text:
Coach talks about experience
Staff writer
The new head swim coach for Tabor College, Nathan Duell, and several members of the college's swim team are in the midst of putting on a competitive swim clinic this week at the USD 408 Sports and Aquatic Center in Marion.
With a break today, the clinic started on Monday and will continue through Friday with the purpose of refining swimmers' techniques for summer competition.
Each day Duell and his team will focus on one of four strokes that swimmers compete in: freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, and breaststroke.
"We will be working on drills both inside and outside of the water that helps swimmers learn, improve or correct their strokes," Duell said. "The drills can be used at any age. They are the sort of thing that keeps a swimmer efficient in the water."
Duell said aquatics center director Heather Calhoun deserves a lot of the credit for setting up the event.
"The nexus of the project come together from a conversation Heather and I had when I came to look at the pool in preparation for the Tabor swim program that will start next fall," Duell said.
This clinic could be the first of many public outreach events Duell and his swimmers will be involved in. Duell has offered to help Marion and Hillsboro summer swim programs with whatever they need.
"Anytime a higher level program wants to do better, they help cultivate younger athletes to build for the future to ensure the programs stay strong," he said. "It's better for me as a coach if more people are involved."
In addition to his coaching duties, Duell said he feels that his purpose is to rally awareness, enthusiasm and help promote the popularity of the sport in the area as well as the rest of the state because he believes Kansas is an untapped swimming resource.
"I am looking forward to putting Kansas swimming on the map," he said. "I want to make it as relevant as I can."
Duell brings a lifetime of swimming experience to the pool. He started swimming as a "little guy" in 1979 while growing up in Goshen, Ind. He swam at the colligate level while attending Wheaton College, in a suburb of Chicago.
Almost immediately, after he graduated in 1994, he began coaching swimming clubs and eventually moved on to coach high school teams.
"Indiana swimming has a high level of competition," he said.
With about 20 years of coaching experience, Duell said he has coached high school swimmers that went on to compete in college, some that qualified for Olympic trials, and swimmers that could barely finish a race.
He also won coach of the year for his conference in 2012 while coaching at Goshen High School.
Duell said the job opportunity at Tabor College was the primary attraction for his decision to move to Kansas because he had always wanted to coach at a collegiate level.
"It was an easy decision for me once I started talking to people here," Duell said, "I saw that Tabor is dedicated to the students and noticed that they also have a growth mentality."
Having coached a wide spectrum of athletes, his developmental appreciation translates into his coaching philosophy.
"The only guarantee I give kids is that they have no idea what their bodies can do," Duell said. "They can always do more if they learn to push themselves to the next level."
He believes that if he can get his swimmers to believe in themselves then they can achieve amazing things. To instill confidence in his swimmers, he said he tries to motivate his swimmers by staying positive, and reinforcing good habits.
"I tell kids, there are 7 billion people on this planet and only 2 percent of those people can do what you do even if you are not the best at it," he said.
To Duell, in addition to winning, success for a swimmer is seeing you improve with time.
"I show the path but I try to stay out of the way," Duell said. "Kids are going to get better with practice no matter what."
He said swimming is for kids that are not "stereotypical" athletes: the ones that might not have the hand-eye coordination that sports like basketball and football require.
To him, however, a swim team is comparable to a wrestling team in the way that members practice together but perform as individuals during competition.
"I've coached individual swimmers and teams," he said. "Coaching a team is more fun. Team members have a way of inspiring each other. When everybody else holds you accountable, you are going to work harder. You also get to celebrate your successes together as a team."


text:
U.S. sales to Russia have only risen since sanctions imposed
In the months since the United States imposed sanctions on Russian businesses and close associates of President Vladimir Putin's, an odd thing has happened: U.S. exports to Russia have risen.
U.S. Census Bureau foreign trade data show that exports rose 17 percent from March through May _ the most recent months for which the data is available _ compared with the previous three months, before sanctions were imposed. The value of exports has risen in each consecutive month this year, an unusual trend in a trade relationship that historically fluctuates on a monthly basis.
Russian markets account for less than 1 percent of U.S. exports, but what the U.S. sells to Russia is largely high-tech and expensive goods, including technology and equipment for the energy sector, which faces the threat of targeted sanctions.
Robert Kahn, a senior fellow in international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations, said the rise in exports was evidence that Russian companies were stockpiling goods with the expectation that future sanctions would prevent U.S. companies from selling to their country.
The first round of sanctions, placed by President Barack Obama on March 6, targeted primarily individuals close to Putin and those linked to the invasion and annexation of Crimea. The most recent round, imposed earlier this month because of alleged Russian assistance to separatist groups in eastern Ukraine, was broader, including Gazprombank, the financial wing of Russia's state-owned and largest natural gas company, along with energy companies Novatek and Rosneft.
The Obama administration said Monday that new sanctions were likely to be announced this week.
Toughening sanctions could hurt American exports of machinery for the production of oil and gas _ crucial to Russia's economic growth. Kahn predicted that the sanctions against Gazprombank and the other energy companies will cut into the stockpiling effect and might send Russia's economy into a recession. "It affects quite powerfully their own ability to develop their (oil and gas) infrastructure for export," Kahn said.
Other trade specialists said the figures didn't necessarily show a consistent trend. With the Russian market for U.S. products relatively small _ just $5.1 billion total in the first five months of the year _ a slight increase in sales of a few big-ticket items, such as cars and airplanes, can drive trade-figure percentage increases higher.
"If you take Boeing, they are tens of millions of dollars" per aircraft, said Anders Aslund, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, a Washington research center. "One order . . . makes a lot of difference."
Boeing delivered eight jets to Russian airlines this year through June. The total price of civilian aircraft and parts sent to Russia this year through May was $1.39 billion. The types of planes purchased by Russian airlines, from the 737 and 777 families, cost $76 million to $320 million each last year, according to Boeing.
Exports of cars and trucks, which totaled more than $1.2 billion last year, were up 95 percent in March, April and May compared with the previous three months. While in recent years automotive sales have risen in the spring, the increase is usually smaller. This year's growth during the March through May period was 90 percent higher than last year's.
General machinery accounted for another $1 billion in exports in the first five months of the year, with sales fluctuating on a monthly basis. Sales of mining and oil and gas field machinery made up the largest portion, amounting to $227 million.
To increase production in order to fill export demands _ in May, Putin signed a 30-year pipeline agreement with China that reportedly could be worth $400 billion in new gas sales _ Russia has looked to fracking and drilling within the Arctic, both processes that require more advanced equipment such as that used at American drilling sites.
John Webb, the director of Russian and Caspian energy for IHS, a Colorado-based industry consulting and data company, said investment from U.S. energy companies that included Exxon Mobil and Halliburton had played a key role in the development of Russian offshore and shale oil fields. Russia has a limited number of plants that manufacture the heavy-duty rigs, he said.
"The potential rig shortage is a key factor," Webb said of Russia's ability to meet demand for oil and natural gas.
In the wake of the downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet over eastern Ukraine earlier this month, Congress has called for sanctions on specific sectors of Russia's economy in an effort to squeeze the economy more.
Last week, Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Carl Levin, D-Mich. _ the chairs, respectively, of the Intelligence, Foreign Affairs and Armed Services committees _ asked Obama to impose sanctions on Russia's energy and financial sectors.
"We understand and strongly support your efforts to coordinate the imposition of sanctions with our key European allies in order to ensure their maximum intended effect, and we encourage further cooperation in pursuit of this goal," read the letter, which also called for the administration to consider labeling the breakaway Donetsk People's Republic a terrorist organization.
Expanded sanctions are likely to face opposition from many business groups. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for one, argues that imposing sanctions that are tougher than those that European nations are willing to impose would hurt U.S. businesses without doing much to undercut the Russian economy.
"The fact that the United Sates accounts for less than 5 percent of Russia's international commerce will limit the sanctions' impact on Russian policy," Myron Brilliant, the head of international affairs at the Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement.
The European Union is Russia's largest trading partner, supplying 41 percent of the country's imports and receiving 52 percent of its exports, a total that amounted to almost $450 billion last year.
Leslie Beyer, the president of the Houston-based Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association, said there was concern among American companies that further sanctions would decrease access to important Russian markets.
"The impact of unilateral sanctions would be felt acutely within the service, supply and manufacturing sector of the U.S. energy industry," Beyer said in an email. "Obstruction to ongoing operations would hinder domestic job growth and simply open the door to foreign competitors."
While exports to Russia have been rising since new sanctions were implemented, imports have steadily fallen, lowering the U.S. trade deficit with Russia by 40 percent.
"We are watching developments closely to determine what impact, if any, there will be to our ongoing business and partnerships in the region," Boeing said in an emailed statement. "We won't speculate on the potential impact of sanctions or any other potential government actions."

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Gov. Ivey holds ceremonial bill signing
Sweet Grown Alabama is new branding initiative to boost Alabama-grown foods
Opinion | Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project: The cost of doing nothing is too high
Ivey reschedules Toll Authority meeting to October 7
Ivey calls for a meeting of the Toll Authority to discuss bridge plan and alternatives
Merrill and APR columnist dispute over voter ID laws
Alabama Forestry Association endorses House candidate Van Smith
"Fair tax" legislation would replace income, sales tax with consumption tax
Van Smith picks up endorsement in House District 42 special election
McClendon does not think there will be a special session on prisons
Opinion | Lawmakers failed children in their darkest hours
McClendon says Supreme Court ruling on gerrymandering resolves many questions
One human trafficking bill signed, another pocket vetoed
Montgomery leads state in number of nonprofits per capita
Torch Technologies is on the Inc. 5000 list for the 13th year in a row
Enterprise voters approve Sunday alcohol sales
Black Belt Adventures founder Thomas Harris named conservationist of the year
A Special Report: The Port of Mobile
Leeds man convicted on federal gun and ammunition charges
Medicaid work requirements struck down for NH, still pending for Alabama
Alabama Education Association files lawsuit against Soner Tarim
Advocates, veterans sue to speed benefits for 'Blue Water' vets
Merrill removes Russell County registrar from office for cause
Brooks impressed with the work done in the Tennessee Valley to help keep the nation secure
Brooks votes against defense authorization act
NASA moves closer to Space Launch System and a return to the moon
Alabama business recruitment team explores potential projects at Paris Air Show
Ivey leads delegation to Europe for business mission
Civic Engagement Summit to be held in Birmingham
Tuberville addresses St. Clair Farmer's Federation
Merrill announces new photo ID requirements for voters casting absentee ballots
Trump's approval ratings sink in key battleground states, but not in Alabama
Moore, Merrill, Tuberville support Israel's decision to ban Tlaib, Omar
One third of adults avoid certain places for fear of mass shootings
Sewell calls Israel's decision to block Tlaib, Omar from entering "outrageous and misguided"
Navy Shipbuilding Gulf Coast changes command
Opinion | Bloviator uses old racist meme in fight over I-10 toll bridge
In the end, consensus
Opinion | A forgotten 40 percent
Opinion | Hubbard still free, it's time for justice, not more delays
Opinion | It's time for criminal justice reform
Opinion | Montgomery is broken: A cautionary tale for the rest of Alabama
Opinion | An exclusive interview with me
Analysis | Desperation grows as Joe Reed's power within the DNC is threatened
Opinion | The story of Floyd Mann
Opinion | Why aren't we better than this?
Opinion | We do not have a gun control problem
Opinion | ACLU of Alabama responds to use of misleading term
Opinion | A Washington success story
Opinion | Del Marsh tips his hand
Anybody who pays attention knows that the world has a refugee crisis. What they may not realize is that the United States has a refugee crisis,...


text:
5.11 Tactical is a well known gear and clothing supplier for law enforcement, military, and fire/rescue professionals. What's not as well known in the tactical community is their extensive tool, flashlight, and knife offerings. New for 2012, 5.11 Tactical has introduced the Double Duty series of folding knives which are great all around utility tools. The Karambit folder is a more tactical design with a 3-3/4″ black coated main blade and 1-1/2″ utility spike, perfect for punching holes. The Rescue folder has a carbide glass breaker, a 3-3/4″ sheepsfoot blade for safer cutting, and a 1-1/2″ serrated blade for fine detail work. The FRN handles are very ergonomic in the saber and reverse grips, and both blades on each knife lock into position so they won't close on your fingers during hard use. The 5.11 Tactical Doubly Duty series may not be your typical knife designs but they sure will get the job done again and again. See them both at www.knifecenter.com.
More from 5.11 Tactical: Continue Reading


text:
Again for those in the St. Cloud area, the economics department of SCSU is holding their 48th annual Winter Institute summit regarding "business and economic leadership." It is being held on Thursday, March 4th. The first half of the event, dubbed the Academic Event, is being held in the Kimberly Ristche Auditorium in Stewart Hall for free from 8:30 A.M until 12:45 P.M. There will be lunch at noon in Atwood for $12.50, but this requires registration and I believe it is full at this time. A list of topics and speakers for the Academic Event cant be seen here. Following the Academic Event will be the Business Event, which is being held at the Best Western Kelly Inn from 2:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. This also requires registration and a fee. I'm not sure if this event is also full at this time. A list of topics and speakers for the Business Event can be seen here.
The event is being described as "a valuable glimpse into a vastly changed economy. Attend the SCSU morning & luncheon events for a deep discussion on economic theory, or come to the Kelly Inn afternoon & evening events for business insights and bold predictions." There appears to be a good lineup of economics speakers for the Academic Event, including Barry Nalebuff of Yale University, Costas Azariadis of Washington University, James Bullard who is the president of the Federal Reserve Bank at St. Louis. The Business Event will include these same speakers, as well as some regional businessmen and King Banaian, who is the chairman and a professor of the economics department. The closing speaker will be Yoram Bauman who is also from the University of Washington.
Dr. Bauman is particularly interesting to me, given that he will be speaking on climate change and because I've done a great deal of research on the topic as well (see here for previous posts on the subject). I won't be attending that event, but I did read a few posts on his blog regarding climate change, and they're all quite interesting. I'm glad Dr. Bauman recognizes that climate change is a real problem and that it has significant economic implications. I was reading, for example, this post about "libertarians on global warming," where he accuses libertarians of the "Three No's" (a humorous reference to the dubious "Three No's" associated with the Khartoum Resolution): "No recognition that climate change is a theoretical possibility … No peace with the IPCC … No negotiation about climate change science, i.e., no serious scientific engagement." It is true that rightist libertarians (e.g. Cato Institute) do tend to deny climate change science for whatever partisan reasons they have (they surely have no scientific basis), but I don't think this necessarily has anything to do with libertarianism per se. True libertarians ought to be concerned—not dismissive—about climate change, as it represents a serious violation of the rights of not only current human beings but also of future human beings, as I explain in this post. As I point out, the issue is essentially an issue of externalities, which has an easy (market-based) solution. Dr. Bauman seems to agree when he writes, "the way market-based instruments reduce pollution is by making pollution expensive." However, I unfortunately won't be attending that event, so I won't be able to write about it.
This summit presents a great opportunity for those in the St. Cloud area to be engaged in the economic issues of our time and is being presented by great economic thinkers. It's not an opportunity you'll want to miss. I will try to attend some of the speeches and may post a response some time later.


text:
0 Used mercedes-benz-cla for Sale Near New Bedford MA
Sorry, no exact matches were found
Don't worry, we can find what you want! We will get the inventory for you and deliver it to your home, office or elsewhere, just tell us what you need!
Didn't find the right fit?
Just let us know what you're looking for and we'll email you as soon as it arrives!
All pricing and details are believed to be accurate, but we do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. The prices shown above, may vary from region to region, as will incentives, and are subject to change. Vehicle information is based off standard equipment and may vary from vehicle to vehicle. Call or email for complete vehicle specific information. Discounts shown include all applicable rebates and discounts available.


text:
As part of the LEGO Group's ambition to deliver a positive impact on the planet, the toy manufacturer has signed a partnership today with WWF pledging to intensify their work to improve performance on a range of environmental priorities – including greater focus on collaboration with suppliers to reduce total carbon emissions.
Highlights from the partnership agreement:
• In 2014 the LEGO Group will initiate test projects together with suppliers to co-create best solutions to address the supply chain carbon emission impact.
• The LEGO Group will work with an environmental strategy for materials which could include producing products using fewer materials, keeping the recyclability high and using renewable or recycled materials.
• The LEGO Group will look into how it can best innovate its products to be more sustainable.
• By the end of 2016, the energy used to manufacture one tonne of LEGO elements must be reduced by, minimum, ten percent compared to 2012.
• The LEGO Group has committed to produce more renewable energy than the company uses in its facilities, i.e. be 100%+ renewable* by 2016.
Commenting on the new partnership, the LEGO Group's CEO, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, says;
"We have experienced strong growth for eight consecutive years and, as we grow, we are becoming increasingly aware of the impact we leave on the planet. Partnering with WWF is an important step in our efforts to get the best out of our sustainability initiatives. We are proud to contribute to WWF's overall vision of 100% renewable energy by 2050 and already now they have played a part in the targets we have set – and how we can achieve them."
Gitte Seeberg, CEO of WWF Denmark comments on the partnership;
"Rapid climate change is the largest threat against nature and human society worldwide. This is a key focus for WWF globally. Working with companies, such as the LEGO Group, which shares our concern, is essential to be able to achieve our vision of 100 % renewable energy by 2050. With the support of WWF, Climate Savers member companies have cut their CO² emissions by more than 100 million tonnes since 1999. This is about twice the current yearly CO² emissions of Denmark. Therefore, changes in corporate practice are essential if there is to be real progress for the climate. And in WWF we are very happy that a major player like the LEGO Group is now also a Climate Saver."
Innovation with suppliers to multiply positive impact
If the LEGO Group reduced carbon emissions directly related to production at LEGO factories by a minimum of ten percent, which is the target, this would remove approximately 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. But, only ten percent of the total carbon emission from the entire value chain related to LEGO® products originates from the processes taking place at LEGO factories during moulding, decoration and packaging of LEGO bricks.
The remaining 90% of the carbon emissions stem from supply chain activities such as raw material extraction and refinement, indirect procurement, distribution from LEGO factories to toy stores around the world and end of life impact when the products are eventually scrapped.
"If we are able to inspire and enable our supply chain to also achieve a reduction in their production at a similar level, the total emissions would be reduced by 100,000 tonnes. Such a reduction would be equivalent to taking approximately 28,000 cars off the streets!" says Robbert Stecher, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs at the LEGO Group, adding:
"We feel that it is natural to engage in a closer dialogue with our suppliers so that, together, we can join forces to reduce the carbon emissions and collaborate on a common goal of making a positive impact on the environment and society at large."
The LEGO Group wishes to produce more renewable energy than it consumes
While the LEGO Group is now increasing focus on suppliers – it still remains ambitious and dedicated on reducing its own environmental impact. For a number of years the LEGO Group and the WWF have had a dialogue on a range of sustainability topics such as sourcing sustainable packaging materials through FSC and partnering on the launch of the WindMade initiative.
Now the formal partnership puts focus on going beyond zero carbon emissions*.The LEGO Group is already right on track to meet this ambition with concrete action; the commissioning of an offshore wind farm in Germany where the production of energy from the LEGO Group's part of the wind farm equals the energy consumption of approximately 100,000 residential homes.
"We witness constant constraints on the natural resources globally. Continuing with business as usual is not an option, not for the planet or for companies. The problems can best be solved by working together, and our initiated partnership with the LEGO Group shows that joining forces can amplify and accelerate the positive impact we need. Taking the lead and driving sustainable change in the value chain is showing genuine responsibility" says Gitte Seeberg, CEO WWF Denmark
* This means that the total CO2 emission, measured in tonnes of carbon from the LEGO Group must be more than balanced through the ownership and operation of renewable energy facilities.
Facts about WWF
WWF is one of the world's largest conservation organizations. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by:
• conserving the world's biological diversity
• ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable
• promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
The organization has offices in more than 80 countries around the world and values the support of more than 5 million people.
More information about WWF can be found at: http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/
What is the WWF Climate Savers program?
The Climate Savers programme is WWF's global platform to engage business and industry on climate and energy.
The intention of the programme is to inspire a change in thinking about climate solutions in companies and encourage them to transform themselves to low-carbon leaders, acting as agents of change within their sphere of influence. This leaves member companies in a better position to avoid carbon-related risks while realising opportunities within their long-term business strategies.
The LEGO Group: Sustainability Communication Manager, Morten Vestberg
+4552159259 / firstname.lastname@example.com
WWF: Communications Advisor, Mie Oehlenschläger, firstname.lastname@example.com / +4531478812


text:
Pills That Increase Your Intelligence (Mar, 1948)
Do you have to wear lipstick for them to work?
Pills That Increase Your Intelligence
CAN you feed your brain some special food to make it smarter? Scientists have always laughed at the idea. Now they aren't quite so cocksure. Maybe your brain does have faster speed and quicker getaway when it runs on certain fuels. New scientific discoveries indicate that brain power can be stepped up by swallowing tablets. These pills are not stimulating drugs but concentrates of a food element
you eat every day. Let's look into the strange story of one particular brain. It wasn't a very good brain. In fact, it belonged to a fourteen-year-old imbecile boy who had an intelligence quotient of 42 (the average I. Q. is 100). Every year the boy grew twelve months older, but his mental age increased only four and a half months. He kept running an intelligence deficit. Then he was fed little white pills, a dozen and a half daily. Within two months his mental age leaped ahead one year and five months. Sixty days on brain pills and his mental age increased as much as it had in the last five years!
The food for thought that the boy consumed contained a single ingredient: glutamic acid.
You probably took some glutamic acid yourself the last time you ate. You're made of what you eat, and, except for water, fat and minerals, you're mostly protein. Now, protein molecules are immensely complex, but they consist of infinitely varied combinations of some two dozen simpler substances known as amino acids. Glutamic acid is one of these. You obtain it as such from foods. But your body also can manufacture it, by breaking down and reassembling other amino acids. Thus, it is not considered indispensable. Yet it seems to have a surprising capacity for enabling brain tissue to hit on all cylinders.
The case of the brightened imbecile would prove little if it stood as an isolated testimonial to glutamic acid. However, there are others. The boy was a patient of Dr. Kathryn Albert, who tried glutamic acid on eight mentally deficient persons, aged six to twenty-six, but with mental ages of two to eight years, and IQ's as low as 22. All but one of them perked up mentally.
Dr. Tracy J. Putnam, a specialist in epilepsy, made one of the early reports on glutamic acid. He and his co-workers hoped that the chemical would reduce epileptic seizures. It didn't. But there was a totally unexpected byproduct. The patients brightened up, mentally and physically. They were easier to get along with, more persistent in tackling problems.
Later, nine epileptics, two of whom were mentally retarded, were fed glutamic acid. Seven of them showed mental improvement so marked that after six months on glutamic acid, the average IQ increase was nine points. This astounds psychologists, who had believed intelligence is as unalterable as fingerprints.
Science is still seeking the full answer. But it does know that glutamic acid is the only amino acid that can be oxidized directly by brain tissue. To this extent it is a specific brain food. The theory is that glutamic acid increases the rate at which acetylcholine, a powerful chemical essential for nerve activity, is formed. And nerve activity, as far as the brain is concerned, is a synonym for thought.
The brain-power properties of glutamic acid are newly discovered, but the stuff itself has been known for a long time. Indeed, one of its salts is rather widely used as a condiment in some regions, because of its agreeable meatlike flavor. The acid got its name back in 1866 when it was isolated from the gluten of wheat. Animals grow just as well whether glutamic acid is provided in dietary protein or not. Its booster role for the brain, however, is emphasized by the fact that when patients cease to take it they drop back to their former intellectual level.
Because glutamic acid is a normal food element, and is even made in the body, it is not a foreign agent. Caffein stimulates the nervous system. So do various "pep pills" containing synthetic drugs. But they work in a very different way from glutamic acid. And there is no evidence that they give a long-term lift to the intelligence, however beneficial they may be temporarily.
Are people who tend to be dullish suffering from a dietary deficiency of glutamic acid? Or are their bodies incapable of making it fast enough?
Rat brains are not too unlike human brains in structure. F. A. Zimmerman and his associates placed a large number of intelligent, healthy rats on a diet providing all known nutritional essentials. Half the group, however, received supplements of glutamic acid. To test a rat's intelligence, the rat is put at one end of a maze of blind alleys to see how long it takes it to reach food at the other end. The number of errors and the time required to eliminate false turns show the rat's ability to learn.
The glutamized rats won hands down in tests against their mates which otherwise existed upon the same diet. They were definitely smarter. Similar results were recorded by Dr. Albert in rats forced to think their way around hazards in problem boxes.
These experiments clearly suggest that glutamic acid has a specific ability to improve brain function. Zimmerman's rats were bright enough, as rats go, which is pretty bright. But on glutamic acid they became super-smart. We're all smarter than we act, in that nobody fully uses his native brain power. Even if glutamic acid does not give us new intellectual tools, it does sharpen the ones we already have.
Just how does glutamic acid quicken the brain? There is no neat answer yet, but a good case can be made for dietary deficiency. School children, on the whole, are keener when given extra milk feedings. Milk protein (casein) is an especially rich source of glutamic acid. The greater mental alertness of milk-fed students might be laid not to the milk itself but to its generous dosage of glutamic acid.
Other outstanding sources for this brain food are wheat flour, egg white, and the protein of corn. Glutamic acid still can't be bought like aspirin. You can insure a good intake with these foods, which also are high in other nutritional values. How much milk would you have to drink to obtain a dosage of glutamic acid equal to the supplements that boosted IQ's ten points or so in the cases previously noted? Three to four pints would suffice—too much liquid for the average person, but a couple of poached eggs on toast, topped off with a glass of milk, would be a nice glutamic start for a brainy day.
We have been talking as if the brain were the same thing as the mind, or intelligence. Maybe it is. However, nobody has been able to put a ringer on an intelligence center in the body and say, "This is it." If you wear a small hat size, don't be downcast, nor proud if you wear a large one. The size of your brain, within ordinary limits, is no index of genius. Two brains of relatively huge size will illustrate this. One belonged to Napoleon, the other to an idiot.
One secret of intelligence, latest neurological research, indicates, lies not in the brain itself but in the covers (meninges) that enclose it inside the skull. Here are found the vessels that supply blood to the brain. Significantly, these blood vessels are oversize and numerous in the brain-covering membranes of men of genius.
Not only the volume of blood but its composition, the ingredients it contains, affects intelligence. A satisfactory method of altering blood composition so that exactly the right elements are carried to the brain is lacking. Glutamic acid experiments may be the first step toward this goal. The problem of making everybody smarter might be stated in deceptively simple terms. All you have to do is to see that the proper fuels get into the blood, that a very generous supply of this blood constantly courses through the brain, and the world is your oyster.


text:
Conference Hotel
Regency Columbus
350 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio, USA 43215
Tel: (614) 463-1234
Print This Page
Click here for a pdf version
Poster Format and Instructions
Poster Format
Poster displays should be no larger than 4 feet high by 7 feet wide.
Lettering should be simple, bold, and easily legible from a distance of 4 feet. Lettering for the title should be at least 1.5 inches high. Under the heading, include the names of authors and their affiliations in smaller lettering.
In the body text, keep the number of words to a minimum: please remember that this is not a paper. Arrange the elements in a logical sequence: introduction or statement of the problem or issue, objectives of the research or project, methodology used, major findings or outcomes, interpretations or significance of findings or outcomes, and conclusions. Use numbers if necessary to ensure that readers can follow the sequence.
Illustrations and color will enhance the effectiveness of your presentation. Tables, figures, and photographs are encouraged. While you should consider graphic impact, note that simplicity and legibility are more important than artistic embellishments. The background of the poster may be any color, so long as there is a strong light-dark contrast between background and lettering. The boards provided for mounting posters are usually beige or white.
If your display includes electrical equipment, you will need to provide your own power source, such as a battery. No electrical support will be available in the poster area.
Poster Session 1
Sunday, Oct. 26, 3:30-5:30pm (with authors present)
Monday, Oct. 27, 8:30-10:30am
Session 2
Monday, Oct. 27, 1:30-5:00pm (with authors present 1:30-2:30pm)
Session 3
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 8:30am-1:00pm (with authors present 8:30-10:30am)
Please prepare all materials in advance. We will not print and mount posters or copy handouts for you. We will supply pins to mount posters on the boards, unless you prefer to bring your own pins.
Arrive in the poster room at least 30 minutes before the session begins to hang your poster. We expect the entire exhibit to be ready for visitors at the starting time.
Allow another 30 minutes maximum after the session ends to take your poster down. Multiple sessions are scheduled in the same room: if you fail to remove your poster, it may disappear or be removed by our volunteers and stored temporarily. In that case, we cannot guarantee its condition. Any posters remaining at the end of the conference will be destroyed.
Set-up times for poster sessions: tbd
Author Availability
We have scheduled relatively long display times for the poster sessions because they will compete with contributed papers and panel sessions. Plan for at least one author to be available at your poster for as much time as possible to respond to questions and comments.
Session 1: Sunday, Oct. 26, 3:30-5:30pm
Poster Session 2: Monday, Oct. 27, 1:30-5:00pm
Poster Session 3: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 8:30am-1:00pm
will provide sign-up sheets on which you can indicate when you will be
available, along with space to collect names and addresses of visitors who want
more information. You may also provide handouts or business cards for interested
people to take away. The poster size of 4 x 7 feet allows extra space on the
poster boards for hanging envelopes or pockets containing handouts.


text:
Moderators: JohnV, Arron, garym
RobbieBfs wrote:I'm getting blocked again by one of Robynn's minions....so I am reposting....and will continue.....(give it up please) Plus this info I provide is new and educational.
I come back because of great news!
I had my eagerly anticipated doctor's appt today for my macular degeneration eye disease I was dx'd with in 2007. The limited good news I was expecting was that I had 5+ years of not being legally blind. My new doctor is one of the world's leading retinal and macular disease specialists and genetic scientists. I had 3 hours of testing. Had an eye EMG, an EYE CT scan, etc. Came back and said I do NOT have macular degeneration/dystrophy afterall but did have something very unusual going on. He said in his 30 years he has never seen anything like it but said the word "BENIGN". HMMMM....... He told me I have had evidence of prior RPE atrophy but it no longer was atrophied. He has never seen this before. I told him how can it be benign and yet atrophied and then not and still be symptomatic. He said, can you read? I said yes. He then said with my glasses I am still 20/20 which cannot be discounted, albeit it with a few symptoms. Get this, he said my macular clusters had to be either caused by either a virus or some type of inflammation. I eventually brought up the whole BFS thing as a side note, almost embarassed to do so, but he was very intrigued. Thankfully my neuro is also from Columbia Pres. He wants me back in 3 months. He said the damage done is done but is very old and will not get worse. I have a new lease on life now. I feel like a new man. I am his case study bytch right now. He currently has 4 grants, and has a total of 25 in his career. And I think with me he sees a possible 26th. But he promised me I am BENIGN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I gave my doctor my old doctor's transcripts of my dx and he said to be honest, if he was not a macular specialist I wouldn't blame him for dx'ing you with this. I honestly feel like the luckiest person alive right now. I was accepting many facts before my appt. I was coming to terms with everything.
Me and my wife celebrated this evening with friends with a beautiful dinner in NYC.
And I leave you with this........DARR....my Irish friend, this is the American cover (NYC and Boston) OF YOUR SONG (we used to rock out to this ONLY for special occasions). Hope you like this version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw-1O_wB ... re=related
P.S. - I will update you all on my follow-up in ealry July since BFS may be playing a part.
johnnythejet wrote:Okay Robbie. So you PM'd me quite a hateful message and you have disabled PM receipt so I can only respond here....
1. I don't know or care about drama you have had with other members. I'm not them. Nor am I ANYONE'S minion except for maybe the Lords.
2. Nobody told me to "block you" just because I created a post after yours.
3. I'm a legit member of this community who has done nothing but come for help when I was in my nightmare and give help to others now that I'm out.
4. As a legit member I have every right to post up on the forum with a question, and my post is just as important as yours.
5. Also as a legit member I don't deserve being thrown profanity my way via PM for no reason.
6. For someone who is rightfully very happy due to some great news about their health, you have a strange way of showing it.
7. Congrats on the news. That is a big relief I'm sure.
That's all for that, but hopefully this won't deter others from responding to the original intent of this post.
That is all.
ImOK wrote:You should meet here: http://www.bfsrestaurant.com/ they even have an aboutbfs link
Return to The Lounge (Off-Topic Conversations)
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
Roofing Commercial Residentil Repair
Norco Roofing Contractor
Chino Hills Roofing Contractor
Yorba Linda Roofing Contractor
Orange County Roof Contractor
|Scurrah's Roofing with over 32 years of experience you can trust!
Riverside County Professional Roof Inspections
Special: 10% off your re-roofing or repair. At Scurrah's Roofing We handling all of your roof repair needs for both homeowners and business owners in the city of Riverside County, CA. You will always feel a high sense of quality and integrity with our roof Inspection work. We are a city of Riverside County roof inspection contractor that has the professional service, skills and experience to take care of your home or business Roof Repair project.
Scurrah's Roofing has the expertise required to resolve all types of issues which may arise with southern california wood, tile, composition, metal, and flat roof roofing systems. During our years in business, we have provided our affordable roof maintenance and repair services for countless numbers of homeowners and business throughout our Southern California service area, who have relied upon us repeatedly to keep their roofs functioning optimally.
Riverside County Roof Inspections
We performs comprehensive roof inspections, where we thoroughly evaluate all important aspects of your residential or commercial roof, and determine areas of roof weakness where future issues may arise. During our inspections, we:
Check for damaged shingles, shakes, tiles, metal panels; bubbling on flat roof systems.
Contact the roof inspection specialists at Scurrah's Roofing today, for inspection. We service most areas in Southern California, and provide free onsite repair estimates throughout our service area.
The Services We Provide in Riverside County, CA
See What Homeowners Are Saying About Us
Roofing Commercial Residentil Repair
Norco Roofing Contractor
Chino Hills Roofing Contractor
Yorba Linda Roofing Contractor
Orange County Roof Contractor


text: The Society for the Anthropology of Work (SAW) invites submissions for the 2012 AAA Annual Meeting. We are open to panels and papers on all subjects, but especially encourage submissions related to this year's theme of "Borders and Crossings." This theme seems ideally suited to our section, as scholarship around work regularly involves the crossing of boundaries, whether cultural, geo-political, or disciplinary. We welcome panels that consider the movement of jobs, workers, information, and the products of labor across national or cultural boundaries. For complete details, click here.


text: Artificial Cornea – The Boston Keratoprosthesis When the cornea becomes severely diseased and vision is compromised, cornea transplantation may be necessary. Many people with corneal disease can benefit from corneal transplantation involving tissue from human donors. This is the most common treatment for severe corneal opacity. However, in many cases, this treatment rapidly fails. An alternate treatment for patients with severe corneal opacity is the Boston Keratoprosthesis, which is an "artificial cornea." It was developed by one of our leading clinician scientists, Dr. Claes H. Dohlman. The Boston keratoprothesis can be used after standard corneal transplant has failed or when such a transplant would be unlikely to succeed. Thus keratoprosthesis implantation is a procedure designed to help patients whose conditions are the most difficult to treat. Development The Boston Keratoprosthesis has been under development since the 1960s and has improved over time, leading to its FDA clearance in 1992. Since January 2000, more than 7,000 implantations have been performed. It is the most commonly used artificial cornea in the United States and throughout the world. The keratoprosthesis is made of clear plastic with excellent tissue tolerance and optical properties. It consists of three parts, and when fully assembled, has the shape of a collar-button. Surgery Generally, indications for the Boston Keratoprosthesis include: Failed corneal graft with poor prognosis for further grafting Vision less than 20/200 in the affected eye and compromised vision in the opposite eye No end-stage glaucoma or retinal detachment Prior to surgery, a detailed history will be taken. This helps assess the corneal condition and determines if the patient is a good candidate for the surgery. The device is inserted into a corneal graft, which is then sutured into the patient's cornea as in standard transplantation. If the natural lens is in place, it is also removed. Finally, a soft contact lens is applied to the surface; it must be worn around the clock, every day. This does not cause any discomfort. Our one-step surgery is simpler and faster than procedures used in other keratoprosthesis models; it generally requires about 1.5 hours to complete. While general anesthesia is recommended, surgery is often performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation. Improvements in vision are usually noted the following day or week(s). Although the prosthesis is clear, use of a colored contact lens can perfectly match the iris color of the opposite eye. Postoperative Care Because of possible complications that can result after many surgical procedures, patients with keratoprosthesis require relatively frequent ophthalmologic examinations in the beginning of postoperative care. The patient should be seen the day following surgery, as well as during the first and second weeks after surgery. Bimonthly check-ups are recommended during the first year. After this time, examination by the surgeon every three to four months is also recommended. For long-term postoperative safety, it is recommended that the patient continuously wear the soft contact lens (not felt by patient) and use prophylactic antibiotic drops once or twice daily. Thus, a life-long regimen of daily drops of antibiotics is prescribed to prevent infection. In addition, medications to control inflammation and/or glaucoma are used when necessary. Stability and Safety The Boston Keratoprosthesis is known for excellent long-term (many years) stability and safety. Its optical system can provide normal vision if the rest of the eye is undamaged. The surgery is reversible at any time. Learn More Download the KPro newsletter to learn about the latest advancements in keratoprosthesis surgery. Referring physicians and ophthalmologists trained in Boston Keratoprosthesis surgery may find more information on our Physician Resources webpages. Make An Appointment Today! 617-573-3202


text:
Bill Gross, the so-called bond king who oversees nearly $2 trillion at his firm Pimco, predicts unemployment may actually reverse course and rise next year. This bleak economic outlook will make for weak fixed income and stock returns and cause gold to go higher, Gross said.
The simple proclamation came as many do these days, via Twitter, on Sunday morning.
"2013 Fearless Forecasts: 1) Stocks & bonds return less than 5%. 2)Unemployment stays at 7.5% or higher 3) Gold goes up…," Gross wrote on the Pimco Twitter page.


text:
The BBC has faced worse crises
It's your turn.
That sums up in three words the attitude of many politicians and many in the press to the BBC crisis.
Having lived through their own crises - which critics argue the BBC reported with gusto - sympathy is in short supply.
In recent years, they've seen reputations trashed, jobs lost and people arrested and/or imprisoned.
So they will not see the resignation of a Director General after a mauling by John Humphrys as a cause for much mourning.
What I do not detect, however, is any threat to the existence or status of the BBC - unlike previous rows which pitted governments against the Corporation.
In 1926 when the country was riven by the General Strike, Churchill wanted to take over the BBC as an instrument of propaganda.
Anthony Eden's government drew up plans to take over the Corporation during the Suez Crisis of 1956.
Margaret Thatcher's clashes with the BBC over the Falklands War and coverage of the IRA led to the removal of a DG.
Tony Blair and Alastair Campbell's legal war over the sexed-up Iraq dossier and those missing weapons of mass destruction felled both the DG and the Chairman.
All these crises posed greater threats, in my view, than today's crisis - serious and disturbing though it undoubtedly is.
The prime minister has not sought to impose a government enquiry on the BBC undermining the independence of the BBC Trust.
He has not called for either the Director General's or Chairman's resignation. So far neither has the relevant Select Committee.
Some senior Conservatives believe that Newsnight jumped on a bandwagon launched by one of the party's bitterest foes, Labour MP Tom Watson, who first made a link between child abuse and unnamed Tory politicians.
Many politicians are watching the BBC reeling from its self-inflicted wounds with a mixture of amazement and frustration but I detect little anger or desire for retribution.
One lesson of this crisis is the speed with which people and organisations can move from heroes to zeros - from the triumph of the Olympics to the trough of child abuse.
Another is that you don't have to wait very long for one crisis to replace another.
The next one, coming soon, will pit the press against politicians who believe the law should underpin any new system of regulation.
Today it's the BBC's turn but it will be someone else's soon.


text:
Well worth mentioning – the new First Class service on East Coast rail. We travelled south with East Coast (www.eastcoast.co.uk)and enjoyed a complimentary cooked breakfast served at the seat,juice,croissants, toast,endless freshly brewed coffee-and we arrived on time too! The return journey provided a complimentary drinks service followed by a super lunch. I chose Caesers Salad which was freshly prepared and washed down with a good sized glass of decent white wine. Quite fabulous and a real treat! Not a bad start to a working day……………………..
TRAVELLING SOUTH WITH EAST COAST RAILSeptember 30th, 2011
LONDON FASHION WEEK…….September 20th, 2011
We shall be reporting our comments shortly about the Spring/Summer collections 2012……………come and see us at Fenwicks in Canterbury Wednesday 21st September 6-9pm where we will be presenting the new Autumn/Winter collections. See you there!
August 23rd, 2011
Check out BHS this season – yes….BHS. On course to compete with leading high street fashion chains they are upping their game. We want the dark orange satin blouse at £ 38. And the forties style dress with faux faur tippet. Just gorgeous!
A day at the races…August 21st, 2011
We had a great day at York Races which was blessed with mainly good weather which often brings out unsuitable attire for many of the ladies who should perhaps follow the 'cover up' rule. This applies to short dresses and skirts on those without the thighs to show off, also low tops and bare arms on show when there is way too much on show!
We were guests of Juddemonte Farms owned by Prince Khalid Abdulla who puts so much into British racing, it was great to see him win his sponsored race with his trainer Henry Cecil bagging both first and second, not a dry eye in the place, it is great to see Henry doing so well. The lunch was a delicious lobster confection – Pouilly Fume and all things good, everyone had made an effort and both men and women looked smart.
For the more mature ladies Paddy Campbell suits were a plenty, neat jackets and beautifully tailored to emphasize a waist and cover a hip if necessary – she is a master tailor. For the younger, plenty of killer heels and short dresses and hardly a pair of trousers in sight –
with shrugs which look so much better than a heavy jacket on a little dress in summer. The girls really had made an effort with fascinators and hats all round. My pick of the best went to Sara Cumani wife of Italian trainer who was wearing a pale blue fitted jacket over a pale blue chiffon skirt which looked fitted over the hips but had plenty of movement and came to just over the knee, ideal with pretty ballet shoes or pumps, it wont crease and with that shape you dont have to wear heels which can be a killer for a days racing! It is always better to have a raincoat or jacket with you – nothing looks worse that goose bumps!
The racing fraternity has gone to Deauville where the French still manage to show us a trick or too –
if any of you need help with your outfits for Race days either home or away – do get in touch Gail and I are delighted to help.
AUTUMN IS COMING………………………August 12th, 2011
It is only August but the shops are full of new season collections. The savvy shoppers among you will be planning budgets, sorting through last years clothes and like me – looking forward to adding those flat ankle boots or brogues(TopShop,River Island,Kurt Geiger)oversized jackets(or car coats as they were once called! – ASOS, M&S,TopShop),drainpipe trousers (still everywhere). Skirts are longer and straight – below the knee to mid calf. Team with a chiffon top with pussy cat bow and high clompy shoes. Gothic black lace (fab dress at M&S soon). I could go on…………..let us help you put these looks together – soon!!
Fashion People Now on FacebookAugust 11th, 2011
Fashion People is now on Facebook – be sure to click "Like" to stay updated with our latest news!
Our week – from fashionpeople.co.ukJuly 30th, 2011
One week on and we've been really busy. Although August is generally a time for Sales and gosh there are some bargains to be had, Autumn Collections are now in. This week however I have had two clients who wanted 'Mother of the Bride' outifts. I took them to Harrogate, first stop Julie Fitzmaurice who have a reputation for being a 'scary' smart shop.To be honest it went well, a good selection of silk or organza coats (knee length ) over pretty chiffon or silk dresses… made to measure, in most of the colours under the sun, my clients went home really happy with EXACTLY what they wanted, a dress to fit a bigger bust, or a smaller waist or bigger hips, these are good news for a special occasion. I think going with clients helps as I tell people to just take their time. My customer today said she thought she was the most indecisive person ever but lets be honest, choosing a Wedding Outfit when you are the Mother of the Bride is stressful – I hope I made my ladies happy! Its been such a good week for weather, bare legs, dresses and in my case leg make up from Boots No 7, honestly its brilliant and people ask if I am in tights my legs look so smooth!
In October I am doing a Charity Walk in Nepal, so its full on fitness training, ladies, I FEEL GREAT! Gym 3 nights a week and a couple of tough walks, must cut down on the glass of Chardonnay however!
Do get in touch when ever you have a Fashion Crisis, Fashion People are here to help!


text:
IsaOmega contains the purest, most advanced omega-3 essential fatty acids on the market today. It helps to promote heart health, joint health and brain development. *
No other product can compete with the quality of IsaOmega™ Supreme. Each batch is third-party tested to ensure it's free of heavy metals, PCBs, and dioxin.
Our fish oil is sourced from the deep unpolluted waters and goes through a molecular distillation process that creates one of the most concentrated oils available.
Research shows a proper omega-3 to omega-6 balance may help with stabilizing insulin levels, which encourages fat loss.
Our exclusive formula for IsaOmega Supreme is based on solid research on omega-3 fatty acids. It contains the most concentrated sources of DHA and EPA omega-3 essential fatty acids. Our fish oil is sourced from the deep, unpolluted waters of Norway and undergoes a molecular distillation process that creates a highly concentrated fish oil. The end product is considered pharmaceutical grade. Each batch is third-party tested to confirm undetectable levels of heavy metals (arsenic, led, mercury, cadmium and iron), PCBs, and dioxins.
With over 25,000 clinical studies on omegas, research shows that getting an appropriate amount of fish oil in your diet may offer amazing benefits to your body. Includes gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid that's commonly deficient in the body that may support joint health.*
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are two types of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish such as mackerel, albacore tuna, and salmon. IsaOmega Supreme contains one of the highest levels of both EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids that is available on the market today. One dose of IsaOmega (two soft gels) helps meet the American Heart Association's recommendations by containing 1,200 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids (600 milligrams EPA, 480 milligrams DHA, and 120 milligrams of other omega-3 fatty acids).
IsaBiome™ works as a complete system to help support a better microbiome so you can feel better, live better, and continuously improve your overall health.
Adaptogens, antioxidants, and nutrients to help strengthen the body's ability to fight the effects of stress and promote better recovery.
Isagenix Fruits is loaded with essential nutrients to promote overall health.
Immune Shake Booster is a blend of science-supported ingredients that help prime, strengthen, and balance the immune system for better overall health.*
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Transparency and accuracy are a top priority at Isagenix. We constantly strive to ensure that product information is complete, accurate, and current. However, at times, products may be unavailable or have different labels or attributes than those listed here.


text:
Your browser does not support iframes.
The third Lancaster Street Market of 2009 is slated for July 4 and will include a special attraction.
Steve Koss of Koss Motorsports will be sponsoring his highly popular car show for visitors to enjoy.
"We are so excited to have Steve involved again with his great car show. His group joined us for the December street market and they were very popular," said Carrie Miller, event coordinator for See Lancaster. "We feel this will be well received again during the holiday weekend."
Lancaster will soon be getting "the stuff it needs out here."
Tractor Supply Co., the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the country, is opening its 19th South Carolina store in Lancaster. The chain is known for its slogan, "The stuff you need out here."
Work began on the former Sweet Union Furniture store building next to Bi-Lo at 593 S.C. 9 Bypass East on April 20, though signs announcing the chain was moving in have been up for months around the store.
INDIAN LAND – After months of construction, the new Lowe's in Indian Land opened for business last week.
Located at U.S. 521 and S.C. 160, the store held a "soft" opening May 20, when customers were allowed to shop for the first time.
The store will celebrate its formal grand opening Thursday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., followed by an open house.
Rick Nichols, a manager at the store, said the soft opening attracted some customers who were intrigued by the new store.
Advertising representatives at The Lancaster News brought home a slew of awards from the recent S.C. Press Association's annual Palmy Awards.
The awards ceremony was held May 15 at the Sheraton Hotel in Columbia. The Lancaster News won 19 awards, plus the prestigious Paul League Award for Best Overall Advertising in the weekly division. The Lancaster News competes in the 12,001 to 35,000 weekly circulation division.
The sparks fly at Bob Doster's metal-working shop in East Gay Street as a computerized torch cuts out the shape of a stainless-steel angel oak tree.
Doster, 60, sketches out a design, then uses the torch to cut out the shape. The piece is then shined up and welded onto a base.
That's the process for the smaller pieces, such as the palmetto trees, Rocky Shoals spider lilies, angel oaks and various Christmas ornaments that Doster is known for.
Homecare of Lancaster and Hospice of Lancaster have undergone restructuring at the corporate level, but still provide the same quality service the community has come to expect, say staff members.
For more than 25 years, Homecare and Hospice had been part of Springs Memorial Hospital, owned by Community Health Systems, based in Tennessee.
But recently Community Health Systems reorganized and made its homecare and hospice entities free-standing organizations, said Stephanie Gardner, director at Homecare/Hospice of Lancaster.
The change took effect Jan. 1.
INDIAN LAND – Indian Land residents should have a plethora of options for their medical needs when a new medical center opens next month.
The CMC-Carolina Lakes Medical Plaza is set to open May 5 at 7666 Charlotte Highway. It's located a few miles south of Sun City Carolina Lakes and Carolina Commons Shopping Center.
Kevin McCarthy, spokesman for Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, said the practices that will operate in the building include Barnett Family Practice, the Sanger Clinic/Charlotte Cardiology Associates and Mecklenburg Medical Group.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., and DALLAS – Pulte Homes and Centex Corp. announced last week a merger agreement under which Pulte and Centex will combine in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at $3.1 billion, including $1.8 billion of net debt.
In 2008, Pulte and Centex delivered more than 39,000 closings with combined revenues of $11.6 billion. The combined company will have the strongest liquidity position among its peer group with more than $3.4 billion of cash as of March 31, 2009, a news release said.
INDIAN LAND – Indian Land residents will have another option for picking up prescription drugs and daily essentials when Walgreens pharmacy opens this summer.
The 14,820-square foot store, located at Jim Wilson Road and Charlotte Highway, is slated to open in the next few months.
Walgreens' spokesman Robert Elfinger said construction on the building and work on the interior are almost complete, although there are too many variables, such as weather conditions and remaining site work, to say exactly when the store will open.
Springs Memorial Hospital has updated the software of its MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) system to a high-definition and highly enhanced version.
The Signa EXCITE 1.5T HD system provides doctors at Springs Memorial with highly detailed pictures of anatomy and pathology to help them evaluate a wide range of conditions, including stroke, muscoskelatal and heart disease.
Copyright © 2019
The Lancaster News is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Lancaster County and Lancaster, South Carolina, and the surrounding area..


text:
President Obama will be formally sworn in for his second term in office Jan. 21.
He is the 43rd man to take the oath of office. Yes, Obama is the 44th president, but Grover Cleveland gets counted twice because his terms were not consecutive.
To discover other bits of inauguration trivia, take our quiz on notable (and just plain odd) inaugural firsts. Who was the first to ride to his inauguration in a car? Who was the first to wear full-length trousers?
And when you're done, explore some of other quizzes, below, from the Los Angeles Times.
Campaign ads quiz -- watch 'Daisy' | Debates quiz: Famous quotes -- 'Who am I?' | Vladimir Putin: Real stunt or fake? | Test your hurricane knowledge


text:
Welcome to APPLEJACK DINER where breakfast is always served!
If you are looking for a place to eat in the tradition of great New York restaurants, then look no further. We have the perfect place for you. APPLEJACK DINER Restaurant has everything from a full breakfast menu (served 7am-Midnight) to daily lunch and dinner specials to after-dinner brandies, cordials and cocktails.
Start your day off in New York the right way with a great breakfast, featuring omelettes any style, our famous French Toast and great New York style bagels (we suggest the Full House: Nova Scotia Lox on a toasted bagel with tomato, lettuce, sliced onion, scallion and cream cheese).
Or stop in for lunch which features a full sandwich board, cold or hot (the hot open-faced sandwiches are exquisite), Greek Gyro platters, and 20 different types of burgers. Try the soup of the day and a salad with grilled chicken or a fish filet.
But what APPLEJACK DINER is really known for is a wonderful selection of dinner entrees. Italian specialties, chickens and pastas, steaks and chops and delicious fresh seafood dishes top the menu's choices. Try the Surf 'n Turf - T-Bone, Sirloin and Rib Eye steaks, cooked the way you like it.
Sweet tooth? APPLEJACK DINER satisfies every pallette with a variety of sweets to choose from. Try our melt-in-your mouth cheesecake (baked on premises), variety of pies, cakes, mousse, tiramisu, muffins, pastries and much more. Don't miss out on the sundaes, milkshakes, malts and old-fashioned egg creams from our fountain bar.
Come before the show, or stop in after for a late night cocktail. Applejack is open 24 hours a day, Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, we are open until midnight. view our menu>>>
Website & Hosting Serviceshttp://w.mawebcenters.com/sneha
Thank you for visiting!