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Vacations, like holidays, can be fraught with tension even in the most "functional", intact families. Add the layer of "step" and the idea of a vacation can fill many step-parents with conflict and sometimes even dread or fear. But why? Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing, aren't they? Well, in theory, yes – but as Karon Goodman says on SmartStepfamilies, sometimes "we end up feeling about as relaxed as an air traffic controller."
The reasons for this stress are many and they differ depending on how new the stepfamily is, how old the children are and most importantly, how everyone gets along at home. The problems we have at home do not disappear when we're on vacation. On the contrary, they can be magnified when we have no choice but to be together 24/7. One of the best ways to alleviate this challenge is to plan a vacation where you are not necessarily together all the time. There are a number of family resorts that have activities for children of all ages, separate activities for adults and then time, often mealtime, when you can all come together as a family and share your individual experiences. As hard as it is to make everyone happy, these often all-inclusive vacations help us come pretty darned close in achieving that goal. Some top-rated ones that are easy to get to from the Tri-State area include Club Getaway in the Berkshires in Kent, CT and The Rocking Horse Ranch in Ulster County, NY. If you are looking to travel internationally and are will to spend a bit more, Club Med has various locations around the world that are specifically geared towards families.
If you are not a fan of the all-inclusive options, try to find something that offers a variety of things to do and places to go. It's hard to go wrong with any of the Disney Parks. You might also want to consider Williamsburg, VA where you can not only have fun at Busch Gardens and WaterCountry, USA, but you can soak in a little bit of American history in Colonial Williamsburg.
There are endless options. Do your research and make the plans as a family. The more buy-in you get from the kids ahead of time, the more likely it is to be a successful trip. If they have a hand in planning it, it won't feel like something they are forced to do. Keep in mind that the family vacation will mostly likely not be the romance-filled vacation you dream of, but there are other times for that. If your situation allows, make sure that you plan periodic kid-free vacations for just you and your spouse or partner, even if it's just a weekend. That one-on-one bonding time is a critical component to your marital and stepfamily success.
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"Dancing along a freshly cut fire line is Fire Dancer," wrote Robertson in a statement. "A brave-heart girl, donning flame-resistant yellow Nomex. Heaving hose and nozzle, she provides a continuous water supply of service and creativity."
Robertson is a 24-year resident of Wanship and sometimes a firefighter herself.
The tradition of dressing up the "Leaf Dancer" sculpture, created by Hooper-based artist Milt Neeley, started two years ago after it won Coalville's People's Choice Award for public art through the Park City Summit County Arts Council's Artscape program.
Since then the metal work, laced with wire, has been made up by anonymous dressers as a cook, a nun and an Olympic swimmer.
This year, the Coalville City Council decided to openly invite residents to dress the "Leaf Dancer" as a community project.
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Heck, yes it is! A lot of people relate being vegetarian to extra-terrestrial beings when, in fact, vegetarianism does not make you a foreigner to planet earth. The changes that occur when one becomes vegetarian are nothing but positive.
It's a Life Saver
A vegetarian diet not only prevents heart disease, but can also completely reverse it. On top of that people eating a vegetarian diet are much less likely to get cancer, be obese, and consume life depleting pesticides and herbicides. Also vegetarian benefits from an increased immune system and much, much more.
Animals Have Feelings Too
Some people think that the concern of animal abuse should be left up to PETA and hippies. You don't have to be related to either one of those categories to realize that animal abuse by pumping them full of chemicals, beating them, and for no need brutally murdering them is wrong. Ever seen that movie Bad Taste where the martians come to harvest the humans for food for their fast food restaurants?
Remember the Planet We Live On?
Aside from the animals being abused, it takes up huge amounts of land, water, food, and energy to support the meat farming industry. Imagine how much of our precious natural resources we could save if we were all vegetarian. It never hurts to shrink our environmental foot print.
But How Will I Get My Protein?
Did you know that the only complete protein meal that exists is beans and rice, an indefinitely vegetarian meal? Meat company's have made a huge effort through advertisement to convince people that you can't get the protein and other nutrition you need without meat. This is an obvious falsehood. Large amounts of protein are found in eggs, dairy, beans, nuts, seeds, grains, fruit, and yes, even vegetables. Protein is in almost everything you eat!
Closing Thoughts
So maybe you still think that being vegetarian is for the extra-ordinary folks who like to recycle and hug trees. If you have not developed an interest in preserving our environment, at least consider an interest in bettering your health. Please don't dig a preventable, early grave by eating unhealthy meats and get ready for the tasty vegetarian recipes that I will be posting!
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There are truly few things we love as much as a collaborative effort between A-list vendors that produces gorgeous results. Photographer Odalys Mendez joined with Alanta-local event designers Virtu Floral and Event Design, The Funky Shack, and Southern Flair to produce this whimsical botanical inspiration shoot, with tablescapes designed by Eva Williams Clark of Belle of the Ball Event Design and some equestrian costars.
From the photographer, Odalys Mendez: This event was organized by Vinewood Weddings and Events in Newnan, GA, a historic Georgia Plantation home built in 1852 featuring formal gardens and a rustic horse barn. The property is simply understated, country elegance. Featured vendors from the Atlanta area put together stunning florals, gowns, and desserts to inspire brides at this refreshing take on a bridal show. Vintage details such as old soda bottles hanging from wooden beams above farmhouse tables, antique china, and equestrian mementos married perfectly with the venue's ambiance.
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Reception Venue: Vinewood Weddings and Events / Wedding Photographer: Odalys Mendez Photography / Event Designers: Virtu Floral and Event Design, The Funky Shack, and Southern Flair / Wedding Flowers: Southern Stems and Gertie Mae's Floral Studio / Wedding Dress: Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta / Furniture Rental: Settee Event Decor Rental / Tablescape Designer: Eva Williams Clark of Belle of the Ball Event Design
I just LOVE the hanging bottles and the lights! The decor is just beautiful and made for such a cozy wedding!
I loved the reception tables! Did the tables have to be custom-made to have that floating beam for the flowers? LOVE it! Thanks for sharing your beautiful day!
The beams were hung with twine from the rafters of the stables just about the eight foot dinner table provided by Settee furniture rentals. Thanks for your kind words! Eva Williams Clark {Belle of the Ball}
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Just love the florals from this shoot. Simply gorgeous!
Calie Rose
Love this! The flowers are incredible!
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I love designing wedding decor sometimes more than I like making bridal jewelry! My most favorite thing about the decor of this amazing wedding is the blue bottles…what a gorgeous and unexpected POP of colour! Just love it…and I adore this blog!
I just ADORE everything at this wedding! I pray I get a bride who sets her day up like this!!!! Beautiful!!!
Wine bottles as decor is one of my favorite things recently. Nice job!
Malee(Invitations House)
Love the flower!!
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56 comments: on "New Valor Wrists & Other BOE Gear in 4.2"
Sinshroud said... May 29, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Current valor points are being converted to Justice Points in the next patch.
Kevin said... May 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Aren't they converting all Valor to Justice points with the 4.2 patch, or did they change that? If so, it really won't do you much good to 'stockpile' points.
canemthetree said... May 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Unfortunately, I have to disagree with the suggestion of stocking up on Valor Points. It's listed in the patch notes that "All existing Valor Points in the Currency tab have been converted to Justice Points." As such, trying to stockpile VP for 4.2 will be a huge waste of effort.
Source: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2723732#general
Imbalance-Twisting Nether said... May 29, 2011 at 12:26 PM
When Patch 4.2 is released, your existing Valor Points will be converted to Justice Points.
No point in stockpiling valor points infact get rid of them and sell valor boots when you can all valor points will be converted to justice point this means you will not be able to buy any valor items rightaway when the patch is deployed to live servers.
Karchon said... May 29, 2011 at 12:27 PM
via MMO-Champion: When Patch 4.2 is released, your existing Valor Points will be converted to Justice Points.
Since valor points will be converted to justice when 4.2 drops, there's no reason to stockpile vp now.
MsJamie said... May 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Sorry, but you can't stockpile Valor Points. They will be downconverted to Justice Points when 4.2 (or any new raiding tier) is released.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Hate to shoot down your idea for stockpiling up Valor points, but Blizzard is ahead of the gold makers on this one. The last time I read the patch notes about 4.2 ALL valor that anyone has in their possession will be converted into justice points. This is, I assume, to keep the gold farmers from trying to flood the markets, raise prices up, and to keep monopolizers from controlling the prices of the new BOE items.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:33 PM
How can we stockpile valor now,as you suggest, when all the current valor is going to be converted to justice points when 4.2 hits?
Matt said... May 29, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Valor Points are being converted down to Justice Points in 4.2 so unfortunately there's no point in stockpiling them for these particular items. Interestingly enough, the Valor items are converting down to be purchasable with Justice Points, so this may give those with extra Justice Points the opportunity to buy the BOE 359 boots.
However, for those looking to make some good gold with Valor Points earned after the patch, the items in the article are a great opportunity, especially the Thrown items which they also have for Warrior tanks and Warrior DPS which are hard to come by.
Great idea though!
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:35 PM
You just forgot one thing, all Valor points will be converted to Justice points as soon as 4.2 hits.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Except when patch 4.2 comes out, all valor points will be converted to justice points. You won't be able to stockpile them.
Ice said... May 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Gues you forgot Valor Points will be turned to Justice Points when Patch 4.2 hits the live servers.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Wont Valor points reset? It seems to me, every time they do a patch like this, points shift and change, and everyone gets reset. I seem to recall that all valor will be turned to Justice, at a loss, the day this goes into effect.
THAT might need some looking into as well, before jumping on this train.
Deathwing US
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:38 PM
You can't stockpile Valor for 4.2, the patch will reset all Valor points to Justice. Which means everyone starts at 0 Valor when 4.2 hits.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Pre-4.2 VP gets converted to JP when 4.2 happens so the strategy is wrong here.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Err i thought Valor Points are going to Be converted into Justice Points in 4.2?
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Pre-4.2 VP gets converted to JP when 4.2 happens so the strategy is wrong here.
r4iden said... May 29, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Valor points will be converted to Justice points - you cannot stockpile for any of the new tier's gear, other than gold :P
anaalius said... May 29, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Valor get converted to justice right?
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:44 PM
You know when patch comes Valor Points will be changed to justice points, which means you can't stockpile. And current VP gear will be bought with JP
Don't give wrong tips
Uskollinen - Saurfang EU
Airheart said... May 29, 2011 at 12:44 PM
I have read in patch notes that they are turning all valore points into justice points. So I am taking this as a valore point reset, so that all your banked valore's will now become justice. Which makes sense to me or everyone will be banking there valores and would be in full T12 right when the patch drops. Or am I reading the patch notes wrong?
Artavur said... May 29, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Aren't valor points all conerted to JP on the day 4.2 hits ? I'm quite sure they are.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:49 PM
When Patch 4.2 is released, your existing Valor Points will be converted to Justice Points.
Thatkindaorc said... May 29, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Valor is converting to JP in 4.2. Stockpiling is useless; you'll be able to buy the same 359 boe boots, I suppose, but you could have just stockpiled JP.
Anon Y Mouse said... May 29, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Valor gets converted to Justice when 4.2 drops. So, no I'm not planning on stockpiling it.
Nimbal said... May 29, 2011 at 12:56 PM
No need to stockpile valor points. They will be converted to justice points come patchday, so everyone starts at 0 valor.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:57 PM
One thing you forgot - You won't be able to stockpile your VP for 4.2, it's going to be converted to JP when the patch hits.
Peregwyn said... May 29, 2011 at 12:57 PM
I guess you missed the line where all Valor Points will be converted to Justice points. There is no Valor Point stockpiling.
Naughtia said... May 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM
all your current valor points will be converted to Justice points, you cant stockpile valor for 4.2
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Stockpiling valor is just wrong. Valor will convert to justice come 4.2 and you will lose any justice converted over the 4k cap.
Such a fail post.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:59 PM
aren't they converting existing valor points into justice points? in which case, you can't stockpile.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 12:59 PM
You know any valor you have when the patch comes out is supposed to be changed into justice points right? Nice try though.
Also how is it that you've recommended like 4 or 5 different gold guides? How much are they paying you to spam their crappy guides with old information?
Demerson said... May 29, 2011 at 1:01 PM
You can't stockpile valor for 4.2. Whatever valor you have when the patch goes live gets converted into justice points.
You cannae stockpile Valor, since, come 4.2., they will become Justice Points. At best, one could suggest getting a raiding group to cap on Valor each week, but no more.
Mageshadow said... May 29, 2011 at 1:38 PM
Chill out with the negative comments, yeah sure I made a mistake and dind't read that, I didn't know the valor would be JP's come 4.2. Give me some slack, I'm not a robot that computes things 24/7 and is always 100% right on the point. The strategy would of been valid if Blizz didn't do that.
One thing to remember, I'm human and humans make mistakes from time to time, no need to get angry and flame me/the blog.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 1:56 PM
Wow. Did it really require 30+ people to reply with the basically the same comment over the course of an hour? On the other hand, Mageshadow, more attention to detail would not hurt this blog one bit. Markco does everything possible to direct traffic here and even overlooking your Valor Point error there are tons of grammatical errors every post. I expect at least a minimal effort toward proofreading what you wrote. Yes, any idiot can write a blog and nobody cares about a professional looking product these days but I really don't like to wince while I am trying to read something. Flame away...
Airheart said... May 29, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Mageshadow I for one was not trying to burn you but was trying to just clarify the info. With all the patch notes being released it was an easy mistake. A lot of people are confused by it, thinking that valore points are gone for good. And there has been much QQing going on about it. But they either had to reset the valore or bring in a new point system to make it fair. Keep up the great work and don't let the "horde" get you down.
And to all you anonymous QQers strap some balls on and attach your name.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Conquest points get reset too, right?
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Mageshadow, get off your high horse. Just read all of the comments, and there was 2-3 negative comments about this post. Everyone else was simply letting you know that you cant stock VP for 4.2. Plus, if you cant take any stick for making a mistake as a blogger, you shouldnt be a blogger.
Mageshadow said... May 29, 2011 at 4:15 PM
2-3 negative comments that were published. 10-15 more that weren't because they were simply way too offensive containing cuss words, derogatory terms and such.
Anonymous said... May 29, 2011 at 5:03 PM
I Think it is sad that there are only this many posts when people feel like they have the opportunity to correct someone else. Would like to see this much participation/discussion on a different post.
suite dreemz said... May 29, 2011 at 5:53 PM
Wonder if you bought "valor" gear before you logged off and then revendored after the patch if you would get valor or justice points. I did this with pvp badge gear in wotlk with unintentional success.
With the valor earned/week cap though, I'm not sure it would work for more than one or two pieces; it may not allow the refund beyond the cap. Just curious, any thoughts.
Braidy said... May 29, 2011 at 6:31 PM
I never seen so many writing the same sentence in a row...
Faid said... May 29, 2011 at 6:41 PM
:P I'm excited about this, more as a consumer than a supplier, this means my small mountain of gold can buy more crap for my dumb, spoiled alts! =D
Nho said... May 29, 2011 at 11:33 PM
I think the most frustrating thing about this is that the Valor/JP change has been known for certain for a while, and heavily implied for over a year, pretty much since the blizzcon where they announced it. To miss that is just the latest in a long line of poor posts. :(
Handera said... May 30, 2011 at 12:11 AM
This reminds me of trade chat, in that whenever someone asks an honest question, they get largely ignored. But if it's something "wrong", a dozen people have to quickly correct. Never quite understood that...
P.S. Its rogue, not rouge.;)
Alan said... May 30, 2011 at 4:19 AM
Hahahahaha these comments are awesome... oh and by the way, you can't stockpile Valor Points, as they are being converted to Justice Points when 4.2 hits
Ragnas said... May 30, 2011 at 5:32 AM
I am wondering the same as suite dreemz. Would it be possible to stack up on valor and just before the patch hits spend it all on gear. Then when you log back in you make use of the refund and cash in your valor again.
Or will the spent valor points be converted back to JP?
Anne said... May 30, 2011 at 5:52 AM
I think the reason so many people commented on Mageshadows post is because it's an obvious sign that he is not as knowledgeable as we were hoping he was. We hold him to very high standards writing for one of the oldest gold blogs of WoW and when he doesn't meet those standards, we get disappointed.
The currency conversion is a common change from one major patch to another. We saw the same happening many times in WotLK and we will see it again in 4.3 and onwards. I'm very surprised this 4.2 change eluded him, because it doesn't just mean he missed some recent patchnotes, it also means he has missed a crucial part of Blizzards "it should be easy to get into current raiding" ideology. Maybe some quality control is in order, to make sure the content jmtc puts out stays fresh, correct and reliable.
Thank you for a great gold blog!
Anonymous said... May 30, 2011 at 8:10 AM
All of the comments are like a minute or 2 apart. I think someone set you up. They might even come from different IP's but I bet its the same person.
No worries man, everybody make a mistake every once in a while. It happens. Keep doing what your doing.
Anonymous said... May 30, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Quality control for an internet blog about pixelated gold in a computer game? These bloggers (Mage included) are doing the entire WoW community a tremendous service in sharing their thoughts so freely on the gold game. They have *no* obligation to do anything for us, including write this blog. I'm astounded at the ingratitude of the majority of comments here. They are saving us a lot of time posting their thoughts, but ultimately the only person responsible for how you choose to play the game is yourself. If you want quality control, talk to the FDA about Tylenol. If you want to know what to do with your VP, make up your own %$#@ing mind and quit flaming bloggers who are doing you a very big favor.
Thatkindaorc said... May 30, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Another reason so many people commented it is that since comments have to be approved before they show up, everyone got up, checked their email, saw something wrong, saw no comments, and commented.
If Mageshadow would research, spellcheck, or proofread his posts, I wouldn't roll my eyes every time a JMTC post came up. It's either Marcko advertising something or Mageshadow posting something incredibly obvious or obviously wrong, nowadays.
Add to that the emo-rific whining in the comments, and I'm starting to think it's not worth it to even check anymore.
Kavan said... May 30, 2011 at 11:11 PM
I kinda have to agree. No one is expecting literary perfection, but the posts are becoming increasingly difficult to read and indeed "cringe" worthy. If I read "I should of" instead of "I should have" one more time I'm going to hurt myself. The posts are littered with spelling and grammatical errors to the point that they are difficult to read.
They are promoting a professional service and the posts are far from professional in presentation. It's truly not hard to use spell check and/or have someone else proof read for you if you're not a goof writer. It's getting to the point where I don't want to read them anymore, which is a shame because the quality used to be excellent.
Anonymous said... June 9, 2011 at 12:34 AM
If it makes you feel any better I had a good laugh about this post and much more about its replys.
Beside that I think with some minor changes this is actually a great way to farm some gold in the first couple of weeks in 4.2
If you can wait it out to buy them for your own chars, you can make alot of gold this way.
Thanks for the tip.
Stacking Justicepoints dont seem to be a bad idea, you ll be able to buy the boots with them in 4.2...
wonder what will happen with the JusticePoints cap, if you have JP and ValorPoints capped, that would mean 8k JP in 4.2
Anonymous said... July 17, 2011 at 3:56 AM
gosh, i missed the part where someone said the points will be converted... really guys EVERY SINGLE comment? imbeciles
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The application uses three different translation-mo files (here in gettext format) - one for the forms, one for the routes and one for the main textual content (form.mo, route.mo, content.mo). Now the site runs on some systems and on some not - although all necessary extensions are loaded and settings made. The reason for this was found in the loading order of the translation-files.
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- The loading order is indeed system-dependent but if it affects the functionality of the framework it should / has to be considered as a bug. Please take a look at: http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=48881
If the loading order is reversed or different, all translated segements of the defined routes don't match anymore altough they are well-defined.
Bug reproduction: 1) Create two different gettext-translation mo-files* and call them f.ex. route.mo and content.mo *I guess it should also work with other formats than gettext. 2) In translation file A (it doesn't matter which of them is A or B) define a key-value pair (f.ex. apple => Apfel) 3) In translation file b (the other file) define a key-value where the value exists also as key in the other file (f.ex. test => apple) So we have got the following structure and content: route.mo: apple => Apfel content.mo: test => apple 4) Define some/one route(s) with translated segments where the key(s) is/are used defined before in the translation-files 5) Request the route (with your browser) 6) Now the error should occure on some systems. If it doesn't occure on your current system try to change the loading order by prefixing a number to the filenames (f.ex. 1route.mo and 2content.mo) to provoke the error.
Maybe this is even only a side-effect revealed by the loading order but I guess it is really a bug and worth investigating: I guess the main problem lies in the router.
Edit: The translation-part in the Route.php is responsible for this error: Zend/Controller/Router/Route.php; Row 251 When there are two translation files where translation file A has got a value which is used in translation file B as a key, the value is overriden with the original key.
Thank you! With best regards Inno
Please note that Zend_Translate only translates ONCE. There is no way how Zend_Translate can translate twice.
When another component calls Zend_Translate twice and tries to translate a already translated content then there is no way for Zend_Translate to recognise if the content should be translated or not translated. A call of "translate()" mean "please translate the content". So the behaviour is from point of view for Zend_Translate correct.
Change affected component from Zend_Translate to Zend_Controller. A route should not be tried to be translated twice.
Glad that this bug has been accepted. Will there be a fix soon?
You can circumvent the problem by using a separate translation adapter for the router (as DASPRiD recommended).
Bootstrap-routine example:
class Bootstrap extends Zend_Application_Bootstrap_Bootstrap
* Set up routing
* @return void
protected function _initRoutes()
//de_DE: $route_translate = new Zend_Translate( array( 'adapter' => 'Zend_Translate_Adapter_Gettext', 'content' => LANGUAGE_PATH . 'de_DE/route.mo', 'locale' => 'de-DE' ) );
'content' => LANGUAGE_PATH . 'en_US/route.mo',
'locale' => 'en-US'
'content' => LANGUAGE_PATH . 'fr_FR/route.mo',
'locale' => 'fr-FR'
Zend_Registry::set('Route_Translate', $route_translate);
} [...]
With best regards Inno


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I should know by now to expect great work from Vampire Diaries fans. You really know your vampire soap operas! Here are the winners from yesterday's contest:
From TrevPlatt:
Elena: "Price Peterson said WHAT about me in his photo recap?"
From Shirarose:
Elena: "It isn't enough you took my boyfriend from me? Did you have to steal my leather jacket, too?"
From jools19:
Elena: "Klaus, if you don't fix this new evil-master-genius plan of yours NOW, I'll stop giving you blood for your new BFFs."
Klaus: "Oh, Elena, yawn. You know I always get what I want… now hurry on and become an extra, no one needs you anymore."
Today's Image: Supernatural
Tonight's episode named after one of my favorite movies of all time, "Adventures in Babysitting" AND Megan Ory, a.k.a Ruby/Little Red Riding Hood from Once Upon a Time, guest-stars. She plays a dangerous-looking vampire named Sally who seems to have upset Sam. And wait, is that the girl from True Grit? No, it isn't, but it could be. So much going on here. Post your best caption ideas in the comments!
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making-out. but the next day, denying it.
I couldnt come to your party because my guitar broke and _________ had to fix it.
po ohhh,why do you want to know? Август 6, 2003
suspicous activity at the house of one of the opposite sex
Alice couldn't come to our party because she was fixing guitars with Tom.
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Alabama Softball
Memphis vs #2 Alabama
Feb 10, 2012 at MOBILE, Ala. (Jaguar Field)
Score by Innings R H E
Memphis............. 000 00 - 0 1 1
Alabama............. 105 02 - 8 8 2
Note: 2 outs, 2 runners LOB when the game ended.
Umpires - HP: Ken Allen 1B: Larry Wallace 3B: Matt Dial
Start: 2:45 PM Time: 1:58 Attendance:
Weather: Cloudy, 61, Wind: NE 3 mph
Alabama Softball
Memphis vs #2 Alabama
Feb 10, 2012 at MOBILE, Ala. (Jaguar Field)
Memphis starters: 1/rf HARGROVE, I.; 13/dp DUNN, K.; 8/lf KING, A.; 22/1b
PHILLIPS, J.; 99/ss MOSBY, M.; 34/c LINDAHL, A.; 12/2b PALMIERI, A.; 23/3b
MASCARENAS,; 2/cf CHESTER, K.; 7/p HUMMEL, C.;
Alabama starters: 1/lf Braud; 7/cf Fenton; 18/1b Boccia; 22/dp Locke; 33/p
Traina; 10/ss Hunt; 12/c Dawson; 15/2b Hays; 2/rf Lunceford; 9/3b Conley;
Memphis 1st - HARGROVE, I. out at first 3b to 2b,
bunt (1-1). DUNN, K. struck out looking (1-2). KING, A. grounded out to 2b
(2-1). 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
Alabama 1st - Braud grounded out to 3b (3-2). Fenton
walked (3-1). Fenton stole second. Boccia walked (3-0). Locke walked (3-2);
Boccia advanced to second; Fenton advanced to third. Traina flied out to rf,
SF, RBI (0-0); Fenton scored. Hunt grounded out to p (3-2). 1 run, 0
hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
Memphis 2nd - PHILLIPS, J. walked (3-2). MOSBY, M.
singled through the right side (0-2); PHILLIPS, J. advanced to second. PERRY,
B. pinch ran for PHILLIPS, J.. LINDAHL, A. out at first p to 2b, SAC (0-1);
MOSBY, M. advanced to second; PERRY, B. advanced to third. PALMIERI, A. reached
on catcher's interference (0-0). MASCARENAS, struck out swinging (2-2).
CHESTER, K. struck out swinging (2-2). 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 3
Alabama 2nd - PHILLIPS, J. to 1b for PERRY, B..
Dawson walked (3-2). Hays popped up to 3b, bunt (1-1). Lunceford doubled down
the rf line (0-0); Dawson advanced to third. Braud popped up to ss (0-0).
Fenton struck out swinging (1-2). 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
Memphis 3rd - HARGROVE, I. grounded out to 1b
unassisted (0-1). DUNN, K. grounded out to 3b (0-0). KING, A. reached on an
error by 2b (0-2). KING, A. out at second c to ss, caught stealing. 0
runs, 0 hits, 1 error, 0 LOB.
Alabama 3rd - Boccia flied out to lf (3-2). Locke
homered down the lf line, RBI (2-0). Traina singled to shortstop (1-2). Conley
pinch ran for Traina. / for Conley. Hunt homered down the lf line, 2 RBI
(0-0); Conley scored. RICHWOOD, J. to p for HUMMEL, C.. Dawson walked (3-1).
Hays singled to left field (0-1); Dawson advanced to second. Lunceford flied
out to cf (0-1). Hays advanced to second; Dawson advanced to third on a
throwing error by c. Braud singled to left center, advanced to second on the
throw, 2 RBI (2-1); Hays scored; Dawson scored, unearned. Braud stole third.
Fenton lined out to cf (3-2). 5 runs, 5 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB.
Memphis 4th - Traina to p for Conley. Conley to 3b.
PHILLIPS, J. walked (3-2). MOSBY, M. reached on a fielder's choice (1-1);
PHILLIPS, J. out at second 2b to ss. LINDAHL, A. struck out swinging (2-2).
MOSBY, M. advanced to second on a passed ball. PALMIERI, A. struck out looking
(2-2). 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.
Alabama 4th - Boccia popped up to ss (3-2). Locke
singled through the left side (1-2). Davis pinch ran for Locke. Davis stole
second. Traina walked (3-0). Hunt reached on a fielder's choice (2-1); Traina
advanced to second; Davis out at third 1b to 3b. Dawson popped up to ss (3-1).
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
Memphis 5th - Locke to dp for Davis. MASCARENAS,
grounded out to p (1-1). CHESTER, K. struck out swinging (1-2). HARGROVE, I.
struck out swinging (2-2). 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
Alabama 5th - Hays lined out to cf (1-2). Lunceford
walked (3-1). Lunceford stole second. Braud walked (3-2); Lunceford advanced to
third on a passed ball. Braud stole second. Fenton flied out to cf, SF, RBI
(0-1); Braud advanced to third; Lunceford scored, unearned. Boccia walked
(3-2). Locke singled down the lf line, RBI (3-1); Boccia advanced to second;
Braud scored. 2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB.


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Updated Preseason RB PPR Rankings for 2014
Part 1—RBs 1-25
Labor Day weekend is Fantasy Football Draft Weekend! The following Preseason RB PPR Rankings are based on a standard 1 point PPR scoring system in a 12 team league. I can't stress enough how important it is to fully understand your league's scoring system, as it can have major effects on your draft preparation.
1. Adrian Peterson (MIN): The best running back in the NFL, now with the benefit of Norv Turner's use of RBs in the passing attack. All Day says 2,500 yards rushing and 500 receiving this year…are you going to tell him he can't? I'm not.
2. Jamaal Charles (KC): Averaging 5.6 yards per rush for his career. Toss in that catching another 70 passes is realistic since Alex Smith has no one else to throw to…seriously, have you seen the KC receivers lately?
3. Matt Forte (CHI): Caught 74 passes last year, and I see no reason why he can't catch 70+ again; if he can stay healthy. Factor in about 1,250 yards rushing and you have a solid RB1 in PPR formats.
4. LeSean McCoy (PHI): Might see a reduction in catches with Sproles in town, but Chip Kelly will still get him the ball, especially in the Red Zone.
5. Giovani Bernard (CIN): Was used in almost 25 % of Red Zone touches last year, and I project him for 60 catches; while the Law Firm takes a back seat and watches Gio's sophomore season. Update: The Bengals have released RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (8/29)
6. Eddie Lacy (GB): Neared 1,200 yards rushing last year after spending the first half of the season figuring things out (a problem with Alabama graduates for some reason); Rodgers is an equal-opportunity distributor, so he should catch at least 40 out of the backfield.
7. DeMarco Murray (DAL): Receptions keep going up; caught over 50 passes last year, and scored 10 TD. Averages almost 5 yards/carry for his career (4.95). He just has to stay healthy.
8. Montee Ball (DEN): Word around the campfire is that Ball is doing well in Pass Protection in camp this year…that is all you need to know. If Manning likes him, we like him; he'll get plenty of opportunities to catch the ball…and Manning seems to be in the Red Zone quite a bit.
9. Doug Martin (TB): The injury to the rookie Charles Sims leaves Martin with essentially no one behind him; should do well in the passing game with McCown behind center and Tedford calling the plays.
10. Zac Stacy (STL): Rushed for over 600 yards in the second half last year and is the guy in the backfield for the Rams, although there is hype building for the rookie Tre Mason. He's a three-down back, and I have him projected for 40+ catches.
11. Andre Ellington (ARI): Looks to be the main guy out of the backfield this season, and is exciting to watch. He has good hands; I've got him penciled in for 50+ catches this season.
12. Le'Veon Bell (PIT): Another back that can eclipse the 1000 yard mark and 40+ catches.
13. Marshawn Lynch (SEA): The job is Lynch's for now, as Christine Michael has been running with the 3rd team most of the preseason, and Robert Turbin looks to have won the backup job. Look for 1000 yards and 10 TDs with about 30 receptions.
14. Arian Foster (HOU): Injuries are a concern, but we are only one year removed from looking at this guy as a top 2-3 RB in either format. Could catch 50 balls in O'Brien's offense.
15. CJ Spiller (BUF): If he can stay healthy—a big if—the sky is the limit for Spiller. Can easily pull in 50 catches and rush for 1000 yards.
16. Reggie Bush (DET): The Bush/Bell tandem in Detroit may account for over 100 receptions, depending on how Stafford distributes the ball, and if Bush can stay healthy.
17. Joique Bell (DET): See above. There are going to be plenty of targets for the Detroit RBs, and Bell tends to get the ball inside the 5 yard line.
18. Shane Vereen (NE): PPR Gold. Vereen might as well be a TE or WR…he may not reach 500 yards rushing, but if he can stay on the field all season, he should catch between 60 and 70 passes.
19. Ryan Mathews (SD): Another 1200 yard rusher last season, and is a check-down option for Rivers as long as he is on the field.
20. Rashad Jennings (NYG): With David Wilson retiring, and behind a better OL than the Raiders (although still not very good), Jennings stands to approach the 1000 yard rushing mark—with 40+ receptions. He could be a solid RB2.
21. Chris Johnson (NYJ): Not CJ2K any more…but the Jets play several teams that are not good against the run, and he is more than capable of creating big plays if he gets the ball in space. Should catch 40+ passes. He's a starter and a steal at his current 7th round ADP.
22. Alfred Morris (WSH): Morris is not much of an option in the pass game out of the backfield, but even in a PPR format, a 1200 yard rusher can only fall so far. Certainly a solid RB2 on any fantasy team.
23. Ben Tate (CLE): Another starter with a current ADP at the top of the 7th round, and the ability to reach 1000 yards rushing and 40 receptions.
24. Toby Gerhart (JAX): Whether it is Chad Henne or Blake Bortles in the backfield, both will have to check down often. Gerhart averaged 5 YPC in Minnesota, but is behind a much worse offensive line in Jacksonville.
25. Pierre Thomas (NO): Almost caught 80 passes (77) with Sproles in the same backfield last year. With Sproles in Philly, he might surpass 80 this season. Another steal at his current 8th round ADP.
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Julianne Thompson, co-chairman of the Atlanta Tea Party, endorsed U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga) in the runoff primary race for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia, according to statement released on Tuesday. Thompson previously supported former Secretary of State Karen Handel, but Handel didn't qualify for the runoff, coming close third behind Kingston.
"As a conservative activist who has worked hard promoting the causes of limited government, free market capitalism, lower taxes, and a balanced budget it is important to me to back a candidate whom I know shares the same values," said Thompson. "We do not need someone to be another member of the Senate Country Club. We need courage…someone who is strong enough to fight for our principles in an atmosphere that is sometimes very difficult. We also need someone who is accessible and respects the fact that the people that elected him will hold him accountable. That is why I am supporting Jack Kingston for United States Senate. Jack doesn't just talk the talk, he has walked the walk and is the only candidate who has been in the trenches fighting alongside fellow conservatives."
The "Senate Country Club" comment is a clear jab at businessman David Perdue's wealth. Perdue is Kingston's challenger in the runoff after coming in first in the primary. Perdue, who's never held political office, has appealed to Georgians with his humble roots in rural Georgia and great success in the business world. Perdue was a CEO of companies like Dollar General and Reebok. However, his opposition, both Republican and Democratic, has tried to turn his success against him, calling him "elitist" and "out of touch."
In her statement, Thompson went on to paraphrase Ronald Reagan, who was smart enough to point out that people don't have to agree on everything 100 percent. Thompson said that after talking with Kingston, who has been in politics since the 80s, she now believes he is the candidate capable of beating Democrat Michelle Nunn in the general election in November and the candidate that will stick to conservative principles.
"The bottom line is our nation is in dire straights and there is no time for on the job training," said Thompson. "Jack Kingston is a strong fiscal conservative with a 96% rating from American Conservative Union. He is a pro-life, pro-second amendment, Constitutional conservative that I trust. He has and will serve Georgia with dignity and diplomacy, and stands ready to fight strong and hard when necessary. He is ready to lead from day one."
According to recent poll by Rasmussen Reports, Nunn would beat both Perdue and Kingston if the elections were held today, but her lead over Perdue is within the survey's margin of error. She beats Kingston by six points. However, before the Republican primary is resolved, any polling is not very reliable. Nunn won her primary without problem and with minimal financial investment.
Kingston currently represents Georgia's first congressional district. Click here to read Thompson's entire statement.


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The first exposure of the people of Britain to Christianity was in the 1st or 2nd century, but the religion became more popular in the 4th century, after Constantine made it the religion of the Roman Empire.
The conversion of the Irish began in the 5th century with the arrival of Saint Patrick. Although he is considered the patron saint of Ireland, he was actually from Britain. He was captured when he was 16 and taken as a slave to Ireland but escaped after six years and returned to his family. It is said that he had a dream in which an angel told him to return to Ireland as a missionary. After being ordained as a priest, Patrick was sent to Ireland to minister to Christians already living there as well as to convert new Christians. We celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17, which was the day he died.
Saint Columba traveled from Ireland to Scotland in the 6th century. He founded a number of abbeys including one on the island of Iona which became an important religious and political institution for many years. The Iona Abbey was destroyed, rebuilt, and added on to through the years. In 1938 the Iona Community was founded and again the abbey was rebuilt, along with other buildings. The present Iona Community is "a Christian ecumenical community working for peace and social justice, rebuilding of community and the renewal of worship." This community is a leading force in the present Celtic Christian revival.
Another important Celtic Christian was Saint Brigid who was born in the 5th century and was the founder of several monasteries of nuns, including that of Kildare in Ireland. St. Brigid's cross, which is made from rush or straw, was originally a pagan symbol known as a sun cross. It's a tradition to make Brigid's cross on February 1, which is her feast day. It is often hung in Irish kitchens to protect the house from fire and evil.
Saint Columbanus was an Irish missionary from the 6th and 7th centuries who founded a number of monasteries on the European continent.
In the 7th century Saint Aidan founded a monastic cathedral on Lindisfarne, an island off the Northeast coast of England. Lindisfarne is referred to as the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and is a popular spot for retreats today.


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images I've taken from UnderConsideration and a few other spots showing some of that current brand treatment. This is a long one folks. Bear with us. The following is from an exchange fellow Hugger Lisa and I had about a lecture we both attended along with some other Huggers, given by Willy Wong (senior vice president and executive creative director at NYC & Company, the City of New York's official marketing, tourism, and partnerships organization) and Miriam Greenberg (author of "Branding New York City: How a City in Crisis was Sold to the World") on the recent rebranding of New York City. I thought it would be interesting and probably the first dual author post yet at GraphicHug™. We both had some observations and they are encapsulated in this miniature exchange. Although a lot of it is very specific to the lecture, here is a little bit for those who are interested: Chris wrote: I thought it was interesting. I think branding a city is a real interesting gig. Like real interesting. I can't think of the last time I visibly noticed any city branding. I think LA has a little bit. I haven't seen much in SF. Or perhaps I just missed it entirely. But it does exist in some capacity if I remember correctly. I thought the campaigns they presented tonight were okay. But not overwhelmingly groundbreaking. And it is definitely hard to gauge success I'm sure. I always feel like street teams are a cop out. IMHO it doesn't really work. They look good to two people, the client and future prospective clients. It looks "real, human, engaging" and what not. But I feel people much more enjoy seeing pictures of them after the fact. The actual act of engaging with people on the streets never works. When was the last time you talked to any one of those schwag wielding barbarians who harass you? My other thought too is that I wonder really to whom are they reaching out to? If this is to generate tourism, I'm wondering how the brand perception is outside of the United States?(I may have missed this part of the lecture entirely) How does one sustain a campaign or brand internationally? How does one generate a feeling about New York in a non-english speaking language. I think there is so much built into the brand of New York that if anything, I would be interested in how they could continue to really attempt to adjust those feelings. I think the marque is pretty solid. I had a feeling Wolf Olins did it. I appreciate their recent perspectives towards branding and the now somewhat antiquated traditional corporate Identity. It really doesnt need to function just in black and white any more and read on fax machines. And I wonder if this is more of the rising and changing face of media and media outlets. An identity, can be much more broadcast centric. Multi-faceted and not so bound to the print world. In response, Lisa wrote: I think branding a city is a really interesting situation. I don't mind the NYC lock-up specifically. I did mind it for awhile, but I've grown to understand it a bit better. But just as Wolff Olins' also-semi-infamous London 2012 logo, it doesn't work unless its in a media situation. It needs content to be in context. they exist at an interesting distance away from the thing they are identifying. This is my interpretation of their philosophy they've employed on these and several other brands of late. It's a user-generated brand. Which, in at least some ways, is what brand NYC had to be — in order to be popular, to be for the everyman/woman. It could not be sny, sarcastic, unoptimistic, dated, unvibrant, or unchanging. That's why dozens (dozens and dozens) of design firms did all sorts of free exploratory work for Bloomberg in 2004/05 to begin to get a sense of what this "identity" needed to become, and at once remain as current and contemporary as possible with whatever solution they would end up taking on. Admittedly, I've found it somewhat satisfying to see the NYC logo and its Helvetica Bold counterparts at the bottom of subway ads on city initiatives. it makes me feel like newyorkcity(tm) has a voice of authority who is offering you information that is good for you. With the motion ads that were presented this evening, they made me laugh and squirm a little. I saw the "international audience" one (with the surreal animation on live-action footage) for the first time at the Javits Center a few months ago. I totally get it. It's all "the glitz, the glam, the sounds, the feelings, the romance and the all the important things this city is! oh, new york, here I come!" video. Is that NYC? Really? I suppose when I was 11 and saw a Broadway musical, watched the Thanksgiving Day parade and went to Radio City's Rockettes with my parents, that was what NYC was like to me as a visitor. It was a place where all these things happened, a whirlwind of juxtapositions I wouldn't — nay, couldn't — yet understand. I thought the variety of different illustrations they used in the overseas posters were awesome. at least from that distance, I was intrigued. It too bad that they address the international audience with such different visuals. Why can it not be more "international" here in NYC? Aren't we international? This city is full of everything and everyone from everywhere, we would respond to that sort of campaigning the most. Another city with very-present branding is Amsterdam. Big statues, shirts, keychains, booklets, coasters, tickets, etc. with "iamsterdam". http://www.iamsterdam.nl/ It's not all about user-generated content, but it is very open to everyones' personal interpretation of what the city is to themselves. To each his/her own city. Thanks Lisa. I guess this has been talked about quite a bit. As a newcomer to New York, I guess I haven't been involved in the hub bub. You can read more about it here, here, and here. Here is the campaign I thought wasn't quite hitting the mark:
Here is the mark as "transparent plane."
Here is the initial cab treatment that started the uproar:
Here is a campaign that formally, I appreciated:
Overall, interesting work.


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(Actual standard in bold; suggestions of activities for the parents in italics)
K.CC.1- Count to 100 by ones and by tens.
Your child should be able to count from 1-100 and count to 100 by skip counting by 10's effortlessly, easily and confidently. Listen to your child as the count out loud for you. This is a great activity for him/her to do while riding in the car, waiting at the doctor's office, or even a few minutes before dinner time!
K.CC.2- Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence (instead of having to begin at 1).
Your child should be able to count and fill in missing numbers, in an ordered number sequence, from 1-100. For example, you can make up a few bingo cards with 20 numbers on it (such as starting at 45, 46, 47, ___, 49 in the first row and 50, 51, 52, ____, 54 in the second row, etc.) and 5 numbers missing (in a row across, a row down, or a row diagonally). He/she will need to fill in the missing numbers in order to get bingo! Great to laminate and fill in the numbers with dry erase markers at a restaurant or any place with a "wait" time!
K.CC.3- Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
Your child should be able to write the numbers 0-20 and understand the value of each number. For example, give your child a few sheets of stickers and a few blank pieces of paper. Say, "I want you to place 6 stickers on the first piece of paper." Next say, "Now, I want you to write the number that represents the number of stickers you have on your paper." Keep doing this by saying numbers out of order and having your child sticker the paper and write the corresponding numbers. Once you are done, have your child tape a number line 0-20 around a room that they are commonly in (using the papers from the activity just completed). He/she can use this number line in the future with other math games to help him/her count!
K.CC.4A- Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality. When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
Your child should be able to count different groups of objects, out of order, and pair them with the correct written number 1-10. For example, if you were to have stickers on different sheets of paper in this order: 7, 5, 2, 9, 6; and those numbers written on separate sheets of paper as well, then your child should be able to pick up the number "2" and pair it with the 2 stickers. Next, he/she would pick up the number "5" and match it with the 5 stickers. Then, he/she would pick up the number "6" and match it with the 6 stickers, etc.
K.CC.4B- Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality. Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.
Your child should be able to recognize numbers in order. For example, if you were to count up from 0-10 saying, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10", your child should be able to realize that you skipped over the number 8! You can also do this by showing your child a number line with certain numbers missing. You can do this by using strips of colored paper and clothes pins with the numbers 0-10 written on them. You would first show your child simple number lines such as "0, 1, ___, 3, 4, 5" and say, "I wonder what number is missing?" Your child should then count out loud from 0-5, realizing that the number 2 is missing! He/she would then clip the clothes pin with the number 2 written on it on the number line. You can also build your child up to more difficult number lines such as "4, 5, ___, 7, 8, ___, 10". Not starting the number line at 0 and having more than one missing number will be more of a challenge!
K.CC.4C- Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality. Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger.
Your child should be able to recognize that each number on a number line 0-10 is 1 larger than the number before it. For example, have a pre-made number line 0-10 written out so you and your child can refer to it together. Next, have a pad of paper or a dry erase board and a handful of pennies handy to complete the following activity. Say, "0 + 1 = 1 and 1 comes after 0 on a number line! Can you put a finger on the number 0 and the number 1 on this number line? Great! Do you see that 1 comes after 0 because 1 is 1 bigger than 0?" Give your child 0 pennies and give yourself 1 penny and say, "Who has the greater amount of pennies, me or you?" When he/she answers that you have more pennies, re-enforce the idea that this is because 1 is 1 place greater than 0 on the number line. Continue counting out each number all the way to 10. (1 + 1 = 2, 2 + 1 = 3, 3 + 1 = 4, 4 + 1 = 5, 5 + 1 = 6, 6 + 1 = 7, 7 + 1 = 8, 8 + 1 = 9, 9 + 1 = 10.)
K.CC.5- Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1–20, count out that many objects.
Your child should be able to count objects in a group, ranging in size from 1-20. For example, have 20 different colored crayons out and ready to work with your child. Lay out 4 of these crayons and say, "How many crayons do you see?" Count with your child, "1, 2, 3, 4!" There are 4 crayons total!" (You might want to have your child touch each crayon so they know which crayons they have already counted.) Then, show your child a different grouping of crayons such as 9 and say, "How many crayons do you see?" Count with your child, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9!" There are 9 crayons total!" Keep going with this activity until your child can correctly identify each grouping of crayons 1-20.
K.CC.6- Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies (include groups with up to 10 objects).
Your child should be able to decide what groups of objects are greater than, less than, or equal to another group of objects including groups with up to 10 objects. For example, have a box of raisins out and dump them onto the table. Count out 5 raisins to your child and 3 raisin to yourself and say "Who has the greater amount of raisins?" Your child will say, "I do!" Say, "Very good, how did you know that?" Then have your child count each, individual raisin, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5! I have 5 raisins and you have 1, 2, 3! You have 3 raisins" Re-enforce the idea that 5 is bigger than 3. Next, count out 6 raisins to your child and 9 raisins to yourself. Say, "Who has the least or fewest amount of raisins?" Have your child count out his/her raisins and then your raisins. He/she should realize that you have more raisins since 9 is bigger than 6. Finally, count out 5 raisins to your child and 5 raisins to yourself and ask, "Who has the most raisins now?" Have your child count his/her raisins and your raisins until they realize that you each have 5. He/she should realize that you have the same number of raisins. Next, give the box of raisins to your child and let them be in charge of dealing out the raisins and asking the questions!
K.CC.7- Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals.
Your child should be able to recognize which numbers come "greater than" and "less than" when shown 2 numbers ranging from 1-10. For example, have a deck of cards out with the jokers, kings and queens removed. Keep the aces to represent the number 1 (you might want to right the number "1" in the middle of the ace so your child doesn't get confused.) Next, split the deck of cards down the middle so you have 2 different piles of cards. Flip over the first card on each deck. Let's pretend you flipped over a 5 and a 7. Ask your child, "What number is smaller, 5 or 7?" Your child should say, "5 because when I count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, I come to the number 5 before I come to the number 7." Say, "Good, so that means that 5 is less than 7!" If your child has difficulty figuring this out, suggest that they count up from 1 until they reach one of the numbers on the cards. Then, flip over the next 2 cards in the deck. Let's pretend you flipped over an 8 and a 3. Ask your child, "What number is bigger, 8 or 3?" Your child should say 8 because 8 is bigger than 3, but again, if he/she needs help, instruct them to start counting up from 1-10. When he/she reaches the number 3, say, "Oh, the last number can't be 3 because we haven't said the number 8 yet! Let's keep counting to make sure, though!" Then say, "Good, so that means that 8 is greater than 3!" Keep playing this game until your child grasps the concept. You can even keep score to make it more fun!
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
K.OA.1- Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
Your child should be able to add and subtract simple numbers by using objects as counters and/or his/her fingers. For example, use pieces of fruit such as grapes to first show addition problems. Show two different groups of grapes, one group with 3 grapes and one group with 4 grapes. Have your child move the 4 grapes over to the group of 3 grapes by counting up, "4, 5, 6, 7! There are 7 grapes total!" Try a few more grape addition problems making sure that the total doesn't go past 10. Next, try some subtraction problems. Show your child a pile of 8 grapes and say, "How many grapes would I have left if I decided to eat 3 grapes?" Count out 3 grapes and put them in a pile in front of you. Have your child count the remaining grapes out loud, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5! There would be 5 grapes left!" Say, "Good, so 8 – 3 = 5!" Continue with this activity until your child seems to be adding and subtracting with ease.
K.OA.2- Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
Your child should be able to solve simple addition and subtraction word problems when the problem is read out loud to them or difficult words are drawn out. On a pad of chart paper (or larger piece of paper), draw out the following problem on the top half of the paper: "(Insert your child's name) had 3 banana slices in his/her cereal this morning (draw out cereal and banana slices). Mom had 4 banana slices in her cereal. How many slices of banana did they have altogether?" Supplies your child with something to draw with and they should end up with a number sentence that looks like this: 3 + 4 = 7. The number sentence can be drawn out, written out or both! On the bottom half of the same piece of paper, have the following subtraction problem: "(Insert your child's name) had 8 slices of banana in his/her cereal (draw out cereal and banana) this morning while Mom only had 2 banana slices. How many more slices of banana did (insert your child's name) have than Mom?" Your child should come up with the number sentence 8 – 2 = 6. The number sentence can be drawn out, written out or both! Keep this activity up with a problem each morning for both addition and subtraction until your child has the hang of word problems!
K.OA.3- Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record each decomposition by a drawing or equation (e.g., 5 = 2 + 3 and 5 = 4 + 1).
Your child should be able to know multiple fact families for adding specific numbers 1-10. For example, you can have a variety of stickers in different colors and shapes. You can show your child that 3 star stickers + 2 heart stickers = 5 total stickers (and write 3 + 2 = 5 underneath this visual.) Then, sticker out 2 star stickers + 3 heart stickers = 5 total stickers (and write 2 + 3 = 5 underneath this visual.) Next, sticker out 4 star stickers and 1 heart sticker. Show that there are still 5 total stickers even though the numbers of hearts/stars have changed. Also sticker out 1 star sticker + 4 heart stickers = 5 total stickers (and write 1 + 4 = 5 underneath). Finally, sticker out 5 star stickers + 0 heart stickers = 5 total stickers and write 5 + 0 = 5 underneath. Show your child that the addition fact family for the number 5 is 5 + 0 = 5, 3 + 2 = 5, 2 + 3 = 5, 4 + 1 = 5 and 1 + 4 = 5. Have a few more problems set up to see if your child can identify the entire addition number sentence in the stated fact family!
K.OA.4- For any number from 1 to 9, find the number that makes 10 when added to the given number, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record the answer with a drawing or equation.
Your child should be able to figure out what number will make a group of 10 when given a certain number from 1-10. For example, get out 10 building blocks to create a visual for your child. Show him/her 9 blocks in a pile and ask him/her, "How many more blocks would I have to add to this pile to make 10? Let's count up! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10! 10 comes after 9 so I know I will only need to add one more block!" (You can count up using your fingers as a visual also so your child can easily see that one finger is still down so one more finger would be needed to make 10.) Continue working with the blocks, giving your child every possible combination until you reach 10! If your child needs extra help, you can show him/her the number of blocks left to make a group of 10 at first (such as if you give him/her 7 blocks and leave the other 3 blocks in sight) but, eventually, work on having the extra blocks out of sight.
K.OA.5- Fluently add and subtract within 5.
Your child should be able to fluently add and subtract numbers 1- 5. For example, you can start off by giving your child objects such as blocks, pennies, stickers, etc. to help him/her add or subtract. Eventually, though, you will want to work these facts into his/her memory; having them on automatic recall. Have your child sit with at a table with pencil and a paper. Say, "I'm going to call out some addition and subtraction problems. I want you to solve the problems as fast as you can and when you have an answer make a 'buzzzz' sound like you're buzzing in on a game show!" Call out problems and give your child points for every problem they get correct!
Number & Operations in Base Ten
K.NBT.1- Compose and decompose numbers from 11 to 19 into ten ones and some further ones, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record each composition or decomposition by a drawing or equation (such as 18 = 10 + 8); understand that these numbers are composed of ten ones and one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine ones.
Your child should be able to recognize that there is one group of 10 in the numbers 11-19 and some ones. For example, you will need a box of straws and a rubber band. Show your child 13 straws and count them out together. Then say, "I know that there is one group of 10 in the number 13 because there is a 1 in my tens place." Count out 10 straws and rubber band them together. Say, "When I rubber band my group of 10 straws together, I'm left with 3 straws. There is a 3 in my ones place so 10 + 3 must equal 13! There are 13 straws all together in this batch!" Next, have your child practice given a bunch of straws between the numbers 11-19!
Measurement and Data
K.MD.1- Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
Your child should be able to look at two objects and decide which one is taller/shorter, bigger/smaller, heavier/lighter, empty/full. For example, take your child on a scavenger hung around your house! Have a "game board" made up prior to walking around that has clues on it such as "Find 2 stuffed animals in your room. Decide which stuffed animal is taller." When you and your child go to his/her room, he/she will choose two stuffed animals that are different heights such as a yellow giraffe and a brown monkey and he/she will decide the yellow giraffe is taller. Have other clues on game board too, such as, "Go to the kitchen and find a glass that is empty and a glass that is full." "Go to the living room and decide which object is shorter, the chair or the couch." Etc. Have a least of at least 10 items for your child to find, compare and measure! For an extra challenge, have him/her measure each object with a ruler in inches! He/she will need your help with this task.
K.MD.2- Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
Your child should be able to measure 2 similar objects and decide which one is larger and which one is smaller. For example, you can measure the heights of each member of the family using a measuring tape. Mark off and label each person's height (mom, dad, sister, brother, etc.) Then, have your child compare his/her height with mom's height, brother/sister's height. Then have your child compare mom and dad's heights, etc.
K.MD.3- Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
Your child should be able to sort similar objects by their attributes into categories. For example, make up a goody bag like your child would get at a birthday party. Put 10 pencils, 9 stickers, 8 crayons, 7 erasers, 6 paper clips, 5 bouncy balls, 4 pennies, 3 markers, 2 rubber bands, and 1 lollypop. Have a pre-made sheet of paper out with a picture of each object so your child knows where to place each object when they find it in the goody bag. Once they have every object on the sheet of paper, have your child count each object in each category, writing the number on the paper!
Geometry (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres).
K.G.1- Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
Your child should be able to recognize squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles in objects that they run into in his/her everyday life and use the following terms to describe the shapes location: top, bottom, up, down, in front of, behind, over, under, next to. For example, make up a scavenger hunt sheet with pictures of a square, circle, triangle, and rectangle on top. Next, take your child outside for a walk to spot these shapes in the environment around them. For example, on your walk you may encounter a yield sign (an upside-down triangle) and say, "That shape looks like a triangle to me but something seems a little different." Your child should then say, "Because it's upside-down!" As you walk down the road you might point out that your neighbors door is a rectangle and is located at the top of their front steps. Soon, your child will be spotting shapes on his/her own, and when they do, document each object, shape and location on the scavenger hunt sheet you made prior to your walk! Happy shape hunting!
K.G.2- Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
Your child should be able to identify shapes no matter what size they are. For example, cut out a variety of different sized squares, circles, triangles and rectangles (preferably small, medium and large). Mix up all the shapes on a table. Have on hand a hole punch and string and tell your child that today you are going to be making some decorations for your house but you need help picking out the correct shapes. You want all the circles to be on one line, all the triangles to be on one line, all the squares to be on one line and all the circles to be on one line. Next, have your child gather up all the shapes in 4 separate piles and sting each pile onto a piece of string. You will have a beautiful shape garland for a decoration around your house! If your child seems confused about the shapes do to their size, do an example piece of garland together saying, "Just because this square is smaller than this square doesn't mean that it's not a square. There are still 4 equal sides and 4 corners!"
K.G.3- Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
Your child should be able to recognize the difference between two- dimensional and three-dimensional shapes looking at squares, rectangles, circles, triangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders and spheres. For example, you can play a matching game with your child in which you show them a picture of a two-dimensional shape (square, circle, rectangle, triangle, hexagon) and they need to locate the three- dimensional shape of that object. Have a bunch of objects in front of your child so that he/she needs to sort through the objects until they have the correct one!
K.G.4- Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
Your child should be able to recognize two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes and the properties belonging to that shape. For example, you can use blocks (square and rectangular) to count the sides and corners of each shape. A square will have 4 equal sides and 4 corners and a rectangle will have opposite sides equal and 4 corners. You can use cut outs of triangles and hexagons to count the sides and corners. In an equilateral triangle, there are 3 equal sides and 3 corners. In a hexagon, there are 6 equal sides and 6 corners. For a cone, use an ice cream cone! There is 1 corner on a cone or point! Show your child that if the cone was solid, there would be one surface or side on it (where the ice cream goes into the cone). Otherwise, there aren't any sides. Show your child a can of vegetables to represent a cylinder. The two circles on each side represent 2 sides on the cylinder. There are no points on a cylinder. Show your child a ball (soccer, baseball, golf, etc.) to represent a sphere. There are no sides and no corners on a sphere. Finally, show your child a square box to represent a cube. There are 6 sides on a cube and 8 corners! After you show your child these objects, give them time to explore and count the sides and corners on his/her own!
K.G.5- Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Your child should be able to create squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles using objects such as modeling clay or popsicle sticks. For example, have out 4 pieces of different colored construction paper. On the top of each paper, write the name of one shape. (If this is the first time your child is "making" a shape, you might want to draw out the shape first, have he/she construct the shape to your outline, and then flip the paper over and have he/she construct the shape on their own.) Then, have your child build the 4 different shapes specified using the building materials you provided!
K.G.6- Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes. For example, "Can you join these two triangles with full sides touching to make a rectangle?"
Your child should be able to manipulate smaller shapes to make larger shapes. For example, have card board cut outs of 4 right triangles, 2 squares, and 2 rectangles. Your child should be able to make a square out of 2 of the triangles and a rectangle out of 4 of the triangles. Using the 2 squares, your child should be able to make a rectangle. Out of the 2 rectangles (depending on the size of the sides such as each rectangle has a width of 3 inches and a length of 6 inches) your child should be able to make a large square. It will be like putting a puzzle together!
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April 3, 2010
Recap/Box Score From Game One Of Doubleheader
Game Two Box Score
SEATTLE - In his first college start, Husky freshman Adam Cimber worked six strong innings for the win as the Washington baseball team beat Washington State, 4-3, in the second game of a doubleheader and the third game of both teams' Pac-10 opening series Saturday at Husky Ballpark.
Sophomore center fielder Caleb Brown provided the bulk of the Husky offense as he broke a 1-1 tie with a three-run triple in the fifth.
Washington (14-11 overall, 2-1) took the three-game set, two games to one. Earlier Saturday, Washington State (15-9, 1-2) beat the UW, 6-5 in 12 innings in the first game of the doubleheader. Thursday, the Dawgs won, 3-2, as all three games were decided by a run.
Cimber, the Huskies' regular closer, improved to 2-1 with the victory. The righty from Puyallup High, allowed seven hits, all singles, walked two and struck out two. He entered the game having made 12 appearances this season, all in relief.
WSU reliever Richie Ochoa (1-2) gave up three runs in an inning and a third to suffer the loss.
The Cougars and Huskies each scored a run in the first. WSU got on the board when Brett Jacobs singled, stole second and scored on a single from Derek Jones. The Huskies got a leadoff double from Bradley Boyer, who scored when a bunt from Doug Cherry was misplayed for an error.
Washington, held to just the one hit through the first four and one-third innings, finally broke through with a rally in the fifth. After loading the bases on an infield single and two walks, Brown laced a triple past diving WSU center fielder Garry Kuykendall to clear the bases, staking the UW with a 4-1 lead.
WSU opened the seventh with a single and a hit batter to end Cimber's outing. After an infield single loaded the bases, Kuykendall hit a fly to right to get one run in, but Patrick Claussen was cut down at the plate trying to score from second when the throw back to the infield got past the cutoff man, leaving the Huskies with a 4-2 lead.
In the eighth, WSU's Derek Jones and Matt Fanelli opened the inning with back-to-back doubles to cut the lead to 4-3, but UW reliever Jacob Clem got a strikeout and a pair of groundouts to end the threat with that lead in tact.
Clem earned the save, his first of the year, pitching the final two and one-third innings.
Next up for Washington is a two-game series Tuesday and Wednesday at Gonzaga. Next Friday through Saturday, Arizona visits Husky Ballpark for a three-game series.
LINESCORE Pac-10 Conference Doubleheader - Game 2 Washington 4, Washington State 3 Washington State 100 000 010 -- 3 10 3 Washington 100 030 00x -- 4 5 1 David Stilley, James Wise (4), Richie Ochoa (4), Connor Lambert (5), Seth Harvey (8) and Kyle Buchanan, Paul Clingan (7), Jay Ponciano (8). Adam Cimber, Adrian Gomez (7), Jacob Clem (7) and Miles Kizer. W - Cimber (2-1). L - Ochoa (1-2). Sv - Clem (1). 2B - WSU, Derek Jones, Matt Fanelli; UW, Bradley Boyer. 3B - UW, Caleb Brown. T - 2:46. A - 1,037. Records: WSU 15-9, 1-2 Pac-10; UW 14-11; 2-1 Pac-10.


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What do K-Pop, gummy bears and tambourines have in common? Well, they were all essential components to last night's madness at Jeremy Scott's Fall/Winter 2013 after-party. Noted for throwing a hell of a bash each season, Scott's usual suspects of downtown club kids and freak show contestants donning his duds, descended upon Le Bain's sweatier-than-thou dancefloor to toast his latest collection. Past seasons' parties have boasted surprise performances from the likes of A$AP Rocky (Spring/Summer 2013), cameos from designer peers like Alexander Wang, and of course, memorably insane outfits.
"Inspired" by Rob Roskopp's skater graphics, which sort of look like angry Spongebob Squarepants' on acid crossed with Garbage Pail Kids; this season's collection truly came to life off the runway and at the party. One guest traipsed around with a tambourine in hand, while another searched the floor for missing gummy bears, which had come un-safety-pinned from his shirt whilst dancing to The Misshapes' set. Scott, posted beside K-Pop star, CL, of 2NE1, greeted friends, Natalia Kills, Kat Graham, Leigh Lezark, among others, while appeasing his fans and followers with the occasional Instagram pic. The party climaxed when 2NE1's hit, "I Love You", blasted through the fog and CL took to her feet to show off her moves. DJ's Frankie Sharp, dressed in a totem-print Scott x Adidas Originals tracksuit, and Mazurbate in his signature cornrows, pleased partygoers with powerhouse sets of indie and pop remixes until the wee hours. Notably absent were Big Sean and Waka Flocka Flame, two of Scott's hip-hop devotees, who sat front row at his F/W '13 show… perhaps it was past their bed times.


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I've found lots of tutorials for using a Mac to control a serial device, but not the other way around. I've got a DEC VT520 terminal and a recent Mac Pro, is there a way (with a USB adapter) to get a shell on my Mac from a hardware serial console? Basically I'm looking for an OS X version of the "Ubuntu Serial Console HowTo". Or is this so ridiculous that no one has tried it?
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I have not tried this, personally, but there are good instructions for doing so with a Tripp Lite (née Keyspan) USB-to-Serial adapter and an Apple IIc. Obviously, you can ignore the Apple II-specific parts of the instructions (the majority of the article) and focus on the adapter, the cable, and getting
I've had quite a fondness for the SitePlayer Telnet module for some time, as and it really complements the OS X environment as well. It costs a bit more than a simple DB-9 or DB-9 -> USB cable does, but it offers a great advantage.
You simply set up the module with network information you will use to access it, and the serial parameters for it's serial connection. Then, connect to it via it's defined network information, and you have yourself a serial connection to the server it's plugged into.
Even cooler? The module announces itself via Bonjour so you know if it's "alive" and what it's connection information is.
It's really a great alternative to having to pull copper for Networking, and cabling additionally for serial management/connectivity.
I use ZTerm along with a Keyspan adapter to provide serial console support on my MacBook Pro.


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On Thursday, April 24, 2014, the FDA proposed its first round of regulations on electronic cigarettes. As predicted by Dr. Margaret Hamburg from the FDA those restrictions did not go over well with the vaping community. A petition to the White House was started a few hours after the restrictions were formally announced by the FDA. The petition is asking the Obama Administration to veto the FDA Regulations.
The petition states that the FDA has unfairly classified e-cigarettes as tobacco products and will severely restrict their use. As part of the FDA regulations, manufacturers are required to fill out applications for products that they plan to market. One of the biggest concerns is, multiple applications will need to be filed for each e-juice vendor. The process is an extensive one and will cost manufacturers of e-juices a lot of money.
For some e-juice manufacturers these regulations could mean that they will have to close their doors. Manufacturers range from small one man operations working out of their homes to larger operations working out of warehouses. Each manufacturer typically provides a large e-juice selection available in various nicotine strengths. The FDA regulations would require for these manufacturers to submit applications for their e-juices within the allotted time period or be forced to take their products off the market.
Not only will applications need to be submitted for e-juice that is manufactured but also for e-cigarette devices and accessories that are sold to users. This would include: Mechanical Mods, Variable Voltage batteries, tanks, and other vaping devices and accessories that are needed to vape e-cigarettes. Again, this is an extensive and costly process that most of the vaping community feels is an unfair regulation.
Another point the petition to the White House makes is the fact that e-cigarettes are classified unfairly as tobacco products. There is no tobacco that is used in e-cigarette devices so they therefore should not be classified as tobacco products. Instead, many feel they should be classified as smoking cessation products, because they act as a nicotine delivery system the same as popular products such as Nicorette and Nicoderm.
One final point that is being made in the petition is in regards to the flavors of e-juice that the FDA and other opponents of e-cigarettes are worried about. They say candy flavors such as bubblegum and thin mint are being marketed to children; however, as the petition states, companies such as Smirnoff Vodka are allowed to create these same types of flavors in their alcohol products.
The petition started by a "vaper" with the initials M.B. in Perry, GA has already received more than 1,500 signatures in less than an hour and is currently going viral on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Also, popular vaping websites such as Voice of Vapers are urging their readers to sign the petition. If the vaping community is able to come together to get 100,000 signatures on the petition, it will be interesting to see how the issue is handled by the Obama Administration.
Anyone wishing to view the petition can do so on the White House website: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/veto-fda-restrictions-e-cigarettes/kdKtpFH4


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Heightened Awareness Required for Patch MLR3 for WebCenter Content 220.127.116.11
By Ken Walker-Oracle on Feb 03, 2014
Recently, in version 188.8.131.52, WebCenter Content Server saw a new feature introduced; a new User Interface built on the Application Developer Framework (ADF). Here is a list of new features available in the ADF UI:
Features of the new ADF Web UI:
- Workflow (with electronic signature support) is now available as a new type of System Library and workflow capabilities are exposed in appropriate places like the document viewer
- End-User Personalization
- Users can now select what they want their home page to default to: Search, Favorites, or Browse page
- Users can set a "Items per page" default across all Search, Favorites, and Browse pages
- Users can set the "View Type" (thumbnail, tabular, listing) default across all Search, Favorites, and Browse pages
- Enhanced Oracle Metadata Services (MDS) Customizations
- Hide or remove UI components
- Move UI components around
- Modify properties of UI components
- Change resource strings
As with many new features or products, the new release will be frequently updated as these features are "dialed in" (bugs fixed, procedures documented, etc). The MLR3 patch release has many such updates and there are some very peculiar things you'll need to be aware of if you want to install this patch, and use the new ADF UI!
The Oracle Support team for WCC is aware of these peculiarities and has prepared for the questions that will ultimately arise, in regard to the MLR3 patch release. It is absolutely essential that you are aware of these scenarios, and of how to proceed in each case. Several new KM Notes have been released to My Oracle Support (MOS), and they all link nicely to each other in an effort to present the correct installation/configuration procedures for the installer. There is a FAQ Note available to help you get MLR3 installed properly. See KM Note 1617775.1 for this information. Also, to help you understand where to start, here are some common scenarios that our users are facing:
Scenarios where the customer has already installed the new ADF UI:
1) They have 126.96.36.199, and they have installed MLR1 and MLR2, and they are about to install MLR3. What do they do next?
Find and read KM 1617477
2) They have 126.96.36.199, and they installed MLR3 and they are seeing lots of errors related to the UI. What next?
Find and read KM 1617477.1
3) They have a version prior to 22.214.171.124 and they want to upgrade to the latest and greatest. What next?
Find and read KM 1581671.1 followed by KM 1618305.1
Scenarios where the customer hasn't previously used the ADF UI, but has decided to install and to use it:
1) Customer hasn't moved to 22.214.171.124 and they want to, and they want the UI
Find and read KM 1581671.1 followed by KM 1618305.1
2) Customer has moved to 126.96.36.199, and installed MLR3, and now they want the UI
Find and read KM 1618305.1