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Jun 8, 2012 - StaffJohn R. Mazet, 85, of Riverton, died Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the Help for Health Hospice Home in Riverton.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no service, and cremation has taken place.
John Raymond Mazet was born July 8, 1926, in Worland, to Camille Maurice Mazet and Louise (Escalle) Mazet.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army for World War II, where he served in the Philippines.
Upon his return from military service, he worked with Mazet and Sons, Inc., farming, raising sheep and cattle in Fremont County all of his life.
He married Violet Jean Sauer and together they had a daughter, Cindy.
His family said Mr. Mazet enjoyed fishing on the rare occasion that he was not working at the farm. They said he also enjoyed his family.
He is survived by his daughter, Cindy, and granddaughter, Danielle Rench both of Cheyenne; his sister, Jackie Mazet; sister-in-law Doris Mazet; and nephew Dennis Mazet, all of Riverton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Violet; brothers Camille and George; and sisters Lorraine Herbst and Louise Gardner.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or Help for Health Hospice Home in care of Davis Funeral Home, 2203 W. Main St., Riverton, WY 82501.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home of Riverton.
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Year Built: 2002
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Recreation Room: 25x14
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Please join us July 13th for the next lineup of short films at the 2013 Katra Film Series.
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From October, new patients at Nottingham's two main hospitals - Nottingham City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre - will no longer be prescribed the anti-TNF drugs.
Anti-TNF therapy, which costs around £10,000 per patient a year, has been recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence - but not all patients respond to the treatment.
Dr Adrian Jones, a consultant rheumatologist in Nottingham, says the situation breaks the government's own guidelines.
"It is a difficult situation when we have a national body saying we should be using these drugs but at the local level we have a failure to implement it.
"We have had a big advance in drugs which we cannot use," Mr Jones said.
The drug works by switching off the chemical TNF, or tumour necrosis factor, that causes the inflammation which leads to joint damage and destruction in rheumatoid arthritis.
Broxtowe and Hucknall NHS Primary Care Trust is responsible for the funding for the treatment.
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H.R.6440 - To amend the Fair Housing Act to provide an exemption for any person seeking to enter into a shared living arrangement with a person sharing similar religious opinions or religious beliefs, and for other purposes.111th Congress (2009-2010)
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Amends the Fair Housing Act to exempt any person who prints or publishes a notice seeking to enter into a shared living arrangement with a person sharing similar religious opinions or beliefs from the prohibition against notices, statements, or advertisements, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling, that indicate a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Defines "shared living arrangement" as an agreement in which occupants of a dwelling share living space within the dwelling.


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John Howard has set the bureaucratic machinery in motion to deliver his fourth term agenda, announcing a new taskforce to improve health services, a major shake-up of top public servants and a new water commission.
Signalling a willingness to accept greater responsibility for hospitals, Mr Howard said he had set up the health taskforce to advise on ways to improve the interface between the Commonwealth and states. "I think there are some areas of the interface where I'd be open to change . . . and part of the role of this taskforce would be to advise me in relation to that," Mr Howard said.
"It's... a fact that sometimes in the delivery of (health) services the states can fall between two stools.
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Mr Howard denied that Mr Hockey, a well-known backerof Treasurer Peter Costello,had been made a punchingbag for complaints about Commonwealth services.
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A guide to help you understand the concept and process the potential impact of introducing it to your world.
Lean Engineering is a concept developed to increase the efficiency of engineering departments within manufacturing companies. It is the continual process to increase the amount of valid engineering data (Engineering Intelligence) produced per dollar invested.
The process involves an honest review of the current situation, followed by a series of adjustments to address inefficiencies one at a time. Each incremental step is planned out and justified before changes are made. This "success and repeat" method works to gain the confidence of all the team members from top management on down to the base worker.
It is important to note that, while both Lean Engineering and Lean Manufacturing focus on improving efficiency and share some of the same concepts, all the concepts are not the same.
Lean Manufacturing is a proven process used to increase the production efficiency of a manufacturing shop. Attempts to use Lean Manufacturing principles in an Engineering department are met with only minimal success. This is largely due to the fact that Lean Manufacturing increases efficiency through inventory control and production process improvements and Engineering doesn't have inventory and in most cases is not a "production" environment.
The intention is to use Lean Manufacturing concepts where they make sense and adjust or add new concepts that make sense within Engineering.
The first step in the Lean Engineering process is to have an honest review of the current situation within Engineering. This involves defining Engineering's role within the larger organization as well as identifying the Resources and Processes that make up Engineering.
To define Engineering's role within the larger organization a few major questions need to be answered.
One of the concepts borrowed from Lean Manufacturing is to define Value based on the customer's perspective. In Lean Engineering we need to determine who Engineering's customer is in order to determine the Value of tasks performed and deliverables created. Most Engineering departments have a number of customers ranging from the shop floor to purchasing to the end customer.
Once we've determined who Engineering's customer is we need to take a closer look at exactly what Engineering produces. Engineering deliverables usually include drawings, specification documents, Bills of Material and so on. As a whole we will refer to this type of information as Engineering Intelligence. It is the physical or digital record of the organization's Intellectual Property.
Before any improvements can be made, it is first important to understand what is being improved. In order to improve engineering though-put we first have to measure that through-put. Determining a unit of measure should be done at a business level rather than a department level. This is a difficult task, as all measurable items, such as the number of drawings, jobs, estimates, etc. do not all have the same Value. As mentioned earlier it is very important in a Lean process to determine Value from the customer's perspective. Keep in mind, often these customers are internal customers.
Philosophically speaking, in order to generate any output, Resources must be used in a Process over a certain amount of Time.
In Lean Engineering we've determined that our Output is some form of Engineering Intelligence and that our goal is to increase the Output. Time can be ignored in the equation as we can have little effect on Time other than working overtime, which is generally only used to temporarily increase Output. Also, Time is the one factor we share with our competitors; we both have the same amount of time to work with. This leaves us with 2 areas of improvement; Resources and Processes.
Engineering Resources can be broken into 3 major categories.
People are often referred to as a company's greatest asset. This is very true within an engineering department. The creativity of a good engineer or designer cannot be replaced. With this in mind, this resource can still be improved to increase overall output.
Two common areas of inefficiency found with this resource are Tribal Knowledge and On-The-Job training. If an individual or group of individuals is constantly used as a walking reference, steps should be taken to capture that Tribal Knowledge and turn it into Engineering Intelligence that can easily be accessed by all without affecting the production of the person with the knowledge.
Everything an engineer/designer uses from software to hardware to network infrastructure is part of their Tools/Technology resource. With the high rate of technological change this is a very common area for improvement. Every day new tools are released to the market with the intention of helping improve engineering efficiency.
Often large efficiencies can be gained from simply configuring and training the users on the tools they already have.
All the previous output of engineering, if stored correctly, can be referenced and re-used in later designs. Nearly every manufacturing company, at some point or another, produces a design very similar to an existing design. This is often known as a "same as except" design. Even if "same as except" designs are not created there are usually a number of standard components that are shared between designs. When this happens, existing Engineering Intelligence is a huge resource in the efficient creation of the new design. The key to using this resource efficiently is the storage and retrieval methods put in place.
Every engineering department has its own unique set of processes. Often these processes are the result of years of adjustments, which each make sense at the time, but in the end create an inefficient process filled with Non Value Added Tasks.
As with Lean Manufacturing, in Lean Engineering we determine the Value of an output from the customer's perspective. When evaluating and optimizing Engineering processes it is important to look for tasks within the process that do not add Value. For instance, if the process is to type a part description in a title block, then re-type it in a BOM, then print the drawings as a deliverable to the internal customer Purchasing, there are a number of NVATs. The Value to Purchasing is the description, not how many times it is typed.
After completing the Engineering Review, the next step is to create a plan for attacking individual inefficiencies one at a time. It is important to limit the scope of each individual solution in order to create a "success and repeat" mentality. As mentioned above these incremental successes build confidence and buy-in in the process from all team members, which in turn builds momentum making each subsequent solution easier to implement.
There are a number of different solution sets within the Lean Engineering umbrella. More often than not, a phase or step in the Lean Engineering process involves a number of the areas described below. However, for the purpose of this document they will be broken into logical categories.
To improve the efficiency of a process it must first be defined. The same questions used to define Engineering's role can also be used to help define each individual process and sub-process.
Some additional questions that are helpful in optimizing engineering processes are:
Engineering technology is a huge industry that has made great strides in providing efficiency tools over the past 25 years. Tools exist today that can greatly help Engineering create more Engineering Intelligence faster and with more Value. That said, actually putting these tools in to production use is sometimes a challenge.
Technology changes the way work is done and change within an organization can be a risk. The whole Lean Engineering approach of "success and repeat" is one way to mitigate this risk. Small incremental steps build confidence in Technology as well as create a Culture of Change Acceptance. Once this culture is in place adapting to the ever changing world of Technology becomes second nature.
One of the major inefficiencies surrounding the People resource is them simply not understanding the Tool they are using or the Process they are doing. Both of these areas can be easily improved through training. Training also plays a big role in Technology Implementation. People will not accept what they don't understand and the people using the technology are ultimately the ones that determine its success or failure.
As discussed above, an organization's Engineering Intelligence is a huge resource. To make this resource even more valuable it needs to be organized in a manner that allows for quick referencing and reusing of the data. Data should be categorized in a manner that makes sense to the person or persons who will be searching for it later. It is also important for the data to be controlled so that only valid data is reused. Organizing the data can simply be a Process change; however Technology does exist to help with this task as well.
Many of the Non Value Added Tasks discovered in a Lean Engineering evaluation can be automated. Any repetitive task such as releasing BOM information into a purchasing database or publishing electronic CNC files is a prime candidate. Targeted automation solutions are often the easiest to justify.
Every solution implemented in the Lean Engineering process must first be justified from a business standpoint. This can be done a number of ways. Keep in mind that the justification for each step is a minimal calculation to ensure that it makes sense to take that step. In nearly every case, uncalculated Value is discovered after the change has been made, often eclipsing the original calculation.
If the value of the output is not going to change, but the quantity is, then the project will need to be justified internally to Engineering. Using the Engineering Burden Rate and/or Opportunity Cost along with the amount of time saved in a particular process a Return on Investment (ROI) can be calculated.
The Engineering Burden Rate is the cost to the whole organization to employ an engineer/designer per hour. This rate not only includes the individual's salary but also all benefits, taxes, insurance and associated company overhead. This rate is usually averaged across the Engineering department.
The Opportunity Cost is the calculated loss of profit when an individual is unable to perform a Value added task. For example, if an individual has to redo an entire job because the data was lost, then the company has a loss of profit in that that individual could have been working on another paying job.
Projects that add Value can be justified by the amount of Value added to the customer. For instance, if a change in the process allows Engineering to cut the lead time of estimates in half, which in turn allows their customer Sales to close 25% more business then the Value of the gained business is used to justify the process change.
Lean Engineering is a low risk process that can be used to not only improve an Engineering department but also increase the overall profitability and competitiveness of the larger organization as a whole.
While it is low risk, it is not necessarily easy. In order to be successful it requires management buy-in, an openness to change within the company culture and an experienced external party who can give unbiased insight into possible solutions.
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U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 20085220, 12 pages (Published December 2008)
Prepared in cooperation with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division
The influence of onsite septic wastewater-treatment systems (OWTS) on base-flow quantity needs to be understood to evaluate consumptive use of surface-water resources by OWTS. If the influence of OWTS on stream base flow can be measured and if the inflow to OWTS is known from water-use data, then water-budget approaches can be used to evaluate consumptive use. This report presents a method to evaluate the influence of OWTS on ground-water recharge and base-flow quantity. Base flow was measured in Gwinnett County, Georgia, during an extreme drought in October 2007 in 12 watersheds that have low densities of OWTS (22 to 96 per square mile) and 12 watersheds that have high densities (229 to 965 per square mile) of OWTS. Mean base-flow yield in the high-density OWTS watersheds is 90 percent greater than in the low-density OWTS watersheds. The density of OWTS is statistically significant (p-value less than 0.01) in relation to base-flow yield as well as specific conductance. Specific conductance of base flow increases with OWTS density, which may indicate influence from treated wastewater. The study results indicate considerable unexplained variation in measured base-flow yield for reasons that may include: unmeasured processes, a limited dataset, and measurement errors. Ground-water recharge from a high density of OWTS is assumed to be steady state from year to year so that the annual amount of increase in base flow from OWTS is expected to be constant. In dry years, however, OWTS contributions represent a larger percentage of natural base flow than in wet years. The approach of this study could be combined with water-use data and analyses to estimate consumptive use of OWTS.
Purpose and Scope
Previous Studies
Study Areas
Hydrology of Onsite Septic Wastewater-Treatment Systems
Field-Measurement Methods
Influence of Onsite Septic Wastewater-Treatment Systems on Base Flow
Changes in Base-Flow Quantity and Quality
Relation of Onsite Septic Wastewater-Treatment Systems to Changes in Base Flow
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By Charlotte Knights | October 3, 2013 10:42 AM ET
Andre Rienzo enjoyed a solid 2013 campaign. The Brazilian-born right-hander began the season with the Charlotte Knights, and finished it with the Chicago White Sox. In 20 games with the Knights, Rienzo posted an 8-6 record with a 4.06 ERA. For his efforts, Knights Media Relations Director Tommy Viola named Rienzo the 2013 Knights Pitcher of the Year.
Rienzo made his last Triple-A start of the season on July 25 at Knights Stadium. Christmas cheer was being spread throughout the stadium as the Knights celebrated "Christmas in July". Rienzo played Santa Claus that day and gave the gift of a no-hitter to all in the ballpark.
It was a stellar year for Rienzo, who later made his Major League debut on July 30 in Cleveland. On that day, he became the first Brazilian-born pitcher in the Majors. He also became just the second-ever Brazilian-born player in the Majors. The first was Yan Gomes, who went 2-3 in the game. Gomes is the catcher for the Cleveland Indians.
The Rienzo no-hit game has not gone unnoticed. It was ranked as the ninth-best moment in Knights Stadium history. Now, Minor League Baseball is showing some love for his magical day. Rienzo is being honored as a finalist for a 2013 MiLBY Award. His seven-inning no-hitter is nominated in the "Best Game" category.
Also nominated for an award is former Knights pitcher Erik Johnson, who is a finalist in the "Starting Pitcher" category. Johnson enjoyed a solid season with Double-A Birmingham and Charlotte before earning a promotion to the Chicago White Sox.
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Vahedi convinced more than 30 investors to give him about $12 million to invest. Instead of investing the money in bond or real estate deals, federal officials said Vahedi used the money on mortgage payments for several properties, luxury vehicles and private school tuition.
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Sorry to ruin the whole "everybody has a template" thing, plus the "I'm 100% positive Sonic Free Riders is a hoax" thing, but (as you can see, I have no template, and) I'm not so quick to disregard Sonic news, even if it is perplex and outrageous. Let's talk hypothetically for a moment. What if it was real, what are your thoughts?
Perhaps it's a stradgey by Sega to find out the reaction they would recieve in the idea of "Sonic 3 Riders".--Mystic Monkey sez 18:45, June 12, 2010 (UTC)
...Sonic Free Riders??? I think if it was real they would make some other name...just my opinion...or they could just call it "Sonic Riders 3" KHGenesis651 SUPER NOVA 00:42, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
- Why shouldn't they? For the last 10 years Sega has released Sonic games and they always seem to get some major disagreements about it. Even today people are complaining how classic Sonic 4 is while also at the same time complimenting how classic it is. Fans didn't like Chip or Sonic the Werehog that much and because they were rushed at the time, Sonic Next-Gen is slow and glitchy. What if Sega started this rumour so Sonic Team vcan get the idea if people like the idea of a third Sonic Riders game or not and see a percentage of there oppinions.--Mystic Monkey sez 13:25, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
- That's actually what they might be trying...considering that people have many different opinions of the games, seeing the majority opinion would probably let Sega know if they should make another Sonic Riders. That way, it would get more sales. Or something like that. KHGenesis651 SUPER NOVA 17:22, June 13, 2010 (UTC)
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I don't think it will be that bad with Motion Control. After all first Sonic Riders was controled by GameCube pad (Being that it was for GameCube), But SR0G also allowed play with GameCube pad and I jolly well did. So if Sonic Free Riders was the real deal and it did had Motion Controls, chances are you can also play with Wiimote controls like SR0G and also GameCube pad.--Mystic Monkey sez 19:34, June 14, 2010 (UTC)
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Would you go even as far as to say it was in your own face? Because you were adamant about it being a hoax at one point, too.
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Interesting that the Extreme Gear now have what look like nodes from Phantasy Star.--Mystic Monk
ey sez 01:50, June 20, 2010 (UTC)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cwSU5rL4y8 - milay 17:58, June 21, 2010 (UTC)
I am natually tall and my room has a low ceiling so jumping would be a problem for me.--Mystic Monkey sez 14:07, June 22, 2010 (UTC)
no sonic free riders is not a hoax. You can find out on the sega website and look up sevral interviews on youtube about it and whatever. tis for the xbox 360 connect thing or whatever that thing is XDLove always, Brittany 72 01:07, September 2, 2010 (UTC)
MATE! The last post here was over two months ago! Do not spam old, outdated topics! 01:10, September 2, 2010 (UTC)


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The Find a Surgeon directory is a listing of active Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons who meet the requirements of the College's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program and have opted to be on the list. This list excludes retired or inactive Fellows.
John Ridley Solomon
Paediatric Surgeon
23 January 1926 - 25 May 2011
John Solomon, born in Sydney in 1926, passed away on 25 May
2011. John was a dedicated doctor, a committed Christian and a
wonderful colleague who was respected by all. His career centred in
paediatric surgery, particularly in the treatment of burn injuries,
His surgical maximum, "always work from the known to the unknown",
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He was a very committed family man and invested much time and
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and father to Helen, Robyn, Graham and Alan; Grandfather to David,
Stephanie, Sharyn, Hamish, Zoe, Matt, Madeleine and Liam. Time
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John qualified at Sydney University and after his
pre-registration year he went to Royal Perth Hospital before
proceeding to London where he undertook further surgical training
and gained his FRCS. He late also obtained his FRACS from the
Australasian College. After three years in London, he moved to
Edinburgh in 1959 where he spent a year as senior registrar at the
Royal Hospital for Sick Children.
John returned to Australia to become Senior Surgical Registrar
at the old Children's Hospital in Melbourne in 1960. In 1961, he
became Chief Resident Surgical Officer. He became active in
teaching, holding University of Melbourne positions from 1964 -
1967 in anatomy, and then in paediatric surgery. He had sessional
appointments at the Children's, Alfred and Queen Victoria hospitals
from 1962 and for four years at the Austin. From 1969 he devoted
his time to the Royal Children's Hospital and his private
He was an able general surgeon, one who was always pleasant to
his staff. We never heard him raise his voice or show irritation
with any of them. John, along with his colleagues Murray Clark and
Julian Keogh, made a great contribution to the care of children
with burns. He was the foundation president of the Australian/New
Zealand Burn Association and played a part in organising an
international burn conference in Melbourne in 1986.
John and his colleagues such as Murray Clark initiated a range
of burn prevention research and development endeavours. One such
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flammability of children's nightwear. This initiative resulted in
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are given when they work together. This spirit of teamwork was
promoted and encouraged by John, who saw his place as a leader not
out in front or above his colleagues but amongst them, as a
facilitator of collaboration. He welcomed initiative and
inspiration from all members of the team, fostering good working
relationships between nurses, surgeons, anaesthetists, dietitians,
occupational therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists,
psychologists and social workers for the better care of the
John understood his work in burn care not just as a clinician
but also as an active advocate and campaigner for burns prevention.
His work in prevention included associations with the then RCH
Melbourne public relations officer and the broader media and
community in general. For example, on one occasion one of the OT
staff reported back to John and the team what she had observed on a
flight from Melbourne to Perth - the dangerous distribution of hot
beverages which in one instance resulted in a fellow passenger
getting scalded. Seeing the opportunity for burn prevention, John
conveyed this information to the Australian Airlines Association,
and a safer method of pouring tea and coffee whilst in flight was
adopted. In more ways than this one, John has had a lasting impact
upon the profession and specifically, burn care.
Vale, John, we'll always remember your welcoming, smiling
Mr Julian Keogh, Dr TCK Brown and Alan Solomon


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Discussion in 'Off-topic Zone' started by Sam I Am, Dec 4, 2012.
Rather than post them all, I shall just link to them
Thanks for sharing! As a photographer I was really intrigued
It's amazing. Some photos that were redone in color lost some of their effect, but others actually became more intense with the addition of color.
Same here, on both points.
Pretty cool. Makes the people seem more real somehow. Got a question though. When colorizing a photo how do you know what colors are supposed to be which? I know that certain things like the flag would be red white and blue but what about things like a shirt or dress? Is the person just guessing at the color or is there something int he detail of the black and white image that tells you it was a certain color? Or even the shade of the color?
Oh no! Ted Turner's at it again!!
I was kind of interested about the process myself.
Atomic bomb pictures looks awesome.
I would hazard a guess that they draw their color tone inspiration from time period paintings. As far as the ship goes, it could be either a detailed research of what type of bottom coatings they were putting on ships at the time or just a guess.
I agree!
I was reading one guy's explanation of it before, and I think it's a lot of research. The subject in a picture was wearing a medal, and he spent hours researching that medal. Very cool job. A WHOLE lot of work.
I imagine a lot is guess work, too.
I don't see any difference. Should I see a doctor about that?
I've been telling you for years that you see everything in terms of black and white...
Those photos in b/w are timeless.
Adding color = no longer timeless. Common.
true but the priest setting himself on fire is more powerful in colour
Those original photos are timeless because they are timeless. If the originals were in color and then were changed to black and white, it would be the same. The original color pics would be the timeless ones.
I disagree. The original pictures still hold the same impact. The others are just different versions.
Well. Timeless means, it doesn't change. Adding color officially changed the photo, so you're right. It's no longer timeless. :laugh2:
That said, the black and white photo isn't gone. It still exist and I think the color version really brings out a lot of aspects that are missing from the black and white version. (gives the image pop) Having the image in both color and black and white is definitely a positive over just having a black and white version.
You guys disagreed with my "opinion" lol
B/w usually :tongue: establishes the time period. Color changes that. Jeez. :nana:


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The sale and distribution of this device are restricted to prescription use in accordance with 21 CFR 801.109 and under section 515(d)(1)(B)(ii) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act). The device is further restricted under section 515(d)(1)(B)(ii) of the Act insofar as the labeling must specify the specific training or experience practitioners need in order to use the device. FDA has determined that these restrictions on sale and distribution are necessary to provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device. Your device is therefore a restricted device subject to the requirements in sections 502(q) and (r) of the Act, in addition to the many other FDA requirements governing the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of devices.
Expiration dating for this device has been established and approved at 23 months.
Continued approval of this PMA is contingent upon the submission of periodic reports, required under 21 CFR 814.84, at intervals of one year (unless otherwise specified) from the date of approval of the original PMA. Two copies of this report, identified as "Annual Report" and bearing the applicable PMA reference number, should be submitted to the address below. The Annual Report should indicate the beginning and ending date of the period covered by the report and should include the information required by 21 CFR 814.84.
In addition to the above, and in order to provide continued reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device, the Annual Report must include, separately for each model number (if applicable), the number of devices sold and distributed during the reporting period, including those distributed to distributors. The distribution data will serve as a denominator and provide necessary context for FDA to ascertain the frequency and prevalence of adverse events, as FDA evaluates the continued safety and effectiveness of the device.
In addition to the Annual Report requirements, you must provide the following data in post-approval study reports (PAS) as a postmarketing commitment to which you agreed in your December 14, 2012 letter. Two (2) copies, identified as "PMA Post-Approval Study Report" and bearing the applicable PMA reference number, should be submitted to the address below.
- Post-approval interference study data: Chembio agrees to test samples from an additional 300 syphilis-positive (RPR-positive) individuals for potential interference (false positivity) in the Chembio DPP® HIV 1/2 Assay. Chembio agrees to submit the data obtained from that study within one year of the date of PMA approval of the DPP® HIV 1/2 Assay.
Be advised that the failure to conduct any such study in compliance with the good clinical laboratory practices in 21 CFR part 58 (if a non-clinical study subject to part 58) or the institutional review board regulations in 21 CFR part 56 and the informed consent regulations in 21 CFR part 50 (if a clinical study involving human subjects) may be grounds for FDA withdrawal of approval of the PMA.
Before making any change affecting the safety or effectiveness of the device, you must submit a PMA supplement or an alternate submission (30-day notice) in accordance with 21 CFR 814.39. All PMA supplements and alternate submissions (30-day notice) must comply with the applicable requirements in 21 CFR 814.39. For more information, please refer to the FDA guidance document entitled, "Modifications to Devices Subject to Premarket Approval (PMA) - The PMA Supplement Decision-Making Process" (www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/ucm089274.htm).
In accordance with the Medical Device Reporting (MDR) regulation, 21 CFR 803.50 and 21 CFR 803.52, you are required to report adverse events for this device. Manufacturers of medical devices, including in vitro diagnostic devices, are required to report to FDA no later than 30 calendar days after the day they receive or otherwise become aware of information, from any source, that reasonably suggests that one of their marketed devices:
- May have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury; or
- Has malfunctioned and such device or similar device marketed by the manufacturer would be likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if the malfunction were to recur.
Additional information on MDR, including how, when, and where to report, is available at www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm.
In accordance with the recall requirements specified in 21 CFR 806.10, you are required to submit a written report to FDA of any correction or removal of this device initiated by you to: (1) reduce a risk to health posed by the device; or (2) remedy a violation of the Act caused by the device which may present a risk to health, with certain exceptions specified in 21 CFR 806.10(a)(2). Additional information on recalls is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/IndustryGuidance/default.htm.
CBER does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading. CBER will notify the public of its decision to approve your PMA by making available, among other information, a summary of the safety and effectiveness data upon which the approval is based. The information can be found on the FDA CBER Internet HomePage located at http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/BloodBloodProducts/ApprovedProducts/PremarketApprovalsPMAs/
ucm089793.htm. Written requests for this information can also be made to the Food and Drug Administration, Dockets Management Branch, (HFA-305), 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. The written request should include the PMA number or docket number. Within 30 days from the date that this information is placed on the Internet, any interested person may seek review of this decision by submitting a petition for review under section 515(g) of the Act and requesting either a hearing or review by an independent advisory committee. FDA may, for good cause, extend this 30-day filing period.
ucm089793.htm. Written requests for this information can also be made to the Food and Drug Administration, Dockets Management Branch, (HFA-305), 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. The written request should include the PMA number or docket number. Within 30 days from the date that this information is placed on the Internet, any interested person may seek review of this decision by submitting a petition for review under section 515(g) of the Act and requesting either a hearing or review by an independent advisory committee. FDA may, for good cause, extend this 30-day filing period.
Failure to comply with any post-approval requirement constitutes a ground for withdrawal of approval of a PMA. The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of a device that is not in compliance with its conditions of approval is a violation of law.
You are reminded that, as soon as possible and before commercial distribution of your device, you must submit an amendment to this PMA submission with copies of all approved labeling in final printed form. Final printed labeling that is identical to the labeling approved in draft form will not routinely be reviewed by FDA staff when accompanied by a cover letter stating that the final printed labeling is identical to the labeling approved in draft form. If the final printed labeling is not identical, any changes from the final draft labeling should be highlighted and explained in the amendment.
All required documents should be submitted in 6 copies, unless otherwise specified, to the address below and should reference the above PMA number to facilitate processing.
Office of Blood Research and Review
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
Food and Drug Administration
Suite 200N, HFM-99
1401 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852-1448
If you have any questions concerning this approval order, please contact Cherie Ward-Peralta at (301) 827-9170.
Sincerely yours,
Jay S. Epstein, M.D.
Office of Blood Research and Review
Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research


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by Rev. Steve FortenberryThere's an important debate going on right now in Ohio's legislature about whether to gut some good laws so that a couple of utilities can get more than their fair share of our state's economic pie. That's bad enough. But these efforts, as contained in a bill introduced by Sen. Seitz, SB 58, would make our air dirtier in the process. This corporate-welfare bill must be stopped.The good laws Sen. Seitz wants to trash, SB 221 passed in 2008 and Gov. Kasich's SB 3 … [Read more...]
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WASHINGTON, DC – Evangelicals from across the country are urging that Congress extend the Renewable Energy Tax Production Credit (aka "Wind Tax Credit") during the fiscal cliff negotiations. In a press call earlier today, evangelical leaders from the Good Steward Campaign and Evangelical Environmental Network outlined a national grassroots and media campaign to mobilize Christians on this issue. The call featured Rev. Mitch Hescox, President & CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network, R … [Read more...]


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So I was just doing some browsing on youtube and was in the mood for an amv and started watching kept on browsing and eventually got to one that said naruto vs menma naruto amv i was like then i started watching and i couldnt tell if it was fanmade or a great compilation of released footage but i blew my mind and then i saw some person somewhere (its late and i cant be bothered with explanations) and it said that naruto movie 6 road to ninja was released on march 28th and i was like wtf, im pretty sure the only anime movie around this time was dbz.
Please answer my vague question of what is going on with the movie why am i seeing things from the movie and when is it getting released? I welcome haters, trolls, fanboys/fangirls, llama's and alpaca's i would just like someone or many people to help me understand (links to information are also very welcome have a lovely day/night)


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Note by the Secretariat:
The following document is a summary of the Manual on the Safe Use of Pesticides in Cocoa Growing prepared by Dr. Roy Bateman, Expert at the International Pesticide Application Research Centre (IPARC) and ICCO Consultant on pesticide matters. The complete document can be downloaded here.
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Manual on the safe use of pesticides in cocoa growing
The new European Union (EU) Regulation on Maximum Residue Limits on Pesticides (MRLs), EC No. 149/2008 dated 29 January 2008, came into force in the European Union on 2 September 2008. This regulation amended regulation EC No. 396/2005 dated 23 February 2005. The new legislation harmonizes the different regulations that applied in the individual Member States of the European Union and sets maximum levels on the amount of pesticides allowed on imported foods including cocoa beans.
Specific MRLs already established in the EU are listed in Annex II of the legislation. Annex III is split into two parts: Part IIIA contains all temporary MRLs for substances still undergoing approval for use at EU level or no longer approved for use in the EU, while Annex IIIB contains temporary MRLs for all active substances for new commodities (including cocoa) based on national MRLs, where risk assessment has been performed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Annex IV contains products already assessed at EU level for which MRLs are not necessary.
In September 2005, the ICCO Executive Committee adopted an Action Programme on Pesticides in a drive to ensure that the new EU legislation on MRLs introduced in February 2005 would not unduly affect the cocoa sector by the imposition of unreasonable MRLs for cocoa beans. In the framework of the Action Programme, the ICCO Secretariat compiled comprehensive information on the types of pesticides used on cocoa in producing Member countries. The information received was subsequently sent to an expert on pesticide matters for comparison with the EU Positive List. The expert provided the ICCO with a comprehensive report which was presented at the 132nd meeting of the Executive Committee in March 2007. The resulting technical advice was directly passed on to the countries concerned.
It was further suggested to all producing countries to carry out a pesticide audit, prioritizing the issues. As an example, it was thought that many residues originating from the treatment of cocoa beans in storage constituted the highest risk group, followed by insecticides applied in the field, fungicides and herbicides.The expert on pesticide matters was subsequently requested to produce a Manual on the Safe Use of Pesticides in Cocoa Growing to provide the necessary guidance to the relevant stakeholders. An outline of the first draft of the Manual was presented to the Executive Committee at its 136th meeting in May 2008. The completed document is now available and has been placed on the ICCO website. The ICCO Secretariat hereby presents a summary covering the salient points of the Manual (www.icco.org).C
Contents of the Document
In the first and introductory section, the document provides a list of the most common constraints (pests and diseases) faced by cocoa, their geographical distribution in the world and the frequency of pesticide use to control them. It also reviews the main categories of stakeholders in the debate on pesticides, each with their separate agendas:
The Agrochemical (now often called Life Sciences) industry: principally the half dozen multinational companies which have made considerable investment in new technologies and wish to protect their interests with patents and confidentiality;
Companies producing "generic" products: they benefit farmers by pushing down the prices of agrochemical products when patents expire ("off-patent" compounds);
Consumer groups and activists: they voice concerns on the safety and/or usefulness of pesticides which are often shared by the general public. It is also argued that these groups need regular exposure to maintain their profile and to justify their existence;
Media: they are interested in selling newspapers and/or in viewer ratings, so sometimes they give priority to colourful and sensational stories. They are not really interested in an objective debate;
National Governments and, increasingly, international bodies: these bodies have to balance the various interests at hand and establish an appropriate framework for the players involved to act in a fair and efficient manner; and
Research Scientists: they seek research grants to continue to remain in employment and may be tempted to influence research funding bodies by carefully timed and purpose-designed press releases more for their own benefit than for that of the general public. They may also over-emphasize a safety concern in order to secure funding.
After reviewing the stakeholders involved in the pesticides debate, the document examines the main issues associated with chemical control. These include:
Safety aspects including real and potential risks to growers and consumers;
Cost-effectiveness, perhaps of greatest interest to farmers;
Technical problems with pesticide applications, including development of resistance and resurgence and;
Other sustainability concerns including general impact on the environment.
The document then provides an overview on the importance of pesticide registration and adherence to measures and regulations published mainly by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the European Union, the US Environment Protection Agency, the Food Sanitation Law in Japan and other leading agencies in the world.
Finally, the concept of Integrated Crop Management is reviewed, with its components (cultural methods, clonal selection and other genetic methods, the preservation and/or manipulation of biological agents and the application of chemical pesticides in a sensible way) and that of Rational Pesticide Use (RPU) as a component of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP).
In the second section of the document, the term "pesticide" is explained and the meaning of the names and composition of pesticides is reviewed as well as their biological activity, application rate, types of control, mode of action and technical problems encountered. Finally bio pesticides, organic production and the search for alternative viable solutions are examined.
In the third section, the hazards of unsafe use of pesticides are reviewed and the concept of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for cocoa, the safe use (Acceptable Daily Intake) and the biodegradation of pesticides explained. Information is also provided on how MRLs for cocoa are assessed in practice and what can be done to mitigate the residue problems.
In the fourth section, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) are reviewed, including matters to think about before picking up a sprayer, Pesticide selection, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Maintenance of equipment, How to spray cocoa, Containers and Hygiene and finally Post-spray Evaluation.
In the fifth section, good practices in crop storage are examined, including the main pests associated with storage and the importance of non-chemical controls, the application and timing of insecticide treatments in storage, pesticide selection, inspection, sampling and documentation/traceability.
In the sixth section, general and region-specific recommendations are given as well as the need for focussed, practical research on pesticide application and on strategic cocoa pesticides.
In the annexes, some technical terms and abbreviations used in pesticide science are presented, followed by the classification of acute toxicity and the list of pesticides that must be avoided in cocoa.
Finally, a list of websites of organizations that can provide further information on the subject is given.
Since publication of the Manual in June 2008, new information has come to light in relation to two products, Metalaxyl and pirimiphos-methyl, listed in Appendix 3. Regarding Metalaxyl, Regulation EC No. 1313/2007 dated 8 November 2007 allowed its use up to the end of the year 2010. Metalaxyl must therefore be removed from Appendix 3B (pesticides that must be avoided) and included in Appendix 3A (pesticides authorized for use in cocoa).
Concerning pirimiphos-methyl, the ICCO has been informed by Syngenta, manufacturer of the chemical compound, that products containing this active ingredient should not be used on cocoa, whether in the field, in post harvest treatment or in storage areas for cocoa, as this could result in residues above the EU MRL of 0.05 mg/kg. Pesticides containing pirimiphos-methyl, such as Cocostar and Actellic, should be avoided on cocoa. Existing stocks should be disposed of safely or used on crops for which it is officially approved. Pirimiphos-methyl should therefore be considered as included in Appendix 3B (pesticides that must be avoided on cocoa).
The issue of pesticide residues is kept under constant review, following decisions on MRLs for active substances taken by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and other leading international agencies. In addition, new developments such as the issues described in paragraphs 18-20 may come to light from time to time. Hence the ICCO is presently making arrangements for the Manual on the Safe Use of Pesticides to undergo periodic updates. The first update is due to take place towards the end of the current year and a revised version of the Manual is to be placed on the ICCO website in the first quarter of 2009.


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Department of Physics
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Dr. Saisudha B. Mallur
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics
Office Location: Currens Hall 527
Phone Number: (309) 298-1375
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Personal Web Page: faculty.wiu.edu/SB-Mallur/
- Ph.D. – Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, 1996
- Nuclear and Particle Physics (Spring) – Phys 540
- Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics (Fall) – Phys 536
- Experimental Techniques in Physics (Spring) - Phys 570
- Mathematical Methods of Physics 1 (Spring) – Phys 367
- Thermodynamics (Spring) - Phys 354
- Modern Experimental Physics (Fall) – Phys 470
- University Physics I Labs (Fall) – Phys 211
- University Physics II Labs (Spring) – Phys 212
Research Interests
Experimental AMO Physics
Current research interests:
- Synthesis and characterization of glasses doped with nano particles .
- Study their electronic and optical properties using optical absorption and fluorescence experiments.
- Investigating the effect of nanoparticles on the optical properties of rare earth ions in glasses.
Selected Publications
- "Compositional dependence of optical band gap and refractive index in lead and bismuth borate glasses" Saisudha B. Mallur, Tyler Czarnecki, Ashish Adhikari, Panakkattu K. Babu, Materials Research Bulletin 68 (2015) 27–34
- "The effect of host glass on the optical properties of Nd3+, Sm3+ and Dy3+ in lead borate glasses", M.B. Saisudha and J. Ramakrishna, Phys. Rev. B53, 6186 (1996).
- "The fluorescence of Nd3+ in lead borate and bismuth borate glasses with large stimulated emission cross-section", M.B. Saisudha, K.S.R. Koteshwara Rao, H.L. Bhat and J. Ramakrishna, J. Appl. Phys. 80, 4845 (1996).
- "Optical absorption of Nd3+ in bismuth borate glasses with large radiative transition probabilities", M.B. Saisudha and J.Ramakrishna, Optical Materials, 18(4),403-417 (2002).


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Frank Miller's '300' Comic Sequel 'Xerxes' Will Debut Some Time After '300: Rise Of An Empire' Movie
Frank Miller apparently hasn't completed his sequel to the comic series 300, Xerxes, over the course of nearly three years. This pace means the movie version of the story, titled 300: Rise of an Empire, will almost certainly be out well ahead of the book when it arrives in theaters on March 7.
ICv2 reports that Miller has finished two issues of the five-issue series. That's how far along he was when Dark Horse Comics CEO Mike Richardson talked to ICv2 in early 2011. Miller "has every intention of returning to the remaining Xerxes issues when his Hollywood commitments are complete," the site reports.
Miller has been working on co-directing Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, which is set for release August 22, 2014. Fans of his previous work, such as All-Star Batman and Robin and Holy Terror, know the writer/artist hasn't been known for setting strict self-imposed deadlines for himself in recent years.
Miller has called Xerxes, which follows the eponymous Persian emporer both before and after 300's Battle of Thermopylae, "a more complex story" than its predecessor, with a story that extends outward in contrast to 300's more inward progression.
ICv2 offers one piece of good news for Miller fans. A "Dark Horse insider" called the pages that Miller has submitted so far "outstandingly beautiful."
[Via ICv2]


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That trial unveiled financing links between the Cercle Wagram and the Brise de Mer, a corsican organized crime group.
This is the good life: One finds extraordinary wine and a traditional cuisine safeguarded by the corsican people.
Yet, I do not think the corsican is often a voluntarily cruel driver.
A patriotic corsican, he was the servant of his country's oppressor.
He at the same time made a mental note of the costume, which he afterwards reproduced in the duel scene of the corsican Brothers.
Not one true corsican but must "see and hear and touch him."
"The corsican never forgets a vendetta," was the cool reply, as he walked away.
The corsican expedition was quite as ill-starred as the French.
Give him a bowl of popoi and a stewed or roasted cat, and his corsican heart warmed to the giver.
A little corsican named Bonaparte was in charge of the defending forces.
Island in the Mediterranean Sea; part of France, lying southeast of the French mainland, north of Sardinia, and west of Italy.
Note: Birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.


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Downloadable book profiles environmentally-responsible colleges
NEW YORK — As the nation gears up to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, The Princeton Review , in collaboration with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), today released the second annual edition of its free guidebook saluting the nation's most environmentally responsible "green colleges."
The Princeton Review's Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 Edition profiles 308 institutions of higher education in the United States and three in Canada that demonstrate notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation. The 220-page book—the only free, comprehensive, annually updated guide to green colleges—can be downloaded at www.princetonreview.com/green-guide.aspx and www.centerforgreenschools.org/greenguide.
The Princeton Review, well known for its education and test-prep services, first created this one-of-a-kind resource for college-bound students in 2010 in collaboration with USGBC. This past fall, USGBC launched its Center for Green Schools to increase its efforts to drive change in how campuses and schools are designed, constructed and operated so that all educational facilities can enhance student learning experiences.
College applicants using the guide will find in it:
-School profiles with application, admission, financial aid and student enrollment information
-"Green Highlights" write-ups detailing each school's most impressive environmental and sustainability initiatives
-"Green Facts" sidebars reporting statistics and facts on everything from the school's use of renewable energy sources, recycling and conservation programs to the availability of environmental studies programs, and green jobs career guidance
-A glossary of 40+ green terms and acronyms from AASHE to "zero waste"
-Lists identifying schools in the book with various green distinctions – among them: those with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified buildings and those that are signatories of the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment.
The guidebook also has an introductory section discussing sustainability issues and advice on living green on campus. A final section "Stories from Campus," reports on ways 10 schools in the book chosen by USGBC are creatively addressing sustainability issues on their campuses in curriculum, transportation, student involvement and other areas.
"College-bound students are increasingly interested in sustainability issues," says Robert Franek, senior vice president of publishing, The Princeton Review. "Among 8,200 college applicants who participated in our spring 2011 'College Hopes & Worries Survey,' nearly 7 out of 10 (69 percent) told us that having information about a school's commitment to the environment would influence their decision to apply to or attend the school," he adds. "Together with USGBC, we are pleased to make this free resource available to all students seeking to attend colleges that practice, teach and support environmentally-responsible choices. To that end, we highly recommend the terrific schools in this book."
"A green campus can transform the college experience for students through enhanced sustainability education and by creating healthy living and learning environments all while saving energy, water and money as part of an institution's bottom line," says Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, USGBC. "We launched the Center for Green Schools at USGBC with a vision of green schools for all within this generation. Partnering with The Princeton Review to provide this invaluable resource to college-bound students was a no-brainer for helping to create transformational change on these campuses."
The Princeton Review chose the 311 schools based on a survey it conducted in 2010 of hundreds of colleges across the U.S. and in Canada to tally its annual "Green Rating" scores (scaled from 60 to 99) of colleges for its school profiles in its college guidebooks and Website. The survey asks administrators more than 50 questions about their institution's sustainability-related policies, practices and programs. The company tallied Green Ratings for 703 institutions in summer 2010. The 311 schools in this guide received scores of 80 or above in that assessment.
(Note: The Princeton Review does not rank the schools in this guide hierarchically (1 to 311) according to their Green Rating scores, nor does it include those scores in this book's school profiles.) Information about The Princeton Review's Green Rating methodology and its "Green Honor Roll" list saluting schools that received Green Ratings of 99 is at www.princetonreview.com/green.aspx.


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Best Country Love Songs For Valentine's Day
I recently had the honor of joining a distinguished panel of music nuts to agree on the 100 Best Country Love Songs.
While most of my peers selected modern country love songs from Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Chris Young, and Blake Shelton, I was the voice for the classics. It took some persuading, but eventually I was able to edge in Classic Country love songs like 'Look At Us' by Vince Gill, 'Rockin' Years' by Dolly Parton and Ricky Van Shelton, 'I.O.U.' by Lee Greenwood, and 'What A Difference You Made In My Life' by Ronnie Milsap.
As host of WGNA's Cryin' Lovin' or Leavin' Show in the late '90s and early 2000's, I also tried to capture that era with popular love songs like 'Love, Me' by Collin Raye, 'If There Hadn't Been You' by Billy Dean, 'To Make You Feel My Love' by Garth Brooks (pictured kissing Trisha Yearwood above) and 'Your Love Amazes Me' by John Berry. In the end, I think we came up with a variety of songs and artists that will please long-time and new country fans alike.