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the bottom basket that serves to guide the
rope towards the corner and away from the
gate opening. Bearing radiuses can also
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By Peter Marten, May 2010
We scoured the forests for Finland's longest word – and we may never understand the full implications of our discovery.
What's the longest word in the Finnish language? When I wanted a definitive answer to this question, I decided to go about it the old-fashioned way: email.
I directed my inquiry to a forum full of people who, by definition, must be proud to call themselves language nerds: the mailing list of translators at the Finnish government ministries. Some of them implied by their silence that they thought I was wasting their time, but responses began to trickle in.
However, before we get to that, I should explain, very briefly, how Finnish works. It's a language where it's easy to make compound words by smashing smaller words together until they stick to each other, forming one larger word. Add maahan, "into the country", to muutto, "moving", and you get maahanmuutto, "immigration". Put virasto, "authority", on the end of that and you get Maahanmuuttovirasto, which is what they call the Immigration Service.
You can also add a great number of word endings – this is a point of contention because some people say this doesn't count for purposes of finding the longest word. Most of our prepositions (on, at, to, for) are expressed in Finnish by sticking suffixes onto a word. Then you have additional suffixes that mean "also", "neither", "my" or "your," or that symbolise a question. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Really.
Back to the email: One of the first words to drop into my inbox is apteekkitavaraintarkastuslaitos, meaning "pharmacy product inspection office". Not bad at 31 letters, but I have a feeling that we haven't heard the end of this, and I'm right.
Next up is epäjärjestelmällisyydestäänköhän (32 letters), approximately "from its unsystematic nature?" Yes, the question mark is part of the translation, reflecting one of the endings, -kö. Some people would claim that this word doesn't count.
To make a multisyllabic story short, the quest continues, and we finally arrive at the following 61-character creation, widely accepted as the longest Finnish word (drum roll, please): lentokonesuihkuturbiinimoottoriapumekaanikkoaliupseerioppilas.
Dear reader, I would love to leave it at that, allowing you to imagine that it means something glorious, artistic and divine relating to famous glass vases on lakeview windowsills in ascetic Northern architecture, but I suppose I'd better take a stab at translating this one, too.
It refers to someone who is an "aeroplane jet turbine motor assistant mechanic, non-commissioned officer, in training". And that was the length of that story, as they say in Finnish – meaning, of course, "And they lived happily ever after."
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Poppy Days
I'm excited to show you today's card! This card is showcased in our Inspiration Book and Catalog on page 53, along with a few other beauties. :)
This lighting on this one is just not right so please make sure to check out the video! :)
This card features our Poppy Day's stamp set which incorporates two flowers, each with three steps to complete. They are created by stamping each part of the flower on top of another in different colors. In this case, I started with the solid image using Bubble Gum Pink, then used Watermelon Fusion for the detail stamp The the last step, uses Black Licorice to stamp the center detail of the flower. I did that throughout the card panel and essentially created my own pattern paper!
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- Workshop presentation
- Open Access
Investigation of stenotic jets using 3D-PC-UTE
© Bloch et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2012
- Published: 1 February 2012
- Peak Velocity
- Phase Contrast Sequence
- Strategic Foundation
- Flow Phantom
- Phase Contrast Data
Conventional phase contrast (PC) velocity measurements fail in situation of high velocities and complex flow, as after a stenosis. Specifically, volume flow and peak velocities are underestimated, and velocity-to-noise ratio (VNR) is decreased due to flow voids. These effects are much dependent on the echo time (TE). Reducing TE will drastically improve the results, both concerning VNR and accuracy.
The method of ultra-short TE (UTE) allows for sub-millisecond TE, and has recently been implemented for 2D through-plane PC(2D PC-UTE). This work aims to investigate peak velocities and visualize stenotic jets in a 3D volume using PC-UTE.
Two flow phantoms, PH1 and PH2, were used in two separate scanning sessions. PH1 consisted of plastic tubes, d=20 mm, in which were placed discs with central, circular holes of d=3 and 9 mm (s1 and s2). PH2 is a commercially available phantom mimicking a carotid bifurcation with a 60% stenosis in the left branch. A steady flow of water doped with Gadovist was pumped through the phantoms. In PH1, the 3D volume covered both s1 and s2. In PH2, the volume covered one slice before the stenosis. Two 3D PC sequences were used: a conventional, cartesian 3D PC (3D PC), and a radial 3D PC-UTE. Both had 12 slices, 14 time frames, TR=6 resp. 8 ms, ETL=5, voxel size 1.5x1.5x3 mm3 and through-plane velocity encoding, venc=700 cm/s. The important difference is TE, which is 3.7 ms for the 3D PC and 0.76 ms for 3D PC-UTE.
For analysis, ROI's were drawn over the vessel of interest. In PH1, the ROI was chosen with a diameter of 20 mm, and identical ROIs were used for all slices. For PH2, the ROI's were drawn manually on the velocity images. In both phantoms, identical ROIs were used in the analysis of both datasets.
A quantitative analysis of the peak velocities was made by extracting the peak velocity in each ROI, and averaging that over the time frames for each slice. The standard deviation of the peak velocity was also calculated using data from the different time frames.
3D PC-UTE is shown to improve the accuracy and reduce variance in measurements of peak velocity in stenotic jets. The 3D implementation allows for finding the peak velocity even if it is unknown a priori where in the jet it occurs or if there is through-plane motion during the cardiac cycle.
The Swedish Strategic Foundation.
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No matter the occasion, Community Threads has shoes for you! From heels for a night out with the girls, to running shoes for the treadmill at the gym. Flats, heels, wedges, boots, sandals, flip-flops, tennis shoes, running shoes, basketball shoes, work boots... the list goes on. Come in and see what we have in stock for you!
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Posts may be a little slow for the next week or so. I am off to Puerto Rico for some friends, family and sun. I shall resume my posting schedule as soon as possible. In the mean time I figured a picture of the minimal makeup I will be bringing might help hold you over till next week.
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This last Sunday workshop Lise brought many smiles and stories as well as the classic The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The book-cover spoke volumes of the stitch and inspired her to purchase it. I am so glad she did and shared it with me.
It's a story I have yet to read and is now on my reading list due to the creativity of Jillian Tamaki. Visiting her website was a wonderful. She is a very inspiring artist. Her needlework median is uplifting and reveals her natural story telling journeys. She has done a few more book covers. All is very special.
I have been working on a series of trees for the seasons. My Spring and Winter are finished. Here is where I am with my Summer tree. I am happy with it's progress. Feeling good that it will be completed before the heat begins.
Lise and I took the challenge to master the Bullion Knot in this last workshop. I am glad to know that when two determined heads are put together got to master the technique ourselves. I was inspired to re write the steps in my words to hopefully bring more clarity and ease. Leave a comment if these steps work for you.
It's a totally beautiful stitch. One that I will use more frequently.


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Outfit snapshot: Burberry trench, Rebecca Taylor leopard sweater, Theory pants, Tory Burch flats.
I went to the LG Innovator Ball on Thursday night with Danna and some of the High Road crew. It was such a fun night!
Matt Dusk sang 'Fly Me To The Moon' at the Space themed event.
The decor
Having fun with SSB (we have devil eyes ;-)
The Candy bar was a highlight!
Later in the week, I was back to eating healthy. This salad had cherry tomatoes, heart of palm, tuna and parmigiano reggiano. Yummy!
Playtime with Kingsley. He loves to build!
I want my hair to grow so I'm trying a new supplement. Fingers crossed and these work!
I had a shopping/dinner girls night with Samantha on Saturday. This ice cream from La Paloma was so yummy!


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Ever since the girls bought their Mini Pink they've been wanting to sew. I admit that it tests my patience to sew with both of them. Next project I think we will do one at time.
This time they made themselves a bag for their Bible and Book of Praise for church. It was actually a perfect project. It was simple but the end result was cute and very useful.
I used an "It's so easy" Simplicity pattern (5151). I've had this pattern for ages but haven't made it yet. Instead of interfacing I used a thifted white sheet to make the bags a bit more sturdy and that worked great.
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20/20 Blind
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What happened to these guys? After such a strong release in '94, I thought for sure these guys would at least develop an underground following. However, after this they just sort of dissappeared. In anycase, 20/20 Blind were part of the mid-90's Houston, Texas sound that bands like King's X and Galactic Cowboys made popular. Perhaps the difference in lyrical approaches halted their success a bit. 20/20 are much more open about their Christianity that King's X or Galactic Cowboys were. Regardless, still a strong album with some wonderful vocals, vocal harmonies and heavy guitar riffs. I will say, however, that there are a few sappy ballads ("Love Keeps Me Reaching") that sound like they are straight off a BonJovi album. I could have done without those. Produced by Brian Garcia who has also worked with the Cowboys.


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Tucson, Arizona: The University of Arizona, 1960. 1st edition thus. A good hardcover in a poor clear plastic dust wrapper. Boards are worn on edges, bumping to head and heel of spine, scuffing to covers. The plastic dust wrapper is missing a large chip on the front cover, has a 3 inch tear on the front with two 2 inch tears, the back cover is also missing a large chip near the upper edge and a smaller one on lower corner with some tears also. Signed by the author on the title page with a note to a friend on a seperate piece of paper placed in the book. 47 pages. A collection of 33 poems by Ann Arbor, Michigan, poet Dorothy Donnelly including "Spider Compared to a Star," "Swan," "Wheels," "Chinese Baby Asleep," "Three-Toed Sloth," and others. Item #4887
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I saw this stuff on the Barry M stand at Superdrug today and it was calling my name. YO SARA YOU KNOW YOU WANT WEIRD TEXTURED NAILS IN THIS SUPER CUTE EASTER BUNNY YELLOW COLOUR. PICK ME UP! So alas, I did. I picked up the Barry M Textured Nail Effect Polish in "Station Road" (I also picked up a buddy for it. A pale sky blue in "Atlantic Road")
According to the Barry M website these colours are named after the Markets of South and East London. Um, ok whatever you say, Barry.
Can I just say, two coats in... I frigging love this stuff. Once you get over the whole sandpaper-like texture deal this is kind of like the idea of the OPI liquid sand (which I posted about last time. I promise there is more to my life than nail polish) There is a very slight glitter to the yellow yet it still remains matte. How does that even work? It's a MYSTERY. These little cuties retail for £3.99 and are currently on offer for 2 for £6 at Superdrug which obviously was enough to tempt me.


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The ability to connect to the Internet - wherever you are - is what everybody wants these days. Any time, any place anywhere is how it needs to be.
When we were asked to help to provide a busy rural market town with its own WiFi, we realised that simply allowing them to push out a free service wasn't going to be good enough. 'Free' is fine - providing the service works well and it's not going to be abused.
Which is where we needed to approach things a little differently. We didn't just want a free WiFi network, we wanted a SECURE and RELIABLE WiFi network.
How many public WiFi networks have you been on when you've been able to see other people's laptops and phones on there? Connecting to another WiFi enabled device is very simple, so we wanted to ensure that we could prevent this from happening. Being in a rural location meant that connectivity isn't always consistent throughout the town; so we also needed to come up with a way to make sure the network could handle access points dropping in and out. Again, a mild challenge but we achieved it to the point where access points talk to access points and automatically adjust themselves to provide the best service. The next challenge was content. We needed to ensure that the network could be safely used by adults and children without exposure to inappropriate content. This required some clever filtering which provides as child-friendly an experience as it possibly can do.
So, with the WiFi now in place, how has it worked out for the town?
Rather well, actually. Not only can residents, traders and visitors enjoy free and easy connectivity almost anywhere in the town centre, but this little project has enabled a local trader to create a new job for one person as a result of their business being able to deliver a new service. Here's a great example of some clever technology having a positive impact on a local economy!


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- "So he sent me to Hapes aboard the Pursuit light cruiser Shepherd, carrying two squadrons of TIE fighters and accompanied by eight gunships. My men thought we were on a recon patrol and that our purpose was to keep the Hapans honest. But I knew better—I knew we were going to a place from which we'd never return."
- ―Osvald Teshik recalls the events prior to the Battle of Andalia
The Shepherd was a Pursuit-class light cruiser that served in the Imperial Navy as of 0 ABY. That year, it traveled to the Inner Rim's Hapes Cluster under the command of Grand Admiral Osvald Teshik, accompanied by eight gunships. The Imperial force then proceeded to the planet Andalia, where it was ordered to engage the Hapan forces due to Teshik's failure to apprehend Rebel-affiliated privateers who had previously captured Imperial Advisor Coh Veshiv. However, the larger and more heavily-armed Hapan opposition soundly defeated the Imperial attack force, with the Shepherd being obliterated after its forward deflector shields were taken down and its main reactor core destroyed.
A Kuat Drive Yards–manufactured Pursuit-class light cruiser, the Shepherd was 500 meters long and equipped with both deflector shields and a hyperdrive, as well as a main reactor core. The bridge tower could accommodate multiple officers and had enviro-suits stored near it, though the light cruiser itself was equipped with life support. At the time of its last mission, the Shepherd carried two squadrons of TIE/LN starfighters.[1]
- "We were the last survivors…by then our shields were failing."
- ―Osvald Teshik recalls the Battle of Andalia
The Shepherd was part of the Imperial Navy during the Galactic Civil War between the Galactic Empire and the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Around 0 ABY, Rebels kidnapped Imperial Advisor Coh Veshiv from the planet Esseles, in the oversector commanded by Grand Admiral Osvald Teshik. Angered at Teshik's failure, Emperor Palpatine sent him to the Inner Rim's Hapes Cluster aboard the Shepherd, carrying two squadrons of TIE fighters and accompanied by eight gunships, supposedly as a recon patrol. Teshik's force was then commanded to engage the Hapan forces at the planet Andalia, but before Teshik and the crew even met the Hapan fleet, the Grand Admiral knew that the Emperor was sending him and his crew to die.[1]
The Shepherd faced heavy opposition—five Hapan Battle Dragons and eight Nova-class battle cruisers—which had been tipped off about the Imperials' arrival. Although the Shepherd's crew thought they would flee, Teshik had the TIEs launch to attack the opposition, as he knew this confrontation was the Emperor's reprisal. The Shepherd was the last surviving Imperial craft, with all the gunships and TIE fighters destroyed. Once the Shepherd's forward deflector shields failed, the lead Battle Dragon launched a salvo of torpedoes that hit the Shepherd's main reactor, causing the Pursuit-class cruiser to blow apart. The explosion took with it all hands but Teshik, who was pulled out of the Shepherd by a hull breach while wearing an enviro-suit, before being picked up by a snoopship sent by Palpatine to ensure that the Emperor's wrath was recorded. Teshik later recounted the tale of the Shepherd to his Rebel captors in 4 ABY.[1]
Commanders and crewEdit
- "Some of my officers were still barking orders—dead men clacking their jaws in a dumb show of honor. Others were begging me for new instructions. A few were sitting catatonic at their posts while alarms flashed around them."
- ―Osvald Teshik recalls the Battle of Andalia
Grand Admiral Osvald Teshik helmed the Shepherd during its ill-fated trip to the Hapes Cluster, with multiple officers crewing the bridge tower, including a deck officer. When the bridge tower crew realized they would die, they showed reactions ranging from begging Teshik for new orders to sitting catatonic at their stations. The entire crew, save Teshik, was killed when the Shepherd was destroyed.[1]
Behind the scenesEdit
The Shepherd was mentioned in the introduction of 2012's The Essential Guide to Warfare, an extensive reference text dedicated to the galaxy's many conflicts, written by Jason Fry and Paul R. Urquhart.[1]
- The Essential Guide to Warfare (First mentioned)


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Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace Versailles
Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace Versailles is an exceptional woodland retreat nestled on the edge of the tranquil Royal Domain. Steeped in tradition yet thoroughly contemporary, this high-design hotel features gourmet dining and an exclusive spa. Witness the splendor of France's leading luxury retreat at Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace Versailles. Situated less than a mile from the world famous Chateau de Versailles, and only 20 kilometers outside Paris, this fashionable Chateau de Versailles hotel recently benefitted from an artful, full-scale redesign, adding an air of tasteful, modern elegance to our atmosphere of regal luxury. Find solitude among centuries-old trees and lush, vivid gardens, newly updated by famous landscape designer Louis Benech. Experience a splendid reflection of our palatial surroundings within the sumptuous style and decor. Enjoy indulgent features, from lavishly appointed accommodation and an exquisite French restaurant by legendary Chef Gordon Ramsay, to the Spa Guerlain with a hammam, steam rooms and a beautiful, heated, indoor swimming pool. Yet even with these special comforts, it is our personalized level of service that sets us apart from the standard Paris Versailles hotels.
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- 1 Boulevard De La Reine
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As one of the grandest Versailles resorts since 1910, Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace Versailles is situated just outside of Louis XIV's Royal Domain, close to Versailles' Antique District and exclusive golf courses. Enjoy a short, 20-minute ride into the Paris city centre, where world-class shopping, theatre, restaurants, and sightseeing abound.
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From Roissy CDG Airport: HWY A1 to Paris take Peripherique Ouest Take Freeway A13, Rouen. 1st Exit Direction Versailles Center at 6th traffic light turn right on Blvd. De La Reine to the hotel. From Orly Airport: HWY A86 towards Versailles. Exit to Versailles/Chateau, follow sign A13 until Ave St. Cloud, and continue straight until Blvd De La Reine and turn left to the hotel. From the West (Bretagne): Take Hwy A11 Dir Paris then Hwy A86 to Versailles. Take Dir. Chateau Versailles, follow Avenue De Paris, at the end turn right. At Place Hoche turn left into Rue Carnot. Turn right into Rue de Reservoirs. At 2nd light turn left to Blvd. de la Reine. From the East of France take Hwy A4-Dir Paris, then Hwy A86 to Versailles. Take Dir Chateau Versailles, follow Ave de Paris, at the end turn right. At Place Hoche turn left into Rue Carnot. Turn right into Rue de Reservoirs. At 2nd light turn left to Blvd. de la Reine.
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19 Meeting rooms on-site for a total of 1500 square meters of meeting space.
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Accessible public areas, accessible elevators, accessible parking, accessible rooms and accessible meeting rooms.
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Under the direction of renowned Scottish multi-starred chef Gordon Ramsay and his collaborator Frédéric Larquemin, the restaurant Gordon Ramsay au Trianon, awarded two Michelin stars and invites you to a feast for the senses. You will succumb to this innovative French cuisine that combines tradition in a refined and intimate.
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Horseback Riding
Within walking distance.
Jogging Running
Runner's map upon request.
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Adunni Organics is an e-commerce business that produces and sells personal care products. We are looking for a customer-oriented service representative to act as a liaison, provide product/services information and resolve any emerging problems that our clients might face with accuracy and efficiency. The target is to ensure excellent service standards and maintain high customer satisfaction.
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Job Type: Full Time
Job Field: Administration / Secretarial Customer Care
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Captain Cliff Atwell is a native of the Destin area, and began working on fishing boats at the age of 9. He obtained his Captain's License when he was 18, and began captaining fishing boats here in Destin during the summers, and working in Louisiana's oil fields during the winters. As a fisherman, Captain Cliff became fascinated with the dolphins that inhabit the Choctawhatchee Bay area. He observed them offshore while fishing and became very interested in their habits and behaviors, and most importantly the dynamics of their pods, or families.
In 1996, Captain Steve Wilson presented Captain Cliff with the prospect of developing his interest in dolphins while utilizing both his experience as a captain and widespread knowledge of the area. Captain Cliff seized the opportunity, and began captaining Destin's Original Dolphin Cruise part-time in the evenings. Now that he is able to closely observe dolphins in their natural habitat, Captain Cliff has a vast amount of familiarity with these amazing mammals that we witness aboard the Southern Star on a daily basis.
Due to his background and experience as a fisherman, Captain Cliff's breadth of knowledge extends beyond dolphins to other sea life and wildlife of our Gulf Coast area. Most importantly, Captain Cliff has a passion for the Emerald Coast. Having grown up in the town, he has seen the changes that Destin has undergone throughout the years. He has an extensive understanding of Destin's history and what comprises the heart of our beautiful city. Captain Cliff's narration of Destin Harbor is one of a kind, and you are sure to gain a further insight into this incredible species as he shares with you his information about the dolphins.


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TOWNER, N.D. - A Minnesota man charged with attacking a rural North Dakota priest last month referred to the victim as a rapist during a court hearing Thursday, Feb. 8.
Facing three felonies, including attempted murder, Chad Legare of Alexandria, Minn., appeared in North Dakota's McHenry County District Court. Legare did not enter a plea, but answered a question about whether he posed a threat to anyone if he were released on bail.
"As long as John Doe didn't rape any other women, he's safe from me," Legare said in court.
Court records say the victim, referred to as "John Doe," was strangled on Jan. 30 but survived.
The Catholic Diocese of Fargo said the victim, the Rev. Robert Wapenski, serves the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Anamoose, N.D., a town of 250 people about 100 miles northeast of Bismarck.
The Diocese said in a statement Thursday that it's "cooperating with law enforcement into the investigation of the assault of Father Wapenski and its surrounding circumstances. The Diocese encourages anyone with knowledge of a crime concerning a church worker to report the crime to appropriate authorities."
Further, the Diocese said it received a report from Legare prior to the attack on Wapenski.
"We directed him to report the matter to the police and were informed that he had done so," the statement said. "The Diocese made contact with the alleged victim out of concern, and she denied (Legare's) allegations."
Wapenski did not reply to a request for comment.
On Wednesday, a reporter visited Legare's home in Alexandria, where a woman who answered the door said she's the connection between Legare and Wapenski. The woman, who is not being identified, said she is Legare's girlfriend.
The woman said she met Legare at a Minot, N.D., restaurant in November and they started dating. Court documents do not draw a link between her and Wapenski, also known as "Father Bob." However, the woman said she and the priest knew each other well.
Legare was arrested Monday in Alexandria and is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and burglary. He has no ties to McHenry County, and the judge there Thursday set his bail at $250,000 cash and his next appearance for Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Court records do not list an attorney for Legare. An attempt to reach him while in custody Thursday was not successful.
Coming to North Dakota
Before meeting Legare in Minot, his future girlfriend said she lived in the South when she met a different man in an online sustainable living group. The man said she could learn about caring for livestock on his North Dakota farm. Last July, she packed her chickens and her daughter, now 9, into their truck and drove to North Dakota. When she arrived at the man's farm, the woman said she found a dead horse on the ground and the man seemed creepy.
The woman said she and her daughter stayed one night before leaving the next morning.
They stopped in a North Dakota park, where she gave her chickens to some people she met, fearing for the chickens' well-being if they had to endure yet another long drive. It was at that park, she said, that she met Wapenski. After speaking with Wapenski, she decided to stay in the area, she said.
Wapenski, who lives in Anamoose, was ordained as a priest in the Fargo diocese in June 2005, Diocese spokesman Paul Braun said. Wapenski was assaulted in his home before 8 a.m. Jan. 30, according to court records.
About Wapenski
Wapenski attended Cardinal Muench Seminary in Fargo and a seminary in Ohio.
His North Dakota assignments have included being a parochial vicar at St. Michael's Church in Grand Forks, and the same position at Holy Cross Church in West Fargo. He then worked as church administrator for St. Margaret Mary's Church in Drake and St. Francis Xavier's Church until July 2009, when he was named pastor of both churches.
Braun said Wapenski is not currently at the parish, but is recuperating from his injuries.
Last weekend, a substitute priest handled Wapenski's priestly duties, Braun said.
The Diocese statement said daily Masses were cancelled this week at the Anamoose and Drake parishes so Wapenski could recover from his injuries, but weekend Masses will continue under the guidance and direction of another priest.
A surprise
The charges against Legare surprised those who knew him.
"I am just shocked that he would do something like that," said Joni Vee, a friend who lives in Tracy, Minn.
Butch Cole, who owns Lake Country Meats in Alexandria, said Legare worked there for more than a year as a late-night cleaner. Legare also sold ice and distributed water-refilling machines.
"He was fantastic," Cole said. "I'd hire him back in a second. ... He, to me, was a great guy."
Legare has a criminal record in Minnesota, including a felony domestic assault by strangulation charge in Douglas County in July 2015 that was dismissed after he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.
Billi Jo Eriksmoen of the Mouse River Journal, Helmut Schmidt of The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and Al Edenloff of the Alexandria Echo Press contributed to this report.


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Frequently Asked Questions
If you've got a question you've not seen answered elsewhere, take a look through the list below.If you still can't find what you need to know, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.
Practicalities and day-to-day functioning
- What are the school hours?
- What is the mix of nationalities at the school?
- How can I access the school calendar?
- Do my children need to wear a school uniform?
- What are the available transport options for getting students to and from school?
- Do I need to buy school books and what stationery will my child need?
- Does GEMS World Academy Switzerland have a Parent's Association?
- How can I get more information about parent activities?
What are the school hours?
Our school hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Students have a 20-minute break in the mornings and 1 hour for lunch. Extra-Curricular Activities, a mix of paid and no-charge activities, are from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm, depending on the activity, and offer something for everyone, including sports, academics and the arts.
What is the mix of nationalities at the school?
We currently have 40 nationalities represented in our student body and nearly 50 nationalities including our staff. The top three nationalities are Swiss, British and French, with one-third of our students mother-tongue francophones. Because our students come from all continents, they bring a diverse variety of cultures and languages to the school. We celebrate this diversity and believe that understanding and respecting it leads our students to becoming true global citizens.
How can I access the school calendar?
Do my children need to wear a school uniform?
Yes. GEMS World Academy Switzerland believes that wearing a uniform for school provides our students with a sense of equality, the opportunity to build self-respect and understand what is appropriate for formal and informal social experiences. A uniform is worn up to the end of the MYP. A dress code is provided for the DP students (Grades 11 and 12).Uniform items are available online from our uniform provider and can be tried on for size at the school uniform shop. Items can then be ordered online. Students may not wear non-uniform items during school hours. You can find out more about our school uniform policy here.
What are the available transport options for getting students to and from school?
We are located in Etoy within easy reach of the main Geneva/Lausanne highway.
We offer bus transportation to and from GEMS World Academy Switzerland through both our own buses and a private company. There are several different bus routes with door to door service or pick-up points. Please contact us for more details on routes, fees and travel times.The Etoy train station is 800 metres from the school with trains running regularly to and from Geneva and Lausanne.
Do I need to buy school books and what stationery will my child need?
Does GEMS World Academy Switzerland have a Parent's Association?
GEMS is very lucky to have a friendly, active and committed Parent Group who currently organise at least two events per term and have also set up a social calendar including sporting and educational activities for all parents at the school. Their goal is to bring together and grow the school community.They are happy to meet up and/or talk to prospective or new parents about what it means to be a parent at GEMS World Academy Switzerland. Please contact our Parent Relationship Executive or Registrar if you would like to arrange a meeting.
How can I get more information about parent activities?
You can find out more about getting involved in the school community and participating in parent activities, such as sports or language courses on our Parental Engagement page.
Curriculum and programmes
- What Curriculum do you teach?
- Is GEMS World Academy Switzerland accredited?
- How can I find out more about the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)?
- What is Measure of Academic Performance (MAP) testing?
- Tell me more about the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme?
- Do you offer additional programmes?
- What language support do you offer?
- Will there be regular home learning?
- What are the learning expectations of the students?
- How do you integrate IT and computers in learning?
- Are there student leadership opportunities?
What Curriculum do you teach?
We teach the International Baccalaureate (IB), and are one of only 324 schools worldwide to be an IB World School offering all three IB Programmes. You can find out more about the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) here. If you would like to find out more about how we teach the IB specifically at GEMS World Academy Switzerland, please contact us to arrange a call or appointment.
Is GEMS World Academy Switzerland accredited?
At GEMS World Academy Switzerland, we teach an international program of study to children aged 3 to 18. We are proud to be an IB World School and offer all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP). As an authorised IB World School, we are committed to providing rigorous, challenging and unique educational programmes of very high standards.
We are a member of The Council of International Schools (CIS), a global organisation that gives its members access to new international educational practices and recognition for their accomplishments. In addition, it helps us attract quality teaching staff and facilitates connections between pupils and leading universities worldwide.
We are also a member of The Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS) which exists to support international schools in Switzerland and neighbouring countries in achieving their educational goals, to provide representation on issues of common interest and to promote inter-school sports activities.If you would like to understand more about how accreditation and affiliation ensures a high quality education for your child, please don't hesitate to contact us with our team for more information.
How can I find out more about the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)?
Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate® (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation offering four highly respected programmes of international education that develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalising world. Schools must be authorised, by the IB organisation, to offer any of the programmes. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is more than its educational programmes and certificates. At its heart it is motivated by a mission to create a better world through education. GEMS World Academy Switzerland is one of only 324 schools in the world offering all three IB programmes. For more information, please visit www.ibo.orgIf you would like to talk to us further about how we teach the IB at GEMS World Academy Switzerland, please contact us to arrange an appointment at the school.
What is Measure of Academic Performance (MAP) testing?
MAP assessments are used in schools internationally to monitor student learning. The assessments help determine a child's instructional level in Reading, Language and Mathematics. They can be used to help teachers differentiate learning throughout the school year, and from year to year, in Grade 1 to Grade 10. Following each MAP session, parents receive a report showing their child's growth. MAP assessments are unique in that they are adaptive to each child. This means that the questions and problems become more difficult the more questions a child answers correctly. When a child answers a question incorrectly, the assessment repeats with a similar levelled question as it determines an appropriate level of complexity. Hence, each child does an assessment that becomes specifically created for his or her learning level. MAP is only one small part of the curriculum and does not dictate what we teach. We use the results to reflect against assessment data collected in class as the results may provide insights and direction to improved student learning.
Tell me more about the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme?
Digital Learning is an integral part of our learning experiences at GEMS World Academy Switzerland. Technology allows our students to access information and to create, communicate and analyse the world around them. It is a tool which staff use to complement more traditional teaching and learning practices. We design learning experiences to ensure students have a balanced use of all tools allowing them to make informed choices. To this end, the school will provide 1:1 iPads for primary students to use while they are at school. As of August 2018, we also ask that students new to secondary, or those replacing an existing laptop, bring a Mac laptop which can run the latest operating system. Current students will be permitted to continue with existing PC laptops until they need replacing.
Do you offer additional programmes?
We offer English Language Learning Support for non-native speaking students. Our World Language Learning Centre also offers private or group classes in 11 different languages to students and adults. We can also cater to students with mild learning support needs.
What language support do you offer?
Will there be regular home learning?
What are the learning expectations of the students?
They are based on the International Baccalaureate programmes for all ages: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school has further developed the curriculum to reflect local, regional and global perspectives.
How do you integrate IT and computers in learning?
Children have access to a variety of technologies so that they can create, communicate and collaborate. Items include iPads, laptops, interactive whiteboards, interactive LED's, digital cameras and so on. ICT is used as a tool to transform learning and we are a Bring Your Own Device environment.
Are there student leadership opportunities?
We see the promotion and development of student leadership as an essential component within and beyond our curriculum. Students are actively challenged and encouraged to take leadership opportunities across a wide range of options, including Student Councils in the PYP and MYP where students are encouraged to lead and make decisions on behalf of the student body.
Admission and registration
- How do I arrange a visit to the school?
- How does the admissions process work?
- What Year levels are open for registration?
- How can I register my child?
- Will siblings get priority for enrolments?
- Do you offer sibling discounts?
- Are there placement assessments?
- Do you offer support for students with Special Educational Needs?
- How can I arrange a meeting with the Head of School or admin staff?
- What are your fees? When are they due?
- What are mandatory fees?
- Do you have a scholarship programme?
- How do I arrange an Introduction Day for my child?
- How do I withdraw my child from the school?
How do I arrange a visit to the school?
We believe the best way to experience the GEMS magic is to visit our dynamic, friendly school.We hold Open House dates, Introduction Days or are happy to show you around our school at a time that suits you and your family. To arrange a visit please contact us or call us on +41 (0)21 964 18 18.
How does the admissions process work?
Enrolment is on-going at GEMS World Academy Switzerland and we accept students at any time during the academic year. The admissions process starts by filling in our enrolment form, to which we'll reply with a confirmation email containing the list of documents you then need to send to us.
- 1 copy of the student's passport;
- 1 copy of the parent's/guardian's passport;
- 1 copy of the student's birth certificate (in French or English);
- 1 copy of the student's current immunisation record;
- 1 copy of the student's/family health insurance certificate;
- 1 copy of the student's/family personal liability insurance certificate;
- 1 recent passport-size photograph of the student (jpeg or bitmap preferred);
- A nursery report (if available, for admission to Early Years programmes);
- Current-year school reports (in French or English);
- Two previous year-end/Grade school reports (including any learning support; documents pertaining to your child's educational needs (For admission to Grade 1 to Grade 11).
What Year levels are open for registration?
How can I register my child?
If you would like to register your child, please contact us or call us at +41 21 964 18 18 to speak to one of the Admissions Team.
Will siblings get priority for enrolments?
Do you offer sibling discounts?
Yes, we offer a discount of 5% on annual tuition fees for your second child. For your third child (and any subsequent children), you will benefit from a 10% reduction on annual tuition fees. You can consult full details on our School Fees page.
Are there placement assessments?
In most cases, our Admissions Board members read the last two school and nursery reports and approve an offer for a place from these documents. Where more information is needed beyond the reports, children may be invited in for a play assessment for Pre-K to Grade 1 with the focus being on social confidence, communication skills and English language ability. Children in Grades 1 to 12 may be invited to sit a brief test with a focus on reading, literacy and numeracy.
Do you offer support for students with Special Educational Needs?
How can I arrange a meeting with the Head of School or admin staff?
You can meet the Head of School, members of the Academic Leadership team, Teachers and the Admissions team any time. Please contact us to make an appointment during school hours.
What are your fees? When are they due?
Tuition fees depend on your child's Grade level and are payable at least a month in advance of the beginning of the relevant term. You can read more about our fees and payment terms on the School Fees page.
What are mandatory fees?
Mandatory fees are payable in addition to tuition fees for each child. They cover a range of enriching trips and activities, such as field trips, a ski programme and residential camps. In Grades 11 and 12, mandatory fees also cover the IB DP exams and IB Induction, as well as trips and university guidance. For full details, please consult our School Fees page. There are also non-mandatory fees, which are optional extras such as transport, lunch and snacks, extended care and some extra-curricular activities.
Do you have a scholarship programme?
Yes, GWAS has a full merit-based scholarship programme, with fee reductions ranging from 10% upwards. Our scholarships are designed to help your child excel in any one of a number of disciplines. Full details are available on our Scholarships page.
How do I arrange an Introduction Day for my child?
An Introduction Day at GWAS is an opportunity for your child to be a student for a day and experience our school first hand. You can find out more about Introduction Days – including how to organise a date for your child – on our Visit the School page.
How do I withdraw my child from the school?
All student withdrawal requests must be submitted to the Admissions Offices in due time. For full details on the withdrawal procedure and the required periods of notice, please consult our Admissions Process page.
School facilities
- What facilities would my child have access to at the school?
- Do you have boarding facilities?
- Where do the children eat every day?
- What extra-curricular activities are there?
- Do you offer extended care outside school hours?
What facilities would my child have access to at the school?
GEMS World Academy Switzerland is one of five Premium+ World Academies in the GEMS Education global network which means your child will learn in the highest specification environment we offer.
Classrooms are fully tech enabled and resourced (textbooks, reference materials, online resources, manipulatives, games) to support high quality teaching and learning. Additional facilities include:
- State-of-the-art sporting facilities with an indoor sports arena including two swimming pools
- 6-court multi-sports hall
- Climbing Wall
- Fitness suite and dance studio
- Outdoor sports facilities with a full-size football pitch
- TV and Recording studios and a Radio Station
- Fully equipped arts and music classrooms
- Science and Technology labs
- Design lab with tools, 3-D printer and laser cutter
- Music Academy
- World Language Learning Centre
- Library
- Infirmary
- Parent café
- Kitchen for cooking classes
- Restaurant
Do you have boarding facilities?
Where do the children eat every day?
Our school restaurant seats 300 in a large light space. We encourage staff and students to eat together and parents, caregivers and families are welcome to join the children for lunch.
Lunch includes a salad bar, a choice between two meals (including a vegetarian option), bread and a dessert. Students can opt in to a lunch plan.Snacks and cold drinks are available to students throughout the day.
What extra-curricular activities are there?
We offer a variety of extra-curricular activities to complement the IB framework and these change each term. They include sports activities, such as football, netball or basketball, as well as craft, chess, language and dance clubs. The majority of the activities are offered by our teaching staff at no charge but we also use external instructors to provide a wider range of options for our students such as swimming lessons, karate and dance. Activities with external instructors are subject to a fee.
Do you offer extended care outside school hours?
Yes, we provide extended care after school until 6:30 pm, as well as extra-curricular activities from 4 pm to 6:30 pm.
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- Where do the teachers come from and what are their qualifications?
- Are there specialist teachers?
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Where do the teachers come from and what are their qualifications?
To match the rich cultural and linguistic diversity among our student population – and in keeping with the values of the International Baccalaureate Organisation – our teachers are recruited from around the globe. All teachers are fully qualified and are trained in the IB curriculum. The majority are native English speakers and many have specialist training for the subjects they teach.
Are there specialist teachers?
In the Primary Years Programme, beyond the core subjects taught by the classroom teacher, the children currently receive specialist teaching in Music, Art, French and PE.
In the Middle Year Programme: Students have specialist teachers for English, French, Maths, Science, Design Technology, Humanities, German/Spanish, PE, Drama, Art, Music.
In the Diploma Programme students have specialist teachers for all their chosen subjects.
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Details of our learning, location, and fee structure can be found by clicking on the relevant links. We are more than happy to answer any questions so please contact our friendly Admissions team who will be pleased to answer any of your questions or queries.
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Did You Know?
We are the only school between Geneva and Lausanne to offer all three IB programmes (PYP/MYP/DP), affording children a consistent 'inquiry-based' approach throughout their schooling.


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It's finally out. After a year of being down, I can rerelease it. iTunes works (although only with iOS 4.2.x and below devices) in this release, and it no longer has my address and phone number stored in Address Book. It also is about 2GB smaller of a download. I cannot recommend you use this as your only OS due to the fact it's a year and half old beta of Lion (some software support issues) but it certainly is worth installing to check out the new Mail.app, Mission Control, LaunchPad, Full screen apps, and more. Unfortunately, this predates iCloud, so it does not give you those online syncing features with iPhoto. Right after compiling RoaringCoreB2 I actually found RoaringCoreB1 on my friends HDD that had been lost. Still, it's worth not giving away where I live.
TERMS OF USE: I assume no responsibility for any problems you have with this. I do not claim to have developed this, as it is just a modified version of 10.7 Beta that I had installed on my old MacBook before the installer expired. If Apple requests for me to take this down, I must comply. Software is copyright 2011 by Apple, Inc. I cannot guarantee this download works due to the fact I couldn't wait 2 hours to download it from Google's servers in order to test it, but the original file prior to upload worked. Please let me know if it does not work, or if it does. Now enjoy Lion:
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This 9×7 full-color paperback book features over 85 comics from the online webcomics Jakes and Frequent Flyers. The book is printed in the USA. It'll be shipped by USPS and likely to be in your grubby paws within 7-10 days from your order. Each one is signed and numbered. SHIPPING IS FREE!
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What is Broke Neck?
When a fly honey walks by and a guy or group of guys suddenly jerks their head to look. Like when you pass some fine-behind chick and your body stays forward but you twist your neck to get veiw from the rear. Your neck isn't literally broken unless you seriously jerk too fast. That happened to a friend of mine.
As a hot babe walked by, Ricky and Chris took a double-take both got a broke neck.
The term used when you call someones name from behind or tell them to look somewhere, causing them to suddenly turn their neck in order to look. Hence, they move their neck in a violent manner as if to figurativly "break their neck".
Little Tim is walking and Stuy yells,"Hey Timmy". Little Tim turns suddenly and Stuy hollas "BROKE NECK!".


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I read, or at least own, quite a lot of geek books, some of which are really good, so I thought I'd keep a page updated with what's present on the shelf.
Learning Perl – First programming book I bought, when I was 14 I think but I never actually learnt Perl until I was 18. Great introduction to the language and quite entertaining.
Intermediate Perl – Builds on Learning Perl and adds lots of information about references and objects and other important topics.
Perl Best Practices – Suggests best practices for programming in Perl relating to various topics. I've only dipped into this so far.
The Definitive Guide to Catalyst: Writing Extendable, Scalable and Maintainable Perl-Based Web Applications – My third year project at university is built using Catalyst and it is a great introduction to using it as a web framework and also touches on some "modern Perl" issues.
Web Development
CSS Mastery: Advanced Web Standards Solutions – I'm totally awful at web design but with this book I manage to get by – praise indeed!
Beginning JavaScript with DOM Scripting & Ajax – I've seen this author talk twice and he's a great speaker. The book is an excellent guide to JavaScript.
Agile Web Development with Rails (Pragmatic Programmers) – I didn't really get a chance to work through this book before Rails was heavily updated and the book was out of date. However, there is an updated version.
PHP and MySQL Web Development – I never really learnt PHP but, let's be honest, when you know a few other languages it's easy to pick up.
The Definitive Guide to Catalyst (see above)
Hacking Exposed – Pretty much the network hacking bible.
Hacking Exposed Web Applications – Covers lots of issues related to web application security
Cross Site Scripting Attacks: Cross Site Scripting Exploits and Defense – It's authored by RSnake, amongst others, enough said.
Fuzzing: Brute Force Vulnerability Discovery – I'm partly using this for my dissertation so it's pretty useful.
Objects First With Java
Java In A Nutshell
Java Cookbook
Computer Science
Operating System Concepts
Discrete Mathematics and it's Applications
Introduction to Algorithms
Introduction to the Theory of Computation
Objects First With Java (see above)
The C Programming Language
Software Engineering
The Mythical Man Month
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The Pragmatic Programmer
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Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by LoJoe, Apr 1, 2004.
Interesting....but sad.
Tour through a ghost town
Mirror site
I could have sworn I posted this a week or so ago when I first saw it. Maybe I meant to but never got around to it....
so sad, nuclear fallout is terrible.
Interesting, though eerily haunting.
hey, wr, what is that song in your sig?
on a related note, that ride would be awesome. Kinda creepy, but awesome. Just ride on for miles with nothing to stop you.
That is intense, thanks for sharing.
I didn't really realize the scope of the catastrophy, after reading that it puts it into perspective.
It really is a stark reminder aobut chernobyl. We have to be careful what we do with what's been entrusted to us. We get too excited about something, and it gets away from us. It's really strange to think of what humans build. Wehave machines that can do so much more than us. It's quite strange, really.
It's strange, last night on like History International or something, they had a documentary on Chernobyl. I remember that was a really scary thing, and it's crazy to think we were that close to the China Syndrome. On the other hand, I also remember 3 Mile Island too.
Scary stuff.
Just remember,
"you can't put too much water in a nuclear reactor."
That is probably one the saddest things I have ever seen.
I never realized the scope of Chernobyl.
That is simply amazing. Everyone should see this...
I'm reading it now but I'm not entierly sure if it's someones journal or if its some kind of purpose built properganda for an anti nuclear type movement..can anyone confirm this?
Does it matter?
That's really amazing. I'd like to go ride through, too.
That's pretty ridiculous, as if this incident needed any propaganda(!).
I can still remember the impact it had on Germany, even though it happened thousands of miles away from here. (1000s of tons of radioactive milk were decontaminated in a facility near my hometown back then). For years after it was recommended not to eat mushrooms and fruits collected in the forest, etc.
The recent reports of the state of the Russian nuclear fleet are worrysome enough, even without the issue of nuclear power.
Sounds like I'd have a blast there. "The wife" and I are riding to Florida in June -- I hope it's like a ghost town.
While reading her accounts, I had images of 28 Days Later in my head. Weird?
I didn't say propaganda for the chenobyl* events, I stated propoganda for 'nuclear activists'.
Yes it does matter what the source is - I'll take it a lot more seriously (can't think of a better term right now) if its someones representations of their trip through the desolate wasteland than I would if it's just a 25 page story conjoured up by a bunch of activists.
*sorry if thats spelled wrong - then again it's a Russian word so I'm translating it into English text (note to all: the smileys have moved to the right hand side of the posting box..)
But the wasteland is there, and considering the way the Russian governments often handles disasters (see Kursk incident) the Forbidden Zone is probaly smaller than it should be
If it were by some group, I think it would have a top-level domain, not some angelfire url.


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#377 – Splashon November 14, 2007 at 12:00 am
I'm lucky to have such a wonderful wife. She is a great partner to have in our new webcomic business. Lucky for me she likes things like data entry and addressing envelopes. When we brought a batch of books to the post office today she was excited because she like to use the automatic postage machine. You'll have her to thank when your book shows up with her nice neat handwriting across the envelope. They would all be in danger of getting lost if I had to do that part myself. 🙂


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Another GoFundMe Update
Making a List and Checking It Twice
Then I check it again. And again. And again and again and again. No, I am not the Ginosaji, but I think I may have discovered why my memory has become a cess pool of forgetfulness over the past few years.
Earlier today, I went to the Imaging Healthcare site to confirm my EEG w/Sleep Deprivation test for Tuesday morning. My neurologist wanted me to have the test before my surgery date. While I was on my portal at Imaging Healthcare, I found the test results for my many procedures, dating as far back as October, 2013. I clicked the report generated from my MRI of last year. According to the physician who examined the imagery, there is nothing that would indicate why I have seizures and migraines; however, he made note that I have "Mild Diffuse Cortical Atrophy." What exactly is that?
It means that a portion of my brain cells have dropped dead. It seems to be relatively common in people who suffer from migraines, which I have all my life, except for that nice extended break in my late 20s. The primary symptom of this condition is forgetfulness, because it is a form of dementia. To experts' knowledge, the condition does not cause seizures, but it can cause you to stand at the fridge with the door open, wondering why they hell you'd come into the kitchen in the first place. The thing is, though, is that cortical atrophy is mainly associated with elderly people.
It's a natural part of growing old; however, it can also indicate dementia and the beginnings of Alzheimers Disease. I just approached an online doctor about it. Hopefully, my questions will be answered, despite my not subscribing to the 'Ask a Doctor' website. If I had the money, I might, but people who are running GoFundMe campaigns because their medical situation is guaranteeing they won't make ends meet in any conceivable way tend not to shove their debit card in a virtual doctor's face and shriek TAKE MY MONEY!, especially when said persons are going back to their neurologist for the EEG results sooner rather than later. It would be frivolous and unresponsible to pay to have my question answered, when I can barely pay attention for being so broke. Then again, maybe I can't pay attention because my brain is dying in increments. Whatever. At any rate, here's what I wrote to the "Emergency Medical Hologram" (Geek points to those who get that):
Since 2008, I've been having grand mal seizures. I was 41 at the time. They're well under control with the dosage of Keppra I'm on, and my neurologist keeps a close eye on me, doing annual tests and having me keep a diary of my migraine headaches. I'm due to go for another EEG with sleep deprivation next week. As I was setting up my appointment for a bone density scan ordered by my OB/GYN, I noticed that I could access the results of my previous tests, one of which was the MRI my neurologist ordered last year. Everything appeared normal except that I exhibited "Mild Diffuse Cortical Atrophy." Is this normal for a 47-year-old? From what I have read, it's an age-related issue that could be nothing, especially if you are a senior citizen, although it could mean you might have the beginnings of Alzheimers. For the past four years, I have struggled with memory issues. It often takes me three times longer to do things because I keep forgetting what it is I need to do next to complete whatever project I'm working on. My longterm memory seems relatively okay, but I'm constantly having to retrace my steps to make certain I'm doing or have done what I need to at any given moment. Should I be especially concerned about this, or am I just well on my way to joining AARP?
For now, I'm going to try to not let that report worry me, since I need to focus what rudimentary mental ability I still have to the task of preparing for this surgery and the subsequent week or so of recovery. This next week is going to be busy, what with my pre-op visit and EEG, both of which are on Tuesday, then a surgery consult with my pain doctor, since she's the one who has to oversee the pain management after the procedure. Those are the only two days I need to leave the house, which is great, because I need to begin sorting what clothing I need to take to Angie and Cierra's, gather up any connectivity cords and my extra surge protector, and prepare my room for Matt and the Mother Unit. While I'm gone, they're going to clean up Syd & Nancy's cage and paint, among other things. I also need to write out instructions on what Smidgen and Toby need and are used to getting, as well as draw a diagram of puppy pad placement. Since Toby has been on Prednisone, he's become a peeing machine. Most of the time, I get him out in time enough, but there will always be incidents, so I keep the carpet covered with the protection, but there's a certain way it needs to be done to reduce the amount of pads used while still being a flawless barrier between the carpet and Toby's cho-cha. Thanks to the help I have so far received, I've been able to get another box of puppy pads, to ensure the Mother Unit does not run out of them.
After I have the instructions written out to my satisfaction, I need to write out some semblance of a will. I want to make certain that I am not intubated or put on life support of any kind, should something go wrong during the surgery. Also, I'm keen on bequeathing certain things to certain people. Nothing I have is of any monetary worth, but there are some things that mean more than mere money. I also want to have some sort of arrangements made for Toby and Smidgen, should I die, and I'm going to request that my ashes be taken to Craggy Dome on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville. I doubt my wishes will be adhered to, but I have to state it, just in case. Getting my document witnessed and notarised has already been made possible, thanks to your generosity.
Later on in the week, I plan on zipping up to Oceanside to spend the day with Angie and Cierra. San Diego transit isn't just for the city proper, but for the entire county, so I can take various buses and trolleys to make it up there to them. I'm looking forward to the journey and to seeing those crazy Oceanside chicks. What I'm planning is to go up and go shopping for some of the heavier items, that Angie and Cierra can store for when I arrive from the hospital. It will cut down on having to haul the stuff from the store to the house, then from the house to the car, then from the car to the apartment, and so on. Right now, I can carry bottled water and large bottles of juice, both of which I'll need post-op. After the surgery, lifting things like that won't be an option. Wiser to get anything I can do beforehand done, so things will be easier post-op, right? Again, thanks to your kindness, I'll be able to buy these supplies this next week, and have one less worry clinging like a funky monkey on my back.
So that's where we are for now. I want you all to know how humbled and amazed I am by your outpouring of fundages I know you can ill afford. Despite my misanthropy, I am always awestricken by how people can pull together when any sort of shit hits the fan. Religious, racial, and cultural differences are swiftly ignored and reviled by folks as each person does what s/he can with the seemingly impenetrable hope that things can and will get better. That's a testament to the goodness within us, despite our fatal flaws. If I had not known this before I launched my GoFundMe campaign, I would have been smacked by the Clue-by-Four of Kindness within just a few hours afterward. Thankfully, I didn't need the Clue-by-Four, because I have always had faith in my friends...my tribe.
Again, thank you from the bottom of my shriveled little heart.
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All of Martino's major hits — "Here in My Heart," "Take My Heart," "I Love You Because," "I Love You More and More Every Day," and "Speak Softly Love" (the love theme from The Godfather) — are included on this comprehensive 25-track compilation, along with informative, lively liner notes and sparkling fidelity. The best Martino collection available.
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- Here in My Heart
- Take My Heart
- Rachel
- I Love You Because
- When You're Mine
- Speak Softly Love
- Can't Help Falling In Love
- Painted, Tainted Rose
- Living A Lie
- I Love You More And More Everyday
- Tears and Roses
- Always Together
- We Could
- Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte
- Red Roses For A Blue Lady
- Spanish Eyes
- Think I'll Go Somewhere And Cry Myself To Sleep
- Just Yesterday
- Daddy's Little Girl
- Mary in the Morning
- Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu)
- Look Around (You'll Find Me There)
- To The Door Of The Sun (Alle Porte Del Sole)
- The Next Hundred Years