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ALL SET FOR NOVEMBER 11 12th JFAV PROTEST MARCH/RALLY IN HOLLYWOOD (tags)
They Served, they Deserved Benefits." The Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV) and its allied organizations announced that they are all set for the biggest demonstration, the 12th JFAV Protest March/Rally in the entertainment capital of the world-Hollywood on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 12;00 noo at Holywood and Vine intersection. For the first time, the JFAV march and rally in Hollywood and not in front of the Federal building in Downtown LA. as it usually does since 1997. Arturo Garcia, JFAV National coordinator explained the rationale for the change in venue : " The Federal Building in downtown LA is usually closed for the November 11 holiday so all the rallies there are symbolical. Now we will bring it to the eyes entire world an not an empty edifice." After the post-election victory of re-elected President, the JFAV wrote an appeal and demand letter asking the president to issue an executive order for full recognition of 43,000 Filipino World War II Veterans and their survivors who for more than 66 years were still unrecognized American veterans. Post Obama Election Protest Rally The JFAV stopped the lobby on the US Congress for HR 210 after the GOP controlled House of Representatives refused JFAV a hearing on HR 210 at the House Veterans Affairs Committee last August 2012 even with 96 co-sponsors for the bill.
JFAV 70th Bataan Day Benefit Dance-Dinner at FACLA, April 9, 2012 (tags)
"Remember Bataan, Honor our Heroes!" The Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV) and Seniors for Filipino American Community Empowerment (S4PACE) ,surviving the Filipino veterans especially the defenders of Bataan and their advocates will hold a commemoration of the 70th Bataan Day, on Monday, April 9, 2012 at FACLA Social Hall ,1740 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026 at 5:00 PM. The event dubbed as " Gabi ng Kasaysayan at Kasiyahan".—a dinner dance party is a fundraiser of JFAV for its delegation that will lobby at the US Congress from April 16-18, 2012 in Washington DC.
ON NOV.11 IN LA: MARCH FOR JUSTICE, EQUITY AND PEACE! (tags)
MARCH FOR JUSTICE, EQUITY AND PEACE! Everbody is ready for the Ninth Veterans Day Protest March next Thursday, November 11, 2010 in Los Angeles! The Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV) still calls on all community organizations, school and youth organizations in Southern California; advocates of justice and peace, veterans groups, widows and relatives of veterans to join the protest march to downtown Federal building on Veterans Day, November 11, 2010. The assembly area is at Search to Involve the Filipino Americans (SIPA), 3200 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026 at 9;00 AM. The march route will be from Temple St right at Glendale to 2nd St to downtown Federal building at 300 Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The march will start at 10:30 AM.
PCORE /JFAV Community Forum on July 26, 2010 at the Silver Lake Medical Center (SLMC) (tags)
The Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV) and the Association of Widows, Advocates and Relatives for Equality (AWARE) marks the 69th year of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) Day, July 26, 1941 with a community forum. The commemorative event will be held on Monday , July 26, 2010 at the Silver Lake Medical Center ground floor at the Cafeteria at 1711 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026 around 5;00 PM. The community forum will also discuss People's CORE Smoke Free Apartment Project and issues about the veterans equity.
INJUSTICE: More than 16,000 Veterans Denied out of 41,000 Claims (tags)
As the February 16 deadline came, The Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV), a national alliance of veterans, youth, students and community organizations and activists for veterans' rights based in Los Angeles expressed that injustice reigns as the DVA announced that it has denied 16,000 claims for lump sum out of the of the 41,000 applicants. JFAV National Coordinator Arturo P, Garcia said, "This is an outrage considering that the US and Philippine governments made so much political capital of the lump sum. This proves injustice still prevails."
Nationwide Protests Demanding Justice for Maguindanao Massacre Victims (tags)
On the International Human Rights Day, and the whole week before that the Filipino American community was on the protest mode. The Alliance Philippines strongly expressed its militant support to the people's movement in the Philippines oppose to the declaration of martial law and demanded justice for Maguindanao massacre victims by holding protests in key cities all over the United States from December 5 to 10, 2009. - Last December 5, Ugnayan ng mga Anak ng Bayan New York/New Jersey Chapter held their 5th anniversary celebrations by honoring the victims of the Maguindanao Massacre. The event was held at the Renaissance Charter Schoo at Jackson Height , new York City from 10:00 Am to 5:00 PM. - On December 8, a Community Forum led by the AJLPP, ANSWER-LA and AFFIRM was held at the FACLA Social Hall, 1740 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, Ca 90026. A panel of speakers from different organizations condemning the massacre featured the event. A candle-light ceremony capped the tribute and honor to the 64 victims of untold cruelties. - On December 10, International Human Rights Day, scores of activists held a candle light vigil and a picket/rally at the Philippine Consulate at Wilshire Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:00 in the evening.
COMMUNITY FORUM AND MEMORIAL MEETING HELD , DEC 8 at FACLA (tags)
Scores of Filipino Americans and their American allies held a solemn memorial meeting to remember the 64 victims of the Maguindanao Massacre last November 23, 2009 last Tuesday night on December 8, 2009 at the Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA), 1740 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026 In a candle light vigil, the 64 people who were killed in the most gruesome massacre in the most recent Philippine History last November 23, 2009 in Ampatuan, Maguindanao among them 31 media people were memorialized .
JFAV ACTION WEEK, NOVEMBER 8-14, 2009 (tags)
JFAV CALENDAR of Events November 8-14, 2009 Sunday,November 8, 2009 at 8:00 AM -Memorial mass for Veterans at St. Columban Church, 125 Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Historic Filipinotown Wednesday November 11, 2009. JFAV Protest Mass in lieu of the annual parade CLAIMS DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED! 7-9;00 AM Assembly and Program FACLA 1740 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, Ca 90026 10;00-12;00 AM March and Rally Long Angeles.Temple St. downtowm LA
STP RELIEF DRIVE FOR THE PHILIPPINES (tags)
As many of you know already, and the media has circulated, Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) has submerge major parts of the Philippines. At this point, estimates from varying sources are 360 people have been killed, several thousand are still missing and hundreds of thousands have been displaced. News reports state that this is the worst rainfall the country has seen in 40 years. It was reported that Ondoy's total rainfall was 410mm, while Hurricane Katrina's was 380mm in New Orleans. Lack of an early warning system, and the low-levels of governmental support and action, are all issues that Americans can relate too. Alliance-Philippines, Kabataang maka-Bayan, the ANSWER Coalition alongside many other Pilipino organizations, have teamed up with PEOPLE"S CORE to collect the much needed material for the relief efforts. PEOPLE"S CORE teamed with ANG KALUSUGAN PARA SA PILIPINO (AKAP) in the Philippines will take a huge role in the organization of the relief efforts.
SAGIP TULONG SA PILIPINAS RELIEF DRIVE, COLLECTION DAYS, SEPT.28-OCTOBER OCT.3 (tags)
Alliance-Philippines, Kabataang maka-Bayan, the ANSWER Coalition alongside many other Pilipino organizations, have teamed up with Search to Involve Pilipino to collect the much needed material for the relief efforts. The generous people at Team Pacquiao with there efforts titled "Operatin Metro Manila" will take a huge role in the organization of the relief efforts. Collection will happen through out the week at SIPA from 10am to 7pm. Below are the material we are collecting...
GENTRIFICATION: IS IT URBAN RENEWAL OR URBAN REMOVAL (tags)
et city leaders, banks, and big developers know that we will not be forced out of our neighborhoods! With massive tax breaks and generous loans granted by big banks and the city administration, big developers are pushing forward in their attempt to remove poor and working families from the vibrant and colorful neighborhoods around Los Angeles. Signs of gentrification are everywhere. Rents are increased to drive families out of their homes, to be replaced with luxury apartments. Big national mega-stores are replacing local mom and papa businesses. As residents are forced out, stable communities are torn apart. Immigrant working families, who have lived and worked here for generations, are being pushed out by a profit-driven campaign of racist gentrification
JUNE 13 JFAV KALAYAAN ACTIVITIES IN LA, A SUCCESS! (tags)
The Filipino Veterans and their students and youth advocates commemorated the 111th Independence of the Philippines with a flag raising ceremony at the Hollywood Presbyterian medical Center (HPMC) Fair on June 13. Despite the June gloom, hundreds of seniors, HPMC personnel, community folks and veterans raised the Philippine flag in a flag ceremony at around 9:45 in the morning on June 13 at the opening of the HPMC Community fair at Vermont at Fountain Sts. They were led by SGS Commander Jack Vergara, AWARE president Lulu Astilla and JFAV National Coordinator Arturo P. Garcia. Philippine Consul general Mary Jo B. Aragon was the guest of honor.
KALAYAAN (FREEDOM) PHILIPPINES SERIES (tags)
3 Events This Week: Thursday-Saturday, June 11-13 Public Forum, Film Screening & Benefit Concert Presented by AJLPP, GABNet-LA, JFAV and ANSWER Coalition Filipino revolutionaries declared their independence from colonial Spain on June 12, 1898, 119 years ago. Two months later, the United States occupied Manila and declared war on the Philippines, crushing the young republic. Today, Filipinos are still in struggle for true independence and sovereignty. With continued U.S. occupation and intervention, and a culture of impunity of human rights violations forced on the people of the Philippines, the Alliance for Just and Lasting Peace in the Philippines (AJLPP), the GABRIELA Network (GABNet), Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV) and the ANSWER Coalition commemorate Philippine Independence with fierce struggle in the United States. Join us at the following exciting events this week:
Echo Park Community Coalition (EPCC) Supports Immigrant Rights Campaign (tags)
The Echo Park Community Coalition (EPCC) Council held its annual meeting last May 30 held at the Manila Terrace Social Hall, 2328 W. Temple St, Los Angeles and unanimously passed a resolution that will commit the EPCC to support the current immigrant rights campaign of the Alliance for a Just and Lasting Peace in the Philippines (AJLPP) and the April 7th Coalition, The EPCC decided to mobilize for the upcoming June 24 March and Rally in Los Angeles to demand for full rights for all immigrants. The April 7 Coalition including Latino Movement USA, Herman dad Mexican National, the ANSWER Coalition is leading this march rally on Sunday, June 24 at 12:00 noon at Hollywood and Vine in Hollywood.
May 9 Town Hall Meeting on Philippine Overseas Election Held in Los Angeles (tags)
Los Angeles—The first town hall meeting in Historic Filipinotown Los Angeles on the May 14 Philippine overseas voting was held last Wednesday, May 9 at 6;30 PM at the SIPA Multi-Purpose Hall, 3200 W. Temple St. The Historic Filipinotown hall meeting was attended by the Philippine consulate officials and a modest crowd of Filipino Americans. Consul General May Jo Aragon, Consuls Helen Barber and San Agustin who heads the overseas voting at the Los Angeles consulate. They clarified and answered many questions about overseas voting from the interested multi-ethnic crowd.
AJLPP-USA Mobilize for the Martial Law Commemoration and International Global Days of Acti (tags)
The Alliance for Just and Lasting Peace in the Philippines (AJLPP)-USA in solidarity with the people of the Philippines in their militant protest against political killings, call to resume peace negotiations and in commemoration of the 34th year of the declaration of martial rule in the Philippines launches different types of activities from September 21-23 in four major cities in the United States.
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Use it or Lose it? The Impact of Computers on EarningsPeter DoltonUniversity of London - Institute of Education; Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) Gerry MakepeaceCardiff University; Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) Helen RobinsonCardiff University - Cardiff Business School January 2007 IZA Discussion Paper No. 2588 Abstract: The extent to which the impact of computer skills depends on how computers are used is investigated using British data from an establishment survey, cohort studies and the European E-Living survey. We examine the importance of activity and frequency of use in these various data sources. We find that the impact on earnings depends on which cohort of workers is examined and that there are differences over time. The regression results show that the use of computers for internet access and for email is positively significant across all of our datasets, although there are differences in the size of the effects between men and women. Number of Pages in PDF File: 30 Keywords: ICT earnings JEL Classification: J31 Date posted: February 26, 2007Suggested CitationContact Information
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Salam Fayyad is the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, and internationally respected economist.
Born in 1952, Fayyad received his doctorate in economics from the University of Texas in 1986. He remained in the United States, where he worked for the International Monetary Fund from 1987 to 1995. Salam Fayyad also served as Palestine's representative to the IMF until 2001 when Yasser Arafat appointed him as Minister of Finance in the Palestinian Authority. He has acquired a reputation as a trustworthy official for cleaning up the finances and organizing the books of the Palestinian Authority.
In 2005, Salam Fayyad left the cabinet and formed a new political party, the Third Way, which won two seats in the 2006 elections. In the turmoil caused by the 2006 elections and Hamas' rise as Fatah's rival in Palestinian politics, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared a state of emergency and appointed Fayyad as Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority.
Salam Fayyad's record of cleaning up financial corruption and his role as an independent made him a welcomed choice by Israel and the United States. Fayyad is seen as pro-Western and his economic reforms have successfully helped the Palestinian Authority secure $200 million from the U.S. Congress. Although Salam Fayyad's independent government enjoys recognition by Israel and the West, Hamas has rejected its legitimacy. The Hamas-controlled Palestinian parliament has not ratified his appointment.
In March 2009, Fayyad submitted his resignation as prime minister, but in May 2009 was reappointed by Abbas to the position. Since his reappointment as prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, Fayyad has drafted economic reforms while seeking an independent Palestinian state by developing Palestine's economy and government infrastructure.
In August 2009, Fayyad unveiled his proposal, "Palestine- Ending Occupation, Establishing the State", where he detailed a two year program for building vital infrastructures and institutions for a Palestinian state while working on peace negotiations with Israel.


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10/16/2013 Golf Visits Raguet ElementarySFA Men's and Women's Golf team spoke to students on the importance a college education. 10/08/2013 Ladyjacks Finish Fifth at Harold Funston InvitationalFreshman Jessica White carded a final round 77 to finish a career best 11th place, ten-over par 223 for the tournament. 10/07/2013 Ladyjacks Tied For Fifth After Day OneThe Ladyjacks were led by Freshman Jessica White, who fired the team's low rounds of the day to finish tied for 6th. 09/24/2013 Ladyjacks Finish Tied for Eight at ULMReed finishes as SFA's top individual performer with a T-13 (226) 10/02/2012 Ladyjacks Fall Three on Final Day at ORUSFA finished 12th at the Bob Hurley ORU Shootout. Career: Posted a career scoring average of 85.28 during her SFA career ... Competed in 64 rounds for the Ladyjacks which currently ranks fourth all-time in program history ... Shot her career-low round of 4-over 76 at the ULM Fred Marx Invitational in 2013. 2013-14 (Senior): Competed in 10 rounds over four events, posting a scoring average of 81.40 ... Shot a season-low 25-over 241 at the ULM Fred Marx Invitational in Monroe, La., tying for 53rd overall ... Tied for 35th at the Steelwood Collegiate in Loxley, Ala., posting a 22-over 166. 2012-2013 (Junior): Completed 16 rounds through six events ... Recorded a season stroke average of 83.19 ... Fired a season low (77) during the Challenge at Onion Creek in Austin, TX. 2011-2012 (Sophomore): Competed in all 10 events for the Ladyjacks ... Finished with a season stroke average of 87.10 during 29 rounds ... Fired her season low (77) at the HBU Huskey Invitational in Sugarland, TX. 2010-2011 (Freshman): Completed six rounds through three events for the Ladyjacks ... Finished with a season stroke average of 87.00. Henderson's Career Statistics
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Viva Arte!
Visitors to this years ArteAmericas can expect edgy works dealing with brutality, says Emilio Callejo, the art fairs vice president. One of our exhibits focuses on the violence that follows civic activism in countries like Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, he says. We will have an installation featuring bed sheets used by El Salvadors Mara Salvatrucha street gang, Sandinista posters, an artist who has tattooed autopsy lines on his body in case he gets murdered, and other powerful works. Organized by Miami curator and critic Janet Batet, the show represents 13 contemporary artists documenting the violence they encounter daily.
Friday through Monday at the Miami Beach Convention Center, ArteAmericas will also showcase paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawings, mixed-media installations, and videos by more than 300 artists from across the United States and Latin America. Calleja says organizers anticipate record attendance and increased sales at this ninth annual edition. We envision better sales for our galleries, Calleja says. The economy is improving, and Latin American art is getting higher exposure and gaining higher value.
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**August 15 - 17, 2001** After a break-in and murders at a Naval Annex building in Washington, D.C., Harm finds out that one of the victims was a friend of his, who is also suspected of passing information to the Chinese. As Harm sets out to clear his friend of espionage charges, he encounters startling roadblocks put in the way of his investigation by the intelligence community. Meanwhile, Renee shows up at JAG Headquarters with surprising news for Harm, and Mac tirelessly searches for the young girl she left behind in Indonesia. (See, "Guilt")
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Lt. Col. Sarah "Mac" Mackenzie |
David James Elliott |
Cmdr. Harmon "Harm" Rabb, Jr. |
Scott Lawrence |
Cmdr. Sturgis Turner |
John M. Jackson |
Rear Admiral Albert Jethro "AJ" Chegwidden |
Patrick Labyorteaux |
Lt Bud J. Roberts, Jr. |
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Joan Pringle |
NCIS Agent Holland |
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Courtney Mun |
Liliana |
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Harrison Page |
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Renee Peterson |
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Mac is introduced to Cmdr. Turner who mentions to Harm how much she looks like Diane Schonke (Harm's former girlfriend - "Skeleton Crew" & "Death Watch").
Due to her actions on board the USS Guadalcanal and in Indonesia, Mac is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
Renee: I think we both knew that you and I were never going down the aisle.
Harm: Well, that wasn't because of you.
Renee: Oh, I know that. I'm a catch!
(After Mac receives the Meritorious Service Medal, she feels guilty for leaving a girl behind)
Adm Chegwidden: Your actions helped save the lives of 22 people. You were a damned fine Marine Officer.
Mac: I wasn't a damned fine human being.
Adm Chegwiden: When you're under fire you don't have the luxury of both.
Captain Jarot: You will be in my debt.
Mac: I'm fresh out of rings, Captain.
Harm: What brings you here, Webb?
Clayton Webb: Just helping out a friend in the building.
Harm: I didn't know you HAD a friend in the building.
Liliana: Am I dreaming? You flew away.
Mac: I flew back.
Captain Reeves: The classified material is classified by the classifying authority.
Mrs. Stoechler: Do you know what Captain Reeves told me? He said Rick was killed in a work-related mishap. As if I'm stupid and I don't know that when you work in intelligence, 'mishap' means 'murder'.
Admiral Chegwidden: You used your engagement ring to bail out a Marine?
Mac: It wasn't an engagement ring anymore, sir.
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Archive for Friday, September 15, 2006
Investigation under way into alleged drug usage at BHS
The Baldwin City Police Department and Baldwin School District officials are investigating the alleged use of illegally obtained prescription drugs being used by members of the Baldwin High School football team.
That investigation is ongoing, according to Supt. Paul Dorathy, and no information will be released until it is completed.
"They are still in the investigative stage," said Dorathy. "We're leaving Chief (Mike) McKenna as lead spokesman. I do know the high school administration is involved with the investigation, too."
McKenna and the police department have been investigating the situation since Tuesday. He isn't prepared to release any details yet.
"We have an ongoing investigation," said McKenna. "It would be premature for me to comment. It's our policy not to comment on ongoing investigation. I can say it involves Baldwin High School students."
He said he hopes to finish the investigation next week.
"Hopefully, by the early part of next week," he said.
Dorathy said any information from the district will come through Bob Bezek, the district's attorney.
The Signal will update this story online as more information becomes available and stories and photos will be in next week's Signal.
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MATS, LOUISVILLE -- Continental has rounded out its next generation of long haul, low rolling resistance EcoPlus truck tires by adding a new steer and all-position tire. The Conti EcoPlus HS3 offers a 10% reduction in rolling resistance as well as a 125 increase in mileage over the previous generation long haul steer tire.
Advances include an advanced decoupler groove design and a "flap style" stone bumper system – both of which result in advanced life and retreadability. The Conti EcoPlus HS3 comes to market in early summer in size 295/75R22.5, load range H construction with 19/32" tread depth and Continental's Visual Alignment Indicator system.
Another steer tire will be seen for the first time at Mid-America with the launch of the Conti Hybrid HS3, a steer and all-position tire for the combined regional and long haul segment. Available now in size 295/75R22.5 and load range H, the Conti Hybrid HS3 bridges the performance gap for fleets who need to use the same trucks for both long haul and regional routes without changing the tires.
The Conti Hybrid HS3 offers an application-specific compound for fuel efficiency and mileage, along with the integrated durability features of Continental's third generation casing design and the VAI alignment indicators.
Seen for the first time at Mid-America, the Conti TerraPlus HD3 is an off-road drive tire product for the high traction needs of construction vehicles, work trucks and heavy commercial pickups. A specialized, aggressive tread pattern with open shoulder, 19/32nds tread depth and an off-road belt package are the hallmarks of this tire, designed especially for the North American market. Conti TerraPlus HD3 also features chip and chunk resistant compounding and a deep lug pattern for optimal traction in off-road, mud and gravel conditions.
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Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Jet Ski Adventure at Disney's Contemporary Resort. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
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Great tour, calm waters, nice jet skis, friendly tour guide, beautiful scenery.
If you love the water and have never gone on a jet ski before i can highly recommend this tour. The water is still giving you time to settle in to something new, large lakes with a tour guide giving you some history of the Disney areas on the way round. Plus a bit of fun on maneuvering of the jet skies as you get used to them at your level of comfort and ability . Glad we done it thanks
Absoutely Awesome guided tour!!! Loved Loved Loved it.The jetskis where in excellent condition and instruction given by the guide. The sights are amazing and the guide was full of interesting facts. Would recommend this to everyone....
It was our first time jet skiing it was great , the tour was brilliant and he know his onions
(Maybe his jet ski could be fitted with speaker so we could hear him better but apart from that ) this was a brilliant couple of hours, Will be doing it agian when we visit Florida next year
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It was well organised, the guide was very knowledgable and the jet skis were well maintained. It is a fun adventure and would highly recommend it.
I took the Personal Watercraft Tour around Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon and it was a highlight of my trip! The tour guide was great took us all around the whole lake making brief stops various points of interests before speeding off around the lake and these jet skis go fast. After the tour we had about 10 minutes to speed around the free zone. I will definitely be doing the wakeboarding or parasailing or even the Personal Watercraft tour again the next time I am in Orlando.
The Personal Watercraft Tour was a great way to start our day. The water was warm and you can really get some speed on the Jet Skis. The tour guide was great and a real jet ski pro. It was great to see and learn about DisneyWorld from a different perspective than in the park. The tour was great because we got to tour the whole lake and also had some free time at the end.
Loads of fun! I went for the tour option rather than the free-ride one and I was the only one on the tour on the day. The tour lady showed me how to operate the jet ski and once we were in the water we zoomed over to the back of Disney's Magical Kingdom, got some history on the area, saw where the old Animal Kingdom used to be, and also got some free riding time in. Jet skis are also just super fun to ride!
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A good time was had though an hour is a long time when you're in a set area
Very fun, but we paid for 2 adults and only used one ski. Very deceptive in terms of what I booked/paid and could have saved alot of money!!!
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20090175125 | Direct Mapping of Oil-Saturated Subsurface Formations - The propagation of a compressional wave in a reservoir rock causes the pore fluids to flow within the pores and pore connections; this internal flow of the pore fluid exhibits hysteretic and viscoelastic behavior. This nonlinear behavior is directly related to the viscosity of the pore fluids. Pore fluids that have higher viscosity like oil, after being disturbed due to a sudden change in pressure applied by a seismic impulse, require a larger time-constant to return to its original state of equilibrium. This larger time-constant generates lower seismic frequencies, and becomes the differentiating characteristic on a seismic image between the lower-viscosity pore fluid like water against the higher-viscosity pore fluid like oil. Mapping these lower frequencies on a seismic reflection image highlights the oil-bearing volume of the reservoir rock formations versus the volume of the reservoir rock formations saturated with water or gas. | 07-09-2009 |


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Author(s): | Marc R. Nyden; William L. Grosshandler; Darren Lowe; Richard H. Harris Jr.; E Braun; |
Title: | Application of FTIR Remote Sensing Spectroscopy in Environmental Impact Assessments of Oil Fires |
Published: | October 11, 1993 |
Abstract: | A series of laboratory measurements was conducted to determine the extent to which benzene and other aromatic components are destroyed when crude oil is burned on the open seas. The atmosphere above a pan containing Alaskan North Slope crude oil was monitored with a remote sensing FTIR spectrometer during both evaporation and burning. This data was used in conjunction with gas chromatographic analyses of the oil obtained before ignition and after the fire was extinguished (by covering the pan with a marinite slab) to estimate the C6H6 destruction efficiency of the oil fire. The results of these laboratory measurements are viewed in the context of data collected during mesoscale oil fires conducted at Little Sand Island in Mobile, Alabama. |
Conference: | Air and Waste Management Association. Optical Sensing for Environmental Monitoring |
Proceedings: | International Specialty Conference Proceedings |
Location: | Pittsburgh, PA |
Dates: | October 11-14, 1993 |
Keywords: | oil spills, FT-IR, benzene, environmental effects, spectroscopy, crude oil, evaporation, combustion, sand |
Research Areas: | Building and Fire Research |
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If you want to run MS SQL, you could do that with MS SQL Express I believe, and that will run on XP and up I believe, but there are limitations, the full blown MS SQL and Windows Server is going to cost you +$1000 just in software.
I only need MS SQL Express.
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And what flavor of MS SQL do you want to run? It sure is not Cheap unless your talking express version which is free, free will run on pretty much any windows OS. If your talking "standard" or developer versions those also run on just windows - does not have to be server version.
MS SQL Server. So I can install Windows 7 Pro on the server and use it as a regular pc environment?
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So from the discussion I now understand that the microserver would be more flexible than a synology, in terms of which OS I choose to install, how I want it to function, whether running sql express, backup or a media server. I would also need an extra pci card if I want to access it remotely.
I think the complexity of the server + its advantages outweighs the simplicity of synology...
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Generic name: Monopolar Radiofrequency
Brand(s): Thermage/Thermacool
Maker / Website: Solta Medical, Inc (www.thermage.com, www.solta.com)
Cost: About $1,500-2,000 for a single treatment and around $2,500-3,000 for a set of two treatments
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The first practical application of radiofrequency for skin tightening was the procedure called Thermage. As of the time of this writing, Thermage remains the most widely used cosmetic procedure based on radiofrequency. It is performed with a patented FDA-approved radiofrequency device Thermacool. However, FDA approves medical devices based largely on safety (rather than both safety and effectiveness as for drugs). Therefore, we should not view the FDA approval of Thermage / ThermaCool as a guarantee that it does all that it is purported to.
Unfortunately, relatively few clinical studies of Thermage have been performed so far. Most of them were sponsored by the manufacturer, which is not uncommon but does increase the potential for biased results. The studies were small or medium size and had only short-term follow-up. In one study, Drs Alster and Tanzi from Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center treated 50 subjects with Thermage to improve cheek and neck laxity. The authors reported short-term effectiveness and relatively mild side effects:
"Significant improvement in cheek and neck skin laxity was observed in the majority of patients. Patient satisfaction scores paralleled the clinical improvements observed. Side effects were mild and limited to transient erythema (redness), edema (swelling), and rare dysesthesia (alteration of sensation). No scarring or pigmentary alteration was seen. ...
Although tightening continued to be evident 6 months after a single treatment, the longevity of clinical results has yet to be determined."
In a 2003 multicenter study, Dr Fitzpatrick et al investigated the effects of a single Thermage treatment in 86 subjects over the six months period. The results were analyzed using potentially inaccurate methods: photograph scoring and self-reports of the subjects. Fifty percent of the subjects reported being satisfied or very satisfied with wrinkle reduction in eye area. Photographic analysis showed that 61.5% of eyebrows were lifted by at least 0.5 mm. Typical side effects were redness and swelling, occurring in the minority of subjects; very rarely second degree burns (blisters) occurred. Three patients (4% of the subjects) had small areas of residual scarring at 6 months.
In a more recent publication (2006), Dr Weiss and co-workers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, presented a retroospective analysis of 600 cases of Thermage treatment. The authors concluded that Thermage was "a very safe procedure" and the side-effects were "infrequent, self-limited, and minor, comparing favorably to other nonablative devices utilized for facial rejuvenation." They noted that the "treatment algorithm and tips have evolved over several years leading to increased safety and efficacy".
Based on these and other studies, it appears that only about 50-60% of the subjects experience clearly noticeable improvement with Thermage (at least with a single treatment). Even in responders the lifting effect is relatively modest: for example, brows are usually lifted by about 0.5-2 mm. This translates into a fresher, brighter look rather than dramatically younger appearance. However, since the healing response varies widely among people, there seems to be a minority, perhaps 10%, who experience substantial lifting and may look 10 years younger. On the other hand, up to a half of the people get no benefits at all.
It is important to note that Thermage has evolved since its initial introduction. The manufacturer has improved the equipment, including the control unit and hand-piece, at least twice, making it [allegedly] more safe and effective. Improved practices of use have been worked out. As a result, the risk/benefit profile of Thermage today (assuming new equipment and experienced practitioner) is likely to be better than in the early days of the procedure.
So, is Thermage worth having done? While there is no universal answer, here is a number of considerations to keep in mind.
Thermage is a midrange procedure -- between topical treatments on one end, and a facelift and ablative resurfacing on the other. Thermage reduces sag far less dramatically than a facelift and softens wrinkles less noticeably than ablative laser. However, Thermage's risks, recovery time and side effect profile are significantly better, especially with the latest version of equipment and an experienced provider.
Thermage costs about $1,500-2,000 for a single treatment and around $2,500-3,000 for a set of two treatments, usually spaced 3-6 months apart. (Some practitioners perform a larger series of treatments using lower setting and adjust costs accordingly.) Overall, the cost is close to that of common laser treatments but about 5-10 times cheaper than a facelift.
Considering its relatively modest tightening effect, Thermage seems to best fit the people in their late thirties and forties who are only beginning to show facial sag.
Since Thermage is still relatively new, some practitioners have limited experience. The lack of experience increases the risk of under- and overtreatment, leading to smaller improvements and greater side effects than reported in the clinical studies. If opting for Thermage, look for a practitioner who has been performing it on a daily or at least weekly basis for a minimum of 2 years, and has performed at least several dozen procedures.
Also, make sure that she/he uses the latest version of Thermacool equipment.
The notion that Thermage requires no downtime is an exaggeration. While most people require a rather short downtime (from one to three days), some develop significant redness, swelling or even blisters and may need to stay out of public eye for a week or more. Also, the procedure itself may be rather painful. Some residual pain may linger for several days. Notably, the recovery may, on average, be easier and smoother with the later versions of Thermacool equipment and more experienced practitioners.
Many uncertainties remain. Do repeated Thermage treatments increase the positive and/or negative effects? Do benefits persist over the long term? Can radiofrequency injury, while tightening skin in the short term, reduce the skin's long-term viability and lead to faster aging down the road? How many people suffer long-term negative effects, such as worsening of skin texture, loss of subcutaneous fat, dryness, discoloration, or scarring? With new equipment and more experience, the side effects of Thermage seem to have decreased. Nonetheless, more studies are still needed to address the above questions. If history is any indicator, it may take another ten years before we know all that we need to know about this method.
In the meantime, the decisions to have Thermage will be based on limited knowledge, educated guesses and personal preferences. Search this site for user reviews of Thermage. You will find both positive and negative opinions. Keep in mind that user reviews are useful only as an adjunct to rigorous research and should never be the cornerstone of your decision to undergo a potentially harmful procedure.
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