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Embrace the cold, and end the war…
Rakel, once feared and exiled for possessing magic, is now hailed a hero. Leading resistance forces against the Chosen—an army of magic users that invaded her homeland—she is granted everything she has longed for: acceptance, a home, and the love of her friends. But the battle for her country has just begun.
The Chosen's powerful leader, Tenebris Malus, has come north to aid his army. His troops pillage the villages and cities they cannot hold, and Rakel's brother—the King—refuses to rule. Most troubling of all, Rakel—who has always loved her magic—sees great similarities between herself and the deadly Tenebris.
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As Ramadan is coming up, I often get asked 'why do you fast?' together with 'not even water!'. Anyway, I thought it would be good to provide a brief explanation about the month of Ramadan and why Muslims fast. I know it's not about Moroccan food but plays a huge part in Morocco and we create meals especially for this time of month.
Ramadan is a holy month where many Muslims will focus on reflection, patience and self-restraint. I like to think of it like a pause or reset button where we reflect on our deeds, generosity and relationships including that with Allah. I love this period because it's really when my whole family really make an effort to spend time together. It's a type of retreat or rehab.
Fasting is not just about abstaining from food but also abstaining from other activities such as smoking and futile acts. The start of the month of fasting will be determined by the sighting of the new moon as the Islamic calendar is based on lunar months. As lunar months are shorter than solar months it means the Islamic calendar does not correspond with the Gregorian calendar. It means Ramadan occurs around 11 days earlier each year.
Now to answer the question to why:
- It's part of the 5 pillars of Islam. The basic rules of Islam.
- Ramadan is the month which the Quran was revealed.
- Abstaining from we pay more attention as well as it makes us grateful for what we have.
- It's to focus on the spiritual being not just the physical.
In terms of food, I really think about the meal; as the days are very long at the moment, my family and I eat really healthy to make sure we have enough nutrients to last us through the day. To break our fast, we eat dates and some milk followed by soup because if you go straight into a proper meal, you will feel so full and uncomfortable. Because your stomach has shrunk. After we have digested the soup then we will have a light meal, sometimes it will be a brick a l'oeuf, grilled chicken or grilled fish with some salad with some fresh juice and of course lots of water. I aim for 1.5 litre throughout the night. Yep, you need to get those 6 glasses a day in.
I take this time to detox my body so I stay away from caffeine, sugary snack and other unnecessary foods. I admit the first few days are hard but then I really feel good. I'll post photos on Instagram during Ramadan of my meals and post some recipes.
There is a special three-day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. This is called Eid al-Fitr - the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast.


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Typical harvest moon fare here. Though the boy and girl have different stories they each end up performing on the farm, raising livestock, and interacting with the same townsfolk. this is often the essential story of each full moon so there's nothing to complain about here.
The graphics here are bad. I mean, awful. Everything is blurry, characters look and move like barely 3D blobs. Nothing has been updated from the first PlayStation game. you know it's bad when even the character portraits that accompany dialogue are terribly fuzzy. I firmly believe that graphics don't make a game good or bad, but it's extremely disappointing that no effort was made to update the graphics during this game. Menus are especially bad. I start complaining about graphics when text looks bad. Considering that Innocent Life, the other harvest moon game for PSP, features a number of the simplest graphics on the system, this is often just… painful. to form things worse, the game seems to have been 'stretched' to figure on the PSP screen.
At the top of the day, it's hard to worry about wooing a mate when the character designs are so very unattractive.
The gameplay is ok here. Again, nothing has been changed. However, the whole experience is hampered by the controls. You view the game from a semi-overhead perspective and may only move using the up, right, left, down directions. the matter is that up is kind of … um… diagonally up and to the proper . Pressing two directional buttons directly doesn't make you go diagonally either, so if you would like to travel down a path that may not straight you find yourself alternating between two buttons. an equivalent problem occurs when using the analog stick. Again, why was this not updated?
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Dunsborough & Districts Country Club Inc.
Special General Meeting at 4.30 pm Thursday 12th July 2018.
At the Dunsborough & Districts Country Club.
Motion: "That the Dunsborough & Districts Country Club Inc. approve the new Rules of Association (previously Constitution) that has been made available to members, in accordance with a requirement by The Department of Commerce to update, so as to enable the Committee to continue the progress of having the
Rules of Association registered".
Moved: Greg Banfield Seconded: Ian Potts
Should you require a copy to take away from the Club please ask Bruce Taylor, Manager, DDCC
Back by Popular Demand
Local Vintage will be performing at the Club on Sunday 8th July from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. Tickets are available from the bar at a cost of $10 members, $15 non members. Bar facilities and food will be available throughout the afternoon. Get your friends together and come along for a great afternoon of jazz.
A BIG THANK YOU to all those very efficient Members who have already
paid their Membership for 2018/19. Also thank you for putting your payment in
an envelope with your name and payment on it and handing it in -this makes
my job so much easier!!! Much appreciated!!
For those who haven't paid yet and intend to do so online -please remember
you do not need to use Paypal (who take 3% fees) you can use the DDCC
direct debit details (BSB Acc) which are on the top and bottom of the invoice.
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Thursday 28th of June for pick up.
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'Yoga for over 50's' at Dunsborough and Districts Country Club for ladies AND gentlemen !!
– Beginners welcome !
In the words of local Dunsborough resident and yoga instructor Mandy Lancellas 'I thrive on encouraging those who feel they 'can't do yoga' to become those who can, by exploring the multiple benefits for the body, mind and soul. Gentle Hatha Yoga enables the body and mind to find calm and focus in the present moment. It is through breath awareness that we manage to realign our physical body with the mental and energetic systems. Our main focus is safe and effective alignment, to create awareness, strength and mobility. As we grow older the saying of 'what we do not use, we loose' begins to resonate with us more and more and so its vital to keep the body moving in a gentle and safe way, maintaining a healthy range of movement throughout our senior years and reducing the risks of injury.'
Mandy invites anyone who is interested to join this gentle and safe yoga practice, suitable for all levels including beginners and people over 50.
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 am
Venue: Dunsborough and Districts Country Club
Cost: $15
* Please bring a blanket for relaxation (as well as your own yoga mat if you have one).
For any queries (or to book a yoga mat) please call Mandy Lancellas 0475057294
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Chorizo, Saffron + Pea Arancini $18
served with house made tomato relish + shaved parmesan
Curry of the Day $24
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Prawn + Chorizo Penne $26
Exmouth prawns, chorizo, garlic, chilli, lemon, cherry tomatoes, roquette, olive oil, finished with shaved parmesan + fresh herbs
Confit Duck Leg $27
served with a chorizo + chickpea braise, apple + radish salad
Grilled Wild Caught Barramundi $32
served with creamy potato bake, grilled asparagus + citrus beurre blanc
Roasted Lamb Rump $32
cooked medium, served with minted pea puree, sweet potato wedges / crisps + rosemary jus
Chips $10
served with house made aioli
Seasoned Wedges $10
served with sour cream + sweet chilli sauce
Apple, Blueberry + Coconut Crumble $10
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fish + chips $9
chicken + chips $9
kids vanilla ice cream $3
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Sweet potato & pumpkin soup
Bread rolls
Roast pork
Roast beef
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Tuesday bowls was cancelled but a few hardy soles stuck around and dodged the showers to have a social game.
On Thursday we had a good field of 32 bowlers with the consistent Andre Gil and Busselton's Cliff Dawson winning with plus 19.
The runners-up were Mick Finney and Butch Sharpe on 14 points. The consolation went to Peter Willcocks and Len Mazza and the prized chocolate award going to Don Henderson (don't tell Judy) and Heinz Fischer.
On Saturday 17 players competed with Garry Robinson and Ian (Cuddles) Creagh being joint winners on 15 points. The runners up were Judy Henderson and Ken Littlefair on 6 points.
Proud Docker Toby McCarthy
Recent Events
Wed 20 June saw a good group of players contest a keen competition with Barry Jackson maintaining his good form to win with a score of 32 points from Arnold Bosenberg scoring 31 on a countback from Mark Embry 31.
Novelties went to Paul Smith NTP No 10 and Mark Embry with the best putt on No 18. Other scores of note were – Paul Smith 30 – Mike Brown and Barry Guest on 29 – Ken Littlefair 27 – Mal Williamson 26 – Doug MacPherson 24-
Jim Parry 23 – R Parry 22 – and Phil Erceg on 16.
Saturday 16 June Round 2 Stroke Championship (Sponsor Ken Littlefair)
Winner Barry Jackson shooting a Gross 86 giving him a Nett 68 . Well done !
Runner Up was Barry Guest Nett 72 – followed by Laurie Richards Nett 75 –
Terry Sanbrook 76 – Arnold Bosenberg 78 – Mike Brown 79 – Jim Holroyd 79 – Mal Williamson 80- Rob Lucev 80 and Ken Littlefair also on 80.
These are good scores for our course while Rob Lucev was NTP on 10 and Barry J got the best putt on 18.
Our Thanks and Appreciation to Ken Littlefair who sponsored the event.
Saturday 23 June
In this STB Event Arnold Bosenberg also continued his current good form to win with 39 points just ahead of Barry Jackson who is playing consistently good golf over recent weeks scoring 36 points and getting the best putt again on No 18.
Other scores – Mal Williamson 34 – Laurie Richards 33 – Mark Embry 31- Ron Carmody 31 – Wayne Barnett 30 – Doug MacPherson 28 – Jim Holroyd 27.
Coming Events
Wednesday 27 Scroungers Names by 11.45 for 12.00 noon start
Saturday 30 June Par Hit Off 12.00 noon
* The course has been fertilized with the weather on our side . Thanks to Clive Williams , Mike Brown, Barry Jackson and the rest of the group for this major task.
* Trees uprooted by the recent storm are set to be cleared and mulched and all drains are now cleared with water running freely. Again, a major task undertaken and carried out by our hardworking volunteers.
We may be small in numbers but through your efforts we manage to keep an 18 Hole Course in pretty good condition despite the weather and the physical effort required. You can all be proud of your contribution and the social atmosphere we share and enjoy after the game . At DDCC , Golf is more than just a game.
This applies to both Ladies and Men. Well done and Thank you All.
Good Golfing !
Ron Carmody (Captain)
NINE HOLES jUNE 19TH.
Once again there was no competition owing to inclement weather.
10 ladies competed in a stableford for the Captains and Vice Captains trophy.
Winner was Vicky Frost with 38 points from runner-up Pat Manton with 35 points.
Nearest the Pin on 8 was Beth Jackson, while the longest putt on 18 was Daisy Grist.
The reason the pro tells you to keep your head down is so that you can't see him/her laughing.
Phyllis Diller.
The Jackpot Draw was not won on Friday. The Jackpot total this week is for $1000. Members must be financial for the 2017/18 membership year and present to claim the prize. The Jackpot is drawn between 5.30pm and 6.30pm in the Clubroom bar.


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In-N-Out Burger, an organization that is fond of threatening to sue everybody it conceivably can, is getting a double-double dose of its own medicine this week. The Oakland Tribune reports that a class-action lawsuit is being filed against the chain, alleging discriminatory hiring practices by spurning qualified potential employees over their race, nationality, and age. The suit was filed by two African-American men over age 40, who claim they had the right stuff to flip burgers at an Oakland area store but were rejected from getting jobs due to their race and age. The plaintiffs' lawyer, Steven Tidrick (whom you may remember from such lawsuits as the one accusing filmmaker Errol Morris of deceptive documentary-making), is now looking for others to join the suit, accusing the chain of consistently hiring and maintaining "a work force that is predominantly under the age of 40 and/or non-African-American." Obviously, In-N-Out is not going down without a fight.
The lawsuit is pressing for back wages and damages for all those who feel the company's alleged practices have kept them out of a job at In-N-Out. But the Irvine-based company promises it will "aggressively defend itself against these baseless and irresponsible allegations," and you know they're already lawyered up like a 20x20. In fact, the company's vice-president also happens to be their general counsel, who states, "In-N-Out Burger does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race or age in our hiring policies or practices."
We've never really taken a head count or anything, but from our own vast experiences pigging out and chowing down at In-N-Outs around California, we can only observe that the staff generally appears racially and ethnically diverse but predominantly of the high-school and junior-college set. However, we have witnessed them doing torturous things to a Flying Dutchmen on more than a few occasions.
Oakland: Lawsuit accuses In-N-Out Burger of racial and age discrimination [Oakland Tribune]
Earlier: Will In-N-Out Burger Cave To Vegan Pressure? [GS]
In-N-Out Goes All Animal-Style on Idaho Imitator [GS]
In-N-Out Burger Pops-Up in Shanghai to Defend Its Purity [GS]


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Aim: The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust microbiology laboratory receives 150 000 urine samples each year, approximately 80% of which prove to be culture negative. The aim of this study was to reduce the proportion of culture negative urines arriving in the laboratory, by producing local evidence based guidelines for the use of urine dipstick testing at point of care within the trust's three acute hospitals.
Methods: One thousand and seventy six unborated urine samples were dipstick tested at the point of care using an automatic strip reader. Quantitative results for the four infection associated markers—leucocyte esterase, nitrite, blood, and protein—were compared with the results of conventional laboratory microscopy and culture.
Results: The performance of different marker combinations was calculated against the routine laboratory methods. One hundred and seventy five (16.3%) samples were negative for all four markers. Of these dipstick negative samples, only three (1.7% of all true positives) were positive by culture. The absence of all four infection associated markers was found to have a greater than 98% negative predictive value and a sensitivity and specificity of 98.3% and 19.2%, respectively.
Conclusions: A urinary dipstick testing algorithm for infection associated markers was derived for use in hospital patients to screen out negative urines. Two years after distributing the algorithm and promoting access to reagent strips and strip readers, a reduction in the urine workload has been seen against an otherwise increasing laboratory specimen load.
- CFU, colony forming units
- GGH, Glenfield General Hospital
- LGH, Leicester General Hospital
- LRI, Leicester Royal Infirmary
- and NPUDT, near patient urine dipstick testing
- NPV, negative predictive value
- UTI, urinary tract infection
- algorithm
- infection associated markers
- urinary tract infection
- urine dipstick testing
- workload
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- CFU, colony forming units
- GGH, Glenfield General Hospital
- LGH, Leicester General Hospital
- LRI, Leicester Royal Infirmary
- and NPUDT, near patient urine dipstick testing
- NPV, negative predictive value
- UTI, urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common clinical conditions in both hospital and the community. Almost a third of all specimens sent to our laboratory are requests for the investigation of possible UTI. Of a total of 150 000 urine samples received each year, approximately one third originate from within the hospital trust. Overall, 80% of urine samples are found to be negative for bacteriuria. Laboratory resources and patient care could be improved by the appropriate use of a validated near patient test for UTI.
"Almost a third of all specimens sent to our laboratory are requests for the investigation of possible urinary tract infection"
The role of biochemical markers in screening for urinary tract infections in the near patient setting is well established.1,2 Studies have concluded that near patient urine dipstick testing (NPUDT) is a more accurate method for diagnosing UTI than clinical assessment on its own.3 In addition, NPUDT is better at excluding UTI when the results are negative than confirming a diagnosis of UTI when they are positive.4 This methodology is also simple and relatively inexpensive. The four infection associated biochemical markers have been shown to have a negative predictive value of 97–99%.1,2
In an attempt to promote the use of reagent strip testing as point of care infection screening, the performance of NPUDT was compared with conventional laboratory techniques in the local setting. Because the efficacy of dipstick testing may vary with different patient populations, urine samples from hospital inpatients were examined initially.
To facilitate this programme, the Leicester laboratory established a multidisciplinary group consisting of medical, nursing, technical, and pharmacy representatives. The study plan was to undertake near patient testing of unborated urine samples in suspected cases of UTI, using reagent strip tests (Multistix 8SG; Bayer Diagnostics, Newbury, Berkshire, UK) and a strip reader (Clinitek 50; Bayer Diagnostics). The use of a Clinitek reader has been shown to increase the sensitivity of the strip tests by reducing observer error.5 The participants were asked to attach paper printouts from the readers to a conventional completed microbiology request form and send these to the laboratory with the urine sample, after transferring it into a boric acid container. All samples were processed on the day of arrival, including weekends.
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is composed of three acute hospitals, namely: Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI), Leicester General Hospital (LGH), and Glenfield General Hospital (GGH). All three sites use a single microbiology service. During the trial, the limited availability of dipstick readers required us to select participating wards. The main users from each of the hospital sites were selected. We aimed to obtain at least 1000 data sets before analysing the results.
Laboratory tests consisted of inverted microscopy to provide semiquantitative counts of erythrocytes, leucocytes, and epithelial cells. This was performed as part of our current routine protocol. Calibrated loops were used to culture 1 μl of urine on to quarter CLED plates. These plates were incubated aerobically at 37°C overnight. Culture was used as the reference method for determining the performance of the dipstick data.
Any samples indicating a trace or more of leucocyte esterase, nitrite, blood, or protein were considered positive for dipstick testing. The criterion for clinically significant bacteriuria was either a pure or predominant culture of > 105 colony forming units (CFU)/ml, two organisms in similar proportions at > 105 CFU/ml, or 104–105 CFU/ml of a Gram negative organism or two organisms where the Gram negative clearly predominates (PHLS Standard Operating Procedures. Investigation of Urine. B.SOP 41 Issue no 1, issue date 02.04.1998. Issued by technical services, PHLS Headquarters).6
In total, 1076 comparative data sets were collected and analysed using combinations of infection associated markers. One hundred and seventy five (16.3%) samples were negative for all four markers and 180 samples were positive for a significant culture. Table 1 shows the performance of these various marker combinations.
The results indicate that the laboratory urine workload could be reduced by at least 16% through the introduction of the most cautious dipstick testing; that is, all four markers being negative as the screening criteria. This could be increased to over 28% if the presence of blood is ignored and 48% if leucocyte esterase and nitrite only are used as the screening criteria. Using these criteria, three (1.7% of all true positives), six (3.3%), and 17 (9.4%) significant cultures would be missed, respectively.
The group recommended an algorithm that had the minimum effect on the quality of service that was provided but would allow a considerable reduction in the number of negative urines received.
On this basis it was decided to initiate a screening programme based on all four infection associated markers. An algorithm was designed, colourfully presented, copied, and laminated. Copies of the algorithm were distributed to all wards and clinics, and remain in use (fig 1).
The number of urine samples received a year before the distribution of the algorithm was examined, to provide information on the impact of the algorithm on urine workload (table 2).
The impact of dipstick screening on the percentage of positive urines for each of the two years after the distribution of the algorithm was examined (table 3).
Laboratories are constantly trying to provide a high quality service. The quality review should encompass preanalytical aspects, including advice to users on appropriate specimen collection and point of care testing.
The aim of our study was not just to confirm evidence already available about the benefits of using NPUDT but also to encourage the routine use of dipstick testing to screen out the negative urine workload and evaluate its impact on laboratory activity.
The process involved establishing a dynamic multidisciplinary team to make decisions focused on implementing the use of NPUDT. From the outset the team determined methods of providing and obtaining constant feedback during and after the study. Initially, this was in the form of formal letters, followed by on site support in terms of training in reagent handling and instrument use. The training and use of dipstick testing was well received by users. To identify and focus on any problem areas that might arise, laboratory workload data were initially reviewed monthly for each of the three acute hospitals.
Various studies have examined patient populations separately. These have predominantly focused on the elderly5,7,8 or children,9–13 and have used different combinations of biochemical tests and appearance of the urine in their screening methods. Studies have examined specific groups of patients, such as urological patients, where dipstick testing has been used to select patients for perioperative antibiotics.14 Although we have examined our data using criteria such as age, ward origin, and sex, we summarised our results as shown here.
Table 1 shows the performance of six different infection associated marker combinations. A study using nitrite and leucocyte esterase to detect UTIs showed nitrite to be more reliable.15 Another advocated a double marker screening approach using nitrite and leucocyte detection,5 whereas other workers recommend the use of a combination of three infection associated markers (nitrite, protein, and blood), which gives a negative predictive value (NPV) of over 98%.16 In general, the fewer markers that are tested, the greater the proportion of specimens screened out. Our data showed that a leucocyte esterase and nitrite combination screened out approximately half of all urines while retaining a respectable NPV of 96.7% and a 5% false negative rate. This degree of false negativity is much lower than that experienced by Zaman et al,17 who do not recommend using these two markers for screening hospital inpatients.
The study group advocated the use of all four infection associated markers at any level of positivity to achieve the maximum NPV of 98.3% and a resulting sensitivity and specificity of 98.3% and 19.2%, respectively, demonstrating a classic loss in specificity for gains in sensitivity.
Table 2 presents the change in urine workload for the two years after the distribution of the algorithm. The first year after the algorithm had been distributed showed a marginal decrease in urine workload for the LRI site, a significant decrease at the LGH site, and an increase at the GGH site. The urine workload continued to decrease for the second year at the LRI and LGH sites but significantly increased at the GGH site for the reasons discussed below.
The overall reduction in urine workload was less than that anticipated. From the outset, this study lacked representation from GGH. Initially, this was not considered to be a major problem, because only 15% of the total inpatient urines were received from GGH, with few major identifiable users. A possible reason for this pronounced increase in urine workload for GGH may be that on completion of the trial and during the distribution of the algorithm, the three hospital sites had been managed separately, but subsequently were amalgamated to form the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, with a considerable reconfiguration of the clinical services provided at the three sites.
It is impossible to identify the precise contribution of this study to the reduction in urine workload. Examination of the overall clinical bacteriology workload has shown an annual increase. However it would appear that the urine workload has been kept in check through the promotion of dipstick testing. This is supported by the data presented in table 3, which demonstrate a steady increase in the positivity rate over the two years after implementation of the algorithm.
The "urine dipstick study group" meets regularly to monitor the urine workload. We have endeavoured to maintain a broad programme of education, including discussions with groups on the benefits of dipstick testing, demonstrations on the use of reagent strip readers, and the introduction of the algorithms to the University Hospitals of Leicester user handbook.
"The advantage of near patient urine dipstick testing for general practitioners is that decisions on antimicrobial prescribing or patient reassurance can be made immediately"
Controlled trials have been recommended to examine the outcomes, costs of care, and patient satisfaction from different diagnostic and management strategies.18
Our confidence in the results and the approach adopted to manage the number of inpatient urines received by our laboratory led us to initiate a similar study and subsequent development of an algorithm for urines sent by general practitioners. Previous studies have shown an NPV of 98.5% and a potential reduction in workload of 40% for this group.19 The advantage of NPUDT for general practitioners is that decisions on antimicrobial prescribing or patient reassurance can be made immediately. We plan to ascertain the impact of a similar algorithm on urine workload in primary care.
Urinary dipstick testing for UTI in the near patient setting is a valuable resource to screen out negative urine specimens at the point of care. If properly implemented this programme can result in improved use of laboratory resources and can aid clinicians in instant clinical decision making.
Take home messages
We derived a urinary dipstick testing algorithm for infection associated markers for use in hospital patients to screen out negative urines
The absence of all four infection associated markers (blood, leucocyte esterase, nitrite, and protein) had a greater than 98% negative predictive value and a sensitivity and specificity of 98.3% and 19.2%, respectively
Two years after distributing the algorithm and promoting access to reagent strips and strip readers, a reduction in the urine workload has been seen against an otherwise increasing laboratory specimen load
Work is in progress to extend this algorithm to primary care, where even greater savings could be made


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This summer will mark the third off-season in a row that the Rockets are coming off a trip to the lottery. Each off-season seemed to bring more hope than the next, but the perpetual mediocrity has caused some to sour on Daryl Morey's efforts to improve the roster.
This afternoon, news started to filter out about the Rockets' summer schemes. According to Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston, the Rockets intend on retaining Chase Budinger, Courtney Lee, Goran Dragic, and Marcus Camby. Budinger will be retained via a team option for just under $1 million, Lee in restricted free agency, and Dragic and Camby will get new contracts in free agency.
Here's a few excerpts from Berman's story:
NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports the Rockets plan to give Lee the required tender by June 30 that will make him a restricted free agent, giving Houston the right to match any offer he gets.
League sources told FOX 26 the Rockets will exercise that right, matching any offer Lee gets, keeping him in a Houston uniform.NBA sources also told FOX 26 the Rockets will exercise the upcoming option in Budinger's contract.
League sources indicate the Rockets also will re-sign Camby, who becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Dragic, who also becomes an unrestricted free agent, told the Houston media at the end of the season that he would like to continue his career with the Rockets, if possible.
The Rockets will be very aggressive in trying to retain him.
"We'll want to get something done early," said Daryl Morey, Rockets general manager, in an interview with members of the Houston media on Thursday. "I agree they may want to wait."
On the Chase Budinger and Courtney Lee fronts, the deals seem to be no-brainers. Chase Budinger is by no means a complete player, but he is coming off arguably his strongest season and at $1 million he is one of the best values in the league. Though the Rockets may opt to hold onto Kevin Martin this summer, Courtney Lee appears to the shooting guard of the future and won't break the bank either.
Camby is a great veteran center who can fill a need for a few seasons as he transitions into the Dikembe Mutombo role for the Rockets. He wants to stay in Houston and will cost next to nothing, perhaps even signing for the veteran's minimum.
Then it gets interesting. There are no ifs ands or buts about it; the Rockets have to choose between Goran Dragic and Kyle Lowry this summer. Both players want to start and I can't imagine a scenario where the Rockets retain Goran Dragic without an indication that they intend to trade Lowry.
By retaining Dragic, even at an inflated price, the Rockets could add the return of a Kyle Lowry trade to the roster, allowing the Rockets to potentially land Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol, or a lottery pick. On paper, the move makes a lot of sense, especially if the Rockets can agree early with Dragic before the market gets out of control.
Jump for some more news about the Rockets summer plans!
On top of the reports on the Rockets' intention to retain their potential free agents, word has begun to leak out about a potential Samuel Dalembert trade. Steve Kyler of Hoopsworld first reported it, and it was later corroborated by Sam Amick and yours truly.
Luckily enough, I was able to talk to a Rockets official with whom I'm acquainted about the potential for the deal. He said that the Rockets had expressed a willingness to take on money (by way of the Dalembert contract) in order to move up from #16, but that no deal had been reached. He remarked that the Rockets had received "3 to 4 serious offers" for Dalembert and either the 14th pick or the 16th, but that the Rockets were not in a position where they "had to make a deal."
Just before I hung up, the Rockets official had one closing remark that stuck with me. He said, "Trust me when I say that trading a pick and taking on money to get into the top ten is definitely not the endgame."
In the conversation, I never truly got a feel for whether a deal was imminent or likely. Later in the evening, it became clear that if there was a deal to be had, it was not near completion. Jonathan Feigen later tweeted that a deal with Dalembert was "not happening."
With the draft quickly approaching, expect to hear a hundred such rumors about the Rockets. Just as they've done the last few years, the Rockets are furiously trying to move up in the draft to land an All-Star who can carry them deep into the playoffs. The one caveat with taking on money in a Dalembert deal would be that it could hinder the Rockets in their efforts to land a marquee free agent.
Obviously, the Rockets top priority this summer is to bring both Dwight Howard and Deron Williams to Houston. If they can get either of them in a Rockets jersey, all bets are off. This dream scenario may simply be a fantasy, but if the Rockets don't waive Dalembert and instead opt to trade him for equal salary, they might be unable to sign a max level free agent.
It'll be interesting to see what happens. In about a month, the Rockets' roster might look dramatically different from the one you see today. If history is any indicator, Morey will not hesitate to make a deal.


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Sanity Post-It Salvations
Filed Under (post-it ) by Mike Monroe on Sunday, August 22, 2010
Posted at : Sunday, August 22, 2010
Loading up and testing tweaks to art over and over at work can sometimes become long and tedious, so to cope I doodle on post-its a lot. I'm fairly convinced mechanical HB .5 pencil on post-it paper is the best drawing combo I've experienced so far.
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I think it's a rad combo. Perfect for flipbooks!
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High Performance Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen Analyzer
The high-end analyzer G8 GALILEO is designed for the automatic and precise determination of oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen in solid materials
The G8 GALILEO ONH is a high-end instrument designed for the rapid and automatic determination of oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen in solid materials. This analyzer is based on the inert gas fusion (IGF) principle, which involves fusion of the sample material in a graphite crucible at high temperatures. The gas fusion analysis (GFA) principle is also commonly termed a melt extraction (ME) since the total oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen composition is extracted via sample melting.
When combined with an external, infrared heated furnace, the G8 GALILEO can measure the diffusible hydrogen content in many sample materials, e.g. in welds according to ISO 3690 and AWS4 4.3 as well as in high strength steel.
Coupling a mass spectrometer to the G8 GALILEO analyzer leads to a substantially improved detection limit for the determination of ultra-low diffusible hydrogen concentrations e.g., in high strength steels. This Thermal Desorption Mass Spectrometry (TDMS) technique improves the detection limit by more than one order of magnitude compared to a TCD.
The G8 GALILEO is available with facilities for analyzing all three elements O, N and H, as dual analyzer for two elements and as single-element analyzer for oxygen, nitrogen or hydrogen.
The intuitive analysis software of the G8 GALILEO shows a clear user interface. Different tasks from the user workflow like measurement, input of the analysis parameters, statistical evaluation and calibration of the analyzer are clearly divided into four main views.
Features & Benefits
High Performance Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen Analyzer
Measuring ranges*
- Oxygen: 0.1 – 250 μg/g and optional 0.02 – 0.5 %
- Nitrogen: 0.1 μg/g - 0.5 %
- Hydrogen: 0.01 - 1000 μg/g * Can be extended by adjusting the sample mass
Nominal sample weight
- 0.5 g
Analysis time*
- 50 s nominal
- For diffusible hydrogen up to 60 mins * Depending on sample material, weight and analysis temp.
- 0.01 μg/g
- NDIR (CO): ±0.5 μg/g or 1 % RSD**
- TCD (N2, H2): ±0.05 μg/g or 0.5 % RSD** *Depending on sample weight and concentration
Carrier gas
- Nitrogen or Argon 99,999%
- Helium 99.996%
- 2 bar (~50 psi) pressure
Compressed air
- 5 bar (~72.5 psi) min. pressure
- oil and water free
Water cooling
- approx. 4 l/min (only when heating)
- (for IR furnace 1 l/min)
Dimensions & weight
- 800 x 600 x 830mm (wxdxh); approx. 120 kg
- 31.5 x 23.6 x 32.6 inches; 264.5 lbs.
Power supply
- Analyzer: 400 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7 kVA
- Peripherals: 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 800 VA
PC requirements
- Standard WindowsTM-PC, operating system Windows XP/7*
- HDD > 200 GB, DVD drive, 2 serial ports RS 232 *Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
Optional mass spectrometer for hydrogen
Detection limit
- 50 – 100 ppb hydrogen at 1 g sample weight
- With higher sample mass, e.g. 10 g, the detection limit is 10 times lower
m/z range
- 1 - 100 amu, optimized for mass 2 (hydrogen)
- With H2 gas via the gas dosing unit G8 GALILEO
Electrical supply
- 230VAC, 50/60 Hz, 250 VA
Dimensions and weight
- 630 x 640 x 480 mm (WxDxH), approx. 60 kg
- 24.8 x 25.2 x 18.9 inches; 132 lbs.
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The Frederic Remington Art Museum is housed in the historic Parish Mansion since 1923. The collection includes Remington's paintings, drawings, bronzes, and personal belongings.
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Recently Natalie and her children checked out the SmarTrike Touch Steering CHIC 4-in-1 Tricycle
Don't you just love baby products that are totally cool and can be used for a long time and with multiple children? I DO, since right now I've got both an infant and a toddler, who are currently using a stroller or a tricycle. So why not try an innovative product that acts as both such as the SmarTrike Touch Steering CHIC 4-in-1 Tricycle.
I recently had a chance to try out this amazing trike/stroller with both my baby and very active 3 year old. I was so impressed with both the quality and ease of assembly of this product. When I was putting it together, my little helper was so excited, and wanted to start riding it almost immediately. I could not believe the sturdiness of the frame and how light-weight the entire assembly was when it was completed. The front wheel was steered very easily and the foldable non-slip pedals were extremely durable and operated the trike perfectly. As an added bonus the trike also came with very durable rubber wheels and a shock absorber with built-in suspension – Fancy!. Obviously, my main tester was my 3 year old who loved to whiz around on the fourth stage of this SmarTrike Touch Steering CHIC 4-in-1 Tricycle, the classic trike. This stage is intended for the 30 months+ age group.
As soon as he got on the trike, I strapped him in with the convenient trike seat belt, and then like a flash away he went happily pedalling down the sidewalk. He loved to chat away on the cute little attached battery operated toy phone that lit up and played music. The trike also came with a phone holder and a drink cup/ bottle holder at the front of the trike. It even had an attached bucket at the back which could be used to store just about anything, although my 3 year old liked to use it to collect "flowers" for his mom.
Now, this SmarTrike Touch Steering CHIC 4-in-1 Tricycle, can also be used in its first stage as a parent controlled trike/ stroller for babies as young as 10 months old. I set it up in this configuration as well, and as a trial had my 5 month old sit in the 3 point harnessed high back supported padded seat for a few seconds. He absolutely loved it! So I am really looking forward to taking him out for a trike/ stroller ride in the late fall and early spring when he is old enough.
With my baby safely out of the trike, I took the SmarTrike Touch Steering CHIC 4-in-1 Tricycle for a spin down the sidewalk, to get a feel for the manoeuverability of this amazing product. The trike/ stroller handled like a dream, since it was very light weight, and the front super swivel wheel steered easily with the slightest touch. I also liked the overall designer appearance of the trike with its modern fabric choice displayed on the washable padded seat cover, the extendable UV protective sun canopy, and the handy storage bags attached to the telescopic touch steering parent handle.
The SmarTrike Touch Steering CHIC 4-in-1 Tricycle, also converts into 2 other stages for your child. For stage two, when your child is 18 months+, the high back support is removed, but the safety bar around the child is left in place, and the trike is still fully controlled by the parent. Then for stage three, when your child is 24 months+, the safety bar is removed, the footrest is folded in, and the free wheeling pedals are folded out, to let your child practice pedalling, while you push him/ her with the parent handle. Obviously, at stage four, the parent handle is removed, and the pull-out clutch for freewheeling on the front wheel is pushed in, so that your child is now able to pedal the trike on his own.
The SmarTrike Touch Steering CHIC 4-in-1 Tricycle can be bought at Toys R Us in both Canada and USA. I look forward to using the SmarTrike Touch Steering CHIC 4-in-1 Tricycle for many months to come with my 2 youngest!


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St. Olave's Servers' Guild assists the Rector during all services of worship. Servers carrying the processional cross (crucifer), carry torches (acolyte), ring the church bell, read the intercessions and lessons, and, in some cases, help administer Holy Communion. Being a server is an extremely rewarding way to live out the Gospel and to serve St. Olave's community. To learn more about being a server, please contact the Rector, Rob Mitchell, at email@example.com or 416-768-5686 ext. 1.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild is responsible for setting the Lord's table for the Eucharistic feast, and preparing the Church for special occasions such as baptisms, weddings and funerals. They help add to the visual beauty of our worship services by caring for our Altar hangings and linens, and by arranging flowers for the altar. Members of the guild are scheduled for duty once every four weeks, and they always work in pairs. To learn more about the Altar Guild or enquire about joining, please contact the office at 416-769-5686.
At most of our services, lessons are read by members of the congregation. If you enjoy bringing scripture to life and would like to volunteer, please email Janice Douglas at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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"He fled immediately, leaving the truck there, and was not seen again," said Irshad Khan, remembering the young man who was lucky to escape the attack that killed his father, 55-year-old Pehlu Khan.
On April 1, Pehlu Khan and his two sons, Irshad and Aarif, were returning to their village, Jaisinghpur, in Haryana's Mewat district after attending a cattle fair in Hathwara on the outskirts of Jaipur in Rajasthan. They were travelling with Azmat Khan, a young man from the same village. The men had purchased five cows and five calves. They were bringing them back in two pickup trucks.
"We had purchased the cows so that we could sell more milk," said Azmat Khan, who is a dairy farmer. Pehlu Khan and his sons were also dairy farmers, supplying milk to a bigger farmer. Said Irshad Khan: "We were looking out for a buffalo to produce enough milk for the family and sell the excess if possible. But we could not afford one. So we settled for two cows."
The decision to buy a cow proved costly.
When they reached a highway intersection in Alwar in Rajasthan, the group were stopped by a group of cow vigilantes, pulled out of the trucks and thrashed – even though they had documents to prove that they had bought the cattle legally.
Only one person managed to escape: the driver of one of the trucks who identified himself as Arjun, and told the attackers that he was Hindu. "Some members of the mob asked him his name and set him free," said Irshad Khan.
Making identifications
The driver of the other truck, Rafique, a neighbour of the Khan family, was not allowed to escape.
The mob identified the group as Muslims by their appearance, said Azmat Khan. Three of them, including Pehlu Khan, had beards and two were wearing white kurta pajamas. "At one point they asked me to identify everyone by name but by the time I could speak up, they started thrashing us," he added.
Pehlu Khan, Irshad Khan and his brother Aarif, Azmat, and the driver of the other truck, Rafique, were all beaten mercilessly. All five were later admitted to a private hospital in Alwar where Pehlu Khan succumbed to his injuries on Monday. The others left the hospital alleging they were not receiving proper treatment.
Ramesh Sinsinwar, the station house officer of Behror police station in Alwar, said the police had not come across anyone who had escaped.
Azmat Khan explained, "By the time the police reached the spot, they [the vigilante group] had spared Arjun, the driver, after he pleaded for mercy saying he was a Hindu."
Azmat Khan said Arjun worked for a transporter based in Haryana's Dausa. According to Irshad Khan, the driver is a resident of Chomu in Rajasthan. When Scroll.in called Arjun on his mobile phone, it was switched off.
Several recent attacks
The attack in Alwar comes in the wake of reports from across the country of gau rakshaks or cow vigilantes routinely checking vehicles transporting cattle and beating up even those conducting legitimate business, accusing them of being cow smugglers.
In March, cow vigilantes laid siege to a hotel in Jaipur on suspicion of serving beef and even managed to get it sealed. Meat traders in Uttar Pradesh have also complained of harassment at their hands in the wake of Chief Minister Adityanath's order last month banning illegal slaughterhouses and meat shops.
Mewat – the Haryana district from where the five victims of Saturday's attack hail – had made headlines last year with a crackdown on biryani shops on suspicion of serving beef ahead of Bakr-Eid. A special drive monitored by the Cow Protection Task Force of the Haryana Police had raided highway stalls and tested food samples in August.
Valuables stolen
Recalling Saturday's attack, Irshad Khan said, "It was around 6.30 pm on Saturday. We were heading back home from the livestock fair when our vehicles were intercepted by three to four motorbikes near Jaguwas crossing at the national highway in Alwar. They asked us to step out and started questioning us. While we insisted we had purchased the cows for the dairy, they alleged we were cow smugglers. Within seconds, we were surrounded by scores of unknown faces."
Apart from the assault, the mob also robbed them. "They took away all our cash, tore the documents pertaining to the cows purchased, and snatched our mobile phones," he said. "While I had around Rs 40,000 left, Azmat had Rs 35,000 in his bag."
Both Irshad Khan and Azmat Khan said the assault continued for nearly an hour before the police arrived.
No arrests even as videos surface
Several video clips – taken by the public and shared with the police and media – have surfaced in which a crowd of around 50 to 60 people can be seen thrashing the five men. The footage shows Pehlu Khan being chased by a crowd before being cornered and beaten severely on a pavement, while two others are thrashed at a spot closer to the trucks. The mob is armed with sticks, rods, bricks and other indiscernible objects. In one video, a group can be seen vandalising a white truck, chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai".
The police have registered a case of criminal assault, wrongful restraint, attempt to commit culpable homicide, unlawful assembly, theft and causing damage to property, later adding the charge of murder as well. But no arrests have been made so far. "We have identified some of them [assailants] and arrests will be made soon," said Ramesh Sinsinwar, the station house officer.
A report in The Indian Express quoted Sinsinwar as saying that the cow vigilantes were affiliated with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal. The report went on to say the police have registered another first information report, this one booking the transporter under the Rajasthan Bovine Animals (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of Temporary Migration or Export) Act.


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I mean, it's not too much of a stretch when you think about it. Consider it a high-octane version of bocce or lawn bowls. Except instead of rolling balls with a bunch of older Italian gentlemen, you're throwing an axe at a target with your would-be Viking mates.
Helmed by the axe-wielding team behind Maniax Sydney, they're currently aiming to open their Melbourne centre in Abbotsford come October.
So there you have it. Axes in a warehouse, thrown at targets. Get down there – chop chop.


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It goes without saying, that installing an air conditioning unit into your home is essential if you want to make your home a comfortable living space for the entire family. Furthermore, installing a new AC system is a big investment in your home, which is the reason why you need to hire an ac installation service.
By hiring an ac installation service, you can rest assured that the AC will be installed with the utmost care and perfection. Furthermore, these AC installation service providers have the right knowledge, experience as well as equipment that is required for installing your AC in order for it to work efficiently and effectively.
However, while you can find a slew of companies offering 24 hours AC repair and installation services, choosing the right air conditioning installation service is not as easy as it sounds.
Nonetheless, if you do proper research and ask the right questions, you can easily find the right air conditioning installation service. Read on to find out five questions to ask when choosing an ac installation service.
- How long have you been in business? When it comes to choosing an air conditioning installation service, make sure you ask their years of experience. Furthermore, make sure you choose an ac installation company that has years of experience under their belt. Furthermore, by hiring an experienced ac installation service, you can rest assured that your AC will be installed with the utmost care and perfection.
- Do you use sub-contractors? One of the major factors that you need to take into account when choosing an air conditioning installation company is making sure you find out whether they use sub-contractors. Generally, an air conditioning installation company that uses direct employees, under their own supervision is the best option. Furthermore, if the ac installation service uses subcontractors, ask them how they know they are qualified to do the job, how the work is supervised and who takes responsibility for the job and installation warranty.
- How much will your service cost me? Although the quality of services is the most important consideration, the cost of the service is a factor that needs to be considered as well. Not only should you compare their rates to their competitors, you should also find out exactly what services they will provide for the agreed-upon fee. Furthermore, this should be thoroughly explained in the contract agreement.
- Can you provide me with references? If you are still on the fence about hiring an air conditioning installation company, you can always ask them if they have references from previous clients. Make sure you get at least two references from the ac installation company and then go the extra step to verify them.
- Is your company insured? Without a doubt, a crucial factor that you need to take into consideration when choosing an air conditioning installation company is making sure you ask the service provider whether they are properly insured to perform your ac installation. Furthermore, with an insured air conditioning installation company, you have security against liability. Moreover, the insurance will cover any damage done to your house during the setting up of the systems.
While these were some of the questions you should ask when choosing an air conditioning installation service, there are many others, such as skill level, reviews and testimonials, qualification among many others.


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Girl Ghost Cookies with Cute Little Flowers
It's not too late to make some cute cookies for Halloween. You can make these girl ghost cookies in no time at all, even if you don't have the flowers! Okay, time to confess. I've been very busy this October and didn't get time to make all the cookies I had planned, but that's okay because I'm ahead for next year. The sad part about it is I didn't have cookies to share with the trick or treaters so I whipped up some super simple girl ghost cookies. I now have simple cookies to share and the kiddos will be happy.
Supply List for Girl Ghost Cookies:
Sugar Cookie Recipe
Half-a-Batch of Royal Icing Recipe
Cookie Cutter:
Any Ghost Cookie Cutter
Royal Icing Colors:
White Royal Icing
Turkey Lacer
Tipless decorating bag
4mm Black Edible Pearl Dragees
Royal Icing Flowers
If you don't have any flowers you don't have to use them, but you can make some now and use them on the cookies you make in the future. Here are a few links to some I've shared on the blog. If you find the time or if you ever have extra icing you can use it to make some flowers. Once they dry, store them in an airtight container away from the sun and they'll last a really, really long time.
How to Make a Simple Royal Icing Primrose Video
Edible Apple Blossom Flowers
Royal Icing Roses
How to Make a Pretty Royal Icing Daffodil
Ribbon Roses
Icing Daisy Tutorial
- Once you've baked your cookies let them cooled off and then outline and flood them with the white royal icing.
- Add the 4mm edible pearl dragees while the icing is wet.
- Use the turkey lacer to push the eyes into place.
- Now it's time to make a choice. Do you want a ghost with a flower on her head or do you want a ghost that could be a boy or a girl? You decide. If you want a simple ghost you can stop now and let the cookies dry completely. Don't forget to put them in front of a fan so they'll dry with a nice shine.
Girl Ghost Cookies
- If you want girl ghost cookies with a cute little flower on her heads then add the royal icing flower while the white icing is wet. Now let the cookies dry completely.
- Slip them in to treat bags and give them away tomorrow. If you're making these cookies tonight I feel for you. Been there, done that and I hope you get some sleep!
Bear hugs,


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Textile Society of America
Date of this Version
Textiles as Cultural Expressions: Proceedings of the 11th Biennial Symposium of the Textile Society of America, September 24–27, 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii
Copyright 2008 by the author.
An eighteenth-century book of woven samples can be considered as a seminal link between the production of raw materials in one cultural context and clothing or furnishing in another. In bringing images of such samples from Norwich to Hawaii for a twenty-first century conference on Textiles as Cultural Expressions I am also conscious of mapping an openended dialogue which engages the historical and the contemporary. This perspective is recognized by anthropologist Arjun Appadurai when he says that 'from a methodological point of view it is the things-in-motion that illuminate their human and social context.
Thus, although consideration of books and cards of samples from late eighteenth century Norwich (UK) form the material evidence informing this account, it is the notion of 'textilein- motion' that most appropriately highlights textile as cultural agency, enabling a fuller understanding of ways in which textile systems and visual semantics intersect with economic, social, political, technical, linguistic and personal interests. Cultural expression is as pertinent to the historian as it is to the material traces of the history that is studied, and as Appadurai and others demonstrate in The Social Life of Things, textiles are particularly potent as agents and signifiers of cultural formation. Perhaps it is as an agency of formation rather than as 'expression' that textile holds greatest sway.


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After completing his dental prerequisites at Brigham Young University, Dr. Francis earned his DDS degree at Creighton University in 1995.
In 2016, he was awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, a distinction held by only 7% of all dentists. In addition to his membership in the Academy of General Dentistry, he also is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of LDS Dentists.
He has participated in many dental humanitarian trips, in countries such as Nepal and Guatemala.
He and his wife Natalie reside in Mapleton. They have five children and two daughters-in-law.
Dr. Swenson completed his BS in Wildlife Biology from Brigham Young University. For dental school, he attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
After dental school, Dr. Swenson spent six years in the United States Army Dental Corps. The first two years were in a 2-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Fort Hood, Texas. His last 4 years were in Fort Irwin, California.
Doctor Swenson is a member of the American Board of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration, Utah Dental Association, and the Academy of LDS Dentists. Dr. Swenson is one of only a few dentists to be Board Certified by the American Board of General Dentistry and a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry.
In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors with his family riding horses, fishing, hiking, and skiing. Dr. Swenson and his wife Kelly reside in Salem and are the parents of three boys and one girl.
After completing his B.S. in Zoology at Brigham Young University, Dr. Marshall earned his DDS from the University of Maryland.
He is a member of the American Dental Association, Utah Dental Association, Academy of General Dentists, the International Dental Research Association and The Institute of Advanced Laser Dentistry.
In 2005 Dr. Marshall was published in the Journal of American Dentistry and General Dentistry after completing research in dental biomaterials studying bond strength and microleakage.
In 2007, Dr. Marshall was trained by the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry to perform the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP). He is among the first of a growing number of dentists in the country to provide this breakthrough laser treatment for treating periodontal disease.
Dr. Marshall graduated from Progressive Orthodontics in 2015, with Highest Honors, after completing two years of continuing education in orthodontics. In 2016, Dr. Marshall was awarded his fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, joining less than 7% of general dentists in achieving this honor.
He enjoys the outdoors and loves to surf and compete in the sport of triathlon.
Dr. Galbraith graduated from Ricks College then Idaho State University before attending dental school. He graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2002.
Following dental school, he moved to Jackson Hole and established a thriving cosmetic and general dentistry practice.
He has extensive experience in crowns, bridges, root canals, implants, and cosmetic dentistry. He also treats patients seeking TMD therapy, sleep apnea and snoring appliances, and all other general dentistry treatments.
Dr. Galbraith is passionate about his profession and continually strives to further his education and skills. Above all else, he values honesty, clear communication, and excellence in the quality of his dentistry.
Aaron and his wife, Holly, have six children: three boys and three girls.
Dr. Shaw earned her B.S. in Biology at Brigham Young University. She then attended Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona where she obtained her DMD graduating in the top one percent of her class.
Dr. Shaw is a member of the American Dental Association, Utah Dental Associate, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Academy of LDS Dentists.
Rachel is trained in Invisalign and loves the benefit that Invisalign can bring to her patients' oral health and smiles.
Rachel grew up in Vernal, Utah, and now resides in Springville, Utah, with her husband, Luke. They were recently married and are enjoying the first years of marriage together.
Both enjoy hiking, camping, cycling, and catching the latest movie. Rachel also enjoys coaching the Spanish Fork Las Chalitas (Drill Team). Dr. Shaw loves the joy that practicing dentistry brings to her and the patients she treats.
Dr. Matthew Ream earned his B.S. in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University. He earned his DDS degree from the University of Utah School of Dentistry, where he graduated at the top of his class.
While in dental school Dr. Ream served as class president, published neuroscience research, and participated in a dental humanitarian trip to Ecuador.
He is a member of the American Dental Association, Utah Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Ream is also fluent in Spanish.
He grew up in Southern California and lives in Mapleton with his wife, Kristen, and daughter, Hailey. In his free time, Dr. Ream loves to play racquetball and tennis, try new restaurants, and hike in Southern Utah. He enjoys writing music and playing the piano.
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Usually, we have unpleasant surprises when we are developing an AI system that must satisfactorily solve a family of problems. We start this system hopefully, and its results are very poor for unforeseen reasons. We have to analyze this setback in order to improve its performances.
However, I will present a rare situation where a pleasant surprise happened. Jean-Louis Laurière had started his thesis in 1971. His goal was to realize a general solver for combinatorial problems, called Alice. Jean-Louis defined a formalism for describing problems. When Alice received a problem defined in this formalism, it had to find its solutions.
Professor Marcel-Paul Schützenberger was a mathematician, specialized in combinatorics. He was also a very strong opponent of AI: for him, such researches were a waste of time because it was unrealistic to build programs as intelligent as ourselves. In 1975, he was studying a particular family of combinatorial problems (this family is described p.440 in Laurière's book, and p.407 in its French version). Therefore, he had to ask an excellent programmer to write a combinatorial program for solving only these problems. Naturally, writing a program requires some time, and the professor was losing patience.
Hearing that Jean-Louis was developing a general problem solver, and meeting him in a corridor at Jussieu, he challenged him to solve with Alice his problem, which he rapidly described. One hour later, he had his results! This was not a surprise for us: the undisputed interest of general systems is to give the solution of a problem as soon as it is described. On the other hand, professor Schützenberger was impressed, so much that he accepted to be a member of Jean-Louis' examining committee, in spite of his strong prejudices against our science.
For us, the surprise came later, when the programmer had completed his work. As everybody at this time, we thought that general systems were convenient, since one has not to wait the completion of a program for getting the solution of a particular problem. Nevertheless, we believed that these general systems were inefficient, a lot of computer time is wasted for finding a solution. It just happened that Alice was more efficient than the program specifically written for this family of problems. In some cases, Alice found the solutions of a particular problem in a few minutes, while the specific program was stopped after running two hours without finding anything.
Even after a pleasant surprise, work is not completed: we have to understand why it happened. The first reason is that, for each problem, some methods are obviously useful. Therefore, they are included in the specific program, and they are also added to the set of methods of the general system. As Alice has to solve a large variety of problems, Jean-Louis gave it many methods; it has an expertise for choosing among them the most appropriate one, depending on the present situation. It often happens that, for a particular problem, it surprises us by successfully using a method found useful for other problems. As it was not easy to see that it was useful for this problem, the author of the specific program did not include this powerful method in his program, while Alice correctly chose to use it.
Another reason for this surprise is that the programmer often defines an algorithm which does not take into account the numerical data. With different data, it may be better to consider first the first variable, or the last one, or the fifth one, etc. When the order for considering the variables is wrong, a program can waste a lot of time if the latest considered variable could immediately show a contradiction. Sometimes, Alice can also add new constraints that dramatically reduce the size of the search space. It automatically fits every situation that it meets while solving a problem. If the efficiency of a method strongly depends on the data, and if one meets a large variety of situations while solving the problem, the improvement may be considerable.
Of course, it is always possible to write a specific program as efficient as a general system, but sometimes they will be identical!


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Presented by "Ones to Watch," Vinyl Theater and Finish Ticket co-headlined a marvel at The Foundry, an extension of Philadelphia's The Fillmore Feb. 24. Ones to Watch is a blog of self-proclaimed "music geeks" highlighting the hottest emerging artists to the music scene. The blog details these up-and-coming artists, providing biographies, news, photos and more to readers of the site. The hope is to generate a buzz about these new musicians. The site puts together tours, grouping similar artists together to create a show for discovering new artists.
Though the show had two headliners, Vinyl Theater was the first to hit the stage. An indie-rock band from Milwaukee, Vinyl Theater has opened for the likes of Magic Man, MKTO and Smallpools. Keegan Calmes, the band's frontman, describes opening and headlining as two completely different entities. "When we do an opening set we like to have everything high energy with no lull in the show. When we're headlining, we like to have lots of dynamics to the show. There's literally an introduction to the show now, and there are three or four songs that are upbeat and then there's a lull for our slower songs, our older songs. We talk about the songs and then we revamp and there's this kind of climax to the show… we're back to high energy for the rest of the show," Calmes said.
Calmes description of the show was pretty on point, considering their song "If You Say So," an upbeat synth-heavy song, kicks off the setlist. Calmes says this was the first song the band ever published to SoundCloud, and it immediately started trending. "Every single song we put on from there on started trending, it was number one indie-rock. Every single one." The set continued with upbeat songs "Summer" and "Stay," all songs from their breathtaking debut LP "Electrogram."
The climax of the show started once kinetic song "Breaking Up My Bones," a song that peaked at number two at Sirius XM Alt Nation's influential Alt 18 countdown, was played after a lull to get the fans rowdy. Unfortunately, the show was on a Wednesday night and the venue wasn't as packed as it normally is, but the fans that committed to coming out in tornado-warnings on a weeknight seemed to be enjoying themselves, especially as "Breaking Up My Bones" played.
"I'm ready for new music, now more than ever," Calmes told The Triangle in an interview. The band graced their fans with new songs, about which Calmes shares, "I don't want to say [the new songs] are a little more edgy, because that's not who we are… [the new songs] are us, they're true, they're genuine. The messages of the song are a bit more personal, so they come off a bit darker." Fans seemed to enjoy the music and were singing along by the final chorus. Calmes loved this, as he began climbing the set, hanging from support beams and pouring his heart and soul into the show. "There's an ebb and flow to every show," says Calmes. "We're not there to play singles. We're there to put on a show. We pride ourselves on our live show… to captivate you," he continued.
During the course of show, the band announced they will be releasing a follow up album to "Electrogram" this summer. "This new record is a departure," Calmes said. "We're not leaving any new songs behind. We lost a band member, it's just the three of us (Calmes, Chris Senner, Nick Cesarz) now, so we're going to push forward with these songs. The record will explain it all, it has to do with the whole message of the record. We've been writing outside of the box big time." Calmes also said that the next album has taken a lot of work. ""Perfect isn't good. Perfect sounds safe. That's what we're getting away from."
Vinyl Theater finished with their song "Gold."
After Vinyl Theater, Finish Ticket had a minor set change and took the stage. Vinyl Theater definitely got the crowd amped up and ready for Finish Ticket, which Ones To Watch compares to bands such as Fall Out Boy and Bastille. Finish Ticket recently finished touring as an opener with Twenty One Pilots during their sold out "Blurryface" tour. The band recently released a new EP, "When Night Becomes Day," that they didn't have much time to rehearse live and play on the "Blurryface" tour. "We didn't have any of the gear in time for [that] tour. We actually had to wing it and play some old stuff. It was a nightmare. Horrible timing. We finally got it all together," singer Brendan Hoye said.
The San Francisco-area band didn't play a very long set, but it was highlighted by their title track off of the new EP, a cover of "When You Were Young" by The Killers and classics off of their debut LP "Tears You Apart." The cover song sounded perfect, almost as if it was The Killers themselves playing it. The band did the song justice.
A lull in the show came when the band played "Catch You On My Way Out," a slow, powerful love-ballad off of their LP. "We don't do many love songs," Hoye said. "I wrote a version of it in college… it never went anywhere, but I kept that chorus because I loved it. When we left college to pursue music as a career, we started jamming and all these pieces just came together. It was crazy. This chorus I wrote in college, a verse I had written a week before and this riff we played right there. It all came together," Hoye continued.
Several songs later, the band played their arguably most popular song "Color," as the lights on stage changed from red, to green, to every color in between, fitting for the song's title. The band played their older songs "Tranquilize" and "Bring The Rain" before announcing that was the end of the show. Hoye said the band would have a "quick band meeting" and maybe come back out. The crowd roared and of course the band couldn't let down their fans, starting and ending their encore with "Doctor," a fan favorite from their only album.
All in all, the Ones To Watch blog pieced together an awesome show, linking the indie-electro sounds of Vinyl Theater with the passionate indie-rock sounds of Finish Ticket. Both of these bands are unique in their own way; the blog found a great way to match them up and send them on a nationwide tour.


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Named after a small village known for its specialization of dyeing with indigo, Tensira's designs and crafts originate from the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. This beautiful item is made by hand from 100% hand-spun, hand-woven, and hand-dyed cotton in their workshops. They are filled with the soft, airy, hand-shelled fibers of the indigenous Kapok tree. Some variations in fabric color will be present. The Kapok fiber filling is very soft and sometimes makes a pleasant crunchy sound.
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Living Room Inspirations and Ideas by Boca do Lobo – Famous luxury brand Boca do Lobo has a strong fixation in presenting strong, creative and unique pieces to a worldwide clientele. That's why they sit at the top of the Design Industry, but their love for craftsmanship, design and bespoke has several interpretations in their several luxury collections. In some of their pieces we can find a love for the extravagant design and in others, we find their love for a reinterpretation of the past through technology and contemporary practice.
But the truth is that each piece has a unique and timeless character, revealing an attention to the smallest details and an inspiring love for design and craftsmanship. So today we decided to showcase 6 stunning, unique and elegant products that will revamp your living room décor and that can provide a unique and luxury space for you and your family and guests.
Odette Sofa
Inspired by the Swan Lake Op. 20, ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Odette Sofa tells the story of a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse. The sweeping silhouette is accentuated with a polished brass structure and an asymmetric back offers a sophisticated design and timeless appeal for your living room inspirations.
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Supernova Chandelier
Supernova Chandelier was born from the cataclysmic explosion of a massive star. The instant of a bright starburst that was suspended into a fascinating lighting design. An explosion of luxury and craftsmanship lighting design that will steal the attention of any room and give you living room inspirations.
Lapiaz Oval Center Table
The rock formation Lapiaz inspired this unique coffee table. In case you don't know, Lapiaz is the French word used to name the typical karst formations produced by surface dissolution of limestone or dolomite rocks. It can also be caused by freezing and thawing in cold climates. Based on the same aesthetic that created a legacy, the Lapiaz Oval Center Table takes exceptional craftsmanship and design to a new realm. A great piece to shake your living room inspirations.
Angra Sideboard
This stunning and exceptional sideboard offers a tribute to the historical city of "Angra do Heroismo" in Azores, Portugal. The seductive and elegant sideboard, its outstanding in its shape and curved design, offering a tactile focus to the exquisite marble top and hopefully will give you living room inspirations.
The mesmerizing L'Chandelier is a dreamy, elegant and luxurious lightning piece, incomparable and impressive as the romantic Champs-Élysées avenue, frequently described "la plus belle avenue du monde"/ "the world's most beautiful avenue". This luxurious symbol of Paris transformed into this beautiful handcrafted, polished brass Chandelier. L'Chandelier's marvelous dancing shape was realized through the antique technique (Repoussé) used widely with gold and silver for fine detailed work, during 3rd century BC.
Imperfectio Sofa
As expected by its name, the Imperfectio Sofa is the expression of imperfect aesthetic, the appeal of that which is authentic art that is truer to life. Imperfectio Sofa praises artisanal work as the ultimate form of art that is quite intentionally imperfect.
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Perks are special status conditions that help characters in battle in different ways. For example, 'Determined' make stances remain in effect longer while 'Kinship' increases the effectiveness of healing Vantages.
A Broad Range of Emotions
There are about 22 different Perks characters can get that make them feel 'Spry', 'Resilient', even 'Incombustible'! And perks are typically given from interactions with other characters or from the food characters eat.
A Smorgasbord of Culinary Delights
Food can be purchased in many restaurants in Bronco County, but it now can also be stored in the inventory and eaten later. Different restaurants offer a diverse menu based on their local cultures. So you can find traditional food like Corn Bread and Succotash served up in Swellsville, while exotic treats such as Honey Roasted Peanuts and Chili Cheese Fries can be found at the circus. What food do you think is served in rundown Cyprus Flats or the Chepakwik Village? There are over 40 things to eat!
Picky Eaters
But Kid, Moon, Doc and Rosy each have their own taste preferences. Kid prefers savory food but dislikes spicy food. While Rosy likes spicy flavors but hates sour food. The effectiveness of the Perk is determined by how much the character likes the food!
Perks offer another way to customize and strengthen your party. And while characters start out with only three slots for Perks, there is a way to increase this number that I will talk about later in the countdown!
We talked a little about how restaurants give personality to various towns in Bronco Counties, tomorrow I'll introduce you to some of the residents.


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Building a Culture of Analytics on Campus: Leveraging Data in Higher Education
In a time when data-driven decision-making is expanding on university campuses, administrative needs and business systems are constantly shifting. University leaders and educators contend with managing student success and improving graduation rates, advancing research, attracting donors,and cultivating fiscal responsibility with greater transparency.
As a result of changing priorities from the institution, IT teams often struggle to balance the increasing demands for information with the need for data governance. That's why a culture of self-service analytics starts with a scalable, secure data infrastructure. With this foundation, educators and administrators can explore their own data without the risk—paving the way for further collaboration and innovation.


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Attach the Stork Plate to the bottom of a Phantom Drone (we are currently in development of a universal model!)
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Storkplate is a product designed for drone enthusiasts, by drone enthusiasts. We worked hard to develop a simple solution to one area that we felt was missing from the drone experience. We started with one drone, but we haven't stopped, and we are continuing to develop models to work with any and all makes of drone, with the drive and wherewithal to constantly update and improve your deliveries.
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Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > Just Your Average Non-groupie [5]
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Just a dream? Or a memory. Implied underage sex.
Just Your Average Non-groupie [5]
(#) SafeFromRobotsDAMN 2007-02-12wow, that was really good!!! V. powerful!
.........so many questions though....which means updates???????
poor Willow :(
Matt would make stalkers go away....realises that sounded childish
I've rated this moving cos it was :)
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You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time. – Abraham Lincoln
I don't feel so good.
The United States Congress stuck their middle finger into the eye of a majority of the American people when they voted to enact a radical government takeover of our healthcare system – despite the fact that 87% of people with private insurance and 82% of people on Medicare rated the quality of their health care as excellent or good.
I was one of those 87% and, yeah, I'm pissed off.
I'm pissed off because too many people in Congress – and the US for that matter – are gravely mistaken when they argue that health care is an American right.
I'm pissed off because those same people fail to understand that the Declaration of Independence affirms that the only rights bestowed to us by our Creator are the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Or that those rights merely give us the right to work for what we want – not to be given anything we want without effort.
I'm pissed off because this bill was cobbled together with enough slimy backroom deals to make Rod Blagojevich wince.
I'm pissed off because my kids' standard of living will be greatly diminished for all of their adult lives as they are forced to pay for yet another massive social entitlement program that will expand the already massive power and size of our bloated Federal government bureaucracy.
But more than anything else, I am pissed at Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and Barack Obama.
Let me tell you why.
Promises, Promises
When they were first introduced to America, Social Security (in 1934) and Medicare (in 1965) started out small and full of promises too – but now they are essentially bankrupt. To keep those once-modest entitlement programs whole America now needs to come up with over $107 trillion – and that number continues to balloon.
We may be the largest economy in the world, but our GDP is currently only $14 trillion, which really isn't big enough to put much of a dent in those unfunded obligations.
Despite those facts, our dear leaders said they passed this massive entitlement program into law because it will actually make things better – not just for those who are currently uninsured, but for all of us.
In exchange for nationalizing 17% of our GDP and putting the government in control of our health care, President Obama and his followers tell us that the new law will add 32 million people to the rolls of the insured (whether they want to pay for it or not – under penalty of imprisonment), improve quality of service for everyone, lower prescription drug costs, and eliminate exclusions for people with pre-existing conditions.
Best of all, this new law is going to do all this while simultaneously reducing premiums: by 14 to 20 percent for individuals and small businesses, and $3000 for employers who provide coverage (which will mean raises, naturally, for all us trampled-upon employees.)
But Wait, There's More!
And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, check this out: Based upon assumptions provided by the bill's sponsors, the CBO estimated that our new government-run health care bureaucracy is also going to reduce healthcare costs by $140 billion over 10 years and $1.2 trillion over 20 years!
I know.
And although Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid drew the line when it came to throwing in a free set of Ginsu steak knives for every American, we still get all this for the unbelievably low price of only $950 billion!
Plus a small shipping and handling fee, of course.
Oh, and don't be silly – there is no need to fear rationing of services, despite the lower costs and increased patient loads.
The truth is, our dear leaders are liars. They are giving us nothing more than another worthless Utopian promise.
The government does nothing efficiently – unless you consider increasing the number of people on their payroll. The government can't run our schools or the Department of Motor Vehicles competently, and yet we expect them to deliver everything they've promised with respect to something infinitely more complex such as health care?
Who is fooling whom here?
After all, if this law is so great why is it that most of its provisions don't take effect until after the 2012 elections?
Change and Hope
Change is what you wanted America, and now change is what you're going to get.
You can continue to hope that President Obama's promises will end up being exactly as advertised.
You can believe that this feel-good entitlement program will somehow, some way, manage to stay under $1 trillion and that your taxes won't have to go up. You can trust that there will be no health care rationing, no delays for basic services and, worst of all, no two-bit government bureaucrats who will be forced to make decisions regarding what health care treatments you can and can not have.
You can also continue to tell yourself that this is going to be the greatest thing since sliced bread despite all the evidence to the contrary.
But you and I both know that to do so means you'd only be fooling yourself.