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Dependable Personal Injury Lawyers for Sarasota and Bradenton
A devastating car crash. A painful slip/trip and fall. A harmful medical error.
These types of traumatic, life-changing accidents happen every day in Florida, despite our best efforts to avoid them. At Luhrsen Law, we know that even the most responsible, cautious behavior cannot completely eliminate the chance of an unforeseen injury.
When you or someone you care about has suffered a distressing injury of this nature, your life can be impacted in a serious way. Not only will you suddenly be faced with the challenge of recovering your physical and emotional well-being, you may be slammed with costly medical bills and repair fees as well. During this upsetting time, it's likely that the last thing on your mind is getting legal representation.
However, top legal representation may be the very thing you and your family needs in this situation. As a victim of injury, you and your family may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and overall pain and suffering. That's why enlisting the aid of a skilled Sarasota attorney with experience in Florida personal injury cases is essential—an experienced attorney can help you ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Luhrsen Law is a small, family-oriented local law firm, staffed by a team of dedicated and passionate attorneys. Jeffrey A. Luhrsen and his team have represented countless Floridians across Sarasota, Bradenton and beyond, and can confidently point to a proven track record of success. Pulling from years of experience and expertise, Jeffrey Luhrsen and his team will fight for your rights with both persistence and compassion, ensuring you receive a fair settlement.
A Florida Personal Injury Firm that Is a Cut above the Rest
If you live in Florida, you are probably bombarded with ads for personal injury lawyers everywhere you turn—on the television, on the radio, and on billboards. With so many different options, how do you know which attorney you can trust? Unfortunately, not all law firms are created equal—many personal injury lawyers are after the pay cut and rely on staff to handle most cases.
At Luhrsen Law, we value compassion above compensation, ideals over victory, and respect above riches. Our firm believes that every client should be treated like family, and that family comes before all else. At Luhrsen Law, we combine the resources and expertise of a large firm with the compassion and caring of a small firm. When you join the Luhrsen Law family, you'll have the support of a dedicated and skilled attorney every step of the way as you navigate your personal injury case.
Don't Let Florida Insurance Companies Take Advantage
Rather than seeking the aid of a personal injury lawyer, many injured individuals attempt to collect settlements from insurance companies on their own. More often than not, this is a mistake. When a victim does not have legal representation, insurers will often try to take advantage of the situation in an attempt to save their company money. In such cases, victims and their families can receive a meager settlement, insufficient for covering even the most basic medical expenses.
Jeffrey Luhrsen and his team at Luhrsen Law have years of experience working with insurance companies and strive to employ the right strategies and resources in order to secure you the maximum settlement to which you are entitled. They will handle the insurance companies, paperwork, and other details, so you can devote your efforts to recovery and reorganizing your life.
Experienced Legal Representation for All Areas of Personal Injury Law
There are many reasons for pursuing a personal injury case in Florida. Some of the most common personal injury cases include:
Motor vehicle accidents. This could include car, truck, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents.
DUI crashes and victims' rights. When a driver's intoxication leads to a crash, it's more than just an accident. By choosing to drink and drive, a driver is intentionally choosing to put lives in danger, and should be held accountable for their hugely destructive decision.
Texting while driving and other distracted driving accidents. Distracted driving accidents occur when a driver's focus is diverted by technology or other types of distractions, such as smoking, eating, or looking at something happening outside the car. This dangerous behavior has become increasingly common in Florida, which is why Jeff Luhrsen and his team at Luhrsen Law launched their iPromise campaign—a campaign dedicated to encouraging teens and their parents and all of us not to text and drive.
Pedestrian accidents. These types of accidents often involve pedestrians or bicyclists who have been hit by heavy motor vehicles. In many cases, victims of pedestrian accidents sustain serious and even fatal injuries.
Liquor liability incidents. Liquor liability incidents typically occur when adults wrongfully provide minors with liquor, whether at a house party or bar. This can have destructive consequences, particularly if the teen gets behind the wheel. In other situations, a bar or restaurant that overserves a patron known to have an alcohol problem can be responsible for a drunk driving crash that the patron subsequently causes.
Bad faith insurance claims. This refers to a situation when an insurance company unfairly and illegally denies your claim. In such cases, an attorney can investigate the situation and ensure the settlement you deserve is delivered.
Cemetery desecration. Cemetery desecration occurs when the remains of a deceased person are mishandled or abused by someone you entrusted with their care. This could involve burying the body in the wrong place, overselling plots, or damaging graves.
Negligent security. If you or someone you care about is attacked on another person's or business's property, the proper owner may be considered to be partially responsible and as such can be charged with negligent security.
Serious personal injury. Arguably, all personal injury cases are serious. However, when an accident threatens to do permanent damage to your wellbeing, life, or family's financial standing, it's especially important to seek legal help.
Wrongful death. Wrongful death refers to a death caused by the negligent or reckless act of another individual or organization. While no form of monetary compensation can amend this tragic type of loss, seeking just settlement can help with financial implications and ensure justice is served, which can prevent future accidents of a similar nature.
Regardless of the type of accident you have suffered, it's in the best interest of you and your family to seek representation. Jeffrey Luhrsen and his staff can provide you with the guidance, counsel, support, and legal services you need to make sure your rights are protected and your compensation is just.
Committed to Protecting the Southwest and Central Florida Community
Distracted driving has become alarmingly prevalent in Florida and the country as a whole, with an average of 660,000 Americans using their cell phones while driving at any moment during the day. As distracted driving becomes increasingly common, there have been more and more reported incidents of serious and often fatal accidents caused by this type of behavior. Young drivers, in particular, have been the purveyors and victims of distracted driving, since they are generally less experienced drivers and tend to use technology more frequently.
In response to this pressing issue, Luhrsen Law has launched a campaign to promote safe driving practices in Bradenton, Sarasota, and beyond—the iPromise campaign. During the first months of the campaign, we encouraged teens and their parents to take the iPromise pledge not to text and drive, providing incentive to do so by holding a scholarship contest where contestants had the opportunity to win $1,000 towards their education. So far, our campaign has been a great success, with hundreds of teens and their families taking the pledge and making the commitment not to text and drive.
Jeffrey Luhrsen—Your Most Powerful and Compassionate Ally in Florida Personal Injury Court
If you or your family has suffered injury due to another's negligence, you only have a brief window of time to pursue justice. Florida sets a limit on the amount of time that can pass before you file a personal injury lawsuit. If you don't file your case in time, a court can refuse to even hear it.
Time is of the essence—consult with Jeffrey Luhrsen or one of his experienced team members at Luhrsen Law. Whether you live in Sarasota, Bradenton, or the surrounding area, a Luhrsen Law attorney can be your most powerful and compassionate ally in Florida personal injury court.
When you contact Luhrsen Law, one of our personal injury lawyers can schedule an initial consultation with you, free of charge, to evaluate your case. To learn more about how a personal injury lawyer can help you, call 1.866.957.4878 (HURT) or, in Sarasota, call 941.957.4878. You can also fill out our straightforward online form to receive a prompt response from an injury attorney. Get the help you and your family needs—contact Luhrsen Law today.


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Enucleation Surgery - Removal of the Eye
Ocular Prostheses Can Offer an Excellent Cosmetic Result
This is a patient (looking forward) who has completed cosmetic rehabilitation 8 weeks after enucleation surgery.
Written by Paul T. Finger, MD
Enucleation is removal of the eye. It is a form of treatment that allows your eye-cancer specialist to remove the tumor from your body. Unfortunately, when the eye is removed there is no chance that vision can be restored. Fortunately, most patients can see with their fellow eye, almost all patients are able to do all the things they used to do (before losing their eye) and with ocular prosthetics people are typically happy with how they appear.
The most well organized studies of enucleation surgery were performed as part of the Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study (COMS). The COMS medium-sized choroidal melanoma trial found no survival benefit to eye removal. That is, for similarly sized choroidal melanomas, survival was the statistically equivalent whether patients were treated with an iodine-125 plaque therapy or removal of the eye. In the second COMS arm, the large tumor study, researchers found no benefit from pre-enucleation external beam radiation therapy.
Currently, enucleation is most commonly used to remove eyes with extra large-sized tumors, large tumor-bearing eyes with little or no vision and those with severe glaucoma. However, in 2012, the vast majority of choroidal melanomas diagnosed in developed countries can be treated with eye and vision sparing radiation techniques (plaque and proton beam). Most patients prefer to keep their eye even if vision is severely limited.
If you are young and/or healthy you may want to have your surgery as an out-patient. Some patients stay in the hospital for at least one night after surgery. Since your surgery will be performed under general anesthesia, you will not feel or see anything until you wake up. Ask your eye-cancer specialist to give extra local orbital anesthesia at the end of your surgery. Then you will have the least pain possible when you wake up in the recovery room. Most patients have a headache for 24-36 hours after surgery which goes away with two regular Tylenol every 4 hours. Many patients are concerned that the loss of the eye may hurt. But the eye is surrounded by bones, therefore it is much easier to tolerate removal of an eye as compared to loss of a lung or kidney.
Within 6 weeks of surgery, patients can be fitted with a temporary ocular prosthesis (plastic-eye). We typically place a temporary prosthesis at the time of bandage removal. Thus, patients do not have to walk around without a temporary prosthetic eye. However, 6 weeks later patients typically start their ocular prosthesis fitting for a more permanent prosthesis. After a final prosthetic fitting 90% of our patients are happy with the way they look, and 80% say others can't even tell they are monocular. It will take some time to adjust to using one eye, but most patients learn to compensate during the first year after surgery.
Side effects/complications
When an eye is removed, the patient loses all vision and the cosmetic use of the globe.
Reported complications include hemorrhage, infection and extrusion of the implant. In our review of Enucleation published in the Survey of Ophthalmology, we found that integrated implants were more likely to get infected or extrude. However, these complications are becoming less common and integrated implants offer less orbital migration and better cosmesis.
Post-operative hemorrhage is both rare and uncomfortable. Most patients who experience a significant post-enucleation orbital hemorrhage are either on blood thinners (e.g coumadin, plavix, heparin or aspirin) or are known to have a bleeding disorder. Such hemorrhages can be painful, but intervention is rarely helpful. Patients are typically treated with analgesic medications (pain-killers).
Orbital Infections are also rare, but are more common with integrated orbital implants. Most secondary orbital infections can be managed with antibiotics, covering or surgical removal of the orbital implant.
Implant extrusions can be managed by surgical replacement of the orbital implant.
Post treatment care
After your surgery you will have a pressure bandage over your eye. In our center, we ask patient to leave it in place for 5-days. On the 5th day, we remove the bandage and typically place a temporary prosthesis (plastic eye). In addition, we ask patients to take a topical antibiotic and steroid daily for up to a month. This helps the wound heal more safely and quickly.
After the patch has been removed, you may tear and the tears may contain a little blood. This is normal. You should gently wash the outside of your eyelid with a warm, clean, soapy wash cloth. Don't let matter accumulate to form crust on your eyelids. During this time you should not rub your eyelids or run the shower on your operated eye for at least 10 days after surgery.
Returning to Work:
You will be able to return to normal activity soon after surgery. The orbit should heal quickly and you should be able to return to school or work within 2 to 6 weeks. You should not lift more than 10 pounds, strain, or rub your eye for at least 14 days after surgery. The enucleation patient should also not take aspirin or other blood thinners unless your internist says it is required. You will need to be examined at 5-7 days, 1 month and every 6 months after surgery. This is because there is an extremely small chance the tumor will regrow behind your prosthesis.
Follow up:
We recommend that you return for a complete ophthalmic oncology exam at least on a yearly basis. You should also have twice-yearly medical check-ups by your family doctor, internist, or medical or pediatric oncologist. Copies of your laboratory evaluations should be forwarded to your eye-cancer specialist's office so they can be checked for metastatic disease. The law may require that you request this information in writing from your doctor.
After enucleation you will be a patient for the rest of your life. You must be followed by an eye-care specialist and may need a medical oncologist. You may want to take this into account in choosing your doctors and their location.
For additional information and support we suggest you read the book "A Singular View" by Frank Brady. It will help in your transition. This book was written by an airplane pilot who lost one eye.
A Review of Enucleation
By Moshfeghi DM, Moshfeghi AA, Finger PT.
Survey of Ophthalmology 2000:44:277-301


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I recently just got my RolePlay Clan into using the VVT software and since I am the only one in the Clan who knows how to make maps and has Photoshop they want me to make some maps for it.
So. What are you looking to do? You need advice on formats, resolution and such for VTTs or on actually making the map?
Making the map! I need all the tips I can get! Please, and, thank you!
Generally, you make the map like you make any RPG map but keep lite on the moveable bits. So no monsters, no characters, dont draw anything on the map the players might want to move about. Then you import the map as a base layer and put all the stuff you can move on top of it. So doors that can be opened, chests, items they pick up, plus all the monsters are icons/tokens that you add. Generally a VTT map does not have a grid on it and you let the VTT app put one on for you.
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A handful of school superintendents are jumping on board a proposal to change the way the state distributes money to school districts.
They're for S.B. 16, sponsored by State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), which adjusts the funding formula to take into account not only the level of poverty in a school district, but also the amount of taxable property wealth, or lack thereof.
"We don't believe that children in this state should be penalized due to their ZIP code, and we believe that's what's been happening, and we believe that this bill and this formula will help fix that," David Lett, the superintendent in Pana, said at a news conference in the Capitol with a dozen other superintendents.
The superintendents are also against proration, which is what happens because the state funds only 89 percent of the foundation level. The districts that rely the most on state aid end up hurting the most when state funding is short of the level recommended by the Education Funding Advisory Board; this bill also aims to fix that.


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Kailyn Lowry's Husband Javi Marroquin Wears Lincoln in a Baby Sling (PHOTO)
Can we please take a collective break from praying for Justin Bieber to talk about how lucky Teen Mom 2's Kailyn Lowry is? This reality star hasn't always led an easy life, but things have been looking up ever since she met her husband, Javi Marroquin. Kailyn's man is pretty much perfection.
He's even more faithful than a labrador retriever, he's handsome, and — oh yeah — he's protecting our country with the U.S. Air Force. No wonder Kailyn wants to have a bunch of babies with him!
And speaking of, Kailyn and Javi welcomed their first child together last November. This happy couples' son, Lincoln Marshall Marroquin, is absolutely adorable and flawless, and his existence has cemented Javi's spot as Teen Mom 2's resident Prince Charming. Not only is this hunk an amazing husband, he's a great step-dad to Kailyn's son, Isaac, and he's the most hands-on father ever.
Need proof? Check out this picture of Javi wandering around a grocery store with Lil' Linc strapped to his chest. It isn't every day you see a dad carrying around his infant in a baby carrier, and it's so sweet that Javi gave Kailyn a much-deserved break from babysitting to haul around Linc.
Best. Dad. Ever!
Are you impressed by Javi's parenting skills? Considering the type of men were used to on Teen Mom 2 (looking at you, Andrew Lewis), Javi is a breath of fresh air.


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The Cargo Plane is a large airplane in Grand Theft Auto V.
The Cargo Plane is a very large jet based on the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. The plane can be seen in the GTA V's second trailer where Trevor drives a truck out of the plane's rear cargo door. The Cargo Plane is flown by Trevor in the mission Minor Turbulence (from which the aforementioned trailer scene is derived). At this time. it is unknown if this plane is obtainable outside of the mission.
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- Andromada - A similar cargo plane in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.


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Talking to Your Doctor About Sickle Cell Disease
You have a unique medical history. It is essential to talk with your doctor about your personal risk factors and/or experience with sickle cell disease. By talking openly and regularly with your doctor, you can take an active role in your care.
General Tips for Gathering Information
Here are some tips that will make it easier for you to talk to your doctor:
- Bring someone else with you. It helps to have another person hear what is said and think of questions to ask.
- Write your questions ahead of time, so you don't forget them.
- Write down the answers you get, and make sure you understand what you are hearing. Ask for clarification, if necessary.
- Don't be afraid to ask your questions or ask where you can find more information about what you are discussing. You have a right to know.
Specific Questions to Ask Your Doctor
About the Risk of Developing Sickle Cell Disease
- Am I a carrier for sickle cell disease?
- Do I have sickle cell disease?
- What are the chances that my children will have sickle cell disease?
About Sickle Cell Disease
- What is the usual progression of the disease?
- What should I do to avoid infections?
- How will I know if I've developed an infection?
- What symptoms should alert me to see my doctor?
- What should I do if I have to travel by plane?
About Treatment Options
- What treatments will help me avoid sickle cell crises?
- What treatments will help me avoid other complications from sickle cell disease?
- Should I be getting periodic doppler ultrasound screening to prevent stroke?
- Will I need blood transfusions?
- Am I a candidate for a bone marrow transplant?
- Do you recommend a bone marrow transplant?
About Lifestyle Changes
- What can I do to reduce the chances of complications from sickle cell disease?
- What can I do to avoid sickle cell crises?
- What exercise can I do that won't put me at greater risk for sickle cell crises?
- Can you refer me to a dietitian so I can learn how to eat nutritiously?
- How much sleep should I get each night?
About Your Outlook
- Are there any clinical trials that I could participate in? Do you recommend any?
- Might I be a candidate for a bone marrow transplant in the future?
Owusu-Ofori S, Riddington C. Splenectomy versus conservative management for acute sequestration crises in people with sickle cell disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(4):CD003425.
Sickle cell disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated June 6, 2013. Accessed July 1, 2013.
Sickle cell disease. Nemours' KidsHealth.org website. Available at: http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/sickle%5Fcell%5Fanemia.html. Updated September 2012. Accessed July 1, 2013.
Sickle cell disease (SCD). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklecell/index.html. Updated September 27, 2012. Accessed July 1, 2013.
What is sickle cell anemia? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sca/. Updated September 28, 2012. Accessed July 1, 2013.
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Criminal Law
Criminal Law Questions? Ask a Criminal Lawyer.
Simple Assualt and Harassment
Harassment and simple assualt
a. In all cases, except as herein provided, wherein a person has been arrested or held to answer for a crime, disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense or municipal ordinance violation under the laws of this State or of any governmental entity thereof and against whom proceedings were dismissed, or who was acquitted, or who was discharged without a conviction or finding of guilt, may at any time following the disposition of proceedings, present a duly verified petition as provided in section 2C:52-7 to the Superior Court in the county in which the disposition occurred praying that records of such arrest and all records and information pertaining thereto be expunged.
So, there is a waiting period of 5 years for disorderly persons convictions such as possession for marijuana, simple assault and harassment which you are beyond.
Up to 3 disorderly persons convictions can be expunged. However, you must not have ever been convicted of a prior or subsequent crime.
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Safety for Infants and Toddlers
Parents, grandparents, and child care providers can watch these programs to learn more about children's common health problems.
Kentucky child care providers can register to watch these call-ins for credit. For more information call 1-800-432-0951 ext. 7278. To purchase videotapes call 1-800-945-9167.Safety
Unintentional injury is the number one cause of death for young children. Most of these injuries can be prevented.


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Bolivia's Law of Mother Earth's Rights
The Plurinational State of Bolivia has passed the Law of Mother's Earth Rights on December 7th. This Law had to be presented in Cancun with the aim of strengthening Bolivia's position in climate change negotiations. However, it seems that the Bolivian President Evo Morales did not have the opportunity to deliver it in the COP16.
Although we don't believe that humans can give rights to the planet, it reflects the cosmic vision of some indigenous peoples for which the planet is a living system that deserves respect and care. This Law is important for environmental ends because it can be used by environmentalists to demand better environmental policies from the government, particularly for halting the highly damaging projects that the government is carrying on, the increasing rates of deforestation, loss of biodiversity and land degradation.
In our opinion the most important provision of this Law is the creation of the Mother's Earth ombudsman. The idea of an Environmental Ombudsman was included in PRODENA's proposal for the new Constitution. However this proposition did not got enough support by the Constitutional Assembly.
The new ombudsman has the mission of taking care of the rights of the Mother Earth, and for their promotion, dissemination and enforcement. This is a very positive step forward because it creates the possibility to advocate and defend environmental issues in a more effective way, in a country where environmental conflicts are rising, environmental justice doesn't exist and the judiciary system is totally controlled by the executive power.
Attached is the Spanish version of this Law.
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This seems like a real step in the right direction. Let us know how the position of the Ombudsman turns out. We may be able to share the experience of other countries which have tried this model based on our research.
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Lexington, Virginia • January 14, 2009
John A. Allison IV, chairman of the Board of Directors for BB&T Corporation and former CEO, will be the Williams School Executive-In-Residence at Washington and Lee University and will give a speech on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 4:30 p.m. in Huntley Hall, room 327.
The title of Allison's talk is "Principled Leadership." The talk is free and open to the public.
Allison, a member of BB&T's executive and risk management committee in Lewisville, N. C., is a board member of the Wake Forest University Medical Center, the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism. He also is a member of the American Bankers Association and the Financial Services Roundtable.
Allison earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from Duke University. He holds honorary doctorates from East Carolina University, Mount Olive College, Clemson University and Marymount University. He is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University.


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Rick VanSant, President and CEO of UV Pure Technologies, discusses UV Pure's distributed treatment solutions and the trend from large centralized treatment facilities to smaller, less complex ones.
The following is an excerpt from a Q&A with Water Online Radio. Click on the Radio Player above to hear the full interview.
Water Online Radio: What does UV Pure Technologies do?
Rick: We make differentiated and advantaged UV purification systems that use UV energy to disinfect water, whether it's drinking or waste water, or rain water reuse. Our systems are for applications up to about a million gallons a day.
We focus on what would be considered smaller applications in this crowd like schools, hospitals, small communities, and some unique applications like aerospace where we're the disinfection technology for water brought onboard all the new Boeing 787 dream liners.
Water Online Radio: What changes have you seen in the market over the last five years?
Rick: There are probably three major trends that we observe in the industry. Fortunately they're all positive for UV Pure Technologies. But one is clearly a move away from traditional chemical disinfection, usually chlorine or chlorine like chemical, to non-chemical disinfection. A because it's more efficient and effective, and B because it doesn't carry the risk of creating carcinogens.
So that means that the beneficiaries of those trends would be membrane systems and UV systems, that don't create any risk associated with their processes, and are more effective. So that's one, chemicals to non-chemicals.
Number two, and it really goes to your question, is a move globally away from the huge centralized facilities that cost so much and are so complex, and take hundreds of miles of piping and infrastructure to either bring wastewater to or move treated drinking water away from, to decentralized treatment. So smaller, less expensive, less complex, treatment centers that are further and further dispersed in markets, whether it's developed or developing.
What goes along with that is the third trend, which is really a move to remote management. Smarter technology that can be remotely managed via computers and by exception rather than having outriders jump in vehicles and drive all over.
Water Online Radio: You indicated that UV Pure Technologies was poised nicely to ride those trends. Talk about that in a little more depth.
Rick: Well we treat small applications. Up to a million gallons a day. We work with the companies that are focusing on, what I call, distributed treatment. So the smaller applications, whether it's part of a water or a waste water treatment process, closer to where it's used, or closer to where the waste is created.
Our systems use multiple sensors so we're able to completely diagnose what's happening with the treatment of water, and the disinfection, the reduction, or deactivation of pathogens, and make that information available via a web enabled Wi-Fi environment.
Clearly we're not adding chemicals to water. We're in fact pretty much environmentally neutral. We don't put anything in; don't take anything out, so UV is a green technology, if you will.
Water Online Radio: I'm curious about this trend you mentioned -- the move to more decentralized, smaller plants, away from the huge water treatment plants, and the financial implications of that. A simple minded review would suggest building bigger would be less expensive. It's not that simple, I understand, so enlighten me a little.
Rick: There are lots of ways that you would measure expense in water treatment. One of them is the relationship between where the value is at and how much of that value is actually accretive to users.
Take a great big central drinking water plant, for example, where you've got a huge capital infrastructure; pipes and the plant itself, and you're adding all of the value and taking roughly a third of the energy that typically municipalities use to treat that water, and then you're pushing it through pipes that leak.
At the end of the day, a very low percentage of water is used to actually drink. A higher percentage, but still small, is used for other purposes, having been treated.
So it's a very inefficient approach to adding value at a central point, and then pushing it through a pipe system that may or may not be efficient, and an end use that is probably one percent drinking water and the rest you use for cooking, or other purposes like watering lawns or whatever, but it really doesn't need to be treated to that level.
So in certain jurisdictions, water is treated centrally but to a low level of efficacy, then pushed out through pipes and finally stepped up to potable water, but only where it's really needed as potable water. Or, even more efficient, water is treated close to where it's needed by systems that are much less expensive, don't require huge buildings, and can be remotely managed…
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Aug. 20, 2012
Introducing the 2012 UCLA Men's Soccer senior class - Chris Cummings, Fernando Monge, Evan Raynr, Matt Wiet, Ryan Lee and Ryan Hollingshead. This group has been to the NCAA Quarterfinals in each of their three years at UCLA, and reached the College Cup semifinals in 2011. The 2012 Bruins are ranked No. 2 in the country according to the NSCAA and open their season on Friday at home against No. 6 New Mexico. The match will be the first live UCLA event broadcast on the Pac-12 Networks. Fans can buy tickets to the New Mexico match here.


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"Merundoi" pulled from airwaves
– NCN says decision temporary
The National Communications Network (NCN) has pulled the radio serial drama "Merundoi" from the airwaves.
When contacted last night, Head of the Merundoi unit, Margaret Lawrence, told Kaieteur News that she was notified yesterday.
"I'm not able to fully comment on the issue….but I was contacted by Mr. (Martin) Goolsarran about the programme being pulled."
Lawrence said that she has requested an audience with the relevant authority.
According to sources, the programme was pulled because it placed emphasis on racial tolerance and harmony in the run-up to and during the elections, encouraging persons not to vote race but rather to focus on the issues.
The programme was being funded by USAID. The programme recently received a grant from the said organisation to incorporate a racial harmony theme.
Thus the producers decided to build a theme around the upcoming elections and the need to vote on issues and not race.
Meanwhile, when this newspaper contacted Production Manager Martin Goolsarran, he said that the decision was temporary.
He disclosed that they were having concerns with the content of the programme. He could not reveal what the "concerns" were but promised to make it public within a couple of days.
Only recently CNS Channel 6 dropped the "Keeping Them Honest" programme which was hosted by Ramon Gaskin and attorney-at-law/columnist, Christopher Ram.
The station's managing director, Chandra Narine Sharma, indicated to the hosts that the programme would be discontinued with immediate effect.
According to Sharma, the decision was taken for regulatory reasons following a conversation he had with the relevant authorities concerning the content of the programme.
Kaieteur News reserves the rights to moderate any comment deemed inappropriate and is not responsible for the views expressed.
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OZAWAINELLA Thompson, 1935
Type species: Fusulinella angulata Colani, 1924 (*618), p. 74; OD.
Ozawainella Thompson, 1935 (*3180), p. 114. Moscoviella K. V. Miklukho-Maklay, 1952 (*2133), p. 991; type species: Ozawainella mosquensis Rauzer-Chernousova, in Rauzer-Chernousova et al., 1951 (*2532), p. 136; OD.
Test small, maximum diameter from 1 mm to 4 mm, discoidal, planispiral, and involute throughout, with sharply angular periphery, septa numerous, radial or slightly projecting forward; wall calcareous, with thin dark tectum, thin diaphanotheca, and heavier less dense upper and lower tectoria, chomata bordering a straight tunnel are developed throughout growth and may be massive and asymmetrical, sloping steeply toward the tunnel and very gently toward the sides. U. Carboniferous (Namurian) to Permian; cosmopolitan.


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Not likely, Mr Shakespeare
The international "news" of a "new Shakespeare portrait" was not received with enthusiasm when it first reached us here at the TLS.
Much as I love my former colleagues in the mainstream newspaper business, the mass publicity for a new 'Shakespeare Found' - in this case in the collection of picture-restorer Alec Cobbe - was not much endorsement here.
News stories from museums and galleries, a wonderful source of romantic illustrations, are not knocked off newsroom schedules merely because they are of dubious veracity.
And what could be more romantic than a new, youthful, prosperous and glowing image of our greatest writer?
'Ninety per cent certain', claims an expert.
Hold the front pages.
Once upon a time there used to be a cynical news-editor's adage: 'what is new in this story isn't true and what is true isn't new'.
But such scepticism is not applied so rigorously when a press release contains something so useful, so beautiful, such a pleasant change from financial gloom and doom as a new portrait of Shakespeare.
The Cobbe portrait duly adorned many a newspaper page.
"Too young", said the wise men and women of TLS towers to one another.
"Too well dressed" as well.
Looks nothing like the one, old and not so attractive, image which is attested and everyone knows.
Looks quite like other pictures which are probably not Shakespeare anyway.
'Load of nonsense', grumble grumble, and back to our desks.
And so, according to a highly persuasive piece in the TLS that goes to press tonight, it seems.
But news editors, never fear.
The real identity of the man in the Cobbe portrait is likely to have been a poet and courtier from the Jacobean age whose life, loves and mysterious death would have filled many more newspaper pages in his day than Shakespeare ever could.
His is a story well worth retelling any day.
We'll put it up online tomorrow.


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Last updated: June 9, 2015
Few updates:
Test on Time will be on Thursday, June 11.
Wonders of the Earth- Dress Reherasal is on Friday, June 12 at 10:40. Please dress or bring clothes.
Performance for family is on Monday, June 15th at 5:30 in the MPR.
Acceleraterd reader.....Kids may fill out the log and start taking
tests at school. Make sure they are reading books at or below their level.
They can take a test on books that are above their level if they read it with
someone or was read to. I have uploaded the color code sheet to the Parent
Documents page on this site.
City PE on Mondays. We will have P.E. on Tuesday and Thurday mornings. Please
dress your child appropriately on those days:)
Library Birthday Book Club! Check out the directions for how to donate a
book on your child's birthday. It is easy, safe, will impact all the kids at
Woodbury. You can access the directions on the links page on
this website.
Accelerated Reader- Please make sure they are reading books at their level or
below. Also be sure they are writing the book title on their log and
spelling the titles correctly. I have put a link on this site
to see if books from your home library have AR tests. Check it out on the
Links page. We will regularly pull kids to check out their total points and
reward them.
Please put names on all loose items. Including back packs and lunch bags.
I ask that you separate snack from lunches. Also putting your child's snack
in a throw away bag helps with getting them out the door and gives them
plenty of time to play. Lunches I encourage you to put in a reusable bag.
Put their name on everything!!!
Please visit this site often as I will update it weekly if not more. All
homework resources, including the
take-home math book can be accessed on this site.
The blue Take Home folder should remain in their backpack everyday. Please
take the time to look through it nightly. You may use it to send an items to
Remind your child to sit/stand on line #9 before school. We ask all kids to
not run/play in the
morning, even if others are! We want our kids to be following the rules.
Upcoming Events:
Wonders of the Earth- June 15th at 5:30.
2nd Grade breakfast- June 18th at 8am
Last day of school-June 18th-Early Dismissal
Class News and Homework:
Math Homework Pages this week: None
This week we will be studying about:
Math: Time
Story- The School Mural
Spelling: Word Study- All done:)
Vocabulary Skill-
Grammar Skill-
Social Studies: Consumers and Producers
Science: Great Body Shop
Homework Tips:
Remember, Nightly spelling sort activities and the math pages need to be
each week. In addition, study the Sight Words, Math Goal, and read nightly.
Attach math pages to Cover Sheet. No need to attach spelling pages. Sorting
words may be left at home. I suggest finding a good place to store them for
review. Just
check off that you practiced on the cover sheet. Return all homework on
Friday in the Take-Home folder.
Optional activities are available in the Homework section of this website.
Helpful tips:
Early Dismissal on Wednesdays is at 1:17. All other days, kids get out at
Note to Parents: DROP OFF table is in the front office! Any forgotten items
can be dropped off by parents on the table in the office. The child must will
come and pick it up.


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Make sure that the HDMI cable is plugged in all the way for both the device and your TV. Make sure your TV is on the correct source for the HDMI input that the Device is plugged into.
In XBMC/KODI scroll over to system on the right > click settings > click appearance > on the skin tab click settings to the right > click on add on short cuts.
There will be different areas to add different types of shortcuts (Video, Music, Programs). Click on 1-7 and choose the add-ons you wish to have as a short cut on your XBMC/KODI homepage.
How to re-install the firmware
Download the firmware for your unit
MX2 Firmware http://www.mediafire.com/download/rduf4zoj0padze8/Starstream_X3_20141028.zip
Starstream X3 Firmware http://www.mediafire.com/download/rduf4zoj0padze8/Starstream_X3_20141028.zip
******Starstream X4 M8S Updated Jan 15 2016******
******Starstream X4 M8N Updated Jan 15 2016******
Starstream X4 Firmware KODI 14
Starstream X4 Firmware KODI 15 NEW UPDATED NOV 15 2015
Nova 5 Firmware
Step 1:
Uncompress the update file to the root folder of a BLANK SD Card you should have 3 files (factory_update_param.aml, starstream_x4_20150125s, recovery.img.)(Update file names may vary) Then insert the SD Card into your unit after you have removed power from it.
Step 2:
Insert a toothpick into the A/V port on the back of your unit. Feel for the button hidden inside of the port. Press this button using the toothpick and plug the unit back in, while holding this button. Continue to hold this button until the upgrade process begins on your screen.(Until you see the android Icon)
Step 3:
After the update is finished (about 5 minutes) When the device reboots your device will be updated to the latest firmware
Here is the ultimate fix for boxes stuck on the android screen.
This is known as a boot loop error.
First download this file http://www.mediafire.com/download/suk2d05dhy11de1/mx2-boot-recovery.zip
unzip it and place the two files on a blank SD card.
unplug you box and Insert the SD card into your box.
Use the toothpick method and you will get to the android reboot screen.
at this point you will notice that your remote does not work. This is good.
Now unplug the box. Delete the above files off your SD card.
and follow this method to get your box up and running like before.
Starstream X3 Firmware http://www.mediafire.com/…/rduf4…/Starstream_X3_20141028.zip
Step 1:
Uncompress the update file to the root folder of a BLANK SD Card you should have 3 files (factory_update_param.aml, StarStreamX3_20141028s.zip Then insert the SD Card into your unit after you have removed power from it.
Step 2:
Insert a toothpick into the A/V port on the back of your unit. Feel for the button hidden inside of the port. Press this button using the toothpick and plug the unit back in, while holding this button. Continue to hold this button until the upgrade process begins on your screen.(Until you see the android Icon)
Step 3:
After the update is finished (about 5 minutes) When the device reboots your device will be updated to the latest firmware
Hope you enjoy the update!
Here's a video that may help explain it. But make sure you use the file above as the one described in the video does not work.
First and foremost, we need to isolate the causes for the slow buffering. This can be achieved by a quick speed test. Download SpeedTest from the Google Play Store and run the application. Once the results are in, navigate to http://speedtest.net on your PC and run the same test. Compare both results and follow the scenario below:
The speeds do not match
The speeds do match
If the speeds do not match, the common issue is how it's connected. If you are using WiFi, connect to the Ethernet port if possible and run the speed test again. This will allow us to isolate the WiFi as a problem. If the speeds improve, the product may have a faulty wireless card. Contact a support representative for more information.
If the speeds match, you need to have the appropriate internet speeds to be able to play certain content. Refer to the table below for more information on what is recommended for proper streaming.
Down Stream (In Megabits Per Second)
SD Minimum
SD recommended
HD Minimum
HD recommended
Another common issue is the servers are sometimes not operating at maximum potential. For instances, some 3rd party add-ons will be under heavy operating load and users will experience slow buffering. Isolate the add-on and perform a buffering test on your MX2. If you also have slow buffering, it's more than likely a sign that the server is experience high traffic. Remember that we have no control over 3rd party add-ons and so we will not have an ETA of a fix.
Miracast is a protocol for mirroring one device to another. In this case, all our units supports miracast for devices that support the miracast protocol. To enable miracast, open the Miracast application. Once it is opened, on the device you wish to connect choose the device name that matches the device name on the unit. If prompted, press allow for the device to connect. Once the devie
Note: Samsung's Allshare is not a compatible miracast stream with the unit.
If there is no sound on 1.1.6, it is good to verify that the correct audio settings are in place. Navigate to the MBox Settings > Advanced > Sound and make sure that "PCM" is the default.
Next it's good to isolate where the sound is not coming from. First, open up any android app to see if the sound works here. If the sound works in the Android system, we can isolate it to XBMC. If sound does not work, then it's a system wide issue. Preliminary Steps
Verify that all cables are plugged in correctly
Make sure Volume is up
Check volume on another device
Steps to fix Android Sound
Verify that the Volume is up on both devices
Make sure the HDMI cable is seated correctly
Power off both devices
Verify PCM is checked under Audio Settings VERY IMPORTANT!
Test with an app
If this does not resolve the issue, a reflash is necessary in order to regain sound. If a reflash does not fix the issue, then a warranty claim must be made.
Steps to fix XBMC Sound
Follow the steps for the Android Sound
From the System > Settings > System > Audio Output:
Make sure the Speaker configuration matches.
Make sure "Output stereo to all speakers" is not checked.
The port is analog. It still sends the digital signal, but it's converted to an analog signal only as a means of transport. A coaxial rca cable is required for S/PDIF to function properly.
Before reflashing your starstream X4, please ensure that you look at the sticker under your box to confirm the model of your unit. it might be a M8N or a M8S, it is very important that you download the appropriate files for your X4 as the wrong file could "brick" your unit.


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ISU Bolsters Soccer Squad With Nine Additions
AMES, Iowa - The Iowa State soccer team added nine players for the upcoming 2013 campaign, head coach Wendy Dillinger announced Wednesday. The Cyclones are well-balanced with their newcomers, adding a strong blend of defensive and attacking-minded players.
For more detailed bios on the incoming Cyclones, click on the link to the right.
"The 2013 class is full of talent at every field position," Dillinger said. "The class boasts experience and success at a high level and the athleticism of this group is outstanding. Adding this group to the current talent on the team is very exciting for Cyclone soccer. The impact this class will make on the program will be immediate. Each member of this class brings something special and unique that will complement the current talent in our program and add a new level of flare to our style of play. We are proud and honored to have such a talented, diverse group joining the Cyclones in 2013."
Iowa State added four student-athletes (Hayley Murphy, Madi Ott, Lauren Roeling and Koree Willer) who are from Fort Collins, Colo., and played on the same club team (Arsenal Colorado Gold 94/95). The Fort Collins, Colo., quartet helped lead its club squad to back-to-back Colorado state titles and a spot in the Region IV semifinals this past summer. Murphy is a 5-5 midfielder, Ott is 5-6 and plays in the defense, Roeling is a 5-10 holding midfielder and Willer (whose father ran track at Iowa State) is a 5-8 forward.
Dillinger's five remaining commitments came from five players located in different states. Cassidy Chappell is a 5-4 midfielder/forward who played club for TSC/Hurricane '95 and lists Coon Rapids, Minn., as her hometown. In addition to her success on the soccer field, Chappell was an all-state volleyball selection.
Looking to contribute to the Cyclone backline is 5-9 defender Brianna Johnson who is from Fort Worth, Texas. Johnson plays her club soccer for Solar Chelsea ECNL '95.
Davenport, Iowa, native Danielle Moore comes to the Cyclones as a three-sport (soccer, basketball and cross country) high school athlete. Moore played club soccer for Club America and won high school state titles in soccer and basketball. The midfielder also earned all-state honors in soccer and basketball during her prep career.
Lynsey Ng is a midfielder from Las Vegas, Nev. Ng played club soccer for Heat FC and helped guide her team to the San Diego Surf Cup title in 2011.
Forward Adalie Schmidt comes to Ames from St. Louis, Mo. Schmidt played club soccer for St. Louis Scott Gallagher.
The additions to the Cyclone roster will help complement a squad that is filled with returning experience. Iowa State returns all but one of its starters (Megan Longobardi) from the 2012 team that posted the most wins by the Cyclones since 2005.


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I often see questions where the question is phrased "Why doesn't this work" and the answer is really "because you don't understand what you're doing." (For example, JavaScript code where the questioner doesn't understand asynchronous programming.)
It's kind of a FAQ, but since the asker doesn't know what they don't know, they'll never find it.
We could close the question as a duplicate, but then there's no marker for the next confused person.
Stack Overflow isn't really a good format for teaching new concepts to people.
Is there a sensible way to handle these?


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As the UK government gets closer to General Elections, game industry group TIGA said it would continue to fight for tax relief for videogame developers up to and after such elections take place.
TIGA's reaffirmation came in response to a comment from MP Stephen Timms that, "We [the Government] will continue to look at the industry's case for a change to tax treatment."
Citing M2 Research, TIGA claims that the game industry lost 11,488 jobs globally between late 2008 and 2009. Of these figures, 71.0 percent of the losses were in the U.S., while European losses were 13.0 percent of the total. However, 81.0 percent of the Europe-based jobs lost were in the UK. TIGA compares this to Canada's 2.0 percent contribution to global game job losses, noting that a videogame-friendly tax environment "undoubtedly helped the Canadian games industry to weather last year's economic storm."
TIGA CEO Richard Wilson added:
The forthcoming General Election will give TIGA a great opportunity to raise the industry's profile amongst parliamentary candidates of all major political parties. Results are achieved by perseverance. TIGA will therefore continue to fly the flag of our creative, innovative and successful industry amongst policy makers in order to achieve measures that make a tangible difference to our sector.


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An effective and intensive anti hair loss treatment, the Specifique Aminexil Force R from Kerastase is formulated with aminexil to improve hair density and reduce the rate of hair loss. Boasting six 10ml sachets of the treatment, which contains gluco-lipid-gL to hydrate and shield hair from root to tip, this product is great for thinning or breaking hair and is also loaded with Madecassoside Molecule-M to help reduce irritation to scalp. - E.D
Directions for use:
- Apply 1 dose per day to dry hair or to towel dried hair.
- Use for 6 weeks as an intensive treatment.
If ordered before 9pm, delivered by courier next working day. Available on orders placed before 9pm (2pm weekends and Bank Holidays) for delivery next business day. Applies to most delivery addresses within mainland UK.
Please remember to add postal time (2-3 working days) to obtain a complete estimate of delivery to your door.
You will receive an email to confirm when your item has been sent.
You can also check the status of your order and individual items by accessing My Account details and following the prompts.
Please allow 10 working days from dispatch of your order before notifying us of any late deliveries.
It may be advisable to check with your neighbours to see if a parcel has been left with them, check any outhouses you might have where it may be left if it cannot fit through your letterbox and contact your local sorting office to see if the item has been returned to the depot as undelivered and awaiting collection.
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The Harris Ranch Restaurant
Experience true western hospitality at The Harris Ranch Restaurant. You will be treated to a mouth-watering menu of Harris Ranch Restaurant Reserve Beef and a wide variety of other tantalizing selections, all made from scratch. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we have designed the menu around the fruits and vegetables we grow and creatively showcase the West's Best Beef in classic Harris Ranch dishes such as our Award-Winning Pot Roast, Tri Tip Sandwich and Barbeque Beef Ribs. Enjoy our innovative use of beef with our Steakhouse style entrée selections such as our famous Beef Wellington and mouth-watering Prime New York Steak. Compliment your meal with a glass or bottle of our Harris Ranch Restaurant Reserve Wine selection or choose from our Extensive Wine Collection, while savoring the taste or our USDA Prime or Choice Beef, aged to the peak of tenderness. Indulge in delectable cakes, pies, cookies and other pastries made fresh daily in our on-premise bakery. Whether you're arriving by land or air, you're sure to enjoy western flare.


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Having Hot Flashes At Night? Here Are 10 Tips To Sleep Better
December 15, 2010
6 Responses to "Having Hot Flashes At Night? Here Are 10 Tips To Sleep Better"
Roger V. on
December 15th, 2010 2:47 pm
Dr. Park, Would you not say, except for number 9., those are also good tips for men to improve their sleep?
Steven Park on
December 15th, 2010 3:10 pm
Absolutely! This list applies to anyone with sleep-breathing issues.
malvin on
December 15th, 2010 11:28 pm
My mother used estrogen for few years at the age of 60's due to menopause and later few years she started to snore event she is not over weight and one morning she woke up and had severe headache and admitted into hospital with MRI scan resultant in aneurysm in the brains. Surgeon did a good job by removing the aneurysm but later next day she had severe headache again, followed by MRi scan again with immediate sent to remove the second aneurysm. She is fine and hormone changes and snore is not funny anymore. God bless!
Roger V. on
December 16th, 2010 7:54 pm
Well I did get your article into their blog http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/a-second-look-at-estrogens-benefits/comment-page-1/?apage=2#comments
Steven Park on
December 16th, 2010 8:08 pm
Thanks, Roger :)
Dr. Deb on
December 17th, 2010 11:58 pm
I am perimenopausal (still cycling) and was recommended to take oral progesterone just during my luteal cycle which is sometimes only 10 days long. when I got to 100 mg I realized it was really helping me, and then I would crash about 36 hrs after my last dose after I got my period. my symptoms were unbearable so I decided to take the progesterone every day. I have had no side effects at that dose and without cycling it, and I feel a lot better. it is clear to me that my symptoms from UARS got worse as I hit perimenopause and my progesterone level started decreasing. so my advice would be: don't rule out using progesterone even if you are not menopausal yet, and don't worry about cycling it if it makes a big difference. and I am talking about natural progesterone which as far as I can tell is perfectly safe. synthetic progestins are a different story, are drugs with side effects and probably dangerous. read "Sex Lies and Menopause" for more detailed info and find a doc who understands natural hormones.
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Specification & Testing Software
Intel Core2 Extreme CPU Q9300 @ 2.53GHz
GeForce Driver 190.38 (Updated from version 179.85 using the DH Nvidia Mobility Modder)
M17x Dimensions:
Width 406mm/15.98inches
Depth 321.2mm/12.65inches
Maximum Height 53.7mm/2.11 inches
Weight: 5.30kg (depends on Configuration)
After receiving the M17x the system was respawned to ensure a clean factory build was in place. All Windows updates were then installed as were the latest builds of the benchmarking tools. Finally, the hard drive was de-fragmented. For each test, the video drivers were set to default quality/optimizations (unless otherwise stated).
Good Benchmarking Practice
DriverHeaven does not use benchmark scripts. We play the games for long periods of time on various levels and report any unusual findings we see. Then we record with FRAPS across several in game levels recording the averages. This is real world testing and is just how you guys will experience the game. Occasionally we might throw in a time demo as a further comparison, but we will note it.


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It is important that all service users, family, friends and those involved with the CATH organisation are aware of the procedures to follow if and when you require to make a complaint. Should you feel that the complaint will not be addressed to your satisfaction by staff or CATH Management (Day Centre – Eddie Nelson, CATH House – Sue Wise, Floating Support – Mark McCartin) then you can take your complaint to the Chief Executive Brian Cowie based at the Head Office, 188-190 High Street PERTH PH1 5PA.
You are entitled to take your complaint to Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS) who can be contacted at the location shown below:
SCSWIS, Central East Complaints, Compass House, 11 Riverside Drive Dundee, DD1 4NY
Tel. 01382 207 200
CATH is a charity registered in Scotland No. SC021740
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Welcome Aboard!
There are several tutorials available here for the GIMP to help get you started.
So yeah, im a new guy around here gotta say its an awsome place. I have been a fantasy fantast for about some years now, around five if i recall right, im 16 so i began reading fantasy when i was around 11 and now ive gotten into writing ma own story and since i wanted to designe one heck of a world, although i didnt know how, i searched for an hour aroudn web before i found this and this was a life saver for me
Anyhway im us using the software GIMP as its the only free one ive found so far and been able to download.
cheers! from new dude!
Welcome Aboard!
There are several tutorials available here for the GIMP to help get you started.
My Finished Maps | My Challenge Maps | Ghoraja Juun, my largely stagnated campaign setting.
Unless otherwise stated by me in the post, all work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.
Welcome to the Guild. As SG said there are plenty of GIMP tutorials here as well as plenty of GIMP users willing to answer questions.
I am the breath of Dragons...The Song of Mountains...The Stories of Rivers....The Heart of Cities.... I am A Cartographer....
Finished Maps
Kingdom Of Shendenflar Campaign Setting (WIP)
Everything I post is free for use and redistribution under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 licence, except where noted otherwise in the thread.
Welcome aboard Derahan.
There are a few other other free artsy softwares out on the webs besides GIMP (though GIMP is a great choice).
Paint.net (PDN) is a layer-based raster program, much like GIMP and Photoshop, but is much simpler, though with the proper plug-ins it can be near-comparable to GIMP. The advantage of PDN is it is extremely user-friendly. The disadvantage is it has less high-end capability (like tablet pressure sensitivity response, or built-in layer masking).
Inkscape is another free graphics editor, though it is vector rather than raster. Sometimes vector is just what you need though, so it can be a good thing to have.
You can also get trial versions of some other great programs, such as Fractal Mapper 8 or Genetica (Genetica is a texture editor/generator, but you can draw in it too). Both of these sadly have exporting/saving disabled in the trial versions, but a little ctrl-printscreen action is nearly as good.
Goodluck in your map-making endeavors!
Is there any tutorial on how to make realistic maps with gimp?
Welcome to the Guild, Derahan
There are a ton of tutorials for Gimp - Just go into the Tutorials forum and run a search for 'gimp' and see what pops up. The ones with a large number of pages following them are the ones that have been used the most. As far as realistic goes, I guess it depends what you are after. It seems to me that any software will only take you so far. Some of them farther than others but bottom line you might have to be able to draw what you want. If you can draw it then there isn't much limit on what you can do.
When its over and you look in the mirror, did you do the best that you were capable of? If so, the score does not matter. But if you find that you did your best you were capable of, you will find it to your liking. -John Wooden
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Deegan's Last Call
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Did you catch Deegan last night on Last Call with Carson Daly? Well here it is again for you to enjoy over and over and over.
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Paul Lambert
9th Jul 2012
At the age of 17, the stylish midfield player had his first winner's when Saints defeated Dundee United at Hampden Park in the 1987 final.
From there on, the man from Linwood near Glasgow developed an uncompromising will to win.
"Reputations count for nothing. I have to win. Fear drives me on," Lambert succinctly put it after guiding Norwich City back into the Barclays Premier League last year.
He developed that steel during a glittering playing career that brought European glory with Borussia Dortmund, trophies galore at Celtic and a World Cup finals appearance with Scotland.
After leaving St. Mirren, Lambert helped Motherwell finish second in the SPL and earn a UEFA Cup spot.
Alex McLeish's team were drawn against Borussia Dortmund and, although the German giants emerged as comfortable winners over two legs, Lambert's displays attracted the attention of Ottmar Hitzfield.
And so the Bundesliga became the next destination for the Scotland international.
Dortmund were back-to-back German champions but Champions League glory was firmly in their sights.
Hitzfeld deployed Lambert as his midfield general to compliment stars such as elegant sweeper Matthaus Sammer and attacking duo Andreas Moller and Karl-Heinz Riedle.
Victories over Auxerre and Manchester United in the knockout stages set up a final against a star-studded Juventus team.
Dortmund lifted the trophy after a stunning 3-1 success, with Lambert having a considerable influence on the showpiece tie at Munich's Olympiastadion.
As well as stifling French wizard Zinadine Zidane and laying on the first goal for Riedle, he earned a place in British football's history books.
Lambert became the first player from the UK to win the European Cup with a foreign club and the first British winner of the competition in the Champions League era.
After an unforgettable year in Germany, Lambert joined Celtic where he wasted little time in striking silver.
The Bhoys' SPL success in 1997-98 prevented rivals Rangers completing a run of 10 consecutive titles.
It was the first of four league championships for Lambert at Parkhead.
He also collected two Scottish Cups, two League Cups and the 2002 Football Writer's Player of the Year award.
Lambert went on to skipper Celtic during an incredible run to the 2003 UEFA Cup final. However, the big night in Seville ended in an agonising 3-2 extra-time defeat against Jose Mourinho's Porto.
With the end of his playing career approaching, Lambert began studying for his coaching qualifications in 2005.
Livingston offered him a first taste of management before he followed in the footsteps of O'Neill by signing up to boss Wycombe Wanderers.
A fairytale Carling Cup run saw Wycombe defeat Fulham and Charlton en route to the semi-finals.
A year later the Buckinghamshire outfit reached the League Two play-offs but Lambert resigned after they were eliminated by Stockport County.
In October 2008, Lambert took charge of Colchester United and his tenure with the U's led to a fascinating career twist.
Colchester's 7-1 thrashing of Norwich on the opening day of the 2009-10 campaign put the Scot firmly on the radar of the Canaries board. Lambert eventually took the reins at Carrow Road and oversaw a remarkable upswing in fortunes.
The League One title was duly delivered and Norwich's momentum continued the following season when they achieved a second consecutive promotion.
They finished as Championship runners-up behind Queens Park Rangers.
Norwich consolidated their Premier League status as Lambert steered them to 12th place.
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Thursday media watch [14.11.13 AM]: Winger blow/US ace linked
Birmingham Mail: Ashley Westwood confesses he has not hit the heights of his debut campaign so far during his second season and admits: "I need to improve." Westwood was pleased with his performance in last weekend's 2-0 win over Cardiff after being frustrated by injury and loss of form in recent months.
Birmingham Mail: Villa's forgotten man Charles N'Zogbia will be out of action until next year, with his injury proving to be more serious than first feared. It was thought N'Zogbia, who ruptured his Achilles tendon on holiday in the summer, might be able to resume training in time for the festive programme of fixtures next month.
The Sun: Paul Lambert reckons his Canaries connection can boost England. Roy Hodgson is poised to give Norwich keeper John Ruddy or former Carrow Road No 1 Fraser Forster a chance against Chile tomorrow night. And Aston Villa boss Lambert - who gave the two keepers their big breaks when in charge at Norwich - reckons both are international class.
Daily Telegraph: Charles N'Zogbia is set to be ruled out of Aston Villa's plans until next year as he continues to recover from an Achilles operation.
Daily Express: Clint Dempsey could return to England on loan from Seattle Sounders in January. Spurs have first option, but Everton, Fulham and Aston Villa are also in the hunt.
Mirror: Clint Dempsey is free to return to English football - sparking a Premier League scramble for his signature. Tottenham sold the midfielder, 30, in the summer and the White Hart Lane club have first option on bringing him back to the Premier League. But Fulham, who sold him to Spurs in 2012, Aston Villa and Everton are also in the hunt as they look for added firepower.
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NEC begins selling server with built-in batteries
NEC has taken the wraps off a new rack-mounted server that comes with its own internal batteries for backup power in the event of a power outage.
Available in several configurations, the Express5800 server line is powered by Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Xeon processors and includes an internal nickel-metal hydride battery pack with an option to add a second for extended run times.
The batteries are expected to last about five years and save space, as everything is stored internally. Because the batteries are recharged internally, power usage is also more efficient due to a reduced need to convert between AC and DC voltages.
According to InfoWorld, a single battery can deliver six minutes and 40 seconds of runtime at 100 watts, or 15 minutes and 30 seconds if two batteries are used. At the server's full load of 311 watts, a dual battery setup can provide power for 3 minutes and 40 seconds--which should be sufficient to affect a proper shutdown under most circumstances.
The Express5800 goes on sale this week in Japan, with shipments expected to begin Dec 26. NEC is said to be considering sales of the server internationally, though no decision has been made yet on where and when that will happen.
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Economic Outlook - May 2006
The East, with the least, remains much the same.
Eastern North Carolina has done little to improve its economy in the past five years, according to a report from the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research, a Raleigh think tank. Just 12.9% of the regions work force is in manufacturing, which offers the highest-paying jobs, compared with 15.6% for the state. And both percentages are shrinking. Mike McLaughlin is editor of North Carolina Insight, the centers journal.
BNC: Why does the East keep lagging?
McLaughlin:One big issue is the education level of the work force. As a region, these 41 counties, most of them east of Interstate 95, have higher dropout rates, lower percentages of college graduates and lower per capita income than the rest of the state.
What industries thrive in the East?
Agriculture still drives the economy. It really is the breadbasket of North Carolina. The military has survived this latest round of base closures. There is some concern, though, about a major mobilization. Will that cause an economic hiccup?
Your study says only 2% of the workers are in agriculture. How is it the driver?
That wont include anybody in the farmers family who works on the farm and migrant workers. You also need to look at meat-processing plants and feed-and-seed businesses, which are tied to the agriculture economy.
The public sector employs nearly a quarter of the workers.
The private sector is just not as large in the East. The economy is not as diversified as it needs to be if the school system or a hospital is the largest employer.
How have things improved since 2001?
Theres more broadband Internet availability, and natural gas is more available in some regions. Weve seen some strategic initiatives such as biotechnology. We see ethanol being looked at as a new driver of demand for crops. We see some things building on the regions strength, such as a new egg-processing plant. Were seeing some boat manufacturers.
Why are the Easts problems the states?
For the rest of the state, there is cost when a region struggles. Some of these counties have very high Medicaid expenses and have trouble supporting their school systems. Tom Lambeth, the former director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, said it best when he said if youre in a boat and one end springs a leak, you all go down together.
How can the state help?
Policies that will help small business. The East is unusual in that most people work in small businesses. Education is a responsibility of the state as well. The number of low-performing schools has been higher in that part of the state, so hopefully more funds flow that way.
How did the rest of the state get ahead?
In the early 20th century, industrialization was moving into the Piedmont to take advantage of the road construction. In the East, they relied more on agriculture and lower-skilled manufacturing. Today, agriculture is a troubled sector in many ways. Farmers are getting older, and some farms are going out of farming and into other uses. While the East has some success in attracting industry, the pace of industry leaving is accelerating. It is a one-step-forward-and-two-steps-back proposition.
What can the East do to catch up?
Its going to take multiple strategies. They need to think in terms of singles and doubles and not the home run like Research Triangle Park or the projected home run of the Global TransPark. People have high hopes for the international port at Southport, but the jury is still out. The East needs to build on its strengths, whether its tourism or history. It needs to develop and retain small and medium-sized businesses. Its going to take a sustained, long-term effort to bring this region up to the level of the rest of the state.
How far can it get through tourism?
Tourism can be lucrative for some people and part of a multifaceted strategy. Look at Asheville. People want to move their firms there just because they like it. People like to retire to a place that they enjoy visiting, and retirees who migrate to an area bring more resources.
What kinds of small and midsize businesses would work well in the East?
The ones that come out of the fabric of that community. Duplin County is a good example with the winery and the nutrition supplements made from the hulls of the grapes and the agribusiness developing around livestock. If you start to develop some niche, it starts to feed on itself, and then you start to get wholesale suppliers in that area.
Why has the region struggled to attract manufacturers?
Its not just education but also a critical mass of population so a manufacturer will have a large enough work force. Nucor steel was successful in Hertford County, but those jobs are so high-paying that people will drive several counties for them. When its a job paying just marginally living wage, youre not sure you can get the work force that you need.
The East fell behind a long time ago. How quickly can it catch up?
With a sustained effort, progress could be made in 10 years.


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February 24, 2011 08:00 AM by Christine McDow
NBC announced yesterday that they have renewed some of their most popular reality shows for the 2011-2012 season. The shows that viewers will definitely be seeing this fall/winter and next spring/summer include The Biggest Loser, Who Do You Think You Are?, and The Sing Off. What do you think? Keep reading to find out more.
The Biggest Loser being renewed is really no big surprise, however we are not sure how it will do without Jillian Michaels. We LOVE Who Do You Think You Are. The Sing Off was popular and must have gotten better during season two as we were not too impressed with season one.
NBC Chairman Bob Greenblatt said yesterday, "Alternative series such as these three bona fide hits are important not only to their loyal audiences but also as strong components of the NBC schedule. They are each unique, attention-getting shows with terrific producing and talent auspices, and we're proud to be associated with them."
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Lisa Princ Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 8:19 am
Not a fan of The Sing Off here either. Not really sure about Who do you think you are, but my guess is that The Biggest Loser is probably one of NBC's biggest hits in reality so I bet that one is not going anywhere anytime soon. It will be sad without Jillian Michaels, but at least we'll still have Bob Harper I read that they are still casting season 12 if anyone is interested, you can find the info on their site!
Shayla Perry Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 11:41 am
Something about NBC reality shows are a little "off" to me. I like the concept of Who Do You Think You Are?, and it's great to have a positive reality series, but every episode seems like there's an element missing. Can't put my finger on it yet… I don't know if they need to add more voiceovers with the historical context, or what, but there's definitely something keeping it from being as great as it could be. I also like the concept of The Sing Off, but I just end up watching clips online to avoid having to sit through the rest of the show, which just does not impress me. The Biggest Loser is definitely their best… but I must admit, I am curious about the new Celebrity Apprentice.
Lisa Princ Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Oh Shayla, I almost forgot about Celebrity Apprentice, that is a good one also, but the regular Apprentice IMO was not as good. NBC also has a new one starting
The next great restaurant with Curtis Stone and Bobby Flay, I can't wait to see how that one does either.
Lee Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Biggest Loser has gone to the Darkside .
The new trainer suck golden gloves tiles or Med Course we don't care they will never compare to Jillian or Bob Period.
Rulon and his buddy formerly the yellow team are bullies with the personality of a baked potato.
No one this season accept for Courtney is committed to lose weight and not get wrapped up in game play.
Hope Courtney wins it all and the news trainer go to another show
Lee Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
The Apprentice is now a Circus in a suit.
I won't watch the show and haven't since Brett Micheals won-He deserved to win.
This season Cast shold be on Celeb Rehab ASAP too many issues
Shayla Perry Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
LOL I forgot about The Next Great Restaurant! That one I'd like to see too!
patti Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Trump wants to be President? He is starting out his run badly, by lying that his show is #1 at NBC. Where is he getting that wrong info??


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The power of the Force and the magic of Disney have combined to create Star Tours The Adventures Continue, a new 3-D attraction set to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.
With an eye-popping digital presentation leveraging Dolby 3-D to deliver a vivid and realistic experience, a dramatic musical score and motion simulator-based technology, guests will be immersed in the Star Wars galaxy like never before on a theme park attraction. More than 50 story combinations are possible for guests to experience aboard Star Tours, so guests can enjoy the attraction multiple times without ever experiencing the same adventure. In fact they never know where the Force will take them!
Opening Dates:
- May 20, 2011 (Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla)
Attraction Location:
- Walt Disney World Resort: Disneys Hollywood Studios theme park
Attraction Experience Time:
- Approximately 7 minutes (including boarding at Starspeeder gate).
- Actual show is approximately 5 minutes.
Height Requirement:
- 40 inches (102 cm) or taller
Attraction Designers, Writers and Creators:
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Some famous Star Wars film characters guests can encounter (depending on which story they experience):
- Darth Vader
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Some famous Star Wars film planets and destinations guests can encounter
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|Amanda started as the Director of Christian Education at PVCC in March of 2012. She has a Bachelor of Music Education, instrumental emphasis, from Drury University and is currently working on a degree with an emphasis in special music education at Wichita State University. Amanda believes it is important to establish a strong theological foundation of love and support for youth to have the tools to grow in their faith.
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Spread cut sides of buns with MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing for a cool complement to the salsa.
No need to travel to an island to enjoy the flavors of the tropics. The combination of pineapple, green onions and tomatoes not only adds tropical flavor to these delicious sandwiches, but they also team up to provide a good source of vitamin C.
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LOVED this recipe! I added a little cilantro....DELICIOUS! Next time I might use a little more pineapple since that's the best part. Can't wait to make this again, it was really that good. Perfect way to season up a boca burger for a wonderfully healthy meal. Thanks for the recipe!!!
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HOW TO USE: This medication is usually given by injection into a vein, usually 1 or 2 times a day or as directed by your doctor. It should be injected slowly over 1 to 2 hours. The dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, kidney function, and response to treatment. (See also Side Effects.)If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health care professional. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely.When taking this medication by mouth, mix each dose into at least 1 ounce (30 milliliters) of water before swallowing all of the mixture.Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, use this drug at evenly spaced intervals.Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection.Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
SIDE EFFECTS: If this medication is injected too fast, a condition known as "red man syndrome" may occur. Tell your doctor promptly if you have symptoms such as flushing of the upper body, dizziness, low blood pressure, or muscle pain/spasms of the chest and back.Pain, redness, and tenderness at the injection site may occur. These effects may be reduced by injecting this medication more slowly. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: ringing in the ears, hearing problems, change in the amount of urine, easy bleeding/bruising, fever, persistent sore throat, persistent diarrhea.Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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