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Here it is reasonable ladies and gentlemen! At last, the final gallery from camera 1 (that's right we still need to go through pictures from camera two). We have uploaded 264 photos of the event so far, with what we consider some of the most creative rally signs in history!
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Here's our first batch of images from the incredibly insane rally to restore sanity and/or fear this past October 30th in Washington DC.
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The main chant of teabagger candidates is tax cuts, but not one single teabagger has been able to successfully explain why or how tax cuts will work in favor of the American people. The basic premise is that tax cuts will incentivize the private sector to hire more employees with the extra cash they'll pocket. This premise does not take into account that the primary function of any business is to make a profit. More cash means more profits.
As it turns out, in practice, tax cuts typically mean that public necessities, such as a police force, fire department, and education, go from mediocre to exceptionally mediocre. Essential services for the disabled and the needy are also cut, leaving those unable to provide for themselves with even less.
The real question is how is our tax money spent. Not all government programs are efficient and many of our government programs and practices are archaic. I, personally, would pay more taxes in an effort to revamp our government, making it more nimble and better able to serve our people. I would pay more taxes to get motivated and intelligent people in the right positions to drive the initiatives that will take our country to the next generation of progress. Rather than trusting the economy to self-ameliorate by cutting taxes, we need to be making sure effective programs are in place to initiate new businesses, to employ more people, and to educate our children.
Our motivation on election day should be to help our fellow Americans. Our vote should not be based on fear-minded sound bites or laziness to to contribute another 1.5% of our income to the community we live in everyday.
Tax cuts are not the answer. Below are two different viewpoints on the matter. One a journal piece from This American Life. The other is the personal views of Linda McGibney, a successful woman who is not afraid to pay her fair share.
This American Life: This party sucks
Linda McGibney
Defining what a true patriot really is. Linda explain in layman terms the importance and the patriotism behind paying taxes:
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Last night, October 27th of 2010, Barack Obama joined John Stewart on the Daily Show.
The show provides a candid, honest, and of course, humorous look at the accomplishments of the Oba
ma administration to date and also gives us a glimpse into the long road ahead.
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Utah based artist John McNaughton thinks his paintings are making important political statements. We think his work is simple-minded, unoriginal, and ignorant. In other words, this work represents the Tea Party perfectly.
Take, for example, his work entitled One Nation Under God. Jesus, holding the Constitution, is surrounded by Saints on his right and Sinners on his left. The painting condemns academics, lawyers, businessmen, and unwed pregnant women. For a real kick, visit his official website for a person by person explanation of each character included in the painting.
We also had to post his most recent "work" entitled The Forgotten Man, depicting Obama stepping on the Constitution. McNaughton claims this painting is non-partisan. He also makes a whole host of other claims based on ignorance and bias. Again, check out his website for more fun.
If you weren't convinced by his paintings alone, maybe a YouTube video will do the trick.
A few days ago Dave Johnson published the article below. The information is valid, and worth sharing.
There are a number things the public "knows" as we head into the election that are just false. If people elect leaders based on false information, the things those leaders do in office will not be what the public expects or needs.
Here are eight of the biggest myths that are out there:
1) President Obama tripled the deficit.
Reality: Bush's last budget had a $1.416 trillion deficit. Obama's first budgetreduced that to $1.29 trillion.
2) President Obama raised taxes, which hurt the economy.
Reality: Obama cut taxes. 40% of the "stimulus" was wasted on tax cuts which only create debt, which is why it was so much less effective than it could have been.
3) President Obama bailed out the banks.
Reality: While many people conflate the "stimulus" with the bank bailouts, the bank bailouts were requested by President Bush and his Treasury Secretary, former Goldman Sachs CEO Henry Paulson. (Paulson also wanted the bailouts to be "non-reviewable by any court or any agency.") The bailouts passed and beganbefore the 2008 election of President Obama.
4) The stimulus didn't work.
Reality: The stimulus worked, but was not enough. In fact, according to the Congressional Budget Office, the stimulus raised employment by between 1.4 million and 3.3 million jobs.
5) Businesses will hire if they get tax cuts.
Reality: A business hires the right number of employees to meet demand. Having extra cash does not cause a business to hire, but a business that has a demand for what it does will find the money to hire. Businesses want customers, not tax cuts.
6) Health care reform costs $1 trillion.
Reality: The health care reform reduces government deficits by $138 billion.
7) Social Security is a Ponzi scheme, is "going broke," people live longer, fewer workers per retiree, etc.
Reality: Social Security has run a surplus since it began, has a trust fund in the trillions, is completely sound for at least 25 more years and cannot legally borrow so cannot contribute to the deficit (compare that to the military budget!) Life expectancy is only longer because fewer babies die; people who reach 65 live about the same number of years as they used to.
8) Government spending takes money out of the economy.
Reality: Government is We, the People and the money it spends is on We, the People. Many people do not know that it is government that builds the roads, airports, ports, courts, schools and other things that are the soil in which business thrives. Many people think that all government spending is on "welfare" and "foreign aid" when that is only a small part of the government's budget.
This stuff really matters.
If the public votes in a new Congress because a majority of voters think this one tripled the deficit, and as a result the new people follow the policies that actually tripled the deficit, the country could go broke.
If the public votes in a new Congress that rejects the idea of helping to create demand in the economy because they think it didn't work, then the new Congress could do things that cause a depression.
If the public votes in a new Congress because they think the health care reform will increase the deficit when it is actually projected to reduce the deficit, then the new Congress could repeal health care reform and thereby make the deficit worse. And on it goes.
Source: Dave Johnson at the Campaign for America's Future


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By | July 27, 2012
If holiday parties are all about indulgent hors d'oeuvres, summer bashes are all about decadent drinks. Whether it's a margarita, mojito or piña colada, most warm weather cocktails can be as calorie-packed as those dangerously addictive pigs in a blanket.
How do you stay on your bathing suit's good side for the rest of the summer? Same as the holiday season, just practice smart choices and moderation. Instead of depriving yourself a drink at a BBQ while everyone else is having a great time, pour yourself something that's as refreshing as it is light. Easy way to tell? If the main ingredient is a store-bought mix, it's not the right drink.
Below's recipe is a light twist on sangria, perfect for nighttime summer parties—and days on the beach. Instead of heavy red wine, rosĂ© is used, and instead of sugar, honey (raw, if you can find it!). Raspberries and strawberries add natural sweetness, as lemon slices contribute brightness in flavor and color. To top it off, sparkling water lends a bit of bubbly, and no extra calories and sugar like soda normally would. So drink up! Red Berry and RosĂ© Sangria is delicious and 100 percent guilt-free.
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- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
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- 1 bottle (750 ml) rosé wine
- 1 bottle seltzer
1. In a large pitcher, muddle raspberries and honey until well-mixed (but not mush).
2. Add strawberries and lemon slices, then pour in rosé. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. In each glass, add a few ice cubes, and pour in some sangria. Top with a splash of seltzer water. Garnish glass rim with a lemon slice or strawberry piece, if you so please, and enjoy!


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Minimizing Errors in Multiplexed 3-Wire RTD Data-Acquisition Systems
By Henry He
Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) monitor temperature in many industrial applications. In a distributed control system (DCS) or programmable logic controller (PLC), one data-acquisition module may monitor the temperature of many remotely located RTDs. In high-performance applications, the best accuracy will be obtained when each RTD has its own excitation circuit and ADC, but the data-acquisition module will be large, expensive, and power hungry. Multiplexing leads to a smaller, lower cost, lower power module, but some accuracy can be lost. This article discusses how to minimize errors in a multiplexed system.
Circuit Structure
Figure 1 shows two 3-wire RTDs excited by the on-chip current sources. The RTD channel is selected by a multiplexer, such as the ADG5433 high-voltage, latch-up proof, triple SPDT switch.
Figure 1. Two 3-wire RTDs multiplexed into one AD7792/AD7793 ADC.
Only one RTD can be measured at one time. S1A, S1B, and S1C are closed to measure RTD #1; S2A, S2B, and S2C are closed to measure RTD #2. A single ADG5433 can switch two 3-wire RTDs; additional multiplexers can be added to handle more than two sensors. RLXX represents the resistance introduced by long wires between the RTD and the measurement system, plus the on resistance of the switches.
Calculating the RTD Resistance
Thus, the measurement depends only on the value (and accuracy) of RREF. Remember, however, that we assumed
Impact of Mismatched Current Sources and Wire Resistors
Note that the mismatch creates both an offset error and a gain error. The offset error is related to the mismatch between the two lead resistances, while the gain error is related to the mismatch between the two current sources. If these mismatches are not taken into consideration, the calculated value of the RTD resistance, based on the data read from the ADC, will be incorrect.
Using a 200-Ω RTD as an example, Table 1 shows the acquired values when the mismatches are not considered, given
Table 1. Measured RTD Values When Mismatches Are Not Considered
The transfer function is linear, so initial errors due to current source and resistance mismatches can be calibrated out easily. Unfortunately, the mismatch varies with temperature, making it difficult to compensate. Hence, it's important to use devices that have low drift over temperature.
With IOUT1 ≠ IOUT2, and the current sources connected as shown:
Assume we swap IOUT1 and IOUT2, so that IOUT1 now connects to VIN– and IOUT2 now connects to VIN+:
Now, if we sum the results from a conversion with the current sources connected in the original orientation and a second conversion with the current sources swapped, the result is
Note that the measurement is now independent of current source mismatch. The only downside is the loss of speed, because two conversions are needed for each RTD calculation.
The AD7792 and AD7793 are designed for this application. As shown in Figure 2, integrated switches make it easy to swap the current sources to the output pins by writing to an I/O register.
Figure 2. Functional block of AD7792/AD7793.
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I'm not alone. According to David Laskin's new book, Braving the Elements: The Stormy History of American Weather, the nightly forecast is an American ritual, "our national lullaby." TV weather brings magic and reassurance, as well as accuracy and convenience, and it's come a long way since a cute girl flipped a smiley sun up on the board. Now we have round-the-clock meteorologists, with their radar light shows and local heroes like Miami weatherman Bryan Norcross, who stayed on the air at WTVJ for almost two days in 1992 during Hurricane Andrew. As for the 13-year-old Weather Channel—now available to 63 million households—it has done for geography what Sesame Street did for the alphabet, teaching us how to locate Buffalo and Cape Hatteras, and how to pronounce Kissimmee. From sea to stormy sea, we are all small-screen, jet-stream neighbors.
Since the Blizzard of '96, I've even been paying attention to the weather on prime-time series. NYPD Blue has slush and potholes. On ER, Dr. Mark Greene (Anthony Edwards) jogs grimly through those cold Chicago streets. But my favorite TV winter's tale comes from seasons past, when thirtysomething did a spin on the classic James Joyce short story "The Dead." At Christmas, Hope hears that a high school boyfriend has been killed and mourns the loss of youthful dreams, while outside the snow, as Joyce wrote, "fell faintly through the universe...upon all the living and the dead." Dramatically speaking, TV winter deals with loss and survival. Only automobile commercials laugh at snow with skidding penguins and four-wheel drive getting the kids to school.
Call me escapist, but Baywatch is looking better with every snow emergency. I'm waiting for the Oscars—our national rite of spring.
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They aren't exactly homeys, and they aren't exactly Friends; they're interracial partners—Dave (David Chappelle) and John (Christopher Gartin), aspiring video-and filmmakers in Chicago. John's loudmouthed mother-in-law (Judith Ivey) thinks Dave is out to steal the stereo, and Dave's dad (Richard Roundtree) has "black-owned" for a mantra, but somehow the cast all get along. Dave's apartment is terrific, but the buddies don't seem at ease together—and the premiere, about buying a sofa, has been done better by IKEA. After the debut, the show will start in its regular time slot (Wednesdays, 9:30 p.m. ET).
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There have been a number of TV specials on Nicholas II and Alexandra, the last of the doomed Romanov dynasty, who were brutally murdered with their family in July 1918. But even if you've seen the others, don't miss this one-hour National Geographic documentary, brilliantly narrated by Jeremy Irons. Award-winning producer Robert Kenner has assembled a stunning and dramatic collection of film clips, interviews and Romanov family photographs. The doting father of five beautiful children, Tsar Nicholas took pictures while Russia starved, battled and fell to the Bolsheviks.
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Bubbly 17-year-old pop singer Brandy Norwood is irresistible as Moesha Mitchell, a bright high school girl in a middle-class black neighborhood in Los Angeles. Funkier than the Huxtables, the Mitchells (William Allen Young and Sheryl Lee Ralph) have both sophistication and soul, and Moesha's likable pals discuss their problems in a zesty, up-to-the-minute slang. There are a few weak jokes, but in its substance, look (fly fashions), and sound, this could be a real trendsetter.
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Yasmine Bleeth (Baywatch) is Emily Gilmore, a scarred Cinderella in this trashy but entertaining fairy tale. Seduced and framed for a robbery by a hunky cad (James Wilder of Melrose Place), Emily does a stint in prison, where she is befriended by ambitious Claudia (Robin Givens). Once out, they start a business designing clothes, and a philanthropic plastic surgeon (Richard Beymer) makes Emily beautiful so she can have her revenge. Bleeth's real-life fiancé, Ricky Paull Goldin, is sincere and steamy as the director who loves Emily all along. Great haircuts, too, and that's just the guys.
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THERE ARE PLENTY OF ACTORS, SUCH AS Mel Gibson and Robert Redford, who like to direct, and there's a clubful of comics, such as Ellen DeGeneres and Jerry Seinfeld, who have penned bestsellers. But did you know that a growing number of TV stars are writing and singing their shows' theme songs?
Listen carefully. Who is that scatting "Scrambled Eggs" as Frasier's end credits roll by? Yes, it's Kelsey Grammer. And who's that crooning "Eyes of a Ranger" on Walker, Texas Ranger? Indeed it's Chuck Norris, a man who claims to not even sing in the shower: Why do they do it? Norris, for one, says it all started when a songwriter-fan sent him a demo tape of "Eyes" that he liked. "I went to CBS," Norris says, "and asked, 'Who should sing it?' They said, 'How about you?' I thought, if that's the only way to get that dad-gum song on the show, I'll do it. It took 30 takes to do it right."
Shape up, Chuck. Cybill Shepherd needed only three takes to record "Nice Work if You Can Get It" for her hit series Cybill. Small wonder: "I've been singing that song for years," says Shepherd.
Even better-versed is Alan Thicke, star of Hope & Gloria, who has written or cowritten 45 themes—including the ones for Growing Pains and Diff'rent Strokes. Still, it's just a sideline; Thicke claims the royalties can be minuscule: "I think I get 11 cents whenever 'Diff'rent Strokes' plays in Singapore."
For Hudson Street star Tony Danza, crooning his show's theme, "Maybe Today's the Day," was its own reward. "I'm Italian," he says. "We're all singers. Just give me a microphone, a stool, a spotlight and a song."
Fuggedabowdit, says Mad About You's Paul Reiser, who cowrote his show's theme song, "The Final Frontier." "I never even thought about singing it," he says. "People deserve better."
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It may be One World, but as cartoon chipmunk Jay said, "It's still two hemispheres." Survivor's new season premiered last night, and the big twist is that both tribes are forced to share a beach.
That's about all they're sharing. Castaways bristled, bonded and broke their bones. But one thing became very clear: one beach did not mean one happy reality television family.
Men are From Samoa, Women are from the South Pacific
Right off the bat, the One World twist threw traditional game dynamics into a tailspin. Normally on day one, tribes would focus on building shelter and discovering the island. They'd strip down and go for a swim and share life stories and braid each other's hair.
Instead, the two tribes thumped their chests and marked their territory.
I was shocked how aggressively the groups clung to their separate identities. You're given a chance to establish relationships and build merge allies. But instead you decide to hoard your pickaxe?
"I don't care about the girls," snoots '80s movie villain Matt. Billy Zabka, call your agent!
Matt's got an alliance of four with his henchmen Michael, Jay and Bill. "I'm sitting pretty as far as I'm concerned," he says. "Everybody else is screwed." They high five, pound some beers and laugh about how the nerds will never win the big ski race.
One problem for Matt – four people is not a "dominant alliance" on a tribe of nine.
On Salani, sexy special educator Alicia can count. She sets up an alliance of five – herself, Chelsea Chicken-Catcher, Kat, Kim, and Sabrina. "It was done in a matter of seconds," she says.
Alicia wins this season's first Fishy for the way she quickly establishes her dominance. The best part is that nobody even knows it. When Jeff quizzes the girls about who's in charge, they collectively shrug. But Alicia is obviously the dominant personality.
Cross-Tribal Ties
Meanwhile, odd man out Colton has major tribe envy. "There's the guys over here and there's the girls over there and I definitely want to be over there," he says.
Colton knows he doesn't fit in with Matt and the Cobra Kai. His only other option – Troyzan and Tarzan – are off having a yodel duel somewhere deep in the forest. So Colton goes to the place where he feels most accepted – the ladies – and begs for an idol.
When Sabrina stumbles across the men's tribal idol, she decides to favor her new friend. By giving Colton a little power, she can throw the guys' tribe hierarchy into disarray. And let's be honest – it's personal. "If humor is his armor," she says, "he has all of us sold like suckers."
Meanwhile, the ladies have a tribal traitor of their own. Christina is bartering with the boys; she strikes a bizarre deal to weave 20 mats in exchange for fire. "I'm about to punch Christina in the face," says future Bad Girls Club contestant Alicia.
Okay, Alicia may still be a little rough around the edges. But nobody said Fishy winners had to be civilized. And though Christina is saved by Kourtney's medevac, Alicia isolates a threat and cements her position. But can she stay on top even without punching faces?
Challenging DecisionsMaybe the most "controversial" moment of the episode came when Kourney was evacuated from the challenge, and the men took the win. Jeff couldn't contain his disdain – but we all agree this was the obvious move, right? The guys guarantee that none of them is first voted out.
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Does the thought of investing in a bed with silver-cladding, or art that costs the moon, set you back before you can begin? Here is real good news: you can give your bedroom a warm, wonderful wake-up call without delving too deep into your pockets. Ideas and inspiration to help you get it right:
Pillows: Pile on the pillows, and don't shy away from mixing patterns. Combine large prints with small ones, florals with geometrics.
Bedspreads: A printed bedspread can literally spread cheer across a dull bedroom. It is easy to find fabulous botanical and floral prints that don't cost much but can make winter feel like spring.
Decals: Work with wall decals. So what if you cannot afford expensive wallpaper? Decals and stickers are a fun and magical way to add personality to your bedroom. Be it quotes or patterns, decals are guaranteed to grab attention!
Lighting: Night stands and adjustable lamps affixed to walls smartly save space in a small room, and create efficient pools of light that spell romance while helping you curl up with a book. Make sure you have a dimmer switch to fine tune the light for reading or relaxing, as you want.
Comfort: Top your bed with covers made for snuggling, like a down comforter or a lovely, beautiful quilt covered with an old sari or patchwork from old but beautiful fabric.
Side tables: Paint the side table! Basic brown is so yawn-inducing. How long has your side table been sitting there unnoticed; a glum sidekick in a boring screenplay, so to say! Get some white or blue enamel and give it broad brush strokes of fresh colour. Now watch it come into its own, a proud accessory to your beautiful bed.
Art: Can't afford exorbitant art? Indulge your creative urge! Take a blank canvas. Put it up on a dull bedroom wall. Paint it in the colours of your imagination. The advantage with pops of art and colour is that you don't have to be stuck with it, unlike expensive paintings that seem boring after a while.
Rugs: A cheery yellow rug is like a burst of sunshine in a low-key room. For most bedrooms a four-by-six-foot rug beside the bed is ideal.
At the bold end of the scale, go for saturation with a favourite colour. A four-litre bucket of wall paint is not costly, and if you get friends together to help you create a splash, it is a fun way to transform your space! Use a variety of tones and textures to give your room a layered feel. But remember—bold and heavy colour is not for everyone.
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The Costs of Closing Failed Banks: A Structural Estimation of Regulatory Incentives
Ari Choi Kang
University of Texas at Austin - Department of Finance
Richard Lowery
University of Texas-Austin
Malcolm Wardlaw
University of Texas - Dallas
June 11, 2014
We estimate a dynamic model of the decision to close a troubled bank. Regulators trade off an aversion to closing banks against the risk that allowing a bank to continue will raise the eventual costs to the deposit insurance fund. Using a conditional choice probability approach, we estimate the costs associated with closing banks, both in direct costs to the insurance fund and in other costs perceived by regulators, either social or personal. We find that delayed closures were driven by a desire to defer costs, an aversion to closing the largest and smallest troubled banks, and political influence.
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Keywords: bank failures, dynamic structural estimation
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St. Edward's University administrators recently announced the following appointments:
Tom Evans, former director of the Center for Academic Progress, to dean of Graduate and Adult Services.
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March 18, 2008, 12:50 PM
Anyone have any loads for the 7.5x54 French they'd like to share?
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March 18, 2008, 08:07 PM
I haven't the load but from a french magazine with an article about the Mas 49/56, they list a few interesting powder to use for the 7.5x54:
-Tubal 3000 & 5000 (see manual n°6 of R. Malfatti and Sp9 Sp7)
-Vihtavuroti N-140 & N-540
else see manual Hornady n°7.
March 18, 2008, 08:26 PM
Cases easily formed by necking up 6.5x55 swede cases. If firing in semi-auto rifle be sure and use CCi#34 primers to prevent slam fires as the firing pin is not restrained in any way. 150 gr. bullet over 47.0 gr. IMR4895 work well in semi-auto and bolt guns.
March 18, 2008, 09:20 PM
Cases easily formed by necking up 6.5x55 swede cases.
DO NOT! form 7.5x54 from 6.5x55
Domestic 6.5x55 cases use a retarded undersized .473 case head which is already undersized by .007" for the swede. If formed into 7.5MAS you have a .013 undersized case head and web.
Grafs.com sells 7.5mas brass quite reasonably priced.
For loads I use 7.62x54R or 308win data Either work well as the French and Russian round have identical case capacity, and 308 works cause all the rifle models chambered for 7.5 French have been converted to 308win. With slightly greater case capacity a 308 load will operate as slightly less pressure in a 7.5MAS case.
March 18, 2008, 10:12 PM
2 yrs. ago I ordered 7.5x54 mas ammo from OWS. It was in Winchester 6.5x55 cases and worked perfectly in all the rifles we had on hand. 1936 models and 49/56 models. Have since seen it in common use in Montana, Idaho, wyo. and washington in the west. This was before Graf had it out. Either way it makes good rifles shoot very well.
March 18, 2008, 10:25 PM
anyhow! a very accurate load:what:
March 20, 2008, 10:00 AM
Thanks for all the responses.
I'll be firing from a MAS 36. I have some mixed brass from FNM and Prvi Partizan, both already 7.5x54 so I won't need to worry about forming cases.
I actually got this rifle several years ago but only fired one box of ammo through it because until recently I didn't really have anywhere to shoot rifles on a regular basis. Right after I bought it I got some dies and made up two starter loads which I never got around to firing. I just pulled them out from their lonely position at the back of the cabinet:
147gr FMJBT over 35.0 grains of IMR 4895, and the same bullet over 36.0 grains of IMR 4895. 10 each.
Does this sound like a good low end starting load for this round? I've heard the MAS 36 is capable of some pretty impressive accuracy. Mine is in excellent condition and appears to have been counterbored at some point. Look forward to shooting this oddball rifle a bit more.
March 20, 2008, 01:35 PM
I use loads from the 30-40 Krag, and from the .308, though I use low end .308 loads. QuickLoad says they're well within pressure limits, and my chronograph hasn't shown anything abnormal.
Those two loads should be fine, with a max chamber pressure of 34kpsi.
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I haven't forgotten, I just take my time with it. That's my theme for BTB in general, apparently.
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Anyway, let's get down to business here. Very tongue-in-cheek opening in a way, considering you're matching violence with the Christmas theme, but nevertheless an effective VP to kick us off.
The ladder match is a good match to open with, and the two things that stand out are the storytelling and the use of the gimmick. Small things like every team going after the WGTT at the beginning to show how they feel pissed by the team's actions of late, and again not restricting yourself to the face/heel dynamic, are examples of that storytelling. In that vein, I felt possibly we could have seen more from American Made considering the argument that they're the rightful champions, maybe showing deliberate aggression or targeting towards WGTT at some point. Other than that, each team had its own 'image' if you will, from the Sons' do-or-die attitude to the SFC looking at home in a crazy environment and the WGTT staying away from ridiculous spots as you mentioned in the post-match commentary. On to the action itself, the Manu Splash on to Smith was the best spot for me, though Wilson's Sunset Flip Powerbomb was a close second - the Splash also allowed you to present Wilson as trying to win the titles for his team
by himself
, which was a nice touch. My one complaint in that area is the finish - I know you're trying to bring a new edge to the WGTT with the buzzkill-esque Haas chairshot, not to mention the post-match image of Smith lying dead imagining his hands on the title, but I think in a Ladder Match, you have the chance for the spectacular finish, and that's what I was readying myself for. Otherwise, a good opening match that no-one came out of looking bad, and this new air in the WGTT continues with the outcome. Bon start.
This Is Exile ft. Christian? People on PPV posters always mean something, so this means...
You built Lashley/Joe slowly at the beginning but the psychological element of the contest was actually portrayed very well. It wasn't the way I was expecting you to go for an immediate brawling bout, but the pair attempting to surprise and out-wrestle the other in the early going was a breath of fresh air. Again, I was surprised that you mixed the brawling and the wrestling quite as intricately as you did, seeing as you had small stretches of brawling, then small stretches of more technical moves... as I say, not what I was expecting from this match, but make no mistake, I really enjoyed reading the back-and-forth, no matter the theme you applied to it, and needless to say the Elbow Suicida through the barricade was just GODLY, a real treat for the fans and a cute nod to the Spear from weeks before. The nearfalls after that held some good drama but as a reader it was all about the finish, the Spear missing into the steel post, the Island Driver and the immediate Clutch to show Joe's ruthless attitude. Lashley fading out is the ideal middle ground between saving him from a genuine loss ("I wasn't pinned and I didn't submit") while still making Joe look like a badass by claiming such a big scalp in such a fierce way. The post-match 'celebration' makes him look like a don, and undoubtedly he's headed for Jericho now.
Has to be said, I don't understand the point of having Miz and Romero's switching if Punk was never going to say anything to either of them, but nonetheless it sets us up well for Punk's big match - my only thought is if he might have done it to a single interviewer.
"We've already seen un explosive action" Joey Styles? Not sure if that's what you were going for, unless Joey is vastly underselling his own product.
The chemistry between JBL and Styles is, as ever, tremendous, by the way.
Very intelligent use of the VP based on the zodiac here, just beautifully written and thought out. CM Punk has been one of your finest characters, built as the heartfelt underdog, and it has to be said, JBL's consistent arguments against him could set up for a killer feud between
if you ever wanted it. Regardless, to the feud at hand, with Hassan solidifying himself as a real force in the midcard with his heelish entrance on the throne – very much continuing the supreme arrogance that has taken him through the thread to this point so far. I agree with one of the other reviewers (Mac?) in that Punk's aggressive stance going into the match was the right decision, but you lost some of that with the sarcastic comment from Punk, seeing as we're not looking for 'pipebomb' Punk, we're looking for 'clobberin' Punk. Other than that, you delivered exactly what I was hoping for and more - the underlying theme of Punk getting close, only to have it snatched away every time, worked really well (i.e. the GTS with Hassan to the outside on impact); a theme that worked well in conjunction with the feud in general. Things like the fans stomping their feet to Miseria Cantare was the kind of thing I liked more than the 'get up you bastard' comments. In a way, these small nods to Punk's struggles on the independent circuit personify his AOW character
more than any words really could in this environment - and I'm someone who lathers
in unnecessary dialogue. The moment with the Mercs was perfect story-wise, just to give Hassan his comeuppance and close out the 'money' part of this particular story (at least until the Mercs start using it for something?), but with the crowd going so hot after that, I think a nearfall would have been a better way to shift the focus back to Hassan, possibly after a big kick or something. Punk being immediately reversed felt a little too much like the Mercs angle hadn't affected Hassan at all. The ref, like all wrestling refs, is made of glass, so it's no surprise he stayed down for all of that, and in effect I can't believe I didn't call the blood in this one, seeing as you wanted to go all out for these two to have a big pay-off. The storyline element of this match continued to be executed beautifully with the nods to Storm's own reckoning, including the Superkick in there just for good measure. Of course, you weren't going to ignore the back work and just end it with a 'look how resilient he is' Go To Sleep, so this was the perfect time to bring in the Pepsi Plunge, and a fitting conclusion to a tremendous match, a tremendous story. I've had the odd concern at times in the feud, but in hindsight it's been a cracking storyline at just about every turn and you finished it off brilliantly here. Massive props for proving that there's nothing wrong with Booking 101.
Tyler Black in a very different role to how I plan to use him - sounds like another challenge
On topic, the VP's eerie, dark feel worked nicely to paint him as a valuable heel (or tweener "nothing is black and white") on the AOW roster.
Bit odd to have RVD labelled as 'RVD' whilst he's saying "I'm not RVD", if that makes sense. The aggression reminds me a little of RVD in cp954's thread at the moment, and I like that neither of you are just keeping happy-go-lucky Rob Van Dam around but looking to give him more depth. Shouting at the crowd was another level to this development.
It was so hard for me to take Finlay seriously when I was imagining him wearing Bane's mask from the new Batman film, especially when he said "I wanted to break you" and then "NO! Rob Van Dam doesn't die until I say he does!" I nearly died. All it needed, as my prediction said, was "You have my permission to die" and it would have been set. Still, I'm happy we're moving on from the cryptic RVD promos and finally getting to the actual meat of the Finlay/RVD issue, because that match, when it swings around, is going to be great. Promo was surprisingly short but when you have RVD in such a haunted state and the talk-is-cheap Finlay around, I wasn't expecting a marathon. Good stuff.
I was hoping you might bring Kofi in closer to his modern character, rather than his foreign character, but you've sort of gone with a mixture of the two here, gelling his foreign heritage with his desire for wrestling recognition. Frankly, he's such a huge talent in my eyes that I don't mind, as long as he gets plenty of mic time and he doesn't go around smiling at everyone like Evan Bourne. It doesn't need saying but your VPs have been excellent all night.
Again in the main event, the nods to other wrestlers and the story in general stand out. Jericho, unlike Punk earlier, is the kind of man whose character leans more towards the outlandish in-match comments, including the doubting shots whether HBK is 'worthy' enough to stay in this company, so I liked that. Similarly, the chops for Flair and the Sharpshooter for Hart were testament to men who have played their own part in HBK's past (even if HBK wouldn't have made Flair retire by this point in time), my only concern being that both Punk and HBK have done this, drawing from their inspirations and their past in their matches; that's fine, it's just that the matches are right next to each other, meaning it's easy to draw the comparison. Regardless, you played off HBK's furious desire to keep his career alive with the near countouts, near submissions and of course the back-and-forth pinning combinations, all combining to really prove that HBK wants this more than anything. It shows he's not just fighting for a title, but for much more than that. Doane's involvement was a nice touch considering his ambitions to join the Legion, and Danielson's appearance keeps him in the viewer's mind as well as showing that HBK is not truly alone - again, that's a feel-good moment for Michaels there. Super Codebreaker in mid-air was one of your spots of the night based on the back-and-forth nature of the match alone, and the Liontamer making Jericho look like a heartless bastard to boot, but as much as Torrie Wilson's appearance makes me chuffed to bits for a Christian return, I started to raise the dreaded 'overbooking' worry at this point. Heyman's involvement worried me further, but as soon as he didn't count the fall I began to think "Someone has to save this company" and that actually is about as good as it gets in terms of reader reaction. Like TNA with using (and kicking out of) multiple finishers, I wonder if, had AOW been a real company, people would begin to know the company for its main events in this aspect - certainly you hovered by the line of overbooking last time and again you ran the risk here tonight. Definitely think you should try to get a clean match/finish into your next PPV/supershow main event if you can envisage that, but I can't argue with the storyline of the main event booking. I'd point you towards a few of those similarities between HBK/Jericho and Punk/Hassan perhaps, hence why I guessed you might kick the show off with the latter, but these are only minor criticisms and I want to stress as much as I can over an internet forum that I thought you did a great job here.
Okay, so overall: this was a very strong showing. Did I prefer World Ablaze? Yes, but only marginally, the Lashley/Christian double turn sealing the deal for me. Match of the night goes to the glorious pay-off to Punk/Hassan, but take nothing away from your chaotic main event, nor the opening two matches which continued their stories nicely and gave us a good show in both cases. I expected nothing less from RVD and Finlay, and all in all, I got what I came for and MORE, considering the quality of the matches. Your VPs were written in an intelligent manner and the incoming debuts of Black and Kingston will only add to this brilliant cast of characters. As mentioned above (again, probably iMac's keen eye) it's your knowledge of sensible storytelling that really grips me when I'm reading, characterised mostly in your little nods to previous events in the feud to make sure every little action means that much more. It's really a good skill to have. Losing HBK through this screwjob opens up the new challenge from Joe or finally the return of Christian, however you play that out, and with Heyman going full-on heel here tonight, it opens the door for Foley to try to stem the flow of HeymanTerror and join Christian to lead the saving of the company, preferably as I always hoped, in STABLE WAAAAAR fashion, splitting the company into two sides, right down to its announcers. Ah, the possibilities you have in front of you. Surprised to see the possible losses of Lashley/Wright/Hassan, three of your main heels, but we'll see how it plays out. Very good job here my man, it was bon.
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I had some really high hopes for this episode, knowing that all the crazy characters from Dwight's life were going to be making an appearance. I really expected the mix of Rolf, Trevor, Mose, The Babysitter from The Dinner Party and even that little weasel that used to work with Ryan at Corporate, Troy, to really bring a large dose of ROLF – Rolling on the Laughing Floor. Even Sensei Ira from The Fight was there, even though he didn't say anything at all. Well, that didn't really happen. It was all just kind of strange and awkward. I suppose each of these characters can be funny on an individual basis, but too many weirdos at once just ruin it.
The Cold Opening was very interesting; it kind of built on the last scene from last week's episode where Brian the boom guy comforts Pam after her fight with Jim over the phone. There's a camera on the floor that has been left on inadvertently so we can only see the character's feet. We see Pam's pumps come up to Brian who is cleaning up equipment and apologizes for him getting into trouble over interacting with her. He says it wasn't a big deal, it's his first slip up in 9 years. He asks if everything with her and Jim are squared away and she replies that it is; kind of. Then we hear Erin's voice off camera telling Pam she has a phone call so she walks off telling Brian to say hi to Alyssa for her. So is Brian taken by this Alyssa or is it his sister? Next we see Meredith's skirt and her loafers trying to flirt with Brian. He tells her that they are cracking down on the crew for talking to the "subjects" and walks away from her. That is the first time I've ever heard the Dunder Mifflin employees being referred to as "subjects"; it was quite unsettling.
After the credits we see an exchange between Dwight and Clark in the break room about how Dwight will be conducting interviews for a new Junior Salesman. Clark thinks he should get the job because he helped Dwight land the Stone & Sons Suit Warehouse account and he went above and beyond with Jan to land the Scranton White Pages account (and under we might add). But Dwight isn't concerned about experience or ability, he's more interested in getting someone who can team up with him against Pam as payback for the Halpert alliance who have been playing pranks on him for years. He's going to find a candidate that he knows will be great because he's going to hire one of his friends. Why doesn't Dwight think that Clark will fit that bill? Well, in his own words, "Clark may look like a Schrute, but he thinks like a Halpert and acts like a Beesley."
At first it looked like the only contenders that Clark would be up against were Rolf and Trevor. Rolf's interview flip flopped on Dwight and turned into Rolf asking Dwight for his credentials and telling him he'll get back to Dwight and let him know. Trevor, who apparently loves to Jump on people, could not jump all over the questions and ended up asking Dwight to validate his bus transfer.
After impressing Jim, who was beginning to get nervous about who would be sitting next to his wife, especially since things between them have been a little tense lately, Clark goes in for his interview and Kobayashi Marued the whole thing. This impressed Dwight who agreed that Star Trek rules, but still refused to give Clark the job, stating that he has many more friends and they're all better than the losers who work at Dunder Mifflin. I had no idea what Kobayashi Maru meant, so I looked it up and apparently it's a kind of test in the fictional Star Trek universe. For those non-Trekkies who want to find out more, you can read about it.
Moving on, Dwight calls in a whole conference room full of weirdos to interview for the Junior Salesman position. The rest of the employees blame Jim because he's the one going part time and putting Dwight, himself a weirdo, in a position to bring in more weirdos, one of whom is eating Stanley's lunch. Oscar declares that you can't blame a weirdo for bringing in other weirdos. You can blame a normal for creating a situation where a weirdo is allowed to bring in other weirdos. Pam states that she's the one that has to sit next to the weirdo when Jim is away. It all becomes too much for her and she goes down to the warehouse to work on her mural. Jim is left with a thoughtful look on his face.
He decides to call David Wallace and ask to have input on the new hire. Dwight jumps in on the call and, of course, tries to talk David out of letting Jim have a say. Jim argues that the person will be sitting at his desk next to his wife, so he should have a say. David cuts Jim off to tell him that he'll have to cut his pay back to only the days that Jim works. Jim agrees that this is fair, although I don't really get that since salesman usually work on commission. Jim then tries to get David to invest in Athlead and David hangs up. Jim is left not knowing exactly where he stands.
Dwight gets back to interviewing. Next up is his cousin Mose. It was great to see Michael Schur as Mose once again. However, he lies on his resume by saying that he worked as a salesman for Dow Chemical for the past 15 years. When Dwight calls him out on this by saying that they live together and he's never seen Mose go to work, ever, Mose high tails it out of there running all the way out of the parking lot. After that comes Dwight's paintball buddy Wolf. When Dwight's role playing idea goes out the window with Wolf trying to keep the paper he had asked Wolf to try and sell back to him, he begins to realize that his idea about hiring a friend or relative might not be such a great idea after all.
Dwight is lying on the floor in Andy's office trying to figure out how to let everyone down, when Melvina, his former babysitter (and former lover) comes in and asks if he needs to be changed. Dwight lets her know that he does that himself now. This show is getting weirder by the minute. Trevor, Wolf and Gabor (Mose's brother) follower her in and tell Dwight that they understand how difficult this decision is for him, but no matter who he chooses they'll still be his friend. When Dwight brings up the idea of not picking any of them, Wolf says that he doesn't believe that Dwight would do that to them. Trevor agrees that would be contemptible. Dwight just replies that he wishes he could hire all of them. Poor Dwight, he really has gotten himself in a bind.
Dwight decides to give Jim what he wants, and get him to be the fall guy with his friends by letting them all down for him. In order to get Jim's attention without being noticed by any of his friends, he calls to Jim from Andy's office. When that doesn't work, he crawls on his belly to Jim's chair, grabs the post and pulls Jim's chair with Jim on it, into Andy's office. He tells Jim that since the new salesman would be sitting at Jim's desk, next to Jim's wife, then he feels Jim should be the one to choose the person. Jim immediately catches on but agrees to go along with Dwight's plan. He goes into the conference room and tells the would be candidates that it was a tough decision, but they've decided not to hire any of them. Dwight gets livid and lays it on thick, but the gang storms out and blames him anyway.
They all decide to go and play paintball to kill time. Creed sneaks out along with them. Dwight dejectedly says that people eventually outgrow their friends; he just outgrew all of them in the past 3 hours.
Meanwhile, Jim is settling Clark in at his desk when Pam gets back. He tells Pam that this was the least of all the evils (kind of in Clark's earshot, which was inconsiderate. Also inconsiderate, Dwight giving Jim's home address to all his friends in case they want to toilet paper his house), and it took him all day to pull this off so she should be thrilled, considering. I think Jim was giving himself too much credit, all he really had to do was wait for Dwight to self-destruct and then swoop in and save the day like the X-Men, the fake school which Dwight attended as a child I failed to mention in my recap since it was so irrelevant to the story and such a dumb attempt at humor that it wasn't even worth mentioning. I suppose that's how Dwight came to know the guy in the black framed glasses, who I can only conclude from the name board is Zeke. If anyone else has any other theories, please let me know.
Dwight is back at his desk as Jim leaves to make a board meeting in Philly. He gets an e-mail with the subject, "Hey Jerk". It's a picture of all his friends in paintball gear captioned, "Glad You're Not Here." On closer inspection, Creed is not in the picture. Either he was the one taking the picture or just used the group of people storming out of the office to get away for the rest of the day. It was a pretty funny Creed moment either way.
Clark gets up to go to the kitchen and asks Pam if she wants anything. Pam says she's good but Dwight holds out his mug and says, "I'd like some coffee." Clark replies that he's sorry and holds up his hand above his head and replies, "You have to be this cool for coffee," and walks away. Pam can sense that this hasn't been a good day for Dwight. She asks him if he wants to haze the new guy. Dwight jumps at the opportunity to team up with Pam against Clark. She gives him a role of saran wrap and tells him that the next time Clark gets up to go to the bathroom, she'll distract him and he should… Dwight cuts her off, he tells her he knows exactly what to do. Pam smiles mischievously. Clark returns and the next thing you know, Dwight is behind his chair and has covered his face with saran wrap, suffocating him. Clark screams and Pam, looking horrified, yells, "Dwight, NO!" Obviously, he was supposed to spread the saran wrap across the toilet bowl and not Clark's face.
Jim says in TH in the parking lot on his way back to Philly that it's important who sits next Pam while he's away because the people around you are the ones you end up sharing your life with. Because of where his desk was, he spent years looking at Pam and he found love. We cut back to the office where Brian the Boom Guy is holding his boom and looking at Pam longingly. Uh oh, this can NOT be good. Stay tuned for my recap of Vandalism, for the conclusion to this story.
All in all, Junior Salesman wasn't all I expected it to be, but I suppose there were a few good moments. Let us know what you thought by sounding off in the comments or join us on the boards. I'll be posting my Vandalism recap shortly.
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AS WITH other arteries, the celiac and mesenteric arteries may become suddenly occluded by an embolus, narrowed slowly by atherosclerosis and then perhaps occluded by a thrombus, involved by an aneurysm or a dissecting aneurysm, injured by either penetrating or closed wounds, be defective as a result of a congenital anomaly, rupture either because of a preexisting aneurysm or occasionally for no apparent reason, or become stenosed or aneurysmal as a result of one of the less common forms of arterial disease such as thromboangiitis obliterans or polyarteritis nodosa. In the past, interest centered upon the management of infarcted intestine or the resection of aneurysms of some of the more peripheral branches of these visceral arteries; but improvements in surgical technique together with improvements in arteriography, particularly lateral lumbar aortography and selective angiography of the branches of the abdominal aorta using a Seldinger catheter, have led during the past decade
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Kicked in the Head
If only it were that simple. There's a choice here between the literal and the figurative that demands attention. Knowing what I now know, were I given a choice between having someone boot me in the skull and watching this awful piece of ponderous crap, I would have happily chosen the former. In fact, Nazis in golf shoes could have tap-danced on my testicles until the rise of the Fourth Reich if it would have saved me from this film.
The defining moment of my experience with "Kicked in the Head" -- and certainly the most entertaining -- was the point at which I realized I had to do something to avoid falling into an acute coma. Thus, I slouched way down in my seat, threw my foot over the chair in front of me, closed one eye, and pretended to jab Linda Fiorentino in the ass with my big toe. After I was done with that, I looked down at the worn seat covers where probably thousands of people had rubbed their dirty bodies, and considered sucking the skin flakes out of them. Now, I didn't just think about this because I'm Mr. Cranky and thought somebody would laugh at the idea -- I truly, honestly, was going out of my mind.
The movie was written by actor Kevin Corrigan and director Matthew Harrison with the intention -- I presume -- of showcasing their talents. What Harrison and Corrigan do instead is to have their protagonist, Redmond (Corrigan), walk around New York on a self-imposed spiritual quest. He gets involved in a shoot-out with his buddy, Stretch (Michael Rappaport), talks to his uncle (James Woods) and becomes obsessed with a flight attendant (Fiorentino).
There isn't an interesting piece of dialogue in the whole 90 minutes. Furthermore, Corrigan is about as unappealing an actor as exists on the planet today. Word to the wise: If you're an ugly, unappealing actor, I suggest you not situate yourself in a film where your sole function is to whine. If this movie is truly an example of Corrigan and Harrison's "talents," I suggest they seek other employment.
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A skier wearing jeans instead of snow pants, often seen sporting a mullet. The ultimate (and rare) denim downhiller also sports a jean jacket, creating the whole Canadian Tuxedo ensemble.
I was snowboarding at Song Mountain and saw a denim downhiller throwing empty PBR cans off of the chairlift.
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New York City Mayor's Office Of Immigrant Affairs and Language Services
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York Immigration Hotline
Immigration Forum
Genealogical Resources in the New York Metropolitan Area
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America Immigration Lawyers Association and the
Immigration Law Foundation
Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force
Archdiocese of New York Immigrant and Refugee Services
Asian American Federation of New York
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
New York Alliance for New Americans
The New York Immigration Coalition
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Friendship Association
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Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
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Language Translation Services Come To Area Hospitals
From Hoy
April 26, 2002
By Jose L. Llanes
If you dont speak English, and you dont have health
insurance pay attention to "Language Access Project" the new proposal
launched in Manhattan by the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest.
The projects goal is to eliminate the language barriers that
prevent thousands of New Yorkers from having access to better health
services in hospitals and clinics, and higher quality health insurance.
It also attempts to promote the need of federal and state laws to
implement this necessity.
The program was announced by the New York Lawyers for the Public
Interest together with a study published in Boston that confirmed
that individuals with language limitations face difficulties in
getting medical attention and lack suitable medical advice.
"Hospitals and other medical institutions are obligated to provide
adequate translation for all patients," said Rose Cuison-Villazor,
a lawyer for the project. "To not give these resources is to deprive
the consumer from the care they need and deserve."
The study which interviewed 4,000 patients without insurance in
the United States - many of them Bronx residents - revealed that
more than 25 percent of those who needed a translator did not have
one in their visits to the hospital.
Consequently, many of the patients who were given
Prescriptions but did not understand the instructions on how to
take them. "How can there be appropriate medical attention if the
patients dont understand the doctors and nurses?" said Marianne
Engelman Lado of the organization.
The Language Access Project is not an entirely new, and in the
past has given legal and technical assistance to community groups
that represent immigrants who fight for their rights.
"Hospitals have to expand their capacity to communicate with all
New Yorkers and by law translators should be readily available to
all those who need it," said Adam Gurvich of the New York Immigration
The study established the high human and economic cost that language
barriers produce in patients, hospitals, clinics, and health insurance
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Health Care Trends With a Social Media Twist
Imagine walking into the Apple store, with its sleek design, and seeing a bunch of medical professionals standing around. It might seem out of place, right? Wrong! A blog on KevinMD.com today, highlights how Apple is really trying to get medical doctors to use their technology.
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n. A Half-man, Half-Goat hybrid.
You are a mangoat.
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An animal that has a goat body and a mans head, completely real.
I guess in short, you could call it a furry.
I guess in short, you could call it a furry.
Woah... Look at that Man Goat!
by NatsukiKonaKon January 16, 2010
A Half-man, Half-goat hybrid.
You are a Mangoat. Your mother was a man, your father a goat.
by Mirai October 01, 2002
see also Goatman: A man with the dong of a goat.
"hey man, what happened to your man jung, yours looks like a goat schwang. get the hell away from me, Kris!"
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I throw all the following (organic/unsalted/unsweetened) into a container with a lid I can snap on to shake up and carry around all day at class or munch on around home when I'm studying:
-1 handful walnuts
-1 handful cashews
-1 handful almonds
-1 handful pistachios (I have to pre-crack mine to add em)
-1/2 handful of sunflower seeds
-1/2 handful of pumpkin seeds
-1/4 handful of flax seeds
-1 piece of candied mango (I use very little, about half the size of a credit card - its supposed to be treat when you get some!) cut up into tiny strips (omit the candied mango if you want an ultra primal batch since candied mango is sweetened with sugar - but realistically, a few grams of sugar amongst the handfuls of nuts in this recipe will have negligible effects on insulin levels)
-1 piece of dark, unsweetened chocolate broken up into bits the size of peas or so (again, omit if you want, but the same logic that applies to the candied mango applies here)
-1/4 handful of unsweetened coconut
-add cinnamon powder to taste (I use a generous amout to make sure all the nuts are flavored - but add a few dashes, shake, taste, and then add more if necessary)
And that's it! Snap on your lid, shake, and enjoy. This makes a round, standard Ziploc Tupperware container 3/4 full which can last a couple days.
Note: To precrack the pistachios, cut up the mango, break up the chocolate takes a few minutes so don't leave it to the last minute if you have some place to be!
I'd add a handful of fish oil pills to that too.
recipe (without candy)
Calories 940
Total Fat 81.4g
Saturated Fat 13.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 30.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.0g
Total Omega-3 fatty acids 5887mg
Total Omega-6 fatty acids 28131mg
O6:O3 ratio: 4.8:1
Ratio is not bad if except most of the O3 is ALA which humans don't convert to EPA and DHA very well, so you pretty much need to get 28g of fish oil in you to balance this out.
I am sure it is a great recipe, I just wouldn't eat the whole thing in 1 day. I would balance it out "real food"
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Numerous articles have appeared regarding the Sept. 30 Board of Education meeting in Secaucus, which require clarification. At the outset, my role as the chief school administrator is to work collaboratively with the Board of Education to establish educational goals, both short- and long-term, for the district. To develop these goals, I engaged members of the school community through a committee process to make recommendations driven by a simple premise -- to deliver the best possible education to our students, within the budget approved by the taxpayers.
Many "issues" were raised at this meeting. Since the "Open Public Meeting Act" permits virtually anyone to speak, it often becomes necessary to listen, and then filter out valid concerns from rumors, speculation, gossip or even misinformation designed to provoke disharmony and confusion. The board and I must confine our replies to information that is both factual and accurate as follows:
The 2009 budget contained Technology Committee recommendations to place interactive white boards in all classrooms, with an added video streaming component. An online lesson plan tool developed in consultation with teachers was selected to promote teacher collaboration through professional learning communities, a requirement of the Department of Education. It is a paperless tool that will assist in preparing for the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) audit.
Last school year, over 35 teachers, supervisors and administrators participated in its development, and trained colleagues. Technology-based professional seminars were offered during the summer with over 70 teachers attending, as well as several professional half days in September and October. Additionally, there exists a 1 to 6 ratio of teacher trainers to teachers providing ongoing support. There was no element of surprise. Collaboration and communication was evident.
In compliance with the Department of Education Five-Year Plan requirements, budgeted textbooks were purchased, aligned with the revised standards, and a teacher selection process initiated last spring, with principals bringing forth recommendations.
The Board of Education recently appointed a part-time coordinator for Safety, Security and Discipline, who will make recommendations regarding needs, along with our Safety Committee.
Class size currently averages 21 students. Seventeen teachers have been added to our instructional staff as requested by principals.
Two directors were hired replacing six supervisory positions, saving the district over $600,000. Enhanced opportunities for teacher leadership were provided through elementary coaches and secondary facilitators who receive a stipend.
Basic skills literacy and math coaches were hired to provide small group instruction offered for the first time during the school day, to assist teachers in using student data, to provide professional development, and to support the integration of technology. Coaches were hired from within, with teachers hired to replace them, as reflected in the board minutes. Using ARRA funds, several consultants were hired to support students with special and economic needs, and to provide professional development.
Three principals were reassigned based on individual school needs, as well as my assessment of how they could best serve the district. They have been reinvigorated by the new challenge, and have been welcomed and supported by their individual school communities. Parents have shared their enthusiasm.
Finally, I must compliment our board trustees for their ethical conduct during the meeting. The board's Code of Ethics mandates that they not discuss or respond to issues involving the day-to-day management of our schools, including personnel matters, referring these to the superintendent.
Therefore, any future concerns should be directed to me or the principals first, and will be addressed using the same criteria -- what is best for our 2,143 students.