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The History of Multiple Sclerosis
The history of multiple sclerosis (MS) is really no more than many clues over a time span acculmuatining over roughly more than a century as far as what we can tell. MS has been around much longer of course but just not the clues. Many clues are being pieced together to try to solve what the causes of MS are, many clues have already been pieced together, but only now are answers emerging. To appreciate why the trail to a solution has been so long and hard, it must be understood what scientists now believe to be true about MS.
It is now believed that Multiple sclerosis is one of the most common diseases of the nervous system, afflicting people of virtually all ages around the world, although it has a special preference for young people, especially women, and for those who grew up in northern latitudes.
Scientists believe MS may involve a genetic susceptibility, but it is not directly inherited. It usually causes sudden neurologic symptoms including vision loss, paralysis, numbness, and walking difficulties. The symptoms can be diverse and confusing, often coming and going without any pattern, making it difficult to diagnose, even today.
These symptoms appear in a patient because nerves in the brain and spinal cord lose their ability to transmit signals. This ability is lost when it is damaged. Myelin, a complex substance that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, is essential for nerves to conduct electricity and carry out their function. Myelin is destroyed in MS.
In MS, cells and proteins of the body's immune system, which normally defend the body against infections, leave the blood vessels serving the central nervous system, pour into the brain and spinal cord, and destroy myelin. The specific triggering mechanism which causes an immune system to attack its own myelin remains unknown, although a viral infection on top of an inherited genetic susceptibility is a leading suspect.
The discovery of MS
Until the early years of the 19th century, physicians relied on superstition, hearsay, and the wisdom of the ancients to care for the sick. Medical ideas were not scientifically tested. Even so, physicians were sometimes good observers and we can identify people who undoubtedly had MS from descriptions written as long ago as the Middle Ages. MS has always been with us.
Once the scientific method took hold in medicine, MS was among the first diseases to be described scientifically. The 19th-century doctors did not understand what they saw and recorded, but drawings from autopsies done as early as 1838 clearly show what we today recognize as MS.
Then, in 1868, Jean-Martin Charcot, a professor of neurology at the University of Paris, who has been called "the father of neurology", carefully examined a young woman with a tremor of a sort he had never seen before. He noted her other neurological problems including slurred speech and abnormal eye movements, and compared them to those of other patients he had seen. When she died, he examined her brain and found the characteristic scars or "plaques" of MS.
Dr. Charcot wrote a complete description of the disease and the changes in the brain which accompany it. However, he was baffled by its cause and frustrated by its resistance to all of his treatments. They included electrical stimulation and strychnine-because this poison is a nerve stimulant. He also tried injections of gold and silver, as they were somewhat helpful in the other major nerve disorder common at that time-syphilis.
A prisoner of biotechnology
In the last decades of the 19th century, the leading physicians of the world came to understand that MS was a specific disease. MS was recognized in England by Dr. Moxon in 1873, and in the United States by Dr. Edward Seguin in 1878. By the end of the century, much of what can be learned about MS from careful observation was known: that the disease is more common in women than men, that it is not directly inherited, and that it can produce many different neurological symptoms.
But observation can go only so far. Knowledge of MS could not advance without deeper understanding of biology and better research tools. The very existence of the immune system was unknown. Doctors of the time assumed the same disease rarely struck the same person twice because a disease "used up" the materials in the body it needed to live, much the way crops use up soil nutrients and die unless they are rotated.
In the 19th century, scientists first learned that bacteria cause many diseases. As the new century began, they discovered even smaller organisms, viruses, and developed techniques for growing and studying bacteria and viruses in the laboratory.
In 1906, the Nobel Prize for medicine was awarded to Drs. Camillo Golgi and Santiago Ramony Cajal, who perfected new chemicals to enhance the visibility of nerve cells under the microscope. Equipped with this new technology, Dr. James Dawson at the University of Edinburgh in 1916 performed detailed microscopic examinations of the brains of patients who had died with MS.
Dr. Dawson wrote a description of the inflammation around blood vessels and the damage to the myelin with a clarity and thoroughness which has never been improved. But so little was known about the brain's function that the meaning of these changes could only be guessed at.
Complexities – and an unrecognized breakthrough
In the decade after World War 1, MS research grew more complex. Abnormalities in spinal fluid were noted for the first time in 1919, though their significance was a puzzle. Myelin, which had been discovered in 1878 by Dr. Ranvier, was studied intensively under the microscope and the cell that makes myelin, the oligodendrocyte, was discovered in 1928.
The first electrical recording of nerve transmission, by Lord Edgar Douglas Adrian in 1925, established techniques needed to study the activity of nerves and launched a series of experiments to determine just how the nervous system works. Ultimately, six Nobel Prizes were awarded for these studies. The resulting knowledge included clarification of the role of myelin in nerve conduction and a realization that demyelinated nerves cannot sustain electrical impulses.
At this time, scientists suspected that some form of toxin or poison caused MS. Because most MS damage occurs around blood vessels, it seemed reasonable that a toxin circulating in the bloodstream leaked out into the brain, even though no researcher could find a trace of it.
Just before World War 11, an important breakthrough occurred. An animal model of MS was developed out of research on vaccines. It had been known that people vaccinated against viral illnesses, especially rabies, sometimes developed a disease resembling MS. It had been assumed that this occurred because the virus in the vaccines was not completely inactivated. Rabies vaccines were prepared by growing the rabies virus in nerve tissue.
In 1935, Dr. Thomas Rivers at Rockefeller Institute in New York City demonstrated that nerve tissue, not viruses, produced the MS-like illness. By injecting myelin he knew to be virus-free into laboratory animals under the proper conditions, he could induce their immune systems to attack their own myelin, producing a disease very similar to MS.
This laboratory animal form of MS, called experimental allergic encephalomyelitis, or EAE, would later become an important model for studying the immunology and treatment of MS. In fact, it paved the way to modern theories of autoimmunity, for it demonstrated how the body can generate an immunologic attack against itself.
But most doctors in the 1930s were still analyzing toxins or checking blood circulation in MS. The importance of EAE to NIS was virtually ignored.
Instead, a flurry of experiments in lab animals demonstrated that blocking the blood supply to the brain sometimes caused myelin to die. The damage looked a bit like MS. Doctors wondered if MS was caused by circulation problems and they tried therapies to stimulate blood flow including blood thinners and drugs to dilate blood vessels. X-rays were also used to treat NIS, although more for their novelty than for any sound scientific reason.
It would be many years before the essential similarity of EAE and MS was understood and a link between the immune system and MS was forged.
For a more accurate and complete history of Multiple Sclerois, Author and former Dean of Dalhousie Medical School and Professor of Medicine Jock Murray has published "Multiple Sclerosis ~ The History of the Disease" which is avilable in book stores and on Amazon.com currently.


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Some of the crafts that we came out with last week were Candy Jars that have been etched with words or a face. The words on them are: Nice, Jingle all The Way, and Naughty. The jar that looks like Santa has a face on it. What is nice about our jars is that you are able to fill them up with seasonal candy and have them filled all year long. The Jars and Candlesticks are sold separately. All of our wood crafts are unfinished, so you can match your home decor.
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BioShock: Rapture is a science-fiction novel set in the eponymous BioShock universe and was released on July 19th, 2011. It was written by John Shirley, and published by Tor Books in the U.S.A. and Titan Books in the United Kingdom. Its story covers events from the creation of Rapture until a point before the first game starts. Both familiar and lesser-known characters from the BioShock universe are expanded upon in the story, as well as locations like Apollo Square and Point Prometheus.
The cover art was designed by Craig Mullins.[1] The glowing light on the globe indicates the coordinates of Rapture.
Development and Book StatusEdit
In 2009, in an interview with Gamasutra, creative director Ken Levine indicated that he was working on a novel set in Rapture with writer John Shirley.
"I'm working on the BioShock novel being done, with a writer named John Shirley, and I'm going to just sort of peek my nose in and write the prologue and the epilogue of that. And I'm sitting down to write it, and it's like, 'Oh! I can just write about Tenenbaum! I can just say what she's saying! And she can talk! And the audience may not go off and, like, shoot her in the head while she's saying it!'"[2]
By 2011, in an interview with Console Obession after the release of the book, writer John Shirley noted that one of the reasons for the novel's delay with the incorporation of BioShock 2 into the plot as well as getting Ken Levine's approval on the content.[3]
However, in the same year, Ken Levine replied on twitter that he had not read the book.[4][5]
In 2015, Ken Levine revealed on twitter that a book based on BioShock Infinite was underway with a new collaboration with writer Joe Fielder.[6]
On the BioShock Wiki, to segregate between information only given in the novel versus what is established in the games, a banner will appear above the paragraph with the following format:
Author's NoteEdit
The following is an unpublished author's note which was intended to be included in the novel.
| This novel is a dramatization of the backstory of BioShock and BioShock 2. It is essentially a "prequel" to the events in the first two BioShock games. It incorporates information I gleaned in playing the games through several times and in consulting with designers, online sites, books, interviews. I also pored over background and timeline materials provided for me by 2K and by Tor Books.
The tale you hold in your hands begins shortly after Rapture was first conceived, and carries on, through Rapture's civil war, into 1959. The main characters, and some minor characters, from BioShock are to be found here; characters from BioShock 2, like Sofia Lamb, and the Wales brothers and even Delta, as well as settings and historical details from BioShock 2, are also incorporated.
While we sometimes leap several years from one chapter to the next, the story's arc is unmistakable, and is close as possible to the tale that emerges in the audio diaries, public address announcements, and radio conversation found in the game. It also incorporates consultancy provided by Ken Levine (through the conscientious efforts of Sarah Rosa). I drew terminology, large events, and characters from the game, but invented a certain amount of connective story and character background. I created a few new characters, as required in the composition of a novel, but never knowingly contradicted BioShock. As suggested by Ken Levine, the narrative's chief protagonist is Bill McDonagh.Most of the narrative threads begun in this book are resolved by its finale. A few are resolved within the games themselves. I was very pleased to be involved in adapting this unique, artfully designed game.
—John Shirley, [7]
"I am Andrew Ryan and I'm here to ask you a question: Is a man not entitled to the sweat of his own brow? No, says the man in Washington. It belongs to the poor. No, says the man in the Vatican. It belongs to God. No, says the man in Moscow. It belongs to everyone. I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose… Rapture. A city where the artist would not fear the censor. Where the scientist would not be bound by petty morality. Where the great would not be constrained by the small. And with the sweat of your brow, Rapture can become your city as well."
It was the end of World War II. FDR's New Deal has redefined American politics. Taxes were at an all-time high. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has created a fear of total annihilation. The rise of secret government agencies and sanctions on business has many watching their backs. America's sense of freedom was diminishing… and many were desperate to take their freedom back. Among them was a great dreamer, an immigrant who pulled himself from the depths of poverty to become one of the wealthiest and most admired men in the world. That man was Andrew Ryan, and he believed that great men and women deserved better. So he set out to create the impossible, a utopia free from government, from censorship, and from moral restrictions on science, where what you gave was what you got. He created Rapture -- the shining city below the sea.
But this utopia suffered a great tragedy.
This is the story of how it all came to be… and how it all ended.[8]
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1945, New York City, Andrew Ryan, a successful businessman, receives from his chief of security, Sullivan, reports on the terrifying results of the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima by the United States. Convinced of the impending doom of civilization, Ryan shares with Sullivan a project he has been designing in secret to enable escape from an Atomic war. With all the preparations done (employing researchers, sending surveyors and picking a spot), Ryan is ready to start building this grand work. Remembering the exile with his father from Russia and Communist persecution, Ryan dreams of what will be a fortress against the madness of the men in power, dedicated to freedom, Rapture.
Part One: The First Age of RaptureEdit
Chapter 1Edit
1946, New York City, Bill McDonagh, a freelance plumbing contractor, is sent to do maintenance work on the bathroom of a recently built penthouse apartment atop the Andrew Ryan Arms on Park Avenue. He is noticed by the owner, Andrew Ryan, when he starts replacing the tin-plated fittings with brass, rebuilding it to a better quality at his own cost. Ryan is impressed by the plumber's honest craftsmanship and sense of initiative, traits that they both share, and sends his man Sullivan the next morning to offer McDonagh a job as his new building engineer.
Chapter 2Edit
1946, New York City, Sullivan goes on to the docks to inspect The Olympian, the largest of the three ships Ryan bought for his secret North Atlantic project and being filled with pre-fabricated parts. He meets there with Ruben Greavy, head engineer for the Wales brothers, the architects commissioned by Ryan for his plans, and both men discuss the project: How Ryan gathered the means for it, as well as its attraction of prying eyes such as government agents. Greavy voices the same concern as Ryan of a world divided by the United States and the Soviet Union, and trusts in Ryan's need for secrecy for this project.
Meanwhile, a rising con man going by the name of Frank Gorland takes over The Clanger (a bar) from its owner, Herv Merton, after cheating him over a loan. Gorland then enjoys the boxing setup at the bar, but mostly uses it to gather information from his customers. One day, he receives a visit from Voss, an FBI agent, who asks him questions about things happening on the docks, mentioning the North Atlantic project bankrolled by Ryan and millions of dollars of materials being sent out to sea. Working to find out more and a way to eventually profit from this secret operation, Gorland learns a few days later about a death from a grieving woman, of her lover Irving, employed by Seaworthy Construction on underwater construction for Ryan. Gorland's efforts finally pay off when he locates The Olympian, and makes one of the ship's deckhands spill the beans, discovering the ships use in supplying construction of an underwater colony in the Atlantic.
Part 2: The Second Age of RaptureEdit
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Part 3: The Third Age of RaptureEdit
To be completed
1959, New York, Elaine McDonagh brings her daughter to a medical examination after their fleeing Rapture and reaching North America.
- Main article: BioShock: Rapture Characters
The following is a list of every location visited or mentioned in the novel. Some are familiar, but others completely new:
- New York City, United States of America
- Broadway
- Fifth Avenue
- Park Avenue
- Ryan Building
- Adonis Luxury Resort
- Apollo Square
- Arcadia
- Memorial Garden
- Atlantic Express
- Dionysus Park
- Fontaine Futuristics
- Laboratory Complex
- Lab 3
- Lab 25
- Laboratory Complex
- Hephaestus
- Andrew Ryan's Office
- Heat Loss Monitoring
- Farmer's Market
- Fort Frolic
- Fleet Hall
- Fort Frolic Shooting Gallery
- Le Marquis D'Epoque
- Poseidon Plaza
- Rapture Records
- Robertson's Tobaccoria
- Sir Prize
- Medical Pavilion
- Neptune's Bounty
- Frank Fontaine's Office
- Fontaine Fisheries
- Lower Wharf
- The Fighting McDonagh's Tavern
- Olympus Heights
- Pauper's Drop
- Persephone
- Point Prometheus
- Rapture Central Control
- Ryan Amusements
- Sinclair Solutions Headquarters
- Siren Alley
- Smuggler's Hideout
- The Lighthouse
- More than one lighthouse exists, as the novel refers to them in the plural.
- Unknown
- Bill McDonagh's Flat
- Council Conference Room
- Rapture Detention
- Sofia Lamb's Office
- Welcome Center
List of Known ContradictionsEdit
Even with oversight from creative director Ken Levine, the novel is known to show inconsistencies and contradictions with evidence presented from the games.
It should be noted that the novel was published in July 2011 with BioShock being released in August 2007, BioShock 2 in February 2010, and the Rapture-based DLC for BioShock Infinite, Burial at Sea, released in November 2013 for Episode 1 and March 2014 for Episode 2.
|Andrew Ryan's memory of fleeing Russia in 1918,[9] the departure involving the death of his uncle.
|Bill McDonagh kills a Spider Splicer with a tommy gun during the raid on Fontaine.[11]
|Andrew Ryan strangles Jasmine Jolene by using his hands to choke her neck.[14]
|Diane McClintock stops by Pauper's Drop in the Fishbowl Diner and observes Atlas taking charge of a bread line.[15] Though no exact date is given, two sections later it is shown to be Christmas Eve, 1958.[16]
|The novel states that Dr. Yi Suchong is alive in 1959.[19]
|Roland Wallace is captured and taken by Ryan's men to Dr. Suchong, sometime in 1959.[22]
|The novel makes no mention of Tears opening up in Rapture.
- ↑ Craig Mullins' portfolio with the uncropped, full version of the cover art
- ↑ Ken Levine on Studio Culture: From Looking Glass to 2K Boston from Gamasutra
- ↑ "BioShock: Rapture – interview with the author, John Shirley" article at Console Obsession
- ↑ tweet by Ralph Arend "@IGLevine ugh I hate that I'm asking this, but is Bioshock: Rapture considered canon? I assure you I feel appropriately disgusting now."
- ↑ reply by Ken Levine "@ralpharend since i haven't read it, would have to say no."
- ↑ tweet by Ken Levine"RT @TS6154: @IGLevine anything new about mr. fielder and the novel? --He's handed in first draft! We'll review when prototype is done."
- ↑ "BioShock: Rapture – interview with the author, John Shirley" article at Console Obsession
- ↑ The synopsis of the novel on Amazon.com
- ↑ BioShock: Rapture, Prologue
- ↑ Andrew Ryan's Speech, Public Address Announcement
- ↑ p.329
- ↑ Bill McDonagh's Audio Diary: Stopping Ryan
- ↑ p.399
- ↑ p.396
- ↑ p.348-352
- ↑ p.353
- ↑ BioShock Loading Screen Quotes: "Ryan takes down smuggling operation… Fontaine and thugs killed in fiery shootout!" - Headline, Rapture Standard, 9/12/58
- ↑ Moses Lydecker's Audio Diary: Left Behind
- ↑ p.389-392
- ↑ Yi Suchong's Audio Diary: Protection Bond
- ↑ Gilbert Alexander's Audio Diary: The Pair Bond Mechanism
- ↑ p.426-427
- ↑ Yi Suchong's Audio Diary: Observation #17
- ↑ Yi Suchong's Audio Diary: Observation #22
- ↑ Yi Suchong's Audio Diary: Observation #33


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Drumi by Brigitte Wawoe
'Drumi' by Brigitte Wawoe. Mixed media on foamboard, 50 x 70 cm.
This collage by visual artist Brigitte Wawoe is made of many small pieces found during her walks in nature, or at the quarry of the Tafelberg, a table top mountain where her studio is located.
In 2016 she held her last exhibition in Landhuis Bloemhof, titled 'Cause & Effect … ongoing'. A show with 79 artworks like Stone sculptures, bronze figures, mixed media collages and paintings. All three artworks on this page were exhibited there.


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Fishy Fishy Cafe
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Welcome to Fishy-Fishy Café, Southport North Carolina's hot, new waterfront dining experience. The culinary creations here are equaled only by the spectacular waterfront setting. Overlooking Southport's historic Yacht Basin Marina, at Fishy-Fishy Café you can relax in one of three unique environments; our main dining room, the outdoor deck or the rustic outdoor Fishy Raw Bar. No matter which you choose, you'll have a front row seat to some of the most spectacular sunsets on the entire East Coast.
The Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin Drive
Southport, NC 28461
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The Provision Company offers outdoor seating overlooking the Southport Yacht Basin. They have a very casual atmosphere and serve menu items including hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, crab cakes, shrimp and salads.
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South Cabrillo Way
San Pedro, CA 90731
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Board the passenger ferry to North Carolina's southernmost cape island, and you'll be transported to a new state of mind. One of relaxation and recreation. Serenity and security.
You'll adopt a way of life that honors simple seaside pleasures, and a pace that places a premium on downtime with family and friends.
You'll find the absence of cars here refreshing, and the 18 mph speed limit of the electric carts positively exhilarating.
On Bald Head Island, you'll revel in a spectacular range of environments- 14 miles of ocean beach, 10,000 acres of protected salt marsh and tidal creeks, and a vast maritime forest preserve.
As you take in the island's sensitive land planning and coastal architecture, you'll become more aware of man's place within the realm of nature.
All told, it's an experience you can't match anywhere else. Come discover the exceptional nature of Bald Head Island.
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821 Dock Street #208
Tacoma, WA 98402
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In the shoals off the convergence (where they merge) of the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, the Frying Pan Light Tower has emitted an automated beacon since 1979, when its crew was removed. The platform rests on four, eighty-foot steel legs. The tower extends forty feet above water and forty feet below to the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. The tower is equipped with a fog horn, radio beacon, and computer in addition to the automated light. This adapted Gulf Coast oil drilling platform, known as a "Texas Tower," was built in Louisiana and brought by barge to Frying Pan Shoals in 1966. Prior to the light tower, lightships had marked the shoals for 112 successive years with only a four-year break during the Civil War. The first Frying Pan Lightship was anchored in 1854 in the shoals. Its two, forty-foot high lights helped guide sailors into the Cape Fear River and to the port of Wilmington. Only fear by officials that a hurricane would blow the lightship from its anchorage brought the end of the long tenure of Frying Pan Lightships.
Oak Island Lighthouse
1414 Bayshore Blvd
Dunedin , FL 34698
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American Fish Co
150 Yacht Basin Dr
Southport, NC 28461
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Situated at the point where the Cape Fear River meets the Intracoastal Waterway, American Fish Co is the best place to kick back with friends and enjoy the incredible views and feel the cool salt water breezes.


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The Kite Surf Pro World Championship has released the qualification system for the 2012 season, in cooperation with the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA).
All wave kiteboarders have the opportunity to compete against each other in the exciting world competition.
The 24 slots for the 24 riders male fleet are allocated as follows: top 8 riders from previous season are pre-qualified; two wildcards awarded by the KSP Tour, two wildcards awarded by the PKRA and two local wildcards.
For the Women's fleet, there's a 50% quota for the above rules. Remaining slots are solely given to include more nations, which means only riders from nations that are not yet represented will be accepted.
If there are more nations applying, then slots are available, places are given in the order of regional strengths, until all slots are filled (in the order South America, Europe, North America, Africa, Oceania, Asia, and then from the beginning again).
The IKA executive committee may deviate from the order of regions and nations in order to ensure highest quality of the selected riders, e.g. require a minimum of competition experience, results and/or performance to be expected.
If there are less nations applying, then slots are available, then additional places are given to nations in the order of regional and nation strength.
If more than one rider applies from a nation eligible for a slot, then the national association nominates the rider.
If no national association exists, then the IKA executive committee after consultation with the KSP will decide. If any of the pre-allocated slots are not taken by the riders, these slots go to the pool for the nations.
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Hello Chamber Members.
I haven't done a blog in a while and I figured after my favourite Chamber Night of the year it was time…What an exceptional night last night at the Chamber's Annual Business Awards..It really can be summed up by a comment made from one of our sponsors after the event.
"That event never ceases to amaze me, as it truly outlines what a great community we live and work in".
This is such a true comment and I would like to thank all the Sponsors, winners, nominees and attendees for giving up there night to celebrate what a truly great community we live and work in. This is the first year we did the pre-reception and it was a huge success networking at its finest hour.
I would like to say a special congratulations to Julie at Big Brothers Big Sisters on her win for the Keith Taylor Memorial award…this one is special one for me for several reasons including at the time of Keith's passing I was President of the organization and to see Julie as one of Keith's employees at that time and to see how she has taken the organization to heights. I know Keith would be so proud of you Julie as I am. Well done Julie!!
With spring coming soon (I hope)…it's time to dust off the networking shoes and get out there….The last couple of weeks I have been out and about connecting with members and it has been great to sit down with so many great people and leaders in this community.
Thanks to the many new Chamber members we have had over the last while including Silver Compass Inc, Courtland Esso, JC's Mechanical, Propertyguys.com (welcome back Mike), Dundee Recycling, Rea Elektronik Canada Inc, Diversco Supply, Mindful Life Studio, Hospice of Waterloo Region, A Life's Transition, Concord Production Services, Little Electric, Preston Figure Skating Club, Faith FM 94.3, Silo Wireless, Sponagle and Sons, Airbonne- Kelly Hall, Clout Industries, Watson Mechanical, Hydronic Heating, Simply Gloves,Boehmers, Waterloo Coin Society, Royal Canada Forward Inc, Part Source, Garston Motors. Welcome to the Cambridge Chamber family!
Julie Phillips
March 28, 2014 at 11:37 AM
I grew under your leadership, Scott. Thank you for everything you did for BBBS. Our agency flourished under your guidance.
Hello Chamber members,
Happy New Year to all Chamber Members and their families! With the holidays behind us, it's time to get back to the grind. There is no better time to start with attending our first Business After Hours of the year on January 13th at Betroth … The Wedding Store in downtown Hespeler. I had the opportunity of attending there grand opening and I encourage you to attend to see this unique facility !! Many thanks to Information Network Systems for sponsoring the entire year of Business After Hours come on out and speak to their reps they offer some significant savings to Chamber Members for office equipment.
Thanks to the Chamber members who supported with ads our Relocation Guide should be ready soon. The Winter Spectrum will be hitting the streets soon and the magazine just gets better and better if you are interested in the Spring issue let me know the deadline is March 10th.
Welcome to new Chamber Members in the last week or so…Retire at Home Services, Warriors Through Time, Danipa, ROI Capital, Argosy Securities and Long Bridge Inc, . Welcome to all these new members.
Hope to see you sooner than later. Happy New Year and remember shop Chamber members first!!
Chamber Members,
It was great to see so many faces, new and old at the Christmas Business After Hours held here at our office on December 9th.. Thanks to Bruce and his team at Scotiabank for sponsoring and the fantastic food from Zoup and Strodes Catering. Cambridge Chambers Business After Hours provides a great networking opportunity (but only if you attend!!)..the good news is there is always another BAH right around the corner.
Interested in promoting to potential NEWCOMERS moving to Cambridge?....The Chamber is currently working on our new Relocation Guide (only printed every 2 years)….so if you are interested in marketing to this very targeted audience please drop me an e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com and I would be happy to assist.
Welcome to lots of new Chamber Members in the last week….Emote Media, Warm Embrace, Sharkeys Insurance Group, Forbes Hobbies, ATZ Electric, Protrans Personnel Services, Ontario Sports, AMG Electric and Mill Creek Electric. Welcome to all these new members.
Hope to see you sooner than later. Happy Christmas Shopping and remember shop Chamber members first!!
Hello Chamber Members!!....Although it's getting cold outside things are still heating up here at the Chamber. On November 27th we hosted a round table discussion with 24 New Chamber Members sponsored by Cowan Insurance Group. It was great to hear their individual stories, which they shared amongst each other and it was rewarding for us at the Chamber to see business being done. "People Do Business with People They Know". Our goal is to try and bring people together through networking, providing our members with opportunity to make those connections.
We are looking forward to another busy week ahead with my favourite Breakfast of the year, the Annual Mayors Breakfast next Wednesday at the Galt Country Club. Thanks again to our breakfast sponsors Andrew Johnson of Sun Life and Graham Mathew.
Our inaugural year for the Not-for-Profit Series wraps ups with month and we were pleased that all 6 sessions were widely attended by our members in the not-for-profit sector. The new initiative was designed to help local non-profits learn, grow, and connect. All sessions were made available complimentary to our members, sponsored by Graham Mathew.
It's beginning to feel like Christmas at the Chamber office as we get ready to host the Christmas Business After Hours. We hope that you will mark December 9th on your calendar and join us! Zoup and Strodes Meat & Deli will be providing the munchies this year and you will need to join me in the Scotiabank Photo Booth! It is also great opportunity to get reacquainted with the Chamber office.
The Business Development department will be soon selling two fantastic publications; The Relocation Guide is a very targeted magazine sent to people who are looking at relocating to our City and a brand new publication that will contain all the Chamber University online courses, which will be sent to 45,000 homes in Cambridge. If you are
interested in promoting your business in one or both publications, touch base with Brandi or I at 519.622.2221.
We welcome the following members that join us in the past couple of weeks: My Walk In Closet, Kids Alive international, Valet Car Wash, Bloomingdale Auto Sales and Leasing, Canada Heavy Equipment College, Your Advantage Insurance and Fuzion Fitness. We hope that you will also welcome them.
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The cry of the atheist so often is Science! Not the Bible! Man's scientific knowledge is advanced as the solid basis upon which any discussion of God or faith matters should be based. In effect science becomes the 'bible' of the atheist. But it is worth asking the question: Is what is touted as science such a dependable basis of faith?
I was interested to read the following news story:
- Ancient Teeth May 'Change Whole Picture of Evolution'
Published December 27, 2010 | Associated Press
Israeli archaeologists say they may have found the earliest evidence yet for the existence of modern man.
A Tel Aviv University team excavating a cave in central Israel said Monday they found teeth about 400,000 years old. The earliest Homo sapiens remains found until now are half that old.
Archaeologist Avi Gopher said Monday further research is needed to solidify the claim. If it does, he says, "this changes the whole picture of evolution."
Accepted scientific theory is that Homo sapiens originated in Africa and migrated out.
Sir Paul Mellars, a prehistory expert at Cambridge University, says the find is "important," but it is premature to say the remains are from modern man. He says they are more likely related to man's ancient relatives, the Neanderthals.
It is to be observed that if this scientific discovery is validated then evolutionary 'science' will need to be updated because "this changes the whole picture of evolution" according to the cited scientist.
Another story!
Click here to read a similar story with yet another revised evolutionary time line published by the BBC. The reality is that evolutionary 'science' is a guessing game in the dark involving massive adjustments and reinterpretations of the evidence.
It must be disconcerting to the atheist who stakes his faith on the basis of such 'science' that previous scientific knowledge was only wrong by such a large margin! The age of what science calls 'modern man' has to be doubled and an additional two hundred thousand years added to human history. Never mind, the foundation is as solid as ever. Really? Much better to believe the unchanging account God gives in His word. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…


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Acne treatment in Vernon: Two procedures and three surprising tips to give you a beautiful complexion
Acne is a serious skin condition that affects men and women of all ages. It can be particularly devastating in the teen years and when acne is so severe it leaves permanent scars. Acne can be graded in severity from 1-4. Grade 1 acne is characterized by white heads and black heads as well as a few small red bumps called papules. Acne is considered grade 4 when there are deep cysts, numerous pustules and scarring. Grade 2 and 3 acne lies in the middle of the severity spectrum. Sometimes acne is the result of an underlying hormonal abnormality which requires medical evaluation by a trained physician. At sanders Medical we look at the underlying causes of your acne and work with you to devise a treatment plan that works for you.
Treatments options for mild acne include topical treatments such as benzoyl peroxide, retinoic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid and topical antibiotics. More severe acne may require oral antibiotics, birth control if you are a woman and isotretinoin (Accutane). Other acne treatment options include photodynamic therapy and certain chemical peels. Also the role of diet and stress must be considered.
At our Vernon skin care treatment centre your skin health is important to us. Getting expert medical advice and the appropriate medical treatment is important to achieving acne-free skin.
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- Chemical Peels use a unique blend of gentle exfoliating agents to remove layers of old, dead skin, leaving your face smoother and more radiant in just 20 minutes. Plus, you'll enjoy vibrant skin even beyond the treatment area.
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In today's business world depending on the industry, you will come into contact more and more with the term GRC or "Governance Risk Compliance". In certain circles this has come to be almost a kind of new management philosophy, that fills the whole working day of entire departments.
We will launch an article series on this blog examining the various facets of IT security, Risk Management practices and the governance thereof and how they are currently applied within various organisations. During this examination, we hope that the esteemed reader will be able to recognise cases, pitfalls, and successes from their own areas of influence and take some value out of this content, to apply to their future endeavors in this topic.
However, let's first start with an explanation of what GRC exactly is and attempt a general definition to frame the later discussion. According to Gartner's Paul Proctor:
GovernanceA set of processes which define and maintain policies and assign decision rights, as well as communicating them throughout the organisation.
Risk managementA set of processes which ensure that core business processes and activities are kept within an acceptable range, otherwise there will be an undesired uncertainty for key business objectives.
ComplianceA set of processes to achieve adherence to policies and decisions by defining corresponding controls. Policies can be developed from internal directives, procedures, and requirements, or external laws, regulations, standards, and contracts.
GRCA program that combines the above elements for assessing, monitoring, and reporting of risks and controls in support of decision making, business performance, and adherence to regulations, policies, and other mandates and agreements.
It is worth noting here that the term GRC has been used in the past years also for various other topic areas that do not quite fit to the basic general definition. For example, a number of software vendors have jumped onto the marketing bandwagon and added "GRC" to their products in order to leverage the management awareness for these topics. Recently, this has created the impression that GRC could stand for both everything and nothing at the same time and has become basically meaningless. This blog aims to rectify this situation and bring back sensible context and approaches to the GRC arena.
Key Takeaways
- GRC has been plagued by inconsistent interpretation of the terminology and meaning
- Software vendors and service providers have tried to capitalize on this confusion by tagging their products and services as GRC
- At its core, GRC is a collection of interlocking processes to agree on policies aligned to an organisation's external environment and risks situation, to measure adherence to policies, and to translate as-is risk state into actionable business risk outcomes.


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This project focuses on the analysis and evaluation of modeling tools and datasets, with special focus on the testing of the Aviation Environmental Portfolio Tool (APMT). Researchers will continue to develop the APMT's climate component to ensure that the underlying physics of the model are addressed properly. They will also analyze how well the APMT incorporates aviation's zonal and regional influences on climate (in addition to global) and make sure the APMT correctly represents the latest science when linking aviation emissions with climate effects. A special focus on this project is on the analysis of the zonal and regional effects of aviation on climate and incorporating these effects within the APMT for further testing.
The University of Illinois team is working to ensure the APMT links between aviation emissions and climate impacts and the representation of the components of the cause-effect chain properly represent the newest science. As part of this, the team will continue to work with APMT developers at MIT to develop simple climate model representations of aviation effects on climate.
The team will also evaluate APMT calculated effects against those derived from using three-dimensional chemistry-climate models, such as the Community Earth System Model (CESM) and the atmospheric portion of CESM for select scenarios. The team will use the results to evaluate where the developed APMT zonal and regional version model refinement is adequate for or is beyond the need of addressing various policy questions related to regional aviation effects on climate. If not adequate, the team will advise MIT on the level and type of refinement needed.
The team has also used the CESM Earth System Model in chemistry-climate studies to evaluate aviation effects on climate for various 2050 scenarios for emissions, including the effects of alternative fuels relative to current fossil fuels.


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"Based Boomin" coming soon?
Lil B may have alienated The Weeknd and Kevin Durant, he his still has plenty of allies.
One of these allies is Metro Boomin. Metro first made his admiration for The Based God known in 2013 when he tweeted, "Lil B is responsible for a lot of careers man. A true hip hop pioneer." Monday morning, Lil B took to Twitter to compliment Metro and generate excitement for their new collaboration. "Shouts out to the legend @MetroBoomin can't wait to unleash what we been working on soon!," he wrote.
Lil B of course alerted the world that he had been in the studio with Metro two months ago. Who knows what they were cooking -- maybe just a song or two, but perhaps a mixtape? Based Boomin??? Whatever it is, it could be massive. Keep your eyes peeled for heat coming soon, courtesy of Lil B X Metro Boomin.


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At Arvest Bank, we take our commitment to the development of the community and the surrounding areas very seriously. We understand that our success is a direct reflection of the success of our customers and communities.We know that beyond our economic impact as an employer and lender, we can and are expected to support individuals, families and organizations that are making a difference. We know that this means more than just providing financial support. That's why our associates volunteer their time and serve in leadership roles in several organizations throughout Southwest Oklahoma.We understand that to be the financial provider of choice, we must meet the needs of the communities we serve.Please view our Southwest Oklahoma 2013 Corporate Citizenship Report here.
Submitted questions will be answered by an Arvest banker and may appear on the Arvest Blog.
All Arvest banks are Equal Housing Lenders and Member FDIC.
Investment products and services are provided by Arvest Investments, Inc., doing business as Arvest Asset Management, member FINRA/SIPC, an SEC registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Arvest Bank. Trust services are provided by Arvest Bank. Insurance products are made available through Arvest Insurance, Inc., which is registered as an insurance agency. Insurance products are marketed through Arvest Insurance, Inc., but are underwritten by insurance companies.
Securities and Insurance Products: Not Insured by FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, May Lose Value, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by a Bank or any Bank Affiliate.


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Razor bumps is a common skin problem that appears both in men and women. This is more an aesthetic problem than a skin condition, but it isn't very pleasant to appear with a rash on your face. It's often confused with acne, but it's more like a rash because the skin is more sensitive in that area. The good news is that there are enough methods to prevent and to get rid of razor bumps.
Apple cider vinegar: you can get rid of razor bumps quickly with this remedy because it has anti-inflammatory properties and you'll get rid of itch and inflammation and at the same time will prevent infection. Damp a cotton pad in apple cider vinegar and apply on the irritated area. Let it dry, rinse with water, and repeat this process 2-3 times a day until the razor bumps are gone.
Cold compresses: Probably the most intuitive treatment for razor bumps (or any other type of irritation) with immediate effect. Put some ice cubes in a thin towel and apply the on the affected area for a few minutes. After every hair removal, apply immediately ice cubes to prevent the appearance of razor bumps, if you know you are prone to this condition.
Baking soda: This ingredient, present in every kitchen, seems to be good at everything, including treating razor bumps. In a glass of water, put a teaspoon of baking soda and mix well. Soften a piece of cotton in this solution and apply it in the irritated area and let it act for minutes. Rinse with cold water and you'll notice that the situation has improved a lot!
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Like our editor, our examples include Hardware, Block and Code views to show you how to connect and program the example projects. There is also a media section for additional photos or video to get you started and you can load the projects in the editor, right from the example page. We'll be adding a few new examples this week, but figured we'd keep you updated on this work in progress.
Stay tuned for a big announcement in the next week or two.
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Target, to me, has always been a place where I feel I can find great choices of products in a variety of different departments, and feel like I'm shopping in a safe and clean environment. The setup of the stores all has a very inviting feel, and the selection has never been a slouch. The people working there are always willing to help and provide service with a smile.
Our comprehensive overview of the company, and step by step explanations for applying and acing the interview will give you the edge you need to confidently apply and begin your career with a high level of success.
Company Overview and History
Like most modern day discount retailers, Target had humble beginnings and started as the vision of a single individual. What began all the way back in 1902 as a dry goods company started by George Draper Dayton, expanded and grew into the middle of the century. The company was originally known as Dayton's Dry Goods, but in 1962 John F. Geisse who had spent some time developing the concept of discount retailers.
On May 1st, 1962, the Dayton Company took Geisse's ideas and opened the first Target discount store. It was located in the suburbs of Roseville, Minnesota. The name actually came from the Dayton Company's publicity director, Stewart K. Widdess and it was designed to be a name that would keep consumers from associating the new chain with the old department stores.
In the beginning, Target was losing money, but they stuck with it and began to expand. It wasn't until the late 1980's that the company expanded across the United States. With a new logo, the time came in January of the year 2000 for the company to officially change its name from the Dayton-Hudson Corporation to the Target Corporation.
The company has seen changes to react with other competitors. In one instance, they were forced to close their garden centers after a stiff competition from home improvement stores overpowered them. On the other hand, they also began offering produce in their stores and expanded their grocery sections. There are also hypermarket stores known as Super Targets that almost double the square footage of regular stores and provide expanded versions of the original store's concepts. Other concepts like CityTarget and Urban stores have been implemented, providing larger and grander expansions of the original concept.
Target differentiates itself from the competition by offering discount merchandise in a upscale and trendy setting. Without sacrificing the things that make upscale shopping fun and comfortable, Target provides modern products at competitive prices to stay in stride with the other discount retailers out there. The way they achieve this sense of upscale shopping is through a number of design choices throughout the stores.
Things such as wider aisles, and attractive presentation go a long way towards making customers feel fancy and luxurious, without raising prices accordingly. The company offers a unique culture where they call their customers "guests", their employees "Team Members" and their managers "Executive Team Leaders". Through this terminology, they provide a less coarse method of describing positions that most would immediately recognize.
Target stores are present across the United States, and in Canada, as well as international locations. The company is expanding and always looks to hire good natured people to provide a similar image to the one the company has. Currently, the company has stores in forty nine of the fifty states in the US. You would think the missing one would be Hawaii, but they do indeed have Target stores. It's actually Vermont.
Target Application Online
Now that you have a detailed knowledge of the company's culture and its roots, you can find a place on their growing team and become a part of history. To fill out a Target job application online, head to the company's careers page. This simple and elegant page will allow you to search for locations with job openings.
The employment process begins by going through the in-depth evaluation process. Target takes special care to fully understand a person and their personality before moving forward with an interview. The process is easy to follow however, here is how it works:
- Once you found a suitable position and location, you will begin filling out the employment form with your address, your mother's maiden name, and your social security number.
- Next you will utilize an e-signature program to sign agreements on the hiring terms, the drug-free statements, agree to a background check, and verify your citizenship.
- The next step is providing contact information, previous job experience, education attained, and personal references.
- The final step is to fill out a fifty question test that provides multiple choice questions about your personality, customer service skills, and team cohesiveness.
After you've done these things, you can submit your completed application. The entire process can take around an hour and a half. At any point you can stop and save your progress to continue later. You have a two day window to complete the employment form so if you do decide to take a break, remember to come back soon.
If you don't hear anything in a week, you can call and speak to the Executive Team Leader on duty about your application status. Keep in mind, they hear this a lot, so make sure you're pleasant, but brief so you don't take up too much of their time.
To learn more, go to the Target interview tips page.
Direct Competitors
Target has a great culture and a positive outlook on their business. It's never wise to place all of your eggs in one basket though, so apply to Walmart as well. When you're finished there, check out Kmart's employment forms, and because the best thing comes in threes, apply to Costco as well.
Potential Positions in the Company
Each Target store can have anywhere between 150 and 200 Team Members on staff. There are a number of options for positions. These are divided between the following categories: front area, food service, the sales floor, supervisory, price and presentation, logistics and asset protection. The most common positions are listed below:
- Cashier
- Food Service
- Sales Floor
- Fitting Room/Clothing Team Member
- Backroom Team Member (Stocking/inventory)
Most positions work just before, during, or slightly after the store's normal hours. Sometimes you will be required to work late, but breaks are always given every few hours, including fifteen minute breaks and full half hour lunch breaks.
Job Benefits
For starters, Target tends to pay more than more other retailers for a starting salary. Yearly raises are always available and reaching certain goals can provide you with special bonuses. There are a number of benefit packages on offer that include medical and dental coverage. Higher positions offer full benefits in addition to paid time off and 401(k) retirement plans.
There are plenty of opportunities for recognition, growth, and of course all employees receive a ten percent discount on all items in the store. Knowing the uplifting culture and stance of the company, in combination with these great benefits, you're probably itching to go fill out your Target Application. Not a problem, head to the careers page and remember to answer honestly and truthfully. You're a great person, and that's what Target wants and needs.


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Yamaha YDP164 Digital Piano - White Ash
In a luxurious white ash finish is the YDP164, re-developed from its predecessor YDP163. Awaiting you at the touch of a button is an authentic, expressive piano experience which perfectly replicates the response of an acoustic piano.
Newly sampled for the YDP164 is the 9' CFX concert grand piano, which offers a powerful resonant bass and beautiful high tones, able to project itself to the furthest reaches of any concert hall. The 88-note piano action features synthetic ivory and ebony keys and the Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) keyboard, reproduces the touch of an acoustic instrument.
From the heavy feel in the lower register, to a lighter touch in the higher ranges. Accurately sensing the keyboard action, a three-sensor configuration provides a grand piano response and feel. This perfectly recreates rapid note repetition and accurate expressions, to give you maximum control over your music.
Brand new with the YDP164 is also compatibility with the Yamaha mobile application, 'Smart Pianist'. With this, you can add a variety of incredible features to enhance your music even further.
- White Ash finish
- "Smart Pianist" iOS app inetgration
- 2 track, 1 song recording system
- Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano, with 10 other voices included
- 3 piano style pedals (Damper/Sostenuto/Soft)
- Smooth Release
- 192-note polyphony
- GH3 keyboard
- Synthetic Ivory and ebony key tops
- Dual Voice & Duo modes
- Digital effect (Reverb)
- 10 Voice Demo Songs + 50 Piano Songs
- 2-track recording
- Dual headphone jacks
- 20 W x 2 amplifiers
- 12cm x 2 speaker system
- Acoustic Optimizer
- Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)
- Stereophonic Optimizer
- Taller Cabinet Size
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Donald C. Barto, 91, of Lancaster, PA passed into eternal rest on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Brethren Village.
Born in Lancaster on August 19, 1921, he was a son of the late Harvey G., Sr. and Sara Remick Barto. He and his wife M. Virginia Deen Barto lived on Rachael Drive, in Lancaster for 40 years prior to moving to Brethren Village in 2009.
Don and Virginia were both 1939 graduates of J. P. McCaskey High School. Don enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II, spending several years in Greenland. After the war he returned to work at Berks Optical Co., where he became a dispensing optician. On June 18, 1966 he and Virginia were married. Together they traveled all over the United States and Canada, and after retiring they drove to Alaska 5 times. His hobby was taking videos and slides.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lancaster where he attended regularly and served as an usher until Parkinson's took over.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by daughter, Diane S, wife of Henry H. Deemer of Leola; two grandchildren, Kristina M., wife of Steven L. MacFeat, Jr. and their children Tana A. and Kitiara D.of Lancaster; and Scott T. husband of Lauren M. Deemer of Annville, and a nephew, Luke, husband of Nancy Senior of Lock Haven, PA. He was predeceased by a brother, Harvey G. Barto, Jr., and a sister, Dorothy Barto Senior.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service from First United Methodist Church, corner of Duke and Walnut Streets., Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may visit at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don's memory may be sent to the Memorial Fund of First United Methodist Church, 29 E. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17602.


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SMOK is one of the most well-know manufacturers in the vapor industry and their illustrious device line is constantly changing with better and more advanced devices to keep their products at the apex of vaporizing technology. The SMOK Procolor 225W TC Box Mod is another fine addition to their high-powered box mod line. Though it does take on a new name, the SMOK Procolor 225W is an upgraded version of its predecessor, the SMOK Alien 220W. So is it worth the upgrade or is the SMOK Procolor 225W just a bunch of fancy lights? Check it our verdict in our quick review below.
SMOK ProColor 225W Specs:
Oversized Lateral Fire Key
Firmware Upgradeable
Multicolor LED Light-Up Bezel
– 12 Vibrant Colors
– 5 Light Styles
– 3 Light-Up Variations
Huge 1.3" HD OLED Screen
Carbon Fiber Back Panel
Micro USB Port (Charging & Upgrades)
Latching Base Battery Door
Dimensions: 85mm x 46mm x 29.5mm
Wattage Range: 6 Watts – 225 Watts
Temperature Range: 200°F – 600°F (100°C – 315°C)
Resistance Range:
– 0.1Ω – 3.0Ω (VW Mode):
– 0.06Ω – 3.0Ω (TC Modes):
Input Voltage: 6.4V – 9.0V
Output Voltage: 0.5V – 9.0V
What Comes With The SMOK ProColor 225W Kit
Packed inside the well-designed cardboard box of the ProColor 225W Kit is the device itself, a TFV8 Big Baby Sub Ohm Tank with a preinstalled 0.4 ohm coil, a second 0.15 ohm coil, a spare Pyrex Glass replacement tube, one micro-USB charging cable, a spare o-rings pack, two vape bands and a user manual.
SMOK ProColor Design & Features Overview
The SMOK ProColor 225W Box Mod's dimensions are 85mm x 46mm x 29.5mm, fits atomizers up to 28mm for no overhang and weighs about 150 grams. The device features a stainless steel 510 connection and is outfitted with a spring-loaded and brass-coated stainless steel 510 connecting pin. It is furnished with a lateral side activation bar that is easy to fire with a slight squeeze.
The SMOK ProColor 225W is coated with a more durable paint finish and has a clear coat to avoid the paint chipping issue previous SMOK device models had. Surrounding the screen of the device is the eye-catching shield shaped LED light-up bezel of the device. Definitely the crowning jewel of this vaporizer the LED Bezel has 12 different vibrant color settings, 5 light styles and 3 different light-up variations—for a truly customizable look.
The display of the SMOK ProColor 225W is crystal clear and very appealing to the eye, it also does a great job of being able to pack a lot of information in a limited area. With the HD display on, a user can keep a good track of the device's settings like atomizer resistance, current battery level, voltage, puff counter and more. The menu is easy to use, though having to switch between a long press or short press of the ProColor's buttons to navigate the menu is a pretty inefficient feature as a user can easily mess up their presses and can lead back to the beginning of the menu.
The SMOK ProColor has preheat and temperature control capabilities and even a memory mode so a user can input specific settings to pair with different atomizers and quickly switch to the matching setting with a few clicks. The mod has a maximum power output of up to 225 watts with a voltage range of 0.5 to 9.0 volts and has a resistance range of 0.1 ohm – 3.0 ohms in VW Mode and 0.06 ohms to 3.0 ohms in TC Modes. The device is also furnished with built-in safety features such as short circuit protection, overheat protection, low battery protection and a 12 second cut-off for a foolproof vaping experience.
A Cloud-Churner with the TFV8 Big Baby Beast
Paired with the Big Baby Beast Sub Ohm Tank, the SMOK ProColor 225W truly performs. The Big Baby Beast Sub Ohm Tank is included with the full kit version of the device and is well-known for its ability to create huge clouds and delicious flavor with each puff. Preinstalled in the tank is a 0.4 ohm Q2 atomizer coil for robust flavor and as a back up a 0.15 ohm T8 octuple coil is included which churns out incredible clouds.
Overall Conclusion
During use the performance of the SMOK ProColor 225W Box Mod is pretty remarkable and promising, although it sports a 225 watt rating, it didn't perform at that level (as with similar devices). It maxed out at around 190 watts to 200 watts but is a good number and was still impressive in its cloud-churning abilities.
For those who are huge fan of the Alien 220W Box Mod, upgrading to the SMOK ProColor 225W Box Mod is a great idea. The device is solidly built and feels great in the hand, the LED Lights are a fun addition to its performance capabilities (definitely a great conversation starter) and the HD Display is informative and easy to read though navigation could use a little work. Paired with the TFV8 Big Baby Beast Sub Ohm Tank, this device is a true pleasure to use and makes an excellent choice for a daily vape setup.
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White Shark Media is a well-known online marketing organization, it has a great platform that people are able to access to get the services they need. It has collaborated with various firms to accomplish more objectives. White Shark Media has been recognized by North America as one of the quickest growing marketing company. Moreover, it has exclusive structures that always excite their clients. The organization was founded by Gary Gath in the Year 2011, apart from being the founded he also serves as the CEO.
Some of the features that the company has are Ad management and AdWards. Other companies are able to access these feature so that they can improve. Furthermore, their clients have always been satisfied with the features and recommend others to use them. White Shark Media keeps doing well; the unique work that they do came in handy because they were awarded by Microsoft due to its marketing services as well as Google with AdWords Premier SMB Partnership. This organization has always been successful due to one of their aims which are having a cost-effective firmness which is flat free.
Clients benefit so much by using Google analytics and call tracking so that they can manage their campaigns and accessing old accounts to be able to open new campaigns. White Shark Media has so much been acknowledged by so many people and companies by them sharing their story on how their companies have grown. These firms are such as Junk Removal, E-commerce Store, and Women's Fashion Retailers. Its marketing services have developed a number of organizations.
This firm is clearly the best in marketing services because it has helped so many firms develop and it has always worked hard to maintain its position. The association with other companies helps in growing the revolution by increasing the AdWords campaigns. White Shark Media keeps working hard to achieve its main goal which is making great campaigns for the sake of assisting other organizations.


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On Saturday, February 28, from 2-5 p.m. the NMHM will host a Knitting for Marines charity event to make and distribute helmet liners to Marines stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The liners help to protect our Marines and keep them warm during the harsh winters in these countries.
If you don't know how to knit in the round, this is a great time to learn. Instructors will be on site to help you through the project. If you are an experienced knitter and wish to get an early start on the project, you may download the knitting pattern.
I hope you'll join us! This will be an excellent opportunity to see our new exhibit, "Balad: Trauma Bay II."


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Connor Bruseski Honored As Lightning Community Heroby Press Release / TampaBayLightning.com
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Connor Bruseski as the 13th Lightning Community Hero of the year this afternoon at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg. Bruseski, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate the money to the All Children's Hospital and the Children's Dream Fund.
Bruseski learned that he had Lymphoma when he was only six years old, but soon after, was determined to help improve the lives of other children suffering from cancer. To raise money for the fight against cancer, Connor designed 2,000 "Friends of Connor" wristbands which he sold in return for $5 donation. Within 90 days he raised over $14,000 for children suffering from pediatric oncology diseases.
Bruseski's first distribution was a gift of $5,000 to the Vincent Lecavalier Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorder Center at All Children's Hospital. Patients of the center are children of all ages who are fighting cancer, from brain tumors to leukemia. His donation helped ensure that each child, whether taking chemo therapy or undergoing a bone marrow transplant, would have access to the specialized care All Children's Hospital offers. Despite battling on the road to recovery, Connor has made it his mission to give back, uniting his family, friends and community along the way.


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The Cameron University Library and the Lawton Area Reading Council (LARC) will present noted children's author Rebecca Kai Dotlich in a series of child-oriented presentations on May 1 and 2. Dotlich will entertain fourth and fifth graders on both days at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The Thursday presentations will take place in the CETES Conference Center, and the Friday presentations are scheduled for the Shepler Ballroom. The presentations are open to the public at no charge.
Dotlich is a poet and picture book author whose work has been featured on Reading Rainbow and has appeared in magazines such as Ladybug and Highlights, as well as in numerous anthologies, textbooks and collections. Her books have been chosen as a Junior Library Guild Selection, 10 Best Books for Babies, IRA Children's Choice, Indiana Best Read Aloud.
Dotlich's works include the concept book "Away We Go!", winner of the Gold Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award; "What is Science?", a finalist for the AAAS Subaru S&F Prize for excellence in science books; and
"Bella & Bean," a picture book about two unlikely friends that was referred to as "a nice starting point for a discussion of friendship" by Booklist.
Dotlich has been a contributing columnist and poetry advisor to Creative Classroom magazine and has served on the International Reading Association's Committee on Poetry & Prose Awards. Her poetry books include "Castles;" "old stone poems," and "Over In The Pink House: New Jump Rope Rhymes."
LARC is a service organization dedicated to promoting a life-long love of reading and is open to all who strive to give students the gift of reading. The organization provides opportunities for public school students to interact with outstanding authors, illustrators, and presenters. Dr. Lynda Robinson, CU Professor of Education, is the organization's president.
For more information, contact Dr. Judy Neale, Cameron University Library, at 581-2855, or Dr. Lynda Robinson, Cameron University Department of Education, at 581-7915.
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The Bucks County Commissioners declared December 1, 2015 "#GivingTuesdayBucks Day" in Bucks County during a proclamation ceremony held in the Community Room of the Administration Building on Wednesday, November 18.
Commissioners Robert Loughery, Charles Martin (in absentia) and Diane Ellis-Marseglia presented the proclamation to Giving Tuesday Bucks committee chair Jennifer Salisbury in recognition of the mission and impact of Giving Tuesday Bucks.
"Giving Tuesday Bucks is a celebration of philanthropy and volunteerism in Bucks County where people give whatever they are able to give," said Loughery.
"It is fitting and proper on #GivingTuesdayBucks and on every day to recognize this tremendous amount of philanthropy, volunteerism and community service and the impact it has in our county," Loughery said.
Now in its fourth year, Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.
Accepting the proclamation, Salisbury encouraged everyone to "give small, give big, give in whatever way is meaningful to you, but just give."
Giving Tuesday Bucks will be hold a "Community Donation Collection Day" on December 1, hosted by Delaware Valley University in the Moumgis Auditorium. The Generosity Marketplace will run from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
For more information on how you can take part in Giving Tuesday, visit the website at www.givingtuesdaybucks.org, or e-mail Jennifer Salisbury at email@example.com.


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The foundation that 5280 Drug Testing Company is built on is that of integrity, honesty, and commitment to our clients. Perfection is a quality that has been attained by only One and our philosophy is, that the art of providing exceptional customer service is not about delivering perfection but rather delivering on an expectation when things aren't status quo. Our staff is empowered to use their knowledge, creativity, and common sense to ensure that the expectations of our clients are met. We are proud of our BBB Accreditation and A+ Rating.
We have been annual recipients of a BBB Gold Star Certificate, provided to companies who receive zero complaints, since 2014.


text: St John Vianney's School is very much a part of St John Vianney's Parish, Manly. Father Frank Jones, the Parish Priest, supports the pastoral role of the school. Fr Jones is involved in the St John Vianney's School Board and is consulted regarding administrative and financial matters of the school. Members of the school staff are active members of the parish as are many school families. Strong links are maintained with the Presentation Sisters who founded the school in 1941.


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It's Your Yard.
Reclaim It.
Frequently Asked Questions:
These questions are the most common asked by our customers. If you do not see your question or would like us to explain more in depth please communicate with us. We always enjoy talking with our customers.
Does it really work?
We have a 97% success rate. Most areas can be controlled with our program, but some
may need extra attention. We'll communicate with you and we please ask you to do the same. We can usually get the problem under control.
Do we guarantee our service?
Absolutely! If you aren't 100% satisfied, we didn't do our job.
What method do you use?
We have 2 methods. The most popular is we come out with a back pack blower and fog your area. The other is we install and service misting systems. Either one is a great way to Reclaim Your Yard.
How many treatments during a season?
Usually 12. We start in March and end October. If weather permits, upon customers request we'll start before March and finish in November.
What insects does your treatment control?
The solution we use controls Mosquitos, Flies, Fleas, Ticks, Spiders, and over 50 other annoying insects.
How long does it last?
You'll see immediate results with our synthetic solution and last 21 days. It kills and also acts as a barrier. You'll also see immediate results with our natural solution. It last 14 days because it does not kill and only acts as a barrier.
Is the treatment safe?
Yes. It is safe for kids and animals. The solutions we use are regulated with the EPA.
How long before watering?
The treatment works best if you wait 24 hours.
Do we need to be home? How will we know?
We make it convenient to you. You do not have to be home. We need access to your backyard and make sure your pets are up. That's it.
We'll leave a note on your door stating when we sprayed.
Do we offer indoor treatments?
Yes. After our customers enjoyed our outdoor program they suggested we spray indoors. We listened to what are customers want. To better service you, we are now licensed and insured to take care of your indoor needs.
Do we offer any discounts?
Our prices are at a discounted rate. You get the great service without the high price. The prices you see will not go up after your first spray. We always inform are customers we pay minimal in advertising so if you like our service please share our business with others. What's in it for you??? For each new referral we give you a $10 credit.
Are we locally owned and operated? Is Franchising in the future?
Yes and Yes. We are an Oklahoma home grown business. So please support your local businesses. After being contacted by a couple of people in different areas of the United States about our business and business model, we decided to franchise. So if you or know of someone interested in a great business that is set up already please contact us.