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korg poly-61 vs korg poly800 vs korg dw-8000.
i have the dw-8000 . i like the wack sound i can make out of it . just had a poly 800 for free and its more fun than i tough.
i heard very little of the poly 61 but i like the sound. can someone compare it to one of the two others or both?

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Besides the medicines they dispense and the procedures they perform, physicians wield two more powerful tools for healing: their empathy and their confidence in their ability to provide relief. When they employ these powers in the exam room, physicians may kickstart a placebo response in patients. And a patient's belief that she will feel better can be an important spur to making it so.
There's no billing code for these medical powers, so one might well ask, are they real? A new study says they are and shows them at work in the brains of practicing physicians.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston devised a novel way to capture the mind-set of a physician treating a "patient" (who was, unknown to the physician-subjects, an actor) for a bout of experimentally induced pain.
Their study was published this week in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
The experiment used a "thermal pain stimulator," which delivered a spot of heat that ranged from uncomfortable to painful to the inner arm of 18 physician subjects. Researchers then demonstrated to the physician-subjects a device that, when used alongside the pain stimulator, could provide relief. (While the pain stimulator was real, the "analgesia" device was a fake: The researchers ensured that the subjects thought it would work by dialing down the pain stimulator when the painkilling device was being demonstrated.)


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November 20, 2005
Chopped (Turkey) Liver
Chopped Turkey Liver
1 turkey liver (it's in the giblets bag)
1 small onion, sliced
1 hard boiled egg
1 tablespoon oil or turkey fat
In a small pan, heat the fat. Add the onion and the liver and saute until the onions are brown and the liver is no longer pink. Remove to a cutting board. Add the egg and chop until a coarse paste forms.* Serve on crackers.
* Note: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make more chopped liver with other kinds of liver. We just thought it would be fun to use the liver they give you in the giblets bag.
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Hurrah! I've been looking for something fairly easy to do with turkey liver.ReplyDelete
- John N.November 28, 2006 9:41 AM
Very tasty. Don't rush! Let the onions get really sweet. Consider adding a splash of cognac; especially if you wish to refrigerate this.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 10:45 PM
I just tried this after several days of hesitation since I'd never made chopped liver. I added fresh thyme and a bit of mace and allspice. It's terrific and will become part of my Thanksgiving routine. Thanks!ReplyDelete
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Why We Can't Stop Talking About M.A.C.'s Pressed Pigment
I've always been a liquid eyeliner person. Eyeshadow palettes pile up in my vanity because they're pretty, not because they're often used. So I'm not sure what compelled me to sweep M.A.C.'s Pressed Pigment ($21) in Deeply Dashing across my lids one day. It looked like any other shimmering brown shadow, until it came to life on my lids with shades of brown ranging from tan to ruddy red with sparkles dancing across the color. It was love at first wear and I haven't touched my liquid liners since.
In the last month, celebrity makeup artists Lauren Andersen, Rachel Goodwin, and Molly Stern have all paused and asked, "What are you wearing on your lids?!" (Respectively they paint the lovely faces of Jessica Alba, Emma Stone, and Reese Witherspoon, so yes, I take them very, very seriously.) The pigment is subtle enough to wear alone during the day, or you can pack it on at night—with brown liner—for tons of sparkle. (And if brown isn't your thing, it comes in almost 20 colors, from blue to pink.) If you're thinking about buying a new product to see you through the holiday season, make it this one.


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Пермское государственное хореографическое училище
Perm State Ballet School
Welcome to the site of the Perm State Ballet School
Among our former students there are lot of brightest stars of Russian and world ballet: Nadezhda Pavlova, Olga Chenchikova, Lyubov Kunakova, Galina Shlyapina, Stanislav Isaev, Marat Daukaev, Nataliya Balakhnichova, Ekaterina Berezina, Tatyana Gurianova, Tatyana Predeina, Elena Kulagina, Nataliya Moiseeva, Vitaly Poleschuk and many, many others.
Former school graduates joined leading dance companies in Russia (Moscow, St. Peterburg, Perm, Chelyabinsk, Ekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk, Samara, Saratov, Rostov-na-Donu, Nijny Novgorod, Petrozavodsk) and abroad. Upon graduating from the College every young dancer receives some invitations. Practically all the dancers of the Perm Ballet Company are from the Perm Ballet school.
Our school is full of life . Early in June a lot of children till the entrance-hall. They want to receive this excellent profession — ballet dancer.


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A battle I've had. It took a lot of work, so you know... Enjoy it.
A Coalition unit, led by a captain. They stand ready to serve their Coalition against the pathectic Alliance, and have recently laid claim to this city.
An Alliance patrol, led by an officer. They, like the Coaltion, have laid claim to the city, and have operating around the area recently.
The Alliance make the first move, with two of their soldiers firing.
The orange vest gets a kill, whilst his sqaud-mate misses.
Meanwhile, these two units head back around the speeder, most likely heading for the open window. Their craftyness know's no bounds...
The Coalitions turn starts, with the captain and several troops opening fire. However, only the captain manages to hit and kill anything.
Whilst the other troops are firing (and missing) the Alliance troops, the demolition trooper and another trooper head past a crowd of rioting civilians and police officers trying to contain them in order to get a better vantage point.
The Alliance take their turn with the orange vest opening fire and missing. Behind him is the corpse of his squad-mate whom the Coaltion captain killed earlier.
The sniper, who instead of trying to get into the window as previously thought, has perched himself atop a skip (or dumpster) and opens fire. He misses.
Not wanting to expose himself any longer, the orange vest 'tactically' retreats behind the speeder with the officer. Bloody coward.
The Coalition move up once more, and attempt to open fire at close range.
The officer and one trooper succeed in taking out the orange vest and the trooper on either side of the officer. The other troops fail to even fire.
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So, I purchased, and assembled, this dual extruder:
http://store.quintessentialuniversalbui ... product=19
Got the 24 volt version and ordered stepper motors from them too. This is the page with stepper motors which look like the ones I received:
http://store.quintessentialuniversalbui ... product=46
Am assuming, with the RigidBot extruder, that it operates on 24Volt. Prior to me hooking this up, any idea if will have a problem?
Far as mounting, looks like can pretty mount it fairly easy, with some minor modifications to the "universal" mounting plate it came with.
Not quite sure how to wire it up yet, but will figure that out after have the RigidBot fully assembled (with stock extruder) so can take measurements and measure voltages.


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How to Obtain a Minnesota Driver's License
- As an international student, you must pass a knowledge test, a vision test, and a road test. This is true even if you have a valid driver's license from your home country. The knowledge test contains multiple choice and true or false questions that evaluate your knowledge and understanding of Minnesota traffic laws and road signs. To prepare for the knowledge test, you need to study the Minnesota Driver's Manual (Class D) which can be found online or can be picked up at the examination station.
- You will not be eligible to receive your Minnesota driver's license until you have presented all other driver's licenses and Minnesota identification cards in your possession to the Department of Public Safety.
- You must also present proper identification when you apply for an instruction permit, driver's license, or state identification card. Proper Identification verifies your first, middle, and last name, and your date of birth to take the knowledge and road tests. Proper Identification includes Minnesota instruction permit, identification card, and passport.
- After obtaining the driving permit, you will need to take the road test.
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Motorola's got good news for all eight female Boost mobile users out there who want, nay, yearn for a cellphone that was specifically designed for girls. The i835 takes all of the focus group-tested assumptions about what women want and throw them into a cellphone that looks like it was designed in 1996. The girl-friendly features include its floral design that just totally matches your purse's color and girly wallpapers (one's named "Sweet Lilac"... sweets for a sweet, I suppose). Unofficially, I hear the i835's personality changes once a month for a few days, tearing men apart for no reason.
Companies seem to have a, well, hard-on, for releasing girl-friendly gadgets. Does this pandering work for you gals?
Silly me, assuming we have female readers.
Motorola i835 Launches on Boost Mobile [SlashPhone.com]


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The myth of Lech Walesa
Poland, which is a country that I come from, does not happen to be mentioned in the frontlines of the newspapers or in the news on television very often. We are rather not in the centre of the worlds attention. There are not too many persons of polish nationality who achieved worldwide recognition either. However, there are two personalities who managed to do otherwise. They are the deceased John Paul II and former polish president Lech Walesa. In my article I will present the latter.
Lech Walesa achieved wide popularity being the leader of a massive anti-government, working class movement in the communist period. He was established as an icon of defiance against totalitarian socialist regime, frequently portrayed as warrior fighting for social justice, and above of all, someone who vastly contributed to the collapse of the communist system in the eastern Europe To this day, he is considered by many to be a man of great courage and a very important figure of the 20th century.
However, this established and commonly acknowledged image doesnt actually reflect the truth. The reality is that the mighty Union leader was in fact a collaborator of the communist secret service. What is more, in the early period of fresh polish democracy, he allowed his supposed enemies to remain in the political system. Not to mention his conceit and terrible manners.
What is striking is that he is still considered in every corner of the world to be someone of a hero, and people simply do not realize that this is just a myth. A kind of ideal, a false image created by the media. The question is, will it ever change? Will the truth ever manage to emerge and see the light?


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Two young siblings reported missing on New York's Long Island died Sunday after their fully clothed bodies were pulled from the black waters of a neighbor's pool in 50-degree temperatures, police said.
Police received a 911 call at about 3:30 p.m. from a mother reporting that her 5-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter disappeared from their home in Central Islip, said Detective Sgt. Edward Fandrey of the Suffolk County police homicide squad. While searching the neighborhood, an officer spotted a shoe floating in a next-door neighbor's aboveground pool, which was uncovered and contained blackish water, Fandrey said.
Officers jumped into the 4-foot-deep pool and discovered the unconscious bodies of Ralph Knowles and Sharon Knowles. The brother and sister were taken to Southside Hospital, where efforts to resuscitate them failed, Fandrey said.
The pool is surrounded by a deck. Both are sunken into the ground and surrounded by a low, wooden fence.
Fandrey said the pool's owner had been cited by the town for improper fencing.
"The exposed side of the stockade fence was facing out, instead of the smooth side," he said, adding that the slats made it easier to climb over the shared fence.
Telephone calls to numbers listed for the addresses of the victims and the pool's owner went unanswered Sunday night.
The home where the children lived is owned by a nonprofit that provides housing to homeless families, Newsday reported.
The children's uncle, Henry Valentine, 32, of Jamaica, Queens, told the newspaper that the childrens' mother, whom he identified as Tia Knowles, was "devastated."
"She's not doing good at all," he said.
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January 8, 2006
John N. Fox, Jr., chairman of the Wabash College Presidential Search Committee, has announced the names of three finalists in the search for the 15th president of the liberal arts college for men founded in 1832. Current President Andrew T. Ford announced last May his decision to step down in June 2006.
Dr. Patrick White, Dr. David Paris, and Dr. Patrick Keef are finalists to replace Ford and will interview on campus during the month of January. The Wabash College Board of Trustees will will make a decision to elect a new president on Saturday, January 28 at its regularly scheduled winter meeting. The Board has the option of electing one of the three finalists to succeed Ford, or ask the search committee to continue its efforts.
"In addition to the search committee's two extensive interviews with these candidates, we have had many conversations with individuals who have worked with them and know them well," said Fox. "There is a strong consensus within the committee that each of these candidates is capable of providing effective leadership for Wabash College."
Dr. Patrick E. White has served as Vice President and Dean of Faculty at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, since 2002, and as the Associate Dean of Faculty from 1988 to 2002, and is Professor of English. He graduated with honors from the University of Chicago in 1971, and earned his master's and Ph.D. in English and American Literature from the University of Iowa.
Dr. David C. Paris is the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Hamilton College, a position he has held since 2001. David previously served as Acting Dean in 2000-2001, Associate Dean from 1997 to 2000, and Chairman of the Department of Government from 1984 to 1994. He is a 1971 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Hamilton College. Dr. Paris earned his master's and Ph.D. in Political Science from Syracuse University.
Dr. Patrick W. Keef is the Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Mathematics at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, a position he has held since 1996. He served as Associate Dean of the Faculty from 1995 to 1996, and was Acting Chief Administrative Officer during a presidential leave during the fall semester of 1999. Dr. Keef earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Oregon, and his master's degree and Ph.D. in mathematics from Princeton University with a specialty in Abelian group theory.


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Seems like if there's a connection to Mexican/Black/Whites only/Asian and or whatever flavor of human in jail.. in jail.. they could create a mercenary army perhaps...
Mormons... you mean the Moneymons...
millions (that's w/an m) offshore bank accounts could theoretically take all the money from the US banks and poof!? no more economy? ugh oh.. Utah's Mormoncentric NSA may be reading this I"m out!
The Mormons aren't going to kill us.
For one thing, they're a minority. They are looked upon as insane by most Christians. They do not wish to call attention to themselves as a violent sect. And they are not growing at any appreciable rate, in spite of their ludicrous claims.
And "gentiles," to a Mormon, means anyone not a Mormon. Therefore, saying that those who do not believe will be smitten by gentiles means by non-Mormons. There's this weird concept in Mormonism involving the idea of Native Americans being descended from Jews. The bad Jews were black and the good Jews were white and delightsome. These are the actors in the Mormon drama. There is a belief that the dark-skinned Jews survived the wars between the groups and as they become Mormons they will become white and delightsome, too. Similarly, among some, there is this idea that the Mormons are becoming more Jewish. I know, right?
So, to the dismay of actual Jews, the Mormons refer to non-Mormons as gentiles. Maybe there was some logic in what I wrote above, maybe not.
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QCAD has a new web site!
In the midst of the major QCAD 3 update (which is still ongoing), we were forced by our web space provider to update to a new server system which broke some major parts of our web site.
We took this as an opportunity to update our web site and in the process make it easier to keep it up to date. As a result, there are some changes and improvements you may notice:
- We have a new forum which finally allows for attachments. The contents and user accounts of the old forum have been ported to the new forum.
- The online shop was updated to a more modern and simpler system. We are no longer using Zen Cart but PrestaShop instead. All existing user accounts remain the same.
- The rest of the web site is now based on Joomla. This will allow us to update and add contents more easily and as a result more frequently.
- There is now a simple blog (you are looking at it). This blog will be the primary platform to write about what is currently happening with QCAD and related technologies.
I'm looking forward to use this new web platform to take QCAD to yet another level!


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Remember this color palette for my digital Christmas cards? Well I'm almost ready to show the collection that goes with it. There will be six total in this collection and I'm just hammering out some of the finer details. Be sure to check back next week as I reveal the other five digital Christmas cards.
As always these and many other digital Christmas card collections will be available to download in .psd format directly from my website. For those who don't have Photoshop you can still order a flattened .jpg file from me. Simply follow the directions on my website, email me the photos you wish to be used, and then once the template is completed you can print at the location of your choice.
I'm hoping to release a new collection each week during the month of October. What color schemes or styles would you like to see.


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Photosoon is a full responsive and super clean under construction page and it's compatible with Retina Display.
It was made to be simple in use.
A simple and clean countdown timer is always a great feature to have if you are committed to a deadline. You can also start to build up your users base giving them a subscribe area, so they can get updated when your site is ready to go live.
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A four-time member of the Athletic Director's Honor Roll... appeared in 10 of the 11 games for the Golden Eagles in his sophomore year... ran the ball 46 times for 155 yards and two touchdowns... had seven receptions for 46 yards... made 6 tackles.
AT TECH (IN 2012): Played in 10 of 11 games for Tech in his second year on the team... 155 yards on 46 carries for the season... scoring a touchdown against North Greenville on Sept. 6, and another against SEMO on Sept. 22... had seven receptions for 46 yards... 201 all-purpose yards.
(In 2011): Saw action in all 11 games as a true freshman for the Golden Eagles...logged five rushing yards on one play on Nov. 19 in Tech's game against Austin Peay to clinch the OVC title.
BEFORE TECH: Stephen was a three-year standout at Cookeville High School, serving as team captain as a senior on his way to being named District 6 Class 6A Most Valuable Player. An honors student, he was named to the Herald-Citizen All-Upper Cumberland first-team, and was voted by his team as the Most Valuable Offensive Player. He also received the prestigious Cav Award. As a senior, he rushed for 1,292 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 6.5 yards per try. He also has 202 receiving yards and two touchdowns, 16 punt returns for 205 yards and 15 kick returns for 238 yards. On defense, he had 36 total tackles and three interceptions.
PERSONAL: The son of Barry and Sharla Bush...birthdate is March 3, 1993...full name is James Stephen Walker Bush...majoring in basic business.


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The state religion of Morocco is Islam, so it took real guts to establish a Council of Ex-Muslims in that country Imad Iddine Habib was awesomely courageous to do so.
What followed next was predictable. Under the yoke of Islam, shaking yourself free of superstition is a crime punishable by death. So Morocco's High Council of Ulemas has issued a fatwa decreeing the death penalty for Moroccans who leave Islam. I wonder who might be subject to that? Imad Iddine Habib, of course.
The state police have come looking for him, but Imad Iddine Habib has gone into hiding. There will be more news to come on this subject, I'm sure…although you know that people will be trying to shush the media on religion-sponsored terrorism, silencing the revelation of the evil committed because it's all about religion.
How dare you condemn the attempted murder of a man because he does not share your faith? That's Islamophobia!


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This is a morbid post, but I have to do it! The other night while perusing my feed reader, I saw this article from the Annals of Epidemiology. (yeah, I have scientific journals in my feed reader – how else is a gal supposed to keep up with the medical literature for work! :-))
I was ecstatic to see this because it presents research around something that I and my mother have talked about for years now. As we look at the dates of death in our family trees, we seemed to have seen a pattern of people dying around their birthdays. I was fascinated that a research group has set out to examine this on a large-scale basis.
Here's the overview of the research this team from the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine in Zurich. (you can look more closely at the article here)
Why did they do this research? Whether or not deaths occur more frequently around birthdays has been a controversial for 40 years. Some research on suicides has shown there is a relationship; some has shown there is not. Some research on cancer deaths has also had mixed results. The problem has been though that all of these studies have looked at small groups of people or had flaws in how the research was conducted. This research team has access to a very large database of deaths, so wanted to study it and see if they observed a relationship.
Who did they study? They used a Swiss database of computerized death records that spanned 1969-2008. Excluding infants less than 1 year of age and people who were born or died on February 29th, they had 2,380,997 deaths of all causes to examine. Wow.
What did they find out? When looking at all the deaths, they saw that there was a peak in the data set for deaths that occurred the same day as the person's birthday. The "peak" was statistically significant (e.g. higher than you would expect to occur on average). Deaths from all cause occurred almost 14% more often on the person's birthday than any other time of the year. This was pretty much the case for both men and women. Taking suicides out of the equation and looking at only natural causes (because people make conscious decisions about when to commit suicide and may or may not purposefully do it around their birthday), the effect was still significant. Deaths on the person's birthday occurred 18.6% more often than other times of the year in cardiovascular disease, and in women with cerebrovascular disease 21.5% more often than any other time of the year. In cancer, death occurred 10.8% more often on birthdays than any other time of the year. Significant excesses of death on birthdays were also found for deaths from accidents (vehicular + falls) and endocrine diseases.
What does it mean? It means be careful around your birthday! Nah, seriously, it confirms what my mother and I have suspected for several years now. Admittedly, I don't think I've seen too many cases of death ON the birthday, but usually somewhere AROUND the birthday. Of course, all research has its limitations, so it will remain to be seen if others reproduce these findings. For example, there are properties of the data set that may sway the results — when the exact date of death is not known, it is not uncommon to put the 1st or 15th of the month. If the the exact date of birth is not known, it is not uncommon to put the same date as the date of death. In this study, the investigators were aware of these trends and did adjust for it. I find it fascinating nevertheless.
To quote a line from Randy Quaid in Independence Day when the television is showing the alien invasions around the world:
Good God! I've been sayin' it. I've been sayin' it for ten **** years. Ain't I been sayin' it, Miguel? Yeah, I've been sayin' it.
Minus the *expletive deleted,* that was precisely my reaction reading this study! Case in point, my ancestor Rufus Tannahill McNair. According to his headstone he was born June 11, 1823 and died June 11, 1910. I was always a suspicious of those two dates; a little *too* convenient and I suspect it was a case as described above – they didn't really know his birth date. But, I do have plenty of other family members that did die around their birthdays. Hmm.. I should run a report in my database and see if I see any observable trends or if I'm just making it up.
I'm in total MPH geekdom right now applying this epidemiological study to genealogy research. Kewl. 🙂


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The Monster anime was 74 episodes. That's not just "a season or two". And the anime was quite faithful to the manga, without filler. Of course those are half hour episodes, but there's still plenty of material for a good run here.
I can't think of a better manga to adapt to live-action, although they'd probably have to tone down the way story is told because Japanese people tend to like theatrical presentations, which usually don't work as well if the show is supposed to be set in the present day.The only thing that's nagging the back of my head is that I bet this is going to be another case of them doing something like changing the main character's name to Ken Tinman so they can cast a big name (or not even that, actually) white actor instead of a Japanese guy. Then Asians make a fuss about it within their own circle of organizations, newpapers and cable channels nobody cares about and a bunch of people talk about how apparently that's not important.Sorry if bringing that up makes anyone uncomfortable, it's just something that always bothers me whenever the west decides to "adapt" stories.


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The Construction Department offices are located in the Engineering Building on the western edge of the SIUE campus. The nearly state of the art building was completed in the spring of 2000 and has since been expanded twice. This facility contains smart classrooms, laboratory space, computer labs, an auditorium, and faculty offices.
The Mission of the Department of Construction is to prepare its students to assume positions leading to increasing managerial responsibility in a wide variety of firms and agencies which plan and execute construction projects.
The objective of the Department of Construction is to provide graduates with the engineering and business knowledge and skills necessary to coordinate the multifaceted aspects of the construction industry.
The construction program is accredited with the American Council for Construction Education.


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This is not the first bone conduction hearing aid on the market, but the SoundBite is the first that does not require surgery, is easily removable, and you put it in your mouth.
How does it work? The device that is put in your mouth helps one hear through vibrations that is picked up by a microphone fitted in the "bad" ear. This gives the hearing aid user the sense that they can hear with both ears.
The SoundBite device is ideal for patients who are deaf in one ear. In other words, as long as one has near-normal hearing in one ear, and they don't have bilateral or hearing loss in both ears, this will work.
In the U.S. alone, there are 36 million adults with some type of hearing loss.
Although SoundBite is FDA approved, it is not covered by all insurance companies, unfortunately.


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Facilities, Equipment & Conduct Policies
The library meets ADA requirements for handicapped accessibility. However, special delivery of books will be made to those individuals who cannot, for physical reasons, get to the library and wish to have books or any other library items delivered to them. Individuals must call the library and special arrangements will be made for delivery.
Adopted by the Board of Directors of the Kalona Public Library on May 1, 1990.
Revised and approved: 4/27/01, 10/11/05, 5/9/06, 05/08/07, 6/12/07, 5/10/11
3.01 Fax Policy
[a] Public and Staff
1. Fax requests will be accepted from the public. The library neither serves in place of, nor wishes to compete with, any local fax business.
2. City of Kalona staff may use the fax for city business matters at no charge.
[b] Charges for Public Use
1. The customer will be charged for each page being sent or received.
2. If a staff member requests information that is non-library or non work related, the staff member will
be charged, as a customer, for each page being sent or received.
[c] Fee Schedule
1. SENDING: Continental United States : First page = $2.75; each additional page = $1.00
International, Alaska, Hawaii : First page = $5.00; each additional page = $1.00
2. RECEIVING pages : each page = $1.00
Approved : 1993; 9/1996, 10/2005; 5/2011
3.02 Equipment Use Approved 10/2005; revised and approved 6/2007, 5/2012
[1] Copy Machine Posted at the copy machine is the following notice: The copyright law of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The person using this equipment is liable for any infringement.
[a] Any person wishing to use the copy machine must check at the circulation desk first
[b] There is a limit of 10 copies
[c] Charges for copies are:
· $.15 per copy (8 ½ x 11")/ $.25 front & back
· $.20 legal size (8 ½ x 14")/ $.35 front & back
· $.50 larger size copy (11 x 17")/ $.75 front & back
[d] Pay for copies at the desk
[2] Microfilm Reader/Printer
A Minolta MS-6000 microfilm reader/printer is available for the public. The Kalona News, starting from Nov. 19, 1891, is the only microfilm available for use with the reader/printer.
[a] Patrons wishing to look at microfilm need to check at the circulation desk first.
[b] A librarian will help get the film loaded and explain how the machine works. Copies can be made for $.25 a page.
3.03 Program Room and Study Room
[1] The purpose of the Velma Skola Program Room and the study room is to provide space for library and community programs and events, to fulfill the library's role as a community center where the public can attend informational, educational and cultural events and to champion the principle of intellectual freedom by providing a forum for the free exchange of ideas.
[2]. The Velma Skola Program Room seats 80 (non-table) and the study room seats 6. When the rooms are not in use for library or library co-sponsored activities the rooms are available to the city of Kalona, non-profit organizations (defined as those entities granted tax-exempt status by the IRS under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code), non-profit citizen's groups (contact information required), for-profit groups, businesses or fee based programs (up to the discretion of the director), and educational groups or programs.
[3] Use of the program or study room in no way implies library endorsement of ideas expressed in the programs or of the aims and goals of the organizations using the facilities. In case a question is raised as to the objectives and activities of any organization, group, or individual requesting use of the room, the Library Board shall be the final authority in granting or refusing permission for the use of the rooms. Organizations may not advertise the use of the library facility in any way that implies sponsorship by the library other than to indicate the name and address of the facility.
[4] Patrons wishing to use the program room or study room must contact the library to schedule a meeting or program no more than six (6) months in advance. An application (form 7.09) including the name and address of a contact person will be required. It is the responsibility of each organization to notify the library if the contact person changes. Responsible group supervision is to be provided during room use. Anyone under the age of 18 must have an adult co-sign the application; adult supervision must be provided during program room use.
[5] All organizations must take reasonable precautions to avoid damage of equipment, furnishings, floor cover and other library property. The library reserves the right to require a damage deposit from users. Any broken or damaged materials and/or furnishings must be replaced by the organization contracted to use the room or a replacement fee will be assessed to those using the room.
[6] Long term storage of equipment or materials is not allowed. No materials of any type may be attached to walls or doors without permission.
[7] Any group using the kitchen area will make sure the kitchen is clean when the program is done.
[8] Programs held in the rooms must not disrupt the general service of the library. Noise and conduct is expected to be kept to a level that will not disrupt general patrons in the library. The library reserves the right to cancel the use of rooms at any time.
[9] Rooms are available Monday through Saturday during scheduled open hours, when not in library use. Contact the library to reserve a room. There is no fee for the use of the study room. Fees for use of the Skola Room are:
· City of Kalona: no charge
· Educational groups or educational programs for the public: no charge if room left in original condition. Will be charged for labor and materials if room is damaged or extraordinary room clean up is required.
· Non-profit groups or organizations/ non fee based programs/political committees: $5.00 per hour or partial hour
· For profit groups/fee based programs: $25 per hour or partial hour
· Audio/visual equipment: $5 per program
· Kitchen use: $25 per program; $50.00 damage deposit (will be returned upon a satisfactory inspection)
[10] If by prior arrangement, at least one week in advance and dependent upon availability of staff, a meeting or program is scheduled to begin before the library opens (9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday) or extend after the evening closing time (8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday) an additional charge of $25 per hour will be made. Arrangements will need to be made concerning the security of the library and available staff person. The program room is not available Friday after 5:00 p.m., Saturday after 3:00 p.m. or Sunday.
[11] The program room is designed for flexible set up. Users anticipating certain room set up needs may change the room themselves and return it to the prior set up.
[12] Reservation of equipment must be made at least one (1) week prior to room use. Reservation of the kitchen used in conjunction with the program room will need to be made at least one (1) week prior to room use.
[13] The library reserves the right to revoke permission to use the program or study room if the scheduled room is needed for library purposes. Every attempt will be made to find an acceptable alternate time.
[14] The library is a smoke free facility.
Approved by the Kalona Public Library Board of Trustees 1/11/2005
Revised and approved: 10/11/05, 5/9/06, 6/12/07; 7/8/08; 5/10/2011
As a public service, the library provides limited space for the exhibit of art, the distribution of leaflets and other printed material not generated by the library itself, the posting of announcements of meetings and cultural events that are open to the public and the display of materials or collections. The existence of a particular viewpoint in any of these spaces is an expression of the library's policy of intellectual freedom, not an endorsement of the particular point of view.
Materials which constitute advertising for a business will not be accepted for any of the spaces.
[1] Bulletin Boards
[a] Community Bulletin Boards: The lobby of the library contains a bulletin board for display of information by nonprofit organizations for civic, educational, charitable, or cultural activities or events. Community meeting announcements and community cultural events may also be displayed. No commercial or business notices, garage or other sale signs will be posted.
In order to avoid the appearance of an endorsement of a candidate for public office, the library will not post posters or other materials that advocate voting for, or support of, particular candidates. However, notices of political events, meetings, or activities may be posted, subject to space limitations.
A section shall be available for non-profit and/or public services that are of interest to the general public and provide information about sources of help for the community; such as non-profit referral organizations, educational opportunities, and government assistance notices.
Persons wanting a sign posted should leave it at the circulation desk for the library staff to post. Materials are posted as space permits, no larger than 11"x17". All signs will be stamped, dated and initialed. Because of space limitations, the library cannot guarantee that all eligible posters will be displayed.
The library shall remove all outdated signs (or after 3 months), any sign found to be posted in violation of the procedure outlined herein, and any sign or poster not in compliance with the above.
[2] Displays and Exhibits
[a] As an educational and cultural institution, the Kalona Public Library welcomes displays and exhibits of interest, information, and enlightenment to the community. Displays of handiwork, historical material, nature study, artwork, or any other material deemed of general interest may be exhibited. The director shall accept or reject material offered for display based on library selection policies. All displays and exhibits are to be approved prior to set-up.
· Displays and exhibits are to be presented in an equitable basis, regardless of beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting space.
· Religious and political exhibits and displays are permissible for informational purposes; displays that proselytize for a single point of view will not be permitted.
· Displays and exhibits may not involve the sale, advertisement, solicitation or promotion of commercial products. This provision does not exclude sponsored exhibits, approved art exhibits, exhibits primarily informational in content, or exhibits containing advertising involving a variety of beneficiaries.
[b] The library assumes no responsibility for the preservation or protection, and no liability for possible damage or theft of any item displayed or exhibited. All items placed in the library are there at the owner's risk. The owner must sign a release (form 7.04 : Display and Exhibit Release) before any item can be placed in the library.
[3] Display Case: The library has one built-in display case near the front entrance that may be used for exhibiting library or patron's collections. This may be reserved for a maximum of one-month when not needed by the library. Requests for use of the case should be made to the library director, requests will be considered on a first-come basis. The requesting organization is responsible for the timely set-up and takedown of any display.
[4] Exhibits:
[a] Artwork: Artists interested in displaying their artwork should contact the library director. Exhibits will be chosen on a first-come basis. There is limited wall space available for displays, but artists may display their artwork for a period of one month. The artist will be responsible for setting up his or her own artwork, arranging, and dismantling the exhibit. The exhibit owner supplies materials necessary to hang an exhibit. The library will not charge for the right to display artwork. Any art work may be sold during the exhibit but 25% of the proceeds will go to the Library Foundation. The presentation of any artwork does not imply an endorsement of the exhibit by the Kalona Public Library, its Trustees, or its staff.
Approved 1/11/2005
Revised and approved: 10/11/05; 6/12/07; 7/8/08
3.05 Conduct in the Library (approved 12/10/2007; amended 6/8/10, 6/8/13, 1/14/14)
The purpose of the Conduct Policy is to provide a safe and pleasant environment for all library patrons. It also ensures access to library facilities, the safety of users and staff, and the protection of the library collection, equipment and facility.
Patrons have the responsibility to use the library in a manner that does not interfere with the rights of other individuals to use library materials, resources and services; does not limit the ability of library staff to conduct library business; and does not threaten the secure and comfortable environment of the library or those using the library.
Prohibited conduct includes any illegal activity and may include, but is not limited to, the following:
[1] Access: Impeding access to library resources, premises, or an area of the premises, or blocking access to library materials for extended periods of time
[a] Leaving animals, bicycles or personal items in library entrances or walkways
[b] Entering the non-public or locked areas, unless accompanied by a staff member or through prior authorization from a staff member
[2] Animals: Bringing animals into the library, except those trained to assist individuals with disabilities, or authorized by the Director or designee
[3] Audio: Using personal electronic devices, either with or without earphones, at a level that disrupts library operations.
[a]Patrons should set cell phones to silent or vibrate. Cell phone conversations should be conducted either in the front entry or in the study room. Patrons will be reminded of the policy and asked to move to the front entry or the study room if phone conversations are not quiet or brief.
[4] Behavior:
[a] Behaving in a loud, boisterous or disruptive manner that is not solely caused by a disability
[b] Any behavior that endangers or could endanger the safety or health of patrons
[c] Willfully annoying, harassing, or threatening another person
(Harassment is defined as any action taken or situation created intentionally to produce psychological or physical discomfort, embarrassment, or ridicule. Harassment is characterized by requests for sexual contact, unwelcome physical advances, or conduct (verbal or physical) of a nature that is intimidating, demeaning, hostile, offensive, or potentially dangerous to self or others.)
[5] Unattended Children: The safety of children on library premises is a serious concern of the library staff. However, the responsibility for the safety and behavior of children on library premises rests with the parent, guardian or responsible childcare provider and not with library staff. The following guidelines apply to the conduct of children under age 9:
[a] In most cases, a child who is violating the Conduct in the Library policy will be given one warning. If a child does not modify his/her behavior after one warning, the parent, guardian or responsible child care provider may be asked to remove the child from library premises.
[b] If a child is violating the Conduct in the Library policy and is not attended by a parent, guardian or responsible child care provider, a library staff member will ask the child to modify his/her behavior and will be given one warning. If a child does not modify his/her behavior after one warning, the child will be asked to leave the library premises. An attempt may be made to notify the parent, guardian or responsible child care provider.
[c] If the library is closing and parents have not picked up their child/children, the Washington County Safety Center (319-653-2107) may be called.
[d] The library will assume no responsibility for children left unattended on library premises.
[6] Damages: Using library areas, furniture or equipment for other than their designated use
[a] Any theft, vandalism, or the deliberate destruction of library materials, property, or the personal property of other patrons or staff members.
[b] Maliciously accessing, altering, deleting, damaging, or destroying any computers, peripherals, computer systems, networks, computer programs or data.
[c] Parents can be liable for damage done by a child under the age of eighteen
[7] Food/Beverages: Eating and drinking, if done responsibly, is allowed throughout the library.
[a] Consuming food or beverages in such a way that could damage the library building, materials or furniture is not permitted
[b] Food and beverages are not permitted at or near library equipment
[8] Restrooms: Using the restroom facilities for bathing or washing clothing
[9] Tobacco/Alcohol: Consuming alcohol or controlled substances, being intoxicated, smoking, or using tobacco products on library premises
Enforcement of these rules may take the form of any of the following actions, depending upon the severity of the misconduct which will be determined by the staff on duty at the time
[1] Patrons who engage in misconduct will be given one warning and asked to behave in an appropriate manner. Patrons who do not modify their behavior after one warning will be asked to leave the library for the rest of the day.
[2] Patrons who engage in misconduct that in the judgment of a staff member is extreme, will be ordered to leave the building immediately. If necessary, the library senior staff member on duty will call the Washington County Sheriff.
[3] Patrons who engage in misconduct in more than one instance will be warned by the staff member on duty that they will not be allowed to enter the building if the behavior continues. If a correction is not made, they may be barred from the library for a period of one week to one year, depending on the nature of the misconduct, the extent of damage or disruption caused by infractions of library policies and other relevant circumstances.
3.06 Proctoring Examinations
The Kalona Public Library does not charge to proctor examinations. The student is responsible for making arrangements to take the test. The arrangements include: calling the library to see if the test has arrived, scheduling a time to take the examination, reserving the study room, and reserving any special equipment such as audio, video or lap-top computer that will be needed to take the exam.
The exam should arrive with a postage-paid envelope in which it will be returned, or the student must provide stamps for mailing. If stamps or envelopes are not provided, the student must reimburse the library for the envelope and postage costs. The student will be charged the regular fees for any examination that requires computer printing, photocopying, or faxing.
The library will adhere to the test-taking guidelines set forth by the institution. The proctor cannot be with the student who is taking the exam, but the librarian will observe the student while performing other tasks and assisting other patrons. Exams must be completed 15 minutes before the library closes.
Approved: June 9, 2009
3.07 Registered Sex Offenders (against a minor)
[1] The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the library is in compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 692A that excludes registered sex offenders convicted of offenses against minors from public libraries. Sex offenders convicted of a sex offense against a minor shall not be present upon the real property of the public library and they shall not loiter within three hundred feet of the real property boundary of the public library. The Code provides an exception to this prohibition if the library administrator provides written permission.
[2] The Library Director will not give written permission for registered sex offenders convicted of sex offenses against minors to be in the library. This decision can be appealed to the Library Board of Trustees. The issuance of a library card at any time is NOT permission to enter the library.
[3] Registered sex offenders convicted of sex offenses against minors may be eligible for some library services. They may receive information via telephone or online. They may register for a card directly with the Director, or her designee, and make arrangements for a person of their choosing to select, check-out, and return materials using that card. They may use that card to access the Library's online materials or databases.
[4] Violations of this policy will be immediately reported to law enforcement, and violators will lose all library privileges. Violators will be subject to prosecution for violation of the Iowa Code.
[5] Attendance at Open Public Meetings: Sex offenders convicted of sex offenses against minors wishing to apply for written permission to attend an open public meeting at the library must submit a written request to the Library Director.
[6] Library as a polling location: State law provides for an exemption for the purpose of voting. Persons prohibited from being on library property will be allowed on library property solely for the period of time reasonably necessary to exercise the right to vote in a public election if the library is named a designated polling location.
[7] Reinstatement: Privileges may be restored to any offender whose name has been removed from the Sex Offender Registry upon written proof of said removal. Proof may include presentation of a copy of the written notice of removal. Removal must be verified by a search of the Sex Offender Registry completed by authorized library personnel. Library personnel will have up to 3 business days to verify said removal from the registry. Upon verification all rights will be reinstated.
Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees: 12/8/09
Revised and approved: 6/11/18
3.08 Security Camera Policy
The Kalona Public Library strives to maintain a safe and secure environment for its staff and patrons. In pursuit of this objective, selected public areas of the library premises are under video surveillance and recording. Signage will be posted at the library entrance at all times, disclosing this activity.
Video cameras shall not be positioned in areas where there is a reasonable expectation of personal privacy.
Images from the Library security system are stored digitally on hardware in the Library. It is the intent of the Library to retain all recorded images for a minimum of 14 days, or until image capacity of the system is reached. Then, the oldest stored image will be automatically deleted by system software to make room for new images.
When an incident occurs on Library premises:
–Video image recordings will be used to identify the person or persons responsible for Library policy violations, criminal activity, or actions considered disruptive to normal Library operations.
–Video records may be used to assist law enforcement agencies in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
–Video recordings of incident can be retained and reviewed as long as considered necessary by the Library Director or the Washington County Sheriff.
–Images may be shared with other Library staff to identify person(s) suspended from Library property and to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Board approved: 6/10/14


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Terry Waters, a retired Alabama Power Co. executive and local civic leader, has been named senior executive director of workforce and economic development for the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.
Terry Waters, a retired Alabama Power Co. executive and local civic leader, has been named senior executive director of workforce and economic development for the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.
Waters, 64, of Tuscaloosa, will start his new job on Tuesday.
He said Thursday during a telephone interview that his job will have two components — working with the state's new and existing industries to help ensure they have the qualified and trained workers they need and working with the state's two-year community colleges to promote Alabama's economic development by helping to develop the skilled and competent workforce.
The Department of Postsecondary Education oversees the state's 24 two-year community colleges that offer technical training and Marion Military Institute, a two-year military college. The community colleges offer 152 technical training programs in such things as automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, aviation maintenance and renewable energy.
Waters had a 38-year career with Alabama Power, including 15 years as head of its Western Division, based in Tuscaloosa. He retired in 2010 as senior vice president for marketing and customer service, working at the company's headquarters in Birmingham.
During his career with Alabama Power, Waters served as chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority, which recruits new industries.
He also served as chairman of the state's Region 3 Workforce Development Council and chaired the workforce development unit of the state's Rural Action Commission for Region 3.
After Waters retired from Alabama Power, the chamber of commerce's board of directors asked him to serve as its interim president, following the retirement of longtime chamber President Johnnie Aycock.
A few months later, the April 27, 2011, tornado hit Tuscaloosa, destroying or heavily damaging about 12 percent of the city. Hundreds of businesses were destroyed, dislocated or heavily damaged, and Waters and his chamber staff found themselves leading efforts to get businesses back in operation.
Mark Heinrich, chancellor of the community college system and former president of the system's Shelton State Community College, said in a statement: "Terry was my obvious choice for this position. I have worked closely with him for several years, and his background eminently qualifies him for this new assignment. He will be a valuable asset to the department as we establish an effective organizational structure and new initiatives for workforce and economic development."
Waters said he would have offices in Montgomery and Tuscaloosa but expected to travel throughout the state to work with the community colleges and industries on workforce development.


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So many of the series' best moments were ruined by utterly amateur visuals. I don't have anything else to say about this thing. I hated it.
This last episode was a prime example of these flaws. The music that started during Griffith's incarnation, it simply was horseshit.
Here's hoping the animators get better for season 2.
This.That scene was actually starting to excite me and then the reversal with that terrible shred on the guitar. Wtf, why would you?... Absolute crap letdown mental state would stay with me past it's conclusion.The series thus far feels like the people in charge know the source material, yet secretly hate it.
Hell, the fucking ps2 gameclip looked better than how the presented his revival. And i'm still trying to finish it so i know.
Such a let down.After a few promising and halfway decent episodes, this is the finale? Garbage animation of the ooze burning up, the tower falling, and Zodd looking like a last minute afterthought.The music was incredibly inappropriate, and felt like a 13 year old choose it to be 'hard core man.' Completely ruined several scenes. And the emphasis on Nina... why cut so many other things and yet stay brutally true to this part of the story. Nina works in the manga, but in a cinamatic medium, she drags the thing down pacing wise. It's super redundant. We get it, she's weak like we'd all be, we don't need half the episode made up of it.And BTW how is any new viewer, or even a familiar anime viewer going to understand what the hell is happening half the time? Who is this weird looking baby? Why is Zodd missing a horn? Where is the Beherit coming from? How does Guts seemingly survive mortal injuries (elf dust is barely touched on here). These are things are complete mysteries to a non manga reader. Even someone who saw both the old anime and the movies would be in the dark. That's a pretty big fail.And to top it all off, it looked pretty damn ugly.Hire a new studio for the next season guys if you insist on another run of this.The season gets a 'D-' from me overall. Some occasional episodes and moments that resonated with me well, but overshadowed by lazy art and animation, poor pacing and editing, and a tone deaf score. It makes the Golden Age Trilogy look brilliant by comparison, and I had a lot of issues with that as well.
So Griffith was spared a cg model, also Zodd looked terrible.
Metal. Guitar. Riffs. During Griffith's reappearance. Metal fucking guitar riffs. I hated those. I hated those every time I heard them.
I'm insulted that there are viewers who think this is acceptable to watch.
I was planning on saying that the best thing about this series is that it was finally over. But even that won't be happening.
a lot of people on reddit are legit excited for the next season...just......why??


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Millennium Falcon
Han Solo acquired the Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian in a high-stakes sabacc game. Some versions of the story note that at the time Lando owned a used starship lot and had specifically bet "any ship on [his] lot". Han cunningly claimed Lando's own heavily souped-up custom job of a YT-1300 which had been carelessly left with the other ships. The Falcon itself was a chop job from the start--having been cobbled together from two scrapped ships in a Nar Shaddaa junkyard. Since it had been pieced back together, more than one previous owner had worked on improving the design to match some vision of perfection. As a result, any given component on the ship was unlikely to be joined to components made by the same manufacturer. Under Han, speed became the ship's raison d'etre. Solo pushed the ship to its limit and beyond, going so far as to equip his ship with specialized devices to streamline it while it was in a tachyonic state.
The Falcon is armed with quad-mounted heavy blasters on both the dorsal and ventral sides, and it has a concussion missile launcher in the bow. The ship has deflector shields that can be angled to maximize their effectiveness. In addition to it's ship-to-ship weapons, the freighter has a repeating blaster that can be used against people trying to storm the ship on the ground.[1]
The Falcon is fast and maneuverable enough in normal space to "dog fight" with dedicated starfighters, but it's most impressive feature is its hyperdrive, which makes it "the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy". Included in its defensive systems is also a powerful sensor jamming system but due to the jury rigged nature of the system it often causes damage to the Falcon's own systems when activated. The jammers are Han's last choice of electronic warfare as he would rather use his false transponder system to avoid trouble instead.
Other features of the ship include smuggling compartments that are shielded against casual sensor scans and an unspecified number of escape pods.
Expanded Universe
The Millennium Falcon first appears in episode IV as an old Obi-Wan and Luke walk into its hangar, followed shortly by a Stormtrooper squad. Going by timeline, you can see the Falcon in episode 3: there is a scene that shows the Senate building dotted by spacecraft, and you can see the Falcon landing. It is the Falcon, just under a different name at that time. The name she had then was Stellar Envoy. At that point she was a stock light freighter and hadn't been extensively modified, yet. Her purpose there was to receive instructions and a device from a group of Jedi. This is all explored in the new book -- Millennium Falcon -- in which the Falcon's past is traced. StarWars.com had an article on it for a while, confirming the rumors.


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Advice for car owners
What to do if your vehicle is stolen
- Always have the following information about your vehicle ready: year, make/model, license plate, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), colour, any distinguishing features, radio number and GPS number.
- Keep note of distinguishing marks such as scratches and dents. Also, permanently etch or mark accessories with your driver's license number, and drop a business card down the window slot to serve as identification in the event the VIN is removed.
- In the event that you see someone stealing your car, do not try to stop him physically. Instead, make as much noise as possible and call the police.
- Stolen vehicles are often used to commit other offences (bank roberries, murders, etc.). It is very important to report the theft as soon as possible.
- Never accept any attempt at blackmail or "business offers" from criminals in order to regain your vehicle. Inform the police in case of any contact with criminals.
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Perhaps we should now rename our campaign? Certainly we must refocus it!"The Glass Centre is a chance to put Sunderland on the map of international excellence in design and making of glass, from artworks to architecture". http://www.nationalglasscentre.com/.Here is what Wikipedia says about the financing...."Since the centre opened it has failed to meet targets on visitor numbers.[2] Visitor numbers of 100,000 per year were some way short of the target of 250,000 visitors per year.[4][5] The centre receives regular funding from the Arts Council England - including one of £700,000 - prompting a National Audit Office report to judge that it was "over-funded".[2] Despite this, the site continues to receive a quarter of a million pound grant annually by the Arts Council and the City Council[2] and in 2002 was losing £100,000 per year.[4] The problems of low attendance and overly optimistic income generation the Centre experienced have been shared by other lottery funded cultural attractions in the North East such at the Arc Centre in Stockton (which went into liquidation in 2003) and nearby Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art".We have won the first battle, but the task ahead is immense, but not impossible. We must act while the sites of the famous Heritage are still visible and 1612- 2012, 400 years of handmaking in the area must be the theme, and we must aim to compete with Ironbridge. In 1998/9 it had 2.5m visitors bringing in £76m!One of the things that needs to be done is to attract glass artists from across the country to come and set up studios there at attractive rents and rates, in the old sites and strive towards creating a World Heritage site of Glass making. This is where, inmho, The National Glass Centre did not succeed fully. For instance the old glass making tradition of Hartley Wood Glass Makers, making stained window glass in the original way, that was there, is now in a steel shed in Alvechurch near Redditch, called English Antique Glass!DBC needs vision, courage and deep pockets, and all the support it can get from glass mad fanatics like us to create a future World Heritage site capable of employing thousands, not hundreds! There is not even a decent hotel in the close vicinity, and the only conference area for the Glass Association AGM was the bonded warehouse alongside a neglected canal!
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It looks like we haven't heard the last from Dudley Council's feasibility study:www.glassassociation.org.uk/News/broadfield.html
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I went to see American Hustle yesterday and have to say that I was rather impressed.
It follows the story of a 1970's conman, Irving Rosenfeld (played by Christian Bale) and his assistant/colleague/mistress Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams, who appears in some of the lowest v-necks I have ever seen, sans bra, throughout the film) as they are forced to work for FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) as they try to take down corrupt politicians and event the Mafia...
Also featured is Irving's depressed wife (Jennifer Lawrence) who adds some much needed humour to the film, as it could have all got a bit heavy without her.
I would seriously recommend this film, but I would warn you that it's not one you can just have on in the background. You need to pay attention otherwise you will get to the end and just think "What?"
If you used to watch Hustle on BBC (and if not, buy the boxset on Amazon NOW) you will love this film, it's like an extended, American version.
It's good, trust me.


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Bedrooms, lofts, rec rooms with exposed piping and high ceilings will give you that inner city vibe.
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Include a few rustic industrial style furniture pieces mixed with a little decorative punk rock style and a tweaked touch of grunge to achieve your personal style, all that is needed ... is to bring your attitude!
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Cindy Eyanson needed a new stationery design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 78 designs submitted by 11 freelance designers.
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We are a social media marketing company helping small to medium size businesses create an online presence and increase there business through internet marketing and leads. We use Google places, WP blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube and other social media and video marketing sites to accomplish this. Video marketing are a big part of what we do. Our goal is to help businesses shake more hands online.
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I have a logo that I love. Which was designed by a designer here on 99Designs....
I am looking for something that is clean, crisp and classy.
Something that says I am a professional just by looking at the card.
My logo will be attached.
I will mostly use the logo with the graphic on the top and the words under it. Yet I included the other options and the graphic only for your use should you want to use it.
I do not want the logo altered.
Color scheme should follow the design of the logo. Yet for the background and overall design... I would love to see your options.
I would love to integrate a logo of Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Linkedin within the card. (which I believe can be found on the internet for free as a download) Not sure if that will work, but would love that to part of the card to allow someone to look at the card a month later and know what we do.
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BEAUTY OP-ED | Sick of sick care? Join the army...
THOSE OF you who don't live in the US and aren't privvy to the wonder that is most expensive yet least efficient sick health care system IN THE INDUSTRIALIZED WORLD will have a hard time understanding this post.
Friends in Spain never were able to grasp the plot -- and this is the country of Almodovar, people -- of Denzel movie John Q about a health insurance company denying payment for an organ transplant (because that is what insurance companies do best in the US, deny claims until the patient pays up (or as it's call on the inside, "retire an account", for which employees are awarded).
My eye doctor cannot get health insurance (and he's a doctor serving the health care system... see the irony here?) because he once had a small tumor, since removed. No matter and no matter that he'd been clear for over a decade. Nope. He's blacklisted because something beyond his control had happened. Once.
Living in England, I never feared bankruptcy because of a medical emergency.
In the US, medical expenses are the NUMBER ONE reason for personal bankruptcy.
I read a lot about health, the healthcare industry and preventative medicine. Sadly, US *healthcare* (I am loathe to use that term) focuses almost zero energy on preventative care (where would the profits be in that?).
Do you want to know the surprising group that's starting to invest time and energy into preventative care?
The US Military.
On Monday Dr. Mercola (yes, a regular and unapologetic read) linked to this 132-page document from Military Medicine -- the journal of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States -- Total Force Fitness for the 21st Century: A New Paradigm.
Maybe the military couldn't afford their health insurance premiums anymore... nah, we kid, they actually get healthcare via the government, like many of the uneducated masses on Medicaid who oppose so-called socialist (read: goverment-led) Obamacare.
This Total Force Fitness seems pretty special because it DOESN'T recommend sundry treatments, surgeries and pills to take care of a health issue after you already have it. It recommends a lifestyle that will prevent those problems in the first place. I know, hardly believable, right? Although, when you think about it, the military needs healthy soldiers in the field (might we suggest getting rid of the fast food joints in places like Baghdad's green zone, then? The army's no place for a KFC-Taco Bell).
AMSUS (the American Medical Surgeons of the US) have even recommended things like Spiritual Fitness, a phrase that probably makes the C-suite at Big Pharma and United Healthcare alike dry heave into its trash bins.
Granted the document opens with an ominous statement about our state of sustained conflict and the mission to preserve the health of those in harm's way. BUT aren't most Americans in harm's way every time they visit the grocery store, eat at Olive Garden or sit through a daily 2-hour commute? There are plenty of people out there, including experts like Kelly Brownell, who believe so. If, of course, harm is considered to be bad health/obesity/diabetes et all caused by our jackass national lifestyle.
There really can be a takeaway if you can tuck away any misgivings you have about the military, much like a drag queen does her junk before a show.
And this isn't in any way meant to belittle the military forces' and their daily hardships. BUT we the laypeople at home have our own daily battle to wage (so maybe we are in a state of sustained conflict) against our ever-expanding waistlines and medical bills. Maybe it's time we got military about it?
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- Dr. Mercola piece featuring Total Force Fitness
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Famous Korean Cuisine House, CJ Hasunjung
'CJ Hasunjung', which continues the legacy of Korean cuisine, is a traditional fermented Korean cuisine brand that is both tasty and nutritious, and maximizes the expertise of a 50 year tradition and the pure taste of nature.
All CJ Hasunjung products are made based on a production philosophy of 'Carefully selected fresh and high quality ingredients, prepared in a clean environment,' and the unique cooking research expertise of the late CJ Hasunjung.
Korea's top fermented fish sauce brand, CJ Hasunjung Aekjeot, is made with 100% natural ingredients, fermented carefully with anchovies and sun-dried salt picked through a strict screening process, and naturally enhances the taste of kimchi and other cuisine.
For CJ Hasunjung Kimchi, each and every ingredient is carefully selected from high quality produce grown in Korea. It contains natural fermented lactic-acid for all-year-round fresh taste. Also, the 'CJ Hasunjung Crunchy Cut Kimchi with Low Temperature Matured 8 Natural Korean Spice Ingredients' has a home-made taste, and uses the CJ's unique processing method to maintain the exotic crispness of kimchi for a long time.
History of CJ Hasunjung
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Bring it on, ya aliens! (also, be careful; the embiggened screenshots may have mid-game thpoilerth)
I'm about ready to wrap up my first* playthrough of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and you'll be happy to know that Earth has been saved from the alien menace.
This time.
Firaxis's update makes XCOM play a lot like Valkyria Chronicles;** your soldiers can move and then shoot/defend/item/grenade/etc. Different classes (assault, heavy, sniper, medic) use different weapons and have different special abilities. This makes it a lot easier to keep track of who does what – in X-COM, I had to change the characters' names to indicate what they were best at, which led to soldiers like Col. Wolfgang Krauser 70TU 80AIM.***
The strategic layer is more streamlined, too. I would have preferred being able to have multiple available teams (if you build multiple Skyrangers) so that you don't have to choose between missions. More UFO attacks wouldn't hurt, either. As the game progresses, it seems like you do a lot of waiting at the geoscape for something to happen (whether it's an abduction, a terror mission, a council mission, or a UFO). In the original X-COM, the longer the game went on, the more frequent the UFO attacks became, until you ended up getting overwhelmed.
I know 1994 was a different gaming era, but I think that really added to the tension.
Taken as a whole, the updates are generally good. The game is still hard, the aliens are still unforgiving, and your soldiers still die heroic (and sometimes, unheroic) deaths. I'll probably play Classic next, and then I might even give Impossible a try.
You know, when I have copious free time (which means I can pencil it in for December, I guess).
*For certain values of "first." I restarted my Classic difficulty Ironman game several times while trying and failing to get a grip on the changed systems, before finally caving in and dropping the difficulty back to Normal (though still Ironman).
**Which played a lot like Sakura Taisen, which in turn played a lot like X-COM: UFO Defense. The circle is now complete!
***Yes, I know Wolfgang Krauser is an SNK character. It seemed like most of the random soldiers I got ended up being German with random German names, and this was all I could think of.


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Can the Bank and CSOs Bridge the Trust Gap?
This was a question asked by numerous participants during a consultation meeting held in Washington on February 29 on the Bank's proposed Global Partnership for Enhanced Social Accountability (GPESA). They noted that this lack of trust comes from a longstanding view that the Bank tends to favor governments in detriment of the broader society in many developing countries. Others noted that the lack of trust comes from the perception that the Bank is not accessible and does not effectively engage civil society in some countries. This contrasts with the view, expressed by several participants, that the Bank has made important strides in opening up and reaching out to civil society at headquarters over the past decade and that this positive momentum should guide GPESA implementation.
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Is there a better way to spend your Saturday time than going shopping? To be honest it was more like a window shopping rather than shopping! Found some great clothes/shoes/bags for Spring! Can't wait for the weather to get better.. I like cold weather but not for soooo long! H&M has some nice bright colours, New Look as well! Fell in love with some ballerinas at Primark:) Planning on going to get them soon! Here's my outfit for today (got the pictures inside due to the weather):
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While we're looking forward to all of New York Design Week this year, there is one event in particular has piqued our interest. We've got our eye on TOUCH | NY, a three day design exhibit that will showcase sustainable works made from recycled materials by up and coming Brazilian designers. The TOUCH | NY exhibit begins this Sunday, May 18, in Chelsea, with an opening reception at 7:00 PM. If you are in town, be sure to join us at what is sure to be one of the most interesting highlights from New York Design Week 2008!
Touch is the brainchild of Zoë Melo and Studio Mousetrap. The collaborative was founded with the intent to create gorgeous, handmade products designed with the environment in mind. Touch has assembled several amazing designers and products, and the TOUCH | NY will be a wonderful opportunity for sustainable design enthusiasts to discover Touch's inspired ideas.
One great example of Touch's stylishly sustainable products is their terrific collection of Banner Bags. When the city of São Paulo, Brazil, banned all their billboards, there was a significant amount of waste material generated. The banners were headed for the landfill, but Touch partnered with StraaT to repurpose the materials. A group of artisans, led by Dona Jaci, brought a fun new functionality to the discarded billboards in the form of these wonderful tote bags.
We will be presenting many of Touch's great designs here on Inhabitat as part of our NY Design Week coverage so check back here for more throughout the week. If you are in NYC this weekend, be sure to check out TOUCH | NY. Visit their website for more information on this great exhibit.
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The Department of Psychiatry was created in 1963 when the Department of Psychiatry and Neurology split into two separate departments. (See the history of our department.) Eli Robins, the Head of the Department, together with Sam Guze and George Winokur, developed an approach to psychiatric education that considered clinical care and research to be part of a continuum. This model was designed to encourage medical students and residents to develop into critical, tough-minded thinkers who would become physicians with the skills and attitudes to understand data-driven advances in our field. Evidenced-based psychiatry developed from this integrated approach. The role model Robins, Guze, and Winokur set as educator-clinician-researchers continues in the present day department, and residents and medical students continue to be taught by senior faculty with strong backgrounds in clinical care and research. Educating the next generation of leaders in clinical care and academic medicine remains a top priority.
As you will see on the following pages, the current Department of Psychiatry is involved in education at all levels of the Medical School. Our involvement in medical student education begins in first year and second year medical student courses. First and second year medical students also have the opportunity to interact with members of the department in informal dinner meetings organized through the student chapter of SIGN (the student interest group in neuroscience, which includes both neurology and psychiatry). In January of each year, second year medical students participate in what is unofficially called "brain month." Both psychiatry and neurology dominate this month with intensive courses. During the third year clerkship, students have the opportunity to choose exposure to child and adolescent psychiatry, consultation psychiatry, or outpatient psychiatry in addition to experience in inpatient psychiatry. The Department offers numerous fourth year student electives, which appeal to both those planning a career in psychiatry as well as those interested in primary care.
George Winokur became the first residency director of the department in 1955. Since that time, the program has been providing forward thinking education to psychiatrists-in-training. Our residency program is rich in the variety of clinical rotations and electives offered, as well as both formal and informal didactic teaching. The opportunities for residents to become involved in research are great, both at the clinical and basic science levels. We are fortunate to have a faculty with outstanding expertise in all aspects of psychiatry, including neurosciences and psychotherapies.
Our Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is composed of outstanding faculty members who are dedicated clinicians, educators, and researchers teaching medical students, general psychiatry residents, child psychiatry fellows, and pediatricians. Many psychiatric illnesses develop in utero or during the early decades of life, and we believe firmly that the best hope for designing more effective treatment and prevention strategies will come from harnessing the incredible plasticity of the developing brain. The state-of-the-art research that our child and adolescent faculty are leading is extraordinarily exciting.
The Department also has multiple postgraduate research fellowship programs. These programs are geared to provide training for MDs, MD-PhDs, and PhDs who are interested in developing productive research careers. Presently, these research fellowships are funded by six NIH-funded training grants and include programs in developmental science, neurobiology, genetics, and behavioral medicine.
These educational programs are described in more detail on the following pages, and we invite you to explore the wealth of opportunities that our department offers. We hope you sense the enthusiasm we have for advancing the field of psychiatry through education, clinical care, and research.
Gene Rubin, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Psychiatry
Vice Chair for Education
Chuck Zorumski, M.D.
Samuel B. Guze Professor
Head of Department