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Attendance at ODMAfair, Australia's International Optical Trade Show, held in Sydney every second year since 1979, with the exception of one time in Melbourne and two others in Brisbane, has grown eightfold since the first one - from 600 attendees at the in 1979 to just under 5,000 last time (2013).
Sponsored by the Optical Distributors and Manufacturers Association, 600 ophthalmic professionals and their staffs attended the first ODMAfair, held at the Sebel Town House on 10-11 March 1979.
In 2003, 5957 total visits (4226 individuals) were made during the three-day fair, an increase of 14 and 10 per cent respectively over 2001.
Contrary to expectations by some, it is expected the 2013 figures will be at least reached, perhaps will increase during the fair on 3-5 July, this time at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Attendance has grown steadily since more-accurate attendance figures were first compiled - from 1997 onward.
That year, 4987 visits were made to the fair by 3455 individuals.
In 1999, visits dropped to 3741 by 2851 individuals, rising in 2001 to 5131 visits by 3804 individuals.
The reason for the decrease in attendance at the 1999 fair was the move to the new Showground at Homebush Bay, adjacent to the stadium and main arenas for the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Compared to Darling Harbour, which has been the venue since Odmafair outgrew the Sebel Town House and then Centrepoint in the Sydney CBD, Homebush Bay was relatively difficult to travel to and from and lacked the facilities near to Darling Harbour.
By 2011, the number of visitors had dropped to 3,684 (5174 visits), down 33% from 5,498 in 2009 and 7,365 in 2007.
To try to arrest that decline, ODMA decided to replace the then exhibition organisers in time for the 2013 event, with Expertise Events getting the nod.
The successful pitch by Expertise Events was that the first thing to do was stop the decline in attendance and then (in 2015) to build on that and start to reverse the decline. ODMA agreed and awarded the contract to Expertise Events.
The scope of the ODMA2013 event was expanded to include CPD sessions, a golf day and a gala dinner, all met with enthusiasm.
The strategy has worked so far, despite some early resistance at ODMA, with, according to Expertise Events principal Gary FitzRoy, early-bird registrations for this year's event are already up on 2013, as an example.
Mr FitzRoy dismissed claims to the contrary, such as the number of exhibitor stands being down by about one third as "nonsense.
"What has happened is that some have reduced the size of their stands compared to 2013, which is understandable in the current climate, but there will be about the same number of stands as last time.
"We are confident of a very successful event.
The first ODMAfair in 1989 was organised by ODMA itself, but professional exhibition organisers have been engaged for all ensuing fairs.
It was obvious from the enthusiasm of visitors (and exhibitors) at the first fair that ODMAfair was to become one of the major events on the ophthalmic calendar in Australia from then on.
Within a few minutes of the doors opening on the first day, it was clear the exhibition was to be a success. Exhibition stands, small by today's standards, were soon buzzing with activity, which continued for the full two days of the exhibition. As the doors closed, exhibitors were still frantically writing orders.
Exhibitors reported that they did excellent business during the fair, with many contacts to be followed up without delay, particularly those showing instruments and equipment.
Visitors came from all States, as well as Germany, France and the United States (the latter were all exhibitors). There was a large contingent from New Zealand, which has continued to be the case since then.
The then federal director of ODMA, Mr Arthur Vicary, said the response had exceeded all expectations.
"The exhibitors were very pleased with the amount of business written during the two days and are confident that there will be more business to come from follow-up contacts," he said.
"The support from the professions was most gratifying and reflected the need for an exhibition such as this.
"ODMAfair is now on the map and will undoubtedly grow in the future.
"The exhibition was organised with one purpose in mind: to provide an opportunity for practitioners to see what is available from the suppliers in Australia.
The exhibition was the biggest ever staged in Australia by the ophthalmic industry and the first not held in conjunction with an association of professionals' congress.
In particular, ODMA was keen to further distance itself from the congresses held by the state divisions of the then Australian Optometrical Association (now Optometrists Association Australia) because exhibitors considered they were forced into playing second fiddle to the academic programs at those congresses. There were no exhibitions for optical dispensers, who now equal two-thirds of the attendance by optometrists at ODMAfairs.
Each exhibitor had a separate booth (there were no open-plan stands), which afforded some privacy and gave a professional look to the fair. The standard of display, although modest by comparison to today's ODMAfair, was first class, as was the standard of products on show.
A symposium on industry matters, including laboratory procedures, was held during the first fair.

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attendance at odmafair, australia's international optical trade show, held in sydney every second year since 1979, with the exception of one time in melbourne and two others in brisbane, has grown eightfold since the first one - from 600 attendees at the in 1979 to just under 5,000 last time (2013).
sponsored by the optical distributors and manufacturers association, 600 ophthalmic professionals and their staffs attended the first odmafair, held at the sebel town house on 10-11 march 1979.
in 2003, 5957 total visits (4226 individuals) were made during the three-day fair, an increase of 14 and 10 per cent respectively over 2001.
contrary to expectations by some, it is expected the 2013 figures will be at least reached, perhaps will increase during the fair on 3-5 july, this time at the brisbane convention and exhibition centre.
attendance has grown steadily since more-accurate attendance figures were first compiled - from 1997 onward.
that year, 4987 visits were made to the fair by 3455 individuals.
in 1999, visits dropped to 3741 by 2851 individuals, rising in 2001 to 5131 visits by 3804 individuals.
the reason for the decrease in attendance at the 1999 fair was the move to the new showground at homebush bay, adjacent to the stadium and main arenas for the sydney 2000 olympics.
compared to darling harbour, which has been the venue since odmafair outgrew the sebel town house and then centrepoint in the sydney cbd, homebush bay was relatively difficult to travel to and from and lacked the facilities near to darling harbour.
by 2011, the number of visitors had dropped to 3,684 (5174 visits), down 33% from 5,498 in 2009 and 7,365 in 2007.
to try to arrest that decline, odma decided to replace the then exhibition organisers in time for the 2013 event, with expertise events getting the nod.
the successful pitch by expertise events was that the first thing to do was stop the decline in attendance and then (in 2015) to build on that and start to reverse the decline. odma agreed and awarded the contract to expertise events.
the scope of the odma2013 event was expanded to include cpd sessions, a golf day and a gala dinner, all met with enthusiasm.
the strategy has worked so far, despite some early resistance at odma, with, according to expertise events principal gary fitzroy, early-bird registrations for this year's event are already up on 2013, as an example.
mr fitzroy dismissed claims to the contrary, such as the number of exhibitor stands being down by about one third as "nonsense.
"what has happened is that some have reduced the size of their stands compared to 2013, which is understandable in the current climate, but there will be about the same number of stands as last time.
"we are confident of a very successful event.
the first odmafair in 1989 was organised by odma itself, but professional exhibition organisers have been engaged for all ensuing fairs.
it was obvious from the enthusiasm of visitors (and exhibitors) at the first fair that odmafair was to become one of the major events on the ophthalmic calendar in australia from then on.
within a few minutes of the doors opening on the first day, it was clear the exhibition was to be a success. exhibition stands, small by today's standards, were soon buzzing with activity, which continued for the full two days of the exhibition. as the doors closed, exhibitors were still frantically writing orders.
exhibitors reported that they did excellent business during the fair, with many contacts to be followed up without delay, particularly those showing instruments and equipment.
visitors came from all states, as well as germany, france and the united states (the latter were all exhibitors). there was a large contingent from new zealand, which has continued to be the case since then.
the then federal director of odma, mr arthur vicary, said the response had exceeded all expectations.
"the exhibitors were very pleased with the amount of business written during the two days and are confident that there will be more business to come from follow-up contacts," he said.
"the support from the professions was most gratifying and reflected the need for an exhibition such as this.
"odmafair is now on the map and will undoubtedly grow in the future.
"the exhibition was organised with one purpose in mind: to provide an opportunity for practitioners to see what is available from the suppliers in australia.
the exhibition was the biggest ever staged in australia by the ophthalmic industry and the first not held in conjunction with an association of professionals' congress.
in particular, odma was keen to further distance itself from the congresses held by the state divisions of the then australian optometrical association (now optometrists association australia) because exhibitors considered they were forced into playing second fiddle to the academic programs at those congresses. there were no exhibitions for optical dispensers, who now equal two-thirds of the attendance by optometrists at odmafairs.
each exhibitor had a separate booth (there were no open-plan stands), which afforded some privacy and gave a professional look to the fair. the standard of display, although modest by comparison to today's odmafair, was first class, as was the standard of products on show.
a symposium on industry matters, including laboratory procedures, was held during the first fair.


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These Riga artists have worked as the MAREUNROL'S design duo since 2006. In 2009 they were winners at the XXIV Festival of Fashion and Photography in Hyères (France), receiving both top awards – the Grand Prix L'Oréal and the 1.2.3 Prize. Have taken part in the Prague Quadrennial of set design and theatre architecture, the Arnhem Mode Biennale in The Netherlands, fashion weeks and exhibitions in France, Italy, Japan, Denmark, Chile, Spain and Russia among other countries. They have twice been recognised as the best designers in Latvia (2006 and 2007). MAREUNROL'S became the first Latvian brand to participate in the official programme of Paris Fashion Men's Week. In collaboration with the MADE arhitekti group Mārīte and Rolands came up with the concept and architectural solution for the Latvian Pavilion at the Expo 2015 universal exhibition in Milan. Their works are on display and stored at the Latvian National Museum of Art. The duo was included in the short-list of the prestigious International Woolmark Prize for 2016–2017. The designers' first work in theatre was the costumes for a production of A Clockwork Orange by the Latvian National Theatre, which received the country's Spēlmaņu nakts theatre award (2006). They have created the costumes for two stage versions of Eugene Onegin – one by Andrejs Žagars at the Latvian National Opera and another by Andriy Zholdak at the Mikhailovsky Theatre (for their work on the latter production they were nominated for a Golden Mask award). At the Latvian National Opera they have also worked on productions of Mikhail and Mikhail Play Chess, Rienzi. Rise and Fall and Macbeth (2016).
For more detailed information please go to: www.mareunrols.com.

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these riga artists have worked as the mareunrol's design duo since 2006. in 2009 they were winners at the xxiv festival of fashion and photography in hyères (france), receiving both top awards – the grand prix l'oréal and the 1.2.3 prize. have taken part in the prague quadrennial of set design and theatre architecture, the arnhem mode biennale in the netherlands, fashion weeks and exhibitions in france, italy, japan, denmark, chile, spain and russia among other countries. they have twice been recognised as the best designers in latvia (2006 and 2007). mareunrol's became the first latvian brand to participate in the official programme of paris fashion men's week. in collaboration with the made arhitekti group mārīte and rolands came up with the concept and architectural solution for the latvian pavilion at the expo 2015 universal exhibition in milan. their works are on display and stored at the latvian national museum of art. the duo was included in the short-list of the prestigious international woolmark prize for 2016–2017. the designers' first work in theatre was the costumes for a production of a clockwork orange by the latvian national theatre, which received the country's spēlmaņu nakts theatre award (2006). they have created the costumes for two stage versions of eugene onegin – one by andrejs žagars at the latvian national opera and another by andriy zholdak at the mikhailovsky theatre (for their work on the latter production they were nominated for a golden mask award). at the latvian national opera they have also worked on productions of mikhail and mikhail play chess, rienzi. rise and fall and macbeth (2016).
for more detailed information please go to: www.mareunrols.com.


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At the moment in this northern region of the Central Time Zone, it is frigid. Add to the brutal weather we’ve been having the stresses of finals and semester end projects for both students and faculty, and the preparations for the holidays, and you have a pretty stressful period of the year. At minimum, we hope you can stay warm, though we know that some are cold, someone’s furnace is misbehaving, someone’s home isn’t very well insulated, and for far too many, there is no home at all.
It might be time to take a breath and listen to some music. On Great River Radio this afternoon, we’ve got a couple things going. Having been present at an intimate show by Joe Henry last week, I’ve been listening to his music on repeat for several days. So I’m going to insert him into the playlist several times this afternoon. I do think he is one of the best songwriters in the business now, and these songs are good examples. I’ll also recognize the season, not with holiday music, but with some songs about winter and the cold. Of course, there is lots of new music, as well, including just released songs from Shelby Lynne, who released an EP of original gospel tunes yesterday. We’ll also hear from Joshua James, Jake Bugg, British folk rocker Passenger, and Norwegian songster Ane Brun. I’ll have a tune from Alex Ebert, the leader of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, except solo this time.
Pokey LaFarge will kick things off with the river song referenced above and I think you’ll love it.
I hope you can listen this afternoon as you take care of business, or later on the blog.

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at the moment in this northern region of the central time zone, it is frigid. add to the brutal weather we’ve been having the stresses of finals and semester end projects for both students and faculty, and the preparations for the holidays, and you have a pretty stressful period of the year. at minimum, we hope you can stay warm, though we know that some are cold, someone’s furnace is misbehaving, someone’s home isn’t very well insulated, and for far too many, there is no home at all.
it might be time to take a breath and listen to some music. on great river radio this afternoon, we’ve got a couple things going. having been present at an intimate show by joe henry last week, i’ve been listening to his music on repeat for several days. so i’m going to insert him into the playlist several times this afternoon. i do think he is one of the best songwriters in the business now, and these songs are good examples. i’ll also recognize the season, not with holiday music, but with some songs about winter and the cold. of course, there is lots of new music, as well, including just released songs from shelby lynne, who released an ep of original gospel tunes yesterday. we’ll also hear from joshua james, jake bugg, british folk rocker passenger, and norwegian songster ane brun. i’ll have a tune from alex ebert, the leader of edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros, except solo this time.
pokey lafarge will kick things off with the river song referenced above and i think you’ll love it.
i hope you can listen this afternoon as you take care of business, or later on the blog.


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Promissory Note - John J. Poelman and Netgateway Inc.
that the Transaction shall have been consummated (the "Maturity Date").
the actual number of days in the period for which interest is charged.
by Holder to Maker which advances shall be secured by the Pledge Agreements.
Agreement now or hereafter securing this Note.
9.  Remedies; Post-Default Rate; Late Charge.

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promissory note - john j. poelman and netgateway inc.
that the transaction shall have been consummated (the "maturity date").
the actual number of days in the period for which interest is charged.
by holder to maker which advances shall be secured by the pledge agreements.
agreement now or hereafter securing this note.
9.  remedies; post-default rate; late charge.


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Haldi mala or haldi rosary gives you safety from malefic energy force, and you can win over enemy and remains in the possession of positive vibes all around you. This rosary is powerful to help you attain concentrated focus on your activities.
Siddh Haldi Mala is measured as most effective and purifying herb. Wearer remains surrounded by positive energy and negative vibes are repelled. You enjoy good general health all the time. Wearer is relieved of stress and has clutter less mind. Wearer receives protection from negative energy and works well to score over enemies. Siddh Haldi Mala wearer is able to concentrate effectively for extended hours and have peace of mind. One is able to achieve desired level of success in his/her pursuit. In turn cash inflow increases notably. This adds more strength to your position on financial front. You enjoy prosperity at all levels.
Haldi Mala can have negative energy initially. We have developed a proprietary method to cleanse, energize and attune Mala and especially for you. It is based on our deep research and understanding of the Vedas and related astrological scriptures.
Wearer is protected against negative energy and scores over enemies, competitors well enough.
Wearer remains surrounded by positive vibes.
You are able to concentrate effectively for extended hours.
Stability on occupational front prevails.
Wearer is able to achieve desired level of success on occupational front.
You are to have financial abundance.
Wearer is to enjoy prosperity at all levels.

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haldi mala or haldi rosary gives you safety from malefic energy force, and you can win over enemy and remains in the possession of positive vibes all around you. this rosary is powerful to help you attain concentrated focus on your activities.
siddh haldi mala is measured as most effective and purifying herb. wearer remains surrounded by positive energy and negative vibes are repelled. you enjoy good general health all the time. wearer is relieved of stress and has clutter less mind. wearer receives protection from negative energy and works well to score over enemies. siddh haldi mala wearer is able to concentrate effectively for extended hours and have peace of mind. one is able to achieve desired level of success in his/her pursuit. in turn cash inflow increases notably. this adds more strength to your position on financial front. you enjoy prosperity at all levels.
haldi mala can have negative energy initially. we have developed a proprietary method to cleanse, energize and attune mala and especially for you. it is based on our deep research and understanding of the vedas and related astrological scriptures.
wearer is protected against negative energy and scores over enemies, competitors well enough.
wearer remains surrounded by positive vibes.
you are able to concentrate effectively for extended hours.
stability on occupational front prevails.
wearer is able to achieve desired level of success on occupational front.
you are to have financial abundance.
wearer is to enjoy prosperity at all levels.


text: Nice job guys. Very good App. Easy to use.

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text: Glamorous Cypress Point, Alister Mackenzie’s masterpiece woven through cypress, sand dunes and jagged coastline, wasn’t always the darling of America’s 100 Greatest. Golf Digest demoted it to the Fifth Ten back in the early 1970s, saying, “It’s not surprising that good players might find Cypress Point wanting: it has several easy holes and a weak finisher.” Our panel has since changed its collective opinion. In the 2000s, member Sandy Tatum, the former USGA president who christened Cypress Point as the Sistine Chapel of golf, convinced the club not to combat technology by adding new back tees, but instead make a statement by celebrating its original architecture. So Cypress remains timeless, if short, its charm helped in part by superintendent Jeff Markow, who re-established Mackenzie’s unique bunkering with the help of old photographs.

lowercased: glamorous cypress point, alister mackenzie’s masterpiece woven through cypress, sand dunes and jagged coastline, wasn’t always the darling of america’s 100 greatest. golf digest demoted it to the fifth ten back in the early 1970s, saying, “it’s not surprising that good players might find cypress point wanting: it has several easy holes and a weak finisher.” our panel has since changed its collective opinion. in the 2000s, member sandy tatum, the former usga president who christened cypress point as the sistine chapel of golf, convinced the club not to combat technology by adding new back tees, but instead make a statement by celebrating its original architecture. so cypress remains timeless, if short, its charm helped in part by superintendent jeff markow, who re-established mackenzie’s unique bunkering with the help of old photographs.


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Well last blog I said I would give an update every 3 months. As we all can see, I didn’t do that and I am sorry. God continues to bless us with his kindness and generosity.
Theresa is now three years from her diagnosis of Stage 4 breast cancer. Her recent Breast MRI came back clean as has her last visit with her Oncologist. She sees him every 6 months now. In our new normal, Theresa still has limited shoulder movement, yet no pain. This makes it hard to dress and manage her hair, so she is keeping her hair short. She has been having issues with lymph edema in her right arm and has to wear an arm sleeve most days to keep it from getting too tight. As it is her dominant arm, she finds it hard to write or use her arm when it is tight. Theresa’s spirits are good. She finds she wears out pretty easily still. She finds that naps help.
Theresa has reacted to a good number of medications over the past three years. She has been on Tamoxifen for a year or so and recently had a fixed drug reaction. We stopped her Tamoxifen and it took a month for the rash to go away. I checked into it and she was on one generic form of it for a year, then went to a new generic form about a month before her rash. So once the rash was cleared, we went back on the first generic form to Tamoxifen and so far so good, no return of the rash.
Metastatic cancer definitely changes you. For one we are more cognizant of how we respond to each other, more gracious and forgiving. We are more aware of the brevity of life and the value of living intentionally and relationally with our Father and with each other. Priorities change, perspectives change, and we are more comfortable recognizing our dependency on our loving Father. We see the world getting darker, life more fragile and it is easy to worry. But if we keep our eyes on him, and digest what He says, then we believe “the darkness is disappearing, and the true light is already shining”(1 John 2:8). We recognize He is always in control and looking out for our best interest. And it feels good to actually trust in his perspective and not our own.
Thank you for your continued prayers and concern. Will try to be more consistent in writing.
Continuing in prayer for Theresa and you Paul as you walk through the present huge hurdle you are facing.
We are praying for you and your family as you go through the treatments Theresa needs. Asking God to wrap you all in His loving arms and may you feel His love more each day.
Ed and I are praying for The Lord to walk side by side with you in this journey.

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well last blog i said i would give an update every 3 months. as we all can see, i didn’t do that and i am sorry. god continues to bless us with his kindness and generosity.
theresa is now three years from her diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer. her recent breast mri came back clean as has her last visit with her oncologist. she sees him every 6 months now. in our new normal, theresa still has limited shoulder movement, yet no pain. this makes it hard to dress and manage her hair, so she is keeping her hair short. she has been having issues with lymph edema in her right arm and has to wear an arm sleeve most days to keep it from getting too tight. as it is her dominant arm, she finds it hard to write or use her arm when it is tight. theresa’s spirits are good. she finds she wears out pretty easily still. she finds that naps help.
theresa has reacted to a good number of medications over the past three years. she has been on tamoxifen for a year or so and recently had a fixed drug reaction. we stopped her tamoxifen and it took a month for the rash to go away. i checked into it and she was on one generic form of it for a year, then went to a new generic form about a month before her rash. so once the rash was cleared, we went back on the first generic form to tamoxifen and so far so good, no return of the rash.
metastatic cancer definitely changes you. for one we are more cognizant of how we respond to each other, more gracious and forgiving. we are more aware of the brevity of life and the value of living intentionally and relationally with our father and with each other. priorities change, perspectives change, and we are more comfortable recognizing our dependency on our loving father. we see the world getting darker, life more fragile and it is easy to worry. but if we keep our eyes on him, and digest what he says, then we believe “the darkness is disappearing, and the true light is already shining”(1 john 2:8). we recognize he is always in control and looking out for our best interest. and it feels good to actually trust in his perspective and not our own.
thank you for your continued prayers and concern. will try to be more consistent in writing.
continuing in prayer for theresa and you paul as you walk through the present huge hurdle you are facing.
we are praying for you and your family as you go through the treatments theresa needs. asking god to wrap you all in his loving arms and may you feel his love more each day.
ed and i are praying for the lord to walk side by side with you in this journey.


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Alexis Debat’s Pentagon Links: Did the Discredited ABC Consultant Get DOD Money Too?
As Mother Jones first reported last week, Alexis Debat, the terrorism expert and former ABC News consultant who published alleged interviews with the likes of Barack Obama that he had not in fact conducted, has claimed to associates over the past year to have received “a large chunk of money” from the Pentagon for a study concerning radical Islam. I have since been told that Debat was preparing a study on Islamic warfare, and that his client, albeit indirectly, was Andrew Marshall, head of the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment, a kind of in-house think tank.
Here’s the story. On September 17, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Karen Finn, a spokeswoman for the policy office, told me that the Defense Department did not have a direct contract with Debat, but “DOD does have a contract with the company [Debat] works for … I suggest you contact his employer for additional information.” The employer she referred me to was the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA), a think tank headed by defense analyst Andrew Krepinevich (Debat also, until last week, had a relationship with the Nixon Center, a think tank that describes itself as “America’s realist voice”).
Krepinevich did confirm that the contract in question was from the Pentagon Office of Net Assessment, but would not reveal the exact topic. Two other sources who had heard of the contract told me it concerned a study of Islamic warfare.
Krepinevich’s online bio indicates that he formerly worked in the Pentagon Office of Net Assessment. He has also written an account of the Army’s failures in Vietnam. CSBA “gets a significant percentage of our revenue from government and also foundations,” he said.
Krepinevich also expressed concern about Debat’s wellbeing, a point raised by other associates and sources. Some suggested that Debat might move to the Middle East; others that he should take his story to Hollywood.

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alexis debat’s pentagon links: did the discredited abc consultant get dod money too?
as mother jones first reported last week, alexis debat, the terrorism expert and former abc news consultant who published alleged interviews with the likes of barack obama that he had not in fact conducted, has claimed to associates over the past year to have received “a large chunk of money” from the pentagon for a study concerning radical islam. i have since been told that debat was preparing a study on islamic warfare, and that his client, albeit indirectly, was andrew marshall, head of the pentagon’s office of net assessment, a kind of in-house think tank.
here’s the story. on september 17, air force lieutenant colonel karen finn, a spokeswoman for the policy office, told me that the defense department did not have a direct contract with debat, but “dod does have a contract with the company [debat] works for … i suggest you contact his employer for additional information.” the employer she referred me to was the center for strategic and budgetary assessments (csba), a think tank headed by defense analyst andrew krepinevich (debat also, until last week, had a relationship with the nixon center, a think tank that describes itself as “america’s realist voice”).
krepinevich did confirm that the contract in question was from the pentagon office of net assessment, but would not reveal the exact topic. two other sources who had heard of the contract told me it concerned a study of islamic warfare.
krepinevich’s online bio indicates that he formerly worked in the pentagon office of net assessment. he has also written an account of the army’s failures in vietnam. csba “gets a significant percentage of our revenue from government and also foundations,” he said.
krepinevich also expressed concern about debat’s wellbeing, a point raised by other associates and sources. some suggested that debat might move to the middle east; others that he should take his story to hollywood.


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I was warned before accepting his offer that he always tired of people before long, so I exacted a five-year contract from him.
Certainly the idle rich who at present infest the older universities very often derive no benefit from them but merely contract habits of dissipation.
When a man and a woman are married, they are regarded as having a relationship based on a kind of contact.
Metal contract as it becomes cool./ In conversational English "is not" often contracts to "isn't".
The exercise consists of stretching and contracting the leg muscles.

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i was warned before accepting his offer that he always tired of people before long, so i exacted a five-year contract from him.
certainly the idle rich who at present infest the older universities very often derive no benefit from them but merely contract habits of dissipation.
when a man and a woman are married, they are regarded as having a relationship based on a kind of contact.
metal contract as it becomes cool./ in conversational english "is not" often contracts to "isn't".
the exercise consists of stretching and contracting the leg muscles.


text: It's the end of the week and it's time to have some fun. today I baked cupcakes. Not just any ordinary cupcakes though.... they were champagne cupcakes. That's right champagne cupcakes. There was champagne in the batter, and champagne in the frosting. What better way to pair it that with some rasberries and champagne.

lowercased: it's the end of the week and it's time to have some fun. today i baked cupcakes. not just any ordinary cupcakes though.... they were champagne cupcakes. that's right champagne cupcakes. there was champagne in the batter, and champagne in the frosting. what better way to pair it that with some rasberries and champagne.


text: Alice's Blue Dress Costume. . HD Wallpaper and background images in the Alice ở Xứ sở thần tiên (2010) club tagged: alice in wonderland alice blue dress costume colleen atwood.

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the games change every so often, you pay only what you want to pay even if that's just $0.01 if you pay over the average (usually less then $5) you get some bonus games. your donation also goes to a really amazing charity called child's play and electronic frontier foundation you also get to choose how much of your donation is split among the games your buying and what goes to child's play and the eff.
often times a game will be a pre beta or alpha debut. meaning you get to play and support the game as it's in development. other games that have done this are minecraft, and lords of uberdark. so it's a very nice way to get cheap games, help out indie developers and support some very worthy organizations.


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This volume presents for the first time the fascinating story of Knut Hamsun's reception abroad. New light is shed on a writer who less than a hundred years ago was celebrated as one of the world's leading literary figures. Hamsun acquired considerable popularity in Germany and Russia from the very beginning, and was described by Isaac B. Singer, as "the father of the modern school of literature." Receiving the Nobel Prize in 1920, his international readership expanded considerably, reaching all of Europe and the American continent. However, Hamsun's controversial political allegiance during the 1930s and 40s had dramatic repercussions, resulting in a story of reception whose complexity and variation from one country to another serve as an illustration of how literary history is profoundly interwoven with the larger currents of culture as well as politics.
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this volume presents for the first time the fascinating story of knut hamsun's reception abroad. new light is shed on a writer who less than a hundred years ago was celebrated as one of the world's leading literary figures. hamsun acquired considerable popularity in germany and russia from the very beginning, and was described by isaac b. singer, as "the father of the modern school of literature." receiving the nobel prize in 1920, his international readership expanded considerably, reaching all of europe and the american continent. however, hamsun's controversial political allegiance during the 1930s and 40s had dramatic repercussions, resulting in a story of reception whose complexity and variation from one country to another serve as an illustration of how literary history is profoundly interwoven with the larger currents of culture as well as politics.
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Rosemarie is the owner and director of Kids Play Today. She has a Bachelors in Elementary Education and Psychology, Masters in Special Education, Post Masters Advanced Certificate; School Administrator and Supervisor. Rosie opened KPT in 2007 as a play center, then turned into a modern, family friendly preschool facility due to need of a curriculum based program in the area. Rosemarie’s 20 years teaching experiences include: NYC Public School classroom teacher in general and special education classes grades K-6, NYC P.S. physical education teacher grades K-6, and NYC Private general and special education pre-school teacher. She also has experience in Parent Training and Support and has spoken at a variety of parent organizations. Rosemarie is the very proud mom of 2 awesome children.
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rosemarie is the owner and director of kids play today. she has a bachelors in elementary education and psychology, masters in special education, post masters advanced certificate; school administrator and supervisor. rosie opened kpt in 2007 as a play center, then turned into a modern, family friendly preschool facility due to need of a curriculum based program in the area. rosemarie’s 20 years teaching experiences include: nyc public school classroom teacher in general and special education classes grades k-6, nyc p.s. physical education teacher grades k-6, and nyc private general and special education pre-school teacher. she also has experience in parent training and support and has spoken at a variety of parent organizations. rosemarie is the very proud mom of 2 awesome children.
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The downloads for Keen 5 and 6 mods will not include the executable necessary to play the game (they are still not free to distribute). You will need to put your own executable in the mod directory and unpack it with UNLZEXE prior to playing for the first time.
This is an alphabetical list of all Keen: Galaxy mods, one-level mods and level packs ever made for Keen. It also includes some in-progress mods.
For a per-episode list choose from the following instead: Keen 4 mods, Keen 5 mods, Keen 6 mods.
This section has mods, which contains updates in connection with bugfixes, improvements.
This topic contains mods which differ largely from the ordinary Keen Galaxy gameplay. (Nearly) all mods in this category have substantial similarity in a distinctive gameplay derived from heavy patching.
This topic contains unfinished, abandoned, pre-alpha mods which are notable for unique creative reasons (see the notes).
Buried in Oblivion full 2017-01-01 Nisaba et al. Keen 4 18 Discussion. Community Pack: Level designs by multiple creators.
This topic contains unfinished, abandoned, or level packs with only a few altered levels (see the notes).
Gridlock's Dead in the Desert Levelpack beta 2011-02-11 Gridlock Keen 8 1.5 Discussion. Abandoned.
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the downloads for keen 5 and 6 mods will not include the executable necessary to play the game (they are still not free to distribute). you will need to put your own executable in the mod directory and unpack it with unlzexe prior to playing for the first time.
this is an alphabetical list of all keen: galaxy mods, one-level mods and level packs ever made for keen. it also includes some in-progress mods.
for a per-episode list choose from the following instead: keen 4 mods, keen 5 mods, keen 6 mods.
this section has mods, which contains updates in connection with bugfixes, improvements.
this topic contains mods which differ largely from the ordinary keen galaxy gameplay. (nearly) all mods in this category have substantial similarity in a distinctive gameplay derived from heavy patching.
this topic contains unfinished, abandoned, pre-alpha mods which are notable for unique creative reasons (see the notes).
buried in oblivion full 2017-01-01 nisaba et al. keen 4 18 discussion. community pack: level designs by multiple creators.
this topic contains unfinished, abandoned, or level packs with only a few altered levels (see the notes).
gridlock's dead in the desert levelpack beta 2011-02-11 gridlock keen 8 1.5 discussion. abandoned.
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The owners of a dog which went missing from Rothwell four months ago are set for an emotional reunion after a dog warden found her on the streets of Bristol.
Phil and Sarah Osborne have been working tirelessly to find Bella after the female English springer spaniel was taken from outside the Tesco Express store in Bridge Street, Rothwell, at about 7.20pm on October 10.
She had been tied to a tree while they went into the shop, but someone untied her and walked off towards Market Hill.
The appeal to find Bella went viral on social media with thousands of people sharing it and urging others to do the same.
And all their efforts have paid off as Phil and Sarah are travelling to Bristol today to be reunited with their beloved pet after a phonecall yesterday from the dog warden who was able to contact them because Bella is chipped.
Speaking en route to Bristol, Sarah said: “She has been found in Bristol, I am rather emotional.
“Late yesterday afternoon I got a phonecall from Bristol’s dog warden to say they had picked her up on the street.
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Sarah and Phil can’t wait to be reunited with Bella and as well as giving her a big hug, they have dug out the Christmas present they bought for her in the hope she would have been home by December 25.
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the owners of a dog which went missing from rothwell four months ago are set for an emotional reunion after a dog warden found her on the streets of bristol.
phil and sarah osborne have been working tirelessly to find bella after the female english springer spaniel was taken from outside the tesco express store in bridge street, rothwell, at about 7.20pm on october 10.
she had been tied to a tree while they went into the shop, but someone untied her and walked off towards market hill.
the appeal to find bella went viral on social media with thousands of people sharing it and urging others to do the same.
and all their efforts have paid off as phil and sarah are travelling to bristol today to be reunited with their beloved pet after a phonecall yesterday from the dog warden who was able to contact them because bella is chipped.
speaking en route to bristol, sarah said: “she has been found in bristol, i am rather emotional.
“late yesterday afternoon i got a phonecall from bristol’s dog warden to say they had picked her up on the street.
“she’s slightly underweight, has got matted hair and a good few sores but hopefully nothing the vet can’t sort out.
“she went missing on the 10th and we are going to get her on the 10th, it seems really significant.
“i couldn’t stop crying last night and i hardly slept.
“we have both been granted the day off work to pick her up.
“it seems a bit surreal, but we have worked so hard to find her, it’s been non-stop.
“social media has been fantastic.
sarah and phil can’t wait to be reunited with bella and as well as giving her a big hug, they have dug out the christmas present they bought for her in the hope she would have been home by december 25.
while it was the chip which meant the dog warden could locate bella’s owners, sarah and phil said they cannot thank everyone enough for their efforts to help them appeal for her safe return.


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mpay2park is a fully integrated parking management system that allows both parking end users and operators efficient, safe, secure and easy methods of managing parking payment transactions. using a real-time database, payment transactions are implemented via mobile devices and/or web application. customers pay for parking by simply logging into their registered account they created via internet web, mobile web or the app downloaded from a smart phone. the initial registration takes only minutes and once established the parking transactions take even less time. customers no longer have to leave their car to pay an attendant or fill a meter on the side of the curb. with a push of the button on the cell phone, parking time may also be extended from any location.
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Description: Mario-style platform game about a cute duck named Charlie. Run and jump through the levels, collect power ups and try to stay alive.
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Georgia's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) registered a growth equal to 4.6 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Dec 2018, compared with a growth equal to 8.2 % in the previous quarter. Georgia's Foreign Direct Investment: % of Nominal GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1997 to Dec 2018. The data reached an all-time high of 23.3 % in Dec 2007 and a record low 2.3 % in Mar 1998. CEIC calculates Foreign Direct Investment as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Foreign Direct Investment and quarterly Nominal GDP. The National Bank of Georgia provides Foreign Direct Investment in USD based on BPM6. The National Statistics Office of Georgia provides Nominal GDP in USD. Foreign Direct Investment prior to Q1 2000 is based on BPM5.
In the latest reports of Georgia, Current Account recorded a deficit of 458.2 USD mn in Dec 2018. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 194.2 USD mn in Dec 2018. Georgia's Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 63.7 USD mn in Dec 2018. Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 98.9 USD mn in Jun 2018. The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 4.2 USD bn in Jun 2018.
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georgia's foreign direct investment (fdi) registered a growth equal to 4.6 % of the country's nominal gdp in dec 2018, compared with a growth equal to 8.2 % in the previous quarter. georgia's foreign direct investment: % of nominal gdp data is updated quarterly, available from mar 1997 to dec 2018. the data reached an all-time high of 23.3 % in dec 2007 and a record low 2.3 % in mar 1998. ceic calculates foreign direct investment as % of nominal gdp from quarterly foreign direct investment and quarterly nominal gdp. the national bank of georgia provides foreign direct investment in usd based on bpm6. the national statistics office of georgia provides nominal gdp in usd. foreign direct investment prior to q1 2000 is based on bpm5.
in the latest reports of georgia, current account recorded a deficit of 458.2 usd mn in dec 2018. foreign direct investment (fdi) increased by 194.2 usd mn in dec 2018. georgia's direct investment abroad expanded by 63.7 usd mn in dec 2018. its foreign portfolio investment fell by 98.9 usd mn in jun 2018. the country's nominal gdp was reported at 4.2 usd bn in jun 2018.
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After 5 years of winning clients all over the US from our home base on Long Island, after our biggest year yet, and after completing a string of our most inventive projects, we’re expanding west.
About 8 hours west, to be specific. To Pittsburgh.
Needless to say, we’re pretty psyched. A few of us have been visiting and scouting it out, and from what we can tell, it’s a lively city with a growing tech community, amazing food, and, according to at least one person in our office, the best hockey team in the world (Hashtag Phil Kessel is a Stanley Cup champion!). So far, it sounds perfect!
Yinz seem super friendly, so we think we’ll fit in!
Monangahala is our favorite Pittsburgh-related word.
While we’re excited about Phil Kessel, some of our favorite hockey memories happened at the Igloo. Ahem.
Aside from our excitement about your world-famous condiments and hockey team, this is a business and we’re opening the Pittsburgh web design office for business reasons that are exciting, too. We’ve got a lot of work in the pipeline, and we’re gonna need more people to get it done. The potential of building our team in a city that’s clearly a growing tech hub means we’ll be able to work with even more extremely talented people to grow our capabilities and be more responsive for our clients. #WrldTkOvr’s the goal, and Pittsburgh is a great place to continue that mission.
Right now, we work with clients from all over the country, so we’re already stretching across time zones, and collaborating fluidly with clients isn’t anything new. Our Pittsburgh office will be synced up with the Long Island office to ensure that seamless work continues. And no different than before, if we have to hop on a plane or train for a face-to-face meeting, we’re happy to get out of the office!
Pittsburgh, it’s a pleasure to introduce ourselves. We can’t wait to meet you!
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home / pittsburgh agency / ‘burgh bound!
after 5 years of winning clients all over the us from our home base on long island, after our biggest year yet, and after completing a string of our most inventive projects, we’re expanding west.
about 8 hours west, to be specific. to pittsburgh.
needless to say, we’re pretty psyched. a few of us have been visiting and scouting it out, and from what we can tell, it’s a lively city with a growing tech community, amazing food, and, according to at least one person in our office, the best hockey team in the world (hashtag phil kessel is a stanley cup champion!). so far, it sounds perfect!
yinz seem super friendly, so we think we’ll fit in!
monangahala is our favorite pittsburgh-related word.
while we’re excited about phil kessel, some of our favorite hockey memories happened at the igloo. ahem.
aside from our excitement about your world-famous condiments and hockey team, this is a business and we’re opening the pittsburgh web design office for business reasons that are exciting, too. we’ve got a lot of work in the pipeline, and we’re gonna need more people to get it done. the potential of building our team in a city that’s clearly a growing tech hub means we’ll be able to work with even more extremely talented people to grow our capabilities and be more responsive for our clients. #wrldtkovr’s the goal, and pittsburgh is a great place to continue that mission.
right now, we work with clients from all over the country, so we’re already stretching across time zones, and collaborating fluidly with clients isn’t anything new. our pittsburgh office will be synced up with the long island office to ensure that seamless work continues. and no different than before, if we have to hop on a plane or train for a face-to-face meeting, we’re happy to get out of the office!
pittsburgh, it’s a pleasure to introduce ourselves. we can’t wait to meet you!
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High Point is a small city located at the state of North Carolina along its Piedmont Triad region. Most potion of the said city is included in the Guilford County while other parts of it scatters to the nearby counties namely Randolph, Davidson and Forsyth. During the year 2010, the estimated population count for the city was around 104,000, which gradually increased during the year 2014 to an estimate of 108,000. This city holds the rank of being the ninth on the largest municipalities in all of North Carolina and is in over the 200 on the list of the largest cities in the United States.
Moreover, High Point is known for three main things; furniture, textiles and bus manufacturing. Because of this, the city is also known for being the “Home Furnishings Capital of the World” or for the city’s slogan as “North Carolina’s International City” because of its twice a year furniture market that is known to attract at least 100,000 businesses and buyers from all over the world.
The climate in High Point, North Carolina isn’t necessarily cold but is actually much warmer and humid compared to the other states nearby. This is often because of the climate in the are which is known to be as humid subtropical. Meaning, winter season still comes but it comes in a much shorter period of time compared to the summer seasons which is experienced the longest through the year.
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Next to ants comes termites which is also known for different housing damages that it can create simply by nesting in one place. The reason why termites cause such damage to properties is probably because of the content that they try to look for in their food. They eat silky items which is highly present in our clothing, cabinets, wooden furniture and worse, wooden housing foundations!
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high point is a small city located at the state of north carolina along its piedmont triad region. most potion of the said city is included in the guilford county while other parts of it scatters to the nearby counties namely randolph, davidson and forsyth. during the year 2010, the estimated population count for the city was around 104,000, which gradually increased during the year 2014 to an estimate of 108,000. this city holds the rank of being the ninth on the largest municipalities in all of north carolina and is in over the 200 on the list of the largest cities in the united states.
moreover, high point is known for three main things; furniture, textiles and bus manufacturing. because of this, the city is also known for being the “home furnishings capital of the world” or for the city’s slogan as “north carolina’s international city” because of its twice a year furniture market that is known to attract at least 100,000 businesses and buyers from all over the world.
the climate in high point, north carolina isn’t necessarily cold but is actually much warmer and humid compared to the other states nearby. this is often because of the climate in the are which is known to be as humid subtropical. meaning, winter season still comes but it comes in a much shorter period of time compared to the summer seasons which is experienced the longest through the year.
go-forth pest control is a company that deals even with what seems to be the simplest of pest problems. more often than not people mistaken ants as something harmless and relatively small. but when one looks at the entire picture, one will be able to see that ants usually come in groups and large colonies. this is what our team of pest control professionals are known to be specialize in – to deal with pest situations both general and advanced experiences. entrust your ant control problem with go-forth pest control.
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February 9, 2019, 5 - 6:30 p.m. and 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Euless Family Life Senior Center, 300 W. Midway Dr.
Calling all Dads, Uncles and Grandpas: This is the event you’ve all been waiting for. Grab your favorite little lady and get ready for a night you’ll both remember forever.
Enjoy a night of dancing, refreshments, goody bags, photos and fun. Create memories that will last a lifetime for you and the most important girl in your life. All ages are welcome.
This event sells out quickly, so please get your tickets early. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the Euless Family Life Center beginning January 14.
For additional information, please call 817-685-1666.

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february 9, 2019, 5 - 6:30 p.m. and 7 - 8:30 p.m.
euless family life senior center, 300 w. midway dr.
calling all dads, uncles and grandpas: this is the event you’ve all been waiting for. grab your favorite little lady and get ready for a night you’ll both remember forever.
enjoy a night of dancing, refreshments, goody bags, photos and fun. create memories that will last a lifetime for you and the most important girl in your life. all ages are welcome.
this event sells out quickly, so please get your tickets early. tickets are $10 per person and are available at the euless family life center beginning january 14.
for additional information, please call 817-685-1666.


text: A cross between a lemon and a mandarin. Evergreen shrub. Can be placed on a sunny patio for the summer, but will need the protection of a conservatory or greenhouse in winter. Feed and water regularly in summer. Less water in winter. Requires an acid soil.

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Study precisely what is needed to be compliant for all three primary compliance areas: SOPs for the IT infrastructure, trade requirements for software product options, and the 10-step risk-primarily based validation strategy. This webinar demystifies Part 11 and the brand new European equal Annex eleven. It gets you on the right track for utilizing electronic data and signatures to enormously increase productivity.
This entry was posted in criminal law and tagged design, globalcompliancepanel, historical, machine, master, record, system on February 14, 2019 by donny.
A majority of at the moment’s world population uses the web, however it additionally poses a risk for his or her personal information being stolen. Information safety breach is turning into so common and effecting millions. In 2006 the Division of Veterans Affairs suffered a large safety breach when an unencrypted laptop with data on tens of millions of veterans was stolen.
This entry was posted in criminal law and tagged cause, complice, evaluation, expectations, failure, international, investigation, panel on December 29, 2018 by donny.
Once we think of kids convicted of crimes, we think about a juvenile detention heart full of uncontrollable younger adults who are at their last resort of restraint. Do we actually need to group a baby, who is perhaps the sufferer of bullying himself, who has bullied a classmate in the identical category as a toddler who killed another? Massachusetts says sure, make them criminals. Don’t give them the benefit of the doubt anymore by allowing school authorities to deal with the state of affairs, ship them straight to the police.
Aside from the central Bar Council of India, there exists in each state a separate Bar council. Advocates are to register themselves with the bar councils and have to watch territorial confinement. Nonetheless, registration does not prohibit the advocates to appear in any court of India. Thus Delhi advocates can seem in Chennai excessive courtroom or Guwahati high court.
This entry was posted in criminal law and tagged correct, exempt, identification, payment, practice, staff, webinar on November 28, 2018 by donny.
Napthens present tailored legal advice that’s designed to satisfy the wants of the consumer. Their group of knowledgeable authorized consultants are welcoming, pleasant and have many years of expertise. Providing a set of customised authorized services including employment legislation, family and divorce, personal injury, wills, estate planning, enterprise restoration, intellectual property, licensing legislation and commercial litigation.
This entry was posted in criminal law and tagged legislation, media, social on November 24, 2018 by donny.
Outcomes 1 to 3 give attention to the involvement of a affected person in their very own care and the information they receive to make informed choices about their care. The CQC will want health and social care providers to exhibit assist for those using the service in order that they could understand the choices they make. It is very important allow the patient and their households to make an informed decision, whether or not that’s by offering documentation in a variety of languages that may be accessed by sufferers of a special race or ethnicity, supporting those with communication or cognitive impairments, or by way of the staff demonstrating their respect for his or her patients.
This entry was posted in criminal law and tagged billing, lawyer, right, search, software on November 14, 2018 by donny.

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study precisely what is needed to be compliant for all three primary compliance areas: sops for the it infrastructure, trade requirements for software product options, and the 10-step risk-primarily based validation strategy. this webinar demystifies part 11 and the brand new european equal annex eleven. it gets you on the right track for utilizing electronic data and signatures to enormously increase productivity.
this entry was posted in criminal law and tagged design, globalcompliancepanel, historical, machine, master, record, system on february 14, 2019 by donny.
a majority of at the moment’s world population uses the web, however it additionally poses a risk for his or her personal information being stolen. information safety breach is turning into so common and effecting millions. in 2006 the division of veterans affairs suffered a large safety breach when an unencrypted laptop with data on tens of millions of veterans was stolen.
this entry was posted in criminal law and tagged cause, complice, evaluation, expectations, failure, international, investigation, panel on december 29, 2018 by donny.
once we think of kids convicted of crimes, we think about a juvenile detention heart full of uncontrollable younger adults who are at their last resort of restraint. do we actually need to group a baby, who is perhaps the sufferer of bullying himself, who has bullied a classmate in the identical category as a toddler who killed another? massachusetts says sure, make them criminals. don’t give them the benefit of the doubt anymore by allowing school authorities to deal with the state of affairs, ship them straight to the police.
aside from the central bar council of india, there exists in each state a separate bar council. advocates are to register themselves with the bar councils and have to watch territorial confinement. nonetheless, registration does not prohibit the advocates to appear in any court of india. thus delhi advocates can seem in chennai excessive courtroom or guwahati high court.
this entry was posted in criminal law and tagged correct, exempt, identification, payment, practice, staff, webinar on november 28, 2018 by donny.
napthens present tailored legal advice that’s designed to satisfy the wants of the consumer. their group of knowledgeable authorized consultants are welcoming, pleasant and have many years of expertise. providing a set of customised authorized services including employment legislation, family and divorce, personal injury, wills, estate planning, enterprise restoration, intellectual property, licensing legislation and commercial litigation.
this entry was posted in criminal law and tagged legislation, media, social on november 24, 2018 by donny.
outcomes 1 to 3 give attention to the involvement of a affected person in their very own care and the information they receive to make informed choices about their care. the cqc will want health and social care providers to exhibit assist for those using the service in order that they could understand the choices they make. it is very important allow the patient and their households to make an informed decision, whether or not that’s by offering documentation in a variety of languages that may be accessed by sufferers of a special race or ethnicity, supporting those with communication or cognitive impairments, or by way of the staff demonstrating their respect for his or her patients.
this entry was posted in criminal law and tagged billing, lawyer, right, search, software on november 14, 2018 by donny.


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There are a few key differences between a real estate agent and a real estate broker that are worth examining before looking at the steps to become them. Both licensed real estate agents and real estate brokers represent sellers and/or buyers of real property and land in negotiations to sell, buy, and manage real estate transactions. (homes, buildings, apartments, etc.). However, a real estate agent must work under a licensed broker in order to represent clients, while real estate brokers can work independently.
Register and complete a 75-hour course approved by the Department of State.
Upon passing the NY Real Estate exam, fill out the online application and pay the required two year license fee to get your license.
Note, if you’re an attorney admitted to practice in New York State, you are exempt from the educational, experience and examination requirements. All you have to do is submit a completed application and fee.
written and updated by Michael Jasper, Esq.
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there are a few key differences between a real estate agent and a real estate broker that are worth examining before looking at the steps to become them. both licensed real estate agents and real estate brokers represent sellers and/or buyers of real property and land in negotiations to sell, buy, and manage real estate transactions. (homes, buildings, apartments, etc.). however, a real estate agent must work under a licensed broker in order to represent clients, while real estate brokers can work independently.
register and complete a 75-hour course approved by the department of state.
upon passing the ny real estate exam, fill out the online application and pay the required two year license fee to get your license.
note, if you’re an attorney admitted to practice in new york state, you are exempt from the educational, experience and examination requirements. all you have to do is submit a completed application and fee.
written and updated by michael jasper, esq.
previous postprevious what are contingency fee agreements?


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Considérer a period qui termine à ou paire pouces sous vos genoux. Tote Bags. absolute for any season and oh-so useful, personalized tote bags make excellent wedding favors. Plain tote bags are inexpensive, and they are simple to customize yourself, should you hope to make your own wedding favors. sharp upon time? Some wedding shops pay for personalized totes, but they will cost you more than if you design them yourself.
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considérer a period qui termine à ou paire pouces sous vos genoux. tote bags. absolute for any season and oh-so useful, personalized tote bags make excellent wedding favors. plain tote bags are inexpensive, and they are simple to customize yourself, should you hope to make your own wedding favors. sharp upon time? some wedding shops pay for personalized totes, but they will cost you more than if you design them yourself.
superbe keyword décoration. sunglasses. having the ideal summer wedding? candies and chocolates might not be the best wedding favor to depart for guests in the hot summer sun. sunglasses are a good showing off to save your guests delightful and to remind them of your special hours of daylight for years to come. a plus? frames come in a variety of styles and can be personalized in therefore many ways. you are limited unaccompanied by your imagination! as soon as tote bags, sunglasses can with be personalized professionally by many wedding and party vendors.
s’mores kits. perfect for weddings in tardy summer or beforehand fall, individual s’mores kits are unorthodox creative substitute to more standard wedding favors. these can be as basic or as decadent as you prefer, and thus they can con for any budget. all you dependence are some graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate bars and cute craft supplies to make these beatific and unforgettable gifts for your guests.
candy in personalized wrappers. a bit more on the established side, personalized candy wrappers and candy seem to be mainstays behind it comes to wedding favors. from those oft-present jordan almonds to the more radical chocolate bars, this is substitute simple and within your means quirk to ensue a personal be adjacent to to your wedding. why mess bearing in mind a classic? choose your candy and choose out those personalized candy wrappers. it’s a good way to make an heavens on wedding guests bearing in mind a sweet-tooth, and it along with makes for a well-appreciated shower or bachelorette party gift.
individual bath salts. do-it-yourself bath salts are every the rage these days. whether they are for personal use, a christmas present for a relative or birthday present for a relative, chances are you’ve already got a recipe or two upon one of your pinterest boards. individual bath salts are a unique and affordable mannerism to pamper your wedding guests. luxurious, tiny jars of bath salt along with make fantastic bridal shower favors.
hangover rescue kits. hangover rescue kits or “cures” are a must-have if your guests will be drinking. from a personalized bottle of water, to a hangover remedy-packed kit, you can create this wedding favor as easy or as complex as you like. as later than the further do-it-yourself ideas, this concept is lithe and budget friendly. hangover rescue kits moreover make great bachelor and bachelorette party favors!
sachets. you probably already know that sachets are little bags of perfumed flowers or aromatic herbs that people typically area in drawers or closets to create the publicize odor pleasant. what you might not know is that these herb and flower-filled pouches create creative wedding favors as well. as later sunglasses or totes, these complex wedding party favors can either be bought or made at home.


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Obesity is a leading cause of complications and death in children suffering from Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), yet there are few effective treatment options for these patients. In a new study published in Surgery for Obesity and Related Disease researchers found that bariatric surgery, specifically laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), resulted in substantial weight loss with no apparent adverse effect on growth in a small group of severely overweight patients with PWS. While bariatric surgery is considered controversial for PWS, the research team is encouraged by their positive results.
PWS is a rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of problems including a constant desire to consume food, which is driven by a permanent feeling of hunger. This can easily lead to dangerous weight gain, and in fact, in PWS obesity is a leading cause of death and related problems such as obstructive sleep apnea, dyslipidemia (abnormally high cholesterol or fats in the blood), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.
“Questions are raised regarding the safety of bariatric surgery in PWS patients, the degree and sustainability of weight loss and resolution of related health problems, long term results, as well as the effect on growth and skeletal maturity. These concerns stem from the fact that the pathophysiology of obesity in those patients is unique and differs from what is observed in the general population,” explained lead investigator Aayed R. Alqahtani, MD, RCSCS, FACS, of the Department of Surgery at King Saud University College of Medicine, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The study was carried out at King Saud University College of Medicine, which is an academic center with a standardized care pathway for pediatric bariatric surgery. Dr. Alqahtani and co-investigators examined weight loss and growth after LSG in 24 children and adolescents with PWS aged between five and 18 years old and compared the results with patients without the syndrome, who were matched for age, gender, and body mass index (BMI).
“Our study indicates that bariatric surgery should be recommended for pediatric PWS patients; our results are unmatched by any other treatment. All of our patients experienced significant weight loss following LSG. There were no deaths or major complications, no significant morbidity, and no slowing of growth,” reported Dr. Alqahtani. “Most of the weight loss occurred within the first two years after surgery and patients successfully reduced food intake and felt satiated by smaller amounts of food due to reduced stomach capacity.” Data for up to five years follow-up were analyzed, during which time few complications occurred.
The PWS patients had a mean BMI of 46.2 (± 12.2) before surgery. All PWS patients had obstructive sleep apnea, 62% had dyslipidemia, 43% had hypertension, and 29% had diabetes mellitus. The change in BMI at the first, second, third, fourth and fifth annual visits was -14.7 (22 patients), -15.0 (18 patients), -12.2 (13 patients), -12.7 (11 patients), and -10.7 (7 patients), in the PWS group; while the non-PWS group had a BMI change of -15.9 (67 patients), -18.0 (50 patients), -18.4 (47 patients), -18.9 (26 patients), and -19.0 (20 patients), respectively.
“Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Children and Adolescents with Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Matched Control Study,” by Aayed R. Alqahtani, MD, RCSCS, FACS, Mohamed O. Elahmedi, MBBS, Awadh R. Al Qahtani, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Jaehoon Lee, PhD, and Merlin G. Butler, MD PhD, FFACMG (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2015.07.014). It appears online in Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, in advance of its issue,published by Elsevier.
Full text of this article is available to credentialed journalists upon request. Contact Elizabeth Perill at +1 212 633 3833 or hmsmedia@elsevier.com to obtain copies. Journalists wishing to interview the authors may contact Aayed R. Alqahtani, MD, RCSCS, FACS at +966507475363 or qahtani@yahoo.com. Dr. Inge may be reached for comment at Thomas.inge@cchmc.org.
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases (SOARD),the Official Journal of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (http://asmbs.org) is an international journal devoted to the publication of peer-reviewed articles of the highest quality with objective data regarding techniques for the treatment of severe obesity. Articles document the effects of surgically induced weight loss on obesity physiological, psychiatric, and social co-morbidities. SOARD is ranked 13th of 198 journals in the Surgery category in the 2014 Journal Citation Reports®, published by Thomson Reuters, and has an Impact Factor of 4.066.

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obesity is a leading cause of complications and death in children suffering from prader-willi syndrome (pws), yet there are few effective treatment options for these patients. in a new study published in surgery for obesity and related disease researchers found that bariatric surgery, specifically laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (lsg), resulted in substantial weight loss with no apparent adverse effect on growth in a small group of severely overweight patients with pws. while bariatric surgery is considered controversial for pws, the research team is encouraged by their positive results.
pws is a rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of problems including a constant desire to consume food, which is driven by a permanent feeling of hunger. this can easily lead to dangerous weight gain, and in fact, in pws obesity is a leading cause of death and related problems such as obstructive sleep apnea, dyslipidemia (abnormally high cholesterol or fats in the blood), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.
“questions are raised regarding the safety of bariatric surgery in pws patients, the degree and sustainability of weight loss and resolution of related health problems, long term results, as well as the effect on growth and skeletal maturity. these concerns stem from the fact that the pathophysiology of obesity in those patients is unique and differs from what is observed in the general population,” explained lead investigator aayed r. alqahtani, md, rcscs, facs, of the department of surgery at king saud university college of medicine, riyadh, saudi arabia.
the study was carried out at king saud university college of medicine, which is an academic center with a standardized care pathway for pediatric bariatric surgery. dr. alqahtani and co-investigators examined weight loss and growth after lsg in 24 children and adolescents with pws aged between five and 18 years old and compared the results with patients without the syndrome, who were matched for age, gender, and body mass index (bmi).
“our study indicates that bariatric surgery should be recommended for pediatric pws patients; our results are unmatched by any other treatment. all of our patients experienced significant weight loss following lsg. there were no deaths or major complications, no significant morbidity, and no slowing of growth,” reported dr. alqahtani. “most of the weight loss occurred within the first two years after surgery and patients successfully reduced food intake and felt satiated by smaller amounts of food due to reduced stomach capacity.” data for up to five years follow-up were analyzed, during which time few complications occurred.
the pws patients had a mean bmi of 46.2 (± 12.2) before surgery. all pws patients had obstructive sleep apnea, 62% had dyslipidemia, 43% had hypertension, and 29% had diabetes mellitus. the change in bmi at the first, second, third, fourth and fifth annual visits was -14.7 (22 patients), -15.0 (18 patients), -12.2 (13 patients), -12.7 (11 patients), and -10.7 (7 patients), in the pws group; while the non-pws group had a bmi change of -15.9 (67 patients), -18.0 (50 patients), -18.4 (47 patients), -18.9 (26 patients), and -19.0 (20 patients), respectively.
“laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in children and adolescents with prader-willi syndrome: a matched control study,” by aayed r. alqahtani, md, rcscs, facs, mohamed o. elahmedi, mbbs, awadh r. al qahtani, md, msc, frcsc, jaehoon lee, phd, and merlin g. butler, md phd, ffacmg (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2015.07.014). it appears online in surgery for obesity and related diseases, in advance of its issue,published by elsevier.
full text of this article is available to credentialed journalists upon request. contact elizabeth perill at +1 212 633 3833 or hmsmedia@elsevier.com to obtain copies. journalists wishing to interview the authors may contact aayed r. alqahtani, md, rcscs, facs at +966507475363 or qahtani@yahoo.com. dr. inge may be reached for comment at thomas.inge@cchmc.org.
surgery for obesity and related diseases (soard),the official journal of the american society for metabolic and bariatric surgery (http://asmbs.org) is an international journal devoted to the publication of peer-reviewed articles of the highest quality with objective data regarding techniques for the treatment of severe obesity. articles document the effects of surgically induced weight loss on obesity physiological, psychiatric, and social co-morbidities. soard is ranked 13th of 198 journals in the surgery category in the 2014 journal citation reports®, published by thomson reuters, and has an impact factor of 4.066.