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Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.'" Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also." When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2:1-11, NKJV)
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Do a quick search on the word "joy" in any version of the Bible, and you will return dozens of references. Almost every passage or verse will note some object or event that either brings out joy or is intended to be an occasion of joy. Among these passages, is the one noted in this entry about the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child. To say that particular source of joy has had a profound impact is an understatement.
In ancient times, when men went out to battle, they set up encampments in tents, often in some way or another encircling the command tent. It was the rallying point for orders and leadership. The general (or other commander) gathered there with his closest officers and advisors to plan what the army would or wouldn't do during the course of an upcoming skirmish. The soldiers would see the flags and banners of their country and other symbols letting them know what was happening.
They would also be searching for a different sign, often with great anticipation. If, above all other flags, they saw the banner of their king, it was a cause for them to take heart and rejoice. Like the Magi, they recognized the banner of their leader and they would rally to him in a fresh way. Their king had taken up residence among them and would lead them personally into the battle.
When I was in college (oh so very long ago), I had the privilege of singing in one of the vesper choirs. Our accompanist was a talented woman who wrote, among other things, Christmas carols. One of these carols spoke of that special star rising up and bringing joy to all who saw it and recognized its significance. If I can recall correctly, the refrain went like this:
The weary men of war rejoice!
Look up, behold, a star.
Rise up, the King of all takes residence
In mortal halls tonight.
I think this captures the joy those Magi must have felt. They had studied the skies, ancient texts, and who knows what manner of sources for one specific purpose. They were looking for the sign indicating the promised Messiah King had arrived. And, when they saw it at long last, they spent the next couple of years following it to Judea. The fact that they stopped to inquire of Herod may indicate that the start "hid" from them for a time, which leads to the climax Matthew notes in this passage. When they came out from Herod, the start shown once again and guided them to their final destination. And that was a cause for great joy.
As I travel the Crooked Path, I need to look diligently for the signs of what God has in store for me. Some will be plain and some may be a bit obscured at times. But the signs will be there. And just like the Magi, I will find a sense of joy in them, because they point me to the only One who is the source of true joy, rest, and gladness. My King has taken up residence with me and the path I walk doesn't seem so difficult anymore.
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- What sign are you looking for? Is it a sign that, when you see it, will cause you to rejoice with great joy like the Magi?
- If you look toward the center of your life, what banner is flying there? Is it a banner that causes you to take heart and rise up with renewed strength?
- Have you, like the Magi, been following a sign only to have it disappear for a season? Has that caused to you re-evaluate what that sign represents? Is it something you truly believe God will bring back and use to point you to Him?
NKJV - Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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UB to study effect of exercise on victims of concussion
If you have a child with a concussion, prolonged rest after the first few days may not be the best treatment even though it has been recommended for years.
Instead, a consensus is growing that mild, controlled aerobic exercise may speed recovery.
That's a reversal of conventional medical wisdom, and more scientific study is needed to confirm the new thinking.
But University at Buffalo researchers may offer an answer as they embark on a clinical trial of exercise and stretching treatments for adolescents with concussions.
The study comes at a time of increased concern over the timely identification and management of concussions.
It has been estimated that as many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, occur in the United States each year. But the true incidence is unknown, since many concussions go unreported and professionals use different definitions for the injury.
"If we show a program of controlled exercise works, it will change the treatment," said Dr. John Leddy, principal investigator on the study and medical director of the UB Concussion Management Clinic.
Similar work by Leddy and his colleagues has shown exercise benefits patients with post-concussion syndrome. But the treatment must be finely calibrated to each patient because too much exercise can set off symptoms and delay recovery.
"There has to be some rest in the first few days. After that, controlled exercise that gets the heart rate up may be advantageous. You can't just go running around on your own. Stretching may also be helpful, but we don't know for sure," he said.
Specialists believe that prompt and active treatment can quicken recovery, and reduce or eliminate the potential long-term effects of concussions. The study, which is being conducted with the University of Manitoba, will enroll about 40 adolescents with concussions ages 13 to 17 into either a stretching or exercise program or standard treatment for comparison. A randomized controlled trial is considered the gold standard in research.
Julia Whipple, 16, an honors student at Hamburg High School, was among the first adolescents to enroll. She was injured playing soccer, one of the most common sports for concussion injuries.
"When I heard that I would be allowed to continue with some exercise while I recovered, I was excited," Julia said in a statement. "I didn't want to just go home to my bedroom and wait for symptoms to disappear."
She recovered after the treatment, which involved exercising on a treadmill while monitoring physiological indicators such as heart rate.
Imaging studies in previous research suggest that changes occur in the brains of concussed patients from hypermetabolic activity that alters blood flow. Concussions also may quiet activity in key areas of the brain, including the cerebellum, responsible for balance and coordination, according to the UB researchers.
The current study is focusing on adolescents because they are the most vulnerable to injury and take the longest time to recover.
Leddy, a professor in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, said graduated aerobic training after a few days of rest – and rest initially is recommended – may improve the regulation of blood flow by conditioning the brain to gradually adapt to repetitive mild elevations of blood pressure.
"We don't have a way to speed the recovery of concussion patients. There is no pill, no established rehabilitation protocol," Leddy said. "But word is getting out that rest may not help recovery and may delay it."
One question that remains unanswered is just how much exercise is beneficial.
"We know that activity helps to speed recovery, but we also know too much activity prevents it," Barry Willer, director of research for the UB Concussion Management Clinic and coordinator of study design, said in a statement. "A major goal of our research is to determine how much activity, and what activity, is best."
The study will join a small but growing body of research into exercise as a treatment. Reaction from one source was positive.
"Good steps in the real direction of the real issue here – management of concussion," read a response by the Concussion Blog on its Twitter account.
The study is seeking participants – adolescents from Western New York who have suffered a very recent concussion. They can contact UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine at 204-3200 or the UB Concussion Management Clinic at 829-5499.
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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been known as a clinical syndrome of mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) for more than 30 years; modeling suggests the disease may have been present in free-ranging populations of mule deer for more than 40 years. Only four species of the family Cervidae are known to be naturally susceptible to CWD: mule deer, white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni), and moose (Alces alces), though it is very likely that other subspecies of C. elaphus are susceptible to CWD. Susceptibility of other cervids to CWD is not known. Cattle and other domestic livestock appear to be resistant to natural infection; to date, only three of 13 cattle have become infected with the CWD agent following experimental intracerebral inoculation, although this and other experimental studies begun in 1997 are not yet completed.
The origin of CWD is not known and it may never be possible to definitively determine how or when CWD arose. Though of academic interest, determining the origin is probably not very important from a management perspective; nonetheless, speculation continues. Scrapie, a TSE of domestic sheep, has been recognized in the United States since 1947, and it is possible that CWD was derived from scrapie. Arguments can be made both for and against this hypothesis. It is possible, though never proven, that deer came into contact with scrapie agent either on shared pastures or in captivity somewhere along the front range of the Rocky Mountains, where high levels of sheep grazing occurred in the early 1900s. In addition, in vitro models suggest there is less of a species barrier to interspecies TSE transmission between deer, elk, and sheep than between these cervids and either cattle or humans. However, CWD has never been identified in other areas of North America or other parts of the world where cervids and domestic sheep with scrapie must have co-mingled. Strain typing experiments determined that CWD is not like known scrapie strains, though direct comparisons with North American scrapie strains has not been conducted. Experimental transmission of CWD to a domestic goat by intracerebral inoculation had a prolonged incubation; shorter incubation would be expected with scrapie strains in goats. Experimental scrapie in cattle and lesions of CWD in cattle are quite different.
It may be possible that CWD is a spontaneous TSE that arose in deer in the wild or in captivity and has biological features promoting transmission to other deer and elk. The majority of human CJD cases are thought to be spontaneous and associated with conformational change in a normal cellular protein (PrPC) to the abnormal disease associated protease resistant protein (PrPres) considered by many to be infectious agents of the TSEs. Occurrence of spontaneous CJD is approximately 1 per 1 million population per year. Spontaneous CWD may have happened in deer though it is difficult to see how this could be proven. © Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance


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Dirty Harry was perfect for the day as I needed some place closer to home. I came across a recent detailed trip report from HikerJim on WTA and got a better idea of the recent trail conditions.
There's no need for me to into depth about the route to Dirty Harry as it has been well-depicted by HikerJim. Snow level at 3,200', put on spikes at 3,800' for traction. No need for snowshoes, just spikes worked perfectly all the way to the summit.
No views at the summit, took some photos and quickly went down the mountain before sunset.


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MMMMMMmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!! I made these last week and there are none left. I didn't eat them all by myself… but I did supersede my weekly calorie quotient that's for sure!!
I found this recipe on the Nigella website and the name captured me straight away. You can find it here: Recipe
I used frozen raspberries but let them defrost first just by sitting out on a plate but I strongly recommend soaking up most of the juices first as you'll end up with runny batter.
I couldn't stop tasting as I was going. This is definitely a recipe where you could lick the entire bowl.
My husband usually only eats the top of cupcakes but he ate the entire thing so I know I'm on to a winner here!
I even gave some to Miss 1 and it was gone in seconds. (But if anyone knows my little Miss 1 they know that anything she puts in her mouth will be gone in seconds. 😉 )
Will definitely make these again! I think next time I'll whip the ganache. It was actually my first time ever making it so when I piped it onto the cupcakes it was a bit heavy. I have also never piped before so they ended up looking like little white dog turds on top but they tasted fantastic!


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From George Washington to Jabez Bowen, 16 August 1781
Head Quarters Dobbs's Ferry 16th Augt 1781.
I am persuaded you will excuse the liberty I am about to take, when I assure you that the execution of the business which I shall wish you to undertake is of the utmost importance. It is to ship and put under the Convoy of the Count de Barras all the public salted provision at Providence and thirty Hhds of Rum if so many should be left—The Vessels must go prepared for a Voyage of perhaps a Fortnight or three Weeks and if they cannot be procured upon the Credit of the State (which I must again entreat to be pledged upon this occasion) I hope that measures will be taken by Government to procure them by impress. A disappointment in the provision may frustrate an enterprise of as much importance to these States as has perhaps been ever undertaken. I am in hopes the business may be accomplished before the sailing of Mr de Barras, if it should not, the Vessels must not be risqued without Convoy; but I trust that every exertion will be used to have them ready. I have the honor to be, with Respect and Esteem Sir Yr most obt servt.
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A local man faces several charges after assaulting his mother and grandmother at his Emmons Street home on Friday, authorities said.
A local man faces several charges after assaulting his mother and grandmother at his Emmons Street home on Friday, authorities said.
Richard Desimone, 43, of 50 Emmons St., Milford, was arraigned yesterday in Milford District Court on two counts of assault and battery on a person over age 60 resulting in injury and one count of intimidating a witness, according to court documents.
Judge Robert Calagione ordered him held on $10,000 cash bail. He also ordered Desimone to undergo drug and alcohol screening.
Police responded to call at Desimone's home around 3 p.m. Friday. His mother was at the home and told officers that she had tried to call police because Desimone was on drugs, authorities said.
Desimone then shoved his grandmother and grabbed his mother by the arms "and pinned her against the chair and tried to stop her from calling the police," according to the report.
Both women refused medical attention.
Police sought a court-issued summons for Desimone, who had fled the home. Police arrested him at his home early Saturday morning.
Desimone was also wanted on a Framingham District Court warrant stemming from an October 2010 incident, according to court records.
Desimone was held for transfer to Framingham District Court, but court documents do not indicate when.
The mother said Desimone is "lost on drugs" and she wants him committed to a substance abuse treatment facility, said Assistant District Attorney Robert Shea.
Desimone's mother told Shea that Desimone has spent $10,000 on drugs over the past few months.
David Schulman, who represented Desimone at the arraignment, said Desimone is on medication due to disability from an on-the-job injury as a Newton firefighter but does not have an independent drug problem.
Schulman also said Desimone denies touching anyone.
He is due back in court on June 25.
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On May 7 the Butterflies & Blooms exhibit opened at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. I love having a membership to the Conservatory, especially since I got it for half price from a Living Social deal. I never tire of looking at and photographing this beautiful building against a gorgeous San Francisco blue sky. Such a California image!
The butterflies are abundant and fascinating in the back exhibit room, and very cooperative in having their picture taken, although the humidity in the building presents a challenge to the lenses of regular cameras.
I created this page for the "1 Kit 5 or More Ways" at Oscraps, using the beautiful All Scrunched Up kit by the talented Paula Kesselring.
The butterflies here are zebra longwings.


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6 Meditation methods
Two simple and effective methods that you can use when you meditate are watching the breath and focusing on an object.
As you watch these two videos, give each method a try. Take your time, and watch them as many times as you like.
So how can we actually transform the mind through meditation?
Well, it doesn't work if you try to force it. Instead, the most effective way to train your mind is by making friends with your mind.
Just as you can't expect to make friends with someone by arguing with them, you can't make friends with your mind by struggling against your thoughts and emotions, suppressing them, or trying to make them go away.
But it also doesn't work to surrender to your mind, by following it blindly and believing whatever it tells you.
The best way to make friends with your mind is to know what your mind loves.
What the conceptual mind loves more than anything is having something to do. It loves being very active all the time.
In fact, if the conceptual mind doesn't have something to keep it busy, then it can create a lot of trouble.
So in the beginning, you need to start by giving your conceptual mind a job—and that job is meditation.
Win-win situation
If your mind is actively engaged in meditation practice, then it's a win-win situation. Your conceptual mind is happy because it is busy, and you are happy because you are now in charge of your own mind.
And, you are no longer dominated by your mind, simply believing whatever your thoughts and emotions tell you.
You become free of your endless fixation on thoughts and emotions, and free of your conceptual mind.
Any questions?
If you want to ask any questions, or share your experiences and insights, you can visit our forum at any time
Now move on to step 7: key points to remember
7 Key points to remember
In these videos, Sogyal Rinpoche reminds us that meditation is really very simple, and Mingyur Rinpoche gives some important advice for beginners.
Here's a recap of some of the key things to keep in mind when you start a meditation session.
• Back straight
• Hands on knees or in your lap
• Shoulders spread
• Chin slightly lowered
• Mouth slightly open
• Eyes open, gazing slightly downward
Sit comfortably—body still, breathing naturally, mind at peace
Let thoughts and emotions come and go, without trying to hold on to them
There's no need for running commentary or analysis
Rest your attention lightly on the outbreath, or the object you're looking at
When distracted, simply come back to the breath or the object
Relax—don't be too tense, and don't judge yourself
Just be...
• mindful of the breath or object
• aware of whether you're distracted
• and stay open and spacious.
How long for?
We recommend that you meditate for at least 15 minutes each day.
Of course, if you want to sit for longer, or more than once a day, that's absolutely fine.
The main thing is to find a routine that works for you.
Mental Attitude
When practising meditation, all you need to do is let go and relax.
Just rest, open, in the present moment, simply allowing whatever arises to rise.
Whatever thoughts, emotions or sensations come up, you don't have to block them. But neither do you have to follow them. Simply allow yourself to be aware of them.
When you remain in this awareness, then you realize that you are much bigger than your thoughts, emotions and perceptions.
You don't have to be afraid of your thoughts any more. Thoughts are not you. Emotions are not you. You become free of them, as you discover the confidence of your true nature.
So, do not follow after thoughts and emotions, but merely be aware of everything that passes through your awareness, as it is.
What we are doing is resting our mind in its natural awareness, completely unaffected by whatever arises.
Any questions?
If you want to ask any questions, or share your experiences and insights, you can visit our forum at any time
Now move on to step 8: what meditation is not
9 Guided meditation
Now that you're familiar with the basic meditation posture, as well as the methods of watching the breath and focusing on an object, here's a simple guided meditation that you can follow.
You can listen to this as many times as you want, and if you find it helpful, you can use it as part of your daily meditation practice.
|The Posture
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|Watching the Breath
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|Watching an Object
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To download the file right click (control click on a Mac) the green arrows
Any questions?
If you want to ask any questions, or share your experiences and insights, you can visit our forum at any time
Now move on to the final step: meditation in everyday life
What meditation really is
The Tibetan teacher Mingyur Rinpoche explains that meditation is the best way to train our 'crazy monkey mind'.


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Here's my song of the month! I know I haven't posted my favourites for the past couple of months…but I still hope I can make up for it, by sharing with you the latest song I'm finding pretty epic right now.
I've become a new fan of 'Two Steps From Hell', their songs are all I listen to now…I wish you all a seriously EPIC life


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JUST a stone's throw from where I live is a huge mosque with golden minarets and a dome. When the sun hits at the right spot, the minarets seem to glow and sparkle like diamonds.
On Fridays, when the imam calls for the Solat Jumaat (Friday prayer), hundreds of men, women and children congregate at the mosque to perform their prayers.
The neighbourhood takes on a lively air, thanks to the cars parked along the roads in front of the houses. The more courteous of the lot will ring our doorbell and ask if it's okay to park their cars at the front, by our porch, as they don't block our driveway.
While some neighbourhoods put out traffic cones to prevent drivers from parking in front of their houses in my neighbourhood, we look out for each other — we want them to pray peacefully without worrying about their cars.
Traffic aside, surrounding the mosque are various stalls selling rice and dishes. My favourite is the nasi lauk with its spicy and aromatic kuah (gravy).
I have always been curious to know what actually transpires inside a mosque; how the men pray and, most importantly, what is it like to be in a mosque. What little knowledge I have about mosques are mostly from books and the TV.
I have been living in Malaysia for most of my life but I have to admit that I've never stepped inside a mosque compound, let alone wander along its corridors.
Recently, I was invited to visit one of Malaysia's well-known mosques, the Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory Mosque), better known as Masjid Wilayah.
On the day of my visit, I wore a modest attire — I covered my head using a scarf, and wore long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and covered shoes.
The drive to Masjid Wilayah in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (Jalan Duta), Kuala Lumpur took about a half hour from home. As it was late morning, the traffic was fairly smooth. I parked further away from the mosque as I was informed by colleagues that the area can get very congested, especially on Fridays. After parking I met up with my photographer.
"Ah, there you are!", said a gentleman in his 50s as my photographer Nik and I busied ourselves checking out the mosque's intricate architecture. The gentleman introduced himself as Ustaz Wan Ahmad, a former financial engineer at a foreign bank.
Now retired, Ahmad is among 100 volunteers who give guided tours of the mosque to tourists and visitors. "I worked in a foreign bank that's why I can speak English which is an advantage to my work here. We get lots of tourists from all over the world," he says before flashing us a nearly toothless grin.
Ahmad walks with the aid of a walking stick that was fashioned out of a steel golf club. It's amazing to see him speak so animatedly about his religion. "It's sad to see so many misinformed people liken Islam to terrorism. It is not. Islam is a beautiful religion which teaches moderation and respect for one another. Islam is not just for the Malays or the Arabs. It's for everyone," he says as we begin our 30-minute tour.
I am taken aback by Ahmad's straightforward nature but I just nod at his remarks. After all, what he says is true. People tend to fear things they don't know or don't understand. I appreciate Ahmad's frankness and open-mindedness.
Ahmad and his team of volunteers aim to change people's perception by opening the mosque's doors to those keen on learning about Islam.
He says there are two types of people who visit the mosque, which was built in 1998 and completed two years later. "About 90 per cent are seeking spiritual guidance while the rest are curious about the mosque and the teachings of Islam." Last year, the mosque played host to about 9,000 visitors from all over the world including Korea (the highest), followed by China, France, Malaysia, the United States, Spain, Australia and Japan.
Ahmad says that in the old days, mosques served as a place for people to congregate to discuss world affairs or for travel-weary visitors seeking a place to stay. "This is why you can see people sleeping within the mosque compound. It's free and open to everyone," he says.
Outside or inside, I can't get enough of the beautiful architecture, surrounded by hills and a water fountain. Dubbed Mosque in a Garden, Masjid Wilayah is one of Malaysia's largest and most modern of mosques with its mix of Islamic designs and architectural influences from Turkey, India, Iran and Morocco — all in perfect harmony.
The cool verandahs lining the courtyard are influenced by Moroccan architecture and its archways and wide open spaces. Like a child I am fascinated by all the things I see in the mosque. Just then Ahmad invites me to the main area — The Musallah, an open space mainly used for praying which is free of furnishing.
I ask if it's okay for a woman to walk into the and Musallah Ahmad gives a hearty laugh. "Of course, as long as you're dressed appropriately and are respectful," he says. "This is why Islam is such an open religion. Islam welcomes anyone who wants to learn about the religion."
As I observe a man praying at the far corner of the mosque, Ahmad tells me to close my eyes for a minute and just take in the environment. It surprises me that despite the traffic outside, all I can hear inside the Musallah is the silent whispery sound of the man praying. It is quiet and very peaceful... almost reminding me of the time just before dawn. The time when a man prays, as Ahmad says, is the most personal one.
The prayer hall, which can house 17,000 people at a time, has significant Islamic designs and features. The mehrab (a semi-circular wall that indicates the direction of Mecca or qibla) has inlays of semi-precious stones embedded into carved marble. It was skillfully crafted by the descendants of artisans who built the Taj Mahal.
As I look up, I am mesmerised by the turquoise-glazed tiles which cover all 22 domes. Inspired by the Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul and the Masjid Imam of Isfahan; the overall design, when viewed from below, has a very humbling effect.
Then I take the elevator up to the fourth floor which is where the women pray. No different than the prayer hall below, the women's prayer hall is equipped with a changing room. Stacks of Al-Quran, Islam's holy scripture, are placed inside the changing room as well as on the chairs outside. Surrounding this area are intricate wood carvings of floral patterns.
On weekends, the mosque is transformed into a lively atmosphere. Couples come here to have their wedding photos taken. From the courtyard to the beautiful interior, the mosque makes a perfect backdrop for a photoshoot. Not only that, some even have their solemnisation ceremony done here, witnessed by family and friends.
At 1.30pm sharp, the head muezzin calls out for prayer. His voice, calm and assuring, can be heard over the loudspeakers surrounding the mosque. As men and women gather at the prayer hall, I make my way to the top floor where I sit and just take in the view.
My perception of the religion has changed and my visit has opened my eyes to things that I previously had little understanding of. Just keep an open mind and who knows, you may learn something new, like I did.
Do's and don'ts while visiting a mosque:
1. Dress appropriately. What might look good on you might not be comfortable for others. So remember to dress moderately.
2. The mosque is open from morning until night. You are welcome to stay and meet other Muslims and learn about the religion.
3. Do not walk or talk when someone is praying. If you must talk, please keep it to a minimum.
4. Remember to leave your shoes outside the mosque (on the rack provided). Wash your feet before going in.
5. Have a positive attitude and don't forget to greet everyone.


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"Fear is the foundation of most governments."
In 1776, John Adams of Massachusetts, fiery leader of the American Revolution and future U.S. president, was describing a tyrannical English king, but his words could be the official motto of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
As part of IRS enforcement by fear, every year about this time, the IRS begins grinding out a barrage of press releases under the "Dirty Dozen" heading, timed before the annual income tax filing date, April 15. A lazy, unquestioning "news" media reprints this stuff as truth. (Google news listed 107 articles on February 3, 2015).
Again this year for the fifth time the IRS headlines "Hiding Income Offshore" as one of its "Dirty Dozen Tax Scams." Although the IRS magnanimously allows "there are legitimate reasons for maintaining financial accounts abroad," we know the truth: the IRS grab for taxes is to justify excessive government spending, a nonexistent budget and an ugly deficit.
But global investing isn't about shirking your tax duty … it's about diversifying your resources through offshore asset protection.
Any of the 27,000 members of The Sovereign Society, or the 326,000 who receive our Sovereign Investor Daily, knows full well the obligation to report offshore accounts and pay taxes, because we issue constant reminders.
This annual scare campaign is needed because the IRS policy requires frightening U.S. taxpayers into paying up. Intimidating tax cheats into turning themselves in is much more cost effective than dragging people through the courts. The U.S. Department of Justice lacks the personnel to pursue thousands of tax cases each year and in a criminal prosecution the IRS must prove to a jury that the accused taxpayer knowingly and willfully failed to pay taxes.
Long Running Numbers Game
To back up the fear factor, for years the IRS has played a bogus numbers game that also goes unchallenged by news media.
According to the worthy public servants at the IRS, recent stepped-up enforcement has pushed more than 50,000 Americans into the IRS offshore voluntary disclosure program, making back payments of over $7 billion!
Wow! We think that's good; if they owed it, they should pay it.
But before those numbers impress you, pause and consider that last year the U.S. government each day brought in about $5 billion of revenue, while spending $11 billion a day. We can wonder at what cost the IRS collected that $7 billion over several years, including the personal costs of liberty and financial privacy lost in the tangle of duplicate reporting requirements of FATCA, FBAR and income tax forms. The IRS itself estimates that Americans spend 6.1 billion hours a year complying with the tax code at an estimated cost of over $600 billion.
Bogus claims about "trillions offshore" in evaded taxes are part of a long running IRS "numbers game" aimed at alarming the public and scaring away Americans from offshore financial activity.
In 2000, then IRS Commissioner Charles O. Rossotti, claimed that 505,000 U.S. taxpayers were using offshore bank accounts to evade taxes. By 2002 the IRS upped that number to two million. The same Commissioner Rossotti in May 2001, seeking federal court subpoenas for offshore credit card records, claimed offshore tax evasion was costing the government $20 billion to $40 billion in 2000 alone!
That's a very far cry from current 2015 IRS claims of 50,000 Americans in the offshore voluntary disclosure program and collection of $7 billion owed.
Offshore Financial Freedom
The IRS wants you to keep your cash and assets in jeopardy in the U.S. where, unannounced, they can freeze and attach your accounts and implement confiscation by taxation.
Because Americans are taxed on their worldwide income, there is some tax deferral, but few tax savings offshore.
But there are very good and real reasons to "go offshore" — direct investment and diversification, higher returns, currency availabilities and selected banks that offer greater safety and security.
Most of all, "offshore" offers far greater asset protection by allowing you to escape the immediate jurisdiction of U.S. courts and the U.S. government, as well as lawsuits and claims. The Patriot Act killed privacy in America, but offshore laws guarantee much greater financial privacy.
Even the IRS is correct when it says "there are legitimate reasons for maintaining financial accounts abroad." We can tell you how and where.
Yours for liberty,
Bob Bauman JD
Chairman, Freedom Alliance


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Seminář UPSY: Hrabáček R.: Evolutionary Algorithms for Approximate Computing (cvičná obhajoba tezí disertační práce)
Computers or computer based systems play a crucial role in people's everyday lives, embedded systems can be found almost everywhere. More and more applications area able to tolerate inaccurate or incorrect computations to a certain extent due to imperfections of human senses, statistical data processing, noisy input data etc. At the same time, power efficiency is becoming increasingly important property of computing platforms, especially because of limited power supply capacity of embedded devices. Approximate computing, an emerging paradigm, takes advantage of relaxed functionality requirements to make computer systems more efficient in terms of energy consumption, computing speed or complexity.


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I have lived in the Boise area off and on all my life, with a final return 20 years ago. I originally hail from California, but love calling the Boise Valley home. My background includes marketing and administration with Idaho First National Bank in Boise and in Oregon, Korn Ferry International Executive Search Co, and Wal-Mart in corporate relations & risk management. I've also worked several years in the retail industry and most recently helped with the management of a local art gallery.
My passion is bringing people and businesses together by networking and sharing ideas as to how to "grow" their personal business. I look forward to serving the Eagle community as Executive Director.
A Fruitland, Idaho native, Jason has a strong connection with his home state and a superior level of communication for today's fast paced real estate industry. Jason values the relationships he has with his clients, always utilizing his out of the box thinking and innovative ideas to make him a valuable partner. Prior to joining Nextitle, Jason gained extensive experience and industry knowledge as a licensed real estate agent that included over 16 years of experience in sales, construction management and mortgage lending. Jason is also actively involved in the Real Estate Community which includes leadership roles with the BCA and Eagle Chamber along with membership roles in BOMA, CREW and the AGC where he plans to make a difference as well.
I grew up in Blythe, California swimming in the Colorado River. After High School I enlisted in the United States Air Force and received my honourable discharge after 6 years of service. After the Air Force I decided to follow in my father's footsteps and become a Chiropractor. I did my undergraduate work in Los Angeles and my graduate studies at Life Chiropractic College West, where I met my beautiful wife, in the Bay Area. After graduation I worked in my father's practice in Blythe for a few years before my wife and I decided to move our family to Eagle, Idaho.
We opened up White Pine Chiropractic in 2017. My wife, four kids and I all absolutely love it here in Eagle. God picked the perfect place for our family to work and live. Since moving here to Eagle I have joined the Eagle Chamber of Commerce, where I am an Ambassador and on the Board of Directors, joined the Idaho Association of Chiropractic Physicians (IACP), was voted 2017 Rising Star by my colleges in the IACP, and have been appointed as the Idaho State Representative for the International Chiropractors Association. It is my goal at White Pine Chiropractic to help you live a happy healthy life, without drugs or surgery. I am looking forward to the City of Eagle's bright growing future and the Eagle Chamber of Commerce's role in that growth.
As a representative of Mountain West Bank, I have been a member of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce since 2006. I was on the Ambassador committee for a number of years, serving as chair for 2 years. I have served on the Board of Directors since 2012. As a member of the Eagle Chamber, I have participated in and sponsored many Community events including Business After Hours, Luncheons, Food & Wine Festival, Eagle Fun Days, and Country Christmas.
I have been in banking since 2001 and love working with our clients and the community. At Mountain West Bank, I have the opportunity to work with my clients in all aspects of their banking needs from checking, savings, competitive consumer and commercial loans, credit cards and merchant services. Before starting my banking career I was involved in the construction and interior design industries, which has been an advantage in banking like businesses.
I have served on the boards of The Family Advocate Program, National Association of Residential Property Managers and the Eagle Kiwanis.
I have one daughter and four amazing grandchildren. I enjoy time outdoors with my dog, Sassy and love golf, running and volunteering my time.
I call Eagle my forever home. My husband Walter and I have lived here since 2002. I could not think of another Community I'd rather live in. I have been with the Eagle Chamber of Commerce since 2007. I loved the experience as a Chamber Ambassador and now feel blessed to be part of the Board of Directors. My passion is in my community, friends and our Veterans .
My forever job is with Edward Jones, located here in Eagle. We work together with our clients on helping them achieve and protect their financial goals for a comfortable retirement.
I currently serve on the Board of the Boise Veterans Day Parade committee as Vice-Chair. Our mission is to recognize the sacrifices and honor the services of all Armed Forces and to heighten Community understanding to appreciate the value of our military to the nation.
For fun, my husband and I enjoy music, theater, picnicking, walking our fabulous Greenbelt and biking. Most of all, we love our amazing four-legged children, Ringo and Daisy.
Greetings! I'm Shawn and I have lived in Eagle for over fifteen years. I graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Public Administration and City Planning. Since I have been in Idaho, I have worked in all aspects of the local development industry, including County Government, Civil Engineering and Surveying, Land Use Law, Property Management, and as owner of a successful Land Use Entitlement business (SLN Planning).
In addition to my experience as a Land Use Planning Consultant, I am active in the local real estate market, owning and managing several commercial and residential properties in Eagle. I have been involved in construction and development for the majority of my life, including growing and working with a father that was a plumbing contractor, serving as a construction superintendant for an apartment developer, and remodeling some of my own buildings in downtown Eagle. I am a past HOA Board Member, and I currently sit on several volunteer Boards and Commissions including the Eagle Chamber of Commerce and the Eagle Historic Preservation Commission.
I am extremely passionate about the City of Eagle, both its history and its future. I believe that the success of our community starts with our downtown businesses, and I work hard making sure that my decisions and actions, whether they are with clients or with my own properties, have a direct and positive effect on the Community as a whole.
My wife, Lesley and I, along with our three children currently live in the Brookwood Community. Among my many interests are music, professional sports, camping, fly fishing, snow and water sports and the restoration of my 1966 Convertible Mustang.
My husband Jim and I have 4 fabulous kids who have been in the Eagle schools since we transplanted from Arizona 11 years ago. I'm a graduate of Arizona State University (GO DEVILS!) and spent 16 years in corporate Marketing. Now I'm a Personal/Business Banker and Associate Mortgage Loan Officer for Washington Trust Bank. My passion is connecting people for success – business owners to each other; non-profits to potential donors; individuals to others. Our spheres of influence are very powerful tools! It's this passion that compelled me to join the Eagle Chamber Ambassador Committee in 2013 and the Board of Director's in 2016.
The Eagle Chamber of Commerce has several regular committees as well as special event committees for each of our Annual Events. All Eagle Chamber of Commerce Members are welcome to join these committees or attend the meetings.
The Ambassador Committee typically meets the last Tuesday of each month from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at various Eagle businesses. The Ambassador Committee organizes the monthly Eagle After Hours and Eagle Eye Openers events, as well as welcoming new members and other community events.
For more information, please contact the Eagle Chamber at (208) 939-4222 or visit the Eagle Chamber events calendar.


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Things that the council is responsible for
- removal of tree stumps alongside public roads, unless left in place for safety reasons
- repairing damage to roads caused by tree roots surfacing
- protecting council-owned trees using Tree Preservation Orders (link to page under Built Conservation)
- sweeping and cleaning the streets to prevent falling leaves and fruit causing a nuisance
- carrying out a 24-hour tree management emergency service if it's causing a hazard
- safety surveys and inspections of roadside trees on a regular basis
- the removal of nuisances, such as publicly-owned trees interfering with buildings
- the removal of dying or dangerous trees
- tree limbs which cause an obstruction to road signs, traffic lights, etc.
- asking land owners to trim back private trees or hedges if they cause an obstruction to public roads or pavements
Things that the council isn't responsible for
- cutting back trees or hedges on private land
- pruning or removing trees in relation to minor matters – such as light obstruction, TV reception, improving a view or to allow easier access to driveways
- attending to minor nuisances, such as sticky sap, honeydew, birds' nests, leaf fall or the dropping of fruit or flowers
- removing roots unless it's proven that they're causing damage to drains or structures
- removing limbs or debris from trees growing on private land. If it causes an obstruction on the road, we'll charge the owner for the work
If you believe a publicly-owned tree is causing damage to your property:
- contact your insurer for an independent expert's report
- for a compensation claim to be successful, you must provide evidence of the cause of the alleged damage
Reporting problems with trees
Report a problem with a tree on the road
Concern about overhanging branches
Tree planting and adoption
Due to budget restrictions, we can't always replace felled trees. However, anybody that wishes to plant a tree in the verge outside their property can now 'adopt' a tree.


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Written by Janet Fulton, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How were the physical activity objectives developed?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in partnership with the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition worked with a team of federal agency representatives to formulate the objectives for the physical activity topic area. The availability of recent and ongoing nationally-representative data were a necessary requirement for inclusion of an objective; public comments provided further guidance for the final objectives. The Healthy People 2020 default method (10% relative beneficial change) was most commonly used to set the target for each objective.
What's new for Healthy People 2020?
The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provided an evidence-based framework by which the Healthy People 2020 physical activity behavioral objectives were revised. For adults and youth, objectives PA-2 and PA-3 are now consistent with the Guidelines. Because aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities are BOTH required to fully meet the Guidelines, sub-objectives for youth and adults that combine aerobic and muscle-strenghtening activities are now included.
School-based physical activity is reflected in modified objectives for physical education (PA-4 and PA-5) and in two new objectives for elementary school recess (PA-6 and PA-7). More than 60% of pre-school
children attend child care. Therefore, enacting policies that require physical activity in the child care setting (PA-9) is a strategy to modify the physical activity environment for children. Given the ubiquitous role screen time plays in society, the modified objective for youth to reduce screen time through telelvision viewing and computer use (PA-8) is an increasingly important goal.
A new objective for Healthy People 2020 (PA-11) will monitor physician counseling about exercise. Given the recent emphasis on physician counseling about physical activity by the American College of Sports Medicine's Exercise is Medicine program, it is timely that physical activity guidance in the health care setting is tracked at the national level.
Where do we go from here?
With less than 20% of adults meeting the Guidelines for aerobic and muscle strengthening activities and a similarly low percentage of youth meeting the Guidelines for aerobic physical activities, a multidisciplinary approach is needed to facilitate improvements in recommended levels of physical activity.
The importance of having reliable, nationally-representative data sources to track the metrics associated with physical activity cannot be overstated. Important and novel topics were discussed by the Work Group, only to learn that a suitable data source was unavailable. For example, improving the environment for physical activity is a recommended strategy, although there is no acceptable national data source that tracks individual access to green spaces or parks. The same is true for physical activity in the work place. It is imperative to continue support of current Healthy People 2020 data sources and to support future collection of strategic priority topic areas for physical activity promotion.
It is our hope that as these Healthy People objectives disseminate across states and into the schools, businesses, and organizations that make up our communities, there will be an interest in working across sectors to affect real change in physical activity behaviors. The National Physical Activity Plan provides an excellent multi-sectoral framework along with strategies and specific tactics for action. Time and again the health benefits of physical activity have been well documented. Let's work together to move the dial on physical activity this decade!


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Craig ComiterUrologist
This text provides a comprehensive, state – of – the art review of this new and emerging field, as the number of men who suffer from post-prostatectomy incontinence increases by greater than 10,000 per year. How to evaluate and manage this devastating disorder has become a necessary part of nearly every urologic practice. This book serves a valuable resource for physicians with an interest in managing patients with post-prostatectomy incontinence. In addition, treatment includes algorithms and suggested office evaluation that will help guide conservative management that is appropriate for most patients. The text provides insight into the history of male incontinence surgery, as well as the current surgical techniques for the operative management of post-prostatectomy incontinence in those who fail conservative management. This text reviews current data regarding surgical outcomes for the most common and newly developed incontinence procedures, as well as step-by-step descriptions of the key surgical steps necessary for success. All chapters are written by world renowned experts in this field and include the most up to date clinical information.
Marijke C Ph Slieker-ten HovePhysiotherapist
This book is written specially for women to learn about their pelvic floor in an uncomplicated language. It helps readers to find their muscles and how to train. Furthermore it helps them to understand the options of different caregivers how to find them, what to expect and how to prepare on this consultation.
Patients with rare diseases, affecting less than 1 in 2000 persons, frequently experience delays or errors in diagnosis, sometimes with tragic consequences. Even after the diagnosis has been established, the quality of health care delivered is often poor. This book, which is both textbook and atlas, covers the full range of rare congenital genitourinary anomalies encountered in males and females, many of which have previously been described only in sporadic case reports. In the case of the more established anomalies, variants are presented. For each anomaly, information is provided on incidence, similar cases, clinical presentation, diagnosis, possible management and outcome. Informative supporting illustrations are presented for each anomaly, and the book will serve as an excellent reference for all pediatricians, urologists and surgeons who are responsible for the care of such patients.
Carlos Levi D'AnconaUrologist
I am very pleased to introduce this textbook on urodynamics entitled Urodynamic Evaluation and Its Clinical Application. This is a complete review of the field and will answer many of the questions that the reader may have regarding many aspects of lower urinary tract dysfunction in men, women, and children.
The book is well organized in the approach. The basic aspects are reviewed in the chapters covering physiology and pharmacology. Auxiliary methods of evaluation including pad tests, voiding diary, postvoid residual, and imaging are then discussed. All of the different urodynamic tests, from basic to advanced, are then presented. Non-invasive urodynamics are reviewed and quality control in testing are addressed in separate chapters. Readers are then given information on how to build a UrodynamicLaboratory.
Clinical problems in which Urodynamics have been applied are covered in detail. The impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life is presented. Problems in childhood such as enuresis, myelomeningocele, infravesical obstruction are reviewed. Neurological disorders and sexuality are discussed. Common disorders in adults such as BPO, postprostatectomy incontinence, OAB and current treatment modalities are examined. Female urologic disorders including stress incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and outlet obstruction are brought into focus. The challenging topic of Incontinence in the Elderly is presented in the final chapter.
This is the 4th edition of the book and the Editor, Carlos Arturo Levi D'Ancona should be congratulated for bringing together such a talented array of authors who have addressed these clinically relevant topics.
Sender HerschornUrologist
Derek J GriffithsUrodynamicist
The aim of this concise introduction to urodynamics is to describe the extent to which clinical observations can be accounted for by simple mechanical concepts, in order to enable medical physicists and bioengineers to interpret their observations of complex pressures and flows in the bladder and urethra. The peculiarities of flow in highly distensible tubes are described, and an explanation of the mechanical behaviour of smooth muscle is given. A prior medical or physiological knowledge is not assumed.
"ICS is extremely grateful for the opportunity to republish this seminal work by Dr. Derek Griffiths, one of 'the greats' in the field. This textbook remains an essential resource for those with either a clinical or research interest in hydrodynamics of the lower urinary tract and multi-channel, pressure subtracted cystometry which was used by many senior ICS members during their training."
Adrian Stuart WaggGeriatrician


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Grimes County
As of the 2000 Census,[9] there were 23,552 people, 7,753 households, and 5,628 families residing in the county. The population density was 30 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 9,490 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 71.79% White, 19.96% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 5.93% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. 16.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Christianity is the number one religion in the county and Hinduism is the second.[10]
There were 7,753 households out of which 34.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were married couples living together, 12.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 23.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 117.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,280, and the median income for a family was $38,008. Males had a median income of $30,138 versus $21,747 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,368. About 13.80% of families and 16.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.40% of those under age 18 and 18.10% of those age 65 or over.
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Posted by: Brett
In an attempt to steal the spotlight at MWC 2013 today, Samsung began distributing both paper invites (at MWC) and email invites to their first Unpacked event which the company will be holding on March 14th in New York. The invite reads "Ready 4 the show" as well as "Come and meet the next Galaxy".
A Samsung representative told Reuters that "it will be the first U.S. launch of Samsung's flagship Galaxy smartphone in three years". JK Shin, Samsung's Mobile Head, told Edaily that the company was forced to move the event location to the States after being "bombarded with requests" from US carriers. The Galaxy S IV is expected to launch with a 5-inch 1080p display, either a quad- or octo-core processor with 2GB of RAM, and a 13 megapixel camera.
Source: Engadget, The Verge, e. daily, via Reuters


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2 Way Radio Repeaters
What are 2 way radio repeaters?
In order to increase a coverage area than you would receive with standard radio to radio communications, you will need to implement a repeater into your system, or even a series of linked repeaters. SFL Mobile Radio on planning your system will advise you if a repeater may be required, however, options include:
Have a look at our range of repeater equipment available to hire:
Digital / Analogue Motorola DR3000 Repeater
By far SFL's most common repeater with over 200 in our hire stock, when this kit is deployed it will offer undisturbed service throughout the hire.
The DR 3000 repeater is a continuous-duty unit that supports two simultaneous voice or data paths in digital TDMA mode. It mounts easily in wall or rack systems.
This repeater is part of the MOTOTRBO series, delivering increased capacity and spectrum efficiency, integrated data communications and enhanced voice communications through a complete solution.
This repeater can be used in analogue mode for analogue 2 way radio systems.
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Icom IC-FR3100 / 4100. VHF / UHF Analogue Repeater
A fantastic performing analogue repeater, the IC-FR3100/FR4100 repeater series is compact in design. This sophisticated radio product will instantaneously retransmit received audio without any noticeable delay and extend the operating range of a radio scheme even further. Designed to enhance coverage of a two-way radio system, the IC-FR3100/F4100 can be added to an existing radio system.
Two versions are available, IC-FR3100 for VHF, for wide area or the IC-FR4100 UHF version for on site systems. Incorporating a large heat sink, cooling fan and high performance power amplifier, the repeater provides a stable 25W of output power allowing a radio scheme to be boosted beyond the range of normal Private Mobile Radio (PMR) networks.
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Motorola SLR5500 Slimline High Power Repeater
The 2015 is a new addition to the SFL Hire Fleet further enhancing our already 'state-of-the-art' fleet. MOTOTRBO SLR 5500 Series repeater delivers high performance, high reliability two-way radio service with all the latest digital technology. It integrates voice and data seamlessly, offering advanced but easy to use features, engineered with low power consumption for a low cost of ownership.
The repeater supports Digital Conventional, IP Site Connect, Capacity Plus, Linked Capacity Plus, Connect Plus, mixed mode Digital/Analogue and also Analogue Conventional and MPT 1327 systems. The IP interface allows you to build applications and consoles directly into your system. The repeater has been validated through Motorola's Accelerated Life Testing Program and meets stringent quality criteria.
The SLR 5500 marks the next generation of Motorola repeaters with 10 times more processing power, 15 times more memory, 12 times more storage, creating the provision for future expansion. The repeater is easy to service with field replaceable power amplifier, modems and power supplies that can all be replaced individually and with the SLR 5500's internal self-test capability you can be assured the service was successful. Motorola have improved the power efficiency of repeaters with the SLR 5500 consuming 40% less power than the previous model in standby mode and 15% less power in operational mode and it is made from environmentally friendly materials.
Peli Case Transportable Digital Repeater
SFL Mobile Radio has developed our Peli case digital repeater as a rapid deployment system. Available in VHF or UHF variant, and comes complete with Duplexer, and battery back-up.
The repeater has been constructed within a Peli Case which has a IP67 rating to help protect in harsh operating environments.
Ideal for rapid deployment of a radio system as an 'all in one' solution. The Peli case has been used for many short term and long term applications such as weekend events, off-shore windfarms, oil rigs and tunnelling projects where several repeaters are linked.Download Specification
Repeater Antenna Options
The repeater infrastructure is only ever as good as the antenna that is attached to it.
For this reason SFL will carry out a site survey in order to determine the optimum antenna assembly that will offer sufficient coverage for your requirements alongside maintaining Ofcom parameters.
Antennae are available in many shapes, forms and frequency bandwidths, hence the importance that the antenna selection is correct.
As antennae manufacturers ourselves with Sure Antennas, we certainly
have the in-house expertise in order to design your radio infrastructure.
For temporary mast solutions we have telescopic masts up to 30m in height available and even trailer masts which can be self supporting and erected in no time up to 12m in height.
Our mast solutions can be hired from 1 day to 1 year. Please contact our sales team for further information.


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CPRA Rodeo Starts with Barrel Race
The Lee County Texas Stars 4-H has teamed up with Diamond Cross Rodeo Company to bring the 5th Annual CPRA rodeo to the Lexington Homecoming event lineup. The Lee County Texas Stars club is the local 4-H horse club and youth drill team with riders from the surrounding counties. Diamond Cross Rodeo Company is owned by Lexington's own Wesley McManus.
The non-stop action will include bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer dogging, calf roping, team roping, tie-down roping, women's breakaway roping, barrel racing and kids' mutton busting. This fun filled rodeo features two performances: Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th; both nights starting at 7:30pm. Wednesday, May 3rd there will be a 4D barrel race starting at 7:30pm. Slack runs on Thursday, May 4th starting at 7:30pm.
Concessions will be available at the arena Thursday thru Saturday night. Tickets are $10 per person, children ages 6 to 12 are $5, and children ages 5 and under free. Come out, enjoy a true small town rodeo, and support the youth of Lee County.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lee County Texas Stars 4-H Horse Club, the only 4-H drill team in Lee or surrounding counties. The members of the drill team are youth from Lee, Milam, Travis, and Bastrop Counties. The funds will be used to continue improvements to their home arena, The Memorial American Legion Rodeo Arena in Lexington; and to support the group at the District and State 4-H Horse shows this summer. For more information about the club and the rodeo, please visit: www.LeeCountyTexasStars.org.


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If you need to schedule Pre-Admissions Teaching (PAT) including anesthesia evaluation for an outpatient procedure, please call 440-415-0184.
It's known by a variety of names; general anesthesia, "twilight sleep," MAC, regional, local anesthesia, numbing, conscious sedation—but what does it all mean to the patient?
Anesthesia is commonly described as various methods of blocking sensation to a body part, or to induce a lack of consciousness so a procedure can be performed for the patient without pain. There are, however, various levels of anesthesia, and the type of procedure often dictates the best method for the patient. Patient characteristics also have a major impact in the choices available for anesthesia during a procedure as well. This is why anesthesia is a department in itself at medical facilities. Anesthesiologists are MDs who have gone on for further education in the specialized science of anesthesiology. Anesthetists are medical personnel other than MDs who have completed education and been certified in anesthesiology.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has defined four levels of sedation;
As anesthesia moves through the four levels, from minimal to general, the patient is less easily roused and more able to tolerate procedures that may have a higher threshold of pain. Patients are able to respond to verbal commands for the first three levels of sedation—although during deep sedation, the patient may need to be repeatedly or assertively stimulated to do so. At the fourth level, general anesthesia, the patient is totally unconscious and not even a painful stimulation will rouse him/her. Also, as anesthesia levels increase, they are accompanied by a decrease in normal respiration, heart function and blood pressure. A patient's request to the anesthesiologist during PAT to "just knock me out for the procedure" may be met with several questions as to why the patient prefers that choice—and other, more viable options may be presented. Anesthesia considerations are unique for each and every patient.
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SUBJECT: Verification of Veterans' Benefits
DISTRIBUTION: County Directors of Social Services
Medicaid Supervisors
Medicaid Eligibility Staff
Change Notice 17-12 announced that effective November 1, 2012 the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs would no longer verify veterans' benefits. Counties were instructed to verify benefits through the United States Division of Veterans Affairs regional office in Winston-Salem. The Winston-Salem Regional Office has indicated that they will not verify veterans' benefits and such requests must be sent to the Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Insurance Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
To verify veterans' benefits, fax the revised DMA-5027 (attachment a1) to United States Division of Veterans Affairs, Philadelphia Regional Office and Insurance Center, fax number (215) 381-3191, attention Gary Hodge. Caseworkers must provide their name, a direct phone number and a fax number for return of the form. In addition to faxing the DMA-5027 to USDVA, ask the applicant/beneficiary for the latest VA award letter.
When the DMA-5027 has not been returned within the 45/90 day processing period, the award letter can be used to verify the gross benefit amount (the award letter will not contain a break down of the benefit components). If the applicant/beneficiary has not provided the award letter, accept the applicant/beneficiary's statement regarding the benefit amount. If the verification is returned after an ABD case has been authorized and indicates a different benefit amount, react to the change.
This policy is effective immediately. Apply these procedures to applications and redeterminations presently in process as well as those taken or due after the date of this letter.
If you have any questions regarding this material, please contact your Medicaid Program Representative.
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(This material was researched and written by William Appel, Policy Consultant, Medicaid Eligibility Unit)
For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office.