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Transitioning your business to the NBN can cause your EFTPOS system to stop working. For some businesses, particularly retail, EFTPOS is one the most important tools they have for enabling sales. When the EFTPOS stops working, many of their clients just walk out of the door and go to another business, resulting in obvious lost sales.
Unlike an Alarm or Fax machine not working (or even the phone), EFTPOS failures often results in instantaneous loss of business. It is important that businesses carefully consider how the switchover will affect them and in particular move their EFTPOS first – so that it can be tested and if necessary fall back to the telephone line until the new solution is working.
Broadly speaking EFTPOS transition solutions fall into three main areas: data-only line, mobile and broadband.
Data-only line
This is probably the simplest short-term approach. Telstra (and only Telstra) can provide a "data-only line", which is actually a type of ISDN line. While it is capable of carry normal voice calls, you're not supposed to use it for that. It looks for all intents and purposes like a regular telephone line, though being an ISDN line is not affected by the switchoff.
The great advantage of this approach is that you just plug your existing EFTPOS terminal into it – no need to even talk to your merchant provider.
The biggest downside is the extra cost. Telstra charge a monthly rental for this line of around $46 per month. There may also be installation fees if you don't want to sign a long term contract. The other big issue is that it is just a work-around for the switchoff. It too will eventually be disconnected (though no date has yet been announced by Telstra or NBNCo).
Many smaller businesses share their EFTPOS line with their fax and alarm system (some even share with their main phone line). Only one of these devices can be used at a time. This solution does not fix this problem (unlike the other solutions).
This method has been around for several years – just send all the transactions over the mobile network. The EFTPOS terminal will have a SIM card in it, just like a mobile phone, and will communicate with the merchant facility over the mobile network. As far as I can tell every merchant provider has some sort of mobile offering.
The biggest advantage of this approach is that you end up with a totally wireless terminal – you can take it wherever you do business (even remote from your premises e.g. trade shows) and it is easier to hand the terminal over to your client when needing them to enter their pin (no wires attached).
There are however several downsides:
- Coverage: Most terminals use the older GPRS network (either Telstra or Optus), which has significantly poorer coverage outside the larger towns. Deloraine in particular has very poor GPRS coverage. There are some newer terminals using the 3G network from some merchant providers, however these are not widespread. If your coverage is poor the transactions will be unreliable and slow.
- Performance: Some businesses report that processing transactions with the mobile network takes considerably longer. If you are a high volume user (e.g. a cafe), this can be problem.
- Some merchant providers change extra for the use of the mobile network. Either by increasing the monthly rental or increasing the transaction fee (or both). However you need to remember that you may be saving the monthly expense of having a dedicated telephone line.
Broadband (IP)
This appears to be the best long term solution for EFTPOS in a post copper world. It uses your internet connection to transmit the payment details to the merchant facility. Most (if not all) the banks provide a broadband solution using the external company PC-EFTPOS. This is a sophisticated point-of-sale system that requires significant investment in IT systems. This is likely to be completely over-the-top for a small retailer. Most small retailers just need a simple, standalone EFTPOS terminal that goes over the broadband network instead of the current telephone network.
The biggest advantage of the broadband approach is that there is very unlikely to be any change to your monthly EFTPOS rental or transaction fees (actually it ought to be cheaper – it certainly saves the provider on their costs). It is also likely to process the transactions the quickest (there is no time delay while the terminal connects to the merchant provider – it is always "on").
One provider, Tyro, also offer a standalone wifi terminal. This has all the advantages of the broadband approach, but is also mobile (within the wifi range of your premises). This makes it easier to hand the terminal to clients and avoids having to run cables from your front counter to the back office where your router lives.
The downsides to this approach are:
- It is relatively new and some merchant providers are being rather slow to offer the solution – except Tyro, see below
- It is reliant on your internet connection, while the NBN is generally much more reliable than the older ADSL internet, mainly due to faults in the premises equipment (routers etc) or in the back-end network of the internet provider, it still generally isn't as reliable as the copper phone line.
Making the transition
You may have to consider changing your merchant provider if the one you currently use does not provide a suitable solution for you. For example for Deloraine, the mobile GPRS network is not an option – the coverage is just too poor. In my experience if the provider is unable to provide a service, they are willing to set aside any contracts you may have entered into and/or waive any termination fees.
Merchant support for different solutions
I have contacted some of the merchant providers to find out what solutions they offer:
Most of the terminals I have seen from them are the Vx570 which already does broadband communication. I have verified with them that transitioning is as simple as unplugging the phone and plugging in an ethernet cable from your router.
Bendigo Bank
Bendigo Bank are actively working on a solution for broadband and 3G (they already have GPRS). They expect a new terminal that will do both to be available by the end of January 2014. They already have a terminal that does broadband, but it doesn't seem to be in widespread use.
They have a mobile solution, but it is only GPRS. They have no standalone broadband terminal. Their only solution is tied to PC-EFTPOS which will require significant investment. They have been willing to cancel a 3 year contract of a client in Deloraine, but still wanted to charge a $100 "terminal collection fee".
They have a mobile solution, but it is only GPRS. Indeed most of their terminals already provide a mobile backup. However by default it uses the Optus GPRS network, which has significantly poorer coverage. It can be changed to a Telstra GPRS SIM on request. They are willing to not charge extra for using the mobile network if it is the only solution available. They are also willing to waive all termination fees on request. They do not have a standalone broadband terminal (only PC-EFTPOS), though they are working on one (no date given). My contact advised clients to call 1800 039 025 opt 2, to discuss.
Commonwealth Bank
They have a mobile solution based on Telstra's 3G network, so this does provide the best coverage of all, however they do charge $34.50 per month for this terminal (more than the regular phone one). They also have a standalone broadband based terminal which is plugged into your router using an ethernet cable – there is no extra charge for this. For most clients it is as simple as calling them up and asking for a new terminal. The number to call is 1800 230 177
National Australia Bank
NAB offer a Telstra GPRS mobile option, 3G is being worked on. They do not charge any extra on the monthly rental for the mobile terminal. However they have no broadband offering at all.
Tyro are a new entrant into the EFTPOS market. Like any new entrant they have been performing a lot of innovation. In particular they offer services that no other merchant provider do. The thing that caught my eye is that that they not only do broadband terminals, but they also work over wifi. This is something I have been asked about repeatedly. I highly recommend you check these guys out: tyro.com
St George Bank
St George currently only offer a Telstra GPRS based alternative to the telephone line system. There is typically an increase in the monthly terminal rental of around $5.50 and there may be a change to the transaction rates. They say that there is a Telstra 3G terminal coming, but estimated this to be 3 to 6 months away. It is unknown if there will be an IP based terminal.
I have not verified this information by speaking to them, however from their website the terminal they use offers both mobile (GPRS) and broadband (IP).
HICAPS have a 3G terminal that will process regular EFTPOS payments and Medicare refunds. However they are still unable to process private health fund payments via the 3G terminal. This leaves medical providers with a significant problem – they seem to have no workaround on this. They are working on the issue, however their current approach is to attempt to get the existing PSTN terminals to work over the NBN – which is likely doomed to fail. See HICAPS drops the NBN Ball


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Warning of more pay claims amid fat cat 'bonus culture' in agencies
The country's most senior industrial relations official has warned of the potential for workplace chaos as unions representing public and private sector employees gear up for pay claims.
Kieran Mulvey, the director general of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), said the situation was not helped by the fact some State agencies still have a bonus culture.
Mr Mulvey warned industrial peace "is imperative if we are to manage successfully our economic recovery".
But he said the industrial relations climate was beginning to resemble the 1970s and the 1980s following a succession of disputes involving Luas, Dart, An Post and HSE workers.
Mr Mulvey is writing in today's Irish Independent as train drivers seek a pay increase of up to 25pc following a proposed pay hike for Luas drivers.
The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) wrote to Irish Rail demanding a deal to cut their wages, due to be in place until October, is lifted.
The union is also seeking a 6pc payment and an increase in line with "industry norms" which they claim is between 8pc and 18pc.
Some members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) in the HSE run Cregg House, Sligo, have also voted to take industrial action.
Mr Mulvey said the WRC was "beginning to take on the look of an industrial relations emergency department" such is the number of disputes.
He said that since last October, when the new WRC was established, it had received 5,200 requests for employment rights investigations or adjudications.
Mr Mulvey said: "After seven years of wage famine and increased taxation there is a growing expectation among employees in both private and public sectors for increases in take home pay.
"Talk and evidence of some economic recovery in certain sectors fuel these demands."
He warned the recovery was fragile and the absence of a national bargaining structure and agreed "ground rules" for wage negotiation was unhelpful in the current situation.
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Steering Cable for 2003 Sanger v230
Does anyone know the length of steering cable needed for a 2003 Sanger v230? The steering is really hard in the boat and I think it's time to put a new one in. This boat is new to me and never changed the cable in it. Is it a pain in the ass or doable in a few hours?
I have a zerk fitting at the coupler / rudder shaft, so maybe it just needs grease... I'm guessing that fitting is just for the rudder though.
What cables do you guys recommend?
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NewThing Gathering
Monday, April 28, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
NewThing Gathering
Monday, April 28, 2014
9:00am - 12:30pm
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Guest Speaker: Mac Lake
Mac is the Visionary Architect of The LAUNCH Group. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute (1984) and Dallas Theological Seminary (1990). In 1997, Mac planted Carolina Forest Community Church in Myrtle Beach, SC. In 2004, he moved to Charleston, SC to serve as Leadership Development Pastor at Seacoast Church. In July 2010 Mac partnered with Brian Bloye at West Ridge Church to start LAUNCH. Since beginning in Jan 2011 LAUNCH has assessed over 170 church planters and trained over 80 planters across the US. Mac and his wife, Cindy, live in metro Atlanta and have three children, Brandon, Jordan and Brianna. You can follow Mac on his blog www.maclakeonline.com.
Vision - Dave Ferguson
Network Huddles
When & Where
3000 S John Young Pkwy
Monday, April 28, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CDT)
Add to my calendar
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NEW YORK, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. stock indexes closed in positive territory Friday despite tepid trading after the Labor Department said the unemployment rate remained 7.8 percent.
The department said 155,000 jobs were added in December.
The Census Bureau said new factory orders rose for the sixth time in seven months in November but the gain was marginal. A $200 million gain to $477.6 billion came to less than 0.1 percent.
In late afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average added 43.85 points -- 0.33 percent -- to 13,435.21.
The Nasdaq composite gained 1.09 points (0.04 percent) and finished at 3,101.66.
The Standard and Poor's 500 added 7.10 points -- 0.49 percent -- and ended the session at 1,466.47.
The 10-year treasury note yielded 1.908 percent.
On the New York Stock Exchange, the total share volume was 3.4 trillion shares.
Against the dollar, the euro was $1.3074 from Thursday's $1.3049. The dollar was 88.17 yen from 87.24 yen Thursday.
In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 index gained 2.82 percent or 292.93 points to 10,688.11.
In London, the FTSE 100 index gained 0.7 percent, 42.50 points, to 6,089.84.


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gmail works sporadically and slowly for me.
yes,try later,it will work,but not for youtube,you would be probably suprised to find out youtube was ok to login,for 1 hour .but not suprise all the time
whenever the powers that be adjust the firewalls, you'll find that available content varies. I've seen it enoug times to be certain of this. Anytime a particular event warrents it (congress meeting, google event, etc), the filters get adjusted. Expect more things to be down shortly.
Dude stop changing names, it's confusing. And why are you a different account now?
filtering mistake


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Shocking image shows damage caused after set of HAIR EXTENSIONS caught fire
THIS shocking image shows the damage caused when a set of HAIR EXTENSIONS caught fire.
The occupants of the house in Morecambe, Lancashire, were lucky to escape unharmed when a bedroom went up in flames.
Fire crews were called to the property at 8.25pm yesterday and spotted flames through the bedroom window and smoke pouring out.
Two firefighters entered the building and managed to put out the blaze but the damage caused to the bedroom, as well as the landing and another room, was extensive.
Thankfully the woman in the house had managed to escape along with her pets without any injury.
Warren Topp, Green Watch Manager at Lancaster Fire Station, said: "The fire was caused by accidental ignition to human hair extensions and bedding, the source of ignition was a hairdryer.
"The hairdryer had been left unattended on the bed immediately following use.
Had the occupant not returned upstairs so soon and discovered the fire so quickly then the consequences could have been far more severe
"The occupant had left the bedroom for a few minutes to walk downstairs. When she arrived back upstairs she was met with a developing fire producing a large volume of smoke. The bedroom quickly became involved in fire.
"Due to the quick thinking of the occupant there were no casualties at this incident. The occupant evacuated the premises taking her family pets with her prior to calling the fire service outside the property.
"There were no smoke alarms fitted to this house. Had the occupant not returned upstairs so soon and discovered the fire so quickly then the consequences could have been far more severe.
"Always ensure that hairdryers and hair straighteners and not left unattended when switched on or immediately following use. Always place them on a non-combustible surface until they are cooled."


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Those of you who have followed my work over the years may recognize this motif. The various color circles represent the human race. My feeling is that one of the best ways that we have to promote unity and peace is through art. So I am reintroducing this motif during this time to emphasize this....we are ALL an important part of the human race and need each other.
I urge anyone reading this to grab a piece of paper and a pencil, crayon, or whatever, and draw your own version of Unity. Share it through social media or wherever you can. Remember....A picture is worth a thousand words.


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|News Russia in Eurovision National contest This year Connections ESC.covers Forum Chat Links
|Russian National Contest 2004
In 2004 Channel One Russia (previously known as ORTV) was responsible for National Selection of Russian Eurovision Entry.
Receiving of musical material was held by Channel One Russia (C1R) musical department in the period from 1st till 25th of February.
C1R gave official rules of Internal Selection 04:
- only songs (lyrics & music), which were not commercially released before 1st of October 2003, may participate;
- the song should be not longer than 3 mins;
- the song could be performed maximum by 6 artists, which were already 16 years old in 2003.
The song should be recorded and sent on cassete or on cd to C1R Musical Department. Address: 127000, Moscow, Akademika Koroleva str, Channel One Russia, Eurovision 2004.
In National Contest everybody can take part, famous or not. But Channel One Russia emphasizes, that Russian selection is a chance for young and talented artists.
All questions by phone +7-095-2179237 and e-mail email@example.com.
On 29th of February 2004 web-conference Yuri Aksyuta was held. As a chief of C1R Musical Department Yuri Aksyuta answered several questions about Eurovision in Russia:
Q: What is your first criteria in selection of russian representative for Eurovision Song Contest 2004? Whom would you prefer personally?
A: First of all, it's a unique song and the singer's individuality. In my opinion, the aim is not to just participate, but to win.
Q: When will the Russian Eurovision singer be announced?
A: The result of russian selection will be annouced in the very nearest future - first week of March.
Q: What are the reasons, that Channel 1 Russia does not cover preparation for the eurovision song contest?
A: I'm not sure if preparations will have big interest and success with C1R tv-viewers.
Q: When will Channel 1 Russia conduct Open (not internal) National Final for ESC as majority of European broadcasters do?
A: It's a pity, that you can't rely on professionalism of C1R selection commettee. Next year Open National Final may be held and we will see, if it would be more productive and interesting than work of jury.
9-11 March - The culmination - results of russian preselection 2004 are known:
Towards late evening on Tuesday March 9 there were a lot of working people in the office of C1R general director Konstantin Ernst. Management of Russian Broadcaster had to make a decision whom our country will send to Eurovision 2004. Finally, it was decided, that russian representative in Istanbul will be Julia Savicheva.
Chief of C1R Musical Department Yuri Aksyuta informed, that during preselection stage 2253 entries were received. The selection commission comprising Channel One Russia representatives, popular singers and composers, chose 31 songs to compete.
Here are the list of several known participants of russian preselection 2004 and their song for ESC 2004:
- Julia Savicheva (producer Max Fadeev). Not finished variant of song without words was submitted (only as instumental version), vocal line was recorded using musical instruments;
- Anastasia Stotskaya (producer Philip Kirkorov). Song "I ti skazhesh" (solo version). Kirkorov was upset with C1R decision and commented results of russian prelesection: "I hoped that Nastya (=Anastasia Stotskaya) would win, becase I think that our song "I ti skazhesh" deserved to be Russian Entry in Euovision 2004. But now it doesn't matter already. I will sing this beautiful composition together with Anastasia as a duet, and our citizens will listen to it and understand how good it is. But for me the aim was to make Russia win in ESC and to bring it to Moscow. And if Julia Savicheva manages to do it - our congratulations." Song "I ti skazhes" [duo version by Kirkorov & Stotskaya] is available as (mp3): on this page;
- group "Smash!!" (producer Mikhail Topalov). Two english songs, written by british authors, were submitted: "This could lead to something" and "Would you cry to me". Mikhail Topalov was not upset very much. He just sympathized with Kirkorov in his "grief". Now group "Smash!!" is going on worldwide tour;
- group "Reflex";
- Dima Bilan (producer Yuri Aizenshpis);
- Abraham Rousseau;
- afro-russian person Jam (producer Igor Matvienko). Jam is participant of "Fabrika Zvyozd 1" (OT type show);
- composer Vitaliy Okorokov (creator and chief of group "Kombinatsia", which was very popular in 90s);
- new young star Zazhigalka;
- male singer Kevin with song "You May";
- female singer Mary X with song "Collision", which was written with support of group "Vostok";
- group "Gorod V" from Vladivostok;
Several newspapers blamed C1R for unfair selection (Max Fadeev was producer of reality show "Star Factory - 2" on Channel One Russia). But Yuri Aksyuta reported that after "full comprehensive analysis" expert comittee decided that new Max Fadeev's song is the winner because "it fits format of the contest and has potential to fight for top places in ESC". Song is in English, but lyrics are not finalized yet, and entry has no title either. In 2003 there were doubts that Tatu song is not fitting format for the contest, but this year C1R think, that Jilia Savicheva and her entry are absolutely top points. Aksyuta told that it is pure coincidence that protegee of Channel 1 Russia appeared to have all this qualities. .
The following sources were used: web-site of Channel One Russia 1tv.ru, russian press release EBU, article about russian preselection from paper 'Moskosvkiy komsomolets' 11.03.2004
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text: So my first droid died on me the other day. I received my refurb today and I've noticed that the LEDs lighting up the soft buttons on the bottom of the phone are not uniform. The "Menu" button is light up much brighter than the "Back" and "Home" buttons, both of which are only about half lit. The only button that seems appropriately lit is the "Search" button. Right now I have the LEDs just turned off (thank God for root), but is this something they would replace the phone for? Or am I SOL on this one? (I'm insanely picky about these types of things, I know)


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If Levi's is considered the brand name for classic basic jeans, Keds could be considered the quintessential brand in the realm of classic basic sneakers. In over a century, Keds have managed to hold their own in the rapidly-changing world of fashion footwear, staying afloat amid competition from more street brands such as Converse and Adidas and more sports brands such as Nike and New Balance. The history of Keds is one of staying true to roots while adding options as styles and performance expectations evolved.
The history of Keds sneakers begins in 1916. The U.S. Rubber company released their design to the public under the name of Peds, inspired by the Latin word meaning foot. The style sold, but mostly to a mature audience, so U.S. Rubber swapped the "P" for a "K" and a brand was born.
Although U.S. Rubber invented Keds, it was Michelin and, eventually Stride Rite Corp. that brought Keds to the mainstream market. As Keds grew in popularity over the decades, they inspired a new term for shoes with rubber soles: sneakers. The term alluded to the fact that Keds allowed the wearer to walk noiselessly.
The 1960s and 1970s brought new demands for sneakers. Rather than just look good for lounging or strolling about town, they were supposed to be used for athletics. The Keds line expanded to include Pro-Keds, geared for basketball and other sports.
Fun Facts
The popularity of Keds has partially been propelled by the number of pop culture references to them. One such case is the 1986 movie, "Stand By Me," when one boy commented that another boy was going to be "knocked out of his Keds." Celebrities spotted in Keds include Tiffani Thiessen, whose character on "Saved By the Bell" wore Keds religiously, as did the "Full House" television series character Stephanie Tanner. Even fashionista rock star Gwen Stefani, who has designed her own clothing line, has been known to step out in Keds.
Today's new school Keds do not resemble old-fashioned Keds. There is the basic white lace-up and the navy blue slip-on, but the latest styles to hit the streets are customs. Wannabe designers hit the Keds studio (see Resources below) to choose colors, prints, trim, laces and hip graphics to adorn their Keds. Of course, today's custom Keds do not carry the budget price tag of their predecessors. They start at $60.


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The Renault Twin Run is a rear-wheel drive concept car with a 3.5-litre V6 engine, and is capable of 155mph. It previews how the new Twingo city car will look (in a sanitised form) when it arrives next year.
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A little bit unbelievable, but good fantasy. Entertaining just the same. Familiar plot and theme. Probably a better TV series. I feel a sequel coming.
Our best guess for you: 3.2 stars
Average of 2088 ratings: 3.2 Stars
Anywhere is possible.
A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between Jumpers and Paladins - those who have sworn to kill them.
- Cast:
- Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Rooker, Diane Lane, Jamie Bell, Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson, AnnaSophia Robb, Tom Hulce, Max Thieriot, Teddy Dunn, Hayden Christensen
- Director:
- Doug Liman
- Genres:
- Sci-Fi , Action Sci-Fi , Action & Adventure
- Format:
- DVD and Blu-ray
- Demand:
- Medium


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School starts Sept 7th with half days so school lunch doesn't start until Sept 13 for our school. Here's what the first week of menus looks like:
All Beef Burger, Cheeseburger or Veggie Burger with Fixin's
Make Your Own Caesar Salad
Fresh Peach
Fresh Pita Pizza
Celery and Carrot Sticks with Dip
Fresh Nectarine
Roasted Chicken with Brown Rice and Black Beans
Sauteed Broccoli with Garlic
Orange Wedges
Whole Wheat Grilled Cheese
Baby Carrots with Dressing
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese - Vermont Cheddar Sauce
Sauteed Fresh Zucchini Sticks
New York State Melon
We have requested the recipes and ingredients for these items and should be able to give you more detail soon. Meanwhile, enjoy the use of the word "fresh" throughout this list.
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North Las Vegas, NV – KTM riders walked away with six championships at the 37th annual World Mini Grand Prix at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
KTM Factory Junior Team rider Michael Hall took home the first championship for the team with the 450 Modified Pro title. His teammate, England's Max Anstie, had a remarkable week winning two championships in the 85/150cc Modified 14-16 and the Supermini Thru 16 classes. Tommy Weeck and Aaron Siminoe had some bright moments during the week and both came up just shy of earning a title. Weeck took second in the 250 4-stroke Non-Pro, 250 Modified Intermediate and 450 Stock Intermediate classes while Siminoe earned a second overall in the 250 2-stroke Non-Pro class.
KTM 65 riders snatched up the three remaining KTM titles. Tanner Stack was able to take two titles home in the 65cc Modified and Stock 6-8 classes. The final championship of the week went to Jon Ames in the 65cc Stock 9-11 class.
The next event for the KTM Factory Junior Team will be Mammoth Mountain Motocross June 19-28, 2008.
KTM World Mini Champions:
Michael Hall – 450 Modified Pro
Max Anstie – Supermini Thru 16
Max Anstie – 85/150cc Modified 14-16
Tanner Stack – 65cc Modified 6-8
Tanner Stack – 65cc Stock 6-8
Jon Ames – 65cc Stock 9-11


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- Matchy-matchy outfits: There was a time in my life when I envied families who wore his-&-hers-&-all-of- theirs tees, a gaggle of neon green "Jones Family Reunion!" shirts weaving their way through Disney World. In retrospect, I think what I actually wanted was siblings, not a uniform that I identified me as having them. I thought this was one of those fads that ended in the '90s, just like neon green died, but lately I've seen a frightening number of similarly clad families near the National Zoo. And then there's this couple, who wasn't at the zoo but walking down U Street, which means they were likely not tourists at all, which gives them even less of an excuse to be dressed like this.
- Fanny packs: Including this one just feels weak. It's a total gimme. Tourists adore fanny packs, obviously. I don't even think I need to say much else, as this is self-explanatory: Fanny packs are convenient, sure, just like tool belts. They keep your most vital stuff (maps! sunscreen! money clip!) nearby so you can reach it easily, without rifling through an entire bag's worth of stuff. You know what else is similarly convenient? Tool belts. But you don't see people wearing tool belts around the city.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Stuff Tourists Like, Part IV
It's that time again! Time for another look at tourists' favorite things to see & do - &, especially, their favorite ways to dress - while vacationing:
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Office 365® Migration Grant
Campus Consortium is proud to offer the Office 365® Migration Grant as part of the Campus Consortium Grant Program. Migrating to Microsoft's Office 365® can be a large financial undertaking; licensing costs, man hours, resources, etc. The Campus Consortium is interested in offering educational institutions the chance to alleviate this burden with their Office 365® Migration Grant, which covers 50% of project costs related to migrate your users to Office 365® for faster email, cloud storage, and more.
Benefits of Migrating to Office 365®
How to Apply
Our Campus Consortium Grant Committee will review all applications submitted by the designated deadline. Should your institution be selected to receive the Office 365® Migration Grant, the point of contact listed on the form will be notified. Next steps will include scheduling the consulting sessions at the convenience of our consultants.
Should you have any questions regarding this grant, or the application process, reach out to the Grant Committee at email@example.com.


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Thread: Not Able To Delete MSX Jobs
07-21-03, 06:33 #1Registered User
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Unanswered: Not Able To Delete MSX Jobs
i had a problem where i created jobs on a linked server and later changed my computer from one subnet to another.
then when i tried to delete a job i get the MSX error where i couldn't delete nor change the job.
todo so:
Open the table sysjobs on msdb
Then delete from there or alter the originating_server record.
Kind Regards,


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Innovation Guelph
Increasing Awareness of a Community Resource
At 5 years young, Innovation Guelph has already made a significant impact on the City of Guelph. Many entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises benefited from their support. Looking to find more clients and to further support economic development in the city, Supermilk, along with Tytus Digital Marketing, worked to overhaul Innovation Guelph's web presence.
After the redesign, all the information was easy to find, client successes showcased, programs and services effectively displayed, and a robust calendar created to list the numerous community events. This has helped create more awareness in and around Guelph.
Web Design
Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada
Honouring and Highlighting Employee Accomplishments
The Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC) is Canada's leading provider of healthcare liability insurance. Supermilk created a poster for a special event honouring HIROC staff and highlighting their accomplishments. We illustrated the successes accomplished over the year to help staff visualize the momentous year. It served to increase morale and help staff feel pride in their work.
Data Visualization / Print Design
Evolve Tours - Evolve Costa Rica
Capturing the Essence of a Healthy
Living Tour Company
Over the past 3 years, Evolve Tours has been running specialized trips for adults all over the world. Adventurous, health-conscious travellers have been flocking to Evolve for life changing trips.
Evolve Costa Rica is a trip with a focus on cleansing your body through healthy living and eating, surf, yoga and self-reflection. Supermilk created a promotional poster for the trip, using a custom illustration and hand-rendered typography.
Visual Identity / Brand Strategy / Advertising / Print Design
The Centre for Business and Student Enterprise
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The Centre for Business and Student Enterprise (CBaSE) provides experiential learning opportunities to University of Guelph students. The Centre resides within the business school and therefore awareness among the student population was limited to business students. To fulfill its mandate, Supermilk worked with CBaSE to increase awareness of its courses and programs campus-wide.
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The Career Gadget is a career resource designed with the future in mind. The Career Gadget recognizes the changing job market and helps students stay up to date on emerging careers and post-secondary programs, with a focus on leading opportunities in science and technology.
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Bedroomer is a unique collective of musicians in Toronto. Upon numerous releases and DIY events across the city, Bedroomer needed an identity that was memorable and unique.
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text: Hello all, 2 weeks ago I acquired my first octopus, Orion. ID I was given is a Callistoctopus Luteus or Starry Night octopus, which seems accurate to me after researching the species as far as I can online (which admittedly isn't much! There is a disappointing amount of information available). He certainly looks just like the photos, anyway. He is a beautiful specimen and I am fascinated with the little guy. He interacted with me a lot between about 5 and 8-9 days in the tank but more recently has become very coy and shies away from me when I look through the glass. Hoping this is just because he is still settling in! Anyway, I would be interested to hear from anybody with experience keeping this species (I can find literally nothing about keeping them in captivity) and any advice on early feeding. He has decimated a crab so far but they are very difficult for me to get hold of reliably and regularly. Ideally I wanted to have him on a diet primarily of thawed frozen but with live crabs and shrimp as the occasional treat. He has taken a couple of thawed mussels but doesn't seem too keen on them. I have tried him with frozen krill a couple of times too but he never shows interest in it.. I got 2 nice fat hermit crabs for his xmas dinner he doesn't seem fussed about either (judging by the fact they are still alive, anyway). I attempted offering him a little food on a stick and he gently touched it then slinked off and hid for the rest of the night. I think I may be rushing things with him but I am anxious to make sure he is well fed and healthy. Pictures of him attached :)


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Ron Carpenter of Creedmoor and Gary Brown of Charlotte carded a nine-under par 63 to take a two shot lead heading into Thursday's final round. Carpenter and Brown are at 16-under par 128 total.
First round leaders Larry Boswell of Jamestown and Ernie Newton of High Point posted a 67 and slipped into a tie for second place at 130 with Ray Womack and Wayne Pyrtle of Burlington.
Defending champions Mark Wagner of Statesville and Richard Hogan of Burlington stand at 140 and are in a tie for 30th place.
The field was cut to the low 30 teams and ties for the final round. The cut line fell at 140 with 36 teams advancing to the final round.
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Johannesburg - A search has been launched for the murderer of a teacher whose body was found on a riverbank in Matatiele, Eastern Cape police said on Monday.
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She was reported missing on Friday. Provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Celiwe Binta asked locals to help the police find the killers.


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As part of its statutory autonomy, the Chamber of Commerce shall perform the duties prescribed by law. It also performs other functions of its own, or delegated by the State, the Region and other organizations and institutions. To achieve its goals, the Chamber may promote, implement and manage facilities and infrastructures of general economic interest, both directly or through participation with other public or private bodies, including associative entities, such as associations and companies. To manage specific services it can constitute special companies that operate according to the rules of private law.
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External Seagate 1 TB HDD suddenly needs formatting
Okay, so this is how it started. I had my Android tablet (Acer A500) hooked to my x64 Windows 7 PC, to transfer a file to it. After that, I tried to safety remove it, but since it uses MTP, it was not in the connected devices list, so I accidentally safety removed my Ext HDD, a Seagate 1 TB HDD with a power outlet. Since the PC said it's safe to remove the hardware, i removed the HDD, and my tablet, and hooked the HDD back on, but ever since, my computer says it needs to be formatted... while my tablet that has a USB port, and on Linux Ubuntu on my computer, it's recognized and it works fine. I've also tried another computer, running x86 Windows 7, but it doesn't work on that one either. I tried changing USB ports, no game, I also tried a reboot... no dice. I've also tried removing it in device manager list and installing it back, but it didn't help.
Please help me, I've got over 800 GB of precious data on my HDD I can't afford to lose. Since in works on Android and Linux, I don't think it really needs a format...
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Here you go sir, it's shown as RAW. Like I said, it works fine on Linux... really weird problem.
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Okay, so I ran chkdsk /f for this drive and it was fixed. And all my files are there, safe and secure.
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Hogging the headlines - Botham
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Ian was delighted see Matthew Hoggard get his rewards on day three of the second Test.
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Ian Botham was delighted to see Matthew Hoggard get his just rewards in Adelaide.
The Yorkshireman suffered in Brisbane and made little impact on the second day, but exploded into life with 4-76 as England kept the Australian response in check.
Hoggard took all four wickets to fall on the third day on a pitch that still favours the batsman and is yet to show the uneven bounce many had predicted.
The man himself is often a reluctant hero, and while he does not necessarily get the headlines of Steve Harmison and Andrew Flintoff, Botham believes he got the rewards for consistently bowling in the right area.
"I think he's bowled magnificently on a wicket that's been pretty unresponsive for all the bowlers," he told Sky Sports.
"He's got it in the right areas and I think his line and length have been magnificent. He has caused all the batsmen problems and he deserves the rewards he's got.
"If England are going to go on and get something from this game, at the moment the man they have got to thank is Matthew Hoggard.
"His areas tell the whole story. There was virtually nothing down the leg-side and in fact one of the balls he did bowl down there almost got him another wicket, there was just a little edge that Geraint Jones couldn't quite catch from Michael Clarke.
"The batsmen, whether right or left-handed, he's made them work, he's made them play and he's made them think hard about what to leave."
Hoggard removed Matthew Hayden (12) and Damien Martyn (11) early on before Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey steadied the Australian innings with a 192-run stand for the fourth wicket.
But Botham believes the fact that he dismissed Hussey nine short of his ton and was eventually the man who removed Ponting for 142, proves the point that line and length will get you wickets.
"Whether it was Hoggy's bowling or a combination of the nervous nineties I don't know (for Clarke's wicket," he said. "But he was always in the area where they have to think 'Do I leave it? Do I try and play it?'.
"If you put it in the right areas often enough on a pitch like this, that is what happens and he's worked on that principal. It's simple but effective."


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First of all I'd like to thank you for visiting and keeping up with my blog! It means a lot for me when Is see so many people reading and liking it..
As usual, I'm sharing with you what I wore today :). It's been a sunny afternoon and it's so nice to have such lovely weather cause you can put together such cool outfits!
I had my cute dress from Foymall arrived yesterday and I was so happy to take it out for a spin this afternoon. Foymall is an online boutique where you can find very nice clothing garments at good prices, the same was with my dress as well :).
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Q: Noise coming from timing belt area of the engine on 1999 Ford Contour
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When we work with numbers most of the time it is that we work with primitive data types.
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However sometimes it occurs that a user cant use these data types so in that case. A user can use objects through the wrapper classes.
Actually what does the wrapper class does is that it "wraps" the data types in an object. The compiler then converts these data types to objects and this is called boxing. Similarly if we need a primitive data type instead of an object,compiler will do that(convert object to primitive data type) and this process is called unboxing.
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A cloud-based service, TDS Backup Online is accessible from anywhere and includes 200GB of storage.
(MADISON, Wis.) Just in time for all those holiday photos, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is introducing a new cloud-based back-up service. Known as, TDS Backup Online, the service works on up to five personal computers and includes 200GB of storage. "Its storage for all your holiday phot... more
Please join the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce in congratulating the December Small Business of the Month, Cocos Cottage. A framed certificate was awarded to Cocos Cottage at the December Chamber of Commerce Breakfast by Jarod Trammell of Community Bank of Pickens County, sponsor of the Busine... more
Pickens County Planning Commission unanimously agreed to deny rezoning request necessary for a Dollar General at the corner of Cove and Grandview Roads. Pickens County Commissioners will make the final decision....
Ed B's Studio 54 introduces artist Amanda Hughes, an Atlanta native and resident of Jasper for eight years. Amanda recently joined the artist co-op after visiting Ed B's Studio 54 and meeting owner Ed Brackin. Amanda has been making jewelry for 20 years after her interest was sparked by repairin... more
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A public hearing open house to discuss the Georgia DOTs proposed project to improve the intersection of State Route (SR) 515 and Antioch Church Road in Pickens County is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 5 until 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Commissioners Conference Room of th... more
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The Pickens High School Band Student of the Week is Blue Goodman. Blue is a member of the trombone and baritone sections of the PHS Bands. He is first-chair trombone in the Symphonic Band and also marched baritone in the marching band. He practices constantly and loves being involved in many ... more
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The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announced the quarterfinalists, including Coco's Cottage of Pickens County in Jasper, Georgia, of the 2015 Independent We Stand Independent Small Business of the Year Award. This announcement precedes Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28, enc... more
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Committee members for the Holiday Market and Expo reported record net proceeds from this year's event. The event held on Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st was very well received. The Friday Night Preview event was sold out. With music provided by Sharptop Strings and food and beve... more
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Me and my husband have been watching a lot of television programs that are inviting the idea of aliens living in the bermuda triangle, making structures on Earth, and will be returning due to the Mayan calendar. Do aliens really exist? If they do, who made them? Is it God?
From my experience they do exist. Whether they are self-made aliens I do not know.
Aliens do exist. Hence green cards and work visas.
Aliens from another universe...unless they have green cards and work visas too, which would explain Ester Island and Stonehedge
Canadian Geese around here (Ca) for the summer, no green cards, to lazy to go to Canada from their southern migration.
If God exists, I would assume it would follow that God made the aliens. Isn't he called the creator of the universe?
It would be interesting to meet aliens. What if they had no belief in a higher power? I suppose many would think that proved God did not exist. Some might see it as evidence that aliens were outside of God's grace. I guess some would attempt to convert them.
I wonder if it would be better if we found them, or they found us? I'd prefer to be the more advanced civilization.
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Fémina hails from Patagonia– San Martín de los Andes, Argentina, to be precise. Sisters Clara and Sofia Trucco along their childhood friend, Clara Miglioli, have trained in both music and theatre, which contributes to the high energy and strong facial expressions they bring to performances. Their physicality of their music helps them to communicate the emotion and intention of the songs they sing (en español). Miglioli's focus is on vocals, whereas Clara Trucco plays the guitar and the ronroco, a Bolivian instrument similar to a mandolin. Her sister Sofia's specialty is percussion, including the cajon flamenco, a percussion instrument from Peru.
Fémina's sound incorporates a variety of genres, including rumba, cumbia, candombe, and bolero. Their influences range from Argentinian musician Aluis Alberto Spinetta to Erykah Badu.
The name Fémina alludes to the fact that they are an all-female band spreading messages of gender equality. Miglioli explains that Fémina's mission is about promoting love and equality across culture, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. Fémina's focus on uplifting women is especially strong, as Miglioli explains. "We have to have the same rights. We are the same. We are human beings. It's different in some cultures, it's very difficult for a woman to even dress the way she wants or say what she wants, or even work, have a job, or have the same freedom as the rest of the people, you know?"
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The team at Ringside put all the contenders through an intense 12 week training programme. The journey challenges the contenders physically, mentally and emotionally.
Under the guidance of experts including top level boxing trainers, specialty trainers for speed, flexibility, nutrition, strength and endurance they undergo personal development to rival any self-help programme.
The emphasis is on conditioning, fitness, confidence and learning a skill. It is not on the blood sport itself. With such a varied training programme, the contenders develop the extremely varied skills required to become a successful boxer.
It's certainly no easy road but well worth it.
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Coyote Trailer (2013)
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The story of a thirty-year-old social misfit who befriends an illegal Mexican laborer. Together they hatch an ill-advised plan to rescue the immigrant's mother and sister who are being held captive across the border.
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Film of Aurélia Georges. The premiere took place in 2014, with a production coming from France. You can watch La fille et le fleuve online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in French at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2014.
Rating: 5 by 7 users./
Runtime: 65 minutes
Sabrina Seyvecou, Guillaume Allardi, Marie-Claude Treilhou, Laurent Lacotte, Lucy Dixon, Perry Leopard, Anne-Clotilde Rampon, Margaux Delafon, Pierre Léon, Susana Poveda, Cati Couteau, Chantal Richard, Françoise Lebrun, Serge Bozon and Pauline Jacquard.
65-minute film (full movie) directed by Aurélia Georges.
The original audio of La fille et le fleuve has dialogues in or French, it was produced in France.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2014.
Screenplay written by Aurélia Georges and Sarah Jacquet.
Julien Guillery, Nicolas Contant and Thomas Favel.
Emmanuel Barraux.
This film was produced and / or financed by 31 Juin Films.
Composed by Vadim Sher.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie La fille et le fleuve has a duration of 65 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in English or French in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
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Grouper averaging 15 pounds, along with large flounder and sheepshead reside within the series of vessels in this reef. Depths are around 75 feet and visibility is generally around 30 feet. This is a popular area for lobstering and spearfishing.
The GPS Coordinates given are for the Asphalt Barge which is roughly at the center of the reef.
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Dana claims she is 'lucky to be alive' after car suffered tyre blow-out
INDEPENDENT presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon has claimed she is lucky to be alive after her campaign car suffered a tyre blow-out on a motorway.
Dana was asleep in the back seat, with her husband Damien driving, when he suddenly lost control at about 100kph, several miles from the M4 toll, on the way to Dublin last night.
Her campaign team has claimed the tyre appears to have been punctured up to 15 times, not consistent with a standard blow-out.
Dana's legal team are making statements to gardai.
"When I looked at it, it was very scary to look at," Dana said.
"I think we are all very lucky to be here today. I never start a journey without saying a little prayer and I think we are all very lucky.
"As far as I'm concerned it was a very lucky escape."
The incident happened at around 9pm last night near Kilcock, Co Kildare.
The campaign car, a Peugeot 508 emblazoned with Dana posters, had been parked outside the Landmark Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, for several hours earlier in the day. It has 20,000 miles on the clock.
There were four people in the car including a cousin of Dana's and her brother Gerald Brown.
Mr Brown and Mr Scallon had swapped driving duties at a service station shortly after the toll plaza and neither reported noticing the car handling unusually. It had been raining along the motorway.
Mr Scallon said when the tyre blew he first swerved to avoid a lorry in front and a car behind before struggling to regain control and stop safely on the hard shoulder.
"It was quite a terrifying, horrifying moment," he said.
"When you see the tyre it kind of sends home to us what were they trying to do - injure us or murder us? Along with doing that, they could have killed someone else."
Dana had been campaigning in the west yesterday after a TG4 leader's debate, with her last engagements in Carrick-on-Shannon.
An AA roadside recovery team were called out and changed the tyre before Dana and her team returned to Dublin late last night.
Mr Scallon said: "We had no idea until today it was as serious as it is.
"The AA man really examined the tyre and said he had never seen anything like it.
"He said 'I'm not an expert but it looks like it has been interfered with. There's no explanation for it'."
Dana cancelled her morning engagements today.


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Inflammatory response to nano- and microstructured hydroxyapatite
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Data publicació2015-04-02
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Projecte de la Comissió EuropeaGROWTH - GROWTH (EC-FP7-291795)
The proliferation and activation of leukocytes upon contact with a biomaterial play a crucial role in the degree of inflammatory response, which may then determine the clinical failure or success of an implanted biomaterial. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether nano-and microstructured biomimetic hydroxyapatite substrates can influence the growth and activation of macrophage-like cells. Hydroxyapatite substrates with different crystal morphologies consisting of an entangled network of plate-like and needle-like crystals were evaluated. Macrophage proliferation was evaluated on the material surface (direct contact) and also in extracts i.e. media modified by the material (indirect contact). Additionally, the effect of supplementing the extracts with calcium ions and/or proteins was investigated. Macrophage activation on the substrates was evaluated by quantifying the release of reactive oxygen species and by morphological observations. The results showed that differences in the substrate's microstructure play a major role in the activation of macrophages as there was a higher release of reactive oxygen species after culturing the macrophages on plate-like crystals substrates compared to the almost non-existent release on needle-like substrates. However, the difference in macrophage proliferation was ascribed to different ionic exchanges and protein adsorption/retention from the substrates rather than to the texture of materials.
CitacióMestres, G., Español, M., xia, W., Persson, C., Ginebra, M.P., Karlsson, M. Inflammatory response to nano- and microstructured hydroxyapatite. "PLoS one", 02 Abril 2015, vol. 10, núm. 4.
Versió de l'editorhttp://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0120381
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Monday, June 16, 2003
Issue Watch – Health Care For America http://www.deanforamerica.com/site/PageServer?pagename=about_issues_healthcare
>"A just-released Congressional Budget Office study shows that nearly 60 million Americans lack health insurance at some point during the year."
>"The number of uninsured is soaring at the rate of nearly 1 million people every year."
>"More than 40% of uninsured adults postponed seeking medical care last year alone."
I personally know a bit about the health care crisis. Let me talk about a situation that is going on right now here in Oregon as an example. I am one of thousands of low-income Social Security disability recipients who lost prescription drug coverage this year with two weeks written notice. There was no transition plan. There was no help of any kind here in Oregon for those who faced losing their prescription medications, equipment, and supplies. People died because of this disaster right in my neighborhood. I'm personally back to having to deal with regular migraines and vertigo caused by the brain stem injury I received in the act of random violence that put me on disability over a decade ago. That had been completely controlled by medications for almost 8 years. The entire population of mentally disabled individuals on SSDI here in Oregon lost their medications as well. As I live in Section 8 housing for disabled and elderly individuals, I have had to watch too many sweet and decent people who never hurt anyone in their lives disintegrate before my eyes. They lost their ability to carry out the activities of daily living one must perform to function in society as their medications ran out. Many have lost their housing in the wake of this disaster.
Even if those in Oregon have no empathy for this situation, and only want to discuss costs, this makes no sense. This is a population that must now receive its treatment at emergency rooms and through hospitalizations. Oregon will most certainly be paying double or triple what the costs of these programs were through the increased cost of paying off all the extra emergency room and hospitalization costs. It's far cheaper to have disabled individuals living at home with their health conditions stabilized through standard office visits, prescription medication, and at-home treatment.
What's happening here in Oregon is just one example of many sad stories documenting the declining health care infrastructure in this country. Howard Dean has an answer to the deteriorating health care situation in our country. His plan is called "Health Care for America." He explained it this way in his speech announcing the plan…
"First, and most important, in order to extend health coverage to every uninsured child and young adult up to age 25, we'll redefine and expand two essential federal and state programs -- Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Right now, they only offer coverage to children from lower-income families. Under my plan, we cover all kids and young adults up to age 25 -- middle income as well as lower income. This aspect of my plan will give 11.5 million more kids and young adults access to the healthcare they need."
"Second, we'll give a leg up to working families struggling to afford health insurance. Adults earning up to 185% of the poverty level -- $16,613 -- will be eligible for coverage through the already existing Families and Children Health Insurance Program. By doing this, an additional 11.8 million people will have access to the care they need. "
"Many working families have incomes that put them beyond the help offered by government programs. But this doesn't mean they have viable options for healthcare. We'll establish an affordable health insurance plan people can buy into, providing coverage nearly identical to what members of Congress and federal employees receive."
"To cushion the costs, we'll also offer a significant tax credit to those with high premium costs. By offering this help, another 5.5 million adults will have access to care."
"Third, we need to recognize that one key to a healthy America is making healthcare affordable to small businesses. We shouldn't turn our back on the employer-based system we have now, but neither should we simply throw money at it. We need to modernize the system so employers will have an option beyond passing rising costs on to workers or bailing out of the system entirely. Fortunately, we have a model of efficient, affordable and user-friendly healthcare coverage: the federal employee health system."
"With the plan I've put forth to the American people, we'll organize a system nearly identical to the one federal workers and members of Congress enjoy. And we'll enable all employers with less than 50 workers to join it at rates lower than are currently available to these companies -- provided they insure their work force. I'll also offer employers a deal: The federal government will pick up 70% of COBRA premiums for employees transitioning out of their jobs, but we'll expect employers to pay the cost of extending coverage for an additional two months. These two months are often the difference between workers finding the health coverage they need, or joining the ranks of the uninsured."
"Finally, to ensure that the maximum number of American men, women and children have access to healthcare, we must address corporate responsibility. There are many corporations that could provide healthcare to their employees but choose not to. The final element of this plan is a clear, strong message to corporate America that providing health coverage is fundamental to being a good corporate citizen. I look at business tax deduction as part of a compact between American taxpayers and corporate America. We give businesses certain benefits, and expect them to live up to certain responsibilities."
"I believe this plan is sensible and that it can pass Congress -- but most importantly, I believe that it is the right thing to do. When my wife, Judith Steinberg, and I graduated from medical school, we took an oath in which we pledged to practice our profession with conscience and dignity and to always make the health of our patients our first consideration. With this plan, and in my campaign for the presidency, I will make the health of all Americans my first priority. Our country has waited too long, and we must do better."
(Thanks to the DeanForAmerica website for much of the source material.)
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Nation-Building was founded by Aziz Poonawalla in August 2002 under the name Dean Nation. Dean Nation was the very first weblog devoted to a presidential candidate, Howard Dean, and became the vanguard of the Dean netroot phenomenon, raising over $40,000 for the Dean campaign, pioneering the use of Meetup, and enjoying the attention of the campaign itself, with Joe Trippi a regular reader (and sometime commentor). Howard Dean himself even left a comment once. Dean Nation was a group weblog effort and counts among its alumni many of the progressive blogsphere's leading talent including Jerome Armstrong, Matthew Yglesias, and Ezra Klein. After the election in 2004, the blog refocused onto the theme of "purple politics", formally changing its name to Nation-Building in June 2006. The primary focus of the blog is on articulating purple-state policy at home and pragmatic liberal interventionism abroad.


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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (HP #1, reread)
I've re-read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone probably more than any of the others. Mostly this stemmed from an intent to reread the whole series before the next book came out, but sometimes it was just because. That might not seem strange to you, but frankly, this book is my least favorite of the whole series.
I'm looking forward to seeing, as I reread the rest of the series, how Rowling's writing improved, matured. I'm also remembering my first reactions to the movies, and I'm a little ashamed to say that I was surprised that I'd forgotten how different events actually happened in the book. Like the Devil's Snare after they get past Fluffy. I totally forgot how that all went down.
And more than ever, now that I'm rereading the series, I love (and want) these Harry Potter tattoos.
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I haven't yet done a complete reread of this series, but there is one book fairly later on...not sure if it's the 5th or 6th that annoyed me to no end. In it, Harry just seems to have a miserable attitude most of the time. I think it's the only book in the series that I wasn't totally crazy about.
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5 Best Android Games of the Week (November 2017 #3)
Each week we will highlight five of the best new or overlooked games. You're sure to find some hidden gems in these recommendations.
Each week we will highlight five of the best new or overlooked games. You're sure to find some hidden gems in these recommendations.
Every week, hundreds of new Android apps are submitted to the Play Store. If you're not paying attention 24/7, it's easy to miss some of the best stuff.
Project Fi is now giving away the Chromecast and Moto X4 as part of prizes for their referral program. The best part is you still get a $20 credit for new signups.
What happens if you forgot your Android phone's lockscreen pattern, PIN, or password? Here are the steps you'll need to take to regain access of your Android device again.
If you just got the Pixel 2 or are thinking of picking one up, here are the first things to do!
Check out these great ways you can use Google Assistant to make the most of your Thanksgiving holiday, from prepping for dinner and travel to having fun with the whole family.
German regulators are unhappy with how little regulations there are surrounding smartwatches for kids, so they're banning sales and recommending parents get rid of the devices.
The best way to protect your phone from being stolen is to know the techniques being used against you by thieves. Here are 7 of the most common tricks pickpocketers use to prey on you.
OnePlus has released its latest OxygenOS Open Beta software for the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T. This update brings various UI improvements and bug fixes.
Video has been a big focus for Facebook for a while now. They're trying to compete with YouTube and other popular video platforms. One of the ways they've done that is with live video.
Ahead of its official announcement on Nov. 28th, leaks for the Honor V10 have leaked which confirm the existence of a 6-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio.
Google Hangouts is one of the most in-depth and comprehensive messaging apps available today. Here are some tips & tricks to help you master this great service
Google Allo is adding new moderation controls for group chats and a fun selfie camera to fire off quick GIFs or videos. It's all part of the version 22 update.
Not to be outdone by its own parent company, MetroPCS is now offering new customers a free year of Amazon Prime alongside a Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime for a limited time.
Garmin Pay has been announced and is now available for usage with the Garmin Vivoactive 3 smartwatch.
Samsung Smart TV's launched in either 2016 or 2017 now have access to the YouTube TV app, but you'll need to sign up through the mobile app or website.
A new update is rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 on Sprint which brings Calling Plus. This is Sprint's version of Wi-Fi Calling.
After being announced back in October, the Nokia 2 is now listed on Amazon for $99. However, the device is not yet available for purchase.
Some users have reported that shipments of the Razer Phone in the UK have been delayed due to supply constraints, while others have already received the device.
Google has announced an upcoming update to its Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) platform, which should prevent website owners from misusing the service to bait-and-switch readers.
Most multiplayer games nowadays can only work if you're connected to the internet. Sure, it's fun to pwn noobs from across the world, but sometimes you want to pwn the person sitting right next to you.
Google Calendar is arguably the biggest advancement in calendars since they started printing them out with cat photos. To get the most out of this powerful productivity tool, there are a few tips and tricks you should know about.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has finally arrived on Sprint and T-Mobile, making it possible for you to pick up the device from your carrier of choice today.
Apparently, at least on the Pixel 2 phones, Google Assistant can help troubleshoot problems you're having. This was discovered when a user asked: "why is my phone not charging to 100%?"


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Evening Session: This 3-day session will show you the basics of photo editing, voice recording, and video editing. Each participant will work on their own video project.
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