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Pre-season Bracket Projection: Midnight Madness edition
Welcome back, college hoops. Time for a little pre-season fun, Midnight Madness style.
After a rather interesting off-season – my Top 5 story lines here – let's take an updated look the new 68-team bracket. Quick note of caution … selecting and seeding teams for a bracket projection in March is easier than estimating what might happen over the next five months. So consider this effort what it is: a mix of what we know, what we expect, and a lot of guesswork.
UPDATE (11/6/2010): The Midnight Madness edition is now longer available. It has been replaced with our Season-Opening edition – a few minor tweaks/updates included. Below is the rest of the column regarding the Midnight Madness edition.
If there is common ground, it's that defending champ Duke should open the season as the No. 1 team. No exception here as the Blue Devils remain the overall top seed. From there, we start tweaking. Joining Duke on the top line are: Purdue, Michigan State and Pittsburgh. The Panthers made the biggest leap, but coach Jamie Dixon is bullish on his team and we'll buy it. The uncertainty surrounding star recruits at Kentucky (Enes Kanter) and Kansas (Josh Selby) are also considerations. Both the Wildcats and Jayhawks lead a group of solid No. 2 seeds along with Ohio State and Kansas State. Syracuse, Villanova, Florida and Memphis fall into the three-line. Talk about powerhouse names.
First Four: The new format begins with four games in Dayton. Projected matchups … New Mexico vs. Dayton | Louisville vs. USC | Lehigh vs. Vermont | Jackson State vs. S.F. Austin. In this scenario, New Mexico, Dayton, Louisville and USC are the last four at-large teams in the field. Lehigh, Vermont, Jackson State and S.F. Austin are projected as the lowest four ranked teams on the S-curve.
Last 5 IN: Northwestern, New Mexico, USC, Louisville, Dayton. First 5 OUT: Maryland, Connecticut, Northern Iowa, St. Louis, Notre Dame.
We all know there will be a surprise or two along the way – especially in conference tournaments. One could easily argue that Illinois and Virginia Tech missed last year's tournament because New Mexico State (WAC) and Houston (C-USA) won their league tournaments. It happens almost every year and teams on the bubble this March will face the same fate – even with the expanded field. Someone will always be the first team out.
For those new to Bracketville, links for the Schedule (upcoming key games), Bubble Banter, and Conference Tourneys will be updated as warranted. Team Capsules highlights key wins and losses for schools under consideration. If you want to know how we did last season, check out 2010 Projection Results.
Take a look. Send a rebound. Differences of opinion are part of the fun. Follow college hoops on www.nbcsports.com; I'm excited about our second year of partnership. Follow along on Twitter and e-mail us a email@example.com. More to come. The regular season is just around the corner.
March 4 bracket: Anyone want an NCAA ticket?
We have to fill 65 spots. So as you look at the bottom half of the bracket and think … really? They're still in the Field? The short answer is, yes. There are 34 at-large spots available. We can't just leave one empty. Maybe that's why all these bubble teams keep losing games – except for Notre Dame, of course, which has decided to play its way into the tournament. History often repeats … more teams play their way out than in … just the way it seems to work. That said, here's the latest bracket ….
Villanova rejoins the No. 1 seeds for now. Kansas, Syracuse and Kentucky have locked up the other three. Highly unlikely that will change. The only question is how the actual Selection Committee decides to assign the regions. If Kansas stays No. 1 overall, it's hard to see them anywhere but St. Louis. Depending on who wins the fourth spot, Syracuse could be moved South or West. It's possible that if Villanova/West Virginia earns a 1-seed they'll be kept in the East … Kentucky will go South … with Syracuse sent West.
About this bracket … BYU takes an unfortunate drop to the 6-line because of Big East conflicts and the Cougars' Friday-Sunday restriction. There simply wasn't a spot on the 5-line once Maryland moved up. With New Mexico entrenched in the West, BYU has to be in the East Region. This shouldn't be an issue next week as the bracket moves into its final position. Just one of those things. Our last 5 IN … Virginia Tech, Illinois, Dayton, Rhode Island and San Diego State. First 5 OUT … Connecticut, UAB, Seton Hall, South Florida, Memphis.
Couple of thoughts about the week ahead … Northern Iowa could easily lose in the Missouri Valley tournament; the favorite rarely seems to win. The bubble could squeeze further if teams like Utah State, Old Dominion, Siena and California lose their conference tournaments. If Cal wins the outright Pac-10 title, will the Committee leave out the regular-season champion of a BCS conference? Those questions lie ahead. Welcome to Championship Week. Enjoy the hoops and send a rebound!
Friday Bracket Update: Purdue moves to Top Line …
Our first Friday bracket, or two-a-weeks, finds Purdue as the newest projected No. 1 seed. Couple of reasons for that. First, Villanova lost to Connecticut at home; second, the Boilermakers won a significant road game at Ohio State. Not only that, but Purdue's route to a Big 10 title is now in their own hands. By winning at Michigan State, the Boilers can sweep the Spartans when the two play in West Lafayette on February 27. Hard to imagine Purdue losing that game at home. The remaining schedule should also be manageable.
February 19 Bracket Projection
In other news, St. Mary's re-enters that bracket as the final at-large team (No. 13 seed) thanks mostly to several other bubble teams losing – and the Gaels' profile now just a tad bit stronger. Although we still project forward to complete the bracket, many of the ho-hum Big East teams have yet to distinguish themselves. That could change – particularly if Connecticut or Seton Hall makes a push. As for losing, Rhode Island has dropped three straight and Charlotte fell at home to Duquesne this week. Both still project "in" at this point, but their margin for error is getting rather thin. Charlotte's overall profile is slighlty better.
Last Five In: Charlotte, UAB, Rhode Island, Florida, St. Mary's. Last Five Out: San Diego State, William & Mary, South Florida, Seton Hall, Cincinnati.
Next Bracket Update will be Monday, February 22 (evening). Next week, the full Bubble Banter update will be Wednesday evening with a bracket update on Thursday night. This works better for our partnership with NBC Sports, and also gives us a weekend preview. Thanks for your interest. Enjoy the hoops – and the BracketBuster games this weekend. Follow me on Twitter if you like at BracketguyDave.
February 15 Bracket: One month until Selection Sunday
One month from today we'll forget about projecting the NCAA Tournament bracket and begin filling out our actual brackets in preparation for the greatest three weeks in sports. What will the bracket look like? There's still a lot to be decided. We're also likely to see a few surprises in conference tournaments. February 15 Bracket Projection.
No changes on the No. 1 seed line. It's odd, however, that both Syracuse losses have been at home. Kansas remains the overall No. 1 seed – followed by Kentucky, Villanova and Syracuse. That gives us a little shake-up in location. Kentucky moves to the South and Villanova to the East. Since UK has to travel (a similar distance) either way, this makes sense. I would imagine KU and UK will stay 1-2 next month. That means a regional trip to St. Louis for the Jayhawks. The Wildcats would thus be placed in either Syracuse or Houston. That may depend on who else earns a No. 1 seed. As far as other top-line contenders … Purdue, Duke, Michigan State and Ohio State could all be in play, with West Virginia on the fringe. Georgetown's loss at Rutgers basically eliminates the Hoyas from winning a Big East regular-season title. Purdue and Duke have the strongest profiles if they win outright conference championships.
We still have a lot of wiggle room from Seeds 4-9. Then there's a mess at the bottom of the bracket. As usual, more teams will continue to play their way out. Case in point … nearly every bubble team (except Louisville and Cincinnati) lost games they should have won – and the Cardinals actually did too – losing by 19 at St. John's before winning at Syracuse. Go figure. The SEC West is not represented in the Feb. 15 bracket. Ole Miss continues to flounder and now projects out – losing both games to rival Mississippi State along the way.
Our Last 5 In (at large) – Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State, UAB, Florida, Cincinnati. First 5 Out (at-large) – Mississippi, Mississippi State, St. Mary's, San Deigo State, William & Mary. Check it out. Rebounds are always welcome. I'll be working on Bubble Banter throughout the week in preparation for Thursday's complete update. Could also be the week we start an extra bracket on Friday.
Bracket Bits: Numbers and No. 1 seeds
Significant conference battles headline a strong weekend of college hoops. Vanderbilt visits Kentucky (with Vandy leading the SEC) and Kansas visits Kansas State. Don't forget about the Ivy League tussle between Cornell and Harvard. Outside conference lines, Duke travels to Georgetown. You can see the full slate of meaningful games on our Schedule page.
Our next bracket projection arrives Monday, February 1. Too early to look closer at potential No. 1 seeds? Uh, no. For now, we'll stick to eight (8) teams. Odds are at least six will remain in the conversation a month from now during the final push toward Selection Sunday. The goal is to make some simple comparisons about the relative strength(s) of each team's profile. Data is for games through Wednesday, January 28. As always, we give credit to CollegeRPI.com for the data. Top 50 and Top 100 refer to RPI rankings at the time of release.
- Syracuse | 4-1 vs. Top 50 | 12-1 vs. Top 100 | SOS: 4 | Road: 4-0
- Villanova | 5-1 vs. Top 50 | 9-1 vs. Top 100 | SOS: 41 | Road: 6-1
- Kansas | 6-1 vs. Top 50 | 8-1 vs. Top 100 | SOS: 15 | Road: 4-1
- Kentucky | 2-0 vs. Top 50 | 5-1 vs. Top 100 | SOS: 82 | Road: 3-1
- Texas | 4-2 vs. Top 50 | 7-2 vs. Top 100 | SOS: 51 | Road: 3-2
- Michigan State | 2-1 vs. Top 50 | 7-3 vs. Top 100 | SOS: 48 | Road: 5-2
- Duke | 7-2 vs. Top 50 | 10-3 vs. Top 100 | SOS: 7 | Road: 1-3
- Kansas State | 6-3 vs. Top 50 | 9-3 vs. Top 100 | SOS: 5 | Road: 3-1
As the Selection Committee evaluates teams, numbers are just part of the equation. Conference titles carry weight. Individual perceptions of each team vary (by Committee member). For some, schedule strength is an important factor. For others, a dominating overall record. Others look at the number of "quality" wins vs. the RPI and other rankings. Some value consistency throughout the season. Based on figures above, Kentucky has the fewest quality wins and lowest strength of schedule. Syracuse and Duke have the most quality wins; but the Blue Devils are weaker away from home. With a lot of basketball remaining, this picture will become clearer.
Other teams that could sneak into the conversation? West Virginia is probably the best bet given the strength of the Big East schedule. Georgetown perhaps. It would take a lot more work for teams like Purdue. If you're wondering about a team like BYU, the Cougars just didn't play a strong enough non-conference schedule (ranked No. 200). As good as the Mountain West is BYU will probably top out as a No. 4 seed (perhaps a No. 3 if they win out). Enjoy the games … rebounds are always welcome.
January 25 Bracket: Welcome some new faces …
As we move into the final days of January, time to welcome a few newcomers: January 25 Bracket Projection.
Looking ahead, we're now projecting new conference favorites in five one-bid leagues: Coastal Carolina (Big South), Sam Houston (Southland), Kent State (Mid-American), Denver (Sun Belt), and Jacksonville (Atlantic Sun). We also have a new No. 1 seed … Villanova. More than a two-loss week, Texas has not been playing its best basketball. The Longhorns now project at a No. 2 seed. Our new No. 1 overall? Kansas. The Jayhawks are followed by Syracuse, Kentucky, and Villanova. Given the Orange's 11 wins vs. Top 100 RPI teams (the most in college hoops), we could make a case for 'Cuse at No. 1 overall. This week's benefit is a move out of the West Region – to the South. Remember, Syracuse cannot be placed in the East because games are in the Carrier Dome.
Here are some other quick tidbits about the bracket. You can see Notes on the Bracket if you scroll down on the Bracketology page.
- Connecticut would have a potential rematch with Duke in Round 2 (Midwest). Although the Committee tries to avoid regular-season rematches in the first two rounds, it's not a hard and fast rule. Due to the quantity of Big East teams in the lower part of the bracket (2 and 3 seeds), UConn could only be slated in a spot opposite Duke or Texas (both rematches). The other options? Bump the Huskies down a line – with conflicts in three Regions – or up a line. Moving up would have created other issues and would not have helped their location.
- Seed-line adjustments … we had to make several one-line adjustments to avoid conference conflicts – these were mostly in the middle and lower end of the at-large area (seeds 8-12).
- Last 5 teams in … Richmond, St. Mary's, Louisville, Cincinnati, Mississippi State
- First 5 out … Northwestern, Seton Hall, Texas Tech, Notre Dame, Charlotte … Note: Northwestern faces two tough road games this week (@Minnesota, @Michigan State). Given the possibility that NW could lose both, we didn't project them in today's bracket.
- Old Dominion … ODU is in a three-way tie atop the Colonial (Northeastern, George Mason), but has the best at-large profile and we project them with the automatic bid from the Colonial. William & Mary is among our first "out", falling just behind Charlotte.
- Pac-10 woes … Finally had to drop Washington from the bracket; considered Arizona State as a potential second team before a debaucle against rival Arizona. If the league continues to beat itself up, the chances for only one bid keep growing. Even California has a questionable at-large profile at this point.
There's still a lot of flexibility in the middle of the bracket … not a whole lot of difference in resumes between an 8-11 seed in some cases. Also, as we near the half-way point of conference play, league record will be increasingly important for NCAA potential. In other words, time for defending champ North Carolina to get some wins. The Tar Heels aren't alone. As for Bubble Banter, the final touches are coming together. Look for it to launch in early February. As you know … Rebounds are always welcome. RPI information comes from CollegeRPI.com. Credit Jerry Palm with continued great work.
Kentucky moves to No. 3 in Power 24
Fresh off a solid home win over North Carolina, the Kentucky Wildcats move into the No. 3 spot in this week's Power 24 at Bracketville. Solid play overall, and the talented 'Cats will continue to improve. Say the same for North Carolina, which is definitely the best two-loss team. A great schedule never hurts a program like Carolina. The Tar Heels are still our favorite in the Atlantic Coast Conference. As for the Top 5, it goes like this … Kansas, Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina and Villanova. The rest of this week's Top 10 … Michigan State, Purdue, Duke, West Virginia, and Syracuse. See the entire field in Power 24. Who's new this week? … Vanderbilt, Wisconsin, Mississippi and Kansas State.
Remember, the Power 24 isn't the same as a poll. We base the rankings on both performance and potential. As we learn more, potential is easier to evaluate. There are some early fluctuations, but we don't drop a team like Carolina out of the Top 10 just because they've lost twice. Have a different opinion? Send a rebound. You can also follow Bracketville on Twitter.


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Glossary of print terms and techniques
The Art of printmaking
Right at the birth of printing, the artist-printmaker Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) brought an unprecedented level of artistic control and technical quality to the printed image, raising its status – once approved and signed by the artist – to that of a true work of art.
Over the centuries many complex printing methods, each with their own special terminology, evolved to become intricate and expressive tools at the disposal of artists seeking to make authenticated multiple images with no loss of quality. Today's ever-increasing range of printing techniques and media continues to fascinate artist-printmakers who find in close collaboration with master printers' workshops a powerful and flexible route to their personal vision.
A key distinction here is between an original artwork and a reproduction: a photograph of an artwork is a reproduction, but an art print is the product of a process in which the artist is involved at every stage, including the decision as to how many to be printed in any edition. The artist then signs and numbers the finished prints: conventionally, the smaller the edition the more valuable the prints are likely to be.
This glossary lists a representative selection of technical terms, traditional and contemporary, used to describe the rich variety of art printmaking methods and media available to artists today.
Acid – Used in etching to bite into the surface of the metal plate and create line or tone. Nitric acid, hydrochloric acid and ferric chloride are commonly used.
A la poupée – A very precise method of inking an etching plate, using a piece of scrim, folded around itself and formed into a point. The folded scrim resembles a small rag doll, hence the French term 'poupée'. This pointed form of the pad permits very careful multiple colouring of a single plate.
Aquatint – Means of producing a tone rather than a line. The artist covers the etching plate with grains of rosin (a type of resin). When the plate is immersed in acid the liquid eats into the metal around each grain, leaving a tiny etched ring around each. The acid can be applied over the whole plate to give an even tone or painted on by hand to create the effect of brushstrokes.
Artist's proof – The artist normally makes several 'proofs' (see below) of the finished print outwith the numbered edition. Works from the numbered edition are available for general sale while the artist or publisher may retain the artist's proof copies for their own use.
BAT – Stands for Bon à tirer (good for printing), a French term which means that the final proofed print has been checked and approved by the artist and that the printers can edition the print, using BAT as a guide.
Burnishing – Done with a burnisher, a steel tool which has a smooth, rounded point. By rubbing the point on the metal etching plate, the metal flattens to make it print in a lighter, softer form.
Chine Collé – Chine is an extremely thin type of rice paper. It can be stuck ('collé' in French) on to the printing paper, prior to printing the image, in order to give a different ground tone.
Colophon – Printed page in book
Deep-bite etching – By leaving the etching plate for a long time in the acid bath, the acid bites very deeply into the etched lines.
Drypoint – A technique similar to etching except that instead of drawing into the waxy ground and then biting into the plate with acid to produce a line, the line is scratched directly into the plate with a sharp needle, which can be used much like a pen. This technique produces fine ridges of metal on either side of the scratched line: when inked the ridges retain a quantity of ink and this gives the printed line a rich, velvety quality.
Dye – A tinted liquid with no physical body, used in many photographic processes.
Edition – Prints can be made in editions between one and many thousand copies. With most printing techniques the plate or screen will become worn if very many prints are made, so to maintain quality (and exclusivity) editions of original prints are usually kept below one hundred copies and are normally average between thirty and fifty copies. Prints made up of several different plates can be extremely complicated and time-consuming to edition, so in these cases editions are kept low for practical reasons.
Engraving – The engraver pushes a lozenge-shaped chisel called a 'burin' through the plate (either metal or wood), leaving a clean-edged incision. This technique requires a great deal of control ad is not suited to spontaneous mark making.
Etching – A metal plate, normally copper or zinc or steel, is covered with an acid-resistant layer of rosin mixed with wax (this is called the 'ground'). With a sharp point, the artist draws through this ground, but not into the metal plate. The plate is placed in an acid bath and the acid bites into the metal plate where the drawn lines have exposed it. (If the plate is left in the acid for a long time, the technique is known as deep-bite etching: see above). The waxy ground is cleaned off and the plate is covered in ink, then wiped clean, so that ink is retained only in the etched lines. The plate can then be printed through an etching press. The strength of the etched line depends on the length of time the plate is left in the acid bath.
Hardground etching – This is the normal etching method, but it is referred to as hardground to distinguish it from softground etching (see below).
Heliogravure – French term, adopted into English, for what is also called Hand photo-gravure. A later of bichromated gelatin laminated to a copper plate is placed in contact with a photographic positive plate and exposed to light. In the exposed areas the gelatine becomes hard, in the unexposed it remains soft. The soft gelatine in the unexposed areas that were shielded from the light by the black in the positive is washed away and the plate is etched, the hard gelatine acting as a resist to the acid. The etched plate is finally cleaned and is hand-inked, wiped and printed in the same way as an ordinary intaglio plate.
Hors de commerce ('H.C') –
Ink-jet (pigment) print –
Lavender oil – Is applied to the hardground. It has the effect of breaking the ground down, so that in the acid bath the acid can reach the plate.
Letterpress – A traditional method of printing text. The text is set in metal or wooden letters: these letters are in reverse and in relief. The surface is inked up and the paper pressed down on to it.
Linocut – The artist cuts into the surface of a piece of lino with a simple gouge, knife or engraver's tool. The surface of the lino is inked and printed: this can be done by passing it through a press, though it can also be done manually by rubbing the paper onto the lino with a spoon or a similar implement.
Lithography – Means, literally, stone drawing. In addition to fine grain lithographic stones, metal plates can also be used for lithography. The method relies on the fact that grease repels water. An image is drawn in a greasy medium on to the stone or plate, which is then dampened with water. Greasy printing ink rolled onto that surface will adhere to the design but be repelled by the damp area. The inked image is transferred to the paper via a press. For large editions, the grease is chemically fixed to the stone and gum arabic, which repels any further grease marks but does not repel water, is applied to the rest of the surface. For colour lithography the artist uses separate stone or plate for each colour required.
Mezzotint screens – A random
Monotype – The artist may draw or paint on to a surface such as glass or metal and then press paper on to the image to take its impression. Because the ink or other medium is transferred to the paper, only one good impression can be made.
Offset etching – The etched plate is printed on to the paper in the normal way, but the paper is left in the press. It is then itself printed on to a fresh etching plate, in other words, it is 'off-set'.
Offset lithography – A large, rubber covered cylinder rolls over the inked-up lithographic plate so that the ink is transferred onto the rubber. The cylinder then rolls over a sheet of paper, on to which the image is transferred. This double-transfer technique allows the artists' design to be printed the right way round.
Open-bite etching – The artist paints directly on to the metal etching plate with acid.
Photo-etching – An intaglio process in which the etching plate is coated with a light-sensitive acid-resistant ground and exposed, through a dot screen, to a photographic image. A 'negative' resist dissolves in the areas that are exposed to light, while hardening in areas not exposed to it.
Photogravure – A photograph is taken of a painting or other image, then transferred onto a large sheet of bromide film which is then transferred on to a copper plate with a squeegee. The image is etched through the gelatine film onto the copper plate in a series of ferric baths.
Pigment print – Recent developments in piezoelectric technology have resulted in increasingly high-resolution colour prints.
Polymer-gravure – An image on acetate paper, Mylar True-grain, is transferred on to a polymer-gravure-plate through a light sensitive process.
Printer's proof ('PP') – As with artists' proof copies (see above), the publisher may make a copy of the print, outwith the full edition, for the printer to retain: this would be kept for record purposes.
Proof or State – When the artist uses any printing technique, he or she may wish to print the image from time to time to see how it is progressing: this is known as 'proofing' the image. These intermediate prints are known as 'trial proofs' or 'states'. In some cases the artist may make editions of the print at various stages in its making (Rembrandt did this). These editioned proofs are called 'states'. When the finished print is editioned, the artist generally makes a small number of proof copies outwith the numbered edition: these are known as 'artists' proofs' (see above).
Rosin – A type of resin used in the production of aquatint and spit-bite etchings.
Screenprint – Also known as silkscreen. In its simplest form, this is a technique by which the artist blocks out a section of a fine, woven screen (formerly made of silk), which is stretched over a frame. With a squeegee, ink is pressed evenly through the screen on to a sheet of paper beneath. Only the areas of the screen not blocked out will be printed. The artist will use as many of these transparent sheets (separations) as the numbers of colours required in the print, and each sheet must be aligned very carefully with the others. The films are transferred on to the silkscreens via a light-sensitive process: only the areas which are painted by the artist will be blocked out and will not allow ink through.
Silkscreen – See Screenprint
Softground etching – A variety of etching which uses soft etching ground, composed of waxy rosin to which Vaseline or tallow has been added: this gives a soft, sticky ground which takes impressions easily. It may be used by the artist in two principal ways. Firstly, the artist may draw freely on to a sheet of paper laid onto the softground plate: when it is removed it takes with it the sticky softground layer and the exposed plate may be etched in the usual way.
Spit-bite – An etching technique.
Sugar-lift etching – The etching plate is first coated with the powdered rosin used in the aquatint process. The artist then paints an image on to this with a special, water-based ink to which sugar has been added, and then coats the plate in varnish. The plate is immersed in warm water. The sugar dissolves and lifts off the coat of varnish to expose the metal. This ground is then etched with acid following the normal etching method.
Transfer lithography – The artist draws or paints on to a sheet of transparent paper resembling greaseproof paper. The image on the paper is transferred, in reverse, on to a photo-sensitised lithographic stone or plate by shining light through it. Because the lithograph prints in reverse, the final printed image is the same way around as the original image drawn or painted by the artist.
Varnish – Also known as glaze, this is an ink with no pigment which has varying levels of gloss or matt finish. It is often used as the final screenprinted layer in screenprints, and protects the surface.
Woodcut – The woodcut is achieved by covering the side-grain wooden block surface with ink by rolling over the surface with an ink-covered roller (brayer). The impression is printed by placing the paper directly on the woodblock and then applying pressure either by hand or through a press.

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How Do I Keep My Carpet Looking Brand New?
Everyone loves the look and feel of a freshly cleaned carpet, and why not? A clean carpet is indicative of good air quality, and a healthy home good-looking home!
So, what can you do to preserve this cleanliness after your carpet cleaner has left your home?
The most important step that you as a homeowner can take in caring for your fresh and beautiful carpet is vacuuming! Vacuuming is crucial to keeping carpeting healthy and prolonging its life.
As you, your kids, your friends, and your pets walk throughout a carpeted area, you all track soil. This soil from foot traffic builds up over time. Soil also accumulates from your heating and air conditioning system. When air flows from your air ducts, it brings with it microscopic dust particles that are blown all over your home, many settling on carpets. (This is also a good reason to routinely replace your air filters and perhaps consider air duct cleaning.)
Vacuuming has the power to remove up to 75% of soils in carpeting. Why is it so important to remove soils in carpeting? Well, soil has abrasive qualities and when it is repeatedly ground into the carpet it slowly erodes the backing of the carpet, leading to damage and the inevitable need to replace your carpets.
The removal of these soils also aids in creating a healthier carpet. A significant amount of dust that accumulates in homes is, believe it or not, dead skin cells shed by humans. Lots of these dead skin cells accumulate in carpeting and upholstery. Is this a problem? Yes. These dead skin cells are a food source for bacteria. The more food source for bacteria, the greater the quantity of that is living in your home and on the surfaces that your children play on!
Vacuuming is key.
How often should you vacuum? Well, that all depends on the traffic that your carpeting gets and the number of people and pets living in your home. Are you a smoker? Do you cook often? The more people, smoke, and greasy oils from cooking that your have in your home, the more frequently you need to vacuum.
Generally, it is a smart idea to vacuum once a week. If you have a significant amount of traffic, pets, kids running around, etc. vacuuming twice a week may be your best bet.
Sometimes carpets get snagged and torn, especially berber carpets. Never pull at the snag, as you will simply worsen the snag and pull more carpet face from the backing. What you can do in the event of a snag is grab a pair of scissors and carefully trim the snag to the base of the backing. This will prevent further damage to the carpeting and get rid of that unsightly yarn sticking up from the floor!
Another important step that you as a homeowner can take in keeping your carpets healthy and fresh is to prevent damage by heavy furniture and other objects that stay in one spot. It is a good idea to move the heaviest furniture around periodically to prevent permanent texture change.
Last and certainly not least, it is crucial to manage stains and spills. Who wants a carpet covered in stains? Whenever a stain or spill occurs, it is crucial to use a clean white towel to soak up as much of the stain as possible. It is important to blot gently rather than rub. Rubbing a stain can worsen the stain by spreading it around and deeper into the fibers.
After a stain has been fully blotted up, a faint discoloration may be present. This is when it is best to use a carpet stain/spot remover to reduce the remaining discoloration. Again, it is necessary to use a clean white towel and to blot. Repeat as necessary. When done with this, rinsing the solution is crucial because solutions remaining in the carpet can act as soil magnets and create further soiling. This rinsing can be done with a spray bottle full of water and a clean white towel.
Naturally, carpets will eventually become re-soiled and need routine professional cleaning to keep them healthy and fresh. You, as the homeowner, can help keep your carpeting clean and healthy between professional cleanings with these simple steps that prevent damage and unnecessary deterioration and aging of your carpet.


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COLUMBIA - Now that Georgia lawmakers have finished their half of a bi-state boating compact, it's up to South Carolina to follow suit.
The pending Georgia-South Carolina agreement has at least two goals: One is to help law enforcement apprehend boating violators. The other is to prevent boaters from suffering a day-long (or greater) ordeal after being cited for a misdemeanor violation, such as missing life jackets or expired boat registration.
On Wednesday, the S.C. Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Subcommittee approved South Carolina's portion, H. 4561, sending it to the full committee. The compact would be the first in the nation to create law enforcement reciprocity between states that share a body of water, allowing one state's law enforcement to treat a violator from the neighboring state as a resident.
Currently, law enforcement and boaters have few options - either a non-resident violator produces bond on the spot, often after calling a friend for money or being escorted to an ATM, or the individual is taken into custody.
Rep. Bill Hixon, R-North Augusta, the bill's South Carolina sponsor, said law enforcement has traditionally gone to great lengths to keep people out of jail for out-of-state boating infractions.
If passed into law, the compact agreement would allow officials to issue a courtesy summons to a violator instead of immediately forcing a violator to post bond.
"There's going to be that group of people that don't comply, that just don't come back to take care of the problem, don't send a fine back," said Mike Sabaka, a captain with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources law enforcement.
State law enforcement has no power of extradition or practical way to compel violators to come back to court. As a result, magistrates issue bench warrants, which are sent to a dispatch center.
"We'll hold those bench warrants, distribute them to offers in hopes that we can encounter this individual again," said Sabaka. "Our bench warrants continue to stack up."
One of the results of the compact would be officials in one state notifying officials in the other state when a boater has paid a fine, prompting officials to lift the boater's suspension.
Sen. Paul Thurmond, R-Charleston, wondered if there would be a lag between steps in the bi-state process of apprehending someone, and pointed to the reciprocal agreement targeting motorists who break the law.
"Oftentimes there is a delay in the notification," said Thurmond. "We're talking years in which somebody gets a DUI in South Carolina and is convicted."
Sabaka said the Interstate Wildlife Compact uses a combined database shared by its 43 members, and that officials would approach the database managers about adding the boating violator component.


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Bumble CEO and founder, Whitney Wolfe, got married to Michael Herd in Italy on September 2nd 2017. Whitney and Michael Herd met on February 14th 2014 in Aspen. They got engaged in July 2016.The wedding took place at the Villa Treville, which is in a village on the Amalfi Coast. Pictures of the glamorous event flooded various social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram, with the hashtag #homeiswheretheherdis trending for days. Whitney rocked a beautiful gown designed by Oscar De La Renta. She later changed into a breathtaking silky dress for the reception. Everything about the wedding was absolutely stunning, from the décor to the well done single-tier cake.
About Bumble
Whitney Wolfe founded Bumble in 2014 to enable women to be in control in the dating scene. On the dating app, women are the ones who make the first move, and this is what makes it stand out from other dating apps. Because of this, it is known as a feminist dating app. The headquarters of Bumble are in Austin, Texas. It has been a success so far and continues to grow in leaps and bounds. One thing that has made it such a popular dating app is the fact that it tries to get as much informationas possible about its users in order to match them with people who are compatible with them. It caters for heterosexual people as well as homosexual people.
In 2016, Bumble launched BumbleBizz, a career networking platform. They also launched Bumble BFF, which enables users to find friends on the app. This was due to popular demand for the services. Bumble continues to stand out from other dating sites due to its commitment to meeting its users' needs. It is flexible and tries to accommodate the unique needs of all its users, beyond just their dating needs. Whitney has received several awards for her achievements including a 2014 Business Insider award and a 2016 Elle award. She was also on the 2017 Forbes list for top 30 under 30.
Whitney Wolfe truly deserved the fairytale wedding she had. Her commitment to ensuring that people find partners they are compatible with has seen many people find their soul mates through Bumble. Michael Herd is lucky to be married to a woman with so much passion for what she does. Clearly, they will not need Bumble or any other dating app for that matter anymore.
To know more visit @: www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/whitney-wolfe-bumble-carry-on


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***KiSS are recruiting Campus Ambassadors***
What's it all about?
This is an exciting opportunity to raise awareness of KiSS within the student population of your University whilst gaining some vital experience for your CV.
What does it involve?
- The main objective of your role is fundraising and raising awareness of KiSS
- We ask for a commitment to the role for one year
- Hopefully you'll link in with your student union to promote KiSS, its vision and activities
What makes a good ambassador?
- You could be in any year but ideally you have attended your University for minimum one year in order to use your connections through societies, departments and other organisations
- Have bucket loads of passion for KiSS and what we do
- Have the focus and commitment to bring this role to life
- Have the confidence to build relationships and to be a proactive member of your University network.
Why should you apply?
- You will be playing a key role in the growth of KiSS
- Have the fantastic opportunity to attend a KICA trip to Uganda at cost price
- The skills you will develop will help you in your future career; written and oral communications skills, leadership skills, stakeholder management skills.
- The benefit of having an extracurricular activity on your CV.
- References for future job applications from the charity Trustees
- Opportunity to be paired with a mentor from financial, educational, digital marketing, medical and construction industries.
What support will you get?
- Support from the Campus Coordinators Team
- Support from the campus ambassador network
- Receive a briefing meeting with KiSS trustees.
- A small budget to get you started.
- Provided with a supply of publicity materials.
Hear what our current Campus Ambassadors have to say
Izzy Boulton, Cardiff University
"Being a KiSS Campus Ambassador this year has been the perfect role for me to spread the word of a charity that I old so close to my heart. As I became a CA going into my first year of university it was quite daunting to think that I would be relying on help from people I hadn't even met yet to fundraise. Joining my course netball team and making friends with the people I lived with meant that I had a great group of people who always offered their help and support in what I was doing and that was so motivating when you seem to be doing it all on your own!
Throughout the year I hosted a charity meal for the KiSS Big Weekend where my friends donated money in return for a meal. I also hosted a cake sale in my Journalism Building where my course mates, lecturers and seminar leaders bought cake and found out more about KiSS. The Campus Ambassadors Facebook group allowed us all to compare ideas, share advice and encourage one another in our fundraising. I look forward to further fundraising with the Campus Ambassador project in my second year! "
"Approaching the role, I knew that I really wanted to integrate KiSS into the University of Nottingham, my first main aim was to set up a KiSS society get as many people involved in helping the fundraising, to gain access to the university's incredible support and ultimately to build a long lasting connection in Nottingham for KiSS. Our first objective was to then spread the word! It was key to let those around me know of the amazing work that KiSS does and how the charity can be so personal to you as an individual. I did this by hosting small meetings with other students from hall groups where I shared the personal stories that I encountered in Kasambya.
I have a really strong committee who are so dedicated to the work of KiSS, and we came together to decide how we could get people involved. Our first idea was a secret santa themed initiative where we asked people to donate toys/ gifts to donate to the children KiSS supports. The response was amazing, especially as the society was so new in Nottingham. I think people really responded well to the idea of offering a personal gift rather than handing over money and that they then recognised the key connection KiSS has to the children they work with."
Sign me up! How do I apply?
You can either submit a written application or a video application. If submitting a video please note this should be 2 minutes max and detail why you would like to do this role and how you would bring it to life
Please submit your application form here!


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More than 225 winter accessory items were collected
Lenoir/Greene Foster Grandparent Program participated in the Martin Luther King Day of Service project.
The program partnered with the Lenoir County Council on Aging and the Greater Kinston Credit Union to collect more than 225 items. Annie Croom, Mary Corbitt, Betty Jackson and Ethel Gray represented the program, which collected winter accessories for Greene Lamp Head Start students as its Day of Service project.
Foster Grandparents also wrote thank you notes to local veterans for their service to the country.
For more information on the program, call Rebecca Warren, Foster Grandparent Program director, Caswell Developmental Center, at 252-208-3779.


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Last April, France enacted the "burqa ban," which prohibits women from wearing full face veils. France is home to an estimated 5 million Muslims, many who emigrated from Northern Africa. Thousands of Muslim women wear the niqab, the traditional Islamic face veil, and though the numbers are not documented, it is believed that most of these women continue to wear the niqab even after the law was enacted. For many, this has meant becoming prisoners in their homes. If they venture outside or enter large cities, they may be subject to fines or arrest. And in many cases, women in face veils are harassed on the streets. I will be traveling to France to report on the impact of the law one year. Follow my progress on Storify and twitter.
[View the story "Views in France on the "Burqa Ban" on Storify]


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Just weeks after Bucs after picking up a two-year extension with head coach Raheem Morris, Tampa Bay announced on Monday that the team has agreed to a four-year contract extension with general manager Mark Dominik. Dominik, who has worked in the Bucs' front office since 1995, just finished his second season as G.M. and is in 16th season overall with Tampa Bay and had previously had his one-year option picked up by the team prior to this new deal.
"It's been a pleasure working with and getting to know Mark, so it's gratifying to witness his success," said co-chairman Joel Glazer. "Mark is dedicated to delivering the winner our fans deserve."
During his brief time as general manager, Dominik, who is considered one of the league's hot, young league executives, has presided over a major youth movement and roster overhaul. Last year, Tampa Bay had the league's youngest roster, yet the talent was there to produce a surprising 10-6 record in 2010. In Dominik's first season running the franchise, the Bucs went 3-13, so the seven-win differential marked the best single-season turnaround in team history. The Buccaneers also became the first team since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to start 10 different rookies and finish with a winning record.
Dominik, who spent the majority of his Buccaneers career on the pro personnel side, has quickly become adept at selecting the right talent in the draft. In the team's last two drafts, Dominik had the foresight to trade up two spots to land franchise QB Josh Freeman in 2009, and was instrumental in working with director of college scouting Dennis Hickey to find several late-round gems over the past two years, such as cornerback E.J. Biggers, wide receiver Sammie Stroughter, free safety Cody Grimm, fullback Erik Lorig and linebacker Dekoda Watson – all of whom started at least one game in 2010.
Of the 15 players selected in the last two years, 13 remain with the team and 12 have been starters. Dominik has demonstrated a knack for identifying late-round and undrafted talent, such as 2010 fourth-round pick wide receiver Mike Williams, who led the team in receiving with just under 1,000 yards and caught a franchise-record 11 touchdowns as a rookie, and running back LeGarrette Blount, who rushed for 1,000 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie undrafted free agent.
"I'm appreciative of the confidence the Glazer family has in the direction of the franchise," Dominik said. "I'm looking forward to working into my 20th year as a proud part of this community and organization. The mission is to continue building this team into a lasting contender and to bring championships back to the Tampa Bay area."
Obviously, being Bucs fan I think this is a smart move by the Glazer's. Locking up one of the hottest young general managers in the league, right now. Speaks volumes as to how the owners feel about continuity and the direction the team is headed.


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I stayed one night late November at the Intercontinental Hong Kong.
The Location
The Intercontinental Hong Kong is located on a prime location — just overseeing the Victoria Harbour.
We are IHG Platinum members, so we get a bigger room, late check out and two free drinks.
I had arrived early, around 11 am but the hotel allowed me to check in earlier which really helped me. I had arrived in Hong Kong after a long flight so the feeling to have a room as soon as possible was great.
We had a hotel staff member take us to the room in the fourth floor and explain all the facilities.
The Room & the Facilities
The room was separated into two parts — the first section was the office table and then a long wooden countertop with shelves. There were various magazines. The second part was the bedroom-bathroom section.
The room had a safe, and a fully stocked refrigerator. The bathroom was stocked with sufficient toiletries. I stayed just one night, so did not get a chance to check out its cleaning operations.
The room had a charger plus a multi-port USB charger which greatly helps the modern traveler.
The best facility, in my opinion, was the free phone. It is an Alcatel smartphone and calls to a number of countries including the USA, Canada and Japan were free. Plus it came with a 3G package with the facility to tether. It allowed me to use my own phone to connect to the Internet during my stay.
A copy of the International Wall Street Journal was delivered to the room.
My only challenge was the TV, which gave me grief as I tried to check out the various channels.
There is an outdoor pool but unfortunately, it was too cold the day I arrived.
I got a nicely wrapped small box of two chocolates as a parting gift. A nice, personal touch.
Final Comments
The Intercontinental Hong Kong is a great hotel. It is an expensive one, but its facilities are great.
Even though it is not advertised, the Airport Shuttle K4 from Kowloon Station stops just across the road. To the right of the hotel is the MTR entrance which will take to the K exit (Sheraton exit) of the Tsim Sha Tsui station.
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This journey has been spent quite literally nomadic, moving at least ten times by the age of 12, and joining the Navy at 17 to travel the world while serving in the US Navy serving my country.
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The Hamilton Crossing project will deliver a three-phased mixed use development to the City of Lowell's Jackson-Appleton-Middlesex Urban Revitalization and Development Area (the JAM Area). The project reprises AHF's successful joint venture with the Banc of America CDC and rehabilitates two buildings, separated by the Hamilton Canal, that were formerly part of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company's textile mill complex. These elegant brick buildings are connected by a series of historic bridges that will be restored as part of the project, providing efficient pathways for the residents and tenants, and unobstructed views of the canal.
The project is buoyed by the construction of a new municipal parking garage directly across the street, which will provide parking to the residents. It is also energized by the City's creation of the Hamilton Canal District master planning site adjacent to the west of the project. Hamilton Crossing will contribute the revitalization of the JAM Area, which forms a vital connection between Lowell's transit stations and the historic downtown.
Unique to this project, AHF and Banc of America CDC are playing the role of Master Developer for the complex. Having acquired and assembled the parcels, the partners have entitled and are facilitating the re-development of the sites, which are made up of three components. Mill 6 was sold and has been renovated into the stunning and state of the art headquarters for the Lowell Community Health Center, while the Countinghouse and Storehouse will be converted into mixed income housing units by Winn Development. Housing and/or commercial uses are being contemplated for Mill 4.


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I was doing some research on portion control and the sizing of dinner plates over the years. I was so shocked at seeing the size difference! In the 60's the average dinner plate was on average 21.5 cm's in diameter, to give you some comparison the average dinner plate has grown to a whopping 30.5 cm! That's a foot! Dinner plates have even turned into a more bowl shape so we can pile more on to it, but it's not just dinner plates that have grown. Standing drinking glasses and cutlery have also grown. Why has this been happening?
The general consumer is always look for more food for less money and the manufacturers are more than willing to give this to us. So over time as we continue to look for more, companies have been increasing the size of food for less money. Do you know what else is increasing, our waistlines. How can food prices go down when they're increasing the size, well it usually means nutrition is going down too. So now not only are we getting bigger, but now our food is giving us less nutrients. Companies have to modify the food we eat with chemicals, processing, additives and preservers to bulk out our food and to make it last longer. This is something we all know by now and yet, which I find quite funny, we still consume them because they're cheap, the problem being is now we're not consuming food any more but food like products. So while we are stuck in the cycle our food size is going to continue to grow along with our waists.
By now you should get the gist of why things have increased. We also eat with our eyes, our appetite is easily stimulated by looking at delicious tasty food with lots of colour and freshness and by filling our plate we feel compelled to eat it and finish it. Did you know that using a smaller plate you'd feel just as satisfied and you'd also put less on your plate.
The correct portion size is pretty easy to remember. A piece of protein should be about the size of a deck of cards, starchy vegetables and food likes pasta and rice should be about the size of a tennis ball. I've been using The Waitplate Systems which includes the perfect size portion templates. It has a protein template, bread, pizza, cake, starchy carbs and dressing, fats and oils. This has been helping me to take the guess work out and giving me back control of the amount of food I'm eating.
The templates along with the portion control plate and cutlery, which have also been made smaller, give you complete control. The portion control all works in conjunction with the unique chew timer which aims to slow down your eating and how quickly you chew.
I was going through a few forums online where people were talking about the changes in size on crockery and I came across and excellent saying, "To be a 1960's size you must use 1960's crockery!" I love it and I personally plan to adapt this! It finally means I can use all my antique china that I have collected. Another person made an excellent point, special occasion meals were served on larger plates, so at one point in time we've adapted special occasion portions for every day. Finally food was never piled to the edge of the plate, the rim of the plate is supposed to clear of food; this is why chefs wipe the edges clean. However, I agree with what one woman posted saying that in days gone by, it was probably because the masters of the house didn't want their servant's fingers in their food!


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Name: George McMullan
Born: 4 August 1981, Belfast
Position: Midfielder
Representative Honours:
Club Honours: (with Cliftonville) Irish League Champion 2012/13; Irish League Cup Winner 2003/04, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15; Co. Antrim Shield Winner 2006/07, 2008/09, 2014/15; NIFL Charity Shield Winner 2014.
Club Career: (to end 2009/10)
Teams........... --Seasons-- Signed League
St Matthews
Cookstown United
Cliftonville ... 01/02- date Nov-01 322/56 (all games)
Geordie McMullan, a fierce battling utility midfield player, can prove a useful goalscorer when deployed in the right role as shown with a hattrick against Lisburn Distillery in September 2009. In fact, in 2002/03, his first season as a regular, he finished as Cliftonville's topscorer with seven goals in all competitions. He made his Irish League debut against Ards on 12 January 2002 and has since played in over 200 senior games and scored over forty goals. His fine form, which brought him a Carling Player of the Month Award in September 2009, saw McMullan invited into the Northern Ireland squad for the 2010 end-of-season tour of the USA and Chile though it was an opportunity that he was unable to accept due to a groin injury. A one-time CIS Cup winner and twice Co. Antrim Shield winner, McMullan had previously been awarded the Player of the Month accolade in December 2007.
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The Dreamers Regional Basketball Challenge of the Pinoy Youth Dreamers, one of the country's finest grassroots basketball program gets underway last May 23, 2017 at the Ateneo de Cebu Campus.
Teams from NCR, Lipa Batangas, Cebu, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Tacloban and Dumaguete together with the RP Elite 13 under team will vie for youth hoops supremacy during the 5-day hoopfest.
The tournament organized by PYD founder Coach Beaujing Acot is divided into 3 divisions namely 13-under, 16-under, and 18 under.
One of the teams to watch out for in this tournament is the aforementioned RP Elite 13 under team coached by Mark Herrera and assisted by Edwin Ancheta and Benjie Diswe.
According to Coach Mark Herrera, the participation of the RP Elite in the Dreamers Regional Basketball Challenge would further intensify the bond and brotherhood of his players. It is his aim, according to Herrera to have a year-long program, to produce more players to be available in future iterations of the Batang Gilas program.
RP Elite 13 Under Players:
Ian Chua
Joshua Edrozo
JV Lumanog
Prince Alao
James Ganotosi
Javi Jugo
Andre Herrera
Irus Chua
Kevin Flores
Nathan Victoria
Dexter Alapar
All games are played at the Ateneo de Cebu (Old and New Campus)
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Saturn Batteries is a four piece indie rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio. Started in late 2010 by Brad Gibson, the band includes members (along with Gibson) Archie Niebuhr, Alessandro Corona, and Steven Wicks. Gibson describes the band's sound as "melodic guitar rock," but few (including the members of the band, themselves) have had much success trying to label or pinpoint exactly what it is. This lack of classification frees them to do whatever they please with their music.
The band released their debut EP Ever Been in Love? in 2013 and followed it up a year later with another EP, Real Far East. Their yet-to-be-titled debut full length album has been in the works for nearly three years and is expected to be released in the coming months.


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The Selection of the medicine in Homeopathy is very important in order to give speedy , Gentle and permanent relief to the patient.
The Homeopathic medicines are selected very carefully and cautiously.
The most important task for the Homeopathic Practioner or new user is to collect the symptoms which can be classified under these three heads are .
1 General Symptoms
They pertain to the patients , will and Intelligence Desires and Aversions and Hatred and Affection.
For the success of the Homeopathic medicine.
It is very Important to study the mental Symptoms as they Rank highest.
2 Paricular Symptoms
They are burning or pain or choking in throat or swelling in a particular part of the body etc .
3 Modalities
Which mean the relief or Increase or discomfort (Aggrevations) under certain circumstances.
Pressure, Fomentation or lying on bed gives relief etc.
These sets of Symptoms help a lot in selecting the correct medicine.
Therefore, they should be correctly taken out of the patient through Interrogation.


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Monday, May 7, 2012
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22 comments:
- Valerie Griffin said...
those are beautiful photos!
- May 7, 2012 at 3:12 PM
- the girl in the red shoes said...
You are a model! Gorgeous photos! And your Target capris are adorable on you!
- May 7, 2012 at 3:15 PM
- Neely said...
Pretty Pretty! Love the coral pants :)
- May 7, 2012 at 3:20 PM
- Mateya said...
Love those coral crops!!!
What a fun photoshoot...you look great!
- May 7, 2012 at 4:02 PM
- callie ;) said...
casey is so flippin' grown up and pretty!!
- May 7, 2012 at 4:07 PM
- Samantha George-Realtor said...
Loving the coral! I'm loving Casey's hair, too!
- May 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM
- Kate said...
I was literally JUST telling myself, "Do NOT go to Target." And then I saw those capris. Probably going to Target now. Dang it.
And also. The messy side bun? I had forgotten how awesome they were too! I kept my hair short for a while, and now that it's growing out, I had forgotten about all the awesome things it will do!
- May 7, 2012 at 4:34 PM
- Liz with the Lovely Life said...
Isn't NTC AWESOME!!
I started using it last week and I am addicted!!
Looks like you had an awesome week- I am on the hunt for coloured denim- I might have to hop over to Target!!
Have a great week! (My class started today!)
- May 7, 2012 at 4:38 PM
- thecoffeehouse said...
holy model! wow. trust me, you don't need to stop eating. model.
- May 7, 2012 at 5:16 PM
- Ashley said...
I LOVE cleaning out my closet. Best feeling ever.
Those coral pants for a great find!
- May 7, 2012 at 8:41 PM
- The Pink Growl said...
I cleaned out my closet this weekend too and took yet another pile to the Goodwill, and it does feel awesome!
I just downloaded that app - thank you for the advice!
LOVE those coral capris!
- May 7, 2012 at 8:49 PM
- The Not Quite Military Wife said...
Wow your photos are breathtaking! Can't wait to see more!
- May 7, 2012 at 8:51 PM
- Buckeye Couple said...
Woot! Woot! Look at you and your modeling pictures! Hot mama!
You're sister's dress is fab! I can't wait to see my sister in her prom dress this Saturday! :)
- May 7, 2012 at 8:54 PM
- Shannon Dew said...
Umm HELLO pretty lady! Look at you you little model!!
- May 7, 2012 at 9:07 PM
- Haley W. said...
I've been cursed with the shopaholic syndrome as well..it's awful!
Love those coral capris!
- May 7, 2012 at 9:41 PM
- Aly @ Analyze This said...
Whoa! You were a STUNNING model!!! Awesome, Holly!!!
I love those coral pants, too! I just don't think anyone would want to see these things in color! Ha! I'll stick to black!!
- May 7, 2012 at 10:08 PM
- Alexis @ Christian WifeStyle said...
Almost got those capris the other day...definitely going back to try them on! :)
- May 7, 2012 at 10:55 PM
- Audra said...
I'm friends with a model!!!! Neato! ;-) That picture and dress and you are gorgeous! :)
- May 8, 2012 at 11:03 AM
- P!nky said...
LOVE the prom dress!!!
and love me some wine!
- May 8, 2012 at 11:25 AM
- Erin said...
Oh my WORD- her prom dress is soooo pretty! She does not look like a high schooler, that's for sure! ;) Beautiful!!!
I made guac. over the weekend too- can't get enough of it! :)
- May 8, 2012 at 4:21 PM
- Sandy a la Mode said...
i totally need to clean out my closet!!
- May 8, 2012 at 5:08 PM
- Andrea D said...
I love the coral! I've been looking for some light coral jeans but just haven't found the right pair yet :(
And bravo for cleaning out your closet...I literally can't fit anything else into mine, but I hate parting with clothes I can still fit into.
- May 8, 2012 at 6:05 PM


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Doomsday disaster threatens the power of love in: CROSSING IN TIME
by DL Orton
Verdict: CROSSING IN TIME: BETWEEN TWO EVILS #1 is an imaginative journey across the time-space continuum, exploring a different kind of love story.
When an ordinary couple seems to be the key to saving humanity, they both must separately travel across space and time to see whether or not their love truly can stand the test of the ultimate distance in a suspenseful and unpredictable ride.
In this first installment of the CROSSING IN TIME series, D.L. Orton does a thorough job of establishing the characters, stakes, and exact circumstances. The couple at the core of this story, seemingly star-crossed lovers Isabel and Diego — have a clear chemistry and the way in which the chapters switch perspectives, to capture both of their points of view, enables the deep sense of connection they share. Neither one can live without the other and even when they have to hold out hope in times when they're separated, they still manage to muster up the courage to fight — the elements, uncertainty, multiple timelines — for the chance to be together.
This novel takes place against a creative backdrop, throwing the world into apocalyptic mayhem and entrapping scientists, researchers, government officials, and a marine into a secret underground facility to try to pinpoint a cure and figure out the details for time travel. Although Orton does provide this stark difference between settings: above-ground versus underground, in a captivating manner, the story starts to get incredibly convoluted in its attempt to mix together its sci-fi, romance, and apocalyptic themes. It becomes increasingly difficult to figure out what Diego and Isabel's respective missions are, what is causing disaster after disaster to hit the planet, and how anyone is managing to stay alive around the world in the exponentially harsh conditions. The messages that Diego and Isabel send back from the future to the present are enigmas that never quite feel fully solved and the story gets further bogged down by repetitive banter and extensive foreplay scenes between the two lovers.
CROSSING IN TIME: BETWEEN TWO EVILS #1 is an imaginative journey across the time-space continuum, exploring a different kind of love story.


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President Obama recognized the national mentoring partnership between MENTOR, the lead champion for youth mentoring in the United States, and Viacom Inc.(NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading media company, today at The White House. The President applauded their strong commitment to America's children through their partnership to increase mentoring opportunities for youth across the United States in a ceremony in the East Wing that was attended by Larry Wright, PhD, President and CEO of MENTOR, and Philippe Dauman, President and CEO of Viacom, as well as mentors and mentees from around the country.
In talking about the partnership, the President said, "Corporations are stepping up, as well. Viacom, for example, is working with a national nonprofit called MENTOR to provide flex time to employees who sign up to be mentors and to produce educational materials for mentoring organizations across the country."
MENTOR and Viacom have formed a creative mentoring partnership called Get Connected: Be a Mentor, Change a Life. The organizations chose National Mentoring Month to announce their partnership to honor the President and First Lady's unwavering commitment to mentoring and to shine a spotlight on the myriad of quality mentoring programs happening throughout the country. Through Get Connected, Viacom will match its employees with students in the communities in which it operates, including New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Nashville. The Company will provide training for the volunteer mentors, who will make a long-term commitment to the program of at least one year. The mentoring activities will focus on providing guidance and support in the areas of education, day-to-day living and career options. MENTOR will serve as mentoring counsel and guide to ensure Viacom is executing first-rate, quality programming throughout the country and will provide the company and its volunteer employees with state-of-the-art mentoring tools and resources.
Larry Wright said, "We are thrilled with the President and First Lady's support of mentoring. We are also very impressed with Viacom's vision and corporate citizenship. MENTOR and mentoring programs across the US serve more than three million children. There are 17 million children who want and need mentors, leaving a gap of 14 million young people in need. MENTOR serves as a catalyst to close that gap. Viacom is a beacon of hope to those children and we are eager for other corporations to follow their lead."
Philippe Dauman said, "Viacom has a long history of employee activism in our communities. With education being a priority area of focus among Viacom's numerous pro-social efforts, expanding our mentoring activities across the nation is a natural next step. We know what a difference mentoring can make – that it can truly alter a young person's view of what the future may hold. I know that with the expertise of MENTOR guiding our program, our employees' commitment and genuine compassion will have a profound impact on our mentees."
Research has proven that mentoring can help young people significantly by: improving their attitudes toward parents, peers and teachers; encouraging students to stay motivated and focused on their education; providing a positive way for young people to spend free time; helping them face daily challenges; and offering them opportunities to consider new career paths and get much-needed economic skills and knowledge.
For more information on mentoring or how you can become a mentor in your community, log onto www.mentoring.org.


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Endovascular stenting of a chronic ruptured type B thoracic aortic dissection, a second chance: a case report
© Arshad et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2008
- Received: 25 July 2007
- Accepted: 07 February 2008
- Published: 07 February 2008
We aim to highlight the need for awareness of late complications of endovascular thoracic aortic stenting and the need for close follow-up of patients treated by this method.
Case presentation
We report the first case in the English literature of an endovascular repair of a previously stented, ruptured chronic Stanford type B thoracic aortic dissection re-presenting with a type III endoleak of the original repair.
Endovascular thoracic stenting is now a widely accepted technique for the treatment of thoracic aortic dissection and its complications. Long term follow up is necessary to ensure that late complications are identified and treated appropriately. In this case of type III endoleak, although technically challenging, endovascular repair was feasible and effective.
- Aortic Dissection
- False Lumen
- Common Femoral Artery
- Endovascular Repair
- Endovascular Stenting
Medical therapy has been the mainstay of treatment for uncomplicated Stanford type B aortic dissection for many years [1]. However, more recently, endovascular aortic stenting of dissecting thoracic aneurysm has also become a well recognised treatment option [2]. Ongoing studies are currently investigating the long-term safety and efficacy of this technique. The complications of thoracic aortic stenting are also well recognised and graft perforation following endovascular stenting is a known entity [3, 4]. The best treatment modality for the treatment of these complications remains controversial. We report the first case in the English literature of an endovascular repair of a previously stented, ruptured chronic Stanford type B aortic dissection. Our report highlights both the need for awareness of the late complications of endovascular thoracic aortic repair as well as the feasibility of re-stenting in this difficult scenario.
Case presentation
An 82-year-old man, who had previously undergone the first successful endovascular repair of a ruptured chronic type B dissection, presented to us again five years after his first procedure [5].
His original diagnosis of a Stanford type B aortic dissection had been made in 1994. He was initially managed medically with antihypertensive medication alone, however seven years later, he suffered sudden collapse and chest pain. A ruptured false lumen thoracic aneurysm was diagnosed by spiral computed tomographic angiography (SCTA). The aortic dissection extended distally from the left subclavian artery to the left common iliac artery. The coeliac axis appeared to have a common origin from both the true and false lumens, whereas the left renal and inferior mesenteric arteries originated from the false lumen.
He was deemed to be unsuitable for open surgery due to significant medical co-morbidity, including atrial fibrillation, ischaemic heart disease and chronic obstructive airways disease so therefore endovascular treatment of his condition was undertaken [5]. The challenge was to exclude the rupture while maintaining perfusion of his gut and kidneys. This was undertaken using a total of four Gore Excluder endografts (WL Gore & Associates, Flagstaff, Ariz.). This has been previously described [5].
After a stormy post-operative course, he was discharged home with regular clinical and radiological follow-up, but after two years he declined to attend further review.
The initial plan was to perform re-stenting on an urgent basis meanwhile optimising his general medical condition. However, on the third day of admission his condition deteriorated suddenly as he became hypotensive and confused. A decision was made with the patient & his family to perform immediate re-stenting of the thoracic aorta as an emergency.
The patient's postoperative recovery was complicated by postoperative pneumonia requiring intravenous antibiotics. Despite supportive treatment he eventually succumbed on the ninth postoperative day to this respiratory complication.
We believe that this case was the first example of endovascular repair of a leaking, previously stented chronic type B ruptured aortic dissection. Similar graft failures have been documented, although these have either been treated medically or surgically by median sternotomy and open repair [6, 7].
As endovascular repair of the thoracic aorta becomes more common, it is inevitable that the number of long term complications will increase. This case illustrates the importance of long term follow up even when all appears satisfactory two years post operatively. In this case further follow up had been declined by the patient. An endovascular approach is feasible but can be technically challenging. Careful monitoring of the durability of endovascular repair of ruptured chronic aortic dissection will be needed to determine the role of endovascular repair in this situation.
Written informed consent was obtained from the patient's next of kin for publication of this case report and any accompanying images. A copy of the written consent is available for review by the Editor-in-Chief of this journal.
Authors' Affiliations
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- Eggebrecht H, Nienaber CA, Neuhauser M, Baumgart D, Kische S, Schmermund A, Herold U, Rehders TC, Jakob HG, Erbel R: Endovascular stent-graft placement in aortic dissection: a meta-analysis. European Heart Journal. 2006, 27 (4): 489-498. 10.1093/eurheartj/ehi493.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Piffaretti G, Tozzi M, Lomazzi C, Rivolta N, Caronno R, Castelli P: Complications after endovascular stent-grafting of thoracic aortic disease. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2006, 12 (1): 26-10.1186/1749-8090-1-26.View ArticleGoogle Scholar
- Cosin O, Rousseau H, Otal P, Cron C, Chabbert V, Joffre F: Late perforation of a thoracic aortic Dacron graft by a metallic stent-graft component. J Endovasc Ther. 2006, 13 (5): 676-80. 10.1583/06-1881.1.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Hinchliffe RJ, Davidson IR, MacSweeney STR: Endovascular repair of a ruptured chronic type B aortic dissection. J Vasc Surg. 2002, 36: 401-3. 10.1067/mva.2002.125749.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Toyama M, Usui A, Yoshikawa M, Ueda Y: Thoracic aneurysm rupture due to graft perforation after endovascular stent-grafting via median sternotomy. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2005, 27 (1): 162-4. 10.1016/j.ejcts.2004.09.007.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Bockler D, Schumacher H, Ganten M, von Tengg-Kobliqk H, Schwarzbach M, Fink C, Kauczor HU, Bardernheuer H, Allenberg JR: Complications after endovascular repair of acute symptomatic and chronic expanding Stanford type B aortic dissections. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2006, 132 (2): 361-8. 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.02.056.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.


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Good morning! How about a cup of coffee, or two, or three? That is what I am sharing with you today.
The Stamptangle Stacked Tea Cups, from Just For Fun Rubber Stamps, were stamped in black with Memento ink and colored with Copic markers. I used the colors from one of my favorite coffee cups. This image was fussy cut, leaving a narrow edge of white to help it show better on the blue background layer.
The JFF sentiment, Coffee Shared, was stamped on yellow cardstock with Distress Ink. There is nothing more special than sharing time and coffee with a friend.
The background layers of orange and blue decorative cardstock coordinate with the colors used on the coffee cups. Their designs made me think of bubbles and waves and a chilly beach in spring. I just spent some time there with my daughter. The flower embellishment was fussy cut from the design on the back side of the blue cs.
It is also time for the Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. This is my first entry this week.
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Akhanda Deeparadana Darshan
Akhanda Deeparadana Darshan at Sri Kalahasti Temple
Pooja Timings: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pooja Days: Every day Seva
Number of persons allowed per ticket: 1
Ticket Cost: Rs.200
Akandha Deeparadana will be performed right after Naivedhyam to Sri Kalahastheeswara and Sri Gnanaprasunambika deities. This seva will not be performed on Pradosha Nandi Pooja days and during Brahmotsavam. During this Seva Harathi will be offered amid vedic chants and drum beats.
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The saints at Grace Life Bible Church are pleased you chose to visit with us online. Grace Life Bible Church is unique from other churches because we believe that you can understand the Bible for yourself and that we can show you how. The Bible can be an imposing book for many people due to its sheer size and diverse literary styles, however, when the Bible is approached and studied the way God Himself says it ought to be in His word, all of a sudden the Bible makes sense. Rather than a book of contradictions, the Scriptures become a seamless story detailing God's plan and purpose for the universe that He created for himself and our involvement in His plan.
Instead of joining the skeptics, or running for the nearest church exit, consider what Paul writes in 2 Timothy 2:15. He states, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." Did you notice what God just did? He acknowledged that the Bible does say different things in different places and therefore needs to be divided rightly. Simply stated, when we recognize and acknowledge the divisions God himself placed in His word, not only can we understand it for ourselves, but we also have his approval. What a great deal!!!
"Real Answers for Real Life" is the slogan we have adopted at Grace Life Bible Church because we sincerely believe that the right division of God's word provides the answers to people's spiritual struggles. Have you ever struggled with any of the following questions:
- Am I really saved? How do I know?
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If you have ever struggled with any of these issues please accept this open door invitation to study with us at Grace Life Bible Church. If you are tired of trying to follow a system of performance based acceptance and are ready to truly live in the liberating freedom of God's grace, please consider visiting us in person. Take us up on our offer to teach you how to study your own Bible for yourself, so that you can get the profit out of the Scriptures that God has placed there for you.
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You might have noticed that I didn't upload a post yesterday, this was because I was absolutely exhausted. Being in bad need of sleep isn't healthy and can really wear you down if you go for long periods of time without sufficient sleep. In our busy lives it's easy to forget that we need to take time to wind down and catch up on our beauty sleep so I thought I'd create a self-care style post reminding you that you need to get around eight hours of sleep each night to perform to the best of your ability.
Going without sleep can cause a lack of focus, irritability and in general, a lack of enjoyment for life. Physically, it's not good for your body, but also socially, it impacts your relationships as being super tired can force you to act in a way that isn't like you.
So how do I insure I get a good night's sleep?
One of the main things that ensures a good night's sleep is making sure that you're relaxed before getting into bed. Try turning off electronics before you begin to settle down, get all of your work/homework sorted before you're getting ready for bed and spend some time doing breathing exercises so that your whole body is relaxed and your mind is peaceful.
How do you make sure you get a good night's sleep?
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In the past week, a group of year 10 students from Salesian College Sunbury participated in the Reporters Academy at the fifth Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa. They were accompanied by Michelle Adamson and Fr Will Matthews, Rector and the Provincial Delegate for Social Communications in Australia and Pacific.
These students had been prepared and selected to be part of this once in a life time opportunity. They worked hard night and day to make themselves proud, and their school in a professional manner. They were an excellent group of young people who looked out for each other and worked as a team. A group of university students from Samoa also worked alongside with the Salesian students.
They were not the only ones involved in the games. The students of Don Bosco Technical School in Alafua Samoa also took the centre stage both in opening and closing ceremonies. It was great to see two Salesian schools representing and presenting at the games.
The Salesian students and staff were warmly welcomed and accommodated at the Don Bosco in Alafua during the games. They enjoyed warm hospitality by the priests and Brothers the Alafua Community.
Apart from the busyness of the games and reporting, they were also able to look around the island and visit some Salesian places including a new Salesian primary school in Malololeilei. They also had some quality time on pristine beaches soaking up the picturesque natural beauty of Samoa.
The tired looking crew touched down in Melbourne early on Sunday morning after an arduous journey from Samoa via Auckland overnight. The were welcomed by a deputy principal of the college at the airport, and their parents at the college.
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To Understand the Benefits of Fraternalism
12 Weeks - 1 Year
The Phi Challenge seeks to develop balanced leaders that are active and productive within the Fraternity. Utilizing knowledge and skills gained from the Sigma Challenge, Phi focuses on group and individual leadership skills. Through hands on experience, members of the Phi Challenge are truly exposed to the values of Sound Mind & Sound Body, and seek to become better gentlemen, leaders, scholars, and athletes. Additionally, members of the Phi challenge learn the deepest meanings of our Fraternity's cardinal principles: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love. At the conclusion of the Phi Challenge, members will have gained personal, social, and spiritual knowledge about the Fraternity, its members, and themselves.
The Phi Challenge, like the Sigma Challenge, involves written goals and community service, but adds much more.
~Participate in the Phi Rite of Passage
~Meet your new Mentor and review the Expectations of the Phi Challenge
~Join the Phi Challenge Council and attend their bi-monthly meetings advised by the Phi Challenge Coordinator
Expectations of the Phi Challenge:
~Complete the Phi Challenge Action Plan and develop three personal written goals in the Quest
~In your Challenge Council you will: Plan an event to address "Respect for Self and Others" issues:
i. Substance Abuse - alcohol and other drug; and
ii. Relationships - diversity, sexism, and date rape; or
iii. Health - STDs, weight, time, and money
Develop gentlemanly behavior: Etiquette or Sportsmanship
~Plan a Brotherhood event for all Phi Mentors and your Mentees
~Discuss pages 3-8, 11-25, 27-32, 37-46, 47-52, and 179-181 in the Lifetime Responsibility of Brotherhood with your Mentor
~Complete the Milestones section of Sigma Challenge in your Dialogue Journal
~Volunteer as a Mentor to someone in the Sigma Challenge
~Recruit at least one individual for consideration by Recruitment
~Participate in intramurals or leadership role in an organization
~Recruit your Mentor for Epsilon Challenge
~Participate in at least one community service project
~Be actively involved in at least one campus organization for the duration of the Challenge or represent SigEps in intramurals for one season
~Attend an IFC, Pan-Hellenic, or Executive Board meeting.
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A Connecticut man is set to spend nearly a decade behind bars for robbery and weapon charges dating back to an incident more than two years ago.
New Haven resident Shaquille Richardson, 25, has been sentenced to 117 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count of Hobbs Act Robbery and one count of carrying a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence earlier this year.
Shortly before 1:45 a.m. on June 30, 2016, officers from the New Haven Police Department were dispatched to Ferry Street, where there were reports of a man who had been shot. Upon arrival at the scene, police said that the officers found two victims, one who was shot in his left elbow and was bleeding, the other who was bleeding from his nose.
According to police, the investigation determined that Richardson and his co-conspirator, Thomas Johnson, attacked two people after they exited a convenience store in an effort to steal marijuana and money from them. During the scuffle, Johnson shot one of his victims and Richardson struck the other in the face with his gun.
Richardson was arrested at the scene of the robbery. U.S. Attorney John Durham noted that when he was apprehended, Richardson was bleeding from a gash in his hand after one of his victims sliced him with a knife in self-defense. Johnson was arrested on July 28 that year during a traffic stop. At the time of his arrest, Johnson was in possession of the gun he used during the robbery.
Richardson pleaded guilty in court on July 31 this year. Johnson pleaded guilty to similar charges in April and was sentenced to 156 months in prison.
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