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Norton Postcards
About the collection
The Woodhams Stone Collection includes a fantastic selection of postcards of Norton from 1900. These include main shopping thoroughfares and street scenes, church and chapels, schools and horse racing stables.
A selection of the postcards is shown here. The full collection is available to view by appointment.


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Alumni Updates (June 25-July 1)
The Silliman University Alumni Association of Northern California (SUAANC) held a picnic and election of officers last June 23, 2018 at the sprawling 10-acre estate of Dr. and Mrs. Gary Nazareno in Modesto California. Temperature at the outdoors was 101 F, and some attendees took to the pool to cool off the summer heat. The alumni gathering was graced by Betsy Merto Engle, president of the Silliman University Alumni Council of North America. SUAANC has always been supportive of the University's thrust for the community.
The newly elected alumni chapter officers for 2018 -2020 are: Lilia Magdamo – president, Cesar Katada and Je Ygnalaga – vice president, Sandra Uriarte – secretary, Josephine Ridad – treasurer, Gus Mariño – auditor, and Richard Kimpis – PRO. The new Board of Directors is composed of: Ralph Catacutan, Charito Lopez, Blademir Paeste, Rey Patron, Gary Nazareno and Elfren Quial.

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Dr.Jeremy Heidt
My name is Dr. Jeremy and my wife and I are proud owners of Midwest Chiropractic and Wellness. It is my goal to get the most efficient response possible for each patient. With my extra training in Cox Flexion Distraction I also enjoy treating Acute and Chronic Neck and Back Pain, along with Disc Herniations, Scoliosis, Facet Syndromes ect. I also have extra training and experience working with extremity issues such as hip, knee, and ankle issues.
Dr. Jeremy is Certified in Cox Decompression Adjustment and Manipulation Technic. This is a gentle technique used for treating many spinal conditions ranging from mild Low Back Pain to more severe cases of Back and Neck Pain such as Disc Herniations, Spinal Stenosis, along with many more conditions. Only 5-10% of chiropractors have completed the training to become certified in this technique. Dr. Jeremy has attended hands on training with certified doctors and most recently attended an Honor's Seminar in Philadelphia with the goal of bringing his patient's expert spinal care.
We often see patients who have been in pain for months and have tried physical therapy, other chiropractic clinics, and medical clinics without great results. With the different treatment methods in our office we are often able to get not only relief, but many times a more complete healing of a patient's injury. Getting these results is great because not only does the patient feel better, but often times they are able to get back to the activities they love!
While growing up in Dickinson, North Dakota, I was active in baseball, football, and basketball. At an early age of 14 I realized the importance of chiropractic in my life while personally dealing with low back pain and migraines.
I was diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis (a lower back condition) and I received treatment from two fantastic chiropractors, Dr. Blair Bauer and Dr. Tim Peters. I was able to see the immediate impact after leaving their office and obtaining a quick return to baseball. They helped me decrease both my low back pain and migraines. I have been fortunate to receive a great education and learn from multiple veteran chiropractors in our profession.
It is this skill that I love bringing to our patients at Midwest Chiropractic. We strive to provide the highest quality chiropractic care for our patients.
Advanced Education & Certification
I completed my pre-chiropractic studies at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Health Science. In 2010, I graduated with honors (Cum Laude) from NWHSU with my Doctorate of Chiropractic.
Certified in Cox Decompression and Manipulation Technique that represents only 5-10% of chiropractors in the United States. Completed hands on training with Dr. Cox. Completed the Honor's Seminar in Philadelphia. The Cox Technique is a spinal technique that relieves back pain, leg pain, neck pain, arm pain, and a host of other spinal related conditions...disc herniations, spinal stenosis, post-surgical continued pain, and pregnancy related back pain.
I have also completed extra training in Charrette Extremity adjusting protocols, Gonstead Methodology Institute, Integrative Care Strategies- Case Management, and Scoliosis: Degenerative and Sciatic with Idiopathic courses. I have also completed numerous other seminars, certificates, and classes regarding human biomechanics and treatment.
Outside the Office
Whether it's playing softball with the Midwest Chiropractic or Shantytown softball teams or kayaking and riding bike with my wife, I am happiest when I'm outside and on the go. I graduated as a UND Fighting Sioux and continue to support UND hockey. 'GO SIOUX!' 'Go Hawks I suppose too.' I am also a Twins and Vikings fan! To relax I love learning and reading about history and science.
I want to thank you for visiting our site. Our office is dedicated to helping you and your families. If you are in pain or want to stay out of pain we are here to help! We are excited to answer any questions you have and help you lead a healthier life!
Dr.Jenny Heidt
Jenny Heidt, DC
Hi! I am Dr. Jenny. I grew up Mandan, North Dakota, and attended undergrad at the University of North Dakota. I went to Palmer College of Chiropractic for Chiropractic school. After college I moved to the Twin Cities, and shortly after met Jeremy.
Growing up, I was very involved in swimming, and received a scholarship to swim at UND. Swimming is a
big reason of why I became a chiropractor. During my time at UND I noticed that a lot of my teammates were getting injured, but I never did. I shared this
revelation with my chiropractor at the time, and he explained to me that since I had been receiving regular chiropractic care, my muscles and ligaments
were much stronger, healthier, and recovered quicker. So I was less likely to be injured. I thought this was pretty awesome. Soon after I applied to Palmer College of Chiropractic.
After college I associated for a few years before Jeremy and I decided to start Midwest Chiropractic and Wellness in July of 2013.
In July of 2018, we had our first child, a daughter, Finley Marie. Following the birth of Finley, my passion was ignited to educate and encourage moms to have the birth story that they want. I want to support moms before pregnancy, throughout their pregnancy and postpartum to have the healthiest, and enjoyable experience.
Advanced Education & Certification
I have taken numerous seminars in preconception, maternal health, Webster's Technique, Cranial-Sacral Technique, BirthFit, DNS (dynamic neuromuscular stability), and Women's Health to gain as much knowledge to help each one of my patients. I am certified in Webster Technique which is a specific, gentle adjustment used on pregnant moms. I am also, certified in BirthFit. BirthFit is a program to help pregnant and postpartum moms get ready for labor & delivery as well as recover after. I have also taken a Spinning Babies Workshop, and work with the Three Sister of Balance.
I have also taken advanced courses in Pediatrics and Injury Prevention.
I enjoy treating a wide variety of ages and conditions. I truly enjoy working with patients to return them to their activities, and helping them reach their goals. I am excited to help you lead a healthier life!
Outside the Office
As a family we love to be outside and on the go. We love to go for walks or bike rides together. I enjoy swimming and running when I have the extra time. We also, spend a lot of time traveling to see family. Our goal is to take Finley on as many adventures as we can!
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Idaho Housing and Finance Association welcomes Steven Keen to Board of Commissioners
BOISE, ID – December 29, 2008 – (RealEstateRama) — Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter has appointed Steven Keen of Boise to Idaho Housing and Finance Association's (IHFA's) Board of Commissioners.
Keen is currently the Vice President and Treasurer for both Idaho Power Company and IDACORP, Inc. based in Boise. He began his tenure at Idaho Power in 1982 and ultimately attained the position of Tax Director within the utility. In 1999, Keen became President of IDACORP Financial, a wholly owned investment subsidiary of IDACORP, INC. that primarily invested in tax advantaged real estate, before returning to the parent company in his current role in 2006. He began his business career in public accounting with Ernst & Whinney in Boise prior to joining Idaho Power.
"IHFA is pleased to welcome Keen to our Board of Commissioners," said Gerald Hunter, IHFA's president and executive director. "Keen's business and real estate experience will be invaluable as we work to address important housing needs across Idaho."
Keen is a CPA, licensed in the State of Idaho. He holds a BBA in Accounting and graduated with high honors in 1981 from Idaho State University in Pocatello.
He is the current board Chairman for the Idaho Tax Foundation. Previously, Keen served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho, President of the Board of Directors for the Idaho Society of CPA's (ISCPA) and as President and a member of the Board of Governors for the Affordable Housing Investor's Council. He was named the "Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry for 1999" by the ISCPA.
Keen was appointed to IHFA's board July 1. His term expires July 1, 2012.
The Idaho Housing and Finance Association, a financial services and housing organization, provides funding for affordable housing in Idaho communities where they are most needed and when it is economically feasible. IHFA uses no state funds or state employees to support its operations. For more information, visit our Web site at www.ihfa.org.
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Please be advised that the Freight Office on Fishers Island in Building #209 will be closed on Monday, September 9 through Monday, October 7, 2019, for work related to the Building #209's 2nd floor Walsh Park apartment project.
Small packages and Rx can be picked up during normal freight hours in the garage next to the Reservations/Ticketing office.
Large freight will be in the parking lot behind the freight building. It is important to pick your freight up each day as only small packages will be stored inside overnight. As always, food and refrigerated items MUST be picked up each day.
During the first week of September, (i.e., before Saturday, September 7), it is important for ALL customers to pick up their freight from inside the freight building as there will be NO access to items left in the building during the work week.
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FG not proposing to extend time of Abuja airport repairs from 6weeks to 18weeks-Lai Mohammed
Aviation Round Table (ART) in Lagos yesterday March 27th
"Let me use this opportunity to debunk the erroneous report making the rounds that the closure of the Abuja airport has been extended to 18 weeks. This is not true. The six-week timeline for the closure remains. After six weeks, the Abuja airport will be reopened. The remaining work on the runway will not necessitate the closure of the airport,'' he said


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This is a cuisinart cookware review of Cuisinart 66-17 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 17-Piece Cookware Set. Hope it helps!
- 1-1/2-, 2-, 3-quart lidded saucepans; 8-, 10-inch skillet; 12-inch lidded skillet; 4-quart lidded saute; 9-quart lidded stockpot
- 7-3/4-inch lidded steamer insert; 9-1/2-inch pasta insert
- Hard-anodized aluminum construction with an aluminum core; quantanium nonstick finish internally reinforced with titanium
- Riveted stainless-steel handles; break-resistant glass lids
- Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; wash by hand; limited lifetime warranty
17 -Piece Chef's Classic Non-Stick Hard Anodized Set includes: 1-1/2, 2- and 3- saucepans with covers, 8-inch, 10-inchand 12-inch covered skillet with helper, 4- quart saute with helper and cover, 9- quart stockpot with cover, 7-3/4-inch steamer insert with cover, 9-1/2-inch pasta insertFrom Cuisinart's Chef's Classic series comes this handsome, durable cookware with triple-layer construction. The exterior is hard-anodized aluminum, which is even stronger than stainless steel, with an encapsula
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They said it couldn't be done, but the Men manage to put out a podcast that is UNDER an hour! Apple's car (or not),Read More
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Apple's AirPort Express makes many stops on a layman's journey
Partly out of necessity and partly out of curiosity, I seem to be addicted to YesterTech. That's what I call previous versions of everything,Read More


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Ciudad Valles is a city of San Luis Potosi, it is located to the east of the state, in the Huasteca e Region, on the banks of the Tampaon River, also popularly known as Rio Valles. It is an important commercial, tourist agricultural and livestock center. Its proximity to the Sierra del Abra-Tanchipa and the tons of the Huasteca, makes it an important tourist cluster, a must for visitors, due to its hotel infrastructure and services.
In the region, ecological tourism is practiced in addition to extreme sports such as kayaking or abseiling. It is considered the Great Gate Of The Huasteca Potosina. In the region where Spanish, Tenek and Nahuatl are spoken, this city has an interesting center. Its oldest building is the Parroquia de Santiago Apostol, dating from the sixteenth century and as a contrast, a few blocks away is the modern cathedral. Here you can rest in the Hidalgo garden or the Alameda or buy at centre market.
Don't leave without trying the enchiladas huastecas, or the bocoles, the chochas or the famous and exquisite zacahuil. The Huasteca Potosina is one of the most beautiful Regions of mexico and hides fantastic natural architectural and archeological attractions, 20 of which you can access from Ciudad Valles not more than an hour from the city. The waterfall from Micos consists of seven waterfalls that are divided.
Between them, pools of turquoise blue water that take this hue for the minerals they contain. When you see them, you will not be able to avoid swimming and it is just the kind of adventure that you should take advantage of. In the place you can practice rafting on a journey that will leave you speechless. The landscape that will fill you with excitement.
Puente de Dios is an excellent place to enjoy nature and practice eco-tourism activities. The beauty of the place will leave you speechless because it has a waterfall of 25 meters and two pools with crystalline blue water ideal for swimming, as well as a cave inside the river that seems illuminated when the rays of the sun strike. In this place you will find all the necessary services to enjoy this ride to the fullest.
The Tamul waterfall is one of the most spectacular waterfalls for its beauty in the country and largest in the state, this fall is of 105 meters and reaches 300 meters in width depending on the amount of rain that falls. At your side you can practice all kinds of eco-tourism activities: mountain biking, rappelling, hiking and more. Consider that you have two options to admire it: by boat from below, or through El Sauz Village from above.
In Rio Verde you can find the impressive spring of Media Luna, which is a natural spa in which runs the most crystalline water you will see in your life.
The magical town of Xilitla is located in the middle of the jungle, in is distinguished by its humid climate despite being far from the sea. When walking through its streets you will have an idea of the opulence during its coffee period since you will see large houses and important churches The surreal garden , will take you to another world; imagined by Edward James. Do not leave without trying the zacahuil, a tamal of up to two meters that they sell in the tianguis.
Sotano de las Golondrinas in Aquismon is the sixth largest abyss in the world, its free fall of 376 meters and the total depth of 512. But when visiting it, do not think that you will only see a big hole in the ground. Every morning when the sun rises, the swallows leave in flocks heading to Tamaulipas in search of food and return when the sun goes down. Their circular dance is an impressive natural spectacle.
The waterfalls of Tamasopo are three waterfalls that you can admire in this place with the enormous advantage that they have practically remained unchanged by the hand of man. The place is excellent to enjoy the tranquility of nature and in this natural spa. You can also camp, making it an excellent destination if your looking to get away from the bustle and chaos as the only as the only noise you will hear is that of falling water.
The Huahuas Basement is a hole created in the earth resulting from the collapse of calcareous soil, measuring 478 meters deep with with a diameter of of 60 meters and in this impressive hole the white fronted swifts and the green parakeet inhabit ethnic name called Huahuas, hence the name of this basement. The experience begins with the departure of hundreds of birds, but is is also possible to go don to the cave to observe it from the inside.
You can access Ciudad Valles on domestic flights to the airports of San Luis Potosí or Tampico in Tamaulipas, and on international flights such as Houston-Tampico or Dallas-San Luis Potosí. Also coming by road from Mexico city on the Mexico-Queretaro highway until arriving to San Luis Potosí. In short, if you want to surprise yourself with incredible landscapes, bathe in the turquoise waters of their rivers or go on the adventure of hiking in a unique experience, do not think too much, you have to do sightseeing in Ciudad Valles, The Great Gate Of The Huasteca Potosina you must have a place for your travel calendar!


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3 Reasons Why Everyone is talking about Mesotherapy!
Keep hearing about Mesotherapy? Well get this, the fantastic and effective aesthetic medicine technique has finally been democratized! There's a reason that doctors often recommend mesotherapy: its has proven efficacy in preventing skin aging, improves the overall appearance of the skin, and it is known to boost cellular regeneration.
Still skeptical? The traditional technique usually involves injecting the skin with a nutritious serum using local injections or a dermaroller. There are many different types of serums that work to target your very specific skin concerns: whether you want to display a luminous complexion, protect your skin against damage caused by pollution or tighten and firm your skin, there's a serum for it.
Laboratoires Surface-Paris are precursors to at-home mesotherapy treatments, and we present to you the many benefits of these therapies. It's time to magnify your skincare routine, are you ready?
1. More effective than your usual skincare
Mesotherapy is the technique of injecting concentrated serum into the epidermis, often applied by the micro-needling method. Thanks to micro-injections or a dermaroller, serum penetrates deeply into the skin. Indeed, the action of micro-needles promotes an instant absorption that promise long-term effects. While creams and serums are applied manually (and therefore remain on the outer layer of the skin), serum applied with a dermaroller will reach the heart of the epidermis, as AuFéminin explains, "The injection provides precise and concentrated diffusion of the product, allowing it a better efficiency."'
Unlike your regular skincare products, the active ingredients used in the serums for mesotherapy are extremely innovative. These highly concentrated vitamins and nutrients are recognized by science to be effective, and can quickly target your beauty concern. Consisting of a nutritious cocktail and moisturizer based on hyaluronic acid, vitamins and minerals with hydrating and antioxidant properties, it can act locally and rapidly, unlike the usual creams and serums that it may take several months to see the first results. This is exactly why, L'Officiel recently celebrated at-home mesotherapy treatments by Laboratories Surface-Paris: "With the at-home mesotherapy treatment used before bed, you go to sleep and wake up looking 10 years younger! The effect is that immediate."
2. Improves the texture and appearance of the skin without changing your facial structure
Unlike Botox and other aesthetic medicine techniques, at-home mesotherapy is non-invasive. In other words, it is non-surgical and therefore no hospitalization or downtime necessary!
The provided serums, paired with the act of micro-needling works instantly to improve the texture and appearance of the skin. Mesotherapy does not distort facial features but allows to directly apply a care concentrated active ingredients in the heart of the epidermis. The dermaroller will boost the cellular regeneration due to the simultaneous action of the micro-needles. As Paris Match recommends the Laboratoires Surface-Paris dermarollign kit as 'The beauty tool 2.0 to rejuvenate the skin' because the "microneedles act on the superficial layers of the skin for increased penetration of anti-aging ingredients."
3. No need to see a Doctor
It feels like just yesterday it was imperative to go to the doctor or aesthetic medicine clinic to enjoy a mesotherapy session. Expensive and requiring an appointment several weeks in advance, mesotherapy was not accessible to the busy woman.
Laboratoires Surface-Paris, which aims to magnify the beauty routine of every woman, have developed the first two at-home mesotherapy treatments with astounding results. Each treatment, lasting five weeks, and available at the reasonable price of 129 €, the price of just one mesotherapy session. The treatments are designed as a comprehensive skincare kit. They contain five serum vials highly concentrated in powerful actives, a Meso-roller suitable for all skin types, and a tray to activate the serum with the Meso-roller. Applied regularly, they enable an active and long-lasting skin hydration. From the first application, the skin regains its tone and elasticity. The complexion is visibly brighter and wrinkles are less visible.
MESO-GLOW is a glow-inducing treatment which combines deep hydration and stimulation of skin collagen. Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid, it is a real vitamin cocktail which plumps the skin and stimulates the subcutaneous microcirculation to provide an immediate radiance. It is particularly recommended to give treat free-radicals and skin suffocated by pollution, as mentioned by the Influencer Camille et Les Garçons :"I highly recommend it, especially for urbanites like me who are very exposed to pollution. A Guaranteed healthy immediate complexion."
MESO-BRIGHT acts by deep moisturizing the epidermis to illuminate the skin and to remove the appearance of dark spots. Its unique formula combines three active detoxifying and anti-aging ingredients, vitamin B3, hyaluronic acid and gallic acid.Cosmopolitan loved the cure illuminating complexion and trusts it with their 'eyes closed'.
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Jayhawk Roundup Auction Highlights
The Jayhawk Roundup includes live and silent auctions full of school spirit and special offerings. If you would like to donate an item for this year's auction, please contact Danielle Hoover at email@example.com or 316.293.2621.
The Jayhawk Roundup auction features handheld bidding from your smartphone! Learn more about handheld bidding here, and click here to pre-register for handheld bidding in advance of the event.


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I have my regular health checks every year. Why should I get genetic testing?
Your regular health checks are usually performed to identify any early signs of health issues and do not provide information on your genetic risk for diseases.
I feel fear and stress to know about my cancer risks. Why should I know them?
Having a genetic risk for cancer doesn't mean you have the cancer now or you are definitely going to have the cancer in the future. Our health is affected by various factors including by genetic, lifestyle and environment. Knowing your risk allows you to take earlier preventive steps to reduce the risk.
Who should consider genetic testing?
Every individual should consider having their own genetic information as each of us is unique and no two of us are alike.
Will health insurance cover the cost of my genetic test?
Currently it's not covered by health insurance.
Will my results affect my insurance coverage?
No. You are not required to disclose your genetic test results to insurance company. For more information on genetic discrimination, you can refer to Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).
What can I benefit from the NexTx genetic test?
We can offer you a sense of relief from uncertainty and help you to make informed decision about your health and how to manage your health with knowledge.
How do I provide blood sample?
Once an order has been placed, you will be contacted by a healthcare provider to arrange for blood sample collection. In the case where you already have a healthcare provider from our company, the blood sample can be taken by the healthcare provider without arrangement. We use a minimally invasive method for blood collection through finger prick.
Can I provide saliva or buccal swab sample instead of blood?
Currently we only accept blood sample which contains only your unique DNA for processing. We do not accept saliva or buccal swab sample which may contain a mixture of DNA from you, food and bacteria. Why not start right if you have the option.
Do I need to fast before the blood sample collection?
No. Your DNA is not affected by fasting.
How is NexTx (Genecare) different from other DNA testing companies?
We focus on precision preventive healthcare ecosystem consisting of healthcare providers to deliver the results. We are not a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company. We use an advanced DNA sequencing technology (Next-Generation Sequencing) to analyze your genome in a comprehensive way.
Do you provide services internationally other than Malaysia?
Currently our focus is in Southeast Asia and if you are not in Malaysia, you may need to contact us for further arrangement so that we can contact our local provider in your country (if available).
What is Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)?
Sequencing refers to the determination of the order of nucleotides (A, C, T or G) in an individual genome. NGS also known as high throughput sequencing refers to those approaches that allow rapid massive parallel sequencing of DNA.
What is Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)?
In human genome, exon is a segment of DNA that provides instruction for making proteins (protein-coding gene). All these exons are known as exome and WES refers to the sequencing of all the exons. Most known disease-causing mutations are found in the exons; thus WES is an efficient method of discovering disease-related mutations.
What is Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)?
WGS refers to the sequencing of all the introns and exons in a human genome. Intron is a segment of DNA that does not provide instruction for making proteins. WGS allows discovery of genetic variations outside the exons that can affect gene activity and production of protein which lead to genetic diseases.
What is microarray-based genotyping?
DNA microarray is a technology that uses microscopic DNA spots to genotype preselected multiple regions of a genome.
What happens to my blood sample after sending to the laboratory?
After your blood sample is received in the laboratory, DNA will be extracted and initial QC will be performed. Once QC is passed, sequencing or genotyping will be run. Once the raw data is generated, a series of bioinformatic pipeline will be used for variant calling followed by generation of report.
How long does it take to get my results?
It will take less than 8 weeks (for WES Advanced and WGS) to get your result from the day the blood sample is received in our laboratory. Please noted that a delay should be expected due to public holidays.
Can I trace the status of my result?
Yes. You can trace the status of your report online by logging into your account.
How accurate are my results?
Your DNA is analyzed by using well known genotyping technology or next-generation sequencing technology in the field of genetics and your report is created based on available scientific research and evidence.
How many times do I need to the genetic test?
You only have to do the genetic test only once in your lifetime as we are detecting germline mutations.
At what age should I do the genetic test?
The genetic test can be done at any age or point of time. The earliest you do, the earliest you can start your prevention steps.
Why it takes so long to receive the result?
We use Next-Generation Sequencing technology for sequencing your DNA which involves a tedious process of preparing and analyzing your DNA followed by the interpretation of your genetic information.
Do you sell my data?
Your data belongs to you and it will never be sold without your permission. You own and control how your data is being used. We don't share your information without your consent.
How is my data protected?
A standard encryption mechanism is applied to protect your data which means your data is safe and secure.
Can I pay for a service without registering?
No. You must register for an account before placing an order.
Which types of payment are accepted?
We accept the following types of payment: credit, debit and online banking. You may contact us for further information if you wish to know what other options are available.


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When you need to have your teeth repaired because of damage, sensitivity, or cavities, it is necessary to understand your options about fillings and the materials they consist of. There are basically two types of materials used for fillings. The traditional method, called Amalgam, consists of using a mixture of heavy metals such as mercury, silver, tin, and copper. However, a newer method has been introduced that uses what is known as composite resin.
Traditional fillings have left many people with sensitive teeth, because the metals utilized allow electrical currents to pass through our teeth. It has also been shown that with traditional fillings tooth decay continues beneath the filling. This means over time you will still suffer from the same dental issue you attempted to correct. Even still, these fillings are still quite popular because of their affordability as well as how durable they are.
Composite resin differs regarding the materials that are utilized. When you opt for metal-free fillings you have the bonus of having your filling match your teeth. These fillings are achieved by removing the decaying portion of the tooth, etching the tooth in gel, and then adding a bonding agent. Once the tooth is prepared, composite resin is added one layer at a time. After the tooth has been cured, it is trimmed and polished to leave you with a more natural tooth that does not allow electrical currents to pass through. These fillings are free of heavy metals and BPA; therefore, they are less harmful to your health.
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Intermediate Microeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomic theory I
University of Alberta XiaoGang Che
Chapter One Overview
1. Defining Microeconomics and Macroeconomics 2. Microeconomic Modeling Tools • Constrained Optimization • Equilibrium Analysis • Comparative Statics 3. The Types of Microeconomic Analysis • Positive Analysis • Normative Analysis
Chapter One
Microeconomics Defined
Microeconomics is the study of how individual economic decision-makers such as consumers, workers, firms allocate scarce resources among alternate uses. This study involves both the behavior of these economic agents on their own and the way their behavior interacts to form larger units, such as markets.
Chapter One
Macroeconomics Defined
Macroeconomics analyzes how an entire national economy performs, including aggregate levels of income and employment, the levels of interest rates and prices, the rate of inflation, and the nature of business cycles in a national economy. In this term, we focus on Microeconomics.
Chapter One
Key Societal Questions
Societies must answer these questions that relate to microeconomics: 1. What goods and services will be produced and in what quantities 2. Who will produces these services and how will they produce them 3. Who will receive these goods and services and how will they get them Summary: how can we (a consumer/a firm) allocate the limited resources optimally?
Chapter One
Microeconomic Modeling
Models are used to analyze decision making problems for a consumer or a firm in a market.
Examples: Demand-Supply Model, Job Search Model, Bargaining Model, Auctions ….. Given assumptions in a model, we derive the equilibrium outcome and do comparative statics.
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Exogenous & Endogenous Variables
Variables that have values taken as given in the analysis are exogenous variables. Variables that have values determined as a result of the model's workings are endogenous variables. Now suppose you are the CEO for a car company. After observing the market prices, you decide what types of cars and how many cars your company will produce. In this case, market prices are exogenous variables. The quantities of different types of cars your company decides to produce are endogenous variables.
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Marginal Impact
Defined: The Marginal Impact measures the incremental impact of the last unit of a variable on another variable.
Chapter One
The Objective Function
Dependent on How the Objective Function is Specified
The Objective Function specifies what the agent cares about.
•a consumer wants to maximize his/her utility •a firm wants to maximize its profits. •a social planner (government) wants to maximize total social welfare.
Chapter One
The Constraints
Constraints are whatever limits are placed on the resources available to the agent.
Time Budget Other Resources Technical Capabilities The Marketplace Rules, Regulations, and Laws Chapter One 10
The Constraint Optimization
Behavior can be modeled as optimizing the objective function, subject to various constraints.
Consumer purchases
Food (F), Clothing ( C ), Income (I), Price of food (pf), price of clothing (pc) Satisfaction/utility from purchases: S = (FC)/2 Max S(F,C) subject to: pfF + pcC < I Chapter One 11
Defined: Equilibrium is defined as the point where demand just equals supply in this market (i.e., the point where the demand and supply curves cross).
Equilibrium analysis is an analysis of a system in a state that will continue indefinitely as long as the exogenous variables (factors) remain unchanged. Example: equilibrium price and quantity, at which market clears.
Chapter One
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I was with female clients all day yesterday and many of them were very triggered because of the Kavanaugh/Ford testimonies. The Senate hearing was activating PTSD flashbacks of their own sexual assaults. I was facilitating them through their traumas and referring out for expert help. As far as I know, I have never been raped or assaulted, but with the blessing and curse of the empath, I could feel in my own body the collective PTSD of the billions of women and children on the planet who have been assaulted like Dr. Ford. What are we doing? Are we in hell? How have we created a culture where this horrific violence is so ubiquitous? Men are supposed to be the protectors of vulnerable women and children. How have things gotten so sick and twisted? I felt the collective rage boiling up and bowling me over. I felt the power surge of women telling their stories and feeling like their stories matter. Perhaps the days of "he-said-who-cares-what-she-said" are over. The scent of rebalancing power is in the air. If men assault women, the natural consequence of abusive, violent, and unethical choices, even in youth, is that they may have a #MeToo finger pointed their way, and it could destroy their families, their career, and their social status. No more can they get a hall pass of "boys will be boys." If that's what boys do, we must stop this. As one of my shameless warrior abuse survivor clients coined the phrase while looking into the innocent eyes of her grandbaby, #MeTooNeverYou.
After I felt the power surge of the women, I felt another wave of collective pain—this time from the men. If it's true that one in three women and one in six men are sexually assaulted, where are the men who are doing the assaulting? It's probably safe to assume that most women and children were not molested, assaulted, and raped by serial rapists. Probably someone willing to rape once is willing to rape more than once, but let's say the incidence of rapists among men is not one in three but one in five or even one in ten. How many billions of men are we talking about? And how are these men handling the pain of having stolen a woman or child's innocence in this way? How do they metabolize all that shame? Where can they get relief?
I asked my husband, who attends a men's group and has a twenty-year history of Tantra workshops with his former partner, whether he had ever heard a man confess to perpetrating such a crime and asking for help from the men or the group. Never, he said. What about his guy friends? Do they ever talk amongst themselves about past sexual crimes against women and children? Do they feel regret, fear, remorse, terror that the next #MeToo might be pointed their way? No, he said. He hangs out with a lot of brave men who confess to porn addictions, seeing prostitutes, and other hard to admit behaviors. But nobody admits they have assaulted women or children. In my life, the only man who has committed rape who has admitted it publicly is Tom Stranger, the guy who did a TED talk with the woman he raped as a kind of truth and reconciliation. I thought Tom was brave for saying he was sorry. Many other women skewered him.
My husband says this is something men do not discuss. It's more like a "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.
I wonder how these men get help. What if they want to make apologies and make amends? Could they call the women they raped and say "I did it. I fucked up. I'm sorry. How can I make it up to you?" Do they even feel safe telling their therapists? How are they dealing with this?
My empath self was watching the Senate hearing and feeling the unsettled feelings of a lot of these men in positions of power. It's probably safe to assume that some men process their trauma by shutting down their power. These men are unlikely to assert themselves to get what they want from a woman or child and are less likely to be rapists. But men in positions of power may have processed their trauma by getting aggressive and assertive and going for what they want, feeling entitled to step on anyone in order to attain that power. I would not be surprised if male politicians have a very high incidence of having committed rape or some sort of sexual assault. The very qualities that would make someone capable of rape are perhaps what it takes to survive our political system—the willingness to win at all costs, regardless of the carnage. Think about it. To be capable of dehumanizing another, to be able to laugh while you pin down a vulnerable human and do whatever you please with them demonstrates a level of emotional numbness and absence of empathy that can only result from that man's own traumatic past. What had to happen to a man to make him capable of laughing while he tries to force a crying woman to have sex with him?
I posted my thoughts on Facebook and Michelle Dwyer wrote exactly what was in my heart. "I had this fantasy . . . What if Kavanaugh had said, "You know what, I don't remember doing such an awful thing to you but I believe you. And I'm sorry. I did some fucked up things at that age, not just to you but to other people and to myself. It was a confusing time and I messed up, a lot. Please believe me when I say that I am sorry for the pain you experienced that day and every day after. I ask for your forgiveness. I need to also forgive myself so that I do not carry the shame with me."
What if Kavanaugh had said this? What if every brave #MeToo survivor was not only believed and supported but also received an apology from the person who hurt her? But that's not what Kavanaugh did to Dr. Ford. No. He did what most men accused of sexual crimes do. He protected himself without an ounce of compassion for what she went through.
Our country has become a mockery, and it's no wonder. With the kind of men we put in positions of power, we've gotten exactly what we deserve. And it's likely to get more painful.
So let's assume for a minute (not saying this is true or I can prove it) that a high percentage of the men in that Senate hearing—on both sides of the Democrat/Republican divide—tried to force themselves on women at some point in their life. Perhaps they were drunk. Perhaps they don't even remember consciously, but their body knows. Imagine how they might feel—activating their own terror—as they watched Ford and Kavanaugh on the stand. How many of them are thinking, "Am I next?"
Think of the consequences of this. So if there are billions of scared men out there now wondering if their whole life is about to come crashing down because of some indiscretion from high school that they may not even remember, how are they dealing with this intense feeling? Women have each other—support groups and such. There's some shame in outing oneself as a victim of sexual abuse. Women and men who have been victims of abuse are afraid of being pitied, labeled, or perceived as damaged goods. But at least their wounding evokes compassion in most. But where are the rapist support groups? How do men rally together to deal with the personal and collective wound? How would a man who carried this trauma in his system, this dehumanizing capacity, handle it—besides numbing or becoming an addict or whatever one does when one doesn't have help feeling the pain? How can we rehabilitate men who have perpetrated sexual abuse if they can't even confess without risking personal or professional or even public attack?
Consider it. Women, have you ever asked your partner if he has sexually violated someone? How would you handle it if he said, "Yes, #MeToo. I raped a woman in college?" I actually did ask my husband last night. "Have you ever sexually assaulted anyone?" He says no. I believe him. But how would I have dealt with it if he said yes? How would any of us handle it? It would be so tempting to just write off all men who perpetrate sexual crimes as monsters. But then we do the very thing we judge in them—we dehumanize them. We can't just write off one in ten men on the planet as monsters.
I don't have a clue how we could possibly deal with this in a conscious, loving way. It would require the kind of truth and reconciliation South Africa tried after apartheid. There would have to be a legal moratorium, a collective agreement that the statute of limitations has been passed and we're not capable of taking every #MeToo accusation to court. Court cannot prove such things. They are often so long ago, and it's one person's word against anothers.
But imagine if every man (or woman) who has committed a sexual crime could call the person they hurt and say "I did it. I fucked up. I feel remorse. Please forgive me. How can I make it up to you?" Then what would be possible? If we met women's heart anger with heart compassion, could we possibly heal together?
These are the kinds of intense conversations we have together in the Healing Soul Tribe (join us here). We are creating a safe container where we can dive into even the most triggering territory without polarization or judgment, where even the most intense emotions are welcome.
Let me reiterate what I said at the beginning. The collective rage of women is a wonderful, necessary step. Outrage is an appropriate response to having your boundaries violated and violence perpetrated. Clean anger is how we say "Fuck no. Never again." Women's anger is how we turn the tides. Suppressing a woman's healthy anger is how men have perpetrated violence against women and gotten away with it for millennia. Now is the time to use our heart anger to make change. But women cannot rise if men do not rise with us. And men cannot rise if they're swirling in a vortex of toxic shame. I'm not trying to defend the men or suggest in any way that women don't have a right to be pissed right now. Personally, I'm furious. Im not even saying we should leap to premature forgiveness or compassion. I'm only saying that we can't forget the men here if we want the tide to turn.
What about you? How do you feel about all this? It feels scary and vulnerable to share my thoughts on triggering subjects like this, so please share your comments. It helps me feel less alone when you share your thoughts too.
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Since Ohio's gubernatorial candidates first started filing, a lot has changed, with more candidates entering the Democratic primary and one leaving the Republican primary. Ohioans now have three Republican candidates and seven Democratic candidates to pick from for the state's next leader, as the February deadline for petition-filing draws nearer.
The GOP's frontrunner, Attorney General Mike DeWine, has teamed up with former candidate and Secretary of State Jon Husted, who's now running for lieutenant governor. The duo is endorsed by a handful of county parties, as well as former presidential candidate and senator Rick Santorum.
DeWine and Husted are running against two others in their party: Jim Renacci, a Trump-branded representative of Ohio's 16th district, and current Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor. Renacci has received endorsements from Bikers for Trump and Citizens for Trump, while Taylor is backed by Gov. John Kasich, State Senator Louis Terhar, and several state representatives.
The three GOP candidates are up against seven Democratic runners, including those who first filed: former state representative Connie Pillich, State Senator and former Minority Leader of the Ohio Senate Joe Schiavoni, former U.S. Representative Betty Sutton and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley.
Three more democrats have come onto the scene, landing Ohio on Politico's list of the top 10 governor's races of 2018. Richard Cordray, former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and former Ohio Attorney General, joined the race in December, as well as Dave Kiefer, former Wayne County Commissioner and Republican candidate for state representative in 2016, and Bill O'Neill, an Ohio Supreme Court Justice.
"A late entrance by former CFPB Director Richard Cordray into the primary has added a Democrat with a national profile to the list of about five candidates competing for the nomination. But Republicans in Ohio for months have been gearing up for an aggressive primary and general election to succeed Kasich," the Politico article reports. "Cordray's presence in the race has already attracted the support of high profile Democrats like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who endorsed Cordray shortly after he jumped into the race."
Cordray is also endorsed by television host Jerry Springer and Valerie Jarrett, the Senior Advisor to former president Barack Obama.
Democrats have earned endorsements from others, too, with former Pennsylvania governor and former Democratic National Convention chairman Ed Rendell endorsing Pillich, and a multitude of labor unions endorsing Schiavoni and Sutton. Whaley has received some local endorsements from Columbus City Councilmembers Elizabeth Brown and Jaiza Page, as well as the support of mayors across Ohio.


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The Big Something's Noel Black Reads Poems Tonight! (4/5/12)
On April 4, 2012 By Craig Richardson
If you didn't know that Big Something Producer Noel Black is also poet, consider yourself warned. Tonight (4/5/12) in the Gates Common Room in Palmer Hall (behind Tutt Library) on the Colorado College Campus at 7 p.m., Mr. Black will read poems from his recently published full-length collection Uselysses (Ugly Duckling Presse). Don't […]Continue Reading →
Spoken Words, Poems by 4th & 5th Graders for Poetry Month: Paige
On April 3, 2012 By Noel Black
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Spoken Words, Poems by 4th & 5th Graders for Poetry Month: Emily
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Spoken Words: Poems by 4th & 5th Graders for Poetry Month
On April 2, 2012 By Noel Black
Beginning today and running each week day during April, KRCC will present a poem read by a 5th grader from Ms. Garsoe's class at Buena Vista Elementary. These students have had the great opportunity to meet with Colorado Poet Laureate Dave Mason, Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Jim Ciletti and Jayne Hilberry, Poet and Professor of […]Continue Reading →
Listen to Bancroft Prize Winner Anne Hyde on Western Skies
On March 19, 2012 By Noel Black
Last summer on Western Skies we gazed into the hazy and complex myths of The West and mystique surrounding cowboy culture. One of our panelists for the Roundtable Discussion was Anne Hyde, Colorado College's William J. Hochman Professor of History. Hyde is the author of Empires, Nations and Families: A History of the […]Continue Reading →
An Out-of-Print Night Before Xmas
On December 22, 2011 By Noel Black
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If you've ever poked around in the children's section at the Penrose Public Library downtown then you may have seen a little locked glass cabinet full of lovely, out-of-print children's books. We had […]Continue Reading →
Tonight: Love, Sex, Civil Rights and The Messy Business of Change
On November 8, 2011 By Noel Black
Who could resist the intrigue of a novel about a young idealistic lefty learning the messy lessons of life during the 1960s against the backdrop of the civil rights movement and the San Luis Valley, especially when the book is illustrated by none other than Colorado Springs' own ultra-conservative political cartoonist […]Continue Reading →
New Book on the Grace-St. Stephens Stained Glass Windows
On November 3, 2011 By Noel Black
We were excited to hear that the gorgeous stained glass windows at Grace-St. Stephens Episcopal Church in downtown Colorado Springs, which we've featured here on The Big Something in the slide show above, are now the subject of a new coffee table book by parishoners Spot Holmes, Chrys Hutka, Phyllis Kester,Marianna McJimsey, and […]Continue Reading →
Ludlow, Part 5
On October 1, 2011 By Noel Black
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Ludlow, Part 3
On September 17, 2011 By Noel Black
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A Great Past Ahead of Us: Tour de Olde North End
On May 19, 2011 By Noel Black
The Old North End of Colorado Springs is a treasure trove of turn-of-the-20th-Century architectural gems that local authors Jennifer Wendler Lovell and Robert Loevy have researched and documented in their new book Exploring the Old North End of Colorado Springs – A Guide to its History and Architecture.
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Terezin's Poetry in Song
On May 3, 2011 By Noel Black
The final performance of "Vedem, a Holocaust Oratorio" will take place his morning at 10:30 a.m. at Shove Chapel, 1010 N. Nevada Ave. on the Colorado College Campus). Written by poet and librettist David Mason and composed by Lori Laitman, the oratorio tells both the history of the Terezin concentration camp in Czechoslovakia […]Continue Reading →
Taxonomy as Practice: Streeter Wright's Inventoryism
On April 14, 2011 By Noel Black
If the list-making, common-man-loving Walt Whitman had been an artist in the 21st Century, it's quite possible he would be Streeter Wright. We looked back at Wright's gas rig drawings from late in 2009 on Tuesday. Now he has a new body of work (presented as his senior show at Colorado College) […]Continue Reading →
The Objectless Objective: Harrell Fletcher's Art Practice
On March 10, 2011 By Noel Black
For artist Harrell Fletcher, community itself it art. Though an object—a public sculpture, another artist's paintings, documentay photographs from another museum, a rug—are sometimes at the heart of his based art projects, the work itself is always about human relationships and processes of community understanding. This Sunday at I.D.E.A. Space at Colorado College, Colorado College […]Continue Reading →
Be Afraid: Novelist Steven Hayward Reads For You
On February 23, 2011 By Noel Black
Until digital devices compress all novels into the ALLNOVEL, enabling such devices to instantly create the novel you want to read from an algorithm based on your DNA, credit card information and Safeway discount card (a few weeks from now, we've heard), people will probably continue to write novels. Steven Hayward, Associate Professor of Literature at Colorado Colleges, is such a person. Hayward read a segment of his new novel, Don't Be Afraid, for us and talked about his writing in advance of his reading tomorrow night.Continue Reading →
Little Wrangler: Children's Book About Kirk Hanna
On February 2, 2011 By Noel Black
On Monday we featured a documentary in the works about Hanna Ranch and the family of the late environmentalist and rancher Kirk Hanna. This children's book about the young Kirk Hanna by writer Nancy Wood and her then-husband Myron Wood was brought to our attention and we were fortunate enough to get permission […]Continue Reading →
A Big Something Night Before Xmas
On December 24, 2010 By Noel Black
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Now a Big Something Holiday Tradition, here's a reading of this beautiful out-of-print edition of The Night Before Christmas by TBS Producer Noel Black's son, Ursen. The music is "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" […]Continue Reading →
Local Journalist's Book on PTSD at Fort Carson
On November 18, 2010 By Noel Black
Based on his Pulitzer-Prize-nominated 2009 article "Casualties of War" about the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on a platoon of Fort Carson soldiers after they returned from Iraq, Gazette reporter Dave Phillips' book Lethal Warriors: When the New Band of Brothers Came Home was published on November 9. Though the official book signing at Border's was last week, you can pick up a copy and get it signed tonight at Southside Johnny's tonight from 5 to 8 p.m.Continue Reading →
The Middle Distance 11/5/10: "Eternal Yes"
On November 5, 2010 By Noel Black
The Middle Distance, 11.5.10: "Eternal Yes"
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My sister Kim always said yes.
Yes to a ride down the island to look at birds. Yes to a walk on the beach. Yes to a game of Uno. Yes to whatever was prepared for dinner. Yes […]Continue Reading →
The Middle Distance, 10/29/10: "Storytelling"
On October 29, 2010 By Noel Black
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The Middle Distance, 10.27.10: "Storytelling"
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Out of the Ordinary: Eamon Grennan at CC Tomorrow Night
On October 20, 2010 By Noel Black
Poet Eamon Grennan will read tomorrow night as part of the Colorado College Visiting Writers Series. His poems have appeared in the likes of Slate, The New Yorker and the Threepenny Review. Though he spent most of his career teaching at Vassar in upstate New York, he now teaches at Columbia University and New York University and divides his time between Poughkeepsie and Renvyle in his home country of Ireland. His latest book is Out of Sight: New & Selected Poems on Graywolf Press. You can hear him read in the Gates Common Room along with a group of Colorado College students on Thursday, October 21 at 7 p.m. in the Gates Common Room on the second floor of Palmer Hall on the Colorado College Campus. Grennan stopped by the KRCC studios to read a few poems and talk with us about his writing.Continue Reading →


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Legislation Of Computer Technology
A computer is an electronic gadget that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to retailer, retrieve, and process knowledge. It's possible you'll already know that you need to use a computer to kind documents, ship e-mail, play games, and browse the Net. You may also use it to edit or create spreadsheets, shows, and even movies. They earn money by promoting you an expensive phone. And so long as you retain shopping for the telephones, Apple makes numerous cash. For corporations like that, where their business mannequin and your privateness are extra aligned, I actually do think we are able to anticipate that these corporations will present us with a lot stronger and much more safe methods of communication.
Nicely, congratulations!! Everything on the inside of the computer should now be properly set up. Now, connect the facility cable into the facility supply, plug in a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and boot it up!! Take note, you'll need to put in an Working System (like Home windows) if your hard drive would not have one already. If your computer works, implausible!! If not, recheck Step 9 again to ensure every thing is correctly connected.
The appearance of digital computing made easy analog computers obsolete as early as the Nineteen Fifties and Nineteen Sixties, though analog computers remained in use in some specific purposes, just like the flight computer in aircraft , and for educating management programs in universities. More complicated functions, corresponding to synthetic aperture radar , remained the domain of analog computing properly into the 1980s, since digital computers have been insufficient for the duty.
As well, an electronic circuit can sometimes function at increased frequencies than the system being simulated. This permits the simulation to run sooner than actual time (which might, in some cases, be … Read the rest


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Gucci glasses are one of the most luxury accessories. The shades take inspiration from Gucci's clothing, which has a ninety year heritage and experience. Reinterpreted classic frames, beautiful flattering oversized acetates and premium aviators characterized by the Gucci style and adorned with the brand's icons and precious details.


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I've been missing the sea lately, so although the weather wasn't great we took the train to North Berwick yesterday. It's a lovely little coastal town only a 30-minute train ride from Edinburgh. It was low-tide when we were there, so it was perfect for some rockpooling. All we found was a drowned crab, lots of smaller crab carcasses and a few living ones. Plus a couple of golf balls from the nearby course (that we took home with us).
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As the weather in Edinburgh has been amazingly sunny I decided to go for a run to get to know my new area. I ended up in Holyrood Park that is basically on our doorstep and that largely consists of the 250 m high hill Arthur's Seat. I really wanted to take some nice photos for my blog so I went back home to get my camera, and finally got around to climb the damn hill! It only took me around 10 minutes, so this can definitely be a part of my exercise routine.


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We all have those days where we'd rather be doing anything else than going to work. After all, if it was fun all of the time, it would be called work, would it? However, there's a big difference between that and dreading going into work every day. One of the most common causes of that kind of feeling is an employer who isn't treating you the way that you deserve to be treated. The problem is that it can often be tough to tell if your boss is just a jerk, or if they're actually treating you in a way that is genuinely unfair and potentially illegal. With that in mind, here are some things that you need in order to make sure that you're being treated fairly at work.
Fair pay
The most obvious sign that you're not being treated the way that you're supposed to at work is your pay. As awful as it might sound, the truth is that plenty of employers fail to pay their employees a fair amount. Whether this is because they're simply underpaying everyone, or because they're paying certain employees more than others, you need to be sure that you're not being underpaid for the work that you're doing. Otherwise, you're just going to end up working yourself down to the bone for no real reason.
Equal treatment
As much as many of us would like to say otherwise, there is still a great deal of inequality in the society in which we live. The last thing you want is to end up in work environment where your race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or anything else are the source of mistreatment by either your employer or other staff members. No matter who you are, you should feel safe at work all the time. Talking to HR should be your first port of call but if you need to get out of that environment to feel safe than that's what you need to do.
A safe environment
You need to make sure that you and your colleagues are actually safe when you go to work every day. Sure, you might feel as though health and safety are boring and unimportant but the truth is that they save lives. If your employer isn't making your workplace the safest possible environment then that puts you at serious risk. If something does happen the something like a Nova Medical Centers lawsuit might be called for. However, it would be far better to make sure that you're not put in that kind of situation in the first place.
Of course, there's only so much that you can do in order to try and make the most of an unpleasant work environment. In the end, it might come to the point where you only have one option left: walk away. That can often be pretty tough, especially if it was a job that you would have otherwise really loved. However, you need to do what's best for you and if you're being treated unfairly every day, then that's not something that you should have to put up with.


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In 2013 the Dry Land Collection wines were launched. Since its inception, the wines in the collection exceeded all expectations and proved to stand their own in National and International competitions.
Perdeberg's Super Premium Range, the Dry Land Collection, pays tribute to the courageous and robust vines that make it through the hot South African Summer without irrigation. These unirrigated vines yield smaller grapes packed with colour and intense flavour.
Earlier this year, the Dry Land Collection Pinotage 2014 walked away with Gold (and Champion Wine Overall) at the 2016 Paarl Wine Challenge and also received a Gold medal at the China Wine & Spirits Awards. Recently at the 2016 ABSA Top 10 Pinotage competition, the Dry Land Collection Pinotage 2014 was awarded a coveted Absa Top 10 Pinotage position. Just reward as it follows 3 years of making the Top 20!
"Achieving such an award is testimony to the harmony between ever improving viticulture and winemaking skill to enhance the vine's natural dry land offer – it is something the team worked hard for and recognition for their efforts!" – Albertus Louw : Cellar Master
Notes: The ABSA Top 10 Pinotage Awards celebrated its 20th year of existence this year. The Competition pays homage to the diversity and quality of Pinotage wines – A Truly South African Grape.


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Home to a 700 year old history, the beautiful city of Chiang Mai is a tourists' paradise. Get set for exploring ancient temples, tempting the shopaholic in you at busy markets and loads of adventure.
Head over to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep located on Mount Doi Suthep. A marvellous piece of legend and ancient history rolled into one this shrine has an interesting past and is a story to be savoured and listened to from the mouths of the locals. Getting to the top of this shrine means you climb 309 steps for the authentic journey, or take a tram to the top for a small fee. Take off your shoes and be appropriately dressed before entering the shrine; there you will come across over 50 paintings depicting Lord Buddha's path to Nirvana. Walk around the Golden shrine 3 times while making a wish and possibilities are they may come true.
This is the city's iconic dish better known as Chiang Mai Noodles. Khao Soi or Soy is a noodle soup made out of a thick coconut curry and egg noodles. Toppings include chicken or beef, deep fried noodles, lime, chilli paste, shallots and pickled mustard. Add to this some delicious grilled satay skewers dipped in peanut sauce and you are in heaven.
This beautiful complex comprises of three temples; these are the Wat Ho Tham, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Sukmin. The temples date back to the 14th century although even after 10 years the place was still not complete. It was finished by King Tiolokaraj in the middle of the 15th century and was the tallest building in the Lanna region at the time. Sadly in 1545 the top portion of the building collapsed although what remains today is still quite impressive. The area too offers you stunning views of the Chiang Mai region where one can enjoy the invigorating mountain air and colours of nature.
If you are into adrenaline pumping action such as bungee jumping, indoor drift kart racing, paintball fights etc. go ahead and plan a day of action packed fun at the X Centre: guaranteeing loads of fun and adventure.
One of the biggest attractions in the city is of course the exotic cuisine. Thai cooking at its best is yours to savour there and learning to cook in true local style means you take back a wealth of knowledge, on the correct spices and flavours to look for. Chiang Mai is home to a range of cookery schools with several hotels in Chiang Mai offering cookery lessons to eager guests. Spice Spoons cookery school at the Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is quite a treat where you first set off in a tuk tuk to the local market, for a taste of how ingredients are sourced. Many of the cookery schools offer lessons on creating authentic Thai favourites. The courses are either half day or full day and offer flexible hours to fit into your schedule.


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Homeschooled students (from left) Abby, Lydia, and Silas Greenough got a lesson in civics on Oct. 25 when they attended a Bradford County Commissioners meeting held in their community. Commissioners Daryl Miller (back, left) and Doug McLinko conducted the meeting at the Smithfield VFW to bring attention to its ongoing restoration.
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The regular public meeting of the Bradford County Commissioners on Oct. 25 was held at the old VFW hall in Smithfield Township. Afterward, the media was invited by the township supervisors to tour the iconic building that has been the hub of community celebrations since 1946 and to learn of their future plans.
The aging membership of the VFW, known for their summer picnics and spectacular fireworks displays, shrank to a point of no longer being able to support the property. They gave it to the township about 10 years ago with the stipulation that no taxpayer funds could be used for its upkeep.
Most importantly, the supervisors want to add an ADA-compliant restroom. There are two restrooms in the basement that are part of the original construction, but they are small and not handicap accessible. There is also a kitchen on that floor and the remains of an old barroom.
"A lot of things have not been updated since the '40s," said supervisor Jackie Kingsley.
Supervisor Russ Burkett (above) explained that there are no intentions to restore the former club room. The relentless rains of this past summer revealed the potential for flooding and mold. A new deck and roof paid for with gas royalties cured the leaks, but the supervisors are reluctant to deal with any unknown health issues that might be caused by dampness.
The main floor of the building is the primary focus of their efforts. A ramp to the new deck made it ADA-compliant, and local resident Leonard Souto provided the labor necessary to restore the hardwood floors in the main hall. Now, the supervisors are planning to construct an addition to the building for the new restroom.
The county commissioners approved a $32,000 community block development grant last year for the project but, according to supervisor Brian Harris, the funds had to be applied to the existing footprint of the building. The supervisors doesn't want to sacrifice any additional space, as they want to start renting the hall for weddings and other functions.
The supervisors credited the county commissioners for their continued support of their endeavors and are hopeful that the conditions for use of the CBDG money can be modified. In the meantime, however, they are seeking alternate funding sources. The annual Summer Fest was all but rained out this year, but the supervisors are hopeful that local residents and businesses will step up to help them bring the project to fruition.
Memorial Monument Planned
Smithfield Township resident Nancy Mitchell took advantage of the commissioners' visit to her neighborhood by bringing to their attention a tragic event that happened 66 years ago and the hopes of a group of citizens to permanently commemorate it.
According to Mitchell, a navy pilot named Eugene Bernard of Kansas City was flying in tandem with another pilot when Bernard's plane lost power and crashed in a field not far from the Smithfield Township VFW building.
"It was a horrific scene," Mitchell recalled, noting that she was five years old at the time. A temporary fence had been erected around the crash site, and Mitchell was barely tall enough to look over it.
An effort is underway to erect a monument at the site to honor the pilot, who flew 98 combat missions during the Korean War. Half of the estimated $1,600 needed for the project has been raised, and Mitchell was hoping that the commissioners might be able to steer some Act 13 funds toward the effort.
She was delighted to learn from Smithfield Township supervisor Jackie Kingsley that the township had approved the release of matching funds at an Oct. 23 meeting.


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An end of season mothing. The temperature was early teens and the night was not particularly windy, but the catch was small to dwindling (maybe 20 creatures total). We caught some Large Yellow Underwings, Setacious Hebrew Characters, Square-spot Rustics and Shuttle-shaped Darts.
We photographed two, both of which turned out to be new to us (thanks to Brianhstone for help with the ID):


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On the Friday night, the young people went along to St Hilary's Church on Claremount Road in Wallasey between 7pm and 9pm to help out at their youth group, before getting into full swing on Saturday in Harrison Park at noon.
On the Saturday, jacket potatoes were served for lunch and then the young people led activities including sports, crafts, balloon modelling, face painting, games, science experiments and stage fighting workshops.
On the Saturday evening there was then a barbecue and quiz between 6pm and 8pm which the young people led and was free for the local community.
Sunday then saw the young people all involved in running the service at Wallasey URC, leading prayers, preaching, sharing testimony's and leading worship. This was followed by a fantastic Sports Day which they ran in Harrison Park and lots of the local community came along between 12.30 and 4pm. Free picnic lunches were given out to all who came along with races, a tug of war, and egg and spoon race, and an inflatable assault course.
On both the Saturday and Sunday, in the open air, there were young people sharing their testimony's of how they came to know Jesus as well as stories of healing and their journeys with Jesus. It really was amazing to see the young people step out in faith and be so bold for Jesus!
This whole event was put on to show the love of Jesus and to bless those in the local community as much as possible!"
Just like last year's Love Wirral, the whole event was free of charge, thanks to hard work by the young people from Heswall Youth Fellowship, Moreton Baptist Church and adult volunteers Iona Farley, Karen Elson and Wallasey youth worker Matt Bentley.