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Clean-up operations
· A total of 95.45 tonnes of solid waste and 6 tonnes of liquid waste had been taken to the waste transfer station as at 5pm.
· The oily waste is being collected by two approved waste companies and managed through a consented waste management plan.
· Members of the public are reminded not to collect oil themselves, but to work through the official response team. This will ensure waste is disposed of correctly.
· Beach access has been restricted in the area from Mount Maunganui to Maketu Point, including the Maketu Estuary.
· The heaviest concentration of oil coming onto the beach has been at Papamoa.
· The effectiveness of the Corexit 9500 dispersant has been shown as insufficient to justify aerial application to the spilled oil. We have consequently ended the aerial application trials and will continue to assess all response options.
· There are two skimmer barges working in the harbour to pick up flotsam and another two will be in operation tomorrow to collect oil.
· A salvage inspection team was winched aboard the Rena this morning to check the damage to the vessel and assess whether its power systems were still intact.
· The priority was to make sure the vessel was safe to be boarded. The team has assessed the vessel as safe to operate from.
· The hoses used to transfer the oil from ship to ship are reportedly largely undamaged and the pumps have no major damage. However, the vessels auxiliary power system is probably not operable.
· The vessel is now on a list of about 22 degrees to starboard. The aft of the vessel remains free floating at high tide while the bow is pinned on the reef. There is a large spilt in the port and starboard hull.
· There are helicopters, rigid inflatable boats, tugs and Navy ships all standing by to assist the salvage operation.
· It is estimated that about 350 tonnes of oil has leaked from the Rena.
· 88 containers have been reported as fallen from the ship – 20 have come ashore.
· One container of dangerous goods containing Alkylsuphonic liquid (UN2586), which is water soluble, has been lost from the ship. It is not considered a significant health risk. It may cause some localised effects to the seabed – we will be monitoring this.
· Please note earlier reports today that the container held Ferrosilicon were incorrect. However, our information is that if the Ferrosilican on board the vessel comes into contact with water we would see significant quantities of gas released in a short period of time.
· At this time, salvage company Svitzer is responsible for collecting the containers in the water. The New Zealand Police and the Fire Service are assisting in managing the containers that have reached the shoreline. A company which specialises in overboard container management will take over once plans have been approved.
· Members of the public should not touch containers that reach the shore, or any of the goods that have come free from the containers. Members of the public should please report container sightings with exact location details, to 0800
Oil Spill
· Mr Quinn said it was heart wrenching to see the state of some of the birds coming into the centre.
· 'The mortality rates are starting to increase and there are several hundred dead birds yet to be collected by the wildlife teams who are working methodically to deal with the oiled birds coming in,' Mr Quinn said.
· The team had also been pre-emptively catching rare New Zealand dotterels, which would be resettled in a special area in the wildlife facility.
· There are now about 70 birds, four seals and 13 dotterels in the centre.
· 500 dead birds have been recovered.
· 1600 units of protection equipment have been sent to Iwi in eight different locations to provide to 1000 volunteers. This included 200 units sent to Motiti and 500 units to Matakana.
· An 0800 number has been set up as a direct link to the Iwi Liaison Team to respond to any issues or concerns from Iwi Maori.
· The number is 0800 AWHI ME or 0800 294 463.
Maritime New Zealand oil spill response team
Media queries (including wildlife queries) - 0800 774 554
International media queries - +64 27 815 4849
General queries - 0800 OIL SPILL
Wildlife response (non media queries) - 0800 333 771
Public health queries 0800 611 116
Iwi liaison 0800 AWHI ME (0800 294 463)
DATE: 13 October 2011 TIME: 2.30pm
RENA UPDATE (update 14)
MNZ National On Scene Commander Nick Quinn is urging people to respect the job his team is doing on the local beaches.
'Of course we understand the public curiosity but safety is our top priority so please let us get on with the job,' Mr Quinn said.
'We are now restricting beach access so we'd also ask people to be patient while we deal with what's coming ashore.
'The restrictions are in place to ensure the safety of the public, and to ensure our trained responders and volunteers can get on with cleaning up this oil.'
Clean-up operations
• There is a massive operation underway today with around 500 responders on the beach.
• Access has been restricted in the area from Mount Maunganui to Maketu Point, including the Maketu Estuary. The public is asked to please stay away from the beaches while the clean-up is underway.
• There are six vessels patrolling in the harbour picking up debris that has come from the ship.
• There are two vessels preparing for offshore booming should this be viable.
• The heaviest concentration of oil coming onto the beach at Papamoa.
• The Shoreline Clean-up Assessment Teams are continuing to conduct assessments from Waihi to Whakatane.
• The effectiveness of the Corexit 9500 dispersant has been shown as insufficient to justify aerial application to the spilled oil. We have consequently ended the aerial application trials and will continue to assess all response options.
• Three salvage experts were winched down to the Rena this morning.
• They are inspecting the damage to the vessel, and assessing the capability to use the equipment on the ship to resume removing the fuel from the ship.
• The barge Awanuia is putting new mooring arrangements in place to allow for the safe transfer of oil.
• 88 containers have been reported as fallen from the ship.
• The salvage company Svitzer is responsible for collecting the containers in the water. The New Zealand Police and the Fire Service are assisting MNZ in recovering the containers that have reached the shoreline.
• Members of the public should not touch containers that reach the shore, or any of the goods that have come free from the containers. Members of the public should please report container sightings with exact location details, to 0800 OIL SPILL.
• There are 51 oiled birds and three seals at the oiled wildlife facility.
• The wildlife team has also pre-emptively captured eight dotterels from Maketu Peninsula.
• There are several hundred dead birds recovered and this is expected to increase significantly. A detailed count will be provided at the end of the day.
• There are 36 teams out in the field and at the wildlife facility.
• The public are asked to please report dead birds, as the wildlife team will come and retrieve the birds as they need to examine them as part of their process.
• Trained responders have been training volunteer supervisors today. These volunteer supervisors will be out on the beaches from tomorrow, leading teams of volunteers in removing the oil in a coordinated and methodical manner.
• It is important volunteers go through the registration process – this ensures they are safe, the clean-up is undertaken methodically, and the waste disposed of correctly.
• Over a thousand people have volunteered to assist with the cleanup which is really heartening, as it shows just how deeply the people of the Bay of Plenty care about their environment This is hard physical labour and the fact that people are continuing to volunteer is appreciated.
• If you want to volunteer and haven't yet done so, please phone 0800 645 774 or through the website www.boprc.govt.nz/oilspillvolunteers. For those of you who already have volunteered and haven't yet been contacted please be patient – we will get to you.
Waste disposal
• The oily waste is being collected by two approved waste companies.
• It is then taken to a consented transfer station and transported by lined truck and trailer units to a Class A landfill, which can accept toxic substances.
• Liquid waste is being stored and analysed for disposal through
Public health
• Health warnings are being issued to prepare residents for worsening smells from the oil.
• The oil spillage on the beaches, combined with the current weather conditions, has produced in a noticeable smell in some areas. This smell is likely to diminish over a period of one or two hours from the time the oil reaches the beach.
• Some people in the vicinity may experience some physical discomfort. They are advised to shut windows and avoid the immediate vicinity of the beaches and all immediate or secondary contact with the oil spillage.
• Anyone with concerns about the public health issues should call 0800 611 116.
• Weather conditions have continued to ease today.
Criminal charges
• Both the Master and the Second Officer have been charged by Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) under section 65 of the Maritime Transport Act (MTA) 1994, 'for operating a vessel in a manner causing unnecessary danger or risk'.
• Both have appeared in the Tauranga District Court and been remanded on bail until 19 October on the same charge, on the condition they surrender their passports. Their names are suppressed.


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For a woman with a wardrobe stuffed with backless, slash fronted, halterneck, gloriously impractical dresses it's a crying shame I was born in a country where we can count the number of gloriously hot days suitable for wearing them on the fingers of one hand.
|Vintage 1970s Bernshaw maxi (pressie from Curtise), African tribal choker (inherited from Mum), 1970s sunglasses (50p, Age UK), Massive hoop earrings (50p, Sari stall, Walsall market)
When the perfect opportunity for wearing strappy summery dresses comes along (a week in Greece) we've only got a piffling 15 kg luggage allowance between us (which is why our return flights are less than £80 each). We could pay for more but we're out and out cheapskates. What with the sun cream & mossie repellent, toiletries, the beach blanket, a few choice pieces from my bastard massive jewellery collection and our flip flops that leaves around 3 kg each for our clothes. Five cotton dresses, a couple of bikinis, two pairs of knickers (that's only because some of my dresses are a bit on the see thru' side), a rayon wrap, a shawl and that's my lot.
|Our packed bag weighs in at 12 kg...phew!
Which means that there's lots of dresses that can't come, such as this '70s Bernshaw number*. Happily, since Saturday, the UK's been enjoying temperatures of 30 degrees meaning that not only have I made a good start on my tan but I get to flounce around the lawn in skimpy clothes swigging cans of pre-mixed G&T and generally getting into the holiday spirit.
*I think I usually wear it with heels hence the reason why it's pooling around my bare feet (unless I've shrunk).
*I think I usually wear it with heels hence the reason why it's pooling around my bare feet (unless I've shrunk).
We haven't been completely lazy. As usual, whenever I go on holiday I have to clean the house from top to bottom (trust me, that's not a regular event) and donate a shed load of stuff to the charity shop (mostly paperbacks, I read like a maniac when the sun's out). In addition, the decorators start work tomorrow so we've had to shift all the plants from the front of the house and move them elsewhere (easier said than done in our tree-filled wilderness). Luckily I'm not a high maintenance woman so getting myself holiday ready consists slapping some colour on my roots, painting my nails and shaving my legs in the bath later.
Keeping the boys in food (and cat litter) is a full-time job. Jon's been on a lettuce run for Jacob so often this weekend the checkout lady in Lidl is beginning to think that he's stalking her.
Linking to Patti & The Gang for Visible Monday.
Kalinychta (as they say in Corfu!)

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Trading Spaces in the City that Blows
Summary: Vardians and Cirronians and Interior Designers, oh my...
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: I don't own them, especially not the real people mentioned. I usually make a point not to use real people in fanfic, and I know the personalities portrayed are a little overblown, but I just couldn't resist
Spoilers: "What Lies Beneath" and the Pilot
Trading Spaces in the City that Blows
EXT SCENE: Paige Davis standing in front of the Watchfire bar
"Hi, I'm Paige Davis. Welcome to another episode of Trading Spaces, where two sets of friends redecorate each other's rooms in two days with only a thousand dollars to spend. Today's episode brings us to the Windy City and the Watchfire Bar."
INT SCENE: Paige, Amy, Doug, and Vern sitting at the bar
PAIGE (voiceover): "Now, as you can see, the Watchfire itself is not in need of our help, but proprietress Mel Porter is desperate to bring order to her cluttered guestroom."
INT SCENE: the war-room, where Mel and Cole are sitting next to each other
"Well, just look at it!" Mel muttered, throwing up her hands. "I mean, if he's going to be spending eighteen, twenty hours at a time in here working..." She trailed off helplessly, gesturing around. "I don't know how he does it."
Cole nodded. "It is functional," he admitted. "But not very inviting."
"It's so sterile," Mel agreed. "It needs some warm colors and paintings, maybe some wood shelving to replace this metal stuff..."
"Windows would be nice, too," Cole decided, warming up to the idea of having the room redone.
"Not sure they'll be able to pull that off in two days, Cole," Mel murmured.
"That's okay. I'm sure it will look very nice when they are done with it."
INT SCENE: the Vault, where Zin is talking quietly to a small, dark woman
PAIGE (voiceover): "Mel and Cole will be Trading Spaces today with Cole's old friend turned nemesis Zin whose subterranean prison is in desperate need of a few homey touches. We'll be springing him for a few days to work on Cole's room. Rounding out our foursome will be Zin's personal assistant Lana."
"I'm still not comfortable having you on camera, sir," Lana muttered, shaking her head.
"Would you relax, child?" Zin suggested, grinning at her. "It'll be nice to get out of the Vault for a few days..."
"Mmm," she agreed quietly. "I'm less interested in where you're getting out of than I am in where we will be going. This opportunity may well prove invaluable."
"Uh, you're supposed to be talking about what you want to see in the room," the cameraman said hesitantly.
"Oh, yes, of course!" Zin agreed, nodding. "Forgive me. One forgets one's social graces in such a place, yes? I would like to see... anything over this, quite honestly. I mean, I may come from a culture that places a certain value on Spartan and Ascetic ideals, but this carries things much too far for my taste. Where is a man meant to relax and plot revenge in a place like this?" he asked, shaking his head ruefully. "Honestly, I don't know what the architects were thinking..."
Lana nodded agreement, then stared at the cameraman. "That is enough. You will turn that off now."
INT SCENE: the bar, where Mel, Cole, Zin, and Lana stand with Paige. Mel is glaring daggers at Zin and Lana is sneering at everyone in the room except Zin.
Paige cleared her throat nervously. The little one looked capable of cold-blooded murder. "Okay, now you all know the rules, right? You have two days and a budget of one thousand dollars. And no trying to find out what's being done to the other person's room. Okay, ready? Let's trade spaces!"
INT SCENE: the Vault
Vern was staring thoughtfully at the ceiling when Mel and Cole entered. He continued staring at it for a few more moments before turning and smiling at them, extending his hand.
"Hi, I'm Vern. Nice to meet you both."
Mel and Cole murmured greetings and each shook hands with him.
"So, this... this is going to be a challenge," Vern told them honestly, shaking his head. "This is definitely going to be a challenge. I think I might have some ideas on where to go with this, but what were you hoping to see?"
"Zin's head on a pike would make a nice center-piece," Mel suggested quietly.
"Mel," Cole protested, shaking his head faintly. "I know you do not like him, but such violent sentiments only reduce you to his level," he murmured reprovingly, stroking her throat. "It is not befitting for a woman like you."
Vern grinned faintly. "You two been together long?" he asked.
Mel flushed and started stammering. "Oh, we aren't... Uh, I mean... I'm going to go see if Amy needs any help!" she managed, scurrying from the room.
"Sorry," Vern said softly, frowning in bemusement.
"Mel often turns that color and becomes flustered," Cole said simply, shrugging fatalistically. "She is not a calm woman." He smiled after her. "But she is always very beautiful," he added quietly.
"Okay..." Vern murmured, blinking and shaking his head. "So, what did you want to see happen with this room?"
"I would like it to be a place where Zin can be comfortable, somewhere that does not seem so immense and sterile."
"Okay, great. Sounds like we're on the same page." Vern smiled at Mel as she edged back into the room. "I was thinking maybe some carpeting, some paint or wallpaper to take that sterile edge off. Maybe some potted plants and a fountain..."
"That sounds very nice," Cole agreed. "Zin likes plants very much."
"Zin?" Mel whispered, raising an eyebrow.
"Good," Vern said, nodding. "And, of course, we'll need some furniture, maybe some bookshelves. It's an odd-shaped room, but I have some plans drawn out already..." He unrolled a sheet of paper, showing it to Mel and Cole. "I thought this pedestal over here in the center would be an ideal focal-point for the fountain..."
INT SCENE: the war-room
"My God what a dump," Doug whispered, shaking his head.
"I know," Zin agreed, entering with Lana on his heel.
Doug's face lit up as he saw the lovely young woman following Zin. "So, you must be Zin and Lana," he greeted them, moving to stand next to them. Draping an arm around Lana's shoulder, he asked, "So what's your vision for this room?"
Lana's head shot up and she regarded him coldly. "Did I give you permission to touch me?"
"Uh..." Doug stared down at her with wide eyes for a moment, stunned by the menace exuding from this tiny creature. Slowly, he withdrew his arm. Clearing his throat nervously, he said, "So, as I was saying, this room's a real mess..."
"Tell me about it," Zin agreed. "For a Cirronian, the boy has no sense of the esthetic."
"What's a Cirronian?" Doug asked blankly.
"Lana, kindly explain."
"A Cirronian is a sentient, non-terrestrial life-form composed of very densely-packed particles of a substance roughly analogous to light, generally defined by the abilities to shape-shift, heal, and manipulate time within his immediate sphere," she informed him with obvious contempt.
Doug frowned slightly. "I see..."
"No you don't. You don't even pretend to credibly."
"Lana, be civil," Zin ordered in a gentle tone.
"As you command," she murmured, bowing her head.
"Shall we begin, then?" Zin asked.
"Uh, right!" Doug nodded quickly. "Well, what would you like to see in this room?"
"Mmm, how about a large explosive charge that detonates whenever there's a Cirronian in its vicinity?" Lana suggested.
"Lana!" Zin chuckled, shaking his head. "The room needs some color," he told Doug. "Cirronians are very fond of warm colors. Reds, oranges, things of that nature."
"Huh," Doug murmured. "Now, you see, what I was thinking for this room was something a little different. Earth tones. Browns and tans."
Lana's lack of anything resembling a smile became more pronounced. "Did the Doctor not speak loudly enough for your inferior auditory equipment?" she asked levelly. "He specifically stated that Cirronians are fond of warm colors."
"Yeah, but..."
"There will be no buts," Lana informed him flatly. "You will comply with the will of the Doctor or you will suffer the consequences."
"Hey!" Doug protested, glaring at her. "Try to remember who the expert is here!"
"Expert in what?" Lana scoffed, shaking her head. "How to apply paint without leaving bubbles? Doctor Zin is your superior in every way, up to and including the fact that he actually knows the Cirronian fanatic. You would do well to remember your place."
Doug glared at the cameraman. "Where's Paige? I don't have to put up with this from some guest's little wh--" He stopped in mid-sentence, clutching his throat and gasping for air.
"Lana," Zin murmured, shaking his head.
Lana ignored him and walked over to Doug. "I find your lack of faith disturbing," she informed him in a low voice. "Doctor Zin said warm colors. Do we understand each other?"
Doug gave a frantic nod.
"Good." Lana smiled. "Warm colors it is, then."
His knees buckled and he hit the floor, rubbing his throat and panting. "I think we can work some warmth into my plans," he said in a shaky voice. "Let's uh... Let's go ahead and clear the room out, then."
"Very well," Lana murmured.
Doug let out a startled yelp as a large bookshelf lurched and started dragging itself towards the door. "I'll just go see about getting the new paint then!" he said quickly, darting from the room.
Zin chuckled and shook his head. "I told you you'd enjoy yourself..."
"How wrong of me to doubt you," Lana murmured, picking up a small, metallic sphere. "Well, well, well, if it isn't the artificial Hyperspeed field generator prototype you... misplaced."
"Ah, so it is," Zin agreed, smiling widely and patting her on the shoulder as she pocketed it. "You've got sharp eyes, child. Are any of these other things I've... lent to Cole recently?"
"Hmm, let's see," she murmured, picking through the equipment on one shelf. She looked up abruptly, frowning at the cameraman. "We are just emptying the room. You should not waste film on such a tedious activity. Turn it off and go!"
INT SCENE: the Vault, where Cole and Vern are doing Tai Chi together
"Ah, there's nothing like starting a design session with a little Tai Chi," Vern sighed happily. "Normally we're too busy moving out furniture."
"It is very relaxing," Cole agreed. "Mel, you should try this."
"No thanks. I'm not that coordinated."
"It's actually pretty easy," Vern assured her. "Of course, maybe we should get to work?"
"Sounds good," Mel said, smiling at him.
"Okay, our major problem down here is we have all this empty space that just creates this impression of a vast, cavernous... well, I guess it is a vast cavern, which is the problem. We need to make it homier. Now, Cole tells me that Vardian society is organized along an Indian caste-system, so I was thinking we'd go with an Eastern theme, area rugs, some throw pillows, drapes hanging from the walls. They'll make the ceiling appear lower as well if we hang them right."
"I think Zin would feel very much at home in such a room," Cole said.
"Great." Vern nodded. "Now, we do have a problem in that we're starting completely from scratch, but I got a great deal on throw pillows and area rugs and on our fabrics, so with Amy building our furniture, we should be able to come in under budget. So, we should probably get started on the drapes. Do either of you sew?"
"I do, and Cole's a really fast learner," Mel told him.
"Wonderful. With three of us working on them, we should be able to finish in no time." Vern left the Vault and quickly returned with several bolts of fabric in tow. "Now, I went with these dark, rich colors to help offset the sterility of the room itself, and we'll be hanging them from the walls like this," he said, pulling out his pad and quickly sketching, "to create the feel of one of those great oriental tents you see. It'll cut down on the amount of usable space, but that isn't really a concern in a room this large. Area rugs and throw pillows, along with a few low pieces of furniture will complete the picture. We'll add a large fountain and the plants to give a more subtropical feel to the room and it'll really be like a slice of the East."
"Sounds nice," Mel said, nodding. "Nicer than Zin deserves, really."
"So I'm guessing Zin is Cole's friend?" Vern ventured.
"Actually, he's my nemesis," Cole explained easily. At Vern's raised eyebrow he added, "But we were quite close until he killed Mel."
"Until he..." Vern gave a bemused shake of his head and glanced at Mel. "I see."
"Oh, Cole resurrected me," she explained. "It's a Cirronian thing. Useful."
"I'll bet," he agreed, nodding. "Uh, okay... Let's get started on these drapes."
INT SCENE: the war-room, where Zin and Lana are sprawled across several pillows on the floor, sipping brandy from snifters and going over a spreadsheet
Doug walked into the room, frowning as he saw them. "Well, come on, people. Those walls aren't going to paint... themselves," he finished as he realized that the walls seemed to be doing just that. Two rollers were spreading red paint across the wall without anyone or anything seeming to guide them. "Hey, the red is just for accents!" he protested.
"There's been a change of plan," Lana informed him sweetly before returning her attention to Zin. "So, you'll see that third quarter earnings are up only marginally from the second, which--"
"You can't do that!" Doug protested.
"I have," Lana answered mildly. "Up only marginally from the second, which has had a significant impact on the rate of progress for our overseas operation," she continued as if she had not been interrupted, sipping at her drink.
"Are you listening to me?" Doug demanded.
"Well, I'm trying not to," Lana replied, smiling innocently up at him and rising. "But you really are a hard man to ignore."
"Lana, be civil," Zin reminded her mildly.
"Of course, Doctor." She inclined her head faintly towards him before returning her attention to Doug and smiling up at him. "After deliberation, Doctor Zin and myself decided that it would be best to deviate slightly from the original plans. You seem a reasonable man, I'm sure you will be able to see the wisdom of these changes."
Doug smiled faintly at her, nodding. "Well, it's not like guests aren't supposed to have any input into the room," he told her, resting one hand lightly on her shoulder. "There's no reason why we can't discuss this."
"You're doing it again, human," Lana pointed out, her friendly expression instantly replaced by a cold one.
Doug winced and immediately withdrew his hand.
Lana shook her head in contempt. "You are not needed here at present; we have things well in hand. You may go."
He bristled, opened his mouth, saw the glint in Lana's eye, turned on his heel, and stalked off.
"What an annoying creature," Zin said softly, shaking his head. "Frank is so much more amiable. Lana, do you think you could arrange for Douglas to have urgent business elsewhere for the rest of the shoot?"
Lana's smile turned sweet again. "I'm sure something can be arranged. If you don't mind, sir, I'll just go see if Amy needs any help on the shelving units..."
"You do that, dear," he said, raising his glass to her as she left. Draining and refilling it, he smiled up at the cameraman. "Good help may be hard to find, but it is certainly worth the effort once you have. Wouldn't you agree?"
"Uh, did you just... put a hit out on Doug?" the cameraman asked uneasily.
Zin laughed, shaking his head. "My dear fellow, what sort of man do you take me for? Respectable scientific professionals do not order assassinations!" he chuckled, shaking his head. "They delegate the task of ordering them to their subordinates. Care for some of this brandy? It really is quite good..."
INT SCENE: Watchfire bar, where Paige is standing talking into a cell-phone
"Yeah, okay. Thanks. No, thanks. Great. Thank you." Hanging up the phone and inhaling deeply, she turned towards the camera, gesturing for him to start rolling and putting on her game-face. "Well, our crew at the hospital tells us that Doug should regain consciousness any day now. In the meantime, we've called in Kia to sub for him. She'll be taking over the task of helping Zin and Lana transform Cole's cluttered war-room into an efficient workspace."
"And cut," the cameraman called.
"Thank God this is a bar because I need a drink," Paige muttered, shaking her head and sitting down.
"And they do both have alibis?" the Detective investigating the scene of Doug's 'accident' asked.
Paige nodded. "Yeah. Zin was upstairs painting and Lana was out back with Amy and Doug. The entire carpentry crew saw it. She was nowhere near him. He just kind of... fell over." She shook her head.
"Okay, ma'am. Well, I think we can safely declare this an accident. We won't keep you from your shoot any longer."
"Thanks. Have a nice day." Sighing, Paige turned to the barmaid. "Something strong, please."
INT SCENE: war-room, where Zin and Lana are arguing with Kia
"Paisley borders?" Lana demanded. "In a man's office?"
"Purple is not a warm color," Zin added, shaking his head. "Besides, you want us to repaint the entire room at this phase?"
"Untenable," Lana told her.
"Look, I'm sure we can come to some sort of compromise," Kia began in a mollifying tone.
"Doctor Zin does not compromise," Lana informed her quietly, her voice cold. "Doctor Zin is a man who gets what he wants and, in this case, what Doctor Zin wants is warm colors and dark woods."
"Well, we can't get dark woods because Doug shot the entire budget on brown paint," Kia told her. "We'll be lucky to pull my design off on the money we have left."
"Listen to me, Kia," Zin said quietly. "I am a very well-traveled man and I can assure that 'purple and green with paisley borders' is an esthetic no-no on any planet..."
Kia sighed and shook her head. "Fine, no purple walls. We can use the green as an accent color--"
"The room will look like a Christmas card exploded," Lana interrupted, shaking her head. "No green." Pausing, she added firmly, "And no paisley."
"Look, if you would just give my vision a chance..."
"No chances," Lana said softly, shaking her head. Her voice and expression took on a hard edge as she frowned up at Kia. "You will submit to Doctor Zin's will or you will face the consequences of your refusal. Doctor Zin is not a man who likes to be crossed. Doctor Lana is not a woman who likes to watch Doctor Zin being crossed. Do we understand each other, Kia?"
INT SCENE: barroom, where Paige is starting to look quite frazzled
"Well, Kia and Zin's team have agreed to disagree, so taking over the transformation of Mel's guestroom will be Frank." She looked up at the cameraman. "You can cut. No, seriously, turn it off now. I'll add the voiceover junk later. Right now I just need to find a dark room to lie down in for a few hours..."
INT SCENE: the Vault, which now looks like a large tent from an eastern bazaar
"Wow, you guys did great on your homework!" Vern exclaimed, looking around with an approving smile. "Don't you sleep?"
"Cole doesn't." She grinned at Vern's bemused look. "This is coming together nicely, isn't it?" she asked, looking around and nodding to herself. "How much do you normally charge, Vern, because I've been wanting to redo my bedroom..."
"We'll work something out after the show," he promised. "You guys are fun to work with, and Cole's got Feng Shui down to a science."
"Where he comes from, I think it is a science," Mel chuckled, shaking her head. "I heard Doug had some kind of accident?" she added, frowning in concern.
"Yeah. He was outside with the carpenters and I guess he got dizzy or something, because the next thing anyone knew, he was on the ground. Hit his head pretty hard, I guess."
"That's too bad."
He nodded. "Paige says he's stable, though. Should be able to return the show in no time."
"That's great. So, what happened with Zin and Lana?"
"Oh, I guess they scrambled to get one of the other designers out here. I thought it was supposed to be Kia, but I saw Frank talking to Amy, so I guess I was wrong." He shrugged. "So, let's go help Cole bring the plants down."
INT SCENE: war-room, where Frank is standing with his hands on his hips staring thoughtfully at the red walls
"This is perfect!" he announced cheerfully, nodding. "In a room with any natural light at all, it would probably be just a little too intense, but it's got a nice, warm feel to it as it is. Now, Amy's almost done with the shelving. You mentioned that you wanted dark wood?"
"That's right," Lana agreed quietly, regarding him uncertainly. Had they actually struck upon an agreeable one? "Doctor Zin wants warm colors and dark woods."
"Okay, well, obviously, the dark wood's going to be a little bit of a problem at this point, but I think we can use the brown paint we have left over from the original design and use it as a wash, kind of a modified stain, to give the wood a darker appearance."
"Splendid!" Zin said, smiling widely at him. "You always were my favorite designer on the show."
"Oh, really?" Frank grinned at him. "Well, thank you, Zin. Okay, if you want to go see if Amy needs any help, I'll start experimenting with that paint and see what kind of finish we can come up with!" With these words and a cheerful wave, he bounded from the room.
"You're right, Zin," Lana said quietly. "He is more amiable than Doug..."
"He most certainly is. More brandy?"
EXT SCENE: the carpentry tent, where Zin and Amy are working next to each other at the table saw, Lana glaring at them
"Doctor Zin, such menial labor is beneath a man of your standing!" Lana protested.
"Oh, hush, child!" Zin chided gently, grinning at the lovely human carpenter. "This is oddly soothing." Glancing around at Lana, he grinned and added, "On many levels. So, Miss Pastor, have you been in this line of work long? It hardly seems the logical choice for such a lovely and obviously astute young woman as yourself."
Lana rolled her eyes as Zin worked his magic. Human females were seldom immune, and this one, judging by the smile she was giving Zin, was no exception.
"Lana, dear. Come try this!" Zin suggested. "Just ask Miss--"
"Amy," she reminded him, touching his arm and leaning forward slightly. "You should try this, Lana. It's really very liberating."
"Liberating, is it?" Lana asked, narrowing her eyes. "And how is that?"
"Just try it," Amy suggested.
"Now, please, dear," Zin added mildly. "Amy and I have some... design specifications to discuss."
"Ah. I understand, Doctor." She inclined her head and approached the saw as Zin steered Amy off. After a few cuts, she decided that Zin had been right. There was something obscurely soothing in this act of constructive destruction...
INT SCENE: the barroom
Paige smiled into the camera, her expression relieved. "Well, after two crazy days, we're finally ready for the reveal. Will Cole like his new..." She paused, frowning faintly. "How would you describe the room?"
"Dunno." The cameraman shrugged. "Kind of reminds me of my grandfather's study when I was a kid..."
"Old-world study, that works." She nodded and started again. "Will Cole like his new, old-world study? Will Zin feel at home in his subterranean tent or find it just bazaar? We'll find out after these messages from our sponsors."
"And cut."
She sighed and nodded. "Okay. Let's get this over with," she said, rubbing her forehead. "D-- Uh, Frank, are you ready?"
"Yeah, Paige," he agreed cheerfully. "After you," he added, gesturing for her to precede him up the stairs.
"Hey, this is nice," Paige said, looking around the room.
The walls were a rich red color, and the muted brown of the desks and shelving complimented it perfectly. It really did have the feel of an old-world study, except for the profusion of unidentifiable computer equipment. Of course, Frank had artfully concealed most of that, so the room definitely looked less like a Radio Shack had exploded inside of it.
"Okay, ready when you are," the cameraman announced after a moment.
Paige nodded and turned to face Frank slightly. "Frank, this room is amazing."
"Well, thank you, Paige. I have to admit, I was a little worried at first, coming in half-way through the build like I did, but I think I managed to pull things together nicely. Zin and Lana have been great. They really wanted this room to be perfect for their friend."
"Great. Well, let's see what Cole and Mel think," she said, too worn-out and on-edge to come up with any witty phrases. She could always dub them in later. When the cameraman had announced 'cut', she looked at Frank again. "You know, those two really didn't strike me as the type to have many friends. Especially not friends as laid-back as Cole seems to be..."
"Oh, yeah, you can tell they're really close by the way they're always joking around about him. Lana has the cutest little nickname for him, calls him 'the fanatic'..."
INT SCENE: the war-room, where Paige is standing between Mel and Cole who have their eyes closed
"Nervous?" Paige asked, grinning at them.
"Well, nothing's blown up yet, which I take as a promising sign," Mel answered.
Paige laughed and shook her head. "What about you, Cole?"
"I'm sure it will be very nice," he answered placidly.
Paige shrugged. She was used to guests being a little more nervous. "Well, open your eyes!"
"Oh, wow," Mel said softly, looking around. "It's actually nice..."
Paige gave a faintly bemused smile and glanced at Cole, who was looking around the room with a wide smile. "Well?" she prompted when it became clear that he was not going to speak.
"It is very nice," Cole answered, smiling down at her for a moment before returning his silent appreciation of the room.
Paige waited for a few more moments, frowning faintly. "He always so quiet?"
"Pretty much," Mel said, shrugging. "He likes it, though."
"How can you tell?"
"You just kind of can." She shrugged again.
"Oh... Well, let's go see what Zin thinks of his room."
INT SCENE: the Vault, where Paige is sitting with Vern
"Thank God that's over, huh?" Paige asked Vern, glancing around the room with its delicate draperies, throw pillows, low couch, and plants everywhere.
"Actually, I really enjoyed it. It's nice to have a team so in-tune with me. I'm doing Mel's bedroom for her next."
"Huh." Paige shrugged. To each his own, she guessed, and Cole and Mel were definitely more agreeable than Zin and Lana. And a lot less frightening to be alone with...
"Okay, ready when you are," the cameraman announced.
Paige nodded and turned to Vern. "Vern, this has got to be the most absolute transformation you've ever made. I don't even recognize the room any more."
"Which in the case of this particular room is a good thing," Vern answered with a smile. "I thought it was going to be a real challenge, but it was nice to have a completely blank slate to work from for a change." He looked around again for a moment before nodding. "I'm happy with how this room turned out. I like it."
"Well, let's see if Zin can say the same," Paige said, swallowing hard.
INT SCENE: the Vault, where Zin and Lana are standing with Paige with their eyes closed. Lana looks disgusted with the whole process and has her arms folded over her chest instead of holding Paige's hand as guest's traditionally do
"Okay, Zin, are you ready to see your new room?" Paige asked, glancing uneasily at Lana.
"Well, anything's bound to be an improvement over what this place did look like, but I must confess myself curious to see what the boy came up with for me."
"Other than a subterranean prison, he means," Lana contributed quietly.
"Lana," Zin chastised her, shaking his head. "He really had no choice, Paige," he explained. "It was my life or his. And that of everyone on the planet," he added as an afterthought.
Paige glanced sideways at him with wide eyes, freeing her hand from his and taking a step away.
"Can we get this over with?" Lana demanded, tapping her foot restlessly on the floor. "I have work to do: a business to run, trade negotiations to attend, a rescue operation to coordinate..."
"All work and no play, Lana," Zin murmured, shaking his head faintly.
"Yeah," Paige said, clearing her throat. "So, let's see your new room. Open you eyes," she said, wincing as they did.
"Huh," Lana said softly, glancing around. "Not bad for a Cirronian fanatic and a pack of talking monkeys..."
"It's lovely," Zin told Paige, smiling faintly. "I think I shall almost be sorry when Lana manages to free me. It reminds me of my bedroom at my estate in Kashta. Don't you think so, Lana?"
"You approve then?" she asked, nodding faintly. "I'll see to it that the human responsible is contracted to decorate your estates on this planet."
Paige winced. Poor Vern.
"You do that, Lana," Zin told her, smiling and dropping onto the low couch with a contented sigh. "All that's missing is the sound of children playing outside," he told Paige. "It's lovely. Are Daggon and his pet about? I really need to thank them."
"I'll get the knives," Lana murmured.
"Child!" Zin snapped, raising one hand. "Behave yourself," he ordered. "This is supposed to be fun."
"Of course, sir," Lana said, bowing her head. "But if you'll just excuse me, I really should get back to work. I have several thousand equations to recheck before I can execute your rescue."
Zin sighed and nodded, making a shooing gesture with both hands. "Off with you, then. Go," he directed, shaking his head. "All work and no play, that one," he told Paige with a helpless shrug.
"Uh, yeah..." she murmured, taking a backwards step towards the Vault door.
"Oh, would you relax?" Zin chuckled, shaking his head. "I don't bite. Not without an invitation, at least..." Grinning up at her, he asked, "May I see them, now?"
"Uh, you bet." Paige nodded quickly and made a frantic gesture off-camera.
"Ah, there he is!" Zin said cheerfully, rising as Cole half-drug Mel into the Vault. "Daggon, my boy, Miss Porter, dear, you have outdone yourselves. I stand impressed."
"Uh, thanks," Mel said quietly, edging towards the door.
Cole absently reached out and caught her arm, stalling her progress. "My room is very nice as well, Zin. Thank you."
"You're welcome, boy. It was a pleasure to do. Frank was a delightful fellow to work with." He smiled and glanced around. "Did you have fun? This really is lovely. Feel free to visit any time. Bring a chess-board, we'll make an afternoon of it."
Mel shook her head faintly. "Uh, right. That'll happen. When hell freezes over."
Zin chuckled. "You really do need to explain the nature of our nemesisiocity to her some time, boy. She seems to think we should hate each other for some reason..." He shook his head.
"Well, shouldn't you?" Paige asked, frowning. "I mean, being nemeses and all?"
Mel just shook her head. "Don't even try to understand them. You'll just give yourself a headache."
"Mel, do we have to reseal the Vault right away?" Cole asked, looking up from his quiet conversation with Zin. "Can't we wait a few hours?"
"I promise to have him home by curfew," Zin added with a faint smile.
Mel sighed and shook her head again. "Why not? Paige, offer you a drink?"
"I'd kill for one."
"Lana did that once," Zin contributed.
"Like right now would be good," Paige whispered to Mel, backing towards the door. "For Vern, Doug, Kia, Frank, and Amy, this has been another episode of Trading Spaces. See you next time," she said quickly over her shoulder as the two women fled the room.
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Free agent WR Terrell Owens isn't ready to call it quits on his prismatic NFL career.
Owens is in South Korea on a three-day visit for therapy on his surgically repaired ACL, according to The Korea Times, South Korea's oldest english-language newspaper.
Unable to garner any interest in free agency, Owens might be interested in speeding his recovery time from offseason surgery. Peyton Manning underwent a similar procedure in Europe to heal his surgically-repaired neck, according to a report.
Dr. Lee Jung-no, president of the Chaum Anti-Aging center, confirmed Owens' visit to the newspaper.
"Mr. Owens starts with therapy Monday followed by the collecting and storing of his stem cells the next day," Lee said.
The Times reports that the six-time Pro Bowler was recommended to Lee by renowned American surgeon Dr. James Andrews.
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A violation of Bell's inequalities is generally considered to be the Holy Grail of experimental proof that a specific natural phenomenon cannot be explained in a classical framework and is based on a non-boolean structure of predications. Generalized quantum theory allows for such non-boolean predications. We formulate temporal Bell's inequalities for cognitive two-state systems and indicate how these inequalities can be tested. This will introduce the notion of temporally non-local measurements. The Necker-Zeno model for bistable perception predicts a violation of these temporal Bell's inequalities.
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In their Dragons' debut, Bruce went 2-5 with a double and a SB (and a CS). Wood goes 3.2, 6 hits, 5 k's, 3 ER
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Is that the first time Wood has been lit up in his career? Gonna have to work on that stamina kid, this ain't rookie ball anymore.
I like hearing news of Jay Bruce doing well. I hope I continue to hear good things!
"And the fact that watching him pitch is like having someone poop on your soul." FCB on Gary Majewski
I believe Wood got roughed up in his last appearance in Billings last year. Might have been in the playoffs. Sounds like he came out of the gates lights out. Dayton will be a fun group to watch this year.
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A report on their condition said they posed "a significant health and safety risk" to people around the 620ft landmark.
Bolts and brackets are missing or partially detached on some dishes while others are sagging, dented and corroded.
Three aerials were removed in November because they posed an "immediate" risk. It will mean the appearance of the tower will be changed dramatically after planning consent for their removal was granted by Camden council.
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Life doesn't always go according to plan. There are always those little misunderstandings, those little accidents, those little sip-ups that can't be avoided. Despite this fact, I would like to believe that most things happen for a reason.
Two weeks ago, I took my G2 road test. I had planned the weekend out given that I was to pass my road test on Saturday. On Sunday, I would drive to my favourite bakery to pick up a Chocolate Coffee Cake, some croissants, and bread. I would drop the Chocolate and Almond Croissants and the Walnut Loaf off at home for my mom's birthday, deliver the cake to my best friend Jenny as a belated birthday present, and subsequently give her a ride to work.
That was the plan, anyways.
I had fully, wholeheartedly expected to pass, so it's not hard to imagine how humiliated I felt when the road test administrator asked me to pull over and cut my test short. "Practice more and then take the test again," he advised. My faced burned with embarrassment.
I am not a bad driver. Compared to some of my friends who have their G2 licenses and have given me rides, I'd say that I can drive with the same amount of skill. I can accelerate, brake, change lanes, and park like the rest of them.
The only thing that differed is that I never took driving lessons from an instructor; I learned how to drive from my mom. In retrospect, her instruction was geared towards driving safely in real life and lacked the specific focus of passing a defunct driving test.
I didn't pull up the handbreak every time I parked. I assumed that I wasn't supposed to change lanes unless the administrator told me so because he said that I should only follow his instructions. I assumed that it was okay to turn right on a red light given that I fully stopped first. So I failed.
On Sunday morning, I woke up (relatively) early and set out to pick up the pastries from my favourite bakery. Without a license, I was subjected to the old-fashioned way of traveling: taking the bus. Failing the road test still stung, but the Chocolate Croissant and the Walnut Loaf definitely ameliorated my lack of a license.
Two days ago, I took the test againr, after three lessons with a driving instructor. It turned out that the road test administrator I had had, Number 305, was notorious for failing people. I went to a different test center with apparently nicer drive test administrators and passed without a problem.


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Rebecca Anderson
Rebecca leads Queens' strategy, human resources and marketing teams, where her responsibilities include raising the university's profile, providing strategic plan support for the Office of the President, and managing human capital. Her background spans more than two decades of corporate communications, marketing and leadership experience across multiple fields. Prior to Queens she served in leadership roles at both LendingTree and The Walt Disney Company, as well as running her own communication consulting firm, RBA Communications. Rebecca has been published in several professional journals and is a regular presenter at higher education conferences such as the American Marketing Association's Symposium on Higher Education Marketing and the Council for the Advancement and support of Education (CASE). Rebecca earned a BA in history from Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, and an MBA from Queens' McColl School of Business.
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James Bullock is the Vice President for University Advancement at Queens University of Charlotte and is the founder of Bullock Development Consulting. He has more than 30 years of fundraising experience working with colleges and universities, independent schools, religious and healthcare organizations both professionally and in a volunteer capacity. James joined Queens in 2008 where he leads a team of 18 alumni relations and development professionals. In 2011, Queens completed the Investing in Queens' Future campaign one year ahead of schedule with more than $110 million committed toward a $100 million goal. Queens has been recognized twice by CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education) as one of 20 universities nationally for excellence in fundraising. Active in many civic and professional organizations over the years, James is currently serving as a trustee of the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and is a founding board member of the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership. James earned his BA (1985) and MBA (1995) from Wake Forest University.
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Jennifer Johnson is a marketing strategist with 18+ years of experience in the fields of media, health & human services and higher education. She has experience leading major organization change initiatives including brand and pricing. Jennifer is currently the Vice President of Marketing and Communication at Queens where she leads the team responsible for creative services, graphic design, web, social media, public relations, communication, advertising and marketing. She led the university's brand initiative which launched to the public in April of 2016. Jennifer worked closely with the Queens' admissions team to evaluate and re-create their communication flow, including new digital tactics. Prior to Queens, Jennifer led marketing for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, where she spearheaded pricing and brand projects. Early in her career, she worked in the field of journalism as a producer for WBTV News in Charlotte, NC. She graduated from Duke in 1998, and graduated from Queens McColl School of Business in 2014 with a Master of Science in Executive Coaching. She is an active volunteer with Mecklenburg Community Church and serves on the School Leadership Team at Myers Park Traditional School. She is raising two boys - Drew and Chase - with her husband Adrian.
Dr. Lynn M. Morton
Appointed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in July 2014, Lynn has been part of the Queens community for more than two decades. She's served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chair of the English Department, holding the Dorothy M. Shelton Chair of English and the rank of tenured Associate Professor. She also directed the First Year Writing Program at Queens and served as Queens' accreditation officer. Today as Provost Lynn oversees all academic programming and units, including four major colleges, as well as Student Life. Lynn earned her PhD in Renaissance and Medieval British Literature from the University of South Carolina, her MA in British Literature from the University of Nevada-Reno, and her BA in English and History with teacher licensure from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. At Queens she was awarded both the William S. Lee Distinguished Professor Award (2004) and the Joseph W. Grier Distinguished Professor Award (2008). In addition to Renaissance and Medieval Literature, her scholarly interests are in issues pertaining to higher education: she has presented on a wide variety of higher education topics at the American Association of Colleges and Universities, the Southern Association of College & Schools, the Council of Independent Colleges, and Bridges Leadership Institute for Women.
Bill Nichols
Bill joined Queens in 2005 to help define and execute the university's master plan. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he earned his Bachelor of Architecture. Bill was a partner with Lee-Nichols Architecture, the winner of the prestigious Kamphoefner Prize in 1996 and the Firm Award from AIA North Carolina in 2000. His firm specialized in university projects and he has constructed buildings on most of the university campuses in North Carolina. Nichols developed the campus master plans for UNC Charlotte, North Carolina Central University, Appalachian State University, the Mint Museum of Art and Charlotte Country Day School. Bill has been very active in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and served as President of AIA North Carolina in 1994. Also, he is a member of the Association of University Architects (AUA) and the Society of College & University Planners (SCUP). He has been involved with the Mecklenburg County Council Boy Scouts of America for many years, is an Eagle Scout and received the Silver Beaver award in 2004.
Matt Packey
Matt joined Queens as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Administration in June 2010. In this wide-ranging role he leads the business office which includes finance, accounting, payroll, student financial services, treasury and risk management. Matt also provides oversight for our administrative support departments including information technology, public safety and campus police as well as parking and transportation. And finally, Matt leads our auxiliary vendor services including campus services, dining services, the bookstore and the mail room/copy center. His past experience includes seven years with a "Big 4" accounting firm and fourteen years with public and private companies in various financial leadership roles including controller, VP of financial reporting, chief accounting officer and chief financial officer. Matt is a CPA, licensed in North Carolina and is an honors graduate from the University of Akron, holding a BS in Accounting. Matt is on the Board of the Simmons YMCA, serving on various committees and he is actively involved in a youth mentoring organization called Trips-for-Kids.


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Evaluate utility, efficacy, and potential advantages of applying videotechnology to mediastinoscopy for the diagnosis of mediastinal disease.
From 01/01/94 through 04/01/04, video-assisted mediastinoscopy (VAM), using a modified Carlens mediastinoscope with a 4-mm, 30-degree-angle viewing telescope connected to a video camera, was done for 460 patients (ages 17-86 yr, mean 62 yr) under general endotracheal anesthesia in a hospital-based ambulatory setting. All patients had imaging studies, prospective screening by an anesthesiologist and predischarge evaluation by the attending surgeon.
Of 374 patients who had mediastinoscopic lung cancer staging, 61 had mediastinal nodal metastasis. Of 74 patients evaluated for undiagnosed mediastinal adenopathy without identifiable lung lesion, 15 had lymphomas, 13 small cell carcinoma, 16 sarcoidosis, 5 granulomas, 2 non-small-cell lung cancer, 2 Castleman disease, 2 metastatic carcinoma of unknown primary site, 1 metastatic renal cell carcinoma, 1 metastatic carcinoma of the esophagus, and the others reactive lymphoid hyperplasia. For obscure mediastinal masses, biopsy confirmed 2 nonseminomatous germ cell tumors, 2 thymic carcinomas, 3 thymomas, 2 cystic lymphangiomas, 1 substernal thyroid, and 2 inflammatory pseudotumors. Complications included 1 major bleeding, 3 transient vocal cord pareses, and 3 superficial wound infections. Benefits included no mortality or hospital readmission.
VAM has the advantage of providing a magnified view with high resolution of mediastinal structures, thus enhancing visualization and safety of dissection and biopsy. Video screen viewing allows the assistant to assume a more active, meaningful role and aids in training residents to perform the procedure.
VAM is effective for evaluating undiagnosed mediastinal adenopathy and obscure mediastinal tumors and for preoperative lung cancer staging. Video assistance enhances visibility; magnifies the operative field; and enables safer, more complete mediastinal evaluation. The procedure can be done with minimal risk in a hospital-based ambulatory setting.
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The entertainment was for us the highlight of the trip. The Punchliner comedy was hilarious! My mother enjoyed the nightly Vegas style shows the best. There is something for everyone. We all learned how to make the animal towels that they left in our cabin every night.
We took the Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Ocho Rios vacation. The excursions on the ship were over priced. I would suggest you wait until you get the country and purchase an excursion from a local. Jamaica was the most impressionable out of all 3. You do have to be careful. We were hustled for about 2 blocks to pick a tour guide. We decided on the nicest one, Pamela Broderick. She was an amazing tour guide and very sweet. All the tour guides have identification and don't asked to be paid until the end of your day. But don't carry too much and try not to create attention onto yourself, sadly Jamaica is a struggling nation. Nevertheless, the people are kind and the natural resources are like none other.
Which ever cruise you chose have fun and enjoy every minute of it because it's all over too quickly.
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Good job helping him unserstand his need to protect himself.
This is a discussion on Another convert within the General Firearm Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; One of my commercial tenants is a pawn shop. He's a sweet old guy that deals mostly in gold. When I first signed him up, ...
One of my commercial tenants is a pawn shop. He's a sweet old guy that deals mostly in gold. When I first signed him up, I asked him what he carried and he said 'nothing'. He didn't like guns.
After expressing my sincere concern, I gave him the contact info of a good local training center and strongly recommended that he train & arm himself. A few months later, another pawn broker nearby is brutally murdered after complying with the robber's demands. I called him to talk about the news and he said that it actually was a friend of his that was killed. A couple weeks later, I check in on my guy and am pleased to see a G26 strapped to his hip, and he's already taken his courses and has his CWP on order. The next time that I saw him, he had a .38 snubbie.
Today I stopped by and he was sporting a GP100 .357, and he's now talking ballistics with me! LOL. Out of one tragedy springs a new responsible armed citizen.
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Good job helping him unserstand his need to protect himself.
God is love (1 John 4:8)
Next he'll have a .44 Mag! Sad that it took a friend's life to convince him.
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Too bad about his friend, but it helped bring forth a good change of mindset.
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
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I feel very bad for his friend and his grief. Sometimes terrible things in life make us change our whole outlook on day to day living. Glad you are there to help him out, good for you!
Blessed be the LORD my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. PSALM 144:1
I CLING to my guns and my Bible.
Good thing you were there to steer him in the right direction. I am sorry for him and his friend though. Hopefully he won't be following in his friend's footsteps, thanks to you.
This is why I think, when ever possible, folks should be more open about carrying. It didn't take a tragedy for me to have a change of heart about firearms. It took people that were willing to continue to express their views on the 2A and the right to protect themselves.
These folks took the time to show me things I didn't know about responsible gun ownership. It also helped that some of these folks didn't fit the stereotypical gun owner. They are Hispanic democrats like me, African American females or White moms driving minivans.
It's been an eye opening experience for me. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
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According to witnesses, some of the protesters joined members of the gang at the Skowhegan Community Building on Monday to work out their differences.
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