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Honor at Last for Roy P Benavidez
"I did this as a way to honor all those who have struggled to come back from serving our country in times of war. The most interesting part for me was something I didn't find out until after I created this photoplay, was that this was Roy's second tour. He had been so gravely wounded, by stepping on a landmine, on his first tour that he was drummed out of the Army after returning. Roy built his body back up and returned to the service after proving himself fit and joined the elite Green Beret's and went back to Vietnam for a second tour for which he received the Medal of Honor."
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Memorial to Roy P Benavidez
Rank: Master SergeantOrganization: U.S. ArmyCompany: Detachment B-56Division: 5th Special Forces GroupBorn: 5 August 1935, DeWitt County, Cuero, TexasDeparted: YesEntered Service At: Houston, Texas June 1955G.O. Number:Date of Issue:Accredited To:Place / Date: West of Loc Ninh on 2 May 1968
" Master Sergeant (then Staff Sergeant) Roy P. Benavidez United States Army, who distinguished himself by a series of daring and extremely valorous actions on 2 May 1968 while assigned to Detachment B56, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, Republic of Vietnam. On the morning of 2 May 1968, a 12-man Special Forces Reconnaissance Team was inserted by helicopters in a dense jungle area west of Loc Ninh, Vietnam to gather intelligence information about confirmed large-scale enemy activity. This area was controlled and routinely patrolled by the North Vietnamese Army. After a short period of time on the ground, the team met heavy enemy resistance, and requested emergency extraction. Three helicopters attempted extraction, but were unable to land due to intense enemy small arms and anti-aircraft fire. Sergeant Benavidez was at the Forward Operating Base in Loc Ninh monitoring the operation by radio when these helicopters returned to off-load wounded crewmembers and to assess aircraft damage. Sergeant Benavidez voluntarily boarded a returning aircraft to assist in another extraction attempt. Realizing that all the team members were either dead or wounded and unable to move to the pickup zone, he directed the aircraft to a nearby clearing where he jumped from the hovering helicopter, and ran approximately 75 meters under withering small arms fire to the crippled team. Prior to reaching the team's position he was wounded in his right leg, face, and head. Despite these painful injuries, he took charge, repositioning the team members and directing their fire to facilitate the landing of an extraction aircraft, and the loading of wounded and dead team members. He then threw smoke canisters to direct the aircraft to the team's position. Despite his severe wounds and under intense enemy fire, he carried and dragged half of the wounded team members to the awaiting aircraft. He then provided protective fire by running alongside the aircraft as it moved to pick up the remaining team members. As the enemy's fire intensified, he hurried to recover the body and classified documents on the dead team leader. When he reached the leader's body, Sergeant Benavidez was severely wounded by small arms fire in the abdomen and grenade fragments in his back. At nearly the same moment, the aircraft pilot was mortally wounded, and his helicopter crashed. Although in extremely critical condition due to his multiple wounds, Sergeant Benavidez secured the classified documents and made his way back to the wreckage, where he aided the wounded out of the overturned aircraft, and gathered the stunned survivors into a defensive perimeter. Under increasing enemy automatic weapons and grenade fire, he moved around the perimeter distributing water and ammunition to his weary men, reinstilling in them a will to live and fight. Facing a buildup of enemy opposition with a beleaguered team, Sergeant Benavidez mustered his strength, began calling in tactical air strikes and directed the fire from supporting gunships to suppress the enemy's fire and so permit another extraction attempt. He was wounded again in his thigh by small arms fire while administering first aid to a wounded team member just before another extraction helicopter was able to land. His indomitable spirit kept him going as he began to ferry his comrades to the craft. On his second trip with the wounded, he was clubbed from additional wounds to his head and arms before killing his adversary. He then continued under devastating fire to carry the wounded to the helicopter. Upon reaching the aircraft, he spotted and killed two enemy soldiers who were rushing the craft from an angle that prevented the aircraft door gunner from firing upon them. With little strength remaining, he made one last trip to the perimeter to ensure that all classified material had been collected or destroyed, and to bring in the remaining wounded. Only then, in extremely serious condition from numerous wounds and loss of blood, did he allow himself to be pulled into the extraction aircraft. Sergeant Benavidez' gallant choice to join voluntarily his comrades who were in critical straits, to expose himself constantly to withering enemy fire, and his refusal to be stopped despite numerous severe wounds, saved the lives of at least eight men. His fearless personal leadership, tenacious devotion to duty, and extremely valorous actions in the face of overwhelming odds were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflect the utmost credit on him and the United States Army. "
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The Genesis name made its debut for Hyundai as a sedan, one that left a good impression on me after driving it.
But while that was a cozy ride, the Korean automaker has upped the ante with the 2013 Genesis Coupe.
The sedan was nice, but the coupe is – simply put – a blast, especially given the fact that the Karussel White Genesis 3.8 GT tester came with the model's most powerful V6 engine.
While the coupe starts at $26,499, the GT version starts at $36,999.
In that form, it comes well equipped with features like 19-inch alloy wheels, front active headrests, keyless entry, push-button start, Bluetooth, heated front leather seats, automatic temperature control, navigation system, sunroof and LED daytime running lights.
The Genesis Coupe is a sexy vehicle. That much is obvious fairly quickly when looking at it.
Up front, you are struck immediately by the bold design that includes a wide and deep centre blacked-out grille, with headlights that are placed in a way that gives the vehicle a menacing look. That appearance is enhanced by two black faux air intakes in the middle of the hood which are placed at pretty much the same angle.
The Genesis has a nice silhouette, and some bold body lines that lead the eye from front to back.
What you might not notice at first when looking at the Genesis Coupe is that the rear wheels are placed wider than the front ones, further enhancing the sporty stance.
Inside the Genesis, occupants are coddled in comfortable sporty seats and a pleasant cabin that features lots of soft-touch materials and quality finishes.
While the three-dial cluster showing engine stats like fuel consumption and torque are cool, I don't really see the point of having them – especially since I was too busy enjoying the ride to even glance at them.
This is where things get interesting.
The Genesis 3.8 GT is fitted with Hyundai's 3.8-litre V6 and its 348 horsepower and 295 foot-pounds of torque. That is some serious power for this rear-wheel-drive coupe, something that made for many hours of happy driving around Montreal as I racked up more than 700 kilometres behind the wheel.
With a performance-tuned suspension, the Genesis holds the road quite well even when cornering at higher speeds – which made me want to test this vehicle on a track, something I wasn't able to do.
Weight distribution is at 56/44 in the GT model, making the Genesis well balanced. And it certainly shows on the road.
Fuel efficiency for the V6 is rated at 11.0 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 7.3 L/100 km on the highway. My time in the Genesis resulted in an average of 10.0 L/100 km.
The other available engine in the Genesis Coupe lineup is a 2.0-litre turbocharged intercooled four-cylinder. Its power numbers are lower, but nonetheless bountiful for a car of this stature: 274 horsepower and 275 foot-pounds of torque.
The standard transmission across the lineup is a six-speed manual gearbox, while the optional gearbox is an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
While the Genesis may seat up to four passengers, it is definitely best enjoyed from behind the wheel – with a front-seat passenger being a close second.
That's because being a coupe, rear legroom is tight and accessing the two back seats can be a bit of a squeeze.
It's a breeze, however, to slip behind the wheel and turn the Genesis Coupe on for another road trip.
Finding an ideal driving position is easy thanks to the adjustable driver's seat and tilt and telescopic steering. My hand also fell perfectly on the shifter from my position on the centre arm rest, so bonus points there.
The coupe does offer a decent amount of trunk space, with 10 cubic feet available, which is just enough for what my household buys on a weekly grocery run.
Those with a young family will have to wait a few years before they can think of getting the Genesis Coupe, since there really is no good way to get a child's seat back there.
But as my best friend said when I went to meet him for lunch with this beauty: "That's the car I would want for a mid-life crisis."
Start saving up, buddy.
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Seats: Four
Engine: 3.8-litre V6
Power: 348 horsepower, 295 foot-pounds of torque
Transmission: six-speed manual
Price: base/as tested: $36,999/$36,999 (before freight and preparation)
Fuel economy: 11.0 litres per 100 kilometres (city), 7.3 L/100 km (hwy.)
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WASHINGTON — Archaeologists have uncovered for the first time the remains of a Bronze Age glass factory, where skilled artisans made glass from its raw materials. Surprisingly, this factory, which was bustling around 1250 B.C., is in Egypt rather than Mesopotamia, which is generally thought to be where glass was first made.
Glass was extremely valuable during the Bronze Age, so this discovery implies that Egypt may have enjoyed more clout than was previously thought as a producer of this sought-after substance.
The oldest-known glass artifacts of consistently high quality date back to approximately 1500 B.C. These may have been made in Mesopotamia.
"But this is the first place that we have been able to put our fingers on and say, 'Here it was and this is how they did it,'" said Thilo Rehren of University College London in London. "Until now we have only seen the final products of the glassmaking process, and nothing showing the level of skill and organization in which it was done."
Rehren and Edgar Pusch from the Pelizaeus-Museum in Hildesheim, Germany describe their findings in Friday's issue of the journal Science, published by AAAS, the nonprofit science society.
A precious commodity
The most common glass objects made during this time period were glass beads and vessels with narrow necks, which may have held perfume or other valuable liquids. They were often made of blue glass, colored to emulate precious stones like turquoise and lapis lazuli, inlaid with white and yellow lines.
Most of these objects have been found in Egypt and the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers that was once Mesopotamia. They were made in two separate stages.
In the primary production stage, glass was made from plant ash and crushed quartz dust into round disks or "ingots." In the secondary stage, the ingots were melted down and re-formed into specific objects. Many clues — such as a Late Bronze Age shipwreck off the coast of Turkey that contained a cache of cobalt-blue glass ingots — indicate that the ingots could have been made in one location and then exported to distant locations for the second stage.
"In the last 20 years, we archaeologists have realized this is a serious issue. We can tell the style of the glass objects, but we don't necessarily know where the glass came from," Rehren said.
Importer or exporter?
Some indirect evidence has suggested that the Mesopotamians produced glass before the Egyptians did. For example, a victory inscription from an Egyptian pharaoh who had returned from battle claimed he had brought back skilled glassworkers from Mesopotamia. Some Egyptian tomb paintings also show people who appear to be Syrian bringing glass to Egypt, according to Rehren.
In the late 19th century, Sir Flinders Petrie discovered the remains for Bronze Age glass production in Tell el-Amarna, Egypt, though there was conflicting evidence over whether this was primary or secondary glass production.
Clay tablets at the Amarna site documented a request by Pharaoh Akhenaten for glass to be brought to Egypt, suggesting that glass was not produced in Egypt but only reworked there.
On the other hand, the blue glass ingots found in the Turkish shipwreck matched the dimensions of the glass molds found at Amarna, suggesting that perhaps primary glass production did occur there after all.
Beer jars and special vessels
The artifacts recently discovered at Qantir were clearly used in primary glass production, according to Rehren.
In the workshops, the researchers found over 1,000 fragments of various vessels used for producing glass from its raw materials.
Ceramic vessels that may have been recycled beer jars held the plant ash and crushed quartz while they were heated to relatively low temperatures. One of the vessels the researchers found was still full of this semifinished glass.
Once the crucible cooled, it contained a glass ingot ready to be sent to another workshop for remelting. Most of the fragments at Qantir have a thin layer of lime on their inner sides, which would have prevented contamination and helped the ingot separate from the container when the crucible was broken apart.
The researchers didn't find any evidence of the hearth or furnace used, but they hope to continue investigating the site.
In a commentary also published by Science, Caroline Jackson of Britain's University of Sheffield notes that glass was difficult to work, complicated to produce and available in vivid, symbolically significant colors. As such, it was probably a royal commodity exchanged as a gift to enhance power, status and political allegiances.
Any group that controlled the production or consumption of glass would have occupied a powerful political or social position, according to Jackson. Based on the findings at Qantir and the previously excavated site of Amarna, Egypt may have been a major exporter of glass, she writes.
The glass artifacts from Qantir are now staying put in Egypt, however. In the past, so many Europeans removed artifacts from Egypt that the government now bans any export of the ancient material.
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Almost three decades ago, when Tim Flannery and Jerry Royster platooned at second for the Padres, the combined player became known as Timry Flanster.
Fast forward to the present Padres and the right field combination of
Denable? Or Venorefia?
"I don't want to go there," Denorfia laughed yesterday as he discussed what looks to be a third full season of sharing right field with Venable.
"It's still sort of evolving," the Padres manager said Monday. "I don't want to call it a traditional platoon. We weigh trends. We'll go with the hot hand. It's not a platoon all the time."
But when the Padres' brass crush the numbers in right field around baseball, they like to say "their platoon" of Venable and Denorfia ranks among the top third of all right fields in the major leagues.
They have the numbers to prove it.
The Padres, however, believe their tandem ranks even slightly higher based on the defense and running skills of Venable and Denorfia – both of whom also saw time at the other two outfield spots last season as well as being used as a pinch-hitter.
"I'm happy with our right field situation," Padres general manager Josh Byrnes said several times during the off-season as the names of other right fielders were tossed around the rumor mill.
Padres right fielders hit a combined .280 last season with 37 doubles, 14 triples and 59 RBI. The right fielders scored 104 runs and stole 28 bases. The right field position led the Padres in runs scored and triples and was third in doubles and homers while having the second-fewest strikeouts.
Not great, but not the Padres most pressing need. And some in the organization believed the Denorfia-Venable platoon might give way next year to prospect
Venable and Denorfia agree that one of the best parts of their situation is that Black uses both in different roles. Neither is limited to being a part-time right fielder.
"We're both pretty involved in most games even when we're not starting in right," said Denorfia, who last season hit .294 with 12 doubles, five triples, six homers and 22 RBI in 261 at-bats while playing in right. Venable hit .286 as a right fielder with 20 doubles, seven triples and six homers for 30 RBI.
Together they had 203 at-bats other than in right, including 52 while pinch-hitting.
"Obviously, everyone wants more at-bats," said the left-handed-hitting Venable, who makes more of the starts in right against right-handed starters. The right-handed Denorfia gets most of the calls against left-handed starters.
"Will and I make it a lot easier because we're friends and we respect each other's abilities," said Denorfia. "It also helps that we buy into Buddy's system and know the formula. Even if we're not starting in right on a specific night, Will and I are either involved or close to being involved in almost every game."
Venable played in 148 games last season and started 80 games in right. Denorfia appeared in 130 games last season with 60 starts in right.
"There's not a lot of energy wasted on what might happen," said Venable. "In the early stages of this, the platoon wasn't as pronounced. It evolved. Now I know if there is a left-hander starting, Deno has it. It works when you have guys who accept and understand their roles . . . play to their strengths."
Denorfia hit .337 last year against left-handed pitchers. Venable hit .231 against lefties. But Venable hit .270 against right-handers. Denorfia hit .247 against right-handers.
"Because it's working out so well, it's easier to accept," said Denorfia. "It can be hard when you get a little momentum going and you don't play. But there are long-term benefits for the team."
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Hi, I had really bad Lower Back Pain, Disc Pain, Radiating pain from a work accident, I am a heavy duty mechanic and was lifting heavy equipment and seriously hurt my lower back. I went to Dr. Robert Stitt and he did a good job at fixing my back. I am doing so much better and am back to work. If you have lower back pain or disc pain you can go to Dr. Bob and get it fixed, Thank you Dr. Bob !
Hi, I travelled form Spokane Washington To see Dr. Bob
I have terrible Lower Back pain from Ankylosing Spondilitis, for over 40 years, causing a tilt in my spine that makes it very difficult and painful to stand up and walk. My friend Ken Aime suggested I see Dr. Robert Stitt at Natural Wellness Chiropractic Center as he has a very high regard for Dr. Stitt's Abilities. I did go up and stay with Ken and had a total of 10 treatments. After the treatments I can now stand up and walk properly without pain and discomfort. I would like to highly recommend Dr. Stitt to anyone who has back problems as he certainly did help me. I did utilize the adjustments, the rehab equipment and the herbs, and together it had a wonderful effect. If you can make an appointment with Dr. Robert Stitt I would think you would likely get the results you need. Thank You !
My Frozen Shoulder was very painful and couldn't move it, now its OK !
Hi, I was referred to Dr. Robert Stitt for my frozen Shoulder. I couldn't move my shoulder at all without extreme pain. Now after seeing Dr. Bob I can easily move my arm backwards , frontwards and in all directions. I am very happy about going to Dr. Bob. He is able to help. If you can call his office I am sure you will be able to get improvements. Thank you so much.
My Knee pains Are Much Better !!
I was quite scared about my knees as the pain in them was starting to prevent me from walking. I heard about Dr. Bob and went for my knee pains. I am pleased to announce to everyone that my knees are much better. The swelling is gone and I don't have any pain when walking. I was very worried because my job as a teacher requires me to stand in the classroom and work on my feet. I am very grateful and thank full I met Dr. Bob. He has also improved my posture, fixed my back pain and headaches, and generally has me doing a lot better. If you can make an appointment with Dr. Bob you it will be of great benefit. If you can call his office you will be able to do an initial consultation and then see if you can get helped. Thank you so much for everything.
My stomach pain was terrible but now improved !
Hi, I went to Dr. Bob with terrible stomach pain , first on the right side then the left side and it was moving from side to side,,, It was constant pain for several months. I also had back pain and poor posture. I could feel some lumps and thought it was serious. The Medical Doctor said it was swollen and gave me painkillers, but the pain kept going, and was getting a bit worse each week. I heard from my friend Dr. Bob works on your health and wellness and even some stomach pains have gone away. So I started about 2 months ago, and now I am pleased to say my stomach is greatly improved with no pain and swelling is not there. We did Adjustments and Herbs and it worked really well. I would like to say to everyone that Dr. Bob is very good, and I am referring all my family and friends to him. His staff is also very nice. If you have a health problem and you can go to Dr. Bob , you can go as It will help Greatly.I Thank you so much..
Carpal Tunnel Pain Is Ok Now !
I have had Carpal tunnel in my right wrist and then also happened in my left wrist, It was hurting more and more every month. I didn't want an operation, so I went to Dr. Bob as I heard he treats Carpal Tunnel, After 2 Months of treatment my wrists are good and my pain is gone. I am very happy about this. I hope and wish everyone with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can try Dr. Bob and gets Help.Thank you Dr. Bob
Saved my Life !
I would like to say that Dr. Bob saved my life, Dr. Bob is very skilled and competent. He fixed my back pain and another very serious condition I had. I would like everyone in my community to understand that he is a gifted healer, compassionate, and has a special passion for what he does. Most people don't realize how good he is and how he can really help. I tried Physio and it didn't work, I had an operation and it didn't work, and my pain meds were slowly not working , so I couldn't sleep and was losing my job. I went to Dr. Bob and all is fine now. I can sleep , I can work and I am happy again . The most important thing he taught me is that his type of treatment takes some time to work. If you can go to him just follow his advice and everything should go well. I have sent many patients to Dr. Bob and they have all done very well. Thank You for everything
Very Bad Lower Back Pain Gone
Hi, I had terrible Lower Back Pain , so bad I couldn't stand up, I could hardly walk and needed help walking and getting into the car. I was referred to Dr. Bob by my friend and he scanned me and found the cause of my problem, It was a vertebra out of alignment and my muscles were also weak. I had a pinched nerve as well in my lower back. I went to Dr.Bob for 4 weeks and now the pain is all gone and I am really feeling good.I am so surprised its gone as I had it for such a long time, and nothing else I tried worked. I am now just going every 2 weeks for maintenance to stay healthy. I would really like to refer everyone to Dr. Bob as he is such a nice man and such a good doctor. thank you so much Dr. Bob
A Returning to Innate Intelligence and Wellness
I have been a patient, a spiritual sister, and a good friend of Dr. Bob for yrs. He is compassionate, concerned, and, dedicated beyond belief, for the well being of ALL of his patients. He is consistently patient, focused, and selfless in his tenacity to serve the two leggeds--humans. He models and mentors a, "think outside the box," paradigm, challenging conventional thinking and infusing wisdom. He also teaches the responsibility we have to put wellness, in all areas, squarely on our shoulders. That we, too, need to be active participants in our healing journeys; hence the fitness machines, natural medicines, countless educational classes, posters for healthy eating, and so on. He is deeply concerned about the state of our Planet, our Mother, the Earth, and implicitly and explicitly mentors a return to balance: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually or inspirationally, within ourselves and with our community at large. I am so very fortunate to have Dr Bob in my life, through trying times of battling HGA Anaplasmosis, a devastating tick disease, with chronic neurological, joint/muscle, and organ dysfunction. Thank you, Creator, the highest Intelligence, for Dr Bob. May he continue to selflessly "serve the People," along with his other helpers, particularly, Christina, an angel for sure.
Blood pressure is lowest its been in 20 years
I went to Dr. Bob with neck pain and lower back pain, I also learned that he fixes Blood pressure problems. I have had High Blood Pressure for over 20 years to the point where I have to take it every day with my own blood pressure machine. Since seeing Dr. Bob and getting his adjustments and taking his herbs I have never had blood pressure this perfect. It has been 120 / 70 for over 2 months and I am amazed. Thank you for helping me get it from 140 /110 to 120/70, I also feel better , am getting better sleep. Dr. Bob also has a very good exercise class where we do interval surge exercises and that is really good as well. This is a very unique office with a very good balance of adjustments, different chiropractic techniques, nutrition consultation, exercise classes, and many different types of workshops on health and wellness. Its no wonder so many people come into this office and get better here. Again Thanks.
Very Good
I had a real Bad Shoulder pain and Dr. Bob Fixed that and it went away. I go for maintenance now once every 2 weeks to keep my shoulder healthy and my health better. Thank you very much for everything and a very nice man.
Acid reflux fixed !
I would like tho thank Dr. Bob for helping the acid reflux, I had terrible acid coming up after eating, Dr. Bob explained it was an open valve at the top of the stomach, with his adjustments and reflex adjustments on the valve it works good now, It closes shut after eating, I have no more acid coming up, A great relief, myself and my family will continue with Dr. Bob and we can refer everyone to Dr.Bob, Thanks very much.
Lowback Pain is Better
My Lowback pain is good now , now I'm just doing Maintenance which keeps the joints healthy and the Pain out, thanks to Dr. Bob, He has helped me and many others I know, so I keep referring to him, Thank you !
My Dizzyness is Gone
I had Dizzyness for many months, The doctors I went to could not help, just gave pills that didn't work, my dizzyness was so bad I coudn't conduct at choir at Church and had to sit down every few minutes. I was very nauseous as well , every day was getting worse. My friend told me about Dr. Bob, that he helped another person with dizzyness. After seeing him for 3 weeks my dizzyness went away and has not returned for 9 months now. I'm very happy and would like to encourage everyone to go see Dr. Stitt as he is very good.
Fixed my Frozen Shoulder !
I went in with terrible frozen shoulder, Dr. Bob has a special shoulder treatment and therapy. My shoulder is now moving and is much better . Thank you Dr. Bob.
Helped my lower back
I would like to thank Dr. Bob for fixing my lowerback pain. I had it for a long time and now it is gone. I also like his exercise machines as I am now more fit and more flexible, I also have lost some weight. Dr. Bob has helped many from my community and I continue to recommend him to all.
Travel 5 hours away from Grandview Manitoba to See Dr. Bob
My name is Lorna Ironstand. I travel once per month from Grandview ,Manitoba ( north of Dauphin ), to see Dr. Bob. When I first went to him it was January 2015 and I was in a wheel chair from Rheumatoid arthritis. I had swollen legs and swollen hands and my pain was severe. My joints were too sore to put any weight on them. Today September 19/2017, I have no swelling in my hands and no swelling in my feet and my pain is gone. I attribute this to Dr. Bob's treatments. I would recommend him to anyone who is sick and suffering. Anyone who would like to talk to me about this can call Dr. Bob's Clinic for my Phone Number. Thank you Dr. Bob.
My Allergies have improved Greatly
Hi, I would like to say that my allergies have Improved greatly, I was out eating the usual triggers for me which are shellfish, and soy sauce, I tried them sparingly at first and then more and more as the evening went on, and I was totally amazed that I didn't have any reaction. I usually get arm swelling, rash and difficult breathing but I had nothing. Wow. am really impressed with dr. bobs treatments for allergies. My wife is so amazed she has started care as well for her lower back pain, and it has gone away as well, Am really happy about this, and telling al my family and friends.
severe car accident pain improved
Hi, I was in a car accident that was severe, I had to have surgery to my arm and a plate put into it. My body was so sore, my arm and shoulder were really painful. I went to Dr. Bob and he immediately improved my pain, its at least 80 to 90 percent better . I am very happy I went to dr. Bob. I am recommending him to you and anyone else with health problems.
I really am grateful and happy my blood pressure is Normal
My Blood pressure was 166 over 110 and after I got adjustments and Supplements from Doctor Bob it came down to 110 over 76. I am very happy about this because i had a triple bypass a few years ago. Now my heart and cardiovascular system is functioning normally. Also my lower back and midback pain is gone. I am Very Happy and am very appreciative of Dr. Bob
Dr. Bob fixed my knee, now I can do a full squat !
When I went to Dr. Bob, I mentioned that my knee was really sore and the doctors wanted to do a knee replacement, I also can't jog and run anymore, After I started my Adjustments and healing therapy on my knee I was surprised that it got better. I also took his joint formula , Super Flex Collagen 10 and within a month I have no pain and full range of motion, Wow what a improvement. I'm even running a little bit again, its really amazing.
Joint pains are gone
I have been going to Dr. Bob for several ears now and have been ver happy with m results. I am out of pain in m joints and my energy has also improved. I had a triple bypass 10 ears ago and all my heart tests have also improved recently. Thank you Dr. Bob for your kind and great health care.
Worked very well for my sciatica
I had sciatica for over 20 years. I went to many doctors , chiropractors, even an acupuncturist. If it wasn't for my wife starting with Dr. Bob , I wouldn't have seen him either. But thank god for my wife going and then referring me to Dr. Bob. My sciatica is gone from Dr. Bobs unique treatments. He is different in his approach to sickness and back problems and it works very well. Thanks and I would definitely recommend to anyone with sciatica.
My diabetes is at normal levels
I started going to Dr. Bob 6 years ago. I had severe arthritis , heart disease and lifelong diabetes. My blood sugar levels were always high and my health was suffering because of that. I got weekly adjustments, nutritional supplements and special surge exercises from Dr. Bob. I started attending Dr. Bobs workshops on health and slowly my arthritis , heart disease and diabetes all became normal. Right now my blood sugar levels are consistently at normal levels.. Thanks Dr. Bob you made my life much better.
Thanks for all you do for me and mmy family
Dr Stitt is always professional always puts up with my drop ins as I have a schedule that seems to change in a blink of an eye if not quicker. He has a lot of patience when it comes to doing things and making it affordable. Without him I would still be medicating which is something I don't like doing....A chiropractor that listens to you and your body's needs Great job will never stop going....thanks for all you do for me and my family
Really cares about the health and wellness of his patients!
I've been seeing Dr. Bob for a few years now. He's the 4th chiropractor I've seen over the past decade to deal with my chronic neck pain and migraines, that are a result of a car accident. He is the only person who has been able to help me see progress into a life with much less pain. I am happy to say I can't remember the last time I've dealt with a severe migraine, and I used to get them frequently. No other chiropractor has gotten rid of my migraine issues! Seeing Dr. Bob has made a big difference in my life. I am thankful that he cares how you are feeling the day you see him and doesn't just do the same adjustment each time - he modifies your treatment each time depending on what you are experiencing. You also are able to drop by any time you are in pain and don't have to wait an hour just to see him - his office is efficient! Other chiropractors I've seen always made me wait at least 30 - 60 mins past my appointment time. Dr. Bob truly cares about the health and wellness of his patients.
Helped me a Lot
I was having a lot of problems with my llower back, also was having a lot of issues with my diet. I attended a dinner / nutritional information session as well as workshops and eventually got my health and diet back to normal. Dr. Bob is very helpful.
Great Care and Services
To Dr Bob and Staff, I just want to thank the wonderful staff for all the great care and services you provide to your patients and I. A big Thank-you !!! I appreciate every thing you've done for me. Lucy Smith.
My Experience at Natural Wellness
I came to seek help from Doctor Bob when I wanted to improve my overall health. Although I diid not have severe symptoms I did feel like I was not at my best I really had no idea how much Chiropractic care would improve my life and quality of life. I am so grateful to Dr. Bob and the staff he works with for my overall improvement to my health. As a new patient I was eating and drinking unhealthily and did very little exercise. After being shown the benefits, I worked healthier habits into my life including regular visits to the Chiropractor. In the time I've been a patient, I have gone from 188 lbs down to a slimmer 162 lbs Just recently I have been blessed with being pregnant with my first child. I truly believe that , had I not found Natural wellness and had not benn at optimal nervous system health, I would never have become pregnant at all. Thank-you so very much ! January M.
Very good experience
I went in with severe low back pain, and asthma. I also had to walk with a cane. My back pain is now gone and after several months of Dr bobs care my asthma is also gone. I no longer need to go to my asthma group meetings. Dr bob saved my life. I would recommend him very highly for anyone a health problem. I also don't need my cane anymore, I am very grateful to have met Dr bob
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Kids' Books
August 2019
Recent Releases
A Small Zombie Problem
K.G. Campbell
lonely August DuPont, who's never been allowed outside his family's ramshackle mansion until he receives an invitation from an aunt he didn't know he had.
What happens:
August gets a crash course in eerie family history, as well as a new companion: Claudette, the undead relative who follows him home.
Series alert:
This goofy and ghoulish illustrated book is the 1st in the Zombie Problems series.
Sea Sirens
Amy Chu and Janet K. Lee
What it's about:
Wiping out on a huge wave plunges surfer Trot and her one-eyed cat Cap'n Bill deep into the undersea realm of the mermaid-like Sea Sirens, where war with the Sea Serpents is looming -- and Trot's beloved grandfather might be caught in the middle.
Read it for:
a fast-paced fantasy filled with eye-catching art and dreamy details.
Try this next:
Katie O'Neill's
Aquicorn Cove
, another colorful graphic novel about imaginary sea creatures.
A Tale Magnolious
Suzanne Nelson
What it's about:
After orphan Nitty steals a bag of glowing green seeds and rescues a circus elephant named Magnolious, both girl and elephant flee to Fortune's Bluff, a tiny town troubled by dreadful dust storms and a mean mayor.
Why you might like it:
Set during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, this heartfelt story blends history, magic, and mystery.
For fans of:
Katherine Applegate's
The One and Only Ivan
or Kate DiCamillo's
The Magician's Elephant
The Oddmire, Book One: Changeling
William Ritter
What it's about:
Troublemakers Tinn and Cole have been raised as human twins, but one of them is actually a goblin changeling -- and neither of them knows which one.
What happens:
When they learn that the goblin must return to the horde or else the Wild Wood's magic will die, Tinn and Cole set out on a hazardous quest for answers about who they are.
Who it's for:
This series starter will grab readers who prefer dark, mischievous fantasy.
My Fate According to the Butterfly
Gail D. Villanueva
What it's about:
A black butterfly is a death omen, so after one lands on superstitious almost-11-year-old Filipina Sab, she decides to spend her final week discovering the truth about why her sister won't talk to their dad anymore.
Read it for:
a funny pet duck, an honest look at a tough family situation, and you-are-there descriptions of Manila (including snippets of Tagalog).
Further reading:
For a very different taste of Manila, try Marie Miranda Cruz's
Everlasting Nora
Gateway Fantasy
If you love the idea of gateways to other worlds -- think Platform 9 ¾, or the wardrobe that leads to Narnia -- you might enjoy the fantasy books below!
The Crooked Sixpence
Jennifer Bell
Welcome to:
the secret underground city of Ludinor, where "uncommon" objects are more than they seem: belts make people fly, bicycle bells talk, and toilet brushes are weapons.
What happens:
After a suitcase portal transports them to Ludinor, 11-year-old Ivy and her brother Seb are targeted by a sinister group searching for a valuable uncommon treasure.
Series alert:
If you enjoy the imaginative setting and charming wordplay in this 1st Uncommoners book, don't miss the sequel,
The Shadows of Doom
The Unicorn Quest
Kamilla Benko
sisters Claire and Sophie, who've just moved into Windermere Manor, where a ladder in the fireplace leads to Arden, a magical land on the brink of war.
What happens:
When Sophie goes missing -- along with a powerful artifact of Arden's long-lost unicorns -- timid Claire sets out on a dangerous mission to find them both.
Heads up:
This vivid, suspenseful fantasy ends on a cliffhanger, so be ready to jump right into the sequel,
Secret in the Stone
Dragon's Green
Scarlett Thomas
What it's about:
Determined to carry out her dying grandfather's final wish -- "find Dragon's Green" -- Effie Truelove discovers that
Dragon's Green
is a book that transports readers to the Otherworld, where Effie comes into her own as a True Hero.
a fascinating fantasy world and a likable crew of misfits
Who it's for:
nyone who believes that books are magic will be enchanted by this intriguing 1st book in the Worldquake series.
Flights and Chimes and Mysterious Times
Emma Trevayne
What it's about:
In Victorian London, ten-year-old Jack follows magician Lorcan Havelock through a door into smoggy Londinium, a parallel world filled with clockwork creatures and ruled by the fearsome Lady, who's decided she wants to keep Jack as her son.
Why you might like it:
With touches of history, science fiction, and fantasy, as well as a thrilling plot, this unusual tale will keep you turning pages.
Behind the Canvas
Alexander Vance
What it's about:
On a class trip to the local art museum, sixth-grade loner Claudia spots a blue-eyed boy who seems to be trapped inside the museum's paintings. Who is he, and how can she get inside the paintings to rescue him?
Read it for:
a smart heroine, an exciting adventure, and plenty of clever, comical footnotes about art history.
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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text: Rebuilding for the Future The devastating tornado that struck Joplin, Mo. in 2011 destroyed the city's high school but not its spirit. This is the story of how a resilient community and some fast-moving designers transformed a former big-box store into a 21st century learning space for displaced students. 06/01/2013 By Dave R. Macaulay | Photography by Alistair Tutton Photography Contact & Sources At 5:41 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2011, the world changed forever for residents of Joplin, Mo., when a catastrophic F-5 tornado swept through this city of 45,000 residents. With winds topping 200 mph and stretching more than a mile wide, the powerful storm killed 161 and destroyed over 25 percent of Joplin, including 7,000 homes and nearly 2,000 buildings. Among the wreckage stood a badly-damaged Joplin High School (JHS), which had served 2,200 students just before the disaster. The loss of the revered building was a heavy blow, and as the city began its arduous recovery, the JHS administration and school board wondered: What about next year? Creating an interim high school fell to Corner Greer & Associates (CGA) of Joplin. Their task? To transform a vacant retail space at the north end of Joplin's largest mall, once occupied by a Shopko department store, in time for the new school year's start on August 17th. Chad Greer, AIA, of CGA invited DLR Group to supplement his staff with their expertise in K-12 architecture and 21st century school design. In turn, he served as the project architect. "My job was to facilitate discussion with the school district and user groups, and deal with the city since we were under emergency orders from the governor, while also coordinating our efforts with FEMA and the Corps of Engineers," he recalls. Designers and contractors had just 55 business days to complete the new space, so CGA and DLR Group went to work immediately after Memorial Day, outlining a program for the big-box store through paper sketches and CAD drawings. The team engaged high school staff and students, administrators and other stakeholders through brainstorming sessions, and they set up a command center—dubbed the "War Room"—in one of Joplin's undamaged middle schools to further collaborate with district personnel. What emerged were dramatic new ideas for a 21st century learning environment, spurred on by necessity and far removed from the classic double-loaded corridors of the old high school, originally built in 1957. "The district was already aware of the concept and agreed this interim school could serve as a true 'incubator' to define different types of teaching and learning spaces," says Kevin Greischar, AIA, principal with DLR Group. "Yet administrators also wondered, 'What exactly does 21st century education look like?'" The design team soon realized the 95,000-square-foot space had its limitations: there was no room (or time) for a gymnasium or auditorium; the kitchen and science labs had to be housed in modular trailers outside the building; and classroom size would be severely constrained. So the Joplin School District chose instead to use the interim space only for juniors and seniors (approximately 1,100 students). Freshmen and sophomores would be sent to Memorial High, a district building near downtown that also escaped the tornado's approach. Integrated design was critical to meeting the 55-day goal. First, the project team focused only on materials, finishes, lighting and other systems that were readily available. To expedite the process, says Greischar, "all contractors needed to be present at all times. Every day we would issue a new set of drawings. The sequence of construction started to drive the information we needed, which then drove our processes." As a result, classrooms and common areas feature pre-finished drywall. The use of MDF introduces richness and warmth to many interior spaces; likewise, super graphics displaying the school's eagle mascot were employed throughout to create interest along the corridors and bring a touch of spirit to the facility. As completed, the colorful interior layout utilizes ceiling and carpet tiles for improved acoustics, and high-efficiency lighting to compensate for the lack of windows and daylight. This college-like environment is based on two major bisecting corridors, with a core of classrooms down the middle and six community spaces at each end. Studios serve the purpose of classrooms. They include moveable walls, allowing classes to merge and giving teachers the flexibility to move out into adjoining open spaces as needed. These collaborative areas blur the lines between classroom, circulation and study/independent space; it is not uncommon to see teachers and students working out assignments, moving seamlessly between lecture and tutoring. They become social hubs as well. Info-Links provide immediate access to shared workstations and high-definition monitors. Here, students can collaborate, plug in and recharge, or display what is on their laptops as part of project-based learning. Students can also schedule time in one of several glass-enclosed Think Tanks (conference rooms) located throughout the space for group assignments or quiet time. Pages: 1 2 View All Related Articles Considerations When Renovating a Historic Building KnollTextiles New Fabric Collection Inspired by Dior Couture Coat Historic Buildings Are Too Important to Be Considered Disposable


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Pirates swept in LA again, lose 6-2
The Pittsburgh Pirates finally hit their first home run of the season - the last team in the majors to do so. Andrew McCutchen's two-run shot wasn't enough, however, as Hyun-Jin Ryu and the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen shut them down the rest of the way.
Jeff Locke lost in his season debut, giving up four runs and eight hits over six innings in a 6-2 loss on Sunday as the Pirates were swept at Dodger Stadium for the second straight year.
"He bent, but he didn't really break," manager Clint Hurdle said. "If we break it down, we'd like him to get in front of hitters a little bit better than we did today. He was about 50 percent on first-pitch strikes and got into some deep counts. His fastball command wasn't as sharp as we saw in his last two outings this spring. So that provided a little bit more of a challenge against a pretty good lineup."
Locke, Pittsburgh's minor league pitcher of the year last season, was 3-1 with a 2.63 ERA in six starts and one relief outing during spring training. The 25-year-old left-hander, beginning what he hopes will be his first full season in the majors, is 1-7 with a 6.32 ERA and nine home runs allowed in 11 big league starts over a three-year span.
"I feel like I threw the ball really well in the spring. So when you break with this team up here, you've got to feel confident," Locke said. "I felt very confident coming in today, and the results of the game doesn't change the kind of confidence I have in myself."
Adrian Gonzalez drove in four runs with three hits and Justin Sellers homered for the Dodgers, supporting Ryu's first major league victory. Pittsburgh has lost nine straight at Dodger Stadium and 19 of 23 since its last series victory here in September 2006.
Ryu (1-1) allowed two runs and three hits in 6 1-3 innings, striking out six and walking two. The 26-year-old lefty from South Korea signed a $36 million, six-year contract with the Dodgers in December after they bid $25.7 million to win exclusive rights to negotiate with him.
"The feeling came to me when we were up 4-2. That's when I actually thought, 'It could be today,' Ryu said through a translator. "It absolutely felt great to get the first win at Dodger Stadium in front of the home crowd, but most importantly it felt good to help my team get the win today."
Pittsburgh dropped the first two games of the series 3-0 to Zack Greinke and 1-0 to Clayton Kershaw, getting just two hits against each pitcher. McCutchen's homer prevented the club from being shut out in three consecutive games for the first time since August 1968.
"Last year we did a pretty good job, as far as hitting home runs, and our production was up," said McCutchen, who led the club last year with 31. "So we're not worried, as far as the power goes. We just need to get the job done with runners in scoring position, do the little things right, and it will all turn around.
"We've got a long ways to go, so there's no need to hit the panic button. All we have to do is stay positive and keep working on it. I mean, we're not getting killed 15-0. We're just not manufacturing the runs we want to. But in due time, that'll happen."
Matt Kemp gave the Dodgers a 3-2 lead in the third with a sacrifice fly after Carl Crawford led off with a double and advanced on Nick Punto's sacrifice bunt. Gonzalez added a run in the fifth with an RBI single. The Dodgers tacked on two more in the seventh against Chris Leroux with Sellers' leadoff homer and Gonzalez's run-scoring single.
Starling Marte opened the game with a single and McCutchen hit a one-out drive about five rows into the left field pavilion. Ryu walked Gaby Sanchez, but third baseman Juan Uribe helped minimize the damage by robbing Michael McKenry of a potential RBI double down the line with a diving stop and getting the forceout at second.
Los Angeles tied it in the bottom half with three straight one-out hits, including a two-run double by Gonzalez.


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Record-Breaking Year for Aryaka: Customer Count Multiplies; Subscription Revenue Grows 416% YoY
MILPITAS, Calif. – Jan. 3, 2013 — Aryaka® (www.aryaka.com), the leading provider of WAN Optimization as-a-Service™, Network as-a-Service™ and Application Delivery as-a-Service™, today announced that the company delivered a record-breaking year, increasing subscription revenue 416 percent year-over-year, multiplying its global customer and its partner base. Aryaka's impact comes at the expense of on-premise appliances and MPLS links, both of which are likely to decline, according to industry analysts, as more enterprises adopt simpler and more affordable cloud-managed solutions for improved business agility.
Aryaka Market Impact Deepens
According to new market data, the pace of growth in WAN optimization appliances decelerated year-over-year in the third quarter of 2012, Sam Barnett, directing analyst for data center and Cloud at Infonetics Research, said in a statement. "While WAN Optimization and ADCs are in a downturn, optimism over cloud services is very high. Infonetics currently reports that 91 percent of enterprises are already using cloud services with full 100 percent penetration by 2014."
In a 2012 report by Frost & Sullivan, analyst Lynda Stradtmueller, program director for the company's Stratecast Practice research arm, noted: "Little by little, the hardware that has cluttered enterprise telecom closets, equipment rooms and data centers is being offloaded to the cloud so why not WAN optimization in the cloud. Market traction has been tremendous as small, mid-sized and larger enterprises realize that networks and applications require a new, more sustainable approach. With Aryaka as a partner, organizations can maximize their existing application and network resources and focus on their core business goals."
"We have led the charge by redefining the new enterprise WAN and expanding our platform, which has become the delivery network for multiple functionalities that enterprises require across their distributed locations around the world," said Ajit Gupta, Founder, President and CEO of Aryaka. "We're excited at the market traction of our services. We're noticing, too, that traditional hardware solutions and MPLS links are starting to lose their appeal as more companies, especially the midmarket, move to the cloud-managed model to improve application performance, business processes and productivity."
Aryaka Shakes Up IT Landscape with Two New Services
In 2012 Aryaka continued to deliver on the company vision by introducing two new revolutionary solutions – Application Delivery as-a-Service and Network as-a-Service.
Aryaka solutions now comprise:
- WAN Optimization as-a-Service, Aryaka's flagship solution for global connectivity, an optimized Wide Area Network (WAN) with fast and consistent application performance behind the enterprise firewall and accelerated access to Cloud resources.
- Network as-a-Servicefor global connectivity, a TCP-optimized MPLS-like network and accelerated access to Cloud services.
- Application Delivery as-a-Servicefor global connectivity, a private optimized network and acceleration of centralized applications for distributed users, customers and partners.
Customer Count Multiplies
· Aryaka increased its customer base adding global brands including Mellanox Technologies, Anite Telecom, Support.com, Unity Technologies, OrbiMed, STATS ChipPAC, NTT Data, Avaya, Hamon Group, Teleca, Thoughtworks, Radware, Raritan, JAS Worldwide and many others.
· Spurred by strong customer pull, Aryaka penetrated multiple new industry segments and now has global customers in verticals including Technology, Manufacturing, Consumer, Logistics, Media, Financial Services, Architecture and Government.
· Aryaka is now serving customers across five continents, allowing enterprises in established markets as well as emerging markets to take advantage of WAN optimization as-a-Service and aggressively grow their businesses globally.
Major Funding Adds Firepower to Aryaka
· Aryaka secured a $25 million Series C funding round in 2012 led by InterWest Partners, with participation from Presidio Ventures, a Sumitomo Corporation Company, and existing investors Nexus Venture Partners, Trinity Ventures and Mohr Davidow Ventures.
· Aryaka launches Fusion Program as part of Aryaka's Emergence strategic alliance program. "Fusion" transforms regional Service Providers into global players.
· 4X expansion of Emergence Channel Program including global resellers, distributors, VARS, Service Providers, Cloud Providers and Fusion Partners.
Industry Recognition
Industry analysts and media continue to support Aryaka
o 2012 Networking Trailblazer winner
o 2012 Golden Bridge business and Innovations Awards winner:
§ Most Innovative People – Founder, President and CEO Ajit Gupta
§ Aryaka – IT Services
o Cloud Computing Excellence Award for second consecutive year
o CRN's Top Executives – Ajit Gupta
o CRN Women of the Channel – Sonal Puri
o CRN Data Center 100 for increasing data center efficiency, performance and ROI
o TMC Communications Solutions product of the Year
o TMC 2012 Cloud Computing Excellence Award (for second consecutive year)
o Siliconindia's si100 for the networking category
o THINKStrategies Best of SaaS Showplace
o TiE50 2012 Top Startups
o 2012 SIIA CODiE Finalist
Supporting Customer Quotes
"From my perspective I was on the hunt for this exact solution and Aryaka was the only one I could find who nailed it."
- Alan Henderson, Information Systems Manager, Methven Limited
"PeopleSoft, Software-build management tools, remote logins and a variety of other critical enterprise applications performed slow and poorly over distance, especially between our offices in Chicago and China, similarly with our offices in Fremont and Bangalore. We didn't want to undergo the headaches, cost and time expense with MPLS and Riverbed. Instead, we embrace the idea of an appliance-less WAN optimization. With Aryaka's stable core latency between locations, our applications now run 80% faster."
- Nitin Raina, Director of Global IT Infrastructure Operations, ThoughtWorks
"As a consumer goods manufacturer, our distributors around the world needed a better network to place orders to our New Zealand headquarters. Our distributors in faraway places like Norway and China were suffering with latency to place their orders using Microsoft Dynamics. Aryaka provides us with stable core latency between locations making our application performance rock solid. The accelerated business processing is a major win across the entire value chain for distributors and their customers."
- Daniel Gentry, Web and IT Leader, Phil & Ted's
Supporting Analyst Quotes
"Aryaka has launched the industry's only true built-for-the-cloud WAN Optimization as a Service offering, and in doing so, has made it possible to accelerate applications across every business, every branch location."
- Lynda Stadtmueller, Senior Research Analyst for Business Communications, Stratecast Division, Frost & Sullivan
"On-boarding to Aryaka's Network as-a-Service is relatively fast, flexible and CAPEX-free. Just plain different from what major competitors offer."
- Brian Washburn, Current Analysis Service Director, Network Services
"Our general premise is that in a cost-savings-oriented spending environment, optimizing networks will trump adding network capacity. T1R believes 'overlay' services from companies like Aryaka will benefit from the growth of cloud computing."
- Jim Davis, Senior Analyst, Networks & Media, The 451 Group
About Aryaka
Aryaka delivers application and network performance for the globally distributed enterprise for better collaboration, communication and business productivity. Aryaka eliminates the need for costly WAN appliances or long-haul private links. Aryaka's premier WAN Optimization as-a-Service accelerates any application to any location on one affordable, optimized network. Aryaka's Network as-a-Service provides organizations an optimized network with QoS for instant and reliable business connectivity. Aryaka's Application Delivery as-a-Service enables distributed business users to quickly access centralized enterprise applications and Cloud resources from anywhere in the world. All services provide end-to-end visibility with 24×7 world-class support. To learn more, visit www.aryaka.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Aryaka is a trademark of Aryaka Networks, Inc. All other brands, products or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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