text: The Descent: Freespace - The Great War wiki last edited by SaturdayNightSpecials on 12/26/13 03:23AM View full history OverviewThe story centers around the role of a lone human pilot of the Galactic Terran Alliance (GTA) who becomes the unlikely protagonist and hero. Players are taken through a gameplay tutorial before they are thrust into the middle of patrol missions for an ongoing conflict with an alien enemy known as the Parliamentary Vasudan Empire. As the war progresses through several missions, a new, unexpected and frighteningly superior enemy called the Shivans emerge and lay waste to combatants on both sides of the war. Confronted with the grim reality of assured obliteration at the hands of this new foe separately, Terrans and Vasudans are forced to join forces out of hopes that the collective strength of their new alliance will help them stop the advance of the Shivan armada.As the plot unfolds, players embark upon several intense missions under the new alliance to attempt to find ways to overcome the Shivan technological advantage that keeps allied forces from either targeting or damaging Shivan vessels. While fending off the Vasudan splinter group 'Hammer of Light' along the way, the player becomes the key to the capture of a Shivan vessel through which weaknesses can be found. The captured vessel reveals the true threat: a Shivan vessel designated "SD Lucifer" - a capital ship of immense proportions. Several additional missions follow and set up the games climax in a subspace battle to take down the Lucifer.The story progression in Descent: FreeSpace was furthered through mission briefings and in-mission conversation between pilots and gameplay designed was inspired by its space-sim predecessors X-Wing , TIE-Fighter, and Wing Commander. Gameplay allowed for custom loadouts of weapons configurations and adjustment of the ship priorities between speed, shield strength and weapon energy. Weapons options ranged from pulse lasers to multi-warhead swarm missiles and targeting computers aided in the targeting of moving objects and ships.Descent: FreeSpace received the expansion pack ' Silent Threat' before getting its true sequel FreeSpace 2 in December of 1999.Though the games bare the name 'Descent' which invokes thoughts of the Descent series, the FreeSpace games are unrelated to the universe the Descent games are set in. However Parallax Software, the developers of Descent were split into two studios after the release of Descent 2. The first was Outrage which shut down in 2003. The second was Volition, who developed Freespace, the Descent name was only chosen to avoid trademark issues with another companies disk compression utility also known as FreeSpace. The game is now more commonly known as Conflict: Freespace - The Great war or simply Freespace - The Great War.A modification is available for the games sequel, Freespace 2, that ports the campaign from Freespace to the Source Code Project. This offers better sound quality in cut scenes and briefings and more modern graphics.


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" Manufacturer: Goodmans / Type: Freeview Recorder "
This Freeview recorder offers fantastic value for money when you consider all the features you get with it.
The fact that you can simply record onto a hard drive is enough for me. Gone are those days of having to use blank tapes/DVD's and worrying about whether you were recording over something or you had enough space on it. It's so convenient and saves on storage space and money as you don't need all those blank tapes. And I find that 160GB is plenty of storage on the hard drive. I think it roughly translates as 80 hours of recording (that's a lot of blank tapes) and I've only used a fraction of that (as I ofter delete programs after I've watched them).
Add to this the fact that that you can pause and rewind live TV, record 2 programs at once and record entire series at a touch of a button. All these features are incredibly useful and at the price it really is fantastic value for money.
It looks great too. I think a lot of these set top boxes are ugly but this one is in my opinion the best looking. It's very easy to use and generally it is a reliable unit although on the odd occasion it does fail to record.
My only real complaint is picture quality. When compared with watching the built in Freeview through my TV the quality really is not as good. The picture isn't dreadful but can get quite pixelated and it's the same whether watching live TV or playback from a recording. Because of this I tend to watch Freeview through my TV and only turn this box on when I want to record something. This of course renders the pause and rewind live TV feature redundant.
With our Sky contract coming to an end, and having put up with the last three months of the contracts price going up each month we decided not to renew the contract but to get a digital tv recorder.
We decided on the recorder bit of it because we had got used to Sky plus box which let us record one programme while watching another and pausing programmes while we went out of the room and start them off again when we returned.
We did have a bit of a problem finding a preview recorder with a hard disc so that we could record a programme we werent watching, plus finding one at a reasonable price.
In the end we settled for Goodmans GHD1621F2 bought from would you believe Sainsburys Supermarket for £99.99
What you get
In the box you get your digital television recorder, a remote control, SCART lead, 2 x AAA Batteries and a RF lead.
You may Need
A rooftop aerial or a booster. We bought an aerial with a booster as when we telephoned to find out if our area could get freeview good they did tell us that we would not be able to get it at all. We sorted this out by borrowing one and found that we got a great signal but with that extra bit of boost it was perfection.
Specific ations
Hard disk 160gb giving up to 80 hours of recording
Tuner and Channel - Twin tuners
Connection - Fixed type
To Set Up
You plug everything in, which is the SCART lead aerial lead etc turn the television on and then the freeview recorder on and it will come up telling you to select your picture size. Having done that it will go into set up and find all the channels for you which in our case was 84. This, considering we arent supposed to get it in this area is marvellous.
Your remote can control most if not all of the box.
Guide - tells you what is on which channel
Navigation - up and down the channels
skip backwards/forwards - this is great if you have recorded a programme which has adverts inbetween and you can just press this to bypass each and every ad till you get to your programme
Pause - when watching live TV you press this once to pause the programme while you make a cuppa or leave the room and then press again to restart it. I use this and then when you get to the ads you can speed it to catch up where you were and miss the ads.
Go to the programme guide select the programme you want using the up and down and left and right keys, press record and a notice will come up asking you if you want to record just the one episode or all the series. It is as simple as that.
It has twin tuners so that you can record two programmes at once although if you do this you do have to be watching one of them. If recording one programme then you can watch a different channel.
We get a brilliant picture with just over 50% signal strength and at least 80 channels!
This is one of the cheapest freeview boxes but it really is good and well worth the money. I would definitely recommend this.
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This year for your Christmas table skip the usual place cards on the table and try crafting some festive place cards to rest on the backs of chairs.
This year for your Christmas table skip the usual place cards on the table and try crafting some festive place cards to rest on the backs of chairs.
Not only will these festive place cards free up room on your crowded holiday table, but they will also add some festive pizazz to your chairs, making an elegant first impression when your guests enter the room! This is unique idea to add to your Christmas decorations this year.
Use a paint pen (or a metallic Sharpie marker) and write a guest's name on a matte surface ornament. Hang the ornament from the guests chair for a double duty place card and party favor! For an even more festive look, line the top of each chair with evergreen garland and hang the place card ornament from the garland.
If you are skilled at embroidery, or know someone who is, embroider your guests name on a linen napkin that fits your holiday theme. Artfully drape the napkin over the chair with the name facing out for another double duty place card/party favor! Another embroidery option is to embroider names on Santa hats that you perch on the corner of each chair!
Holiday Bow
Buy a package (or scrounge around your decorations closet and find some!) of Christmas bows. Using a circular paper punch to create the paper place card, attach the circle in the middle of the bow and affix the bow to the back of the chair for a happy and festive look.
Candy Cane Cross
Use the perennially popular red and white striped treats for your chair place cards. Cross 2 candy canes together and attached in the middle with a rubber band or zip tie. Place your circular name card (similar to the ones used in the red velvet bow place card) and attach to the middle. Then affix the candy canes to the chair
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Have Military Law Questions? Ask a Military Lawyer.
What year did your father die?
How many years had he served?
Was he on active duty or reserves?
Did he dies of a service related injury?
Did you mother receive benefits?
If so, what were they?
He died in 1988.
He had served at least 4 years.
He died while transporting items for the army.
He was active duty stationed in Germany.
My mother did not but it is on record that his father recieved benefits until he died.
I am not sure what they were. My mother and him were not married.
If your father was killed while on active duty and you were only a year old when that happened, you should have received substantial benefits, including Social Security survivor's benefits until you were 19. You were probably eligible for medical insurance, and college assistance as well.
Even though you are 22 now, you should go ahead and apply for the benefits; you may be able to recover benefits that you should have received, and didn't.
Here is a link to a website about the survivor's benefits, with instructions on how to apply for them: http://www.vba.va.gov/survivors/agencies.htm.
Good luck.
Thank you very much for asking, but under JustAnswer's terms of service, I can't represent our clients.
I would give this a try without an attorney initially; you may be able to get your benefits without having to pay an attorney.
If you do have to find an attorney, use www.findlaw.com. Try either military lawyers or social security lawyers.
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For the ancients, ashes vividly symbolized what results when the life fire has departed from a body. This stark image of death was reflected in the ritual words used upon administering blessed ashes in ages past: Pulvis es, in pulverem reverteris – "Dust thou art, and to dust thou shall return."
Lent itself was originally a penitential season of reconciliation with the church – ashes and sackcloth being the visible signs of repentant sinners who were seeking public reunion with the church. Along with fasting, ashes were a sign of mourning and grief at times of death. In times of disaster, they served as physical offerings of supplication to God. Christian ascetics used to sprinkle ashes on their food to indicate their total disdain for the pleasures of the body. The ancient Mayans of Central America used ashes as an inoculation against disease, much like a flu shot. When planting corn, they mixed in ashes to protect their seeds from blight and rotting.
Now, you are not a sinner seeking public reconciliation and quite likely you are not planting corn or mourning the death of a loved one, so how can today's ashes be good medicine for you?
You can start by letting today's ashes vaccinate your seeds of reform against maggot "tomorrowitis," that procrastination fungus that postpones a reform of life until next year's Lent or even until your deathbed. The pharmacist-healer Jesus says to all those suffering from lethargic encephalitis, the deadening inflammation of the brain that is so common in our culture: "Stay awake. Seek healing this very day, for you do not know if you will be alive tomorrow. Now is the hour to awaken."
Ashes are also an ageless remedy for sickly prayer. Abraham of old practiced this prayer remedy when he said, "Let me take it upon myself to speak to my Lord, I who am but dust and ashes" (Genesis 18:27).
When daring to beg favors from God, the Undying Font of Mercy, Abraham laced his humble prayer with the ashes of his own grave. Lying in the dust of one's death rest is an antidote to the hubris and hyperactivity that mark our contemporary way of life. Praying from such a position of humility heals the soul with true justification – just as it did for the tax collector praised by Jesus in the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector:
The tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, "God, be merciful to me, a sinner!" -- Luke 18:13
Here is a good Ash Wednesday prescription: Slowly read aloud this parable of Jesus found in Luke 18:9-14.
Because of infirmity, family obligations, or work-related responsibilities, you may not be able to go to church today and be marked with ashes. But do no let that prevent you from being touched by this powerful ancient medicine. All the earth is holy land and its soil is blessed. So, place a small pinch of dust or dirt in the palm of your hand and use it to trace upon yourself the sign of the cross, a sign of death that leads to new life, as you prayerfully ask God to heal you.
Risen Jesus,
your death on the cross and your resurrection from the tomb
were foreshadowed by your willing descent into Jordan's tomb-waters
and your rising up to a new life filled with the Holy Spirit.
Help us now to look upon our baptism
as a sign of our own death and resurrection,
so that graced by the Holy Spirit of god
we can take up our baptismal crosses
and become daily mirrors of God's loving compassion. Amen
This week's mantra:
Let me take up my cross and follow you, Lord Jesus,
for by so doing I share in the liberation of the world.
– prayer and mantra from The Pilgrimage Way of the Cross by Fr. Ed Hays
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Boring Man 5
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HORRIBLE level design! This game demonstrates just how bad level design can ruin something. E.g, when i was on top before entering the cave, i didn't know there were spikes, or a flying saw thing. There was no indication and I could not see below in time to strategize.I kept either falling into the spikes, or the saw thing killed me. It took me hours just to get past that. Stuff like that right at the beginning of the game just kills first impression.


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Wyndham Worldwide (WYN) boasts some 7,380 properties worldwide. Key brands include: Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Ramada, Days Inn, Super 8, Howard Johnson, Microtel Inns & Suites and RCI. The company has a diversified mix that ranges from economy properties like Days Inn and Super 8 to its luxury Wyndham Grand hotels and resorts. WYN's time-share network RCI is also experiencing strong performance, with RCI citing a recent survey that 78% of time-share professionals expect 2013 sales to be stronger than last year.
The case for WYN is not as strong as it is for MAR and HST because of its exposure to the economy segment, which is under pressure. However, the company did beat the Street with its first-quarter earnings, which rose more than 18% year-over-year.
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A convenience store on Arkana Road in Westminster was robbed yesterday morning.
Two men entered the deli at around 9.30am, one armed with a knife and the other holding a metal pole.
A 24-year-old male store attendant was threatened by the two offenders before they jumped over the counter and took cash from the till before fleeing the premises.
Police spokesman Gerry Cassidy says the Regional Investigations unit inspected a Koondoola addres the next day were a good quantity of cash was found.
A 23-year-old man has been charged with armed robbery and will appear in court today.
A 17-year old man will appear in the Perth Children's Court facing the same charge.


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RUNNERS sported wellies and fancy dress as they worked up a sweat to help flood victims on the Somerset Levels.
Fuindraisers took part in a fun run at Wellington Rugby Club on Saturday (March 29) as they coined in cash for the Somerset Emergency Flood Relief Fund Appeal.
Half of the money raised by will go to flooded communities with the other going to the runner's chosen charity.


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Family synod: Japanese bishops respond to Vatican survey saying church teachings are not known in their country.
More on the synod: Irish bishops won't publish their results. They say the findings are for the bishops, not the church.
Ukraine: It was the bloodiest day of violence so far in the Kiev standoff between rioters and police. At least 25 people were killed in what the country's prime minister is calling an "attempted coup."
The three amigos: President Barack Obama heads to a meeting with Canada and Mexico, stalling several important issues on the agenda in the U.S.
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Constitution Unit launches Independent Commission on Referendums
The UCL Constitution Unit today launches an Independent Commission on Referendums, bringing together a group of very senior figures to deliberate on the use and conduct of referendums in the UK. The Commission will meet over 8 months, take evidence, and produce a report and detailed recommendations in summer 2018.
Published: Aug 16, 2017 10:16:23 AM
Fossil skull sheds light on ape ancestry
A remarkably complete fossil skull discovered in Kenya reveals what the common ancestor of all living apes and humans may have looked like, according to a new study involving UCL research.
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Using glucose to fuel drug delivery to the brain
A new drug delivery system that autonomously navigates the body using its own glucose molecules has been developed and tested by a UCL-led team of scientists.
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Diabetes drug shows potential as disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson's disease
A drug commonly used to treat diabetes may have disease-modifying potential to treat Parkinson's disease, a new UCL-led study suggests, paving the way for further research to define its efficacy and safety.
Published: Aug 4, 2017 10:33:55 AM
Accurately measuring the dark universe
The theory that dark matter and dark energy make up most of the cosmos has been confirmed by extremely accurate measurements from the Dark Energy Survey (DES) collaboration involving UCL scientists.
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Summer Reading is a fun way to read what you want, explore fun library programs, and win prizes along the way. Whether you're dreaming of becoming an inventor, of learning something new, or of spending a fun and relaxing summer with friends and family, the Ypsilanti District Library can help make your summer dreams come true!
You can track your progress and earn badges from June 17-August 28, 2016.
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For little ones (ages 5 and under):
Read, sing, write, talk, play! There are lots of fun activities that parents and children can do together to build literacy skills. Earn badges for reading to your child, attending library storytimes, and trying out activities and games with your child.
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Children 12 and under can earn prizes for the number of minutes they spend reading or listening to books, with the goal of reading 600 minutes. Bonus points are awarded for reading beyond the goal and participating in library activities. Prizes include passes to Rutherford Pool, a free new book, and more!
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text: Vintners Inn Hotel rating Quick Specs Commissions 10.0%Rates $150-$300Year Built 1985Year Renovated 2006 View Large Interactive Map Address 4350 Barnes RdSanta Rosa, CA 95403 Web http://www.vintnersinn.com Phone + 1 707-575-7350 Fax + 1 707-575-1426 Toll-free 800-421-2584 Email email@example.com OverviewMeeting SpecsPhotos & videosRatings & Reviews Description Modern European-style Inn comprising 4 red-tile roofed buildings constructed around central fountain & set amid working vineyard.Year Built: 1985Year Renovated: 2006Check in Time: 4:00 PMCheck out Time: 12:00 PMNumber of Floors: 2Total Number of Rooms: 44Rates: $150-$270Commissions: Room Only 10.0% GDS Hotel Reservation CodesAmadeus GDS: WV STS213Galileo/Apollo GDS: WV 28806Sabre GDS: WV 068812WorldSpan GDS: WV 07213 Vintners Inn Location & NeighborhoodNear Santa Rosa, 60 miles from San Francisco. River Rd. Off Hwy 101 at River Rd. Highway. Vintners Inn Rates & PoliciesVintners Inn rates are Daily in USDStandard: $150-$270 Suite: $300 (USD) Credit Cards Are AcceptedReservations must be guaranteed with a credit cardMeals: Continental PlanDeposit Policy: Credit card and first night's room & tax deposit at time of bookingCancellation Policy: 7 days prior to arrivalRestrictions: $20.00 cancellation feeHotel Discounts offered: AAAAARP discountTravel Agents 10.0% Nearby AirportsCharles M Schulz (2 miles northwest)Oakland Intl (61 miles southeast)San Francisco Intl (64 miles southeast)More Airports » Vintners Inn Room AmenitiesVintners Inn amenities are in All rooms unless noted otherwiseAir ConditioningBalcony/TerraceDaily Maid ServiceFireplace (working) (some)Fitness Equipment (some)Iron/Ironing BoardMini-BarFree NewspaperRooms for Non-smokersTelephoneVoicemailRefrigeratorSafe (In Room)Cable/Satellite TelevisionTelevisionDVD/VCR (some)Whirlpool (some)Internet Access (High Speed & Wireless) Guest ServicesCar RentalComplimentary CoffeeConcierge ServicesCrib/Rollaway BedGift ShopLaundry RoomLaundry/Dry Cleaning ServiceMulti-lingual StaffFree Onsite ParkingRoom ServiceWheelchair Access to Common/Public AreasCommon Area Internet Access (High Speed & Wireless) Security ServicesElectronic Key/LockParking Area Well LitSmoke Alarm in RoomsSprinkler in RoomsSurveillance Cameras On Site Nearby SightseeingKendall Jackson Food & Wine Center (2 miles northwest)Wells Fargo Center for the Arts (1 mile east)Schultz Museum (3 miles south)DiningJohn Ash & Co (Onsite)Front Room Bar & Lounge (Onsite) On-Site RecreationHealth ClubHealth Spa/MassageHot TubJogging TrailsNearby RecreationBeachBicyclingBoating/SailingCasinoFishingGolf CourseHorseback RidingPool (Outdoor Pool)Shopping Mall/AreaTennis (Outdoor Tennis)Water Skiing Vintners Inn Meeting Rooms & Events7 Meeting Rooms holding 570 people.6,445 sq ft of Meeting Space10,000 sq ft of Exhibit SpaceCamelia RoomPortable walls AvailableFlooring: carpetCapacity: , Classroom- 30, Banquet- 20Reception AreaPortable walls AvailableFlooring: carpetCapacity: , Banquet- 150Wisteria RoomFlooring: carpetCapacity: Theater- 150, Classroom- 80, U-Shape- 54, Reception- 160, Banquet- 100Lavender RoomFlooring: carpetCapacity: Theater- 150, Classroom- 80, U-Shape- 54, Reception- 160, Banquet- 100 Vintners Inn Business ServicesA-V EquipmentBusiness CenterCopierPersonal ComputerFaxMeeting FacilitiesAdministrative ServicesMeeting Room Internet Access (High Speed & Wireless) Vintners Inn Images, Videos, & Virtual Tours Photos & Videos Vintners Inn ExteriorVintners Inn ExteriorVintners Inn LobbyVintners Inn RoomVintners Inn PoolVintners Inn RestrBarVintners Inn SuiteVintners Inn Banquet travel42 Review for Vintners Inn Want to read the full Vintners Inn travel42 Review? 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Happy 34th Birthday, Katie Holmes! Her 34 Best Looks Ever (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Christina Aguilera isn't the only one celebrating a birthday today. Katie Holmes turns 34 today.
Tom Cruise, Holmes is kicking off a new year in a new city, with a new clothing line, a new Broadway show, and a new look to boot.
And to kick off the Birthday Girl's fresh and fashionable start to 34, we're celebrating Holmes' chic style with a round up of her 34 best looks ever.
From her girl-next-door Dawson's Creek's days to her designer-clad TomKat years to her newly-single style, Holmes' style has come a long way since she first hit the red carpet at 19.
But Holmes truly left her small-town roots and small-screen style behind when she started dating Cruise. As a red carpet regular, the new Mrs. Cruise quickly became just as famous for her fashion as for her movies, regularly donning designer duds by everyone from Armani (who designed her wedding dress) and Calvin Klein to Stella McCartney and Gucci.
It didn't take long for the fashionista to become one of Hollywood's best-dressed stars, and her stock only rose even more in 2007, when she debuted a sleek new bob and modern style to match. While Holmes favored timeless designers and classic silhouettes during the Cruise era, she regularly broke outside the classic box with bold pops of color and selections from up-and-coming designers.
Victoria Beckham, but she also started her own fashion line, Holmes and Yang. And the fashionable mom's flair for fashion has even influenced her daughter, Suri, who has become one of Hollywood's best-dressed tots.
After stepping out on her own this year, the newly-single star hasn't left her fashionable side behind. In fact, she's focused more on her role as a fashion designer, presenting Holmes and Yang' first collection at New York Fashion week this past fall.
Holmes has always been a favorite of ours to watch over the years, and we can't wait to see how her style evolves this year. So in honor of her 34th birthday, we've rounded up 34 of her best looks to date.
Click through the gallery to see Holmes' 34 best looks over the years.
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MELBOURNE'S diminishing water supplies could suffer a huge blow from fires that authorities are worried will flare up this week in the city's catchments.
Some fires are in Melbourne's pristine water catchments and also "poised" above others in a situation that may turn troublesome when the weather gets hotter midweek, the Department of Sustainability and Environment's chief fire officer, Ewan Waller, told The Sunday Age.
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"There's a real threat to the catchments on Wednesday," he said.
Melbourne's dams, which capture water from vast closed-off forests of mostly mature mountain ash trees, could be contaminated by ash if enough of the catchment is burnt.
More worryingly, however, is that mountain ash trees all die at once after fire. This means a new, thirsty forest will grow in its place, with the young trees sucking up more water and reducing the run-off into reservoirs, possibly by up to half by the time trees are 20 to 30 years old.
This scenario is such a serious threat to water supplies that the State Government and Melbourne Water have a special fire strategy to try to protect the catchments, including extra firefighters, air support and hundreds of kilometres of fire breaks.
The department will try to backburn along a 114-kilometre line to protect the catchments, but Mr Waller said it was impossible to finish this work before Wednesday. "It will take two weeks to do that work," he said.


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Ross Engineering Offers Custom Vessels
November 3, 2003
Ross Engineering manufactures standard and custom vessels to more than 70,000 gallons in carbon steel, stainless steel, hastelloy, titanium and other special alloys. The company is an ASME code approved shop with more than 75,000 square feet of plant on a 300,000 square foot of property and with 27 feet under hook. The company specializes in API 650 Tanks, pressure vessels, reactors and polished sanitary storage tanks. The company is an affiliate of Charles Ross and Son Co.
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Seared Scallops with Bacon, Tomato, and Avocado Puree
This recipe for seared scallops with bacon, tomato, and avocado puree is courtesy of Elizabeth Falkner.
- Servings: 4
Source: The Martha Stewart Show, May Spring 2008
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar or corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Hass avocado, pitted
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Brown Butter, cooled
- 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch-long pieces
- 6 to 8 sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup red or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 lovage leaves or celery leaves, torn
- Fleur de sel
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, agave nectar, vanilla, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil, while continuing to whisk, until an emulsion has formed. Set vinaigrette aside.
Remove flesh from avocado and place in the jar of a blender along with 1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, olive oil, and brown butter; blend until smooth.
Place bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon, turning, until fat has been rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon from skillet; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Pour off bacon fat from skillet and discard. Return skillet to stove and place over high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Sear scallops 1 minute, add butter and turn scallops; sear 1 minute more. Remove pan from heat.
Spread a spoonful of avocado puree on each serving plate. Divide scallops evenly between plates; drizzle with vinaigrette. In a medium bowl, add bacon, tomatoes, lovage, and remaining vinaigrette; toss to combine. Divide evenly between plates, season with fleur de sel, and serve immediately.


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Darian, Susan, Nathaniel and Sarah Schug had an awesome day. We cleaned 61 fish. They wanted to send a message to family and friends. They knew they would all be jealous of them being in such a beautiful place having such a good time and catching a ton of fish. WOO HOO!! Summer time hybird fishing is in full swing,limits of hybirds are being caught at Piney Point and Higden Bay.Walleyes are being caught around bird island by bottom bouncing night crawlers.The Bay is full of visitors and our fishing guides are busy. Capt. Mick, Bud Lady, And Checkmate all have been fully booked, they are bringing in happy customers with limits of fish. Capt Mick had a banner day last week,he brought in 29 hybirds. Alot of them were caught by two young boys. Friends Kenny and Buddy also had a good day last week with two limits of hybirds. The hybirds being caught are running from 3 to 10 pounds! Bass are finnally showing up around my dock. Water temp is 80 with steady lake level.
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The right attitude for marketing…
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Every day, I get reinforcement after reinforcement that, no matter what the economy's doing from day to day, the creative professionals who are getting the work and the ones doing their marketing — come hell or high water — every day (or at least a few days a week).
In yesterday's Quick Tip from Marketing Mentor, I wrote about Martha Retallick of Western Sky Communications, who is definitely one of those. She told me recently about her daily "Prospecting Hour."
"I don't know about the rest of this planet, but here in my studio, taking whatever comes along is a recipe for failure. I can't depend on business coming to me. I have to be a go-getter and go get it. That's why the first hour of every workday is The Prospecting Hour. That's when I make calls and send e-mails to cold and warm leads.
"I've been in the design business for 15 years, and I've never had the luxury of depending on word of mouth. Instead, I've had to pick up the phone and ask strangers for their business. And, in my case, cold calling has led to the most lucrative clients I've ever had."
When we spoke in August, Martha had made an amazing 3081 phone calls, 80% of which went to voice mail. Of those, 99 prospects had expressed some level of interest (approximately 3% positive response).
In our 20-minute interview (link below), she describes her target market and her simple process to find and reach them. She explains how she tracks her calls and actually recites her no-BS phone script. (She's just finishing an ebook about her process, which I'll be reviewing here soon.)
But what's most impressive about Martha is her attitude (which you can hear most clearly in the interview).
Listen here or download the mp3 here.
And feel free to comment here on the blog…what do you think of Martha's attitude and her effort?
And if you want to cultivate this attitude and the confidence that is the foundation, I have one spot open in my Beginning Marketing Group that starts next week.


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The Delaware Area Career Center Board of Education believes that attendance in school is absolutely essential to the successful completion of the curriculum. Students are to be in school each day school is in session. Parents and students are encouraged to schedule appointments after the school day. Students who attend Delaware Area Career Center must adhere to the Delaware Area Career Center school calendar.
The Delaware Area Career Center uses period attendance reporting so absences and tardies will count for each class period missed. These events are recorded and updated in PowerSchool, the on-line source available to students and their parents for monitoring student progress. Lab classes are normally comprised of multiple periods, while academic classes are usually comprised of single periods.
Parents of students who are going to be absent are to call the Attendance Office the morning of the absence. Parents are asked to call the school before 9:00 a.m. A written excuse from parents is required upon the student's return to school. For students attending North Campus, please call (740) 203-2268. South Campus students will need to call (740) 201-3211.
The compulsory attendance laws established by the state of Ohio will be enforced. Senate Bill 181 requires schools to file truancy charges when students under the age of eighteen accumulate five (5) consecutive unexcused absences, seven (7) unexcused absences in one month, or twelve (12) unexcused absences in a school year. Two half-day absences will be combined to equal a full-day absence when filing a truancy charge.
Any type of appointment is discouraged during school hours. All appointments should be scheduled for a time that will not conflict with school hours. However, if it is necessary for a student to be excused during the school day, a note must be brought from home and turned in to the Attendance Office before 8:00 a.m. on the day of the appointment. The note should contain the student's name, the time to be excused, and the reason for the appointment. An early dismissal will be counted as an absence if the departure time is greater than 30 minutes prior to the official end of the school day. Repeated early release will require a contact between the school, parent, and student to consider barriers to full day attendance. If at all possible students are to return to school after appointments and must provide verification.
Prior to departure from school for any reason, the student will need to report to the attendance office and sign out.
The maximum number of days of excused or unexcused absences for eighteen-year-old students or students who will be eighteen years of age during the school year is thirteen (13) absences. If excessive absences occur, it may be necessary for an intervention plan.
If for any reason school is closed for the day, the Superintendent of the Delaware Area Career Center will notify local TV/radio stations. You may also check the website: www.delawareareacc.org. The Delaware Area Career Center uses the Instant Alert System to notify parents of school closings and delays, as well as emergency and other important notifications. To ensure parent notification, use the Honeywell Instant Alert instructions found in your student's orientation packet to login, set-up, review, and/or update your parent contact information. This can be done at any time to make your information current.
Parents are required to document student absences with a parent note. After 13 absences with a parent note, official documentation will be required for student absences to be excused. The following are examples of absences which may be excused with a parent note:
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- Pre-arranged college visit (Documentation from the college must be provided)
- Vacation requires a pre-arranged absence form
- Observance of religious holidays
Listed below are the school-related activities for which the student may not be counted absent with official documentation.
- Compulsory State Testing at home school
- Sports, music, drama, and other approved home school activities
- Field trips
- College visits pre-arranged
- Suspension Alternative Program (SAP): Disciplinary program is operated and supervised by the Delaware County Juvenile Court staff
- In-school Alternative Program (ISAP): discipline assigned by administrator
- Other absences as determined by the administration
Listed below are excused absences, if official documentation is necessary. These official absences will not be included in the 13 parent notes and/or un-excused absences permitted in our attendance policy.
- Medical, dental or legal appointments
- Quarantine of the home
- Death of a relative
- Needed at home due to absence of parents or guardians
- Observance of religious holidays
- Emergency or circumstances which constitute a good and sufficient reason for missing school
The goal of the Delaware Area Career Center is to prepare students for the world of work. It is our belief that being on time to school helps develop good habits that will transfer to the work setting.
Students will be marked late-to-school if they report to class within the first 30 minutes of the scheduled class time. Delays and transportation issues from home school will be considered excused due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Discipline for lates to school will be assigned for the semester as follows:
5 Lates to School: 1 Saturday School and loss of parking privileges for 1 week.
9 Lates to School: 2 Saturday Schools and loss of parking privileges for 2 weeks.
12 Lates to School: 2 days of Suspension Alternative Program (SAP) and loss of parking privileges for the semester.
Late to school totals for discipline purposes will reset to zero at the beginning of each semester.
All work missed is to be made up by the student, regardless of the reason for the absence. Students are required to make up hours and/or program competencies for labs by the end of each quarter. Students are responsible for working with their instructors to determine what assignments are to be completed and the date the work must be turned in to the instructor. As a general rule, students will be given one day per day of excused absence to complete all work missed. For unexcused absences the student will be expected to make-up missed work so as not to miss concepts, but credit will not be given.
Pre-Arranged Absence Forms are to be picked up and approved by an Administrator prior to being presented to individual instructors.
- Pre-arranged absences require at least a 3-day notice prior to the absence. Listed below are absences that require a Pre-Arranged Absence Form:
- College visits: students are permitted two pre-arranged college visits per year (junior and senior years). Documentation from the college must be provided upon return in order for the student to be marked not absent.
- Program recruitment.
- Family vacations.
- Home school transportation problems. A student who is absent due to home school transportation problems will only be excused if it is verified with the parent.
- Job shadowing, lab-related training and lab-related job interviews.
- Planned leave of absence due to medical reasons.
A student should report to the Attendance Office with a written excuse to obtain an admission slip upon return from absence. The excuse must include the date(s) of absence, the reason for absence(s) and the appropriate signature. The Delaware Area
Career Center reserves the right to validate documentation of absences. Students will be responsible for presenting the admission slip to their teachers throughout the day. Admission slips are to be acquired by the student prior to the start of the school day. Failure to get an admission slip may result in disciplinary action.
- Truancy
- Absences with no documentation
- Other absences as determined by the administration
Parents will be notified and intervention plans may be necessary in the event excessive absences occur.


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Rihanna stunned on the streets of Brazil during the last few games of the World Cup last week, stepping out in several super fashionable styles.
One of my favorite RiRi looks was the black jumpsuit she rocked with a jean jacket, Manolo heels and a pop-of-red lipstick. It's a perfectly simple yet chic style for a summer night, and she wore it flawlessly–Mostly because it's an easy outfit you can't really mess up.
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Click on the pictures to see some impressive 360° aerial imagery taken by Microdrones in Ireland.
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Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He that believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die." (John 11:25)
Although Easter represents Christ's resurrection and has nothing to do with the Easter Bunny or jelly beans and colored eggs, I enjoy using them in my creations. And because you probably do too, I've posted a bunch for you to use and share with your friends. Enjoy!


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Ghostie's Weekly Digest: Facebook's rumored censorship tool and more
In many other parts of the world, the holiday season has officially begun. Thanksgiving was just yesterday in the US and Black Friday has become a global frenzy, reminding us that in less than a month, our close ones would better find something underneath their Christmas trees (on sale or not).
In spite of this global "cheerfulness", however, digital freedom and online privacy are becoming more and more elusive, with anti-democratic measures being taken all around the globe.
Here is the news of the week in brief, brought to you by CyberGhost VPN, the always at-hand solution to bypass censorship or surveillance:
Facebook reportedly built a censorship tool to return to China
According to the NY Times, the social network has quietly developed software to suppress posts from appearing in people's news feeds in specific geographic areas.
The social network giant has restricted content in other countries before, such as Pakistan, Russia and Turkey. China has not been on Facebook's map since 2009 because of the government's strict rules around censorship.
Speaking of China, on a funnier note…
Chinese websites have again blocked searches for "Fatty Kim the Third", as many Chinese mockingly call North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with China's foreign ministry saying it did not approve of ridiculing foreign leaders, according to reuters.com.


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Boshar, Oman – Chris Froome of Britain won the fifth stage of the Tour of Oman cycle race on Friday to retain the overall leader's red jersey.
At the end of the 144 kilometre stage from from Al Alam Palace in Muscat to Boshar, Sky team rider Froome crossed the line half a wheel's length ahead of Spain's Alberto Contador, with another Spaniard, Joaquim Rodriguez, who won Thursday's fourth stage, a close third.
In the overall standings, with one stage to go, Froome is 27 seconds ahead of Contador and 39 seconds clear of Australia's Caddel Evans, who drops back to third.
The race ends on Saturday with the sixth and final stage, another 144km ride, from Hawit Nagam park in the south of the emirate, and finishes in Muscat along the Matrah corniche. – Sapa-AFP


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CFP: The King James Bible and the World It Made
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Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion
Invites you to a conference celebrating the
The King James Bible and the World It Made, 1611-2011
April 7-9, 2011
Baylor University
Click Here for Call for Papers, due December 31, 2010 (this has been extended from the original November 15th deadline)
King James 2011
In 1611, England issued its official translation of the complete Bible, a masterful work that laid the foundation for an emerging Christian culture in the English-speaking world. At the time, it was not obvious that the new translation would have the impact that it did, but it was soon clear that the King James Bible would overcome its competitors, as it provided a magnificent new standard by which all later works would be judged. It would indelibly mark the literature and culture of England, America, and all regions across the globe touched by Britain's empire. From small rural churches to great halls of power, the ideas and words of the King James Version helped form a new culture rooted in the Bible: the modern culture of the English-speaking world.
To celebrate and reflect upon the incomparable influence of the King James Bible, Baylor University will host "The King James Bible and the World It Made, 1611-2011," on April 7-9, 2011. Organized by Baylor's Institute for Click for Call for Papers due December 31, 2010 (this has been extended from the original November 15th deadline)
Call for Papers King James 2011
The year 2011 marks the four hundredth anniversary of one of the landmark events in the history of Christianity: the publication of the King James Bible.
Studies of Religion, this conference will be one of the preeminent international events recognizing this auspicious moment in the history of Anglo-American and world Christianity. It will assemble distinguished scholars from around the globe to consider the history and ramifications of the Bible in English.
Major conference themes will include the way that the King James Bible created a common literary and religious culture in the English-speaking world; the significance of vernacular translation for Christian growth and development; and the challenges posed by recent declines in biblical literacy and the end of the King James's dominance as the Bible translation for English-speaking Christians.
Confirmed Speakers Include:
Robert Alter (University of California, Berkeley)
David Bebbington (University of Stirling)
Philip Jenkins (Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion)
Laura Knoppers (Penn State University)
Alister E. McGrath (Kings College, London)
Mark Noll (University of Notre Dame)
Lamin Sanneh (Yale University)
N.T. Wright (University of St. Andrews)
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- David Sanford at: November 18, 2010 at 8:27 PM said...
For important groundbreaking news about the 1611 King James Version Bible, be sure to visit the new http://www.credocommunications.net/1611KJVLeafBook website.
The authors have compiled a worldwide census of extant copies of the original first printing of the 1611 King James Version (sometimes referred to as the "He" Bible). For decades, many authorities have estimated only around 50 copies of that first printing exist. The real number is quite different!
The authors also have discovered how much the first KJV Bibles sold for back in 1611.
For more information, you're invited to contact Donald L. Brake, Sr., PhD, Dean Emeritus, Multnomah Biblical Seminary, at email@example.com or one of his colleagues, David Sanford, at email@example.com.
- C.P.O. at: November 19, 2010 at 11:32 AM said...
I would go, but I don't recognize the names of any of those presenters. ;)


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Eye Exams
An eye examination determines if there are any pre-existing or potential vision problems. Eye exams may also reveal the presence of many non-eye diseases. Many systemic diseases can affect the eyes, and since the blood vessels on the retina are observed during the exam, certain problems may be uncovered (e.g., high blood pressure or diabetes).
An eye examination is a battery of tests performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist assessing vision and ability to focus on and discern objects, as well as other tests and examinations pertaining to the eyes. Health care professionals often recommend that all people should have periodic and thorough eye examinations as part of routine primary care, especially since many eye diseases are asymptomatic.
Eye examinations may detect potentially treatable blinding eye diseases, ocular manifestations of systemic disease, or signs of tumours or other anomalies of the brain
Basic examination
External examination of eyes consists of inspection of the eyelids, surrounding tissues and palpebral fissure. Palpation of the orbital rim may also be desirable, depending on the presenting signs and symptoms. The conjunctiva and sclera can be inspected by having the individual look up, and shining a light while retracting the upper or lower eyelid. The cornea and iris may be similarly inspected.
Visual acuity
Visual acuity is the eye's ability to detect fine details and is the quantitative measure of the eye's ability to see an in-focus image at a certain distance. The standard definition of normal visual acuity (20/20 or 6/6 vision) is the ability to resolve a spatial pattern separated by a visual angle of one minute of arc. The terms 20/20 and 6/6 are derived from standardized sized objects that can be seen by a "person of normal vision" at the specified distance. For example, if one can see at a distance of 20 ft an object that normally can be seen at 20 ft, then one has 20/20 vision. If one can see at 20 ft what a normal person can see at 40 ft, then one has 20/40 vision. Put another way, suppose you have trouble seeing objects at a distance and you can only see out to 20 ft what a person with normal vision can see out to 200 feet, then you have 20/200 vision. The 6/6 terminology is more commonly used in Europe and Australia, and represents the distance in meters. This is often measured with a Snellen chart.
Pupil function
An examination of pupilary function includes inspecting the pupils for equal size (1 mm or less of difference may be normal), regular shape, reactivity to light, and direct and consensual accommodation. These steps can be easily remembered with the mnemonic PERRLA (D+C): PupilsEqual and Round; Reactive to Light and Accommodation (Direct and Consensual).
A swinging-flashlight test may also be desirable if neurologic damage is suspected. The swinging-flashlight test is the most useful clinical test available to a general physician for the assessment of optic nerve anomalies. This test detects the afferent pupil defect, also referred to as the Marcus Gunn pupil. It is conducted in a semidarkened room. In a normal reaction to the swinging-flashlight test, both pupils constrict when one is exposed to light. As the light is being moved from one eye to another, both eyes begin to dilate, but constrict again when light has reached the other eye.
If there is an efferent defect in the left eye, the left pupil will remain dilated regardless of where the light is shining, while the right pupil will respond normally. If there is an afferent defect in the left eye, both pupils will dilate when the light is shining on the left eye, but both will constrict when it is shining on the right eye. This is because the left eye will not respond to external stimulus (afferent pathway) but can still receive neural signals from the brain (efferent pathway) to constrict.
If there is a unilateral small pupil with normal reactivity to light, it is unlikely that a neuropathy is present. However, if accompanied by ptosis of the upper eyelid, this may indicate Horner's syndrome.
If there is a small, irregular pupil that constricts poorly to light, but normally to accommodation, this is an Argyll Robertson pupil.
Ocular motility
Ocular motility should always be tested, especially when patients complain of double vision or physicians suspect neurologic disease. First, the doctor should visually assess the eyes for deviations that could result from strabismus, extraocular muscle dysfunction, or palsy of the cranial nerves innervating the extraocular muscles. Saccades are assessed by having the patient move his or her eye quickly to a target at the far right, left, top and bottom. This tests for saccadic dysfunction whereupon poor ability of the eyes to "jump" from one place to another may impinge on reading ability and other skills, whereby the eyes are required to fixate and follow a desired object.
Slow tracking, or "pursuits" are assessed by the 'follow my finger' test, in which the examiner's finger traces an imaginary "double-H", which touches upon the eight fields of gaze. These eight fields of gaze test the extraocular muscles: inferior, superior, lateral and medial rectus muscles, as well as the superior and inferior oblique muscles.
Visual field (confrontation) testing
Testing the visual fields consists of confrontation field testing in which each eye is tested separately to assess the extent of the peripheral field.
To perform the test, the individual occludes one eye while fixated on the examiner's eye with the non-occluded eye. The patient is then asked to count the number of fingers that are briefly flashed in each of the four quadrants. This method is preferred to the wiggly finger test that was historically used because it represents a rapid and efficient way of answering the same question: is the peripheral visual field affected?
Common problems of the visual field include scotoma (area of reduced vision), hemianopia (half of visual field lost), homonymous quadrantanopia (involving both eyes) and bitemporal hemianopia.
Intraocular pressure
Intraocular pressure (IOP) can be measured by Tonometry devices designed to measure the outflow (and resistance to outflow) of the aqueous humour from the eye.
Close inspection of the anterior eye structures and ocular adnexa are often done with a slit lamp machine. A small beam of light that can be varied in width, height, incident angle, orientation and colour, is passed over the eye. Often, this light beam is narrowed into a vertical "slit", during slit-lamp examination. The examiner views the illuminated ocular structures, through an optical system that magnifies the image of the eye.
This allows inspection of all the ocular media, from cornea to vitreous, plus magnified view of eyelids, and other external ocular related structures. Fluorescein staining before slit lamp examination may reveal corneal abrasions or herpes simplex infection.
The binocular slit-lamp examination provides stereoscopic magnified view of the eye structures in striking detail, enabling exact anatomical diagnoses to be made for a variety of eye conditions.
Also ophthalmoscopy and gonioscopy examinations can also be performed through the slit lamp when combined with special lenses. These lenses include the Goldmann 3-mirror lens, gonioscopy single-mirror/ Zeiss 4-mirror lens for (ocular) anterior chamber angle structures and +90D lens, +78D lens, +66D lens & Hruby (-56D) lens, the examination of retinal structures is accomplished.
Ophthalmoscopic examination may include visually magnified inspection of the internal eye structures and also assessment of the quality of the eye's red reflex.
Ophthalmoscopy allows the one to look directly at the retina and other tissue at the back of the eye. This is best done after the pupil has been dilated with eye drops. A limited view can be obtained through an undilated pupil, in which case best results are obtained with the room darkened and the patient looking towards the far corner.
The appearance of the optic disc and retinal vasculature are the main focus of examination during ophthalmoscopy. Anomalies in the appearance of these internal ocular structures may indicate eye disease or condition.
A red reflex can be seen when looking at a patient's pupil through a direct ophthalmoscope. This part of the examination is done from a distance of about 50 cm and is usually symmetrical between the two eyes. An opacity may indicate a cataract.
Eye exams for children
Children should have their first eye exam at 6 months old. If a parent suspects something is wrong an ophthalmologist or optometrist can check even earlier.
Early eye exams are important because children need the following basic visual skills for learning:
- Near vision
- Distance vision: Tumbling E chart, Landolt C chart
- Eye teaming (binocularity)
- Eye movement
- Accommodation (focusing skills)
- Peripheral vision
- Eye–hand coordination
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This information is presented for education purposes, to make it easy for you to explore your vision correction options. HOWEVER, no matter how reliable information on this or any website may be, there is no substitute for a professional examination of your eyes and a face-to-face discussion of your unique situation. If you are experiencing any difficulty with your vision, you should schedule an eye examination.


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