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Dr. Paul N. Greico obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Loyola University Chicago and graduated from Loyola University School of Dentistry, Cum Laude, in 1989, where he was also inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
After dental school, Dr. Greico practiced for a number of years with his family dentists, Dr. DelMonico and Dr. Trocchio in Elmwood Park, Illinois. He was also an associate of Dr. D'Amico in Elmwood Park. He then worked in Northwest Chicago for 7 years until finally opening his own practice, Dental Essence, in 2005. He has seen nothing but success there; over 3,000 patients (from even a few states away) now entrust him with their routine dental care. He is a current member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society as well.
In the meantime, he married Maria. They have been married for over 24 years. He has three children; Nicholas, Carina, and Angelina, who all enjoy spending some of their free time working with him at the office. He loves being around family, friends, staff, and patients, reading, watching Chicago sports, coaching basketball, and traveling to new places.
Dr. Greico understands that maintaining good oral care, choosing your dentist, and keeping up with your appointments can be a truly daunting task, but he, along with the Dental Essence team, is dedicated, not only to making your smile better and brighter, but also to give you a reason to smile every time you come in.
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"I enjoy all aspects of dentistry, especially interacting with my patients and devoted staff members. Taking care of people is what makes me happy, and I try to treat all of my patients with dignity and respect. I am well aware that many of you make time in your busy schedules and great efforts to come to my office for your dental care, and I will never take that for granted. Dentistry is an art, and I take pride in all of my work. It is my sincerest hope that my patients are truly satisfied with my craft."
Matthew Van Beek DDS
Dr. Matthew Van Beek joined the Dental Essence team in 2016. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Biology from Hope College. He then went on to earn a master's degree in Molecular and Cellular Pathology from the University of Michigan, before graduating from U of M as a general dentist. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentistry. His special interests include root canal therapy, oral surgery, and conservative restorative dentistry with emphasis on preventative oral health.
Dr. Van Beek is a Michigan native, now currently living in Downers Grove with his wife Joanna and children. He works at a second office in Western Springs, but he mainly spends his free time with his family, chasing his kids around and taking them to parks. He also enjoys watching and playing sports, particularly baseball, and spending time with friends.
"My approach to patient care is built upon the idea that patients come first. I believe 'patient-centered care' means working with patients to make treatment decisions. Furthermore, I believe that earning the trust of patients and their families is a critical element of building strong, positive relationships within a dental practice and a community. I have found out quickly that this is a wonderful area to live and work and I can't wait to build meaningful relationships with patients and families in the community as we work together to connect oral health to overall wellness. I take my responsibility as a dentist and health provider very seriously; I strive to stay current on evidence-based dentistry and engage in continuing education so that I can provide the most complete care for my patients."


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Truck load, after truck load the large bales of hay
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Tegwaan Country Getaway – Stone Cottage – Home 9628317 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- min stay varies
Tegwaan Country Getaway – Stone Cottage – Home 9628317
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
Description from owner
Climb – Hike – Bike – Fish – Relax...
Tegwaan is the perfect place to stay if you want to have access to a lot of fun outdoor activities while staying in a place that feels like home. Immersed in nature, Tegwaan is a little ecosystem of its own: with fresh water springs, several fish ponds and Rock Fairies river running through, the grass is always green, the trees are tall and the birds are happy! :-)
– Tegwaan –
Set just outside of Waterval Boven (one of the most popular weekend destinations among climbers and mountain bikers form Joburg and Pretoria), Tegwaan is a destination in itself: it is the closest place to the Restaurant(-At-The-End-Of-The-Universe) crags, and closely connected to some of the biking and hiking trails. We also have our own ponds and fish, so bring your rope, your hiking shoes, your bike, your fishing rod or your hammock! Your dogs will also love it – and they will be exhausted by the end of the weekend!
Tegwaan is also an ideal stopover for travellers: being just a few kms off the N4 on a good road, just halfway between Jo'burg and Kruger National Park, it's an easily accessible place to break up the drive and enjoy a properly relaxing day by the pool, followed by a braai under the stars and an evening by the fire.
Tegwaan has one house and two cottages over 34ha of land, so you'll always have privacy and quietness. It's mostly self-catering for now, but inquire about our locally-made breakfasts if you're interested!
– The Stone Cottage –
The Stone Cottage can accommodate 6-8 people and so is ideal for big families or groups of friends (there's one master bedroom, two twin bedrooms and, should you need it, one sleeper futon in the living room). No room is en-suite but the shared bathroom has shower and tub and there is an additional toilet.
Whether you're into game nights, hanging out, reading books or watching flames, the big fireplace will keep you warm and cosy in the evening. From the living room you'll have direct views over the lush garden and one of the ponds – a perfect place to watch the early morning sunlight peer through the macadamia orchard with a warm cup of coffee in your hands!
The fully-equipped kitchen also opens to the back of the cottage where you'll find a shaded patio (the best place to have lunch) and the braai area (the best place to have a beer). There's no dishwasher but housekeeping is included each morning. Don't worry about coals, we've got wood aplenty!
– Also on the property –
The cottage is all yours, but obviously you're welcome to enjoy the rest of the property as well. Have a walk around and you'll be amazed at how diverse this little paradise is! Or take a chair and just chill in the garden and see how many different bird species you can spot (we haven't tried yet but we think there are at least 20 that we spot on a regular basis!
The natural panoramic outdoor swimming pool will feel amazing after a day out!
Fishing is free for guests. We're no experts but apparently the bass in our ponds are big, and we made a deal with our partner across the road (Troutways) so that you can also test your fly-fishing skills for free. In both cases it's catch-and-release.
– Other things to note –
Dogs are welcome but please note that we do like to let our chickens roam free when there are no dogs around, so please make sure to let us know if you have dogs so that we can keep the chickens safe and you can maybe take your dog off the leach. We charge R60 per dog per night and our standard policy is that dogs should be kept in control at at all times. Off leach at your own risk.
Vodacom network is generally okay, but you'll have to walk around the property a bit to find MTN. No hi-speed Wi-Fi for now but we can give you access to our 3G wireless if you need it.
Laundry washing available upon request.
Let us know if you need a portable crib, a high chair or toys for your kids. We have a one-year old and a 4 year-old, so we may be able to sort you out.
Don't hesitate to inquire about unusual check-in or check-out times. If we don't have back-to-back bookings we're happy to be flexible.
Additional mattresses available on request.
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- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
- 1 Family bathroom, 1 Toilet Only
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Mountain Views
- Patio
- Fireplace
- Staffed property
- Table tennis
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
Booking confirmed
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
24 hours after booking
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
4 weeks before
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
2 weeks before
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
Check-in date
* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Dogs are most welcome but:
- They must have their own beds -- they are not allowed in the bedrooms or on the couch!
- You must remain in control of your dogs at all times, and please be especially mindful when there are other guests or visitors around. Keep your dogs leashed if necessary.
- There is a dog fee of R60/night and we reserve the right to add an extra fee in case of damages caused by pets.
- Dog owners take full responsibility for any damage or injury caused.
About the owner
Tegwaan C.
- Average reply time:
- 2 hours 20 minutes
- Response rate:
- 80%
- Calendar last updated:
- 08 Dec 2019
- Years listed:
- 1
- Overall rating:
- 5
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
Map and how to get there
Guest reviews
– based on 7 reviews
7 reviews
- Excellent
- 6
- Very Good
- 1
- Good
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
"A quaint and quiet retreat from the city"
Only a 2.5 - 3 hour drive from Johannesburg, Tegwann provides a quiet retreat near hiking, fishing, and relaxation. The Stone Cottage is rustic, but very comfortable for 6 people. (The beds are a dr… More
"Beautiful getaway close to nature"
Fantastic location (lots of walking/hiking/cycling trails) with beautiful views. Swimming pool and small ponds right in front of the house. Loved the homely Stone Cottage - worked well for 8 people. L… More
"Beautiful spot"
We had a wonderful long-weekend stay in Stone Cottage. Rooms were comfortable and clean. There's a well equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge with beautiful African decor. Plenty of heaters and… More
"Stone Cottage is the way to go!"
Perfect braai area and lovely decorations - thankful for our time in Stone Cottage - thanks Balt and Renata - and the whole Tegwaan team!
"Relaxing eco-paradise with lots to do."
Beautiful little cottage in a lovely garden. Stunning hikes at your doorstep, an edible garden, cool springs, dams and streams. Great for kids and pets too. Just the perfect weekend getaway.
"Gorgeous country retreat, in a sublime setting"
What a wonderful gem - nestled amongst the hills above Waterval Boven. Surrounded by fish filled dams; flowing mountain bike tracks and quintessential escarpment weather, the stone cottage provides th… More
"Beautiful setting, gorgeous place"
This place was perfect, the grounds and accommodations just gorgeous. Highly recommended! Lovely town, we had an amazing dinner nearby at Wolfgat.
- How do I find more info about the property?
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If you've already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
Send Tegwaan (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there's a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Tegwaan (the owner)?
Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there's a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you've already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Tegwaan the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Tegwaan (the owner) a booking request. You'll find out within 24 hours whether they've accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Tegwaan (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you'd like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Tegwaan (the owner). You'll find out within 24 hours whether they've accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
To book this holiday home you need to pay through the Holiday Lettings website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you're prevented or denied access to your holiday home when you check in, we'll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.
You can also request a quote from Tegwaan (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
You'll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it's accepted.
- How do I pay for my holiday?
Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Tegwaan (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you've been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Tegwaan (the owner) before booking?
You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you've paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you've booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
In most cases, you don't pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you're only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don't, we'll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we'll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my holiday?
You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.
We'll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it's due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I retract my booking request?
You'll need to contact Tegwaan (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you'll be refunded.
- How do I edit my booking?
You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Tegwaan (the owner) a message.
If Tegwaan (the owner) agrees, they'll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You'll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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Online store Skroutz has added to its range of processors Ryzen Ryzen Threadripper 1998 and Threadripper 1998X
As you know, AMD Threadripper will appear on the market in the summer. More accurate data AMD during the initial announcement did not disclose. It is expected that details company will tell at Computex.
And while you can look at the store Skroutz, who has already posted a couple of flagship models.
According to the source, processors are called Ryzen Threadripper. As for model numbers, they coincide with what we learned shortly before the announcement.
In this case, there is information about models by Ryzen Ryzen Threadripper 1998 and Threadripper 1998X. It's two older CPU this platform with 16 cores with support for SMT. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, Junior, and senior — 3.5 GHz. It also coincides with the recent leaks.
Unfortunately, the prices, the store is not pointed out. If we consider that the most Junior representative of the ruler Threadripper should be more expensive than senior Ryzen 7, we can assume that the flagship CPU will request more than $ 1,000.


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Building a robot that can sew even simple clothes is surprisingly hard. Robots are good at dealing with things that are rigid, but not with soft, flexible things like fabric. As a result, most clothes today are still made by women sitting in a factory, using sewing machines. But the automated manufacturing company SoftWear is changing that. It has developed a robot which has a half-a-millimetre sewing accuracy, meaning it can do things well above and beyond human capability, like sew a perfect circle. The innovation is in the cameras, which help the sewing robot track where the threads are at every moment and take corrective action if the fabric stretches or shifts.
This is not an isolated signal of change. Robots are already sewing simple items like bath towels. And recently, Adidas unveiled its "SpeedFactory", a new robot-operated facility in southern Germany which will start producing shoes in 2017. Its rival Nike is also developing a robot-operated factory.
As of 2018 Softwear Automation has partnered with Li & Fung's supply, a supply chain managment company. The agreement initially covers the manufacturing of t-shirts, with the overall aim to create a fully digitised manufacturing supply chain for apparel and textile products.
So what?
With 97% of US clothes imported today, automation promises quicker turnaround and lower transport costs (as well as greater precision). It could also bring clothes manufacturing back to the US, though this will not mean the return of many manufacturing jobs. If anything, very few, highly-skilled jobs on manufacturing factory floors will remain if the use of sewing robots scales up. As a result, low-wage sewing in the developing world will be disrupted, a mixed blessing since these jobs are both lambasted as sweatshop labour, but are also often the way out of poverty for many.
Robot-made apparel will bring many benefits for retailers and consumers, but it is not yet clear what their long-term impact on labour will be, especially if other areas – which displaced labour might otherwise move into – are also automating.


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It's not a bad gig when you are cast to play the on-screen love interest of Chris Pine. Just ask Holliday Grainger who portrays Miriam, the fiancé of real-life Coast Guard hero Bernie Webber, in Disney's The Finest Hours. "It was really hard work trying to bring the idea of love to that situation," says the actress, with a sarcastic giggle. "All the time I was trying to stop myself from smiling. I was like, 'Stay in character! You can't just grin at this.'"
Another thing that made Grainger happy on set was the fact that, unlike her sea-trekking co-stars, she was able to stay fairly warm and dry. And for those few scenes that involved her frolicking around without a coat in the Massachusetts snow, she had reinforcements tucked under her dress -- cropped long underwear and a heated vest. "I had a switch under my skirt so I could control the temperature. When it's like 17-hour days till 7:00 in the morning, you gotta do something!" she exclaims.
We caught up with Grainger at The Finest Hours junket to discuss being wooed by her male-costar, wardrobe malfunctions, and why she loved being a part of Disney's latest on-screen adventure.
First of all, tough gig having to be engaged to Chris Pine on screen…
Holliday Grainger: I know.
I mean how terrible was that?
Holliday Grainger: It was really hard work trying to bring the idea of love to that situation today. [laughs]
How was he as onscreen fiancé?
Holliday Grainger: He was great. He was really lovely to work with. I think that his portrayal of Bernie is just so incredibly sweet. I mean all the time I was trying to stop myself from smiling. I was like, "Stay in character. You can't just…" [laughs] "You can't just grin at this." But I mean he's great working with because he has a confidence and an ease so that you really feel like we could do little bits of improvisation, or we quite often did lots of takes, so we tried lots of different ways. And that was…it's always fun to play with something like that.
Your character is not on the boat having water thrown on your face the whole time, but you are running around in a dress in the middle of winter in Massachusetts.
Holliday Grainger: Yeah! I mean you can only put on so many layers underneath a dress that fitted. Also, it's like when you have bear legs [laughs] there's not much you can do. So it was pretty chilly. It was pretty chilly. I'm not going to lie!
Did you have cropped long underwear under there?
Holliday Grainger: Yeah. In fact, I think they had to cut one little bit from the movie because you could see my leggings under my dress! [laughs] But yeah, I mean I had everything you could imagine shoved under that dress. I even had a heated vest. It was kind of like a cut down wetsuit with heated wires going through it. I had a little switch under my skirt so I could control the temperature.
Anything to prevent hypothermia, right?
Holliday Grainger: Yeah. Exactly. I mean when it's like 17 hour days until like 7 o'clock in the morning you gotta do something! [laughs]
How fun was it to play in the 1950s and get to dress up and be in this world before Twitter and cell phones?
Holliday Grainger: I think there's always something really special about doing something set in a different period, because you really can sort of open your mind and transport yourself to a different…not just a different character, but a different mindset. It feels like almost doing a different genre or something. And yeah, I love the fact that this couple really did meet on the phone. It's like how would that happen nowadays? It's like they spent months talking on the phone and getting to know each other properly without ever actually having seen each other. It's the sweetest thing. It's so sweet!
Tell me about playing this feisty, take charge woman. You are not afraid to just storm into The Coast Guard's office and make demands.
Holliday Grainger: I think Miriam in this movie just has…it's like a self assurity, I think. She's got a self-confidence that I don't think…when she's storming into the Coast Guard office, I don't think it's even on her mind. It's like what she's thinking is: "I'm scared for my man. Why is no one doing anything about this?" It just seems so right to her to do that. I don't think there's a question about the conventions of the time or anything like that.
Lastly, what can audiences expect from The Finest Hours?
Holliday Grainger: You can expect adventure and savior. And it's like this beautiful story of morals and values. It's very humbling and life-affirming. Also, there's a little love story involved as well. [laughs]
Little Chris Pine…
Holliday Grainger: Yeah! A little Chris Pine love story!
Thank you. I love the film. Great job.
NEXT: Casey Affleck Interview for The Finest Hours
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The average rate on 30-year fixed rate mortgages this rate continued to fall to near the 5 percent mark, close to the record low seen a month ago, Freddie Mac said.
In a separate report, the Mortgage Bankers Association said mortgage applications jumped 45.7 percent for the week ending Feb. 13 compared to the week before. The increase was largely driven by a 64.3 percent in applications for refinancings, but applications for purchase loans were also up a seasonally adjusted 9.1 percent.


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Zimbabwe election: President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared winner
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has won Zimbabwe's presidential election with 50.8 per cent of the vote, the country's Electoral Commission says.
Key points:
- ZANU-PF party also wins parliamentary majority
- Opposition rejects results in impromptu televised statement
- Violence mars poll with six people killed
Officials said Opposition Leader Nelson Chamisa won 44.3 per cent.
Mr Mnangagwa said he was "humbled" by his win in Monday's poll, the first after the fall of his former mentor Robert Mugabe.
"Though we may have been divided at the polls, we are united in our dreams," Mr Mnangagwa said on Twitter.
"This is a new beginning. Let us join hands, in peace, unity & love, & together build a new Zimbabwe for all!" he tweeted, after a week that began with peaceful voting on Monday but spiralled into deadly violence in the capital on Wednesday as the military fired on protesters.
Minutes before Mr Mnangagwa was declared the winner, Morgen Komichi, chairman of Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), said the party rejected the results.
Mr Komichi made the impromptu televised statement at the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, where the results were being announced.
"We are not about to be a meal for lions," Mr Chamisa earlier told reporters, alleging Mr Mnangagwa's ruling ZANU-PF party had rigged the poll, but without providing any concrete evidence.
Mr Mnangagwa was a longtime Mugabe confidante before his firing in November led his allies in the military to step in and push Mr Mugabe to resign after 37 years in power.
Since taking office, the 75-year-old Mnangagwa has tried to recast himself as a voice of reform, declaring that Zimbabwe was "open for business" and inviting long-banned Western election observers to observe Monday's vote, which he pledged would be free and fair.
Violence mars election
The disputed result appears set to deepen a political crisis that was worsened by Wednesday's violence in Harare as the military swept in with gunfire to disperse opposition supporters alleging vote-rigging.
The death toll rose to six, with 14 injured, police said, and 18 people were arrested at the offices of the main opposition party amid tensions over a vote that was supposed to restore trust in Zimbabwe after decades of Mr Mugabe's rule.
The violence broke out when the Electoral Commission announced the ruling ZANU-PF party had won a parliamentary majority in the election.
Western election observers who were banned in previous votes have expressed concern at the military's "excessive" force.
Their assessments of the election are crucial to the lifting of international sanctions on a country whose economy collapsed years ago.
Mr Komichi, the MDC party chairman, said the elections were "fraudulent" and "everything has been done illegally".
He said he had refused an Electoral Commission request to sign papers certifying Mr Mnangagwa's win.
"We're not part of it," said Mr Komichi, adding that the opposition would be challenging the election in the courts.
Commission chair Priscilla Chigumba urged the country to "move on" with the hopeful spirit of election day and beyond the "blemishes" of Wednesday's chaos.
"May God bless this nation and its people," she said.
With the military still deployed in Harare, the capital's streets were quiet following the announcement of Mr Mnangagwa's victory.
While Mr Mnangagwa and the ruling party accused the Opposition of inciting the violence, the opposition, human rights activists and international election observers condemned the "excessive" force used against protesters and appealed to all sides to exercise restraint.
Police raided the headquarters of Mr Chamisa's party while a lawyers' group said Mr Chamisa was being investigated for allegedly inciting violence.
He and several others are suspected of the crimes of "possession of dangerous weapons" and "public violence", according to a copy of a search warrant.
Mr Chamisa, however, said police seized computers and were looking for what he called evidence that his party had gathered of vote-rigging by Mr Mnangagwa's party.
The evidence already had been moved to a "safe house", he said.
Mr Mnangagwa called for an "independent investigation" into Wednesday's violence, saying those responsible "should be identified and brought to justice".
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Drift Line is an articule Special Projects initiated exhibition, the first event of its kind in the 30-year history of the gallery. Composed of three consecutive segments - Private beach, Member's beach and Public beach, the three-week programming is linked by spatial intervention by Special Projects in which the gallery floor is resurfaced with sand. This material, and all its references, therefore becomes the theme and context addressed by the variety of works presented by curated artists, gallery members and the larger public.
For the Private Beach, the Special Projects committee invited artits Martine Viale and Marilyn Arsem to create new works in response to the "beach". The outcome is a three-day programming of durational performances.
The Members' Beach is the second edition of articule's annual members' exhibition. Showcasing the works of over 20 active members, the exhibition reflects the diversity of our community and includes performances, video, painting, print, sculpture, installation and sound work. In addition, this year's edition includes a zine produced by articule's Writers' Club- a satellite venue for text-based works penned by our talented members.
The exhibition ends with the Public Beach, a three-day period in which Special Projects invites the general public to respond to the theme and context as they see fit. From lounging in the sand with friends to using the space to present thematic artwork or performances, the beach is available for personal use. Public Beach concludes with an articule open screen event, a unique opportunity for the public to screen complete or in-progress video works.
Private Beach
Last Chance
by Marilyn Arsem
How much remains?
Will there be enough?
Will I make it?
Will we survive?
Determination in the face of futility.
Hope rather than despair.
Marilyn Arsem has been creating live events since 1975, ranging from solo performances to large-scale works incorporating installation and performance. She has presented work at festivals, alternative spaces, galleries, museums, conferences and universities throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America. Arsem is the founder of Mobius, Inc., a Boston-based interdisciplinary collaborative of artists. She is a full-time faculty member at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where she teaches performance art, and is a graduate advisor.
By Martine Viale
As in a collage, in this action/intervention Martine Viale combines several short and sensitive actions into an overall image. As part of an ongoing reflection on the sense of time and presence as a site for engagement, she proposes a progressive unfolding in which the body and the space are gradually transformed.
Martine Viale is a Montreal based performance artist. Her work addresses the principles of time,
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Member's Beach
Exhibition will include works by Marie-Claire Chabauty, Elsa Charpentier, Rachel Ni Chuinn, Dider Delfolie-Noulin, Louise Dubreuil, Nicole Fournier, Andrew Frosst, Graham Hall, Jerome Havre, Mathieu Jacques, Edwin Janzen, Sarah Knight, Denis Lessard, Eric Létourneau, Jenna Dawn Maclellan, Riaz Mehmood, Natalie Olanick, Jonathan Plante, Carl Ruttan, Yasha Stewart, Zoe Stonyk and Steve Topping. Project descriptions and bios will be available on site.Exhibitions
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NCC Official Warns Against Use Of Substandard Phones
Insisting on the need to sanitise the telecommunication industry, officials of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have warned Nigerians to desist from using second hand and substandard mobile phones, saying such devices pose greater risk to the users.
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umaru Garba Danbatta gave the advise at the occasion marking NCC's special day in the ongoing 37th Kaduna International Trade Fair.
Prof. Danbatta who was represented by one of his directors, Hajia Maryam Bayi, debunked insinuation that telecom facilities like masts and towers pose health hazards to residents around such facilities, saying cell phones, pose greater health risks than masts.
Highlighting the numerous roles of NCC towards ensuring that telecom subscribers get the best from service providers, the telecoms regulatory agency said, consumers must also play their roles to receive quality service.
According to him, "the use of substandard and counterfeit devices, have been identified as one of the reasons for poor quality of service.
"Today, there are different types of handset in the market. Some of these devices have been used and dropped in other parts of the world. Some are devices that did not meet international benchmarks for safety and other requirements," he said.
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Donna Ferrato is a photographer who is well known for her determination to end domestic violence. Her photographs have been published in The New York Times Magazine, Life, Time, USA Today and many other magazines and articles. She tells stories through pictures focused on women who get out of abusive relationships and free of their abuser. She takes photographs that express abusive violence from all perspectives: the victim, the abuser, the audience.
On September 12th, she displayed her first exhibition of her series, "I Am Un-Beatable", in Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery in Cohen Memorial Hall. "I Am Un-beatable" is a documented photo collection about a girl name Sarah who made it out of an abusive relationship. She met her boyfriend at a very young age. He was 18 and she was 13 when they started dating. He saw how vulnerable she was and used many tactics to make her think he was the one for her. He got her pregnant and made her move in with him and his family. Leaving behind her life, he persuaded her into thinking they will be a happy family. Her fairytale story didn't turn out to be much of a fairytale. He started mentally, physically, and emotionally abusing her. This isn't the life she had expected. The moment he broke her jaw was the moment she feared staying with him more than leaving him. She eventually broke free him and moved out on her own with her two kids.
The argument of "I Am Un-Beatable" is that the US needs to stop making domestic violence part of culture. About 25% of women in the US are in an abusive relationships. If kids are involved, 75% of the boys will begin to participate in domestic violence at age 12. These statistics from the exhibition help to show why domestic violence is such a big issue in the US. Females are the easiest target in our society, especially when it comes to sex and getting raped. Donna is trying to empower women to take back their power and stop allowing men get away with hitting them. Male dominance is shown through most her pictures and the males seem to always break all their limits. Males use different tactics into making the female think he loves her. After he has her fooled, it when he changes. The males are violent towards their girlfriends or wives because they feel the need to be a man. The definition of being a man is being in control of what he needs or wants. In most cases, he wants to make sure he has access to sex whenever he wants. Our culture seems to value the male orgasm.
I connected Donna's photo documentary exhibition to Kristen Barber "Sex and Power" article on heterosexuality and power. Males use sex as a way of having power over many females. Majority of domestic violence is sexually related. The expression of masculine traits such as aggression, power, and violence during sex shapes the meaning of sexuality both for men and women. (45) The female role in sex is to be the submissive and say "yes" to sex. It is all based off what the men desires. When the male doesn't get what he want, he gets aggressive and very demanding. Sex is viewed as a social power. The male and female get so used to the social constructs society has formed that it becomes part of culture. Females are used to being powerless and males are used to being the aggressor. As a result, many domestic violent situations aren't reported until it is death threatening because both genders are used to being in these type situation. Females don't leave their abuser either due to fear, family history or dependency. Women may have less freedom to explore, discover, and play with their own desires and pleasures, but they are not completely powerless. (45) Females need to get back their dignity and demand more control or power.
The Ray Rice situation is a great example of a heterosexual abusive relationship.
As you can see in the video, a heated argument escalated, caused Ray Rice to hit his fiancé. A male hitting a woman is looked down upon in our society. He was knocked his wife unconscious in an elevator as if that is normal. He didn't call for help or try to see if she was okay. The most ironic part about this situations is that his wife didn't leave him after being beaten. She asked the public to stop being cruel toward Ray Rice. She isn't thinking about how embarrassing the video looked, but rather the NFL not cut Ray Rice's income.
Domestic violence is so common in the US. Sex, power, and relationships may or may not have some correlation between each other. Which sex should control the relationship? Does it matter which sex control the relationship? If the person who is has more control over sex have more power in the relationship? When involved in an abusive relationship, is sex a reason the victim (female) stays in the relationship? After answering these questions, if a male was being sexually abused by a female, would he be considered less of a man, or a "punk"?


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Sep 15th 2017
Shifting the Center
@ SAIC Sullivan Galleries
33 S State St, 7th floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Opening Friday, September 15th, from 6PM - 9PM
On view through Saturday, October 14th
Shifting the Center showcases projects by current MFA and BFA students as selected through portfolio reviews by the SAIC Exhibitions and Exhibition Studies Committee. This year's exhibition considers individual experience through architecture and site, including work by Ivana Brenner (MFA 2018), Ashley M. Freeby (MFA 2018), Ryan Goh (BFA 2018) and Hope Wang (BFA 2018), Catherine Hu (BFA 2019), Ayesha Singh (MFA 2018), Falak Vasa (BFA 2018), and William Wiebe (MFA 2018). Curated by Graduate Curatorial Assistants Lindsay Hutchens (MFA 2017, MA 2018) and Adia Sykes (MA 2018).


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The purpose of this project was for the Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2018 Citizen Science Team to increase citizen science within Acadia National Park. Citizen science helps to bridge the gap between scientists and volunteer citizens, as well as create an opportunity to increase informal learning within the park. The team found that using the already established social media platform of iNaturalist was the best platform to use as an introductory citizen science program. The team created an umbrella project for the entire National Park in order include the 26 peaks within the park and establish boundaries within iNaturalist. The project is meant to track the increase in iNaturalist participants, as well as log the vast biodiversity that occurs on Acadia's mountain trails.
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Coherent bremsstrahlung, coherent pair production, birefringence, and polarimetry in the 20-170 GeV energy range using aligned crystals
Apyan, A.
Avakian, R.
Badelek, B.
Ballestrero, S.
Biino, C.
Birol, I.
Cenci, P.
Connell, S.
Eichblatt, S.
Fonseca, T.
Freund, A.
Gorini, B.
Groess, R.
Ispirian, K.
Ketel, T.
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Lopez, A.
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van Rens, B.
Sellschop, J.
Shieh, M.
Sona, P.
Strakhovenko, V.
Uggerhøj, E.
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Unel, G.
Velasco, M.
Vilakazi, Z.
Wessely, O.
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The processes of coherent bremsstrahlung (CB) and coherent pair production (CPP) based on aligned crystal targets have been studied in the energy range 20-170 GeV. The experimental arrangement allowed for measurements of single photon properties of these phenomena including their polarization dependences. This is significant as the theoretical description of CB and CPP is an area of active debate and development. With the approach used in this paper, both the measured cross sections and polarization observables are predicted very well. This indicates a proper understanding of CB and CPP up to energies of 170 GeV. Birefringence in CPP on aligned crystals is applied to determine the polarization parameters in our measurements. New technologies for high-energy photon beam optics including phase plates and polarimeters for linear and circular polarization are demonstrated in this experiment. Coherent bremsstrahlung for the strings-on-strings (SOS) orientation yields a larger enhancement for hard photons than CB for the channeling orientations of the crystal. Our measurements and our calculations indicate low photon polarizations for the high-energy SOS photons.


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Sacraments may simply be defined as visible signs and seals of spiritual graces. I hold, with the Reformed tradition, that there are only two sacraments: baptism and the Lord's Supper, whose Old Testaments counterparts are circumcision and the Lord's Supper.
Though administered differently, within their respective dispensations, the sacraments are fundamentally pointing in the same direction: Christ and all his benefits. Perhaps a sacramental reading of 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 will make this unmistakably clear.
Having been washed with water, we come to Table, to feed on the One who has made us his own.


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In a civil action, the judge correctly ruled that the agency contract in question was not a contract terminable at will and correctly submitted to the jury whether the alleged failures of the agent were a material breach of the contract as could warrant the principal's termination of the agency pursuant to the applicable terms of the contract. [277-279]
In an action for breach of contract, the evidence was sufficient to warrant the judge's denial of the defendant's motions for a directed verdict, for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and for a new trial. [280]
In a civil action, there was no inconsistency between the jury's answers to special questions and the jury s award of damages to the plaintiff for breach of contract. [280-281]
CIVIL ACTION commenced in the Superior Court Department on July 27, 1990.
The case was tried before Charles M. Grabau, J.
John P. Graceffa for the defendant.
William D. Jalkut for the plaintiff.
PERRETTA, J. On November 10, 1989, the defendant, Commerce Insurance Company (Commerce), wrote to the plaintiff, G.M. Abodeely Insurance Agency, Inc. (Abodeely), advising it that its agency contract was cancelled, effective May 31, 1990. [Note 1] The reason given for the cancellation was the
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"failure to report coverages bound in accordance with the agency agreement, and acceptance of business which does not conform to our underwriting criteria." Claiming that the stated basis for the cancellation was a pretext and that the true reason was Commerce's desire to eliminate Abodeely as a competitor of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Abodeely brought this action for breach of contract. On the basis of conflicting evidence on the issues of Abodeely's history of late reporting and accepting risks outside Commerce's underwriting criteria, the jury found that there had been no material breach of the agency contract and awarded damages to Abodeely. The principal issue on Commerce's appeal is whether it could cancel the agency contract "at will" or whether, as the jury was instructed, a material breach was required before Commerce could cancel the contract without liability. We affirm the judgment.
1. The facts. There is no dispute that the contract between Abodeely and Commerce required Abodeely to follow Commerce's underwriting rules and policies in soliciting business, binding Commerce, and issuing policies. The contract also required Abodeely to mail Commerce a "complete report of each binder . . . on the day of its execution and not later than its effective date."
There is also no dispute that on or about September 12, 1989, a binder was issued by Abodeely on property that was destroyed by a fire on October 4, 1989, in which two people died. The first notice given Commerce that it had been bound by Abodeely was on October 5, 1989, by telephone.
What was very much in dispute at trial was whether Abodeely's history of late reporting of binders was peculiar to it or a tolerated practice also engaged in by other agents of Commerce and whether the most recently destroyed property was, consistent with Commerce's underwriting guidelines, located "in a safe area, relatively free from crime ...."
Against the backdrop of the factual disputes to be resolved by the jury in determining whether Commerce's cancellation of the agency contract was in breach of its terms, we set out the pertinent paragraphs of Article VII, the termination provisions of the agency contract.
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"a. This Agreement is terminable:
(1) Immediately upon written notice by the Agent to the Company.
(2) Immediately and without prior notice to the Agent if any public authority suspends, revokes, or refuses to renew the Agent's license or certificate of authority.
(3) At the Company's option in the event of merger, sale, or transfer of the Agent's business, or upon formation or termination of any corporation or partnership by the Agent, unless the Agent promptly notifies the Company prior to such event and the Company consents in writing to the assignment of this Agreement.
(4) By either party immediately upon written notice to the other in the event of insolvency, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, abandonment, willful misconduct, fraud, abuse of authority, or failure to pay monies due after written demand therefore.
"b. It is the intention of both parties to this contract to make a genuine attempt to resolve any differences that may precipitate a termination of this Agreement. If such a solution is not found, then upon not less than 180 days' written notice by the Company to the Agent, the Agent's authority to solicit and issue policies increasing the Company's liability, exposure or risk shall cease as of the Termination Date." (Emphases added.)
The contract did not indicate that it was to be in effect for a specified period and did not have an expiration date; it was terminable only under the provisions of Article VII, set forth above.
Disagreement concerning the meaning of the contract was resolved by the trial judge on Abodeely's motion in limine seeking to preclude any mention or evidence of grounds for termination of the contract other than those set out in paragraph (a) which, as argued by Abodeely, was simply modified by paragraph (b). Commerce argued that the contract was terminable at will and that paragraph (b) gave it
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rights to terminate in addition to those set out in paragraph (a). [Note 2] Both readings of the contract were rejected by the judge who concluded that paragraph (b) controlled the procedures to be followed in respect to any material breach other than those that allowed for an immediate termination of the contract under paragraph (a). Consistent with his reading of the contract, the judge ruled that Commerce could introduce evidence at trial of a breach of contract or of a fiduciary duty by acts by Abodeely beyond those specified in paragraph (a). In response to special questions, the jury found that, although both parties had made a genuine effort to resolve their differences, there was no material breach of the contract by Abodeely.
2. Termination of the contract. When construing a contract, the following rules apply. "A contract is to be construed to give reasonable effect to each of its provisions. McMahon v. Monarch Life Ins. Co., 345 Mass. 261, 264 (1962). '[E]very phrase and clause must be presumed to have been designedly employed, and must be given meaning and effect, whenever practicable, when construed with all the other phraseology contained in the instrument, which must be considered as a workable and harmonious means for carrying out and effectuating the intent of the parties.' Charles I. Hosmer, Inc. v. Commonwealth, 302 Mass. 495, 501 (1939)." J. A. Sullivan Corp. v. Commonwealth, 397 Mass. 789, 795 (1986).
As stated by the trial judge in his memorandum of decision: "A contract will not be deemed to be terminable at will merely because it contains no precise expiration date, if the contract delineates the circumstances in which the parties may cease to be obligated to perform it. Kirkley v. F. H. Roberts Co., 268 Mass. 246, 252 (1929); Revere v. Boston Copper Co., 15 Pick. 351, 361 (1834). Since Article VII specifies circumstances in which either or both of the parties could terminate the agreement, it is not terminable at will."
On appeal, Commerce argues that paragraph (b) allows it to terminate the contract on the basis of "any differences" between the parties that they were unable to resolve. A majority of the panel concludes, however, that mandatory participation in a negotiation process triggered by differences that could result in a termination of the contract is inconsistent
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with an "at will" contract. As observed in Fortune v. National Cash Register Co., 373 Mass. 96, 101 (1977), a contract that "reserve[s] to the parties an explicit power to terminate the contract without cause on written notice" is a "classic terminable at will employment contract." Such a reservation of power cannot be said reasonably to have been made here. [Note 3]
From this conclusion, that Commerce could not terminate its relationship with Abodeely at will, the judge considered what circumstances or occurrences would excuse Commerce from any further obligation under the contract. Relying upon Ward v. American Mut. Liab. Ins. Co., 15 Mass. App. Ct. 98, 100-101 (1983) ("It is well established that a material breach by one party excuses the other party from further performance under the contract"), the trial judge concluded that the only type of difference that "legitimately" could precipitate a termination of the agreement would be a material breach. [Note 4] However, and as recognized by the trial judge, to read paragraph (b) as simply giving a right to cancel the contract for a material breach would be to render the provision mere surplusage: a material breach of the contract by one party would excuse the other from further performance irrespective of paragraph (b) and as matter of law. See also Restatement (Second) of Contracts s. 237 (1981) ("[I]t is a condition of each party's remaining duties to render performances to be exchanged under an exchange of promises that there be no uncured material failure by the other party to render any such performance due at an earlier time").
This reasoning compelled the trial judge to conclude that to give paragraph (b) meaning and effect (see J.A. Sullivan Corp. v. Commonwealth, 397 Mass. at 795) it must be read as a limitation upon the right to be excused, as matter of law, from any further obligation under the contract on account of
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a material breach. Put another way, the trial judge determined that, in the event of a material breach other than those described in paragraph (a)(2) and (a)(4), which allow for immediate termination, paragraph (b) obligates the parties genuinely to attempt a resolution before exercising the right to refuse further performance.
Based upon his reading of Article VII, the trial judge correctly left it to the jury to decide whether, on the basis of the circumstances of the case, Abodeely's failures constituted a material breach of the contract under paragraph (b). See Lander v. Samuel Heller Leather Co., 314 Mass. 592, 595-596 (1943); Cetrone v. Paul Livoli, Inc., 337 Mass. 607, 610 (1958); Boston Hous. Authy. v. Hemingway, 363 Mass. 184, 200 (1973). Although a majority of the panel has concluded that Commerce did not have the right to terminate Abodeely at will, we do not think it necessary to determine whether the trial judge was correct in construing the disputed phrase, "any differences that may precipitate a termination of this Agreement," to mean a material breach other than one specified in paragraph (a)(2) and (a)(4).
Even if paragraph (b) were to be construed as giving Commerce the right to terminate the contract for less than a material breach by Abodeely, we would conclude that "any differences" cited by Commerce would have to be found to be, at the very least, objectively reasonable and honest. Cf. Salem Glass Co. v. Joseph Rugo, Inc., 343 Mass. 103, 106 (1961); Smith v. Allmon, 17 Mass. App. Ct. 712, 715 (1984). Such a determination would also be one for the jury to make based upon the circumstances of the case. However, even were we to read Commerce's requests for jury instructions generously and conclude that they squarely asked the trial judge to put to the jury the issue of whether its reasons for terminating the contract were objectively reasonable and honest even if Abodeely was not in material breach of the contract, Commerce makes no complaint on appeal about the form of the special questions or the trial judge's refusal to give the requested instructions. Instead, Commerce relies solely on the argument that it has made from the outset, that it could terminate the contract at will. In these circumstances, it is unnecessary for us to go beyond the conclusion that Commerce's interpretation of the contract is erroneous. See Dunbar v. Ferrera Bros. Inc., 306 Mass. 90, 92-93 (1940).
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3. The breach of the contract. There is ample support in the record for the trial judge's determination that the evidence was sufficient to put to the jury the question of whether Abodeely's actions rose to the level of a material breach of the contract. Commerce's arguments, that it was entitled to a directed verdict, judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or a new trial, are premised upon its claim of an "at will" contract and erroneously rely almost exclusively upon the evidence favorable to its position [Note 5] without taking into account that presented by Abodeely. See McNamara v. Honeyman, 406 Mass. 43, 45-46 (1989); Foster v. The Loft, Inc., 26 Mass. App. Ct. 289, 292 (1988), and cases therein cited.
4. Inconsistent verdicts. Although Commerce argues that there is an inconsistency between the jury's general verdict (that Commerce was liable on Abodeely's action for breach of contract) and its answer to an interrogatory (that Commerce made a genuine attempt to resolve any differences with Abodeely), the record shows that the case was submitted to the jury with special questions rather than with written interrogatories accompanied by a general verdict form. Compare Mass.R.Civ.P. 49(a) with 49(b), 365 Mass. 813 (1974).
"Under rule 49 (a), the jurors return answers to each question or each issue submitted to them. The jurors do not return a general verdict. The answers to the questions or issues submitted are considered a special verdict consisting of 'a statement of facts the jury have found from which the judge determines the appropriate judgment.' Commonwealth v. Licciardi, 387 Mass. 670, 675 (1982). In determining whether there is an inconsistency in the jury's answers, the answers are to be viewed in the light of the attendant circumstances, including the pleadings, issues submitted, and the judge's instructions. If the jury's answers can be harmonized, they must be resolved so as to harmonize them." Solimene v. B. Grauel & Co., KG, 399 Mass. 790, 800 (1987) (citations omitted).
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In response to the four questions put to them, [Note 6] the jury answered that Abodeely did not materially breach the contract, that Abodeely did not materially breach its fiduciary duty, that Abodeely did make a genuine attempt to resolve any differences with Commerce, and that Commerce did make a genuine attempt to resolve any differences with Abodeely. Commerce does not argue, nor could it, that there is an inconsistency in the jury's answers to these questions.
Even were we to construe Commerce's argument to be that the judgment awarding Abodeely damages for breach of contract was inconsistent with the jury's finding that Commerce had made a genuine attempt to resolve any differences with Abodeely, that contention would also fail. Neither paragraph (b) nor the law provides that a party's attempt to resolve any differences arising out of the performance of a contract excuses that party from further performance of its contractual obligations. As put to the jury, Commerce's cancellation of the contract could be excused only by Abodeely's material breach. The judgment against Commerce is, therefore, consistent with the jury's determination that Abodeely did not materially breach the contract.
Judgment affirmed.
[Note 1] General Laws c.175, s. 163, as amended through St. 1977, c.910, provides, in pertinent part: "No company shall cancel the authority of any independent insurance agent for fire or casualty insurance, or both, if said agent is not an employee of said company . . . unless the company gives written notice of its intent to cancel such agent . . . at least one hundred and eighty days before the proposed effective date of any such cancellation . . . "
[Note 2] Neither party argued that evidence extrinsic to the agreement was necessary to an interpretation of Article VII.
[Note 3] Justice Armstrong would read paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(4) as a listing of reasons for termination that justify Commerce in dispensing with good faith discussions prior to sending its termination notice, and he would hold that paragraph (b) allows Commerce to terminate for any reason, subject to its obligation first to discuss with Abodeely in good faith a possible resolution of differences between them. Based upon that reading of the contract and the jury's determination that the parties did make a genuine attempt to resolve their differences, Justice Armstrong would reverse the judgment and enter judgment for Commerce.
[Note 4] We construe the word "legitimately," as used by the trial judge, to mean "lawfully" or "without liability."
[Note 5] Commerce makes a separate but somewhat related argument concerning the trial judge's exclusion of evidence which it claims would have shown the degree of the risk involved in insuring the property that was destroyed by fire. The argument warrants no discussion beyond that set out in Abodeely's brief.
[Note 6] The fifth question pertained to the amount of any damages sustained by Abodeely as a result of the termination of the contract.


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He said save up a few bucks, not save a few bucks. The ESEE is more expensive but it's a cut above a Mora or Becker.
He said save up a few bucks, not save a few bucks. The ESEE is more expensive but it's a cut above a Mora or Becker.
There is really no need to ship hardware all the way from the states. All you need is available on the European market and is available at reasonable prices for a person on a budget.
Openil makes fine folding knives for general use, Mora makes all you will ever need in a fixed blade and Fiskers makes fine camp axes and hatchets for general purpose work. I have all of them represented in my kit and never feel under equipped when using any or all of those items. There is seldom a day that passes without me being in the field with one of those items.
If you didn't bring jerky what did I just eat?
and which Mora Blade do you have and why? what do you need in a knife that helped you decide that the blade you have is the one you need?
The BK-2 and BK-7 use 1095 carbon steel and it really holds an edge and takes an edge. I use mine hard and it just requires a little touch up from time to time (I use the Spyderco sharpmaker).
An example:
Spring bear hunt. Tracked the bear until 1:30 am. Chopped down a 2 maple to use as a pole to carry the bear out. Field dressed the bear including cutting the sternum bottom to top and chopping through the pelvis to get the butt out (didnt have a saw and it was too dark to mess around with tying it off and cutting out). All of this was no effort with the BK-7
Next day skinned the bear and butchered it. All without sharpening it! I didnt have the sharpmaker at the time or I probably would have touched it up prior to butchering. But to be honest, it didnt need it.
Absolutely my favourite knife. I just wish I could get my Benchmake 710 to take an edge so well.
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ive looked at some videos on the Kbar and it also seems like a great knife for the price. what would be some advantages of getting maybe a mora instead of a kbar? what are some disadvantages of the kbar? lol because i dont plan on using it for combat haha
Depends on what you need your knife to do...
It also depends on your enviroment and the season. If you needed to process firewood the Mora knife would not be up to it.
You would then also need to pack along a hachet which would negate its price/weight advantage.
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but if i already have a machete, that could process firewood as well as a Kabar Combat knife right? so between the machete and the mora knife, for 3 season camping, that should be sufficient right? i mean, i dont plan on building a log house either, so i dont need much more right?
Folks try to out think knives. I don't know why but they do more so than any other tool. If you need to drive a nail you go get a hammer. You don't obsess over the type of head, it's weight or handle. You just get a hammer and drive a nail (I know that's not true if you are a carpenter or roofer. But in general that's true). Same for removing a nut. You grab a wrench or a socket and just do it. Knives are just another tool. Most are designed to do a specific function but can overlap into other jobs just like you can use a hammer to crack a nut. Machetes clear dense brush, combat knives are for combat, axes are for cutting and splitting wood, hunting knives for hunting, etc.
I carry a large knife, a medium knife, a pocket knife and a folding saw. I can generally do whatever I want to do with those four. If I can't do it then it usually doesn't need to be done all that bad. Just my humble opinion.
Rick, that was a good post. I'll add a few thoughts. One: The preponderance of users are people who live in urban environments, go into the wilderness for short recreational visits. Two: One's thinking shifts if the period is longer.
When I was guiding hunters, and the company would drop me off in the wilderness for three months, I would carry seven to ten different shaped knives in my pack, this was mostly to avoid having to sharpen a knife while processing game, but also to ensure that the needed shape and size knife was available.
ok, i think i understand. basically, the most important thing i can do is get outside and find out what i need in a knife. so i do have one more question. i know myself, and i know i would need a knife that will be durable and last a long time. what would you guys suggest is a knife that can handle being used roughly? of a considerable price range.
i have a more specific question now. im going to take the general advice of all of you and go with a mora blade. they are cheaper which is a big plus, but seem to be pretty strong as well. my question is, what is the difference between carbon steel and stainless steel? i know stainless steel wont rust, but what are some other differences? i found a site that sells a mora companion for 13 bucks (can i post the link? im not affiliated with the site at all) and its carbon steel.
Yes, you can post links as long as you are not affiliated with the site. As to your question of stainless vs carbon steel there are several things to consider.
1. Stainless steel is rust resistant, not rust proof (lots of various grades of stainless available, some are even high carbon)
2. What environment will it be used in? For wet (especially around salt water) environments ss might be a better choice.
3. Difficulty in sharpening. I find that carbon steel takes a little more effort to sharpen, but holds an edge better. To me the difference in sharpening is negligible.
4. Using with natural flint? While both will throw sparks with a ferro rod (carbon is better IMO) carbon is far superior when using natural flint - again - IMO.
Overall, I prefer carbon steel blades. They require a little more care, but I believe they have more character. There are some very high grades of stainless steel that make excellent knives. I just prefer carbon steel.
Keep in mind - a lot of what I said is personal preference based on opinion. Opinions do vary. By starting with a Mora you will not be investing a lot of $$$ and can better formulate your own opinions.
ok, heres the link, http://edcdepot.com/moracompanionmod...teelblade.aspx and in general carbon steel is stronger, but takes more care right? and with the flint, i dont use flint cuz i dont have one. i have just been using matches
That one would do very well.
(I would avoid the ones with wood handles, they are not as strong.)
how well does the carbon steel do in the cold? like anywhere between 15-30 degrees Fahrenheit? is it something i should be careful about? or not worry about?
The only issue with carbon steel is like any material when it comes in from the cold, to a warm area, moisture will condense on it. Since you dont want to keep carbon steel wet for long periods of time (rust) just give it wipe with a rag and a light coat of oil.
That takes minimal effort and gives you a chance to admire a nice blade...
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Stretching AEM Near-surface Resolution Limits Related to Low- and Very High Resistivity Contrasts
G.H. Skurdal, A.A. Pfaffhuber, A. Davis, S. Bazin, H. Anschütz, N.S. Nyboe, N. Foged, T. Thomassen and T. Wiig
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Data from AEM surveys carried out in Norway, to support ground investigations for infrastructure projects, was used in this study. In large infrastructure projects knowledge of sediment thickness is vital, as is information about possible occurrence of highly sensitive clay. In an area with conductive shales over resistive bedrock, the recently introduced system response method was tested. It's applied in the inversion of SkyTEM data and makes it possible to utilize the very earliest gates. The models showed to give more pronounced structures in the near-surface, reflecting true structures observed in resistivity borehole measurements. The same outcome was observed when conducting synthetic modelling. In another setting AEM measurements were carried out along a planned road project to provide information about the extent of very conductive, possible alum shale. A volume estimate of excavated masses was sought, as alum shale is decomposed to sulfuric acid by weathering. Preliminary AEM models had a tendency to overestimate the thickness of the resistive overburden. Experimenting with the inversion settings resulted in models better fitting other prior information from the area. Limited LM data was available due to a noisy environment. This affected the reliability of the models, illustrated by modelling and resulting real models.
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