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Sometimes, university officials surprise me. Sometimes, this surprise is good. This particular surprise taught me that I will have to stay on my toes.
When I found out about the Board of Trustees meeting and that she was presenting on student safety, I was interested. When I saw the agenda, I had to absolutely go. In fact, I felt Buckeyes for Concealed Carry on Campus must attend en masse.
The first two pages of the agenda (http://trustees.osu.edu/assets/files/meeting-materials/02-2012/02-10-12Academic%20Affairs%20FINAL.pdf) past the cover page outlines her presentation to the board on student safety and crime prevention. When I began reading it, I found nothing out of the ordinary or cause for alarm. But then I got to the bottom of the second page where she was going to take credit for the reduction in crime the University District experienced during the months of November and December. See the table and claim for yourself in the link above.
This claim is wholly unacceptable.
- The multidisciplinary task force Dr Gee formed to suggest improvements was formed November 17, 2011 (http://www.thelantern.com/campus/
- The committee met and reported their solutions to President Gee on November 21, 2011 (http://www.thelantern.com/campus/ohio-state-keeps-public-safety-meeting-private-1.2714673#.TzLTSuStySo).
- Classes ended December 2, 2011 and the last day of finals was December 8, 2011.
- The first robbery at gun-point inside a campus building of the quarter occurred on December 6, 2011 (http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/12/06/robbery-on-osu-campus.html).
- Dr Adams-Gaston wrote in an email on December 20, 2011 that she was happy to announce the implementation of the new safety initiatives including the Buckeye Blockwatch Program (http://www.thelantern.com/campus/
osu-delivers-on-promised-improvements-to-campus-area-safety-1.2736203#.TzLT8-StySo& https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuckeyesforConcealedCarry/doc/318070818215100/).
- The first Buckeye Blockwatch meetings were held in January (http://offcampus.osu.edu/articles/buckeye-block-watch).
Are the crime reduction initiatives really to credit for the reductions in crime?
- They were not put into place until after the month of November, so they cannot be credited for November's reduction.
- The majority of students living in the University District had left campus by the second week of December, which more likely the cause for the drop in crime. That a criminal robbed an employee at gun point in a university building demonstrates criminals were not deterred.
- Crime increased from the month of December to January as students returned.
No, they are not to credit for the reduction in crime.
We had to publicly question this claim. We could not let this stand. We had to show the administration that we knew the truth and would not blindly accept lies.
I had less than 24 hours to pull this together. I posted an event on our facebook. I emailed our membership. I also had to formulate a plan of action. We just couldn't go in there and whine and complain. We must have a solid position rooted in facts and we must be prepared to be questioned on those facts.
We were going to battle!
We sat in the audience, occupying nearly the entire front row and a few seats in other rows. We were easily 1/3 of the audience. Our plan was to pose our question and to walk out should the answer not respond to it and/or not be truthful. TV cameras were rolling. The board was all present. We were going to make a powerful statement.
Mr Kasey, who compiled the data on crime in the University District, started the discussion. Dr Adams-Gaston covered a couple of sections. Mr Kasey started to discuss how crime was indeed trending down since the initiatives were put into place. He even offered January numbers, although they don't match my own research.
Then the big surprise came. They shocked us all. Mr Kasey said, "I am not claiming victory. We will have to wait until next year to measure the true effectiveness of these initiatives."
I was personally floored. Not only was I shocked to see that they were not banging their chests, but that they offered some level of honesty. They still hadn't fully addressed our concerns. There was still some credit being given to the initiatives for reductions in crime they had nothing to with and that could be attributed to other factors.
I questioned them. I asked how they could give any credit to the initiatives this soon. I wanted to know how they could give any credit to the initiatives for a reduction in crime that occurred BEFORE they were put into place.
Mr Kasey and Dr Adams-Gaston reiterated what they said previously on the effectiveness of the programs, not really answering my question. Then Dr Adams-Gaston took the focus off the question by moving the discussion to one on the tools the university was giving the students to take responsibility for their own safety. I immediately shot my hand back up, which was noticed by several members of the board.
After all, we love the idea of taking responsibility for our own safety. That's what we've been asking for! We agree it's a great solution!
My next question was going to be to ask the board and the university to support our right to conceal carry firearms for our self-defense. Unfortunately, the board was either out of time, there was a one question limit, or they didn't want to allow me to ask another question. The director ignored me and moved on to the next topic. That is when we walked out.
At first, I thought that the administration didn't want to let me ask another question since they figured me out. Over the past few months, I have come to the conclusion that the administration had decided to oppose campus concealed carry because they just wanted to control the students. They were going to pander to the fear-mongering anti-gun establishment and deny us the ability to take responsibility for our own safety. I just couldn't understand what logic they were using to come to their conclusions.
During my day of reflection, it has started to become clear. I thought that Dr Adams-Gaston and President Gee never emailed me back for a meeting for sinister reasons. If they weren't exposed to facts, they could stand firm in an argument that in absence of supporting evidence campus carry should not be allowed. President Gee, in a breakfast with staff members, pointed to studies that showed allowing campus carry had negative effects and called firearms owners vigilantes. He eluded to the same type of thinking in an interview with Ann Fisher on All Sides (http://beta.wosu.org/allsides/osu-athletics-campus-crime-and-more/). No one had exposed him to the facts. As long as he didn't see them, he could stand firm in his position that campus concealed carry would do no good.
I do not think President Gee or anyone in the administration lacks intelligence. I could not understand why they would not want to engage anyone in a rational discussion on this topic. I sure have asked.
A presence yesterday has me rethinking that position, the presence of armed police officers and their actions while we were on site. I was on site 40 minutes or so before the meeting on student safety took place. There was another meeting in progress. There were no police officers present.
Once I walked back inside from gathering the rest of the Buckeyes for Concealed Carry on Campus and we walked into the meeting room together, I noticed two armed OSU police officers. I didn't think anything of it initially. They were there outside the meeting room while the meeting was in progress and outside once again when we walked out.
But then, they followed us. We stood on the sidewalk outside of the building talking to a reporter while those two officers watched from inside the building. They had left their posts outside of the meeting room to watch us through the windows. Once we finished up with the reporter and walked to our cars, they stepped outside.
I thanked them for the job they do. We sincerely believe they do a great job. We just know it's not enough. I didn't want those fine officers to think that our desire to concealed carry was a reflection on our opinion of their job performance. They were very appreciative. One officer even said, "Thanks for being cool about it."
That stuck with me. Why would he say that? Does he think I will be anything but calm and rational? Maybe he was there with his partner because someone else thought we wouldn't be calm and rational and briefed him to be prepared for the worst. I can just hear the briefing now.
"Those gun nuts are going to be at this meeting. Make sure they don't try to shoot anybody."
It has now become clear to me. The officials fear us. They will not allow me into their office because they think I am going to open fire on them. Their vision of firearms owners and carriers is what Hollywood has fed them. They do not see us for what we really are, friendly, generally happy people that do not live in paranoia, but want to be able to take responsibility for ourselves.
We have to show them who we are. We have to show them that we are regular people just like everybody else. We must show them that we are not vigilantes; we do not want to take the law in our own hands. We simply want to be able to defend ours.
I'm calling on each and every one of you to help us. Continue to be the good stewards you are. Continue to passionately engage the opposition rationally with arguments rooted in logic supported by facts and statistics void of emotion.
Help them understand we are not the Hollywood gun people or the crazies the media sometimes portrays us to be.


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We would be giving some brief introductions on a number of banks in Xiamen such as the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Construction Bank of China, and other popular bankswithin the city. There's a service 'war' going on right now between these banks in Xiamen - the 'war' on quality of service improvement.The banks here, are more service-oriented now than 10 years ago (as I experienced it) and they keep improving and we keep coming back for more : )
Here are some improvements:
TIP: If you should open an individual bank account in Xiamen, remember to open that account in the Main office of the bank you chose.Most of the time, you have to do the more important transactions with them in the future, and it makes your stay in Xiamen 'neat' as the documents you used in the application process are stored and vaulted there.
Let's take a look at some popular banks in Xiamen:
I used ICBC, Xiamen for my first flat mortgage back in '98 and did not have 'heavy' problems with the bank at that time.
Address: ICBC's Xiamen Branch Bank,
ICBC Bldg., No.17, Hubin North Rd., Xiamen
PostCode: 361012
Popular public bus routes: # 36
Another popular bank in Xiamen with branches all over the city and the country.
Address: CCB Main Building (near the Ferry rides to Gulangyu)Phone: (0086)(592) 95533Popular public bus routes: # 99
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During her Junior year of high school, Jenny Garfield applied for an internship with the internet based news site, CoverStory. That year, while off for winter break, Jenny was contacted by CoverStory saying she had been chosen for the internship and requesting that she join a team of investigators in Tennessee on January 21st, 2016 to begin her internship. After squaring everything away with her family and school, Jenny headed to Tennessee with her new mentor, Nicole White, to follow her dreams. Jenny is now completing her Senior year of high school and working with CoverStory on an investigation that will put her front and center with one of the largest cover-up-stories ever investigated by the small team.
Unveiling at Storytellers...
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The holiday season is just around the corner. Gather your shopping stamina and holiday cheer, and check out the best markets the area has to offer.
- The festive outdoor Downtown Holiday Market has returned to 8th and F streets NW, featuring more than 150 local artists, crafters and small businesses. Rotating daily, 60 vendors will offer gifts such as jewelry, pottery, paintings and textiles. You'll also find food vendors (think hot donuts!) and live entertainment. Friday, Nov. 28-Tuesday, Dec. 23; noon-8 p.m.
- Modern light displays and public art will dominate the first-ever Georgetown GLOW exhibition. Stroll down an M Street transformed by lights, and view works of art from local, regional and international artists. You'll also find art along the the Book Hill Park area of Wisconsin Avenue, as well as at Washington Harbour and office buildings south of M Street. Many Georgetown stores and restaurants will run promotions throughout the weekend. Friday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 14.
- Embrace the holiday spirit at the Smithsonian Holiday Festival, which will offer musical performances, films, book signings, apparel and jewelry trunk shows, and family craft activities throughout the museums. Saturday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 7, varying times and locations; see complete schedule here.
- Inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, Tysons Corner Center will host their second annual Christmas Market (1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean). For 20 days, shoppers can explore 20+ exhibitor booths and a large tented pop-up store for Käthe Wohlfahrt, a German merchandiser. Tysons' Winterfest 2014 will also feature a Christmas tree, ice skating rink and beer garden, as well as outdoor seating around fire pits and entertainment. Friday, Dec. 5-Wednesday, Dec 24, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., ending at 4 p.m. Dec. 24.
- For its fourth year, the GRUMP Holiday Arts & Crafts Show (Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington) will feature 75 local vendors, selling everything from locally designed T-shirts to handmade soap. In addition to shopping, you'll find a make-your-own-gift craft station and a gift-wrapping station. GRUMP will also offer kids a gingerbread history lesson, cookie decorating and ornament making, and will air repeat screenings of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Sunday, Dec. 14, 11a.m.-5p.m.
- The Del Ray Artisans Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market (Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria) will feature pottery, jewelry, glass, cloth and paper from local artists. You'll find different vendors and free refreshments each weekend. Fridays through Sundays until Dec. 21: Fridays 6-9 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays noon-4 p.m.
- More than 90 artisans will showcase handmade jewelry, woodcraft, textiles food and other products at the Fine Arts and Crafts Show (Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg). Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Stay warm while shopping for gifts at the National Harbor Holiday Market with hot chocolate and other winter treats. On Saturdays, the market (201 Waterfront St., National Harbor) will offer festival carousel rides with Santa and carol performances. Weekends through Dec. 21, noon-5 p.m.
- Charities will offer new ideas at the Takoma Park Alternative Gift Fair. These are gifts that give back: Past events have offered gifts like training kits to educate a rural women's group to produce clean fuel charcoal briquettes ($10) or a month of fresh, local vegetables for a low-income family ($40). You'll find the fair at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church (310 Tulip Ave., Takoma Park). Saturday, Dec. 6, noon-4 p.m.


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Introduce your Outdoor Adventure products, services and message to thousands of outdoor enthusiasts!
Thousands of visitors travel to Dayton, Ohio, "The Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest," each fall to celebrate the outdoor lifestyle in the region. This is your chance to get in front of them (over 25,000 in 2019).
All outdoor adventure retailers, manufacturers, clubs and organizations are invited to exhibit at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience to showcase the latest gear, recruit new club members or inspire visitors with their outdoor advocacy message. We hope that the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience will become a gateway for interaction among outdoor enthusiasts, clubs, organizations and retailers encouraging people to Get Out & Live.
Like all Five Rivers MetroParks outdoor recreation efforts, Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience was created to help connect people to the outdoors by providing information regarding access and gear as well as technical advice in an environment that will not intimidate visitors. Exhibitors will have a chance to mingle with everyone from the weekend warrior to the hard core adventurer. They all have a place at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience.
Acceptable exhibitors have a focus on human-powered outdoor recreation/adventure pursuits and outdoor education. Exhibitors without a strong connection to the outdoor recreation/adventure industry are not typically accepted.
The following types of exhibitors will be considered.
- Outdoor retailers
- Outdoor industry manufacturers
- Outdoor industry sales representatives
- Adventure travel companies
- Local outdoor adventure resources and destinations
- Trail associations
- Endurance sport clubs
- River adventure companies and clubs
- Climbing adventure companies and clubs
- Cycling adventure companies and clubs
- Backpacking adventure companies and clubs
- Caving adventure companies and clubs
- Outdoor Adventure Tricks of the trade
- SCUBA adventures
- Long distance running/hiking
- Outdoor photography
- Adaptive adventure organizations.
- Outdoors Advocacy organizations


text: On 10/10/07, Steven Edwards <winehacker at gmail.com> wrote: > On 10/10/07, H. Verbeet <hverbeet at gmail.com> wrote: > > At that point the only real option is keeping a list of blacklisted > > video drivers (which some applications actually sort of do), but I'm > > not sure we really want to go there. I do think we should investigate > > native failures, and fix them if possible, but if tests fail because > > eg. vmware has a broken d3d implementation, I think the test is > > essentially doing what it should do. > > Conversely couldn't you write a test that detects known good > drivers via the loaded kernel module and make the test dependent > on their presence? Rather than running the test and not knowing > if it will pass or fail, it makes more since to only run the test when > we know it SHOULD pass and then if it fails we have identified > a regression. Just to be clear, what I mean is a whitelist rather than a blacklist. I am not sure if it would really work in practice as much as the vendors update the drivers but it provides a stable reference point with which to work from. The overall goal being stability when seeking to identify what is really a regression. It seems obvious some sort of detection will have to be done or else we will never have a stable framework. -- Steven Edwards "There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come." - Victor Hugo


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TW-Forum 2014: Laudation by panel member Klaus Schwitzke
On 07 May 2014, Klaus Schwitzke, a member of the judging panel for Textilwirtschaft's Forum Prize, gave the laudation for the trade fair "Munich Fabric Start", which won the prize in the Services category.
The prizes for outstanding companies from the fashion industry were awarded in front of an audience of 600 guests at the Print Media Academy in Heidelberg. Apart from Munich Fabric Start, the prizes were awarded to Zalando, an online retailer from Berlin, Nudie Jeans, a denim brand from Gothenburg, and Breuninger, a multi-label retailer from Stuttgart. Klaus Schwitzke has been one of the judging panel's 13 members since 2013.
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Tomb of Jesus (Tuesday links)
Ben Witherington has a lengthy response, and a few additional points in the comments section. Leen Ritmeyer has a brief response, as does Darrell Bock. The historian Paul Maier wrote a book on just such a fictional scenario (Jesus' body being found), and his comments are posted here. Christopher Rollston has some good insights here, as does Aren Maier, Mark Goodacre, and Chris Heard.
Apocryphicity claims the Acts of Philip is not referring to Mary Magdalene but to a different Mary.
Michael Heiser wrote an article related to the "James, brother of Jesus" ossuary several years ago that has a number of relevant points about this particular tomb and the frequency of the names.
If you don't want to wait for the movie (March 4 on Discovery Channel), you can buy the book now.
It's currently ranked #6 at Amazon. In one year, you'll be able to buy it for three bucks or less (just like the "Cave of John the Baptist" book, which was a similar one-night sensation).
I've started a short list of scholars who are believe or reject this theory.
Reject it:
Non-Christian scholars: Amos Kloner, Dan Bahat, Aren Maier, Joe Zias, Jodi Magness, William
Dever, Lawrence Stager
Christian scholars: Stephen Pfann, Leen Ritmeyer, Ben Witherington, Paul Maier, Steven Notley, Andreas Köstenberger, Jerome Murphy-O'Connor
Believe it:
Non-Christian scholars: James Tabor
Christian scholars: None known
Non-Christian scholars: Shimon Gibson (skeptical, but doesn't rule out the possibility)
Christian scholars: None known
Update 3/1 and 3/2: Some scholars added to list.
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As a spa consultant, one of the questions I am asked all of the time is "how do I get more customers"? In this short article I am going to share with you my top three tips on how to Attract More Customers. If you implement these top strategies, you are sure to see immediate results.
Are your customers crossing over and participating in all of the services that you offer? If your spa or salon is offering hair services, hair removal services, manicures, pedicures, massage, facials, tanning are they participating in all of the services that you offer? Are you there go to place for all of their beauty services and wellness needs? If not, you have a build in new customer base right user your nose! This is the easiest way to increase new business! Convert these customers into new customers for other areas of your spa/salon. How, you ask?
1. Host a Customer Appreciation Night, by invitation only.
You will offer free mini services, an educational moment and refreshments. You will also give these attendees free samples of the products that you use in the various areas of your business. Please be sure to get support from your suppliers so that you can offer deluxe samples that are substantial for your very best customers (invite your vendors/suppliers to participate and be on site for your event).
Use your computer system to generate a list of your top 100 customers based on how much they have spent in the last year. Ask the staff member that works with this person the most to invite that customer personally to your exclusive event since this staff member already has earned the customers trust. At this event you may offer a discount on a service that the customer has never experienced if scheduled that night or give them a coupon for a discounted first service.
2. Get the word out.
Are you and your staff doing everything possible to get the work out about the exceptional services you offer? You and your staff need to be highly visible in all areas of your town/city. Here are a few ideas…
- Join a networking group
- Get involved as a volunteer for a non-profit or charity
- Join the Chamber of Commerce
- Offer free services to your local schools, homeless shelter or nursing home,
- Sponsor a youth sports team, buy them T-shirts with your business name
- Partner with a local hotel, inn, car dealership, restaurant to offer exciting contacts and promotions while cross promoted your business
- Make sure your website is working for you! How do you know? If you are not getting business in the door from your website it is not working for you!
3. Create a referral program that works.
If you want your customers to refer a friend or family member you must have a generous call to action. A rewards card can work well! This will be different for every business but think about what would make you refer a friend? Also, don't forget about the staff. It is crucial to have a referral program for the staff to refer business across the spa/salon.


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- Infections in hip and knee-replacements: Doctors debate solutions
- DePuy to incorporate wearable tech into total knee replacements
- Surgeons use patient-specific guides with any knee implant for better results
- STUDY: In TKA, disposable cutting guides = metal cutting guides
- Stryker issues safety notification for hip system
- CASE STUDY: One hospital's quest to drive down the pricing of total joints
- Proposed increases in Orthopedic reimbursements for 2019
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- The future of orthopedics will include 3D printing
- Smith & Nephew brings the Navio handheld robot-assisted technology to its total knees
- ConforMIS to launch 3D-printed hips based on patient-specific technology
- Metal-on-Metal hip lawsuits are fading away
- Study: Metaphyseal sleeves improve early results in revision total knee replacement
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- CyMedica launches trial of E-Vive knee surgery rehab device
- Corin's innovative solution for total hip surgery without the robot
- How J&J plans to win knee business without a robot
- Zimmer Biomet will launch robot-assisted total knees in 2018
- FOR SALE: Low cost implant company with hip and knee systems
- Analyst: Uptake for robotic knee procedures will depend more on marketing than evidence
- Zimmer Biomet launches something new outside the US, a subchondroplasty procedure for bone marrow lesions
- The 100% biology total knee replacement, the BioKnee
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- Medtronic formally jumps into the total joint segment with a total knee replacement and program
- Wright Medical settles Metal-on-Metal hip lawsuits for $240M
- Wright Medical sells off hip and knee assets to Corin for $33M
- Doug Kohrs does it again! Medtronic acquires his low-cost hip and knee startup
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- The growing American Joint Replacement Registry – 4,500 surgeons in 618 hospitals
- A win-win… discharging total joint patients to their homes
- An Overview of the MicroPort PROFEMUR hip recall
- Surgeon wants to use a more expensive TKA implant so must move his practice
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- First trial complete. Durom Cup prosecution-1 Zimmer-0
- Zimmer recalls modular hip system because of manufacturing debris
- Bellwether trial over Zimmer's NexGen knee to start
- New data documents the significant rise in THA procedures
- Creating better Total Joint Outcomes with AI
- OsteoRemedies continues to bring solutions to complex musculoskeletal disorders
- Zimmer Biomet joins the Robotics gold rush
- Warning! High revision rates with Smith & Nephew Journey BCS knees
- The customized knee wins out over the off-the-shelf knee
- Mumbai announces free Joint Replacements
- Baby Boomers want joint replacements to let them do it all
- After 100,000 implantations, 3D-Printed Hips are going strong
- DePuy Synthes acquires battery powered impactor for total hip broaching
- PROVEN: Uni Knees beat Total Knees for patients over 60
- Total Joints patients can be discharged in 7 hours in Seattle
- Problems with PFJ implants with new recalls from Zimmer and DePuy
- New Total Ankle Replacement cleared in the US
- Can a New CEO Right the Ship Before Zimmer Sinks?
- Tiawanese OEM player competes in the US Knee and Hip implant market
- Smith & Nephew is looking for a new CEO
- OrthoPediatrics files for an IPO with $21M in net sales
- HSS talks about their use of robots in joint surgery
- Bodycad launches the first 3D-printed Unicompartmental Knees
- India caps prices for total knees at $852
- The story of how Consensus Orthopedics added smarts to orthopedic devices
- Robot wars in knee surgery – Smith + Nephew and Stryker
- How to cut the Total Hip Replacement stay from 3 days to 0 days
- TrumpCare may cut Orthopedic volumes by 1.2%
- Better to recover at home after TKA or THA
- Study: standing TKA alignment is NOT a predictor of dynamic alignment
- 1,000 total hip procedures completed with the intellijoint HIP system
- FDA clears a new 3D Printed Unicompartmental Knee System
- 2017 may be the tipping point for robotics use in knees and hips
- FDA clears Intellijoint's anterior hip low cost navigation system
- Stryker launches expensive Mako robot for knee replacement in cost-conscious era
- 6 Questions with Curt Wiedenhoefer, an old friend who is bringing wearable patient monitoring to total joints
- The Medial-Pivot knee system is a winner in long term clinical results
- A peek into serial entrepreneur Randy Theken's new venture, NextStep
- Nick Deeter starts OrthoPediatrics 2.0
- Study: Running lowers inflammation in knees
- The 1st-ever functional, patient-specific hip replacement procedures performed in the USA
- Zimmer Biomet's new Vanguard Knee will "revolutionize" TKA
- 5.2 Million Total Knees implanted from 2000 to 2010
- ArthroMeda pulls in $2M for hip replacement sensors
- The #1 Debated Issue in Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Bundled Payments are coming to Joint Replacement Surgery
- J&J jumps into the outpatient joint replacement game
- Trend is growing for the 23-hour joint replacement
- Stryker recalls 17,000 extremity devices worldwide
- Zimmer-Biomet to focus on cross-selling opps and non-large joints
- OrthAlign wins Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan
- Surgeon explains how he uses the MAKO Robot for knee replacement
- The US Total Joint Registry is growing rapidly as it gains new certification
- 3D Printing partnership announced – Materialise and Consensus Orthopedics for knees
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It can sometimes be hard to remember that farms and ranches used to fill the space where buildings now stand in Boise's constantly gyrating urban core. Just 30 minutes down the road in Nampa, however, Idaho's ag connection is much clearer—and still thriving. A new art exhibit at the Nampa Civic Center, dubbed AgriCULTURE: Influenced by the Land, is a visual reminder of the Gem State's roots as interpreted by more than 30 artists from the Nampa Art Collective.
The exhibition is a humble one at first glance, lining just a single hallway. But like a field of sugar beets or mustard greens, a closer look reveals hidden complexity. Some works, like Leslie Jay Bosch's bright acrylic-and-paper collages of gem-like hot air balloons floating across farm fields, celebrate Idaho's agricultural aesthetic. Others, like Joan Thomas' earth-toned oil paintings of historic ag structures, including a disused barn and the Meridian Mill, are more personal.
- Lex Nelson
In her artist statement for Miller's Barn Revisited, Thomas wrote, "This barn is a fading but still-standing East Boise landmark. I obtained permission from the barn's owners to paint it plein air. In the process the family became friends, and I have been privileged to hear ranching and farming stories from many years ago as well as recent colorful stories of caring for their land and cattle."
Most of the works are two-dimensional: Oil paintings, watercolors and pen-and-ink drawings abound, but their subject matter runs the gamut from a stylized picket-fence scene inspired by the garden in Peter Rabbit to a vibrant photograph of yellow canola blossoms. Of course, there are also many landscapes, often featuring tractors or farmers with truckloads of produce. Angela Stout, board president of the Treasure Valley Artists' Alliance (the umbrella under which the NAC falls), said the diversity of perspectives and media is perhaps the best of what AgriCULTURE has to offer.
- Lex Nelson
- "Blossoms" by Angela Stout.
"It's a really good example of our eclectic membership," said Stout, "We had so many different styles, and they all took their different perspectives on the same topic ... It's a really wide example of the art that we have in the city."
Stout's own contribution to the exhibition, a mixed-media piece called Blossoms made with sculpted cloth, was inspired by Idaho's scenic groves of fruit trees.
In addition to the pieces lining the hall, a glassed-in display case houses the work of featured artist Robin Cox, as well as three-dimensional pieces made from fiber, copper and even irrigation pipe, the last a nod to Idaho's complex water rights history. Cox works in ballpoint pen and nearly all of her selected pieces focus on horses, which she said are both her favorite animal and an important part of Idaho's ranching heritage. She pointed to the Western Idaho Fair, and events like the Idaho Stampede and Caldwell Night Rodeo, as continuations of that tradition.
"A lot of good cutting horses come from here," Cox said. "It's a lot of money and a lot of income for the people who make that their business."
Cox's meticulous drawings, which feature horses both in repose and mid-run, are perfect examples of how in Idaho, this kind of historic business can also be beautiful. Her work and that of the rest of the NAC artists will hang at the Civic Center through Tuesday, Sept. 11.


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RS seat an honour, but not joining politics:Sachin
"I am not a politician. I am a sportsman and will always remain one. I am not going to enter politics giving up cricket, which is my life. I will continue to play cricket," he said during a felicitation function by a private firm for scoring his 100th international ton. Tendulkar`s acceptance of the Rajya Sabha membership has evoked a mixed reaction amongst sportspersons and politicians.
While many have hailed the government`s decision to honour him, there were others who have raised doubts on whether the champion batsman can find time and contribute in the Rajya Sabha. The 39-year-old Tendulkar acknowledged that the honour bestowed on him was for his contribution to the field of cricket. "I believe the President has chosen me after recognising what I have done for over 22 years," he said.
"Cricket is my expertise. I would like to contribute to that field. I am a sportsman and I will always be a sportsman," said Tendulkar who is the highest run getter in international cricket. He said many eminent persons, including melody queen Lata Mangeshkar and actor Prithviraj Kapoor too, had been nominated by the President for their contribution in their respective fields. Replying to a question on his scoring the 100th international hundred, Tendulkar said winning the World Cup was his most cherished dream, for which, he waited for close to 22 years.
"John Wright (the then coach) had told me in 2003 that I could become the first player to score hundred centuries. One has to keep chasing dreams till they come true. Sometimes, success is waiting round the corner and one should always think of taking that extra step to achieve it," he said. Recalling the wild celebrations in the country when India won the World Cup last year, Tendulkar said, "Outside the stadium, my driver told me that fans are dancing on my car. I told him not to stop them. I did not worry about the dents to the car. The Cup had brought the whole country together and it was the greatest day of my life."
On his handling of pressure situations, Tendulkar said, "While batting, it is important to concentrate on the present moment without thinking of the problems faced in the past. You have half a second to react while facing the next ball. One has to keep the mind blank and heart rate down to make the right decision." He told the audience that their good wishes were important for him to keep going.
"I am passionate about cricket. Cricket is my life. Keep praying for me so that I can derive strength from them. I pray to God to guide me in making right decisions," he said, hinting that he has no intentions of retirement at this juncture of his career. Stressing the importance of positive thinking, Tendulkar described the 2003 World Cup tie against Pakistan as his "biggest match". Pairing with Sehwag at the top of batting order, he put Pakistan on the backfoot before getting run-out on 98.
On his ability in handling success and failure, he said, "This mind training has come to me from my family. When I used to play school and club cricket, there was an unwritten rule not to discuss the performance and get ready for next match. "It was a simple formula. Whatever has happened, cannot be changed, be it success or failure. The only celebration at home if I did well, was offering of a sweet to God by my mother."
Asked why he does not publicise his charities, Tendulkar said, "I have been supporting deprived children by sponsoring their education through `Apanalaya Centre` for many years. But this is for my personal satisfaction and I do not need any publicity." He appealed to the people to experience the "joy of giving" as even small things contributed to the needy could prove precious to many unfortunate individuals. Tendulkar also extended his greetings to the Maharashtrians on the occasion of the Maharashtra Day by shouting "Jai Maharashtra".


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Controlling the Tongue
Summer Semester 2010
Bible Summary Paper
James 3:1-12
Controlling the Tongue
James 3:1-12
Between 40 and 49 A.D. Jesus' brother James wrote the book of James which is believed to be one of the first if not the very first book in the New Testament to be written. James wrote the book to address the twelve scattered Jewish tribes and "to encourage them to continue to grow in the new Christian faith (got questions.org)". There is a particular form or genre to this book it is called "encyclical or circular letter" (Just). The book of James is written with a very specific theme in mind and that is "not merely faith and works, but faith that works" (Nelson, p.1936). Having faith in God is great but believing that with faith come miraculous things is just amazing. The book of James is broken down into several lessons one of which is controlling the tongue which we find in James 3:1-12.
There are two very important words in the first twelve verses of the third chapter of James; one of which is the word tongue. This word can bring up several different ideas in a person's mind depending on the context in which it is used. Webster's dictionary defines tongue as a "muscular organ attached to the floor of the mouth, used in tasting, chewing, and speaking" and according to Definitions. Net it is a human written or spoken language used by a community; a manner of speaking. In the Bible it is referred to as a much more powerful object than just a muscle or dialect. In Proverbs 18:21it says "death and life are in the power of the tongue" and then in Proverbs 31:26 it says that "she openeth her mouth with wisdom: and in her tongue is the law of kindness". The word tongue appears over twenty times in the Bible and is compared to a flame and a sword, these comparisons show that although it may be a small muscle it could possible be the strongest.
The other word that shows great importance in this passage is fire. Fore...
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Nelson, Thomas. The King James Study Bible. Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1988.
"Tongue" Def. n. Webster's Dictionary&Thesaurus. 1997. Print.
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Welcome back! I am always on the lookout for new stories that feature my favorite characters. Whether it be fanfiction or a professional work, I am always open to following my favorite characters down new roads. As I talked about in yesterday's blog, not everyone is as open as I am. Some people just see their favorite characters one-way and refuse to see them going down any other roads.
That statement could not be truer when it comes to the sequel Death Comes to Pemberley. I recently watched the series that aired over Christmas on BBC1. In America, it aired on PBS Masterpiece (as all good British television shows are). Either way many people had many opinions about this sequel. It started as a novel written by P.D. James in the same vein as Jane Austen. I have not read the book yet, but it is on the ever-growing list.
I did get to watch the adaptation on Netflix, and I quite enjoyed the experience. I was only planning to watch one episode before bed. However, as always, I ended up watching all three episodes of this miniseries.
In case you have no idea, what Death Comes to Pemberley is here is a little overview of the plot (without spoilers). The Darcy's are throwing a ball. The night before the ball Lydia shows up in a horse-drawn carriage visibly upset and confident that Wickham's been hurt. Darcy and crew go looking for him, and it changes everything for the Darcy's and Bennets. It is a murder mystery, and Elizabeth/Darcy are Nancy and Ned! (get that reference you get a cookie). There are a lot of little subplots, but they work within the central mystery.
After watching the mini-series, I went to the internet to see what the general feelings were about this sequel. Well…I think I may have been the only one who enjoyed this series. So, I'm going to defend this sequel using the top three complaints. I know these are the main three complaints because anywhere I go that is what people are talking about consistently. I hope you read this and want to watch his fun miniseries too!
Complaint #1: The Actors Do not Fit Their Characters
The big complaint I have seen on the internet is the cast is not right. Elizabeth and Darcy are played by Matthew Rhys and Anna Maxwell Martin and are, in my opinion, perfect for the movie. Everyone has a favorite Darcy out there, and I have to say that Matthew Rhys managed to bring his Darcy up to my top three. He has the right type of 'growl' to the character. That is how I describe Mr. Darcy. He needs this intense quietness or 'growl' to him for me to be happy. Anna Maxwell Martin was great as Elizabeth because she has settled into being a lady of the house but kept her independent flare that caught Darcy's attention to begin with. She matches who I always pictured Elizabeth to look like. Elizabeth is not supposed to be an obvious movie star beauty. She is expected to have her own type of beauty. Something that isn't like anyone else. This actress has that and more.
I think the chemistry between them was great. They knew each other now and knew when to push each others buttons. I loved the scene where Elizabeth's mom wouldn't stop talking about Wickham. All the Darcys had to do was look at each other to know what they should do next. They are a team and the two actors truly show that teamwork on the screen (even when their team is torn apart…you know they are finding their way back).
Complaint #2: The Characters Wouldn't Have Done the Things they have Done
I think a lot of people are still stuck in the Pride and Prejudice world. This film is sometime after that. The characters have settled in and formed new worlds. What we remember the characters to be, have changed. They have to change. It would be weird if Elizabeth and Darcy, as a married couple, are still having the same tension. There would be new tensions.
I also believe that people expected the Darcys to have that same bright spark. It was there but not so pronounced which makes perfect sense to me. They have been married for a while, that initial honeymoon period doesn't last forever. They love each other, make jokes and even argue about what is best for Georgiana. They are settled, and the movie showed us that perfectly.
We also get to see how Darcy would handle scandal that comes from Elizabeth's family (his as well. Technically Wickham is his 'brother'). He could talk about it all he wants (he kind of does in the original) but having to handle it shows how far Darcy has come as a character. He almost falls into the trap of acting like his father but snaps out of it and looks at the situation from a different viewpoint.
Hey,…at least Lydia hasn't changed much.
Complaint #3: Who the heck is that? Where is Mr. Bingley?
(Where you in the original?!? I don't remember you. – Darcy's Thoughts)
Yeah. There are a few new characters in this story, but they need to pad out the small stories happening in the background. Also, my favorite new character would have to be Georgiana's love interest, Henry. He is a bit of a rebel. Disagreeing with the last war that was fought. Like brother like sister, I see.
You need new blood to force the story forward. The original characters can only do so much. Since we are in their new worlds, there would be new characters to supplement the originals.
Sometimes Mr. Bingley can't always be there. Can I offer anyone a Mr. Ben Lee?
General Thoughts
In general I love this sequel because I feel this was a natural progression for the characters. The murder mystery is needed as a plot device to challenge these characters since they may have become complacent in their roles (at least since we saw them). I loved seeing Darcy and Elizabeth go through their challenges only to come out stronger, see characters like Whickim get more of a personality than just 'greedy and evil' (doesn't the 2005 version imply he is abusive as well?). I love that the Bennet's (that we see) never change. It is a fun watch and I highly recommend it.
I think what we all can take away from this little exercise is people will always see what they want to see. Everyone has a picture in their heads of how a character or situation would look. When it does, match well…people will make sure we all know about it on every social media site. I should know; I do that all the time. I'm not proud of it, but sometimes we all go a little crazy with our favorite characters sometimes.
Until next week, the randomness has ended. Hope you enjoyed.


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Are you in the market for second-hand over-and-under shotguns? Wondering what would be best for you? Here our expert Mike George picks out his top 20 12-bore all-rounders from four price ranges
If your budget is £750 and under
This is one of my top 10 guns built in the last half century and it's cheap, reliable with the Baikal reputation for toughness. On most over-and-unders the ejectors can be turned off, and firing the top barrel first is selected by pushing the single trigger forwards. There are several models to choose from, with prices down to £250
Yildiz O/U Sporter
Forty years ago the majority of budget-priced guns on the UK market came from Spain. Then it was Italy's turn, and now it is Turkey that is producing guns which are not only cheap, but also generally well made. One of the leading Turkish companies is Yildiz. Their output is around 45,000 guns a year, and in comparatively recent times a sporter has been added to the range. The price is certainly attractive, at around £875 (in 2017) for a new gun with an adjustable comb, so a good second-hand version should cost well less than £750.
Lanber Sporter
The Sporter had been a terrific gun for newcomers with an eye on their budget for a number of years, and good handling was down to advice from a British sporting champion. Sadly the Spanish Lanber factory stopped producing shotguns in 2013. However, a supply of spares is available in the UK and so second-hand, this gun is still a force to be reckoned with. Good examples from £450 upwards.
Formerly imported by GMK, who hold spares
Franchi Harrier
The takeover of Franchi by Beretta transformed the reputation of this gun. Previously considered something of a dodgy buy at times, largely to the erratic availability of spares, it then became a well-engineered and reliable gun available at a good price. Prices around £560.
Imported by GMK
Winchester 6500 Sporter
Sadly the Japanese-built 6500 went out of production in the 1980s. It was the last of the famous Winchester 101 series, and created specifically for the European market with lightweight barrels and renowned handling. I'd still recommend it but spares are scarce and BWM Arms regret that they are unable to assist. There is a cult following, so beware of artificially high prices. £740 is fair.
Spares are scarce and sadly the Browning/Winchester importer can't help.
If you can stretch to up to £1500
Your choice of second-hand over-and-under shotguns is a bit more extensive in that case. Here are some that I rate.
Miroku MK60
If you prefer a fixed choke to a multichoke, this is the best way to go in this price class. The MK60 been around in various forms since the mid 1990s and is a delightfully simple shotgun, built on the same principles as made famous by Browning, and built in the same factory as the current Browning 725. There are several versions and grades, with prices for a good Grade 1 well under £1,000.
Beretta Silver Pigeon
The original Silver Pigeon was the successor to the Beretta 687, and the mechanism is similar to that of the 686 – and all of the famous "600" series, for that matter. Like all break-action Berettas, it has a shallow action with barrels hinged on stub pine. There many versions of the gun in 12-bore, plus examples in 20 and 28-bore. Barrel options for Sporters are 28in, 30in and 32in. Good examples from £950 upwards.
Imported by GMK
Browning B525
Due to the high cost of building an affordable version of John Moses Browning's immortal B25 in Europe, the cheaper Browning's are built for Browning by Miroku in Japan. In 2003 Browning introduced the B525 which replaced the B425. At one time, there were 14 different versions of the gun, including an appealing section of field models. There are some excellent second-hand guns available for just under £1,000.
Imported by BWM Arms
B Rizzini Premier
B.Rizzini guns are not to be confused with the cheap E. Rizzini guns imported during the 1980s, although they are built by a company founded by a member of the same Italian gun-making dynasty. The Premier Sporting model has a plain but elegant finish and is available with 28in, 30in, 32in and 34in barrels. It has hammers hinged at the trigger-plate and sears from the top strap, while a low-mounted bolt runs along the action floor. Good second-hand examples from around £1,400
Imported by ASI
Browning Elite Game
If you're looking for something a bit lighter then you'll find the Browning Elite Game around 8oz lighter than most Sporters. It is basically a B525 Grade 3, built by Miroku in Japan. It is a multi- choke, utilising Browning Invector stainless steel tubes, with a 6mm game-style rib. Good examples sell from £1,250 upwards.
Imported by BWM Arms
Going up to £3,000 for a second-hand over-and-under
Beretta 682
The Betetta 682 is one of the most successful sporters ever built. The first guns were built in the early 1980s and their handling was a bit unresponsive. The Beretta engineers took notice of the opinions of British shooters and the 682 was rapidly developed into a super gun with versions for all of the major competition disciplines. Sporters and trap guns are available with adjustable stocks at extra cost. Sporters are all multi-chokes. A good second-hand example such as a 682 Gold E will cost less than £2,000..
Imported by GMK
Guerini Maxum
The Italians may have an economy that is frequently in a mess, but they still make guns that people want to buy. This is a typical Italian sideplated boxlock, with hammers driven by coil springs. Multi- choke barrels, with steel shot proof, have 2 3/4-inch (70mm) chambers and long forcing cones. There's also a good selection of barrel lengths up to 34in. Second-hand prices from £1,950
Gamba Daytona
You'll find Gambas are relatively rare on the market, probably because people tend to hang onto them as they are strong and long-lasting. So worth investigating if you come across one. Some have probably been built with extra features to the order of individual customers. Multi-choke and fixed- choke trap versions are available. Prices at around £2,000
No current UK importer. Information at Rentogamba
Beretta DT10
The gun has a drop-out trigger mechanism, while the hammers are hinged from the bottom and powered by V springs rather than coil springs. The gun no longer features on the importer's website, having been replaced by the DT11. Second-hand prices around £2,300
Imported by GMK
Blaser F3
The German-made Blaser is precision finished to the point where all parts are instantly interchangeable. Inside this gun's boxlock action, sliding hammers powered by coil springs operate in the same plane as the firing pins. You'll find competition and game versions in many grades, but the basic version is well-priced for a quality gun. Prices from £3,000.
Imported by Blaser Sporting Ltd
Browning B25
A modern classic, offering excellent quality and workmanship. It also handles well. The B25 was the last shotgun to be designed by John Moses Browning, and the first guns went on sale in 1926. Guns are now made to individual order in the custom shop in Belgium. All are boxlocks and many of them are sideplated. The suffix in the gun's description (for example B2G) refer to the standard of finish. Expect to pay well over £3,500 for a gun in reasonable condition.
Imported by BWM Arms
Perazzi MX12 Pro Sport
In 1968 designer Daniele Perazzi built the MX8 Trap gun for the 1968 Mexico Olympics, regarded as one of his early triumphs in the company. This Perazzi does not have a drop-out trigger mechanism unlike many Perazzis, all of which are boxlocks. Expect to pay at least £4,500
Beretta SO
Beretta's sidelock SO series, designed by Tullio Marengoni, dates back to 1935, with competition guns for Trap and Skeet. The first Sporters came in the 1980s. There are many different specifications, most have beautiful engraving and are fixed-choke. £5000 plus
Imported by GMK
A current popular model is the 2002C — a boxlock with sideplates — though there are some fine sidelocks as well. Guns, which are built in Suhl, Germany, are similar in design to some top AYA models. £5,000 plus.
Imported by Viking Arms
Kreighoff K80
This is a beautifully built and balanced gun that will suit the most demanding competition. The K80 has been a favourite for around 30 years, but has been constantly refined and improved. Many standards of finish and engraving are available. The unusual hooded locking mechanism is similar to that on the discontinued Remington 3200. Prices for good guns start at £6,000.
Imported by Alan Rhone
Pricing information
If you're looking at the second-hand market then condition is your first priority. It also is responsible for the broad ranges of prices that you'll come across, that can vary broadly from gun to gun. You certainly need to shop around.
It's also important to consider that the original new price of a second-hand gun may not be reflected in the second-hand value. Some guns hold their value better than others. The availability and prices of spares and repairs, continued existence of manufacturers, and importers, and even fashion, all have influence.


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Little Ladies Softball, (9- 14) Expires: March 24, 2019
Community CPR?First Aid Certification, Expires: March 29, 2019
April Fool's Softball Tournament, Expires: March 31, 2019
Spring Swimming Lessons, Ages 3-12, Expires: April 1, 2019
Lifeguard Training, Expires: April 5, 2019
Rookies (Pitching Machine), Expires: April 7, 2019
Little Ladies Softball, (7- 8) Expires: April 7, 2019
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Little Ladies Softball- 7 & 8 year olds, Expires April 7, 2019
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Adult Summer Softball League, Expires: April 21, 2019
"Alive at 25" Defensive Driving Course for Young Drivers Expires: May 6, 2019
Handgun Safety Expires: May 8, 2019
Outdoor Heritage Day, Expires: June 1, 2019
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Bill Heddles Recreation Center Activity Update:
Family Nights:
Family Nights at the Bill Heddle's Recreation Center –The best deal around on Saturday Evenings from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Cost is only $12/family which is for 2 Adults and 4 kids from the same household. So come down and enjoy our new Warm Water Wellness Pool, Tot Pool, Main Pool or enjoy playing in the Basketball Courts. Any questions please contact the Recreation center front Desk at 874-0923
Yoga for Better Backs:
Every Wednesday- 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm, Drop-in fee.
Bob Ross Painting Class:
Next session is Friday, December 7, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Please call Jeanie to register at 970-618-3639 or 970-618-4741.
Tae Kwon Do:
Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 pm, Drop-in or Register by the month.
Healthy Body, Strong Bones:
Adult Fitness Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 9 am until 10 am.
Hatha Yoga:
On Wednesdays from 5 pm until 6:15 pm, Drop-in fee.
Tai Chi/Qigong For Health and Longevity:
On Mondays at 6 pm, Drop-in fee.
Personal Training Sessions:
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SilverSneakers Fitness Program:
SilverSneaker "Classic" every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 am. Have fun and move to the music! Stand or sit while alternating hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball to non-impact aerobic choreography. The program is designed to increase: muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills.
Senior Circuit Class:
This class is done in the weight room. Format includes use of weight machine with intervals of upper/lower body strengthen and flexibility exercises all done to great musical selections.
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- Dry Sauna
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New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) India's first World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev on Wednesday hailed the current new ball duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah for their brilliance during the death overs.
Kapil had a special word for Bumrah's unorthodox bowling action, which he felt made him a deceptive option for skipper Virat Kohli against any opposition.
"When I saw Bumrah for the very first time, I told myself how will this guy play with such an unorthodox action? But I am very impressed with this youngster's performance and the way how he has cemented his spot in the team," Kapil told reporters here.
"Twenty years back no coach would even allow players with such unorthodox action in the field. But things have changed. Today it is about that uniqueness and variety which sets players apart," he added.
Kapil also spoke highly of all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has been the find of the side this season.
Pandya has quite often been compared to the legendary Kapil Dev for his all-round abilities but the legend expects the Baroda lad to go a step further than himself.
"We all expect the next generation to be a step further than us. No one expected Sachin (Tendulkar) to break (Sunil) Gavaskar's records, but then the next generation needs to get something fresh.
"Hardik is a real talent and needs to be groomed properly. He has the ability in him to achieve much more than what I have done," he said.
On India's winless record against the New Zealanders in the shortest version, Kapil hoped that Kohli and his men can break their 5-0 run later in the evening at the Ferozshah Kotla here.
India and New Zealand will face off in the opening game of the three-match T20I rubber later on Wednesday.
The match will also mark the end of veteran pacer Ashish Nehra's illustrious 18-year India career.
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October 2014 Update: About the Scholarly Communications Page:
What are Scholarly Communications?
Scholarly communication can be defined as "the system through which research and other scholarly writings are created, evaluated for quality, disseminated to the scholarly community, and preserved for future use. The system includes both formal means of communication, such as publication in peer-reviewed journals, and informal channels, such as electronic listservs." [Source: http://www.arl.org/focus-areas/scholarly-communication#.VEpvKBb6fHp]
Scholarly communications in a research university may include elements of open access, research data services, institutional repositories, copyright & fair use, and author's rights.
This page will include notes from scholarly communications forums, workshops, symposium speakers and research into the subject as I undertake a new position:
10.9.2014 Serve as the campus resource and advocate for scholarly communications, open-access publishing and copyright and intellectual property trends and issues. Conducting outreach to faculty and departments, in collaboration with subject librarians and the campus Office of Sponsored Research, the Librarian works to enlarge the holdings in CUA's institutional repository and to develop and implement an educational program on campus to increase awareness for copyright and author's rights, open access, and other scholarly "communication issues."
This information is being posted on the Scholarly Communications page, until it is able to be uploaded in open access format on the CUA Institutional Repository.
January 2014 Update: new theme, new teaching page
See Kimberly M. Hoffman at CUA
January 2012 Update: Nice! Now teaching a graduate course on Science Resources at CUA School of Library and Information Science
July 6, 2009 Update: I began my new job as Coordinator, Science Libraries at the Catholic University of America
April 2009 Update: I am now living in Fairfax, VA …looking for my next Library job!
I was a Librarian at a private High School in Toledo, Ohio. I began blogging in 2006. I consider this blog my learning log – not just for my job, but also for my life. Writing, in any form, connects people and ideas.
Ancora Impara. "Still I am learning." Michelangelo
From the first ever blog post …
Just Do Good Work
I have blog procrastination. I have it bad. I now have a title for my blog – thanks to my friend Mary Lou who told me today that she just wants to do good deeds and having to work for a living gets in her way – but, still I stopped before commencing to write and 'shopped' my font files to pick just the right one that would please me while I was composing. Of course, I know that when I copy and paste the file to the actual virtual home of the blog, fonts don't matter. So, now with title and font issues settled, do I have anything to say?
I do. I'm scared silly to say some of it for any audience but, how do we know if a thing is worth doing unless we try? I want to think, write, share ideas and maybe commiserate a little and change a little about the state of education today. I work in a high school as a librarian. My main work is books and technology, so, much of this blog will be about… you guessed it, books and technology and kids and teaching and information and ideas and my work. Is any of what I have to say important or life changing? Who knows?
I don't know. So, I will try to just do good work.
Why blog? It is the first question. Will it change anything? Will it help anyone? Will it give me any professional satisfaction to order my thoughts about my work? Will it inspire? Will it comfort? Will it matter?
I don't know. So, I will just do good work, and
…see what happens.
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My kid desperately wants to be like his father (my ex-husband) but his father is not a good role model. What can I do?
DR. RUTHERFORD (Molly's mom): It's important that a divorced parent is careful about what she says about the other parent to their child.
It would be best if she tried to act neutral and avoided saying outright negative things about the ex-spouse. As the child gets older, he's likely to figure out what kind of person his father is on his own from observing his father's behavior.
MOLLY: This question was asked by a mother in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She explained that she is divorced and wants to tell her 9-year old son that he is loved by his dad and that he of course should love his dad, too, but that his father does not always model good behavior due to his drug use and dishonesty, among other things. She doesn't want to turn her son against his father, but on the other hand, she doesn't want her son to emulate him either. What should she do?
DR. RUTHERFORD: I don't think she needs to tell her son to love his dad; that's really for him to work through. Her job here is to avoid saying negative remarks about her child's father.
If she is critical of the boy's father, it will backfire on her as the child will dig in and defend his father to the end. And he will likely also stop talking to her about his dad.
Instead, if she remains neutral, her son will feel freer to express both positive and negative feelings about his dad's behavior as he witnesses it and experiences the effects.
As the child gets older, he's likely to want talk to his mother about things he sees and experiences the father doing if he feels safe doing so with her. Her job is to be sympathetic to her son; as events unfold,she shouldn't ever deny what the father has done but should instead focus on being supportive of the son as he sorts out his relationship with his father.
MOLLY: When should she tell him the truth about his father?
DR. RUTHERFORD: The best time for that is when her son actually asks for the information. While the truth can very important for children to understand, the timing of divulging such information is just as important in terms of the child's age and if he's ready to deal with the information. He might not ask for this information until he is a teen, in his twenties, or even older. She should answer her son's questions about his father honestly and sensitively when they come while remembering that children do not necessarily need to know all of the sordid details about their parents' bad behavior.
MOLLY: What if the child witnesses some bad behavior, and reports back to his mom. For instance, "Daddy drinks a lot."
DR. RUTHERFORD: This is when it's important that you are honest with your child. Denying the child's perception of reality is not a good thing because it makes him doubt his own perceptions. If the child is 9 or 10 years old, the mother could answer, "Yeah, I think so too. He loves you very much but he is trying to deal with his problems."
When the child is a teenager, there's no denying what's going on. Kids are smart and observant so I think the important thing is to be honest. Negotiating your child's relationship with someone over whom you have no control can be challenging, but we do have control over our own behavior. This mom can do the best she can for her son by modeling good behavior herself, not talking badly about her ex-, listening to her son with a sympathetic ear when he needs to talk about his dad, and being available to support her son.


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It's been a busy month filled with get-togethers, Easter, house hunting & working. I've been feeling the best in my pregnancy so far which is good because I don't think I really have time right now to feel bad. I just ordered a maternity bathing suit which should arrive in a few days, right in time for triple digit weather. And we have only 17 weeks left to go! Aside from the general excitement of being pregnant, I'm now getting specifically excited to meet my daughter. I feel her moving constantly, continually getting stronger & bigger. Which has actually been kind of calming at times when I've felt stressed, because it's an instant reminder that there are more important things happening in my life. I imagine what her little face looks like, what color her hair will be, if she'll be silly & hyper like me or more thoughtful & studious like her dad. I wonder what it's going to be like to hold her, feed her, rock her back & forth, & how it'll be to meet my first blood relative. I know that last one might be an odd thought to some, but being adopted this whole experience of having my own child has come with extra feelings I wasn't expecting. I've often longed to meet someone, anyone I'm biologically related to. Just to once have the opportunity to maybe feel that connection or possibly see similarities. Something so many take for granted but something I've dreamt about. And now, finally, I'll have it. I'm getting two of the best gifts from my one little baby: she's making me a mother & she's taking the meaning of family to a whole other level.
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*K, this isn't actually on YouTube, since apparently the Jim Henson Co. and YouTube have never heard that parodies are "fair use." (Bastids. And now apparently MySpace took it down too.) Anyway, it's not easy being green. In fact, it's f***in' hard. Poor Kermit.
I don't know -- and I don't care -- if the rumors about Carl Lewis being gay are true, but I do know that it's impossible for anyone to look any gayer than he does in this video.
MaryAnne "ysabellabrave" is a "YouTube star." Mostly she just looks at the camera and sings. She has a nice voice and she obviously l-o-o-o-o-ves to be on camera; she's quite charming. I think this kind of song, up-tempo and a bit old-fashioned, is what she does best.
Who says baseball players aren't athletes?
*Our Dead Comedian of the Month is Richard Pryor, the G.O.A.T.
Besides Jimmy Cliff on "SNL," the only time I saw somebody play on TV and then immediately bought their record was when I saw the Stray Cats on "Fridays" in 1981. Guitar, stand-up acoustic bass, and like half a drum kit (played standing up!). I'd never seen anything like it. I went down to Tower the next day. Their album wasn't even out in America yet, so I bought the UK import. Good stuff.
*Speaking of looking gay, somebody combined "Star Trek" with Nine Inch Nails' "Closer" to make what is probably the greatest slash video of all time. (OK, it's actually the only slash video I've ever watched, but it's hella funny.)
Baseball pitcher hits batter, batter charges pitcher, fight ensues: it's a regrettable but commonplace occurrence in the sport. At least in America; the sequence may not always apply cross-culturally.


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is hosted by Tynga´s Reviews and is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!
I haven´t posted in a while about the books I bought or got as reviewer´s copy, but today I want to go back on track with Stacking The Shelves.
The first three I have already read and the reviews to them will come as soon as possible. The fourth one listed here, Angel of Storms, is the book I am currently reading (at the time where this post was written and published).
My bought books
The Obsession by Nora Roberts
Naomi Bowes lost her innocence the night she followed her father into the woods. In freeing the girl trapped in the root cellar, Naomi revealed the horrible extent of her father´s crimes and made him infamous. No matter how close she gets to happiness, she can´t outrun the sins of Thomas David Bowes. Now a successful photographer living under the name Naomi Carson, she has found a place that calls her, a rambling old house in need of repair, thousands of miles away from everything she´s ever known. Naomi wants to embrace the solitude, but the kindly residents of Sunrise Cove keep forcing her to open up – especially the determined Xander Keaton. Naomi can feel her defenses failing, and knows that the connection her new life offers is something she´s always secretly craved. But the sins of her father can become an obsession, and, as she´s learned time and again, her past is never more than a nightmare away.
Reviewer´s copy
Windfire by Lynn Raven
"You have the Heart of the Simurgh. Give it to me!"
Jessica DeLaney has not the slightest clue, what this damn good looking stranger with the name Shane Hayden wants from her, when he rumbles into the coffee shop in Las Vegas, where she works as waitress. Soon it begins to dawn on her that behind the amulet, she recently pawned, is a secret. And that she has maybe more links with the mysterious Shane than the missing heirloom.
Angel of Storms (Millenium´s Rule #2) by Trudi Canavan
Tyen is teaching mechanical magic at a school respected throughout the worlds. News arrives that the formidable ruler of all worlds, long believed to be dead, is back and enforcing his old laws – including the one forbidding schools of magic. As teachers and students flee, Tyen is left with no home and no purpose – except the promise he made to Vella, the sorcerer imprisoned in a book. Tyen must decide what he is willing to do to free her. After five years among the tapestry weavers of Schpeta, Rielle´s peaceful new life has been shattered by a local war. As defeat looms, the powerful Angel of Storms appears and invites Rielle to join the artisans of his celestial realm. But what will he require in return for this extraordinary offer?


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Sunday, 20 February 2011
run like a spirit by the castle walls..
I decided that i wanted to 'expland my reading horizons' in a trip to the library before Xmas, which therefore saw me choosing books out of my usual comfort zone..by the time i got to the end of the first chapter i was completely hooked on the simultaneous stories of Jess; a teacher from London whose confusing attack drives her to seek refuge at her sister's home in Wales, and the historical story of Celtic princess, Eigon, who shares a dark secret with Jess. The first few chapters really manage to capture the reader's interest in both of the main characters' stories.
Having never read a 'timeslip' novel before, i suppose the concept took a little getting used to in terms of stopping my cycnical side thinking "this would never happen; ghosts aren't real, it seems so realistic until the fairytale addition of ghosts etc" but once i let myself "fall into" the concept, i found myself quite engrossed in the two stories and the fear of the girls being caught by the respective followers / attackers did keep pages turning right up until the end..the ending was a little rushed, having been built up over 350 pages or so, i was a little disappointed that proportionately, not so much focus was given to the crescendo of events..and maybe it was a little 'fairytale', but it didn't spoil the enjoyment of the book for me..
has anyone else read any Barbara Erksine? i'd be interested to know whether your views are the same as others who have reviewed the book online, or not..
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I'm a huge fan of hers. I have read them all and I agree that the earlier ones are better but I still enjoyed this one. I would heartly recommend, Lady of Hay, Midnight is a Lonely Place & Child of the Phoenix. All of them set in different times. As I was looking at my bookcase I wanted to list them all, so perhaps I am biased.ReplyDelete
Kandi x
I haven't read anything by her but this sounds interesting. I quite like a good timeslip novel but good is the operative word - nothing worse than a bad one!ReplyDelete
I haven't read anything from her, but I find myself reading so little these days. I used to really enjoy it but there just isn't enough time these days, with reading all the blogs and working and everyhting :( Maybe once my dissertation work is over I will plunge right back into it. I have a list of books I already want to read, so I might add some Erskine on it, since you recommended it :)ReplyDelete
Oh I haven't even heard of her. Will keep an eye out for this one though. What are you going to read next? xReplyDelete


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Supporting the present
2017 is Seafarers UK's Centenary Year. To mark this, the charity is fundraising under the theme of 'Supporting Seafarers: Past, Present and Future'.
In representing the 'present', the charity is supporting an international port welfare project (see details below). It also aims to raise increased funds in support of its general welfare work for serving seafarers.
Supporting serving seafarers
Seafarers UK gives grants to organisations and projects that provide specialist welfare services to serving seafarers from the Merchant Navy, Royal Navy and Fishing Fleets. It does this in such areas as port welfare, advice, youth welfare, education and training.
A large number of those serving will be facing problems of very different kinds; long periods of separation from friends and family, extended periods of duty, fatigue, and working heavy machinery whilst being exposed to harsh weather. Such dangers and difficulties can lead to disability, depression, debt, relationship breakdown, homelessness or even death.
International Port Welfare Partnership – a Centenary project
The International Port Welfare Partnership project is designed to encourage the set-up of 'Welfare Boards', ensuring the well-being of seafarers is better supported when they come into port…Read case study
Help with accommodation for fishermen and Merchant Navy crews
In Stanley, in the Falkland Islands, ships and agents often have difficulty finding accommodation for fishermen and Merchant Navy crews. It is costly and sometimes none can be found at all. Seafarers UK therefore awarded Stanley Seamen's Mission a capital grant of £3,212 to help refurbish their demountable building – previously used for storage or for staff on secondment – and will now assist many seafarers for some years to come.
2017 is a very special year for Seafarers UK, so why not make it the year you do something special too and help us to support projects like the Stanley Seaman's Mission with a donation to our 'Serving Seafarers Centenary Appeal'.