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\015 Video display started blinking, then went completely blank. Now, no image despite multiple reboots. Monitor works fine when connected to different computer using same cable. Replaced video card with new one but still no image on monitor. CPU seems to power up OK but cannot get any signal to the monitor. Diagnostic lights on back panel suggest possible video card failure (A and C yellow, B and D green) but new card does not make any difference.\015
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If the video card is built into the motherboard then try starting in safe mode and reinstalling the drivers from scratch. Download the latest drivers from the dell website. Safe mode will reduce the resolution and use a generic VGA driver. If your video card is plugged into a PCI slot try unplugging the video card and using a different slot and going through the same process. If you are still not getting any output to your monitor and you are positive the monitor is fine then you may need a new video card. To be sure, if the video card isn't embedded to the mother board, you could take it out and try it in a different computer. Hope that helps.
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Finance Committee Report on 2016 Budget
Finance Standing Committee
08 March 2016
Chairperson: Mr Y Carrim (ANC) and Mr CJ De Beer (ANC)
Meeting Summary
The joint committee meeting with the Standing Committee and Select Committee on Finance was held to discuss their considerations of the 2016 Budget Committee Report. Among some of the points raised were:
• The need for National Treasury to provide the relevant information, assuming it was not market sensitive, to the Committee as a whole or to individual members. It came up because of detail involving reprioritising that a Member had asked for and still not received.
• On the six-month window period for people with illegally held offshore assets and income to regularise their financial affairs with SARS and the Reserve Bank, both committees expressed concern that the six-month framework (from 1 October 2016 to 31 March 2017) was not long enough. It was felt that an extension would encourage more people to come forward. The completion and arrangement of documents on offshore assets and income take a long time so they wanted this period to be extended. They discussed changing this to 'no less than 12 months'. The Chairperson, who expressed his dismay at such people and such acts, said that it will be left at six months (due to lack of consensus and concern about detail) until they receive a further response from National Treasury.
• The need for Treasury to manage the budget far more strategically for the economic development of South Africa and realisation of the National Development Path (NDP). Government allocations for infrastructure development have not been spent over the last few years, in particular because of the lack of capacity in the state and the Committee expressed concern that National Treasury should try and meet the requirements set by the NDP. They stressed that National Treasury need to work with other departments and spheres of government to ensure that the capacity is developed over time to spend more effectively on infrastructure. The Committees were particularly concerned about the underspending in infrastructure at a municipal level.
The last major issue brought up in the meeting was the concern and dissatisfaction that Finance Minister will not be able to participate in the 9 March debate on the fiscal framework and the budget's tax proposals as he would be overseas. The Democratic Alliance said it was unacceptable that the finance minister would not be present for the debate on what was the most important fiscal framework in decades. A request was made for the debate to be postponed. Members of the NCOP refused this and explained that it was not only a scheduling issue but that there would be ramifications for the adoption of the Division of Revenue Bill by the NCOP and the adoption of provincial budgets. The Chairperson agreed that it was unacceptable but said that exceptions need to be made and that the Deputy Minister would be competent and able to stand in for the minister. The Committee Report on the 2016 Budget was adopted, although not unanimously.
Meeting report
Consideration of the Committee Report on the 2016 Budget
The Chairperson said that he would go through each consideration by number and if there were any objections, recommendations or general comments, members must point these out. He noted that 5.12 should be 5.10. On 6.7, the Chairperson said that there was a greater scope for this and that there was lots of ineffective and unproductive use of limited resources that needed to be addressed.
On 6.7, Mr D Maynier (DA) said the essence of the proposal is captured and it is rather a question of sequencing. He had previously asked National Treasury to provide the detail behind reprioritising which goes beyond the table provided in the Budget Review. He wanted it to be provided not in quarterly reports but rather immediately. He was thus surprised that it had not already been provided.
Mr Carrim said that Treasury explained that some of the information requested, especially around tax issues, is market sensitive. Treasury is transparent about this fact as it is market sensitive and will affect anticipation. Free market oriented structures say that South Africa is one of the top three in openness and transparency on budget information. Thus to the extent that they can offer more information that is not found in the documentation, Treasury will. Both the Committee as a whole and party members as individuals, have the right to ask for extra information and should be encouraged to do so. He said that they will, as a Committee, ask that Treasury give Mr Maynier the relevant documentation and information that he has requested.
Mr Maynier responded that he is happy to go with what the Committee says and he will peruse the matter privately with Treasury. He said that he does not agree that National Treasury is transparent as they need to be.
Mr R Lees (DA) noted a change that needed to be made to 6.12. It should be over indebtedness and read: 'The Committee recognises the over indebtedness of a significant number'.
On 6.15, Mr Maynier said that he was happy with formulation but that one should also try and find a private equity partner.
Mr Carrim said that he agrees. He made it clear that it is not privatization, but rather looking for a minority equity partner
On 6.20, Mr Lees said that he is happy with formulation but one should look not only at the formula and the distribution of the revenue but also the tax regime of these countries. This will ensure that it is not more competitive for investors to invest in the neighbours of South Africa rather than our own country.
Mr Carrim responded that the embassies read the reports of the Committee and Treasury. He said that South Africa wants to draw foreign investment so that they are more self reliant, and they do not purely look at the formula.
Dr M Khoza (ANC) said that she does not think that the recommendation made in 6.20 addresses the core issues. It is not necessarily about the formula but it goes beyond this. She would like to see more value out of what they are getting and see a situation where we have a greater say. We must find a way of crafting the resolution so that it addresses more than just the formula.
Mr Carrim said that he agrees with Dr Khoza but there is need for caution. South Africa has been arguing in a multinational forum about why some countries are in the Security Council and others are not. They want the same rights and clearly there are structural and other related issues beyond the formula. He said that they have the responsibility to help them grow.
Mr Carrim suggested dropping the word 'voting'. This would eradicate the problems with the wording.
Dr Khoza said that it should include that the Committees acknowledge South Africa's diplomatic relations with its neighbouring countries but in view of the huge stresses on the South African economy, but believe that there is a need for mutually beneficial relations and greater process. This is all encompassing and this will be able to take into account all the other aspects that have been brought up. Dr Khoza said that she is including and bringing in the element of mutually beneficial relations.
On 6.22, Mr Carrim asked for clarity on the wording used. The report drafters only received recommendations from the Democratic Alliance (DA) on this point and it needed further clarity. 6.22 is about the six-month window period for people with illegally held offshore assets and income to regularise their financial affairs with SARS and the Reserve Bank. He needed clarity about what exactly was being said when referring to the expansion beyond six months.
Mr Lees agreed that this needed clarity. Clarity was needed on the time frame for finalisation and the time line for applications. He suggested increasing the window period for applications for offshore assets to 12 months.
Dr Khoza agreed with Mr Lees about the increased window period.
Mr Carrim asked why it was necessary to extend it beyond six months and furthermore why specifically did they recommend 12 months. He believed that it is too prescriptive.
Mr Lees clarified that he was referring to 'not less than 12 months'. Thus it was not specified but some time frame is given.
Ms T Motara (ANC) cautioned against the strong use of language involving international agreements such as the use of the word 'responsibility' rather than 'obligations' so that it is not burdensome language.
Mr F Essack (DA, Mpumalanga) said that he recalled in the submissions made on the fiscal framework where it was explained in detail that this is a lengthy process. Thus stipulating 'not less than 12 months' is better than the short period of 6 months. This will give time for applicants to get their documentation in order.
Dr Khoza said that the economic period that South Africa is in should encourage the Committee to listen to what financial analysts and experts are saying. By extending the time period they are encouraging more people to come forward to SARS.
Dr Sean Muller, Parliamentary Budget Office Researcher, said that, without knowing the proposal in detail, Treasury is looking into relaxing the disclosure rules to six months. Thus they are not talking about the entire process. He also pointed out that there is a new OECD global standard for disclosure of international information coming into effect from 2017, and this is part of the motivation given by Treasury for six months. He warned the Committee against prescribing a period beyond this.
Mr Carrim stressed the need to be consistent with values and said that it is still important to place these people who secreted money out of SA illegally (he referred to them as 'rogues' and 'absolute criminals') under more pressure to come forward. In sum, they will have up to a cut-off point to come forward and say that they have illegal funds, in other words admittance of the act. The relevant cases and documentation will then be dealt with afterwards. The length of this can be as many years as is necessary to finalise it. He said that they should leave it loose as it is not about completing the process. He noted that economist, Jannie Rossouw, had mentioned that the process took very long. He asked the Committee if 12 months is necessary and they agreed to leave it at 6 months as it was reflected in the bill and get a further response from Treasury.
Mr Carrim referred to 6.9 which spoke about the 'FFC'. He suggested this be removed due to lack of clarity.
Mr Carrim drew attention to an article from the Sunday Times quoting Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan. It stated that when you consider the credit rating agencies and their concern about the performance of South Africa, one must not only look at Treasury (debt to GDP ratios, budget deficits, ability to repay debt and so on) but also the growth path that they set out. Agencies expect a country to have a clear economic growth path if the country is on a low, sluggish or minus growth path. The Chairperson thus asked what is the role of the Economic Development ministry and in contrast what is the role of Treasury. He said that Mr Gordhan was not trying to deal with internal issues but rather the issue of who is responsible for economic growth: the Economic Development Department (EDD) or Treasury. Mr Carrim said that the question that the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) is raising may be that when looking at issues of downgrade, one needs to look at not only fiscal and monetary policy but also economic growth.
Mr Maynier said that Minister Gordhan had talked in the budget speech about common purpose and the problem is that government does not have a common purpose because Treasury and EDD are on opposing sides and at 'loggerheads' about structural forms. He said that the report is trying to say that the government needs to set out a new economic growth path. The NDP infrastructure growth path is not working and infrastructure spending (as shown in the national budget speech) is below the 10% threshold. This needs to be made clearer in the report.
Mr Carrim said that he believed that the report does say this and stressed that they are not at 'loggerheads' as Mr Maynier had said, but rather there are differences. South Africa is doing very well with internal conflict. He said that, as a member of the ANC, given their infrastructure-led orientation, the report should include the concern that over the medium term expenditure framework, infrastructure will fall below 10%.
Ms Esther Mohube, Content Adviser to the Select Committee on Finance, clarified that the FFC proposal is saying that if we do not achieve the economic growth that is currently set, it will derail South Africa from the fiscal consolidations. Thus it is about saying to Treasury to pay more attention on growing the economy.
Mr N Kwankwa (UDM) said that it needs to be phrased differently. It is making it sound as if the two are mutually exclusive and they can actually be achieved concurrently.
Mr Carrim clarified that Mr Kwankwa said that one cannot get growth and thus there is a need to fiscally consolidate, yet one cannot fiscally consolidate without growth. He said that they must include what was put in the previous year's report that, while recognising that this is not the task of Treasury alone, more proposals should be put in Treasury's Budget Policy Statement (BPS) on economic growth. The link to the old report will ensure consistency. They will also drop the reference to FFC.
Mr Carrim said that they also need to deal with the concern on infrastructure and asked for clarity from the Committee's researchers.
The committee researcher explained that the money that is being allocated is not always utilised and if the small amount that is budgeted for is utilised, then there will be progress and we will see growth. At the moment, what is being allocated is not the expected outcome.
Dr Muller said there was a small summarising point which indicates that National Treasury's view was that underspending in grant programmes is a major reason for lower expenditure on capital projects rather than the actual allocation of funds. He said that the view of Treasury was that measuring actual capital expenditure complicated the matter. Treasury intended to maintain spending on capital infrastructure and development. This was the response from Treasury.
Mr O Terblanche (DA, Western Cape) said that when the question was put to the Director General last week, he said the 10% is not cast in stone and rather is what they are aiming for; he acknowledged perhaps changing that amount. He also said that it was necessary for government to capacitate.
Mr Carrim asked where this figure of 10% comes from – from Treasury or government?
It was clarified that this was set out in the NDP.
Thus in summary, Mr Carrim said that government allocations for infrastructure development have not been spent over the last few years, in particular because of the lack of capacity in the state and there is a need for Treasury to manage the budget far more strategically. The Committee feels that Treasury should try and meet the requirements set by the NDP and Treasury needs to work with other departments and spheres of government to ensure that the capacity is developed over time to spend more effectively on infrastructure. The Committee is also concerned particularly about the underspending in infrastructure at a municipal level.
On 6.24, Mr Kwankwa referred to the second sentence that states that fewer levies may have a disproportionate effect. He clarified that this is regressive in nature and therefore it should say that 'it may place a disproportionate burden' on poorer communities.
On 6.25, Mr Carrim said that they must include that this has been covered in previous reports. The issue deals with R&D and this has been dealt with by the Committee at length on many previous occasions. There have also been meetings with the Portfolio Committee of Science and Technology, Treasury and a KPMG representative.
On 6.29, Mr Carrim asked the researcher what the main issue was and whether it was raised in the public hearing.
Dr Muller said that in response to the questions on the Jobs Fund, they acknowledged that there were challenges because when they roll out such initiatives, they do not always take into account the capacity to implement.
Mr Carrim responded that they must include; 'as raised in the public engagements around the budget'.
Ms Motara that 6.29 was not necessary for inclusion in the Report as Treasury had already explained the Jobs Fund and the challenges.
Mr Maynier said that it needs to stay and be included. The Jobs Fund has problems with implementation and the Committee needs to be briefed on this. Equally, Treasury has committed to a review on the tax incentive and at some point they need to be briefed on this.
Mr Carrim said that they will reformulate it and say that the Committee wants to be briefed on the review of the employment tax incentive and on challenges in the implementation of the Jobs Fund as raised in the discussions on the public hearings. He also said that this must be done within six months
Mr Maynier drew the Committee's attention to 6.12 and said that the parliamentary programme currently sets down the debate on the fiscal framework for Wednesday 9 March yet Minister Gordhan will not be present at this meeting. Mr Maynier asked for the debate to be postponed. He said it is crucial that the Minister is there for the debate on the fiscal framework. According to the Money Bills Act, there are 16 days to deal with the fiscal framework, which lapses on March 17. Thus there should be no difficulty in postponing the meeting.
Mr S Swart (ACDP) said that he finds it strange that the debate will tomorrow. He said that if they have the latitude, they must find out when the Minister is available and postpone the meeting.
Ms Motara argued that postponing the debate on the fiscal framework has great implications on the budget process. It is not just the National Assembly process but the National Council of Provinces is waiting for the NA to adopt the fiscal framework so that they can begin the Division of Revenue process.
Mr de Beer pointed out that the Deputy Minister of Finance will be present at the meeting. A postponement would have a great effect on the Division of Revenue Bill process in the NCOP and affect nine provinces, and not just one House.
Mr Maynier insisted that Minister Gordhan, and not only his deputy, is there. He said that the parliamentary programme committee need to work harder to ensure these scheduling issues are resolved.
Ms Motara said that it is not only a programming issue but it also has budgetary implications.
The Chairperson said that the Committee is not happy that the Minister of Finance will not be there. However, there are exceptional circumstances and they will show some understanding in this circumstance. He said that they must communicate this to the parliamentary programme committee and it should not happen in future. They do need to place more faith in the Deputy Minister who is there to assist in cases such as these.
Voting on the Committee Report
The Committee Report was adopted as amended.
Mr Lees and Mr Essack noted that the Democratic Alliance objected to the Report.
A number of Members expressed concern that the DA committee members objected to the Report yet they agreed with the majority of the points in the Report. They said that this was a contradiction.
Meeting adjourned.
Carrim, Mr YI
De Beer, Mr CJ
Essack, Mr F
Kekana, Ms PS
Khoza, Dr MB
Kwankwa, Mr NL
Lees, Mr RA
Mahlangu, Ms DG
Maynier, Mr D
Motara, Ms T
Motlashuping, Mr T
Nkomo, Ms SJ
Swart, Mr SN
Tobias, Ms TV
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Amiel has been an assistant director to the likes of Bertrand Bonello, Noémie Lvovsky and Mathieu Amalric. Her first feature makes good use of striking Swiss bodybuilder Julia Föry, who cuts a formidable figure as Lea Pearl. Four years of dedicated training have allowed her to create a muscly, mountainous frame and a new identity for a woman once called Julia. Now, she is about to compete in the Heaven Contest at the Eden Palace hotel.
Amiel is clearly fascinated by the bodybuilding world and what it takes to become a world class contender. Her camera lingers over the toned, taught flesh on display, caressing bodies that have been sculpted by hard work and extreme self-discipline. We witness all the pumping iron, bronzing, posing and performing that is required of those at the very top.
Coach Al (Peter Mullan) belongs to the domineering, hard taskmaster school of trainers that stretches from an imperious Anton Walbrook in Red Shoes (1948) to an intense Vincent Casell in Black Swan (2010). He has trained Pearl to be the best, and is prepared to do anything that will secure victory. He even casually undertakes sex with Lea to make her sweat out the last few precious grammes needed to make her weight category. Al walks with a cane, and his frailties create a fragment of sympathy for a man surrounded by those straining towards physical perfection. Mullan's performance is typically uncompromising and the abusive relationship between coach and star pupil is decidedly creepy.
As the clock ticks down to the big event, Pearl is visited by former lover Ben (Arieh Worthalter) and six year-old Joseph (Vidal Arzoni); the son she has not seen in four years. Then, on some level, Pearl becomes a throwback to a classic "women's melodrama" or Joan Crawford vehicle from Hollywood's Golden Age, with a strong female character being confronted by the sacrifices she has made along the way and obliged to consider what truly matters to her as a woman and a mother.
Amiel seeks to bring a fresh eye to genre conventions with the sour, sharp-edged relationship between coach and competitor and the vaguely hallucinatory immersion in the bodybuilding world. Yet a trim running time and a sketchy approach to the relationships and back stories leaves the film feeling underdeveloped. Peter Mullan brings utter conviction and weight to the role of the success-focused coach, Vidal Arzoni bubbles with personality as the neglected son Joseph and Julia Föry proves to be a capable if slightly inexpressive performer as Lea. The combined talents keep you involved in the shifting dynamics of a story that lacks the dramatic heft to make a bigger impact.
Production companies Unité de Production, Bande à Part Films,KNM.
International sales MK2 Films email@example.com
Producers Caroline Nataf, Bruno Nahon
Screenplay Elsa Amiel, Laurent Larivière
Production design Valérie Rozanes
Editing Sylvie Lager, Caroline Detournay
Cinematography Colin LévÊque
Music Fred Avril
Cast Julia Föry, Peter Mullan, Agata Buzek, Vidal Arzoni


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Creamy leave-in conditioner (hair conditioner that isn't rinsed out after it's applied) keeps your hair moist. It's rubbed or sprayed into your hair when it's dry. To make your own, you will add an oil--such as olive oil, coconut or avocado--to give your hair luster, and silk peptide powder to make it soft. You can also pick your favorite essential oil to add for fragrance, but consider whether the scent will complement the conditioner if you use coconut oil (since it has a strong smell) or the store-bought conditioner you use is scented.
Measure 1/4 cup of store-bought hair conditioner of your choice into a measuring cup.
Put a funnel in the mouth of small spray bottle.
Pour the conditioner into the funnel.
Add 1/8 cup of oil of your choice, 1 1/2 oz. of distilled water, 1 tbsp. silk peptide powder and 1 tbsp. vegetable glycerin to the bottle.
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Dural Arteriovenous Fistulae
Dural arteriovenous fistulae are abnormal connections between the arteries in the head and the dural sinuses-the large veins draining the brain that are found in the covering of the brain. The term "dural" refers to the membrane that surrounds the brain. "Fistula" refers to an abnormal connection, and "arteriovenous" represents the artery-vein connection.
The arteries in the brain and the sinuses are directly connected, without any vessels in between them. Fistulae result from several kinds of abnormalities including:
- An injury or trauma
- An infection, such as sinus infections or mastoiditis (an inflammation of the area of the temporal bone behind the ear)
- Blood clotting in the vein. The fistula forms as a result of the body trying to open the vein.
Neurological symptoms or headaches, particularly if the fistulae cause an increase in the pressure in the veins draining the brain.
Symptoms of fistula may vary. Some people with fistulae may complain of a pulsating or humming sound in one ear. There may also be neurological symptoms or headaches, particularly if the fistulae cause an increase in the pressure in the veins draining the brain. People may also develop glaucoma.
When a fistula is present, it can also cause the vein to rupture, which will result in hemorrhage or bleeding in or around the brain. This is a serious complication that warrants medical treatment.
Before determining what type of treatment to recommend, a physician is likely to order a scan to assist with diagnosing the fistulae. The patient may undergo CT (computer tomography) scan or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). An angiography may also be recommended, in which a catheter is inserted into an artery and guided to the fistulae through the use of x-ray technology. Dye is injected into the affected arteries so that they can be viewed and the fistulae can be observed.
The type of treatment for a dural fistula depends on the vessels involved, and may include combinations of treatment. Some of the available options include surgery or radiation therapy. Treatment to unblock arteries and/or veins may also be required.
In some cases, an angiogram-like procedure known as embolization is recommended. In this procedure, a catheter is inserted into leg and guided into the affected blood vessels using x-ray technology. Material is then injected to block off the vessels.
The embolization procedure from start to finish
Prior to undergoing embolization, patients are expected to sign a consent form and will have the opportunity to have questions answered. The anesthesiologist will administer medications and fluids through the use of an intravenous line (IV) into a vein in the hand or arm. He or she will also administer general anesthesia so that the patient will be completely asleep for the procedure. Blood pressure will be monitored through an A-Line, a thin flexible tube or catheter placed in an artery in your wrist. An electrocardiogram (EKG) will monitor heart rate and rhythm as well as oxygen levels. A specific type of catheter known as a Foley will be placed in the bladder to allow urine to drain.
Once the procedure is complete, the patient will be transferred from the operating room to either the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) or the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Here, a heart monitor will closely monitor vital signs. This machine is very sensitive and often sounds inadvertently; this is not cause for alarm. The nursing staff will assist in changing positions, but bed rest is required. Eventually, the patient can look forward to a normal diet and transfer to a room on a surgical floor. The Foley catheter will also be removed prior to leaving the bed for the first time.
Patients are expected to keep the leg that underwent surgery straight for several hours and a tube may remain in place at the puncture sight for several days. Once it is removed, the physician will apply pressure for about 20 minutes to prevent bleeding, and a device may be used to seal the puncture.


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April 19, 2016
Bob Evans Farms Inc., headquartered in New Albany, OH, has closed on two portfolios of sale-leaseback transactions to National Retail Properties Inc. and Mesirow Realty Sale-Leaseback Inc. The sale of the two transactions combined totaled $197.2 million.
As part of the transactions, Bob Evans Restaurants agreed to 20-year net-master leases, with renewal options of five years. According to Bob Evans' Chief Administrative and Chief Financial Officer Mark Hood, the monies realized from the transaction will be used to pay down debt, and to repurchase shares.
Franchise Capital Advisors, along with Quantum Global LLC, served as lead arrangers, while JPMorgan Chase & Co. served as financial advisor to the Company on this transaction.
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How do you know a company is serious about racing? When they double up on the name. Rennsport Rennwagen (motorsport racecar). Hell yeah.
This one, however, is a little worse for wear due to it having finished its racing carreer in 1978 and having been left in a drafty barn outside Heidelberg. The owner passed away in 1984 and his kids forgot about the wooden shed at the back of their father's property until they sold the place two years ago.
Luckily, the VDH Garage got wind of the story and is slowly bringing the car back to life to compete in vintage races. The engine was actually in surprisingly good shape! Soon the 3L turbo-charged monster will be back up to the original 485bhp and 588 nm of torque.
That concludes the imaginary portion of this 934's backstory. The factual portion of how the 934 was developed is below, which is equally compelling, if you ask me. Ultimatecarpage.com provided the info.
The 934 is basically the racing version of the 930 that was developed to run in the, you guessed it, Group 4 category. This meant that it was not allowed very many body modifications, so the 934 retains the standard 930 wing, for instance. In turn, upgraded intercoolers did not fit in the engine bay and water-cooled radiatiors had to be fitted in the nose to cool the intakes.
IMSA's John Bishop looked at the Porsche with big turbos and decided that he did not want IMSA ruined by the Porsches winning all the damn time, so he declared them automobili non grati and the 934 instead went to Trans-Am, where George Follmer won the 1976 title. Toine Hezemans won the European GT championship that same year to make it a successful debut campaign for the 934.
When a tone of privateers started upgrading their 934s to Group 5 spec, Porsche wanted a piece of that action and got a batch of 934s ready for Group 5 in 1977, giving us the 934.5, and later the 935. Evolution: it's a helluva thing.
Lastly, Porsche stopped making 934s after 1977, but in 1981 a 934 won its class at Le Mans.
This particular model was customized by forgeryfade to exquisite detail. Look at the headers under the engine!!! He took this from
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Can you create a law to ban stupidity? People do so many stupid things that endanger the lives of everyone as well as themselves.
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We are on the cruise ship Maasdam and we are off the coast of Nova Scotia. The further north we travel the cooler we are getting. We left the heat and humidity of Boston and got into a lot of fog yesterday. Some of our fellow cruisers are into their jackets and several are knitting mitts for the trip to Greenland.
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Going global and taking a enterprise worldwide has many benefits and drawbacks. International business typically encompasses any subject or subject that offers with the operate and operation of any companies that are involved with or situated in a number of completely different countries. More and more nevertheless, there are language intermediaries who could possibly be engaged to conduct business within the native language.
Cross cultural differences manifest generally areas equivalent to in behaviour, etiquette, norms, values, expressions, group mechanics and non-verbal communication. The quantity of the global language service industry is estimated to be someplace round $12 billion and handling around 500 million pages of translation and localization yearly.
After qualifying for a global position, the employee needs to be assigned to a stateside place that coordinates international operations till such time as an overseas assignment becomes available. However, when a rustic offers lots with International trade, although it creates exponential earnings alternatives for the locals, by importing or exporting too much of one thing may cause damage to the native scene.
The political climate of a rustic can have a major affect on international enterprise. It should be remembered that there are extreme artificial boundaries in worldwide trade reminiscent of, export duties, quotas, trade restrictions and so on.,that hinder the free motion of merchandise.
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eduroam CAT is the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool. I= ts purpose is to allow authorised eduroam Identity Providers to generate cu= stomised eduroam installers for their institution's RADIUS setup on many pl= atforms. It also allows them to test and debug their RADIUS setup. Authoris= ation for IdPs to use eduroam CAT is determined by the eduroam National Roa= ming Operator (NRO, a.k.a. the eduroam "federation").
An NRO administrator accredits new eduroam IdPs, changes IdP details, or= deprovisions eduroam IdPs. The primary vehicle for this is not eduroam CAT= , but the official eduroam database, which co= ntains all registered IdPs and their contact details.
An eduroam NRO administrator can invite his IdPs to make use of the edur= oam CAT if he wishes to; enabling or disabling IdPs for eduroam CAT is done= inside the eduroam CAT administration interface. This interface does not r= eplace an NROs internal customer relationship management system; in particu= lar, CAT does not export data into the official eduroam database; it only c= onsumes data from that database. An NRO is still required to maintain recor= ds of all its IdPs and SPs on its own, and to export the corresponding data= to the official eduroam database.
The web presence of eduroam CAT is https://cat.eduroam.org
The purpose of eduroam Managed IdP is to allow authorised eduroam Identi= ty Providers which do not have their own RADIUS infrastructure to provision= user accounts for their end users. The complexity of a typical IdP (RADIUS= server, identity management system) setup is taken away and replaced by th= e eduroam Managed IdP web interface. Authorisation for IdPs to use eduroam = CAT is determined by the eduroam National Roaming Operator (NRO, a.k.a. the= eduroam "federation").
An eduroam NRO administrator can invite his IdPs to make use of eduroam = Managed IdP if he wishes to; enabling or disabling IdPs for eduroam Managed= IdP is done inside the eduroam Managed IdP administration interface. This = interface does not replace an NROs internal customer relationship managemen= t system; in particular, CAT does not export data into the official eduroam= database; it only consumes data from that database. An NRO is still requir= ed to maintain records of all its IdPs and SPs on its own, and to export th= e corresponding data to the official eduroam database.
The web presence of eduroam Managed IdP is https://hosted.eduroam.o= rg
eduroam NRO has the full authority to decide and invite the IdPs from NR= O's constituency to use eduroam CAT and Managed IdP supporting tools.
For the eduroam Managed IdP tool, there is a limit of a maximum number o= f 10.000 active end users per NRO. Should the number of active end users wi= thin an NRO's constituency exceed this number, eduroam Operations team will= contact respective NRO to determine further steps. That limit is not techn= ically enforced and can be followed up with delay and asynchronously. So, n= o online notification in any way is foreseen.
The NRO administrator interface of eduroam CAT and eduroam Managed IdP a= re largely identical. The remainder of this document will refer to both as = "the toolset".
For users with the NRO management privilege, the toolset provides a dedi= cated web interface which allows them to
All of these functions are accessible after logging into the toolset wit= h an account with the NRO operator privilege. With such a user account, a n= ew button will be displayed in the personal overview page: "Click here to m= anage your National Roaming Operator". NB: if you are a NRO administrator, = but do not have a privileged account yet, please see the guide to eduroam= Operations Support Services for NRO administrators.
After clicking the button, an overview of the NRO occurs, with entry poi= nts for the tasks mentioned above.
You can also personalise the appearance of your NRO in the toolset. The = options vary slightly depending on the tool: you can always define the name= of your NRO, its logo, choose a skin, and provide custom text to be includ= ed when inviting new IdPs. You can also define whether you want your name a= nd logo to appear in the generated installers (this will only happen in sel= ect operating systems).
For eduroam CAT, you can optionally upload a CA certificate which automa= tically gets added for your institutions if you so wish.
For eduroam Managed IdP, you can define the maximum number of users per = institution profile.
The button on the lower end of the page allows you to send an invitation= to use the toolset to an IdP in your NRO. This can either be an IdP which = is already in production (i.e. already listed in the official eduroam datab= ase with at least the "IdP" role) or it can be a new institution which is s= till in a bootstrapping phase (i.e. not yet registered in the official edur= oam database). eduroam Managed IdP institutions are not typically registere= d, because their realm is not determined yet - it will be set by the eduroa= m Managed IdP system.
After clicking the button, the following window will appear, which allow= s to take the required actions:
You can either select an institution which is already listed in the edur= oam database ("Existing IdP") or you can instead use the "New IdP" row to e= nter an institution name and NRO by hand.
In both cases, you need to enter the email address to send the invitatio= n to. Before actually sending the invitation, keep in mind that the invitat= ion token for the IdP admin will only be valid for 24h; and that the token = can only be consumed once. It is thus wise to check that the mail address i= s going to be read in the next business day; and that tokens sent to a mail= ing list will only be valid for the first person who redeems the invitation= token. It may be a good idea to use personal email addresses only.
Once you have sent an invitation, you will be taken back to the NRO mana= gement overview, which now lists the new pending invitation. You can revoke= the invitation even before it expires after 24h if you feel the need to.= p>
When an invitation has been redeemed, all NRO administrators of your own= NRO will receive an email notification by the toolset confirming that a ne= w IdP was created.
Once an IdP exists in in the toolset (i.e. once the first invitation tok= en for the IdP has been redeemed by an invitee), the IdP admin can add more= administrators or delete others as he sees fit. You can do the same though= , by using the "Add/Remove Administrators" link on the right side of the li= st of IdPs. Please consult the IdP-level guides to the respective tool of t= he toolset for further details of administrator management, available here for CAT and here for Managed IdP.
In some exceptional circumstances, it may be necessary that you as the N= RO operator directly manipulate an IdP in your NRO. By default, you do not = get read or write access to IdP data of the IdPs which you have invited; th= ey are expected to manage their own IdP in self-service.
Circumstances in which this is not sufficient may include, for example:<= /p>
You can immediately add yourself as an IdP admin for each IdP in your NR= O by using the "Add/Remove Administrators" dialog box. For NRO administrato= rs, the dialog box has an additional button "Take control of this IdP". By = simply clicking this button, you will instantly become IdP administrator of= this institution. Most notably, you do not need to send an email invitatio= n to yourself; the process completes instantly.
From this moment on, the IdP will be listed in your Profile Page, from w= here you can edit and can manipulate it as you see fit.
Since the official eduroam database contains only production-level eduro= am IdPs, but the CAT can also be made available to IdPs which are still in = a setup/bootstrap phase, the databases of the tools are not in perfect sync= . To avoid fragmentation and desynchronisation of the databases, NRO admini= strators are encouraged to link the same IdP in both databases together.
In your NRO overview page, you'll see the database link status on your d= ashboard page; the IdP is either "linked" or "NOT linked" to the eduroam da= tabase.
IdPs are automatically linked correctly if you used the "Existing IdP" d= ropdown list when inviting the first IdP administrator; then no further act= ion is required. You can still click on the "Manage DB link" button to see = some IdP details as seen from both databases, or to unlink them if there is= a need.
If you created a new IdP instead, then this new IdP will not be linked a= utomatically to an entity in the eduroam database. Once the IdP is in produ= ction and becomes listed in the eduroam database, you can add the link your= self by again pushing the same "Manage DB link" button.
Simply select the appropriate entry from the dropdown list and click on = "Create Link" to link the IdP as seen by the toolset to the entity as seen = by the eduroam database.
As a NRO administrator, depending on the number of IdPs in your NRO, you= may find it cumbersome to add IdPs interactively. Or maybe you already hav= e a customer self-service management system where authorised IdP admins cou= ld self-enroll without you being in the middle.
For cases like this, a small API was created which allows NRO administra= tors to automate a limited amount of actions:
The CAT Admin API requires the NRO admin to be in possession of an API k= ey. The API key is a long random string which needs to be used when executi= ng API actions. The key is also bound to the NRO; i.e. you can only create = or query IdPs in your own NRO with it.
API keys are distributed from the eduroam Operations Team to NRO adminis= trators on email request. Please contact eduroam Operations for your Admin = API key; API keys from version 1.x continue to be valid for version 2.0.
The API is JSON based: you send an HTTP POST with a BODY that contains a= JSON construct. The JSON always contains the desired ACTION and the APIKEY= . Depending on the ACTION, there may be additional required or optional PAR= AMETERs.
The authoritative reference for the list of ACTIONs is on GitHub, https://github.com/GEANT/CAT/blob/r= elease_2_0/web/lib/admin/API.php : the class constants API::ACTION_* ar= e the available strings to put into the JSON ACTION field.
The authoritative reference for the list of PARAMETERs is on GitHub, https://github.com/GEANT/CAT/blo= b/release_2_0/web/lib/admin/API.php : the class constant API::ACTIONS c= ontains two sets of parameters each, "REQ" =3D required parameters, "OPT" = =3D optional parameters,
All parameters with potentially binary value are to be sent base64-encod= ed. That's also true for PEM files.
If the parameter is the integer representation of an EAP type, you can l= ook up the number to use in the= source (const INTEGER_...).
The HTTP POST will be answered with a "result" field, which is either "S= UCCESS" or "ERROR". It is accompanied by a "details" field, which contains = either the response details, or in the case of error, an additional "errorc= ode" and "description".
The content of the response details is given in the constant API::ACTION= S along with the list of parameters (see above) as "RETVAL".
The authoritative reference for the list of error codes is on GitHub, https://github.com/GEANT/CAT/bl= ob/release_2_0/web/lib/admin/API.php : the class constants API::ERROR_*=
To create a new institution with a logo (the logo in this example is the= eduroam logo) and a name with non-ASCII characters, use the following JSON= request:
"APIKEY": "foobar123",
"NA= ME": "general:instname",
"LA= NG": "de",
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DATE: Oct 04, 2016
AUTHOR: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS
Some days, the life of a dental hygienist is like running on a treadmill. You have to keep moving, and if you get tripped up, even if only for a minute, you could fall behind. To keep your footing, it is essential to have a firm hold over the dental hygienist appointment. Follow these time management steps to schedule individual appointments, and your day as a whole, to have a smooth, stress-free day.
Know the Practice Goals
Know the office production goals and use these to meet hygiene department production goals. RDH Magazine notes that it is important to invest in time-saving technology. For example, instead of spending precious minutes sharpening your curette, opt for a model that does not need to be sharpened.
Time Your Procedures
Map out exactly how much time you spend seating, greeting, collecting the patient data, treating your patients, dismissing patients and any other tasks you have to cover before, during and after each appointment. Time each of your various types of appointments from the time you greet your patient until the time you dismiss your patient.
Break It Down
List the all various types of hygiene patients you see. For example:
- Prophylaxis
- Periodontal therapy/scaling and root planing
- New patients
- Teenagers 13 to 17 years-of-age
- Children under 12 years-of-age
Once you have your list of the various type of patient appointments, list the five blocks of time and how long you expect each to take.
Here's an example of what a prophylaxis appointment may look like:
- Data collection: 7 minutes
- Treatment planning/case acceptance: 7 minutes
- Treatment: 30 minutes
- Hygiene/dentist exam: 7 minutes
- Dismissal/room turnaround: 7 minutes
Some patients may only need 50 minutes, young children may need 40 minutes and many periodontal therapy patients may have two quadrants of scaling and root planing completed in one 90-minute appointment versus two 60-minute appointments on different days.
Use a Schedule with Blocked Templates
Once you establish your daily production goal for each treatment room, work with your team to create a visual layout. Always make sure the hygiene schedule is patient-centered, because, of course, your job is to provide quality care with a personal touch.
Dental Economics suggests that blocking your perfect day's schedule may begin with seeing periodontal therapy patients in the first part of your day and, possibly, new patients at the most popular times of day. The popular times of day being the first and last appointments of the day. In the early morning, everyone in the practice is most likely going to be on time, and at the end of the day, if your patient needs extra attention, you do not have to worry about rushing him or her out the door.
Or, you can choose to block out the patient services when you are most comfortable seeing these types of patients. If you are a morning person, plan to see more difficult patients (like periodontal therapy, or scaling and root planing) when you are energetic.
Eliminate the Wait
Once you have collected your patient data, explain to your patient what you see in his or her mouth. Until the treatment planning/case acceptance phase, you have been the detective, and it is time to collaborate with your patient to create a treatment plan.
After you have come to an agreement on the patient's hygiene treatment plan, even if it is only a six-month prophylaxis appointment, you can begin the actual scaling procedure and at any point forward, the dentist can be directed into the hygiene room to complete his or her exam.
For years, we have had the mindset that dentists cannot examine patients until their teeth are clean. But there is no need to wait. It keeps the appointment moving when you are able to catch the dentist whenever he or she is free if that works best for you and your practice.
- Organize the types of patient appointments to estimate how long each will take.
- Do not feel you have to wait until the end of the dental exam to call the dentist.
- Think outside the box when creating your perfect day's schedule
Why It's important
Effective time management skills help us step off that treadmill and enjoy our career in dentistry. The hygienist appointment time management formula is one system that will create a day of zen, not a day of stress.
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The Perks of Caffeine
You pull up to your favorite coffee shop on the way to work just to discover a long line of other bleary-eyed workers looking to jump-start their day. You might be late if you stop. You probably have coffee available at work, but there's something about your cozy, inviting and fragrant local grind that starts your day off just right. As quaint as your favorite shop is, at least part of your daily ritual is influenced by the caffeine in your morning brew. Millions of people worldwide use caffeine every day to improve focus and concentration, increase energy, alleviate fatigue and improve wakefulness. It's addictive and a centuries-old practice, but do you ever wonder how much caffeine you should have in a day?
How Much Caffeine Should You Have in a Day?
Most healthy adults can consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily, according to the Mayo Clinic. That equates to four cups of coffee or two sodas and two energy shots. However, your size, weight, and caffeine sensitivity all factor into the equation. Keep in mind that caffeine levels vary greatly depending on the size and product you choose. Four extra-large Big Gulps have a whole lot more caffeine than four standard-size sodas.
In a study conducted by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee, researchers suggest that if you're healthy, caffeine has no adverse effects on you and has some significant health benefits. They report that even pregnant women can safely consume up to 200 milligrams of caffeine a day. They advise that three to five regular cups of coffee or an equivalent beverage is the range that gives you the most health benefits. The touted benefits are:
- Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
- Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
- Increased fat loss
Be careful though. These three benefits can be negated by what you put in your caffeinated beverages. Watch the creams, sugars, caramels, and syrups that add flavor to your coffee or tea.
Another study by the US National Library of Medicine lists these additional effects:
- Decreased reaction time
- Increased alertness
Surprisingly, the study discovered that while cognitive and mood benefits are often attributed to caffeine, decaffeinated coffee has the same benefits. Researchers found this is due to the other compounds in coffee that interact synergistically with the caffeine. So you may not see these benefits with sodas and other artificial products that have caffeine in them.
A Spotlight on Caffeine Addiction
If you consume any amount of caffeine on a regular basis, you might be addicted. The more you use caffeine, the more caffeine-tolerant you become, which means you need more caffeine to get the same benefits. Just a few hours after skipping your usual dose you may experience:
- Headaches
- Sleepiness
- Irritability
- Lethargy
- Constipation
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Muscle pain, stiffness, and cramping
- Lack of concentration
- Insomnia
- Flu-like symptoms
The amount, severity and duration of these symptoms depend on how much caffeine you regularly consume. The higher your daily intake, the more symptoms you are likely to experience and the more severe and long-lasting they may be. How long does caffeine stay in your system? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says caffeine's half-life is three to five hours. In that time, half of the caffeine you ingest will be gone, but the other half can take far longer to leave your system.
Janet Ashforth is a freelance writer who is an ACE certified personal trainer and licensed massage therapist. She has worked for many well-known gyms and previously owned her own fitness company. Janet also writes about food, cooking, baking, and nutrition.


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Dinner: Monday to Saturday 6.30pm to 10pm
John Maytham
This meat palace has been wowing carnivores for years, and still maintains its impeccable standards.
There are few places in Cape Town that serve meat of the variety and quality that Italian chef/patron Giorgio Nava provides at the various incarnations of his Carne brand. This is the original, and still very popular. Don't get too distracted by the treasures on offer on the Dalle Griglia section of the menu; there are some consummately assembled antipasti that need attention. The trio of beef tartare, served with briny anchovies and a sparkling salsa verde is a very tasty gateway to what's coming. Or perhaps start more simply with a caprese salad, distinguished by the creamy excellence of the burrata mozzarella. Another standout favourite is the ravioli of lamb shoulder served with sage butter, the flavour of the Karoo lamb lifted by the charry sauce. The better known cuts like fillet, rump and sirloin are impeccably hung and prepared, but are pricy. You get the same flavour and juicy tenderness from less well-known and less expensive cuts like spider and hangar steaks. Don't bother with a sauce; the meat doesn't need it. If you must have a side, the thin cut frites and sautéed spinach are perfect accompaniments. If there's room after the last meaty mouthful, the chocolate fondant oozes decadent richness.
The wine list is extensive and carefully curated, with a good selection of meat-friendly wines. It would be preferable to have more choice by the glass. There are also some Italian cult wines available at mouth-watering prices.
The waiting staff are passionate about meat and delight in sharing their knowledge.
Sparse industrial and cosmopolitan décor; but noisy when full.
Best for...
A night where the food is more important than the conversation.
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Frankenstein, a young medical student, trying to create the perfect human being, instead creates a misshapen monster.
The 1931 version of "Frankenstein" may be the most famous version of the character but what some people don't know is that 21 years before that release there was a short film of the story, in fact it was the first motion picture adaptation of Mary Shelley's infamous story. Yes, this was the first film version of the iconic character.
Now, 108 years after it was made, the film has been fully restored and has been released by U.S. Library of Congress and is offering it for viewing free online. Believe it or not the film was actually produced by none other than American inventor Thomas Edison, yes I do mean that Thomas Edison.
Sure it's not like this film is a rare find and it is only just over 13 minutes long, which essentially makes it a short film, but there's no denying it's legacy and its place in the rich history of our beloved genre. It's also great to see the film restored in such glory and to see that its history is being cared for.
So do you want to watch this restored piece of Horror history? Then check out the video below:


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In 1994, my niece, who was 3 at the time, fell in love with Disney's newest movie release, the Lion King. She so loved it, that she wanted to be Simba for Halloween that year. She was Simba for 3 consecutive Halloweens! As I write this today, my niece is graduating from Grad school! I can't believe 20 years have gone by since the release of that now-classic film! In honor of the "The Lion King's" 20th anniversary, Disney's Animal Kingdom is prepared to stage a special celebration event like no other.
It all begins with a Welcome Reception in the park's Harambe Village, including mouth-watering appetizers and African –inspired wine and beer. Then it's time for the "mane" event! Take your seat inside the newly built Harambe theatre for an unforgettable 55 minute performance of "The Lion King – Concert in the Wild." What makes this performance even more special is that celebrity narrators will be on hand, in addition to a live orchestra and choir, along with dancers. During the show, guests will see the iconic scenes from the film, theatrically recreated for a never before seen take on The Lion King tale. The show brings to life the humor, heart, and stirring emotional power of Simba's journey to find his place as the Lion King. Having been thrilled with the Festival of the Lion King, I get goose bumps imagining the heights this interpretation of "The Lion King" will reach!
The lineup of celebrity narrators for "The Lion King – Concert in the Wild" features stars from movies, TV, and Broadway. Those scheduled to appear each night of the event include:
- June 7: Viola Davis – "The Help," "Ender's Game"
- June 14: TBD
- June 21: Montego Glover – "The Following," "Memphis"
- June 28: David Alan Grier – "Porgy & Bess," "In Living Color"
- July 5: Michael Beach – "ER," "Third Watch," "Sons of Anarchy"
- July 12: Harry Lennix – "The Blacklist," "The Five Heartbeats"
- July 19: Joe Morton – "Scandal," "American Gangster," "The Good Wife"
- July 26: Alfre Woodard – "Desperate Housewives," "Miss Evers Boys"
- August 2: Patina Miller – "Pippin," "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1"
- August 9: Brian Stokes Mitchell – "Ragtime," "Trapper John, M.D.," "Glee"
(Please keep in mind that the celebrity narrators are subject to change.)
After the show, the celebration continues as you head to the streets of Harambe. There at the Harambe Street Party you'll find the streets filled with music, characters, and live street performers encouraging everyone to join in and "Go wild!" You'll also be able to purchase exclusive merchandise, meet Disney characters, and participate in artist signings.
The celebration will feature the culinary tastes of Africa with multiple buffet stations, sweet bites of gourmet desserts, and a selection of African beers and wines, plus specialty beverages that are all included in the event admission. Soft drinks and water will also be offered.
The evening will conclude at 10:30 p.m., when the party ends with a fond farewell to bid "kwaherini" to a magical evening that could only happen at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Harambe Nights takes place every Saturday from June 7 – August 9, 2014, with the Welcome Reception starting at 7 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. show time. Tickets can be purchased for $119 for adults and $79 for kids, ages 3-9. If you would prefer, you can choose to purchase Premium Admission, which provides guests with premium seating for the show. The cost of the Premium Admission tickets is $134 for adults and $94 for kids, ages 3-9. Capacity is limited, so you'll want to go ahead and get your tickets soon!
Theme park admission is included with the cost of the event starting at 4:00 pm; however, attractions and entertainment outside of the designated event area are not included. Parking is complimentary beginning at 4 pm.
Harambe Nights looks like an exciting option Disney is rolling out for more fantastic summer fun at Walt Disney World and the Animal Kingdom! Oh, and congratulations Alyson!


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How to choose the right dentist for your dental implant
Need a dental implant and not sure where to start? Not sure what makes this dentist more qualified than the next? Not sure what implant to use or what to pay? Choosing which dentist to oversee your dental implant treatment is a mine field. So many variables.
Let us simplify matters for you.
When choosing a dentist you must ask the right questions!
Is your dentist a qualified and recognised dental provider?
- Ask to see their University qualifications if they aren't already displayed
- Ask to view their AHPRA registration papers and ask if a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA)
- Do they have a Medicare provider number?
What additional training have they attended and successfully completed?
- Ask for details of courses they may have attended. Again, ask for evidence of attendance if you doubt your dentist.
How many cases have they completed?
- You won't be able to see a surgical log but your dentist should be able to show you a portfolio of their work.
- Make sure you can see cases similar to your own
What kind of implant system do you use?
- There are various systems available worldwide. Some are better than others.
- Nobel Biocare is a world leader in dental implants and is the preferred system of most reputable dentists.
What do you do next? Your research. Read reviews online. If practical, speak with patients the dentist has treated. Have multiple consultations until you are happy with the treatment plan.
What you are looking for when choosing a dentist to complete your dental implants?
- Experience
- Support and backup
- Aesthetic knowledge
- Facilities
- Quality products
Don't compromise. It isn't worth the risk.
Considering a dental implant? Do it once, do it right!
Phone Dental 359 on 1300 625 625 now to arrange a consultation.


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Church leaders in Minnesota: 'We can't be naive anymore'
As church bells called worshipers together across Minnesota on Sunday, the First Baptist Church in Sutherland, Texas, was on the minds of many church leaders.
"It feels like the kind of thing that you know, it could happen anywhere. So I think that it's really hit home for people," said Larry Wohlrabe, bishop for 228 northern Minnesota congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
The 26 deaths in Texas raise the sense of urgency around church security, said Wohlrabe, who believes many churches have created security plans, but in some cases never finished the plan or implemented it.
"Churches, pastors — they're busy, they've got a lot of things going on," said Wohlrabe. "But this incident has, I think, led a lot of pastors to look in the bottom of piles and bring some things up to the top of piles."
Shootings in places of worship are not new. There have been more than a dozen in the U.S. over the past decade.
And while security may be a newer challenge for many Christian churches, especially those in small rural communities, mosques and synagogues across the region have steadily increased security measures for years.
"It's probably been a fairly long period of time since the Jewish community had a laissez faire attitude towards communal security which includes the synagogues," said Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas executive director Steve Hunegs. "I think we accept the fact, God forbid it should happen, that it's possible. Therefore, vigilance is critically important."
Hungegs said his organization shares what it has learned about securing a place of worship with other religious organizations that ask for advice.
"We can't be naive anymore and I think maybe that's a little bit of what Sutherland and other recent shootings are teaching us," said Carl Nelson, who is president of Transform Minnesota, an evangelical organization that works with about 300 churches across the state.
Nelson estimates about half of those churches have a security plan in place.
"We live in a society where we have people who suffer mental illness, or people who are angry. Combine that with fairly free access to guns and you end up with a deadly cocktail," said Nelson.
A half-dozen pastors who spoke with MPR News all said they were concerned about security. Some have well-established plans in place, but others feel unprepared. All declined to be identified or have their churches identified for this story.
Some churches hire professional security. Some rely on law enforcement professionals who are church members. Others train volunteers to recognize potential signs of trouble.
"More and more I hear from congregations and I know of instances where they are relying upon their volunteers who have conceal and carry permits to be there and to be armed," said Nelson. "So they may not be visible, but they are there."
Wohlrabe said companies that provide insurance for churches offer assistance in developing security plans, and churches are sharing their plans with others.
In Minnesota, there are a handful of small companies the specialize in security consulting and training for churches.
While many churches have long had plans for floods or tornadoes, Wohlrabe said violence and bloodshed in a church has long been seen as a societal taboo.
"I'm afraid this is one of those instances now where we see another thing we thought we could count on no longer holding true," said Wohlrabe.
And questions raised by security concerns can challenge the very faith that brings a congregation together for worship.
"It impacts the mission and ministry of the church," said Wohlrabe "Will we express the love of God to all of our neighbors? Will we start second guessing who we smile at, who we invite to church, who we welcome in?"
Wohlrabe said he intends to see that church leaders he serves have access to training and the tools to make security a priority.


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Using Powder in Outdoor Applications
Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert answers readers' questions.
Q. What are your thoughts and recommendations for the use of powder on steel structures installed outdoors?
A. There have been many discussions in this column and elsewhere about the process of coating steel for corrosion protection and sunlight resistance. The most critical aspect is having a clear understanding that coating is a process that requires several steps, all performed correctly.
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The factors that can cause failure start with the product design; it is more difficult to cover surfaces that are difficult to access with the powder spray gun. Avoid overlapping seams, tight creases or any similar surface that you cannot reach or see. Also, be aware that sharp edges and corners are harder to build film on; radius edges are easier to coat and protect. If you have to fasten things together, you will want to pay attention to bolt holes and fasteners to make sure that the bare steel is not exposed after the structure is installed.
You also need to pay close attention to the preparation of the surface. Steel is often treated with a series of chemicals to clean and passivate the surface and promote solid adhesion of the coating, providing some underlying corrosion protection. All the steps of the chemical process need to be completed in proper control to achieve the expected results. While chemical treatment is a very good idea for some parts, it can be harder to accomplish with some larger parts. Also, structural steel will have weld stains, mill scale and other inorganic soils that may require media blasting for removal. Media blasting without any chemical treatment is often used on larger steel structures, however. This is totally acceptable, but it must be done properly, and the lack of conversion coating means that more emphasis is needed on the powder coating layers and chemistry to ensure protection. Any blast media must be clean and free of oil and grease. Aluminum oxide or other non-ferrous media is preferred so that no steel media is left on the surface. A uniform profile should be cut into the steel that is deep enough to anchor the powder (1.5 to 2.5 mils) but not so deep that it will be hard to cover. No loose dirt or oil can be left on the surface.
Next is the selection of the powder material; an epoxy powder primer is strongly recommended. If the surface is blasted, a zinc-containing powder primer is best. This will protect against moisture penetration, and the zinc will provide a barrier of corrosion resistance. The coating has to be thick enough to bury the peaks in the blast profile. The primer is followed by one or more layers of the color topcoat. This topcoat can be a polyester chemistry for good sunlight resistance; acrylic or a fluoropolymer will add additional sunlight protection, but they will also add some cost and other challenges. If the sunlight protection must meet a certain standard, it may be necessary to use something more resistant, but a polyester powder is likely the right choice.
The powder coating has to be applied on every surface to a minimum film build as recommended by the supplier in order to protect the surface over time. It also has to be fully cured as recommended to provide full film-performance properties.
Finally, the coated structures must be handled correctly. Avoid banging the parts against one another or against hard surfaces. Do not drag them over rough surfaces. Contact with abrasives like cardboard must be avoided so that the surfaces are not marred during installation.
Follow all these steps, and you will have a great-looking structure that will last for a very long time in an outdoor environment.
Clearcoat Over Metallic Powder
Q. We recently got some parts returned that had been coated with a silver metallic powder that had turned dull and gray-looking in some areas. Our supplier tells us that we may need to apply a clearcoat over the metallic powder for this application. Any suggestions?
A. Metallic powder does not always need a clearcoat, but there are a couple reasons it should be considered, and this may be your problem. The metallic look comes from aluminum flake or mica that is mixed with the organic powder. It is possible to have the metallic aluminum flake close to the surface where it may be exposed by weathering or abrasion. If the aluminum is exposed, it can turn somewhat dull and gray, and lose the shiny look it was designed with. If the part is going to be used where it is subject to regular contact (abrasion), or exposed to sunlight and rain, it can be very helpful to add a layer of clearcoat over the metallic powder. In fact, I always recommend a clearcoat over metallic powder if it will be used outdoors. Ask you customer about the end use of any product you will be coating; if a silver metallic is going to be used outdoors you should recommend and apply a layer of clearcoat.
Comparing Different Coatings
Q. We manufacture fencing and rails for commercial and residential use. We currently do hot-dipped galvanizing, liquid paint and powder coating. How can we determine the best type of coating? How do we compare these different finishes?
A. Seems like a simple question, but it actually is not at all that simple. What is overlooked in the idea of comparing one coating type to another is the overall difference in the processes. Comparison needs to look at the substrate material, how it is prepared for coating, the use or lack of use of a primer, the specific chemistry of the coating, and the process measures in place to ensure that it is done correctly.
Take a comparison of galvanized railing versus powder coating. How will the steel rail be prepared for the powder? Will it only be blasted, only chemical treated or a combination? Will a primer be used? Will the primer be a zinc-containing epoxy or not? What is the powder topcoat material? How thick will it be applied?
Rather than compare the general technology, you need to compare a specific approach to coating. Generally, a single coat of galvanized zinc will weather better than a single coat of powder or liquid paint. A layer of powder or paint improves corrosion resistance and weathering substantially. A proper preparation technique followed by a good powder primer and topcoat will typically outperform galvanizing in terms of maintaining the original appearance and performance over time. The primer provides the corrosion protection and edge coverage and the topcoat provides the resistance to sunlight.
There are different options for both that can raise the level of performance. Of course, powder or paint can provide a lot more options in terms of appearance and color when compared to galvanized steel.
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