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Galaxy images before (left) and after co-adding. Image courtesy of Jiangang Hao.
With their palette of celestial hues, galaxies are among the most beautiful objects in the universe. Now a Fermilab postdoc, Jiangang Hao, has made the jewel-toned images from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey sharper, deeper, and even more accessible to the public by adding them to the Google Sky database.
Created in 2007 as an extension of Google Earth, Google Sky compiles SDSS images to allow indoor, amateur astronomers to dynamically scan and zoom through the sky with a flick of a mouse rather than flipping through lists of images. But most of Google Sky's pictures are intentionally low-quality to allow for quick download speed. Faraway objects such as galaxies are particularly fuzzy and are black and white.
This can be limiting for astronomers, who need full color to determine a galaxy's position. Like an ambulance siren that changes its tone as it moves further away, a galaxy's color appears redder the more distant from us it is: a phenomenon known as redshift.
"If you see a small galaxy, you can't always tell if that's its intrinsic size or its distance," Hao said. "Color is a better way to tell distance."
To get better images of distant objects, astrophotographers can use either a long exposure, which often results in a blurred image, or a technique called co-adding, where multiple images are stacked on top of one another so that bright spots are amplified.
Hao and fellow Fermilab astrophysicist Jim Annis did the latter with one strip of the sky, co-adding more than 3 million full-color SDSS images and converting the stacks into a file format that Google Sky could understand. The files are available for download from their website, and the data are hosted off of Fermilab's servers.
"This was easier than building our own system," said Annis, who helped co-add the color data. "The Google Sky system lets it be visible."
Making the data publically available may prove useful for Hao's own research into how gravitational attraction affects galaxy clusters. The human eye is better than a computer at detecting clusters and patterns, and astronomy enthusiasts on sites such as Galaxy Zoo have already begun characterizing and classifying the new, sharper images. Hao and Annis' website has received thousands of hits since its launch Oct. 31.
"With color images, it's easier to get the public interested in this kind of research," Hao said. "We can make use of all that brainpower for scientific research."
There's still a long way to go; the deep images make up only 300 of the 40,000-square degrees of the sky. Hao is looking forward to the deep images of the southern sky that the Dark Energy Camera in Chile will produce over the next five years. He's broken the ground for others to help compile this data: a paper he and Annis uploaded to the arXiv database describes the co-adding technique.
"Galaxy clusters," begins its abstract, "are spectacular."
-- Sara Reardon
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From The Chronicle of Higher Education, Jan. 2, 2011
In the search for what could be the universe's lone undiscovered fundamental particle, the big new atom-smasher in Switzerland is widely regarded as the only game in town.
The Large Hadron Collider, built by the European group CERN, is several times as powerful as the next-biggest accelerator, the Tevatron, near Chicago. So far the Tevatron has not been able to detect the elusive particle, the so-called Higgs boson.
Still, with the Tevatron nearing the end of its scheduled lifetime, researchers at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory say they're not yet out of the hunt. Fermilab is asking Congress for $100-million to keep chasing the Higgs for three more years. Scientists say the plea is more than patriotic zeal. They see real opportunity.
One reason is that the experience of Tevatron researchers—10 years searching for the Higgs—can trump the Large Hadron Collider's technology. Quitting now, says Ian P. Shipsey, a professor of physics at Purdue University who works at Fermilab, would be like nearing the summit of a mountain and then abandoning the mission because a better-equipped team plans to try hiking up from the other side. New equipment might not outweigh the Tevatron's huge head start, he says.
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Supersymmetry is a theoretical idea that states that for every fermion observed, there is another, yet-undiscovered, boson (and vice versa.) This theory effectively doubles the number of types of particles that physicists expect exist in our universe. It is one of the most popular theories for physical phenomena beyond what we currently know because this extension to our Standard Model allows for the unification of all the forces – something that is currently missing.
Particle physicists have been hunting for the existence of supersymmetry for decades. Furthermore, cosmologists are excited since it predicts a stable particle, which is a leading candidate for dark matter in the cosmos.
If supersymmetry is the correct theory, then a fundamental principle of particle physics, the conservation of quantum properties known as quantum numbers (this analysis focuses particularly on baryon and lepton numbers), is no longer conserved. This principle ensures that, for example, for every lepton created in a collision, an antilepton has to be created as well. Since baryon number and lepton number conservation have been tested very precisely, these couplings need to be very small in order to not conflict with experimental data.
R-parity is a symmetry that particle physicists can use to classify particles -- Standard Model particles have an R-parity of one while supersymmetric particles have an R-parity of negative one.
CDF has performed a first search for R-parity violating decays of heavy supersymmetric neutrinos into final states involving a third-generation lepton, the tau, at the Tevatron. This work is based on the Ph.D. thesis of Yanjun Tu and has been recently published in Physical Review Letters. Specifically, CDF scientists searched for a for supersymetric neutrino decaying into (electron and muon) or (muon and tau) or (electron and tau) final states. These processes are not allowed in the Standard Model, because they violate both lepton-number, and R-parity conservation. However, SUSY allows such a process. Any observation therefore will be a proof of new physics and long awaited confirmation that supersymmetry exists.
Technically, the search is challenging; the hadronic decaying modes of tau leptons are necessary to differentiate the taus from the electron and muon directly created from the collision in the final states. The observations are consistent with the Standard Model expectations within the uncertainty of the measurement. The first upper limits on the relevant physics have been set. Confirmation of supersymmetry will have to wait for another day.
-- edited by Andy Beretvas
From left: Anadi Canepa, Pennsylvania; Nigel Lockyer, Pennsylvania and director of TRIUMF; Yanjun Tu, Pennsylvania; Pasha Murat, Fermilab.
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We've just received our contributors copy of The 3D Type Book by Agathe Jacquillat and Tomi Vollauschek at London-based design studio FL@33, and as well as featuring work by Intercity, the book also showcases this ingenious Typelace project by designer Rafael Farias.
Farais is one-third of the Bumf collective, an ongoing online exhibition that involves the creation of work following rules set by the collective. The Typelace typeface was created in 2009 as a response to a brief set by Bumf: to create a typeface using a single found object. The lace holes on a pair of Converse Jack Purcell sneakers were used as a grid in order to create the typeface, and the full character set can be seen below.
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Teen girls and Hollywood gossip sites alike lost it this weekend when Justin Bieber took to Instagram and posted an old photo of him and ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez kissing. "Feels," he captioned the photo, which has now amassed more than 3 million likes.
"So beautiful," one user commented.
"Love them," wrote another.
"JELENA <33," yet another swooned.
But Bieber's fans are mistaken when they read his behavior as flirtatious or romantic. The truth is Bieber's post is more so harassment.
It's obvious Bieber hasn't handled his breakup with Gomez well. Though the two first split almost three years ago, he's continued to pine after his pop-singer ex.
In fact, this isn't even the first time Bieber's posted a photo of Gomez on social media with seemingly questionable intentions. When Gomez arrived at Vanity Fair's Oscars party solo in 2014, he shared a picture of her on the red carpet on Instagram, captioning the photo, "Most elegant princess in the world."
More recently, Bieber admitted that a lot of the songs off his 2015 album Purpose are about or inspired by his relationship with Gomez. In an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in November, Bieber said he could see the two getting back together.
It's easy to dismiss or even romanticize his constant attempts to reconcile, but a critical look reveals him to be obsessive and selfish in his pursuit. The fact of the matter is he's completely ignorant and dismissive of the fact that Gomez doesn't seem at all interested in rekindling their romantic relationship.
Back when the two initially split, she joked about making Bieber cry in an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. This past December, a fan asked Gomez on Instagram whether she should buy One Direction's album Made in the A.M. or Bieber's Purpose. "MADE IN THE AM," Gomez responded in all caps, a move that seemed to confirm her disdain for her ex.
And Gomez has made it abundantly clear she would rather not discuss the relationship publicly. She refused to elaborate on an Instagram video that surfaced in November showing Bieber serenading her at a hotel in Beverly Hills, despite being pressed by a reporter from Rolling Stone.
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It isn't clear what Gomez meant when she eventually commented on Bieber's throwback Instagram photo: "Perfect."
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Singapore's Best Brunch Places 2019
Whether you're looking for the best brunch places in Singapore with free-flow drinks, unlimited craft cocktails, or all-you-can-eat international buffet fare, there are plenty of choices for a weekend or Sunday brunch that Singaporeans, expats & tourists love! So, what are the best brunch places in Singapore? The Expat Living team has tried and tested some fabulous free-flow champagne brunches for you (it was hard work) and here's our top picks from the hotels in Singapore! Now make a reservation – it's a great thing to do for birthdays and when guests are in town.
One of the long running brunches in Singapore, right near Orchard Road.
When: Every Sunday from noon until 3pm
What's popping: Choose from free-flow Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut champagne ($158), or upgrade to Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé ($178); both options are inclusive of free-flow gin and tonics, and select martinis. There's a VIP experience for groups of four or more, including table butler service and free-flow Ruinart Blanc de Blancs or Ruinart Rosé champagne ($208 per person). Without alcohol, brunch is $118; kids aged 3 to 12 dine for $59.
I'm often left with gluttony guilt after a brunch – after all, who really needs all that food and drink in one sitting? It was a pleasant surprise to see that the Hyatt's Mezza9 brunch features healthy options alongside indulgent yet sustainable ones, such as Maine lobster and Scottish brown crab; the freshly prepared sushi and sashimi also features sustainable ingredients.
With nine different dining sections to choose from, there's plenty of choice without it being too overwhelming. With our 10- and 7-year olds in tow, our favourite haunts were the grill (my kids love their meat), the deli for the seafood and artisan cheeses, and, of course, the dessert station (I wish I'd saved more space for the bread and butter pudding).
While I mainly stuck with the champagne (apart from a splash of red wine), the handcrafted gin and tonics and the martini bar were both given the husband's seal of approval. New for this year are the wine-pairing stations, showcasing a curated selection of red and white wine, as well as sake, matched to its respective kitchens.
The venue is dark and cosy, promising a fun yet intimate brunch. Just don't forget your sunglasses when you venture back out into the Singapore sunlight! – Amy Brook-Partridge
Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road
6732 1234 | singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/mezza9
A Sunday Brunch that is lovely, light and spacious!
When: Sunday from noon to 3.30pm
What's popping: Free-flow Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne for $188 or unlimited Veuve Clicquot Rosé Champagne for $208. The alcohol-free option is $128, inclusive of fresh juices and soft drinks. Kids aged 6 to 11 dine for $64.
As one of Singapore's more extensive brunches (at three-and-a-half hours long), Edge is an amazing dining experience – a culinary tour of Singapore and the region. Not only does Edge feature 16 food stations (be sure to check out the new caviar bar), but also seven live food "theatres" with open kitchens, allowing you to observe and connect while the chefs prepare extraordinary creations. Highlights include crackling pork, angel hair pasta, tandoori snapper, giant burgers and Tajima wagyu.
I love the quirky option they have here of handing over table-numbered chopsticks to the chef when ordering from a food station – and, voila, the perfectly cooked dish arrives at your table a few minutes later! The chef also comes around with specials for you to try throughout the afternoon.
For dessert, you can indulge in the sweet stuff, or there's also a drool-worthy range of artisanal Irish cheeses at the famous scorched raclette cheese station. The brunch is great for kids, too, as there's balloon sculpting and a dedicated dessert station for the little ones. With the resident band playing softly in the background, it's just what we needed for a perfect Sunday afternoon.
Psst – From 18 March, there will also be a botanical gin bar and a new live station featuring tender shaved chuck roast. – Jacqui Young
Level 3, Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard
6826 8240 | edgefoodtheatre.com
Dolce Vita
When: Saturday and Sunday from noon until 3pm
What's popping: On Saturdays, guests can enjoy freeflow "R" de Ruinart Champagne, wine, select cocktails and beer for $158 (brunch without alcohol is $118). On Sundays, it's $118 with free-flow Prosecco, wine, Mandarin Spritz and beer, or $158 with unlimited "R" de Ruinart Champagne, house wine, Mandarin Spritz and beer (or $68 for the no-alcohol option).
The fact that this brunch is offered on a Saturday already means major brownie points in my book. Throw in the delicious Italian menu and an airy, contemporary-chic, poolside space (choose indoors or alfresco), and it's clear the Dolce Vita folks know what they're doing; and they do it well. In fact, it's my favourite brunch to date, and I cannot rave about it enough.
Overlooking the pool, the restaurant has a relaxed and light atmosphere, making it a great spot to sip on bubbles and unwind; children are welcome, but it's the kind of place you'd want to unwind without a toddler, as there aren't any child-friendly features.
All brunch menu items, including starters and mains, are served family-style to the table, while dessert is offered buffet-style along with cheeses and cold cuts. The portion sizes are very generous, but if you want more of a particular dish, just ask! Menu items change regularly, but on our visit the starters included heirloom tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad, grilled baby prawn salad, white asparagus with parmesan and truffle (my husband's favourite), cured salmon with fennel salad and quail eggs (my favourite), vegetable tempura with bell pepper coulis, fresh oysters and a shot glass of wild mushroom and truffle soup (yum!).
As if the appetisers weren't enough, we moved on to mains including cod fish with tomato tartare, seafood risotto stew with lobster bisque, barramundi, roasted chicken roulade with delicious charred kale, onion and mustard seed ragout, and, star of the show, homemade taglioni with butter, parmesan and black truffle – I was dreaming about this dish long after we left. We were so full, we didn't even come close to finishing the mains; however, we managed to squeeze in a little dessert after sitting for a while – a small lemon tart for me, and chocolate cake for Evan, though there were tons of other great sweets to choose from, too.
Sunday's brunch is set up a bit differently, with three sharing starters brought to the table, and individual choices of a primo piatto (pasta, risotto or soup) and a secondo piatto (main fish or meat), plus cheese, cold-cut and dessert buffets. – Amy Greenburg
Dolce Vita
Mandarin Oriental Singapore, 5 Raffles Avenue
6885 3500 | mandarinoriental.com/singapore
Hilton Singapore
This one has the best dessert tray we have seen at a Sunday Brunch!
When: Sundays from noon to 3pm
What's popping: $149 gets you free-flow champagne, wine and beer, while $108 includes sparkling wines and beer. The no-alcohol option is $88, while kids aged 5 to 12 dine for $39.
Featuring a dedicated cheese section with over 30 varieties and a live raclette station, the buffet at Opus Bar & Grill at Hilton Hotel Singapore is every cheese lover's dream come true. The raclette cheese takes some time to prepare, so we'd recommend ordering a portion, then checking out other stations before returning to pick it up. For mains, head to the seafood bar for fresh lobsters, mussels and oysters. Our favourite picks were from the Asian specialties station, and included black pepper slipper lobster and steamed scallops with glass noodles. Another highlight was the umami-loaded scotch egg with black truffle hollandaise, crisp on the outside and creamy in the middle.
While there aren't any child-friendly activities or game rooms, the variety of easy-to-eat dishes like fried rice, sushi and pizza will be a hit with the kids. And we can't forget the impressive, six-metre dessert display! Standouts included green tea cake – fluffy matcha layers with mousse and azuki beans – and macarons, which were the perfect chewy-crisp texture without being overly sweet.
Tip: If you're visiting in a group, it's best to make a reservation beforehand; the restaurant was packed when we were there! – Anthia Chng
581 Orchard Road
6730 3390 | singapore.hilton.com
Brasserie Les Saveurs
For the best Sunday brunch you don't always need Champagne, we'll leave it to you to choose your option!
When: Brunch is from noon to 3pm on Sundays; however, guests are encouraged to arrive as early as 11am for complimentary aperitifs at Astor Bar!
What's popping: Free-flow wine, Tiger beer and fresh beverages for $180; upgrade to unlimited "R" de Ruinart Brut NV for $195, or free-flow Krug Grand Cuvée NV for $395.
If you haven't had the chance to witness a sabering ritual, it's reason enough to spend your Sunday at the palatial grounds of Brasserie Les Saveurs. Dating back to the battles of Napoleon Bonaparte, who famously popped bottles open with his sword in both victory and defeat, the art of sabrage has become a signature ceremony at St. Regis Hotels worldwide – and it's a great way to kick off a bubbly brunch!
The theatrics and panache extend to the interiors and food, too. First to catch the eye are three huge hand-cut crystal chandeliers hanging from the gloriously high ceilings. Beneath them, polished wood, striking red upholstery and a grand piano create a grand space – the latter put to use by a magnificently soothing jazz band.
Unlike the usual all-you-can-eat walkabout, this refreshing brunch concept creates a more refined experience, combining smaller select spreads with a periodical stream of sit-down appetisers, tasting platters and main dishes. Along with the walk-up seafood spread, appetisers include freshly baked truffle bread with artisanal French butter, French scallop carpaccio de Saint-Jacques with piquillo pepper jelly and a tiered platter of Moulard duck rillettes, Torreon Iberico ham, as well as some vegetarian treats. If this and the subsequent Maine lobster thermidor dish doesn't fill you, you can choose from a selection of four main courses; the Le Cabillaud au Four took both our votes: succulent Pacific cod on a rich bed of black mussels with Pernod Ricard, saffron and dill sauce.
Dessert is one of the few things that requires you to leave your seat here; but, from mille crepe cake to delectable chocolate mousse and choux a la crème, it's worth not only the first, but second and third trip, too. – Leanda Rathmell
Brasserie Les Saveurs
The St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road
6506 6860 | brasserielessaveurs.com
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This could be the best Sunday Brunch for kids, there seems plenty to do for them!
When: The Ultimate Sunday Champagne Brunch happens every Sunday from 12.30 to 3.30pm
What's popping: Free-flow Taittinger Champagne and wine for $168; it's $138 per adult without alcohol, and $58 for ages 5 to 11.
This casual buffet-style brunch, which can be enjoyed indoors or alfresco (I recommend sitting outside!), has a lot to offer. With 16 different food stations to choose from – including a foie gras gallery, fromage and charcuterie, Indian, French and Chinese, among other cuisines – there's really something for everybody, even the kiddos. Speaking of little ones, they'll be entertained with a bouncy castle, balloon sculpting and a dedicated children's activity room – complete with a television, toys and a kid-friendly food corner – while adults can laze around with some bubbly.
While I made a beeline (and multiple return trips) for the sushi station for its fresh and fab sashimi, my husband dug into various Indian specialities, a bowl of Parmesan risotto, and crab and lobster from the chilled seafood station. After visiting the pasta counter twice, my toddler was all about the dessert. We shared some scoops of delicious chocolate ice cream, followed by various cakes from the confectionary (of course, my two-and-a-half-year-old loved the rainbow cake!).
Following lunch, we went for a swim in the hotel pool – a major bonus for all brunch-goers! The whole experience made for a wonderful Sunday afternoon with the fam. – Amy Greenburg
Kwee Zeen
Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa
2 Bukit Manis Road
6708 8366 | sofitel-singapore-sentosa.com
Town Restaurant
This won the best Sunday Brunch place in our Readers Awards in 2018!
When: Every Sunday from noon to 3.30pm (last pour is at 3pm)
What's popping: $168 per adult with free flowing Veuve Clicquot and house red and white wines, $120 per adult without alcohol and $60 per child with free-flow chilled juices and soft drinks.
With a great selection of food paired with impeccable service, not to mention an iconic Singapore location, it's hardly a surprise that The Fullerton has one of the most popular brunches in town. In fact, it took the top slot as Favourite Champagne Brunch Venue in our Expat Living Readers' Choice Awards 2018. Whether you choose to sit in the cool and comfy indoor dining or outside overlooking the Singapore River, it's the perfect place to enjoy Sunday brunch.
Food-wise there are fresh, juicy seafood options aplenty, along with wonderful Asian choices and some great Western favourites such as maple-glazed Champagne ham with Granny Smith apple sauce and roast beef with red wine sauce; beef, lamb chops, baked snapper and honey chicken are served along with every condiment you can imagine. Chefs cook fresh pasta on request, and the pizza station is kept fully topped up with homemade pizzas. Top that off with a fresh sushi bar complete with creative Japanese dishes, and there's everything you could possibly ever want to eat in an afternoon. There's even a full breakfast selection featuring light choices like yoghurt and fruit, and an English selection for those interested in having their morning feast a little later. All this is accompanied by a live repertoire of jazz and pop favourites.
Special mention goes to the dessert table, which is great fun, adorned with a chocolate fountain with marshmallows and strawberries, and some Fullerton specials such as caramelised lemon tarts, strawberry short cake, and bread and butter pudding.
A major bonus is that this brunch is perfect for kids. There's a children's room with babysitters, and little ones can be entertained with face-painting, colouring activities, cartoons and balloon-sculpting. There's even a mini buffet of petite burgers, sausages, pasta and ice cream. What's not to love? – Jacqui Young
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Athens-Clarke County police have arrested a man they say raped two women who got into his car mistakenly believing it was an Uber.
At about 3 a.m. Friday, Apr. 20, a woman reported to police that she had requested an Uber and got into a car she believed was her Uber, but realized halfway through the ride that it was not. She asked to be let out of the vehicle, and the driver raped her before releasing her, according to police.
That evening, police received a report of a similar incident. A second woman reported that she had requested an Uber at about 1:15 a.m., and when she was picked up, the driver touched her private areas before she could get out. She took photos of the driver and showed them to police.
One officer recognized the suspect—Emerson Redd of Greensboro—from a traffic stop the night before. Early Saturday morning, the officer spotted Redd's Chrysler Pacifica downtown, and questioned and arrested him.
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My dentures are loose! I can't eat with them and I'm nervous to talk or smile for fear that they'll fall out. Does this sound familiar? At Dr. Victor Sun's practice, he has been helping patients stabilize their dentures for years with great success. How? With dental implants – the modern approach to stabilizing your smile.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small metal artificial tooth roots that are placed under your gums, just like real teeth. Depending on your individual needs, Dr. Sun will come up with a treatment plan suitable for your dental needs. There are different types of implant overdentures to choose from; they provide varying degrees of support and stability all much better than conventional full bottom dentures that rely solely on suction.
Depending on your situation you might be a candidate for implants to help stabilize your partial or full dentures on the top or the bottom!
Let's talk specifics.
Locator Overdentures: As few as two dental implants in the lower jaw can help stabilize a full bottom denture. The caps inside the denture snap onto the head of the implants. This connection provides the support and stability to the lower denture. The more implants placed, the more stable the denture becomes! Since part of the denture is still supported by the gum tissue, there is potential for gum irritation. To avoid this, Dr. Sun will check the denture to ensure there are no ongoing sore spots on your gum tissue. It's important to schedule annual visits for this reason so that any reline adjustments can be made prior to irritation occurring.
Case Completed in 2017:
Problem: Remaining lower teeth in poor shape, no bone to support a full lower denture
Solution: Remove the remaining lower teeth, place 3 dental implants into the lower jaw at the time of teeth removal, wait for the healing to complete, secure the full lower denture onto the 3 implants
Result: Patient can eat/chew/talk without the fear of the lower denture falling out. Quality of life has improved tremendously!
Case Completed in 2017:
Problem: Remaining lower teeth in poor shape, no bone to support a full lower denture
Solution: Remove the remaining lower teeth, place 3 dental implants into the lower jaw at the time of teeth removal, wait for the healing to complete, secure the full lower denture onto the 3 implants
Result: Patient can eat/chew/talk without the fear of the lower denture falling out. Quality of life has improved tremendously!
Bar Overdentures: With more implants, such as four or five on the lower jaw, a metal bar can be fabricated to join the implants together. The full lower denture then snaps onto the bar, creating a very stable base. This option is more stable than the locator overdenture as it sits exclusively on the bar. That means less gum tissue issues because the denture doesn't touch your gums at all.
Case Completed in 2003:
Problem: Lower denture rocking due to lack of bone support.
Solution: Five (5) Implants placed in lower jaw, joined together with bar to provide stability to the lower loose denture.
Result: Stable lower denture stays in place. Patient can eat, talk and smile without discomfort.
Case Completed in 2003:
Problem: Lower denture rocking due to lack of bone support.
Solution: Five (5) Implants placed in lower jaw, joined together with bar to provide stability to the lower loose denture.
Result: Stable lower denture stays in place. Patient can eat, talk and smile without discomfort.
Mini-Implant Overdentures: Dental implants that are less than 3mm in diameter are called mini-implants. Mini-implants are an excellent option for patients who have undergone severe bone shrinkage. Due to their smaller size, mini-implants can be placed in areas with limited bone volume to help retain loose full bottom dentures. A minimum of four mini-implants in the lower jaw are required to support a full bottom denture. Again, the more implants placed, the more stable your denture will be.
It is important to know that just like a conventional full bottom denture, an implant supported full bottom denture still needs to be removed at night and soaked either in water, a half water/half listerine mixture, or in a dental cleanser. And be sure to brush your denture with a denture brush. A well cared for implant supported lower denture should provide you with years of a stable smile.
What if I don't have dentures but my crown just won't stay? Can implants help me?
Yes! Many times implants can be used to support a crown for just one tooth. Using an implant to help replace a missing molar can be an effective solution. Additionally, using an implant for the crown will help to prevent drifting of the adjacent and opposing teeth – meaning fewer issues in the long run.
Case Completed in 2018:
Problem: Tooth loss due to fracture of the natural tooth. Patient could not chew as well with a "hole" on the right side.
Solution: One implant-supported crown to replace the missing molar.
Result: Patient can chew much better on the right side and the new tooth prevents drifting of the adjacent and the opposing teeth.
Case Completed in 2018:
Problem: Tooth loss due to fracture of the natural tooth. Patient could not chew as well with a "hole" on the right side.
Solution: One implant-supported crown to replace the missing molar.
Result: Patient can chew much better on the right side and the new tooth prevents drifting of the adjacent and the opposing teeth.
For more information on the benefits of dental implants and how you can take the first step towards achieving your newly stable smile, contact Dr. Victor Sun, DDS, at your earliest convenience. We can't wait to meet you!
Dr. Victor Sun is a family dentist with expertise in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and implantology. Serving Omemee, Fenelon Falls, Little Britain, Downeyville, Dunsford, Bobcaygeon, Port Perry, Perborough and surrounding communities. Check out a few of our great reviews below:
★★★★★ review from Yelp: "This is the best dentist I have ever had. I have lived all over Canada. I spent 17 years living in Europe and the middle east. I now live in Vancouver, BC. If possible I would have put Dr.Victor Sun in my suitcase. He is kind, gentle and most important, he care about his patients. Since moving to Vancouver, I have tried many dentist. No one can compare to him. He is up to date on the latest procedures. He does EXCELLENT WORK. If I won the LOTTO, I would fly out to see him twice a year. My teeth are important to me. He made me feel like he actually cared. Also he has the nicest recepetionists that I have come across in many years. I want to thank-you all for being so professional in what you do. It shows.."
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Dental veneers, also called dental laminates, are a superb choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth. They are thin, custom-made, porcelain "shells" that are permanently attached to the front surfaces of the teeth, giving the teeth a face lift. Think of veneers as "false nails" for the teeth.
After the teeth are prepared, an impression is taken and sent to the laboratory to custom-made the veneers. After the veneers are completed, they are tried-in on the teeth at the dental office. After the esthetics and the fit of the veneers have been approved by the patient and the dentist, the dentist will then condition the teeth and then use bonding agents to adhere the veneers to the front surfaces of the teeth. Often, the front 6 to 10 teeth are involved in a veneer case for a good result.
Veneers are indicated for:
Benefits of veneers include:
Even though veneers are stronger than composite bonding, they can still break or fracture due to habits such as nail/pencil biting, chewing on hard foods such as carrots, ice cubes, bones, opening nutshells with your teeth etc. Also, clenching and nighttime grinding can cause damage to the veneers. Therefore, a grinding/ night guard is highly recommended to be worn during sleep to protect the veneers.
If veneers are well-cared for, they can last and look great for a long time!
If you're afraid of going to the dentist, you are not alone! Fear is one of the main reasons people avoid visiting the dentist. Even patients who see the dentists on a regular basis can find their visits stressful.
Fear of dentistry can be due to:
Nowadays, with the availability of sedation dentistry, fear of visiting the dentist can be a thing of the past! Sedation dentistry refers to the use of pharmacological agents to calm and relax a patient prior to and during a dental appointment. The pharmacological agents, called sedatives, exert their action by depressing the central nervous system, specifically those areas concerned with "conscious awareness".
There are different degrees of central nervous system depression, each corresponding to a level of relaxation which ranges from minimal, moderate, to deep sedation:
Sedation by pharmacologic methods may be obtained by 2 general routes:
Sedation dentistry has become very popular because it offers the following benefits for the patients:
In the upcoming blog article, we shall discuss the different methods of providing sedation to patients who are nervous of visiting the dentist. Visit us, at http://www.drvictorsun.com.
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Out of all the treatment modalities in dentistry, complete or full lower dentures probably have the lowest success rate. Many people who have lost their bottom teeth, especially those with their bottom teeth removed a long time ago, and have to relegate to wearing full lower dentures, often complain of their inability to keep the dentures in place for proper eating, chewing and speech. They can't enjoy their food anymore and it becomes a social embarrassment when their full lower dentures fall out of their mouths during eating or talking at social functions or at family gatherings!
Continual bone loss- After teeth are removed, human's jaw bone will continue to shrink away in height and in width throughout the person's lifetime. This phenomenon is due to the lack of stimulation to the jaw bone during eating and chewing through the teeth. Unfortunately, the lower jaw bone shrinks away much more rapidly than the upper jaw bone. Some research studies show that lower jaw bone can disappear up to 4X as fast as the upper jaw bone after teeth removal! The lack of lower jaw bone means the lack of suction to support a full bottom denture.
Presence of the tongue- Human's tongue is one of the strongest muscles in the body and it can easily push on and dislodge the full bottom denture during eating and speech.
Limited surface area for denture support- A full upper denture can rely on the roof of the mouth for support and stability. The lower jaw is "U" shaped and it simply lacks the amount of surface area of bone that the upper jaw has for denture support.
Denture reline- As the lower jaw bone shrinks away, a space will develop between the full lower denture and the lower jaw bone. As a result, the denture does not seat tightly on the jaw bone anymore and the denture becomes loose. By having a denture reline, new plastic denture material is added to the bottom of the denture so that the lower denture will again fit tightly on the lower jaw bone. However, if the patient has lost a substantial amount of bone, denture reline will not help much at all as there is still inadequate bone for the lower denture to grip onto.
Denture adhesives- There are many types of denture adhesives/glues available over-the-counter that people can purchase to help stabilize their full bottom dentures. Again, just like denture reline, if there is inadequate bone, denture adhesives can only help marginally at best.
Dental implants- For those who have a really tough time keeping their full lower dentures in place, dental implants most likely will be the best solution to their problem. As I have discussed in my previous article, dental implants are pegs/screws made of titanium alloy that are inserted into the lower jaw bone to help stabilize and support the full lower denture. The more implants that the patient chooses to have, the more stable the denture will be, taking into consideration the anatomical boundary for the placement of the implants. After the implants are integrated into the lower jaw bone, "attachments" will be inserted into the bottom of the lower denture. The attachments will allow the lower denture to "snap" onto the heads of the implants for stability and support.
In the next article (part 2), I will examine the different types of implant treatment modalities for full lower denture stabilization.
Give us a call!
If you are having trouble with your lower denture or want more information call Dr. Sun at 705-324-0050 for a consultation. Victor Sun, DDS, serving the Lindsay area and surrounding Ontario community.
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Dr. Sun and his team chose their 1st place winner by randomly choosing out of the top 5 finalists in the contest. Check out the video below to see how Cambria and Cooper became the winners of our contest and the excitement of the Victor Sun, DDS team when she came to pick up her prize…
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Rwandan Defense Forces Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Innocent Munyengango has confirmed to media that a contingent of 920 troops from the mechanized infant battalion this Saturday joined the United Nations Mission of South Sudan (UNMISS) bringing the total number of Rwandan peacekeepers in the war ravaged youngest African nation to about 2,300.
Lt. Col. Munyengango has said the core mission is to protect innocent civilians and Juba city.
"Their mission is to protect civilians and Juba City, it means that their prime responsibility is to protect everything in Juba," he said.
"As others always do, that unit should also perform well the responsibilities," he added.
South Sudanese ended 2017 and entered 2018 without any hope of returning to the country they call home due to the war that started in 2013 following the firing of President Salva Kiir's former Deputy, Riek Machar.
Since then, the number of IDPS and South Sudanese refugees in host countries has been on the rise, hitting probably the highest last year according to the UNHCR updates as of December31, 2017.
There are 2, 435,120 refugees, 1,037,898 of them in Ugandan the biggest host while 772,715, 421,867, 111,612 took refuge in Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya and many others in countries like DRC and CAR. They fled from escalating violence and alarming food insecurity with the deadliest fight between forces loyal to Juba government and rebels in Pagak near the Ethiopian border in August, 2017.
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Rotary in Fiji is providing immediate response to those severely affected by the recent and ongoing flooding.
Rotary New Zealand World Community Service (Stuart Batty) and District 9920 Governor Alan Eyes are in regular communication with Fiji.
There is a coordinated response being managed by Rotarian Bob Niranjan with distribution of prepositioned Emergency Response Kits and food parcels being assembled and delivered to families and communities.
Rotarians in New Zealand have asked how they can assist personally. We invite all Rotarians and others, to consider making a donation to purchase a NZ $40 food parcel which will provide basic non-perishables for a family of four for a week. These are being supplied to Rotary on credit in good faith by grocery merchants in Fiji.
As money is urgently needed
Donations would be appreciated to the Rotary New Zealand 2012 Fiji Flood Appeal via:
• Rotary New Zealand World Community Service http://www.rnzwcs.org where there is a PayPal credit card facility, or
• Internet banking telegraphic transfer to Westpac Banking Corporation, Wellington, NZ account number 03 1702 0192208 02 (international donors will also require Swift Code WPACNZ2W, IBAN Code 031702) for account name RNZWCS Limited (Rotary New Zealand), and include reference Fiji Flood , and/or donor name and club
• Cheque made payable to RNZWCS Limited posted to PO Box 20309, Christchurch 8543, New Zealand
Donations are tax deductible within NZ.
If the food parcel appeal is oversubscribed, then the surplus will be used to directly assist those in need and/or replenish the Emergency Response Kits.
Rotary in New Zealand also requests clubs to consider making a donation to replenish the Emergency Response Kits which are currently being distributed. A suggested figure is $600 per kit. www.rnzwcs,org provides more details.


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Linsey Davis dishes on her children's book "The World Is Awake" and its special message
(NEW YORK) -- Emmy award-winning journalist and ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis can now add "children's author" to her resume.
Davis, who has a three-year-old son named Ayden, says he was the main reason why she decided to write her first children's book, The World Is Awake.
"It was certainly important for me, because I was looking for books for him and going to the bookstores," Davis tells ABC Radio. "And now you know it's Black History Month and so there might be like a table with all the black children's books out. But if you're just normally looking from day to day for these books... there's not so many."
Davis continues, "It's better than it has been, but certainly not where we should be in 2018. When you look at, you know, half of the kids in this country are not white and yet more than 90 percent of protagonists in children's books are white."
While the need for more diverse literature is one reason she wrote her book, Davis says her story also has a special, more spiritual purpose.
"And then I figured this would be a great idea to introduce God this way to other children his age, because you know while we have the books at home certainly -- where you know, the talk about scripture and Daniel in the lion's den, and Jonah and the whale, and David and Goliath -- he's not old enough to yet understand God's place in that," she explains.
"And so this -- I just felt like was a way to just say, 'Yes.. look at the butterfly, look at the bunny rabbit.' In the same excitement that he has for all those things around him and kind of equate them with God's handiwork."
The World Is Awake is now available now.
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Prior to his current position, Bill was the President of ATC Logistics & Electronics (ATCLE) from 2002 to 2008 where he was responsible for the overall leadership and management of the company with revenues $370 million. During his tenure, Conley successfully led ATCLE through a 38% compounded annual growth over six years, enjoying 18 quarters of revenue and profit growth, moving the company from a private-label logistics firm serving a large national wireless company to a full-service, multi-location 3PL providing value-added logistics and supply chain services to some of the biggest names in high value, serialized consumer electronic devices. Under his direction, ATCLE became a company known for its superior quality, service and performance in the wireless, broadband, and high-tech industries. Acquired by GENCO two years ago, the organization now employs almost 3000 employees at its headquarters in Fort Worth, TX.
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I grew up in Middlesex, greater London U.K., the youngest of three siblings. I was known as a 'shy' child and growing into a teenager my lack of confidence and social inhibition only grew worse.
My self-confidence, which was already very low either from nature or nurture, took a blow when I was twenty one and the man I was engaged to broke off our engagement leaving me heart broken. Another broken relationship followed and over the years my lack of self-love led me to look for someone to 'save me' and I married twice only to leave both marriages causing heartache for all those involved. However, I have been married to my husband for twenty one years now and have learnt over those years much about why we make the choices we make in life.
I devoured so many self-development books over the years looking for ideas to help me with my lack of confidence that at one point I had to have a clear out and besides I wasn't putting into practice the many gems I read in those books.
Then one evening I was trying to listen to an online radio programme but for some reason the internet was playing up and so I gave up and put the TV on, looking for something interesting to watch I came across a programme called 'How'd you get so rich' and decided to watch it. One of the interviews was with Sue Stone who spoke about how she turned her life around by changing her thoughts about what was possible for her. I found her so inspirational that when the programme finished I 'googled' her and found that she had established the Sue Stone Foundation where she ran courses for aspiring self-empowerment coaches. I applied to go on Sue's course and was accepted. I learnt how use the 'law of attraction' and other tools to manifest the life I truly wanted and how to help others to do the same.
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sometimes i go to the gym. i prefer to go to the court, or to the field, or to the mountains, or the the beach, or to the track, or to the trail. but sometimes, i go to the gym. and when i do, i HIIT it.
in the words of Eric Salvador, NASM, NSCA, head instructor at The Fhitting Room in NYC, "A high-intensity workout increases the body's need for oxygen during the effort and creates an oxygen shortage, causing your body to ask for more oxygen during recovery."
in the words of vanessa, fitness fanatic, athlete, and head word splurger at thefirst2hours, HIIT (high-intensity interval training), is a training technique that forces you to give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise.
you are on a clock, and your results are being recorded to compare with your next attempt at the work out, so excuses get you nowhere. you can't argue the numbers, so either you work hard, and increase your reps in the given time frame, or you slack off, and waste your time.
so here it is, HIIT workout numero uno from thefirst2hours. i am minimizing excuse opportunities for my readers to not try this out for themselves, because this workout:
– requires zero equipment
– is only 30 minutes in length
– and it is free!
complete 4 rounds of the exercises. and be sure to count your reps and record your results so that you can track your improvements going forward.
HIIT workouts get my heart rate up and burn more fat in less time. but on top of that, i like HIIT because it keeps me focused. i rarely do a gym workout without a watch these days. i have no need to do heavy reps, i like pushing myself until i feel i am going to crumble, and when HITTing it, i am able to put together a mix of exercises that yields a full body work out, with cardio mixed in.
this am, i HIIT it myself, in hopes of providing some motivation to others.
it was a great way to start my day. i love getting my heart pumping in thefirst2hours. and to top it off, the sun was rising just as i left the gym, to make for a beautiful jog home.
what is your favorite form of work out when you go to the gym?


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"We must implement these good
teachings in daily life.
Whether you believe in God or not does not matter so
much, whether you believe in Buddha or not does not
matter so much; whether you believe in reincarnation
or not does not matter so much. You must lead a good
life. And a good life does not mean just good food,
good clothes, and good shelter. These are not sufficient.
A good motivation is what is needed: compassion
without dogmatism, without complicated philosophy; just
understanding that others are human brothers and sisters
and respecting their rights and human dignity. That we
humans can help each other is one of our unique human
capacities. We must share in other peoples' suffering;
even if you cannot help with money, to show concern,
to give moral support and express sympathy are them-
selves valuable. This is what should be the basis of
activities; whether one calls it religion or not does not
~ Dalai Lama
posted to Allspirit Inspiration by Gill Eardley
S: There's all these devious kinds of
tricks that the ego uses to usurp for itself whatever
understanding comes.
AD: And in turn?
S: And in turn, lay the groundwork for its own demise.
AD: No. Not demise. In turn it lays the groundwork for its own suffering, from which it then learns. And then has to continue.
It's better to keep it THIS way. It's better to keep to the paradoxical nature of the problems we're confronted with in trying to understand the ego, than to throw it out or to make out they don't exist. This IS my ego. This is the way it is. It's a bundle of contradictions. On the one hand it desires the good but on the other hand doesn't hesitate to steal or to rob or to do whatever it thinks would give it happiness. Is this so?
S: Yes.
AD: Is it possible for me to affirm, more and more, the tendencies towards the good rather than the bad? Well, then this will make sense of education, culture, civilization. That's what it's all about, to give these tendencies -- to strengthen them, and weaken the others. But if this process continues -- and it can continue indefinitely and for a very long time -- then it's the ego that has to struggle with itself. But isn't this the way it is? What the hell are you looking for birds in the sky?
S: It seems peculiar.
AD: It's not peculiar.
S: It seems there is a peculiar aspect to a spiritual quester's endeavor in that it is the truth that is sought, and that when the ego gets frozen in regards to its search for truth, there's a kind of crystallized state of egoity or inflated spirituality that really can't be dealt with.
AD: Don't worry, it won't last indefinitely.
S: Well, for a few lifetimes.
AD: Not even. You have no guarantee of what's around the corner, let alone the next life. (pause) Or tomorrow. As crystalized as your ego is, it could be pretty thoroughly crushed within a few minutes.
-- Anthony Damiani and student 4/11/84
posted to Wisdom-l by Helen Perl
Anthony Damiani (1922-1984)
Here is a link to a bit of talk on ego by Adyashanti given in San Francisco CA 5/4/08
What Is The Point?
So what is the point of waiting? What exactly are you waiting for? Is somebody going to give you what you always wanted? Will a train come from Heaven bringing you goodies? But nothing that could ever happen could be as good, as precious, as who you are. What stops you from being, from being present, is nothing but your hope for the future. Hoping for something to be different keeps you looking for some future fantasy. But it is a mirage; you'll never get there. The mirage stops you from seeing the obvious, the preciousness of Being. It is a great distortion, a great misunderstanding of what will fulfill you. When you follow the mirage, you are rejecting yourself.
-- A.H. Almaas, from 365 Nirvana, Here and Now by Josh Baran
'True spiritual maturity means to stand in the moment completely naked of attachment to any and all ideas, concepts, hopes, preferences, and experiences. Stop running away from yourself and simply be. By ceasing to follow the mind's tendency to always want 'more', be 'different' or 'better', one encounters the opportunity to be still. In being still, a perspective is revealed which is free from all ignorance and bondage to suffering. This is an invitation to discover eternal, unborn, undying Truth of Being. The truth of Being, your own self. Let the entire movement of becoming end, and discover That which has always been present at the core of your own Being.' -- Adyashanti posted to Wisdom-l by Mark Scorelle
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Do you know our friend Karianne? Not only is she the author of the amazing Thistlewood Farms, which has been earned all kinds of blog awards, but she has published two books in the past 12 months. That's two as in one, two. We were lucky enough to have been chosen to promote her latest book, The DIY Home Planner. (It's available for early pre-ordering here, and it will be released on March 6. And by the way, if you pre-order, then go to this page, enter your receipt number, and get free decorating videos sent to you.)
Since I am knee-deep in architectural drawings, construction dust, and room layouts right now, it couldn't have come at a better time. Don't get me wrong. You don't need to be remodeling town house and a fixer upper at one time to have use for this adorable, colorful book.
Karianne is loaded with personality, and so is her book. The illustrations, by Michal Sparks, are colorful and whimsical. The photos of Karianne's former home are spot on.
The book deals with the practical side of decorating and designing a home, but it also discusses the fun stuff like fabrics, and how to mix patterns and colors. There's a chapter on accessory styling, window treatments, and more. There's even a resource guide. There are several pages of graphs so you can draw up any room you want to decorate or design. There are even "to scale" furniture pieces so you can place furniture in a room without actually lifting it. #saveyourback All of these little tips and techniques will make it be my go-to source for advice when I'm trying to make a troublesome decorating decision.
If you need to know how many lights go in a hallway, you can learn how to calculate that. Ditto for how and where to hang sconces in a bathroom. Deciding where to hang a sconce or chandelier is always tough for me. Do you struggle with this, too? Find out lots of ways to add interest to a wall with just tape and paint. Faux paneling and ombre walls are two that come to mind. There's even a cute little pocket in the back for holding things like fabric swatches and paint cards.
Now, let me tell you that The DIY Home Planner is a book that anyone who likes to tinker in house DIY should own. It's practical, whimsical, adorable, affordable, and a must-have.
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Checkertails Part 2 - The P-51 Era is now online. A free documentary for everyone
I made this film, and I am sharing it online for free.
Well here it is.
Five years on from a late-night conversation with Ralph "Monguse" Gimenez, in which he uttered the now immortal words to me "have you ever heard of 'The Checkertail Clan'?" here is Part 2 of my self-made Documentary on the 325th Fighter Group "The Checkertail Clan"..
Part 1 which can be found here;
tells the story of the Fighter Group's formative days from activation, to flying the P-40's and rotation into the P-47 Thunderbolt.
Part 2 continues their story, detailing the transfer to P-51 Mustang's and covers the missions flown, the personal stories that affected the men, the anecdotes they recall of their service with the 325th, and all of it told in their own words.
Narrated by Professional actor Gary Bullock this film records the history of those men who served with the Checkertail Clan in World War 2.
With never before seen interviews, original archive footage and images (again many never seen before), my journey across the United States has proved to be as rich and fruitful (while also sometimes frustrating) as I could have wished for and I present their story for anyone interested in WW2 history, to view completely for free.
You can either watch the online version at Vimeo or download a DVD image, which you can burn and watch on your DVD or Blu-Ray player at home.
To watch the online version at Vimeo, just click this link at the end of this introduction. If you look under the video on the Vimeo page I have also given the option to download the video file from Vimeo and watch on your own media playing device.
The DVD disk image is a Dual Layer disk and 7.54GB in size (once extracted from the files) which can be downloaded at the end of this introduction (I had to split it into Four Files to upload).
Download all four parts, double-click Part 1 and it will ask you where you want to extract it to. Choose a location and let it extract the file.
Once done, open your DVD burning software, choose "Burn Disk Image" (or similar phrase), select the newly extracted file called "CHECKERTAILS_PART_2" or "CHECKERTAILS_PART_2.iso and burn it to your blank Dual Layer DVD. You can then watch it on your home DVD player.
I have made the disk image Region Free so it can be viewed on any countries DVD player.
This disk has been made for free, I have done it all in my spare time. I have done it for fun but also so that veterans and families (as-well as all of you interested in WW2 History) will have a permanent record for future generations to hear the stories of these great men who served in WW2, in their own voices.
All I would ask is that you share the link, DVD, video files with as many people as you can as the whole purpose has been to tell their story and share their knowledge with others.
Please understand, every person who helped and is listed in the credits has done so for free, in their own time and all to honour these Veterans.
Gary Bullock, knew Gordon McDaniel (a 5-in-a-day Ace) and it was by chance that we hooked up and once he saw what I was doing, he readily jumped onboard with the project and offered to re-write my amateur script and make it what you hear presented in this feature.
The film runs for two-hours and thirty-six minutes and covers D-Day, Operation Dragoon, First flights, training, losses of friends, specific missions....the list is endless.
I hope you enjoy the feature, and if you do please leave feedback as I hope you can spare me a few moments to pass on your thoughts.
One final disclaimer I have to make.
I have tried my best to identify Luftwaffe Units taking part in the action during specific events in this feature. Please remember this is the history of the Checkertail Clan, and while I have tried my best to make the Luftwaffe units accurate, I haven't got an unlimited amount of time and so I have just done my best.
While much of this feature is related to the Checkertail Victories, it is not exclusive and does cover their losses too. I realise the Luftwaffe did score victories against the 325th, but that is a Luftwaffe story and if someone wants to make their own film, then I await to see that with relish.
For now I present Part 2 of my Documentary, thanks for taking the time to either download or watch it online.
I would like to thank the Virtual 352nd Fighter Group (especially 352nd_ Persecutor) for hosting the files for the DVD.
If anyone is able to download and create a Mirror for the files or a torrent I would be grateful and add them to this post so others can get the files quickly too.
Best wishes,
Neil "Mysticpuma" Pugh
Watch the film online at my Vimeo Channel here:
Download the DVD image files here:
Re: Checkertails Part 2 - The P-51 Era is now online. A free documentary for everyone
The Veterans share their thoughts after watching Part 2 in California in August:
Cheers, MP
Re: Checkertails Part 2 - The P-51 Era is now online. A free documentary for everyone
The torrent version of Part 2 can be downloaded here:
PLEASE SEED as soon as you have downloaded it. Cheers, MP
Added link to first post as well
Re: Checkertails Part 2 - The P-51 Era is now online. A free documentary for everyone
Just a small bump for the thread. I spent 5-years creating this, forgive my shameless plugging of the film
Cheers, MP
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Working for a dessert themed boutique hotel is definitely worth writing home about, but if that's not enough to make you put pen to paper, then perhaps being its Assistant Front Office Manager – and launching a guest experience program to boost satisfaction and revenue – is. Now can you imagine doing it all within six-months of completing your final exam?
BMIHMS graduate Douglas Tay's career could not be off to a better start. Originally from Singapore, Douglas always knew he wanted a career that allowed him to bring joy to others. He also knew that studying in Australia with BMIHMS at Torrens University could help him achieve his goal. What he didn't know is that it would happen so quickly.
Initially focusing on working for a big hotel brand, Douglas completed both Industry Placements (IP) with Hyatt. He then continued working for the brand whilst completing his degree in Sydney. However, as his final term with BMIHMS came to an end, he began to feel it was time to try his hand with a boutique hotel brand.
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Rat Race Dirty Weekend adds Young Mucker event
This coming May, at the infamous Dirty Weekend event, Rat Race Adventure Sports are holding their first Young Mucker Race.
The new 'Young Mucker Race' offers a chance for 8 to 15-year-olds to get a taste for the world's biggest obstacle run in a fun-sized serving.
As part of the race, which takes place at Burghley House near Stamford, the Young Muckers will complete a 1.5km for 8 to 10 years or 3km for 11 to 15 years course, taking in the 'School Daze' zone from the 'Full Mucker' route, plus some obstacles created just for them.
The race will take place after the main race has started and will be staggered in two waves: those aged 8-10 will start at 2pm, with the 11-15 age group starting at 2.30pm.
Rat Race managing director and creator of the Dirty Weekend Jim Mee said: "We have seen more and more children coming to support their families over the years and we wanted to give them an opportunity to tackle an obstacle event themselves.
"We assume most parents will run alongside their children but if you are completely exhausted from the 'Full Mucker', there will be marshals running around the course with the children. The Young Mucker race will have its own race director who will be focused on ensuring everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience as a Young Mucker.
Young Mucker entry is £20 per child and £5 from each entry goes to Children With Cancer.
More than 8,000 people are expected to take part in the main event, which is now in its third year.
Across 20 miles and 20 themed zones, participants will have to conquer more than 200 obstacles.
2015 also sees the launch of the 'Dirty Double Ultra', where those who are brave enough are challenged to tackle not one, but two laps of the course, covering 40 miles and 400 obstacles.
There is also a half mucker option where competitors can run a shorter 13 mile course and 150 obstacles.
Entry to the Dirty Weekend is open until capacity is reached and costs £145 per person or £135 per person when entered as a team of 5, and £125 per person for a team of 10. This entry fee includes access to the after party.
To enter online and order specialist clothing for the event visit www.ratrace.com.
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Westmoreland continues to account for the bulk of motorcyclists who have died in traffic crashes. Since the start of the year, 86 motorcyclists have perished on the roads, 22 of whom are from Westmoreland.
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Marathon time!
We are just one week away from the big day; by this time Sunday, the marathon will be a fond (hopefully) memory. Yesterday, Don and I walked to the local running store to stock up on last minute supplies and now our kitchen counter looks like a repository for space food.
The group had its final long run on Sunday morning, and we got lucky with the weather. We had a beautiful 10 mile jaunt over hill and dale under cloudy but dry skies with temps only in the low 70s. Hopefully Mother Nature was giving us a sneak peak of what is to come next Sunday (pretty please?).
I was texting with a friend after our run and she asked what it was I loved about running, and I had a hard time coming up with an answer. There are the obvious benefits- better health, better sleep, better looking physique- but, as you well know, I'm not sure I would call my relationship to running one that embodies love.
It's much easier to identify the things I HATE about running: I hate the sweat, I hate the sore muscles, I hate the chafing, I hate the burning sensation in my lungs as I start up yet another hill, and I hate the sweat (which I know I mentioned once before, but I really don't like it, so I think it is worth mentioning again).
The things I love about running are harder to pin down because they are more mental. I love that running is something I can do anywhere at any time as long as I have a pair of sneakers, I love the last quarter mile of every run when my destination is in sight and I know that soon I can STOP, I love getting to explore the less traveled roads, and I love that twinge of pride I feel when someone looks at me in disbelief when I tell them that I have run a marathon and am planning to run another one- I look less like someone who runs and more like someone who loafs; like I'm better acquainted with the ins and outs of the La-Z-Boy than I am with every back road on the Windward side of Oahu.
I guess I like pretty much everything about running… except maybe for the actual running part! This weekend it will all come down to trusting in my training and finding the resolve to talk myself into pushing a little bit harder for just a little longer. Until then, I will enjoy having the license to eat every carb in sight (a license that expires on Monday) and enjoy the fact that, regardless of how Sunday goes, I am once again the fittest I've ever been.