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NEW YORK: Krug Champagne has appointed M Booth digital AOR.
M Booth will be responsible for growing the brand's online community on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Josh Rosenberg, SVP and director of M Booth's FirstWordDigital practice, and Lauren Swartz, SVP and director of lifestyle, wine, and spirits, will lead the account.

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Using the concept created in The Purge, we follow a selection of people stuck outside during the Purge, one man is out for revenge, a young couple that break down and a couple of friends who didn't seem to know about the Purge. They all get targeted by the ruthless killers taking part in the Purge but they must join together to survive the night.
Will it be better than the first one? Looks like it
Will there be plot twists along the way?
How big will the body count be?
Will I Be Watching? Yes
Will You Be Watching?
My Anticipation Rating – 68%
Will It Be Number One In UK? – No


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Cell Phone Fire: How to Prevent the Next Mishap
Silas is a safety inspector involved in hazard and risk mitigation strategies. He holds a Master of Science in Safety and an MBA degree.
Lithium-Ion Battery Fire
Hearing about cell phone fires, thermal runaways on board aircraft, and catching fire while charging at home presents the unthinkable. Lithium-ion batteries present a vital future for energy storage that enable technology such as cell phone communication, electric automobile, and aviation jet aircraft such as the Boeing 787. Although lithium-ion batteries provide great success for several industries, safety concerns have emerged over time due to an unexpected battery fire.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (2020), over 300 incidents involving lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries carried onboard aircraft have reported several incidents. For example, in October 2020, a passenger's laptop began to smoke and ignited during the flight. The airplane diverted to the closest airport due to the inflight fire caused by the cell phone battery thermal runaway.
Next, in September 2020, two laptop batteries burned inside a passenger's checked bag during aircraft loading. The airline employee received a minor injury as a result of the battery fire. In August 2020, an airplane loading crew dropped a package containing a lithium-ion battery that caught fire and required an evacuation of the facility. Heinzman (2019) mentioned that poor manufacturing practices created the Galaxy Note 7 phone fires. Each example suggests awareness, and having a mitigation strategy will reduce the likelihood of an unexpected battery fire.
This article identifies lithium-ion batteries used for mobile devices may catch fire. Providing the background, battery overview, recommendations, and guidelines will prevent the battery hazard from injuring personnel and damaging property.
The probable cause of each fire involved the thermal runaway of a lithium-ion battery. Reports identify battery fires, although the consumer's information suggests that lithium-ion batteries won't explode or are highly unlikely to catch fire. Within the safety profession, we view safety by identifying the hazard and determining the level of risk. Hazards involve injury or damage to property, while the risk identifies an event's likelihood and severity.
Each of the fires involved lithium batteries that power laptops, cell phones, and e-cigarettes. Battery fires are unlikely and less severe when used in the proper method. However, battery punctures, cracks, and overcharging and under heat conditions present an increased probability and severity. Figure 1 provides a diagram of a rechargeable lithium battery design.
Battery Overview
Rechargeable Lithium batteries remain constructed by individually connected cells. Cells create electrical resistance using an electrolyte made up of a lithium salt solution to produce the energy to power devices. Ayub (2017) mentions that the resistance creates friction and develops into heat due to the chemical reaction. As the battery builds heat from the internal chemical reaction, extreme concerns evolve. Heat can react to a hazard that requires robust measures to decrease the likelihood and severity of a battery thermal runaway that results in a fire.
The heat caused by short circuits or mechanical issues creates thermal runaway problems resulting in a Li-ion battery fire. Battery fires require special provisions other than water to extinguish and smother the fire. Don't puncture a lithium-ion battery; as a result, it may create a fire. Watch the video below as a fire ignited after a forklift front tire rolls over the lithium-ion battery. The demonstration shows the likelihood and severity once the battery is punctured and crushed by the vehicle's weight.
Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Demonstration
Several options exist to reduce the risk associated with li-ion battery hazards include remedies to decrease a battery's likelihood of igniting into a fire hazard.
Ways to reduce the risk of a li-ion battery fire include checking the device for heat and looking for signs of a warped component or an oblong shape surrounding the battery housing. Next, unplug battery chargers from cell phones while not in the area or when unattended. A best practice involved unplugging cell phones from chargers at night and keeping the phone out of the bed linen. Heinzman (2019) mentions that a person should not leave a cell phone in a hot car as the heat may damage, short, and allow pressure to buildup, leading to the thermal battery runaway.
Lithium-Ion Battery Guidelines
Several guidelines exist to ensure devices that use a lithium battery remain safe for the consumer. The following dos and don'ts provide suggestions to reduce the risk associated with lithium-ion batteries.
- Don't puncture battery or drop creating a crack in the case
- Don't charge lithium-ion batteries while asleep or place the phone in bed with linens
- Don't leave an unattended lithium battery during charging
- Don't throw batteries in a fire
- Don't throw batteries in the recycle bin
- Discard batteries that are warped, hiss, bulged, or leak fluid.
- Only use a class D fire extinguisher to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. (Lithium metal reacts with water creating a hazardous condition)
- Unplug battery charger when the device remains unattended
- When charging keep the device away from flammable surfaces (locate on fire resistant surfaces such as concrete, stone, or metal surfaces.
Be Careful
Lithium-ion batteries provide power for several consumer devices such as cell phones. The lithium-ion battery volatile chemistry produces several safety concerns that require attention associated with the danger of a fire. Ayub (2017) mentions that energy density, high cycle life, and maintenance-free operation make the battery attractive to manufacturers although hazardous to the consumer. Therefore, battery dangers present concern while charging the devices in the house unattended.
- Ayub, I. (2017). Introduction to lithium-ion rechargeable battery design. https://www.edn.com/introduction-to-lithium-ion-rechargeable-battery-design/
- Federal Aviation Administration. (2020). Initial report to Congress on cooperative efforts to ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations for lithium batteries. https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2021-11/FAA_Report_to_Congress_re_Air_Transport_of_Lithium_Batteries_Cooperative_Efforts.pdf
- Hienzman, A. (2019). Why do phones explode? And how to prevent it. https://www.howtogeek.com/425488/why-do-phones-explode-and-how-to-prevent-it/
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Whilst the BBC's preoccupation with the lack of diplomatic progress in negotiations to bring about an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict is by no means new, as the few examples below show, the stagnated peace process theme has frequently been used as context by BBC journalists reporting on the current wave of terror attacks against Israelis.
"Violence does not come out of the blue. It has a context. Once again, the problem is the unresolved conflict between Palestinians and Jews. It is at the heart of all the violence that shakes this city." (Jeremy Bowen, BBC News website, 15/10/2015)
"The current violence stems from decades of unresolved conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. At its most basic, it is a fight over land and national rights.[…]
Peace talks aimed at ending the conflict by creating a Palestinian state alongside Israel have repeatedly collapsed over the years and many on both sides have lost faith in the process." (BBC News website, 22/10/2015)
"On the Palestinian side there is a persistent sense of resentment at continuing Israeli occupation which is intensified not just by the circumstances around the al-Aqsa compound but also by the widespread sense that the whole issue of the two-state solution has been allowed to drift off the international agenda.
It is hard to remember a time when so little diplomatic effort was put into the search for a solution to the long-running issue between Israel and the Palestinians." (Kevin Connolly, BBC News website, 5/10/2015)
One might therefore have expected to see some BBC reporting on a related story which broke earlier this month – as our colleagues at the CAMERA Snapshots blog have recorded.
"Palestinian Authority (PA) President and Fatah movement head Mahmoud Abbas finally admitted in an interview with Israel's Channel 10 on Nov. 17, 2015 that he had rejected an Israeli offer of Palestinian statehood and peace in 2008.
As the Times of Israel notes, the 2008 Israeli proposal had been previously reported but had not yet been acknowledged by Abbas ("Abbas admits he rejected 2008 peace offer from Olmert," Nov. 19 2015).
The PA president admitted that then-Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert presented him with a map that illustrated prospective borders of a future Palestinian state, with Israel giving up 93 percent of the West Bank (Judea and Samaria) and portions of eastern Jerusalem, in addition to all of the Gaza Strip. In the video-taped interview Abbas was asked by Channel 10 reporter Raviv Drucker about the Israeli proposal which included a swap for most of the nearly seven percent of the West Bank Israel planned to return.
"In the map that Olmert presented you," Drucker asked, "Israel would annex 6.3 percent [of the West Bank] and compensate the Palestinians with 5.8 percent [taken from pre-1967 Israel]. What did you propose in return?"
Failing to answer the journalist's question as to whether the PA made a counteroffer, Abbas stated that he rejected the Israeli offer "out of hand."."
Notably, despite its frequent promotion of the theme of a stalled peace process (and related negation of Palestinian agency or responsibility on that issue), the BBC apparently did not think this was a story its audiences needed to know about in order to "enhance" their "awareness and understanding of international issues".


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All Rob Newton wanted to do was get to work on time for his shift at KFI.
While KFI's very own anchor/reporter Rob Newton was on his way into to the station Thursday evening, he found himself suddenly sitting in traffic after some 50 vehicles took over all lanes on the Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Norwalk. Dramatic video taken by Rob shows vehicles performing stunts, including doughnuts and setting off fireworks.
The vehicles took over the 5 Freeway just before 10 p.m. Thursday night. The video shows people walking around the stopped freeway, filming the chaos while fireworks exploded under a freeway overpass.
By the time police arrived, all of the suspects involved in the takeover were gone. A multi-agency task force that includes personnel from the CHP, the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, has been setup to investigat the incident. California Highway Patrol Officer Marcos Iniguez of the Santa Fe Springs Area office said.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have information on the freeway 'takeover' to contact the CHP Santa Fe Springs area office at 562-868-0503, or email the information to him at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The woods are slowly burning out, making the stars glow brighter.
We are just ending a session of spooky, even gruesome stories about the creatures of the wild and those beyond the natural; from tales of leopards picking up dogs in the vicinity of where we are, to white carcasses haunting the jungle path we trekked up in the dark, a few hours ago. Some real experiences, some figments of imagination.
The jungle is eerily silent tonight. Just after it turned dark, we could hear the calls of the barking deer. We grabbed our torches and set out to see the jungle on a night trek, and sitting on a plateau in the middle of nowhere, I could hear the silence in my heartbeat. Not a bird chirping, not a deer moving, not a leaf falling. The silence was uncharacteristic, even for our friend who has seldom seen the world outside of this jungle. Either the leopard has made his appearance in the jungle, or the weather will be stormy tomorrow. There is not a single cloud in the sky, nor the slightest breeze in the air.
lets keep the suspense alive for some time,we will start our journey from the start.
So we rode our bikes to our secret destination. (click on the above link for the video )
a common cobra was rescued by my friend yogesh, so they had decided that they will take it to its natural habitat. The cobra was carried in a blue bag, as soon as we reached in the middle of the juggle, yogi opened his bag, this was not a great feelings as it was too dark and we were in a forest, to tell the truth this was a close encounter for me, all types of thoughts started popping in a head, what if it bites me? what if it bites someone else? would i scream? or this or that. it was scary,
but seeing the confidence on yogi's face the way he removed the snake, really mesmerized me.
(rescued cobra video - click on the link)
making our way into the dark forest we reached our camp site, which was a very beautiful location, by the lake. we took some rest and started clicking the beautiful sky which moved our hearts.
we could hear barking deer and insects.. we decided to take a walk more inside the jungle.
as we were walking by we saw one of the most beautiful creature. starring back at us with curiosity. may be thinking why they are starring at us or may be not
we also saw few other creatures too
making our way back to the base, in hope we would at least get a glimpse of a leopard, although it was not a complete disappointment. after few hrs we reached our base, we heard a leopard.
chatting about each others experience and about creatures and how to enhance our camera quality. indeed I learned so many things.
we didn't even realized and it was already 6 am
we had planned to leave but then someone saw a alligator swimming around
can this day can get more better than this. I don't think so
it was a lovely experience, one of a kind adventure which i wont be able to get again.
spl thanks to yogesh for making this possible .


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Osaka Shoe Pro Tour Limited
 The Pro Tour Limited was designed for speed and protection. This medium profile, lightweight shoe is designed to meet the needs of the modern, quick and agile players looking for extreme responsiveness from their footwear. The HEEL LOCK® System ensures stability during quick bursts and changes of direction.


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Michael Osborn-san at "Air Audio" (HANA UK distributor) has forwarded us another excellent review on HANA-UR(Umami_Red) by Alan Sircom-san in "Hifi Plus (Dec/2020,#190)
Following is Alan Sircom-san's comment.
Hana's reputation fine-sounding moving coil cartridges began with some extremely good value models that offered a glimpse of the high-end without the high-end prices. But the likes of the Hana ML left people wondering what a high-end Hana design might sound like... and the Umami Red gives you the answer.
In our test, Alan Sircom suggested that, "The Umami Red is that rare jewel in phono cartridges; a design that gives you both the sort of detail and precision of sound that presents whatever music you put on the platter with a laser-guided focus on the recording itself, and musical grace and passion."
He concluded that, "The Hana ML and MH gets you glimpses of what a really good cartridge can do. The Umami Red gives you the complete picture...
This is truly top-tier LP replay!"


text: Create a Healthy Learning Environment for Students Germ-Resistant Screen The Germ-Resistant Screen is empowered by a multilayer coating of the non-toxic, enduring nano ionic silver agent that kills most germs accumulating on screen surfaces and prevent cross-infection or epidemic in classrooms. The ionic silver's antimicrobial feature remains effective even after thorough cleaning or long periods of use. * TUV Test Confirmed TUV is the world's leading inspection and verification company, providing internationally approved testing services to verify product quality and performance. Placing our trust TUV's best-in-class facilities and world-recognized integrity, we had their experts rigidly evaluate the screen's antimicrobial efficacy. Proved by the JIS Z 2801:2010 testing methods, the result shows that BenQ's AG+ Screen can effectively restrain the microbial growth of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. To maintain antimicrobial efficacy, please frequently wipe your touch screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth moisturized with a neutral detergent. Click for the TUV Test Report Smart Eye-Care Solution The Smart Eye-Care solution can function intuitively with the help of the embedded motion sensor. For a smooth and comfortable viewing experience, RP654K will automatically activate Flicker-Free and Low Blue Light features by detecting the movement of users close to the screen. *For Android devices, BenQ's RP654K will automatically set screen backlight to a comfortable setting instead of switching to the Low Blue Light mode. TÜV-Certified Low Blue Light Technology Blue light emissions from displays may cause adverse health effects such as macular degeneration or disrupted melatonin secretion. BenQ's Low Blue Light technology minimizes blue light exposure and allows for healthier time spent in front of the display, helping you create the best and most comfortable viewing experience for you and your students. More About BenQ Low Blue Light TÜV Rheinland Certificate With Flicker-Free Without Flicker-Free TÜV-Certified Flicker-Free Technology Flickering, which is the main cause for eye strain and visual fatigue, is the result of rapid change of bright backlight, a common phenomenon in most displays using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) that turns the backlight on and off quickly in order to control the display's level of backlight brightness. BenQ's Flicker-Free technology is meticulously designed to remove LED backlight flickering while providing a zero-flicker viewing experience. This effectively reduces CVS-related eye problems and alleviates discomfort caused by looking at the screen all day. More About BenQ Flicker-Free TÜV Rheinland Certificate With Anti-Glare Without Anti-Glare Anti-Glare Display Screen glare can cause reflected images on the screen, making it challenging for students to see, take notes, and remain focused. The RP654K's anti-glare glass surface can effectively reduce reflections, freeing students from excessive squinting with more legible text and clearer images, avoiding eye strain and facilitating more effective instruction. Foster Active Learning & Collaborative Interaction EZWrite 4.1 : An Easy and Fun Annotation Solution Intelligent Handwriting Recognition The RP654K's handwriting recognition feature allows presenters to simultaneously convert written text, numbers, forms, and drawings into legible materials without having to switch modes while effectively facilitating smooth teaching flow. Video Recording RP654K comes with the video recording feature that allows teachers to record lectures for class preparation or review purposes. MS Office Compatibility EZWrite 4.1 is compatible with Adobe PDF and other MS Office software, which can make class preparation and loading teaching material more efficient. Data-to-Go Save annotations as .pdf or .png files and share them as review materials through e-mails, QR code, print, USB drive, IFP's internal memory. Floating Toolbar EZWrite 4.1's floating toolbar is compatible with any input source and Android™ applications. The floating on-screen menu lets you immediately access a range of functions, including recording, print screen, screen capture, eraser, pen and whiteboard. Tool Box Tool Box is the all-in-one place that offers a wide range of useful teaching tools, including calculator, geometry, and team post to facilitate truly interactive lectures. Wireless Solution for Seamless Collaboration InstaShare is the software designed for seamless wireless presentation and collaboration during lectures. It allows the smooth streaming of visual, audio files and Full HD quality videos. Users can also mirror content from mobile devices, and invite up to 16 participants for seamless collaboration. 20-Point Multi-Touch Interactivity As the leading pioneer on the market, the RP Series supports multi-touch capability up to 20 points, allowing more students to participate in discussion and highly engaging activities at once. Facilitate Teaching Flow with Friendly Design Integrated Front-Facing Speaker and Pen Tray RP654K integrates the repositioned audio speakers with the screen-length pen tray. The two front-facing,16W speakers create better sound transmission and bring more audiovisual enjoyment to interactive learning. The pen tray offers a handy place to keep IFP stylus and other tools that help enrich and smoothen presentations, providing fast access and avoiding needless interruption. Account Management System for Personalized File Management BenQ's IFPs support multi-account management through NFC technology, which allows users to directly access their personal system-setting and folders by simply scanning ID cards with the built-in sensor, as well as easily lock screens when not in use. AMS also offers instant access to major cloud storage services without having to enter password. NFC Pen With a simple tap of the NFCPen at the sensor, you can instantly activate the EZWrite 4.1 annotation app, and begin to annotate with different colors. Built with NFC technology, the NFCPen is battery-free and doesn't require device pairing. It is also waterproof while being able to withstand long-term use. Front Buttons The front buttons, including Power, Home, Back, Setting, and Volume, further enhance the convenience of using IFPs and help teachers easily control the pace of lectures. Instant Plug and Play RP654K can save you from the hassles of complicated setup. Simply connect to a PC via USB and you're all set to deliver compelling IFP touch-enhanced lessons. Parental Control BenQ IFPs come with website control feature that blocks certain websites by configuring proxy server settings, which is useful for preventing students from accessing inappropriate content. Maximize Flexibility in Teaching through Open Sharing Multiple Multimedia Device Connectivity RP654K offers multiple ports, including 6 USB ports, slot-in-PC port, HDMI 2.0 and an HDMI out for enhanced performance and screen extension. Additionally, the repositioned side IO ports make plugging cables more convenient while avoiding any visual distraction. Multi-Platform Compatibility The Interactive Flat Panels can work seamlessly with a wide range of computing and mobile devices running most major operating systems, from Windows to Mac, Linux and Chrome, through its plug-and-play feature. Recommended Apps through "BenQ Suggest" RP654K incorporates several recommended Android apps into BenQ Suggest, which further expand the IFPs' potential by simplifying app updates and downloading in the future. Hassle-Free Display Management With cloud features, BenQ DMS combined Device Info and Management, Apps Management and OTA (Over-the-Air) Update to provide you an ultimate device management solution for your productivity. Device Info and Management Remotely control your displays with DMS Cloud via Internet. It's an effective way to lower TCO and energy consumption for your operation. Apps Management Install Android™ apps for a selection of displays through our cloud server. DMS Cloud is designed to save you the hassles of repetitive manual installation work. OTA (Over-the-Air) Update Upgrade the latest BenQ firmware for your displays through our OTA Update support and keep them running smoothly at all times. More Features DMS Local DMS Local is a Device Info and Management software based on windows OS. For users who would like to control your displays remotely via LAN, you can download DMS Local software for your operation. MDA (Multiple Display Administrator) For users who would like to control your displays remotely via RS232, you can download MDA software for your operation.


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Wallpaper Sea Boat
Went to Algarve and took this photo of a boat crossing the ocean. Like it's minimalism and think it's nice for a wallpaper so I decided to share it. The wallpaper has a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels and can be downloaded by clicking here or by clicking the picture bellow.
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Airbnb In Kansas City; 'We Shall Not Be Moved'
Cities across the nation are dealing with the effects of Airbnb, and Kansas City is one of them. Is the in-home hospitality service changing your neighborhood?
Plus, the Coterie Theater is putting on a production called 'We Shall Not Be Moved.' Whether it's a department store in 1960, or a football field in 2017 . . . how civil rights protest has and hasn't changed.
- David Hudnall, staff writer, The Pitch
- Chelsea Boren, Airbnb host in Westport
- Laura Spanjian, policy director, Airbnb
- Jeff Church, artistic director, Coterie Theater
- Darrington Clark, actor
- Khrystal L. Coppage, actress


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ERIC Number: ED481978
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 2002-Mar
Pages: 31
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A District Leader's Guide to Relationships That Support Systemic Change.
Balch-Gonzalez, Margaret
This booklet briefly presents some of the results of a study of the relationship between school districts and "reform support organizations" (RSOs). RSOs include a range of public, quasi-public, private for-profit, and private nonprofit organizations that seek to engage or are engaged by school districts in systemic reform efforts. The study looked at why districts chose to partner with an RSO, the nature of the engagement, expectations and interim results, key factors in the development of a relationship that promotes transformation, and elements of the interaction that lead to sustainable improvement. The full study--"Reforming Relationships: School District, External Organizations, and Systemic Change" (Kronley, R.A., & Handley, C., n.d.a.)--is available at www.schoolcommunities.org/portfolio. This booklet briefly discusses key elements of a successful RSO/district relationship, early signs of success in the RSO/district relationship, and other important issues for RSO/district relationships. It also contains lists of questions to ask about external reform support partnerships before engagement, following implementation to check on progress and outcomes, and for sustaining the reform. Several brief case studies are also included. (WFA)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, Comprehensive School Reform, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Leaders Guides, Nongovernmental Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations, Partnerships in Education, Public Agencies, Relationship, School Districts
School Communities That Work, 895 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003. Tel: 212-375-9627; Fax: 212-375-9427. Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Brown University, Box 1985, Providence, RI 02912. Tel: 401-863-1897; Fax 401-863-1290; Web site: http://www.schoolcommunities.org.
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: Rockefeller Foundation, New York, NY.; Ford Foundation, New York, NY.; Carnegie Corp. of New York, NY.
Authoring Institution: Brown Univ., Providence, RI. Annenberg Inst. for School Reform.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Note: Adapted from "Reforming Relationships: School Districts, External Organizations, and Systemic Change" (Robert A. Kronley and Claire Handley); see EA 032 659.


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Join the Knights Online...No fees until after Dec 2022
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Council 8086 top in the State of Florida
Council 8086 had quite a day at the State Convention. Due to the virus, this year's convention was held virtually, with an open session that was live streamed.
COUNCIL 8086 was named COUNCIL OF THE YEAR for Division 3 – the largest division, for councils 151-members plus.
That was one of 10 awards we received. In addition, the state played our KNIGHTS SHIELD video put together by a Supreme video crew following Mass.
We also received first place in large councils for:
Community Activities
Life Activities
Publicity Activities
For State Service Projects (open to all councils), we received first place in:
We also won Altar Server of the Year (13-18) for the Orlando Diocese (Ryland Brady)
In addition, we took second in Vocations and Tootsie Rolls (per council), and third in Tootsie Rolls (per member).
This is due to all of our hard work!
Fr. Matthew Mello was born in New Jersey and moved to Florida in 1974. He was ordained to the Priesthood in December of 1987. He comes from Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Merritt Island, Fl
Check out what we have done
November 5th Veterans and family invited. We need Knights to help with this event. Contact is you want to help. Tickets go on sale in October.


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Eurosport is a European sports network owned by Discovery Inc. Based on subscription mode, Eurosports include sports like Football, Motorsport, Tennis, and Basketball. If you are a sports lover and Apple TV user, Eurosport is a must-have app on your streaming device.
Eurosport on Apple TV
By using the App Store, you can install the official Eurosport application on your Apple TV 4 and Apple 4K. Earlier versions like Apple TV 3, 2, and 1 cannot access this service due to the lack of app store support. One of the best things about Eurosport is that you can manage your subscription within the app. To subscribe or cancel the subscription, you don't have to visit its site.
How to Install Eurosport on Apple TV
(1) Connect your Apple TV to WiFi and open App Store.
(2) Search for the Eurosport Player application.
(3) Install the Eurosport app and open it.
(4) Click on the Subscribe option and choose the pass on the next screen.
(5) Now, create a new Eurosport account and proceed to the payment process.
(6) Once the payment is confirmed, sign in to your iTunes account and click the Buy button.
(7) If you bought the subscription on the website, click the Sign In button and sign in with the subscribed account.
(8) If you bought the subscription on the smartphone app, click on the Restore Purchase button.
(9) A confirmation message stating that the purchase is restored will appear on the screen.
(10) Now, you can watch all the sports events on your Apple TV.
Alternate Way
If you don't want to install the application, you can use this alternate method. In this method, we are going to use the Airplay feature.
(1) Connect your iPhone/iPad to the same WiFi network as your Apple TV.
(2) Open Control Center and select the Screen Mirroring option.
(3) Now, your iOS device will search for the Apple TV. When it is detected, tap on it.
(4) When it is successful, your iOS device screen will be mirrored to your Apple TV.
(5) Then, open the Eurosport app. If you don't have the app, install the app from the App Store.
(6) Sign in with your account and play any sports match.
(7) It will appear on your Apple TV.
You can use this method for Apple TV 3rd Gen and older devices where you can't install apps manually.
Note – Eurosports is also accessible through the web version. But, the lack of Web browser on Apple TV means, you can't access that method.
These are the two simple ways to watch Eurosports content on your Apple TV. For a better experience, we recommend you to install the native application on the streaming device. If you have any queries about Eurosports, please tell us in the comments section.
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It's no secret that in the past year, the words "customer experience" and "customer engagement" have become more prominent. As companies become better acquainted with their customers, their goals and expectations, the better they can tailor the way they deliver information, develop products and otherwise engage with their users.
Is 2012 the Year of Customer Experience?
With mobile devices becoming more affordable and accessible, brands can fit in the palm of their customers' hands. As well, the rise of social media has made customers more comfortable approaching companies with complaints and compliments.
But what exactly will 2012 bring that will make it the year of customer experience?
Mobile, Social
During his keynote at the Customer Engagement Technology World 2011, David Berkowitz, vice president of Emerging Media at 360i, listed social context and personalized recommendations in his top 10 Mobile Social Trends. Customers will use these enhancements to find information in real time.
Learning Opportunities
Forrester is currently soliciting suggestions for customer experience predictions for 2012. So far, comments point to more personalization as a way for customers to customize their online transactions as they travel, shop or use mobile applications.
Localization, Transactional
On Aprimo's blog, they turn to how shoppers planned to spend Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the tools they'd enlist in their pursuit for discounts and deals to make the case of customer experience. For many, tablets and smartphones would be used to compare prices, to track product availability and even to make purchases from their device. As a result, Colleen Pettit, director of digital and email services with Aprimo, says that such trends mean that
as marketers, we need to reach out across all channels with integrated messages that engage prospects and customers wherever and whenever they are ready to buy."
Of course, we must wait for 2012 to really understand how and if brands will leverage the customer experience. With only a month left before the new year, companies of all sizes are strongly encouraged to revisit their mobile strategies, customer relationship management tools and social media policies.


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"That's the problem," he said. I looked down at my legs. I was sitting on a physical therapy table with my legs outstretched on the tabletop. I couldn't see what he could see. He pointed to the concave shape of my inner thigh. "Your leg has atrophied."
What?!? Atrophy might describe an old lady … maybe someone who's in her late 80's and immobile. Not me! When I thought that I could speak without crying, I interrupted him with questions. "Is my other leg atrophied?" Yes, he said. Later that evening I would sob with Jody.
How could that be? Exercise has been a priority for me and after getting my knees replaced, I continued to exercise at least 5 days a week, whether it be aqua pool jogging, biking, or Pilates reformer. During my workday I piled on steps from walking the plant floor.
Over a month ago, I had graduated from physical therapy following my last knee replacement. What brought me back to the doctor was a constant pain where my IT band ended near the knee. My knees were terrific, but this new pain was causing me to limp.
What I learned is that all the exercising that I was doing was great, but my quads needed strengthening. If my quads were stronger, then the IT band wouldn't have to work so hard. I needed to get my quads to fire.
I was introduced to Blood Flow Restriction Therapy. The physical therapist put a band similar to a blood pressure cuff on my upper thigh and pumped it up. This stopped the blood from flowing into my leg. I then did straight leg raises, quads over roll, and knee extensions. What this did was engage my quad muscles.
After two sessions with blood flow restriction therapy I was no longer feeling any pain.
I recently graduated from physical therapy again. I purchased a blood flow restriction band to continue the exercises at home. My goal is to climb Mount Fuji on our Japan trip this summer. No atrophy allowed.


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Happy Friday everyone! I know it was a short week but lordie did it feel long. It was a bit of a rough one for me so I'm grateful that it's Friday. I'm planning to spending the weekend cleaning my apartment, doing some cooking, working and reading Gloria Steinem's biography. I'm really looking forward to it.
Here are a few bright blog spots I enjoyed through my week:
- I'm craving the vegan pineapple coconut banana bread featured over at Joy The Baker.
- These winter and summer fruit posters would be amazing in a modern, all white kitchen.
- For all you mummies with kids heading back to school, why not pack their lunches with a little note?
- Pinwheel art? Amazing! Seriously!
- Love these paper treasures from Poppies for Grace.
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Our "Sweat Sound System" 2nd birthday bash + local showcase is officially one week away!! Mark your calendars for what is sure to be a radical night of live music, art, cupcakes and warm fuzziness. It's May 11th if ya don't know…
This weekend at Circa Saturdays, we're celebrating CIRCA DE MAYO!! We've got piñatas filled with drink tickets and other treats, free tequila shots 11-12, a guest set by DJ Jimmy James and the upstairs dance fiesta you know and love. No cover as always!!
Also, voting time is about to end for the New Times "Best of Miami" poll. Please vote Sweat as "Best Record/CD Store", Churchil's as "Best Rock Club" and Circa Saturdays as "Best Dance Club" if you have a minute. Thanks in advance!!
Lolo + the Sweat crew
(If your event is not in here send one email to lolo [at] sweatrecordsmiami [dot] com with all the info. It's that simple…)
FRIDAY, May 4th @ THE STANDARD: DJ Hottpants and Oly start your weekend off right spinning an eclectic mix in the bar room!! Plus snacks, drink specials and more. 8pm to midnight, no cover. 40 Island Ave. (on the Venetian Causeway)
FRIDAY, MAY 4th @ PS14: WVUM Generators and Loop present a live performance by DAEDALUS!! He's a Sweat fave so check it out. Plus, more live goodness by locals Hydroplane, PG-13, Portable Sunsets and Skymall, and DJs Matt Cash, Plot and Mr. Brown. Listen to WVUM 90.5 FM for ticket giveaways. 10pm, $10, 18+. 28 NE 14th St. Advance tickets at epoplife.com
FRIDAY, May 4th @ PAWN SHOP: Revolver has relocated to the Boutique Lounge at the Pawn Shop with residents Lazaro Casanova, Lauren A and more. Boutique Lounge alleyway entrance only – 1 Ct. and 13th St. Downtown Miami. myspace.com/clubrevolver
SATURDAY, MAY 5th @ CIRCA28: Come celebrate CIRCA DE MAYO at Circa Saturdays!! We've got piñatas filled with drink tickets and other treats, free tequila shots 11-12, a guest set by DJ Jimmy James and the upstairs dance fiesta you know and love. Resident DJs Ray Milian, Parker, Johnnylove and Jay soundtrack the rest of the night. Drink specials all night. Brought to you by Lauren Reskin of Sweat Records and friends. No cover, 21+, doors at 10pm. 2826 N Miami Ave. www.myspace.com/circasaturdays
SATURDAY, MAY 5th @ CHURCHILL'S: New Art School present ANAL CUNT with Otto Von Schirach, Creeping Jimmy and more TBA. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.newartschool.net
SATURDAY, MAY 5th @ PS14: Switch presents live performances by Outereach and The Jean Marie, plus DJs Danny Ashe and Par. 28 NE 14th St.
MONDAY, MAY 7th @ LOVEHATE: Check out The Lonely Hearts Club, hosted by Mr. Misery and The Colonel. Edwin Adams and Mr. Brown kick it ooold skool spinning jazz, blues, soul, hip hop and beyond. Doors at 9pm, 423 Washington Ave.
TUESDAY, MAY 8th @ GOLD COAST ROLLER RINK: Roll Out is back! After a series of fires, the rink is back to it's retro-fabulous self. DJs Lolo, Hottpants and weekly guests spin classic skate jams and new-skool favorites. Plus: weekly movies, full bar, arcade games, nachos, neon lights and everything you'd ever want from a cheesy roller rink!! 8pm to midnight only, $3 cover. 2604 S. Federal Hwy. myspace.com/rainbowsk8tuesdays
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th @ STUDIO A: Studio A presents a live performance by hip hop legend KRS-ONE with guests ¡MAYDAY!, Wreckonize, Major League, ArtOfficial and DJ Artime. 8pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th @ JAZID: Check out GRAND GROOVE… Funk, hip-hop, soul and rare grooves provided by DJs Mr. Brown, Sire Esq., Lumin, Kems and guests. No cover + weekly drink specials! 10pm to 3am, 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.
THURSDAY, MAY 10th @ STUDIO A: Studio A presents a special live spoken-word performance by the legendary JELLO BIAFRA (Dead Kennedys)!! All ages, $12 at the door, 8pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com
THURSDAY, May 10th @ LOVEHATE: The Money Shot party has moved to LoveHate with DJs Tom Laroc and DJ Contra. 423 Washington Ave. Miami Beach. For more info email firstname.lastname@example.com
FRIDAY, MAY 11th @ CHURCHILL'S: Sweat Records + Churchill's present SWEAT SOUND SYSTEM – a local art + music showcase AND Sweat's 2nd birthday party!! New art on display by Helena Garcia (helenagarcia.com) and Ross Ford (rossfordart.com), and live performances by PG-13, Raffa + Rainer (it's also Raffa's birthday!) Humbert, Animals of the Arctic, Dyslexic Postcards, Le Fantome, Stay Hitt, The JeanMarie, The Curious Hair, Boy Prostitute and Roly O!! Plus, a super-duper musical custom cupcake-cake by Sticky Fingers Cupcakes, and vendors on the patio including Pink Ghost, Rag Trade and more!! 18+ welcome, $7 cover goes straight to the bands. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. Miami. myspace.com/sweatrecords
SATURDAY, MAY 12th @ DIANA LOWENSTEIN FINE ARTS: Come see the new solo show by awesome Miami artist FEDERICO NESSI!! "Spiritual Cramp" features photography, video, installations, glittering birds and more. Opening reception 7.30 to 10, after party at Circa Saturdays at Circa28 featuring a special DJ set by the artist. Exhibition on view May 12 through July 21st. 2043 N Miami Ave. www.dlfinearts.com
SATURDAY, MAY 12th @ SHAKE-A-LEG: Books & Books present literary provocateur CHUCK PALAHNIUK reading and discussing his new book "Rant: An Oral Biography of Buster Casey." TICKETS REQUIRED. You will receive one (1) ticket with the purchase of one (1) copy of Rant from Books & Books. Seating guaranteed until 7.15pm. His talk will be followed by an autographing. Only those books purchased at Books & Books will be eligible for signing. 7.30pm at the Historic Coast Guard Hangar at Shake-A-Leg. 2620 South Bayshore Drive (next to Monty's). Coconut Grove, 33133. www.booksandbooks.com
SATURDAY, MAY 12th @ PS14: Switch presents COUP D'ETAT 12 with live performances by The Waterford Landing, Dance Jenny, Dino Felipe, PG-13 and Call It Radar with DJs Par, Hottpants, AS1 and DS363. 28 NE 14th St.
TUESDAY, MAY 15th @ STUDIO A: STUDIO A: Studio A presents a live performance by OURS (full band performance) with opening act April Bauer. $15, 8pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com
THURSDAY, MAY 17th @ AMENDMENT XXI: EveInterrupted.com and Admix present SMEAR: Rip Her To Shreds, an all-girl art party!! Featuring a ive performance by The Righteous Devices, giveaways, poetry by Crystal McAdams, live drawings by Pookah, dancing, drinking, music by DJ Heather Holiday and DJ D-Lokx, plus art by Tabatha Mudra, Janette Valentine, Kristin Currier, Denise McMorris, Mikelle Moore and VAM. 7pm to midnight, 190 NE 46th St. www.eveinterrupted.com
FRIDAY, MAY 18th @ STUDIO A: Check out the record release and video premier party for the SPAM ALL-STARS!! Their new album "Electrodomesticos" is funktastic so come out and celebrate and see them live!! They never disappoint… $10 in advance, doors at 10pm and the first 50 people to arrive get a free CD!! 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com, www.spamallstars.com
FRIDAY, MAY 18th @ NORTH BEACH BANDSHELL: Check out SIDESTEPPER live!! "Bogota meets London in this fusion of Afro-Colombian rhthms and UK dub." With Lanzallamas Monofonica. 7pm, 7275 Collins Ave. www.rhythmfoundation.com
SATURDAY, MAY 19th @ PS14: Switch presents Zombie Prom #1 with Otto Von Schirach, Yarlen, Doormouse, Skymall, Nastie, Boy Prostitute, Finesse & Runway, Deafcaxxx, Phoenix Nebulin, Seprenthorn and The Mutiny plus DJs Doormouse, Dracula's Daughter, Lady Anime, Par and DS363. 28 NE 14th St.
SATURDAY, MAY 19th @ CARNIVAL CENTER: International new bossa superstar BEBEL GILBERTO performs live!! 8pm, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. www.carnivalcenter.org
SATURDAY, MAY 26th @ CIRCA28: Circa Saturdays is proud to present the official homecoming show for MJ aka John Hancock of AWESOME NEW REPUBLIC!! He's back in Miami and ready to make you DANCE. Plus, resident DJs Ray Milian, Parker, Johnnylove and Jay play all the tracks YOU want to dance to. Drink specials all night. Brought to you by Lauren Reskin of Sweat Records and friends. No cover, 21+, doors at 10pm. 2826 N Miami Ave. www.myspace.com/circasaturdays
SUNDAY, MAY 27th @ POMPANO BEACH AMPHITHEATER: BLOC PARTY live!! Tickets through Ticketmaster. 8pm, 1806 NE 6th St. Pompano Beach. www.fantasma.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 1st @ BANK UNITED CENTER: [Rescheduled Date] Ohhh yeah… Check out the one and only TOOL, live!! 2555 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. www.toolband.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd @ CIRCA28: Matt of MiamiMusicGuide.com aka DJ CNTRL rocks the decks before heading out on his summer travels!! Plus, resident DJs Ray Milian, Parker, Johnnylove and Jay play all the tracks YOU want to dance to. Drink specials all night. Brought to you by Lauren Reskin of Sweat Records and friends. No cover, 21+, doors at 10pm. 2826 N Miami Ave. www.myspace.com/circasaturdays
SATURDAY, JUNE 9th @ CULTURE ROOM: BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB live with special guests THE HORRORS!! Doors at 8pm, tickets $18 via Ticketmaster. On sale Saturday, March 17th. www.cultureroom.net
SUNDAY, JUNE 17th @ STUDIO A: Studio A presents a live performance by MIKA. More details soon. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com
MONDAY, JUNE 18th @ STUDIO A: Studio A presents a live performance by BATTLES. More details soon. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20th @ STUDIO A: Studio A presents a live performance by THE CASUALTIES with opening acts A Global Threat, Time Again and Modern Day 84. $12, 7pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd @ STUDIO A: Studio A presents a live performance by VOXTROT. $10, 8pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd @ STUDIO A: Studio A presents a live performance by LONGWAVE with opening act Jacob Miller. $15, 8pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com
SATURDAY, JULY 14th @ MIZNER PARK: Ladies and gentlemen… witness a live performance by the one and only MORRISSEY!! If you've never seen Moz, former lead singer of legendary band The Smiths and solo artist in his own right, now is your chance!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. Mizner Park Amphitheater – 590 Plaza Real. Boca Raton, FL 33432
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8th @ SOUND ADVICE AMPHITHEATER: BEN FOLDS live!! (unfortunately the show also features John Mayer but hey nothing's perfect…) 601-7 Sansbury's Way. West Palm Beach.
Sweat Records
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Sadly, not every child in the world is lucky enough to have classical music – or indeed, any music – in their lives. Sometimes we forget just how very privileged we are to have amazing art and culture right here at our fingertips but every now and again a story pops up that really catches our attention and highlights not only how fortunate we are here in the UK but also how resourceful and determined other people, both young and old, are to enjoy music and share it with others.
We've just discovered The Recycled Orchestra, part of Sonidas de la Tierra (Sounds of the Earth) – a social enterprise dedicated to helping vulnerable children in poor and under-developed parts of Paraguay change their lives through music. Not only are the youngsters given the opportunity to play musical instruments which they would probably never have otherwise, but they are also taught to make the instruments themselves – out of rubbish taken from local landfill sites.
Now a documentary is being made called Landfill Harmonic about the orchestra that we really cannot wait to see, featuring children playing violin, flute, drums, cello and more – all made from recycled plastic pipes, tin cans and metal drums. Production began in 2011 and the film crew returned to Paraguay this year to revisit three of the children to see how their lives have changed. Here are a couple of videos to pique your interest.
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- day 55: from Yuna to Landfill Harmonic (jantinelovesmusic.wordpress.com)
- Children Playing Music with Garbage (jesssmartsmiley.wordpress.com)
- Landfill Harmonic (handstitch.wordpress.com)


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Journal of the Michigan Dental Association (July 2018) –
QUESTION: I have practiced with a partner for several years. We are the only shareholders in a professional corporation. We never put in place employment agreements, a shareholder agreement, or any other contracts between us or the PC. We recently have had disagreements regarding the operating of the practice. My partner has now notified me that he is going to break off on his own. He has set up a new practice a mile away, has notified patients that their records will be transferred to this new location and that he will continue treating them there. Can my partner just pick up and leave, taking the dental records and patients with him?
ANSWER: The absence of employment agreements and a shareholder agreement dictating the rights and duties of the shareholders and the PC make this a difficult situation. An employment agreement would contain termination provisions including a requirement that your partner give you a certain amount of written notice in advance of the termination of employment. An employment agreement and /or a shareholder agreement would typically also contain a covenant not to compete making clear whether and when your partner can set up a competing practice. An issue you have not mentioned (and one that will come up sooner or later) is what your partner is due for the stock in the PC, what the PC's obligation is to repurchase it, the price, how the price is to be paid, etc. These buy-sell terms would have also been addressed in a shareholder agreement. The absence of these necessary contracts mean that your partner is free to leave without notice and that the two of you will likely be disputing each other's actions going forward without any reasonable means (that these contracts would have provided) of resolving these issues.
Unlike the issues described above, the ownership of patient records is set forth in the law. The PC is the legal owner of the paper or other electronic media on which any patient's records are stored. As the owner of the records, the PC is the only one that may legally transfer the records. Absent the agreement of the PC (subject to the right of the patients themselves to obtain these records – which will be discussed below) your partner cannot legally remove these records (physically or electronically).
What most often happens in these situations is that the departing dentist will notify the patients of the move or the patients will inquire where the departing dentist is now practicing. In either event, if a patient desires to continue treating with the departing dentist, that patient must request a copy of his/her records. Upon such a request both Michigan and Federal law would require the PC to make available a copy of the record if the patient is willing to pay a fee for the production of the copy. The fee that the PC may charge for producing the copy of the patient's records is dictated by Michigan's Medical Record Access Act. This link will take you to a listing of the current fees.
Providing for an orderly procedure at the outset of the relationship in an employment agreement is the only way to ensure the proper continuity of care for patients. This will also limit to the extent possible costly litigation to resolve disputes and claims between you and your partner(s).
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The hack suffered by HBO has been in the headlines for the last couple of weeks, not least because it led to the leak of episodes and scripts. The anonymous hackers were known to have made a ransom demand, but details of how this was handled were not made public.
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Preview! Hundred Booster Pack Vol.4: Mikado Evolution
January 25, 2016
Last Friday marked the release of Hundred Booster Pack Vol. 4: Mikado Evolution! This will be the final Booster Pack release for the Future Card Buddyfight Hundred series, but fret not! A new season of Future Card Buddyfight, Triple D, is rolling out very soon! Find out more at the special feature here!
So, have you gotten your new cards yet? No?! Well, let us pique your interest by showing you some of the cool cards you can get from this booster! We'll be showcasing cards featuring key characters in the anime – one from each world included in this Booster Pack!
Fifth Omni Super Dragon Lord, Kaizer Drum | Eighth Omni Deity Lord, Grangadez | First Knight of the Apocalypse, Gratos
Specter of Darkness Wasteland, O-Yamigedo | Radiant Guardian, Jackknife "Aster"
《Danger World》 Eighth Omni Deity Lord, Grangadez
The last of the Great 8 is finally here! This monster doesn't just look like a boss – Grangadez packs several keyword abilities that help you dictate the flow of battle.
Grangadez has one simple ability that helps it do just that – when it enters the field, you get to put the top 3 cards of your deck into its soul. Naturally, it has [Soulguard] – with 3 cards in its soul right off the bat, Grangadez will be a pain to remove from the field indeed.
The Eighth Omni Deity Lord also has [Move], which complements Danger World's playstyle well. On your turn, you can keep Grandgadez on the left or right slots so you can attack with an equipped Item, then [Move] it to the center to help block attacks on your opponent's turn! Remember to defend it properly, though – Grangadez has [Lifelink 3], which can get you in a tricky situation if Grangadez leaves the field.
Although it sacrifices some defensive stats, this card boasts a staggering 10000 attack – enough to break through the defenses of cards like "Jackknife "Gold Ritter"" and "Second Omni Demon Lord, Asmodai"! It also has [Double Attack] – perfect for going up against hardy opponents and dealing that extra bit of damage!
《Dragon World》 Fifth Omni Super Dragon Lord, Kaizer Drum
Drum has attained transcendent power in this new form as a Super Dragon Lord! It has a mind-boggling 10000 attack and 3 critical, and although it doesn't have the key offensive abilities [Double Attack] and [Penetrate], it more than makes up for it with its two powerful abilities.
"Steadfast Bond" allows you to revive with 1 life when your life would become 0, as long as you are able to discard a card from Kaizer Drum's soul. Your opponent has to remove Kaizer Drum from the field in order to bypass this ability (unless they have "Great Fate, Frozen Stars" or "Fairy King, Oberon" on the field), and since it comes with [Soulguard], that's not going to be an easy feat.
As if "Steadfast Bond" is not powerful enough, the Fifth Omni Super Dragon Lord also has the ability to destroy a card on the opponent's field at the start of your attack phase!! This ability basically eliminates the need for [Penetrate] and allows you to go straight for the fighter!
《Darkness Dragon World/Hundred Demons》 First Knight of the Apocalypse, Gratos
Gratos and the Knights of the Apocalypse feature new effects that become stronger when they are buddy monsters. Gratos' own effect allows the player to put more cards into its soul to use as ammunition for its ability, if it is a buddy monster!
The First Knight of the Apocalypse can also put the cards in its soul back to the bottom of the deck to destroy a monster on the opponent's field! This is a [Counter] [Activated] ability, which means you can use it both offensively on your turn, and defensively on your opponent's turn. The only problem with this effect is that you probably will only get 1-2 shots off if you're going after larger Size monsters, reducing the effectiveness of its [Soulguard].
Gratos is no pushover in combat either; with 7000 attack, it can break through most Size 2 and below monsters' defenses, and it has 3 critical. Coupled with its ability to destroy monsters, Gratos can easily help you pave a path to victory through the center.
《Hundred Demons》 Specter of Darkness Wasteland, O-Yamigedo
This latest incarnation of Yamigedo is possibly the most fiendish and powerful of them all. As part of its cost, you can put up to 3 Hundred Demons monsters into its soul to feed its [Soulguard] ability, and it has [Double Attack] to further improve its combat prowess. It possesses a sizable 8000 attack and defense and 2 critical, but what sets it apart is its vicious Thunder Mine ability.
O-Yamigedo's Thunder Mine ability deals damage to the opponent… when they draw cards! This not only counts drawing cards by effect… but also counts the player's start-of-turn draw! And the most fearsome part is that this ability… activates multiple times per turn. That's right, every time your opponent draws cards, they'll take damage! A devastating ability that slowly whittles away the opponent's health as they attempt to get back into the game – one misstep, and it's game over.
《Star Dragon World》 Radiant Guardian, Jackknife "Aster"
Jack isn't going to be outdone by Yamigedo and Drum – he gains a new form this time too, and it's every bit as awesome as it looks.
"Radiant Guardian, Jackknife "Aster"" has all the hallmarks of a Jackknife, with its potential to store large amounts of cards in the soul. This version of Jackknife also possesses a high base attack, defense and critical stats as well as the crucial [Soulguard] ability. We previously covered the various Jackknife forms, so do take a look at this article for more info!
Jackknife "Aster"'s two abilities makes it a formidable opponent to deal with. While it can still be destroyed via battle, or removed from the field via movement effects like "Magical Goodbye", its ability to ignore effect-based destruction renders it immune to the likes of "Dragonic Survive", "Hundred Demons Sorcery, Do or Die" or "Death Grip". This complements its [Soulguard] very well, as you don't have to [Soulguard] against destruction effects.
Its second ability prevents you from taking damage from abilities like Thunder Mine, or even Impact cards! As this card states that you cannot be dealt damage at all, even cards whose damage cannot be reduced, like "Gargantua Punisher!!", cannot deal damage to you!
All these awesome cards are making my hand itch – can't wait to experiment and play with the new cards from Hundred Booster Pack Vol. 4: Mikado Evolution! I, for one, am really excited for Kaizer Drum! How about you?
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MetaCert's Newest Product, Cryptonite, Solves Twitter's Scambot Problem
Anti-fraud software company MetaCert has a fix for the simplistic yet frequently effective rackets that have come to plague cryptocurrency's online communities: Twitter scams.
Cryptonite, as it's playfully dubbed, is MetaCert's solution to safeguard users from the fraudulent accounts that orchestrate fake giveaways under the guise of industry leaders. Typically, these accounts masquerade as the blockchain industry's high-profile individuals. Within the Twitter statuses of the individuals in question, these fraudsters mimic verified accounts with picture-perfect doppelgängers, advertising giveaways that ask users to send cryptocurrencies, usually bitcoin or ether, to an address to receive a larger sum in return.
If you've ever glanced a verified Twitter handle for a popular industry figure that reads "Not giving ETH or BTC away," these schemes are the reason.
Sometimes, these scams are easy to snuff out, especially if the individual being mimicked is verified by Twitter. But Twitter doesn't verify everyone, especially not in an industry still so niche as crypto.
"How do you know the Twitter account is verified? How do you know it's not a fake account or a bot that's going to apply to legitimate messages in the crypto world?" Paul Walsh, CEO of MetaCert, told Bitcoin Magazine in an interview. "Those are the kind of questions we're looking to answer."
MetaCert's answer is Cryptonite, a panacea for the unscrupulous practices Twitter can't fend off on its own. As a browser ad-on, internet users can install Cryptonite on to Chrome, Firefox or Opera. Once active, Cryptonite will display a green shield for legitimate Twitter accounts to give users a green light for their authenticity. Fake accounts, on the other hand, will be blacklisted with a gray shield to warn users to stay away.
"We built [Cryptonite] because it's impossible to stay on top of every phishing attack, because they happen so frequently," Walsh said in the interview.
Cryptonite leverages similar verification techniques that MetaCert has already employed for its Slack and Telegram plug-ins. These integrations were built for the crypto community after Walsh was introduced to the financial losses unsuspecting retail investors had suffered via scam bots or phishing links. Like Cryptonite's preventative software, MetaCert monitors these groups and scans links and accounts to identify and bookmark bad actors to prevent potential foul play.
While it immediately solves a widespread problem on Twitter, Cryptonite's functionality isn't confined to verifying Twitter handles and tweets. As MetaCert's multiple cybersecurity iterations demonstrate, Cryptonite's functionality could have far-reaching ramifications for any number of social media, websites and online applications.
Going forward, the company will experiment to see if it can "decentralize the decision-making process" to verify accounts.
"There's no way in the world that MetaCert can validate all social media accounts and all bots and all apps — if you combined all the cybersecurity companies together you couldn't scale it across the entire internet," Walsh admitted in our interview.
MetaCert's attempt to "decentralize the decision-making process" launched last Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in the form of a private token sale. The idea behind the MetaCert ICO, Walsh explained, is to establish a distributed ecosystem of cyber watchdogs who will verify and upkeep MetaCert's database of authentic and fraudulent entities.
META, the network's token, will be used as an incentives system to keep verifiers honest. Under this model, anyone can submit a suspicious link or identity to the network for scrutiny; once it is evaluated and the network's verifiers (cybersecurity professionals, white hats, etc.) reach a consensus regarding its status, its authenticity or fraudulence is broadcast to the blockchain for reference.
If a company or person would like to have their wallet address, domain name or social media account verified, they will pay in tokens," Walsh explained in the interview. "The validators then get paid from this for doing the work."
You don't, however, have to be the organization or business in question to submit links, profiles and applications for review. Walsh indicated that anyone can submit a request to the network; they just need to stake tokens to have it fulfilled.
"If a person would like to submit domains, social media accounts, bots, apps or APIs for the purpose of classifying as phishing, malware, xxx, sports entertainment or one of the other 60 categories, they must stake some token before they submit. When the validators agree, everyone gets paid in tokens, including the submitter," he iterated.
MetaCert is launching a token sale to realize such decentralized cyber surveillance, and MetaCert's suite of offerings have been guiding lights for the crypto community. But Walsh conveyed in the interview that MetaCert's software has relevance that extends far beyond the cryptocurrency realm.
"We're building a different version of the WHOIS database. But it's credible, verifiable, on the blockchain, and it's not just about domain names, but all web resources: social media accounts, websites, bots, apps and APIs," he stated.
MetaCert's protocols, he continued, can be integrated by search engines, social media and potentially even ISPs and Wi-Fi hotspots down the road. Under a decentralized ecosystem, this would mean an internet that's constantly policing content for malicious actors across every industry and every medium.
This is Walsh's long-term goal. He claims that "if you're in the crypto community, chances are, somewhere, you're being protected by MetaCert and you don't even know it." The next step means implementing MetaCert's cybersecurity services in every niche that might need them.
"I see a world where you feel safe opening a link. I believe in you being able to have the freedom of choice in an open web but giving you the tools to avoid the stuff you don't want to see. I see ours as the new security protocol for ISPs, Wi-Fi hotspot providers, the Wi-Fi router in your home or office, your browser — whatever it is that provides access to a URI, a source. I want them to integrate MetaCert. That's my vision."
To learn more about MetaCert and test its software, visit the company's website.


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I Was Misdiagnosed. 3 Times. In 1 Year.
Winter 2006/07. I'd just turned 18 years old. In college about 10 hours away. Living out my dream of playing soccer after high school. When I'd experienced the worst pain of my life that wasn't from an injury. I've had several broken bones, torn ligaments, and bumps and bruises, this was different. In my abdomen, off to the side, I felt sharp pain that literally brought me to my knees. I was alone.
As a player there was a staff of physicians and trainers that I could reach out to and I did. I was given off brand pink Pepto Bismol in a disposable tube by one of the athletic trainers. I lived off that stuff for weeks to no avail.
Then it happened again. This time I was taken to the ER. After being there for hours I'm told it was indigestion and to eat a bland diet of rice, mashed potatoes, corn, and wheat bread. Mind you, I'm on a meal plan, using my swipes, eating cafeteria trash ... I mean food, practicing everyday and going to classes.
Finally, I get in to see a family physician. I go over all my symptoms:
- acute pain in a localized area
- inability to keep food down (mainly fatty foods)
- fatigue
- no injury occurring in that region
He asked if I had endometriosis y'all!! Never formally diagnosed me, gave me Zantac, said it was heartburn.
3 months go by.
I'm still vomiting almost daily (which also wore down the enamel on my teeth), still playing soccer everyday, lost 8-10 pounds, no change in symptoms. Other than I'm on the verge of going crazy.
I see another doctor. He says I'm lacking the healthy bacteria in my gut, those damn good germs! He prescribes me a probiotic called Acidophilus and says:
take 3 pills, 3 times x day. You won't need to see me again.
I hadn't vomited so many times in my life as I did the 3 days I tried to stick to this regiment. At this point I'm 3 doctors in. I've already lost 15 pounds so now I'm extra SKINTY, and embarrassingly asked by my coach was I anorexic. MF NO! I'm sick.
Finally, a sports medicine doc who was a D.O. asked randomly if it was my gallbladder. I went in originally to see him for sprained ankle when he noticed my rapid weight loss. This man saved my life simply because he asked questions and cared about my wellbeing. I told him my symptoms and boom I was scheduled for a hida scan within the week.
I remember laying on this cold table all by myself still not even knowing what a gallbladder was. I remember as soon as the drip hit my bloodstream there was a rush of nausea, a flash of heat, and immediate panic that I would throw up on this hospital table I'm strapped down to. When the results came back I was diagnosed with Cholecystitis, I only had 10% function of my gallbladder, possibly due to a restricted duct and it would have to be removed.
Yet not one MD, NP, PA, RN, PT or ATC even attempted to suggest anything except heartburn, GERD, acid reflux, or that I was faking for attention. No one believed me. Granted, I wasn't overweight, I exercised daily, and I was under 40. Yet, every single symptom I suffered from lined up exactly with the tell tale signs of gallbladder disease. I was also a young, smart, somewhat outspoken black girl that questioned everything living in rural Southwest Missouri. That didn't sit well with anyone there. :)
Numerous times I pleaded with these people, hell I even begged. I was just so tired of being sick.
December 24, 2008 I had my surgery.
The procedure didn't go entirely as planned as my gallbladder was basically infected after nearly a year of being untreated and so inflamed that an additional much larger incision had to be made. One I was self conscious about for YEARS. See below lol.
It's 2018 and I'm back where I started it seems. Over 10 years later I'm still struggling daily and weekly. Recently, I had a big scare and have yet to figure out what's not right with my GI tract. Honestly, after seeing numerous specialists, still not feeling justified in a diagnosis and being mentally and emotionally exhausted I decided to take break from modern medicine and just chill out. But a lot of other women are not that lucky...
In New York City, a 2016 analysis found that college-educated black women were more likely to have severe complications of pregnancy or childbirth than white women who never graduated from high school.
Some will argue that Black women are exposed to more environmental factors or predisposed to a number of common and serious health conditions when compared to white women, but none of that data represents the unfair treatment and lack of proper diagnosis. A common problem I ran into was doctors not even putting my symptoms or a diagnosis in my chart for the next physician to work from. Do you understand how belittling it is to find out the person in charge of 'fixing' you doesn't even care enough to record what they 'fixed'?
According to a study done by the University of Virginia, racial bias is a leading factor in determining pain management when it came to black patients. The original article goes on to state that Black patients are under treated for pain because doctors fear Black patients may abuse the drugs or that they don't even see the pain in the first place. I vividly recall the day about a year ago when I was in so much pain I passed out and woke up about an hour later on the bathroom floor not knowing where I was. I told my doctor about this and he literally brushed it off, like 'nah you're good luv, enjoy'.
"Black women are also even more commonly affected than white women by many conditions that have a tendency to be misdiagnosed, including autoimmune conditions such as lupus, which is two to three times more common in women of color than white women, as well as fibroids, which are almost three times more likely to occur in black women,"
Nancy C. Lee, MD, a member of the board of directors of the National Black Women's Health Imperative.
One specialist I saw asked me how many other specialists I'd seen before him to see if there was a pattern. I'd already waited 4 months to get in and I was hot! I recall looking at him dead in his wrinkled face and saying "if you're gonna call me crazy, just call me crazy but I'm not leaving without an answer. I know your hourly rate and I'm getting every dime out of this."
Serena Williams, one of the worlds greatest athletes had to save her own life after giving birth to her daughter. Williams, with a known history of blood clots knew something was wrong and knew her treatment plan. None of that matter when she suffered from a pulmonary embolism followed by several life threatening blood clots just a day after a seemingly standard C-section. She told her care providers exactly what she needed, she was prepared, she had money and 'good' insurance, yet the nurse admitted to thinking Williams was 'groggy' and dismissed her requests. They failed to help her until it was nearly too late.
CNN reports that "black women [like Saba] are about three to four times more likely to die of pregnancy or delivery complications than white women." From a socio-economic stand point Black women are more likely to receive little or no care especially in low income communities where access to quality healthcare is typically limited.
It's clear there is a disconnect, data now proves what we've already known. So it's up to you to take control and demand what you need to stay healthy and alive. Here's a few tips:
1. Go with your gut. If you feel like something is wrong, go with it and get the help or support you need.
2. Be prepared. Bring a list of questions, concerns, and be prepared for a number of outcomes.
3. Keep a record. Try to journal when key moments happen, diet, onset of symptoms, conditions, etc.
4. Advocate for yourself. No one loves you like you love you so cherish that relationship. If you think you need a test, push for it.
5. Educate yourself. Look up basic anatomy terms, don't get blindsided because you don't understand what the doc is referring too.
6. Pray it out. Sometimes your faith is the only thing you can count on. I pray through the joy and pain and sunshine and rain. Cues Rob Base and DJ EZ
Lets Ball Out.
Ray B.


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Library Cards
Who is Eligible for a Library Card?
Residents of Yalobusha County and others who qualify for extended service.
What You Need to Get One:
- Valid Identification: Accepted forms of identification include: a current driver's license, school identification card, voter registration card, or other valid picture identification issued by a governmental agency, such as a passport.
- Proof of Residence: Patrons must provide documents with an in county physical address to verify residence in Yalobusha County. Documents accepted include: MS driver's license or ID card, bank statement, utility bill, physical address verification from 911 office, letters from Social Security, Medicare or other government entities, a current pay stub, etc.
Library Cards for Minors
- A parent or guardian must assume responsibility for materials borrowed by a person under eighteen years of age
- The responsible adult must have a valid library card
- The adult must also read and sign the "Parent/Guardian Responsibility Form"
- Children must be five years of age before they are eligible to be issued a library card.
Replacement Cost
- There is a $5.00 fee to receive a replacement card should yours be lost or stolen.
- To use Yalobusha's public access computers, individuals should have a valid library card.
- Overdue / unreturned items must be returned and all fines and fees paid before using computers.
- All Yalobusha computers have productivity software, like Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Patrons are able to print items from the computers for a fee.
- Visit or call your library branch for more information.
NEW! Librista App for iPhone and Android
- Download the free Librista app and log in with your library card number and date of birth to easily browse the online catalog, place holds, and renew materials from your mobile device
Borrowing Information
|Material Type
|Loan Period
|Maximum Number of item type checked out
|14 Days
|2 Days
|3 per individual, 6 per household
|7 Days
- Borrowed materials may be renewed up to 3 times unless another patron has placed a hold on the item.
- To renew your item, visit or phone any Yalobusha County Library System location.
- Patrons may place an item on reserve by visiting or calling any Yalobusha County Library System location, or using our online catalog located at this link.
- Items will be held at the requested library for up to 3 business days.
Interlibrary Loan
- If the library does not have an item you need, we may be able to borrow the item from another library in the state. Ask about ILL service.
- You may request this item via "interlibrary loan" by visiting or calling any Yalobusha County branch.
- Patrons may request up to 2 interlibrary loan items at a time.
Fines and Fees
- Late book or magazine: .5¢ per day
- Late DVD: .25¢ per day
- Replacement library card: $5.00
- Lost book/DVD or other library item: purchase price of item.
- Other Fines as Applicable


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Do You Understand Your Credit Card Terms?
Posted on 23. Oct, 2006 by Jason Guthrie in Saving & Investing
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) last week seems to suggest that Uncle Sam is taking a closer look at tactics of credit card companies. According to the report, popular credit cards once having fixed 20% interest rates, now feature a variety of interest rates and other fees, including penalties for making late payments that have increased to as high as $39 per occurrence and interest rates of over 30 percent for cardholders who pay late or exceed a credit limit.
Not only late fees and interest rates the highest they have ever been, but nobody seems to be able to understand the terms and conditions which trigger those late fees and rate hikes. The GAO's interviews with 112 cardholders indicated that "many failed to understand key aspects of their cards, including when they would be charged for late payments or what actions could cause issuers to raise rates. These weaknesses may arise from issuers drafting disclosures to avoid lawsuits, and from federal regulations that highlight less relevant information and are not well suited for presenting the complex rates or terms that cards currently feature."
The one shining star in this otherwise gloomy report was that although interest rates as a whole have risen, many people are paying lower interest rates than they have in the past. According to the report, "many cardholders now appear to have cards with lower interest rates than those offered in the past; data from the top six issuers reported to GAO indicate that, in 2005, about 80 percent of their accounts were assessed interest rates of less than 20 percent, with over 40 percent having rates below 15 percent."
It looks as though Uncle Sam is going to have to encourage credit card companies to ease of the leagalese and write credit card terms in languge we can all understand. Although in my opinion, the government should be doing more to educate the public (especially the low-income bracket) on the dangers of credit cards. Sure, most of us seem to be paying lower interest rates, but the low-income bracket is paying the highest it ever has – for reasons they don't even understand! With the skyrocketing amount of personal debt we as a nation seem to be taking on, low-income families should be the last people who should be applying for, and approved for, credit cards.
3 Responses to "Do You Understand Your Credit Card Terms?"
30. Oct, 2006
And there are still other variants how to begin and adjust the budget?
30. Oct, 2006
…."With the skyrocketing amount of personal debt we as a nation seem to be taking on, low-income families should be the last people who should be applying for, and approved for, credit cards."
Yeah.. you know.. because low-income families are dumb and have no sense of responsibility." God forbid they manage to get a credit card!
30. Oct, 2006
Not dumb, but those in the lower-income bracket are more desperate to climb out of that low-income status. And the easiest way to do that is to use the dozens of credit card offers that come in the mail each week. I'm not saying that the rich are any better at keeping debt under control, but at least they have a fighting chance to get out of it with a simple decrease in personal spending. Those in the low-income bracket can't cut back on spending anymore or else they'll have to stop eating!


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Siemens Wins 100 Megawatts Onshore Wind Order in Australia
• 32 SWT-3.2-113 direct drive wind turbines
• Long-term service contract included
• Clean renewable energy for more than 70,000 households
• Project to be built in Hornsdale South Australia
Siemens and Neoen Australia have signed a contract for the Hornsdale Wind Farm project located in the state of South Australia. Consisting of 32 Siemens direct drive wind turbines, this project will provide clean energy for more than 70,000 households. The agreement includes also a long-term service contract. Neoen Australia is investing 250 million Australian dollars (approx.166 million Euros) in the project which will make a major contribution to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government's target of 90% renewable energy by 2020. The project is underpinned by a 20-year contract to supply green energy to the ACT at a fixed price of 9.2 Australian Cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) – 6.1 Euro Cents per kWh.
After commissioning, the Hornsdale wind power plant is expected to produce over 400 gigawatt hours (GWh) per year – an amount of energy equivalent to a fifth of the territory's annual electricity consumption. At the signing ceremony, ACT Environment Minister Simon Corbell emphasized, "As one of the winners of our first wind auction, Hornsdale plays a critical role in helping the ACT to achieve its 90% renewable target."
"We are delighted that Neoen entrusted Siemens to support the region around Canberra with our environment friendly technology," says Thomas Richterich, CEO Onshore at Siemens Wind Power and Renewables Division. "At the Hornsdale Wind Farm we have three factors of success combined: Neoen's international expertise, Australia's natural resources, and the efficiency of our cutting edge direct drive technology."
This project will support the Renewable Energy Centre of Excellence at the Canberra Institute of Technology by creating opportunities for employment, training and investment in both the ACT and South Australia. It will also provide benefits to the Hornsdale community for the life of the project. Construction will begin immediately. Siemens will provide the full turn-key project solution including 32 wind turbines with associated civil and electrical infrastructure. Siemens will also maintain the wind farm for Neoen on a long-term maintenance contract signed simultaneously with the EPC contract.
For further information on Division Wind Power and Renewables, please see: www.siemens.com/wind
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world's largest producers of energyefficient, resource saving technologies, Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading supplier of combined cycle turbines for power generation, a major provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2014, which ended on September 30, 2014, Siemens generated revenue from continuing operations of €71.9 billion and net income of €5.5 billion. At the end of September 2014, the company had around 343,000 employees worldwide on a continuing basis. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
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French experts arrived in Moscow today to participate in the investigation of the crash that occurred yesterday, October 22, at Vnukovo Airport. There are six people in the delegation, including a representative of the manufacturer of Falcon aircraft. Meanwhile, investigators already have comments from the driver of the snow removing vehicle, with which the French aircraft collided during takeoff.
The driver's answers surprised not only law enforcement officers, but also all, who watched the video of his interrogation. The driver, Vladimir Martynenkov, 60, has been working at the airport for ten years.
"I did not notice the moment when lost the landmark and drove onto the runway," the man said. An affirmation like that for an experienced airport employee sounds ridiculous and creepy.
Representatives of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation said yesterday that the snowplow driver was drunk, which was a shocking statement as well. The driver had passed through compulsory medical examination the day when he came to work, as part of the routine process. The driver's lawyer said that his client did not drink alcohol at all due to a chronic heart disease.
It was also said that the flight control officer, who was servicing the French plane, was a trainee. As for the pilots of the crashed aircraft, experts rule out such a possibility saying that the pilots could not avoid the collision.
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We asked some of the city's rising stars about why they think they have been so successful and we've shared their responses below.
Athina Lewis | Teacher and Fitness Enthusiast
Some habits that I feel helped and continue to help me succeed in life include: open to learning; taking action; reflecting; and practicing mindfulness. I love my career, family, and community. The four habits have definitely shaped where and who I am today. Read more>>
Brit Lashae | Author, Podcaster, CEO & Founder of Journey Written
This is a really great question! There are actually a few habits that I feel help me succeed which are: 1. Waking up early each morning around 4:30-5:00 a.m. to start my day with prayer, gratitude, and reading my bible. This helps me set the tone for my day. I really had to figure out what time of day worked best for me in order to be productive and successful. In the morning it is quiet, everyone else is usually still asleep, so there are less distractions and I do not feel rushed. Having this habit in place helps me set myself up for success by being intentional in my morning routine and setting up my day based on my goals. Read more>>
Georgie Murray | Horse Trainer
The one habit that has helped me succeed more than any other is discipline. Read more>>
Ashley Lane | Artist & Designer
Early on, I made a decision to dedicate myself, daily, to my overall goals. I decided to do something business related, every day. This habit has been playing the biggest part in my growth. I have now started laying out goals for the year and will break them down into months. This helps me with direction and focus and if overwhelm creeps in, I remember that if I am actively doing one thing a day, I am on the right track. This action, over time, leads to consistency which is huge in developing my skill. A mentor I recently found, Bonnie Christine, teaches this. Read more>>
Krystina Moran | Pet Photographer
Consistency. I chose a plan of action and a way to go about my business ethic and stuck to it. I have followed that same plan and only tweaked positive changes — changes for growth — along the way. Read more>>
Katarzyna Wrobel | Organic gardener and garden coach
Gardening is not an easy business, especially in the Southwest. What really helped me, I think, is my stubbornness, perfectionism, and will to get things done. All this needs to be implemented in this field of business. But when you do, and things start to "grow" (pun intended) you get a great satisfaction and a huge grin on your face. Read more>>


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On Tuesday, September 2, Frank Wiley, Past President of Sun Lakes Rotary, will be presenting a special topic, "The Little Club that Could" – what a little Rotary Club did on and after 9-11 that was really big. This will be a treat!
On Tuesday, September 9, Dr. Jon Askew, distinguished member of the Sun Lakes Rotary Club, will present his medical life in war zones, from Afghanistan to the Philippines. He practiced as an OB/GYN for over 20 years at Banner Desert, delivering over 5,000 plus deliveries.
On Tuesday, September 23, Terri Morrison with Morrison Vein Institute will be speaking about her work in Nicaragua. The Institute specializes in vein procedures for spider and varicose veins. In addition to being a sclerotherapy and compression hose expert, Terri spent the last eight years as a vein care speaker both nationally and internationally. She also was a Maricopa County burn unit nurse, ICU and ER trauma nurse for over 22 years.
On Tuesday, September 30, Dr. Nish Shah will be speaking about facial and implant surgery. Dr. Shah completed his undergraduate training at the University of Illinois-Urbana. After completing his undergraduate degree, he pursued his undergraduate dental training at Southern Illinois University where he completed and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree. During his dental career, he was fascinated by the specialty of oral-maxillofacial surgery and he spent time doing research in dental school to prepare him for matriculating into an oral-maxillofacial surgery residency. Dr. Shah started his residency in oral-maxillofacial surgery at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Shah completed six years of training in oral-maxillofacial surgery. His residency was a full-scope residency of the entire field of oral-maxillofacial surgery and was able to concentrate on several key areas. These include facial reconstruction, implant and bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, scar revision, cleft lip and palate surgery, skin cancer removal and reconstruction and head and neck cancer surgery.
Dr. Shah focuses on the full-scope of oral-maxillofacial surgery with an emphasis on facial reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, bone grafting and implant surgery.
He is a member of the American Medical Association, member of the American Dental Association, the Arizona Dental Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Arizona State Society of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Shah received his board certification in 2005 from the American Board of oral and maxillofacial surgery. He resides in Chandler with his wife and three children.
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes meets for breakfast every Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m. in the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom. The meetings start at 7:00 a.m. and end promptly at 8:00 a.m.; the cost of breakfast is $12. To make reservations for any meeting contact Rotarian Don Prestin at 480-802-0439.