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By LINDA HALL
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WOOSTER DISTRICT -- The time has come, in the lives of each of the three Wooster board candidates, to run for a seat.
On the ballot competing for two seats are local attorneys Renee Jackwood and Robert Reynolds, and Denise Parker, an adjunct faculty member of the University of Akron Wayne College and president of Medical Practice Services Inc.
"I have been interested in serving on the board for quite some time," said Jackwood, having fulfilled other commitments and completed service on other boards.
Jackwood and her children are graduates of Wooster High School, and she described the district as "great."
Reynolds also has been interested in seeking a board seat.
"A product of Wooster City Schools," Reynolds said his two children as well received a good education in the district, and his wife is a long-time teacher and coach in Wooster.
"I was really involved in the kids' activities when they were in school," he said. "Now I've got the time to be involved in different aspects (other than Booster Club or the PTA)."
Parker's affiliation with the district stems from the "excellent" education that the younger two of her four children attending school in Wooster are receiving.
"(Superintendent) Dan Good has done an awesome job. I do think the schools are excellent, too," Parker said.
"The challenge will be to continue (excellence)," Jackwood said, citing her concern over insufficient state funding. "I think we're going to be required to do more with less."
The funding issue is not yet dead. "The Supreme Court has spoken," Jackwood said. "We have to be ready to implement what the legislature comes up with (as a solution) -- good, bad or indifferent."
"As a parent, I have been disappointed with some of the (budget) cuts implemented in 2004," Jackwood said, particularly as related to music and lack of funding to transport the high school marching band to all the away games.
"That's a cut that has been sorely absorbed," she said, pointing out that this year the Athletic Booster Club and Music Parents paid to send the band to two of the away games.
"I don't think it speaks well for the district when the band doesn't show up at an away game," Jackwood said.
Her other major concern is personnel, calling it "our most vital resource."
"We're always going to feel it when we cut that," she said. "We can't cut that any further."
Although many of the 2004 budget reductions resulted from a failed levy rather than a response to state funding, level funding in the face of rising costs, Jackwood said, makes school funding "first and foremost a priority."
"Our community demands excellence," she said, which in turn demands "funding, funding, funding, funding."
It's a given state standards will have to be met or exceeded in "a very tight budgetary environment," Reynolds said.
Alternative funding is necessary to make up for diminished state funding, according to Parker, who said she recently spoke with state Sen. Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster) about replacing "state funds that are drying up. That is something that needs to be looked at."
In her opinion, enlisting the assistance of business and industry is one of the "creative" ways to seek other sources of revenue. Advertising revenue is a possibility and has already been used by schools.
"At least our district is considering options," which hopefully will stave off raising taxes, she said.
Financial management practices "already set in place (by the district) need to be continued," Parker said.
"I think the financial issue is the biggest (one) facing our district and other districts in Ohio," Parker said. "We need to keep (school funding) in front of the legislature."
School funding will remain an ongoing issue, Reynolds said. Particularly as a result of the transition in the tax structure, "It's going to change all the time."
"We need to have very good people in place in the administration," he said -- referring to Treasurer Bonnie Weltlich West as an example -- to respond to those changes.
"It's not like we ever reach a solution, and we're done, and it's going to be a stable environment," Reynolds said. "We need to be prepared to react and respond."
Local control of school funding is minimal, according to Reynolds, but once decisions are handed down from the state, "we have a lot of control over how we respond," he said.
Even though it may sound "awfully simplistic," district administrators must "keep a close watch on expenditures and try to maximize revenue."
"I think they've done a pretty good job at all of that," Reynolds said.
Reporter Linda Hall can be reached at (330) 264-1125, Ext. 2230, or e-mail email@example.com.


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Your going to gain about 50 cfm of flow on the intake and the exhaust on an aftermarket head versus a stock 390 FE. Granted even +50 on a head that flows 200I and 130E is still quite poor even compared to a stock small block chevy of the time.
My statement was take the stock heads off and bolt on a set of aftermarket heads. You'll make more power low mid and high. Much better than a stroker with a stock set of heads. Nothing was ever said about ported heads versus stock aftermarket heads. In stock form the FE head is as poor a flowing head as you can find.
I guess I can't even fathom a balls to the walls motor with stock casting Ford heads. If we build a balls to the walls BBF Ford motor it had BETTER spin out 900+ on the dyno for a motor that can be run on the street but mainly for track use. A track only balls to the walls BBF race motor better do 1200 to the wheels.
I'm not arguing or bashin but in our shop if a pair of cylinder heads for a BBF balls to the walls motor aint flowing 400 CFM range, it aint balls to the walls in our book.
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Yesterday I got a pair of Zigmahornets built by Dave Merrill himself. I paid little enough for these I thought why not "try" a few things with these.......then I got to thinking about Dave (who was a good friend of a friend of mine). Would he approve of me "tampering" with his creation.....I'm still undecided but brings me to my main thought.......
It seems as if the "audio world" loses a lot of class act people way to early. The numbers are staggering when you think about people who have contributed a hand full of amazing products and at their peak.....they pass. I think for now I'll just enjoy Dave's work as he intended it.
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There are no songs in the latest Disney animated feature, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, but there are lots of explosions. And while I miss the catchy tunes I heard in The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, nothing gets my attention like things blowing up. Atlantis starts slow but soon quickens to video-game speed, with rapidly flying vehicles navigating tunnels and things exploding.
The plot is unremarkable. In 1914, a crew of characters locate the mythical lost city of Atlantis, which sank into the ocean several millennia ago. Still, these characters offer a welcome attempt at race and gender diversity; while there is some heavy ethnic stereotyping, much of it at least shows the characters in a compassionate light. For example, the one character who is identified as black is a big, smiling, happy man; he is also a competent, caring doctor not a likely prospect for a 1914 expedition organized by a wealthy white man, but hey, this is Disney. The Chicana character is small, tough, and ready for a fight, but she is also smart, self-assured, and genius with machine engines. The actors who give voice to these animated bodies do an excellent job. Michael J. Fox is convincing as hero Milo Thatch, and Florence Stanley is excellently dry as the chain-smoking "office administrator" of the crew. The dialogue is clever, with some good jokes for kids and for grown-ups too, thanks, probably, to the writing credit of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Joss Whedon.
Atlantis: the Lost Empire
Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise
voices of Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Cree Summer, Don Novello, Phil Morris, Claudia Christian, David Ogden Stiers, John Mahoney, Jim Varney, Leonard
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The story follows hapless low-level Smithsonian employee Milo Thatch. The grandson of a great explorer who had dreams of discovering Atlantis, Milo is trained as a linguist and a cartographer, a nerdy, clumsy fellow who lives alone with his cat. And yet, he is truly Atlantis-obsessed and has a reputation among the bigwigs at his office as being kind of mad. There are two kinds of people in the Disney universe that surrounds Atlantis. Not Atlanteans and Americans no, these tribes are rather similar. Instead, there are angularly drawn people who seem superhuman and have excellent posture.
Then there are the rest of the folks: people drawn with curves, slouches, bellies, and other-than-model proportions. The first group is bad. The second group is good. Atlanteans are dark-skinned and curvaceous (rather than angular). They seem kind of African or Aboriginal tribal, signified by their artwork and the film's score. But, being located near Iceland, they are all platinum-headed with very straight hair not just very light blond, but silver, like Lil' Kim and RuPaul. The Atlantean king's lovely daughter, Princess Kida (Cree Summer), is the love interest in Atlantis, and so is allowed to be an exception. She's got model good looks (if you go for the fully made-up Lil' Kim type), but enough body curves to allow her to fit into the soft-lined benevolent gang. Plus, with her gigantic, expressive eyes and long lashes, she couldn't be anything but Disney saccharine sweet. She's strong and agile, but there's not much to Kida.
Scrawny Milo is also of the second type, which means that he's properly grateful when he's invited to head up an expedition to find Atlantis by his deceased grandfather's buddy, a wealthy old man named Preston J. Whitmore, well-voiced as a crazy old coot by John Mahoney. Whitmore has gathered a motley crew to make this journey. Running the endeavor are John Wayne-like Commander Lyle T. Rourke (James Garner) and his trusty, busty sidekick Helga Sinclair (Claudia Christian). Also along are a Chicana teenager in baggy pants named Audrey Ramirez (Jacqueline Obradors); Italian-American firebug Vinny Santorini (Don Novello); strong, strapping African American/Native American Doctor Sweet (Phil Morris); French digging expert and general freak Gaetan Moliere (Corey Burton); and Cookie the cowboy cook (Jim Varney). Milo doesn't know this at first, but everyone else is in it for the money. By the end, the characters who are either colorful (Cookie) or non-white ethnic (everyone but the commander and Helga) help Milo to save Atlantis. How they do this, however, remains murky. It has something to do with some crystal or energy or power force, the kings from Atlantis' past, and some robots that sank into the ocean.
Despite the troubles in Atlantis and the lack of explanation as to why it is the way it is, it is obviously preferable to surface life. There are two locations in this film: Washington DC and Atlantis. Washington, DC is south of New York and full of stuffed shirts and evasive, monocle-wearing bureaucrats. Washington is not fun. Atlantis, however, is in an air pocket under the ocean off the coast of Iceland and full of scantily clad characters who spend their time fishing and generally being joyous. There are also fast moving vehicles, adventure, and excitingly apocalyptic occurrences. But, just as Washington is not always happy-land, so too there is a dark side to Atlantis. Kashekim Nedakh (Leonard Nimoy), the king of Atlantis, is growing old no surprise after a few thousand years. His wife was long ago taken by a mysterious force, in what looked to me like an alien abduction, X-Files-style, occurring just as Atlantis sank into the water. It's a bit confusing why this happened to the Queen. There is some explanation about the king using the mysterious force as an instrument of war instead of just for generating power (a message to the Bush administration regarding nuclear power?), but it is never entirely explained. The culture of Atlantis is dying because nobody knows how to read, having forgotten since the big sinking. Enter Milo, the cunning linguist who knows how to read Atlantean.
The king's lovely daughter, Kida, who in these long years has become a young woman with huge eyes, bulbous breasts, a miniscule waist and Jennifer Lopez-like ass, falls for Milo. She gets fused with the power crystal, which requires human life to continue to exist and provide energy for Atlantis. (I suppose people could count as a renewable energy source.) It is really nice that Milo and Kida end up in a loving relationship and are likely to live happily ever after, but it is a bit disturbing that some white guy comes in and saves an entire culture by "discovering" it. The fact that Milo is teaching Kida about her own culture should raise some eyebrows, though it is swell that the explorers who end up fighting for the forces of good also end up quite wealthy. But plundering and destroying with good intentions is still not very nice: the physical destruction of the undersea world that occurs as a result of the expedition seems quite a high price to pay for a date, or even for a lasting relationship. Milo is oblivious to all this. Basically, he's gone native, hoping to teach Atlanteans how to be good and productive Atlanteans, as if moving out of D.C. and wearing a loincloth getting back to someone else's nature is all he needs to feel he belongs. As he geek, he should have fit in in Washington just fine.
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Can't help ya.....
Other than check to see that everything is tight.
I've often thought the little weaver k2.5 was about perfect for the 336, so I bought one some time ago (last year). I 've been using it, and like the size, weight and field of view. I do, however, have a problem: The adjustments are wacked... four clicks SHOULD be 1" at 100. Sometimes its no change at all. Other times its 3 " or something equally inconsistent.
Is anyone else having similar problems with these little weavers? Its too bad... they are awesome little scopes for leverguns otherwise.
Can't help ya.....
Other than check to see that everything is tight.
I've gotten into the habit thru the years of giving the adjustment turret a few gentle whacks with a cartridge after every adjustment. In many scopes, especially old ones, the adjustments aren't smooth, and the crosshair may get a bit hung up. Recoil (or a gentle whack) will cause the mechanism to jump and settle into its new position.
"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" Micah 6:8
What Pisgah said. A couple of gentle taps with a cartridge or similar. I do it on any scope when I make adjustments. I was sighting in a .30-30 recently with a 1.5-5 Redfield on it, and it was doing the same thing. The taps seemed to help the consistency of the changes.
Tapping a scope to settle its innerds after an adjustment can help. I've found it's even better to approach the adjustments from the same direction each time, turning the screws IN (clockwise) is best.
The cause of the problem is slack, or "backlash", in the adjustment screws. Approaching the desired goal from clockwise seems to pretty well exceed, and therefore take up, the normal "slop" in the adjustment turret of many scopes, espacially the less costly ones.
In practice, the way it works is if you need to turn the adjustment screw clockwise a couple of clicks, just do it. However, if you need to change the scope a couple of clicks to the left, first turn maybe a full turn to the left and then turn to the right until you are two clicks to the left of the origianal position.
These guys are in El Paso, TX and they will take care of your K2.5.
I have two K2.5s, two K3s, a K4W, and a K6, all from the "El Paso Weaver" days.
Frank Ruiz and his crew will take care of your repair and refurbishing needs...good people to deal with.
"Hunt close, then get closer."
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The good thing about the excellent steel tube Weavers is that they can be rebuilt to new by the Weaver Scope Repair Service, El Paso Texas.
I have a bunch of them all rebuilt, all perfect. My favorites are the K3's and my K4 with dot recticle.
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As several have said, send the scope to Frank. I don't think he charges much more than $35 to R&R a fixed power scope.
They have fixed two K4s, one K2.5, and two V4.5 scopes.
May the Bonnie Blue wave forever
I likewise have a K2.5 Weaver on my 336C in .35 Rem and find it to be an outstanding scope for this rifle. I bought mine new 5 years ago and it has served me superbly. I had no problems with it and this rifle/scope combo consistently shoots sub-MOA at 75 yards. I've taken a number of deer and a bear with it. I would suggest that you do what the other members suggested and lightly tap the turrets.
Incidentally, I had an older Weaver scope reconditioned by Weaver Scope repair in El Paso and they did a fine job. Love those old K4's. I love Weaver scopes period. Enjoy that scope. :lol:
Good shooting.
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For the past 3 years, I've had the privilege of updating readers on the whys, the hows, and the wherefores of digital photography in dentistry. I've done so with a fairly standard approach in hopes of summarizing the key information necessary for a dentist to get started in this exciting area. This year I've decided to take a slightly different approach.
Having co-moderated an online digital dental photography forum as well as having received countless e-mails from dentists with very good questions, I've developed a basis for knowing whats foremost on the minds of dentists in this arena. Over the past 4 to 5 years, it has become apparent that dental digital photography (DDP) has its own list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). In this article, I'll concentrate on what I consider to be the top 5 most frequently asked questions. In doing so, I'll bet that I cover what dentists most want to know about DDP. If you're already practicing DDP, then you might still pick up a couple of tips. If you haven't pulled the trigger yet, the top 5 FAQs are a must read before venturing into the digital danger zone, an area where digital dollars can be unwisely spent.
Let's cut to the chase and explore, in no particular order, DDP's top 5 FAQs.
"I'm ready to do some spending on digital imaging for both marketing and practical use. Will I be better served by an intraoral video camera (IOC), a digital still camera (DSC), or both, and how can I keep the cost down?"
|Figure 1. Video out jack and a digital SLR.
|Figure 2. Digital still displayed on video screen via video out cable.
This question has spawned much debate over the years. I usually answer like this: while both technologies can have a place in dentistry, the DSC offers versatility and start-up ease as its strong suit. Moreover, the video out jack found in those digicams most suited to dentistry enable them to emulate an IOC (Figures 1 and 2). While it is true that posterior imaging will often require the use of a mirror to capture an image, this can be quickly learned. The properly equipped digital still camera, owing to superior imaging capabilities (read: higher resolution images), will allow for unlimited shot possibilities: full arches, quadrants, single-tooth images, smiles, full portraits, etc. This all happens with a perspective and color rendition that is seen as true to life by our patients. Contrast this with typical IOC views that are often mildly distorted and lacking in deeply saturated color.
While IOC emulation is an easy way to get the ball rolling, nothing increases marketing power more than a chairside PC, monitor, and digital card reader able to bring your DSC images to life quickly. The co-diagnosis that takes place as a result of operatory-PC enabling results in treatment acceptance that will take a practice to a new level of production. Other advantages of the DSC include easy operatory portability, easier saving and printing of images (ie, doesn't require an integrated PC capture device), less start-up cost, and the option of recreational use.
Don't mistake these re-marks as discounting the use of an IOC in ones practice. In fact, I operate both systems in practice, finding my RFsystems Lab wireless SS24 IOC a fast way to capture the likes of a fractured maxillary second molar. It doesn't require mirrors and produces enough image accuracy for my patient to recognize. When it comes to treatment planning and presentation, however, the IOC simply doesn't hold up to a digital still camera for the reasons outlined above. In the evolution of techno-acquisition, proper use and early implementation of a DSC may likely create revenues that will allow the addition of a complementary IOC system farther down the road.
"I just received a Nikofujiama digital camera for Christmas. Can I use this camera for dental photography?"
Heres the answer in a nutshell: in most instances, ineffectively. While a nondental-equipped digital may easily capture an effective portrait and possibly a serviceable anterior retracted or smile image, it will do so inconsistently and will likely fail altogether when attempting to photograph the posterior recesses of the mouth. Any camera system to be used for dentistry, whether film or digital, requires a light source in very close proximity to the working surface of the lens (visualize a ring flash). This is needed to prevent shadows from destroying an attempted image of, say, a first molar hidden deep in the recesses of the mouth. Additionally, the camera needs to be able to attenuate the flash so that close-up imaging isn't washed out and devoid of detail. This dictates a light-sensing system that knows when just enough light has exposed the subject. And, of course, macro-optics are a must. Putting all these requirements together, and thus attaining a shot at consistent and predictable photo imaging, is a must. Off-the-shelf, general consumption, digital cameras rarely put all of these requirements in place. The solution is to byte the bullet and obtain a system reputed to be up to the task of dental photography, of which there are several that I can recommend.
"Then what kind of camera should I get and where should I get it?"
|Figure 3. Digital single-lens reflex camera.
|Figure 4. Digital point-and-shoot camera.
I'm happy to report that the answer to this question has evolved into making a relatively simple decision. Do you want the digital version of the classic single-lens reflex camera (SLR) that enables you to look through an optical viewfinder and see exactly what the lens is seeing? Or would you prefer a point-and-shoot camera that dictates image composition via an LCD display on the back of the camera (Figures 3 and 4)? Both types are capable of rendering images that are indiscernible from one another when properly exposed.
|Figure 5. The Photomed macro-diffuser add-on for converting a point-and-shoot to a digital dental camera.
|Figure 6. The picture-in-picture focusing aid on the Canon G6.
The point-and-shoot camera (PAS) is lightweight (usually in the 3-lb range) and diminutive in size, lends itself to recreational use, and is a lower cost even when equipped with the necessary lighting and magnification accessories. A prototypical example of such a camera is the Canon G6, a 7.1-megapixel PAS. When equipped with a Photomed macrodiffuser device (Figure 5), it offers beautiful images but will rely upon manual focus to produce a sharp image. This need is assisted by an ingenious picture-in-picture (PIP) view that magnifies the center portion of your subject for a close-up view (Figure 6). After a brief learning curve, excellent images can be obtained on a consistent basis. The Photomed device combines the needed macro lens and lighting control surfaces to en-sure consistently exposed images.
|Figure 7. The Canon 20D digital SLR.
The digital SLR is heavier (8 lb and up), larger, more expensive, less appealing for recreational use due to its form factor, and to a certain degree is more likely to intimidate the new user. However, it is generally faster to use due to easier focusing and built-in microprocessors that accelerate image capture and processing. The Canon Digital Rebel and 20D (8.1 megapixels) are such cameras. When equipped with a Canon 100-mm macro zoom lens and an MR-14EX ring flash, they will provide beautifully exposed dental images faster than you could have ever thought possible (Figure 7). There is a reason for this. This same reason is why the Canon family of digitals has been so widely embraced by the dental community. When all parts of the system are Canon, the flash automatically knows how much light to shed on the subject, regardless of the distance from the subject. The through-the-lens (TTL) light-sensing feature enables the photographer, if he or she so chooses, to use the camera lens auto-focus setting, making the SLR system nothing more than a compose, point, and shoot camera. In dentistry, the only changes necessary are between 2 f-stops one for close-ups and one for portraits. The camera will do the rest. Manual focus is still an option and will be needed in certain instances to produce consistent image size and perspective as is required, for example, for American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry-accreditation photography.
Suffice it to say that I am aware of countless dentists who employ either kind of camera system with great success. Both are tried and true. It just boils down to what feature or form factor appeals to you more.
As to where to buy, I always recommend that such purchases be made from a dealer that specializes in dental packages. Doing so will ensure properly matched components, complete systems, and cameras arriving set up and ready to go. Some of the better known vendors are photomed.net, lesterdine.com, calumetphoto.com, and normancameras.com. They have been serving the dental profession for many years.
Price should not be the only determining factor in making a purchase. Be sure to ask about loaners if your camera needs servicing. Find out who offers technical assistance and at what times it is available from your vendor. Ask how long after your purchase the dealer will remain your friend. Know what specifically is included in the kits offered. If possible, attend a regional meeting where these vendors are exhibiting so that you can meet who you are buying from and handle the varied models offered.
"What kind of printer should I get?"
This one goes hand-in-hand with FAQ No. 3. To be truly useful, hard copies (prints) are a must. Again, this, too, has gotten easy. Two classes of printer exist: the ubiquitous ink jet printer and the increasingly popular dye-sublimation printer.
Very capable ink jet printers are now available for under $200. This is simply astonishing given the quality of which they are capable. When you are willing to accept that your new printer is also an ink vending machine and designed to make you a steady ink customer (think soda machines), you will be treated to photo lab-quality prints generated on glossy stock that will make you look very photo savvy. I will also advise that the manufacturers inks generally work best with their own papers. (This is all part of the plan.) This will be manifested in prints that come out bone dry and colors that don't bleed into one another. You can sneak in other brands of paper, but results will not be as predictable for the less experienced user.
|Figure 8. Prototypical stand-alone ink jet, the Canon ip6000D.
Two types of ink jet printers exist. Stand alones can be operated independent of a PC due to their built-in film ports, LCD, and control panels. An excellent example of such a printer is the Canon Pixma ip6000d (Figure 8). This printer also can be operated through a PC and is suited to both photo and text applications. Those ink jet printers not incorporating the stand-alone features must be connected to a PC to become functional. Hewlett Packard, Epson, and Lexmark are among the other manufacturers that offer similar ink jet printers. The ubiquitous availability of the inks and papers necessary to keep printing makes the ink jet family convenient to keep supplied. Your local Staples or OfficeMax will almost always have what you need.
|Figure 9. Hi-Touchs 640PS dye-sublimation printer.
Dye-sub printers, such as the Canon CP and Hi-Touch lines, rely on proprietary ink cassettes and matching papers to produce their images. They, too, can operate independently of a PC, in stand-alone mode, or can be connected to a PC via a USB connection. They are suited to photos only, generally produce 4 x 6 prints of photo laboratory quality, and offer speed and small form factor as their chief advantages. They, too, are inexpensive, once again intended for ink/paper vending purposes (Figure 9). Unlike ink jet supplies, you will most likely need to re-supply your dye-sub from an authorized dealer, usually where you bought it.
I prefer dye-subs in the operatory and ink jets in the business or private offices of the dental setting. This is a good combination of functionality and convenience.
"Now that I've got it, what should I do with it?"
In answer to this question, keep in mind the age-old statement. The picture overwhelms the argument, or more customarily put. A picture is worth a thousand words. The incredible convenience and speed offered to us by implementation of a chairside digital photography system makes co-diagnosis the only way to fly. Do not present a complex treatment plan without first digitally recording the status quo and having it ready for doctor-to-patient show and tell. Even newbies, fresh out of dental school, can take a shortcut to establishing trust when their patients can see for themselves what the doctor is proposing to remedy. The impact on case acceptance is enormous.
|Figure 10. The cosmetic simulation as a powerful cosmetic marketing tool.
Taking that a step further, I've found that for those dentists interested in delving into cosmetic rehabilitation, anatomically based, realistic simulations, such as those rendered by Smile Vision (smilevision.com), will keep the doctors foot in the door. His or her proposed treatment will be positioned on the patients stack of elective spending items long after he or she has left the chair. Case acceptance can come to fruition as far along as 2 years after the presentation, so long as the digital before-and-after goes home with the patient (Figure 10).
I could go on, but space is limited. To find out the other 20 things that you can do with a digital camera, not to mention lots of tips on techniques and implementation, I'd suggest you look for a dental digital photo course given by yours truly or by a host of my colleagues in different parts of the country. Other events are often found in the pages of Dentistry Today in the, Seminars section of the magazine. If we cross paths, be sure to step forward and say hello. Above all, be patient with this new technology; once mastered, new doors will open to you. Have fun!


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This is the fictional story of the 1994 Murders in Vinton, Virginia
221 Pages that will capture your interest from beginning to end
This novel is the build-up to the crime and beyond
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|Blain Hodges, Teresa Hodges, and
their two young daughters were brutally murdered in their home in Vinton,
in August 1994. Earl Bramblett was
arrested, tried, convicted and executed for the crime. Author Douglas
Chandler Graham
is convinced Bramblett was framed
and is on a mission to find justice for Bramblett.
Smoke And Murders is a fictionalized account of the crime. Many of the characters are sketches of people close to the case. Except for the murders, much of the story is made up. Graham has included all the ingredients of a first rate, hard boiled mystery. From the crime scene on we meet corrupt cops, drug dealers, a careless medical examiner and a long list of intriguing, believable characters.
It is set in rural Virginia in a small town where the haves avoid the have-nots and gossip and speculation is the favorite pastime. The town elite demand a conviction and for the problem to go away. A State Police investigator has hand picked his suspect and quickly brings the mayor and local cops onside.
Graham draws on his considerable research of the evidence and knowledge of the case to form a plausible theory as to what he believes really happened. His hypothesis is played out in this fast paced, enjoyable read. He brings together all the players and cleverly sets the tone for the sequel, leaving the reader wanting more.
I highly recommend Smoke And Murders to fans of True Crime and Murder Mysteries and I look forward to the sequel, "Three Trailers Down" (November 2009).
Reviewed by WR Potter for Reader's Choice Reviews.
Smoke And Murders 5 Stars


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3 Drinks to Help Protect Your Skin (Page 2)
1. Green Tea
New research in the Journal of Nutrition gives us one more reason to sip this super drink. Women who drank 4 cups of green tea per day for 12 weeks lowered their risk of sunburn by 25 percent, plus their skin density and elasticity—qualities that make skin look younger—improved. According to the 2011 study, powerful antioxidants in green tea called catechins absorb UV light, protecting the skin.


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Cadets bring AFA ball to cancer patient
Memorial Hospital, Widefield shop help woman's dream come true
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A local woman couldn't attend the Air Force Academy ball Friday because of treatment for leukemia. So a group of cadets brought the ball to her.
Amber Moore, 18, is a graduate of Widefield High School. She was diagnosed with leukemia last fall and receives treatment for the disease. Joseph Abakunda, an Academy cadet from Rwanda, offered to take Moore to the ball. She accepted.
"I have a girlfriend back home, and I talked with her about it," said Abakunda. "We thought it was a good idea."
But Moore, who's received most of her treatment on an outpatient basis, had to be readmitted to Memorial Hospital. She said she'd be unable to attend.
What Moore didn't know, however, is that Abakunda and hospital officials were planning a surprise ball-type gathering near her room. The hospital provided food and decorations. Abakunda brought flowers and three fellow cadets for support.
"It's a dream come true," Moore said of the occasion. "I was disappointed about not going. Now, I feel like Cinderella. It pretty much turned my day around."
"We'd never met him before," Moore's parents said of Abakunda. "He asked us for his blessing. He seems like a nice young man."
A Widefield store, Once and Again Bridals, rented a formal gown to Moore for free.
"At first, the bill was $72," she said. "Then, they told me I didn't have to pay. They had three dresses, and this is the last one I tried on. They said it was perfect for me."
The cadets barely had enough time to visit with Moore before they had to return to the academy for the 3 p.m. ball.
Moore said her cancer is in remission, and she hopes to be cured after two more years of treatment.


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Re-Focused: Giants @ Cowboys, Week 14
Re-Focused: Giants @ Cowboys, Week 14
Exhausting. Fun. Unbelievable.
However you want to describe the New York Giants rollercoaster victory over the Dallas Cowboys, it doesn't change what was a quite remarkable contest to cap off a good day of football. Full of big plays, blown coverages and lead changes, this was the kind of game that didn't just live up to the billing; it surpassed it.
I'll get to the most impressive aspects of the game in detail shortly. Looking past the individual performances for a second, this game was as big a statement as either could make – that it happened in all three phases made it all the more memorable. What if Tony Romo connects with Miles Austin when he was open deep with 2:25 to go in the fourth quarter? What if the Dallas defense doesn't surrender two late touchdowns? What if Dan Bailey got his kick over the outstretched arm of Jason Pierre-Paul?
They didn't, and instead the Giants defense got Eli Manning the ball back with 2:12 left and he was able to lead one of the great comebacks of the 2011. That seems as good a place to start as any as we look at the key performances of note on both sides here.
New York Giants – Three Performances of Note
Magnificent Manning
Sometimes you go into a game that has been played and think perhaps more of a story has been made of something than it warrants. This was not one of those cases, as there simply aren't enough superlatives to describe just how good Eli Manning (+7.3 passing) was. The Giants QB overcame some horrendous drops (each of his leading receivers dropped significant balls) to orchestrate a miraculous 12 point comeback that will live long in the memory of any fan of top notch quarterback play. Manning consistently beat coverage regardless of how good it was, with superb ball placement connecting with receivers whether he stepped into a throw or was throwing it off his back foot. Normally I'd pick a single play which exemplified how a player did in the game. However, if you haven't seen this game, nothing other than watching every throw Manning makes will do his efforts proper justice.
Stepping Up but Still A Ways To Go
There's no denying that Jason Pierre-Paul (+1.7 defense, +2.0 special teams) is a difference maker. He added another two sacks to his season total, which stands at 12 after this game, forced a fumble with some great hustle and, of course, came up big with the blocked field goal that saw the Giants home. He still needs to focus on generating a more consistent pass rush even though he got the better of Doug Free for two sacks who gave up nothing else to the sophomore stud. The body of work doesn't quite match the highlight reels yet (it would be near impossible in that regard), but the Giants fans should be very excited at the prospect of getting even more out of the extremely talented sophomore.
Left Sided Woes
If you're a fan of the combination of David Diehl (-5.2) and Mitch Petrus (-3.9) you may want to look away now. Perhaps the two had an inkling of how good Manning would be and so they figured they'd make it more of a challenge. On a serious note, the duo were turnstiles against an active Dallas front that picked up a hit and 11 pressures on them. Diehl was particularly bad, with the hit he gave up to Victor Butler with 1:12 to go in the first half symbolizing the kind of day he had. Struggling at left guard, and struggling at left tackle here (despite being the starting left tackle from 2007 through 2010) for you have to wonder how much time he has left starting in the NFL.
Dallas – Three Performances of Note
A Star On the Rise
Regardless of how Dallas' season ends they will feel reassured in the knowledge that they've found a stud of a tackle for the future in the shape of the youngest player in the league, Tyron Smith (+2.9). The rookie right tackle has been exceptional all year and continued his excellent year by giving up just a single pressure, in addition to a +1.6 run blocking grade. It's rare to see a tackle come out and play so well, but Smith has been just that good. A move to the left side next year will surely provide him with some new challenges. If he handles the transition in the same manner that he's handled his move to the NFL coming from Southern California I'll be betting on him to succeed.
Coverage Concerns
It could have been a very different game had Dallas executed a little bit better on defense. First, you have the dropped interception by Terence Newman with 10:42 left in the first quarter. Second, you compound missed opportunities with a number of costly blown coverages (most notably the Mario Manningham touchdown). Newman (-1.7) was as big a culprit as any, even if his four receptions allowed on 10 balls thrown at him may appear to indicate a good game. In reality, he benefited from two dropped passes and he would have given up a first down on every reception he allowed. One of the reasons that Manning was as good as he was is that he was able to exploit the flaws in the Cowboys secondary throughout the game.
Persistent Pass Rush
The Cowboys didn't walk away with any sacks but don't be fooled. They pressured the quarterback far more consistently than their Giants counterparts did. Tormentors in chief were DeMarcus Ware (+3.8 pass rush) and Anthony Spencer (+2.6 pass rush) who picked up 11 pressures and one batted pass between them. Ware won't be happy with the two defensive offsides penalties he gave up, nor his substandard work in run defense. You can't fault Ware or Spencer for putting Manning in tricky positions during the game. Instead you have to credit how at ease Manning looked dealing with the pressure.
Games Notes
– The Giants only sent five men or more on seven occasions – one of which resulted in a touchdown.
– By contrast the Cowboys sent five or more 20 times, with the Giants not taking any sacks and picking up 234 yards in the air when they did.
– It's something that doesn't really show up, but for fans of fullback versus linebacker confrontations watch the first half and pay particular attention to how Henry Hynoski and Bradie James went at each other. That was a good contest that Hynoski (+1.7) won.
PFF Game Ball
One Man(ning) goes down, another steps up. Lets be clear here…Dallas sent quality pressure the Giants way but regardless of whether the coverage was good or bad, Eli Manning made the key plays. That was the difference in this one
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A new French twist on an old American favorite!
Here is the short how to video:
3 cups fresh peeled and sliced peaches
1 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
¾ cup buttermilk
¼ cup almonds
Grated nutmeg
¼ cup dark brown sugar
In a medium saucepan combine peaches, ½ cup sugar and lemon juice.
Bring to a simmer and remove from heat
In a small sauce pan melt the butter over medium/high heat swirling until just lightly browned
Pour butter into an 8X8 baking dish
Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, salt, baking powder mixing well
Pour in the buttermilk and combine until all ingredients are moistened. Do not over mix.
Pour the batter over the melted butter
Top with the peaches, almonds, brown sugar and nutmeg
Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 50-55 minutes


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Big Boy: Ice Prince Wears Same Givenchy Shirt As P Diddy To BET Awards
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Ice Prince is a good dresser, there is no denying that. Last night at the BET Awards Ice Prince proved he is on the same wavelength as his international peers when he rocked the same black and white Givenchy shirt with Diddy. Zamani is rocking the same clothes with Hip Hop moguls. Puffy wore the Givenchy shirt to the BET Awards after party while Ice wore his to his BET Party Don't hate, appreciate. Oh by the way congrats Ice Prince on your BET Award.
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John Travolta: 'Don't You Know Things Can Change, Things'll Go Your Way' [Lyrical]
I'm not sure why, but this photo reminds me of the Wilson Phillips video for "Hold On" when they're power-walking in their black outfits by the beach. I'm guessing John would be Carnie Wilson.
Don't you know things can change
Things'll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
Can you hold on
Can you hold on
Mmm… Can you hold on baby
Won't you tell me now
Hold on for one more day
Cause it's gonna go away
John Travolta arrives into Melbourne for the Grand Prix Press Conference at Melbourne Airport where he poses for photos with the grid girls and a formula one car Melbourne, Australia on 03/26/2010.
Watch the Wilson Phillips video for "Hold On" after the jump.


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Limerick National Bank, Limerick, ca. 1890
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Highlights from the history of what is perhaps the most popular tourist destination in Maine. The site was created by a partnership between MDI High School, Mount Desert Elementary School, and a number of supporting organizations: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor Historical Society, the Jesup Memorial Library, Great Harbor Maritime Museum, and the Maine Granite Industry Historical Society. Exhibits cover Northeast Harbor, the Granite industry, Bar Harbor's Building of Arts, the Green Mountain Railway, the Bryants and the Rockefellers, and steamboats.
The history of a town bordered by the Kennebec and Sandy Rivers as depicted by students from Skowhegan Area Middle School working in close proximity with members of the Skowhegan Historical Society. Exhibits include the Skowhegan Island, farming, log drives, Benedict Arnold's March, early settlement, Bloomfield Academy, Lakewood Theater, and the Abenakis.


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We live in the opening decade of the 21st century and one would assume that in an enlightened nation such as Sweden historic anti-semitism would long have been laid to rest, but a first grade reader appears to present a stereotype of Jews that Nazis would be glad to offer their students in the 1930s. A first grade book which is intended to help children read has a passage about a boy with thick glasses who sits alone and apart from other children. The explanation offered by the book is: "Because he is a Jew." That passage would have earned rave reviews from just about every Nazi publication. Elsewhere in the book, boys are portrayed as being skilled in mathematics while girls struggle with being able to count. Parents in Kariskoga in central Sweden are up in arms at such blatant examples of hate in a book for first graders.
The response by the author and publisher is revealing. They do not offer an apology but argue presenting such misinformation and prejudice provides an excellent opportunity to offer contrasting viewpoints! They want teachers to argue against the book as part of helping children learn how to read! Wow!


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Indiana National Guard activated to help during blizzard
More than 100 Indiana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have been activated Wednesday to assist Hoosiers as they deal with Wednesday's blizzard conditions.
The guard will assist residents and communities of Indiana, Indiana State Police troopers and local authorities throughout the state under the direction of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
National Guard personnel will deploy 10 Highway Assistance Teams, consisting of a total of 40 personnel, that will augment emergency personnel with the evacuation of stranded motorists and shut-ins.
Additionally, six Armory Support Packages, consisting of a total of 24 personnel, have been initiated to provide life support and vehicle staging operations to emergency personnel during IDHS operations.
The Indiana National Guard will assist civil authorities in order to prevent loss of life and damage to property and infrastructure during the winter storm affecting the Hoosier state where a possible four to nine inches of snow is expected Wednesday.
Guardsmen are operating in Terre Haute, Vincennes, Evansville, Indianapolis, Muncie and Richmond. Additionally, troops are postured to support in New Albany as necessary.
South of Vincennes, Gibson County Sheriff George Ballard says Interstate 64 and U.S. 31 in southwest Indiana are down to one lane. Ballard says the area has 6 to 8 inches of snow with ice underneath.
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Sony just announced its Q4 results with a 95% decline in profits. Extracted from Associated Press :
Sony Corp. said its net profit shriveled to 10.4 billion yen ($115.6 million) in the third quarter from 200.2 billion yen a year earlier. Revenue fell 25 percent to 2.15 trillion yen from 2.86 trillion yen. The quarter includes the year's peak shopping season and is usually a big one for its core electronics division, which generates over half of its total revenues with well-known products like Bravia TVs, Cyber-shot digital cameras and Vaio computers.
[…] its usually dependable electronics division posted its first-ever operating loss in the fiscal third quarter. It also reiterated its forecast for a net loss of 150 billion yen ($1.67 billion) for the full fiscal year through March — its first loss in 14 years.
The Japanese giant blames the poor economic conditions, but Chief Executive Howard Stringer should re-consider Sony's strategy to bring it back to a leading position, as things have not been rosy for Sony lately:
- PS3, the console with most performing specs, is being outsold by both Xbox 360 and Wii, with game developers threatening to divest from PS3 game versions as the downturn squeezes funds to develop in multiple platforms
- Blue-ray is not getting mass adoption, and it may lose the war to online distribution for HD video as broadband speeds increase
- Vaio computer sales are affected by the trend of cheap Netbooks, that can replace the nicest smallest Vaio models at a fraction of cost
- LCD TVs Bravia is overpriced compared to similar models from Samsung or LG in an increasingly competitive market
- Cyber-shot brand is losing ground to Canon and Nikon
- Walkman MP3 players lost the battle to iPod long long ago, including Japan
- Sony Ericsson is being surpassed by Samsung and LG growing faster, not to name its brand equity eroded by rising mobile device stars from Apple and RIM. If they do not do something striking quick, 2009 could be the last year for Sony Ericsson.
The economic downturn is not helping Sony's strategic bets on PS3, Vaio or Blue-ray. Still a change is required, or Sony will end up entertaining the future only with their movies.


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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is the world's third largest defense contractor; it manufactures aircraft carriers, submarines, space craft systems, mission-critical computer systems, and wireless communications infrastructure; about 90% of its revenue comes from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The company is currently based out of Los Angeles, CA, but is scheduled to move to Falls Church, VA.[1]
With its success based primarily on American military spending, the country's political climate is the primary driver of Northrop Grumman's growth. Historically, defense spending has been inversely correlated with non-defense spending, as both compete for limited dollars in the budget. The imminent retirement of 78 million of America's citizens and their future demands for Medicaid and Social Security payment does not bode well for the defense industry as a whole.
Since NOC is one of the government's most important defense contractors, the company receives some benefits that civilian industrial manufacturers don't; for example, the company has contracts with the government to mitigate the risks associated with steel prices, so despite higher input costs, NOC's margins are not harshly affected. Northrop Grumman's main competitors include Raytheon Company, Boeing Company, and Lockheed Martin.
Northrop Grumman develops and manufactures a vast array of defense products:
Northrop also is developing the next generation airborne tanker transport, space radar, long-range strike aircraft bomber and the next generation aircraft carrier, destroyer and cruiser.
First Quarter 2010 Results[2]
Northrop Grumman reported first quarter 2010 earnings from continuing operations of $462 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, from $366 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2009. First quarter 2010 sales increased 8.5 percent to $8.6 billion from $7.9 billion. The company reported net income of $469 million for the quarter, up 21% from $389 million in the year-ago quarter. The improvement over the prior year reflects a decrease in net pension adjustment, higher segment operating income, and lower unallocated corporate expenses.
Northrop's Aerospace Systems segment is a provider of manned and unmanned aircraft, space systems, missile systems and advanced technologies critical to U.S. security. Key products include Global Hawk, Fire Scout and UCAS-D unmanned aircraft systems; B-2 bomber; James Webb Space Telescope; E-2 Hawkeye; Advanced EHF communications payload; Joint STARS targeting and battle management system; Space Tracking and Surveillance System; Airborne Laser Test Bed; and ICBM Prime Integration Contract.
Northrop's Electronic Systems segment develops airborne radar, navigation, electronic countermeasures, precision weapons, airspace management, space payloads, marine and naval systems, communications, biodefense, and government systems. Key products include F-16, F-22 and F-35 active electronically scanned array sensors; airborne early warning and control radars; Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar system; LITENING targeting and sensor system; systems for digital electronic warfare, aircraft missile defense and air defense; integrated bridge systems; situational awareness and fiber-optic gyro-based navigation; and automated postal sorting equipment.
The Information Systems segment develops advanced information solutions for defense, intelligence, civil agencies and commercial customers. Key products include Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below/Blue Force Tracker; Guardrail; Automated Biometric Identification System; Centers for Disease Control Information Technology Services; theater and operational command and control systems; networked communications products; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; cyber security solutions; enterprise systems; next-generation networking solutions; and systems integration and integration services.
Northrop's Shipbuilding segment is the sole industrial designer and builder of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in the U.S., one of only two companies that design and build nuclear-powered submarines, one of two companies that are building the Navy's current fleet of destroyers and a provider of life cycle support for submarines and surface ships. Key products include U.S. Navy Nimitz- and Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers; Virginia-class attack submarines; surface combatants; amphibious assault ships; U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutters; nuclear aircraft carrier refueling and overhaul; and fleet and maintenance support. Northrop also owns the contract for the Landing Platform Dock (LPD) class ships, which included the USS New York, which contained pieces of the former World Trade Center. It plans to produce these at Pascagoula, Mississippi facility.[1]
Northrop's Technical Services segment is a supplier of life cycle solutions and long-term technical services for customers globally. Key capabilities include systems support, training and simulation and life cycle optimization and engineering for programs such as KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft logistics support; Nevada Test Site management and operations; U.S. Army Battle Combat Training Program; Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle life cycle support; and biometric capture services for the Department of Homeland Security.
The need, and the budget, for many of the largest ticket items in military spending is far less clear than in decades past. Northrop Grumman announced July 14 that it was closing the Avondale shipyard (located close to New Orleans) and that the company plans to consolidate ship building operations in the Gulf Coast region. More importantly, the company is exploring a possible spin-off of the entire ship building operations. This has all the looks and feel of what many other defense firms would see as a changed military and defense spending environment for years to come.
The company of is targeting operating costs, jobs, and that lovely term "efficiency" as it noted an overcapacity in the sector. The company also admitted that the ship building base will come more in line with new projections for U.S. and allies military spending trends and actual demand.
As part of the Louisiana closure, the Avondale shipyard employs roughly 5,000 workers and the closure is now targeted for 2013. The company noted that its future LPD warships would be built at the Pascagoula, Mississippi facility. The company is also moving its headquarters from Los Angeles to Falls Church, Virginia.
These are the new initiatives of Wesley Bush, the relatively new CEO. Targeting long-term profitability and margins is a definite goal here. The issue here at stake is that such big ticket items such as boats just might not be needed for anything more than replacement at this stage in the game. Many politicians are targeting some of the larger expenses and are trying to target areas that can utilize existing infrastructure.
The company has taken hundreds of million in charges in the last few years over delays, hurricane damage, and other issues brought up by the Navy. While the nuclear powered ship building facilities are not part of this, it would seem that Northrup could ultimately review that as well. However, that is a notion we'll leave for a later date. The company outlined in this newest ship facility closure that it will have $113 million in consolidation charges, a benefit of $296 million in taxes unrelated to this action, and a net increase to earnings of $0.73 per share.
Whether a buyer or partner will come from the U.S. or from one of the European allies is still not known. The issue we see here is that shipbuilding could find itself in the spending cross-hairs for years and years. Budget cuts and deficit spending as far as the eyes can see are making this fear more of a reality.[1]
Northrop Grumman depends heavily on Department of Defense (DoD) spending by the U.S Government; about 90 percent of NOC's revenue comes from products and services sold to the U.S. Government. Changes in the U.S. federal budget, in particular spending on defense, can have adverse affects on Northrop Grumman.
For the 2010 fiscal year, the president's base budget of the Department of Defense rose to $533.8 billion. Adding spending on "overseas contingency operations" brings the sum to $663.8 billion. When the budget was signed into law on October 28, 2009, the final size of the Department of Defense's budget was $680 billion, $16 billion more than President Obama had requested. Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expected an additional supplemental spending bill, possibly in the range of $40–50 billion, by the Spring of 2010 in order to support the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Defense-related expenditures outside of the Department of Defense constitute between $216 billion and $361 billion in additional spending, bringing the total for defense spending to between $880 billion and $1.03 trillion in fiscal year 2010.
With the U.S. Budget experiencing increases in defense spending, there is competition for non-defense (entitlements) spending. Non-defense spending includes programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc. that eligible people are entitled to. About 77% of the U.S. Budget for 2009 comprised non-defense spending; thanks to the baby-boomers, spending for this part of the budget has increased rapidly over the years, rising 759% from 1965 to 2007, from $169 B to $1.45 T.[6] As the baby boomers retire, non-defense spending will continue to increase and put pressure on other government expenditures, such as defense spending, as this large demographic of about 78 million people starts to retire.[7]
Many of Northrop Grumman's contracts contain performance obligations which require innovation and sometimes unproven technologies. In addition, NOC's products cannot be tested and proven in all situations, and therefore can run into unforeseen problems, like spacecraft launch failure, problems with subcontractor components or services, or a product simply not working the way it's supposed to in a real-life situation.[8] NOC is responsible for cost overrun if a project malfunctions, which has a higher rate of occurring given the cutting-edge nature of the company's technology. The U.S. Coast Guard, for example, pursued a $96.1 M refund for faulty ships made by Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman will also lose $360 M for delaying the completion of an amphibious assault ship because of wiring problems and other defects.[9][10]
Northrop Grumman uses a substantial amount of steel, primarily for shipbuilding. Also, its subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Avondale Operations, is a supplier of carbon steel plates and shapes in the Gulf Coast area, providing steel products to the marine, oil field construction, and industrial sector.[11] Steel prices have been rising and continue to increase, from $.38/lb in April 2007 to $.55/lb in April 2008, cutting into NOC's profit margin.[12] The company has negotiated long-term agreements with steel suppliers to mitigate the possibility of a steel shortage, though the risk associated with such contracts is that a long-term fall in steel prices would lead Northrop Grumman to pay more for steel from the contract than it would for steel from the market. Fortunately, NOC also has contracts with the U.S. Government to mitigate price risk related to its steel purchases, putting its margins in a better position than industrial manufacturers operating in the commercial sector.
B2 Bomber[13] It is capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. Valued at about $1.5 B a unit, the US Government is limited to purchasing only a few.[14] As the principal contractor and manufacturer, Northrop Grumman's income increases considerably as the quantity of B-2 bombers sold to the U.S. Government increases. Northrop is not able to profit from selling this product to foreign governments because the U.S. Government has ownership over the B-2.
KC-45[15] What sells the product is its defensive system that allows it to enter into dangerous environments which would otherwise have to avoid, like all exisiting tankers must do. Additionally, it can carry cargo, passengers, and medical patients as a secondary role. The initial contract consists of four test aircrafts for $1.5B which can increase up to 179 tanker aircrafts for approximately $35B.[16] The total amount of KC-45 tankers ordered are solely determined by the U.S. Government. Several economic reasons why the U.S. Government favors purchasing this product is that: it will support about 48,000 jobs in the U.S., since no jobs will be sent abroad, and more than 230 companies in 49 states will see benefits.[17].
[18][19] It also includes decoys for countermeasures and electronic systems which identifies threats and their directions. The U.S. Government spends about $4.5B for each unit. The U.S. owns only 10 ships to date (CVN68-CVN77). Northrop Grumman does not make too many sales and depends on the U.S. Government to spend on such high profile projects.
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Many products that Northrop Grumman develops for the U.S. become property of the U.S. Government. Northrop is not legally allowed to sell any of those products to any other customers, including foreign governments. Therefore, government spending on National Defense and on high profile projects has vast affects on Northrop Grumman. Increases in National Defense spending is highly correlated with the Republican party, while large cuts are correlated with the Democratic party. The party that holds the majority in Congress and the Presidential seat is of paramount importance to Northrop Grumman's profit margins.
Northrop Grumman is one of the largest defense contractors. It competes with Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company, Raytheon Company, and General Dynamics Corporation, which are among the largest companies in the U.S. defense industry. Its success in the competitive defense industry depends upon its ability to develop and market its products and services, and its ability to gather the resources needed to deliver those products and services with maximum efficiency. NOC is the only U.S. designer and builder of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of two producers of nuclear-powered submarines, the other is the Electric Boat Corporation a a dividion of General Dynamics Corporation. However, it has to compete for most contracts.The U.S. Air Force found NOC's more advantageous cost/price proposal bid to build the next generation of aerial refueling tankers KC-45 superior to Boeing's in four of the five most important selection criteria.[20] NOC also beat out Motorola for New York City's contract in building a broadband wireless network.[21]
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Regime Change at Juilliard Historical Performance Program
Monica Huggett, the director of Juilliard's historical performance program since its inception in 2008, is stepping down, the school said on Monday. Replacing her as director will be Robert Mealy, a Baroque violinist and member of the program's faculty.
Huggett will continue on as the artist-in-residence and artistic adviser, a newly-created role, and remain as a teacher and leader of the school's early-music performing groups. Mealy will manage the program's curriculum and its performance activities, which center on music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. His appointment starts in September.
Juilliard established the historical performance program with much fanfare in 2008, and concerts by its ensembles have received a number of favorable reviews. In January, the program received a gift of $20 million from hedge fund titan Bruce Kovner.
In an e-mail, Huggett, 59, explained that her various commitments as a performer have made it difficult to juggle a school administrative schedule of 15 weeks annually. "I am artistic director of two orchestras, the Portland Baroque and the Irish Baroque," she wrote. "I am quite occupied with them. I also love to play chamber music, and am a member of two trios."
"I am also a passionate, if not obsessive, gardener, that is my main relaxation," she continued. "You do not get to do much gardening on the 29th floor of the Rose Building at Lincoln Center!" She said she will be doing almost exactly the same amount of work at the conservatory next year, but "will be (hopefully) fitting it into a slightly tighter schedule so I can spend just a few more weeks at home in the beautiful Lake District, where I live now."
The transition puts into play a kind of musical chairs in academia. Mealy will step down from his position as full-time faculty member of Yale University, but will continue to coach students at the Yale School of Music.
Unlike Huggett, who is based in Northwest England, Mealy is a local. He performs with several New York area early-music ensembles including New York Collegium, Early Music New York, Artek and Clarion Music Society. His other credits include concertmaster of the Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra since 2004. He founded and directed the Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra for a decade.
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The familiar tone from an unfamiliar setting got my wheels turning. All good, progressive liberals firmly understand that harsh immigration policies are discriminatory and inhumane — it's one of our axioms, right? Why shouldn't people move freely across arbitrary borders in order to better their lives? The jingoistic chauvinism so often wrapped up in anti-immigrant sentiment tends to strike us progs as thinly-veiled instances of self-interest or, much worse, racism. That's a fair snapshot of the party-line, I think, but what are the deeper implications of globalized resentment for non-native workers?
We know there are heated immigration battles in Arizona (and all across America), Norway (tragically), France, Germany, and, recently, even temperate Sweden. Immigration presents us with an issue that's been hatched from within the globalization incubator. Here in the US, the debate over Arizona's specific flavor of nativism is about to be granted forum at America's most hallowed venue, SCOTUS.
This surely isn't a phenomenon that's unique to America and it can't be as simple as the bigots vs. brown-skin argument we're force-fed in the media, right? Sure that's some of it, but the anger over a declining standard of living has to be primary. Who's the real Scooby-Doo villain here, once we've removed all the masks?
While the animus directed towards individuals who, by legal or illegal means, enter this and other countries to live and work and build lives is widespread, we see very little acrimony for the legal persons providing the incentive for the behavior of said immigrants — the corporate employers who actively recruit and hire these people to displace the local population's workforce. Immigrants provide the corporate executives at factory farms, manufacturers, service providers, and any number of other businesses across the globe with two very valuable assets: 1) the cheap labor that's characteristic of a legally unprotected class and 2) a deflection of the resentment over their treatment of local workers.
To explain #2 above, when a local population is presented with what amounts to an underclass of others who don't possess full legal protection, aren't always fully taxed on income, and have a varied level of voice with the national government it becomes instinctive that their wages would remain flat or even decrease. A new environment of wage competition is plain to all; how could they expect higher wages when the _____ others are here to take their jobs?
Why isn't there more debate in this direction? Why don't we start asking these multi-national corporations why, all across the globe, they've spent decades playing an unprotected underclass against locals, creating hatred, derision, and deadening human dignity in every market they enter? Could it be that a few of these very MNC's control most of the interests in our global corporate media? I really couldn't say. I'm just hopeful all the misguided disparagement for immigrant groups finds a truer target one of these days.


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The upcoming comedy called Hum Tum Shabana will feature Madhur Bhandkar, the comedy is organized by Sugar Ballary. The other people who will participate in the movie include Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor as well as Minissha Lamba.
The interesting part in this development is that Madhur would be seen performing dual roles in the movie as an actor as well as official of the beauty pageant which is part of the comedy. This position was revealed by no other than Sunil Chainani an official of Horseshoe picture. Beauty aspect of that movie was organized by Tusshar and Shreyas where the movie actor will play rival roles.
It was said that he was moved by the story line of the movie and he agreed to perform dual roles in that movie as an actor and an official. This would be loved by movie lovers in the country and many wait to see how he would combine these two roles in one comedy. There is no doubt about his skills and ability as far as movie and comedy production in the country is concerned. This is a big role which many people are waiting to see how he would perform them. Many are on the look out.
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I have a 2005 Lotus Elise saffron yellow (B106 paint code)that was involved in a hit and run. The damages were to the right side door and lower rocker panel. I took it to the most recommended collision center in the Louisville, KY area and they cannot match the door. This place works on Mercedes, Ferraris, Porsches, etc. and I have seen their work and it seems to be top notch. I had three spots in the back of the vehicle that were spotted in and a spot under the right side door repaired and you cannot tell that anything was ever repaired. I requested the shop to paint the door and not blend it. I would really rather not have the whole side of the vehicle painted, especially now that they cant get the color to match. This vehicle is in excellent condition. I know that paint fades over time exposed to the sun but after every drive, this car gets washed and hand dried. I will then drive it around the block to knock any potential surface rust off of the rotors from the wash. I will then dry the new waster spots, pull it in to the garage. Once in the garage it gets plugged into a battery tender and covered until the next outing. This vehicle does not see the rain. This vehicle is in excellent condition. I gave the paint code(B106) and paint manufacturer(DuPont) to the collision center from the get go (appox 9 months ago). The collision center has painted a new and old door several times and just cant seem to get it right, or even close IMHO even though each time I am told this one is the best yet. I am being told now they have another shade but they want to paint the side of the vehicle and blend the front end. When looking at the door it looks kind of gray or a shade off. The door looks close in sunlight but horrible inside under the lights. I have even asked if they are painting/priming it first with a white base coat. I am being told that the reason it looks off is due to the flip flop of the paint. I understand the flip flop effect of the paint, and would have more patience if it were pearlescent but why cant they get the door to match the rest of the vehicle? Again, they spotted it in and it looks great at any angle. I really do not want to give them the go ahead to paint the complete side and front section if it is not the right color. I understand that they can fade it but I will still have the right side of my car the wrong color or shade just faded to not notice it as much. I dont know what to do at this point? I greatly appreciate any advice and insight to my situation.
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Specification for Aqueduct Masonry on the White-Water Canal is typical of many requirements that contractors on canals had to fulfill. The broadside is in the collection of the Indiana State Library, Indiana Division.
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