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So it goes by a few names in the US but mainly people call it Rooster sauce from what I've heard myself. Say you a fan of the spicy treat but not all restaurants you go to carry the condiment, then this little to go bottle is what you need …Read More »
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So here is another product in the long list that claim to prevent that nasty hangover the morning after night on the town. Mercy does however have some clinical results as well as some celebs that like the product. However the proof is in the pudding right? I tested this product …Read More »
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"I am pleased to endorse Tony Avella for the New York State Senate. Tony has always been a strong independent voice in government and he will continue to put the interests of his constituents and all citizens of this city and state above those of the special interests," stated Thompson.
"Bill Thompson and I are united in our belief that Albany needs to change and the people of this state deserve to have elected officials in fighting for the interest of the people and not their own personal gain," stated Avella.
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Chicago police are reporting that the murder rate for the first quarter of the year is the lowest it's been in more than 50 years, which gun advocates are attributing to a concealed carry law passed in Illinois last year.
The first three months of 2014 have seen the fewest number of homicides since 1958 — six fewer than this time in 2013, and 55 fewer than this time in 2012, The Chicago Sun-Times reported.
Gun-rights advocates argue that concealed carry laws can reduce crime and keep the population safer. The state began accepting applications for permits in January.
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Governor Ellis Arnall, portrait statue (1907-1992) by Zenos Frudakis. Governor of Georgia from 1943 to 1947, Governor Arnall is known for a progressive and reform minded administration. His accomplishments include changing the constituion to limit the powers of the Governor, attaining accreditation of the university system, establishing a teachers' retirement program, creating a merit system for state employees, reforming the state prison system and pushing for the elimination of chang gangs. With his support, Georgia was the first state to lower the voting age to 18-years-old in the year of 1943.
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Watford Riverwell is an exciting partnership between Kier Property and Watford Borough Council to create a fantastic new community within the area of Watford. Situated within a breath-taking landscaped setting, the development is close to Watford's town centre. This regeneration will cater for over 500 new homes along with leisure and retail facilities to include shops, restaurants, supermarkets and a hotel. There are also plans for a primary school and centre for the community.
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Darkhive Worldbuilding (Part 4) - No Light, No Light
OK, so "No Light, No Light" isn't entirely accurate. There is light in this setting, but not in the dangerous places...and it seems like 99% of the world is dangerous places.
I built up a rough 3D form for the overall setting. The image above is a rendering on the from outside, showing that it basically exists as a series of concentric shells. The image below is a rendering done with the lighting expected between the two of the shell layers.
Gravitationally, this is interesting, because the force of gravity on the outside of a shell is equivalent to the gravity that might be exerted from a point mass of equivalent weight (see here), while the gravity within a shell is in equilibrium (see here).
Mathematically that's just wierd, especially when we consider shells within shells.
The innermost section (A) would exist within all three shells. Therefore gravity here would be in total equilibrium. The inner habitable section (B) would exist outside the inner shell (and thus be effected by it's gravity), but inside the mid and outer shells (and thus not affected by their gravity fields). The outer habitable section (C) exists outside the inner and mid shells (and is thus affected by their gravity fields), but not the outer shell. Outside the entire structure (D) is affected by the gravity of all three.
I was worried about the variable gravity at various points in the construct, but this might not be an issue after all. As long as I make the inner sphere (50 km radius) a triple thickness, the middle sphere (75km radius) a double thickness, and the outer sphere (100km radius) a single thickness, then the gravitational ratios remain relatively constant across the layers.
The actual theory here is to make the shells an intricate network of tunnels, chambers and passages, these are the locations where exploration will occur and where mysteries will be revealed. Open area "A" is directly exposed to whatever lies at the centre of this structure, the inner shell makes sense to be triple thickness to protect open area "B". Open area "B" still has higher than average radiation from the inner anomaly, and possibly limited astral/hyperspace radiation. The mid shell (between "B" and "C") would be where most of the inhabitants exist, living on the "surface" of that sphere and in the tunnels that riddle it. Open area "C" has minimal radiation from the inner anomaly, but more intense astral/hyperspace radiation from outside. Nothing much exists on the surface of the outer shell expect for astral/hyperspace vessels which have accidentally crashed into the structure (thus becoming the inhabitants of the setting). Some vessels may have crashed through the outer shell and pierced into open area "C" but these are rare, and over decades, the structure's automated repair systems have sealed the holes that would have been caused.
The shells are basically made up of geodesic forms, the nets of these forms are similar to soccer balls where the hexagons are riddled with tunnels and habitable structures, while the pentagons are uninhabitable and filled with the mechanisms necessary for structural integrity. We'll get a bit more specific with maps later...not too specific, that's what random tables are for during the course of play, but certainly more specific than we've got now.
There is no sun that this structure orbits, there is no natural light unless you count the fires set by wandering adventurers. This is a generally a place of darkness and flickering shadow, those few locations where mystical gems and fungal blooms light up the passageways and chambers are highly sought. They may not be safe, but at least they let you see what you're fighting.
Enough mathematics and physics, the world as been built. Now it's time to start populating and detailing it.


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Sony's latest Vaio is a limited edition FZ designed by New York artist Maya Vayuk. There are a couple of designs to choose from: the flower power-esque Grow; and the trippier Never Stop. Each laptop has co-ordinating wallpaper, a limited-edition etching, and a certificate of authenticity signed by Maya herself. The Blu-ray recorder laptop will cost you, though:
Just 600 of these $2,500 special edition machines have been made. They sport a 15.4-inch screen, Blu-ray Disc optical drive, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, XBRITE-HiColor technology and NVIDIA GeForce 8400GT graphics. They should be shipping on Friday. [SonyStyle via ]


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D-Bal for Bodybuilding – How To Put On Muscle
How To Put On Muscle
Popularly known to the bodybuilding community as Dbol, Dianabol is one of the oldest synthetic bodybuiding supplements. It dates back to the 60's where it was used by US athletics to beat the soviets.
Throughout the years, it has proved to be the best in building mass and strength. However, the severe side effects of the drug have reduced its approval and legality but it's still often used illegally.
Use of Dbol
The use of Dinabol is still extensive in the modern day society. This is because this steroid is really effective in building and increasing muscle mass.
It comes at a relatively low price and is taken orally which is a relief for many body builders who recoil at the thought of injections.
Once taken, the beginners can detect improvements after one month of taking 25mg dianabol tablets for each day.
Dbol can also be used alongside other steroids to maximize the muscle mass growth. An adjustment of the diets to reach about 5000 calories per day will lead to exceptional results.
Benefits of Dianabol
– Dianabol leads to increased body strength and functions even better when taken with the right diet and exercise
– It brings about an increased feeling of well being.
– It increases the quality of sleep for bodybuilders
– Helps in keeping the body proteins in the muscles
Side effects
Dbol however has several severe side effects which bodybuilders should familiarize with before taking the supplement. The key side effect is that the supplement is toxic to the kidneys.
Even for those who choose to use the drug, it is advisable that they use it on a short term basis. Potential heart problems are likely to result from the constant use of the drug. Other notable side effects include excessive hair growth, oily skin and severe acne.
Dianabol ensures that the metabolic processes of the body work properly even when the body is undergoing intense training, carolitic constraints and mental stress.
It prevents the bodybuilder's body from breaking proteins therefore improving the quality of the muscles.
The psychological and physical effects make the drug one of the best in the market. However, users should be aware of the side effects before using the supplement.
If you have ever asked yourself, where can I buy steroids? Then the answer is simple as there are many online stores selling legal steroids. Don't forget that Dianabol is also known as Dbol, D-bal, Danabol and can be taken in tablet form as well as injections.
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Women's Junior Olympic Team (JO Team) – Xcel Bronze-Level 10
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Sharing my daily style was something I never thought I'd be doing. Sad to think that now that I'm doing it more often than not.
1) I never thought I'd feel stylish enough to want to upload fashion content to my blog and write about my fave pieces and 2) I never thought in a million years I'd have the confidence to even take the photo. 2017 arrived and lil old Megan has definitely changed her tune.
Growing up I was never a very 'fashion forward' kinda girl. Don't get me wrong, I would always indulge in the fashion pages of magazines and want to dress in all these nice pieces, but I just never found the confidence.
I would wear minimal colours as much as I could and would never experiment with nothing other than the Topshop 2 for £10 crop tops and a pair of black skinnies. Now, I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that, I still rock that when I feel like it, but lately fashion has changed for me as soon as I told myself I need to be my own person and wear what the heck I want.
Basic clothing would make me feel confident yes, but in the end I just got fed up of pulling the same old clothes out of my wardrobe. I'd have the odd jumper or top that would be slightly different from the rest, but it wasn't long before I was stuck in a cycle of wearing and shopping for the same clothes, just because I never thought I'd feel comfortable in wearing something a bit different.
I added a bit of colour to my wardrobe throughout the summer and that has followed into the A/W season. I even changed up from just wearing jeans, jeans, jeans last year to now wearing a dress with over the knee boots to funky cropped and flared trousers, both outfits I never would've even dreamed to try out before.
Before, I was just a girl who told herself no other clothes would suit me. I'd tell myself to just go for the same fit or style as before as otherwise I wouldn't feel comfortable, but actually making an effort to try new things has taught me otherwise.
I have now fallen in love with fashion, and not in love with it in a way I used to just flick through magazines lusting over other girls style. I now love to piece together my own and individual outfits, and I'm so glad I have this space on the Internet to share my new found love.
Each time I look for a new piece for my wardrobe I tell myself to think outside the box, go for something I wouldn't normally go for and just try it out. It wasn't long until I started feeling comfortable in new things and since I haven't gone back to buying the same thing over and over again.
I started with buying staple pieces that would go with many colours and styles, and from there I've gradually bought quirky bits, like these mustard trousers, to jazz up an outfit. And, by doing this, I think I've found my confidence in fashion (*does a little cheer*). Honestly, that feels really good to say that.
The point of this post and my thoughts whilst writing it is to tell you to just for go it. Wear what you want and how you want to wear it. Try new pieces you think "I love that but can I really pull that off?!" and see how it makes you feel.
Of course, I've tried so many bits that I loved on the hanger and just looked awful when it's on. But that's why everyone has their own style, and finding yours can only be done but trying new things and wearing what you want to wear.
It's amazing how just a few new pieces in my wardrobe and going out of my comfort zone (just a teeny tiny bit) has made such a difference.
What new styles have you been loving lately?
Megan ♥
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Although the Sense monitor only draws 4W, it must be installed on a 240V breaker for device detection purposes. Sense needs to monitor both phases of your electrical system and can only do so via a 240V breaker.
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Starting Business in South Africa; Useful Links for Women
South Africa is sitting on an economic crossroad, providing big opportunities not just for the South African nationals but also for expats there and potential foreign investors. At StartupGuys.net, we got an opportunity to study the South African small business scenario closely and we developed a highly useful list of best small business ideas for South Africa.
While exploring the South African economic scenario we found how rapidly South African entrepreneurial environment is growing there and our research also revealed that more and more people are keen to be entrepreneurs and women are in a larger number.
In this connection, here are the most common questions and queries they have:
- Best business for women from home in South Africa
- Best business women can start in South Africa
- Starting a business in South Africa without money
- Checklist for starting a business in South Africa
- How to start an import business in South Africa
- How to start a business in South Africa step by step
- Registering a business in South Africa
Apart from my workplace activity, here's the list of links that answer most of the queries above.
Start-up procedures to register a business (number) in South Africa
Cost of starting and doing business in South Africa
Practical Tips on Doing Business in South Africa
Top 10 challenges in doing business in South Africa
Besides that, it will be cruel injustice, not to mention the thoughts and words my team had on starting and doing business in South Africa.
To start it with, here are some thoughts on why to start business in South Africa:
South Africa is the Ticket to Africa for Your Business
South Africa is the Gateway to Africa for Your Business
Knowing the business culture is a must if you are going to start business in a foreign economy and so here are some relevant discussions:
Know the South African Business Culture before Starting a Business There
Know the South African Culture to Start a Business There
While exploring the South African business grounds and economic makeup, we found that brand loyalty is found at its optimum there. Follow these links for more details:
To Sell in South Africa You Must Develop a Brand
To Do Business in South Africa You Must Know Your Customers Brand Loyalty Considerations
When it comes to build a brand, the first thing you must consider is the purchasing power of the target audience. However, the purchasing power of South African consumers is bit more complex. Here's how it is.
Know the Purchasing Power of South African Consumers for Better Business
Purchasing Power of South African Consumer & Doing Business There
And of course, not just the purchasing power, but knowing the South African Consumer Behaviour before Starting a Business will be the wisest idea.
Some more ideas for doing a successful business in South Africa are:
Hire Locals When Doing Business in South Africa
What is the best marketing strategy to do business in South Africa
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- What is the Best Business for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs
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- Thoughts on Starting Business in the UAE
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Some of you may recall the release of the movie Happy Feet in 2006. I think I saw it five times, a couple short of the Passion of the Christ's seven times. No one suspects that I am a closet member of PETA, but the Tres Amigos and the general happy tone of this movie made it an occasion for different families inviting me to join them. Now there is a story online about Joao and the Penguin. Joao is a retired bricklayer and part-time fisherman. In 2011, this 71 year old man in Brazil found a South American Magellanic penguin covered in oil, on the rocks and dying. He named him Dondin. He cleaned his feathers and fed him a daily diet of fish until he recovered his health. He released him to the sea, but for eleven months the penguin refused to leave and would follow him home. Eventually he did leave, and for the past five years has spent eight months of the year with Joao and the rest of the time breeding off the coast of Chile and Argentina. He swims up to 5,000 miles to be reunited with the man who saved his life. Some speculate that he may think that Joao is also a penguin. Last week, we celebrated the feast of Corpus Christi and now we continue on that long liturgical period of ordinary time. The story of Joao and Dondin reminds me to ask myself why some believers struggle to get out of bed, or to forego a visit to the theme parks with cousins visiting from New Jersey, or to play the round of golf on another day of the week in order to be nourished with the Body and Blood of the Messiah that died for us.
Granted, it is possible that Dondin may be a closet Third Order Franciscan and a personal acquaintance of Francis of Assisi, but nonetheless, it is hard to justify that he shows more gratitude than some of us who have also been saved and issued an open invitation to Eternal Salvation in Paradise. Will I ever comprehend this amazing mystery of the Eucharist that transpires before my very eyes each time I celebrate or attend Mass?
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Lease Issues – Protecting Property Owners
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Meet Our Faculty
Nada Albatish
Clinical Faculty
Dr. Nada Albatish owns and operates a multi-disciplinary practice All Smiles Dental Centre
just north of Toronto. As a consummate learner, Dr. Albatish has committed herself to advanced continuing education, first by completing a GPR residency immediately out of dental school, followed by hundreds of hours of CE each year.
Dr. Albatish's love for complex and rehabilitative dentistry, has focused her work and earned distinction in the industry and among her peers. She is honored to serve as Faculty for Clinical Mastery Series.
As a speaker, author and key opinion leader, Dr Albatish is inspired by helping her fellow dentists to achieve excellence, predictability and confidence in their craft. She acts as a mentor and support system for clinicians around North America and is incredibly committed to the success of others and to the advancement of the dental profession at large.
Chris Catalano
Clinical Faculty
Dr. Chris Catalano graduated with honors from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and currently practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has pursued extensive post-graduate education in cosmetics, full mouth rehabilitation, occlusion, orthodontics and practice management. He had the privilege of working as an associate of Dr. David Hornbrook, learning from one of dentistry's masters in cosmetic dentistry. With this associateship brought a unique opportunity to be part of many hands-on live patient programs at Pac-Live learning from so many gifted clinicians and lab ceramists. Following his passion for education, Dr. Catalano has worked as a clinical mentor in live patient hands-on courses with The Hornbrook Group and Clinical Mastery. He is also a part-time clinical instructor at UOP School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Dr. Catalano brings with him experience, energy and the tools to help you reach for your goals. www.chriscatalano.com
Sam Cress
Clinical Faculty
Samuel E. Cress, D.D.S., director of The Center for Craniofacial & Dental Sleep Medicine located in Sugar Land, Texas, received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. He completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Dental Branch. Dr. Cress also completed his residency in Dental Sleep Medicine at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston and his residency in TMD through the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.
In addition to his practice specializing in dental sleep medicine, TMD, cosmetic and Full Mouth Rehabilitation, Dr. Cress is a clinical instructor where he teaches other dentists the benefits of Airway Conscious Dentistry as well as diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from TMD. He has successfully treated OSA and TMD patients since 2009 and he is a featured speaker at industry conferences and educational seminars. Dr. Cress pursues ongoing advanced education in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine, TMD, Cosmetic and Full Mouth Reconstructive Dentistry and currently holds a duel patent on an oral appliance for the treatment of OSA and TMD, recently granted FDA clearance. Dr. Cress has several published articles in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine.
In addition to his practice specializing in dental sleep medicine, TMD, cosmetic and Full Mouth Rehabilitation, Dr. Cress is a clinical instructor where he teaches other dentists the benefits of Airway Conscious Dentistry as well as diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from TMD. He has successfully treated OSA and TMD patients since 2009 and he is a featured speaker at industry conferences and educational seminars. Dr. Cress pursues ongoing advanced education in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine, TMD, Cosmetic and Full Mouth Reconstructive Dentistry and currently holds a duel patent on an oral appliance for the treatment of OSA and TMD, recently granted FDA clearance. Dr. Cress has several published articles in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Cress is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, American and Texas Dental Associations, the Academy of General Dentistry and the Greater Houston Dental Society. Dr. Cress has been in private practice in Sugar Land, Texas for 20 years and Directs the Sleep and OSA program through Clinical Mastery Series.
Lee Gary
Clinical Faculty
Dr. Lee Gary graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry and since then has had a strong focus on continuing education completing 100 hours of CE a year. His multi-location private practice in Mississippi focuses on comprehensive and cosmetic dentistry.
In addition to being an active member of The American Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Association, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and The Academy of General Dentistry Dr. Gary has won several awards including:
Six Month Smiles National Practice of the Year
Best of the Best Dentist and Cosmetic Dentist in Mississippi for the last 3 years
Top 10 Finalist in the Mississippi Business Journal Top 50 Under 40
Small Business of the Year Award 2017
Best Place to Work award
After completing courses with Clinical Mastery Series he knew he wanted to empower other dentists with the same passion, success and satisfaction he discovered through mentorship. Dr. Gary loves team building and efficiency as well as the entrepreneurial side of dentistry. You can often find him sharing his knowledge with other dentists to help them find success.
Whitney Gomez
Clinical Faculty
Dr. Whitney Gomez is the owner of large general practice with a focus on implants and complex dentistry in Nederland, Texas. Dr. Gomez graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Dental School in 2009 earning the Award for Excellence in Clinical Dentistry for being one of the top clinicians in his graduating class.
Dr. Gomez is on the Board of Directors for the Southeast Texas Dental Society. Dr. Gomez is also a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and working towards his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Gomez was nominated for Texas New Dentist of the Year in 2013 and Texas New Dentist Leadership Award in 2014. His commitment to continuing education is apparent
Dr. Gomez has a special interest in Implant Dentistry where he has received extensive training. Dr. Gomez has completed a Preceptorship in Dental Implantology at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, and is an alumnus of the Engel Institute Dental Implant Training.
Dr. Gomez married his high school sweetheart, April, in 2005. They have two daughters, Mabrey, and a boy Brayden. Dr. Gomez loves to raise animals on his "hobby farm" with his family. Dr. Gomez also really loves to hunt and fish.
Dr. Gomez is passionate about dental mission work as well. For the past two summers, he has set up a dental clinic in Mombasa and the Shimba Hills of eastern. He sees many Kenyans of all ages who have never seen or heard of a dentist before. He says "It is and continues to be the most humbling experience of my life."
Eric Jones
Clinical Faculty
Dr. Eric W. Jones graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Jones pursued extensive post-graduate training accumulating over 1000 hours of continuing education in occlusion, cosmetics, full mouth rehabilitation, implant surgery and prosthetics, practice management, and IV sedation. Dr. Jones maintains a private practice outside of Atlanta, Georgia, focusing on achieving exceptional results for both simple and complex esthetic and functional problems. He is honored to serve as a mentor and passionate about helping other colleagues implement their training and knowledge after seeing the transformation in his own practice from partnering with Gold Dust and Clinical Mastery. Dr. Jones is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Hinman Dental Society and has also been awarded Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry. www.jonessmiles.com
Christoper Kerns
Clinical Faculty
Not your typical dentist, Christopher Kerns, DMD, would be best described as a man who is in the constant pursuit of excellence – one that has led him through many interesting, unconventional paths.
A native of Cynthiana, Kentucky, Chris grew up with a deep love of learning. His natural curiosity and love for acquiring knowledge led him to academic excellence at Harrison County High School, resulting in high honors and multiple scholarships to Morehead State University (MSU).
At MSU, he received his undergraduate degree in Biology, while making it on the Dean's list and receiving the highly-coveted Biology Student of the Year award in 2007. To pursue further studies, Chris attended University of Kentucky College of Dentistry where he was awarded with a President's Scholarship and the Quintessence Award for Restorative Dentistry. After graduation, Chris lost no time in building his dentistry career. His hard work resulted in the formation of Primo Smiles, a high-quality family practice that provides the latest in dental care with a special focus on relationships & exceptional service.
In the dental profession, many would define success as building and running their own dental practice but for Christopher Kerns, DMD, the meaning of success goes beyond this. Learning about the lives of successful people, Chris realized that success, in its truest form, is achieved when it is across all areas of life. He also learned that a successful life is one driven by purpose. These simple realizations deeply affected him and strengthened his commitment to be the best in everything he does.
Now, Chris wants to help others in the dentistry profession with this message. Though personal coaching and his upcoming motivational podcast #RockTheDrill, he wants to share his own struggles and experiences with others, and help fellow professionals on their journey towards complete success. He wants to motivate and inspire others to experience a purposeful life, filled with personal and professional victories.
Chris has always believed that knowledge is power, a fact that has helped him achieve success in life. That is why he is keen to empower others with what he has learned. Furthermore, he wants to develop business leaders from within the dentistry community. He wants to bring concepts of vision, team-training and culture to give dentistry professionals an edge.
Chris actively follows developments in the dental profession in order to deliver more value and cutting-edge treatments at his own practice. He is a registered member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Facial Esthetics, Academy of Laser Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Kentucky Dental Association, & the Bluegrass Dental Society.
Beside professional accomplishments, Chris considers a happy personal life as vital to success. This is the reason why he considers his marriage of 19 years to his high-school sweetheart Casey as his biggest and most important success. Together, they love to go on traveling adventures. Completing their loving family is their 13-year old son Jayden, who also loves travel along with playing basketball.
Erik Mendelsohn
Clinical Faculty
Dr. Erik Mendelsohn practices in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. He graduated with a degree in Medical Dentistry from Temple University in May of 2005. A lifelong learner, Dr. Erik's thirst for knowledge has taken him throughout the country as he continues to remain on the cutting-edge of dentistry. That, along with his enthusiasm for the profession and his exceptional clinical skills, has made him a provider of choice. He is passionate about providing his patients with the highest quality dental care available. Dr. Erik is passionate about learning and sharing that with others.
- Invisalign trained with world renown the Dr. David Galler
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Fellow of the ADIA (American Dental Implant Association)
- Fellow of the ICOI (International Congress of Oral Implantology)
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- New Jersey Dental Association
- South Jersey Implant Study Club
Mona Patel
Clinical Faculty
Dr. Patel attended the University of Birmingham Dental School in England before moving to the United States where she attended the University of Pennsylvania Dental School at which she obtained her doctorate of Dental Medicine. During this time, she was also the Director of the Preclinical Program for Advanced Standing Students. She also served as a clinical instructor for final year dental students. Dr. Patel maintains a private practice in Abington, PA.
One key area of special interest to Dr. Patel is the advanced science of implants. She is participating in a 5-year study involving the Roxolid implant by ITI Straumann. She believes education is the most important factor in providing excellent care. Healthcare professionals need to keep up with the latest technological advancements, which will allow her patients to obtain the best overall health they can.
Dr. Patel is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Montgomery/Bucks Dental Society, Straumann ITI Implant Forum, Pennsylvania Dental Association and Suburban Study Club.
Josh Stelzer
Clinical Faculty
Dr. Stelzer is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry. He furthered his education with an Advanced Dental Residency from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Stelzer of Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania maintains a private dental practice. He has developed a distinct dental practice with a reputation for creating outstanding dentistry. His results and beautiful dentistry range from simple to complex. With an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry, his success with dental implants, smile design, and full mouth rehabilitation are supported by his foundation on occlusion. Dr. Stelzer had pursued extensive continuing education with a focus on aesthetics, dental implants, occlusion, and smile design. He completed the Clinical Mastery Series and now is pleased to give back as a Clinical Mentor. He also completed the Biomet/3i Synergy Training Program–Comprehensive Training in Restorative Implant Dentistry. He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. www.stelzerdental.com
Chad Yenchesky
Clinical Faculty
Dr. Chad V. Yenchesky graduated in 2002 from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he was selected to study abroad for six months in 2001 at Denmark's Royal Dental College within the University of Aarhus in Aarhus, Denmark. Since his graduation, Dr. Yenchesky has pursued excellence through postgraduate education in cosmetics, occlusion, full mouth rehabilitation, implant placement along with restoration, TMD/facial pain therapy, and dental sleep medicine therapy while accumulating an excess of 1300 hours of continuing education over the past 10 years, including the Hornbrook Group and TMJ & Sleep Research Therapy continuums. Dr. Yenchesky practices in De Pere, Wisconsin, located just outside of Green Bay in a comprehensive family practice that focuses on providing the highest standard of dental care while he integrates all aspects of his postgraduate education. He is honored to instruct with Clinical Mastery Series in the areas of Occlusion, Anterior Aesthetics, and Full Mouth Rehabilitation. In addition, his passion and energy are evident as a member of BioResearch's Dentist Development & Education Team. Dr. Yenchesky is currently a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Crown Council, the American Dental Association, the Chicago Dental Society, and many local and state associations. www.foxviewdental.com
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- I Used To Be An Angel - October 25, 2015
- Plastic + Hot Liquid = Cancer, Infertility, Hormonal Disruption - August 20, 2015
- Plastics Impact on the Environment is Dire - July 27, 2015
In 2005 I was diagnosed with "CML" a chronic form of leukemia. I was 43 and back at school interning as a Geriatric Care Manager. My health coverage was my husband's which was a moderate amount provide by the FDNY. I had traditional diagnostic testing & treatments: bone marrow taps from my hip, chemo, prednisone & narcotic pain medication. I also had traditional side effects of nausea, vomiting, needle pain & fatigue. While still a new patient, my oncologists stopped accepting my health insurance saying it, "wasn't paying enough" to cover their costs. It was difficult finding an MD that accepted a patient with a pre-existing condition in 2005. We paid for the cancer care out-of-pocket and by 2006 I was in remission.
In 2008 the leukemia came back. This time it was a more acute form and a colleague offered an alternative treatment of rejuvenation of the blood. The treatment was similar to dialysis therapy and like my coverage before it was not covered by insurance. By this time I had researched the world over for safer treatments. I paid to join medical websites for information in treating cancer. I wanted to avoid the harsh side effects while working toward being healthier. Chemo left me with permanent side effects of anemia, headaches, shortness of breath, bleeding gums, missing teeth. I had neuropathy in my wrists & hip pain from needles. Nearly bankrupt, we mortgaged our home & borrowed money from family/friends. I had an IV port in my neck that, to this day, I can feel where it was. The "rejuvenation" therapy cleansed my blood. It was a long process with good results as we watched my numbers dwindle. This treatment was wonderful and kept me in remission…until it didn't.
"To my mind, healing means returning a malfunctioning human body to full unrestricted function, not to remove parts of it by operation or amputation"Dr. Rudolph Breuss
July 2013, the leukemia resurfaced. Broke & desperate not to use chemo I decided to try the Breuss Juice, developed by Austrian Doctor, Rudolph Breuss. Dr. Breuss researched ways to treat the cancer without hurting a body already weakened read about the 900,000 others who have used the juicing therapy with great results. I bought the book " The Breuss Juice Cancer Cure" book on Amazon for $12 or less. *Link below* In short, the recipe of organic juiced vegetables starved the cancer cells of the protein needed to survive. It's what chemo is designed to do. The difference is the organic juice will hydrate the healthy cells, not harm them. The juice will prevent the side effects of chemo, radiation & surgery. Breuss juice vegetable juice that consists of 55% red beet root, 20% carrots, 20% celery root, 3% raw potato, 2% radishes … The potato is optional except for liver cancer where it plays an important part. As luck would have it, I was already growing these foods in my organic garden & since it was summer they were ready to harvest at the peak of their nutrition.
The strict "juice-only" lasts for 42 days. I was allowed certain teas or broth as a supplement for when really hungry. It sounds horrible but is not nearly as drastic while actually doing it. Some days I was tired and sleeping help pass the time. Other days I had boosts of energy. When really hungry I would sip sage tea which doesn't interfere with the chemical breakdown of the Breuss Juice. It is a natural appetite suppressant. The mind and thoughts of food is the greatest battle for this juicing therapy. The biggest food I missed: coffee! I waited one week post juicing before having my blood tested.
I've been Cancer-Free since October 26, 2013.
DISCLAIMER: The Breuss Juice is what I used to treat cancer. This is my experience. The juice is not an approved or accepted as treatment for cancer or illness in the U.S. It is legal to choose an alternative treatment in the US, but know that health insurance companies will not pay for it. If you want to use this course of treatment for cancer you can educate yourself by obtaining The Breuss Juice Cancer Cure Book and follow the instructions for yourself. I will not accept any responsibility for outcomes. There are no "guarantees".
To obtain the book on Amazon:
I knew this before trying the juice therapy and you need to know this, too.
CONCLUSION: U.S. MD's aren't taught much about nutrition. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine offers the most amount of nutritional course study of just 17hrs. Cancer Orgs aren't researching organic juicing for treatment of cancers. (I've called, emailed, tweeted, posted comments to them and most haven't replied. When they did, their answer was the same "We have no plans to research organic juicing for treatment of cancer". BigPharma won't fund safer studies. Take your health into your own hands.


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Indigenous Heritage Survey Design for Large Sites
Where? Tasmania
Who for? Developer - large utilities site
What we did:
Greenfield development must consider the potential for impact on indigenous heritage sites. The standard approach of surveying the bulk of the proposed site to form a risk assessment, and to identify any areas of significance is ok for small sites, but what if your site is tens of thousands of hectares? In Australia, it can be very difficult to survey large sites, so an alternative is required.
At this site (~50,000ha), we developed a robust and statistically sound methodology for assessing the potential impact of development on a region of possible indigenous heritage, whilst minimising both cost and invasive digging techniques. This is a staged approach, which can be adapted to assess
- the overall likelihood of a significant site being present (and the likelihood you might miss something),
- the likely density of sites and artefacts
- inform more targeted searches in areas of high likelihood
- incorporate specific site features, different areas, and local knowledge.
This method has application for any larger sites, whether they are mines, urban precincts or any large-scale infrastructure.


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2015 started, as so many of my years do, with me carrying an injury. Plantar fasciitis had already claimed three months of running at the end of 2014 and was threatening to continue into the new year. To knock the grumpiness on the head and find some motivation, I signed up for a four week boot camp. Three sessions a week for four weeks being beasted by Ramsay (www.ramsaypt.co.uk). This provided the springboard I needed and the sporting year was back on track.
Work on the other hand wasn't. My job had become demoralising, stressful and was affecting me badly in and out of the office. A common complaint with many people and one we often soldier on with despite the impact it's having. When you've invested a decent amount of time and effort into something though, it's difficult to just turn your back on it. More on the solution to that later.
Obstacle Course Racing (OCR)
I've taken part in a couple of OCRs before but 2015 had Spartan Beast on my radar which meant some serious training and getting some other races under my belt. First up, a new local race, the Devil Mud Run in February. A great race on a very cold day and my first run in five months. In April, I led a team from work on the Wolf Run (watch video) taking a number of people on their first OCR adventure and in some cases well outside their comfort zones. The following day, down to the Forest of Dean for a crack at Forest Warrior. Entering late meant running in the last wave and a lot of queuing at obstacles. A shame as it's a great race. Organised by the same guys at Trimax Events is the Cotswold Warrior in June. Positioned in an earlier wave for this one meant being able to make a decent fist of it resulting in a 10th place finish (2nd in old boys category). This provided a great boost with Spartan looming a few months away.
Spartan Beast is the longer of the trifecta of races on offer, on this occasion around 22km check here. The races are specifically designed to test you to your limits with endless climbing, lifting, carrying, swimming, running and the punishment of 30 burpees for any obstacle you fail or don't fancy. For a sample, watch the race video. Full blog post soon.
Ironman 70.3 Dublin
As with most Ironman events, you have to commit to entering anything up to a year in advance as they sell out so quickly. So this one had been a while in the planning and was tied in with a family holiday to the emerald isle. I'll admit to being a brand tart, but I do love Ironman events. The atmosphere is great. Considering some less than perfect training in the build up (for example no open water swimming), the race went almost exactly to my pre-race targets. The almost perfect relates to the swim. Normally a 1.9km swim, according to my Garmin I managed to extend this by a full 500 metres! If only it hadn't been freezing and by far my least favourite discipline. Swim aside, the bike and run were almost dead on what I aimed for. And I had my support crew cheering me on which put a spring in my step, if only very briefly as I passed.
Video of swim start.
With a slow start to the year due to injury, I wasn't sure what to expect on the running front. Certainly personal bests were going to be unlikely. However, some races went much better than I hoped and in a couple, I ran personal bests for those races. Races completed:
Cheltenham Challenge Half Marathon
Winchcombe Hill Climb 10k (course PB)
Thunder Run 24 hour relay
Race4Men (2nd place)
Guy Fawkes 5 (course PB)
Danny's Dash (5th vet)
Seven Sins
A late addition to my race calendar was the excellent Cyprus International 4 Day Challenge in November (see review). This was my first multi-day event and something ticked off the bucket list.
Two Wheel Action
One of my goals back in the days of carting round too much timber was that I wanted to get a level of fitness that meant I didn't have to ask myself if I was capable of doing a race or challenge, only was I available and could I afford it. That's not to say I have super human fitness just that I know I could do it with the necessary training.
Bristol Oktoberfest (sadly an 8 hour mountain bike relay event rather than a marathon beer drinking session) provided a perfect chance to test this out. Having not sat my behind on a mountain bike all year, an eleventh hour invite to make up the numbers in a team the next day proved too tempting to resist. The downside was the team being entered in the single gear bikes category. No suspension and no gears on rough terrain for those that haven't experienced it, is fairly brutal on the body particularly when the rider is very rusty to say the least. However, after 8 hours of racing, our team found itself on the podium.
Away from sport
One of my biggest motivators is trying to set a good example to my son Billy. He motivates me with his achievements and I hope seeing me pushing hard does the same for him.
Back in April, we had a boys weekend in the Brecon Beacons. Billy has climbed the highest peak of Pen y Fan before, but this time we had three peaks in our sights. Pen y Fan, Cribyn and the amusingly named Fan y Big. Unlike previous visits, the weather was much more agreeable – very windy, but bright and no driving rain. Not being a lover of heights, Billy had a big mental battle to deal with but smashed it – even when I had him edge out onto the diving board at the top of Fan y Big! A brilliant effort (15km and 1150 metres of ascent).
In September, at the ripe old age of 11, he made the transition to senior school which was a bit of shock to the system for him, but one he's taken in his stride. And not long after, was rewarded for years of training by earning his black belt at tae kwon do.
And finally for Billy, maybe slightly less enthusiastically, was his introduction to parkrun. He may not have found it easy, but I know a lot of people who can't run 5km. 2016 will hopefully see some great improvements for him.
Back to the work situation. Having stuck it out all year and become truly miserable, November was the time to take control and move on. So, a resignation was tendered and December was used to relax and recharge ready to face 2016 head on.
So on reflection, for all the pressure work added, 2015 was a brilliant year. And with a new job to look forward to, 2016 should be a cracker…..although yet again, I'm starting it nursing a crop of aches and pains!!


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This is the second consideration. The local climate in your area plays a huge role in all aspects of your patio designs. Overall shape of the house as well as the yard - Choosing a well flowing patio design is a challenge. No matter what design you choose, it has to balance the in general layout of the home. Basic ideas such as selecting round patio layout may soften the overall look & feel of the garden, when your home has a good architectural design which boasts strong as well as sharp corners.
The typical patio furniture is composed of a table, 4 to 6 chairs with covers and some would come with an umbrella or parasol. In order to make your patio a great place to enjoy and unwind, it is better that you decorate it with additional things like barbecue grill, love seats, deep seats, bar seats and embellish them with throw pillows and scented candles for a romantic mood.
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Lebanon has a total population of 20,235 and a student population of 1,727. Of these students, 1,355 are enrolled in schools that offer BSN programs.
Lebanon's largest BSN school is Cumberland University. In 2010, Cumberland University graduated approximately 82 students with credentials in BSN.
In 2010, 82 students graduated with a BSN degree in Lebanon. In 2009 tuition at BSN schools in Lebanon was $17,430 per year, on average.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,280 for BSN related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $5,950 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $27,930.
Many BSN graduates choose to work as nurses after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Lebanon, your job prospects are good. In 2010, of the 61,600 nurses in Tennessee, 14,860 were working in the greater Lebanon area. The number of nurses in Lebanon is expected to increase by 16% by the year 2018. This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for nurses.
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By Jacqueline Feldman
"There is going to be a war," Anne-Sophie Devos says. She pulls beers from a borrowed shopping cart, setting them on the outdoor bar before us. She lives and bartends at La Miroiterie, a former mirror factory in Paris's Twentieth Arrondissement that artists and others have illegally occupied for thirteen years, accruing a measure of fame. As I serve beer with Devos, a punk band plays a concert, producing phlegmatic screams and a steady, percussive drone.
After this month, police plan to evict the squat at 88 rue de Ménilmontant. Punk, rap, and jazz concerts that have drawn thousands of bands from several continents will lose a venue, and thirteen squatters will lose their home. The complex—two buildings sitting on a fenced courtyard—measures about fourteen hundred square meters in total. An industrial room on the ground floor accommodates about a hundred and fifty concertgoers. Two hundred more can crush into the courtyard. Upstairs, the factory's onetime offices are bedrooms and a painters' workshop. Two Brazilian men who live at the squat teach free capoeira classes three evenings a week. The residents, artists, and concert organizers used to work together, but now messily sort into factions as eviction nears.
Entering the squat is like entering a jungle. Thick layers of bright spray paint cover the walls of the courtyard, depicting a blonde doll's head, a pink-and-blue My Little Pony, and six-foot-tall penises arranged as a waving hand. A three-legged cat prowls the courtyard. Strings of lights and dried vines drape the courtyard walls. Black paper butterflies stud the walls.
Devos serves beers to mostly men with gauged ears, scowls, mohawks. She places cans on a metal countertop, covered in moldy stickers. One man has improved his bald spot by shaving a stripe down the back of his head that continues, skunklike, into his neck. Someone's German shepherd curls on a low table adjoining the bar. Tonight's music is so loud, I wonder how the dog can sleep.
Michel Ktu organizes the punk concerts and founded the squat in 1999. He saw the shell of the factory, then entered: he moved in a circle of artists for whom vacancies were resources, and this was not his first squat.
This concert is Ktu's birthday party. Today he is forty-six. His girlfriend, who is thirty-two, joins us behind the bar. She holds back a lock of my hair to whisper: Ktu is shy about his birthday. "He is a public figure, he gives interviews left and right, but it's the timidity of the artist," she tells my ear. "I find it touching."
"At the end of a squat that is well-known, everyone wants to have a hand in…. All these people are saying they lived at La Miroiterie when they never set foot inside."
Ktu, who doesn't like growing older, is widely quoted in newspaper articles about La Miroiterie, which attracts journalists, punks, students, adventurous yuppies, and support from the political left. "I would be very sorry if ever La Miroiterie disappeared," said Florence de Massol, a deputy mayor for the Twentieth Arrondissement. "That would take away something from our arrondissement and would really be a shame."
Devos says, dryly, "At the end of a squat that is well-known, everyone wants to have a hand in…. All these people are saying they lived at La Miroiterie when they never set foot inside."
One punk shoves another, toppling a beer, and scolds me when I rush to right it. As I'm taking notes, the punks poke fun.
"You're writing your memoirs?" they say.
I say, "Would you like a beer?"
They ask, "Are you inspired?"
Over several months I spent visiting the squat, I verified some myths about its early days. A company called Bosch ran the mirror factory, but the property was divided among many owners. The building fell into disrepair, and Bosch abandoned it in 1999. Ktu arrived with two other artists who had worked in squats before. They named themselves after the mirror factory—miroiterie in French—and installed mosaics of shattered mirror, which resemble insect eyes and store many a seven years of bad luck. Squatters in France who remain in a space for more than forty-eight hours cannot be immediately evicted, but must be removed through a lawsuit. Some of the building's proprietors seemed not to care about their portions. They didn't sue, and the squatters stayed.
Belleville was the last barricade of the Commune of 1871: the city's temporary Communist government after a people's revolt. Ktu says one of his ancestors died defending the Commune.
In 2009, a real-estate company called Thorel finished buying La Miroiterie and sued the squatters. A February 2010 court ruling said the squatters had to go, but Thorel needed to navigate appeals and delays before procuring an eviction order. Because a French law known as the "winter truce" forbids evictions between November 1 and March 15, the squatters weathered several winters. They requested another delay last fall and were denied two weeks before the start of the winter truce. Although they knew they could stay the winter, they would have no legal recourse when spring came.
After a late-season snow, the government extended this year's truce to March 31. Wet, dense flakes caused the squatters to cancel a concert without entirely muting the squat. "It's a little anarchic, a little hellish," says Bernard Morlon, a painter there. "It's the end."
Thorel had the eviction order authorized. Police will carry out the order after the winter truce ends in April.
Before La Miroiterie was a factory, it housed a painter named Daniel Pipard, who hosted storied parties. He was called the Duke of Ménilmuche, which is local, affectionate slang for Ménilmontant, the Belleville neighborhood where the squat is located. Belleville was the last barricade of the Commune of 1871: the city's temporary Communist government after a people's revolt. Ktu says one of his ancestors died defending the Commune. The squatters have other theories about their home: an old woman knocked at the door a few years ago and recalled dancing at a ballroom in the basement; Devos says a river runs far below La Miroiterie.
The squatters say Pipard wanted the place to remain artistic—Ktu is fondest of this theory—and one even says it was written in his will. So they execute his wishes. "We preserve the patrimony of this old house," said Ktu. Sylvain Dreyfus, the squatters' lawyer for the procedure last fall, has not heard of this argument, but squat truth is relative. Morlon, the painter, is the oldest person at La Miroiterie, and at his sixty-sixth birthday party, a guest told me: "He has made a pact with the devil. He has been dancing for three hours. He will turn young again. It will be a historic moment."
I wondered about the squatters' protracted, youthful liberty, hearing of someone who intentionally smashed her boyfriend's head through a window after a party there; hearing about the bone that showed in a resident's broken leg after he drunkenly tumbled down stairs. For Christmas, Devos and Morlon painted the workshop sea-blue and decorated it with ornaments and miniature candles, which the squatters used to light their joints. Someone with an accordion played the Georges Brassens song "Belleville-Ménilmontant." Devos shouted, "Vive la Commune!" Ktu broke an ornament, but I couldn't hear it shatter—the room shook underneath the tapping feet. Structurally, the squat is not sound. "It's a miracle there have not been injuries or fires there over the years," Dreyfus said.
I reached Catherine Pipard, Daniel's daughter, who lived at 88 rue de Ménilmontant until 1982. She said her family had owned the place since 1830: "It was always artists." She called its current occupants "dishonest." She recently visited the building, and its decay alarmed her. "They are there completely illegally," she said. "I want nothing to do with these people."
Andy Bolus, who lives at La Miroiterie, once looked for the ballroom where the stranger remembered dancing. He picked over the hollowed-out car in the courtyard. He felt about for a trapdoor. He found nothing, but still believes in the underground room. He prefers his version: chandeliers, a red carpet, Belle Époque luxury, now choked with dust.
The squatters say they carry on the tradition of bohemian Paris, a city where artists now wait decades to receive a government-subsidized studio. They say they are a dying kind: the last independent squatters in Paris. Over the past fifteen years, the city has awarded temporary leases to some artists who have squatted in buildings it owns. The artists pay rent, and are not allowed to sleep in the building. The city helps to select these artists, who must provide projects or events for for their neighborhood. "It's a kind of cultural dictatorship," said Ktu.
The city sometimes buys squatted buildings, afterward giving the squatters leases that allow them to stay. The most famous of these cases, at 59 rue de Rivoli, attracts sixty thousand tourists a year. Marc Wluczka, a deputy mayor for the Twentieth Arrondissement, politically supports these leases, but they offend his sense of art: "Did Picasso ask for the help of the state?"
Devos says, "You see the moon every time you enter La Miroiterie, between the trees." I never have.
Former squatters trade artistic independence for stability. "We're going to produce much more in the future," said Martin Bobel, an organizer at La Petite Rockette, a group of former squatters whom the city evicted, then re-housed under a temporary lease. The endless, chaotic partying at La Miroiterie could wear out any artist. And it is physically exhausting to live in a rapidly deteriorating building, where some of your roommates are addicted to substances and relationships are competitive and conspiratorial.
Dominique Pagès, a councilor for the Twentieth Arrondissement, told me a squat is a boîte noir, a black box, referring to its inscrutable inner workings. As the mechanics of La Miroiterie became clear to me, I realized it is more similar to a void. Squatters occupied the empty building, and each filled it with whatever he or she required. Ktu reenacts Bohemia: he is the new Duke of Ménilmuche. Devos assumes strength as a self-styled vigilante: she keeps a piece of wood under the bar, to stave off the drug dealers who once frequented the place. Bolus seeks beauty in the squat. Morlon wants youth.
As the concert finishes, and Ktu's forty-sixth birthday wanes, the German shepherd rises and walks across the bar, delicately stepping among beer puddles, plastic cups, ash. I give a page of my notebook to a handsome punk who asks for it. He returns a few lines from the Renaissance poet Pierre de Ronsard. I accept the gift politely, but secretly I am flattered. The studs on his leather jacket are taller than the other regalia I see, and I imagine this accords him alpha status.
Ktu, who had opened squats before, is unbothered that this one will soon close. He and Morlon spend nights roaming the city, eyeing vacancies. They want to open their next squat on the Champs-Elysées, for symbolic reasons. Squats are like phoenixes. Normally they don't last thirteen years. "A squat is ephemeral," Ktu says. "If we open another squat, we'll call it La Miroiterie."
Everyone from punks to arrondissement officials tells me Paris requires La Miroiterie so the city's art has room to breathe, but I am not sure. More artists used to work here, but some left under the threat of eviction. Now, apart from concerts, the only art I see produced is Morlon's watercolor of a glass building surrounded by palms, fountains, knots of red blossoms, and a sign: number 88. "It's La Miroiterie in the future," Morlon said.
Really what I'm listening for, above the din of the concert, is what the squatters produce, and sometimes I catch a soft melody, and sometimes it eludes me. When it does, those who live at La Miroiterie appear not as artists, but instead as thirteen people who want an impossible home. Devos says, "You see the moon every time you enter La Miroiterie, between the trees." I never have.
The squatters say the commissariat promised to warn them two weeks before eviction, but Dreyfus advised them to leave before the winter truce ends. Devos has been slowly boxing up her possessions since November: a matter of pride. "We are the ones who will choose the way of leaving," she said.
Swan Moteurs, who organizes rap concerts at the squat, predicts one hundred and sixty police will come to ensure the squatters go. As he served concertgoers mulled wine in quickly melting plastic cups, he explained that the squatters had gathered more than ten thousand signatures against their eviction. They could even summon supporters for a barricade. "If we say, 'Come, wage war,' they'll come."
Jacqueline Feldman is a writer and Fulbright fellow in Paris. Read more of her work on her website.


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The Kansas Ultrarunners Society sponsors 4 annual races including Rockin K 26.2/50M, Heartland 50K/50M, Heartland 100, and the annual KUS 6/12/24. We would love any one with the vision and creativity for planning future "KUS Members Only runs and trips", etc. Contact KUS President Adam Monaghan.
The Kansas Ultrarunners' Society (KUS) was founded on March 1, 1995, as a non-profit ultrarunning organization with the following mission statement.
The sole mission of our society is to organize, sponsor, staff and support ultrarunning events/competition in Kansas and the surrounding region. Our vision is to create an atmosphere that fosters not only the enlightenment of the novice ultrarunner, but nurtures the needs of the veteran ultrarunner as well.
The original founding members, Eric Steele, President; Scott Demaree, Vice President; Randy Albrecht, Secretary; and Marc Friesen, Treasurer, recruited members and by the organizations first event that fall had a small membership of around 15.
KUS first official event, the Flatrock Trail 50K was held on September 30, 1995. With 28 paid entrants and 24 starting the event, KUS as an organization was also on the starting line early that morning. As the last finisher crossed the finish line, so did the small band of KUS members and plans started for the next event.
The KUS 24/48 hour Ultramarathon was held at Camp Hiawatha in Wichita Kansas on May 3-5, 1996. The 48-hour event started at 8:00 p.m. on May 3rd with the 24 starting at 8:00 p.m. on the 4th. With Mother Nature making a brief appearance, by sending a mini-hurricane to remind them we were in Kansas in the spring, the KUS organizers recovered quickly and had taken a few more steps down the trail toward the KUS mission. The successful results of KUS' second event brought in a few more members and KUS family continued to grow.
KUS continued with the Flatrock events annually until 2004, links to results, reports and some photos are listed below. In 2005, Eric Steele the race director decided to take the race out on it's own, you can find out more about the race at the Flatrock website.
KUS timed events also continued, links to the results and reports are below. One of the original founding members, Scott Demaree had moved to Texas and had founded his own timed events, sponsored by KUS. The TAMU event was held on November 12-14, 1999 on the Texas A&M campus. The year 2000 brought a return of the timed event to Kansas with the event held in Hesston, the 2001 and 2002 events were held in Linwood Park in Wichita. Scott had by then moved to the Houston area and along with KUS member Wes Montieth started the Houston Ultra Weekend events at Bear Creek Park. The last Houston event was held in 2006.
In 1999, Phil and Stacy Sheridan directed the first Rockin K race held at Kanopolis State Park. This event is held annually the first Saturday of April. For more information go to the Rockin K page. In 2000, KUS members Randy Albrecht and Jim Davis decided to host the inaugural Heartland 100 Spirit of the Prairie race. In 2001 they decided to add a 50-mile to be held in conjuction with the 100. More information is on the Heartland page.
In 2003, Marc Friesen decided to host a new event, the Ad Astra Ultra and Relay held on a 4-mile loop along the Arkansas River in Wichita. The course was beautiful and would have been a great place to hold an event, however the in the days before the event the ever-challenging Kansas weather dumped rain in the area and by race day the swollen Arkansas River had claimed some of the course. Marc and his volunteers did a great job of remarking the course and the event went smoothly from there but in the end Marc decided that the Ad Astra was a one time event.
Marc has turned his attention now to the planning and direction of our KUS Members Only events, these events only open to KUS members are one time events and each one is a new course and format, the Trans-Kansas event was a multi-day adventure across Kansas held on Memorial Day weekend in 2006. The Prairie Spirit Trail Run was held March 10th in 2007 on the Prairie Spirit Trail starting in Ottawa and ending in Welda, all run on the rails to trails railroad beds. The 2008 event Sun to Sun was held in Newton and North Newton on the Sand Creek Trail. The event started at 7:00 in the evening and ended the next morning at 7:00. In 2009 Marc hosted the Flint Hills 50, utilizing the Heartland course, the event started at the Heartland turnaround point and finished in Cassoday. The 2010 event was the River City 50, a 50K at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita


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Hannah here! My little family moved from Brockley In South East London to Faversham in Kent last September. The move was bitter sweet, in that it ensured we were closer to family and had a bigger house but it also meant leaving our beloved neighborhood and a city that we still absolutely loved. The plan to ease our joint missing London malady was to return there every month or so and stay with friends and soak up the galleries and good coffee. Our last trip was especially exciting because we were going to see two shows I had been desperate to explore; the Martin Creed show at the Southbank and the Sensing Spaces exhibit at the Royal Academy.
The Martin Creed exhibition was excellent. The room full of balloons surpassed our expectations; it is much larger than I thought we would be, and all 3 of us were delighted to be bopping balloons around and wading through a white plastic wonderland. It is in turns cosy and slightly intimidating and claustrophobic, but mostly great fun. I found his tribute to motherhood, in the form of the enormous revolving Mother installation, quite moving, and could strongly identify with his sculptures that placed everything in size order (Im a bit ocd at heart, me). There is a speaker emitting farting noises, a car whose doors, alarms and radio fling into action at random intervals, and playful use of neon too (large letters that say "small things"). Frankie-Rose was in heaven in the balloon room and found the farting hysterical. It was really well ticketed so it didn't feel too busy at all, even on a Saturday. Just brilliant.
After the gallery we ate a delicious lunch form the World Foods Market at the Royal Festival Hall, before being treated to some brilliant free choral performances which were part of the London Chorus festival.
We had done a house swap with some friends, which worked brilliantly, and meant that on the Saturday night we could have friends over to celebrate their birthdays and eat our favourite take away, Mezze Mangal in Brockley. God I miss that takeaway.
Then on Sunday we were up bright and early to get to the Royal Academy for the Sensing Spaces exhibit. The exhibition itself is really enjoyable. Everything can be touched, climbed upon or within, and even added too. Photography is freely allowed as well which is highly unusual and very refreshing. Its a magical and sensory exhibit for children especially, from being able to handle the coloured straws to walking through the maze with a floor lit from below and lined in tree branches, to the pebbles that can be sat upon and played with and being able to climb in the little hidey holes around the exhibition. My only qualms were the relatively high ticket price and the crowds. I no longer have the liberty of being able to see shows on a quiet midweek morning, and it was so so crowded.
And of course, when in London, drink good coffee. This time we visited The Department for Coffee and Social affairs and had a delightful, and much needed, caffeine stop on the way home. We drove back to Kent feeling pretty flipping exhausted, but full up with, and even oddly energized by, the amazing things we'd seen. London, you were brilliant. Until next time...


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Q. What are the important documents that I need to provide?
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sneak peek: joel fitzpatrick
If you've read Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point, you're probably familiar with the man behind this sneak peek without even knowing it. Joel Fitzpatrick appears in the first few pages of the book, cited as a key visionary in helping bring the Hush Puppies brand back to life. Joel is an entrepreneur, artist, fashion designer, lighting designer, interior designer and sculptor. These days he's designing his own line of homewares, so it feels extra special to get an insider look into the home/office where this all takes place. Thanks, Joel! — Anne
Image above: This is one of my favorite pieces of art. It's a Maurizio Cattelan photograph of a swami who buried himself in sand for hours at a time. It is paired with one of my signature black and white carpets that I have been putting in all of my projects these days.
Image above: I have twenty of my red light-box paintings in my living room and a De Kooning that is theatrically lit over the fireplace. These
Corbusier Mies van der Rohe chairs' colors are straight from the 70s.
Image above: My fourth floor bedroom feels like a sanctuary. It has an airy but nautical feeling at the same time.
CLICK HERE for the rest of Joel's house tour after the jump!
Image above: My KIND Organic Turkish Towels and Pitchfork-Geo Jacquard Towel from my Home Collection.
Image above: These cobalt blue lights emanate from below, while a red exit light glows to light the stairway to the basement.
Image above: Glass insulator chandelier lit with LEDs cascades through all four floors of the brownstone.
Image above: I love this bedspread that looks like an old tapestry but is a print combined with the chandelier and modern art: a roller-skater praying to the porcelain gods at the Roxy.
Image above: Antique kitchen cabinetry with minimalist display and splashes of color. Updated by built-in fluorescent lighting.
Image above: This is a butcher-block tabletop made from end-grain teak that is one of my favorite materials to use in kitchens. (I recently designed a kitchen made from Vermont Barnwood and teak butcher block.)
Image above: Alexander Calder tapestry with cascade chandelier.
Image above: Architecture and interior design studio on the third floor with Missoni fabric swatches on the wall.
Image above: Kitesurfing and bow ties. California and New York lifestyle.
Image above: Street view of house and office. You can see our Chrysler Tree shining from the window along with my Backlit series.


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Stapleton Video Club!
There will be NO Video Club this coming Tuesday, December 19th. Dec 12 Video Club letter
Here is our first video! We have many more coming out very soon!
ESVC member google classroom link.
In addition to putting our videos here, you can also view them on the IS website.
Here is a video to help students log onto the ESE Video Club's google classroom site.
"Email to be used by those with Hearing Difficulties for Attendance and Emergency messages only. General inquiry messages will not be answered. Please call the school if you require further assistance or information. Thank you."