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I'll admit I get a canker sore once in a while (I've read that one occurrence every one to three months is average for 20% of the population). So about a week ago I thought nothing of the irritation starting on the inside of my lip. It looked like a canker sore for about a day, and then it decided to get mean, grow really big and turn into that beauty you see over there. I still thought little of it for 3 or 4 days, playing it off as a blister that would fade before long. I tried without luck a couple of times to get some fluid out of it.
After almost a week of this so-called blister not getting any smaller (and if anything getting bigger), I decided to finally try to figure out what it was. Looking for a "lip lump" took me here. Those pictures look familiar! I read some more and am pretty convinced that it's a mucocele (it could be cancer though!) and that I have a date with some oral surgery to drain this thing and remove a salivary gland. Sounds like fun to me!
Update Mar 8, 2007: I went to my doctor on Tuesday. His diagnosis confirmed that it was a mucocele (although calling it a diagnosis might be generous — he didn't do much more than glance at it and chat with an intern). I got a referral to a ear/nose/throat specialist. Being pumped to get this thing cut out, I went to the specialist. He again confirmed that it was a mucocele (with a more thorough diagnosis I might add — he poked it, pushed it, checked areas of my mouth), although he seemed to prefer calling it a cyst over a mucocele. Unfortunately, he said he couldn't perform the procedure at his office because he needed an assistant and apparently didn't have any of those at his office. So, he's been scheduled to do it a week from tomorrow at a local hospital. On his surgery order, the nurse told me he order general anesthesia for the procedure. WOW, a little overboard? But after checking with him, he orders general only so it's ready if needed. We'll start with local anesthesia (zylocaine with epinephrine he said) and if I have a lot of trouble with it for some reason, then we can put me under. So it seems I need to make friends with this lump for another week.
Update Mar 13, 2007: I think things are finally squared away. I got a call later on the Thursday the 8th from the hospital wanted to get me in on Friday to run a couple of hours of pre-anesthesia tests (blood work, chest x-rays, etc.). First, I don't want hours of tests for anesthesia I don't want. Second, I hadn't heard anything from the doctor about an appointment for tests (I ended up getting a letter in the mail Thursday night telling me about the appointment that the hospital called me about during the day on Thursday). I decided that I just wanted the order written up as local anesthesia. I won't need general; I'm tough. I called the doctor's office back and spoke to a nurse. She said she'd check with the doctor and get back with me. She didn't call. I called the doctor's office again at the end of the day. Got an answering service. I called the next morning and spoke to a nurse again. She said the order was changed to local, the hospital knew about it, and I was good to go. After a few more calls to the insurance company, my family doctor and the doctor's office, everything was FINALLY taken care of (afaict). The proof is in the pudding though.
Update Nov 9, 2008: I wonder why I never finished this story. I went through with the surgery on Friday, March 14th I believe. I ended up just having local anesthesia and that was fine. It didn't hurt; I just felt them tugging and saw them grab and use various cutting and grabbing tools. I don't remember the healing process much but don't think it was TOO bad. Today, I still have a slight bump where the mucocele was and a can feel some scar tissue with my tongue on the inside of my lip. It's just a bit harder than the rest of lip.
A funny part about the surgery was that it was done the Friday before St. Patrick's day weekend. We had plans to go to Chicago for the weekend and party it up with some friends and ended up still doing that. On Friday night, I was drinking beer from a straw in some bar in Chicago. Straws were supposed to be a no no because the pressure from sucking could damage the healing / stitching. So, I just pushed the straw far back into my mouth on the right side and sucked gently. The weekend of beer was just my form of pain medication.


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(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs have continued their supremacy in the NBA, beating Washington 96-86 on Saturday for a 10th successive victory.
The Spurs dominated the first half, leading 51-26 at the break, before easing the tempo in the second to improve to an NBA best 38-11, confining the Wizards to an equal league worst 11-35 in the process.
It was not all good news for the Spurs who lost All-Star Tim Duncan to knee and ankle sprains in the first half after he became tangled with Martell Webster.
Tony Parker led the Spurs with 19 points and 12 assists, while all 12 of their players got on the scoresheet.
John Wall scored a game high 21 points for the Wizards and added nine assists.
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Preface – The following form should be used by the Athletic Department Evaluation Committee to issue their written evaluation and recommendation report for the renewal evaluation and recommendation for athletic trainers; and non-instructional athletic trainers applying for promotion in rank.
Faculty Member: ________________________________________________________________
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1. Article 6.9.1 Management of the health care of student athletes, including: risk management and injury prevention; recognition and evaluation of injuries/illnesses; injury treatment and disposition; rehabilitation; organization and administration of services; coordination of services with other sport medicine professionals; and their role educating and counseling student athletes.
2. Article 6.9.2 Demonstrated level of care and professionalism when interacting with student athletes.
3. Article 6.9.3 Record of continued educational growth and service to the profession.
4. Article 6.9.4 Productive service to the department and University.
5. Article 6.9.5 Years in Rank
We the undersigned members of the DEC, submit the attached written evaluation and recommendation. We certify that this report shall be distributed in accordance with the following distribution instructions.
Distribution Instructions: The Department Evaluation Committee shall make three copies of their written evaluation and recommendation (this form) with supporting reasons. The original copy of this form along with the written evaluation should be placed in the member's personnel file. The second copy should be transmitted to the Athletic Director, and the third copy should be provided to the affected member upon issuance.
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|1st Year Appointees
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by Rita Charleston
When she was growing up in Houston, Texas, there was something her mother saw that prompted her to enroll her little girl in acting classes, where she demonstrated talent that led her to secure her first professional role in a play at the age of 10. Her mother's discovery was very lucky for Martha Kemper, who took that opportunity to continue in the world of theater as an adult career.
Today, luck (aided by skill) seems to have continued for Kemper, an actor, director, theater artist and educator who now lives in Mt. Airy. She has produced an original play called "Luckiest Kid," currently being performed at the Second Stage at the Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St., through Oct. 20.
According to Kemper, who requested that her age not be mentioned, the play follows the path of a high school girl who is inspired to love theater by her charismatic female drama teacher, who then sleeps with the student. The girl grows up and eventually comes to terms with the past, embraces her sexual identity, embarks on a career in theater and finds a compatible romantic partner.
"I began writing this play in 2008," said Kemper, who teaches theater and heads the theater department at Penn State Abington. "But when the news about Sandusky came out, I was inspired to finish it because it seemed more relevant than ever. My play is a little more complicated than the Sandusky story because it doesn't deal with very young children, but there certainly is some common ground. It raises relevant questions that I hope reflect some of the feelings that go into this situation."
In the play, produced by Elkins Park-based White Pines Productions, Kemper, who acts as a storyteller in the piece, is accompanied by six actors who lead a chorus inspired by those in classical Greek dramas.
This is Kemper's second original play. The first, titled "Me, Miss Krause and Joan," is an autobiographical tale centering on Kemper's theatrical experiences learning from a great acting teacher, Alvina Krause, and the reason Kemper ended up in Pennsylvania. "Me, Miss Krause and Joan" premiered at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival in 2008 and has toured at theaters and festivals throughout the country.
After graduating from Northwestern University, Kemper moved to Bloomsburg, PA, to study with Ms. Krause, whom John Guilgud is rumored to have called "the best-kept secret in American theatre." While in Bloomsburg, Kemper helped co-found the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, and participated in the company as an ensemble actor, teacher and director. She occasionally returns to that group to perform, as she did last summer, but has no hands-on involvement anymore.
"Today, I think everything I do complements everything else I do," Kemper said, "although admittedly I do love acting and playing in front of a live audience. But I also love teaching, and every year I work with some very gifted and determined students. My advice to them is to dive right in and go on as many auditions as possible. To my students who want to go on to direct, I tell them to find a story they very much want to tell. It all comes down to the fact that there's something very special about being the director of the work and the interpreter of a role."
With so much to do in having her latest play produced, Kemper said that getting enough sleep probably leads the list of challenges she must face daily. 'But telling my stories and connecting with audiences fulfills so much in me, it's well worth it."
"Lucky Kid" is performed weeknights at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m. After the 7:30 performances on Oct 9 and Oct. 17, a panel of professionals will be on hand for a Q&A session. For more information, visit www.adriennelive.org or call 215-568-8079.


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Losing a loved one twice is, well, unimaginable.
That is exactly what happened earlier this year when an unknown patron of OB Suds left behind a heavy metal box labeled "Henry Lefebvre: April 30, 1995" from Secure Crematorium in one of the carwash's bays. After OB Suds owner Frank Greene discovered the box six months ago, he held onto it, thinking someone would return to claim it. When that didn't happen, he turned the box over to the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association (OBMA) to help solve the mystery.
"We put the word out and we were overwhelmed with the press from all over. Within 18 hours, people were reading about Henry all over the country," said Denny Knox, executive director of OBMA. "It's amazing how fast the story spreads."
After Lefebvre's story broke on Oct. 22 on OBMA's Facebook page, the community business organization received a number of calls and emails from genealogy buffs who offered to help track down Lefebvre's relatives.
"A niece in Australia was contacted by a number of individuals, who graciously researched this for us, emailed me and managed to find another relative in Douglas, Ariz., who contacted another relative in California," said Knox. "Gary Lefebvre said he will be here in two weeks and will pick up Henry's ashes from us."
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Can 30 Days of Night and Twilight Eclipse director David Slade undo the damage that Ben Affleck inflicted on Marvel's blind superhero, Daredevil? He's got a fighting chance — if they stick to the Born Again comic book series.
THR is reporting that rumored director Slade will be adaption the Frank Miller-written and David Mazzucchelli-illustrated Born Again Daredevil series. This is the storyline where shit gets real for Matt Murdock, and the hero basically goes insane when his ex sells his identity off for heroin. So yeah, this could be really good. Plus Affleck is no longer attached to any Daredevil project, so the film could be getting some fresh blood.
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NAFCU announced last week that Jan Roche, Ed Templeton and Daniel Weickenand have won at-large seats on the NAFCU board of directors in voting that closed May 13. Their new terms begin after the annual business meeting on July 9.
Templeton, president/CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union, North Augusta, S.C., and current board vice chair, was elected to his third three-year term. Roche, president/CEO of State Department Federal Credit Union, Alexandria, Va., was also elected to a three-year term, while Weickenand, CEO of Orion Federal Credit Union, Memphis, Tenn., won a one-year term. Both Roche and Weickenand will be joining as first-time NAFCU board members. "NAFCU is pleased to have Ed continuing on the board and Jan and Daniel joining us. Their insights and expertise will help NAFCU continue to champion credit unions," said Mike Parsons, president/ CEO at First Source First Federal Credit Union and board chair.


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NBA all-star Dwight Howard is set to announce his free agency decision on July 10th, according to reports on NBA.com.
The LA Lakers centre is the biggest name available this summer, with the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks among the franchises eager to land the 27-year-old for nothing.
Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak hasn't given up on the number one pick from the 2004 draft however, with USA Today reporting that the 2010 champions have held two 'sneak meetings' with the player in recent days.
The Rockets had been granted the first formal meeting with the player in LA, with Clyde Drexler, Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming all involved in the process of attempting to woo Howard to Texas.
Howard, described as 'the most coveted unrestricted free agent in NBA history by Dwain Price of the Star-Telegram, is also being courted by the Golden State Warriors.
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Police are interviewing the motorist who hit the 29-year-old man but no arrests have been made. Bieber was not in the car.
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LAS VEGAS When police detective Andy Caldwell heard that O.J. Simpson was a suspect in a robbery, he said he couldn't believe it.
LAS VEGAS When police detective Andy Caldwell heard that O.J. Simpson was a suspect in a robbery, he said he couldn't believe it. The detective, who with his partner was the first to arrive at a casino hotel to investigate the alleged armed robbery, highlighted the impact Simpson's celebrity had on those assigned to the case. "We wanted to make sure everything was right before we arrested him," he testified Wednesday. "Because of who it was, we felt we should go above and beyond." After getting the case, Caldwell said surveillance was set up on Simpson, and police waited to interview him. But Caldwell said he also began to interview the alleged victims as well as Thomas Riccio, the colorful collectibles broker who arranged the meeting between Simpson and two memorabilia dealers he believed had stolen his personal mementos. The detective said he and Riccio immediately "butted heads." "He was very interested in telling me a long, drawn out story. I didn't have time," he said. "He talked very fast, very loud. He wasn't following directions." Caldwell said he considered arresting Riccio but dropped that idea when he heard accounts of the alleged robbery and found out that Riccio had recorded the confrontation. The detective was due to complete his testimony Thursday. Caldwell said it took eight days to negotiate with Riccio to turn over the digital recordings to police. By then, Riccio already had sold the recording to a gossip Internet site for about $100,000. "And he said before he turned over the recordings that he wanted immunity?" asked attorney Brent Bryson, who represents co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart. "Yes," Caldwell said. "And you did an immunity deal?" he asked. "Yes," said the detective. Caldwell said he then spent weeks listening to more than 10 hours of recordings and trying to transcribe them. The recordings, which are to be played for jurors, also include phone conversations between Riccio and Simpson in which the former football player insisted that during the confrontation: "I never saw a gun. I would have never had anybody in with a gun." In one conversation secretly taped by Riccio at a hotel where Simpson was staying, the former football great spoke of his plans to confront the memorabilia dealers. "I just want my private pictures," Simpson said on the tape. "The rest of it I don't give a (expletive) about." Simpson and Stewart have pleaded not guilty to 12 charges including armed robbery, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon and coercion. A kidnapping conviction could result in a sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole. An armed robbery conviction could mean mandatory prison time. Riccio, who is in town waiting to testify, has said that prosecutors told him to expect to be on the stand for up to a day and a half. "I hope they don't just have to go by what I say," Riccio told The Associated Press. "All they have to do is listen to my tapes." Associated Press Writer Ken Ritter contributed to this report. AP ______ Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.


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April 26-27, Rockingham, NC
Fun Ford Weekend at Rockingham Dragway. All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturer's midway. Info: www.funfordweekend.com.
April 25-26, Alamogordo, NM
White Sands Mustang/Ford Round-Up hosted by the Alamogordo Mustang Club. Friday evening meet and greet at Margo's Mexican Food; Saturday car show at Alameda Park. Teaming with Shelby American and the Carroll Shelby Foundation to bring awareness to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Donate Life. Info: John Tober at (575) 442-2832; email@example.com. Or visit the website at www.alamostang.com.
May 2-4, Budds Creek, MD
13th annual NMRA Ford Nationals featuring the SVT 20 Shootout at Maryland International Raceway. All-Ford drag racing, manufacturer's midway, and car show. Info: www.nmradigital.com or call (714) 444-2426.
May 3, Brentwood, CA
Diablo Valley Mustang Association's 16th annual Show 'n' Shine Car Show at a new location—Streets of Brentwood shopping center, 2455 Sand Creek Rd. Open to all Fords. Info: Trudy Ramsey at (925) 383-9579; email@example.com.
May 3, Prescott, AZ
Mustang Project Cruise at Hwy. 69 Walmart parking lot. All Mustangs welcome. Registration is by donation to benefit the Yavapai County Jeep Posse. Admission free to the public. Info: www.mustangprojectcruise.com.
May 3, Mooresville, NC
Ford Owners Association of the Carolinas' Blue Oval Classic at Mooresville Ford, 139-151 East Plaza Drive, celebrating 50 years of the Mustangs by spotlighting '64½-'78 models. Info: www.foacarolinas.com.
May 4, Woodland Hills, CA
Mustangs in the Park hosted by the Mustang Owners Club of California at Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Participant choice judging in 79 classes, raffles, auction, pony corral, and special awards. Info: Dave Ptashne at (818) 758-1826; mustangownersofca.org.
May 15-17, Elkhart Lake, WI
SAAC-39, the Shelby American Automobile Club's 39th national convention at Road America, in conjunction with the SVRA. Info: www.saac.com.
May 16-17, Nashville, IN
37th annual Shelby Spring Fling at Brown County State Park, hosted by the Indiana Region. Friday Pony Trails and Welcome Bash; Saturday car show, chili lunch, and awards banquet. Info: www.insaac.org.
May 17, Union City, GA
22nd annual Mustang and All-Ford Show hosted by the Tara Mustang Club at AutoNation Ford-Lincoln body shop, I-85 and Hwy. 138 (Exit 64, Jonesboro Rd.). Classes for all Mustangs and special interest Fords. Info: Bob Mathews at (770) 787-9427 or www.taramustangclub.org.
May 18, Cudahy, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Early Mustangers' 32nd annual All-Ford Show and Swap sponsored by Ewald's Venus Ford, 2727 E. Layton Ave. Info: Tom Miller at (414) 764-6726 or Dawn Raduechel at firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit www.wemustangers.com.
May 23-25, Springfield, IL
Prairieland Roundup, a Mustang Club of America national show hosted by Central Illinois Mustangers at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Info: Chuck at (309) 221-6651 or visit www.cim-club.com.
May 24-25, Albuquerque, NM
32nd annual Mustang Club of America Regional Mustang Show hosted by the Rio Grande Mustang Club at the Marriott Pyramid Hotel. Saturday evening snacks, Sunday judging using MCA modified rules and evening banquet. Info: Frank McMullan at (505) 294-7902, firstname.lastname@example.com.
June 1-2, Dearborn, MI
39th annual Motor City Show & Go hosted by the Shelby American Automobile Club—Motor City Region. Sunday car show at Ford World Headquarters; Monday driver's school and track event at Waterford Hills Road Race Course in Clarkston. Info: Mark Kulwik at (248) 669-2358 or email@example.com (show) or email Darius Rudis at firstname.lastname@example.com (track event). Info also available at www.saac-mcr.com.
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sorry about the delayed response (stupid BlackBerrys just arent compatible with this site) now its finally all beginning to make sense!!! i cant thank you enough for helpin me diagnose this fault, for some reason i knew it was something simple! now lets just hope it lasts another week until payday so i can drive 70 miles a day to and from work (yeah im apprehensive too). the battery will be bought and i will report my progress here and on pistonheads. and i hope i dont have the same alt problem as you did but i reckon its not old enough to cause the squeeling that it has after being fitted in 2010 and only doing 20.000 miles, should i just buy a set of belts and have them done for piece of mind? for now its a battery though and need sort my squint steering wheel and the fact that its vibrating my whole body when i go over 60mph. balancing and alignment will cure this i think
Haha no way! Small world indeed mate! Yeah still having issues, as you would have seen the ongoing problems and jolly to qwik fit. Well things have moved on slightly today, after being on the phone to my local ford dealership I asked 'what is the correct battery for my car' as there have been conflicting statements regarding this, the focus owners guide with the log books etc states clearly 'this car is equipped with lead/calcium battery and no other battery should be used', a ford technician said to me directly that my car has to have the 'silver/calcium' type! So that's that finally cleared up. I currently have a lead/calcium type, one which is too small for my car according to kwik fit, also I said to ford that when I took it to kwik fit the intermittent problem of the dials jumping and all electrics flickering wasn't happeing at that moment so I put the headlights, foglights, both heated screens, radio, air con etc and right on cue all dials danced wildly up and down at which point a bosch multimeter was on my battery terminals and showed a charge of less that 10volts which led the mechanic to believe the alternator was at fault and ready to die, now I told ford this and he said I would get a false reading with the front screen on because it sucks the juice out battery and alt doesn't charge it while its on (that's why it has a cut-off point of 4 mins max). Quote for new silver/calcium battery from ford £68.42 inc VAT, cheapest guaranteed silver/calcium I can find as one on ebay is about £120! Ill go for the new bat and maybe a new set of belts as one is squeeling on cold start ups and hard accelerations. (Mind you alt belt was done 21,000 miles ago, surely its still fine?)
nice one mate! many thanks for your response! i just bought this car and its been doing my head in with this electrical problem! its my first car and i want it up to scratch! well i guess ill be buying a battery first but heres where im confused?!?! reading the focus owners guide originally supplied with the car it says 'this car is equipped with a lead/calcium battery and no other battery is to be used', but when i looked about in the forums people are saying 'silver/calcium' are the ones to be used only due to the smart charge system. was there a ford technical service bulletin about this at all? im also on pistonheads forum discussing this and one guy bought a new bosch found here http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/accessories-car-batteries/car-batteries/most-popular-car-battery/063-car-batteries/?444770635&0&cc5_993 says all is good with this battery (for now) so just wondering what battery you got for yours? lead/calcium or silver/calcium.
hi guys, just wondering if you manged to sort this mate? i have the exact same problems you describe, dimming and flickering lights, almost ready to die under full load with majority of elecs on, dials jumping like crazy and speedometer displaying dashes, engine warning light came on a few times (once for about an hour of driving) i took mines to kwik fit for a free battery check after a friend had a multimeter on it, seems when i had elecs on inc demist and fog lights on the voltage at battery was down to below 10.1!! kwik fit confirmed pretty much what we thought and said new battery and alternator, although after reading this i feel i could be going down the wrong path and dont want to end up out of pocket (mind you it prob needs done on a 11 year old car anyway), and i had an issue orignally with a belt which tended to squeel on start up and hard acceleration or cold weather, now its pretty much not doing that anymore. strange. so yeah just asking if you manged to sort this out witha replacement or checking cables etc as i have the time to investigate till payday when i can afford battery and alternator. oh kwik fit also said the battery on my car is too small, should be in a fiesta or spmething apparently, i just bought this last month and been working solid so havent had time to look at it closely enough, think if i just bought the correct silver calcium would all be okay?
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Flight restrictions no barrier to evacuation
Our mining client had an employee working in Sierra Leone who suffered a serious accident at work. We liaised closely with the onsite paramedic and our client's CEO to evacuate the patient to nearby Freetown. Unfortunately, further surgery was needed and this could only be undertaken at a hospital in Johannesburg – some 6,500 miles away. Further surgery was arranged in a Johannesburg hospital, but serious airspace restrictions made getting him there difficult. Intana Global planned a complex route to South Africa, including commercial flights via the UK. We also arranged all guarantees and follow up treatment for more than 12 months.
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Some of our clients' employees work in hazardous conditions, sometimes in remote regions of the world. If any are involved in an accident, our clients expect us to act quickly and decisively to secure treatment in safe conditions. Sometimes that involves a complex evacuation.
A South African employee of one of our mining clients sustained a serious accident at work in Sierra Leone. A boulder landed on his ankle, fracturing tibia and fibula bones, as well as severing tendons and a foot artery. Our response was immediate:
- We sourced information about the patient's condition directly from an onsite paramedic, who was first to attend, and had stabilised the fractures
- Working closely with the paramedic and the client CEO, we arranged helicopter evacuation to a nearby Freetown medical facility, where the wound was stabilised and the bones aligned
- When medics in Freetown told us the patient needed further surgery to save his foot, we identified the Netcare Hospital in Johannesburg as offering the best treatment near the patient's home, and we arranged his admission
- Airspace restrictions between Sierra Leone and South Africa were a major challenge to optimal route planning, so after reviewing the options, we flew the patient to Johannesburg via the UK
- The patient underwent immediate surgery by a senior orthopaedic surgeon at the hospital, and his foot was saved
- Intana Global also arranged all follow-up treatment, which lasted more than 12 months
Airlifted out of Kabul in 24 hours
A client's employee suffered a brain haemorrhage while working in Kabul, Afghanistan. The local hospital had inadequate treatment facilities. Within 90 minutes of being notified by IDG, we sourced medical information, commissioned an air ambulance flight to Delhi, appointed local agents to help the evacuation, and managed requirements for entering India's borders. Within 24 hours, the employee was safely admitted to Delhi Hospital, and receiving the treatment he needed.
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Hours to live
An insured traveller sought Intana Global's urgent help when she heard that her father was expected to die imminently. Although she was unable to claim on her insurance policy immediately, we investigated the fastest and most cost-effective flights, and advised on luggage to optimise transfers. Although she had to pay for her flights in advance, our advice gave her the best chance to see her father alive. We were successful in recouping her expenses at a later date.
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Safe home from a US road accident
Our client's employee was in a road accident while on business in the US. We spoke to his hospital doctor to understand the extent of his injuries, and gave guarantees of payment for medical bills. We liaised with his employer, our client, so his family could be updated with information. We arranged business class upgrade for his flight home to the UK, with 'fitness to fly' sign off, escort through border controls, and a taxi home.
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Supporting wounded servicemen in Afghanistan
When a military convoy in Afghanistan came into contact with an Improvised Explosive Device, four vehicle personnel were severely wounded and two were killed. Intana Global coordinated evacuation to Dubai for the wounded Guardsmen to receive treatment, and arranged repatriation of the deceased servicemen's mortal remains to Nepal.
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Flight restrictions no barrier to evacuation
Our mining client had an employee working in Sierra Leone who suffered a serious accident at work. We liaised closely with the onsite paramedic and our client's CEO to evacuate the patient to nearby Freetown. Unfortunately, further surgery was needed and this could only be undertaken at a hospital in Johannesburg – some 6,500 miles away. Further surgery was arranged in a Johannesburg hospital, but serious airspace restrictions made getting him there difficult. Intana Global planned a complex route to South Africa, including commercial flights via the UK. We also arranged all guarantees and follow up treatment for more than 12 months.
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Using our network to resolve a dilemma
A young traveller in Chile faced a major dilemma after admission to hospital with dehydration. Following treatment, the Santiago hospital refused to accept written confirmation of insurance to cover medical bills. The hospital withheld the patient's passport, preventing further travel plans. Intana Global used close links with Lloyds of London underwriters to contact a local agent. The agent immediately provided cash to cover the bills, and the traveller was discharged without delay.
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Doing the right thing – whatever the circumstances
When one of Intana Global's customers was found unconscious and alone in Thailand, it was clear that his condition was life threatening and he needed to be to be evacuated to Bangkok for treatment. Key decisions such as these need consent however he was in no position to provide it. Although we were advised he would not survive, we followed our core ethos in providing the best possible medical treatment – even if the patient is unaware of the efforts we are making. We therefore managed his repatriation to the UK, where he was able to die in the most appropriate and caring environment.
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Claim Recovery – travel insurer saves $65,000
When a husband and wife were hospitalised following a serious road accident overseas, Intana Global managed the couple's total inpatient care, and repatriated them back to the UK. We provided information for a claim to a third party motorist involved in the accident. When we discovered that the third party had no insurance, we pursued the claim directly with the uninsured motorist and a car rental company. Through our support, the couple's insurer has saved over $65,000.
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Social and domestic nightmare – getting an elderly family home
An elderly customer suffered a life-threatening medical event while flying home to the UK from the USA. After a forced landing in Canada, Intana Global arranged treatment, and a complicated repatriation which included in-flight oxygen and a doctor to escort her in business class. We arranged accommodation for two elderly family members who were travelling with her to stay in a managed care facility while their relative recovered, and our underwriters agreed to cover their nursing support throughout.
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Global support speeds a complex repatriation
A young American missionary was working in Chad, Central Africa, when he suffered severe, prolonged headaches. With no local hospital facilities available, Intana Global planned an immediate airlift, but night landing was impossible in the remote location. An emergency evacuation to Nairobi was arranged, and Meningitis was diagnosed. Unable to get suitable treatment back in Chad, we managed a complex repatriation to the USA via Amsterdam and Minneapolis, using multiple providers along the way.
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Incident at sea poses major treatment dilemma
A merchant seaman suffered a serious accident on board ship. The ship's medical insurers contacted Intana Global to investigate whether, in the event he might be permanently disabled, he would qualify for a significant disability benefit, or could be treated to return to normal duties. Based on expert medical opinion, we advised that his condition could be treated, and he could withstand a long flight to Europe. We managed his travel logistics, and the operation was successful.
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Asian dilemma – swift action saves limb amputation
When a client's employee suffered a minor abrasion to his foot while working in a remote part of Vietnam, he thought little more about it and continued his normal duties. But the foot injury became infected, and it was only speedy evacuation to a hospital in Singapore that saved his leg from amputation. Happily, the patient made a full recovery. He returned to his home in Bulgaria a few weeks later to continue physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment.
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Trauma in Cyprus
Our client was a Mozambican national, working in Cyprus for a security firm clearing landmines. He stepped on a mine during his duties, and his left foot had to be amputated. We and our local agents arranged for his flight to South Africa for a prosthesis fitting assessment. After successful surgery, accommodation near the hospital was found so he could have physiotherapy, and he was then repatriated back to Mozambique.
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Aral Balkan uh, that URL is a bit pokey :/
Aral Balkan uh, that URL is a bit pokey :/
Jack Way you'd have to run quite a long way on foot from Exeter to get anywhere near an antelope ;)
Brennan Novak I love live albums. I always get the feeling they could have fitted an extra song on if they took all the applause out though :)
Now listening to Jeremy Keith talking about #PESOS in 2006: http://archive.dconstruct.org/code/joyofapi #indieweb
Listening to @han's 2010 dConstruct talk whilst wrestling with my printer. It will print my gurdy plans. I will make it.
A web where everyone develops their own ideas and tools independent of one another is like a room full of people talking and no one listening. @trentwalton
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Any exeterWeb people going along to this weeks café scientifique? http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/cafe-scientifique/
Using identengine.com's profiles API to auto-h-card twitter at-names is working brilliantly. I no longer have to add
twitter: somename to my address book entries.
Aral Balkan perhaps noscript should add "get theonion articles free" to their feature list
Aral Balkan #idea for browser extension: site-specific js disabling. If you disable js on theOnion the paywall goes away :/
Reminder to self: all existing online survey services are crap, build a better one #todo
If there are black holes involved, nothing has to make sense #universalLaw
Have fun at @randomhacks today, everyone! Sorry I couldn't make it :(
@zeldman by which you mean µf2? It would be fab to see you roll them out as well!
Brennan Novak hey, you did better than @zeldman. There's nary an hcard on his personal site :/ http://identengine.com/api/identities/http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fzeldman/profiles/
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Yahoo reported its fourth-quarter earnings Monday and they beat expectations for earnings and revenues.
Beyond the GAAP figures, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer also laid out a more precise explanation for how she plans to turn Yahoo around in the long term.
She started the call with a lengthy update on Yahoo's people—its efforts to upgrade its engineering, design, and business talent, though hires and small acquisitions, as well as reform of Yahoo's bureaucratic culture.
With that talent, she plans to start a "chain reaction," where great people build great products which engage users and provide an expanding audience for advertisers.
On the numbers, Mayer, a former Googler, seems to have optimized search revenues, which is nice. It's terrible news that display revenues shrank, since that's Yahoo's core business. But those will only turn around when the company begins to figure out new ways to attract and engage new users.
- EPS: $.32 vs $.28 consensus
- Revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs: $1.22 billion vs $1.21 billion expected
- Revenue growth 2% y/y.
- Revenue totally in line.
- Profits are a nice beat.
- Search revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs is up big - 14% y/y.
- Display advertising shrank 5% y/y.
We took running notes throughout the call. Here they are below.
(Anything not in quotes is a paraphrase.)
5:03 - Mayer is on the line. She says that it's hard to believe this was the end of her first full quarter.
5:04 - By the way, prior to the call starting, Mayer could be overheard giving her team a "special note." It was "You need to get good music."
5:05 - Mayer says her first big mission was to fix Yahoo's culture. She says Yahoo employees made a list of 300+ things that she should fix. She says that Yahoo is losing fewer employees, now. She says that 95% of employees are optimistic about the future of the company.
5:07 - Mayer is talking about executive promotions.
5:09 - Mayer is talking about Yahoo's sale re-org. She said clients were confused before. There is now a single-point of contact per customer.
5:10 - Mayer says Yahoo has improved its products. Its mission: "Yahoo is about making the world's daily habits more inspiring and entertaining." She says Yahoo Mail is up more than 10% y/y in daily active users after a redesign.
5:11 - Now she's talking about Flickr's redesign. She says that there have been 25% more photos uploaded, viewed, and shared on a daily basis since the update.
5:12 - Mayer talks about Yahoo News, talking up OMG and election coverage.
5:14 - Mayer is talking about returning cash to shareholders. It bought 80mm shares of YHOO so far, due to Alibaba.
5:15 - CFO Ken Goldman is now on the line. He says its been 4 quarters of revenue growth. He points out search growth, and says that there is a team in place that will get the same growth in display.
5:16 - Goldman says Yahoo has $6 billion in cash and liquid investments.
5:17 - Goldman is now going over numbers, which you can read in the earnings release.
5:20 - Goldman is talking about new revenue metrics. In search: paid clicks and price per click. In Display: number of ads sold and price per ad.
5:21 - Why the search gains? Clicks grew 11% and price per click grew too. New ad products and new tech upgrades resulted in higher click throughs for advertisers.
5:22 - Here are the earnings slides that Goldman is going through right now.
5:26 - Goldman says Yahoo Japan is a valuable asset with growth prospects. He says Yahoo will look to partner more with it. That's interesting news, because previously, Yahoo had been looking to sell some of its YJ stake.
5:29 - Goldman says most CapEx is going to toward data centers to improve Website speed.
5:31 - Says the Yahoo Mexico suit is "without merit," and Yahoo will win.
5:31 - Goldman will now provide some guidance.
5:33 - Marissa is back on the line.
5:35 - She says there is big opporutnity search, display, mobile and video. In search, she says there is still a lot of headroom. In display, she's talking about optimization. She says Yahoo needs to improve engagement. The keys is personalization. She says mobile isn't material yet, but they are working on it. She says Yahoo sells video six months in advance and that it's just getting started.
5:37 - She says that Yahoo needs to grow globally. 3/4 of its revenues came from the Americas this quarter, and she'd like to shrink that.
5:39 - Time for questions.
5:39 - Analyst wants to know if bad ads need to come down before engagement starts going up.
5:39 - Mayer says ads add a lot to the user experience. The mail re-launch eliminated the "what's new page" which was an ad page. She says that while Mail now has fewer ads, it's getting more ad clicks.
5:42 - Analyst wants to know how to judge whether Yahoo is doing well in mobile. Also wants to know how Yahoo is approaching programmatic buying.
5:42 - Mayer says Yahoo doesn't break out mobile stats yet. She says Yahoo has 200mm monthly uniques on mobile, and to look at those numbers.
5:43 - Mayer says display was weaker last quarter because impressions were down, but stably down throughout the year. In Q3, pricing provided a bump. There were excellent Q3 premium ad sales around the olympics. She says its not because of the shift to mobile.
5:44 - Mayer says Yahoo is working diligently on programmatic ad tech. We think this is a great way to serve our advertisers and we'll deliver in the future.
5:45 - Analyst wants to know if Google's tool bar change effects Yahoo.
5:46 - Mayer declines to comment.
5:47 - Analyst wants to know if Yahoo will provide more data about usage, like minutes per page.
5:47 - Mayer says minutes per page is hard to do because it can be hard to tell if a consumer is leaving a tab open. She says paid clicks and the number of ads sold, because both indicate more pageviews and impressions.
5:49 - Analyst wants to know how Mayer sees Yahoo's search role over the long haul.
5:49 - Mayer says its a key area of investment for us. We're excited to work with Microsoft, she says. She says the teams work well together. She says Yahoo needs to invest in user-interface, where all innovations in search will be. She says that Apple's Siri uses Yahoo's data. We've lost some share in recent years and we'd like to regain it. We have some ideas how.
5:51 - Analyst wants to know if Yahoo will improve desktop to improve mobile.
5:51 - Mayer says its important to "lower the switching costs" - make it Yahoo Finance on desktop and phone, and it's easy to switch back and forth. She says there will be innovations on both platforms.
5:52 - Analyst wants to know what Yahoo is going to fix next, after Flickr and Yahoo. Mayer says there are a dozen it's put on a list to fix.
5:54 - Some of these dozen include: Mail, Search, Homepage, Finance, Sports, and News. There's a few others where Yahoo has a few innovative ideas.
5:56 - Mayer says in R&D, Yahoo is investing in fast nimble and small teams.
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Guillermo del Toro is a horror movie fanatic (just ask anyone who has been a guest at his memorabilia-filled home), and that genre love is on full display in the newly released opening sequence for the upcoming "Simpsons" Halloween episode, known as the "Treehouse of Horror XXIV." The "Pacific Rim" director orchestrated the spooky parody of the show's opening.
The episode, which airs Sunday, is longer than usual, and features a who's who of horror's past and present. Del Toro also managed to throw a few references to his own films in there.
At almost three minutes long, the sequence features nods and references to "Night of the Living Dead," "Pacific Rim," "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad," "The Birds," Stephen King and "The Shining," "Hellboy," "Blade II," "Pan's Labyrinth," "Godzilla," "Them!" "Phantom of the Opera," "Phantom of the Paradise," H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury's "Illustrated Man," Richard Matheson and "I Am Legend," the Universal monsters (Dracula, Wolf Man, Frankenstein, et al), "Forbidden Planet," "Alien," "The Thing," "The Day the Earth Stood Still," "Nosferatu," "Freaks" and "Alice in Wonderland."
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Del Toro didn't direct the full episode, just the opening sequence, but he's the first big name guest director known for his live-action work. Other people who have directed the show's famous couch gag opening include "Ren and Stimpy" creator John Kricfalusi, Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton and the mysterious graffiti artist Banksy.
As in years past, the "Treehouse of Horror" anthology episode will feature three stories, drawing inspiration from other works, including a famous children's tale -- they aren't saying which one -- and Tod Browning's horror classic "Freaks."
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Trust in the Cloud in Tumultuous Times". There were several
Microsoft sessionsthroughout the week at the conference, including
SaaS Attacks Happen: How Cloud Scale Changes the Security Game and Mark Russinovich's
Machine Learning and the Cloud: Disrupting Threat Detection and Prevention.The theme of this month's newsletter is enterprise mobility – a topic that I know so many CIOs and CISOs are interested in. Brad Anderson, Corporate Vice President, Enterprise and Client Mobility has been blogging a lot on this topic and I always learn something from him. I recommend checking out his
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text: Submitted by chris_hunt on Thu, 2014-07-17 05:58 Conservation Fly Tying Trout Magazine Vote Up Down +270 + ColbyTrow.jpg The highlight of the first full day of the ICAST/IFTD show every year is the The Drake Magazine's Fly Fishing Film Awards. "It's the Academy Awards of the fly fishing industry," explains Tom Sadler, the president of the Massanutten TU chapter in Harrisonburg, Va., and a guide at Mossy Creek Fly Fishing in Harrisonburg. So it's no surprise that Sadler was especially happy when Brian and Colby Trow, owners of Mossy Creek Fly Fishing, were honored with two awards during this year's event. The twin brothers and TU Endorsed Business Partners are the stars of the highly regarded fly fishing film, "Blood Knot," and the film won both The Drake's "Best Freshwater Film" and the "Best Fly Fishing Film" awards. Blood Knot [Trailer] As TU's Endorsed Business Program Director Walt Gasson Explained, "it's always good to see someone in the TU family earn recognition for their work. And the Trow brothers are more than just fly fishing film stars--they are active TU volunteers who donate both time an money to on-the-ground restoration work in the Shenandoah Valley. Most recently, they've helped complete projects on Mossy Creek itself--a legendary VIrginia spring creek home to massive brown and rainbow trout and perhaps the best trophy trout fishing in the mid-Atlantic region. Congratulations to the Trow brothers on a much-deserved honor. TU is especially proud of them, knowing that their passion for angling will continue to translate into good work to protect and restore Virginia's trout waters and making fishing better for everyone.


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Nature "Outback Pelicans" Once every 10 years or so in Australia's arid Outback, rains and floods create the country's largest lake. Some 100,000 pelicans - a third of all the pelicans in Australia - arrive for the event to feed on fish washed in on floods and the billions of brine shrimp and other crustaceans, which hatch and grow to adulthood in a few days. The pelicans court and raise as many families as possible before the water and food disappear again.G
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Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army have commissioned the first Defense Department grid-tied microgrid which integrates both renewable resources and energy storage.
The project was funded by the Defense Department's Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, Lockheed said in a release.
The microgrid, commissioned in Fort Bliss, Texas, is designed to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs while providing the capability to operate independent of electric utility when needed to provide energy security, the company said.
The program is now entering its demonstration phase, which will continue through July.
"We are excited to lead the Army in energy efficiency. This microgrid supports Fort Bliss' Environmental Campaign Plan, aimed at reducing our carbon footprint. This cost-effective project will incorporate renewable energy sources, lowering our electric output," said Major Joe Buccino, Fort Bliss spokesperson.
"The tactical utility of this technology is its ability to allow us to operate off the grid. We are entering an age of emerging threats and cyber warfare. We are assuming an unacceptable measure of risk at fixed installations of extended power loss in the event of an attack on the fragile electric grid. This project represents the future of military energy security," he added.
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Here, There and Everywhere
Back in the good 'ole days, 1971 to be specific, an American-born yogi or spiritual teacher, Ram Dass, published BE HERE NOW, which expressed the importance of yoga, meditation and spirituality.
(Some know Baba Rams Dass from his work prior to his Hindi conversion. As Dr. Richard Halpern, he and Timothy Leary studied psychedelics at Harvard University. )
The title BE HERE NOW evolved into a popular adage that influenced many who came of age in the late 60's and early 70's.
Me, for instance.
I've been told I was "together" back then. Truly? I felt lost and peripheral most of the time, but I managed to encapsulate those feelings.
In a search to "find myself," I burned a few brain cells, tumbling from a few of the wrong trees of knowledge. Eventually I figured out Ram Das' meaning—to live a better life, I should pay attention. I should get out of my self and into living each moment fully. That by doing so, I would find myself.
I spent much of the last year living in the moment, cruising the eastern states. Lately, however, I'm having a hard time with it.
So I ask, what about that space between those be here now moments—when I'm not here, when I'm not paying attention? What about when I am there and everywhere else in my thoughts, when I am unfocused and wondering?
An event that occurred a couple months ago moved me into that unfocused place. It caused the capsule in which I'd buried an early childhood trauma to leak. As I try to make sense of it, of the intense feelings it unleashed, my mind wanders. I talk less, laugh less, accomplish little.
Ram Dass said, "The quieter you become, the more you hear."
I hear a confused precognitive little girl asking, "What are you doing?"
I hear an insecure adolescent who has a hard time with trust.
I hear the adult who had been protecting the child within from any memory saying, "I wish I could have protected you forever."
I'm normally a healthy vibrant energetic adult, and I am a writer. Prior to earning an MFA in Writing at Vermont College, I had studied Psych. I'm thinking it's time to fully examine the trauma, process it and find a way to finally release its hold on my subconscious.
Some people would prefer that I sweep it back under that subconscious rug. It would be much less messy.
Fortunately, some writers like playing in the mud.
Me for instance.
So, for me to be here now means to be in that past. It means to be here, there and everywhere if I need to be. Baba Ram Dass will remind me to let it go. And I will. As soon as I learn what I need to learn. Or if I'm lucky, if I'm finally able to write the story.
That's how we writers figure things out. Right?
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Today the old testament is a part of the christian's bible. But as far as I know, it is supposed to be oldet than 2000 years.
Maybe someone has answers to my questions:
1. Did the old testament exist in a written form at around 300 BCE?
2. Was it then in Hebrew and a part of the jewish religion?
3. How far spread was the knowledge?
4. Had it been translated into Greek?
5. Could it have been known by Greek philosophers?
6. Considering the little distance between Greece and Israel, how much cultural interchange was there between the Greek and the Hebrew learned people?
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I am not denying the evil of any religion. I am just treating christianity as one of many religions, it has no special meaning to me to focus on it, just because I am an ex-christian. I am not fighting any backlash in myself by focussing on fighting christianity more than other religions. The christian god had never any personal meaning for me, he was less than the easter bunny. The bunny brought sweets once a year, from god I never got or expected any benefits. I attempt to keep out of the harm of all religions with a cold and detached distance.
Well, Steven, not exactly. Wars develop between followers of the same religion, too. Wars are actually more about power, land and resources than they are about religion. It took many wars in Japan, for example to unify the whole country, yet there was no difference in religious beliefs among the factions. The same can probably be said for pre-modern Germany, and many others that don't immediately come to mind.
However, religion CAN be used to unify a group of people against another, an US vs. THEM kind of proposition. But again, look at the countries where people of different beliefs and ethnic groups HAVE managed to coexist. Nepal is one, where there are distinct Buddhist and Hindu communities, but when it came to overthrowing the king, they managed to do it without any involvement in religion.
This is a serious problem for god-believers. Of course, they'll never give up their Jesus drug will they? The problem seems to be one of destruction. Hebrew wars along with all those outsiders invading these areas - destroying everything they could find causes history much anxiety.
A fine example regarding Christians would be the 'Truscan' subset of academics of the Roman Empire - nearly completely destroyed by Christians - along with the most famous library in the entire world at the time in Alexandria, Egypt.
In modern times - in Afghanistan those sevral stories tall carvings were destroyed by the Taliban...thus erasing history.
Seems obvious to me that there is a gradual shift from the undeniable mythology of Genesis to the archaelogical veracity of David. Abraham and Moses are, as you say, most probably based on legends, and there MAY be a grain of truth in those stories, and then again maybe not. But if the point was to make a nation out of scattered tribes, then the stories did the job they were supposed to do!
I enjoy studying the history of the Jewish people (because I am one), and there is far more written history than non-Jews are even aware of. The Christian approach to the Jewish Holy Writings are naive, unhistorical, and biased. That offends me. And it's why I appreciate your reference to that book -- I would much rather view my ancient history and mythology as based on archaeological and scientific evidence, rather than take the views of uneducated aliens (i.e. Christians and Muslims). And I view it as a cultural experience, and not a recipe for belief! :-)
Natalie - may I recommend a book written just recently - that i'm certain you'd relate to in many ways - "Leaving Judaism" by James Einbein.
It might be found on Amazon but I'll provide as much info as i can for you to get a copy. The author was kind enough to present me a copy free as we enjoyed quite a conversation over a period of time. www.leavingjudaism.com
James Einbein - 2700 NE 51st Street # 131 Fort lauderdale, Florida 33308 754-423-2638.
I had no idea of how Israel Jews felt about the entire world (Goys)...and even American born jews are way way below the 'chosen' status of Israel born Jews. Quite a good read.
Natalie - You've made my point. Religion poisons everything. Most major wars in our lifetime are 'religion' based and certainly all the the bibical wars are all God based.
Certainly, land and economic problems are the 'only' things involved in some wars. However, land guaranteed by God to the Hebrews caused multiple wars. It's still going on today. The world I live in is religion based - western and middle-eastern civilization's are all having 'wars' that are obviously religion based....but not all disputes involve such concepts - point taken.
The Old Testament, or Torah, was not written until 500 years before the common era. It was written to legitimize the rule of the Priests class. yes, it was written into Greek. There were NO JEWS until they appeared out of Babylon, Josephus wrote of this in his works. The writings of prophecy and the history of the Jews, those who followed the mythical figure of Moses, were written many years after the fact, whatever they were because there is no historical Moses. There was much commerce between Greeks and the rest of the known world, their known world. The Torah is NOT the oldest known religious writings. That award belongs to the Hindu who have had the oldest known religion. Also, ancient texts do not in any way represent the reality of the ancient world where they fought over who's god was the strongest and most loving. A lot like today's religions.
I'm tired of the bullshitting I see here. Yes, you're right, there is no archaelogical or literary record of the existence of Moses, but that doesn't mean that the early Jewish tribe didn't exist in Canaan WELL before the Bablylonian exile. As relatives of the Canaanites, they practiced much the same tribal practices, except that they had already given up the eating of pork. They used an early Canaanite script, and even called their god El, which is STILL one of the names of god used today.
Yes, the Jewish scriptures are gory, but EVERYONE at the time was fighting amongst themselves, the whatever the literature of the other tribes may have been, they weren't venerated and preserved, especially after the forced Muslim conversions of ~7th century. The Jews did NOT commit genocide, any more than the other tribes of the area did.
Until you folks learn to recognize that the Jewish writings are a historical document of a culture, and don't need to be attacked on theological terms (we ALL know they're just as theologically mythological as the Greek, Roman, Norse, Vedas and other cultural writings), I'm really not very impressed by your rants.
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Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Relicensing of the Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project No. 349
Issued: June 6, 2013
Commission staff prepared a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the relicensing of the Alabama Power Companys (Alabama Power) existing 182.5-megawatt Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project (Martin Dam Project). The Martin Dam Project is located on the Tallapoosa River in Tallapoosa, Coosa, and Elmore Counties, Alabama. The project occupies 1.39 acres of lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management.
On June 8, 2011, Alabama Power filed an application to relicense the Martin Dam Project. Alabama Power proposes to continue to operate the project in a peaking mode and to make the following modifications to project operation: (1) to provide higher reservoir levels for recreation during the winter and to help ensure that Lake Martin reaches its summer pool level by the end of May each year, raise the winter flood pool by 3 feet, and raise the operating curve and drought curve proportionately during the same timeframe; (2) to help minimize downstream flooding, revise operation for flood control by reducing outflow from Martin dam during certain conditions when the reservoir elevation is decreasing; (3) to provide higher reservoir levels for recreation during the fall, extend the flood control curve to elevation 491 feet from September 1 to October 15 under certain conditions; and (4) to facilitate seawall and boat dock maintenance and construction under the proposed a 3-foot increase of the winter pool elevation, lower the reservoir elevation during the winter months to 481 feet every 6 years. In addition, Alabama Power proposes measures for operation during low flow or drought conditions.
Alabama Power proposes several non-operational, environmental measures including: (1) implementing the measures of the 401 water quality certification, which requires maintaining the state standard for dissolved oxygen (DO) when the project is generating, and monitoring water temperature and DO in the tailrace; (2) developing a reservoir water quality monitoring plan prior to implementing the proposed 3-foot increase in the winter flood pool; (3) finalizing and implementing a study of the distribution and abundance of American eels, in the Tallapoosa River from the project tailrace to the mouth of the river; (4) developing and implementing a Wildlife Management Program for project lands; (5) implementing a Nuisance Aquatic Vegetation and Vector Control Management Program, and preparing a plan to monitor potential increases in nuisance aquatic vegetation in Lake Martin resulting from the proposed 3-foot increase in winter pool; (6) implementing the proposed Shoreline Management Program; (7) implementing the proposed Recreation Plan; (8) modifying the project boundary to reflect existing and proposed management land uses and management strategies.
The draft environmental impact statement (EIS) assesses the effects associated with operation of the project and alternatives to the proposed project. The staff recommendation is to relicense the Martin Dam Project with Alabama Powers measures to protect and enhance water quality, fisheries, wildlife, and recreation resources with some modifications. Staff does not recommend of Alabama Powers proposed increase in the winter flood pool elevation because the reduction in flood storage would result in an increase in flood elevation downstream of the projects. The proposal to raise the winter pool by three feet could affect 23 structures that are not affected under existing operations. Without the winter pool level increase Alabama Powers proposed water quality monitoring in the reservoir and lowering the lake level for dock maintenance every six years becomes unnecessary. Staff also does not recommend Alabama Powers proposal for the conditional fall extension, because it would be irregularly implemented, would provide only modest benefits to recreation, and may reduce downstream flood protection. Staff recommends the development of a drought management plan with more detail than Alabama Power proposes. Staff recommends most of Alabama Powers proposed environmental measures, without modification, except the study of the distribution and abundance of American eels in the Tallapoosa River from the project tailrace to the mouth of the river. Instead, Staff recommends that Alabama Power trap eels annually at the Martin dam to determine if eel passage may be necessary.


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California Department of Transportation
Date: March 5, 2013
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Contact: Deanna Shoopman
Phone: (530) 632-0080
MARYSVILLE - The California Transportation Commission today allocated $333 million in new funding to 91 projects that will improve the state's transportation system and strengthen California's economic recovery.
"Investing in our transportation infrastructure creates a better future for all Californians," said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty.
The allocations include $233 million from Proposition 1B, a transportation bond approved by voters in 2006. In total, nearly $15 billion in Proposition 1B funds have been distributed statewide.
The remaining allocations ($100 million) came from assorted transportation accounts funded by state and federal dollars.
Notable local projects that received funding allocations are:
- Sacramento County - $5 million Proposition 1B project involving the City of Elk Grove and Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) to add an on-ramp and left turn lane at Elk Grove Boulevard / State Route 99 intersection modification.
- Sacramento County - $5 million Proposition 1B project involving the City of Elk Grove and Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) on Grant Line Road between Survey Road and Waterman Road: widen road from two to four lanes in Sacramento County.
- Sacramento County - $1 million for a project near Galt at the intersection of East and West Stockton Boulevard. To construct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps and upgrade bridge rail to current standard to comply with the ADA standards.
- Sacramento and El Dorado Counties - $1.6 million for a project near Sacramento on Route 5, 50, 50, 80 and 99 at various locations: also in El Dorado County on Route 50, eat of Camp Sacramento at Florin curve: Place High Friction Surface Treatment at eight locations to increase road surface friction and improve traction for vehicles and improve safety.
- El Dorado County - $12.4 million for a water quality collection and treatment facilities project on State Route 89 near South Lake Tahoe, from 0.1mile north of Eagle Falls Sidehill Viaduct to Meeks Creek Bridge.
- Sierra County - $580,000 for State Route 89 near Sierraville and the Sierra Nevada County line, to install two miles of wildlife fence to channel wildlife to an undercrossing.
- Nevada County - $71,000 for annual Slurry Seal in the town of Truckee on various roadways.
- Glenn County - $3,000 for a project to reconstruct Sacramento Street within the City limits of Willows.
- Glenn County - $3,000 for a project to reconstruct Butte Street South within the City limits of Willows.
- Sutter County - $625,000 for a project to close the gaps in the City of Yuba City Class II Bicycle Lane Improvement Project (Butte House Road and Pease Road locations.
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ATLANTA – Jason Perry and Matt Murton each drove in two runs to back a solid pitching performance from freshman Matt Lorenzo as 10th-ranked Georgia Tech (37-14) defeated visiting East Tennessee State (21-28) on Monday night in the final regular season game at Russ Chandler Stadium.
Lorenzo improved to 4-0 after holding the Buccaneers to three runs on five hits in six innings of work. He walked three batters and struck out a career-high eight.
ETSU took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first on a two-run homer from Andy Baxter, his 12th of the year. The Bucs made the score 3-0 with a RBI double by Ryan Hyder in the second.
Tech trimmed the lead to 3-2 in the bottom of the third on a RBI single from Matthew Boggs and a sacrifice fly from Richard Lewis. The Yellow Jackets took a 4-3 lead with two more runs in the fourth on a two-run single from Perry.
A five-run fifth inning by the Yellow Jackets made the score 9-3 and put the game out of reach. The inning was highlighted by a two-run single from Murton, while Brad Stockton and Victor Menocal each added RBI singles in the frame.
Tech had 16 hits in the game, all singles, led by two-hit performances >from Perry, Murton, Boggs, Stockton, Menocal, Derik Goffena and Jason Basil.
ETSU starter Matt Hensley (2-6) took the loss after surrendering four runs in four innings of work.
Georgia Tech will visit Mercer on Tuesday at 7 p.m., while ETSU will host UNC Greensboro on Friday at 7 p.m.


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If you are Family members or a friend of someone who is either abusing drugs/alcohol or is already addicted or is exhibiting any other form of addictive behaviour that is making their life & yours unmanageable. You are probably able to see the chaos that this abuse is causing in their life and they can't - you're at the "desperate wondering" stage as to what you can do to help, right?
The largest obstacle that you have to overcome is that the abuser believes that this is EVERYONE ELSE'S problem, or you're blowing things out of proportion and they are often of the opinion that "everything is under control". The person who has the problem rarely sees it as a problem due to them standing in their own way. Realisation and objectivity no longer exists.
People who are addicted to drugs/alcohol or any other self-destructive behaviour DON'T believe they have a problem, and if there is a problem, it's due to relationships, circumstances and demographics. This is important to remember when trying to help a friend or loved one who is in the cunning, baffling and powerful clutch of addiction. Sharing with the person that you are concerned for their health and well being isn't going to alter or change the addictive behavior. It's akin to me trying to tell the Cheetah not to chase the Gazelle in the wild. The Cheetah's brain tells him to chase the Gazelle.
If you have an emotional attachment and history with that person and you are too close and are unable to see the entire situation from beginning to end. You may react emotionally without objectivity and perceive the Interventionist as being too harsh, or moving too quickly, or too inexperienced or even too unfeeling.
Situations vary, a person might come to the stark realisation that their drug/alcohol/use or addictive behaviour needs to stop and in some cases there is success. Unfortunately the majority of people cannot just stop their addictive behaviour, using/drinking, so they need help. If you are concerned about a loved one, it's difficult for you to be an objective messenger, because..... you are too close.
The Addict/Alcoholic's situation is not going to improve, because addiction/alcoholism has taken over your loved one's life and does not want your Addict/Alcoholic to have the opportunity at recovery/sobriety through treatment. It's like having a monkey on their back that controls and directs their life. The monkey isn't going to let them go without a fight!
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