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There is a unique undercover unit in the Auckstrallis police force – RPU (Rape Preventer Unit). It is the combination of civilians and seasoned police officers. The officers are constant but the civilians are transient. The unit functions in a classic bait and trap situation. The civilians are the bait. Each of them have been raped. Counselling and the passage of time has not assuaged their hatred, pain or shame. They require the action that participation in this unit provides. A more visceral sense of justice.
Rape victims often feel that they have some inherent lure to rapists. That no matter how safe they feel, they always worry about this happening. It undermines their confidence, they put on weight and dress dowdy to prevent potential attention, to name but two strategies. The court cases, if they could force themselves to go to court are like whip lashes on an already raw skin surface. Forcing them to recount the horror held forever in their minds and even worse to do so within a public arena. Their pain paraded across the media in all formats.
The unit was established to make use of that "inherent lure". Whether it was true or not it became an acceptable rationale with the collection of facts in rape victims being raped more than once. The victims are paired with a team and frequent known sites of victim acquisition. They choose to be abducted. Which is of course tightly monitored by their team. The rapist is caught moments before they would complete the act.
This timing of apprehension serves three purposes. The first, is that the rapist is taken off the street with a fully documented case against them. The second, is that this solid case means that their rape victims are spared having to recount their pain, unless they wish to, as their major witness is their rock solid case, including video. The third, is that the bait rape victims get to act against perpetrators of rape and chose to exert their power to choose.
The civilians are called this because they are no longer rape victims, or simply part of a process to seek justice for the crimes against them. They become active participants in preventing other women suffering what they had, which including a drawn out court process.
To date the success rate has been phenomenal. In terms of both the criminal convictions and the mental well being of the rape victims, both bait and current. When memories of what happened to them flare up, they can be replaced with the memory of besting a rapist intent on the same destruction of their victims lives, as theirs had been.


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The 8 Best Corn Mazes in Missouri!
Welcome the fall season the right way: By exploring a corn maze! In Missouri, these beautiful crop labyrinths are intricately designed and fun for the whole family. These are wonderful community events, a great way to support local farms, and most important, are a day of exciting fun! Here are the best corn mazes in the Show Me State.
1. Shyrocks Brothers Callaway Farm, Columbia, MO
Home of that famous gumball coaster, the Shyrock family (who has been farming in Northern Callaway County since 1889) began inviting visitors to the farm back in 2002. Start making plans now to enjoy being in the country while you experience this life-size corn maze. In addition to having one of the best corn mazes in Missouri, this spot also features group hayrides, pumpkins, and roaring campfires.
2. Exeter Corn Maze, Exeter, MO
"It's just more fun here" is an appropriate motto for this amazing corn maze in Exeter! The eight-acre Exeter Corn Maze is packed with fun and adventure that will keep your family busy day and night. The Exeter Corn Maze features a 35-acre pumpkin patch, zip line, haunted barn and maze, zombie paintball, petting zoo, hayrides, and much more!
3. Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch, Kearney, MO
Getting lost between these giant stalks of corn is fun the whole family will enjoy. No one does corn mazes like the Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch in Kearney. This fun farm uses state-of-the-art technology to cut intricate designs out of its giant corn field.
4. Campbell's Maze Daze & Pumpkin Patch, Clever, MO
From haunted mazes, bonfires, and scavenger hunts to hayrides, karaoke, and pumpkins, there's something for everyone at the annual fall celebration down on Campbell's farm. That's not all, of course! Campbell's Maze Daze also features one of the best corn mazes in Missouri.
5. The Verona MAiZE, Verona, MO
It's all good farmin' fun and fright for the entire family down on the farm at the popular Verona MAiZE. This labyrinth is carved into a seven-acre corn field and is operated by GRIP Boys Home as a fundraiser. Designed to challenge the wits of maze-goers, it takes an average of 45 minutes to find the one exit through over two miles of twists, turns, and dead ends.
6. Shuck's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Pleasant Hill, MO
Getting lost has never been more fun than here at Shuck's Family Fun Farm! This maze, located on a 14-acre cornfield in Cass County, offers activities and adventure for the whole family. What makes Shuck's stand out is that there are actually two mazes within the one maze, with different levels of difficulty.
7. Liberty Corn Maze, Liberty, MO
Liberty Corn Maze consistently ranks among the best in the state. In past years, they've done election-themed designs, Kansas City Royals-themed creations, and a tribute to the National World War II Museum.
8. Corn Maze at Brookdale, Eureka, MO
One of the largest corn mazes in the St. Louis area, the Corn Maze at Brookdale is the place to be for outdoor fall fun. If you're feeling brave, see if you can make it through over 100 acres of terror at this spot's haunted maze and hayride.

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Thanksgiving in Los Angeles
Your guide to Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, from the best dinners (turkeys, pies, wine!) to volunteering opportunities
Thanksgiving in Los Angeles can be tough like an overcooked turkey—especially if you're without plans. If you're staying in L.A., gather other stranded friends and make a reservation for Thanksgiving dinner—we found traditional, haute cuisine and vegan options too. If you're scrambling to plan a dinner, let L.A.'s best restaurants do most of the legwork: we found the best pies, take-out turkeys and side dishes to take some of the stress out. Of course, you can always hole up in a cocktail bar and pay thanks to one of your favorite bartenders. After dinner, settle on the couch with one of our Thanksgiving movie recommendations, plan out your Black Friday strategy or just dream of the next day's leftovers.
When is Thanksgiving 2017?
Good question, thanks for asking. Thanksgiving is held on the fourth Thursday in November. This year, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 23, 2017.
Thanksgiving dinner plans
The best restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner
This year, celebrate Thanksgiving without the hassle of DIY cooking and cleaning by dining at one of these Thanksgiving restaurants for brunch, lunch or dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Whether you're tired of basting a turkey or can't decide which side dishes to make, leave it up to some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. You'll have plenty of options, from haute Thanksgiving to vegan and vegetarian meals, buffets and traditional just-like-home feasts. RECOMMENDED: Thanksgiving in Los Angeles
Things to do over Thanksgiving weekend
The best local charities to donate to in LA
Spread the wealth during the holiday season or year-round, with these 10 fantastic local organizations
What we're thankful for this Thanksgiving in Los Angeles
What are you thankful for that you can't admit at the dinner table?
There are some things Angelenos are thankful for that they wouldn't dare say out loud in front of family, friends and strangers, lest Grandma's face turn the color of the cranberry sauce. So we asked, and here's what you said.
More things to do for Thanksgiving in Los Angeles
15 reasons why being single during the holidays is the worst
The downsides of being single are too real during the holidays.


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40 Goddess Locs Styles
Faux locs have become an increasingly popular protective style in recent years. Goddess locs, which are faux locs that have curly ends, have become especially popular due to their extremely natural-looking appearance. They are often made with human hair, but synthetic hair such as Marley or Kanekalon hair can also be used. For those who are thinking about locking their natural hair, goddess locs can also be a great way to get an idea of what their hair will look like once that process is complete. Let's take a look at 40 ways you can style goddess locs.
1Red Goddess Locs
These gorgeous goddess locs stand out because of their natural-looking texture and deep red color. The side swept and curly ends make this looks extra chic!
2Side-Swept Updo
For this style, the goddess locs are piled into a loose high ponytail and hang over one shoulder. You can let a single loc hang loose on the other side of your head for a carefree look.
3Short Goddess Locs
These goddess locs are shorter in length but not in style. A touch of light brown hair creates pretty highlights and a little hair jewelry jazzes up the look even more.
4Half Pinned Back Goddess Locs
For this style, the goddess locs in the front are neatly pinned back while the rest hang loosely in the back. A simple but gorgeous way to show off your goddess locs.
5Side-Swept Goddess Locs
These goddess locs are styled into a simple side-swept look: a simple and classic style that never gets old.
6Golden Double Buns
These golden-colored goddess locs are intertwined with loose strands of hair and styled into a half up half down double bun style for a casual, bohemian look.
7Shoulder-Length Goddess Locs
These gorgeous shoulder length goddess locs are perfect if you want a protective style that isn't excessively long. Since faux locs can be heavy, choosing a shorter length can reduce the weight of the locs.
8Accessorized Goddess Locs
Hair accessories can be used to easily jazz up any style. Colored cord, cowrie shells, and beads are used to accessorize these goddess locs.
9Multi Colored Goddess Locs
Multiple hair colors are used for these goddess locs, creating a unique highlighted look.
10Goddess Locs With Shaved Design
These goddess locs are styled into a faux hawk, showing off the shaved design on the side of the head: the perfect protective style if the sides of your head are already shaved.
11Hip-Length Goddess Locs
These ultra long goddess locs are perfect if you want a lot of length to play with. For this style, the curly ends make up almost half the length of each loc.
12High Bun
These goddess locs are styled into a neat high bun: a classic style that can be casual or chic.
13Half Up Half Down Messy Bun
These super long beautiful goddess locs are styled into a carefree half up half down style featuring a loose messy bun at the top of the head.
14Goddess Locs With Golden Highlights
These light brown goddess locs are offset by a few blonde locs for a pretty color contrast. Light-colored cord is wrapped around a few locs to take this style to the next level.
15Double Buns
These goddess locs are styled into a half up half down style with double buns, creating a fun, youthful look.
16Medium-Length Goddess Locs
These goddess locs have an extremely natural-looking appearance. They fall right beneath the shoulders, a nice length that can be styled in many different ways.
17Light Brown Side Swept Goddess Locs
These gorgeous light brown goddess locs can be styled in a variety of ways, including the boho look pictured here: swept to one side and paired with a stylish hat.
18High Bun With Head Wrap
Head wraps are so versatile they can be used on all natural hair types, lengths, and protective styles. Goddess locs are no exception: they can be easily styled into a high bun and wrapped in a colorful scarf.
19High Bun With Cowrie Shells
Strategically placed cowrie shells adorn these goddess locs, which are wrapped into a loose high bun. This is a cute and easy way to style your goddess locs.
20Bob-Length Goddess Locs
These gorgeous bob-length goddess locs are accessorized with gold beads and silver cords. This look is perfect if you want short faux locs with medium thickness.
21Purple Goddess Locs
These beautiful purple goddess locs almost look more like finger coils than faux locs at first glance. If you're looking for a truly unique way to wear goddess locs, look no further.
22Blonde Ombre Goddess Locs
These golden-colored goddess locs are lighter on the ends, which are left loose and curly, creating a pretty ombre effect.
23Messy Goddess Locs
Some people like their faux locs to be perfectly neat and uniform without a strand out of place, while others prefer a slightly messier look, which can actually make them look more natural: like these goddess locs, which are styled by pulling a few locs from the front and securing them together at the back of the head.
24High Bun With Swoop Bangs
For this style, the goddess locs are pulled up into a high bun. A few locs are left out, creating cute swoop bangs.
25Thick Shoulder-Length Goddess Locs
Real locs are not immune to frizz, so while it's easy to get rid of stray hairs on faux locs by running a lighter up and down each loc, letting them frizz a little actually makes them look more natural, like these fabulous shoulder-length goddess locs.
26Goddess Locs With Shaved Side
Even though shaving one side of your head may seem like a big commitment, there are still many protective styles you can wear, including goddess locs. The contrast of the shaved look on one side and long goddess locs on the other side is strikingly beautiful.
27Goddess Locs High Pony
The high ponytail is a classic look that never goes out of style. This is a cute, simple way to style your goddess locs.
28Goddess Locs Side Pony
Just like the high pony, a side ponytail is another cute, fun way to style your goddess locs. It's also a style that looks great on both long and medium lengths.
29Goddess Locs With A Touch Of Color
These goddess locs are uniform in color except for one single loc, which is lighter. This is a cute, easy way to take a simple style up a notch.
30Goddess Locs With Silver Beads
Sometimes all you need are the right accessories to create a new style, like the pretty silver beads that have been added to these gorgeous, simple goddess locs pictured here.
31Brown Goddess Locs
These pretty brown goddess locs can either be matched to your natural hair color or used as a way to experiment with a new hair color without having to dye your hair.
32Half Pulled Back Goddess Locs
These goddess locs are parted on one side and the locs in the front are then pulled and pinned to the back for an effortless half pulled back look.
33Goddess Locs With Hair Jewelry
Beads aren't the only accessories you can use to dress up protective styles. Hair rings are another pretty way to accessorize goddess locs.
34Half Up Half Down Ponytail
Another variation of the ever-popular half up half down hairstyle involves pulling the hair in the front into a high ponytail (instead of a bun) and letting the rest hang loose. Add a few gold beads for even more flair.
35Extra Long Goddess Locs With Side Part
There are a lot of different ways to style goddess locs this long, but sometimes you just want to go for a simple look, as pictured here. A simple side part is all you need to rock these extra long locs in all of their glory.
36Goddess Locs With Pinned Back Bangs
If you don't like having your hair in your face, this style is a simple solution to that problem. Just twist and arrange the locs away from your face and use bobby pins to secure them if necessary.
37Goddess Locs Embellished With Gold
A combination of gold beads and gold-colored cord is used to accessorize these goddess locs. Use golden-colored hair for a single loc to complete the look.
38Goddess Locs With Top Knot
This style doesn't quite qualify as a half up half down style since only a small section of hair in the front is pulled up, but it is still just as stylish. Take a section about the size of bangs right at the front and pull it up into a messy top knot for a fun, cute style that's perfect as an everyday look.
39Extra Long Goddess Locs With Accessories
When it comes to accessorizing goddess locs, you don't have to stick to just one type of accessory. You can easily mix and match beads, cowrie shells and colored cord, as pictured here, without creating a look that is too busy.
40Classic Goddess Locs
The foundation for any style, these long, simple goddess locs are gorgeous as is: no accessories or fancy styles needed.


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I really don't mean to over simplify this, but customer service is really simple. And the number one trick is the one so many of us overlook.
It's returning a phone call.
To restate it, always take your customer's incoming phone call. If you can't, then always return it as soon as possible.
We are constantly interviewing our clients' customers and vendors as part of our services. This gives us an unpolished view of our client so that we can get the most street-level picture of how the market views our client. Good, bad, or indifferent; warts or beauty marks. Every blemish.
On a recent assignment I had an unexpected and unsolicited opportunity to interview a client's customer. I was having lunch with an associate when he informed me that he was a customer of my client. He bragged on the quality of the work and the level of expertise that everyone there showed. But – and this was a big "but" to him–they were horrible at returning phone calls. After inquiring why that stood out so much for him, he explained his reasoning.
First, a little background: they, both my client and my associate, are in a project-focused businesses where time lines and benchmarks are critical. That means there needs to be constant back-and-forth communication about progress and status of various elements of a project.
My associate, while glowing in his compliments about my client as to his abilities, he was extremely frustrated to the point of considering discontinuing any future work because he just simply didn't hear back from him when he called. Note that he didn't say "he got bad service or production or bad results." He just didn't get timely information. And many times all it would have taken would have been a call back to say, "I'm still working on it, everything is going ok, but I don't have any changes to report."
Simple, right? Well, if it's so simple, why do I find this to be a common complaint? I haven't done any real scientific or serious analysis on this, but my practical experience informs me that this is really prevalent across all businesses.
Let me just leave you with this challenge. Return your phone calls, even when you have nothing to report. If you don't have time for a full conversation, then send an email saying you got the phone call, there's nothing new to report, and you'll be calling back shortly–and then do just that.
Hey, this stuff really is simple! Remember that old line about "90 percent of success is showing up?" This is a variation on "showing up."


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Being a bit behind the times I got my first ever smartphone in October 2014 and made it an iPhone 6 to better integrate with my computer and other kit. Its proving to be a great tool for photography as I use the Fuji app to control my X-system cameras by wireless, the Triggertrap app to control them tethered and have a number of other useful apps. These include an exposure meter, The Photographer's Ephemeris (for sun/moon times) and Stellarium (for watching and planning night sky shoots).
The idea of a tiny sensor camera with a tiny, fixed aperture lens seemed a good idea as a back up but didn't excite me a great deal, especially as I always have a "proper" camera with me. I have a few photography camera apps such as Hipstamatic, Polamatic etc and these do make it a whole lot more fun, for me at least. Some photographers have really embraced the iPhone and shoot fantastic images with it, using its attributes and limitations in clever ways. I doubt I will ever be one of those, but I want to get used to the idea of always having a pocket snapper with me and above all have fun with it.
I have tried to make myself use it more as a camera and to be honest am finding it good fun. The camera is actually good enough to replace a basic point and shoot camera, which I suppose is why that market is rapidly dying. I must admit to really enjoying the Hipstamatic app as it enables one to select from a variety of lens and film simulations that replicate some analogue types of photography. I like the square format this app imposes and the slight uncertainty of how a shot will come out.
One of the joys of the iPhone is that it imposes similar limitations on the user to shooting with a fixed prime lens, but with almost limitless depth of field. While most people just shoot happy snaps, a photographer can enjoy the challenge of trying to make decent compositions while having a bit of fun with the apps. In some ways not having to consider focus/depth of field for most compositions can be rather liberating and relaxing, despite the limitations it imposes on selective use of sharpness and blur in an image.
While I am not exactly the world's biggest fan of the sort of self portraits that clutter all the social sites these days it is actually nice for me to use the phone to take the odd snap of myself, as I virtually never get any photos of me any other way!
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It lasted for about a year or at least several months, when the girls' imaginations flowed to the tips of their fingers.
They created Finger People and entire Finger Families.
* Adults on fingertips, children on knuckles (because kids are shorter). I also notice Jo's fingers are substantially longer than Lu's
There were couples, children, ex-boyfriends, ex-girlfriends, best friends.
Every person had ages, characteristics, a 'look', a back story and even Bending skills ala Avatar. Like someone could bend water or air or fire. Sometimes they went to school.
It was how the girls kept themselves occupied literally for hours, in the car, when at home with nothing to do, while waiting, and it was one of those Private activities which they shooed me away from ("Go away, mama!").
But I was fascinated as I never had someone to play with like that in childhood, and the worlds in my mind were never shared, or were as detailed.
They've stopped playing with their Finger People now, moved on to other imaginary pursuits. But I've very carefully documented it (via a series of slightly frustrating interviews), because it's one of those things they'll look back on and say – Oh my God, we did THAT?
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How do you survive in a world that is uncompromisingly male-biased? A landscape, so convention dictates, where women are born to serve men. Kitty LeRoy, born in 1850 in Michigan, never heard the question and certainly didn't wait to find out the answer.
Born to live
This was a woman in a hurry, her ultimate purpose being to enjoy life. And gender wasn't going to get in the way. Extrovert Kitty went in search of excitement and adventure as soon as she could walk; unafraid of anyone or anything, she was always game to try something new – a girl who loved to show off. By the age of ten she was performing on stage in Bay City, Michigan. By her twenty first birthday she was the center of attention at the local gaming saloons, reveling in a game of Faro with the male clientele.
How to get a man's attention
Casino owners soon had her dealing, holding sway over men that flocked to her table, eager to play, win or lose with a woman just as competitive as they were. She often dressed like a man or, if the mood took her, like a gypsy. And Kitty knew full well her effect on men. No known photographs exist of her, but by all accounts she was a beauty who liked to stoke the embers of male desire.
And challenge a man
It's not surprising that some men didn't know when to stop. One persistent admirer discovered Kitty was no observer of convention. Here was a woman quite prepared to challenge a man to a duel, to dress like him, and willing to shoot in anger to make her point. Small comfort to this unfortunate individual that Kitty, overcome with remorse, married him before he breathed his last.
How to mean business
Warning signs of a woman to be taken seriously were always clearly visible. Kitty never came to the gaming table without a Bowie knife and revolver from her considerable collection, and her first husband could have testified to her proficiency in their use. He was the only man, so history recounts, prepared to stand stock still, with an apple on his head, while his wife galloped past on horseback and shot it off. She never missed.
In search of a real man
Unsurprisingly his nerve eventually broke. Never one to show weakness, Kitty couldn't abide it in others, so she went in search of 'real' men. In Deadwood, South Dakota, one of the most insalubrious towns in the Old West, she found them. They flocked to The Mint Gambling Saloon that she opened with kindred spirits Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok – including those on the wrong side of the law: men like train robber Sam Bass.
And luck runs out
In this intoxicating, wild landscape, Kitty thrived. However, the girl who first got married at the tender age of fifteen, discovered thirteen years later that all men have their limits. Husband number five, Samuel Curley, loved her deeply and shared her love of gambling.
But he didn't want to share her. Smarting from one infidelity too many, Samuel left her. And then he discovered Kitty's first marriage had never been annulled. Bigamy was more than his male pride could cope with. In June 1877, in The Lone Star Saloon, he shot her in a fit of passion and then turned the gun on himself. When you play as hard and fast as Kitty, eventually your luck runs out.


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- Program: Medical Assistant
- Course: Practicum
- Course #: MAST2041
- Total Credits: 6
Course DescriptionThe focus of this clinical experience is to apply Medical Assistant skills in the ambulatory care setting to patients across the lifespan. Students will work under the supervision of clinical personnel. The emphasis is on delivering safe, competent care. Students will observe and/or participate in clinical and laboratory procedures and treatments. Ethical and legal obligations of the Medical Assistant are integrated throughout the experience. This practicum is an unpaid experience in an ambulatory care setting. This experience facilitates performance within the Scope of Practice for the Medical Assistant student.
Course Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Disability Services
Hennepin Technical College offers reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact the college's Disability Services Director: Sara Laviolette at Brooklyn Park (763-488-2477) or Jean Kreutter at Eden Prairie (952-995-1544).
Course Goals
The following goals will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate rooming procedures
Obtain patient history
Obtain accurate vital signs
Prepare patient for procedures and treatments
Demonstrate respect for diversity in approaching patients and families
Instruct patients in health maintenance and disease prevention
Demonstrate knowledge of clinical skills related to Anatomy and Physiology
Apply mathematics
Practice Standard Precautions
Apply Infection Control in the ambulatory care setting
Demonstrate communication methods
Observe Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waived testing
Execute data management
Demonstrate proficiency in Front Desk management
Observe business office functions
Utilize different types of insurance
Apply managed care policy and procedures
Perform within the Scope of Practice of the Medical Assistant
Ascertain the correct procedural code
Demonstrate Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) procedures
Distinguish legal aspects of practice
Implement a plan of professional ethics
Apply ethical behaviors
Evaluate safety in the working environment
Apply safety procedures
Acquire necessary resources to function as a Medical Assistant
Identify location of emergency equipment
Execute procedures in the lab
MnTC Goal: 0
- Prerequisites: MAST2021, MAST2035, and EMSV1155. Cleared Criminal Background study. Negative Mantoux or negative chest x-ray within 30 days of start of course. Current CPR (Health Care Providers or Professional Rescuer). Completed Immunization form (Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus, MMR)
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Question about Pioneer AVIC-N2 Car DVD Player
My AVIC-N2 powers on okay and the motorized screen comes out fine but the screen is BLANK (what a surprise?)
Pioneer knows about the screen ribbon problem and they used to offer free replacements...Do they still offer this service??
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Thanks for the prompt answers guys.....
I bought this unit in USED condition and I have no idea if the "bypass" you are talking about was done by the previous owner...How can I verify the "bypass" was done or not?? I'm pretty knowledgeable technically and I can open the unit to pock around inside , if I have to....What should I be looking at fo r the "bypass"??
Thanks for the AVIC411 site...I will look in there too..
The link you posted does not work for me...You can email me directly: firstname.lastname@example.com
Thanks again for your help
Thank you so much for your help and comments...I did call Pioneer and indeed they told me to send the unit in for the ribbon replacement....I also look on the underside of the unit and indeed the silver sticker is on and looks intact....
Is anyone selling the ribbon cable replacement instead of sending the unit to Pioneer??
I also noticed that most of the functions on the front detachable panel do not work or at least nothing happens when I press them...For example the turn-off function does not work... all the buttons light up but that's about it...Only the flip function seems to turn the clock on (when the display is closed)...The OPEN button and the flip button work fine.
I never had the unit working or installed in my car so I have no idea if the "bypass" was installed or not...I bought it to fix it along with the hide-away brain unit...Hopefully I can fix it cheaply otherwise I will sell it on eBay for parts....Best regards
Bill K.
Powers on fine screen comes out but is blank
Yes they will replace the ribbon cable for free for only one time. but if you did the bypass mod they will unmod it and charge you $200 for doing it. In that case you better of send it to that guy Rich with Same Day Audio Service on Ebay, he will fix it with his company manufactured milspec ribbon cable for I think $85. His cables are much higher quality than Pioneer's and come with a free lifetime warrantee if you have it perform by him or you can purchase the cable from him and put it in by yourself but he won't guarantee it if you do. It not very hard to do if you are a little bit technical incline. I bought a few cables and replaced them myself with the Ribbon Cable Exhausted Tutor Guide on AVIC411.com, but I have figured out a much easier way to do it. Let me know if you need help. Goodluck to you.
Posted on Mar 04, 2008
On the head unit there is a Pioneer silver hologram sticker that cover a small rectangle hole, if you remove the sticker then you would see an emty spot for a component. I believe the silkscreen print say R197, to bypass you just drop a little solder in to connect the two leads together. If you are able to watch video and access full navi functions then it probably bypassed or you can visually check it. Some people disassemble the unit and bypassed it from the inside to keep the sticker intact to keep their warrantee, some even buy new sticker to replace the one they peeled off, but when you send it in for ribbon cable replacement Pioneer will perform bench test and they will know that bypassed have been done, they will un-do the bypassed and charge $200 for it. I guess that is how they try to get some $ back on a service that they suppose to honor for free. How do I know if they would find out even if you perform the bypassed internally? Because the Avic N1 does not have the sticker option the only way to do it is to disassemble all the way to the board and do it. And Pioneer find out if it is done or not on the N1 when they replace the ribbon cable on with out seeing it( to replace the ribbon cable only required 1/4 of the disassembly compare to bypass procedure that require taking it completly apart. I hope that would help. You can call me at 801-414-4566, I will do what I can.
Let me know if you need more info on the easier way to disassembly and replace the ribbon cable.
I think it probably not bypassed yet, but can you check to see if any screw is missing or is there any damage to the screws' heads. Rookies tech usually leave marks, it is very hard not to. When you send it use USPS Priority Mail small flat rate box $9.00 plus confirmation $0.65, it is the cheapest and fastest. If Pioneer suggest some thing that cost money let me know . I can tell if it is neccessery or not. The N2 usually go for $500 and up depend on condition and accessories. You got a super deal. Keep me posted, Hogan.
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Posted on Mar 09, 2009
Copy and paste this.
It is information for replacement of the flexcable and appears to be an upgrade.
Posted on Mar 04, 2008
Hi. I just re-installed a replacement ribbon cable for this same Pioneer unit. I tell you that without the exploded diagram from Pioneer I'd be lost. Anyway, you have to remove the assembly in order to get the cable out and replace it. Get with me and I'll show you how to disassemble your unit.
Posted on Oct 04, 2008
Hi! i have read and searched everywhere. not much info on my unit itself but , i am about to do a ribbon replacement for this unit. just ordered it for $15plus 10 ship. what id like to do is get some info on removal. have any helpful advice? and also important is do u possibly know if i will need to solder? i have read/been told both yes and no. so far i have removed one side of ribbon cable(side that connects to flipdown face). looks to have an IDC socket connector which is held onto flipdown with 2 metal/bend clips. looks like the ribbon cable just sticks on(or with adhesive?) to IDC socket connector? as for the other side that goes into the unit i am not sure. from what i have read it should just slip in there somewhere, or do i have to disassemble parts of the front of main unit? well thanx in advance hope u can help!
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Christmas is less than two weeks away, I can't quite believe it! I'm very excited to see the New Year in and what a year it has been. But even with all the business, glamour never takes a holiday and here are some easy vintage accessories that you can buy for your loved ones or spruce up a classic outfit. These are all 1950's but you can of course, wear whichever era you love…
The Glasses
Vintage 1950's glasses are a classic and affordable item that makes anything look a little 'Mildred.' I call it secretary sauce and I bought these from an LA shop then had clear glass put in for £20 (I don't actually need glasses but love the geek chic look 😉
The shoe clips
A shoe can look decorative with just one secret trick- clip on earrings. I have used pearlesque 1950's one's and you just put them on the front over the black decorative patch. Even better chop and change them depending on your outfit. You can also wear them in the normal way, on your ears so it's a versatile item that can be used in many ways.
The brooch
Although I love a fancy cardi, a brooch can do wonders to any outfit. Mostly they are pinned onto the chest but I like to secure them in the middle of a jumper or cardigan for that just finished work secretary look.


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Pronunciation: 'tap Function: noun/Date: 1846 1: a step dance tapped out audibly by means of shoes with hard soles or soles and heels to which taps have been added. Tap dancing is considered to be the most American of all dance forms. The two most important cultures that merged to give us the beginnings of American Tap Dancing were the Irish immigrants and the Negro slaves. The Negro, deprived of his drums, turned to using his feet to beat out the rhythms of his tribal heritage and rites. Unlike the Irish clog dancer, who brought with them their rigid and stately jigs and reels.
In the early 1880s, as Vaudeville evolved, many performers of "tap" were brought to the forefront. Many different styles were created which gradually separated into two distinct schools. The Buck and Wing dancer wore wooden-soled shoes, as did the Irish Clog dancer. The Soft Shoe dancer abstained from making any loud sounds by wearing soft-soled shoes. Metal taps were introduced about 1915. Eventually, the two schools of style merged and both used "taps."
Early tap dance lessons and terminology were mostly a "hand-me-down" affair, one dancer passing his or her knowledge to another. Although Vaudeville produced many "steps" and "combinations" that were recognized and used as technique when giving tap dance lessons, it wasn't until the late 1930s that a codified set of terms was put down on paper. Physical education teachers in colleges and universities who taught tap class as a physical activity did this. Eventually, they included the musical counts, which defined the rhythm of the movement and made it easier for others to teach tap dance lessons. From the late 1930s and into the 1950s, a fairly standard form of tap notation and terminology had been established. This was due greatly to dance teachers organizations such as DMA, DEA, NADAA, CNADM etc. who held seminars and conventions pertaining to tap dance lessons, thus creating the need for written notes of material presented.
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The Hot Spot—Have you noticed a white plastic banner that says "The Hot Spot" draped over the Ned's Downtown sign? As of yet, it's pretty much the only indication that the bar has changed hands to new owners, but I've been told that some other (and more noticeable) changes are in the works. I spoke with the Hot Spot's VIP services director last week, and he assured me that "The Ned's spirit isn't gone, it's just changed." He said the bar's focus will shift to an ultra-lounge club with a mix of live and deejayed music, VIP seating and European bottle service (you get a full bottle of booze, plus a selection of mixers for one flat fee). He also said that he wants to do "label scouting nights," where local bands can arrange to perform in front of record label executives from some big-name companies. But maybe he was just blowing smoke up my ass on that one ... it's hard to tell. More on that later.


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Unfortunately , due to a Met Office weather forecast of in excess of 30 knots of breeze and a yellow wind warning, the sailing committee has abandoned the rerun of the Merrydown Regatta scheduled for 21 October . This race will not be sailed at a later date . The Merrydown 2018 will take place on Sept 8 & 9th .
On Sunday 22 October , the annual Island Ales Barrel Race takes place. In a slightly different format, all non-cruiser classes will start at noon with an average lap race for one hour. This format will give fairer racing for a wide range of handicap boats racing together as all sail for the same time and experience the same wind and tide conditions. There's a cask of Island Ale's Yachtsman ale for the over 18s winner (and a non-alcoholic prize for under-18 winners).
From next Sunday until the Sunday before Christmas, RVYC's frostbite series kicks off. This popular open series attracts entries from other island clubs and dinghy sailors can keep their boats at Fishbourne for the series at no cost. Again all RVYC Entry forms and sailing instructions can be downloaded below.
- frostbite poster V1 10oct17.pdf
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- RVYC Race Chart 2017
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- RVYC 2017 Race Entry Form
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Now, you may wonder why we didn't just rent a floor sander to do this kind of work. First of all, we tried that with the Stube floor, with mixed results. Second, originally E! just wanted to sand a few spots, but mainly clean the floor with Murphy's Oil Soap. Clearly that didn't happen, and she must have caught a bug that made her (hand-) sand the entire bar floor.
After all the sanding was done, it was vacuum-time ...
... and although the picture may not show it properly, the floor looks gorgeous. Tomorrow it will be oiled, and made look even more gorgeous.
I finished the heat in the Stube. Now the entire first floor is fully heated.
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The co-sleeping, bed-sharing family
Sharing your bed with your child is known as bed sharing or co-sleeping — the baby or toddler sleeps on the same surface as his parent or parents. Bed sharing is often frowned upon by western society and is sometimes recommended against by professionals and individuals, particularly in light of SIDS awareness. Done properly, co-sleeping is actually quite safe and extremely beneficial for the baby and the rest of the family. Read on to find out more!
Parents have been sharing their sleep space with their infants and children for thousands of years. The idea of a crib and a separate bedroom is a relatively new one — moms several hundred years ago would have found the idea quite odd and unnatural. The modern push toward early independence has changed the mainstream mindset so parents today feel they need to separate themselves from their newborns from the beginning.
Bed-sharing benefits
Just one facet of attachment parenting, bed sharing is beneficial in many different ways. One of the top reasons moms give is easier access to breastfeeding. Dani, mom of 3-year-old Laura, says, "When I was in the hospital, the nurses showed me how to side nurse — and after that I was hooked." Often a mother is able to sense her baby waking and position her to nurse before she becomes upset and cries. Both Mom and Baby then drift off to sleep with minimal disturbance.
Also, moms who co-sleep generally get more sleep than those who choose a crib paired with a separate bedroom. Brittney, mom of 1-year-old Bella, agrees. "When she was a newborn I never had the terrible lack of sleep that a lot of parents go through," she said. "Once we got in the groove of things our whole family was able to get a full night's sleep every night."
Elizabeth, mama of girls Evelyn and Aubrey, had a similar experience. "It's so much easier to wake up at the first signs of fussing, rather than the full-on crying they'd be doing if I had to hear them over a monitor and then get up and tend to them," she said.
Tonya, mother of 13-year-old Sebastian, got negative feedback on their sleeping arrangement but went with her instincts. "I was never worried about all the things people told me, like he would be a 'sissy' or he would never graduate to his own room," she said. "I even had a woman tell me it was abuse! Most of my parenting philosophy on things like that was that he'll do it when he's ready with my help. So far, so good!"
Safety tips for co-sleeping
While some worry co-sleeping will put a baby in danger, it is not the case as long as you practice safe co-sleeping. Here are some safe sleeping tips that you will want to keep in mind if you decide to sleep with your child.
- Never bed share if impaired. This includes alcohol and drugs, both illegal and legal, such as narcotic painkillers or sleep aids.
- Provide a firm surface. Your bed should not be super soft or have a fluffy pillow top.
- Your bed should be firmly against a wall — no gaps.
- Baby should be placed between Mom and the wall — not next to Dad or older siblings.
- Keep blankets, comforters and pillows away from Baby — or even out of the bed.
- Avoid placing Baby to sleep in your water bed or with you on a sofa.
Jen, whose mother co-slept with her when she was a baby, loves the bond she has with her family. "I'm really close to my parents, especially my mom," she said. "I know so many people who don't have the bond that I do with my mom and I feel bad for them for that because I wouldn't trade it for the world. My mom is the most important person in my life."
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After his plane is shot down over Puerto Rico by invading Martians that are kidnapping earth women, the android pilot survives the crash but becomes a disfigured, short-circuiting Frankenstein-like creature.
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Old and new ♡ Six skirt outfits5:10 PM
Hello again! I have the day off (which is rare) so I'm about to use it for something productive and make this new entry I had on my queue.
Firstly, I was organizing (late at night for no reason at all) my old pictures and files and came across some outfits that I never did anything with. I quite like them, but I forgot, and now that I've found these lost pictures I better work with them before I forget again.
Secondly, I received a package from my old friend Shein, so I tried them on (shipping wrinkles and all, sorry~) and took the pictures with my trustworthy bipolar Florida sunshine.
Little note; Shein has, at the moment, free shipping no minimum (꒪▿꒪)!
Little note; Shein has, at the moment, free shipping no minimum (꒪▿꒪)!
That is pretty much everything I need to bother you with, the pictures are below this ramble with their respective outfit rundown under them and my brief opinion on how good or not the clothes are.
Thank you for stopping by (●´∀`●)
Alright, I don't remember exactly what I was thinking when I picked these 2 items, but it must have been somewhere along the lines of "business casual" and "serious YA" or "professionally unemployed looking for jobs" (thankfully I'm not in that position any more, it was only 2 weeks, yay~).
Anyway, what I wanted was to find a skirt long enough to reach my knees and cover my legs appropriately (because this is all you're allowed to wear at most work environments, what a bother). This was much harder than it should be, but I have long legs and everything looks quite, quite short on me. Let me tell you, I can fit 4 to 5 hands with most of my skirts and shorts only between my knees and my skirt/shorts. And I don't have petite hands, they're pretty full-sized. Slim, sure, but long.
Well, this is what I found~
It is pretty good and I can't complain about the quality, the only thing is that I was expecting a different fabric and maybe something less flashy.
Off-shoulder knit top | Knee-length black skirt
Off-shoulder knit top | Knee-length black skirt
Then, I wanted to find a "cool" button-down that I could wear, you know in that versatile way.
I have to say, I quite liked it on the model, but at least the size I received turned out to be too big for me. This is not a big deal, because it can be tucked in, but it complicates putting together an outfit. Besides that, it was pretty good.
Considering its length I would say wearing this button-down as a boyfriend shirt (dress) in that dainty way you see in magazines is the best way of using it. It looks pretty cute with no bottoms other than underwear, maybe a belt if you wanted to actually turn it into a dress or short shorts with the shirt half tucked-in.
Tiny note, you'll have to iron it. I couldn't get to it before the pictures (so sorry) (*´﹃`*)
Now the semi-old outfits. These are from my past home, that's why the set-up is different, I hope you don't mind. (*´-`*)ノ
Note; Because some items tend to sell out or have been in my closet for a long while, the page 404's, so I have linked to either similar items or the page where I originally found them in~
Denim crop top | Pink circle skirt
Pastel lilac top | Pleated skirt [discount code: strawberry"]
Lemon crop top | Denim circle skirt
White cropped hoodie | Striped top | Pleated skirt [discount code: strawberry"]
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New international students are admitted once a year in the fall semester. Degree application is required, and international students follow the same application procedures as other Penn State Great Valley applicants. Non-degree enrollment is not permitted.
The recommended application deadline for fall is April 30th.
To be considered for admission, applicants for Penn State Great Valley will need the following:
- A completed online application.
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework completed at an accredited institution, with a certified literal English translation. International credentials should include degree certificates or diplomas in native language with attested English translation.
- A grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) is recommended.
- A copy of a current resume.
- Contact information for one or two professional or academic references depending on the program of interest.
- Official TOEFL or IELTS reports.
- A $65 application fee.
The following items may be required for admission. Check specific program requirements for details.
- Official GMAT or GRE results.
- A one-page written statement of intent to highlight one's academic background, work experience, skills, strengths, academic interests, and professional goals.
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Here is Katie Ross original post and my comment:
I feel like at this point we should all be well aware of what is copyright and what is fair use. I know my industry (education) and my company takes both of these subjects very serious and frowns upon anyone who violates the policy. As an educator if we don't uphold the rules regarding copyright and fair use why would our students want to uphold the same policies? I love that my place of work takes these 2 things very serious and even holds continuing education classes about these 2 topics to keep all of the staff and faculty up to date on the rules. So this in not a topic that just gets swept under the rug in my environment, and no one turns their head and looks the other way if they see another teacher breaking the policy. What is it like in your environment?
Photo from opensourceway's photostream via flickr.
Another reason why I think the company I work for takes these policies so seriously is because we have a lot of material that is copyrighted and we don't want anyone else to try and steal our copyrighted material, such as our school logo, which is very unique to us. We always say in my office " we have to protect the brand" whenever we our designing something that would require us to use the school logo.
One thing that I think is a growing concern is the ReMix culture. Don't get me wrong I love some of those videos on YouTube that are remixed. I get a kick out of them, I post them on Facebook for other people to view, maybe I shouldn't be doing that. I also think, as the presidential election gets closer we will see more and more of those types of videos being created. At some point we will have to decided how far is to far, what is the time limit one can use a video clip to remix something.
Very interesting food for thoughts!
Katie Ross
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Hi Katie,
Full Sail is a great place and I am glad they protect themselves with the copyright laws. I agree as educators we should know about that, but I do have to say personally I learned some new information this month. Your working environment keep you up to date and provides training for you, that is awesome. I have been at my high school now for 9 years and have only had one in-service training on this issue. Is that right? Of course not. I don't think I have violated any of the copyright laws so far. My students having special needs so far have not been in situations where this issue readily comes up. I will "train" for sure when it does.
The issue of remixing, I am so new to that whole thing it is hard to give an opinion on it. I watched that video twice, I was in awe. I had no clue! Right now I fall on the side of creativity, so remixing is that for sure,as long as the original artist is good with it. If not then the laws need to be tweak to address the whole remix scene.


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Here are some very well-respected L.A. and out-of-town educational consultants who can help you with your private school search (in alphabetical order):
Betsy Brown Braun
Parenting Pathways, Inc.
www.betsybrownbraun.com Author of "You're Not The Boss Of Me" and "Just Tell Me What To Say". Betsy provides educational consulting services for preschool and elementary school placement. (See our blog interview with Betsy from June 22, 2010).
Lana Brody, Lana Brody & Associates
Lana Brody is a former educator who works in Pacific Palisades. She places families at top private elementary schools in LA. Lana has more than 30 years of experience as an educator in public schools (teacher, counselor and principal). She participated in New Visions Of Education with Independent (Private) School Heads, facilitated by Paul Cummins (founder of Crossroads). Lana is a member of the LA County Mental Health Commission and the Ad Hoc Human Resources Committee. 310-459-9911 firstname.lastname@example.com
Brody & Associates, Allyn Shapiro, M.A. 310-823-3836 firstname.lastname@example.com
Allyn specializes in placement of kids with special needs.
Sandy Eiges, M.S.W
LA School Scout (See our Q&A blog interview with Sandy on June 3, 2010). Click on the link above to see Sandy Eiges' very useful (free) calendar of school tours.
Eileen Horowitz
Life Coach/Parent Partner
Check out our interview with Eileen, On The Scene!
Lisa Marfisi, www.lisamarfisi.com and check out Lisa's very helpful blog post on Beyond The Brochure.
Jamie Nissenbaum, LA School Mates (See our blog interview with Jamie from May 3, 2010)
Priya Nambiar, Nambiar Advising, www.nambiaradvising.com, email: email@example.com or ph: 323-630-7182. Priya is the former Associate Director of Admissions for middle and upper school at Brentwood School. Read our Q&A with Priya here.
Michelle Nitka, author of Coping With Preschool Panic. I know Michelle and she's THE preschool expert!
Devra Weltman Harris, Parent Educator and Education Consultant (specializing in L.A. and families who are relocating to L.A). Contact 323-664-4267 or email: email@example.com or www.educationconsultantlosangeles.com. To see our Q and A interview with Devra Weltman, click HERE.
Christine Sharma, Firefly Educational Consulting. Specializes in the 805 and 818 area codes. See our interview with Christine.
Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs of Southern California
The Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs of Southern California helps minority families with all aspects of the application process.
Michelle Nitka, author of Coping With Preschool Panic. Specializes in preschool and elementary school placement/consulting.www. preschoolguide.com
Out of town:
Anne Simon, "Beyond The Brochure" co-author is available for phone consultations only. firstname.lastname@example.com
Kasia Daum email@example.com
Kasia is a contributor to Beyond The Brochure: An Insider's Guide to Private Elementary Schools In L.A., is a respected child and family psychotherapist and private school consultant. For the past 7 years, she has conducted admissions testing at the Hill School in Middleburg, VA. Kasia has 20 years experience working with kids, parents and schools. In her private practice in Northern Virginia, Kasia works with kids who have anxiety and behavior issues. She is available for phone consultation regarding general kindergarten readiness.
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Out-of-state financial giants have saved many of Florida`s sickest thrifts from otherwise certain death over the last few years.
The newcomers first had to shore up their struggling Florida acquisitions, integrate operations companywide and learn the new market.
``There is a digestion process with a troubled institution,`` explained B. Frank King, vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta. ``The institutions acquired were acquired because they were large and had significant problems. So one would expect the digestion to take longer.``
In the process, S&L companies from California, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania already have gained almost one-quarter of the deposits at Florida savings and loan associations.
Yet, five years after breaking into the state`s market, many interstate operators have done little but establish a beachhead, Kaplan Smith Report of Washington, D.C. noted in a recent issue. ``We do not believe that the slow rate of expansion . . . detracts from the value of such interstate expansion,`` the newsletter added.
The Florida division chief for Glendale Federal of Glendale, Calif., puts it more bluntly.
Many out-of-state savings and loans can`t afford to lay back much longer without expanding in Florida, said James W. Dearing.
Institutions based on the West Coast and in the Northeast must enlarge their market share to offset the expense of employing a second set of senior managers in Florida, he said.
``There has to be a return on the investment,`` Dearing said. But he added, ``I hope they all sit on their franchises and lose money.``
C. Harrison Newman, senior vice president of Great Western Savings of Beverly Hills, said he thinks some of the out-of-staters are retrenching in Florida.
``Some of the guys seem to be backing up a little bit,`` Newman said. ``They have a game plan. I don`t profess to know what it is. I don`t see that as disturbing.``


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