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Wow! Those are amazing! Are they all your own designs?
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I made one at the weekend and they are really quick, although my other half couldnt quite see the point of them!
I found a tutorial online which explained it (search for taggie blanket tutorial I think it was) really well, but basically I cut out two 13inch squares of fabric, one fleece and one polycotton, 20 pieces of ribbon in varying lengths from 3 to 5 inches I think. Fold the ribbons in half and pin to the edges of one piece of fabric, right side up, with the raw edges at the edge and the fold towards the middle of the fabric. Place the second piece of fabric, right side down, on top, pin and stitch all the way around, leaving a 2 inch hole on one side to turn through. Trim the corners off and then turn right side out. Top stitch all the way round close to the end which will close the gap you left, just make sure you tuck the raw edges in before first.


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Can You Pinch Way More than an Inch? You Probably Had Pop Tarts for Breakfast in 8th Grade
A new study reveals that teens with poor breakfast habits run greater risks of certain metabolic conditions later in life
Published in the Journal of Public Health Nutrition, the study, conducted at the University of Umea, zeroed in on the morning eating habits of participants at age 16 and then followed up with them 27 years later at age 43 to see how their health had fared.
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The findings? 27 percent of those who partook in the analysis had developed metabolic syndrome -- a group of conditions (including elevated triglyceride levels, high glucose levels, high blood pressure and abdominal obesity) that contribute to increased risks of developing diabetes and of having a stroke.
Adolescents who ate nutritionally void or no breakfast were 68 percent more likely to have developed any of the metabolic syndromes than those who'd broken their fasts with well-balanced, healthy meals.
"Further studies are required for us to be able to understand the mechanisms involved in the connection between poor breakfast and metabolic syndrome, but our results and those of several previous studies suggest that a poor breakfast can have a negative effect on blood sugar regulation," said the study's primary author, Maria Wennberg.
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SAN JOSE -- With a $15 million facelift nearly complete, San Jose's Westgate Mall is slated for a grand re-opening in early November with a several new retailers, including Nike Factory Store and Smashburger, developers and city officials said Friday.
Besides Nike Factory Store, the owner of Westgate Mall, Federal Realty, has landed high-profile tenants such as Walmart Neighborhood Market. A Smashburger restaurant recently signed a lease for a dining establishment.
"Westgate Mall is very important, since it serves a great population on the west side of San Jose, and also serves neighboring cities," said Nanci Klein, deputy director of San Jose's city Economic Development Department.
The formal re-launch of the 52-year-old mall is scheduled for Nov. 2, according to Federal Realty. The mall totals 645,000 square feet.
"Westgate mall kind of anchors the retail out there, with all the shopping centers in that area working together," said Tom Nelson, a vice president and retail specialist with Colliers International, a commercial realty firm. "It cements that trade area in the Santa Clara Valley."
Nike Factory agreed to lease 17,000 square feet. Smashburger is renting 2,000 square feet. Both should be open in time for the holiday shopping season.
The renovation added a play area for children, updated restrooms and new common areas. The facade was redesigned and the central plaza was improved with cafe tables and fountains.
"Federal Realty has really made this center better," Klein said. "The neighbors are excited and curious about what the new retail, dining and entertainment at the center."
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November 16th, 2012
Each year the Canadian International Auto Show alongside the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association host a charity gala to raise funds for a good cause. This year the theme (if you will) was all about Canadian motorsport legends such as Ron Fellows, Paul Tracy, Scott Goodyear, Richard Spenard, and Alex Tagliani. Furthermore, our good friends at BASF and MegaSpeed got together with other partners to build an incredible looking Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 that was to be auctioned off later in the evening.
Upon entering the hall where the gala was to take place, there were an assortment of iconic Canadian motorsport race cars like this #43 Chevrolet Camaro as well as Paul Tracy's awesome looking IndyCar.
Starting off the night was well known Canadian comedian Mike Bullard with some opening words and shots at a few notable guests – in true Bullard fashion of course.
Canadian artist Ron Gibbs of Burlington, Ontario painted a commemorative hood depicting the Canadian motorsports legends honored at the gala along with the graphics on the Camaro ZL1.
The highlight of the auction was by far the custom ZL1 that has been customized with an incredible BASF paint job and graphics to start. The custom carbon fiber bits were produced by Multimatic of Markham and the wheel package courtesy of MegaSpeed thanks to MHT Wheels Inc. It is said that nearly $40,000 went into this one-off project build tallying up the vehicle's value at nearly $100,000!
President of the Canadian International Auto Show Sandy Liguori and his beautiful wife pose for a photo op while enjoying the evening's live entertainment.
One of the presenting partners of the charity gala was Nissan Canada seen here posing next to the event's highlight celebrity and fellow Canadian Dan Aykroyd aka Blues Brother Elwood.
One stage for a good portion of the night was a Blues Brothers cover band that played all the awesome songs one would expect. Not only was their performance on point, but so was their appearance making it seem like the real-deal.
By the gala's end, it was time for Blues Brother Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) himself to take the stage and rock out with the band. As if the alcohol and delicious multi-course meal didn't already make people happy, rocking out to the very best blues n' funk tunes sure did. People young and old took to the dance floor to strut their stuff – this is what good nights are made of!
A big thanks to the staff of the Canadian International Auto Show and MegaSpeed for the invite. Onto an incredible car show come February where all the new toys will be out on display!
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TRUCKEE, Calif. - Never again will Bob Shaffer have to dodge an icy water cooler.
It's a good thing, because he never did figure out how to avoid the chilly, celebratory assault, even after four consecutive state-championship soakings carried out by his Truckee players.
On Tuesday, days before his 60th birthday, the third-winningest high school football coach in Nevada history quietly called it a career.
"I'm sad to say it," said Shaffer, winner of nine state championships in his 18 years as head coach of the Wolverines. "I don't know if it's the right time, but it's the time."
Shaffer, who turns 60 on Friday, announced the news to his coaches and players first, citing a desire to spend more time with his parents and watch his two youngest sons' college athletics.
"I just felt that I needed to step away, and I know it (the program) will be in good hands," Shaffer said, adding that he's 99 percent sure of his successor. "It's going to keep right on rolling. I just felt like this was as good of a time as any."
Defensive coordinator Josh Ivens, who played for the Wolverines from 1988 through 1991 and began coaching with Shaffer on junior varsity in 1993, will likely take over the head coaching position, both he and Shaffer confirmed.
Ivens, also a physical education teacher at the high school, must still apply and interview for the job, but he should be an easy choice based on his employment with the school district and long coaching tenure, said Truckee athletic director Jaime Legare.
"Obviously my whole role changes pretty quickly," Ivens said, adding that Shaffer's announcement came as a slight surprise, as he expected him to coach at least one more season. "It's an opportunity for me to keep the program going and try to live up to the foundation that he's put forth. We've got good coaches still in place, and I think we'll be able to do that."
The Wolverines became accustomed to winning in Shaffer's nearly two decades at the helm.
Since taking over the head coaching position in 1995, Shaffer tallied an overall record of 170-32, winning 84 percent of the time. His win total ranks third all time in Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) history, behind Joe Sellers' 250 and Ken Dalton's 228. In addition to his nine state titles - 1996, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 - Shaffer has led the Wolverines to three state runner-up finishes, in 1995, 2002 and 2008, and 14 league titles, including the last six straight.
But while Truckee football is steeped in such a successful tradition - the Wolverines have 12 state titles in all - its never had a run quite like the last four years.
The Wolverines have won four consecutive Division I-A (formerly 3A) state championships, losing only once along the way. They drew national attention this past season when they extended their three-year-plus winning streak to 41 games, which ranked fourth in the nation in 11-man high school football. After suffering its only loss in four years, a 7-0 defeat at the hands of Fernley, Truckee went on to win its final six games, including a 34-10 triumph over Southern Nevada rival Moapa Valley in the state championship.
"Everyone knows that he's a great coach. He's done so much for the high school and just the community as a whole," said former Truckee standout linebacker Morgan Nevin, who's now starring at Santa Barbara City College. "He's taken so many kids who probably didn't think they had what it takes to play football, or didn't think they had what it takes to be a champion, and he made them believe they were champions. And look how it turned out for him - nine state championships."
Shaffer's successful ways not only earned him the respect of his players, but also his opposition. Even Brent Lewis, head coach of the Moapa Valley Pirates, whom Truckee has faced the past five years in the state championship, payed homage to his rival.
"He's going to be missed. I guess it's good and bad. Now I don't have to coach against him anymore, but it's bittersweet," Lewis said when contacted Wednesday, adding that he was "a little bit shocked" to learn of Shaffer's retirement.
"I admire Bob as much as any coach that I've coached against in my career. He really set the standard for excellence in the 3A and Division I-A," Lewis continued. "When I think back over the years that I've faced Bob, the thing that stands out to me the most is just how well coached and how disciplined his teams always were. To me, preparing to play against a Truckee team was literally like preparing to face a college football team."
For some, like former Fallon standout Frank de Braga, playing a single game for Shaffer and his staff - the Sertoma Classic all-star game - was enough to change his outlook on his former nemesis.
"I am a true Fallon boy but I played against Coach Shaffer and with him in the Sertoma game. I respect that man greatly and wish him the best of luck," de Braga, now playing at Colorado Mesa University, wrote on the Truckee Football Facebook page.
Based on Shaffer's stellar track record, one might think his retirement is a devastating blow to the perennial powerhouse program. But his players and coaches know different.
"I'd have to say it's disappointing and sad that he's retiring," said junior receiver Sean Daniel. "But it's not that bad of a thing because Ivens is a really great coach. He'll step up and we can still do great even without Shaffer and continue to do what we've been doing."
Shaffer couldn't agree more. He laughed when someone called his resignation the end of an era, because in his opinion, every member of his coaching staff is worthy of equal praise. In the case of Ivens, the defensive mastermind behind Truckee's recent dominance is groomed and beyond prepared to take over, Shaffer said.
"I'm very confident in Josh. He's a true Truckee Wolverine, there's no doubt about it; he was born and raised here, played and graduated here, and came back. So he knows the history and he's as invested as anyone we have here on any staff in any sport," Shaffer said. "So I feel real comfortable about that, and I think that makes the transition easy."
While Ivens will look to maintain Truckee's defensive prowess, the Wolverines will have to make due without Shaffer's offensive play-calling. Ivens said that duty will fall on either quarterbacks coach Nik Fertitta or lines coach Rick Wilson.
But as of Wednesday, Fertitta was undecided about whether he was going to return, Ivens said, adding that he expects an answer from the assistant coach by Friday. If Fertitta does leave the program, Wilson will be the primary play-caller, Ivens said.
Special teams coach Dow Higginbotham, who has been on the Truckee coaching staff since 1991 - Ivens' senior year - is not returning in 2013, either. Linebackers coach Jim Doughty is returning.
"Even if Nik goes and Dow is gone, I still feel pretty confident in the guys we have coming back," Ivens said.
Nevertheless, Shaffer's football acumen will be missed, he added.
"He has a great ability to bring people together and get them all on the same page. And then of course, he's one of the best football minds I've been around," Ivens said. "He's a stubborn guy, but he wasn't so stubborn that he wouldn't change a game plan to beat a team. If his system wasn't working, he'd adjust. He knew how to call a game.
"To me, out of all the success he had, I thought he had a stretch of the best game-calling he ever had at the end of this year, after the Fernley game. The Fernley game we were a mess. It was probably one of his worst play-calling games. But after that,-he said, 'This is a coaching thing, and we're going to fix it.' In the state game and throughout the playoffs, knowing we couldn't run the ball, he found a way to score points, and it was pretty amazing to be a part of that."
Shaffer is not cutting his ties from Truckee football completely. He'll remain at the school for at least a few more years as a P.E. teacher, and he may very well get roped into helping Ivens from time to time, he said. And that's fine by Shaffer, who admitted that he's "already missing it."
"Josh told me, 'I've got some awful big shoes to fill.' And I told him, 'The only shoes you have to fill are your own.' To me, I was just a couple chapters in the history of Truckee football. Now Josh Ivens is the next guy, and he's going to pick it up and write the next chapter, along with the senior class.
"It should be fun and entertaining to watch, and I think they're going to have great results."


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The body recovered by the U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico was identified as the missing worker from the Black Elk Energy platform fire from Nov. 16.
The body was recovered about 11:30 a.m. Monday three miles off shore.
The body was taken to Port Fourchon and sent to the Jefferson Parish Coroner for an autopsy, where the body was identified as that of Jerome Malagapo.
The fire killed two other workers. Ellroy Corporal's body was found in the Gulf near the platform. Avelino Tajonera was critically burned and died at a Baton Rouge hospital on Nov. 23.


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Published: Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 11:02 a.m.
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South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore was unable to attend Saturday's game against Arkansas, but he was still certainly a part of the festivities at Williams-Brice Stadium.
The former Byrnes star had a message on the video board for the fans.
"Hey Gamecock Country. I just want to take a minute to say thank you very much for all the notes and cards. I appreciate all of your support. I am feeling fine and working to get back to football. To my teammates, I only have one message. … Beat Arkansas! Go Gamecocks!"
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This is a subject I never gave a lot of thought to until yesterday. Now I am completely confused and don't know what to make of this.
I decided to take an online fitness test, mainly so I can gauge my strength training progress. I wasn't even worried about my cardio fitness but it was part of the test so I did the 3 Minute Step Test. So first of all, I scored Excellent on all the strength tests - push ups, sit ups, squats, etc. - for my age. I did at least 10 more reps than required for Excellent in every category. Wow, I was pleased with that. But then the cardio test, the one I wasn't worried about at all? I scored VERY POOR! Yes, I scored the LOWEST POSSIBLE SCORE! In other words a sedentary, obese smoker couldn't do any worse than I did!!!
Yes, me, a runner, who has been running for years. Me, who runs several day a week in the heat, and on hills. Me, who runs races and places in the middle of my age group (I'm not fast, but not by any means the slowest either). Me, who runs comfortably and easily without ever gasping for breath - except maybe right after a very steep hill, although I recovery quickly. Me, who scores Above Average on other tests like how fast I can run 1.5 miles or the Cooper 12 minute run test.
I am very confused by this and don't understand it at all. Here is how it went down: You step up on a 12" step for three minutes. You IMMEDIATELY take your HR for one minute and the chart tells you your fitness level (a very standard test.) I stepped up and down on the 12" step for three minutes. Easy. Not difficult, not out of breath. I immediately took my HR - 132. Looked at the chart and saw my result was VERY POOR. It seems to indicate that my heart is in bad condition and I could die while running at any time. WHAT THE HECK????
When I run I feel fine. When I'm finished running, I recovery quickly - within a minute or two - and I feel fine. Yesterday, I thought I was in good shape. Today, I feel like a worthless slob. Not only that, I'm afraid to ever run again because if I am such poor condition, I may drop dead!
Has anyone else taken the 3 Minute Step Test? Can you explain my results?
This seems odd to me, 132 should not indicate a poor rating, that is a very low heart rate for doing physical activity and should indicate you are healthy! Is there a web link for this 3 minute step test? I'd like to try it and see what it says for me!
Ok so I just did a little research on the test, should have done that first before I replied. Did you actually count each beat for the full minute? It's interesting this test, they are trying to gauge how quickly your heart rate drops during a one minute recovery, but even still after 1 minute is it really possible for your heart rate to drop back down to a resting heart rate? I suppose it's all in how high the rate goes up during the 3 minutes? It's an interesting test, and I understand what they are doing, but I don't think that is the only way to test your fitness. I would be curious to see something where it compares max heart rate to 3 minute step exercise. I'll have to give this a shot and see what it tells me, I have a feeling mine might be similar which would also indicate poor fitness, but there's no way I would categorize myself in that way.
Race History
5K - Apr 2009: 39:00
5K - Jun 2009: 36:55
5K - Sep 2009: 34:06
10K - Oct 2009: 1:13:45
5K - Nov 2009: 34:23
5K - Feb 2010: 32:28
Half Marathon - Apr 2010: 2:39:06
5K - May 2010: 29:49
10K - Jun 2010: 1:01:48
5K - Aug 2010: 27:57
Half Marathon - Oct 2010: 2:12:18
10K - Nov 2010: 52:44 (PR)
5K - Feb 2011: 23:45
Half Marathon - Apr 2011: 1:49:18
Marathon - May 2011: 3:56:05
Half Marathon - Oct 2011: 1:49:14 (PR)
5K - Nov 2011: 22:20 (PR)
Marathon - Dec 2011: 3:41:42 (PR)
Yes, Angelique, here is what is confusing about this stupid test:
If it really wants to compare your HR from its highest (while you are actually exercising) to the level it is exactly one minute after you stop, then counting the beats for a minute isn't really accurate. At least I don't think so! In other words, say my HR was 145 during the activity, and as soon as I stopped it started dropping so that at one minute the rate was 120 (a drop of 25 beats which is good.) But the AVERAGE over that minute would be 132. I don't see how the chart accounts for that.
BTW, I continued counting my HR for three full minutes after I stopped. At one minute it was 132, at two minutes it was 101 and at three minutes it was 84. It dropped almost 50 beats within three minutes....but I am in Very Poor condition!
Please do the test and tell me what you get! I will add that I used an online metronome set on 96 to time my steps (which is what one of the tests suggested) so it wouldn't skew the results by doing it too fast or slow.
I have never done that test and don't know anything about it, but do alot of active recovery running and it is a great way to tell your fitness. You should be able to tell how fit you are by how fast you recovery after one of those Atlanta Hills!!!! I wonder if because you did not get over 134 that cause the problem, 134 is fairly low that is below 70% for me, I would think that the test wanted you to get higher?????? We often run repeats at 85-90% and strive to get our HR down in the 70% range in a min with active running. I sure you know this the faster it comes down the fitter you are.
Which test did you use? I found about nine of them, all slightly different. Most of them then used your heart rate in a formula to estimate VO2max.
Edit: Some of the tests tell you to stand up to take your pulse, some to sit down. Most say to count the number of beats over 1 minute. I just found another that puts 132 (women) in the "Fair" category.
The test I did was this one http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/home-step.htm
I saw several others that were similar. All of them said to start counting as soon as you stopped stepping which I did, and I did sit down to take my pulse. Funny, this test says it measures "cardiovascular endurance". I may be way out on a limb here, but if I can comfortably run for an hour (and longer when I'm training) at a moderate speed without any difficulties during or after, then how does this three minute test confidently tell me that my "cardiovascular endurance" is Very Poor?
Did you do the step-test last? When you did it relative to the other tests may have had an effect on the results. Also, that one tells you to remain standing while you take your pulse. I don't know if that would make it better or worse. I'll try it if I can find a 12" step - not something I keep handy.
I did the step test first - I figured the other exercises might leave me with a residual elevated HR. I looked at another version of the same test on Spark People that said to sit down while taking the pulse (otherwise it was the exact same test) so I don't know how much diff that would make.
Hey, I'd love it if you would take the test and tell me how it worked out for you so I can put it in perspective. Thanks!
I'll try it later tonight and edit this with a result. But something I see right off the bat is they don't tell you how fast to step. I would think you could get a huge range of numbers depending on what kind of pace you maintain. The Harvard Step Test looks to me like it would be more accurate http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/step-harvard.htm
It does say to not concentrate on the socre itself, but how you improve. I think this kind of rough test is better at guaging how much your fitnes is increasing, and not so good at comparing yourself to the general population. I think the fact that you can run for an hour says a LOT more than your heart rate after 3 min of exercise.
ok, I'm 45 and got 95- BUT I think this test in particular is only good for tracking personal progress, and not overall fitness. And only if you use the same step rate each time. I'd suggest trying to slow down your step rate, and see how it affects the score. Or try either the Havard or Queen's College for what I suspect would be a more accurate score. I'll try one of them later using a metranome app on my phone.
Another thing they mention that is a good point is that your weight. These tests will negatvily bias heavier people more than, say, a treadmill or stationary bike test.
The bottom line is, you know you're fit. All this is really good for is tracking how your fitness changes.
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@ 64spokes: I did use a metronome set at 96 to pace my steps because the test on Spark People said to do that (exactly the same test). It is a steady, moderate beat, not fast.
So seeing that the test showed you as in excellent shape, then it is obviously accurate. I guess I really AM in "Very Poor" shape. I don't think improvement is really something I am shooting for at this point. I have been running for several years and have probably reached my peak fitness (unless I really pushed for the next level, which I'm not interested in doing.) If working out intensely 5-6 days/week for the last several years hasn't even made me any fitter than Very Poor, then what is the point.
I went all over my house, inside and out and could not find a 12 inch step so I could try this. Those of you that were able to do it, did you have an actual step bench or where did you find the right height to be able to do this test? I have a lot of steps in and out of my house and none of them are 12 inches, I'm surprised they would make a test like this for a height that is not common. I was hoping to find some 6 inch steps and do two at a time, but that didn't work either.
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Sorry Mary, I missed that earlier where you mentioned the metranome. My understanding is that V02max potential is mostly genetic. So if you're out of shape, you can increase it to your potential, but after that, you can train as hard as you want and it won't do much for your numbers. The "Marathon Challenge" episode of PBS's Nova talks about this, as they test the participetns prior to starting the training program. If you've never seen, it, look for it in your library. I guess what I'm saying is that you don't have the genetics to win a marathon, and even at 'good' neither do I.
I used to be a bike racer, and quickly learned that no amount of training could make up for the luck of birth.
Angelique, I used an Ikea step stool we have in the bathroom for my son to reach the sink. It's 12" and nice and stable so it worked well. But I coulnd't find anything higher to try the other tests.
My understanding is that V02max potential is mostly genetic. So if you're out of shape, you can increase it to your potential, but after that, you can train as hard as you want and it won't do much for your numbers.
Probably true and a good point.
I am coming back to this thread just to vent a little more because I am still P*#&$ed about it! Maybe, like you say, I am not genetically inclined to good V02 max. But I do know this: that among my circle of family and friends, I am known for my relatively high level of endurance (a trainer I have worked with occasionally has even made that observation). That isn't saying a lot since few of these people run so there isn't really any direct comparison. But then again, the reason most of them don't run is because it is "too hard". Yet for me its NOT too hard! No, I'm not any great runner. Compared to other runners (as opposed to those who don't run at all) I am just average for my age/gender. But even an "average" runner should be in GOOD shape compared to the general population.....right? And yet I scored the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE SCORE on the test?
I guess it set me off today, in particular, because I went for a four mile run a little while ago in the 90 degree heat. I didn't run fast (10:20 miles) but I passed some other runners, including women half my age and 40 lbs lighter. I even passed a couple of men (okay, they were older, out of shape men, but still!) I was hot and sweaty, of course, but I was running comfortably. I didn't check my HR immediately after running, but by the time I got home it was about 80. Yet always, always, there is a little voice inside my head saying "You are a phony! You are in VERY POOR condition. You suck".
Sorry, I just can't seem to get over this. I even hesitate now, when I post on newbies threads, to give any advice because I feel like ranking so low on the fitness test I am not qualified to advise anyone else.
Vent over.... for now....sigh
Look at it this way, it's kind of like taking a 10 question quiz in a magazine at the checkout counter to find out your IQ. Not only is it a very poor aproximation of your IQ, but your IQ really doesn't have anything useful to say about you other than how well you do on IQ tests. If this test were really all that good, they'd be using it rather than real VO2max tests in the lab. It's good because it's easy, and that's about it. There are so many variables it's not taking into account: height, weight, normal pulse range (both resting and max)... and you mentioned endurance. This test doesn't say ANYTHING about endurance.
Like I think I said before, it might be good as an individual's guage of improvement, but not for comparing to someone else.
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Sorry, I just can't seem to get over this. I even hesitate now, when I post on newbies threads, to give any advice because I feel like ranking so low on the fitness test I am not qualified to advise anyone else.
PLEASE! please please keep answering! There's a huge range of people that call themselves runners, and come here to give and ask for advice. The advice from an olympic coach on how to shave 1 min off a 2:10 marathon is going to be useless to someone worried about finishing their first 5K. What counts isn't some number on some test, but how useful your advice is. Heck, I've never run more than 10mi, but I've answered questions from people about marathons, because I think I have a perspective to offer.
Instead of worrying about a test, consider how you feel after a run :-) THAT'S what's important!
Hey, Mary
You know that these test results are garbage, so -- there's something wrong with the test! My internet connection is still dial-up, so I haven't been eager to track down the details, but if it's giving you this kind of results it's an invalid test.
My suspicion is that the weak point is judging fitness by heartbeat in the first place. Maximal heart beats can be predicted by age and gender, and target heart rates are often recommended, but they are also known not to apply to everyone.
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'Skyfall' Lands on Top of Box Office
"Skyfall," the newest James Bond movie, out-smarted competition at the box office this weekend, landing in first place with the biggest opening of any film in the franchise's history.
"Skyfall" earned $87.8 million in North America during its domestic opening weekend on 3,505 screens, bringing its cumulative world-wide grosses to $518.6 million. The film, from Sony Sony, MGM and EON Productions, stars Daniel Craig as James Bond, as well as Javier Bardem and Judi Dench.
The previous Bond film, 2008′s "Quantum of Solace," earned $67.5 million in its opening weekend.
"Skyfall" wasn't the only success of the weekend, as several films posted healthy numbers in their second or third weeks in theaters.
In second place was animated film "Wreck-It Ralph," from Walt Disney, which took in $33.1 million in its second weekend in theaters, bringing its cumulative domestic total to $93.7 million. And "Flight," starring Denzel Washington, earned $15.1 million in its second weekend, bringing its cumulative domestic grosses to $47.7 million. "Flight" was distributed by Viacom Paramount Pictures.
"Argo" and "Taken 2″ also continued strong runs after more than a month each in theaters. "Argo," from Time Warner Warner Bros. Pictures, earned $6.7 million, boosting its cumulative domestic grosses to $85.7 million. And "Taken 2," from News Corp.'s Twentieth Century Fox, brought in $4 million. The film's cumulative domestic grosses now stand at $131.3 million.
News Corp. also owns The Wall Street Journal.
Related: As the 23rd James Bond film "Skyfall" hits theatres, Wall Street Journal's "Off Duty" delivers your 007 fix – including an interview with Bond #3, Roger Moore. See the hottest Bond Girls as they looked then – and how they look now.


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Favorite DU Photos: March 2013
Member photos of the day from the month of March
Mallard hen (photo by Kevin Kisik)
(photo by Ross Gaulke)
Flock flying over frozen Lake Ronkonkoma in Long Island, New York. (photo by Tony Ambrosio)
This is my Black lab, Hank. He's clearly very photogenic! (photo by Lindsey Renee)
Hen mallard just about to touch down. (photo by Cecil Calloway)
Taken at the River Park North in Greenville, NC. I had to stand in the marsh to get this one, but it was worth it. It's one of my favorites! (photo by Angel Rypkema)
Snow geese lift off from a District 10 rice field. (photo by Chris Knight)
Tule at Cove Blind, Can Can Duck Club (photo by Kevin Bohannon)
Mallard family (photo by Chris Montano, Jr.)
Ducks on my wetlands this afternoon. (photo by Kristene Hayward)
0 Focus, it is spring training time. (photo by Christopher Lewis)
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Every year, as regularly as annual report cards, I ask my college students to recall their favorite elementary school teachers. Now that the school year is ending, here's a "report card" on the many wonderful teachers we have in the Tri-Valley.
Mrs. Starr, Murray Elementary. "She had us do fun activities that helped us learn. For example, we did a science project where we got to build our own tornado." -- David H.
Mrs. Judie, Golden View Elementary: "She had a welcoming smile and had the class interact with each other. She didn't grill us but rather worked on our social development skills." -- Krishan P.
Mrs. DeYoung, Fredriksen Elementary: "She did a lot of activities with our class that were interactive. She also gave me stuffed animals when I was bullied, and we wrote hardcover books in the class." -- Nicole P.
Mrs. Johnson, John Baldwin Elementary: "She was incredibly compassionate. She made me feel very safe and brought me comfort during my mother's illness." -- Gia V.
Mrs. Carr, Bollinger Canyon Elementary: "She was really soft and motherly to the class. She treated us like family. She made learning cursive fun. She brought her dog in every Friday." -- Christina G.
Miss Murphy, Greenbrook Elementary: "I remember learning to write in her class. We went on field trips around the school. I gave her a small pot at the end of the school year. She still uses that pot." -- Keegan O.
Mr. Glatze, Sycamore Valley Elementary: "He took time to make sure school was fun and that we were learning. He also contacted me on Facebook to check in and see how I was doing." -- Matt M.
Ms. Lane, St. Isidore's School: "We were always doing creative activities, and she was very nice and helpful." -- Mary Ellen B.
Mrs. Currin, Dougherty Elementary: "She treated all of her students with respect, even though we were young third-graders." -- Kyle C.
Ms. Leumen, Dougherty Elementary: "She was the most caring and helpful teacher I have ever had. She is exactly what all elementary school teachers should be like." -- Jared C.
Mrs. Locus, Lydiksen Elementary: "She really helped me work through my learning disability. At the end of the year, she gave me the class quilt to keep. I still have it to this day." -- Shannen H.
Mr. Richie, Greenbrook Elementary: "He was hilarious! He was my favorite because he made class fun and always made us laugh." -- Kim A.
Ms. Reamy, Tassajara Elementary: "Her assignments were always fun and never too challenging. If they were, she would help you every step of the way until you understood it. I enjoyed playing with our class pet, which was a tortoise." -- Connor D.
Mrs. Curtis, Tassajara Elementary: "She helped me so much because I didn't know any English and she had so much patience with me. She never frowned and always gave us cookies and treats." -- Tori M.
Ms. Humphrey, Rancho Romero Elementary: "She made me feel like a superstar every time I did something right. She loved to do games, songs, dances and arts and crafts, which I loved." -- Ashley P.
Mrs. Taugher, Nielsen Elementary: "She put up with so much from me and somehow still saw the good in me. I really will never forget her." -- Connor L.
It looks like our teachers get straight A's!
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Valdosta, GA -- Valdosta State pulled one step closer to second place in the Gulf South Conference with a strong performance against Alabama-Huntsville Thursday night. The Lady Blazer defense slowed the highest scoring team in the conference to 24 points less than its average leading to a 65-55 victory to move on to 17-5 on the season and 7-3 in conference play. Alabama-Huntsville drops to 17-4 and 8-2.
With strong rebounding, accurate shooting and suffocating team defense, the Lady Blazers defended home court yet again to move to 11-1 on the year in The Complex.
Brittany Ferguson led the team's rebounding efforts with 15, but Bena Hanyard added nine boards with her game high 19 points. Courtney Mitchell and Brittney Nelson each added eight boards a piece to give VSU a 47-38 advantage on the glass. That led to 15 second chance points for VSU.
While Hanyard paced VSU in scoring, both Mitchell and Sczeny Hartry scored 11 points each. Mitchell added three assists. Maylisa Johnson gave out four assists in the game.
Valdosta State shot efficiently from the floor, going 22 of 55 for 40 percent overall and four of 10 from long range for 40 percent on three-point shooting. The VSU defense kept Alabama-Huntsville to just 31.3 percent shooting overall and 27.8 percent from long range. Alabama-Huntsville averages a conference leading 8.4 threes made per game and VSU only allowed five of 18 to the Chargers.
The Chargers scored the first four points of the game on baskets by their two highest scorers, Jordan Smith first , then Jasmine Hammon for an early 4-0 lead. It would be Alabama-Huntsville's largest lead of the night, and it came and went just 44 seconds into the game.
Nelson answered with a three-pointer and Ferguson made a free throw to tie it. The Lady Blazers would tie it again at 9-9, then Hanyard gave VSU its first lead with a lay-up to make it 11-9, VSU. Nelson followed with a jump shot off a Kourtnee Williams assist.
After a basket from UAH's Alysse Bishop, the Lady Blazers went to work again. Hanyard scored on a layu-up followed by a lay-up from Mitchell. Natalie Kelley broke the run, but Williams answered with a three-pointer for VSU to gain it's largest lead to that point, 20-13.
Alabama-Huntsville closed the gap to just three points twice in the final 10 minutes of the first half, but with 3:01 left in the first frame, Valdosta State went on a 9-3 run to claim an 11-point lead, 35-24, at the break.
The Chargers again scored the first two baskets to start the second half, but Mitchell slowed UAH with a jump shot set up by Johnson. Hartry followed with a lay-up, then Ferguson scored for a 41-29 lead. The Lady Blazers would push the lead all the way to 16 points on three separate occasions with the latest coming at the 4:11 mark.
As they did in the first, the Chargers made another push late and closed the gap to six points with 1:48 left, but Valdosta State made enough free throws to hold off UAH and secure the win.
Valdosta State will look to seek more vengeance for the first conference road trip of the season when the Lady Blazers host North Alabama at 6 p.m. Saturday for VSU's Pink Zone night. The Complex will be full of pink so be sure to wear pink to support breast cancer awareness and your Lady Blazers.


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January 16, 2006
Mud and swamp water. That's where the remains of a hunter rested for two years, until Saturday. News 12 goes back Phinizy Swamp and shows through the eyes of the hero what it took to find chuck logan's body.
Hot on the trail., she picks up the scent. Madison is the one-year-old lab that found what many have been looking for.
Hunter Michael Walden spends a lot of time training his dog for hunting. The training paid off on Saturday morning's duck hunting trip. Madison led the hunters straight to the remains of Chuck Logan.
"It's a curious animal. She'll go ahead of us like she's checking out everything. The terrain's so rough, anything can happen," Walden said.
As they were leaving the swamp, Madison ran about 20 feet ahead of them and found something that didn't look quite right.
The knee-deep water was no match for the nose of a lab. She bounded through the swamp several feet behind those trees.
"It looked like it was a bunch of floating camo, I just couldn't believe my eyes," Walden said.
That's when the hunters called the police, all thanks to Madison's curiosity.
"It's bred in 'em. It's a natural instinct for 'em," Walden said.
Because of that instinct, the man who disappeared in these murky waters can finally be put to rest. The Richmond County deputy coroner tells News 12 they sent the remains and dental records to the GBI Monday for an autopsy. She says the those results could take a while to come back.


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News 12 First at Five / Monday, April 8, 2013
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- Thousands are expected to be in town for Masters Week, and city leaders say keeping everyone safe is priority number one. Richmond County's fire chief is preparing for the worst but hoping for the best.
Firefighters and emergency personnel are working around the clock this week just in case they're needed.
More people means more cars and more private planes and that could lead to more accidents.
"With all the extra people in town, we are definitely on our toes," said City Administrator Fred Russell.
"We develop a masters plan so we can be ready for Masters Week," said Fire Chief Chris James.
City leaders have been preparing safety plans for Masters Week 2013 for a while.
"When you have your largest population, you have to make sure staff is available to address any situations," James said.
Although there hasn't been any safety problems in years past for Masters Week, they're staying proactive.
"It takes a lot of planning and effort to put these things together," Russell said.
"We take additional units and adjust them around town. We put a small mini pumper in service," James said.
From a fire at Augusta National or a possible plane crash, safety is number one.
"We adjusted the fire companies around. We have some additional companies on Highland Avenue to be able to respond to Daniel Field," James said.
James says for a tournament this size, it's just common sense to have a master plan.


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To paraphrase Heinlein, there ain't no such thing as freeware - it's either Free (open source) software, or it no-payment-yet-until-we-decide-otherwise-ware. Wish Arne & Marcus could change the categories so that "Licence" actually reflected licencing terms and not pricing (which is a totally different concept).
xcgr is absolutely right.
WhatSize is not freeware anymore.
The price is around $13.
This works well, though I prefer the slick and intuitive graphical DiskInventoryX interface.
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This seems to be identical in function to OmniDiskSweeper and almost identical in appearance as well.
quickly see what large files are clogging up your harddrive.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Y is for You, the Writer. You, You, You!
15 comments:
- DeniseCovey_L_Aussie said...
Hey Laura. What a positively uplifting post for today. Love it. Will come back for some of those quotes. Love them.
- April 28, 2012 at 1:58 AM
- Kyra Lennon said...
I am really going to miss these quotes when the challenge is over!
- April 28, 2012 at 3:21 AM
- Isabelle said...
Bonjour Laura! J'espère que tu vas bien!
Ma citation préférée est celle de Lurlene McDaniel.
Merci de nous partager ces belles paroles! Elles sont très inspirantes.
Bonne fin de semaine :)
- April 28, 2012 at 6:59 AM
- Hilary Melton-Butcher said...
Hi Laura .. great colourful wavy line quote for me, me, me .. and the Yous out there!
I love the Ueland quote .. there's only one me and will only every be one me ..
Well done for Y .. cheers Hilary
- April 28, 2012 at 7:26 AM
- Em-Musing said...
You, you, you...are awesome for posting those quotes!
- April 28, 2012 at 7:33 AM
- DL Hammons said...
U nailed this one! :)
- April 28, 2012 at 10:11 AM
- Kathi Oram Peterson said...
Awesome quotes! And right on! You always inspire me. J
- April 28, 2012 at 10:22 AM
- Jemi Fraser said...
Those are awesome! I especially like the Julia Cameron one :)
- April 28, 2012 at 10:44 AM
- Julie Dao said...
"One of the things that makes me keep writing is the fear that one day I won't be a writer. And then what would I be? This is what I love to do, this is my dream come true." <--- THIS. <3 Have a wonderful weekend Laura!!!
- April 28, 2012 at 11:56 AM
- Tara Tyler said...
great inspiring quotes! thanks for the positivity =)
- April 28, 2012 at 1:29 PM
- Susanne Drazic said...
Hi Laura! What an inspirational post for the letter Y. I really like the quote by Brenda Ueland.
- April 28, 2012 at 2:05 PM
- Li said...
Great quotes, but the most inspiring was re-visiting the Rejections Of Famous Writers. I should print it and post it on my fridge! (Is that schadenfreud?)
- April 28, 2012 at 4:44 PM
- Melissa Bradley said...
What an inspiring post! Thanks for your wonderful comment on my blog. I'm glad I stopped by today as these were words that I so exactly needed to hear.
- April 29, 2012 at 2:09 AM
- thelmaz said...
Stop by www.widowsphere.blogspot.com to see the list of my 26 favorite blogs from the challenge. Yours is on it.
- April 29, 2012 at 6:59 PM
- Laura Marcella said...
Hello, everyone!! Welcome to Wavy Lines to the new Zigzaggers and thank you all so much for visiting and commenting!! I'm glad you enjoyed the quotes. Now that the A to Z Blogging Challenge is over, I'll be back to my regular feature of posting writing quotes on Mondays!!
Happy Writing!
- May 1, 2012 at 4:11 PM


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Home made hair conditioner from old Poppers Bottle Australia
Here are five easy recipes for home made hair conditioners and detanglers. These are all-natural, cheap to make – and they work!
No need for special ingredients, either.
I'm betting you've got most, if not all, of the ingredients for these treatments in your kitchen right now.
Apple cider vinegar detangler.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a great non-chemical alternative to those chemical detanglers.
Please make sure any Amyl Nitrate is cleaned out of the poppers container first to ensure maximum satisfaction!
Simply put two tablespoons per cup of cool water into a spritzer bottle and shake before use.
If you want, you can add a couple of drops of essential oil to make it smell better, but I'd avoid lavender, which is a skin sensitizer and commonly causes allergic reactions. Definitely stay clear of any additional Amyl Nitrate.
Oil and honey conditioning treatment.
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons of honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice.
Mix together the ingredients, massage into hair and scalp, and leave for 20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly and shampooing.
This treatment will make your hair wonderfully soft and supple – and it smells gorgeous!
Love-my-hair-shiny super hair shine treatment.
2 teaspoons of fresh rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary), steeped in boiling water to make a tea, then completely cooled.
1 tablespoon honey or molasses
1 egg white, lightly beaten.
Mix together the ingredients – and make sure the rosemary mix has completely cooled first, or you'll have a mess on your hands!
Massage into hair and scalp and leave for 10 minutes before rinsing out and shampooing.
This is a great treatment for adding extra shine and sleekness to your hair. It's especially good for brunettes!
Mayonnaise conditioner or an old poppers container
Home made mayonnaise – or shop bought, natural mayonnaise (you want the high fat, real egg stuff).
Massage the mayonnaise thoroughly into your hair, then wrap your head in a warm towel for half an hour. Rinse thoroughly afterwards.
Apple cider vinegar conditioner.
I've mentioned this one before, and use it all the time.
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
Simply add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a cup of water, and massage into your hair. This is best done in the shower!
Apple cider vinegar is the best conditioner I'ver ever used on my hair – it really does leave my dry(ish) hair tangle-free!
The aroma is great and you can imagine how good it is. A real room odouriser from an old poppers in Australia bottle.
–You've taken the time to drop by: I'd love to hear your thoughts as well! Comments are really appreciated! Thanks!


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I just switched from windows, where PSM was working flawlessly, to ubuntu. Although it took me a little longer than I thought, I got everything that counts working great with PSM.
Theres only two minor things:
1) The tray icon for me is not transparent, doesnt look very nice and
2) The PSM.conf and debug.txts are saving in my home directory for some reason (PSM is in its own folder), anyway to change this?
Just wondering if there were any quick fixes for these, overall everything is awesome


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There's one pertinent question when it comes to Carly Rae Jepsen:
Does she have what it takes to survive after "Call Me Maybe" has faded from memory?
Based on what I saw from the singer on Tuesday night at the lovely Mountain Winery in Saratoga, the answer is a resounding, well, maybe.
She shows the kind of vocal range and power that makes one think she could have a future. Yet, her songbook tells a different story.
She's directly targeting the profitable "tween" market with her starry-eyed tales of memorable kisses, heart-pounding crushes and hot guys. It's working OK for her in 2013. Yet, it might not play as well in a few years when she's pushing (gulp!) 30 -- and the majority of her fan base has driver's licenses.
In other words, she'll soon have to deal with the same dilemma that every pop artist who builds their fortunes on young fans' allowance money eventually faces. The 27-year-old Canadian will have to figure out how to hang on to fans who'll eventually outgrow such titles as "Tiny Little Bows," "Sour Candy," "Sweetie" and "I Know You Have a Girlfriend."
Of course, she could just crank out another dozen or so songs like "Call Me Maybe" -- one of the best pure pop gems of the last 10 years -- and then she'll have it made.
Yet, the chances of her crafting even one more tune like "Call Me Maybe" seem slim. And her popularity already seems to be slipping.
She was only able to attract roughly 1,000 fans to the 2,500-capacity Mountain Winery. Part of that has to do the setting, a lovely, historic venue that is better suited for hosting the likes of Chris Isaak and Lyle Lovett than a show that is one step up from the Wiggles. Enjoying a few glasses is of vino is often part of the Mountain Winery experience.
Yet, I bet the venue didn't sell much wine on this night. Although a few of the parents (i.e., chauffeurs) at the Mountain Winery looked like they could've used a drink.
While the crowd wasn't large, it most certainly was vocal. The young, mostly female fans, who seemed to range in age from six to 16, squealed with glee at the sight of their heroine taking the stage to sing "This Kiss." They'd keep the decibels up throughout the show, which featured 14 songs and ran roughly one hour.
Backed by a four-piece band, Jepsen sounded strong as she ran through one lightweight ode to young love after another. She showed a good deal of stylistic range, moving from the energetic dance-pop of "Tonight I'm Getting Over You" to the folksy acoustic renderings of "Almost Said It" to the mild rock of "Guitar String/Wedding Ring." Yet, it still all sounded like we were listening to a Radio Disney playlist.
Jepsen is certainly an engaging front person, who's only grown more comfortable onstage since the last time I saw her perform, back in December at the Event Center at San Jose State University. She interacts quite well with the crowd, even though some of her stage banter about relationships probably goes right over the heads of her young fans.
She's also absolutely dynamite on the microphone. Those who only know Jepsen from "Call Me Maybe" -- which, let's face it, is the majority of the general public -- certainly haven't heard all she has to offer. In the live arena, however, she's able to more fully showcase her versatility and power. The vocalists who she most reminds me of are Jewel and Kelly Clarkson.
Of course, Jepsen closed her show with "Call Me Maybe," a fitting farewell that sounded no less sweet for having heard it roughly a bazillion times before.
In all, it was an enjoyable enough hour of music, yet one that shed little light on whether fans will still be calling for Carly in years to come.
Follow Jim Harrington at http://twitter.com/jimthecritic, www.facebook.com/jim.bayareanews and http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/category/concerts.


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Many business owners and managers use Microsoft's spreadsheet program, Excel, on a daily basis. It has become the go-to program for basic book keeping, forecasting, scheduling, chart making, and much more. It's safe to say we are comfortable with it, and some may even call themselves experts. For those who are less comfortable, there are a number of errors that can cause confusion. Read on to learn about the most common ones.
While most of us are comfortable with Excel, there are many times when we have had an error pop up that is more or less confusing. Let's face it, when we see "!#%&" characters many of us are at a loss. Here are some of the most common errors you come across in Excel, what they mean, and how to fix them.
####### This is one of the most common errors, with the # sign filling the cell. This error means that you have entered data in the cell that is longer than the cell's size. For example, 1234567890 will show up as ##### if that column is not wide enough to fit all those numbers. This error will also show up when you have formatted a negative number as a date.
To fix this error, simply re-size the column (A, B, C, etc.) by clicking the edge of the column and dragging to the right to make larger. Or check to see if you have a negative number that is formatted as a date, and if so format the cell as a negative number instead..
?Name# This error means you have have an error in the formula or range. For example, =counif(!6:B99, "Y") In this case, "counif" should be "countif". Also, the "!6" should be a column letter and 6 (i.e., B6).
To fix this error, click on the cell with the error, and look at the formula in the formula bar, usually located above the spreadsheet, and correct the formula like this: =COUNTIF(A6:B99, "Y")
#REF! If you have a formula that refers to other cells in the spreadsheet, and then you change one of those cells to data that does not compute in your formula, you will get the #REF! error. For example, if your formula for C6 is: =SUM(A1:A5, B1:B5, C1:C5) and you delete B1, you will get #REF! in C6.
The easiest fix to this is to hit: CTRL+Z, or Undo under Edit. If you made the error a long time ago and Undo does not work, then make sure all cells referenced in the formal contain valid information.
Circular Reference You get this error when you have entered a formula that includes the cell where you have entered the formula. For example, the formula =SUM(A2:A5) is entered into A5. Excel is essentially telling you that it is chasing its own tail, and can't catch it.
The easiest way to fix this error is to simply click on the original cell, and remove the reference to the cell that the formula is entered in.
The Little Green Triangle in the Cell If you see a little green triangle in the top left corner of a cell, Excel is telling you there is an error with the formula. This is useful if you aren't sure about what the error means. If you click on the arrow, you will get an ! with Trace Error. Click this, and Excel will give you a drop-down menu with options.
What if I Can't Find the Error?
If you are having trouble locating the error, or do not want to spend time searching for the error in a long formula, click the Formula tab and the arrow beside Error Checking. You can click either Trace Error or Circular Reference and Excel will point out the error, or provide the cell name with the error. From there, select the cell and look at the formula or data entered to determine the problem.