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A couple of years ago I knew where to download them from (IRC), but now I have forgotten server and channel. Shouldn't be to difficult to find again, as soon as I get a Sony eReader.
When I start again with ebooks, I will buy them as pbooks and get them as ebooks elsewhere. I think that would qualify as fair use. However, I am not paying twice for a book, and never with any DRM.
Sometimes I DL the ebook, read it, and buy the book as soon as it's out as paperback. I know this is not fair use at all, but I like to see it as "try before you buy". After all, in my usual bookshop I can return a book after 7 days with no reason at all, and I read faster than that. Don't get me wrong, I don't usually return books, but I could.
I don't agree with the current business model for most ebook sellers, and I am not buying any ebook until this changes. Paper seems to be only a small part of the price of a pbook. Printing house, delivery, and bookshop are not needed for ebooks... eBooks cut the costs hugely compared with pbooks, yet the consumer pays the same or almost the same. It's wrong.
Give me cheap, open ebooks, and they will have me as a consumer. On the mean time, trees will keep getting the chop.
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When I served in the first Bush Administration, I had something called my "sugar packet goals." Those were three goals that I had written on the back of a sugar packet that were entirely confidential. Not even my closest aides and deputies knew them. Indeed, they were part of a long list of goals that had been approved by the Secretary and were integrated into the White House budgets. Yet, given the politics above, around and below, it served me over time to focus on what was most important; keep it short and simple and be discreet about it.
If we sat on the National Security Council today, what would be our "sugar packet goals?" What are the most important issues facing the members - the President, Vice President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affair and their chief advisors, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of National Intelligence?
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A NORTH-EAST radio station could face legal action after a clip was broadcast criticising an ex-employee's work and making a derogatory comment about her breasts.
The woman is taking legal advice against Darlington-based Star Radio North East and has complained to communications watchdog Ofcom.
The link - apparently part of a series taking a swipe at rival North-East radio stations - was broadcast after she left to work for TFM Radio, based in Thornaby, near Stockton.
The link uses an extract apparently taken from US television comedy My Name Is Earl to refer to her as the "hot chick with the nice 'taters".
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The link ends by making a further derogatory comment about a second staff member.
Earlier this year, the station, which broadcasts across Darlington, County Durham and North Yorkshire, changed its format after trialling ten different music styles in ten days.
The Northern Echo understands station managing director Mark Reason emailed the former employee telling her that he ordered the promotional clip to be removed immediately after it was broadcast.
He told the woman that programme director Robin Banks had attempted to call to apologise.
Mr Reason declined to comment last night.
Star Radio parent company UKRD chief executive William Rogers also refused to discuss the clip.
UKRD was recently named Number 1 Sunday Times Top 100 Best Company to Work For for the third year in a row.
Earlier this year, Mr Rogers was the keynote speaker at an Acas conference on values and engagement within the workplace. Mr Rogers said the company focused on a "values based culture".
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Buoyed by back-to-school demand, global notebook shipments are expected to grow 4.3% sequentially in the third quarter of 2014 before taking a dive of 1.1% in the fourth quarter, according to Digitimes Research.
In August and September 2014 vendors are expected to release new units and will hold promotional events to push sales which in addition to US$249 units from Microsoft will push up shipments during the third quarter.
The 4.3% increase in the third quarter will bring the ratio of overall notebook shipments to 48.7 in the first half of the year and 51.3 in the second half, said Digitimes Research.
Hewlett-Packard (HP) is expected to maintain a strong hold in the enterprise and education segments while Acer expects to see 30% on-year growth in the second half of 2014.
In terms of ODMs, Compal Electronics is expected to surpass Quanta Computer in the second half and the two makers are expected to hold a combined 70% share in the fourth quarter, added Digitimes Research.
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Optimum, the telecommunications company that acquired Bresnan Communications last year, announced on Monday that its internet subscribers now have access to ESPN3, a service that streams ESPN programming on computers, phones and tablets.
And that means, for example, that if you're nowhere near a TV on Dec. 1 when the Montana State Bobcats play the winner of the Villanova-Stony Brook game, you can stream it on your iPhone with the WatchESPN app.
Or maybe international cricket's your thing. Well, you can watch tonight's big West Indies vs. Bangladesh match.
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Cablevision Systems Corp. today announced the availability of ESPN3 to Optimum Online customers. Just in time for the conclusion of the college football regular season, the upcoming playoffs and bowl season, Optimum Online subscribers can watch and follow multiple events simultaneously on WatchESPN.com on their personal computer at no additional cost.
Optimum Online customers have access to ESPN3's coverage of thousands of live events, replays and upcoming games all year round, including basketball, football, NCAA Championships, soccer, baseball, tennis, golf, cricket and more. Recent events are archived and available for on-demand replay. Sports fans can move between up to 30 events on WatchESPN.com, keeping up with all the action. ESPN3 is also available on XBox to Optimum Online customers with an Xbox LIVE Gold membership.
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Dr. Michael Thompson, internationally recognized child psychologist and author, will provide a free presentation on his book, "The Pressured Child: Freeing our kids from performance overdrive and helping them find success in school and life."
The "Connect Effect" presentation is set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25 in the Rogers High School field house. Prior to his presentation there will be a free community health fair beginning at 6 p.m. in the school's commons area.
Day care is available for children ages 3 (potty trained) through 11 by calling (Monday through Friday) Nettie DuBois at 763-241-3400, ext. 5000 no later than Feb. 21.
Thompson has more than 35 years as a clinical psychologist, school consultant and international speaker on the subjects of children, schools and parenting. He has written nine books focusing on the emotional lives of boys, friendships and social cruelty in childhood, the impact of summer camp experiences on child development, the tensions that arise in the parent-teacher relationships, and psychological aspects of school leadership. He works with independent schools and public school districts throughout the U.S., and with international schools in Europe, Asia and South America.
Staff attending Thompson's presentation may apply for continuing education credits. Earlier that day Thompson will be the keynote speaker for a day-long student event, Monday, Feb. 25 at Rogers High School.
Thompson's presentation is sponsored by ISD 728, ROADS Foundation, Rogers Lions, Eyewest Vision, Angeno's Pizza, MEADA of Wright County, The Bank of Elk River, Wal-Mart and Health Source Chiropractic.
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Sometimes it's the simplest little tricks that can make a big difference in our work. Back in February, for example, I wrote about using carabiners on my backpack to help me keep track of my keys. Recently, I stumbled across an unexpected use for rubber bands.
Brian and many others may love teaching with chalk, but it's no big secret to anyone who pays attention to my online activities that I am a huge fan of using colored markers and whiteboards in the classroom. There are two problems that I encounter with markers, however: first, they have a tendency to roll off the desk at the front of the classroom, and second, when it's time to leave I never know which markers are mine and which belong to the classroom. (Very minor problems, I know.) I don't remember when I first did this, but I've started to wrap a rubber band around each of the markers. Now, the marker can't roll at all, and mine are the only ones in the classroom with a rubber band around each one, making it easy for me to grab those that belong to me when it's time to leave.
The point here is less, "Hey, use rubber bands with your colored markers!" and more "Sometimes easy solutions to irritating–albeit minor–challenges are found in unexpected places."
What are some of your "simple little tricks"? Let's hear from you in the comments!
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Follow the Money - The Climate in Archviz
3D visualization artists are in a field that has seen significant changes in recent years, and we are tasked with stretching beyond traditional approaches to working and doing business.
I spoke to four major players in visualization, including artists, educators, and business development professionals. Their insights about client relations, technological trends, advancements, and challenges help to illuminate the continuing development of the Viz industry. By all accounts it will be the ability to remain flexible and mindful of new opportunities and innovations that will allow digital artists to thrive, and determine the future viability of 3D Visualization.
Since everyone we spoke to is quite busy—which is a good sign in itself—it made sense to raise only three questions, hoping to boil down the intricacies of the business as much as possible.
Who Weighed In?
Robert Becker, CEO of Presenting Architecture. Presenting Architecture is a comprehensive curated resource directory of architectural presentation specialists, including communication experts, physical model makers, photographers, and visualization artists. www.presentingarchitecture.com
Ted Boardman, Authorized Autodesk Master for 3ds Max, educator, trainer, award-winning author, and columnist. Ted has enriched the world of 3D visualization from its earliest days and continues to contribute to the community through writings and seminars. www.tbmax.com
Lon Grohs, Vice President, Business Development at Chaos Group. A past principal at Neoscape, Lon works with Chaos Group partners and customers, developing strategic market initiatives and promoting advancements in rendering technology. www.chaosgroup.com
Kitty Li, Founder and Managing Partner at LIK Group, and Co-Chair of the Asian/American Designers Forum. LIK Group is a full-service studio, serving the architecture, building, and real estate development industries. www.likgroup.com
Q: How has the typical client profile changed over the last 5 years?
Lon: Follow the money. Having seen AEC from multiple perspectives, it is clear that developers and owners make up the growing majority of high-end Viz clients. Developers assume more financial risk and have more at stake.
Kitty: It is usually preferable for us to work with the end user of the products we produce. Even when multiple organizations are involved on a visualization project, the ultimate decision comes from the person who is paying it. For 90 percent of our projects, our fee comes from the developers direct or indirect billing.
Ted: As an educator, my clients are architects, developers, and contractors who would like to incorporate 3D visualization into their in-house workflow. Five years ago, clients were ready to roll up their sleeves and learn 3ds Max. Today, I typically have clients requesting that I only "teach them to do photorealistic renderings." The marketing of many 3D packages has led them to believe that the process of visualization is simple, but they are not prepared for the depth of knowledge required to produce exceptional work.
Robert: Diversification is just smart business. My typical client has changed a little bit to smaller firms—and not always architects, but often planners and developers looking to show their venues in early conceptual design. From everything I have seen, far more of the visualization work has been in-sourced than many people might think. SketchUp is the basic in-house solution, and just before the big slow-down, many assumed that a lot of work was getting sent out to cheaper overseas shops. Though that did start to happen, I'd say upwards of 80 percent of all visualization is done by architects in-house. During the downturn, architecture firms wanted to keep their staff busy. The thing all visualization firms will have to do is to make standout presentations and provide a product that is beyond what can be done by architects themselves.
Q: What are some of the emerging technologies and mindsets that will help to shape the future of the way we work?
Lon: Software that that takes advantage of cutting-edge hardware may be the most significant factor to consider. New architecture called Kepler is the evolution of the current Fermi. NVIDIA just announced Maximus 2.0, using Kepler architecture, opening the door for real-time ray tracing and global illumination. Beyond quality of work, this directly affects the artists' quality of life. CG artists can actually go home at 6 PM instead of 6 AM the next morning. Tasks such as look development (materials and lighting) can be accomplished in hours, not days.
Software continues to improve. VRay Real Time and VRay for Maya are both maturing, and are more powerful than ever before. Real-time rendering engines will affect the industry immeasurably.
Robert: 3d printing is going to boom; it's getting quicker, better, and cheaper. Animation may become the norm even on smaller projects. The firms that can efficiently incorporate new technologies as well as grow on the artistic side well will benefit greatly.
Kitty: Hardware advancement will help the efficiency of production, but visualization, by nature, is a creative production process and will always rely on talented artists. The fact that tools are getting better can only help.
Ted: In the near term, some productivity gains can be accomplished by specialization. More use of compositing software such as Autodesk Composite or Adobe After Effects allow projects to be created in layers that are more easily and efficiently manipulated and edited "on-the-fly" to provide a richer experience for the client.
In the long run, computer games technology and workflow should become more important to 3D Viz by providing a rich and far-reaching immersive experience that can be accessed and viewed on a wide range of devices.
Q: Considering the far reach of 3D work in entertainment and AEC, which areas of the industry show the most potential for growth? And in what parts of the world?
Lon: AEC is a very strong market for Viz. The importance of gaming is that it has been at the forefront of getting CG directly into the hands of millions of people.
Canada, Brazil, and Australia are major players even now, but the thing to be aware of is the trend toward localization. In places where there is growth in construction there will be growth in the local Viz market. As things in the global market slowed, the element of risk became more influential in decision making. Issues concerning communication and cultural differences helped to fuel the widespread inclination to work locally. Also important to consider is the relative scale of CG production houses around the world. Top ranked companies in the US rarely exceed 50 employees, whereas in Asia a large Viz house can have as many as 2,500 people. It's even conceivable that, as things improve and relative values of currency evolve, the US could become a viable outsourcing option.
Ted: I don't see any one industry becoming a "growth" industry other than the occasional bubble and, given the global nature of communications, I'm not sure that any one part of the world offers more potential than others.
Robert: Interactive gaming will grow and many companies will market their AEC products in some form where interactivity in Viz will be used more extensively.
Whichever course the Viz industry may take in the future, it is clear that as artists we will need to evolve in our thinking, planning, and execution both of the business of art, and the art of business.


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1 of 1 people found the following review helpfulAugust 02, 2011Reviewer: Rory in Florida* Whenever I get that chocolate cookie feeling, I grab one of these awesome cookies! I love the chocolate ones. They are big and one cookie holds you off if you are watching carbs and sugar intake. I would definitely recommend these to a friend!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpfulJune 11, 2011Reviewer: carol w in California* Gluten free *and* sugar free -- must be a miracle! I tried the ginger spice cookies & liked them so much I'm ordering another batch.
Too many manufacturers operate on the assumption that if a person is dieting s/he must be addicted to extremely sweet foods. Not the case with this bakery. More cake-like than most cookies, the ginger spice is just slightly sweet and has a little ginger "bite" to the flavor -- delicate enough to accompany a cup of tea, spicy enough to hold up to a strong cup of coffee. For a special treat, I like one warmed & topped with a scoop of low-carb ice cream -- that appeals to the non low-carbers at my house, too.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpfulApril 02, 2011Reviewer: Karen in Maryland* I tried all three flavors. They are amazingly good for a low-carb cookie. The Cocoa-licious has a good, deep chocolate flavor. The Ginger Spice reminds me of my grandma's spice cookies. I thought the Strawberry-Banana could use a bit more flavor, but was still not bad. Definitely buying more.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpfulMarch 14, 2011Reviewer: John in Wisconsin* These are decent-tasting. I was expecting much more stiff/dry cookies, but these are actually pretty soft (even without microwaving). Not indulgent, but a decent cookie substitute, as long as you're not expecting a full fat/sugar cookie taste.This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Cocoa-licious
January 11, 2014Reviewer: Ruth in New York* You don't miss the carbs! These are flavorful, moist, homemade good.This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Coconut Macaroon
November 01, 2013Reviewer: Holly in Washington* I love the cookies, and it is so hard to find good treats you can eat when your diet is very restrictive!This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Coconut Macaroon
September 29, 2013Reviewer: Jessica in Texas* I love these after coming off hcg these are amazing. Macaroon is my favorite.. Only flavor I don't care for is strawberry banana.
June 30, 2013Reviewer: Rachel in California* These are AWESOME!!! I love them!! I put them in the freezer packed in bundles of two and eat them for breakfast. I wish they made more flavors!!! Strawberry Banana are yummie!!!This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Strawberry-Banana Blitz
March 24, 2013Reviewer: sara in New Jersey* These cookies are ok. Dry frozen. Cake like at room temp., not sweet. They are good for fiber & are not addictive so they're good for dieters. They make great frozen cookie reddi whip sandwiches. They're not a cookie that you eat by itself. It needs a sweet counter part to balance & compliment the not too sweet flavor. Over all I'd buy again because no other cookie has the same nutrition for this amount of $. Prepared treats are pricey.This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Cocoa-licious
January 25, 2013Reviewer: A customer in Georgia* I have tried the chocolate, ginger, and coconut. I like them all. I like the coconut best, it's filling and pound cake like. The chocolate is dark flavored. Ginger is lightly flavored but I would prefer more spice. I think the choco-mint ones will be great! That's my next purchase. I do not eat sugar or fake sugar subs. Only Stevia so if you use splenda etc.. you may not think they are sweet enough and they do have the cooling after effect of the xylitol. Again that is the nature. They are the best I have found so far but again I am strict about sweeteners. I love cookies and these are great
January 17, 2013Reviewer: John in Wisconsin* The coconut macaroon is a real winner. These are shaped like real coconut macaroons; they are not big and flat like the other cookies from this brand. Really good coconut taste. I used to buy the famous brand of macaroons in the yellow can, but did not like that they had so much sugar(honey). These are not quite as rich, but are a very good substitute.This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Coconut Macaroon
January 01, 2013Reviewer: Pamela in Louisiana* Awesome dessert. Nice to have no guilt treats.
October 10, 2012Reviewer: melanie in Maryland* Delicious! These cookies are soft and chewy and SO FILLING. I have to stay away from sugar, carbs and fat - which leaves out most sugar free cookies (LOADED with fats). These cookies are delicious and satisfying and feel like cheating! They aren't super sweet, but it does not take away from their flavor. No, they won't taste good if you've just eaten a pack of OREOS...but if you've been away from sugar for a bit, they will taste WONDERFUL.
September 16, 2012Reviewer: A customer in Wyoming* These cookies are great.
September 03, 2012Reviewer: SHARON in California* I said yes to cookies. So should you! These cookies are great. They have slightly different consistency or texture than regular cookies, a little drier. But they are great for low carbers. The chocolate is best, very moist.
April 23, 2012Reviewer: Elizabeth in New York* These cookies are soft and flavorful. I like both the cocoa and ginger spice. Can't wait to try the strawberry!!!
April 11, 2012Reviewer: Charmayne in New Jersey* With the LC lifestyle you are somewhat limited as to what you can eat without sending your blood sugar out of control. But this sugar free cookie is great tasting and just hits the spot when you need a treat.This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Old Fashioned Ginger Spice
March 21, 2012Reviewer: Barbara in Washington* I have tried the Ginger Spice cookies and really enjoyed them. Guilt free! So I ordered the Strawberry-Banana Blitz and can only assume that they were really good as well-- the raccoons got my entire last order of Netrition products when a relative forgot to get the box from our front porch. There was nothing left of the cookies except the packaging. Ordering three more packages today and plan to be here when they arrive!
March 20, 2012Reviewer: John in Tennessee* Excellent cookies. I love them. They satisfy my cookie cravings...
March 09, 2012Reviewer: Roxanne in Florida* I missed the taste of cookies on my low carb diet and these are great! Full of fiber and you wouldn't know it. For desert, I warm one (cocoa-licious flavor) in the microwave with some Monin sugar free sauce (chocolate)on top and top it with sugar free whipped cream. Tastes like a brownie sundae to me. I have tried all flavors. If you're only going to try one flavor, pick the cocoa-licious - I think it is far better than the others.
February 10, 2012Reviewer: Loretta in Oregon* I've tried many, many sugar-free cookies over the years. Meh... usually the flavor is okay (or worse), but they are almost ALWAYS dry as dog bones!
But these... YUM!! I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised when I ate my first one. They are VERY tasty, and just-right moist. In fact, I just ordered more today, and am trying the Strawberry-Banana Blitz along with my order for the delicious Ginger Spice.
And they didn't skimp on the spices for the Ginger Spice cookies. They remind me of homemade spice cookies. Mmmmmm...
So YES, I say yes to Yes! Cookies. ;-)This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Old Fashioned Ginger Spice
January 25, 2012Reviewer: Terri in Florida* Received these wonderful soft cookies today--the first time tried, and I am thrilled with everything about them!! They are as good as any soft, chocolate cookie I have had--sugar-free or other. I am thrilled that I can have them on my low-carb diet! I think they are like a good brownie also. Tried the Strawberry-Banana also--they are good--but chocolate is my favorite. I would recommend them to anyone! I also have frozen some of them, so they can last a while. I love them!This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Cocoa-licious
November 17, 2011Reviewer: Jack in Texas* Very pleased with the Ginger cookie. Flavor is good and cookie is moist and soft. Not as happy with the Cocoa-licious. Found it a little dry and not as good a flavor as expected. Ordering additional Ginger Spice.This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Old Fashioned Ginger Spice
October 23, 2011Reviewer: Deborah in New York* These are really nice when you are craving cookies and can't handle the sugar carbs. You can microwave for a few seconds to warm them up - especially the ginger spice ones - with a nice sugar free hot apple cider (also on this website!) mmmm
September 22, 2011Reviewer: TODD in New York* LOVE THEM! DELICIOUS HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
July 14, 2011Reviewer: Pamela J in Wisconsin* These are the most awesome cookies I have ever tasted for zero carbs. I like chocolate in the morning with my coffee, and the chocolate cookie does the trick, plus, it is very filling. Because I eat high protein, the added fiber to my diet is a must and a plus. I am ready to now try the other flavors as well.This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Cocoa-licious
May 21, 2011Reviewer: A customer in Louisiana* Cocoa-licious is Coco-deLicious! If you ever had devil's food cookies, they taste very similar to them. They tend to be very dry. Don't try to eat a whole cookie at once, break it off into pieces.
Definitely recommend!This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Cocoa-licious
May 20, 2011Reviewer: Kristen in Nevada* These are so delicious! For best taste heat them up, but only for about 10 seconds, maybe 15. Any more and the glaze on top will melt and then turn hard. I don't even like fruity flavored things normally, but I decided to give these a try. I liked them so much I ate half of them in one sitting!This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Strawberry-Banana Blitz
May 14, 2011Reviewer: Louise in Arizona* As a chocoholic trying to eat low carb, these are a godsend! No of course they're not like Pepperidge Farm, but they are very good, and satisfy that craving very well. They help me stay on track and are well worth the price.This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Cocoa-licious
April 29, 2011Reviewer: A customer in North Carolina* These cookies are so good- especially for a low-carb diet....you can eat three at a time and your blood sugar is NOT affected- I'm hooked!
April 26, 2011Reviewer: A customer in North Carolina* I love these cookies and they have virtually no effect on my blood sugar! Try them- especially the cocoa-licious and the strawberry-banana blitz!!
April 10, 2011Reviewer: Christiana in Colorado* Sooooooo good! And one is sufficient. Low carb and gluten free - perfect combination, and a low, low calorie count too. Who could ask for more?!This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Old Fashioned Ginger Spice
April 05, 2011Reviewer: Marsha in District of Columbia* These cookies are tasty and delicious with no after taste.This review is specific to Sugar Free Cookies, Cocoa-licious


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As a teacher, I see exactly what these instructors are trying to do. I like my Serpas, but it's their class, and they are the ones taking responsibility for everyone in it.
I guess what I don't get about the "fraction of an inch change of drawstroke" is how these people are drawing when they don't have the Serpa button to operate. Are they curling their trigger fingers and pressing them against the holster then? Probably not, right?
Are they instead putting all four fingers on the grip, thus not taking a firing grip until the gun is out of the holster? Probably not that, either.
If they know anything at all, they're probably drawing from those other holsters with their index fingers extended straight along the holster/gun. That is the standard taught everywhere as far as I know.
If you just do exactly that with a Serpa, you should be fine. The key in my mind was to forget about trying to operate a button and simply draw the pistol the way I always do, with the trigger finger out straight for safety. Maybe others don't touch the holster with their trigger fingers when they do that; I always have.
On the other hand, failures locking guns into the holster are a bigger problem. I only use mine for USPSA and range time, so I haven't had that issue. But I remember when Brigid's failed on her--and it was clean.
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A 27-year-old Irving man who police say is connected to three rapes might be responsible for about 10 more sexual assaults, an official said Thursday.
An iPod seized from Jesus Madrid-Dubon's mother's Dallas home contained videos of about 10 women being attacked, Deputy Chief Gil Garza said Thursday at a news conference.
Madrid-Dubon was arrested Friday after a 16-year-old girl told police that he abducted her at gunpoint and sexually assaulted her Feb. 6 in a white SUV. She also told police he recorded video of the attack, but she was not one of the women in the videos, Garza said.
One of the victims seen in the iPod videos was a woman who told police she was raped in August, Garza said. Madrid-Dubon had been a suspect in the attack, but police officials said they hadn't been able to tie him to it. He is being charged Thursday, Garza said.
Police say they are currently investigating one other rape connected to Madrid-Dubon, but hope more of the victims would come forward. They said victims could leave a message for sexual assault detectives at 214-790-1359.
Garza also said it's possible that not all of the offenses took place in the city of Dallas.
He has used a pink Taser, a handgun and a knife to threaten the women in the attacks, police said. Police said Madrid-Dubon used social media sites KIK and MOCO Space to lure victims to assaults with him Jan. 7 and in August.
The Jan. 7 victim told police Madrid-Dubon picked her up for a date and went from "being normal to just snapping out of nowhere."
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A worker trapped 200 feet in the air was rescued after getting injured on the job.
MISSOURI CITY, Missouri - A man injured while working at the Missouri City Power Plant had
to be rescued by firefighters.
Randy Reynolds fractured his leg while working Tuesday morning.
He had to be rescued because he was about 200 feet in the air.
Reynolds watched as several fire departments arrived, looked
above to see news helicopters hovering, and
could not believe all the attention being paid to
his unlucky fall.
The plant, at 22225 N.E. 210 Highway in Missouri City, is owned
and operated by Independence Power and Light.
Marty Barker, manager of production at the plant, says Reynolds
was preparing to repair equipment. He had to climb ladders
and go through a door to get to the repair location, and somehow
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Reynolds has been an employee of Independence Power and Light
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Here is a basic overview in regard to the details of my treatment. At the end, I have listed my personal likes/dislikes & other items. I had a bottom tooth that was distinctly out of place & I did not love my smile. When looking at photos of myself, I was always drawn to the way my teeth looked. I had braces as a child but did not wear my retainer as prescribed.
My son is currently receiving orthodontic treatment so I decided to take advantage of the family discount. The initial consultation involved images taken of my teeth. I also sat with the doctor & explained what I was looking for (expectations). He completed and exam and made recommendations based on what he saw. From there, he gave me options in regard to how my teeth could be corrected. He indicated that I was a good candidate for invisalign. It was his opinion that since I was not looking for complicated adjustments, invisalign would work just fine. He did give me the option for traditional braces.
The reason that I chose invisalign really boiled down to price. The cost of ceramic braces & invisalign were nearly identical. As an incentive, I was offered an additional discount and a reasonable pay plan if I chose invisalign.
To get started with invisalign, you have to have a series of molds taken of your teeth. There is nothing out of the ordinary about these molds. To some it may be uncomfortable but the procedure itself is not unique. After the molds are taken, the orthodontist sends the molds to invisalign & electronically sends an RX. From there, the trays are made to specification. It took 3 weeks to receive my trays.
For the original treatment, I had 15 trays upper and lower. I am now on tray 11. After tray 15, I will be going in for refinements. Some of my teeth are stubborn and require new trays to fine tune alignment. I have 7 attachments which were applied at tray 3. There are two on top & 5 on the bottom. My treatment overall has been noneventful which is just the way I like it. I am given 4 trays between visits. The doctor checks my teeth & I am on my way. I am happy with the results so far. Invisalign has served its purpose.
Below are my personal experiences with the product. I have read many reviews and let me preface that this is MY experience. You may or may not have the exact same issues. I want to be clear that it isn't fair to declare invisalign a poor product because you experience pain or minor annoyances. Trust me, any kind of treatment involving tooth movement is painful. Some things should be accepted as being part of the experience good or bad.
1. My doctor was VERY clear in expressing that invisalign requires a lot of self discipline. If you aren't willing to commit or have trouble with this, don't get invisalign. It won't work.
2. My doctor advised that no matter what traditional metal braces are "Gold". It is a tried and true product. Although invisalign serves the purpose just fine, there is no other product that works as well as traditional braces.
3. Both invisalign and braces hurt. It is unavoidable.
4. Invisalign is not invisable and shouldn't be considered as such. Nothing is invisable.
5. I find invisalign to be inconvenient for spontaneous moments. I have found that sampling food unexpectedly is kind of a pain. I always have to say "hold on, let me take my trays out." With traditional braces, you don't have that problem. This doesn't happen often, but it does happen.
6. My attachments are rough to the touch. They rub my mouth & cause sores when I eat.
7. The edges of the trays are sometimes rough & rub sore spots in my mouth. I have taken a nail file to it from time to time. The soreness goes away after a few days.
8. The trays develop an odor after a few days. No matter how clean I keep my teeth & the trays, they smell.
9. I feel my trays all the time. Sometimes it gets on my nerves.
10. My lips stay very dry. I use LOTS of chapstick.
11. My lisp never went away.
12. My trays dry out often. Drink plenty of water to help with this.
13. There are only 3 people that I work with who know I am in treatment. No one else has noticed that I am wearing trays.
14. Use a reputable orthodontist.
15. You get what you pay for.
16. Don't be afraid to ask questions. It is OK to demand to be informed of your treatment. Also, let your doctor know if something is wrong.
17. I had to have some of my teeth shaved to make room in my mouth. I found this to be the most unpleasant part of the experience. It was not painful.
18. My attachments are not all that noticeable. You can probably see them if you look hard & I point them out to you.
Overall, Invisalign is a good product. I am not disappointed in my choice. In comparison to traditional braces, I find them to be equal in terms of comfort. I don't think one product is better than the other. It is really a matter of what you want in regard to appearance & involvement.


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LINCOLN, Neb.-- Average retail gasoline prices in Lincoln have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.37/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 146 gas outlets in Lincoln. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.49/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Including the change in gas prices in Lincoln during the past week, prices Sunday were 31.4 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 13.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 16.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 12.3 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
"Beginning the month with the lowest pump prices since 2010 is a nice way to start August, but it's unlikely that we'll see gasoline production from coast to coast running as high in August as we'd seen during July," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Gregg Laskoski.
"In recent years we've seen August refinery utilization slip a bit below July numbers and if that happens we may see prices increase especially in areas where consumers are flocking to enjoy the remainder of the summer driving season," he added.


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Jon Bon Jovi is pictured in the Hamptons with his oldest daughter, Stephanie, 14.
Jon married his high school sweetheart Dorothea Hurley, together they have 4 children; Stephanie Rose , 14, Jesse James Louis, 12, Jacob Hurley, 5, Romeo Jon, 3.
He really keep his kids away from photographers, "I have a relationship" with the photographers, he says. "When they show up, my kids go to the left and I go to the right, and they take their pictures of me."
I grew up in the same town that Bon Jovi lives in now, I saw him out and about a few times. I remember seeing him and Dorothea in Gap Kids once. He also had Jacob in the hospital I worked at, but I was off when they were in. I do know that Dorothea had natural childbirth up to that point, and all of her babies were big.


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OAK PARK HEIGHTS — Unable to maintain its pace from a solid first half, the Stillwater girls' soccer team finally cracked as Mounds View broke through for the lone goal in a 1-0 Suburban East Conference victory on Thursday at Pony Stadium.
The Ponies (2-3 SEC, 6-4), who have been decimated by injuries, played well for the most part against the conference-leader Mustangs (5-0, 9-0). Mounds View has outscored its conference opponents by a combined 21-2 this season.
Stillwater is still missing several players because of a variety of injuries and played with just three bench players available on Thursday.
"We don't have the subs, and we have girls that haven't played a lot of minutes and now they're thrown into playing a lot of minutes it does make a difference," Ponies coach Mike Huber said. "Definitely with the injury thing and all things considered with playing the eighth-ranked team in the state and they're undefeated, even though you lose 1-0 it's not a great thing, but there's some positives to take out of it, too."
Rachel Boyer broke a scoreless tie in the 56th minute on an assist by Heather Ley. Mounds View's pressure began with a corner kick that returned to the box a few times and the Ponies were unable to clear it before Boyer punched it in after a scramble in traffic.
"For the first half we actually played very well," Huber said. "We were aggressive and we had them on their heels at times. The second half we just ran out of gas. Our passes were off and we were chasing it over the place in the second half."
Stillwater actually held a 3-2 edge in shots on goal during the first half, but the Mustangs took over while outshooting the Ponies 9-1 after the intermission.
Christina Bartingale finished with 10 saves for the Ponies, who will likely be without several players for Saturday's game with Burnsville.
"Hopefully we can get some of our injured players back next week," Huber said.
Mounds View 0 1 — 1
Stillwater 0 0 — 0
MV — 56:00 — Rachel Boyer (Heather Ley)
Shots on goal — MV: 11; St: 4.
Corner kicks — MV: 6; St: 2.
Fouls — MV: 9; St: 14.
Goalie saves — MV: Erika Johnson 4; St: Christina Bartingale 10.
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A Cassette Pillow to rest your weary head as you dream of the golden days of analog, Monsieur or Madame?
You've probably already seen the meme about how the kids of today likely don't understand the connection between the common pencil and the cassette tape (spoiler: you could use the pencil to rotate a cassette's spindle and advance the tape forward or backward during repair or an attempt to save battery power on your portable cassette player). While this is as true as it is amusing, the day really is fast approaching when people won't even know what a cassette tape was.
In the days before digital media changed everything, the compact cassette tape was your best option for bringing music with you when on the go. Whether you carted around a boom box like the punk who gets Vulcan neck gripped by Spock on the bus in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home or you more politely kept your music to yourself with headphones and a Sony Walkman, you probably also carried around a backpack that was filled to overflowing with cassette tapes. (There was probably a pencil or two in there, too, for the aforementioned purpose if not actual homework).
A Cassette Pillow makes a better place to rest your head than a boom box, but if you're going to act like a punk, then Federation officers from the future are going to treat you like a punk, punk.
Cassette Pillow for the Tapeheads
If you grew up in the '70s, '80s, or '90s, the image of a cassette tape probably stirs certain feelings of nostalgia in your warm, old, analog heart. We used them to make mix tapes for our friends (and maybe woo potential love interests), record band practice, interview both knowing and unknowing subjects (I still have a cassette tape of prank phone calls that were made by… people I may or may not know), program our VIC-20s, and lift our favorite songs — static and all — off the radio.
Nope. The RIAA didn't like us back then, either. Remember how home taping was killing the music industry? Some might argue that it didn't do a good enough job, but that's another discussion for another post on another day.
The Cassette Pillow was designed to comfort those of us who remember — either fondly or not so fondly — the yesteryears when the cassette tape was a valid media device and not an ironic hipster prop or quaint tech museum artifact.
Whether you're throwing an '80s party or you just like to outfit your love seat with a little retro flair, the Cassette Pillow measures 18 x 12 x 4 inches and weighs about a pound. As Amazon user Paola tells us: "This pillow is of great quality. Fabric is very soft. Great size. Bigger than I expected. It's a great price, too."
Get your own Cassette Pillow and make a mix tape of your dreams today!


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LOI NGOC NGUYEN M.Sc, B.Sc, RRT,CPFT
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To obtain a position in Regulatory Affair Profession in order to develop essential skills and gain experiences in the areas of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance of drugs, biologics and medical devices.
Master of Science in Regulatory Affair 04/2012, College of Professional Study-Northeastern University-Boston Massachusetts- USA. Cumulative GPA: 3.57
Relevant coursework: Drug and Medical Device Regulations; New Drug Development; Biologics Development; Medical Device Development; Human Experimentation; Food, Drug and Medical Device Laws; Japan Medical Device Regulations & Registration; The FDA: Creation, Behavior and Regulatory; Regulations of Generic and Biosimilar Products; Advertising and Promotion of Drugs and Medical Devices.
Bachelor of Science-Respiratory Care; 08/15/2008; University of Texas medical Branch (UTMB)-Galveston, Texas – USA. Cumulative GPA: 3.48
Associate Applied Science-Respiratory Care, May 2006, San Jacinto College-Texas- USA Cumulative GPA: 3.72
Doctor of Dentistry, 1992 , Medical & Medicine University in Ho Chi Minh City-Viet Nam.
Bachelor of Art- Business Administration -Tourist and Hospitality Management-,1997, Tourist Faculty of Ha Noi Open University.-Viet Nam
• NBRC's RRT Credential; Registry #:95474
• NBRC's CPFT Credential; Registry #:95474
• Texas' RCP licensure , License number: 18401,
• Certificates of BLS, ACLS and PALS issued by American Heart Association.
• Active member of The Regulatory Affairs Professional Society ( RAPS)
• Active member of The American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)
• UTMB's Academic Scholarship Award Fall 2007-2008.
• Dean's Honor List, San Jacinto College-Central , 6 consecutive semesters 2003 to 2006
• The National Dean's Honor List of the year 2005.
• Lubrizol Scholarship and Recognition Award of 2005
• Phi Theta Kappa Active Member since 2004
1. Regulatory:
• Knowledge of clinical trial clinical site management and monitoring, Informed Consent Document, Investigator's Brochure and other trial related documents, IRBs, sponsor and investor obligations and other regulations related to human subject protection.
• Knowledge of various regulatory activities like dossier filing and submission , technical documents like CTDs and eCTDs
• Knowledge of key regulatory submissions like IND,NDA/BLA, IDE, 510(k), PMA, HDE,
• Knowledge of US regulations for Drugs, Biologics and Medical Devices, Overview of Japan Medical Devices regulations and submission.
• Knowledge of US FDA's regulations on Post-Approval requirements, Reporting, Labeling and Advertising/Promotion, off label promotion, generics and biosimilar products
• Ability to assume multitask and pay attention to details
• Ability to function well as a member of the team and build relationship between Regulatory Affairs department and other areas of the organization
• Ability to learn and stay abreast of regulations pertinent to food, drug, biologic, and medical device.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to manage tiny nuances of data in a multigigabyte documents that are thousands of page long
• Experience working with diverse cultures and cross functional team.
• Experience working with technical documentation.
• Experience with project management and adherence to time schedules.
• Excellent English in speaking, reading and demonstrated strong writing/technical writing skills
2. Respiratory: Almost six (6) year experiences in performing all tasks and duties of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in hospital setting such as patient assessment, deliver and monitor respiratory care treatments and interventions, education patient and family for asthma and COPD management , home care and pulmonary rehabilitation and so forth.
3. Sales & marketing pharmaceutical products: Almost ten (10) year experiences in pharmaceutical industry demonstrated the leadership in sales & marketing activities .
• Establish the sales and distribution network for GlaxoWelcome and Tridem Pharma in the South of VietNam,
• Co-ordinate with Regulatory Affair Department to collect data of the clinical trials , support the preparation and submission of the dossiers to the Vietnamese Ministry of Health ( VietNam MOH)
• Recruit and train the sales force staffs as Medical Representative.
• Known by Chief Representative of GlaxoWelcome Viet Nam as "Innovative, dynamic, dedicated, and dependable employee".
* 04/2009 until now:Respiratory Therapist, Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital at Clear Lake, Houston TX.
* 11/2008 – 04/2009: Respiratory Therapist, Triumph Health Care at Clear Lake Houston TX.
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I have had my implants for 9 years & will be seeing a new surgeon to explore options, I have recurring mastitis in only one breast, the one I had a hematoma after initial BA. Am I more likely to have recurring issues with new implants also? I have been told I am almost all implant now, there isn't much of me left, although I am excited to have much smaller breasts I am not sure I want to go without any implant at all, unless I am certain to have recurrent infection/scar tissue/complications etc.
Am I Likely to Have A Recurring Infection with New Implants After Years of Issues?
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Recurrent breast implant infections
Another option is the use of fat grafing. You may want to visit Dr. Khoobehi in New Orleans, Lousiana. In one instance of mulitple recurrent infections, I was able to achieve a long term solution with a latissimus muscle flap and off label use of intra-luminal antibiotics.
Learn more: http://www.bodysculptor.com/
Recurrent problems of breasts
If you are having recurrent infections of the breast, if may be related to your implalnts. You may need to consider removing them for a while and then possibly replacing them at a later time. But you should have a consult first.
Learn more: http://www.stevenwallachmd.com
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TV Checking. The Glyn, Mills bank in London, England last week began checking signatures on bank checks via television. During World War II the bank's records were moved to Osterley Park, ten miles outside London; the bank does not now have enough room in London to move all the records back. So to check a signature or any record, a clerk in Osterley Park simply holds the original in front of a TV camera and it appears on a small screen on the desk of a bank official in London.
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I've had work in the past. I'm 77 and would like a mini lift.Should i tell the doctor I only have $5,000. ?I live in New York
Is it Possible to Get a Mini Lift in NY for $5,000?
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Its probably possible to get a minilift somewhere for $5000 but I think most reputable surgeons charge a bit more somewhere in the 7500 range. Also this can be done under local anesthesia with minimal sedation. Refer to website below for further information.
Learn more: http://www.sluplift.com
Cheap Facelifts -You may get what you pay for - Buyer Beware
Caveat Emptor is Latin for "let the buyer beware" It is only natural that you want the best value for money and Plastic Surgery often falls into one of these categories. Perspective patients often call board certified plastic surgeons offices or try to bargain for the best price indicating that Dr. "X" will do the same surgery for less. I am sure someone will do the surgery for a low price, but in selecting this person are you limiting your choices to someone least qualified to do the surgery? Most important is the skill and experience of the surgeon. Are you comparing the same number of years of training and experience between doctors? Always check out his/her before and after photos and ask to see long term results and most of all that he is trained and a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with extensive experience over many years in Brow Lifts. Check your surgeon out with some online research. The best way to find one is to start with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with extensive experience over many years. . A good place to start is "find a doctor" on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (see reference) or American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons web sites.
If money is the critical issue of whether you can have this procedure then consider contacting a local University Plastic Surgery Residency program. They often can offer reduced rates for a resident to do the surgery under the guidance of a faculty member. Other ways to reduce costs if appropriate to your situation is to have the procedure done under local anesthesia and in an outpatient surgery center then within a hospital if your health and surgeon and PMD indicate this is a reasonable option.
Learn more: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/
Price for a mini facelift
I think if that is all the money you have I would suggest you tell the surgeon up front and they can tell you what they are willing to do for that amount, it might be something besides a min facelift that they suggest though.
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Can the surgery you need be done for $5000?
In general, the cost of a mini facelift with any given surgeon depends on their experience, commitment to care, and what they feel to be a fair price for the effort and expertise involved in the entire process - from surgery through full healing.
In general, surgeons who charge much, much less than the area's average rate do so for a reason. Remember, "you get what you pay for."
Your best bet might be a university hospital plastic or facial plastic surgery training clinic. There, surgeons in training are proctored through surgery by experienced surgeons, and the patient generally pays a discounted rate. These clinics are increasingly rare, and slots are scarce, but they still exist. Call your local medical school department of surgery to inquire.
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Mini lift for 5000 in newyork
That is possible. But I sure would reconsider finding someone to do it for that much. You get what you pay for sometimes. Find someone that will do a good job. Shortcuts get you shortcut results. Below is a video to illustrate our answer better. We have other informative videos and information on our website and a link is included to help you find us.
Is it Possible to Get a Mini Lift in NY for $5,000?
Anything is possible but the real question that you should be asking is: "what would it cost me to get the best Minimal incision Face Lift, that I can get?"
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Minilift for $5000/
Financial considerations are real concerns to patients and I do take them seriously when giving advice. You have to be real careful here because if you shop around enough you will find someone to do something to you for whatever you can afford. Whether it's the right procedure for you and the right venue (office or outpatient center) is something you need to be careful about. Get several opinions. Many physicians also offer financing plans and that may be something to consider as well for you.
Learn more: http://www.palmbeachface.com/s-lift.html
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The Bavarians lost their first league match last weekend, and while their president is on amicable terms with die Rothosen's CEO, he warned that his side are ready to bounce back
Uli Hoeness has claimed that Hamburg will be facing Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga at the worst possible time following their late defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.
The Bavarians gifted their opponents a 2-1 victory after Jerome Boateng's own goal at the death ended their unbeaten start to the league campaign, but now must attempt to make amends against die Rothosen, who have won three of their last four matches.
Hamburg CEO Carl Jarchow invited Hoeness to the Imtech Arena, the venue of Saturday's clash, to discuss footballing matters, and the Bayern president was in a spirited mood in the wake of their exchange when speaking to reporters the following morning.
"It's unlucky for Hamburg that we lost last week," he said. "I have great sympathy for them but we cannot back off because of the defeat against Leverkusen."
Hoeness then discussed his club's chances of triumphing in the Champions League and vowed that they will not spend beyond their means in their pursuit of the continental trophy.
"Football will survive as a source of entertainment and fun," he added. "Sure we want to win the Champions League, but only on a commercially reasonable basis."


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This will be about a group of teenagers who were on a camping trip but end up lost away from the main group. Each person carried some supplies so they can live for a few days but eventually have to find their way out. Or they could find some way to live in the given situation. Its all up to you. You are in the mountainous area of the NC Blue Ridge mountains. You MUST be a teenager and fighting and romance is aloud.
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It is difficult in a few, simple words to characterise this large family of flowers; even the experts will stop for a moment before launching into a long list of likely traits.
But somehow you just know an orchid when you see one. "Sexual" and "flamboyant" are words that often come to mind. And if someone says something or someone is "orchidaceous", you instantly get the picture.
There must be more than 20,000 species of orchid worldwide, and the horticulturalists have brought us thousands more hybrids.
They are the perfect plant present and the clever breeders have ensured their creations are now "ready to go" at every petrol station and supermarket.
Great deception
Most of the wild species are to be found in the tropics, particularly the more outrageous flowers; but even in the cooler climes of Britain, we can boast an impressive collection of orchids.
But there are plenty of gems with their own little piece of magic - like the fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera). Its flowers bear a remarkable likeness to an insect and it secretes a chemical signal that drives male digger wasps nuts.
The wasps try to copulate with the plant and get covered in pollen in the process.
Like many of our other wild flowers, orchids have suffered under the intensive land management practices of the past 50 years. Ploughed, sprayed, out-competed, dug up, mown, undergrazed - they've seen it all, and their numbers and their ranges have retreated.
Botanists now consider orchids to be at very high risk, as revealed in the recently published The Vascular Plant Red Data List for Great Britain. About a quarter are in a really quite parlous state.
Need for mouths
I recently had the pleasure of walking the chalk downlands of East Sussex with David Lang, a retired vet and passionate orchid man.
His profession brought him right up close to the countryside and he longs for the return of agricultural polices that cherish the landscape.
"It's pretty depressing, especially for those species that grew in damp meadows; or little old pastures that were grazed. People are no longer farming stock. The cows and the sheep have gone," he said.
"People are more aware now but trying to get councils not to mow their verges like billiard tables is like talking to a brick wall."
It is good to report that many of the conservation efforts are reaping rewards.
The spectacular lady's slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus), which was picked to near oblivion by the Edwardians and Victorians, and reduced to a single plant in Yorkshire, is responding well to a recolonisation project run by Kew Gardens.
More than 1,500 seedlings have been reared and put back in the places where it used to grow. The thinking was that the soil fungus with which the slipper has a symbiotic relationship would still persist in its old haunts. And so it has proved. Numbers are climbing.
Digital age
Other efforts have not fared so well. The critically endangered red helleborine (Cephalanthera rubra), a tall, pink, woodland plant, continues its retreat despite sensitive management.
And the fen orchid (Liparis loeselii), which has received a similar push to that of the slipper, has also largely failed to respond to the good intentions of conservationists.
It is possible we are not creating the precise habitat conditions required.
"I would love people to take more interest in the things that pollinate orchids; in some cases we don't know what the pollinators are," says David Lang.
"And now that people have got digital cameras with thumping big macro lenses, they can take good enough pictures for a lepidopterist or an entomologist to identify the insects that are doing it.
"That will influence the conservation strategy and the mosaic of habitats that we need."
The long quest
David has just completed a full colour guide to British and Irish orchids. He hopes it will fire a little enthusiasm in the amateur botanist whilst at the same time helping them to navigate these remarkable plants.
The colour pictures show the whole plant and close-up views; and the easy-to-read text includes notes on identification, habitat, pollination, and conservation.
For David, the book completes a very long journey. He caught the natural history bug at school; a classic case of a pupil inspired by a great biology teacher.
"But what really started it was finding a French book of watercolours in the biology lab library," he explains.
"It had all the orchids that would occur in Great Britain and I decided there and then that I would try to see them all. That was 1949 and since then I've travelled all over the UK. I've seen every one, save for the new one, the Lindisfarne orchid, on Holy Island."
Britain's Orchids is produced by English Nature, the UK government's independent wildlife advisor, and WILDGuides ltd. The book is priced at £15


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First off I'm glad you enjoyed the Clinic/Match, I just hope you learned something.
Second: You weren't the low score, I just checked again.
What everyone needs to understand, my clinics, CMP, High Power, Sniper, or any other venue I teach will not make you a good shooter.
What I hope to accomplish is give you the tools, referred to as Fundamentals of Marksmanship, that you can take home and practice, that practice, (Prefect Practice), that is what makes one a shooter.
One needs to take these fundamentals and build on them through practice and hard work.
I want to thank you for taking the time to drive up from FT CO to our Clinic/Match.
One thing I failed to do, and will do in my future classes is having the students fill out a critique sheet, offering suggestions where I can make my clinics better.
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By Tonnie Iredia
The popular saying that change is the only thing that is constant in life is difficult to sustain in Nigeria because things hardly change here. Indeed, the few changes which occur in our public affairs are usually negative. Thus, the expectation that the assumption of office, tomorrow, of a new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), would bring positive changes to the nation's justice delivery system may be elusive.
Oh yes, the deterioration in the Nigerian judiciary is enough to make an average citizen to despair. For too long, analysts consoled everyone with the argument that the bad eggs in the Judiciary were only at the lower levels making it look logical that all the ills can easily be resolved through the appellate system which offers an upward review of cases.
Today however, no one is sure if our higher courts are not doing more harm than the lower ones. Public affairs commentators who raised alarm as the situation worsened by the day were dubbed as alarmists and arm chair critics until some of our judges started behaving like policemen at checkpoints.
One of our greatest jurists, Chukwudifu Oputa, once revealed that there are lawyers in Nigeria who after having charged their own fees, charge extra for the judge! For our nation, such unwholesome behaviour happens more in election cases. The scandals are no less shameful today as they were in the past; a good example being the infamous role of our judiciary in the June 12, 1993 election.
The drama began when Justice Bassey Ikpeme, the "midnight judge" made a ruling a few hours to the casting of ballot to stop the conduct of the election. To the applause of the public, the electoral body ignored the ruling and went ahead with the election because Section 19 of the relevant Decree – No. 13 of 1993 ousted the jurisdiction of the court in the matter.
A few days later, an astonished populace got to know through the media that the then Chief Judge of Abuja, Justice Dahiru Saleh had made another ruling suspending further release of the results of the election and also issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the then Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Professor Humphrey Nwosu and his principal staff for non-compliance with the earlier ruling of Justice Ikpeme.
Incidentally, a persuasive road map had earlier been drawn by Justice G. A. Oguntade who was then at the court of appeal when he ruled that "where a court makes an order in contravention of a statutory provision which forbids it from makin
g such order, the order so made is null and void and no appeal need be filed against the order". Every other person with a legal background except Justice Saleh was able to recognize that the ruling of Oguntade being a superior court was on the basic principle of judicial precedent binding on high courts.
During the Abacha military era, government said it had to disband the 1998 local government election tribunals because, "petitions, allegations of bribe taking and even confessional statements by some members of the election tribunals threatened to undermine the credibility of the judicial process".
Unfortunately, the hope that our bad judiciary would go with the military has since been shattered as the problem has escalated since the return of democracy in 1999. During the 2011 elections, there were hundreds of ex-parte orders restraining INEC from accepting and recognizing some candidates nominated for elections by their political parties.
With more election cases to contend with than the election itself, the chairman of the commission, Prof Attahiru Jega had to formally draw the CJN's attention to what he called an "emerging trend in the political process where ex-parte orders are granted at the top of a hat by judges".
INEC's pain could not have been more than that of General Muhammadu Buhari who must have gathered from sources like the Wikileaks that the court victory secured by his opponent concerning the 2007 election was purchased. Within a short while, the fear that the manipulation of election cases was itself routed at the very top of the judiciary was brought to the fore by the shameful roles of our top most judges in such cases like the Sokoto governorship election petition.
It was a battle which threw the then CJN, Justice Katsina-Alu and the President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Ayo Salami into a big dungeon from where the judiciary is yet to resurrect following the ignoble showing of the National Judicial Council (NJC)
The NJC admitted that the CJN should not have gotten himself into the Sokoto case yet lacked the courage to blame him for doing so. Also, whereas it claimed that Justice Salami's allegation against the CJN was not true meaning that the Appeal Court President lied on oath, the NJC as an administrative body went ahead to penalize the 'proven' crime of perjury by ordering Salami to apologize to Katsina-Alu.
The entire episode which looked like a serialized television comedy opened up the Judiciary for the nation to see that Nigerian judges are not ghosts. They live among us; they oppress themselves; they pay lip service to the rule of law and its due process; they donot abide by the simple principles of natural justice; they donot just tell lies-they do so on oath; making it obvious that they are neither better nor worse than the rest of us.
Perhaps society can better appreciate our judges now that they have shown to us they are only human. The Judiciary on its own part needs to know that every societal group has its bad eggs and that they can be at any level in the group. Indeed, the leader may sometimes turn out to be the bad egg and when it so, the group must summon enough courage to embrace leadership change. If the NJC had had the courage to do so in the Katsina-Alu/ Salami feud, it would have made a greater mark instead of circumlocuting to avoid washing the dirty linen in public.
The tenure of Justice Musdapher ends today with very little change to the situation probably because the tenure was short. The new CJN, Justice Aloma Mukthar whose tenure begins tomorrow, is no doubt best positioned to break away from the old order and make her mark.
Luckily, she is known for her courage and dynamism being among the only 3 Justices who were able to rule that the 2007 Presidential election was as defective as the blind man saw it. Having thus established that she is incorruptible; to achieve her promise to lead by example and above board would be with ease.
As the first female chief registrar of the High Court in Kano State, first female judge in that state and in the whole of the north, first female Justice of the supreme court and now the first female CJN, she may be the first to begin, in the next 24 hours, the process of ending Nigeria's subsisting system of justice for sale.


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I'm looking at your back, and for a second, I forget where I am.
I don't get it, but you've grown so suddenly.
I made fun of your height, teased you, and lectured,
and called you a child. 'Til now, that was true.
I'm crying on the ground, at a loss, after you explain
my hands are those who give life, begging me not to shoot.
I said I didn't like guys who were shorter than me.
You left, telling me nothing, and I was all alone.
You just sit there holding me while I wail.
The gun has left my hand. I feel so small.
Next time we meet,
You won't be crying in sadness
You won't be worried any longer
You will see our bodies back to normal
You will see us complete
You won't need to wait anymore
You won't need to fix us again
Next time you cry.
You'll be weeping for joy!
And you'll never again have to say goodbye.
A/N: If you've read Ch 44 of the manga and beyond you'll understand the reference to Ed's back in the first poem. These were mainly about two of my fav Ed/Winry moments! I know you're out there, so please review! If you do, I'll write more. -NB-