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Week One Practice Report: Getting Tough Up Front on Both Sides of the Ball
By Eric Murtaugh@OneFootDown Aug 14, 2011, 12:58pm EDT
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From left to right: Nix, Tuitt, Rabasa, Golson.
A full week of fall practice is in the books and the Irish are now just three weeks away from the season opener against South Florida.
So far the team has been progressing nicely towards their goals and hasn't suffered many big injuries.
Saturday morning word came out that Tate "The Planet" Nichols did suffer a dislocated knee cap and will be out a month. Ethan Johnson was sick for morning practice as well and Zeke Motta was held out of some drills although he doesn't appear to have a serious injury of any kind.
Here is what's been happening over the past week (all videos courtesy of Notre Dame's official site und.com):
Kelly has the Team Working on Running the Ball, Stopping the Run, and Getting Tough up Front.
This was the major storyline from Brian Kelly's latest press conference with the media.
There might be some people out there who think Kelly is too married to his no-huddle spread attack and they'll believe an emphasis on the run game when they see it---but I think he is serious.
That doesn't mean he'll be abandoning the spread, but I am convinced Kelly wants to alternate between a fast-paced offense and a slower one more reliant on pounding the football, and use both styles to suit his in-game needs.
Kelly mentioned the offense was slowing things down, working on running the ball, and focusing the quarterbacks on making smart decisions with the ball. We're still likely to see the offense throw the ball often, but I'm betting the split will be very close to 50/50 in 2011, especially in non-blowout situations.
COMMENTARY: I'm very intrigued to see what this offense can do this year. Not necessarily from a production standpoint (although it's safe to say that area should improve), but more from a scheme, tempo, and style point of view.
I trust Kelly won't make things too complicated, but he has a lot of options to work with. He has two proven quarterbacks who can move the ball through the air. He has an offensive line that can make holes for the running game. He can spread teams out and throw the ball, then utilize the abundance of tight ends and come out in a power formation a play later. If that's not enough, someone like Hendrix can come in and the team can add even more wrinkles both running and passing the football.
Most of all, I just want to see Riddick and Wood in the backfield together running some of the options plays we saw during spring practice. That gets me really excited.
There hasn't been a whole lot of news from this quarterback battle as the media hasn't had much of an opportunity to watch the players in practice yet.
Through one week there haven't been any surprises and it's becoming clearer and clearer that Crist and Rees are fighting for the starting position with Crist still leading the race.
We all wish there was more to talk about but frankly, there isn't.
Following Saturday's practice, Kelly mentioned that Crist had been receiving the bulk of the first team snaps throughout the week, but that Rees got the bulk of the 1st team reps on Saturday.
It is expected that Cierre Wood takes his game to the next level and becomes a very potent starter. His fall camp so far only reinforces that point.
Reports have Jonas Gray looking very quick and fleet-of-foot which is a good sign. Gray has been featured in a couple articles around the country and now that he appears 100% healthy he might be ready to contribute in a serious way.
Both freshmen running backs in McDaniel and Atkinson have been working a lot on special teams in the return game, but there's been little insight into how they are progressing at their normal position.
Both could probably use some more size, but witnesses at practice have commented on how fast they look. They are two very important freshmen right now.
COMMENTARY: I don't think it can be overstated just how important bringing speed and quickness to the Irish backfield really is. Cierre Wood aside, when was the last time Notre Dame had someone who could be described as speedy at running back?
McDaniel and Atkinson might take a while to get used to the college game and be able to pick up blitzes and things of that nature, but look for them to add a jolt of speed to the running game in the second half of the season or even earlier.
This unit is slowly getting really tough and dominant. Last year's late-season success on offense could largely be attributed to the offensive linemen finally getting comfortable in the spread and smacking the other team in the mouth. With so many starters returning that confidence is growing and now even backups are starting to look good.
The lineup of Martin-Watt-Cave-Robinson-Dever looks rock solid, but the coaches have been very pleased with Andrew Nuss (who is getting first team reps at left guard), Christian Lombard, Mike Golic, and even freshman Connor Hanratty.
This is called working with quality depth!
Senior Trevor Robinson has been singled out as the leader of the line, which is good news.
After the injury to Tate Nichols the second team unit was as follows from left to right across the line: Lombard, Watt, Golic, Hanratty, and Nick Martin.
Also, freshman Matt Hegarty has been lining up at guard, while Florida State transfer Jordan Prestwood has been lining up at left tackle. RKG extraordinaire Bruce Heggie has been holding down the third-string center position.
Floyd has been very sharp and in great shape, but the big news thus far has been TJ Jones who is cross-training at both the outside position and in the slot. Seeing Jones step up and have a great camp so far is good news for the team, and even better for him personally after losing his father earlier this summer.
Theo Riddick has also been cross-training at both the slot and outside positions. Don't be surprised to see Floyd and Riddick on the outside with Toma in the slot as the regular early-season starting lineup.
It's pretty clear that Kelly really likes freshman Davaris Daniels, but he has mentioned that Daniels' head is spinning a little bit with learning his routes and responsibilities. I wouldn't expect to see a lot of Daniels in the first month of the season, but after that I think he makes a big impact.
COMMENTARY: Daniels has a lot of potential and I thought he was polished enough to come in and be productive as a freshman. This latest news from Kelly's mouth is concerning, but I still think Daniels is pushing Goodman very hard for backup time behind Floyd or Jones. Like I've said before, I'm banking on Kelly wanting Daniels to be very developed and full of experience by the time 2012 rolls around with Floyd no longer on the team.
Not a whole lot of information from this group, other than the fact that freshman Ben Koyack is very big and quite strong for his age. That's why Kelly said months ago he'd probably see the field in 2011.
COMMENTARY: Most of the time a player like Koyack would step right in and play as a freshman. But even if he really is a special talent and athletic freak---and all indications are that he is---doesn't it still seem just a little bit foolish to burn a year of eligibility with three very good tight ends also on the team?
I'm still having trouble understanding how Kelly thinks he'll definitely play. I wonder if Koyack is going to be used quite often split out wide as a receiver? It's pretty shocking that he's already the heaviest tight end, but apparently has outstanding speed to boot. Should we be surprised if Koyack is used mainly as a receiver, even on the outside?
Here's where a lot of the attention has been so far this camp.
Ends Ethan Johnson and Kapron Lewis-Moore are reportedly in tremendous shape and are poised for very big seasons. Kelly praised Johnson in his latest press conference and looks for him to be a leader of the team.
In somewhat of a small surprise, it appears that for now Louis Nix is the presumed starter at nose tackle, with Sean Cwynar a close backup. I know there are some high expectations for Nix, but he really does look like the type of game-changing linemen that is going to have a massive impact right away.
For the third nose tackle position, freshman Tony Springmann is fighting hard with Hafis Williams. Apparently Springmann has been playing well in the middle despite his rather un-nose guard-like height of nearly 6'6".
The coaches have been pretty mute with the praise of Lynch and Tuitt, but you can expect both to see the field often. I'm pretty sure the coaches will be hard on them in the press to make sure they keep their heads on straight.
COMMENTARY: It's really difficult not to get excited about Nix and Lynch's impact this year, to say nothing of what Tuitt could possibly bring to the table. Lynch still has work to do as far as learning the system, but many think he's only a skinny speed rusher off the edge...yet he's still dominating physically against some of the team's best linemen. Don't we realize how rare that is for a true freshman?
And Nix, well I'm not going to be surprised if he's one of the best nose tackles in the country, particularly out of those who play in a 3-4 system, and I really mean that. He's huge, has good athleticism for his size, and puts it all together with a mean streak and high motor. How will he not be dominant? How can he literally push anyone back that goes up against him and not be one of the best linemen in the country? He's going to be very special.
The one big question mark was the starter next to Te'o in the Will position, and it appears last years starter Carlo Calabrese has the lead. He is being pushed hard by Dan Fox however.
Kelly did mention that true sophomore Kendall Moore has been fighting with Anthony McDonald to be Manti's backup at the Mike position.
On the outside, Prince Shembo and Danny Spond are fighting for playing time at the Dog spot, but Kelly said Shembo is starting to distance himself from Spond now.
On the other side, Darius Fleming was getting a lot of praise from Kelly who said he believes he will be a player on the national scene in 2011.
Also, Ishaq Williams is becoming more comfortable with his responsibilities and is allowing his athleticism to take over instead of thinking too much. Williams looks to be in the two-deep at Cat for now and in line for solid playing time.
Fellow freshman Troy Niklas was recently moved from the defensive line to outside linebacker. Who knows if Niklas stays there, with his size he could probably play four different positions. Following Saturday's practice, Kelly said Niklas (whose nickname is Hercules) will play both the Dog and Cat positions. He loves the way he plays in space and thinks he is a special talent.
COMMENTARY: For some reason I find the two position battles at linebacker boring. We know Shembo and Spond are going to get a lot of playing time and that Calabrese is likely to stay beside Te'o. Now my focus and attention is turning to the young guns like Councell, Rabasa, and Niklas because all three might be able to see the field at some point in 2011, so these should be the linebackers to keep an eye on right now.
Corners Gary Gray and Robert Blanton are doing their thing as expected, and there has been mostly positive news from the two young backups.
Lo Wood is improving and you can sense that he's gaining the trust of the staff. Converted wide receiver Bennett Jackson has the speed, toughness, and tackling ability to become a great corner, but despite pretty glowing reviews, Kelly says he is far too inconsistent.
Freshmen Josh Atkinson, and especially Jalen Brown are performing pretty well.
Obviously Harrison Smith has his spot on lock down, but Zeke Motta and Jamoris Slaughter are fighting for the other safety position. Kelly has said whenever the team uses its nickel package they will use either Motta or Slaughter as the fifth secondary player.
COMMENTARY: Still waiting to hear something on freshman safety Eilar Hardy. I thought he would be a prime candidate to see some PT this year, but his weight was pretty alarming as it is listed in the media guide. I didn't see him being giving the old Notre Dame redshirt, but it's possible it could happen.
No word yet on the field goal kickers, but it would take a miracle for anyone to overtake David Ruffer there. Ben Turk has looked a little more consistent in the punt game in comparison to freshman Kyle Brindza, but the staff would like to be happier about this unit, although Turk was singled out by Kelly after Saturday's practice.
The freshman Brindza appears likely to be the kickoff specialist.
In the return game, the coaching staff is currently auditioning many players for various roles and sorting through who they think can handle the duties.
Theo Riddick, Bennett Jackson, John Goodman, Harrison Smith, George Atkinson, Cam McDaniel, and Davaris Daniels are all vying for duties in the punt and kick return game.
Special teams are a huge emphasis for the coaching staff right now.
How Many Freshmen Will Play?
Kelly stated on Saturday that between 6 and 10 freshmen will play in 2011.
The top six in my opinion are: RB George Atkinson III, DE Aaron Lynch, RB Cam McDaniel, WR Davaris Daniels, DE Stephon Tuitt, and OLB Ishaq Williams. You can also add K/P Kyle Brindza as a likely seventh.
The next most likely are: CB Jalen Brown, TE Ben Koyack, OLB Troy Niklas, and DT Tony Springmann.
If there are injuries, expect the following freshmen to push for playing time: CB Josh Atkinson, S Eilar Hardy, OLB Ben Councell, and LB Anthony Rabasa.
COMMENTARY: It was a really solid first week of practice. I know there's been a tendency to brush off Kelly's comments in regards to getting tough up front and learning how to run the ball, but I think he means business.
Kelly has always been a coach who plays to his team's strengths, and now that he has more options to work with and high quality linemen on both sides of the ball, it would reason that he's going to get more comfortable with slowing things down and running the ball more often.
Without great depth at running back and two experienced quarterbacks that aren't perfect fits within the system, we aren't about to see a huge turn away from the passing game. But you can see the wheels starting to turn inside Kelly's head with the way he's run practice this week and some of the comments he's made in the past---mainly he doesn't need a fancy offense at Notre Dame, but just has to win football games.
I'm looking for double tight end sets, a mobile change of pace quarterback, and option football with Wood and Riddick in the backfield with the quarterback as three major boosts to the running game in 2011.


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FORMER PART IX - TAXATION OF SUPERANNUATION BUSINESS AND RELATED BUSINESS
Part IX repealed by No 15 of 2007, s 3 and Sch 1 item 8, applicable to the 2007-2008 income year and later years.
Former Part IX inserted by No 97 of 1989 and amended by No 105 of 1989.
Former Division 1 - Preliminary
Div 1 repealed by No 15 of 2007, s 3 and Sch 1 item 8, applicable to the 2007-2008 income year and later years.
FORMER SECTION 267 267 INTERPRETATION
(Repealed by No 15 of 2007)
S 267 repealed by No 15 of 2007, s 3 and Sch 1 item 8, applicable to the 2007-2008 income year and later years. S 267 formerly read:
SECTION 267 INTERPRETATION
267(1) [Definitions]
In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:
"actuary"
means a Fellow or Accredited Member of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia;
Definition of " actuary " substituted by No 35 of 1990.
"actuary ' s certificate"
means a certificate by an actuary in the form approved in writing by the Commissioner for the purposes of the provision in which the expression appears;
Definition of " actuary ' s certificate " inserted by No 58 of 1990.
"annuity"
has the same meaning as in section 10 of the SIS Act;
Definition of " annuity " amended by No 82 of 1993 and inserted by No 208 of 1992.
"approved form"
(Omitted by No 7 of 1993)
"approved manner"
"approved person"
"arm ' s length premium"
, in relation to an insurance policy, means the amount that the insured could reasonably be expected to be required to pay to obtain the insurance policy under a transaction where the parties to the transaction are dealing with each other at arm ' s length in relation to the transaction;
"certificate date"
, in relation to an actuary ' s certificate, in relation to a fund, means the date of lodgment of the return of income of the fund of the year of income to which the certificate relates or such later date as the Commissioner allows;
Definition of " certificate date " inserted by No 58 of 1990.
"Commission ' s superannuation principles"
(Omitted by No 181 of 1994)
Definition of " Commission ' s superannuation principles " omitted by No 181 of 1994 and inserted by No 208 of 1992.
"complying ADF"
has the meaning given to " complying approved deposit fund " by section 47 of the SIS Act;
Definition of " complying ADF " substituted by No 82 of 1993.
"complying superannuation fund"
has the meaning given by section 45 of the SIS Act;
Definition of " complying superannuation fund " substituted by No 82 of 1993.
"constitutionally protected fund"
means a fund that is declared by the regulations to be a constitutionally protected fund and is not established under Schedule 3 to the Superannuation Act 1988 of South Australia;
Definition of " constitutionally protected fund " amended by No 56 of 2010, s 3 and Sch 6 item 108, by inserting " and is not established under Schedule 3 to the Superannuation Act 1988 of South Australia " at the end, effective 1 July 2006.
Definition of " constitutionally protected fund " substituted by No 82 of 1994.
"continuously complying ADF"
, in relation to a payment made by the trustee of a fund, means a fund that is a complying ADF in relation to each of the following years of income:
(a) the year of income in which the payment was made;
(b) the year of income in which the later of the following times occurred:
(i) 1 July 1988;
(ii) the time when the fund came into existence;
(c) each year of income later than the year of income mentioned in paragraph (b) and earlier than the year of income mentioned in paragraph (a);
"continuously complying superannuation fund"
, in relation to a payment made by the trustee of a fund, means a fund that is a complying superannuation fund in relation to each of the following years of income:
"continuously non-complying superannuation fund"
, in relation to a year of income, means a non-complying superannuation fund:
(a) in the case of a fund that came into existence before 1 July 1988:
(i) if the fund came into existence before 1 July 1964 - the income of which was not exempt from tax in relation to any year of income commencing before that day; and
(ii) that was a fund to which section 121DA of this Act, as in force at a time before 1 July 1988, applied in relation to the year of income commencing on 1 July 1987 and to each preceding year of income during which the fund was in existence; and
(iii) that has been a non-complying superannuation fund in relation to the year of income commencing on 1 July 1988 and to each succeeding year of income; or
(b) in any other case - that has been a non-complying superannuation fund in relation to each year of income since it came into existence;
Definition of " continuously non-complying superannuation fund " inserted by No 61 of 1990.
"current pension liability"
, in relation to a complying superannuation fund at a particular time, means a liability, including a contingent liability, of the fund to make a payment in respect of a pension payable by the fund at the particular time;
"death or disability benefit"
, in relation to a member of a complying superannuation fund, means:
(a) a benefit provided in the event of the death of the member;
(b) a benefit provided to the member in the event of the permanent disability of the member; or
(c) a benefit provided to the member, by way of income, during a period (in this paragraph called the " disability period " ) when the member is unable to perform the normal duties of the member ' s employment, being a period not exceeding whichever of the following periods is the longest:
(i) 2 years;
(ii) if there is in force at the beginning of the disability period an approval given in relation to the fund for the purposes of section 62 of the SIS Act and that approval specifies a maximum period for the provision of such benefits - that period;
(iii) if subparagraph (ii) does not apply and the Commissioner approves in writing a period in relation to the fund - that period;
Definition of " death or disability benefit " amended by No 82 of 1993.
"dependant"
has the same meaning as in the SIS Act;
Definition of " dependant " substituted by No 82 of 1993.
"eligible ADF"
, in relation to a year of income, means a fund that is a complying ADF, or a non-complying ADF, in relation to the year of income;
"eligible entity"
, in relation to a year of income, means:
(a) a fund that is an eligible ADF in relation to the year of income;
(b) a fund that is an eligible superannuation fund in relation to the year of income; or
(c) a unit trust that is a PST in relation to the year of income;
eligible non-resident non-complying superannuation fund
has the same meaning as in Subdivision AA of Division 2 of Part III .
Definition of " eligible non-resident non-complying superannuation fund " inserted by No 83 of 2004.
"eligible superannuation contributions"
Definition of " eligible superannuation contributions " omitted by No 181 of 1994 and inserted by No 208 of 1992.
"eligible superannuation fund"
, in relation to a year of income, means a fund that is a complying superannuation fund, or a non-complying superannuation fund, in relation to the year of income;
"eligible termination payment"
has the same meaning as in Subdivision AA of Division 2 of Part III ;
"endowment policy"
means an insurance policy where the following conditions are satisfied:
(a) the policy is not a whole of life policy;
(b) the policy includes an investment component;
(c) the premium is not dissected (whether by reference to the investment component or otherwise);
(d) the sum insured, together with bonuses (if any), is payable upon the occurrence of the earlier of the following events:
(i) the death of the life insured;
(ii) the date specified in, or ascertained in accordance with, the policy;
Definition of " endowment policy " inserted by No 58 of 1990.
"foreign approved deposit fund"
Definition of " foreign approved deposit fund " amended by No 82 of 1993.
"industrial tribunal"
Definition of " industrial tribunal " inserted by No 208 of 1992.
"last retirement date"
"life assurance company"
"life assurance policy"
"non-complying ADF"
, in relation to a year of income, means a fund that, at all times during the year of income when the fund is in existence, is an approved deposit fund within the meaning of the SIS Act, but does not include a fund that is a complying ADF in relation to the year of income;
Definition of " non-complying ADF " amended by No 82 of 1993.
"non-complying superannuation fund"
, in relation to a year of income, means a fund that, at all times during the year of income when the fund is in existence, is a provident, benefit, superannuation or retirement fund, but does not include a fund that is a complying superannuation fund in relation to the year of income;
Definition of " non-complying superannuation fund " substituted by No 82 of 1993.
"non-current pension liability"
, in relation to a complying superannuation fund at a particular time, means any superannuation liability of the fund at that time, other than a current pension liability;
"non-reversionary bonus"
, in relation to a policy of life assurance, means an amount received as or by way of bonus (other than a reversionary bonus) on the policy;
"normal assessable income"
means assessable income other than:
(a) special income; or
(b) taxable contributions;
"OSS Act"
(Omitted by No 82 of 1993)
"OSS notice"
means:
(a) a pension, within the meaning of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 ; or
(b) a pension, within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997 .
Definition of " pension " substituted by No 62 of 1997, amended by No 82 of 1993 and inserted by No 208 of 1992.
"pooled superannuation trust"
Definition of " pooled superannuation trust " substituted by No 82 of 1993.
"post-June 83 component"
"pre-July 83 component"
"PST"
means a pooled superannuation trust;
Definition of " PST " substituted by No 82 of 1993.
"registered organization"
(Repealed by No 101 of 2004)
RSA component
has the meaning given by section 299D .
Definition of " RSA component " inserted by No 62 of 1997.
"segregated current pension assets"
has the meaning given by section 273A ;
"segregated non-current pension assets"
has the meaning given by section 273B ;
"SIS Act"
means the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 ;
Definition of " SIS Act " inserted by No 82 of 1993.
"special component"
(a) in relation to a complying ADF - has the meaning given by section 292 ;
(b) in relation to a complying superannuation fund - has the meaning given by section 284 ; or
(c) in relation to a PST - has the meaning given by section 298 ;
"special income"
has the meaning given by section 273 ;
"specified roll-over amount"
, in relation to an eligible entity or RSA provider, means so much of an amount paid to the eligible entity or RSA provider as constitutes a roll-over of some or all of the untaxed element of the post-June 83 component (within the meaning of Subdivision AA of Division 2 of Part III ) of an eligible termination payment;
Definition of " specified roll-over amount " amended by No 62 of 1997.
"standard component"
(c) in relation to a PST - has the meaning given by section 299 ; or
(d) in relation to an RSA - has the meaning given by section 299D .
Definition of " standard component " amended by No 62 of 1997.
"superannuation agreement"
Definition of " superannuation agreement " inserted by No 208 of 1992.
"superannuation agreement contribution"
Definition of " superannuation agreement contribution " substituted by No 208 of 1992.
"superannuation liability"
, in relation to a complying superannuation fund at a particular time, means a liability, including a contingent liability, of the fund to make a payment in respect of a pension or other superannuation benefit that is, or may or will become, payable by the fund at or after the particular time, being a pension or benefit in respect of which contributions have, before the particular time, been made or liable to be made;
"superannuation policy"
"taxable contribution"
"tax-exempt entity"
"termination of employment"
"unit trust"
has the same meaning as in Division 6C of Part III ;
"whole of life policy"
(a) the policy includes an investment component;
(b) the premium is not dissected (whether by reference to the investment component or otherwise);
(c) the sum insured, together with bonuses (if any), is payable upon:
(i) the death of the life insured; or
(ii) the occurrence of the earlier of the following events:
(A) the death of the life insured;
(B) the life insured attaining the age specified in the policy, being the age of 85 years or more.
Definition of " whole of life policy " inserted by No 58 of 1990.
267(3) [Reference to fund or unit trust]
A reference in this Part to a fund or unit trust shall, where appropriate, be read as a reference to the trustee of the fund or unit trust.
267(4) [Reference to sec 342 of SIS Act]
A reference in this Part to, or to a provision of, section 342 of the SIS Act includes a reference to, or to the corresponding provision of, the repealed section 15D of the Occupational Superannuation Standards Act 1987 (including that section as it continues to apply because of the Occupational Superannuation Standards Amendment Act 1993 ).
S 267(4) inserted by No 82 of 1993.
S 267 inserted by No 97 of 1989 and amended by No 105 of 1989.

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Q: Labels That Look Exactly Like Expander In WPF I'd like to have an expander that shows a stack of labels that have the exact style as the default expander; rounded corners, black border, except the open/close image.
Anyone got a style for that?

A: I tried to extract a style from the default Expander style but i think it might be a bit different, also note that by default there is no visible border, so you will not see the rounded edges unless you change the respective brush or use a background colour:
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        <Setter Property="Background" Value="Transparent"/>
        <Setter Property="HorizontalContentAlignment" Value="Stretch"/>
        <Setter Property="VerticalContentAlignment" Value="Stretch"/>
        <Setter Property="BorderBrush" Value="Transparent"/>
        <Setter Property="BorderThickness" Value="1"/>
        <Setter Property="Template">
            <Setter.Value>
                <ControlTemplate TargetType="{x:Type Label}">
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                         <ContentPresenter />
                    </Border>
                </ControlTemplate>
            </Setter.Value>
        </Setter>
    </Style>

Here is the complete default style if you want to try yourself, all the header styles and triggers are irrelevant since they are used for the ToggleButton which you do not want in a Label:
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        <Setter Property="Template">
            <Setter.Value>
                <ControlTemplate TargetType="{x:Type ToggleButton}">
                    <Border Padding="{TemplateBinding Padding}">
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                            <Grid.RowDefinitions>
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                                <RowDefinition Height="*"/>
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                                    <TransformGroup>
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                                    </TransformGroup>
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                                <Ellipse x:Name="circle" HorizontalAlignment="Center" Height="19" Stroke="DarkGray" VerticalAlignment="Center" Width="19"/>
                                <Path x:Name="arrow" Data="M 1,1.5 L 4.5,5 L 8,1.5" HorizontalAlignment="Center" SnapsToDevicePixels="false" Stroke="#666" StrokeThickness="2" VerticalAlignment="Center"/>
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What kind of doctor specializes in veins?
A vein specialist is a rather broad umbrella term for a group of doctors who are usually very successful cardiologists, dermatologists, and interventional radiologists, and they are board-certified in their respective specialties. These doctors will usually then take additional courses and medical training in vein treatment and other cosmetic venous treatments and procedures.
A vascular surgeon is a vein doctor who has been specifically and extensively trained to be able to diagnose and treat all types of arterial and venous disorders and diseases. These doctors don't typically treat more cosmetic vein issues, which include varicose and spider veins. Not to say they do not treat these cosmetic vein issues, because they absolutely do. Vascular surgeons will consult with the other vein doctors to be able to provide additional advice or should more invasive surgery be needed.
A vascular surgeon is trained and certified to diagnose, treat, and manage conditions in their patient's arteries and veins, also called the body's blood vessels. These specialists are proud to help you treat a wide range of health problems. Some of which include spider and varicose veins, life-threatening aneurysms, and can also help their patients manage chronic venous conditions throughout their lives.
The first doctor you will probably visit when you have any questions regarding varicose veins very well might be your general practitioner or a family doctor. This type of doctor is probably not a vein doctor; however, you may ask them to refer you to one. In this case, come and talk to the experts on venous issues at Advanced Vascular Associates. We are conveniently located near you in Teaneck NJ.
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Few weeks ago I planted this sweet violets.
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Andrejka som rada, ze som ta mohla tentoraz inspirovat ja :-) Dvere chcem vyuzit este aj na pripevnenie malych hacikov. Budu tak este praktickejsie ;-) A.
Your flowers are so pretty!!
Hi Alexandra, this is the first time I've been to your blog! your photos are so pretty, and I love your little helper! I'm going to be reading more of your lovely posts. thanks so much for coming by to visit!
The first blooms of spring are always so fresh and pretty! Love your potting bench.
Thank you Mary Alice! I love this time of year... A.
Your pansies are so cheerful and your potting table wonderful.
So spring inspired and pretty! Thanks for linking with HSH!
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Roland Mower is stepping down as CEO of Port San Antonio.
One of San Antonio's economic engines is getting a new CEO, and after nearly four years with Roland Mower at the helm, Port San Antonio's board of directors is aiming to realize what City Councilman Greg Brockhouse calls the "massive potential" of the 1,900-acre former Air Force base.
Mower resigned Tuesday following a "board decision," said Brockhouse, whose District 6 lies just outside Port San Antonio.
Home to about 12,000 workers and more than 70 employers in the areas of cybersecurity, aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics — among others — the Port had a more than $5 billion impact on the economy in 2016, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
The Rivard Report contacted several board members, who declined to comment on what prompted the decision to seek Mower's resignation. Mower did not respond to email and telephone requests for an interview.
Mower's resignation, which won't be effective until Dec. 31, will initiate a search for Port San Antonio's new top executive at a special meeting of its board of directors set for Friday. The board will consider accepting Mower's resignation and appointing him special advisor to the board, according to a Port San Antonio news release. His beginning date in his potential advisor role will be determined by the board.
Board chair Victoria Garcia said Mower helped grow the city's economy through development projects.
However, Brockhouse said the City of San Antonio invests tens of millions of dollars in Port San Antonio with little return to show for it.
The former Air Force base played a critical role in the city's military-based economy up until its closure in 2001. The Port was founded with the intent of transforming the complex into a private- and public-sector hub and to grow industries and manufacturing in San Antonio.
Among his accomplishments since being appointed in 2014, Mower helped add hundreds of new jobs in the advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and global logistics development within the former base through the recruitment of several companies.
T.J. Mayes, chief of staff to Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff who sits on the San Antonio City Council-appointed board, said Mower has served the San Antonio community well.
Project Tech is a $20 million, 90,000-square-foot technology complex that will house firms supporting San Antonio's growing cybersecurity community.
"Now we need to look forward and decide how the Port will fit into the broader SA Tomorrow comprehensive plan, the Bexar County Economic Development plan, and reach out to economic stakeholders to figure out how we are going to grow the cybersecurity, manufacturing, and other key sectors of our economy," Mayes said.
David Heard, a local cybersecurity expert and CEO of San Antonio's tech sector advocacy organization Tech Bloc, said Mower has been active in the economic development arena and has helped execute the vision of building out San Antonio's cybersecurity and other STEM-based sectors.
"From everything I can tell he leaves the organization and all the projects in good stead," Heard said. "I think our city needs Port San Antonio — our technology sector needs Port San Antonio to be successful. I know he worked hard to get them a good distance down the road toward that.
Rey Chavez — who leads San Antonio Manufacturers Association, a local manufacturing industry advocacy group — said the news of Mower's resignation came as a surprise.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to accurately reflect where Councilman Greg Brockhouse's District 6 lies relative to Port San Antonio.
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Generate fractal time series with non-normal returns distribution.
The basic principle driving fractal generation of time series is that data is generated iteratively based on increasing levels of resolution. The initial series is defined by a so-called initiator pattern and then generators are used to replace each segment of the initial pattern. Regular, repeatable patterns can be produced by using the same seed and generators. By using a set of generators, non-repeatable time series can be produced. This technique is the basis of the fractal time series process in this package.
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Summer House restaurant at Hotel Magdalena now open
Matthew Odam
Bunkhouse Group has helped define the look and feel of Austin as much as any hospitality company in the city over the last decade-plus with properties like the Hotel San Jose and Hotel Saint Cecilia.
But the local hotel properties from the Austin-based company have historically offered limited food and beverage offerings. That all changes this week, as Bunkhouse opens its first full-service hotel restaurant, Summer House on Music Lane, at the new Hotel Magdalena, located at 1101 Music Lane, just steps away from bustling South Congress Avenue.
The hotel was developed on part of the site of that was home to the historic old Terrace Motel Hotel, which was purchased by Willie Nelson in the 1970s and at that time partially converted into the Austin Opry House, and is intended to pay homage to 1970s lakeside culture, with ample outdoor areas, courtyards and design elements reflecting the wood and rocks of Central Texas.
The restaurant is meant to echo that same casual vibe, with a kitchen featuring a live-fire grill and rotisserie. Summer House on Music Lane is led by executive chef Jeffrey Hundelt, who previously served as culinary director at Fresa's and Launderette, and the restaurant's menu reflects the latter, with dinner dishes like whipped feta with tomato jam, tuna crudo, striped bass, pappardelle Bolognese, and grilled steak with chimichurri.
The restaurant at the 89-room hotel serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, with brunch served on weekends.
The Hotlel Magdalena, the largest to date from Bunkhouse, which is majority-owned by Standard Hotels, was designed in collaboration with Austin architecture firm Lake | Flato.
Owners say the Magdalena is the first mass timber hotel constructed in North America, with pieces of that wood visible in the hotel's ceiling design and exterior walkways.


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Missouri, Illinois battle for new home of spy agency
O'FALLON, Ill. (AP) — The two-state battle for a federal spy agency's new regional headquarters is heating up, with Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday announcing plans to publicly push to keep the agency in St. Louis as hundreds of supporters gathered across the Mississippi River to tout a potential Illinois location.
At stake in the bistate regional fight are more than 3,000 high-tech jobs at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency paying an average of $75,000.
The defense and intelligence agency, a combat support branch of the Department of Defense, is considering four sites to replace its current location near the Anheuser-Busch brewery south of downtown St. Louis.
Two of the four sites are in south St. Louis County. But most expect the choice to boil down to either a location on the north side of St. Louis or one roughly 20 miles east of the Gateway Arch in southwestern Illinois.
Civic boosters in Illinois call the 182-acre tract near MidAmerica Airport the clear choice. They cite its proximity to Scott Air Force Base and St. Clair County's offer to donate the land. There's also a new cyber-security research center that's teamed up with several local universities to train future workers.
And while St. Louis estimates it would lose more than $2 million annually in earnings taxes paid by those work in the city — regardless of where they live — those touting the Illinois location note the extra take-home pay workers will receive.
"It makes perfect sense," said Debbie Arell-Martinez, executive director of the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce. "Their main customers are on Scott Air Force Base. Why not be as close to your customers as possible? And the land is free."
Alan Dunston, board chairman in Madison County ,Illinois, called the $1.6 million NGA Next West effort "a good project for the whole region" while also acknowledging that "everybody wants it."
"If you make a logical decision, and take the politics out, this is the site to choose," he said. "This should be an easy decision. If this was a business decision, it would already be made."
While the St. Clair site is primarily fallow farmland, the north St. Louis location favored by Nixon would require the city to use eminent domain on hundreds of properties in a densely-packed part of the city where an ambitious redevelopment project has stalled, raising the prospect of forced sales and relocations of those who don't wish to move.
Some current NGA employees have also expressed concerns about their safety in that location, according to a draft environmental impact statement released earlier this month.
The preliminary report by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is tasked only with assessing the environmental impact, didn't select a preferred site among the four finalists. That choice will be announced in March, although an agency spokesman said Wednesday that the NGA director could identify a preferred location sooner.
The final of three public meetings on the project is planned for Thursday afternoon in St. Louis. On Wednesday, as more than 200 people packed an O'Fallon, Illinois community center for a brief presentation and to submit written comments on the project, Nixon's office said that the Democratic governor and unidentified St. Louis-area elected officials will hold a news conference before the NGA open house "regarding the importance of keeping NGA-West in St. Louis."
Nixon and the other elected leaders will be briefed privately on the project beforehand. A similar briefing for their Illinois counterparts took place before the Wednesday session.
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Tour New South Wales North Coast in a Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome or Winnebago.
First stop on your North Coast tour is Newcastle. Newcastle has five surf Beaches and two outdoor Ocean Baths (including Merewether which is the largest in southern Hemisphere) so there is little excuse not to get at least your feet wet. For a sense of Newcastle's heritage why not ride Newcastle's Famous Tram which takes you on a three quarter hour tour of the towns history and heritage. An abundance of history is on display for you to see with the Newcastle Regional Museum, The Newcastle Maritime Museum (boats, models, artefacts, housed in historic Fort Scratchley) and the Newcastle Police Station Museum with displays concerning the towns the civil era policing as well for the convict era from when the town was established.
Further evidence of the town's convict laden past can be seen by visiting the Convict Lumbar Yard which was the main work area of the settlement. The convict workforce left a lasting impression on the town with the Bogey Hole that was hard carved out of a cliff face by convicts in the 19th Century (to form a personal bath for the then military commander) and also by the breakwater they were directed to create by halving the height of Nobby's Headland. The now lowered headland which was named by Captain Cook (to whom there is a memorial fountain in the towns Civic Park) now also has a Lighthouse and with its very scenic views is a popular walking place. It's also the starting point of the Bathers Way walk, a five kilometre scenic coastal walk that meanders from Nobby's Light House to Merewether.
Of the many scenic views in Newcastle the view from Queens Wharf Tower is also of note. Captain Cook Memorial Fountain (Civic Park). Overlooking Newcastle you will also find the Obelisk which was used in past as a maritime landmark for the approach to Newcastle, though originally it was only meant to be a flour mill used to grind the convict's wheat rations.
The natural splendour of the Newcastle region can be enjoyed at the Blackbutt Reserve with its many birds, kangaroos, Koalas and Wombats, the Kooragang Wetlands or the Hunter Wetlands Centre where you can explore the extensive pond network in canoe. Art lovers can visit the Newcastle Regional Art Gallery or the John Paynter Gallery while exhibitions of Aboriginal art and craft for sale can be seen at the Outback Art Mayfield and Aboriginal Artists of Australia Galleries.
Consider a ferry trip across the harbour to nearby Stockton with its impressive sweep of sandy beaches and dunes. There is also the Shipwreck Walk along Stockton breakwater where 16 wrecked or scuttled vessels can be seen including the French ship Adolphe which actually has a viewing platform erected to make it even more accessible.
Also possibly worth a visit is the town of Toronto. There you will find the Toronto City Art Gallery (includes the historic Awaba House, a sculpture garden, a mosaic pathway as well as a picnic garden and a cafe), easy access to Lake Macquarie, Dobell House (the studio and residence of renowned painter William Dobell) and the Westlake Retired Mineworkers Museum.
Shopaholics may also enjoy a brief detour to Cooks Hill where the Darby Street precinct will delight with its eclectic boutiques, bookshops and cafes.
As you then travel onward to Port Macquarie, the town of Raymond Terrace may delight with the Sketchely Pioneer Cottage Museum where you can indulge in local history, the beautiful Hunter Botanic Gardens or take a break from the drive and enjoy a relaxing picnic at Grahamstown Lake or Riverbank Park.
Slightly off route is Williamtown, but with Fighter World (aircraft, engines and armament showing 100 years of military aviation history), the Monarch Historical Museum, (ancient armour, military uniforms, lady's memorabilia, toys, photographs and more) and the whimsical Tomteland Fun Park (based on traditional Scandinavian folklore, there are children's rides, mini golf, waterpark, laser runner and more) there are great reasons to make a detour.
Back on track you'll next approach Bulahdelah. Here you can enjoy the natural history of Myall Lakes National Park (fishing, sea eagles, koalas, kangaroos and pelicans), visit Nerong State Forest, Bulahdelah Mountain park or Wallingat River Forest Park all of which have wonderful picnic facilities and walking trails. Don't forget to see the Grandis Tree which at 76m is thought to be NSW's tallest tree. Local History is on display at the Bulahdelah Court House and can be enjoyed with the Wootton Historical Railway walk.
Continuing onward along the coast you will soon reach the town of Forster. Great fishing is available here with deep sea, river, lake, rock, beach for you to choose from. Aside from the spectacular views from Cape Hawke there is much to see with the Curtis Collection (a private collection of vintage cars, machinery, horse drawn vehicles etc), the Pebbly Beach Bicentennial Trail, the Tobwabba Art Gallery (contemporary Aboriginal Art) and Dolphin Cruises. You can also enjoy the unspoilt beaches of Booti Booti National Park or visit the Forster Art and Craft Centre for a wide variety of local craft.
Only slightly further on (only forty five minutes form Port Macquarie) is the town of Kempsey whose rich history can be seen by visiting the Trial Bay Gaol and Monument, the Macleay River Historical Society (for regional history) and the Macleay River Museum and Settlers Cottage. Awesome Limestone Karsts can be seen at the Yessabah Nature Reserve, while the views are phenomenal from the Apex Historical Lookout and the Rudder Park Lookout. Don't forget to browse a number of local galleries as well as the Woodshed where local crafts are on offer.
Heading back to Sydney now, you'll pass through Scone where a pause in your Journey lets you see the Australian Stockhorse Museum (photos and memorabilia) and the Scone Historical Museum (war memorabilia and an interesting collection of early toys among other things) as well as allowing you to visit the Burning Mountain Nature Reserve.
The town of Muswellbrook is a great place to access a number of wineries and to sample local produce such as cheeses and olive oil. You could also visit the Muswellbrook Regional Art Gallery or the Muswellbrook Vietnam Memorial Grove (519 trees planted in memory of the Australians killed in Vietnam). Finally relax at either Lake Riddel Recreational Area where you can enjoy picnicking with the wildlife, Fish at Lake Glenbawn for Murray cod and giant perch or enjoy a round of golf at the Muswellbrook Golf Club.
Singleton is the last major stop before reaching Sydney which will take approximately 2.5 hours so a break in the drive is definitely recommended. Here you can refresh yourself before the last section of driving by perhaps doing the heritage Walk, briefly visit the impressive Wollemi National Park (where the Pre-historic Wollemi Pine was found) or marvel at the ancient Aboriginal cave paintings (Bulgar Creek). There is also the Singelton sundial at Rose Point Park (at 30 tons, among the worlds largest) which will certainly impress, the Singelton Historical Museum (where a sense of the towns history can be gained) and the Royal Australian Infantry Corps Museum (items dating from 1885 to present including memorabilia, weapons, uniforms, exhibitions) to consider before taking the last leg to complete your New South Wales North Coast tour.


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L'església de Dartlo (en georgià: დართლოს ეკლესია) és una església situada als afores del poble de Dartlo, al municipi d'Akhmeta, a la regió de Tutxètia de Geòrgia. L'església té l'estatus de Monument Cultural destacat de Geòrgia. Es troba actualment en restauració i s'espera que torni a estar activa.

Història
L'església de Dartlo és una església de tipus saló (12,5 x 8,5 m). Va ser reconstruïda amb gres durant el . L'estructura de l'església està molt danyada en l'actualitat. L'entrada, una porta rectangular, es troba a l'oest. A la paret n'hi ha una àmplia i alta finestra rectangular. Una altra finestra tallada al centre de la paret sud de l'església és relativament baixa. A la paret sud hi ha dos parells de pilastres, amb arcs cecs incrustats.

Referències

Monuments culturals destacats de Geòrgia
Dartlo

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