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It's another Tuesday in January which means a new sketch from Skipping Stones Design! I flipped this sketch upside down and cut up some papers from Echo Park's Times & Seasons collection. After adhering the ledger background and top (or bottom) two strips, I stamped one of the Rustic Tiles a couple of times in black. Then I cut out the piece with the antique camera and used the woodgrain stamp from Grunge to frame it in red. The sentiment and ink splotches in the corner are stamped in navy ink and they are also from the original Grunge stamp set.
I set out to create another masculine birthday card for my stash but I think this card would also be appropriate for a lady who is into deep, rich colours. So what do you think of this week's sketch? I think it would work wonderfully in any direction. I would love to see you will play along with us this week for a chance to win some wonderful stamps from Skipping Stones Design!
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"I was truly delighted when the FAIC review committee scores indicated that Whitten and Proctor Fine Art Conservation would be in the final group of host institutions selected for the Samuel H. Kress Conservation Fellowships in 2012-2013. Jill Whitten and Rob Proctor have a rich background in teaching, mentoring, research, and publication, and I knew that they could offer a unique and challenging environment for a Kress Fellow."
Eric Pourchot FAIC Institutional Advancement Director
Why do you feel this Fellowship has been valuable to your practice? Jill and Rob: Having a Kress Fellow this past year has enlivened our studio with wonderful activity and enabled us to work on some larger projects. Most importantly, it has freed up Rob to do research. He and Gabriel have been working on the BEVA research project, a collaboration with Chris McGlinchey at MOMA and René de la Rie and Rebecca Ploger of the National Gallery.
What's the most challenging or interesting project you've worked on with Gabriel during his Fellowship? Gabriel: The most challenging and interesting project during my fellowship had been the project I am currently working on. It is an early 19th century American portrait that has almost every conservation issue: heavy surface grime, thick natural resin varnish, entirely covered by overpaint, canvas undulations, and tears. Treatment for this painting alone encompasses surface cleaning, varnish and overpaint removal, humidification, tear repair, edge-lining, overall consolidation, full lining, filling, revarnishing, and retouching. The project has been challenging, complicated, and rewarding throughout. It is one of those prime examples in conservation of resurrecting a painting to a greatly improved state than what it has been the last 50+ years, and that in itself is gratifying.
What do you feel a Fellowship in a private practice environment can offer that one with a museum might not?
Gabriel: Firstly, private practice offers a young conservator exposure to a wider variety of conservation issues that may not be available in museum institutions. This allows you to develop a larger gamut of tools, techniques, and tips for treating a broad range of artwork. Secondly, you learn how to multitask on a variety of projects at a very efficient level and quickly learn how long each step should and will take. This has been very valuable to me each week as I complete projects and assigned new projects.
How did you balance your roles as mentors and small business owners?
Jill and Rob: Luckily, teaching comes naturally to us. We have worked with wonderful conservators in the best institutions and we feel that we have a great deal to share. We enjoy the teaching aspects. Being so engaged in the studio is also good for our business and for completing projects.
What advice would you offer to other conservators in private practice contemplating hosting a full time fellow? Jill and Rob: When you have a fellow you need to be working in the studio to make sure you can answer questions and teach and supervise. We learn a great deal from having young conservators fresh out of school with knowledge of the latest technological advances. It is also wonderful to have someone on hand that can update your Facebook Page! This has been an invaluable opportunity for us to get to train and know Gabriel. We have created a position so that she can stay on here as an Assistant Conservator.
Why do you choose to support the Foundation with a gift each year? Jill: I was raised with a strong sense of social and political efficacy. My parents were active in politics and Rob and I are active in our community with park creation and tree planting. The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation (FAIC) provides resources for research and student fellowships, which in turn support our entire profession. Supporting FAIC is just part of being good conservation citizens.
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Management consultant, Leading Edge, has released its bi-annual report predicting the effect of the comprehensive spending review on the construction sector.
The firm believes the review in October "will negatively impact many businesses who are reliant on construction activity in the public sector". It says that, with the exception of energy and climate, the government departments with the biggest influence on construction output "will see their capital budgets reduced over the next four years".
Furthermore, it said across the key departments, the total cuts will reduce capital budgets by around 40% by 2014/15, excluding inflation.
It predicted total construction output in Great Britain for 2010 is expected to reach £97.8 million at constant 2005 prices, 3.2% up on 2009. This is based on the recently-released Q3 output figures.
Managing director, Mel Budd, said: "This growth has been driven in part by strong figures from the public sectors during the year and the beginning of recovery in output for private industrial and commercial in Q3."
Budd also believes, however, that the official statistics are "at odds with the current sentiment in the market, and we may see a downward revision by the Office for National Statistics as more data becomes available".
He added: "Overall, we forecast slow growth for the construction industry as a whole from 2012 onwards, with total output in 2014 still 7.5% lower than the 2007 peak."


text: 3 Ingredients For A Comfy Dog Bed Everyone loves a comfy bed. Dogs too love their own special place to settle down. When it comes to choosing a good bed for your dog, their comfort and well-being will be paramount, but practicality and durability will be important too: will this dog bed last? is it tough enough? is this dog bed easy to maintain? Here at Hindquarters we believe there are 3 key ingredients to a comfy dog bed: Shape: The dog bed form and structure should allow your dog to comfortably adopt a variety of different sleeping positions. Our dogs like to pad and scratch around and turn around in circles before they lie down. Unless totally shattered, they shift around in their sleep: sometimes curled up into a ball: sometimes stretching right out, paws in the air. To ensure maximum comfort, we make our dog beds oval-shaped with a low bolster. An oval shaped dog bed echoes the shape of a dog when it is lying down and the curve of the surrounding bolster supports their back and neck. The bolster acts as both a comfy head rest and draught excluder. Softness: Next ingredient for a comfy dog bed is softness. To create a soft long-lasting cushion we use virgin polyester to stuff our dog beds. This stuffing has a high crimp level and so maintains its bounce for longer. Also these fibres don't hold moisture or bacteria - so avoid smells. The stuffing is hand stuffed into a technical sports fabric - tough, waterproof and breathable - making a structured but soft cushioned dog bed. Freshness: Third ingredient to a comfy dog bed is how clean and fresh it is. Our dog beds come with a removable washable dog bed cover made from a variety of soft but strong natural fabrics. These covers all take the hoover well and can be machine washed on a low temp gentle cycle. In fact, everything is machine washable. Hindquarters dog beds are hand stuffed and sewn in the UK. See here for more details on how our dog beds are made. Park your hindquarters on a red cord dog bed: Tweet


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Introduction to Generalized Linear Models (GLM) We introduce the notion of GLM as an extension of the traditional normal-theory-based linear regression models.
This will be very helpful in order to gain a general insight into all discussions till the end of this course since the speci?c models that will be discussed in details from now all, will turn out to be speci?c GLM. We already mentioned in the introductory lecture that when dealing with categorical data as output, it is not wise to model it (or for that matter, the probabilities for its particular categories) by using linear models. This is why one has tried to extend the Linear Models theory to make it suitable for such situations. There are at least two important aspects of the extension of the traditional normal- theory based linear regression model.
The set of generalized linear models is indeed quite large. These include: classical linear models with normal errors, logistic and probit models for binary categorical data, and log- linear models for multinomial data. Many other statistical models can also be shown to bea particular GLM after choosing suitably the link function and the response probability distribution.


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United Bank's Vision is to be "The Preferred Bank".
United Bank's Mission is to render Quality Commercial Banking Services to the best satisfaction of its Customers; to enhance Shareholders' value; to be one of the best employers in the industry; and, to discharge its corporate responsibility to both the community in which it operates and the environment which it shares with the world.
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Camping Naturiste Domaine Laborde
France, Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, Monflanquin
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- 05 53 61 60 23
- Open (touring pitches):
- 1 April - 30 September.
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Ideally situated on the border of Lot-et-Garonne and Dordogne, Domain Laborde is a naturist site of outstanding quality, with sweeping views from many of the higher pitches. This hilly site, set in 20 hectares of countryside, has 150 well maintained pitches of at least 120 sq.m. all for touring, many shaded, some partially shaded and all surrounded by woodland. Electricity (6-15A) is available (long leads may be required). There are also 40 chalets and mobile homes for hire. The site has something for everyone and even in low season it is very popular. If you are new to naturist sites, then this is a must. The ambience is good and you will make new friends.
If venturing off site, the old towns of Monpazier, Issignac, Villeréal, Monflanquin and the Château de Biron are close. Supermarkets and regular markets are held throughout the area on several weekdays. Further afield is the wine and tobacco museum in Bergerac, this being a tobacco growing region. Reception has all the information you could need to plan your visits to the many attractions in the area.
The three sanitary blocks and a new wash block (one with underfloor heating) are well sited and clean. Washing machines and dryer. Shop with daily deliveries of fresh bread and milk. Bar with TV. Snack bar serving pizzas. Restaurant (15/4-15/9). Two large swimming pools with slides, whirlpool, sauna, children's pool and indoor heated pool. Massage. Hammam. Trampoline. Two play areas. Boules. Giant chess board. Communal stone barbecue (no charcoal ones on pitches). Activities for children (high season). Free WiFi in cybercafé. Organised excursions.
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From Monflanquin take D272 towards Monpazier. 10 km. along the road look for the signs to site. It is very well signed at regular intervals and will read 'Domaine Laborde'.
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Sunbelt Gated Access Systems has been family owned and operated since its founding in 1936. Over the years we have served the Northeast Florida community by providing a variety of quality products and services to the residential and commercial communities and to federal, state and local government. The company began designing, installing and servicing gated access systems in the early 1970's and the current fourth generation owners have been operating the company since 1995.
As demand for diverse new products has developed, we have utilized our collective expertise and experience in integrating various vendors' products and services to create systems to meet those demands. Today, Sunbelt Gated Access Systems is the recognized leader in the areas of gated perimeter access control systems and related fields in our region, which includes most of northeastern and central Florida and southeastern Georgia.
We've built our reputation upon the systems we have provided to a wide spectrum of satisfied customers. We have designed, installed and serviced more than 1,800 gated access control systems for major residential multi-family communities; single family homes; private clubs; medical centers; commercial/industrial complexes; government installations and schools throughout Northeastern and Central Florida and Southeastern Georgia.
Sunbelt Gated Access Systems installs and services systems for controlled vehicle and pedestrian access to single family residences, multi-family communities, automated commercial and municipal parking lots and decks and commercial and industrial facilities. We are nationally certified in Automatic Gate System Design and maintain the proper licenses and insurance to provide turnkey systems specifically designed to meet each customer's requirements, local building codes and national safety standards. We have relationships with all the major product vendors and a network of strategic partners to make certain we can provide as much as you want or as little as you need.
The current product lines offered by Sunbelt Gated Access Systems include automatic swing and slide gate operators; barrier gates; access control systems including card reader, barcode vehicle scanners, digital keypad and remote radio controls; closed circuit video surveillance television; telephone entry systems and voice intercom systems; door and gate locking systems; parking revenue control systems and pre-fabricated booths and buildings. Many related accessory items including computers, emergency vehicle access controls, surge suppression and back-up power supplies are also offered.
When teamed with the services of a network of strategic partners, Sunbelt Gated Access Systems can provide its customers complete, "turnkey" jobs including site preparation, electrical, concrete and paving work and fencing and gates, both chain-link and ornamental metal.
From selecting the proper fence and gate styles to selecting the proper gate operators to implementing an access control system to video surveillance, we have the experience and expertise to guide you to the best solution for your needs and budget.
Sunbelt Gates Access Systems is proud to be a properly licensed and insured Florida Specialty Electrical Contractor, Limited Energy. This license is required statewide to install and service automatic gate operators, access controls and video surveillance systems.
We are also a Certified Automatic Gate System Design specialist and proud members of the American Fence Association, the Northeast Florida Builders Association and the Better Business Bureau.
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It's not you, it's your abbreviations.
Dating isn't easy. Chances are, you have to casually date a bunch of people before settling on one that you think has the most potential. However, in the beginning stages of getting to know someone things can change rather quickly. Maybe he shows a disgusting habit at the dinner table and you can't get over it. Perhaps she says something extreme that makes you pause and then run for the hills.
Well, these men and women have been in these very situations and decided to tell us about strange reasons they lost interest in someone they were seeing. Are they just being picky or are they being reasonable? That's for you to decide.
1. I Couldn't Get Over Her Terrible Taste In Clothes.
You may stop and ask "well, didn't he notice her style before he asked her out?" Turns out, this guy didn't notice her unfortunate taste until she started complimenting him on his clothes.
"One time I dumped a girl because she liked the ugliest clothes I owned ... It just turned me off that she thought ugly stuff was attractive and overtime it kinda annoyed the sh*t out of me. So she had to go," Sami B., 25
2. She Abbreviated.
Call them old fashioned but some men just prefer accurate grammar.
"One time I dumped a girl because she used u instead of you, r instead of are, and 2 instead of too," Paul D., 23
3. She Didn't Drink Water.
Sorry ladies, this guy will not overlook your soda addiction.
"I broke up with a girl because she said she didn't like water. How are you not going to like water when your body is make up 70% of water? It's like saying you don't like air and you sit there holding your breath because you don't like air," Michael G., 22
4. He Had Gross Fingernails
It's official. Bad fingernails are breakup-worthy.
"I used to like this guy a lot. Like for a long time. And then when I got to know him and get close to him I found out that he never clipped his toenails or fingernails. Like ever. They were like long daggers on his feet in the summer time. Sex appeal? Gone." Chrystle A., 27
"I lost interest in a guy because his fingernails were gross. He had dirt under his fingernails and I was like, 'no that's gross!' Same with toe nails." Morgan N., 20
5. She Cut Her Hair
Turns out surprising your man by altering your looks can backfire.
"I knew this guy that left his girlfriend cause she got her hair cut and surprised him but he didn't like it and left," Sieda S., 21
6. He Wouldn't Cut His Hair
"I never gave this guy a chance because he had long hair and I didn't like it," Sara S., 22 "I had an ex who had long hair and he ruined it for me."
7. She Said I Liked Animals More Than I Liked Her
Something tells me this is more about her insecurity than his love for animals …
"I dated a girl I really liked a lot for about a good two months. But I can tell increasingly as time went by that she would act weird towards me whenever I was around animals. Finally, one night she texted me and broke up with me because she felt I showed too much attention to them instead of her ... she said she was jealous of animals and did not like them! The irony is that I found out a year ago that she's currently in school to become a veterinarian!" Chris R., 26
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German auto giant Mercedes Benz on Thursday said it will hire 1,000 engineers in India next year for its research and development (R&D) initiatives in the country.
"Currently, its staff in India accounts for 3,500 people which has risen from a 700-strong headcount five years back. Next year we plan to recruit another 1,000," MD and CEO of Mercedes Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), Manu Saale said.
The Indian research team of Mercedes Benz is currently undertaking important assignments to develop safety features in its vehicles, he said on the sidelines of Safe Roads roadshow in city.
"We carry on R&D exercise not just for the luxury cars, but for trucks, buses as well as vans from the Indian R&D centre," he said.
With a strength of 3,500, MBRDI has grown up to become the largest R&D centre (in terms of headcount) for Mercedes-Benz outside its headquarters in Germany.
Luxury automotive major, through MBRDI currently owns 500 patents in the country.
Last year, the company extended the MBRDI centre to Pune in Maharashtra across 23,318 sq ft of floor space.
"There is a bit of India in every Mercedes-Benz cars," Professor Schoeneburg, director of development, safety, durability and corrosion protection at Mercedes-Benz Cars said.
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Affair: Two Bellman Two US Premiere
When: Thursday, February 4, 2016
Hot Spot: Los Angeles, CA
Deets: Your favorite bellmen are back. Since catching the Purple Panthers, they've been enjoying a life of luxury on the coast of the Arabian Gulf at the world's tallest hotel—the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. We catch up with them on a day that starts like any other but quickly finds Christian and Gage in a marathon chase through the sand dunes. In pursuit of a USB drive with a very important presentation, they dash across the desert, snowboard down snow-covered hills and sail past a skyline of skyscrapers. Will they make it back in time to save the day?
Shot on location in Dubai, Two Bellmen Two, a Substance Over Hype production, once again blends comedy with parkour, martial arts, dance, and music action. Once again starring leading Hollywood stuntmen William Spencer (Spider-Man; Spider-Man 2) and Caine Sinclair (NBC's Grimm; How I Met Your Mother) as the Bellmen, the sequel adds Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire) to the cast as Leila.
Who You May Spot: Daniel Malakai Cabrera, Freida Pinto, Caine Sinclair, William Spencer and Darin Toonder
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Stylus–0 models place the seat clamp assembly in line with the seatpost for zero setback. Many athletes seeking outright speed favour this more forward position on the bike. Some frame designers are also specifying a slacker seat tube so riders can set their bike up with an inline post, which is lighter than a setback post. Top model Stylus–0 Ltd is a monocoque in high-modulus carbon-fiber, finished in UD Gloss Black with the 3T Ltd silver stripe.
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The wet start to 2015 has been nice, but it has done little to dampen drought concerns for the region.
With 1.71 inches falling so far at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, rainfall is actually above normal so far this month.
But the rain hasn't been enough to improve the dry conditions; it has simply put some critical issues on hold as officials wait to see if soaking rains arrive. If they don't, most of Tarrant County could be looking at once-a-week outdoor watering restrictions in the next two months.
Both the Tarrant Regional Water District and the city of Fort Worth say the tougher restrictions won't happen for at least six weeks.
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"We won't go into stage 2 of the drought plan before March 1," said Linda Christie, the water district's community and government relations director. "If we are below 60 percent at that time, we will notify our customers and work with them to educate the public about the new watering schedules and measures that will be put in place."
The latest Texas drought monitor showed that exceptional drought, the most serious category, grew slightly across Texas last week. Portions of Tarrant, Parker, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Hood, Somervell, Stephens and Young counties are listed as being in exceptional drought.
Lake levels still low
The seriousness of the conditions is evident at Eagle Mountain Lake where boat houses stand far from the water's edge and the sandy shoreline extends well into what would typically be part of the lake. The West Fork of the Trinity River, which feeds into Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Bridgeport, has been its driest since the 1950s.
Eagle Mountain Lake is about 10 feet below normal, but the situation would be far more serious if the lake wasn't being supplied with water from two East Texas lakes, Cedar Creek and Richland-Chambers, said David Marshall, the water district's director of engineering and operations support.
Since September 2010, a month before the drought began, the water district has pumped 67 billion gallons of water to Eagle Mountain Lake. That is 1.14 times the volume of the lake.
Overall, the water district's capacity sits at 61.5 percent.
"The rain we have received over the last couple of months has kept demands down, but it hasn't made much of an impact on lake levels," Christie said. "It has been just enough to keep us above the 60 percent of total lake storage" that would trigger stage 2 restrictions.
Long-range outlook bleak
Hopes for the weather phenomenon El Niño, in which warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America tend to bring wetter winters to Texas, may be dissipating, said National Weather Service meteorologist Dan Huckaby.
"Unfortunately, it looks like El Niño is really fading," Huckaby said. "It's not good news when we really need to have at least normal and probably much more than normal precipitation to help with this drought."
Long-term outlooks were showing above-normal chances of rain, but those have been taken out of the Climate Prediction Center's forecasts that were released Thursday.
That means it's more likely that North Texas will face another year of drought.
"We could see some recovery, but it means we're still probably going to be talking about drought this spring and summer," Huckaby said. "There's always a chance we could get some good rains this spring, but there's really nothing in the offing right now that suggest we could get out of this hydrological drought."
The drought of the 1950s, which lasted about seven years, is considered the drought of record for North Texas. The current drought for DFW and points westward is entering its fifth year. While it hasn't been as severe as the '50s drought, the growing population of North Texas makes it a challenge.
"We're at least coming to terms with the fact that drought is more likely than the opposite," Huckaby said. "… It's not a secret that historically Texas has been a place of climate extremes and it's a place of much more frequent and prolonged droughts than we've seen in the last few decades."
'It's been pretty scary'
In Palo Pinto County, west of Fort Worth, the three small towns of Gordon, Strawn and Mingus are trying to come up with an answer to keep from running out of water. They're seeking help from the state to search for groundwater in nearby Erath and Eastland counties.
The towns and the Barton Water Supply Cooperative have applied to Texas Water Development Board for emergency grants for the estimated $2 million the project would cost.
"We're all neighbors," said Strawn City Secretary Danny Miller. "Some of us have been friends. None of us want to see the other run out of water."
Palo Pinto County's largest city, Mineral Wells is on schedule to have a new reverse-osmosis plant to pull water out of the Brazos River before its main source of water, Lake Palo Pinto, runs dry — which could happen as early as July 1 — said Scott Blasor, secretary and treasurer of Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1.
Despite Mineral Wells own water woes, Blasor said, the Palo Pinto water district would be willing to discuss adding the three small towns into its system if their efforts to find groundwater don't work out.
In neighboring Parker County, a new reverse-osmosis plant that will also pull water from the Brazos River should ease the burden on Mineral Wells. The Parker County Special Utility District dedicated the new plant last week, meaning it takes less water from Mineral Wells.
"It's been pretty scary," said Derrad Dickson, general manager of the Parker County district. "Everybody was relying on that lake, but this gives us a little bit of breathing room that should help everybody."
Bill Hanna, 817-390-7698
Watering restrictions: A closer look
Stage 1 (now in effect)
▪ Triggered when lake levels reach 75 percent capacity.
▪ No watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
▪ Twice-a-week watering for residents and businesses, based on address.
Stage 2
▪ Triggered when lake levels reach 60 percent capacity.
▪ No watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
▪ Once-a-week watering for residents and businesses, based on address.
Stage 3
▪ Triggered when lake levels reach 45 percent capacity.
▪ No outdoor watering.
Source: Tarrant Regional Water District


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Creative Canine Fitness
In recent years, the traditional ideas of what dogs and humans can do together for...
In recent years, the traditional ideas of what dogs and humans can do together for fun and for physical conditioning have been challenged by the development of different doggie games. When it comes to our canine companions, it's important to remember that dogs get bored of the same routine just as much as humans do. By making sure that your dog is constantly being exposed to new things, your dog will be challenged mentally as well as physically. It is a fact that bored dogs develop destructive behaviours. Typically, bored dogs build up a lot of negative energy, taking their frustration out on furniture etc.
If you find that you and your four legged friend are getting a little bored with the same activities, there are lots of different dog sports that can get you and your pup moving. From dog diving to flyball, canicross to surfing, there are now lots of different ways you can keep your dog happy and fit. Let's check out the infographic below from Greyhounds As Pets that reveals some creative ways to exercise your dog that will keep everyone entertained. Welcome to Creative Canine Fitness!
Creative Canine Fitness
For some dogs, even regular walks and access to a big backyard just aren't enough of a challenge. You want your pooch to test their mental and physical prowess while allowing them (and you!) to have some fun. How can you do this? Dog sports!
Health Benefits of Dog Exercise
- Builds trust.
- Helps prevent destructive behaviours.
- Socialises your dog.
- Helps with weight control.
- Limits unruliness.
- Limits attention-seeking behaviours.
- Keeps you healthy too!
Sports for Dogs
Dogs like to play as much as humans do—maybe even more! Here are some fun and safe sports to play with your pup…
- A high-speed obstacle race involving two teams of four dogs.
- They spring over a series of jumps to activate a catapult.
- This releases a ball for them to catch and bring back to their owner.
- A sport in which the dog moves through an obstacle course with the guidance of their handler.
- Dogs are trained to make jumps, travel through tunnels, and navigate various walkways.
Canine Freestyle
- Choreographed musical performance by a dog/handler team.
- A mixture of obedience training, tricks and dance.
- It allows for creative interaction between dogs and their owners.
Flying Disc
- In these competitions the dog and their handler are judged in disc-throwing events.
- These include distance/accuracy catching and freestyle routines.
- Many people take their dog out on their board or they swim next to them.
- Many businesses now offer dog surfing lessons.
Dog Diving
- Involves dogs diving from a ramp into a pool of water to retrieve a toy.
- The furthest dive wins.
Herding Trials
- A competitive dog sport in which herding dogs move sheep.
- Move the sheep around field, fences, gates, or enclosures as directed by their handlers.
Lure Coursing
- A fast-paced chase sport.
- An alternative to hare coursing.
- Dogs chase an artificial lure across a field and compete for the best time.
- Sometimes obstacles are involved in the race.
- The sport of cross-country running with your dog.
- The handler wears a waist belt which attaches via a bungee line to a padded dog harness.
Rally Obedience
- Dog/handler teams must complete a course made up of signs.
- These signs describe specific obedience exercises they must perform.
- Judges design the course and observe the teams.
- Competitive sport where purebred dogs are presented in dog shows.
- Judged for congruity with their respective breed standards.
- The goal is to maintain the highest standards of the dog breed.
- A tracking trial is a type of test that requires a dog to follow a scent trail.
- These events mimic search-and-rescue missions.
- They assess the dog's natural ability and willingness to follow a trail left by human footsteps.
Dock Diving
- Extremely popular competition where dogs jump from a dock into a body of water.
- They attempt to achieve a great distance or height.
- Competition is scored based on speed, agility, and length of the jump.
- Competitive sport that involves dogs herding and driving large balls into a football goal.
- The balls are known as "rolling sheep".
- Like herding trials for dogs that do not have access to sheep.
Indoor Exercises for Dogs
- Play tug of war.
- Run up and down the stairs.
- Play hide and seek.
- Set up an obstacle course.
- Play fetch.
Best Breeds for Your Exercise
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World's Biggest Dog Competition
- Crufts is held each year at the NEC in Birmingham, U.K.
- Its main competition is
- It also includes competitions in agility, obedience, canine freestyle and flyball.
- The owners and dogs came from over 43 countries worldwide.
- In 2016, over 22,000 dogs competed at the show.
Creative canine fitness with a creative app
As you can see, there are lots of great workout possibilities for dogs. If it's Flyball, Agility, Treibball, or maybe Tracking, it will definitely be good exercise for both of you. And if you also want to measure your dog's daily activity level, Tractive MOTION is the right app for you.
With Tractive MOTION you can track the health and activity of your pet 24 hours a day. The device tracks movement and activity and categorizes your pet in one of three categories, 'lazy', 'moderately active' and 'active'. Tractive MOTION will let you know whether or not your pet needs to be more active. It' a perfect app to use in combination with creative canine fitness exercises.
Written by Tom Melby
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Google Analytics Now Has Word Clouds!
Word clouds. Still around, are they? They need to either improve or fade away. Here are my top six reasons for why this is Google pandering to a perceived need rather than acting as an analytics leader.
1. The size of type does nothing that a quantity-sorted list doesn't do
2. Adjacency means almost nothing. What good is alphabetic sorting?
3. Color (when used) means nothing; it's just for dazzle.
4. They irritate smart executives who know they are gratuitous and who lose respect for the analyst
5. They dazzle not-so-smart executives who then expect you to find tremendous insights in them
6. They frustrate good analysts who would rather use that big chunk of real estate for something truly worthy
A word cloud has several available dimensions, in other words --- size of type, location within the cloud, color, and color intensity. A good word cloud would use all of these dimensions but current word clouds use just one. Location (adjacency) could represent either similarity or co-occurrence. Color could represent a typology (problem words vs solution words, or whatever fits into your strategy). Color intensity could represent something quantitative, such as pages per visit.
I don't know of any word cloud generator that uses more than font size, do you? Please slam me if I have missed something here.
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Super Easy Slow Cooker Beef StewFrom littlesponger 5 years ago
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (I used chuck) shopping list
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- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced shopping list
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- 1 onion, chopped shopping list
- 3 cups sodium reduced beef broth shopping list
- 3 potatoes, diced (waxy potatoes are best - red, white, Yukon gold) shopping list
- 4 carrots, sliced shopping list
- 2 stalk celery, chopped shopping list
- 1/4 cup flour shopping list
- 1 cup frozen peas shopping list
- 1 cup frozen corn shopping list
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- Place cubed beef in crock pot (no need to brown it first). Combine bay leaf, celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, 2 1/2 cup beef broth, and tomato paste in the crock pot. I used a 3.5 qt crockpot for this stew. Don't be alarmed that the liquid is only a couple of inches deep (don't add additional liquid - there will be plenty when the dish is done).
- Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours, or on high for 6-7 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, add the peas, corn (no need to defrost first). In a small bowl whisk together the flour and remaining 1/2 cup of beef broth, creating a smooth paste. Stir into the stew. Replace the slow cooker cover and cook until thickened (about 15-20 minutes). Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve over rice or buttered noodles.
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The 100 point lower open on Wednesday was enough to make some of the now always bullish TV analysts nervous as they warned that it was long overdue. As had been the case for most of 2017 the stock market reacted by making more new highs over the next two days.
The bullish start to 2018 has likely reinforced the view of many that it was an investing or buy and hold market. The 21.7% gain in the Spyder Trust (SPY) for 2017 was impressive especially for a market where investors were nervous for most of the year.
It was the third best year in the current bull market as the SPY was up 26.37% in 2009 and 32.31% in 2013. Of course 2017 will likely go down in history for its lack of any significant corrections. This made it difficult for those who got scared out of the market and waited for a correction to get back in on the long side.
But does that mean that 2018 will be the same type of market as 2017 or will you be better off as a trader than investor in 2018?
The weekly close chart of the S&P 500 shows that after the nice gain in 2009 there was a 16.7% decline in 2010 that ended in early September when the NYSE A/D line (One Indicator Stock Traders Must Follow) moved to a new high.
It was also a rough buy and hold year in 2011 as the 19.4% correction convinced many that the bull market was over and that we were in another recession. By the middle of October 2011 the A/D line indicator signaled that the bull market had resumed.
In comparison 2012 looks pretty good though there were corrections of 9.9% and 7.7% before the year ended with a 15.99% gain. Even the stellar performance in 2013 was interrupted by a 5.8% correction. The gain of 13.46% in 2014 was respectable even though there were pullbacks of 5.8% and 7.4%.
The market was very difficult in both 2015 and early 2016 as the double digit declines in August and early 2016 kept many out of the market. For the first time in the bull market the weekly A/D line formed a bearish divergence in May that led to the August plunge in stock prices.
There have been several other periods when the S&P 500 has had consecutive years of positive gains.
After the 1987 crash the stock market was higher in 1988-1989 and also from 1991-1993. The best three year gain was likely in 1995-1997 when the S&P 500 was up 100%. It also was up in 1998 there was a 19.3% drop during the year.
Before I switched from biochemistry to the financial markets I spent considerable time studying the e stock market history from 1965 to 1980 and since then it has been my full time passion. As I have commented over the past two few month I expect the current bullish enthusiasm to last for a few months.
For those who are relatively new to the stock market the yearly performance of the SPY in 2013 might imply a market that was similar to 2017. The daily close only chart of the S&P cash shows a much different picture as in addition to the drop of 100 S&P points from the May high there were also sharp but brief pullbacks in August and September.
In contrast the chart of 2017 looks quite a bit different as the uptrend shows few interruptions. There was a slight pullback in April (Bullish Evidence Building) and also at the end of the summer (Correction Over -- What & Where To Buy?) but both were identified as good buying opportunities.
It seems as though a number of investors are now just getting involved in the stock market and I hope those that have will have a firm plan in place to stay long until there are signs of a significant correction or a bear market.
The analysis of the A/D lines is a regular part of my weekly columns and there are no signs of a correction based on the weekly or monthly A/D lines. The daily A/D line analysis is still strong as I Tweeted last week and it would typically take several weeks before it could move into the corrective mode.
Even though there are no storm clouds on the horizon I am still expecting one or more meaningful corrections in 2018. This is due in part to my historical observations on the swings in the market psychology. Often when a market does not correct traders become frustrated and then decide to become investors. Right now everyone wants to be an investor but it may only take is a few 5% or more corrections to change their view.
In over 30 years of teaching about the markets I have often been asked whether it is better to be an investor or trader. Long ago I came to the conclusion the answer is based on the individual's lifestyle and their reaction to risk. If in the past you have sold out when the market corrects sharply or have been hesitant to buy at market bottoms then the investor track is probably the best for you.
Those who are disciplined and do not tend to dwell on past mistakes often make good traders. Traders have to make many more decisions so there are more opportunities to second guess your decisions. In my mentoring I have found that an aptitude for math is also a plus.
Since I provide both investors and traders advice in the Viper ETF Report I am often asked how the advice is different. The recent market has been characterized by sector rotation as a sector may rally for a few weeks and then move sideways for several weeks while other sectors move to the forefront. A few examples might better explain my approach.
On Monday I recommended the SPDR KBW Regional Bank ETF (KRE) to both investors and traders. It closed strong the week ending December 1st as it broke out of a trading range (lines a and b) that had been in effect for most of the year.
The next week it hit a high of $61 but then moved sideways to lower for the next four weeks as it got as low as $57.98. With the close on January 5th my analysis suggested that the period of consolidation was likely over as the RS analysis had pulled back to its WMA and was in an uptrend.
Even more positive was the OBV which had continued to make new highs over the past month. Volume plays an important role in my analysis as I discussed last week (Using Volume To Buy The Dips). KRE closed up 4.5% for the week and the completion of the trading range indicates it can go even higher.
Though investors have been long the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) since last April. Traders sold their longs during the summer as a correction looked likely. VHT closed Friday at $161.84.
Since then traders have been in the more volatile SPDR S&P Biotech (XBI) and on Monday the SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals (XPH) was recommended. The technical readings were not nearly as strong as those on KRE as it was below the strong resistance at $44.35 and the weekly RS was below its WMA.
The OBV was acting very strong and Monday's weakness allowed for a good entry. It closed up 3.5% for the week as the resistance has been overcome and the RS has moved above its WMA. This is an early sign that it may be completing an important bottom and could eventually also be recommended to investors.
In summary I typically pick the more volatile ETFs for traders and tend to sell sooner and take a quick profit. I only give trading advice for stocks in the Viper Hot Stocks where I continue to raise stops scale out of a position when it moves in my favor. With Friday's close there are signs that the small cap iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) is ready to lead.
To decide whether you will be a better investor or trader you will need to examine your past behavior and how market events have effected you. I plan on continuing this discussion in future articles so please send me your questions and comments to firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you are interested in following my style of analysis I hope you will consider the Viper ETF or Viper Hot Stocks reports. Specific recommendations are sent out twice each week and each report is only $34.95 per month.


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Monday, February 11, 2008
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I made this card for Jackie and Blake.Jackie is my cyber friend Kim's daughter and Blake is the fiancee . They won this contest called "Dodge journey of life time".It will be easier to put the link here so you can all read about it.It is an absolutely amazing story.The wedding will be held Valentine's day this coming Thursday.I am wishing them and their families a lifetime of happiness and all the best.
This card was made from a sketch #4 by Nicola .I did make a few changes,but I hope she likes it.
12 comments:
- My Paper World said...
You hope I like it Debby?!! I LOVE it!!!
You know that I think your personalised cards are always fab!
It all looks great, the embossing, the cute embellishments, and the fabby stitching!
They are going to love it too! and their wedding sounds like it's going to be alot of fun!
Nicola xx
- February 11, 2008 at 12:53 AM
It is awesome Debby! Jackie and Blake will love it and be so surprised! They will really appreciate this. Thanks so much for sharing in the JOURNEY!! :)
- February 11, 2008 at 2:58 AM
- Flossie's Follies said...
This card is adorable, she will love it, on my way to check out the link
- February 11, 2008 at 4:38 AM
- sari said...
WOW!! That card is adorable! And the car detail fits perfectly!!!
- February 11, 2008 at 3:34 PM
- Marlou said...
wow!! beautiful card :)
- February 11, 2008 at 10:02 PM
- craftyb said...
Hi D, you've done a very nice take on the sketch...I'm sure the bride and groom will love it...what a romantic day for a wedding...no excuses for forgetting that anniversary!
- February 12, 2008 at 4:44 PM
- gina said...
Great card love the personalised take on it, I am sure they will treasure it
Gina x
- February 12, 2008 at 11:05 PM
- Jen said...
Debby this is perfect!!! You even have a little car for the auto show. Too cute!
- February 13, 2008 at 10:49 PM
- Margaret said...
This is such a cute card; I love seeing different ways to use the cuttlebug embossing folders.
- February 13, 2008 at 11:25 PM
- debby4000 said...
Wow great card,even more special when you read the story behind the card.
- February 14, 2008 at 11:07 AM
- LISA said...
your card is stunning.
Lisa xx
- February 14, 2008 at 10:43 PM
- scrappinpeg said...
Very crafy Debby to add their photo in the card too! This is just adorable! And I love the red/white colors for valentines too!
- February 16, 2008 at 5:20 AM


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A new study by University of Missouri investigators discovers that propranolol (Inderal), a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, anxiety and panic, may improve the working memory of individuals with autism and ultimately improve communication ability.
Prior research had determined that propranolol could improve the language abilities and social functioning of people with an ASD. Interpersonal skills are a profound challenge to those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) because they process language, facial expressions and social cues differently.
Working memory is the ability to hold and manipulate a small amount of information for a short period; it allows people to remember directions, complete puzzles and follow conversations. Neurologist Dr. David Beversdorf and research neuropsychologist Shawn Christ, Ph.D., found that propranolol improves the working memory performance of people with an ASD.
"Seeing a tiger might signal a fight or flight response. Nowadays, a stressor such as taking an exam could generate the same response, which is not helpful," said Beversdorf.
"Propranolol works by calming those nervous responses, which is why some people benefit from taking the drug to reduce anxiety."
In the study, propranolol increased working memory performance in a sample of 14 young adult patients with autism, but had little to no effect on a group of 13 study participants who do not have autism.
The researchers do not recommend that doctors prescribe propranolol solely to improve working memory in individuals with an autism spectrum disorder, but patients who already take the prescription drug might benefit.
"People with an autism spectrum disorder who are already being prescribed propranolol for a different reason, such as anxiety, might also see an improvement in working memory," said Christ.
Future research will incorporate clinical trials to assess further the relationship between cognitive and behavioral functioning and connectivity among various regions of the brain.
The study has been published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society.
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Bill Duke's documentary Light Girls airs TONIGHT January 19th at 9:00 pm Eastern Time on the OWN channel. The series will feature Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Soledad O'Brien, Diahann Carroll, India.Arie, Iyanla Vanzant, Michaela Angela Davis, Kym Whitley and Russell Simmons.
Light Girls, is the second work by Bill Duke, the African-American Actor and Film Director who released his initial "colorism" documentary--Dark Girls in 2011.
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The search for a missing man in southeast Saskatchewan has come to a sad end.
Volunteers found 41-year-old Johnathan Richter's body in a slough near his home north of Welwyn, Saskatchewan.
Richter was reported missing when he didn't return home from visiting a house in Rocanville on Saturday afternoon. His truck was found stuck near his home about 10 miles of Welwyn.
Community volunteers have been helping RCMP and trained civilian search and rescue crews with a ground search for five days. They found his body at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday in a slough about one kilomtre away from his truck.
Police do not believe his death is suspicious. Members of the Moosomin RCMP detachment are continuing the investigation with help from the underwater recovery team. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the circumstances and cause of his death.


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Merry Meet, Dear Readers and Devoted Followers. It has been so long since I last posted here and I've missed you all. But now I must tell you what has come to pass.
The feelings I described in the previous post, all those months ago, stayed with me and built to a horrid dark nimbus which laid me so low that my beloved Hermaphroditey left and could not be found. My powers waned even as the moon goddess slims to a sliver every month before growing fat and full again. I became so thin and translucent that Jay feared for my life, and fed me nettle cakes, elderflower wine, milk and cheese from the goats, and wild honey, but nothing helped. I was disappearing, and had not the strength to see my clients or attend to the needs of my followers here.
Then, one dark day, when the sun seemed to have deserted us too, Jay carried me outside to see my beloved goats, possibly to say goodbye to them and the other animals for the last time. As he placed me tenderly on a goat's wool blanket in the orchard and covered me, Baphomet left the little herd and skipped across the cold grass to stand beside us. I kissed his gracious nose and reached up to scratch the small spot at the end of his back, just above his tail. This is a bit risky as it's essential not to do it for too long or he becomes crazy with lust. But before I could so much as tickle him, Baphomet leaned down, put his whiskers to my ear and spoke, and his words made perfect sense.
'Listen kid', he said, and his voice was deep and wise. 'Ya gotta get outta this place and hit the road. Hermy's gone cause the pair in there…' and here he jerked his noble head in the direction of the cottage, '…is sprogging. I dessay Pan reckons which one – or maybe both, but none of us goats has a clue – we just knows there's a kid on the way and Hermy doesn't like it.'
As Baphomet spoke it came to me like a warm golden shower falling all over and around me that he was right, before I realized that it was just one of the other goats who had tiptoed up behind us. I thanked the lovely creature (Baphomet) for this enlightenment, and with new strength instructed Jay to take me indoors and put me to bed, where I lay and pondered long before falling asleep.
I woke the following morning with a happier heart, and spent the day reading cards in the basement – the first time I'd been able to do so for some time. And before the sun reached its zither the answer came and parked itself in the lane by the gate across the orchard.
Jay had been with me down there (in the basement), but had just gone up to make some dandelion tea when he saw it. He tells me that he ran out of the kitchen door, across the garden and the orchard and came back an hour later with a smile lighting his whole face. He brought me upstairs and we drank the tea together, then, taking my hand, he led me outside.
Through the orchard we made our way, the wet grass squeaking our shoes, and my heart sank. Under the oldest and tallest apple tree stood a chunky piebald horse. Not more animals to care for – Oh Jay, what have you done?
But I need not have feared. In the lane stood our salvation – a gypsy caravan! That just shows you the power of the Buckland Romani Tarot, for it was that I had been using all morning. Jay told me that the horse was a Vanner, and strong enough to pull us and a few precious belongings away from our troubles and out into the country lanes. He'd bought it and the horse from an old gypsy who'd named his price (way too high, said Jay), quick as a one card reading and dropped it in the time it takes to do a Celtic Cross (properly). Jay said that we could go anywhere our hearts desired, reading tarot along the way, following the Fayres and living on nettles and wild herbs. We could even take one of the nanny goats for milk. George and Minet could stay in the cottage and look after the animals, and we could come back sometimes to visit them (the animals).
So here I am, Dear Readers and Devoted Followers, well and happy, tapping away in the Café Net, as my old computer would not have worked in the van. I have been out of touch for so long, and would be still, had I not fancied a cup of coffee (naughty, I know) and popped in. Sadly there was no coffee to be found (or any net), just lots of screens and keyboards, so it seemed as if Hermaphroditey had led me here on purpose and must be heeded. For she had returned, appearing as a fluffy pinky-purple ball almost as soon as we'd left the lane, and now resides in the van, just below the ceiling, where she bobs merrily as we go along.
The last few Fayres of summer went well for us, and although autumn was wet and windy, and winter so far the same, but cold too, Jay and I are cosy in our little van, warmed by the wood stove. Pie, our lovely Vanner, loves to have his back scratched just like Baphomet, and it seems to have the same effect on him, so I have to be careful as he's a powerful creature.
George and Minet told us before we left that their kindling would arrive in June. We wished them well, and left with gasps of relief. We have each other, Aisselle and Jay. We have our collie – dear precious Leon and the Goddess Hermaphroditey, with Pie to pull the van and Nu (who rides inside like a queen when we're on the move) for milk. We are all we need.
I'm not sure when I'll be able to post again, but do please leave your questions and requests and I'll send the readings across the aether when I can find a connection.
In the meantime, look out for us on the road – our tarot readings are not too expensive but they are supernaturally accurate. Our stock of elderberry wine is only half immolated, and Jay bakes wondrous nettle cakes – his secret ingredient makes them truly magickal. We can raise a glass together.
Blessed Be Till When,


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Monday, August 22, 2011
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This is an activity about mission planning. Learners will use the roles of a navigation team, spacecraft, comet, Earth, and Sun to simulate how mission planners design a spacecraft/comet rendezvous. This activity requires at least four active... (View More) participants and a large open space. Includes mathematics extensions. (View Less)
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Thursday, October 31, 2013
THE 17th Unive Chess Tournament was held last Oct. 18-26 in Hoogeveen, Netherlands. The Crown Group featured two talented juniors against two experienced players in a double round robin event.
The players are Michael Adams (2753 England), Loek Van Wely (2693 Netherlands), Robin van Kampen (2607 Netherlands) and Wesley So (2706).
Wesley was "So" dominant that he practically won this prestigious tournament at the halfway point with two wins and a draw. He defeated van Wely twice, drew both his games against the top seeded Adams and had a win and a draw against van Kampen.
Wesley had a performance rating of 2877 and gained 13 Elo points.
It will be recalled that he won the World University Championship in Russia last August over an elite field that included Li Chao, Evgeny Aleekseev and Dmitry Andreikin all rated over 2700.
He also figured in a three-way tie in the Reykjavic open with Pavel Eljanov and Amin Baseem early this year.
Last May, Wesley won the Standard and Blitz events in the Calgary International chess classic.
June 2013 was a big surprise as Wesley snared three titles--US Championship, US National Open and US Blitz championship, in a span of four days from June 6 to 9 at the 2013 Las Vegas International Chess Festival.
His next major tournaments will be the Pan-American Team Chess Championship and the A group in Tata Steel.
The 76th Tata Steel (formerly Corus), scheduled on Jan. 10-26 next year in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands is now considered the most prestigious tournament in the calendar as Linares and Melody Amber have been cancelled. To be invited to the A group is like getting an invitation to the White House and it means "you have arrived."
The Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship ("World Series of College Chess") is the foremost intercollegiate team chess championship in the Americas and will take place this Dec. 27–30, at Texas Tech University.
Wesley is a sophomore at Webster University (2013 U.S. College Chess Team National Champion) in Saint Louis, Missouri taking up Business and Finance.
Wesley's family migrated to Canada two years ago and he is now based there. Has he changed his citizenship? In the Las Vegas tournament he was classified as from Canada.
If you will recall, our top lady player, Fil-Aussie mestisa Arianne Caoli transferred to Australia. She has, since then, played for Australia in the last two Olympiads.
Tournaments. Four Central Squares Strike Open chess tournament has two events--Kiddies and Open.
The Kiddies (14 years and Under) will start tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. at the Robinson Cyber gate Event Center. The format is 7 rounds Swiss with a time control of 15 minutes plus two-second increments.
Prizes are P3,000 plus trophy, P2,000 and P1,000 to the top three placers, while the best female finisher gets P500.
The Open category will follow on Nov. 3 and has the same format and time control as the Kiddies.
Prizes are P4,000 plus trophy, P3,000, P2,000 for the top three placers and P500 for the top lady finisher.
Registration is P150 for the kiddies and P200 for the Open event. For details, contact 09336642958.
On Nov. 7 and 8, the B.C. Hortelano Open will be held at Deep Blue in SM. The format is seven rounds Swiss with a time control of 25 minutes plus 5-second increment. Registration is P150.
Prizes are P3,000, P2,000,P1,000 for the top three placers and those who make the top 20 will also get cash prizes.
For details contact Marvin Ruelan at 09267352951.
World Championship. Watch out for the world championship match between champion Vishy Anand of India and Magnus Carlsen of Norway, which will start Nov. 9 in Chennai ,India.


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When the summer holidays come I've always been lucky enough that a few good books fall into my lap and take me to the liminal space I've been thirsting for. This year "TheSecret Life of God" is the first of my spiritual elixirs. It makes compelling reading. The sort of book you just can't put down. It has an easy, reflective style and opens the mind to new thoughts rather than ossifying personal reflection or opinion.
The back cover reads,
"The Secret Life of God is a kind of spiritual investigation into twenty-first century Britain. It Chronicles how, in an age where institutional religion is on the decline, people are finding new ways of believing and belonging, and puts the faces and places to the trend in which people are increasingly describing themselves as 'spiritual but not religious.'
Part travelogue, part reportage, the book reveals the communities pioneering a new form of monasticism, the Sufis exploiting the spiritual possibilities of sound and the Druids forging a relationship with nature. Interwoven with a powerful narrative of loss and belonging, it is both a deeply personal book and one which tells a wider story about our evolving relationship with place and meaning."
I'm still only just into the chapter about "Pioneering Nuns," (The Sisters of the Holy Trinity, Herefordshire) but so looking forward to finding more about how other communities are responding to the call of the God with a 'secret life !'


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We've teamed up with BetVictor and Charlie McCann to preview the day's racing.
Silviniaco Conti's return to form was the weekend's biggest highlight with Paul Nicholls' dual King George winner cut to 16/1 (from 25s) with BetVictor for the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree in April after sealing a seventh Group 1 success in the Ascot Chase under Noel Fehily.
The ten-year-old, rated 177 in his peak, would get 2lb from last year's winner Many Clouds and would surely boast terrific claims if staying the marathon trip over four and a half miles.
Another animal with Group 1 success over three miles is Boston Bob, who was similarly trimmed to 33/1 (from 66s) for Aintree success after beating stablemate On His Own to land the Bobbyjo Chase under Ruby Walsh at Fairyhouse. Connections have always been keen to have a crack at the world's most famous steeplechase and Willie Mullins' former Punchestown Gold Cup winner should prove even better on good, spring ground.
Few Aintree clues are on offer this afternoon at Carlisle, although Venetia Williams' Fionn Mac Cul (2.00) could boast claims in time and must go close in the opener under Aidan Coleman.
The selection runs in the famous silks of owner Trevor Hemmings, winner of the race with Hedgehunter, Ballabriggs and Many Clouds, and this well-bred gelding isn't likely to be seen in his best light until similarly sent over the larger obstacles but scored impressively at Taunton two starts back and should relish this afternoon's return to two and a half miles.
The stable must go close with John Louis in the handicap chase over two and a half miles with the eight-year-old in his attempt to give weight and a beating to his four rivals accordingly. He is respected should the market speak in his favour but a chance is taken instead on Abbey Storm (4.10) making his debut for the Micky Hammond stable.
The selection hasn't been sighted since winning a handicap chase for former handler Donald McCain at Southwell 18 months ago but is chucked-in on the best of his old form and can make a winning debut for his new yard under Brian Harding.
A field of seven head to post for the feature 3m Handicap Chase with Lucinda Russell's unexposed One For Arthur potentially over-priced if his tissue of 6/1 is indeed accurate.
The seven-year-old has made just four starts over the larger obstacles and is respected under regular partner Peter Buchanan, however preference on this occasion lies with Warrantor (3.05) for the father and son combination of Warren and Tom Greatrex,
The selection relished the step up to three miles when beating subsequent Royal Artillery Gold Cup winner Jenny's Surprise two starts back at Lingfield, and although unseating last time out at Catterick, remains unexposed and open to much further improvement. The conditional is excellent value for his 7lb claim and can off-set the 6lb rise at the weights for that Lingfield success.
There's action on the all-weather from both Lingfield and Wolverhampton with Jim Crowley a fascinating jockey booking aboard Tom Dascombe's Colourfilly (2.20) in the opener at the former. The selection ran an excellent second last time out at Wolverhampton just nine days ago at Wolverhampton and must go close from a 2lb higher mark.
Crowley can double-up Steam Ahead (2.55) in the maiden over an extended six furlongs. Ralph Beckett's well-bred son of Dream Ahead was well-backed to make a winning debut last month over course and distance and, after bumping into one on the day, should make amends and go one better this afternoon.
There's a terrific 5f Handicap at Wolverhampton with Mick Easterby's Hoofalong (4.20) chanced to land the £28,000 first prize under Phillip Makin. The selection has been in tremendous heart throughout the winter, winning competitive handicaps at Chelmsford, and must remain competitive under a 6lb penalty.
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Technology & Trends presents "Google Drive for Instruction: Leveling Up with Add-Ons" Webinar
Kyle Denlinger, eLearning Librarian at Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Wake Forest University
Those who use Google Drive for instruction already know how powerful it is for sharing and collaborating with students and faculty. This webinar will go beyond the basics to show you two amazing add-ons for Google Sheets that will take your use of Drive to the next level. You'll hear how one librarian uses the Doctopus add-on to wrangle his student's assignments and course documents, and how he uses the AutoCrat add-on to automate administrative tasks and solicit workshop feedback. This session will be most useful to those with some experience with Google Drive, and will be especially useful to those at G Suite for Education campuses.
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Questions? Contact Jenny Dale at jedale2 [at] uncg [dot] edu!


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Timothy Boals
Senior Research Scientist
Tim Boals is the Executive Director of the WIDA Consortium. He holds a Ph.D. in curriculum from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with an emphasis in the education of English language learners. His background includes language education, educational policy for ELLs, and Spanish language and literature.
As the WIDA Executive Director, Tim oversees operations and long range planning efforts. He serves on the WIDA Research Subcommittee and his research interests involve the interplay between content and language learning for English language learners across the language acquisition continuum and the effects of standards on classroom practice for these learners. He has recently collaborated on articles about re-conceptualization of academic language and the evolving construct of English language testing, the books "Multilingual Learners and Academic Literacies" and "Formative Language Assessment for ELLs," and a book chapter on supporting ELLs with special needs. Tim frequently presents at national and regional conferences on the challenges facing ELLs and how schools and educators can better meet their needs.
Contact Information
Phone: (608) 263-4326
Office: 1263N Ed Sciences
Current ProjectsWIDA
Developing Culturally Responsive Native Language Assessment Systems
Completed ProjectsObtaining Necessary Parity through Academic Rigor (ONPAR)
Literacy in Assessment and Data Designed for Effective Results for English Language Learners (LADDER)
The MAGIC Project: Linking Teacher Training to ELL Students' Performance
Spanish Academic Language Standards and Assessment (SALSA)
AERA Education Research Association Conference
ASSETS: Assessment Services Supporting ELs through Technology Systems
Developing Culturally Responsive Native Language Assessment Systems
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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n. Any of various short-chain peptides found in brain tissue, such as endorphins.
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- n. Any of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters.
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Cortisol stimulates a brain chemical called neuropeptide Y, which boosts carbohydrate cravings.
The eating chemicals driven by NPY a protein called neuropeptide Y.
Galanin is a brain chemical called a neuropeptide, which previous research has identified as crucial to determining appetite for carbohydrate and fat-rich food.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph
Researchers discovered that levels of a molecule called neuropeptide Y NPY directly relates to whether we have a "glass half empty" or "glass half full" attitude towards life.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph
TUESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- People whose genetic make-up produces lower levels of a brain molecule called neuropeptide Y (NPY) may be at increased risk for major depression, says a new study.
Garvan Institute scientists have discovered how a hormone, known as neuropeptide Y
The team thought this behavior might involve a substance in the brain called neuropeptide
Sometimes reduced food intake can trigger brain chemicals such as neuropeptide Y, orexins and melanin-concentrating hormone that make us more likely to want sweet things.
Separately, variations in two genes for receptor to neurotransmitter neuropeptide Y, associated with stress and severe withdrawal symptoms from alcohol, are common to about one-quarter of the population.
Orexin is a neuropeptide in the brain that plays a role in promoting wakefulness.


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