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Kylo Ren
Spoilers for Episode VII. As with the previous article discussing Rey, this too is a discussion filled with spoilers and theories.
Welcome to Part II of my Star Wars: The Force Awakens analysis. In this article I'm discussing the complexity of Kylo Ren and some of the theories out there surrounding his decisions in the film. In my previous article on Rey, I left some things out regarding her character because they were relevant to Kylo Ren, especially regarding the fight near the end of the movie.
Much of this is speculation so please feel free to comment below or on our Facebook page with ideas or thoughts.
Is there any redemption for Kylo Ren?
Honestly, after my first viewing of Ep 7, I was convinced he was the new Darth Maul. So completely immersed in the dark side, he was, that there was no redemption after his brazen and terrible murders. Nearly a month removed from that first viewing, and having watched the movie two other times I think I've come to a rather interesting theory on Kylo Ren's future. And furthermore, I think J. J. Abrams put it in the movie for all of us to see.
At the very moment Han Solo confronts his son on the bridge, the sun of the Hosnian system being sucked into Starkiller base is nearing its end. We know this because Finn and Rey open the doors at the top of the cavernous building and one of the most iconic shots of the movie unfolds before us. Han Solo slowly walks toward his son hoping to bring him home. The fading light casts a strange aura on the bridge as Kylo Ren becomes emotional about what he knows he must do, though confessing he doesn't have the strength to do it.
It is my theory that in that moment, there was a spark of light fighting to overcome the dark within Kylo Ren. His father was succeeding in winning him back. Then the sun goes out and the entire scene is bathed in a dark red glow. The expression on Kylo Ren's face changes ever so slightly, he grips the saber a little tighter and to no one's real surprise the red lightsaber blade ignites through the stunned Han Solo. I must confess that I died a little in that scene myself as my childhood hero tumbled into the abyss.
The Hosnian sun going out represents Ben Solo's goodness being consumed by the shadowy Supreme Leader Snoke. Han even warns his son that Snoke will crush him once he's finished using him. So if Snoke is represented by the Starkiller Base and what's left of Ben Solo is represented by the sun, then that means Kylo Ren will eventually and spectacularly turn back to the light side, utterly destroying Snoke in the process.
Think about it this way. After the massive battle on Starkiller Base, the good guys win the day and the planet violently breaks apart revealing the sun once more bright and shining.
It is my opinion that Kylo Ren will die at the hands of Ben Solo with a little help from the rest of the good guy crew, and Ben Solo will spring forth from the darkness a completely redeemed soldier for the light side, though not without repercussions. I don't think Ben Solo will be long for this world if he turns back to the light as the destruction of Snoke will require his own sacrifice. Plus, don't forget, Chewie swore a Life Debt to Han. He may not be able to stop himself if confronted with the chance to kill Kylo Ren or Ben Solo, regardless of his force leanings. I mean, remember what Chewie did to Lando? And Han was still alive! Of course if the whole idea of a Life Debt isn't canon anymore, than that goes out the window. Plus, Chewie's swearing of a life debt extends to the whole family, meaning he still owes one to Kylo Ren. This is probably why he only winged him in the side with his bowcaster.
I don't, however, believe killing Snoke is Kylo Ren's secret plan as some people have oddly suggested. Han even mentions that he has too much Vader in him. That is a rather terrible thing to say about someone when you look at who Vader was. Vader, or Anakin, was never a leader. He is and always was a follower of others in spite of what he might have thought or been told. Anakin did what Watto told him to do when he was a kid. He followed, briefly, what Qui-Gon Jinn told him to do. He followed what Obi Wan Kenobi told him to do for a rather long time. He eventually did what the Emperor told him to do. Any time Vader made up his own mind, the decision was a decidedly terrible one, save for his last. If Ben Solo is too much like Vader then he's a follower of men who has a knack for making terrible independent decisions. It will take Ben Solo killing the darkness inside him through a massive series of violent acts before he will be redeemed and that violence will most likely kill him.
More than anything I feel Kylo Ren is something altogether different than any of the bad guys in the Star Wars universe. I would like to believe that he's redeemable but will happily admit that I'm okay if he isn't. I mean, killing his father, my hero, was probably the worst thing he could have done.
How was he defeated by Rey in that final fight?
I'll discuss Kylo Ren's fight with Finn in the next article. For now, the mysterious Rey.
Rey is ridiculously powerful. She's using her new found powers in the same way a baby Rattlesnake is more dangerous than an adult. She can't control her powers and they flood out of her during the chaos of the battle at Starkiller Base. Regardless, even if she wasn't wielding all new powers, she'd still be rather formidable against Kylo Ren in that final fight for a few different reasons.
First, she spent at least the last 15 years on Jakku fighting off all manner of beast trying to kill or steal from her. We're given evidence throughout the film that she's no slouch in a fight. Plus, it's been suggested, and I totally agree, that she's tapping into the dark side during the epic saber fight. As Yoda suggests, it's easier and more seductive than the path of a Jedi. To an untrained Rey, all she feels is a new power and she lets it flow.
Second, Kylo Ren is SERIOUSLY hurt. It was made clear all movie long that Chewie's Bowcaster rifle is ridiculously powerful. This wasn't just some joke thrown in for laughs. This was to prove a point. Kylo Ren took a full on blast from a very pissed off Wookie directly to his side. Every other person who's hit by the Bowcaster is sent flying 20 feet. Kylo Ren takes the shot like a boss and then chases down two rather fit and, might I add, very emotionally charged people in an attempt to murder one and turn another.
Third, Kylo Ren underestimates Rey. Their first encounter outside of Maz Kanata's place is very one sided. Rey is scared and Kylo Ren uses the force to toy with her. He only first starts to understand her powers at the same time she does, though again, he's conceited enough to believe he's far more powerful than she is. Do you blame him though? He's been trained for decades and as far as he knows, he's one of the only force sensitive people in the galaxy. The odds of him running into another, especially after his mini purge, is low.
Fourth, killing his father weakened Kylo Ren a great deal. Until that point I feel he was tapping into both the light and dark sides of the force. He is something more akin to the Gray Jedi. Yes, that's a real thing in the Star Wars universe, though again, I'm not entirely sure its canon anymore. That being said, I didn't just make it up. This is someone who doesn't distinguish between good and bad, light and dark. Instead the Gray Jedi walk the line between light and dark. Some believe Qui-Gon Jinn falls within this definition. Kylo Ren throughout the entire movie may be demonstrating Gray Jedi tendencies whether he means to or not. The simple fact that he confesses to feeling the light is proof enough. However, when he kills his father, he purges all light from himself and now depends entirely on the dark side, something he's never had to do before. The only thing we see him do with the Force after he kills Han, is throw Rey a few yards into a tree. He tries to call Anakin's lightsaber to him a few minutes later but obviously fails when Rey grabs it instead. Kylo Ren has lost power, something he wasn't expecting.
Last thoughts
Kylo Ren is an awesome character overall and I can't wait to see where the movies take him. He is the most intriguing of the characters because as it stands he seems unredeemable. And yet, there's a chance he gets brought back to the light with the help of Rey, Luke, and the Resistance.
It's been suggested to me that Disney may in fact be utilizing much of the extended universe making Ben Solo out of the character ideas of Jacen Solo from the books. This same theory suggests that Rey is really Kylo Ren's twin sister Jaina. Or even better yet, that Ben Solo is actually Ben Skywalker from the books and Luke will once again have to redeem a family member.
It's also been suggested by others online that Kylo Ren and Han were in on the plan the whole time. As it goes, some people believe Kylo Ren is infiltrating the First Order to get close to Snoke. He has to kill someone close to him to prove his worth and Han sacrifices himself for the cause.
I'm not buying either of these ideas. Kylo Ren is going to be a lot more complex than anything we've seen before. Watch his progression in the movies closely. Things are going to get a lot worse before they get better, for him and everyone around him.
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10. If Congress makes a law it must reference where it derives its ability to make such a law according to the Constitution.
This may not be the best list, but it was what I could think of and is supported by the voting on the 912 Project site. If you have ideas or modifications lets hear them.
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Those are a good start. Number one should be to purge the house and senate of all standing members. Most have betrayed this country in one form or another that charges of treason are not too far out of line.ReplyDelete
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Globe Valves
Globe valves are probably the most common valves in existence. The globe valve gets its name from the globular shape of the valve body. Other types of valves may also have globular bodies. Thus, it is the internal structure of the valve that defines the type of valve.
The inlet and outlet openings for globe valves are arranged in a way to satisfy the flow requirements. Figure 7-4 shows straight-, angle-, and cross-flow valves.
The part of the globe valve that controls flow is the disc, which is attached to the valve stem. Turning the valve stem in until the disc is seated into the valve seat closes the valve. This prevents fluid from flowing through the valve (Figure 7-5, view A). The edge of the disc and the seat are very accurately machined so that they form a tight seal when the valve is closed. When the valve is open (Figure 7-5, view B), the fluid flows through the space between the edge of the disc and the seat. Since the fluid flow is equal on all sides of the center of support when the valve is open, there is no unbal anced pressure on the disc that would cause uneven wear. The rate at which fluid flows through the valve is regulated by the position of the disc in relation to the valve seat. This type of valve is commonly used as a fully open or fully closed valve, but it may be used as a throttling valve. However, since the seating surface is a relatively large area, it is not suitable for a throttling valve where fine adjustment is required.
The globe valve should never be jammed in the open position. After a valve is fully opened, the handwheel or actuating handle should be turned toward the closed posi-
tion approximately one-half tum. Unless this is done, the valve is likely to seize in the open position, making it difficult, if not impossible, to close the valve. Many valves are damaged in this manner. Another reason for not leaving globe valves in the fully open position is that it is sometimes difficult to determine if the valve is open or closed. If the valve is jammed in the open position, the stem may be damaged or bro ken by someone who thinks the valve is closed.
It is important that globe valves be installed with the pressure against the face of the disc to keep the system pressure away from the stem packing when the valve is shut.
Needle Valves
Needle valves are similar in design and operation to globe valves. Instead of a disc, a needle valve has a long tapered point at the end of the valve stem. Figure 7-6 shows a cross-sectional view of a needle valve.
The long taper of the valve element permits a much smaller seating surface area than that of the globe valve. Therefore, the needle valve is more suitable as a throttling valve. Needle valves are used to control flow into delicate gauges, which might be damaged by sudden surges of fluid flow under pressure.
Needle valves are also used to control the end of a work cycle, where it is desirable for motion to be brought slowly to a halt, and at other points where precise adjust ments of flow rate are necessary and where a small rate of flow is desired.
Although many of the needle valves used in fluid power systems are the manually operated types (Figure 7-6), modifications of this type of valve are often used as vari able restrictors. This valve is constructed without a hand wheel and is adjusted to pro vide a specific rate of flow. This rate of flow will provide a desired time of operation for a particular subsystem. Since this type of valve can be adjusted to conform to the requirements of a particular system, it can be used in a variety of systems. Figure 7-7 illustrates a needle valve that was modified as a variable restrictor.
The safe and efficient operation of fluid power systems, system components, and related equipment requires a means to control pressure within the system. There are many types of automatic pressure control valves. Some of them merely provide an escape for excess pressures; some only reduce the pressure; and some keep the pres sure within a preset range.
Relief Valves
Some fluid power systems, even when operated normally, may temporarily develop excessive pressure. For example, when an unusually strong work resistance is encoun tered, system pressure may exceed design limits. Relief valves are used to control this excess pressure.
Relief valves are automatic valves used on system lines and equipment to prevent overpressurization. Most relief valves simply open at a preset pressure and shut when the pressure returns to normal. They do not maintain flow or pressure at a given level; they simply prevent pressure from rising above a specified limit.
Main system relief valves are generally installed between the pump or pressure source and the first system isolation valve. The valve must be large enough to allow the full output of the hydraulic pump to be delivered back to the reservoir. This design fea ture, called a full-flow bypass, is essential for all hydraulic systems. The location of the valve is also critical. If the valve were installed downstream from the system isola tor valve, the pump could be deadheaded when the system was shut down.
Smaller relief valves are often used in isolated parts of the system where a check valve or directional control valve prevents pressure from being relieved through the main system relief valve or where pressures must be relieved at a specific set point lower than the main system pressure. These small relief valves are also used to relieve pressures caused by thermal expansion of fluids.
Figure 7-8 shows a typical relief valve. System pressure simply acts under the valve disc at the inlet of the valve. When the system pressure exceeds the preload force exerted by the valve spring, the valve disc will lift off of its seat. This will allow some of the system fluid to escape through the valve outlet. Flow will continue until the sys tem pressure is reduced to a level below the spring force.
All relief valves have an adjustment for increasing or decreasing the set relief pressure. Some relief valves are equipped with an adjusting screw for this purpose. This adjusting screw is usually covered with a cap, which must be removed before an adjustment can be made.
Some type of locking device, such as a lock nut, is usually provided to prevent the adjustment from changing through vibration. Other types of relief valves are equipped
with a handwheel for making adjustments of the valve. Either the adjusting screw or the handwheel is turned clockwise to increase the pressure at which the valve will open. In addition, most relief valves are also provided with an operating lever or some type of device to allow manual cycling or opening of the valve for certain tasks, such as testing and inspection.
Various modifications of the relief valve shown in Figure 7-8 are used to efficiently serve the requirements of some fluid power applications. This relief valve is unsatis factory for some applications. To provide a better understanding of the operation of relief valves, we will discuss some of the undesirable characteristics of this valve.
A simple relief valve, such as the one illustrated in Figure 7-8, with a suitable spring adjustment can be set so that it will open when the system pressure reaches a certain level, 500 psi, for example. When the valve opens, the volume of flow to be handled may be greater than the capacity of the valve. If this happens, the system pressure may be increased by several hundred psi above the set pressure.
A simple relief valve will only be effective when it is sized to permit full flow of fluid at its point of installation. In undersized valves, the valve element will chatter back and forth and create turbulent flow through the valve.
The surface area of the valve element must be larger than that of the pressure opening. In the case of the valve illustrated in Figure 7-9, the force exerted directly upward by system pressure when the valve is closed depends on the area A across the valve ele ment where the element seats against the pressure tube. The moment the valve opens, the upward force exerted depends on the horizontal area B of the entire valve element, which is greater than area A. This causes an immediate upward jump of the valve ele ment as the element leaves the valve seat. It also requires a greater force to close the valve than was required to open it. As a result, the valve will not close until the system pressure has decreased to a certain point below the pressure required to open it.
Let us assume that a relief valve of this type is set to open at 500 psi. When the valve is closed, the pressure acts on area A. If this area A is 0.5 square inch, an upward force of 250 pounds (500 x 0.5) will be exerted on the valve at the moment of opening.
With the valve open, the pressure acts on area B. If area B is 1 square inch, the upward force is 500 psi, or double the force at which the valve carne off its seat. To close the valve system, pressure would have to decrease well below the point at which the valve opened, or less than 250 psi. The exact pressure will depend on the shape of the valve element.
In some hydraulic systems, there is a pressure in the return line. This back pressure is caused by restrictions in the return line and will vary in relation to the amount of fluid flowing in the return line. This pressure creates a force on the back of the valve element and will increase the force necessary to open the valve and relieve system pressure.
It follows that simple relief valves have a tendency to open and close rapidly as they "hunt" above and below the set pressure. This causes pressure pulsations and undesir able vibration. Because of the unsatisfactory performance of the simple relief valve in some applications, compound relief valves were developed.
Compound relief valves use the principles of operation of simple relief valves for one stage of their action-that of a pilot valve. Provision is made to limit the amount of fluid that the pilot valve must handle, which avoids the weakness of the simple valve.
The operation of a compound relief valve is illustrated in Figure 7-10. In view A, the main valve, which consists of a piston, stem, and spring, is closed, blocking flow from the high-pressure line to the reservoir. Fluid in the high-pressure line flows around the stem of the main valve as it flows to the actuating unit. The stem of the main valve is hollow and contains the main valve spring, which forces the main valve against its seat. When the pilot valve is open, the stem passage allows fluid to flow from the pilot valve, around the main valve spring, and down to the return line.
There is also a narrow passage (piston passage) through the main valve piston. This passage connects the high-pressure line to the valve chamber.
The pilot valve is a small, ball-type, spring-loaded check valve. It connects the top of the passage from the valve chamber with the passage through the main valve stem. The pilot valve is the control unit of the relief valve because the pressure at which the relief valve will open depends on the tension of the pilot valve spring. The pilot valve spring tension is adjusted by turning the adjusting screw so that the ball will unseat when system pressure reaches the preset limit.
Fluid at line pressure flows through the narrow piston passage to fill the chamber. Because the line and the chamber are connected, the pressures in both are equal. The top and bottom of the main piston have equal areas. Therefore, the hydraulic forces acting upward and downward are equal and there is no tendency for the piston to
move in either direction. The only other force acting on the main valve is that of the main valve spring, which holds it closed.
When the pressure in the high-pressure line increases to the point at which the pilot valve is set, the ball unseats (Figure 7-10, view B). This opens the valve chamber through the valve stem passage to the low-pressure return line. Fluid immediately begins to flow out of the chamber much faster than it can flow through the narrow pis ton passage. As a result, the chamber pressure immediately drops, and the pilot valve begins to close again, restricting the outward flow of fluid. Chamber pressure there fore increases, the valve opens, and the cycle repeats.
So far, the only part of the valve that has moved appreciably is the pilot, which functions just like any other simple spring-loaded relief valve. Because of the small size of the piston passage, there is a severe limit on the amount of overpressure protection the pilot can provide to the sys tem. All the pilot valve can do is limit fluid pressure in the valve chamber above the main piston to a preset maximum pressure, by allowing excess fluid to flow through the piston passage, through the stem passage, and into the return line. When pressure in the system increases to a value that is above the flow capacity of the pilot valve, the main valve opens, permitting excess fluid to flow directly to the return line. This is accomplished in the following manner.
As system pressure increases, the upward force on the main piston overcomes the downward force. The downward force consists of the main piston spring tension and the fluid pressure in the valve chamber (Figure 7-10, view C). The piston then rises, unseating the stem and allowing the fluid to flow from the system pressure line directly into the return line. This causes the system pressure to decrease rapidly, since the main valve is designed to handle the complete output of the pump. When the pres sure returns to normal, the pilot spring forces the ball onto its seat. Pressures are equal above and below the main piston, and the main spring forces the valve to seat.
As you can see, the compound valve overcomes the greatest limitation of a simple relief valve by limiting the flow through the pilot valve to the quantity it can satisfactorily han dle. This limits the pressure above the main valve and enables the main-line pressure to open the main valve. In this way, the system is relieved when an overload exists.


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As Halloween was getting closer, I wanted to incorporate a themed post into my blog. One of my blogger friends Jess from ReadingWithJessica came up with the fantastic idea of a Haunted Halloween Hop. There are ten of us participating and each of us will be bringing you a spooky themed post, from October 22nd… Continue reading Haunted Halloween Hop – Beyond The Darkness – Simon Brewer – Review
Month: October 2017
The Beautiful Ones – Silvia Moreno Garcia – Arc Review & Excerpt
Synopsis Antonina Beaulieu is in the glittering city of Loisail for her first Grand Season, where she will attend balls and mingle among high society in hopes of landing a suitable husband. But Antonina is telekinetic, and strange events in her past have made her the subject of malicious gossip and hardly a sought-after bride.… Continue reading The Beautiful Ones – Silvia Moreno Garcia – Arc Review & Excerpt
Blog Tour – Heart Of Mist – Helen Scheuerer – Review
I'm unbelievably excited to be part of the Heart Of Mist blog tour guys! I spotted the book circulating Twitter weeks ago and it immediately grabbed my attention. Some of my blogger friends have also reviewed it and I just loved the sound of it. I rapidly followed the author, Helen, and kept my eyes… Continue reading Blog Tour – Heart Of Mist – Helen Scheuerer – Review
The Fall Book Tag
If you've seen my previous blog post, you will know I adore all that is fall (see what I did there ;)) so The Fall Book Tag is perfect for me and this time of year. My good friend Danielle tagged me in this one, thank you lovely! If you don't already follow her then… Continue reading The Fall Book Tag
Sublime Karma – Peyton Garver – Review
Synopsis When Brie's stepfather moves the family for what he calls a new beginning, it's not the new beginning the beautiful, yet guarded, senior would have hoped for. Brie is instantly targeted by jealous girls at her new school, and the only available seat on her bus is next to the school's star wide receiver,… Continue reading Sublime Karma – Peyton Garver – Review


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Red dot on Apple Watch face has created brouhaha on many forums. People keep asking questions about that red dot appearing on Apple watch; why there is a red dot on Apple Watch screen and how to get rid of that notification indicator on Apple Watch face. These are the two main concerns of Apple Watch users, who normally don't want to receive notifications on their smart watch. If you have any query about that celebrated dot, here is how to remove red dot from Apple Watch.
There are two ways you can hide that Apple watch red dot on top. In this tutorial, we will deal with both the solutions. You don't have to do anything on your Apple Watch; the process takes in your paired iPhone, so make sure that your iPhone is well paired with your Apple Watch.
How to Remove Red Dot from Apple Watch 1, Series 2 and Series 3
If you think that red dot won't go away, you need to check the steps mentioned below. You can actually turn off the red dot by following two simple methods.
Note that red dot basically shows that you have received notifications on your Apple Watch. Since your smart watch mirrors contents of your iPhone, you receive all those alerts and notifications on your watch for a quick glance. Though you can always turn off notifications on Apple Watch, it is a good idea to keep them enabled for a quick look. But if you want to get rid of that small red mark or dot, you can simply clear all notifications on Apple Watch at once. Since all your Apple Watch notifications are deleted, you won't see that red dot again or at least until you receive another notification on watch.
Once you clear all your notifications, you won't be able to see them again; this is the drawback of the action. However, if you have made up your mind to remove that red dot from Apple Watch, you can turn off Notification Indicator.
How to Turn Off Notification Indicator from Apple Watch
Step #1: Open Watch app on your iPhone.
Step #2: Now tap on Watch tab from the bottom menu.
Step #3: Next, tap on Notifications from the list.
Step #4: Here, simply toggle Notification Indicator turn off.
Now take a quick look on your Apple Watch face, from where the red dot is removed. To bring back that red dot, simple turn on Notification Indicator on your watch.
That's it!
It's a simple method to follow for any user. I personally recommend that users should keep that red dot there on the watch face as it indicates that you have received notifications on your Apple Watch. This will help you take some action on those notifications – want to reply or just to delete them.
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A new book review from The Movie Snob.
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, by J.D. Vance (2016). This #1 New York Times bestseller has been talked about a lot in the political–cultural magazines I read. According to Wikipedia, Vance was born in 1984. He was raised in Middletown, Ohio, but had strong family roots in Jackson, Kentucky—Appalachia, in other words. His family was bedeviled by poverty and drugs, and the culture mentioned in the book's subtitle is something like "working-class Scots-Irish Americans without a college degree." His upbringing was difficult and involved some really hair-raising episodes, but he also had some lifelines (especially his maternal grandparents) that he could depend on when his nuclear family got too dysfunctional. There's not much self-pity in this book, which in retrospect reminds me a little of Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt. And Vance doesn't shy away from describing the self-destructive features of the culture he came from. He himself escaped, managing to graduate from high school, join the Marines, survive Iraq, and graduate from Ohio State University and Yale Law School. According to Wikipedia, Ron Howard has signed on to direct a movie version of the book, which could be very interesting.


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California Baptist swept Chicago State to remain one game back of WAC-leading New Mexico State. The Lancers will go head-to-head with NMSU this weekend with the conference title on the line.
Senior Writer Derryl Trujillo has more on CBU's Senior Day win against Chicago State: Big 6th inning propels Lancers to 7th straight & sets up series with NM State for title-


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Ever wondered when humans first started correcting the position of their teeth? Well, wonder no more. After a bit of sniffing around we've uncovered some surprisingly interesting facts about the history of braces.Of course, the technology used by Romans and Egyptians was somewhat different to the appliances we use today. In fact, by modern standards their braces look more like instruments of torture!
Ancient Egyptians left traces of their orthodontic experiments in their mummies. Some of these were discovered with metal bands wrapped around their teeth because for them it was important that teeth remained in place in the afterlife. The Romans used techniques for straightening teeth in living patients. At Surrey Braces, we too focus on living patients! At our practice in Weybridge, Invisalign, a brand of invisible braces, is increasingly popular. This would not be the case if we were still employing ancient Roman or Egyptian techniques that's for sure.
The beauty of the Invisalign brace is that it addresses so many of the concerns and reservations and problems people used to have about the idea of braces. While most of our patients are children and young adults, who have a medical need for treatment, the biggest growth is in adult patients seeking cosmetic dentistry solutions.
Instead of the traditional metal 'railway track' braces, invisible orthodontics offer the wearer the option to have a clear and sometimes a removable brace. For many teenagers, their image is so important that the thought of having metal braces on their teeth is too traumatising. They fear bullying and isolation.For adults who need to look good for their job, the ability to have treatment that is practically unnoticeable is a crucial feature of Invisalign in Weybridge.
The length of treatment is also an issue that is addressed positively by the new invisible orthodontics. In some cases the braces only need to be worn for six months. Another advantage is something that everyone can relate to – comfort. The modern wire technology used in the design of invisible braces means that the force exerted on the teeth is reduced. Anyone who has been through the traditional braces treatment process will appreciate what a bonus this is.
In Weybridge, Invisalign is making its mark. You just can't see it!


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Plans for future of London Colney Pastoral Centre come under the spotlight
PUBLISHED: 15:00 09 March 2015
Concerned residents took a recent opportunity to take a first look at proposals to redevelop a local landmark.
They were joined by two district councillors from the village at the exhibition held by Comer Homes which has bought the All Saints Pastoral Centre in London Colney and plans to redevelop the site for housing.
The current proposal is for over 200 new homes and underground parking but with no indication yet about any affordable housing.
The developer would renovate the existing building, which dates from the early 1900s, turning the former religious retreat site into a approximately 30 luxury apartments. The adjoining chapel would be restored but has been deconsecrated so is unlikely to be returned to its previous use.
Around 170 new homes, of various sizes, would be built on the land to the west of the building.
Cllr Jacob Quagliozzi pointed out that the development would be just 'a stone's throw' from the site of a forthcoming application to develop land at the former Harperbury Hospital into several hundred new homes.
He added: "I was pleased there was a strong turnout from residents at the consultation event which underlines the strength of feeling from local people over the future of this building and the wider site.
"I have been to visit sites which have been developed by the same developer and there remain a number of areas which I would like to see more detail on when it comes to these proposals."
His colleague, Cllr Dreda Gordon, added: "We want to ensure public access to the site remains and particularly access to the historic Chantry Island"
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New Favorites
Courtesy of our 2-day getaway, we have a new favorite hotel - San Luis Creek Lodge (TripAdvisor reviews here) - and a new favorite antiquing spot - Cayucos, a cute little town just north of Morro Bay and right on the ocean's edge.
Our plan was to stay in the San Luis Obispo area so we could go antiquing along the Central Coast, especially in Atascadero and Cambria. I went hunting on TripAdvisor (THE best place to find real people reviews of lodging and restaurants) and found San Luis Creek; reviews were good, pictures were interesting, price was right - so I booked us a room for one night. Boy, did we luck out - this place is great. Three buildings in three different styles - Londonderry, Craftsman and Plantation. We were in Craftsman - hubby's very favorite - in a huge room with king-size bed, 40" TV, fireplace, beautiful furnishings, lovely bathroom, great breakfast buffet, and more. Clean, comfortable and well-maintained. We'll definitely stay here again.
Monday afternoon, we visited several antique stores in Atascadero, which has a reputation as an antiquers dream destination. We saw a couple of things we liked, but nothing spectacular, nothing special; neither of us found any reason to go shopping there again.
Tuesday morning we headed for Cambria, which we knew had some good antique shops, an art glass store and first-class restaurants. On the way we thought we'd stop in Cayucos, where we'd never been, and check out their antique offerings before moving on. And . . . . . we never made it any further.
Four well-stocked, inviting antique stores kept us busy for several hours, with lunch in between at Duckie's - great fish and chips, clam chowder and shrimp cocktail - before finishing the day off with fresh baked cookies at Brown Butter Cookie Co.
So what treasures followed us home? Hubby found the motherlode of wood planes - several vendors in one antique mall had a wide variety of offerings - and came home with (only) 3 new Stanley planes
and a micrometer in its original box. My treasure was this box of thread and related items, including several hand-crocheted potholder/trivets and a tatting shuttle. I literally had to climb under a clothing rack and drag this from a dark corner in the loft. So thrilled with my find. The thread is perfect for my bobbin lace class and I can already picture the potholders hanging in my kitchen. We never did make it to Cambria. And I can't wait to go back to Cayucos.


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Total Deposited Dust as a Reflection of Heavy Metals distribution in Area with Intensively Exploited Copper Minerals
AbstractThe "Bučim" copper mine environ was monitored for assessing the heavy metals distribution. For that issue characterization of 17 elements content in total deposited dust was performed. The element contents were determinate using atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-AES). Bučim and Topolnica Villages and the town of Radoviš were chosen as sampling spots. It was determinate that in some period's trough the year large amounts of dust deposits in mine environ. The annual average values оf dust deposition in the villages of Bučim and Topolnica are 489 mg m–2 d–1 and 309 mg m–2 d–1, respectively. Maximum value for the total deposited dust (815 mg m–2 d–1) was obtained at the sampling site in the Bučim village. The close vicinity of the Radoviš town was not exposed on dust deposition (97 mg m–2 d–1). Characterization of elements contents showed higher contents of some heavy metals (with emphasis on Cu and Pb) in deposited dust. Maximum value for the content of Cu was obtained in dust from Topolnica village (1183 mg kg–1) and maximum value for Pb content was obtained in deposited dust from Radoviš.
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How to Cite
BALABANOVA, Biljana et al. Total Deposited Dust as a Reflection of Heavy Metals distribution in Area with Intensively Exploited Copper Minerals. Geologica Macedonica, [S.l.], v. 25, n. 1, p. pp.1-9, apr. 2013. ISSN 1857-8586. Available at: <http://js.ugd.edu.mk/index.php/GEOLMAC/article/view/265>. Date accessed: 09 july 2020.


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On Saturday 14th October, Amnesia will close their doors for the winter. But not before rounding off the season with a party to end them all. Better Lost Than Stupid – the techno supergroup consisting of David Squillace, Martin Buttrich and Matthias Tanzmann – headline the terrace. While Damian Lazarus, and Lee Burridge hold court in the main room.
This year's Circo Loco closing party takes place on Monday 9th October. The line up is under wraps for now, but expect a full roster of DC10 heavyweights from the world of underground house and techno.
Eden round off a resurgent year on Monday 2nd October with Mark Knight, Flashmob and Hector headlining the newly refurbished main room.
Hï Ibiza
Maintaining the tradition set by their predecessor – Space Ibiza – the island's newest club will close on a Sunday. Jamie Jones, Loco Dice and Guy Gerber will be joined by Nic Fanciulli on Sunday 8th October to round off a hugely successful debut year for Hï Ibiza.
Pacha is the only club on the island which stays open through the winter. However, the club's seasonal events will be staging their closing parties throughout October. Our pick of the bunch is Solomun + 1. The DIYnamic boss will be joined by Afterlife duo Tale of Us on Sunday 15th October.
Privilege closes slightly earlier than the other clubs on the island having opted to share their closing fiesta with Afterlife. On Thursday 28th September, Tale of Us welcome Dixon, Solomun, Nina Kraviz and more to the cavernous venue.
Ushuaïa's annual closing party is a chance for the club pivot musically, into more underground territory. So it's a great opportunity to see a different style of artist on their giant outdoor stage. This year's event – which takes place on Saturday 7th October – features Luciano, Jackmaster, Andrea Oliva, Joris Voorn, Kölsch and more.


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How I Changed my mind about Boarding Schools
by Irina Shumovitch
When my children were young, I was determined to never send them to a boarding school. Homesickness, major bereavement, that's what sending children into boarding meant to me. I was not one of those parents who didn't want to participate in their children's lives, who just wanted to dump them into a school and get on with their work and social life. I was never going to do that to my children. So I thought back then.
I was in my early 30-ies, working as a BBC producer. The work was intense, day shifts followed by nightshifts, a lot of pressure, no room for error. It was a creative and stimulating job, and I loved it, but much as I did, I was also stressed. But at least my children were with me. They saw me every evening when I got home from work, I helped them with homework, I gave them some guidance. Or so I thought at the time.
Some years later I left the BBC, founded an educational consultancy and started visiting boarding schools across the country. It was then that I realised that the boarding schools of today are nothing like what I thought. They might have been cold and less appealing fifty years ago – bad food, army blankets and no central hearing. Today, boarding schools are friendly, warm places with amazing facilities for both studying and living. In every school I visited, I met thoughtful, respectful staff for whom working in a boarding school was a lifestyle, who loved being around young people and knew how to inspire rather than lecture them (the skill that often failed me as a parent). I saw boarding houses which were beautifully designed, well-equipped, centrally heated, and felt like home.
In many ways, better than home. There is thoughtful discipline in a boarding school, which I found hard to achieve at home. After lessons, pupils go back to their houses to relax, have a cup of tea with biscuits, and then do their homework. Their teachers and house matrons and masters encourage a good routine, where a period of relaxation is followed buy concentrated work.
And it is easier for pupils to work when everyone else is doing it too, it doesn't occur to them to argue, plead or protest, they just get their books out and study. After a couple of hours of hard work, they are served dinner and allowed one hour of television. Not the other way round, as was the case in my household.
It seems to me now that while keeping my children in a day school, close to me, I instilled more bad habits than good ones. After a day at the BBC I returned home tired and was happy to find them watching the TV – it meant that I could unwind with a glass of wine and not deal with their needs immediately. Have you done your homework? I'd ask them. Later, they'd say, and I'd accept it, glad to have a breather. They usually watched all their favorite TV programmes before getting around to their homework, which they did in a rush before bedtime, to get it out of the way.
In a boarding school, over the years, a certain daily routine becomes engrained into the boarders' psyche; good working habits become the norm leading to self- discipline that remains during university, at work and in the family. Added to that, there is a vast range of challenges and activities available to boarders, on a daily basis.
Of course, I took my children to activities too – from ballet to fencing, from violin to horse-riding. But it was not the same as doing it with your classmates, encouraged by your teachers. As for the academic side, my children were very bright and got away with their unfocused routines for a long time, always had good marks and I wasn't worried. But when it came to A-levels and university choices, they did not work hard enough to get three A*s and go to Oxbridge. They did well, nevertheless, got into Russell Group universities and are doing great. But I know that the slack I allowed them at home would not have been allowed at a boarding school, and they would have had better working ethic, and wouldn't have to fight the habit of procrastination. In my family, it was our closeness that was my top priority, not learning, personal growth and exploration. Whereas in a boarding school, parents aren't there to shield the children from natural causes and effects, and they learn to manage their own lives, develop interpersonal skills and self-initiative necessary to succeed in life.
I am addressing this to those parents who are considering boarding schools, but feel doubt or guilt about sending their children away. Please do not. All you need to do is choose the school carefully, visit it, see boarding houses for yourself, speak to the staff and make an enlightened choice. Here at Gabbitas we will assist you at every step of the way in choosing the right school for your child. But do not feel guilty – sending your child to a good boarding school might be the best thing you can do for them – this is where the ethos, structure and atmosphere are designed to instill good working habits and skills which will last them a lifetime.
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Delays are less severe than in the aftermath of the 2014 oil slump
Some contractors in Saudi Arabia are still struggling to get paid on time by the government despite assurances from officials that the long-running problem has been resolved, threatening a nascent economic recovery in the kingdom.
While the Finance Ministry is honouring a pledge to pay the dues on time, many government departments are taking months to process the paperwork and send it to the ministry, according to four people with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be named because the issue is sensitive.
In other cases, the delay is caused by a long backlog of payments that the government is gradually working through, two people said.
The delays are less severe than in the aftermath of the 2014 oil slump. Still, they're affecting a swath of the economy from construction to education, and they're particularly acute for companies dealing with the Health Ministry, three people said.
Saudi businesses are already grappling with rising fuel and electricity prices, and new fees.
Officials at the finance and health ministries did not respond to requests for comment in time for publication.
Public spending underpins the economy of the world's largest oil exporter. And more than two years after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman started on a quest to reduce the reliance on hydrocarbons, authorities are still trying to figure out how to balance the government's books without causing the economy to grind to a halt.
Official data show the struggle. The non-oil private sector, the engine of job creation, shrank in the first three months of 2016 and its growth was slower than 1 percent in six of the following seven quarters.
To allay contractor concerns, the Finance Ministry launched an electronic platform in January that allows them to check on the status of payments.
A month later, a royal order set up a committee headed by Commerce and Investment Minister Majid Al-Qasabi to determine government arrears and find a quick solution.
The arrears started piling up at the end of 2015, when authorities deliberately withheld tens of billions of dollars in payments to keep the budget deficit at about 15 percent of gross domestic product.
The decision hit the construction industry particularly hard, including Saudi Binladin Group and the now-shuttered Saudi Oger.
The government resumed payments in late 2016. Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said in December that year that authorities had already settled about 270 billion riyals ($72 billion).
The Finance Ministry has repeatedly pledged to pay contractors within 60 days, and in November an official said 98 percent of payment orders had been honoured within 45 days.
With oil prices rising above $70 a barrel, government revenue is set to increase, helping the economy bounce back after contracting 0.5 percent in 2017.
Still, the government's efforts to trim its deficit by raising fuel prices and imposing value-added taxes have hurt consumer sentiment.
The Emirates NBD Purchasing Managers Index, which tracks non-oil private sector activity, fell to a record low of 52.8 in March.
Payment delays are compounding those difficulties, according to Monica Malik, chief economist at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank.
The enforced wait for government payments is "really impacting short-term margins," she said.
Officials have taken measures to revive confidence. In January, King Salman ordered a package of more than 50 billion riyals in handouts to Saudi nationals. The government has also announced plans for record spending this year.
That will likely take time to make an impact, Malik said. "At the moment, it's a very difficult environment."


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The rise of immuno-oncology, most recently CAR-T, represents a new generation of transformative cancer therapies offering hope for the patients of today and tomorrow. However, with this revolutionary approach to treating cancer, there are potential hurdles to patient access that must be acknowledged and overcome.
This session will focus on the transformative potential of CAR T as well as key challenges ahead for patients, providers, payers, and innovators. Topics will include: value and cost (to the patient and the healthcare system), coverage and reimbursement, and the potential for innovative payment arrangements.
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