text:
An enclosure for housing circuitry of an electronic device including at least one enclosure part, and a shielding layer on the part. The enclosure part has an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface defining a wall therebetween, and is formed of a plastic material which is generally transparent. The shielding layer is provided to cover at least a portion of the interior surface of the enclosure part. The layer is formulated to provide EMI shielding for the circuitry housed within the enclosure, and as coated or otherwise applied to the interior surface is visually perceptible through the exterior surface of the enclosure part for enhancing the cosmetic appearance of the enclosure.
1. An enclosure for housing circuitry of an electronic device, said enclosure comprising:
at least one enclosure part having an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface defining a wall of said enclosure part therebetween, said enclosure part being formed of a plastic material which is generally transparent; and
a shielding disposed on and covering at least a portion of the interior surface of said enclosure part, said shielding layer being bonded to the interior surface of said enclosure part and providing EMI shielding for the circuitry housed within said enclosure and being visually perceptible through the exterior surface of said enclosure part enhancing the cosmetic appearance of said enclosure.
2. The enclosure of
3. The enclosure of
4. The enclosure of
5. The enclosure of
6. The enclosure of
7. The enclosure of
8. The enclosure of
9. The enclosure of
10. The enclosure of
11. The enclosure of
12. The enclosure of
13. An enclosure for housing circuitry of an electronic device, said enclosure comprising:
at least one enclosure part having an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface defining a wall of said enclosure part therebetween, said enclosure part being formed of a plastic material which is generally transparent; and
a shielding layer covering at least a portion of the interior surface of said enclosure part, said shielding layer providing EMI shielding for the circuitry housed within said enclosure and being visually perceptible through the exterior surface of said enclosure part enhancing the cosmetic appearance of said enclosure, the shielding layer comprises the cured film of an admixture of one or more resin components, and one or more electrically-conductive particulate fillers.
14. The enclosure of
15. The enclosure of
16. The enclosure of
17. The enclosure of
The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/289,919; filed Jul. 20, 2001.
The present invention relates broadly to electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding enclosures, such as cases, housings, or parts thereof such as covers, for mobile, i.e., cellular telephone handsets and other electronic devices, and particularly to a coating for such enclosures which is applied in a colored layer to an interior surface of an enclosure part formed of a clear or otherwise optically transparent or translucent plastic, such layer being electrically-conductive or otherwise providing EMI shielding and also being visually perceptible through the exterior surface of the part to provide a cosmetic enhancement to the enclosure or enclosure part.
The operation of electronic devices such as televisions, radios, computers, medical instruments, business machines, communications equipment, and the like is attended by the generation of electromagnetic radiation within the electronic circuitry of the equipment. As is detailed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,202,536; 5,142,101; 5,105,056; 5,028,739; 4,952,448; and 4,857,668, such radiation often develops as a field or as transients within the radio frequency band of the electromagnetic spectrum, i.e., between about 10 KHz and 10 GHz, and is termed "electromagnetic interference" or "EMI" as being known to interfere with the operation of other proximate electronic devices.
To attenuate EMI effects, shielding having the capability of absorbing and/or reflecting EMI energy may be employed both to confine the EMI energy within a source device, and to insulate that device or other "target" devices from other source devices. Such shielding is provided as a barrier which is interposed between the source and the other devices, and typically is configured as an electrically conductive and grounded housing which encloses the device. The housing may be formed of a metal such as steel, aluminum, or magnesium, or alternatively, of a plastic or other polymeric material which is provided with a conductive coating generally applied across the interior surfaces of the housing. The coating may be an electrically-conductive paint, a conductively-filled, molded elastomeric layer, a metal foil laminate or transfer, or a flame-sprayed or other deposited metal layer. A conductive gasket may be used to provide electrical continuity between the coating layers applied to the various mating housing parts.
An integrated EMI shielding solution for electronics enclosures, further described in commonly-assigned U.S. Pat. No. 5,566,055 and in DE 19728839, involves the over-molding of the housing or cover with an conductive elastomer. The elastomer is integrally molded in a relatively thin layer across the inside surface of the housing or cover, and in a relatively thicker layer along the interface locations thereof providing both a gasket-like response for environmentally sealing the cover to the housing and electrical continuity for the EMI shielding of the enclosure. The elastomer additionally may be molded onto interior partitions of the cover or housing, or itself molded to integrally-form such partitions, providing electromagnetically-isolated compartments between potentially interfering circuitry components. Covers of such type are marketed commercially under the name Cho-Shield® Cover by the Chomerics EMC Division of Parker-Hannifin Corporation (Woburn, Mass.).
Conventionally, most conductive coatings formulated for EMI shielding applications naturally exhibit a brown or gray appearance as a result of their being loaded with silver or particles or another metal filler. As many housings, and particularly those for mobile telephones, are formed of a black plastic, a black pigment or dye may be added to the coating to match the coating color to the substrate color. Coatings of such type are marketed by the Chomerics EMC Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, Woburn, Mass., under the tradename Cho-Shield™ 2052, and by Spraylat Corporation, Mount Vernon, N.Y. Should another color for the handset be desired, a nonconductive paint may be applied to the external surfaces of the housing. Alternatively, a colored faceplate may be used.
As electronic devices such as mobile phone handsets continue to proliferate, it is believed that additional EMI shielding alternatives and options for handset cases and other enclosures would be well-received by the electronics industry.
The present invention is directed to an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielded enclosure, such as a case, housing, or a part thereof such as a cover, for mobile telephone handsets and other electronic devices. More particularly, the invention relates to an electrically-conductive coating or other shielding layer for such enclosures which is applied in an opaque or other colored layer to an interior surface of an enclosure part formed of a clear or otherwise optically transparent or translucent plastic, such layer providing EMI shielding and also being visually perceptible through the exterior surface of the part to provide the enclosure or enclosure part with a colorful or otherwise enhanced cosmetic appearance.
In an illustrative embodiment, the shielding layer is provided as an electrically-conductive, water-borne or solvent-based paint or other coating which may comprise a polyurethane, acrylic, or other resin binder and an electrically-conductive filler such as silver, silver-plated copper, or other metal particles or mixtures thereof. Although the coating may be left to exhibit a natural brown or silver color, a pigment, dye, or other colorant preferably is added to mask the natural color and to imbue another color such as black, white, yellow, green, red, blue, orange, purple, or, indeed, any color in the spectrum. Other or additional fillers or additives may be used to render the coating fluorescent, phosphorescent, or reflective. The coating may be sprayed, dip-coated, brushed, rolled, or otherwise applied to one or more of the interior surfaces of the enclosure or a part thereof such as a cover, and then dried or otherwise cured to form an adherent film or other layer thereon. Prior to cure, the layer may be embossed or otherwise textured to further enhance its light transmitting or reflecting priorities.
In further accordance with the precepts of the present invention, the enclosure or enclosure part to which the shielding layer is applied is formed of a clear, transparent, or translucent plastic which may be an acrylic, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyphenylene ether (PPE), polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate (PC), polyamide, nylon, polyolefin, or a copolymer or blend thereof. As a result, the coating layer remains visually perceptible through the exterior surface of the enclosure part
Advantageously, the shielding layer so formed provides EMI shielding across the interior surface of the enclosure while, at the same time, eliminating the need for an external cosmetic coating. Moreover, by virtue of its application to the interior surface of the enclosure or enclosure part, the shielding layer, which may be formulated to exhibit a multitude of colors, is generally protected from the scratches or other damages to which an exterior paint is susceptible. Further, such shielding layer, in combining EMI shielding and cosmetic functions, is economical and simplifies manufacture in eliminating the necessity of having to provide a separate cosmetic paint layer. These and other advantages will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art based upon the disclosure contained herein.
For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective end view, partially in cross-section, of a handheld electronic communication device representative of a typical application for the EMI shielding enclosure herein involved having an interior combination EMI shielding and cosmetic coating layer; and
FIG. 2 is a magnified view of a portion of the enclosure of FIG. 1 showing the combination EMI shielding and cosmetic coating layer of the present invention in enhanced detail.
The drawings will be described further in connection with the following Detailed Description of the Invention.
Certain terminology may be employed in the description to follow for convenience rather than for any limiting purpose. For example, the terms "forward," "rearward," "right," "left," "upper," and "lower" designate directions in the drawings to which reference is made, with the terms "inward," "inner," or "inboard" and "outward," "outer," or "outboard" referring, respectively, to directions toward and away from the center of the referenced element, and the terms "radial" or "horizontal" and "axial" or "vertical" referring, respectively, to directions, axes, planes perpendicular and parallel to the central longitudinal axis of the referenced element. Terminology of similar import other than the words specifically mentioned above likewise is to be considered as being used for purposes of convenience rather than in any limiting sense.
In the figures, elements having an alphanumeric designation may be referenced herein collectively or in the alternative, as will be apparent from context, by the numeric portion of the designation only. Further, the constituent parts of various elements in the figures may be designated with separate reference numerals which shall be understood to refer to that constituent part of the element and not the element as a whole. General references, along with references to spaces, surfaces, dimensions, and extents, may be designated with arrows.
For the purposes of the discourse to follow, the precepts of the present invention are described in connection with the application of the combination electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and cosmetic layer herein involved as sprayed or otherwise coated or applied to the interior surface of a housing, case, or other enclosure for a handheld electronic communication device such as a mobile, i.e., cellular, telephone. For the purposes hereof, the term "EMI shielding" should be understood to include, and to be used interchangeably with, surface grounding, corona shield, radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding, and anti-static protection. In view of the discourse to follow, however, it will be appreciated that aspects of the present invention may find utility in other applications, such as for other electronic devices, including indoor or outdoor cabinets, requiring both EMI shielding and cosmetic enhancement. Use within those such other applications therefore should be considered to be expressly within the scope of the present invention.
Referring then to the figures, an exemplary electronics device is shown generally at 10 in the perspective view of FIG. 1 as including a case, housing, or enclosure, reference generally at 12, which is modified in accordance with the precepts of the present invention as having a combination EMI shielding and cosmetic layer, 14. For purposes of illustration, device 10 is shown to be a mobile telephone handset, but alternatively may be another handheld, portable, or other electronics device such as a personal communications services (PCS) handset, PCMCIA card, global positioning system (GPS), radio receiver, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook or desktop personal computer (PC), cordless telephone handset, network router or server, medical electronics device, or the like. Enclosure 12 is shown to be of a 2-part construction including a upper half or cover, 16 a, and a lower half or base, 16 b, each of the parts 16 a-b having a corresponding interior surface, 18 a-b, and an exterior surface, 20 a-b, which extend contentiously to form adjoining top and bottom walls, 21 a-b, side walls, 22 a-b and 24 a-b, and end walls (not shown). The side and end walls together define the perimeters of each of the enclosure parts 16 a-b, which is demarked by a peripheral edge surface, 26 a-b. The edge surfaces 26 are mating and define a joint, parting line, or other interface, 30. A compressible gasket or other seal (not shown), which may be electrically conductive, typically is provided in the interface 30 as interposed between the surfaces 26 to provide electrical continuity and/or environmental sealing between the parts 16. As is shown, enclosure 12 may house one or more printed circuit boards (PCBs), 32 a-b, or other circuitry of the device 10.
For the purposes of the present invention, one or both of the enclosure parts 16 a-b, which may be constructed of the same or different materials, may be injection or otherwise molded or formed of a clear or otherwise transparent thermoplastic or other plastic material such as a poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK), polyimide (PI), a high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE), polypropylene (PP), or other polyolefin, polyetherimide (PEI), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a nylon or other polyamide, fluoropolymer, polysulfone, polyester, acetal homo or copolymer, liquid crystal polymer (LCP), polyacrylic, polymethylacrylates, poly(ester and ether urethane), polyurethane, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyphenylene ether (PPE), polyphenylene oxide (PPO), polystyrene, or polycarbonate (PC), or a copolymer or blend of any of the foregoing. As used herein, "transparent" should be understood to be used in a general sense as exhibiting sufficient light transmittance, such as at least about 50% as may be measured, for example, in accordance with ASTM D 1003, for shielding layer 14 to be at least partially visible through the exterior surface 20 a-b of the enclosure part 16, and in that regard is used interchangeably with "clear" and "translucent." Depending upon the preference of the designer or the requirements of the particular application, the parts 16 a-b may be colorless, i.e., "water clear" or "water white," or colored or hued, such as by means of a dye or other colorant incorporated into the plastic material forming the enclosure part.
As the plastic material forming the enclosure parts 16 will generally be non-electrically conductive, shielding layer 14 is provided, as may be seen with additional reference to the area 15 magnified view of FIG. 2, as an adherent, electrically-conductive film or other coating or the like which is applied as an EMI shielding layer to cover at least a portion of one or both of the interior surfaces 18 a-b of the corresponding enclosure part 16 a-b. For most applications, shielding layer 14 will have a film thickness, referenced at "t" in FIG. 2, of between about 0.1-10 mils (0.0025-0.25 mm), with the enclosure parts 16 a-b having a thickness, referenced at "T" in FIG. 2 of between about 0.01-1 inch (0.025-2.5 cm).
In an illustrative embodiment, shielding layer 14 is manually or robotically sprayed, such as by means of a standard high volume/low pressure (HVLP) gun or propeller-agitated pressure equipment, dipped, brushed, rolled, or otherwise applied as a conductive paint or other coating to the interior surfaces 18. Such coating may be waterborne or other inorganic solvent-based, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or other organic solvent-based, and further may be formulated as a one or two-component air, thermal, moisture, UV, radiation, or other cure system which may include a blend of one or more resins and one or more electrically-conductive fillers. By way of example, the one or more resins conventionally may be an acrylic, polyurethane, or epoxy polymer, or a copolymer or blend thereof, and in the cured film of shielding layer 14 may form a continuous phase or binder for the filler.
Suitable electrically-conductive fillers include: noble and non-noble metals such as nickel, copper, tin, aluminum, and nickel; noble metal-plated noble or non-noble metals such as silver-plated copper, nickel, aluminum, tin, or gold; non-noble metal-plated noble and non-noble metals such as nickel-plated copper or silver; and noble or non-noble metal plated non-metals such as silver or nickel-plated graphite, glass, ceramics, plastics, elastomers, or mica; and mixtures thereof. The filler is broadly classified as "particulate" in form, although the particular shape of such form is not considered critical to the present invention, and may include any shape that is conventionally involved in the manufacture or formulation of conductive materials of the type herein involved including hollow or solid microspheres, elastomeric balloons, flakes, platelets, fibers, rods, irregularly-shaped particles, or a mixture thereof. Similarly, the particle size of the filler is not considered critical, and may be or a narrow or broad distribution or range, but in general will be between about 0.250-250 μm, and more typically between about 1-100 μm.
The filler is loaded in the composition in a proportion sufficient to provide the level of electrical conductivity and EMI shielding effectiveness in the cured layer 14 which is desired for the intended application. For most applications, an EMI shielding effectiveness of at least 10 dB, and usually at least 20 dB, and preferably at least about 60 dB or higher, over a frequency range of from about 10 MHz to 10 GHz is considered acceptable. Such effectiveness translates to a filler proportion which generally is between about 10-80% by volume or 50-90% by weight, based on the total volume or weight, as the case may be, of the shielding formulation, and a surface resistance of about 0.10 Ω/sq. or less, although it is known that comparable EMI shielding effectiveness may be achieved at lower conductivity levels through the use of an EMI absorptive or "lossy" filler such as a ferrite or nickel-coated graphite. As is also known, the ultimate shielding effectiveness of the cured layer 14 will vary based on the amount of the electrically-conductive or other filler material, and on the film thickness.
Additional fillers and additives may be included in the formulation depending upon the requirements of the particular application envisioned. Such fillers and additives may include conventional wetting agents or surfactants, opacifying agents, anti-foaming agents, anti-static agents, coupling agents such as titanates, chain extending oils, tackifiers, pigments, lubricants, stabilizers, emulsifiers, antioxidants, thickeners, and/or flame retardants such as aluminum trihydrate, antimony trioxide, metal oxides and salts, intercalated graphite particles, phosphate esters, decabromodiphenyl oxide, borates, phosphates, halogenated compounds, glass, silica, silicates, and mica. Particularly, and depending upon the requirements of the application involved, one or more pigments, dyes, or other colorants may be added to the formulation to mask the natural color thereof attributable to the electrically-conductive filler. As mentioned, such colorants may include organic or inorganic pigments such as titanium dioxide, chromium oxide, iron oxide, lead chromates and molybdates, metallic complexes, phthalocyanine blue, and carbon black, dyes such as azo or other conjugate compounds, special colorants such as coated micas and other pearlescent pigments, metal flake pigments, fluorescent ("day-glo") pigments which absorb and re-emit UV or visible light, phosphorescent or other luminescent pigments which are excited by UV or visible light and continue to emit after the extinction of the radiation source, reflectants such as solid or hollow glass microspheres, and blends of one or more of the foregoing. Typically, these such other fillers and additives are blended or otherwise admixed with the formulation, and may comprise between about 0.05-80% or more by total volume thereof. In the case of the addition of a dye, such dye typically may comprise between about 1% by total weight of the formulation.
The formulation for shielding layer 14 may be compounded in a conventional mixing apparatus as a one or two-part admixture of the resin or resin system parts, filler, and pigment, dye, and/or other optional additive components. Depending upon the resin system, water or another inorganic or organic solvent or other diluent may be added to control the viscosity of the fluent admixture which may be adjusted for spray application. The formulation, as mentioned, may be applied as a one or two-part system using conventional spray equipment to at least a portion of, or substantially the entirety of, one or both of the interior surfaces 18 a-b of the enclosure parts 16 a-b and cured to form an adherent film layer thereon. By "cured," it is meant that the film is polymerized, crosslinked, further cross-linked or polymerized, vulcanized, hardened, dried, or otherwise chemically or physically changed from a liquid or other fluent form into a solid phase. Such film forms the adherent shielding layer 14 which may bond to the interior surface 18 via chemical, mechanical, electrostatic, van der Waals, or other forces. As a result of its being loaded with an electrically-conductive filler, the shielding layer 14 which is formed on the surface 18 typically will be opaque. However, such layer also may be translucent or other otherwise as transmitting some light but causing sufficient diffusion to prevent perception of distinct images therethrough.
Advantageously, the shielding layer 14 formed by spraying is a conformal coating in that it is able to cover ribs, stiffeners, and other surface asperities or discontinuities, such as is referenced at 34 in FIGS. 1 and 2, which may be formed in the surfaces 18. The shielding layer also may be applied, however, by other direct or indirect means such as knife coating, roller coating, brushing, casting, drum coating, dipping, dispensing, extrusion, screen printing, transfer, and the like.
For enhanced visual effects, the inner surfaces 18 and/or the shielding layer 14 may be embossed, patterned, or otherwise texture to increase light reflection and/or refraction. Also, two or more colors of shielding layer 14 may be applied in different patterns, such as stripes, swirls, or as over and under layers. Shielding layer 14 also may be used in conjunction with transfer decals, appliques, and the like which may be, for example, interposed between the surfaces 18 and the shielding layer 14.
Although the formation of shielding layer 14 has been described herein primarily in conjunction with a paint-spray application, it will be appreciated that other, different types of shielding layers 14 may be employed without departing from the cope of the invention herein involved. For example, layer 14 may be formed as is described in commonly-assigned U.S. Pat. No. 5,566,055 as an electrically-conductively-filled silicone or other elastomer which is over-molded onto the surfaces 18. Alternatively, layer 14 may be or clad, laminated, or metallized, such as by chemical, i.e., electroless, or electrolytic plating, vacuum or chemical vapor deposition, evaporation, sputterring, or plasma coating, onto the surfaces 18 as a thin, i.e., 0.004-10 mil (0.0001-0.254 mm) metal film or foil. Particularly, the layer 14 may be formed as a conformal coating by the electric arc/wire arc thermal spraying of tin, nickel, or an alloy thereof in the manner further described in commonly-assigned U.S. application Ser. No. 10/137,229, filed May 1, 2002, entitled "Manufacture of Electronics Enclosure Having a Conformal Corrosion-Resistant Metallized Shielding Layer Threaded Pipe Connection with Improved Seal," the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.
Referring now particularly to the magnified view of FIG. 2, it may be seen that, with the enclosure 12 and the parts 16 a-b thereof being structured as described, at least a portion of the incident light waves, referenced at 40, impinging upon the exterior surfaces 20 is transmitted through the walls of the enclosure parts 16. Depending upon the color of layer 14, light of a certain frequency or range is reflected back (or absorbed in the case of a black layer 14) by the outer surface, 42, of layer 14, which also has an opposing inner surface, 44, to the eye, referenced at 46, of an observer, 48. Thus, the observer 48 is able to visually perceive the layer 14 through the walls of the enclosure parts 16, such layer 14 thereby providing an aesthetic enhancement for the device 10 while, at the same time, providing EMI shielding for the enclosure 12.
Moreover, as compared to external coatings, the internal shielding layer 14 will be appreciated to be protected by the enclosure walls from surface nicks, scratches, or like. Advantageously, should the exterior surface 20 of the enclosure parts 16 become nicked, scratched, or otherwise damaged, such as is shown in phantom at 50 in FIG. 2, such damage 50, which normally will not penetrate through to layer 14, is generally masked by the shielding layer 14 and thereby is less perceptible to the observer 48.
As it is anticipated that certain changes may be made in the present invention without departing from the precepts herein involved, it is intended that all matter contained in the foregoing description shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. All references including any priority documents cited herein are expressly incorporated by reference.
Patent Citations
Non-Patent Citations
Referenced by
Legal Events
Original Image


text:
Hotel Reviews
"Amazing Siem Reap"
Lovely staff, beautiful hotel, great location, very comfortable rooms. Gave it 4 stars as some of those extra/finishing touches ( mainly poolside and food service) that 5 star accommodation usually offer were missing, but definitely no major complaints or concerns. There weren't any pool staff around when we used the pool: we couldn't find towels, and, later, had to find staff at an indoor restaurant when we wanted to order food from the poolside menu. We didn't know which sun lounges were no longer in use by guests, as about 15 were not in use, but had used towels on them, and with only two people swimming in the pool, we were unsure which sun lounges to clear for our own use. Also, we found several hot dishes at the buffetMore ⇓
"Good place to rest"
I liked the hotel. The people are friendly and helpful, always with a smile and the room is well with nice teak flooring (no carpet!). The bad were the views: a roof. The bathroom will soon need updating, but it was not bad. The pool area is very nice and in the hall there are areas with sofas and musicians playing traditional music. Spacious dining and service of ten. Varied breakfast and fine cuisine. The worst part was that it was impossible to make a late check out, we were charged almost the same as for a day full board. So we spent a few hours in the reception area listening to traditional music.
"Sokha the place with warm and friendly staff"
We being in this Resort and we spent very nice time all the staff are very friendly, warm nd professional; very big rooms and always perfectly clean, nice pool with nice personal also, very good location and very impressive Christmas decoraion at the pool and in the main entrance.
Very good tuk tuk service they provide, Mr Sarou the driver very professional and kind.
"Nice Hotel"
Good Situation, between the center of Siem Reap and the Angkor's temples.
Just a short tuk tuk ride for each.
Rooms were large,clean, quiet and peaceful after a lond day of visit.
We got an acces to the lounge for breakfast, tea time and drinks
The waiters were efficient and friendly.
The pool is really nice
"Nice hotel, friendly staff, well worth a visit"
Stayed at the Sokha Angkor for 3N/4D over the new year, booked via hotels.com, this hotel was not the first choice as we had never heard about it before, but decided to go with it due to lack of other options during the high season. we were genuinely and pleasantly surprised to find it to be a great place. Extremely friendly staff, they seem to have learnt the ropes very well. Good breakfast buffet, reasonably good options on the menu for lunch and dinner, a decent bar. The swimming pool turned out to be a good attraction, as well as the spa although the massage was probably not great value for money relatively speaking. We didn't choose the tour option with the hotel as we had already booked outside, but might have beenMore ⇓

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I read that when one inicializes an array it is possitle to use a string literal. But if the list if inicializers is bigger than the size of array, an error is caught.
#include "stdafx.h"
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[])
char cAr2[3] = "ABC";
for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++)
return 0;
Well, this example is given in my book. It really ends like this: error C2117: 'cAr2' : array bounds overflow.
Could you tell me what is what here: I can see an array of 3 elements and 3 elements being placed into it. Everything seems Ok. Why error?


text:
The first table outlines the projected rankings
for each Big Ten team, sorted in each division from best to worst, and then presents the following selected key stats:
Rank - Projected 2011 ranking, from 1 to 120
2010 Rank - 2010 ranking using the current compu-picks model
Prev 4 yr - ranking of the average rating from 2006-2009
Recruit Rank - ranking of past 4 years of recruiting (each year equally weighted), from scout.com
Recruit Trend - the difference between the past 3 years of recruiting and the previous 3, ranked from best to worst
Injuries - starts lost to injury during the 2010 season (from Phil Steele)
Turnovers - turnover margin during the 2010 season, from cfbstats.com
Draft Losses - based on the 2011 draft
Ch - new head coach, per collegefootballpoll.com (1 indicates a new coach, . indicates no new coach)
Starters - returning offensive / defensive starters, per Phil Steele magazine (* if the QB returns), with some edits due to subsequent news
The second table shows the expected number of total wins for each team, as well as the odds for each potential number of wins,
based on 2500 season simulation runs (note: a . indicates zero odds, while 0% indicates a non-zero probability that just rounds to 0%).
The third table shows the odds of winning the league, the expected number of league wins for each team, as well as the odds for each potential number of league wins,
based on 2500 season simulation runs (note: a . indicates zero odds, while 0% indicates a non-zero probability that just rounds to 0%).
Projected ranking and key statistics
Projected Results - All Games
Projected Results - League Games
Some commentary about the projections:
1) The Legends division looks to have a surprising amount of parity. I'd be very surprised to see Minnesota make any kind of run at it
(4% seems like too high of a number even with a VERY favorable East draw, missing both Ohio St and Penn St),
but the simple fact that it's even somewhat possible is telling, as is the fact that favorite Nebraska is only at around 40%.
2) The Big Ten's schedule ratings are fairly low for two reasons: first, the league itself is rated decent but not great
(the effect of a number of down years, as well as four
teams having coaching changes [2nd highest behind the MAC] ); and second, the OOC is, as usual, extremely weak.
3) Ohio St, even with all the off-field issues, still seems like the league favorite. It's worth noting that had Tresselgate not happened, and
the team was intact with Tressel behind the sidelines, that they would be an extremely serious national title contender, perhaps even #1. As it is,
they still have an enormous amount of talent, and have been consistently right near very top of college football for years. Until and unless the scandal
blows up even further (and right now it seems like it might actually go away based on the recent NCAA ruling),
it's hard to believe that they're likely to collapse. As long as they remain eligible for postseason play (and assuming
no further sanctions, player losses etc. for 2011), Ohio St is still the deserving Leaders division favorite.
4) Penn St is a somewhat interesting case. They'd been solid from 2006-2009, but then took a huge step back in 2010. Their recruiting is strong (and on a solid up-trend),
they didn't lose too much to the draft, they had some poor luck with turnovers and injuries, and they return 14 starters including the quarterback.
All signs point to improvement from the poor 2010 campaign; the only question is how much improvement, and whether it'll be enough to overtake Ohio
St as the division champ. That might be a bit much to expect, but you never know, and at the least the Lions ought to have a solid season, with a reasonable
shot at 9+ wins.
5) Wisconsin is a team that looks ripe for a dropoff. 2010 was an unusually good season, with great turnover luck,
their recruiting isn't as good as the elites of the league, they lost the most to the draft
out of any Big Ten team, and they only have 12 starters (no QB). On the other hand, they still were a strong team in 2010, they did suffer
some bad injury luck, and it's possible that Russel Wilson will make a major impact (that's not something that Compu-Picks has modeled out in Wisconsin's projection).
So while some level of dropoff is likely (yes, even with Wilson), they should still be a quality team in 2011.
6) Nebraska pretty clearly seems like a program on the rise. They've been on a general upward trend, culminating in a strong 2010 season.
It's no wonder they're marked as the division favorites in 2011. That said, they may take a small step back in 2011. They haven't quite been recruiting as well
as the national elites, they had pretty heavy draft losses, they have one of the toughest schedules in the league, and they only return 12 starters (including QB though).
That said, they're still a strong program, and they did have bad luck last year in both injuries and turnovers, so it's likely that any downturn should be fairly mild.
7) Michigan St is an interesting team. On paper they could be around the same as in 2010; though they had good injury luck and fairly good turnover luck (those things usually revert),
they suffered almost no draft losses, and they've got a fairly manageable schedule. However, their big problem is that, despite their gaudy record, they just weren't that good in 2010.
They had fantastic luck in close games, and they got blown out in both of their losses (including once to a decent but hardly great Iowa team). It's extremely unlikely
that they'd enjoy that kind of fortune again in 2011, so while they might not be a worse team, it's extremely likely that they will have a worse record.
Still, with recruiting improving in a major way, if they can keep that up they could potentially make a big impact over the next few years.
There are a few important notes and caveats I need to make about this model:
1) Compu-Picks does not endorse implicitly or explicitly any form of illegal gambling.
Compu-Picks is intended to be used for entertainment purposes only.
2) No guarantee or warranty is offered or implied by Compu-Picks for any information provided and/or predictions made.
3) This preseason model is primarily based on the main compu-picks model. Essentially, it attempts to predict how well a team will rate given its rating history,
as well as a number of other data points, such as returning starters, draft talent lost, turnovers, recruiting, etc. This means, among other things, that the rankings
are power rankings based on how good a team projects to be, as opposed to a more cynical (though accurate) model that attempts to project how the BCS will rank a team
by making adjustments to favor those with easy schedules and punish those with tough schedules.
4) For three teams (Auburn, Oregon, UNC), you can see that they're projected to half a new coach. This was a manual adjustment I made to the data based on the off-field issues
that each program is dealing with. A new coach is a negative predictive factor, so estimating a 50% chance of having a new coach makes an impact.
For UNC, it's more that there's a pretty reasonable chance that they'll replace Butch Davis (or be forced to) before the season. For the other two, it's more a reflection
of the possibility that the ongoing investigations will unearth more trouble, possibly leading to a coach replacement and/or current players being declared ineligible.
For those two, estimating a 50% chance of a new coach is mainly a proxy for that possibility. It's admittedly arbitrary, but I believe that it's reasonable given the current climate.
I have also provided adjusted division (or league) odds in a number of instances. For the Pac-12 South, it shows the odds of each team winning adjusting for the fact
that USC will be ineligible (the original calculation does not account for this). For various other instances, it would only be relevant if the team in question
does in fact become ineligible for the division/league title. Should that not happen, you can ignore the adjusted odds.
5) There is a substantial amount of noise in these projections, which is to be expected given the large number of unknowns (who will have good and bad luck with injuries,
which young players will improve and which won't, how specific matchups will come into play, etc.). Right now the standard error is a bit over 0.2 on a scale of about -1 to +1.
It's important to look at the projections with this in mind to get a sense of how material the projected differences are. Given a standard error around 0.2,
it is safe to project Alabama to be a much better team than Mississippi St, but it is not safe to project Arkansas to be any better than LSU, much less a lot better.
6) At this point, there are a number of model features that need to be investigated further. Chief among these is the distribution of extreme events.
It appears that the model may be overstating the probabilities of extreme events, such as 12-0 or 0-12 records, or major underdogs winning their division/league.
Please keep this in mind when looking at the distribution of win probabilities.
2011 Compu-Picks Blog
Questions, comments or suggestions? Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Arizona Custom Builders
Mohave Valley Custom Builders
Maas Construction
Location: Mohave Valley - | PH: 928 768 9108 | Visit Website
Building custom homes in the Mohave Valley, Maas Construction have a hands-on approach to construction management. They bring together experienced and... More
Phoenix Custom Builders
Calvis Wyant
Location: Phoenix - | PH: (480) 905-0200 | Visit Website
Calvis Wyant has been building luxury homes since 1986. They are very proud to be the recipient of the MAME Custom Home of the Year for the over $2.5... More
Cullum Homes
Location: Phoenix - | PH: 480 949 2700 | Visit Website
Cullum Homes has 25 years of experience building custom homes in Phoenix. Their innovative design process builds Phoenix luxury custom homes with a... More
Gray Properties
Location: Phoenix - | PH: (602) 339-4828 | Visit Website
Gray Properties Incorporated constructs amazing luxury custom homes in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. They are committed to using the finest materials and... More
Ocotillo Construction
Location: Phoenix - | PH: 480-857-3551 | Visit Website
Ocotillo Construction is a Phoenix based custom homebuilder that focuses on quality and value. They strive to provide beautiful custom homes at a... More
Toll Brothers
Location: Phoenix - | PH: 215-938-8000 | Visit Website
At Toll Brothers, we build more than homes; we build communities. Trusted since 1967, we've been building communities in picturesque settings where luxury... More
Scottsdale Custom Builders
MAK Construction
Location: Scottsdale - | PH: (480) 368-0348 | Visit Website
MAK Construction is strongly committed to a core set of principles and beliefs. They are dedicated to providing solutions and results to clients around... More


text:
Science News Archive - October 15, 2010
A gene's location on a chromosome plays a significant role in shaping how an organism's traits vary and evolve.
Researchers have developed a genetic tool in mice to speed the discovery of novel genes involved in cancer.
While not an outright failure, a 2010 goal set by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) for staunching the loss of the world's species fell far short of expectations for "The International Year of Biodiversity."
The food chain - the number of organisms that feed on each other — in the world's streams and rivers depends more upon the size of the stream and whether the waterways flood or run dry than the amount of available food resources, Yale University and Arizona State University (ASU) researchers report online in the Oct. 14 issue of the journal Science Express.
Although most people assume that tests are a way to evaluate learning, a wealth of research has shown that testing can actually improve learning.
Using mathematical models, based on actual mobile network data, the researchers demonstrated that malware attacks could be adapted to follow human behavior on social networks.
Scientists have discovered a new species of carnivorous mammal in eastern Madagascar.
Unless you are in a field of study related to cell biology, you most likely have never heard of Ndc80.
A team of Australian scientists has announced that they are looking to create a new, global climate change monitoring network using state of the art technology--and elephant seals.
New research shows that nature and humans are leaving an indelible mark on rivers and streams, which are affecting the intricate food webs they support.
- An uxorious, effeminate, or spiritless man.
- A timorous, cowardly fellow.


text:
March 21, 2013
(NAPSI)ŚLook around your home and youÆll probably see a few important items you are planning to replaceŚa tattered chair, those old running shoes, the living room wallpaper.
There are also important parts on your vehicle that need to be replaced when they get oldŚincluding your shock absorbers and struts. But replacing them is more than just a matter of keeping your vehicle freshŚit can also help keep you and your family safe.
ōShocks and struts are hidden behind the wheels, so their condition isnÆt as easy to see, and drivers tend to miss the gradual loss of steering, stopping and stability that occurs as they wear out,ö says Carri Irby, brand manager for Monroe shocks and struts manufacturer Tenneco Inc. ōSo itÆs important to have the vehicleÆs ride control system inspected at least once a year and to replace worn shocks and struts at 50,000 miles.ö (Actual mileage may vary depending on driver ability, vehicle type and driving and road conditions, according to Irby.)
Shocks and struts are part of a system of interrelated under-car components known as the ōSafety Triangle.ö Other elements of this system are the tires, brakes and chassis parts, such as ball joints and tie rod ends. When any of these parts is worn, the entire system can be compromised, leading to a loss of steering precision, stopping performance and overall vehicle stability in a variety of driving situations.
To reinforce this important safety message, the Monroe brand recently launched an extensive North American marketing campaign titled ōEverything Gets Old. Even Your Shocks.ö The campaign contrasts these vital but often overlooked vehicle components with worn everyday items that most consumers replace on a more frequent basisŚshoes, toothbrushes, batteries, and even tires.
ōItÆs vital to understand that while you might not be able to see them without getting down on your hands and knees, shocks and struts take an incredible beating and they do get old,ö said Irby. ōProtect your safety by asking your vehicle service provider for a ride control inspection and, if your shocks and struts are worn out, have them replaced.ö
On the Net:North American Precis Syndicate, Inc.(NAPSI)


text:
Eye Candy: Our Favorite Shirtless Celeb Hunks view
Zendaya's Celebrity Crush List view
Laz considers himself a motivator. "A lot of friends come to me when they have...
Laz considers himself a motivator. "A lot of friends come to me when they have problems or when they have self doubt and I do my best to inspire them and motivate them and push them to not give up and to fight," he shares.
Customer Service | E-mail Newsletter Sign-up | Subscribe to Essence | Give a Gift of Essence | Change Your Address | Renew Your Subscription | Pay Your Bill | Questions & Comments
Bios | Contact Us | Essence Crosswords | Job Opportunities | Internships | Media Kit | Our Company | Site Map | Writer's Guidelines | Magazine Tablet Edition
© 2015 Essence Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Your California Privacy Rights | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms | AD CHOICES


text:
"How do we measure the return on our content investment?"
This question made a lot of sense 4-5 years ago. What we today call "big data" was in its infantile stages. Data collection was robust, but costs were high and usability was poor. Expenditures related to content were roughly 3 to 4 percent of marketing budgets and users weren't used to the idea of companies producing content. Simply put, most of us didn't really want or care to measure the results. The ability, desire and necessity of measuring content value just wasn't there.
With content marketing expenditures increasing to approximately 30 to 40 percent of corporate marketing budgets, content marketing initiatives need to be grounded in repeatable and informative data structures. In short, as the budgets grow, so does the need for attribution and accountability.
Understanding how to assign attribution and accountability is where things get tricky. However, it doesn't get tricky in the way most might think.
Return is Tangible, Cost is Not
If your content is on the web, you can measure how effective it is. Developing robust KPIs can be challenging, but consultants and agencies have teams of professionals to help make sense of it all. It turns out measuring return is tangible. It is the investment that can be difficult to measure.
Most companies know the resources they've devoted to content marketing. It's generally a line item in a budget. But that shows how much money your organization is spending on content, it doesn't tell anything about how successful a particular piece of content is. It tells you if your content efforts have succeeded or failed but offers very little insight into how to course correct or grow. Beyond that, keeping track of where that content is reused both inside and outside of your ecosystem can get very messy.
Normalization is the Key
Unlike content marketing as a whole, most individual pieces of content aren't a line item on a budget. Instead of knowing how much money you spend producing a piece of content, you want a consistent and normalized measurement of the production effort.
The formula
(Quantitative) + (Qualitative) = Value
(Resource) / (Reuse) = Investment
Value / Investment = ROI
- Value: Start by grading your content against qualitative best practices. Is it comprehensive, accurate, discoverable and on brand? If you follow best practice, your content is more likely to return better results. Then measure quantitatively. Getting to the right balance of KPIs like conversion, influence or engagement is tricky, but today the formulas are consistent and proven. Instead of using those numbers to assess value, use those numbers to determine a grading value that uses the same scale you used for your qualitative measurement.
- Investment: Standardizing investment measurements vary from organization to organization but most simply, they should measure resources and attributable costs by equating them to a level of difficulty. If you have ever gone through any agile user story sizing exercises it is very similar. In fact, you can use that very same measurement to assess production capabilities and efficiencies. If you understand the effort it takes to produce content not only can you determine success, you can quantify resources.
It is important to make a distinction between reuse and reach. Writing a blog post and tweeting about it isn't reuse. It is merely a method for increasing reach.
Reuse is a change of format. "The Language of Content Strategy" is a great example of this. The book is an exercise in XML based content production. The idea behind it was to create a book, a blog and a deck of cards from a single piece of content. If you ever get to hear co-author Scott Abel speak about the project, it is very entertaining. We would give that content initiative a top score for reuse. Essentially for just about the same cost as writing a book, they were able to produce three artifacts. That is reuse. Remember when measuring reuse to grade it not count it. Have you noticed a theme?
Value and Accuracy Takes Time
Since the attribution model compares content value across a particular team or organization, the valuable insight can only be achieved once you understand your highest value content and your lowest value content. Then you have something to compare future content efforts against.
When you first start measuring, look for significant fluctuations or anomalies. Is there something strange about the content, the production process or the measurement technique? Over time, the attribution model will achieve normalcy, the production process will become clearer and the difference between high and low ROI will become apparent. Over time, the effect on the customer becomes significant.
Title image by Jake Dobkin (Flickr) via a CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 license
About the Author
James has more than 15 years of experience developing initiatives to engage users ranging from corporate legal counsel to government to technology consumers. In addition, hes a highly accomplished UX, information and web systems analyst. As a digital consultant with Rauxa Agency he helps clients develop and support robust user experiences by creating great systems, great processes, and great habits in order to create great content. From competitive landscaping to enterprise authoring experiences, James understands the entire content lifecycle and the best ways to achieve full value from content marketing initiatives.
- SharePoint is Back, Yammer... Not So Much
view comments
- 3 SharePoint Paths for the Next 10 Years
view comments
- Microsoft Beats Amazon in Cloud Storage [Infographic]
view comments
- Why Companies Can't Afford to Go Overboard with Analytics
view comments
- Groups for Office 365 Transforming Collaboration
view comments
- Everything Bill Baer Has Shared About SharePoint
view comments
- How Marketing Content Wastes Money
view comments
Follow @cmswire


text:
3D images based on MDCT in evaluation of patients with suspected foreign body aspiration
- Busheng Tong,
- Lichun Zhang,
- Rui Fang,
- Yan Sha,
- Fanglu Chi
- … show all 5 hide
Rent the article at a discountRent now
* Final gross prices may vary according to local VAT.Get Access
To evaluate the value of 3D images based on multi-detect computer tomography (MDCT) for the diagnosis and management of patients with suspected foreign bodies aspiration, and report our experience about diagnosis and management of the aforementioned patients using the 3D images, as well as detail our protocol for the management of those patients. Forty-four patients (37 children, 7 adults) with suspected foreign bodies aspiration who accepted pre-surgical examination and bronchoscopy in our hospital were included in this study. All the patients' pre-surgical 3D images based on MDCT were reconstructed and analyzed. After that all the results were compared with observations in the surgeries. Among the 37 pediatrics, 34 patients were detected with FB in their tracheobronchial system by the 3D images based on MDCT, and 3 cases were detected negative. The sensitivity of 3D images is 100 %, and the specificity is 75 %.In the adult group, all the 7 cases of FB in the tracheobronchial tree were detected by 3D images and proved by bronchoscopy. 3D images based on MDCT were proved to be a valuable method for the diagnosis of the patients with suspected FB aspiration. In the diagnosis and management of those patients, we considered that both the typical FB aspiration history and the intractable symptoms of cough should be taken as the criteria and the first step for selecting those suspected patients; then 3D images based on MDCT could be taken as the second step and as the selective criteria for those patients who should accept the rigid bronchoscopy.
Article MetricsCitations
Co-published with
Other actions
- Johnson, DG, Condon, VR (1998) Foreign bodies in the pediatric patient. Curr Probl Surg 35: pp. 271-279
- Black, RE, Johnson, DG, Matlak, ME (1994) Bronchoscopic removal of aspirated foreign bodies in children. J Pediatr Surg 29: pp. 682-684 CrossRef
- Metrangelo, S, Monetti, C, Meneghini, L, Zadra, N, Giusti, F (1999) Eight years'experience with foreign-body aspiration in children: what is really important for a timely diagnosis?. J Pediatr Surg 34: pp. 1229-1231 CrossRef
- Limper, AH, Prakash, UB (1990) Tracheobronchial foreign bodies in adults. Ann Intern Med 112: pp. 604-609
- Zissin, R, Shapiro-Feinberg, M, Rozenman, J, Smorjik, J, Apter, S, Hertz, M (2001) CT findings of the chest in adults with suspected foreign bodies. Eur Radiol 11: pp. 606-611 CrossRef
- Svedstrom, E, Puhakka, H, Kero, P (1989) How accurate is chestradiography in the diagnosis of tracheobronchial foreign bodies in children?. Pediatr Radiol 19: pp. 520-522 CrossRef
- Haliloglu, M, Ciftci, AO, Oto, A, Gumus, B, Tanyel, FC, Senocak, ME, Buyukpamukcu, N, Besim, A (2003) CT virtual bronchoscopy in the evaluation of children with suspected foreign body aspiration. Eur J Radiol 48: pp. 188-192 CrossRef
- Hong, SJ, Goo, HW, Roh, JL (2008) Utility of spiral and cine CT scans in pediatrics suspected of aspirating radiolucent foreign bodies. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 138: pp. 576-580 CrossRef
- Bai, WL, Zhou, XJ, Gao, X, Shao, C, Califano, JA, Ha, PK (2011) Value of chest CT in the diagnosis and management of tracheabronchial foreign bodies. Pediatr Int 53: pp. 515-518 CrossRef
- Dunn, GR, Wardrop, P, Lo, S, Cowan, DL (2002) Management of suspected foreign body aspiration in children. Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci 27: pp. 384-386 CrossRef
- Zhijun, C, Fugao, Z, Niankai, Z, Jingjing, C (2008) Therapeutic experience from 1,428 patients with pediatric tracheobronchial foreign body. J Pediatr Surg 43: pp. 718-721 CrossRef
- Li, Y, Wu, W, Yang, X, Li, J (2009) Treatment of 38 cases of foreign body aspiration in children causing life-threatening complications. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 73: pp. 1624-1629 CrossRef
- Jung, SY, Pae, SY, Chung, SM, Kim, HS (2012) Three-dimensional CT with virtual bronchoscopy: a useful modality for bronchial foreign bodies in pediatric patients. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 269: pp. 223-228 CrossRef
- Reilly, J, Thompson, J, MacArthur, C, Pransky, S, Beste, D, Smith, M (1997) Pediatric aerodigestive foreign body injuries are complications related to timeliness of diagnosis. Laryngoscope 107: pp. 17-20 CrossRef
- Zerella, JT, Dimler, M, McGill, LC, Pippus, KJ (1998) Foreign body aspiration in children: value of radiography and complications of bronchoscopy. J PediatrSurg 33: pp. 1651-1654
- Yadav, SP, Singh, J, Aggarwal, N, Goel, A (2007) Airway foreign body in children: experience of 132 cases. Singapore Med J 48: pp. 850-853
- Adaletli, I, Kurugoglu, S, Ulus, S, Ozer, H, Elicevik, M, Kantarci, F (2007) Utilization of low-dose multidetector CT and virtual bronchoscopy in children with suspected foreign body aspiration. PediatrRadiol 37: pp. 33-40
- Bhat, KV, Hegde, JS, Nagalotimath, US, Patil, GC (2010) Evaluation of computed tomography virtual bronchoscopy in paediatric tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration. J LaryngOlotol 124: pp. 875-879 CrossRef
- Veras, TN, Hornburg, G, Schner, AM, Pinto, LA (2009) Use of virtual bronchoscopy in children with suspected foreign body aspiration. J Bras Pneumol 35: pp. 937-941 CrossRef
- Title
- 3D images based on MDCT in evaluation of patients with suspected foreign body aspiration
- Journal
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Volume 270, Issue 3 , pp 1001-1007
- Cover Date
- 2013-03-01
- 10.1007/s00405-012-2279-x
- Print ISSN
- 0937-4477
- Online ISSN
- 1434-4726
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Multi-detect computer tomography
- Virtual bronchoscopy
- Virtual rendering
- Multiplanar reformation
- Foreign body aspiration
- Rigid bronchoscopy
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Busheng Tong (1)
- Lichun Zhang (1)
- Rui Fang (1)
- Yan Sha (2)
- Fanglu Chi (1)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, EENT hospital of Fudan Universtiy, No.83 Fenyang RD, 200031, Shanghai, China
- 2. Department of Radiology, the EENT Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China


text:
|Supplies Needed: 24 Mini candy bars, clear plastic wrap and curling ribbon
Place the candy bars down the center of the plastic wrap and fold one end up so that it is flush with the bottom edge of the candy bars, like this:
Roll the plastic wrap around the candy bars until you have a tube like this:
Cut 6-8 inch pieces of curling ribbon and tie one in between each candy bar.
Tie the two ends together using more curling ribbon.
Repeat for the second set of candy bars and your candy bar lei is all done!


text:
Cruise Trip Planner
1,000 - 5,000 downloadsAdd this app to your lists
+ By Jimbl
PLEASE NOTE: All the features listed in the description are INCLUDED with the purchase. The in-app purchase option is used only if you want to purchase additional templates (in addition to cruise trip planning). The app does NOT need internet connection. Your privacy is guaranteed. We back our app with 100% refund ANYTIME beyond the refund window. If you are not satisfied for any reason, just send us an email.
New Features! - Tablet support. Quick navigation - just swipe right to reveal the left pane. "Quick add" features. You can add notes, quantity and an additional measurement. Auto sort ability. Checkout more features below.
Features include:
- Tablet support.
- Quick navigation. For small screen devices, just swipe right to reveal the left pane.
- Create new lists from factory templates in minutes.
- Add/Edit or delete lists/items/categories.
- Quickly add item or category from the same screen with the "Quick Add" feature.
- Add Notes, Quantity and an additional measurement (weight/volume/temperature etc) for each item.
- Hide/Unhide checked items, move checked to bottom/top.
- Ability to delete all checked items.
- "Add After This" or "Add Before This" option to insert items wherever you want and quickly.
- Password protect from prying eyes.
- Option to check all/uncheck all so you can reuse the list again.
- Copy or Move between lists, categories and items. Quickly creates your own personal list in matter of minutes.
- Auto Sort either in ascending or descending order.
- Rearrange items/categories/lists using drag/drop.
- Indicates the total number of items and the number of items that need to be completed.
- Color coded (green, yellow and red) for a visually appealing presentation
- Export/Backup all lists to external storage and import them back when needed.
- Edit your list on your computer and import it back.
- Easily email with your friends / family using any sharing client you have on your device.
- Send and share via Bluetooth to any bluetooth enabled device
- Easily send to your printer (via email - Needs email to print support on your printer)
Tags: cruise trip planner, cruise ratings, cruise planner, cruise instal, list of apps to use on cruise, 5,000 cruise trip, trip planner crusie google, pre cruise planner, cruse trip planner, 500$ cruise trips.
- Option to purchase more templates.
- Tablet support. Swipe right to reveal left pane.
- Action Bar for all menu options.
- Auto Sort options.
- Drag/Drop for rearranging.
- Quick Add feature.
- Add Notes, Quantity and addt'l measurement for each item.
- Multiple Checked item options - Move items to bottom/top, show all, hide checked
- Delete All checked items.
Some lists where this application appears: apps for my Hype-Pad.
(77 stars)
I have used t his app the last three times I have cruised. If I didn't like it please know I wouldn't have kept it on my phone let alone write a good review about it. I like that I can customize it and also create my own list and not just go with the default lists. Good app!
(77 stars)
This is really a pretty good app. And not just for cruises. It can really work for just about anything you want to plan. Easy to use with good organization.
(77 stars)
Amazing app it had things that i didnt think of
(77 stars)
This helped a lot on our first cruise.


text:
Officials: Wild dogs kill 4 in Mexico City park
More News from Associated Press
MEXICO CITY—Authorities have confirmed that four people whose mutilated bodies were found in a hilly park on the eastern edge of Mexico City over the past two weeks were killed by wild dogs.
Mexico City prosecutors said in a statement that experts determined that a woman and a 1-year-old child found in the Cerro de la Estrella park in Iztapalapa on December 29 had bled to death.
Prosecutors said Monday the bodies had been partially eaten and that the woman was missing her left arm.
Visitors to the same park on Friday found the bodies of two teenagers who had been attacked by dogs and bled to death.
Prosecutors say at least 100 police officers are searching the area and have trapped 25 dogs. Authorities have warned against visiting the park.
Get Inquirer updates while on the go, add us on these apps:
Disclaimer: The comments uploaded on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of management and owner of INQUIRER.net. We reserve the right to exclude comments that we deem to be inconsistent with our editorial standards.
To subscribe to the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper in the Philippines, call +63 2 896-6000 for Metro Manila and Metro Cebu or email your subscription request here.
Factual errors? Contact the Philippine Daily Inquirer's day desk. Believe this article violates journalistic ethics? Contact the Inquirer's Reader's Advocate. Or write The Readers' Advocate:
c/o Philippine Daily Inquirer Chino Roces Avenue corner Yague and Mascardo Streets, Makati City,Metro Manila, Philippines Or fax nos. +63 2 8974793 to 94


text:
GQ's digital edition designed specially for your device
Only £1 an issue!
By Oliver Franklin-Wallis 07 June 12
This week, Lindsay Lohan come off all Liz Taylor, while Jennifer Aniston celebrated her less-PG side at the MTV Movie Awards. Selita Ebanks shone at the CFDAs, Jessica Alba put in a toast-worthy performance at Montblanc's latest opening in Beijing and Doutzen Kroes debuted "the world's sexiest workout". Plus a behind-the-scenes on Kate Upton's latest swimwear suit for good measure. Presenting the hottest women of the last seven days in pictures...


text:
Previous Episode | Next Episode
La BehemothLa Behemoth (1993) Season 1 Episode 13-2- 406-725- Animaniacs Cartoon Episode Guide by Dave Koch
This page has been viewed 18 times this month, and 373 times total.
- Animaniacs Cartoon Episode GuideEpisode GuideTelevisionSeriesCartoon
- Traditional Animation
- Warner Bros. Television Animation, Amblin Entertainment
- Animation Studio: Wang Film Productions Co., Ltd.
- Cartoon Characters: Flavio Hippo, Marita Hippo.
- Voice Actors: Frank Welker, Tress MacNeille.
- Directed By Gary Hartle, Dave Marshall.
- Produced By Rich Arons, Rusty Miller, Peter Hastings, Sherri Stoner, Steven Spielberg, Tom Ruegger.
- Written By Nicholas Hollander.
- Music: Richard Stone, Steven Bernstein, Julie Bernstein.
- Editor: Joe Gall, Al Breitenbach, Kelly Ann Foley, Theresa Gilroy-Nielson, Susan Odjakjian; more Editors ...
- First Aired on September 29, 1993.
- Originally Aired on FOX Kids (USA).
- Running Time: 6 minutes.
- Season: 1
- Color
Cartoon Summary:
A parody of La Boheme. Their giraffe maid pampers the hippos and answers to their every whim. The maid quits when Marita lands on the maid after slipping on a... (more)
Watch Cartoon Video:
You can watch this episode today on your computer. Just click below to start viewing "La Behemoth" online now.
Submit Additional Information:
Do you have anything to add to this page? Have we made any mistakes... or do you have any additional information about La Behemoth? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please send us a quick note with your additions or corrections to this page, and we will make the corrections as soon as possible!
Cartoon Comments:
Do you love La Behemoth, or do you think it is the worst cartoon ever? Let us know what you think! Surely you have an opinion... so share what you think. Take a minute and post your own comments about this cartoon here.


text:
Member Dining
Experience the Crystal Terrace or the Harrison Room just two of several dinning options in the club. Located on the first and third floor of the clubhouse, each restaurant offers diverse menus, welcoming atmospheres for members and their guests.
Download the Lunch Menu for the Week for May 25, 2015
Crystal Terrace -
The Crystal Terrace, located on the third floor, is one of the most sought-after dining rooms in the city of Indianapolis. Since 1925, the Club has hosted lavish social and business events attended by local and national celebrities, U.S. Presidents and even royalty. This historic dining room, with seating for up to 200 guests, contains the original marble floors, hand-stenciled ceiling and leaded-glass windows overlooking Monument Circle. Open daily for breakfast and lunch the Crystal Terrace offers signature handcrafted menu selections. Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
French Room -
The French Room is a member only cocktail lounge in the Club to relax, socialize and enjoy each others company. Join fellow Columbians for lunch featuring a daily lunch buffet and full menu. After work, during cocktail hour, the French Room offers complimentary hors d'oeuvres and in the evening the full Harrison Room dinner menu is available. Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Harrison Prime Chop House - View Menu
The Harrison Room blends contemporary elegance and comfort with incredible food and first-rate service. The innovative menu makes the Harrison Room an ideal setting for business meetings, romantic evenings, or a night out with friends. Monday – Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Harrison Grill -
The Harrison Grill is a convenient spot for a nightcap or a quick after-work drink. Whether you have been working all day in your office, or running from meeting to meeting the Harrison Grill is the convenient place to meet up with friends for a cocktail or finish-up the last meeting of the day. Monday – Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Friday 3:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Columbian Cafe
Enjoy a double shot of espresso, a nonfat latte or fresh fruit smoothie at the full-service Columbian Café. Located on the second floor of the clubhouse, the convenient café is perfect for a morning pastry or a afternoon pick me up.


text:
AHL Game Night 3/21: Falcons at BearsSubmitted by pete on March 22, 2007 - 00:08
And the season continues to grind down to the bitter end.
Jonathan Boutin allowed 4 goals on 35 shots in the loss. Justin Keller and Kyle Wanvig had the Falcons' goals with assists to Adam Henrich, Norm Milley and Eric Healey.
Interesting note for those looking for silver linings: Keller's goal totals pro-rate to about 20 goals for a full season had he not missed so much time with the injury he had in December. That's not a bad rookie campaign, especially for a player who is so undersized. That's something to build on, which is critical. Aside from Chris Lawrence, there's not much scoring help coming through the pipeline with the possible exception of the X factor that is the Kazionovs. So, whatever solutions to the minor league offensive woes there can be for next season have to come from within and have to come from the young forwards already under contract stepping up.
First Period
HER Werner, (1) (Laing, Arsene), 4:10
SPR Keller, (12) (Henrich, Milley), 8:41 (PP)
Second Period
HER Tenute, (22) (Wilson, Klepis), 6:37
HER Miles, (1) (Hedlund), 11:40
Third Period
SPR Wanvig, (14) (Healey), 3:54
HER Bourque, (20) (Steckel, Laing), 15:46
Game sheet from TheAHL.com.
- Login to post comments
- 997 reads
ECHL Game Night 3/21: Chiefs at TitansSubmitted by pete on March 21, 2007 - 23:38
Johnstown shows a flicker of hope.
Morgan Cey stopped 34 of 37 shots faced for the win. Gus Katsuras led the way offensively with 1 goal and 2 assists while fellow rookie Maxime Boisclair had 1 goal and 1 assist. Dimitri Tarabrin and Zbynek Hrdel had the other Johnstown goals with Doug Andress, Jean Desrochers and Andrew Martens adding individual helpers.
The win moves Johnstown six points behind Reading for the final North Division playoff spot with three games in hand. And, with Radek Smolenak and PJ Atherton back in the fold, maybe the Chiefs aren't quite ready to die just yet. Every game is a must win from here on out.
First Period
JHN Hrdel, (9) (Katsuras, Andress), 1:02
JHN Boisclair, (15) (Katsuras), 12:02
TREN Mondou, (20) (Pandolfo), 17:07 (PP)
Second Period
TREN Haggett, (19) (Pandolfo, Mondou), 7:02
JHN Katsuras, (7) (Boisclair, Martens), 17:42
Third Period
JHN Tarabrin, (16) (Desrochers), 8:04
TREN Bertoli, (22) (Zancanaro, Haggett), 14:39
Game sheet from ECHL.com.
Wednesday's Elitserien Playoff ScoreSubmitted by pete on March 21, 2007 - 19:37
Farjestads defeated Linkopings 4-3 in overtime in the opening game of their semifinal playoff matchup. Defenseman Andreas Holmqvist was held scoreless in the match for Linkopings.
- Login to post comments
- 601 reads
Tuesday and Wednesday's Superleague Playoff ScoresSubmitted by pete on March 21, 2007 - 19:33
Kazan defeated Khimik in Game One of their semifinal series 3-1. Dimitri Kazionov had an assist in the game for Ak Bars.
Omsk defeated Yaroslavl in Game One of their semifinal series 5-2. Evgeny Artyukhin did not suit up for the Lokomotive.
Kazan took a 2-0 lead in their semifinal series by defeating Khimik 5-1. Dimitri Kazionov had 1 goal and 1 assist in the match.
Yaroslavl tied their seminal round series at 1-1 by defeating Omsk 4-3. Evgeny Artyukhin was -2 in his first action of the playoffs.
No Prospect of the WeekSubmitted by pete on March 21, 2007 - 19:24
I've made the executive decision, in light of the Lightning and Falcons dissolving their affiliation agreement, to not name a Prospect of the Week for 3/12 through 3/18. I would instead like to use this opportunity to salute the Springfield Falcons' fans. Things may not have ended the way the Lightning and the Falcons had hoped, but there's no doubting the class of the Springfield fans and the role that Springfield has played in already putting 4 Lightning prospects full time into the NHL (Ranger, Artyukhin, Craig and Tarnasky).
- Login to post comments
- 896 reads


text:
1969 plymouth factory big block 4 speed B5 blue roadrunner,above average driver condition,no fender tag & no build sheet.clean ga title ...this car is... More
- Believed to be 33,000 miles - Rotisserie restoration less than 200 miles ago - 383 high performance professionally rebuilt engine and automatic transmission... More
Beep Beep!! Here's a cool Los Angeles built California Roadrunner equipped with a 440 engine, 727 Torqueflight, newer dual exhaust, power disc brakes, power... More
Beep! Beep! .This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner is from Wisconsin. The cars exterior body and paint were restored only. One single repaint, Factory Yellow that... More
Unmolested , unrestored original . AT , PS , Sure-Grip . I have the original tires and full hubcaps . The Cragar wheels were bought... More
1969 Plymouth Road Runner VIN RM23H9A158025 This beautiful Mopar was restored to original about 15 years ago. It is all original metal with no... More
BeepBeep, this 1969 black on black Roadrunner is sure to out run any coyote! The My Hot Cars Team is excited to be able... More
1969 Plymouth Road Runner, Beautiful 8yr old rotisserie restoration. 383 automatic on the column bench seat excellent in and out new carpet truck and... More
- Rotisserie restoration- One of 162 Hemi Road Runners produced with automatic transmission in 1969- 4.10 Dana 60 Performance Package- Console with bucket seats-... More
- Custom restoration- Six pack styled hinged hood with 528 Hemi callouts- 528 CI Ray Barton Hemi engine- TTI headers and 3 inch exhaust... More
To be sold at the Seattle 2015 auction, Seattle, WA, June 5-6, 2015. To consign a car or to register to bid, visit the... More
1969 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER. . . . . GOLD PAINT ON A STRAIGHT BODY. . . . . CORRECT RED AND BLACK LOWER BODY... More
1969 Plymouth Road Runner A12 Conversion 440 Six Pack with 4 Speed Manual Hurst Shifter For sale is this stunning rotisserie restored 1969 Plymouth Road... More
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible R6 Red (scorch red) Black Interior 440 6-Pak engine Automatic 727 Torqueflite Front Disc Brakes Electronic Ignition Red Line Radials (6,000 miles) This was a rotisserie restoration in... More
1969 Plymouth Road Runner, all numbers matching, mint original condition car with 100% original sheetmetal, broadcast sheet, original fender tag, Govier documented and one... More


text:
After being named a wilful defaulter, Vijay Mallya, once king of good times, may have to tweak the pact with Saroj Poddar for the management control of Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers (MCF) and appoint outsiders as his nominees to the MCF board.
Mallya and his ally Poddar, chairman of Adventz Group, are locked in a battle with Deepak Fertilisers over management control of South-based fertiliser firm.
Mallya along with directors of Kingfisher Airlines, Subhas Gupte, Anil Kumar Ganguly, Ayani Kurassi and Ravindranath Nedungadi, have been named as wilful defaulters by United Bank of India after the grounded airlines failed to pay up loans.
With his Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court being turned infructuous, the apex court has directed Mallya to pursue legal remedies before the Kolkata High Court. "The situation remains unchanged as (status of) wilful defaulter is irrelevant as far as my agreement with Mr Mallya over Mangalore Chemicals is concerned. The only difference is what will happen to Mr Mallya remaining chairman and the board positions. We continue to remain interested and that position remain unchanged. But the agreement obviously has to be modified as when we did the pact we never foresee this scenario," Poddar said.
"The agreement was structured in a manner that it would be a joint control. Even if Mr Mallya is not there he still has the right to appoint three directors and that doesn't change. So three directors can come in as long as they are not UB employees, as his employees like Subhas Gupte and Ravin (Nedungadi) have been named. There is also no family member of him (in the boards) as of now," Poddar said.
Reserve Bank of India's regulations state that wilfully defaulting directors should be removed from the board of the companies and shouldn't be inducted in the board of any company in future. Mallya and Poddar had inked an agreement in May to secure controlling stake in MCF to ward off a takeover attempt from Sailesh Mehta of Deepak Fertilisers.
According to the pact, Mallya would remain MCF chairman for the next five years. Mallya would also be allowed to appoint three directors on the board and a right of first refusal over Poddar's stake. But Mallya, Poddar believes, would give finality to their joint effort to control MCF despite being branded a wilful defaulter.
"Mr Mallya has told me there hasn't been any wilful default. After this United Bank development, we haven't met or discuss the (MCF) issue. But he had written a mail to me saying he has got this tag from United Bank which he believes is completely illegal and said he will contest this. While he didn't mention anything about MCF or about our pact the fact that he kept me informed is the confirmation that he is very much on," Poddar told reporters after the annual general meeting of Texmaco Rail and Engineering Ltd.
Mehta, chairman and managing director of Deepak Fertilisers, owns about 25.31% in Mangalore Chemicals and in April launched a hostile attempt to takeover announcing an open offer to buy another 26% for Rs 61.75 a share. Poddar, who owns 16.43% through Zuari Agro Chemicals, along with Mallya, who has a promoter stake of 22.91%, followed it up with a counter offer at Rs 68.55 per share
Since then, Mangalore Chemicals's stock price has stayed above the offer price closing at Rs 68.60 on Thursday.
The joint open offer of Mallya and Poddar is yet to get the nod of Competition Commission of India which Poddar expects anytime soon.


text:
7 Hair Helpers
Whether your hair is short or long, thin or thick, these products—all great values—will leave strands healthy-looking and full of bounce. Even better: You can win one of them.
For Strong Hair
Cleanse with Ojon's Damage Reverse Restorative Shampoo to restore healthy locks. The miraculous blend of ojon oil, coconut cream, and wheat proteins will penetrate deep into the roots. Best of all, it works with all hair types from super fine to color damaged.
To buy: $24, ojon.com.


text:
Hazelnut Cookies
15 Jun 2009
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), shelled (or walnuts)
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|Brown sugar
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs)
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
Set 16 nuts aside.
Place remaining nuts on a baking tray and cook in a conventional oven, 350°F, until the skins loosen and the inner nut is turning golden.
Rub in a towel to remove skins.
Then grind nuts in a grater or coffee grinder.
Beat butter in a bowl and beat in the sugar.
Add the nuts, sifted flour, and salt.
Roll into 16 balls and pat out with a wet fork in 2 flat-bottomed greased baking dishes.
Set a nut in the center of each.
Cook 1 dish at a time on "simmer" setting for about 5 minutes.
Cool before removing from dish.
Dust with confectioner's sugar.
Brown for a minute under a conventional broiler,
Rate It
0 Comments
Hazelnut Cookies Recipe


text:
Posted by Douglas Ching on April 23, 2015 at 12:50pm — 3 Comments
Posted by Leo D on April 22, 2015 at 6:30pm
Posted by George Lee on April 13, 2015 at 11:00am — 4 Comments
Posted by George Lee on March 25, 2015 at 11:23am
Posted by Christopher Kobayashi on March 11, 2015 at 11:30am — 2 Comments
Posted by George Lee on March 11, 2015 at 11:43am — 2 Comments
Posted by Christopher Kobayashi on March 10, 2015 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments
Posted by Leo D on March 9, 2015 at 7:00pm
Posted by Douglas Ching on March 2, 2015 at 5:30am
Posted by David Chung on February 16, 2015 at 12:15am — 2 Comments
Kanu Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Threads
Pacific New Media
STEM Intercommunity Portal
HI International Student Community
Transform Hawaiʻi Government
Let us know if you have a Hawaiʻi community site.
Started by BJ Peter DeLaCruz in Tech Jobs on Thursday.
Started by Aryn Nakaoka in Web Development. Last reply by Aryn Nakaoka May 19.
Started by Eva Fia in Tech Jobs May 15.
Started by Jason in General. Last reply by Ford Stone May 15.
Started by Russell Castagnaro in Tech Jobs May 13.
Laboratory for Advanced Visualization and Applications partners on a $5 million National Science Foundation grant to improve international research networks
74 members
95 members
5 members
115 members
46 members
13 members
125 members
53 members
167 members
177 members
© 2015 Created by Daniel Leuck.


text:
Sam DuPont, policy analyst, NDN and the New Policy Institute
Click to hear the interview
Jump to main content.
Tuesday - 9/21/2010, 6:13pm EDT
Click to hear the interview
World leaders are meeting this week at the United Nations in New York. Certainly the age of the internet must effect diplomacy.
Sam DuPont is a policy analyst at NDN and the New Policy Institute. He has just written a report: "Connection Technologies in US Foreign Policy, An Overview of 21st Century Statecraft and Internet Freedom". He joined Chris Dorobek on The Dorobek Insider where he said the Obama administration has incorporated technology better than any administration prior -- they even created an iPhone app.


text:
Esthetician/ Brow Arch Expert
|Canada - Vancouver, BC
|Job Code:
|Brow Bars
|Employment Duration:
|Full Time
About Our Company
Why Work for Benefit?
Instant beauty solutions, irreverent names and creative packaging…Benefit Cosmetics knows makeup doesn't have to be serious to look good. In 1976, Jean and Jane Ford, the "fake it" twins, created a quirky San Francisco makeup boutique with a whimsical candy store atmosphere. The twins successfully built Benefit Cosmetics into one of the fastest growing global beauty brands. In 1999, the company joined Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH), the world's leader in luxury brands. Currently, Benefit's high-quality, feel-good products can be found at over 4,000 counters in more than 35 countries.
Hello Gorgeous!
Benefit Cosmetics Canada is looking for fabulous Full-Time Estheticians/ Brow Arch Experts to support new and exciting opportunities at our Brow Bars in Sephora! We are looking for Brow Arch Experts in the central areas of Vancouver. If you're a total Benebabe- we're looking for you!
We offer beauty-full benefits including medical health benefits, RRSP matching options, paid vacation time, monthly bonus, and more!
A Benefit Arch Expert is responsible for demonstrating and selling products and performing short salon services including brow and facial waxing. She/he must also provide excellent customer service and achieve all service and product goals, while following Benefit and retailer guidelines.
Qualifications/ Expectations:
· Must have hair removal or esthetics certification and training
· Must have been practicing in esthetics for more than one year
· Proven strong retail sales ability
· Flexible regarding work hours; ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
· The job will require standing for a number of hours as well as unpacking and lifting boxes up to 50 lbs
· Comfortable and competent at services and makeup application
· Flexible and adaptable to client needs
· Be courteous, responsible, and a team player
· Likes to LAUGH and have FUN!
Are you a returning applicant?
|Back to Search Results
|New Search
Benefit Cosmetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer


text:
NEWBERRY — Newberry County 4-H is about more than cooking, sows and cows.
That's the message Newberry County Extension Agent Alana West and her mentor Paulette Gay-Halfacre want parents and young people in the county to know.
Modern 4-H includes a robotics club; a cooking club/healthy lifestyle competition; an archery club; a shotgun club that recently competed at the Shotgun Junior U.S. Open; and still offers opportunities to show cows, chicken, pigs, goats and sheep.
West has led the Newberry County 4-H since 2010 when she transferred from Cherokee County back to her home of Newberry.
Ironically, West, who is tasked with coordinating volunteers and with promoting 4-H within the county, was not exposed to 4-H as a youth.
"There was a gap in programming," West said. "Back then, Boyd Parr, state veterinarian with Clemson Extension, and Mike Lovelace who worked with Clemson extension had children who showed cows but there was not an in school program and there were no summer camps."
Her plan for this county's 4-H involves following the advice of mentor Paulette Halfacre and building a program around areas in which she and youth are passionate.
"This is an opportunity that was not provided to me that I should have received and I want to make sure it is provided (in my home town)," West said. "(Paulette) told me to try to do your best in all club areas but to pick one area you are passionate about and build on that program."
For Paulette that was the equine program, for Alana, the natural resources programing such as recycling, water quality and environmental concerns
West met Halfacre through Pontoon 4H20, a water quality camp, in 1999. West was an intern who helped with the camp while a student at Clemson and there she learned of 4-H. During the intership she realized she had a special love for Pontoon 4H20 and for teaching and working with the children.
West studied architecture at Clemson and had changed majors to city planning. But the internship and the love of the outdoors she experienced in her environmental law classes convinced her to change paths and earn an undergraduate degree in agriculture and applied economics and a master's degree in agriculture education.
West, who earned teacher certification at Clemson University in addition to her extension credentials, brings 4-H into the schools, teaching lessons that meet the state instructional standards.
She feels more called to be a 4-H leader than classroom teacher.
"There is flexibility within 4-H. I can set up lessons for MyPlate one week and then change to camps the next. It's about meeting the needs of children," she said.
In 2010 she worked for 4-H and was transferred to Newberry tasked with getting interest and programming re-energized in Newberry County.
"To make the best, better"
As a Volunteer Coordinator Halfacre said she teaches the 4-H motto, "to make the best, better."
Halfacre said each county is unique in its own way. She started 4-H as a fourth grader in Saluda County by building a bird house and learning about blue birds.
But the program did not have continuity and structure to keep her engaged on into high school, so by then Halfacre became more involved in cheer leading and as a majorette. Her husband showed a bull and was exposed to the FFA Future Farmers of America which had a heifer project as well as classes in wood working and small engine repair.
Halfacre had been in the beauty business for 26 years and worked part time in a school cafeteria. One day at a church meeting she talked to a friend who was an extension agent in Lexington County and encouraged her to apply for a program assistant position. She transitioned to work at 4-H full-time and worked with parents and young children of modest means for 17.5 years.
In 1995, Halfacre started working at the Clemson Extension Service where she helped expand the foods and nutrition education program.
She worked with young mothers with small children as part of that education program and if a child then was age 5 or up, he or she automatically had opportunity to enroll in 4-H.
Agriculture based program emphasizing food safety and also preservation….
The program was for families of limited means so at times she/they met as a club on site at a housing project.
Children ages 7-8 met as a club but if she worked with children ages 5-7, she met them in the home.
The program collaborated with Head Start in areas of food an nutrition.
Four years later she worked as a 4-H volunteer coordinating assistant where she recruited, trained and promoted people for 4-H in Lexington and Richland counties.
She did 4-H at Ft. Jackson, too.
Counties and focus areas
York has a thriving history club.
One of the strongest areas she had there was equine. Saluda is known for its cows. Newberry has done well in healthy lifestyles, finishing third in the state in the recent past.
Halfacre said you must adapt to recruit volunteers and West agrees, calling public speaking her most used job skill.
Home schooled children do multiple extracurricular activities and are a core group in Newberry 4H, but so are students engaged in the public school system.
THIS can't be done without a lot of volunteers, West said. We would like to have five teams (in a category) to narrow down to two (to send for competition), West said.
It takes one volunteer at at least five children to form a club.
There are four regions and eight teams that compete at the state level, so one of West's goals is having enough teams at various age groups so they can compete at high levels.
For the first time since her grandmother was in Newberry County 4-H, the group held a speech competition at Springfield Place.
Changing with the times
But the organization has changed with times.
Precursor groups to 4-H in South Carolina began as corn clubs and tomato canning clubs where children would attempt to explain new agriculture techniques to their parents and grandparents which would produce higher yield, heartier crops.
West and Halfacre said coordinating volunteers is more involved now. There are background checks and copious amounts of paperwork. If volunteers transport children, they must first receive defensive driver training.
West is certified to drive children but said parents may only transport their own children to 4-H.
Add staffing concerns into the mix and agents face a myriad of issues.
Paulette said 4H has a goal of an agent in all 46 counties but some agents serve more than one county.
According to West, Newberry is blessed to have a full-time agent as a county of its size and attributes that in part to Newberry's agrarian past and strong farming culture in the past.
Now, though, there are different nuances to 4-H. More than just cows and cooking. For more information on 4-H opportunities see http://www.clemson.edu/extension/4h/index.html and http://www.clemson.edu/extension/county/newberry/programs/4h/index.html and follow the group on Facebook.


text:
Shop now and get Free Value Shipping on most orders over $49 to the contiguous 48 states, DC and to all U.S. Military APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
We want to ensure that making a return is as easy and hassle-free as possible! If for any reason you decide that your purchase just isn't for you, simply return the item within 30 days of receipt and we'll cover the cost of return shipping. Learn more about our Return Policy.
We have everyday low prices on a wide variety of Allen soft gun cases. Allen engineers utilize customer reviews to present soft Sided Gun Cases that provide the quality you expect. will find these soft gun cases from Allen to be extremely reliable in all tasks. Hunters will enjoy the light weight and ergonomics of Allen soft gun cases. Long range shooters will like the soft cases from Allen to keep their amazing gun securely placed while to and from the range. You can utilize our very knowledgeable team of product specialists that are ready to assist you, if you've got any questions regarding Allen soft gun cases. All items $49 or more qualify for free shipping and handling!
Connect with OpticsPlanet
Become our fan, follow us, & subscribe for the latest updates and deals
Subscribe to our email list
Sign up and receive $5 Off and get exclusive access to promotions, sales
events, pre-order sales & more!
Contact Information
Toll-Free: 800-504-5897
Intl.: 847-513-6201
Fax: 847-919-3003
Email: email@example.com
Hours of Operation
8AM-7PM CST Mon-Fri
9AM-5PM CST Sat
9AM-5PM CST Sun (Email & Chat Only)
Our Guarantees


text:
Research Output for Sherilyn Goldstone
Note: The 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 publications have not been audited.
Jump to: Publications | Grants and Consultancies | HDR completions
Sherilyn Goldstone may be from another institution or only recently joined Deakin University.
2014 External
McGorry,P*, Keshavan,M*, Goldstone,S*, Amminger,P*, Allott,K*, Berk,M, Lavoie,S*, Pantelis,C*, Yung,A*, Wood,S* and Hickie,I* (2014) Biomarkers and clinical staging in psychiatry, World psychiatry, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 211-223, John Wiley & Sons, Oxford, England [C1]
ERA journal ID: 13200 – Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-84908115819
DRO entry for this publication
2012 External
Berk, Michael, Berk, Lesley*, Udina, Marc*, Moylan, Steven, Stafford, Lesley*, Hallam, Karen*, Goldstone, Sherilyn* and McGorry, Patrick D* (2012) Palliative models of care for later stages of mental disorder: maximizing recovery, maintaining hope and building morale, Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, vol. 46, no. 2, pp. 92-99, Sage Publications, London, England [C1]
ERA journal ID: 13069 – Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-84861673492
Citation counts: Scopus - 1, Thomson - 2
DRO entry for this publication
McGorry, Patrick D.*, Berk, Michael, Berk, Lesley* and Goldstone, Sherilyn* (2012) Commentary on 'Palliative models of care for later stages of mental disorder : maximising recovery, maintaining hope and building morale.', Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 276-278, Sage Publications, London, England [C2]
ERA journal ID: 13069 – Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-84863830903
Citation counts: Scopus - 1, Thomson - 1
DRO entry for this publication
Amminger, P. G.*, Schafer, M. R.*, Klier, C. M.*, Slavik, J-M*, Holzer, I.*, Holub, M.*, Goldstone, S.*, Whitford, T. J.*, McGorry, P. D.* and Berk, M. (2012) Decreased nervonic acid levels in erythrocyte membranes predict psychosis in help-seeking ultra-high-risk individuals, Molecular psychiatry, vol. 17, no. 12, pp. 1150-1152, Nature Publishing Group, London, England [C4]
ERA journal ID: 13102 – Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-83655164030
Citation counts: Scopus - 2, Thomson - 1
DRO entry for this publication
Grants and Consultancies
No grants and/or consultancies found or audited – the 2014 HERDC financial return has not been completed or loaded as yet.
Higher Degree by Research Completions supervised by Sherilyn Goldstone
No completions found or audited.
- Legend:
- * Not a member of Deakin University at time of output.
DRO to publications collection last synchronised: Sunday 24th May 2015 10:04pm


text:
Below is a selection of search results matching: Deep Tissue Massage Brisbane
Robert Mascali - Naturopathy Services
Brisbane, Queensland
WHEN RESULTS COUNT - treating for weight loss, energy improvement, low immunity, allergies, digestive system, arthritis, chronic stress,...
Robert Mascali
07 3350 2266
Total Health 'From Inside Out' Pty Ltd
Brisbane, Queensland
Natural Medicine Clinic for all Family needs, Muscular Skeletal Therapy, Nutritional Medicine,Cooperate Health Service & Individual Retreats
07 3345 1537
BRISBANE LIVEWELL CLINIC - HICAPS for instant refunds
Brisbane, Queensland
End Your Stress and Inflammation and Experience a Calmer State of Being
07 3861 5881
New Farm Holistic Health
Brisbane, Queensland
Our centres offer a therapeutic, relaxing and luxurious health retreat experience. Come visit us & let our hands work for you....
07 3854 0087
07 3854 0611
Synchonized Body Works
Brisbane, Queensland
Specializing in the Remedial Massage, Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga Specifically the Removal and Healing of Longstanding Back, Neck &...
Craig Smith
0413 873 161
Chi Link Natural Therapy Health Centre
Brisbane, Queensland
Welcome to Chi LinkWe are a holistic natural therapy health centre specialising in alternative medicine. Our aim is to provide highest...
1300 686 180
Aspley Wellness Centre
Brisbane, Queensland
if you're looking for kinesiology, remedial massage, chinese massage or dry needling in the greater Aspley area, then look no further...
07 3862 8818
0427 23 8818
VITAL POINTS physical emotional mental spirit consciousness
Brisbane, Queensland
Making a Difference from the Inside Out Debbie is a coach, mentor and intuitive bodyworker and has earned a reputation for delivering...
Debbie Bates
0418 456 291
Knead Massage & Natural Therapies
Brisbane, Queensland
Massage Brisbane - Affordable massage in the heart of Brisbane CBD. Health fund rebates available.
(07) 30030801
Brisbane, Queensland
Remedial Massage | Deep Tissue | Sports Massage | Connective Tissue Massage | Myofascial Release Therapy No matter what physical...
1300 733 109
Servicing Brisbane
Learn Massage Online for only $911 Affordable and Non-Government Accredited Training with Easy Payment Plans to suit your needs.
Servicing Brisbane
Launch a career in massage with AIAS, one of Australias leading providers of massage therapy education!
Servicing Brisbane
Follow your heart to a career in Natural Medicine and enrol at Endeavour College of Natural Health. Be provided with skills and knowledge to apply fundemental massage techniques. Payment Plans available.
Servicing Brisbane
Gain an industry recognised qualification at ACNT. With flexible study option in Brisbane, Sydney and online, the Diploma of Remedial Massage will prepare you for a rewarding career in massage therapy. Study now, pay later...
Servicing Brisbane
Begin massaging professionally and legally after successful completion of this course for total cost $595.00 . We are so confident you will enjoy your course and learn the skills needed to kick start your career that this...
Servicing Brisbane
Its time you did something for yourself! Become a massage therapist and enjoy a career that is relaxing and rewarding.
Servicing Brisbane
Whether you want a new career, or want to expand your current one, or just for the pleasure of learning something new, Byron Thai Massage School can offer you all this in the beautiful beach setting of Byron Bay.