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Novel Solutions to Closing the Skills Gap
May 19, 2020
In this 4-part blog series, Hélène Pora, Vice President of Technical Communications & Regulatory Strategy offers insight into one of the greatest challenges facing the biopharmaceutical industry today: employee training.
Part Three: Novel Solutions to Closing the Skills Gap
In part one we focused on Acknowledging the Biopharmaceutical Skills Gap and then we reviewed the Industry Training Challenges in part two. Here in part three, we look at creating solutions to close the skills gap.
New Technologies Change the Game
The biopharmaceutical industry is being moved forward by innovations in technology that are helping to streamline processes and achieve new heights. Single-use technologies (SUTs) have been one the greatest enablers of the industry by far over the past decade. However, in an industry that is averse to change, learning how to optimize and leverage traditional technologies with new-school technologies has played a critical role in widening the skills gap.
With SUTs now available for a broad range of applications, including large volume cell cultivation, tank holding, and various downstream purification systems, we see an evolution toward complete single-source SUT manufacturing trains up to 2,000 L working volume. Along with these new manufacturing trains, there are also all the required tubing sets and biocontainer assemblies. But it is not just full SUT assemblies that are driving the industry. Hybrid approaches are also available, integrating different types of technologies to achieve bioprocessing success. And the drive towards continuous bioprocessing is creating a paradigm shift in the industry towards working smarter via automation and data collection and analysis.
All these new approaches to processing have increased the responsibility of the suppliers with regards to providing robust designs and high-quality manufacturing of single-use systems (SUS). On the user side, SUS require various stages of handling and operator interactions, which makes comprehensive current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) focused training programs critical to ensuring that the advances are optimized. Efficient personnel training strategies and collaborative relationships between suppliers and manufacturers can be developed that take into consideration human learning aptitude and ensure efficacious transfer of skills to personnel. The idea is to have lasting impact beyond just complying with regulatory documentation requirements.
Design-Based Solutions
Suppliers like Pall Biotech have realized the fundamental responsibility to mitigate additional challenges for manufacturers and have implemented this in product design. At Pall, we continuously improve our design of existing and new systems by engaging a deep understanding of the wants and needs of the end users; this approach is commonly referred to as User Centered Design (UCD).
The International Usability Standard, ISO 13407, specifies the principles and activities of UCD processes, as follows:
1. The design is based upon an explicit understanding of users, tasks and environments.
2. Users are involved throughout design and development.
3. The design is driven and refined by user-centred evaluation.
4. The process is iterative.
5. The design addresses the whole user experience.
6. The design team includes multidisciplinary skills and perspectives.
The goal is to comprehend clearly the end user experience and pain points and deliver design solutions that overcome them. Methods such as Poka-Yoke 'mistake-proofing' with colors, number coding, and labeling can help make equipment more intuitive. However, labeling must always be kept minimal and concise.
Training-Based Solutions
Regardless of design, training is a critical part cGMP compliance and ultimate success in bioprocesses. Like design, training should be user focused and easy to learn, understand, and apply.
A mix of practical exercises, demonstrations and videos can help with this, with the goal of creating strong recall for the actual application of the methods. To assist in the recollection of the training, quick Instructions for Use (IFU) can provide an executive summary of the training the user received. This can be even more beneficial if the quick IFU can be referred to when using the product (as an instruction label or embedded with the Human Machine Interface [HMI]).
Technology-Based Training for Success
Now more than ever, we see technology playing an irreplaceable role in leading companies into the next generation of bioprocessing. Pall Biotech has made large investments of time and money to optimize technology and deliver products, services, and training systems that support customer goals.
Join us next week, for Part Four: Building Success into Employee Training Programs, where we will explore how Pall Biotech brings together product design and technology for training solutions that ensure success.
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This just in from Ms. DeBernardi:
Nominations are being accepted for the 2011 Youth Impact Awards. The award is for students who have made a "significant positive impact on their community in Santa Barbara County." The deadline to submit a nomination is November 30th. Nomination forms are available online at www.countyofsb.org/kidsnet (click on "Youth Impact Awards").
If you know a person who qualifies, please download a nomination form and find someone (club advisor, coach, community leader, parent, teacher) to help you complete/submit it by November 30.

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On Oct. 30, Lewis Black, a nationally recognized comedian who appears on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," will bring his act to Lawrence. Black, who has been called "America's foremost commentator on everything," will perform in the Memorial Chapel to a sold-out crowd. Who's responsible for this coup in university programming? SOUP.
SOUP, the Student Organization for University Programming, is in charge of providing entertainment for the Lawrence community. In addition to booking big acts like Lewis Black, SOUP committees organize the coffeehouse performances and other acts around campus, such as yearly appearances by hypnotists. SOUP is also in charge of annual events like Celebrate!, the Winter Formal, Homecoming, and Mardi Gras.
To book someone like Lewis Black, SOUP representatives go to the National Association for Student Activities conference every spring. There they see various acts that tour college campuses and decide among the hundreds of available performers which ones the Lawrence community would most like to see.
The appearance of a big name like Lewis Black this year is a little unusual. In the past, SOUP has booked a number of smaller acts, mostly in the coffeehouse and in smaller venues around campus. Last year, however, when LUCC was allocating funds to different organizations, they earmarked some of SOUP's funds for big events. Lewis Black is one of these, and another major performer is coming later this year.
SOUP is forming a new committee to decide who this next big act will be, and encourages everyone who is interested to join. SOUP's public relations coordinator, Bryana Henderson, says that SOUP "wants to find an act that is representative of what the entire campus is interested in."
If you would like to be a part of this committee or any others, SOUP meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. in the LUCC conference room in the Union. You can find more information about SOUP and a schedule of upcoming acts at their website, www.lawrence.edu/sorg/soup.


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Deuterium Removal Unit (DRU)
The isotopic purity of the hydrogen obtained using Deuterium Removal Unit (DRU) is the world record! Deuterium concentration is less than 6 ppb (6·10-9)! Combining with chemical purity provided by continuous cleaning with CHUPS system (Oxygen, Nitrogen, Water content at the level of some ppb), this is the purest gas in the world.
DRU was designed and manufactured in PNPI during the fall and winter of 2005-2006. The final installation, tests and protium manufacturing were carried out in spring, 2006 in PSI. The separation characteristics of the column were studied in details. Due to the absence of direct prompt method of deuterium measurements, the indirect method of chromatographic analysis for ortho- and para- isomers of hydrogen was used to estimate the column's separation efficiency. The DRU parameters are controlled and measured with the slow control system based on DAQ32 and AICS modules.
The height equivalent to a theoretical plate (HETP) for the column is 2.2 cm. It is one of the best ever obtained results for columns of low and medium cryogenic power. For the present column, HETP value is almost constant in a wide range of vapour flow rate.
The column has the separation power in excess for the goal to be sought. Output deuterium concentration lower than 0.1 ppm almost does not depend on the initial concentration (natural hydrogen can be used!).
The pure orthohydrogen useful for some experimental physics applications can be produced by the setup as well as protium.
After the selection of column's operating parameters and the development of its operating algorithm the protium production run was performed. Several modes of isotope purification were used. As a result about 1.3 m3 of deuterium depleted hydrogen was obtained. CHUPS system was put into the mode of continuous hydrogen circulation through the column to remove deuterium.
The productivity of the system in the "feed through" mode is 500 L/day. In the mode of circulation through CHUPS system it comes to 150 L/day. The mode of Rayleigh depletion is considered to be inefficient because of small initial amount of hydrogen in the column.
The method of measurement of low deuterium content in hydrogen (1 ppm and less) is suggested. It is based on deuterium enrichment by a factor of 40 (and even more) in the reboiler.
This work is also of great importance for Detritiation Plant of PIK reactor as in accordance with a new developing design of the plant the cryogenic column with close parameters is needed. A good packing was developed and tested, successful experience was gained.
Hydrogen produced by cryogenic distillation was measured to have the concentration of the deuterium less than 6 ppb (6·10-9). The hydrogen analysis was carried out on large tandem accelerator at Institute of Particle Physics, ETH-Zurich, Switzerland [2]. For the present time it is the most precise and sensitive method of hydrogen isotopic analysis and it confirmed the producing of most isotopically pure hydrogen in the world.
The best isotopic pure hydrogen available commercially in form of light or heavy water has impurity level of some ppms (10-6). Therefore the hydrogen obtained with DRU has the best isotopic purity allover the world.


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Brampton Abbotts used to be a small village, but now it has almost merged with Ross on Wye .
The Brampton part of the name means "broom settlement", and Abbotts relates to the Bishop of Gloucester who owned land in the area.
Admiral Lord Nelson once visited Brampton Abbotts!
Churches of Brampton Abbotts
- St. Michael & All Angels Church - Brampton Abbotts
This delightful church is of Norman origin and is located in the centre of the village.Read More >
News from the Past of Brampton Abbotts
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This page lists some of our most recent alumnae/i and allows you to browse their profiles and find out more about their research topics.
If you wish to view a full alphabetical register of our former Fellows, please visit this page.
We have also created a dynamic map showing some of the places our former Fellows have come from, which you can find here.


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Sep 28, 2017
Norwalk, CT –September 28, 2017– Datto, the leading provider of total data protection solutions for businesses around the world, today announced the opening of offices in Germany and the Netherlands, to support its growing business in these regions. On October 23 - 24, Datto will also host its second annual European partner event – DattoCon – in London, to a record number of attendees.
In addition to opening the new offices in Frankfurt and Amsterdam, Datto has made several new hires across these regions. "Since opening our new EMEA HQ in Reading in June 2016, Datto's European business has expanded rapidly," said Andrew Stuart, Managing Director of Datto EMEA. "These new physical presences mean that we can provide even better and faster local-language support for our MSP customers."
Datto develops business continuity solutions that secure business data for thousands of companies around the world. Its suite of services includes backup and disaster recovery (BDR) and Cloud-to-Cloud (C2C) backup services for SaaS applications. These are typically delivered as managed services, primarily through Managed Service Providers (MSPs), for the data protection needs of small and midsized businesses or distributed locations of large enterprises. "In the wake of recent ransomware attacks like WannaCry and NotPetya, the ability for businesses of all sizes to recover their data quickly and effectively has been put back under the spotlight," continues Stuart. "This is driving interest in our solutions and, as a result, our MSP partners are now protecting more data for their customers across Europe than ever before."
As a 100% channel-based company, Datto is committed to giving its partners all the tools and resources necessary to build their brand, generate more leads, and close more deals. As part of this commitment to supporting its partners, Datto hosts its annual DattoCon conference to bring partners together to share unique and thought-provoking perspectives on their business. "I would have to say that the London DattoCon was one of the best partner events I have attended," said Zoel Cardosa at Datto partner ZedOne. "It was educational, inspiring and there was nitrogen frozen ice cream – what more could you ask for?"
At the event, which takes place at the Hilton Metropole in London on 23 – 24 October, more than 350 of Datto's MSP partners will have the opportunity to receive a first look at Datto's new products and updates, while also learning from the latest successes of their peers. More information about the event can be found on the website: http://www.dattoconlondon.com
About Datto
Datto protects business data and provides secure connectivity for tens of thousands of the world's fastest growing companies. Datto's Total Data Protection solutions deliver uninterrupted access to business data on site, in transit and in the cloud. Thousands of IT service providers globally rely on Datto's combination of pioneering technology and dedicated services to ensure businesses are always on, no matter what. Datto is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut and has offices in Monroe, Rochester, Boston, Portland, Toronto, London, Singapore, Sydney, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. Learn more at www.datto.com.


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Fig. 283. Female flower and fruit of Juniperus communis.
a. Female amentum (magnified).
b. Ditto at a later stage of evolution (magnified).
c. Two ovaries; the third having been removed to expose the ovules.
d. Fruit approaching maturity.
e. Ripe galbulus, seen from the vertex.
f. Ditto, seen from the base.
This image is from Common Juniper in Pereira's Elements of Materia Medica and Therapeutics, 1854.


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20 Florida panthers killed in 2020, FWC says
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - At least 20 Florida panthers have died in 2020, a toll that appears to be on track to finish lower than in previous years.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said that almost all of the panther deaths were caused by people. One panther was, however, killed by another panther.
Another was hit by a train and someone mutilated yet another panther and left its remains on a roadside near Immokalee.
Every other panther death this year was caused by cars, wildlife officials said.
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In 2019, the state recorded 27 panther deaths, while 2018 saw 30 big cat deaths.
Researchers are also focused on a mysterious neurological disorder in panthers, which is visible in animals hobbled by weak back legs.
"We're heading toward a habitat that's just too small to sustain a big cat," said Matthew Schwartz, director of the South Florida Wildlands Association.
Advocates are fighting a proposed toll road expansion, which could bring a new highway near panther habitat. The leader of The Nature Conservancy in Florida called it an "existential threat."
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Proponents say the toll road would spur development in rural Florida, while environmentalists said those areas offer crucial habitat for animals like the panther.
FWC biologists say they gain valuable information by examining panther remains. Injured or dead panthers can be reported to the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922.
Florida panthers are protected under the Endangered Species Act. Intentionally killing a Florida panther is punishable by up to one year in federal prison and a fine of up to $100,000.
Florida panthers once roamed the entire Southeast, but now their habitat mostly is confined to a small region of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico. Up to 230 Florida panthers remain in the wild.


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One year after the events of Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland, the story begins in Arls Kingdom, a tiny nation in the far northwest of the Arland Republic. The quaint kingdom lacks the highly developed machinery and alchemy of the larger nation, but is nonetheless poised to join the Republic. However, many obstacles must first be overcome.
ATELIER MERURU PLUS: THE APPRENTICE OF ARLAND Ps vita is the next installment in the popular series from famed developer GUST. ATELIER MERURU PLUS adds new elements of land development to the RPG and simulation game system, providing additional depth and gameplay in this anime-style adventure. In addition, extra content and features are packed in including new costumes, new endings, and all the DLC from the PS3 version. Fans will have an opportunity to see what unfolds in this third and final game in the Arland series.
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Everything You Need To Know About Caribbean Sailing Vacation
Everyone needs a vacation from their busy schedule once in a while. The best part of the excitement of a Caribbean sailing vacation is the sense of adventure of exploring new places as there are many islands in the Caribbean as well as the unique opportunity to experience onboard exotic cuisine.
You cannot think of anything elsewhere or nowhere is this more apparent than when it comes time to provision your charter as there are many things available when you are onboard. Whether you are just purchasing drinks and snacks, or even planning to prepare some delicious meals aboard, provisioning & making preparations for the same can be a rewarding adventure on its own.
There are many options when it comes to food as the key is to keep it simple and not to reduce vacation time spent in cooking so it does not become a burdensome task as you are on a vacation & not on a house duty.
There are basically multiple options for provisioning on your All Inclusive Crewed Yacht. The first option can be, if you have the money to spend and caviar to tastes, then you can have an independent provisioner who can prepare your provisions in advance and have them delivered to your boat on schedule. The second option can be, for an extra additional fee, most charter companies can offer a choice of provisioning options which you can select during the booking. The plans could be different with the different services selected.


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glucobay 50 mg
glucobay 50 mg Tablet is used to treat people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps lower blood sugar levels after meals. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. This medicine is usually prescribed in combination with other diabetes medications.
glucobay 50 mg Tablet should be taken just before or along with a meal. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. It may be increased gradually. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness.
This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine. cllick more to read: glucobay 50
most common side effects
This medicine's most common side effects include flatulence (gas), stomach pain, and diarrhea. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.
Glucobay 50 Tablet by itself does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). However, when used in combination with other diabetes medicines (especially insulin or sulphonylureas), it can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Such episodes of hypoglycemia should be treated by taking plain glucose. Table sugar or common sugar will not help correct low blood sugar levels if you are taking this medicine.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Do not take this medicine if you have ulceration or inflammation in the bowel (eg. ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Please tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Glucobay 50 Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps to slow down the breaking down of food in our intestine to simple glucose (sugar), thereby decreasing the rise in blood glucose levels after meals. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs.
Glucobay 50 Tablet will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them
Common side effects of Glucobay
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
Glucobay 50 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising very high immediately after meals.


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Dental Implants in Willmar, MN
we complete the entire implant process at authentic dental of wilLmar.
one office. one implant dentist.
start to finish.
What are my options for replacing missing teeth?
If you're missing one or more teeth, dental implants may be right for you. Implants can restore the look and function of your smile and bite, enhancing your overall oral health. Made of durable materials, dental implants can last a lifetime, and seamlessly blend in with the rest of your natural teeth so you can smile with confidence.
Did you know…
Unlike your natural teeth, dental implants aren't affected by tooth decay.
How it works: The dental implant placement and restoration process
The Initial Consultation
First, your dentist will meet with you to find out if dental implants are right for your oral health needs. They'll perform a thorough exam of your mouth, including going over your x-rays and ensuring your jaw bone is healthy enough to support implants. Together, you and your dentist will decide if dental implants will provide the restoration your smile needs, or if your grin would be better suited to alternative restorative options.
Your Oral Surgery Treatment
Once your treatment has been approved, your dentist will schedule your oral surgery appointment and provide a detailed treatment plan. During the procedure, your dentist will make a small opening in your gums and place a small, screw-shaped titanium implant into your jaw. Your dentist will then clean and disinfect the area and suture it closed to begin the healing process.
Healing & Osseointegration
Once your implants have been placed, your gums will begin to heal right away. Most patients heal completely from the initial surgery in less than 2 weeks. However, the implant itself must be given time to permanently bond with the jaw bone through a process"osseointegration," which can take anywhere between 3-6 months to complete.
Creating the Prosthetic
While your implant is bonding with your jaw, you'll visit our office for a few follow-up appointments to ensure the healing process is going properly. Your dentist will examine your mouth and take impressions of your bite. These impressions will be sent to our trusted dental lab, where they will craft the custom crown, bridge, or arch of teeth that will eventually be fitted to your dental implant.
Applying the Restoration
Once the lab has sent over your completed prosthetic, and your implant has completely bonded with your natural bone, you'll visit us again for your final appointment. During this visit, your dentist will complete the procedure by attaching the restoration to your dental implant, and permanently securing it with dental cement or another adhesive.
Maintenance & Aftercare
One of the major advantages to dental implants is that they don't require specialized care. Just practice good oral hygiene by brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily, and visit your dentist every six months for regular cleanings and oral exams. Keeping up good oral health habits can help your dental implant last a lifetime.
Dental Implant Options
Single Tooth Implants
Single tooth implants are the most-commonly used dental implant, and consist of two primary parts. The dental implant, or post, is a rod made of titanium and shaped like a screw. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is attached to the implant post, and is used to complete the restoration.
To place a single tooth implant, the post is embedded directly into the jaw, where it bonds permanently with the surrounding bone tissue. While the gum is healing, a dental crown is crafted, and is eventually attached to the implant post with an "abutment." This dental crown will mirror the shape, function, and appearance of a natural tooth to give your smile a natural look and feel. Made from durable materials, single tooth implants can last for decades, and, unlike a partial denture, will never shift, or move around.
Full-Arch Implants
Full-arch implants are a secure, durable alternative to traditional dentures for those patients who are missing all, or most, of their teeth. By placing a series of 4-6 dental implants per arch, you can enjoy the look and function of a new smile that can stand the test of time.
These dental implants function like artificial roots that allow fixed dental bridges or a set of removable implant-supported overdentures to permanently bond to the jaw and gum line to restore your smile. Full-arch implants look and feel much more natural than traditional dentures, and will never shift or move when you eat or speak.
Did you know…
Dental implants have the potential to last a lifetime.
Have questions about implant dentistry? Find answers here.
How are dental implants made?
Dental implants are made of two main parts: the implant itself, which is a screw-shaped titanium "post", and the restorative component, usually a dental crown and abutment. A wide range of post sizes are available to ensure every patient gets an implant that fits their smile perfectly. On the other hand, the restoration is a custom-made prosthetic. Once your dentist has completed the placement of your dental implant, they will create impressions of your teeth and gums to send to a dental lab.
The lab will use these impressions to craft a long-lasting dental implant restoration. Most are crafted out of porcelain or another durable composite material. Once the restoration is complete, the lab will send it back to our office, and you'll come in for your final visit. Your dentist will complete the restoration by securely affixing your dental prosthetic to your implant.
How long do dental implants last?
Placed properly, and maintained with good oral hygiene habits, dental implants can last for decades. It's very common for patients to keep their implants for the rest of their lives.
The restoration, on the other hand, may not last as long. Although restorations like dental crowns, bridges, or overdentures are made from durable materials, they are still exposed to regular wear from chewing and biting. Over time, restorations will likely need to be replaced to keep your smile healthy and functional.
Can dental implants get infected?
Although it's a rare complication, dental implants can become infected. Known as "peri-implantitis," a dental implant infection is generally the result of the implant not being kept clean or cared for properly after surgery.
To avoid peri-implantitis and maintain your oral health, carefully follow your dentist's instructions during recovery, and be sure to brush and floss regularly once your implant is healed.
Will dental implants stop bone loss?
Yes. Bone resorption, or bone loss, occurs when your jaw is no longer stimulated by the natural pressure that comes from chewing and biting. Losing a tooth stops this regular stimulation, causing the jaw bone to weaken over time.
Dental implants bond directly with the jaw bone, acting as artificial roots that transmit the force of chewing and biting into your jaw bone, providing stimulation and pressure to keep you from losing bone density.
Can dental implants be done in one day?
There are indeed several types of dental implants that can be completed in a single visit. The restoration will be a temporary appliance to keep your bite functional until you have finished healing from your dental implant placement surgery. With this temporary restoration, you'll be able to speak and eat normally throughout the healing process.
Throughout the healing process, which usually lasts between 3-6 months, your dentist will schedule a series of follow-up visits, to monitor your progress and to take impressions of your teeth. These impressions will be sent to our dental lab, where they will be used to create your own custom-made restoration, which will be a more permanent, durable, and natural-looking prosthetic than your temporaries.
Did you know…
Dental implants are made of titanium, one of the most durable, and lightest metals.


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Fashion's biggest evening has come and gone in an exuberant and outrageous fest.
On the first Monday of every May, Hollywood's biggest celebrities and fashion's biggest designers gather on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to join in celebrating a year full of art in the form of fashion. Hosted by the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Magazine, Anna Wintour, along with guest hosts Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Serena Williams and Alessandro Michelle (creative director of Gucci), celebrities in attendance included the Kardashian sisters, supermodel Gisele Bundchen and husband Tom Brady, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, and more, Vogue reported.
Each year, the lavish festival is themed around a certain idea or topic. Themes in past years have sparked great controversy: "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" (2018) greatly offended the Catholic Church, "China: Through the Looking Glass" (2015) was accused of heavy cultural appropriation, and "Costumes of Royal India" (1985) was also guilty of the same feat.
When the theme for this year's MET Gala, "Camp: Notes on Fashion," was announced, many were met with initial confusion. What exactly is camp? Is it supposed to be like summer camp? Do you wear hiking gear with tents attached?
Even at the event itself, attendees all had differing, if any, clear definitions "camp." A plethora of different celebrities were asked to define camp during red-carpet interviews conducted by Vogue.
Model Bella Hadid claimed that, "camp is extravagant, camp is fun, camp is everything about fashion that we love," she told Vogue.
Singer Harry Styles told the magazine that he, "thinks it's about enjoyment and fun — no judgement."
Miley Cyrus corroborated off of this idea, and told the publication powerhouse, "I think it's being authentic… I think 'camp' kind of translates to wearing the most outrageous thing you can find."
Shawn Mendes had a different approach and confessed to Vogue, "I don't know… I don't know how to explain that to you".
Inspired by Susan Sontag's 1964 essay "Notes on 'Camp,'" which popularized the notion of camp in fashion, the theme of the gala had many different interpretations. According to J. Redding Ware's dictionary published in 1909, camp is defined as "actions and gestures of exaggerated emphasis." One thing is certain about the looks seen on the famous steps of the Met this past Monday evening: there was nothing short of camp.
Not a single person was dressed similarly. The notion of camp encouraged each individual to let their innermost personalities shine and be as extravagant as possible. Zendaya showed up in a dress mirroring the iconic Disney princess Cinderella, Lady Gaga became performance art in her 16 minute entrance (changing outfits four times!), Katy Perry wore an actual chandelier, Jared Leto carried a his own head whilst wearing a red Gucci dress, Kacey Musgraves' head-to-toe Malibu Barbie look was nothing short of extra, and Janelle Monae practically became a Picasso painting.
Gender norms were challenged. Women wore pant suits, wide-legged pants, no makeup, and messy hair. Men wore high-heels, bedazzled body suits, corsets, and sheer lace tops. It didn't matter who you were or what stereotypes people held about you — all the boundaries were pushed, and freedom of expression was at a high.
The variety of looks and takes on the theme is what greatly sets this Met Gala apart from all the others. In a political climate of the world today, being different and unique is something that is frowned upon. Now more than ever, we see that our freedom of speech and expression is crucial for our intellectual and social development. Women's Marches and walkouts in high schools all across America encourage us to stand up for what we believe in and be heard — even if some people may not agree.
In Henry David Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience," he once stated that, "there will never be a really free and enlightened state until the state comes to recognize the individual as a higher and independent power, from which all its own power and authority are derived." This year's Met Gala demonstrated that there is great beauty and power when each person expresses themselves to the most extreme extent.
Camp corroborates off this sense of individualism and self-expression. Camp allows the individual to be whoever they want to be, dress however they want to dress, and portray whatever message they wish to. Camp, in a way, can inspire us all to express ourselves in a world in which it seems as if our first amendment right is at threat. Camp has no definition: camp is whatever you want it to be.
I applaud the Met Museum for choosing such a brilliant and relevant theme. In all social and political matters, may we all take note and sprinkle some of the "camp" essence into our everyday lives. After all, anything, whether it be a little bit of sparkle or three million feathers, can start a revolution and inspire others to do the same.


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A recent survey found that 35% of tablet owners use the device while they're sitting on the toilet. The same people also take their tablets to restaurants (30%), on vacation (60%) and in bed (78%).
Ironically, 80% also said they see tablets as a means to help them achieve an improved work/life balance: 40% use it to stay connected with friends. Hopefully not while they're sitting on the john.
The survey was done by Staples, and I'm not surprised at the results. Based solely on the statistics at hand, I can say with authority that the majority or respondents were married with children. The bathroom is the only place you can get any respite from the kids. And, being married with kids, there's not a lot happening in the bedroom any more, so why not take your tablet to bed?


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Today I'm 40. Forty. A 4 with a 0 behind it. Four decades. Yeap, no matter how I write it, it looks like a long time. Depending on how long I live, I could either be at the halfway mark or a little less than half of my life. But you know what? It hasn't been a big deal. Really hasn't. I've seen other doods go through strange midlife crisis stuff, as if hitting 40 was some kind of bell going off signaling the timer is running down. I was half expecting a last minute holy shit moment, but it hasn't surfaced. Maybe it will, when I'm 45 or something, or maybe tomorrow. Who knows? People are strange that way.
What I have noticed is that I'm reflecting a lot lately. I've been looking at where I've been and where I'm going. I've been looking at the world around me and seeing the changes in life, technology, politic's, ect. It strikes me that some of the changes in the world, the change to the flow of history, where things that I expected, like the evolution of computing, the internet, some political changes; and then there where things that happened that I wasn't expecting at all, like the Teletubbies. Really, what's up with that?
I've lost friends and I've lost family. My Uncle German, my aunt Norma, and the one that threw me for a looper, I lost my father Alfredo three years ago. I just don't know how to express the way I feel today when I think of Papaluca. There is so much I wish I could tell him, and show him, and ask him. There's this whole conversation that I need to have with him that I can't. It's tough. I'd love to bring him to my house, sit him down in a comfortable chair, hand him his favorite beer, a good cigar, and go:
Hey Papi, today I'm 40. How am I doing Pop? What can I expect now? What's up with all this new eyebrow hair dood? What do you think of my new home? I'm working as hard and as best as I can. What do you think of my pretty wife? I love her a lot. Do you think she'll make a good mommy? My car engine is a little loud, what do you think it is? Am I a good son Papaluca? Am I making you proud?
Of course, I've gained a bunch of things to. I started and closed a business, and now I've started and growing a new one. I have really good friends. I have a beautiful wife, and we're gonna make big, beautiful rumblepuppies. I have my family, my mom Myriam, my brothers Lazaro and Alfred and his family, and my cousin Errol (Elli) and his family are still with me. My grandmother Maria (Doña Maria) turned 100 years old dood. She still gives me those awesome birdie kisses. I have a wonderful home, and it's in a relatively calm neighborhood. (Hey, big ol Cuban me lives there. We're loud folk) And the best part, I've still got places to go and people to see.
My body ain't the same it used to be. Fuuuccckkk that part sucks. Yes, I can definitely feel a bit perturbed at aging. I can still drink people under the table, but I gotta train for it. When I was in my twenties, I could stay awake for a week. Now that I'm forty, I can stay awake for a week with 4 hour breaks every day. When I was 20, a six foot tall wall was a hindrance, today it's a freakin' wall. When I was twenty, I could do 20 things at once. Today I can do 3 things at once, but I can prepare for the other 17. When I was twenty, running was not that big of a deal, I did it for football all the time. Today, if someone suggests running, I suggest some other form of traverse, like a car. I don't remember much of my twenties, cause, you know, tequila.
But it seems a little surreal to me. Inside my head, there's an 18 year old rumblepup with long hair that's looking out my eyes at the world. He's the one who still goes apeshit for music, and movies, and that sweet XBOX360 Elite I got for Christmas. He's the one that reaches for chocolate donuts and a gallon of Cuban coffee likes it's no big frickin' deal. He's the one that's a fan of Warren Ellis. He's the one that hears the word "boobies" and pokes his head up as if the Continental Army just marched in.
"40 years old? Bullshit, " he says, "I'm gonna live forever." Then their is the 40 year old with a bald head looking back in there and saying "Thanks for stickin with me kid, we've still got a lot to do."


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MORE THAN 100 animals died at Dublin Zoo during a two-year period between 2014 and 2016, it has been revealed.
The dead animals include a significant number of critically endangered species that are extinct or nearly extinct in the wild.
Among the 109 animals to die at the Zoo during the 24-month period were a southern white rhinoceros, two Rothschild giraffes, three grey wolves, and a red panda.
The 68 that died in 2015 included seven that were temporarily on loan from other zoos.
Details of the animal deaths at one of the State's most popular visitor attractions are contained in inventory records obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.
Documents submitted by Dublin Zoo to the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) as part of its licence application show that 13.4% of its animal population died in 2015.
The animals that died at the zoo during 2015 include a pair of Rothschild giraffes, which are one of the rarest species of giraffe, with only an estimated 1,500 left in the wild.
A spokesperson for Dublin Zoo said that the facility undergoes rigorous inspections each year, and that the latest inspection by the NPWS resulted in a number of positive comments in relation to habitat design, staff, and other areas.
Animal care and wellness is at the core of Dublin Zoo. The physical and psychological wellbeing of animals in our care is the number one priority, ensuring every animal lives out its life to the full is paramount to Dublin Zoo.
"However, as in the wild, animals die in Dublin Zoo. In every situation the best of veterinary care and attention is given. We mourn the loss of every animal," they said.
"Every zoo varies in size and species, as such there is no standard zoo mortality rate. Variables that preclude the calculation of a standard zoo mortality rate include whether a large proportion of the animals have long natural lifespans… or shorter lifespans. The age of the animals also differs greatly."
Hunting dogs
In 2014, two African hunting dogs were in Dublin on loan from another zoo. These are endangered with a population of around 6,000 left in the world. Both dogs died at Dublin Zoo.
Three scimitar-horned oryxes, a species of antelope that has been extinct in the wild for almost 20 years, died at the zoo during the 24-month period.
Three Humboldt penguins – considered "vulnerable" by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – died in 2015. There are fewer than 12,000 of the penguins left in the wild due to climate change and overfishing.
Three red-tipped mangabeys – a red-list endangered species of monkey – also died at the zoo during the same year; while an African spurred tortoise, which can live for over 150 years, also perished.
The inventory figures analysed include mammals and reptiles but exclude insects, of which there may be large, approximate numbers and shorter lifespans.
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James Fleck, MD, PhD & João A. de Andrade
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It was a Monday afternoon when thirty-five-year-old Ruth came for her first appointment. Previously healthy, the dedicated mother of two young daughters had just lived through a contentious divorce. In an attempt to resume her normal life, she scheduled a medical check-up. A physical examination was followed by a mammogram and ultimately a breast magnetic resonance image (MRI) demonstrated that a nodule found in her right breast was highly suspicious for malignancy. Shortly after, her gynecologist performed a biopsy that was consistent with a Her-2 positive infiltrative ductal carcinoma. She was here to discuss this finding.
After hearing the news, Ruth was very sad with her fate and feeling betrayed by her body. She could barely talk and when she did, her speech was often incoherent and interrupted by crying. Overall, she had an angry and despondent attitude. While she felt that life was vanishing away, there was underlying hope that the diagnosis was wrong.
Defense mechanisms such as aggression and denial are very common when cancer is first diagnosed and should not be immediately dispelled. They should be respected and worked out at a pace dictated by the patient.
At that moment, I realized that those feelings were blocking her ability to understand the necessary steps to complete the diagnostic investigation and, more importantly, to discuss treatment options. I decided that the best strategy would be for me to show my genuine interest in helping by listening to her story in an empathetic way.
This is a crucial moment in the patient-doctor relationship. The physician must not only have technical and clinical expertise, but also be able to demonstrate and share his/her own humanity, with a straightforward, accessible and warm attitude.
Thirty minutes had gone by when she suddenly interrupted the cycle of crying and sad blurts, looked straight at me and said: "Doctor, I did not come here just to complain. I want to solve my problem and I need your help".
The initial half hour served to establish a bond of trust and empathy. At that point she realized that she could safely express her fears without being judged.
Ruth had no major underlying psychological problems but her recent divorce was definitely a major stressor that left her feeling very insecure. Once she found herself in a supportive environment, she was able to establish a bond with the physician and the initial "blurry" vision and despondency transformed into an active search for focus and commitment.
At that particular moment, our first encounter had reached the main objective and I felt that I was authorized to speak. I said that I would review all her previous studies, talk to all the professionals involved in her care and answer all her questions regarding cancer diagnosis and treatment. I reassured her that she was not alone and that, because she seemed to have an early stage breast cancer, there was a high chance of cure.
I performed a physical examination and noted that the nodule was located in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast. It was about 2 cm in diameter and mobile. There were no palpable axillary lymph nodes. The rest of the physical examination was normal. Although I do not usually make comments at this stage, I expressed my opinion that the disease appeared to be restricted to the breast but that we would need further imaging tests to confirm my cautiously optimistic impression. After leaving the room to give her some privacy so she could put her clothes back on, I came back to find her with a much more serene expression.
It is endearing to see how much emotional support a relatively brief human interaction can provide.
Ruth realized how the disease was interacting with her other emotional fragilities and stressors. Feeling more confident, she turned her initial reaction into a more rational and proactive behavior. As a high school teacher, she knew the power of information and asked for reading materials so she could learn more about cancer. She justified her request by saying that, in order to be better prepared for the fight, she needed better understanding of her "internal enemy"…
Her call to arms was my inspiration to write this book!
I was obviously very impressed by her strong proactive attitude and, after more than one hour, we concluded the first consultation with a feeling of mutual learning.
To be continued in PLOT 2 (raising action): Cancer update …
* Attention: The story 1 will be published sequentially from the PLOT 1 to the PLOT 6, however it will appear backwards. So, you will always see the most recent publication. Just browse in numbered pages located at the bottom of the homepage and start to read the story 1 from the beginning.
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Hi Frank and Susan ~
Besides the issue of using recycled and recyclable paper in magazines I hope that both of your organizations will join Wisconsin in working to eliminate the use of pressure sensitive adhesives that are not compatible with recycling.
The Wisconsin Council on Recycling did a survey of its paper recycling mills and found that "stickies" were the biggest contamination problem of paper recyclers, with one executive estimating the cost to the paper recycling mills of over $2 billion a year. And, of course, any costs to the mills means a lower price paid for the recycled material. This executive brought in large globs of PSAs that had jammed machines and samples of recycled paper that had to be rejected due to contamination from PSAs.
As an example of its use in magazines, I just received this week's issue of Newsweek, and there was a four page insert using an hot melt glue that will contaminate the recycling of this paper.
On the other hand, there are recycling compatible PSAs, such as those used by the US Postal Service. Standards for recycling compatible adhesives are available on the web at http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/aw/wm/recycle/council/index.htm, near the bottom of the page.
I would be glad to work with both of you to improve this aspect of paper recycling.
John Reindl, Recycling Manager
Dane County, WI
Chair, Wisconsin Council on Recycling
On Feb 27, 2007, at 12:32 PM, Gary Liss wrote:
This is a great article highlighting an opportunity for Zero Waste communities to get involved. If you're interested in helping with the campaign to get magazines to really go Green, contact:
* Coop America Magazine Paper Project, go to: http://www.coopamerica.org/programs/woodwise/publishers/magazines/index.cfm or contact Frank Locantore, WoodWise Program Director, 1612 K St NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006, (800) 58-GREEN, < email@example.com>
* Susan Kinsella, Executive Director, Conservatree, Phone - 415/561-6526, E-mail Fax - 509/756-6987, email@example.com, skype - susanekinsella, http://www.conservatree.org <http://www.conservatree.org/>
They can highlight how you could make a difference with this campaign.
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:00:37 -0700
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Not-so-green magazines
Some glossies cover the environment, but cover up their own practices, says
Fortune's Marc Gunther.
By Marc Gunther, Fortune senior writer
February 22 2007: 9:34 AM EST
NEW YORK (Fortune) -- The New Yorker won awards for its stories about
climate change and Vanity Fair publishes a "green" issue, but just try to
find parent company Conde Nast's environmental policy. You can't.
Newsweek ran a cover on "The Greening of America," but its owner, The
Washington Post Co., won't identify the magazine's paper suppliers or say
where its paper comes from. Maybe The Post's Bob Woodward should
As for Hearst, which publishes Oprah's magazine and Cosmopolitan, the
privately held firm is developing an environmental policy to govern its
paper buying. But the company won't provide details.
"The magazine industry's hypocrisy runs deep," asserts Todd Paglia,
executive director of Forest Ethics, an environmental group that protects
forests by holding companies accountable for their paper buying.
"Conde Nast," Paglia goes on, "is seemingly unaware of the strangeness of
doing a high-profile series in The New Yorker on climate change, while
exacerbating the problem by using environmentally irresponsible paper."
Conde Nast did not return emails or calls seeking comment.
The reluctance of publishers to talk about their environmental impact
suggests that they aren't paying attention - or that they want to avoid it.
That makes a project undertaken by a group of paper users - including the
Time Inc. division of Time Warner (Charts), the German publisher Axel
Springer, Random House UK, which is a unit of Bertelsmann, and packaging
firm Tetra Pak - all the more unusual.
Those companies are all big customers of Stora Enso (Charts), a
Finnish-Swedish paper, packaging and forest products giant based in London.
With Stora Enso, they formed a partnership to track their supply chain into
the heart of Russia's forests to try to insure that it is harvested in a
sustainable way.
Ordinarily, I try not to write about Time Inc., which publishes Fortune and
CNNMoney.com. This story is an exception because the company's environmental
practices deserve recognition.
Time Inc. joined with Nike (Charts), Staples (Charts), Hewlett Packard
(Charts) and the nonprofit group Metafore in 2003 to form the Paper Working
Group to promote environmentally preferable paper. It worked with
environmental groups to measure its greenhouse gas emissions, and set
reduction targets. It discloses its paper suppliers and bought about 70
percent of its paper from sources certified as sustainable during 2006, up
from 25 percent four years earlier.
As the world's largest magazine publisher, Time Inc. acted partly to avoid
becoming a target. (In 1994, Greenpeace activists protested the company's
forestry practices by climbing the Time & Life Building in New York.) But
its work also has been driven by the passion of David Refkin, a Bronx-born
accountant who joined the company in 1982, took charge of its paper buying
in the late 1980s and is now its director of sustainable development.
Cleaning up the supply chain
Refkin, 49, has tracked the company's paper to the woods of Maine, Wisconsin
and Michigan, in an effort to promote sustainable forestry. "I once went to
Iron Mountain, Mich., to have breakfast with 375 loggers," he says. "They
wanted to have me for breakfast."
Over the years, he has become an environmentalist. He is the board president
of a nonprofit called the National Recycling Coalition and even nudged a
friend who operates a Vermont ski resort to buy electricity from wind. "If
you're in a business that depends on the weather," he reasons, "you ought to
buy green power."
Refkin turned his attention to Russia because Stora Enso, a Time Inc.
supplier, imports wood from Russia. The partners in a project called "From
Russia With Transparency" identified two logging companies in Russia, and
worked with them to improve their environmental practices so that they can
obtain certification from the Forest Stewardship Council, an independent
body. (One company, Russkiy Les, expects to be certified this year.) The
group also tackled worker safety and corruption, both serious issues in
Americans, Germans, Brits, Finns, Swedes and Russians collaborated on the
project. "How many wars have been fought between those countries?" Refkin
mused. "The culture challenges were enormous." The American and European
buyers had to be careful not to push around the Russian suppliers.
Two nonprofit groups, Transparency International and the Karelian Research
Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, monitored the project. A detailed
report on the project, as well as a video, can be found at
Why should publishers go to the trouble of cleaning up their supply chain?
Florian Nehm, sustainability officer for Axel Springer, which publishes
magazines and newspapers, said companies should be concerned not just about
the visible quality of paper but its "invisible" quality as well - its
environmental and social impact.
"There are 3,000 journalists working for Axel Springer," Nehm says. "They
criticize everything and everyone, and they can only do that with
credibility if the company that they work for has adequate standards of its
That should be a wake-up call to other publishers. Those who ignore
environmental issues may be putting their reputations at risk.
Publishers will be happy to hear that Forest Ethics - which ran a successful
campaign against the Victoria's Secret catalog and its parent company,
Limited Brands (Charts), last year - says it will remain focused on
catalogs, not magazines, for now. But Paglia says the group intends to look
at magazines and their paper, perhaps as soon as next year.
Conrad MacKerron
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility Program
As You Sow Foundation
311 California St., San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-391-3212, ext. 31
Web: www.asyousow.org <http://www.asyousow.org/>
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Back in 2011, the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office announced the start of "Back On Track;" a semi-diversionary program where a first-time DUI offender could have his or her DUI reduced to a reckless driving with the imposition of a withhold (no conviction) if they completed several conditions over the course of 6-12 months.
Since then, I have had several clients enter into the program and successfully complete its requirements. Rather than suffer the mandatory conviction (adjudication) of a DUI, these clients had their DUIs reduced to reckless driving charges and were able to seal these charges due to the imposition of the withhold.
However, there have been some changes made to Back On Track since its inception in 2011.
Most notable, there is now a mandatory ignition interlock device that must be installed in the participant's car. If you are a "Tier 1" participant - which means that you submitted to a breath test and the result was less than .15 - you must have an ignition interlock device installed in your car for a period of 90 days.
If you are a "Tier 2" participant - which means that you either refused the breath test or blew over a .15 - you must have the interlock device for 180 days.
An ignition interlock device requires a driver to blow into a breathalyzer before starting their car.
Participants must also complete a two-hour online course called "YouImpact."
All original conditions - community service hours, DUI school, Victim Impact Panel, fines, and fees - are still the same. Fine and fee schedules vary depending on whether your are a Tier 1 or Tier 2 participant.
If you are Tier 1, you will do 40 community service hours. If Tier 2, you will do 60.
Also, program length depends on you Tier 1 or 2 status. Tier 1 requires 180-270 days in the program. Tier 2 requires 270-365 days.
Back On Track may be your best option, then again...it may not be. It costs a lot of money to complete, the conditions can be rigorous, and the evidence against you may not be sufficient for your Miami DUI lawyer to advise you to partipate in the program.
I have advised plenty of clients to accept the Back On Track program, but I have also had plenty of clients refuse to participate, opting instead to litigate the DUI case and possibly proceed to trial.
If you are Back On Track eligible, then you should discuss the merits of the program with your DUI attorney.
Back On Track IS NOT offered in Broward County.
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Most NBA teams have their starting lineups in place well before training camp. The decision is made as much by management as the coaches. It's hard to bench guys taken high in the draft or with big guaranteed contracts. There are office politics in NBA locker rooms, just like any other workplace. The difference is how quickly they change. Roster turnover makes the dynamic different every season. Even in the rare situations when the entire team is back, some players have gotten better while others have gotten worse.
An NBA head coach has two jobs. They have to figure out what mix of players works best for the team and get everyone on the roster to accept their roles. The first part gets talked about more, but the second is harder. Just about every player in the NBA has to sacrifice. Their best interests rarely coincide with those of the team. Players always want more minutes and touches. Their careers are short. They don't have many opportunities to get paid. Basketball is chess, except the pieces have to agree to how they are being used.
Sacrificing is easier when a team is winning. Role players on good teams get paid. Role players on bad ones end up overseas. It doesn't take long for losing to infect a locker room. Everyone starts pointing figures and looking out for themselves. For teams in the middle of the standings, the margin between the no. 6 seed and falling out of the playoff race entirely is razor thin. What looks good on paper may not translate to the court once the games start to count. A coach has to make the right adjustments or he risks losing the team.
With that in mind, here's a look at five of the most interesting position battles in the NBA this season, and what they mean for their respective teams.
Dallas Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki vs. Nerlens Noel at Center
Nerlens Noel would have been the perfect complement to Dirk Nowitzki five years ago. The Mavs spent most of Dirk's career looking to pair him with a center. They solved the problem last season by turning him into one. Moving Dirk to the 5 stretches defenses past their breaking point, and keeping him in the paint on defense is the best way to save his 39-year-old legs. Dallas wants to keep him in the starting lineup, since sitting him for an extended period after warm-ups would cause him to stiffen up, which puts Noel in a difficult position.
The Mavs acquired Noel at the deadline last season to be their center of the future, but the two sides could not come to an agreement on a contract extension in the offseason. Noel will be an unrestricted free agent next summer. He won't get the max contract he's looking for if he's playing 25 minutes a game off the bench. The good news for Noel is that Dirk is headed into his 20th season in the league. Even if he doesn't get injured, he's not playing 82 games. If Noel clicks with the starters, Rick Carlisle could have some tough decisions.
Noel gives the Mavs an entirely different look up front. He doesn't have Dirk's shooting ability, but he can be a devastating roll man and he's a vastly superior defensive player. He can protect the rim, clean the defensive glass, and guard on the perimeter—all things an undersized Dallas team needs from their center. Carlisle will have to balance the past against the future. If Dirk retires at the end of the season and Noel walks, they could go from two centers to zero.
Charlotte Hornets: Dwight Howard vs. Cody Zeller at Center
The Hornets' big acquisition this offseason was Dwight Howard. His best years in the NBA were with Steve Clifford in Orlando, and reuniting with his former assistant coach in Charlotte might be his last chance to be a featured player. Howard has played for four teams in the last six seasons, burning bridges on his way out of town each time. While he is only 31, there are a lot of miles on his body and the league has moved away from the style he's most comfortable playing. The best centers no longer post up and wall off the paint on defense. They have to play on the perimeter on both sides of the ball.
Cody Zeller was the Hornets' starting center when they made the playoffs two years ago, and they were 3-17 in games he missed last season. Zeller had the best on-court net rating of any rotation player (plus-5.4) and the second worst off-court rating on the roster (minus-3.6). No one else could fill his shoes as a small-ball 5. He sets good screens, rolls hard, and makes plays in four-on-three situations when the defense doubles Kemba Walker. On defense, he's quick enough to guard the pick-and-roll and he knows how to position himself.
There may not be enough minutes to go around up front in Charlotte. Since neither Zeller nor Howard has 3-point shooting range, Clifford would have to install some high-low sets and go away from the spread pick-and-roll to use them together. Zeller's biggest strength is his speed, which would be less of an advantage at the 4. If Howard gets benched, he may check out entirely. Both big men will have to sacrifice, and that's even if the Hornets don't play Frank Kaminsky at the 5.
Utah Jazz: Derrick Favors vs. Small Ball at Power Forward
The Jazz have tried to play Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert together the last few seasons. They are two of the best defensive centers in the NBA, but finding a way to make it work on offense with both has been tricky, since neither is a 3-point shooter. Spacing the floor will be even harder with Ricky Rubio at point. Opposing defenses are going to pack the paint against Utah and dare it to beat them from the perimeter. Rodney Hood and Joe Ingles are good shooters, but neither will get many open looks given who they are playing with.
In last season's playoffs, Utah went with a rotation of Boris Diaw and Joe Johnson at the 4. Diaw was big enough to play defense in the paint and skilled enough to play offense on the perimeter. However, he was also aging and out of shape, so they let him walk in the offseason. Johnson was a matchup nightmare for the Clippers, especially once Blake Griffin went down, but he's a 36-year-old who needs to save his body over the course of the season. If Favors, Gobert, and Rubio don't click, they need someone who can buy them minutes at 4.
The Jazz have several options. At 6-foot-10 and 230 pounds, Jonas Jerebko is mobile for his size, and he can knock down open 3s (career 35.2 percent shooter on 1.5 attempts per game). Ekpe Udoh was the Euroleague Final Four MVP. He's a skilled and athletic big man, but he's not a shooter. They could also go with a platoon of wings as small-ball 4s, giving Ingles, Johnson, and Thabo Sefolosha spot minutes at the position. Watch the battle for the final roster spot between Royce O'Neale, another European player, and Joel Bolomboy, a second-round pick in 2016. O'Neale is a wing, and Bolomboy is a big. Which one makes the team could indicate how Quin Snyder wants to play.
Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray vs. Emmanuel Mudiay at Point Guard
The Nuggets don't need much from their point guards. Nikola Jokic and Paul Millsap will handle most of the playmaking from the frontcourt. Wilson Chandler and Gary Harris will get the toughest defensive assignments on the perimeter. If Jamal Murray or Emmanuel Mudiay, both former no. 7 overall picks, can win control of the position, Denver could be a dark horse out West. Murray is 20 and Mudiay is 21, so a big step forward from either wouldn't be a huge surprise.
They each bring something different to the table on offense. Murray is the better scorer, with per-36-minute averages of 16.6 points per game as a rookie. Mudiay is the more natural playmaker, and he's better at making plays out of the pick-and-roll. Murray has the inside track on the job. His ability to come off screens and shoot 3s makes him a better fit with Jokic. Mudiay, on the other hand, is a career 36.7 percent shooter from the field and 31.7 percent from 3.
Defense may end up being the determining factor. Improving on that side of the ball will be huge for the Nuggets, who had the no. 29 defensive rating in the league last season. Jokic isn't particularly quick, so they need their 1s to fight over screens and allow him to drop back in the paint. If Mike Malone can't trust Mudiay and Murray with that responsibility, he could go with veteran Jameer Nelson or second-round pick Monte Morris. If he wants to get creative, he could use Jokic as a point center and play a three-wing backcourt with Harris at the 1.
New Orleans Pelicans: Everyone Capable of Spending Time at Small Forward
The only sure things in New Orleans are Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, and Jrue Holiday. Outside the big three though, the Pelicans rotation is as unsettled as any team's in the league. It wasn't particularly deep even before its annual rash of injuries. Now, with Rajon Rondo out four to six weeks with a sports hernia injury, and Solomon Hill out at least four months with a torn hamstring, Alvin Gentry doesn't have a lot of options on the perimeter. The biggest hole is at small forward, where he is choosing between converted big men and smaller guards.
Dante Cunningham, their current starter, is more of a small-ball 4 than a 3. He's a nine-year veteran who is coming off career highs in 3-point makes (1.2 per game) and percentage (39.2). Any regression would make him unplayable with Cousins and Davis. Cunningham is also better defensively at his natural position. According to the tracking numbers at Synergy Sports, he was in the 55th percentile among NBA defenders when guarding the roll man in the pick-and-roll last season and in the fourth percentile when guarding the ball handler.
Gentry's other option is to go small with some combination of Holiday, E'Twaun Moore, and Tony Allen at the 3, but all those guys are needed in the backcourt until Rondo returns. The Pelicans are counting on Darius Miller, a second-round pick in 2012 who spent three unremarkable seasons in New Orleans before heading overseas, to eat minutes at the position for the time being. Don't be surprised if they bring in another wing cut by another team in the next few weeks.


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GIG REVIEW – Dreadfest 2019 @ Temple Of Boom, Leeds
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What is there to Dread? Last year I combined a day in Hammerfest in North Wales with a trip up to a couple of days of this festival of chronic sonic abuse, this year I dived in soft-shoe first for the full weekend in Leeds. Leaving Hammerfest behind in some Brexit fashion (as now it in turn seems to be leaving North Wales behind next year too), not an isolationist stay at home but embracing connections to elsewhere. While I have had some classic messy times and been grateful for great bands on our doorstep my refined/corrupted tastes are much more rewarded by all that is to offer over the Pennines.More


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Last Thursday, the head of the West African country's health service said it had launched the probe after a spike in cases of acute kidney injury among children under the age of five was detected in late July.
The medicines regulator, known as the Medicines Control Agency (MCA), said there was insufficient data to warrant a general ban on paracetamol syrups, a painkiller often used to treat fevers in children.
The children suffered symptoms including an inability to pass urine, fever and vomiting that quickly led to kidney failure.
It did not name any specific brands, but said some samples had been sent abroad for quality control testing.
Last week, World Health Organisation officials said the evidence pointed not to paracetamol but to an infectious origin such as polluted water, but emphasised there were many unanswered questions.
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Dunn Finishes Among Scoring Leaders
April 24, 2017
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Blake Dunn is one of the finest all-around athletes in Michigan, a four-sport star for Saugatuck who will go on to play baseball at Western Michigan University this fall.
But his most notable accomplishments may have come on the football field, and his name appears 19 times in the MHSAA record book for that sport.
Dunn, as quarterback this past fall, scored 323 points – third most in MHSAA history – to graduate with a four-season total of 827 points, which ranks second all-time for a career. He scored 42 total touchdowns as a senior to finish with 113, fourth on that career list, and his 101 career rushing touchdowns also rank fourth in that category. His 6,954 career rushing yards rank eighth all-time, and his streak of 26 straight 100-yard rushing games ranks third.
Dunn also made lists for kicking extra points, passing touchdowns, kickoff return touchdowns (four this past season tied for second-most) and for a 100-yard interception return.
As might be expected, Saugatuck as a team scored more than 500 points each of the last two seasons, finishing both 10-1. Its 53.5 ppg average this past fall ranks eighth all-time.
Click to see the football record book in full and read on for more of the latest additions for girls and boys basketball, hockey, softball, volleyball and wrestling.
Girls Basketball
Alma's Maddy Seeley capped her high school career in 2014 with a record-setting performance in a 68-62 Regional loss to Freeland. Seeley made all 21 free throws she attempted, breaking the previous girls basketball record by one for consecutive free throws in one game. Those 21 free throws also are tied for third most in a game, as she scored 39 points total. Seeley currently plays at Northwood University.
New Lothrop teammates Monica Confer and Amber Sammons graduated in 2010 among the winningest players in MHSAA girls hoops history. The two four-season standouts finished with a career record of 97-11 and Class D titles in 2008 and 2009. Confer went on to play at Davenport and then Northwood University, while Sammons played at Schoolcraft and then Rochester College.
Boys Basketball
Trenton needed a big fourth quarter to come back against Wyandotte Roosevelt on Jan. 17 – and got one of the biggest in Michigan high school history. Trenton scored 42 points – tied for fifth most in a quarter – to edge Roosevelt 73-72 after trailing 50-31 heading into the final period. Joel Childers scored 13 points with four 3-pointers to lead the barrage.
New Baltimore Anchor Bay senior Joey DeMarte played himself into the MHSAA records for scoring prowess twice within four days this winter. On Jan. 21, DeMarte score three goals within 37 seconds – at 8:06, 7:54 and 7:21 of the second period – in an 8-0 win over Utica to move into second place for fastest three goals by one player in one game. On Jan. 24, he had five goals during the second period of a 14-0 win over Port Huron to also rank second for most goals in a period.
Girls Soccer
Middleville Thornapple Kellogg keeper Aly Miller capped her career last spring on the MHSAA career shutouts list despite missing all of the 2014 season with an injury. She graduated with 39 shutouts over 60 games in 2013, 2015 and 2016, and was added for single-season shutouts for a second time with 13 a year ago. Middleville Thornapple Kellogg as a team made the list for fewest goals given up with seven in going 16-2-2 in 2016. Miller plays now at Webster University in Missouri.
Manistee then-junior Sydney Arendt joined the single-season doubles list last spring, knocking 18 in 36 games. She batted .537 overall last season.
Rockford setter Hailey Delacher upped her number of entries in the MHSAA record book to 12 in leading her team to a Class A runner-up finish in the fall. Delacher, who already had the record for most assists in one match (67 in 2015), added four more entries to the category as a junior while coming on especially strong during the playoffs – her season-high 54 came in the Semifinal, with 49 in a Quarterfinal, 46 in a Regional Final and 53 during the regular season. Her 1,635 assists this past season rank fourth since the start of rally scoring in 2004-05, and she moved into 10th on the career list with 3,802 assists and a season still to play.
Wyoming Godwin Heights enjoyed a strong senior season to end a record-book career for senior middle Mya Jordan in the fall. Jordan made the single-season kills list with a career-high 622, and with those also made the career kills list with 1,569 over four seasons. Senior teammate Tony Henry also made the record book with 128 aces for the season, including 11 in a three-set match against Wyoming Lee. Godwin Heights won its first league title in the fall in 17 years.
Grand Rapids Christian junior Desean Bryant became the first in MHSAA history to achieve a pin in six or fewer seconds at 112 pounds when he did so in a match during the Traverse City West Invitational on Dec. 28. That win was Bryant's ninth straight to start the season.
PHOTO: Saugatuck's Blake Dunn rushes toward an opening upfield during a game his junior season. (Photo courtesy of the Saugatuck athletic department.)


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