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-1. XAVIER. The Musketeers were 8-8 in league play last year, but so were four other teams and when all the tiebreakers were said and done they wound up finishing 10th in the conference. Thats not what Xavier fans remember though. They remember how they won four games in four days to win the Atlantic Ten Tournament, and then went on to take Gonzaga to the wall in the NCAA Tournament. The Musketeers return the core of last years team. Guard Stanley Burrell and forwards Justin Doellman and Justin Cage are all big time players who averaged in double figures a season ago. Drew Lavender, a transfer from Oklahoma, will also be a major asset to the backcourt. Forward Derrick Brown and guard Adrion Graves (both freshman) will be big contributors off the bench as well. This is a very solid team, but if they have a weakness it is in the post. The only thing that really separates them from being a solid first/second round NCAA Tournament team from being a potential top 15 team is the lack of an effective big man. Brandon Cole, who has suffered from injuries since, but is now healthy, will really need to step up if this team wants to do something in March. They have another big man in JUCO transfer Charles Bronson, but neither of those guys are really proven yet. If one or both could prove themselves, the Musketeers will probably dominate the Atlantic Ten and then make some real noise in March. Then again, there are dozens of teams that are just one player away from being able to say that as well.
-2. MASSACHUSETTS. The Minutemen really struggled down the stretch last season, but they return four starters to the lineup this year, including center Rashaun Freeman, who averaged 13.6ppg and 9.3rpg last year. Forward Stephane Lasme was also big in the paint and rounds out one of the best frontcourts in the league. Guard James Life also averaged in double figures and was a terrific outside shooter a season ago. In addition to returning four starters, they also have three transfer players that are eligible for action this season. Etienne Brower, Luke Bonner and Gary Forbes are all big men who will add to the Minutemens already impressive front court. Even though they were just 8-8 in the league a season ago and really struggled down the stretch, this team is loaded this year and has the potential to make a run at an NCAA Tournament spot.
-3. CHARLOTTE. A lot was expected out of the 49ers last year, and although they finished second, they lost five conference games and failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament, which was a huge underachievement for a team that many expected to be in the top 25 for most of the season. They do have one of the strongest backcourts in the country with DeAngelo Alexander (17ppg, 6rpg) and Leemire Goldwire (13.4ppg). JUCO transfer Sean Phaler will also be a big contributor to the guard position. They are unproven in the front court though, especially with the loss of Curtis Withers. Freshman forward David Booker was one of the best high school players in Mississippi a year ago and he could see significant minutes this year despite being a freshman. If he can step up then Charlotte could be a very dangerous team. Afterall, Charlotte is a team that has underachieved when they had high expectations, but yet overachieved when expectations were low. With that in mind, the fact that they are not on anyones radar could be in their favor.
-4. SAINT LOUIS. The Billikens were a modest 16-13 overall last year and 10-6 in league play. They should be better this year with four starters returning. They were one of the best defensive teams in the country last year and that will once again be a major asset for them this year. They have an excellent perimeter game with the three guard tandem of Ian Vouyoukas, Kevin Lisch and Tommie Liddell, all of which averaged in double figures last season and can shoot well from the outside. Inconsistency was a problem last year, and has been ever since head coach Brad Soderberg arrived, but they did show some signs of being a very good team a year ago. Hopefully now that theyre more experienced they can play at a higher level on a more consistent basis. If they have a weakness, its the lack of experience in the post.
-5. SAINT JOSEPHS. The Hawks lost four starters from last years team and are extremely young this year with five freshmen joining the squad. This may be higher than where most people are projecting them, but the Hawks have had a way of overachieving lately. After looking impressive against a brutal schedule out of conference last year, the Hawks got off to a very poor start in conference play, but finished strong by winning eight straight before losing in the Atlantic Ten Championship game in the final seconds. It wont be easy for them to repeat that success, but of the five freshmen, three (Garret Williamson, Darrin Govens and D.J. Rivera were on the Pennsylvania All State team, Jawan Carter was player of the year in Delaware, and Rockwell Moody was an all state player in Virginia. The talent is there for this to one day be a very successful class. It may be somewhat of a rocky start this year, but dont be surprised if the Hawks are better than expected. Forward Rob Ferguson averaged in double figures last year and is the only returning starter.
-6. LA SALLE. This may be hard for Atlantic Ten fans to believe, but La Salle isnt terrible anymore. The loss of Steven Smith will definitely hurt them, but Coach John Giannini has five newcomers which bring more promise with them than any Explorer recruiting class has in a long time. They finished third in the standings last year, which was the highest since the conference was formed and thats what helped them with their recruiting. Dont be surprised to see some of the new guys in the starting lineup. The Explorers also have three starters coming back from last years team, including guard Darnell Harris, who averaged 12.6ppg last season. All and all the Explorers are young and inexperienced, but they surpassed all expectations last year and could easily do the same this year, even without Steven Smith.
-7. FORDHAM. The Rams havent had a winning season since 1992, and won just three games during the 2002-03 season, but they have improved each and every year under Dereck Wittenberg and that is likely to continue this year. Four starters are back from last years team and they should benefit from that experience. Forward Bryant Dunston is a huge asset underneath and averaged 16.1ppg and 7.6rpg last year. Guard Marcus Stout is also a big time player who averaged 13ppg last year. They did lose guard Jermaine Anderson, who was one of their leading scorers last year, but they still appear to be a better all around team. One of the things they didnt do well as a team last year was rebound. If they can step up their front court they will be a much more dangerous team.
-8. GEORGE WASHINGTON. The Colonials were unbeaten in conference play during the regular season, but fell in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament. They were still ranked in the top ten and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament though. However, a very weak out of conference schedule resulted in them getting a #8 seed despite only having two losses. Their schedule isnt a whole lot tougher this year and that will once again be a factor as far as seeding goes come March. They will also have to rebuild this year. Four of their starters are gone and they really only have two high contributing players from last year back in guards Carl Elliot and Maureece Rice, both of whom averaged in double figures last season. They will still look to play an up-tempo type game and rely on their athleticism, but when a team plays that style and lacks experience, they also tend to be inconsistent. Theyll probably lose several games that most would expect them to win.
-9. DAYTON. The Flyers are a hard team to figure out. They did suffer through some injuries last year, but after looking very impressive early in the season they completely melted down right around Christmas time, lost seven straight, and then never really recovered after that. When you look at their lineup, it doesnt make sense. They do have talent in potential, but it was only evident on a few occasions last season. Four starters return, including guard Brian Roberts who averaged 16ppg a season ago. Forwards Monty Scott and Norman Plummer also return to the lineup after averaging double figures a season ago. With the experience and talent they have I wouldnt be surprised if they finish toward the top of the league, but theyll really have to step up more than they did last year in order for that to happen.
-10. TEMPLE. The Owls will have to find a way to replace their top two players from a season ago. They do have three solid players in guard Dustin Salisbery, forward Mark Tyndale and center Wayne Marshall, all of whom were starters last year, but they just dont appear to have the horses to run with the teams at the top of the league. Fran Dunphy takes over as head coach and he will continue to preach defense as a major focal point for this team just as John Chaney did. They will also be very disciplined on offense. Dunphy is a coach that can build the Owls back up to being one of the best in the league, but I dont see it happening this season.
-11. RICHMOND. Coach Chris Mooney won 13 games in his first season last year and ended up going 6-10 in conference play, which is much better than most expected given the personnel he had. This season, seven freshman join the roster, so we may see a lot of new faces. Four starters are also back from a season ago, but none of them were major scoring threats. The Spiders were about as poor a shooting team as exists in the country, and that is one thing that will have to change if they want more wins this year. They do run the Princeton Style offense and play smothering defense, and that enables them to stay close in a lot of games. They also dont go to their bench much, so it will be interesting to see if any of the freshman end up in the starting lineup this year.
-12. RHODE ISLAND. The Rams seem to be chronically in or below the middle of the pack, and this year looks to be no different. Two starters return to the lineup in forward Will Daniels and guard Jimmy Baron. Daniels was the most productive offensive player last year at 11ppg and 5.6rpg. Other than that, they arent particularly strong in any other areas, but they arent particularly weak either. They really struggled down the stretch last year, which is discouraging as well. They just dont seem to have what it takes to compete for the title.
-13. SAINT BONAVENTURE. The Bonnies won just two conference games last year. They really havent recovered since the 2002-03 season when they were slapped with probation and became a national embarrassment when they opted to not play their final two games of the season that year. They do have two decent players in forward Michael Lee and center Paul Williams. Both rebounded well and averaged in double figures last season. They do have two JUCO transfers in Jermaine Calvin and Zarryon Fereti who they are hoping will add some experience to the backcourt. It looks as though wins will once again be difficult to come by.
-14. DUQUESNE. The biggest story surrounding the Dukes was a senseless and apparent random shooting that took place in the offseason. Five Duquesne players were shot and injured coming out of a campus dance. None were killed, but Stuard Baldonado was hospitalized for several weeks and Sam Ashaolu was in serious condition for several weeks. As far as I know Baldonado will not play this season and it is questionable whether or not Ashaolu will ever be able to physically play the game again. They won just one game a season ago, and after a coaching change, they practically had an entire lineup change. Ron Everhart takes over as head coach and only two players are back from a season ago. They have five JUCO transfers and five freshman on campus this year. Center Kieron Achara is also back from an injury and he will be a big presence underneath. The most important thing, though, is for all the players who were shooting victims to make a full recovery.
-For those that missed my first blog entry, each conference preview will also include a random order of finish. It sounds just like what it is. Teams are drawn at random and placed in order. The purpose for this is to demonstrate that at the end of the season, generally every single major and minor media preseason preview (including my own) isnt all that more accurate than simply randomly picking the teams.
1. Xavier
2. George Washington
3. Charlotte
4. Rhode Island
5. Saint Louis
6. Dayton
7. Massachusetts
8. Richmond
9. Saint Josephs
10. Temple
11. Duquesne
12. La Salle
13. Saint Bonaventure
14. Fordham
-Please feel free to send me feedback at email@example.com, whether its good or bad. Some conferences are harder to research and write about than other conferences, so every comment and critique helps so long as its constructive.


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You could work for the organization behind one of the country's largest music festivals, if you land this week's featured position. Plus, check out a roundup of current job openings.
Beginning this weekend, the capital of Texas will be rocking.
The 17th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival kicks off the first of two weekends packed with live musical performances and entertainment.
Named after the PBS show "Austin City Limits," the festival started in 2002 as a one-weekend event, featuring 67 bandsand live performers and 25,000 attendees. It's since turned into a massive two-weekend celebration with upward of 450,000 concertgoers.
Along with the live music, festival attendees can enjoy great food from local vendors during ACL Eats, stop by ACL Market to shop for items from local merchants, or check out the giveaways and events around the park.
This year's lineup features headliners including Paul McCartney, Metallica, Arctic Monkeys and The National.
Want to work for the organization behind this event? Live Nation, parent company of festival organizer C3 Presents, is looking for a marketing manager in Salt Lake City.
Not the job for you? See what else we have in our weekly professional pickings:
Employee engagement and communications supervisor—Puget Sound Energy (Washington)
Managing editor—Amazon (Mexico)
Internal communications officer—Luxottica (Ohio)
Senior communications specialist—Wayfair (Massachusetts)
News editor—Newsday (New York)
Managing editor, communications—GM Financial (Michigan)
Brand and content marketing manager, Uber Eats—Uber (France)
Social media content analyst—Cognizant (Florida)
Communications and marketing manager—Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine (Maryland)
Strategic communications and marketing manager—Department of Education (United Kingdom)
Director of marketing and communications—Water Mission (South Carolina)
Media relations director—Broadcast Music, Inc. (California)
Brand PR director, Patrón—Bacardi (Texas)
Senior manager, internal communications—Capital One (Virginia)
Marketing and communications manager—The Second City (Canada)
Manager, reputation management/media relations—University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Nebraska)
Managing editor—The Northeast News (Missouri)
Content marketing manager—AON (United Kingdom)
Public relations specialist—Vanguard (Pennsylvania)
Marketing specialist, paid search—Salesforce (Indiana)
Copywriter, marketing department—Norton Healthcare (Kentucky)
Creative and content strategist—NetApp (Colorado)
Director of content and communications—Bring Fido (South Carolina)
Marketing manager—Queen's University (Canada)
Editorial assistant—National Wildlife Federation (Virginia)
Senior director of communications—LeTourneau University (Texas)
Senior external communications specialist—Honeywell (New Jersey)
Director of content and creative services—Brigham and Women's Hospital (Massachusetts)
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Man City 0 - Chelsea 1: Ivan the Incredible! Serbian ace Ivanovic earns Blues vital win
MANCHESTER CITY were brought down to earth last night by the genius of Eden Hazard on the pitch - and Jose Mourinho off it.
Six days ago Tim Sherwood claimed City played football from another planet after his Tottenham side were beaten 5-1 at home.
With all respect to the Spurs boss, he is no Mourinho. And the Chelsea coach shot down City, who had won all 11 league games at home this season and not failed to score in the league since November 2010.
Hazard was sensational. Last week Mourinho claimed he could be up with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. This performance suggested he already is.
As for Mourinho - all this talk of his men not being ready for the title is nonsense, especially if he gets his tactics right and his men follow his instructions to the letter, like they did last night.
He sent out David Luiz and Nemanja Matic - who is already looking like a bargain at £21m - to hold, with Hazard, Ramires, Willian and Samuel Eto'o breaking at pace and interchanging all the time, to bemuse and unsettle City.
The goal hero in the 32nd minute was Branislav Ivanovic, amazingly with his left foot. The Serb right-back does not get many, but he gets some vital ones. Before this his previous two were the winner against Aston Villa in Mourinho's second game back and the only goal of the match as Chelsea beat Benfica in May to win the Europa League.
They won't be playing in that next season as they are level on points now with second-placed City and two behind leaders Arsenal.
They have done the double over City, taken four points off champions Manchester United and are the only team to have stopped the Gunners scoring at home in the league, drawing 0-0 at The Emirates.
And his men did not park the bus, instead relying on resolute defence and superb breaks. Eto'o hit a post with a shot, Gary Cahill with a header and Matic smacked a stunning shot against the angle of post and bar - the latter two efforts coming in the second half.
City had their chances too. Yaya Toure came close on a number of occasions and David Silva poked wide twice and saw Petr Cech deny his well-struck free-kick.
Cech - one of many heroes on the night - also denied substitute Stevan Jovetic late on.
But it was Hazard who was the star when it came to attacking. He made the left flank his kingdom, with jinking runs galore.
For the winner in the 32nd minute he found Ramires twice, the second time after drifting to the right and setting up the No 7 for a shot which Vincent Kompany blocked.
But the ball went straight to Ivanovic, who smashed a wonderful, low angled drive which flashed past Joe Hart.
At the back John Terry, Cahill, Ivanovic and Cesar Azpilicueta formed a thick blue line which City, who have been scoring for fun, just could not breach.
Boss Manuel Pellegrini now has to lift his men - scorer of 115 goals this season before last night - after their spell was broken by the magic of Hazard and the cunning of Mourinho.
At the death Matija Nastasic fluffed a great chance. Shortly before Mourinho was furious he had not been sent off for hauling back substitute Oscar on the halfway line.
It was perhaps just as well he did not score - as heaven knows how Mourinho would have reacted!
As it was, he celebrated with a quick punch of the air.
He knows full well his men will now be full of self-belief - especially as they are performing so well in the games that count. Who knows how high they can go.


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Delve into the captivating culture of Hong Kong with this flavorful journey through the tastes of Kowloon and its surrounds. Browse the city's markets, try snacks that highlight its eclectic dining options, and mingle with the locals at Causeway Bay.
After meeting your guide, take a walk through Wan Chai, an area famous for its fascinating mix of ancient tradition and contemporary architecture. Head into the heart of the markets, where you can find a treasure trove of wonderful local food shops. You can notice a change in the scenery when you move towards the historic Blue House, so take your camera out for a few snaps of the distinctive colored façade.
Enjoy a tasting of puffy egg waffles and milk tea, both Hong Kong favorites, before you hop a ride on a double-decker tram. Whiz past Hong Kong's waterways towards Causeway Bay, where a bowl of savory clay-pot rice is waiting for you. Meander through the scenic landscapes of the bay, grabbing more delicious bites such as youzha gui, or deep-fried breadsticks.
Your tour wraps up at one of Hong Kong's best dai pai dong, or pop-up food stalls, where you can enjoy a few last-minute eats.


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Blog 07/10/15
What a week so far.
Bad cold and Partial Seizures for Son this week. The high temperature is causing the many partial events.
My doctors appointment cancelled yet again.
The Guardianship process to be implemented with Solicitor, two appointments cancelled this week. My Son will always require 1:1 support and supervision. Epilepsy seen to that.
School to be contacted. So many things to do.
MY ROLE as mum and carer 24/7 is to make sure he is happy and content. Everything stops when your child is ill. You would go to the ends of the earth to make it all go away.
Epilepsy is just one ambiguous condition. You never know when it's going to strike. It's ruthless - it takes control without asking.
Others have not a clue what to do or to expect. I've stopped explaining to people. Don't have the time or the energy. If not known after 15 years, they'll never understand. Way it is.
Why oh Why will there not be more help offered to sufferers and their carers/families.
It's not a mental illness. It's a neurological condition affecting millions world wide.
It cannot be acceptable for another generation to go through the ambiguity and stigma attached to Epilepsy.
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A budding actress from the borough is preparing to tread the boards in a new production of Cyrano de Bergerac this April.
Samantha Bell, from Wallsend, is one of six young actors from the north east on Northern Stage's paid training programme, NORTH, who will play dozens of supporting roles in the production.
Directed by Lorne Campbell, Anthony Burgess' translation of Edmund Rostand's classic play is a co-production with Northern Stage and takes to the Royal Stage in Northampton from Friday, April 3, transferring to Newcastle from April 29.
Northern Stage artistic director Lorne Campbell said: "Cyrano is scaled up in every way, not just his nose, but his bravery and his vulnerability, his honour and his self-loathing, his soaring poetry and his profound inarticulacy.
"This is what I love about the play, it takes that ridiculous deluded mess of a person we all carry around inside ourselves and lets them out onto the stage, bigger and better while also more absurd and crippled than we could ever be."
Cyrano de Bergerac can be seen at Northern Stage from Wednesday, April 29, to Saturday, May 16.
Tickets priced from £14.50 are available from www.northernstage.co.uk or calling the box office on (0191) 230 5151.


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A debt forgiveness program is a program that exchanges loans for some kind of service. In the United States, most debt forgiveness programs target people who cannot pay back their student loans; however, options for other kinds of loans can include debt consolidation, debt relief services and bankruptcy, according to the FTC.
One of the most prominent debt forgiveness programs is the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This federal program forgives student loans in exchange for working 10 years in a public service job. However, not all loans are eligible. Eligible loans include loans received under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program, according to the Federal Student Aid website.
People who have other types of student loans or other debts can pursue debt consolidation loans, which involve consolidating all debts into a second mortgage or loan. They can also look into relief services such as credit counseling or debt management plans. Bankruptcy can be a last resort for some people, although debts such as student loans and child support are not included in bankruptcy.


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Elana Reiser grew up on Long Island. She has a BA and MA in mathematics from Binghamton University and an Ed.D. in mathematics education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Elana has taught math at St. Joseph's College on Long Island since 2003. However, Elana didn't always want to be a teacher. When she was six she was taking a walk with her dad and he asked what she wanted to do when she grew up. She said that she wanted to marry a rich lawyer with a bad heart.
Elana's latest ebook is available on Amazon
3D Printing in the K-12 Mathematics Classroom: A Beginner's Guide for Teachers
This book is for math teachers with little to no experience with 3D printing who would like to incorporate it into their classroom. Included are reasons why 3D printing is useful in a classroom, logistics of how 3D printing works, example activities for all grade levels, and ways for teachers to think of their own lessons.


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Share a Whiteboard (Mac)
Sightboard uses your HD webcam (and a little magic!) to broadcast an image of your whiteboard to attendees and share your updates in real time, allowing them to collaborate as if they were standing right in front of it. Sightboard can even see behind you as you write on the board and will automatically save snap shots documenting each change you make.
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Share your whiteboard
1. While in session, select the Show My drop-down menu and click A Real Whiteboard
Select the Play icon in the Grab Tab .
1. While in session, click the Whiteboard button in the Screen Sharing pane.
2. The Viewer will launch and start broadcasting your webcam to automatically search for your whiteboard, then display an orange box to suggest the portion of your webcam that it believes is the whiteboard.
3. Use your mouse to drag the blue corners of the box around the screen and align them with the corners of your whiteboard. Once you are satisfied that the orange box represents the area that you want to share with attendees, click Yes, share this.
4. In order to be able to "see" behind you as you write on the board, Sightboard will need a few seconds to focus on it. Click Start countdown to continue, then stand clear of the whiteboard to allow Sightboard a clear view.
5. You're all set to start drawing on your whiteboard!
Pause whiteboard sharing
If you are looking to temporarily put sharing the whiteboard (and webcam) on hold, pause whiteboard sharing rather than stopping it. This will allow you to continue whiteboard sharing without having to set it up again.
You can pause sharing your whiteboardi in the following ways:
- Select the Pause icon in the Control Panel, Grab Tab OR Viewer.
- Select the Pause icon in the Control Panel OR Grab Tab.
Stop whiteboard sharing
When you stop sharing your whiteboard, the Viewer including your webcam and whiteboard will close. If you're looking to temporarily stop sharing, we recommend Pause whiteboard sharinginstead, so don't have to set up and adjust the whiteboard again.
You can stop sharing your white in the following ways:
- Select the green A Real Whiteboard icon in the Control Panel OR the green Webcam icon in the Grab Tab OR the Close icon in the viewer.
Share Your Webcam (Desktop App)
Change Presenter (Desktop App)
Give Keyboard and Mouse Control (Desktop App)
Manage Attendees (Desktop App)
Add Co-Organizers (Desktop App)
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Five Digit Subtraction
Aligned To Common Core Standard:
General Operations
Printable Worksheets And Lessons
- Big Differences Step-by-Step Lesson- This is where place values come in really handy.
- Guided Lesson - I'm
wondering if it would better to center the problems on this one.
My kids always liked it left justified, but I'm just curious, if
it would help to center them.
- Guided Lesson Explanation
- It does take a longer time than I expected to explain these.
- Practice Worksheet - Not
sure I gave enough space to do all the problems. If it is not enough
room, let me know and I'll make adjustments in future pages.
- Matching Worksheet
- I was going to call this one, "Recognizing Your Differences!"
Answer Keys
View Answer Keys- All the answer keys in one file.
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Homework Sheets
Go horizontal with these three sheets to help you kick off or review this skill.
Practice Worksheets
This is one of the most critical skills that we come across at this level. It is tested at almost all assessments I have seen.


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The soil samples where sent to the Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory located on the campus of the University of Massachusetts.
From their website:
Soil Sampling Instructions
"The most critical step in soil testing is collecting the sample. It is important that you take the
necessary steps to obtain a representative sample; a poor sample could result in erroneous
The first step is to determine the area that will be represented by the sample. Soil physical
appearance, texture, color, slope, drainage, and past management should be similar throughout
the area. Avoid sampling very wet or recently fertilized soils. It may be helpful to draw a map
of the property and identify areas where you will collect samples. Using a clean bucket and a
spade, auger, or sampling tube collect at least 10 to 15 subsamples to a depth of six to eight
inches from random spots within the defined area. Avoid sampling field edges and other nonrepresentative areas.
Next, break up any lumps or clods of soil, remove stones and debris, and thoroughly mix
subsamples in the bucket. This step is very important, because only a few grams of your sample
will be used for testing. Once the sample is thoroughly mixed, scoop out approximately one cup
of soil and spread on a clean sheet of paper to air-dry. A fan set on low will help speed the
drying; do not apply heat.
Place dry sample in a UMass Soil Testing Laboratory carton (obtained from the lab) or a plastic
zip-lock bag. Do not submit wet soil samples to the lab. Label each box or zip-lock bag with
your sample ID (you create this: limit of 5 characters). Send your sample(s), completed
submission form and payment to the address listed on the front. Enclose check payable to UMass
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Stringing an Adjustable Choker
We all have special beads that we bought without any plan. Beads we fell in love with for the color or shape. In my collection, a lot of them are by local polymer clay artist Karen Ottenbreit (there is a link to her webpage at the bottom of the article). She does beads and sculptures with wit and whimsy. Sly looking ravens, happy frolicking magpies, and right around Halloween, at one local bead show, she always has something for Halloween.
I named that bead Bart the Brat as soon as I saw it. It has a big cheesy grin and sharp looking eyes. He looks like he's ready to get into trouble. The eye bead was also made by Karen, and it glows in the dark.
As much as I love seed bead weaving, stringing also has it's place. This is simple symmetrical stringing, the easiest kind. It showcases the two beads so they take center stage.
In this example, it's a lot simpler, pearls frame a simple bright red bead. I made this for a close friend who loved the bead and wanted something very simple. The red bead nested perfectly in the base of her throat.
To string an adjustable choker you will need:
- Beads- you'll plan it out according to your tastes. For this necklace, I used mostly 5 mm fire polished rounds, size 11 red seed beads, red accents and black 4mm bicone accents.
- Accent beads for the chain
- Chain- you want a largish chain. It has to be big enough for the clasp. Curb chains or twist curb chains work best.
- Lobster claw clasp to match your chain, check it to make sure it will go into a link easily.
- Head pins and eye pins to match your chain
- Softflex™ beading wire
- crimp beads to match your chain
- Crimp covers if you'd like
- Round nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- crimping pliers
- Ruler
First you'll decorate the chain. There is no reason in handmade jewelry for the back of a necklace not to be a design element. A nice drop of beads makes a pretty accent when you're wearing your hair up. Cut a piece of chain between 4 and 6 inches long. Decide on what kind of drops you want on the chain, and make the drop for the chain. Wrapped Loop Instructions
For my necklace, there is one eye beaded eye pin and one beaded head pin for a nice drop.
Cut a piece of Softflex™ about 18 inches long for a larger neck, or 16 inches for a small neck. Attach it to the unbeaded end of the chain with a crimp tube. I prefer to have about an inch on the short end to thread through beads. Measure your focal bead if you're using one. For a smaller choker, generally about 12 inches long is a good size. For a larger choker, 14 inches long. The chain will adjust well after that. So if you're making a larger choker size, you'll want to subtract the width of your focal bead from 14 inches, then divide that number by 2 for the length each side should be.
String the beads, measuring occasionally until you've reached the halfway point figured. Put on your focal bead, and then repeat the stringing pattern from the first half to match in mirror symmetry.
For my necklace, I added 2 chain accents to hold a bail with the eyeball bead on it in the stringing.
When you get to the opposite end, string on a crimp bead, and attach the clasp. Thread back through some of the beads and clip close, then close the crimp.
The lobster claw just goes into which ever link on the chain is most comfortable to wear.
The focal beads in the bat and eye ball necklace came from Fish Lips and Bird's Teeth Studio.
The chain, bail, crimps, head pins and eye pins all came from Prima Bead
The rest of the beads were from my stash.
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February 27, 2017
Novel insights into pregnancy might reveal a great deal about heart disease risks in women. By studying cardiovascular health and impairments during pregnancy, researchers can detect more than just birth complications; they can detect how cardiovascular disease affects women later in their lives.
Women who have had vascular problems during pregnancy, specifically microvascular or small vessel impairments, may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease years later. "Microvascular disease is actually a more prevalent pathway to heart disease in women compared to men," warns Dr. Janet Catov, primary investigator at Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) and associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services. "The classic heart disease pathway is through large vessel blockages—[known as] atherosclerosis. Plaque accumulates in the vessels and occludes blood flow, ultimately leading to coronary disease. In microvascular disease, the large vessels may be clear, and yet women have heart attacks. It's not the traditional pathway, but the thought is that those small vessel impairments also lead to heart disease."
MWRI's interest in studying microvascular disease is part scientific, part public health. By shedding light on the risks of cardiovascular disease for women through the lens of pregnancy, researchers hope to raise awareness about women's cardiovascular health in general. The misconception that heart disease is not a woman's disease is still, unfortunately, prevalent. Dr. Catov explains, "We're studying these microvascular mechanisms that are really novel, untapped questions. This work, however, is built on twenty years of evidence, much of it done here at Magee, that pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, etc. mark excess heart disease risk for women."
A 4-year, $3.7 million dollar grant from the American Heart Association awarded to Dr. Catov and her colleagues, Carl Hubel, PhD; Robert Powers, PhD; and Jim Roberts, MD, will allow MWRI to examine if and how pregnancy-related blood vessel changes can identify risks of cardiovascular disease in women and help identify new interventions. The study, "Women's Cardiovascular Health and Microvascular Mechanisms: Novel Insights from Pregnancy", looks at women earlier in their life course to examine this potential. MWRI is one of five centers funded by the American Heart Association that is studying heart disease in women, and the only one looking at women in pregnancy. By looking at the relationship between small vessel impairment during pregnancy and later cardiovascular health in women, researchers hope to identify high-risk groups of women and change the course of their cardiovascular health for the better.
Identifying CVD Before a Heart Attack
Heart disease in women doesn't always present the same symptoms as it does in men or even in seniors. By identifying a woman's risk in pregnancy, scientists can better understand causes and intervene before a heart attack happens. "Our notion is that if we could identify a risk [of cardiovascular disease] at pregnancy, many years before a first heart attack, we could potentially identify women very early in their lives where interventions could actually change the course of their long-term health," Dr. Catov explains. Interventions for a high-risk population could be as simple as advising that group see their doctor more regularly or undergo more frequent blood pressure and/or lipid checks.
There's evidence that sedentary time may also be important for women with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Catov adds, "We are asking women about activity—structured activity, how many hours a day do they sit on average, etc. We are planning to look at [that data]…to see if we can identify a high-risk group of women. We are also looking at data that suggests what might change that pathway—an activity or reduced sedentary time might actually be a particularly important kind of intervention for those high-risk women."
Microvascular Impairments Later in Life
One immediate benefit of studying women's cardiovascular health during pregnancy is the ability to understand more about pregnancy complications and how they may be tied to small vessel impairments after a woman has given birth. The epithelium, for instance, is one of these components being studied by Dr. Carl Hubel as a part of this grant. This single-cell layer that lines the blood vessels may play a key role in vascular health in women's later lives.
Dr. Catov's research takes a deeper look at small vessel impairments detected in the placenta and how those might mark women at a higher risk for small vessel disease years after pregnancy. Her hypothesis is relatively straightforward: women who exhibit these small vessel impairments in the placenta will go on to have a higher risk for microvascular dysfunction eight to ten years after pregnancy. "We're using the [Magee Obstetric Maternal and Infant Database, or MOMI] registry—a registry of women who delivered their babies at Magee eight to ten years ago. We have lots of clinical information about the course of those pregnancies and we also very uniquely have a clinical evaluation of the placenta that includes a characterization of small vessel impairments," Dr. Catov explains.
Eight years after the fact, a woman isn't typically thinking about how her previous pregnancy is related to her current health. Dr. Catov says, "We're interested in pregnancy itself as it is a pivotal launch of what Yoel Sadovsky, MD, Director of the Magee-Womens Research Institute, calls the 9-90 story."
"There may well be important markers—for example in my project, the placenta—that are related not only to mom's health but could actually be important for her child's health," Dr. Catov goes on to explain. "We're hoping to leverage this line of inquiry in approaching other important health questions."
Pregnancy: a Pivotal Time for Women's Health
Pregnancy is unique for women not only in a biological sense, but also for being a key time for women to access healthcare. Increased access to health care means pregnancy is an ideal time to assess a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease. "It's also a time when women are really motivated to be healthy," Dr. Catov says. She adds that, "Nearly all women access health care during pregnancy. And that access is not paralleled in her life course until she's in older adulthood. It's not only a key time but it may actually be the only time for ten, twenty years before someone's really looking at her whole health story."
A woman plays a key role in how her family accesses health care, so pregnancy is also a time that can set the stage for a woman's long-term health and the health of her family. By disseminating the information that pregnancy reveals about heart-related health risks, this research study could trigger long-term awareness for many women.
Despite being identified in screening guidelines for women back in 2011, there's still a disconnect between women linking a complicated pregnancy to a potential higher risk for heart disease.
As Dr. Catov talks about the team's research, she invariably finds women in the audience who make the connection. She hears vocal discoveries of, "Oh my gosh, I had preeclampsia, my mom had preeclampsia, I didn't know that this was attached to excess heart disease risk!"
"Pregnancy is a critical, life-changing event—biologic and beyond—in a woman's life. That is an important part of this work, and what brings such passion to me. Women really pay attention to how their experience might be related to their health or their child's health. It's a very powerful experience in a woman's life that I think we could really not only learn more about but would actually motivate women as well."
Want to get involved? MWRI is currently identifying eligible women through the Pitt+Me community. If you are interested in determining your eligibility for the research study, visit Pitt+Me to learn more.


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(TAMPA BAY, Fla.) -- A 74-year-old man has a Bible verse-inscribed necklace to thank after the steel bauble apparently saved him from serious injury from a randomly-fired bullet.
The Tampa Bay Times reports Richard Smeraldo was watching the Fourth of July fireworks at the Safety Harbor Marina in Florida when the bullet fell from the sky, struck through his nose and chin -- missing all bone -- and bore down on his breastbone, only to be blocked by the necklace.
The small steel necklace was a gift from his daughter, who recently survived cancer treatment, and Smeraldo had it engraved with his late mother's favorite Bible verse: "Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
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The sweetest day of the year is here and, as usual, I am going to celebrate wishing you all a chocolate flavor day as my tomo-choco to all my friends! Happy Valentine's Day! \o/
How about tasting a chocolate with Jun-kun?!
Regarding the romantic feeling of today, how about some Juntoshi to melt your heart?!
And a little more of my OTP because today is as sweet as they are – 18 Juntoshi pictures for each V-Day they spent together as Arashi members!
To my dear Riida: sharing our first V-Day together in our house is like a dream coming true! Love you!
Happy Valentine's Day to you all! ♥
Credits: Fanart requested by me and made by nhbsakakude (so, please, don't copy nor share it and don't claim as yours). Gif and pictures from tumblr and weibo, I didn't make any of them, they are not mine, all the credits to the gifs makers and to the people who shared the scans.


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|3 out of 4 Completed Pillows. They are all similar but unique in their own way.
My friend ask me to make something very special for her and her family. After her mother passed away, she wanted something symbolic of her mother, a keepsake made from something of her mom's. My friend came up with the idea of making her mother's favorite t-shirts into pillows. Luckily my friend let me run with the idea and come up with the quilting pattern.
The shirts were all different colors and different materials, so I decided the best way to mix them up would be to quilt them. Then, I came across one shirt that spoke to me. Her mom was a teacher and there was a t-shirt that said "To Teach Is To Touch The Future." I thought what better way than to make this portion the middle of the 4 pillows. It not only symbolized her mom's favorite shirts, but what her mother loved to do, to teach. So the middle of each pillow was the graphic portion of the "Teach" shirt.
I started by sketching out a basic graph design and for some reason I just thought a heart would be the best design for the pillows.
I thought a good size for the pillows would be 18 x 18. I'm not a very experienced quilter, so my pillows actually ended up a little smaller than that, but I cut each shirt into 6 x 6 squares. Luckily that made for very simple math. Quilts are so mathematical and very precise, you truly cannot just throw one together.
The 6 x 6 squares gave me 3 rows of 3 squares.
I laid all my pieces out and then decided how to cut each piece, at this point they are just folded.
Then I cut diagonal sandwich style in the right/left top corners and the middle row right/left ends. On the top row middle and bottom row middle I cut using my quilting board as you see below on the 30 and 60 degree diagonals. The very middle square and bottom right/left squares stayed a 6x6 piece.
After this, I sewed each horizontal row together.
At this point, you line everything up and sew each row together.
(The back of the pillows were just plain squares and you do the same thing as them.)
I lined the inside of the pillows with one of her mother's favorite colors. I serged the front to the purple lining and a back to the purple lining making sure the front is facing out.
At this point I sewed the two sides right sides together leaving the bottom of the pillow open for a zipper. and I inserted a zipper on the bottom that way she can easily take the pillow cover off for washing.
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|Pillow back (I used a pink zipper on the bottom - Pink was also her favorite color)
Lastly, I used a pre-made pillow form to help the pillow hold its shape, zipped it up and they were ready for display. My friend actually surprised her siblings and father with the pillows for Christmas.
I think they turned out pretty amazing if I do say so myself, and it is a great keepsake!
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B.C.'s Bowron LakesFind serenity in a canoe as you explore the 72 miles (116 km) of lakes and rivers is an oasis to discover.Bald eagles, osprey, moose, mink, beaver, bears and a wide variety of bird life will captivate you as you gently float along the water.
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Yukon's Tombstone Territorial ParkTombstone is 'real' wilderness. Wild, remote, and rugged, Tombstone Territorial Park is 543,631 acres (219,999 ha) of protected wilderness. Explore this area by foot when the tundra valley erupts with color. Or experience the views and the park's wildlife as you cruise up the Dempster Highway. This place should be on everyone's bucket list – it is out of this world!
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Welcome to the first Friday Favorite! Every Friday I will post something or someone that I love and/or am currently obsessed with. This Friday, I'm profiling Adele. I have an unhealthy obsession with this woman and I'm not afraid to admit it.
If you ever watch her or read her interviews she's so real and also incredibly humble about her amazing talent. I was thrilled when she swept the Grammys last weekend because she deserved every award she was nominated for. I've had her album ever since it came out and I am still not tired of any of her songs, which is saying something for me. Whenever I listen to Adele, I feel like she just gets me and her voice puts my soul at ease as I drift away to another place. And, she is one of the few singers that sounds the exact same live as on recording. Adele is a boss.
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After learning about Siftables by way David Merrill's recent presentation at TED, I find myself wondering why educators and others have created so few kinesthetic learning tools.
Once students get beyond the primary grades, the learning tools we employ most predominantly, are pen, paper and keyboard. Maybe Siftables will lead us to rethink the tools we use to reach learners that prefer modalities beyond reading and writing?
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Computational models in herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) research are revealing new insights into how this virus maintains its long-term balance of latency and reactivation inside the human body. By using math to model how the virus spreads in its host, VIDI senior fellow Dr. Josh Schiffer found some surprising results – including the finding that very small amounts of virus may be constantly released from neurons, where the virus normally lies dormant. This tiny trickle of virus is enough to trigger HSV-2 reactivation episodes, which include genital lesions and viral shedding, where viruses break free of infected cells en masse.
"It's like a continuum of tiny sparks that occasionally set off larger fires," Schiffer said.
HSV-2 is a common virus, infecting approximately 16% of Americans. For many, HSV-2 poses little danger, causing either genital ulcers or no symptoms. After initial infection, in most cases the virus is rapidly cleared from the genital skin and remains latent in neurons near the genitals. Yet HSV-2 is considered a major public health threat, in part because HSV-2 infection greatly increases a person's chances for acquiring HIV, or if they are already HIV positive, the likelihood of transmitting HIV through sexual activity. Additionally, the virus can be dangerous for immunocompromised people, occasionally causing pneumonia and hepatitis. Babies born to HSV-2 positive mothers are at risk of acquiring neonatal herpes – transmission at birth is rare but often fatal to the infant.
Modeling can be a useful tool for studying pathogens because of the nature of infectious disease, Schiffer said. The spread of a virus from person to person or from cell to cell is a nonlinear process, meaning that the chances of a person or a cell becoming infected can change depending on how many infected people or cells they come into contact with.
"That fundamental concept can only be addressed with certain kinds of equations," Schiffer said. Epidemic modeling, which focuses on disease spread among multiple people, is a well-established field, but models of infection within a single person are lacking for many diseases, he said.
Schiffer and his colleagues created models based on clinical data gathered on HSV-2 over the last decade by groups led by VIDI member Dr. Larry Corey and affiliate investigator Dr. Anna Wald. Schiffer created a stochastic model for HSV-2 infection in which the probability of infection of a given cell is calculated at very small intervals. He then ran multiple computational simulations of an HSV-2 infection event to reveal general trends of infection.
Using known parameters based on experimental results, Schiffer asked how often and how much virus is released from neurons. He found that the clinical data could only be reproduced in his model when the parameters were set so that a tiny amount of virus was constantly released. This finding has clear clinical implications, Schiffer said, as antiviral drugs such as acyclovir are known to reduce HSV-2 reactivation and transmission, but don't knock them down to zero.
"This finding tentatively points to one of the challenges of treating HSV-2, which is that you don't need a lot of virus to come from the neurons to stimulate the system," Schiffer said. "Additionally, it's not even clear if the drug enters the neuron, so if it's only working peripherally, it would be a very tough system to shut down."
The model also indicates that more severe lesions or shedding episodes with higher amounts of virus result in recruitment of a larger number of T cells. When taken together with previous work by VIDI staff scientist Jia Zhu and others showing that CD4+ and CD8+ T cells persist in the genitalia for months after HSV-2 lesions are cleared, these results could explain why HSV-2 infection increases the risk of HIV acquisition. Since HIV primarily infects CD4+ T cells, the increased number of these cells in the genitalia of HSV-2 infected individuals could make it easier for HIV to gain a toehold. Clinical tests showed that acyclovir did not decrease HIV transmission or acquisition, even though it reduces HSV-2 reactivation rates.
"In order to truly test the hypothesis that controlling HSV can decrease HIV acquisition and transmission, you would need to completely eliminate shedding in the genital tract," Schiffer said. "The intervention that we used, while the best available, did not shut down herpes shedding. So it really brings us back to the drawing board: How can we eliminate shedding?"
Schiffer, who just received a fundable score on a K23 grant that will allow him to continue his work at the Center for the next five years, now plans to incorporate drug activity into his models, and ask what happens to shedding at different drug levels. He is working with postdoctoral fellows Abigail Waucher and Ramzi Alsallaq to figure out how much HSV-2 shedding is required for transmission, and how the virus spreads from cell to cell during a reactivation event. In the future, Schiffer hopes to apply his models to such diseases as influenza and dengue by collaborating with experts on these infections. He also hopes to establish collaborations in which experimental data could be generated specifically for the model.


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The Invisible Gifted Child: Mislabeled, Misdiagnosed, Unidentified and Misunderstood
Gifted kids do not all fit the common perception of gifted. Many go unidentified or misdiagnosed, so while these kids may know that they're different, they have no idea what it is they're doing wrong (spoiler alert: it's nothing). Move from misunderstanding to recognizing giftedness in children who are not typical. Learn how to help these kids and those around them understand why they're different from others, and create a supportive environment for them to thrive.
The Frustrating Discussion Dialogue: No Wonder My 2E Child Feels Misunderstood ~ A 2E Fox Revived (Carolyn Fox)
Every time I have to give details or a more involved explanation on my 2e son's special needs and giftedness, I cringe. I sigh. I tailspin. We've just moved (again). I have to register my son with a new GP. I am dreading it. I have to go through the laundry list again and get the glazed doughnut eyes and the blank stares all over again. Every time it's the same song and dance.
Giftedness Diguised: Misunderstood. Mislabeled. Misdiagnosed. ~ Raising Lifelong Learners (Colleen Kessler)
Behavioral issue? Attention disorder? Sensory seeker? Anxiety riddled? Maybe… maybe not. When an alphabet soup of diagnoses doesn't solve anything, it's time for teacher, parents, caregivers to look deeper. Maybe then we'll all see our brightest minds for who they truly are meant to be. Maybe then those misunderstood kiddos can get the support, accomodations, and, most importantly, the attention they deserve.
How We Missed It ~ Wibbly Wobbly, Neuro-UNlogical Stuff (Anya Warde)
Builder Boy was about to turn 10 years old when he was officially identified/diagnosed as autistic (ASD1). Early Bird was almost 8 when he was (ASD1). We didn't have a clue about either until Lady Bug was first identified as ASD3. Why did it take almost a decade for us to see it? How did we miss it?
I See You ~ Laughing at Chaos (Jen Merrill)
Mislabeled. Misdiagnosed. Misunderstood. Missed. Unidentified. Invisible. Hidden in plain sight. Twice-exceptional.
I See You, Son ~ Homeschooling 2e (Mary Paul)
A letter to my son – the invisible, misunderstood 2e child. I want him to know that despite all the judgement and misunderstanding he faces from others, I support him. We support him. And we believe in his potential.
Misunderstood and Gifted: How to Parent When the Label Doesn't Fit ~ Not So Formulaic (Ginny Kochis)
Professionals and Educators love labels. Sometimes, those labels are wrong.
Those Crazy College Years: Misdiagnosing Mental Health in Early College Students ~ Everyday Learning (Alessandra Giampaolo)
Highly and profoundly gifted students with a host of overexcitabilities – not a whole lot of experience with advocating for their own health care – and a health care system that generally allows about 15-minutes before a diagnosis is made – are at risk for mental health misdiagnoses and unnecessary prescriptions.
Troublemakers and Miscreants ~ The Fringy Bit (Heather Boorman)
The picture of the typical kid referred for gifted evaluation: sits nicely in class, raises hand to answer every question, aces all tests and quizzes, wants to please the teacher, is typically fair-skinned, middle class, and generally well put together. These kids could be gifted, sure. But, the reality of gifted often looks more like this…
The Twice-Exceptional Child: Hidden in Plain Sight ~ Gluten-Free Mum (Kathleen Humble)
If there is one thing my life has hammered into me over and over again, it's that with twice-exceptional children, their struggles and abilities can be hidden in plain sight. It has certainly been the case for us. Again, and again, and again. For us, hitting a developmental milestone on time has become not a sigh of relief, but a 10 metre high red flag.
We. Misunderstood. ~ Free Learning (Julie Uzelac Schneider)
In short, being misunderstood is something that arises because, as Stephen R. Covey so aptly pointed out, "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply."
So then the best thing we can do prevent misunderstanding is to hold space with each other…
It is so simple that it is almost like doing nothing except walking alongside me. You will hear about my good days and know I'm not bragging. You will bear witness to my bad days and know that I'm not a bad parent. And I will do the same for you. That is how we all will be less misunderstood.
Resources for Understanding Giftedness
Giftedness is not just test scores or academic achievement. It's not all difficulties, either. Jokes about duct tape and soundproof closets aside, it can be helpful to understand what your child is feeling, how they are developing, and what they were thinking when they asked that unusual question or performed that dangerous experiment alone out in the shed (and how do you explain the damage to your neighbors?). After all, not all children are gifted and all gifted children do not learn alike. These kids are asynchronous, intense, and endlessly fascinating to live with. Sometimes their giftedness may be easy to communicate to others in the community, but sometimes it's hidden by twice exceptional (2e) issues or by the expanded complexity of race and culture (Gifted Cubed). Having a gifted or 2e teenager can add a whole new layer of complication to parenting. Additional resources here give some perspective to those of us raising such children and reassure us that we are not alone.
Don't miss these topical books from GHF Press:
Making the Choice: When Typical School Doesn't Fit Your Atypical Child
by Corin Barsily Goodwin and Mika Gustavson, MFT
A concise guidebook for parents considering their educational choices, Making the Choice discusses how to balance the emotional and academic needs of gifted and 2e children, their parents, and their families. In Making the Choice, Corin Barsily Goodwin, Executive Director of Gifted Homeschoolers Forum, and Mika Gustavson, MFT, demystify and de-mythify some of the perceived barriers to homeschooling and other alternatives. For those families wondering if alternative education is an option they should consider, Making the Choice offers ideas, guidance, and encouragement to fully evaluate the option.
If This is a Gift, Can I Send it Back?: Surviving in the Land of the Gifted and Twice-Exceptional
by Jen Merrill
When is life like a prize fight, a garden, and a quiz show, all hurtling down the road on an office chair, wrapped in song? When you're living in the land of the gifted and twice exceptional. Jen Merrill, author of the Laughing at Chaos blog, brings laughter, tears, and honesty to her latest book by GHF Press, If This is a Gift, Can I Send it Back?: Surviving in the Land of the Gifted and Twice Exceptional. Join Jen on her journey through discovery, understanding, and acceptance, as she copes with the challenges that only the gifted and twice exceptional can create. So, pull up a chair, pour a glass of wine, and start reading. You'll swear Jen's written about you!
GHF also offers resources for understanding your gifted/2e child's social needs and finding community for yourself and for your child. Check out our online classes, where kids make friends and gain mentors. Dear GHF also answers questions about
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- Happiest Homeschooling Moments: Personal Stories, Inspiration and Tips
- Gifted Children: Transitioning Between Public School and Homeschool
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- The Difficulties of Being Gifted
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- Choosing Extracurricular Activities for Gifted Children with Overexcitabilities in Mind
- Preparing for Their Future: Parenting Gifted Teens and Tweens
- Gifted 2E Kids: What Makes Them Twice-Exceptional
- Recognizing Giftedness in Our Children and Ourselves
- Loving the Unexpected Gifts of Giftedness
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- The Highs and Lows of Gifted Parenting
- Discovering the Depth and Breadth of Giftedness
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- Bullying Across the Gifted/2e Lifespan
- Perfectionism and Other Gifted/2E Quirks
- Gifted at Different Ages & Stages
- A Day in the Life of a Gifted Homeschooler
- How Do You Say "Gifted"?
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- Homeschooling & Parenting Gifted/2E Kids into the Teens (and Beyond)
- Staying Motivated throughout the Homeschool Year
- Surviving & Thriving at the Holidays with a Gifted/2E Kid
- Homeschooling a Gifted 2e Kid
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- Homeschooling: Where and How to Begin
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JOHN O. BEHRENS Institute for Land Information ( ILI )MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED BY ASPRS
The ASPRS Foundation has just announced the JOHN O. BEHRENS Institute for Land Information MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. The purpose of the Award is to encourage students/persons who have an exceptional interest in pursuing scientific research or education in geospatial science or technology or land information systems/records to enter a professional field where they can use the knowledge of this discipline to excel in their profession. Initially, this annual scholarship will consist of a certificate and a check in the amount of $1,000 and a one-year student membership (new or renewal) in the Society.
The Scholarship is made to an under-graduate student currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or university in the United States for the purpose of pursuing a program of study that prepares them to enter a profession in which education in geospatial science or land information disciplines will advance the value of those disciplines within that profession.
Please note that the deadline for scholarship applications this year is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2008. This is two months earlier than usual and has necessitated the earlier deadline due to the earlier date of the 2009 Annual Conference (March 9-13 2009).
Please select the following link for details on the 2009 scholarships and awards, the current scholarship application, AND THE NEW APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
- JOHN O. BEHRENS Institute for Land Information ( ILI ) MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- The Abraham Anson Memorial Scholarship
- The Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship is now valued at $3,000, an increase of $1,000 over the 2008 grant!
- The Leica GeoSystems Internship is now the ERDAS Internship
Questions? Contact Jesse Winch, Scholarship Administrator
ASPRS: The Imaging & Geospatial Information Society
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Oh Yeah, Warner Bros. Is Going To Pay For & Distribute 'The Hobbit' Everywhere Too
In not so shocking news, MGM has a bit of cash crunch, thus the idea of them distributing or even somehow paying for "The Hobbit" was kind of hilarious.
So in an inevitable bit of news, it was been announced today that Warner Bros. will handle both domestic and international distribution for Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit," which should make shareholders very, very happy. As for MGM, they will cling to the international television licensing rights to the film. In addition, according to Deadline, they will be taking on the full financing of the picture as well. However, the real piece of juicy, potentially exciting news is mentioned in a bit of a throwaway line.
Updating his original report, Mike Fleming reports that as the production gears up to shoot next month, a few notable names are still needed to be officially nailed down, including Ian McKellen (who confirmed he was coming back) and Orlando Bloom (reports of his potential involvement surfaced last month). In addition, he adds that he's "heard talk of conversations" with Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis. We'll pause as the Internet loses its mind.
Now, bear in mind, this is pretty speculative at this point. However, when Deadline makes this kind of mention, it's certainly worth listening to. Gollum is introduced in "The Hobbit" and factors into the story but Frodo is nowhere to be found; if we had to guess Serkis reprises his role as Gollum (hardly shocking) and Wood cameos at the end of part two as Frodo to help bridge into "The Lord Of The Rings" trilogy.
So far Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Richard Armitage, Aidan Turner, Rob Kazinsky, Graham McTavish, John Callen, Stephen Hunter, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Sylester McCoy, Adam Brown, Mikael Persbrandt, Ryan Gage, Jed Brophy and William Kircher are all confirmed and we figure more announcements are imminent. The film will shoot in 3D with Peter Jackson at the helm, with the first picture landing in theaters in December 2012.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Merry and Bright ...
6 comments:
- Stella said...
All your creations in this post are beautiful but my favorite is that mini album; I LOVE it!
- Wed Oct 13, 02:08:00 PM 2010
- Gitte said...
Hello. I've been following your blog for some time at I just want for say, your blog is one of mine favorite. Allways inspiring and beautiful cards.
Best regards
- Thu Oct 14, 07:10:00 AM 2010
- rosy3108 said...
so gorgeous!
- Thu Oct 14, 09:37:00 AM 2010
- Maureen said...
Beautiful projects - you have such a way with all those embellishments! Thank you for the info on the twill tape - I'm checking out the store now!
- Thu Oct 14, 11:43:00 AM 2010
- Marianela said...
Divinossss! la primera tarjeta me encanta ;)
- Thu Oct 21, 06:43:00 AM 2010
- Pattyjo said...
I am one of your blog followers and enjoy your cards so much. I never seem to post very often and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your blog and the beautiful things you make. You are so clever and talented and you inspire me to go to my stamping area and make a card now and then. I can never make cards as beautiful as yours, but you inspire me to try lace or buttons, even rick rack. You are a wonderful artist! I for one appreciate you.
Joelyn :+)
- Sat Oct 23, 11:43:00 AM 2010


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NCAA to Former Head Men's Basketball Coach at Indiana: Get Bent!Posted by rtmsf on June 30th, 2009
What's odd about this report is that nowhere in the entire ten-page document is Kelvin Sampson actually named. For some reason, the NCAA repeatedly referred to Sampson as "Former Head Men's Basketball Coach" at Indiana University. The only other identifier is the infractions report number (287), so how can we be certain that they're imposing these restrictions on Sampson? What if Bob Knight tries to return next season? Or Branch McCracken? Everett Dean? Will they too have to carry the weight of these penalties as a "Former Head Men's Basketball Coach" as well?
All kidding aside, let's all agree to not talk about the Current Assistant Basketball Coach for the Milwaukee Bucks ever again. Or at least until some snivelling school desperate for Ws gets it in their heads that, "hey, we can hire a second-rate F4 coach for peanuts and all we have to do is track his phone calls! We can do that!" RTC sets the over/under on a collegiate job offer for the CABC of the Bucks at two years (2011).


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For consumers who are mandated for sex offender treatment by NYS Parole, County or Federal Probation, we provide assessment, multi-phased group counseling, individual therapy, and psychiatric services. We incorporate defendant's behavioral and criminal history into our ongoing assessments and require a strict behavioral contract that includes ongoing coordination with the referral source. Drug testing and polygraph technology are interventions used in conjunction with verbal therapy and care coordination.
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