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Olympus E-5 Review
The Olympus E-5 is a very feature-rich DSLR aimed at professional users. This Four-Thirds camera is built around a 12 megapixels LiveMOS sensor capable of 5 FPS continuous shooting, ISO sensitivities up to 6400 and 720p HD video recording. Its built-in stabilization system claims up to 4 stops of advantage over hand-holding. These core features are packed in a large professional-grade body with dual-control dials, a 100% coverage viewfinder and top-notch weather-sealing.
This new Olympus flagship DSLR has one of the most complete feature sets among DSLRs and a number of rare and unique capabilities. It inherits features of previous Olympus DSLR including a dual-axis digital-level, dust-reduction, live-view, a rotating rear LCD, an illuminated status display and dual memory-card slots. While the E-5 resembles its predecessor, the E-3, the new sensor changes quite a few key specifications. The biggest change being the addition of video capability with internal mono sound or external stereo sound recording. A larger LCD with four times higher resolution brings the E-5 up to par with other modern offerings.
This detailed review takes a close look at the Olympus E-5 in terms of features, ergonomics, usability, performance, image quality and photographic controls. As their new flagship DSLR, the E-5 sports the following features:
- 12 Megapixels image sensor with 4:3 aspect ratio.
- Four-Thirds mount with 2X crop-factor.
- Built-in image stabilization.
- Built-in dust-reduction.
- Dual-axis digital level.
- Automatic and selectable ISO from 100 to 6400.
- 1/8000s to 60s shutter-speeds, plus bulb up to 30 minutes.
- 11-point dual-cross auto-focus system.
- Focus point selection: automatic among 11, automatic among 5 or single-point.
- Focus modes: single-shot, continuous, manual, single DMF and continuous DMF.
- Automatic, preset, kelvin and custom white-balance.
- While-balance fine-tuning in 15 steps along 2 axis.
- Image parameters: Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, adjustable in 5 steps.
- Gradation options: auto, normal, high-key and low-key.
- Full manual controls, PASMB exposure modes.
- Metering modes: multi-segment, center-weighed, spot, highlight spot and shadow spot.
- Exposure compensation, -5..+5 EV, in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments.
- Flash compensation, -3..+3 EV, in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments.
- Built-in popup flash, hot-shoe and sync-port for external lighting.
- 100% coverage 1.15X magnification viewfinder.
- Rotating 3" LCD with 920K Pixels.
- Image review with luminance and RGB histograms.
- Exposure bracketing: 2, 3 or 5, 0.3 to 1 EV increments, 7 frames 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments.
- White-Balance bracketing: 3 or 9 frames, 3 step sizes in each axis.
- ISO bracketing: 3 frames, 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps.
- Flash bracketing: 3 frames, 1/2 or 1 EV steps.
- 5 FPS continuous drive, unlimited JPEG or 16 RAW.
- Self-timers: 12s and 2s
- Wired and infrared remote trigger: Instant or 2s delay.
- Mirror Lock-Up delay: 1/8 to 30s.
- Multiple exposure and RAW image blending, maximum 4 frames.
- 1280x720 @ 30 FPS 16:9 aspect-ratio movie-mode, with or without sound.
- Built-in mono or external stereo microphone for movie audio.
- Depth-of-field preview.
- Live-view.
- JPEG, RAW and JPEG+RAW modes.
- Configurable JPEG aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, 3:2, 1:1, 5:4, 7:6, 6:5, 7:5 and 3:4.
- Auto-Exposure-Lock (AEL) and Auto-Focus-Lock (AFL) button.
- Highly customizable buttons and dials.
- Dual control-dials.
- Weatherproof body.
- Illuminated top status panel.
- Lithium-ion battery.
- Compact Flash and Secure Digital Extended Capacity memory slots.
Suitability - What is it good for?
Since DSLR cameras represent the high-end of digital cameras, they are generally suitable for most types of photography. The versatility of interchangeable lenses brings SLR cameras their greatest potential. The Olympus E-5 is no exception, it is suitable for every type of photographic subject.
Feature-wise, the E-5 has just about everything. Other DSLR models distinguish themselves mostly by the choice of lenses available to them and ultimate performance. With a top continuous drive speed of 5 FPS, the E-5 is not among the fastest but it does manage to shoot continuously until a fast memory card fill up. The maximum ISO of 6400 may seem low compared to recent offerings but it is the usable range that matters the most, astronomical ISO sensitivities are rarely usable. What does work for low-light is the E-5's built-in stabilization system which, once combined with a fast lens, make it usable to extremely low light-levels.
For specific photographic subjects, lens versatility is most important. The Four-Thirds mount is relatively new and was specifically designed for digital cameras. This means that Four-Thirds lenses tend to be lighter, smaller and have brighter maximum apertures than comparable lenses for other systems. There are offerings from Olympus, under the Zuiko name, and third-party lenses from Sigma. Zuiko rectilinear lenses start at 7mm and reach 300mm, which is equivalent to an extremely wide 14mm and a rather long 600mm, respectively in 35mm-equivalent terms. This is suitable for most photographic subjects, although super-telephoto lenses are limited. The Zuiko system offers several unique lenses, including the world's only F/2 zooms.
The Olympus E-5 has a tough weather-sealed body that makes it more suitable for rough environments. When used with a compatible weather-proof lens, it can withstand rain, snow and dust without problems. This DSLR is larger than most and even heavier than some full-frame models. This means the E-5 is not ideal for candid and street photography. Dual memory card slots let this DSLR use all the most popular types of memory, including the fastest Compact-Flash cards and SDXC cards. Power is provided by a proprietary Lithium-Ion battery and an optional battery-grip which takes AAs for increased versatility.
Capability - What can it do?
The Olympus E-5 is an extremely feature rich camera, with only two models to date offering most of the same features. Just like all DSLRs, this one offers full manual-controls, multiple metering modes, custom white-balance, manual focusing, control over image parameters, high-ISO capability, RAW shooting and a reflex optical viewfinder. As a professional-grade DSLR, the E-5 also has all the capabilities required by such cameras: dual control-dials, a 100% coverage viewfinder, a weather-sealed body, high-speed continuous drive, continuous autofocus, AEL/AFL, depth-of-field preview and spot-metering. These and other significant functions of the E-5 are covered in detail in this review section.
The 12 megapixels sensor in this DSLR can capture images suitable for high quality prints up to 20" x 15". This sensor complies with the Four-Thirds specifications and has a 4:3 aspect ratio with a 2X crop factor. This aspect-ratio is the same as non-widescreen displays and televisions and is slightly closer to a square than the standard 3:2 aspect ratio of most DSLRs. The ISO sensitivity can be automatically or manually set between 100 and 6400. The limit of Auto ISO is configurable in 1/3 EV stops from 200 to 6400 via a custom setup option. It defaults to ISO 1600.
The sensor is mounted on a movable plate which provides image stabilization for all lenses, regardless of focal-length and aperture. Not only is this a cost-saving feature, because the cost of stabilization is not incurred for each lens, but it also enables stabilization for lenses which have no stabilized counter-parts such as fast lensesLenses with a large maximum aperture such as F/2 or wider. and fisheye lenses. Combined with a maximum ISO of 6400 this can serve to take pictures in extremely low light. The sensor can also vibrate to shake off dust, a feature which Olympus pioneered and remains extremely effective but sticky dust can still require the occasional wet-cleaning.
This DSLR has a P, A, S, M and B exposure modes. The shutter-speed range is 1/8000 to 60s in all modes except for bulb which supports exposures up to 30 minutes. This is comparable to high-end cameras and is suitable for ultra-fast action and low-light photography. Photographing star-trails can require even longer exposures which can be simulated using a technique called exposure-stacking as long as long-shutter noise-reduction is turned off to avoid a gap between consecutive exposures. There are 5 metering modes on the E-5: Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Highlight Spot and Shadow Spot. The first 3 are typically found on most cameras, the latter 2 are unique to Olympus. Highlight Spot lets one take a reading off of a highlight rather than a mid-tone grey. Shadow Spot lets one take a reading off a shadow area instead. The premise for these modes is simply that identifying what falls into a highlight or shadow where details are desired can be easier than identifying what is exactly a mid-tone. The Olympus E-5 also lets one bracket up to 7 frames of exposure, either shot-by-shot or continuously. It can also capture a 3-frame exposure-bracket by varying ISO or Flash power.
Colors can be rendered using an excessive variety of color modes, 18 actually. The is an iEnhance color mode which renders colors depending on the capture mode, usually producing dramatically over-saturated images. The more typical Vivid, Natural, Muted and Portrait modes are all there. The remaining modesMonotone, Custom, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Granny Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia and Dramatic Tone are sometimes called Effects or Filters. These added modes feel out of place on such a high-end camera as advanced users prefer to leave irreversible effects out of their workflow. Each color mode has adjustable parameters of Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation and Gradation. There are 5 noticeable steps for each except Gradation which has 3 plus an Auto mode. Gradation refers to the overall brightness without affecting exposure, only affecting how colors are shown.
There are quite a few white-balance controls on this digital SLR. Auto mode uses an external white-balance sensor which measures light falling on the camera. There are also 7 presetsSunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Underwater and Flash. There is a custom white-balance system with 4 memories. A custom option allows a button to be mapped to 'One-Touch White-Balance' which lets the camera quickly set a custom white-balance. White-balance can also be specified in Kelvin degrees. All white-balance settings are fine-tunable in 15 steps along 2 axis. There is also a white-balance virtual bracket which captures a single shot and saves it 3 or 9 times with different white-balances. This is controlled by choosing one or two axis and among three step sizes. When choosing two axis, the camera saves 9 images, giving all the possible adjustment combinations.
This DSLR has a fairly standard set of drive modes, which including continuous shooting at up to 5 FPS. A slower burst rate can also be chosen. There are 2s and 12s self-timer options which remain active after each use and after powering off the camera. The remote trigger is supported with immediate release or with 2 second delay. A custom menu enables the addition of an Anti-Shock delay up to 30 seconds. This is equivalent usually called Mirror Lock-Up (MLU). Bracketing is set separately from drive-mode and these two features combine intelligently. In continuous drive, the bracket is captured continuously while it is captured on shot at a time in single-shot mode. The E-5 also allows for multiple exposures of up to 4 frames. These images can be taken and accumulated in any file-format. There is an additional multiple-exposure trick which is to use a single previously captured RAW image as one of the images to combine.
As expected from a top-of-the-line DSLR, this one features a hot-shoe and a sync-port for external lighting. There is also a built-in flash which can be automatically or manually powered. Automatic modes include Auto, Fill, Redeye, Slow Sync and Rear-Sync. Manually, power can be selected in 2 stop increments between full-power and 1/64th. There is also support for Olympus' own remote-controlled flash system. Flash compensation for the built-in flash can be set from -3 to +3 EV in 1/3 EV increments.
The Olympus E-5 claims to achieve the world's fastest autofocus speed using a very sensitive 11-point double-cross system. Each point is extremely sensitive to details in both vertical and horizontal orientation as well as fine local variations. The photographer can let the camera automatically choose the focus point among all 11 or among a chosen group of 5. Manual selection of the focus-point is also possible. The standard single-shot (AF-S), continuous (AF-C) and manual (MF) focus modes are all present, as well as two additional modes which allow manual focusing in an autofocus mode. The focusing system devised with the first Four-Thirds lenses used to be electronically driven using a fly-by-wire ring. This lets the E-5 decide which way to turn the ring to focus closer or further. Newer lenses, like most SWD lenses, have a loosely-coupled mechanically-linked ring instead. This means that the E-5 cannot set the focusing direction on those lenses, nor does it need to be told to allow quick-shift autofocus. You can always manually focus with such lens. This may get confusing if the focusing direction is reversed for anyone who owns both types of lenses. Another advantage of lenses with a mechanically-linked focus-ring is that they can be focused while the camera is powered off. This is not the case for lenses with fly-by-wire focusing since power is required to change the focus-distance.
The is capable of previewing depth-of-field optically or digitally. In the former case, it simply stops down the lens which shows as increased depth-of-field through the viewfinder which becomes darker at the same time. In the latter, an image is captured and shown on the LCD screen without being saved. There is a built-in dual-axis digital-level which shows tilt and pitch independently for the camera in fine increments. Both axis are visible on the rear LCD using the Info button. The tilt axis is also visible in the viewfinder and on the top status LCD but it has to be activated and disactivated via the push of a button.
The last major feature of the E-5 is a 720p HD video mode which produces widescreen 16:9 aspect video at 30 FPS. Videos are saved as AVI files using the M-JPEG codec up to 2 GB in size. Sound can optionally be recorded along with the video. The camera can either use its built-in mono microphone or an external stereo input. Exposure during videos is either fully automatic in P or S mode, semi-automatic in A mode or fully manual in M mode. For obvious reasons, the shutter-speed cannot go below 1/30s while recording video. ISO can be set anywhere between 200 and 1600 but this only takes effect in Manual mode.
Olympus E-5 Highlights
Sensor-Size: 17 x 13mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
|12 Megapixels DSLR
|Four-Thirds Mount
|Shutter 1/8000-60s
|2-Axis Built-in Stabilization
|Full manual controls, including Manual Focus
|100% Coverage
Medium Viewfinder
|Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning
|2 Axis Digital Level
|Built-in Dust Reduction
|Stereo audio input
|5 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images
|Lithium-Ion Battery
|1280x720 @ 30 FPS Video Recording
|Secure Digital Extended Capacity
|3" LCD 920K Pixels
|Compact Flash
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While there are more options than legalisation of cannabis, nd we don't know what we will be voting on in next year's referendum, that's the question asked by two polls.
Newshub/Reid Research: Should we legalise Cannabis?
- No – 48%
- Yes – 41.7%
- Don't know – 10.4%
1 News/Colmar Brunton: At this stage, do you think you will vote for cannabis to be legalised, or for cannabis to remain illegal?
- Remain illegal – 52%
- Legalise – 39%
- Unsure/refused – 9%
These results are based on largely uninformed opinions. We don't know what we will be voting on. One thing is certain – there won't be total legalisation. Current proposals being considered by Parliament are for limiting legal use to 20 years of age and over, and very limited means of obtaining cannabis for use.
There is a lot of deciding still to happen in Parliament, and a lot of lobbying and campaigning. Some of the campaigning so far has been inaccurate and comes close to scaremongering misinformation.
When we know what we will be voting on we can make our choices.
Until the pollsters know what the vote will be on all they can do is give us a rough idea of possible outcomes.

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NEW YORK (AP) Ichiro Suzuki and the New York Yankees closed in Friday on a $13 million, two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
The sides still had to finalize language and the deal will be subject to a physical, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement was not complete. Suzuki will get $6.5 million a year.
Acquired from the Seattle Mariners on July 23, the 39-year-old Suzuki revived his career in New York. His batting average jumped from .261 with the Mariners, to .322 with the Yankees, with five homers, 27 RBIs and 14 steals.
A 10-time All-Star, Suzuki has 2,606 hits in 12 major league seasons.
Also Friday, New York finalized a $12 million, one-year contract with Kevin Youkilis, who is expected to start at third base during the first half of the season while Alex Rodriguez recovers from hip surgery scheduled for next month.


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A new resource filled with insights about first-generation college students is available free to all educators, school counselors and administrators hoping to inspire students to attend college.
"Being the 'First:' A Narrative Inquiry into the Funds of Knowledge of First Generation College Students in Teacher Education" was written by Jeong-Hee Kim, professor of curriculum and instruction at Texas State University; Amanda R. Morales, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction and diversity coordinator for the College of Education; Rusty Earl, COE videographer, and Sandra Avalos, academic advisor in the college's Center for Student and Professional Services. Mary Hammel, associate director of the Catalyst Center, served as graphic designer and editor.
Morales explained more than one-third of the college's students are first gen. Forty percent of K-State students are first gen, compared to roughly 19 percent nationally.
Footage from the college's documentary "A Walk in My Shoes: First-Generation College Students" provided the material for the narrative inquiry research project, which culminated in the electronic publication. The e-book contains a resource section complete with links to national scholarships, FAFSA information, and other support programs focused on first gen student success.
"Over the course of a year, we worked and sifted through hours and hours of data to construct the essence of who these people were as students and their journeys as first-gens," Morales said. "It shows the amazing strengths and capital first gen students have and how they had to fight and endure hardships to get to college. This e-book provides context for understanding their experiences and will help educators better support these students."
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Some argue that praxeology's deductions should be formalized using mathematical logic, but such an approach would be inappropriate for human action, whose axioms are known.
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Friends will find Pac-Man out of fashion
The 1980s revival continues. Music fans have been flocking to see the Human League and Spandau Ballet on their reunion tours. Now M&A aficionados can savour their own mini revival. Yes, it's the return of the Pac-Man bid.
Two mid-sized British insurers, Friends Provident and Resolution have revived this gambit, named after a mind-bogglingly dull computer game where the objective is to eat your pursuers rather than be eaten yourself. In M&A, this involves the target of a bid approach (in this case, Friends) turning on the bidder and launching an offer itself.
In the case of Resolution there was a certain logic in so doing. Resolution is effectively a cash shell company, which has opaque governance. Its nil premium share for share approach offered little to Friends other than the chance to hand over 10 percent of the combined company's profits to Resolution's management. The proposed nil premium counterbid made little sense (other than to eliminate the 10 percent profit share). But it did at least tease out a slightly more generous bid proposal from Resolution.
Pac-Man defences are rare in M&A — and for good reason. They're wholly unconvincing. If you get a bid for your company, and think that the combination has merit, squabbling over who bids for whom seems to miss the point. At worst it smacks of management self interest.
This is not the only reason there have been very few Pac-Man defences. The bigger problem is that they are uniformly unsuccessful. The target never actually gets to gobble up the predator. It is 10 years since Elf Aquitaine's desperate attempt to see off an ultimately successful bid by fellow French oil major Total. The same year, British regional brewer Marston's also used the defence against a bid from Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries. It too failed.
That doesn't stop it from rearing its ugly head from time to time. Pac-Man defences were raised as a possibility for Rio Tinto to turn the tables on BHP Billiton and more recently as a means for Anglo American to round on Xstrata. But generally that's all it is: talk.
The Resolution-Friends situation is an unusual one. Resolution is a cash company that is desperate to do a deal, while Friends rejected a 150 pence per share bid from J.C. Flowers last year. There are particular reasons they have ended up in a sort of death embrace. So while the Spandaus may be back in favour, the Pac-Man bid is likely to remain consigned to the archive.


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The overnight success of mobile game Flappy Bird has turned its creator Nguyen Ha Dong into a star of the local startup scene.
The game, hailed by the industry as one of the milestones of Vietnam's startup history, has brought Dong great fame and fortune, all within a short period of time.
Now Dong is making a pledge to pay it forward and fund Vietnamese startups in the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, social services, community development and education.
"Just propose those projects to me, no matter how bad it is," he wrote on his Facebook page.
He did not give specific details about mentoring and funding.
Flappy Bird was released in May 2013 with little fanfare. By February 2014, the sleeper hit topped the charts in more than 100 countries and had been downloaded more than 50 million times. Dong reportedly earned an estimated US$50,000 a day.
The Vietnamese government has seen successes like Flappy Bird as an encouraging sign. It is trying hard to cultivate a startup scene where tech entrepreneurs can create products and services that will go global.
Unlike the well-developed startup ecosystem in most other countries, where there are venture capitalists and a strong network of entrepreneurs working together, the system in Vietnam is at a fledgling stage, with many funding difficulties.


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I am a big fan of using essential oils in the shower and I know you are going to enjoy this method of application as much as I do because it is:
All you need is the essential oil or essential oil blend of your choice and a clean washcloth.
Here is how you use essential oils in the shower and derive the maximum benefits:
- Before you get into the shower, think about the therapeutic properties and positive effects of the essential oil that you are going to use.
- Put 3 to 5 drops of the essential oil on the washcloth.
- While showering, place the washcloth on your chest and allow the heat of the shower to release the vapors of the essential oil.
- Breathe deeply, relax your mind and visualize the wonderful changes that the essential oils are bringing about in your mind and body.
- Once you turn the shower off, use the same washcloth to rub your body, specially arms and legs, with movements pointing towards the heart. This helps stimulate circulation, lymph movement and your immune system
Which essential oils to choose?
For sinus congestion or blocked respiratory passages:
Eucalyptus Radiata, Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica), Pine (Pinus silvestris), Cypress (cupresus sempervirens), IMMUNE SUPPORT Essential Oil Blend
To wake up, clear a foggy brain and buckle up for the day. Essential oils for energy:
Spearmint (Mentha spicata), Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinale)
To start the day with energy and stimulate the adrenal glands:
Black Spruce (Picea mariana) , Rosemary(Rosmarinus officinale), Pine (Pinus silvestris), ENERGY Essential Oil Blend
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Administrative regulations. Regulations that implement 1) guidance from OMB contained in circulars that apply to the administration of all federal grants and cooperative agreements, 2) Presidential Executive Orders (where regulation is necessary), and 3) legislation that affects all applicants for or recipients of federal grants and cooperative agreements; see also EDGAR (defined below).
Application Control Center. The administrative unit of the Department of Education [in the Office of the Chief Financial and Chief Information Officer (defined below)] that is officially authorized to receive applications for discretionary grants and cooperative agreements.
Application for Federal Education Assistance or ED 424. The grant application form, sometimes referred to as the application 'cover page,' used by the Department of Education, beginning in 1998. This form replaces the SF 424, formerly used by the Department.
Application notice. A notice published in the Federal Register (defined below) that invites applications for one or more discretionary grant or cooperative agreement competitions, gives basic program and fiscal information on each competition, informs potential applicants when and where they can obtain applications, and cites the deadline date (defined below), for a particular competition.
Application package. A package that contains the application notice for one or more programs, and all the information and forms needed to apply for a discretionary grant or cooperative agreement.
Appropriations legislation. A law passed by the Congress to provide a certain level of funding for a grant program in a given year.
Assurances. A listing of a variety of requirements, found in different federal laws, regulations, and executive orders, that applicants agree in writing to observe as a condition of receiving federal assistance.
Audit finding. A conclusion about a monetary or non-monetary matter related to an auditor's examination of an organization, program, activity, or function, which frequently identifies problems and provides recommendations for corrective action in order to prevent their future recurrence.
Audit resolution process. The process by which the Department determines whether costs in an audit report are actually allowable or unallowable. If costs are identified as being unallowable, the Department initiates action to have grantees return unallowable expenditures.
Audit Resolution Specialist. The Department staff member who reviews audit reports of grantees and develops the proposed recommendations for settling cases of expenditures not allowed under discretionary grants or cooperative agreements. The recommendations become the basis for decisions issued in the Program Determination Letter (defined below).
Authorizing legislation. A law passed by the Congress that establishes or continues a grant program.
Budget period. An interval of time into which a project period is divided for budgetary purposes, usually twelve months.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Publication and database produced by the General Services Administration that lists the domestic assistance programs of all federal agencies and gives information about a program's authorization, fiscal details, accomplishments, regulations, guidelines, eligibility requirements, information contacts, and application and award process; also called the CFDA.
Certification. A statement, signed by an applicant or grantee as a prerequisite for receiving federal funds, that it 1) meets or will adhere to certain conditions and/or 2) will undertake or not undertake certain actions.
CFDA number. Identifying number for a federal assistance program, composed of a unique two-digit prefix to identify the federal agency (>84= for the Department of Education), followed by a period and a unique three-digit code for each authorized program.
Clarification contact. Contact with an applicant by a grant team member before the Department makes a funding decision in order to obtain more detailed information about programmatic and/or budgetary items in an application.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Compilation of all final regulations issued by federal agencies and published annually by the National Archives and Records Administration; divided into numbered 'Titles'; Title 34 contains the regulations of the Department of Education.
Combined Application Notice (CAN). A notice published by the Department in the Federal Register that identifies programs and competitions under which the Secretary has invited, or plans to invite, applications for new awards for a particular Fiscal Year. The notice provides the actual or estimated information on the following: 1) the date the competition will be announced in the Federal Register; 2) the date application packages will be available; 3) the application deadline date; 4) the deadline for Intergovernmental Review; 5) the range of awards; 6) the average size of awards; and 7) the number of awards. The CAN also provides a contact name and phone number to get further information.
Competitive review process. The process used by the Department of Education to select discretionary grant and cooperative agreement applications for funding, in which applications are scored by subject-area experts and the most highly scored applications are considered for funding.
Continuation grant. Additional funding awarded for budget periods following the initial budget period of a multi-year discretionary grant or cooperative agreement.
Cooperative agreement. A type of federal assistance; essentially, a variation of a discretionary grant (defined below), awarded by the Department when it anticipates having substantial involvement with the grantee during the performance of a funded project.
Deadline date. The date by which an applicant must mail a discretionary grant or cooperative agreement application for it to be considered for funding by the Department. Under some competitions, the Department requires that the application be received by the deadline date.
Discretionary grant. An award of financial assistance in the form of money, or property in lieu of money, by the federal government to an eligible grantee, usually made on the basis of a competitive review process.
Discretionary Grant Team (Grant Team). A group of ED staff members in a program office responsible for all phases of the grants process including the review, award, administration, and closeout of discretionary grants. Grant teams work in partnership with grantees by providing guidance and technical assistance to ensure successful project outcomes.
ED. The acronym for the U.S. Department of Education (i.e., Education Department).
EDGAR (Education Department General Administrative Regulations). Administrative regulations governing the Department's discretionary grant and cooperative agreement programs found in Parts 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86 of Title 34 of the CFR (defined above); a document issued by the Department that contains a reprint of these regulations.
Federal Register. A daily compilation of federal regulations and legal notices, presidential proclamations and executive orders, federal agency documents having general applicability and legal effect, documents required to be published by act of Congress, and other federal agency documents of public interest; prepared by the National Archives and Records Administration for public distribution by the Government Printing Office; publication of record for ED regulations.
Financial Payments Group. The administrative unit of the Department of Education that makes payments of federal funds to grantees of discretionary grants and cooperative agreements.
Formula Grant. A grant that the Department is directed by Congress to make to grantees, for which the amount is established by a formula based on certain criteria that are written into the legislation and program regulations; directly awarded and administered in the Department's program offices.
Funding Offer. An instance when the Department proposes to a successful applicant, either, orally or in writing, a level of funding less than the applicant request. Occurs when the Department either 1) does not accept certain items of cost in the applicant's original budget or 2) does not have a sufficient level of program appropriations to fund all recommended projects at the requested level.
Funding priorities. A means of focusing a competition on the areas in which the Secretary is particularly interested in receiving applications. Priorities take the form of specific kinds of activities that applicants are asked to include in an application. There are Absolute Priorities, which the applicant must address in order to be considered for funding; Competitive Priorities, which the applicant has the option of choosing whether or not to address and for which they may receive additional points, and; Invitational Priorities, which the applicant is encouraged but not required to address. Applications addressing invitational priorities receive no competitive or absolute preference over applications that do not meet the priority.
Grant Administration and Payment System (GAPS). A financial subsystem that is part of the Department's larger Education Central Automated Processing System (EDCAPS). GAPS provides on-line capabilities for grant recipients to request payments and access their account to obtain their most current payment information.
Grant application reviewer (reviewer). An individual who serves the Department by reviewing new discretionary grant and cooperative agreement applications; also referred to as 'field reader' or 'peer reviewer.'
Grantee. An individual or organization that has been awarded financial assistance under one of the Department's discretionary grant programs.
Grant Award Notification (GAN). Official document signed by the authorized official stating the amount and the terms and conditions of an award for a discretionary grant or cooperative agreement.
Grant closeout. The final step in the lifecycle of a discretionary grant or cooperative agreement. During this phase, the Department ensures that all applicable administrative actions and required work of a discretionary grant or cooperative agreement have been completed by the grantee. The Department also reconciles and/or makes any final fiscal adjustments to a grantee's account in GAPS.
Grant programs. For the purposes of this booklet, programs of discretionary grants and/or cooperative agreements administered by the Department of Education.
Grants Policy and Oversight Staff (GPOS). A component within the Office of the Chief Financial and Chief Information Officer responsible for policy development and oversight of the grants process at the Department. GPOS provides technical assistance to the program offices regarding discretionary grant planning, award, administration, and closeout; also responsible for maintaining EDGAR.
Indirect costs. Costs of an organization incurred for common or joint objectives, which cannot be readily and specifically identified with a particular grant project or other institutional activity.
Indirect cost rate. A percentage established by a federal department or agency for a grantee organization, which the grantee uses in computing the dollar amount it charges to the grant to reimburse itself for indirect costs incurred in doing the work of the grant project.
Monitoring. Activities undertaken by ED staff members to review and evaluate specific aspects of a grantee's activities under a discretionary grant or cooperative agreement; they include 1) measuring a grantee's performance, 2) assessing a grantee's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the award, 3) providing technical assistance to grantees, and 4) assessing whether a grantee has made substantial progress.
Notice of proposed rulemaking. An announcement published in the Federal Register of proposed new regulations or modifications to existing regulations; the first stage in the process of creating or modifying regulations.
Obligation. An entry made by a member of a discretionary grant team in the Department's automated accounting system that authorizes the Financial Payments Group to make payments of federal grant funds to a grantee.
Office of the Chief Financial and Chief Information Officer. An organizational unit in the Department whose primary responsibility is serving as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Education on all matters related to discretionary grant-making, cooperative agreements, and procurement, as well as financial management, financial control, and accounting.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). A branch of the Executive Office of the President. OMB helps the President formulate his spending plans, evaluates the effectiveness of agency programs, policies, and procedures, assesses competing funding demands among agencies, and sets funding priorities. OMB ensures that agency reports, rules, testimony, and proposed legislation are consistent with the President's budget and with Administration policies.
In addition, OMB oversees and coordinates the Administration's procurement, financial management, information, and regulatory policies. In each of these areas, OMB's role is to help improve administrative management, to develop better performance measures and coordinating mechanisms, and to reduce any unnecessary burdens on the public.
OMB Circulars. Administrative policy documents issued by OMB that give instruction to federal agencies on a variety of topics, including the administration of federal grants and cooperative agreements.
Performance report. A report of the specific activities the recipient of a discretionary grant or cooperative agreement has performed during the budget or project period.
Post-award performance conference. The first major discussion between the Department and some grantees after a new award has been made. The conference generally focuses on the proposed project outcomes as stated in the grantee's approved application, and on the ways in which project progress will be assessed.
Principal office. For the purposes of this booklet, one of six organizational units of the Department responsible for administering programs that award discretionary grants and cooperative agreements: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (OBEMLA); Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI); Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE); Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE); Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS); and Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE).
Principal Officer. The Department official who is head of one of the six Principal Offices listed above; holds the rank of assistant secretary or its equivalent.
Program Determination Letter (PDL). An official written notice from an authorized Department of Education management official to an audited grantee that sets forth the Department's decision on findings in an audit report, including all necessary actions and repayment of funds for which the grantee is responsible.
Program Office. A sub-unit of a Principal Office that conducts the daily work of administering the Department's discretionary grant and cooperative agreement programs, including the review and ranking of applications.
Program regulations. Regulations that implement legislation passed by Congress to authorize a specific grant program; they include applicant and participant eligibility criteria, nature of activities funded, allowability of certain costs, selection criteria under which applications will be selected for funding, and other relevant information.
Project period. The total amount of time (sometimes several years) during which the Department authorizes a grantee to complete the approved work of the project described in the application; project periods of more than one year are divided into budget periods. Sometimes referred to as 'performance period.'
PR/Award number. The identifying number for a discretionary grant or cooperative agreement award, composed of seven parts (e.g., H029A951234-95C):
- Principal Office designator (H)
- CFDA numeric suffix of the program (029)
- Alphabetic sub-program identifier (A)
- Last digit of the fiscal year of the competition (95)
- Unique application identifier (1234)
- Fiscal year of the funding (95)
- Sequential order of the most recent funding action in a fiscal year (C)
The first five parts remain the same throughout the life of the project period while the last two parts change by budget period.
Regulations. For purposes of this booklet, federal rules of general applicability that are authorized by federal laws or other federal authority and contained in the CFR.
Student financial assistance. ED funding in support of undergraduate or graduate students attending colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions that meet the Department's eligibility requirements; provided by Student Financial Assistance Programs in the Department's Office of Postsecondary Education and administered separately from the Department's discretionary grant and cooperative agreement programs; sometimes referred to as 'student aid.'
Substantial progress. A level of achievement that a grantee must make in its project during a specified period of time (e.g., budget period, performance period), which produces measurable and verifiable evidence that the activities undertaken have attained a preponderance of project goals and objectives during the period.
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I've been searching for the answer for many years, both by researching by myself and reading about the subject. Now I'm wondering if this has a solution.
The problem can be stated as follows.
Given a M x N grid of points, how many triangles with vertices in the grid can be formed? Note that you can't select two points that coincide or three collinear points because that wouldn't conform a triangle (area would be 0)
OK, I know a bit of programming and could manage to code a program that solves this, but would REALLY like to know if there is a general form depending on M and N. I suspect it has to do with prime numbers... (Perhaps I totally missed heheh)
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- Sue said...
I appreciate how generous you are with your designs. I'm sorry this is causing your stress. Hope you can get some rest; things may appear more upbeat then.
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- April 24, 2009 at 9:29 PM
- G.I. said...
You would have to be one of the most sharing people in digiland! I agree with clc — it's stretching the boundaries of that generosity when people want to take your free CU items to create their own CU items. Time to think about yourself methinks!!!
- April 24, 2009 at 9:46 PM
- Donna (Tootlebugz) said...
Thanks for the great freebies! I think if you are going to allow CU 4 CU then you need to be selling you designs - not just giving them away!! You are already so generous with your stuff. That's my .02, though. Your hard work is worth something!!
- April 24, 2009 at 10:02 PM
- La Scrapping Mad-ison said...
Old (or not) McDeb had a farm, EIEIO.
And on that farm there was a scrapper, EIEIO.
With a hug hug here and a hug hug there, here a hug, there a hug, everywhere a HUG HUG.
Old (or not) McDeb had a farm, E-I-E-I-OOOOO.
Hope you feel better!! We'll be here, we're not going anywhere!!
- April 24, 2009 at 10:19 PM
- Erika H. said...
Hugs...thank you so much for your generosity. Sorry to hear that all this is causing stress. Breathe and take care of yourself.
- April 24, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Thanks so much for your generous heart these are so cute! Whatever you decide to do in the future, we just want to say thank you for sharing so much of your time and talent with all of us! Take some time for you and feel better!
- April 24, 2009 at 10:49 PM
These are just what I've been looking for! My son had a farm themed 3rd birthday party and I've been wanting to make a kit with animals just like this :).
Sorry about all the stress. Thank you so much for all the time and energy you put into everything you offer. It's hard work! Be sure to take care of yourself first.
- April 25, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Thank you! Your blog post will be advertised on the DigiFree Digital Scrapbooking Freebie search engine today (look for timestamp: 24 Apr [LA 07:00pm, NY 09:00pm] - 25 Apr [UK 02:00am, OZ 12:00pm] ).
- April 25, 2009 at 1:35 AM
- Carolyn said...
Thanks Deb, these are great! I think you are probably burned out. You have been cranking out freebies day after day for ages now. Your mind must never stop! I get tired just thinking about it! I agree with the CU for CU request. Ummm, just say NO! Anywho, take some time off or just allow yourself to post something once a week, month or whatever suits you. Your fans will follow you no matter what!
- April 25, 2009 at 2:05 AM
- Valerian70 said...
These doodles are so adorable - I wish I had half of your talent, I would be a very happy person indeed then. Thank You so very much for making them available to us.
I can't believe you still aren't getting any sleep and I know how going prolonged periods without any good sleep makes you feel. Then to be fielding questions left, right and centre about your creations on top of such a stressful job - you must be struggling to know up from down at the moment.
I think a lot of the problem isthe new vogue of CU4CU items in the scrapping stores right now. I hate to say it but if you are creating items for sale as Designer Resources then surely they should be free of other creator's work. I do find the trend of CU4CU a touch disturbing if I'm being honest, for me CU items are for other less talented creators (people like me for instance) to adapt for use in for sale or free kits (where the tOU allow free) and not for making a product for other people to make kits from.
I will fully understand and support you if you decide to stop making CU items, I will miss having the resources at my finger tips but what is more important is that YOU are happy with the way YOUR creations are used. Won't stop me downloading them for my personal use though, I'm too much of an addict of your work for that ;)
I agree with Pat Hall, I think you need to take some time off from designing and recharge your batteries some. Go for cycle rides, watch movies or even scrap your own photos and get a vest for creating back naturally.
- April 25, 2009 at 4:30 AM
- Angela Toucan said...
these are so cute, thank you
- April 25, 2009 at 4:49 AM
- Faye Hadfield said...
Hi Deb - I can only agree with what everyone else has already said...get some rest, you deserve it!xxx
- April 25, 2009 at 6:11 AM
- Ann said...
adorable farm animals. I'm with everyone else, get some rest, take some time, and do what you feel is the best for your. Your designs are wonderful and I'll enjoy them no matter how you choose to offer them.
- April 25, 2009 at 6:28 AM
- eilajean said...
These are simply wonderful... You really do great work, and it is so appreciated!!! Hope the Cubs won LOL -
- April 25, 2009 at 8:57 AM
- Unknown said...
Very cute! Thank you!
- April 25, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Thank you so much for sharing these adorable doodle animals! Please just take some time out and take care of yourself!!
- April 25, 2009 at 9:22 AM
- Yvette said...
Your freebies are the greatest. You are one talented lady. Thank you for all that you have do. Take care, don't let your batteries get to low. I will all ways appreciate your work.
- April 25, 2009 at 10:34 AM
- Lisajo said...
These are just to stinkin' cute!!!! Thank you so very, very much for all you do for us!
- April 25, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Thank you so much for this Freebie. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Scrapbook Freebies Search List, under the Commercial Use post on Apr. 25, 2009. Thanks again.
- April 25, 2009 at 12:35 PM
- xashee's corner said...
no wonder you feel burnt out, if you are not sleeping!! Get some rest, sweet lady, it will do a world of good for you!! sure hope you get your schedule worked out so you don't feel so rough! HUGS to ya for ALLLLLLLLLL that you do! Thank you so much for sharing your talent! Have a WONDERFULLY RESTFUL weekend! :)
- April 25, 2009 at 12:47 PM
- Becky said...
I live in Michigan and the weather in Illinois is not that much different. I know that I am happy to see winter leaving and spring coming. I think you need and want to spend a little less time inside this spring & summer and be outside enjoying this beautiful time of year. Hope you will.
Hugs & Blessings
- April 25, 2009 at 1:31 PM
- Unknown said...
so cute thank you
- April 25, 2009 at 3:07 PM
- JeNaSis DeSiGn said...
You're talent and creativity is amazing and I thank you for sharing all of your wonderful creations!! Hope you get some rest!! :o)
- April 25, 2009 at 5:45 PM
- Allison said...
Hi there, I haven't visited for a while, so I 've just had a hunt around and am downloading a bunch of stuff!
Thanks so much for the variety and sheer volume of freebies you offer! It's very generous of you.
- April 25, 2009 at 7:27 PM
- Janarae said...
I just love your designs
- April 25, 2009 at 7:33 PM
- Sandy said...
I mean this, but not in a mean way, I often wondered why you spend your free time making others jobs easier. You are SUPER GENEROUS with what you offer. I can only somewhat relate because my hubby is a federal officer. I'm on the other end of the spectrum though. I'm the "other half" of the whole "cop" thing. Your job is stressful enough without worrying about which terms to apply to your creations. It's hard to put a price tag on your hobby, but when your hobby demands too much of you then you need to reevaluate your situation. I say OPEN A SHOP! I'll be first in line!!
- April 25, 2009 at 9:01 PM
- Addicted2Scrappin' said...
Thanks for the adorable animals!! I would like to say that everyone needs time off even if you enjoy what you are doing. Relax, take some time off and pamper yourself. I've certainly enjoyed your generosity and all the wonderful freebies but not at the expense of your health and well-being. Take care.
- April 25, 2009 at 9:10 PM
- Michele said...
Another set of darling little critters!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! You are awesome! Hope you get some sleep.
- April 25, 2009 at 9:59 PM
- Marie-France Gervais said...
Thank you so much for these!
Hope you get some rest. You are one of the most generous people in Scrapland, especially when it comes to CU items. I hope you find a solution you're comfortable with!
- April 26, 2009 at 8:11 AM
- Sheila said...
I seriously agree with what others have been saying here - you are so talented that if you opened up a shop and sold your creations, you would do VERY well for yourself. Understandably you've been wanting to make things easier for people in offering your creations for free - and your generosity is more than appreciated by most of us .....but as a designer , I think this CU4CU is a little totally pushing it. Get some rest before you make a decision hon and thank you a million times over for what you have already shared with us.
- April 26, 2009 at 10:11 AM
- VJ's Scrap Room said...
How cute!! Thank you so much for sharing:)
- April 26, 2009 at 12:44 PM
- S said...
Like others have said, perhaps you just need to recharge. I mean, whether you make PU or CU items, you need to WANT to make them, lol. :) So just relax and enjoy stuff NSBR, perhaps. :)
Your work is always wonderful, and I--along with everyone else, it seems, lol--appreciate your generosity.
But as far as your TOU goes, definitely write one up and post it on your blog. That way you won't be fielding a ton of email. Perhaps that'll free up some time for you.
- April 26, 2009 at 9:43 PM
- Sandy said...
Adorable, Deb! Thanks so much!! Don't do the CU4CU thing. That's just someone trying to take advantage of your wonderful generosity and creativity!!
- April 27, 2009 at 9:48 AM
You are stunningly talented (not to mention generous)!!! I go through long periods of not being able to sleep and I know how it messes with your whole life and your outlook on everything in it.
I've always had a hard time getting and staying asleep. I just can't get my mind to shut up ;)
I wish I could give you some tips but I'll find something that works for a couple months and then all of a sudden it stops working... Then the search starts all over again for something, anything that gets me to sleep. So I guess my tip is just to keep trying different things till you find something that works.
No matter what you decide regarding your tou and designs, you and your designs are amazing!
Take care!
- April 27, 2009 at 2:19 PM
oh, I do love your CU stuff but if it is stressing you so, you should AT LEAST take some time off.
- April 27, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations with everyone. However, don't forget that this is not your responsibility to make things for people! If you're feeling stressed out that means its not fun anymore. Take care of you and don't let it ruin your health.
- April 27, 2009 at 9:35 PM
- Amberpony Creates said...
Rest Assured that there are many more people that enjoy your Generosity then those Greedy people that you are hearing from!
It would be a shame if your Lost Your Joy for what you Enjoy Doing.
Yes your work is defenity good enough quaility to sell CU Kits! But you should be the one making money off them not others. I think it is a good Idea when designers fulfill their need to offer CU Freebies for 1 week or a Couple Days before putting them in their store. I have felt for a long time you should have a store of your own I am sure you would be Welcome in many stores.
Chin Up and Do What Feels Good don't let the Greedy take the Wind Out Of Your Sails. Copyright your stuff before giving it away. Remember there are always those that will steel your stuff and claim it as their own no matter what you do
Thanks Again!!!
- April 27, 2009 at 11:29 PM
I love doodles, these are so cute. Thanks for being so good to us.
- April 28, 2009 at 6:59 AM
Hi Deb, we just wanted to check in on you to see how you were doing. We are thinking of you!
- April 28, 2009 at 9:12 AM
- Unknown said...
I just started a S4H business and was searching around for stuff to use when I stumbled upon your blog. All I can say is WOW!! Thanks!!! :D I feel like I just found a treasure chest! How completely sweet of you to make these wonderful creations and give them to us :D :D :D :D
- April 28, 2009 at 9:22 AM
Hi Deb! I hope you're feeling better -- and better appreciated. I'm not big on the mushy stuff, so my advice is to kick back and drink a few chillies. LOL!
Take some time to redo you TOU to whatever you want it to say, and have some fun!
We thank you for everything you do.
- April 28, 2009 at 11:59 PM
- the80sme said...
Thank you so much for everything you're sharing with us and for all of your hard work! Of course you should take some time and just focus on you. Whatever you decide is fine :) Have a super day!
- April 29, 2009 at 4:18 AM
- Unknown said...
Deb, hope you feel more like your old self real soon! Perhaps you do need to take a break from designing. . . what am I saying!!!LOL! But, seriously do what is best for Deb and the rest of us will adjust! You have been so generous in the past, but you really need to take care of yourself!
- April 29, 2009 at 3:03 PM
- Gypsy said...
Well, it looks like you rattled everyone's cages with this post, lmbo. As a peace officer, I'm sure you're well aware of the signs and symptoms of burnout. I won't add my two cents to the health advice, other than to agree heartily with the nice lady who told you to get some sunshine, but I am going to throw my hat into the ring on the subject of the CU freebies, and literally beg you not to stop them! In these hard times, folks need freebies more than ever, and those of us who make free to use kits are more than appreciative of your sweet freebies, we nearly depend on them.
If people would let you know what a light in the darkness you are more often, you probably wouldn't feel as burned out. Whatever you decide to do, hunni, know that you are truly loved and valued in this world.
- April 30, 2009 at 12:13 PM
- Kikkinkreations said...
Thanks so much for sharing! I appreciate all your hard work. I use a TON of your stuff (such as your amazing alpha for the May ADSD challenge). I think you are one of the most generous people on the web and I appreciate your generosity! I feel like if you create it, YOU get to decide how it gets used. When I make something using your stuff I make it clear that I expect people to respect your TOU. I really think that we (as freebie downloaders) should appreciate what is GIVEN to us and respect the desires of the designers. Keep your head up and know that you are appreciated!
- April 30, 2009 at 3:35 PM
Deb, i have not been downloading a lot lately. I have been pushing the hours at work so i understand stress. My humble opinion is cu4cu is an over the top request. You are so very talented and generous do not let anyone ruin your enjoyment no matter what. I always pop in at least to look. I really hope you get rest. I want you to know my dad is in chicago i am in Mo. we had a bet on the last cardinal cubs game (only 100,000)Joke joke. I lost the bet. But dad said he was giving the 100,000 to me for my birthday, so easy come easy go! Hope this makes you smile.
- May 1, 2009 at 11:07 PM
- grammy201 said...
Someone thought up the pyramid scheme to make easy money and now someone has come up with CU4CU, again to make easy money! I appreciate all that you do for us and I realize the time and effort that you put into your work; don't let someone make easy money on your hard work and time! I don't usually mouth off but I'd never heard of CU4CU till now and it really got to me! This is no different than receiving a beautiful gift and then turning around and selling it!!!
Ok, enough of that, lol.
Thanks so much for all that you do for us! Go and get some much needed rest; we'll be here when you return!
- May 2, 2009 at 1:42 AM
I just discovered your blog and designs and I'm very impressed with your work. Thank you so much for sharing these items! I didn't see a store for you, so I sent a little donation your way. I wish it could be more, but I'm on a designing break until I finish my second degree. Unfortunately, this doesn't mean I'm on a scrapping break and my Paypal is depleted. LOL!!
- May 4, 2009 at 6:53 AM
- Carole N. said...
Deb, your doodle animals are so darling. Thank you for sharing your talent yet again.
I see you haven't posted for a few days so I am praying that you have taken some time for yourself and getting some rest and relaxation.
As far as selling in a store, if you have never done that, you need to check with some that do or have in the past as there are deadlines to meet and pressures there, also.
Just telling you for your own information. Whatever you decide we will be there for you.
Thank you again for being so sweet and sharing so much.
- May 4, 2009 at 3:50 PM
- Bits N Bobs said...
Awww hunny I was finding the same thing when I was offer so many freebie so often.
Take some time for yourself sweetie and recharge your batteries.
A break does wonders for your mojo :)
- May 4, 2009 at 4:22 PM
- Lisa said...
You do such a great job and are so very giving....thank you for these as well....take a break! You deserve it!
- May 4, 2009 at 11:30 PM
- Amy said...
I found your blog via Summertime Designs just yesterday. I have spent hours downloading your freebies. I want to thank you for sharing your talents. My internet is very slow otherwise I would send you a hundred thank yous for all the time and effort you put into your freebies. Already I have learned so much from reading your posts. (I use PSE 5.0 and I have been slowly teaching myself for over a year.) I think you are a remarkable person for all you do professionally and personally. I look forward to getting to know you better through your blog.
Thanks again, Amy
- May 6, 2009 at 9:40 AM
- Lois B said...
I hope everything is OK with you. You haven't posted in so long that I am worried.
Hope to see you soon and that you are just enjoying a well deserved rest :)
- May 7, 2009 at 12:41 AM
- Mags said...
WoW, but these are cute!
THX so much!!
:) Mags
- May 7, 2009 at 7:21 AM
- KrisG said...
Thanks so much... JUST getting caught up on all your fab designs!
- May 7, 2009 at 11:28 PM
- Shannon said...
Love the farm animals Deb - they're so cute! My lil loves animals so I'm sure we'll get lots of use out of them! Like CLC said, I appreciate your allowing CU use of your items, but CU for CU from your generosity is bit much. I hope you are able to get some rest!
- May 27, 2009 at 8:30 PM
- gypsyrose said...
these are adorable thank you. found you from a link on another bloog, you have some lovely things, Thanks
- June 5, 2009 at 2:28 AM
- Unknown said...
Thank you so very much for all you do hun!
- June 7, 2009 at 8:59 PM
- Unknown said...
I haven't been in to visit for a while, but I'm glad I checked out your blog tonight. I LOVE these Farm doodles! A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E Thank you!
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