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Here are some newer historical romances, compiled for you and HEA by some of our favorite authors (info provided by publishers and/or their websites):
Bared to the Laird by Eliza Knight (Eliza Knight). Secret obsession makes for the sweetest of sins. Overwhelmed by her new life in another era with the Laird of Gealach, and the feelings that threaten to consume her, Emma determines she must return to her own time and a semblance of sanity. Having heard of a magical circle of stones atop the ridge overlooking Loch Ness, she manages to escape from the castle and the desire and intensity of Logan that's held her captive. When Logan realizes Emma is missing, he is enraged and terrified. He seeks to find her and when he does, he will punish her exquisitely for leaving him, and for inexplicably exposing his scorching fascination and adoration.
Falling for the Teacher by Dorothy Clark (Harlequin Love Inspired Historical). Though she once fled from Pinewood, Sadie Spencer can't stay away when her ailing grandparents need her. But she never expected to come face-to-face with the brother of the man who caused her to leave town. Sadie doesn't care how honest or kind Cole Aylward may seem—she isn't about to let him continue managing her family's business. Cole has worked hard to prove he's nothing like his brother. All he wants is to try to make up for the hurt Payne caused her family.
The Count of Monte Cristo: The Wild and Wanton Edition, Vol 2 by Monica Corwin and Alexandre Dumas (Crimson Romance). Edmond Dantes thinks life is grand until he is arrested and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Up on his ill-gotten freedom, Edmond embarks on an adventure to redeem his honor. Edmond has been out of the game of love for sometime but he learns how to twist people's emotions toward exactly what he needs to gain his redemption.
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Elizabeth Boyle, author of 22 Regency historical romances including her upcoming release, If Wishes Were Earls. Read an excerpt at www.ElizabethBoyle.com.
The Wife He Always Wanted by CherylAnn Smith (Berkley). Sarah Palmer is impoverished, desperate, and alone. When an unkempt man turns up on her doorstep, he claims a friendship with her late brother, and the desire to fulfill her brother's dying wish that they marry. Although it's not apparent from his gruff appearance, Gabriel Harrington comes from one of London's finest families. However, he is not the man Sarah's brother intended her to marry.
True Spies by Shana Galen (Sourcebooks). Baron Winslow Keating is honor bound to finish one last mission as an elite spy for the Barbican group when all he wants is to go home and be with his family. But after years of secrecy and absence, his daughters hardly know him and his wife has given up. Lady Elinor has had enough of domestic boredom. She contemplates an affair with a rakish spy, only to discover a world of intrigue and treachery she never knew existed. Even more shocking, her neglectful husband is suddenly very attentive – quite the jealous type – and apparently there's more to him than she ever knew . . .
It Takes Two to Tangle by Theresa Romain (Sourcebooks). Henry Middlebrook is back from fighting Napoleon, ready to re-enter London society where he left it. Wounded and battle weary, he decides that the right wife is all he needs. Selecting the most desirable lady in the ton, Henry turns to her best friend and companion to help him with his suit... Young and beautiful, war widow Frances Whittier is no stranger to social intrigue. She finds Henry Middlebrook courageous and manly, unlike the foppish aristocrats she is used to, and is inspired to exercise her considerable wit on his behalf. But she may be too clever for her own good, and Frances discovers that she has set in motion a complicated train of events that's only going to break her own heart...
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Willa Blair, author of Highland Seer (FREE through Sept. 7!) and Highland Healer (99 cents through Sept. 7). Her website is willablair.com.
To Wed a Wicked Highlander (Bad Boys of the Highlands) by Victoria Roberts (Sourcebooks). Sybella would do anything to prove she's just as valuable to the MacKenzie clan as her brother is. She'd go on any hunt, take any dare. But her father has a different sort of mission in mind: marriage. It's simple, he explains. All she has to do is marry Alexander MacDonell and report back on his family's secrets. It will be easy, he says, as long as she doesn't do anything foolish...like fall in love. As laird of the McDonell's, Alex has a duty to produce an heir. It's a duty he won't mind with the lovely Ella as his wife—even if she is one of the dreaded MacKenzies. He's wooed and won many ladies, but Ella is a challenge like no other. He can tell she's holding something back. But not for long. Because inch by inch, he plans to expose everything she's been hiding and claim the ultimate prize: her heart.
Unraveled by the Rebel (Secrets in Silk, Book 2) by Michelle Willingham (Montlake). After being seduced and ruined by her worst enemy, Juliette Andrews has vowed to marry no man—especially not Dr. Paul Fraser, her childhood sweetheart. Content to bury herself in accounts and numbers, she refuses to let the devastatingly handsome Highlander back into her life. Paul Fraser's heart burns with the need for vengeance against the earl who executed his father and drove the Scots from their homes. But when he learns that his enemy hurt the woman he loves, Paul has sworn to destroy him. Can Juliette overcome the darkness of her past in the arms of the man she once loved? Or will her secrets tear them apart?
Lyon's Bride and the Scottish Witch with Bonus Material Cathy Maxwell (Harper Collins). Two great full-length novels in The Chattan Curse series together in one set from Cathy Maxwell. Includes never before seen "behind the book" info, photos from the author, and a sneak peek to her next series, The Brides of Wishmore. Fans of Karen Hawkins, Sabrina Jeffries, and Eloisa James will enjoy these utterly romantic and unforgettable books set in Regency England and Scotland.
The Eternal Highlander (McMachton Vampires) by Lynsay Sands and Hannah Howell (Zebra). Writing together for the first time, Lynsay Sands and Hannah Howell present the darkly passionate story of two men sworn to conquer the hunger that pounds in their blood — and the women who may be their only salvation. Cathal MacNachton and Connall MacAdie are cousins bound by far more than blood ties and the rugged Highland landscape their clan calls home. The ancient curse of their ancestry has fated them to live by night with an unquenchable thirst that neither can tame. The only thing that can save their souls is marriage to Outsiders — mortals whose untainted blood will weaken the curse in their children and break the chains of fear that have made their clan a breed apart. Bridget Callan and Eva Caxton are the women who will shape the clan's destiny. Marriage to these strange and mysterious men will rescue each of them from desperate circumstances — and draw them into a web of danger, desire, and intrigue.
The following paranormal and medieval historicals were compiled for HEA by Eliza Knight, author of Bared to the Laird. Her website is www.elizaknight.com.
Iron Hard by Sylvia Day (Sylvia Day). Baron de la Warren returned from the war a hero, a sky captain lauded for his brilliant strategies and swashbuckling boldness. Savagely beautiful, he is far too masculine to be pretty, but he is certainly magnificent. And irresistibly sexy. Tinkerer Annabelle Waters is startled when his lordship commissions mechanized lovebirds, wondering at the private man who lives beneath the public personage. What manner of warrior thinks of such a lover's gift? She is more than a little eager to see for herself...
The Sword Maiden by Susan King (ePublishing Works). Eva MacArthur is desperate to protect her dispossessed clan and reclaim her island fortress from the evil lord who has stolen her heritage. To win she must take up a sword—and rely on the man she once loved. Blacksmith Lachlann MacKerron has sworn never to craft another weapon or give away his heart, but he cannot refuse Eva or the fire that burns between them. Bound by fate and passion, together they must save a shining legend or lose all.
The Warrior Trilogy by Lara Adrian (Lara Adrian). Dark, dangerous knights. Bold, beautiful ladies. Passionate, romantic adventure. Get swept away in this boxed collection of three full-length, award-winning romances by New York Times and #1 internationally best-selling author Lara Adrian!
Daring Damsels Boxed Set by Denise Domning, Catherine Kean, Laurel O'Donnell, Eliza Knight (indie). Four best-selling medieval novels by four best-selling authors! Spring Fury by Denise Doming. Dance of Desire by Catherine Kean. Midnight Shadow by Laurel O'Donnell. A Lady's Charade by Eliza Knight.
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Ruth A.Casie, author of The Guardian's Witch. Her website is RuthACasie.com.
The Viscount's Vow by Collette Cameron (Soul Mate Publishing). Evangeline Caruthers is the last woman Viscount Warrick, could ever love—a Jezebel responsible for his brother's and father's deaths. Vangie thinks Ian's a foul-tempered blackguard, who set out to ruin her, then found himself snared in his own trap. He's the last in his family line, and his stepmother's determined to dispose of the newlyweds so her daughter can inherit. Only by trusting each other can Ian and Vangie overcome scandal and murderous betrayal.
To All the Rakes I've Loved Before by Anne Barton (Forever Yours) After being jilted by her beau, Miss Amelia Wimple retreated to her Mayfair town house and her ever-growing collection of gossips rags. But an unexpected midnight caller may open her heart once more. Lord Stephen Brookes is the prince of pleasure, the duke of decadence—and his exploits have finally caught up with him. When Stephen comes to Amelia seeking refuge, she can't deny him…or the intense desire he sparks.
The Spyglass Project by Pam Crooks (Pam Crooks). Major Michael Malone must find answers about his brother's murder and shocking allegiance with the German enemy during the World War. Gianna Mangiameli's comfortable world is shattered when she witnesses a double murder. Desperate to protect her family against the Mafia hitman's threats, she must keep her secret--and find answers of her own. Michael and Gianna are thrown into Chicago's criminal underworld and fight a dangerous new war on America's soil.
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Amelia James, author of Tell Me You Want Me and Secret Storm. Find all her books at TrashysTreasures.com.
Mistress at Midnight by Sophia James (Harlequin). The darkest hours of the night bring the deepest passions… Haunted by rumors following her husband's suspicious death, Aurelia St. Harlow has withdrawn from society. To secure her family's future, there's only one man who can help. And that man demands payment—with a kiss! Lord Stephen Hawkhurst finds the troubled beauty impossible to resist. But Aurelia is suspected of treason and, as England's greatest spy, Hawkhurst must uncover her every secret. As the truth unfolds, so does their desire. Drawn together in the dark of the night, they unleash passions neither has ever experienced before….
The Runaway Countess by Amanda McCabe (Harlequin). Wed to wickedness. In Society's eyes, Hayden Fitzwalter, Earl of Ramsay and Jane Bancroft have the perfect marriage. But what can't be seen are the secrets hidden behind closed doors. Believing Hayden will never renounce his dissolute ways, Jane flees to her family's dilapidated estate in the country. Years later, Hayden now longs to win back the only woman who has ever touched his heart. But first he has to convince her that this rogue is ready to be tamed….
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Becky Lower, author of The Tempestuous Debutante. Her website is: www.beckylowerauthor.com.
A Pioneer Christmas Collection by Lauraine Snelling, Kathleen Fuller, Vickie McDonough and others (Barbour Publishing). Brave and determined, the American pioneers risked many dangers to settle untamed land. Being on the move as winter approached could find the settlers stranded in unconventional shelters, but still faithful to remember Christ's birth with grateful hearts. In this delightful collection of nine Christmas romances, pioneers experience hospitality and romance where least expected—including a cave in North Carolina, a tipi in Oklahoma, and a dugout in Arizona. Readers will enjoy diverse settings in history across America as penned by many of Christian fiction's leading authors.


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Craziest Client Requests Become Amusing Art
Designers, ever heard of that line coming from a clueless client? Leaves you speechless doesn't it? It's very difficult to answer these type of requests and not sound the least bit sarcastic. But you try your nicest. They say kids say the darnest things, well, clients too. Sometimes, even more so.
Mark Shanley and Paddy Treacy initiated this project called SharpSuits. Read more at Wave Avenue.

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Six Music Acts That Should Have Been Pro Wrestlers
2. Immortal
"The Blizzard Beasts"
Immortal is a Norweigan black metal band. They had a video where someone was breathing fire and another member of the band was wearing a witch's hat. The band's former guitarist, Demonaz, got tendinitis in his arm from shredding so fast all the time. They also all have beautiful hair.
Finishing Move: "The Church Burner" - Frontman Abbath breathes fire while Immortal's beefy drummer Horgh performs a Satanic ritual around the collapsed body of their foe. The lights in the arena spontaneously turn off and when they turn on a few minutes later, all that remains is a smoldering pile of bones.
1. John Popper
"Blue Bayou Boy"
Everyone knows that John Popper lost a lot of weight and stopped wearing that cool fishing vest. But had he chosen a different path, the formerly heavy harmonica howler could've entered the wrestling world as the Blue Bayou Boy, a down-home big ol' boy with a penchant for literally throwing his weight around. As I'm looking up pictures of the guy, the idea runs through my head that maybe I shouldn't be making jokes about a dude who got arrested with fourteen weapons in his car. While probably pretty stoned.
Finishing Move: "The Popper's Popper Popper" - the Blues Traveler initiates a devastating chokehold and forces his opponent to huff some amyl nitrite (otherwise known as a "popper"). Our soulful hero then climbs to the top and performs a seated butt drop on the dazed challenger. After being announced as the winner, his coach dumps a bucket of crayfish over his head.
See Also:
- The Top Ten Ways to Piss Off Your Bartender at a Music Venue
- Ten Bands You Never Would Have Thought Used to Be Good
- The Top 15 Things That Annoy the Crap Out of Your Local Sound Guy
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Habitat hosts applicant seminar
HUNTINGTON — Huntington WV Area Habitat for Humanity will host an applicant seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Huntington First Church of the Nazarene's Ball Family Life Center, located at 321 30th St. in Huntington.
To be considered for a Habitat home, individuals must attend the seminar and live in substandard housing. Examples of substandard housing include inadequate plumbing, poor heating, a leaking roof, overcrowding (with three or more to a bedroom), unsafe or unsanitary conditions, or paying excessive rent. Residents of public housing are also encouraged to attend this seminar.
Huntington WV Area Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical, Christian ministry, with a mission of partnering with qualified families in need to provide safe, decent and affordable housing. For more information, call 304-523-4822, visit www.hahabitat.org, or check its Facebook page under "Huntington WV Area Habitat for Humanity."
Comment sought on road project
SCOTTOWN, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a project to improve a one-tenth of a mile section of Ohio 775 in Windsor and Mason Townships.
The department is looking to correct and prevent roadway slippage due to landslides, according to a news release. Some small trees and bushes will be removed as part of the project.
The project required about two-tenths of a mile of temporary right of way and about six-tenths of a mile of permanent right of way. No homes, businesses or structures will be removed as part of the project.
Written comments can be submitted by Nov. 27 to Greg Manson, ODOT District 9 Environmental Supervisor, P.O. Box 467, 650 Eastern Ave., Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601. Email comments can be sent to email@example.com.
Hurricane High band selling citrus fruit
HURRICANE, W.Va. -- The Hurricane High School marching band is selling citrus fruits for the holiday season.
Items available include oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, tangelos and a mixed box of oranges, grapefruits and apples. Orders are due by Monday, Nov. 26. Delivery is scheduled for early December.
Prices range from $14 to $23.
For more information or to place an order, call Candice Clark at 304-415-0368 or by email at email@example.com.


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The horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon Monday have left a stunned public desperate for explanations.
It's a way to cope. If we know why it happened, we can do something about it. We want to regain some of the control we lost when one explosion occurred and then another, exploding the prevailing theme of human strength and perseverance as men and women push themselves to the limit to run 26.2 miles.
We want to know who is responsible and whether this was a 9/11-like act of terrorism.
As of last evening, there were far more questions than answers. Yes, it was an act of terrorism — domestic or international; by a monster or a lunatic; to make a political statement or just to cruelly maim people who came from all over the world to compete.
Yes, it was tax day. Yes, it was Patriot's Day, which commemorates the Revolutionary War battles of Lexington and Concord. But were those somehow a pretext for the grisly attacks? We don't know.
Sadly, some have already turned the disaster into a partisan issue.
Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times columnist, wrote in a tweet that the explosion "is a reminder that ATF needs a director. Shame on Senate Republicans for blocking apptment."
He retracted the comment after receiving wide, blistering criticism for the potshot.
Already, Charleston City Councilman Mike Seekings, who missed the marathon because of an injury, has said that "we're going to have to re-think the bridge run," which attracts twice as many participants as the Boston Marathon.
The Charleston and Mount Pleasant police chiefs both say they already are on alert for problems. They use bomb-sniffing dogs and execute extensive screenings.
If there are lessons to learn from the Boston Marathon bombings, the Lowcountry should take heed. But it's too soon to know what those lessons might be.
We're not good at patience — especially in the media where our mission is to get information to the public accurately — and quickly. And the public expects to turn on the computer and get answers. Immediately.
President Obama has pledged federal assistance to officials in Boston investigating the horror, and has promised that "responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice."
Until the smoke clears, however, and the truth emerges, we're left to comfort those we can and to pray for those we can't.
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Treat yourself to a new cocktail ring
When it comes to jewelry, you should treat yourself with one of a kind. Cocktail rings are nothing but one of a kind! In fact there are times we have lusted about the rocks that we have seen on the pretty fingers of a celebrity. While most of us cannot afford the big rocks, why not enjoy and jazz up the look with a cocktail ring?
I personally feel that cocktail rings are a great way to add a little spice to your accessory wardrobe and works out more affordable than a diamond ring. In fact where cocktail rings are concerned you can opt for a type that is crafted of semi precious stones like aquamarine, citrine, ruby, and amethyst among others. On the other hand blue topaz, crystal and cubic zirconia are some which look stunning and work out more economical.
My fiancé got me a Blue Nile round halo ring. While it is an engagement ring, it looks very stylish and can pass as a cocktail ring. Due to it's versatile nature I can team it up with an outfit while going for dinner, or out for movies or for a formal function where I get dressed in an sophisticated gown. I actually feel that it is the ideal accessory to make an ensemble look dramatic and not to forget glamorous as well.
A trio profile ring is another good bet which also makes an eye popping statement to the simplest of attires. I teamed it with a simple white top and denim skirt with wedges and with the ring on my hand it added a classic effect on the entire look. Remember that do not over accessorize when wearing a cocktail ring. The "less is more" concept works well. For instance I teamed up the above look with a pair of pearl earrings to complete the look effectively.
A cocktail ring is a classic and timeless fashion accessory. Sport it to look extravagant and fashionable!


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Judy M. Nelson - Council Member
Judy M. Nelson
Council Member
Term: 3/15 - 3/19
Judy Nelson is a Southern California native. She has a B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman's University and worked as an Occupational Therapist, specializing in pediatric rehabilitation for 10 years. Judy and her husband, Byron, were married in 1968 and moved to Glendora in 1980 with their four small children. Judy was a stay-at-home mom until 1985 when their youngest children, twins, were in 2nd grade. At that time, she opened Mrs. Nelson's Toy and Book Shop with the goal of fostering a love of reading in children and their families. Over the years, Judy expanded her business to encompass 3 independent book businesses which included Mrs. Nelson's Toy and Book Shop, Mrs. Nelson's Book Fair Company (now managed by her daughter) and Mrs. Nelson's Library Services (now managed by her son). In 2014 the book store branch of the business was closed due to changes in retail shopping patterns. Judy enjoys spending time with her family, including three grandchildren born in 2013, hiking, reading and traveling.
In recent years, Judy has become increasingly concerned with the direction of our State and Federal government. She is passionate about the need for leaders who serve with integrity and a commitment to doing what is in the best interests of the citizens. And she advocates for citizens to become actively involved in selecting responsible representatives and providing oversight to ensure that they are doing the job they were elected to do.
Judy was elected to the Glendora City Council in 2011. She serves on the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership and is Glendora's delegate to the County Sanitation District. She is an alternate delegate to the Independent Cities Association of Los Angeles County, the Three Valleys Municipal Water District, the San Gabriel Valley Water Association and the Glendora Community Coordinating Council. Judy has vowed to do all in her power to ensure that Glendora remains fiscally sound and prosperous…the Pride of the Foothills.


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With inspiration from the Canadian Whistler Resort, this bookcase is designed to complement the Whistler Junior Loft Bed perfectly. With two roomy shelves, this rustic piece will be the best place to store books, toys, or anything else scattered around the room! Its shorter height allows a perfect fit under the Whistler loft for efficient storage.
Made from sturdy New Zealand pine, the Whistler Bookcase comes in one of four beautifully finished wood colors.
- Part of the Whistler Loft system
- Dimensions: 28.11"H x 11.14"W x 30.2"D
- Meets all current U.S. safety standards
- Easy assembly metal-to-metal fastening system
- Comes with a 1-year Limited Warranty
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Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) is responsible for conducting full-spectrum Canadian Armed Forces operations at home, on the continent of North America, and around the world. With its integrated command-and-control structure, CJOC directs these operations from their earliest planning stages through to mission closeout, and ensures that national strategic goals are achieved.
To enable rapid response and effectiveness in operations, CJOC:
CJOC also works closely with its partners in operations, such as:
The only Canadian Armed Forces operations in which CJOC does not engage are those conducted solely by:
CJOC also develops, generates and integrates joint-force capabilities to ensure harmony of activity in the following operational domains:
CJOC comprises the following units and formations:
CJOC is assisted by:
These Component Commanders contribute to the understanding of the operating environment, inform and support engagement, and participate in contingency planning and readiness activities. When directed by CJOC, they command and control Canadian Armed Forces elements in operations.
The integrated staff at CJOC Headquarters plans and directs Canadian Armed Forces continental and expeditionary operations, and the support functions that sustain them. Its establishment includes civilians as well as members of the Regular and Reserve components of the Canadian Armed Forces.
"Canadian Forces Transformation" is the on-going process of realigning the Canadian Armed Forces to ensure they remain agile, efficient and responsive to Government of Canada priorities. Its objective is to maximize Canadian Armed Forces capabilities to improve operational efficiency, while ensuring an effective balance of resources and assets.
The stand-up of Canadian Joint Operations Command was the lead component of the second phase of Canadian Forces Transformation. CJOC replaces three of the four operational commands formed in 2006, during Phase I of Transformation.
Canadian Forces Transformation began in 2005 when former Chief of the Defence Staff, General Rick Hillier, announced a new command-and-control structure to meet new and emerging security challenges. On 1 February 2006, four formations stood up at the operational level of command in the Canadian Armed Forces:
During six-and-a-half busy years, Canada COM conducted two major deliberate operations: Operation PODIUM, the Canadian Armed Forces' contribution to the security effort supporting the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, and Operation CADENCE, the Canadian Armed Forces' participation in the security effort supporting the G8 meeting in Huntsville, Ont., and the G20 meeting in Toronto, Ont. Through its nation-wide network of standing Regional Joint Task Force Headquarters, the formation also provided rapid-response assistance to forest fires and floods across Canada, conducted recurring operations in the North and Caribbean, all while supporting major programs of other Canadian government institutions, especially the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Finally, throughout its existence, Canada COM led the Canadian Armed Forces' contribution to the national search-and-rescue program, in partnership with the Canadian Coast Guard.
During the same period, CEFCOM ran Operation ATHENA, the combat operation in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, along with up to 17 small and mid-sized operations. CEFCOM also conducted two major rapid-response contingency missions: Operation HESTIA, Canada's contribution to the humanitarian effort in Haiti after the earthquake of 12 January 2010, and Operation MOBILE, Canada's participation in the international response to the 2011 crisis in Libya.
CANOSCOM was formed to provide support to all CAF domestic, continental and international operations. The command was responsible for planning and executing the delivery of national-level operational support for theatre activation (such as Operation ATTENTION in Afghanistan in 2011), sustainment (throughout Operation ATHENA in Afghanistan) and termination of CAF operations (such as Operation MOBILE).
In 2010, General Walt Natynczyk, who succeeded Gen Hillier as Chief of the Defence Staff, appointed Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie to the position of Chief of Transformation with a mandate to continue reviewing the organization and functions of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. With the assistance of his expert team, LGen Leslie produced the 2011 Report on Transformation, which included recommendations defining a second series of organizational changes.
The integration of Canada COM, CEFCOM and CANOSCOM to form CJOC, announced on 11 May 2012, was LGen Leslie's primary recommendation. The consolidation of the three commands would close functional gaps, eliminate administrative duplication, and permit the redistribution of resources to support new and emerging operational demands.
On 5 October 2012, CJOC stood up to replace Canada COM, CEFCOM and CANOSCOM. Through the integration of its precursors' functions and capabilities, CJOC was built as an agile formation able to conduct continental and expeditionary operations efficiently and effectively, in response to Government of Canada priorities.


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Posted at: 12/06/2012 5:57 PM
Updated at: 12/06/2012 7:01 PM
By: KOB.com staff
Part of Central Ave. was shut down after a car crashed into a restaurant.
Eastbound Central was diverted to southbound Stanford.
Police say an elderly man crashed into the side of the Einstein Brothers Bagel shop.
The man broke his neck, but is in stable condition.
No one else was hurt.
Investigators are to determine how it happened.


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Men and fathers come take the pledge
James W. Wade III | 5/21/2014, 10:55 a.m.
National League of Cities and the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials will administer a Father's Day Pledge on Saturday, June 14 starting at noon at Cleveland City Hall, located at 601 Lakeside Ave.
On this day, fathers and men around the nation are invited to come and take the pledge to end violence in homes and the community. Leading the charge is Ward 2 Councilman Zack Reed from Cleveland, Councilman Thomas West from Canton, Ohio and Russel Neal from Akron. "We know father make a positive difference in families and we are asking all men to come out and be part of this to bring peace back into our homes," said Reed.
The organization, on Reed's urging, drafted a resolution adopted last year by the National League of Cities identifying homicide as the leading cause of death for Black men between the ages of 15 and 24 and calling on the national Centers for Disease Control to treat the issue as a public health epidemic.
In the phone interview, Reed said, "This is a great time that, on the heels of President Barack Obama's launch of My Brother's Keeper which is an initiative to identify and support programs that steer young Black men and boys toward productive lives, the timing has never been better to unite against violence in the Black community."
Sharing the number of homicides in Cleveland, Reed talked about how important this rally is for the city of Cleveland as well as the nation. "We want fathers to step up. We want men to step up. We know there are a number of ways to reduce the amount of violence in our community. And we know one very strong way of doing it is for fathers to get more involved in their children's lives," Reed said.
This pledge is for fathers and men to take a stand and speak out against domestic violence, violence in the community, child abuse and safety in their communities. The pledge was created in 2010 by New York Council Member Julissa Ferreras and CONNECTS a group that advocates for safe families and peaceful communities. Men who participate are also promoting growth and healing within the community as well as in the home.
"It has happen to somebody I knew, and it wasn't a pretty thing to watch to see this violence against another young man on my street during the day. I am sure if they are not afraid to kill each other and have no fear of police, they will not take time out for the pledge. I am hoping most of these young men step up and realize they need to be men. I'm not proud of how they acted, but I want to highlight that this is the way we (men) are expected to be, leading our families. Beating up someone who committed violence against women would only contribute to the cycle of violence, rather than prevent it," said Reed.
"Violence against Women is not a women's issue. Men are also part of the community. Men have family members they want to keep safe, while also being role models for their family's younger generations," said Jeanetta Price, executive director for Union Miles Development Corporation.
Councilman Kevin Conwell is helping Reed to get men and fathers to meet them at Cleveland City Hall. "We are asking for the help of every male out there to come be part of a day where we will pledge to make a difference in our house and community, real men real fathers are something I believe in," said Conwell.
For more information call Zack Reed at (216) 664-4945 or Kevin Conwell at (216) 791-6642.


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Swiss Watches
Thought you'd like to know how sturdy your watches are. My husband lost his while gardening last fall, and yesterday, 5 months later, he found it while clearing out a flower bed. It had been buried under 2 feet of snow for a couple of months, as well as enduring a number of heavy rainstorms here in NJ. The band is a bit stiff, but it was still running perfectly - he only had to move it an hour ahead because of the time change. We were amazed! Thank you for making such excellent watches.
-April 2010-
Swiss WatchesHighlights of My Life
Let me tell you, you just made my day! I just received my Wenger Swiss watch back from your consumer representative division and it is as good as new. This watch has tremendous sentimental value to me because as I look back at pictures from the highlights of my life over the last 16 years or so, I'm wearing my Wenger Swiss watch in many of them! I got it as a high school graduation present from my parents and wore it all throughout college and law school, wore it the day I got married, and the day my first son was born. Thank you for your attention to detail and your prompt service.
-June 2010-
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Sunken Treasure
I received a 73113 Wenger Swiss watch from my son for Christmas in 2007. In April 2008 I was docking my boat when the watch band pin came out and my watch dropped into Table Rock lake under my boat dock in about 15 feet of water. I thought my watch was lost forever especially since the lake rose about 15 more feet that year. This year, 2009, the lake level subsided and in May I noticed a bright shiny object in the gravel on the bank in front of my dock. The sun just hit it perfectly to make it reflect brightly. I reached down and picked up the watch that I had lost over a year ago. The incredible thing is that it was still ticking and showed the correct time after more than a year under water. I am truly impressed with this watch after this experience.
Swiss Watches
One Clean Watch!
I have owned a Wenger Swiss Military 72091 for over a year and have been very happy with its quality, style, affordability, and performance. Recently, I had to put my watch into my pants pocket while at work due to an inspection. I went home and changed my clothes, all the while forgetting my Wenger Watch was in my pocket. My wife was collecting clothes to be washed and took my pants. Several hours later, she came by and showed me what she found in my pants. Removing clothes from the washer, she felt something in the pocket. She removed my watch and told me what she found. I felt disappointment as I was almost sure the watch was damaged, if not ruined. But my wife told me while the watch was wet, it was still working. Sure enough, she was right! I commend Wenger for making an affordable watch with the durability of a more expensive watch. This experience has made me a loyal Wenger watch owner!
- September 2008 -
Swiss Watches
What a Blast!
" I must comment on the quality of my watch. The crystal didn't seem to be very strong as it failed when exposed to a 2,000-pound bomb delivered by a truck driven by a suicidal insurgent. Surprisingly this is the only item damaged on me after the blast except my nerves, which are self-healing. The watch has continued to give me accurate time regardless of the blast shock wave. The hole left in the parking lot was 9 feet deep and 20 feet across where the truck exploded, and I was standing 50 yards from it at the time. As you can see the watch is giving very accurate time and date for Baghdad, Iraq. Why would I want to buy a new watch when I have one that can take a 2,000-pound bomb blast? "
Swiss WatchesStill Tickin' After Two Decades
My Standard Issue Swiss watch turned 21-years old today. Over the years I've only needed to replace the leather band and battery a few times, but the watch continues to keep the precise time.
Swiss WatchesA Musician's Precious Gift
I would like to thank you for making a most durable watch. When my truck flipped onto its driver side during an accident my arm broke the window and was sliding on the pavement. My watch kept my hand off of the pavement. I received fifty stitches on my forearm but my hand was fine thanks to my watch. My watch is in perfect condition! By the way....I am a musician.
Swiss WatchesDrowned and Buried
I left my Wenger Swiss watch at home in 2005 when I evacuated for hurricane Katrina. I had 12 feet of water in my house. When we returned, my wife discovered my watch in some mud on the floor. It had been under water and mud for 2 weeks. It was still running. It only recently stopped running, and I am currently looking for a replacement battery. I also left my Rolex which was not running, and cost me $800 to repair.
Swiss Army KnivesJust in Time!
A cat gave birth in my backyard a few days ago to two kittens. The next morning when I checked on them, the mother had still not removed the cord and afterbirth from one of kittens, and the cord was now wrapped around its neck. It didn't seem to be tight enough to harm the kitten, thank goodness. I unwound the cord and used my Wenger Nomad's scissors to cut the cord, and remove it, and the afterbirth from the kitten. So far both kittens seem to be doing fine. Glad I had it in my pocket.
-April 2013-
Swiss Army KnivesWorld War II Veteran
My stepfather, John McCall bought this knife in Switzerland in 1944 when he was serving in the US Army at the end of World War II. As you can see it is one of the older models with real wooden handles. He had sent it to Switzerland for repair once before some time in the early 1990s. A couple of years ago he passed away after a long battle with stomach cancer. He left me his knife, and after years of faithful service to him, it is a little wore for wear. I was wondering if you could refurbish it, as it has a lot of sentimental value. I am will to pay for it, if it is beyond what is covered by the standard warranty.
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-May 2011-
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Burned But Not Broken
On July 5, 2002 my son, grandson and a friend were riding ATVs in the Mountains of Montana. Our destination was a lookout on a mountain at elevation 7000ft. The trip was about 23 miles each way. As we neared the top of the mountain I was driving as lead of the 3 machines. I had not seen the other two for a while so I turned my head to look over my shoulder to see if they were following. In doing so I must have turned the handlebars to the left a bit and suddenly I was on the way down the mountain via a rockslide. I do not remember leaving the road; in fact my next memory is when I woke up in the hospital 3 days later. When I stopped rolling and whatever, the machine was about 85 feet from the road down a very steep embankment. The machine rolled over me, broke my ribs and badly mangled my right arm. When the medics arrived they determined because of the distance to the hospital they would have to activate a helicopter to rescue me. When I arrived at the hospital all the action began and the hospital did a marvelous of putting me back together. In the process my clothes, which were blood soaked, were put in a bag and someone took them back to our cabin and burned them. Now, three years later as someone was cleaning the fire pit out, they found my knife. Needless to say, I am happy to write this letter but I also thought you should know what a good product you produce. Of course the knife is not useable but it will be a good souvenir and I will keep it in a special case where I have other memorabilia!"
Swiss Army KnivesThe Longest Day
The morning started like any other, we checked out our commissions (rigs) and left the station even before the sun was up. Little did I know that this would be a day I would never forget.
While heading north I spotted a 10-46 (motorist needing assistance) in the southbound lane. Flipping at the nearest exit, I pulled in behind them with the emergency lights on. Simple tire change; within ten minutes we were done and on our way.
Coming upon an abandoned vehicle, I pulled in again with my emergency lights on and checked out the truck for missing stereo, busted locks, vandalism, and signs of theft; even the occasional person sleeping. After tagging it I returned to my rig and was getting ready to call in the information when the day took a sudden drastic change. My wife has stopped breathing. The man announced as he knocked on my window She is in the truck behind you. Calling on the radio for a medical emergency, I went back to his pickup truck where he was checking his wife's pulse (very shallow).
While monitoring her pulse he could feel her breath on his hand, while we waited for the ambulance. Every now and then he would shake her and tell her to stay with him or she wouldn't respond but her eyes would flutter. I don't know how many of you have experienced this (I have been CPR trained for over two decades and this was my first). It was surreal. It was like everything was going 100 miles an hour but I was walking through molasses. Getting the defibrillator out, I placed it in the bed of his truck (just in case). When he asked me to double-check her pulse I couldn't find one; not even a shallow one. We need to get her out of the truck! With that we moved her to the pavement.
While her husband started breathing for her, I started removing the clothing; that is when I realized my Rescue Tool was still in the rig. Reaching down I pulled free my Ranger 61 (w/clip) and cut her clothing away and placed the pads on her. Do not touch person, the defibrillator advised us as it checked for vitals. "Do not shock, begin C.P.R. That was good news, for it detected a faint pulse. Her husband gave breaths while I did compressions; all the time I watched for the ambulance. FINALLY they arrived and took over for us.
I dont know how long I watched them. Seconds seemed like minutes, minutes seemed like hours. I remember though as they were getting her ready for transport I noticed the monitor and there was a rhythm. By this time we had all lanes of traffic stopped. After the fire engine and ambulance left, a police officer held the lane for me so I could pull my rig out. "No thanks, I just want to stay awhile. As fast as it started, it was over.
The reason I stayed was simple. I felt like crying, throwing up and melting down, all at the same time. Before her husband left, he told me that about a mile back she stopped breathing and he didn't know what to do. It was a strange highway to them, it was still dark out (early morning), traffic was speeding by, and then he saw my emergency lights ahead. "I don't know if you believe in God? he started to say before I stopped him with a shaking voice "Oh, yes I do." One of the many things I found strange was, I remember looking down while doing compressions and there was my knife with the blade closed, I dont remember closing it. Grabbing the knife, opening it, using it, and closing it was all one motion.
There is an old saying, If you fail to prepare then you prepare to fail. Inside my rig between the front seats is a Rescue Hammer with belt cutter in the handle. On my visor is a belt cutter, on the headlight knob hangs a small case with a Rescue Tool, CPR mask and gloves. With all this proper equipment, what was handy when I needed it? A Wenger Ranger 61, a knife that I couldnt stand when I first got it.
I know now I have found my permanent EDC, which stands for Everyday Carry, or the knife I carry everyday.
-October 2008-
Swiss Army KnivesIrreplaceable
I have owned a Commander in black for over 20 years and just recently the scissor broke. I am having a hard time trying to replace it. It has become a part of me. I have recently looked at your site, and even with all of the choices you have, I think I will keep this one for another 20 years. Your knives are the best.
Swiss Army KnivesThere When You Need it Most
I have owned and used your Traditional Swiss Army Knife for years and love them. Last week your knife saved a once in a life time trip for me. While elk hunting four miles deep in the very rough terrain of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area of Western Colorado, I was sussessful in harvesting a beautiful 5x5 Bull elk. After a couple of pictures, I set about the job of field dressing the animal. Unfortunately, some time during the pursuit, my regular hunting knife was lost from my belt sheath. Without field dressing and cooling the animal, the meat would surely spoil. Certainly the time that a four mile hike out of the wilderness area and back in the next day with a replacement knife would take would lead to the loss of the animail and the delicious meat. While considering my options, I found that out of habit, I had placed one of your 4-blade Traditional knives in my pants pocket. Although skeptical, I tried your knife. I found that your knife was not only tough enough but held a sharp blade long enough to completely field dress the 700 pound animal. Your knife was amazing. It allowed me to open up and cool down the bull elk and save the meat from spoilage. Your knife saved my Once in a life time hunt. I will always carry a Swiss Army knife where ever I go.
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Business GearDurable When it Matters Most
I originally purchased a Swiss Gear Synergy backpack for my laptop because the normal leather attaché style laptop bags (non-Swiss Gear) were not holding up to my demanding lifestyle. This purchase has more than met my expectations. Recently, I was in a car accident. I hit a tractor tire while going 65 mph. My Jeep did a 360 and my laptop went flying around inside. I was not looking forward to seeing what my laptop looked like afterward. To my amazement, my laptop and my external hard drive were both fine all thanks to my Swiss Gear Synergy backpack. Thanks!
Business GearThe Perfect Fit
I do a lot of project management & event planner task so I need a mobile office. I tote around a laptop, portable printer, files, ink, paper, note pad etc ... I have gone through a few different rolling bags, mostly low end and not the best quality because I was trying to save a buck. Well I finally invested in the Wenger Patriot case. The size is perfect for my use everything fits great inside but even more than that the case is clearly more durable. I have only had it a short period of time but I am confident it will be money well spent.
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Crushed Under the Family Car
In Christmas of 2007 my kids bought me a Swiss Gear lap top roller bag.
As I was getting ready for work one morning, I noticed that my daughter had parked the car backwards the evening before, and locked the doors (neither of which I ever do). Frustrated, I set my bags down on the ground behind the car, then completely forgot about them.
I backed completely out of the driveway off the curb and immediately realized something was wrong. I had run over my brief cases and bags. I stopped, got out of the car, and discovered my roller bag was lodged under my SUV. I tried to pull it out, but it was completely stuck. I had to jack up my car in order to free my bag.
After rescuing the bags, I saw that they were completely torn, but became even more concerned when I realized that both of laptops were in the roller bag. Suddently I was in full panic mode. How was I going to tell my boss that they were run over by my SUV?
To my absolute disbelief, the laptops were fully intact; they came out of my bag absolutely unscathed!
It's a little beat up, and torn apart, but I still use that bag today. I will always be a Swiss Gear customer.
Thank you for making such a durable product.


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Thomas Watson, A Body of Divinity (1692; Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2008). Paper. $16.00.
The Westminster Standards are an important set of documents that include the Confession, Larger, and Shorter Catechisms. There are a number of helpful resources on the book market that can help a student understand what the Standards teach concerning the Scriptures and the doctrinal truths therein. However, one of the most helpful ways to understand what the Standards teach is studying the works of theologians of the period. Sometimes, though well-intentioned, theologians separated by several hundred years can misunderstand precisely what the Standards state.
With a work such as Thomas Watson's (c. 1620-86) A Body of Divinity, this distance is eliminated. Watson was an English Puritan minister who wrote this work that expounds the teaching of the Shorter Catechism by taking from sermons that he preached. This Banner of Truth edition covers the subjects of the importance of catechizing, the chief end of man, God and his creation, the fall, the covenant of grace and its mediator, the application of redemption, and the final judgment and the last day. The strengths of this work is that Watson's exposition is terse, straight to the point, easily understood, and practical.
Concerning the first question of the catechism, "What is the chief end of man? A. To glorify God and enjoy him forever," and the doctrine of providence, for example, Watson writes: "We glorify God, by being contented in that state in which Providence has placed us. We give God the glory of his wisdom, when we rest satisfied with what he carves out to us" (13). This is a terrific doctrinal and practical insight—we affirm that God is sovereign over all things, but if we complain about the day-to-day events in our lives, can we truly claim to understand God's providence? If we understand the nature of God's providence, then Watson's point is that we should therefore glorify God in all things as we acknowledge that all things in our lives come from the hand of God.
Beyond insightful doctrinal analysis, it is also interesting to read Watson's work because he cites so many different theologians from throughout church history: patristic theologians such as Augustine, Cyprian, Tertullian, and Chrysostom, medieval theologians such as Bernard of Clairvaux, Boethius, and Anselm, and Reformation and post-Reformation theologians such as Calvin, Luther, Beza, and Myconius. What this shows is that Reformed theologians of the period did not draw narrowly upon one figure, such as Calvin alone, but upon a host of theologians. In fact, Watson perhaps cites Augustine more than any other theologian. But Watson also goes beyond theology and cites Aristotle, Plato, and Cicero at times. This cornucopia of knowledge makes for interesting reading, to say the least.
Works such as Watson's Body of Divinity are truly helpful and illuminating as they cast light upon the faith that we confess and aid us in the comprehension of the Westminster Standards. For these reasons, people should pick up and read this beneficial work.


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To be supportive of this process, a GIS analysis would involve several stages: initial assembly of data; addressing issues of transformation to achieve data compatibility; analysis using one or more functions; and preparation of the results for dissemination. As such, GIS has the potential to become an effective vehicle for accommodating the stages of scientific problem formulation and solution. The user, who is able to change direction and retrace steps based on interim results, directs the process of solution. In principle, then, GIS use can reflect many of the ideals of exploration-driven, discovery-based, student-centered inquiry.
In reality, however, current versions of GIS pose problems for student-centered inquiry in the following ways:
GIS programs have a tendency to concentrate on the later stages of the inquiry process—analysis, presentation, and communication. They offer limited support for the data exploration stage—hypothesis generation and concept synthesis—upon which the later activities of the inquiry process are predicated. This situation is beginning to change with the inclusion of exploratory visualization techniques into GIS (Gahegan, 1999). These techniques allow the linking together of maps and charts to simultaneously explore spatial and nonspatial patterns in data.
Student-centered inquiry benefits from guidance and feedback. GIS software lacks reflective wizards to provide directed feedback. Presently, there are scripting wizards that provide students with prescriptive guidance, but only in the sense of "here's how to get things done." Reflective wizards are needed to help students reflect on what is being done, why it is being done in those ways, and what is not being—but might be—done in other ways.
Data for use in projects tend to be stored in more than one file. For example, three separate files are needed to view and work with a project in ArcView. These files are .shp (shape file), .dbf (attribute file), and .shx (index file). Lacking appropriate feedback, students tend to copy only one file (.shp) and forget that the other two files are also needed. This situation is beginning to change in ESRI's new data format where, for clarity, much of the necessary data are contained in a single file.
GIS application interfaces do not facilitate multistage inquiry. Two styles of user interface design have dominated the field: the command-line style in which all commands are typed in text form and the WIMP. Both require a substantial commitment on the part of the user to choose and invoke relevant operations. Recently, there has been a movement to a more visual approach, which uses a pictorial interface to design and implement a process of multistage analysis (Figure 8.4). In pictorial interfaces, a box represents every intermediate data set, and arrows represent operations. Interacting with the diagram can lead to change in analyses, and intermediate steps can be recovered when it is necessary to replace one line of approach with another. Pictorial interfaces could make the process of inquiry more explicit and therefore more suited to the K–12 context. There is a clear need to promote pictorial user interfaces for the support of multistage inquiry.
2. Be Useful in Solving Problems in a Wide Range of Real-World Contexts. There is probably no better high-tech support system for addressing spatially explicit real-world problems than GIS. GIS succeeds as a tool for both curiosity-driven scientific research and context-driven problem-solving work because it supports functions that are useful in both situations. For example, ecologists use the perspective provided by GIS both to advance understanding of how organisms interact with each other and with their physical environment and to develop improved plans for wildlife management, based on principles identified by research scientists. Thus, GIS can provide the vital link between science and policy (application). At the most general level, science is interested in principles and laws that are true everywhere, independent of geographic context, and science can be presented as a process for abstracting such truths from their geographic setting.


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HUNTSVILLE, Ala.(WHNT) – North Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks blasted the enrollment extension for the new federal health care law Monday, just hours before a previously set deadline that mandates health insurance for most Americans took effect.
U.S. Rep. Brooks (R-District 5) accused President Obama's administration of making up the rules as they go along when it comes to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, during a Washington update luncheon at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville Monday afternoon. The Obamacare deadline that requires nearly every American to have health insurance or pay a penalty was set to hit at 11 p.m. CDT Monday. But earlier this month the White House said those who had at least started their enrollment application by the deadline would be exempt from the cutoff, and given an unspecified amount of time to finish.
"[The extension] is not lawful because it's not in the legislation that Congress passed and the president signed," said Brooks. "I don't think you're going to see any change in the lawlessness of this administration."
Rep. Brooks and other members of the Republican-controlled House of Representatives have called the White House issued-extension an unconstitutional and illegal power grab since it was never written into the bill passed by Congress and signed by President Obama in early 2010. Some critics of the health care law have put forward the possibility of formal legal action against President Obama through the federal court system. Rep. Brooks said consumers would soon feel the pain of the controversial law.
"[The health care law] is structured in such a way that it's going to drive up health care costs for most Americans, while also decreasing the quality of health care for most Americans," said Brooks. "Ultimately I think the American people are going to rise up, demand its repeal, and replace it with something that does improve our health care."


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Low total arterial compliance index (TACI) was linked to higher Resistant hypertension (RH) prevalence and antihypertensive TIS at first attainment of goal BP according to the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure. TACI provides prognostic information that is clinically and perhaps pathophysiologically relevant in RH.
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"Without departure "
Long expected on this one day,
Heads headed two ways,
Lingering without time,
Doves, glide in to wave goodbye.
Your wings on us have grown.
Never will I fold your friendship like a flag that had flown.
Smiles you are so wise and poetic.
With the right kind of pleasure and pride of your own.
Untied after your rope pulled you another way.
Free to come back and smile on us one day.
Barren like gust and sun lighten plumes, on a rainy day.
In my eyes, you will always be the successor that got away.
I'll await once more for your wandering heart, to compose.
I fell without departure to your notes.
My days will gaze for you to jump in with two feet and return,
Yet, I will suffer..................
and lump it with a giant gulp, and ask :-(
Must you really engage us with a sadden farewell?
inspired by: David William's............ poem "I"...
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STEVEN GERRARD led the Liverpool squad as they paid their respects at today's Hillsborough memorial service.
The Reds skipper was joined by the entire squad at Anfield to mark the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, where 96 Liverpool fans lost their lives.
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BBB: Missouri is Puppy Mill Capital of U.S.
According to the BBB, Missouri is home to 30 percent of federally licensed dog breeders in the United States. That's four times the number of dog breeders found in the next highest state.
State law requires that all of Missouri's 1,800 dog-breeding facilities be examined once a year, but the state has only 13 inspectors who must juggle their inspections with other duties. As a result many of the breeders go unchecked.
A survey by the BBB suggests that Missouri officials must inspect twice as many kennels as their counterparts in other states.
The lack of oversight allows for haunting tales such as that of a mega-breeder in southwest Missouri said to buy and sell 90,000 puppies a year.
The breeder, Hunte
Corp., is
located in the small town of Goodman in the southwest corner of the
state near the borders of Oklahoma and Arkansas.
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Hunte, which delivers puppies to pet stores via 18-wheeler semis, has been the target of several suits filed by animal welfare activists and pet store owners alleging that the company delivered sick puppies.
So what can be done to rein in the puppy mill industry in Missouri? The BBB makes the following recommendations:
- That both the U.S. and Missouri Departments of Agriculture more aggressively pursue penalties against repeat offenders.
- That Missouri consider raising annual licensing fees which have remained the same since the program of regulating dog breeders and sellers began 17 years ago.
- That in seeking a puppy, consumers also consider "adopting" a pet from an animal shelter.
- That Missouri consider legislation, if necessary, to streamline the process for penalizing repeat offenders, while still allowing for due process.
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What Can I Sell on eBay For Profit? Part 1
Selling on eBay to make a profit can be very fun once you get the hang of what you're doing.
The hardest part about wanting to sell on eBay is that you do not always know what items to sell. That is what I created this series to help you with 3 to 5 items that I know will sell for a profit (if you are to buy them for a cheap enough price).
Levis Pearl Snap Button Shirts
Levis is a well-known brand for jeans but they also sell very valuable shirts. The more valuable shirts are the "Pearl snap" button ones. These types of shirts are in demand, which is why they sell more than others. Pearl snap buttons make the shirts look unique. I'm not sure exactly why these are sought after but I know they can be sold relatively easy.
Here is an example of a pearl snap button.
Notice the button can be snapped into place which will keep the shirt in place. They are easy to spot when you are looking through shirts on the rack. Pick these up when you see them!
I would recommend listing it around $25 to $30 depending on the condition. Also use the "best offer" option to let buyers know that you are willing to negotiate on the price.
I would offer free shipping on this because the shirt will probably ship first class (13 ounces or less) and buyers love to see that free shipping label. The price of shipping will cost at most $3.38.
Pendleton Wool Shirts (Elbow Patches)
Pendleton is very valuable brand that is highly sought after on eBay. If you come across this brand and notice it is a wool shirt, I would buy it after inspecting it. These shirts mean money! I absolutely love this brand of shirts; more specifically the Pendleton wool shirts with the elbow patches.
Personally, I have not found a Pendleton shirt with an elbow patch on the sleeves but I hope I will soon.
Here is an example of the Pendleton label:
Here is an example of a Pendleton Elbow Patch shirt that sold for 29.99 plus shipping.
The Elbow patches are really easy to spot if you come across one. They usually are not the same color of the shirt so it is really appealing.
I would recommend pricing these from $25 to $40 dollars depending on the condition. Try really hard to find the same exact shirt that you have and price accordingly. I recommend listing it as buy it now with the best offer option.
Since these shirts are wool, they are probably heavier than 13 ounces. I would do priority mail with the real cost of shipping (check the option for calculated shipping).
Patagonia Organic Cotton Shirts
Patagonia is my favorite brand to resell on eBay. Every single Patagonia shirt I have bought has sold on eBay fairly quickly and for good money. I would recommend getting any Patagonia item you find no matter if it is a shirt, shorts or pants. The specific ones that will for more money are the "organic cotton" ones. No worries, it will have "Organic cotton" on the label.
It will look like this:
I would price the shirt at $30 buy it now with the best offer option. If the condition is not the best then lower the price a little. Price these high and wait for the right buyer.
I would ship for free if the item weighs less than 13 ounces. If it weighs more than 13 ounces, charge the real cost of the item and ship it priority mail. Set shipping to international, I've had buyers in Canada and Australia buy this brand from me.
Ely Cattleman Embroidered Shirts
Ely Cattleman shirts are very nice. They are mainly western shirts with a point collar and have a really nice design. The specific ones that sell for more money are the embroidered shirts. The embroidery makes the shirt stand out among the others. (Embroidered means a pattern/logo is stitched in the shirt)
Here is an example of some of the embroidered shirts:
I recently picked up one for $4 and hope to get around $25-$30 for it. The sold listings are in the range of $17 to $35. The shirts that sold auction style sold for less than the buy it now listings. I recommend selling this one buy it now and waiting for the right buyer to pay.
I would list with free shipping with these shirts. They are very light weight and can ship at or right under 13 ounces.
This concludes "What can sell on eBay for profit part 1". Keep an eye for these items. If you can find them under $6, they are a definite buy! .
Have you sold any of these brands? Do you know of any other brands that can be sold on eBay for profit? Let me know in the comments.
Make sure to check out part 2 of the series.
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MADISON - The Department of Justice has filed an enforcement action in Dane County Circuit Court against the Athletic Club of Madison, LLC, and its owner, Mario Chmiel, an Illinois resident. The complaint alleges that the company has committed numerous violations of Wisconsin's consumer protection laws regulating fitness centers.
According to the complaint, the Athletic Club of Madison opened a fitness facility in late 2008 or early 2009, at 625 North Segoe Road in Madison. The club sold memberships of varying lengths to hundreds of consumers, some of whom prepaid their memberships. In May 2009, the club was sued for eviction for non-payment of rent, and abruptly closed on July 15, 2009. Earlier that same day, the Athletic Club allegedly had accepted approximately $13,000 in automatic payments from members who paid monthly--to cover the following month of services.
Wisconsin law requires that a fitness center refund to its members the unused portion of their prepaid membership and other fees if it ceases operation; the lawsuit alleges the Athletic Club has failed to make the required refunds.
The complaint also alleges that the defendants continued to sell long-term, prepaid memberships even after the eviction action had been filed, without informing consumers that the club was likely to close. Finally, the complaint asserts that the defendants failed to obtain a bond or other guarantee of financial responsibility as required by the fitness center law.
The state complaint asks the Court to order the defendants to pay full restitution to all of the club's members injured by defendants' conduct; to impose forfeitures and penalties, which can range from $100 to $10,000 per violation; and to enjoin the company from future unlawful behavior.
The case was investigated and referred to the Department of Justice by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John S. Greene.


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An implantable cardiac pacemaker especially designed for treatment of CHF includes an accelerometer for sensing heart sounds and processing circuitry for deriving from the heart sound information the mechanical AV delay of the patient's heart. The pacemaker's applied AV delay is then adjusted until the measured mechanical AV delay falls in a range of between 180 ms and 250 ms. Further optimization of the heart as a pump can then be achieved by incrementally adjusting the pacemaker's applied AV delay interval until a point is reached where a measure of cardiac performance such as aortic pulse pressure is optimized.
1. A method of treating patients having congestive heart failure comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a dual-chamber cardiac pacemaker of the type having means for sensing atrial depolarization signals, means for sensing ventricular depolarization signals, means for generating ventricular stimulating signals, an accelerometer for sensing heart sounds and a programmable AV delay interval between the sensing of an atrial depolarizing signal and the sensing of a next succeeding ventricular depolarizing signal;
(b) deriving from the heart sounds a measure of an interval between the onset of atrial ejection and of aortic ejection in the patient's heart; and
(c) adjusting the AV delay interval of the pacemaker until the interval measured in step (b) falls in the range of from about 180 ms to 250 ms.
2. The method as in claim 1 and further including the step of incrementally adjusting the programmable AV delay interval while measuring pulse pressure and for fixing the AV delay interval at a value corresponding to a maximum measured pulse pressure value.
3. A pacemaker for use in treating patients having congestive heart failure, comprising in combination:
(a) means for sensing atrial events;
(b) means for sensing ventricular events;
(c) means for generating ventricular stimulating pulses following a programmed AV delay interval;
(d) means in said pacemaker for determining a mechanical AV delay of a patient's heart; and
(e) means for adaptively and incrementally setting the programmed AV delay interval until the mechanical AV delay interval falls in a range of from about 180 ms to about 250 ms.
4. A method of treating patients having congestive heart failure comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a dual-chamber cardiac pacemaker of the type having means for sensing atrial depolarization signals, means for sensing ventricular depolarization signals, means for generating ventricular stimulating signals, an accelerometer for sensing heart sounds and a programmable AV delay interval between the sensing of an atrial depolarizing signal and the sensing of a next succeeding ventricular depolarizing signal;
(b) obtaining from the accelerometer an integrated value of the heart sounds corresponding to total accelerometer energy; and
(c) adjusting the AV delay interval of the pacemaker until the total accelerometer energy is a minimum.
I. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to cardiac rhythm management, and more particularly to a pacing system and method for treating patients having congestive heart failure.
II. Discussion of the Prior Art
Despite major advances in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as is evident from the substantial decline in mortality due to acute myocardial infarction and strokes in the United States and in most European countries, national statistics indicate that the incidents and prevalence of congestive heart failure (CHF) have been increasing in recent years. Patients with CHF have an impaired quality of life and a shortened life expectation. Although angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitors have been shown to modify the natural course of CHF reducing the mortality rate by 30%, the underlying disease continues to evolve, becoming progressively unresponsive to common drugs, until eventually intravenous inotropic support is needed. At end-stage, heart transplantation becomes the only therapeutic option.
Hochleitner et al., in a paper entitled "Long-Term Efficacy of Physiologic Dual Chamber Pacing in the Treatment of End-stage Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy", Am J Cardiol 1992; 70:1320 reported the long-term beneficial effects of a dual chamber pacemaker using a short atrioventricular delay (AV delay) of 100 ms in the treatment of end-stage idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy in 16 patients without usual pacing indications in whom conventional therapy failed. There was a striking improvement in the symptoms, which included severe dyspnea at rest and pulmonary congestion, as well as a significant decrease in the New York Heart Association functional class. Similarly, the present applicants, in their paper entitled "Improvement of Cardiac Function With Severe Congestive Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease With Shortened AV delay"; PACE 1993; 16:20-34, demonstrated significant clinical improvement in ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy patients with atrial sensed ventricular stimulation (VDD) pacing and shortened AV delay. In conducting the study which served as a basis for their report, the AV delay selection was based on acutely acquired hemodynamic and doppler information.
Studies performed by Linde et al. (PACE 1994; 17:744) and Feliciano et al. (J Am Coll Cardiol 1994; 23:349A) failed to demonstrate statistically significant improvements tributable to pacing either in acutely acquired hemodynamic parameters or in the functional status of patients. However, it is interesting to note that individual patients in each reported series were found to have benefited from dual chamber pacemaker implantation with shortened AV delay. More recently, Foster et al. (J Am Coll Cardiol 1994; 23:156A) and Bakker et al. (PACE 1994; 17 (Part II):820) using simultaneous left and right ventricular pacing (biventricular pacing) have shown dramatic hemodynamic and clinical improvement in acute testing and short-term follow-up, respectively. This apparently contradictory data concerning the benefit of ordinary dual chamber or biventricular stimulation in patients with congestive heart failure is believed to arise from disparate methods and patient selection.
Acute pacing studies conducted on CHF patients have led us to conclude that pacing benefits selected patients, particularly those with conduction defects. The stimulation site (either right ventricle, left ventricle or both ventricles) and the programmed AV delay were varied while measuring cardiac performance and the heart's mechanical AV delay (MAVD). It was concluded that most CHF patients have improved hemodynamic performance when the MAVD is made to fall in the range of from 180 to 250 milliseconds.
However, the relationship between programmed electrical AV delay and MAVD cannot be predicted for individual patients. In general, the two intervals are linearly related with a slope of approximately 1.0 but the offset (y intercept) between the two varies with pacing mode and is currently unpredictable. Therefore, to guarantee that the MAVD falls within the optimum range, it is necessary to measure the MAVD while pacing at a known programmed AV delay and then adjust the programmed AV delay to move the MAVD into the desired range.
Based upon these findings, we have developed a method of treating congestive heart failure that comprises the steps of providing a dual chamber cardiac pacemaker that includes a means for sensing the onset of atrial ejection and the onset of aortic ejection and which has a programmable AV delay parameter between a sensed atrial beat and the generation of a next succeeding ventricular stimulating pulse. The ventricular stimulating pulses are applied to the patient's heart at a known programmed electrical AV delay and the MAVD is measured. Based on the measured MAVD value, the programmed electrical AV delay is modified to bring the MAVD into the optimum range of approximately 180 to 250 milliseconds (since a MAVD is 215 milliseconds falls in the middle of the range, this figure would be a likely target and is used in the following equation). For example the new programmed electrical AV delay can be computed by:
Programmed AV Delay (new)=Programmed AV Delay (original)+ 215 msec-MAVD (original)!.
The above computation can either be carried out by the operator and the new AV delay programmed into the device by an external programmer or the computation and reprogramming may be carried out internally by the microprocessor used in the pacing device without operation intervention.
The hemodynamic performance of the heart can then be further optimized by incrementally varying the programmable AV delay parameter over a limited range of MAVD near that predicted by the above equation while monitoring a measure of cardiac performance such as aortic pulse pressure and setting the AV delay parameter at a value where the particular measure of cardiac performance is optimized.
A pacemaker device for use in treating CHF will thus include a means for sensing atrial depolarization signals, means for sensing ventricular depolarization signals, means for generating ventricular stimulating signals and will have an externally or internally programmable AV delay between the sensing of an atrial depolarization signal and the generation of a stimulating ventricular pulse. A sensor to detect atrial and left and/or right ventricular ejection, such as an accelerometer for detecting cardiac acoustic activity is necessary to measure MAVD and to determine the correct programmed AV delay to apply to the heart to generate a MAVD in the range of 180-250 msec. Of course, it is also possible to use external equipment, such as an echocardiography system, to determine MAVD and then to use this information to reprogram the AV delay with an external programmer as discussed previously.
The foregoing features, objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment, especially when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 illustrates a dual chamber pacemaker and a pacemaker lead connecting it to pacing and sensing electrodes located in a heart;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram representation of the pacemaker of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a seismocardiogram (SCG) showing the time of occurrence of various cardiac events and in timewise alignment with the ECG waveform; and
FIGS. 4(A) and 4(B) comprise a software flow diagram for the algorithm employed in pacing the heart for optimizing hemodynamic performance for patients afflicted with congestive heart failure.
Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a dual chamber pacemaker 10 having one or more leads, as at 12, connecting the pacemaker to an atrial sensing electrode 14 located in the right atrium, a ventricular sensing electrode 16 located in the right ventricle and a ventricular pacing electrode 18 located at the right ventricular apex of the heart 20.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram representation of the circuitry contained within the housing or can of the pacemaker 10. Signals picked up by the ventricular sensing electrode 16 are applied to a ventricular sense amplifier 22 which enhances the spontaneously occurring R-wave signals produced upon ventricular depolarization. Likewise, an atrial sense amplifier 24 amplifies and signal processes signals picked up by the atrial electrode 14 corresponding to atrial depolarization signals (P-waves). The outputs from the V-sense circuit 22 and the A-sense circuit 24 are applied as inputs to a microprocessor-based controller 26.
The microprocessor-based controller 26 has associated with it a ROM memory which stores a program of instructions and a RAM memory 30 for storing various operands and externally programmable parameters. Such externally programmable parameters may be telemetered to an implanted pacemaker via an antenna 32 and conventional telemetry circuits 34 well known to those skilled in the art.
In accordance with the present invention, there is also provided a sensor circuit 36 contained within the can or housing of the pacemaker 10 and which sensor also provides an input to the microprocessor-based controller 26. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sensor may be an accelerometer-type transducer capable of detecting heart sounds associated with the beginning of atrial ejection when the atrial ventricular valves open to allow blood to pour from the atria into the ventricles as well as the beginning of aortic ejection when the aortic valve opens to allow the contents of the left ventricle to be ejected to the aorta. Referring to the graph of FIG. 3 which shows a typical signal obtained from an accelerometer due to the various events in a cardiac cycle, the left heart mechanical AV delay (MAVD) is the time interval between the beginning of atrial ejection and the start of ventricular ejection.
The pacemaker 10 of FIG. 2 further includes an AV interval timer whose initial count value is programmable, via the telemetry link 32, 34, and is loaded into the timer 38 upon the occurrence of an atrial depolarization signal. The microprocessor provides regularly occurring clock pulses to decrement the AV interval timer 38 and when the count reaches 0, the microprocessor 26 issues a command to the pulse generator 40 to send a ventricular stimulating pulse to the heart, via electrode 18. Finally, a suitable transducer for measuring aortic pulse pressure may be incorporated into the lead 12 for implementing the sensor 41 in FIG. 2.
A major clinical impact of slowed interatrial conduction is a decrease in left heart AV delay. Pacing the atrium, which results in increased interatrial conduction time, exacerbates this effect. We have found that appropriate selection of paced AV delay is critical in that inappropriate short values could result in a very short left heart mechanical AV delay with resultant depression of ventricular function. Unless intra-atrial, inter-atrial, intraventricular and interventricular timing, as well as associated electromechanical delays, are well defined, it is difficult to predict the effect of pacing on patients with CHF. As part of a study leading to the present invention, acute hemodynamic testing was performed on a number of patients with severely diseased ventricles in order to optimize the atrioventricular delay. We determined that VDD stimulation is more effective than DDD stimulation and that the mechanical AV interval is a more definitive parameter than the heart's electrical AV interval when optimizing cardiac function. In that there are complex electrical and mechanical timing relationships among the four chambers of the heart, it is difficult to predict mechanical atrioventricular timing from the applied AV delay or the measured electrical AV delay. Instead, in carrying out the method of the present invention, the pacemaker 10 with the accelerometer sensor 36 can be used to directly measure MAVD which is found to be more directly related to cardiac function than the electrical AV delay. In most instances, the MAVD for the patients tested fell in the range of from 180 to 250 ms during sinus rhythm. We have concluded that patients with MAVD outside of this normal range when in sinus rhythm will benefit from pacing so as to restore a more normal MAVD.
Referring to FIG. 4, there is shown a software flow diagram which illustrates the algorithm for setting an appropriate AV delay for a dual chamber pacer based upon a sensed mechanical AV delay. In carrying out the method, the physician may enter an initial AV delay parameter into the pacemaker (block 42). In carrying out the method, the physician may enter an initial AV delay value via the external programmer or, alternatively, a preprogrammed default value may be utilized in pacing the ventricle with an initial AV delay value (block 42). The accelerometer sensor 36 and associated signal processing circuitry provides a heart sound envelope to the microprocessor 26 from which MAVD can be measured (block 44). In this regard, reference is made to the waveform of FIG. 3 for the definition of the MAVD interval.
Next, the microprocessor 26 computes a corrected AV delay value (block 46) using the equation:
AV Delay (new)=AV Delay (initial)+ 215 ms-MAVD (initial!.
The ventricle is then paced with the newly computed AV delay value (block 48) and again the MAVD is measured (block 50), but with the new AV delay being used. A test is then made to determine whether measured MAVD is, say 215 ms (block 52). If not, steps 46-50 are repeated until the test at block 52 is true.
While not essential to the practice of the method of the present invention, if desired, further optimization can then take place by following the algorithm of FIG. 4(B). By incrementally adjusting the AV delay and determining on each iteration whether aortic pulse pressure increases the AV delay interval marches forward toward an optimum. So long as the incrementation of AV delay results in an increase in aortic pulse pressure, the process continues. However, when the test at block 54 shows no attendant increase in aortic pulse pressure, the AV delay is not further incremented. If the further optimization steps of FIG. 4(B) are employed, then it is advisable that a number less than 215 ms be used in the test block 52 in FIG. 4(A). For example, a value of 180 ms may be chosen.
A further variation to the optimization method of the present invention in treating CHF resides in the recognition that instead of a separate sensor for determining maximum aortic pressure in further optimizing AV delay after forcing the MAVD to be in a correct range of between 180 ms and 250 ms, the same accelerometer used for MAVD optimization can be used. Specifically, the accelerometer signal can be integrated on a beat-by-beat basis while modifying the AV delay parameter to minimize the integrated value. In carrying out the signal integration, the accelerometer output may first be high-pass filtered using a cut-off frequency in the range of from 0.1 Hz to 0.5 Hz to remove baseline variations due to respiratory activity, etc. The resulting filter output is then rectified and integrated over the heart beat interval to obtain a single value representation of the beat. Thus, the patient will be paced such that the heart's mechanical AV delay will be in a range found by tests on a patient population to be most beneficial for those patients suffering CHF and at an AV delay value assuring maximum aortic pulse pressure or minimum integrated accelerometer signal.
This invention has been described herein in considerable detail in order to comply with the Patent Statutes and to provide those skilled in the art with the information needed to apply the novel principles and to construct and use such specialized components as are required. However, it is to be understood that the invention can be carried out by specifically different equipment and devices, and that various modifications, both as to the equipment details and operating procedures, can be accomplished without departing from the scope of the invention itself.
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Author: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development
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Focus Areas: Blended & Online Learning, Research and Evaluation, Understanding Charter Schools, Charter Operations
This meta-analysis from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, gathers data from research published about online learning between 1996 and 2008. The authors were surprised to find little research on K–12 education specifically, although they were able to gather enough data on adult learners and other populations to draw appropriate conclusions. They found that students in an online learning environment performed better than those in face-to-face classes. Those in blended environments, which included both online and face-to-face instruction, performed better than those in a fully online or face-to-face environment.
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