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Effects of Anastomotic Posterior Urethroplasty (Simple or Complex) on Erectile Function: a Prospective Study
Urology Journal,
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2018),
Page 33-37
AbstractPurpose: Although improvements in urological function have been less challenged, concern about andrological problems following urethral stricture surgeries has been growing in recent years. The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of the anastomotic urethroplasty itself on erectile function in patients with posterior urethral injuries.
Materials and Methods: In this prospective cohort study, patients with urethral strictures referring to Tajrish Hospital during October 2013 to August 2016 for anastomotic urethroplasty, were included. All subjects underwent radiologic studies along with rigid and flexible cystoscopy before surgery. Erectile function was evaluated before surgery (twice, addressing pre-traumatic and pre-operational conditions) and after surgery (3 and 6 months post-operatively) via IIEF-5 erectile function questionnaire and color Doppler ultrasound assessment of penile
Results: A total of 65 patients with an average age of 30.6 ± 6.1 years were included. A significant decline was observed in erectile function of patients after the injury based on IIEF-5 questionnaire filled twice separately addressing patient conditions before and after trauma (mean IIEF score 23.15 ± 0.93 to 13.45 ± 5.43, P = .001).
There was also a significant difference in erectile function of subjects with pelvic fractures compared to those without pelvic fractures (10.43 ± 3.78 vs. 18.96 ± 3.18 P = .001). Univariate and multivariate analyses showed
that urethroplasty itself does not significantly affect erectile function in patients according to penile color Doppler ultrasonography (peak cystolic velocity at cavernosal arteries before and after surgery: right 26.87 ± 6.93 vs26.16 ± 6.53 respectively and left 27.23 ± 5.21 vs 26.52 ± 4.38 respectively) and IIEF-5 erectile function questionnaire (13.12 ± 5.38 vs. 13.54 ± 5.44; P = .26).
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that urethroplasty does not significantly affect erectile function in patients with urethral strictures. The marginal results showing a negatively affected erectile function in patients
with complex strictures may be attributed to a real impact of the surgery in this subgroup or lower number of these cases in our study.
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Data from the August edition of the Economic Mirror show that the share of public debt in the GDP in June increased compared to the same period last year and amounts to 57.3%.
The value of foreign trade of Vojvodina during June 2020, as well as the index of total industrial production in Vojvodina recorded an increase compared to the previous month.
The labor market of Vojvodina is characterized by a decrease in the number of unemployed persons in June 2020 (108,345) compared to June 2019 (107,316), but also an increase of unemployment rates for women.
The employment rate for the young population in the first quarter of 2020 (22.0%) is lower compared to the same period in 2019 (23.8%). In June 2020, the average net salary in Vojvodina was lower than in the previous month and amounted to 56,896 dinars.
The Economic Mirror is a monthly publication of the Development Agency of Vojvodina, in which the Sector for Strategic Research, Innovation and Development Economic Policy publishes data on the movement of selected macroeconomic indicators (public debt, inflation, industrial production, foreign trade, employment, unemployment and wages) in Serbia and AP Vojvodina.
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Use of renewable sources
Committed to gradually reducing its dependence on fossil sources, the Intesa Sanpaolo Group has consolidated its purchase of electricity in Italy from sources certified as renewable (Guarantee of Origin) at all sites where this is possible. Moreover, although with limits due to architectural barriers and the limited availability of appropriate buildings, expansion of the photovoltaic facilities for the self-generation of electricity continued in 2014, with the construction of two photovoltaic plants for a total peak power of approximately 38 kWp. Three large plants are therefore currently operational (>100 kWp), along with six small ones (≤20 kW) and two small, innovative photovoltaic plants in Turin and Venezia Marghera. In 2014, the installed plants generated a total of around 885 MWh of electricity. These facilities, along with the purchase of electricity from renewable sources, with coverage exceeding 95% of electricity consumption, are estimated to have avoided over 140,000 tons of CO2 emissions in 2014.
Thanks to the state incentive provided through the "conto energia", since 2012 we have had an economic return of around 750,000 euro from our three biggest photovoltaic plants.
With regard to the self-generation of electricity, there is also a small cogeneration plant at the accounting centre in Parma (which covers approximately 41% of the electricity needs of the Parma complex and 3% of the overall needs of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group), in addition to the self-generation of energy from renewable sources through heat pumps used for heating which, in line with Legislative Decree 28/11 implementing Directive 2009/28/EC, corresponds to an additional 1,800 tons of CO2 emissions avoided per year. In fact, based on the aforementioned regulations, the heat (thermal energy) produced by a heat pump that exceeds the quantity of energy required for its operation is considered to be a renewable source.
The commitment to renewable energy continues in the International Subsidiary Banks as well, despite the limitations imposed by national legislation in a number of countries: since 2014 Banka Koper has purchased all of its energy from renewable sources, which join the two photovoltaic plants in Slovenia that generated around 45.8 MWh.
Intesa Sanpaolo Group photovoltaic plants - Production (kWh) and Avoided Emissions (kg CO2eq)
Containment of energy consumption
The Intesa Sanpaolo Group continued to limit its energy consumption in 2014 through management optimisation actions and energy efficiency measures. The results confirm the important consumption reduction trend achieved in these years: due to the high level of automation and widespread use of heat pumps, the consumption of electricity, the energy most widely used by the Group in Italy, fell by a further 6.8% compared with the previous year, potentially corresponding to around 10,000 tons of CO2 emissions avoided. In the 2012-2014 period, electricity consumption in Italy fell by around 15%: a very important achievement that puts the Intesa Sanpaolo Group among the leading companies in Italy to have launched energy efficiency activities, and a milestone which is often now used as a sector benchmark.
These savings were also possible thanks to the drafting of a Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) which started in 2012 and is structured into various actions with objectives to be met by 31/12/2016. In line with the Environmental and Energy Policy, the SEAP involves actions relating to the following company areas: Environmental and Energy Management System, energy optimisation and efficiency, monitoring of consumption and policies, innovation, green procurement, employees and International Subsidiary Banks. In turn, each action involves, where applicable: economic investment (extra budget), energy savings, cost savings and CO2 avoided.
Below are some of the initiatives, included in the SEAP, launched to improve overall energy efficiency:
- greater use of energy consumption dataloggers managed via the web, which allow the activation of programmes for switching lighting and air conditioning systems on and off;
- replacement of traditional boilers with condensation boilers, heat pumps and high-yield cooling systems, and modernisation of electrical systems;
- replacement of floor lamps, spotlights and lights in the various rooms with new LED floor and wall lamps;
- remote switching-off of PCs and the gradual replacement of office equipment with more energy-efficient models.
Average weekly consumption [kW]
The chart shows how an energy efficiency measure introduced in a branch of around 1,000 m2 had a major impact on average weekly consumption. In this case, the cooling systems and the cooling tower were replaced, together with the switchboards and the electrical cables, and the lighting system was completely replaced with LED lamps.
A major contribution to reducing electricity consumption in 2014 also came from the "BYOD (Bring your own device)" project. First launched in 2013, by modifying the workstation facilities that the Intesa Sanpaolo Group makes available to the consultants that operate at its sites, in the last two years it has made it possible to attain energy savings of around 340 MWh, corresponding to over 130 tons of CO2 equivalent not emitted into the atmosphere, and a cost savings of around 74,000 euro.
Application of the Building Heat Check-up (CTE) procedure in buildings and branches covered by the SGAE system allowed significant savings to be achieved: in the last three winter seasons the sites at which it was applied achieved an overall heat energy saving of approximately 20%, corresponding to around 840,000 euro.
In addition, in line with the contents of the internal policy on sustainable branches, renovated or newly built sites were fitted out in accordance with criteria for improving energy efficiency and management. As a result of measures taken in recent years, mainly associated with the replacement of traditional boilers with condensation boilers, heat pumps and high-yield cooling units, and the replacement of windows with low-E glass, the Group has been able to claim tax deductions, securing an economic return of around 20 million euro between 2009 and 2014.
It is also important to remember that Intesa Sanpaolo has an Environmental and Energy Management System which, at the end of 2014, counted approximately 220 operating units in Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia Romagna, Puglia and Sardinia, and which oversees the environmental aspects and energy uses that have or may have an effect on the surrounding environment. This system undergoes constant monitoring and periodic checks to guarantee the continuous improvement of environmental and energy performances, and is certified by an external body pursuant to the UNI EN ISO 14001:2004, UNI CEI EN ISO 50001:2011 and UNI EN ISO 14064:2012 standards. For the same area, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are also certified according to the UNI EN ISO 14064:2012 standard; to this end, no emissions of ozone depleting substances (ODS) were recorded in 2014.
The Group's International Subsidiary Banks have also launched major energy efficiency measures in the various branches and main offices, and some have adhered to the SEAP, setting themselves important goals. In general, the measures launched have regarded the replacement of cooling systems, the introduction of LED or high-efficiency lights in the branches and signage, the introduction of the automatic night time switch-off of computers, the introduction of automatic light adjustment and on/off light switching systems, new printing methods with a reduction in the use of electricity, the installation of thermostatic valves, and initiatives to reduce the temperature where it is too high. The specific initiatives of Bank of Alexandria and VÚB Banka are noteworthy. In Egypt, thanks to an agreement with the Egyptian Ministry of the Environment and UNEP, our bank launched a process to replace all lamps with LEDs, with forecast savings of around 65% in the energy used for lighting. In Slovakia, on the other hand, a simple 1 degree centigrade variation in the internal temperature (around 23° in the winter and 25-28° in the summer) led to a 6% saving in the cost of thermal energy and a saving of around 10% in the cost of air conditioning in the summer.
Main energy efficiency projects in Italy
|Forecast annual savings
|Measurement of electricity consumption
|In 2014 around 500 dataloggers1 were installed. Managed via the web, they allow the activation of programmes for switching lighting and air conditioning systems on and off.
|Energy Saving: 890,000 kWh
Cost Saving: 178,000 €
CO2 Reduction: 345 t Investment: 1,350,000 €
|Installation of photovoltaic plants
|In 2014 two new photovoltaic plants were installed in Civitavecchia and Oristano, the data relating to which is reported alongside.
|Energy Saving: 51,400 kWh
Cost Saving: 11,000 €
CO2 Reduction: 20 t
Investment: 152,000 €
|Replacement of air conditioning and heating systems
|Replacement of traditional boilers or air conditioning systems with condensation boilers, heat pumps and high-yield cooling systems. Replacement of plants containing R22 gas too.
|Energy Saving: 4,860,000 kWh
Cost Saving: 980,000 €
CO2 Reduction: 1,880 t
Investment: 13,850,000 €
|Modernisation of electrical systems
|Upgrading of electrical systems, also with installation of LED lamps.
|Energy Saving: 39,000 kWh
Cost Saving: 7,900 €
CO2 Reduction: 15 t
Investment: 115,000 €
|Office equipment actions
|Rationalisation of PCs distributed and replacement of office equipment with more energy-efficient models
|Energy Saving: 1,600,000 kWh
Cost Saving: 350,000 €
CO2 Reduction: 620 t
Investment: 4,000,000 €
|Remote switching-off of PCs
|Extension in 2014 of the remote switching-off of branch PCs on Saturdays and the remote switching-off of PCs at the head office.
|Energy Saving: 1,750,000 kWh
Cost Saving: 385,000 €
CO2 Reduction: 680 t
Investment: 0 €
1. System for the collection of data regarding energy consumption.
Environmental responsibility, efficiency, sustainability, recognisability: these are the guidelines that characterised the measures carried out at the Intesa Sanpaolo Vita head office in viale Stelvio in Milan in 2014. The building now has efficient and high-performance air conditioning systems, a building enclosure thermal insulation system developed through the application of a heat-reflecting film to the external surface of windows and fixtures, a LED lighting system, and automatic devices for monitoring overall energy consumption. In addition, there is also a roof garden, a library and an extensive internal communications network.
The Bank's commitment has taken tangible form at the Expo with a multifunctional exhibition space, The Waterstone. Two overlapping walls protect the building enclosure: the internal wooden wall protects against water and the wind, and the external wall provides shade and gives form to the building. The pavilion is inspired by the issue of sustainable and responsible development: in fact, the space between the two walls channels the air and directs it upwards by natural induction preventing the heat from penetrating, with considerable energy savings. In addition, the entire Branch, equipped with an automatic light regulating system, is lit exclusively using LED technology.
Intesa Sanpaolo confirmed its commitment to the issue of sustainable mobility in 2014 as well, seeking and proposing solutions for people's mobility needs. Commitment continued with regard to implementation of the Home-Work Commuting Plans, which, apart from the regulatory requirements, represent a significant opportunity for organisational improvement and management of personnel mobility.
The most significant actions carried out in 2014 regarded the following:
- the introduction of the possibility of purchasing annual public transport season tickets by instalments, in participating cities;
- the increase in the number of partnerships with local public transport companies, also extended to Venice/Padua and Naples;
- the monitoring of the use of shuttles, a fundamental tool for collecting data on their actual use and consequently evaluating initiatives to promote their use or, alternatively, modify routes and times;
- the launch, thanks to the collaboration with the Intesa Sanpaolo Employees' Association (ALI), of a partnership with the car sharing service car2go to facilitate public mobility in the cities in which the service operates;
- the further analysis of the results of the online questionnaire on home-work commuting habits carried out last year;
- the continuation of the new Business Travel project, created in order to implement an integrated corporate mobility system that promotes responsible conduct with a view to reducing economic and environmental impacts;
- the constant monitoring of the data relative to the model used to report the Corporate Mobility environmental sustainability indicators for Italy and abroad.
With regard to the mobility measures launched by the international subsidiaries, corporate bike sharing is active in four banks (Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania, CIB Bank, Banka Koper and Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania) and in seven cities - Arad, Bucharest, Budapest, Koper, Isola, Ljubljana and Tirana. In addition, in Hungary special dressing rooms have been set up where employees arriving by bicycle can change and shower. In Slovakia and Russia, meanwhile, specific areas have been reserved for parking bicycles. The gradual replacement of corporate fleet vehicles with more environmentally-friendly cars continued: Banca Koper purchased a hybrid car, and Banca Intesa Beograd and Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania bought new Euro 5 cars. Also worthy of note is PBZ's use of "Eco-taxis".


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We all have them – unhealthy habits that we know deep down we need to kick, but don't want to admit it because they bring us so much joy.
What comes to mind when you hear the words "unhealthy habits"? What are your unhealthiest habits? What are the things that make you feel semi-guilty for doing (or not doing) because you know that it's not benefiting your health or helping you reach your fitness goals? Grab a notebook and write down at least 5 things.
You may be thinking, "I know these things, why should I write them down?" Putting things into writing brings them to life. It brings them to reality. When it's just hanging out in the back of your mind, you're able to push it aside and ignore it, but when it's written out for you to see, it becomes real and a constant reminder. They say the first step to fixing something is to admit to having a problem in the first place so congratulations! Phase one complete.
Now, take that nice list you just created, and find the one unhealthy habit that by breaking, would have the most positive impact on your health. If you struggle to rank them in terms of unhealthiness, that's okay, just pick one because you'll get to the rest soon. Equally important, though, is to assess the cause of your bad habit. Why is it a habit of yours in the first place? Are you doing it out of boredom? Are you stressed? Is it a result of laziness? Being honest with yourself and recognizing the underlying issue is crucial to overcoming bad habits because you can begin to replace it with something healthier when you feel the craving coming on.
Here are my top tips to overcome a bad habit:
Take Small Steps
For some people, like myself, we like to be all in, the 100%-right-from-the-start, let's-do-this kind of attitude. This works great for some people; you will conquer your habit quicker, though the process might feel more intense and painful. However, this doesn't work for everyone. Often times cutting things out cold turkey will result in failure because we feel really motivated at the beginning of new challenges, but as that starts to dwindle, so does our willpower and we start to give in. Kicking a habit will be more sustainable by taking steady, small steps. Are you a soda drinker? This week focus on drinking half as much as you usually do. The week after, drink half of what you drank the previous week. See what's happening here? You will slowly, but surely, phase soda out of your diet. Is your unhealthy habit that you don't go to the gym? Start by committing to exercise 2 times a week. Once you're comfortable with that, amp it up to 3 times a week. By taking things slower, your journey may take longer, but it will feel less intense by doing things in phases, making you more likely to succeed.
Find a Substitute
This is pretty self-explanatory. Replace your habit with a healthier alternative. Are you a person who loves your $6 Starbucks drinks several times a week? Replace that 500-caloried monster with something with less sugar. Do you make excuses to not go to the gym because you hate it? Exercise is not punishment and luckily, there are so many forms of it, so find something you do like so that it becomes less of a chore.
Distract Yourself
When you assess the reasoning behind your habit, you can begin to recognize when you will get the urge to give in to it. When you're able to identify it, you can distract yourself. It really depends what kind of habit you're trying to break, but if snacking before bed is an issue for you, brush your teeth instead of reaching for food. The inconvenience caused by having to re-brush again before bed may be enough to hinder your routine. Other forms of good distractions would be getting up and stretching, going for a walk, taking a mental break, talking to a coworker or friend, etc. Customize this appropriately to your own situation.
Make Your Bad Habit Inconvenient
This may not work with every habit, but if you don't have that soda in your house, or that ice cream, how will you actually consume it? You can't follow through with your habit because it's not conveniently there for you. When you're craving a cigarette, are you really going to leave your house to go to the store and get some? By incorporating the inconvenience factor in, and not making things readily available to you and at your disposal, you'll be less likely to follow through with your habit.
Visualize Yourself Succeeding
I mean, the chances of succeeding are slim to none if you aren't 100% committed, but if you are, then envisioning yourself succeeding will serve as a great motivation factor. In moments of weakness and contemplation, visualize yourself habit-free.
Realize It Will Get Easier
Everything gets easier with time, right? Things are always SO hard at first. Breakups, losing weight, changing routines–change can be very difficult, but it always proves to be worth it. What about that cardio you commit to doing though you feel like giving up in the first 5 minutes? Your body will become more efficient and your current work out will soon become your warm-up. Our bodies are so adaptable. It's our minds that are the limiting factor. Just realize that things take time, but they will always, always, always get easier and become your new norm.
If You Mess Up, Don't Use It as an Excuse to Keep Messing Up
This is important. Just because you slipped up and gave in to your habit, doesn't mean that the whole day/week/month is shot. That is a terrible mindset to have! So what you started your day with an unhealthy breakfast? Continue about your day making the rest of your meals healthy and nutritious. Though I understand the notion of each day being a fresh start, we don't need to orient our lives around needing it to be a new day to live a healthy life. We mess up from time to time. We are humans, that's what we do. It's all about moderation and taking it at a pace that is well suited for us personally. Don't beat yourself up about things. Instead, tell yourself it's alright and you'll do better next time because you are strong.
Habits are all in your head (unless you physically have an addition, of course). Your mentality is limiting you and standing between you and your goals. Is it your body or your mind that is telling you that you need to walk during your run? Is your mind telling you that you want that ice cream in the freezer, or are you actually hungry? Whenever I get cravings I ask myself why I'm feeling the way I am. Our minds are incredibly powerful machines and this can work to our advantage and disadvantage at the same time. It's important to begin to understand the difference between physical and mental cues. Listen to your body!
Breaking a habit will make you feel strong, motivated, and inspired. Succeeding and having confidence will have a domino effect by producing a desire to break another habit and make another positive change. You'll realize you're stronger and capable of more and more with each milestone you surpass and soon you will be unstoppable.


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Linguine with Chicken and Sauteed Vegetables Recipe
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked linguine pasta
- salt to taste
- ½ cup chopped broccoli
- ½ cup chopped cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons diced green onions
- 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 lime wedges
step 1: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix in garlic. Cook and stir until golden. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
step 2: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place linguine in pot and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside 1 tablespoon garlic oil and toss remainder with pasta to coat. Season pasta with salt.
step 3: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Immerse broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower and green onions in water for about 30 seconds. Drain and set aside.
step 4: Heat reserved garlic oil in skillet over medium heat. Mix in chicken and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Cook until chicken juices run clear. Mix in vegetables and remaining soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with linguine, and garnish with cilantro and lime to serve.


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Sears arrived early at Portman Road to sign his long-term contract before breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute.
David McGoldrick added his name to the scoresheet five minutes later as Town finally made sure of the triumph – to maintain their unbeaten start to the season – after a closely fought opening hour which had defences well and truly on top.
Burnley, yet to taste victory on their return to the Championship, almost took the lead after just seven minutes when Michael Kightly wriggled past Luke Chambers.
After the home defence failed to clear the danger, the rebound fell back to the winger and his shot cannoned off the far post and into the arms of relieved Ipswich goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski.
In a poor opening half an hour, George Boyd fired over from the edge of the area and Chambers had a shot deflected just wide after the Ipswich skipper combined well with Arsenal loanee Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Sears fizzed a drive straight at Tom Heaton shortly after the half-hour mark after latching on to a mistake from Burnley right-back Tendayi Darikwa, but it was the Clarets who ended the first half in the ascendancy.
A good counter-attack involving Boyd and Kightly led to Jelle Vossen shooting straight at Bialkowski when he should have done better before David Jones' wicked inswinging free-kick narrowly missed the top corner.
The second half continued to be a little flat, with high-quality football at a premium, substitute McGoldrick heading over Maitland-Niles' cross the only half-chance of a drab first quarter.
The match finally thrust into life in the 66th minute when an incisive attack saw Maitland-Niles feed Brett Pitman down the right and his low cross was turned in by Sears.
Five minutes later, the lead was doubled when McGoldrick was allowed a free header and found the bottom corner after Maitland-Niles' deep corner.
The impressive Jonathan Douglas fired a speculative volley just over the far post as Burnley were left shell-shocked.
The visitors finally showed some life as the game neared its conclusion, with Ben Mee firing a shot just wide of the far post and Michael Keane's fierce header being pushed away Bialkowski.
But Ipswich held on to claim what proved eventually to be a comfortable win while Sean Dyche's men remained winless following a poor start to the season which has brought league draws with Birmingham and Leeds and a Capital One Cup defeat at Port Vale.
Sears stars as Town sink Clarets
Date published: Monday 19th January 2015 10:05 -
Sears arrived early at Portman Road to sign his long-term contract before breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute.


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Who doesn't want to look like a perfect gentleman in his bespoke suit? Looking trendy and stunning is a dream of everyone. But, if you want to get a complete look you need to wear a perfect attire. A bow tie is one such most important part of your bespoke suit that enhances your personality and provides a complete look to your personality. So, if you are facing any problem to tie a bowtie, then there is no need to take help of any other person. Just read this article to know various ways to tie a bowtie. We are going to guide you about the very simple ways to tie a bowtie.
Ways to Tie a Bowtie:
- Ways to Tie a Bowtie:
- 1.) Lift Up Your Collar for Measuring a Bowtie:
- 2.) Measure Your Neck Before You Move Ahead:
- 3.) Place the Bowtie Around Your Neck:
- 4.) Cross the Longer End Over the Shorter End:
- 5.) Loop the Longer End at the Point Where Two Ends Cross:
- 6.) Drop the Longer End Over the Skinny Center of Bowtie:
- 7.) Pitch Bow Together in Front of the Long End:
- 8.) Bring the Middle of the Dangling End Back through the Knot:
- 9.) Pull the Flat ends for Giving a Final Touch:
- 10.) Straighten Bowtie:
Here are few important ways that you may follow to perfectly tie a bowtie.
1.) Lift Up Your Collar for Measuring a Bowtie:
Though, tying a bowtie up or down the collar is not a big matter of concern as it can be tied in both ways. You need to focus on how you are going to do this. For this, you need to lift up your collar and ensure that the top button of your shirt is buttoned. Now, look in the mirror and observe yourself what exactly you are doing to tie a bowtie.
2.) Measure Your Neck Before You Move Ahead:
To perform this, first, you need to take your tailor measuring tape and then measure your neck starting from the base of your neck to the place where your collar sits that is exactly around the Adam's Apple.
3.) Place the Bowtie Around Your Neck:
Now, place the bowtie around your neck. It should be placed in such a way that one of its ends hangs 1.5 inches lower than the other end. As a neck tie, you don't need to bother about which side you put the longer end.
4.) Cross the Longer End Over the Shorter End:
You must cross a tie near your neck. Also, you must keep in mind that it must form a loop around your neck. You must also remember that your bow should not dangle in front of your chest.
5.) Loop the Longer End at the Point Where Two Ends Cross:
Use your one hand for holding the point where the two ends cross over the front side of your collar. After this, simply take the dangling position of the longer end and pass it over and behind the point of intersection. Also, pull both of the ends for making it tight around your neck. It is very important to maintain the tightness of the bowtie. After this, fold the dangling end to form a loop. To perform this, you need to lift up the shorter end. Once you do this, then simply fold it over on itself. Give it a bow shape and lift the whole portion. Turn it at the angle of 90 degrees. This is important so that it faces horizontal. All these steps are very important to form a loop. Remember that the loop should point the same side where the shoulder over which the longer end is resting. Fold both of them together on the skinny side of your bowtie. It should come over your Adam's apple.
6.) Drop the Longer End Over the Skinny Center of Bowtie:
To tie a bowtie, this is the most important step where you need to take the longer end off your shoulder. After this, just drape it over the skinniest end of the section of your bow.
7.) Pitch Bow Together in Front of the Long End:
Once you perform the above step then simply grab left as well as right sides of the horizontally folded end. Pinch both of them together in front of the dangling end. Also, remember that the top of the dangling end must be held between both of them.
8.) Bring the Middle of the Dangling End Back through the Knot:
When you will pinch the bowtie forward you will notice a small gap behind the bow portion. Also, fold the dropping end in itself. Do it in the same way as you did with the short end. After this, pull the loop from the fold through the hole. You will notice that it will form the back half of the bow.
9.) Pull the Flat ends for Giving a Final Touch:
This is the most primary step of giving a perfect finish to your bowtie. Just pull the flat ends of the bowtie. Also, pull the dangling strings in the same way you pull your shoelaces. Make sure that you tighten up the bow tie by pulling it gently in looped portions.
10.) Straighten Bowtie:
Once you give the finishing touch then simply remember that bow tie must be crooked. Also, twist the loop at the front and back side of the bows for getting the proper position. This may even involve the pulling of flat ends so that you may slightly loosen the bowtie. You can also pull the flat ends for loosening the bowtie. This is the best way for positioning and tightening it again. Once you are done with this, then simply lower your color and look yourself into the mirror. Observe the position of bowtie properly. Now, wear your bespoke suit coat and get ready for a party.
It is very easy to tie a bowtie all you need to follow the above simple ways. Perform them sincerely. Tie a bowtie on your own and get ready to rock in the party with your attractive look in the party. You are sure to flatter every girl present in the party with your fabulous look and stunning personality.


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NO RESERVE - Porsche 914 Running Project w/ extra motor, trans, Mahle wheels etc
Price: - Item location: Boerne, Texas, United States
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 914
- Type: Convertible
- Year:1973
- Mileage:53,355
- Color:White
- Engine size:1.7L
- Number of cylinders:4
- Fuel:Gasoline
- Transmission:Manual
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Black
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Options: Convertible
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
1973 Porsche 914914 project needs good home. If you have some skills and some time, get a project you can drive while you work on it instead of a basket case! NO RESERVE - highest bidder gets it!
I bought this when my son was 13 thinking we could fix it up and he could drive it. Turns out we have neither the time nor the aptitude, plus his mother says his car needs airbags. We did get it running and driving, but he turned 15 and got his permit, and it doesn't look like we are going to finish any time soon so he bought a different car.
Bring a trailer! Tires are old - I would not advise traveling on them, but we take it into town occasionally (30 mile round trip). I never put new tires on because I had visions of doing a Can-Am tribute, and bought Mahle wheels (included in sale), and was planning on getting tires when we finished. Was registered and inspected in Texas until Jan 2018. I can't get the wipers to turn on, so I didn't register it this year. Local buyers welcome to come see it in person.
Comes with two keys, clean Texas title in my name. No owner's manual, but I've included several 914 books like the Haynes manual
Original color was Marathon Blue, but as it sits, it is several other colors, including primer. Mostly pearl white. Minimal rust, solid floorboards, hellhole. Hellhole may have been altered, as the DME does not look like factory mounting, but I don't have a different 914 to compare it to. Heat exchangers and HVAC system not installed, looks like most if not all the parts are there, maybe even some extras.
Tons of extra parts - the previous owner must have had two additional parts cars and picked them clean. Of note is complete engine (1.7L), transmission, Mahle wheels, heads, extra tops, steering wheels, etc.
Odometer read 34430 when I got it, but was broken. When I fixed it, the wheels slipped and now it reads 53355! But it works now. I'd have to assume it rolled over at some point.
I'd actually like to keep it, but I just bought another Porsche, and garage space is getting tight. Plus it does no good to let cars sit, I may as well let it go to someone who can give it the time it deserves.
Bought this from a father/son who were fixing it up until the son went to college. According to them "A little about the car: The suspension functions perfectly, with no worn bushings or rattles. The brakes are in great shape, and the factory rubber flex lines have been replaced with braided steel lines. The handbrake functions properly as well. The interior is original, except for a GT style firewall carpet, and an ABS dash cover. I would rate it as about a 6/10, because as seen in the photos, the drivers seat has fairly severe cracking on the bolsters.The transmission shifts perfectly, although it is a little vague. (all 914s are though) The clutch is brand new, and has fewer than 100 miles on it. It also has a brand new starter. The motor does have new fuel lines, vacuum lines, plugs, points, dist. cap, and condenser. The paint is obviously not great. it was involved in a fender bender that required the replacement of the drivers side rear quarter panel and tail light panel. However, the suspension is straight and the new panels fit well. Also included as a package deal are a ton of spare parts, such as a complete motor and transaxle, a bare engine case, a pair of heads, some extra heat exchangers, an extra crank, some misc interior parts, and a ton of spare parts for the efi and ignition. "


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March 2011 (Volume 61 - Issue 3)
Our objective: To increase awareness, interest, and involvement in Section activities andquality-related subjects. Visit our web site at http://www.asqmontreal.qc.ca/
|10 - Sustaining Members
|17 - Feedback / Pass It On
|6 - Voice of the Customer
|12 - ASQ News
|18 - Advertising Rates
1. Next Event
Building a Risk Management
Framework in 4 Steps
12505 Cote de Liesse
Dorval, Quebec
us on March 16 for a
presentation on risk management and business
Christian Dragnef is a Certified Risk Manager (CRM) and an Associate Member with the Risk Management Society (RIMS), and a certified ISO 27001 Auditor with BSI and IRCA. With a strong engineering background, he has over 15 years of experience in software development, software quality assurance, quality, and risk management. He has held several management positions in quality and product management with multinational organizations like Capgemini, Verint and TEKsystems. He developed the In4Risk methodology and software for asset-based risk assessments, offered globally through Sagenti Inc.
currently working as a strategic risk management and information
security consultant in implementing and auditing quality management and
security systems based on international standards (ISO 27001:2005, ISO
Supper and Parking are included.
Bring your business cards and be ready to network!
To register for any event or for more information on events please contact:
Sukhvinder Jutla at (450) 647-8092 or e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com
Mitchell Daudier at (450) 647-7830 or e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com
3. The Editor's Corner
By Michael Bournazian, Eng., Newsletter Editor
I would like to use my "corner" of the Newsletter this month to encourage any ASQ student members who are reading this to attend the events being organized by the ASQ Montreal Universities Student Chapter (for news on the next one as well as a review of the event from January 2011, see Section 11 below).
When I was studying in university (half my life ago!), opportunities to attend and participate in such events were very few and far between for my discipline of study (Metallurgical Engineering). My experience in my chosen field came mainly through summer jobs in the industry. Once I started permanently working in the Quality Management field (in 1998), I felt I had much catching up to do in order to make it the lifelong career I wanted.
One of the things I did was that I started attending the local Montreal ASQ meetings. Mainly, they gave me the chance to meet and interact with other individuals working in the Quality field, and obtain free training through the monthly presentations on different Quality-related topics.
As a secondary benefit, the meetings gave me the chance to improve my networking and interpersonal skills. This benefit cannot be understated: when I was student starting out, I personally found the art of "selling myself" very difficult. I knew what I knew and I was confident in that, but being able to effectively communicate that to complete strangers was a different matter. Typical interview questions such as "Tell me about yourself", "Why should I hire you?" and "What can you bring to the organization?" at the time seemed like "meaning of life"-type questions which rarely have a definitive answer. Having the knowledge is one thing, but being able to talk about it is something else. Over time, the art of selling Michael became easier with experience, and part of that experience includes my participation with the ASQ.
So at this point in your career, when you are still trying to gain knowledge and skills to make you a well-rounded person (and not just a well-round job candidate), events organized by the ASQ Montreal Student Chapter offer not only a chance to build your professional foundation, but your "character" foundation as well.
That makes for a better house to live in.
4. A Word from your Section Chair
2011: Year of the Entrepreneur
The Federal government has designated 2011 as Year of the Entrepreneur. It emphasizes the important role of PME in securing Canada's economic recovery, and recognizes the innovation Canadian entrepreneurs demonstrated during the recent global economic recession.
Last year, in the Newsletter's April issue, I wrote about the labour shortage that is expected in a few years. This includes entrepreneurs, especially here in Quebec, where we have fewer entrepreneurs than in the rest of the country. It is estimated that 25,000 entrepreneurs will retire between now and 2018, and that only 3,000 entrepreneurs from 30 to 44 years of age will be available to take over.
In my last year editorial, I was talking about highly skilled employees and that one solution to this expected labour shortage was to implement a Continuous Improvement culture. We also need to implement, in our society, a strong entrepreneurial culture by according more value to success, wealth generation and to innovation. As quality professionals, we can help change the culture and we can also help innovation progress in any organisation.
As very well demonstrated in a 2008 September Quality Progress article ("Geared Toward Innovation" by Soren Bisgaard), quality and innovation are strongly related: "When we labour to improve quality, in terms of design or delivery, we are engaged in innovation to maintain or gain market share. It might be an incremental improvement to the product or the process, or it might be a breakthrough change, but it is nevertheless an innovation."
5. Had You Come to the Last EventBy Eric Stern, ASQ Senior Member, CQA, Publicity co-chair
Had you come ... Rapid Technical Probelm Solving
Craig Hysong from Shainin presented the Shainin Red X Problem Solving method.
It cleverly exploits dichotomies of where the problem occurs and where is not, using quantitative measures and statistical hypothesis testing for solving problems in which the factors that cause problems may include unknown components.
The dynamic presentation of one example of analysis in each detailed step demonstrated intuitively the beauty of achieving maximum responses with minimum effort by using binary search techniques. It was the windshield wiper using a novel design that could not consistently meet dimensional coverage requirements. The systematic detective work lead to the discovery of the lack of motor shaft concentricity as the most important source of the problem. Verification of the potential contribution of the measurement errors was one important step not to be missed in that example.
Eric Hosking confirmed the very quick substantial return on investment from the application of the method at Pratt and Whitney.
For a thorough understanding of the technique one would have to take the training provided by Shainin, or at least study in more depth the material on the Shainin and the linked web sites.
Eric Stern, CQA, senior member, publicity co-chair, developmental coach and consultant at Expertech CMSC, expressing his own opinions.
For networking with local quality professionals explore these groups: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Quality_Montreal/ http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=90170
6. Voice of the Customer
By Raymond E. Dyer - ASQ CMQ/OE & CQA, Voice of the Customer Chair
While this article's title might remind some of you of John Steinbeck's 1937 novel "Of Mice and Men" and/or of Sidney Sheldon's 1997 novel "The Best Laid Plans", the original line (often paraphrased in English as "The best-laid plans of mice and men / Often go awry") comes from a poem written by Robert Burns in 1785 called "To a Mouse" (ref. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_a_Mouse). The lines read "The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men / Gang aft agley,".
So why this little preamble? Over the years, this expression has been a popular way of saying stuff happens that upsets even the best of intentions. I apologize for my temporary absence from the newsletter (Michael was very understanding in keeping my spot) and will try to resume my best intentions shortly. Fortunately, I'm surrounded by a very dedicated team of passionate Quality volunteers that keeps our ASQ mission and mandate alive and well.
The survey I was planning to send in November 2010 has now been delayed to April 2011. The questions are pretty much prepared but the challenge has been relearning the new tool ASQ has provided VOC Chairs to conduct such surveys. Once this survey is launched, you will likely be receiving a few reminders (e.g. via the e-newsletter, the general assembly, etc.) to participate. Please keep in mind, our aim is only to get your input and deliver the best services we can for you. In return, I plan to keep the survey as short and simple as possible. Thank you in advance for your understanding and participation.
7. Proposed Slate of Officers
By Inteaz Alli, Ph.D. FASQ, ASQ CQA & CHA, Nominating Committee Chair
In accordance with Sections 5.4 and 6.1 of our Operating Agreement, the Montreal Section 401 Nominating Committee comprising of N. Dickinson, R. Dyer, D. Tozer, and I. Alli (Nominating Committee Chair), proposes the following Slate of Officers for July to December 2011, Montreal Section 401:
Chair: Chantale Simard
Vice- Chair: William Wilson
Secretary: Hong Ping (Holly) Zhao
Treasurer: Mitchell Daudier
To nominate a different slate of officers, volunteer for a role on the various committees of the Section, or obtain further information, please contact Inteaz Alli at email@example.com; alternate nominations for officer positions can be made by petition of at least 10 members of the Section.
Certain other Committee Chairs must also be filled, so please indicate your interest. Please note that to hold a Section Officer or Leadership position, you must be a member of the Section in good standing.
8. 2010-11 Planned Events
By Sukhvinder S. Jutla, 2010-11 Program Chair
and location
will be confirmed as we progress into the year. Most events
are planned for Wednesday evenings and are held at the Hôtel
Montréal Aéroport - Airport. Watch
the Newsletter and our web site for further details.
Date Event Annual
Tournament TBD
Annual Golf Tournament
register for any event of for more information on events please
Daudier at (450) 647-7830 or e-mail at email@example.com
9. Welcome to our New Members
10. Sustaining Members
ASQ Montreal Section thanks our Sustaining Members:
11. Other
12. ASQ News
Pageau . . . 4 More to Go!!
Montreal Chapter 401 Member presenting at World Conference in May
to ASQ.org Coming
to Testify Before Congress on Baldrige
Call for Presentations
13. ASQ Montreal Section Education Program 2010-2011
Ph.D., ASQ CQE and SSBB, Education & Audit Chair
Having ASQ certification gives you an edge in the market and can significantly increase your income.
ASQ Certification often leads to higher paying employment. The money invested in education and certification increases chances of finding employment quickly in the down sizing environment we live in. People who take the section sponsored refresher courses, and spend at least twice as much time as spent in the classroom on self study, have an 80%, or better, chance of passing the examination on the first attempt.
Certified Quality Engineer Topics include: quality concepts, cost of quality, human resources, team formation and group dynamics, inspection, metrology, sampling, reliability, quality standards, quality audit, statistics, design of experiments, process improvement, liability, and modern management methods for improving quality.
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Topics include: quality concepts, cost of quality, enterprise wide deployment, business process management, project management, team formation and group dynamics, define, measure, analyze, improve, control, lean enterprise, statistics, design of experiments, and design for six sigma.
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Topics include: quality concepts, cost of quality, enterprise wide deployment, business process management, project management, team formation and group dynamics, define, measure, analyze, improve, control, and statistics.
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Topics include: quality concepts, quality planning, customer focus, quality standards, project management, cost of quality, team formation and group dynamics, human resources and improvement.
Certified Quality Auditor Topics include: quality concepts, team formation and group dynamics, management responsibility, audit objectives, audit preparation, audit conduct, audit reporting, sampling, and basic statistics.
Certified Quality Inspector Topics include: quality concepts, team formation and group dynamics, geometry, metrology, reading drawings, mechanical processes, statistical process control, inspection, and sampling.
Calendar and Registration Form
Questions? In house courses, etc.: David Tozer: (514) 694-2830, firstname.lastname@example.com
14. Executive Committee Meetings & Officers
Section Executive Committee (Leadership Team) Meetings are held at different locations, starting at 6 PM. The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for :
April 6, 2011
May 4, 2011
Consult the List of Your Executive
2010-2011 here
15. ASQ Certification & Recertification
visit www.asqmontreal.qc.ca/Certification/Exmdates.html
for exams dates.
16. Unemployed Member Dues
Unemployed ASQ members receive a discount on their membership dues based on consecutive years of membership.
Eligibility Criteria
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Download the 2010/2011 Unemployment Program Application (July 2010–June 2011 Membership Groups) (PDF, 78 KB)
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TIMELESS Season Finale Review: "The General" & "Chinatown"
BY The Screen Spy Team
Published 5 years ago
Last night's two-hour season finale was a wild ride, and that's putting it mildly. The Timeless team pulled out all the stops, giving us some closure but tossing in one helluva plot twist at the end that opens up a whole slew of possibilities for Season 3. If there was ever a show that deserved renewal based upon its season finale alone, it'd be this one.
Jaw-dropping endings aside, the Time Team was busy last night, traveling from Civil War-era South Carolina, where they worked to prevent Rittenhouse from altering the outcome of the war, to Chinatown in 1888 where a rescue mission went awry.
Along the way, all our burning Jessica questions were finally addressed; the Preston/Keynes family had a long overdue confrontation; Lucy, Flynn, and Wyatt continued to give us angst and all the feelings; we got some heart-wrenching Jiya moments; Mason and Agent Christopher solidified their status as Best Bunker Parents; and Emma proved to be just as unpredictable as ever. Suffice it to say: it's been a long time since I've enjoyed a season finale this much.
"The General" – part one of the season finale – kicks off with Emma's arrival in 1863 South Carolina, where she gives a Rittenhouse sleeper agent a cheeseburger, a book outlining the entire military history of the Civil War, and a mission: stop a Union raid.
Taking advantage of her absence in the current-day, Carol brings Nicholas to a graveyard, where she tells him to "quit thinking with your crotch," remember that Rittenhouse is about family, and that Emma's loyalty is fleeting. She underscores her message by showing Nicholas her mother Ruth's grave. Ruth was two when Nicholas left to run Rittenhouse, and it's clear that Carol's message hits home with him. If last night's episodes had to be summed up in one word, the theme would definitely be family.
In the bunker, Mason and Agent Christopher share their suspicions about Jessica's loyalty with the original trio, as Flynn is asleep. "Did you ever hear Flynn snore? Dude needs a CPAP . . ." (Just one of many Rufus one-liners gifted to us in the finale episodes of Season 2).
Wyatt takes the bunker parents' interference in his love life about as well as you'd expect, and doesn't let on that he's also uncertain of Jessica's loyalties. He confesses that she's pregnant, leaving Lucy in shock, but – of course! – the alarm goes off and the team scrambles to determine which part of history Rittenhouse has endangered this time.
They quickly pinpoint the basics, "We're going back to the Civil War again . . . yay!" Rufus quips, but Lucy stumbles to narrow it down further, thrown by the pregnancy news. "C'mon Lucy, defend your territory. You're a history geek," Flynn encourages, appearing just in time to help. Lucy pulls herself together, much to Flynn's delight ("'Atta girl, show 'em who's boss!"), and realizes that Rittenhouse is heading for the Combahee River Raid, which was led by Harriet Tubman. The Timeless writers use this opportunity to share some cool facts about Tubman, whose work as a Union spy was so infamous, she was nicknamed "The General," and whose bravery is even immortalized "across the pond," as Mason shares. It's a small moment in the midst of lots of plot-driven chaos, but it's a testament to just how clever the team behind Timeless is at sharing overlooked and fascinating and bits of history.
As the team preps for a ride back to 1863, Wyatt says goodbye to Jessica, and tries one last time to get some information on her brother, who died in the original timeline, but was miraculously cured from his childhood cancer in this one. She doesn't budge, and distracts him by discussing their baby, which it soon becomes clear no one on the Time Team even thinks is real. Thanks to his nap, Flynn's still not up to speed, "What's up with Captain Sunshine?", and the subject is tabled when they arrive in the 1860s to find that the regiment who was supposed to carry out the raid was killed by a Confederate army led by the Rittenhouse sleeper agent.
Harriet Tubman comes across the team, and they convince her to help them find the "Confederate spy" and save the Union's efforts. "We are not gonna lose this frickin' war," Rufus reassures her. Unfortunately, Harriet is also short a regiment, and so Lucy proposes that she and Flynn go find Colonel Montgomery (historically known for his part in the raid) and convince him to assist Harriet, while Wyatt and Rufus infiltrate a nearby plantation to uncover the sleeper agent. Wyatt is supplied with some plantation-owner clothes that, in a moment of levity, are identical to those KFC's founder wore. "I'd like some extra crispy chicken tenders, Colonel Sanders," Rufus requests.
Meanwhile, in 2018, Jiya has hacked Mason's records and discovered that the previous Lifeboat pilot, Stanley Fisher, had visions of his own which eventually caused him to be hospitalized in a psych ward. She insists upon visiting him, something Mason discourages until he realizes that it may help her save Rufus' life. Quickly we realize that Jiya is not the only person who loves Rufus beyond reason.
Stanley – who's definitely not completely with it – tells Jiya that she has to embrace her visions, and that if she hasn't yet seen the "forbidden colors," she will.
Back at Harriet's camp, we learn that Jiya isn't the only one who has visions. Harriet herself foresaw the arrival of the Time Team: "You were like angels, appearing out of nowhere. Like you were sent straight from heaven. But in my vision, you were stepping out of a giant metal ball. Go figure." Ummm, what?! Harriet Tubman has visions, too???
While Wyatt's busy introducing himself as "Rhett Butler" at the local plantation, Lucy is sticking it to Colonel Montgomery until he agrees to provide reinforcements for Harriet's raid. Wyatt and Rufus locate the Rittenhouse spy, but not before the man outs them as Union supporters, and a shootout ensues. Harriet handles things outside, killing a man who tries to tell her to "know her place," and proving once again that she's history's ultimate badass.
Wyatt handles the enemy fire with ease – and a modern weapon – declaring, "I can do this all damn night," while Rufus locates and burns the sleeper agent's book of Civil War history. They chase him out to the front lawn where Harriet gets the kill shot, and Lucy and Flynn have arrived with Colonel Montgomery's forces. There's a powerful pan away showing Harriet's true "place" in history – leading an army backed by freed slaves, Montgomery's men, and . . . the Time Team.
The fab four arrive back in 2018, and Jiya and Rufus decide to try and embrace her visions, while Lucy gives Wyatt an impromptu hug, putting aside all their latest angst. Honestly, none of us deserve her at this point; she's simply too good for this world. The genuine emotion behind her hug seems to rattle him a bit, and he even suggests to Jessica that it may be best for her to leave the bunker under the guise that she should have appropriate medical care while pregnant.
Turns out, Jessica doesn't like this suggestion, because when Wyatt wakes up in the middle of the night and can't find her, he hears the time machine being fired up and investigates. To his horror, Jiya's in the pilot's seat . . . with JESSICA holding a gun to her head. Wyatt races up the stairs to try to stop them, but he's too late, and THAT'S how part one ends!
Thankfully, the two episodes aired back-to-back, and so Clockblockers immediately saw the aftermath of Jessica's actions.
Rufus is infuriated, finally telling Wyatt something he's needed to hear for ages: "You are so worried about your stupid Lucy/Jessica soap opera that you forgot that there are other people here. Who matter to each other. Who love each other." Flynn essentially calls Wyatt an idiot, prompting Wyatt to attack him. Lucy tries to pull him off, and he accidentally hits her instead, causing her to run off and firmly ensconcing Wyatt in everyone's doghouse.
While the Time Team unravels, Jiya is taken to the new Rittenhouse HQ, where she is forcibly given a sleeping pill and expresses how deeply Jessica's betrayal cuts: "We watched an entire season of Vanderpump Rules together!" Carol, Nicholas, and Jessica toast to their success without Emma, who finally realizes that even a relationship with Nicholas can't elevate her beyond lackey. Jiya, never one to be a damsel in distress, pretends to have passed out in her cell, and then kills the Rittenhouse guard who checks on her by strangling him with a bedsheet. She makes a break for the Lifeboat and hops in while Emma shoots at her, damaging the time machine. Jiya is able to make the jump anyway, alerting the bunker, but can't stick the landing due to the mechanical issues.
With Jiya lost in time, the bunker immediately runs through protocol, searching through history to find ways Jiya may have tried to communicate with them. Lucy, ever brilliant, recalls a book that Jiya had become obsessed with once she started having visions, and sure enough, there is a photo of her in the book. It's clear that she's in San Fran's Chinatown in the 1880s, and even better . . . she's hidden a message in Klingon in the photo. Strangely, she tells them not to come for her, though she does leave the location of the Lifeboat. "Well the hell with that," Lucy declares, and they spring into action. Rufus and Mason follow Jiya's message to a random spot in the woods, were the Lifeboat has been overgrown by vines and left out in the weather for a hundred-plus years.
The engineers manage to restart the machine, and Rufus decides that the fab four are all going back, since he wants the extra manpower.
They arrive in Chinatown, and track the photo of Jiya to a local shop, where Emma, Jessica, Carol, and Nicholas, are hiding. Emma tries to shoot Lucy from her hiding spot, but Carol intervenes, and Emma finally loses her patience, shooting Carol instead. Nicholas Keynes is shocked (as are we all!), and Emma shoots him too, before escaping with Jessica in tow.
Wyatt and Flynn pursue the Rittenhouse runaways, while Lucy goes to comfort her mom and Rufus pumps the shop owners for information about Jiya. Carol confesses to Lucy: "I was so selfish. I took your sister away from you so that we could have more time. I should have told you sooner about your role in Rittenhouse. There is still so much you don't know about our family, about your father. It still belongs to you. All you have to do is take it. It's my last wish for you." Lucy is in shock, and infuriated that her mother's regrets are that she didn't indoctrinate her earlier, and yet . . . the audience is left to wonder. Is there more to Carol's deathbed confessional? Is there a future in which Lucy takes control of Rittenhouse and turns the tide?
We can't contemplate it too much, because Wyatt's having a final confrontation of his own as he catches up to Jessica. She explains that Rittenhouse raised her, saving her brother, giving her a purpose, and that they are her family. She tells Wyatt she would have killed the entire bunker but spared him, because she really is pregnant and he really is the father. "Then we're your family," Wyatt pleads, imploring her to think of their baby, but to no avail.
Rufus tracks down Jiya, where she's working in a saloon. Jiya's turned into a Harriet Tubman-level badass in her time away, which we learn has been three years. She tries to force Rufus out of the saloon and back to 2018, much to his confusion: "What are you hiding, do you have a hot Asian boyfriend now?!" but she then explains that in her visions, whenever she goes home, he dies.
Flynn doubles back for Lucy, who's still in shock over her mom's death. She asks if he and Wyatt tracked down Emma and Jessica and Flynn vehemently explains, "I don't give a damn about Wyatt. That's not why I'm here." It feels like he's about to confess to Lucy that he loves her, but before he can, Wyatt interrupts, much to the frustration of Flucy fans. It's another moment that's a testament to the Timeless writers' talent: if you had told me and the end of Season 1 that I would be frustrated with Wyatt and a fan of Flynn by the end of Season 2, I would never have believed it.
The Time Team reunites with Jiya, and there are elated hugs for almost everyone. "What, no hug? I'm practically family now," Flynn asks, prompting Rufus to reply "Yeah, the creepy uncle." Jiya is still refusing to leave, because her vision has shown her that Rufus dies when she does, but Lucy has reached her limit for the day and gives a rousing speech that culminates in the heartfelt declaration: "We're family. We're going home together." Rufus approves, noting, "That was like, better than the speech in Rudy."
In a great parallel, as the team figures out a way back to the Lifeboat, Mason and Christopher nervously wait things out in the bunker. "It's like walking around with your heart on the outside," Mason explains, as he talks about how much the team, especially Rufus, mean to him. "There's a word for that," comments Christopher: "Family."
Unfortunately, awful Emma is still on the loose, and is now the self-declared "bitch with the time machine," causing Jessica and some bodyguard goons to fall in line. They bust into the saloon, looking for Lucy, and Flynn and Wyatt decide to hold them off while everyone else makes a break for it. Jiya is still reluctant, but Lucy drags her along, only for the scene from her vision to unfold. Just as a Rittenhouse agent comes up behind Rufus to kill him, Jiya is able to shoot the man and save Rufus, something she never foresaw in her visions. They kiss, and we're elated, even though Emma's escaped and Jessica (shot by Flynn, but spared thanks to Wyatt's pleading) has, too.
The rag-tag group starts to exit the saloon, but Emma is hiding around the corner and starts shooting again, this time hitting Flynn and Rufus before taking off. Lucy has had enough, because she picks up a dropped gun and chases after Emma, much to Wyatt's terror. Flynn, severely injured, takes off after her. Wyatt and Jiya have their hands full with Rufus, whose injuries are much more significant than they first realized, and in a heartbreaking and shocking scene, Rufus dies in Jiya's arms. While we'd been forewarned of this ending practically all season, it that certainly doesn't make it sting any less.
Lucy manages to catch up to Emma and shoot her, knocking her down and giving Lucy the opportunity to finally confront the evil redhead: "What do you do to someone who has taken EVERYONE you love? My mother, my sister." She's sobbing and shaking and nearly can't bring herself to do it, but gathers her resolve and puts the gun to Emma's head. As horrified as we are for Lucy and all that she's lost, it's a bit cathartic to see Emma cornered and afraid for a change. Unfortunately, it's a short-lived moment, as the chamber is out of bullets and Emma quickly rallies with a smirk and then a smack down. She tussles with Lucy, clambering on top of her and beating her over and over again. Before things can get too gruesome, Flynn catches up to them, shouting for Lucy and chasing Emma off. Lucy grabs his gun and shoots repeatedly at Emma's fleeing figure, but is a terrible shot and emotionally incapacitated, sobbing in Flynn's arms as he holds her.
With this bleak outcome and without Rufus, the Time Team returns to the bunker. Christopher and Mason's joy at the sight of Jiya is short-lived once they catch sight of Lucy's bloodied face and realize that Rufus is dead. Mason in particular is distraught, declaring that he'll learn to the pilot the Lifeboat himself so that he can go back in time to save Rufus, as the others cannot return to a time where they existed. He and Jiya grieve together, while Lucy sits numbly icing her face.
Wyatt seeks Lucy out and declares, "This is my fault. All of it. I promised Rufus that I wouldn't let anything happen to him. I was supposed to protect him. And then I messed everything up. Just like I did with us." It's clear that guilt is eating at him, and that his emotions, put through the wringer thanks to baby mama drama of the first order, have hit their peak. But Lucy, gracious even in grief, reassures him that while he did mess things up with her, Rufus' death isn't on him, and that he managed to bring Jiya home safe, which is what mattered most to Rufus. Overwrought, and perhaps finally able to see clearly, Wyatt confesses, "I love you Lucy. You don't have to say it back. You don't have to say anything. I should have said it a long time ago, but I'm saying it now. Rufus wanted me to admit it. Wherever he is, if he's watching, he's saying 'It's about damn time." At this point, all of our emotions are a wreck, but we're not the only ones . . . Flynn sees them bonding from the around the corner, and walks away.
There's only a few minutes left in the end of Season 2 and if you think Timeless has thrown you every possible gut-punch and plot twist in the book, then you've clearly underestimated the show, because just as everyone is settling into their grief, the Lifeboat landing area starts to make a strange noise and a newer, nicer, SECOND LIFEBOAT arrives. The team is in shock, and scrambles for weapons as they surround the machine.
The door pops open and . . . FUTURE LUCY AND WYATT HAVE ARRIVED! Both look a little rough, with Wyatt sporting a full beard and Lucy in a Lara Croft-style outfit with her hair chopped chin-length. While everyone's minds are blown, Badass Lucy asks the stunned bunker, "You guys wanna get Rufus back or what?" and then the screen goes black.
Whew! There's a lot to unpack here! While we have just enough closure to survive should Timeless not receive a renewal, it's much more fun to debate what a Season 3 may bring.
The arrival of future Lucy and Wyatt means that the Time Team has obviously figured out a way around the rules of time travel which prohibit returning to a timeline where you already exist. This also opens a whole lot of possibilities: is this the Future Lucy who gave Flynn the journal? Can she go back and rescue her sister now? Why not just come back earlier and tip off the team to Jessica's double-agent status and prevent Rufus from dying? Who built the second Lifeboat and how did Wyatt and Lucy learn to pilot it? Are they together? Where is the rest of the team? What is Rittenhouse up to if Wyatt and Lucy are still on the run? Will Lucy ever take them over and destroy them from the inside? What happened to Wyatt and Jessica's baby? And WHAT THE HECK are 'forbidden colors?'"
There are dozens and dozens of questions that this latest revelation prompts, and my hope is that we get some answers in a Season 3! In the meantime, many thanks to the Timeless team for giving us such an incredible show, and to all of you Clockblockers for reading my recaps each week!


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Memoir Writing Workshop at Marshall
May 18, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
This event will be held at the Marshall-Lyon County Library. Additional events will be held throughout the county. Click here for more information.
Beginning Memoir: Finding the Story. Do you have a memory that shimmers in your mind? One that begs to be written? Do you find it difficult to get started? Through the use of prompts and free writes, we'll get those memories on paper. We'll talk about the basics of memoir and the details that bring them to life. You'll leave this class with at least three works in-progress and ideas for many more. This is a 4-hour session.
Angela Foster is a poet and memoirist who teaches creative writing at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis. Angela received a 2017 Loft Literary Center Excellence in Teaching Award. The New York Mills Cultural Center granted her a writing residency and she received a Minnesota State Arts Grant in 2017. Other awards and recognition include a hand-carved chair and the title "Bard" from the Cambria Eisteddfod competition in New Ulm, MN, a performance by the Petaluma Readers Theatre in California of her memoir piece, Brat, and the selection of a haiku written by Angela for "Poetry on the Sidewalk" at the Pine City library. Angela holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Nonfiction from Pine Manor College in Boston, MA. She served as co-editor of County Lines: 87 Minnesota Counties, 130 Minnesota Poets, published by Loon Feather Press (2008) and co-authored Farm Girls with her sister, Candace Simar, released by RivePlace Press in 2013.
This activity is funded in part or in whole with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
- Date:
- May 18, 2019
- Time:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Event Categories:
- Adults, Writers' Café
- Event Tags:
- author visit, class, Marshall, meet-up
- Marshall-Lyon County Library
201 C Street
Marshall, MN 56258 United States + Google Map
- Phone:
- 507-537-7003


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"Press '1' now to speak with cardholder services, as we have an amazing timeshare opportunity reserved for you. It comes with a warranty extension for your current automobile and includes a month of free prescription refills!"
Such a pitch may not cover the complete range of possible robocalls—I get pitched regularly by some company that wants to wash my home's windows—but it does cover the slimy basics of this swampy industry. Which, by the way, is booming.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released last week (PDF) shows a massive 4.5 million consumer complaints about robocalls in 2017, way up from 2016's 3.4 million. For every single month of the year, robocalls topped the list of "Do Not Call" violations, and they came in six common forms:
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
- Dropped call or no message
- Vacation & timeshares
- Warranties & protection plans
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
- Medical & prescriptions
Americans clearly don't want such calls. In addition to all the complaints, use of the "Do Not Call" registry has exploded since it was started in 2003. 10 million numbers were registered in the first four days after launch, and the registry now hosts 226 million active registrations.
After initially working well to deter unwanted calls, the problem has returned with a vengeance, thanks in part to super-cheap VoIP calling systems that make millions of foreign calls cost-effective (and unlikely to be halted by US law enforcement). These work in concert with digital calling systems that make it simple to automatically spoof caller ID numbers belonging to the victim's own area code. (I've personally seen plenty of these, so assuming that a "local" call is really local no longer works as a strategy to weed these out.)
And if you want to launch a targeted attack on an individual, it's not particularly hard to significantly disrupt their life with robocalls.
In response, the FTC has sponsored several "hackathons" with cash prizes that are aimed at producing better tech for identifying robocalls. Earlier this year, the agency also began releasing reported robocall phone numbers on a daily basis, which it hopes will help with these automated screening services. The FTC is also leaning on telecom companies to take a proactive approach to blocking, though this is tricky as telecoms don't want to incur liability for accidentally blocking legitimate communication.


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text: William P. Bill Greer, age 71, of Council Bluffs, Iowa formerly of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Bill was born May 2, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa to William and Kathryn (Christy) Greer. Bill attended St. Patricks Catholic School and graduated from the Missouri Valley High School. He served his country in the Air Force. Bill worked three years as a meat cutter for Hinky Dinky Grocery Store then forty-two years for Safeway Grocery Stores, the last twenty years in Denver, Colorado, he retired in 2001. In 2002, Bill moved back to Iowa to raise pheasants and quail. He was an avid turkey hunter and he enjoyed wood carving and fishing. Survivors include his children: Kerry King of Littleton, Colorado; Edward Ned Greer of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Nora Greer and Nate Faulkner of Burbank, California; granddaughter: Shaylee King; sister: Karen Harris of Omaha, Nebraska; aunt: Eugenia Greer of Missouri Valley, Iowa; sister-in-law: Daleth Greer of LaVista, Nebraska; nieces; nephews; great and great-great nieces and nephews, many cousins. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, sister Janice Hensley, brothers Bob, Joe and Eddy. A Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m. Thursday with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Military Honors by the Julius F. Muller American Legion Post #337 of Missouri Valley, Iowa. The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the Eagles Club in Missouri Valley following the committal service. The family request any memorials be made to the family which will be used for an education fund for Shaylee King. In Loving Memory Of William P. Bill Greer Born May 2, 1940 Iowa City, Iowa Entered Into Rest November 28, 2011 Council Bluffs, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday December 2, 2011 St. Patricks Catholic Church Missouri Valley, Iowa Celebrant Father Mike Berner Musician Lyle Waterhouse Music Selections Be Not Afraid In the Garden Going Home Casket Bearers Bob White Chad Greer Robbie Ratay Shane Thomas Darin Mann Dave Flores Honorary Bearers Tom Brown Todd Hoss Timmy Harris Dan Hensley Jimmy Myler Kirk Benedict Bill Hensley Brian Benedict Bobby Kelly Danny Kelly Terry Thomas Jared Hoss Steve Triplett Rick Harris Final Resting Place Mt. Carmel Cemetery Missouri Valley, Iowa


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As is true in so many other areas of life, the little things really do make all the difference—and it's amazing just how many of those little things can go wrong at home. Whether you have a stuck door lock, or a cracked windowpane, these minor annoyances can be a major hassle. Most of the door problems on this list won't require the services of a professional; with a few common materials, basic tools and a bit of ingenuity, you can fix them yourself.
Sticky Locks
It can be a real pain—a door that sticks every time it's closed or opened. However, hanging and re-hanging your door or planing the trouble spots can be very time consuming. For a quick fix, tape a piece of carbon paper along the sticking edge; open and then close the door, and the blue of the paper will pinpoint the problems. You can then plane or sand only the areas which need it, and this method can be used on the bottom, side and top of the door.
Squeaky Hinges
If the squeaking of your door makes you believe that you're in a haunted house, it's time to fix those hinges. Removing the hinge pin and adding oil is a temporary fix, but for a more enduring silence, remove the pin and coat it in lithium grease. Replace the pin and check the door's operation; it should work silently. You may even have to lubricate the other hinge.
Misaligned Door
If your bathroom door is binding at one corner, it can be a big problem in more ways than one. To repair it, close the door and check for clearance along the top and sides. See if the hinge mortises are of equal depth; if they aren't, put a shim under the hinge leave. Repeat as necessary until the mortises are even and the door can swing freely.
Off-track Sliding Glass Door
When your sliding glass door won't stay on track, it's more than an inconvenience, it's a safety issue. Fix it this way: Check to see if the rollers are adjustable, and adjust as needed. You should also check the metal guides, as they can be bent by daily use. Straighten them by pounding a correct-width wooden block in with a mallet.
Drifting Door
If there's a door in your house that always seems to swing open, the fix is easy. Remove one of the hinge pins and tap it lightly with a hammer so that there's a minor bend. Replace the pin; the bend will cause more friction, which will keep the door in the correct position.
Problems with your exterior and interior doors can be hard to see at first glance, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Sticking, squeaky and crooked doors can make your life more difficult but thankfully, almost every problem you encounter can be fixed with just the basic tools and some of the tips in this guide.
Crispin Jones is the writer for Vibrant Doors – for more information follow them on twitter https://twitter.com/vibrantdoors or check out their site www.vibrantdoors.co.uk.


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Burglary suspects cite 'Take What You Want' sign
CADIZ, Ind. — Two burglary suspects from Muncie reportedly told police on Monday they entered an unoccupied house after seeing a "Take What You Want" sign out front.
State police are crediting the alertness of Trooper J.T. Burns for the arrests of Shawn Simmons, 41, Muncie, and Jamie Evans, 42, who has addresses in Muncie and Middletown.
Burns noticed a car parked in front of an abandoned house in the 5500 block of Ind. 38, near the Henry County town of Cadiz, around 5 a.m. on Monday, after having seen no vehicles there earlier in the night, when the front door was closed.
After spotlighting the building, Burns saw the front door standing open, tools leaning against the house and a dolly in the front doorway.
One of the suspects, Evans, came out of the house and was detained by the trooper, who said a second male, Simmons, came out after the officer repeatedly announced his presence.
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While the suspects reportedly told Burns there had been a "Take What You Want" sign in front of the house, Burns and other officers say they found no such sign, but that they did locate a "No Trespassing" sign on the outside of the front door.
The property owner told police the suspects did not have permission to be in the house.
Simmons, of the 3400 block of East Race Street in Muncie, has a lengthy criminal record, including convictions for attempted armed robbery, receiving stolen property, domestic violence, false informing and resisting law enforcement, alongside pending charges including escape from home detention and visiting a common nuisance.
State police also said Simmons was wanted in Delaware County for failing to appear in child support court.
Evans, 2200 block of East Memorial Drive in Muncie and Crestwood Mobile Home Community, Middletown, also has a lengthy criminal record, including convictions for theft and burglary as well as pending charges of possessing and dealing methamphetamine.
Seth Slabaugh is a reporter who can be reached at (765) 213-5834 or email@example.com.