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Shooting stars can be produced by particles as small as a grain of sand! This being said, there are millions of shooting stars everyday. They happen during daytime hours and nighttime hours alike. When you look up at the sky though, you can only see about .005 percent of the total area of the sky. Even with this limited viewing range, on a typical night expect to see a shooting star every ten minutes to fifteen minutes.
originally posted by: Grifter42
A good friend of mine predicted that we would "see a shooting star" within the next five minutes... Well, we did.
originally posted by: Grifter42
A good friend of mine predicted that we would "see a shooting star" within the next five minutes... Well, we did.
We saw that shooting star. All of us did.
Now he's predicting the end of society. Not the world, but of conventional society.
Who wants to join me? Helter skelter, let's all get drunk.
originally posted by: BlueMule
a reply to: Grifter42
I've found that such predictions come true on the micro-scale, not the macro-scale. Your friend may have forseen his own enlightenment coming up, and when that happens, society, for that person, does indeed end, in a manner of speaking, because enlightenened people are indeed freed from the mechanisms of conventional society.


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The morning had proved to be one of perfection. Darren had done all his task as instructed. He was blasting the boom box and doing his exercise when Kim appeared in the doorway. How long she had been there he wasn't sure. A stream of sweat poured down his tan young body, the light reflecting on it showed each ripple of muscle.
Kim smiled, licking her lips teasingly. Darren hiked his brows as to say, take it, its yours. "Mistress wants you to come to her room Darren." "Am I in trouble?" asked Darren in an unsure tone. "I don't think so, she will tell you what she wants when you get there. I must go and prepare dinner now.
By the way, cute ass you have there!" she said teasingly as she turned and winked then disappeared. Darren knocked and waited. No answer, he knocked again, still no answer.
Sliding to the floor he seated himself to wait. Several minutes later the door opened, Mistress smiled down at Darren. "That's my good boy, I see you are learning patience.
Please enter." Darren followed her into her room. Watching as Mistress pulled back the covers and climbed beneath them. Tucking the sides of the covers around her she motioned for Darren to come lay beside her. Nuzzling his head against her chest, she wrapped a arm around him, hugging him tightly.
Reaching down she kissed him on the top of the head. "Darren, first let me say, you have done exceptionally well today. I know at times I've been a bit hard on you, but you must learn.
Now, tonight we are having guest. You and Kim will be serving the meal and you will be the entertainment as well.
I have laid out special clothing for you both. The guest have full use of both you and Kim. However there will be limits. Since you both have virgin ass's I'll not allow anyone to use them. Outside that you will service the guest in any manner they desire. Let me warn you, if you displease them they will have permission to punish you so keep that in mind as some of them are rather sadistic." A moment of silence filled the room as Darren listened to Mistress heart beating.
Rising his head to look into her eyes, he saw something he wasn't sure how to interrupt. A softness, like that of a mother.
A caring that he had not seen since his mother had passed away many years ago. Her hand came up to stroke his cheek. "I'll do my best to honor you tonight Ma'am," was all he could say as he continued to stare into her eyes.
A smile covered her face, filled with pride. Lifting his chin in her hand she kissed him on the forehead, then pulled him back to her chest. Reaching over to the night stands she turned on the stereo. A soft classical tune began to play. The only sound was the music. Laying there, Darren concentrated on the gentle caressing Mistress was giving his head, mussing his hair.
A warm safe feeling surrounded him as he became lost in the music and faded off to a restful sleep. "Darren my boy, it's time to rise and shine.
Wake up sleepy head!" said Mistress in a delicate whisper. Prying open his eyes the room was flooded with light, the music was gone. Stretching a bit he sat up. "I'm sorry Ma'am, guess I was to relaxed." "That my boy, was the idea. We must prepare for out guest. You run get cleaned up and meet Kim in the kitchen. I'm having the meal catered in so there isn't so much for you two to do. I'll see you shortly." Darren staggered out of the room and back to his own. There laying on the bed was a leather outfit.
Darren quickly showered and began to dress. The top consisted of a vest the bottom was a G-string with a pouch for his cock and balls to be stuffed in.
As soon as he was dressed, he made his way to the kitchen. Kim was dressed in a leather outfit to. The bra had the nipples cut out so just the tip of her buds with their little golden rings protruded, the gold chain linking them danced against her belly.
The panties were crotch less so if she parted her legs she was available to anyone who wish to fondle her. Helping her set the table he watched lustfully as her ass swayed with each step. His eyes watched her every move. Unaware that his cock was attempting to grow within the pouch, this Kim pointed and giggled.
Darren blushed at his predicament and shrugged.
Mistress was busy greeting the guest as they arrived. Kim and Darren busied themselves serving drinks and snacks.
The guest took advantage of the free rein as they groped and teased both Darren and Kim every time they neared them. "Welcome all. I see that you have all become acquainted with my two pets. They have been made aware of the fact that they are to service you in any manner you choose outside of anal. Now.
if you will join me will move to the dinning room for dinner." said Mistress. Kim and Darren ran about the room carrying dish's to and from the kitchen.
Once the table was filled, Darren and Kim hid out in the kitchen. Reaching over, Kim caressed Darrens ass cheeks. "Seems someone is into ass pinching big time, your cheeks are marked all over!" said Kim.
"Yes that fat lady in the pink dress seems to love to make me squeal." Once the meal was over and the dinning room cleaned, Darren and Kim were beckoned into the din. The guest sat in a circle, Mistress in the middle of it with Darren and Kim at her feet. As the crowd simmered down to silence Mistress spoke. "Tonight my pets will entertain you. We have decided to play our version of spin the bottle. Ill spin it and whomever it points to can choose a task for either Kim or Darren." The roar from the crowd echoed throughout the room.
The First to be chosen was Mr. Evans. a smile lit his face as he pointed to Kim.
"Suck Darren till he is ready to cum then stop." Towering over Kim, Darren placed his hands on his hips and waited.
Slipping his cock free of the leather pouch she began to suck it into her mouth till it was hard enough to stand on its own.
Licking the palm of her hand she grabbed the shaft with the other hand and held it as she made circular motions across the head. Darren moaned and began to take in deep breaths. Licking the slit brought more moans and Darren began to shift his hips forward till the tip of his cock was prying its way inside the warmness of her mouth.
Sucking and stroking the base of his cock with one hand while the other rolled his balls around it wasn't long till Darren was ready to explode. "Oh god don't stop im ready to cum!" whimpered Darren as Kim pulled free. Standing there sporting a rock hard erection, Darren sighed as he watched the next chosen one smile and look at him. "I want to watch him eat Kims pussy and bring her close but stop short of her cummin." Laying on her back in the floor, Kim spread her legs wide, parting the split in the crotch less panties.
Exposing her soft pink folds to all. Darren lay down on his stomach flattening his aching cock against the carpet. Taking a outer lip in each hand he spread her open so the audience could get a good look. Letting his tongue flicker across her clit slowly at first then picking up speed.
Arching her hips upward, she smiled and let out a whimper of delight. Sucking it in between his lips as he continued to tease it with his tongue.
Her breathing becoming ragged, knowing she was close to cummin he let go and began to nibble at her outer lips waiting for her to calm a bit. As she slowly came down from her close encounter he stopped wiped his face on the back of his hand and smiled.
The bottled spined again this time stopping a heavy set man. The look on his face the way he grinned Darren feared it was one of those Mistress had warned him about.
Standing he approached, pushing Kims legs wider. Pulling out a clamp he reached and took her clit in his hands and let the jaws close. Bit by bit he tightened them till Kim scream with the last turn. Stopping her turned to Darren and produced another chain which he wrapped around his waist and secured it tightly. "Roll over girl on all fours!" he growled. Kim rolled over letting the chain attached to the clip on her clit fall to the floor. "Boy put your cock at the entrance to her cunt and stand still!" he snapped.
Once Darren was in place, the man reached between his legs grabbing the chain to Kims clit and tied it to the one on Darrens waist. Kim squealed at the torturous pain the extending of her clit was receiving.
"Now boy put it all the way in her cunt!" Darren pushed forward and some slack appeared in the chain relieving the pain on Kims clit. "Now let me explain, every time you pull out, Kim will feel an extreme pain till you put it back inside her pussy. The faster you fuck her the faster you will cum. But the faster you fuck her the more tugging her clit is going to get at the same time. I want you to fuck her and when you are ready to cum you will pull out and spray it on her ass cheeks, then return it to her cunt and fuck her till she begs you to cum.
She will be allowed to cum AFTER you have cum not before." Thinking no one would notice, Darren began to fuck Kim with short stroke as not to pull to much on her chain. The sudden smack from behind to his balls sent a howl from him. "Don't fuck with me boy you know what is expected" scolded the man who had given the instructions. Darren began to fuck deep and hard, making sure to almost completely pull out before slamming his cock back in again.
Each time Kim whimpered in pain then sighed as the short relief came. Try as he may the urge to cum grew within him, his force and speed increasing jerking constantly on the chair till tears were coming out of Kims eyes in a small stream. Pulling free from her he bellowed as he held his cock against her ass cheeks and covered her with his cum.
As he replaced his cock in her, the man got up and reaching beneath her to her hanging tits. Grabbing a nipple he began to roll it between his fingers as Darren fucked her again. As the stranger toyed with her nipples with one hand the other produced a bullet and turned it on hi pressing it against her clamp on the clip.
The sensitive tissue electrified by the new sensation was the last straw. With a scream filled with a mixture of pain and pleasure she began to shake all overnot one but several orgasms followed the first till she was panting, reaching beneath her, the man released the clip and listened to the whin of pain rushing to her clit as the blood flowed back into it and as she fought the onset of yet another orgasm.
By the time she had calmed down, cum was dripping from her cunt like a small waterfall. The pain and pleasure had given her the most forceful orgasm of her life. Darren and Kim both lay on the floor exhausted. Mistress walked up standing in front of them as if to protect them. "I think my pets have entertained us enough.
Darren you and Kim may retired for the night. Thank you both you did excellent this evening and have made me proud," said Mistress as she reached and kissed them both on the head and smacked their bare bottoms in a suggestion to get on their way. Laying in bed Darren wondered what tomorrow would hold.

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The Faculty of Pharmacy - Nahda University is keen to promote the educational process and use modern methods of teaching and learning. We are also keen to spread awareness of health problems and diseases facing members of the community through campaigns by students. Finally, we hope to continue the progress of our college in all scientific, cultural, and sports fields to promote the educational and research process for a distinguished pharmacy graduates.
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A further escalation of Donald Trump's trade war with China risks damaging the US and wider global economy, a major international organisation has warned.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) cautioned that if the dispute intensified, it could knock as much as 0.7% of global gross domestic product (GDP) by 2021-22.
It comes as the Paris-based think tank cut its outlook for global growth to 3.2% in 2019 and 3.4% in 2020.
It said growth in China and the United States could come in 0.2% to 0.3% lower on average by 2021 and 2022 if the countries do not resolve their long-running dispute.
In the worst-case scenario, America's GDP could be more than 0.8% lower and Chinese GDP over 1.1% lower if tensions escalate further.
President Trump has hiked tariffs on £158bn of Chinese imports to 25% from 10%, while China has responded with tariff increases on £47bn of US goods.
The trade row has been knocking global stock markets in recent weeks, sending nervous investors heading for the exit.
Laurence Boone, chief economist at the OECD, said: "The fragile global economy is being destabilised by trade tensions.
"Growth is stabilising, but the economy is weak and there are very serious risks on the horizon.
"Governments need to work harder together to ensure a return to stronger and more sustainable growth."
In the UK, the OECD warned that the Bank of England should not look to increase interest rates until Brexit uncertainty clears and forecast that the next hike would not come until 2020.
It said inflation, which has been running below the Bank's 2% target, should give it breathing space to keep rates on hold at 0.75% given the worries over the EU withdrawal.
It said: "With inflation close to target, but with large uncertainties remaining, the policy interest rate should be kept constant until there are clear signs of accelerating prices.
"The fiscal authorities should stand ready to respond, should growth weaken significantly as a result of Brexit."
Its comments came as the latest biannual OECD report saw it increase its forecast for UK growth this year to 1.2%, although that would still be the weakest growth for 10 years.
The OECD had previously forecast growth of just 0.8% for 2019.
It also increased its forecast for UK expansion to 1% in 2020, up from 0.9% predicted in March. But these predictions are based on the assumption of a smooth Brexit and transition period.
The OECD said Brexit will continue to hamper business spending.
It said: "Brexit-related uncertainties will keep holding back investment until there is clarity about future trading arrangements. Consumption will decelerate in line with slower employment gains."
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"High Notes" Blog
Bewitched by Kiri
I came to opera late. While staying with friends in Chapel Hill, I came downstairs for breakfast one Sunday morning to be met by beautiful singing coming from our host's CD player. "Who is that?" I asked. "Oh," my friend said, "that's Kiri Te Kanawa." At the time, my...read more
Missing Hvorostovsky
When Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky passed away in the early morning of November 22, 2017, his life cut tragically short at age 55 by brain cancer, the opera world lost one of its most distinctive voices and dramatic talents. Like many of his fans, my most...read more
Getting comfortable with opera
I have been an opera lover since my teens and I knew that set me apart somehow as the very word "opera" seems to turn many people defensive. It scares them. This is still true, as a recent survey showed that a significant number of responders were worried that they...read more


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Aston Martin V12 Zagato
Introduced as a modern interpretation of the famous Aston Martin and Zagato collaboration in the 50th anniversary year of the iconic DB4GT Zagato, the British sports car maker showed the V12 Aston Martin Zagato for the first time at the Villa D'Este Concours on Saturday 21st May 2011. The racing debut of the car will be at the four hour VLN race at Nürburgring on 28th May.
The V12 Zagato has been made with great care to reflect both the race performance and pure style of Aston Martin. The original DB4GT Zagato was a true icon, powerful and graceful. The new design is rather a true representation of the spirit of DB4GT Zagato.
Zagato V12 has a new handcrafted aluminium body that showcases a beautiful and muscular design which is not possible through pre-formed panel techniques. Using the influences and skill of nearly 100 years of heritage in the craft, every aluminium panel is formed using an English wheel and traditionally crafted body bucks. Each front wing alone comprises seven separate pieces of aluminium, combined and then hand finished to give one flowing form. Another iconic Zagato design cue is the double bubble roof created in this case from five separate pieces illustrating further the intensity of craftsmanship involved in the construction of the V12 Zagato.
The car has been designed for a focused driver, with pure driving enjoyment in mind. The V12 Zagato combines Aston Martin's most dynamic bonded aluminium platform with the power of the 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque.


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I'm aware that this is a rather old topic, but there is some progress for improve compatibility of Dominion Wars at trekbbs:http://trekbbs.com/showthread.php?t=138489In short, komat has developed a dll wrapper to fix some compatibility issues of Dominion Warshttp://jiridvorak.webpark.cz/dw/However, that would need user to hex edit the ds9dw.exe file. So I made a patch utility to help people patch Dominion Wars:http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FRAG5MSMYou have to select which version you have (US/EU/DE) and install it. So far it's been tested on US and EU versions. More discussions can be found at trekbbs.
Hello,I have upload the DW patch utility to mediafire:http://www.mediafire.com/?96bg71sf9fj92gmImportant notes:1. If you have dual/multi VGA cards, please disable other(s) and left only one usable in control panel.2. If your screen resolution is larger than 1600x1200, please reduce resolution before you start the game.Please reply in this thread if you need any help for this game. For other games, please create a new thread else.Thanks.
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GOT7 delivers again with their latest MV "Confession." And omg I could not help myself from smiling during this song.
This adorable holiday-themed song is part of their MAD Winter Edition Album. Thanks GOT7 now I want to buy your album even more now.
Check the video out ^^ And try not to smile...lol its impossible XD


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It has been so difficult to write this blog. I started writing it on 7 February and couldn't bring myself to complete it. Maybe now that I'm thousands of feet in the air and finally on our way to Calgary, I have plenty of time in the 8.5 hours or so it will take us to get there to complete this blog.
My family and I are moving to Calgary, Alberta and I have been in total denial about this.
Our love affair with YYC started two years ago when we visited a couple of friends over there. After our first night. We started exploring the option of moving.
We expected the process of applying for permanent residence to be long and tedious but it was surprising quick. It required providing a lot of information upfront but once this was done the rest of it was straightforward. We are grateful for the opportunity to start our lives somewhere new and exciting and looking forward to the prospects of creating beautiful and exciting memories together.
However, it isn't all singing and dancing as I am a bit apprehensive about the move. A lot of people have said I have nothing to worry about and although I believe them, it does not change the fact we are taking a big step and a big risk. We are leaving good jobs, great schools for kids and the comfort blanket of having great friends and family surrounding us to move to a country where we will have to rebuild what we know all over again. I will be moving from a country that has become home, where everything is familiar and we are nicely settled, to another with numerous unknowns in a different continent.
We all know you don't buy everything in the same place, well I certainly do not. For example, I can buy my milk anywhere because it's just milk but I drive to Tesco for their brioche because my family love their brioche. I will need to find a supermarket that actually does the brioche my children like. This proved difficult when we visited back in January.
For celebrations, I will need to find a lovely bakers to put my Pinterest downloads into edible form.
Not to forget, learning the new tricks about commuting downtown, what is the best time and station to travel from.
Learn the new 'lingo'. I know they speak English, but every country has its lingo I've come to find. For example, it took my a while to understand British humour, but now I do and I love it. I can laugh for days at a British joke but 15 years ago, I just didn't get it.
So, you get the drift. I'm going to have to learn it all again. It is okay however, because it is an adventure and I'm privileged enough to be doing this with my family.
The hardest part of this whole ordeal has been my family and my friends. You know the ones that are really there for you when it matters? The ones that are just totally amazing, the ones you can't even think of replacing, those are the people that make this move all the more painful.
It has been such an emotional few days for us. My sister in law who is just great on so many levels! I couldn't be the wife and mum I am today without my Sister Ore! She has been a constant rock, a constant support! She has been a sister. Let's just say the tears were never ending. It will be a lot to adjust to not being able to just pick up the phone to call her as often as I will like because of the time difference.
My friend become big sister, Buki. She is all sorts of amazing as well, and extremely thoughtful! She is cool and extremely resourceful. The kind of friend that stops in unannounced with a tonne of thoughtful gifts that make you tear up. I have learnt so much from her in such a short space of time and I'm sure going to miss her.
My best friend, Vese. It's been an extremely emotional one. I'm not going to dwell on this paragraph. All I will say is thank you. Thank you for being amazing. Our friendship is going to be tested by distance and time, but I trust that we will be okay. I will miss you loads.
I will talk about the practicalities of our moving in another blog, but until then, I'm going to cry some more before we land in YYC because I've promised myself, Calgary is going to be happy, we are going to be happy and it will be worth it all!


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Back to Journals » Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment » Volume 14
A prescription for "nature" – the potential of using virtual nature in therapeutics
Authors White MP, Yeo NL, Vassiljev P, Lundstedt R, Wallergård M, Albin M, Lõhmus M
Received 3 July 2018
Accepted for publication 20 September 2018
Published 8 November 2018 Volume 2018:14 Pages 3001—3013
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S179038
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single anonymous peer review
Peer reviewer comments 2
Editor who approved publication: Dr Roger Pinder
Matthew P White,1 Nicola L Yeo,1 Peeter Vassiljev,2 Rikard Lundstedt,3 Mattias Wallergård,3 Maria Albin,4–6 Mare Lõhmus4–6
1The European Centre for Environment & Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3HD, UK; 2Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, 51014 Tartu, Estonia; 3Department of Design Science, Division of Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology, Lund University, 22100 Lund, Sweden; 4Faculty of Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University, 22363 Lund, Sweden; 5Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, 17177 Stockholm, Sweden; 6Centre for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Stockholm County Council, 11365 Stockholm, Sweden
Abstract: Many studies suggest that increased exposure to urban greenness is associated with better population health. Accessing nature can in some circumstances, however, be difficult, especially for individuals with mobility constraints. Therefore, a growing body of work is investigating the ways to replace the in vivo experience with forms of "virtual" contact, in order to provide these individuals with at least some benefits of the natural environment. The aim of this paper is to provide a review of previous use of virtual reality (VR) nature in health and care settings and contemplate the potential use of this technology in future. Our central question is whether engaging with virtual nature can contribute to enhanced physical and emotional well-being in housebound or mobility-constrained individuals. We conclude that while contact with real-world nature is preferred, VR use can be an alternative in cases when in vivo contact with nature is not possible. There are many possibilities for the use of VR technology in psychiatric and medical care; however, the risks, benefits, and cost efficiency of these attempts should be carefully assessed and the outcomes should be measured in a scientifically valid manner. The current review has nonetheless demonstrated that VR nature could play a role in each of the proposed mediating mechanisms linking natural environments and health.
Keywords: virtual reality, green space, blue space, clinical use of VR, elderly care, mobility-constrained individuals, life quality, pain relief, life quality
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It's been too long since we've gotten together for a SpiceCorps meetup. I'd like to get one setup for late April or early May.
Should I get a vendor to present and buy supper or should we just get together and split the bill for pizza?
If you would like a vendor to sponsor the next meeting, what category/topic should we cover?
It's been a while, so I'm ready to put any kind of meet up together, and make it the best it can be!
Awesome Waffle
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There are a couple Security specific groups, out your way, that I've been watching for a while. I'd like to find a chance to catch one of their meetings sometime.
https://secic.org/#home - Meets in Iowa City
https://secmidwest.org - Meets in Cedar Rapids
Maybe those will help with your performance evaluation requirements?
Sorry Ryan9324, I didn't catch your last message. Here's a new link to the discord that shouldn't expire,
https://discord.gg/UtyU4NJ. I've been busy at work and at home, and have kept pushing it off. But, I've gotten a couple messages from a new member who's also eager for the next meetup. So I should be posting a September meetup soon!


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Course work includes regular attendance of the weekly sessions, homework assignments (theory handouts and practical exercises relating to various aspects of word-formation), and an end-of-term examination.


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Microsoft Ces 09 Keynote
Halo Wars US release date not 28 February but March
Right, this is the last Halo Wars release date story we're doing – well, this week, anyway. It appears that Robbie's Bach's announcement that Halo Wars will ship in the US on February 28 was a mistake. The game wil ship at its original date of March 3, whilst the UK and Europe get theirs […]
Microsoft Ces 09 Keynote headlines
Bach: 25 million Halo games sold
Found something: Speaking at CES 09 at the Las Vegas Convention centre last night, Microsoft's president of the Entertainment and Devices Division, Robbie Bach, said that 25 million Halo games have been sold so far in the franchise.He went on to say that the average Halo 3 Xbox Live players average at about 150 hours […]
Full audio of Microsoft's CES 09 Keynote
Major Nelson's hosting the full audio of Microsoft's CES 09 Keynote at the Vegas Convention Centre last night,If there's more in there than the Kodu announcement, Halo Wars release date and Bach's re-confirmation that Primetime is coming this Spring, please let us know.Fill your boots.By Mike Bowden
Xbox Live Primetime set for Spring
Microsoft's president of the Entertainment and Devices Division, Robbie Bach, told a news-hungry – read: starved – crowd at CES 09 last night that Xbox Live Primetime would be arriving in the Spring.However, Microsoft had already announced that the service (including the game quiz game 1v100 where you can apparently win real prizes) would be […]
Microsoft announces new creation game Kodu
During last night's CES 09 keynote, Microsoft's president of the Entertainment and Devices Division, Robbie Bach, unveiled a new Community game entitled Kodu.The official blurb reads:"Kodu" is a pick-up-and-create game where anyone can build their own unique world in just minutes using a simple image-based creator menu that makes game creation simple for anyone, from […]
Halo Wars release date and demo solidified
By far the most popular piece of news to emerge from last night's CES 09 Microsoft Keynote was that Ensemble's 360 exclusive RTS, Halo Wars, will be released on February 28 with a demo scheduled to hit Live on on the 5th of the same month.Microsoft told the world last year that the US would […]


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Pharmaceutical company executives were grilled by protesters at an industry conference in San Francisco this week for hiking the prices of life-saving drugs.
One of their targets was Gilead Pharmaceutics, which recently increased the price of its breakthrough hepatitis C drug to $84,000 per treatment. Protesters held signs imploring the company to "treat the needy, don't be greedy." During a panel discussion, Stat News reported that Gilead executive Gregg Alton was asked how he lives with himself. "I sleep quite well," he retorted.
Price-hiking was a major theme of this year's JP Morgan Healthcare conference. Some drug makers took the opportunity to dismiss the public outcry as a misunderstanding of the fundamentals of the pharmaceutical business. Ron Cohen, chairman of the big industry group BIO, even called it an "abomination."
Pharma companies argue that it costs more than $1 billion to bring a new drug to market. Developing a new drug is a highly risky process, and therefore they justify hiking up the price of their most successful drugs to fund future research and development. Oftentimes, firms will increase the price of drugs to make as much money as possible before patents expire.
But critics say that some pharma executives are lining their own pockets by hiking up live-saving drugs. One notable example is Martin Shkreli, the "bad boy or pharma," who increased the price of an AIDS drug from $13.50 to $750 virtually overnight. Price hikes are expected to continue throughout 2016, if previous trends continue.


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Selle Royal Scientia Custom Fit Saddle
At e-bikeshop, we understand saddles can be a pain in the a*se! That's why we have Selle Royal Scientia custom fit measuring tools in house to tailor fit a saddle to YOU - the rider.
The nine models in the new Selle Royal Scientia saddle range are created by combining two main rider characteristics: their riding position and their "Ischial variation" – the measurement between their 'sit bones'. This service is offered in store FOC with the saddle purchase.
Selle Royal, along with researchers from the Sport University of Cologne, the largest sports university in Europe, have undertaken extensive research – having applied scientic theory, data collection and testing methods – to understand the fundamental design characteristics essential to optimising well-being and overall cycling performance.
This research is coupled with Selle Royal's own market-leading understanding of saddle design and technology to create Scientia, a full spectrum of nine saddles with prole styles and dimensions that correspond to different riders, delivering optimum comfort and increased performance for all.
The research we have done at Selle Royal over the years gives us a great insight into cyclists' requirements from a saddle, but the detailed scientific data collection, analysis and interpretation by the team at Sport University of Cologne gives us a fantastic base of empirical evidence on which to apply our designs
says Roberto Bucci, project leader and brand manager at Selle Royal. Using hundreds of volunteers, the university's researchers developed rigorous methods for quantifying the classic considerations of saddle design: gender differences, saddle shape, and the role played by ischial distance.
Afterward, a list of recommendations were published and passed on to a team of designers tasked with combining these proven fundamentals with designs for a new range of saddles. "It was a challenge put on the table following years of ergonomics experience, but as a humble brand we decided to test our products and our beliefs using cutting edge technologies and scientic research together with the university of Cologne; the conclusion was that we scientically reinforced our beliefs," added Roberto Bucci.
All nine saddles in the Scientia range share a series of special features which give support and comfort just where each rider needs them.
BODY CONTOUR – A radius-specic design to provide optimum comfort for differing spine angles. The more inclined the Riding Position, the smaller the edge-radius.
REAR PLATEAU – An elevated rear section to prevent backward sliding and decrease pressure in the saddle middle which can cause discomfort.
CENTRAL RESERVOIR – Indentation in the saddle middle whose shape and dimensions have been studied to correspond to ischial variations for greater comfort.
3D SKIN GEL – Royalgel™ is placed intelligently at critical points of contact on the saddle surface for added shock absorption, while reducing overall saddle weight. C
URVA SUSPENSION – The unique curved suspension design is attached at the rear of the base to offer exclusive comfort by avoiding pressure on the seat bone contact points and guaranteeing additional lateral exibility.


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Access Control, Age Verification and More: VeriScan Online
VeriScan Online is a cloud based computing system.
What is a cloud based computing system? In our case, it is an app that scans ID's and allows you to store and manage your data from different devices, all in one secure remote location.
This powerful cloud-based application scans any type of US or Canadian ID, including driver's license, military ID, Common Access Card, gun/fishing permit, or Canadian health card, and collects all of the information into an online dashboard, so you can better manage your premises and understand your customers. It is a tool that provides customer analytics.
VeriScan Online's cloud computing enables users to scan the ID and store the information remotely. With cloud-computing power, you can scan IDs from multiple locations and aggregate the data into one place.
VeriScan Online is utilized across many different industries for uses such as visitor management , age verification, customer data collection for event marketing, etc., to provide the ability to share banned lists, alert lists, and generate sophisticated reports across all of your devices and locations. Our software comes equipped with a sophisticated online dashboard providing statistics and demographic information, including the number of new vs. returning visitors you have, the number of times they have visited your establishment, the geographical areas where your visitors are coming from, and more.


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I want to thank the great folks from "The Journey Community Church" who produced this video. They plan to travel to the coast and work with us later this month.
Journey to Lakeshore – Video
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Very moving video. I plan to hook up our computer at church Sunday night and show it to the people. Thanks for posting it. Where is the Journey Community Church?
This is a wonderful recap and reminder of where it all began, and how much there is still left to do. 2007 will be the best year yet: God is moving hearts each time there is a posting on the site. May He continue to show His power and grace as His Glory beams from Lakeshore. Hugs and blessings to each who lifts his hands to the service of our Lord.
Thank You, Father God, for those with Hearts of a Servant who continue to give of themselves unselfishly to help in the rebuilding efforts. Bless Pastor Don, his family + his church staff as they continue to bring Glory to You in the small beach community of Lakeshore, Mississippi.
I was in Lakeshore a few weeks ago with a group from Decatur Baptist church.What stood out to me was the man God has placed over the great effort going on in Lakeshore.We should all hold him up in prayer. God Bless you Don!
[…] Posted by Pastor Don A. Elbourne Jr. Last week the folks from Holly Michigan, who produced the great Journey to Lakeshore preview video, made their summer trip to work with us. Beth Harris, the pastor's wife, live blogged her missions experience. You especially will want to read her notes from day 4. […]
This video makes you feel so thankful of what you have and how God did not make the storm hit in your town. My church, Harvest Community Church is going August 2007 and I can't wait to see what God is going to do there!


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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Dare to Dream... The Power of Positive Confessions. [Part 1 - How It All Began...]
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I celebrate GOD for your union,LOVE at its peak....ReplyDelete
- Busola KoikiAugust 28, 2013 at 6:36 PM
Hey sis! A very inspiring story this is. I am really happy for you guys! I wish you both a very happy, fruitful and fulfilling life together. God bless! Hugs!ReplyDeleteReplies
ahh...so i have finally seen ur husband...sadly i missed ur wedding :(ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes o finally!!! And yes... sadly... you really "missed" out on a lot!Delete
- AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 9:01 AM
Beautiful story. I'm indeed touched and encouraged by your story. From the innermost portion of my heart, I wish you a blissful marital life filled with God's abundant blessings.ReplyDeleteReplies
Amen!!!!! All prayers totally claimed! Thank you so very much!Delete
- olatoyeAugust 30, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Very inspiring!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 5:42 PM
Congrats again Aunty Tope!Mentor numero Uno!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 6, 2013 at 6:33 PM
Gosh Tope! I had goosebumps all over me as i read your story. Its very deep and inspiring. Moreso because its a "heart" and "passion" story, i could relate to it and also sense its genuineness. You are blessed. This joy which you have found (at your RIGHT time) will never come to an end. I tap into this blessings for myself and every other yound lady out there who agrees that "marriage" and "companionship" arent one and the same thing. I dont know what made me think of you and decide to go through your blog this evening. I should let you know that you just healed me with your story, im strenghtened and you've given me answers to a lot of questions that unsettled me. God be your keeper now and always! Keep flying. email@example.com
Hallos!!! Long time!!! That is one e-mail address I so cannot forget. It's been quite a while.Delete
Your message actually pulled me back to posting my article. Reading it... and others made me realise that people do still visit this blog.
I am glad it helped in more ways than I imagined it would and my prayer also goes out to every "single" person out there. Here's me keeping my fingers crossed for you all... Amen!
So inspired althought I am married but learnt a lot the power of positive comfession.ReplyDeleteReplies
:-) Yup! It does work! Tried, tested and trusted!Delete
- AnonymousApril 2, 2014 at 6:47 PM
I got to your webpage from BellaNaija.com, having discovered that you are married to one of my OAU quarters 'aburos'. You are indeed lucky to be married to an OAU quarters boy, because we are a rare breed. Your description of Ayodeji's character is an offshoot of the OAU quarters upbringing.ReplyDelete
May God bless your home.Replies
Haha. Really now. Interestingly enough I could not stand OAU quarters boys in school and I did not hide it either. And I ended up marrying one... I guess that is why people say "never say never".Delete
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While the two candidates agree that the nation must wean itself from a $700-billion-a-year addiction to imported oil, they disagree on how to do it. Both hew fairly closely to party orthodoxy: Senator John McCain backs using the tax code to encourage oil drilling, while Senator Barack Obama would use the proceeds from a windfall profits tax on oil companies to finance alternatives and help the poor. Although both acknowledge a need to encourage energy conservation and development of renewables, only Mr. Obama would use government mandates and tax incentives to achieve it; Mr. McCain calls such subsidies boondoggles.
Senator Obama said he believes oil companies should exploit existing leases on public lands and off the coasts before new areas are opened to drilling. Like Mr. McCain, he opposes drilling in the Alaska refuge. Unlike Mr. McCain, he supports a windfall profits tax on oil companies. Mr. Obama does not oppose expansion of nuclear power in principle, but says it must be done safely and economically, considerations that for decades have halted construction of nuclear plants. Mr. Obama advocates spending $15 billion a year for the next 10 years to develop alternative-energy businesses, which he says will produce millions of new jobs. Mr. Obama, who is from Illinois, a big corn-producing state, supports federal subsidies for ethanol production. He also supports requiring utilities to produce about 20 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020. And he backs higher fuel-efficiency standards for cars and trucks.
Senator McCain draws a snappy chant from supporters at his rallies — "drill, baby, drill" — but his approach is broader and more nuanced. He does support increased and immediate oil exploration on public lands and off the coasts. But unlike his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska, and many other Republicans, he opposes oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Mr. McCain advocates adding as many as 45 nuclear power plants, which would reduce consumption of fossil fuels, chiefly coal and oil, and the greenhouse gases they release that are the main culprits in global warming. He says that the Navy's 50-year history with nuclear-powered ships proves that the technology is safe. Mr. McCain supports increased use of renewable energy sources like wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric, but opposes large government subsidies for them, saying the market, not the government, should decide which new technologies are most promising.
Opposes drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
In 2000, supported the federal ban on new offshore oil exploration.
Bush Will Seek to End Offshore Oil Drilling Ban (June 18, 2008)
Would use some of the money to pay for his middle-class tax cut and for eliminating federal income taxes on elderly citizens who make less than $50,000 a year.
It would "increase our dependence on foreign oil."— In Houston, June 17, 2008
Cites cost and safety concerns, but has not ruled it out as part of the energy mix.
Would support subsidies for building new nuclear power plants in the U.S.
Would require 60 billion gallons of biofuels to be produced in the U.S. each year by 2030.
Did not vote on the 2007 energy bill that mandates a large increase in ethanol use by 2022, but urged the president in May to ease the new requirements.
Said it would save the average consumer about $30, a figure confirmed by Congressional analysts.
Called for suspension of the tax on fuels, 18.4 cents a gallon for gasoline and 22.4 cents for diesel, for summer 2008.
Obama Campaign Web Page on Energy (BarackObama.com)
McCain Campaign Web Page on Energy (JohnMcCain.com)


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Silver also dropped by Rs 900 to Rs 42,500 per kg on poor offtake by industrial units and coin makers.
Traders said heavy stockists selling sparked by weak global trend on speculation that the Federal Reserve will further reduce stimulus mainly pulled down the demand for the precious metal as a safe haven.
Gold in Singapore, which normally sets price trend on the domestic front, fell by 0.3 per cent to USD 1,292.34 and silver by 0.5 per cent to USD 19.35.
In Delhi, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity tumbled by Rs 200 each to Rs 30,400 and Rs 30,200 per 10 grams, respectively. It had lost Rs 130 yesterday. Sovereign declined by Rs 100 to Rs 25,000 per piece of eight grams.
In line with a general weak trend, silver ready dropped by Rs 900 to Rs 42,500 per kg and weekly-based delivery by Rs 580 to Rs 41,700 per kg.
Silver coins also nosedived by Rs 2,000 to Rs 80,000 for buying and Rs 81,000 for selling of 100 pieces.


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As the official social media sponsor of the 2019 HLTH conference (October 27-30 in Las Vegas, NV), We're teaming up with HLTH to host a series of Twitter Chats about AI, innovation and consumer obsession in health care—and we hope you'll join us!
These conversations are ideal for entrepreneurs and innovators, investors, health care enterprises, and policymakers who are interested in and involved with transforming the health care industry.
Join the conversation and follow along on Twitter using #CambiaChat and #HLTH2019
Creating a culture of consumer obsession: How does it translate to health solutions?
Q1: If putting people at the center of their health care journey is the goal, what should be the health care industry's guiding principles?
Q2: What in our way? What are the challenges facing the health care industry in creating a consumer-obsesses culture?
Q3: How does data interoperability, including patient access to their personal health care data, promote industry transformation?
Q4: What is the right way to measure value?
Q5: What 3 things do we need to do together to "overhaul the health care system" and become truly consumer obsessed?
Featured guests
Dee Cruz, Cambia VP, Consumer Obsession
Matt Koehler, Cambia VP, Platform Solutions
Kevin Pereau, Founder/CEP, TranscendIT Health
Megan Callahan, Lyft Business VP, Healthcare
Dave Johnson, 4Sight Health CEO
How is venture capital disrupting the "P's" of Health Care: Payers, providers, pharma and patients?
Q1: How are VC-funded companies changing the United States' systems of providers?
Q2: As provider/health care systems change, what's the end impact on patients?
Q3: How are VC-funded companies changing the payer landscape?
Q4: What is not changing for Providers, Patients, and Payers?
Q5: What role should VCs have around social determinants of health?
Q6: Where should VCs be investing for the biggest positive disruption?
Featured guests
Jessica Zeaske, Echo Health Ventures Partner
Leah Sparks, Wildflower
Lisa Alderson, Genome Medical
Jennifer Schneider, Livongo
The State of AI: Opportunities and challenges of applying AI in our modern health care system
Featured guests
Faraz Shafiq, Cambia Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Laurent Rotival, Cambia SVP, Strategic Technology Solutions, Chief Information Officer
Peter Lee, Microsoft Healthcare Corporate Vice President
Q1: What advancements in AI will have the biggest impact in transforming health care?
Q2: What are the biggest challenges facing advancement of AI technology in the health care space?
Q3: Data is only as good as what people are willing to share... How can we overcome the trust barrier and ethical concerns in data sharing?
Q4: How can AI make health care more people-focused?
Q5: How can AI help providers better understand consumer/patient/people's needs?
Join us online at #CambiaChat moderated by Cambia Health Solutions @Cambia.


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Jacqi Corgan wrote:What a mess! Boycotting "Palin" wine contributes about as much to the debate as calling French fries "freedom fries!"
God, am I tempted to pack up the husband and the cats and move someplace where people have brains! Any suggestions?
(Ohio's definitely out of the question! http://www.cleveland.com/plaindealer/st ... xml&coll=2)
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BTW Has any one else noticed that Mr. K has an unhealthy obsession with US politics?
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Vermonter17032 wrote:Does this mean I can't watch Monty Python reruns (with Michael Palin) or "A Fish Called Wanda" ever again?
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Oklahoma Legislature passes several alcohol bills
The Oklahoma Legislature has passed several alcohol-related bills this session.
The Oklahoman (http://bit.ly/2qCKJX3 ) reports that Republican Sen. Stephanie Bice of Oklahoma City authored many of the bills, including one allowing breweries to have the same hours of operation as bars and restaurants.
Gov. Mary Fallin signed another measure Thursday allowing counties to vote on Sunday liquor sales.
In 2016, voters approved a bill that would allow wine to be sold in Oklahoma grocery stores. Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma President Bryan Kerr says the Sunday sales measure won't help liquor stores in the state stay in business once that law goes into effect in 2018.
Alex Weintz, executive director for pro-alcohol law reform group Modernize Oklahoma, says the latest changes have spurred new business for the state.
Information from: The Oklahoman, http://www.newsok.com
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By Nam Hari Kaur
Ready, steady, go, the month of April will rock the show! We are now in one of the most intense months of the year. "Intense" does not have to mean "bad," but if you're not prepared, it will be.
This will be a very prescriptive forecast, as there are definite "Do's and Don'ts" for the month of April 2017. The first and foremost thing to be aware of now is, "Don't push it." Don't push people or situations; it could create retaliation and possible harm. Be alert and aware as you are approaching any unknown environment, and give yourself the option of "opting out" of anything that looks potentially dangerous.
There will be turmoil and upheaval on nearly every front globally, and we must pray for peace at this time, because world peace is literally hanging in the balance. Let's hope no one gets too crazy.
It is now best to focus on where you can be most effective, as being a martyr and standing in front of a downhill runaway train will not save the day for anyone. Know what has your name on it, and what doesn't.
The number 4 of April deals with issues of consistency, reliability, and keeping our "word." Number 4 represents words, and the promise or intention behind them. Since 4 is challenged this month, many people will be saying things to serve the moment, without any intention of coming through on their words. If you do not have a strong Arc Line, you are easy prey.
I do not use the word "prey" lightly, as there is a predatory inclination happening now in some people's psyches. Because of the number 14 appearing in the Base calculation, it can bring out the "dark side" of the personality, whereby an angry person may be looking to "get someone." I know this could sound a bit over the top; however, we do sometimes come upon a cycle where this dark energy is playing itself out. The most important thing is that you are not in its path.
One of my favorite quotes of Yogi Bhajan is: "Don't share in friendship what can be used against you in animosity." Or, another one is: "Loose lips sink the ship." Keep your communication guarded, and allow no vulnerability.
These two points are numerically founded in the number 6, which is the Transformer number for the negative 14. The number 14 can create a situation of being trapped, confined, or restricted in some way. The worst case scenario is physical injury, so don't accept a ride home after an all-night dance party from a tipsy friend. Live to dance another day.
Let's look to our Yogic Support teachings to find a tool to help us at this time. We need something quick and easy, and one of my all-time favorites is the Triple Mantra, which clears physical obstacles and protects you from psychic attack.
Where there is dark, there is also light, as this is the Law of Polarity. April has a brilliantly beautiful side to it, as people will be responding as never before to events around the world. The Heart number for this month is a 12 (Heart is month of 4 plus Gift of 8), and 12 is the number of tribes and inclusiveness. This will create a certain boldness in our behavior, with the longing to satisfy the need for feeling connected and involved. Similar to a town pitching in together in a sandbag line to save their homes from a flood, we will feel the need to connect in order to create safety and stability. As circumstances break down the usual barriers and judgements we may have, opportunity for new relationships will be forming.
Amidst challenge we can find an inner strength we never knew existed. Now is the time to forge an inner caliber that allows you to surpass the drama of the circumstances. The number 10 of 2017 (2+0+1+7=10), gives rise to issues and answers that will create a new self-awareness for us all.
Know that you are always being guided, and as you maintain your spiritual practice you allow for a space of receptivity, so you may recognize and trust this guidance.
The Heavens are on your side, and your Guardian Angel is now whispering the way to walk safely and securely towards your life's fulfillment. Sat Nam.
"It is my prayer that you keep united with your Soul,
And your sole purpose should be to serve the real Master in you,
The guardian in you that is your Soul-self."
-Yogi Bhajan 12-31-89
Would you like to know more? Nam Hari can do a personal reading for you over the phone or by Skype. The numbers of your birth date hold the answers to your life's creative magic and inspired potential. Nam Hari specializes in the area of relationships, and by revealing the parallel and diagonal lines of energy between you and another, a new dimension of understanding is achieved. Nam Hari also offers an independent study course in the science of Numerology.
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The next Inkredible color challenge I missed was: Cameo Coral, So Saffron and Orchid Opulence. Now this was a little tough.
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets: Pretty Petals, Think Happy Thoughts
Ink: Old Olive, Cameo Coral, So Saffron and Orchid Opulence
Paper: Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper (retired), Whisper White, Cameo Coral
Accessories: Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware, White Satin Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle Punches


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I am off to Chicago for a girl's trip this weekend!!! My friend
is getting married this February so we are having her shower out in Chicago where she currently lives. I am flying out Friday afternoon with a few friends. I am still struggling with what to pack. Chicago has always been a few trends ahead of Cleveland so I am sure my stand by's are just not up to par there. I have learned though in prior visits, when in doubt, just pack a lot of black and cute jeans! :) I may have to hit the mall before I leave just to see if I can find something cute.
As excited as I am about my friend's shower, it is at the same time as the OSU game!!!!! It's at 2pm Chicago time, pretty much right at kickoff. I am hoping a TV will be nearby!!!


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GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University women's tennis team completed an unbeaten March with a 7-0 victory over Bluefield State College Sunday afternoon at the Nichols Tennis Complex.
The 37th-ranked Pioneers (11-2) did not lose a set in singles action against the Big Blues (0-11) for their eighth consecutive victory overall and seventh without a loss during March.
Tusculum won two of the three doubles contests to earn the team point. Annie McCullough and Caitlin McCullough defeated Eva Rubio and Eva Garcia 6-0 at flight one, and Emilie Hansen teamed with Brittani Brooks for a 6-3 win over Milica Knezavic and Sophie Bygrave at flight two.
In singles, Annie McCullough beat Rubio 6-1, 6-0 at flight one and Caitlin McCullough was a 6-4, 6-1 winner over Garcia at flight two. Hansen earned the clinching point by beating Knezavic 7-5, 6-2 at flight three, and Martina Marras won 6-2, 6-4 over Bygrave at flight four.
Closing out the match in singles were Brooks, who beat Milica Krnjaja 8-0 at flight five, and Javiera Ortiz who defeated Paula Sa'ez 8-5 at flight six.
The Pioneers will return to South Atlantic Conference action on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mars Hill.


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Test driving the Jaguar XJL 2.0i
The XJL 2.0i seeks to optimise the game of Jaguar's fast, beautiful cars
The Jaguar XJL is an imposing vehicle without a shadow of doubt. Its stately elegance, born out of sleek proportions, is a visual delight. We loved driving it, for it's a powerful car that is dynamically capable. Recently, we got our hands on the less powerful XJL 2.0i, powered by the same petrol-sipping twin-turbo unit that sits under the bonnet of the equally svelte XF.
If you're already thinking that this car probably isn't as fast as the more powerful diesel variant, well, we'd say you're correct. The XJ with the two-litre petrol engine does not feel as sprightly as the three-litre diesel variant. Although the difference in peak power is just 35 PS, the 2.0i clocks in a modest 240 horses while the 3.0 V6 D punches out 275. The more telling factor is the massive difference in the torque outputs of the two engines. Where the diesel unit puts out 600Nm of peak twist, the petrol sibling releases 340, and, as a result, the latter doesn't have the same grin-inducing effect as the former.
The spacious cabin is definitely a luxury
That said, the XJL 2.0i's engine is refined and smooth with hardly a vibration creeping in, irrespective of the engine revs. Power delivery is fairly linear and cruising is a piece of cake. The eight-speed automatic transmission shifts without much shift-shock, even though it takes a fraction of a second longer to choose cogs than we would have liked, especially when putting power down to the tarmac via the rear wheels.
The rotary drive mode raises itself when the engine is switched on. Pics/Sanjay Raikar
What is rewarding, however, when you want to push this car hard, is its dynamics. After all, other than their hearts, there's nothing to separate the petrol and diesel variants of the Jaguar XJ. So, whatever made the XJ endearing to us in the first place continues to hold true for XJL 2.0i. The XJ costs R1.13 crore, on road in Pune and, at that price, quite frankly, it's not a bad bargain. Indeed that makes it the most affordable long wheelbase luxury sedan you can buy in India, albeit only in petrol guise.
Jaguar XJL 2.0i
Engine 1,999-cc inline four cylinder, turbocharged, DOHC
Max Power 240 PS@5,500 rpm
Max Torque 340 Nm@2,000-4,000 rpm
Transmission 8-speed ZF Automatic
Price Rs 1.13 crore, on-road, Pune
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Jaguar F-Type: The ravishing rebel (Read review)
Jaguar XF 2.0: The new leaping cat in town (Read review)
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Second person dies following crash near Norwich
PUBLISHED: 15:19 23 May 2018 | UPDATED: 10:17 24 May 2018
A second person has died following a crash near Norwich almost four months ago.
Police said the man, who was in his 70s, was seriously injured in the crash at Keswick on January 25.
He was sitting in the rear seat of a red Nissan Note when it collided with a black Ford Focus at the B1113 and Low Road junction, at around 12.30pm.
Police confirmed that he died yesterday (Tuesday, May 22).
The front seat passenger of the Nissan, a man also in his 70s, died at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge on February 24.
The occupants of the Nissan included a driver and two passengers. The driver suffered back and seatbelt injuries.
The driver of the Focus received minor injuries and was cared for at the scene.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of the incident.
Anyone with information should contact PC Gary Balme at Wymondham Road Policing on 101.
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Let's talk about March shall we?
I began March in Lille, a city in the north of France. Lille is very close to the Belgium border and it's pronounced like eel if it began with an L, who knew? I certainly didn't when I walked into the International Hub at university and announced I wanted to go on the mini Erasmus trip to 'lily'. It was basically a trip to give us students a taste of what it would be like to study abroad. Whilst at the university in Lille all 17 of us found out that none of us could actually study in Lille for numerous different reasons, e.g. they didn't teach Psychology in English. Upon returning to university in Liverpool I discovered I actually can't study abroad at all because there is nowhere that matches the credits required for Creative Writing. Party. Never the less the short four-day trip to Lille was fun despite a rocky start.
I got absolutely rotten on the first night and my friend and her new French lover had to take me back to the hotel in an Uber. You know when you're really drunk and the room is spinning? Well it was that level of drunk but the room was a tiny hotel room and it was also upside down. I woke up at 5am extremely dehydrated and distressed because my phone was not in its usual spot – my hand. I tore the room apart and came to the conclusion I must have dropped in the Uber. In my still drunken state and with the aid of my friend I managed to use the 'Find my phone' app to leave a message on my phone informing the phone-napper of my whereabouts and a number to call to reach me. I also navigated the very complicated uber website to the hound the driver, Adel, with several unanswered calls.
Fast forward 12 hours and I was in bloody Belgium having one long anxiety attack. There had been no update and no one was answering my phone which was still turned on. According to the 'Find my phone' app it was being held hostage in an apartment block on some street with an Aldi on it. To add to the stressful situation no one had given me a heads up we were leaving the freaking country for a day trip, apparently we were supposed to know from the fact some museum in Flanders was on the itinerary but Geography has never been my strong point. I recently found out Cyrpus is a country and not the capital of Greece. That would be Athens. We spent the whole day in Belgium museums learning about some war and visited a graveyard where a load of soldiers were buried. It must have been very sad but I wasn't mentally present and as far as I was concerned the war was in the past and we all needed to focus on present problems by calling the local Lille emergency services and news stations to help me get my phone back.
Just when I had given up all hope that I would ever see my phone again because it had been stolen by a psychotic uber driver that was going to upload my nudes to my Facebook, my friend convinced me to call it one more time. An angel answered. Sarra was a beautiful French girl who spoke fluent English, she found my phone in the uber and didn't want to give it to the driver because she didn't think he would return it. Adel must have looked shifty, apparently he kept asking if I was going to throw up when in his car so I never really liked the sound of him from the beginning.
We eventually returned to Lille and I ordered an uber to go and pick my phone up from Sarra's house. For some reason everyone was convinced Sarra was a murderer luring me into a trap so one of the university staff had to accompany me. We passed two really bad car crashes on the way so part of me did think that maybe I was going to die but I didn't really care and well here I am so I obviously didn't. Sarra and her boyfriend were both absolutely gorgeous and they wouldn't accept any money as a thank you. I got a bit emotional and hugged them because I was feeling truly #blessed. Also grateful because I really needed the €20 for myself.
It was a traumatic day but it had a happy ending. I learnt a lot about myself, like I really do have an unhealthy attachment to my phone that probably developed when I was depressed and living in Spain. Oh well, I could have an unhealthy attachment to heroin so I guess it could always be worse.
I returned from Lille optimistic about life. That optimism probably lasted about 5 minutes. Whenever I go on holiday I don't think I'm particularly bothered about the place I'm in, it's the 24-hour company I enjoy. When you're on holiday you're not worrying about work or real life problems, you're just hanging out with people you like all day and all night and that is literally the only thing I'm good at. I just love telling people stories and making people laugh. Laughter is instant gratification and works wonders for my self-esteem. On the train from London to Liverpool it sunk in that I was about to lose that constant gratification and the only person I would be spending the next 24 hours with was the person I hate most in this world, myself.
Shit has really hit the fan in March. I've quit my stupid, fucking job in the call centre. I had a mini meltdown in a return to work meeting with my manager. I was honest, I told him how depressed I was and that the job was only making me feel worse. Then I cried. I am the type of person who moans constantly about their problems yet doesn't actually do anything to fix them, but I am not the type of person to cry about them. I just don't cry ever. Maybe it's true that boys don't cry or maybe I'm just too scared to cry because I don't think I'll ever stop if I start. Either way that was the sign I needed to say enough was enough.
Please don't ask me what I'm going to do moving forward or give me your unwanted criticism about how I need to get in 'the real world' and hold a job down because right now I couldn't give less of a fuck. Plus, Diane and Ray will be on hand with enough unwanted criticism to cover everyone when they eventually find out. I'll drop the bomb when I've finished working my notice which just so conveniently is around the same time as Mother's day, the one-year anniversary of my nan's death and Ray's birthday. Happy birthday daddy! P.S. congratulations on raising an absolute fuck-up xxxx
Uni has kind of fell apart too. I've pretty much lost all interest and motivation. I have six assignments due in in four days. Have I started any? Nope. Have I filled out the forms for an extension? Nope, but to be fair they are very overwhelming and like 10 pages long. I'm not sure what evidence to supply for being depressed as fuck either. I guess I could get one due to my physical health. Due to some ongoing health problems I recently got Eiffel-towered by two cameras in a hospital in Warrington, not a hospital in Walton which is an easy mistake to make. A mistake that will make you over an hour late for your appointment. Well maybe it would only make you half an hour late if you don't hold the phone you're using for a map upside down. It was a stressful yet hilarious situation that I feared was going to drive my driver, a.k.a. my six-month pregnant cousin, into an early labour. It didn't. Praise the freaking lord.
Getting a camera up the booty was no problem, let's be honest it wasn't my first time at the rodeo. The one down the throat however was horrendous. I choked and I cried (again!) and once it was over I could only manage to utter four words, "That was so gross.".
How have I coped with all of March's shenanigans? I haven't. I've distracted myself by investing in a boy. Classic. A pretty boy who before we even met showed very little interest in me, kind of ignored me and generally made me feel a bit shit. You can only imagine how shocked I was that after we met he continued to show very little interest, ignore me and make me feel even shitter. Gasp! Where were the warning signs!?
Well that's been March. I look forward to the fresh hell April and May bring.


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MEDFL5130E – Introductory course in statistics
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The aim of the course is to make the participants acquainted with basic statistical ideas and methods. No special previous knowledge of mathematics or statistics is assumed. The statistical program package SPSS will be used in many of the exercises. Analysis of examples from medical research will be emphasized.
Learning outcome
The participants shall get a basic understanding in the following areas: Elementary probability; probability distributions: binomial distribution and normal distribution; design of clinical trials and epidemiological studies; statistical theory of estimation; construction of confidence intervals; testing statistical hypotheses; analysis of paired data and comparison of two samples; analysis of tables; linear regression analysis with one or several explanatory variables; survival analysis.
The course is restricted to students at the Medical Student Research Programme at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry, UiO.
Students apply in StudentWeb.
Enrollment to this course is automatically registered in StudentWeb. Applicants will be notified immediately if their application to the course is granted.
The courses MEDFL5130E and MF9130 have common admission
Formal prerequisite knowledge
No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.
Overlapping courses
- 8 credits overlap with MF9130E – Introductory course in statistics
- 8 credits overlap with MF9130 – Innføring i statistikk
- 8 credits overlap with MEDFL5130 – Innføring i statistikk
The course is organized as full day teaching over 8 days (4 + 4 days) and includes lectures, group exercises and PC-labs.
The participants must also have time for literature studies and take home exercises after study period 1.
The course is also taught in Norwegian:
MF9130 Innføring i statistikk
You have to participate in at least 80 % of the teaching to be allowed to take the exam. Attendance will be registered.
A take-home exam will be given at the end of the course.
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In this article, I am going to review the Telegram crypto alerting service 100eyes. This crypto scanner has been rapidly growing and I wanted to take a closer look at what they're doing and why this tool has suddenly increased its popularity. I will split the review into four parts, submission, setting up the alerts, paying, usage, and the conclusion.
In order to use the tool, you need to talk to @MrBlade_100eyes on Telegram. This is a bit less convenient compared to other tools, where you can self-register online. On the plus side, you will get a very personal approach, and you have immediate answers for any questions you might face. MrBlade offered me a 24h day trial for free to understand what the service could mean for me. This was a feature I really liked and allows me to decide if I want to become a member on face value, rather than buying something I don't know about. I decided to take up the 24h trial to get a good look.
Setting up alerts
During the trial, I was not able to customize too many things. He signed me up for alerts on RSI Divergences (bearish and bullish), RSI oversold and overbought, Potential MACD Crosses and 0.618 Fibonacci Retracements for the 15m, 1h, 4h and 1D. Here is an example of an alert I received:
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Mike Winegeart was born and raised in Germany and is bilingual. His business career has been in Europe in senior management and business development capacities for Fortune 100 companies in various industries.
Wanting to use his German language fluency in a vocational mission capacity, he attended the renowned international business program at the University of South Carolina. His undergraduate degree was in finance from Abilene Christian University.
His career has always leaned towards new business development, where he has launched new pharmaceuticals in Europe for Abbott Laboratories; introduced new cosmetic, foot care and sun care lines for Schering-Plough; expanded Ford's remanufacturing program in Eastern Europe; consolidated manufacturing for Foster Grant; and developed Kodak's Entertainment & Imaging division in 46 countries.
Mike comes to Lipscomb from ACU where he has been recognized as the Teacher of the Year in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2009 and 2012. Mike has been married to Nancy for 30 years and has four children.


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Coming October 13, 2020
Check out SLAY, an incredible vampire-slayer anthology coming in October! Even more awesome is that my short story Message in a Vessel claimed a tiny spot on the list among a bunch of other amazing stories. From award-winning authors to first-timers, it's packed with enough excitement to thrill you to your bones.
In case you're wondering, my piece is set very far in the future where the world has been inhabited by vampires. Only the most useful humans are allowed to be changed, and the rest become cattle. With food supplies running low, anything is up for grabs, including whatever lies beyond our solar system. This is what happens when some aren't comfortable with that idea.
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The Viability Series takes place about 50 years into the future and it answers the question about what would happen if human extinction has been declared. What would happen in terms of the minuscule number of people who could still conceive viable births and not mutant T-Rex babies? Would we give into media sensationalism of every blessed event? How would the government react? Would they step in and take control, and if so, to what end? There are conspiracy theorists, religious zealots, and trillions of corporate dollars at stake...all in the name of reproduction. All of this and more will swallow up the world of Lilia Grayson and destroy those who mean to protect her. After all, she's the only golden goose with twin eggs. The Viable Eggs, to be exact, book one in the Viability Series. It's Children of Men meets The Hunger Games. Heaven help the children who are born into this "new world" of disorder.
If you're curious, continue exploring. Otherwise, I wish you well in terms of finding your own truth.
This story is surprisingly good. It's very easy to read, it moves very quickly, and it will certainly keep the reader, whether science fiction or paranormal fan, very interested.
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The second installment to the Project Solstice series is frightening and a genuine nail-biter. Wildly imaginative and terrifying at times. A great accompaniment to any book lover's shelf.
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Harrison writes so convincingly that even those who do not usually seek out fantasy/sci-fi/paranormal novels will be seduced by this series. As bizarre as the characters and actions are, they become part of our psyches - polished writing such as this is a gift.
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I can't thank you guys enough for reading my Viability series and Project Solstice series. You're awesome! My only regret is that it's taken me this long to develop another series I hope you'll enjoy as much, if not more than my first. I'm currently at work on a new series, so say tuned.


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Frequently Asked Questions
We suggest you take a beekeeping course. If you are in the New York City area we recommend the course taught by The NYC Beekeepers Association.
Before starting your own hives we then recommend you apprentice for a full season. This way you will see all the time, effort and money that needs to be put into caring for honeybees.
According to the National Honey Board there is no concrete definition for the term "raw honey." ... "Raw Honey" means honey as it exists in the beehive or as obtained by extraction, settling, or straining; and that has not been heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit during production or storage; or pasteurized.
All of the honey sold by Wilk Apiary is 100% Pure Natural Raw Honey.
Raw (unprocessed) honey is filled with pollen, enzymes, vitamins, and other elements that can't survive the pasteurization (heating) process which means that their benefits do not survive, either. While your number one concern might be decreasing the amount of refined sugar in your family's diet, you also do not want to forgot the many health benefits that unprocessed honey offers.
Raw local honey can help with boosting your immune system against allergies and is a powerful anti-bacterial since it contains hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Hydrogen peroxide is proven to have powerful antioxidant and anti-bacterial qualities that inhibits the growth of bacteria. Some people use raw honey to treat minor burns and cuts with raw honey because it has such strong anti-bacterial properties.
Vitamins and minerals are not all that bee pollen offers. It is also rich in proteins, free amino acids, hormones and trace elements.
No other food on earth offers such a broad spectrum of nutrition so naturally.
All over the world honeybee pollen is recognized not only as an ideal food source, but as a food source with wide-acting medicinal properties, including:
1. Restore lost sexual desire and energy.
2. Alleviate menstrual cramps.
3. Speed the healing of wounds.
4. Alleviate depression and fatigue.
5. Normalize digestive problems.
6. Alleviate migraine headaches.
7. Relieve various prostate problems.
8. Improve fertility in females and males.
9. Reduce cholesterol.
10. Greatly improve energy levels.
11. Weight Control
12. Using bee pollen daily can help you build up a resistance to airborne pollen allergies.
Modern researchers today are proving what our ancestors already knew yesterday; that eating bee pollen every day will keep many maladies at bay.
Some uses of beeswax are: candle making, batik, fly tying, waxing wooden windows and drawers, quilting, cosmetics, furniture polish, leather boot conditioner, marble repair, and coating cookie sheets.
Royal Jelly is a substance of complex chemical structure produced by the young nurse bees as larva food. Although it is not quite as well known as bee pollen, royal jelly equals pollen in its salutary effects.
The young nurse bees make royal jelly, it is a secretion from glands on the tops of their heads. For 2-3 days, royal jelly is the only food given to all young larvae in their maturation process, while for the queen larvae, it is the specific food for their whole life period. During the 3 days in which the worker bee larvae are fed on royal jelly, they reach the maximum development; their weight multiplies about 250 times. The queen (fed only on royal jelly for her entire life) reaches maturity 5 days earlier than the worker bees; and, when she is fully grown, her weight is double that of the working bee. The span of the worker bee's life is about 35-40 days; while the queen lives 5-6 years and is extremely prolific. She is fertilized once, and from that moment on can lay as many as three thousand eggs a day during the season. As incredible as this may seem, she can lay that many eggs for five years. Any creature that has that amount of energy and vitality has to be respected!
This rich concentrated food is not just useful for the bees. It contains remarkable amounts of proteins, lipids, glucides, vitamins, hormones, enzymes, mineral substances, and specific vital factors that act as biocatalysts in cell regeneration processes within the human body.
Although some of the elements found in royal jelly are in microgram quantities, they still can act supremely with co-enzymes as catalysts or can act synergistically. (That is, the elements' action combined is greater than the sum of their actions taken separately.)
Propolis is a red or brown resinous substance collected by honeybees from tree buds, used by them to fill crevices and to seal and varnish honeycombs.
Our beekeepers work mainly on weekends as we all have other full-time careers (to help pay for bees). As such, we rarely have the time to offer tours of our apiaries.
When asked we have brought guests to our apiaries during bee season if they had a compelling reason to do so. These reasons have been: writing a news article about us, shooting a news segment about us,, school or scout groups for a learning experience, test run with apprentice candidates, honey week events, and paid beekeeping experiences.
Some of our apiaries are within site lines of local streets. When people passing by stop and ask questions our beekeepers try to give them a few minutes if the honeybees are in a good mood.
When researching infused honey we found that most people heat the honey to temperatures that destroy all the goodness we use honey for. We make our infusions by gently warming the honey to no higher than 110°F.
We then decided to infuse our Natural Raw Honey in very small micro-batches. After the first week we check the smell and taste of the infusion until it meets with our approval. We let them steep low and slow. Some of our favorite infusions can take a month to be ready. We then strain the infused item out of the honey and bottle it in glass jars. Please note, there will usually be some remnants of the infused item in the jar. With some infusions we leave some in the jar it will continue getting bolder in flavor (Cinnamon & Hot Pepper).
We look to keep these infusions subtle in flavor while adding the benefits of the infused item into the honey.
Once ready each batch only yields two 9oz jars and 3 or 4 1.8oz jars.


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Dr. Bernard Nau
|My name is: Dr. Bernard Nau
My relationship to HHHI is: Country Medical Director for Healing Hands for Haiti International.
For how long: From 2006 to June 2010 I was Chair of the Haitian Board of Directors and a member of the HHHI Governance Committee.
Describe what you do: Haiti has been my life-long home. I was privileged to get a good education and study medicine in my country, specializing in orthopaedics. I completed postgraduate work abroad then returned to Haiti with a strong desire to give back to my country.
For many years I taught orthopaedic residents at the ill-equipped medical school in Port au Prince. Then I began a private practice and gave one day each week to serve the poor at mission hospitals. My challenge, over the years as an orthopaedic surgeon in Haiti, has been to provide care to an impoverished people, using out-dated equipment with little access to even basic surgical implants and instrumentation.
Describe your experience of the earthquake: I got the news that Haiti had experienced a large earthquake while on the Miami airport tarmac, moments before taking off for Switzerland to attend a meeting as team physician of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball.
Your immediate response: After many attempts, I was finally able to get on a flight to Port au Prince on January 17. Upon arrival, I learned that two of my orthopaedic surgeon colleagues (Dr. Eric Edouard and Dr. Lascaze Buissereth) died in the quake. Everyone I knew had lost a close family member.
Within days of my return to Haiti, I was amazed by team after team of surgeons and nurses from all over the world who put their lives on hold to help. They quickly set up a triage in the parking lot at the hospital where I have my private practice, Centre Hospitalier du Sacré-Coeur (CDTI). Even more helpful to me than their physical support was their deep concern about the pain and sorrow my countrymen were experiencing. This got me through some very long and difficult days. Even more humbling was how the CDTI hospital owners, Dr. Reynold Savain and his wife, Genevieve Audain Savain, responded to the tragedy. Without hesitation, they opened the door of their life's investment to the needy and desperately wounded people of their country (without a thought to how it would impact the future of their hospital).
The extent of care provided during the relief effort has made a huge difference for many of the injured. The recovery rate and quality of follow-up care for those treated has far exceeded my original expectations. All of the patients are very grateful.
What are your hopes for Haiti's future? One wonders what is ahead for Haiti when the novelty of the earthquake story wears thin. How well will the patients recover if sufficient medicines are not available to treat the inevitable infections? Will my hospital survive now that it has lost income while incurring significant expenses by providing free care to all who came? What about my private practice and our employees? How will I re-establish my practice to provide for my family? What will be my "new normal"? On January 12, 2010, Haiti experienced a great loss of life (some estimates are as high as 200,000) and property. Many are living under homemade tents and fearing the aftershocks. At least one third of our entire population lost a close family member.
Bones, when properly set, heal within weeks. People eventually learn to adapt to amputations.
Now that the initial crisis in Haiti is over the medical teams will leave and return to their own lives. The Haitian orthopaedists will remain, to pick up the pieces. However, the less glamorous task, to rebuild, is even more important. What the "rebuild" looks like is the key.
We believe that the Haitian orthopaedic community is uniquely positioned to rebuild in a better way. We have an opportunity to re-engineer so that one day we may become known as an orthopaedic Center of Excellence. Most would think this an unrealistic and audacious goal but we think it is not impossible.
Many view Haiti as a country that has no potential. I believe, however, that the Haitian orthopaedic community can not only survive this disaster, but, in fact, thrive in the years to come. Some help is needed, at least in the next few years, to achieve this goal.