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AXION is a green technology company, transforming waste plastics into structural building materials. Using 100% post-consumer and industrial plastics in patent-protected formulations and processes, AXION develops, markets and sells its products through its ECOTRAX composite railway sleeper and STRUXURE composite building product lines.
From railway and military applications to global engineering firms, AXION delivers tested, proven and superior green solutions to infrastructure needs around the world. AXION has today's solutions to help build tomorrow's infrastructure.
Composite railway sleepers
Setting the industry standard, ECOTRAX composite railway sleepers meet and exceed all standards as put forth by the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA). ECOTRAX sleepers are in revenue service all over the world, exceeding 350,000 ties installed by freight, short, and transit lines from Australia to Morocco. AXION is also the only composite sleeper manufacturer in the world designated as a mass supplier to the largest Class I railroad in the United States.
From plastics and recycling research at Rutgers University, high-density polyethylene (HDPE)-based recycled plastic sleepers emerged as an attractive substitute for wood sleepers because they are inherently resistant to moisture, rot and insect-borne damage, do not require chemical treatment, manufacturing diverts waste plastics from landfills, and use of recycled plastics reduces deforestation.
Plastic composite sleepers
US development of plastic sleepers began in 1994 when a research group consisting of Rutgers University, Conrail, Norfolk Southern, the US Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Engineering Research Laboratories, and the US Plastic Lumber Company started developing the first plastic composite railway sleeper to satisfy mechanical property targets defined by the US railroad industry.
The group developed plastic composite sleeper specifications, manufactured sleepers and installed plastic composite sleepers in track. In licensing the technology from Rutgers University, US-based AXION has made advancements in processing and manufacturing methods. The developments have resulted in enhanced mechanical properties, including increased toughness without sacrificing stiffness or strength in tension and compression.
Sleeper maintenance for railroad bridge and transom applications
In railroad bridge and transom applications, sleeper maintenance is difficult and costly. Environmental degradation is inevitable and recycled plastic sleepers have proven an ideal solution in hard-to-reach transoms. Because of the long-term cost savings and ease of installation, ECOTRAX sleepers have been chosen in short open-deck bridges through bridges over 2 miles (3.2km).
Long-length composite sleepers
Given the size of sleepers in switches and turnouts, initial cost between composite and traditional sleepers is nearly equal. Quality, uniform wood is difficult to procure for sleepers in longer lengths. Factoring the extended service life and uniformity of composite sleepers, a significant cost saving is imminent in lengths greater than 10ft (3m). Because of its technology and enhanced manufacturing process, ECOTRAX sleepers are available in lengths up to 32ft (9.75m).
In working with international railways, AXION has engineered its ECOTRAX recycled composite railway sleeper to meet specifications worldwide. The adaptability of AXION's patented technology indicates a capability beyond what was originally conceived in the development of structural plastic lumber. With more than 15 years of revenue service, ECOTRAX composite railway sleepers thrive in every area of the world.
Testing and development of sleepers
Continuous testing and development of ECOTRAX sleepers is conducted at AXION's manufacturing plants and in third-party laboratories in the US, Europe and Australia. ECOTRAX are the only composite sleepers in the world to have AREMA testing conducted on ties that were in revenue service for more than ten years.
ECOTRAX sleepers, after more than ten years of service in Long Island Railroad track, met and exceeded all AREMA standards and, in most cases, doubled the standard. No other composite sleeper manufacturer in the world has undergone such rigorous and extensive laboratory and field testing.
AXION manufactures the highest quality composite railway sleepers in the world. From the strict testing of our raw materials to process controls such as our X-ray system to finished goods testing such as our three-point bend test. ECOTRA sleepers are certain to exceed your expectations.
Composite building products
Using the same technology underlying the ECOTRAX line, STRUXURE products are in four categories from complete systems to parts, construction and equipment mats and industrial supports, short-span pedestrian and vehicular bridges, commercial decking, boardwalks and walkways, and building materials.
From the first recycled plastic railroad bridge in the world to the first recycled plastic bridge in Europe, AXION's technology transcends the materials science laboratory. From station platforms to boardwalks to complete bridge superstructures, STRUXURE products are engineered to outlast traditional materials.
STRUXURE products feature superior structural performance, long lifecycles and low maintenance costs. They are completely impervious to moisture, rot, infestation by insects, and marine parasites. From a multi-span bridge in Peeblesshire, Scotland, to a school in Bogota, Colombia, STRUXURE products are helping to build the future with today's solutions.
The future is now. Specifiy AXION in your next project.
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AXION International, Inc.
180 South Street, Suite 104
New Providence
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Yep, these are THE Hysteric Glamour Studded Jeans. The ones I've been freaking out over. (Note: Because Hysteric Glamour is a Japanese brand, the jeans run small. If you're a size 27, these'll fit you.)
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Oh Ah Reum, most known as the 'plastic surgery bagel girl' from the TV show 'Martian Virus', has caused quite a stir online after coming forward to reveal that she is currently dating an idol group member.
On the November 26th episode of QTV's '10 Minute Box', she confessed that she was hit on by a male celebrity, whom she is currently dating. MCs speculated the celebrity to be from SM, YG, or JYP and pressed for further details.
Oh Ah Reum replied, "You're right, but that's all I'll say. He's a member of a group from a big agency and he has the initial J. We're dating well and keep in contact often."
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Do you know the story of Elisabeth Elliot? While she is particularly well-known for her views on dating and marriage, she first came to the public attention because of her husband, Jim. Along with four other men, Jim Elliot was a missionary to the remote Waodani tribe in Ecuador. Despite their friendly overtures, Jim and the others were murdered by Waodani warriors.
What happened next is incredible. Elisabeth decided to also go to the Waodani. She lived among them and evangelized to them; her actions demonstrated a love that eventually helped end the tribe's violent ways.
This is grace – and this most unexplainable and unnatural action has the power to transform.
In Kokoro Connect, Inaba has spent the entire series hiding. The whole group, of course, knows that she's bossy, but Inaba hides her "true self" – a selfish, untrusting, and insecure person.
All series long, Inaba has been literally running away. She's afraid that her emotions, mixed with her shortcomings, will tear their group apart. And she needs the group, because while everyone else could move on and make other friends, Inaba isn't sure she can. After all, as Inaba reveals, she didn't have any friends before Iori and the others came along.
But as she runs through the forest, Inaba finds that she can no longer hide the fact that she's in love with Taichi. Like a Christian realizing that her hidden sins are really laid bare before an all-knowing God, Inaba's true self is now on display.
I am full of earth
You are heaven's worth
I am stained with dirt, prone to depravity
You are everything that is bright and clean
The antonym of me
You are divinity
But a funny thing happens. Iori, who would bare more hurt than any of the others, tells Inaba that she loves her anyway. She knows the real Inaba and she loves her. She will always love her.
And in that instant, Inaba is transformed. Iori now knows everything; Inaba can't deny it – she's fully and wholly accepted for who she is.
Those of us who have experienced God's grace know Inaba's reaction intimately. For me, it might as well be a flashback of an experience I had in college – which, by the way, also happened in the woods. When I came to realize the depth of my folly and just how much God loved me – the lengths he went to in order to show that he loves me, just as I am, I broke down. My burden was gone.
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But that was just the beginning. Having experienced such great love, my response was to naturally love in return. And when I returned from my retreat, I was different – I had changed. I no longer tried to abide by rules, as if to gain God's favor. My love for him and my desire to do His work was now a response to One who loved me no matter what I did – good or bad.
Inaba, having experienced acceptance and grace, is changed as well. She's a little bit nicer, a little bit more open, and a little bit more courageous.
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Honestly, I rarely hear that aspect of Christianity, where God accepts and loves you no matter what you've done (or thought of doing). In fact, I think that's what all religions have in common-love, and that's why it's still such a source of comfort and strength to people. Too bad some people have to ruin it with their hate-mongering and xenophobia.
Sorry if I sound random, I just felt like sharing some thoughts. =)
No problem. =) Although, I'm a bit confused on the meaning of grace. From what Google can tell me, it's akin to kindness and love. Is that right? If not, could you explain it to me briefly?
I have to admit, it was rather refreshing to see Inaba finally confront, accept and embrace her feelings. I was considering dropping this series, but after this latest episode, I'm in it for the long haul!
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The way I see it, I think Heartseed will do a test just to see how far the group has come in their development. I think he'll try to do SOMETHING to drive a wedge between them just to see what happens. After all, each one of his little games has had the fourtnate side effect of drawing them together as a group–I see him trying to test that bond and see how far it can go.


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With a stay at C & N Hotel Patong in Patong, you'll be connected to a shopping center and minutes from Royal Paradise Night Market and Patong Beach. This spa hotel is within close proximity of Bangla Night Street and Jungceylon Shopping Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a hair salon, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
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Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
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- Total number of rooms - 25
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NW Symphony Orchestra will perform at Holy Rosary March 16
Northwest Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the third concert in its 2012– 2013 season. The March 16th concert, "Spotlight on the Orchestra," will be presented at Holy Rosary Church in West Seattle, and includes Entry of the Gods into Valhalla, from Das Rheingold, one of the four operas that comprise Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelungen cycle. Also on the program will be Antonin Dvorak's 8th Symphony and a selection of arias featuring soprano Cara Gabrielson.
Ms. Gabrielson is a student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where her operatic talents have been featured in Handel's Agrippina, Guettel's Myths and Hymns, and Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro. She has also performed at the Conservatory as soloist in Bach's Magnificat, Britten's Hymn to St. Cecilia, and with the Oregon Ballet Theater for Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the Portland Youth Philharmonic for Poulenc's Gloria. She has won a number of national awards and is currently studying with Pamela Fry.
Spotlight on the Orchestra
Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at 8:00pm
Holy Rosary Church
4142 42nd Ave. SW, Seattle
Entry of the Gods Into Valhalla, Richard Wagner
Selected Arias, with soprano Cara Gabrielson
Symphony No. 8, Antonin Dvorak
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text: Dont know that I would classify alot of these guys as sleepers but Better-Than Team: Sleeper scouting starts with McGee April 20, 2009 By Pete Prisco CBSSports.com Senior Writer Tell Pete your opinion! During the 2007 college football season, I would watch Texas A&M games and think how unfair their offense was to quarterback Stephen McGee. Dennis Franchione, then the coach of the Aggies, used a spread offense that featured plenty of option runs for McGee. So every single time I would watch the Aggies play, I would curse the screen. Let the kid play quarterback, not that thing you're running, Coach Fran. Franchione got in trouble with the school that year when it was revealed he was selling a secret e-mail newsletter to boosters that included inside information. What was the title: How to hold back a talented passer? Franchione was fired after that season, replaced by former Green Bay Packers coach Mike Sherman. It was expected McGee would get his chance to play quarterback in an NFL-friendly offense. One problem: He injured his throwing shoulder and was limited to three starts. He healed enough to play again, and showed well in the East-West game. But he never really got the chance to show off his arm. He has a strong arm, even if he's raw throwing it. At 6-feet-3 and 223 pounds, he also has good size and he's a tough kid, as evidenced by the way he took on tacklers as a runner. McGee won't be a first- or second-round pick, but I think he's worth a look in the third round. Once a good coach gets with him and works on the fundamentals, McGee will become a better NFL passer than he was in the college game. That's why he heads up my annual "Better-Than" team, a list of 20 players I think are better than the scouts' projections. These are players I've watched a lot over the past three years, some on tape, some on Saturdays while in my hotel room. None are stars. Some might be one day. I will get some of these pegged just right and I will miss some like I always do. One I think I'll get right is McGee. If I do, I will look back to those Saturdays watching him play in 2007 and think how much I felt sorry for him. No wonder Franchione was fired. Here's the rest of the Better-Than team for 2009: Tom Brandstater, QB, Fresno State: He played for four different coordinators at Fresno, which can be tough on a quarterback. He has good size at 6-5, 220 pounds and he has a good arm. He's a pure pocket passer. Worth a late-round look. Kory Sheets, RB, Purdue: He is 5-11, 200 pounds and has decent speed. The advantage is he played in a pro-style offense at Purdue and understands the passing game. He plays faster than his 40 time. Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State: Think Keenan McCardell, the former NFL receiver. That's Robiskie. He's smart, knows how to get open and loves the game. His father played in the league and now is now a coach for the Atlanta Falcons, so you know he has a good pedigree. Juaquin Iglesias, WR, Oklahoma: He isn't a burner, but he knows how to get open. He will make a heck of a slot receiver. He knows how to run routes. He will also be a good return man. Mike Thomas, WR, Arizona: He's small at 5-9 and 190 pounds but has speed and knows how to get open. He's another ideal slot receiver for a team that needs help there right away. James Casey, TE, Rice: Whenever I watched this former minor league baseball player I was so impressed. He played offense and defense at Rice. The scouts wonder if he's tough enough to play tight end. I say he can. If not, you create ways to get him involved in the offense. Think Bo Scaife of the Titans. Cornelius Ingram, TE, Florida: He suffered a serious knee injury last season and missed the entire season, but he has amazing athletic ability. He isn't a pure tight end, but he will be dynamic in the passing game. He does have to work on his blocking. Phil Loadholt, T, Oklahoma: His stock has risen in recent weeks. I think he's a 10-year starter and sometimes Pro Bowl player. He did have trouble with Brian Orakpo in the Texas game, but that happens. He's a left tackle, but he might be better suited to the right side. Lawrence Sidbury, DE, Richmond: He was a 4-3 end at Richmond, but can also play 3-4 outside linebacker. Some have compared him to Dwight Freeney, but he's not that fast. He can get after the quarterback and he's a willing run player. Once competed in the 100-meter dash, which says a lot about his speed. Fili Moala, DT, Southern Cal: A year ago, he was considered a possible first-round pick. Now there's no way. Why? He was inconsistent last season. But I still think that first-round ability is there. It will come out on the next level. Bear Pascoe, TE, Fresno State: He's a former quarterback who developed into a heck of a blocking tight end. He isn't a real pass-catching threat down the field, but he can be effective short. Sammie Stroughter, WR, Oregon State: He has had some problems in his career, causing him to miss time, but he's a nice receiver and a good return man. He might be worth a look late. Tony Carter, CB, Florida State: He's 5-9, 175 pounds and looks every bit of playing that small. But he's smart and he has been an effective cover corner. He's an ideal nickel corner. He didn't get invited to the combine but he will play in the league. Could Sen'Derrick Marks bring some Sapp factor? (Getty Images) Could Sen'Derrick Marks bring some Sapp factor? (Getty Images) Sen'Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn: He played both defensive end and tackle at Auburn, but I think he plays tackle in the NFL. He is smallish for a tackle, but he is quick and strong. He reminds me a little of Warren Sapp. Terrance Taylor, DT, Michigan: He's a squatty nose tackle who started for three years at Michigan. That means something. He's only a little over 6-feet, which will drive down his draft stock, but he will find a way onto a roster and contribute as a capable backup for some team. Frantz Joseph, ILB, FAU: He's a Boston College transfer who plays with a fiery temperament. He really excels in the run game. He might only be a two-down linebacker, but he's worth a look on the second day. Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia: He led all linebackers in sacks with 13 in 2008. He played outside in Virginia's 3-4 scheme, so there is no adjustment for him on the next level. At 6-2, 260 pounds, he has a thick frame and good quickness. He will be drafted higher than many expect. Marcus Freeman, OLB, Ohio State: When you watched Ohio State play the past couple of seasons, this kid always showed up on a star-studded defense. He is just under 6-1, which will hurt, but he has good speed and a knack for finding the football. He will be a solid starter on the next level. Sean Smith, CB, Utah: At 6-3, 210 pounds, he ran 4.45 for the scouts. Some insist he isn't fluid enough to play corner on the next level. I don't buy it. When I watched him at Utah, he looked more like a corner than a safety. He's new to the position, so his best football is in front of him.


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Convergys is hiring Graduates or Undergraduates minimum with 6 months of international call center experience in an inbound or outbound process.
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Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG) is a global leader in relationship management, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. We provide solutions that drive more value from the relationships our clients have with their customers. For more than 30 years, our unique combination of domain expertise, operational excellence, and innovative technologies has delivered process improvement and actionable business insight to marquee clients all over the world. We believe in providing our employees with everything they need in order to keep them happy and satisfied. Be it great careers, excellent growth opportunities, well-deserved remuneration packages or the most coveted work environment. Serves 26 of Fortune"s 'Top 50′ companies globally o Has been awarded Fortune"s Most Admired Company for 9 consecutive years o Has 70,000+ employees across 69 offices across the world In India, Convergys has achieved 10 years of continuous growth & excellence. Convergys has over 10000 team members servicing marquee clients from North America, Australia & UK. It houses a team of 'Rocking' talent who work out of 6 locations – 3 in Gurgaon, and in Pune, Mumbai & Bangalore.
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The 49-year-old's side are currently in fourth place in the Premier League after an inspired start to the season, with Baines and Fellaini starring.
The England left-back is a reported target for league leaders Manchester United, who are looking to find a long-term replacement for Patrice Evra.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have regularly been linked with a move for Fellaini, with the Belgium international previously stating his desire to play in the Champions League on a regular basis.
But the Toffees manager is not expecting any of his squad to leave Goodison Park next month.
"Last year, we sold [Diniyar] Bilyaletdinov for £5.5m back to Russia and that gave us the opportunity to go and buy," said Moyes.
"We brought in Steven Pienaar on loan from Spurs, we bought [Nikica] Jelavic from Rangers for £5m and Darron Gibson from Man Utd for £500,000. We spent the money we got in. That is the way we have tended to work.
"My intention is not to sell anyone this January."
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SOLAR 2013: Young Professionals Plenary!
This year at SOLAR 2013 marked the first time that special events were held for young professionals in renewable energy (YPIRE)!
We are very excited about the turnout and success of these events. The Young Professionals kicked off their events on Tuesday night with a successful opening reception. Drinks and appetizers were provided and the buzz about the upcoming conference was strong. On Thursday night a forum was held featuring a panel of inspiring young people speaking about their experiences transitioning into renewable energy and sustainability.
Lucas Witmer, co-founder and former president of the Penn State ASES chapter, served as the moderator of the forum. Lucas is a PhD student in Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State, with his research focusing on leveraging in solar gains of building facades through informed building energy management systems.
Alex Kim and Thomas Krizner of Enphase Energy joined us tonight to share their experience from an engineering perspective. (Tom) talked about his transition into the solar industry as an older "young professional" in the business.
Mike Seager of MicroGrid told a very interesting story of the process he underwent to be where he is now in the power systems engineering industry. Mike went to school for music and pursued that as his career, living in various cities for years. He decided to go back to school for engineering, and is happy he chose to go the route towards the growing renewable and solar industry.
Ed Davis, a senior analyst for project finance at First Solar spoke about his unique path to arrive where he is today. Ed worked for a number of various financial companies before landing at the position he holds now where he can pursue his passion for solar and renewable energy. Mikhail Naumov, a founder of the GREEN program (Global Renewable Energy Education Network), shared with us his amazing entrepreneurial experiences. GREEN is a program that allows college students to travel abroad to Costa Rica and Iceland to gain valuable hands-on experience with renewable energy. The program launched in 2009 and has expanded tremendously since; it was awarded first place at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Regional Competition in May of 2012. Mikhail speaks about his career efforts with a sense of passion and commitment.
Ariel Braude, our own Community Manager for ASES, was the last to share her story on the panel. Still a recent graduate from the University of Colorado, Ariel has already had valuable experience working in the renewable industry. She discusses the many opportunities within the industry, specifically from the perspective of working in a non-profit.
It was a pleasure to listen to and interact with these young professionals at the forum. They took time to answer questions and left us with a few pieces of advice:
- network, network, network
- accept and be open to change
- know how to communicate with people on all levels
- find a company that fits who you want to become
- don't be afraid to try new things


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"[On 'DWTS' Casting] It's always good to bring new people in. You definitely get a new vibe. For example, I was brought onto the show in season five, as well as my sister (Julianne Hough) in season four. You have to change it up sometimes and it gives us reason to not be so complacent. It's always a good dynamic."
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Derek Hough (born in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 17, 1985) is a dancer, choreographer, musician, and actor. He's appeared on Dancing with the Stars as a professional dancer, since September 2007, first competing in season five. The only season he didn't compete in was season 12. He is a three-time champion and one-time finalist. Prior to DWTS, he starred as Ren in the 2006 original cast production of Footloose: The Musical in London's West End. He made his Broadway debut in January of 2010 in Burn The Floor. Derek announced on July 27, 2012 that his season 15 all-star pairing with Shawn Johnson would be his last, calling it his "last hurrah".
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Monroe Public Schools: Transportation Department
Welcome to Monroe Public Schools Transportation Department. Safety is our top priority and we take our job of carrying students to and from school very seriously. Our drivers travel almost 750,000 miles each year carrying more than 3,000 students each day. If you have questions about a bus route or other services, please use the "Contact Us" button above.
Where are our schools?
School Attendance areas - Interactive School Boundaries Map
For information about possible school closure or limited bus transportation please check "Inclement Weather Changes." This will link you to the Puget Sound area network of Emergency Information. This site offers the most up to date school schedule changes if snow or other storms threaten student safety.
When Flooding occurs buses will not travel:
- Tester Road past 157th and Sky Meadows Lane
- Tualco Loop Road
- Ben Howard Road past the Steffens Farm
When Limited Routes are announced, check this online list.
Today's Timely Transportation Tip If you have a suggestion or comments on what you would like to see on this page, please e-mail the Transportation Department. We appreciate your interest and want to make this site as useful as possible to you and your family!
Today's Timely Transportation TipPlease help your child plan the morning routine to arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before pick up time. While we strive for each route to arrive as schedules, some buses can arrive early (or late L) because of trains, low ridership on a day, or a substitute driver. Arrive early ensures all children make it to school on time.
If you have a suggestion or comments on what you would like to see on this page, please e-mail the Transportation Department. We appreciate your interest and want to make this site as useful as possible to you and your family!
Transportation Department
Joe Banach, Manager
1410 West Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
Phone: 360-804-2650
Email: Transportation Department
Joe Banach, Manager - 360.804.2659
Mike Birch, Supervisor - 360.804.2654
Beth Sabel, Secretary - 360.804.2651
Barb Baanrud, Day Dispatcher/Router - 360.804.2652
Lisa Carlson, Afternoon Dispatcher/Router - 360.804.2653
Kayla Luke, Bus Monitor - 360-804-2650
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Bus drivers have an important job of carrying students safely to and from school. They start and finish most students' school day. Below are guidelines for students riding the bus to keep them safe and begin/end their day with a positive experience.
If you have any questions about the rules below or actions on a bus, please call Transportation Department staff at 360.804.2650.
1. Show proper attention and respect to the bus driver at all times.
- The driver is in full charge of the bus and riders at all times. Obey the driver's instructions when boarding, riding, or leaving the bus.
- In unusual situations, the driver may determine it to be safest and in the best interest of the riders to return to a school site.
2. Students are responsible for safe and considerate behavior while at the bus stop.
- Be at the bus stop five (5) minutes before the scheduled bus time. The bus cannot wait for tardy students as it has a schedule to ensure students arrive at school on time.
- Students who miss the bus are to return home. Any alternative arrangement for getting to school needs the written permission of a parent or guardian.
- Use available street shoulders or sidewalks. When it is necessary to walk along the roadway, walk on the left shoulder, facing oncoming traffic.
- While waiting for the bus, students are to stay off the traveled portion of the roadway. Stand on the sidewalk if there is one.
- Students are not to engage in horseplay and are to respect the property of homeowners in the area.
- Exercise care when crossing the roadway. Always cross at least ten (10) feet in front of the bus, and only when the driver signals it is safe to do so.
- When loading, be courteous and remain in a line. Wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before moving toward it.
- When loading, students are to go directly to a seat, sit down, and remain seated.
- It is not safe to loiter by the bus or race beside a bus when it is moving.
3. Students are responsible for respecting themselves, others, and property.
- Students are under the supervision of the bus driver and must obey the driver when boarding, riding, or leaving the bus.
- Students are expected to be courteous to fellow students and the driver.
- Any damage is to be reported to the driver and repairs paid for by the offender.
- All rules applicable to the classroom and/or on school grounds apply to the school bus.
- Help keep the bus clean by taking trash off the bus or by depositing it in the container at the front of the bus as you are departing.
- The driver may assign seats to students. If assigned to a seat, students may change seats only with the driver's permission.
4. Students are responsible for helping to maintain a safe, positive bus environment.
- Students are to ride their regularly assigned bus only and leave the bus at their regular stop. To ride another bus or get off at a different stop requires the written request of a parent or guardian. When parent/guardian request is received, the principal or designee may grant the student, if room on the requested bus, the required bus pass to board the bus.
- Students are not to stand or sit in the stepwell or in the driver's seat. Students are to remain seated, facing forward, while the bus is in operation, with their feet and body out of the aisle.
- It is important not to distract the driver while the bus is in operation, except for emergencies.
- School projects (e.g. rockets, dioramas, kites) and all sports equipment (e.g. balls, bats, skateboards, roller blades) should be transported fully enclosed in a backpack, bag, or box.
- The following items are not allowed on the bus:
- breakable containers (e.g. glass bottles, aquariums),
- all forms of animal life, with the exception of service dogs, and
- other articles which could adversely affect the safety of the bus and
passengers (i.e. objects that cannot be safely carried in your lap).
- breakable containers (e.g. glass bottles, aquariums),
- Absolute quiet is necessary while the bus is approaching, at, and crossing railroad tracks, so the driver can listen for approaching trains.
- Students are to go promptly to their bus when dismissed from school. When they leave the bus, they are to go directly home.
- Open bus windows not more than six inches (6") and only if the driver gives permission. Hands, arms, head, feet and legs are to be kept inside the bus at all times. No objects are to be thrown nor passed through open windows or doors. Students will refrain from calling out to people passing by.
- Keep the aisle and front door well clear of books, lunches, coats, packages, and band instruments. When departing, remove all items which were brought onto the bus.
- Eating, drinking and/or chewing gum on the bus are at the discretion of the bus driver.
- Remain seated until the bus has come to a complete stop. Students in the front of the bus will unload first. Leave the bus in an orderly manner.
- Leave the fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and emergency door alone. Use them only in an emergency and with the permission of the driver or another authorized person.
- In an emergency situation, follow the procedures practiced in emergency exit drills.


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Online merchants have been at a disadvantage for many years since the advent of online trading. Users of online services have always been given the benefit of the doubt when it comes to merchant charges on their credit cards which they may query. The banks took the decision that if there were queries, such as signatures for services that merchants weren't able to supply (because there is no way for a consumer on the internet to do this), then the transaction could be reversed against a merchant's account should such a query be raised by a consumer. This happens despite numerous other records provided by merchants which prove beyond doubt that the services were applied for and delivered over the net. In the early days of internet trading, the desire by banks to protect consumers was understandable as there were many consumers who fell victim to fraudulent or shonky traders and the innocent or reputable traders often paid a price whenever a bank gave the benefit of the doubt to consumers who themselves had acted dishonestly but who took advantage of these protective measures.
However, time has moved on and the users of the internet today are much more savvy when it comes to doing business on the web. It is time for the banks to review their policies with regards to chargebacks in particular and to consider challenging the customer's intent when ordering a service over the internet, even if a signature is not forthcoming. Other documents which could be used as evidence of intent should be given much more consideration by banks and to be of sufficient evidence of a consumer having entered into a contract for the supply of services.
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ONTARIO - Eating at Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine on Mountain Avenue is like taking a trip to Thailand.
From the teak paneling, the ornate hand-carved gables above the table booths, to decorative dinnerware and dishes, all were imported from Thailand.
For the past year, co-owners Nic Boonyanant and his wife Pat Kanchana have spent nearly $450,000 to bring a bit of their culture to the Inland Empire.
"You don't have to travel to Thailand, we bring it to Ontario and San Dimas," said Boonyanant, owner of the original Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine in San Dimas.
On Friday the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, city officials and the L.A. consul general for Thailand celebrated the arrival of the restaurant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Damrong Kraikruan, who serves as the liaison for nearly 3,000 Thai-owned businesses in the Southern California area, says there are only a few restaurants in the country that do as much to support Thailand as the Lucky Elephant eateries.
"Not even in Bangkok would you see a restaurant like this. This is really an exception," said Kraikruan who has frequented the original spot for the past two years.
Not only can guests find tourism brochures about Thailand but they watch a video, which is continuously shown, about Thailand.
"He doesn't have to do it but he does it out of love and sense of relation to his home country," Kraikruan said. "For me, the more it expands the better, he makes Thailand visible in different places."
About a year ago Kanchana, who worked across the street at Ontario Dialysis, noticed the vacancy and mentioned it to her husband.
For years, the couple had been looking to expand but couldn't find the right fit, Boonyanant said.
The Ontario vacancy was intriguing because of its proximity to the freeway and the neighboring movie theater, he said.
The space, albeit a bit smaller, is modeled after the San Dimas location, and took Boonyanant several months to design.
After taking the measurements of the Ontario store, formerly a nail salon and Mexican restaurant, he traveled to Thailand to pick out not only the material, but the dishes and the decor that are used in the restaurant.
"I can't make mistakes," Boonyanant recalled.
When the pieces arrived on a 40-foot trailer last Spring, Boonyanant worked with a construction crew for more than six months. Part of the time was spent knocking down the wall that separated the previous two tenants and redoing all the plumbing and electrical as well as building the elaborate decor.
While the second location took six years in the making, Boonyanant said he is already in search for number three. His vision goes beyond that.
"I like Lucky Elephant to be like Panda Express, you can find it anywhere" he said. "I'd like to find someone to be a partner or sell a franchise."
That is the case with the Ontario location - the couple brought in longtime friend Villa Sacha to be a partner. She is president of the Ontario restaurant while Kanchanan is the chief financial operator. Boonyanant continues to run the day-to-day operations of the San Dimas location.
Boonyanant isn't new to the restaurant industry. In Thailand he worked in the hotel and beverage industry for two decades, five of those years as the general manager of a five-star hotel in Thailand's capital, Bangkok.
"I love it, to take care of people," he said. "I love to feed people our own food. Like in life, I like to see people happy."
He also owned a Thai restaurant in Tampa, Fla., for six years, as well as an import business in San Francisco. When he relocated to Southern California a little more than six years ago, his wife convinced him to open the Arrow Highway location in San Dimas.
Despite being apologetic for his accent, Boonyanant is not shy about approaching customers and talking to them about their experience.
"I like the customer here, or out of town, to be entertained," he said.
At the ribbon cutting on Friday, Mayor Paul Leon thanked the owners for venturing into Ontario and praised the way they had transformed the space.
"We're going to have a lot of traffic in the very near future," Leon said, referring to the incoming Walmart Supercenter just south of the restaurant.
Reach Liset via email, call her at 909-483-8556, or find her on Twitter @DBOntarioNow.


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HYDE PARK, Wednesday—None of us can help but be shocked to find that boys have been bribed to throw basketball games. But I feel that the men who did the bribing deserve the severer punishment because they were willing to make money out of young people to whom they were offering a very serious temptation.
Many boys who are working their way through a university have to work very hard. Many of them not only feel the pressure of meeting their own expenses, but sometimes things are happening at home which make it truly difficult not to have money to help out.
I can see the temptation that it might be to many a young person though I must say some of these boys seem to be old enough to know better. I am rather glad that college games will now, in great part, be taken out of Madison Square Garden.
When you are in college, sports are a vital part of a man or woman's activity. They build health and they give young people good, strong bodies and the ability to use them skillfully.
In addition, we have always thought of sports as an aid to character building. The old saying that many battles were won for Great Britain on the playing fields of Eton did not come about because of physical development alone, but because of the spirit of fair play, the teamwork, the ability to stick even in the face of defeat developed there. All these things are valuable assets to education. They go by the board, however, the minute there is cheating in a game just as an honor system is of no value if boys cheat in examinations.
Perhaps we have allowed our college sports to become too commercialized. Big gambling was possible on the results of these games and so the gambler tempted the players. Intermural sports are good, but I think it will be a pity if, because of the weakness of a few boys, we wipe out all intercollegiate sports.
I have never liked the practice of the alumni subsidizing good players and thus attracting athletes to college regardless of their mental attributes. But I do realize that the GI Bill of Rights has enabled many young people to go to college who might otherwise not have had the opportunity for an education. Therefore, I am very anxious that some way be devised by which boys who show ability in school shall have an opportunity to attend college regardless of their financial status.
We cannot afford to waste brains in this country. They are becoming more important to us every day. And surely financial position should not bar young people from the education which can give them positions of leadership in our nation in the future.


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Piping Plover Day Brings Fun, Facts To Rockaway
By Miriam Rosenberg
Contributing Editor
Last Saturday, youngsters and adults spent an afternoon of discovery and fun at the First Annual Plover Day held on the beach at Beach 58 Street.
The Urban Park Rangers from the Department of City Parks and Recreation hosted the day in an attempt to explain to local residents why parts of the beach has been blocked off, as well as teach them about the wildlife that lives in the area.
The piping plover is currently on the endangered species list; because of this federal law protects the site.
"It is the only spot on the East coast where the plover nests and hatch their eggs," said Officer Bodden of the City of New York Urban Park Rangers about the fenced off habitat between Beach 38th and 58th Streets. "Without this spot, they will become extinct."
Children enjoyed face painting, seashell crafts and everyone was invited on guided wildlife walks within the protected area.


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Georgia Postgame Notes vs. Ga. Tech, Nov. 26, 2011
Nov. 26, 2011
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Georgia Makes It 10 Straight: With today's 31-17 win over Tech, the Bulldogs (10-2) extended their winning streak to 10 straight this season. It's the longest winning streak in a season since the 1982 team under Vince Dooley went a perfect 11-0. The Bulldogs improved to 43-7 all-time in non-conference games under Mark Richt including 10-1 against Tech. Georgia leads the all-time series over the Jackets 62-37-5.
Murray Leads Bulldog Attack: Sophomore QB Aaron Murray finished 19-for-29 for 252 yards, 4 TDs and one INT. In the first half, he was 13-for-18 for 193 yards with 2 TDs and 1 INT. He owns the school record with 32 TD passes this year. Today, he completed passes to nine different Bulldogs, and his top target was junior tight end Orson Charles (5 rec., 95 yards). His TD passes went to Michael Bennett (15-yarder), Chris Conley (14-yarder), Tavarres King (3-yarder) and Aron White (3-yarder).
Defensive Leaders: Sophomore Alec Ogletree (LB) led the team with a career high 11 stops including 10 solo while sophomore Jarvis Jones had eight plus one sack. He has an SEC-best 13.5 sacks. The Bulldog defense allowed just 17 points to Tech's spread option attack as it ran 70 plays and gained 355 yards overall (243 rushing). Miami was the only team to hold Tech to fewer points this season in a 24-7 win.
Walsh Ties NCAA Mark: Senior Blair Walsh now has made at least one field goal in 43 games in his career, tying the NCAA mark held by former Georgia kicker Billy Bennett (2000-03). Walsh made a 41-yarder to close out the first half. Walsh is 73-for-97 and has the most field goals, attempts and points of any active NCAA kicker. Today, Walsh scored seven points to give him 400 for his career which ranks second in Bulldog and SEC history, trailing only Bennett (409).
Boykin Moves Up To #2: Senior CB/KOR Brandon Boykin began the second half with a 60-yard kickoff return to move into 2nd in SEC history for career kickoff return yards. It was his only return to give him 2,544 yards on 103 for his career, both school records. The big return led to a 3-plays, 36-yard touchdown drive in 1:24 to put Georgia in front 24-10.
Quick Starts: Georgia blanked Georgia Tech 7-0 in the first quarter. Georgia has outscored its opponents 95-27 in the first quarter this season. The scoring came on a 15-yard TD pass from Aaron Murray to Michael Bennett to cap a 5-play, 76-yard drive in 3:13.
For Starters: Redshirt freshman Ken Malcome (TB) made his first career start. Senior Cordy Glenn (LT) made his team-high 48th overall start including his 45th consecutive start. On defense, senior Brandon Boykin (CB) made his 36th career start including 20th in a row.
7 Points Off 2 Turnovers: In the second half, junior LB Mike Gilliard got his first career INT, getting it at the Tech 25. It led to a punt. Shawn Williams snagged his third INT of the season at the 6:31 mark in the third quarter. Following a penalty, Georgia got the ball on the Tech 39. It led to a TD (Murray-to-Aron White). The Bulldog defense has 17 interceptions this year. Georgia is +10 now in turnover margin and scored 103 points off 29 turnovers. In the first half, Georgia Tech got one interception (Louis Young) at the Bulldog 27 and was forced to punt. Opponents have only 42 points off 19 Bulldog turnovers this year.
Injury Report: Senior DeAngelo Tyson (DE) injured his left ankle on Tech's first series and did not return. Last year, Tyson had a career-high 16 tackles in the win over Tech. Sophomores Garrison Smith and Kwame Geathers saw more action with Tyson out and Smith had a career-high five tackles and Geathers had four.
Larry Munson Decal: In honor of legendary Bulldog play-by-play broadcaster Larry Munson, who passed away last Sunday, Georgia's players and coaches wore a special helmet decal today. The decal featured Munson with his headset along with "1922-2011" and "Hunker Down One More Time." Also, the UGA Redcoat Band honored Munson at halftime including spelling his name out.
Captains: Georgia's captains today: Drew Butler (P), Ben Jones (C), Jarvis Jones (OLB) and Abry Jones (DE).
Up Next: Georgia will face top-ranked LSU (12-0, 8-0 SEC) in the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta. It will be at the Georgia Dome Saturday at 4 p.m. on CBS. LSU and Georgia own the best records in the SEC in the Richt era. The Bulldogs are 106-36 since 2001 while the Tigers are 114-28.
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SEATTLE >> The sister and mother of a Washington man imprisoned in North Korea are attending the State of the Union Address.
Congressman Rick Larsen says Kenneth Bae's mother Myunghee Bae and sister Terri Chung are his guests and guests of New York Congressman Charles Rangel.
Larsen represents a district north of Seattle where the family members live. Rangel is a Korean War veteran who says North Korea should take steps to build trust and reconciliation by first reuniting the Bae family.
Kenneth Bae is from Lynnwood and has been living in China. He was leading a tour group to an economic zone in North Korea in November 2012 when he was arrested and accused of crimes against the state. His sister says his Christian faith got him into trouble.


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I know in Asia, they use restylane raise the bridge of the nose to make it more prominent. Is it possible? Also how much it will cost.
Can I Use Restylane on my Nose?
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Using filler for non-surgical rhinoplasty
There are some risks from attempting to modify the appearance of the nose using filler, which is also known as a non-surgical rhinoplasty. The most serious side effect is necrosis, or death of the skin.
Filler may do the following:
1) Mildly lift a drooping tip
2) Augmentation of the nasal dorsum
Only a small amount of filler may be used and it must be injected slowly to limit the above risks. If you decided to seek this type of treatment, I would recommend seeing a surgeon who is comfortable with these injections.
A great surgical option for augmentation of the nasal dorsum is using diced cartilage and wrapping it in deep temporalis fascia, which may be harvested from the scalp. This can produce a natural result that is readily accepted by the body. Thanks and I hope this helps!
Web reference: http://www.carolinafacialplasticsurgery.com/facial-fillers/
Nasal contouring with a filler
Nasal contouring with a filler like restylane is a safe and effective option that in some cases can avoid the need for surgery, or allow you to see what the nose would look like before having a rhinoplasty. Typically the filler (e.g. restylane or juvederm) will last about 1 year in this location. Make sure a dermatologist or plastic surgeon is injecting this important area for optimal symmetry and safety.
Restylane and nose injection
Yes, it's absolutely appropriate to use Restylane or other dermal fillers to build up the bridge of your nose. However, this area is highly vascular and you need to be sure you meet with a well-trained and experienced injector to assess your need- for a safe and effective outcome.
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Fillers for nasal contouring.
Fillers are a great way to explore nasal contouring with little recovery and minor expense. Make sure you seek advice from someone with a good deal of experience.
By initially using a filler (temporary results) you can see the results and decide if the look is something you like and can then proceed with permanent changes with a rhinoplasty.
Web reference: https://www.aspireplasticsurgery.com/botox-injectables-fort-wayne/
Restylane for Nose
Non surgical rhinoplasty using restylane, juvederm, or radiesse is possible. While rhinoplasty is more definitive, non surgical rhinoplasty can last well over a year. Prices will vary regarding where you have the treatment and the number of syringes that you need. It starts at $600.
Web reference: http://www.drkrisreddy.com/West_Palm_Beach_Rhinoplasty_Nonsurgical.html
Restylane to Nose Area...
Most definitely you can have Restylane injected to the bridge of the nose. Please make sure you go to an experienced injector. You can really get nice results with Restylane or even Perlane in the nose. Prices vary on how many syringes you need to achieve optimal results.
Good luck.
Dr. Grant Stevens
Web reference: http://marinaplasticsurgery.com/
Restylane for nose contouring
I use Restylane Perlane or Radiesse for contouring the nose .I have some patients well over a year and half out from the filler and it looks the same as the day it went in, fully corrected. Surgery is always more definitive but also is much more involved. Fillers for nose contouring in the right hands can be done in minutes rather than hours and with little to no anesthesia, with little to no discomfort. So a quick, simple, safe, effective result can be achieved in experienced hands , in the office, at a fraction of the cost of surgery and without all of the risks of surgery . The downside is that it may not be permanent and may need a touch up in the future. Speak with your dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon to find out more
Fillers to nose
If you want dorsal augmentaion, the filler material will not be permanent. You may want a formal rhinoplasty to get a long lasting result.
Raising the bridge using Restylane
Enhancing the bridge with Restylane is a great way to change your profile in a subtle way. Cost can vary depending on the injector and the location of the clinic. I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified surgeon in your area to go over options. They might be able to morph your profile picture with you. This will allow you to see your results and discuss your goals with the doctor.
Best of luck to you!
Restylane in the nose
Fillers, such as Restylane, are commonly used to raise the height of the nasal bridge. The cost will depend on how much filler you will need to achieve the results you are looking for. Please consult with a board certified specialist in Asian noses to assist you in achieving the results you seek.
Web reference: http://www.kimberlyleemd.com/about-us
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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Written on: 13/02/2013 by gayeon (1 review written)
A brilliant author name Anthony Horowitz's novel stormbreaker is about a 14 years school boy Alex who had a spy mission which was given by MI6. I liked everything about the book stormbreaker; Anthony's writting, the style of story, the idea and the plot. It was the most nail biting and interesting spy book I've ever read. I liked Alex, the teenager character. In the book, he could survive of make someone relax in the important situation because he was young. On the other hand, I don't agree… Read Full Review
Written on: 25/09/2011 by lacho19 (1 review written)
The book STORMBREAKER by Anthony Horowitz is a thrilling book starring a fictional character named Alex Rider. He starts off as a normal teenager attending school and pursuing a fairly normal life when his uncle 'accidentally' dies. Alex is dumped into a new world as an underage M16 operative. Armed with toy-like gadgets, Alex must undertake his first mission and discover the cause of his uncle's death. Stormbreaker is a great read, suitable for both genders and suitable for people from the… Read Full Review
Written on: 09/11/2010
The Alex Rider books are brilliant for a decent children's age range, I began reading them when I was 7 and enjoyed them until 12. I am nearly 15 now and though they are an easy-read and clearly unrealistic at my age now, I feel that I will have to read his final book, simply because I grew up with half of the books and I would like to see how we will end the series. Stormbreaker was probably the second-best of his books after Scorpia (book number 5) as it captured you right from the beginning… Read Full Review
Written on: 21/10/2010
I think that the book was dull in most places and to differnt from the movie wich was also bad, I think that poeple would find it to unrealistic and not belive a word there is thank you and good night peace out lololol I didnt like any of it but the end and then Ishut the book though it dose make a good door jam… Read Full Review
Written on: 19/06/2010 by Taromon (2 reviews written)
Stormbreaker is very well-plotted and wittily written, but somehow feels emotionally flat. The first few chapters are brilliant but it goes a little downhill when Alex Rider arrives at Sayle Enterprises; there are no likeable characters besides Alex himself, and therefore no-one for him to interact with and express his feeling to. The only secondary character I did like was Nadia Vole, but in the climax she suddenly became an evil maniac which didn't suit her character at all, and it felt as… Read Full Review
Written on: 20/10/2009 by ClaudiaNina08 (1 review written)
I thought it was a great book, i read it a couple years ago and decided to read it again for an english assignment. it keeps you on the edge of your seat and once you start, you just can't stop. stormbreaker is one of my favourite books everr (:
the plots were a little over exagerated, like it would never happen but it had a great ending that made up for everything. all in all, it was an awesome book and i'd read it again. anthony horowitz is a great author. i'd deffs recommend his books to my… Read Full Review
Written on: 27/02/2009 by vickiticky (1 review written)
Great storyline, and good it was a teenager as the main character and someone good, rather than hanging round on the streets. Some of the parts were a bit too over the top, but that is just my opinion. Anthony Horowitz, Stormbreaker is an excellent film, thriller for any age. FABULOUS!!!… Read Full Review
Written on: 03/10/2008
I love Anthony Horowitz, I've read a lot of his books, and i can say that 'Stormbreaker' was not a letdown, it lived up to what i expected… Read Full Review
Written on: 23/06/2008
Strombreaker is a great book. All the action will keep you reading and since there isn't any romance Alex isn't distracted from his job… Read Full Review
Written on: 25/03/2008 by sarahboot (1 review written)
I loved Anthony Horowitz, Stormbreaker, and last Christmas i got the film and its only march 25th and ive watched it 7 times!i would recommend this to all spy lovers and it was this book that got me totally hooked into the whole series! This book is INCREDIBLE i recommend it to anyone!… Read Full Review
Written on: 18/12/2007
Anthony Horowitz, Stormbreaker is exciting, action packed, full of action waiting to happen in the book a really great book to read! a great, enjoyable book, a good writer who wrote a good book. Not much a bad point but you had to wait a while for the first bit of action… Read Full Review
Written on: 25/07/2006 by Akkarin01 (11 reviews written)
Anthony Horowitz, Stormbreake - This is a really good book. Its fast paced, interesting and lively. I would reccomend it to anyone who likes James Bond, but it would appeal to anyone, although it does have a semi predictable ending which is repeated throughout the books… Read Full Review
Written on: 22/03/2006 by gwgzzta max (1 review written)
Anthony Horowitz, Stormbreaker - Ian Rider, (Alex's Uncle) worked for MI6, and he was killed on a mission on Herr Sayle from Sayle Enterprises. He meets Alan (No, not James!) Blunt, and he & Mrs Jones assign him to training, which leads to carrying on Ian Rider's mission. He soon gets into excitement and danger, like being nearly killed in the long grass!! Or even fights against the Physalia Physallis Octopus… Read Full Review
Written on: 31/05/2006
It's not an Octapus it's a jelly fish...
Written on: 31/07/2005 by Freezer (1 review written)
I can relate with the feelings Alex has,whether he is in danger or not. The book has alot of twists and if you try to guess them you will only be wrong as the author has done an incredible job hiding the truth from you. P.S the ending is amazing!… Read Full Review
Written on: 24/07/2005 by choward (1 review written)
I think Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz is an excelent book, I would recomend it to ANYONE! It is easy to understand and has an AMAZING plot! If you want a book this is your one! Its the best book I have EVER read! I'm going to have to read the rest of Anthony Horovits's books now i've read this great one… Read Full Review
Written on: 18/10/2004 by brodie (1 review written)
Anthony Horowitz, Stormbreaker - Alew Ryder was just an average fourteen year old, who has been raised by his uncle, because his parents died when he was young, but then his uncle mysteriously dies and he gets sucked into the world of spies, espionage and sabotage! With twists all through the book, it will keep you guessing again and again… Read Full Review
Written on: 08/04/2004 by Angel in diguise (1 review written)
Alex rider is a reluctant new comer to the spy federation in order to save the world and what is in it from ingenious criminals. I highly recommend Anthony Horowitz's Stormbreaker… Read Full Review
Written on: 29/03/2004 by MogZy (1 review written)
Anthony Horowitz's Stormbreaker!!! Alex Rider's life is turned upside down, no father no mother and when his uncle dies and he learns he was a top spy for MI6 he gose on a mission... the mission his Dad was killed on... he follows his Dad's foot steps through coal mines librarys and all sorts. He also has some real cool gadgets :)… Read Full Review
Written on: 17/03/2004 by lepommedeterre (1 review written)
Anthony Horowitz, Stormbreaker Review; Alex Rider a teenage boy is brought in by the Special Operations Division of M16 after his guardian's sudden death. He is taken to a training camp and told he is to go on a spy mission only after completing a third of the training needed. He is sent to a organization which is meant to be giving the country these free computers they invented only M16 doesn't believe it is the great deal it's made out to be. Alex goes undercover and very nearly gets caught a… Read Full Review
Written on: 03/03/2004 by Firestarter (1 review written)
Anthony Horowitz, Stormbreaker Review; Alex rider is the 14 year old nephew of a secret-agent. All too soon he is sent to finish the job his uncle had started. That is to find out if there is something evil about a small man giving out advanced computers called stormbreakers to every school in England for free (which by the way doesn`t sound suspicious at all)… Read Full Review
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I recently lost my four front teeth in a traumatic fall. I would like some advice about choosing between a bridge and implants. I want the final outcome to come out as natural as possible, but I am concerned because I already have periodontal disease and recession in this area. I have read online about gum grafting under a dental bridge to achieve a natural look. Would this be my best option or would implants and grafting be better?
Dental Implants A Good Options For A Traumatic Fall If I Have Periodontal Disease and Recession?
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Dental Implants vs. Bridge for Traumatic Injuries
There is no controversy. Dental implants are the best way to restore a natural smile, but there are many factors to consider before making a final decision. If your periodontal disease is arrested and your oral hygiene is excellent, then the remaining teeth need to be evaluated for their longevity. If your remaining teeth are sound, then 2 implants spaced apart can be a perfect solution for replacing your anterior teeth. This implant Oren bridge will be a better option than 4 individual mplants . Although gum grafting can be done to build up the tissue it may be unnecessary. On the other hand, if there is much bone loss, you may be a candidate for all on 4 or another procedure as a more complete solution.
Implants are superior to bridge
Implants are certainly the superior option, specially if you have periodontal disease and compromised remaining teeth. Bone and soft tissue grafting techniques can help restore missing tissue volume and help create as natural as final result as possible. There are some limitation however that your surgeon can discuss with you more.
Web reference: http://www.facialart.com/our-practice/dental-procedures-oral-surgery/teeth-replacement-by-dental-implants-in-bethesda-maryland-d
Anterior implant reconstruction after trauma
In the cases after infection or trauma when the upper anterior teeth are damaged and possible bony defect can affect the aesthetics, precise and comprehensive treatment planning should be done. This cases should be addressed by specialists like prosthodontist, periodontist or oral surgeon. In these cases multiple procedures can be required like soft tissue (gum) grafting. And even in the situation when the bridge is done on the natural teeth - additional gum grafting always gives better results. The reconstruction on implants is always a more viable choice, however you need to be careful choosing your doctors. Anterior reconstruction when done with mistakes can become a complete disaster.
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Dental Implants Are A Great Option For Lost Teeth From Trauma
Dental Implants are propbaly the best option for missing teeth, BUT you must address the periodontal disease first. Even a bridge is not a good choice until your periodontal disease is under control. If you have severe periodontal disease this may necessiatate more teeth being removed. If the perio disease is minor you should easily get it under control, easpecially if it is only localized. If you have recession, this will have to be addressed at the time of implants as well. You very well may need bone grafting and soft tissue grafting prior to dental implant placement to prepare the area for an ideal esthetic outcome. Without photos it is difficult to give you any more info. I would opt for implants once the area is free of disease. They should last you the rest of your life if maintained properly where a bridge has an avg life of 5-7 years and then ytou will need more teeth removed or root canals. Its a domino effect. Hope this helps
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Dental Implants or a Bridge with Periodontal Disease
Neither option is good if you have periodontal disease. You must take care of that disease prior to any permanent restoration or you are inviting failure. I suggest you wear a temporary "flipper" or partial removable bridge until the periodontal disease is cured and totally under control. At that point, if there is a lot of bone loss on the ridge, then a bridge would be a more estheic restoration than implants, assuming you have strong enough bone and teeth to support a bridge.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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In a country that has long been dedicated to the ideal of a nation "of the people, by the people and for the people," our Constitution is so written that the presidential candidate who gets the most votes from the people is not necessarily elected as president. In the election of 2000, Al Gore got a half-million more votes for president than George W. Bush, but Bush was elected because he got more votes in the Electoral College.
The Electoral College, as it was first envisioned, was entirely different from what it is today. Present-day electors are just a rubber stamp pledged to vote for a given candidate of a given party. Originally, the Constitution decreed:
Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress: but no Senator or Representative, or Person holding an Office of Trust or Profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector.
The electors were to meet in their respective states. They were to cast two votes for president — at least one for someone who was not a resident of their state. The results were to be transmitted to the president of the U.S. Senate. The person getting the most votes would be elected as president provided he gets a majority of all the votes cast.
The Constitution then spells out the proper procedure in cases where the leading candidate did not get a majority of the electors' votes.
The process revolved around electors who were generally distinguished citizens not pledged in advance to any candidate. They were free souls and not just meaningless names on a ballot — as it is today. Indeed, our present method is a stark contradiction of both the letter and spirit of the original intent.
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Understanding High-Pressure Systems

Sailing in light air demands more concentration, but by monitoring larger-scale weather features, a crew can usually avoid the most fickle winds.

The maxi-catamaran Club Med attempted to set a record from NY to the Lizard off the UK in the summer of 2000. On its first day out, winds were very light and the boats speed was slow, even coming to a stop at times. An onboard report stated, "The crew is having to apply all their concentration on keeping the boat going. It's good training for The Race where we will also have to cope with areas of high pressure."
High pressure, with its lack of wind, is not the preferred condition for a multihull designed to go fast! All sailors need to understand and cope with areas of high pressure" because under a high-pressure system there is a conspicuous lack of wind. I am not sure there is any good training methodology for dealing with lack of wind on a sailboat.

High-pressure areas exist where air descending from the upper atmosphere meets the earths surface and moves outward. High pressure can bring warm or cold temperatures depending where they form, but they always bring clear weather because of their low humidity, which minimizes cloud formation.

Sailors view high-pressure systems warily since they bring light winds or calms. There is, however, a band of dependable wind near a highs perimeter. These dependable winds are found within a pressure gradient indicated on the surface by tight surface isobar lines as well as flow pattern at the upper air 500-mb level. Visualize a pebble dropped in a pond and the resulting waves propagating outward. There is calm water in the center where the pebble fell and a band of ripples emanating outward. These ripples are the equivalent of winds moving outward around high pressure.

The isobars following this high are close together, indicating that consistent and well developed winds will fill in once the high continues moving offshore.

There is always a strong gradient near a highs perimeter because as air moves out from a highs center its motion changes from convective (vertical) to advective (horizontal). An easy way to visualize location of this pressure gradient is to examine a high in cross section. Where the sides of a high-pressure mound are steep is where isobars are close together and winds consistent and well developed.
Every ocean basin has an area of high pressure sitting over it, which grows, shrinks, and shifts its position daily as well as seasonally in response to the influx of air from aloft. Ocean regions each have their own high pressure because ocean water temperatures are stable, allowing upper air to descend and spread outward. Highs over land on the other hand are transient since land heats up and cools down daily and seasonally, and does not always allow air to descend from aloft. In the summertime, for example, it is rare to see strong high pressure over northern hemisphere land masses since the sun is beating down and warming the land, causing surface air to heat and rise. This diminishes the ability of air from aloft to descend.

"Knowing where the high sits is critical in avoiding a hurricane in your ocean."

Northeast and southeast tradewinds in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans come from the semi-permanent highs inhabiting those waters. These highs normally exist as a single system, but are often split by intruding cold fronts attached to more northerly low-pressure systems. When a strong cold front intrudes into one of these semi-permanent highs, it often splits it into two high-pressure systems. When this occurs it is often possible to sail through what was the middle of the original high without loosing wind.
During the Northern Hemisphere hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) tropical systems must move west under the Atlantic or Pacific high pressure before they can re-curve to the north. Knowing where the high sits is critical in avoiding a hurricane in your ocean.
Using high-pressure systems to advantage requires finding the band of strong winds at its perimeter and staying within its borders. There are several strategies used to accomplish this depending on boat speed and movement of weather systems.

By keeping continuous track of the barometer, a vessel can locate and stay within the more consistent winds along the perimeter of a high.

A barometer is likely the most important instrument for locating and staying within a highs wind flow. A recording barometer, preferably one that continuously displays readings, is highly useful. Several models of reliable electronic barometers that display pressure on a screen are available, which is nice because they enable sailors to accurately monitor the location within a highs wind flow.

Satellite imagery, both infrared and visible, assists in locating high-pressure areas. High-pressure centers have few upper level clouds and scattered puffy cumulus clouds at the surface. Consistent cloud banding exists along a highs perimeter and this is where wind is found. Perimeter clouds align themselves with wind flow and are called cloud streets. Where distinct and well-defined individual clouds are seen there is certain to be consistent surface winds.

On 500-mb upper-air charts, strong surface winds are found beneath well-formed upper-level ridges. Tight and parallel 500-mb contour lines, also called iso-height lines, support well-developed surface winds. When a high-pressure system contains cold, dense air, its increased tendency to sink permits surface wind speed to average 30 to 50 percent of upper-level winds. For example, a 50-knot upper level wind is reflected in 15 to 25-knot surface wind.

Fast moving boats can often overtake high-pressure systems and sail right through them, whereas weather systems generally move over the path of a slower boat. If a high is stationary, a course optimizing wind speed and direction must be determined as the system is approached. Remember that in the Northern Hemisphere high-pressure systems rotate clockwise, and in the Southern Hemisphere counterclockwisecourses need to be planned accordingly.

Fast-moving boats can overtake high-pressure systems and sail through them, but the rest of us will have to endure the lighter winds as a high moves through our region.

Surface high-pressure systems supported by well-developed upper-level ridges are called blocking highsthe term blocking is used because these strong highs, with central pressures of 1030 mb and often as high as 1050 mb, block the west-to-east flow of weather systems. Blocks essentially prevent the circular flow of air around the earth and can be useful since they provide predictable weather for several days or weeks. But they also dam up warm and cold air, possibly leading to the subsequent development of strong low-pressure systems.
Highs are the weather counterparts to low-pressure systems and are central characters in ocean sailing. Every sailor needs to locate and track the movement of their oceans high, be it the Azores-Bermuda High, Pacific High, South Atlantic High, or Indian Ocean High in order to optimize their route. I recommend taking a daily look at the surface and 500-mb analysis charts posted by the Marine Prediction Center (www.mpc.ncep.noaa.gov) and watching The Weather Channel to become more familiar with highs. Their annotated satellite imagery clearly shows where highs are found. Remember, unless you are looking for flat calm conditions without any wind, stay away from the center of a high.

Suggested Reading:
Low-Pressure Systems by Michael Carr
Understandi ng Weather as a Global Interaction by Michael Carr
Surface Weather Overview by Michael Carr

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