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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA -- I bought a dining table from Drexel Heritage in Raleigh, NC. The sales person told me that it was solid wood. It turns out she was incorrect. At this point I had already ordered the table so I kept the order. I was also convinced by the salesperson that I should buy the Guardsman extra warranty for scratches and marks. Since it was an expensive dining table I figured I should buy it for $199.00 and get the insurance. The salesperson assured me it was worth it.
I was very careful with the table and used it rarely. After our first Thanks Giving meal on it I noticed some marks on table, so I called it in to Guardsman that following Monday. I then sent in all the paperwork including a sketch. The women informed me that a technician would be contacting me to schedule a visit. I never got a call, which is what I was expecting. I did get an e-mail asking for further follow up. Why? I'm not sure I provided them with all of the information they originally asked for. That e-mail also stated that if I did not reach them back by 5 days my claim was VOID. I was on vacation, so I did not see the e-mail until after the arbitrary date imposed on me.
I called the customer service number to see what I could do. But the agent informed me that there is nothing I could do. My claim was void, since I missed the date. I spoke to managers and sent letters, but to no avail. I even involved Drexel Heritage and the manager there told me that she could not help me. I was left very frustrated by this experience. I feel taken advantage of and vow never to buy from Drexel Heritage or buy insurance again. It's a SCAM!!!
I contacted Guardsman in the summer with a claim. My kids had spilled a drink and the color completely was removed from the leather sofas. This is the second time this had happened. the first time they sent someone out and the woman did an amazing job. This time however, the first person I talked to told me to just send pictures and the claim since they had my invoices on file. I complied. A week and a half later some guy left me a voicemail letting me know they could not dispatch my claim until I sent the invoice. He then said he had no idea why the girl told me they had it on file, because they didn't. Fast forward several months and I finally find the original receipt. Excited to get this addressed I called Guardsman again - the woman said she had no idea what I was talking about because she was looking at my invoice in her system. She transferred me to my claims representative I left a voicemail. She left a voicemail back stating it was not covered because cracking and pealing of the leather is not covered. I called back and they said the same thing. When I explained that this type of thing was handled a previous time and it was the same thing, the guy starts telling me "look I can submit it again, but there is no way you are going to get this covered. It isn't in the plan." I argued stains and damage from them are covered he said they aren't and back and forth we went. I think the plan price is a percentage of what you paid. We purchased high-end furniture and the plan for me was not cheap (upward of $500), but worth it considering I have two little kids:) This time around they were just plain HORRIBLE. Save your money and buy some furniture covered:) It saves you from feeling completely rip[ed off. NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY GUARDSMAN!!!
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -- Guardsman
PO Box 88010
Grand Rapids MI 49518-0010
Complaint Description:
They denied claim because they say paper work was not submitted n a timely fashion. So they say they have no obligation to stand up to their warranty. Purchased Guardsman warranty from Garden White furniture on on 5/19/09. The framework n the chairs I purchased on 5/19/2009 began to break and crack. I called Gardner White and the said to contact Guardsman Service Center.I contacted service center on 9/23/13 in which they promptly sent me a email to file claim. The email text body said you have two methods to complete form, electronically or by mail. The suggest in bold to complete electronically for fastest service. I completed and returned form to there exact specification on 10/28/13 to exact specification. I heard nothing from them so I emails on 10/25/13 and never received return response. I called and spoke to representative and he informed me that a hard copy has to be mailed and submitted with electronic claim.The representative then sent me email a new set of forms on 12/23/13. I completed the forms on 12/25/13 and mailed to the Guardsman address in Grand Rapids Michigan. I received an email on 1/14/14 stating that they received my claim. I received a call today from Montgonery stating that they would not be honoring warranty because it was not submitted in a timely fashion. When I asked to talk to a supervisor I talked to Denise who also said claims were not submitted in a timely fashion and they would not honor their warranty. I said I had saved all emails documenting communication. She told me that did not matter because they did not have any record of them. No I am stuck with a warranty I paid for and a company that won't honor it. As a result I have 6 chairs that have broken frame work and are not usable
Guess I'm another unfortunate victim of the scamming company. I purchased the protect-a-bed through Nebraska Furniture Mart, which then uses Guardsman, to carry out their warranty of the product. The damage occurred on the protect-a-bed in October of 2012, but I was pregnant with serious complications at the time, that I missed my 10 day window to return the service request form back to them to get it replaced. When I finally got settled back in at home after the very early and problematic birth of my son, I called Guardsman to make sure I could still submit the paperwork, to which they agreed I could.
Today, I received an email from them denying the request to replace the product due to the service request form not being turned in within the 10 day window of the original damage. So, I called them to explain to them why it took so long and they still said there was nothing they could do. So, I decided to call Nebraska Furniture Mart's furniture department to try to get it replaced or resolved with them. Krista, said NFM could and would not replace it, and also called Guardsman to try to have them resolve the issue with them directly, but they refused.
I paid for this service expecting that if I submit the necessary paperwork, that the product would be replaced. I paid for the 3 package of the protect-a-bed knowing that with a 20 year warranty on the bed itself, that I wanted to keep the mattress in tip top shape to prevent damage with life's events that could damage it. I didn't expect to be so poorly treated by NFM and Guardsman on this issue.
The day of the damage, I washed the protect-a-bed as directed but forgot to change the temp on the dryer from high heat to medium heat until minutes later. By then, the damage had been done. A hole was ripped in the fabric and the two layers of fabric came apart, making it no longer able to protect the mattress from stains, etc. When Krista from NFM called Guardsman, they changed the reason they gave me for denying the replacement from missing the 10 day window to submit the service request form to "it improperly being dried." So, they said the warranty was then voided and I was "out of luck."
I never received any paperwork stating what was and was not covered for warranty claims either. I have since filed a BBB complaint on them.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -- Filed a claim following all protocol for such an action according to the steps deemed necessary by Guardian Furniture Protection Plan. Few days after sending in info on needed repairs I received an itinerary for having my recliner fixed. A repairman was sent to fix the footrest of my recliner but was unable to do it as the bar that operates the kick out feature was broken. Repairman said he had to take the part and the handle with him to have Guardian order the part to fix it. Few days later I got this email from Guardian:
" Rather than make a poor quality repair, your claim has been sent back to our administration center for review. We will receive a full report from the technician, including photographs of the damage, shortly. Once we review this report, which should happen over the next several days, we will determine the best course of action to resolve your claim. This may include ordering a replacement part from the manufacturer, or working with your retailer to identify a replacement. However, because parts and replacements are not always available, we may also explore other options with you.
A few more days go by then a representative from Guardsman calls to inform me that all of the sudden, the recliner is not covered. Read the email to him and he still said it was not covered. Spoke to manager and was told the same thing. If it was not covered, which it was, thenI should not have received two correspondences telling me it should have been fixed. They were willing to fix it when they thought it was going to be cheap to do so. Please tell everyone you know in the market for new furniture not to even consider this scam of a protection policy. THey are just like health insurance in that they want their money right then and there and make you jump through hoops to file a claim, but then when it is their turn to reciprocate.....all of the sudden whatever you have/need is not covered.
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA -- Back in late 2008 and 2009 I purchased several rooms of furniture between Carolina Furniture Concepts and Havertys, I also purchased a 5yr Guardsman service agreement on all of the pieces. I was told and sold on this Guardsman Warranty as a Platinum Service Warranty. I have not used the service agreement until recently when I had a problem with a drawer in a upright chest, the extra deep drawer in particular, when the drawer quit functioning. I had noticed that the plastic guide on the bottom rail had been split when installed initially at the factory and finally cracked into 2 pcs, now the drawer doesn't close or open. And one recliner footrest in a reclining sofa began to stick and hard to open while sitting in the recliner. not sure if something is bent or what happened there. Anyway, I decided it was time to put in a claim to get these two what I consider minor issues resolved before my Warranty runs out in 2013-2014. So, I first contacted the furniture stores which promptly told me to use the warranty. I was within 10-14 days from when damage occurred when we filled out the forms and mailed them in, Only to receive a decline letter a month later stating that since the damage didn't occur within 7 days of the claim it was denied. It takes 7 days just to get the mail claim to them! So I decided to do the online version where I could take pictures and submit again with-in the 7 day window, only to be declined again because were on an earlier claim and were denied based on "not within the 7 days". What a technicality! I could see with-in 30 or even 15 day, but 7? After trying to explain to my worthless account manager and the rude manager, It became obvious that this is business as usual at Guardsman, They are good at shirking accountability and highlighting any technicality! This company is a joke! and Carolina Furniture Concepts and Havertys should be ashamed for pushing these worthless warranties! What a waste of time trying to submit a claim. I will never purchase another "Guardsman" anything and will tell everyone I know about this bad experience.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -- The company says the plan cover damage by accidents but then they decide what is an accident, for their convenience. I buy the plan and no arranged nothing. Because they said it was not an accident.
I purchased a guardsman furniture protection plan at nebraska furniture mart when I bought my leather sectional about a year ago. When doing so I also received my service agreement from guardsman. When I went to file a claim with them when my couch was cut by a box cutter it took them two weeks for a guy to come out and fix my couch but instead of fixing it he just took pictures of it and left. Two weeks later I received a very vague email from the company that my claim was denied because the damage was from wear and tear. However, it is very obviously a cut. When I tried to call the company regarding my denied claim they kept on avoiding letting me talk to a manager about it and when I finally did the manager said that the cut has to go all the way through into the stuffing of the couch in order for them to cover it. This is not stated on their service agreement at all. "What is covered: any puncture, cut, tear, or rip from a specific incident or caused by a defective furniture mechanism." that is quoted directly from their service agreement.
The company has absolutely no customer service and if you look up all of the complaints on the bbb they respond to all of them but never resolve a single one. The only reason the company is still accredited from the bbb is because they have been in business since 1915 and always respond to complaints. However then never resolve them. That is directly why the bbb has given them the grade they have and the bbb actually tells you that! Those are the only reasons they are still accredited! This business has been in the business of scamming people since 1915! Just do me a favor google: "guardsman reviews" and read the reviews from a site that is not the guardsman site. This company is absolutely awful.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -- My claim was denied for reasons best known to them. When I called them to ask about why the claim was denied, their representative(Daphne) told me that it is not covered under the "not covered part" of the contract. I read her the contract and pointed out that a tear is clearly covered in the "what is covered" part of the contract and that is precisely what the issue at hand was. At this point the representative Daphne started being rude and questioning if I knew how to read??? Great Customer Service... Did not know I was supposed to send my transcripts along with my claim?Anyhow at this point not wanting to waste my breath and indulge a rube and belligerent person I asked her to please connect me to her supervisor or anyone else who can help me. She got ruder at this point and hung up the phone. So much for Customer Service if that's what they call it (go figure!)
I called again and this time did not want to waste my time and asked for a supervisor to talk to straight away and lo and behold was connected to her voice mail. So I left a message. Surprise I get a call a few days later at 8am as I am driving to work. Seriously who calls you at 8am???
Unfortunately, I could not get to the phone in time and this time get a message from Guardsman representative Simon Dana from the company saying that my claim has been denied and no reason given again. Surprise!!!
Moral of the story, STAY AWAY FROM ALL THINGS GUARDSMAN.
They may have gotten away with my money this time, but NEVER AGAIN.
PS: Did I tell you they just lost a bigger order for my office/business which I am proud to say I cancelled with no hesitation. I do wish them all the best though, they will need it.
MISSION VIEJO, CALIFORNIA -- We bought all house furniture from Ashley and they sold us GUARDSMAN Protect Plan. Beware... this is CHEAP company and their policies are CHAP as well.
We file a ticket with GUARDSMAN 9/20/13 and we have to run to hospital for deliver premature baby. Our baby will be in NICU for 90 days till end of December. with all this changes and hospital was 2 hrs drive one way from our house, we missed 30 days window to send some paperwork.
We explained all medical history, but management don't care. As per GUARDSMAN policy, since we missed 30 days window, GUARDSMAN rejected our claim
Such a horrible company.
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The Fifth Division (第五部隊, Daigo Butai), also known as the Special Battle Division (戦闘特別部隊, Sentō Tokubetsu Butai) is a battalion in the Allied Shinobi Forces led by the Land of Iron samurai leader Mifune, formed in preparation for the Fourth Shinobi World War.
Upon its formation, the Fifth Division disperses itself along the whole length of the Land of Lightning's peninsula. Whenever another Division is in need of assistance, the nearest partition of the Fifth Division is sent to give support. A group consisting of Shino Aburame, Hana and Kiba Inuzuka and their dogs meet up with the Second Division to help eliminate an underground portion of the White Zetsu Army.[1] A second group, which includes Ino Yamanaka, joins elements of the Second and Fourth Divisions in providing backup to the overwhelmed First Division.[2]
Mifune personally leads a group of his samurai in assisting the Surprise Attack Division. They arrive just in time to stop a reincarnated Hanzō from killing Kankurō. Part of their group heals Kankurō and his men, others engage Chiyo and Kimimaro, and Mifune focuses his efforts on Hanzō. After first neutralising Ibuse, Mifune defeats Hanzō, who resolves to commit seppuku, giving the Sealing Team a chance to restrain him. Then they focus their efforts on sealing the other reincarnated shinobi.
As the first day of battle ends, Neji falls down due to the overuse of his Byakugan, so Kiba tells him to go to the medical tents and get treated while he's in charge of watching over any enemies' sign. Neji insists he's fine, but can no longer discern between Kiba and Akamaru. Neji rests on Akamaru's back as the others keep on the lookout.
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The Trade Facilitation Section of UNCTAD launches the renewed and interactive online Repository on National Trade Facilitation Bodies gathering more than 80 country cases.
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History of Congress and the Capitol
This is the story of one of the world's great experiments in government by the people.
For more than two centuries, a new Congress has convened every two years following elections that determine all the seats in the House and one-third of those in the Senate. While the individuals change, the institution has endured-through civil and world wars, waves of immigration and great migrations, and continuous social and technological change.
After the civil war, the country faced dramatic change as a landscape of farms and villages yielded to factories and sprawling cities. An abundance of labor and plentiful raw materials brought prosperity to many, and the image of the United States as a beacon of freedom and opportunity encouraged immigration from all parts of the world. Many workers, including immigrants, racial minorities, and children, however, often toiled long hours in dangerous conditions for little pay. By the turn of the century, reformers in Congress were pressing for new ways to make government more responsive to the needs of poor farmers, laborers, and urban dwellers.
Letting the Voters Choose
For Congress's first 125 years, senators were elected by state legislatures. This system proved troublesome almost from the beginning. Political party conflicts frequently delayed the selection, causing some states to go without full representation in the Senate for extended periods.
The resulting deadlocks seriously disrupted state business. Political bosses frequently manipulated Senate elections to advance their own economic interests. Reformers responded by campaigning for a constitutional amendment that would take the selection of senators out of the hands of corruptible state legislatures and give it directly to the people. With ratification in 1913 of the Seventeenth Amendment to the Constitution, the Senate, like the House, could truly call itself "the people's branch."
A More Businesslike Body
As America grew more complicated in the early 20th century, the Senate tried to make governing more efficient. The Industrial Revolution created a complex economy and brought vast social changes. The arrival of the activist Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson brought new challenges to congressional authority. The Senate responded by centralizing and streamlining operations. Party caucus chairs (representing members of each party) and committee leaders increasingly controlled the agenda. They were less successful in limiting debates. As constituents demanded more services, senators gained small support staffs and space in a permanent office building.
Congress hoped to improve the lives of American Indians with the Dawes Act of 1887, but what was meant as reform instead disrupted the Indians' cultural traditions without improving their economic conditions. Previously, the government had established reservations for Native Americans, which tribes ran as sovereign nations. Massachusetts Republican Henry L. Dawes, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, sponsored legislation to transfer these communally owned lands from tribes to individuals and to grant citizenship to those who participated. The Dawes Act aimed to encourage Indians to become farmers and to assimilate into American society, but it also permitted the Indians to sell their surplus land. By 1900, Indian-held land had decreased significantly from the 138 million acres under Native American control in 1887. The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 restored tribal authority over reservations and returned remaining lands to tribal ownership. By the beginning of the 21st century, about 54 million acres were held by American Indians.
After the Civil War, Senate activity shifted from individuals to groups of members formed into committees. This gave tremendous power to important committee chairmen. By 1900, four senators known as the "Senate Four" dominated the most important Senate committees: Nelson Aldrich of Rhode Island (Finance); William Allison of Iowa (Appropriations); John C. Spooner of Wisconsin (Rules); and Orville Platt of Connecticut (Judiciary).
These close friends met regularly to share information and plan strategy. As one newspaper reporter wrote, "These four men can block and defeat anything that the president or the House may desire." Their links to special interests, and their resistance to policies favored by President Theodore Roosevelt, provoked public concerns that led to calls for reform, including a constitutional amendment for direct election of senators.
"These four men can block and defeat anything that the president or the House may desire."
— A newspaper reporter of the time, February 19, 1903
How could it happen? That's what people asked after the Titanic went down with many prominent Americans among the approximately 1,500 who died. The Senate asked too. Although the ship was British, there were lessons to be learned by all seafaring nations. In 1912, a special Senate subcommittee convened to investigate the Titanic disaster.
Surviving passengers and crew, and company officials, testified to the subcommittee with vivid and dramatic accounts that drew eager attention from the press and public. The hearings were the first to be held in the Senate's ornate new Caucus Room. Though the Titanic investigation did not lead to criminal prosecutions, the subcommittee did recommend laws to improve ship safety.
Isaac Bassett walked the Senate halls for 64 years. Appointed a page in 1831 by Daniel Webster, Bassett served later as messenger and then as Assistant Doorkeeper before his death in 1895. In his later years, reporters and visitors often sought out the old man, eager to hear stories of the Senate's "golden era."
Bassett is famed for turning back the clock—literally—to let senators pass last-minute laws. His true legacy, however, is on paper. Planning to write a memoir, Bassett kept careful notes, clipped news items, and wrote short vignettes of people he'd met and events he'd seen. Bassett died before finishing it. Fortunately, the manuscript survives, a rare firsthand account of the 19th-century Senate.
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Silver Inkstand, 1901
This inkstand was purchased in 1901 for use by the Presiding Officer of the Senate, whose mahogany desk is shown below. Photographs show Vice President Richard Nixon using the stand and inkwell as late as 1954. The vice president is the President of the Senate.
Second image: Silver Inkwell
Third image: Vice President's desk showing inkstand
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Nelson Aldrich 1841-1915, Rhode Island
Nelson Aldrich, drawing by Arthur Garfield Dove, ca. 1903–1909
Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress
Robert La Follette 1855–1925, Wisconsin
La Follette's refusal to compromise his principles earned him the name "Fighting Bob." He insisted: "In legislation no bread is often better than half a loaf." La Follette–a skilled parliamentarian–used the filibuster to stand up to special interests and to push social reforms, such as workers' rights and child labor laws.
Robert La Follette, Sr., photograph by unidentified artist, 1906
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In 1886, the Senate commissioned five busts of vice presidents to display in the gallery of the Senate Chamber. This started an artistic tradition that continues today.
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With over 75,000 enthusiastic distributors, Nu Skin pledges to provide products that contain "all of the good, none of the bad." Of course, this same marketing tactic is used by numerous other cosmetics companies, almost always with little to no substantiation for the claim. And just how Nu Skin went about separating the good from the bad ingredients isn't explained, so you're left to take their word for it, which is, as experience has proved, not always the best approach.
Before we go further into a discussion about the ingredients Nu Skin uses (and they do have some remarkable products), it deserves mention that they are a direct sales company that has been around since 1984. Their product line goes beyond skin care and makeup, encompassing a broad range of personal care and nutrition products, all promising to fulfill the needs of a broad range of consumers while being financially rewarding for the independent distributor. Depending on who you meet with about Nu Skin's person-to-person marketing, the experience will either be your standard at-home cosmetic presentation or a hard sell (and we mean a really, really hard sell) to become a distributor.
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Alex Young-Hernandez was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Brattleboro.
The 56-year-old worked as a case aide for the Department for Children and Families for 10 years at the time of his arrest, The Burlington Free Press reported.
Young-Hernandez said he learned about the prostitution operation in October 2010 from Jose Flores-Rocha at a trailer in northern Vermont where Young-Hernandez lived with several farm workers, according to court records.
"Flores-Rocha had brought a woman to his trailer to engage in sexual acts with at least one of Young-Hernandez's roommates, who worked at a nearby farm. Flores-Rocha asked Young-Hernandez to provide numbers and names for farmer workers that might be interested in prostitution services. Young-Hernandez agreed," said a sentencing memorandum filed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Heather Ross.
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Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates who threw a no hitter high on LSD
"I can only remember bits and pieces of the game. I was psyched. I had a feeling of euphoria. I was zeroed in on the (catcher's) glove, but I didn't hit the glove too much. I remember hitting a couple of batters and the bases were loaded two or three times. The ball was small sometimes, the ball was large sometimes, sometimes I saw the catcher, sometimes I didn't. Sometimes I tried to stare the hitter down and throw while I was looking at him. I chewed my gum until it turned to powder. They say I had about three to four fielding chances. I remember diving out of the way of a ball I thought was a line drive. I jumped, but the ball wasn't hit hard and never reached me." - Dock Ellis
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Best Beats from Bethesda are now available on iTunes
Ever just wanted to listen to the Skyrim soundtrack while riding your bike, pretending you're the mighty Dragonborn, on top of your trusty Dragon, ready for all kinds of adventure? Or perhaps the Dishonored Soundtrack is more of your speed as you walk slowly from the Subway to your apartment, staying in the shadows.
Well consider your wishes answered. Bethesda has announced that soundtracks for some of their popular franchises can now be purchased on iTunes. From Elders Scrolls III - V, Fallout 3 and New Vegas, Dishonored and RAGE, all of these can now be listened to at your liesure.
To make things easy for you, here are all the links that will take you directly to the iTunes page, as well as their respective prices.
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Original Game Soundtrack (Jeremy Soule) -- $9.99
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Original Game Soundtrack (Jeremy Soule) -- $9.99
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Very nice, I just got bored and now have something to do
Downloading it... Hopefully they fixed my screen detection problems!
Phoronix: AMD Catalyst 8.6 Linux Driver
In AMD's usual fashion, this afternoon they have announced the release of new display drivers for both Linux and Windows. The Catalyst 8.6 release for Linux introduces a few bug fixes, version 2.0 of their driver installation API, and a few unannounced features are present. As always, we have the run-down for you on this month's changes.
Very nice, I just got bored and now have something to do
Downloading it... Hopefully they fixed my screen detection problems!
Btw, Bridgeman, check out this screenshot
This always happens when I play a video file on my 2nd display. Do you notice the corruption around the borders? I have to move my cursor around those to get rid of them. It was always like this no matter what player, distribution... etc.
So don't you guys tell me video play back bettered! Not on my mobility radeon!
I'll save this post for the official 8.6 thread too, in case he doesn't read it.
Last edited by sundown; 06-18-2008 at 02:07 PM.
excuse me, but where is the link to download it... in amd drivers page the newest driver is 8.5...
You're like excused. This is what you want https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206...x86.x86_64.run
Still no Fedora 9 support?!? Come on ATI, it's a major distro! Count me as one of the dismayed!To the dismay of some users, Catalyst 8.6 for Linux doesn't support the Linux 2.6.26 kernel or X.Org 7.4 (X Server 1.5).
THX!!! On my way to test it...


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MUSICWORKS: Summer 2007-10-07
A great CD with a long extract from Cage/Hiller's extraordinary HPSCHD, 8 great pieces by Trevor Wishart, a fine piano/synthesiser piece by Mike Kane (composed by cut & paste), three excellent multi-text pieces by Micheline Roi and two new vocal pieces by John Oswald. The 64 page magazine has illustrated interviews and articles with and about all the above, plus reviews of events, books and recordings, and notes on James Tenney and copyrights. Buy it.L
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Zipcar: Refining the Business Model
Myra M. Hart, Michael J. Roberts, Julia D. Stevens
Revision Date:May 09, 2005Publication Date:Jan 13, 2003Discipline:EntrepreneurshipSource:Harvard Business School |
Product number:803096-HCB-ENG Length:20p |
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This case is accompanied by a Video Short that can be shown in class or included in a digital coursepack. Instructors should consider the timing of making the video available to students, as it may reveal key case details.
Zipcar is a start-up organized around the idea of "sharing" car usage via a membership organization. This case describes several iterations of the Zipcar business model and financial plan. These iterations include a very early version and a version developed just prior to the launch of the business, as well as data from the first few months of operations. Students are called on to analyze the underlying economics and business model for the venture and to discover how these assumptions are holding up as the business is actually rolled out.
learning objective:
To understand the notion of a business model and unit economics and flow through the impact of actual operating results.
subjects covered:
Business models; Business plans; Entrepreneurship; Financing; Growth strategy; Logos; Operating costs; Wireless technologies; Women in business
- Geographic: Massachusetts
- Industry: Car & truck rental
- Company Employee Count: 5
- Company Revenue: $1 Million
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"Wahey look at Twitchard go she's gonna smack someone with that hand in a minute!" or "Hey look over there, it's Richard and Twitchard!"
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Cystoscopy and Ureteroscopy
On this page:
- What is a cystoscopy?
- What is a ureteroscopy?
- What are the preparations for a cystoscopy or ureteroscopy?
- How is a cystoscopy or ureteroscopy performed?
- What happens after a cystoscopy or ureteroscopy?
- Points to Remember
- Hope through Research
- For More Information
- Acknowledgments
What is a cystoscopy?
A cystoscopy is an examination of the inside of the bladder and urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In men, the urethra is the tube that runs through the penis. The doctor performing the examination uses a cystoscope—a long, thin instrument with an eyepiece on the external end and a tiny lens and a light on the end that is inserted into the bladder. The doctor inserts the cystoscope into the patient's urethra, and the small lens magnifies the inner lining of the urethra and bladder, allowing the doctor to see inside the hollow bladder. Many cystoscopes have extra channels within the sheath to insert other small instruments that can be used to treat or diagnose urinary problems.
Male and female urinary tracts.
A doctor may perform a cystoscopy to find the cause of many urinary conditions, including
- frequent urinary tract infections
- blood in the urine, which is called hematuria
- a frequent and urgent need to urinate
- unusual cells found in a urine sample
- painful urination, chronic pelvic pain, or interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome
- urinary blockage caused by prostate enlargement or some other abnormal narrowing of the urinary tract
- a stone in the urinary tract, such as a kidney stone
- an unusual growth, polyp, tumor, or cancer in the urinary tract
What is a ureteroscopy?
A ureteroscopy is an examination or procedure using a ureteroscope. A ureteroscope, like a cystoscope, is an instrument for examining the inside of the urinary tract. A ureteroscope is longer and thinner than a cystoscope and is used to see beyond the bladder into the ureters, the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Some ureteroscopes are flexible like a thin, long straw. Others are more rigid and firm. Through the ureteroscope, the doctor can see a stone in the ureter and then remove it with a small basket at the end of a wire inserted through an extra channel in the ureteroscope. Another way to treat a stone through a ureteroscope is to extend a flexible fiber through the scope up to the stone and then, with a laser beam shone through the fiber, break the stone into smaller pieces that can then pass out of the body in the urine. How and what the doctor will do is determined by the location, size, and composition of the stone.
Rigid cystoscope (left) and semirigid ureteroscope (right).
The reasons for a ureteroscopy include the following conditions:
- frequent urinary tract infections
- hematuria
- unusual cells found in a urine sample
- urinary blockage caused by an abnormal narrowing of the ureter
- a kidney stone in the ureter
- an unusual growth, polyp, tumor, or cancer in the ureter
What are the preparations for a cystoscopy or ureteroscopy?
People scheduled for a cystoscopy or ureteroscopy should ask their doctor about any special instructions. In most cases, for cystoscopy, people will be able to eat normally in the hours before the test. For ureteroscopy, people may be told not to eat before the test.
Because any medical procedure has a small risk of injury, patients must sign a consent form before the test. They should not hesitate to ask their doctor about any concerns they might have.
Patients may be asked to give a urine sample before the test to check for infection. They should avoid urinating for an hour before this part of the test.
Usually, patients lie on their back with knees raised and apart. A nurse or technician cleans the area around the urethral opening and applies a local anesthetic so the patient will not experience any discomfort during the test.
People having a ureteroscopy may receive a spinal or general anesthetic. They should arrange for a ride home after the test.
[Top]How is a cystoscopy or ureteroscopy performed?
After a local anesthetic is used to take away sensation in the ureter, the doctor gently inserts the tip of the cystoscope or ureteroscope into the urethra and slowly glides it up into the bladder. A sterile liquid—water or salt water, called saline—flows through the scope to slowly fill the bladder and stretch it so the doctor has a better view of the bladder wall.
As the bladder is filled with liquid, patients feel some discomfort and the urge to urinate. The doctor may then release some of the fluid, or the patient may empty the bladder as soon as the examination is over.
The time from insertion of the scope to removal may be only a few minutes, or it may be longer if the doctor finds a stone and decides to treat it. Taking a biopsy—a small tissue sample for examination with a microscope—will also make the procedure last longer. In most cases, the entire examination, including preparation, takes 15 to 30 minutes.
[Top]What happens after a cystoscopy or ureteroscopy?
Patients may have a mild burning feeling when they urinate, and they may see small amounts of blood in their urine. These problems should not last more than 24 hours. Patients should tell their doctor if bleeding or pain is severe or if problems last more than a day.
To relieve discomfort, patients should drink two 8-ounce glasses of water each hour for 2 hours after the procedure. They may ask their doctor if they can take a warm bath to relieve the burning feeling. If not, they may be able to hold a warm, damp washcloth over the urethral opening.
The doctor may prescribe an antibiotic to take for 1 or 2 days to prevent an infection. Any signs of infection—including severe pain, chills, or fever—should be reported to a doctor.
[Top]Points to Remember
- Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy are procedures used to view the inside of the bladder, urethra, and possibly the ureters.
- A cystoscope is an instrument used to examine the urethra and bladder.
- A ureteroscope is an instrument used to examine the ureters.
- Before a cystoscopy or ureteroscopy, patients should
- talk with their doctor to ask questions and receive instructions
- sign a consent form
- avoid urinating for about an hour before giving a urine sample if one is required
- arrange for a ride home if general or spinal anesthetic will be used
After a cystoscopy or ureteroscopy, patients should
- drink two 8-ounce glasses of water each hour for 2 hours
- ask about taking a bath or using a warm, damp washcloth to relieve the burning feeling
report any problems, such as
- bloody urine that lasts more than 24 hours after the test
- severe pain
- chills
- fever
Hope through Research
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has many research programs aimed at understanding kidney and urologic disorders, including urinary stones, enlarged prostate, urinary incontinence, and kidney failure. The NIDDK sponsors researchers developing advanced diagnostic equipment, such as cystoscopes that can examine bladder tissue at the microscopic level. This technology may in some cases eliminate the need for biopsy.
Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research. For information about current studies, visit www.ClinicalTrials.gov.
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I think the TVU feed is airing the gala live!!
I can't be behind my computer all the time since I'm having company; anyone know the schedule for the gala?
EDIT: Keauna (or how to spell her name) and Rockne are on now!
I think the TVU feed is airing the gala live!!
I can't be behind my computer all the time since I'm having company; anyone know the schedule for the gala?
EDIT: Keauna (or how to spell her name) and Rockne are on now!
Last edited by Trewyn; 10-25-2009 at 09:50 AM.
Yeah, it is in the second half now. Good to watch without comments. The fifth best is performing, so Mao has done her ex with the fan and looked happy. Little Sotnikova has done a pretty long exhibitions with a proud Mishin watching from the stands. Now is Wagner Looks like shorts is the thing for the ladies this season
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Kawaguti/Smirnov doing the same ex as last season: An der schönen blauen Donau with a lot of Moskvina tricks. I love to watch that.
And here he comes....
Did he do 4-toe?
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I am not a fan of Plushenko's skating, but it's seriously impressive that he's doing quads in exhibitions! Everyone else in the finale did simple things and spins, and Plushenko comes out and does a perfect quad. Gotta love it.
Plushy's Ex
At the end, he did another quad. He looks really happy, it's nice to see it.
Don't you think you are being really nasty here?
I love to see impressive jumps in exhibitions, some skaters love to do it, like the Japanese guys, Plushenko, Yagudin, Kulik and Lambiel. And don't tell me that Lambiel, Kulik and Kozuka etc. don't have anything else to offer.
Others don't do big jumps in exhibitions, e.g. a rather solid jumper like Joubert, who even on a bad day often manages to land 6 or 7 Triples in his long programs - mostly does Triple Flip, Triple Toe and Double Axel in his exhibitions.
Maybe someone like Weir should start doing big jumps in exhibitions, as a way of making those jumps less susceptible to his nervous mental state in competitions.
I also enjoyed Plushenko's exhibition as a whole, good piece of music, fluid skating, great charisma.
Plushenko does seem to skate better to Russian pieces, that one that was the vocal version of his St. Peterburg 300 program are to me, one of his best program he's ever had.
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104th Annual Spencer Picnic
August 20th-23rd, 2014
Nichols Park - Spencer, NY
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Events & Attractions
Rides - Games
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Spencer Idol/ Jr Idol
Kiddie Parade
Car Show
Orange Crate Derby
Mini Documentary
Spencer Picnic 1991 Film
Parades of the Past
Contact Us
General Contact
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Live Entertainment
Every night of the Spencer Picnic you can enjoy live entertainment on the Gene Reynolds stage. There is no admission fee.
Spencer Picnic 1991 Movie
Bob Marx has just provided us with his really cool 58 minute movie about the 1991 Spencer Picnic. Bob was the official videographer that year and this has many surprises! See yourself and many loved ones from 19 years ago. This is surely a walk down memory lane.
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The Spencer Picnic Parade is always held on Saturday morning starting at 10:30 in the village of Spencer. More than 100 groups are in the parade and there is a contest for best float/entry! Businesses, organizations, churches, neighborhoods and individual all are part of the parade. It includes bands, horses, firetrucks, clowns, beauty queens, classic cars and lots of candy for the kiddies!
Kiddie Parade
The event that is guaranteed to get more "Awe's" then a fireworks show. This is parent favorite as the cutest Spencer have to offer parades through the park and into your hearts.
The Spencer Chamber of Commerce sponsors the popular bingo booth all four nights of the Spencer Picnic. Various groups from our community help staff the booth that donates all of its proceeds to charity and community organizations. It is fun and a chance to catch up with old and new friends. B-11, B-11!
Talent Show
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be amazed at the talent this small community has.
Rides on the Midway
The midway isn't only home to fun and challenging games, but quite a few exciting rides. Whether you are grown up and want to ride the Gravitron or the Hurricane or you are just getting on a kiddie ride for the first time, the Spencer Picnic has a ride for you.
Spencer Picnic has two pageants. The Little Miss and Mister Spencer Picnic (Thursday night), and the Miss Spencer Picnic pageant Saturday night). These extremely popular events give friends and families a chance see loved ones on stage and exuding personality! All contestants and winners are invited to be in the parade on Saturday.
Games on the Midway
How fast can you pitch a baseball? Can you toss the ping pong ball into the fishbowl? How about knocking down three of those crazy stuffed creatures with a baseball? Are you good at popping balloons with a dart? Test your skill at one of the many games on the midway. Who doesn't want to win the gigantic stuffed animal for your best girlfriend or boyfriend?
Food & Treats!
The Spencer Chamber of Commerce and the Lion's Club both provide food booths all four days of the Picnic. Everyone gets drawn in by the smell of sausage, onions and peppers, burgers and more cooking over the open grills! Deep fried goodies, pizza and more are avaialble. The Spencer Chamber food booth is staffed by volunteer groups, year after year. Thank you volunteers. Also, snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy and drinks of all kinds are available.
Local Vendors
The Picnic would not be complete with vendor row! Participate in a silent auction, buy fun toys, crafts, hats, t-shirts, and much more. And meet some of our great local merchants and service companies.
Fire Works
No Spencer Picnic is complete without an amazing Fireworks display. Bring the whole family and join in the fun.
Car Show
Enjoy cars of every shape, size and era. Every year this is a family favorite!
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No outside containers are allowed in the park!
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