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The workshop will concentrate on the recent advances on canonical and minimal models of algebraic varieties. We plan to study the proofs, survey applications and related results and chart future directions for research. Two algebraic varieties are said to be birational if their fields of rational functions are isomorphic. There is a unique smooth projective curve in each birational equivalence class of curves. For surfaces, the situation is a little more complex, but was completely understood in by the early 20th century: most surfaces have unique "minimal" models, and when this is not the case the set of minimal models is easy to understand. Shigefumi Mori won the Fields medal in 1990 for proving a similar theorem for 3-folds, and there has been intense work on extending the "Mori Programme" to higher dimensions, ever since. A closely related problem is the finite generation of the canonical ring of a variety of general type and thus the existence of "canonical" models for these varieties. Very recently Yum-Tong Siu on one hand and Birkar, Cascini, Hacon and McKernan on the other announced proofs of this finite generation. This has as a consequence the extension of the Mori Programme to all dimensions, and also has many other applications.
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Kitsap Humane Society launches feral cat programThe Kitsap Humane Society (KHS) is pleased to announce the launching of a new program to help control the feral cat population in Bremerton. Over the past several years, KHS has seen an explosion of stray cats and kittens being brought into the KHS from the Bremerton area, with many of them being feral cats. KHS estimates there are more than 1,100 feral cats living within the city of Bremerton.
The overpopulation of such cats and their continuing reproduction can be problematic for any community. Feral cats can become a public nuisance and/or create issues for other cats. Many feral cats are wild, often engage in fighting and scavenging, and they breed prolifically. The large numbers of such cats coming to KHS adds to the burden of care the KHS must provide to the community.
The feral cat Trap/Neuter/Release program, commonly known as "TNR" is based on national research models. It is a proven, effective, human and cost-effective way of controlling feral cat populations. The KHS has received a grant from PetSmart Charities to run a pilot project to determine if it is possible to effectively reduce the feral cat population through a humane program of trapping and spay/neutering. The program is done in partnership with local citizen volunteers who are interested in helping KHS.
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GCCF proposals for prefix maintenance fees
There is currently an item before the June meeting of Council to set an annual 'Prefix Maintenance Charge' of 15+ VAT per year. This is tantamount to a breach of contract between the GCCF and those prefix holders who have paid a prefix fee in good faith that the prefix was granted for life. The intended maintenance charge could have the opposite effect as the GCCF will have outpriced themselves in relation to the other bodies in the UK. TICA charge a one-off lifetime fee of £50. This may be a deciding factor for many about where they register their prefix and could, in fact, lead to a reduction of prefix applications with the GCCF and a loss of revenue rather than an increase. This information has not been available from the GCCF as the Finance Committee papers are only available to delegates and the timing of this item to meet the June agenda precludes any discussion at club or committee level. The GCCF's comment when asked was : 'Any price increases will be decided on by delegates at the Council meeting on 24th June.' In other words we will be told after the fact with little or no opportunity to make our feelings known
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OCALA, Fla., September 30, 2013 — Like the rest of America, our military is in transition.
What was once an institution that excluded gays and lesbians as a rule, along with barring women from serving in combat roles, is now more open to recruits than ever before.
SEE RELATED: Are Christians' rights under attack in the U.S. military?
Nonetheless, barriers to certain types of diversity remain. This has nothing to do with ancestry, and everything to do with religion.
For decades on end, fundamentalist Christians have sought to create a theocracy of sorts. While the activities of the Religious Right made this clear to even casual political observers, what went unnoticed was not partisan rancor.
Instead, it was the activities of military personnel. In a nutshell, many of them chose to push their respective theological beliefs onto other servicemen and women.
This is why the Military Religious Freedom Foundation was created a few years ago. Since its inception, the civil rights group has had remarkable success in secularizing our armed forces.
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Rising trends against religious indoctrination have led certain entities to make extreme claims. One of these is the socially rightist Family Research Council. Michael Chapman of CNSNews recently wrote that the Council's "September 2013 report….details numerous cases of religious persecution in the U.S. military that have occurred over the last few years.
"Some of the cases involve banning Bibles; ordering soldiers to keep their Bibles out of sight; punishment for expressing opposition to a gay 'marriage' at the Cadet Chapel at West Point; and prosecuting a sergeant who refused to punish an instructor who expressed moral opposition to same-sex 'marriage.'"
What does Mikey Weinstein, a registered Republican former Air Force prosecutor who served in the Ronald Reagan Administration, think about this?
"The report is absolutely false, ridiculous, nothing but garbage" he says to The Washington Times Communities. "They might as well have been reporting about the sightings of….extraterrestrial UFOs….and the Loch Ness monster.
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"The Family Research Council, I wish it could be disbanded….they should be disbanded. I wish it was….What you're seeing is — when people of color started to assert their civil rights, white people started feeling that they were losing their white privilege….then women started to assert their rights and were called 'feminist movement', now you started seeing male privilege eroded.
"Now you're seeing fundamentalist Christian privilege [eroded]….remember now,34,751 of our clients….96 percent of our clients are Christian, and over 13 percent of all Muslims in the military are clients of ours. We have 817 members of the military who are lesbian, gay, and bisexual who are clients of ours. So, that report is utter and complete rubbish. I would really like to say what it was, but you can't print the word."
One of the biggest gripes which fundamentalist Christians have with the modern military is Don't Ask, Don't Tell's repeal. While valid, the federal legislation prevented gays, bisexuals, and lesbians from serving openly. Has DADT's disbandment negatively impacted the lives of American military personnel who happen to be Christians?
"Absolutely not in any way, shape, or form," Weinstein declares. He later mentions that "we saw fundamentalist Christians, or certainly conservatives, trying to use Biblical citations to argue for separation of the races….it has been a gigantic nothing-burger.
"Now, we've always had lesbian, gay, and bisexual people in the military….[Look at] all the other countries that are allies of America that have allowed this for years before we did; it's an absolute non-event. But again, but again, for the….fundamentalist Christian Right, dripping and salivating at the thought of [not being able to have] a group of people that they can persecute frequently, are screaming to high heaven that it's ultimately them — their rights are being infringed.
"Again, this is like the playground bully, after he pulled his lies on the teachers' monitors, and the safety patrol, and the playground during recess, after he's beaten a little boy or little girl into the dust of the playground, holding his fists up to the teacher and saying 'But look at what, you know, Ellie or Jamie's hands did to my knuckles! They're all bruised now!'"
Far-left? Far-right? Get real: Read more from "The Conscience of a Realist" by Joseph F. Cotto
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I remember when my 1 year old daughter had tubes placed, I was a wreck. But the thing I will never forget is her "singing" in the car on the way home - I don't...
Really happy you started this thread. I'm enjoying reading the stories.
Thank you to all who have served.
Thanks for your responses.
I'm aware of the cons of shaving a dog and what it can do to the hair. The reason that I clip ~this~ dog is that he has the strong lab gene that loves water and swimming...
Looking for some advice on the best clippers for my 90lb lab/golden/? mix. His undercoat is quite thick. In previous years, I have used my various horse ones with moderate success, but it's time to...
My 2 cents...
Buy horse Number 1.
I was kind of in your boots a few years ago and after kissing a lot of toads, this nearly perfect, KNOWN commodity of a horse came available, a few k above...
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I ended up on the road, completely by mistake, and there was a ranger on us immediately. I did play dumb, and he got us back on the trail, but he was not happy.
Are there any Facebook groups for the college? Class of, Riding Team, etc?
What a great opportunity for a college student.
He looked very healthy. And plump.
Yep, everyone, including barn cats are UTD on vaccines. Thanks for the reassurances!
I noticed a very large raccoon waddling across my pasture at 7:30 this morning as I was bringing in to feed. He was a respectable distance from the horses, yet a bit close for my liking. He went over...
Video that does not show transition from trot to canter
This happened to me too. My sister gave a subscription to me every Christmas and kept paying every notice they sent. I ended up with a subscription that was paid up for four additional years.
I understand.
If I could have donated an organ to keep my dearest friend alive, (cancer), I would have.
I miss her everyday.
Thinking of you and your friend.
Thanks for linking that. I ~attempt~ my garden every year and this will really help.
Thinking of you today.
I just wanted to chime in and to tell you to stop beating yourself up. You sound like a caring and loving owner. All we can do is the best we can do and it sounds like your plate is/was...
OP, I have read this thread and your previous ones. I think you know what you need to do for all involved, including this pony. Please be safe.
I've used my EZ Pass in cars that weren't even registered to the account. I wonder if it was the "old" technology that required each vehicle to be registered to the account? I know I'm not the only...
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The ones that drive me nuts are the "Canter Way" or "Martingale Lane". Just try riding a horse across that pristine lawn.
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The car won't start, not even click, but everything else works fine in the car
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We've just opened this page on Laughlin as an affordable or 'different' alternative to Vegas;
we'll complete it with videos and photos as in our large Vegas section. For now, one of our readers
(Koutesu) just wrote to us with this refreshing overall review of Laughlin which we think will be useful
to those considering a visit.
Laughlin offers an affordable alternative to Las Vegas and, if you have time, it
may be worth staying in both places since they are not too far away from each other, and they are well connected
(more on this later). For now, Laughlin has kept away from the ultra modern, city-feel of 'new Vegas' (if
you consider resorts like Aria, for example). This is what a reader ('Koutesu') wrote to
us about it (with his permission we're showing it here and, in the near future, we'll go to Laughlin to do
everything we're doing in Vegas, videos included!):
The hotels and casinos in Laughlin.
There are 9 casinos along Casino Drive and the casinos are away from the town where people live. The casinos are
Riverside, Aquarius, Edgewater, Colorado Belle, Tropicana (across the street from Colorado Belle), Pioneer,
River Palms, Golden Nugget, and Harrah's. All casinos along the river are connected by the Riverwalk, except
Harrah's. There are water taxis that also connect the casinos. Nevada's only Indian casino, the Avi Resort, is
south about 30 minutes.
[In Laughlin] nothing is on the same level as Aria, Wynn, or
Bellagio. [Laughlin] is probably more skewed toward budget type hotels. When Vegas is too
expensive, [people] come here. [In Laughlin you will find] many retirees. Spring is when the bikers ride
into town for the annual River Run. It's also possible to ring in the New Year in Bullhead City, cross the
river, and ring in the New Year again in Laughlin since Arizona is back on Mountain time when Daylight Savings
Price: I've had a deluxe north tower
room at Harrah's for about $25 back in January and a friend and I stayed free at Tropicana in a Jacuzzi suite
because he got comped for entering a blackjack tournament. There are no resort fees, so internet is
optional for a fee.
Some hotels have remodeled in recent years and I suspect Tropicana was going update the rooms because their garage
had boxed up plumbing fixtures. In Vegas you pay a premium for a strip view room. In Laughlin it's all
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There are remodeled or upgraded rooms available as well as suites. Tropicana, Harrah's, and Aquarius offer
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Free Classic Car Exhibition: there is a free
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Buffets. While I usually only do
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Outlawed in Arizona with the passage of Proposition 201 on 11/03/1998 (also banned in Missouri on this date.)
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- Fred Stenson, CPL's first Writer in Residence, 1987
A pretty sweet place to come to work, no?
And that opportunity is upon us future people once again, 26 years later, as our search for the 2014 Writer in Residence is now underway. This program is run out of the beautiful Memorial Park library and I can assure the 1987 version of Mr. Fred Stenson — the envy is all ours.
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The deadline to apply is June 30, 2013.
Some of our past Writers in Residence, the envy of Fred Stenson, include Betty Jane Hegerat, William Pasnak, Cora Taylor, Yvonne Trainer, Joan Crate, Ken Rivard, Shirlee Smith Matheson, Faye Reineberg Holt, Rona Altrows, Naomi K. Lewis, George Melnyk, Darlene Quaife, Martine Bates Leavitt, Brian Brennan, and Gail Bowen. Bowen, award-winning author of the Joanne Kilbourne series, blogged some of her experience. You can read Part One and Part Two of her impressions from Gail's Blog. To find the work of some our past writers-in-residence on library shelves, click the book covers below. And stay tuned for the announcement of our 2013 Writer in Residence, coming this July.


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Historic Asian Games Win: Magnificent Mary Kom, Proud Priyanka Chopra
Wednesday October 1, 2014
Priyanka Chopra took to Facebook to congratulate five-time world champion Mary Kom on her historic victory at the Asian Games
Billiards and Snooker Federation of India to Nominate Pankaj Advani for Padma Bhushan
Press Trust of India | Friday September 5, 2014
Pankaj Advani is a winner of 10 world titles in billiards and snooker. In 2005, he set a world record by becoming the first player to complete a grand double by winning both the point and time formats in IBSF World Billiards Championship.
Why Manipur Will Miss Mary Kom's Film Avatar
India | Alok Pandey, B Sunzu | Tuesday August 26, 2014
Boxer MC Mary Kom is one of India's biggest sporting icons. Back home in Manipur, her story is one of grit and perseverance, and one where, in between attending school, caring for her younger siblings, and training to be a boxer in the insurgency rid...
MS Dhoni recommended for Padma Bhushan, Virat Kohli Padma Shri as Team India Struggles in England
Press Trust of India | Thursday August 14, 2014
In recognition of their efforts in cricket, India captain MS Dhoni and vice-captain Virat Kohli have been recommended for honours by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli Recommended for Padma Awards: Reports
NDTVSports | Wednesday August 13, 2014
According to reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India have recommended Mahendra Singh Dhoni for Padma Bhushan and Virat Kohli for Padma Shri awards.
Leander Paes Takes Rhea Pillai to Court Over Daughter's Custody
Mid-Day.com | Sunday May 4, 2014
India's most successful tennis star, who was recently conferred the Padma Bhushan, has cited emotional harassment by partner Rhea Pillai while seeking the court's intervention to get custody of their daughter and restrain his partner from taking the ...
Leander Paes receives Padma Bhushan award
Press Trust of India | Saturday April 26, 2014
Indian tennis star Leander Paes was among the 11 Padma Bhushan awardees this year.
Leander Paes: My target is Roger Federer's 17 Grand Slams
Mid-day | Saturday April 26, 2014
On the eve of receiving his Padma Bhushan, India's tennis ace Leander Paes says that the honour only motivates him to use every bit of fuel in his system.
Padma Bhushan Kamal Haasan 'pledges commitment' to India
Sonal Gera | Tuesday April 1, 2014
Tamil cinema star Kamal Haasan, who had last year threatened to leave India in the light of controversies surrounding his film Vishwaroopam, on March 31 pledged his "commitment" to the country and expressed hope he would not leave it.
Actors Vidya Balan, Kamal Haasan receive their Padma honours
Chandni | Tuesday April 1, 2014
Bollywood actors Kamal Haasan and Vidya Balan were among the batch of this year's Padma honorees who received their awards from President Pranab Mukherjee at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi on March 31.
Justice JS Verma's family refuses Padma Bhushan: read letter
India | NDTV.com | Friday January 31, 2014
The family of Justice JS Verma, the architect of a report that became instrumental in shaping stronger anti-rape laws in the country, has refused to accept the Padma Bhushan award.
Justice JS Verma's family refuses Padma Bhushan award
India | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday January 31, 2014
The family of Justice JS Verma, the architect of a report that became instrumental in shaping stronger anti-rape laws in the country, has refused to accept the Padma Bhushan award.
Vidya Balan dedicates Padma Shri to family
Chandni | Sunday January 26, 2014
Named for the Padma Shri on Saturday, Bollywood actress Vidya Balan found herself "running out of words" to describe her "gratitude".
Actor Kamal Haasan, Vidya Balan to get Padma honours
Chandni | Sunday January 26, 2014
Versatile actor Kamal Haasan, Bollywood actress Vidya Balan and actor Paresh Rawal feature in 2014's list of the Padma awards.
Scientist RA Mashelkar, yoga guru BKS Iyengar get Padma Vibhushan
India | Press Trust of India | Monday January 27, 2014
Noted scientist RA Mashelkar and yoga guru BKS Iyengar were today chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour.
Leander Paes, Pullela Gopichand to be awarded Padma Bhushan; Yuvraj Singh to get Padma Shri
Press Trust of India | Saturday January 25, 2014
The Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian awards of the country, are given for distinguished service of high order and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field. These awards are conferred by the President at a ceremonial function at ...
I don't hanker after awards, says Milkha Singh
Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 14, 2014
Milkha Singh also said that he did not want to become sports administrator as there were "a lot of dirt" in federations.
Padma Bhushan awardee Mark Tully gets birth certificate after 78 years
India | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 26, 2013
Veteran journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee Mark Tully, who was born in Kolkata in 1935, today received his birth certificate from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, 78 years after his birth.
Leander Paes recommended for Padma Bhushan: report
NDTVSports | Wednesday November 20, 2013
If Leander Paes were to be awarded the Padma Bhushan, he would become only the second tennis player to receive the award after Ramanathan Krishnan in 1967.
Manna Dey, legendary singer, dies at 94
India | NDTV.com | Thursday October 24, 2013
Manna Dey, one of Indian cinema's golden voices, died in a Bangalore hospital today. He was 94.


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Update: The offer mentioned below for the Platinum Card from American Express has expired. View the current offer here.
Now through November 30, 2013, American Express Membership Rewards is offering a 20% bonus when transferring points to the Choice Privileges program if you've got a card that accrues them, such as the Premier Rewards Gold, Platinum or Business Platinum cards.
Normally points transfer at a ratio of 1 Amex point to 1 Choice point, which isn't terribly exciting, but at least with this promo, you can transfer 1,000 Amex points to get 1,200 Choice Privileges points instead. This bonus is hard-coded so there is no need to register for it.
A few years ago, American Express offered a 50% transfer bonus to Choice Privileges, but haven't had any since, so if you've been considering moving some points into Choice Privileges but were waiting for a bonus to do so, now is probably the time.
As you can see, the values for transferring Choice Privileges points to any of its airline partners, which include Air Canada, American, Delta, Spirit and Aeromexico, are pretty poor at a ratio of 5 or 6 to one, so I'd suggest not going this route, even taking into account the 20% bonus.
In terms of hotel redemptions, when it comes to redeeming Choice Points, you can use them for award nights at over 6,000 of their properties. Choice award nights require between 6,000 to 35,000 points per nigh,t so with the 20% bonus it comes down to 5,000-30,000 Amex points, which is still a lot considering you can generally get much more value out of your American Express points by transferring them to the program's 16 airline partners.
However, an example of a decent redemption is for the Clarion Hotel in Cork, Ireland, where the lowest refundable rate was running for 150 EUR ($200) per night in October. However, award nights at this hotel are also available for only 8,000 Choice Privileges points. Since American Express points must be transferred in 1,000 increments, you would need to transfer 7,000 points for an award night here, which would give you a value of 2.85 cents per point.
However, that's one of the best values for Choice Privileges points I've found, so I wouldn't recommend just transferring to Choice without a specific hotel redemption in mind. You'll probably also get more value out on an international stay such as one in Europe, so take a look at those hotels if you do want to take advantage of this. As always with transfer bonuses, do the math for yourself and figure out if the specific redemption you're interested in makes sense for you.
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CODAC Closet – a new neighborhood resale store – is open six days a week!
Located at 3550 N. First Avenue, Suite 150, CODAC Closet is a thrift and gift store owned and operated by CODAC Behavioral Health Services.
Providing for CODAC Clients and the Community
CODAC Closet…
- Offers donated products as incentives to CODAC members for participation in documented treatment goals. This is typically referred to as "contingency management."
- Offers donated products at discounted prices to the general public.
- Provides Retail Training Programs for CODAC members, resulting in increased skills and employment opportunities for trainees.
- Provides a comfortable and clean environment for CODAC members and the general public to shop for affordable clothing and household items.
Through CODAC's Center for Recovery & Independence, CODAC members in recovery from substance use disorders, general mental health concerns and/or serious mental illnesses can learn valuable hands-on retail skills and gain experience for their resume. The Retail Training Program consists of two parts:
- 8 hours of classroom education on retail skills
- 3 months of hands-on retail training at CODAC Closet. Each Retail Trainee works one-on-one with a Retail Clerk for individualized attention and real-time problem solving and skill development.
Donate to CODAC Closet!
CODAC Closet relies on donations of new and gently used clothing and household items. Donations are accepted during store hours; bring them into the front door or, for your convenience, drive around to the back of the building and unload them there.
Here is a list of items that you might consider donating:
|Small kitchen appliances
|Shower liners/curtains
|Shower curtain rings
|Vacuum cleaners
|Living room area rugs
|Television sets (working)
|DVD players
|Arts & crafts materials
|Alarm clocks
|Heating pads
|Baby monitors
|Child car seats
|Hangers (for clothes)
|Hygiene products (shampoo,
body wash, etc)
|Mattress covers
|Bath towels
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Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say
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The intended purpose of this article is to use the written word to capture some lighthearted memories and recollections about the funny and sometimes cute statements that my demented patients have made over the years. Working with the demented elderly population can be interesting.Anyone who works around the demented elderly population can attest to the fact that they sometimes say the darndest things.
Mr. Rider is a pseudonym for the slightly plump octogenarian nursing home resident who had some cognitive decline due to vascular dementia. Anyhow, I walked into his room with his breakfast tray one weekend morning about six years ago. I naturally assumed he would eat his food after I had gotten finished setting up the tray. After all, this guy was one who never missed any meals.
"I don't want to eat this morning," he earnestly tells me. "I'm trying to lose some weight."
I was taken aback by his response because Mr. Rider was not the type of man who ever worried about maintaining his figure. However, after a few more attempts to offer him the tray, he continued to refuse, so I respected his desire to 'trim down.'
Ms. Lucinda is a pseudonym for the petite septuagenarian nursing home resident who was afflicted with middle-stage Alzheimer's disease. Nursing staff had to be very careful with the manner in which they approached her because she would take a swing at any caregiver who made one wrong move. In addition to punching the person, she would give them a verbal lashing with vulgarities that were on the same level as a drunken sailor.
I had just given her a bolus g-tube feeding one night approximately four years ago. Before I left the room, she studied me from head to toe and declared, "You're getting too fat, girl!"
Her eyes suddenly shift to my round backside. She examines me for a few more seconds and nods her head in agreement before saying, "Yes, girl. You're getting fat! You need to stop pigging out!"
Anne is a pseudomyn for the frail nonagenarian nursing home resident whom I met in early 2006 at my very first nursing job. She had middle-stage Alzheimer's disease and other psychiatric issues. I was a brand new nurse back then, and had learned in nursing school to perform 'reality orientation' when dealing with disoriented patients.
She would ask me every 30 minutes, "How do I get to the fourteenth floor?"
My newbie response: "This building has no fourteenth floor. It only has one floor. You're in the right place."
Of course, she was never happy with my answer and would furiously roll around the building in her little wheelchair until she could locate anyone else who would direct her to the nonexistent elevator or the staircase that would lead to the fourteenth floor.
Nowadays I avoid reality orientation like the plague if the patient has middle-stage or end-stage dementia. Therapeutic fibbing seems to work well with these patients and causes them the least amount of emotional turmoil.
So, have any of your past or present demented patients said anything that was too funny or so cute? Feel free to share!Last edit by Joe V on Aug 15, '12
About TheCommuter, ASN, RN
TheCommuter is a moderator of allnurses.com and has varied experiences upon which to draw for her articles. She was an LPN/LVN for more than four years prior to becoming a registered nurse.
TheCommuter has '9' year(s) of experience and specializes in 'acute rehab, long term care, and psych'. From 'Fort Worth, Texas, USA'; 33 Years Old; Joined Feb '05; Posts: 28,492; Likes: 41,929. You can follow TheCommuter on My Website9Aug 15, '12 by amygarsideOne of my patients would always ask me if I'm the new nurse even if I've been taking care of him for three years now.7Aug 15, '12 by K+MgSO4totally agree Just agreed with a pt today that she was in Hawaii! She is in Melbourne.
told another one that her mum was shopping would be home soon! Pt is 80! mum is long dead.22Aug 15, '12 by TheCommuter, ASN, RN Senior ModeratorAbout three and a half years ago, a 90-year-old lady with Alzheimer's disease grabbed my hand and placed it against her lower abdomen.
"Do you feel that?" she questioned me.
"What is it?" I asked.
She shouts, "It's the baby! I'm about to give birth any minute!"10Aug 15, '12 by Hygiene Queen, ADN, RN GuideI had a pt who was very focused on her mother: "Does my mother know where I'm at? She'll be worried!"
The best answer I had for her: "Honey, your mother knows where you are! Don't all mothers know where there children are?"
This always worked very well for this pt because it must have struck some chord of truth for her.
I could also say this in complete earnestness (very important-- pt's perceive blatant deceit) because I imagined her mother would, indeed, know.
One of my favorite dementia quotes:
We were helping a very demented gentleman to get dressed on an Easter morning, many many years ago.
He suddenly focused on his window, his eyes widened, and he yelled, "Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh!!!!! It's Jesus Chriiiist!!!!!!"
Freaky then-- hilarious to me now!Last edit by Hygiene Queen on Feb 7, '14 : Reason: I found a spelling error a year-and-a-half later... and I fixed it.18Aug 15, '12 by FlyingScotOne of my friends took her very elderly aunt to visit her (the aunt's) even more elderly husband in the hospital. They sat by the bedside and chatted for a few minutes. Suddenly the man looked at my friend and demanded to know who "that old lady is" referring to his wife. She said "Why Uncle Charlie that's your wife, Edna"! He looked at her and said "What did I do, pick the first one I saw on the street? What am I going to tell my father?!" Fortunately Edna was off in her own little world so no hurt feelings. I nearly peed myself laughing when she told me what happened.6Aug 15, '12 by not.done.yet GuideNothing too dramatic, but had an elderly advancing Alzheimer's patient who had been rather agitated for a couple of days, worse at night. He was being horrible to the staff and to his wife and in getting report I was a little nervous to be taking over his care after being told what the night had been like. I went into his room to do morning vitals and assess him, feeling somewhat trepidatious, and touched his arm and said his name. He opened his eyes, frowning, looked at me....and then lit up in this great big smile and said "Hello there Gorgeous!" Cracked me up given how nervous I was and how rough the night had been according to report.10Aug 15, '12 by SvallasI am currently a pre-nursing student who previously worked as a CNA at a long-term care facility.
One day I was guiding Mrs. "A" to the dining room area located within the building. She was a 98-year-old woman born the same year the Titanic sank (1912). At one point during our journey to the dining hall she brought her walker to a pause turned towards me and said, "are you married". I responded by saying, "I am currently not married but I do have a girlfriend". Her response was "OOHHH Shhhucckksss, I thought I had a chance".
I had another patient that would wake-up severals times throughout the night thinking that it was time for breakfast (keep in mind it was dark). The first thing Mr. "H" (an ex-police officer) would do was take a look at the clock. If the clock read 9:00 pm he assumed it was 9:00 am. He would then proceed to sit up on his bed and start saying that it is time for breakfast. This is when his bed alarm would go off and I would have to rush let him know that he needed some more rest before breakfast time.
I have heard two demented patients debating whether or not it was Christmas (in the middle of July).
Funny things can definitely make your day =DLast edit by Svallas on Aug 15, '122Aug 15, '12 by lub dubA member of my family suffers from dementia, & I find nothing funny or cute about it. There is a thread elsewhere on this site that talks about the elderly being devalued, & I thought of this thread.
Go ahead, let the flaming begin...25Aug 15, '12 by Hygiene Queen, ADN, RN GuideQuote from lub dubNo flaming here.A member of my family suffers from dementia, & I find nothing funny or cute about it. There is a thread elsewhere on this site that talks about the elderly being devalued, & I thought of this thread.
Go ahead, let the flaming begin...
Know that if we don't laugh, we cry.


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December 23, 2014, 12:08:49 am
I don't think anyone really hate Macs, they just hate the annoying vocal Mac fans and project that onto the hardware. Objectively, Apple stuff is very high quality and extremely well-designed. If you can afford the extra cost I think they're well worth it (depending on your needs, of course, you're not going to be running Crysis on a Mac).
No, no they're really not.
After intricately taking the system apart, I find that the hard drive is none other than a Hitachi Deskstar. Hitachi of course bought the hard drive division of IBM, who of course earned the all-too-deserved name of the "IBM DeathStar".I can see why, these drives are absolute shit. No doubt only purchased because they were the cheapest thing Apple could find.
The thing is, I have many friends that have Macs, and they work very, very well. I don't deign to speak about my experience being the norm, of course, but when I have multiple friends that have Macs, and have no problems with Macs outside of the usual computer component failure BS, I find it hard to say that they're all bad pieces of kit.Besides, I've got my iPhone 3G that's still kicking, and quite well, so there's that. It's also the only Apple product I've owned, so it's probably a good reason to take my experience with a grain of salt.
BIOS still being around is what's insane.
The whole point of unification gets placed on the side.
Not for long. It'll still be compatible but win8 is ushering in the replacement which consequently will be available to the public with the whole marketplace at the end of February.
@SargeSmash: so this is your dream or your nightmare??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26enkCzkJHQ
* Kiyoshi Aman stares at you.I already have hardware which uses UEFI.ETA: I bought it last August.


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Well thats night before i got off line, i text messaged drew to tell him to check him email and i was to scared to call him and tell him to check his mail. Well, when i got on line this morning, when i woke up...there was an email from him. Which was a big suprise to me, because normally he dont email me back, he just reads my email. Well the email said "if you wanna call me then call me!" OMG i so just wanted to call him right then but i didnt know if he would be up or if he was in school. So i said ill just call him whenever i get home today and hope he talks to me! :) You guys dont know how much i love him and want him back. But i got to go because i got to leave for school in like 20 minutes and im not even dressed. But ill tell you all about your chat whenever i call him! Bye byes~ -Stina Marie- ( You best believe my bitch ass if gunna call drew now! YAY! )
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Also, in DS9's "Body Parts" the first Ferengi Grand Nagus claimed that he had written the Rules of Acquisition. Yet while there were 285 rules in DS9 - stated in "Rules of Acquisition" - it is claimed that there are only 173 rules in this episode. If the rules have been added to over time, how can Gint claim authorship? Was he just lying?
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Ark. unemployment rate rises
Updated On: Jan 18 2013 12:40:12 PM CST
Arkansas's unemployment rate rose slightly last month, up to 7.1%. The state lost a total of 5,400 nonfarm payroll jobs. More than half of those were in leisure and hospitality. That drop is normal for December, according to the Department of Workforce Services.
The state unemployment rate is still lower than it was in December 2011, when it was 7.8%.
The one sign of good news was in manufacturing, where 300 new jobs were added.
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In To the Work!, D. L. Moody states, "It is far better to get a hundred men to work than to do the work oneself." That is the goal of this classic book; to encourage believers in the work of the kingdom in order to see movement in the church. Moody draws from the Bible and his own personal observations in order to instill a sense of enthusiasm and urgency in his readers.
Dwight L. Moody was a highly acclaimed late 19th century evangelist. He founded the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago and the Bible Institute of Colportage Association, now Moody Press. He survived the turbulence of the Civil War and the Great Chicago Fire. He and his wife, Emma, had two children.


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We keep hearing that 512MB of RAM is the minimum requirement for OS 6 and while this hasn't been confirmed by RIM, it's good to know that devices such as the BlackBerry Bold 9650 will also be getting BlackBerry 6. It's very possible that the OS 6 rollout could be like when OS 5 was released. We could probably expect a similar lineup of devices and backwards compatibility.
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Win a "Bold" Adventure to Africa, Costa Rica or Australia
There's a cool contest going on right now with RIM and Verizon to promote the new BlackBerry Bold 9650. This weekend in NYC, contest administrators will be going around and taking video testimonials on a BlackBerry Bold 9650 from Verizon. Participants will answer the question, "How do you live your life bold?" The boldest video wins one of three bold adventures: an African safari, a diving trip to the Great Barrier Reef, or a Costa Rican rainforest trip. Be Bold has already been to Boston and gathered up some great bold testimonials. After NYC, they'll be headed to Chicago, Atlanta and San Francisco.
Readers can also join the Live Bold. Be Bold. Facebook fan page for a chance to win the new BlackBerry Bold (the fan page will be giving away one smartphone per week). For more free giveaways, BlackBerry fans can visit the events in their cities.
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US Cellular has confirmed by press release that they will be offering the BlackBerry Bold 9650 in early August and a "BlackBerry flip smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard". The 9670 looked pretty ugly when pictures first surfaced but the more we see of this device, the better it looks. It looks like Verizon will be the first to offer the device with US Cellular next. There are many Pearl Flip users out there who are looking forward to this upgrade.
Theme Studio Updated with Pearl 9100 and Bold 9650 Support
The updated Theme Studio is now available with support for the BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 and the BlackBerry Bold 9650. There doesn't seem to be anything else new other than device support in BlackBerry Theme Studio Serve Pack 1. Ideally, the Theme Studio team would be much more active considering they represent such a large percentage of App World content. RIM could be investing money in giving theme developers more wallpapers, icon sets and animations to work with.
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BlackBerryCool Roundup for the Week of May 31st
The biggest news this week is probably all the hype around OS 6 and which devices will be getting the upgrade. Rumors (which are borderline fact) are circulating that the 9700 is getting a memory refresh to 512MB of RAM in order to make it OS 6 ready. If OS 6 requires 512MB of RAM, the only device currently in RIM's product line that will support 6 is the 9650.
Should users be upset about this? Take a look at the iPhone. The iPhone has a 2 year obsolescence since the iPhone 3G, a 2 year old device, will not be getting the OS 4 upgrade. By the time the 9700a launches, it could be a 2 year old device. Therefore, for all the users complaining that their device is becoming obsolete, I think this is a general complaint towards consumer electronics, and isn't something necessarily wrong with RIM's strategy. What are your thoughts?
Make sure to hit the jump because we have a full roundup of BlackBerry news this week for you to catch up on.
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Verizon BlackBerry Bold 9650 Now Available for Purchase
The Verizon Bold 9650 is for sale online at $149.99 with a 2 year contract and a $100 online discount. In general, the Bold 9650 is a very solid QWERTY device with double the memory of other modern BlackBerrys (512MB). It's not clear what devices will be getting an OS 6 upgrade, but if memory is any indication than the Bold 9650 is definitely a contender. Our fingers are crossed.
Click here to read a review of the Sprint BlackBerry Bold 9650.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Torvald give to the maid after his conversation with Nora about Krogstad?
(a) Nora's present, to be stored away until she recants
(b) a message for the police about Krogstad
(c) a letter firing Krogstad
(d) a present to wrap for Nora
2. Where did Nora and Torvald travel to cure Torvald's illness?
(a) Italy
(b) Portugal
(c) Greece
(d) Spain
3. What made Torvald ill?
(a) overwork
(b) an accident
(c) a harsh, cold winter
(d) a genetic disease
4. Why did Torvald leave his office when he married Nora?
(a) Torvald wanted more free time.
(b) Nora hated his job and wanted him to leave it.
(c) Torvald objected to the way the firm was run.
(d) Torvald needed the possibility of advancement.
5. What brings Torvald out of his study?
(a) a loud noise from the other room
(b) worry over what Nora has bought
(c) a desire to see his dearly loved wife
(d) anger that Nora is late
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Nora think Krogstad is threatening her with?
2. Where does Nora send her children so she can talk to Krogstad?
3. What type of work has Nora taken on to make ends meet?
4. Who has Mrs. Linde had to support?
5. What is Nora going to the costume ball as?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Doctor Rank say about Krogstad's character?
2. What excuse does Nora make, so she doesn't have to explain the favor she wanted?
3. Describe Torvald's reaction to the news of Doctor Rank's impending death.
4. What do Torvald's pet names for Nora say about his attitude towards her?
5. What is Nora's reaction to Torvald's example?
6. Why is Torvald reluctant to give Nora money for Christmas?
7. What does Torvald want Nora to do, to "hush up' the incident?
8. Why does Krogstad say it would be useless for Nora to kill herself?
9. Describe how Nora dances the Tarantella and Torvald's reaction.
10. What comparison does Nora seem to be making between her father and Torvald?
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When I heard that Benelli was building the military's U.S. M1014 Join Service Combat Shotgun, my first thought was, "Benelli? That would make it a semi-automatic, wouldn't it?" As would most who have an interest in military firearms, I recognized this as significant. Since World War I, American servicemen have, in matters of large-scale procurement, used one form or another of the slide-action, or pump, shotgun. "The military must have gone with Benelli's inertia recoil system," was my second thought. Wrong. It was the first of myriad revelations the gun provided for me. Not only does it represent a new direction for the United States military, but also for Benelli itself.
Although the M1014 has a host of significant qualities, the most significant is the fact it is gas-operated rather than recoil-operated. Benelli built a reputation for reliability on its "Inertia Recoil System," which uses the energy of the recoil impulse to operate the action. The question is, why did Benelli change from its original system?
Recently, American Rifleman received a pre-production Benelli M4 Super 90, the civilian version of the M1014, for testing and review. I called Craig Johnson, Benelli's Customer Service Manager, and asked him why the shotgun did not use Benelli's inertia system. He explained, "The military guys wanted to be able to attach night vision and other equipment to the shotgun." Perplexed, I asked him why this necessitated a change in operating systems. He said that Benelli's inertia system requires the gun to be kept within a particular weight range—those attachments add weight that could throw off the balance of the gun and, consequently, the functioning of the inertia system. The answer was to go to a gas-operated action.
Accepting that, it is noteworthy that Benelli recognized, when designed a firearm, a balance must be struck between innovation and proven design. The goal for Benelli was to retain the reliability of its shotguns and incorporate a new operating system—all while not reinventing the wheel.
Benelli's answer, the ARGO system, became the heart of the new shotgun. ARGO, which stands for "Auto Regulated Gas Operated," is directly related to the gas system found on the R1 rifle previously covered in these pages (February 2003, p.58). In the ARGO system on the M4 Super 90—designed to function with 2 ¾" or 3" shells—dual stainless self-cleaning pistons, located just ahead of the chamber, are impinged by hot gases through dual gas ports located just forward of the forcing cone. This system is, by nature, cleaner than most gas-operated semi-automatics as the gas tends to be hotter and cleaner at a point so early in the firing cycle.
Obviously, the ARGO system is quite a development for Benelli. But, as noted earlier, it is prudent to balance innovation with proven design. This is where the bolt mechanism comes into play. While the ARGO system is new, the bolt mechanism will look familiar to anyone who has dealt with an inertia-operated Benelli. It employs the familiar two-piece design made up of a bolt carrier and a rotating bolt head with two lugs that lock directly into a barrel extension. Gas from the ports impinge the gas system's dual pistons, which then move toward the receiver and provide rearward thrust to the bolt carrier.
So, the question is, is this shotgun "worth its salt?" To answer that, it is best to go to the sharp end—those who actually use it. A call to the Marine Corps' press affairs office put me in touch with both the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Anti-Terrorism)—4thMEB(AT)—based at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and with the Marines' Quantico, Va., Special Reaction Team, which is the equivalent of a civilian SWAT team.
"Is the semi-automatic operation of the M1014/M4 Super 90 an advantage in your opinion?" M/Sgt. Luis H. Hernandez, the 4thMEB(AT)'s staff non-commissioned officer in charge of the unit's training center, responded, "It is a plus, in my opinion. Fast follow-up rounds in close quarters are a definite advantage." S/Sgt. Kurt D. Vermazan, also of the 4thMEB(AT) and chief instructor for its Shotgun Training Course, added, "The semi-automatic operation has another advantage. It removes the risk of 'short-stroking' the action, which can happen under stress." S/Sgt. Eric Meek of Quantico's Special Reaction Team had similar feelings. "In my opinion, the M1014 far surpasses [previous] shotguns. the semi-automatic operation eliminates any human error because the cycling of the weapon is done for you."
When asked what they thought of the shotgun in general and how it has been received in the Marine Corps, S/Sgt. Meek said "Great gun, extremely fast action. I specifically like the way it handles—the recoil is very easy to control, making multiple target engagement easy." Vermazan noted that younger Marines take quickly to the shotgun. "This is an advantage with the younger Marines who have no experience with a shotgun. They like the way it looks and don't have pre-conceived notions about how a shotgun should work. It makes it easier to train them."
Vermazan did point out, though, that the Benelli is naturally more complex than the earlier slide actions. "It does require more practice to become proficient, but more training is never a bad thing, and more trigger time is always a plus."
Upon inspection of the M4 Super 90, I would have to say that I concur with the Marines' positive impressions. Overall, it possesses many of the attributes of a conventional Benelli—familiar control locations, ergonomically designed pistol grip, similar bolt design and operation, etc. Where it stands apart is in the modifications stemming from its military-based design.
The M4 Super 90 is an impressive combination of polymer, aluminum, and steel with a matte-black finish to protect against corrosion. The aluminum receiver is anodized and the phosphated, 18 ½" steel barrel has a chrome-plated bore for durability. The sighting system is exemplary. Made by Italy's LPA Sights, it is what is popularly known was a "ghost ring," in which the rear sight is designed to fade out of view when the eye focuses on the front sight. The system incorporates white dots and optional tritium inserts. The sights are all-steel, click adjustable for windage and elevation and are heavily bult and reinforced.
Another nice feature of the M4 Super 90 design is its accommodation for "southpaws." All sling attachment points are ambidextrous, and the over-sized safety at the rear of the trigger guard is reversible.
The most obvious indicators of the M4 Super 90's military heritage are the stock design, Picatinny accessory mounting rail, ease of disassembly and the modular nature of the design. Modularity was a key design factor of the M1014. Consequently, the M4 Super 90 has the option of switching out the barrel or the type of stock easily and without tools.
Although the M1014 features a fully collapsing stock, the M4 Super 90's stock is fixed in the extended position for compliance with current law. While the aluminum stock itself is the same as the military version with a generous rubber recoil pad and comfortable cheekpiece, it is the design of the recoil tube that differs. Whereas the M1014 has two machined sections on the tube for either fully open or fully closed positioning of the stock, the M4 Super 90 has only the allowance for fully extended.
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Oxidation is the natural coloring of metal which occurs when the oxygen in the air makes contact with various metals. Natural oxidation (tarnishing) will occur with bronze, brass, and copper just by weathering and aging alone. Oxidation may also be achieved chemically. Bronze and many other metals may be oxidized chemically. The oxidizing of metal surfaces is a finishing process that uses certain chemicals to speed up the natural reaction of the metal to the atmosphere and thus quickly achieve the desired color. Oxidizing is commonly used for coloring natural metal surfaces. It is used on historical buildings, museums, and for various architectural surfaces to achieve a specific statuary color.
The most commonly oxidized metals are:
- Bronze
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Other metals that may be oxidized include:
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Commonly oxidized surfaces include:
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Oxidation may be achieved in different ways. Natural oxidation is common on buildings where the exterior elements play a major role in changing the bronze surface color. Natural oxidation occurs in four stages. The metal turns a light brown during the first stage. It turns brown and then dark brown during the second and third stages. Finally, it turns light green to dark green during the fourth stage. This natural process requires very little attention from the modern metal polisher. Basic cleaning and proper protective coatings may be applied to this naturally occurring oxidation. Different types of oils or waxes along with specific cleaning techniques can be applied to these oxidized bronze surfaces to protect or enhance nature's process.
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Throughout her career, Assemblywoman Millman has been a strong advocate for education. She began her career as a classroom teacher in Brooklyn, worked for many years as a public school librarian and eventually became a New York City Department of Education facilitator and coordinator for Districts 3, 4, and 15.
This month, the Education Committee will be holding a public hearing in Brooklyn so concerned citizens can express their views on mayoral control of schools. The hearing will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 10:00 am at the New York City Technical College Klitgord Auditorium located at 285 Jay Street. Attendees must pre-register with the committee by completing a form on the committee's website at http://www.assembly.state.ny.us/comm/Ed/20090119/
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"Eligible families can receive over $6,000 in combined federal, state and city tax credits," Millman explained. "In this year's economic climate, it is especially important for all eligible families to apply. Thanks to legislation I supported in the Assembly, the state created an Earned Income Tax Credit and, in 2002, increased it to 30 percent of the federal tax credit."
Last month Assemblywoman Joan Millman joined her Assembly colleagues in passing a legislative package designed to strengthen rent regulation laws. A majority of city residents are renters, making them vulnerable to an unpredictable market. Among the reforms passed this week, these bills would increase harassment penalties on landlords, limit a building-owners' ability to use a rent-regulated apartment for personal use, increase rent and income deregulation thresholds, and extend the recovery time for major capital improvement expenses.
"Housing is not a privilege - it is a basic right," stated Millman. "I am pleased that after years of our efforts to pass these reforms, there is finally hope that the leadership in the Senate will also pass this package and it can become law. These reforms will protect many of those who protect us - our teachers, firefighters, cops and nurses. The bills will take some of the pressure off hardworking families and keep more affordable housing within reach of all New Yorkers."
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Bears reach injury settlement with Matt Blanchard
BY ADAM L. JAHNS Bears Reporter August 27, 2013 3:16PM
Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Blanchard throws a pass during NFL football training camp Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Updated: August 27, 2013 3:16PM
The Bears reached an injury settlement with quarterback Matt Blanchard, who suffered a broken knuckle in his left hand in the exhibition against the San Diego Chargers, on Tuesday.
It was an expected move for the Bears with Blanchard working as their No. 3 quarterback. The Bears' roster is now at 75 players — which it had to be at by 3 p.m. — after Blanchard's injury settlement. The Bears waived 14 players on Sunday.
The Bears are keen on Blanchard, but if they want to re-sign him, they now have to wait until after Week 10 of the regular season because of the injury settlement. Blanchard, though, can sign with another team once his injury settlement expires.
In other words, while it's possible Blanchard re-signs with the Bears and ends up on their practice squad, the second-year quarterback from Lake Zurich High School may also end up on another team.
"I think everybody has an idea of how we felt about Matt while he was here," coach Marc Trestman said. "[It was an] unfortunate incident that happened in the game."
Would the Bears look to bring back Blanchard if he's available and healthy?
"I haven't even thought about that," Trestman said. "I'm just disappointed he was injured. I really like his progress. I think we resonated that through the times we've talked here.
"Really, we'll see how it goes as we move forward. There are so many variables between now and then."
Blanchard's locker already was cleaned out when the locker room was open to the media on Tuesday. His broken knuckle will not require surgery, just some time.
"It's just frustrating. This is just part of the game," Blanchard said Monday. "I know everything will work out. I know everything happens for a reason and I truly, truly believe those things. In the grand scheme of things, this is a minor speed bump. I know things moving forward are going to be great. It's frustrating, but things will work out."
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