text:
We have some debate going on in the Letters section over Snowbirds and traffic.
It started with this letter from reader R. Calem from Boynton Beach – by way of New Jersey – who said, "While I have enjoyed spending the winter here in our new home, I am really looking forward to getting back to New Jersey, with the rude and aggressive drivers."
Calem says she is a Snowbird who "became one of those who come down to Florida for the winter — one of many who clog up your roads, take your parking spots in malls, and generally annoy you between November and April."
She had some harsh criticism for the way we drive: failing to yield or rolling through stop signs.
And the responses rolled in.
"We have visited New Jersey and thank God we return safely after fighting the drivers on Routes 287, 202 and the Garden State Parkway, or even the little towns just to get in and out of a grocery-store parking lot. Did it not occur to you that the snowbirds from New Jersey might be the reckless drivers here in the winter?" wrote Alice Tuthill of Tequesta.
"These are drivers who come from every state in our country who have elected to become permanent Florida residents, and they bring with them the bad habits they learned elsewhere — along with the natives, who should know better," Doris Ellenbogen of Palm Beach Gardens said.
There's no denying that the increased traffic between November and April does wonders to put people on edge. Those who live here year-round have to make quick adjustments. That drive that took us 15 minutes in July might take over 35 minutes in January. And to Ellenbogen's point, many drivers come here from other parts of the country and bring their native driving habits with them, which might be fine where they are from but when the divergent driving habits are mixed together in the I-95 pot, sometimes they don't mesh well.
For example, I personally would like to know where the drivers come from who think that driving 58 mph in the lane closest to the HOV lane – the high-speed lane – is acceptable. How many times have you been driving down I-95 in that lane only to encounter a driver going under the speed limit, seemingly oblivious to the traffic trying to vault around him without plowing into each other in the process?
This is the driver I would like to address, Florida native and Snowbird alike.
It's called the high-speed lane. It is for drivers who are maintaining the speed limit, which on I-95 in most of Palm Beach County is 65 mph. In Florida, drivers who wish to drive slower are required to utilize the farthest right-hand lane, also known as the "slow lane," and not maintaining the flow of traffic carries a minimum fine of $121 if you're pulled over.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with driving a bit slower; South Florida traffic can be nerve-wracking to navigate. The problem is compounded by the right-hand lanes that suddenly become "exit only" lanes, and I imagine some of the drivers who are driving in the wrong lane are doing so to avoid getting caught in an unintended exit.
But driving in the high-speed lane any slower than the speed limit can cause serious accidents when other drivers have to try to get around you to maintain the flow of traffic.
We can debate the traffic levels in the summer versus the winter, and year-round residents and Snowbirds can continue their bickering, but this one shouldn't be up for debate.
If cars are passing you on both sides, please move to the right, for your safety and the safety of your fellow road warriors.Kristyn Wellesley, Digital Editor


text:
Parental Locks – Make TV Viewing Safe for Children
With children in the house, parents will surely be concerned when it comes to TV viewing. When your child has the remote in their hands, how can you stop them from watching content that is not suitable for their age? The answer is simple: Parental Locks.
Today, most televisions offer the parental lock option to users, which helps them block certain shows or channels. You also have the option of blocking content according to their time slots or ratings. This will help you monitor what your kids watch at home.
Why Is It Necessary?
With a wide variety of content available on TV, parental control over TV viewing has become quite necessary. You will certainly not want to expose your children to content that contains violence or sexual content. So, you can put parental locks over certain channels or shows to restrict your children from watching them.
Which Programs Should I Block?
If you are not a regular TV watcher, how will you know which programs are suitable for children and which aren't? Your TV can help you in this matter too. Your TV will list all the scheduled programs that will run in the day. Each program will have some description and information along with it that you can read. There will be some audience ratings or content advisory mentioned in the information too.
If the program information mentions "PG-13" or "PG-18", this means that the program may not be suitable for children under 13 or 18 years of age. It can contain nudity, foul language, sensuality, violence, etc. A program that is rated R means restricted. Parents are strictly advised to watch such programs themselves before allowing their children to watch it, that too if they find them suitable.
Programs rated "R" usually contain profanity, sexual content, persistent or intense violence, drug abuse and nudity. There are many other ratings as well such as G-rating that is fit for a general audience or NC-17 rating which prohibits children under 17 from watching the content.
Content Advisory like (L), (D) and (V) is also sometimes mentioned before a show or movie begins. The (L) means strong language, the (V) mean violence and the (D) means suggestive dialogue. Parents can take guidance from such information and then monitor their children's television time by blocking movies, shows or channels that show such content.
How Do I block Programming?
Blocking programming is easy. You can read the TV manual for the steps to block certain shows or channels. If you do not have time to read the manual, just go on the "TV Guide" option using your remote control and click on "Settings". There you will see an option titled "Parental Control". Just follow it from there and read the options mentioned on the screen. These TV settings are quite user-friendly and you will have no trouble working your way around them.
So, why not start monitoring your children's TV viewing from today to ensure that whatever they watch is suitable for their age?
Learn more today by visiting http://advancedtech.ca/fredericton-satellite-tv/shaw-direct/ or call us at 1(800) 689-3434 OR (506) 472-1800

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A Dog in Oregon Ate 43 Socks and Is Still Kicking
Pick up your socks or this dog may gobble them up.
When a 3-year-old Great Dane from the Portland area was found vomiting and retching, his owner raced him to DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital.
The hospital's communications specialist Shawna Harch told The Oregonian that after Dr. Ashley Magee examined the sick dog's X-rays, she saw what looked like "a lot of foreign material in his stomach."
Because the material was deemed indigestible, Magee had to resort to a two-hour surgery to remove the mass.
The contents of his belly? Socks. A lot of them. Forty-three and a half to be precise (a cloud of mystery hangs over the whereabouts of the half-sock).
The Great Dane was discharged only a day after surgery, and as if his survival wasn't a miraculous enough ending to this tale, Veterinary Practice News announced on August 27 that the hospital had won a second-place money prize for their story.
The contest is called "They Ate WHAT?" and has been annually sponsored by the magazine for nearly a decade. All vets were asked to submit an X-ray along with case details.
Oh, and yes — that means there were weirder entries: the sock-gobbling Great Dane was "beat out" by a frog named Kermit who ate 30 rocks from his cage and tied with a German shorthaired pointer who swallowed a metal shish kabob skewer.
Marilyn Iturri wrote in Veterinary Practice News, "We had many, many great entries. Unfortunately, some terrific and unusual cases were represented by low-resolution radiographs that wouldn't reproduce well in the magazine and so, didn't make it to final judging."
(H/T The Oregonian)


text:
At the service of our clients and partners
The Fayat Group was founded in 1957 and is a 100% independent, family-run company that offers its clients long-term collaboration based on trust and confidence.
The second generation of the Fayat family, accompanied by 20,000 loyal, committed staff, is perpetuating the Group's longstanding efficiency and expertise in its construction-related business lines: building, civil engineering, foundations, energy and services, steel construction and mechanics, pressure vessels and equipment, in particular for road-building. The coherence of these business lines allows unique synergies and enables us to offer innovative solutions both in France and abroad.
We are present in no fewer than 120 countries and accompany our clients wherever they are in the world.
Our products and projects address the issues of smart homes, connected cities, 5th-generation mobility, the energy transition, water management, the environment and safety, as well as health and well-being, culture, sport and recreation, thereby taking up the challenges of today's society and its diverse expectations.
Our independent, agile organisation fosters commitment and responsibility, close relationships with our customers and fast responses to their needs.
Audacity is a fundamental value of the Group's long-term vision and drives its spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation with the focus on creating value with and for our clients, today and tomorrow, in order to work together to achieve profitable, sustainable growth for the next 60 years!


text:
The Hakuho Foundation is now accepting applications for the 12th Hakuho Foundation Japanese Research Fellowship.
With the goals of further strengthening the fundamentals of international research into Japan and deepening international understanding of Japan, the Hakuho Foundation Japanese Research Fellowship invites leading international researchers of the Japanese language, Japanese language education, Japanese literature and Japanese culture to Japan to conduct residential research.
Application period: June 10-October 31, 2016
Research period: September 1, 2017-August 31, 2018 (6 months or 12 months)
For further details, please visit the Hakuho Foundation's website:


text:
What's Not There
Unique Shop Built for Easy Expansion, Anticipation of Future Needs
Steve Berger's shop stands out even from a distance. The bank of clerestory windows mounted high along a wall sets his structure apart from others dotting the countryside outside Wellman, Iowa. Borrowing from American architect Frank Lloyd Wright's ideas on passive solar heating, the 4- by 6-foot panels of glass channel morning sunlight down onto the shop floor.
To truly appreciate the planning that went into Berger's 82- by 90-foot building, however, it's good to note the capabilities he built into the shop that you don't see. As he said, this shop is "a work in progress."
Berger's new maintenance facility occupies open ground across a gravel road and 200 feet from any other building, including the 1,600-square-foot, 1960s-era shed that once served as his primary shop. The building he erected in 2014 was intentionally sited here to be unobstructed by other buildings so the shop's footprint can grow as new needs arise.
For example, Berger offers he may one day add an enclosed wash bay or an oil-change pit. These additions would mean pushing out the north wall and building an additional bay for either or both functions. Nothing in the area obstructs expansion.
Or, consider an open patch of grass in front of the building. One day, an office will be built there. With that in mind, Berger oversized his geothermal field to heat and cool that future space. He also has dedicated enough electrical service to operate it.
Similarly, the interior of the shop was designed to accommodate two functions not yet installed. The steel skeleton of the building was constructed to accommodate a 10-ton bridge crane. The crane's hoist will move assemblies and supplies most places in the shop. "That's why we went with 22-foot sidewalls so we can get that hook height to put a combine underneath it and still move things to it," Berger said.
The other capability "plumbed" into the shop is a truck lift to perform engine and tire work. "We don't have it now, but we have the flexibility to install it," said Berger, explaining the advance planning. "This shop was built for expansion. It has flexibility for whoever has the shop in 20 to 30 years."
That is the story of what is to come. What did Berger build for the "now"?
Light is an overarching theme in the shops. Berger is a fan of natural illumination. "I don't want to feel boxed in," he said.
Those high panes of glass that give the shop an unusual distinction from afar bathe his workspaces in natural light. "You're going to give up a little heating efficiency by adding those windows, but it's a balance," he said. "When you're inside the shop and everything is closed up in the winter, there are enough windows to still let in that natural light [and warmth]."
A south-facing, 46-foot-wide hydraulic door gives entrance to Berger's largest implements -- and through its double row of windows more natural light.
Berger's choice for artificial lighting is rows of ceiling mounted, six-bulb, T5 light units. The fluorescent light sets are highly economical, long lasting and cast a visibly comfortable level of light.
Not surprisingly, Berger wanted space. "Like every farmer, we outgrew our old shop," he said.
"We wanted a facility where we could have multiple projects going on at the same time." That means his shop accommodates a 16-row planter torn apart for three weeks waiting for parts, plus semis and tractors.
Four overhead doors, including the large hydraulic door, give entrance to the inside of the shop. Importantly, several service doors allow Berger and others to enter the shop without having to open the larger doors. The hydraulic door creates a 20- by 46-foot covered workspace when it's open. It opens over a concrete apron 40 feet wide and 93 feet long.
"I really value access. If you have to move something out of the shop, I don't want to have to move everything else first," he said.
Berger considered efficiency vital to his new building. "In my old shop, all you had to do was reach out and grab a screwdriver. But, the center of the shop floor now is at least 40 feet from any wall. You don't want to have to walk 40 feet to pick up a wrench. It's not efficient. Everything has to become mobile," he said. "Everything has to come to you."
Berger is putting larger pieces of equipment on wheels. Compressed air, lubricants and power are delivered to the farthest reaches of the shop by retractable hose reels and extension cords, the latter Berger hardwired into outlet boxes around the shop. By each of the overhead doors, Berger installed a service center that conveniently includes power washing and compressed air.
The geothermal system and insulation (8 inches of foam blown into the walls) keeps the shop within a comfortable working range in winter and summer. "Probably the biggest surprise is the cooling part," Berger said. "I've had 113 degrees F index outside. [The geothermal system] took the humidity out and cooled this space down to 80 degrees F."
A cool working environment in the summer generates more working hours. "We hadn't really considered that," Berger notes.
Berger's immediate answer to this question is even more space. "I think any farmer would say they would build it bigger."
Also, side doors. They are now 20 feet wide. "We might have gone a little bigger. That would have given us a little more room to work."
Copyright 2018 DTN/The Progressive Farmer. All rights reserved.


text:
Being a photographer is no straightforward business; it takes a real artist to capture the emotion of the moment and take photos that will make people smile for years to come. You can be sure yours thrive or succeed by having a great business plan, learning your goal market in different to know what they want and anticipate and of course be prepared to give your consumers excessive-end toppings, completely different spicy and attractive flavor choices and be ready to serve them sizzling. I'm now in the strategy of stating my marketing plan which is why I am here on Hubpages.
I have carried out a analysis to completely know the business ideas in St. Lucia which I can be speaking about on this post. And of course with the rising variety of moms annually, a toddler daycare is one wonderful business idea in Oklahoma to enter. Sale of hair-care products combined with a salon and spa is one nice business thought that can thrive in West Virginia. Get these in place and you're sure to make it big venturing into this business idea in Kansas. Nevertheless, the commercial is turning into expensive and it is tough for a small business to cope up with a excessive funds of advertisement. So, by now, you have your business set up, you're advertising and the calls are rolling in! That's why the Kindle Paperwhite 3G is the perfect companion to a pill for each leisure and business journey. To be a superb businessman, one needs to have good business qualities and expertise.
That is considered one of my favourite business books, and a robust affect on this page that I built. In case you are embarking on such a business concept in West Virginia, it is usually necessary to take your business on-line to enable easy access to people who find themselves outside West Virginia. Work your Mary Kay business like a REAL business and you will obtain the rewards of a real business! I get sick of studying business motivational books generally because the stories they print are just so shiny and unrealistic. Apparently, most of this folks would not just wish to use medicine from pharmacy all the time as they always get bored with it that is where this business is available in, they produce natural medications from farm that grows herb.
Block out all unfavorable discuss your business or you will never get it off the bottom. My curiosity in business and the setting started in the early 1970s when I was a young person. You'll be able to money in on this business idea to initiate a service that may assist the individuals of Utah compute their tax returns, draw up a debt reimbursement plan, scrutinize their utility payments among other financial duties. I started a designer scrub business last 12 months after 6 months of unsuccessful job looking out.
Choosing a business name is a process that should not be taken calmly; in fact, it's best to put plenty of time into choosing a reputation that may actually benefit your new business. Wow so good to know that I am at the moment beginning to do some online business with Soul Seeker Video games. As a result of I business is new, I want not less than three letters of recommendation from my shoppers. Many inquiries have been received from business corporations and startups relating to coming into the small business federal government contracting market. Now we have spent what little savings we had on lawyer charges and getting by. We have now been living on credit and now all of the credit cards are maxed out. Business is altogether a different factor than mere financial actions or transactions.


text:
An Olympic Why
Victory Gardens, The Sequel — New Urban AG, Scaling Locally Grown Food
Jeff Olson is an accidental urban agriculture activist. Like many, he grew up surrounded by agriculture and ran away from it. Some 30 years later, when his business mentor and corporate partner bought a patented way to grow food, Jeff thought this is what Steve Jobs would do if he were a farmer. He would leverage design, grow beautiful food, make growing it cool and scale it. Jeff is a social and business entrepreneur and proud father of three daughters. After successful careers in professional athletics, money management and technology, he and his wife founded Well Nourished Worldwide in 2000 to deliver a new standard in health food and its business. Jeff was co-founder of the Metro Denver Health and Wellness Commission, the predecessor to LiveWell Colorado, and serves on the boards of the Jimmie Heuga Endowment; Turn the Tide Foundation; and the Colorado Olympian and Paralympian Association. He is also a strategic advisor to Veterans to Farmers.


text:
We've had a facelift!
What's new?
- Submitting a complaint is just a few clicks away! We are Canada's only financial services OmbudService accepting document submissions online, using e-signature technology.
- You can now search our website using keywords.
- Have an old insurance policy? No problem – we will help you find out which company now holds your policy. OLHI is the only place in Canada that offers this information on mergers, acquisitions or renaming of old companies.
What's been improved?
- Finding insurance has a new look and feel. It is the same great service. OLHI is the only place in Canada that offers this comprehensive list of member companies and the products they sell.
- We remain Canada's only service that searches for policies of a deceased person. Consumers can now submit their search requests online.


text:
The LSO just became one of the first areas of U-M to take gifts by text message!
To give a quick and easy $10 gift to support the LSO, just start a new text message to the number 50555. The entire message should read "ARTS" (no quotation marks).
After you send the message, you'll get a reply to confirm your gift. Once you confirm it, a $10 donation will flow to the LSO, and show up as an extra $10 charge on your next mobile phone bill. You can give up to three times from any mobile device.
Of course, we are still glad to take gifts via this online form or by mail. (Address and details here.)
The LSO is entirely self-supporting, with no direct funding from U-M — though we do get staff support from the Gifts of Art program, and volunteer help from our committee members. We raise all our funds through donations and member dues.
Please consider a year-end gift to the LSO today!


text:
By Orla Bannon
Aaron Kernan is poised to make his first appearance of 2014 in next week's division two league game against Galway.
The Armagh wing-back has been out of action for five months with an Achilles injury picked up prior to Crossmaglen's county final win over Pearse Og in October.
The 30-year-old was given the all clear to resume full training last week and has confirmed he will play some part in the vital league game in Galway on Sunday week.
"This is the first serious injury that I've had, and it's been really frustrating, but the physios and doctors have been excellent and plotted where I should be at each stage, and I've stuck to that," said Kernan.
"It's nice to hit all your targets. I have a big two weeks now to try and get up to speed with the rest of the boys and try and tune into the game-plan and tactics that we have this year.
"It's time for a crash course in what's been happening."
The return of such a quality player is a much-needed boost to an injury-hit Armagh squad which is back in relegation danger following last week's defeat to Monaghan.
Galway are in even greater need of points and will be all but relegated if they fail to win.
Kernan says Galway are "owed one" after they dumped Armagh out of the All-Ireland qualifiers in Pearse Stadium last summer and relegating the Tribe – as well as securing their own Division Two status – would clearly be an added bonus to Kernan.
"We need no ammunition for Galway after they put us out of the championship last year," he claimed.
"It is one game I am really looking forward to being a part of, I'm sure the rest of the boys are the same."
Kernan is hoping to start the game, but knows the decision will be made by Paul Grimley and Kieran McGeeney (right).
"I suppose that depends on what I do in training up until then," he said.
"It's up to management whether I start, but it's up to me to prove my fitness and I'm looking forward to getting a shot at the jersey.
"I was back in full training last Thursday night and feeling good. But fitness and match fitness are different things."


text: Josh Charles wrote: > My Point was that you still need to use C (a _strongly_ typed > language) at some point, or else you can't do what you want to do. I > was still reacting to the guy that flat out said that stronly typed > languages were just wrong. First, some guideposts. C is weakly statically typed. Ruby is strongly dynamically typed. Ada is strongly statically typed. Perl is weakly dynamically typed. Next, some definitions. "Strong" means you cannot glom two variables together and the compiler will "guess" how to resolve their types. Perl is "weak" when it lets you do this because in Perl everything is a string, so every activity that's not obviously math can resolve to a string manipulation. "Dynamic" means all objects inherit from a great Object in the sky, which virtually contains every possible method. So the line foo.bar() will compile and run for any foo of any type that contains any bar(). "Static" means the compiler trivially checks at compile time that all use of foo.bar() use a foo that refers to an object of a class in the same inheritance hierarchy. bar() must only bind to a single root bar() that all variations must derive from. > My entire point is that your should use > the best tool for the job. it would be bad idea to implement > something like basecamp in C. It would also be a bad idea to > implement the latest NVidia 3D device driver in Ruby. Totally. The closer to the metal, the more you need a strong statically typed language. (C, a weak language, squeaks by because everyone who learns it knows how to use it strongly.) The closer to the user, the more you need a strong dynamic language, for the command-and-control stuff. Note that the popular ORBs (CORBA, ActiveX), are strongly dynamically typed, regardless of the languages that support them. I forgot what I wrote, but what I meant was "static typing is wrong". Hacks like generics are attempts to put "a little" dynamic typing into static typing languages. Static typing should be optional, and it should not be an excuse not to write unit tests. They make static typing less important for robustness. -- Phlip http://www.greencheese.org/ZeekLand <-- NOT a blog!!!


text:
- apa.az
- Industry and Energy
Azerbaijan increases gold production by 7.1-fold last month
In January 2018, Azerbaijan produced 744.8 kg of gold, up 7.1-fold from previous year. As of February 1, 2018 the finished products made up 40 kg.
Silver production in the reporting period made up 21.4 kg, up 4.2-fold compared to a year earlier. Finished silver products as of February 1 stood at 54.6 kg.
Other news
Azerbaijani MFA: Armenia are targeting residential areas in Tartar and Aghjabadi after co-chairs' appeal to respect humanitarian ceasefire
MoD: Enemy's military equipment and personnel were destroyed - VIDEO
Assistant to Azerbaijani President: "Armenian army shelled more than 300 projectile at four regions from 06.00 to 12:00 today "
Defence Ministry: Enemy is firing at our human settlements
Turkish President: "26 people died, 885 injured, as a result of earthquake in Izmir"
Consulate General: 504 doctors from Turkey applied for volunteer service in the rear
1,352,907 coronavirus tests conducted in Azerbaijan so far
Number of confirmed coronavirus cases reaches 55,269 in Azerbaijan, 730 deaths
Azerbaijan documents 1,095 fresh coronavirus cases, 547 recoveries, 12 deaths in the last 24 hours
Iran reports 386 coronavirus related deaths over past day
Azerbaijan's MES: Relevant agencies of the partner countries and international organizations are informed on the facts of the terrorist provocations by Armenia against the civilian population of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani Ombudsman makes a video appeal to the world community and international organizations - VIDEO
Hikmat Hajiyev: "Positions of Azerbaijani Army are constantly fired at from Armenia's territory"
Assistant to Azerbaijani President: "Armenia by use of phosphorus caused fire in Shusha forests"
Ukraine reports 8,752 new coronavirus cases
Russia does not respond positively to Pashinyan's appeal for help from Putin
President Ilham Aliyev: We restore justice, we implement UN SC resolutions that have remained on paper for 27 years
President of Azerbaijan: "We have enough ammunition"
Azerbaijani President: "First Armenia opened fire and we have evidences"
MoD: Enemy is attempting to lay the basis for his further provocations by delivering phosphorus cargo to the territory of Khojavend
Israeli Minister: "We know what bombardment of civilians means, we always stand by Azerbaijan"
President Ilham Aliyev was interviewed by German ARD TV channel
Number of injured people in an earthquake in Turkey's Izmir province reaches 831 - UPDATED
Armenians shell residential settlements and cemetery in Aghdam and Aghjabadi
UK allocates £1 million funding for ICRC in relation to Nagorno Garabagh conflict
Russia records 18,140 new coronavirus infections over past 24 hours
Assistant to Azerbaijani President: "85-year-old Evgenia Babayan was subjected to psychological and physical torture in Armenia and brought before an investigator"
Azerbaijani FM makes a phone call to Turkish counterpart
Hikmet Hajiyev: "Presence of PKKs, brought from Syria and Iraq in Armenian armed forces, is a fact"
Armenia records 41 coronavirus-related deaths over the past day
Defense Ministry: "Information about the shelling of Shusha by the Azerbaijan Army is another misinformation of the enemy"
Georgia reports 1,673 coronavirus cases over past day
SSMC: October conscription for the active military service ends
Azerbaijani FM meets with ICRC Director-General in Geneva
Azerbaijani oil prices decrease
Defense Ministry: "Information about the shelling of Khankendi by the Azerbaijan Army is false"
Oil prices decrease
Number of cases in Germany surpasses 500,000
Another magnitude 5 earthquake jolts Turkey's Izmir
Italy reports over 31,000 new cases, 199 dead in the last 24 hours
MoD: Giyameddinli village of the Aghjabedi region came under fire
Death toll in Turkey's earthquake rises to 24 - UPDATED-8
Azerbaijani MPs observe parliamentary elections in Georgia
Parliamentary election begins in Georgia
Azerbaijan Defense Ministry: Retaliation fire was opened on enemy firing points, from which Gubadli was subjected to artillery fire
Azerbaijan MoD: There are no weapons and ammunition prohibited by international law in the armament of the Azerbaijani Army
MoD: Armenia shelled Azerbaijan's Terter, Aghdam, and Aghjabedi
Azerbaijan's MoD reveals the latest situation in the front on October 31
At least seven killed in landslide in El Salvador, over 30 missing
Protesters clash with police over COVID-19 restrictions in Barcelona
Azerbaijani Ombudsman makes a video appeal to the world community and international organizations - VIDEO
MoD: Two more "Smerch" belonging to the enemy, which fired at the cities of Barda and Tartar, were destroyed today - VIDEO
Let's get acquainted with our military servicemen showing bravery in battles - VIDEO
MoD: Enemy, which can't resist our army, flee leaving their equipment - VIDEO
Armenians target Azerbaijan's residential settlements, civilian population, and civilian facilities - PHOTOSESSION
Azerbaijani MP suggests to establish shelters for beggars
Azerbaijan commemorates Khojaly genocide - PHOTOSESSION
14 years pass since establishment of the Ministry of Emergency Situations: They always come to your aid in any difficult moments - PHOTOSESSION - VIDEO
First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva attended opening ceremony of rebuilt Azerbaijan pavilion at Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy in Moscow - UPDATED
Azerbaijani MFA: Armenia are targeting residential areas in Tartar and Aghjabadi after co-chairs' appeal to respect humanitarian ceasefire
MoD: Enemy's military equipment and personnel were destroyed - VIDEO
Assistant to Azerbaijani President: "Armenian army shelled more than 300 projectile at four regions from 06.00 to 12:00 today "
Defence Ministry: Enemy is firing at our human settlements


text:
We lost Casey Kasem about a week ago, and his passing was immediately followed by countless odes to the radio legend for his Top 40 radio show and his voice-over work in the animation world. What we haven't seen a lot of is praise for Kasem's appearances in several biker movies in the late 1960s, and his role in the classic film, The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant. As far as the mainstream is concerned, these might as well have been porn movies, given their omission from they typical Kasem tribute.
In the 1960s while he was still becoming "Casey Kasem," he sought out parts in low-budget movies, most of which were biker flicks. If you've ever seen a biker flick from this era, it's easy to tell why these films don't get a lot of play in his bio after he became a household name. Most biker movies were about drugs, sex, and violence, and that's about it.
Kasem is Mouth, a biker caught up in a rivalry with another biker gang. Dennis Hopper is the star of this one, which came out two years before he shook the foundations of Hollywood with Easy Rider. Mouth is a member of the Black Souls, the bad guys in the film. Kasem also picked up an Associate Producer credit for The Glory Stompers.
In an isolated wood, Chino and his rebel motorcycle gang, The Black Souls, capture Darryl, leader of a rival gang called The Glory Stompers, and Darryl's girl friend, Chris. One of the Black Souls, Magoo, attempts to rape Chris, and Chino beats up Darryl. Subsequently, the whole gang jumps Darryl, leaves him for dead, and heads for a border town to sell Chris to Mexican white slavers. In the meantime, Chino's advances toward Chris infuriate Jo Ann, his "momma." A disillusioned former Glory Stomper named Smiley, now traveling alone, happens upon the merely wounded Darryl, and together they set out to rescue Chris. En route they hear about a scheduled love-in, but upon arriving at the scene they learn that Chino and his gang have already left for the border. And so Darryl and Smiley head for the Black Souls hideout, where Chris is being guarded by Chino's admiring younger brother, Paul. Magoo, returning from the love-in alone, again tries to rape Chris. But soon Darryl, Smiley, and Chino also arrive, and a furious battle ensues. Paul is motorcycled to death by Magoo, who in turn is shot down, and Jo Ann accidentally kills Chino with a knife intended for Darryl. The bloody conflict over, Chris and Darryl are now free to go on to a better life.
You can watch the entire film on YouTube if you're into that kind of thing.
Kasem is again a badass biker guy in this one. This time he goes by the name "Knife." Yeah, Knife. This one isn't among the cream of the crop of biker pictures.
The "Roadrunners," an outlaw motorcycle gang, invade Pismo Beach and clash with a local group of peace-loving dune buggy enthusiasts led by Reb Smith. King, the gang leader, makes an unsuccessful pass at Ann, Reb's girl friend, then returns to camp, joining the other bikers in a marijuana party. Boomer and Gunner, two cyclists, steal liquor from a local store, and the party becomes an orgy. Local youths Sissy and Huey, watching nearby, become separated in the dark dunes, and violence erupts when the buggy club learns that Sissy has been raped by Boomer. Taking the offensive, the buggy club attacks and overcomes the cyclists, who are later apprehended by the police. King and fellow biker Cotton decide to join the buggy club.
Kasem has a small role in this one, as he did with most of his film appearances, as the brother of Keeg, the psychotic leader of a motorcycle gang. Keeg was played by Bruce Dern. This wouldn't be the last time Casem appears in a Bruce Dern movie. Kasem picks up an Executive Producer credit for this orgy, rape, and violence drug-fest. Also, the fact Keeg's big beef is with an artist who makes a habit of drawing members of the gang, elevate this one to a must-watch level of stupid, but it's fun nonetheless.
Keeg, the leader of a Los Angeles motorcycle gang, attacks Romko, an artist who is sketching the gang, and takes away his drawings. When Romko again attempts to sketch the gang, he is beaten up and his hands are slashed. Keeg warns the members of the gang that the sketches can be incriminating because of the gang's white slavery operations in Las Vegas. Lea, a follower of the gang, invites Romko into her apartment and summons Docky to attend to Romko's injured hands. Working with the gang to detain Romko long enough for Keeg to ransack his apartment of all the remaining sketches, Lea offers to pose in the nude for Romko. He visits her the next day, and they make love. Meanwhile, the motorcycle gang has kidnaped Janie from the local high school with the intention of making her a prostitute. The entire gang rapes her, and Keeg gives her a large dose of LSD. Keeg then forces another girl, Sandy, to have sex with one of the members of the gang. The police arrive at Lea's apartment to investigate the attack that had been made on Romko. Romko refuses to cooperate with the police, and he and Lea are arrested but are released from jail the next day. Members of the gang capture Romko, take him to a cellar, and torture him by squeezing his hands in a vise. Lea arrives with a gun, but she lacks the courage to shoot, and Sandy grabs the gun from her hand and shoots Keeg. The police then arrive and arrest the members of the gang for raping Janie.
You can watch the entire movie on YouTube if you're into that kind of thing.
Scream Free! aka Free Grass (1969)
Again Casey Kasem shows up in a gang-themed movie, only this one doesn't focus so heavily on rape as the previous ones, but the plot does revolve almost entirely around a marijuana smuggling operation where weed is brought up from Mexico. Some things never change, I guess. Ultimately, this one is a psychedelic classic.
Hippies Dean and Karen fall in love; and Dean, needing money to take Karen away, agrees to help Link and his hoods smuggle marijuana across the Mexican border. Dean abandons them when they kill two narcotics agents, and he returns to Link's place to pick up Karen. There Link puts LSD in Dean's drink to make him hallucinate. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang abduct Karen in hopes of trapping Dean so that they can kill him. Dean is lured to the beach to be set afire; instead, he causes Link to go up in flames. The hoods, surrounded by police at Link's place, are killed in an exchange of gunfire. Dean rescues Karen and departs with her on his motorcycle after alerting the hippie community of the "free grass" in the hoods' car.
You can watch the entire movie on YouTube if you're into that kind of thing.
The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant (1971)
Okay, so this one isn't a biker movie where Kasem tries to be public enemy number one, but it is another movie featuring Bruce Dern alongside the radio legend. Bruce Dern is a mad scientist who successfully discovers how to transplant a head from one body to another. He transplants the head of a murderer onto the body of a dumb-but-strong guy, and together the two-headed creature is darn-near unstoppable. Kasem doesn't appear a lot in this film. He's just a friend of Dern's who drops in from time to time.
A scientist has been experimenting with head transplantation. So when a psycho-killer invades his home and is shot, he grafts his head onto the body of his caretaker's son, a man with a child's mentality. Then the two-headed creation escapes.


text:
PizzaSi in Dungarvan
Gold Coast Golf Resort offers its very own Pizza Menu located in the Bunker Bar with wonderful views over the sea. Try one of our wide range of authentic 'thin n crispy' stone-baked pizzas such as the Massimo, Four Seasons, Silvio, Meat Lovers or create your very own pizza to suit your tastes. All our pizzas are cooked in just 3 minutes meaning there is no delay.
Why not compliment your delicious pizza with a glass of wine from our extensive menu? PizzaSi also offers a take-out service for your added convenience.
Pizza's are served up until 11.30 pm nightly.


text:
16283 S Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Discover Marble and Granite:
A Plumbing Pro: 239-489-2010
Southcove Electric: 239-673-7972
Often on jobs an electrician, plumber and countertops are needed. While we do not handle this work directly, for the benefit of our customers we have begun compiling a list of recommended contractors to contact to service these needs. We are always looking for new sub-contractors to work with so if you have a recommendation please feel free to let us know.
Thanks for your cooperation!
The Longley Kitchens Team
AFTER installation
Enjoy your new cabinets and be sure to call us for any of your future needs!
AFTER tear-out, BEFORE installation
Schedule your plumber and/or electrician for any necessary alterations.
Provide hardware if you would like it installed. The quantity should be confirmed with your designer. Please add at least 1 extra for each type. Door ____pcs Drawer ____pcs
BEFORE tear-out
Call your gate security (if applicable) to let them know Longley Kitchens will be coming on specified date: _____________
Clear all vehicles from your driveway to allow room for the installation trailer as well as protect your personal property from damage.
Empty all cabinets to be torn out.
Remove all appliances from project area (unless we are removing them for you).
Separate your pets from the installers. While we love pets, power tools and heavy lifting makes a danger zone, especially for friendly cats/dogs.
As a customer, what can I do to be prepared?
Important Dates
_________:Tear out
_________:Templates (counter tops)
_________: Counter Installation
Once the styles are selected and details are ironed out we will set a tentative start date. As delivery dates are confirmed we will continue to stay in contact to confirm tear out and installation.
Then comes the fun part. We can add, move, rearrange, change, delete or any combination ensure the project works equally well for your style and budget.
Once we've set an appointment Chris will be out to your home to measure your desired area of improvement. After measuring your new project area you should receive an email within 48-72 hours. Included will be: Project Estimate, 3D Rendering and any other necessary information or questions.
She handles the scheduling!
Melissa Longley
phone 239.800.2640
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
or click here
The process begins when we make contact. The most important contact to save is:
When you're looking to have an area of your home or business updated, it can often be a confusing time. We'd like to share some information and processes we've found helpful to us and our customer to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible.
What to expect,
when you're expecting…
...a Longley Kitchen.


text:
Pathfinder - Shirley Basin
This site description was provided by the cognizant Agreement State, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) makes no claim regarding the validity of the information provided. See our Site Disclaimer for more information.
1.0 Site Identification
|Type of Site:
|Uranium Recovery Facility
|Mills, WY
|License No.:
|Docket No.:
|License Status:
|Active License
|Project Manager:
Ted Carter
2.0 Site Status Summary
The Shirley Basin site is located in eastern Wyoming. The former uranium mill and mine site is located approximately 5 miles northeast of the former Shirley Basin town site. The town of Shirley Basin functioned primarily as a mining camp, and has been entirely abandoned for more than 10 years. The nearest residence is a ranch located approximately three miles east of the tailings site.
Uranium milling began on the site in 1971, and continued through 1992, when the last ore was processed. The site has two solid tailings impoundments, the largest covering approximately 158 acres, and the smaller 135 acres. A solution pond, which is also the disposal location for 11e.(2) byproduct material from ISL mines, covers approximately 30 acres. The mill has been decommissioned according to the DP submitted to NRC in 1992. Pathfinder has reclaimed approximately 90 percent of the tailings and has discontinued groundwater reclamation, due to staff's approval of the proposed alternate concentration limits (ACLs). Pathfinder intends to operate its ISL disposal area for the forseeable future.
3.0 Major Technical or Regulatory Issues
Staff issued the license amendment for ACLs at this site in October 2005. To address concerns regarding sudden pollutant loads to Spring Creek, a license amendment was added requiring Pathfinder to maintain its ground water remediation system until staff determine it is no longer needed. Post ACL sampling has been ongoing for the past 1.5 years. Some pulses of contamination have migrated toward Spring Creek, resulting in higher contaminant concentrations. However, concentrations are still protective of human health and the environment.
4.0 Estimated Date For Closure


text:
A complete archive of Pakistan's Education news releases since 2007
Punjab University BCom exams
Lahore, April 19: Punjab University has issued the revised schedule of Bcom Part I, II annual
examination, 2013. According to notification, Bcom Part-I and II exams
will start June 20 and 21 respectively. Details are also available at PU
website www.pu.edu.pk.
Post your comments
PU, Turkish varsity signs MoU
Lahore: Punjab University and Turkey's Suleman Shah University have signed a
memorandum of understanding for academic collaboration between the two
According to a press release issued here
Thursday, a Turkish delegation consisting of Suleman Shah University's
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Prof Dr Adnan Aslan,
Director of International Office Murat Kaygusuz and Director Rumi Forum
Lahore Mesut Koken called on PU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran
at his office. PU additional Registrar Prof Dr Aurangzeb Alamgir,
Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences Dean Prof Dr Zakria Zakir and
director external linkages were also present.
Talking to
the delegation, Dr Mujahid Kamran said that the Turkish government was
providing free education till PhD level in public sector universities
which was a commendable and revolutionary step. He said that during his
recent visit to Turkey, he had found Turkey more organised and changed
than the past and it was progressing by leaps and bounds. Later, the VC
presented souvenirs to the guests.
Kinnaird media festival ends
Lahore: The two-day Kinnaird Media Festival concluded at Kinnaird College on
Thursday, organised by Kinnaird Media Club on the theme of "Colours of
According to a press release issued here, on
the first day, short films and print advertisement making contests were
held. Teams from Punjab University, Government College University,
University of Engineering and Technology and other educational
institutions participated in the event. In the short films competition,
UET got first position and Punjab University bagged second and third
positions. The print advertisement making competition was won by
Government College University. A team from WWF was the runner-up.
Mehmood Aali was the judge for the competition.
On the day
two, competitions of photo-essays and news feature package were held.
The photo-essay competition was won by Anam Zahid, Leena Zahid and Hina
Pervaiz. The second position was won by Izzah Khalid, Nimra Hamid,
Fatima Shorish and Sabeen Ghauri and third position was got by Maira
Farhan, Tehreem Iqbal, Alina Azhar, Muneera Batool and Bushra Aftab.
Agha Rizwan Ali and Ali Hamza were the judges. The news
BISE, Hyderabad SSC exam cheating
Hyderabad: A total of 1,179 candidates have been
caught cheating since the beginning of Secondary School Certificate
(SSC) parts I and II on April 8, according to a Board of Intermediate
and Secondary Education (BISE), Hyderabad, report.
BISE chairman Prof Eng Abdul Aleem Khanzada
attributed the high number of cheating cases to gaps in security
arrangement, interrupted power supply and incompetence of a few
He said that these cases had been caught by 26 vigilance and
monitoring teams across nine districts which fall under the jurisdiction
of BISE Hyderabad. He said that 1,075 of the total cases were of
copying during exam and 104 were of impersonating another candidate.
Besides, said the BISE chairman, 20 invigilators were also
disqualified for failing to check unfair means or abetting the
The BISE chairman suggested devising a monitoring system by district
administrations, and, education and literacy department for examining
the teaching process and checking teaching in schools.
Appreciating the efforts of district administrations, law enforcement
agencies including police and Rangers, he said that all departments
cooperated with the visiting teams and staff of examination centres in
all nine districts. Dawn
SSUET, Spanish varsity sign agreement
Karachi: The Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) and the
University of Malaga, Spain, have agreed to work in collaboration for
the promotion of Masters and PhD programmes besides allowing the
exchange of students and faculty members, a SSUET press release said on
Thursday. The agreement was reached at a meeting between SSUET
Chancellor Engr Adil Usman and a visiting professor from the Spanish
university, Dr Javier Poncela.
FUMC holds seminar on bleeding disorders
Islamabad: The Foundation University Medical College (FUMC) organised a seminar on 'Bleeding Disorders' here on Thursday.
Rector Major General (r) Gul Muhammad was the chief guest on the
occasion. FUMC Principal Major General (r) Dr. Nasim-ul-Majeed and
Pakistan Haemophilia Patients Welfare Society President Saif-ul-Islam
were also present on the occasion.
The speakers
highlighted the importance to provide better care and treatment to
Haemophiliacs and patients with other inherited bleeding disorders
informing the students that Haemophilia is a group of hereditary genetic
disorders that impair the body's ability to control blood clotting or
coagulation, which is used to stop bleeding when a blood vessel is
broken. Presentations at the seminar included overview of bleeding
disorders, clinical presentation of bleeding disorders, laboratory
workup of a patient with bleeding disorder, thrombocytopenia: causes,
workup and management and, blood products used in bleeding disorders.
addressing the gathering, FUI Rector Major General (r) Gul Muhammad
said thousands of patients suffering from these problems are deprived of
the health care both in terms of diagnosis and treatment. Economical
constraints further add to their miseries, which ultimately leads to
emotional and psychological trauma.
The rector appreciated
the voluntary organisations like Pakistan Haemophilia Patient Welfare
Society, which is established by the patients of haemophilia, for the
patients of haemophilia.
Goethe Institute director visits RSS
Islamabad: Under the PASCH Partner Schools Initiative, Goethe Institute Director Dr.
Manuel Negwer visited the Roots DHA-1 Campus to explore the
possibilities to promote German language.
The PASCH
Partner Schools Initiative is a venture for bringing schools from all
over the world on one platform. The Roots DHA-1 Campus is an active
member of this forum and its students participate in the language youth
camps and forums and projects at regional and international level.
PASCH coordinator for Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar at Goethe
Institute Karachi, Naurin Ahmad Zaki, accompanied Dr. Negwer. Roots
Executive Director Khadija Mushtaq briefed them on the proactive
initiatives for language learning and cultural integration taken up by
the Roots.
Oath-taking ceremony held at IMCB F-8/4
Islamabad: The oath taking ceremony of Academic Staff Association of Islamabad
Model College for Boys (IMCB) F-8/4 was held on Thursday.
guest Dr Shahnaz Riaz, Director General, Federal Directorate of
Education (FDE) administered oath to the newly elected office bearers of
the association. Principal of the college Farrukh Sabr Masumi was also
present on the occasion.
Shahid Iqbal took oath for the
post of President, Rubina Hanif for Vice President, Murad Ali for
General Secretary, Shaheen Shahid for Joint Secretary, Muhammad Naseem
for Finance Secretary and Hamid Shahzad for Information Secretary while
Dr Riffat Iqbal, Muhammad Ahsan, Neelum imtiaz and Misbah Shaheen took
oath as executive members.
Shahid Iqbal, the president of
the association highlighted the importance of association for playing a
role in solving the issues of the teaching community. Director General
in her address congratulated the newly elected office bearers of the
local body and wished that the new body would work for the betterment of
the teaching community.
IIU workshop
Islamabad: The Department of Computer Sciences & Software Engineering (DCSSE),
Female Campus of International Islamic University, (IIU) on Thursday
conducted a workshop on "Bridging gap between Academia and Industry".
Jalil and Sadia Arshad lecturers DCSSE organised the workshop. The
workshop aimed to give better understanding of new technology and to
provide an opportunity to become familiar with current research in
software engineering and more generally with the methods and challenges
of scientific research.
All speakers were invited to share the ideas, new technology and solve the quires of final year projects of the students. The news
Site contents copyright © 2000 to 2012 Interface, Pakistan's Leading Education Website & Teacher's Provider


text: Quote of the Week Quote of the Week Recruiting Trends 2018 The Modern Recruiting Approach Posted in StellarHire Brief Share this article: 6 About StellarHire Partners With StellarHIRE Partners, you will benefit from our years of expertise, in-depth industry knowledge, and ability to uncover hidden top talent. You will gain valuable insight of the marketplace, competitors, and prospective talent pool. We will save you time, money and energy by recruiting the brightest, motivated and qualified candidates with speed and efficiency while enabling your organization to achieve operational goals through hiring success. Our clients grow their business by a minimum of 30-50% year over year while reducing recruiting costs by 35% – 40% annually. Hiring the best and the brightest means increased productivity and a direct impact on your bottom line. By working with our team, you will see improved recruitment efficiencies in process, time to fill, quality of hire and cost per hire. All while executing a recruiting strategy that can land the best talent in an incredibly competitive market. Related Articles How to 'Hire Different' Can You Find a Manager With All These Skills? Management vs. Leadership: The Key Differences The Growing Demand for Big Data Workers


text:
It looks like you're using an Ad Blocker.
Please white-list or disable AboveTopSecret.com in your ad-blocking tool.
Thank you.
Some features of ATS will be disabled while you continue to use an ad-blocker.
When it's recorded like this a lot of times there's static and it's hard to hear portions of it, because it's recording everything at the same time. When you're on headphones you can be talking on the intercom and not hear the radio, or talking on the radio and not hear the intercom, etc. So it's a lot easier to hear.


text:
Lorne's Katie Exton on opening her first London restaurant
How did Lorne get started?
The idea came about while Peter and I were working together at The Square, where we enjoyed discussing restaurants from the different perspectives of a chef and front-of-house. We realised we shared a common vision for the type of restaurant we'd like to own so we decided to partner up and try. Lorne reflects where we've worked, where we've eaten and will be the type of restaurant we would have wanted to go on our days off.
Describe the new restaurant
Lorne is on Wilton Road, a bustling street less than five minutes' walk from Victoria station. It's a small restaurant with 45 covers and the room has a mixture of high level counter dining, banquettes and tables and chairs.
What's on the menu?
The menu will be a la carte only and will have a strong modern British feel. Food will be inventive yet unfussy, but above all delicious - showcasing the best seasonal produce from the UK and Europe.
What will the price point be?
Starters will be between £9 and £13, mains between £17 and £25, and desserts from £8-£10. Wines will start from £20.
You describe Lorne as being a closer collaboration between front-of-house and kitchen. What does this mean?
Essentially it's about making sure we feel like one team, with no sense of division between kitchen and front-of-house. We both have strong visions for our relevant areas but the constant dialogue that exists between us helps both reaffirm and challenge our ideas, and we think this makes us better together than if we were doing it alone.
You've said you want to give food and wine equal importance on the menu…
Naturally for most people the food is going to be the main draw, so with Lorne it's been about making sure the drinks offering is carefully curated and developed alongside the food menu. The food and drinks should complement each other; we didn't want a situation where the drinks were thrown together as an afterthought. And we've worked very closely with our suppliers to be able to offer excellent wines with reasonable mark-ups at all price points.
Both Philip Howard and Clive Watson [co-owner of Blixen] have given financial backing to the restaurant. How did this come about?
We worked for Phil at The Square and he's been very supportive and full of advice since the start of this journey. Katie met Clive on a wine trip to Tuscany and we have both worked with him on different projects since. His success and experience in a different sector of dining brings a fresh and invaluable perspective on things.
Both of you have worked in high-end restaurants. Will you be aiming for a star or similar level of recognition for Lorne?
Getting a Michelin star is not our motivation for opening a restaurant, but having both worked in Michelin-starred restaurants for years there is a level of quality we both want to work to. Lorne hasn't opened yet, it's too soon to tell exactly who will fill it day after day, but we want it to be a restaurant that can adapt to its customers and fit comfortably into its new home on Wilton Road.


text:
Archive for December, 2011
How To Become A Mail Order Millionaire
Here's an intriguing thought.
Is it possible that you could actually start a new business of your own, marketing your product or service through mail order and in a few years become a millionaire?
I know it's possible because I've had the pleasure of working with many successful mail order entrepreneurs who truly have become millionaires solely through the mail order companies they started.
What separates them from others who started their own mail order businesses and failed is perseverance and the ability to follow the tried and true rules that all successful mail order businesses must follow. Everything you need to know is contained in my book HOW TO BECOME A MAIL ORDER MILLIONAIRE. It is a complete guide to starting your own home based business.
Chapter 1 – HOW TO START YOUR OWN MAIL ORDER BUSINESS FROM SCRATCH shows you where to find products. When you uncover a product it continues on to show you how to know if it stands a chance to become a successful winner.
Chapter 1 – Page 9…"By asking yourself a few simple questions, you'll increase your chance for success."
- What is the market for your product or service?
- Does your product or service meet that market need?
- What kind of competition will you have?
- Is your product or service better than any of the others, or is it different?
- What will it cost you to purchase or produce?
- How much will it cost you to advertise or promote?
Answers to questions like these and many others are found throughout this book.
For example:
- 14 SURE FIRE CHECK-LISTS THAT GUARANTEE "The check is really in the mail"
I'm so sure you can become successful in this business that I'm offering my book on a guarantee of satisfaction. Buy the book, read it and if you decide this is not the business for you, return it for a complete no questions asked refund.
Order Now and Save $10
As a special offer only available to readers of this blog. You can now buy my book HOW TO BECOME A MAIL ORDER MILLIONAIRE directly from me for the special price of $29.95 plus $3.50 for first class postage and handling. Send a check or money order in the amount of $33.45 payable to SUPERIOR PRESS along with your name and address to: Superior Press 333 N. Michigan Ave STE 1032 Chicago IL 60601 and I will promptly ship the book. Or you can purchase the book at the regular retail price from Amazon.
17 Year Old Starts Own Business – It's Not Rocket Science Or Brain Surgery
Over the years I've spoken at many trade shows and conventions about starting your own mail order business and many of the attendees ask me how hard is it to start your own business, especially in this difficult economy and I usually wind up telling them "well, it's not rocket science or brain surgery". The easiest and best way to begin is to rely on advice from people already in the business who have been successful. Going this route will save you many dollars and keep you from making the dreaded B-B's…beginners blunders. See how easy it is to begin by first reading the following article which appeared in the November 27th issue of the New York Times written by Nicole Laporte.
Is advanced technical knowledge necessary to become an inventor? Look at the story of Katherine Bomkamp, and you will see it isn't. Ms. Bomkamp, 20, came up with the idea behind the Pain Free Socket, a prosthetic device that is intended to ease phantom limb pain in amputees. The device, now awaiting a patent, works by applying heat to the amputee's joint socket through thermal bio-feedback. The theory is that as the nerve endings are warmed, the brain is forced to focus on the heat rather than send signals to the absent limb.
Now a sophomore at West Virginia University, Ms Bomkamp was in high school when she began working on her invention. At the time, she had zero background in chemical or electrical engineering, which were essential to the creation of the device.
"It was all completely foreign to me. I had no interest in engineering before this," said Ms Bomkamp, who was a criminal-justice major at the magnet high school in Maryland. In college she's studying political science, with plans to attend law school.
Her experience shows how ambition, persistence and an ample supply of curiosity can lay the groundwork for achieving breakthroughs, even technological ones. (A bit of youthful pluck helps, too.) It also shows that drawing on other people's experience and resources is often as good as, if not better than, doing everything yourself.
Politicians know this. Business leaders like Steve Jobs knew this. And yet when we think of a solitary soul hunkered down in a basement lab for weeks or months before emerging to claim an unshared victory. To this, Ms Bomkamp would say: think again.
The seeds for the Pain Free Socket were sown when Ms. Bomkamp, whose father is a disabled Air Force veteran, found herself in waiting rooms at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center—the hospital in Virginia that has since closed—seated among wounded soldiers just back from Iraq and Afghanistan. Many of them were amputees.
"They would tell me their stories, and phantom pain kept coming up," she said. She started researching the condition and learned that "most amputees are prescribed antipsychotics and barbiturates which are expensive and have high addiction rates."
"So I wanted to see if I could eliminate the need for those holistically," she said.
An opportunity to pursue her idea came when a teacher announced a school science fair. Wanting to "do something meaningful that impacted the community," she said, she decided to work on a device to treat phantom pain.
"My thought process was: when I pull a muscle, I apply heat to it. If I applied the same concept to treating phantom pain, I thought that could work." The only problem was execution. Ms Bomkamp was the furthest thing to from a math or science geek; there was no way she could do this alone. So she began e-mailing engineering professors at universities in the area and asking them for assistance. "They were all very receptive," she said. "they all invited me to come work in their labs. I chose the University of Maryland because it was closest to my house".
And every Friday, she would take the day off school—with permission—and her mother would drive her to College Park. There, she worked with Professor Gilmer L. Blankenship in the department of electrical and computer engineering, and his lab manager, Jay Renner. "They taught me electrical engineering from the bottom up—electrical programming, heat-wiring," she said. "Basically, everything, they had to teach me".
They helped her build a prosthetic socket as the first prototype; heated socks used by hunters served as the gadgets heat source. But engineering was only half the battle. Ms Bomkamp wanted to expand her invention and build a prosthetic limb. Who would build it – and not charge her $15,000, the typical cost of an artificial leg?
Again she resorted to grass roots outreach, printing the names of prosthetic companies she found on the Web site of the Amputee Coalition of America, and making calls. "A lot of people hung up on me, saying, "This won't work, you're just a kid, don't waste my time" Ms Bomkamp said. Finally she reached Jake Godak, who at the time was working at Cascade, an orthotic and prosthetic supply company in Chico, California, and remains a consultant in prosthetics. "He said this could really work, and so he built sockets and a leg for me," she said. "I still work with him".
In the second generation prototype, the heated socks were replaced by ribbing cable, and the electronics were such that the amputee could control the temperature of the socket.
The device "appears to be a very promising prototype for one of the possible ways for amputees to deal with phantom pain", she said. Joe McTernan, a director of coding and programming at the American Orthotic Association. "This certainly is interesting and intriguing research," he said, adding; "but it is, as far as I can see, currently very much a prototype".
At West Virginia University, Ms Bomkanp has acquired a new set of mentors in the school's entrepreneurship program. She has set up her own company and is working on third, and fourth generation prototypes. These will have smaller, more compact electronic boards and will be able to be operated by a mobile phone.
In the meantime, she has applied for a patent, and the device will be tested. She also is in talks with a domestic prosthetic company about licensing the rights to sell the device, which is subject to the approval of the Food and Drug Administration. She hopes to receive a small percentage in royalties from future sales.
Otherwise, she's just an ordinary college kid—sort of. "I definitely don't have the typical college student life", she says, "But at the same time, I do. I still worry about tests and getting scholarship money. But yet I'm a C.E.O., and I've got this project and I go on business trips. I walk the line between the two. And yes, she won the high school science fair.
So what has this wonderful story got to do with starting your own business? Hopefully it will inspire you to take a chance on something new, something you know nothing about. My book HOW TO BECOME A MAIL ORDER MILLIONAIRE is like having a mentor right next to you answering every question you will ever have on becoming successful in mail order… and even if you don't become one of the mail order millionaires like some of my clients have, you'll have the opportunity to make an excellent income in a business of your own.
The book is sold on a money back guarantee of satisfaction, so you have nothing to lose.
Social Media Marketing Fails To Provide Measurable Value To Advertisers
How do I know that? JUST FOLLOW THE MONEY. Traditional media such as television, radio, magazines, newspapers, out of home, card decks and direct mail are by far the choice of most successful companies when it comes to where they allocate the largest portion of their advertising dollars. And now a new study reported by Steve McClellan in the Nov. 18, 2011 MARKETING DAILY article bolsters that truism. Steve's report follows.
"While much of the marketing community is focused on sealing better relationships between brands and consumers via social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), a new study from Pitney Bowes suggests that their efforts would be better spent in other areas.
New study found social media to be one of the least effective engagement techniques
In fact, the new study—based on a survey of 5,000 consumers in the U.S., U.K., France and Germany—found social media to be one of the least effective engagement techniques for encouraging customer loyalty for larger and small businesses alike.
The survey found just 18% of the respondents believed that interaction with a larger company or its brand on social media would encourage them to buy from that business again.
Social media approach was deemed even less effective for smaller businesses
The social media approach was deemed even less effective for smaller businesses, where just 15% of those responding said it would encourage their loyalty to a company.
These findings will give decision-makers pause for thought, the report stated. Businesses can be forgiven for getting swept away by the hype of surrounding social media and wanting to invest in such activity as soon as possible. But results show that those businesses tempted to lead with such techniques find themselves out of step with consumer thinking.
Conversely several other techniques are far more likely to resonate with consumers and encourage them to do repeat business with companies. They include:
- a home-delivery option
- having a say in products and services
- control of channels and frequency of received communications
- a choice of channels to contact a company
In each case, nearly half or more of the respondents said those tactics were preferred and effective for small and large businesses alike.
All of these practices are aimed at increasing brand loyalty and retaining customers, the Pitney Bowes survey summary states. However, sophisticated social media and Web interaction can be time-consuming and expensive and outcomes are difficult to measure. Businesses are quickly having to learn the 'customer dance' when to lead and when to follow—if relationships are to be nurtured."
Starting your own business has never been easier or more necessary with the economy continuing to spin out of control and men and women continuing to be laid off in large numbers and not being able to find jobs that pay a living wage.
Take advantage of my current offer to receive a copy of HOW TO BECOME A MAIL ORDER MILLIONAIRE for only $33.45 and that includes postage and handling. The book is always sold with a guarantee of satisfaction or your money back.
Send a check or money order in the amount of $33.45 payable to SUPERIOR PRESS along with your name and address to: Superior Press 333 N. Michigan Ave STE 1032 Chicago IL 60601 and I will promptly ship the book.


text:
- Home
- About
- Clients
- Supporters
- Volunteers
- News
- Contact
|"Thanks for the help from Rob yesterday. I was really stressed, but Rob was wonderful – very helpful. Sorted everything out." – Pat
|"Thanks to GCT. Barry was very nice." – Brenda
|"Thanks to both Simon and Joan. Both did a first class job and everyone had a wonderful day." – Dorothy
|"Yesterday I went to Westmead with GCT. I didn't think I needed a carer but was given one and really appreciated having one. Eva was fantastic. It was fabulous to have her support. She is such a nice lady, so caring." – Rosalind
|"Very big thank you to Simon for his very caring attitude to us and your other passengers." – Beryl and Arthur
|"How wonderful Wayne was yesterday. Thank you for a fantastic service!" – Bette
|"Thank you to everyone for a wonderful day at Watson's Bay." – Eric
Comments are closed.
What We DoGreat Community Transport provides flexible small group transport for eligible Blue Mountains and Penrith residents. Read more.


text:
If you are planning to attend our open day this Saturday I would like to offer you a personal appointment to make sure you find out everything you need about the course. This will be in The Hub which is the main starting point for campus tours, etc.
Please email me at email@example.com for your personal appointment time.
Looking forward to seeing you on the day.
Carol Percy
Course Director, MSc Health Psychology


text:
Djo Universal Cock-Up Splint-
Universal Cock-Up Splint
Two piece design constructed of durable perforated vinyl, foam, and tricot. Universal sizing, available in 7" and 10" length. May be worn on either hand. Dorsal and palmer aluminum stays provide proper patient support. Ideal for immobilization of the wrist and post-fracture casting.
You have already voted for this. Thank you
You cannot vote for your own question or answer. Thank you
Q&A: Question About?
Djo Universal Cock-Up Splint
Ask the community about this product and get answers. Share your knowledge and advice.
Learn More about Q&A.
0 Questions | 0 Answers
Part Number(s): 718 0046 01, 718 0046 02, 718 0046 03
Mfg Part Number(s): 79-87010, 79-87020, 79-87021
Scrip Part Number(s): 718 0046 01, 718 0046 02, 718 0046 03
Because our price on this item is lower than the manufacturer's suggested retail price, the manufacturer does not allow us to show you our price until you place the item in your shopping cart. Retailers like Allegro Medical have the legal right to sell products at prices we set. However, adding the item to your cart allows us to show you our lower price consistent with our promise of always offering you the lowest possible prices on the widest selection of medical supplies, medical equipment and life enhancing products.
Adding this item to your shopping cart won't require you to buy it. However, our prices do change. If you decide to purchase this item now you are guaranteed the price now displayed in your shopping cart. Complete your purchase by clicking on the "checkout" button or simply remove the product from your cart if you decide not to make your purchase at this time.


text:
Sleep Well Baby
Establishing Good Sleep Habits: An Age-By-Age Guide - Babycentre
You can start introducing your baby to good sleep habits from day one. The important thing is to adapt the routine as your baby gets older. Our age-by-age guides will help. - BabyCentre
Sleep For Babies: Training & Techniques - National Sleep Foundation
Brush up on techniques to help babies sleep with this sleep for babies train from Ask the Expert from the National Sleep Foundation.
5 Ways To Healthier Sleep Habits For Your Baby - Today's Parent
Clinical Psychologist, Nicky Cohen, offers new parents a crash course in Baby Sleep 101. Read her tips for establishing healthy and safe sleep habits.
Breaking Bad Sleep Habits
Is your baby dependent on nighttime nursing, bedtime bottles, or rocking routines to get to sleep? Here's how to break the pattern and help her fall asleep on her own.
Baby Sleep Patterns For The Science-Minded
The Parenting Science guide to baby sleep patterns. Covers the science of baby's daily rhythms and sleep cycles, sleeping through the night, the anthropology of baby sleep, and sleep problems.
8 Infant Sleep Facts Every Parent Should Know
Understanding infant sleep patterns is key in knowing how to soothe your infant to sleep and encourage more peacefully sleep rhythm throughout the night.
Starting The Right Schedule | Parenting
Getting your baby into a sleep routine that benefits both of you
Children's Sleep Habits. Sleep For Kids - Teaching Kids The Importance Of Sleep
Sleep for kids teaches kids the importance of sleep. PJ Bear explains snoring, dreams, nightmares, sleep disorders and problems. Games and puzzles are included to help your child learn more about sleep for kids.
All About Sleep
Getting enough sleep can be a problem for children of any age. Read this article to learn tips on bedtime schedules and routines for your child.
Healthy Sleep Habits For Children
Getting kids to sleep at night isn't always easy. Get sleep tips that help children fall asleep, stay asleep and establish good sleeping habits.
How To Help Your Child Change A Poor Sleep Pattern: 8 Steps
How to Help Your Child Change a Poor Sleep Pattern. If you have a child who consistently goes to bed very late and wakes up tired and un-refreshed, there are some things that you can try to help them change their sleep pattern. It won't...
10 Tips To Get Kids Better Sleep - Back To School - Everyday Health
Better sleep often means better grades, so sleep is very important to kids when they head back to school. Learn 10 simple strategies for kids and sleep.


text:
Those ear tips/earbuds are made of soft silicone. Durable and washable.
Note: Apple in-ear headphones with remote and mic are not included. We are selling silicone ear tips only. The ear tips are generic brand, not made by Apple.
The picture below are for reference purpose only, actual headphones are not included. It shows the Apple In-Ear headpones with remote & mic picture that those silicone replacement ear tips are compatible with.
Available Size:
It only fits apple in-ear headphone with product part number: MA850G/A


text:
Quite recently, we told you about the new AVG 2011 Antivirus which is of course free to use. However, AVG also provides users with a more comprehensive security suite in the form of AVG Internet Security 2011.
However, that product is not for free and requires users to pay. If you are sad about that, here is something that will make you glad you read us. AVG is giving out a Free one year license of the AVG Internet Security 2011 suite to users. The one year subscription for this suite is priced at $54.99 so you are saving quite a bundle there.
To get a free license of the AVG Internet Security 2011 suite, visit this link and fill out the form. You can then download the product and start using it. AVG will send you a license code that is good for one year which you can then use to register the software.
If you might want to try out other Antivirus, take a look at some of the Free Antivirus we have covered in the past. Many of those provide users with comprehensive online security software which are definitely worth using.
(h/t Jatin Sapra on Facebook)


text:
Oregon Necklace in Sterling Silver
Oregon is a state of mind! With its lush green trees, powerful rolling rivers, beautiful mountains and grasslands, and an epic coast--who wouldn't love Oregon? This wonderful necklace by Dogeared makes a perfect everyday necklace. These are often given as gifts to exchange students, or for those that have fallen in love with Oregon and live elsewhere.
- 18" Sterling Silver Chain
- Sterling Silver Oregon Charm
- Sterling Silver spring ring closure
- Message card
Why Dogeared?
Dogeared is a company founded by a woman, led by a woman, directed by women and dedicated to empowering women locally and around the world. The jewels and messages are created with the intention of celebrating, connecting and inspiring.


text:
Not only was Donald Trump Putin's puppet during the presidential campaign, but Russia hacked the election to ensure that Hillary Clinton would lose and Trump would win. And now that Putin got his way, he's now 'literally pulling the strings' of Trump's administration.
Or so says Sen. [score]Chris Murphy[/score] (D-CT). He said in an interview on CNN that Trump's attitude toward Russia and Ukraine – as evidenced in Trump's Super Bowl interview with Bill O'Reilly – leads him to believe that the President literally is Putin's puppet.
In O'Reilly's interview with Trump, O'Reilly mentioned how just 24 hours after the President's phone call with Putin, pro-Russian forces stepped up the violence in Ukraine. "Did you take that as an insult," O'Reilly asked the President. "No, I didn't because we don't really know exactly what that is," Trump responded.
"They're pro-forces. We don't know if they're uncontrollable. Are they uncontrolled? That happens also. We're going to find out. I will be surprised, but we will see."
Trending: Government Forces Churches To Perform Gay Marriage
Alisyn Camerota asked the Connecticut Democrat, "He doesn't know who's controlling the forces. Do you?" Here's how the Senator answered:
"Everyone knows who's controlling those forces. The Russians are – have a command-and-control relationship with the so-called separatists. All of their equipment, all of their firepower comes from Russia. This is a Russian invasion of Ukraine fronted by so-called separatists on the ground.
"If you want to believe the worst here, if you want to believe that Putin is literally pulling the strings of this administration, then this is exactly how it would play out. You would be making moral equivalences between Putin's killing of journalists, political opponents and U.S. military activities…
"This is as scary as it gets, and they need to get to the bottom of what this is all about. What is it all about? What is this strange relationship between Putin and Trump, and is there something that the Russians have on him that is causing him to say these bizarre things on a daily basis."
The views expressed in this opinion article are solely those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by EagleRising.com


text:
Bahrain Stock Exchange and DIFX create landmark trading link
The Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) and the Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE) have built a unique link to facilitate trading in the shares of Albaraka Banking Group (ABG) on each other's markets.
ABG's shares are due to dual list on both exchanges on September 4, 2006.
Nasser Alshaali, Chief Operating Officer of the DIFX, said: "The link will enable investors who hold ABG shares on one market to easily trade them on the other, if they so wish. This benefits investors and will encourage liquidity on both the BSE and on the DIFX, the region's international exchange."
The link involves a technical connection between the central securities depositaries of both exchanges. It is the first such connection to be created between any Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stock exchange and an international exchange.
Fouad Rashid, BSE's Director, said: "This link demonstrates the complementary nature of a listing on our two exchanges. It offers choice and flexibility to meet the needs of regional and international investors in ABG and facilitates trading six days a week."
The trading hours of the exchanges differ from each other. The DIFX is open Monday through Friday from 11.45am to 5pm (7.45am to 1pm GMT) and the BSE is open Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 12pm (7am to 9am GMT).
From the first day of trading there will be a market making arrangement in place on the DIFX, by which prices will be offered to both buy and sell. This is designed to promote liquidity in the shares.
Information for investors who wish to trade ABG shares:
- The shares of Albaraka Banking Group B.S.C. ("ABG") are due to be dual- listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange ("BSE") and the Dubai International Financial Exchange ("DIFX") and trading will commence in these shares effective from the opening of trading hours of the respective stock exchanges on Monday, September 4, 2006.
- The pre-requisites for trading are as follows: 1. for trading on the BSE: you must have an account with a broker on the BSE - a list of the Trading Members is available on the BSE website: www.bahrainstock.com 2. for trading on the DIFX: you must have an account with a Broker on the DIFX, i.e. a Trading Member of the DIFX or an Entity that has Direct Market Access to the DIFX Market - a list of the Trading Members is available on the DIFX web site: www.difx.ae
- You can transfer your holdings from one Exchange to another, thereby permitting you to trade on both exchanges
- If you wish to trade on the BSE, please contact any Broker on the BSE
- If you wish to trade on the DIFX please contact a Broker on the DIFX (i.e. a Trading Member on the DIFX or an entity that has Direct Market Access to the DIFX market).
- The Broker will take your buy / sell order and, if applicable, request you to fill in a Transfer Form (to transfer the securities between the two Exchanges) and will execute the order.
- The Transfer Form (called "Application Form for Transfer of Securities")
can also be downloaded from the following websites:
- Dubai International Financial Exchange: www.difx.ae
- Bahrain Stock Exchange www.bahrainstock.com
- Albaraka Banking Group (B.S.C.): www.abg.bh


text:
Marty Stuart Announces "Late Night Jam" Line Up Including Margo Price, John Prine, Connie Smith, Chris Stapleton via Rolling Stone Country
This morning, five-time GRAMMY-winner Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives confirms the lineup for his 17th annual "Late Night Jam" via Rolling Stone Country. Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives will be joined by country music greats Margo Price, John Prine, Connie Smith, Chris Stapleton, Gary Mule Deer, The Grand Ole Opry Squaredancers, and The Wandering Hearts at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. The show, in association with Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music and in support of MusiCares, will take place during CMA's Music Festival week on Wednesday, June 6th at 9:00PM CT. Tickets for Stuart's "Late Night Jam" will go on sale on April 20th at 10:00am Local Time and can be purchased here. Read full details about Stuart's "Late Night Jam" via Rolling Stone Country.


text:
Trademark & Patent Infringement Personal Injury Lawyer in Midland, TX
Legal Representation You Can Trust
If you are made aware of another business or company is using a name, logo, or otherwise that is similar or nearly identical to yours, you may be a victim of trademark infringement. The most important step to take in preventing these situations from occurring, or at least protecting yourself in case they do, is applying for a federally registered trademark. This will allow you nationwide right to use a name within a certain category of goods, in order to ensure your intellectual property isn't duplicated or stolen. Our team can also help you obtain the patent or trademark of your liking, which is something not many Midland personal injury lawyers can do.
Not only can trademark infringement affect your business's reputation, income, and success, it can cheapen your brand's impact on the market as there will now be a knockoff or imitation for consumers to choose instead of yours. Our legal team at Dean Law Firm will be able to prove in a court of law that the logo or name in question is just similar enough to yours to demand litigation. We can successfully highlight the similarities between the two, as well as the possible threat this duplicate may pose to your place of business. In doing so, we will thus eradicate this possible hazard from harming your future livelihood.
In fact, we recently prosecuted a trademark infringement case on behalf of a mid-sized family-owned company in Texas against a national company based in New York who was using our client's trademarks in Texas. Our lawyers managed to secure a successful settlement prior to the trial's start after two years of litigation. The New York company had to change its name in Texas despite a federally-registered trademark thanks to our persistence and knowledge of trademark law. We also recently advised a local business on how to protect themselves following a cease and desist letter regarding a violation of a national trademark. We were able to respect the other company's trademarks and patents while helping our client resolve the issue effectively and efficiently.
Contact Our Midland Personal Injury Lawyers
At Dean Law Firm, we are dedicated to protecting business owners from having their rightfully owned intellectual property stolen or duplicated. If you are a victim of trademark infringement, you will need the right Midland personal injury lawyer to advocate on your behalf. Our legal team is aggressive and determined in our pursuit of justice, because we understand just how essential it is your business or company be defended against such actions. Let us advocate on your behalf today!
Contact us and schedule an initial consultation today by calling (281) 280-8900.


text:
Quality CareFind out why Mayo Clinic is the right place for your health care. Make an appointment.
Meet the StaffFind a directory of doctors and departments at all Mayo Clinic campuses. Visit now.
Research and Clinical TrialsSee how Mayo Clinic research and clinical trials advance the science of medicine and improve patient care. Explore now.
Visit Our SchoolsEducators at Mayo Clinic train tomorrow's leaders to deliver compassionate, high-value, safe patient care. Choose a degree.
Professional ServicesExplore Mayo Clinic's many resources and see jobs available for medical professionals. Get updates.
Philanthropy at Mayo ClinicYour support accelerates powerful innovations in patient care, research and education. Give today.
Biomechanics of the Wrist and Distal Radioulnar Joint. The quantification of joint mechanics as it relates to the wrist and distal radioulnar joint are being carried out to further our understanding of normal mechanics and pathomechanics related to trauma. This includes a continuing effort to define the ligamentous anatomy of these joints as well as characterizing the geometry of the bones that contribute to the joints. From this, studies of the material and constraint properties of these ligaments are derived, as well as studies of the kinematics (motion without reference to force)of the bones involved. This has resulted in the development of a computer-driven cadaveric forearm motion simulator, which has the capability of actively generating motion in a cadaver specimen while simultaneously recording bony displacement, tendon excursion, tendon load and resultant torque data. Translational research is also underway with colleagues in the Department of Radiology to quatitate diplacement and force in patients with disorders of the distal radioulnar joint.
The Role of Mechanoreceptors in the Wrist Joint. Mechanoreceptors are specialized nerve endings which respond to mechanical stimuli such as pressure, compression, and stretch. A recent discovery of the relationship of two wrist joint nerves, the anterior (AIN) and posterior (PIN) interosseous nerves, has led to the development of a unique model which allows the study of these mechanoreceptors in-vivo. This research project is divided into three phases. The first phase is to characterize the morphology, location, and distribution of mechanoreceptors in key ligaments associated with the AIN and PIN through immunohistochemical techniques. This is carried out on cadaveric specimens with collaborations with colleagues in the Biomedical Imaging Resource and the Image Morphometry Laboratory. The second phase is in-vivo recording of transmitted impulses of the AIN and PIN in patients undergoing elective denervation of the wrist for intractible pain, in collaboration with Neurology. The third phase is a comprehensive analysis of in-vivo proprioception in normal volunteers, in collaboration with the Motion Analysis Laboratory and colleagues in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below.
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization and proceeds from Web advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any of the third party products and services advertised.
A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.


text:
It is really easy to take things for granted when the topic rolls around to squirrel hunting. We watch them bound across the lawn, raid our bird feeders and generally act oblivious to the human activity until… we start acting like predators. When squirrel joins the menu, it's best to employ four critical keys to ending your hunt with a heavy game bag.
I watched a great example unfold a few weeks ago at my farm when my oldest son and some of his friends joined me for a serious squirrel hunt. We went in four directions and agreed to meet back at the cabin in two hours to skin and prepare our game as the main ingredient for a big pot of Brunswick stew. When we met back at the cabin at the agreed time, I started the pile with seven bushytails. Combined, the other three young men managed to add two more to the heap.
Since the amount of meat for our stew was still lacking, I left two behind to skin our game and had my son's friend, Michael, join me for a session of "squirrel school."
Find The Food
The best way to target a squirrel is when it's on the move, and most of the time, their primary motivator is gnawing on the next nut. That morning, hickory nuts were the primary food source, so I gave Michael a quick lesson in dendrology. Once he could identify a hickory tree at a distance, then the next phase of the hunt began.
Stealth Is Key
Slowing to a snail's pace, we spent a lot more time watching than walking as we carefully placed each foot to avoid breaking twigs and shuffling leaves. Even before we had our quarry in sight, we acted like one was watching us. By virtue of moving slowly, as in taking a single step and freezing in place for at least 20 seconds, we didn't alert any unseen squirrel's flight instinct. When we crossed the 40-yard mark to the next hickory, we began hearing gnawing and pieces of hickory nut shells fall through the canopy and hit the forest floor. I whispered to Michael to use a nearby tree for cover and to rest his rifle for an accurate shot. I did the same. We didn't have very long to wait until we both had a squirrel in the crosshairs. I let him shoot first and quickly followed up with the second bushytail tumbling through the limbs before his squirrel hit the ground.
Tag Teaming
At least three more squirrels were still in the tree, but by now, they were limb hugging to avoid detection. We moved within 15 yards of the tree and I posted Michael against a tree to wait and watch. I told him I was going to walk to the opposite of the tree and make the squirrels move back to his side of their tree. On script, when I walked past their tree, they scrambled around the trunk back to Michael's side where he potted another. I then stood still and braced my rifle against a tree and told Michael to move to another tree 90 degrees from where he had been hiding. According to plan, the two remaining squirrels moved back around to the opposite side of their tree from Michael. Two quick shots from my rifle brought our total to five from one tree.
It became obvious to the novice hunter that successful squirrel hunting was more than a stroll in the woods with a rifle. On our walk back to the cabin we reviewed what had taken place and the difference it had made in success. Put these methods to work and you'll up your chances at bagging the main ingredients for a backwoods feast.
Red Squirrel For Two
As long you have a .22 in the backcountry, you'll never go hungry!
by Len McDougall / Apr 23, 2013