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Chara Square 12 Outdoor Wall Sconce
Chara Square 12 Outdoor Wall Sconce
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- From the brand formerly known as Tech Lighting
- Powerful, long lasting (L70, 60,000 hours) dimmable LED tested against the highest quality standards to ensure it delivers consistent LED performance and color over time
- Die-cast aluminum structure, powder coat finish, and stainless steel hardware for robust durability in harsh elements. appropriate for commercial use.
- Wet listed, IP65 (International Protection rating indicating resistance to dust and water. suitable and safe for commercial use).
- Universal 120-277 volt driver with integral transient surge protection at 2.5KV per American National Standard (ANSI) and IEEE standards
- The LED Driver is housed within the junction box for this product
Product Overview
- Finish: Black
- Material: Aluminum
- Style: Contemporary, Modern
- Rating: Wet - IP65
- Weight: 3 lb
- Dimensions: 4.5"L x 2.6"W x 12.3"H
- Wire Length: 8"
- Backplate: 4.5"L x 0.6"W x 7.5"H
- Hardware Material: Steel
- Extension From Wall: 2.6"
- From Center Jbox Height: 3.75"
- Shade Material: Aluminum
Lighting Details
- Lamp: 3000K - 90 CRI
- Bulb Included: Yes
- Light Output: 1286 lm
- Input Voltage: Universal 120V-277V
- Bulb Type: LED
- Integrated LED: Yes
- Bulb Base: Integrated LED
- Efficacy: 109
- Start Temperature: -30°C
- Dimmable: Yes
- Dimmer Type: 0-10, ELV, TRIAC
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- Safety Rating: ETL Listed
- ADA: Yes
- Title 24: Yes
- Reversable: Yes
- Warranty: 5 Years (Manufacturer)
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On Me
I was born in Fiji and raised in New Zealand. I spent three years living and working in Japan, where I took the chance to travel around Asia. I'm back in New Zealand now, but I'm always plotting new trips. If you'd like to see some of my travel snapshots, have a look at the Travel Diary page.
I've worked as a lawyer, a librarian, a candy factory general hand, a bank temp and an English teacher, but not necessarily in that order. Some might call that inconsistency, but I call it grist for the writer's mill.
On writing
I've been writing for as long as I can remember. All of my stories held a thread of romance, even when I was writing about a prince who could shoot lasers out of his eyes. Creating unique characters and giving them happy endings is my favorite thing. I even love the voices in my head, so there's no other job I'd rather be doing. When I got the call in September 2002 that Silhouette Desire wanted to buy my first book, Desert Warrior, it was a dream come true. I hope to continue living the dream until I keel over of old age on my keyboard.
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Lying by the Taihu Lake and adjacent to the Taihu New Town CBD, Suzhou Bay Cultural Centre is the city's latest cultural, exhibition and convention destination. The mega development houses two iconic buildings – Suzhou Opera House and Wujiang Exhibition Centre – linked by the stunning double ribbons.
Arup supported the architects, Christian de Portzamparc / 2Portzamparc, during the design competition, and provided combined structural and façade engineering services to realise this unusual design.
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An all-in-one cultural landmark
As one of a series of prestigious projects commissioned by the city as part of the Wujiang Lakefront Masterplan, this remarkable development occupies a site of over 100,000m².
Each of the two buildings houses approximately 40,000m² superstructure, and is further divided into sub-buildings of different functions. The 1,600-seat Suzhou Opera House features an international standard opera theatre, a multifunctional stage, a modular 600-seat hall, and an IMAX theatre, whilst the Wujiang Exhibition Centre comprises a 24,000m² museum, an 18,000m² exhibition centre and a 14,000m² conference centre.
Realising the flying double ribbons
The two buildings are connected by the double ribbons – a focal feature which uses space truss structures with rotating geometry to create a single continuous façade scheme over the complex. They continue to the edges of the buildings and cantilever 50m outwards as the façade wings.
The unique double ribbon structure consists of a top ribbon with a span of 100m – the largest in China – and a bottom ribbon stretching over 370m – also the longest in the country. We conducted rigorous computational analyses and used advanced digital tools to realise this complicated structure.
The ribbons, which symbolise silk water sleeves of the Kunqu Opera, are intended to reflect the cultural richness of Suzhou. The top ribbon also serves as a bridge allowing pedestrian access to the fantastic views of the lake and the city.
Ensuring structural resilience
Long-span structures are not ideal in a seismic zone, such as where this project is located. To meet safety requirements, we carried out detailed numerical analyses to identify alternative load paths and provided numerous novel solutions for the museum, IMAX and opera house buildings to ensure structural resilience.
Spaced V-columns are used to support the ribbons – with each of them inserted into a 4.1m-diameter circular concrete column to enhance structural resilience and facilitate construction. This was the first time for this innovative approach to be used in China.
Creating unique interior experience
The museum comprises three display areas connected by bridges with a 6-storey shared hall running through the entire building, creating a continuous, spectacular exhibition area with daylight beaming down from the skylights. Leveraging the shared hall, our engineers extensively used inclined reinforced concrete columns and beams to set up a hidden structure that supports the museum, skylights and connection bridges, providing an inspiring environment that invites visitors to embark on a journey of discovery.
In the opera theatre, we also provided innovative solutions to suit the artistic, technical and operational needs of this world-class performance facility. To meet the seating, headroom and comfort requirements, the 1,600 seats were arranged at three levels with two of them cantilevering out. Within limited space, our engineers ingeniously used the features of the audience stands to hide the cantilever structure and building services.
Seamless integration
The complexity of the project required our structural and façade engineers to closely collaborate for the best outcomes.
The façade of the opera house features hanging bamboo columns of 300mm in diameter to create a dynamic visual effect. We divided the bamboo columns into various areas according to their loadings and used different methods to fix the them for a unified column section. A large number of 'sleeved column connections', were used at the bottom of the curtain wall keel for both decoration and support. This award-winning design not only realises the architect's design intent but also reduces wind-induced deformation of the curtain wall system.
The demanding combination of shape and surface of the twisted ribbons called on our expertise in parametric design. We employed Rhino and Grasshopper to find the most efficient division and formation of the curtain wall panels that retain the beauty of the original design while easing the construction and thus reducing cost.
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I usually write about craft beers from local brewers, but Freedom Reserve, the new Red Lager from Anheuser-Busch caught my eye as a beer to try this Memorial Day weekend for two reasons. First, it benefits a tremendous organization providing assistance to military families who've lost loved ones in the line of duty. And second, the beer is derived from a recipe from one of our most famous founding fathers.
Every single Freedom Reserve sold goes to support Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to families who have had a member killed or disabled in combat. As of this year, Budweiser has raised $14 Million in support of Folds of Honor. In fact, some of that money stayed in San Antonio and was given as a scholarship to Avery and Rachel Schafer, two sisters who lost their father, USAF Major Rick "Tracer" Schafer, on August 31st, 2014 in the Line of Duty.
Additional, this beer is loosely based on a recipe from George Washington's own military journal. A-B's modern equipment and massive scale, coupled with the recipe's lack of specifics, gives us a beer that's based on inspiration, not strict adherence to the original. These facts made for a compelling story, so after a long search and some help from a few friends, I found myself in possession of a six pack of vintage stubby bottles of Freedom Reserve.
As soon as I pour the beer, I noticed that this isn't your average Budweiser. Freedom Reserve has a deep copper, almost orange color, yet the beer is extremely clear. A thick and foamy beige head dissipates and leaves a lightly carbonated beer.
I smelled roasted malt flavors—cereals and breads—along with a bit of a sweet sugar aroma from the molasses, one of the main ingredients in Washington's original recipe. As a lager, most of the ingredients are similar to those featured in Oktoberfest beers, however, I didn't get quite as much spice as I would expect from one of the Munich lagers.
The caramel sweetness from the malt and molasses are right up front and the roasted barley flavor is present throughout. A tiny hint of hops in the finish is the final nod to the other explicitly named ingredients from Washington's recipe. It turns out that at least this particular founding father wasn't into hop bombs. (Quick side note: Benjamin "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" Franklin brewed a beer with spruce extract, so he'd probably appreciate a dank, piney beer like Soul Doubt from San Antonio's own Freetail Brewing.)
This is an easy beer to drink. Existing Budweiser drinkers will appreciate the familiar maltiness. The hops in the recipe don't overwhelm as many contemporary microbrews do, and the sweetness is an added flavor element that some might enjoy. It also has a similar body to Budweiser, and is very drinkable, especially in the hot summer months.
If you drink Freedom Reserve this summer, especially over Memorial Day, I hope you take a minute to observe the bottle. Along the bottom are the signatures of some of the brewers – all veterans themselves – who worked on this project. The folded flag, and the name of the Folds of Honor charity remind us that the freedom we're celebrating was bought with a price.
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I always overhear people complaining about dating:
- "Dating is so hard, guys just want to get in my pants."
- "He's always playing games with me."
- "I don't know the rules of dating." And on and on and on.
Dating isn't as complicated as everyone makes it seem. Own the dating scene like a boss.
The Pre-Date
He swiped left and you swiped left and magically he's messaging you. Don't. freak. out. It's a little like an interview where you want to know if this person's looking for a relationship or dtf. Dtf- no thank you, goodbye. For something longer term – winning!
- Make It Yours – be yourself in conversation, don't make up crazy lies about that volcano rock climbing trip you did last year. Think long and hard about some interesting fact about yourself or something you're into – talk about it.
- Set a Date – If you like them and you've been messaging back and forth for days with no f2f in site, initiate. Beware of someone who constantly blows you off – that's called Catfishing and it's on MTV.
- An Eye for an Eye:�You know that saying? It applies to messaging, when there's even back and forth it's great, when you've sent ten messages and they've mic dropped, that's when you know it's time to walk away – on to the next swipe.
The Date
The big date day is here. You're ready! (It's date no. 324, but it could be a winner). Sifting through the dating world can be time consuming, but once you find that person you'll be so happy you were looking.
- Keep it simple (stupid) – Don't stress over what to say, how to act or if he's into you. Pick a location that's not time intensive (coffee, drinks, book store, ice cream, etc).
- Leave Your "Perfect Man" List at Home – Go in with only an expectation of having fun, even if the date(s) are horrible it's still a funny story later.
- Be Honest – When the other person says they're looking for something casual and you're not, it's ok. At least their honest, and you should be the same. When they say they love spicy food and you hate it, it's ok.�It doesn't mean you can't date.
- Remember How You Feel – Did you feel chemistry? Did you have feelings of comfort and ease? If the whole interaction felt like a warped version of a Miss America interview it's a hard pass. Hard pass.
The After Date
It's a waiting game, you're wondering if he liked you and when he's going to call/text/facebook message you.
Think about how the date went. Do you really want to see this person again, it's not all about self validation and every man has to come running down the street after you have left the restaurant. Sometimes you are not interested, in which case it doesn't matter what your text responses are.
- Don't Waste Time: people don't go on dates to make friends so don't worry about "letting them down easy". And don't take it personally if the other person wasn't interested in you. Knowing that the person isn't into you after the first date is much better than learning they aren't into you on date 12.
- Timing Isn't Everything: there are no unspoken rules about how long (or short) you should wait before texting, calling or messaging someone after a date. If it feels right, contact them. If they've left your seven texts unanswered that's a sign they aren't into you.
- Don't Be Afraid to Initiate: If you're interested in Date no. 2, say so, "I had a great time at x, interested in hitting up Bar Y on Friday?" Guys are also trying to feel out your interest and the best way is to be a little blunt about it. There's no shame in saying what you want.
Dating is fun, you can make it so. I know it seems arduous and sometimes you have a string of terrible dates, but its worth it when you finally find your partner in crime.


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66% use internet searchesPosted by admin on Mar 14, 2012 in Insights/Blog | 0 comments
More than half of adult internet search engine users turn to internet search to find information at least once a day, representing a 54% increase from 35% in 2004, according to survey results released in March 2012 by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Daily internet search use is highest among the 18-29 and 30-49 age groups (60%), college graduates (70%), and those with annual household income of more than $75k (68%). Overall, the proportion of online adults who use an internet search engine has risen to 91%, putting internet search on par with email use (92%) as the most popular online activities. Internet Search popularity mirrors its frequency of use: it is most used by 18-29-year-olds (96%) and college graduates (95%), with those groups also the most likely to say they used an internet search engine yesterday (66% and 74%, respectively). Marketing Charts


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News | BRG press release
BRG's Philip Rowley Named to Consulting Magazine's "Global Leaders in Consulting" List
Philip Y. Rowley, BRG's executive director and chief revenue officer, has been named to Consulting magazine's "The Global Leaders in Consulting" list in the category of "Excellence in Execution."
The list recognizes those individuals making an impact in the profession that can be felt worldwide. Recipients of this international award display outstanding leadership qualities and capabilities and exert influence in their firms, for their clients and the overall consulting profession.
Rowley is a client-centric senior executive who has built successful teams across a variety of enterprises and disciplines over several decades. He is passionate about the convergence of sales, marketing and business development. He focuses on enhancing and empowering client success and sales enablement teams and their respective skills.
"It is exciting to see Phil's contributions recognized by his industry peers," said BRG Chairman and Principal Executive Officer David J. Teece. "Phil is a trusted advisor to our experts across the globe and has been integral in bringing BRG's vision to fruition."
Rowley has held leadership roles with both private and public companies. He has led capital raise, mergers and acquisitions and financing efforts that have ranged from venture funding to private equity to IPO and public company management.
"Being recognized as a Global Leader is meaningful to me because it reflects my personal generational leadership experience," said Rowley. "During my career, I have benefited from great leadership, and today I am both using and trying to impart those learnings."
Rowley has professional experience across industries including strategy, financial and economic analysis, licensing, intellectual property valuation and business valuation. He earned a BA from Stanford University.
Rowley and his fellow honorees will be recognized at a dinner on December 6 in London.
Coverage of the honorees and the event appears in Consulting magazine's January 2019 issue (www.consultingmag.com). Consulting is published by ALM, a global leader in specialized industry news and information.


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4 Keys to Boost Your Metabolism
Weight Train At Least Twice A Week
Lean body mass will increase your metabolism. Muscle volume is a determinant of metabolism that will burn fat and calories. Muscle burns more energy than body fat at rest, so if you develop more muscle and have a higher muscle to fat ratio, you burn extra energy and more stored fat as a result. The benefits of strength training even continue when you're at rest. Your metabolism stays elevated for some time after you work out, even if you are inactive.
Get An Adequate Amount Of Sleep
If you are sleep-deprived, meaning that you are not getting enough sleep or Good quality sleep, your metabolism will not function properly. Lack of sleep affects our ability to lose weight due to our nightly hormones. The two hormones that are key in this process are ghrelin and leptin. Ghrelin is the ' Go' hormone that tells you when to eat, and when you are sleep-deprived, you have more ghrelin. Leptin is the hormone that tells you to stop eating, and when you are sleep deprived, you have less leptin. More ghrelin plus less leptin equals weight gain. Not to mention, as we sleep our muscle fibers are recovering and rebuilding from muscle breakdown that took place during your workout.
Stay Hydrated and Drink More Water
The brain confuses a lack of liquid with not enough food, triggering hunger pains. Drinking enough water can suppress appetite naturally and increases the body's ability to metabolize stored fat. Water is needed to transport nutrients to your cells and transport waste out of the body. Water helps form the structures of protein and glycogen. A decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits. This is thought to occur because a reduction in water decreases the efficiency of the kidneys, which results in some kidney functions being shunted to the liver. Because one of the liver's primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body, it metabolizes less fat while performing functions normally performed by the kidneys. This results in less stored fat burned, and a reduction in weight loss.
Follow A Meal Plan that Incorporates Several Small Meals A Day
Eating every 3 to 4 hours, keeps your metabolism working, staves off hunger, and controls blood sugar. After about 3 hours without food, blood sugar begins to drop. After 4 hours, your body has already digested whatever nutrients you consumed from your previous meal. After 5 hours, your blood sugar begins to plummet, and you end up grabbing whatever you can to refuel.


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Harper + Ari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes are sized perfectly for individual use. One cube will exfoliate and nourish the entire body. Our favorite dreamy and light scent is made up of mango, honey & oats. (The most popular scent for men!) Bottles include 18 exfoliating sugar cubes.
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R. H. 'Banjo' Patterson Perpetual Trophy.
Established in 1928. Winner presented with a replica of the 'Banjo' Patterson trophy.
From the founding year of the club 1919 to 1927 there was no 'Best & Fairest' award. There was only the 'Best Player' award which was not awarded every year.
Commencing in 1980, each year the winner is presented with the Roy Cazaly Medal, in lieu of club management not providing a replica of the "Banjo' Patterson trophy since the late 1960's.
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In the midst of a rise in hate crimes and domestic extremism, such as the recent white supremacist attack in Portland, the Trump administration is cutting down on programs aimed at combating domestic extremism.
As Reuters reported last month, the president's proposed budget seeks to "cut all funding to a Department of Homeland Security program known as 'countering violent extremism,' which provides grants to communities to counter radicalism through outreach."
According to Reuters, the administration previously considered changing the program's focus to solely provide "grants that dealt with the Islamic community, not other communities that may have extremist views like white supremacists."
Yesterday, Voice of America found that despite the "rising tide of violent activity attributed to white supremacists," the White House has halted funding directed towards groups that work to counteract domestic extremism:
Helping people fill personal needs doesn't always sound like a viable way to fight extremism. But last year, the Obama administration took a chance on it, allotting $10 million in grants to groups that aim to stop extremists through prevention and personal intervention, a process dubbed Countering Violent Extremism.
Picciolini's group found out in January, just a few days before the new president was inaugurated, that Life After Hate had been given a $400,000 grant to develop an online way to reach out to teens at risk of joining extremist groups. The idea was to hook those teens up with former members of violent extremist groups who grew disillusioned, dropped out and now are ideal counselors for at-risk youth who are reaching the same crossroads.
Although the grants were supposed to be disbursed within 30 days of the announcement of the winners, there has been no official word from the Trump administration on when or whether those funds will appear in mailboxes. Several groups, Life After Hate among them, have said publicly that they have heard nothing more about whether to expect the money.
The Reuters news agency published a story in February quoting sources in the Trump administration as saying the Countering Violent Extremism funding might be rerouted to programs focused solely on overseas groups such as Islamic State. (The program falls under the Department of Homeland Security, which has not answered repeated VOA requests for comment.)
But a study by the George Washington University's program on extremism says the number of white nationalists and self-identified Nazi sympathizers on Twitter has multiplied more than 600 percent since 2012.
While this year's money is in limbo, the Trump budget for fiscal 2018 has wiped out the entire $50 million CVE program at a time when, its supporters argue, the need for preventive and rehabilitative measures is higher than ever.
"Before the election in November, we were getting maybe one to three requests [for help] per week," Picciolini said. "Now, we get one to four requests per day."


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The ingredients in your favorite fall drink aren't too healthy for your teeth
We're only a few weeks away from fall, but many restaurants are already selling pumpkin spice– and apple-flavored drinks and foods. Pumpkin spice is a popular fall flavor used in lattes, pies, cookies and more. This sweet and savory flavor may be a good treat in the colder months, but consuming it might affect your teeth.
Here's how the beloved pumpkin spice flavor may be harming your teeth.
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What is pumpkin spice?
Despite its name, pumpkin spice doesn't actually contain pumpkin. In fact, pumpkin spice is a mixture of spices that typically go into a pumpkin pie to make it sweeter. The fall flavor is a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and allspice in some instances.
However, it's important to note that some companies, such as Starbucks, add real pumpkin to their pumpkin spice latte, so it ultimately depends on where you get it. With this in mind, there's a debate each year about whether or not the name "pumpkin spice" is appropriate, given that the flavor doesn't often contain pumpkin.
Over the past decade, pumpkin spice has developed a cult following, garnering millions of dollars in revenue each year as consumers visit retailers to fulfill their sweet tooth.
How does pumpkin spice damage your teeth?
As tasty as pumpkin spice is, it contains unhealthy ingredients that can damage your teeth — especially lattes. Aside from a pumpkin spice latte being calorie-dense and fairly unhealthy, this fall drink can harm your teeth.
Here's how pumpkin spice lattes can impact your smile:
Excess sugar
A 16-ounce pumpkin spice latte can contain about 50 grams of sugar. According to the World Health Organization, consuming a lot of sugar can lead to dental caries. They occur when bacteria in your mouth metabolize sugars to create acid that removes minerals in the hard tissues in the teeth, such as the enamel and dentine.
If the acid remains on your teeth, it may lead to cavities, leaving holes in your teeth and causing pain or tooth loss.
As you already know, coffee can stain your teeth, making them appear yellow. In addition, coffee is acidic, which may increase the risk of cavities and erode your teeth's enamel. Brushing your teeth right after drinking your pumpkin spice latte reduces staining and prevents tooth damage.
Coffee can also stick to your tongue, causing bad breath or halitosis. When coffee beans are roasted, it creates sulfuric compounds that cause unpleasant breath.
How to protect your teeth when consuming pumpkin spice
You don't have to stop consuming your beloved fall drink just yet. As long as you're drinking the pumpkin spice latte in moderation, your oral health should be fine. Still, you can take extra measures to ensure your teeth stay healthy.
Below are some tips for protecting your teeth from the unhealthy ingredients in pumpkin spice, according to MedlinePlus:
- Brush your teeth twice a day: Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush your teeth right before bed and any other time during the day. Brush your teeth for at least two minutes each time.
- Floss: Floss your teeth daily right after brushing your teeth to remove any plaque your toothbrush didn't get.
- Limit or avoid sweets and sweetened drinks: If you consume sweet treats or drinks, brush your teeth immediately.
- Replace your toothbrush often: Every three or four months, replace your toothbrush, as the bristles weaken over time.
- Visit your dentist regularly: Get your teeth regularly cleaned and checked at least every six months for your oral health.
- Adopt a healthy diet: Incorporate healthy foods into your diet and limit unhealthy foods and drinks.
Best ways to keep your teeth healthy
Hello Activated Charcoal Toothpaste
This fluoride-free toothpaste contains activated charcoal, which can naturally whiten teeth, remove surface stains and is safe for your teeth enamel. It is vegan and gluten-, dye-, sodium lauryl sulfate-, paraben- and artificial sweetener-free.
With more than 20,000 soft, micro-fine bristles, this six-pack of toothbrushes gives you a deep tooth cleaning that won't cause bleeding gums. They are bisphenol A-free and have an ergonomic design that gives you a comfortable, firm grip when brushing your teeth.
Plackers Micro Mint Dental Flossers
Get rid of any leftover plaque from brushing your teeth with these flossers. They easily slide between your teeth and have a protected tartar pick in the handle. They are made of materials that won't shred, break or stretch. They also have a minty flavor that'll give you fresh breath.
Cafhelp Two-Pack Tongue Scraper
These scrapers keep your tongue clean to prevent bad breath. They are made of surgical-grade stainless steel and have a double-sided, curved shape. They can fit both adults and kids.
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text: Award-winning director of photography Chris Ekstein graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and received his MFA from the American Film Institute, where his 35mm thesis received the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Grant. He is also the recipient of the Panavision New Film Maker Award. Chris has been a cinematographer on award-winning projects; including features Mexican Sunrise (Gold Award-WorldFest) and Callous (Best Picture-IndieFest). He shot theatrically released basketball documentary Gunnin For That #1 Spot with director Adam Yauch (MCA) of the Beastie Boys (Tribeca Film Festival). In 2010, Chris won "Best Cinematography" at the American International Film Festival. He also shot and directed the musical web series Dating in the Middle Ages with John Schneider, voted Clicker's Best of 2010. Chris has photographed campaigns for Fox Studios, American Airlines, Platinum Studios, Robert Cort Productions, Edelman PR. His documentary, Artists & Alchemists follows fine-art-photographers including Chuck Close and Sally Mann. Chris is a founding partner of Market Street Productions and a member of International Cinematography Guild Local 600 and the Society of Camera Operators.


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MX-25D Targeting Pod
Mace Aviation recently completed the design, fabrication and assembly of a long-range targeting pod for the L3 Communications Wescam MX-25D. Mace Aviation was responsible for all design and analysis for the MX-25D Targeting Pod. A complete analysis report was generated to support the issuance of a US Army Airworthiness Release (AWR) for the AH-64 Apache as well as the UH-60 Blackhawk. The pod has completed an initial flight test program on-board an instrumented US Army AH-64E Apache Helicopter. All objectives of the flight test program were achieved and highlighted the exceptional performance of the MX-25D. The primary structural elements of the targeting pod are composed of machined 7050 aluminum. The pods exterior is composed from a mixture of stiffened and un-stiffened carbon fiber and epoxy fairings. Contact Mace Aviation for more information.


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David Farber
- Overcoming ICANN (PFIR statement)
A. Michael Froomkin
- When We Say US™, We Mean It!
- ICANN 2.0: Meet The New Boss
- Habermas@ discourse.net: Toward a Critical Theory of Cyberspace
- ICANN and Anti-Trust (with Mark Lemley)
- Wrong Turn in Cyberspace: Using ICANN to Route Around the APA & the Constitution (html)
- Form and Substance in Cyberspace
- ICANN's "Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy"-- Causes and (Partial) Cures
Milton Mueller
- Ruling the Root
- Success by Default: A New Profile of Domain Name Trademark Disputes under ICANN's UDRP
- Dancing the Quango: ICANN as International Regulatory Regime
- Goverments and Country Names: ICANN's Transformation into an Intergovernmental Regime
- Competing DNS Roots: Creative Destruction or Just Plain Destruction?
- Rough Justice: A Statistical Assessment of the UDRP
- ICANN and Internet Governance
David Post
- Governing Cyberspace, or Where is James Madison When We Need Him?
- The 'Unsettled Paradox': The Internet, the State, and the Consent of the Governed
Jonathan Weinberg
- Sitefinder and Internet Governance
- ICANN, Internet Stability, and New Top Level Domains
- Geeks and Greeks
- ICANN and the Problem of Legitimacy
Highlights of the ICANNWatch Archive(June 1999 - March 2001)
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All of us share the road with millions of trucks, from normal passenger trucks to giant semis. Although most drivers are well-trained and responsible, accidents with these trucks are unfortunately common. Because trucks are larger than other vehicles, this kind of accident can cause a great deal of damage both to vehicles and the people they carry.
When you have been in a truck accident, your next steps are crucial. Following the right directions will ensure that you can get compensation for the injuries and damage caused by an accident.
1. Do not leave the scene of the accident
Staying at the scene of an accident is important to begin the process of attaining justice for an accident. People who have been in a collision should only leave if the area is not safe. Doing otherwise is against the law and constitutes a hit and run. If you can, remain in your vehicle.
If possible, leave the vehicles exactly where they are. If this is not safe, move them as little as possible. This helps to preserve evidence and gives authorities visual proof of what happened.
It is important to remain at the scene, not just to preserve evidence for authorities, but to await medical help. Many people have injuries that are not immediately apparent. Too much movement may exacerbate these.
2. Call 911
Truck accidents can cause serious injuries and even kill. Calling 911 will ensure that police, medical personnel, and other first responders are on their way as soon as possible.
Calling 911 immediately also ensures that a crash report will be taken and that an investigation can begin. Reporting the incident is the first step toward being made legally whole.
3. Document what happened
Before vehicles are moved, you should take photos or even video of the accident scene. This should include damage to the vehicles involved, skidmarks on the road, and landmarks that are in sight which can establish the location. You can also record the behavior of other drivers, particularly if they seem agitated or intoxicated. You can also record what you recall happening in your own words.
If it is too dark to get good photos, consider using a video with audio recording. Having a record of what happened will be important because settlements for vehicular lawsuits can take months or even years to conclude. You and the other people involved will not remember what happened as well as you do immediately after the crash.
4. Exchange information with the other driver or drivers
There are a few pieces of information that you will need to follow up with the other driver. This includes their name, license plate number, and full insurance information. It is best to take a photo of their insurance card, although you only really need the policy number and insurance company. If possible, get their phone number and driver's license number.
If the driver will not give you this information, try to document their refusal on a video or audio recording. This will show that they were not cooperative or reasonable.
5. Say only what is needed
Many people make emotional statements assuming fault or apologizing after an accident, even one in which they bear no responsibility. These can be held against you by both insurance companies and courts. Try to say as little as possible in the emotional first minutes after an accident.
It is best to ask questions after a wreck and say as little as possible publicly. Ask witnesses what they saw and record their testimony. Think hard about what happened and make sure you have a firm timeline of events before giving any kind of statement to the police or other first responders.
6. Contact a Los Angeles attorney who specializes in truck accidents
Insurance companies have lawyers who specialize in truck accidents. If the truck driver was a professional, they too will have a truck accident attorney. You deserve legal counsel that is just as experienced as theirs.
An experienced Los Angeles attorney knows the common tricks that insurance companies use to get out of paying their fair share of expenses. They can help you to get the compensation that you need to move on with your life.
7. Follow up with medical care
Truck accidents can leave injuries that do not become apparent for days or even weeks. Getting good medical care is essential to making a complete recovery. You should attend all appointments and follow your doctor's orders exactly.
Following medical advice is important not just for your future well-being, but for getting compensation as well. If you do not follow your doctor's orders, insurance companies may argue that your lasting injuries are your own fault.
Document all doctor's visits as well as medications, therapies, and symptoms. Save receipts so you can ask for compensation as part of your settlement.
8. Report the accident to the appropriate authorities
Every state has different reporting requirements. Some require reporting accidents to the DMV, others to the state police, and some to both agencies. Other states require reporting when the damage exceeds a certain threshold or when people have been injured.
It is important to find out which laws apply to your jurisdiction and follow them exactly. This also will establish a paper trail regarding the accident.
9. File a lawsuit as quickly as possible
Once there is a vehicular accident, the clock starts ticking. There is a limited time to file a lawsuit or take other legal action before the statute of limitations runs out. Once the statute of limitations has passed, you cannot enforce compensation of any kind.
A truck accident can be devastating; your vehicle will likely sustain major damage. You may also have physical injuries. Many people must miss work due to these injuries or a lack of transportation. If your injuries are serious, pain and suffering payments also may apply.
Regardless of the severity of your accident, it is important to involve an attorney who specializes in truck accidents as soon as possible. Your attorney can ensure that you have a chance at fighting insurance companies for the compensation that you need and deserve. They can help to collect evidence, refer you to specialized care, and tell you how to handle the different tasks involved. A truck accident attorney will be the advocate that you need to get the fullest recovery possible, both physically and financially.


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I will miss his great smile and laugh! I think of him as my older brother, we had so much in common! He was a lover of space, anime, and was curious about so many topics. He didn't let age-group generalizations dictate what was considered "you are too old for that" interests, especially when it came to anime; he loved what he loved (Don't call them just "cartoons" hehe)
I love you uncle Paul!
Paul's obituary can be found here:
Also, I'll post a picture of it as a backup:
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Extensions Module Manager Wrapper
From Joomla! Documentation
How to access[edit]
To add the Wrapper module, go to your site back-end. Using the top menu, go to Extensions -> module manager and select "new". Then, select Wrapper.
The wrapper module allows you to display an external website in a module. The functionality is the same to that of the 'iFrame Wrapper' you can add as a menu item. If the page to which the wrapper is linked is too big, bars will be shown below and to the right of the wrapper, allowing you to "navigate" the page.
The module type is mod_wrapper
Below, you see an image of the Wrapper in action.
Basic Options[edit]
- URL. URL for the web site to be wrapped.
- Auto Add When enabled, 'http://' is added automatically to your URL,if needed. When disabled, 'http://' won't be added automatically.
- Scroll Bars. Whether or not to provide scroll bars for the IFrame. If the setting is "Auto", scroll bars will be provided automatically if needed. When set to "no" scroll bars will never be shown.
- Width. Width of the IFrame, in pixels. If you add a "%" to the end of the number, it is read as a percentage instead of pixels.
- Height. Height of the IFrame, in pixels.
- Auto Height. Whether or not to set the height automatically to the size of the external page.
- Target Name. Optional name of the IFrame when used as a target.
Advanced Options[edit]
- Alternative layout Apply an alternative layout or template override
- Module Class Suffix Apply a CSS suffix to the module
- Caching. Use Global/No Caching. Whether or not to cache the content of this Module. A setting of "Use Global" will use the Cache Settings from the Global Configuration screen.
- Cache Time. The length of time, in minutes, before the Module is re-cached.
Quick Tips[edit]
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Even though winter affects everyone, all heating bills are not created equally. Some types of heating systems are simply more costly than others.
In addition, some energy sources are pricier than others. And people's individual preferences can also drive how much heating a home or workplace costs each month.
But one fact offsets the many variables: here in Canada, you have lots of options for how to heat your home in the cold season. You can control a great deal of what you spend by doing a bit of research and learning some effective heating cost-cutting tips, which you can find below.
Heating a Space: What Costs the Most?
According to Natural Resources Canada (NRC), nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of the energy the average homeowner uses each year will be dedicated to heating their home.
Here is how your energy bill likely breaks down, if you are like most Canadian homeowners:
- Heating your home: 63 percent
- Heating your water: 17 percent
- Running your appliances: 14 percent
- Lighting your home: 4 percent
- Cooling your home: 2 percent
So let's say your annual spending on electricity aligns with the average Canadian household, making your bill around $1,147. In this scenario, approximately $722 of that bill will be generated by the need to heat your home.
Clearly, if you want to start trimming your energy costs, heating your home is the place to start.
Don't Let the "Second Price Tag" Trip You Up
If you have ever had to go through a sudden heater outage in the middle of winter, you already know you will likely pay top dollar to replace it at the last minute.
But having extra time to shop around doesn't always do you any favors if you are looking only at the sticker price on the heater itself.
There are two costs that go into heating your home: that of the heater and the cost to run and maintain it. If you do your research carefully, you can choose a heater that is low-cost both to buy and to run and maintain.
How to Ensure Your Second Price Tag is Also Affordable
These are some of our favorite tips for making sure you save the most money on a new heater and on running and maintaining it. These tips will work equally well for a home or commercial heating system.
Opt for an Energy Star-certified heater
Energy Star certification ensures that the heater you buy will meet certain national efficiency standards. Energy Star states that you could save as much as $115 annually just by choosing a heater with an Energy Star label.
Be sure it is properly installed
Just choosing an Energy Star-certified heater can't guarantee savings on your energy bill unless it is installed properly. Energy Star estimates that an improper installation can reduce your new unit's potential efficiency gains by up to 30 percent, with a similar effect on your energy bill.
Use the programmable thermostat
All Energy Star-certified heaters today come with the ability to use a programmable thermostat to control energy costs. Of course, the programmable thermostat only works if you use it. By turning the temperature down even a degree or two, you can potentially save $180 or more annually on your energy bill.
Insulate and seal your air ducts and pipes
No matter how well built your air duct system is, time has a way of introducing tiny cracks and leaks that make your heater work harder to keep your home space warm. By insulating and sealing up your air ducts and pipes, you prevent cold air from sneaking in and driving up your energy costs. This can impact your heating bill by as much as 20 percent.
Be sure to get your heater an annual inspection & maintenance checkup
A well-maintained heater is a more efficient and effective heater. It is also a less dangerous heater, since part of the inspection and checkup involves ensuring that all of the parts and connections are secure and working as they should. Failing to maintain your heater at least once annually could cost you up to 15 percent of the unit's peak efficiency.
Change your air filters every 30 days during peak use times
For applicable heating units, a clogged air filter will greatly reduce the unit's efficiency and also push more pollutants into your indoor air system. While you may be able to get away with changing your air filter less frequently in temperate months, when your heater is working hard, it needs the full support of a fresh, clean filter.
Would You Like to Save $2,600 On a New Heater?
Right now, you could save up to $2,600 on qualifying heating and cooling equipment. This is a great time to consider upgrading your heating system—you still have plenty of time to shop around and research your options before the cold season hits.
If your heating system is more than ten years old, it likely does not have a programmable thermostat option, which means you are automatically paying more than you should. Older units also tend to be less safe and less efficient overall, which can drive up energy costs.
Contact Shipton's for Help
Here at Shipton's, we get calls on our 24/7 emergency repair line all winter long from panicked, freezing customers with a broken heater. We don't want you to ever experience this! Contact us today to schedule your heater tune-up at 905-549-4616 or online.


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Remains of teenager found in lion enclosure at Pakistan safari park
LAHORE, Pakistan, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The remains of a teenager who had been missing for two days have found in the lions' enclosure at a safari park in Pakistan, officials said.
The skull and bones of 18-year-old Muhammad Bilal were discovered when staff went to feed the animals on Wednesday, Chaudhry Shafqat, deputy director general of Lahore Safari Park, said.
His family later ransacked parts of the attraction to protest at what they said was incompetence by park authorities, police said. Members of Bilal's family declined to comment to Reuters at the park, too upset to speak to reporters.
Shafqat told Reuters the park had "more than enough safety measures in place," and questioned whether Bilal had been killed before his body ended up in the enclosure.
"We are still wondering how he crossed the protective fence which is quite high and entered the lions' field," he said, adding the young man had been missing for the past two days.
"I think the police will also investigate whether the man himself climbed the fence and went inside or someone threw his dead body inside for the lions to eat."
He said Bilal's family told him and the police he had gone to the park to see one of his uncles who worked there.
Police official Najeeb Awan said they were investigating the incident. Awan said Bilal's family and neighbors attacked offices at the attraction, smashed windows and damaged vehicles.
They also blocked a main highway and demanded the government initiate criminal proceedings against the park's management, Awan said.
(Writing by Asif Shahzad; Editing by Alison Williams)


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Caraval, by Stephanie Garber
Scarlett Dragna and her sister Tella live on a tiny island that their cruel, unloving father rules with an iron fist. Their mother disappeared without a trace years ago but used to tell Scarlett and Tella about the enchanting traveling Caraval. For years, Scarlett has been writing to the Caraval Master Legend in hopes he will bring some magic to her island. Her letters go unanswered for seven years then miraculously she receives a response: Caraval won't be coming to her island but the Master Legend has sent tickets for Scarlett, Tella and a companion to attend elsewhere if they're able to leave the island.
Scarlett isn't sure – she's supposed to be married in a week's time but Tella insists they attend and enlists the help of a sailor named Julian to take them to the secret location. When they reach their destination, things begin going awry as Tella is kidnapped as part of the game Master Legend is playing at this year's Caraval.
Everything that happens within the game is just a part of the performance but as Scarlett desperately tries to find her sister before anyone else, the magic starts to seem very real and she's soon entangled in a dangerous web of love, lies, death and heartbreak.
Stephanie Garber has created a beautiful, imaginative world with lush descriptions and an enchanting story that grabs you from page one and keeps you enthralled to the very end. Scarlett isn't your typical heroine – she's not especially confident, seems insecure and is afraid to stand up for herself. Years of abuse by her father have broken her down but one thing remains – her love for her sister and the desire for a better life. Their relationship is the driving force behind the twist and turns of the story and over the course of 400+ pages, Scarlett begins to find herself.
Caraval is a quick read, the storytelling is superb and the ending unexpected. No doubt there will be other installments in the series as Garber leaves the door open for a sequel. So far the best YA novel of 2017 and quite possibly "the next big thing" in the genre. If you're a fan of magical world building, read it now!


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We're famous! Well, famous enough to have the talented Benjamin S. Hammond record our last Meetup. This impromptu recording in our new space was done by the fine folks over at STLTechTalk.com.
You can check out the first part below, and the rest on STL Tech Talk's site.
They wanted to help us spread the word and we appreciate the support. Be sure to check out the rest of STLTechTalk.com and their podcasts!
Thanks to J.J., Ben, and everyone for coming out, we had a great meetup and look forward to seeing you all in August!
P.S. Benjamin, the fine gentlemen behind the camera, is a film producer and director. Check out his short film "Misery Mountain". It's a bit spooky, so make sure you watch it with headphones late at night – after the kids have gone to bed.


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As winter fades to spring the number of daylight hours increases and, although I have certainly noticed earlier sunrises and later sunsets I was surprised to see that the number of daylight hours is almost 14! Quantified like that I was somewhat surprised! Pleasantly surprised! Looking forward to a (predicted) 80 degree weekend.
Archive for April, 2009
DaylightThursday, April 23rd, 2009
Just DessertsWednesday, April 15th, 2009
The Ann Arbor Library does a terrific job at having programs. Tonight I went to the Multi-Purpose Room in the basement of the downtown library for Just Desserts with Chef Isabella Nicoletti. Chef Isabella cooks at Paesano's on Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor. She is Italian and has been in the USA for about 14 years. When she came to the US she "no speaka da English".
Tonight she did a great job, speaking in front of about 100 people, taking questions and feeding all of us three different desserts. First was a chocolate mousse. I think I liked the brownie part of it better than the actual mousse. It was delicious. Next was a Ginger Ricotta Semifreddo. The first serving was made a couple of days ago and served to the audience while she demonstrated making it. She invited us all up for a second serving. I liked her fresh made much better. The ginger was non-existent in the first one. Her fresh made was much better with a stronger ginger flavor. The last was a Zaletti Cookie – a biscotti kind of treat that was like most biscotti you've had.
The other thing I liked was that the recipes were on the chairs when we walked in. So, we got to taste test and have the recipe, which is a bonus. Out of the three, the Ginger Ricotta Semifreddo has the least amount of work for the payoff, and it's something I would actually make.
Chef Isabella has just come out with a cookbook and there were obviously some of her fans in the audience. The cookbook is something she's proud of – a major accomplishment for her – with recipes from Italy, her childhood, and Paesano's. She has a seasonal menu at Paesano's, changing four times of the year with the seasons, using local ingredients when she can. She likes to cook rustic, peasant food that reminds her of her childhood.
It was a fun evening … and a tasty one too!
QuoteWednesday, April 8th, 2009
I'm not sure who Clyde Moore is but I liked this quote. Made me smile this week after a snow storm Sunday night.
"There's one good thing about snow, it makes your lawn look as nice as your neighbor's." ~Clyde Moore
UMMATuesday, April 7th, 2009
After $40 million and almost three years the UMMA on State Street in Ann Arbor has re-opened. I can't believe I haven't been there in almost three years (I never got to the "UMMA Offsite"). The new building is open, beautiful and is, of course, full of beautiful works of art. I had no idea they had works by Picasso, Klimt, Moore and others whom I recognized. It's still free to enter and wander around … and I would encourage you to do so if you have an hour some afternoon. It's a great space.
JT AbernathyMonday, April 6th, 2009
JT Abernathy has a show at Clay Gallery on Main Street in Ann Arbor. He's a long time Ann Arbor resident potter who has his own style. His show is quite nice and is full of new pieces even though he is limited by failing eyesight. He spoke for almost an hour Sunday, his first talk, in the Gallery surrounded by over thirty admirers. He's 86 and still learning and creating.


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What is gum disease?
Gum disease is the second most common dental issue after caries (cavities). Gum disease can generally be categorised into two types: gingivitis, i.e. gum inflammation; and periodontitis, i.e. inflammation that damages the bottom structure of a tooth.
What is the cause of gingivitis?
Gingivitis is usually caused by dental plaque with bacteria that accumulates along the gum line. In rarer cases, the gum disease can be caused by viruses, fungi, general diseases and traumas. The development and progress of gingivitis can be complicated by factors such as smoking, taking certain medicines and hormonal changes in the body during puberty or pregnancy.
The first symptom of a gum inflammation is the presence of blood during brushing. As the dental plaque accumulates further, the symptoms will increase, while the gums will swell, becoming red and sensitive. The symptoms are modest during the starting phase and will progress in a moderate fashion.
An exception is acute gingivitis with lesions, which is characterised by strong pain accompanied by generally feeling unwell and a fever, as well as a gum line that is covered with a greyish layer. The disease mostly occurs in younger people as a result of general stress, inadequate dental hygiene and smoking.
Timely treatment will enable us to stop the disease, and the tissue of the gums can be restored to its original form. The treatment is based on the principle of removing the dental plaque that has caused the disease, as well as correcting the other supporting factors (tartar, faulty fillings, broken teeth) and implementing proper dental hygiene. At home, the treatment is based on thorough and regular brushing with a soft and thick toothbrush, and additional cleaning with dental floss or an interdental brush. Additional means include using a toothpaste and a mouthwash with chlorhexidine or ether oils. Specific dental care products and their uses will be defined by the dentist based on the individual needs of the patient.
Untreated gingivitis can progress to an inflammation that will damage the bottom structure of the teeth or periodontitis.
What is the cause of periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation that damages the bottom structure of the tooth. It can completely destroy the supporting foundation of a tooth, making the tooth loose and in later stages causing dental loss. Lighter and more moderate chronic forms of the disease are common; while aggressive and difficult periodontitis is rarer.
Periodontitis is caused by a specific aggregate of bacteria (biofilm) that accumulates between the tooth and the gums in so-called periodontal pockets. The disease forms as a result of a general decrease of the immune system, as well as the presence of the supporting factors that include smoking, certain general diseases (diabetes, coronary heart disease), genetic liability and stress.
Periodontitis usually does not cause significant symptoms during its starting phase. Typical symptoms include bleeding gums, redness, swelling and sensitivity during brushing. It can also result in a bad taste in the mouth and vague tingling in the gums. The disease is already advanced once the tooth starts moving, excretes pus and becomes painful.
The foundation of periodontitis treatment involves gaining control over the inflammation. First of all, the patient is presented with guidance for proper dental hygiene, and the dental plaque consisting of bacteria is removed from the surface of the tooth as well as from the periodontal pockets. The factors supporting the accumulation of bacteria are also removed, including tartar, faulty dentures and fillings. Broken teeth are fixed and hopeless teeth are removed. In some cases, it is necessary to apply a surgical treatment to remove the bacteria and tartar from deeper periodontal pockets. Moving teeth can be fixed in place by using various casts, or they can be removed and replaced with implants or dentures. It is recommended to follow general healthy procedures, including having a healthy attitude, while giving up smoking and other unhealthy habits. A thorough dental hygiene regime at home is the main factor for the success of the treatment in the long-term.
Periodontitis is an irreversible process. Modern dental care can stop the progress of the disease; however, there are no methods for fully restoring the gum tissue. A successful treatment therefore depends on detecting the disease as early as possible and applying the proper dental care.
What should I keep in mind after gum treatments?
The teeth and gums can be sensitive after a treatment. It is recommended to avoid cold or hot food/drinks during that time. The sensitivity usually subsides in one or two weeks.
Regardless of the sensitivity, it is important to follow the guidelines for hygiene that have been presented by your doctor. Clean the interdental areas using an interdental brush or dental floss, unless your doctor recommends otherwise.
If the doctor or the dental hygienist has recommended using mouthwash, rinse your mouth twice a day during the two weeks with a chlorhexidine solution for approximately one minute. Proceed with this rinsing 30 minutes after brushing. The wound can be rinsed for up to two weeks, unless the doctor has said otherwise. The solution can cause some pigmentation, but it is not permanent and it is easy to remove after the treatment.


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Beyond the Shelves: Libraries as Gateways to Knowledge and Imagination
Libraries, often revered as quiet sanctuaries of learning, are much more than repositories of books; they are portals to diverse worlds of knowledge and imagination.
Decker Ville is an excellent library that aims to promote community literacy using the resources we have. Besides the many historical and up-to-date books we have in various categories, we incorporate a healthy and relaxing atmosphere. That's because we understand the importance of having a place outside of the home to read, research and work without distractions or interruptions.
Our website provides other resources, including helpful articles and posts. Admittedly, not everyone will be able to visit our library, mostly because of location differences. However, that doesn't mean they can't enjoy or benefit from our facilities wherever they are. That's our principal motivation for making these tools available on the platform.
Our facilities are top-notch, and there were recent renovations to enable a more comfortable and conducive reading environment. Most people still value hard copy books for various reasons. One of them is that it doesn't pose distractions as opposed to smart devices. However, we can't neglect the benefits of online libraries and other similar resources.
That's why we incorporated modernized search methods, amongst other things. You only need to enter the name of the book, author, or category, and it'll direct you to the shelf you can find it. That's so you don't have to spend much time looking through the shelves before getting what you want. It gives enough time for reading and extracting useful information and, thus, is efficient.
Some books are older than a decade, but our efficient and dedicated staff ensure to keep them in excellent condition. They include many categories in both fiction and non-fiction, as shown below.
started long ago and only became prominent in 2016. It started from the intense passion of literacy for society, and we align ourselves to ensure we achieve that. During the technology boom, people lost interest in getting hard copy books, except they couldn't find them online. That's why we decided to show the community that we're more.
Apart from the many learning resources we provide, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive part of our society. We do that by creating programs that foster community connectivity and promote knowledge as best we can. That includes promoting local authors and organizing book clubs for different age groups.
Libraries, often revered as quiet sanctuaries of learning, are much more than repositories of books; they are portals to diverse worlds of knowledge and imagination.
Millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, are increasingly choosing physical libraries over digital ones. Despite growing up in a world where everything is accessible
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the United States and one of the world's most important research institutions. Located in Washington, D.C.,


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(Sunnyvale, CA) – May 9, 2019 – Curadite, Inc. is excited to announce that it has been selected as a 2019 TiE50 Winner in the prestigious TiE50 Awards Program. This awards competition, now in its tenth year, is a program of TiEcon, the world's largest conference for tech entrepreneurs. Curadite was selected from over 3000 submissions and recognized for its Medication Management Platform, which empowers and supports efforts throughout the healthcare market to improve medication adherence and stem controlled substance diversion.
"We are incredibly pleased to have been selected as a 2019 TiE50 winner," said Curadite CEO Dennis McNannay. "With Curadite's solution, everyone is a winner. By replacing manual and error prone processes with our IoT-enabled and cloud-based platform, healthcare workers can focus on patient care, and administrators can seamlessly safeguard controlled substances (e.g. opioids). Both market forces and pending regulatory requirements are forcing the historically technology-resistant long term care market to address controlled substance diversion by modernizing their medication management systems."
"TiE50 has become a global brand and this year we screened entries from all over the world and from a very diverse set of industries including AI, autonomous vehicles, FinTech, sustainable textiles, medical devices, robotics, fuel cells, networking, healthcare, logistics and security. We screened and selected the TiE50 winners as recognition of the potential of the companies and innovation they are bringing to market. TiE50 program has gained notoriety over the past decade as a competition run with the highest level of integrity and vigorous screening and judging by domain experts," said Kamal Anand, TiE50 Program Chair.
"For over 27 years as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and with a global footprint of half million entrepreneurs, enterprise executives, and investment professionals, at TiE Silicon Valley we take pride in the fact that we have created TiE50, a strong 10-year-old brand for recognizing high potential startups," said B.J. Arun, President, TiE Silicon Valley.
About Curadite:
Curadite empowers patients, clinicians, caregivers and family members to work together to improve medication adherence with the support of our intelligently linked, proactive medication management platform. With Curadite's MMP, healthcare providers and loved ones have tangible evidence that medication is being taken as prescribed. With the addition of data analytics, visualization and alerts, our cloud-based dashboard and reporting system supports healthcare providers.
About Tie50
Now celebrating its tenth year, TiE50 Awards provides a one-of-a-kind showcase for the world's top technology and technology-enabled startups. TiE Silicon Valley's premier annual awards program is keenly contested by thousands of early- to mid-stage startups of all sizes representing a wide range of verticals. Applications are rigorously reviewed by a panel of judges including venture capitalists, angels, successful entrepreneurs, and corporate executives. Since its inception, 84 percent of TiE50 winners and top startups have been funded at a total of over $1 billion. Many of these companies went on to acquisition or IPO with 29 of the exits at over $100 million.
About TiEcon
TiEcon is the world's largest conference for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs with participation from top technology companies, leading venture capital firms, and global service providers. Delegates range from CEOs of top companies to first-time entrepreneurs as well as corporate executives and investment professionals. TiEcon was listed as one of the 10 best conferences for ideas and entrepreneurship by Worth Magazine, along with TED and the World Economic Forum. TiEcon 2018 attracted 5,000 attendees from 22 countries. More information: TiEcon.org


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Retrofit and Upgrade
American Heattek is expert at blending old technology already in place with newer technology to yield a superior solution that doesn't require you to throw everything away. In addition, this blended solution delivers you far more information and control so that can make intelligent decisions with greater speed and agility. Open protocols, web interfaces and the like give you more access from anywhere and not just in the boiler room. We don't use a one-size-fits-all approach that rarely works in these situations. We carefully examine the existing equipment looking for problems, defects or disconnects that might degrade the resulting solution. We strive to reuse existing physical infrastructure creatively to keep your cost down while maximizing the optimization of the resulting retrofit.
With energy costs skyrocketing, now is the time to consider retrocommissioning your building or facility. Retrocommissioning makes sense when system performance seems degraded and energy usage is inexplicably rising. Retrocommissioning is critical as systems and buildings age, especially when changes to systems have been made that may have not been properly documented or verified. When occupant comfort suffers and tight tolerances for systems operation are being missed, you need to call the retrocommissioning experts at American Heattek. When American Heattek retrocommissions a facility, we examine every aspect of your controls and systems as we bring everything back up to "factory fresh" settings and specifications. We will verify and document all key building systems are performing in accordance factory specifications helping you reduce both energy consumption and operating costs.
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Upgrading and integrating the control of building systems as you replace broken or deficient parts can also decrease operating costs. With a centrally managed building automation system, you can closely monitor and more tightly control energy consumption thereby keep cost to a minimum. Advances in controls and sensor technology make these upgrades affordable with short payback periods. In some cases, payback is achieved in less than a year. Integration reduces operating cost as system controls become uniform and simplified. Furthermore, integrated controls means regulatory compliance is a snap.
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F is for family …
… and the depths and heights of gastronomical enjoyment to be found at the family board.
It is possible, indeed almost too easy, to be eloquently sentimental about large groups of assorted relatives who gather for Christmas or Thanksgiving or some such festival and eat and drink and gossip and laugh together. They always laugh: on Norman Rockwell magazine covers and in Iowa novels and in any currently popular variation of I Remember Moustache Cups, there is Gargantuan laughter, from toothless babe to equally toothless Gramp. Great quantities of home-cooked goodies are consumed, great pitchers of Uncle Si's hard cider are quaffed, and, above all, great gusts of earthy merriment sweep like prairie fire around the cluttered table, while the menfolk bring out their whittling knives in postprandial digestive calm, and the women (sometimes spelled "wimmin" to denote an inaudible provincialism) chatter and scrape and swab down in the kitchen, and the bulging children bulge.
The cold truth is that family dinners are more often than not an ordeal of nervous indigestion, preceded by hidden resentment and ennui and accompanied by psychosomatic jitters.
The best way to guarantee smooth sailing at one of them, probably, is to assemble the relatives only when a will must be read. This at least presupposes good manners during the meal, if the lawyer is not scheduled to appear until after it. Funeral baked meats have perhaps been more enjoyed than any christening cakes or wedding pottages, thanks largely to the spice of wishful thinking that subtly flavors them, as yet uncut by disappointment, dread, or hatred.
My own experience with family dinners has fallen somewhere between this facile irony and the bucolic lustiness of popular idealization. I remember that several times at Christmas there were perhaps twenty of us at the ranch for a lengthy noon dinner to which none of us was accustomed. I always had fun, being young and healthy and amenable, but I do not recall, perhaps to my shame, that I had any special fun.
To be truthful, I was conscious by about my twelfth year that there was about the whole ceremony a kind of doggedness, a feeling that in spite of hell and high water we were dutybound to go through with it, because my grandfather was very old and might not live another year or because a cousin had just lost her abominable but very rich husband or because another cousin was going to Stanford instead of Yale at Yale's request and so would be with us. Something like that. It was tacitly understood that the next day would find my sister Anne droopy and bilious, my mother overtired, and the cook crankily polishing glasses and eying the piles of the best Irish linen to be laundered. My father, on the other hand, would still be glowing; he loved any kind of party in the world, even a family one.
I seem, and I am thankful of it, to have inherited some of his capacity for enjoying such intramural sport, fortunately combined with my mother's ability to cope with it. In spite of my conviction that a group of deliberately assembled relatives can be one of the dullest, if not most dangerous, gatherings in the world, I am smugly foolhardy enough to have invited all my available family to dine with me more than once. The last time was perhaps the most daring, and it went off with a dash and smoothness that will always bulwark my self-esteem, for it was the happy result of many days of thought and preparation.


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When Jacob was just born, I wondered how I might introduce them to computing. I thought over various things, but that wasn't really the most pressing thing right then.
I don't suppose that I could have predicted installing an XMPP IM server (Prosody) for the boys. And I certainly couldn't have predicted creating accounts named: jacob, oliver, butterfly, bear. Because, as Jacob pointed out to me, if (Jacob's favorite toy) butterfly is typing with his wings, then he shouldn't be logged in as Jacob. I admire my 5-year-old's security consciousness…
Anyhow, as I mentioned yesterday, Jacob and Oliver enjoy "their" computer, which I recently put on the LAN. The firewall does not pass any of its traffic to the Internet, though, with very limited exceptions.
Jacob can read, and is starting to enjoy typing as well. So I thought he would enjoy sending IMs to me. As his computer has no GUI, I needed a text-mode client. Something with an IRC-like interface that could be scripted to open up a window with me directly sounded perfect. Initially I tried irssi's XMPP plugin, but it proved to be too buggy (wanting to always latch on to a particular resource on the remote end, not having very predictable window behavior, etc.) So I switched to mcabber. With a couple of quick configuration bits to get him automatically logged in, remove superflous windows, and connect him directly to a chat with me, it was set. And well-loved. He sent me a mix of real words and random things he created by replacing letters in "Jacob" or by holding down keys.
In the mcabberrc, besides the obvious setting of username and password, there is:
set log_win_height = 1
set hook-post-connect = source ~/.mcabber/post-connect.rc
The hook is simply:
roster search Dad
roster hide
After awhile, Jacob wanted to switch computers. He wanted to use my laptop, and me use his computer. He refused to switch back. I asked him why. "Because on your computer, my name is red." I should have known. I set it to bright white on his computer, but I think tomorrow we may need to upgrade him to the color monitor I've been saving for just such an occasion… It will be a whole new set of discoveries, I'm sure.
Update: I also tried out freetalk, which looked like it would meet my goals nicely. The problem was it didn't have a dedicated "everything typed goes to this person" mode. It did have a mode where it put the person's JID on the command line by default, but excessive use of backspace key by a 5-year-old could wipe that out and leave it in a state where he'd be confused.


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KMS | Avoca Sled Base Chair
Height 850 x 570 Depth x 530 Width, Seat Height 450 mm
The Avoca Sled Base Chair is designed for commercial interiors where simplicity and strength are favoured.
The Sled Base is particularly suited to carpeted areas for ease of movement.
Suitable for a multitude of applications including cafe and restaurant chairs, corporate office, breakout, meeting and training furniture, public spaces and residential interiors.
The Avoca is very stable with a generous base, and can be finished in a variety of stains and colours.
- European Beech timber laminated shell stained or lacquered.
- Optional half or fully upholstered seat shell (images show half shell upholstered only), in fabric or leather.
- Polished chrome frame.
- Stackable.