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Updating to the Newest Available Operating System
Frequently asked questions:
Why do I need to update my computer?
Many of our most frequently used apps and services will soon require the update to the latest operating system to continue to work. Updating the OS is a healthy way to keep your computer functioning properly and keeps apps and system functions working efficiently.
With this update, one major additional function that users will appreciate is the ability to airdrop documents and files from a staff computer to an iPad.
What do I need to do before I update?
1. You will need to make sure you have a current backup. Please refer to KB Article KB#687 for instructions on Free File Sync (FFS) Backup System.
2. Check your computer through Self Service to see if you have enough disk space to run the update.
NOTE: The average NSD userspace is under 75GB on a district issued MacBook Air. You can check the amount of disk space available by opening Self Service (in the Applications folder) and running the 1st Aid: Accessible Disk Space policy. Instructions for using Self Service are in KB article #555.
3. You may need to clean up old files, music, pictures and movies. Please refer to KB Article #699 for instructions on cleaning up disc space.
When is the best time to run the update and how long will it take?
It is strongly recommended that the update be run at the end of your work day because it may take one to two hours to complete. If you start the update at the end of your day and follow the prompts from Self Service, your computer should be ready for you when you walk in the following morning.
Can I run the update at home?
No. As with all Self Service items, they may only be run while you are on the NSDPrivate network.
How do I install the update?
1. Plug your computer in to AC power.
2. Close ALL apps and browsers.
3. Confirm you are on the NSDPrivate network. (Menu bar > WiFi Icon > NSDPrivate checked)
4. Remove all peripherals from computer. (Dongle, external drives, or USB drives)
5. Open Self Service. (Applications folder > Self Service).
6. Select "El Capitan Update" in Self Service and follow the prompts. (Application Folder > Self Service > Category > Featured > El Capitan Update)
7. With the power cord plugged in and the lid open, walk away.
8. The following morning your computer will be waiting for you with a new, blue NSD Login Screen*.
*In the rare event that your computer screen is still showing the current dark grey login screen or a blurred image of the mountain, El Capitan, please contact Tech Support at x6688.
How do I know the update has started? Can I track its progress?
Once you have selected the "Update" button in
About half way through the update,
When your computer is
Please note:
The update is not complete if your screen is blurry.
Do not log on this screen.
If you are greeted with the blurry screen the morning after
Computers successfully completing the El Capitan update
You will know it is done if you have two lines of verbiage
How do I know when the update is complete?
When your computer returns the login screen, with a new NSD Login window, it is ready to use. In the rare event that your computer screen is still showing a blurred image of the mountain, El Capitan, please contact Tech Support at x6688.
What happens if my computer goes to sleep during the update?
Your computer's operating system (OS) will not allow your computer to go to sleep while it is running an update.
What happens if I accidentally close the lid during the update?
If you close the lid during the update the operating system will stall, then continue where it left off when you reopen the lid.
What happens if there are issues with my power cable, power adapter, or battery during the update?
The upgrade may fail to complete and your computer will be inoperable. In the rare event that this might occur, please contact the Technology Help Desk (x6688). You may need to bring it to the Technology department to complete the update.
What happens if I get prompted that my computer does not have enough disk space (memory) to run the update?
You will be prompted to consult KB article KB#699: "Freeing up Disk Space" in the menu list on the left side of the Self Service window. You may also ask your school's TRT, STS or the district Technology Help Desk (x6688) for assistance if needed.
Do I need to have my computer plugged into Ethernet to run the update?
No. The update will install wirelessly right from your workspace. In some instances, where the WiFi signal is weak, plugging your computer into a LIVE ethernet jack may be necessary. Alternatively, you can move your machine to a colleague's workspace where the wifi signal is stronger. You will need a Thunderbolt adapter in order to make an ethernet connection on the MacBook Air (available from your building's Librarian or STS). Please avoid running the update in places like your school's Library where after school events may be held and security may be an issue.
What will be different after the update?
There will be one obvious change: Once your computer has completed the update it will return to the login window and a new NSD Login screen will be present. Overall, the changes are "under the hood" and are meant to improve performance. The El Capitan update will not force you to learn new applications.
What happens if I don't perform the update?
Staff choosing to ignore the update will find eventually that certain applications will discontinue working. This will be problematic for lesson presentation, evaluation procedures, and communication with colleagues, students and parents.
If I choose not to perform the update, will I be forced to?
Yes. You must perform this update by October 14, 2016.


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Danny on Saturday's tough test against the Hornets
Town winger Danny Ward is relishing Saturday's npower Championship clash at home to Watford as he looks to continue his eye-catching run of form.
The former Bolton man has burst back onto the scene at Town with a series of impressive performances down the left flank coinciding with the team's run of three straight wins and six games unbeaten.
"We know we've got a great squad and we know we can do well in this League, but we needed to back that up on Saturdays by getting the wins. Some of the performances have been fantastic and everyone around the place is buzzing – we're excited for the next game. It's a good place to be at the moment," Danny told htafc.com.
The latest win came in front of the Sky TV cameras at heavily-fancied Blackpool and Danny believes this may have announced Town's arrival in the Championship to the rest of the division.
"We knew Blackpool are a good side – they had enjoyed a great start to the season – and we went there with a game-plan that came off. To get the three points is massive and I think it shows that there is nobody in this League we can't take three points from.
"We're not going to get carried away, but we didn't come into this League just looking to make up the numbers. We've always known we have the players in our squad to keep progressing and perhaps Monday's win has put a statement out to other teams."
Wardy's return to form has been heralded by the Town faithful and the winger explained that it is down to hard work on the training field with the Club's technical staff.
"I had a bad start this season, missing Cardiff through injury. 'Scanz' (Sean Scannell) was in there doing really well, but I got my chance we he picked up an injury and I've had to take it.
"I've worked with the Gaffer, 'Dusty' (Ian Miller) and 'Snods' (Glynn Snodin) to get my game right – mainly on my positional sense and on being more positive when I get the ball – to drive at the defence. They have great experience in football and listening to them has really helped me; I just need to keep my performances up now.
"A good thing at this Club is that you can't relax. Obviously I have 'Scanz' fighting for my position as well as Adam Hammill when he's back fit. I can't sit back; I have to keep working hard in training to keep my place in the team.
"There is a fantastic camaraderie between the lads though. Everyone gets on and has a good laugh – it's one of the best atmospheres I've been involved in.
"You get a little bit more time on the ball in the Championship too, but you're playing against better players. It's a good place to play football and I'm really enjoying it."
Next up for Danny and co is Saturday's home test against Gianfranco Zola's Hornets; a dangerous side with a very large squad of players to choose from.
"We want to win and we know that we have the players in our team to beat anybody in the League. We can't rest on things though – we have to work hard, putting 100% in. If we do that I'm sure we'll be alright.
"If we can pick up three points on Saturday we know we will go first and that is a bit of an incentive for us, although obviously Brighton play a bit later on. It's crazy to think we are effectively only four League places behind Liverpool at the moment – it's a good place to be! We're aiming to keep picking up the points and we're looking forward to Saturday."
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|The Three O's (Ophthalmologist vs. Optometrist vs. Opticians)
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Understanding the scope of practice of eye care professionals, specifically ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians, is key in knowing what provider to approach for your eye care needs. Keeping this information in mind can save you time, money, and most importantly, sight. Here is a quick overview of the training and qualifications of these providers in Tennessee.
Ophthalmologists (also known as Eye M.D.) are physicians who have undergone extensive training to specialize in eye care. To become an ophthalmologist, one must graduate from college, attend four years of medical training to earn a Medical or Osteopathic doctorate (M.D. or D.O.), then undergo an additional four years of medical and ophthalmologic residency training. These highly qualified physicians are licensed to perform the full spectrum of eye care. This includes, but is not limited to refraction, prescribing medical treatments such as antibiotics, and performing surgical treatments such as cataract removal. Some physicians may choose to continue their education with a one or two-year fellowship to obtain more detailed training in a subspecialty of ophthalmology such as pediatrics or ophthalmic and plastic surgery. Subspecialists such as these are qualified care for the most complex patients in their areas of expertise. To summarize, the ophthalmologist is an eye doctor with a minimum of eight years of formal training after college and is able to treat eye diseases both medically and surgically.
Optometrists are healthcare providers who are required to attend at least three years in college then undergo four years of education in optometry to obtain a doctorate in optometry (O.D.). Services provided by optometrists center around refractive problems in the eye (e.g. prescribing glasses and contacts) as well as diagnosis and treatment of vision changes. Some states, including Tennessee, also allow optometrists to prescribe certain oral medications and perform simple procedures such as injections to the external part of the eye. These providers are qualified to test and correct vision with glasses and contacts and to detect and manage a limited range of eye diseases. Importantly, these providers are not physicians (M.D. or D.O.) and therefore are not licensed to perform the vast majority surgical procedures.
Opticians are technicians that ensure that eyewear such as eyeglasses and contact lenses is designed, verified, and fitted appropriately. They are able to do this using prescriptions provided by ophthalmologists or optometrists, but they are not certified to diagnose eye diseases or write prescriptions themselves. Opticians are key in ensuring that all eyewear meets the needs of each client.
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Pisa – not only the Leaning Tower
In January, wasted with an overwhelming amount of work and terrible weather, I decided to book a weekend trip. The choice fell on Pisa. Tickets were really cheap, I always loved Italy and never get a chance to visit Pisa and its surroundings. Although the trip was quite spontaneous, thanks to Couchsurfing I managed to organize the whole stay at the very low budget. Before my trip, I heard a lot about how boring and not worth visiting Pisa is, but I can't agree with that opinion. If you're interested in what does it offer, besides the Leaning Tower, here you can find what you're looking for!
Getting started
My plane landed in Pisa at 9:30. Perfect time for a full day of sightseeing, but terrible when it comes to waking up before the flight. After 5 a.m. wake up I didn't have much energy, but the first time in a new city always gives extra motivation. The great thing about Pisa is the location of the airport. 2 km from the city center, with the cheap and easy 5 min mini-metro transfer, perfect for
Walk around Pisa
I set up a meeting with a fellow traveler, who was also visiting Pisa for the first time, at 10 at the Central Station. Although as I was a bit late, he moved our meeting point 200m further to Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. It's an oval plaza, surrounded by the street, with a small green area and the Vittorio Emanuele statue.
First sights
From there, we began our trip around the city. Instead of going straight to the Tower, we decided to start from smaller attractions. Talking all the way we headed towards the Giardino Scotto (known also as Cittadella Nuova) – an old fortress, located on the south bank of the river Arno. It has a really nice medieval architecture and supposedly a beautiful garden inside the fortification. Unfortunately, we didn't manage to find an open entrance, maybe it was too early?
After a short visit
Across the Arno river
After crossing the Arno river, we checked out a few smaller churches. Starting from the Chiesa di San Michele in Borgo, headed further to Piazza dei Cavalieri with the Chiesa di San Sisto. Then, strolling around the narrow streets, visited Chiesa di Santa Caterina. That one was not only empty but also very dark, we even had to use flashlights to see what's inside the side aisles. Still not sure if it really was open for the visitors…
To the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
Next, came the time for the main attraction – the Leaning Tower and the rest of the complex. You don't have to pay for the entrance to the Cathedral, but first, you need to get a free ticket from the ticket office. There you can also decide on visiting some paid attractions – either buy a single ticket or a whole pack for 2-3 attractions. We decided to skip climbing the Tower, but instead visited the whole Duomo complex – Cathedral, Baptisterium, and Campo Santo style Cemetary.
dei Miracoli
The Square of Miracles, also known as Piazza del Duomo with the whole Duomo complex is one of
Duomo di Pisa
Pisa's Cathedral is a Roman church built in the XI-XII century. Maybe not as impressive as Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, or Milan Cathedral, but it has some magic. I especially liked its surroundings – a huge green area, instead of the usual square placed between buildings. Also, the marble facade with bronze elements is very interesting and makes a beautiful composition with green grass.
Pisa Baptistery
While the Baptistery looks quite impressive from the outside, the interior can be a disappointment. Huge, two floors space, with only
Camposanto Monumentale
The Campo Santo cemetery feels more like a church's courtyard than the actual graveyard. Only some sarcophagi were left inside the galleries. Beside them, you can admire beautiful frescoes covering the walls – unfortunately not fully restored after WWII's bombings.
What else?
As I was heading to my host in Empoli and my companion was moving further to Siena, we finished our sightseeing around 3 p.m. with a late lunch after the visit to Piazza dei Miracoli. But there are also other things to see. I came back to Pisa for the last day of my trip and between spending time with my hosts, I managed to see few more spots.
Orto Botanico di Pisa
First Sunday's of the month in Italy are days with free entry to many museums. As I didn't have enough time for galleries, I decided to check out the Botanical Garden instead. Dating for the XVI century, it is the first university botanical garden in Europe, with a huge collection of different plants from all around the world. Despite in winter, it wasn't so impressive as it could be in spring or summer, I really enjoyed that place. Especially liked the small bamboo groves and the succulents garden.
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina
Unquestionably one of the Pisa's hidden gems! Tiny gothic church, built just on the riverbank. The smallest church I've ever seen, yet outstanding beautiful with its rich facade and lovely location. Interior is quite empty, but that place definitely shouldn't be missed by anyone!
Citadella di Pisa
The Old Citadel with its Guelph Tower is situated a bit off the tourist track, by the "last" bridge of the historical Old Town. The building may look a bit neglected, but it makes a nice element of the riverside view. You can also climb the tower – the view from the top should be really amazing, but sadly, I didn't get a chance to check it on my own.
Street art
Pisa is also quite known from its street art. Besides the famous Tuttomondo mural painted by American artist Keith Haring, you can admire lots of smaller, yet still interesting graffiti and paintings.
As you can see, Pisa is much more than just the Leaning Tower. While planning a visit to this city, it's worth to take more time for sightseeing. Don't waste your visit only on a quick run from the airport to the Tower and departure to another city.
Interested in the social Couchsurfing part of this trip? Check my post about Couchsurfing in


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Any person whether related to the environmental field or not, know very well that plants and the greenery, cleanliness and the nice surrounding always makes us feel good, no matter what are the reasons. When we go little in detail, the Clean and Green Surroundings have more far more benefits for our health and mind than we can ever imagine.
Why Eco-Elegant?
While giving the aesthetic benefits to your place, the Eco-Elegant Planters and Dustbins creates a pleasant environment for your surroundings and attract the positive vibes in a number of subtle ways. One can work or relax in the beautiful and clean spaces along with the greenery all around.
Importance of Plants at Home or Workplace-
"Studies have proven that house plants improve concentration and productivity (by up to 15%), reduce stress levels, and boost your mood."
Indoor Plants are good for both the visual appeal and the health perspective. Releasing the fresh air and eliminating the harmful toxins, they give us positive vibes along with increased productivity in our work.
While reducing the stress levels and boosting the mood, plants in the beautiful planters make everyplace perfect and vibrant whether it is your home or the workplace.
Health and happiness with clean surroundings-
The clutter-free environment gives you peace of mind plus the health and safety benefits. You can give away extra unused things to someone in need and if they are simply trash of no use, the dustbin can be the right place for this kind of stuff.
The waste bins offer affordable waste management that not only makes your space look beautiful but also give no reason for your neighbors to get offended because of scattered trash.
Some of us may not be well aware of the fact that clean surrounding can really lift up your mood, increase your work efficiency, create extra space for your belongings and also brings no. of influencing benefits to the onlooker. You can actually feel really good with the surrounding positive energy and boosted overall health with the clean and green surroundings.
Cleaning and Planting Activities are Therapeutic
Try taking out some of the time in your day to day schedule and you will feel the difference! Although not a very interesting thing to do, the cleaning activity can make your heart feel happy and the mind relaxed. The process of cleaning or spending time in planting your favourite plants in colourful planters provides a sense of satisfaction which can boost your mood, make you feel great and relieve stress.
The workplaces and personal areas can be improved in terms of creating extra spaces and clutter free environments to improve the amount of concentration in work and the quality of sleep in respective environments.
Along with all the said benefits, the unsaid thing is that- it will also add the value to your interior design and will look pleasing to you as well as the visitors.
To make your places look calm, soothing, beautiful and healthy- Contact Eco-Elegant today!


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Not the most creative title, but it does the job since I have a lot to share in a bunch of different areas!
Recent Product Sampling:
Vino de Milo
At a local gourmet foods store, I came across a brand called Vino de Milo. After doing a little research, I decided that I had to try their products! Not only do they make really nutritious flavorful foods…but the ingredients are so unique! Vino de Milo sent me 3 of their dressings to try as well as a jar of their roasted garlic salsa.
I'm usually a homemade salad dressing kind of girl, but Vino's dressings have become my favorite pre-made brand for sure. They are all made with a different type of high quality wine and this makes for such a rich, different flavor than any other dressing I've ever had. I don't like wine on its own, but I LOVE cooking with it…so I expected that the flavor profile of these dressings would be amazing. And they definitely were! I like how Vino took typical salad dressing flavors and reinvented them with the addition of high quality wines, spices, oils, and herbs! The roasted garlic was my favorite. I am a garlic lover through and through. The flavor was bold but not so much that it overpowered the foods that I put it on. I will be buying more for sure!
The salsa was another favorite as well! Not to hard to believe seeing as it was ROASTED GARLIC flavored. 🙂 Seeing a trend here? It mixed my love of typical mexican salsa with a more italian feel because of the garlic. Perfect for topping seafood with or even on eggs! Both of which were ways I enjoyed it! Chunky, fresh, and flavorful for sure!
Thanks Vino de Milo!
MoonShadows Farms
MoonShadows Farm makes all natural skin, home, and food products! I was lucky enough to sample a little bit of each with the package they sent me.
I got to try two of their handmade jams: Red and Black raspberry, as well as a bar of their natural peppermint soap! Oh my god…that soap smells good enough to eat. Not only is the aroma delicious, but it really invigorates your skin! It left me feeling tingly..haha!
The jam was smooth and perfectly sweet. Both varieties tasted like fresh fruit picked right off the bush! I like that they are sweetened naturally with fruit and have no added sugar. Why does sweet fruit need any added sugar anyway?! It's naturally so delicious!
Thanks MoonShadows!
College and Life Updates:
Bootcamp is going great! I am really loving having some structure to my workout schedule I find it not only helps with motivation but I haven't been fatigued or sore hardly at all because I am working different muscles and body parts everyday. One modification I have made is that instead of doing 5 minutes of straight steady state cardio between the different strength circuits (its really hard to get on and off machines without losing them at my gym), I've been doing a longer cardio workout before hand and then just short bursts (like 1-3 minutes) in between the strength portions. Works good for me and makes the workouts a bit more challenging since my fitness level is a little higher than what some of the workouts call for!
Also, school is going great as I mentioned yesterday! I just inquired about switching my major to a double since a lot of the International Relations classes overlap with a Pol. Sci. degree! Might as well get them both done right! And other exciting news that I hadn't known before is that my IR major REQUIRES study abroad. WOO HOO! I was planning on studying abroad but now nothing can stop me! Hehe!
One more college thing: I am not contributing to the newspaper as a health/fitness writer! This week I am coming up with a dorm friendly workout! Can't wait for it to be published! I'll share it with you all as well.
And the promised…
Health Myths Revealed:
I gathered these from a few different magazines I've read lately and I found them pretty interesting so I thought I'd share!
Red Wine is not necessarily the best: As far as health benefits from wine go, it's actually the alcohol (in small amounts) that boosts good cholesterol levels. This benefit can come from WHITE or RED wine. So drink what you like…but do it moderately.
Organic produce is no more nutritious than Conventional produce: The only thing that's different is that organic produce has less pesticides ..but as for nutrient/vitamin/mineral content they are exactly the same. And even with the difference in chemical amount, there have been no studies that have shown that ingesting the pesticides actually cause any harm. Only farmers who are exposed to massive amounts of pesticides daily have showed signs of disease.
Wheat is NOT wicked: You all know the popularity of the gluten-free diet fad lately. But unless you are actually allergic to wheat (which is LESS than 7% of the population!) then you are missing out on all the nutrients wheat has when you cut it out. It is an amazing source of folate and when you cut it out you may end up gaining weight actually! Eating wheat releases serotonin by the brain and keeps you more satisfied.
Raw veggies aren't always better: In fact, some veggies are more nutritious once they've been cooked! Tomatoes, for example, increase in their cancer fighting lycopene when stewed. Also, cooking veggies makes them more digestible and less harsh on our systems. But of course, raw veggies do have a place in our diet so a variety of cooked and uncooked veggies should be eaten!
Brown eggs are not better than white eggs: The only difference is that you're paying a HECK of a lot more for them! They have the same nutritional breakdown as regular, white eggs and unless the packaging specifies that they have added Omega-3's, you're not getting any more bang for your buck. The reason the eggs are brown is simply because they come from a different breed of hen.
Interesting info, right?
One more day to make submissions for this weeks Lend a {Healthy} Hand round up! This week is extra awesome because when you submit you'll be entered to win a HUGE grab bag giveaway I have going on! So definitely don't miss out!
See you tomorrow for the giveaway winner reveal and the weekly round-up! Can't wait to share all the good you've been doing this week!
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Todays's Healthy Help: Gave up my machine at the gym today for someone who was crunched for time!
3 responses to "Thursday Things"
Your outfit is so cute :)!
From a fellow college freshman, I think that is so cool that your newspaper has a health/fitness section and that you get to write for it! Congrats!
that is so cool about raw veggies thing, I always wondered. Congrats on being able to write for it. sounds like a perfect opportunity for you


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The Short List is our running list of notable short features available online. Every week, we share one short film which we think deserves to be watched by many. The short films included in our list can come from any country but has to be publicly available online.
Click here to see the full list of short films—you can also submit your own.
[dropcap size=big]C[/dropcap]hildish Gambino's new single, "This is America," raises a mirror revealing the American identity from the eyes of an insider. It's a burgeoning self-portrait, calling out in no vague terms how America literally dances around the issues that plague its nation, be it gun reform, racism, and consumerism to name just a few.
The music video, directed by Hiro Murai, offers Gambino's song imagery so resonant and beholding and with as much veracity as the music it's set to. In large sweeps of the camera, unadorned except for the scenes' business with razor-thin depth of field to match, Gambino's "This is America" weaves a narrative that unfurls with a nation's exponential ignorance and neglect. Racism? Shake it off. Gun violence? Bust out a hip and do the Gwara-gwara. But perhaps the most unflinching insight is one in which Gambino is directly involved: myopia that comes with fame and celebrity.
Being a product of it himself, Gambino's unmasked person, Donald Glover, has built a career in entertainment. His stint in Dan Harmon's cult-hit "Community" and his success as a musical debonair as Gambino don't go unnoticed and unrewarded. And in a way, he's telling us he's cursed to a perpetual manic dance because America doesn't bat its eye in leaving those who don't set themselves into its chosen mold in irreversible peril.
The closing shot, which slowly creeps out to a vast collection of cars and a beautiful damsel (SZA) hunkered on the hood of one of the cars, signals that he himself is now a part of the system. It's a sobering jolt of reality Gambino unleashes, and his work, untethered to its own greatness, leaves me floored.
Watch Childish Gambino's "This is America" by hitting the play button above or the video embedded below.
Let us know your thoughts on this week's "Short List" short and stay put 'till next week for a new one.


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Many of you have, or are, dynamic speakers. The volume of your voice varies a lot. This is great for the service, but can be a challenge for the soundman. He has to "ride" the fader to keep people's ears from bleeding during the loud parts and bring it back up for the softer times. This method is fine and works . . . sort of. Usually you catch the fader and bring it down a second after it gets loud. The compressor can take care of this for you.
The compressor will only allow a signal to get as loud as you want it. It will allow the signal to get to a specific volume that has been preset by you, and then it will start "squashing" or "compressing" anything that gets louder. You can adjust how much it compresses, when it kicks in, and a few other settings.
A good compressor will be quite transparent. You won't really notice it's there. You would notice when you bypassed it, but a listener shouldn't notice that the signal is being compressed. It should sound very natural. It will help to take the edge off of a mic. It will lower the volume where it needs, but still keep the intensity of the voice present. It basically smoothes out many of the peaks in the signal.
There is a little piece of equipment that many people have heard of, but don't really know what it does or how to use it. It's called a compressor.
With the increasing popularity of digital audio mixing consoles, we have more options in built-in compressors than ever before. Most digital consoles will have a built-in compressor option for each and every channel.
If you are interested in a compressor, we at RSI Audio recommend the Presonus ACP88. This is an 8-channel compressor. Presonus makes quality gear at decent prices. Like everything else we sell, we look for "bang-for-buck". There are more expensive compressors available, but Presonus will give you a good value.


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Fidelity Financial Services, Inc. v. Fink
RESPONDENT: Fink
LOCATION: United States Department of State
DECIDED BY: Rehnquist Court (1986-2005)
LOWER COURT: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
ARGUED: Nov 03, 1997
DECIDED: Jan 13, 1998
Michael P. Gaughan - Argued the cause for the petitioner
Richard V. Fink - Argued the cause for the respondent
Facts of the case
After purchasing a car, Diane Beasley gave Fidelity Financial Services, Inc. a promissory note for the purchase price. The car secured the note. 21 days later, Fidelity mailed Beasley the application to perfect its security interest under Missouri law. After Beasley filed for bankruptcy, Richard V. Fink, the trustee of Beasley's bankruptcy estate, moved to set aside Fidelity's security interest on the ground that the lien was a voidable preference under federal law. 11 USC section 547(c)(3)(B) prohibits the avoidance of a security interest for a loan used to acquire property if, among other things, the security interest is "perfected on or before 20 days after the debtor receives possession of such property." Fink argued that this "enabling loan" exception was inapposite because Fidelity had not perfected its interest within the 20-day period. Affirming the Bankruptcy Court and the District Court, the Court of Appeals held a transfer to be perfected when the transferee takes the last step required by state law to perfect its security interest.
May a creditor invoke 11 USC section 547(c)(3)(B)'s "enabling loan" exception if it performs the acts necessary to perfect its security interest more than 20 days after the debtor receives the property, but within a grace period provided by the otherwise applicable state law?
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Audio Transcription for Oral Argument - November 03, 1997 in Fidelity Financial Services, Inc. v. Fink
William H. Rehnquist:
We'll hear argument now in Number 96-11370, Fidelity Financial Services, Inc. v. Fink.
Mr. Gaughan.
Is that the correct pronunciation of your name?
Michael P. Gaughan:
Yes, Mr. Chief Justice--
William H. Rehnquist:
Please proceed.
Michael P. Gaughan:
--and may it please the Court:
This case involves an interpretation of the preference provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, found at 11 U.S.C. section 547.
That is on pages 1 through 5 of petitioner's brief.
The issue in a nutshell is whether or not the petitioner, Fidelity Financial Services, timely perfected its lien so as to qualify for the enabling loan exception provided in 547(c)(3).
It is undisputed that Fidelity satisfied all the requirements of 11 U.S.C. section 547 (c)(3), subsection (A).
The only other requirement is set forth in subsection (B).
That states that the security interest must be perfected on or before 20 days after the debtor receives possession of such property, meaning the financed property.
When a transfer is perfected is defined by the Bankruptcy Code at section 547(e)(1)(B).
That states that a transfer of an interest in property other than real property is perfected when a creditor on a simple contract cannot obtain a judicial lien which is superior to the interest of the transferee.
That determination must in turn be made by reference to State law, in this case Missouri State law.
Missouri has a statute... it's been on the books since 1965.
It's found at 301.600 Revised Statutes of Missouri.
It states that a lien on a motor vehicle or a trailer is perfected as of the time of its creation if certain steps are taken within 30 days.
It is undisputed that Fidelity satisfied all of the requirements of this State statute within 21 days at the earliest, 26 days at the latest.
William H. Rehnquist:
So it satisfied the requirement of Missouri law, as you said, but it did not do it within 20 days.
Michael P. Gaughan:
The physical act of perfecting the lien occurred outside of the 20-day grace period established in 547(c)(3).
However, under Missouri State law... that is correct.
Under Missouri State law, if the lien is perfected within 30 days it is deemed perfected as of the time of its creation.
Therefore, under those circumstances there would be no transfer for or on account of an antecedent debt under section 547(b)(2), or, alternatively, the creditor could raise the enabling loan shield under 547(c)(3).
Sandra Day O'Connor:
Well, it certainly is possible that Congress intended that its provision, the 20-day provision after receiving possession of the property is what governs.
Michael P. Gaughan:
Of course, Congress also included the 547(e)(1)(B) section, which incorporates State law, in defining when a transfer is perfected, and for preference purposes, of course, when a transfer occurs is when it is perfected, when it's made, and that incorporates State law, so State law is implicit in that consideration.
David H. Souter:
Then we have to accept the possibility that in place of the 30 days here it could be the 60 days in West Virginia, I think it is, it could be a year in some State, if some State wanted to take that position... in effect, there would be no guaranteed end point on your position.
Michael P. Gaughan:
I agree that in effect there would not necessarily be an end point.
However, up to this point, to my knowledge only 60 days is the longest limit that has been established, in West Virginia and I think in New Mexico for recreational vehicles.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
What happens in a State like Massachusetts, as I understand it, that has a shorter limit?


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W Adewole posted a topic in Contract AdministrationA Training Officer with authorization to use a SF182 to obligate funds and contract for training did not complete the routing process (BFM and comptroller signature was not acquired) of the SF182 before the training took place. Since the funding was available and the Government representative had the authority, is this action still an Unauthorized Commitment?
In the event of an unauthorized commitment where the COR directed the contractor to perform the work not called for/funded by the contract (CR), where the CO doesn't feel that the commitment meets the requirements for ratification set forth in FAR 1.602©(3) and refuses to ratify, what are the options for the government and contractor? Specifically, the contractor can submit a claim or sue the government, but can the contractor take action against the COR specifically? Can the government take action against the COR, holding them liable for the amount of the unauthorized commitment? Are there


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ORLANDO, Fla. — On a sweltering afternoon in late August, Stephanie Murphy, a Democrat running for Congress against a longtime Republican incumbent, stole a half-hour from a crammed schedule for something that grieving residents of this metropolitan area still routinely do: She visited Pulse nightclub, where a gunman ended 49 lives in June.
The club itself has been closed since then, but a patch of the property in front brims with flowers, photographs and rainbow flags, which signal that Pulse was a place where many gay people gathered and many gay people died. It's an eye-catching, heart-stopping memorial.
Could it also be an omen of political change?
Prominent among the issues that Murphy, 37, is campaigning on is her 73-year-old opponent's dismal record on L.G.B.T. rights. And some Democrats are convinced that this could work powerfully in her favor, especially at this time, in this place. Her district includes much of Orlando, though not Pulse itself, and is home to victims' relatives and friends.
Murphy was at Pulse on this day to show it to United States Representative Barbara Lee, a California Democrat who belongs to a quickly swelling army of party leaders who have traveled to Florida to stump for Murphy or help her raise money, reflecting the party's identification of her contest as one that might flip a House seat from red to blue and help to erode the Republican majority.
"This is a very winnable race," Lee told me as we approached Pulse, adding that what happened there — and its exposure of the hatred that L.G.B.T. Americans still confront — is part of the equation. "I think people will see that as a defining moment and say: 'No more. My vote is going to be for human rights.' "
Across many decades and hundreds of campaigns at every level of government, L.G.B.T. rights have been a point of bitter debate, often benefiting Republican politicians in conservative areas where voters pushed back at social change. In recent years, though, Democrats have increasingly sought to turn their advocacy for L.G.B.T. people into an advantage.
Public opinion polls leave no doubt that a significant majority of Americans support laws protecting L.G.B.T. people from discrimination and approve of same-sex marriage. But that doesn't mean that they prioritize the issue and punish politicians with contrary views. The results of many elections suggest that they don't.
I think that's changing, and 2016 could be the proof of it. In several closely fought races around the country, candidates' actions and comments regarding gay people have come to the fore and come to define them. Murphy's contest against John Mica, now in his 12th term, is only one of them.
The outcomes of two of the most competitive gubernatorial contests — in Indiana and North Carolina — could be affected by voters' feelings about how the candidates have handled L.G.B.T. rights. That's especially true in North Carolina, where Gov. Pat McCrory is being hammered for a shockingly regressive measure that he signed into law last March.
It hallucinated some grave public danger in transgender people's using public restrooms that correspond to their gender identity, banned them from doing so, and then went even further, nullifying local ordinances that outlawed employment and housing discrimination against gay and lesbian people.
"I believe that he started this in order to stir up his right wing and to win this election," said his Democratic challenger, Roy Cooper, the state's attorney general, when I spoke with him last week. "But it's backfired on him because it's backfired on the state."
In protest of the law, PayPal nixed plans to build a major new operations center in Charlotte. The National Basketball Association relocated an all-star game from North Carolina to another state. Business groups moved conventions. Performers canceled concerts.
"It has cost us thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars," Cooper told me. And it has tarnished McCrory's carefully tended image as a common-sense, pro-business governor.
Cooper presses the issue all the time, including in a recent debate against McCrory. Polls in August showed him ahead by one to nine points.
"That really is a new day," JoDee Winterhof, the senior vice president for policy and political affairs at the Human Rights Campaign, told me.
As more business leaders stand up for L.G.B.T. rights, which they deem important to assembling the best work force and burnishing their brands, more politicians find that their own positions can have a serious impact on their relationship with the corporate community. Being against L.G.B.T. rights can complicate any claims they make to being champions of economic growth. It can also depress financial contributions to their campaigns.
Just look at the congressional race in northern New Jersey between Scott Garrett, the Republican incumbent, and Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat.
A little over a year ago, Politico revealed that Garrett was refusing to give what is generally a pro forma donation to the National Republican Congressional Committee because it backed openly gay candidates.
Although Garrett had always had close ties with Wall Street, several big financial institutions stopped donating to his campaign, and that could put Gottheimer, a fund-raising whirlwind, on a more equal footing with him than Democratic challengers in previous election cycles. Partly for that reason, political handicappers envision a potentially close contest between him and Garrett, who got at least 55 percent of the vote in 2010 and 2012.
Gottheimer said that news coverage of Garrett's tussle with his fellow Republicans over gay candidates brought into the light a host of extremely conservative positions — on everything from equal pay and abortion rights to the Confederate flag and global warming — that many of his constituents weren't wholly aware of.
It has also become a yardstick of Garrett's humanity. That's how I increasingly notice L.G.B.T. rights playing out among many voters in the center. It's a marker. A metaphor.
It has power on its own, too. In a recent interview in Paramus, N.J., Gottheimer told me that when his campaign did a poll testing which of Garrett's conservative positions bothered the largely suburban district's voters the most, "This issue was above everything else."
"I would have guessed that this would do well with more Democratic-leaning voters," he said. But, he added, "The whole middle and middle-right were equally offended by this."
Karen Gerbatsch, 64, a registered Republican who has voted repeatedly for Garrett, told me that when she heard about his disapproval of gay candidates, she thought, "That's not me."
"It bothered me a lot," she added. She said that she'll vote for Gottheimer, but cited additional reasons, chief among them her concern about the current crop of Washington Republicans amassing too much power, especially if Donald Trump happens to win the presidency.
It's impossible to isolate the impact of L.G.B.T. rights from other factors in these races. Gottheimer, who worked as a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, is connected to an extensive network of powerful Democrats who have rallied to his cause, and he's an astute, poised first-time candidate who, at 41, promises a freshness that Garrett, 57, cannot.
Murphy, another first-time candidate, is competing in a district that the Florida Supreme Court recently redrew so that it's younger and more Democratic than it was in past elections. Odds makers still give Mica the advantage.
She has an inspiring family story: Her parents fled the Communists in Vietnam by boat when she was just 6 months old. After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, she abandoned a lucrative consulting career in the private sector to work for the Department of Defense. She now teaches at Rollins College in Winter Park, which abuts Orlando. She has two young children. And she presents herself — eloquently — as an alternative to Congress's entrenched ways.
When Trump visited Orlando last month to speak to a conference of leaders who adamantly oppose L.G.B.T. rights, she blasted her opponent, Mica, for having endorsed him and presented a litany of Mica's anti-gay positions and remarks across the years.
Two weeks later, she was the first candidate to be endorsed by a new political action committee called the Pride Fund to End Gun Violence, which will raise money for politicians supportive of both L.G.B.T. rights and gun control.
Jason Lindsay, the founder and executive director of the Pride Fund, told me that in several visits to Orlando, he has been struck by "the sheer determination" of gays and lesbians there. "The Pulse attack was incredibly personal," he said.
Murphy cited Pulse to me when she noted that Mica had opposed the inclusion of any reference to sexual orientation in federal hate-crimes legislation. "How can you have that position given what has happened?" she said.
"His positions," she said, "have been extreme and exclusionary."
At Pulse, I was struck by something that hadn't been clear to me in news coverage right after the shooting. This gay nightclub shared its stretch of a prominent thoroughfare with a Dunkin' Donuts, a Radio Shack and, directly across the street, a Wendy's, with its logo of a pigtailed, red-haired, freckled girl.
It wasn't off in the shadows but right in the mix — which is where L.G.B.T. people are today, and where L.G.B.T. rights are in the 2016 election.


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Growing your business involves a lot of human resources and even more working hours. The initial growth will make you feel proud and excited at what you've accomplished. However, there will be times where you encounter a plateau and meet stagnation. What should you do to overcome and break past this state of your business?
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Apples come in a variety of colors, density, and size. If your kids have a difficult time eating raw apple slices, try baking a flavorful batch of sliced Rome Beauties or Golden Delicious apples.
After they cool, divide the bounty into plastic zip bags.
Close the bags and refrigerate or freeze until it's time to enjoy another batch.
The peel softens during baking, so there's no need to remove the skin. Keeping it on makes it easier for younger kids to pick up and eat the slices.
Most snacks are finger foods because they are simple to eat! Popcorn, nuts, cookies and chicken tenders are good examples, but you can do it better than even some of those using apples.
Prep work is reduced even more by using an apple corer and slicer. What fun to get the even slices you've been secretly admiring in store-bought and bakery pies!
The size makes it easy to snack on one or two pieces of this healthy fruit while organizing the items needed for cooking.
Sweet and Spicy Baked Apple Slices
6 baking apples
2 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute
1/4 cup of butter, margarine, or other butter substitute
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup apple or orange juice
1/4 cup hot water
Place rack in oven to the center position. Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wash, core, and slice the apples. Peel the skin off if desired. Combine the liquids and seasonings in a medium-sized bowl. Spread the apple slices in a glass baking dish. Pour the water and juice mixture over the slices. Add small bits of butter over the apples.
Put the baking dish into the oven. Bake the apples for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and let the apples cool slightly before serving.
This is a delicious dessert for adults, as well. Add small chopped walnuts, craisins, raisins, yogurt, and/or whipped cream topping for an appealing after-dinner treat.


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The recent outbreak of Meningitis (July – October 2012) has been deadly. Of the approximately 13000 individuals exposed to tainted steroid back pain injection (click here for details) 18 had died until October 8, 2012. Fortunately, the average healthy individual is able to fight off the causal agents of this outbreak – two fungi. Well, lets get to know these fungi better. The two fungi are Aspergillus and Exserohilum. Here, we cover Exserohilum.
First described by Leonard and Suggs and subsequently reviewed by Sivanesan (see 11)
More commonly known as an invader of grasses (see 1;2), Exserohilum has rarely caused a disease in humans. While meningitis is known to have a fungal causal agent (see 5), it has never been by the genus Exserohilum (see 7,8). It is an emerging human pathogen and needs to be better understood (8). This genus while found to cause leaf spots and leaf stripes on certain plants (see 10), does not even invade healthy grasses, let alone healthy humans. Sivanesan described 20 species of Exserohilum in 1987 and is the established published source (see 11) on the illustrated biology, pathogenicity, toxin production and distribution of Exserohilum. Robert Leahy has added information on Exserohilum sp. leaf spots of Bromeliads (see 2). Bromeliads in their natural setting are fungus free. Since Bromeliads became increasingly desirable they are now cultivated under conditions where they are susceptible to destructive leaf streaks by this fungus. Hence, the study on how to recognize the symptoms and control them.
What turned the fungus deadly?
Very few scientists study human diseases caused by Exserohilum simply because they are so rare. They do cause sinusitis (see 9). It has never been located in meningitis disease samples to date (see 8). Meningitis causing fungi are more commonly Aspergillus, Cryptoccocus and Candida (see 5), and Prof Robert Cramer's laboratory is among the few who are studying the destructive process of human invasion by Aspergillus(see 5).
Certain types of Exserohilum are known to produce toxins, which could perhaps weaken or destroy/kill a weakened host like a plant or a human. A list of some of the toxins it produces are: Glyceolin, Cynodontin, Exserohilone, Monocerin, Monocerin, Ophiobolin A, and Ravenelin (see 10). The first two are produced by E. rostratum, the most commonly studied.


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October 15, 2012
Adrienne Johnston(AJ), Paul Kennedy(PK), Helen Moore(HM), Peter Maksymyszyn (PM), Tim Macdonald (TM), Joe Zelwietro (Chief Librarian) (JZ)
Regrets: John Martinson(JM), Vernon Barker(VB)
- Board members accepted the Agenda. Moved by PK, seconded by PM. Accepted.
- Trustees directed the Chief Librarian to ask City Council Representative Joy Thorkelson how the City Council's consideration of the Library Board's request is developing.
- The Board accepted the Librarian's Report and Board Chair's Report presented at the Library Annual General Meeting. Moved by PK, Seconded by AJ. Accepted.
- The Board accepted the Library and Budget update presented. Moved by AJ, seconded by PM. Accepted.
- In-camera meeting began. Board announces that Joe Zelwietro has successfully completed his probation and is officially the Chief Librarian of the Prince Rupert Library.
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It's another edition of "Awkward Wednesdays" and we are so excited to be sharing this story from one of the seksan lovelies …
Find someplace cool that can contain your excitement and read this hilarious poop anarchy story.
Have you all seen this movie- Scanner Darkly and if not, I'm sorry! The suits they used in the movie is what I want to use to cover my identity.
It happened in Lagos and I wouldn't say it was a very good day- at least for me. On this particular day, I was having some gastrointestinal disturbances – purging real bad. I shuffled between my room and the toilet a couple of times. As a result, I felt the frustration on the WC.
Actually, the worry started when I had to go out; I went out praying to God begging him not to punish me for my sins today and He should take absolute control of my stomach [I literally gave my stomach to Him that day].
While I was out, there wasn't any rumbling coming from my stomach and everything was fine until it was time to go home. I got into the car tapping my butts and singing that the stool should go away.
Out of nowhere, the usual Lagos no-cause traffic sprung up… BAD TIMING!!! Instantly, my stomach ran out of patience and could not take it anymore; it gave me the loudest rumble I've heard all day but I kept praying to God for control. Even though the traffic was escaped, there was still an accident and area boys encountered along the way. People sympathized with the victim but I was sweaty; I was sweating furiously and I sympathized with myself. With every minute passed, aaahhh!!!
I became scared to my bone – "can we just go already?"
The home wasn't far away and when we reached the last junction to the house, an unusual traffic appeared. This time, Kai!!! my stomach could not take it again and down the poop came in my pants. All I could do was control the sound and pray that no one would notice. Fortunately for me, no one noticed. I got home, cleaned up and told my sister but the shame is still engraved on my forehead.
For me, it was really an embarrassing experience wherein I felt the whole world saw me poop in my pants!!!
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The Superintendent or designee shall convene a wellness committee consisting of school system and community representatives from areas designated in federal law to participate in the development, implementation and periodic review of school wellness policies. Such policies shall contain, at a minimum:
are consistent with federal meal pattern requirements and nutrition standards;
prohibit the sale to students on the school campus during the school day of competitive foods that do not meet the federal criteria; and,
adhere to the federal USDA and state requirements regarding exempt fundraisers.
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each participating school complies with the wellness policy; that periodic assessments and progress reports are conducted in accordance with state and federal timelines and other requirements; and, that appropriate updates or modifications are made as needed.
Macon County School System admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities in the school. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, or national origin in our admission policies, in our treatment of the students or in our personnel practices, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs.


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The Browlift is a surgical procedure designed to open up the eye area, reducing or eliminating the tired, angry look that comes from a drawn, creased forehead. Sometimes referred to as a Forehead Lift, the procedure lifts the brow and removes excess tissue/weight from the upper eyelids.
Combining the Browlift with other procedures, such as an eyelid lift, can provide patients with optimal results, in one surgical appointment. A natural looking, youthful appearance can be restored, eliminating years from a look.
The Browlift Procedure:
A Browlift procedure is performed in as an outpatient procedure, under general anesthesia. While the surgery will generally take between one and two hours, this will depend on the requirements of an individual patient. During the procedure, the hold of the muscles is released, smoothing an elongating their appearance. The Eyebrows are lifted, as well, giving the face an awake, and refreshed appearance.
Several techniques are performed, tailoring the results for their specific needs. The Coronal Browlift, traditionally used by surgeons, begins with an incision in the scalp, running from ear to ear behind the hairline.
The Endoscopic Browlift utilizes a series of small incisions, always hidden within the scalp. Scarring is well concealed behind the hairline; although both procedures may cause a slight elevation in the hairline.
For patients with an elevated hairline, Dr. Holcomb has developed an innovative technique utilizes a small incision immediately behind the hairline, referred to as a Trichophytic Browlift. During the procedure, the height of the forehead can remain the same. Patients have the option to make the forehead smaller during the procedure, as well.
The incision for a Mid-Forehead Browlift is hidden in the horizontal crease of the forehead. Often recommended for men with a receding hairline Other types of Browlift can be utilized, depending on the specific needs of an individual patient. These include the Direct Browlift, with an incision the upper eyebrow, and the Transbleph Browlift, employing an incision through the upper eyelid.
Recovery from a Browlift:
Patients should expect the recovery from a Browlift to take between one and two weeks. Initially, there will swelling and bruising, but this will fade over the first few week after surgery. Mild pain, tightness, and itching may be experienced. Stitches will be removed in between five and seven days post operatively. Patients normally feel well enough to return to work in seven to fourteen days. Strenuous exercise should be postponed for the first four to six weeks after the Browlift procedure.
Dr. Holcomb has extensive experience with the Browlift procedure. He is considered an expert in the field of facial rejuvenation, co-authoring several academic articles on the Browlift procedure. Call our office at (866) 218-4810 or click here to schedule your Browlift consultation. Located in beautiful Sarasota, Florida, our office is convenient for patient traveling across the state, or across the country.
Lifting the brows can help open up the eye region, reducing or eliminating a tired or angry look. Browlift and upper eyelid lifts are often performed together — this enables more effective rejuvenation of the upper face while maintaining a natural appearance.
Patients with an elevated hairline can maintain or even lower their hairline with a special procedure that utilizes an incision just inside the hairline (trichophytic browlift).
In 2001 Dr. Holcomb co-authored a scientific article detailing the method and benefit of the hairline approach to browlift: Holcomb JD and McCollough, EG. Trichophytic approach to upper facial rejuvenation. Arch Fac Plast Surg 2001;3:48-53.
The traditional (coronal) approach utilizes an incision hidden farther back within the scalp and will generally cause slight elevation of the hairline. Yet another approach, the endoscopic browlift utilizes a series of smaller incisions hidden within the scalp and will also generally cause slight elevation of the hairline.
Other approaches for browlift include mid-forehead (incision hidden in horizontal forehead crease—often recommended for men with a receeding hairline), direct (incision hidden at upper edge of brows) and transbleph (through an upper eyelid incision).
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The police pull up and immediately people tense. They start trying to act "normal," as if what they were doing is somehow a crime.
The police must roll their eyes at us doing these "normal" tasks all the time. And they know full well it's because they're right there.
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Police officers of Reddit, what's the funniest thing someone has done because they were nervous around you?
Here were some of those answers.
Always A Bigger Fish
My dad and I both work for the same PD, this is his story not mine. The shift before he had a guy detained for misdemeanor warrants or something. Some junkie comes walking down the road, sees the flashing lights and a cop next to a open back door. He empties his pockets dumping a pipe, needles, and 5 grams of drugs on the hood of his patrol car. He then spreads his legs and puts his hands on the car. My dad was shocked, let the other guy in the back go and took in the guy who just handed over his drugs. Apparently not sleeping for 3 days makes you paranoid.
Broken Time
May be too late, but one day I was headed to my station at the end of shift (meaning I stare straight ahead and avoid getting any paperwork to make me stay late) I happened to be behind the same car for maybe 2 miles on the same road. We're sitting at a red light and out of nowhere this dude runs it.
Everyone at the intersection looks at me so of course I stop the dude. Make contact and he can barely hand me his license he's shaking so bad from being nervous. Ask why he's so scared and he says he saw me behind him and he's on diversion... For running a red light. Also ends up having weed in the car.
Siphoning Gas
Partner and I pull up at Taco Bell to grab lunch. Notice this dude near a work truck looking kinda shifty, but he's standing next to another dude and both are wearing the same company logo.
I pretty much ignore him, however I realized I left my wallet back in the car. When I turn around the dude is nowhere to be seen. He hasn't bolted, parking lot is too big and we would see him.
At this point it has piqued my interest and I walk towards the truck, all the while the other dude is just standing there shaking his head. Turns out this idiot is on his stomach trying to crawl under the truck because he thinks we are there for him.
Bewildered, we detain the dude for a moment. We quickly find out he has no outstanding warrants, but instead was guilty of something stupidly minor. He used some of the gas from one of the company cars for his personal vehicle and he thought his boss knew.
Dude ruined his work shirt, got called an idiot by his coworker, and didn't even get away- for no reason.
Flagrant Flatulence
Not a police officer but...
My dad was driving (with Me, my brother, my mum and the cat in the carrier) to our new house but he didn't put his seatbelt on because he was stressed or something. Then a police car drove over and asked dad 'guess why I pulled you over'. My dad was really nervous and farted loudly, turned around, and blamed it on the cat. The police officer was hysterical and told him to put his seatbelt on and laughed hysterically while driving off.
Drying My Hair
My neighbor's kid used to put on mirrored sunglasses, sit in the driver's seat of their parked SUV, and point a hair dryer out the window so he could keep score of how many speeders slammed on the brakes.
Drivers Ain't Got Nothing
Not a cop but I used to work as an EMT. Drivers who were speeding would sometimes slow down when they would see my ambulance like I could pull them over or something. Even with no lights or sirens on. I always thought that was hilarious.
Also, when running lights and sirens, instead of moving over and letting my ambulance pass, some idiots would slam on their brakes before moving to the side when I came up behind them, forcing me to slam on my brakes. Never do this.
Skiing Skills
One time my brother, my dad, and I tied a water skiing rope to the back of our car during some heavy snowfall. We then towed my brother behind the car through the neighborhood on his skis sometime around midnight (so there'd be no traffic, and what few people were out were laughing their butts off) with me in the back seat acting as spotter in case he fell down or stopped.
And one point while driving up a hill we see police lights up ahead, at which point my brother drops the rope and uses his remaining momentum to go down an alley that's going downhill. Thing is that alley was FILLED with crazy potholes, so there's my brother putting his ski racing skills to use avoiding potholes instead of gates.
Teenage Boy Stuff
Not a cop, but I like to go out at night and basically mess around and do stupid stuff like put on a light up helmet and have friends push me around in a shopping cart. Teenage boy stuff. I don't drink or smoke or vape or anything but I've always been worried that some cop is gonna see me doing this and test me for like drugs or alcohol or something and I'll come out clean. What would he even do then? Is there a protocol for clean, sober kid acting like a jerk in a CVS parking lot?
Psychological CopingGiphy
In probation people would always answer the door with armloads of cleaning supplies or holding a broom or a mop or something when they very clearly had not been cleaning. I think its a sort of psychological coping mechanism for the embarrassment of having strangers show up with the authority to inspect your house if they desire.
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Daughter of a cop: My dad pulled next to a DeLorean at a red light and started having a little chit chat. My dad, being the classic white guy punny dad, trying to be funny asked "So what happens when you reach 88 miles?" And with out hesitation what so ever, he responds "I get a ticket."


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Okay, I am def. psychic… this morning I left a comment on David's "Leo Preorder" IG post asking if he was going to do a FB Live for Leo and BAM! he is!!!* Only better!
Acoustic songs?? Answering Qs?? Being his ridiculously charming self?? Eclipse Schmeclipse, this is WAY better!!! And no special glasses needed to see this solar flare of amazingness!!!
Can I get me a Hallelujah?! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I'm still on a high from David casually touring around my T.O. turf soaking in the maple-tinged vibes and rocking Captain Canuck shirts and driving by my favourite Winners store and likely hearing a million "sorry"s… I may need to lie down.
So get some rest and hydrate extensively, my lovelies, this is going to be EPIC!!!
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Message from Michael
November 5, 2018Post Pittsburgh It's been just over a week since the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Eleven congregants were killed and several injured simply because they were Jewish. Six members of the police force were wounded as they sought to stop the gunman and protect the other congregants. Last week was a week of funerals, a week of mourning for lives lost and a week of praying for refuah shlemah, speedy recovery for those injured. We came together as a community last week. Five thousand strong at the community vigil at Adas Israel on Monday night followed by vigils and prayer services throughout the community. We needed to be together. We needed the support of each other as we processed this heinous hate crime that we couldn't imagine happening. While shivas are coming to a close and the injured are physically improving, we know that the emotional healing in Pittsburgh and the American Jewish community is just beginning. I expect it will take a long time before we feel that our sanctuaries are again sanctuaries. According to the Anti-Defamation League, there were almost 2,000 anti-Semitic incidents in 2017, over a 50% increase from the year before. Pittsburgh reminded us that despite how much we believe that we, as Jews, have integrated into American society, some will always consider us "the other." Beyond the mourning, recovery and healing, we now must determine how we will move forward as individuals and institutions. We cannot just bemoan the acts of intolerance, hate and incivility that keep repeating over and over. As individuals, we need to act. We need to vote. We need to come together with other faith communities and like-minded Americans to speak out for the America that we want to create, "one nation, indivisible" by race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, or country of origin. Together, we must insist on kindness and civility. We must speak with our children about what is acceptable speech and what isn't. We need to build more bridges and find common ground even when we disagree about issues. The Bender JCC has a role to play as well. Montgomery County is a majority, minority county in which the Jewish population accounts for almost 10% of the total. Our county is very diverse with many needs. The JCC can bring diverse opinions and ideas to our town square of the Jewish community so that we can each hear more voices and more opinions than just our own. We can play a critical role in advancing civility and democracy. We can strengthen our community by providing more opportunities to come together in a safe space to create new and stronger bonds between us. If all we do in the wake of Pittsburgh is look inward and focus on our own fears then we will miss the opportunity create the change we want to see. The purpose of the Bender JCC includes connecting our Jewish community with the broader community. By partnering with other organizations and serving as a town square that brings the diversity of our community together, maybe, in our small corner of the world we can start to create the America we want to believe in. At many of the prayer services this past week we sang Olam Chesed Yibaneh: I will build this world from love. I can't think of a better place to start individually and as a JCC.


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Birth numbers remain high
The ABS has recently released its annual data on births in Australia, which contains detailed information on just about every aspect of fertility – number of births, rates, age specific rates, median age of parents – you name it, there's a wealth of interesting data in this publication. As we've blogged previously, the release of this data gives us up to date information about fertility trends in Australia, particularly at small levels of geography such as LGAs. What are the highlights of this year's release?
National and State trends
The number of births registered in Australia in 2013 was 308,065, slightly less than the 2012 figure of 309,582. Since 2008, the number of births registered in Australia has been greater than 300,000. There is certainly a much larger cohort of young children moving into and through the age spectrum. To put the size of this young cohort into perspective, there were 1.524 million births in Australia in the five years ended 2013, compared to 1.384 million for the five years ended 2008.
At the State level, NSW recorded more than 100,000 births for the third time since 2008 – the number of registered births in 2013 was a 2% increase on the 2012 number. Conversely, in Victoria the number of births declined by more than 4%, from 77,405 in 2012 to 73,969 in 2013. An article in The Age appeared to take a doom and gloom angle, focusing on this decline and the low TFR, but even a quick glance at the numbers indicates that the overall number of births are still very high. Victoria has recorded more than 70,000 births each year since 2007 so there are still a large cohort of young children. They have started to impact on school enrolment numbers and will continue to do so, even though Victoria's TFR is the lowest in the country.
Rapid population in Western Australia has also reflected the high number of births registered in that State. In 2013 there were 34,516 births – the highest number ever recorded in a year. Since 2008 there have been more than 30,000 births recorded in WA each year and the number is slowly creeping upwards. The ACT also recorded a record number of births in 2013, but of course the number was much lower (5,545). Regardless there has been more than 5,000 births registered per annum in the ACT since 2010.
Fertility rates
Though the number of births is important from a service planning perspective, it's the total fertility rate (TFR) that is important to consider as it effectively measures the propensity of women to have children. The TFR is the number of babies a woman can expect to have in her reproductive life – generally 15-49 years. In 2013, the TFR for Australia was 1.882, which is the lowest rate recorded since 2006. The article in The Age referred to above seem to imply that the TFR was falling as economic conditions were declining, but please – some perspective people. Though the TFR did decline somewhat in 2013, as discussed above, there is still a very high number of births in Australia. Rates are important but they measure propensity, and if the pool of reproductive age women is high, then the number of births will also be high despite small movements in the TFR. The reality is that Australia's TFR has been below replacement level (2.1) since the 1970s – we came close to reaching that benchmark in 2008 when the TFR was 2.023, but of course it has slipped back slightly since then.
Historically, Victoria and the ACT tend to have the lowest TFRs. However, the decline in the number of births in Victoria, coupled with a slight rise in the ACT, meant that in 2013 Victoria recorded the lowest TFR in Australia (1.756). At the other end of the spectrum, the NT tends to have the highest TFR on account of the higher fertility recorded by Indigenous women. In 2013, the TFR recorded in the NT was 2.117 and it remains the only State or Territory to have a TFR above replacement level.
In all States and Territories, TFRs were lower in the capitals and the lowest rates were recorded in inner city areas. The SA4s of Melbourne – Inner and Sydney – City and Inner South recorded the lowest TFRs in the country (1.2). This is on a par with the very low TFRs recorded in countries such as Japan and Italy.
The shift from young to older mothers
One of the trends in fertility in recent decades is the rise of the older mother, as reflected in an increase in the median age of mothers (and fathers), as well as changes in the age-specific fertility rate (ASFR). This measures the number of births per 1,000 population. The chart below shows the change in the ASFR over the last 80 years. Changes in the rates generally correspond with changes in overall fertility, but there are distinct differences in patterns of fertility when age is considered. In 2013, women aged 30-34 recorded the highest ASFR (124.5 babies per 1,000 women), followed by women aged 25-29 (99.5) and 35-39 year olds (70.8).
Peak fertility occurred in Australia in the early 1960s when the TFR was above 3.0. Women in their twenties had very high ASFR (more than 200 per 1,000 women) – more than double that of women in their early thirties. In fact, women aged 15-29 years recorded their highest fertility at this time. Since the 1970s the ASFR of younger women have declined – particularly for women in their early 20s. In 1963, 20-24 year olds had an ASFR of 208.2, but this declined to 102.7 in 1983 and stood at 51.6 in 2013. Interestingly, teenage mothers have always had relatively low age-specific fertility, but also recorded the highest rates in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1973 it stood at 49.1, but was just 26.6 in 1983, and has since declined to 14.6. This is actually on par with the ASFR of 40-44 year olds. So much for those radio shock jocks and their ilk suggesting the welfare system is being over run by teenage mothers, but the evidence is clear.
Much has been written about increases in fertility amongst older women, but overall it is still very low. In fact, when you look at the rates recorded over the last 80 years, there have been periods when the ASFR of women aged over 40 has been higher than it is currently. For example, women aged 45-49 recorded an ASFR of 4.5 in 1923, but this declined gradually to 0.6 in 1973, and has increased marginally to 0.9 in 2013.
However, as always, rates only inform the propensity side of the story and it's useful to look at the number of births born to women in each cohort. ASFRs may suggest only marginal increases in the fertility of 45-49 year old women, but the number of babies born to these women has doubled since 2003. In comparison the number of babies born to teenage mothers has remained relatively stable in the last 10 years at around 10-11,000 births per annum.
How does .id use data on births in our forecasts?
The release of this data allows .id's forecasters to include the latest data on births in their thinking around assumptions on future levels of fertility. It was only a few years ago that many forecasters (including those in government) thought that fertility rates would continue to increase, but the evidence now shows that the TFR has largely stabilised and may even be declining. The increasing number of births is more a function of the age structure of the population, as the pool of reproductive women is increased through high levels of overseas migration, and there is also evidence to suggest that some of the recent increase is attributable to delayed births ie more older mothers. In terms of the population forecasts we prepare for our local government clients, the release of this data provides another piece of the data jigsaw we work with in order to come up with transparent assumptions.


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Hardware components
Software apps and online services
This project will outline how to build a smart vision system using a Xilinx ZYNQ UltraScale+ SoC. The idea is to obtain camera frames from a WIFI camera module and pre-process them using a custom PYNQ overlay which allows applying custom image processing filters into the programmable logic (PL).
First we are going to use Vivado HLS to design a custom convolutional image processing IP core. Then we are going to design the hardware architecture around the Ultra96 development board. Finally we are going to use the PYNQ framework to implement the complete image processing pipeline using simple Python functions to control the hardware operation.
Vivado HLS allows one to generate HDL IP cores by coding the algorithm in C /C++. Needless to say this speeds up development by quite a bit. Applying filters to images is basically a2D convolution process. With that in mind we are going to leverage the reVision framework to implement custom image processing in hardware.
XFOPENCV Library
We'll leverage the reVision framework from Xilinx to build the Convolutional IP core using Vivado HLS. Download the Xilinx OpenCV library from https://github.com/Xilinx/xfopencv
By cloning the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Xilinx/xfopencv
Now switch under the /examples folder and make a copy of it. The copy the tcl file from the Standalone_HLS_Example under the HLS_Use_Model. This folder shows how to accelerate the dilate function from OpenCV. in this project however we are going to implement the Filter2D function which implements 3x3 convolutions. Since the filter coefficients can be set via the AXI4 control bus this makes the HDL IP quite flexible.
The Ultra96 board is built around a ZYNQ UltraScale+ chipset (xczu3eg-sbva484-1-e) so we'll have to modify the script file so that the exported IP is build around this chipset version. Note that one cannot use IP which are built for ZYNQ 7000 devices due to the differences in architecture.
Under the Start menu open the command line version of Vivado HLS. Switch to the foder directory and issue:
vivado_hls -f script.tcl
This will simulate the testbench, synthesize the IP core and export it. Alternatively you'll can use the Vivado_HLS GUI as shown below. The only data needed is the timing requirements of the IP as well as the uncertainty. After post-synthesis we can observe that the timing is met.
Once the core is synthesized we have to export it
Now, under the generated solution folder go under /implementation/ip and copy paste the generated ZIP file under a folder that we'll name it IP.
This is the IP core of the image processing function. At this stage we have synthesized the convolutional IP core which is ready to use. This concludes the generation of the Image processing HDL IP core. We leveraged the Xilinx XV library and exported the part for the Ultra96 ZYNQ UltraScale+ SoC. The next step is to create a hardware system around the created IP.Image processing hardware architecture
For this project I used Vivado 2018.3. Crete a new project by selecting Ultra96 as the development platform.
Add the constrains file which specifies the pin voltage levels. This is given on the Ultra96 board website (attached below).
For this block diagram setup we'll be using:
- ZYNQ UltraScale +
- AXI Interconnect IP
- Filter2D (This is the generated IP)
On the ZYNQ UltraScale we'll have to make some modification after applying the preset in order to enable the high performance data transfer between the DMA and SoC. To do so, on has to enable the Full Power Domain High Performance slave bus.
The AXI interconnect will be used to control the AXI Control bus of the DMA, Filter2D, BRAM. The AXI interconnect is connected to the master AXI HPM0 FPD.
The Filter2D is an AXI stream component with a control bus. The AXI control bus is used to configure the filter coefficient via a memory mapped interface. The output of the filter is connected to the input of the DMA streaming interface. The input of the filter is connected to the stream output of the DMA engine. We need to disable the scatter gather mode of the DMA to operate in in simple mode.
Finally we'll also add an AXI BRAM which is memory mapped to the same interconnect as a slave.
The ZYNQ UltraScale is a heterogenous platform. The board contains a 64-bit quad core Cortex-A53, 32 bit, deterministic Cortex R and a PMU core. Since we have multiple address spaces we have to make sure we assign the correct ones. The address space for the attached peripherals is shown below.
After building the hardware we have a block diagram as shown below:
Now after the synthesis and the implementation stages we can generate the bitstream file used to program the PL Once this is done, first we export the block diagram and then the bitstream file. We have to place both of these under the same folder and name them the same name.
As one can see we are barely scratching the surface when it comes to resource usage. Compared with ZYNQ7000 series SoC, UltraScale devices have ample resources.
This concludes the hardware design of the project. The next step is to write the firmware that will control the developed IP core.Software
Ultra96 comes installed by default with Petalinux. For this project we are going to chuck that away and use PYNQ. This is a Ubuntu based Linux distribution tailored for ZYNQ and ZYNQ UltraScale+ devices.
To set-up PYNQ download the version 2.3 of the image for the Ultra 96 board and burn it to the SD card using image disk maker.
The simplest path is to plug in the power brick and connect via the USB micro port. The board is going to enumerate as an Ethernet device.
I found out that Firefox does not play nice with the Jupyter server so I had to use Microsoft Edge browser but YMMV. Log in by entering the IP 192.168.3.1 when connected via USB port.
Now use WinSCP to transfer the complete PYNQ_FIlter folder. After the files are copied we can now create a new Jupyter notebook to read image files from either the camera or statically and per-process on the PL side.
The next step once we have verified that PYNQ is working is to test the HDL IP core. Copy the folder where we exported the block diagram and bitstream under the home folder on PYNQ. Then create a Jupyter notebook. Import the libraries and then import the overlay. To make sure we have a working system we can query the overlay.
The snapshot below shows that the hardware has been downloaded successfully on the PL (Programmable Logic) side. Now we have to develop a driver so that we can leverage the IP.
At this point we have verified the hardware architecture so we need to explain the filter IP. To test the IP we are going to use a configure the filter as a SobelX and then as a SobelY filter.
Below you can observe the output when the SobelX hardware function is called.
I did the same thing with the Canny edge detector IP module. The results is shown below:
Using a 400x225 image size one can get around 685 frames per second. To test the speedup we can time the python version of OpenCV and compare it with the hardware version.
The TCL file of the block diagram and the bit-stream together with the Jupyter notebook have been uploaded on GitHub. You can use this to duplicate or extend the system with additional filters
Next installment will show how to expand this system with a imaging sensor taken from an IP camera.


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How to Become an LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse Education & Licensing
Learn what it takes to prepare for a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
The Basics
What you'll do: You'll provide basic bedside care for the sick, injured and convalescent, under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. You'll do such tasks as give injections, take vital signs, perform diagnostic tests, dress woulds and administer medication.
Where you'll work: Health care facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, mental health institutions, private homes, community health clinics, and public health departments
Degree you'll need: Graduation from an accredited LPN program and pass the National Council Licensure Exam.
Median annual salary: $45,030*
Education Requirements
In order to become a practicing LPN, you'll need a high school diploma or GED, and then you'll need to graduate from an accredited LPN program. LPN programs generally include one year of coursework and practical application at a hospital, vocational technical school or community college.
Standard coursework in an LPN program—in addition to supervised clinical practice in patient care—covers the following studies:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Anatomy
- Psychology
- Emergency medical technology
- First aid
- Physical education
- Foods and nutrition
- Child growth and development
LPN to RN
Licensed practical nurses often transition into registered nursing. You can go back to the technical school or community college for an additional year to earn an associate's degree, which will qualify you to become a Registered Nurse after taking the NCLEX exam in your state. Another way to become an RN is to enter an LPN to Baccalaureate program. Some colleges have special LPN programs which will allow you to get credit for some of your prior courses, and then go on to earn a BSN degree and RN. These are called LPN-to-BSN Programs.
LPN Licensing
To earn an LPN license, you must pass a state administered nursing examination, called the NCLEX-PN. To qualify to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam, you must first complete a LPN/LVN education program that is approved by your state's Board of Nursing.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018-19 Occupational Outlook Handbook; Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses.
*The salary information listed is based on a national average, unless noted. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors. National long-term projections of employment growth may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.