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It is very sad and disturbing to continue reading and hearing about the skirmishes still transpiring in and around Afghanistan in order for the U.S. and NATO to maintain control of the terrorist forces, including al-Qaida and the Taliban, which is an absolute necessity.
In my opinion, the most frightening aspect of this continual conflict is President Barack Obama's recent declaration that our troops would be withdrawn from this area in 2014 — a date which appears to be nothing more than a political ploy in order to please the American public, when the announcement of a more comprehensive statement by Mr. Obama to the effect that the troops would remain there until the problems were resolved, and our troops were no longer needed, would have been more practical.
We Americans must never forget that the planning and execution of the Sept. 11 attacks originated in Afghanistan, and therefore the U.S. and NATO must never, never withdraw our military personnel from this area; if we did it would provide the terrorists with a golden opportunity to plan and execute a stronger strike against the U.S., thereby attempting the fulfillment of their earlier announced aim to annihilated every freedom loving individual from the face of the earth.
Personally, I believe the U.S. and NATO should station more of our equipped troops in this area to assure the world that our intention is to protect the salvation of our interests and responsibilities in order to preserve our democratic way of life.
It is hoped the republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, will soon relate to us his foreign affairs plans, in addition to his earlier comments relating to the improvement of our local economics and unemployment challenges.
It has just been revealed that the Afghan Air War may be cut off when, or if, the U.S. pulls out. Such a move would definitely leave Afghanistan in a stalemate in dealing with the Taliban which could eventually lead to another attack on our United States of America; and this must absolutely be avoided at all costs.
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Get the best Ayurvedic Treatment of Bronchial Asthma in India
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Bronchial asthma is a disease which nowadays affecting 25% of the total population. This is the disease of twitchy airways which leads to shortness of breath, coughing, etc. It is caused due to tobacco smoke, dusty and cold air, etc. Urbanization and industrialization are also the provoking issues for it. It is a disorder which should be treated by well qualified experienced doctor.
Ayurvedic View
It is termed as tamak swasa in Ayurveda. The Ayurvedic doctor's gives emphasize on intestinal factors rather respiratory factors because the patient has the problem of indigestion. It is a kapha syndrome having asthma wheezing, dry cough. It is caused through Vata, Pitta or Kapha.
- In Vata, patient feels dryness in mouth, thirst, dryness in skin, desire for warm drinks, nervousness, etc. The attacks of this disease can be seen in morning and night.
- In Pitta, cough with yellow phlegm is seen. The patient experiences sweating, fever, irritation, requires cool air, etc and generally seen at noon and night.
- In Kapha, cough is seen with white and clean phlegm. Lungs produce whistling sound and this is generally visible in morning and evening time.
There are several treatments of Bronchial Asthma in India but Ayurvedic is the best and foremost treatment for any disease. A healthy diet, positive thinking, lifestyle play a great role in curing any disease. So to treat the disease, Ayurvedic treatment of Bronchial Asthma is best to be preferred. In Ayurveda, any disease is cured from recent origin. Ayurvedic medicines are slow acting medicines but they cure the disease from root.
There are several points that needs to be considered are :
- Medication and control in eating, living gives better results in treating disease.
- Repeatedly give a hot chest and shoulder pack in a short attack as, it will give a quick relief and patient feel relax.
- Make your living room allergic free and use cotton free rather than a feather pillow.
- Dust the room by vacuum cleaning. When you do this, wear fitter mask.
- Wear scarf in cold weather, as it will stops cool air to go in sensitive airways.
- Somalatta is the creeping plant which is very effective in giving relief. Mix the powder of this plant with honey and give this to the sufferer at interval of 4 hours, is the best remedy.
- Pippalee with pure honey, Kanakaasava twice a day, Agastyarasaayana are also very effective measures.
So if you are looking for the Ayurvedic treatment of Bronchial asthma, then visit Prakash Nethralaya and Panchakarma Kendra, where you will get the best treatment of bronchial asthma in India by Ayurvedic doctors. Here you will get proper assistance which will help you to treat the disease in a permanent way.


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FSI and its controlled company FSI Investimenti S.p.A, on one side, and Trevi Holding SE (TH) and Davide Trevisani, on the other side, have signed an investment agreement which provides for the acquisition by FSI of a minority interest in Trevi Finanziaria Industriale S.p.A. ("Trevifin")
Under the agreement, TH and Davide Trevisani will sell to FSI a portion of the rights to which they will be entitled in the context of an up to Euro 200 million share capital increase to be offered pre-emptively to all shareholders, that today Trevifin's Board of Directors has resolved to submit to an extraordinary shareholders' meeting that will be called shortly.
In particular, FSI committed to make a total investment in Trevifin of up to approximately Euro 101 million, (i) in part as consideration for the purchase of the rights and (ii) for the remainder for the exercise of such rights and the subscription of the Trevifin newly issued shares. TH and Davide Trevisani will use the entire amount received as consideration for the sale of the rights to subscribe Trevifin newly issued shares.
Under the agreement, the price of the rights to be purchased by FSI shall be calculated as the TERP based on the average cum-price of the shares in the last 30 trading days preceding the date on which the Board of Directors of Trevifin will determine the size of the capital increase and the shares issue price, provided that the average share price used for the calculation of the TERP shall not be higher than Euro 6.30.
Upon completion of the transaction, assuming a fully subscribed capital increase of Euro 200 million, FSI would hold, directly and indirectly, an interest in Trevifin of no less than 15.8%, while TH and Davide Trevisani would hold in the aggregate shares representing up to 34.8% of Trevifin share capital.
The investment agreement also provides that, upon the termination, for whatever reason, of the shareholders' agreement (as described below), TH and Davide Trevisani shall benefit from an earn-out mechanism pursuant to which FSI, subject to predetermined levels of Internal Rate of Return ("IRR"), shall deliver to TH and Davide Trevisani a variable number of Trevifin shares.
The execution of the investment by FSI is conditional upon the occurrence, until 19 December 2014 of, inter alia, the following:
The investment agreement also provides that, in case of execution of the capital increase, FSI, TH and Davide Trevisani shall execute a shareholders' agreement containing provisions relating to the governance of the Issuer, as well as some limitations to the purchase and sale of Trevifin shares. In no case the shareholders' agreement shall affect the quality of TH as the sole controlling shareholder of Trevifin.
For further information in relation to the shareholders' agreement, please refer to the abstract that will be published in accordance with Italian law.
The investment agreement also provided that, upon the termination for whatever reason of the shareholders' agreement, certain limitations shall apply (for a period of 12 months) with respect to the potential disposal by FSI of its Trevifin shares.
The investment of FSI in Trevifin, a leading international manufacturer of machinery and services for foundations and oil exploration market, is consistent with the mission of FSI to invest in Italian excellence with large growth potential and international development. From 2000 to 2013, the consolidated turnover of the TREVI Group has grown from Euro 304 million to Euro 1,276 million, registering a CAGR of 11.7%. The investment will also have a positive impact on the level of induced, both in terms of creating added value and employment impacts for the country. The production of machinery takes place, in fact, mainly in Italy, while the Group's revenues are made for more than 90% abroad. The company buys products and services from suppliers Italian for an amount of approximately Euro 320 million, ensuring an overall rate of about 2,500 people at the level of induced, in addition to the 1,400 employees of the Group and the Italian approximately 5,800 employees in the rest the world.
Davide Trevisani said: "The choices of TREVI Group have always been driven by a long-term view. This agreement represents a further important step of a story that began long ago and is intended to better prepare the development of the next decade. From the listing, in 1999, TREVI Group has achieved a growth path that led to increase five times its business volume which has reached Euro 1,276 million in 2013. Such development, to which our people and stakeholders have actively contributed, has been achieved through the efficient use of resources raised in the IPO, the support of the banking system, the generation of cash from the business and the continuing support of our shareholders. We believe that today the conditions are there to start a new phase of growth and development that looks to the next decade, and we have found in Fondo Strategico Italiano the ideal partner to support the Group, with all the other long term shareholders, in this new challenge".
Maurizio Tamagnini (CEO of FSI) said: "We are excited to be able to walk along with the Trevi Group on a path of development and internationalization. TREVI Group is a world leading Italian excellence in mechanical and engineering. This transaction does represent the target investment of FSI, which through a capital increase supports the development of TREVI Group with indirect positive effects on the Italian economy."
Davide Trevisani and TH have been advised by Mittel Advisory and, as for legal matters, by Lombardi Molinari Segni. D'Urso Gatti Bianchi has been the legal counsel to FSI in the transaction.
Trevi Holding S.E. is the company that controls TREVI - Finanziaria Industriale SpA, a company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, the parent company of the TREVI Group, a world's leading company the field of ground engineering (special foundations, tunnel excavation and soil consolidation and the building and marketing of specialized machinery and equipment for the industry); is also active in the drilling sector (oil, gas, water) and the production of rigs and the supply of services as well as in the construction of underground car parks.
TREVI Group, founded in 1957, has more than 30 branches and a presence in over 80 countries. The success of the Group is based on the vertical integration of the main divisions making up the company: Trevi, the division that supplies special services in the field of ground engineering, the Petreven Division specialized in oil drilling services, the Soilmec Division, which manufactures and develops rigs and equipment for ground engineering and the Drillmec division that produces and develops drilling rigs (oil, gas, water).
Trevi Holding S.E. has as its shareholders the holding companies of the families of Davide, Gianluigi and Cesare Trevisani.
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Hi, I'm second year trainee Juliet Farrington-Breeze and I want to give you an insight into my training contract experience so far.
When did you become a Trainee at Cozens-Hardy?
I became a Trainee at Cozens-Hardy in September 2017 after finishing my Legal Practice Course. I remember feeling both excited and apprehensive to begin my training, hoping that I could use the years of studying to assist me as I began. The truth is, nothing really does prepare you - you just need to jump in with both feet!
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Residential Property: My first six months with the firm were spent in the Residential Property department where I was in an office with a partner who was also head of the department. This meant that I was supported by someone who really was an expert in their field and I was able to learn a vast amount in what felt like the shortest six months! From an early stage I was given responsibility and involved during the whole process. It was fast paced and demanding, but a great seat to start my training in and one that I really enjoyed.
Family: My next six months were spent with senior partner, Jane Anderson, in the Family department assisting on her workload, in which she specialises in divorce. My first day in the department started with going to Court and this really was an insight in to what the next six months would hold. I attended client meetings with Jane, partner Iain White and solicitor Sophie Smith. This allowed me to see the diversity between how people work and the differing issues that the Family department deals with. I thoroughly enjoyed working within the Family team. The particular thing that will continue to resonate with me is that you must have the ability to "see the wood from the trees".
Commercial Property: I am now within the Commercial Property department, sitting with partner Dan Evans assisting on his matters together with those of Training Partner, Caroline Linsdell. Having really enjoyed my time in the Residential Property department, I was excited to see the differences between the two departments; and my experience has certainly exceeded all expectations. I assist on drafting leases, amending them and completing the lease process as well as the many other matters that the commercial team deals with.
I am looking forward to the rest of my time in Commercial; the benefit of having the ability to try different areas of law within Cozens-Hardy is that it shows you which area best fits you.
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Of course, you have to work hard and spend your time productively but this is rewarded by really being able to switch off at the end of the day. I feel that there is great support for a good work life balance and there certainly aren't any nightmare late nights which you hear about during studying. I have been able to keep up with many social events throughout my training and also become a committee member of the Norfolk Young Professional Group. This is a great opportunity to meet other professionals and not only develop professional networks, but also build friendships along the way. With the Cozens-Hardy office located in the very centre of Norwich, there are plenty of events to conveniently get involved with. The firm has an annual quiz, curry nights and even bowling evenings that you can attend.
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During my interview back in June 2017, I asked the panel who was interviewing me this very question. Anna Farquharson, partner in the Residential Property department, answered that her favourite part was the people with whom she worked. Unquestionably I would also give the same answer.
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Your training contract is the start of your career and one that you have spent many years building up to. It is important that you do not get side-lined by dreaming of your life turning out like Harvey Specter's (Suits fans, you know what I'm talking about) and look at the real ethos of the firm to which you are applying, to make sure it fits you.
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Close Encounters: The Next 500 Years
Close Encounters
The world is changing. Now is the moment to reconfigure our notions of time to reveal alternative ways of thinking and being for the future. In Close Encounters, Indigenous artists imagine the future within the context of present experiences and past histories. By radically reconsidering encounter narratives between native and non-native people, Indigenous prophecies, possible utopias and apocalypses, this exhibition proposes intriguing possibilities for the next 500 years. "We all in different measure have carved out the future," observes Hopi photographer and filmmaker, Victor Masayesva, in his book Husk of Time. "We are all clairvoyants, soothsayers, prophets, knowingly assuming our predictions."
Close Encounters brings together over 30 Indigenous artists from across Canada, the United States, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, including newly commissioned work from Rebecca Belmore, Faye HeavyShield, Kent Monkman, and Edward Poitras. Close Encounters showcases artists and artworks that collectively invent provocative futures from a diversity of perspectives and practices.
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The WAG's portion of the exhibition will consist of a selection of prints and drawings by Shuvinai Ashoona and Pudlo Pudlat. Pudlat is described as the "first Inuit modernist," and representations of new technologies frequently occur in his prints and drawings. Pudlat was particularly interested in documenting the rapidly changing North, and his reflections on the encounters between nature and technology create a world in which the everyday takes on the extraordinary. Shuvinai's drawings sometimes explore the fantastical, with intricately rendered rock formations that take on the shape of animals.
Also at the WAG will be a commissioned work by Faye HeavyShield comprised of folded paper arrowheads taken from digital images of the Assiniboine and Red River. These elements will be woven together like a grid using fishing line formed into a banner shape. The banner will suspend from the Eckhardt Hall ceiling.
The exhibition takes place at Close Encounters exhibition site, 109 Pacific Ave. • Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art, 460 Portage Ave. • Manitoba Hydro Head Office Lobby, 360 Portage Ave. • Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Close Encounters is being presented as part of the Winnipeg Cultural Capital of Canada 2010 ARTS FOR ALL program. Throughout 2010 (and into 2011) free-large scale events and community based programs will continue to bring the arts into the lives of all Winnipeggers. Close Encounters helps realize of the ARTS FOR ALL vision by providing a massive multi-site exhibition of groundbreaking work free of charge to the public, and by providing a platform to present work by leading Aboriginal artists.
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Bringing It All Back Home
Tuesday January 18, 2011 at 7pm
Close Encounters films
As part of the exhibiton Close Encounters: The Next 500 Years, the WAG will be screening four films in the Muriel Richardson Auditorium. The films will be running in a continous loop.
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at 11am Sunday, February 6, 2011 from 11am to 4:30pm Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 11am to 1:30pm Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 5pm to 9pm Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 11am to 1:30pm Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 5pm to 9:30pm Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 11am to 5pm Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 11am to 1:30pm Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 11am to 5pm Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 4pm to 9pm Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 4pm to 9pm
With voice, drum, video, and cello, Archer Pechawis begins a dramatic retelling of one of the most devasting moments in North American history—the Sand Creek Massacre
Thursday April 14, 2011 at 7pm
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- Wednesday 11am-5pm
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"Look at the embroidery," she said, spreading out the bandana. Dense, tiny silk flowers in red, gold, purple and blue covered every inch.
"On the other side, too." She turned it over; miraculously, it seemed to me, the wrong side of the bandana was also completely covered with tiny flowers. I'd been sewing letters on a sampler, much against my will, and I knew how messy the back side of anything embroidered usually looked.


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2016-17 Schedules: MBB | WBB | MSQ | WSQ | MT&F | WT&F | MSWIM | WSWIM | WREST
LANCASTER, Pa. - Schedules for Franklin & Marshall's winter athletic teams have been announced and are available for viewing at GoDiplomats.com. Click on the links above to access each team's 2016-17 slate of contests.
Fans can utilize the "Add to Calendar" button, which allows the synchronization of new events and updates directly in their Google, Exchange, Yahoo, Outlook, ICal and additional calendars.
Look for the icon below, which can be accessed at the top-right of all fall schedules when viewed on your computer, or bottom-left of all schedules on your mobile device.
Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball opens the regular season with the Lancaster Rotary Tip-Off against Lancaster Bible on Friday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. York and St. Vincent will also compete in the tournament with the Consolation (5:30 p.m.) and Championship (7:30 p.m.) games set for Saturday evening.
Centennial Conference (CC) action picks up on Tuesday, Nov. 22 when the Diplomats host Gettysburg at 8:00 p.m. The Sponaugle New Years Tournament will run from Jan. 2-3 and feature SUNY-Canton, Penn St.-Harrisburg and Case Western with the Consolation game at 5:30 p.m. and the Championship at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The CC Playoffs begin with the First Round on Wednesday, Feb. 22 with the Semifinals and Championship occurring on Feb. 24-25.
Women's Basketball
Women's basketball begins 2016-17 with the Terry Greene Tip-Off Classic, hosting Elizabethtown on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 3:00 p.m. King's College and Lycoming will also take part in the tournament with the Consolation (1:00 p.m.) and Championship (3:00 p.m.) games set for Sunday afternoon.
Gettysburg heads to Mayser on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 6:00 p.m. to begin CC action while the Conference Playoffs open with the First Round on Wednesday, Feb. 22 and the Semifinals and Championship set for Feb. 24-25.
Men's and Women's Swimming
The men's and women's swimming programs open 2016-17 by hosting Washington on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 1:00 p.m.
On Nov. 18-20, the annual Franklin & Marshall Invitational will take place at the Alumni Sports and Fitness Center while the CC Championships make a return to Lancaster and are set to run from Feb. 17-19.
Men's and Women's Squash
Both squash teams begin their regular season by welcoming Drexel to Mayser on Tuesday, Nov. 15 for a 5:30 p.m. contest.
The men's CSA Team Championships will be hosted by Harvard and are set for Feb. 17-19, while the women will compete in the tournament the following weekend at Princeton. Dartmouth will be the site of the CSA Individual Championships for both the men's and women's squads and will take place from March 3-5.
Men's and Women's Track & Field
F&M's 2016-17 indoor track & field season begins at home on Saturday, Jan. 14 for the Coach I Open. Five meets follow before the Centennial Conference (CC) Indoor Championships, which are being hosted by Ursinus, and are slated to take place on Feb. 25-26.
The Diplomats are currently set to compete in 13 dual meets to go along with nine tournaments as the Diplomats prepare for the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Championships, which are hosted by Bucknell on March 3-4.
The fifth annual David H. Lehman F&M Open is set for Saturday, Jan. 7 at the ASFC, while the NCAA Championships are taking place in St. Louis on March 16-18.


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"Regarding Corey Goode saying that the Alliance supported Trump, here is a link to the Kp blog article that describes it.
"Notably: "[Gonzales] confirmed that Donald Trump is indeed being backed by the Alliance. Trump is certainly not entering into this battle free from his own baggage… He does not, however, represent a group that actively seeks to kill billions of people by starting World War III as soon as possible.""
Link: https://kauilapele.wordpress.com/2016/11/09/corey-goode-with-david-wilcock-excerpts-from-his-recent-article-relating-to-trump-the-alliance-and-the-cabal/


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Frasers Kings Park Wedding - Sarah and Pep
Here we have the feature from Sarah and Pep's beautiful wedding held at Frasers Kings Park.
We first met Sarah's family about eight years ago, when we were photographing her sister's wedding, and also photographed these three stunning sisters as a gift for their parents. Way back when we were in our Victoria Park studio, we forget how quick time flies!
Sarah and Pep are absolutely lovely people, and the story of how they met fits the fairytale that Sarah had envisaged from when she was younger. Their wedding day was such a great celebration with family and friends. The ceremony was held at Christ the King in Beaconsfield, with one of our favourite priests Father Keating. If you've ever been to a wedding there you will agree with us I'm sure ;)
After some family photos at the church, we headed down in to Fremantle for some photos with the Bridal Party. What I loved was that Sarah and Pep gave us free range to select where we went for photos as long as it represented Fremantle, somewhere that they spend a lot of time. So there are a few spots that often get ignored for the more popular Fremantle wedding locations people are used to seeing that we were able to use this day. Popping through the side streets we then got to the Maritime Museum for our last photos, which has sentimental meaning as Pep has relatives names on the installation at the entrance to the museum.
Then it was off to Kings Park, for their wedding reception at Frasers Restaurant. The State Reception Centre looked stunning, the white dancefloor and the table decorations gave the room such an elegant feel. And when half the Bridal Party are in a band together, you know there is going to be a party! An early Bridal Waltz, and the best Father/Daughter dance I've ever seen opened up the dancefloor for the guests, and it remained full the whole night!
Thank you to the other suppliers we worked with on the day:


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Afternoon session called to Order at 4:23PM by Dr. Mark Schleider.
25 CAE members were present, as were UConn residents.
Dr. Shailesh Kottal, D.D.S. presented a lecture titled Cone Beam Computed Tomography.
Evening Session called to order at 6:35 PM, following a cocktail hour sponsored by Kodak Dental Systems.
37 CAE members were present, as were UConn residents.
Dr. Schleider proposed that a letter supporting the use of CBCT without a certificate of need, be sent to the Department of Public Health. Several members seconded the proposal.
Dr. Amoroso read minutes for Spring 2009 meeting at Il Palio restaurant in Shelton, CT.
CAE funds totaled 9,812.08 as per Treasurer's Report.
New Business…
Dr. Amoroso reported completing paperwork for the AAE's Affiliate Group Federal Tax Exemption Program.
Mention was made that the CTMOM would be on March 12 and 13. Dr. Bruce Cha made an appeal to CAE members and UConn residents to participate. A motion was made and seconded to donate $1000.00 to CTMOM. (The Treasurer reports the donation made on 10/23.)
Dr. Marty Unger stated that Dr. Mark Balson's lecture at the 2009 CSDA Annual meeting at Mohegan Sun was disappointing and recommended that the CAE should be more proactive in screening lecturers who present endodontic topics to CSDA audiences.
Dr. Monty Rackow noted that audits of x-ray machines were being conducted by radiation health physicists within the state. The audits require Connecticut dentists to employ an independent physicist. Rates reportedly charged have been variable.
Dr. Schleider reported that the CAE has initiated an Officers and Director's Insurance Policy under a program sponsored by the AAE.
Dr. Schleider made an appeal for a CAE member to audit the finances of the Association as per our Bylaws. (Dr. Stephen Quatrocelli provided a letter to me on February 1, 2010 stating that he reviewed the financial records of the CAE from May 2007 to October 2009 and found them to be in "accurate, complete, and good order.")
Dr. Schleider discussed tracking CE with a CSDA card scanner. Discussion on the floor arrived at a conclusion that the scanner was not a worthwhile investment.
Dr. Bruce Cha advocated that the CAE renew its contract with the CSDA to continue providing a scrolling banner and link to the AAE on the CSDA website.
(The treasurer reports a $1000.00 fee paid to the CSDA on 10/23)
Dr. Safavi introduced the UConn residents present. Dinner dues for the residents, as usual, were covered by the UConn Endodontic Alumni Association.
Dr. Schleider proposed that the UConn residents present cases at a future meeting.
Dr. George Bruder took the floor at 7:20PM to present a well received lecture titled "See Your Way Into 21st Century Endodontics"
(Since our fall meeting, Dr. Bruder has joined the editorial board of the JOE as an Associate Editor.)
Meeting adjourned at 9:18 PM


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Let's start by asking: Why do I need a separate business bank account?
There are numerous reasons small businesses fail but inefficient cash flow management frequently ranks among the top. Separating business expenses from personal makes it easier to track and monitor expenses, which not only provides a better view of a business but allows forecasting of future needs - two for the price of one!
Plus, your accountant will rejoice at the ease of preparing your tax return and finding you additional tax savings from business expense deductions.
1- Online Banking Services
Tracking expenses by computer and mobile phone enables small businesses to stay in touch with their cash flow in real time. Another time saving feature online banking should provide includes automating payments to other vendors / services and bill pay. Also, make sure your account can be linked to your online accounting software to track deposits, enabling easy follow up with clients about pending payments. (Example: wave)
2- Mobile Check Deposit
More than money, time is the most important capital for a small business so do not waste time visiting a bank branch to deposit a check when you can do it from your studio on your phone. Make sure that your bank is able to deposit checks using a phone app easily and without additional fees.
3- Mobile Card Payment
Some (most?) clients prefer to pay using debit / credit cards and having a bank that can handle these transactions is key to a happy customer. Many banks offer their own mobile payment product (e.g., Spark Pay mobile reader by Capital One), while other banks can link to Square or other mobile payment services.
4- Fees ( and ways to waive them!)
Bottom line: don't pay for services when you can get them for free! And definitely don't pay for services unless you know you're paying for them. Make sure that any fees are clearly stated. Banking maintenance fees can be a costly expense for all small business owner so you need to make sure have a clear idea which fees structure works best for your business. Some banks may offer to waive fees if a certain minimum amount is maintained. Consider your expected cash flow from your business in order to decide if that option makes sense for your business.
Additional fees that banks may charge for include :
Printing a new check book
Cash deposit
Wire transfer
Debit card issuance
Understand which services your small business needs before paying for them.
5- Customer Support and Bank Network
With our busy lives and reliance on the internet, we may be tempted to fill out forms online from our home / office. However, visiting a bank branch and setting up a meeting with a bank customer service agent to clearly understand the fee structure may save money in the long term. Understanding the fine print with help of a banker may save time and effort - and who wouldn't want that?
In addition, bank with an established bank with a network of branches and ATMs to easily access services.
The bottom line: Understand what banking services your business needs before choosing a bank or paying for fees / services.


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Connie Britton (Rayna) and Charles Esten's (Deacon) Song, "No One Will Ever Love You,"
Now Available on iTunes and ABCMusicLounge!
The third installment of ABC Music Lounge's "Nashville"-inspired docu-web series, "On the Record," is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with new original song "Telescope" from Big Machine Records. Written by Hillary Lindsey and Cary Barlowe and performed by show star Hayden Panettiere (Juliette Barnes) -- and separately by the Stella Sisters (Maddie and Daphne Conrad) -- the song is featured in this week's episode of "Nashville," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
During the show the song will be played twice, once during the making of a Juliette Barnes music video, and again by Maddie and DaphneConrad during a recital attended by their mother, Rayna James, played by Connie Britton. With interviews from Panettiere, Callie Khouri (creator/executive producer), R.J. Cutler (director/executive producer) and the songwriters, "On the Record" will uncover how "Telescope" was written and what it means for the characters. There will also be an exclusive acoustic performance of the song by Lindsey and Barlowe.
"It's just one of those feel good, very-right-for-her-audience, spunky, sassy songs," says Panettiere in the video. "When they first said dancing, I thought, 'Oh no'... But then I got out and I got to do it and I didn't mess up. I was stoked, and it just got better and better."
According to Khouri, "We wanted to find a way of constantly having this music that Rayna is not really that into in her face and showing her that there's value to it."
"Nashville's" new original songs being released this week include "Telescope" (Stella Sisters version) and "Fade Into You," written by Trevor Rosen, Shane McAnally, Matt Jenkins and performed by Clare Bowen (Scarlett) and Sam Palladio (Gunnar). In addition, if you've been waiting for Connie Britton (Rayna) and Charles Esten's (Deacon) song "No One Will Ever Love You," written by Steve Mcwean and John Paul, they're all now available online for download on iTunes and http://abc.go.com/music-lounge/.
T Bone Burnett serves as executive music producer for the series. All original music is released by ABC Studios and ABC Music Lounge in association with Big Machine Records.
"On the Record" is a documentary web series that follows the life of original songs performed on "Nashville" written by singer/songwriters in the music scene, from the songs' inception to on-air premiere. The series offers an intimate look into the songwriting process, from guitar demo to music video and all the steps in between.
"Nashville" stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor, Eric Close as Teddy Conrad, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Robert Ray Wisdom as Coleman Carlisle and Powers Boothe as Lamar Wyatt.
"Nashville" is executive produced by Dee Johnson, R.J. Cutler, Callie Khouri who is also creator and Steve Buchanan. The series is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios and Gaylord Entertainment.
ABC Music Lounge, which launched in May 2009 on ABC.com, provides users with an interactive online music experience that is uniquely ABC. Reflective of the network's commitment to using digital platforms to deepen its relationship with viewers, the ABC Music Lounge showcases everything about the music and artists featured on ABC's popular primetime schedule, offering a deep catalog of music-related content. The site features a 24-hour streaming radio station programmed with music featured on such ABC series as "Body of Proof," "Castle," "Dancing with the Stars," "Grey's Anatomy," "Private Practice," "Revenge" and "Once Upon a Time," among others. Visitors to the site can get access to exclusive weekly free downloads and get a glimpse of ABC's music future, as the radio station also showcases new music picked by series producers, music supervisors and others involved in the music selection process for shows that have previously seen great success. In addition to a streaming radio station, ABC Music Lounge is home to music videos, exclusive performance footage, photos and behind-the-scenes interviews with artists, series producers and music supervisors.
Big Machine Records is the leading independent Nashville-based record label home to superstars such as Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts.
ABC Music Lounge: http://abc.go.com/music-lounge.


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I did not major in history as an undergrad, and did not write a thesis on a historical topic, so the first time I ever set foot in an archive was in my second semester of graduate school. This condition--being a graduate student in history that didn't know how to use an archive--had me breathing into a brown paper bag. The first year of graduate school is a nine-month grinding down of your confidence (see: impostor syndrome), and the specter of being berated by an archivist for knowing absolutely nothing was like twisting the knife into the heart of my fragile emotional being. It worked out well for me, though, because I decided that the best way to cope with my anxiety was to first go to a little archive with a nice archivist, get my feet wet there, and then face the big scary Manuscript Room of the New York Public Library the following day. In that little archive with that nice archivist, I found a wonderful collection of documents that inspired my whole dissertation! So, no regrets.
Now, three years later, when I go to visit an archive I feel excitement rather than anxiety. By the time I show up, I already know what I'm looking for--and more importantly, where to look for it. That's because I use archival finding aids to figure out what libraries have collections of documents related to the history I am researching.
What exactly is a finding aid? Well, let's say that a Very Important Woman (maybe a socialite? maybe a radical labor activist?) decided to donate all of her letters, diaries, business records, scrapbooks, and files so that future scholars can learn about her interesting life. She contacts a library she really likes--maybe her alma mater, or maybe a library to which her friends or fellow activists donated their papers--and they agree to preserve her documents for the use of researchers. When the library gets the Very Important Woman's stuff, it's probably in some cardboard boxes. Perhaps they're neatly placed in the same order they were in when they lived in the Very Important Woman's filing cabinet. Or, more likely, they arrive disorganized. An archivist then has to process this collection of documents. Processing means to put the records in an order that makes sense, whether it was the way that the Very Important Woman arranged them, or by placing them in order chronologically by year or thematically by topic (debutante balls and charity dinners, or union rallies and Communist Party meetings). As this order is created, the documents are placed into file folders and then into boxes (like this or this). Some collections fill only one box, but most take up several. Once everything is filed away, archivists create a finding aid; it's a map that tells you, the researcher, what documents are in those boxes and folders.
Before breaking down the collection into this level of detail, a finding aid begins with a description of the collection. If the collection is of an individual's personal papers, the archivists will also include an autobiographical note.
The beginning of a good finding aid will also list the subjects (topics or individuals or locations) that are especially prevalent in the collection.
After all of this, the archivists describes the contents of each box and folder. Finding aids are rendered in various degrees of detail, which can be challenging. If an archivist was given a substantial amount of time to process a collection, they usually include more detail about what's in each individual folder. Usually, though, a finding aid only tells you the label of the folder. It might say something like "Very Important Woman's Correspondence with Labor Activist," or "Debutante Balls, 1918-1919." As a researcher, you don't know if there's one letter or one hundred letters in that folder, or if "Debutante Balls" refers to parties thrown by the Very Important Woman or parties she attended. When you open that folder, you have no idea if you're in for some fun or some frustration.
So, how do you find a finding aid? Sometimes it's as simple as Googling "Very Important Woman." More often I use a database called Worldcat to search through many library catalogs at once. It can be unreliable because each library has to sync their catalogs up with Worldcat; if they do not, you might miss something. To be thorough, I also search the catalogs of libraries and archives that would be a logical place for my historical subject (either an individual or institution) to deposit their records. I look at all the public and university libraries in their city, or I look at special archives dedicated to a defining characteristic of my historical subject (like at an archive that specializes in American Jewish history or one that collects materials from social welfare institutions). It's time consuming to go to each library's website and type your search terms into their catalogs, but sometimes you find complementary collections to the one your were looking for. That's always a nice surprise!
Once I find my finding aids, I then decide if a collection seems valuable enough to justify a visit to that archive. Sometimes it's an easy decision, like when a library has the complete papers of the Very Important Woman who is the subject of your dissertation. Other times, you know you want to write a chapter about the Very Important Woman's favorite charity, and you look at the finding aid for their records--which with your luck are at an archive on the other side of the country--and you realize that the charity only donated one box of documents and all of the folders are labeled "Tax Forms" and dated from the 1970s, well after the Very Important Woman died. It's not worth buying a plane ticket to look at that! That's when you decide to cut the chapter, or to base it on research that has already been done (secondary sources).
Finding Aids are an invaluable tool to a researcher, but like all tools they vary wildly in quality and helpfulness.* Sometimes you end up with a top-of-the-line power circular saw with laser precision guide and built-in level, and sometimes you end up with this. The more you use finding aids, the more adept you become at working with what you're given!
If you're interested in looking at a few examples, here are a few finding aids from my own research that represent the spectrum of detailedness:
Solender Family Papers (American Jewish Historical Society/Center for Jewish History)
Fort Washington Branch Records (New York Public Library Archives)
Henrietta Scherer Papers (Tamiment Library, New York University)
*Let me make it clear that this is not always the archivists' fault. They are often underfunded and overworked. Most archives have more collections than their existing staff is able to process, but grants to hire more helping hands are really competitive and hard to come by. I love archivists and librarians, and could not do my job without them.


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Now more than ever, ad operations leaders need to work intelligently in order to make campaigns run efficiently. With the proliferation of more platforms and channels, ad units and formats, metrics and tools, up-to-date knowledge is absolutely necessary.
Deepen your working knowledge of digital ad operations and get prepared to take the Digital Ad Operations Certification (DAOC) exam with IAB Canada.
What You'll Learn
Throughout the course we will cover all key aspects of the ad operations role:
- Executing Campaign Launch
- Managing Live Campaigns
- Managing Emerging Technologies
- Creating, Maintaining, Documenting Product Offerings
- Managing Incidents
- Inventory Management and Integrity
- Managing Client and Partner Relationships
Attendees will come away with an elevated knowledge of digital ad operations and will better their chance of success when sitting for the exam.
Jennifer Chan, Director of Digital Ad Operations at Rogers Media and IAB Canada Ad Ops Committee Co-Chair
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for digital ad operations professionals who are preparing for the IAB Ad Operations Certification exam or for those who are looking to deepen their knowledge of ad operations.
Many of the subjects discussed in this course are intermediate/advanced, it is therefore recommended you have at least 1 year of experience in digital media and/or ad operations before attending.
If you are interested in writing the DAOC exam please review the eligibility criteria.
- Jennifer was great, very knowledgeable and answered basic & complicated questions. – Anonymous
- Great experienced instructor with good insight into industry and best practices. – Anonymous


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THE SPIN? is a? sporty retro 26″ black deluxe beach cruiser, that includes a 66/80cc Bicycle Engine Kit that can be assembled with basic mechanical knowledge.
The Spin Motorized Bike Kit
Detailed Information:
- – 66/80cc 2-Stroke Bicycle Engine
- – California Beach Cruiser
- – 30 MPH with this sweet engine
- – Built-in adjustable rear rack
- – Basket and cup holder
- – Fat red-orange colored tires
- – 30 day engine break-in warranty
- – Includes Instructions and Care Information
- – Average time to build: 4-6 hours (for advanced builders)
- – some mechanical skills and basic tools are required
- – LIVE Technical Support is always available ? for life!
- – Custom-Built Bikes ship in two boxes, may arrive on different shipments.
- – Received shipments/orders have a 24 hour ?Review and Inspect? period, in order to report shipping damages (see policy)
- – Please allow 2-3 business days to ship.
- – Local pick-up is not available for this kit.
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Shipments😕 You will receive three shipments. 1.) the engine kit 2.) the bicycle 3.) installation instructions (which also be sent via email)
?New to Engines? New to Bike Kits? We suggest allowing yourself ample time to build your bike, in order to review each step carefully. If you are unsure or need help, we suggest contacting technical support before making any adjustments or alterations to your bike.
Need Assistance?? All bicycle kits include unlimited technical assistance. If you have any questions, we urge you to contact us for technical assistance before making any bicycle adjustments.
** Several tools are needed for kits: Screwdrivers, Drill (for one small hole), Allen Wrenches (metric), socket set (metric), sprocket set (metric), Chain breaker (or you can cut to length), adjustable wrench, shop scissors or utility knife, Grease.


text: The consumerization of IT allows employees to work remotely and increase their number of productive hours. Combined with cloud computing, employees can store, retrieve and manipulate business data from almost any device and from any location. However, as companies open their networks to mobile devices, mobile security and management becomes a critical component of your IT infrastructure. Download this report and learn how to build your strategy.


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Yesterday was the anniversary of the death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German pastor and theologian who opposed the Nazi regime and was martyred in 1945.
God, we are reminded that Love is action.
As You actively love the world, we must actively love each other.
We must push past our comfort zones, reticence, and general inertia,
Allowing ourselves to be moved by the engine of Love.
We confess our tendency to withdraw.
We confess our desire to put our own safety and convenience above all.
We confess our quickness to downplay the needs of the poor, the plight of injustice.
We confess that we would often prefer to ignore the evil in our midst.
We confess that we often value our reputation above following Christ.
We confess our self-centeredness.
We ask for hearts aflame with the Love of Christ.
We ask for patience to endure suffering.
We ask for courage to pray for and love our enemies.
We ask for strength to accomplish the work of peace.
Where injustice, poverty, and wrong-doing abound,
May we do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.
When laziness and complicity would overwhelm us,
May we be empowered by Your spirit to renew our efforts.
We look to Christ, the model of loving sacrifice,
And to those saints throughout the ages who have lived and died for the cause of Love.
May we listen and act with confidence and boldness,
And find our reward in the joy of Your presence.


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The RxHealthDrugs.com website has a section for customer discussion as well as the store. In this area, previous and potential customers can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using the service in comparison to other companies. In this manner, any RxHealthDrugs scam reports will be addressed transparently and all RxHealthDrugs complaints can be seen by visitors to the discussion forum. Moderators for the Rx Health Drugs forum constantly check for new posts and respond to problems that are reported as quickly as possible to protect their reputation.
One difference with the www.RxHealthDrugs.com platform is their methods of payment. Unlike other online pharmacies, this company does not accept major credit cards directly but prefers to deal strictly with Alertpay, an online e-wallet that provides a high level of protection to clients. Similar to other such services, like Paypal and Neteller, this means that the online pharmacy does not have access to the credit card number of the customer and only receives the payment from Alertpay. In this manner, a customer does not need to worry about their credit card number being used for other purposes. This difference is one that many customers point to as an example of the level of commitment to data protection that is practiced by the RxHealthDrugs company.


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Mazda6 used car review
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Mazda6 has a model, in a wide range of equipment levels, to suit the requirements of most buyers.
Mazda6 ignited the Mazda brand's Zoom Zoom image when it replaced the reliable but bland 626 in 2002. The beauty of the 6 was that it blended style, comfort and on-road ability with Mazda's reputation for quality and reliability.
The second generation in early 2008 brought more cabin space and comfort, a new and slightly more powerful 2.5L engine and better on-road dynamics and it won its mid-size category in RACV's Australia's Best Cars awards.
Mazda6 has a model to suit the requirements of most buyers, with sedan, hatchback and station-wagon versions in a wide range of equipment levels. The Classic model is the most common on the used market, followed by the top-spec Luxury Sport, plus the Touring version that was added to the line-up in 2010.
The majority will have 5spd automatics, with some variants having a 6spd manual, including a turbo-diesel model in late 2008.
The 6 uses its interior space efficiently to accommodate four adults comfortably and will carry five at a pinch. Most drivers will settle in quickly as the seats are well-shaped, while all controls and instruments are appropriately positioned for ease of use. Taller occupants won't like the limited headroom, particularly in cars with a sunroof.
Both petrol and diesel versions are willing performers that feel equally at home around town or on the open road. The 2.5L petrol engine with the 5spd auto is a smooth and refined package. Mazda specifies 91 RON petrol but it performs better on higher grades.
The well-sorted chassis and suspension, along with responsive electric power steering, makes Mazda6 an involving and enjoyable driver's car. Models with the 18-inch alloy wheels and low-profile tyres look smart but the ride is noticeably harder.
Most of the faults RACV vehicle inspectors find on Mazda6 have been service-related plus and normal wear items such as tyres and brakes as well as the occasional minor oil and coolant leaks.
Service intervals of 10,000km/six months are more frequent than some other makes. It is important that the oil and coolant are changed at the right intervals, so check the service history. Diesel versions are best serviced by a dealer due to the data reset requirements for the diesel particulate filter.
If it's heavier to turn one way than the other, it could be a problem with the steering rack torque sensor. Also check the auto transmission operation. While they don't give too many problems, they can be expensive to repair. Occasionally, you may also find a slipping or shuddering clutch in the manual versions.
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OnePlus One is available now !!!
Thousands of fans are still awaiting a OnePlus One invitation, but there is another way to buy the 2014 flagship killer! One of the most trustworthy online resellers in China, Antelife has the 64GB 3GB White model in stock.
Important: before buying the OnePlus One from China
The OnePlus One phones in China are sold in batches through JD.com without invitation. This is a proven method for China and one which Huawei and Xiaomi have been using for years with success, it also means that there are many more OnePlus Ones in China than there are elsewhere.
Before ordering the OnePlus One from China you will want to weigh up the pros and cons:
- You don't need an invitation.
- The phone will be in your hands quicker than the international model
- You will be the envy of your friends
- The prices will likely be higher than the official retail price
- The Chinese version of the OPO comes with ColorOS NOT CyanogenMod 11S, however you will be able to install CM.
- You might have issues with warranty turn around time.
- So keep these points in mind before ordering.
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Oppo Find 7 is OUT !!!
Oppo Find 7 hands-on and first impressions
The design of the Oppo Find 7 borrows heavily from the language we first saw with the Find 5, complete with a high-end build quality with steel elements. While the handset might look similar to its predecessor, it has a much better balance weight distribution that feels nimbler in the hands than we expected, despite actually weighing a little more than the Find 5 at 170g versus 165g.
The black slate front has a 5.5-inch screen with capacitive keys at the bottom. You'll also find an attractive LED light at the bottom, which Oppo refers to as the Skyline light. On the right side of the handset you'll find volume rockers, with the power button located on the left.
The back of the handset depends on which model of the Find 7 you end up purchasing, the base 1080p model (aka Find 7 A) or the higher-end QHD model. The former has a brushed metal back, while the later has a carbon fiber backing with an attractive textured pattern.
As previously mentioned, the Oppo Find 7 features a 5.5-inch display that comes in either a 1080p or 2560×1440 (QHD) resolution. The higher-end of these models manages to pack an extremely impressive 534ppi, beating out any other device currently on the market.
The Find 7's 5.5-inch screen fits inside a body that is about the same size as the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, which puts the phone right on the line of discomfort when using with one hand. That said, the handset's size is nowhere near the level of discomfort you'd find from larger phablet devices and we believe it is a size that most users will eventually get used to without much of a problem.
Performance and Hardware
What you get under the hood again depends on the model you're looking at. The base version of the handset features a Snapdragon 800, with the QHD model will offer a Snapdragon 801. Based on our time with the Find 7, we found that the Android-based COLOR OS flew by very smoothly on both models. Really the only thing we didn't like here is that you'll have to hold down the home button to access the recent apps screen.
Unlike the Find 5 and the more recent Oppo N1, the Find 7 offers expandable storage and is also the first Oppo device to handle LTE connections. But probably the coolest hardware feature has to do with the battery.
A 3,000 mAh battery might seem pretty normal considering the fact the phone has a QHD display, but Oppo has built in a technology that allows multi-step constant current charging that should provide 0% to 75% battery life in just half an hour! That's the best in class charging speed we've seen from any smartphone.
Turning to the camera, there's a 13MP optic package that features the latest-gen Sony Exmor RS sensor. As for the camera's software, it's pretty much the same camera app that we saw in the Oppo N1. Some of the camera app's special features include the ability to shoot in RAW format, in addition to things like its slow shutter feature.
Overall, all the pictures we took looked rather nice, but we'll reserve full judgment until we're able to bring you a full review that really puts the camera through its paces.
Although a newer version of Color OS is expected in the not-too-distant future, the version arriving in the Find 7 is essentially the same as what was offered in the Oppo N1 — though that's not a bad thing.
The Find 7 is packed full of special features, some of which we found a little gimmicky while others were incredibly useful such as the gesture panel can be brought down by sliding from the left of the dropdown. Once in the gesture panel, you can draw programmable gestures to perform a bunch of different tasks. Another extremely useful feature is the ability to double tap the home button to turn off and wake up the phone.
Even some of the more gimmicky features are still really cool, such as the Sky gestures. These gestures can be accessed by holding the volume button down and then moving the phone around in certain patterns to turn on the torch, camera or even the phone.
Pricing and availability
The Oppo Find 7 will go on sale "very soon" directly through Oppo's website in various markets. The 1080p model will be priced at $499, or $599 for the QHD version.


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Patriots coach Bill Belichick grabbed a referee in anger after last night's controversial loss to the Ravens because he was being ignored, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Here's what Schefter just tweeted:
Here's what happened last night: Bill Belichick wanted to ask the officiating crew if the kick, which appeared to go over right upright, was going to be reviewed. As the officials continued to walk past him without acknowledgement, Belichick grabbed the last one to get his attention. "Bill just wanted an explanation," the source said, "and no one would answer him."
The Patriots lost 31-30 after the Ravens made a feel goal in the final seconds that went directly over one of the uprights.
Field goals cannot be reviewed, and there is no camera angle that would have given the officials a better view than the referee standing directly under the upright had.
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I'm sorry to report that Craig Roger Garret (crg) has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Please see various comments and family / friends journals on Caring Bridge. Below is his obituary as sent to the major publications, written by his wife, Kendra.
Obituary: Garrett, Craig R.
Age 70, of St. Paul, MN died on October 25, 2017.
Craig graduated from Colfax (Iowa) High School in 1965, the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1969, and the University of Iowa School of Medicine in 1975. He served 20 years in the Army as a doctor before retiring in 1989. In 1990, he moved with his family to Minnesota, where he became the Chief of Internal Medicine for Hennepin County Medical Center. He stepped down in 2011 from that role, and retired from practicing medicine in 2015.
Colleagues at HCMC recall that he led his team with strength, tenderness, insight, wisdom and kindness. One referred to him as the "father of General Internal Medicine at HCMC." His accomplishments include the International Clinic, which he founded to serve the needs of immigrant populations, the Medical Consultation Service which worked in concert with surgical teams to improve patient outcomes, the Walk-in/Direct Care Clinic, and many other then-revolutionary programs. He supervised and helped train the hundreds of residents that filtered through his department.
A history buff, Craig was an avid genealogist. He also loved writing. He recently had a poem accepted for publication and was particularly known for his colorful holiday card letters. Craig also enjoyed travel, and during the last year of his life made trips to Hawaii, Egypt, Eastern Europe, California, Oregon, and Colorado. He was an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church, and in this capacity presided over the recent wedding, of his son.
He is survived by his wife, Kendra; daughters Megan (Scott) Judy and Laurel (Elliot) Stephenson; son Evan (Tami) Garrett; grandchildren Kai and Ryan Judy, Heidi and Elyse Stephenson; brother Ken (Kathy) Garrett, as well as many extended family members. Celebration of Life services will be held November 11 at Unity Church, 733 Portland Ave St. Paul at 11 am with luncheon to follow. Donations preferred in lieu of flowers to Second Harvest Heartland, the Dorothy Day Center or The Link MN.
Genealogy, History, Stories, Remembrances
This is an experiment of various members of Craig's Family in recording and publishing family history in the form of genealogy, history, narrative, remembrances and stories.
The tones of these works may range from the impassionate and scholarly tone of genealogies to the very subjective and perhaps idealized nature of family legend and childhood memories.
I hope that you enjoy what is here and are willing to share with us as well.
Genealogies and Histories
Frequently Asked Questions about Craig
Garretts on the Western Front
Stories of Several Garretts on the Western Frontier
The Wonder Years
A narrative of Craig Garrett's years growing up, 1947-65
Brief Moments in Time:
- Biographical Sketches of Marian Elizabeth Kreie and Kenneth Lester Garrett.
Memories of Grandpa Garrett in Mason City
The True Legend
of Harley and Floye Garrett
A Brief History:
Charles Robert Garrett and Catherine McGuire
A Brief History:
William Charles Kreie and Elida Wilhelmina Christina Hollander
The Remarkable Stories of Zita and Kenneth Jones
Kenneth Clay Jones and Zita Helen Shutts
The Barkuses of Malvern, Iowa
Louis A Barkus and Edith Laraway Bushnell
Maynard Leroy Jones in World War II
The crew, the Mairzy Doats, and the Kassel Mission
West Point Years
A narrative of Craig Garrett's years at West Point, 1965-69
Audio Files
At a request, several stories were read by Craig and recorded for posterity. First, a favorite childhood story-book, The Little Red Hen. The second, the Night Before Christmas will be coming in the fullness of time. Below are a couple of those files:
The Little Red Hen (audio)
Many family histories focus on going up or down family trees: through parents, grand parents, great grand parents or children, grand children and so on.
My thoughts here are rather to move somewhat horizontally: parents, grand parents, cousins' parents and grand parents, husbands' or wives' parents and grand parents, and so on.
These are things I would like to collect and share.
Photographs are taken either from public domain or private collections reproduced here with the intent of fair use.
It is the intent that all media on this site be educational and non-profit and used in a manner that will not detract from the profits of the original producer.
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Trees, Vol. 1 by Warren Ellis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was an intriguing introduction into the work of Warren Ellis for me. Traditionally, I have not been quick to reach for graphic novels and serial comics. However after wetting my whistle with The Walking Dead, Compendium 1, the Saga series by Brian Vaughan, and the reMIND series by Jason Brubaker, I was ready for the extraordinary world of Trees.
This dystopian urban fantasy takes place in various locations around the world ten years after mysterious, inert "trees" enter Earth's atmosphere and have settled in scattered locations across the globe. They look like colossal off-shore oil platforms that extend up and out of the atmosphere. In their wake, the communities and cities of Earth left in the vicinity of the trees sprout questionable micro-cultures as moneyed people [and the police] move away. The analogy to the descent of neighborhoods downwind of factories and processing plants in the industrial era is poignant.
By showing multiple, unconnected locations, Ellis is able to postulate multiple directions that this descent could veer. On the Somali/Puntland border, territorial control of the tree equates power. Under the shadow of the Italian tree, a fascist street gang controls the streets as even the mafia have moved on. In Manhattan, the politics of the tree set the tone and platform of the political debates. In China, a new walled city of Shu is formed at the base of the tree where outcasts and the bohemians that don't mesh with traditional Chinese society can flourish and live freely. [This particular setting is refreshingly the most queer-trans positive depiction of society that I've ever encountered in literature.] Finally, in arctic Svalbard, scientists are starting to notice changes around the tree. Their tree seems to be on the verge of interacting . . .
I enjoy this story and recommend it. It's exploration of what people do when society turns its back is fresh and enlightening. I obtained a copy through NetGalley in exchange for a review.
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The information the former contractor was accused of stealing over two decades is something this countrys enemies would love to explore, a judge said
A former National Security Agency contractor accused in a massive theft of classified information will remain in custody as prosecutors continue constructing a criminal case against him, a federal judge ruled on Friday.
US magistrate Judge A David Copperthite agreed with prosecutors that Harold T Martin III of Glen Burnie, Maryland, represented a flight risk if released and said there was no doubt that the top secret information he was accused of stealing over two decades is something this countrys enemies would love to explore.
Martins lawyers foreshadowed their upcoming defense, describing him as a compulsive hoarder and telling there was no evidence he ever shared the information with a foreign country or even intended to do so.
Hes not Edward Snowden, told James Wyda, the federal defender representing Martin, referring to the former NSA contractor who three years ago disclosed to Guardian journalists secret information about government surveillance programs.
Wyda told Martin, a former US navy lieutenant, never intended to harm his country and was instead a voracious learner who got carried away over the years as he took home documents in a perhaps misguided effort to be as skilled at his task as he could be. He indicated Martin had mental health problems.
This was not spycraft behavior, Wyda told. This is not how a Russian snoop or something like that would ever conduct himself.
This, he added, was the behavior of a compulsive hoarder.
The justice department presented a vastly different portrait.
Prosecutors have said FBI agents who searched Martins home and car in August found evidence of a breathtaking theft of top secret government information. Examiners observed records dated from 1996 to 2016, confiscated dozens of computers and digital storage devices and, all told, recovered some 50 gigabytes of information or enough to fill approximately 200 laptops. A substantial amount of that information, prosecutors told, was highly categorized.
There is no reason to believe that the defendant would have ever stopped but for the efforts of law enforcement, told Zachary Myers, assistant US attorney.
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The Gamer Dome reports from the GAMA Trade Show: "Forgotten Realms 4e is three books, period, done, end of line: Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide, Player's Guide to FR, and DM's Guide to FR. All settings will be done like that, one per year, until they run out of settings. They mentioned Greyhawk, Ravenloft, Dark Sun, and Spelljammer as settings on their list!"
Wizards of the Coast is pleased to announce that third-party publishers will be allowed to publish products compatible with the Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition game system under the new Dungeons & Dragons 4E Game System License (D&D 4E GSL). This royalty-free license will replace the former d20 System Trademark License (STL), and will have a System Reference Document (SRD) available for referencing permissible content.
According to various news reports, Gary Gygax, creator of the original Dungeons & Dragons fantasy game, died Tuesday morning at his home in Lake Geneva, Wis. He was 69.
Character sheets for the forthcoming D&D 4th edition have apparently been leaked online, according to a front-page story on Wired.com (although this would seem to be more of a release, as Morbus points out in the comments below). The big question: what are healing surges?
As everyone and their half-orc sister is reporting, Gen Con has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection, apparently as a direct result of a lawsuit filed by LucasFilm alleging an unjust failure to uphold financial obligations relating to Celebration IV.
According to a study released the day after Christmas, gamers who spend too much time playing their favorite video games, especially the violent sort, may risk damaging critical brain functions and stunting their learning and emotional control.
A long-awaited trailer for the long-awaited Dragonlance movie has finally been released and is available right here. Initial opinions of the animation style, which is a mix of traditional cel animation and 3D CGI, has been mixed. What do you think? Take a look and let us know.
SPC David Amberson, Ziggurat Con Chair, writes to tel us that Ziggurat Convention 2007 is finally over. "To everyone who helped us, we, the participants of Ziggurat Con thank you for all your help," he said. "Without you, there wouldn't have been a convention to support." Gamegrene is proud to have been the website that truly broke this story open. I personally hope that there won't have to be a Ziggurat Con 2008 - it would be nice for everyone to come home and just go to GenCon next year.
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Oregon Opal is a transparent form of common Opal from Oregon in the United States of America. The colour usually pale yellow/orange with a bluish tinge that causes "flashes" although not as intense as seen in the precious Opals. A blue form is known as Owyhee Blue.
Opal is a hydrated silica mineral which comprises of microscopic spheres of silica which are bound together with water and silica. There are two forms of Opal, common and precious. The latter exhibits "fire" which is the result of the silica spheres forming a regular pattern within the crystalline matrix that can diffuse light. Common Opal is normally opaque the colour range including white, blue, pink, yellow, yellow/orange, brown or black.
The frequency of Oregon Opal connects to the solar plexus, heart and crown chakras. It stimulates the solar plexus chakra allowing one to be expressive and to take positive decisive action by helping one to have confidence and trust in oneself.
This Opal helps one to see the joy in one's life and life's experiences.
Oregon Opal helps one to express one's emotions and to discover and then release past emotional wounds or patterns that are causing problems or issues in this lifetime enabling one to move forward with a joyful outlook.


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Sleep Improvement Quick Tip #3: Don't lay awake in bedBy Dr. Gretchen KubackyChronic Illness, PCOS, Sleep
We've all been there. Tossing and turning, counting sheep (or llamas – hey, I don't judge!), checking the clock, wishing your partner would stop snoring, the list goes on. But you don't have to lay there and sleeplessly suffer! In fact, you shouldn't. Experts recommend that you should stay in bed trying to fall asleepRead More