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What is Iodine?
- Iodine is a mineral
- Iodine is an essential micronutrient supporting some of the most vital functions of the human body.
- Iodine is an essential component in thyroid hormone production
- Iodine is a nutrient that is needed daily
- Optimal iodine levels in the body are 15-20 mg - mostly in the thyroid gland
Iodine is a trace element and was one of the earliest to be recognised as essential.
In the first half of the 19th century it was established that iodine can only be sourced from the diet which in turn is dependent on the iodine content of the soil and water.
Iodine is a unique mineral mainly found concentrated in oceans and briny water.
Marine plants such as seaweed are frequently high in iodine whereas plants on land generally contain low amounts. Seafood is also rich in iodine.
Iodine is so crucial to health that US government officials decided it should be added to table salt, which is commonly used.
However in the UK this is not common practice even though it is recognised that this mineral is extremely important.
The World Health Organisation estimate that over 2 billion people world-wide have insufficient iodine – areas such as the Andes, the Alps, the Himalayas and flooded river valleys such as the Ganges are amongst the most iodine-deficient parts of the world.
The number of countries where iodine deficiency presents a problem for public health has halved over the past 10 years.
However there are still 54 countries that remain iodine deficient.
Apart from iodized salt, which is available in the UK, fish, seafood and seaweed such as kelp, nori, Kombu and wakame, as well as fruit and vegetables grown in iodine rich soil are the best sources of iodine.
Considerable amounts of iodine are lost through cooking – up to 70%, so iodized salt should be added after rather than before cooking.
Functions of Iodine
Iodine plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of the thyroid.
A healthy human body contains 15-20 mg iodine and as much as 70-80-% of this is found in the thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland that surrounds the windpipe.
Iodine is an essential trace element and is taken up readily through the stomach and duodenum in the form of iodate or iodide; the iodate is reduced in the gastrointestinal tract and converted to iodide ready for absorption.
Once Iodide enters the circulation it is incorporated into the amino acid tyrosine, to create thyroid hormones.
The thyroid gland traps the iodide and acts as both a factory and a warehouse to produce and store thyroid hormones of which there are two: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Although T4 is more plentiful, it is best thought of as a pro-hormone; a precursor to T3 which is biologically more active in the body.
Thyroid hormones increase the basal metabolic rate and regulate all intracellular metabolisms.
This determines how efficiently calories are burned. It is also responsible for regulating a number of physiologic processes, which include: growth, reproduction, nerve and muscle function, the synthesis of protein, the growth of nails and hair and the use of oxygen by all the cells in the body.
Iodine deficiency occurs due to low levels of iodine in the soil which subsequently produces foods with low concentrations.
This inevitably leads to insufficient iodine intake in the population.
A deficiency of iodine results in a wide range of adverse health conditions which come under the umbrella term of iodine-deficiency disorders (IDD).
Common IDDs include:
- Goitre
- Decreased fertility rate
- Growth retardation
- Increased infant mortality
- Reduced Intellectual capacity
- New-born hypothyroidism
- Stillbirth
- Spontaneous abortion
- Cretinism
The damage caused to an individual due to iodine deficiency is in fact the result of deficiency of thyroid hormones.
Lack of iodine impairs the production of thyroid hormones which adversely affect the heart, liver, muscles, kidney and embryonic brain development.
In humans, early brain development occurs in the womb and up to 3 years of age.
Deficiencies of iodine during pregnancy can seriously jeopardise children's mental health or even their survival.
Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable mental retardation.
Although it is extremely rare in developed countries parts of Europe are vulnerable.
Severe cases of iodine deficiency can lead to hypothyroidism; one of the earliest and most visible signs of iodine deficiency is an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre).
Typical signs of hypothyroidism include:
- dry skin
- fatigue
- weight gain
- a hoarse voice
- depression
- constipation
- delayed reflexes
- lack of mental clarity
When dietary intake of iodine is inadequate, plasma levels of T4 fall.
This triggers a number of compensatory processes enabling the body to restore sufficient thyroid hormone production.
The pituitary gland releases more thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which prompts an increase in the uptake of iodine as well as increased production of T3 and T4.
Persistent stimulation from TSH as it tries to trap more iodine can cause considerable enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Your genes can also impact thyroid function.
The most well studied and documented genes are DIO1 and DIO2, these are deiodinase genes and involved in the conversion of T4 to T3, the active thyroid hormone.
This process happens by the removal of one iodine molecule. Inherited variations on either D1O1 or D1O2 can significantly slow down the conversion of T4 to T3 affecting basal metabolism.
People of any age can be affected by iodine deficiency, however the most devastating complications are seen where iodine is deficient during foetal and neonatal growth.
Iodizing salt is one of the most effective methods of preventing IDD.
According to UNICEF approximately 66% of households globally have access to iodized salt.
Food Sources of Iodine
|Approximate Micrograms (mcg) per serving
|Percent DV*
|Seaweed, whole or sheet, 1 g
|16 to 2,984
|11% to 1,989%
|Cod, baked, 3 ounces
|Yogurt, plain, low-fat, 1 cup
|Iodized salt, 1.5 g (approx. 1/4 teaspoon)
|Milk, reduced fat, 1 cup
|Fish sticks, 3 ounces
|Bread, white, enriched, 2 slices
|Fruit cocktail in heavy syrup, canned, 1/2 cup
|Shrimp, 3 ounces
|Ice cream, chocolate, 1/2 cup
|Macaroni, enriched, boiled, 1 cup
|Egg, 1 large
|Tuna, canned in oil, drained, 3 ounces
|Corn, cream style, canned, 1/2 cup
|Prunes, dried, 5 prunes
|Cheese, cheddar, 1 ounce
|Raisin bran cereal, 1 cup
|Lima beans, mature, boiled, 1/2 cup
|Apple juice, 1 cup
|Green peas, frozen, boiled, 1/2 cup
|Banana, 1 medium
*DV = Daily Value. DVs were developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help consumers compare the nutrient contents of products within the context of a total diet.
Inhibition of Iodine
Most people get all the iodine they need from their diet, especially if they eat fish or seaweed.
However certain raw foods known as goitrogens consumed in large amounts can block the utilisation of iodine.
Cooking usually inactivates goitrogens.
Foods containing goitrogens:
- Brassica family: Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, collards, kale, kohlrabi
- Cassava root
- Sweet potato
- Soybeans and soy products
- Peanuts
- Pine nuts
- Millet
- Peaches
- Strawberries
Clinical Uses:
Prevention of iodine deficiency – This is the primary use for iodine
Fibrocystic breast disease – According to animal and human studies iodine may be an effective therapy for this disease.
The benign condition is characterized painful and lumpy breasts.
Breast tissue has a high concentration of iodine particularly during pregnancy and lactation.
It is thought that a lack of iodine renders the epithelium more sensitive to oestrogen stimulation, which in turn produces micro cysts that later develop into fibrocystic breast disease.
It occurs commonly in women during the reproductive years but can also affect menopausal women, especially those taking oestrogen.
Some research suggests that iodine might be helpful for fibrocystic breast disease.
Clinical trials have been performed using different forms of iodine; sodium iodide, protein–bound iodide and molecular iodine.
Whilst iodides were found to be effective they exhibited a high rate of side effects.
Elemental iodine achieved the same results but without negative side effects.
However doses used in these studies was above the tolerable upper intake level recommended and should only be used under medical supervision.
Skin applications – Iodine is used to treat skin disease caused by cutaneous sporotrichosis (a fungus). It is also applied to skin to kill germs and prevent soreness inside the mouth caused by chemotherapy.
Leg ulcers – According to research, treatment with iodine increases the healing rate of leg ulcers and reduces the chance of future infection.
Radiation exposure – iodine is used in the case of radiation emergencies to protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodides.
Excessive Iodine – health risks
Too much iodine can create the same symptoms as those found in a deficient state – including goitre, raised TSH levels and hypothyroidism.
Some individuals are more sensitive to excess iodine which can inhibit thyroid hormone production and thereby increase TSH stimulation causing goitre.
Hyperthyroidism can also result from excessive iodine intake, usually following iodine administration to treat an initial deficiency.
Studies have also shown that too much iodine can increase the risk of Graves' disease, thyrotoxicosis, thyroid papillary cancer and Hashimoto disease.
Potassium iodide and sodium iodide is available in supplement form, and is a standard ingredient in multi-vitamin and mineral formulations.
Results from a small study found that potassium iodide achieves almost complete absorption.
Supplementation should be approached with care as both iodine deficiency and excess have considerable risks.
Supplementing with iodine may provoke symptom flare-ups in individuals with Hashimoto's disease due to its stimulating effect on autoimmune antibodies.
Due to the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, iodine supplements should not be taken without first consulting a health practitioner.
Some examples listed below:
- Anti-thyroid medications
Taking high doses of iodine with anti-thyroid medications can have an additive effect and may cause hypothyroidism.
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
These are used to treat high blood pressure. Taking potassium iodide with ACE inhibitors can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia (elevated blood levels of potassium)
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
Taking potassium iodide with potassium-sparing diuretics can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia.
Dosage Recommendations:
Adults: 150mcg/day. Pregnant women: 220mcg/day. Breast-feeding women: 290mcg/day.
One teaspoon of iodised salt contains about 300mcg of iodine.
There is very little risk of iodine overdose even at levels 10 to 20 times the RDA.
However, because too much iodine can actually inhibit thyroid gland synthesis, more than 500mcg daily is not recommended.
Acute iodine toxicity is rare and generally only occurs in doses of many grams.
Symptoms of poisoning include, fever, vomiting nausea, diarrhoea, weak pulse, burning of the throat, mouth and stomach, cyanosis and coma.
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Over the past five years Tanaka and Zelenitsky have examined the eggs and nests of more than 120 living species of birds and crocodiles, and about 30 species of dinosaur eggs. From their studies, the pair was able to demonstrate a link between eggshell porosity and different nesting types.
Modern birds can thank nesting habits of dinosaurs for their evolutionary success, says U of C research
The way dinosaurs nested could very well be the reason behind the evolutionary success of birds, according to new research from the University of Calgary.
While PhD student Kohei Tanaka was working on his master's project, he and his supervisor Dr. Darla Zelenitsky, had an idea about how to identify the types of nests by analyzing microscopic features of the eggshell, and so began their research.
"Fossil nests are usually incomplete and missing much information so it is not always easy to identify the type of nests in dinosaurs. This is why we analyzed microscopic features of eggshells, such as porosity, to identify the type of nest in dinosaurs," said Tanaka.
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Over the past five years Tanaka and Zelenitsky have examined the eggs and nests of more than 120 living species of birds and crocodiles, and about 30 species of dinosaur eggs. From their studies, the pair was able to demonstrate a link between eggshell porosity and different nesting types.
"This is one of the most comprehensive studies in that it analyzed large datasets of both living and extinct species and inferred how the nest changed through the evolution of dinosaurs," said Tanaka.
"This research could mean advanced dinosaurs, like the velociraptor, adapted the incubation method similar to modern birds."
Tanaka explained that relatively primitive dinosaurs buried their eggs like modern crocodiles, but more advanced dinosaurs, mostly small meat-eaters, laid eggs in a nest and the eggs were at least partially exposed.
- Buried eggs were more likely to be snatched by predators, so the evolution to open nesting and brooding allowed dinosaurs and, subsequently, birds to thrive.
"Because buried nests needed to be built and incubated on the ground, open nesting and brooding may have allowed advanced theropods — including birds — to incubate eggs in a greater diversity of locations and occasionally away from ground predators, potentially contributing to their evolutionary success," said Zelenitsky in a news release.
Their research also brought with it a surprising discovery.
"We were surprised that although previous studies on the eggs of oviraptorids — small bipedal dinosaurs closely related to birds — suggested that their eggs were buried. Our research revealed that their eggs were exposed, similar to modern birds," said Tanaka.
Birds are considered one of the most diverse living species, with more than 10,000 unique types recorded.
The research done by Zelenitsky and Tanaka could provide a hint to the evolution and diversification of dinosaurs, and could pave the way for more research into the various aspects of dinosaur reproduction. One question Tanaka said he may look at answering next is how many days it took dinosaur eggs to hatch.

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Director Eli Roth and screenwriter Joe Carnahan have set the tale of Paul Kersey, originally a New York architect played by stone-faced Charles Bronson, in Chicago, where this Kersey (Bruce Willis) is a smirking, yet highly dedicated and compassionate, emergency room surgeon whose cool professionalism overtakes any horror at the gunshot wounds he treats every night.
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The film contains a vigilantism theme, a skewed view of law enforcement, frequent gore, pervasive gun and physical violence, frequent rough language and profanities. The Catholic News Service classification is O — morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R — restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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When Kirk Seese was 8 years old, he won first place in a Crayola art contest and a prize of $1,000 in art supplies.
That was the start of a career that - decades later - has included work on the sets of blockbuster movies, HBO series, in school classrooms and countless homes and buildings across the country. Today, Kirk Seese and staff are bringing their artistic talent to your living room, kitchen, children's bedroom, anywhere a mural can be painted.
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Crystallographic studies of Arylesterase and Thioesterase
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The Escherichia coli thioesterase I (E.C. 188.8.131.52) and arylesterase (E.C. 220.127.116.11.) belong to a discrete group of widely distributed esterases (ester hydrolases) (E.C. 3.1), which hydrolyzes the esterase bonds. Thioesterase specially catalyzes the hydrolytic cleavage of fatty acyl-coenzyme A (CoA) thioesters and arylesterase has an aromatic substrate preference. These two enzymes have been demonstrated to be multifunctional enzymes as lipase and esterase. They are therefore expected to have industrial potential such as stereospecific synthesis and hydrolysis of esters. According to the sequence alignment and biochemical assay, they have been shown to contain a novel Gly-Asp-Ser-Leu-Ser motif, which is located close to the N-terminal region and different from the Gly-Xaa-Ser-Xaa-Gly motif found in the middle regions of other typical lipases and esterases, suggesting a unique three-dimensional folding of thioesterase. With this Gly-Asp-Ser-Leu-Ser motif they and seven other proteins from different species form a new subfamily of lipolytic enzymes (Upton & Buckley, 1995). At present, no X-ray crystal structure is available for any member of this family of proteins. Therefore, crystallographic studies of this subfamily of lipolytic enzymes have become an interesting structural-biology work.


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Hey B,
I am so sorry, I inadvertently drank some of your leftover iced coffee several times this morning! It's difficult to tell since we both have ones in the fridge, but I think you'll be able to identify yours when you get home by how much is in each one (yours will have less in it by that point).
Again, I am so sorry for what has kept happening. If there was a better way to identify them, I'd love to know, but there's definitely not, so no use trying. Anyway, on the upside, you'll have a delicious leftover beverage to enjoy when you get home! I'm not completely sure how much, and the whipped cream will likely have evaporated into nothingness due to the chemical reaction of being in the refrigerator.


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The watermelon tourmaline is a rare variety that displays three different colors in the same crystal – green (the skin of the watermelon), pink (the sweet fruit) and white (the rind). As in the gem stone ametrine, the colors of the watermelon tourmaline occur 100% naturally. This is a rare occurrence in nature. Colors: multicolored bands of pink, green and purpleRead more


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A new vacuum waste collection system revolutionizes the storage and transport of waste from bins to pipes. It is a closed pipe system that transports household waste from inlets in the streets to waste collection stations.
Initial situation
The way household waste was stored and transported in the Norwegian city of Bergen had been the same since the start of organized waste collection several generations ago. Once or twice a week garbage trucks collected waste from waste bins that were standing in the streets in the city center. In other words: waste collection had seen very little innovation or reform. Most of the waste was ending up without recycling in the residual waste.
BIR is a waste collection company responsible for collecting waste from nine different municipalities in the proximity of Bergen. The city of Bergen with the help of BIR Nett AS is the first in the world to build an underground pipe system to collect waste from an entire city center. The city center covers several km2, more than 12,000 households and a network of pipes that exceeds 7,5 kilometers after construction is completed. BIR's customers in the city center are now finally able to recycle paper, beverage carton, plastic wrapping as well as glass and metal packaging close to their homes, thereby directly contributing to the goal of making Bergen "Norway's greenest city". As of December 2016, 3,700 customers have been connected to 102 inlets for residual waste and 71 inlets for paper, beverage carton and plastic. They have opened the inlets about 350,000 times since 26th of October 2015, an average of 858 openings each day. Since the opening of the vacuum waste collection system about 190 tons of paper, beverage carton and plastic have ended up in the paper container at the waste collection station.
The new vacuum waste collection system (Bossnett) revolutionizes the storage and transport of waste from bins to pipes. It is a closed pipe system that uses airflow to transport household waste from inlets in the streets to containers placed at waste collection stations. With the new system in place, BIR Nett helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (fewer garbage trucks in the city center), to reduce fire hazard in the narrow streets of Bergen and also to reduce littering and the resulting proliferation of rats and other vermin.
Capital: Oslo
Official language: Norwegian
Total area: 385.252 km²
Population: 4.985.870
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The image is not everything.
In Ofifacil know that the design and the image is not sufficient for the success of a company, brand or organization, but like money can not buy happiness, we are convinced that helps tremendously.
Ofifacil is a creative agency specializing in conceptualizing the ideas that inspire our clients to build brands, campaigns, websites and corporate pieces that represent a clear and unambiguous manner the distinctive personality of companies, products and services they represent. We view the image and design as a tool to serve the interests of our clients and their products.
Corporate image (corporate identity)
Business Cards
Folders, documents and office supplies
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We develop the image you want to give your customers by offering our professional graphic design experience, the quality is the result of the combination of functional creativity and originality of our current and modern designers that will make you stand against the competition.
We analyze in detail the industry in which your business to advise you properly, and the products and services offered to carry out the design that best reflects the image and philosophy of your company and business.
Investing is investing in future image.
The business card is a great way to promote themselves. Communication is a document that should not be neglected as it can enhance the identity and image of your business while providing its services, activities, etc. This should both reflect the image of the company and also convey a message.
The traditional format of a business card 80x126mm is however the most widely used standard format is 85x54mm. Very similar to the size of a credit card, so it is ideal to put in your wallet. If you choose a classic ergonomics, should know that the square shapes are more appreciated than round.
To get a nice print result and aesthetic prefer coated paper, glossy or matte. The low-end roles should definitely be left out as a mediocre result will far from their expectations. Finally, a thin paper is too fragile and flexible, therefore prefer paper better at least 300 g
Excessive use of different fonts affect the reading of the card. It is important to keep the same font for everything you plan to write. Instead, you can play with the size (not less than 7pt) and appearance (bold, italics) to highlight certain information.
If you think you do not have enough space to put all the information correctly on the front, you can use the back of the card. Since in any case must saturate your business card if not unreadable. The obverse mainly serve to put information of a practical (an access map, rates, hours of operation, etc..).
How with all business records, the card should respect a common visual identity, ie it will be necessary to opt for the use of color-coded (1-2 colors maximum). The presence of logoevidentemente be essential for your customers to identify but also think about a slogan.
If you have a little creativity, you can try to do with creating graphics programs such as Illustrator, Publisher and PhotoShop. Instead of adopting a standard style you'll get a more original design.
For a business card is both comprehensive and effective you have to put the right information., Ie what will bring more value to the person receiving the card.
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the full name
the company name and the company name
a logo and possibly a slogan
the job and the job they
mailing address of the company
phone number and / or fax number.
Email Address
full address of your website if you have one
If you find it necessary, you can add additional information that is relevant, but remember that your business card should be clear, sober and can be read at a glance.
There are Web sites that allow you to customize your same business card for free. Among these are a Free PDF Cards, a website very practical and easy to use and lets you enter your personal information in predefined fields then add your own logo in the upper left. Once your card, validate and download the file in PDF format.
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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Work/Life Balance?
(Said to the tune of "How do you solve a problem like Maria?")
What does work/life balance really mean? Does it mean equal parts work and equal parts "life"? Does it mean enough "life" to give you energy for all the work? Does it mean a back and forth throughout a week, or work work work work vacation work work work work long weekend work work work work…
I think this can and should look different for different people in different seasons of our lives. When I was in college, I put my classes together in ways that I felt would force me to get up early and start working earlier in my day so that when I started resting, I'd already have work behind me. When I was working for a nonprofit, I took work home with me a lot. I'd work from 9am to 12am some days. It was out of passion and conviction and I wouldn't take that back. Now, I try to space out my days. Work some hours in the morning, break for lunch and maybe an extra hour for midday errands when traffics slow, and then pick things up in the evening, maybe even after dinner and work again until late at night.
My personality, and the stage of life I'm in, and the way my employment is — these all encourage and enable me to practice work and life the way I am right now. I'm hopeful that having this season will help me carry some healthier practices into the other seasons of my life too, even if I can't manage my time in those times the same as I do now.
I'm really grateful.
And I'm really in awe of the people I see around me kicking butt and taking names in their own way, their own seasons. Parents who work so hard and raise adorable little humans at the same time — I can't imagine how I'd change diapers and graphic design right now. Couples who do their own thing and then bring their amazingness together to do even bigger things — that's just beautiful. People who work multiple jobs to keep life moving smoothly and pave the way to the future they desire — that's endurance, right there.
I see people who show their vulnerabilities so that others won't feel alone. People who share how it can be hard to get out of bed and how they do life through that. I see people who seem to always be on the go. People who are always somewhere, saying something, making something happen. I see those worlds collide, too.
Because honestly, no matter what our personalities are — whether we might feel we are more inclined to go go go a little too much or to slow things down a little too much — we all have to go on this journey of finding what balance is and how we can achieve it — and it's just not easy.
Especially in a world that certainly doesn't do most of us any favors in that journey.
So this post is a little different than some of the other posts I've made lately. It's really just… what's been on my mind. No tips or tricks, no answers.
Balance is hard. Priorities aren't always easy to clearly establish. Sometimes things we really care about don't get the time and attention we want them to get because there are other things we literally can't avoid giving time to... at least for a while.
My hope for anyone reading would be that you're able to find ways to make sure your health and wellness are on the top of that priority list though. Yes, we have different seasons in our lives but still, only one life.
Whatever it means for you... I hope you hold a moon beam in your hand. ☀
What does work/life balance mean to you in this season? Do you see it changing sometime? Tell me about it!


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During your Free Initial Consultation Dr. Kunik will listen to you and create an orthodontic plan tailored specifically to your needs. If you have alignment issues with your jaw, the orthodontic plan may include surgical options. These oral surgery options are just that, optional. The patient decides and has input into any phase of the orthodontic treatment.
If you've found this webpage you are probably faced with deciding on whether to have Jaw Surgery or not. Even if you just want a 3rd or 4th opinion you owe it to yourself to contact Dr. Kunik. He may even be able to assist you over a Teleortho link to your phone or computer. Dr. Kunik has been the #1 Invisalign provider in Central Texas since 1999 (Top 1% Nationally). He personally creates every Invisalign Treatment Plan and can utilize every other orthodontic technology available to create your customized plan. Whether you've only discussed orthodontics with your dentist or you've contacted a general orthodontist, you owe it to yourself to get the full picture from a specialist that puts your needs first.
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The definition of Orthognathic means "Straight Jaw". Patients with large or small degrees of Prognathism, Micrognathia, Asymmetry, Maxillary procumbency, Maxilary midface deficiency, Apertognathia, due to traumatic injury or pathologic process would typically require oral surgery and orthodontics to correct their bite. Patients with these conditions often choose Orthognathic Jaw Surgery for the esthetic benefits that result from correcting their particular bite issue.
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Hammoudi, Karim and McDonald, John (2013) Design, Implementation and Simulation of an Experimental Multi-Camera Imaging System for Terrestrial and Multi-Purpose Mobile Mapping Platforms: A Case Study. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 332. pp. 139-144. ISSN 1660-9336
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Mobile Mapping Systems (MMS's) are powerful tools for rapidly and massively collect- ing imagery in various environments (e.g., rural, semi-urban, urban). In particular, the data collected at terrestrial level can be exploited to complement aerial acquisitions for extending GIS databases, visualizing and modeling environments and studying their morphogenesis over time. Hence, the de- velopment of mobile mapping platforms is a topic of great interest for many mapping agencies and surveying companies. Moreover, the experimental imaging systems of mapping vehicles are equipped with varied infrastructures in part resulting from the wide range of targeted applications. Determining a detailed design procedure for such imaging systems is of critical importance, and can be both ardu- ous and time-consuming. Although commercial imaging systems can be exploited directly they are often pre-configured for specific applications. For these reasons, we propose a case study that deals with the development of an orientable and scalable imaging system. In particular, this paper focusses on the primary stage of the mechanical implementation of a multi-camera infrastructure.
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by Jeannie Diep, Advance Humanity Partner
What do you see? Sometimes this is what I see…
In reality this is the real image.
Growing up in a fast paced environment can affect your own pace. You learn to look ahead and not turn back as time will not slow down and others may run you over if you are in the way.
Have we allowed time to control us?
Thanksgiving Day
Let's take Thanksgiving 2013 as an example.
Thanksgiving is a holiday to be thankful for those around us and enjoy the company of friends and family. However, as each Thanksgiving day pass by, this holiday has been taken over for capitalist gain. In 2013, the famous Black Friday craze crept into Thanksgiving Day. Therefore, instead of spending time with family and friends during this holiday, some were camping in line to save a few bucks and getting their hands on the latest technology.
Slowing down is not my own forte. I am accustomed to moving at a fast pace and I loved it. However, I noticed that I was not able to enjoy everything around me. When we get caught up in a comfortable routine, the routine is hard to break.
The two images illustrates why slowing down, at least once in a while, is important. If you continue at a one (fast) speed, you will not be able to enjoy the smell of the forest, take in the view, have a conversation without interruption, and possibly learn something new.
So, do we really need to move at the pace of everyone else?
Now, that answer is up to you.
Fun Exercise: People Watching
Try this out. I love to people watch. It is like watching a silent movie. You can make your own subtitles.
By just observing, you can learn how much technology is taking over our lives, how fast people are moving to get to their next destination, and slowly diminishing the relationships they have existing right in front of them.
1. Observe. Just take a few minutes to observe those around you. Not the stalker type of watching.The goal is to open your senses and watch for the verbal and nonverbal cues.
2. Analyze. What did you see while you were observing? Did you see people surfing on their phones while sitting at a table with others? Did you see a person almost running over a pedestrian just to get a close parking spot? I have been guilty of at least one of these. What is taken as priority in these situations and was it material or immaterial? I took this time to self-reflect and I realized that I wanted to slow down and enjoy what I believe is more important (family, friends, life) than material items.
Slowing Down
Here are 3 ways to slow down:
1. Learning to say no. I would love to be Wonder Woman, Superman, or any cool superhero. Who wouldn't want to be a superhero? Superheroes can do it all. However, in reality, it is difficult to do anything by yourself and everything anyone ask of you. Learning to say no is probably the hardest and yet the shortest word to express. This simple word packs a powerful punch when used. Use this sparingly. I have seen people who enjoys helping others and are unable to say no when asked to do something. It is great to know what your limits are here. When you say no, the other person will understand and no guilt will be placed on you.
2. Create your own speed bumps. Take some time to enjoy the beauty around you. Create your own speed bumps in order to slow yourself down. Keep reminding yourself what is important. If you need to, write it down and hang it on your wall to be a constant reminder of what you believe in. Realign your beliefs to your actions. If you are constantly checking your emails for work on your days off, try setting a small time frame in the morning, afternoon or night to check your email once, then go enjoy the rest of your day doing something fun.
3. Self-reflect. Living simply will mean different things to everyone. For me, living simply means living and doing what you believe. Self reflection involves being honest with yourself. Are you spending too much time doing what others want you to do? Are you following the rest of the crowd? What could you live without in life?
By combining these 3 steps, you will be able to start realigning your own goals and begin to slow down to be thankful and enjoy everything you have in your life.


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This article assumes you already have a Remote Access OpenVPN configured in pfSense and you want it to be filtered.
For initial remote access setup please refer to the vendor documentation available here: https://www.netgate.com/docs/pfsense/vpn/openvpn/openvpn-remote-access-server.html
If using the Wizard
You want to check the box that says "Redirect Gateway". This will allow features such as IP enforcement to work.
In the DNS Server 1 box, make sure you enter the IP address of pfSense so that DNS resolution will use the firewall. You can see what the IP is under Interfaces / LAN.
If editing an existing OpenVPN server
Check the box to enable redirect. If you have IPv6 do the same for it.
Enter your pfSense IP address(s) under DNS Server to cause all traffic to be run through the filter.
Ensure Filtering is Applied to OpenVPN Interface
From the pfSense web UI, navigate to Services / DNSthingy.
Press Save at the bottom of the page, and then Apply Changes.
This will ensure that the firewall rules to force filtering will be applied to the OpenVPN interface.


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Quebec's Islamophobia Has Gone Down An Eerily Familiar Path
There are unsettling parallels between Quebec's dehumanization of Muslims and the bigotry that formed in pre-war Canada.
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"At a young age, Megan remembers her grandmother being her biggest source of inspiration. With a studio located in her grandmother's house, Megan began painting when she would spend the night during the weekends. Now a full fledged artist herself, her 10 year-old daughter inspires works like her crown series."
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|I, the undersigned, declare that I have been informed: the AEROMED KFT performs the IMO 1.13. Model Course according to the approval of the Hungarian National Transport Authority. I signed up for the training on my own initiative. I participate in the practices as a volunteer. I have been informed that dangers may occur during the exercises.
I hereby declare and confirm that I do not suffer from any disease. I hereby declare and confirm that I will take care of my valuables. I understand that if any extraordinary event occurring, including loss of my documents or luggage in case of an accident or injury during the training the responsibility of AEROMED LTD extends only to the amount paid for the training.
I am in the Training Centre at my own risk and I acknowledge with my authentic signature made in front of witness that I understand all of the above. If I do not agree with the above, I immediately withdraw from the Center, and with my staying I proclaim my agreement with the content of this Declaration file.
I hereby declare and confirm with my signature in front of a witness that I waive all claims in connection with IMO 1.13 Model Course training and IMO 1.13 Certificate and other pecuniary claims as well as complaints towards Imre Melles M.D. and his Aeromed LTD. definitely and irrevocably.
Having regard to the fact that AEROMED LTD performs his professional training activity in HUNGARY and issues IMO 1.13 Certificates in Budapest, in relation to his professional activity, only accepts the laws of Hungary as legally binding, and he may only be held liable according to the Hungarian legislative acts, before the competent Court having jurisdiction in Hungary. I accept the exclusive jurisdiction of Hungary in any legal dispute between me and Aeromed Kft.; I also accept the laws of Hungary as applicable in such legal disputes. I also designate and accept the competence of the II and III District Court of Budapest (Budapesti II. és III. Kerületi Bíróság), the Tribunal of Székesfehérvár (Székesfehérvári Törvényszék) for any such legal disputes.
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Central Serous Choroidopathy/
What is Central Serous Choroidopathy?
Central Serous Choroidopathy (CSC), also known as Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR), is a disease that causes fluid build-up beneath the retina. This leakage of fluid comes from the layers under the retina, the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and choroid. This condition generally affects a person's central vision.
Central serous can be diagnosed by examining the retina with special lenses allowing a view of the back of the eye. A blistering of the retina may be seen. Some cases are very subtle and additional testing is required. Fluorescein angiography will show a spot of leakage which, in some cases, might have accumulated into a classic "smoke-stack" pattern and may be used to identify complications including choroidal neovascularization. Indocyanine Green (ICG) angiography supports the role of the choroid in this disease and is rarely useful in management. We now use high-resolution optical coherence tomography (OCT) to identify fluid under the retina and to identify subtle cases that might otherwise be missed.
Who is at risk?
While there is no definite known cause for this condition, we do know that it usually affects young males between the ages of 20-45. However, women may also be affected. Risk factors for the development of this condition include a "type A personality", the use of steroids, caffeine or other stimulants (e.g., energy drinks, dietary supplements), as well as smoking, a history of trauma, physical/emotional stress.
Signs and Symptoms
Signs of central serous can include an elevation of the central retina (macula), deposits beneath the retina, dark and light color changes (hyper- and hypo-pigmentation), and, in complex cases, blood, fat deposits (lipid) and scarring (fibrosis). The "normal eye" often has subtle changes as well. Symptoms include blurred central vision, small image size (micropsia), and distortion of the image (metamorphosia). After central serous resolves, most patients will still have residual symptoms such as distortion, decreased color and contrast sensitivity, and vision difficulty at night. There is also a 40-50% change of recurrence over time. In some cases, the longterm complications may be due to residual chronic activity and a more detailed evaluation of the disease process may improve the visual results.
While there is no known cure, treatment is directed at the underlying modifiable risk factors such as removal of stimulants from the diet (e.g., smoking, caffeine, energy drinks, steroids) and improved life style (e.g., more sleep = less stress). Normally this condition clears up in a month or two. In patients with more severe vision loss or a prolonged course of the disease, laser treatment has been shown to reduce the course of the disease and improve vision. In some complex cases, we may consider treatment with a "cold laser" (photodynamic therapy with Visudyne), intraocular injections of anti-VEGF drugs such as Avastin, or a combination of these treatments. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have been shown, experimentally, to stimulate fluid absorption but have not been proven in a controlled clinical trial. The newest treatment options may improve outcomes and we specialize in the latest testing and treatments here at the Retina Macula Institute.


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A Perfect Peace For A Perfect Storm
Fix Your Thoughts
Day 1: Read Philippians 4:4-9 two or three times. What phrases stick out to you? Reflect on what is real in your life that leads those phrases to be more prominent to you at this time. Present a request to God. As you read the verses, hear them spoken to you, over you, for you. What is the tone and tenor of the voice speaking these words to you? Is that voice pulling for you, wanting something for you, revealing mercy and love for you? Or do you hear anger, condemnation, and failure spoken at you? What has most formed in you the character of the voice you hear? A parent, teacher, pastor, or some other figure in your life, or the voice of the Spirit pointing you to Jesus' life and words? Present a request to God, the Word of Life, to speak words of life to you.
Day 2: Reread Philippians 4:4-9. Paul seems clear on who he is and who he is following. His identity is set, not shaken by imprisonment. He seems convinced God is good, present with him, and in him. Paul's confidence is not misplaced for he has released trying to control circumstances and is accepting of what has come his way. He is choosing to trust. He has recognized that he has been given peace. He is calling the Philippians to a peaceful way to live and be. He is becoming peace to others. God gives us peace and calls us to live in a peaceful way. What is a practical step you can take to live on a more peaceful path or bring peace to a relationship?
Day 3: Paul is in prison writing about God's presence, nearness, peace, and trustworthiness. What do we know of Paul's experiences that formed him to this level of trust in God? What practices could have helped convince or deepen his conviction of God's goodness, presence, forgiveness, and his identity in Christ? Flip through Acts chapters 8-28 to begin to discover or rediscover this imperfect person's faith. Paul had trusted during some difficult times, and it built trust into him. He can say God is present and good because Paul had found God to be present and good in the past. These experiences helped shape how he sees current and future trials. Because of his past, he now knows God is trustworthy. What experiences have helped build trust in God in your life? When were you reminded of His presence to give you sufficient confidence that it is right to depend on Him now?
Day 4: On Sunday Cory asked us a couple of important questions; "Think about what you think about.", and "Think about how you think about how you think." What kind of lens does your thinking create? How might that lens affect not only how you see an issue or event, but how you might respond to it as well? Paul tells us to "fix our thoughts on…" How could this simple call help us identify the lens we tend to look through? This isn't a simple "thought replacement" exercise he is calling us to. It is a call to remember, to realign our perspective to who Jesus is, what He has said, what is real and of value in His Kingdom. It is a call to help move us from how we view an event to what is ultimately real about the event. What do you spend most of your day thinking about? How does that affect your words and behaviors? Consider a past experience where your lens saw one thing, and yet God acted in another way. Read Romans 8:28-29.
Day 5: Yesterday we ended with reading Romans 8:28-29. Reread it again today. If it is familiar to you, be slow to allow it to speak to you. These verses aren't meant to talk us into thinking different, rather they are meant to show us something meaningful about God, His care and love for us even in a storm. God is working for our good toward a purpose. All things contribute to us being formed to the likeness of His Son. It is a call to remember, like communion, that God is with us, in us, knows us, and loves us. Even in a storm, we can be assured. We are not forgotten or misplaced. Some of us can get lost on asking questions like did God cause or allow this storm or did I do something wrong that led to this storm. These questions are God's business not ours, and we may miss the reality that God is with us at a time when we most need Him and His assurance. Pray. Allow God the privilege of defining what is "for our good". Ask God to shape you to be more like His Son and to see good that He is working out in you and those around you.


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J.B. Dyas
Director of Education and Curriculum Development for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. He has directed large and small ensembles and taught a wide variety of jazz courses to students from virtually every level of musical development – age 7 to 70, beginner to professional, learning-challenged to prodigy. A professional bassist, JB has appeared with Jamey Aebersold, David Baker, Jerry Bergonzi, Gary Campbell, Ellis Marsalis, Red Rodney, Ira Sullivan, and Bobby Watson.


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Big Apple Film Festival - The Suit
The most powerful man in America is missing. Connor Douglas is in hiding when he's unexpectedly visited by his estranged wife, Sarah, who's come to talk him out of turning his back on his country and inciting a global crisis.
Interview with Writer/Director/Producer Dave Conte
Congratulations! Why did you make your film?
Thank you! I suppose I had two itches that needed scratching. My last two films were very light on dialogue, so I wanted to try and flex my dialogue muscle a bit. It made me think about how I approached each sequence much differently than my other work, and was an enlightening exercise.
Second, I've always been fascinated with genre, and how we ascribe certain rules to define and catalog films. My last two films deconstructed the zombie movie and the stoner comedy, taking a few elements of each and doing my own thing with them. The Suit follows this trend in similar fashion, but I like to describe it as a "political neo-noir."
Imagine I'm a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?
My hope is that you'll want to see a fresh take on a played out genre, be intrigued by the premise, and curious to find out who these characters really are and what truly compels them beyond the veil of what they're telling each other on screen.
How do personal and universal themes work in your film?
Power and responsibility are the primary themes I work within The Suit, specifically having too much of both but not wanting any of either. The main character, Connor (played by David M. Farrington), is the most powerful man in America, and the stability of the world rests on him and him alone, which causes him to go into hiding. He's also a bit of a misanthropic asshole, which doesn't help matters.
How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development and production?
Hugely! I've never made a film that evolved so much over the course of its production.
I originally wrote it three years ago, but shelved it for a year because I was unhappy with the Sarah character. I had come to the realization that a lot of my female characters were Bechdel test-failing caricatures instead of fully fleshed out people, and that was especially true with early versions of Sarah in The Suit. I put the script away for a while, and after distancing myself from it I was able to see it with fresh eyes and re-work the story and her character to become what I think is one of my strongest yet, thanks in large part to Crawford M. Collins' terrific performance.
You never know when, where, and how your work will evolve. I had a very tight game plan leading up to our shoot weekend, and before we started rehearsing on location, I walked in on David and Crawford reading the lines in an entirely different way than I had spent years picturing. I immediately stopped what I was doing and watched them carry out the whole script, and afterward we changed all of our blocking to cater to their take on the material. Everything worked out beautifully, and it gave me some insight into how I write, and how the right actor can humanize your work in unexpected ways.
What type of feedback have you received so far?
We've only had two screenings but each one has had a pretty warm reception. People I've spoken to really responded to how the story unfolded, the performances, and my DP Joe Heck's beautiful cinematography.
Has the feedback surprised or challenged your point of view?
I keep the identity of the characters in the dark for most of the film, and it's been fun hearing who people thought they were when they were watching it.
What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible on www.wearemovingstories.com?
The more eyes that are on my film, the better! I want my work to be seen by as many people as possible, and solicit as much feedback as possible to help grow as an artist.
Who do you need to come on board (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists) to amplify this film's message?
I've envisioned The Suit as a small piece of a larger narrative, whether it's a series or a feature, so I'm really hoping to get in touch with producers and agents to help me bring not just The Suit to life, but future projects as well.
What type of impact and/or reception would you like this film to have?
My hope is that people watch The Suit and think "huh, now that's a fresh take on that type of film," and see what I have to offer as a storyteller.
Would you like to add anything else?
Please feel free to check out dconte.com for more info about me and my other work!
What are the key creatives developing or working on now?
I've had a very busy few years, so I'm taking some time to do some writing. I'm currently working on a few new scripts, but the one I'm currently focusing on is what I like to consider a "gentleman's horror film".
Interview: November 2016
We Are Moving Stories embraces new voices in drama, documentary, animation, TV, web series and music video. If you have just made a film - we'd love to hear from you. Or if you know a filmmaker - can you recommend us? More info: Carmela
The Suit
The most powerful man in America is missing. Connor Douglas is in hiding when he's unexpectedly visited by his estranged wife, Sarah, who's come to talk him out of turning his back on his country and inciting a global crisis.
Length: 14min
Director: Dave Conte
Producer: Dave Conte
Writer: Dave Conte
About the writer, director and producer: Dave Conte is a New Hampshire-born, New York-based filmmaker. He enjoys long takes, genre deconstruction, and talking about himself in the third person.
Key cast: David M. Farrington, Crawford M. Collins, David Gibson
Looking for: Producers, agents, festival directors, journalists
Funders: Self-financed
Where can I see it in the next month?
We have one more screening on Wednesday, November 9th as a part of the New York Short Film Festival. We're screening at 9PM at Cinema Village. You can also reach out to me directly and I'll be happy to share a private link.


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Undercover Boss
There are standard tropes – one being that the undercover boss is invariably clumsy and bad at the job. The young man training him finds him to be a moron and tells the camera in private, that he doesn't think the undercover boss is cut out for this work and probably won't last. The undercover boss will be impressed by the young female coworker who also helps train him. She is likeable and relates to him with teasing and joking. She confesses to him, as they close shop, that she wants to go back to school one day to get her cosmetology license. Later, in his empty hotel room, the undercover boss tells the camera that this is a hard job, harder than he thought. He is exhausted and his feet hurt.
And most predictably, he will shed a tear, or even break into sobs, upon hearing how the older counter woman sacrifices for her children, one of whom has a learning disability, or how the cashier, the ex-con that got his life back on track after being a homeless drug addict, now credits the franchise for keeping him on the straight and narrow.
Back at his hotel room, he sits in front of the camera and tells it how touched he was by his employee's confessions – at how much these individuals sacrifice to help run his company, how much they have struggled, yet still have such "a positive attitude." He seems to imply that if he were in their shoes, his attitude would not be so positive. His revelations also imply that the undercover boss never realized before this very moment how unfair life is.
At the end of the show, during the big reveal, the young female coworker is given a check for education, often just enough to let her take classes while still working part time in her entry-level position. She cries. The young man that trained him, and thought he was a moron, gets a promotion. He wipes away a tear. The people that have touched him emotionally, with their positive attitudes and hard luck stories, are given money with no strings attached – just a check. They smile and sometimes cry, but usually they just grin and nod, as if this kind of thing happened to them all the time.


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RV and manufactured homes producer Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. has completed the $33.2 million bankruptcy sale of its RV business to American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IV L.P, which will locate the new headquarters in Decatur, IN.
The new company name will be Fleetwood RV Inc.
At the same time, Fleetwood terminated about 700 employees associated with the RV portion of its business. The new owners are expecting to hire about 650 employees over the next several weeks.
The sale includes two motor home manufacturing facilities, two motor home service facilities, and Fleetwood's Gold Shield supply subsidiary, all presently located in Decatur, Indiana. It also includes the intellectual property for Fleetwood's existing motor home brands and certain machinery and equipment in Riverside, California.
Fleetwood Enterprises continues to own two idled motor home plants in Pennsylvania and California, although the Riverside, Calif. plant will be operated temporarily by AIP under license.
American Industrial Partners was founded in 1989 and is a US based private equity firm that makes control equity investments, in partnership with management, in well positioned US headquartered industrial companies with leading market shares that can benefit from the firm's systematic approach to implementing strategic and operational improvements.
For more information about the firm visit http://www.aipartners.com
Following the sale of its motorized recreational vehicle business, Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. and its various subsidiaries continue to produce, distribute, and service manufactured housing. Fleetwood continues to employ approximately 1,100 people in 11 plants located in nine states. Fleetwood's products are primarily marketed through an extensive dealer network throughout the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Riverside, California.


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Trump's childish outbursts about the Gold Star Khan family has allowed the media the perfect excuse to obsess over the story that is killing his campaign, but one Gold Star mom relates a much worse story – about OBAMA!
Karen Vaughn talked about it while on CNN today:
According to her, Obama DEFIED 30 Gold Star families who specifically told him NOT to use the occasion as a photo opportunity and not make it a media event. Days later, she says that the families were angered by pictures and video showing him "honoring" the fallen warriors, by dishonoring the wishes of the family.
Pretty despicable.
I was able to find this example of the pictures she was talking about at the Guardian from 2009:
Doesn't he look "noble" and "respectful"? Well now you know the real story behind that picture, and how Obama completely dishonored Gold Star families in order to self-aggrandize.
Here's what the media would rather obsess about:
And we know why – because it helps Hillary. If only Trump would stop talking about it maybe it'd be easier to move on…
What do you think? Did Obama insult Gold Star families by making a photo op of their fallen warriors? Let us know in the comments section below!!
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