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Tandus Centiva Publishes EPDs
Dalton, GA, Aug. 27, 2013 -- Tandus Centiva said it has published seven Environmental Product Declarations for its modular and hybrid resilient flooring products.
The manufacturer said it now offers EPDs for modular carpet with a variety of backings: ER3 backing of 100% recycled content, ethos backing made from the film in recycled windshields, and Flex-Aire cushion with improved ergonomics and acoustics.
In addition, Tandus Centiva developed EPDs for its Powerbond hybrid resilient sheet flooring cushions including: standard Powerbond cushion, ethos cushion, ER3 cushion, and Medfloor cushion for healthcare applications.
The EPDs cover 95% of the company's U.S.-made carpet and hybrid resilient products.
Equivalent to a sustainability "nutrition label," an EPD is a comprehensive disclosure of a product's lifecycle-based environmental impacts that has been validated by an independent third party.
To develop the EPDs, Tandus Centiva conducted cradle-to-cradle lifecycle assessments for the products.
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The Rand-McNally Company, publishers of maps and guide books has promised the American Jewish Congress to revise its "Guide to Places of Interest in the City and Environs" in order to eliminate opprobrious references to the Jews, it was announced by the AJC yesterday.
The action of the company is in response to a request submitted March 22 by Dr. Stephen S. Wise, president, in behalf of the American Jewish Congress, calling attention to offensive references to the Jews in descriptions of points of interest on New York's East Side.
Steps for the creation of organized responsibility in Jewish life in the United States, and preparations for the nation-wide direct elections scheduled to be held in 1937 were taken by the American Jewish Congress, following the first meeting of the new administrative committee on Tuesday.
In accordance with the decisions of the extraordinary session which called for the organization of local Congress branches throughout the country, preliminary to the holding of direct elections, instructions were issued by the American Jewish Congress for the establishment of such local branches.
In a communication sent to the 682 elected delegates to the extraordinary session of the American Jewish Congress held in Philadelphia, Dr. Stephen S. Wise, president, outlines the immediate program to be followed by the national organization and calls upon the delegates to initiate organizational work in their local communities. The functions of the organization in the United States and in relation to Jews abroad are clearly defined.


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The cast of the Ritz' version of "Spamalot," performed last year, has basically been recast as Romans in "A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum," through May 19.
While it's hard to find a social message in "Spamalot," borrowed from the Monty Python series that first aired in the 1970s, there are a few reminders to society in "Forum."
Social class. Hyprocrisy.
"Some of the best comedy comes from looking at serious situations," said Paul McElwee, who plays slave Hysterium in the Stephen Sondheim play.
Here, "it is definitely a part of the story."
But, relax. This is a night of mayhem, mass confusion and yes, love.
Sounds like the television series "M*A*S*H." There is a tie. The book was written in part by Larry Gelbart, one of the principal writers of the "M*A*S*H" series.
And, for 1962 — when it debuted on Broadway, it was a bawdy farce about a slave, Pseudolus, trying to win his freedom as he helps his young master win the heart of the girl next door.
Envision Phil Silvers — who was envisioned as the theatrical lead but whom eventually wound u in the film version — and Zero Mostel — the original Pseudolus and you can capture the humor of the era.
Which is right up the alley for Alan Krier, cast as Pseudolus at the Ritz.
"In high school, we used to do comedy shows and steal the lines of Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner" by doing bits of the "2,000 year old man," said Krier, a technical trainer for Canon Business Solutions in his other life - the one that pays the bills.
"Ever since I was a little kid, I've watched those guys."
Krier, a Lenape Regional High School grad, said the likes of Mostel inspired him.
"I would not put myself on the same level. I would like to think of myself in the same mold."
McElwee noted that Forum was a logical successor for those who romped on the Ritz stage in Spamalot.
"The idea for the show was to reunite the Spamalot cast," McElwee said.
Bruce Curless, the producing artistic director at the Ritz, had most of the "Spamalot" troupe available — except one woman who just gave birth and a male lead whose wedding was opening weekend for Forum.
"Most of us are back," McElwee said.
McElwee was Sir Robin in Spamalot. Another key member of the Spamalot troupe cast in Forum is Mikey Bracken, who is wealthy Roman Senex in Forum and was King Arthur in Spamalot.
In Forum, pulling off the series of farces — mistaken identities and social class references — takes a troupe with a great working relationship.
"Bruce has a way of finding people who mesh really well," McElwee suggested.
"One really special quality about the Ritz it fees like family," he said.
So the family can be dysfunctional at times.
And, it is a family McElwee want to continue being associated with.
"Maybe we should start looking into it," he mused of the idea of the "Spamalot" cast morphing into the Forum cast morphing into another musical comedy down the road.
If you go: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" is at the Ritz Theatre, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, through May 19. Tickets range from $25 to $36. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays with Wednesday matinees on May 2 and 16. 856-858-5230. www.ritztheatreco.org


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|Seals, Bowls, And Trumpets
This poem is from the ''My Testimony -- To Soar With Jesus Collection''. Written by Daryl Stout. (C) Copyright 1989, 2017 by Daryl Stout. All Rights Reserved. Any abuse or unauthorized usage of this poetry will be dealt with at The Judgment Before Jesus Christ. The ''Soar With Jesus'' Eagle Design was created and designed by Dale Larison, and it is used by permission.
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Based on Revelation 6-20
Written By Daryl Stout
Note: While the actual order in Scripture is actually seals, trumpets, and bowls...I set it up this way for better poetic rhythm. Regardless of the order, all of these judgments of God's Wrath upon the Earth WILL occur.
2) The seals start with riders, on four horses there.
Each signifies a different plague, to fill the Earth with care.
Starting after Rapture, in the twinkling of an eye.
Avalanche of judgment, now falls from the sky.
3) The white horse holds the Antichrist, Counterfeit Prince Of Peace.
The red one removes peaceful times, as the blood of war released.
The black one brings both famine, then economy upheaveal.
The pale one brings death, large carnage there revealed.
4) The fifth seal shows the martyred Tribulation Saints.
Refused to worship Antichrist, they're killed without restraint.
The sixth seal turns the moon to blood, and makes the sun go dark.
The seventh seal an earthquake, Heavens joy, now silent stark.
5) The seals done, the trumpets start, phase two of The Lord's Wrath.
Divine plagues on sinful men, who preferred the Devil's path.
The first with hail, fire, and blood, one third of green things burned.
The second one, a mountain mass, hits sea, the ocean churned.
6) The third one, a star, called Wormwood there, into fresh waters crashed.
It turns the water bitter, when it makes the splash.
The fourth brings darkness on the Earth, the fifth, a locust storm.
The sixth unbinds demonic forces, from Euphrates swarm.
7) Two witnesses are raised up there, to preach God's Truthful Word.
They stop the rain, bring down plagues, Worldwide, their message heard.
But most of the world hates them, these messengers from the sky.
And, when they try to kill them, they themselves will die.
8) But after three and one half years, the Beast has these both slain.
The world rejoices at their deaths, they caused them so much pain.
Then after three days, they rise up, looking into the Beasts eyes,
And God Raptures these two upwards, to Heaven in the Sky.
9) Then, twelve thousand Jewish men, from each of the twelve tribes.
Sealed for service, proclaiming Christ, His Goodness there describe.
Unnumbered souls, the number great, saved by the witness told.
But, many of these are beheaded, now into Heaven's Fold.
10) The seals, trumpets, finished now, the bowls the final stage.
The world now experiences God's unrestrained rage.
The first one causes cancerous sores on mankind to fall.
Those who took the Mark Of The Beast, Eternal Judgment calls.
11) The second one turns the sea to blood, the third, fresh waters, too.
The fourth one makes the sun hotter, but darker, hard to view.
The fifth one sends the darkness, of pain, on evil souls.
For these refused to turn to God, to give Him lifes control.
12) The sixth releases demonic forces, armies to Armageddon.
The Beast, and The False Prophet, the final conflict dreading.
The final bowl sends great earthquakes, every city smashed.
Hailstones one hundred pounds, down to the Earth, they crash.
13) Man curses God for all these plagues, refusing to repent.
Then, Israel recognizes, the Messiah that God sent.
They call on Him to save them, Christ answers from the sky.
Returns in judgment, reclaims the Earth, and all the unsaved die.
14) The Time Of Jacob's Trouble, never before known.
It will commence very soon, Sent down from God's Throne.
Never to be seen again, once the Judgments end.
And start of the Millenium, with Jesus as Our Friend.
15) If it's before the Rapture, when you read this poem.
Realize you are a sinner; to get Heaven as your home.
Repent of sin, accept Christ now, make Him your Lord today.
For He is The King Of Kings, The Truth, The Life, The Way.
16) And when the Rapture trumpet sounds, to Earth, you'll wave goodbye.
As all the saved, now meet the Lord, there in Heaven's Sky.
The Bema Judgment, Wedding Supper, praising God forevermore.
And, return to Earth to reign with Him, the now Eternal Score.
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Today, he's the proud owner of Maddie's Restaurant, named for his daughter, in the Harvard Gulch neighborhood. Having worked with the family real estate business for several years, Gayor and his family decided it would best benefit the community to redevelop both properties into restaurants. "I could have hired a consultant to advise me on the kitchens and food operations, but I decided I wanted to learn it for myself," says Gayor. "Cook Street was the right fit for me because it gave me what I needed in a short amount of time."
Maddie's menu features simple, delicious breakfast food and a few lunch items. "I don't want to cook for kings," Gayor says. "I want to cook for the everyday person and make them feel like they're eating like a king." And Gayor's training at Cook Street shines in the food he serves — from the classic hollandaise to the à la minute poached eggs.
Lori Midson's review in Westword confirms that Gayor's philosophy is working: "I had the opportunity to sample a slew of dishes at Maddie's last week, and if what I ate is any indication of what the 'hood can expect when Maddie's opens, it'll be a big hit."
Midson was right. Since opening in January, the tiny restaurant has become a fixture and now serves a few hundred people a week. In addition, Maddie's supplies catering services for office parties, weddings and private parties. Gayor enlisted some of his Cook Street classmates to help in the kitchen, and alumnus David Bossert's cake pops and cinnamon rolls have gained their own following. Carol Maybach of 5280 magazine is one fan: "It was love at first bite when I gave in to the irresistible cinnamon sticky buns at the recently opened Maddie's Neighborhood Restaurant on South Downing…. Extra care seems to go into every bite at Gayor Geller's cheery breakfast and lunchtime spot."
What's next? Expansion. The former gas station and garage near Maddie's will be converted into a much bigger restaurant in 2014, with a Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern menu and full bar. The space will have a 3,000 square foot patio for relaxed dining and live music. "Opening a restaurant, even the size of Maddie's is a lot of work…. It's a lot of work." No one, it seems, may be better equipped or more capable to handle it than Gayor Geller.


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Helicopter Breaks Down In Middle Of Highway Near Chillicothe
A medical helicopter was stuck on US-23 south of Chillicothe because of mechanical problems.
Deputies had to close the highway early Monday morning after a Medflight helicopter broke down while landing at the scene of a vehicle crash.
Rescue workers were able to move the helicopter off to the side of the road and reopen US-23 around 6:00 a.m. Monday.
The initial vehicle crash happened just before midnight in the Chillicothe area. It involved just one vehicle and deputies say the driver was badly injured.
The chopper was unable to assist with transporting that patient after it landed because of mechanical problems. The Ohio Highway Patrol helped get mechanics to the scene and move the chopper off the highway.
The patient who was injured in the vehicle crash was taken to the hospital by medics.
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From the World Heritage inscription:
The technological and other structures of the Zollverein XII Coal Mine Industrial Complex are representative of a crucial period in the development of traditional heavy industries in Europe, when sympathetic and positive use was made of architectural designs of outstanding quality. Zollverein is an exceptional industrial monument by virtue of the fact that its buildings are outstanding examples of the application of the design concepts of the Modern Movement in architecture in a wholly industrial context.
Consolidation of the Zollverein mining claim area was completed in December 1847, when it was the northernmost mine in the region. It belongs to the Gelsenkirchen anticline, in which the coal seams are deeply stratified. Mining began in the mid-19th century at a depth of some 120 m and finished at 1,200 m. By the end of mining the underground roadways extended over 120 km; they were accessed by 12 shafts, opened up progressively between 1847 and 1932. When Zollverein XII was opened, the earlier shafts were used solely for the movement of men and supplies; all the extracted coal was handled by the new shaft until the mine closed in 1986. The methods of mining evolved as technology developed from hand picks to mechanized coal cutting. The coals being extracted at Zollverein were especially suitable for coking. Consequently, the first stack-type coke-ovens were built there in 1857. The coking plant expanded considerably over the decades that followed.
Few people will travel to visit an abandoned industrial facility, yet I must confess that I enjoy visiting such sites almost more than I do visiting Roman ruins. Every industrial world heritage site I've visited has exceeded my expectations.
The Zollverein coal mine in Essen is a massive facility. Out of operation for more than 20 years now, the complex was a complete mining and coking facility which employed over 8,000 people at its peak. It was one of the largest coal mining facilities in the industrial Ruhr Valley.
Almost all of the buildings have been left intact even though most of them have found new uses as office spaces and museums. Even the museums have been build around the old machinery which remain in place where they once operated. One museum is dedicated to the history of the Ruhr Valley and another is the Red Dot Museum of contemporary design.
I recommend also visiting the coking plant which is the most industrial looking and larger of the facilities.
The grounds of the complex are open to the public for walking or biking. There are guided tours available in German and English which meet in the largest building up the extremely long escalator. Expect to spend anywhere from 1-3 hours at Zollverein, depending on the tour you take. There are many hidden nooks and rooms that can be seen on part of a tour that are not otherwise available to the public.
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The city has placed a nearly $8,000 lien on the former St. Clair Historical Museum property, and the board of directors and museum volunteers are upset with how the situation was handled and that the lien was filed in the first place.
The lien apparently was placed on the property at 280 Hibbard St. in March, but St. Clair Historical Society members and others only found out about it recently. They claim they never were notified by anyone from the city about the lien or anything else related to it.
The museum and most of its contents were destroyed by a fire on Feb. 23. The building was razed the next day, and site cleanup was performed a few days later.
"This just came out of the blue," museum President Carol Radford told The Missourian earlier this week. "We never received any notification from the city whatsoever. We were never contacted or given any kind of opportunity or time frame to do any of the cleanup on our own.
"It was just done, and now we find out there is a lien on our property."
According to an email sent by City Administrator Rick Childers to museum volunteer Gib Hoffman on May 20, the lien amount totals $7,873.12, which appears to be the cost for the cleanup process charged to the city after the fire plus some city fees.
The listing of costs in the lien document include $3,616.12 from Progressive Waste Solutions of Missouri, $2,950 from Dace Excavating LLC, $700 from Spray Services Inc. and $453 from Precision Analysis. The other $154 is for city service and attorney fees.
"We're a not-for-profit organization, and we are here to serve the community," Radford said. "Our finances are driven by membership dues and donations. This high of a bill really hurts and will hamper our efforts to find a permanent home.
"We can't afford this. If we would have been contacted by the city ahead of time, maybe we could have gotten all this done cheaper. We weren't even given the chance. We were never contacted."
The museum recently reopened at a temporary location next to St. Clair Health Mart Pharmacy, 855 N. Commercial Ave. Health Mart owners Steve and Sue Lindemann donated the office space for six months so the museum could start to get back on its feet and have the opportunity to search for a permanent new home.
The "new" museum features the few saved exhibits and items from the fire as well as new donations and items Radford and other museum members have found or purchased since the fire.
"We've been thinking all along that since we never heard from anyone, including the city, that this (razing and clearing) was taken care of in good faith," Radford said. "Now, we find out differently.
"We're disappointed in the city and the way this was handled," she said. "Since the inception of the museum, we've bent over backward to serve the community. We're a volunteer organization. None of us get any kind of a salary. We don't have the money. Our pennies are precious.
"We're just hurt. We feel unappreciated. I hope we can work something out. I think at a minimum the city owes us an apology for being so sneaky about this."
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Radford said museum members found out about the lien through some gossip around town. Hoffman said he would look into it, and he talked to Childers. That led to Childers emailing him the lien paperwork, Radford said.
Radford said that "if my memory serves me correctly, sometime shortly after the fire, (museum volunteer) Pat Todd talked to (city building inspector) Jeremy Crowe, who said he didn't know if the city would pay for all the cleanup. Several days later, Pat called and said she heard the property was going to be cleaned up.
"We kept waiting to hear something — anything — from the city. We never heard anything."
Moving forward, Radford said during the museum board's April meeting Hoffman asked if anyone had heard anything about a lien placed on the museum property.
"Gib said he had heard second- or third-hand about it," Radford said. "We all said we hadn't heard anything about it from the city or anyone. Gib said he would check it out."
During the group's May meeting, Hoffman reported that he had been promised a copy of the lien paperwork.
"So even at our May meeting, we still didn't have any idea what was going on," Radford said. "Gib said he would go back to city hall and check on it."
That was when the email was sent from Childers to Hoffman, Radford said.
"When Gib was emailed, that was the first time we had seen anything," Radford said. "Still to this day, the museum has not received any official notification from the city."
The historical society conducted its June meeting on Tuesday night. Mayor Ron Blum was invited, and he did attend.
Some museum volunteers found out about the lien during that most recent meeting.
"I'm really upset about this," volunteer Carolyn Barnes said. "I'm shocked to find this out tonight. The city didn't send a bill to a client, and there was no explanation? That is not good practice.
"I can't believe this."
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Blum said that he did not know all the details surrounding how the museum situation was handled and why museum board members never were notified, but he promised to look into the matter.
"The only thing I can do is ask what happened," he said during the meeting, adding, "We lost a key piece of our community with that fire. The building had to come down immediately as a safety requirement. I don't know who made that call, so I really can't answer your questions, but I will find out."
The mayor also said it would be up to the board of aldermen to release the lien placed on the property, and he welcomes museum board members to attend a meeting to make their feelings known.
"In my tenure as mayor, we've gone through a terrible recession that has affected everyone," Blum said. "Everyone has needs, and resources here are not growing with those needs.
"It's a complicated issue to address, but I do know that resources are not always there to take care of things we're asked to do.
"We're frugal with our money, and we don't have the funds to demolish buildings at our own expense."
Blum also reminded the board members and other volunteers at the meeting that the money the city has in its budget doesn't belong to the city.
"It belongs to the taxpayers," he said. "We're accountable to them. And it's up to the aldermen to decide how to best spend these funds.
"We also are responsible for public safety. That's No. 1. And that public safety concern probably played a big part in this."
Museum historian Sue Blesi said, "But we feel we should have been notified and not blindsided."
Secretary Carla Wulfers had similar feelings.
"No one is in disagreement that nothing is free," she said. "Our concern is the overall miscommunication, or lack of communication of any kind. Because of what happened and how it happened, we did not have the opportunity to meet or discuss our options.
"It's a matter of notification. We never were notified. Now, all of a sudden, we find out from 'out there' that a lien has been put on the property."
"And a 20-minute discussion would have prevented us from being upset," Blesi said.
Blum then said, "I can't argue with that."
He then promised that he will get "to the bottom of it."
Crowe told The Missourian on Thursday that Blum spoke to him about the situation following the museum meeting. Crowe said he is putting together information about how the situation was handled, including a time line and conversations he had with museum representatives. He said he will give it to Blum for review when it's finished.


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All right, I've never seen Sons of Anarchy. Sue me. So when I report that one of the stars of the FX series has been cast in Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim, it means jack squat to me. Still, it's nice to report that unlike Del Toro's last couple of directorial gigs, this one genuinely appears to be coming together. That's right: giant monsters versus giant robots, with an actual budget behind it. Suck it, Power Rangers Turbo!
Charlie Hunnam has been cast in Pacific Rim, according to Hollywood Reporter, who say, "The details of the role is (sic) being kept secret although online details describe the character as a pilot of one of the mechas that needs to climb back into the driver's chair." Oh, you mean these plot details? You're welcome.
Crave Online will return with more Pacific Rim news if we ever get all the dirty play on word jokes out of our system. (Seriously, we had to cut like four of them out of this news item. It was ridiculous.)


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Technology stocks are often treated like babies being thrown out with the bath water. That's because investors have little regard for technology stocks once the sizzling growth rates are over.
It's almost as if investors deem technology stocks worthless with respect to future value after the hot phase cools down. Readers know I'm a fan of Warren Buffett and that Buffett has an aversion to technology stocks, citing lack of future visibility in the rapidly-changing technology industry. No one will deny Buffett's assertion. But even he can't deny the power of technology today and he has more than acknowledged that with a $10 billion-plus investment in IBM (IBM).
Neither can anyone refute the staying power of two stalwarts, Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL). These are two of bluest of blue chips in the technology world, perhaps Microsoft more so than Apple. Yet both have demonstrated the ability to generate gobs of free cash flow year after year. And free cash flow is the undeniable value creating metric: The intrinsic worth of any business is the present sum of all the future cash that can be taken out of that business.
Where Microsoft has fallen "short" for investors is that it can no longer reinvest the $25 billion or more in free cash flow it generates each year at the 30% to 40% it was doing a decade ago. Despite a return on investment of 30% even today, Microsoft can only generate that return with a small slliver of cash, with the balance piling up.
Most analysts will tell you that Microsoft overpaid to buy Skype and is doing so again with its plan to shell out $7 billion for Nokia's smartphone business. But the market doesn't punish Microsoft because it can afford to. That being said, an activist investor has taken interest in the company and a new CEO will be anointed next year. Expect to see more emphasis on stock buybacks and additional dividends. Last week's 7% drop in the share price on the Nokia news opens up a nice opportunity.
The same basic premise goes for Apple, even though its growth profile still remains attractive. But Carl Icahn isn't going to waste any time working to get Apple to use its mountain of cash to aggressively purchase more shares. It appears that CEO Tim Cook understands this and won't waste much time utilizing the cash prudently.
Summing up, MSFT and APPL trade for approximately 12x earnings, a significant discount to the overall market and even greater discount to their peers. Given their pristine balance sheets, I would say that both companies offer investors a safe and stable place if you are looking to reallocate some capital for a multi-year holding period.


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Hyperpigmentation + Fraxel Laser
Fraxel Laser to Treat Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation?
I had Laser surgery to treat hyperpigmentation. Now, I have hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation. I have an appointment for an consult coming up... READ MORE
Fraxel Laser for PIH?
The PIH (Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) was a result of Pert Plus Shampoo used to treat tinea versicolor left on over night for 5 nights. Now I... READ MORE
Will Hyperpigmentation on Asian Skin Go Away?
I'm doing Fraxel next week. I'm a brown or tan color Asian and wanted to know if I become hyperpigmented, how long will it last or will it be there... READ MORE
Can Fraxel Be Used on Arms and Legs?
Is it safe on any other body parts other than the face and does it treat brown spots and hyperpigmentation? READ MORE
Is Fraxel Refine Effective for Crow's Feet?
I am 24 considering Fraxel Re:fine for crow's feet. I had BOTOX when I was 22 and was not happy with the result. I have done research on Fraxel,... READ MORE
Are Broken Capillaries and PIH Permanent Fraxel Side Effects?
After 5 fraxel treatments I have PIH and broken capillaries. Is this permanent? The PIH has been treated with a 6-week regimen of Tx skin care... READ MORE
Broken Capillaries and Bumps After Fraxel Restore
It's now been 1 month since my first and only Fraxel Restore 1500 treatment from Rapaport in NJ. I still have broken capillaries from before and new... READ MORE
Preventing PIH After Fraxel Restore or Repair
Have there been any statistics released on the percentage of patients that end up with PIH after Fraxel Restore or Fraxel Repair? Is there anything... READ MORE
High Risk of Hyperpigmentation with Fraxel Restore on Indian Skin?
I have a Indian Skin, I have Deep Pitted Acne Scars. I do not have Fraxel Repair available in my city or in my country If I wish to go for the Fraxel... READ MORE
Is Fraxel Effective for Treating Hyperpigmentation That Results from a Vitalize Peel?
I am of a Latina with olive skin and got 3 vitalize peels to treat acne scarring, but I ended up with hyperpigmentation that worsened with each... READ MORE
Is Fraxel Restore a Right Choice for Me?
I am 32 years old asian female, and i am ready for a new me! :) i hear that i have great skin, but on the cheeks, i have hyperpigmentation/ sun spot i... READ MORE
Fraxel Laser or Repair on Olive Skin?
I am Latin with olive skin and a quick tanner. I want treatment for my moderate acne scars and lines around my lips. Which between Fraxel Laser or... READ MORE
Does FRAXEL Dual 1927 Treat Dermal Hyperpigmentation?
I do not want to get the 1550 wavelength, and since I don't have acne scars or wrinkles, I don't see the need. Will the 1927 alone treat... READ MORE
Hyperpigmentation: Fraxel Vs IPL
I am of german and dane descent..but look Mexican, hyperpigmentation. Fraxel or IPL I have alot of melanin, as I used to be able to get as dark as an... READ MORE
Treatment of Minocycline Induced Hyperpigmentation with Fraxel? (photo)
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Does Hydroquinone Prevent Hyperpigmentation Pre- and Post-Fraxel Restore?
I am type 3 skin. Dark hair & dark eyes. Caucasian. I had the normal restore (not the new added thulium laser) done on my face. I did not... READ MORE
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation After Fraxel 1927, Is this Permanent?
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Hyperpigmentation After Fraxel Laser Resurfacing
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The Vow film review and trailer
DO you promise to stand by your true love in sickness and in health and while suffering grievous memory loss?
That's the dilemma faced by Channing Tatum's Leo in The Vow, a very watchable romantic drama supposedly inspired by a true story.
In the opening minutes Leo's wife, Paige (Rachel McAdams), a sculptor, flies through a car windscreen and comes round in hospital without any recollection of her husband or current existence.
What she can recall, interestingly, is her life before Leo when she was engaged to a city slicker, Jeremy (Scott Speedman), still at law school and on good terms with her long estranged parents (Sam Neill and Jessica Lange); in other words a completely different person.
Now arty Leo hardly seems her type, while mum and dad seize the opportunity to re-enter her life. Can Leo win her heart all over again?
Memory loss as a story device always seems contrived but here it sets up an intriguing, humorous and thought-provoking drama about relationships and how people change. Tatum and McAdams are excellent and sympathetic, aided by a screenplay that treats their situation with intelligence and wit.
It's slick entertainment rather than deeply profound but it works.
(12A, 104mins)
Director: Michael Sucsy
Stars: Channing Tatum, Rachel McAdams, Sam Neil
Verdict 3/5


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Broun and Republicans pick up Liberals' Slack
Broun: "We hear from the liberals that they are advocates for the poor and elderly. That's hogwash! Who's here fighting for the poor and elderly? Republicans!"
Congressman Paul C. Broun, M.D. today again took the floor of the House of Representatives to demand a vote on the American Energy Act. As of today, nearly a third of the members in the entire House of Representatives have worked in the House while liberal Democrats continue their vacation.
"We hear from the liberals that they are advocates for the poor and elderly, proclaimed Broun. That's hogwash! Who's here fighting for the poor and elderly? Republicans!"
As the Republican protest passes the 24-day mark, there has been an especially loud outcry from impoverished Americans and those on fixed incomes who are unable to pay the rising costs of food, gasoline, and heating oil.
"Nancy Pelosi has claimed that she is trying to protect the planet, recalled Broun. How about protecting America? How about protecting poor people? According to one Democrat, their plan is buy small cars and wait for the wind'. That is not an acceptable energy plan!"
Veterans and active military personnel have also joined the protest in a display that the majority of America understands the national security implications of remaining dependent on Middle Eastern oil.
Congressman Broun concluded his speech by encouraging those present to join the effort to make America Energy Independent by, "calling your neighbors, your friends, and anybody you know in this country, and get them to contact their Representatives in Congress by phone, letters, or email. The people of America need to hold their representatives' feet to the fire by demanding a vote on the American Energy Act."
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School play Lumix G5 + 45-150 zoom + pany / Leica 1.4 for snaps afterwards - need advice
So I shot it all in raw
and white balanced every shot afterwards..
shutter noise and even focus lights were ongoing from the audience (small kids show) so not a problem here.
before the show I realised that my youngest child's class were all sat in front of the front row waiting for the show to start so I poped on the PL 25 1.4 and using my favourite swivel LCD technique shot looking down at the screen between my hip and knee to get a close up of every Child then zipped back to my seat (front row)
to change lenses (the 45 wa too long often as I was so close) I found my big left breast pocket on my winter checked shirt was perfect to stash the lens I wasn't using. And with len lens cap in te bottom of the pocket I was confident not to to pick up Lint.
3 snaps with the 25mm got panoramic coverage of each 1 year cast.
Then it was on with the tele to shoot my kids and friends kids.
Then back on with the 25mm as the next new "year" assembled on stage.
With my 5 year olds class it was easy to get close ups but my older kids group moved far quicker and I found I got "lost" when zoomed in.
I had a few shots where the G5 focused perfectly on a distant object and what I wanted was out of focus.
Thetr was a presentation where a friend of mine was awarded a gift and only the last of my snaps was ok so basically I blew that.
So far 3 very happy friends parents. Wife thinks they are good.
I think they are ok
I KNOW the 5 year olds class are going to love the individual close ups.
it was a good amateur "self test" assignment
i spent 10 mins panicking and trying everything before settling on what to use at the last min.
Main takeaway was that the guy in the camera shop wasn't wrong. This did work ok
but I lust after the 35-100 !!!
the ammount of zoom though was pretty amazing. I wonder if I would miss that last 50mm?
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Federal Land Management:
Availability and Potential Reliability of Selected Data Elements at Five Agencies
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The federal government manages about 650 million acres, or 29 percent, of the 2.27 billion acres of U.S. land. Four land management agencies--the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the National Park Service (NPS) in the Department of the Interior (Interior) and the Forest Service, in the Department of Agriculture--manage about 95 percent of these federal acres. Interior's Bureau of Reclamation (BoR) manages another 1 percent of these acres and focuses on water projects. The five agencies collect certain data to help manage these federal lands. GAO was asked to review whether the five agencies collect certain federal land and resource data (referred to as data elements), how these data elements are stored, and their potential reliability. GAO included over 100 data elements at each agency in its analysis that can be categorized as information on (1) federal land and the resources the five agencies manage, (2) revenues generated from selected activities on these lands, and (3) federal land subject to selected land use designations. GAO assessed the potential reliability of data elements collected by the agencies generally for fiscal years 1996 through 2009 based on a survey of agency officials and a review of available audits and evaluations. GAO did not collect data for each data element. GAO is making no recommendations in this report.
The five agencies varied in the extent to which they collected the over 100 land and resources, revenue, and federal land use designation data elements that GAO queried them about. Specifically, all five agencies collected 4 of the data elements that GAO asked about, which related to total surface acres managed, total acres managed within each state, the number of special use permits generated for filming activities on federal land, and the number of cultural and historic sites listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. In contrast, none of them collected information for 33 data elements that GAO asked them about, such as the percent of total acres under oil, gas, or coal leases that have surface disturbance or where the surface disturbance has been reclaimed, or information on the potential quantities of oil, gas, and coal resources on federal land. Agency officials cited various reasons why the agencies did not collect certain data elements, such as they believed another federal agency collected it, it was inconsistent with the agency's mission, or they lacked the authority or resources to do so. Information collected by the five agencies that GAO queried them about was more often stored in a primary agency data system--a centralized electronic data system maintained at an agencywide level--than in other formats. For example, GAO queried each agency about 57 federal land and resources data elements, and while the number of data elements each agency collected varied significantly, ranging from 3 to 22, the majority of the information that was collected was stored in a primary agency data system. Similarly, GAO asked each agency about 35 specific revenue data elements, and again while the number of data elements each agency collected varied significantly, ranging from 6 to 22, the majority of the information that was collected was stored in a primary agency data system. When the agencies collected information but did not store it in a primary agency data system, it was available in other formats such as paper files, land use plans, or other agency documents and files that may have been located in multiple field locations. GAO assessed the potential reliability of the data elements that the five agencies did collect and determined that less than half of the data elements stored in a primary agency data system were potentially reliable. Generally, data elements were assessed as potentially reliable when information about the completeness and accuracy of a specific data element provided high assurance of its reliability. It is important to note that GAO assessed the potential reliability of these data elements and additional analysis would be needed to determine the reliability of specific data elements for specific purposes. The Forest Service agreed with the report's observations and Interior provided technical comments, which were incorporated as appropriate.
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Hydrographic Surveying:NOAA Needs Better Cost Data and a Strategy for Expanding Private Sector Involvement in Data CollectionGAO-17-510: Published: Jun 15, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 15, 2017.
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Wildland Fire Risk Reduction:Multiple Factors Affect Federal-Nonfederal Collaboration, but Action Could Be Taken to Better Measure ProgressGAO-17-357: Published: May 10, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 9, 2017.
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EPA Science Advisory Board:Policy Statement on Science Quality and IntegrityGAO-17-526R: Published: Jun 8, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 8, 2017.
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Oil and Gas Development:Improved Collection and Use of Data Could Enhance BLM's Ability to Assess and Mitigate Environmental ImpactsGAO-17-307: Published: Apr 25, 2017. Publicly Released: May 9, 2017.
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Offshore Oil and Gas Oversight:Actions Needed to Address Leadership Commitment Deficiencies at InteriorGAO-17-505T: Published: Mar 21, 2017. Publicly Released: Mar 21, 2017.
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The most relieved man among the 1,800 people packed into Garfield Heights' gym Friday night wore a gold medal and net around his neck, two objects he has coveted his entire high-school career.
Somewhere along the way to earning the symbolic neck attire, Villa Angela-St. Joseph senior Demonte Flannigan needed help.
On Friday, a night when VASJ won the Division IV Garfield Heights District by defeating Richmond Heights, 67-47, Flannigan received an assist from two of the youngest Vikings.
A dangerous opponent was broken with 4:50 remaining in the fourth quarter. Sophomore Brian Parker dribbled into the lane. He pushed the ball to sophomore Carlton Bragg. A powerful two-handed dunk increased the Vikings' lead to 59-40.
Game over.
Drought snapped.
VASJ won its first district title since 2008 by defeating the team that ended the Vikings' 2012 season. Two of VASJ's three seniors -- Flannigan (Cleveland State) and Duane Gibson Jr. (Evansville) -- own Division I scholarships. But ending their careers without a district title proved a harrowing thought.
"It feels good," Flannigan said. "This is my first time past this point. We have to keep going harder."
Good luck finding a Division IV opponent capable of stopping the Vikings.
VASJ operates in a different basketball realm than schools in their division. Flannigan, a 6-foot-8 power forward, and Gibson, a 6-foot-3, are all-state caliber players. Past setbacks are shaping their senior seasons. Their careers could have ended Friday against Richmond Heights, which dressed 10 seniors, including Rico Jones, an electric guard who played a major part in last year's 67-64 overtime victory over VASJ.
The Spartans immediately pushed VASJ. Jameel Moore scored the game's first points on a deep 3-pointer. Rayshon Daniels hit a jumper. Javonte Keck wedged between VASJ's towers to score inside. Frank Barber hit a 3-pointer. Keck deftly sent a floater through the net. And Richmond Heights held a 12-7 lead midway through the first quarter
Parker and Bragg hid their title-game jitters like thoughtful parents protecting candy-filled eggs on Easter morning. This game wasn't like the 24 others they played this season.
"I had mostly nerves," Parker admitted after the game. "But most of the team was excited to get back here after waiting a whole year."
Richmond Heights ended the first with a harmless 18-16 lead. Neither Flannigan nor Gibson scored in the first quarter. Parker and Bragg scored VASJ's first 19 points.
Earlier this week, the profitable recruiting service Rivals.com released its list of the country's top sophomores. A familiar name around these parts rested in the No. 27 slot: Carlton Bragg, forward, Cleveland, Ohio, VASJ, 6-9, 205.
Bragg scored a game-high 25 points, using methods as varied as soft interior shots and 3-pointers to create major matchup problems for the Spartans. He also blocked three shots, a gaudy total considering Richmond Heights' offense revolved around transition and perimeter activity, and took two charges. If 26 sophomores are ranked higher than Bragg, then the 2016 NBA Draft Lottery might be one of the most scrutinized events involving pingpong balls.
Parker added 12 points. Two more years of Bragg and Parker suggest VASJ trimming the Garfield Heights nets will become a familiar March scene.
That promising future seemed distant Friday.
The senior trio of Flannigan, Gibson and Patrick Mastalski stood on ladders, clutched scissors and brought two nets back to Viking Village.
"Brian and Carlton weren't playing for Brian and Carlton," VASJ coach Babe Kwasniak said. "They weren't even playing for VASJ. They were playing Demonte and Duane. That's kind of what our place is all about."
Game over.
Drought snapped.
The oldest Vikings are finally district champions.
"This means a lot for them," Parker said. "They got kicked out in the finals the last three years. We wanted to give them this."


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An old friend stopped me in Walmart last week and said, "Now be honest with me. We've been friends a long time. When the first school buses of the year roll by your house, don't you miss teaching?"
I thought about my response long and hard for about 3 seconds.
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Acute pancreatitis is a condition involving the development of sudden onset
of inflammation of the pancreas. The inflammation is caused most commonly
by excessive alcohol usage or gallstones. Other causes include: Medications,
elevated calcium, or elevated lipid levels in the blood. In general, acute
pancreatitis is a mild disease that is usually associated with a rapid
recovery within a few days of onset of the illness. During an attack of
acute pancreatitis, the pancreatic duct often gets disrupted leading to
leakage of pancreatic juices. These pancreatic juices digest the pancreas
and surround tissues leading to necrotic tissue. This necrotic tissue
can become infected, leading to sever sepsis.
In about 15-20% of patients with acute pancreatitis, severe damage to the
pancreas can occur that may be life-threatening illness. Many of the complications
seen in severe acute pancreatitis are associated with the amount of pancreatic
necrosis, or the amount of dead pancreatic tissue present. Necrosis is
due to poor blood flow. Severe acute pancreatitis is a serious, life-threatening
disease that requires expert medical evaluation and treatment.
When acute pancreatitis continues to recur, it lead to a condition known
as chronic pancreatitis. Chronic pancreatitis is often associated with
widespread scarring and destruction of pancreatic tissue. This condition
mostly frequently develops from inflammatory damage of the pancreas over
many years, due to the effects of alcohol and smoking. However, in some
patients, this condition may develop without any apparent cause. Because
patients with chronic pancreatitis are at risk for developing significant
health issues such as diabetes and cancer, expert medical evaluation and
treatment are essential.
Several factors are known to increase the risk for pancreatitis, including:
Symptoms vary according to the type of pancreatitis an individual is experiencing.
Some of the most common symptoms include the following:
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, it's important
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Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, an order was placed with NFLShop.com for a Favre Jets jersey. The saga begins normal enough with the announcement of a trade between Green Bay and New York for an NFL icon. Shortly after the announcement, our hero decides to place an order for the already-advertised jersey. Admittedly, the order wasn't placed until the day AFTER the announcement.
First Stop: Silly me for thinking about going to the NY Jet's website. As I posted earlier this month, more than 1 person had the same idea as me and the site crashed from the onslaught of traffic. Management Lesson: Give IT a head's up so they can prepare for the traffic. You didn't need a crystal ball to predict the spike in customers.
I tried multiple times throughout the day to place the order, but was continually greeted with "Sorry, the shop is inaccessible temporarily. Please try again later". Management Lesson Learned: Missed business opportunity.
Another Option: The next morning, someone suggested NFLShop.com. Why didn't I think of that? Seriously - the prospect of the NFL missing out on that revenue should have dawned on me the day before. So I browsed over to the site, and YES!!!, right there on the homepage is a convenient ad touting the availability of the #4 Jets Jersey. A few clicks later and my order is complete! Mission Accomplished!
A week goes by and the status of my order remains "Special Order: Awaiting inventory". I call again and the customer service rep informs me that she doesn't know when it will be ready for shipment. She politely informs me that she would be happy to cancel my order if I would like. No thank you. Oddly enough, there are plenty of others in both New York and Wisconsin who could be seen wearing the new jersey - did they order before me and I'm still #10,490 in line?
More time goes by and answers remain elusive as to where the jersey is. The saga continues.
Further calls and emails ensue politely asking for a status update on the order. By now, the folks at NFLShop.com have their responses scripted and can rattle them off without thinking twice. What amazes me is the constant suggestion that I cancel my order. I kid you not - they genuinely believe that cancelling my order for me will result in a happy customer and they give me that option at every turn. Thanks guys - but I wouldn't be politely inquiring about my order if I wanted it cancelled. Every saga needs a morale undertone, and this saga's nagging question is "Why do nice guy's finish last?"
And who could forget my new best friend Delores:
What amazes me is that they continue to advertise it. Should I finally take them up on their offer to cancel my order and place a new one so that I can "get it today!"?????
Every Saga Needs An Ending
Luke Skywalker defeated Darth Vader. Indiana Jones saves the day (and the world). Austin Powers reconciles with Dr. Evil. The Godfather learns what loss means. How will the Favre Jersey saga end? Stay tuned.
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The Satanic Rites of Dracula is a 1974 Hammer Horror film directed by Alan Gibson, and starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.
The film is the eighth Hammer film featuring Dracula in the title, and the seventh film to star Lee in the title role, and a sequel to Dracula AD 1972, with action which follows up on the previous Hammer Dracula film without being dependent on it.
The original score was composed by television composer John Cacavas. In the United States, the film was distributed as Count Dracula and His Vampire Bride. It is also marketed with the tagline "Evil begets evil on the Sabbath of the undead!"


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Gael García Bernal was seen with his 2-year-old son Lázaro in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Monday (October 3). At one point the cute little tot got out of his stroller to walk around.
The actor and his girlfriend Dolores Fonzi also have a 6-month-old daughter named Libertad.
At the time of her birth, Bernal took to his Twitter page to confirm the happy news.
He wrote, "We share with you that our daughter was born. Libertad, her name. Libertad!" and added, "After the greatest week of my life — it's getting even better — I thank you infinitely for your congratulations."
Earlier this year Bernal co-starred with Kate Hudson in the film A Little Bit Of Heaven. He also starred in Letters To Juliet with Amanda Seyfield.


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Royals call up Will Smith, option Herrera to triple A Omaha.
Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:49:52 GMT —
The Kansas City Royals recalled left-hander Will Smith and o[ptioned struggling right-hander Kelvin Herrera to triple A Omaha.
Herrera to Triple-A Omaha in a series of moves before Tuesday night's game against Atlanta.
Left-hander Danny Duffy, who has been recovering from Tommy John surgery, was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list and optioned to Omaha.
Left-hander Francisley Bueno was designated for assignment to clear roster space.
Smith allowed four earned runs in four innings in his only appearance with the Royals earlier this season, but he was 5-3 with a 2.88 ERA at Omaha.
Herrera, who's just 3-5 with a 5.20 ERA, is headed to Omaha for the second time this season.
The Royals also announced that outfielder Quinton Berry, who was designated for assignment on Sunday, has accepted an outright assignment to Omaha.


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Nursing-unit families confront painful choices
Finding a new home for Ricky will be difficult, most everyone concedes.
Just how difficult is the issue.
Ricky, who has lived 46 of his nearly 50 years at the skilled-nursing unit of the Grand Junction Regional Center, obviously needs a great deal of care, said his sister, Carole Robison-Brass.
Twenty-four-hour care by skilled nurses only scratches the surface of Ricky's needs,
Robison-Brass said, as she rolled her brother into an event for families and guardians who need to decide where they will take their loved ones once the nursing unit closes next year.
Ricky can't lift his normal-sized head from the specially designed cart that supports his tiny, 60-pound body.
He can breathe with ease only as he lays on his left side. He has to be moved carefully onto his stomach for short periods to prevent bedsores and accommodate treatment.
He can't speak, but he is not without the ability to communicate, his sister said.
Ricky's tooth-grinding was a tip-off to his sister, who asked whether he was hungry. She was rewarded with a grin, less the front teeth that had to be removed because Ricky wore them down.
Understanding his needs is no small task, Robison-Brass said, and the staff that has dealt with him for at least a decade understands him better than anyone.
She doesn't want to lose that, Robison-Brass said.
Patients such as Ricky are a challenge, said Cindy L. Cridlebaugh, director of intake and marketing for Support Inc. of Aurora, one of 27 care providers that pitched their services Monday to the families and guardians of the 32 clients in the skilled-nursing unit.
More than two dozen care providers filled the gymnasium and kitchen at the Grand Junction Regional Center on Monday, pitching their services to the families and guardians of the people who must leave the skilled-nursing unit there.
Gov. Bill Ritter included the closure of the unit as part of budget cuts aimed at saving the state $320 million.
It costs the state about $600 a day for patients in the unit.
Support Inc. has offered services to clients previously housed at the Wheat Ridge
Regional Center, many who are as vulnerable as the people now in the Grand Junction skilled-nursing unit, Cridlebaugh said.
One of them now gets similar services for $140 a day, she said,
Support Inc. stays in contact with the Wheat Ridge Regional Center employees who dealt with the clients before, Cridlebaugh said.
"It can be done cheaper," without sacrificing quality, she said.
Efforts to persuade Ritter to keep the unit open suffered a blow Monday when officials said the state's financial problems were even worse than had been understood. New figures released Monday show the Legislature may have to cut $240 million, on top of the $318 million already cut by Gov. Bill Ritter.
The provider fair turnout shows there is interest in supplying the services, said Tim Hall, deputy executive director of veterans and disability services for the Colorado Department of Human Services, which operates the state's regional centers.
Ritter has said no client will be removed until families and guardians are satisfied, even if that means the unit has to stay open past the February deadline for closure.
"The families will hold them accountable" to that, said state Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Grand Junction, who has been working with clients at the center.


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412. Benjamin James HADEN245,536 was born on 23 May 1813 in Fluvanna County, Virginia.10,245 He died on 23 May 1890 at the age of 77 in Fluvanna County, Virginia.10
1840 Census. Fluvanna Co VA
Known as "Colonel Jimmy". Found in 1850 Census, Fluvanna Co [indexed as Benjamin J. Hallen....]
1860 Census. Fluvanna Co, Palmyra P.O., Hh 555
Son William. H. was also in Palmyra, Hh 826
1870 Census. Cunningham Twp, Fluvanna Co VA
1880 Census. Cunningham Twp, Fluvanna Co VA
Louisa A. Haden
Benjamin James HADEN and Louisa Ann MASSIE were married on 4 September 1834 in Fluvanna County, Virginia.10 Louisa Ann MASSIE was born on 12 October 1812.10 She died on 9 December 1882 at the age of 70.
Benjamin James HADEN and Louisa Ann MASSIE had the following children:
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NEW YORK (Dec. 30)
Frustrated by what they view as negative press as a result of the religious pluralism controversy in Israel, some Orthodox Jews have initiated an advertising campaign to "debunk the myths" of pluralism and encourage Jewish unity through "classical" Jewish education.
An advertisement, which appeared in the New York Times on Dec. 23 and in Jewish weekly newspapers over Chanukah, marked the first effort by the group Am Echad, One Nation, to reach out to Jews of other denominations.
Am Echad is a coalition of individuals from all streams of Orthodoxy who want people to know "pluralism is dangerous in Israel," said Rabbi Avi Shafran, spokesman for Agudath Israel of America.
Am Echad was created after Agudath Israel's president, Rabbi Moshe Sherer, called for a campaign to counteract what he sees as the negative view of Orthodoxy fostered by the Reform and Conservative movements.
Despite its close ties to Agudath Israel, Am Echad is an independent organization and reflects the views of many Orthodox factions, not just Agudah's, Shafran said.
The ad campaign comes as the debate over religious pluralism in Israel has reached near-fever pitch. A government-appointed committee of Orthodox, Reform and Conservative representatives are facing a Jan. 31 deadline to try to achieve a compromise regarding the status of Reform and Conservative rabbis in Israel, who currently have no legal authority to perform conversions to Judaism, marriages or funerals.
The ad, which depicts three windows — one with a traditional menorah, one with an electric menorah and a third with no menorah — says, "No matter how we celebrate Chanukah, we are all Jews."
It goes on to say that "there's good reason" for the State of Israel to look "to halachah — traditional religious law — as its exclusive standard governing marriage, divorce and conversion. Halachah is the one unifying standard we have."
To introduce other standards in Israel "under the banner of `religious pluralism' would cause an irreparable schism in the Jewish State," the ad continues.
Usher Cohen, an employee with the newly created group, said, "We can really get back to Jewish unity" when Jews, "no matter what denomination," know about their Judaism.
The ad urges people to call a toll-free number to find out about educational programs in their community.
Callers will also be sent a brochure that "debunks the myths of pluralism" as it has been reported in the media, Shafran said.
But leaders from other streams of Judaism called the ad misleading.
Am Echad "talks about halachah as if there is one halachah," but Jewish law "has many variations, like civil law in this country," said Rabbi Jerome Epstein, executive vice president of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
To have unity, you must "acknowledge diversity" in the way people practice Judaism, Epstein added.
Rabbi Eric Yoffie, president of the Reform movement's Union of American Hebrew Congregations, said the advertisement glosses over the issues.
"There's an assumption here that American Jews believe that they are being told they are not Jews, but American Jews understand the issue is that in Israel their rabbis are not rabbis and their Judaism is not Judaism," Yoffie said.
Yoffie does not believe that the advertisement will "change anyone's mind."
In any event, people are responding.
Some 50 individuals called the hotline within hours of its appearance in the Times.
More ads are planned in the coming months.


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Host Security Application of the Year
What's your favorite host-based security tool?
Rootkit Hunter, not that it gets used a lot.
Sorry, yes none of these get used "A Lot", in my world.
Then again, as we Linux User's communicate with Window's Users I feel we have a responsibility to 'keep clean'.
I have installed, and have at times used Avast! for Linux (Free), as insurance.
Then again there is a case that Window's users would supposedly be well secured just by the nature of their hostile environment, so nothing installed from the list at the moment !
Bastille you sure? I think is dead...SNARE may be would be here... Osiris still alive? I don't use in a long time since I changed to OSSEC. My vote is for OSSEC, certainly I used AIDE too.
Ohh! man I was searching for this because currently I'm working on AIDE, Samhain and OSSEC
To be honest AIDE is really good but it's old and it comes to Samhain and OSSEC.
Personally both of them are good and have centralised server and monitor it's client.
As far as I'm familiar. I would choose samhain and OSSEC is not that user friendly.
But let's not forget SElinux as well but I vote for samhain......
I like SELinux. So many people see it as just a hassle and turn it off, but if you take the time to learn it, it's a useful tool.
SELinux is useful to me because it forces me to think through things and secure things in a way that makes sense. SELinux doesn't so much prevent intrusion as much as it forces me to set up services in a way that is secure in the first place. If you do something stupid, SELinux will most likely catch it.
However if you know a better source then I would most definitely take another look since I do happen to like SELinux.
It's mostly just about contexts. The context on the file must match what you're doing with the file.
You might try running SELinux in non-enforcing mode ('setenforce 0') and examine file contexts. Do this with 'ls -Z'. For instance everything in /var/www/html has the context:
The last part is usually the only thing that's important: 'httpd_sys_content_t'. Apache can't serve any content that doesn't have this type set, even if it has read access. If you copy a file to /var/www/html, context should be set for you automatically. If not, you can do 'chcon <file> -t httpd_sys_content_t' to fix it. Or you can do 'restorecon <file>' to set the context to whatever is appropriate for the directory it's in.
Other than contexts, there are boolean variables that you need to mess with very occasionally. For instance if you want your ftp server to be able to allow anonymous users to save files you need to do 'setsebool allow_ftpd_anon_write 1'. To find ftp related booleans, do 'getsebool -a | grep ftp.' They're usually pretty self explanatory.
That's most of what you need to know. If you check the logs (/var/log/secure on Red Hat/CentOS) it'll help with problems as well.
+1 for Samhain. Been using it for many years now and I think the best at what it does.
What about things like Fail2ban?
I know it's basic compared to many suites, but it's power is in the simplicity.
Just spotted there's another category with fail2ban in it....
Never used any, skip.
Always SELinux as I use Red Hat and best for support..
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Aitken wins League 1 award
Tuesday 10th December 2013
Stranraer boss Stephen Aitken has been voted Scottish League 1 Manager of the Month for November.
Aitken, who also landed the October award, guided the Stair Park club to away wins against Ayr United (6-3) and East Fife (2-1) before a 3-1 home victory over Airdrieonians.
Stranraer have climbed to third in the League 1 table ahead of this weekend's meeting with Brechin City at Stair Park.
SPFL monthly award winners 2013/14


text: Fred L. Drake writes: > Marc van Grootel writes: > > So the scope is 'hierarchical storage for bookmarks'?. But is > > a lossless conversion between XBEL and Netscape still a goal? If not > > I think that 'separator' should go since it serves no real purpose. > > I'd leave it in; making XBEL specific to bookmarking (rather than > bookmark extraction) does not mean that the requirement for supporting > everything supported by Navigator and MSIE goes away. If it can't do > that, it can't be effectively used as an interchange medium, which I > think it should. (That's what the tools offered here provide, after > all.) It's ok with me, leave it in. > > Greg Stein wrote: > > This is kind of silly. XML is intended to encode the "name" as the > > actual tag. Why push this down another level? Using an "owner" tag, you > ... > > XML is enough of an abstraction; you don't want to start creating > > additional layers in there. The tendency should be towards additional > > Marc van Grootel wrote: > > I think it can extend the life-time of the DTD. Maybe then at a later > > stage common conventions could make it into the DTD as an explicit > > I think Greg has a very good point. There's no reason that the > contents of <info> or <description> or <title> or anything else can't > be structured. The instance remains a well-formed XBEL document and > can be down-converted to valid XBEL easily if required. I also didn't mean to banish these more explicit elements if there's a good reason for them to be there. > > > element. This situation is better then defining only a few explicit > > elements for info which can lead to tag-abuse by different authors and > > Actually, the catch-all is a form of tag abuse, whereas introducing > new elements for specific applications is not. This doesn't mean that > there shouldn't be something like <meta>, only that we should be very > clear in the intended use of the element; it may not be as free-form > as we've left it at this point. (I still think captuing additional > data from Web pages is useful, and <meta> makes a lot of sense as a > mirror for data extracted from <meta> elements in the HTML documents.) Agreed. Both situations can lead to tag-abuse. For a first DTD I think the escape should be there (on-parole). > > > think they violate the idea of XML. I rather like one well-crafted DTD > > then having multiple DTD's with only minor differences. > > There should be one well-crafted base to start from, but as > information becomes more application-specific, it makes sense to use > "subclassed" DTDs. I have no problems with this; I just want to be > able to determine that the documents are XBEL documents, even if > actually of a "subclass", so that I can load them easily. But maybe > an architecture declaration would be just as useful. ;-) Right. Why twitch about that? :-) > > Maybe the 'name' attribute should be declared as NMTOKEN to restrict > > it to a name token. With <meta name="..">my data</meta> the content is > > This is good, if <meta> is kept. > > > One of the reasons for putting the url itself in an attribute would be > > the stricter constraints of CDATA and being able to make it > > #REQUIRED. As element content the parser cannot check if the element > > This is a good reason; I support this. > > > I looked through my bookmark list and there were several url's that > > looked like: > > > > http://someserver/somepage.html&var=x > [URL data discussion...] > > The appropriate solution is probably to spit out character > references for special characters (specifically, "<" and "&"). This > is trivial to implement, and the input would have to be handled > correctly according to XML rules anyway. There is no need to invoke > additional standards here; "URL encoding" is irrelevant in XML, and > has everything to do with the HTTP requests. Bookmarks are not > limited to the http: scheme, so why should we need that particular > encoding? Well some sort of encoding was in order. I picked the first one that came to me. What it boils down to that just sticking an url somewhere is not enough. These kind of issues should be clearly documented and belong to the DTD (the informal part). > > > Do we have to fix a limit for the depth of recursion or should this be > > left to every application. Maybe we should say that an XBEL > > application should at least be able to handle a depth of x folders. > > No. The DTD & associated documentation is about a data model, not > processing limitations. This issue is strictly an processing issue. I don't say it's absolutely necessary. But it's a consequence of our datamodel and somehwere there should be a hint about this. The DTD does not consist only of the formal data model but also other aspects that cannot be expressed formally in a DTD. Things like extra constraints on data etc (like the URL stuff). Marc --- Marc van Grootel email@example.com


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The following commentary does not necessarily reflect the views of AgWeb or Farm Journal Media. The opinions expressed below are the author's own.
The Grain Hedge Team provides a macro-focused daily view of the world's grain markets. Kevin McNew received a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and his master's and Ph.D. degrees in Economics from North Carolina State University. He spent 10 years as a Professor of Economics with the University of Maryland and Montana State University focusing on commodity markets and is widely regarded for his ability to boil-down complex economic situations into easy-to-understand concepts for applied life.
Corn futures had a very quiet overnight session, trading unchanged to a penny lower. Ethanol crush numbers will be out today and it will be important to see how a falling ethanol crush margin is impacting weekly production. Since April 4th ethanol crush margins in Iowa have collapsed nearly 50%, driven lower by falling ethanol and DDG prices. Last week the ethanol crush margin averaged $2.91 per bushel which was the lowest figure since February.
The Chinese government sold 92% of soybeans offered in a state auction on Tuesday. The average price was $680 per tonne and well above the floor price established by the government for the sale. Old crop prices may find support from this sale during the day session as Chinese demand has been a concern given negative crush margins and a huge quantity of soybeans imported during the month of April. Old crop soybean traders will be looking towards NOPA crush numbers, released Thursday at 11AM central time. This report will show crushings during April and be closely watched following the USDA raising their crush expectation by 10 million bushels in the May USDA report.
The wheat complex moved a bit lower in the overnight session with Chicago Wheat declining 5 ½ cents and Minneapolis Wheat shedding 2 ¾ cents. Despite some selling in the overnight session, concerns about the planting pace for spring wheat will continue to keep the market on edge. Weather in North Dakota and Minnesota has spring wheat well behind pace only showing 34% planted compared to the five year average of 58 percent planted. Although we have a three day window of planting, which producers are currently taking advantage of, the 6-10 day forecast is showing more moisture for the Spring Wheat areas which could slow the pace even further as we approach crop insurance deadlines at the end of May and beginning of June.
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Chatsworth, CA, United States, 2006/11/18 - The IntelliProbe, E-Control Systems new Bluetooth Wireless Temperature Probe, is the only completely wireless temperature logging solution on the market.
E-Control Systems, Inc., a trusted leader of monitoring hardware and software products for the foodservice industry, presents its new IntelliProbe Wireless Temperature Probe now available for immediate delivery.
No need to worry about dangling wires into food or burning wires on the stove. The IntelliProbe features an iButton reader at its base for reading iButton data tags. Coin sized buttons can be easily installed at any inspection station. Operators checking that station simply touch the base of the IntelliProbe to the button which automatically brings up that stations checklist or schedule.
IntelliProbe combined with the IntelliCheck provides a complete mobile temperature logging solution. Press the button on the IntelliProbe to measure temperatures, and the data is automatically unloaded to your computer for convenient retrieval at a later time. IntelliCheck stores all of your sensitive data in a secure central location for easy retrieval from any computer on your network.
IntelliCheck is a complete web-based handheld PDA for taking product temperature readings, managing and deploying school HACCP inspection programs and HACCP temperature monitoring for the Food Service Industry. IntelliCheck includes an integrated corrective action system that makes sure operators fix problems as soon as they are detected.
IntelliCheck is designed to eliminate cumbersome form-based data collection. No more filling out checklist by hand and stuffing them into a filing cabinet. With this Intelli PDA you simply press a single button and let the system do the rest. All the data is automatically uploaded to the central server.
IntelliProbe Bluetooth Wireless probe and IntelliCheck PDA are designed to work in conjunction with E-Control Systems IntelliSense family of HACCP wireless temperature monitoring solutions, which are low cost and provide all the hardware and software elements needed to monitor equipment and processes in the foodservice industry. Targeted markets include School Districts, Healthcare, and QSRs. Temperature monitoring and other data is collected through Wireless Temperature Sensor Units (IntelliSensor), transmitted wirelessly to an IntelliGate Unit that consolidates, encrypts and sends the data over Ethernet or Wireless Ethernet (WiFi) networks. Data can then be viewed with a standard web browser anywhere over the web. Abnormal conditions (alerts) generated by the system are sent over e-mail, cell phones, or pagers.
About E-Control Systems, Inc.
E-Control Systems, Inc. (econtrolsystems.com) is the emerging leader for NAFEM Data Protocol compliant hardware and software for the food service industry. Its enterprise management and information software allows easy integration and automation of any size restaurant or commercial kitchen. Its scalable architecture and SQL compliant database makes this system useful in single location, 10-location, or 10,000-location installations. Its software is used in many commercial equipment for the food service industry including walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-ins, under-counters, grills, fryers, ice machines, washers, and many more. These integrated solutions leverage state-of-the-art technologies and innovative practices to enhance performance, profitability, and competitive advantage.
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Indicators of Regulatory Management Systems
This report presents detailed results on the quality of regulatory management systems, following the survey conducted in 2005-6. The goal of this report is to compare regulatory quality assurance systems; to measure progress and understand trends over time across countries, and to identify general patterns of regulatory management practice. Following initial discussions over the survey instrument in 2005, they survey was circulated in June 2005 and the results, corresponding to 2005, were then collected with final submissions received in Spring 2006. This paper has been revised following comments received from delegates in the Autumn 2006 and Spring 2007. The current set of results also links to previous regulatory governance indicators collected by the OECD in 1998 and 2000. Some of the early phase issues in terms of checks and a correction of the understanding of the concepts led to a revision of previous 1998 estimates. Therefore, this report is based on the corrected results for 1998 and 2000 received from the countries that had been surveyed then. These results also feed into the OECD Project on "Management in Government" (OECD (2007), "Towards Better Measurement of government", OECD Working Papers on Public Governance, 2007/2, OECD Publishing. Doi:110.1787/301575636734). This paper restricts itself to a descriptive presentation of the materials collected. Further methodological work will be undertaken as this project evolves to conduct more technical statistical analysis and build aggregated indicators. This work benefited from insights and comments from OECD colleagues. The authors are particularly grateful to Rolf Alter, Josef Konvitz, Glen Hepburn and Nick Manning for their comments, as well as to Peter Ladegaard who participated in some of the initial work. The authors are also indebted to Sander Wagner for statistical assistance.
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An Introduction to Botox and Other Injectables
by Michael C. Edwards, MD, FACS
Botox Cosmetic the brand name for botulinum toxin type A. It is the purified form of the toxin and when injected in small doses into specific muscles, blocks the chemical signals that cause muscles to contract. When the muscles can't tighten, the overlying skin appears smoother and less wrinkled.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botox as a temporary treatment for moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows. But it can be used to treat other facial wrinkles as well as off label.
Not all facial wrinkles benefit from Botox Cosmetic injections and it won't reverse wrinkling caused by sun damage. Your skin type, skin thickness and degree of wrinkling all play a role in determining whether these injections are effective for you. The number of injections needed depends on many factors, including your facial features, the extent of the wrinkling and the specific area being treated.
Botox Cosmetic treatment requires no downtime and you can resume your normal daily activities almost immediately. You'll notice results within a few days, but the full effect takes about two weeks. Once the effect is seen, it takes three to six months for the affected muscles to begin functioning again.
To maintain your look, you need follow-up injections every few months. Botox must only be used under a doctor's care. It can cause adverse reactions if it's administered incorrectly. Look for a doctor who is board-certified and make sure of their experience with Botox.
Facial Fillers
Facial fillers are not all alike. Injectables and fillers include a variety of materials, which last for different lengths of time and have different effects and uses. With so many products on the market, finding the injectable filler most suitable for your condition can be confusing.
Juvederm: composed of hyaluronic acid (HA) which is a natural component of the cell walls in our bodies and is therefore not foreign. Juvederm is used for facial wrinkles and folds. The substance is biocompatible, and the body naturally absorbs it after about six to nine months. The effect may last as long as a year.
Restylane: another hyaluronic acid product, approved by the FDA in December 2003, that reduces facial wrinkles, particularly around the mouth and nose. Treatments can last six months or more. There is said to be more discomfort and post-procedure swelling with Restylane injection.
Radiesse: For filling wrinkles and folds, especially around the mouth and nose, Radiesse treatment may lasts two years or more. Radiesse, formerly Radience, is a compound of calcium hydroxyl apatite microspheres that are suspended in a carboxymethylcellulose gel. The gel contains an organic compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, as well as glycerin and sterile water. Thin connective tissue forms around the microspheres so that the microspheres act as a filler that remains permanently implanted at the site.
Sculptra: is a synthetic Poly-L-lactic acid material. The material has been commonly used in dissolvable stitches and soft tissue implants is a biocompatible injection that increases the thickness of the skin to treat skin folds and hollow or sunken areas of the face. It lasts about two years. This treatment was recently introduced in the United States.
Artefill: consists of synthetic microspheres suspended in bovine (cow) collagen. It is FDA-approved as a wrinkle filler for smile lines but is also used off-label for lip augmentation, acne scars, and more. One of ArteFill's main appeals is its permanency however it does currently require skin testing prior to use.
Collagen: may improve deep and fine wrinkles on the forehead, crow's feet, laugh lines, frown lines, scars, thin lips, naso-labial folds (deep folds produced by sagging skin that hangs from the nose to the mouth), vermilion border wrinkles (wrinkles that accumulate around the mouth), or depressed scars. The benefits are immediate and last about three months. Skin testing is required to avoid the risk of an allergic reaction.
Fat: can improve the appearance of an aging forehead and eyes, and reduce scars. Fat fillers can also plump up hollow cheeks, fill in stubborn facial lines, or change your lips from thin to supple. The filler consists of fat taken from one part of your body and moved into the area of your body to be treated.


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Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert
If you share an interest in quantitative analysis, this latest effort from ESPN Stats & Information is worth your time.
The research staff ranked more than 13,000 draft choices to identify the best draft class in the history of each NFL franchise, dating to the start of the modern draft in 1967. Each team has been seeded 1-32, and a "tournament" will ensue to determine the best draft class of all time. Fans can begin voting Thursday.
The rankings are based on the following criteria: Hall of Fame, MVP awards, first- and second-team All-Pro selections, Pro Bowls, offensive and defensive player of the year, rookie of the year awards, and participation in the Super Bowl.
You need an Insider subscription to view the entire project, but I can give you the results for each NFC North team:
Chicago: 1981. Includes offensive lineman Keith Van Horne (Round 1) and linebacker Mike Singletary (Round 2).
Detroit: 1989. Includes running back Barry Sanders (Round 1) and cornerback Ray Crockett (Round 4).
Green Bay: 1990. Includes safety LeRoy Butler (Round 2) and linebacker Bryce Paup (Round 6).
Minnesota: 1967. Includes defensive lineman Alan Page (Round 1) and defensive back Bob Bryant (Round 7).


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T-code (OBA4)
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting global Setting
Line Items
Define Tolerance Group for Employees
In this activity, you predefine various amount limits for your employees with which you determine:
• the maximum document amount the employee is authorized to post
• the maximum amount the employee can enter as a line item in a customer or vendor account
• the maximum cash discount percentage the employee can grant in a line item
• the maximum acceptable tolerance for payment differences for the employee.
You can also define tolerances without specifying a tolerance group. Leave the field Grp empty in this case. The stored tolerances are then valid for all employees who are not allocated to a group. There must be at least one entry for every company code.
You can also specify tolerances for clearing procedures depending on your customers or vendors.
In the system, sample tolerances are defined for the standard company codes.
If you have defined differing tolerance groups, you then have to assign your employees to a certain tolerance group. To do this, select the activity "Assign users to tolerance groups" . This is where you enter your employees under the relevant groups.
The Tolerance Group is the used for defining the upper limit for a particular employee user for allowing him to post a transaction within the limit assigned to the user using this option. An employee cannot post any transaction which falls beyond the tolerance limits/amount fixed for him under this option.
Select the option New Entries
Define the Limits for a particular group by assigning the values in the various fields. Once limit are assigned the employees will be able to post the transaction within that limit only.


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1.) Jastrian - FlutterHope (Ambient)
2.) Archie - Desire (Radio Edit) (Electronic/Trance)
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text: Sorry for the late response GamblinFool. Absolutely!!! Todd designed the AMNPS for use in an electric smoker (MES) and I highly recommend it. He also has a good selection of different wood pellets for it and the best customer service around. Drop him a line or give him a call and I'm sure he will answer any and all questions you may have.