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Module WOOL-472-572-08
Wool Biology and Metrology
The original version of this module, released in 2008, included 18 topics.
Associated PPT files can be downloaded as a compressed archives:
WOOL-472-572-08-part1
Topic 01: Skin Structure and Function
The investigation of the biological mechanisms operating in mammalian skin has been hampered by the fact that the epidermis is very thin and contains cells at different stages of maturation and also hair follicles are very small. However, the past three decades have seen the development of many microscopic and biochemical techniques that enable molecular information to be obtained from small amounts of tissues. Our knowledge of the activities of skin structures has grown enormously. Sheep, mice and humans are the species mainly used by biologists as experimental models and the findings generally apply to the general knowledge of the activity of mammalian skin.
On completion of this topic you should have:
an understanding of the development of wool follicles in the skin
the knowledge of cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the formation and activity of mature follicles growing wool
an appreciation of where our knowledge of wool growth is limited.
Topic 02: Structure and Composition of Wool
Wool is sheephair and belongs to the group of hard mammalian structures that include nails, claws and hooves. These structures are tissues and their cells are differentiated from epithelial cells and contain proteins that are called keratins.
Our knowledge of the chemical make-up of mammalian keratin originally came from extensive research carried out on wool in several countries but mainly in the UK, USA, Germany and Australia from about the late 1930's to the end of the 1980's. By the 1980's research publications began to decrease as wool lost it's dominant position in the textile fibre market and basic research gradually diminished. Currently fundamental research is still going on but with a marked orientation to commercial outcomes aimed at maintaining wool in the fibre market. An important change that has occurred in the last 20 years is the application of wool knowledge to research on the structure and mechanisms of growth of human hair in order to understand and treat diseases of hair as well as develop new products for the cosmetic/social role that hair plays.
An understanding of the range of proteins that can be extracted from wool
A knowledge of how the proteins are obtained and their amino acid composition sequences
A brief view of the organization of the gene families in human chromosomes
Knowledge of where the proteins are located in the fibre
An appreciation of the three-dimensional structure of intermediate filament proteins in general and the several higher orders of organization into keratin intermediate filaments (IFs).
Understanding of the relationships of keratin IFs and the matrix proteins
Knowledge of the disulphide and isopeptide bonds, some of their properties and where they are found in the fibre and follicle
An overview of the properties of wool in relation to its protein structure.
Topic 03: Follicle Kinetics
The hair or wool of mammals is the fully keratinised product of events occurring within the hair (wool) follicle and once this differentiation event has taken place, the keratinised fibre is no longer metabolically active. The hair (or wool) follicle on the other hand is one of the most highly metabolically active structures in the mammalian body plan and undergoes some of the most dramatic physical changes, not only, during initiation and morphogenesis in embryonic skin, but also throughout the functional lifetime of the follicle as it rotates through the phases of the hair cycle (anagen, catagen and telogen). This morphological pattern of change is generally the same for all follicles with the major difference being the temporal pattern, which varies with species, age, gender, spatial distribution and metabolic status of the animal.
On completion of this topic, you should be able to:
Describe the techniques that are routinely used to measure cell kinetics, wool growth rates and wool quality
Explain the application and limitations of each technique
Outline the basic biochemical and molecular mechanisms underpinning wool growth rates in the mature wool follicle
Critically assess scientific papers and related professional literature on factors influencing wool growth and fleece quality and the methods used to quantify the responses.
Topic 04: Genetic Engineering
This aim of this topic is to explain what is currently known about genes that are active in the adult wool follicle and to discuss the way that the process of genetic engineering can be used to cause the wool follicle to produce new wool fibre types. A detailed example of the first work done to achieve this will be given along with a description of the results and the potential of this technology for the future.
On completion of this topic you should have an understanding of:
The opportunity that transgenesis presents for the modification of wool properties
The method used to make transgenic sheep and results from early experiments
The genes that can be used as transgenes
The potential wool fibre modifications that could be made by transgenesis
The issues of biosafety, ethics and acceptance in relation to the use of transgenesis in sheep.
Topic 05: Background to Wool Metrology
Put quite simply, metrology is the science of measurement. In broad terms metrologists are generally focussed upon developing (evaluating) technologies and systems for objectively measuring the quality attributes of raw materials and manufactured products. This general definition applies as much to wool as to any other material.
By the end of this topic, you should have:
some knowledge of the history of wool metrology
an understanding of the essential technical requirements of wool measurement systems
an understanding of the sources of variation within wool metrology systems
knowledge of the procedures by which metrology standards are developed, including the role of IWTO, and
knowledge of the procedures whereby the technical limitations of metrology systems is managed.
Topic 06: Measurement Principles
Wool is a very variable material – it varies fibre to fibre, staple to staple, fleece to fleece, etc. Topic 1 – Background to Wool Metrology explains why this variation occurs. In order for measurements to have any meaning in terms of their representing the average properties of the lot of wool, it is necessary to have some understanding of the sources of variation and how they are described. This topic introduces some common statistical terms used in the description of variation, together with the more common techniques used to evaluate the effects of variation and thereby produce relatively robust sampling and measurement methods.
the meaning of common statistical terms used in wool metrology
the effects of sources of variation on measurement techniques
the development of standard test methods.
Topic 07: Sampling Techniques
This topic describes the techniques involved in obtaining samples from bales of wool. Samples are taken prior to wool being sold, generally using mechanical apparatus. Two types of samples are taken. Grab samples that are further sub sampled and tested to determine average staple length and strength and then go on to serve as samples for inspection by buyers. Core samples are taken and tested to determine yield and mean fibre diameter.
By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:
Describe the reason grab and core samples are taken from wool bales
Describe the equipment used for grab and core sampling wool bales
Describe the key elements of the IWTO Test Methods for grab and core sampling wool bales
Describe the procedure used to grab and core sample wool bales
Understand the sampling factors that influence the precision of wool test results.
Topic 08: Yield
Presale testing for Yield has been an integral part of the Australian wool selling system since the introduction of Sale by Sample in July, 1972. Today virtually all Australian wool is tested for Yield (and Mean Fibre Diameter), irrespective of the method of marketing, and is sold to the processor on test results. In fact, failure to provide presale test information results in reduced competition and in severe price penalties.
an understanding of the importance of Yield to the textile manufacturer
an understanding of the processes involved in producing an estimate for Yield
knowledge of the components which lead to estimates of Yield
knowledge of the different types of Yield estimates available, and the markets in which they most commonly apply, and
an understanding of the requirements in providing an estimate of Yield on an IWTO Test Certificate.
Topic 09: Fibre Diameter
As well as describing the measurement of Fibre Diameter of wool samples this topic briefly outlines the relevance of Fibre Diameter testing to the determination of wool value and to processing performance and quality of the textile or apparel end product. The differences between visual appraisal and measurement of Fibre Diameter are discussed, along with the sources of variation in Fibre Diameter testing. The relevance and measurement of CVD are outlined. The strengths and weaknesses of the four (4) main techniques of measurement, Projection Microscope, Airflow, Laserscan and OFDA100 are analysed. The distinction is made between the different forms of wool which are commonly tested commercially for Fibre Diameter, i.e. fleece samples, core samples of Sale Lots and wool top.
By the end of this topic, you should have an understanding of:
the relevance of Fibre Diameter to wool fibre value, processing performance and end product quality
the difference between visual appraisal and measurement of Fibre Diameter
the measurement of Mean and Coefficient of Variation of Fibre Diameter (CVD)
the sources of variation in Fibre Diameter measurement
sampling and sample preparation for the four (4) Standard methods of Fibre Diameter measurement, viz. Projection Microscope, Airflow, Laserscan and OFDA 100
Fibre Diameter testing of top, core and fleece samples (including On-farm Testing).
Topic 10: Staple Length, Staple Strength and Position of Break
This topic describes the subjective assessment and objective measurement of Staple Length, Staple Strength and Position of Break. The principles of the measurements made on an ATLAS instrument are described as is the relationship between Staple and Fibre based measurements.
an understanding of the limitations associated with subjective appraisal of Staple Length, Staple Strength and Position of Break
an understanding of the relationship between Staple and Fibre properties e.g. Staple Length and Fibre Length, Staple Strength and Fibre Tenacity
an understanding of the principles of objective measurement on an ATLAS instrument including the requirements of the IWTO Test Method.
Topic 11: Wool Colour Measurement
Colour is one of the most important wool properties because it provides the best indication of the 'dyeing potential' of a grower's lot or an export consignment. Wool of poor colour cannot be used to produce a yarn with a light pastel shade, and extremely poor colour may be associated with microbial damage of the fibres.
On completion of this topic you should be able to:
Describe how the human visual system works
Explain the terms colour matching functions, illuminant spectral energy function and the spectral reflectance function and describe how they are used to calculate the tristimulus values
Explain the terms lightness, hue and saturation and how they describe a three-dimensional colour space
Describe the colour space for the CIELAB system in terms of the opponent colours
Explain the operating principles of a modern colour spectrophotometer, defining the key parts of the instrument
Compare two instrument geometries mostly used for colour measurement
Explain the importance of colour measurement for wool and why there is a wide variation in wool colour
Explain the specific requirements in wool colour measurement regarding sample preparation, its presentation to the instrument and the calibration procedure
Interpret tristimulus results in the new D25/10o colour space
Differentiate between the base colour and as-is colour of wool.
Topic 12: Contamination
This topic describes the main forms for "contamination" occurring in the Australian wool clip. Contamination, which is considered a major issue by early and late stage processors, includes man-made fibres, dark and medullated fibres, skin pieces through to chemical residues.
By the end of this topic you should have an understanding of:
The source of contamination:
contamination of wool origin; viz. urine-stained, pigmented and medullated fibres
contamination of non-wool origin, viz. wool packs, farm objects (including baling twine), mill packs and mill objects
The problems created by each form of contamination
Methods to minimise the risk of contamination
Future developments.
Topic 13: Fibre Curvature, Crimp Frequency, Resistance to Compression and Bulk
This topic describes the relationship between the four different measurements of fibre shape, and explores the relationship between these measurements. The four measurements to be covered in this topic are fibre curvature, crimp frequency, resistance to compression and bulk.
an understanding of the measurements of fibre shape
an understanding of the principles of measurement of Bulk and Resistance to Compression
an understanding of the relationship between Bulk and Resistance to Compression
an appreciation of the measurement of Crimp Frequency, and
an understanding of the commercial measurement of Fibre Curvature.
Topic 14: Wool Style
This topic describes the visual characteristics used to appraise wool style and examines the relationship between subjective appraisal and objective measurement of wool style. Instruments developed to quantify components of style are described. The importance of components of wool style in processing are quantified and described.
an understanding of the subjective nature of traditional wool style
developed an understanding of the components of style and how these may be objectively measured, and
an understanding of the impact of style and components of style on early stage processing.
Topic 15: Use of Measurement
This topic discusses the additivity effects of raw wool selection and the decision making process in the setting of raw wool specification and blend engineering along with strategies topmakers employ to optimise price whilst meeting technical top specifications with processing predictions. The topic discusses other forms of prediction models and the pitfalls of only fitting data rather than fully validating data sets.
At the completion of this topic the student will have and understanding of:
the commercial importance of objective measurement in topmaking and blend engineering and how prediction formulae are developed and used,
an insight into the flexibility of prediction and its benefits.
Topic 16: Fibre Diameter Measurement of Slivers and Tops
This topic covers the methods used to measure the fibre diameter characteristics of slivers and tops. Fibre diameter is arguably their most important property, because of the importance of fibre diameter in the efficient spinning of fine worsted yarns and in the manufacturing light, soft handling fabrics for apparel. The finer the fibres, and the fewer the number of fibres present in a cross section of a yarn produced from the fibres; the more flexible is the yarn. These factors are critical to the quality of wool fabrics.
outline the method of sampling slivers for fibre diameter measurement
explain the operating principles of the Projection Microscope, OFDA100, OFDA4000 and Laserscan for measuring slivers and tops, and compare their advantages/disadvantages
use projection microscope results to:
construct a suitable table for the data
draw a fibre diameter distribution as a histogram
calculate the mean fibre diameter, standard deviation and coefficient of variation
compare the precision levels possible with the various instruments used for measuring mean fibre diameter.
Topic 17: Future Development in Wool Metrology
This topic briefly describes the framework in which future developments may occur in wool metrology and provides examples of possible developments.
an appreciation of the factors which drive developments in wool metrology; and
a guide to possible future developments in wool metrology.
Topic 18: Subject Overview
This topic provides the summaries of all the topics covered in Wool Biology and Metrology.
By the end of this topic, you should have reviewed all these topics.


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This sounds a lot like what they do in Russia! It also solidifies my belief that the zany extremists in both political parties – national or state – don't give a rat's tail about a good and functional democracy. To the contrary, the hope is to get every eligible voter to take part, regardless of any outside factors and regardless of how they might cast the very personal choices. This Republican scam will hamper Tennessee instead of enhancing all that's right and good in the American process.
Prohibiting any citizen from voting is against the laws of our nation and I, who consider myself as a moderate conservative, am decidedly neither a Republican nor a Democrat. I think both parties allowed some certified bozos to infiltrate their highest ranks and that both of these aged and outdated trains left the intended tracks a long time ago. I am convinced, this from what I read every day and hear, that both are controlled by far-right and far-left radicals, the likes of which I would be uncomfortable with at a lunch table.
Further, I believe if the truth be known, these "nuts" are quickly creating far more independent voters in Tennessee than ever before. To bar any registered voter from voting in a primary exactly as they please -- Republican or Democrat – should incur the wrath of our Department of Justice and whoever sponsors such a terrible idea should do 11/29 in a Federal prison. I really mean it.
Mary Mancini, the head of the Democratic Party in Tennessee which seemingly hasn't saddled a winner since FDR's New Deal signaled an end to our Great Depression, was precisely on the mark when she issued a statement: "No Tennessean should be required to join a political party in order to exercise their constitutional right to vote, including independent voters," she said.
She also said, with clear reasoning, "As the share of independent voters continues to increase in Tennessee, this move would suppress them from making their voices heard in the primary process," and I believe that could be called a conspiracy by the FBI, the Bradley County Farmer's Co-Op, the check-out clerks at Food City, or by any other group free of political brain-washing.
Leading up to the last election, Scott Golden, the chairman of the Republican state party, disqualified seven qualified Republicans from the primary ballot who wanted to run against the questionable Marsha Blackburn. Seven, with one swoop of his sword! This is in no way or fashion what the vast majority of Tennessee public could ever want.
The seven disqualifications of those wanting in the primary because each believed they were superior to Blackburn, came in the Eleventh Hour, where there was no time remaining for recourse, and let's all remember Golden was an actual Blackburn employee before "the timing was right" for him to take control of the party and rig the game. Take control he did. He was just re-elected as state chairman because, it is said, he is so good with numbers.
This is the truth. I am on record, as a conservative voter, that the state Republican Party gave us no other choice than Blackburn. The woman has repeatedly shamed herself due to hefty campaign donations from the vermin that sadistically 'sores' Tennessee Walkers to painfully dance an uncommon gait called "The Big Lick." I'm talking there is an abundance of viable proof she accepted thousands.
We know that every state in the Union has at least one co-sponsor of the Prevent All Soring Tactics Bill (PAST) but not one of Tennessee's nine Republicans -- Congressmen and Senators -- dared sign the list. In the state where soring is the absolute worse on planet Earth, the haughty Republican delegation has repeatedly made ostriches that bury their head in the sand look like pikers.
The United States is in a pandemic of opioid destruction and Blackburn is all about Big Pharma. Strike that … Blackburn is all about Big Pharma's contributions to her war-chest. It's so easy to prove. There are valid records that "BigPharma Marsha" took in $92,000 from pharmaceutical companies in such a blatant way there is even a website, bigpharmamarsha.com.
Regardless, this is the lone choice of the Republicans. The Democrats countered with a very tired Phil Bredesen who went out of focus a long time ago. He was a good governor but the constant and severe damage Tennessee conservatives have witnessed from the Clintons, Obamas, Feinsteins, and Pelosis … are you kidding me? The promised Blue Wave turned out to be little more than one morning's fog.
The reason that the House majority just went Democrat – and I don't care how you argue – is because the voting public in America has watched the way the Republicans have conducted themselves, including tucking tail and seeking the shadows whenever The Donald is around. The Republicans clearly do not have the leadership to challenge Trump in any way. He's a barroom brawler alright but there ain't one Republican in the batch who dares get his starched shirt dirty.
When Kentucky's Mitch McConnell said he hoped there could be bipartisan cooperation now with the Democrats in control of the House, he had the quivering voice of a sheep going before a majority of wolves. The sound bite was not only typical, but sadly predictable, and this is the 76-year-old Senate Majority leader? What I would give to watch him use an iPhone. Please. This guy has been in Washington for 33 years and is one of the strongest symptoms of Gridlock disease to be found.
There is not much we can do about Washington's "Legion of the Miserable" but I suspect if you will contact your state House of Representatives and your Congressional types, my worry I will be unable to vote in the primary of any State of Tennessee election will become moot and void. As will your own.
Again, a democracy depends on as many voters who are qualified to take part. Anyone of any stripe who tries to disqualify or prevent the least of our voices to be heard is most certainly not an American who holds to the highest of our ideals. If you love our country, never let an opportunity pass that you fail to protect her. After all, it is you and I who are the watchmen.


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After 26 races, the NASCAR Cup regular season concluded with Saturday's Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway.
Now it's on to the NASCAR Cup playoffs for 16 drivers. For every other driver, it's wait until next year to make the playoffs.
Here are the 16 drivers who made the playoffs and how they finished the regular season, as well as the points they'll have heading into the NASCAR Cup playoff opening race next Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway:
Martin Truex Jr.: Regular season champion, won four races, enters playoffs with 2,053 points.
Kyle Larson: Finished regular season in second place, won four races including Saturday night's race, enters playoffs with 2,033 points.
Kyle Busch: Finished regular season in third place, won two races, enters playoffs with 2,029 points.
Brad Keselowski: Finished regular season in fourth place, won two races, enters playoffs with 2,019 points.
Jimmie Johnson: The defending and seven-time NASCAR Cup champion finished the regular season in fifth place, won three races, enters the playoffs with 2017 points.
Kevin Harvick: Finished regular season in sixth place, won one race, enters playoffs with 2,015 points.
Denny Hamlin: Finished regular season in seventh place, won two races, enters playoffs with 2,013 points.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: Finished the regular season in eighth place, won two races, enters playoffs with 2,010 points.
Ryan Blaney: Finished regular season in ninth place, won one race, enters playoffs with 2,008 points.
Chase Elliott: Finished regular season in 10th place, did not win any races, enters playoffs with 2,006 points.
Ryan Newman: Finished the regular season in 11th place, won one race, enters playoffs with 2005 points.
Kurt Busch: The Daytona 500 winner finished the regular season in 12th place, won one race, enters playoffs with 2,005 points.
Kasey Kahne: Finished the regular season in 13th place, won one race, enters playoffs with 2,005 points.
Austin Dillon: Finished the regular season in 14th place, won one race, enters playoffs with 2,005 points.
Matt Kenseth: Finished regular season in 15th place, has no wins, enters playoffs with 2,005 points.
Jamie McMurray: Finished regular season in 16th place, has no wins, enters playoffs with 2,003 points.
Drivers who failed to make the playoffs: Clint Bowyer, Joey Logano, Erik Jones, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Daniel Suarez.
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In 2009, we celebrated the Commencement of JPCatholic's first 19 alumni. Since then, over 400 alumni have graduated, prepared to impact culture for Christ.
JPCatholic's project-based degree programs and well-rounded core curriculum are forming students for a variety of career paths. Our alumni have found success in a variety of paths, ranging from Hollywood to independent media organizations, and from large corporations to their own entrepreneurial start-ups. Some of our alumni have discerned a religious vocation and joined seminary or religious communities.
In all of these paths, JPCatholic alumni have been formed to have a positive impact on their family, Church, communities, and the culture at large.
Where Have JPCatholic Alumni worked?
We're incredibly proud of our hard-working alumni and their diverse accomplishments.
Below are a sampling of employers our graduates have worked for or with:
Since Founding
Bachelors: 319 | Masters: 144
Placement Rate *
of alumni reported that their current work is related to their degree †
Alumni Met Their Spouse at JPCatholic
Resulting in 46 babies and counting
Undergraduate Alumni Following a Religious Vocation
MEDIA PROJECTS
Our media alumni have worked on a variety of projects and publications including:
ALUMNI COMPANIES
JPCatholic's Creative Entrepreneurship program offers students the opportunity to take their ideas through the Business Launchpad, and some alumni continue to grow and earn revenue from businesses they developed at JPCatholic.
Yellow Line Digital
Originally formed in 2011 as a collaboration between faculty and students, Yellow Line Digital is a social media marketing company that currently employs nearly ten alumni. They have worked with clients such as the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Leo Diamond, and various Catholic Dioceses. Their offices are located adjacent to JPCatholic's campus, providing opportunities for current students to benefit from internships and hands-on classes.
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Zen Garden Productions
Founded by alumnus Alex Lash within JPCatholic's Business Launchpad, Zen Garden is a full-service production company specializing in film, animation, and photography. They have worked with clients such as Boys & Girls Clubs, Rotary Club, and Ready America.
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Vandal's Games
Founded by alumnus Chris Carvalho, Vandal's Games buys and resells vintage video games and consoles. Chris took his company through the Business Launchpad to increase sales and profitability, and continues to operate the company.
JPCatholic students are also well prepared to pursue further education, and a number have taken that path, being accepted to prestigious and selective grad programs. Alumni have pursued master's degrees from:
I am particularly grateful for the great mentorship I received from the professors at JPCatholic.
Maggie Mahrt
B.S. in Communications Media ('10)
Maggie's senior thesis project at JPCatholic Chow Bella won the Audience Choice award at the San Diego IndieFest. She later spent three seasons on the hit NBC drama Grimm as assistant to showrunner/writer/director David Greenwalt. In 2017 she was selected by the American Film Institute as one of eight woman for their Directing Workshop for Women.
JPCatholic gave me the creative, professional and spiritual platform that I needed to begin my career. Everything I've learned and experienced has been the product of top-notch mentorship through the university. I owe everything to the incredibly talented and influential faculty members.
Nate Sjogren
Broadcast Designer at Drive Studio. Nate has worked for nearly a decade at Drive Studio, producing logos, motion graphics, and branding for the FIFA World Cup, the NFL, NBC Sports, National Geographic, and more.
JPCatholic also changed me as a person by infusing a lasting entrepreneurial spirit in me, equipping me with the tools to be a creator and collaborator in any and every role.
Neil Watson
B.S. in Business, Emphasis in Entrepreneurship ('10)
Senior Manager, Range Architecture (Merchandising) at Adidas
JPCatholic prepared me for this job by giving me an incredibly firm intellectual foundation in my faith.
Leah Murphy
B.S. in Communications Media, Emphasis in New Evangelization ('14)
Coordinator of Digital Evangelization and Outreach at Life Teen
I was blessed with an integrated educational experience while at JPCatholic. The ability to take the classroom information and put it immediately into practice, helped me to build a work-ethic and tool chest to pull from in my job.
Stephen Flemings
B.S. in Business ('11)
Partner at Yellow Line Digital
I always tell people that JPCatholic is the best school in the world, and I truly believe that.
Fr. Simon Esshaki
Chaldean Catholic Priest
The professors with their practical insights and encouragement are one of my favorite things about the program. They have a lot of wisdom we can learn from.
Devanie Cooper
Co-Owner & Manager, St. Paul Book & Gift Store
It is all about value. Figure out what you're good at, figure out what your skills are, and figure out how that transitions into a value for someone else.
Alex Lash
B.S. in Communications Media ('16), MBA in Film Producing ('17)
Founder, Lead Video Producer at Zen Garden Productions
*92% of the class of 2018 was employed full-time or part-time or pursuing further education within 6 months of graduation. Reported employment is not necessarily related to the students' field of study. Data was gathered from alumni surveys and the Career Services Office.
†*Data taken from six most recent graduating classes, based on surveys given six months after graduation. 76% of respondents who reported being employed (either full-time or part-time) answered Somewhat Related, Closely Related, or Directly Related to the question: "How closely related is your current primary activity (job, further education, etc.) to the degree you received from JPCatholic?"
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We dedicate a lot of time on this show to talking about technology-driven change. It is also important to recognise the role process innovation is playing in the evolution of recruiting. Agile recruiting and Lean recruiting are just two of the phrases we are hearing a lot at the moment but what does this all mean in practice?
My guest this week is Craig Brown from Just-In-Time-Recruiting. Craig is just the right combination of cutting edge thinker, and pragmatic recruiting practitioner needed to explain the current landscape adequately.
• The key elements of the "Lean Recruiting "Canvass."
Craig also talks through some specific examples of these methodologies in practice to illustrate their benefits.


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RossomerSquare.com, the online stationery retailer, now offers popular invitation designer Doc Milo's new Partyware Collection.
Doc Milo Partyware offers the sophisticated look of a professionally styled party with the ease and affordability of buying off the shelf.
With the new partyware collection, our customers can carry Doc Milo's sassy-chic vibe all the way from the invitations to the party décor to the thank you notes.
Hosting a stylish bridal shower, baby shower or birthday party just got easier with the new Doc Milo Partyware Collection, now available at online retailer Rossomer Square.
Designed to coordinate with bestselling Doc Milo Invitations and Stationery, the Partyware Collection comprises 25 unique ensembles, including suites for baby showers, bridal showers, adult and teen celebrations and children's birthday parties – all featuring the signature Doc Milo style.
Each suite includes seven components – cupcake wraps, treat boxes, flag straws, cake pop kits, a pennant party banner, treat tags, and patterned liners for trays and cake stands. Partyware items are sold à la carte, allowing hostesses to tailor décor and serving options however they wish. A party handbook with display tips and easy assembly instructions comes with each partyware order.
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In addition to partyware, Rossomer Square carries the entire line of Doc Milo Invitations, including the designer's latest release.
Featuring the glamourous characters, vibrant colors and stylish typography that fans of Doc Milo adore, the new invitations round out a collection that includes 250 designs for baby showers, bridal showers and bachelorette parties, graduation celebrations, birthday gatherings and children's parties. The Doc Milo collection at Rossomer Square also includes coordinating wrap-around address labels, response and enclosure cards, and thank you notes.
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Rossomer Square is an online shopping destination for custom invitations and announcements, partyware, personalized gift items, and more. With premium products, exceptional service and attractive prices, Rossomer Square helps customers connect with family and friends and celebrate memorable moments in style.
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So I decided to take the plunge and replace my factory sony head unit for a WS-420BT equalizer. All audio now goes directly through the equalizer and out to the amps. After testing it this past weekend, I can't believe I took so long to do it. Now I have easy to find volume dials, input dials, seamless blue tooth connectivity and tower/boat speaker volume control that any newbie can understand.
I busted out my 3D Printer and went to town making this in-dash mount. Best of all, if I don't like it, I can always return it back to the stock head unit as no cutting required. Let me know what you think!
I did the same thing a few years back with the smaller exile version and love it!
That looks great. Is there any way I could get you to print me one of those in dash mounts? I have been wanting to do this for a while, but I haven't been able to find any mounts.
Here is a link to purchase one.


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True Blood: Season 2
May 11, 2009 by EmanuelLevy
TRUE BLOOD kicks off its 12-episode second season SUNDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other new episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time. The show follows the romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people's thoughts, and her soul mate, 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer). Alan Ball (creator of the Emmy-winning HBO series "Six Feet Under") created and executive produces the show, which is based on the best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris.
Other cast regulars on TRUE BLOOD include: Ryan Kwanten as Sookie's brother Jason; Rutina Wesley as her best friend Tara Thornton; Sam Trammell as Sookie's good-hearted boss Sam Merlotte; Carrie Preston as Sookie's fellow waitress Arlene Fowler; William Sanderson as Sheriff Bud Dearborne; Chris Bauer as Detective Andy Bellefleur; Todd Lowe as Terry Bellefleur; Michelle Forbes as Maryann Forrester; Alexander Skarsgård as Eric, a Nordic vampire; Deborah Ann Woll as Jessica, a new vampire under Bill's supervision; Mehcad Brooks as Eggs "Benedict" Talley; Michael McMillian as Rev. Steve Newlin; Mariana Kloveno as Lorena; Anna Camp as Sarah Newlin; and Jim Parrack as Hoyt Fortenberry.
June's episodes:
Episode #13: "Nothing But the Blood"
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
A shocking murder outside Merlotte's has Bon Temps reeling. Meanwhile, Sookie's (Anna Paquin) relationship with Bill (Stephen Moyer) is tested when she learns about Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll), and of his involvement in her uncle's death. Sam (Sam Trammell) recalls a shape-shifting encounter he had with Maryann (Michelle Forbes) as a 17-year-old. Jason (Ryan Kwanten) gets a sudden windfall that allows him to pay for a leadership retreat with the Fellowship of the Sun. Two adversaries find themselves sharing a mysterious dungeon and, possibly, the same fate.
Episode #14: "Keep This Party Going"
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Sookie is forced to cope with Bill's obligations to Jessica, as well as the romantic inconveniences the teen vampire's presence creates. At the Light of Day leadership conference, Jason makes a favorable impression on its ambitious leaders, Steve (Michael McMillian) and Sarah Newlin (Anna Camp), though not on his jealous roommate Luke (Wes Brown). Maryann casts her spell on Merlotte's patrons, and Sam proves helpless to stop the revelry.
Episode #15: "Scratches"
When Sookie is attacked by a mysterious creature, Bill must enlist Eric's (Alexander Skarsgård) help to save her. At the Light of Day retreat, Jason has second thoughts about the sect's anti-vampire agenda, but Sarah and Steve counter his doubts with flattery and promises. After snapping at Tara (Rutina Wesley) and new employee Daphne (Ashley Jones), Sam decides to cut and run. A bored Jessica heads over to Merlotte's, where a smitten Hoyt (Jim Parrack) falls under her spell. At another Maryann-hosted party, Tarafinds her attraction to Eggs (Mehcad Brooks) interrupted by a swirling, aphrodisiac fog.
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Myself, (Ash) and my wife Sandi have four children. Our daughter Jasmin runs the landscaping yard. (She's a fantastic little loader operator if I do say so myself). Our son Kye is traveling around Australia and will be helping in the running of the business on his return.
We have two younger daughters who attend the local Denmark Schools, but love getting their hands dirty with their big sister at the yard whenever they can.
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Abajo el amor es una película de comedia romántica estadounidense que transcurre al comienzo de la década de 1960. Rinde homenaje a la época de oro en que las comedias románticas eran muy bien acogidas por el público.

Dirigida por Peyton Reed, la película está protagonizada por la ganadora del Oscar Renée Zellweger, el protagonista de "Moulin Rouge"  Ewan McGregor, Sarah Paulson y David Hyde Pierce y fue estrenada en Estados Unidos el 9 de mayo de 2003.

Argumento

Barbara Novak (Renée Zellweger) es una joven escritora feminista que pone a la ciudad de Nueva York en una revolución feminista debido a su libro "Abajo el Amor", un libro dirigido a las mujeres en donde les dice que pueden aprovechar el tiempo que pierden pensando en el amor para ser más exitosas en sus vidas. El libro se torna el más vendido y Barbara se convierte en el modelo a seguir de todas las mujeres en el mundo. Por otro lado Catcher Block (Ewan McGregor), un reportero famoso y un Don Juan, se ve afectado por la nueva revolución feminista debido a que todas las mujeres que antes tenía a su disposición se preocupan ahora menos por él y más por ellas mismas, dejándolo a un lado y dañando su imagen y fama de conquistador. Así pues, Catcher decide ingeniar un plan para enamorar a Barbara Novak y enseñarle a todo el mundo que en realidad ella es como todas las mujeres y que lo único que quiere en su vida es amor y matrimonio.

Reparto

Homenaje y Estilo

Abajo el Amor es un homenaje a las películas "sexo comedias" de la década de los 60's en las que se veía puro optimismo, colores fuertes y saturados gracias al Technicolor, vestuario y ambientes glamurosos, música acorde y bromas sobre el sexo y otros temas relacionados con el humor sexual, muy parecidas a las películas de Doris Day y Rock Hudson tales como Problemas de Alcoba y "Lover Come Back"

Los vestuarios, la cinematografía, edición, partitura, la apertura de los créditos y los efectos especiales (incluidos los efectos de la pantalla dividida durante llamadas telefónicas) están cuidadosamente diseñados para mostrar el estilo de las comedias de los años 60. La silueta de la ciudad de Nueva York de 1962 fue recreada digitalmente para los telones de fondo.

Banda sonora
La canción "Here's to Love" cantada por Zellweger y McGregor durante los créditos fue una adición de última hora en la película. Los autores son Marc Shaiman y Scott Wittman.

Lista de canciones

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Películas en inglés
Películas de 2003
Películas de 20th Century Fox
Películas de Regency Enterprises
Películas ambientadas en los años 1960
Películas ambientadas en 1962

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