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Today is Thursday 17 November 2011.
Dear Ian has yet to reply to Nigel's e-mail of 5 October 2011.
He is, of course, exercising his right to silence.
What has he got to hide?
Easy one to guess, eh?
Well, rather than exercising his right to silence as expected, Dear Ian instead exercised his right to waffle. Into doing so, he confirms below Andrew Docherty's decision to issue a Refusal Notice rather than produce the evidence of libel, defamation, or whatever the offence being alleged is, assuming one still is.
Grandma B, the owner of this blog, has not received any such unfounded threats of legal action, despite having taken over the hosting of the disputed blog. I wonder why.
Anyway, let's think this one through:
Senior officers of the City of York Council (CYC), acting on the instructions of its Chief Executive Kersten England (she is cc'ed on the material) do not take up several offers made to publish a rebuttal of the "allegations" made against them. They side-step a perfectly legitimate request to produce the evidence behind their threats of litigation by using their favourite word "vexatious". That is government officialese for "I've got something to hide".
Interestingly, Dear Ian makes great play of the "negative effect" having their unlawful behaviour brought to light has had on the "health and well-being of the [unnamed] employees of the public authority". CYC are so concerned about the health and well-being of these unnamed employees that they are refusing to produce any evidence to support the claims of libel (or whatever), nor actually carry out their threat to take legal action against any of the bloggers publishing the supposedly "defamatory" comments. It appears that CYC does not take the "health and well-being" of its employees particularly seriously.
Anyway, I've discussed this now with Grandma B, an 82 year old, wheelchair-bound great-grandmother, and she tells me she is really, really sorry that her complaints about being a victim of sustained abuse by York social workers for four years now has upset them. All she wants to do is go back home and spend the remainder of her years living there in peace and safety. Remember, Dear Ian? That is the home from which your friends and colleagues unlawfully evicted her TWO YEARS ago, before trying to fraudulently sell it. I don't recall hearing you complain about that, Dear Ian, eh? I wonder why. Well, £200,000 tax-free is a nice, little earner for all those involved, eh? Not something to sniff at, nor to complain about. Unless, of course, you are the victim…. And if you do, you are of course being "vexatious".
It is also interesting to note that Dear Ian mentions nothing whatsoever about the health and well-being of Grandma B in his reply. He seems to have forgotten that CYC has a statutory duty of care to the vulnerable residents of York. He takes money from the taxpayer on the understanding he will do the job for which he is receiving this money. Is he not defrauding the good taxpayers of York by taking this money, not doing his job and instead acting unlawfully in an attempt to cover up criminal behaviour by his colleagues (and possibly himself) at taxpayers expense?
Here is the latest batch of correspondence.
—– Original Message —–
From: Floyd, Ian
To: Nigel
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 3:21 PM
Subject: RE: Refusal Notice – FOIA request [3] 23rd August 2011.
Dear Nigel,
I have reviewed the council's decision to refuse your information request, of 31 August 2011, on the grounds that it is vexatious. My conclusion is that the decision was correct. I have considered the following points.
There is no duty on the council, or its officers who have been defamed, to demonstrate the untruth of the remarks you have repeated. The remarks must either be shown to be true or withdrawn. Your claims to the contrary, apparently lending credence to them, and the terms in which you express yourself, create a context in which the details of your request become vexatious.
The Tribunal (EA/2009/0093) has ruled that enquiries forming part of an extended campaign to expose alleged improper or illegal behaviour, where the evidence does not support the campaign, may be vexatious. It appears that your request lends support to what purports to be such a campaign, and which indeed lacks any evidence.
The same decision observes that a "tendentious or haranguing tone which demonstrates an intention to argue and not really to obtain information" is a factor. Addressing yourself personally to a council officer, rather than to the council itself, and in the terms you do, fulfils this criterion.
Further, your correspondence could indeed "reasonably be expected to have a negative effect on the health and well-being of the employees of the public authority". By lending credence to the defamatory, and thus personally harmful, remarks you quote, you could reasonably foresee such a negative effect.
Lastly the Freedom of Information Act provides a right of access to information held in recorded form by a public authority. A demand for information that would demonstrate that supposed incidents, or alleged actions, did not occur or were not carried out, is quite unreasonable. Your suggestion of a nil response falls into the tendentious category.
I would advise you to have due regard to the risk of repeating the defamation if you engage in further correspondence with others on this subject. Any evidence of this may lead to enforcement action against you.
You will be aware that you may take up the matter of this refusal with the Information Commissioner, in writing at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF or by email at email@example.com . The council however regards this correspondence as closed.
——– Original Message ——–
Re: Refusal Notice – FOIA request [4] 23rd August 2011- CYC Constitution
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:24:59 +0100
From: Nigel
To: Floyd, Ian <email@example.com>
CC: <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Mr Ian FLOYD – Director of Customer & Business Support Services – City of York Council
Thank you for your email. Forgive me for troubling you further, but there are a number of points on which your remarks fall short of complete clarity; I would like to establish just exactly what it was that you intended to convey.
It is clear to me that you have re-affirmed Andy Docherty's Refusal, on grounds of my request being 'vexatious'. However, your decision process is less than lucid.
1) You seem to suggest that Council officers have been defamed. I have seen no evidence that such is the case. I have seen bountiful evidence to support the view that what you have characterized as so-called 'allegations' are, from the point-of-view of their respective authors, statements of fact. If you wish to contest that view, you will need to produce evidence to support your contention. If such evidence is in your possession, I am entitled to see it under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.
You also seem to infer that I have repeated remarks of a defamatory nature; I can assure you that I have not – neither in writing nor in the more fugitive form of the spoken word, repeated any remarks that could be alleged to be defamatory. I have no personal knowledge of the matters raised in the so-called 'allegations'; I trust that is clear. I am trying to establish, in the public interest, whether or not the so-called 'allegations' are grounded in fact.
As I have indicated elsewhere, it is my interpretation of the defamation law that to recover in a libel or slander suit, the plaintiff must show evidence of four elements: that the defendant conveyed a defamatory message; that the material was published, meaning that it was conveyed to someone other than the plaintiff; that the plaintiff could be identified as the person referred to in the defamatory material; and that the plaintiff suffered some injury to his or her reputation as a result of the communication. In the event that the remarks alleged by the plaintiff to be defamatory are, in fact, predicated upon a statement of truth, the action must fail.
Are you suggesting otherwise? (Please answer this question. Thank you).
For the avoidance of doubt, my concern is this; it would appear (and you yourself support this view) that certain so-called 'allegations' have been made against certain named individuals. Some of these so-called 'allegations' are of a very grave nature. Indeed, some of these so-called 'allegations' appear to have been supported by the quotation of copious amounts of documentary evidence, which, if authentic (and neither you nor, to my knowledge, any other parties, have contended that the supporting documentation is fictional, forged or otherwise fabricated), suggest that there may indeed be some substance to the so-called 'allegations'.
One such document appears to be a Decision Notice from the Local Government Ombudsman. The Local Government Ombudsman presumably may be regarded as a reliable source.
What action has CYC taken in response to the Local Government Ombudsman's Decision Notice? (Please answer this question. Thank you).
Is it not so that CYC has a Duty of Care to the public to ensure that the abuses itemised in the so-called 'allegations' of which we speak do not recur? In the event that, however unlikely you may wish it to be so, there are indeed elements of truth in the so-called 'allegations', would it not be the case that the Council would stand in dereliction of its Duty of Care, were the so-called 'allegations' to remain un-investigated? I rather think so.
I find it difficult to conceive of the notion that City of York Council is apparently unwilling to countenance an investigation into whether or not the so-called 'allegations' contain any substantive information. CYC Officers and/or elected Councillors who feel that their reputations have been impugned by the so-called 'allegations', are, of course, free to go to law in defence of their reputations. It is my interpretation of the terms of The Local Authorities (indemnities for members and officers) Order 2004 that they are not free to do so at the expense of the public purse.
For clarity, are you suggesting otherwise? (Please answer this question. Thank you).
2) It may or may not be the case that, as you suggest, enquiries forming part of an extended campaign to expose alleged improper or illegal behaviour, where the evidence does not support the campaign, may be deemed 'vexatious'. In the present case, however, there is at least a credible appearance that the evidence does support the credibility of the so-called 'allegations' of improper or illegal behaviour. However, you are surely not suggesting that the onus is upon me to demonstrate whether or not that evidence is compelling – surely, that falls within the ambit of a thoroughgoing investigation, ideally by an impartial external body.
For clarity, would you disagree with that view? (Please answer this question. Thank you).
3) You appear to take issue with my style. I try to be clear, polite, amicable and willing to address my correspondents on equal terms. I wish I could say the same for Mr Docherty, whose tone is as manifestly high-handed as his actions (by his own admission) are draconian. I am not aware that paid public servants stand in a position of superiority over members of the public. I believe that they would be mistaken in thinking that they do. I have approached CYC with very real concerns that Mr Docherty has exceeded the Council's authority, and, further, that the nature and gravity of the so-called 'allegations' is such that, in the public interest, an impartial investigation is in order as a matter of urgency. I do not concede that my correspondence could "reasonably be expected to have a negative effect on the health and well-being of the employees of the public authority" – unless it is the case that those employees have reason to be fearful of a thoroughgoing and impartial investigation – as, indeed, the so-called 'allegations' seem to suggest.
4) You state, in your penultimate paragraph, that "Your suggestion of a nil response falls into the tendentious category." My dictionary defines 'tendentious' thus:
Adjective: Expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, esp. a controversial one
For clarity, the cause or point of view to which my correspondence is directed is simply stated, thus:
I seek, in the public interest, to uphold transparency and accountability and to expose the truth in respect of grave and, on the face of it, well-substantiated so-called 'allegations' that have come to my notice and to that of a large number of members of the public. I believe you will find that those objectives are entirely consonant with Council's aspirations as laid out in Part One of the City of York Council Constitution, copied immediately below this email for your convenience of reference. (I have highlighted, in bold, the relevant passage).
If you take issue with that stated purpose, then it would seem to that you take issue with the Council's own Constitution, and if such is the case I would like you to make that clear for me, in writing, please, by return.
I might add that, being mindful of the wide circulation achieved by your pronunciamenti, the hostile and aggressive/defensive posture evinced by you and Mr Docherty is highly likely to provoke a perception that the Council has indeed something very unwholesome to hide – which is precisely why a thoroughgoing and impartial investigation is surely the proper course of action to take.
For clarity, would you disagree with that view? (Please answer this question. Thank you).
I have not sought your advice on the merits of repeating any so-called 'allegations'; thank you, anyway.
Your concluding remark "Any evidence of this may lead to enforcement action against you" I take as a tacit threat of legal action. I regard it as an empty one. It is not your place to threaten me. I do not accept that you are so authorised. Nor do I believe for one moment that you have any intention of presenting an opportunity for the entirety of the so-called 'allegations' to be exposed to public and press scrutiny in open court; Mr Docherty's declared intention is to suppress that information.
As stated above, I have not repeated any so-called 'allegations'. It is not my intention to do so. It is, however, my intention to pursue, in the public interest, the instigation of a thoroughgoing and impartial investigation into the so-called 'allegations'. I hope that, on carefully reconsideration, you will join me in that pursuit. Should you decide against that course of action, right-thinking members of the public (and of the Council) will certainly wonder why.
As a matter of public concern, I would be interested to know CYC's intentions in respect of other so-called 'allegations' presently accessible to internet users all over the world via a considerable number of web-sites, blogs, newspaper comments sections, etc. Is it the Council's intention to adopt a scatter-gun approach to litigation, or will the so-called 'allegations' remain unchallenged, in the public purview.
I do specifically require an answer on this last point? (Please answer this question. Thank you).
Finally, you state that the Council regards this correspondence as closed. It is my information that there are, amongst the elected members, those who profoundly disagree. There exists no prohibition against a member of the public seeking information in the public interest and Council officers are not authorised to conceal, or collude to conceal, wrong-doing on the part of fellow officers. By floundering amongst the exemption clauses of the FOIA, officers risk bringing themselves and their Council into disrepute. I would close by urging you to ponder the fact that, for every council officer who feels that correspondence such as mine is 'vexatious', there are thousands of ordinary electors who look to me, and people like me, to articulate the penetrating inquiries that will, if transparently fulfilled, provide us all (as Mr Pickles has so eloquently stated) with the means to hold officers to account; paid public servants are not. lest we forget, paid to obstruct public scrutiny.
Please uphold your Council's Constitution – and fulfil my FOIA request. Thank you.
Yours, with very kind regards,
Cc: Kersten England – CEO – CYC
Bc: Undisclosed recipients
1 Summary
1.1 City of York Council has agreed a Constitution which sets out how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed. These procedures will ensure that decisions are taken at the right time, by the right body, considering the right issues and options and will be non-bureaucratic, transparent, accountable to local people and deliver Council priorities. Some of these processes are required by law, while others are a matter for the Council to choose. The Constitution is divided into 17 articles which set out the basic rules governing the Council's business. More detailed procedures and codes of practice are provided in separate rules and protocols later in the document.
It is now 17 September 2011. After having exercised his right to waffle, it now seems that Dear Ian is exercising his right to silence. After all, his attempt to cover up for his colleagues' participation in the financial abuse of Grandma B amounts to being involved in a conspiracy to defraud, a serious crime for which Dear Ian could get up to TEN YEARS in JAIL. That is the sort of habitual criminal running the City of York Council, with the full support and blessing of his chief executive, lord mayor and local councillors….
It is now 1 October 2011. The silence is deafening.
No reply from Dear Ian, no rebuttal of the allegations made against him, his colleagues and friends. Not a whisper.
And of course, no sight of any action on the Freedom of Information request. What does York Council have to hide here?
No reply is often a reply in itself. It says a lot.
It is now 13 October 2011. Over a week ago, Nigel Ward sent a little reminder to Dear Ian with a council policy document attached, which made it very clear that Dear Ian and his partners in crime Kersten England and Andrew Docherty must have been well aware of the law before making their threats of taking legal action against various people.
It is likely the senior management of the City of York Council committed a series of criminal offences under both the Prevention of Harassment and Malicious Communication Acts.
If they wish to dispute that, they are welcome to send a rebuttal to Grandma B, who will happily post it on her blog.
I know, right to silence.
On 05/10/2011 12:30, Nigel wrote:
Mr Ian FLOYD – Director of Customer & Business Support Services – City of York Council
I await your response to my email of 12th September 2011, copied below for your convenience of reference. I would be grateful if you would turn your attention to addressing it, please.
I attach for your information a document (published into the public domain in virtue of its status as a Freedom of Information response) entitled "Member and Officer Indemnity", the content of which clarifies the position in relation (amongst other matters) to legal actions on behalf of Councillors and/or Officers, thus:
8 For the avoidance of doubt this indemnity does not apply to:
costs arising to an officer or member in defending (or an officer pursuing) an action for defamation
Would you please be so kind as to confirm or deny that the contents of the document remain extant in full effect (or, if they do not, providing me with a currently valid version) and, specifically, that the information cited above, is correct? Thank you.
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The average small company that buys health insurance will pay a premium for that coverage. In return, the insurance company will pay the healthcare costs that exceed deductibles, copays and coinsurance. This form of insurance covers ordinary and expected occurrences of healthcare as well as unexpected care.
Health care is really about economics
Here is the economic reality of healthcare. In a given year, 5% of covered members will account for 50% of total costs, and about 50% will incur some form of healthcare expense, however small. In reality, being fully insured is pre-paying for healthcare. It's paying for predictable, expected healthcare by forcing those costs through an insurance mechanism.
Imaging what your homeowners insurance would cost if every repair and maintenance item went into a claim. Imaging those costs if 5% of the houses in your neighborhood (1 out of 20!) burned, flooded or were devastated by tornadoes each year. And what if 50% of the houses filed a claim for anything from tightening a faucet washer to replacing the furnace–or even having someone come out just to check up on your appliances and plumbing?
Many businesses self-pay for healthcare
Many larger companies self-fund their healthcare. These companies pay for those predictable, expected healthcare expenses. These plans may have no insurance whatsoever but very often carry stop loss insurance to protect against catastrophic high costs for individuals or for aggregated high costs should there be multiple individual losses.
61% of workers are under coverage by company plans that are at least partially self-funded.
In this scenario, companies need to consider several factors in planning for healthcare.
First, where should they set the amount of loss they will shoulder before stop loss coverage kicks in?
Second, what ongoing high-cost individuals do they currently have under coverage? These insurers may make coverage adjustments for individuals who have ongoing predictable expenses. Remember, stop loss is real insurance: something that protects against the unexpected.
Third, what does the company do to reduce the risks of members hitting their stop loss insurance? It makes sense to assure that ordinary scheduled healthcare procedures are priced under the amount of loss that triggers their stop loss.
This might sound complicated, but it's not. A company with 2000 covered members can predict, for example, paying for at least one total joint replacement and one major back surgery in a typical year. These procedures can be so expensive that they can hit stop loss insurance for companies even if everything goes well.
The best solution is to pay less for care and pay less for insurance
A solution is to think about bundling programs that have defined prices set in advance. Many stop loss carriers recognize that employers accessing favorable bundled prices are less likely to hit file stop loss claims simply because prices are known in advance and overall are significantly lower than unpredictable fee-for-service prices.
So not only do self-funded employers save on those healthcare procedures that can be scheduled, they often qualify for a break on their catastrophic stop loss insurance premiums. An employer can enjoy two benefits from knowing the prices of healthcare it's likely to buy: better prices and lower premiums for stop loss insurance.
Great bundled prices are a perfect mate for self-funded companies that need stop loss insurance.

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There are several reasons to obtain a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
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Depending on your individual lifestyle, time commitments and availability, checking out what it takes to get an MBA in Pennsylvania is a good first step.


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Lizard Squad Hack Sony PlayStationTechnology December 8, 2014
On December 8, 2014 the news shakes the world when million users hit by the alarming message as "Page not found! It's not you It's the internet's fault" on Sony PlayStation official site.
This warning shook the online gaming sites including Xbox, EGaming and Disney.Later LIZARD SQUAD has taken credit for the outage, posting "PSN Login #offline #Lizard Squad" as their Twitter status.
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Age-related deficits and their effects on reading
Older readers are more affected by suboptimal designs of typefaces, are more easily distracted by irrelevant elements in the text, are more sensitive to low contrast between foreground and background, and have greater difficulty tuning into a specific typeface style. With growing age, some level of cognitive decrease often follows, which is associated with a decline in processing speed and a general deficit in cognitive flexibility.
In addition, many elderly people suffer from some form of visual impairment.
In spite of the growing number of older citizens, and in spite of the fact that many of the reading-related deficits can be met through the right setting of typography, these issues are rarely considered in design. This presentation will show new scientific findings on the legibility of typefaces for elderly readers and will suggest ways of improving visual acuity for this target group.


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10 Tips to Prepare Your Mercedes-Benz for a Houston Summer
High temperatures can be problematic for vehicles in any region, but the extra heat, humidity and intense sun of the Houston area can be especially damaging to your Mercedes-Benz. The intense heat and humidity can reduce the efficiency of the engine's cooling system, and make your air conditioner work overtime to keep you comfortable. A combination of the heat and the sun can soften rubber components, like tires, making them wear faster, and it can prevent the brakes from cooling properly. Ultraviolet radiation can damage your paint job and cause interior surfaces to fade. To make sure that your vehicle is ready for the summer, bring it to your local Mercedes-Benz dealer for a bit of preventive maintenance.
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#1 Have The Air Filter Changed
In order for a gasoline engine to run properly, it needs a sufficient supply of air, plenty of fuel and a strong spark. If the air filter on your Mercedes-Benz is dirty, the engine will not be able acquire the necessary amount of air for efficient combustion, leading to poor fuel economy, higher fuel costs and possible engine problems. During the summer in the Houston, dust, pollen and other pollutants can easily clog the air filter, but it is inexpensive and easy to have it changed, which will help keep your vehicle running properly and protect its engine.
#2 Check the Fluids
Proper fluid levels are important at all times, especially during the summer. Both the engine oil and the coolant keep the engine at the correct operating temperature and the transmission fluid helps to keep the transmission from overheating. Low oil levels can cause dangerous friction in the engine and low coolant levels could allow the engine to overheat, possibly damaging the head gasket, heads or the engine block. A low transmission fluid level could allow the transmission to overheat, damaging critical components, or it could starve the clutches, solenoids and gears of lubrication, leading to premature transmission failure. By having the fluids checked at the beginning of the summer, and with every maintenance visit, you can prevent severe and expensive damage to the engine and the transmission.
#3 Inspect the Belts
The belts in an engine use the crankshaft to drive important components like the water pump, alternator, air conditioner and, on some engines, the radiator cooling fan. High temperatures can contribute to excess belt wear, and if the belt breaks while driving, it could stop the alternator from charging the battery, prevent the air conditioner from running properly, and stop the coolant from circulating through the engine. It is a good idea to have the belt checked near the beginning of summer, and replace it if necessary.
#4 Charge the Air Conditioner
Summer is not the time to find out that the air conditioner in your Mercedes-Benz is malfunctioning. Before the heat arrives, have it inspected by your local Mercedes-Benz dealership. They can make sure it has the correct amount of refrigerant, that the belts and electrical system are in good condition, and that all the controls are working properly. The air conditioning system is very reliable in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, but can require periodic maintenance.
#5 Check the Tires
The heat of the summer and the hot pavement can be especially tough on tires, causing them to wear quicker. Have your tires checked at the beginning and the end of summer, and replace them when necessary. It is also good to have the suspension components checked for wear at the same time, and the steering aligned, if required. With good quality tires on your vehicle, and a properly-functioning suspension system, you'll be prepared when summer storms make the roads wet and slippery.
#6 Inspect the Brakes
Brake pads and discs both wear faster as temperatures increase. Have the pads and discs checked at the start of summer to ensure that you have the stopping power necessary for an emergency. In addition, make sure that the anti-lock brake system and traction control systems are operating properly, and that the brake fluid is at the proper level.
#7 Change the Wiper Blades
In the extreme heat and the intense sun of the summer, the rubber on your wiper blades can degrade quickly, which will make it difficult to see during summer rain storms. Have the wiper blades checked at the beginning of the summer, and replaced, if necessary.
#8 Check the Battery
During the summer, it is easy for a battery to overheat while charging, losing some of its electrolytes if it is not a sealed battery. This can reduce the performance of the battery, making it hard to start your vehicle, or it could cause the battery to fail prematurely. Have the battery tested and maintained before the summer to make sure you do not get stranded with a dead battery.
#9 Protect the Interior and Exterior Finishes
The intense sun in the Houston area can easily cause a vehicle's exterior paint to fade and become discolored, and can also cause significant damage to the interior. Have your vehicle's exterior washed thoroughly and apply a fresh coat of wax or sealant to protect the paint from the ultraviolet radiation of the sun, as well as dust, dirt and rocks. Have the interior cleaned and treated to prevent fading and cracking of the leather upholstery and other interior surfaces.
#10 Keep Fluids On hand
Make sure you have of the basic fluids for your vehicle available in case of emergency, such as oil, coolant and wiper fluid. Keep some drinking water ad snacks in the car as well, and tools to change a tire, if necessary.
By following these simple tips, you can prevent expensive damage and ensure your Mercedes-Benz is ready for summertime adventures.


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Wednesday, 10 November 2010
WOYWW - Week 75
It's my daughter's Graduation Ceremony today and as it is in Kilmarnock I will be MIA for a few hours while we attend that and the celebrations to follow. I'll be sprucing up because my daughter wants a photograph taken with both her mother and father - we're divorced so that should be a bundle of fun:) But, we're taking the digi camera and my DH will be doing the honours so I should be able to post a photo or two of the occasion tomorrow.
That's me for now and for anyone who has just strayed into this crazy world wondering what WOYWW is all about take a dash over to Julia's place, Stamping Ground, and take a peek. You will be able to view the workdesks of other creative folks from all over the world.
Edit Note: For those of you who have expressed interest I have now posted snapshots taken at the Graduation Ceremony.
19 comments:
- jude said...
Have agreat day at your daughters graduation im sure it will be proud moment .will pop back to see pics tomorrow.
hugs judex
- 10 November 2010 at 09:55
- nnalorac said...
Lovely card your working on Elizabeth, hate sticky scissors, always forget to clean them! Such a proud day for you today, enjoy! Carolxx.....66
- 10 November 2010 at 10:17
- lisa said...
I hate sticky scissors too although they always seem to be so!!!
Hope you have a lovely day today at your daughter's Graduation. A special day. Looking forward to seeing the photos!!
Hugs Lisax
- 10 November 2010 at 16:44
- Maria Moorhouse said...
Great work desk,thanks for the snoop!x
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- 10 November 2010 at 18:00
Very tidy desk Elisabeth and pretty card. Hope all goes well at the graduation.
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- 10 November 2010 at 20:44
- Annie said...
Really hope all the celebrations go well for all.
A x
- 11 November 2010 at 08:35
- Ciara said...
Just read your lovely tribute to your daughter, it's really moving. Well done to her.
In answer to your question, I get up for work at 5:30 so just happened to check Julia's blog at 6am when she'd posted. I was amazed I beat the American ladies!
Love your ribbon & those prima flowers :-)
- 11 November 2010 at 13:07
- Lionelsa said...
I like this chicken box and lovly green on your desk.
- 11 November 2010 at 13:22
- Julia Dunnit said...
Bet the graduation was amazing - did you get the sniffles? You must be very proud. I like the way you question the glitter's presence when it's not been used - hey, come to my place and question...well most of the stuff on my desk!!
- 11 November 2010 at 17:34
- peggy aplSEEDS said...
i recently used a pair of scissors to cut double sided tape and wow, those scissors are now a mess! grrr!
- 12 November 2010 at 04:32
- Chrissie said...
It's taking me a while to get around this week as we swanned off to London on Wednesday. I hope you enjoyed your Wednesday too. Pride personified I'm sure!
Congratulations to your daughter!
Chrissie #11
- 12 November 2010 at 07:29
- kelly said...
The card looks very nice, the one you are working on there Elizabeth. I will check out the graduation photos.
- 12 November 2010 at 11:54
- akilli melek said...
hope you had a nice time at the graduation. love the card and the flowers behind it. easel cards are not something i do a lot of...should try more me thinks. thanks for popping by earlier. only just getting some time to snoop now. caroline #6
- 12 November 2010 at 13:03
ITS so tidy elizabeth!
loving the card you made (the one on the desk) its perfect for your graduate :)
- 12 November 2010 at 16:25
- Cardmaking Galore said...
there's the beginning of something gorgeous on your desk!
- 12 November 2010 at 18:11
- Kym's Crafty Cards said...
What a lovely work to craft in you have. Thanks for sharing your workspace. Best wishes, Kym xxx (WOYWW No 36)
- 12 November 2010 at 18:56
- Spyder said...
Sorry I'm a week late! Lovely crafty space, love the card you're making, have a great weekend!and of course a good woyww
- 13 November 2010 at 18:05
- Neet said...
I am running late because I have been so busy - am whacked out.
Your card looks very nice - I love easel cards. I too hate gumming up my scissors so have a pair that I use specifically for that purpose - now and then I clean them off when it drives me nuts because they are so sticky.
- 15 November 2010 at 19:51
- Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...
It's bad enough that I am running nearly a week late, then I have been plagued with that pesky 503 error all night. Just wanted to drop in and let you know I was here this week. Sounds like an awesome graduation. And of course, that easel card is lovely.
- 16 November 2010 at 13:30


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You may be surprised to read that arthritis in senior cats is just as prevalent as it in senior dogs, but less reported because we don't recognise the signs as readily.
Cats have the evolutionary benefit of being smaller and lighter than most dogs, but they can still suffer from joint pain. In fact, a 2011 study showed that 61% of cats over the age of six had arthritis and over 82% of cats over the age of 14 (1). So why don't we recognize the signs of arthritis in cats, and how can we manage it?
You have to remember that in the wild and not too distant past, cats lived mostly outdoors and while they were predators to small animals, they were also prey to larger animals. A cat that showed it was sick or in pain was more likely not to survive, so cats have evolved to hide their pain.
Fortunately, feline behaviour, specifically in relation to pain, has been a subject of study for many decades. We have discovered that cats can show signs of arthritis pain in many ways, we just have to be aware of what we are looking for. Signs of arthritic pain in cats can manifest in a number of ways, such as refusing to jump up to elevated surfaces, increased aggression or hiding, litter box problems including urinating and defecating outside of the box, a decrease in playful behaviour and changes in appetite. Arthritic pain is stressful and can also cause stress cystitis: inflammation of the bladder wall that can cause bloody urine, straining to urinate, increased urination and urinating inside the house. If the pain is severe, then it may cause a cat to limp.
If you notice any of these signs in your cat, schedule an appointment with your local veterinarian. Arthritis is typically diagnosed based on history, exam findings and x-ray results.
Because we know that arthritis is common in cats as young as six, it is important to start early to try and prevent, or at least delay, the onset of arthritis in your cat. The most important strategy you can utilize is to maintain a healthy weight in your cat. A cat has a healthy weight and ideal body condition if you can feel your cat's ribs. If your cat's ribs are covered in a layer of fat, then he or she is at an unhealthy weight, predisposing them to a variety of health problems, including arthritis. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian and check how much you should be feeding your cat. A general rule is 250-270 kcal/day for indoor cats.
Another important element to combating arthritis in cats is to keep them moving. Exercise and movement lubricates the joints and stimulates synovial fluid production, which is necessary to keep joints gliding smoothly. Exercise also burns calories.
There are several ways of getting a sedentary cat moving. One is by tossing treats so they can 'hunt them'. Take a part of their daily allotment of treats and throw them for your cat to chase. Your cat will think this is a game and pounce on the food. You can also split the food up into different food bowls around the house and put it on elevated surfaces, so that your cat has to move around to get food. Cats also enjoy jumping into cat trees and playing with feather fishing poles.
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The third component of feline joint health is a high-quality joint supplement. When considering a joint supplement, look for glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and green-lipped mussels on the label.
If your cat is already suffering from arthritis pain, first work with your veterinarian to design a weight loss program (if appropriate) and to help manage your cat's pain. There are several medications that are licensed for arthritic pain in cats. Never give a cat any human anti-inflammatories or pain medications as these can cause life-threatening side effects. Additional therapies to consider include acupuncture and cold laser therapy. Both of these alternative therapies are affordable and non-invasive, and a potential addition to any feline arthritis management plan.
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UPDATE: I finally had the time to experiment with Spaghetti Squash Carbonara. Oh my. It is so good; I just finished the leftovers. I followed a recipe from Pasta Classics, a book I wrote in 1999 or thereabouts. I'm surprised that it worked so well on my first try. At some point, I may tweak it a bit to lighten it up–it is very rich–but this first attempt turned out pretty much perfectly. The leftovers were even more delicious, mostly likely because the squash soaked up some of the flavors.
If you'd like to try this but are intimidated by an entire spaghetti squash, you are in luck. Hector Alvarez of Hector's Honey sells halves, which are just perfect for 4 to 6 people.
Here's the recipe I used:
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
Serves 4 to 6
- 12 to 14 ounces cooked spaghetti squash, strands separated with a fork
- 3 ounces pancetta, minced and fried until just crisp
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 2 large backyard eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, from a backyard egg, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
- 3 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 ounces grated aged Asiago, Pecorino or dry Jack
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper in a mill
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Spread the spaghetti squash on a sheet pan or some other ovenproof container and set it in the oven to heat; it needs to be very hot.
- With the pancetta over medium low heat, add the garlic and saute 90 seconds. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Put the eggs and yolk yolk into a large metal mixing bowl and beat with a whisk until slightly thickened.
- Add the parsley, cheeses and pancetta mixture to the eggs and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the hot spaghetti squash and lift and toss, preferably with a pasta fork, for a couple of minutes, so that the hot squash will begin to cook the eggs and melt the cheese.
- Divide among individual soup plates, bowls or dinner plates and serve immediately, with a green vegetable such as roasted asparagus or wilted spinach alongside.
Today's Seasonal Pantry features spaghetti squash, a pretty yellow medium-sized winter squash whose external appearance gives little clue to what's inside.
When I went to the farmers market this morning, I saw that Hector Alvarez of Hector's Honey has plenty of spaghetti squash right now, which provides a second source. I developed these new recipes using Redwood Empire Farm's squash; they attend only on Saturday.
Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms & Sausage
Thai Salad with Spaghetti Squash
In today's column, I also promised to talk about my experiment making Spaghetti Squash Carbonara. Alas, you'll have to wait a few more days, as I haven't had time to do it yet.
This recipe is from a pairing column I wrote in 2009:
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato-Porcini Sauce, paired with Buehler Vineyards 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Seasonal Pantry's November 18, 2009 column about spaghetti squash includes these recipes.
Cooking Spaghetti Squash–Basics you'll need to know for using this squash in any recipe
Spaghetti Squash Fritters–Inspired by my carrot fritters, an all-time favorite
Spaghetti Squash Souffle–Inspired by my Spaghetti Carbonara Souffle
Spicy Spaghetti Squash Souffle–When you like a jolt of heat
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December brings a diffuse slate of new science fiction and fantasy releases, from a new space opera saga that will delight fans of Firefly to a deeply strange new novel by the author of the Nebula Award-winning Annihilation. Read on, and explore new worlds.
Wicked Hour, by Chloe Neill
Shifters and vampires come together in the second installment of Chloe Neill's bestselling urban fantasy series the Heirs of Chicagoland. Elisa Sullivan—the only vampire ever born, not made—has been running from her true nature all her life, even as she was forced to embrace her supernatural abilities in order to keep the Windy City safe. But after saving Chicago from a terrible threat—with a little help from shapeshifter and potential romantic interest Connor Keene—Elisa is forced to confront her past: while attending a wedding between two members of the shifter Pack, held in the remote north woods of Minnesota, Elisa bears witness to a brutal killing, as the Pack whispers about monsters in the woods…
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker—The Visual Dictionary, by Pablo Hidalgo
This is it: on December 20, the final chapter of the Skywalker saga arrives, and Star Wars will never be the same. Luckily, we've got one more beautiful, comprehensive Star Wars Visual Dictionary to soften the blow. This must-have companion to the film includes information on the new characters we'll meet in the movie, a look into what the heroes of the Resistance have been up to since The Last Jedi, and detailed cross-sections of key vehicles that we'll soon see blasting off on the big screen.
Spear of the Emperor: Warhammer 40K, by Aaron Dembski-Bowden
The latest entry in the sprawling novel series based on the popular role playing universe of Warhammer 40K, Spear of the Emperor opens in the waning days of the Emperor's Spears, a group of warriors tasked with protecting Elara's Veil nebula. The worlds accessed via the nebula were once protected by three Chapters of soldiers; two of them have already fallen to fate and treachery, putting countless lives at risk. Only the Emperor's Spears still stand against the forces of the Outer Dark—but as a new conflict arises, even they may soon fall…
Fortuna, by Kristyn Merbeth
A gritty new space opera saga for Firefly fans begins in the first volume of a new sci-fi trilogy from Kristyn Merbeth (who previously published the Wastelanders series under the name K.S. Merbeth). Scorpia Kaiser has always lived in the shadow of her brother Corvus, and does nothing to distinguish herself when she takes over her mother's galactic smuggling operation—and the controls of the cargo ship Fortuna—after Corvus leaves to go to war. After a botched smuggling run is made worse by her brother's unexpected return from the front, Scorpia faces a new challenge related to revelations about her family's dark past. This is an engaging start to a series that blends crime family drama with the sort of character-focused sci-fi that made Becky Chambers' Wayfarers series an award-winning favorite.
Anyone, by Charles Soule
Award-winning comics writer Charles Soule (Curse Words) returns to prose with a second novel every bit as fiendishly inventive as 2018's The Oracle Year. While researching a cure for Alzheimer's disease, scientist Gabrielle White inadvertently develops a procedure that allows for a consciousness to be transported into the body of another human. Twenty-five years later, "flash" technology has changed the world, and not necessarily for the better: it allows people to legally move their minds into other bodies for limited periods of time, a process overseen by a mega-corporation known as Anyone, resulting in benefits to commerce, entertainment, and the environment. But there's a dark side to this strange future—a black market for illegal flash runs wild, the government regulations can only do so much, and not even Anyone can truly be trusted. As digital surveillance and ever-expanding social media infect our own world, the future of Soule's dark imagination seems only too plausible.
Minecraft: The End, by Catherynne M. Valente
Yes, this one's aimed at kids, but we figured you'd want to know about it: Hugo Award-nominated author Catherynne M. Valente (Space Opera) ventures into the world of the Minecraft video game for this middle grade adventure set in the End, the strange city on the far edges of the world. Endermen twins Fin and Mo have always lived there, exploring ancient ruins and dodging dragons, and they think they have life all figured out—until visitors from another dimension drop into their midst. These creatures, known as "humans," plan to steal the End's riches and slay its dragons, and only Fin and Mo can stop them.
Dead Astronauts, by Jeff VanderMeer
The creator of the Southern Reach trilogy—the inspiration for the film Annihilation—delivers an unclassifiable new novel set in the same world as his 2017 bestseller Borne, revealing the origins of the titular trio of doomed space explorers who appeared in the pages of that earlier book. The plot is diffuse—following by turns a space-faring blue fox, a demon-haunted homeless woman, three rebels fighting an omnipresent corporation, a prophet who wanders an endless desert, and a monster whose origins are a mystery even to himself—and the prose verges on the poetic; the end result is a reading experience like no other. This is a book you want to own in print: beneath the vivid dust jacket, there are words embossed directly into the cover; experimental typography and graphic elements demand to be absorbed on paper.
Down Among the Dead, by K.B. Wagers
Hail Bristol—a character we've previously dubbed "the fiercest princess this side of Westeros"—is back in the followup to There Before the Chaos, set in the same universe as the Indranan War trilogy. The explosive climax of the last book has left for dead almost everyone who mattered to Hail, who has been captured by fearsome enemy aliens the Shen. It seems the Shen want her help to defeat their own fearsome foes, and to try to convince her, they show her terrifying visions of a grim possible future. Torn between the pain she already feels and a future she fears, Hail's only choice is to go down fighting—which is easier said than done. Wagers excels at balancing the high-stakes action with the tumultuous inner life of her protagonist, whose swaggering confidence has been cracked by terrible trauma.
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Professional Lash Extensions – The Pros & Cons
Long, luscious lashes are often the holy grail of the beauty world, with professionals looking for new and beneficial ways to achieve the best results for their clients. There are some great professional lash extensions on offer, but other treatments are available which enhance the natural lashes, whatever their length. Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons of eyelash extensions and other options you may like to consider.
Professional Eyelash Extensions Explained
Clients love lash extensions for their versatility, creating the look they want. You can achieve a subtle look with individual lash extensions or a more glamorous appearance with full strips. Having lashes professionally applied is a sure-fire way to achieve more comfort and ease than trying to fix them at home, as well as the longevity which comes from using high quality techniques and adhesives. Stylists will also give you the best lash extensions advice, letting you know about the right aftercare to achieving optimal results. If you find synthetic lashes uncomfortable, products such as mink lash strips from Lashes Everlasting feel lighter and softer, as well as creating a more realistic look as they mimic real hairs. Naturally shed mink is 100% cruelty-free, and the lashes sit along a cotton band for maximum comfort. They last up to 25 uses while synthetic lash strips don't have as much staying power.
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If you're looking to offer your clients a great alternative to extensions, the lash lift is fast becoming one of the most popular lash enhancement treatments. Instead of using extensions, the technique aims to enhance the existing lashes by lifting them straight from the root. Far from damaging the lashes, treatments developed by expert brands such as Elleebana can even help to strengthen hairs, using ingredients in their products such as biotin and keratin. Lash lifts not only create a gorgeous natural curl without the need for extensions but last for up to three months, providing a low maintenance solution for those fed up with extensions. Beauty professionals are training in this amazing technique all over the world, constantly striving to offer their clients the best treatments. With a 20 minute application, lash lifts are one of the most comfortable eyelash treatments available, helping stylists run a successful, cost-effective business.
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Third king of the restored city of Dale, and grandson of Bard, the slayer of Smaug, Brand was a friend to the Dwarves of Erebor. During the war of the ring when the lonely mountain was attacked by Easterling forces Brand helped in its defence and died valiantly defending its gates.
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Determined to successfully embrace M4.0, Cooley Group undertook a total operational transformation to create a collaborative culture that would drive long-term sustainable growth.
The shifting landscape of contemporary industry is profound enough to be deemed the fourth industrial revolution, or, as it's referred to more colloquially, Manufacturing 4.0 or Industry 4.0. This historic fourth round is precipitated by a rapid increase in the use of digitization, artificial intelligence, and big data to enable more rational and effective business decision-making. This technological shift is not only putting companies' bottom lines and corporate reputations at higher risk, but also challenging archaic doctrines in business leadership.
Conscientious companies are humbled by the ever-changing manufacturing environment. Rather than immediately succumbing to the peer pressure of adopting the latest digital manufacturing toy, Cooley resolved to look inward, viewing M4.0 as an opportunity to evolve our people, processes, and partners to the highest possible levels of operational efficiency. The result of this experiment in refined collaboration continues to unfold as we witness evergreen business successes, not to mention an overall increase in employee satisfaction in both our factories and our offices.
At Cooley, we define collaboration as the cross-functional and cross-cultural union of employees and business partners working collectively to achieve a mutually beneficial objective. With this idea in mind, we embarked on a total operational transformation.
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The #whoseshoes #sparklytree has become a bit of a ritual on Twitter. For the last couple of years I have had a "daily award" and sent some of my special people a coveted advent #sparkly tree which brightens their desktop during the festive period. As the recession deepened some people became very frugal…
Caveat emptor. There are competing claims about #sparklytree quality…
Excitement as the tension builds…
Interest in high places…
Nominations and special requests…
Practical difficulties – Aussie customs!
(Yes, people expected the #sparklytree distribution to continue even though Kate Swaffer (@kateswaffer) and I were undertaking a very serious programme of 20 meetings and workshops in Australia!)
And so, struggling under the weight of sparkly conifers,
the distribution programme began in earnest
@andrewecoulson @WhoseShoes lovely! Very, very bright!
— Lee (@dragonmisery) December 4, 2013
Not sure where Days 7 & 8 disappeared to in the #Twittersphere. I know one went to our big pal Shibley (@legalaware) and I think one was destined for Saffy in Melbourne (@saffyishere) but might have got "lost in the post" due to her irrepressible taunting about our Ashes performances!! 😉
And then a VERY serious thank you on Day 9:
And then we lost the plot a bit. The logistics of remembering a daily #sparklytree award got too tricky and Kate's daily blogging routine also fell into disarray for a while.
We were so busy running Whose Shoes? workshops in three States of Australia … which isn't such a bad excuse really!
The elves started to get confused about time zones and to immerse themselves in sherry and mince pies…
So if you did not receive a sparkly tree this year and were hoping to do so, apologies and I'll try to do better next year but it is all just a bit of fun really.
The people who work tirelessly to make a difference to people know who you are.
I thank you sincerely for all your support of my Whose Shoes? work in 2013 and we will carry on to bigger and better outcomes in 2014! 🙂
So instead of sending people a #sparklytree, Kate and I started taking photos of sparkly trees – and had a lot of fun
Having at first chided me somewhat for taking photos of sparkly trees at every turn, Kate soon got into the swing. In fact she worried me a bit when she suddenly knocked on the door of a hospital office with a particularly nice sparkly tree, saying she "needed" to take a photo.
Always on the hunt to get fab people to join Twitter, we shamelessly used #sparklytree bribes as we toured Australia and had meetings with wonderful people at leading hospitals, dementia training centres and universities.
And the serious side that sits behind it. Trying to make a difference for people living with dementia and their carers.
And wonderful when, through these conversations, we connect leading academics in Australia with our fab dementia carers in England. Just through a bit of #sparklytree Twitter banter.
Happy Christmas to all our fab #dementiachallengers. And what a BRILLIANT idea of Lee (@dragonmisery) to hold a virtual #dementiachallengers party on Facebook. Take a look at the fab venue and catering we booked. All free of charge.
I've said it before – "Nothing's gonna stop us now".
2014: a year of BIG change, putting people in the centre and getting the 'services' to fit around them (not the other way round!) to enable everyone to have the best possible quality of life.
Looking forward to spending Christmas with my family now. Sending lots of love to our youngest son Alex, who is out in Australia as an 'overseas' cricketer, and will have Christmas earlier than us – and to his 'hosts' for Christmas, our very good friends Dan and Lesley in Sydney whom we stayed with ourselves this time last year!
I'm particularly looking forward to spending time with my lovely Mum (@Gills_Mum). Watch this space. Mum is going to have an iPad (surprise!) … and no doubt will write a blog or two to tell you what she thinks about the idea!
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A panel of three civilian judges has ruled that the Egyptian military has no right to perform "virginity tests" on female protesters being held prisoner in military prisons. The military has claimed the tests are necessary to protect prison personnel against false charges of abuse.
"In our culture it is not allowed to rape a virgin" a military spokesperson said. "We must determine who is a candidate for abuse and who is not. We wouldn't want to do anything wrong."


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A family restaurant now in its fourth generation, Acchiardo is a cozy place serving Nicoise cuisine and wine by the pitcher. Popular with locals as well as tourists, so reservations advised.
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(DGIwire) – In the future, 3D metal printing may play an increasingly prominent role in Navy ship construction. That's the message of a recent article in The Virginian-Pilot, which notes how this cutting-edge technology is being harnessed by shipbuilding companies in the Newport News area. In late 2018, for example, Naval Sea Systems Command approved a prototype 3D-printed metal drain strainer for installation on the Naval Station Norfolk-based aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman. This was originally an iron-cast part that required a lead time of up to nine months, the Virginian-Pilot reported.
The Navy is looking to 3D printing as a way to skirt this kind of long lead time for critical parts, as well as a way to replace pieces that may be obsolete, the article says. It may also prove a less expensive method when the Navy needs only a few replacement parts rather than having to order a large lot. The Navy is discussing other 3D metal-printed components with shipbuilders as well.
"U.S. Naval forces have a lot to gain by integrating parts created by additive manufacturing into their supply chain and, as is already occurring, by adding additive manufacturing machines to their ships" says John Rice, CEO of Sigma Labs. "High-stress critical parts for both military and civilian use are often manufactured in time-critical settings in which high quality is essential yet difficult to assure, unless best-of-breed In-Process Quality Assurance (IPQA) tools are also used. And, of course, the same IPQA tools are also required for serial production of parts for the military that, even when not time-critical, are certainly still quality-critical."
Sigma Labs' PrintRite3D® suite of products presents a significant value proposition to OEMs and manufacturers, as it is designed to increase production yield of 3D metal manufactured parts, cut post-process quality inspection costs, and reduce time to market. PrintRite3D® combines inspection, feedback, data collection and critical analysis into a unified platform.
The first component of the PrintRite3D® platform is SENSORPAK®, which utilizes multi-sensors and affiliated edge computers to collect real-time data on additive manufacturing processes. It enables part quality assessment during manufacturing and is capable of measuring the salient in-process state variables associated with an additive metal manufacturing process.
This component is complemented by INSPECT®, which comprises software for in-process inspection of metallurgical properties. It uses sensor data and establishes in-process metrics for each product's design specifications and metal. It provides manufacturing engineers with information in real time that can permit them to avert a part that is beginning to display discontinuities from going on to become a rejected part. INSPECT® also generates quality reports based on rigorous statistical analysis of manufacturing process data and allows for interrogation of suspect part data that can be used for process improvement and optimization.
Sigma Labs is further refining the PrintRite3D® suite to include two additional components: CONTOUR®, a layer-by-layer geometry measurement tool, and CLOSED LOOP CONTROL, consisting of software that can signal the machine controller for a corrective to offset a part beginning to deviate off design from developing into a rejected part.


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Pursuant to MiFIR the term 'buying and selling interests' is to be understood in a broad sense and includes orders, quotes and indications of interest.
The term is widely used for defining multiple MiFID II/MiFIR institutions, among others the concept for multilateral systems like:
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Three Little Figs Gift Set
Paying tribute to the original fable, we've created a gift where each "little fig" has its own appetizer, and luckily, there's no wolf huffing and puffing. This wonderful gift set is a welcome treat for anyone who loves succulent, sweet figs. The fig-based appetizer assortment features vegan fig salami, fig preserves with a hint of bay leaf, and fig and olive crackers. The tasty trio makes a wonderful presentation on the included white marble and acacia wood cheese board. The board's two pieces can be separated for a unique display.
Gift set contains:
- Girl Meets Dirt Fig Spoon Preserves, 7.75 oz
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- Be Home Marble and Wood Cheese Board, 12" w x 5" h
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There is lots Page of lovely reading in this issue and once again thanks to all contributors. Any long or short pieces of news are gratefully received – please keep them coming. Due to the small amount of rainfall last rainy season and the long dry winter, there is very little greenery about and we are all hopeful of some rain – sooner rather than later. There is still an abundance of birds about I am always fascinated at the variety of species that live in or are regular visitors to our gardens. Did you know that many birds are much better songsters than most humans and this is despite the fact that they lack vocal chords. Rather, birds produce sounds in a structure called the syrinx, which mammals lack. This structure is suspended in an air sac at the base of the neck, and sounds are produced by exhaled air causing vibrations of thin membranes within the syrinx. Our branches in Maun and Kasane are being revived –thanks to Glen Stephen and Trish Williams. If any members are visiting Kasane, Maun or Francistown (Guy Brina) please contact the local branch as I am sure they would love to include you in any event that might be happening.
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FantasyPros and FanDuel Week 2 DFAC Results
After a rough week 1 in the FantasyPros and FanDuel DFAC, I came back with a top 15 finish in week 2. I was very surprised I was able to cash with both of my running backs having sub-par days. My running back selections weren't my biggest issue on the week. Two New Orleans Saints cost me big time as I had the under-performing Brandin Cooks and the minimum priced Zach Hocker in my lineup. Playing Brandin Cooks cost me double because it meant I had to not stack Larry Fitzgerald with Carson Palmer in my lineup. That mistake cost me 1st this week. I could have had a zero point kicker and two bad running backs and still walked away with a win. Bad, bad mistake by me. Below you'll see a side by side of my team and the winner's team.


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Sites for Teachers. Two Twins and Tim. Topics: Starter | Coordinates | Problem Solving | Puzzles How did you use this starter?
Can you suggest how teachers could present or develop this resource? Do you have any comments? It is always useful to receive feedback and helps make this free resource even more useful for Maths teachers anywhere in the world.Click here to enter your comments. If you don't have the time to provide feedback we'd really appreciate it if you could give this page a score! Excellent, I would like to see more like this Good, achieved the results I required Satisfactory Didn't really capture the interest of the students Not for me! This starter has scored a mean of 3.2 out of 5 based on 55 votes. TumbleBooks - eBooks for eKids! Journaling with kids - Arts, Crafts and DIY. Blank Board Games to Print. Blank board games allow you to create a board game of your own or play a simple board game on the fly.
As a teacher, you may use them to help students review important content. As a parent, download these templates to come up with a creative family game or help your children come up with creative ideas for new games. Use coins and pieces of paper or small plastic figurines as playing pieces and find a pair of dice, or make your own spinner to help players move around the board. Board Game Templates Blank board games come in multiple formats. Windy Board Game A windy board game has a starting point and an ending point, but features two paths for players to get to the end. Other ideas for this board: Make it a two-player game and assign each player one of the rows to start on. Square Board Game The square board game has the feel of a traditional board game as pieces move around the board from square to square. For another idea, place a deck of playing cards in the middle of the game board.
Art 1. Optical Design. Rhyming Words For Kindergarten. Interactive Whiteboard Resources. Australian Teachers: Teacher Tips! {Time Savers & Teacher Hacks!} I'm pretty pumped to be contributing to this new monthly Linky where teachers come together to share their little TIME SAVERS and TEACHER HACKS that they have discovered over the years!
This Linky will be posted here, on the Australian Teachers Blog, on the 26th of each month. If you have a teaching blog, make sure to link up your Teacher Tips post each month and join our Linky! (Leave a comment below if you would like to contribute but are unsure how to). If you DON"T have a teacher blog, but want to learn some ways to make your life in the classroom a little bit easier, be sure to follow our blog and come back each month. All of the contributors to the Linky are featured below. Grip Mats for Dice Games! EVERY classroom has dice in it right?! So, I eliminate the problem using these.... These are actually drawer liners that can be found in your local $2 shop (cheap store). Simply roll it out and cut it into squares using scissors.
Relief for Relief Teachers. If any teacher has ever relieved another teacher's class, then they will have realised it is very different from having their own group of students and being well-prepared can make the day much less stressful.
As a relief teacher, there is very little time for planning and a phone call at 8 am in the morning can mean being in class at 8.45 am in an unfamiliar school with a group of students you have never met before. The more notice you have the better. If you can, arrive early to familiarise yourself with the school environment (ask for a map), the behaviour policy, and to photocopy your resources. More great tips for making your day go smoothly are here. I spent the latter part of the final term of 2008 as a relief teacher and have compiled tips and notes gained from my own insights and also those of other relief teachers. Starting the day: In the classroom Build up a collection of Emergency Resources Games in the classroom Have a collection of fun educational activities. English resources. Resources. HomeAustralian Curriculum Lessons - Lesson Plans, Classroom Activities and Games for Teachers Teaching in Australia. Welcome to the Australian Sports Commision portal - Janison CLS.
Teacher Resources - AEC for schools. E is for Explore!: habitat. Cactus Hotel, by Brenda Z.
Guiberson, is an awesome book that shows kids the life cycle of the saguaro cactus, as well as biodiversity that encompasses the desert ecosystem in the North American Sonoran desert. The book focuses on all the different species that live inside of the saguaro cactus (while it's living and after it dies). It's a fantastic piece of literature to integrate in a Life Science Unit. Experiment 1: Demonstrate how cacti survive in the desert materials: 4 cacti, water, and your science journal (to record your findings) Water each cacti differently: "One as directed, one every day (kept saturated), and one with ten times more water than needed, and the final one no water at all.
Experiment 2: The Water Storers - Cacti Adaptations Recreate how a cactus absorbs water by using a sponge, toothpicks, a flashlight, and clay. Encyclopedia of Life - create a field guide to organize desert species! Skype with kids in Arizona about the desert and the saguaro.