text: Print DiagnosisThere's no specific test today that confirms you have Alzheimer's disease. Your doctor will make a judgment about whether Alzheimer's is the most likely cause of your symptoms based on the information you provide and results of various tests that can help clarify the diagnosis. Doctors can nearly always determine whether you have dementia, and they can often identify whether your dementia is due to Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed with complete accuracy only after death, when microscopic examination of the brain reveals the characteristic plaques and tangles. To help distinguish Alzheimer's disease from other causes of memory loss, doctors now typically rely on the following types of tests. Physical and neurological examYour doctor will perform a physical exam, and is likely to check your overall neurological health by testing your: Reflexes Muscle tone and strength Ability to get up from a chair and walk across the room Sense of sight and hearing Coordination Balance Lab testsBlood tests may help your doctor rule out other potential causes of memory loss and confusion, such as thyroid disorders or vitamin deficiencies. Mental status and neuropsychological testingYour doctor may conduct a brief mental status test to assess your memory and other thinking skills. In addition, your doctor may suggest a more extensive assessment of your thinking and memory. Longer forms of neuropsychological testing may provide additional details about your mental function compared with others' of a similar age and education level. Brain imagingImages of the brain are now used chiefly to pinpoint visible abnormalities related to conditions other than Alzheimer's disease — such as strokes, trauma or tumors — that may cause cognitive change. New imaging applications — currently used primarily in major medical centers or in clinical trials — may enable doctors to detect specific brain changes caused by Alzheimer's. Brain-imaging technologies include: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An MRI uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce detailed images of your brain. MRIs are used to rule out other conditions that may account for or be adding to cognitive symptoms. In addition, they may be used to assess whether shrinkage in brain regions implicated in Alzheimer's disease has occurred. Computerized tomography (CT). A CT scan produces cross-sectional images (slices) of your brain. It's currently used chiefly to rule out tumors, strokes and head injuries. Positron emission tomography (PET). During a PET scan, you'll be injected in a vein with a low-level radioactive tracer. The tracer may be a special form of glucose (sugar) that shows overall activity in various brain regions. This can show which parts of your brain aren't functioning well. New PET techniques are able to detect your brain level of plaques (amyloid) and tangles (tau), the two hallmark abnormalities linked to Alzheimer's. However, these new PET techniques are generally found in research settings or in clinical trials. Cerebrospinal fluid. In special circumstances such as rapidly progressive dementia or very young onset dementia, a cerebrospinal fluid examination may be performed. The spinal fluid can be tested for biomarkers that indicate the likelihood of Alzheimer's disease. Future diagnostic testsResearchers are working with doctors to develop new diagnostic tools to help definitively diagnose Alzheimer's. Another important goal is to detect the disease before it causes the symptoms. New tools under investigation include: Additional approaches to brain imaging More-sensitive tests of mental abilities Measurement of key proteins or protein patterns in blood or spinal fluid (biomarkers) Genetic testing generally isn't recommended for a routine Alzheimer's disease evaluation. The exception is people who have a history of early-onset Alzheimer's disease. However, anyone with a family history of early Alzheimer's needs to meet with a genetic counselor to discuss the risks and benefits of genetic testing. TreatmentDrugsCurrent Alzheimer's medications can help for a time with memory symptoms and other cognitive changes. Two types of drugs are currently used to treat cognitive symptoms: Cholinesterase inhibitors. These drugs work by boosting levels of a cell-to-cell communication by providing a neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) that is depleted in the brain by Alzheimer's disease. The improvement is modest. Cholinesterase inhibitors can improve neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as agitation or depression, as well. Commonly prescribed cholinesterase inhibitors include donepezil (Aricept), galantamine (Razadyne) and rivastigmine (Exelon). The main side effects of these drugs include diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite and sleep disturbances. In people with cardiac conduction disorders, serious side effects may include a slow heart rate and heart block. Memantine (Namenda). This drug works in another brain cell communication network and slows the progression of symptoms with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. It's sometimes used in combination with a cholinesterase inhibitor. Side effects may include constipation, dizziness and headache. Sometimes other medications such as antidepressants are used to help control the behavioral symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. But some medications should only be used with great caution. For example, some common sleep medications — zolpidem (Ambien), eszopiclone (Lunesta) and others — may increase confusion and the risk of falls. Anti-anxiety medications — clonazepam (Klonopin) and lorazepam (Ativan) — increase the risk of falls, confusion and dizziness. Always check with your doctor before taking any new medications. Creating a safe and supportive environmentAdapting the living situation to the needs of a person with Alzheimer's is an important part of any treatment plan. For someone with Alzheimer's, establishing and strengthening routine habits and minimizing memory-demanding tasks can make life much easier. You can take these steps to support a person's sense of well-being and continued ability to function: Always keep keys, wallets, mobile phones and other valuables in the same place at home, so they don't become lost. See if your doctor can simplify your medication regimen to once-daily dosing, and arrange for your finances to be on automatic payment and automatic deposit. Develop the habit of carrying a mobile phone with location capability so that you can call in case you are lost or confused and people can track your location via the phone. Also, program important phone numbers into your phone, so you don't have to try to recall them. Make sure regular appointments are on the same day at the same time as much as possible. Use a calendar or whiteboard in the home to track daily schedules. Build the habit of checking off completed items so that you can be sure they were completed. Remove excess furniture, clutter and throw rugs. Install sturdy handrails on stairways and in bathrooms. Ensure that shoes and slippers are comfortable and provide good traction. Reduce the number of mirrors. People with Alzheimer's may find images in mirrors confusing or frightening. Keep photographs and other meaningful objects around the house. ExerciseRegular exercise is an important part of everybody's wellness plan — and those with Alzheimer's are no exception. Activities such as a daily walk can help improve mood and maintain the health of joints, muscles and the heart. Exercise can also promote restful sleep and prevent constipation. Make sure that the person with Alzheimer's carries identification or wears a medical alert bracelet if she or he walks unaccompanied. People with Alzheimer's who develop trouble walking may still be able to use a stationary bike or participate in chair exercises. You may be able to find exercise programs geared to older adults on TV or on DVDs. NutritionPeople with Alzheimer's may forget to eat, lose interest in preparing meals or not eat a healthy combination of foods. They may also forget to drink enough, leading to dehydration and constipation. Offer: High-calorie, healthy shakes and smoothies. You can supplement milkshakes with protein powders (available at grocery stores, drugstores and discount retailers) or use your blender to make smoothies featuring your favorite ingredients. Water, juice and other healthy beverages. Try to ensure that a person with Alzheimer's drinks at least several full glasses of liquids every day. Avoid beverages with caffeine, which can increase restlessness, interfere with sleep and trigger a frequent need to urinate. Certain nutritional supplements are marketed as "medical foods" specifically to treat Alzheimer's disease. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve products marketed as medical foods. Despite marketing claims, there's no definitive data showing that any of these supplements is beneficial or safe. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Clinical trials Explore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this disease. Lifestyle and home remediesStudy results have been mixed about whether diet, exercise or other healthy lifestyle choices can prevent or reverse cognitive decline. But these healthy choices promote good overall health and may play a role in maintaining cognitive health, so there's no harm in including these strategies in your general wellness plan: Regular exercise, especially cardiovascular exercise, has known benefits for heart health and may also help prevent cognitive decline. Exercise may also help improve mood. A diet low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables is another heart-healthy choice that also may help protect cognitive health. Social engagement and intellectual stimulation may make life more satisfying and help preserve mental function. Alternative medicineVarious herbal mixtures, vitamins and other supplements are widely promoted as preparations that may support cognitive health or prevent or delay Alzheimer's. Currently, there's no strong evidence that any of these therapies slow the progression of cognitive decline. Some of the treatments that have been studied recently include: Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids in fish may help prevent cognitive decline. Studies done on fish oil supplements haven't shown any benefit, however. Curcumin. This herb comes from turmeric and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that might affect chemical processes in the brain. So far, clinical trials have found no benefit for treating Alzheimer's disease. Ginkgo. Ginkgo is a plant extract containing several substances. A large study funded by the NIH found no effect in preventing or delaying Alzheimer's disease. Vitamin E. Although vitamin E isn't effective for preventing Alzheimer's, taking 2,000 international units daily may help delay the progression in people who already have the disease. However, study results have been mixed, with only some showing this benefit. Further research into the safety of 2,000 international units daily of Vitamin E in a dementia population will be needed before it can be routinely recommended. Supplements promoted for cognitive health can interact with medications you're taking for Alzheimer's disease or other health conditions. Work closely with your health care team to create a treatment plan that's right for you. Make sure you understand the risks and benefits of everything it includes. Coping and supportPeople with Alzheimer's disease experience a mixture of emotions — confusion, frustration, anger, fear, uncertainty, grief and depression. If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's, you can help them cope with the disease by being there to listen, reassuring the person that life can still be enjoyed, providing support, and doing your best to help the person retain dignity and self-respect. A calm and stable home environment can help reduce behavior problems. New situations, noise, large groups of people, being rushed or pressed to remember, or being asked to do complicated tasks can cause anxiety. As a person with Alzheimer's becomes upset, the ability to think clearly declines even more. Caring for the caregiverCaring for a person with Alzheimer's disease is physically and emotionally demanding. Feelings of anger and guilt, stress and discouragement, worry and grief, and social isolation are common. Caregiving can even take a toll on the caregiver's physical health. But paying attention to your own needs and well-being is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and for the person with Alzheimer's. If you're a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, you can help yourself by: Learning as much about the disease as you can Asking questions of doctors, social workers and others involved in the care of your loved one Calling on friends or other family members for help when you need it Taking a break every day Spending time with your friends Taking care of your health by seeing your own doctors on schedule, eating healthy meals and getting exercise Joining a support group Making use of a local adult day center, if possible Many people with Alzheimer's and their families benefit from counseling or local support services. Contact your local Alzheimer's Association affiliate to connect with support groups, doctors, occupational therapists, resources and referrals, home care agencies, residential care facilities, a telephone help line, and educational seminars. Preparing for your appointmentYou may decide you want to talk to your doctor about memory loss or other cognitive changes, or you may seek care at the urging of a family member who arranges your appointment and goes with you. You'll probably start by seeing your primary care doctor, who may then refer you to a neurologist, psychiatrist, neuropsychologist or other specialist for further evaluation. Because appointments can be brief and there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to prepare ahead of time. Here are some suggestions to help you get ready for your appointment and understand what to expect from your doctor. What you can do Be aware of any pre-appointment restrictions. When you make your appointment, ask if you need to fast for blood work or if you need to do anything else to prepare for diagnostic tests. Write down all of your symptoms. Your doctor will want to know details about what's causing your concern about your memory or mental function. Make notes about some of the most important examples of forgetfulness or other lapses you want to mention. Do you have trouble finding your keys, or have you found your keys in the freezer? Try to remember when you first started to suspect that something might be wrong. If you think your difficulties are getting worse, be ready to explain why. Take along a family member or friend, if possible. Hearing from a relative or trusted friend can help your doctor learn the extent of your difficulties. Having someone along can also help you recall the information provided during your appointment. Make a list of your other medical conditions. Your doctor will want to know if you're currently being treated for diabetes, heart disease, past strokes or any other conditions. Make a list of all your medications, including over-the-counter drugs and vitamins or supplements that you take, as well as the dosage of each medication. Questions to ask your doctorWriting down a list of questions can help you make the most of your appointment. If you're seeing your doctor regarding concerns about Alzheimer's disease, some questions to ask include: Is my degree of memory change normal for someone my age? If not, do you think my symptoms might be due to Alzheimer's disease? What tests do I need? If my diagnosis is Alzheimer's disease, will you or another doctor manage my ongoing care? Can you help me get a plan in place for ongoing care? What treatments or programs are available? How effective are these treatments? Will medications help? What are the possible side effects? Are there any clinical trials of experimental treatments I should consider? How will my disease likely progress over time? Will my new symptoms affect how I manage my other health conditions? Do you have any brochures or other printed material I can take home with me? What websites and support resources do you recommend? What to expect from your doctorYour doctor is also likely to have questions for you. Being ready to respond may free up time to focus on any points you want to talk about in-depth. Your doctor may ask: What kinds of memory difficulties and mental lapses are you having? When did you first notice them? Are they steadily getting worse, or are they sometimes better and sometimes worse? Have you stopped doing certain activities, like managing finances or shopping because these activities were too mentally challenging? Do you feel any sadder or more anxious than usual? Have you gotten lost lately on a driving route or in a situation that's usually familiar to you? Has anyone expressed unusual concern about your driving? Have you noticed any changes in the way you tend to react to people or events? Do you have more energy than usual, less than usual or about the same? What medications are you taking? Are you taking any vitamins or supplements? Do you drink alcohol? How much? Have you noticed any trembling or trouble walking? Are you having any trouble remembering your medical appointments or when to take your medication? Have you had your hearing and vision tested recently? Did anyone else in your family ever have memory trouble? Was anyone ever diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia? Do you act out your dreams while sleeping (punch, flail, shout, scream)? Do you snore? Are you depressed? How is your mood? By Mayo Clinic Staff Alzheimer's disease care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Symptoms & causesDoctors & departments Dec. 30, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Ferri FF. Alzheimer's disease. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2016. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2016. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Sept. 20, 2015. Alzheimer's disease fact sheet. National Institute on Aging. https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet. Accessed Sept. 20, 2015. Grabowski TJ. 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2014 Lincoln Navigator: New Car Review
Sales of full-size luxury SUVs, such as the 2014 Lincoln Navigator, haven't been slowed by a recovering economy or $4-a-gallon gasoline. Americans just love these gargantuan people haulers, which explains why the Lincoln Navigator continues to sell well despite its inherent costs. While it's true one could achieve the same cargo space and hauling ability with a Ford Expedition, the Navigator tacks on a hefty dose of Lincoln luxury that makes it worth the extra $10,000 asking price.
Lincoln equips its 8-passenger luxury barge with just about every electronic goodie in the company's bag of luxury tricks. Available in standard wheelbase or extended (Navigator L), the Navigator provides the kind of country club chic the ultra rich require in a package that is still highly functional and utilitarian. Of course, if you don't need to seat eight people or require the ability to tow 9,000 pounds, a smaller and more fuel-efficient SUV such as the Lincoln MKT might be a better choice.
What's New for 2014?
Other than some new color choices, there are no major changes for 2014.
What We Like
Stretched L version is roomy; towing is best in class; price is reasonable
What We Don't
Interior is outdated; lacks some high-tech features; falls behind most competitors in horsepower and torque
How Much?
Fuel Economy
Regardless of whether you choose the Navigator or the Navigator L, its power will come from a 5.4-liter V8 engine rated at 310 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque. This engine is flex-fuel capable, meaning it can run on regular gasoline or E85. A smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic transmission is standard. The Navigator can be ordered with rear-wheel (RWD) or 4-wheel drive (4WD). Fuel economy for the rear-wheel-drive Navigator is rated at 14 miles per gallon city and 20 mpg highway, while the 4-wheel-drive model has a slightly lower 13 mpg city/18 mpg hwy rating. When running on E85, fuel economy drops to 10 mpg city/14 mpg hwy (RWD) and 9 mpg city/13 mpg hwy (4WD).
Standard Features & Options
The 2014 Lincoln Navigator comes in one well-equipped trim and two models: base and L (long wheelbase).
The Navigator ($56,945) and Navigator L ($59,110) include 10-way heated and cooling front seats, full leather seating, driver and passenger power lumbar support, second-row captain-chair seating, heated second-row seats, automatic xenon headlamps, a power-foldable 60/40-split third-row seat, rearview camera, keypad entry, automatic air conditioning with rear seat controls, a power rear lift gate, power deployable running boards, wood and leather power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth phone and music streaming, rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors and power-adjustable pedals. Also standard is Lincoln's voice-activated navigation with SiriusXM satellite radio and Travel Link, HD Radio and a 14-speaker THX II-certified audio system.
Options are limited to a Monochrome package that adds a power moonroof, monochrome exterior accents and Ash wood interior inserts. Stand-alone options include 4WD, remote start, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, a trailer tow package and a no-cost second-row split bench seat.
Missing from this list but available on many of the Navigator's competitors are such features as adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, a heated steering wheel, heated and cooled cup holders and adaptive swiveling front lighting.
Standard safety features include a full complement of airbags, trailer-sway control and Lincoln's MyKey system, which allows individual tailoring of driver alerts and warnings. Standard safety features include front and seat-mounted front-side airbags, and 3-row side-curtain airbags. The Navigator is also equipped with electronic traction control, ABS and roll stability control (RSC). The RSC helps prevent the vehicle from entering a rollover situation by cutting power to the engine while simultaneously applying brakes to the wheels that need it. In the event that a rollover is unavoidable, rollover sensors activate the side-curtain airbags. Also standard is Lincoln's trailer-sway control, which works through the RSC to help maintain a stable trailering environment.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the 2014 Lincoln Navigator an overall rating of four out of five stars, with four stars in the front and roof rollover tests and five stars for side impact.
Behind the Wheel
One might think that because of its stiff, truck-based frame the Navigator would logically drive like a big pickup truck, but this is not the case. A fully independent rear suspension allows the rear wheels to move up and down independently (as opposed to a solid axle, which links the two wheels together and allows events that occur at one wheel to affect the other). This setup, in combination with a set of monotube shocks and extra rubber bushings, isolates the Navigator's cabin from the harsh realities of the road. This setup also provides a surprisingly controllable vehicle that, while still prone to some sway due to its high center of gravity, never feels as if it's going to fall on its side when rounding sharp curves.
Steering effort is a bit heavy but very accurate, with no loose play in the wheel. The Navigator's brakes are solid and sure, and the pedal feels firm, with very little travel before the brakes take hold. The Navigator's extensive use of laminated glass and acoustic soundproofing results in a cabin that is so quiet that one can hold a conversation with the rear passengers at highway speed without having to shout.
Other Cars to Consider
Cadillac Escalade -- The Escalade has more luxury features, a more powerful engine and a more aesthetically pleasing interior. There's also a hybrid model. But the Escalade costs more than the Navigator, and its maximum tow rating is only 8,000 pounds, 1,000 less than the Lincoln.
Infiniti QX80 -- The QX80 has a much more fluid look, with a more modern cabin, a more powerful engine and more up-to-date electronic options, such as distance-control cruise control and 360-degree monitors. But the Navigator can out-tow the QX80, and the Navigator L offers more interior volume.
Lexus LX 570 -- The LX may hold its value better than the Navigator, but it can't tow nearly as much (7,000 vs. 9,000 pounds). The LX's interior is also showing its age, and offers less volume than the Navigator.
AutoTrader's Advice
If you're looking at something as big as the Navigator, we are assuming you have big needs. Therefore, the logical choice is the extended L model, which gives you all the features of the standard Navigator but with added cargo space behind the third-row seat that yields 42.6 cu ft -- a big improvement on the base Navigator's 18.1 cu ft.

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The criteria picking a great drill show vary from one ensemble to the next, but a few constants hold true when selecting your band's perfect marching band theme and musical arrangements.
Awesome Marching Band shows: an anatomy lesson
Before you can decide on your band's marching/field show concept, you'll need to decide what the most important factors are for you and your group.
Some ensembles favor music over visual design. Others follow the recent DCI-inspired trend of a heavy visual/GE focus, and find music to match.
Let's look at the important categories or criteria for picking the perfect marching band show design:
1. Music
Music selection for any ensemble is hard job in and of itself. And the task is only made harder when programming for a marching ensemble.
A good field show infuses its music with life, giving it an energy unlike any other performance idiom.
When deciding your show's source material, keep in mind the skill level of your ensemble as well as your goals for them. The music selection should present a challenge while still highlighting the band's talents.
2. Drill / Visual
The same is true for your marching band visual design, too. Your drill, body work, and dance/choreography shouldn't been too easy. These visual elements represent an opportunity for your group to grow and improve themselves as marching band musicians.
And while we're on the subject of improving your members: be sure you prioritize your band over the audience.
The needs and talents of your ensemble should supersede whatever selection would be considered a crowd-pleaser.
A good drill show will make the best use of the space. So, when making your choice, have the venue in mind and work with it. How can you fill that space or take advantage of it in your show?
3. General Effect
Much has been said over the past 20 years about the rise of the General Effect caption in marching arts adjudication and competition circuits. This guide won't rehash any of those arguments, but it's safe to say that GE isn't going anywhere.
So what's a marching band show designer to do about that?
To start with, especially when in the early planning stages of programming your group's show concept, think of GE as a guiding principle: is the whole greater than the sum of its parts?
Do the moves and grooves compliment each other and combine into a true performance, beyond just a series of notes and dots?
That's hard to quantify, but it's a reasonable approximation of how to design your marching repertoire for GE.
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Most marching band directors and staff/show designers already know the above info. So let's cut to the chase—
Here's the master list of things to consider when choosing a marching band show theme:
Is the price right?
Is the difficulty level appropriate for the experience level in each of your sections?
Are there modified parts for beginners and inexperienced players?
Will your students enjoy performing the show?
Are instrumentation options available?
Are size options available?
Is the arranger/composer known for expertise in marching band design?
Is drill included with drill charts and animation?
Is the music accessible, will your hometown audience enjoy listening to it?
Is the musical style and show appropriate for your area?
Will the program provide your group with the opportunity for competitive success?
Are mp3s and audio files of samples used in the arrangement included?
Are practice tools available?
Is the show an original composition or an arrangement of copyrighted music?
Can you afford the licensing costs?


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Students and alumnae/i
are invited to Chicago-Kent Night at Wrigley Field on Thursday,
September 10th. The Cubs will try their luck
against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Game time is 7:05, but
well have a reception beforehand starting at 5:30p.m. in Wrigley Fields
Upper Deck Patio. The cost for the evening
is $25, which includes a ticket to the game, and a picnic dinner before
the game. Bus transportation from Chicago-Kent
to Wrigley Field will be provided. The buses will
leave Chicago-Kent at 5:00 p.m.
Tickets will be available
starting August 31st, 1998 in the Alumnae/i & Student Relations Office,
Suite 310, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Limit of
two tickets per student. Seating is very limited.
If you have any questions,
e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Alumnae/i Relations
Office and the Office of Special Events have two student worker positions
available immediately. Tasks include light clerical duties and general
office assistance. The Alumnae/i Office sponsors events and programs geared
towards alumnae/i and students. The Office of Special Events plans and
implements these events, as well as other major law school events.
Applicants must be hard working, diligent, detail-oriented and have excellent
interpersonal skills. If you are interested, please e-mail John Fogarty
at JFOGARTY or Beth Miller at


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October 23, 2012
Product Review
Product Review
Adobe's Flashy New Conferencing Tool: Adobe Acrobat Connect
By Mark Tamminga
Adobe launches a solid new player in the online conferencing arena.
It's always satisfying when good software gets a lot better—and when it specifically addresses the special needs of lawyers. While lawyers are avid users of software, few mainstream products take much account of legal users as a distinct group.
Think of Microsoft's long-standing indifference to the legal market (because, in relative terms, it is small at under 5 million seats globally). That indifference contrasts markedly with companies like Corel, the maker of WordPerfect, which have treated legal professionals as a specialized market. Adobe Acrobat Professional is also a product that has specifically targeted our needs. Its new release, version 8.0, is a package that every law firm should consider purchasing.
Considering Legal-Specific Functionalities
Lawyers practice in ways in which we need to share large numbers of documents that have been generated in different ways. We need the ability to pinpoint specific references and to maintain the integrity—and often the confidentiality—of the texts. We need text to look stable and consistent when printed out for court filings. And we practice collaboratively—sometimes in teams, either with clients, colleagues or co-counsel, and sometimes sending documents to opposing counsel or adjudicators.
Fortunately, early concern about inconsistent software, or standards, has faded as the marketplace and now the courts, officially, have embraced Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF) as a way of ensuring standard appearances and functionalities. These days, there can be few lawyers practicing who don't have Adobe Reader loaded on their computers.
And now Adobe has made another significant leap forward in its Acrobat Professional product, just released in version 8.0. It just got better in ways that will matter particularly to lawyers. A mainstream media criticism of the product is that it provides too rich a set of document production and document management features for most business users. Yet since legal users need just these features, we represent an ideal group to take full advantage of the innovations.
In my mind, Adobe 8.0 has seven features that would each justify purchase. Taken together, they make a compelling case for this product to be on your shopping list.
1. Conversion. We have talked for more than a decade about whether it would be possible to operate a paperless (or paper-less) law firm. One of my young colleagues, who has just joined our firm, practices in a document-intensive business specialty. With a copy of Acrobat Professional, Google's desktop search engine and a decent scanner to digitize anything that comes onto his desk in paper format, he seems set to run his practice entirely electronically.
Was this possible earlier? Certainly—but what the new Acrobat Professional offers is an ease of conversion from virtually all of the formats that we're likely to use. The software permits instant conversion of multiple files from different formats (whether documents, drawings or rich media content) into a single, polished searchable Adobe PDF package. Files can be arranged in any order regardless of file type, dimensions or orientation with the original security settings and digital signatures of each component.
I particularly like the Acrobat PDFMaker, which permits me to archive my Outlook messages (with attachments in native format) into single continuous searchable files. I gather it also works for Lotus Notes, though apparently not for GroupWise.
2. Usability. The user interface (the Adobe desktop) in version 8.0 has been made cleaner and easier to customize. At the same time, users can still employ some of the easy shortcuts—such as, for example, Control-L, which makes any Adobe document occupy the full screen.
3. Security. Adobe has significantly enhanced security with a greater facility to protect confidential information using 128-bit encryption, passwords and permissions. Security, of course, is a major concern for all lawyers, so it's nice to know that Acrobat Professional lets you digitally sign and certify documents to ensure they came from a source that's trusted.
But the new release provides other security tools, too. In recent years we've become sensitized to the need to remove metadata and other hidden information from our documents. The new version permits easy inspection of PDFs for metadata, annotations, attachments and hidden data, and it also gives you the tools to sanitize the information. Compared to the previous release, the new version overall has more sophisticated tools to control access to documents, assign digital rights, and maintain document integrity. This includes the ability to set document policies that control who can print, save, copy or modify a given file.
4. Bates numbering. For litigators, one of the strengths of the new release is that it has built-in Bates numbering for easy identification and retrieval. We now have a general program that recognizes how to apply standard (or customized with alphanumeric prefixes or suffixes) identifying labels to a batch of related documents, within headers or footers on each page of each PDF in the batch. To me, this feature is invaluable.
Note, though, that you will need to track the names and locations of the files to which you've applied Bates numbering, since you can only tell that a PDF has had Bates numbers added by opening the PDF and looking at the headers and footers.
5. Web capture. Capturing Web pages has been one of Adobe's strengths for the past few releases. As lawyers increasingly use HTML and XML files, it becomes increasingly important to be able to deploy hypertext. Acrobat Professional's extensibility means that you can embed hypertext links to Internet or local Web pages—including Flash-enabled objects.
6. Collaboration. We've long needed effective collaboration tools—after all, lawyers work in teams, within our firms, with co-counsel and especially with clients. Professional 8.0 permits anyone who has the free release of Adobe Reader 7.0 or 8.0 to add comments or corrections directly onto the document using sticky notes, stamps, highlighters, pencils, strikethroughs, call-outs and clouds. Plus, anyone with the Adobe Reader software can now also complete electronic forms offline—and digitally sign documents, too.
You're able to merge the entire team's feedback into a single PDF file to reconcile revisions. And because Adobe PDF files can be saved as Microsoft Word documents, with layout, fonts, formatting and tables retained, you can overcome Word's limitations as a collaboration tool.
7. Web conferencing. Adobe is also enabling collaboration in much more innovative ways. You can now share your desktop by Web conference and conduct a real-time review of PDF documents using a service called Adobe Acrobat Connect. Your colleagues join in by logging on to a Web-based meeting space from their own computers. The service uses Flash and a personal meeting room space for screen sharing, audio and videoconferencing, and the inevitable whiteboarding. Note that all attendees will need an Acrobat Connect account to start and attend meetings. (See page 27 for more information.)
While big firms have had their deal rooms and virtual workspaces for some time, this Adobe innovation is a democratization of the technology—and for a much more modest investment than the big firm tools. But the big firms aren't neglected either, since there's the option for using Microsoft Office SharePoint.
Bottom-Line Recommendations
So does your firm need Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional? If you've got version 7, I think that the improvements in the new version are clearly worth it for the upgrade price, especially for litigators. And if your firm has simply installed the free Adobe Reader, then I would strongly recommend that, at a minimum, you acquire a copy or two of the new Professional and give them to the litigator or paralegal in your firm whose practice requires these sorts of tools.You can find current pricing, purchase options and system requirements at www.adobe.com.


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Did you ever think that kale could be cool and honeydew hip? According to a new study, the vast majority of kids between the ages of 5 to 11 now think healthy eating is cool. These kids are increasingly seeing themselves as healthy eaters, reports KidSay—a trend-reporting company—and The Marketing Store Worldwide.
When it comes to reporting on children and nutrition, most of the literature has focused on the perspective of adults—educators, academics and moms. "We've heard little from the kids themselves," says Terence Burke, editor and vice president of research at KidSay.
Plus: Make Meals Healthier With These Substitutions
Across gender and age, two-thirds of 8- to 11-year-olds say that they are "excellent" or "pretty good" about eating healthily. Few children claimed that they are "not very good" about picking their food choices. And moms feel positively about their kid's eating habits—75% approve of the food their kiddos reach for.
Furthermore, 80% now think that it is "cool" to eat healthy. In 2004, that number was only 59%. Those that see it as "uncool" come in at only 5%, which is significantly down from the 19% it was at in 2004.
Plus: Only Children at Higher Risk for Obesity
Kids still prefer "less healthy" foods, with the exception of fruit. The ratio of the healthy to unhealthy foods that children like was at a ratio of 2 to 3. However, kids get confused about how healthy their food and beverages really are. When asked to sort 43 products into "healthy," "not healthy" and "unsure" categories, kids had a clear understanding that certain food categories were healthy. These included milk, water, fruits and vegetables. But many categories, such as grains, proteins and "kid foods," were less clear.
Have you noticed this trend in your own child? What food does he or she usually reach for? Leave a comment and let us know.


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Leigh Ward strides to the plate with a chance to provide a spark for Chowan�s offense.
Leigh Ward strides to the plate with a chance to provide a spark for Chowan�s offense.
As a leadoff hitter, Ward sets the tone for the Hawks� lineup. She waits for extra pitches and does what she can to reach base.
In just her second season on Chowan�s softball team, the sophomore is excelling in her role.
Ward is seventh in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association with a .459 batting average. She is second in the conference with 21 stolen bases.
�I like it because I like the responsibility of knowing that I have the ability to set the tone for the offense,� said Ward, a 2011Pamlico County graduate. �You have to be confident with yourself and know that there is responsibility on your shoulders and that you can do it.�
Ward had a solid freshman season, but is thriving in her second year as Chowan�s offensive catalyst.
The biggest reason for her success is the familiarity with coach Amanda Balduf and the surroundings in Murfreesboro.
�I�ve gotten use to what is expected of me, so it�s a little easier to perform like I can,� Ward said.
Ward, an outfielder, has started all 32 games. She has 45 base hits, 29 runs, 12 RBIs and 12 walks.
Ward was the CIAA Conference Player of the Week two weeks ago.
�I�m living the dream,� Ward said. �I love it. I get to do what I love every day. I�ve wanted to play college ball since I started playing softball.
�It�s great to know my hard work is paying off.�
Last year, Ward was more of a bunter and soft-slap hitter. She�s been working more on getting the ball past the defense.
Her new approach has helped her earn a .523 on base percentage.
�Last year, I had a pretty good batting average, but probably 90 percent of my hits were bunts and soft slaps,� Ward said. �I�ve been practicing my hard slaps a lot more.�
Ward said she plans on staying in Murfreesboro over the summer to continue to workout with the coaching staff and her teammates.
With two seasons remaining on her scholarship, Ward is expecting to benefit from her offseason workout regiment.
�This summer I will be living in Murfreesboro, so I can be around my coach and around the field, so I can prepare myself that way and do a lot of summer workouts,� she said. �I would like to keep doing what I�ve been doing. I go out there every day trying to improve myself and the team.
�I�m excited I still have two more years to help out the program.�
The Hawks own a 14-18 overall record, with a 7-0 mark in the conference. Chowan plays its final home games of the year on Saturday � a doubleheader against Virginia State.
With a win in both games, the Hawks would win the North Division.
�We have a lot of cohesion,� Ward said. �We all get along and can play together. Our goal is to win the conference and that�s extremely feasible, as long as we play to our fullest.�
Adam Thompson can be reached at 252-635-5669 or at email@example.com. Follow Adam on Twitter @Adam_matic.


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*Continuing Richard Taylor's 1950 article from American Artist magazine woven in among some more wonderful Roy Doty cartoons. I say "more" because long time readers will remember that I've written about Roy on several previous occasions. Roy must surely be the most prolific advertising cartoonist of the 20th century, and I've had the distinct pleasure of corresponding with him and of actually meeting him in person two years ago at the NCS Reubens Awards in New Orleans.
Here's an example of Roy Doty's work on an extensive Life magazine ad campaign from 1953. This is just one of a series of DPS Life ads Roy drew. A new one appeared in Fortune magazine each month for several months in '53 (a single page ad from the campaign is at the end of this post).
In one of his emails to me Roy wrote, "The fifties were a great time to be in NY. In the fifties I was working for everyone, plus turning out books galore... and for three years doing one of the early kids television shows daily on Dumont, and making 40 half hour movies at the same time. EGAD!"
With typical acerbic Doty humour he continued, "I never shared a studio with anyone, never have. Always worked at home. Still do. It's a great place to work but it costs you a lot of wives."
And now, on to the next passage from Richard Taylor's article...
"The beginner almost always starts off with overly-ambitious attempts."
"He fails to realize that full page drawings in the leading magazines aren't purchased from unknowns..."
"... and that juicy advertising accounts aren't handed out to artists without a name."
"The moment he gets it through his head that the wise way is to start small and work up, concentrating on modest work at modest prices, things usually begin to happen."
"The point is that the Big Boys can't be bothered with the $5 to $50 markets (because they receive from $100 up per drawing) and so the Little Field is wide open to the beginner."
"If the talent is there..."
"... and the urge to develop is there..."
"... he won't stay in it long."
* My Roy Doty Flickr set.
Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Roy Doty, Cartoonist Artist
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Eighth-Ranked Bruins Knock Off #5 Nebraska in Five-Set Thriller
Sept. 13, 2009
LINCOLN, Neb. - In front of an NCAA regular season-record crowd of 13,780, mostly wearing red in support of the hometown fifth-ranked Huskers, the eighth-ranked UCLA Bruins snapped Nebraska's 90-match home winning streak in a five-set victory on Sunday at the Ameritas Players Challenge. Set scores were 18-25, 25-17, 25-22, 24-26, 15-7.
The Bruins win their sixth in a row to improve to 8-1, while the Huskers fall to 7-2.
Junior Dicey McGraw tied a career high with 18 kills to pace the Bruins, adding six digs and three service aces. Freshman Lauren Cook had her third straight double-double with 48 assists and 15 digs, as did senior Kaitlin Sather, who posted 13 kills and 16 digs. Sophomore Amanda Gil added 10 kills and seven digs, while freshman Bojana Todorovic had 10 kills and nine digs. Sophomore Lainey Gera recorded a career-best 25 digs, while sophomore Katie Camp had eight kills and five blocks. The Bruins hit .213 as a team.
The Bruins came out flat in the first set and fell behind early as the Huskers won the opener. UCLA scored the first point on a kill by freshman Mari Hole, but Nebraska netted the next six to go up by five. The Huskers extended their lead to as many as nine at 13-4 before the Bruins made a run. UCLA scored six straight to cut its deficit to three at 13-10. Sather, Hole and Camp had kills during the run, McGraw posted an ace and the Huskers had two errors.
UCLA got as close as a pair at 15-13 and 16-14, but Nebraska slowly pulled away and won it 25-18. Leading 20-17, the Huskers scored five of the last to take the set by seven. A service error on Nebraska's second set point gave the home team the opening win. Hole and Sather each had three kills in the first, while Camp added two. The Bruins were out-hit in the first .276 to .069.
The Bruins came out strong to open the second, scoring the first four points on a pair of kills by McGraw, a Gera ace and a Nebraska error. UCLA maintained its lead at 8-5 until a 5-1 Husker run gave the home team a 10-9 advantage. Nebraska was still on top 12-11 before the Bruins turned it on, scoring 13 of the set's last 19 points to win it 25-17.
Down 12-11, the Bruins went on a 6-1 mini-run to go ahead 17-13. Gil had three of the six points on kills, while McGraw had an ace. Still leading by four at 20-16, the Bruins scored five of the last six points to take the set by eight. Sather opened the run with a kill, which was followed by successive spikes by McGraw and a Camp/Sather combo block. A Nebraska sideout later, Sather ended things with a kill on the Bruins' second set point. Gil had six kills in the second, while McGraw posted five. The Bruins out-hit the Huskers .297 to .128.
The third set was close throughout with nine ties and four lead changes, but a late run by the Bruins gave them a 2-1 lead in the match. Nebraska had an early 6-4 advantage, but UCLA scored four of the next five to go up 8-7. Cook and Todorovic had kills, while Camp and McGraw teamed up for a block. Nebraska came back though with an 8-4 run to take a 15-12 lead, but the Bruins rebounded to take the set.
UCLA rallied with five of the next six on two kills by McGraw, one apiece by Camp and Sather and a Nebraska attack error to take a 17-16 lead. The Huskers tied it up at 17, but a 4-0 run gave the Bruins some breathing room. After two errors, Sather and McGraw had kills to make it 21-17. The Huskers got no closer than two the rest of the way, as a Todorovic kill on the Bruins' second set point gave them the 25-22 win. McGraw had seven kills in the third, while Sather added three. In a good hitting set for both teams, the Bruins won the battle .310 to .289.
The Huskers held an early 7-5 lead in the fourth, but a 5-1 run gave the Bruins a 10-8 advantage. Sather had three kills during the spurt, while McGraw added two. The Bruins still led 15-14, but following a media timeout, the Huskers scored seven in a row to go ahead 21-15. The Bruins didn't quit though and scored eight of the next 10 to tie the set at 23. McGraw, Sather and Gil had successive kills to make it 21-18. A sideout later, the Huskers served an error and Cook had a kill to get the Bruins to within two at 22-20. Following another sideout by Nebraska, the Huskers made an attack error, McGraw served an ace and a combo block by Gil and freshman Rachael Kidder evened things at 23.
Hannah Werth scored a kill for the Huskers to give them their first set point, but an attack error by Nebraska knotted the score at 24. Another Werth kill gave the Huskers their second set point and a UCLA attack error forced the thrilling match to a fifth set. Sather had four kills in the fourth, while McGraw added three. The Huskers out-hit the Bruins .140 to .047.
The Huskers scored two of the first three points of the fifth, but the Bruins rallied with four straight and seven of the next eight to take an 8-3 advantage. Gil and McGraw opened the run with a kill and then teamed up for a block. After a Nebraska attack error and a sideout, successive kills by Sather, Camp and Todorovic put UCLA up by five.
Nebraska closed to within three at 8-5, but UCLA scored seven of the last nine points of the match to win the decider 15-7. Camp had two kills and a block during the final run, as a Todorovic kill on match point gave the Bruins the victory. Camp and Todorovic each had three kills in the fifth, as the Bruins out-hit the Huskers .391 to .042.
Tara Mueller (17), Werth (14) and Brooke Delano (10) all had double figures in kills for the Huskers, who hit .179 as a team.
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Update: Apparently App World 22.214.171.124 which was released this afternoon had some major issues with BlackBerry ID that prevent many users from using App World. The Beta Zone has now released a newer version (18.104.22.168) which is now available for download in the Downloads tab.
Another week begins and another app gets updated in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. This time its BlackBerry App World getting the nod. The update to version 22.214.171.124 brings with it a couple of new features/changes along with improved all-around performance.
Make sure to check out the latest updates by going to the BlackBerry Beta Zone page to sign up.
- Gifting/Begging allows you to request that a friend or family member pay for any application within App World.
- Content Rating allows content providers to rate the maturity level of their content and for you to filter content based on their desired level
- WiFi Only Support will allow App World to still operate when a you only have a WiFi connection
- New Language Support - Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Dutch
- Let us know what you find in this new version of BlackBerry App World in the forums.


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New Poem
We had a really fun poetry event this past weekend at WGC, called Across State Lines. It was a night featuring a bunch of fantastic poets spanning the Ohio Indiana border including Hoosiers Tony Brewer and Joseph Kerschbaum, local poets Joanna Schroder and Rachel Wiley, and Andy Anderson and me.
It was a great time and a lot of fun to hear everyone's work. I hadn't really read in awhile so it was cool to get back up on stage. I ended up reading some old stuff and then some new pieces that I'd never done before.
I hadn't posted in awhile so I thought I'd put up one of the new ones that I did on Saturday:
Grocery Shopping
Strategically sorting we go cavorting
finger tips grazing
produce beaded with fresh spray
Turnips and romaine artificially moistened
gleaming like Big Mac Lettuce
We unconsciously grab staples with ease
bread, milk,eggs, cheese
cart wobbling hands bobbling wondering
if we can afford Gorgonzola
Seconds precious no economy to waste
with army precision we hurtle through linoleum miles
through deli and dairy, can gooded, freezer cased.
There are those items that we can never find.
We think the employees move them in the night like elves.
Deftly dislodging products and shifting shelves.
Laughing through blanks smiles as we beseech them to locate
barley, fried onions, lentils, or coconut milk.
Checkout cuing science applied
ballparking in split seconds the shortest distance to commerce
measuring minutes by inches, by items, by body language of fellow pilgrims.
Line chosen, like marriage for better or worse,
we stand waiting reading Us Weekly, and People
getting our gossip via glossy covers.
Hand in hand we leave, back to life
back to the rough feel of parking lot pavement
ready to chop, stew, slice and spice our way
to sustenance. Victoriously hefting our brown paper trophies
we lock step triumphantly through the woosh of glass doors
Horizontal panes parting submissively
in the wake of our comestible supremacy.
We exit, conquers into the sunlight.
Now, where the hell did we park?


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|"Fingolfin" by Jenny Dolfen
|Biographical Information
|Other names
|Ñolofinwë (Q, fn),
Aracáno (Q, mn)
|High King of the Noldor
King of the North
|Tirion; Hithlum
|Quenya and Sindarin
|F.A. 456 (aged 3426)
|House of Finwë
|Finwë and Indis
|Fëanor (half-brother), Findis, Írimë and Finarfin
|Fingon, Turgon, Aredhel and Argon
|Physical Description
|Hair color
|Silver armour, blue shield set with crystals
|Images of Fingolfin
Fingolfin (S, pron. [fiŋˈɡolfin]) was a High King of the Noldor in Beleriand, eldest son of Finwë and Indis, younger brother of Findis, older brother of Írimë and Finarfin, and the younger half-brother of Fëanor. His wife was Anairë and his children were Fingon, Turgon, Aredhel, and Argon.
HistoryFingolfin was the strongest and most valiant of the sons of Finwë. [2] Having different mothers, he and his older half-brother Fëanor never felt a close bond with each other. This lack of affinity developed into rivalry when Melkor secretly told each of them that the other was planning on driving them out of Tirion. Two Trees in Valinor, as Melkor's lies were taking their place in Noldor's minds, people started to think that the Valar were holding them back from going back to Cuiviénen. Fëanor was the first to speak against the Valar, and Finwë summoned all of the lords of his house to resolve the issue. As Fingolfin was contending with his father to restrain Fëanor, the latter arrived fully armed with weapons he had secretly forged. Even though Fingolfin accepted him as the older one, Fëanor threatened Fingolfin, who was unarmed, with his sword, after which Fingolfin bowed to Finwë and left, only to be followed by Fëanor and threatened again in public.
After the escape of Melkor from Valinor, during the feast Manwë held for the reconciliation of the Eldar, Fingolfin publicly forgave Fëanor and called him "Half-brother in blood, full brother in heart". [3]
Journey to Middle-earth
After King Finwë died, murdered by Morgoth, Fëanor rallied up the Noldor and gave a passionate speech. Nearly all of the Noldor followed him, along with his two half-brothers. Fingolfin led the largest host of the Ñoldor when they fled Aman for Middle-earth, even though he thought this unwise; he did not want to abandon his people to Fëanor. As days passed in their exile, more and more of the Noldor started speaking against Fëanor, for their journey was uneasy, and they feared the prophecy of Mandos. After Fëanor's Noldor acquired the ships of the Teleri following the First Kinslaying, Fëanor and his followers were the first to use them to get across the sea. Fëanor burned the ships after reaching Middle-earth, for he thought the followers of Fingolfin would prove to be useless.
Fingolfin and his people saw the smoke of the ships from afar, and chose to travel through the ice desert, for they were ashamed to go back to Valinor, and were angry at Fëanor. Fingolfin took them across the ice of the Helcaraxë, the journey was hard and many died, yet they were filled with hope when they saw the Moon for the first time. And soon after, at the rising of the Sun, he came to the Gates of Angband and smote upon them, but Morgoth stayed hidden inside. Fingolfin and the Noldor, realising they could not be victorious this way, then came to the northern shores of Lake Mithrim, from which the Fëanorian part of the host had withdrawn.
Shortly after Fëanor's death, his oldest son Maedhros was captured by Morgoth. Learning this, Fingolfin's oldest son Fingon rescued Maedhros, with whom he was a good friend. Maedhros consequently waived his claim to kingship. Thus Fingolfin became High-King of the Noldor. He ruled from Hithlum, by the northern shores of Lake Mithrim.
After defeating the Orcs in the Dagor Aglareb ("Glorious Battle"), Fingolfin maintained the Siege of Angband for nearly four hundred years. But the Siege was ended by the sudden assaults of Morgoth in the Dagor Bragollach ("Battle of Sudden Flame"), and many peoples of Beleriand fled. In the end Fingolfin rode to Angband alone to challenge Morgoth to single combat. Those who saw him thought Oromë himself had arrived; for a great madness of rage was upon him, so that his eyes shone like the eyes of the Valar. Fingolfin died there after a mighty duel, wounding Morgoth seven times with his sword Ringil, and struck one last blow to Morgoth's foot before he broke the High King. Morgoth's wounds never healed after that battle, and he limped everafter. Thorondor the King of Eagles then brought Fingolfin's body to a mountaintop overlooking Gondolin, and Turgon built a cairn over the remains of his father.
- "In that vast shadow once of yore
Fingolfin stood: his shield he bore
with field of heaven's blue and star
of crystal shining pale afar.
In overmastering wrath and hate
desperate he smote upon that gate,
the Gnomish king, there standing lone,
while endless fortresses of stone
engulfed the thin clear ringing keen
of silver horn and baldric green."
- ― Lay of Leithian, Canto XII, lines 3538-3547
Fingon became High King of the Noldor after his death.
|By Ardamir. (Help; more articles)
Fingolfin's father-name was Ñolofinwë (Q: "Wise Finwë", pron. N [ˌŋoloˈfinwe], V [ˌŋoloˈɸinwe], T.A. Exilic [ˌnoloˈfinwe]). His mother-name was Aracáno[4] ("High Chieftain", pron. [ˌaraˈkaːno]). Fingolfin is the Sindarin form of his father-name, with the word Finwë added to the beginning. The addition was done by Fingolfin himself in pursuance of his claim to be High King of the Noldor after his father's death.[5]
See Also
External links
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "The Shibboleth of Fëanor", p. 336
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Darkening of Valinor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "The Shibboleth of Fëanor", The names of Finwë's descendants, p. 345
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "The Shibboleth of Fëanor", p. 344
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Finwë, until Y.T. 1495
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{LAB} Live 2019 Announces New Special Guest
Tim Rose brings his expertise to next year's highly anticipated event.
Europe-based online private jet booking platform Stratajet went live in the U.S. market on Sept. 7. Its website allows charter customers to search, themselves, for real-time aircraft availability and pricing, and then book flights directly.
The service launched in the U.S. with the backing of 125 North American aircraft operators. Another 123 operators have committed to making their fleets available via the site and will be added in the coming months. In Europe, 111 operators have so far signed up to offer aircraft through Stratajet.
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Tim Rose brings his expertise to next year's highly anticipated event.
The Central Florida Livery Association drew business cards they recieved at this year's LCT East Show and selected a unique winner.
NOV. LCT: A group of bus and limousine services headed by CLT Express Livery finds ways to adapt to a consolidating marketplace.
Leros Point To Point acquires Royal Coachman Worldwide.
NOV. LCT: Despite challenges hiring drivers, business is thriving as operators expand their services at a more measured pace.
NOV. LCT: These simple return-on-investment formulas will help you truly see if your buses of all sizes are making enough money.
Michael Campbell got an overwhelming response from clients to his email reassuring them about his company's best practices.
Citing bad timing, Olympus Limo of Tampa and Signature Transportation of Orlando decide to stay their courses.
Tracy Salinger Long has assumed the lead role at her father's company and looks forward to helping fellow operators.
NOV. LCT: What operators can learn about building a steady client base from a leading fleet vehicle seller.
NOV. LCT: Once you've landed the ideal new hire, you must do everything in your power in this job market to keep them.
NOV. LCT: The most challenging chauffeured run requires a flawless performance, since millions of dollars are at stake for client teams.
NOV. LCT: The latest stats show plenty of interesting places to find clients throughout the Eastern third of the U.S.
Florida's Rick Versace sees strength in industry members nationwide pooling resources for faster growth and economies of scale.
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Year and model: 1956 Chevy Bel Air
Year and model: 1956 Chevy Bel Air
Hometown: Middletown
Origin: Woodbury, Conn.
Color: Dusk Plum
Mileage: 103,960
Under the hood: 265 ci, 2 -speed PowerGlide
Pet name: Bel Air
Favorite place to cruise: Anyplace
Favorite cruise music: Rock 'n' roll
Dream car: 1957 Chevy BelAir
Other ride: '07 Ford F-350
What bugs you about other drivers? Tailgaters
On which make and model did you learn to drive, and did you pass your driver's test the first time? '64 Ford pickup, and yes


text: The Town of Gosnold consists of the Elizabeth Islands, off the coast of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Cuttyhunk Island is where the Gosnold Town Hall is located and this is where town business is conducted. Gosnold, the smallest of the 351 towns in Massachusetts was incorporated in 1864. There are currently about 120 registered voters. The Board of Selectmen meet bimonthly and Annual Town Meeting is held the third Monday in May. There are about 30 year round residents on Cuttyhunk and a few dozen on some of the other islands. There is a one room school house on Cuttyhunk which two students currently attend. Cuttyhunk is home to many summer residents, boaters and tourists, and is known for being a quiet summer retreat and a first class fishing destination.


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Bergdahl Swap Violated Law, GAO Says
Congress's Investigative Arm Responds to Letter From Republican Lawmakers
WASHINGTON—The Obama administration violated the law when it failed to give Congress adequate notice about the transfer of five detainees from Guantanamo Bay as part of a swap for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the investigative arm of Congress said Thursday.
Sgt. Bergdahl was released after nearly five years of captivity in Afghanistan as part of a May 31 exchange for five Taliban detainees held at a U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba....