training Policy and Programs (2010). Strategic Plan for the Next Generation of Training for the Department of Defense, Appendix B Taking the Adaptive Stance and the Adaptation Framework, Sept 23, 2010. accessible at: http://prhome.defense.gov/RFM/READINESS/docs/FINAL_NextGenStrategicPlan_23Sep.pdf
Pulakos, E.D., S. Arad, M. A. Donovan, & K. E. Plamondon (2000). "Adaptability in the Workplace: Development of a Taxonomy of Adaptive Performance." Journal of Applied Psychology 85, no. 4 (August 2000). http://nreilly.asp.radford.edu/pulakos%20arad%20donovan%20plamondon.pdf
Pulakos, E. D., Schmidt, N., Dorsey, D. W., Hedge, J. W., & Borman, W. C. (2002). Predicting adaptive performance: Further tests of adaptability. Human Performance, 15(4), 299-323. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/S15327043HUP1504_01
Raybourn, Elaine M (2007). "Training System Approaches for Honing Adaptive Thinking, Cultural Awareness and Metacognitive Agility." Brief presented at Adaptability Symposium 2007, Alexandria, VA, December 2007. http://ntsa.metapress.com/app/home/contribution.asp?referrer=parent&backto=issue,130,145;journal,5,22;linkingpublicationresults,1:113340,1
U.S. Army (2008). "The U.S. Army Concept for the Human Dimension in Full Spectrum Operations—2015-2024, TRADOC Pamphlet 525-3-7," June 11, 2008.
U.S. Army (2008). "Training for Full Spectrum Operations—FM 7-0." December 12, 2008. http://www.tradoc.army.mil/tpubs/pams/p525-3-7.pdf
White, S. S., Mueller-Hanson, R. A., Dorsey, D. W., Pulakos, E. D., Wisecarver, M. M. et al. (2005). Developing adaptive proficiency in Special Forces officers (Research Report 1831). Arlington, VA: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.


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Unfortunately because of Centre Ice problems I didn't get to see more than the last 5 minutes of the game after the Hawks/Leafs game. Quite frustrating really. CJAD radio only for the rest of it
Personally I think occasionally putting BGL on the first line is fine so long as it is not done to distraction. I don't know how long it went on, so that is all I can say about it.
Every other word in talking about this game (and others) seems to be about Lucic. if I thought he was that good a hockey player to allow so much distraction it might be okay. He's not really good enough to command so much attention. If he steps out of line then BGL should deal with him immediately. No invitation, just get it out of the way. The mistake is in letting the other guy dictate when and where
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Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION
Throne speech to urge RMs to amalgamate
THE Selinger government is sending a signal to dozens of small municipalities it is time for them to consider amalgamating with their neighbours.
The message will come in today's speech from the throne, which kicks off the new session of the Manitoba legislature.
The government is concerned nearly half of Manitoba's municipalities (92 of 196) have a population of less than 1,000 -- the legal threshold for a local government under provincial law.
Smaller municipalities have complained in recent years they are not large enough to apply successfully for certain provincial and federal programs.
Many have even had difficulty obtaining required financial audits on time, delaying access to gas-tax revenues.
"We want to really engage the municipalities in a process over the next year on voluntary amalgamation," Local Government Minister Ron Lemieux said Sunday.
Lemieux noted several municipalities with populations larger than 1,000 are already exploring amalgamation, because they can see its advantages. He would not name them, as the local governments have spoken to him in confidence, but he said he will be encouraging them to come forward now.
Lemieux said the government does not have a preconceived amalgamation plan. But it wants municipalities to begin discussing it.
The government is also considering legislative amendments in the coming year that would facilitate municipal amalgamation. Lemieux called the current process "cumbersome."
The province is hoping to convince tiny municipalities there are many benefits to becoming larger.
Among them are improved opportunities for economic growth, improved services and reduced administration costs.
"Instead of competing with each other, you could have two, three, four municipalities together and the size of (the new entity) would give them more clout, frankly," Lemieux said.
While the government is calling on municipalities to amalgamate voluntarily, Lemieux was clear Sunday it expected to see progress within the next 12 months.
"We want to make sure that we see some movement."
Of the 92 municipalities that currently fail to meet the Municipal Act's threshold of 1,000 persons, 59 per cent spend more than 20 per cent of their budgets on administration. All have fewer than 200 residents per elected official.
The province is unsure of the reception its push for municipal amalgamation will receive.
Lemieux said the government has had no formal talks with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities on the topic, but he and his senior officials have discussed the matter informally with municipal officials for some time.
Lemieux noted former Progressive Conservative local government critic Stu Briese (Agassiz), a former AMM president, has spoken of the need for amalgamation.
Lemieux said he intended to call Doug Dobrowolski, the AMM's current president, to give him a heads-up about the province's intentions. He will also address the issue when he speaks at the AMM's annual convention in Winnipeg later this month.
What else to expect in the throne speech
The government plans to introduce legislation that would protect people when they buy homes and vehicles -- two of the biggest purchases made in a lifetime. "We know that those are big purchases for people. We want to make sure that... they're well-protected because they're huge investments," NDP house leader Jennifer Howard said.
Privacy legislation
The government is also expected to tighten a key privacy law to prevent health-care workers from snooping on personal information. The recommendation was made in September by Manitoba's acting ombudsman, Mel Holley, after he investigated a case at Cancercare Manitoba. A worker at the facility read through a patient's file because of a personal gripe.
Pallister's debut
There will be a new dynamic in the legislature as Brian Pallister takes over the role of Opposition leader. Pallister was unopposed when he sought the leadership of the Progressive Conservatives last summer to replace Hugh McFadyen and will lead off question period for the first time this week.
"I want to make sure that we focus on building a stronger economy here and I want to make sure that our government is better-managed than it has been," Pallister said.
Belt tightening
The NDP is in the midst of five years of consecutive deficits and is hoping to keep this year's red ink to $448 million. To meet that target, the government has planned to sell off $80 million in government assets and find $128 million in day-to-day spending reductions. By the end of September, halfway through the fiscal year, Finance Minister Stan Struthers had not sold off any assets and had found $66 million in cuts by reducing some advertising, pushing back construction projects and other measures.
Getting more efficient
Protegra, a private business-technology company, has been hired and will be paid $700,000 to improve and streamline services. "Maybe something doesn't need to go through 10, 20 people before a family gets what they need. Maybe we can do that in a much more efficient way," said Howard.
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Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition November 19, 2012 A4
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Backsplash: Finding a White that matches counter and cabs.
Hello all! I had taken a hiatus from Garden Web, as we came to a halt in our kitchen remodel. I really had put finding a backsplash for our kitchen on the back burner, until today, when I was at ReStore and stumbled across 3x6 subway tile for 7 cents a piece. Yes, I said it, 7 CENTS A PIECE!
So, for $14 I picked up those bad boys and hauled them home! Here is the dilemma .... they match perfectly to my cabs, but look maybe a tad too creamy next to the granite? My cabs are linen white and read more creamy than I had hoped for, but work with the bianco antico counter tops that shows more white than cream.
My question is, how do you pick a "white" backsplash? Do you shoot to match the cabs or shoot to match the granite? Or aim for the middle?!
I just got home with my deal and have a few lined up on the counter, will continue to look at them for the next few days in different light and maybe make a board so I can see them actually stacked from counter to cabinet with grout color.
Thanks all!
I generally go for "looks good with" rather than "matches". Trying to match can be tricky because the light source isn't always the same and what is a perfect match in daylight could be an unpleasant "just missed matching" under artificial light.
I think various whites that look good together also add a bit of depth. I have a really high level of color discernment whenever I take that test that gets posted on here occasionally, so I don't think it's that I can't tell the difference between shades, --apparently I see it but it doesn't bother me.
Well, they are matte 3x6 subways and the granite is polished, so I am mixing sheens.
I think I am just going to take some time with them sitting out and go from there. While its a fantastic deal, it doesn't matter if it doesn't fit perfectly in my kitchen :)


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African powers have launched a fresh diplomatic push for a peaceful solution to Cote d'Ivoire's crisis by piling pressure on defiant leader Laurent Gbagbo to quit and avoid an armed intervention.
Raila Odinga, the Kenyan prime minister, named by the African Union to try to broker an end to the stand-off between Gbagbo and the man the world says beat him to the presidency, Alassane Ouattara, flew to Nigeria on Sunday en route for Abidjan.
Odinga, who has previously called for Gbagbo's removal by force, met with with Goodluck Jonathan, the Nigerian president, who also heads the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
"We have just finished our dinner together at his house during which we discussed the Ivorian issue," Odinga told AFP by telephone from Abuja.
"I will travel to Abidjan tomorrow (Monday) to meet presidents (Laurent) Gbagbo and Alassane Quattara and return in the evening to Abuja to brief President Jonathan on my mission," he said.
Ahead of the talks, Odinga said he would keep an open mind on finding a solution for Cote D'Ivoire.
"We don't want to pre-empt anything. We just want to talk to him (Gbagbo) and we will see what happens," Odinga told the AFP news agency after he arrived in Nigeria.
"It depends on how Gbagbo wants to handle it."
Odinga will meet the Cote d'Ivoire strongman alongside three regional presidents returning to Abidjan on Monday on behalf of ECOWAS, a source close to the African Union told AFP.
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Tensions have risen steadily in the deadly standoff since Gbagbo and Ouattara both claimed victory in a November 28 presidential run-off vote that it was hoped would end a decade of crisis in Ivory Coast.
Gbagbo and Ouattara have fired off a series of deadlines at each other since then, with Ouattara's latest call for Gbagbo to quit expiring unheeded at midnight on New Year's Eve.
In return, Charles Ble Goude, Gbagbo's minister for youth, urged Ivorian youths to rise up after the New Year to seize control of Ouattara's besieged headquarters in the waterfront Golf Hotel resort.
But on Sunday, Ble Goude called off his threat, saying he wanted to give a chance to diplomatic efforts, for now.
Ble Goude told state television that several parties had asked "us to postpone our plan" to attack the hotel and "we have decided to give a chance to the negotiations that are underway."
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Ouattara's once-plush hotel is protected by a small contingent of lightly armed former rebel fighters known as the New Forces and 800 United Nations troops equipped with armoured vehicles and re-supplied by helicopter.
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Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary general, on Saturday reaffirmed the world body's "unwavering" support for Ouattara and said he was "alarmed by the reports of egregious human rights violations".
The UN mission has "been instructed to do everything possible to gain access to the affected areas both for prevention and to investigate and record the violations so that those responsible will be held accountable".
Gbagbo on Saturday accused the 9,000-strong UN peacekeeping mission ONUCI of firing on civilians, a charge denied by the UN.
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Current situation:
- I have the current version of my MVC Framework which uses classes as controllers.
- I have some "vintage" modules from my old MVC Framework which uses simple, flat includes as controllers.
Much simplified that means:
New Version:
class blaController extends baseController {
private $intVar;
function dosomethingFunction() {
$this->intVar = 123;
Old Version:
$globalVar = 123;
// view "controllername" is automatically shown
I'm now trying to write a wrapper to be able to use my old controllers in my new MVC without having to rewrite everything. To do so, I have a "wrapper" controller:
class wrapController extends baseController {
function dosomethingFunction() {
require 'old_dosomething.function.php';
(Once again: This is VERY, VERY simplified - just to get the idea over. Not actual code.)
The problem with that approach is, that the previously global variable $globalVar now only exists inside of the method "dosomethingFunction" and cannot be accessed by the view.
This wouldn't be the case if I could force the require to behave as "in global scope" so that $globalVar would once again be available in global scope.
So: Is there some way to achieve "require_global" or something similar?
(One solution for my problem would be to modify my old controllers to start with a bunch of "global" commands, but I'd prefer a solution where I don't have to change so much of that old code.)
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I went here and the mall looks like its not much to it from outside but it actually has a pretty good selection of stores the popular ones but it's not a,really big mall
We wanted to shop @ Pennys. The mall is an older mall. Too bad so many shop out of town @ the malls near Ft. Collins.
With two iof the four major stores long gone and the Sears and JC Penny's on the small size, there are other shopping areas that have more to offer. A lot of the smaller shops in the mall have moved as well, leaving stores that just don't make it worth going to. An excellent Cinemark Theatre is it's only draw...
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The 2014 Quicken Loans All-Star Football Challenge aired from AT&T Stadium in Dallas tonight on ESPN2. The 16th annual event showcased 16 college football standouts - including Minnesota's Ra'Shede Hageman - competing in an exciting and entertaining skills challenge, which will re-air on ESPN2 at 1 p.m. on Feb. 2, as well as on ESPN at 3 p.m. on April 27.
Hageman, who was named first team All-Big Ten this season, won the Lineman Strength Challenge. Hageman competed in the event after a successful week of practice at the Senior Bowl. He is also scheduled to participate in the NFL Combine, which takes place in Indianapolis from Feb. 22-25. Hageman's Gopher teammate Brock Vereen was also invited to the combine.
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Mystery Plant...help wanted
Thank you in advance for help in identifing this plant for a friend. She said it is about a foot high and sprawling.
I at first thought asparagus fern...but not sure.
Thanks again.
Here is a link that might be useful: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/chica_mom/album?.dir=/fb77
amsonia hubrichtii appears to be a good match.
i like the plant and mine is still pretty small but it did put on a good bit of growth this year.
not as colorful as your photo (yet).
Here is a link that might be useful: arkansas amsonia
Amsonia hubrictii
Blue Star, Threadleaf Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Threadleaf Blue Star has very narrow needle-like leaves 3 to 4 inches long and only a matchstick in width giving a fine and brushy look. The plants grow 3 to 4 feet tall, the flowers are a medium dark steel blue in late spring. It prefers a dryish site. Fall color is a good deep gold before the plants die back for the winter. Blue Stars are very attractive and dependable plants. Plus, they are deerproof.


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Trinidad Express article.
Port of Spain, Trinidad - West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) director of cricket Richard Pybus says that professionalising the game and playing more cricket at the regional level is the first step in catching up to the leading cricketing nations in the world.
Kaieteur News article.
Guyana Times article.
Georgetown, Guyana - Wolf Warriors and Trophy Stall were down to contest the final of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League's Republic Cup last evening at the Everest ground.
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P.O. Box 616 W, St. John's, Antigua
Tel : 268-481-2450
Fax : 268-481-2498
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Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2
Prima Official Game Guide
By Fernando Bueno
(Prima Games, Paperback, 9780307469090, 176pp.)
Publication Date: October 26, 2010
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