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Meet Technical Sergeant Ricardo "Rick" Zuniga, weapons load team chief with the 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron based at the Warrensburg Missouri Air Force Base – weapons loader by day, competitive bodybuilder and personal trainer by night and weekends.
But Rick wasn't always a bodybuilder and trainer. If you look at the tattoo on his back you'll see a pair of angel wings encircling a heart, a physical representation of the angels who surely were protecting him during a terrible motorcycle accident that nearly cost him his life and at age 23 required him to learn how to walk again. If you look closely, you'll see that the tattoo partially covers the scar from multiple back surgeries.
An active duty airman from 2000-2013, Rick was stationed at Aviano Air Base in the mountains of northeastern Italy in 2006 when he took that fateful motorcycle ride. As a van came around a curve, it swerved into Rick's lane and crashed into him head on. Flying off his motorcycle, Rick was thrown through the van's windshield.
Life-flighted by helicopter to a hospital an hour away, doctors determined that Rick had broken four ribs, three vertebrae and his sternum. They also realized that his spinal cord was pinched and did emergency surgery to release the weight on it, the first of multiple surgeries he'd endure.
Unable to walk, he was bedridden for weeks, spending a total of 25 days in the hospital and doing physical therapy two-to-three hours daily for three months. But his weight was hindering his recovery – it was putting too much pressure on his spine.
When the doctors finally said to him, "If you don't start taking care of yourself, you may never walk again," that got Rick's attention. Rather than feeling sorry for himself, he accepted it as a personal challenge. In spite of the pain he was suffering, he used a walker to relearn as an adult the basics of walking.
In a 2016 interview by Senior Airman Nathan Dampf of the 131st Bomb Wing, Rick said he was almost medically discharged by the Air Force but he wasn't ready to give up on his military career. He was told that to prevent a discharge, 'I needed to pass a PT (Air Force physical fitness test) test with no waiver. So I quit drinking and started working out and eating right.'
His determination kept him in the Air Force – Rick lost 30 pounds and scored an 85 on his PT test. But the doctors told him once again that if he let himself get out of shape, it would be very painful, possibly preventing him from walking again. Every year since his accident he's consistently scored an excellent on his annual PT test.
Using bodybuilding to get back into shape, Rick is now a competitive bodybuilder and has already placed first in bodybuilding and second in physique at the Whiteman Classic held in November 2016 at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. He's also taken second place in two separate categories as part of June's Muscle Mayhem event in Kansas City, Missouri. Rick's next show is June 10 in Kansas City and his goal is to win first place.
Impressed by his turnaround, other airmen now come to him for advice on how to achieve the same results, something he really enjoys. As someone who always needs to stay busy, Rick now has his own personal training business on the side. His long-term retirement goal is to open his own gym and have his own competitive bodybuilding team.
Although he transferred from active duty to the Missouri National Guard in 2013, he still wears his uniform Monday through Friday just like active duty personnel but he gets paid as a full-time civilian Guard member. Rick says he works hand-in-hand with active personnel in the same office; "You can't tell us apart except that we are older. LOL"
Loving the challenge sports provide, in addition to bodybuilding, Rick has also played baseball and soccer. As a life-long military man, I asked his thoughts about LGBTQ inclusion and diversity in sports. He says he thinks it's a good thing. "Everyone deserves a chance to showcase their talent no matter their background. Your work should do your talking and not your history."
When asked what he might now tell his younger self or those younger airmen looking up to him, Rick's response at age 35 is to never give up. "No matter your past don't ever give up. What you do day in and day out will mold your future. Instead of making excuses, make reasons why you will get it done." Rick Zuniga is definitely a man who walks his talk!
By Harry Andrew


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How do I escape "?>" when trying to put a php echo statement into a variable? Example: ${$detailselection} = "<?php echo ${$provdetailvar} ?>"; The ?> at end is closing off rest of the php script.
Actually, the entire section of code has two places where need the escape: if (${$activityselection} != "Formal training by AFSC® Corporate Member: Training Institute (Feng Shui)") {
${$detailselection} = "<textarea rows=\"4\" name=\"<?php echo $provdetailvar ?>\" cols=\"50\" maxlength=\"200\"><?php echo ${$provdetailvar} ?></textarea>";
Actually not sure if the ?> at the end or the <?php at beginning is what is killing the php following the statement. I tried using entities in place of brackets and didn't work...got the "interior" php statement rather than having the variable echoed LOL. Back to drawing board. Any help on this would be appreciated. Thanks.
I redesigned and approached from another direction and got it working. My initial effort was trying to drill it into a deeper level than it needed to be DUHHHH. Although nobody responded before I figured out another way to go....thanks for any help anybody might have been willing to give. I'll probably be back with another question sooner than later. I'm self taught PHP with no formal training and there is plenty still that confuses me.


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The supplemental plan many people will be at least considering is Medicare Supplemental Plan F in 2018. This is easily the most popular plan each year, and 2016 is likely to be no exception.
Plan F is often called the best of all supplemental plans. And while it can be the best for some people, it is not really suitable for everyone. The plan is so well liked because of its extensive coverage. It actually provides coverage for every supplemental item that Medicare identifies.
Specifically, it will cover the following:
- Medicare Part A deductibles and co-payments
- Medicare Part B deductibles and co-payments
- Part B excess charges
- Additional blood
- Part A coinsurance and hospital expenses (up to 365 days)
- Professional nursing care
- 80% of travel costs for foreign medical treatment
Now while coverage for the various plans does change from time to time, that coverage is not expected to change for Plan F or any of the other plans in 2018. The coverage listed above will still be in place if you decide to purchase this plan later this year. But that doesn't mean you should wait to get the coverage the plan is offering.
The sooner you buy the plan, the more money you could potentially save. It all depends on your situation. If you have numerous medical issues and you are constantly going to the hospital, then you need all the coverage you can get. That is the kind of person that Plan F is designed for. It covers you for pretty much all your medical expenses. And you won't find that kind of coverage with any other plan.
The coverage in Plan F, like every other Medicare supplement plan, does not include prescription drugs. For that you will want to enroll in a Medicare Part D drug plan.
It is definitely worth looking into the other plans and seeing what they have to offer, but there is a reason that Medicare Supplement Plan F in 2018 will be constantly chosen by the majority of Medicare subscribers who also sign up for supplemental plans.
Beyond the coverage benefits that Plan F provides, you also get some personal benefits from it. You get the peace of mind that most or all of your medical expenses will be paid for with this plan. You don't have to wonder how much your medical treatment will cost you next time you do to the hospital. You know that Plan F is going to cover much of it, and you know that all you really need to worry about paying are the premiums for the plan.
You also can budget your money better. You can plan exactly how much you will be paying each year in medical expenses. Before you had this plan, it was probably a toss-up as to how much you would pay. You never knew how much each procedure was going to cost you. But Plan F takes care of so much of your medical bills that you really only need to budget out money for the premiums.
These benefits make Medicare Supplemental Plan F in 2018 a good choice for a great number of people. It is definitely worth your time to check it out and see if it is right for you.
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Bronchitis is the swelling of the tubes leading to lungs and pneumonia is severe infection of lungs. Both bronchitis and pneumonia are commonly caused by bacteria or viruses and are characterized by a fever, headaches, a cough with thick mucus, difficulty in breathing and pain in the chest. Both conditions are serious, especially in the very young and the very old. Antibiotics are the drugs of choice to treat bacterial bronchitis and pneumonia, although they are ineffective when a virus is responsible for the condition.
Macrolides such as azithromycin, erythromycin, or clarithromycin prevent the growth of bacteria by inhibiting protein synthesis within the bacterial cell. According to "The New York Times" Health Guide, patients with mild bronchitis and pneumonia can be treated at home with oral macrolides along with plenty of rest and fever medications. However, if the condition of the patient is severe, hospitalization may be required and the intravenous administration of the antibiotics may be required.
The macrolides are usually prescribed for seven to 21 days and should be taken every six to eight hours. Common side effects of macrolides include an upset stomach, a skin rash, wheezing and itching.
Fluroquinolones are a group of antibiotics that inhibit the process of replication of bacterial genetic material, thereby preventing reproduction of bacteria. Fluoroquinolones are divided into two groups and are a common choice to treat bronchitis and pneumonia. The older group includes ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin and oflaxicin while the newer group includes gemifloxacin and levofloxacin.
As with macrolides, fluoroquinolones can also be administered orally or intravenously, depending on the condition of the patient. According to the Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals, about 5 percent of patients taking fluoroquinolones may suffer from gastric disturbances. More serious side effects such as seizures are rare.
Beta-lactams are penicillin like antibiotics that prevent the growth of the bacterial by disrupting their cell wall which are essential for their structure and function. Although traditional penicillins are ineffective to treat bronchitis and pneumonia, penicillin derivatives such as amoxicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanate are fairly effective.
Beta-lactams can also be given orally or intravenously and the duration of the treatment depends on the severity of the condition. In fact, a study reported in the April 2004 edition of the "British Medical Journal" states that in children with non-severe pneumonia treatment with oral amoxicillin for three days was as effective as five days.
Is This an Emergency?
- "The New York Times" Health Guide: Pneumonia
- The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals: Fluoroquinolones
- "British Medical Journal"; Three day versus five day treatment with amoxicillin for non-severe pneumonia in young children: a multicentre randomised controlled trial; ISCAP study group; April 3, 2004


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Restaurant Week Panel on March 15, 2018
March's 3rd Thursday Luncheon
"Restaurant Week Panel"
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March's 3rd Thursday Luncheon
"Restaurant Week Panel"
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Great family friendly event in Lake Highlands. The Lake Highlands Junior Women's League is one of many wonderful organizations that makes Lake Highlands such a great place to live.
The 13th annual
From the Dallas Police Department, Northeast Division
The Northeast Division cordially invites you to attend a Cook-Out & Fundraiser, benefiting Bike Officer Scott Jenkins, who is recovering from
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Date: January 28, 2017
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Location: 9500 block of Larchwood (across from LHE and St Pat's)
How you can participate:
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Lake Highlands Chamber of Commerce Forum
Thursday, November 17th
7:00am – 8:00am
Neighbor's Casual Kitchen
Most of us will be planning our Thanksgiving dinners
End Wyatt's wait for complete REVERSAL of MECP2 Duplication Syndrome.
His wish of walking, talking, eating, laughing can come true in the next two years.
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Northeast Public Service Officer Stevie Forrest is recovering from surgery for a duty related injury and will miss work for an undetermined time. The Northeast Division will
Most businesses exist in order to make a profit for their owners and public companies exist to benefit their shareholders. It's not required for businesses to donate or partner with non-profits,
The North Texas Giving Day website currently doesn't provide a robust search function to find non-profits by zip code and relies on county information… but with some help of our friends


text: BY STAFF WRITER Showing up on a Sunday morning at Church is good, but it is not enough. Church is not like a shop where you go to purchase what you want at a particular moment, and forget about the rest of the time when you do not need anything from it. Spiritual development requires discipline and constant connection. Church is a community and as a Christian you have to be part of it all the time. The same way you feel comfortable and at ease at your home should…Read More


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I am glad that Dev LittleFury was online before the update and answered many questions. And I also understand that it might be a bit frustrating because some questions were senseless but fury didn't lose her cool. I have a suggestion. While revamping/creating a new curio, if you want to know whether it'll be popular or not, whether people will like it or not, I recommend you to think like a player. For example, let's assume you're revamping checkmate. Then consider all current curios that are semi-unbeatable in PvP and what their strengths are. Give a skill to checkmate that can counter those skills and make checkmate such that it can easily be countered by a particular curio or a few curios. That way there'll be no supreme curio. I know you guys test them for bugs before release. But this might be entirely different. Just like a cop needs to think like a thief to find out where it is hiding, if you think like a competitive player and play like a competitive player, you'll automatically find out whether the curio you're gonna release is going to be OP or underpowered. For example, the moment when Sinite was released and the reviving points were still valid, the top players found out that reviving again and again gave a lot of points. The best players even scored more than 500k in a single CW match because of that trick. So, when releasing a curio, think of how a player can exploit the existing meta with that curio, it'll prevent bugs before they're released. I can even give an example for a good change being not as good as it was meant to be. Flamoth, the health update was good. Players can still walk their way around the cool downs. But the 5 mana cost of flicker made it impossible for Flamoth to last in SA. Thinking like a player would to become a champion might have prevented that, I am not asking you to revamp Flamoth. I understand you have many things to do now and revamping an already rebalanced curio isn't high priority. That being said, fury was extremely patient and interactive with everyone In world chat and I praise her for that. Respect for you!
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I concur whilst the usual teenage ramblings were bestowed upon when " a wild dev appeared " for the most part it seemed as if pen was being jotted down on paper. The proof is in the pudding as the saying goes and whilst I feel some bugs are tested I do not feel DEVS play the game enough to understand it Curios are released without taking into consideration how it impacts on curios which are currently in circulation. The rush to bring out more products IE mythics sometimes detracts from the in game experience. Some of the new curios are not that great, Just have to know which stinkers to avoid and which keepers to try for.
Still awaiting many fixes and issues. Why are there potions in the shop when you are giving them away? Players who spent on potions are now caught up by free players as you have been giving the most elusive boosts away for free. ( Heroic striker ) Balance? I really must say that there is a genuine lack of input into this great game. The potions to craft do not exist. The lab looks bare.... levels are never introduced regularly. I was hoping that this game would update every week like it said in the notes but the "new content" is jut new mythics.
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How to check if product is archived from a list of products?
Odoo 10 here.
I need to check from a list of products in a excel or csv file if they are archived in order to create a new PO.
I have the barcode and internal reference of the products and will like to bulk check the list. I tried to import the products and with the validation I am able to verify which products are not on my product database but I need to know which are active in order to create the PO.
I installed the app https://www.odoo.com/apps/modules/10.0/purchase_order_import_excel/ to import POs from excel but I am struggling with the archived products.
I do not understand your question/problem. If a product in the Odoo product database is archived, you can not order it anymore.
This is a book store and we had a big database, so we were encouraged to archive over 13,000 products in order to reduce the memory a cpu usage, but when we make a purchase we order products that are archived and we need to re-active them. In a 300 article purchase we will like to automate in certain way the search of the state of the product.
Or should we just delete all the archived products and enter as new products back when we make the pruchase? What is the purpose of the archive state of a product?


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Cheap Seats
Down on the farm: May 18, 2013
The Cardinals have a problem with their pitching staff.
But, for a change, it's the good kind of problem:
The team simply has more productive pitchers right now than it has roster spots. And that's before you factor in injured major leaguers Chris Carpenter and Jake Westbrook who both think they're going to be able to contribute in the near future.
With Seth Maness, Carlos Martinez and John Gast all making meaningful contributions at the major league level, still more high minor league starters are bucking for a promotion to St. Louis.
Michael Wacha, who was the star of the show during spring training with a stunning audition, is tearing things up at Class AAA Memphis. In his last two starts Wacha has pitched 13 innings while allowing five hits and three earned runs. He's struck out 13 opposing hitters while walking one.
Overall, Wacha is 4-0 with a sparkling 1.89 ERA and has allowed 29 hits in 47 2/3 innings or work at Class AAA.
Tyler Lyons has been less consistent that Wacha -- but nearly as spectacular when he's on his game. Lyons is 2-1 with a 4.47 ERA. But he was basically victimized by two bad starts. In 46 2/3 innings or work, he's struck out 38 while walking nine. A lefty, Lyons has a 1.93 ERA against left handed batters compared to a 5.11 ERA against righties. That makes me wonder if Lyons might be a guy who could help out in the major league bullpen since it doesn't seem he has much of a chance in the near future to make it as a starter.
Meanwhile, fellow lefty Marc Rzepczynski is trying to make a case to get his major league bullpen job back. He's allowed 10 hits in 9 2/3 innings at Memphis and has struck out seven while walking two. Rzepcznski has been working against both lefties and righties in the minors, with seven of this hits he allowed coming against right handed batters.
One the other side of the ball, slugging outfielder Oscar Taveras is red hot. He's batting .317 with eight doubles, four homers and five stolen bases in six tries. In his last three games, he's 7-for-15 at the plate with a homer.
Something that is a concern about Taveras is that he's not hitting against lefty pitchers at all with a .204 batting average and a .220 on-base percentage against them in 49 trips to the plate. He's hitting .392 against righties.
Infielder Ryan Jackson is hitting out of his mind with a .385 batting average, 11 doubles and two homers for the Redbirds. Second base prospect Kolten Wong, who leads Memphis with 156 plate appearances, is batting .314 with eight doubles, four triples and two homers. He's stolen six bases without being caught. In his last 10 games, Wong is hitting .404 with a .444 on-base percentage.


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Toledo Museum of Art's member magazine is published three times per year and includes information on programs, interviews with artists, exhibitions, calendar of events, and infographs.
I was in charge of the magazine's design, layout, illustration, and infographics. Sections of the book have been redesigned since I took over the design in 2016.


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If You Own A Dog, This Video Will Tell You Something You Might Not Know!
There's something you need to know about dogs, especially if you have one. Video and music created by Daniel Koren.
If this video made you smile, share this with your friends and family so they can see what you're smiling about.
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Sock Puppets Eating People Food - Episode 01 - Pennsyltuckey Picnic
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Help This Sunn O))) Amp Find a Home
This poor thing needs a power transformer and new pair of 6550 tubes. It can go home with whoever is willing to pay for it's repair.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
1959 Gibson GA-5
1959 Gibson GA-5. Was in a few weeks ago for the works. Full retube, new caps and a Mercury Magnetics power transformer.
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Life is too shortMy recent blog entries has been about a part of my life that I find hard to forget.If I could it would be so much easier.We make new memories everyday and of course, not all of those memories are good but that's life.And I regret the fact that I let it affected me.When I have so much to be thankful for right now but I choose to still remember it.So I won't.Not anymore.I'm done with that part of my life.
Sometimes I remind myself that just to be able to live,walk,breathe and talk,is something that I should be thankful about.Some people do not even have the simple abilities that we have.Sometimes you get sidetracked by little things in life that do not matter and I'm glad that I have people around me that reminds me that you know,Life is too short.Life is too short to still be mad at a person.Life is too short to fixate on trivial little things.Life is too short.So,I'm trying to appreciate it a little bit more.Bit by bit.I'm trying to open up my heart to others.Trying to be a better person.To not be so impatient.To relax more.
I'm thankful that I'm surrounded with love.From my family and my friends.Especially my parents who care and love me so much.That is something that I never fail to be thankful for,everyday.