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Hey gearheads, meet Brian Loose (aka: snowborder714). Brian is a computer consultant from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and has played a major part in organizing the NE DSM meet the last few years. We'll be working with Brian on some new events in 2011, but let's start out by getting to know this brother under the diamonds.
What Mitsubishi(s) do you drive? How long have you had it/them?
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST which I bought in October 2006
What's your build philosophy/goals for your Mitsubishi? How do you use it?
"Building a fast, fun, and great handling road race and autox car, while keeping it street legal and clean." (This is the title to my blog on DSMtuners.)
I bought the car to drive on the street, but the more I got into modifying it and reading about the potential of the platform, the more I wanted to race it on a track. So now it's a fun street car that is built for the track.
What originally attracted you to the Mitsubishi? What keeps you going today?
I initially became interested in the Eclipse in 11th grade (2002). We had to do a report on a car for driver's education class and that is the car I chose. Sadly, I found that it did not get top ratings, but I still loved the way it looked.
I'm constantly being motivated by other members of the community, whether it's because of their achievements on the track or their unique, custom parts to help solve some specific issues. My brother also does a good job of kicking me in the butt to keep me going when he's bored!
Got a favorite story about your Mitsubishi?
It's not necessarily my favorite story, but it's the one that sticks out in my head the most. I went into the purchase of this car with very little knowledge of the platform. I had done some research before purchasing (as I do for everything) and knew a few things that would be nice to have if they came on the car. I didn't have the money to purchase an AWD car at the time, so I looked at the FWDs. My brother happened to be looking for them and sent me one that was located in my college town which was listed to have a 6 bolt swap and a big 16g turbo – two things I knew were good upgrades.
I went to look at the car and the guy seemed to know what he was talking about. He had worked on many other Mitsubishis and had a nice looking convertible 1g project in the garage. After buying the car, I ended up doing a bunch of maintenance, which included pulling the transmission to check the clutch and flywheel. After I removed the clutch disc, I counted the flywheel bolts…1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6…..7! Great, I didn't get what I thought I bought. I decided to check the turbo as well, which came up as a small 16g when I searched the serial number. Both of these mistakes had ticked me off, and also made me wonder what else he either didn't know about, or just flat out screwed me over on. As much as it sucks, it's helped me learn more about my car as I have taken most of it apart to do basic maintenance and modifications so no other little surprises from the previous owner showed up.
What are your goals for your Mitsubishi and how close are you to achieving them?
I am building this car to be a road race car that will still pass state inspection every year and be able to be driven on the road. I don't get to drive my car that much on the street as it is, so I would hate to make it a track-only vehicle and only drive it a couple times a year.
What was your favorite modification and why?
Wow, this is a hard choice. Recently I would have to say the Direzza Star Specs (245/40) on the stock Evo Enkeis. Moving from a 225 to a 245 tire made a huge difference, especially with the RM sway bars. My car just sticks to the road – and I'm not even on R comps!!
But I always have a weakness for ECMlink and looking at all the data!
Your mod list:
Bolt-on Modifications:
Small 16G
SSAC FMIC/Punishment SS J pipe
Tial BOV
Dejon 4″ intake with K&N air filter
Tanabe 2.5″ G Power Medallion catback exhaust with Megan Racing 3″ downpipe (cat-eliminator)
Aeromotive A1000 13101 AFPR
Rewired Walbro 255 fuel pum
FIC 1150cc injectors
Permacool power steering cooler
1G throttle body
Koyo radiato
Flex-a-lite slim line fans
Dakota Digital fan controller
Power Enterprise 1.3 bar radiator cap
Hallman Pro RX MBC
1G intake manifold and Hondata spacer
Engine Internals:
1G 7 bolt swap with 1G head
3g lifters
BSE kit
Engine Management:
ECMLink V3 (Speed Density)
Innovate LC-1
AEM 5.0 Bar MAP
Drivetrain Modifications:
ACT 2600 pressure plate
Southbend kevlar disc
Fidanza flywheel
RRE SS clutch line
B&M short shifter
Symborski shift kit
Speed-Source shifter cable bushing kit
Shep cable bracket spacers
Prothane motor mounts (sides)
Solid aluminum front and rear motor mounts (Biglady mod)
Suspension Modifications:
Tein Flex coilovers
RM Sway Bars
GSX front calipers
Powerslot rotors
Axxis Metal Master (street)/EBC Yellow Stuff brake pads (race)
RRE adapted SS lines
Motul 600C fluid
18×7.5 +42mm Racing Hart Evolution C2 rims with225/40ZR18 Kumho Ecsta SPT tires (street)
Evo 8 17×8 +38mm with 245/40R17 Dunlop Direzza Star Specs (race)
Tell us about something really exciting you've done with other Mitsubishi owners.
I helped start and grow a very big meet – the NE DSM Meet, which has been held the past 3 years at Ridley Creek State Park near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The first year we had just about 40 people, if that. The other guy who really helped start the meet went to college in Ohio this year, so I took over. This past year (3rd annual meet) that number had just about tripled! We do a car meet, parts swap, and huge cookout. Anyone can bring their car, and we've seen anything from project cars, to daily drivers, to a full out dragster.
Tell us about a time something broke and what it took to fix it.
I've had plenty of little things break or go wrong, but thankfully nothing major. *Knocks on wood*
What's the best part about being a Mitsubishi owner? The most challenging?
As most other people write, it'd have to be the community. It's incredible to see how many people from different times in their lives still run these cars. I'm friends with some who got their car before they were able to drive, as well as some who are close to retirement. And everyone brings something unique.
The most challenging would have to be the limited number of aftermarket parts. Compared to some other well-known platforms, it is getting harder and harder to find parts for these cars. Especially ones geared towards road racing. You can find all the drag racing parts you want, since that's a very common path to take, but finding high quality and functional aerodynamic and suspension parts is like finding a needle in a haystack. And then when you do find them, it'll cost you a month or two of your salary to afford them.
What excites you about the coming year? (Your Mitsu and your community)
Getting back out on the tracks – road course, autox courses, and drag strip. I was only able to do one HPDE event this year because of overheating issues, so I'm hoping to cure them this winter with some changes to my setup and be back out in full force.
Some people in the community have some sick plans for the winter and I'm looking forward to seeing them come through. Hopefully I will either learn something from them or be able to use something they think up/develop to better my setup.
How often do you get together with other Mitsubishi owners in person?
Not nearly as much as I would like to. I have a few people local to where my car sits which I have met up with a couple of times. And then the NE DSM Meet for the past 3 years. But travelling for work all the time kills any chance I have to meet up local owners.
Your thoughts on those who part out otherwise salvageable cars?
In watching the prices for the average DSM in the past 4 years, I can't really argue with either decision. Some people have very nice cars and everyone knows what they're worth, but just can't find anyone to come up with the money. It is sad to see some of the nicer cars just sit on the market at, most of the time, fair prices, and no one snatch them up. Stock cars seem to sell easier, so I can understand if people part out all the goodies and return it to stock to sell. It is sad to hear about people who want to part out a beautiful car, but sometimes it has to be done.
How has your Mitsubishi build benefited from your involvement in the community?
I've been able to use and adapt ideas that others have come up with to make my car more fun to drive, faster, and cleaner.
What's next for your Mitsubishi?
Ah, the famous "to do" list! On my plate (and almost all of these are in the works) is DG suspension with SPC upper control arms, custom catch cans by Calan, battery relocation/wiring harness cleanup and tuck, VEI gauges with custom mounting solution, external oil cooler, different transmission with Quaife LSD, tow hooks, and much, much more! I hope to have a good bit of this completed by the start of next year's season.
Who has helped you the most along the way with the car? Any mentors?
My brother, Eric (turbosax2). He's put countless hours into helping me, and doing work on my car even when I've been unable to be there. He has come up with great ideas for custom parts and unique solutions for problems. And I wouldn't have made it through race days without a Pit Crew Chief!! My mom has also lent a hand and worked with my brother and I late into the night – and sometimes right through until the next morning.
How have you paid this forward and mentored others?
Many times over. I can't even count how many people I have helped via the forums, instant message, phone calls, texts, or in person. I have helped people with the most basic of problems all the way up to tuning advice for a well-known compound turbo car and helping another guy turn his daily driver into a beast on the road course.
Is there a particular shop you'd like to recommend?
I do all my own work, so I don't have any service shops to recommend. But ExtremePSI has been the best parts supplier I have dealt with for anything from any OEM part I can find in ASA to aftermarket parts I want. They get orders out fast and have the best customer service of any shop I've dealt with. And who doesn't like the guys at ECMTuning for their excellent product, fantastic customer support, and for just being fun to hang out with!
Do you spend time on any Mitsubishi sites? Which ones?
Way too much of it, probably. Most of it is spent on DSMtuners, DSMlink forums, Mitsu-Media, and Mitsu-Marketplace. And there are various others I check from time to time.
Are you on Twitter? Facebook? Where can people find you online?
I'm not a huge social network butterfly, but I do have a Facebook account. I'd post a link, but I hate seeing friend requests from people I don't know, so contact me if you want to be my friend. Easiest way to get a hold of me is to send a PM.
Thanks for sharing your story with us, Brian. We're looking forward to working with you in 2011!
What about you?
- Did you get scammed by the previous owner?
- What surprises did you find once you began working on your car?
- What tires do you run when you race your car?


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By Leila Dycus staff writer The Morgan County Middle School basketball teams started their season off this past week with games against Taliaferro.
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Christian Kern, a former chief executive of Austria's state railway system, replaced Mr Faymann as chancellor and is expected this month to inherit the party leadership. He is under no illusions about the scale of the Freedom party's threat. "If we don't grasp that this is our last chance, the two big parties are going to disappear," Mr Kern said in May.
The two main parties have held power almost continuously at national level, alone or in coalition, since Austria regained its sovereignty in 1955 with the end of the Allied occupation. But the patronage networks that once guaranteed the parties' hegemony have slowly faded in importance.
"When a political party holds power for such a long time, like the Social Democrats in Vienna, it becomes lazy and runs out of ideas. It becomes structurally corrupt," says Beate Meinl-Reisinger, deputy chair of Neos, a liberal party. "It's only Häupl who is holding it all together. Beneath the surface it's a dramatic situation in the party."
Except between 1934 and 1945, when the Social Democrats were outlawed as Austria fell under rightwing authoritarian rule and was annexed by Nazi Germany, no European capital has been more loyal to the left since the end of the first world war.
However, working-class neighbourhoods that were the rock of the party's support have changed as manufacturing declined and hundreds of thousands of immigrants came from eastern Europe, Turkey and beyond. Many working-class voters of conservative outlook have gravitated to the Freedom party.
In the 1996 city council elections, the Social Democrats won 39 per cent of the vote and the Freedom party, then led by Jörg Haider, an extreme rightist who died in 2008, took 28 per cent. The Social Democrats recovered to win 47 per cent in 2001, 49 per cent in 2005 and 44 per cent in 2010.
But last October the Social Democrats fell back to 39 per cent. The Freedom party took 31 per cent, its best ever performance in a Vienna election. A Social Democrat-Green coalition controls the council, but the Freedom party's result entitled it to one of Vienna's two deputy mayoralties. It went to Johann Gudenus, 39, a rising far-right star.
Mr Gudenus stresses that immigration is a big factor in his party's rise. "Vienna is a lot better than many cities in the world. We are blessed being here. But things are getting worse and worse every year. What we are seeing is the Islamisation of Europe, Austria and Vienna," he says.
For the country's Social Democrats, nowhere is it more important to hold the Freedom party at bay than in Vienna.
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By Kayla Bointy
Two short films made by Haskell Students are being featured at the Free State Film festival. The student films will be shown at 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, September 23; Admission is Free! The film Did Anything Wrong was a complete Haskell effort, and has already achieved such accolades as the People's Choice Award at the 2018 American Indian Higher Education Consortium. Filmed, produced, and written entirely on Haskell campus. Starring Haskell Students now alumni; Damon Peak (Main Actor) Keaton Guess (detective 1) Roman Yearby (rookie cop) Tylynn Broncho (bank teller) and Michael Begay (Director). Indian Leader interviewed their very own staff member Chris Talkalai; who wrote the film and goes by the nom de plume, Kriss Velvet.
Graduated with an AA in Media Communications is currently a Junior in the IAIS program.
How do you feel about your work of art being featured?
Its surprising! I usually just write to write.
Congratulations, the film won the People's Choice Award up at A.I.H.E.C, does this come as a surprise?
I was amazed we got any recognition, usually the first work you create is for fun. But after we won The People's Choice Award it feels like I've earned that title of being a "writer".
What was your inspiration and the process of writing this piece?
It took about a year and there were about nine to twelve rewrites.
I don't think a lot about inspiration, this idea just came to my head. After the Welcome Back Powwow that's where I originally intended it to be set, but after production started we moved it to the cultural center parking lot.
So, you wrote it with the intention of filming on Haskell?
Yes, I did.
Do you write everything with the intentions of it being made into a film?
I write outlines, not everything I write is in a screenplay or manuscript format. I've written a few theater scripts for thunderbird theatre rehearsals.
What made you want to make it into a film or how did it happen?
My roommate at the time, Michael Begay picked my script. I did a few rewrites, then we did a read through, later he pointed out some flaws in the story line, after that he added his additional notes and scenes. I wrote the main part and Michael came on as a co-writer during the story boarding process.
I know you wrote, collaborated and pieced it all together all in your room, so this was basically born in Roe Cloud. What's your fondest memory from the making of the film?
(Laughs) Yeah after all the rewrites we had our whole dorm wall covered with the story board scenes throughout the project. The fondest memory was on filming the first day, where we filmed the cop car scene, we were there, had our script and storyboard, with the main actor. For me it was that moment of let's stop talking about and do it. If you believe, you can make it happen.
Do you think you'll be doing any Haskell collabs in the future?
Actually, we are working on something currently, we're in the planning phase before pre- production. I just finished the short story for it.
It's nice KU is highlighting student films however; do you think Haskell should have an outlet for their own student filmmakers?
The film club is working towards that, we're just trying to get more people involved to hold film fests.
Do you have any plans after you graduate?
I think I'm going to stay in Lawrence, I have family coming here and I'm saving towards doing my own independent films.
Another film being highlighted made by a Haskell student is ANXIETY by Roberts Hicks Jr., Pyramid Lake Paiute; who is a Senior in the Indigenous American Indian Studies Program.


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When is it, how much is tuition, and what does it include?
The dates for our 2020 field school will be from Sunday June 28th - Sunday August 2nd (inclusive). The tuition price for our 2020 field school is £3100, and includes research materials, field and lab manuals, lectures delivered by research staff, five weeks accommodation in a 3* hotel, airport transfers to/from Cluj Napoca Airport, transportation to and from the archaeological sites, laboratory equipment and materials, and a 5-day bespoke Transylvania field trip.
Do I have to be enrolled in a university to apply?
No, we are happy to accept applications from anyone with a keen interest to learn about bioarchaeology and forensic anthropolgy, however, you must be at least 18 years or older by the start of the field school.
Can I receive academic credit?
Yes, we offer academic credit at no additional cost, however, you must seek approval for this course from your department and academic advisor beforehand.
Where is Transylvania and how do you get there?
Transylvania is a region located in central Romania, surround by the Carpathian Mountains. The accomodations are located within the city of Cluj-Napoca. If you are coming from outside of Europe, we recommend that you book your round-trip flights in and out of London, and then travel together on the morning flight on WizzAir. This way, you can break up your travel time by staying a day or two in London and acclimate to the European time change.
Is it possible to do less than the 5 weeks?
Yes, you may do the field school for a minimum of 3 weeks, however there are special requirements to qualify.
Do you excavate vampires?
No, their coffins are above ground.
How can I apply to work with/intern for you?
We accept full research proposals within the scope of any of our projects from those who wish to undertake research at the academic level. We also accept proposals from post-doctoral researchers and professionals who wish to initiate their own bioarchaeological project within the region, which we can help facilitate. For more information, please click here.
Lastly, we offer paid internships and potential employment opportunities to students who show particular promise in the field, and have completed at least one field season with us. If you would like to register your interest, please send a brief introductory e-mail and a CV to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please note that we will retain your CV and contact interested parties if/when we are accepting applications for employment.
Transylvania Bioarchaeology is an equal opportunity employer.
Are field trips included in the price?
Yes. All enrolled students will partake in a field trip to several archaeological and cultural sites throughout Transylvania. We feel that this is an enriching and essenital part of the field school experience.
Do I need to have excavation/osteology experience to apply?
No, we provide training for ALL levels of expertise and experience.
What should I bring to the field?
After being accepted into the field school, you will be e-mailed a preliminary field guide with a packing list and particulars for the program. If you have any particular questions not found in the preliminary field guide, we are happy to answer!
Can I bring my family/kids/carer/assistance dog?
Yes! We are a family friendly field school and support researching/student parents! However, you must gain prior approval as we only have a limited number of family spaces. Additional charges will apply including a private room supplement, a field trip supplement, nanny fees (if required), etc. Please enquire at for further details.
We do not discriminate based on disability status. Registered carers and registered assistance dogs (under the IGDF/ADI accreditation scheme) are permitted with appropriate documentation. Please enquire for more information.
Please note, children and partners will not be permitted on site or within the Archaeology Institute for liability reasons.
Are you affiliated with a company called Archaeotek?
No, we are not. We are a registered non-profit organization that donates proceeds to student research. If in doubt, look for our copyrighted logo.


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- Rest Stop (2006) [Nicole Carrow]: Killed (and presumably tortured first) off-camera in an unknown manner by Nick Orefice at a secluded rest stop. Jaimie's spirit is then shown haunting the rest stop. It's revealed in the sequel that in order for a spirit to be trapped in/near the rest stop, their eye must have been cut out while they were still alive. Thus it can be assumed that Nick cut out Jaimie's eye off-camera at some point.
- Collision (Intersections) (2013) [Taylor Dolan]: Stabbed to death by Frank Grillo.
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The International Guild of Diplomats and Negotiators says it welcomes Theresa May's Brexit deal as offering 'job security for our members for years to come'. The statement offers what will doubtless be welcome support for the beleaguered Prime Minister.
'This deal is a masterly example of how to present a few sticking-plaster solutions as an historic agreement, while quietly leaving all the tricky issues to continue to be negotiated over for years to come" said Guild spokesperson Lisa Fitzwilliam. 'It replaces the worthy but potentially time-limiting principle that 'Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed', with the even better principle that 'Nothing is agreed, ever, but let's keep talking at £500/day plus expenses'. We feel this sets an important precedent for international diplomacy across the world.'
Other trade groups and businesses that have come out in favour of the deal include the Brussels Conference Hotel Association, Eurostar, London City Airport and an unofficial body representing male and female escorts in and around London. The Worshipful Company of Biscuit and Danish Pastry Makers also made a rather indistinct statement in favour of something, possibly the Brexit agreement or possibly 'more of these yummy almond croissants for the afternoon session'.
Following the Guild's statement, a hastily-convened meeting of the MPs Who Are Also Lawyers all-party parliamentary group decided that, despite many of their members having previously made statements along the lines of 'This deal is worse than spending the last hours before an imminent nuclear holocaust having sex with Piers Morgan and watching reruns of Last of the Summer Wine on continuous loop'. However, on reviewing the evidence again, they now thought that it was an excellent agreement, and it had their wholehearted support. The agreement is now expected to pass through the Commons with an overwhelming majority.


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They have been accessible as a prefabricated kit or assembled as a custom layout to complement the decor of any building. Higher security demands are normally dictated by commercial warehouse sort installments. A great option for this particular security kind of door is the "roll-up" style that resembles a roll top desk kind of door. This door may be manufactured using many different materials that may be as robust as the adjacent walls, making forced entry through this opening very difficult.
Previously, with operating an overhead garage door the biggest concern was the potential risks linked to the springs used for balancing the door weight. Pre mid-1960's garage door setups commonly relied upon some of stretched (tensioned) springs to aid the operation of the garage door pivoting hinges.
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Kootenai County posts expenses
Weekly online reports let public see how each dollar is spent
Fri., May 6, 2011
Making good on a campaign promise three months into his first term, Kootenai County Clerk Cliff Hayes has begun placing the county's accounts payable reports online.
"The big word nowadays is transparency," Hayes said during the election, in which he ousted longtime Clerk Dan English. Hayes said that if elected, he'd put every check the county writes online so residents can see how their money is spent.
Three of the weekly reports are now available and include the $62.22 commissioners spent at Garlic Jim's for lunch, the $311 information services spent on a printer maintenance kit and the $46,000 spent on a used wheel loader for snow removal. Everything from dog food for Juvenile Probation's drug-sniffing dog, Beau, to airfare, lodging and meals for conferences is line-itemed on the weekly reports.
Hayes said the project was supported by all elected officials but that part of the challenge was "getting specific descriptions for each expense entered in plain language."
James Martin, information services director, said putting the information online was easy, because the weekly reports already were being produced. Martin said he scrutinizes his department's expenses, but posting information online makes him think twice about whether expenses are justifiable or whether he's getting the best price.
"I think that's what Cliff's goal was, full disclosure," Martin said.
Since the reports first surfaced online almost a month ago, elected officials have received little to no response from the public, said David McDowell, the finance director.
Vicki Dalton, Spokane County's auditor, cautioned that not every line item tells the full story. Spokane County does not post accounts payable reports online. However, with regard to Kootenai County's information, she said she hopes people will look through the expenditures, but also seek to understand why they are necessary.
Indeed, behind every expense is a story. Martin said spending $311 on a printer maintenance kit, essentially overhauling an existing printer, saves the county from spending thousands to replace it.
The $62.22 Garlic Jim's pizza order was for a daylong meeting with a consultant on county health care benefits, said Sandy Maitland, the board's administrative support manager. Attending the meeting were the commissioners, the human resources director and the finance director, said Maitland, who also was there.
When a meeting lasts all day, she said, "We've got to feed the people."
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On Mon, Sep 18, 2006 at 03:18:07AM -0500, Gadi Evron wrote: > On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, Petri Helenius wrote: > > Matthew Palmer wrote: > > > I've been directed to put all of the internal hosts and such into the public > > > DNS zone for a client. My typical policy is to have a subdomain of the zone > > > served internally, and leave only the publically-reachable hosts in the > > > public zone. But this client, having a large number of hosts on RFC1918 > > > space and a VPN for external people to get to it, is pushing against this > > > > > > > > In many scenarios the VPN'd hosts will ask for the names from the public > > DNS anyway, so I feel your client is right and it would be better for > > you to go with their wishes. > > Putting all other issues aside, I believe you are right. Still, if VPN is > the problem than it is solvable. These machines can be configured with a > DNS server that knows where to go. if the hosts inside the VPN can only be accessed by hostnames served up inside the VPN, then it is more likely the users can be confident that their data is actually traversing the VPN. it works, or it don't. -- [ Jim Mercer [email protected] +971 50 436-3874 ] [ I want to live forever, or die trying. ]


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Charles Grey, also known as 2nd Earl Grey was the prime minister of the Great Britain and Ireland from 1830 to 1834. Apart from being famous for abolishing slavery in British Empire, we know him as the name-bearer for the Earl Grey tea. According to a legend, this tea blend was Chinese gift to Grey's men, as a return gift for having saved the son of a Chinese mandarain.
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Everywhere you look are snow-capped peaks—famed ski mountain Mt. Bachelor, Broken Top and Three Fingered Jack, the Three Sisters, presidential Mt. Washington and Mt. Jefferson, and distant Mt. Hood on a clear day.
Bendites are a highly fit, outdoorsy bunch, who often have dogs in tow wherever they go. DogPAC estimates that almost 50 percent of Bend households have at least one dog (actual stats: 49%, 1.2 dogs). They're strict about leash laws in town and city parks, but as a consolation, there are pick up bags at Dog E Rest Stop stations everywhere. This city of 80,000 also boasts an impressive seven off-leash dog parks, along with a winter-recreation area (Wanoga SnoPark) specifically groomed for canines and their human companions.
There are 48 miles of groomed walking trails within city limits, and from May to September, outdoor seating is standard at the majority of dining establishments. Bend is world headquarters for RuffWear, one of the country's largest makers of hardcore gear for sports-minded dogs. You came out here to experience the great outdoors, and Bend's got plenty of it.
Frankly, it's a whole lotta' fun. So, let's get started, shall we? Our game today is "The Place is Right," and no matter which itinerary you pick—Outside, Eastside, or Westside—you're gonna' love "What's Behind That Doggie Door?!" By the way, the price is right, too; lodging is very affordable and the lack of sales tax in Oregon really helps out, too.
Door #1: Outside
Around Bend, the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway is your ticket to a larger than life outdoorsy playground. As you pass one gorgeous mountain and lake after another, you'll understand why Scenic America named this 66-mile stretch one of the most important and beautiful in the country. There's a cool downloadable Print-n-Go Map at byways.org (or click here). Along the Byway is big Mt. Bachelor, where dogs who aren't afraid of heights are allowed to ride the Summer Sightseeing chair lift with human passengers. Sure, you can hike to the 9,065-foot summit too, led by a Forest Service guide (mtbachelor.com). And, summer and winter dog sledding is available by Trail of Dreams at Mt. Bachelor.
The Cascade Lakes Highway also takes you past the many camping, boating, fishing, rock hounding and hiking opportunities of the Deschutes National Forest. There are so many choices you may want assistance from the folks at the Bend Ft. Rock Ranger Station, open Monday through Friday from 7:45 to 4:30 (541.383.5300, 1230 NE 3rd St.). Dogs are allowed off leash in all National Forest areas.
But what do the locals recommend? The unanimous decision for a destination is the Upper Deschutes River Trails, encompassing seven trailheads, two picnic areas, and three waterfalls from Bend to Sunriver. Justin, a PR director, and his dog Shadow suggest the Lava Island access point, from Century Drive out of Bend about seven miles to Forest Road 41, past Seventh Mountain Resort.
Another great place is the Meadow Camp area—out Century Drive, take the gravel road immediately before Widgi Creek Golf Course. You can head up the river for some steeper climbs and nice overlooks or down the river for a less technical meander plus there are multiple spots for a sip or dip in the water and you'll see plenty of wildlife. On your way out or back, you'll want to hit the dog-friendly patio at the Cascade Lakes Brewing Company Lodge (a.k.a. The Lodge) for lunch, dinner, and good microbrews.
For another spot to hike upriver, start at Farewell Bend Park in the Old Mill District. You'll be in good company -- easily four out of five cars at Farewell Bend are downloading dogs at any given moment. Plus parking off Reed Market Road is free for up to four hours.
As for camping, we dig Tumalo State Park even though it's hardly legit 'camping' off a major road close to downtown. The solar showers are hot from the moment you turn on the tap, and the trail leading from the day use area along the Deschutes River is the right length for a morning constitutional (oregonstateparks.org).
Door #2: Eastside & Downtown
For dog-friendly digs, check out the Oxford Hotel at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue. This boutique hotel located in the heart of Bend's historic district caters to humans and canines alike. The Pet Package features amenities for your pooch that include a comfy pet bed, two travel dog bowls for your use (one is a gift to keep), Joshua Tree Pet Salve sample, organic dog treats and a map with dog walking trails and parks. The pet package is $55 per pet, per trip and is in addition to the guestroom rate, which is $239+ per night.
With bragging rights to seven dog parks (yes, seven), Bend is definitely dog friendly. Our visit includes Big Sky Dog Park. Head down Hamby Road and left on Neff. Wind past the soccer and baseball fields to get to the OLA, a fully fenced four acres of woods and brush with a nice centralized open space. Both entrances have bag dispensers and handy, double-gate access for leashing/unleashing. Locals also highly recommend Pine Nursery Dog Park, with 18 acres for Rover to roam.
Time to head downtown, where you can while away a day along four blocks of main streets Wall and Bond. Get a Bend Urban Trails Map at the Bend Visitor Center on the corner of Lava and Oregon, where you're welcome to bring your dog in for a biscuit and a belly rub. Get your fix at Bellatazza Coffee, where there are always pooches on the patio. Get Life is Good gear and running shoes at FootZone, where, when we asked if pups were allowed in, they looked at us like we were aliens and said, "You mean there are stores that don't?" For lunch, we recommend Soba Noodle and Rice to-go and for an elegant dinner, try sidewalk dining with dog at 900 Wall. Zydeco is another great option and they'll even give your four-legged friend a free gourmet dog treat.
Shopaholics who like dogs can take it one step further, down to the Old Mill District, by far the dog-friendliest shopping center we've ever encountered. There's also a small dog park in the Old Mill District, but don't bother. Simply cross the footbridge next to the Red Robin and the grassy knolls of the Les Schwab Amphitheatre are your dog's to roam, leash free as long as you have good voice command. As a private property, the management of Old Mill has decided that every good dog should have his day.
Door #3: Westside
If a convenient location to all the best action is your thing, the Studio Suite at the Hillside Inn B&B is another great choice for Bend lodging. This desirable destination is modern, with a separate entrance and private patio. It's got the "you thought of everything" factor—including Internet, satellite TV, DVD, and hot tub—and is perfectly located to much that is hip and happening in Bend from $140 a night.
For example, it's a half-mile to Drake Park, a classy city park that makes us wish the Commons went through in Seattle. You can pester the ducks and geese (on leash, please), and walk the intricate flagstone paths under the canopy of trees along Mirror Pond.
The Victorian Café has the best breakfasts ever, complete with a canine lounging lawn. Unfortunately, everybody knows about it, so if you're not prepared to wait, snag a quicker bite at Nancy P's Baking Company, including fat homemade dog biscuits. Bend Pet Express has a Westside location as well, for stocking up on toys, treats, and last-minute gear. For lunch, make the effort to hunt down the little storefront of The Village Baker (look for crowds of hungry Bendites to mark the location).
Out this direction, Tumalo Falls and Shevlin Park are two more don't miss destinations that are easy to master and even easier to reach. From downtown, head straight west on Galveston until it becomes Skyliners Road to reach the falls, or straight out Newport Avenue until it becomes Shevlin Park Road. Can't keep up with your four-legged friend? Rent a bicycle at Hutch's (541.382.9253) or NW Adventure Tours & Cyclery (541.385.6599). At the end of a hopefully long and tiring day, relax with outdoor dining at Kanpai for award-winning sushi and sake, or Kebaba for, well, kebabs.
On your way in or out of town, the Terrebonne Depot is a must stop for lunch or dinner. At this bistro a half-hour north of Bend, dogs are welcomed with water bowls on the wide and sunny deck and as for humans, the fish tacos and cocktail menu are divine.
Parting Gifts
Now that you've seen all the good sides of Bend, there are really only two downsides worth mentioning: red dust and roundabouts. No matter where you go or what you do, your skin and fur and clothes and car will be coated in the former, a constant reminder of Bend's ancient geology. Remember your yielding skills when driving around the latter, also known as traffic circles, the main form of navigation on city streets.
If you've come this far, about a six-hour drive from Seattle, you might as well do it when there are a couple of pet-centric events happening. At the Bend 4th of July Pet Parade, where 5,000-plus pets and people have been known to strut the streets starting from the Bend Public Library in downtown, dogs make up the majority along with lizards, goldfish, llamas and other critters. Other doggone events include the Ruff Run happening in August and Oktoberfest in September where the much anticipated wiener dog races take place. You can find details about these (as well as TONS of other dog-related info at DogPac.org).
For more information about all things Bend, go to visitbend.com.
Bend Hillside Inn, bendhillsideinn.com
Best Western Sisters, bestwesternsisters.com
Absolutely Bend Vacation Homes, abvhs.com
Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites, 541.318.1747
The Oxford Hotel, oxfordhotelbend.com
The Lodge, cascadelakes.com
Devore's Organic, 541.389.6588
Kebaba, 541.318.6224
Kanpai, kanpai-bend.com
Terrebonne Depot, terrebonnedepot.com
900 Wall, 900wall.com
Bella Tazza, bellatazza.com
Mother's Juice, 541.318.0989
Nancy P's, 541.322.8778
Soba Noodle & Rice, 541.318.1535
Village Baker, 451.318.1054
Bend Pet Express, bendpetexpress.com
Old Mill District, theoldmill.com
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Here's a fun list from Adam Mill of so many predicted Trump catastrophes:
We've heard 'wolf!' so many times, yet the world hasn't collapsed and America hasn't turned into a dictatorship.
The Hill ran a headline predicting the demise of President Trump this week, citing MSNBC legal expert Jonathan Turley. "Cohen flipping puts Trump 'one witness away' from catastrophe," the headline read. Turley is a serious legal mind not prone to the hyperbole of his liberal brothers. But his latest prediction of the end of Trump's presidency invokes a whiff of déjà vu.
Where have we heard before that Donald Trump's downfall is imminent? Well, for more than three years, predictions of Trump's demise as a candidate or as president have averaged about one a month.
Let's review. Here's a very abbreviated and non-exhaustive list of these predictions, from the top.
In 2015 …
— Politics Columnist Tim Skubick wrote in July that, "Donald Trump's immigration remarks were the beginning of his end."
— Conservative pundit Bill Kristol declared in July that Trump's attack on Republican Sen. John McCain for being a POW was the "beginning of [the] end."
— Nate Cohn of The New York Times predicted the "beginning of the end of the Donald Trump surge" that same month.
— September 11, U.S. News and World Report contributor Cary Gibson noted that Trump's comments about candidate Carly Fiorina were so offensive that she too asked whether this was the "beginning of the end of Donald Trump?"
— NBC's Chuck Todd told his viewers in September that "this is the week we're going to look back on and say maybe this was the beginning of the end of Trump."
— Arianna Huffington of the Huffington Post spotted Trump's "Sarah Palin moment" in September, declaring that this was again the beginning of the end for Trump.
In 2016 …
— Elise Jordan of Time magazine wrote in April about the "Beginning of the End of Donald Trump," when an incident between his campaign manager and a female reporter cemented the "basic fact holds: almost three-quarters of women voters dislike Trump."
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Well it had to come (and now it has, again possibly): the world's first 'Twitter commercial.' BBDO Argentina has produced this for the launch of Smart cars' Twitter account in the country. Visitors to Smart Argentina's Twitter page can view an animated Smart, with each frame made out of 140 characters or less.
Actually Euro RSCG Amsterdam (as was) claimed the prize of world's first etc last year with an ad for Citroen featuring a contest where you had to use Twitter, but there seems to be more Twitter in this one.
The copywriters were Guido Lacellotti and Agustin Suarez and the art director Maximiliano Ballarini.
Of course it's not a commercial actually on Twitter (or is it?) but ingenious all the same. Commercials on Twitter are an interesting concept: what price Piers Morgan or Kim Kardashian?


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MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School alumni and students gathered in the school's library for the annual Columbia High School Scholarship Fund reception June 7, to meet the donors who provided the funds for their scholarships and share their continuing education plans. The 95-year-old nonprofit organization has given away more than $1.3 million in scholarships to 2,000 students. This year, the fund gave approximately $158,000 to 114 seniors and graduates.
"The scholarships we award can be used for any post-secondary education," CHSSF Vice President Brigid Casey said at the reception. "We support any variety because we believe in education. No one gives away more than we do. Today we get to meet the newest group of students, and we can't wait for you to come back next year and tell us how you're doing."
CHSSF President Madeline Tugentman began the reception with a tribute to Joan Lee, a past president of the organization, who died in September. A South Orange resident, Lee led the CHSSF fund for more than 10 years.
"She was really shameless because you didn't see it coming when she asked," Tugentman joked, saying that Lee would ask anyone she met to donate to the fund. "We are going to move forward by continuing with her legacy, because young people are her legacy."
According to Tugentman, CHS seniors and graduates fill out scholarship applications in March and mid-April; in May, the organization's Selection Committee meets with school guidance counselors and decides which students will be awarded the funding.
"The awards come out and we get to see you, and a lot of times we don't see you again, but we start to root for you," Tugentman told the students at the event. "All the Columbia High School Scholarship Fund does is raise money for you."
Community leaders and organizations who have donated to the CHSSF were at the reception, including Maplewood Rotary Club President David Beni and Maplewood Woman's Club President Jo Ann Aponte. And CHSSF trustees who attended CHS were also there, like Carl Adrien, who has been a trustee for six years.
"I really appreciate what was given to me, so I wanted to give back," Adrien, a 2002 CHS graduate, said at the event. "It motivated me to see the community and see who was behind me. Hopefully four years from now you come back and want to give to the community that gave to you."
Acting Superintendent of Schools Thomas Ficarra expressed his admiration for the CHSSF at the reception.
"I've been a super for 23 years and I've never seen a stronger, more potent fundraising effort in all the districts I've been in, and I've been in five or six," he said at the event. "I'd like to thank the board members for managing it. But without the donors there would be nothing to manage, so thank you to them."
Jacqueline Cusack, the executive director of the Center for Pre-College Programs at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and a past trustee of the CHSSF, was the guest speaker at the event. Cusack read part of a 1995 New York Times article about Oseola McCarty, a woman who donated her $150,000 in savings to fund scholarships for students to attend the University of Southern Mississippi.
"There are people here you may never read about who will help you complete your education," Cusack told the students after she finished reading. "Reflect on three of the people who helped you along the way. There are times when you are the recipient and there are times when you can give. I hope the CHSSF will figure into your giving. I promise, when you have the experience of giving you will never be the same."
CHS Principal Elizabeth Aaron, while not a graduate of the school that she leads, described the financial help that she received as a high school senior and the impact it made on her choice of college.
"There was a school I could kind of afford and one I could not without scholarships," Aaron said at the event. "The first decision I got to make, I made because people invested in me. You are surrounded today by people who believe in you."
Scholarship recipient Elijah Evans will be graduating from CHS in a few weeks and heading to William Paterson University to major in sports management. Evans played basketball for the Cougars for four years, and wants to remain in the athletic field.
"If playing isn't an option I wanted to stay in that field," Evans said in an interview with the News-Record at the event. "And I like planning and working with teams."
Evans said the CHSSF scholarship was a big help when he was deciding where to continue his education.
"It's great, I have to thank them for donating," he said. "Otherwise it would come out of my parents' pocket and that can be stressful, so it helps a lot."
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We all experience ups and downs and lulls in our work life. Monday morning usually feels different than a Friday afternoon. It is normal for your feelings about work to fluctuate over the course of a week for a lot of reasons. For example, never judge your job based on how you feel the first day back after a long weekend or from your vacation. What we need to notice is how we feel about our work the majority of the time.
How we feel about work overall can be anywhere between agony and enjoyment. This can change over time depending on how well our work fits with what we need it to fulfil in our lives. Workplaces are changing constantly too.We can stay in the same job yet our work, our boss and organization can change without our permission. Any one of these changes can significantly add or subtract from our career satisfaction.
The quality of our experience at work deserves our attention. Work is where most of us spend our prime years and the bulk of our time. Doesn't it make sense to focus on making it as satisfying as possible?
In order to manage your career successfully it helps for you to be honest about what you enjoy and what you don't enjoy in your current work and take a periodic inventory. Then you can take some informed action to make yourself more content where you are, while you think about and take action on new directions.
Remember that it's very important when making changes in our lives to move from a position of strength. The position of strength is leading with a conscious choice toward what we want to experience. It is easier to move forward when we identify more with what we want than what we don't want.
Focusing on what is within our control and taking action is energizing and the way to reclaim our power at work. The questions below are aimed at helping you identify three actions you can take to get more of what you want to experience at work.
So, where are you on the continuum of agony to enjoyment? What factors most contribute to how you feel at work? Simply answer the questions below to find out and take your next indicated steps for more joy at work.
What % of your time at work are you feeling: enjoyment; in between; or miserable?
What would you say most contributes to your enjoyment at work?
What would you say most contributes to your misery at work?
What three actions can you take in your current situation to experience more enjoyment at work?


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If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World over the Holidays this year prepare to be blown away with the decorations! Disney goes to infinity and beyond in decorating the Parks and Resorts this time of year. I have visited Disney World the past two years in a row during the month of December and I have compiled a list of my top 5 most favorite Christmas trees throughout the Parks and Resorts. In order they are as follows:
5. Main Street Plaza Christmas Tree. The Main Street Plaza Christmas Tree is found at the foot of Main Street in the Magic Kingdom. The tree is set up after the taping of the Christmas Parade which usually takes place the first week of December. This tree hold 2,365 ornaments and is the center of all the decor and amazing sights that can be found on Main Street U.S.A. during the Holidays.
4. The Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Tree. This amazing 17 foot tree is made from over 136 pounds of honey, 211 pounds of flour, 101 eggs, 27 pounds of spices, 15 pounds of sugar syrup, 98 pounds of icing, 151 pounds of chocolate, and over 2,000 gingerbread shingles! The rumor is there are over 14 hidden Mickey's within this very tree!
3. Grand Floridian Christmas Tree. The Grand Floridian Christmas Tree can be found in the main lobby of the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. As you can see from the photograph this towering white-lit tree stands over three stories tall. The tree has a Victorian flair to it with old fashioned ornaments. The tree itself is absolutely breathtaking. There is a PhotoPass photographer at the tree and this is definitely a photo op you do not want to miss.
2. Animal Kingdom Lodge Tree. The tree at the Animal Kingdom Lodge is absolutely breathtaking. This tree stands four stories tall in the Resort atrium and is decorated in traditional African decor. There are safari-themed bows, animal print ornaments, animal ornaments, and African instruments. The atrium has many chairs and couches where you can sit and simply stare at the enormous tree before you.
1. Wilderness Lodge Christmas Tree. The number one tree on my list is by far the Christmas tree found in the lobby at the Wilderness Lodge. This massive tree stands over four stories tall and is decorated with native American ornaments, plaid ribbons with lighted tee-pees.There is something about the Wilderness Lodge during the Holidays that makes it a favorite Resort with guests. Everywhere you look inside this Resort you will find Christmas decorations such as a giant wreath, garlands hanging from the upper railings, and red poinsettias. There is even a fireplace in the lobby regardless of how warm it may be outside. Disney has themed this Resort to make you feel as though you are in a log cabin in the middle of winter. Where else would you want to celebrate Christmas with your family?


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Friday, December 7, 2012
Traditions and Catching up
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Hayden turns 6!
On Monday they didn't have school so we had some of her friends come with us to the Bounce House for a party. It was tons of fun and NO work for me which was AWESOME! She got some great presents from her friends that she loves. It was a great birthday and I am so glad she is our Hayden!!!
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Haloween 2012
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Providing Better Smiles to Calgary & nearby areas of Alberta
VELscope- VELscope is an FDA-approved oral cancer screening device that can see changes in tissue invisible to the naked eye. VELscope is safe, noninvasive, and uses a special blue light to detect abnormalities.
Digital Radiographs- Digital computer technology allows us to take radiographs that we can show you on a computer screen and if necessary e-mail to specialists.
Digital Intra-Oral Cameras- The digital intra-oral cameras gives us an intimate view into the inner workings of your mouth. The tiny camera is only the size of a pen, and the images are projected at 40x larger than life. Not only do we get to diagnose and treat problems much earlier, we are able to help patients truly understand their tooth and gum issues with a close-up, visual representation.
DIAGNOdent- Our digital radiographs and DIAGNOdent system work together to produce amazing diagnostic capabilities. DIAGNOdent is helpful for finding cavities that may hide in the grooves of teeth, thanks to a safe laser-light system.
Soft Tissue Diode Laser- The soft tissue laser is used to reshape uneven or excess gum tissue for a more attractive smile. It is also used in the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis.
Zoom! Tooth Whitening- Our team is excited to offer Zoom! tooth whitening. Zoom! is an extremely fast process that is only performed by a dental professional. With one visit, Dr. Silver isolates the teeth that need whitened and applies the Zoom! bleaching gel directly to the teeth. The special bleaching properties of the gel react to the Zoom! high intensity light that is directed at your teeth. The gel absorbs the light, gently penetrates your teeth and breaks up discoloration to effectively whiten your teeth!
Neuromuscular Technology (for the treatment of TMJ/TMD disorders)
Electromyography (EMG)
Muscle activity is measured with surface electromyography, a technology very similar to an electrocardiogram. Thin wires are attached to the skin by adhesive patches, and the tiny electrical signals emitted by your muscles are detected and sent to the computer for analysis. The greater your muscle activity, the greater the signal strength is that allows us to compare your muscle activity before and after relaxation.
Signs of gum disease or other tooth problems:
- Sonography
On some occasions, we may want to also study the sounds of your jaw joints. If so, it is done with electrical sonography. A headset is worn to hold microphone -like sensors over each jaw joint. The sensors detect the joint sound vibrations and transmit the sound data to the computer as you open and close your mouth.
- K7 Computerized Jaw Scanning
Advanced jaw scanning utilizes a small magnet placed in front of your lower front teeth. A sensory array, worn like a pair of glasses, is used to measure and record your jaw movements. This allows us to compare your present uncomfortable bite to the ideal relaxed jaw position.
- Myo-Monitor
The myo-monitor is a device that delivers a mild electrical impulse to the muscles that move the lower jaw. This rhythmic pulsing (once every 1.5 seconds) relaxes the muscles by increasing the blood flow. The process usually takes about 45 to 60 minutes and is a very relaxing. The myo-monitor is also used to stimulate the jaw when we assess your relaxed jaw movements.
CBCT technology allows us to take a 3D image of your jaw and joints to allow us to visualise concerns that is not possible with a traditional 2D image. Using this technology allows us to place computer generated implants on a computer generated image of your jaw before we even start to consider placing them in yourself. This allows us to visualise area of concern before surgery and also greatly reduces the surgery needed during the placement of the real implant in most situations. We can also use the CBCT to look for pathology ,exam a jaw joint on all its aspects which is not possible with traditional imaging without the need fro multiple radiographs.
If you notice any of the above dental issues, contact Southcentre today for a dentistry consultation.
The sooner your gum tissue and supporting bone is treated with hygiene therapy by our hygienist the better. Not only does periodontal disease damage your teeth and supporting structures, it may place a person at more risk for complications related to diabetes and heart disease.
Gingivitis and periodontitis are chronic bacterial infections of the body and should be treated as such.
Our hygienists Charissa and Yvonne customize the treatment of your "gum tissue" to you. The traditional 6-month "cleaning" does not work for all people. We are all different and the response of our teeth and gums to the bacteria build up (plaque/tarter) is very different.
As part of our soft tissue program we use therapy techniques which include the use of micro-ultrasonic scalers (much more gentle than the traditional scraping) and diode lasers.
See how great hygiene and cosmetic dental treatments can work together to create and maintain a beautiful smile for life: A beautiful smile requires a commitment to excellent dental hygiene and oral health. To learn more about getting a new smile — and how to keep your smile in shape — please contact our team at Southcentre Dental Clinic in Calgary, Alberta today.
CEREC Dental Technology
CEREC uses dental technology that can, in a single session, create dental restorations and cosmetic dental treatments that would otherwise require multiple office visits.
Calgary dentist Dr. Silver can help you determine if CEREC is the best choice for your unique needs and aesthetic goals. Please call Southcentre Dental Clinic today at 403-278-1415 to schedule your personal consultation.
How CEREC Works
When performed via traditional methods, restorative dental treatments such as dental crowns and cosmetic dentistry procedures typically entail two or more appointments spread out over a span of weeks to months in order to create the crown in a laboratory. During this time you will typically wear a temporary crown made of a plastic type material. The problem with the two visit system is that between the two appointments the temporary crown can fall off and in turn be sensitive, just all round painful and if it's in the smile embarrassing. If it does come off you will have to go back to the dentist to have it cemented back in place and likely need another injection. Because a CEREC crown is completed in one visit you only need to be frozen the one time. Another benefit to the CEREC is that there is a reduction in the possibility of bacterial leakage into the tooth. We know that does not sound exciting but the bacterial leakage that occurs when wearing a temporary crown can lead to nerve irritation and the possible nerve damage not to mention this often makes the tooth difficult to numb at the second appointment.
CEREC may be used to create:
- Porcelain dental crowns
- Porcelain veneers
- Porcelain inlays and onlays
- Porcelain bridges
It's important to note that CEREC treatment is most efficient when a small number of restorations are necessary. For example, patients who require a series of porcelain veneers to achieve the desired results may be best served by a traditional approach to creating and placing the veneers.


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The next Visceral Mind course will be 7th – 11th September 2020
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Bangor is a small, University City with a population of approximately 20,000 people. It is situated on the coast of North West Wales, near the Menai Strait, which separates the mainland from the Isle of Anglesey. It is also on the doorstep of the scenic Snowdonia National Park, which is home to Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales.
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The Visceral Mind summer school is aimed at Postgraduate and Post-Doctoral researchers preparing for research careers in human cognitive neuroscience at institutions where this opportunity is not readily accessible. The course is open to applicants world-wide.
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https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wire...ssues-65531959Under pressure from the federal government, General Motors is recalling nearly 3.8 million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S and Canada to fix a brake problem.
There have been 113 reports of crashes and 13 injuries related to the problem, according to GM.
The recall covers the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2014 through 2018 model years. Also included are the Cadillac Escalade from 2015 to 2017, and the GMC Yukon and Chevy Suburban and Tahoe from 2015 through 2018.
GM says that as it ages, the pump in the power-assist brakes can put out less vacuum power than needed, increasing stopping distance and the risk of a crash.
The company is recalling 3.46 million vehicles in the U.S., and it recalled another 310,000 in Canada back in June. GM said global numbers for the recall weren't available.
Dealers will recalibrate the electronic brake control module at no cost to customers. Owners were to be notified starting Sept. 6.
NHTSA, the government's road safety agency, began investigating the problem in November of last year after getting 111 complaints from owners of poor brake performance. At the time the agency had nine reports of crashes that had caused two injuries.
GM says the problems occur rarely and mostly at low speeds like driving in parking lots. Even with the problem, the brakes "continue to function and exceed the requirements of the appropriate federal motor vehicle safety standard," GM spokesman Dan Flores said.
The vacuum pump is lubricated with engine oil that flows through a filter screen. In some of the trucks, oil sludge or other debris can clog the screen, reducing oil flow and causing the pump's vacuum output to drop, Flores said.
The trucks, he said, have a secondary power brake assist system which works when there are problems with the main system, but it is limited at lower speeds. The reprogramming will activate the secondary system faster.
GM isn't replacing the pumps because pump failures are rare and already are covered by an extended warranty, Flores said. "This remedy will improve brake performance in any situation where brake vacuum drops," he said.
The recall comes 10 months after NHTSA opened its investigation and over two months after the recall was announced in Canada. Asked why it took that long to do the recall, Flores said only that the company has been cooperating with NHTSA and providing data. He said GM would have done the recall even without the NHTSA investigation.
Drivers could feel a vibration in the brake pedal or a change in pressure required to push the brake pedal if their trucks have the vacuum pump problem. If the problem surfaces, owners will see a message on their dashboard telling them to service the brake assist system, Flores said.
Although the recall is a large number, the cost will not be high enough for GM to report it to the Securities and Exchange commission as an event that will materially affect earnings, Flores said. He said he didn't know the cost.


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We are all impacted by the economy in one way, shape, form or another. Economics determines whether we can find a job, how much we will be paid, or whether or not you are able to afford a new car. The science of economics helps us explain and predict events in our environment that lead to stronger fiscal policy. The 2015 Economic Report to the President outlines a growing economy in terms of jobs, debt, energy, and exportation. Despite the positive news there is much more work to be done realigning the economy to sustainable growth and development.
The economy has come a long way in the past few years but renewed effort will help to keep it moving in the right direction. We are in a period of transformation that may take a decade or more to play out. Making sure that policy is focused on strengthening investment in advanced and export driving businesses helps to put people to work at a higher wage than what might be found in other industries. Lawmakers should consider this national need when making local and state decisions that either encourage or discourage alignment to the global market.


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Good morning stargazers! I don't know about you, but I'm dragging. Not sure why, I had a fairly relaxing weekend. Maybe with the Fourth of July being on Wednesday is making it hard to focus. Either way, I need something peppy to get moving and since today is Devin Star Tailes, a.k.a. Dev, 23rd birthday, I thought she should have the honor to rev us up. Enjoy.
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