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The video game industry has come a long way from the days of pioneers like Super Mario Brothers. The gaming realm has expanded beyond plumbers rescuing princesses and into seemingly endless possibilities and scenarios to fully engage the gamer in their experience. Not to mention, the console wars ensure that the beneficiary of the battle for superior renderings and killer graphics is the everyday gamer. Today, the gaming industry has never been better or as lucrative.
Financially, developers are reaping the benefits of the explosion of gaming interest among the masses. The proliferation of companies producing their own original games only builds a broader base of fans that will follow the brand to whichever console they serve. As a result, the developers, as well as the big-time consoles, are raking in the cash.
Odds are if you are a gamer, you have played a product of one of these ten wealthy game developers. In what is a multi-billion dollar industry, the gamers fuel the creative machines that advance the overall gaming experience. The future is bright for all involved with the video game industry.
10 Square Enix - Value: $1.26 billion
The Japanese company is most famous for creating the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts series of games. The Final Fantasy series has sold over 110 million copies as of June 2014, making it by far their best-selling franchise to date. Building on their status as role playing game masters, Kingdom Hearts, in conjunction with Disney, is a rising star in the RPG genre, selling over 20 million copies as of March 2014.
In 2009, Square Enix bought Eidos Interactive and thus claimed the rights to the wildly popular Tomb Raider series. This only adds more in the way of expansive RPG play to Square Enix's robust stable of franchises. This keeps true to the company's goal of making games where the story and aesthetics of the game itself come first and foremost in the creative process.
9 Ubisoft - Value: $1.85 billion
Among the independent game companies in the industry, Ubisoft is the third largest behind only Activision and Electronic Arts. However, the French company is not lacking in resources or popular titles in their reserves. Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, and Splinter Cell are among the famous titles developed by Ubisoft.
Founded in 1986 by the five Guillemot brothers, Ubisoft started out as a French distributor for games created by Electronic Arts, Sierra On-Line, and Microprose. Soon thereafter, the company set its sights on the U.S., United Kingdom, and Germany, distributing games in these markets. By the early '90s, Ubisoft turned towards development, beginning with online games such as Everquest.
Today, first person shooters are the pride of Ubisoft's brand. Adventure epics such as Assassin's Creed and Prince of Persia are incredibly popular, too. From humble beginnings to a major player in the development game, Ubisoft has scored big.
8 Konami - Value: $3.24 billion
Konami is a conglomerate of many products, including the development of video games. Trading cards, slot machines, arcade games, and even the management of health clubs all fall under the Konami umbrella of products and services. However, video games are where Konami makes the majority of their revenue.
Among Konami's credited titles include horror brands such as Castlevania and Silent Hill, action series Metal Gear, and music arcade series Dance Dance Revolution. Silent Hill made the transition from its movie style gameplay to the big screen in the 2005 adaptation Silent Hill starring Naomi Watts in the abandoned ghostly, coal mining town.
7 Electronic Arts - Value: $4.14 billion
If you are a sports gamer, you would undoubtedly know Electronic Arts as the force behind titles such as the mammoth Madden NFL franchise. However, EA's reach goes well beyond the sports gaming set. Need For Speed, The Sims, Command and Conquer, and Medal of Honor are the franchises EA has developed from their beginnings as a PC game developer into popular console brands. Since then, EA has created new hit titles such as Mass Effect for Xbox and Playstation. Much like Square Enix, EA found itself a large media partner to collaborate on a new game. LucasArts and EA have worked together to produce Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, combining one of the largest independent game developers in the industry with one of the largest entertainment franchises in history.
6 Namco Bandai - Value: $4.74 billion
Namco's roots lie in arcades all over the world. The Japanese company's domain is the amusement park, supplying large scale arcade games. None other than the most famous of all arcade game characters, Pac-Man, was created by Namco.
Along the way, Namco capitalized on the success of the power pellet-munching dynamo. The acquisition of Atari and their partnership with Nintendo in the 1980s were chief among Namco's ascent in the video game world. However, after a rash of tough business decisions, Namco stepped aside from game development until their 2005 merger with Bandai, which has continued popular series such as Tekken and Naruto.
5 Activision Blizzard - Value: $4.85 billion
In 2008, Activision merged with Vivendi Games. Thus, Activision Blizzard was born. As a result, the combined powers have resulted in a number of hit franchises to further propel this conglomerate ahead as of one of the big players in game development. Look no further than the juggernaut that is the Call of Duty Series. Arguably, only Halo is a more popular franchise than C.O.D., but Activision Blizzard has World of Warcraft to fall back on as well. To have the world's most popular online role playing game like W.O.W. as their own, Activision Blizzard is assuredly not losing much sleep at night with this franchise in their arsenal.
4 Sega - Value: $4.9 billion
Sega used to be in the mix with the rest of the console giants in the industry. Now the home of that turbo, blue blur named Sonic the Hedgehog is solely focused on lending a hand to other companies from a development standpoint. Today, Sega finds itself in a partnership with former competitor, Nintendo; producing crossover titles such as the Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games franchise. However, that rapid rodent has also made a comeback in a two part, fourth installment of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise entitled, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I and Episode II in 2009 and 2012 respectively.
3 Nintendo - Value: $6.28 billion
From playing cards to hotels to video games, Nintendo has done it all in their 125-year history. However, Nintendo found the magic formula with a plumber named Mario who was determined to save Princess Peach from the King Koopa, Bowser, in the smash hit, Super Mario Bros. Since then, Nintendo has evolved in terms of consoles to remain at the forefront of the gaming industry. From the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo, Gamecube, Wii, and Wii U, Nintendo has changed with the times in terms of ways to deliver an enjoyable gaming experience. Not only that, franchises like Mario, Pokémon, and The Legend of Zelda have set up Nintendo to succeed in terms of sustainability.
2 Microsoft Studios - Value: $12.82 billion
Formed in conjunction with the establishment of the Xbox in 2002, Microsoft Studios added another lucrative option to the stable at technology giant, Microsoft. Microsoft Studios' products flood the market on numerous devices not limited to the traditional gaming console. The company produces games for Windows PCs as well as the Windows Phone.
However, what has lifted Microsoft Studios into the stratosphere of the gaming world is the Halo franchise. The science fiction, first person shooter starring Master Chief has been a staple of the Xbox franchise since its debut in 2001. Selling over 60 million units since it first came on the scene; the Halo franchise has earned Microsoft nearly $3.4 billion.
1 Sony Computer Entertainment - Value: $13.4 billion
The creative force behind Sony's Playstation line of consoles, Sony Computer Entertainment is the king of video game development. Among Sony's hits include the God of War and Gran Turismo franchises. God of War, the Greek mythology-based adventure epic, has spawned six sequels to its name, spanning multiple platforms under the Sony banner. However, Gran Turismo has claimed the title of best-selling franchise by Sony since its debut in 1997. The grand touring style racing game has been at forefront in terms of aesthetic advances in game development. Also, it does not hurt that over the years, the selection of cars to choose from has grown from 140 to 1226 in the latest edition, 2013's Gran Turismo 6. These two titles are a small sample as to why Sony is the current king of the video game kingdom.


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Research into this patrol and its training is ongoing. The information below is published from
various sources and is by no means conclusive. If information is not listed below
it does not necessarily mean the information is not out there but normally means CART researchers
have not found it yet.
If you have any information on this patrol or can help with research in this area please do
contact us.
Culvie is an area to the North West of Aberchirder. Mainly farm land. There was nothing immediately around that
area that would suggest the Patrol had any major targets.
Lieut A.H Budge was GC, 2nd Lieut L Huchison was Asst GC.
Currently unknown
Sgt William Fordyce, Farmer, Newton of Culvie
Corporal William Drummond, Farm worker, Finnygaud Croft
Pvt Jack Stewart, Baker,
Pvt Gilbert Brodie, Joiner Culvie Valley
Pvt George Cruickshank, Farmers son, Overculvie
Pvt George Legge, Farm Worker, Cragieview
Pvt George McDonald, Windyedge
Although Jack Stewart was a member of the Culvie Bunker, he was also a driver for 2nd Lt. Bonar Budge who was Head
Teacher of Marnoch School (1927-1943) and GC of the Marnoch and Forglen groups. Jack visited the other bunkers with
Lt Budge and met some of the members.
The Operational Base was built into the heather-covered hillside, on land above Newton of Culvie belonging to
Culvie Estate and farmed by Sgt Bill Fordyce. It was constructed in a hollow where an old road metal quarry had
probably been.
There were two sets of bunks made with timber and netting wire, a water container and a primus stove for which
the Sgt Fordyce supplied the paraffin. Food had to be pinched – eggs, snare rabbits, etc – and sometimes Jack
Stewart brought pies and various other perishable goods from the bakery.
The entrance was a box of heather with a rabbit burrow type hole giving access to the keyhole. A step ladder led
down to the bunker which had brick built walls lined with white painted 9-inch boards to make it light.
About 380 yards north of the OB on Park Estate land, was a tree-house style lookout about 5 feet square,
situated on the hillside with a clear view over the Greendykes road to Portsoy – seven miles distant - and the
coast. The lookout was connected to the OB by two wires which allowed the watchers to transmit by Morse code
to the men in the bunker. Usually there were two lookouts and five inside the bunker.
Most likely the targets were minor road and rail networks, about 7 miles away was a substantial railway viaduct
at Portsoy. Portsoy also had a small harbour. From the location of the OB, the coast and activity at Banff Airfield
could be observed.
Currently unknown.
Not known but we assume the standard issued equipment.
Nothing currently.
TNA – WO199/3388 201 Bn rolls.
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Project 52 - Week 16
Monday, April 11, 2011
Project 52 - Week 15
A photo a week...for a year. Fifty-two weeks; 52 images, minimum.
This week I came upon an exotic car show in the parking lot of a local mall. One of the first, let's say the second, car I encountered was this vintage Mercedes Benz Sedan. Below you will find two versions of the same image. The first has received minimal post production manipulation, mainly to make adjustments to exposure, contrast, brightness, those sorts of things. The second has received post production manipulation to give it some HDR pop. What I'd like for you to do, dear viewer, is to tell me which version you prefer. How hard can that be?
#1 - Mercedes Benz Sedan - Minimal Manipulation
#2 - Mercedes Benz Sedan - HDR pop
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Worth a Look (The View From The "Big End") - Vol II Edition 4
Not only am I a visual person, but a photographer as well. As such, I enjoy looking at photographs, and every now and then I'll go wandering through the listings for the Photographers Of Etsy to do just that...look at photographs. I usually frequent the "Big End" because I want to catch them before they expire, give them another chance at discovery if you will. Here are just a few of the images that recently caught my eye.
And artists, please don't forget to renew your listings before they expire! We'd hate to lose them.
(Note: The "Big End" is what I call the the oldest of the POE listings. To get there, conduct a search on Etsy under "All Items" for "POE team". You will get a list of probably somewhere around 400 to 500 listings; the "Big End" is the end of the list with the highest numbers, and these are the ones about to drop off and expire.)
(Note 2: It should be noted that the only search criteria I use to find the images for this feature is "poe team". You'd be surprised how many times I go into a member's shop to link to the listing I found in my search, only to find another image I like better! Sadly, because of my self-imposed rules, I can't use the other "better" image because, and only because, "poe team" was not included in the list of 14 tag words. So, if you're not including "poe team" in your tag words, you're missing the boat.
Hey, I'm just sayin'...)
Mouse - DavidLangley
Kotlarska 4 - shashamane
Walk the Line - erinaasland
Steam Engine - SolsticePhoto
Homage To Georgia O'Keefe - jesspeterson
Flying High - HolgaJen
To be touched - DeLaCruz
Chess Players - GalerieNoire
Vintage Harvest - buckscountyframes
Arcane Allure - everydayeros
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Monday, April 4, 2011
Project 52 - Week 14
A photo a week...for a year. Fifty-two weeks; 52 images, minimum.
I work at a school (K-8), and right now we have some construction going on. This past week we had a bit of excitement when a piece of excavation equipment dug up and ruptured a gas line that was not where it was supposed to be. All the children were calmly, and safely evacuated to the gym to wait for their parents to collect them. This image shows one of the teachers surrounded by the students.
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Opened 11 years ago
Closed 11 years ago
Last modified 8 years ago
#9159 closed Uncategorized (wontfix)
testing Client support for middleware
|Reported by:
|Henrik Vendelbo
|Owned by:
|Testing framework
|middleware testclient
|Triage Stage:
|Has patch:
|Needs documentation:
|Needs tests:
|Patch needs improvement:
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I propose the following improvement:
The testing client is great for testing the whole request chain.
If you want to test the middleware part of the request, you need
to either,
1) Doing a regular request with an added middleware instance for
testing the request object.
2) Directly call one or more middleware instances passing a request
and response.
If your middleware sets a host_name attribute on the request object you can test it this way:
from django.test import Client,LastRequestMiddleware ... def test_host_name(self): lrm = LastRequestMiddleware() c = Client(middleware_instances = [lrm]) response = c.get('/') assert haskey(lrm.request,"host_name"), "The host name was not set"
Using this approach you can add any custom middleware to the chain.
If you want to test your middleware without relying on the url resolution and views
working, you can invoke a simplified handler that returns a blank response in place
of calling the view.
c = Client() mym = MyMiddleware() response = c.get('/',only_middleware=[mym]) assert 'RESULT' in response, "RESULT header not added to response"
Calling the client this was means that the middleware classes from settings are not called,
but only the ones you specify by passing the list of instances.
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There are a whole host of other settings besides MIDDLEWARE_CLASSES that one _might_ want to change temporarily for a test; adding them all as keyword args to the test client is ugly.
You can just change/set the actual setting and then revert after your test; see http://www.djangosnippets.org/snippets/1011/ for a snippet to make that easy.
Not resolving since I'm not a triager (someone higher up tell me if I should've just gone ahead and resolved this), but almost certain this is a wontfix.
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Replying to carljm:
Not resolving since I'm not a triager (someone higher up tell me if I should've just gone ahead and resolved this), but almost certain this is a wontfix.
Right on the money.
If you want to test middleware, test the middleware. A middleware is just two methods on a class; if you want to test the middleware, call those functions from your tests. Munging the entire test client to make it "easier" to invoke those methods is entirely the wrong way to go.
The only complication is that faking a request object to pass to the middleware method isn't completely trivial. The solution, therefore, is to make it easier to create a request object. #9002 contains a proposal for doing this that doesn't require so much duct tape.
On a completely procedural note - the patch also needs tests. As Malcolm noted in his DjangoCon talk - submitting a patch without tests is shorthand for "Here are some bugs I thought you should have". If you want your contributions to be taken seriously, write the tests first.
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Happy birthday, 23rd Amendment!
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the 23rd Amendment (ratified March 29, 1961). Here's what you need to know:
The 23rd Amendment made it possible for residents of the District of Columbia to vote in presidential elections.
The District of Columbia was established as the nation's capital in accordance with Article I, section 8 of the Constitution. But the Constitution did not account for the voting rights of the district's residents. The 23rd Amendment guaranteed them the right to vote in presidential elections. However, they still do not have voting representation in Congress.
Section 1. The District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall appoint in such manner as the Congress may direct:
A number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives in Congress to which the District would be entitled if it were a State, but in no event more than the least populous State; they shall be in addition to those appointed by the States, but they shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a State; and they shall meet in the District and perform such duties as provided by the twelfth article of amendment.
Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Civic holidays are occasions to commemorate America's history, celebrate our rights and responsibilities as citizens, and learn about our constitutional ideals. Download a PDF of the 2013 Civic Calendar here.
Holly Munson is the Programs Coordinator at the National Constitution Center.


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Read It All!One method where the claimant's attorney can control authorization of physicians is through the five-day rule under 440.13(2)(f). This statute states that where the claimant sets forth his request for his one-time change in treating physician, the employer/carrier must offer an alternative physician within 5 days. If the employer/carrier does not offer an alternative physician within 5 days, the claimant can designate the new authorized treating doctor. This statute has been construed to mean 5 consecutive days, not 5 business days.
Addressing the claim for a one-time change should not be a problem. Carriers need to be diligent and pay careful attention to communications from claimant's counsel. A letter or facsimile from the claimant's attorney asking for a one-time change is easy to address.
What many claimant attorneys are now doing, however, is hiding the request for the one-time change in a document where you would not expect it. An attorney may file a Petition for Benefits for TT/TP, and then at the bottom of the Petition where he sets forth the claim for fees and costs, he will also set forth a claim for a one-time change. This makes the request very easy to overlook.
We have heard of claimant attorneys filing a Request to Produce with requests for 30 or more documents. Item #23, for example, sets forth the claimant's request for his one-time change in treating provider.
I have advised previously about a technique where the claimant submits a very unsophisticated, hand-written document asking for his one-time change. This is often sent via facsimile from the claimant to the carrier. Since no attorney has yet made an appearance on the claimant's behalf, the adjuster is lulled into complacency by thinking that an urgent response is not needed. What we find out later, however, is that the claimant was coached by his attorney to send his request for a one-time change. The attorney then starts counting the days and designates the authorized treating provider after the employer/carrier inadvertently allows 5 days to pass.
The claimant will occasionally send the facsimile from a Staples or FedEx store, but the facsimile is often sent from the office of the attorney who eventually appears on the claimant's behalf. We discovered that the claimant is being advised "behind-the-scenes" by his attorney before we ever learn that an attorney is involved.
It is hard estimate how far this will go, and it seems likely that different JCCs will rule in different ways. If the claimant or his attorney send a letter or facsimile simply asking for a new treating physician, but the employer/carrier misses the 5 day deadline, there is not much that can be done about that. With this sort of "gotcha" technique, however, a question arises as to whether legal gamesmanship triumphs over application of the statute.
Look at everything sent from the claimant or his attorney very carefully to make sure that the request for a new treating physician is not carefully hidden. Where's Waldo? He's hidden at the bottom of the facsimile cover sheet!


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Name Of Dish: Baby Corn Salad
Baby Corn 400gm diced into small pieces
Onion 1 diced into small pieces
Tomato 1 diced into small pieces
Lemon juice 2 tsp
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Corriander Leaves
Recipe: Mix all ingredients in a bowl except corriander leaves. Keep it aside for 10 minutes. Before you serve garnish it with chopped corrianderleaves. This salad is one of the simplest salad and goes well withbarbecue items and north indian food.
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Tearing Resistance Testers
For measuring the resistance against tearing of paper, board, plastic films, foils and other similar materials. An initial cut is made in a set of test piece which are then torn through a given distance, the work done in the test piece is measured as the loss in potential energy of a pendulum which is free to swing on it horizontal axis. A calibrated scale indicate the mean tearing force. With single pendulum optional - With extra Interchangeable pendulum for different range and Tearing sample cutter Computerized Tearing Resistance Tester - Monitoring is done through the FBI MONITOR SYSTEMS which is a PC- based laboratory data acquisition system designed around the unique operating systems such as WINDOWS 9X, ME & XP . The software has connectivity from 1 to 16 individual test stations. The instrument is with standard 'B' pendulum pneumatic clamping of the test pieces, automatic calculations through COMPUTER MICROPROCESSORS and presentation of measured value, all of which ensure accurate and stable test results. Optional- With extra Interchangeable pendulum for different range, Set of calibration weights and Tearing sample cutter
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A range of low-cost transparent plastic items. Supplied in two halves ready to push together then paint or decorate. Ideal for use with DecoArt Glass Stain or Gloss Enamels. Can also be decorated with acrylic paint glitters embellishments beads and much more.
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An implanted defibrillator reduced death in patients with coronary disease at high risk for ventricular arrhythmia
ACP J Club. 1997 May-Jun;126:60. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-1997-126-3-060
Related Content in this Issue
• Companion Abstract and Commentary: The cost of QALY gained was high for implantable cardioverter defibrillators compared with amiodarone for sudden cardiac death
Source Citation
Moss AJ, Hall WJ, Cannom DS, et al., for the Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial Investigators. Improved survival with an implanted defibrillator in patients with coronary disease at high risk for ventricular arrhythmia. N Engl J Med. 1996 Dec 26;335:1933-40.
To compare the effectiveness of an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) with conventional therapy in patients with coronary heart disease at high risk for ventricular arrhythmia.
Randomized controlled trial with mean follow-up of 27 months (Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial [MADIT]).
30 hospital centers in the United States and 2 in Europe.
196 patients (mean age 63 y, 92% men) were studied. Inclusion criteria were age 25 to 80 years; confirmed myocardial infarction (MI) ≥ 3 wk before entry; previously documented asymptomatic, unsustained ventricular tachycardia unrelated to acute MI; ejection fraction ≤ 0.35; New York Heart Association functional class I, II, or III; no current indications for coronary artery bypass grafting or angioplasty; and inducible sustained ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation not suppressed by intravenous procainamide. Exclusion criteria were cardiac arrest or ventricular tachycardia causing syncope not associated with acute MI, symptomatic hypotension while in stable rhythm, MI (< 3 wk), recent coronary artery bypass grafting (2 mo) or coronary angioplasty (3 mo), childbearing potential, cerebrovascular disease, a noncardiac condition reducing likelihood of survival, or participation in other trials. Follow-up was 98%.
95 patients were allocated to an ICD and 101 to conventional therapy chosen by the attending physician.
Main outcome measure
Total mortality.
Main results
15 patients (16%) who received an ICD died compared with 39 patients (39%) who received conventional therapy (P = 0.009). {This absolute risk reduction of 23% means that 5 patients would need to be treated with an ICD (rather than conventional therapy) to prevent 1 additional death, 95% CI 3 to 9; the relative risk reduction was 59%, CI 32% to 76%.}* Regression analysis showed that mortality was not associated with anti-arrhythmic medications, including amiodarone, β-blockers, other cardiac medications, or any baseline characteristic (P > 0.2 for all interactions).
In high-risk patients with coronary artery disease, left ventricular dysfunction, asymptomatic unsustained ventricular tachycardia, and inducible sustained ventricular tachycardia, total mortality was reduced in patients who received an implanted defibrillator compared with those who received conventional therapy.
Source of funding: CPI/Guidant Corporation.
For article reprint: Dr. A.J. Moss, Heart Research Follow-up Program, Box 653, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. FAX 716-473-2751.
*Numbers calculated from data in article.
The ICD aborts sudden cardiac death in patients with symptomatic ventricular tachyarrhythmias. The role of this device in preventing sudden death in patients with asymptomatic tachyarrhythmias is less clear. The landmark MADIT study found that ICD was an effective therapy for a select group of patients with asymptomatic unsustained ventricular tachycardia at very high risk for sudden death.
Patients in MADIT had previous MIs, mean ejection fractions of 25% to 27%, and electrophysiologically inducible sustained tachyarrhythmias that could not be suppressed with procainamide. These patients had a very high risk for sudden death and may represent the group that is least likely to respond to antiarrhythmic therapy (1). Despite very low ejection fractions, only 50% to 60% were treated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. More optimal treatment of systolic dysfunction could decrease sudden death and overall mortality and lower the absolute benefits of ICD therapy. Whether participants received other therapies (such as aspirin and lipid-lowering agents), which could also decrease mortality and lower absolute benefits of ICD therapy, was not described.
MADIT compared ICD with conventional medical management determined by individual physicians. Most patients (92%) assigned to conventional therapy received antiarrhythmic agents, including β-blockers, at 1 month. Amiodarone is among the most promising pharmaceutical agents for ventricular arrhythmias. Although 74% of participants in MADIT who were assigned to conventional therapy received amiodarone, approximately 10% received class I antiarrhythmic agents; no patient received encainide, flecainide, or moricizine. Further, 23% of the conventional-therapy group were not taking any antiarrhythmic agents at the end of the trial. Of note is that 11% of the participants assigned to conventional therapy received a defibrillator during the trial, and 5% of those assigned to ICD never received a defibrillator. These factors could lead to underestimates of the benefits of ICD.
The elegant analysis done by Owens and colleagues elucidates important points that must be taken into consideration before ICD can be accepted as cost-effective for preventing sudden death in high-risk and intermediate-risk patients with asymptomatic ventricular arrhythmias. This analysis specifically compared ICD with amiodarone alone and amiodarone followed by ICD when necessary. It did not include costs of procedures, such as electrophysiologic testing, that are used by some cardiologists to identify patients likely to benefit from prophylaxis. The analysis found that cost-effectiveness strongly depended on the magnitude of reduction in total mortality associated with ICD and the frequency of generator replacements. ICD is estimated to cost more than U.S. $50 000 per QALY gained unless it reduces mortality by 30% or more compared with amiodarone. Although MADIT showed that mortality reductions as high as 50% can be achieved with ICD compared with conventional therapy in selected very high risk patients, the relative magnitude of reductions that are achievable in high-risk and intermediate-risk patients treated with ICD compared with amiodarone alone is not yet known. Further, estimates of the magnitude of mortality benefits in this relatively small study were not very robust (i.e., the CIs were wide).
In summary, MADIT showed that ICDs were more efficacious than physician-determined therapy that consisted of a heterogeneous mixture of antiarrhythmic agents for very high risk patients with tachyarrhythmias that could not be suppressed with procainamide. Actual costs of identifying and treating this select group of patients were not clearly defined and were likely to be high. The analysis by Owens and colleagues underscored the need to wait for the results of several ongoing trials before concluding that ICD is generally preferable to amiodarone. Clinicians should wait for the results of these trials before routinely recommending ICDs for their high-risk and intermediate-risk patients with asymptomatic unsustained ventricular tachyarrhythmias.
Domenic Marini, MD
Cynthia D. Mulrow, MD, MSc
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Administration HospitalSan Antonio, Texas, USA
Domenic Marini, MD
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Administration Hospital
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Cynthia D. Mulrow, MD, MSc
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Administration Hospital
San Antonio, Texas, USA
1. Waxman HL, Buxton AE, Sadowski LM, Josephson ME. The response to procainamide during electrophysiologic study for sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmias predicts the response to other medications. Circulation. 1983;67:30-7.


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Works of Danilo JANS executed in mixed media . Visionary artist and surrealist Italian ,
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Words Of Wit With R.C. Sproul Jr.
Every church member should have things they can be proud of their pastor for having said. Here's some of our most memorable and touching
Words Of Wit from R.C. Sproul, Jr.
and his sage sidekick Laurence Windham, our [defrocked] pastors at St. Peter Presbyterian Church and the Highlands Study Center (Highlands Ministries). Without your generous financial support to the Highlands Study Center (Highlands Ministries), it just wouldn't have been possible for our pastors to have published such inspirational comments like these:
RC Sproul Jr. on the importance of being introspective:
"I know me well enough to know that I could fall off some theological deep end, and maybe take some poor souls with me."1
RC Sproul Jr. on the theology of beer:
"One of my favorite intellectual debates centers around this question - is bad beer better than no beer? A corollary is this, Is free bad beer better than good beer?"2
"I managed to stay clear of beer, until the next time I had an opportunity to consume some."3
"In most churches when they say, 'Hide the beer, the pastor's here!", they mean it one way. But here at St. Peter we mean it an entirely different way."4
RC Sproul Jr. on chugging beer:
"I learned that alcohol is a powerful social lubricant, so much so that high schoolers who normally wouldn't give 13 year old Jim and me the time of day, were more than willing to adopt us as mascots, and to pour beer down our throats for entertainment. I learned that perhaps the greatest sport a jock might aspire to was chugging beer. And I learned that I was pretty good at it."5
RC Sproul Jr. on symbols of brotherhood:
"Now I was drunk enough that drinking together was a delightful symbol of brotherhood. Urinating together as well was a delightful symbol of brotherhood."6
RC Sproul Jr on alcohol and sexual prowess:
"Around that keg we were taught the TKE fight song, which celebrated first the capacity to consume great quantities of alcohol, and second, sexual prowess. I still remember the chant to this day."7
RC Sproul Jr. on the birth of his son:
"I always knew that if God should bless me with a son that he would be the walking whiskey bottle, RC the Fifth."8
RC Sproul Jr. on his agrarian vision:
"In short, we're a hardy band of prairie muffins, but of the Scottish variety."9
RC Sproul Jr. on having his "colors done":
"I don't remember what I ended up being, but I remember what I was rooting for. In this system your 'color' comes out as a season. Some people are winters, some springs, and some summers. I knew however, that whatever the cloth said, I was a fall."10
RC Sproul Jr. on being foolish, immature and effeminate:
"Try as we might to mature and to grow beyond this peculiar brand of foolishness, I'm afraid that at heart we are still junior high girls."11
RC Sproul Jr. on why women shouldn't be permitted to blog or have web sites:
"People are teaching who shouldn't be teaching. And people are learning where they ought not to be learning. A husband who loses his wife to a hook-up with some internet Lothario is probably better off than one who returns from work to find his wife safely at home, but having been seduced into Rome by some charming blogger."12
RC Sproul Jr. on virility and testosterone:
"My hormones went on hiatus once again, until reawakened in the fifth grade."13
RC Sproul Jr. on drinking the Kool-Aid and being a cult leader:14
"It's not surprising that some might be afraid to drink the kool-aid here."
"For some time now there have been some inside and outside the church who have either insinuated or said outright that Saint Peter Presbyterian Church is a cult." 15
Top Ten Reasons To Join Saint Peter Presbyterian Church in the Summer:
#1. The Kool-Aid tastes better warm.16
RC Sproul Jr. on moving to St. Peter Presbyterian Church:
Question: "Will I have to eat grits?"
Answer: "It's either that, or the kool-aid."17
RC Sproul Jr. on his aspirations of becoming Rambo:18
"I want to buy an assault rifle so I can shoot bad guys." (said to a group of pastors in Auckland, New Zealand in January, 2005)
RC Sproul Jr. on beating wives:
"Nor would I deny that some ethnic/cultural subgroupings have experienced greater common and special grace than others. A Scot, for instance, is less likely to beat his wife than a Pakistani."19
RC Sproul Jr. on telephone etiquette with "Phone Pimps" (telemarketers):
"Be bold and tell them to get a real job. Tell the callers that they are the lowest form of human life on the planet, that they are thieves of our time and our peace, that they are uninvited intruders and if the law and technology allowed, we would shoot them like rabid dogs."20
RC Sproul Jr. on not measuring up:
"My father and I are in the same line of work in the same way that the Space Shuttle and a paper airplane are both man-made flying objects. I don't need to worry whether I will measure up, because no one ought to expect me to."21
RC Sproul Jr. on love:
"My tongue trembled when I sealed the envelope. But my heart exploded when a week later she too signed her letter, Love, Clare. It was a magic summer."22
Laurence Windham on love:23
LoveLFirst oveLoveLoveLoveLoveLoveLoveLove
LoveLoveLoveLoveLoveLoveLoveLoveLoveDo it!
"Have your wife cover her head in church. (Whether you agree with the practice or not it freaks people out.)"24
Laurence Windham on the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church denomination not knowing their butts from a hole in the ground:
"Just recently I was changing my two year old son. Before I had fastened his diaper on he reached back to his lower posterior and said 'butt'. As a dad I was rather happy with the ongoing development of my child's noetic structure. My son now recognizes his derriere from, say, a hole in the ground. Of course, we use a colloquial phrase regarding this distinction between that part of our anatomy and a man made orifice for the securing of fenceposts to judge common sense. I'm not sure you as a body could tell the difference."25
Laurence Windham on how to be a real man:
"It is time, gentlemen, to get rough and rowdy. Break the apron strings; it is 'tea time' no longer. Put on some Levis. Pull on some boots. Pour yourself some scotch. Forgo shaving. Start wearing flannel. Light up a stogie. Try a Tarzan yell."26
Laurence Windham on the "Practicum" of lighting cigars:
"Be sure to let all the sulfer burn off the head of the match before you present it to the end of the cigar. Then just make sure the center of the head of the cigar is glowing red when you take a draw and you're ready to smoke. Remember, do not inhale. You are a smoker, not a sucker."27
1. Disassociating, Every Thought Captive, Vol 4, Issue 3 (2000)
2. Book Reviews, Every Thought Captive, Vol. 5, Issue 4
3. Brothers Forever, Ligonier Tales
4. RC Sproul Jr. in a Feb '05 St. Peter Sunday evening service
5. Brothers Forever, Ligonier Tales, Chapter 9
6. Brothers Forever, Ligonier Tales, Chapter 9
7. Brothers Forever, Ligonier Tales, Chapter 9
8. Legacy, Every Thought Captive, Vol. 3, Issue 6
9. Oh Go Home, Every Thought Captive, Vol. 5, Issue 4
10. Falling In Love, Ligonier Tales, Chapter 6
11. Junior High Girls, Highlands Study Center Squiblog
12. What Are You Talking About, Highlands Study Center Squiblog
13. Second Love, Ligonier Tales, Chapter 8
14. The Vision by RC Sproul, Jr., Every Thought Captive, Vol 2 Issue 3
15. August 9 2005, Highlands Study Center Squiblog
16. Top Ten List, Every Thought Captive, Vol 9, Issue 5 (2005)
17. So You're Thinking About Moving, Highlands Study Center
18. As retold by RC Sproul Jr. in a Feb '05 St. Peter Sunday evening service
19. My People, Highlands Study Center Squiblog
20. Phone Pimps Are Dogs, Highlands Study Center article
21. Son Of A Preacher Man, Highlands Study Center Squiblog
22. A Second Love, Ligonier Tales, Chapter 8
23. Cartularium, Windham's "collection of news and other vital documents"
24. Skirting The Issues, Every Thought Captive, Vol. 6, Issue 1
25. Open Letter, Every Thought Captive, Vol 4, Issue 1 (2000)
26. Skirting The Issues, Every Thought Captive, Vol. 6, Issue 1
27. Smoke 'Em if You Got 'Em, Every Thought Captive, Vol. 3, Issue 1
Labels: Drinking with RC Sproul Jr, Laurence Windham, RC Sproul Jr Quotes, RC Sproul Jr Words Of Wit


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So a few ideas clump together into one ideological fixation. The actions of the government right now are laying the groundwork to repress the coming Revolution; the people must be warned; and present actions, which may be reasonable, must be opposed to preserve the future feasibility of the great revolt.
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For the Left, finding out the communication links between foreign militants and people in the United States must be opposed because that spying will be used to defeat the revolution in the future.
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As a result, what the government does is not measured against the concrete problems they are trying to solve. They are measured instead against a dark future fantasy: if the government was completely totalitarian and the people were in revolt, how would these limited exercises of governmental power be possibly stretched into something fatal to a free people? It's always 1935 in Germany.
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From the New Scientist – Your genomic future: Personalised medicine is here
Families afflicted by rare genetic disorders will be the first beneficiaries of genome sequencing. But everyone else will benefit, too, and more than you might imagine. It turns out that conditions any of us may face – such as heart disease and diabetes – may also be triggered by similarly rare mutations.
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Learning about your genetics enables you to optimize your health. It will take us decades to understand all 3bn base pairs in the human genome, but today we already know what thousands of important genetic differences mean for individuals.
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What's in a Boho Wedding?
What is bohemian? A boho style would be described as one that is free and easy and unconventional, a style that is related to the arts, to spirituality and romance. For a boho wedding and for people in general it can be a whole mix of key pieces or just a few to create the special touch of boho that is recognised worldwide.
The setting is usually outdoors, some would say it has to be in a forest yet most outdoor venues will do as the décor and small-added extras enhance the theme! When choosing your venue keep your reception ceremony in mind (if it will be different from your matrimonial ceremony) and if it would suit the boho style you wish for. Being able to sit at benches or nice chivalry chairs for seating and then decorating them lightly will make a difference. Even hiring furniture to embrace the boho feel such as tipi's or a Moroccan Marquee with plenty of cushions and throws to promise a very relaxed after-party.
Floral arrangements are a key factor in this style as it encompasses a lot of the bohemian nature. Many people think that it is all bright flowers with flower crowns for the bride and bridal party yet it doesn't have to be. Large full bouquets with wild flowers that exude a natural look is essential yet the bouquet can be one of cool and calming tones with plenty of green foliage instead of bright and colourful petals. If holding a large bouquet isn't your thing then a hand tied bouquet that has plenty of natural plants and flowers works well too!
Whether you have chosen to include bright and warm coloured flowers or are opting for a more natural and airy feel, both are excellent for a bohemian theme wedding. Types of flowers used are; air plants, purple protea, peonies, pink or red roses, peacock flowers.
The colour schemes for boho vary everywhere depending on the couple. As for many things the style will always have variations yet it is the style of how the colour is introduced throughout the wedding that is key. Shades of colours used are; pink, red, orange, teal, green, mint, peach, rose. As mentioned earlier a key factor is having a plenty of green foliage that is also part of the colour scheme yet gained naturally by taking it from the floral decorations.
The wedding attire is usually relaxed with various options available to both the bride and groom. There is no strict style that the bride has to choose from yet wearing a gown of lace is very popular. Some dresses can be heavily detailed or as a simple design, some have been worn with long sleeves whilst some without sleeves. Even the more traditional styles of dresses such as a Cinderella style or a heart-shaped figure hugging dress has been deemed suitable, it is really how you want it; sticking to the free and easy vibe! Veils have a mixed approach, some brides choose not to wear them yet many boho brides choose a bohemian style of veil as it is rather fitting to the theme with it sitting like a low flower crown and flowing delicately back.
For the groom, again there is no strict attire agenda; wearing a sharp suit is welcome or even wearing braces and a dickie bow is now a hot trend, it all comes down to the couple's preference.
Decorating your venue is a sure way of adding the extra boho touches that will really set of your chosen style. Dream catchers, candles and lights are always a prominent part of the boho trend, either having them dotted around, hanging from trees or in clusters at meeting points will get them noticed and tie in everything nicely. Dream catchers have always played a strong part in the décor, some couples have used them as a backdrop for their outdoor altar, a backdrop for photographs or simply decoration. Lighting is a sure way of adding extra romance and ambience to your wedding evening, hanging fairy lights, bistro lights, candles and lanterns or having lit up letters or words are in high demand and a fab factor for boho. Table arrangements can have lace runners, candles, pretty small colourful bouquets or green foliage acting as the runners. The theme would depend on whether you have chosen to add colour or if you're keeping to the cool pastel tones.
For your wedding cake the most popular style is the naked cake, with it's own trend this cake suits the boho style perfectly. It doesn't mean you have to stick that particular type mind, the trend for boho wedding cakes are simple and elegant with flowers/foliage/sprigs decorating the tiers.
Hopefully this has given you some ideas on what a bohemian style wedding is all about. We at I DO KNOT have always loved this style and are looking forward to helping future couples plan their boho destination wedding.
Article submitted by guest blogger Charlene McKenzie


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The City solicited proposals during the Fall 2016 for assessment services including a full revaluation for assessments in 2018. Musser Appraisal Services provided the most comprehensive analysis with the most affordable solution.
No, you are not required or forced to let an assessor into your home. If you choose to not allow the assessor into your home, the evidence allowed at Board of Review (if a homeowner wishes to contest the assessment) may be limited.
When an interior inspection is not allowed, the assessor will attempt to update the records by looking at the outside of the property and use of any other available information. To ensure an accurate assessment, it is to the homeowner's advantage to allow the assessor inside your property when an inspection is requested. Due to the Supreme Court decision in the Milewski v. Town of Dover case, the Department of Revenue is still determining what evidence could be presented in a Board of Review hearing. If a homeowner allows the assessor to do an interior inspection, the type of evidence will not be as restricted.
To make a proper assessment on a building, it is desirable for the assessor to see the inside and the outside of the property. The law requires that property be valued from actual view or the best information available. The assessor keeps records on the physical characteristics of each property in the municipality. Even though the assessor may have been unable to go through your property, the assessment will still be reviewed, based on the existing records and the sales of similar properties.
Wisconsin Law requires market value assessment of all property. The City of Milton revalues all property each year to keep pace with changes in the market. During a revaluation all assessments are examined and adjustments are made where necessary to guarantee that all property is assessed uniformly. This is done to assure that taxes are distributed equitably and uniformly.
Unattached Garages add less value than attached garages by about 25%.
Sheds add value only if they are site built and of a substantial nature with a foundation and made of wood. Metal or PVC sheds you buy at a home improvement store or other location do not add value.
Gazebos add value to the property.
Above Ground Pools add no value.
In Ground Pools add value, but only about 35% of the actual cost to put one in.
Landscaping, trees, and shrubs are not considered. It is assumed everyone has landscaping, trees, and/or shrubs. Value is not added for exceptional landscaping; however, wooded area on a lot does add value.
The assessor is a State certified individual whose duties are to discover, list, and place a value on all taxable real and personal property in the city, in a uniform manner. The assessor is not involved in the collection of property taxes.
No, driveway surfacing is not considered.
Fences are not considered in the property valuation.
There is a process called "Open Book" in which you can schedule an appointment with Musser Appraisal Service. The dates have not been finalized yet, but will be in June 2018. If you still disagree with the assessment after discussing it with Musser Appraisal Service, you can present a case before the Board of Review. The date will be in most likely be in July 2018.
Wisconsin Law requires property assessments based on fair market value. Estimating the market value of your property is a matter of determining the price a typical buyer would pay for it in its present condition. Some factors the assessor considers are: what similar properties are selling for, what it would cost to replace your property, the rent it may earn, and any other factors that affect value. IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT THE ASSESSOR DOES NOT CREATE THIS VALUE, BUT RATHER INTERPRETS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE MARKET PLACE.
Market value is defined as the amount a typical, well-informed purchaser would be willing to pay for a property. The seller and buyer must be unrelated, the seller must be willing, but not under pressure to sell, and the buyer must be willing, but not under any obligation to buy. The property must be on the market for a reasonable length of time, the payment must be in cash or its equivalent, and the financing must be typical for that type of property. If all of these conditions are present, this would be a market value, "arm's-length" sale.
Just as in many other fields, computers are useful in the assessment process. Assessors are trained to look for relationships between property characteristics and market value. By coding these characteristics and studying sales prices, assessors can estimate value by developing formulas and models. Computers are much faster and are capable of advanced analysis in this area. But despite these capabilities, common sense and assessor judgment are always required to verify assessments. Assessors most familiar with the neighborhoods and properties review all assessments.
Generally speaking, improvements that increase the market value of a property will increase the assessed value. The following are typical items that will increase the assessed value of your property: Added rooms or garages, Replacing asbestos or wood siding with aluminum or vinyl siding, Substantial modernization of kitchens or baths, Central air conditioning, Fireplaces, Extensive remodeling, etc.
Good maintenance will help retain the market value of your property. Generally, your assessment will not be increased for individual minor repairs such as those that follow; however, a combination of several of these items could result in an increased assessment. Repairing concrete walks and driveways, Replacing gutters and downspouts, Replacing hot water heater, Repairing or replacing roof, Repairing porches and steps, Repairing original siding, Patching or repairing interior walls and ceilings, Exterior painting, Replacing electrical fixtures, Replacing furnaces, Exterior awnings and shutters, Weather stripping, screens, storm windows, doors, Exterior landscaping including lawns, shrubbery, trees, flowers.
General economic conditions such as interest rates, inflation rates, supply and demand, and changes in tax laws, will influence the value of real estate. As property values change in the market place, those changes must be reflected on the assessment roll.
There are differences between individual properties and between neighborhoods. In one area the sales may indicate a substantial increase in value in a given year. In another neighborhood there may be no change in value, or even a decrease in property values. Different types of properties within the same neighborhood may also show different value changes. For example, one-story houses may be more in demand than two-story houses, or vice-versa. Older homes in the same area may be rising in value more slowly than newer homes. There are numerous factors to be considered in each property which will cause the values to differ. Some of the factors which can affect value are location, condition, size, quality, number of baths, basement finish, garages, and many others.
You should first attempt to decide for yourself what your property is worth. This can be done by looking at area sales, contacting appraisers, and comparing assessments of similar homes. Sales and assessment information will be available in the on the City's website in late 2017, once the interior inspections are completed.
Wisconsin law requires that whenever an assessment is changed the owner must be notified. It is anticipated that Musser Appraisal Service will send notification to all property owners of the new assessment in April/May 2018.
The new assessment will be reflected on the 2018 tax bill (sent in December 2018).
The assessor has several dates available when you call and they are trying to provide evening and weekend appointments. If the dates they are booking out do not fit your schedule, leave your name and phone number with them and they will contact you when they know of other dates that will be available. They will be scheduling appointments through at least the end of 2017.
You can call 608-931-8561 and provide them with your address.


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Doomsday wrote:Does LL work so bad now on Pounce ? got 29% LL in Terror but she leeches just sooo small amounts that its a joke, with the new Mo´s you just cant get enough anymore, she get so easily killed by full res all 77+ 30% drc +117k Def (no Running).(Dia place)
The Ligthing enemys at the circle nearly insta kill me. (3k Life )
the ll still workes fine. it is the same as before, you just need to provide certain damage. my zon pounces once and has full hp in dest. craft yourself some ll jewels with ber rune jewel crafts. i currently have so much damage that i am swapping the ll crafted jewels with mf crafted ones. i will make some videos the next days and provide them here. cows/dunc/ta/unformed land/fauzt, all still easy doable with pounce zon. i think i might rework the guide for mxl withing the next 1-2 weeks if i have some spare time.


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QuadraEdge ISM
QuadraEdge Intelligent Subscriber Module is a fully outdoor mounted wireless CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) unit, which is used to communicate with existing QuadraFlex wireless outdoor routers. The QuadraEdge ISM is a CPE device that employs the innovative Layer 3 architecture to provide an intelligent end-point for point-to-point and point-to-multi point wireless networks.
Key Features
Dual band Licence exempt 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation with up to 300Mbps headline connectivity
High Power Radio Interfaces (802.11a/b/g/n) and 1x 10/100 Fast Ethernet Port with PoE in
Integration with QuadraFlex wireless routers and QuadraSphere NMS platform
WPA/AES and WEP security for legacy clients and WPA-2 AES industry standard security support for backhaul traffic at all times
14dBi 2.4GHz integrated dual polarised MIMO plate antenna, 18dBi 5GHz dual polarised MIMO plate antenna in the same housing
Controller-less & Controller-based Environments
Advanced Layer 3 Architecture
Designed to add value and not be a standard CPE, the QuadraEdge ISM is a distributed edge device designed to add intelligence right up to the customer premises, thanks to its layer three architecture. Firewall, QoS and networking are done right at the edge of the network at the customers' premises, thereby avoiding central network loading.
Highest Levels of Security
In addition to WPA/AES and WPA-2 AES standard security, networks featuring the QuadraEdge ISM are made inherently secure by proper IP planning and design. Layer 3 design removes the need for central loading, which significantly reduces the surface area available for security attacks.
Fast and Flexible Operations
The QuadraEdge ISM has a headline connectivity speed up to 300Mbps as well as a 10/100 Fast Ethernet port with PoE capabilities. Its ability to handle dual band 2.4GHz and 5GHz traffic simultaneously and its integrated plate antennae make the QuadraEdge ISM the ideal customer premises equipment to accommodate the latest MIMO applications.
Antenna 2 x RP-TNC type connectors, 2T2R
Operating Frequency*
802.11a/n ISM Band: 5.150 ~5.825GHz (DFS client mode)
802.11b/g/n ISM Band: 2.400 ~ 2.484GHz
802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
802.11a/g: OFDM/DSSS
802.11n: OFDM/DSSS
Output Power*
2.4 GHz: up to 23dBm per chain/26dBm two chains (limited by regulatory requirements)
5 GHz: up to 22dBm per chain/25dBm two chains (limited by regulatory requirements)
Receive Sensitivity (two chains
typical sensitivity)
802.11b: up to -92dBm @1M
802.11g: up to -95dBm @6M
802.11a: up to -95dBm @6M
802.11an HT20: up to -76dBm
802.11an HT40: up to -73dBm
Please note, values differ based on mode, frequency and throughput
2x RP-TNC antenna ports
1x 10/100 Fast Ethernet port with PoE in support
Package Content
Mounting bracket and accessories
Hardware Installation and Quick Guide
PoE injector
Can be supplied with approved antenna
Start Guides
Power Consumption
48V DC, 10W maximum (Via PoE Injector)
Multiple intelligent routing options
Support for static & dynamic addressing
Onboard DHCP Server
Masquerading supported
Quality of Service (On request)
SIP VoIP Support
Authentication: WPA, WPA2, 802.11i
RADIUS, 802.1x - Encryption Algorithms:
TKIP, WEP, (128 bit AES)
One (1) year on parts and labour
Region Info
US version: P/N 2010ISM-US
EU version: P/N 2010ISM-EU
Canada version: P/N 2010ISM-CAN
India version: P/N 2010ISM-IN
Rest of the world version:
Optional Accessories
Ethernet surge protection
LMR 195/LMR400 cable for antenna connectivity
Ethernet cable for power and networking


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Rock GT-50 Medallion Plus Speed Skates
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Skates for skaters that love to skate!
The GT-50 Medallion Plus speed skates are so plush and comfy, you will never want to take your foot out!
With this amazing skate boot that is available in three colors, black, white or grey you can customize your look. The Rock quad skates are in men's sizes, so ladies go down a size for best fit; also these boots have a wider fit than other comparable skates. The Velcro power strap will make sure you have a good secure fit in addition to the lacing.
The GT-50 Medallion Plus speed skates have urethane roller skate wheels with superior roll, to make sure you have a great roll around the rink! They are a slim design at 57mm x 30mm, then with all the fun colors available you will have such a great look as you roll on these skates.
Abec 7 bearings, adjustable toe stops, and lightweight nylon plates will make you happy you chose this stylish and comfortable Rock quad skate.
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The sizes listed on this skate are in Men's sizes.
BOYS/GIRLS (Up to size 4): These skates are true to your shoe size.
MEN (Size 5 & up): These skates are true to your shoe size.
LADIES (Size 5 & up): You will need to go down one size. (If you wear a size 8, then you will choose "Mens 7/Ladies 8")
#1 Sizing Rule:
Buying roller skates is just like buying a pair of shoes. Unless stated otherwise, your shoe size will be the size that you will need for your skates.
For more detailed sizing help please click the blue box to the right.
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Shipping Info
We offer 3 shipping methods for those shipping within the U.S.
Standard Shipping
Your order arrives within 6-10 business days.
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Your order arrives within 4-6 business days.
Rush Shipping
Your order arrives within 2-4 business days.
We offer USPS Priority International shipping for those shipping internationally.
For more detailed shipping information please click here.
We offer a 365-day exchange policy on all of our products as long as they are in new and unused condition in the original packaging. You send the item back to us and we send you the exchange. We ship all exchanges back to you for free.
We offer a 30-day return policy on all of our products as long as they are in new and unused condition in the original packaging. You send the item back to us and we will refund your original payment method less shipping costs.
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First Fitting
Once you've selected a hearing aid, Sam will program them to precisely meet your hearing levels. He will give you a thorough introduction to your new devices, including how to insert and remove them, how to clean them, and how to replace their batteries. Our risk-free 60 day trial on all of our models ensures that our patients have plenty of time to get used to their hearing aid, or return them for a full refund should they decide it's not the right model.
Follow Up Fittings
After the first fitting, we then schedule a follow-up appointment for two weeks later for any small adjustments, but encourage our patients to contact us at any time if their hearing aid is uncomfortable or problematic. After the first follow-up appointment, we then schedule check-in appointments every three months, but always with the caveat that our patients contact us should they need anything in between.
Helpful Tips
Wearing hearing aids can take some getting used to, so be patient with the process and know that as your brain adjusts to registering long-lost sounds again, it will all begin to feel more normal. We suggest a gradual approach, and encourage our patients to wear their hearing aids for just a few hours on the first day, and then increasing their usage by an hour each successive day.
It's also advised to try to interact with people you're familiar within those first few days, so it will be easy to let them know that you're getting used to your new hearing aids. In the beginning, it's best to use your hearing aids in quiet spaces, with one-on-one conversations. More difficult listening situations, like a crowded room with many conversations, will be approachable once you've adjusted to your hearing aid settings.


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When you need a glimpse of loveliness, trust the LORD. He is altogether lovely.
"His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem." – Song of Solomon 5:16
When you need a taste of sweetness, trust the LORD. His Words are sweeter than honey.
"How sweet are they words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!" -Psalm 119:103


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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome usually start slowly with a tingling, itching and burning sensation in the palm of the hand and fingers, particularly the thumb, index finger and middle finger. It is caused when the median nerve which runs down the forearm into the palm of the hand is pressed at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensation to the palm side of the thumb and fingers but not the little finger. It also controls some muscles in the hand which are responsible for movement to the fingers and thumb. The carpal tunnel is a collection of ligaments and bones that form a 'tunnel' at the base of the hand. This 'tunnel' is where the median nerve and tendons are situated.
Carpal tunnel syndrome can occur when there is trauma or injury to the wrist, a congenital defect of a smaller than 'normal' carpal tunnel, rheumatoid arthritis, work stress or development of a tumour or cyst in the canal. These are just a few of the reasons why this syndrome develops. Women are more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome and it is usually the dominant hand that becomes affected first.
Permanent damage to the median nerve can happen if an early diagnosis and treatment does not happen. Tests including a possible electrodiagnostic test are conducted to ascertain whether the patient has carpal tunnel syndrome. Treatment usually involves resting the hand and wrist that is affected for a period of at least two weeks. Various non-surgical treatments may be administered but usually after a period of 6 months should the condition not improve, surgery may be the only alternative. The procedure is usually done under local anaesthesia or sedation.


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Real estate is, in the most basic definition, tangible or "real" assets. It comes in many forms but most investors think of it in terms of their primary home. It also includes secondary homes, investment property (apartment buildings, commercial property), and sometimes publicly-traded REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts).
The investment characteristics of real estate are as varied as the number and types of individual properties there are but here are the most common (excluding REITS, see next section):
1. They tend to be illiquid. This means that there is no ready-made market that will always purchase or offer it. In periods where there is a strong interest in real estate, it can be liquid. This, however, is very cyclical and it tends to be most diffcult to sell when it is most depressed in price.
2. It is tangible. This is obvious but, contrasted with financial assets, there is an investor preference for investments that can be seen and touched. It is hard to overstate the pricing power achieved by the ability to sell or buy something that is tangible and can sway the investor's pocketbook.
3. It is not efficient. In the most technical terms pricing on real estate is not efficient because of the lack of buyers or sellers for any one property. Contrasted with public securities, which may have billions of dollars flow through them each day from buyersand sellers all over the world, real estate will often get a small number of potential buyers from a very local area. This tends to distort the price in either direction, leading to huge differences in sales prices for similar properties. This some would argue is an advantage--the investor can exploit this mispricing.
4. It costs money to maintain. There are taxes due and maintenance required on every type of property annually.
5. Tax Advantaged. Most real estate, especially in the US, carries some tax deductions to encourage its purchase. Whether it be tax deduction of mortgage interest payed for a primary home or depreciation for commercial property or the almost unending deferment of capital gains taxes, this is a major advantage of real estate.


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Help CommonBond with challenge grant
CommonBond Communities, a non-profit affordable housing corporation that is affiliated with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, is in the midst of trying to raise $200,000 by March 31 to avoid losing funding as part of a challenge grant.
Read the Feb. 17 story about a couple who lives in one of the agency's senior housing units.
For more information about CommonBond Communities or to donate:
» Call Deb Lande at (651) 290-6225.
» Visit http://www.commonbond.org.
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Surfing Pembrokeshire | Equipment Hire Pembrokeshire
As well as top end performance surfboard, Super Band, Rusty & local shaped,Howzie board. We have a full range of entry level boards from Torq, Tiki and Sola soft boards new & second hand.
The Torq Surfboards offer one of the most diverse range of boards we have ever found. At the Pembrokeshire Surf & Sup Centre, we live to surf and that means surfing in the widest range of conditions, testing as many boards as we can get our hands on. It really is a hard job, but someone has to do it. After hours of testing, and tons of fun, we are convinced that the Torq surfboard models are suitable for all surfers with a wide range of abilities.
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