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Frank Devine of the La Crosse Technical Rescue Team says the woman received injuries that "were quite severe" but would not go into detail.
The hiker was able to call 911 from her cell phone. Tri-State Ambulance said they got a call around 7:30 a.m. that a woman had fallen from the bluff and said she thought her leg was broken.
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Ronald Pitkin served as assistant fire chief under Hayward as far back as the early 1970s, and he remembers Hayward as a "wonderful, cheerful, unassuming guy" who was very public-minded. For most of his adult life Hayward ran the local sawmill, the Hayward and Gilman Lumber Co., and Pitkin said whenever there was a fire in town, Hayward would shut the mill down and he and his employees would all head out together to put the fire out.
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Tom Maclay also knew Hayward for many years, in part through their shared work in the Fire Department. He agreed with Warshow, characterizing Hayward as "a really fine man" who donated much of his time and expertise to the community over the years, including his carpentry skills in helping rebuild the old firehouse as well as building parts of the new firehouse.
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"Probably two-thirds of the people in town don't even know who he was," Maclay said with a chuckle — or how much Hayward gave of himself to the town.
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#172754 - 01/21/08 09:19 PM Re: Tips for Newcomers [Re: Bigwig Rabbit]
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I can't find it, but perhaps someone else can. think of some other names for nicknames and that'd put us on the right track._________________________
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#172760 - 01/21/08 10:46 PM Re: Tips for Newcomers [Re: Buffalo Shrdlu]
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I think I'm more interested in the link to "conventions" (which I take to be guidelines for proper etiquette). The following is the listed URL (which leads to 404ville):
If I'm mistaken about the contents there, let's not bother with finding it, if it still exists. Thanks for the help._________________________
#172787 - 01/22/08 01:26 PM Re: Tips for Newcomers [Re: Bigwig Rabbit]
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Yow--thank you very much, Bigwig Rabbit--I hadn't realized the link was no good; the conventions one, I mean. I think I finally found out why, but there's not a thing I can do about it. I found this page (look for 9/7/05 and 9/9/05), and remembered I had made Sparteye's post sticky. The link both on her post there, and on Musick's in the thread just above it also give the "Not Found" result. Then I tried looking up all of Sparteye's posts, and...the earliest shown is 5/23/05. For whatever reason, her posts before then are not accessible. To me, anyway.
I have tried finding post # 17,030; it's just too frustrating. I think I'll bring this to Anu's attention.
#177444 - 06/16/08 08:14 AM Re: Tips for Newcomers [Re: Jackie]
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I believe the quote from "The Mad Gardener" was actually written by Lewis Carroll. Garrison Keillor has sung it on his program.
#177445 - 06/16/08 08:48 AM Re: Tips for Newcomers [Re: njnative]
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Lewis Carroll is a pen name used by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson.
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#177460 - 06/16/08 11:43 AM Re: Tips for Newcomers [Re: morphememedley]
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Oops. thanks for the correction.
#177784 - 06/25/08 04:58 PM Re: Tips for Newcomers [Re: Bigwig Rabbit]
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As a newcomer, who has not participated in l77,000 of your conversations, some of this really is frustrating. You may know what you are talking about, but a newcomer does not. Do you think "hints' for newcomers' could be clarified??_________________________
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#177785 - 06/25/08 05:13 PM Re: Tips for Newcomers [Re: LukeJavan8]
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it's like I mentioned earlier in this thread, the stuff on the page labeled "JO'S HELPFUL HINTS" is somewhat useless, in that much of it refers to a previous incarnation of this site which was called AWADtalk.
in order to be truly HELPFUL, someone should generate an equivalent page, or FAQ, which is applicable to Wordsmith Talk -- I just don't have the time right now (I suspect this is also true for other stalwarts such as Jackie and Faldage) and the eponymous JO long ago decamped from these parts.
and, just as a reminder, Wordsmith his own self leaves us to our own devices; so here we are...
meanwhile, your best bet as a newcomer is to ask direct questions here, specific to an area that is causing you trouble or concern.
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#177795 - 06/25/08 10:46 PM Re: Tips for Newcomers [Re: LukeJavan8]
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Originally Posted By: LukeJavan8As a newcomer, who has not participated in l77,000 of your conversations, some of this really is frustrating. You may know what you are talking about, but a newcomer does not. Do you think "hints' for newcomers' could be clarified??
I am relatively new, but I can give you some suggestions for ways to manage the conversations on these boards.
1. Use the "Forum List" link when you want to post a question or comment starting a new thread. The "General Topics" will guide your choice of thread. If you are stuck, pick "Miscellany". Make the title of your post specific to catch the eye of potential responders. Use this link, also, to find topics of interest to you.
2. Bookmark the "Active Topics: Past 24 Hours" link. If you check this regularly, you can keep an eye on the newest postings.
3. You might lose track of where you have posted (I have!), but you can always find your posts by following the "My Stuff: My Posts" link (it's at the bottom). You can also check anyone else's posts by clicking on the poster's name and scrolling to "View Posts" at the bottom.
4. If you find something too obscure to be familiar to you, you have many choices. Ignore it. Google it. Wiki it. Ask in a post. If you are worried about appearing "dumb", you have the option of sending a PM (Private Message) to anyone asking whatever you like.
5. Be a duck with the frustration. It will ease up as you learn when to do which from #4.
I hope this helps! :0)
#177798 - 06/26/08 06:17 AM Re: Tips for Newcomers [Re: twosleepy]
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4. If you find something too obscure to be familiar to you, you have many choices. Ignore it. Google it. Wiki it. Ask in a post. If you are worried about appearing "dumb", you have the option of sending a PM (Private Message) to anyone asking whatever you like.
Remember. There are a lot of people here from all over the world and they know a lot of different obscure things. Some of them (who, me?) just sort of assume that everyone knows all the same stupid stuff as they do, so don't be afraid to ask.
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Although the knowledge students glean from this club may not appear on any state test (though this new curriculum is careful to meet or exceed the demands of the latest standards), members of the Environmental Activities Club under Lohner's tutelage become well-prepared to participate in the annual Pike/Wayne Envirothon competition, through hikes, camping and fishing trips, bird- and reptile-watching excursions.
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The Lakeland Tech Prep Consortium includes 35 school districts, 4 Vocational Education Planning Districts, one community college, and one state university. Programs are designed to provide high school students with options that prepare them for high tech careers in computer-integrated manufacturing, electronics, health care, computer information systems, and interactive media production. In the 11th grade, students select one of the 5 occupational areas along with high level courses in math, science, and communications. Students then continue their education at Lakeland Community College and pursue an associate degree in technology. Lakeland Community College recently signed articulation agreements with Cleveland State University and the University of Toledo to provide another seamless path for tech prep students pursuing a bachelor's degree in technology.
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The Lakeland Tech Prep Consortium has a wide range of partnerships with secondary and postsecondary educators, local businesses, civic organizations, and regional economic development councils. Local employers have a significant influence in the development of each tech prep program. Through Ohio's Tech Prep Competency Profile (TCP) process, practitioners and educators meet face-to-face to share their expertise and to identify the technical and academic skills as well as the attributes that are necessary to succeed in a specific occupational cluster.
The consortium offers a successful summer internship program; 21 companies (ranging from a billion dollar company to a one person, sole proprietorship) hired and paid the students. A number of companies are paying tuition or providing a scholarship to Lakeland Community College for the interns. Other companies contributed to the Lakeland Tech Prep Scholarship Fund. The consortium supports the supervisors of tech prep students with mentorship training.
Lakeland, Lorain, and Cuyahoga Community Colleges share a National Science Foundation grant with Cleveland State University. The project integrates the efforts of the participating educational and industrial partners and establishes a seamless approach to manufacturing education that addresses the needs of regional employers. Lakeland's Manufacturing Learning Center will provide tech prep students with real-world experience producing metal and plastic parts for local businesses.
The Lakeland Tech Prep Consortium plays a leadership role in the statewide School-to-Work initiative; Lakeland's president serves on the Governor's School-to-Work Advisory council.
Through Ohio's Tech Prep Competency Profile process, business and industry representatives determine the academic and occupational competencies needed for a student to be successful in their field. Educators then review the detailed list and determine whether each competency should be taught at the secondary or postsecondary level. In a final joint meeting, business representatives and educators clarify any issues, and discuss how they can help each other. As a result of the TCP, curriculum modifications have occurred at both the secondary and postsecondary levels.
Another important aspect of the curriculum is a commitment to provide students with a wide range of instructional strategies that include hands-on experiences that relate academic concepts to real-world applications. Two components are applied academics and employability skills. The consortium has implemented the Center for Occupational Research and Development's Principles of Technology and AIT's Workplace Readiness. In addition, the Auburn Career Center (one of the consortium's high school partners) has allocated $100,000 for each of the feeder high schools to install new technology labs that will introduce 8th-10th graders to the tech prep programs at the Career Center and Lakeland Community College.
The consortium coordinator and staff help high school counselors market tech prep. Efforts include a quarterly newsletter, local newspaper articles, brochures, presentations, and a statewide teleconference. All tech prep students receive a monthly newsletter. The consortium's marketing consultant coordinates a regional and statewide Tech Prep Showcase. The Showcase, similar in format to a science fair, will feature tech prep students' outstanding work.
The program is directed by a Tech Prep Coordinator, assisted by a Tech Prep Specialist, a Career Services Liaison, and a Secretary. The staffing pattern represents the equivalent of three full-time positions devoted entirely to tech prep activities.
Since 1990, the member school districts and the college have contributed more than $200,000 in matching funds and in-kind services to support the tech prep consortium. Each school day, 90 high school students use Lakeland Community College's engineering facilities for instruction in the manufacturing, electronics, and computer information systems tech prep programs. In 1995, the Auburn Career Center opened a new wing with classrooms specifically designed for tech prep.
The consortium supports a variety of strategies for delivering staff development. One example is a series of luncheon seminars organized by the Excellence in Teaching Committee focusing on instructional issues. Another example is membership in the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center which offers professional development activities.
Each 8th grader in the consortium completes an Individual Career Plan (ICP) that includes short term and long term educational and career goals. It is updated each year. The consortium provides a program for 8th graders and school counselors focusing on non-traditional careers.
The consortium helps students make the transition from high school to Lakeland Community College by providing many activities including pre-registration, early assessment to provide any necessary remediation so students are prepared for college level courses, and support from Lakeland's Counseling Department. Once enrolled in college, tech prep students access support services such as individual tutoring, small group instruction, developmental course work, and computer-assisted instruction.
The consortium uses a computerized student tracking system to track every tech prep student from the time they enter the program in the 11th grade to the time they graduate from Lakeland. The program is also evaluated annually by MGT of America, which is conducting a statewide evaluation.
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Jack Steinicke
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Lakeland Community College
7700 Clocktower Drive
Kirtland, OH 44094-5198
440-975-4329 fax
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Hello everyone, I would like some advice on weaning my 10.5 mo. He has taken a bottle from day 1 and have had success with both bf & giving him bottle. Since I've been back to work, I only nurse him @ nite when I'm putting him to sleep. I would like to start weaning him completely and have read to start cutting out one feeding per day, the nite time session being the last one to take away. Well, when the nite time nursing session IS the only one I do, how do I wean him from that? I'm sort of in a pickle because not only will he have to learn to sleep without the breast, but he will no longer be breastfeeding. Should I just go cold turkey? Or, are there ways to make this as gentle for him as possible?
I've read the Dr. Jay Gordon's approach, but that isn't really working. I've found myself & my son falling back asleep while nursing and I know that's not part of his plan.
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Zig Ziglar provides vital strategies for specific closes, hundreds of sales questions, and dozens of persuasion techniques to help everyone sell their ideas, or themselves. No matter what your age, gender, occupation, or lifestyle, these proven techniques from America's selling sensation can work for you.
©2008 Zig Ziglar; (P)2008 Made For Success
"Just that... Closing the Sale"
I sold timeshares. Ok.? Now I close deals. Thank you Zig Ziglar. This books not only gives you specifically titled "closes" to use at certain times but also goes into the psychology of the sale and where the prospect should be mentally when the close is performed. My closing percentage has almost doubled over the six weeks I've been studying these techniques.
If you're looking for a step by step through the sale process, this is it.
"Dated materal"
This has been republished with a recent pub date, however, the recordings were done back in the early 1990's. While I have no doubt that there is good information in here especially for someone new to the sales field, we are in a very diffrent sales market now than then.
Zig Ziglar is great at this type sales book, but this is recycled Ziglar and not new.
"Great Book On Sales"
He was funny at times.
The funny moments
Not extreme but I did have a good reaction to it.
Not only is Zig Ziglar a great mentor for selling, unlike other salesman, he stands on high moral ground.
A reader forced to drive alot. If I am listening to a book I don't speed. Well not too much anyway.
"Every person who sells needs this book"
One of the most entertaining and useful business books I have read.
Zig's personality is very engaging.
The tone and storytelling make the book very fresh. The accent was surprising and entertaining.
"Great as a gift for your grandfather..."
It is a cobbled together list of out dated tips and tricks that would be great if this was the '70's but not much good for today's market.
"Zig phoned this one in"
This was just a rehash of previous material, spliced together. I was really disappointed and I am huge Zig Zigler fan. First two hours were painful and boring none of Zig's normal charm. Two hours in it switched to stuff he had recorded in the 80's, that I had heard before.
"excellent - valid today as it was when written"
You would be hard pressed to find a more complete sales training book. Zig's credentials were without pier and to find a book of this quality would be near impossible. Enjoy as I have over and over again and maybe we will meet "at the top", or as re more recently used to say "over the top".
"Great book, terrible audio version"
This audio "book" is actually a recording from a seminar taught by Zig Ziglar himself. The problem is that Zig's elocution is that of a southern preacher which is something I absolutely cannot listen to for more than 10 minutes. It's actually distracting.
"He's a character but he's great!"
This is a recording of a seminar Ziglar delivered. The man is a character -- his personality comes bursting through no matter the format. He is chatty, and lively -- and really full of good advice. A treasure for somebody new to the sales business. I listened to it over and over, and it was painless. As I was listening, I felt it was just kind of talk-talk-talk -- but then I realized that I had learned a great deal when I had the next sales conference with my colleagues. I surprised myself by being more confident than they, and knowing how to handle an obstacle when they did not. And this was my only sales training!! Thank you Zig Ziglar.
"Absolutely Fantastic!!!"
Zig Ziglar's approach to sales does not get old, because no matter what time in history we live, we'll always be creatures of emotions. From the days of Pharaoh's to today. We think and work the same. I would highly recommend this book. It's very educational and the use of humor is perfect.
Don't waste your time thinking. Just buy this book.
"Great book on sales"
This book by Zig Ziglar is the combination of "Ziglar on Selling" and "The secrets of closing the sale" In which he discusses the details of his sales life and how he can in his words see you at the top. Ziglar is a selling master but methods to get past every questions, objection and rejection. Being over 80 many people believe that his material is dated and of little use in the real world, however, he admits himself that it is up to each and every sales person to read listen and adapt the techniques in his book to each persons own sales system. No book on sales can give you the answers to every question but Ziglar certainly does deal with an incredible amount of them in this book, I would certainly be difficult not to learn new techniques from listening to this book.
Ziglar is an inspirational man, still giving talks in his 80's. In the book he talks about procrastination as having a "little pity party for yourself", discusses the fear of sales, the difficulty in asking for the sales, selling yourself, time management and much much more.
In conclusion this book is an excellent resource for anyone in the sales industry... which is everyone as Ziglar discusses, whether it's a person selling his ideas to a boss, a wife, or children etc. His ideas are easy to understand and backed up with excellent stories which are well told. Many of these stories are about his days selling pots and pans door to door which is why some people believe his material is dated but to be fair if you adapt the material your sales are sure to increase!
"An audiobook with added zing"
If you can cope with strong American accent, and personality (I can) you will love this.
Motivational and educational.
Common sense made easy
Zig Ziglar at his very best.....The idea's and advice given in this recording are still as valid and real as they were on the first day of writing. Zig can sometimes take a little understanding the first time of listening, however, a few listenings and any serious listener/sales person will have an enhanced positve mental attitude. A must for existing sales people, those that are just getting started and anyone who wishes to enjoy a positive and healthy lifestyle. Zig Ziglar is regarded and praised as one of the greats on the motivational speaking circits
"one of the most valuable books in my library"
I am a small business owner and this book is one of my favourites to return again and again.. Must read/hear if you are a business owner or your business is to sell.
"in sales ? must read"
packed with humour and practical tips to help you make better and more consistent sales
"Painful to listen to"
I really struggle to listen to Zig Ziglar, his presentation is so old fashioned, delivered like a machine gun.
Sorry, but this type of production needs to stay in the 1970s.
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Few chestnuts were roasting on open fires in 1946 when the song with that famous lyric became a hit for Nat "King" Cole and his trio.
Most chestnut trees were dead.
So says Sleigh Rides, Jingle Bells & Silent Nights: A Cultural History of American Christmas Songs (University Press of Florida, 250 pages, $21.95).
I swore I wouldn't write a single thing about Christmas until Dec. 1, but there is already rampant fa-la-la-la-la-ing from radio stations and department stores. Perhaps a little historical context will deepen your enjoyment when you hear Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas for the 131st time.
The book, by Ronald D. Lankford Jr., is too academic to be wildly entertaining.
And he contends, without elaboration, that no one knows who wrote Up on the Housetop. Countless sources credit it to Benjamin Hanby, whose house in Westerville is a museum and a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
But Lankford did inform me about a few things I can ponder while Winter Wonderland is playing from the speakers at Walmart:
• It was probably a coincidence, but The Christmas Song with its famous chestnuts was written by Mel Torme and Bob Wells about the time that a blight had killed most of the trees that produced them.
The book quotes from a magazine article that noted, "By 1946, at the peak of the song's popularity, it would have been hard to find any chestnuts to roast."
• The somewhat-melancholic Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was almost absurdly depressing in the original version. Consider the original opening: Have yourself a merry little Christmas / It may be your last. Sheesh.
A 2007 Entertainment Weekly article said Judy Garland, when told she had to sing the song to 7-year-old Margaret O'Brien in Meet Me in St. Louis, objected that she couldn't subject the poor kid to that much sadness.
The writer, Hugh Martin, made it lighter, although he kept the line "Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow." Even that was too dark for Frank Sinatra, who substituted "Hang a shining star upon the highest bough" in a 1957 recording.
• Baby, It's Cold Outside never mentions Christmas and, in fact, was first performed in Neptune's Daughter, an Esther Williams comedy released in the summer of 1949.
• Straying from Bing Crosby's staid version of White Christmas was once a risky act. Composer Irving Berlin was so dismayed by Elvis Presley's rock recording in 1957 that he urged radio stations not to play it. At least one disc jockey was fired for doing so anyway.
I think it's safe to say you'll be hearing more than enough of both versions in the next few weeks — and no one will get fired for it.
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Success! I've only been back at work 2 days, but I left dd with my mil 3 times last week to start preparing her. Each day there were tears and tears and fighting with the bottle of ebm. So today I got home expecting to be met with a crying baby, but no, she actually took all the milk I left (about 8 oz). Yay! Hopefully she'll continue to do well. Now I just have to make sure I can pump enough for her to eat as my mil thought she was still hungry. I do have a little freezer stash, but mil was scared to touch it. '
It's still sad to leave her each day, but if she's eating and playing, I feel so much better!


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The storied Varsity Theater in Minneapolis has been crowned the winner of this year's America's Best Restroom Contest sponsored by Cintas. Check out the other nominees:
10. Alex Madonna Gold Rush Steakhouse (San Luis Obispo, Calif.) -- The ladies' room at the Alex Madonna Gold Rush Steak House has native stone walls, marble countertops, carved wood stall doors with pink leather and a ceiling chandelier.
9. John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, Wis.) -- The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, which is known for exhibitions featuring art made from pottery, iron, enamel and brass, includes its bathrooms in its artistic vision. Admission is free to the museum in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, so check out its six artist-inspired restrooms. John Michael Kohler was a mayor of Sheboygan and founded the Kohler plumbing supplies company.
8. Public Glass Bathrooms (Sulphur Springs, Texas) -- Sulphur Springs has two public bathrooms that also function as art. We are told that users of the facility can see out but no one can see in. Really.
7. Waldorf Astoria (New York) -- The ladies' lounge features an Art Deco staircase, marble vanity and a bathroom attendant. Each private stall includes a toilet, vanity, porcelain sink and Salvatore Ferragamo products.
6. Westfield Garden State Plaza (Paramus, N.J.) -- This upscale shopping mall features two family lounges with private nursing areas, multiple diaper changing stations and bottle warmers. There are even stalls with standard and pint-size toilets together, so smaller children don't have to go alone.
5. Viracocha (San Francisco) -- This Mission District shop sells vintage clothing and antique furniture, but its lovely bathroom also attracts people. Just don't stay too long. Other people are waiting to use it.
4. Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade (Portland, Ore.) -- Never mind the touchless faucets. Check out the retro-style arcade game graphics designed into the tile work of the floors and walls at this classic arcade's bathroom. The arcade features 60 classic video games and 27 pinball machines.
3. Tampa International Airport (Tampa, Fla.) -- Some 17 million passengers pass through Tampa's airport each year, and the 20 restrooms in the main terminal needed to be renovated to stand up to constant usage. Environmental concerns were addressed with high-end hand dryers, low-water usage equipment and LED lighting. And there's even art.
2. Sloan's Ice Cream (West Palm Beach, Fla.) -- After trying a tasty ice cream treat at Sloan's, head to its see-through bathrooms for a respite. When you lock the door, the glass clouds up and no one can see you. We promise.
1. Varsity Theater (Minneapolis) -- Formerly a vaudeville house, it now hosts music acts and rents out space for weddings and other private parties. The women's side of the bathroom has four times as many stalls as the men's side. The handwashing and lounge areas are co-ed.
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Every year, I tell myself I should make my own outdoor pillows. I'm no great seamstress, but I do own a basic sewing machine and if the @##$*)^$ machine cooperates, I can stitch a mean straight line. But I usually get lazy and just wait until fall when the already-made, overpriced outdoor pillows go on sale. This time, however, I found this outdoor fabric for $9.99 a yard. If I didn't mess up–and just used the batting from my old pillows–I could get two 16″ square pillows to match my garden out of it!
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If you have the urge to make your own outdoor pillows for your garden, here's how I made mine: First, find some stuffing (I bet you also have some old pillows hanging around) or buy inserts at a fabric store. Measure the sides from end to end, add about 3/4 inch to each side, then mark and cut your fabric. This is the tricky part: Pin "right sides" together (it still amazes me that I can easily blow that step)," and stitch up three sides. Turn it right-side out, stick in your stuffing, and hand stitch (use a slip stitch) the fourth end. Done! (Of course, you can add a fancy zipper or a pocket closure. But then you won't be done as quickly as I was–about 20 minutes flat!)
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Mark and Gaz says:
It's not overkill at all, love it, both patterns! Very stylish!
Outdoor pillows are overpriced here too, rip-off actually like alot of items that has the word 'garden' attached to it.
I'd even go on to say carry on making more, I think a seating with lots of cushions is even more inviting 🙂
Carey Brown Strombotne says:
ok, i'm so jealous of your sewing skills! i, too, have messed up the simplest sewing projects. but seeing you master these pillows sheds a little bit of hope for future projects! now, where did you say you got that cool, cheap fabric?
Cat says:
They look awesome! The orange flower really brings it all together and the colors of the "wild" fabric look nice with the succulent planting. Your space looks welcoming. The idea of a variety of pillows like the Sunset picture is enticing…you've got the space, I'd go for it!
danger garden says:
Never having had the kind of outdoor furniture that requires a pillow I've never really thought about, or shopped for them. But if I ever did I would definitely consider yours top notch!
Denise says:
You are so ready for summer! They turned out fabulous. Funny, because I've been thinking of dragging my old sewing machine out of mothballs.
Morgan G says:
I just tore through the latest issue of Sunset, too! I have a serious love/hate relationship with that magazine. No matter what project I'm working on, I always want a redo after I read the latest Sunset.
Curtis says:
I really like this blog!We might try to work a reference to this one into a blog post about where to buy Pillow Cases next week.
Mamaholt says:
I cannot get over HOW fabulous all this looks!!! The pillows are amazing, but your whole space is just drool worthy!!
Can I come over?
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You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 100 merit badges. Any Boy Scout may earn any merit badge at any time. You don't need to have had rank advancement to be eligible.
Pick a Subject. Talk to your Scoutmaster about your interests. Read the requirements of the merit badges you think might interest you. Pick one to earn. Your Scoutmaster will give you the name of a person from a list of counselors. These counselors have special knowledge in their merit badge subjects and are interested in helping you.
Scout Buddy System. You must have another person with you at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. This person can be another Scout, your parents or guardian, a brother or sister or other relative, or a friend.
Call the Counselor. Get a signed merit badge application from your Scoutmaster. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and tell him or her that you want to earn the merit badge. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected of you and to start helping you meet the requirements. You should also discuss work that you have already started or possibly completed.
Unless otherwise specified, work for a requirement can be started at any time. Ask your counselor to help you learn the things you need to know or do. You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject. Many troops and school or public libraries have them. (See the list here.)
Show Your Stuff. When you are ready, call the counselor again to make an appointment to meet the requirements. When you go take along the things you have made to meet the requirements. If they are too big to move, take pictures or have an adult tell in writing what you have done. The counselor will ask you to do each requirement to make sure that you know your stuff and have done or can do the things required.
Get the Badge. When the counselor is satisfied that you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. Give the signed application to your Scoutmaster so that your merit badge emblem can be secured for you.
Requirements. You are expected to meet the requirements as they are stated—no more and no less. You are expected to do exactly what is stated in the requirements. If it says "show or demonstrate," that is what you must do. Just telling about it isn't enough. The same thing holds true for such words as "make," "list," "in the field," and "collect," "identify," and "label."
The requirements listed in this publication are the official requirements of the Boy Scouts of America. However, the requirements on the following pages might not match those in the Boy Scout Handbook and the merit badge pamphlets, because this publication is updated only on an annual basis.
If a Scout has already started working on a merit badge when a new edition of the pamphlet is introduced, he should continue to use the same merit badge pamphlet and fulfill the requirements therein to earn the badge. He need not start all over again with the new pamphlet and possibly revised requirements.
Here are four merit badge pamphlets that a Scout many years ago would have used to earn merit badges. Two versions of pamphlets have been used here to show that the earlier version had little color and used illustrations while later, color and photographs were added. It is also interesting to note while reading these older merit badge pamphlets how language has changed and how some elements of Scouting have adapted to keep Scouting relevant with the times.
These also list the original requirements as written in 1910–1911. Think about how times have changed as you complete the requirements a Scout your age would have done a hundred years ago.
As the Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years of Scouting in the United States, today's youths will have the opportunity to experience a piece of the past.
The four vintage merit badges that will count toward rank advancement are being released for the centennial year only, giving Boy Scouts a hands-on opportunity to experience the exciting past of the BSA.
Earning these historical merit badges should be more than just earning another merit badge. By reading these merit badge pamphlets and completing the requirements as close to how a Scout of 1910 would have done them will be your true growth experience.
Below is a list, in alphabetical order, of all of the current merit badge subjects. Click each subject to see the requirements for that merit badge.


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MONTPELIER The Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital in White River Junction sees about 98 percent of patients within 30 days of their making appointments, better than the national average of 96 percent, according to statistics released Monday.
That still left 532 patients from Vermont and parts of New Hampshire waiting more than a month for an appointment.
The medical center director of the hospital, Deborah Amdur, said Monday she was pleased that 98 percent of patients at her facility are given appointments in a timely manner. But she said there are staff shortages that can cause delays, especially for some medical specialties, and they are recruiting additional staff and extending hours as part of an effort to serve more veterans.
And, when needed, the hospital will authorize care for veterans from community providers, she said.
We use it when we dont offer the care in close enough proximity to the veterans, she said.
The information about the Vermont hospital was released Monday by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs after a nationwide audit of its health system. The data are a snapshot of conditions on May 15.
The audit is the first nationwide look at the VA network in the uproar that began with reports two months ago of patients dying while awaiting appointments and of cover-ups at the VA center in Phoenix. A preliminary review last month found that long patient waits and falsified records were occurring throughout the VA medical network, the nations largest health care provider, serving nearly 9 million veterans.
The audit examined 731 VA hospitals and large outpatient clinics. It found long wait times across the country for patients seeking initial appointments with primary care doctors and specialists.
The White River hospital, which auditors visited May 13, was not flagged for further review by the VA.
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BARTHOLOMEW, Ray Lawrence (Larry) 62, of Wintersville, OH, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 5, 2013, with his family at his side at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.
Larry was born on February 5, 1950, in Weirton, WV. He was the son of the late Raymond A. and Victoria (Sabo) Bartholomew.
Larry was retired from the U.S. Navy with 16 years active duty. He was a member of the Truth Baptist Church, Steubenville, OH. Larry loved pets, fishing and was always there for others in their time of need, but most of all, Larry loved his Lord.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Melneck.
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Elkins man arrested for allegedly selling cocaine
An Elkins man remained incarcerated Monday on a $50,000 cash-only bond after police arrested him for allegedly selling cocaine late last week.
Mark Allen Shiflett, 43, of 914 South Davis Ave., was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver a Schedule II controlled substance, cocaine, Friday.
According to the criminal complaint in the Randolph County Magistrate Clerk's office, a team of four West Virginia State Police officers – Cpl. M.S. Wetzel, Trooper First Class J.R. Wince, Cpl. G.S. DeWeese and Sgt. J.A. Simmons with the Elkins detachment – executed a search warrant on a guest room at the EconoLodge in Elkins at about 2:45 p.m Friday.
A woman had rented the room in her name for Shiflett, its occupant, according to the report. The complaint explains that the search warrant was executed after police completed a two-week-long drug investigation, targeting Shiflett.
Wetzel, the chief investigating officer, noted that throughout the duration of the investigation, officers observed a "continuous amount of traffic" coming and going from Shiflett's room.
"On one occasion a vehicle was pulled over for a traffic violation that just departed from Mr. Shiflett's room and illegal drugs were confiscated," Wetzel wrote in the report.
Upon executing the search warrant, police found about 3.5 grams "of a white powder substance" that tested positive for having a cocaine base, the complaint states. Officers also seized $1,400 in cash, hypodermic needles, white oblong pills they believed to be Subutec, aluminum foil with a white powder they believed to be methamphetamine, a cell phone with pictures of drug transactions and a silver metal round cylinder containing a white residue.
Magistrate Rob Elbon set bond at $50,000 cash only, and Shiflett remained in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail as of presstime.
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Here are a few things you can do to start taking charge of your health:
Approximately 40% of all premature deaths in the U.S. are due to unhealthy choices such as tobacco use, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, misuse of alcohol and drugs, and failure to use safety equipment.
The best way to have a healthy lifestyle is something you already know: make good decisions. Which of these healthy choices have you already made?
Healthy Lifestyle Checklist (Print) [5]
Do you follow most of these guidelines? If so, congratulations: You are taking personal responsibility for your own health and wellbeing [6] and decreasing your risk of developing disease! If not, think about how you could become more intentional in your health and change behaviors to increase your chances of living healthier and longer.
Learn more about creating a healthy lifestyle. [7]
Note also that most integrative therapies [8] include treatments or practices that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. For example, meditation [9] and biofeedback [10] offer techniques to master stress and hypnosis can be helpful in smoking cessation. See Explore Healing Practices. [11]
It's your right and responsibility to be informed about your healthcare, including:
Many of us grew up with the idea that the doctor knows best, and we needed to follow medical orders, no questions asked. Today, more and more people are looking for a different kind of relationship with their healthcare provider, whether that provider is a physician, nurse practitioner, or integrative therapy professional.
Instead of acting as a passive recipient, many people now see themselves as active participants in the purchase and application of healthcare. They are selecting skilled professionals to be part of their healthcare team, and they want to partner with these providers.
It is important to recognize that this new partnership model of care requires a change in both you and your healthcare provider. If you have expectations of an equal relationship, you must communicate this to your provider. Open communication and collaboration with your provider requires you to participate fully in the process.
While you need to take charge, it doesn't mean you need to go it alone. We all need help sometimes, especially when it comes to the often-dizzying array of choices in the medical arena. Here are a few ideas.
Apart from maintaining a healthy lifestyle, your main role is to become informed about your healthcare options and involved in your own care. Other sections in this topic will give you help in this—offering tips on finding and communicating with providers, evaluating healthcare information, and having a healthy hospitalization.
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[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/enhance-wellbeing
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[4] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/navigate-healthcare-system/personal-health-records
[5] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/Healthy%20Lifestyle%20Checklist.pdf
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[7] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/lifestyle
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Summaries of EU Legislation
Summaries of EU legislation: direct access to the main summaries page.
European cooperation on schools
This communication outlines the Commission's proposal for an agenda for European cooperation on schools. The main focus is on improving the implementation of the key competences for lifelong learning, efficiency and equity in education, as well as the quality of teacher education.
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 July 2008 – Improving competences for the 21st Century: an Agenda for European Cooperation on Schools [COM(2008) 425 final – Not published in the Official Journal].
The European school systems are today facing challenges that will have consequences for the European Union's (EU) socio-economic future. Therefore, the reform process of the education systems must be strengthened. This communication presents the measures the Commission will take to support cooperation between EU countries in implementing the reforms with regard to the framework for key competences, quality of learning, equity and quality of teachers and school staff.
The European framework for key competences sets out the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in the knowledge society that should be placed at the core of competence development in schools. The 2007 public consultation on "Schools for the 21st Century" established the need for a flexible environment in which students may develop these competences. In this regard, a holistic approach should be taken to curricular reform.
Literacy and numeracy are essential areas of key competences to consider. The current decline of reading competences experienced in the EU needs to be addressed as a priority. Furthermore, the diversity in classrooms, as a result of the differences between genders, socio-economic backgrounds, abilities or disabilities, mother tongues and learning styles, needs to be taken into account. Hence, teaching that is better-tailored to the individual needs of each student and specific training for teachers need to be provided. The importance of defining and assessing learning outcomes, that is, the competences that students should have acquired and can use, should also be considered.
Therefore, the Commission encourages EU countries to cooperate in implementing the "key competences" by:
- establishing action plans that promote literacy and numeracy;
- promoting "learning-to-learn";
- providing a comprehensive approach for developing competences.
The European Council conclusions of March 2006 asserted the need to step up reforms with regard to providing high-quality learning for all. Education systems must be both efficient and equitable, with further consideration given to the relationship between students' socio-economic backgrounds and educational outcomes. In this regard, the 2007 public consultation on school education highlighted the significance of early learning opportunities and inclusive school systems.
Early learning opportunities, such as pre-primary education, are seen to diminish the educational disadvantage usually experienced by children from lower socio-economic and minority backgrounds. Improving access to these opportunities is one of the greatest contributions school systems could make in the long run. Furthermore, the systems need to ensure a high quality of teaching and to put into place policies that provide for flexible learning pathways, which will take into account the needs of each student. At the same time, efforts need to be made to achieve faster progress in combating early school leaving. This is a particular problem within disadvantaged social groups, incurring costs both at the individual and societal levels.
Consequently, the Commission intends to support EU countries' cooperation in implementing efficient and equitable school systems to:
- improve access to pre-primary education;
- asses and measure the equity impact of school systems and make improvements to reduce differences in quality between schools;
- facilitate student transfers from one level or type of school to another;
- decrease the number of early school leavers;
- offer tailored learning approaches to all students and teach students with special educational needs in mainstream settings.
The competences of teachers are the main within-school factors that shape students' educational outcomes. Nevertheless, in most EU countries there are deficits in teaching skills and not enough resources are allocated to training and development. The public consultation emphasised the need to balance theory and practice in teacher education, link teaching to children's learning and progress and accredit teachers' training and development activities.
The Commission intends to support EU countries' cooperation in improving the quality of teacher education concerning the:
- initial education, induction and professional development of teachers;
- recruitment of teachers and school leaders.
Council conclusions of 30 November 2010 on increasing the level of basic skills in the context of European cooperation on schools for the 21st century [Official Journal C 323 of 30.11.2010]. Even though education and training performance in the EU has generally improved over the last decade, the benchmarks agreed for 2010 have not been met. Consequently, further efforts need to be made to improve achievements in reading literacy and mathematics, science and technology (MST), focusing on:
- curriculum design;
- motivation for reading literacy and MST;
- the impact of new technologies on basic skills and their potential for learning;
- the gender dimension;
- the link between pupil background and school performance;
- education and continuous professional development of teachers;
- school ethos and characteristics.
To this end, EU countries are invited to develop strategic national approaches, as well as to assess existing ones for strengthening the evidence base for policy making. The Commission is invited to support EU countries by establishing a high-level expert group on literacy and a thematic working group on MST made up of EU countries' policy-makers and experts, as well as by facilitating the sharing of good practice on the attainment of basic skills. Furthermore, the Commission and EU countries should work together to develop pilot projects and to make use of all relevant EU level instruments to increase the level of young people's basic skills.
Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council of 21 November 2008 on preparing young people for the 21st century: an agenda for European cooperation on schools [Official Journal C 319 of 13.12.2008]. These conclusions list three priorities for European cooperation on schools:
- guaranteeing and improving the acquisition of key competences, with particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy;
- enhancing the role of schools in creating inclusive societies and achieving social cohesion by means of equitable, high-quality education;
- promoting the teaching profession and enhancing initial and in-service training for staff in schools.
EU countries, with the support of the Commission, are invited to promote these policy priorities through enhanced European cooperation, regular dialogue and the use of the relevant EU instruments. At the same time, the Commission is invited to put forward proposals for forms of cooperation and exchange of good practice.
See also
- The European Commission Directorate-General for Education and Culture website on school education
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|D5 battle cruiser
|Forward view
|Klingon Empire
|Klingon Imperial Fleet
|Battle cruiser
|Warp 6
|Disruptors, photon torpedoes
|Deflector shields
|Aft view
The D5 class battle cruiser was a type of large warship that was in service with the Klingon Imperial Fleet during the mid-22nd century.
History Edit
In service as early as 2147, the D5-class was fully documented, albeit classified, in the Vulcan database. (ENT: "Marauders", "Judgment")
The D5 class often served patrol duties throughout the Klingon Empire. One vessel of this class served as the personal flagship for high ranking Fleet Admiral Krell. (ENT: "The Augments", "Divergence")
In the 2260s, Kor commanded the attack on Caleb IV from the IKS Klothos, a D5 class cruiser.
By the 2370s, the D5 class was considered to be an old design. (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach")
Technical data Edit
Physical arrangement Edit
Like many of its successors in the Imperial Klingon fleet, the D5 battle cruiser was a rugged warship that was composed of diffusion bonded monocrystal and distinguished by a roughly avian-like form.
The bridge was located in the forward-most position of the ship, and was connected with a series of reinforced support cables, via an elongated neck that extends into the secondary hull. Along the nape of the neck was ship's forward sensor platform and the primary weapons array.
The bulk of the ship rested in the aft section, which flared down and out, port and starboard, into a pair of angular wings which contained talon-like warp nacelles. A superstructure rested on top of the vessel, which contained the cargo loading door, aft sensor platform, and the maneuvering thrusters. Below the superstructure, on the aft-most section of the secondary hull, was the ship's impulse engines. (ENT: "Judgment")
Design variant Edit
The D5 class could be modified to carry eight under-slung deuterium tanks, capable of transporting over 80,000 liters, described as being "little more than a freighter". Capable of operating with a crew of twelve and a skeleton crew of four, this variant was considerably less advanced than its battle cruiser counterpart, notably in its lack of the ventral disruptor cannon common to the class. In terms of the defensive capabilities of this design, Jonathan Archer stated that he would "lay odds they're no match for Enterprise." (ENT: "Marauders")
Tactical systems Edit
The fully-armed D5 battle cruiser was considerably more advanced than Starfleet's most powerful vessel of that era, the NX-class starship. Indeed, the maximum speed of the D5 class was warp factor 6. (ENT: "Judgment")
The offensive arsenal of the D5 class was rather impressive for the time as the ship possessed a forward weapons port capable of firing both disruptors and photon torpedoes, a 360º rotating turret containing twin belly-mounted disruptor cannons, and a dorsal disruptor array. The D5 class was protected by defensive shields and dispersive armor. (ENT: "Judgment", "Divergence", "The Augments")
The D5 class was superior in almost every aspect to Starfleet's NX class; however, given ideal circumstances, it was speculated by Enterprise's tactical officer, Malcolm Reed, that "sustained phase cannon fire should be able to penetrate their armor, but I doubt they'd sit still long enough to give us the chance." (ENT: "Judgment")
Additional systems Edit
Like its Raptor-class counterpart of the same era, the D5 battle cruiser was outfitted with "standard multi-spectral sensors," not unlike those used on Starfleet's NX-class. (ENT: "Judgment") However, according to Arik Soong, the D5 battle cruiser was equipped with sensors that were "far superior" to those used on an NX-class. (ENT: "The Augments")
A fake warp signature matching that of a D5 battle cruiser could be attained by an NX class starship by reconfiguring the warp coil assembly. This alteration was undetectable by Klingon sensors at a range beyond 80,000 kilometers. (ENT: "The Augments")
Interior design Edit
Main bridge Edit
Capable of operating with a bridge crew of three, the configuration of the D5 battle cruise's main bridge shared many features found in contemporary designs.
In the front of the bridge, against the forward bulkhead, was the ship's viewscreen. Directly behind the viewscreen, near the center of the bridge was the captain's chair. Directly behind the captain's chair was the entryway to the bridge, with two manned consoles located on either side of the doorway. The position of the captain's chair could also be moved toward the aft of the bridge to suppliment the addition of a forward console. Along the perimeter of the bridge were several stations, each designated for a specific task. (ENT: "Judgment", "Divergence")
Ready roomEdit
The ready room provided the commanding officer with a private place to conduct ship's business. The ready room contained a desk and chair with a desktop monitor. (ENT: "Divergence")
Ships of the class Edit
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- Unnamed
Appendices Edit
Appearances Edit
- "Marauders"
- "Judgment"
- "The Augments"
- "Divergence"
Background Edit
Model Edit
The D5 class was designed by John Eaves and created as a CGI model by Eden FX. wbm The design as scaled in relation to the other models created by Eden FX was 155 meters. According to the okudagram appearing in "Judgment", the length of the D5 class was said to be mere 75 meters in length.
Inconsistancies Edit
In writing the 1998 DS9 Season 7 episode, "Once More Unto the Breach", Ronald D. Moore stated that he intentionally included a nod to The Animated Series by means of a reference to the 1973 TAS Season 1 episode "The Time Trap". (AOL chat, 1998) In this reference, the elderly Kor recalled: "I commanded the first division from the Klothos -- one of the old D-Five cruisers" during the Battle of Caleb IV. [1]
While the reference to the cloaking device-equipped Klothos matched the Klothos that appeared in "The Time Trap", the design itself in the animated episode appeared to be a slight variant of the D7 class, rather than a ship of the D5 class designed later on in 2002 for Star Trek: Enterprise.
Apocrypha Edit
In the Star Fleet Battles series of games, the D5-class is a newer, but smaller ship roughly based on the older and heavier D6- and D7-classes. It was primarily used as a light cruiser and was designed for rapid production and high combat power in a smaller class ship. The Klingon Empire was capable of building at least eighteen ships of this class per year. Considered an exceptional design in comparison to other races ships of that class, it was noted for its maneuverability and superior weapons arcs. Like most Klingon ship classes, many D5s were modified into a wide variety of variants during the General War.
External linkEdit
- D5 class at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works