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Dental Implants Types, Process and Benefits
A Dental implant is also known as an endosseous fixture or implant. It is metal frame or post that is positioned with the surgery into the jawbone beneath the gums. They come in different heights, sizes as well as types. An expert of dental implants can help you identify which alternative is good for you.
Types of Dental Implants
Subperiosteal implant
It is used for those patients who do not have healthy jawbone or who don't want to have a bone augmentation process in order to rebuild it.
Endosteal implant
This type of implant can be placed in the jawbone. It is made of titanium. The shape of this implant looks like a small screw.
Process of Implant
With the implants, you will be able to correct your oral health issues such as bad breath, bad teeth, gum disease, missing teeth, failing teeth. Whether, you would like to live your life denture-free or you replace all your teeth, multiple teeth or a single tooth, you can do. Check out our process of implants below:
- Implant placement
- Attachment of the abutment
- The prosthetic work
- Maintenance
Benefit of Implants
Renew Your Self-Confidence as well as Restore Self-Esteem
This procedure helps you feel great and confident about yourself as implants enable you to smile, laugh as well as eat without any embarrassment.
Improve your Appearance
A big benefit is that they can preserve your bone as well as prevent further collapse of the structure of the face, and thus improve your appearance.
Be Comfortable in Every Situation
With dental implants, you will be able to drink, sleep, eat, brush and floss as they are 100% permanent.
Get Instant Results
Doctors are able to replace your failing or missing teeth with beautiful, new implant-supported restorations with a small process. Make sure that every case is different, thus we provide you an accurate timeframe for long replacement teeth.
Follow-Up and Maintenance
As discussed earlier, the implants provide you a lifelong, permanent smile, and it's imperative to protect that smile. You must keep regular care for your implants by flossing, brushing and also regular cleanings and checkups.
Improve Your Quality of Life
They allow both your mouth function and smile to be very natural, which results in increased confidence as well as comfort when eating, speaking, and smiling. If partials and dentures are replaced with the implant-supported teeth, your lifestyle will be enhanced. As you can easily eat all foods and you can smile and speak easily!
They enhance your life by…
- Never need to take out bridges or dentures again!
- Enhancing eating habits instantly
- Reducing destructive as well as unsightly metal clasps common with the use of partial dentures
- Reducing messy adhesives
The dental implants are very affordable because they do not require to be replaced. Moreover, you will not require any special cleaning tools or agents in order to maintain them. You just need to do regular flossing as well as brushing.
Solutions of Dental implant
Every tooth is replaced with 1 implant per tooth. However, if you want to replace several missing teeth, there are other solutions. According to need, 2 to 4 implants may already restore your lower or upper jaw with a set of fixed teeth.


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Yes, PuppetMaster can be set up to make any kind of creature follow it's animation.
The ragdoll creation tool (BipedRagdollCreator) included was designed for bipeds though, but it can still be used to do most of the work of setting up a quadruped ragdoll.
Using the RagdollEdior will simplify making adjustments to the colliders and joints.
Tails and other non-bipedal body parts need to be set up manually though. Just add Rigidbodies, colliders and joints (if ConfigurableJoints are too complicated, use CharacterJoints, then select the root and do GameObject/Convert To ConfigurableJoints). Then after you have set up PuppetMaster, you can expand it's "Muscles" array and add the tail joints manually there.
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Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FWPSAW3214, 'Join band saw blades'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Join band saw blades' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1. Prepare for joining
1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
1.2 Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
1.3 Remove band saw blades from machinery.
1.4 Plan joining process in line with work order.
2. Join or repair band saw blade
2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all maintenance and repair processes.
2.2 Obtain saw blank and cut to length or cut existing blade at weld defect.
2.3 Trim ends to obtain correct back alignment and pitch and/or shape to assist metal penetration.
2.4 Set up ends to specified tolerances in welder.
2.5 Apply weld to ensure metal penetrates through blade thickness and protect from accidental contact.
2.6 Grind surplus weld material from blade without burning or annealing metal.
2.7 Finish blade to eliminate bumps in blade surface.
2.8 Identify damaged blades or those with or sub-standard joins and dispose of these in line with environmental protection practices.
2.9 Package band saw for protection during return to service.
2.10 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.


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Paris themed rugs. Some of you may never think that a theme in the room can give a very deep impression on every visitor who comes to the house.
Although it looks so easy to do, in reality it is not that easy you need to prepare the theme really carefully and it will also help if you have some references and also creative minds.
If you currently want a new interior design, maybe you can try to use Paris city as the theme in your room.
One of the things that will make the room has the impression of a very powerful theme is the carpet or rugs, Rugs and carpets may lie beneath the floor and sometimes be neglected by everyone but this is precisely the reason why the carpet has such great influence.
Paris-themed carpets can be easily found now, you can buy them in various interior stores or even directly order them on the manufacturer. Here are some examples of Paris-themed carpet designs that you can use.
Postcard style rugs
Classic and natural impression can be found through the Paris-themed carpet with postcard design.
This is rarely found and of course its artistic value will be very high when combined with various other supporting furniture such as classic tables and chairs, wooden walls and floors.
Old model rugs with postcard designs that only use black and brown will make the atmosphere more comfortable in your room.
Photo urban style rugs
Paris city description can also appear on the carpet design that are using urban style rugs, this will give the impression of a very original urban portrait and can make your room look more modern.
This types of rugs is perfect if you have a small interior and want it to look modern and contemporary.
Abstract style rugs
Images with Paris city with abstract design can be the right choice for a Paris-themed carpet in your room if you want your room to look more neutral.
However be aware that this rugs should not be combined with the use of furniture with a single style because carpet like this has a universal look.
Although in this case there is no definite combination, but it would be nice if you adjust the color selection on the carpet to make it more similar to your room.
Most people are not aware that using the right and suitable rugs will not only give your home interior a much more appealing design but also comfortable feel as well.
Due to this reason rugs tends to be ignored completely by many home owner.
However, in reality having the right rugs will make your home looks even more stylish and elegant.
It will also give a more comfortable feel that will not appear if you are not applying rugs into your home interior.
Therefore, if you want to apply a Paris style home interior design then consider yourself to apply a Paris themed rugs to give better results.


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Author, Kevin Howard, CRIS, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Construction Group
If the title of this article gave you a good chuckle, you most likely have bid a job somewhere near a body of water; then, found out you need U.S. Longshore and Harbor (USL&H) Workers' Compensation coverage. You were surely not the first one to overlook this requirement and you definitely will not be the last.
History of USL&H
Let's begin with a USL&H history lesson to understand why it was implemented, nearly 100 years ago.
The U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act was implemented in 1927 to provide compensation to an employee if an injury or death occurred upon navigable waters of the US - including any adjoining pier, wharf, dry dock, terminal, building-way, marine railway or other adjoining area customarily used by an employer in loading, unloading, repairing, dismantling or building a vessel.
The act's passage compensated maritime workers, including most dock workers and ship builders that were not covered by the Jones Act ( 46 U.S.C. 30004), which only covered seamen, not those who worked in maritime-support industries. Therefore, USL&H workers' compensation was intended to protect those employees who would otherwise not be covered.
Moving forward to present day, to avoid conflict, project owners and general contractors alike require subcontractors and vendors to provide USL&H coverage if projects are close to navigable waters.
Does Every Insurance Carrier Offer USL&H Coverage?
The answer is no. Not every workers' compensation carrier is filed to offer USL&H. Depending on the industry, classification codes and payroll size, there is most likely only a handful of options available. With that said, it's important to know who those insurance carriers are if you plan on bidding a project that requires USL&H.
Acquiring USL&H Coverage
The first move to acquiring a USL&H policy is to call an insurance representative that has experience in this area. Then, you can develop a game plan that will help you navigate within the USL&H marketplace.
As an eleven-year Best Practices Agency, Rancho Mesa can assist with your USL&H needs. We have been helping clients in the construction field for over 20 years. Contact Rancho Mesa at (619) 937-0164 for more information about this type of policy.


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IronMaster Crunch Situp Attachement for Super Bench
The IronMaster Super Bench Crunch Situp Attachment is the perfect addition to your arsenal of home gym equipment. This attachment perfectly integrates with the Ironmaster Super Bench and allows for even more versatility to perform a variety of different abdominal exercises. With the seamless integration of this attachment, you can perform abdominal exercises with a wide range of intensities, angles, and difficulties. In addition to allowing you to perform numerous abdominal exercises, this attachment provides you with the support to enable you to do steep angled decline presses.
- Attaches easily to Super Bench spine with the pull pin with various positions to fit any height user.
- Locks you in place securely and is easy on the lower back with the slightly elevated knee position.
- Perfect position for abdominal training.
- Also assists in steep angled decline presses.
- Works with all IronMaster bench models, old and new


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Photo ID now required for voting in Texas
AUSTIN, June 26, 2013 – Texas Secretary of State John Steen today annoJunced that photo identification will now be required when voting in Texas elections. His announcement follows a decision Tuesday by the U.S. Supreme Court that cleared the way for photo ID requirements in Texas, originally passed by the Texas Legislature in 2011, to take effect.
"My office is committed to making sure Texans have all the information they need to vote, including what forms of identification they need now that photo ID requirements are in effect," said Secretary Steen.
A voter will be required to show one of the following forms of photo identification at the polling location before the voter will be permitted to cast a vote:
Election identification certificates are now available only for voters who do not already have a required form of photo identification. There is no fee for the certificate. Information on how to obtain an election identification certificate can be found at www.dps.texas.gov. You may also contact DPS by telephone at (512) 424-2600.
To review frequently asked questions and answers, visit www.votetexas.gov.
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A group of senior-level bank representatives, consisting of Senior Commercial Loan Officers, CRA Officers and Community Development Officers from BB&T, Industrial Bank, PNC Bank, Revere Bank, Sonabank, TD Bank and Wells Fargo attended a Forum hosted by FSC First, in collaboration with several of the County's economic development leaders, at their offices in Largo, MD. The purpose of the Forum was to highlight prevailing opportunities for public-private financing.
Click here to view the full presentation from our panelists.
L to R: Ebony Stocks (PGCEDC), Donny James (Revenue Authority), Howard Ways (Redevelopment Authority), Shelly Gross-Wade (FSC First), Dawn Medley (FSC First), Tom Himler (Office of the County Executive) and Antonio Doss (SBA)
Shelly M. Gross-Wade, President & CEO of FSC First, presented opening remarks and thanked the audience of approximately 50 bank, economic and community development leaders for accepting the invitation to learn about opportunities for financing on key economic development projects in the County.
Tom Himler, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Budget, Finance, Economic Development and Administration, highlighted the County's competitive economic factors and presented an optimistic Economic Outlook, including targeted "generational" projects and redevelopment projects for the County, that represent more than $9 Billion in economic development activity. He concluded his presentation by stating, "The foundation has been set for the continuation of a tremendous economic development period. Generational projects include the regional medical facility planned for Largo, the MGM National Harbor Resort in Oxon Hill, the FBI headquarters — all will have catalytic impact for decades into the future. We [the County Administration] are willing to enter into public-private partnerships with the private sector to bring these and other projects to fruition."
Jim Coleman, President & CEO of the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation, presented the tipping points for a hyper growth economy, including the recent results of an economic index survey and highlighted the targeted industry sectors that are expanding and relocating in the County.
A panel comprised of Donny James, Chief Real Estate Officer of the Prince George's County Revenue Authority; Howard Ways, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority of Prince George's County; and Dawn R. Medley, Vice President of Business Financing Programs — presented several planned projects, in excess of $1 Billion, requiring public and private financing, in the short term, that ranged from $5,000,000 to more than $175,000,000.
In recognition that the background of every growing and successful community is dependent upon its Main Street and small business, SBA Updates were presented by Antonio Doss, District Director — SBA Washington Metro Area. Mr. Doss commented that he was "pleased to report that SBA lending in the County is trending upwards, as the County ranked #4 in number of loans approved by SBA and #2 in dollar amount of loans approved in the Metro Area — only behind Loudoun County, VA.
Mr. Doss announced the SBA continues to implement new initiatives to support participating lenders. He highlighted the new Business Loan Assistance and Support Team (BLAST) Program that was created to provide immediate counseling and technical support to borrowers who have become delinquent on their SBA guaranteed loan. He stated this early stage intervention is designed to provide solutions that could potentially avoid the lender having to liquidate the defaulted borrower. He also announced the Emerging Leaders Program which is a 7-month intensive business management training program that requires business owners and managers to attend 3-hour training sessions bi-weekly to enhance their business knowledge and aptitude.
Kathryn Clay, Chairman of FSC First, thanked Shelly Gross-Wade and FSC First for hosting the event that gave the bank partners direct access to the County's decision makers. She stated this should be an annual event for the opportunity to receive updates on the economic climate of the County and prevailing opportunities for public-private partnerships.
"As Chairman of FSC First, it gives FSC more visibility, allows us to let everyone know the good things we are doing, and allows everybody to know how much we've increased our lending and leveraged the dollars we have to really support businesses in the County," said Clay. "It allows us, in a more intimate fashion, to know what's going on in the County. This [event] reinforces to the bank partners that we need to be more engaged."
You can watch a video of the event below!


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Email is the abbreviated term for electronic mail. This is a store and forward system of sending, receiving messages or letters over electronic communication systems, primarily computers. Like instant messaging, email predates the inception of the Internet. MIT was one of the first groups to create a form of electronic mail in the early 1960s with their Compatible Time-Sharing System. This system allowed multiple users to log on to the system and create and store files online on disk. Email formally started in 1965 as a different way for people to communicate to each other.
While writing an email is fairly easy, there is actually a format for writing and email and sending it through use of the Internet and a computer. There are two major sections in an email session. There is the header and the body. The header contains information such as the sender, the receiver, and other information important to the email. The body of the email is the message itself much the same as it is in a handwritten letter. The body of the letter sometimes contains the signature block where a person's name can be found.
The header of an email contains other pieces of information in addition to the name of the sender and the receiver. In the header there is a section that a person may copy the message to another person. There are two ways to copy a message to another person. There is what is called a cc, which basically stands for carbon copy. Then there is a bcc, this stands for blind carbon copy. This means that the receiver cannot see to whom the message is being copied and sent. The body of the email is pretty simple. This is the content of the message or letter and the sender usually types in a box provided. The sender can have his/her signature automatically entered into all email messages or can choose to add it manually to each message. There are some email programs that allow you to change font colour and style to add flair to your email, while others do not allow any changes to be made.


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Sana'a (GPA) – A deployment of Ugandan soldiers would further solidify the Saudi coalition's failure to rally support from key branches of Yemen's military. Sudan again came under pressure last week to withdraw troops from Yemen when pictures depicting yet another failure surfaced on social media. Yemen's Army and Popular Committees — who control most […]Read More
Tel Aviv (MEMO) – Israeli Housing Minister Yoav Galant has called for Syrian regime President Bashar Al-Assad to be assassinated, Sky News reported. Israeli media reported that Al-Assad has left his presidential palace yesterday morning accompanied by a Russian military convoy for fear of an American strike, reports Russia has denied. In preparation for a possible US-led strike on Syria, Russia […]Read More


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Local Law Firms Home > Drunk Driving News > Class-Action Filed Against Utah by Drunk Driving Arrest Victims
Did you know?
Many states have drunk driving laws that authorize law enforcement officials to seize licenses.
The Administrative License Revocation (ALR) laws in force in many states allow police officers making a DUI stop to seize licenses at the scene itself, if the driver fails a sobriety test or refuses to take it.


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Warning signs:
People who are at risk for attempting suicide frequently talk about their thoughts with others, sometimes in off-handed, frustrated or even joking ways.
A sudden change in future plans, giving things away, or talk like, "after I'm gone," or "when I leave."
Noticeable changes in daily routine such as eating, sleeping or overall behavior, etc.
The risk is even higher if: If a person has attempted suicide before, or has exhibited dangerous behaviors such as cutting, binge drinking or drug use, or has lost another friend or family member within the last year.
If the "person" I am worried about is really me:
Talk about how you are feeling right away to a counselor, parent, teacher, clergy person, or other responsible adult who can take action to help you.
Remember that help is available!
Call a local crisis hotline or Samaritans Hotline number.
The Samaritans: (Fall River/New Bedford area)
New Bedford Crisis Center:
National: (For Web site visitors outside of our area.)
Call the Covenant House "Nine Line" at
For parents: A very good, thorough, source of information about the dangers of suicide by The American Academy of Pediatrics:
: A web site (posted by an individual) to help those at risk, their families and loved ones to understand suicide. - http://suicidal.com/
If you are worried about someone else who has indicated that they are thinking about suicide:
Learn the difference between facts and
. Talking about suicide with someone at risk
does not
prompt him or her to consider suicide even more. That is a myth.
A young person's thoughts about committing suicide
will not
"go away" if you avoid talking about it. That is a myth.
Children and teens that have either attempted suicide in the past, who may be threatening to do so now,
are not
just looking for attention. That is a myth. It is very important to seek professional help immediately.
If you are a parent or
adult, talk with the young person at risk and seek professional help immediately.
If someone you care about is considering suicide, listen to him or her, express to them your concern, stay calm, stay close and seek help.
For parents: A very good, thorough, source of information about the dangers of suicide by The American Academy of Pediatrics:


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Happy November! For some of our readers, this year's Thanksgiving will be the first of life after college. In addition to the countless joys, warm memories, exciting aspirations, and necessary challenges that I get to wake up to every day, I am particularly grateful for my recent experiences, both paid and volunteer-based, in working with nonprofit organizations in New York City. I don't think there's a better time for post-grads to engage themselves in community service than during the incredibly formative weeks and months following commencement—And while such service does require a certain amount of discipline, physical effort, planning, and patience, this is the sort of work that leads to the best kind of exhaustion at the end of the day: tired but motivated, sleepy but satisfied, ready for bed but, also, ready for the next day's opportunity to help out, give back, and grow into a more complete, generous, and ambitious person.
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As a licensed car dealer and exporter, with offices in Germany, Dubai, China and the United States, we can arrange to ship your car from the US or any location worldwide to Germany. Car shipping to Germany is easy – All services are performed by the same company, no agent or other representatives to deal with. From negotiating the best dealer price, verifying vehicle & seller information to VIP Car Checks, Berlin Motors is your German vehicle import solution.
We'll not only assist you in arranging for vehicle relocation and importation but can also provide vehicle homologation services for your vehicle after arrival in Germany Germany. If requested, we can provide the conversion for MOT full acceptance including all necessary reports.
If you're ready to get started with shipping your car to Germany, request a quote today! We guarantee a response within 24 hours.
Berlin Motors, in association with global shippers, can arrange for the safe and secure delivery of your vehicle to Germany. We can provide additional transport or transfer within Germany. Alternatively, you can pick up the vehicle at our offices in Berlin, Duisburg, Bremerhaven, Hamburg or Bremen.
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Grant 3rd MACP in Pay Level 9 to Station Masters - NFIR requests to Railway Board
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
Affiliated to :
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)
No.IV//MACPS/09/Part II
Dated: 28/01/2018
The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi
Dear Sir,
Sub: Reckoning Grade Pay Rs. 4200/Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix as entry Grade Pay for granting financial upgradation under MACPS to Station Masters category in Railways-reg.
Ref: (i) NFIR's PNM Item No. 15/2017.
(ii) Railway Board's letter No. PCVII/2016/RSRP/2 dated 02/08/2016
[Annexure-B Note 2/RBE No. 93/2016].
(iii) Railway Board's letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 10/06/2009.
(iv) NFIR's letter No. IV/NFIR/MACPS/2009/Part II dated 28/08/2017 & 04/01/2018.
Federation invites kind attention of the Railway Board to NFIR's PNM item No.15/2017, demanding reckoning of GP 4200/Level 6 as entry grade pay for granting financial upgradation under MACPS to the Station Master category. The agenda item, when discussed on 13/14.11.2017, the Official Side conveyed that the matter was under examination in Board's office.
The Federation has however come across with a letter issued by the Railway Board vide No.PC-V/2009/ACP/5/CR dated 11/12/2017, wherein clarification has been sent to the GM, Central Railway that reckoning GP 4200/- as entry grade pay for the purpose of MACPS is not feasible of acceptance, as this view has been taken by the Railway Board with reference to Item No.31 of Board's letter No.PC-V/99/l/l/l dated 19/02/2002.
Federation however contends that the post of ASM in GP 2800/- stood abolished and upgraded to GP 4200/- through merger, pursuant to acceptance of recommendation of the 7 th CPC. The designation of the ASM in GP 2800/- has also been abolished altogether. Secondly, the point of reference vide Board's letter dated 19/02/2002 (Item No.31) is not at all relevant in this case and on the other hand the condition mentioned in para 5 of Annexure to Board's letter No.PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 10/06/2009 is relevant and needed to be followed.
NFIR therefore requests the Railway Board to consider the above facts and issue instructions to the Zonal Railways to grant 3rd financial upgradation to the Station Masters in pay Level - 9 on completion of 30 years of regular service duly treating Grade Pay 4200/- as entry grade.
Copy of the instruction issued may be endorsed to the Federation.
Yours faithfully
(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary
Copy to the Executive Director, PC-I, Railway Board, Metro Bhavan, DFCC Building, Pragati Maidan, Metro Bhavan, New Delhi for information and necessary action please.
Copy to the General Secretaries of Zonal Unions of NFIR.
Media Centre/NFIR.
File No. 15/2017 (PNM)
Source : NFIR


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The Primal Method: Phase Two
Regular price
PDF will be available for instant download after purchase and a copy will be emailed to you.
This is Phase TWO of the Primal Method - geared towards building strength, optimizing gains made from a hypertrophy program, conditioning your body to consistently handle heavy weight, and ideal for lifters who wish to transition from off season training into a meet prep/peaking phase.
For Competitors: Phase Two is meant to be ran ~12 weeks out from a meet
-9 Day training split spanning the length of 6 1/2 weeks (45 days)
-Exclusive comprehensive video library demonstrating the 110+ exercises included in this program
-Secondary Lift Archive of over 30+ exercises
-Accessory Exercise Database of over 70+ exercises
-Easy to read format and links directly to How To videos on every exercise
Co-developed and tested by elite powerlifters Gina Aversa and Chris Bridgeford - The Primal Method is a 9 day training split spanning over the course of 6.5 weeks. This is the exact protocol used by Gina in order to break the All-Time World record in the 165lb class and total 1282 and was used by Chris in order to total 2144 in the 242lb weight class.
BUT we recognize that not every lifter has the same needs, what works for us may not work for you. SO in order to allow more lifters to benefit from the program we created, we did NOT make this a one size fits all plan.
The Primal Method allows you to be your own coach - using a semi-customizable format, we guide you through how to customize the program to best fit your needs. In our secondary lift archive, we breakdown which exercises to choose based on your personal weaknesses.
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Dear Runnerlovers,
Today, I did every runners favorite thing in the world; I went to Fleet Feet. I bought a new pair of Nike Zoom Verona 10's, a handful of fruity Honey Stinger gels and some hot-pink race socks!! Even though its only been less than a day, I have a good feeling about these new sneakers. Tonight, I ran ten miles, did some strides, and my feet feel terrific. Hank, fitted me for my sneakers and taught me a cool new way to lace them. Bring the lace from the outside to the inside of the top hole, on the same side. Do this to both sides, then pull the laces through the loop of the opposite side, as if you were lacing your sneakers regularly. I never would have thought about this if Hank hadn't made the recommendation. I felt like a queen, having someone else put my sneakers on, lace them up, unlace and then take them off. I'm getting ready to run the Boiler Maker 15k this upcoming weekend with my sister for some fun! Last year, we ran together and had the best time ever. We wore matching outfits, finished together pretty strong, there were different bands jamming at every mile, we had popsicles, received finisher pins and enjoyed snow-cones and drinks afterwards. It's the last year I'll race it under 21, hahah! I hope everyone is having an absolutely amazing day!
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Scraping the barrel
Filed: Tuesday, 12th June 2007
By: Matthew O'Greel
Sheffield United have asked supporters of bitter rivals Sheffield Wednesday to support their so-called 'campaign for justice'.
Blades fans intend to demonstrate against their relegation from the Premiership on the streets of Sheffield tomorrow, after plans to march in London were shelved due to a lack of interest.
But with minimal interest being registered by supporters even in their home town, campaign organiser and Blades fan Richard Batho has turned to followers of Sheffield's other Championship outfit - Sheffield Wednesday - to support the (pointless) cause.
"Hopefully fans from both clubs - United and Wednesday - will turn out because this has the power to affect everyone," Batho told the Sheffield Star. "United supporters must attend in numbers but it would be great to think that everyone from the region, whether they follow us, will also lend us their backing."
Unsurprisingly perhaps the call for unity has tickled supporters of Wednesday who were, on the whole, delighted when the Blades - known by Wednesday fan as 'The Pigs' - were relegated from the Premiership thanks to a final day home defeat to Wigan.
Posters on popular Wednesday messageboard Owls Online have reacted with humour to the call for unity. One poster claimed that "there's more chance of Carlos Tevez turning up as a guest of honour in a West Ham shirt", whilst another added that he "might go - and point, laugh and sing songs such as '10 points and you fooked it up'".
Meanwhile a second smaller gathering is set to take place in London tomorrow lunchtime when Blades fan Sean Bean is set to lead a handful of selected Blades fans into Parliament for a meeting with a small group of MPs.
That group - estimates to be around 20 strong - includes the MP for Sheffield Attercliffe, Clive Betts, who was recently suspended from the House for doctoring offical papers thereby allowing his 'Brazilian rent-boy lover' to remain in the UK.
A photo-call has been set for 11.30am on Victoria Embankment (close to Westminster Pier); TV and radio are both expected to cover the event.
* Sheffield United claim that West Ham United should have been deducted three points instead of being fined £5.5m as a result of being found guily of contravening Premier League rules with regard to Carlos Tevez's contract - a figure that would have (conveniently) seen United relegated instead of the Blades.
However Sheffield's case is undermined by the fact that there is no precedent for such a punishment, and that when they beat West Ham United 3-0 in April, Carlos Tevez played on the opposing side. Coincidentally this was overlooked by the Blades until their relegation was confirmed.
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Dr Jorge Campos Aliaga DDS, Ph D, Associate Professor ESI Barcelona, Master of Implantology School Director, Orthodontic postgraduate, Private practice in Esthetics and...
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Online Videos / Surgery / Sinus Lift / The Classic Sinus Lift Window Technique: Shape, Size, Location and Trends
Thank you for this informative presentation
very informational footage! my pearl of the day! thanks doc campos.
Interesting concepts.
After watching the video I performed the wet gauze technique as described here and it worked wonderfully. Great instructional video. thank you so much!
Yes, the new incision design places exactly over the sinus window!
But don´t worry, the old designs and ideas where developed many years ago, when PRF and microsutures where not available.
When we suture mucosa, we get a tight and hermetic closure, that is completely safe.
Sinus lift surgery has changed because we understand better Schneiderian bone formation potentiality and biologic cementum like PRF and PRGF help us to seal better incision wounds.
Suture materials are better than old silk, and lens magnification also help us to have a better primary healing of our sinus lift procedure.
thanks for the presentation. with the new incision design doesn't this place the incision line very close to the sinus window? in that case u risk loosing your graft in case the incision line opens up for any reason. just a thought. thank u
Congratulations Dr Campos the Gauge Technic is great and that kind of flap...God enlighten you always......
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Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: Complications, Prevention and Future
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Sinus Lift Procedures - A Critical Clinical Review - Part 2
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Tissue Engineering and Platelet Derived Growth Factors: Evidence Based Therapy
Platelet derived growth factors are now routinely utilized in reconstructive therapy. This presentation describes very detailed and evidence based guidelines for clinicians interested in enhancing their abilities in tissue engineering, especially as it relates to bone augmentation. Specifically, while successful bone augmentation requires the standard surgical parameters of space maintenance, low pressure on the grafts and tension-free flap closure, optimization of this goal requires management and enhancement of the local biological conditions with growth factors. Towards that end, platelet concentrates through the constant release of growth factors are able to promote and enhance new vascularization, provide plasma protein, normal lipidemia, as well as increased collagen and fibrin activity.
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Schneiderian Membrane Perforation Rate During Sinus Elevation Using Piezosurgery - Clinical Results of 100 Consecutive Cases
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Sinus Floor Elevation Via the Maxillary Premolar Extraction Socket With Immediate Implant Placement: A Case Series
When immediate implant placement is considered
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In this care report, immediate implant placement with simultaneous osteotome sinus floor elevation is an advantageous
combination of two successfully used techniques. This combined
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Predictability of Simultaneous Implant Placement in the Severely Atrophic Posterior Maxilla: A 9-Year Longitudinal Experience Study of 2,132 Implants Placed into 731 Human Sinus Grafts
Simultaneous implant placement into sinus floor grafts can be a predictable treatment option for patients with at least 1 to 2 mm of vertical residual bone height when
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Latics looking to keep up good record in 2016 at the DW Stadium when Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's Hoops travel to Wigan.
- Latics back at the DW Stadium 11 days after previous home fixture with Birmingham City.
- Gary Caldwell's side hoping to get back to winning way after defeat at Nottingham Forest.
- QPR have lost back-to-back league games after winning their first two.
Sky Bet Championship
Wigan Athletic v Queens Park Rangers
Saturday 27 August, kick-off 3pm
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Latics will look to get back to winning ways on Saturday afternoon as they host QPR at the DW Stadium on a mission to put right the wrongs of last weekend's 4-3 defeat at Nottingham Forest.
Will Grigg netted twice at the City Ground and remains the driving force behind a Latics side that has notched eight goals in four league games, a record bettered only by fellow League One promotion winners Burton Albion.
Will Grigg on the mark against Nottingham Forest.
Such is the embryonic and competitive nature of the Sky Bet EFL Championship table this season, Latics would likely move into the top-half with victory on Saturday, leapfrogging QPR, who currently sit sixth in the league just two points ahead of Latics.
Rangers come into the game on the back of a flying start that has been halted by two defeats in their last two league matches.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's side started the season with a sensational 3-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road and followed it up with a 2-0 win at Cardiff City the next weekend.
However, an 89th minute strike from Josh Scowen saw Barnsley edge out the Rs 3-2 at Oakwell after the visitors had led 2-1 with 16 minutes of the game remaining. Then a shock home defeat to Preston last time out proved a disappointing blow for QPR, who restored some confidence with a midweek win over Rochdale in the EFL Cup Second Round.
Latics remain without David Perkins, Donervon Daniels, Andy Kellett, Reece James and Kyle Knoyle for the fixture with the Rs and it is expected the remainder of Caldwell's squad will be available for selection, including new signing Jordi Gomez who was an unused substitute at Nottingham Forest last weekend.
Jamie Mackie remains injured for QPR.
For QPR, Polish international Ariel Borysiuk could be in line to make his Championship debut after coming through 60 minutes in the EFL Cup midweek. Ben Gladwin (ankle) and Jamie Mackie (ankle) remain unavailable.
You'd imagine there's been a huge reduction in the wage bill at Loftus Road as players from their Premier League stay two years ago, Rob Green, Clint Hill and Junior Hoilett, were all allowed to leave following the expirations of their contracts before Leroy Fer (Swansea City) and Matt Phillips (West Bromwich Albion) were both sold for fees to Premier League clubs.
The Rs lost Leroy Fer to Premier League Swansea City in the summer.
Carefully selected replacements have joined in the form of left back Jake Bidwell - who has impressed so much in recent years for Brentford -, Joel Lynch, who brings central defensive experience from his time in the Championship with Nottingham Forest and latterly Huddersfield Town whilst Jordan Cousins, like Bidwell, also arrived from a London rival in Charlton Athletic, where he'd made over 100 league appearances after coming through the ranks.
Following relegation from the Premier League, QPR set about returning to the top-flight at the first attempt under Chris Ramsey, the manager who had initially taken over on a caretaker basis from Harry Redknapp when the former Spurs boss left the club in the previous campaign.
The departures of Joey Barton, Charlie Austin and Bobby Zamora amongst others left QPR with business to do in their first transfer window back in the Football League. Domestically, they searched for players with Champonship or League One experience, including Latics' James Perch, Swindon Town duo Massimo Luongo and Ben Gladwin and Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Alex Smithies. Equally, the European market was delved into as the Hoops acquired the relatively unheard of attacking duo of Sebastian Polter (FSV Mainz) and Tjaronn Chery (FC Groningen).
By mid-November, the Rs had won just four of their 15 league matches and sat in 13th place in the Championship table, prompting the Loftus Road club to part with Ramsey and appoint Neil Warnock as interim coach as the search for a new manager progressed.
Warnock won two of his four matches in charge before Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was appointed in early December. Hasselbaink didn't win in any of his first seven games in charge, registering his first success at the eighth time of asking as Rotherham United were defeated 3-0 on their own patch.
During January, striker Charlie Austin moved on to Premier League Southampton and was replaced by Conor Washington and Abdenasser E Khayati – both from League One – the latter working with Hasselbaink at Burton Albion in the previous season.
By the end of March, QPR were up to tenth place after a 3-0 win over London rivals Brentford at Loftus Road. However, just two further wins in their final nine matches ended any hopes of a play-off push and the Rs finished the season in 12th place, 14 points off the top six.
QPR have been the dominant side in the 14 previous meetings, with the Rs winning five matches compared to Latics' two, whilst seven draws have been played out.
The first league meeting between the two sides came in September 2001 as Rangers won 2-1 at the JJB Stadium as Ged Brannan diverted into his own goal in the final minute of the game to give Ian Holloway's side the win after Andy Thomson had cancelled out Latics' then club-record signing Tony Dinning's opener.
The last fixture came in May 2014 in an unsuccessful visit Loftus Road as Latics lost 2-1 in the Championship play-off final with now Ranger James Perch giving Latics the lead before Charlie Austin scored twice for the Hoops in what was Latics boss Gary Caldwell's last competitive game as a professional.


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My OLY-Con Rag Contribution
This is a 3-page comic that i drew in April 2005 for the
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What's the world coming to when Jon Anderson can get sampled on last year's Kanye West album – but he's not on the new Yes album? Ah, well – as he used to sing, "Silly human race." After giving Anderson the long-distance runaround, the prog vets have a new frontman: Benoit David, recruited from the Yes tribute band Close to the Edge. Their first album in 10 years aims high with a 24-minute, six-part title suite. Unfortunately, the band gets drowned out by weak vocals and synth goop – Steve Howe takes only a few disappointingly brief guitar solos, beyond his acoustic "Solitaire." And when the new guy starts singing, tempus can't fugit fast enough.
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Pedro Alvares Cabral was from Belmonte, Portugal, and explored in the year 1500.
Pedro Alvares Cabral explored for Portugal and his Patron was King Manuel I.
Pedro Álvares Cabral discovered Brazil in April 22, 1500. After a while in Brazil, Cabral sailed to India but had a tough time on the journey. A few of Cabrals ships were lost but the remaining ships made it to India.
When Cabral returned home he brought back diamonds, porcelain, pearls, and pepper as well as other spices. Cabral also gained some commercial treaties for Portugal.
Cabral left two degredados, who acquired native women and were the fathers of the first of Brazil's mestizo population, which vastly outnumbered the Indians later in time.


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In Memoriam: The Grandmother of Us All
On Saturday, May 02, 2009, Virgina Prince passed away at the age of 96. She had been healthy and vibrant up until a month before her passing, when she went dramatically down hill.
Dr. Prince was the originator of the cross dressers club phenomenon that now runs throughout the US and Canada, as well as the editor of Transvestia, the first cross dresser magazine available by general subscription.
The founder of Tri-Ess, the cross dressing sorority, she was for many years from the 1950s on, the public face of cross dressing in the US.
While Virginia held views that were not popular with all members of the trans community, her contribution to the self-respect of heterosexual transvestites and the creation of a CD community is undeniable.
At a time when there was little sympathy for trans folk, she defied convention by being public and insisting that we deserved space in society.
She was indirectly responsible for the formation of the old Ottawa transgender support group and Gender Freedom.


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30 Days of Creativity continues
- By Kittila
- 22 January, 2013
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Hello everyone, I hope this year is treating you well so far.
I have had precious little time to create so far, I have felt like cleaning!?!?? So I've run with that as I know that won't last! My first batch of pots on my 'new' wheel wasn't so good but it's been a while.
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The Miami Dolphins in 2008 had the chance to select any prospect they wanted that was eligible for the 2008 National Football League Draft, which they used on offensive tackle Jake Long.
The thing is though one wrong move can set a franchise back for many years, especially when it comes to the quarterback position.
That year many NFL experts were calling quarterback Matt Ryan a sure fire lock to succeed in the NFL. That has happened since then while the Dolphins on the other hand are still average at best.
If the Dolphins would have taken Ryan they would be pushing the New England Patriots for the AFC East division title and maybe even the top seed in the AFC conference as the Dolphins have a top notch defense. For whatever their reasons were not taking Ryan, the Atlanta Falcons are very thankful for it as they currently have the top seed overall in the NFC conference.
According to ESPN's Tim Graham, the Dolphins are only one of seven teams that have not taken a quarterback in the first round since 1998. The others are the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, and the Seattle Seahawks. Everyone of the group besides the Dolphins and Panthers have a franchise quarterback.
In the end, unless you have that franchise quarterback you should never pass on the top quarterback in the draft as doing so could set you back for years to come, especially one that is a sure fire lock.


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The World Was Hers For The Reading
Courage Cannot Exist Without Fear
Lunar Medallion Series Book 1
By: Lela Grayce
Twins raised far from the darkness are the key to Gaai's salvation.
Turning eighteen is the highlight of every teenager's life. Or at least it is for Wendy and her twin sister DeeDee. When their adoptive parents gift them with medallions belonging to their late mother, they have no idea their lives are about to change.
Their happy day takes a deadly turn when Wendy is lured into the forest surrounding their home by a deceitful voice. Saved by an alluring, green-eyed stranger, questions are brought to light that she may not want the answers to.
The girls are descendants of Gaai, a land of ancient magic. Once peaceful and thriving, is now enslaved by a powerful enemy. Though Wendy and DeeDee were sent to Earth to be raised far from the darkness that shrouds their…
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Update on Flemington's Halloween Parade - It's on!
At Monday's Council meeting (September 11, 2017), we learned that, after many years of sponsoring the annual Halloween parade, the local chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) would no longer be able to run the parade.
Rather than let this popular holiday tradition fade away, the Flemington-Raritan Parks and Recreation Commission and the Flemington Police Department quickly stepped in and decided to jointly sponsor the parade. Therefore, the parade will be held as usual this year.
We wish to thank the new sponsors, and we also want to express our thanks to the VFW volunteers who, for many years, have made this parade a Flemington favorite.
This year's parade will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. on Main Street, which will be closed between Mine and Capner streets. Judging will take place in front of the Police Department building.
Categories for judging this year are:
AGES: 0-3 years old; 4-6 years old; 7-9 years old; and 10-13 years old.
GROUPS: A group must have 3 or more people.
Prize Categories are: Funniest, scariest, and most original.
There will also be a Dog Costume Contest, sponsored and judged by Barkley's Gourmet Marketplace.


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1. Forget the rate forecasts
It is better not to try to make predictions. Even the most renowned institutions and experts find it difficult to forecast rates in a correct way. For this reason it is not advisable to wait for the moment «perfect for lighting a mortgage. Those who do not want to be interested in the interest rate situation or who can not or do not want to cope with rising interest rates should immediately assure the current extremely advantageous long-term conditions.
2. Estimate the mortgage amount correctly
Nobody is happy to have debts. However, a mortgage (or better loan in pawn) of the lowest possible amount is not always the best solution. In fact, the amount of the mortgage not only affects the amount of interest, but also has tax consequences. In fact, debit interest can be deducted from taxes and the amount of the mortgage is deducted from the assets. Who repays the mortgage altogether, if on the one hand no longer pays the mortgage interest rates, must however take into account higher income taxes at home of their own rental value.
It is also important to keep in mind that the purchase of a house can also imply other costs not budgeted. For example, new furniture, the need for a change in habits to move (second car) or renovations or repairs to the property. For these reasons, after buying a property and taking into account all the costs associated with it, you should have at least 5 percent of the value of the property in liquid reserves.
3. Attention to the tranches
Financial institutions often suggest their clients to split the mortgage into several tranches. Their motivation is that without the tranches, depending on the evolution of rates, the entire mortgage must be renewed on less favorable terms. Of course, the effect of minimizing risk is desirable, but it also has its price.
If you have, for example, two tranches of five and ten years, you need to refinance after five years. At that moment, your financial institution will naturally make its offer. However, if you do not remain satisfied, you will still have to live with the proposed offer even if far worse than those available on the market. The reason lies in the fact that from an economic point of view it is not sensible to divide a mortgage on two different financial institutions or better, because the banks do not guarantee any subordinated credit.
Therefore, splitting into tranches is only advisable if you are able to amortize the maturing tranche. This reinforces its position of favorable negotiation with the financial institution.
4. Do not forget to cancel the mortgage (fixed rate!)
Notwithstanding an established expiry date, a fixed rate mortgage must also be terminated. If you are not actively interested, in most cases the fixed-rate mortgage maturing is converted into a variable rate (more expensive) mortgage. It is not even possible to switch to a cheaper bidder immediately. It is therefore important to immediately check your contract (cancellation period) and mark a reminder on the agenda, well before the cancellation deadline.
5. No contract without first having compared
When it comes to buying products and services, price and performance comparison is usually part of the standard procedure. A fortiori in the sphere of mortgages, given the high amounts involved, it is particularly convenient to compare the conditions; yet many customers often seem to be satisfied with the first offer that happens. There is no other financial area in which you deserve more to compare the conditions of that of mortgage operations. Experience shows that a Swiss customer can save between 5,000 and 20,000 francs by signing a mortgage, thanks to a comparison and good negotiation skills (or by having someone deal with him).


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Three elder stories from the past week:
1) At Enoteca Maria on Staten Island, NY, Italian grandmas are put to work sharing their culinary skills. The restaurant hires a rotating group of elder ladies to cook their evening meals, for a truly authentic Italian dinner. Talk about spontaneity–each featured "chef" chooses her own ingredients and cooks whatever she feels like making that day – just like at home!
2) Lori Lorraine, our Volunteer Manager, told me this story:
"Yesterday at church we had 3 recognitions; first two babies were baptized, the second was recognition of our high school graduates and the third was of elders. We've never recognized elders before. Our pastors asked one woman who has been a member for 45 years to reflect on the church family. She had written a paragraph which they read. Then anyone who would admit to being an elder received a hand-painted rock from our pastor Margaret Scott. She ran out of rocks and had to make promises to deliver them at a later date.
I thought it was neat."
3) We had a photo shoot to promote our future Green Houses, but since we haven't built any yet, we took 5 elders to the home of our CFO, John Toscano, to use his living room, dining room, kitchen and garden. Some of the elders had a fair degree of dementia, but were able to attend to the instructions.
John's wife Carol and the other staff were amazed at what happened to the elders during 5 hours of preparing food, helping in a garden, sitting and sharing a meal in a home together. It was like they discovered long-repressed energy and joy. Context and engagement are truly powerful, and this is a great example of why we need to continue this journey of aging in community.


text: Hi everyone, have been through a lot of hospitalizations lately and a bunch of other health related "crap". Have always been able to just come sailing back. This time however I believe I have developed anxiety about all of it. Don't want to leave home, afraid to drive, just previously unbelievable things for me. Finally went back to work which I think is helping. Do not want to take meds and hoping somebody out there in anxiety land has experienced these feelings and would be willing to help me understand.


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WISCONSIN DELLS -- At least 700 schools applied for school safety grants under a $100 million program created this year, though the number is less than one out of every four Wisconsin schools.
Attorney General Brad Schimel announced in Wisconsin Dells on Wednesday, June 13 that the state will award more than $1.3 million in school safety grants to 20 school districts (those shown in bold are within the FOX6 viewing area):
- Barneveld School District, $38,949
- Benton School District, $57,975
- Big Foot Unified High School District, $13,975
- Bristol #1 School District, $22,925
- Crivitz School District, $20,000
- Kettle Moraine School District, $190,395
- Kewaskum School District, $106,347
- La Farge School District, $53,352
- Luck School District, $39,516
- Mauston School District, $188,275
- Prentice School District, $81,272
- Randall J1 School District, $21,935
- River Ridge School District, $55,000
- Rock County Christian School, $39,951
- St. Joseph School; $20,750
- Stevens Point Area Public School District, $279,827
- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School, $18,334
- Union Grove J1 School District, $19,872
- Wautoma Area School District, $84,435
- Williams Bay School District, $28,960
Schimel said administrators from those 20 districts with him for the announcement Wednesday won't be the last to receive awards. He said every district that applied for school safety funding should get a piece of the grant money.
"Even if there's something with a grant application that might be missing right now, we're gonna work with those school districts so that nobody's getting knocked out because of a technicality," Schimel told reporters.
The attorney general, who is running for re-election this fall, said all 20 districts have committed to starting work on the safety improvements right away. But it's impossible for all of them to promise the work will be done by the time students return to school for the 2018-19 year.
Gov. Scott Walker and the state Legislature enacted the program this year in response to the mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
One of the biggest awards announced Wednesday -- $190,395 -- went to the Kettle Moraine School District. District safety officials said they'll reinforce front entry and interior windows, buy two-way radios, improve mental health training and add lockdown buttons around the schools.
"It's like a fire alarm basically. You just hit it and it locks down the school, plus it also calls the 911 center and sends the authorities right away," said Dale Zabel, the district's co-director of safety.
An eighth local district, Kenosha Unified, won approval earlier this month and received more than $888,000.
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said no amount of money will prevent every threat, but he said the grant program put in place this year has its benefits.
"This helps reinforce that the schools want us there. We want to be part of them. We play in the same sandbox together, and hopefully it's a very safe sandbox," Beth told FOX6 News.
Schimel said he did not expect to award all $100 million available this year. His office said it was still tallying the total amount that schools had asked for, because there was a flurry of applications at the deadline earlier this month.


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This summer, my husband and I will have been together for 10 years. It's been a wild ride of traveling, having kids, dealing with my depression and anxiety, and each of us losing a parent. He is more than my best friend, he is the only person I have ever trusted enough to completely be myself, and he has accepted me as I am, even the darkest, ugliest parts of me. His goodness, his sweetness, and his integrity inspire me to be a better person.
That said, we have had some funny conversations where we weren't necessarily having the same conversation at the same time.
Me: This pasta tastes good, but it doesn't taste as good as last week. Did you use a different sauce?
My Husband: Yeah, what was it I used last time?
Me: Classico?
My Husband: No, (thinking for about 20 seconds). Oh, Classico!
Me: What did you hear me say?
My Husband: I don't know, I wasn't listening.
Me: Ya think?
My husband and I were planning to go camping, which he kept referring to as "car camping." He's an avid backpacker, and I'd never heard of "car camping." I'd just called it "camping." So, when he said, "car camping," I assumed he meant we were going to sleep in the car.
Me: So, are we bringing the SUV?
My Husband: No, we'll bring the sedan.
Me: Where will we sleep?
My Husband (somewhat sarcastically): In a tent?
Me: Where are we going to put the tent?
My Husband (even more sarcastically): In the trunk!
Me: How are we going to sleep in the trunk?
"Please Really Listen"
My husband and I were in the car once, and I was trying to diplomatically ask him to make more of an effort to listen to me. I was explaining how much it means to me to really be heard. I know that he loves me, but he could also show me by giving me his full attention when I'm trying to tell him something, especially if it's important.
Me: Does that make sense?
My Husband (looking like a deer caught in headlights): I love you!
Me (sighing): That is the correct answer most of the time, but in this case, really not so much.
"Shh! Don't Tell the Kids"
Me: Oh, I bought a C-A-K-E for you and me to share later. (spelling it out because I don't want to share it with the kids)
My Husband: Cake? Okay. (The kids start yelling, "Cake? I want cake!")
My Husband (notices something we're hiding from Zach, that we're going to give him later): Zach, whatever you do, don't look in that box under that blanket!
I love my husband dearly. He really is my favorite person in the whole world. He makes me laugh, he laughs at my jokes, he's a great father and husband, and I hope my kids grow up to be more like him than like me. He is what I am most grateful for in my life.
Do you have similar conversations with your partner?


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Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
John Medina
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Most of us have no idea what's really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know--such as the brain's need for physical activity to work at its best.
How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why is multi-tasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forget--and so important to repeat new information? Is it true that men and women have different brains?
In Brain Rules, molecular biologist Dr. John Medina shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule--what scientists know for sure about how our brains work--and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives.
Medina's fascinating stories and sense of humor breathe life into brain science. You'll learn why Michael Jordan was no good at baseball. You'll peer over a surgeon's shoulder as he finds, to his surprise, that we have a Jennifer Aniston neuron. You'll meet a boy who has an amazing memory for music but can't tie his own shoes.
You will discover how:
- Every brain is wired differently
- Exercise improves cognition
- We are designed to never stop learning and exploring
- Memories are volatile
- Sleep is powerfully linked with the ability to learn
- Vision trumps all of the other senses
- Stress changes the way we learn
In the end, you'll understand how your brain really works--and how to get the most out of it.
About the DVD The Brain Rules DVD, included with this book, is a lively tour of the 12 brain rules. You will experience firsthand Medina's rare gift for making science fun, accessible, and relevant. The DVD will take your understanding of the book to the next level.
Multitasking is the great buzz word in business today, but as developmental molecular biologist Medina tells readers in a chapter on attention, the brain can really only focus on one thing at a time. This alone is the best argument for not talking on your cellphone while driving. Medina (The Genetic Inferno) presents readers with a basket containing an even dozen good principles on how the brain works and how we can use them to our benefit at home and work. The author says our visual sense trumps all other senses, so pump up those PowerPoint presentations with graphics. The author says that we don't sleep to give our brain a reststudies show our neurons firing furiously away while the rest of the body is catching a few z's. While our brain indeed loses cells as we age, it compensates so that we continue to be able to learn well into our golden years. Many of these findings and minutiae will be familiar to science buffs, but the author employs an appealing style, with suggestions on how to apply his principles, which should engage all readers. DVD not seen by PW.(Mar.)
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I've never struggled with being overweight. Which is why I wasn't sure what I would learn when I recently read Fat Chance by Julie Hadden.
Julie's story is truly amazing. She was selected from among 250,000 contestants to appear on the Biggest Loser, and from then on determined to put her faith in action and not give up. Sure, she had a few bumps in the road (given that she trained with no-mercy Jullian Michaels it certainly wasn't easy) but she went on to lose almost half of her body weight and finished season four as runner-up.
Since then, she's appeared on Oprah, written a book and numerous articles, and she travels around the country inspiring men and women to take control of their health choices. I love a happy ending, especially when it's a Cinderella story.
But the ending is not what I took away from Fat Chance. You see, for Julie, this is just the beginning. Like so many things in life, her weight loss was not a destination. It's a faith journey.
Julie explains in her book that she never wanted to be the poster child for weight loss: "Speaking still scares me to death, but I know that God has given me this opportunity for such a time as this. And not seizing it scares me far more than seizing it ever will."
The part about not seizing the opportunity really got my attention. To Julie's credit, she was blessed with an open window – but she still had to jump through it!
For many of us, not seizing the moment can prove much more fearful than seizing it. The last thing I want to do is get to heaven and hear God say, "hey, your life could have been really cool if you just would have had some guts to step out of your comfort zone."
Is a window cracked open in your life? And when it finally does open, will you be ready for the journey?


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Yesterday morning, I went for a bike ride. I rode the Sea World Bike Path, then crossed the West Mission Bay Drive bridge. I followed the bay walk around Mission Bay through Crown Point.
Along the way, at Crown Point Shores, I came upon a large heron standing in the grass between the parking lot and beach. I haven't seen a heron this close to people before.
A little further along, at the Rose Creek inlet, I saw a pelican in the water. I stopped to take a photo. Before I could compose the shot, he suddenly leaped from the water, flapped his wings a couple of times and dived back into the water. He was fishing and just caught a fish! I watched him repeat this performance a couple more times.
Later in the day, on a walk around the RV park with Donna just before dinner, I spotted a kingfisher that looked like he was looking for dinner. Lots of bird watching here in San Diego!
A few people have asked us why we chose to live full-time in our RV and how we chose our motorhome. I think our transition to full-timing was a little different than most. I've shared bits and pieces of the story in previous posts. I'll try to condense the story here.
Last fall, Donna and I made a trip to California. We visited my daughters and grandchildren in San Diego. When we returned to Michigan, we talked about the idea of getting an RV to enable us to visit and spend time with family across the country when I retired. At that point in time, my plan was to retire in May 2014.
We thought about keeping our home in Michigan and becoming snowbirds in the winter. I started researching types of RVs. Neither of us had any RV experience. In the evenings I would go online and read various RV forums such as RV.net and iRV2.com. I also read blogs for more information. Some of the blogs I follow are; Wheeling It, Technomadia, Our Odyssey and Our Newell Adventure.
I didn't want to spend too much money on an RV as we didn't even know if we would like it. I decided to buy a class A motorhome with a gasoline engine. These tend to cost less than the diesel pusher models. Our intention was to buy the motorhome, take a few trips and see how we liked RVing.
I started looking at RVs for sale and took a few for a test drive. We all think we're great drivers, so what's the big deal about driving an RV, right? Well, it isn't like driving a car. There are many aspects that you need to consider. I searched online and found articles and video tutorials for RV driving before I got behind the wheel.
A few months later, we found a used motorhome we both liked. Donna liked the floorplan (and so did I). I liked the way it handled. So we bought it. Our home is a Gulfstream Sun Voyager. It's 37′ long, built on a Workhorse chassis and powered by a GM Vortec 8.1 liter engine. The transmission is an Allison MH1000. Although the sofa folds out for additional sleeping, the floorplan is really ideal for two people.
We brought it home in December and parked it in the driveway in front of our second garage. In late winter, we started sleeping out there most weekend nights, playing house and learning how everything works. It was winterized, so we couldn't use the toilet or sinks, but we could eat dinner out there and watch TV. One of my first projects was to install a new flat screen TV up front, replacing the outdated TV that was there.
The pressure and level of stress at work was high. I was at a point where I dreaded getting up and going to work. After discussion with Donna, I decided to move up my retirement date. I was eligible for unreduced early retirement in May of 2013. I filed the paperwork for retirement, commencing on August 1, 2013. This changed everything.
With the decision to retire earlier came discussion about full-timing. We did a little more research and decided we wanted to do it. Once I retired, there wasn't anything tying us to Michigan. We had been there for four years. We relocated there from Arizona when I took a job promotion. So we decided to sell our home.
With the house sold, we hit the road on July 23, 2013. I took the last week of July as vacation time before my official retirement date. Donna posted about downsizing our belongings here. I've posted about selecting and establishing a domicile here.
In hindsight, I wish we had begun planning to go full time earlier. Most people spend a year or two planning before they decide to go full time. The layout of our coach is not ideal for Donna to do her work. She's used to having an office and large desk. We thought working at the dinette booth would be fine. As I said, it's not ideal. If you are going to work in your coach, make sure you have adequate office space and a comfortable arrangement.
That, in a nutshell is how we got here. Now, we are considering upgrading to a diesel pusher with dedicated office space. I'll take my time finding the right coach. Maybe we'll find something by next spring.
Meanwhile I can dream about some of the coaches we see in the RV parks. Last week a 45′ Marathon Coach built on a Prevost (say pre-vo) chassis arrived here. It's a double slideout model. I found a used 2008 double slide Marathon advertised online for $785,000. These coaches are usually made to order, however I found a new one for sale on Marathon's web site for $2.1 million. I'll need to win something bigger than the football pool before I can do anything but dream about one of these.
A couple of days ago, a 47′ Newell arrived in the RV park. It's an older model, 1991. This one had a golf cart mounted on the rear and a Fiat 500 towed behind that. Unlike most coaches, Newells are built from the ground up at their factory in Oklahoma. They design and build their own chassis, then complete the coach. These are generally made to order and have a long standing reputation for high quality. This particular coach is a giant with a gross vehicle weight rating of 75,000 lbs!
We'll be looking for an affordable, used coach in the 40′ range.


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In the case of State v. Chopra the Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a Superior Court decision upholding the ruling of a Justice of the Peace which required the State to provide the Defendant in a DUI prosecution with the results of "all chromatograms and batch data generated for every sample tested" by the laboratory which tested Defendant's blood on the date that the laboratory tested his blood. The purpose of the testing was in order to assist in determining "whether the results of [the] laboratory['s] testing in [the Defendant's] case are reliable."
In the proceeding before the Court of Appeals, Defendant first argued that the State's procedure for seeking appellate review was improper and therefore the Court of Appeals was without proper jurisdiction to determine whether the Superior Court's order affirming the Justice Court was improper. The Court of Appeals rejected this argument holding that case law in Arizona provides the appellate court with "flexibility" in reviewing Superior Court matters in cases such as these, and that is could exercise "special action jurisdiction" in its discretion in order to assure the law had been properly applied. Interestingly, when the Superior Court had affirmed the holding of the Justice Court, its basis for doing so was a determination that the Justice Court decision was "not clearly erroneous or an abuse of discretion"and due to the "limited nature of the disclosure" requested by the Defendant, the Superior Court had the discretion to deny jurisdiction of the request for its review of the Justice Court's order by the State. In other words, Defendant asked the Court of Appeals to do with the Superior Court's Order precisely what the Superior Court did with respect to the Justice Court order and the Court of Appeals refused to do so.
However, the Court of Appeals also noted Defendant's argument he was entitled to the information sought because the State's expert would be employing the requested information in rendering his opinion as to the reliability of the laboratory's test results. As a matter of due process, the Court stated Defendant should have access to the same information used by his opposing expert to support that expert's opinion for purposes of cross-examination and testing the validity of that expert's opinion.
As such, while the Court of Appeals determined it had the right to review the Superior Courts denial in reviewing the Justice Court, it upheld the Superior Court's refusal as being within that court's sound discretion.


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Men at work (not the band)
Time is rapidly running away with me, having just counted and there is only 8 weeks until my scheduled flight home, very scary how quickly (and sometimes slowly) the last seven months have gone. Before I get to retrospective, introspective and any other spective you can think of, my boat house is still progressing at a quite frankly startling rate now. As previously explained the poles were put in the ground but we had a problem with no power to weld the roof onto the poles, but as you can see from the picture here electricity cables are being laid as I write, well probably not now as it is dark, and will reach the site imminently. If you have followed the intensely exciting progress of my (it is now officially mine, well in my mind anyhow) you might have some idea of how huge this might be in my world. If I had ever had any idea how much work would need to be done to get rowing started here I think I might have run for the hills long ago! But now every step feels like a great achievement and bolsters my enthusiasm for life in general and rowing here in particular. I am now constantly humming the hymn "One more step along the world I go" annoyingly I cannot remember many of the words but the first line is pretty apt for life here.
Shaufa and Unesha not listening to me!
I have a lot of very exciting things coming up, not least the arrival of the fantastic Mr and Mrs Loveridge, in November for their pre-Christmas month long sojourn in south Asia. I am looking forward to showing them exactly what it is their wayward daughter has been up to for the past few months. Also on looming rapidly on the horizon are another couple of visitors, who are equally (perhaps more but don't tell my parents) exciting. At the end of this month Guin Batten (the original Maldives rowing crusader) and companion (more details in the next couple of days) will be arriving for a flying visit to me and my swimming troops in the North and then off down to Addu to see the results of Tash's work over the past few weeks culminating in an intern island rowing regatta. Good times all round!
With exams for all the children going on at the moment, Eid holiday and then the big school holidays coming up, all my superstar swimmers are very busy and I thought I would heap on the pressure with swimming tests next week before we wind up the swimming programme for the foreseeable future, sad times. Following a break over Eid, Republic Day, Victory Day and a few other public holidays (there seems to be quite a few more public holidays here than in the UK) I am hoping to run intensive learn to swim courses for those who are on the much sought after waiting list for swimming lessons. Fingers crossed I will be ably assisted by another volunteer with these but as with everything, confirmation is still to come. My hope is that everyone who wanted swimming lessons gets at least 12 lessons before I leave, some have already had significantly more and are up in arms that I am leaving, makes me feel very loved! Who could resist carrying on teaching my cheeky Saturday ladies who star in the photos and video below (breaststroke leg kick on the beach - you cannot beat sand to teach the leg kick!)?
In yet more exciting news I am off to another island soon for a few days to have a bit of a recce for another potential site for a rowing club, which has me bouncing off the walls with anticipation so I will fill in all the details as soon as I can and with pictures of baby turtles!
In yet more exciting news I am off to another island soon for a few days to have a bit of a recce for another potential site for a rowing club, which has me bouncing off the walls with anticipation so I will fill in all the details as soon as I can and with pictures of baby turtles!