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If your loved one needs to be committed for inpatient mental health treatment in a locked facility, then you are looking at what's called a "Guardian with Mental Health Powers". This is a complicated process, and I strongly encourage you to get the help of an attorney. You will need to prove that your loved one is incapacitated as a result of a mental disorder and is likely to be in need of inpatient mental health care and treatment within the next 12 months. See A.R.S. Section 14-5312.01. This authority would allow the guardian to place the person to a "level one behavioral health facility" (aka, a locked mental health facility).
If the subject of mental health is new to you, please read up on it. It isn't always easy to tell if someone has a mental health issue, or a physical one. (Here is an article about that subject.) In this country, we joke about people being "crazy" and are baffled by the number of homeless people. In truth, many people with mental illness want help. It isn't fun to be seriously depressed or confused or addicted. And sometimes a family member or friend needs to step up to the plate and go to court to get permission to provide the help that is needed. This also isn't fun. First, you will need to get a health care professional's report stating the need for a guardianship with mental health powers. Then you will involve going to court. If you are the one trying to get appointed as guardian, a court investigator will call you or meet with you to make sure you are a responsible person. There will be a court appointed attorney whose job it is to protect his client (your loved one) and push back on your efforts. This is all part of the process. The purpose is to make it difficult to take someone's legal rights away.
If you are appointed as a guardian with mental health powers, you are required to report annually, in writing, with respect to your ward's residence, physical and mental health, whether there still is a need for a guardian, and your ward's financial situation. Your report is due each year on the anniversary date of the Letters of Appointment.
You must be conscious at all times of the needs and best interests of your ward. If the circumstances that made a guardianship necessary should end, you are responsible for petitioning to terminate the guardianship and obtaining your discharge as guardian. Even if the guardianship should terminate by operation of law, you will not be discharged from your responsibilities until you have obtained an order from this Court discharging you.
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Tuber Has Both Legs Broken When Bridge Jumper Lands on Him Near East Missoula [AUDIO]
A man who was floating the Clark Fork River on Sunday afternoon had both his legs broken when a young man jumped off the Bandmann Bridge and landed on him.
Missoula County Sheriff's Department Public Information Officer Paige Pavalone says the tuber and his wife were floating under the bridge at the time of the accident.
"The accident occurred near Deer Creek Road," Pavalone said. "As he was floating, he was jumped on by someone off the bridge. The kid that jumped off the bridge landed on the tuber and broke both of the tuber's legs. The jumper received injuries as well."
There are signs prohibiting jumping off the bridge.
"Not only is parking an issue at these bridge areas," Pavalone said. "But we also want people to call in and report if they see someone jumping off these bridges, because now we've got one person this summer who's been pretty seriously injured."
Pavalone did not have any information as to whether the jumper might face any legal charges over the incident.
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LAS VEGAS – "The Ultimate Fighter 12" coach Josh Koscheck has selected three of his trainers as assistant coaches for the upcoming reality show.
In an interview with MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) at UFC Fan Expo 2010, the top UFC welterweight contender and "TUF 1" cast member confirmed three mainstays from his gym, the famed American Kickboxing Academy.
The list includes former ISKA kickboxing world champ and AKA owner/head trainer Javier Mendez, one-time UFC fighter and AKA's head MMA trainer "Crazy" Bob Cook, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt/AKA trainer Dave Camarillo.
Koscheck and his assistant coaches begin taping "TUF 12" this week in Las Vegas. The show debuts on Spike TV on Sept. 15, and Koscheck coaches opposite UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre. The duo meets in a season-ending title fight sometime in December.
Koscheck, who won his title shot and the "TUF 12" coaching gig with a win over Paul Daley earlier this month, said he'll give fans a reason to tune into the competition-reality series.
"It's going to be a great opportunity for me, my brand (and) the UFC," he said. "I think I bring something different to this show than the previous coaches because it's about personality. I bring a lot of personality with me (and) with my group. I'm super excited."
"TUF 12" is a lightweights-only season of the show. As with past seasons of "TUF," which debuted more than five years ago, the winner earns a UFC contract.
A coaching staff can play a pivotal role in cast members' ability to advance in the 32-slot tournaments.
With Team Koscheck, fighters get decades of experience.
Koscheck, one of the biggest stars to come out of the "TUF" series, was a four-time Division I All-American wrestler at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. In his junior year, he went 42-0 and won a national championship. His wrestling experience allowed him to find quick success in MMA, and in large part due to AKA, he's rounded out his game with strong standup skills. With 17 bouts in the UFC, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt is one of the organization's most experienced fighters. His current three-fight win streak includes wins over Frank Trigg, Anthony Johnson and Daley.
Mendez, who's been involved in martial arts for more than 30 years, opened AKA after winning two titles with ISKA, including the light-cruiserweight championship on his 18th birthday. His AKA gym, which opened in the 1980s, has become of combat-sports' most productive facilities and is now home to UFC mainstays such as Koscheck, Mike Swick, Cain Velasquez and Jon Fitch.
Cook, who's 5-0 pro MMA career includes a submission win over Tiki Ghosn at UFC 24, is now the head MMA trainer at AKA. He also manages many of the camp's top MMA fighters and is considered one of the sport's most powerful people.
Camarillo, an elite-level jiu-jitsu and judo competitor, began his training and competition before the term "mixed martial arts" had even been coined. The founder of "Guerrilla jiu jitsu," the Gracie black belt today is seen in many top fighters' corners, including those he trains at AKA.
For the latest on "The Ultimate Fighter 12," stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.
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Date: 04/10/2016 - 07/31/2016
Time: All Day
Location: Queens Museum of Art (Queens Museum of Art, Queens)Price: Included with suggested donation admission
Released in April 1976, the Ramones' self-titled debut album introduced the world to four unsmiling hoods in ripped jeans and leather jackets, and to the uncompromising attitude known as punk. Ramones' minimalist tunes, slapstick lyrics, buzzsaw guitars, and blitzkrieg tempo became the wellspring for a genre of music and a strain of culture. On this first album's 40th anniversary, the Queens Museum and the GRAMMY Museum are partnering to present an unprecedented two-part exhibition celebrating the lasting influence of punk rock progenitors the Ramones. Hey! Ho! Let's Go: Ramones and the Birth of Punk. While the exhibition's two parts will share many key objects drawn from more than 50 public and private collection across the world, each will explore the Ramones through a different lens: the Queens Museum iteration will begin with the Ramones' roots in Queens and reveal their ascendancy in both music and visual culture, demonstrating their remarkable influence on music, fashion, fine art, comics, and film. The Grammy Museum version will contextualize the band in the larger pantheon of music history and pop culture.More info See more cheap New York City events & things to do on Nifty NYC.
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Rob Donaldson, Car Editor, ponders the best approach to accelerate the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV)
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The "carrot or stick approach" is an idiom that refers to a policy of offering a combination of reward and punishment to induce good behaviour. It is named in reference to a cart driver dangling a carrot in front of a mule and holding a stick behind it.
Pressure is growing from all areas to improve air quality in the UK, especially in cities. This can be done through a "stick" approach. For example, higher taxation; Benefit in Kind (BIK) increases, higher vehicle excise duty, increased fuel duty, Low Emission Zones and targeted congestion charges in cities. Or the "carrot" approach may be employed by offering grants on alternative fuelled vehicles (AFVs), cheaper recharging costs (Tesla), easier access to recharging points and other incentives.
The chart below (data courtesy of SMMT) shows the continual increase of newly registered alternative fuelled cars in the UK.
We can see that market share has doubled in the last four years with just under 150,000 new car registrations expected by the end of 2018.
But who are buying these models?
The chart below shows the market share divided between private and fleet & business buyers. The bars represent the whole new car market and the lines represent the split for AFVs
We can see there is a consistent underperformance from the retail sector for AFVs when compared to the overall market.
There are three main reasons for this
With increases in CO2 emissions since the introduction of WLTP testing, we are likely to see more drivers in the fleet and business sector switch to AFVs to offset increases in BIK tax. However, incentives are being cut with the government reducing the Plug-in Car Grant for zero emission cars by a third and completely removing the grant for plug-in hybrids. This is likely to influence private retail customers more than fleet and business due to affordability.
So it appears currently, the approach adopted is to use the stick rather than the carrot, which could well create a larger divide between retail and fleet buying habits in the coming years.
Born in Acton, London, Robert worked for a number of blue chip organisations including Compaq, British Airways and 3M. Of interest, Robert also owned a repair garage with his brother in the 90s with whom he restored older cars, before joining Glass's in 2006.


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Horrible Histories? Great Presentation!
Following on from the success of our 'Parent Presentation' scheme, before the end of half term Parents and Carers from Ascot Class, came into school to meet GANF staff and watch a performance put on by their child's class.
This was an opportunity for pupils to show their parents and carers exactly what they are learning during their school day and for parents to see what their children have been getting up to at school.
Last term Ascot Class were learning all about Medieval Periods. They wanted to show parents exactly how much they now know about this part of history and they were very excited to act out a story, wearing full Medieval dress. They also sang a song from Horrible Histories, about the plague!
The pupils also showed parents some of what they have been learning from their curriculum. They covered spellings, rhythm and poetry, from their English subject and light and sound, from their Science subject.
It was a wonderful morning and parents were thrilled to get an insight into the school day.
One parent said, "I really enjoyed it. It helped me visualise the things I had been told about at home. It was brilliant to see the children engage with each other during the performance."
Another parent said, "It was really informative and lovely to see the children so enthusiastic about what they have been learning about in school."
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Trailer: Stab In The Dark with Mick Fanning
Eleven murdered out boards, ridden across three continents, by Mr. Michael Eugene Fanning.
With three years of Stab In The Dark's firmly in the rearview, this year Stab zigged, then zagged, in the Search For The World's Best Surfboard.
With his retirement announcement in early-2018, this year's SITD Mystery Surfer was pretty much always going to be Mick—the perfect swan song for Australia's most recognizable surfer.
But we needed an angle, a narrative hump to overcome; we needed to ensue there were some unexpected twists and turns from Australia's highest paid surfer.
We needed Conflict.
So we scrapped the Stab In The Dark PU and wooden-stringered script that had served us so well with Julian, Dane, and Jordy, and refocused the project's purpose (at least for this year).
With regional players and international brands alike now pushing their own Proprietary Tech—which is to say boards comprising some combination of stringerless EPS blanks, carbon fiber, and epoxy resin—there's never been more construction options for surfers looking to add a high performance shortboard to their quiver. Nearly every surfer we know has at least one trusty "epoxy" as a daily driver we worked with Sustainable Surf this year and all boards were also "eco-certified" as part of their construction.
But not Mick. Despite DHD pushing new constructions on Mick many, many times over their decades-long shaper/surfer relationship, Mick's experience with "epoxy" is, as he puts it, "slim to none." They just never felt, well, right to Mick.
Which made him the perfect Lab Rat this year. And let us tell you, the results are very impressive.
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text: Formerly, young Danish artists had been unable to receive instruction in painting at the Academy which only offered courses in drawing. However, with inspiration from France, in 1822 a school of painting was established which made up for these shortcomings. From 1833 on, the students were even given the opportunity to paint studies of female models. Eckersberg positioned the model, and often joined his students in painting the model. Usually, he would finish his work by placing the model in an intimate scenery so that the study was transformed into a small depiction of an everyday situation. The model is Florentine. She was Eckersberg's favourite model at the time, and she can be recognized in several of his nude studies.


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Mason School Officials Address Recent Incident
School Employees Resign After 'Inappropriate Behavior'
An area school district hit with previous sex scandals is taking an aggressive approach to save its reputation.
Mason Schools sent an email to parents after a recent incident involving two school employees, including a teacher.
"That's certainly unacceptable, absolutely appalling," said Gail Kist-Klein, superintendent. "We can't stress that enough that it's just not the kind of behavior that anyone would find tolerable."
According to the emailed message, "a Mason High School administrator entered a private office area and discovered two Mason High School staff members engaged in inappropriate behavior."
Kist-Kline said officials notified parents about the incident immediately.
"We were being very transparent and that we addressed the issue immediately, as soon as it came to our attention, so that there was no delay in how we were handling the situation and communicating it," Kist-Kline said.
The district is using the situation to encourage students, teachers and community members to report issues of concern through an anonymous tip line set up through Cincinnati-based Safe Schools.
"Having a vehicle in which a student can leave a message or talk to somebody anonymously and report sensitive information like this provides a sense of comfort to students who might otherwise be afraid to speak to somebody about what they witnessed or what they think might be happening," said Jim Nulsen, director of national accounts for Safe Schools.
The tips are then routed to a management system that administrators can immediately see on their computer of smart phone.
Both staff members in the recent incident have resigned, and the Department of Education will decide whether to take any other action.
"This does not represent our district, and I think that's really important for people to understand that this is an aberration, and not who Mason folks really are," Kist-Kline said.


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No Rest For National Museum Workers
Workers at the National Museum of Scotland have won the Frank Maguire Award for Health and Safety for their campaign to secure adequate seating for staff - but the Museum bosses aren't relenting.
The award, which was presented by Nicola Sturgeon yesterday at the STUC, is a wake up call to the intransigent management. Their union PCS have reported an alarming rise in sickness and absences from staff forced to stand all day.
Their campaign, which has been in the offing for several years, has received widespread support, with over 80% of staff members signing a petition in favour of staff seating. National Museum bosses have refused to even discuss the matter. Let us hope that the First Minister's support forces management to realise that they are alone in opposing basic amenities for their employees.
Labour MSP, Neil Findlay said that the "confrontational" approach by National Museum would damage the reputation of one of Scotland's top tourist sites.
PCS National Officer, Lynn Henderson said:
"The presentation of this award to union reps in the National Museum of Scotland is a well-deserved commendation of the grassroots PCS campaign for designated and appropriate staff seating.
"The fact that it is presented by the First Minister should be a warning shot to National Museum of Scotland management that we have support for this campaign from every quarter of Scottish society.
"For a Scottish public sector workplace, it's frankly disgraceful that when staff ask for appropriate seating, they are refused. It is a disgrace that when they ask even to discuss the possibility of appropriate seating, their representations are rejected.
"But our union has shown that a vast majority of workers care strongly about this issue and we will not be dissuaded by a little hostility from management.
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How to regulate hormones naturally is a question on many women's minds. Particularly because various factors can contribute to a hormonal imbalance in women, balancing hormones can be a challenge. The good news is that there are things you can do to improve your overall health and regulate your hormones in the process.
1. Include phytoestrogens in your diet. Phytoestrogens are compounds that act like estrogen in the body. You can find phytoestrogens in foods such as soy beans and flaxseeds. Consume two servings of soy products daily. You can have a cup of soy milk with your cereal or oatmeal in the morning and a serving of tofu at lunchtime. According to Luz Maria Briseno, Certified Nutritionist, having more than two servings of soy products per day can be counter productive. In addition, health experts recommend 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed daily. Keep in mind that if a natural product can have a positive effect on your health, too much of it could produce the opposite effect.
2. Supplement your diet with vitamin-D and calcium. Besides building strong bones, calcium also helps to balance hormones. Vitamin-D is needed in order for the body to absorb calcium. Both nutrients work synergistically and contribute to proper hormone production.
3. Take a quality multivitamin. Since nutrients work synergistically, this will ensure that your glands receive all the nutrients needed to produce hormones. If you take single vitamins, your body may not absorb them because it lacks other nutrients necessary for absorption.
4. Eat organic as much as possible, particularly meat. Research shows that hormones used to raise chickens, turkeys and even fish, can upset hormone production in the human body and cause a hormone imbalance.
5. Lose weight if necessary. Obesity is often the result of low progesterone and testosterone levels and high estrogen levels. Ironically, obesity in turn affects glands in the body and prevents them from producing healthy hormone levels.
Make healthy life style changes. Substitute saturated fats with olive or grape seed oil. Reduce or eliminate junk and packaged foods. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fresh fruit to ensure that your body receives the nutrition it needs for optimum function.
6. Walk to relieve stress and lower cortisol levels. High cortisol levels contribute to weight gain around the waist. Walking also improves circulation and promotes organ and gland health.
In summary, you have numerous options to help you improve your health and balance your hormones naturally. Although options such as these are not a substitute for professional medical help, a natural approach to hormone balancing can reduce or eliminate the need for prescription hormone therapy and other drugs.
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text: Rep Sheet Roundup: UTA Signs 'How to Get Away With Murder' Star 11:54 AM PST 11/14/2014 by Rebecca Sun FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME AP Images Charlie Weber - H 2014 THR's at-a-glance look at the week in representation news Who got signed, promoted, hired or fired? The Hollywood Reporter's Rep Sheet rounds up the week in representation news. To submit announcements for consideration, contact email@example.com. UTA gets away with new client How to Get Away with Murder's Charlie Weber has signed with UTA. The actor plays Frank Delfino, the right-hand man to Viola Davis' character who is willing to get his hands dirty. Weber has recurred on 90210, MTV's Underemployed, Burn Notice and Everwood, and will be remembered by Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans as Ben, the human who shared a body with Season 5 Big Bad Glory. He continues to be repped by Vanguard Management Group. Nickelodeon alum gets new PR Up-and-comer Dillon Lane has signed with publicist Nicole Miller. The actor starred as Skinner on the Nickelodeon live-action comedy Bucket and Skinner's Epic Adventures and has graduated to History's upcoming miniseries Texas Rising, where he will play Yancey Burns, one of the youngest Texas Rangers, in a cast alongside Bill Paxton, Brendan Fraser, Ray Liotta, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Kris Kristofferson. Earlier this year he appeared in the Disney Channel original movie Cloud 9. Abrams branches out Abrams Artists Agency has made two key personnel moves in its alternative programming and digital media division, promoting Amanda Marzolf to agent and hiring licensing executive Lynda Cevallos. Marzolf has demonstrated her expertise in digital influencers over the past two years under department head Alec Shankman, while Cevallos' has worked on licensing for companies and brands including Guess, BCBG, MGM and Paramount. Abrams' digital/licensing division, established by Shankman in 2003, reps the casts of Discovery's Gold Rush, Nat Geo's Wicked Tuna, Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures, The Biggest Loser showrunner Josh Gates and online lifestyle influencers Mr. Kate, Pretty Prudent and A Beautiful Mess, and also consults for digital and tech firms like bBooth and Slingr. Striking out on his own Vanguard manager Bernard Kira has hung up his own shingle, BMK-ENT. Kira has brought seven clients over to his new management and production company, which officially started on Monday: The Killing's Sterling Beaumon and Levi Meaden, Covert Affairs' Nazneen Contractor, Benched's Jolene Purdyand Jersey Boys' Jackie Seiden, as well as The Tank writer/director Kellie Madison and new writer Milan Tomasevic. "I needed to get some fresh clean energy, so I took the plunge and have gone off on my own," Kira, who also previously worked at Innovative and got his start working for Roger Corman, tells THR. "The objective of running my own company is having the freedom to maintain a lean roster so that each client receives the exclusivity they demand, effectively tailoring a personalized long-term career." Elsewhere in Rep World: Kristin Chenoweth Signs With ICM Partners In Concerts Primary Wave Acquires Evolution Management 'Palo Alto' Actor Jack Kilmer Joins 'Nice Guys' and Signs with CAA FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Rebecca Sun firstname.lastname@example.com @thr


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The hardy trio brandished copies of an 87-year-old peace treaty as they declared "we're here to report an international war crime"
Three men have walked into a small Scottish police station and tried to get David Cameron arrested.The hardy trio brandished copies of an 87-year-old peace treaty as they declared: "We're here to report an international war crime".
They claim the Tory Prime Minister broke the 1928 Kellogg-Briand Pact by voting to extend RAF airstrikes on ISIS from Iraq into Syria.
Signed in Paris by nations including Britain, the US, Germany and France, the treaty pledged to "renounce war as an instrument of national policy".
Despite it failing to prevent the Second World War, members of the Scottish Resistance – a pro-independence group – insist the pact is still in force.
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David Cameron insisted airstrikes on Syria were legal last week because the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution saying nations should use 'all necessary measures' to beat ISIS.
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'Old or young, dad or mom, black, white, purple. I'll take anyone': Teenage orphan who has spent a lifetime in foster care stands up in church to ask if anyone will adopt him
- Davion Navar Henry Only told worshippers at Florida's St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church that he would 'be really appreciative' of being adopted
- The 15-year-old found out in June that his biological mother, who gave birth to him in prison, had passed away
- Davion has lost 40lb over the summer and been working hard in school - achieving A grades in almost all of his subjects
A 15-year-old orphan, who has been bounced around the foster care system his entire life, stood in front of a church congregation last month and made a simple plea - for someone to be his family.
Davion Navar Henry Only nervously stood before worshippers at Florida's St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church and said: 'My name is Davion and I've been in foster care since I was born... I know God hasn't given up on me. So I'm not giving up either.
'I'll take anyone. Old or young, dad or mom, black, white, purple. I don't care. And I would be really appreciative. The best I could be.'
Davion Navar Henry Only told worshippers at Florida's St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church:
Davion Only, 15, gets some last-minute help with his tie from his case worker Connie Going before nervously making his speech before the congregation
Davion spoke quietly in front of the full pews wearing an over-sized, donated suit that had come from his latest foster home.
The boy was born while his mother was in jail and has spent his entire childhood in countless foster homes.
It was his idea to approach the St Petersburg church to find his own adoptive parents and take control of his future. In three years time when he turns 18, he is aware that he will be on his own.
He told his caseworker Connie Going that he knows his adoptive parents are out there somewhere.
In June, Davion had come to terms with the death of his mother after he used his birth certificate to search for her for the first time.
He found her mugshot from her arrests for petty theft and cocaine. And then he found her obituary.
La-Dwina Ilene 'Big Dust' McCloud had died aged 55 in Clearwater, Florida just weeks before.
The 15-year-old had spent the past few years at Carlton Manor residential group home in Eckerd, living with 12 other teenage boys, all suffering their own problems.
Looking for a family: 15-year-old Davion spoke to the church congregation about how badly he wanted a family to care about him
He longs to play football but has no one to take him to practice; to be able to use the bathroom without someone unlocking a door. He would like the light left on when he sleeps.
Davion's portrait is one of many in the Heart Gallery - an organization which helps children in foster care find moms and dads.
However, the teenager has had behavioral problems - struggling with his own anger at the circumstances in which he finds himself.
Dealing with his mother's death has led Davion to believe that he doesn't want to be angry anymore - he wants to discover a better life.
Davion Only, 15, left, to spend some quality time talking one-on-one with his mentor, Richard Prince, 22. He is hoping to find a family after a lifetime in foster care
He has spent the summer studying hard in 10th grade - achieving As in all but one subject - geometry. He has lost 40lb and tries to let go of his anger.
Davion also has support from his mentor Richard Prince, 22. The two got paired up through the One Church One Child program and usually go to a park to play basketball or talk.
Floyd Watkins, program manager at Davion's group home, told Naplesnews: ''He's come a long way. He's starting to put himself out there, which is hard when you've been rejected so many times.'
The newspaper reported that as of this week, two couples had made inquiries about Davion but he is still in the foster care system.
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Costa Rica with Kids Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Costa Rica with Kids Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Costa Rica View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message roamingteacherJoined: 16 Apr 2009Posts: 106 Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:59 am Post subject: Costa Rica with Kids Hi there, I'm qualified to work in EFL or international schools, but can anyone tell me about lifestyle with kids? I'll have 3 plus an EFL-qualified partner with international school experience. Whether we end up working for language schools or otherwise, what's CR like with children? Is it easy enough to get help in the home and is travel around the region affordable? We aren't worried about saving but would like to earn enough to support ourselves while there. Also, what are schooling options? Are local schools fine in terms of standards and do they accept non-nationals? (This is assuming we didn't get work in an international school.) Found this (http://www.internations.org/costa-rica-expats/guide/living-in-costa-rica-15466/education-in-costa-rica-2) thread about local education and it sounds good! Any insights and info much appreciated. Thanks. Back to top PuraVidaPolitecnicoJoined: 02 Jun 2014Posts: 6 Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: Costa Rica with Kids Hello! I´m not an expert on this topic, but I've lived in Costa Rica for three years now and my daughter is almost 2 years old (she was born here). I think the private schools offer a better quality education, but if you only plan to be here for a short time, the public schools will probably be fine. Of course, this depends on how old your kids are, too. My daughter goes to a private preschool that many of my friends and neighbors here (Ticos) consider to be very good. She has "classes" in the mornings (art, learning to read in Spanish, song time, etc.) and in the afternoons the school is basically a daycare. We pay her tuition per month and it is very reasonable, especially compared to what we were paying for a regular babysitter. We are able to take short trips with her, but not as much as I would like to. My salary isn't high enough and I don't have enough vacation days to travel too extensively. I hope this is at least a little bit helpful! Back to top roamingteacherJoined: 16 Apr 2009Posts: 106 Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 1:46 am Post subject: Thanks PVP! Am I right in thinking that you are the only income for the family? Also, would your location (away from the capital) be why you find it so affordable, or do you think salaries all over would offer a relative lifestyle? Is it OK being away from the capital in terms of amenities, social life etc? (As much social life as you can have with a 2-year-old!) Any other tips about life there? I really, really appreciate your response. Back to top PuraVidaPolitecnicoJoined: 02 Jun 2014Posts: 6 Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 4:28 pm Post subject: Yes, I am the only one working right now. It's a long story and if you are interested, I can PM you about it. The majority of TEFL jobs are in the Central Valley, which is where I live. Depending on the time of day and traffic, San José is about 45 minutes away. If you like living in big cities, SJ might be the place for you. Personally, I like being close to the city, but not in it every day. I live in the canton of Heredia and downtown Heredia offers quite a bit in terms of a social life (from what I remember in my "pre-baby" days!). As far as amenities, we are pretty comfortable. Again, this all depends on the type of lifestyle you want/are used to and what is important for you. Before moving to CR, I had a very different image of what it would be like living here. But, honestly, it's not sooo different from where I lived in the Midwest. For me, the benefits of living here include the following: no snow, friendly people, and beaches, volcanoes, etc. that can be visited on a daytrip. The downsides: traffic, the rainy season limits my mobility in the afternoons and makes mold grow on the stuff in my closet, and the culture is very different from what I'm used to. That being said, I've been here for 3 years and plan to be here for at least 3 more. The pros outweigh the cons for me. Back to top roamingteacherJoined: 16 Apr 2009Posts: 106 Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:57 pm Post subject: Thanks PVP. All good to know. We would be coming from Malaysia so I'm sure the culture shock would hit us harder, but we'd brace ourselves. Is the air quality there good? It's a big factor for us and we've had to strike off many places already because of it - I ask because you mention bad traffic. We experience that in Malaysia, but the air quality is surprisingly good, except when the Indonesians start their slashing and burning. Also, how's your Spanish? Plenty of opportunity to practice and learn? Please do PM if there are other factors that might affect our decision to choose Costa Rica as a place to live, that you'd rather not put on a public forum. Advice much appreciated. 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Today I have the pleasure of presenting a guest post from Andrew Rombach at LendEDU. Andrew and I first met when he reached out to tell me about LendEDU, a marketplace for private student loans, student loan refinancing, credit cards, and personal loans. It aims to educate consumers about debt and present them with the most affordable options that fit for their circumstances.
Today I am honored to have him writing about private student loans and their role in bankruptcy. My personal interest in this area is 2-fold:
- I live in a country where tertiary education was free up until 20 years ago. Since then its cost had skyrocketed and burdening millions of graduates with tens of thousands of £ worth of debt upon entering the workforce. As a result, I am fascinated to hear from someone in a country where education has long been commercialized.
- I have always been fascinated with the bankruptcy process and the role it plays in someone's finance, especially its effect on personal debts.
Andrew was happy to combine the 2 topics together, which became a natural fit for us.
Without further ado, I'd like to present:
Private Student Loans In Bankruptcy
By Andrew Rombach from LendEDU
The first line of defense in financing one's college education is often federal student loans from the federal government. However, a small shift has taken place in the student loan industry of the United States, which many American students are all too familiar with. The shift involves several lenders beginning to offer competitive private loans to eligible borrowers.
Private student loans can seem more beneficial to borrowers in some circumstances.
Some students cannot fully cover tuition due to limitations in federal aid and need additional funding.
While helpful in a pinch, they also pose some unique challenges:
- Students that initially finance education expenses or refinance federal student loans with a private lender may ultimately pay more.
- Interest rates on private student loans could be higher for borrowers with less than ideal credit histories, and there are far fewer remedies if a financial hardship makes it difficult to repay the balance on time.
- Another significant downside to private student loans is the reality that, even in dire straits from a financial perspective, borrowers do not have an easy option for discharging loans balances through bankruptcy.
This is clearly shown in a recent bankruptcy case where a woman who was on government assistance after an illness filed and tried to include her student loan debt of $7,800. Although the rest of her outstanding debts were wiped clean, she was unable to clear the student loans despite having no financial means to repay. These challenges can happen to anyone with student loans, making it particularly important to understand bankruptcy and private student loan debt.
Why Is It So Hard to Declare Bankruptcy?
The main reason private student loans create obstacles in bankruptcy proceedings revolves around a specific clause in the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, signed into law in 2005. Under this legislation, federal and private student loans are challenging in bankruptcy because there must be proof that repayment causes an undue hardship.
Proving undue hardship requires the borrower to pass a means test that includes:
- Proof of prolonged hardship
- An inability to meet basic standards of living
- Proof that good faith efforts have been made to pay off the debt
With federal student loans, proving all three prongs of the test is nearly impossible because opportunities exist for income-based repayment for nearly all borrowers.
However, private student loans do not provide for lower payment requirements. Unfortunately, private student loans are also not easily discharged in the bankruptcy process because borrowers may need to sue the lender as part of the bankruptcy. The lender likely has a vast legal team and more resources than an individual borrower, especially one who is facing difficult financial circumstances.
While the state of private student loans and bankruptcy may seem grim to borrowers considering their options, recent discussions on Capitol Hill have offered some promise. In 2018, the Trump administration sought out public comment on the evaluation process of undue hardship claims as it relates to private student loans and bankruptcy.
As it stands now, each court determines if the borrower has met the burden of proof, but a clear definition of hardship has not yet been established. If it is, the Department of Education and the current administration believe that this may encourage more student loan borrowers to pursue bankruptcy, under more lenient terms. This would be a significant change in the student loan market. Yet it is a potential change that could save thousands of struggling borrowers from experiencing financial turmoil.
What Can You Do Before Resorting to Bankruptcy?
Although wiping the slate clean through bankruptcy may seem like a rare but possible option for some student loan borrowers, it has a detrimental impact on one's credit score and credit history.
- Bankruptcy can reduce your credit score and remain a mark on your credit report for years.
- This has a negative impact on your ability to take out loans or credit.
To avoid the challenges that come with bankruptcy, student loan borrowers should consider alternatives before resorting to bankruptcy for private loans.
Option 1: Contact lenders to understand your options
Some private student loan lenders are willing to work with borrowers who are proactive in their search for assistance, offering a deferment or forbearance on payments for an extended period.
While the balance and ultimate obligation to repay is not eliminated, borrowers may have the time they need to rebuild their financial footing and begin on-time payment again in the future.
Option 2: Refinancing with another private lender.
This potentially could lower your interest rate or offer an extended repayment term may also be an option for some borrowers. With a reduced monthly payment, the pressure placed on a borrower is also reduced, helping them afford the student loan over time.
Interested student borrowers can compare student loan refinancing offers online through companies such as Nerdwallet, LendEDU, and Student Loan Hero.
However, refinancing may not be an option if a default has already occurred on a private student loan. If this is the case, working with your current lender as well as coming up with a feasible debt repayment strategy based on your budget may be the best course of action.


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At about 3:40pm on 8-21-7, I saw a shiny metallic cigar shaped object flying above the Denver metro area. It might have been an airplane, but I could not discern any wings, as I was amazed at how it resembled a saucer as seen from it's side. It was about 2 oclock high from where I was, and was angling upwards and away from me at about a ten oclock trajectory, perhaps five miles away. I was driving Southbound on I-25 North of the I-70 intersection, and just north of the 58th avenue overpass. I had just gotten onto I-25 from I-76 when I saw it. It was traveling toward the East (perhaps directly in line with, and above I-70), but then started traveling South East, till it diminished out of my sight. I saw it for about a full minute, as it was in constant motion. I have been very skeptical of saucer sightings till now. That was a very eery sight. I just wonder if anyone else had seen it as well.


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Anyone who's seen Come Dine With Me will understand – knowledgably pairing wine with food is a skill worth having, and some feel under considerable pressure to get it right.
Some are happy with 'the basics' – a lemony white wine to accompany sea bass perhaps, a deep red for a big of hunk of roast beef.
Others might go a touch further, elevating themselves to the realms of understanding the differences between grape varieties and regions, knowing that it'd most likely be harmonious to serve a light and crisp Muscadet with fish, a spicy, bold Shiraz with steak.
But let's face it, most are relatively useless at discerning anything past that. Mention appellations, vintages, or what French villages are most acclaimed, and there'll be panic in even some of the more seasoned dinner party hosts.
Thankfully experts like Susy Atkins, of Saturday Kitchen fame, are on hand to show us what to do. I went along to Blackheath's Chapters on Monday to find out more about what's on trend this summer.
Beginning with prosecco, it was unsurprising to hear the Italian fizz has now overtaken champagne in sales. It came with an avocado and pea puree on a crunchy crostini. It was like being at a posh picnic.
Next we headed to Galacia in Spain to sample a refreshing Albarino, offering nice acidity next to teacups (yes) full of sea bass cerviche (cured in citrus) and herbs.
Moving on, we had a South African Riesling. Some weren't convinced but to me it was refreshing and hinted apples, which cut through juicy chorizo and white beans. I needed more beans to balance the fatty pork, but with none, I had more wine.
A surprisingly good, if expensive, rose blush came next. I'm disinclined to order rose (because I'm macho, right?) but this was refined and subtle. What's more, it came with my favourite dish of the night – a delicate bresaola with apple and celeriac remoulade. It all echoed southern France majestically, while dipping into Italy with the addition of some pecorino.
Onto the reds, the first of which was a light, fruity Beaujolais (Fleurie). On its own it was nice enough, but seemed a bit lost against a rich rabbit terrine that encased foie gras as buttery as a Lurpak factory.
The Chilean Carmenere afterwards had no danger of being overawed, however – all spicy with cloves and cinnamon. But in reverse, I wasn't all that bothered by the grilled slider paired with it. The beef was tender, the match worked – I'm just really quite bored of burgers.
What I'm not bored of is apple tart. As buttery as the earlier pate, it was offset by an apple sorbet that tasted like a summer walk through a frozen orchard. It was a sweet and refreshing end, and with our Moscato d'Asti, a grapey, low alcohol Italian dessert wine, the evening finished on a sugary high.


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Bihar woman avenges crime, burns down 'rapist'
A middle-aged man was burnt to death after he was set on fire by a woman whom he had allegedly raped in her own house on Tuesday night. Avinash Kumar and Mukesh Kr Mishra report.patna Updated: Apr 04, 2013, 01:58 IST
A middle-aged man was burnt to death after he was set on fire by a woman whom he had allegedly raped in her own house on Tuesday night.
The police described the incident as "an act of revenge" on the part of the woman, a widow, after Bhola Thakur, 45, the man who was set alight, raped her.
According to the police, Thakur entered the woman's house around 1.30am Tuesday and forced himself upon her.
"Thakur was so drunk (that) he fell asleep in her house after committing the crime," said an officer.
He said the woman at first contemplated self-immolation out of shame and even poured kerosene on herself.
Thereafter, she changed her mind and decided to seek revenge.
"She threw her kerosene soaked sari, which had caught fire, on Thakur and rushed out of the house. A little later, the house was reduced to ashes and Thakur was burnt to death.
On getting information, the DSP incharge and SHO of Parsa Bazar police station rushed to the spot and took the woman into custody. During interrogation, the woman said she extracted revenge from her rapist.
14-year-old tribal girl complains against in-laws in Jhabua
Indore: Forced to discontinue her studies and being compelled to get married at the age of 14, a tribal girl from Chirolipada village of Jhabua district, 150 km west of Indore, lodged a complaint with the police on Tuesday against the family of her prospective in-laws.
The girl, a student of class 5, wants to continue her studies, which her prospective in-laws do not want. In accordance with tribal custom, the girl was engaged at 11.
The girl alleged her would-be in-laws, along with some 20 others, pressured her parents and also threatened to ransack her home if she didn't marry.


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Kaiseki: The Ultimate Expression of Japanese Cuisine
Dec 7th, 2010 by cia
The highly refined style of dining known as Kaiseki has evolved from the elaborate Zen Buddhist tea ceremony of the 16th century, and is viewed as the ultimate expression of Japanese cuisine. Four masters of the kaiseki tradition display their art in this program. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Foodsolutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors." Download recipes from the DVD at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA5/index.html
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Eco warriors find legal way to ground the 4x4 motorist
They seem to be getting away with it. Having studied the law, the environmentalists concluded that it was legal if the vehicles sustained no damage. Some claim to have let tyres down in front of police officers.
The movement began in Paris late last year and has since spread to other cities in France, Belgium and Holland. Protesters in Italy, Spain and Germany have shown interest in starting similar campaigns.
Now British environmentalists, who adopt a gentler approach, are worried that deflating may become a popular tactic in the UK, alienating mainstream supporters.
The Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles, Europe's leading motor trade association, says the number of 4x4s in the European Union more than doubled between 1998 and the end of 2004.
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The Allerseelen DoLP Stirb und Werde will is released at winter solstice 2013. Three sides of the vinyl contain the digitally remastered songs and acoustic landscapes of the almost sold out Allerseelen CD Stirb und Werde. The four unreleased songs on side A are collaborations between Allerseelen and Aima, Fräulein König and Ianva Divisione Archeomeccanica that were recorded at Agorà, Dungeon Studio (Rhenania), ReAbo Studios and Haus zur letzten Latern.
A album-medley is here on youtube
listen to War Paintings !
The desert lives and within it a few wild creatures, some of them are rock-musicians if it happens to work out geographically just as it does with the Phoenix / Arizona based outfit THE MYRRORS. And the desert with it's supernatural, magical atmosphere was a huge influence on the four teenagers along with all kinds of psychedelic rock, Arabian, Latin American, Turkish and Indian folk music and mind bending free-jazz. And therefore the music sounds like a journey into the deep solitude of the desert in peace with oneself but still boiling and simmering hot, engrossedly floating fraught with visions and ghostly hallucinations from a strange world., even sometimes like taking a stroll in the garden of Eden. The stereoscopic, vivid and sometimes washy sound brings a trance like mood. Desert sounds like a cricket's chirring and spiritual chants, as to be found in the long track "Mother of all living" intensify the hypnotic effect further on. The band formed by high school friends in 2005 recorded it's only album in 2008 with rather elementary equipment and prepared the privately released Cdr in manual labour not long before falling apart due to the usual reasons such as work and studies. The incredible success of their peace anthem "War paintings" as Youtube clip came after the break and posthumously brought the band well deserved publicity and appreciation, what conserves their music for all fans of psychedelic desert rock and smoothes the way for a reissue in an adequate sound carrier format.
F.ormal L.ogic D.ecay – His Master's Void
This avant-garde solo project of Luigi Maria Mennella constantly evolves, dating back to 1990! Each of his recordings is different and inaugurates the transition to a duo-lineup with this concept album focused on deconstruction and re-arrangement in a contemporary way of old XX century songs. Starting from Musique Concrète research, passing through electroacoustic music experimentations, stretching to Industrial extremism, the tracks of this album plan to fill a technological void and pull the "cover" classic conception down according to a wider spectre of expressive instruments with which translate the intuitions of these authors of the past, to whom they pay a simply 'volcanic' tribute.
INFESTATION – Second Souffle
Five years in the making, the new INFESTATION album "Second Souffle" is now finally available on Steinklang records. After the debut album "Bastion Intouchable (2008)", the French-Canadian martial industrial attack is back! On this new release, violence is now at it's peak. Complex orchestral phrasing is mixed with devastating war drums and destructive vocals. "Second Souffle" is a unique martial industrial album, a paroxysm of affirmative cultural resistance. It's a firm statement against globalisation and the hypocrisy of multiculturalism. The album also explore the themes of sentimental nihilism and the duality of life and death. This is a must have for all fans of Von Thronstahl, Dernière Volonté, Triarii, In Slaughter Natives, Arditi or early Der Blutharsch.
ASBAAR – Aurora Folia
ASBAARs new album "Aurora Folia" dives deeply into the magic of nature, with sounds evoking landscapes full of light and shadows within dense forest vegetation, immersing in the cold waters of a river, or a look into the sky of earth's creator. This album gives a different point of view within Dark Ambient Music and a change to a new direction in the musical work of ASBAAR. A walk through nature's mystics, hidden between the empirical and the rational against the world of magical dreams.
TRIO DAG – Sećania
Reissue of a monstrously rare former-Yugoslavian psych folk masterpiece, originally released in 1974. Includes three bonus tracks taken from 7-inches.
OPUS – Opus 1
Reissue of the debut album by former-Yugoslavian prog rock band Opus, originally from 1975. Featuring ex-members of YU Grupa, Siluete, Korni Grupa and Dah. 7″ bonus track included!
IGRA STAKLENIH PERLI – same
Reissue on CD of an impossible to find psychedelic masterpiece. Made in the mid '70s in former Yugoslavia. This is one of the best Pink Floyd-esque psychedelic albums. Stunning guitars and killer keyboards. Anyone into heavy psychedelia needs this one!
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This LP is one of the most beautiful and highest artistic Folk albums from southern Europe.
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"That's how I first noticed Ruben Jones," Portland Boltz coach Aaron Fentress said. "He was on another team playing defensive line and looked like he might eat one of our running backs."
That encounter took place in 2011 when Jones played for the Portland Raiders against the Fentress coached Portland Monarchs. Jones was on the other side of a 66-15 beat down.
"Ruben did all he could," Fentress said. "He was clearly one of the more dominant players on the field."


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Quite a few people were skeptical about the free $176 cash money offer from CapitalOne 360 last month, but as the image below shows, it was legit! If you missed out, then I've got good news and bad news. The good news is that Capital One 360 is still running a promotion, albeit for slightly less free money. The bad news is I can't find my baseball glove and I have a game in three hours.
New Capital One 360 online checking accounts can get $50 in free cash as long as you make 3 purchases with your debit card within 45 days. Seriously, the full steps are:
- Apply for a free 360 Checking account.
- Use your debit card to make 3 purchases within 45 days.
- $50 will be added to your account on day 50.
That's it. Simply making 3 total purchases should trigger the free money bonus. I made a few extra purchases last month just to be safe, but feel free to only make the minimum.
So how many other Hiffers got the $100 bonus today? What are you going to do with your free money?!


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Water Features
From a tranquil pond to a cascading waterfall a water feature can add interest and character to any landscape and become a real focal point. Using their many years of experience our landscape design team can help you create the perfect water feature for your landscape.
Landscape Lighting
Once you have your perfect outdoor living space why not show it off even more by installing lighting? We have a specialist team of lighting experts who can help you choose the right lighting to accent your landscape.
The gallery below illustrates some of the water features & lighting that Chuck Hafner's Landscape Division have designed and installed here in CNY.


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Do I need Orthodontics?
- Some teeth don't meet at all.
- Baby teeth falling out too early or very late.
- The centers of the top and bottom front teeth don't line up.
- Often biting the cheek or roof of the mouth.
- Finger sucking or tongue sucking habit continuing after 6 years of age.
- Difficulty chewing or biting with teeth that don't meet evenly on both sides.
- Teeth wearing unevenly.
- Jaws that shift off center when the teeth bite together.
- Embarrassing teeth or smile often hidden by hands.
- Top front teeth protrude or are "bucked".
- Top front teeth cover more than 25 percent of the bottom front teeth when the back teeth are biting together.
- Top front teeth grow in behind the bottom front teeth.
- A space exists between the top and bottom front teeth with the back teeth biting together.
- Crowded, overlapped, misplaced teeth or extra teeth.
- Excessive spaces between teeth that persist after the top permanent canine teeth appear.
An even bite for improved jaw alignment and function.
Improved self-esteem and self-confidence.
Cleaner, healthier teeth.
Improve the width of the dental arches.
Reduce or eliminate the need to extract permanent teeth.
Reduce or eliminate the need for jaw surgery.
Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth.
Correct harmful oral habits.
Improve self-image related to appearance.
Preserve or gain space for erupting permanent teeth.
Simplify and shorten treatment time for definitive orthodontic treatment.
Increase stability of final treatment results.
Reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth.
Improve speech development.
Help eliminate breathing problems.
Guide permanent teeth into more favorable positions.
Improve lip closure.
Reduce potential for damage to the jaw joints.
Regardless of a person's age, orthodontic treatment is usually a change for the better. The mechanics involved in the movement of teeth are essentially the same in adults as in children. Gaps between teeth, crowding, protruding front teeth and teeth in abnormal positions are problems that may be corrected in the adult by orthodontic treatment.
However, because an adult's facial bones are no longer growing, certain conditions cannot be resolved with braces alone. Sometimes, surgery is required to obtain the correct result. The health of teeth, gums and supporting bone, as well as jaw relationships, are key factors in determining the prospects of improving one's appearance through orthodontic treatment.
Research has proven that children and adults who believe their teeth are unattractive may suffer from a lack of self-esteem and confidence. Dr. Joyce Brothers, a leading psychologist, has said the need for acceptance is something we never outgrow. An adult who feels unattractive because of crooked teeth may cover his or her mouth when speaking or laughing and may feel self-conscious in social situations. Orthodontics has the ability to improve this.


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Is your vette menagerie material? Just send a photo (or photos) of the car, a brief description, and whatever else you'd like to VETTE Magazine, c/o 'Glass Menagerie, 9036 Brittany Way, Tampa, FL 33619. You can also email the information to email@example.com with "Glass" in the subject line. So what are you waiting for?
Down Under Shark
Who: Tony Browne Where: Australia (no city given) What: 1974 C3 coupe
I've been an Aussie subscriber to VETTE for the last three or four years, and thought I should let you know about my '74 Stingray.
I purchased the car out of Japan as an undriveable wreck, with a plan of just getting it going and driving it. Before long, I had every bit pulled down and the four coats of existing paint laboriously sanded back to reveal the bare bones. Four-and-a-half years later, I completed a body-off restoration, including engine, transmission, and rearend rebuilds. Only then did I finally get my mildly worked 350/Turbo 400 Stingray on the road for my first-ever drive.
The car features an '80s body-panel upgrade, flares, and custom-made Australian Dragway wheels. It's pictured here at a local bush pub. (That's Australian for bar.)
I'm also currently working on a '74 big-block 454, and will keep you posted on my progress. I love your mag—keep up the good work. Cheers from Oz!
Pace Cousins
Who: Kenn and Dean Deike Where: Plainfield and Waverly, IA What: 2008 C6 Indy Pace Car, 1978 C3 Indy Pace Car
We're happy taking the curves with our Pace Cars.
Kenn has the '08 with a Lingenfelter supercharger installed, while Dean has the '78 with upgrades that include a specially built 700R4 transmission in place of the stock Turbo 350.
We both belong to the Cedar Valley Corvette Club (www.cvvettes.org), and we enjoy VETTE and the tech hints in each issue. Keep up the good work!
First Timer
Who: Marc Cropper Where: Westerville, OH What: 1991 C4 coupe
This is my first Vette. It wasn't in very good condition when I bought it, but the owner needed to sell. I made him an offer, and he accepted.
Now, the L98 engine has an Edelbrock high-flow intake, a Vortex cold-air induction system, a 52mm BBK throttle body, a mild cam, long-tube headers, a MagnaFlow exhaust, and a custom-flashed chip. The interior is from a 40th Anniversary '93, with the anniversary logos replacing the C4 emblems. The pockets on the backside of the hood have all been chromed, along with a lot of the engine and engine bay, and the suspension has also been upgraded.
Now the car is a multiple award winner, and I've received a lot of compliments on its black-and-ruby color combination.
Born One Year Apart
Who: Boone Trail Corvette Club Where: St. Charles County, MO What: 2014 C7 coupe, 2013 C6 coupe
While these two Corvettes—both owned by members of the Boone Trail Corvette Club—are a generation apart, they have something in common.
The C7, owned by Vince Gabrunas, was built on August 29, 2013, and rolled off the assembly line at approximately 11 a.m. that day. The C6, owned by Bob and Susan Williams, was built on August 29, 2012, at almost exactly the same time.
The C7 has the Z51 package, an exposed carbon-fiber top, and a seven-speed manual transmission, while the C6 has nav, dual-mode exhaust, a six-speed automatic with paddles, and a Johnny O'Connell suspension package.
It was during a club trip to the Tail of the Dragon that Vince got the call that his car was available for delivery from the National Corvette Museum. Several club members went to the Museum to celebrate his taking delivery of his new car.
Dream Garage
Who: Tim Rukavina Where: North Huntingdon, PA What: 1977 C3, 1998 C5 coupe, 1970 C3 coupe
Here is my garage with my three Corvettes—two sharks flanking a C5.
As you can see, there's plenty of Corvette-related automobilia alongside the three cars, including hundreds of die-cast Vettes in large and small scale.
Who: Bob Funari Where: Long Beach, CA What: 1999 C5 coupe
I purchased this car in 1998 as a new automobile, and over the years it's gone through multiple upgrades and enhancements.
It has a custom-built engine that started with a C5-R aluminum block and highly modified cylinder heads. A Magnuson supercharger generates 10 pounds of boost, while a custom-built set of headers expedite the exhaust flow through Borla mufflers. A SPEC high-performance clutch, a strengthened differential, and Wilwood brakes complete the modifications. Despite its incredible power, the car is capable of getting 28 miles per gallon in highway driving.
This car probably has the best combination of performance, driveability, and utility of all the vehicles in my collection. Despite its incredible capabilities, it will carry quite a bit of luggage, and it has been highly reliable in daily commutes to my office. In many ways, this Corvette is a more powerful cousin of the C6 ZR1.
Father and Sons' Rescue
Who: Larry Grossman Where: Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale, FL What: 1966 C2 coupe
During the year of my recovery after open-heart surgery, I decided to fulfill a lifelong desire to buy a midyear Vette.
After a very long search with my sons, Mitch and Randy, I came across an abandoned restoration project in an Alabama garage. It was a numbers-matching '66 coupe that was in dire need of completion.
We've refurbished the interior, replaced the wiring systems, added Vintage Air HVAC and a new repro radio, plus center and kick-panel speakers. The brake system was replaced, and a power-brake conversion unit went on, as did new shocks and chassis bushings.
All of our efforts have been amply rewarded, as every time we start the engine, it roars to life through the side-mounted exhausts. Everywhere we drive, people wave and give us the "thumbs up," and groups come over and ask if they can take pictures standing next to the car.
With the Beach Boys playing while we cruise around, I get the feeling I'm a teenager again. The feeling is priceless!