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I screamed silently as I pinched the roll of fat on my tummy. I was sure I'd gone up a dress size in the past week. My shirt was tight, the button of my jeans were digging into my waist and I was struggling with each breath. I could have sworn I fit into this outfit a week ago!
I ran downstairs to my parents crying as I jumped into my mum's arms. 'Darling, what's the matter?' I could feel my parents staring at each other horrified.
'I'm fat!' I wailed.
My mum laughed softly and raised my tear-stained face to look at her, 'Don't be silly, hun. You're not fat. You need to gain some weight even. You're too thin.'
I rolled my eyes at her and looked at my father instead. He was trying to stifle a smile and failing abysmally. Ugh! I stamped my feet. What did they know? They hadn't seen what Demi Levato had to go through with her weight problem. How Miley Cyrus dropped like how many dress sizes in how many weeks…they were blind.
I walked off shaking my head. They knew nothing and I was going on a diet. End of.
I started by eating only half of what was put on my plate. It was difficult to start with but I looked at my phone's wallpaper, Rooney Mara as the Girl in The Dragon Tattoo stared back at me. This gave me the determination to grit my teeth and continue.
I weighed myself a week later and gasped in disbelief. I'd gained 2kg! How? Why? I logged unto a pro-anorexic website and moaned to myself. No wonder I was a fat pig. I was overfeeding!
Time to up the ante. I stopped taking the bus to school. My parents didn't really notice that I was leaving earlier than usual because they were always rushing off to work. I would walk briskly to school with my deodorant in my bag just in case I sweated too much. I always did. I had no lunch at school and I had soup for supper. Always slipping the food to the dog surreptitiously.
In 2 weeks, one of the cool girls in school stopped me as I walked out of the cafeteria with an apple saying, 'God, Nnenna! Are you losing weight?'
I held those precious words close to my heart with a massive grin as I practically skipped back home. I used it as a crutch when my tummy yowled with hunger that night and I popped a cube of sugar into my mouth and forced myself to sleep. I chanted them like a mantra as I did my sit-ups the moment I woke up the next day. For the next month, dieting was my religion.
I took a deep breath and grabbed the pair of jeans that had given me problems before. I held my breath as I tried them on. Yes! They were loose. I did a little jig and ran downstairs to meet my parents.
'Notice anything different?' I asked giggling. They looked at me absently and replied, 'You've got make up on?'
'No!' I replied, exasperated. 'I've lost weight!'
'Oh,' my mother nodded quickly. 'Of course, darling. But you look as pretty as before. You don't need to lose anything, hun. I've told you this already.'
My heart plummeted as I went back to my room. I still looked the same. The cool girl in school was probably humouring me.
Weeks went by and I didn't even think of food. Soon I couldn't concentrate in school. I didn't have the strength. I ignored the looks other girls gave me as I trudged past them. I ignored how my parents looked increasingly worried.
Then one day, my mum called me to the living room and sat me down. My father looked equally disturbed. What was the problem? All I wanted to do was exercise then sleep.
'Nnenna, is there anything bothering you? Anything you want to tell me about?' My mum asked gently.
I was confused, what was she talking about? Had any teacher called to complain about my work? I had apologised for nodding off during classes, hadn't I?
My dad added just as gently, 'I've noticed that you've stopped taking breakfast and supper with us. Always running to your room. Are…is everything okay?'
'Everything's fine, dad. I've been eating breakfast. I eat when you guys have gone to work, you just don't notice. And I have supper too! With my friends before I come back.' I rolled my eyes and made to get up but my mum glared at me so I sat back down with a huff.
'It's just…we've noticed you're looking very…well, thin.' My dad blurted out.
I laughed somewhat bitterly at this, 'no dad, I'm not. I'm fat! I look the same as I've looked since I tried on those stupid jeans. I couldn't be skinny even if I fasted 24/7. You don't have to lie to me!'
My mum held back a sob as she shook her head frantically, 'No darling, you're not fat. You're thin. Too thin. You look unhealthy. Please, stop this nonsense. You're wasting away.'
I got up this time. I didn't need to listen to this. What did they know? I wasn't like Rooney Mara. Or Keira Knightley. Or Kate Moss. I was a whale!
'You guys don't know anything. You want me to eat?' I half-yelled, going to the kitchen counter and grabbing a muffin. 'Fine!' I stuffed it into my mouth. 'There, I've eaten,' I mumbled through a full mouth ignoring their aghast looks. I ran to my room and slammed the door locking it. Then I ran to the adjoining toilet and threw up everything.
What did my parents know?
From that day, I ate in front of them and smiled to myself as they studied me eat every last grain of rice or pasta. I smiled as I hurried to the school loo and made myself throw up every single time. Water with glucose became my best friend everytime I felt faint. Of course I was always tired. Fat people were lazy and always exhausted.
Then I fainted in school. I don't know what happened. The last thing I remember was getting up after a class then everything went black. Next thing, I was waking up attached to a drip. My parents were teary faced and sat next to my hospital bed still in their work clothes.
"What happened?' I croaked. I was so tired.
'Oh, Nnenna,' my mum cried as she cradled my head. My dad said nothing and just stroked my arm. 'Where did we go wrong?' I heard my mother ask herself.
What was going on? Why were they crying? Why was I in hospital? I was so confused.
The doctor came in and smiled at me gently, 'Miss Nnenna Ike, how are you? It was a very close one this morning, you know?'
'Close what?' I asked looking round frantically.
'You're anorexic, Nnenna!' My mum burst out ignoring the doctor shaking her head vigorously. My mum went on, 'You nearly died! You're so underweight, you nearly died!' She cried. She was shaking so much my dad pulled her away from me.
I wasn't anorexic! What a stupid lie. I had bingo wings. And cellulite! I must have said these out loud as my dad shook his head and pressed his fists to his eyes tightly. The doctor sat down and held my hand as she said, 'No, Miss Nnenna. That's your inner self, so self-hating, telling you all this. You're not fat. Your ribs are protruding. Your vertebrae and your hipbones are jutting out. You've got extra hair covering your skin.'
I barely heard my mum asking the doctor how an eleven year old could be anorexic. I didn't care. All I could think of was pretending to eat so I could get out of the hospital. I was going to be skinny even if it killed me.
And it did.
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CMS announces Medicare fraud and abuse initiative
Those who commit Medicare fraud and abuse are facing a new foe: better technology.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Friday a new initiative, effective July 1, that uses a predictive modeling technology used by credit card companies that can identify potentially fraudulent claims before they are paid. To implement this nationally, CMS has contracted with Northrop Grumman, which has partnered with National Government Services and Federal Network Systems. The initiative aims to replace CMS' current "pay and chase" fraud recovery operation.
According to CMS, Northrop Grumman uses algorithms and an analytical process that analyzes CMS claims by beneficiary, provider, service origin or other patterns to identify and send alerts of potential problems.
"Predictive modeling is a revolutionary new way to detect fraud and abuse, integrating effective and timely actions with protections and savings for Medicare and taxpayers," said Peter Budetti, M.D, J.D., director of CMS' Center for Program Integrity.

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Kitteh Puts on Bunny Mask
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Mimi, a cat, is getting ready for the Year of the Rabbit. While most cats would struggle against human-mandated costumes, she wants to put on her bunny hat!
via Urlesque
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I'll never trust another Asian cat video again.
It almost had me convinced. But it's being played backwards.
Year of the Rabbit IS Year of the Cat in Vietnam, I think...
Still funny, even though it's fake.
yea, reversed. Watch how the cat licks itself...


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Antenatal Clinic
The Antenatal Clinic aims to provide increased continuity of pregnancy care. Midwives are available at all hospital antenatal clinics.
Women with uncomplicated pregnancies will generally be seen by a midwife for all pregnancy care and she will refer you to a specialist clinic if any problems arise.
Contact the antenatal clinic on (02) 6174 7625 or fax 6244 3834 for all appointments.
We encourage all women attending the clinic to make their subsequent appointment while in the clinic.
Midwife only clinics
Midwife only clinics are available in the hospital antenatal clinic, and also in several community locations. This may also include visits with your GP.
Some women need to have pregnancy care through Canberra Hospital's Antenatal Clinic. For example, a pregnant women with diabetes will attend the clinic's Diabetes/Endocrine specialist clinic.
Antenatal Clinic / Gynaecology Clinic
Centenary Hospital for Women and Children
Level 2, Building 11
(off Gilmore Crescent)
Opening hours
8.30am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday
All antenatal clinics are staffed by a specialist obstetrician, an obstetric registrar, a resident medical officer and one to two midwives.
Contact the antenatal clinic on (02) 6174 7625 for all appointments or fax (02) 6244 3834.
Support Programs
'Step Ahead' Program - young parents support
This program provides pregnancy care by a known midwife, for women 21 years of age and under. This program includes outreach services at 'The Junction' & at Canberra College, education opportunities and social work support. Contact (02) 6244 3470
Pregnancy Enhancement Program - support for women exposed to substance use or mental health issues in pregnancy.
This program provides pregnancy care by a known midwife, and includes social worker and drug & alcohol worker support. Contact (02) 6244 3470 or email email@example.com
Special needs support
We can arrange interpreters as required for pregnancy care and individual education sessions for women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Phone (02) 6244 3470
Contact us
Contact the Antenatal Clinic on (02) 6174 7625


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California Government Code Section 50050 provides that unclaimed monies, excluding restitution to victims or as otherwise provided by law, which remain in the County treasury for at least three (3) years may be escheated to the County's General Fund after public notice. At the end of the three-year period, unclaimed items over $15 must be published in a newspaper of county-wide circulation as notice that these funds will become property of the County if they remain unclaimed after a specified date, 45-60 days after publication. Once the unclaimed items become the property of the County, a claim may no longer be submitted.
To submit Abandoned Property proceeds:
- Make check payable to SDTTC.
- Include a letter
with your contact information, the property owner's name, the amount
per owner (if one check is for multiple owners), the nature of the
property (e.g. apartment or storage unit location, itemized auction
receipt, etc.), and any documentation that may assist in identifying
the rightful owner. Note that all provided documentation becomes
public record, except for confidential information like social
security numbers and personal addresses (which will be redacted).
- If you would like a receipt, enclose a receipt for us to sign and return.
Review the following link to locate unclaimed abandoned property:
If you locate a deposit that you believe is owed to you, please complete the Abandoned Property Claim Form provided below. The County of San Diego has a duty to release funds to the rightful claimant, and we require that proof of identification be provided. Claims may be made directly to the County of San Diego without any service charges or fees.
Your signature must be notarized if your claim exceeds $500.*
The claim form provides the following guidelines for proof of identity:
- A copy of current photo identification for each claimant.
- Verification of address, if mailing address if different from original mailing address or photo identification.
- Copy of current photo identification for the authorized agent signing the form.
- Letter of Authorization on company letterhead with the names of officers or officials with authority to sign and claim on behalf of the business.
- If your company merged with another company, a copy of the merger agreement.
- If your company was dissolved, a copy of the articles of dissolution.
San Diego County – Treasurer-Tax Collector
*Attn: Abandoned Property Claims
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 152
San Diego, CA 92101-2475
All claim forms are reviewed in detail. If adequate documents are not provided with the submitted claim, all documents will be returned to the claimant along with a letter explaining why the claim was denied. Please allow four to six (4-6) weeks processing time.
Questions regarding abandoned properties should be directed to the Accounting Division of the Treasurer's Office at (619) 531-4743 or (619) 531-4704.


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What Are Your All-Time Favorite xoVain Articles?
It's gonna get sappy up in here.
The story goes like this: It took me over a year to grow my hair out for my wedding this past June. There's just something I love about having super-long hair that makes me feel all seductive or something.
I think my sister-in-law did a pretty damn good job with my wedding hair, by the way. The inspiration was taken from French hairstylist Odile Gilbert's braid for Rodarte's fall 2013 runway show.
I like my hair, but it's ridiculously thick (like horse-hair thick). Stylists despise giving me blowouts because it takes forever. And it makes me feel 100 degrees hotter in the summer when I attempt to wear down. Which is never. I religiously wear my long hair up in a ponytail or high bun, or braid it.
It's a definite love-hate relationship. So why even keep it long if I'm never going to wear it down, right?
Good point, me.
As soon as I landed in NYC and stepped out in the land of humidity, I called Cutler Soho and booked the first cut/color appointment with Dottie Shannon and Ryan Trippi. (By the way, Ryan looks like a way hotter version of Andrew Keegan -- and to my knowledge, he's not leading a religious cult or anything like that.)
Everyone's been taking about the lob (long bob) lately, so that was my "inspiration," if you will. My indecisive self never knows exactly what I want when it comes to hair color and style, so I always leave it in the hands of the professionals.
Dottie chopped off about six inches, Ryan colored it a nice warm brown, and I was on my merry way out the door.
It's a nice change from the long, borderline-unhealthy hair, but once I tried to style it myself post-chop, I found myself SOL and not sure what to do with the shortness. Texturizing spray seemed ideal, but didn't really do much. Gone were the days of fun fishtail braids and buns.
My lob also started flipping out on the ends, so I contemplated buying a choker and some colored Lee jeans and embracing the Katie-Holmes-circa-Dawson's-Creek look. The '90s are back in style, right?
I'm all about makeup and stuff, but when it comes to hair, that's a whole different ballgame. It's partially because I am lazy when it comes to doing my hair. After doing my makeup, I have no patience for hair. So the only styles I've been rocking these days are a) letting it air-dry out of the shower (because that's the easiest thing ever) and b) wearing it straight.
Once back home in Salt Lake City, I texted my girl Kadey at Ulysses, the only person I trust around here to touch my hair. Seriously, it took me three years to find her. And she gets me 100%.
I scheduled an appointment to come into the salon and figure out a few easy styles I could do at home -- ones that are both quick and easy. I do like it straight, but I miss the fun braids, the buns, the high ponytails and all that jazz.
And here are five different styles that Kadey came up with for me. I'd love to know your thoughts.
Look 1
This style is pretty much a beach-wave look, but created with a flat iron so you don't have to walk around with wet hair in cold weather and freeze your tits off. It's so freakin' easy, and I guess beach waves are a thing for fall, given this pumpkin-scented beach waves spray?
Materials: Texturizing spray (we used this amazing Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray, cause it's the best), a flat iron and some hair paste/pomade
Steps: Spray a decent amount of texturizing spray in your hair to create texture (no brainer here). Section hair into two parts with a comb and add waves to both the underneath and top sections for more volume. You can also just sporadically add them in wherever you want. All you have to do is take a flat iron and clamp hair, twist and pull down to create some undone-looking waves. Next, apply some paste or pomade, or whatever kind of sticky hair product you have lying around, to break up the pieces. And that's it.
Look 2
I saw someone wearing their hair like this a few weeks ago, but never thought to try it out on my newly short 'do. And how cool would black bobby pins be in blonde hair, and white bobby pins in darker hair?
The beauty of this look is that there's no right or wrong. You just start pinning your hair down with bobby pins and decide how many you want. In fact, a five-year old could probably replicate this style.
Materials: LOTS of bobby pins (we used about 30 here), a volumizing powder if you want more height, and a clear hair elastic.
Steps: Add in some volumizing powder to the roots to get a nice '60s bump. Part hair and pull it back in the clear elastic (to help hold hair in place while you pin), and use bobby pins to secure small sections of your ponytail down. Kadey says to put the bobby pins in backwards, as they hold better and look a lot more modern.
Look 3
I never thought I'd be able to braid my lob. Never. But Kadey assured me that it could be done. And she was right.
I think this is my favorite. If you have short hair and know how to French braid, it's a breeze. I'm also loving the idea of pairing it with a fun fall sweater.
Materials: Bobby pins, a comb and clear elastic bands.
Steps: Part hair down the middle with a comb, and section hair off to two sides. Create a reverse French braid (as in take hair pieces under vs. over) on each side, staring with about half an inch of hair for the initial braid on each side of the part. Pull braid to loosen it up so it looks more natural, and fasten the ends around the back with bobby pins.
Look 4
First off, let me say how much I am in love these Kevin Murphy Hair Curlers. They're self-fastening so you don't have to worry about keeping track of those annoying clippy things. And they're awesome for traveling.
Materials: Curlers, a hair dryer or curling iron, and hairspray.
How-to: Section off hair into three parts: top, bottom and middle. Apply curlers and let hair set for about 20 minutes (you can do your makeup while you wait). We used two medium curlers on the bottom section, three medium curlers on the middle section, and four large curlers on the top section. You can either set the hair by curling pieces with a curling iron beforehand, or you can just secure the curlers and add heat with a blow-dryer afterwards. We did the curling iron method, as Kadey says it makes for better long lasting curls. Remove the curlers, spray some hairspray on, and gently brush through hair.
Look 5
Another look I thought would never work with the LOB, but it's actually a double ponytail. I love the modern feel of this look.
The doubling up is so you can get a higher ponytail with short hair. The second ponytail kind of just hides underneath.
Materials: a comb, some anti-frizz cream, clear hair elastics and a flat iron.
Steps: Put some anti-frizz cream in your hair to add shine and to help give the ponytails some structure. Create an upper ponytail with hair from ears up, and a lower ponytail with the remaining hair, and secure with clear elastics. Straighten both ponytails with a flat iron to create sharpness, and then take a section of hair from each ponytail to wrap around and disguise the elastics.
The moral of the story is that, yes, I still miss my long hair, but I also feel like I can actually do some fun things after sitting down with this lob. And it will eventually grow back (and I'll probably chop it off all over again).


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This is a great building that has been used as commercial property in the past; however, it is zoned for both commercial and residential use. There are currently 9 rooms, plus an entrance area, a front desk area, and 2 bathrooms. Six of the rooms have carpet and 3 have vinyl flooring. Of those 3 rooms with vinyl flooring, 2 have an abundance of cabinets and storage. Most of the rooms are set up with plumbing. There is recessed lighting throughout the building.The walls could easily be moved, remodeled to make this into a large 3-5 bedroom residential home, depending on your vision. The location of this property is ideal for both commercial and residential use as it is right near downtown, and it is just a short walk to the park, library, and swimming pool. Make your vision a reality with this property; schedule a viewing today


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As a responsible employer, MMI Holdings is subject to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. OHS is governed by the group's health and safety policy, in which all emergency procedures, employee rights and responsibilities, as well as all OHS-related roles are clearly defined. All MMI employees are covered by the health and safety policy.
Employees volunteer for the OHS positions within the company and are appointed and trained to perform key functions: health and safety representatives advise and inform occupants of safety procedures and policies, conduct regular inspections and assist with emergency evacuations. Some employees are trained in firefighting level 1, emergency evacuation procedures and first aid level 1. Where possible, training is arranged at all the branches.


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CSA Signups
• 02 February 2009
Discovering CSA programs pretty much made my year in 2007. I've never considered missing a year since. Crazy enough, it's time to sign up for 2009 already. I can't believe it! Most CSA's, including the one I belong to (East Farms), offer discounts for early sign-ups.
If you're new to CSA's, you can read a little more about it here.
If you're interested in find a local CSA in your area, click here. You won't regret it!
image from Longhaul Farm in New Hampshire
6 comments:
Did East Farms have a good selection week to week?
- February 2, 2009 at 9:16 AM
- Mona said...
We've been wanting to do this, so thanks for the motivation to do so!
- February 2, 2009 at 10:03 AM
- Rachel said...
I am soo signing up this year. Thanks for the introduction.
- February 2, 2009 at 3:22 PM
- liz stanley said...
yeah i want to hear more about east farms. is it good? what kinds or things/how much would you get?
- February 2, 2009 at 5:26 PM
- April said...
steph, i love that you remind me about CSAs every year! I did it last year for the first time on your rec and look forward to doing it again. what would i do without my own personal marth, steph b? miss you guys!!
- February 2, 2009 at 8:32 PM
- Stephanie said...
Okay girls...a few answers to questions...
First, "Anon", the selection was mostly the same each week but it didn't bother me. They try to diversify as much as they can and even participate in trades with another family farm if advantageous.
Liz, East Farms is a great value. We received squash, zucchini, beets, lots of greens in the Spring, etc. We order a half-share for our family and find that works best for us.
- February 3, 2009 at 12:53 PM


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Graduate Programs
The University of Dubuque's academic strengths support and align with several prominent needs for graduate education both in the region and globally. Offered in a traditional semester-long course format, you will be taught by both University of Dubuque faculty as well as subject-matter experts who are currently in the work world.
Over the years, the University has developed high-quality master's programs that feature an applied orientation designed to prepare you for advancement in your field.
Graduate Degrees Offered
- Master in Management - Communication
- Master in Management - Sports Management
- Master of Arts in Communication
- Master of Business Administration (MBA for CFM/Asian Cohort Students)
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
Accelerated Graduate Degrees Offered
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Home >
- Divisions >
- Helen O. Dickens Center for Women
Helen O. Dickens Center for Women
Catherine R. Salva, MD
Medical Director, Helen O. Dickens Center for Women
Helen O. Dickens Center for Women's Health
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street
First Floor Gates Building
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215)662-2730
Fax: (215)349-5224
The Helen O. Dickens Center for Women's Health is an ambulatory site of the Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania, the Center is committed to providing the highest level of comprehensive gynecological and obstetrical care and education to women within the Philadelphia community through every stage of their lives. The Center serves as an educational training site for our medical and nursing students, and our residency training program. The Center also supports research projects and subject recruitment opportunities that contribute to the expansion of the scientific body of knowledge specifically related to women.
With committed faculty supervision, OB/GYN residents, nurse practitioners and midwives work in collaboration with highly skilled nurses, social workers, dieticians and professional staff to sensitively meet the individualized needs of women. Recognizing the unique balance between the physical and psychosocial well being of women, the Center has established partnerships with city and community agencies, state funded programs and managed care organizations, to insure that women have access to and are referred to adjunct programs and services to address their unique educational, financial and/or psychosocial concerns.
The Helen O. Dickens Center offers three distinct service lines; Gynecology, Colposcopy and Obstetrical Services. One of the hallmark features of the Center is that all services are conveniently available in one location, enabling easy access to all services throughout a woman's continuum of care. Equally appealing is that many of the Center staff have devoted their career to working within the Center, creating an environment for women that is personal and family centered.
Gynecology Service
The Gynecology Service is a program that is designed to address the dynamic reproductive health issues and concerns of middle age through older age women. With an emphasis on age appropriate preventative health screenings and referrals and the diagnosis and management of routine, complex and specialized gynecologic concerns and conditions, this program is tailored to meet the unique needs of women as they mature from reproductive to menopausal years. Focusing on health challenges that frequently present during this period of life, women are encouraged to actively participate in helping to define a management plan that best suits their lifestyles while thoroughly addressing their related health care concerns. With the expertise of a highly skilled OB/GYN medical team, medical treatment modalities, and surgical interventions are thoroughly reviewed, discussed and offered. Should state of the art interventional radiology procedures be preferred for the treatment of specific conditions, the OB/GYN health care delivery team collaborates with the Department of Interventional Radiology to coordinate this treatment option. Focusing on insuring the highest quality of life for women as they mature, the Gynecology Service is committed to providing the education and services that are vital to a women's overall well being.
Colposcopy Service
The Colposcopy Service is a specialty program designed to address the specific health care concerns of women who have been diagnosed with abnormal cervical, vulvar and/or vaginal pathology. As a specialty service line, this program offers services that can evaluate, diagnosis, monitor and treat the benign conditions of the lower genital track in addition to pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions. Building upon the strength of expertise among disciplines, the OB/GYN specialty team under the direction of Dr. Michelle Vichnin and in collaboration with physician specialists from the Department of Cytology and Surgical Pathology routinely hold interdisciplinary case conferences to discuss pathology findings and to make specific case management recommendations. After a thorough review of case findings, treatment and management options are presented and discussed individually with affected women. Offering a variety of treatment modalities including Cryosurgery, Laser, LOOP/LEEP, Cone Biopsy, and more invasive surgical interventions if necessary, the OB/GYN team excels not only at providing interventions but also at explaining and alleviating many of the associated stressors that women perceive when diagnosed with an abnormal finding.
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Featherweights Tatsuya Kawajiri and Michihiro Omigawa have been bouncing around the MMA scene in Japan for a long time with each establishing himself as one of the nation's biggest stars. However, interestingly enough, the two talented grapplers have never actually faced off inside the ring.
Fortunately for fans, that will change on December 31 when DREAM returns to the scene thanks to a co-promoted show with kickboxing staple Glory Sports International. Earlier today a press release from GSI confirmed a bout between the two veterans was the latest fight to join the impressive New Year's Eve effort, scheduled for Saitama Super Arena.
Kawajiri (31-7-2) is on a four-fight run with all the wins featuring finishes including those over Drew Fickett and Joachim Hansen. The 34-year old fan-favorite has also found past success against the likes of Gesias Cavalcante, Yves Edwards, and Josh Thomson.
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From places all over, the trio of LANY originally met in Nashville before lead singer Paul Klein moved to L.A. on a whim. While in California, Klein decided to head back to Nashville to work with Les Priest and Jake Goss - and the rest is history. LANY is a different project than any of them had worked on before and a different sound than anything else that's out there right now. Alternative Addiction recently talked with Klein about the band getting together, how they write and create together, and more.
"We were all just friends in Nashville and we were all working on music independently of each other," said the LANY frontman in the interview. "I moved to Los Angeles on a hunch that I should be there. The independent singer/songwriter thing wasn't working out at all. So, I called Jake and asked if we could work on some songs together for a few days when I flew back to Nashville. In four days, we wrote the first couple of songs and we put them on the internet in April of 2014, it hasn't really stopped since then. 'Hot Lights' and 'Walk Away' - we wrote those songs in the first four days. Then in six days we were getting emails from record labels, which is insane, but I guess we got pretty lucky."
"From there, we kept building. We didn't want to sign right away. There was interest but it was mostly just questions about us and wanting to know if there was anything else they could listen to. The answer was no. I had just flown from Nashville and that's all we had. We decided to write more songs because we saw this as really turning into something. Then I flew back and we wrote 'ILYSB', 'BRB', and 'Hollywood.' Then, it really started to take off. We signed in October of 2015, and we decided that it was wise to bring somebody in and help us take it to the next level."
Speaking further with Klein about the start of LANY, we asked him about the difference between the music he was working on by himself and the music he started writing with Priest and Goss.
"It's way different. Anytime there's the slightest change it can make the biggest difference. The humongous change for me was having two guys in the room with you working on music. I'm not tech savvy. I couldn't engineer the technical side of things when I was recording music that was always being entrusted to somebody else who had that kind of knowledge. Les engineers everything for us, he's in the band, and he can translate things I want to try. It's a very collaborative effort. He's comfortable on making changes and his instincts on stuff are different than people I've worked with. Jake and I play pretty much everything because Les is always recording, editing, and engineering. Jake is one of the best drummers in the entire world. Jake and I play everything and he's just incredible to write with. You wouldn't believe some of the stuff he does in the studio too. He uses iPhone apps and a little bit of everything to come up with stuff."
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What began as an idea to connect African and U.S. businesses to mutually beneficial commercial opportunities, has grown to become one of the most important conversations on Africa. The 'Trade with Africa Business Summit 2018' is designed to increase awareness of such opportunities while creating an effective platform for business leaders to develop new strategic partnerships to drive economic growth. With support from our sponsors and partners we have assembled the most brilliant minds transforming the continent in creative ways.
I have asked each speaker to share their impact stories; what worked and what barriers they navigated to achieve their successes. We want to learn from them and also provide policy leaders the opportunity to respond and commit to removing trade barriers so that millions of their citizens can benefit from the American free-market system. Topics that will be covered include Sustainable Agriculture, Technology Innovation, E-Commerce & Supply Chain, Export & Import, Health and Women Empowerment.
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Ohio man set to plead guilty to defrauding fellow Amish in 29 states out of nearly $17 million
CLEVELAND (AP) ' An Ohio man has agreed to plead guilty to defrauding fellow Amish in 29 states out of nearly $17 million, the government said Tuesday.
The attorney for Monroe L. Beachy, 77, owner of A&M Investments in Sugarcreek, filed a recent notice informing federal court of Beachy's "intention to plead guilty as charged," and spokesman Mike Tobin with the U.S. attorney's office confirmed the pending guilty plea.
U.S. District Court Judge Benita Pearson has changed Thursday's pretrial hearing in Youngstown to a change of plea hearing.
Beachy declined to comment when asked Tuesday whether he had struck a plea bargain or why he was changing his plea. His attorney didn't immediately return a message seeking comment.
Tobin said the U.S. attorney's office had no immediate comment on the pending guilty plea. Prosecutors typically avoid any comment that might disrupt a defendant's pending agreement to plead guilty.
The indictment charging Beachy with one count of mail fraud says he promised investors safe securities but moved money to riskier investments. Mail fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
According to the indictment, nearly 2,700 people and entities, including an Amish community loan fund, lost about $16.8 million since 2006.
Beachy's firm has filed for bankruptcy protection.
The investments directed by Beachy "were not the 'safe' investments as reported to his clients or investors," the indictment said.
In announcing the agreement last fall, U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach said the case highlighted the risks of affinity fraud involving trusting investors from a group with similar ethnic, religious or personal backgrounds.
Harvey Salkin, an investment professor at Case Western Reserve University, said dishonest financial advisers can take advantage of personal relationships in close-knit groups.
"People are very susceptible to invest with their own kind," he said. "There are bad apples in every barrel."
Salkin said investors, even those like the Amish who might have limited research options, need to check out investment advisers.
"They can't say, 'Well, we don't use telephones, we don't do this, we don't do that.' That's a good way to go broke. And they work hard for their money, very hard," he said.
Dettelbach stopped short of saying whether Beachy had personally profited or just made bad investments, but he noted that Beachy had made a living for years offering investor services to the Amish.
A&M Investments filed for bankruptcy protection in June 2010, listing about $33 million in liabilities and nearly $18 million in assets.
In a court appearance in October, Beachy tried to plead no contest on religious grounds. He didn't elaborate on the religious grounds, and his attorney advised against the move.
Amish traditionally avoid involvement in the court system. The religion issue also emerged in the bankruptcy filing involving Beachy's company.
A bankruptcy judge rejected a bid by members of Mennonite and Amish communities to let them settle the matter out of court. Members of the Plain Community said Beachy had "accepted the counsel" of his church.
The community has "a history of taking care of our own and mutual aid," a Mennonite minister said at the time.
Beachy is a member of an Amish church near Sugarcreek.
Ohio's Amish communities, concentrated in rural counties south and east of Cleveland, have a modest lifestyle, traveling by horse and buggy and forgoing most modern conveniences.


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The Amsterdam Falafelshop is the first of six tenants to open at the Market House, bringing a European flair with top-it-yourself falafels and Dutch style fries to the City.
The Falafelshop opened Thursday, June 20, during a soft "By Invitation Only" launch. However, a public opening is expected Monday, June 24.
"Amsterdam Falafelshop ignites enthusiasm from our employees and our patrons," owner of the Annapolis Amsterdam Falafelshop Amrish Vyas said. "I think everyone who comes in will feel the excitement, while they experience the freshness of our food and the uplifting energy of our shop."
"The best part about the experience is that customers can see everything being made in front of them as its being cooked," Amsterdam Falafelshop President and CEO Arianne Bennett said. "There is no mystery when it comes to trying something new at Amsterdam Falafelshop. We encourage our customers to ask questions and enjoy the experience; the end result is they get a terrific meal and an education at the same time."
At Amsterdam Falafelshop, the falafel is their passion. They are focused on sharing this tasty street-food with America so everyone can appreciate the warm, crunchy deliciousness of the falafel sandwich in a hip, European environment.
"The Market House is part of the authentic Annapolis experience," Mayor Cohen said. "More than just a collection of vendors, it is a gathering spot where the different threads of our community come together. Annapolitans are ready to turn the page, and I am thrilled that today we begin a new chapter for the Market House.
"I commend our City staff and the team at Amsterdam Falafelshop for working tirelessly to meet my target of re-opening the Market House before summer. As badly as we have all wanted to see the Market House opened, our team has been diligent to make sure that we do it right. I am confident that our community will embrace the new mix of vendors, and that the Market House will once again take its rightful place as the pride of Annapolis."
Before Mayor Cohen left to attend a trade visit to Ireland, he stopped by and left Amrish a $10 bill. Mayor Cohen asked if he could purchase a falafel, even though he was out of the country on June 20. Amrish told the mayor that he would ring him up on the register as the first falafel purchased in Annapolis and hang the receipt on our wall.
" We are pleased the time has finally come to open this market and we hope that after an extended period of waiting, this will be the final rendition of a successful market," Acting Mayor Sheila Finlayson said.
Most of the Amsterdam Falafelshop employees are Annapolitans and most live a bicycle ride away from the Market House.
The Amsterdam Falafelshop hours of operation are:
- Monday through Thursday – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday – 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
- Sunday – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, go to www.falafelshop.com
The following tenants are expected to open during the next several weeks:
- Hard Bean Café, which includes Midship Fresh Bar and Carl's Corned Beef & Delicatessen
- Firenze's Gelataria & Coffee
- Annapolis Organic Market
- Good Life Smoothie Bar
- Yellowfin Seafood & Oyster Bar


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Lindsay Lohan: 'Dad, [Mom's] On Cocaine' [AUDIO]
Something is rotten again in the state of Lohanland.
Lindsay Lohan called her father after she got into a fight with her mother Dina Lohan after leaving a New York City club around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, TMZ reported.
They were in a limo that was going back to Lohan senior's Long Island house.
The argument started over Lohan wanting back the $40,000 she loaned to her mother so she could avoid foreclosure on her house.
TMZ obtained the audio from the fight, though some of it is inaudible.
Lohan starts out by saying to her father Michael, "Yes I do, go ahead, you know what, I'm asking you to be respectful, you're being… I swear to God…"
Since Lindsay had told her father she was being kidnapped, Michael was trying to get his frantic daughter to tell him the name of the driver.
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The actress then changes the subject and begins talking to her father about her mother, "She's throwing your ******* kids out and she's threatening everyone in the car."
"Mom is," he asks.
As Michael tries to figure out what's going on, Lindsay turns to her mother and says, "You already told me that I was a piece of ****."
When her father asks if Dina is calling the cops on LiLo she responds, "Yes, she's calling the cops on me and I have to have the… with the conversation I just heard."
Again she turns to her mother and says, "You were just on the phone, you were just saying you were calling the cops right… delusional, you just said that—you just said that. You tricked me."
Michael Lohan is still on the line with Lindsay supposedly being kidnapped when she begins to tell him more about why she was fighting with her mother:
"You're crazy, I was like give me my money back, give me my 40 grand back, that I just gave you, and… because you won't do that—it's not her fault, you just don't pay… I didn't know that, you don't ******* do it, I asked her to give it back and she's like you're sick, you don't give me anything, you don't do anything for anyone."
Her father quickly consoles her to tell his famous daughter that she does do things for everyone and then quickly harps on the fact that she gave his ex-wife $40,000.
Lilo explains that she gave it to her mother so she could keep her house.
The deranged phone call doesn't stop there.
Lindsay again turns to her mother and said, "If you had a daughter would you want someone to talk to you like that," which doesn't make any sense since Lindsay is Dina's daughter.
That's when she tells her father that her mother is on drugs.
"Dad, she's on cocaine, she's like touching her neck and ****."
Then a sobbing Lindsay tells her father, "She just said I'm dead to her, I'm dead to her now." That's when Dina is heard in the phone call for the first time and says, "That's right, you're dead to me."
TMZ noted that the two were seen hugging on Wednesday morning but that Dina Lohan hadn't apologized for her actions.


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In this era of increasingly frequent and ambitious space exploration, I thought it only appropriate to spend some time reflecting on how far we've come and listening to appropriately-themed music.
Less than 60 years after the Wright brothers made their first historic flight on the sands of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, a Russian man-turned-cosmonaut, Colonel Yuri Gagarin, made another historic leap by becoming the first human being in outer space. While his brave contributions have been chronicled the world over, we will remember him today by reviewing an album produced by one of his compatriots, the artist Astronaut Ape. A fitting moniker for sure, Astronaut Ape specializes in spaced out, tech-y, chill out music. His EP A Little Closer To The Stars features four such tracks, one that opens the album and three that commemorate major milestones of the Russian aerospace program. They are "Sputnik", the first artificial satellite launched into space; "He Was The First", alluding to Col. Gagarin; and the pinnacle of the album, "Mir Space Station", which was humanity's first modular space station.
Before we get into the music, I want to take a moment to consider the album cover. This is a stylized image of Col. Gagarin adorned in his space regalia. And here is an image of him wearing a cheerful smile and a furry, white hat.
Moving onto the album, listening to it is like riding a slow motion rocket through the atmosphere and into space. In terms of track composition, "Intro" sets the scene for what to expect: space and technology sounds like synths, bleeps, and tweaks. Russian communication signals are intercepted and woven into the music. Beats are subtle where they are found, but the tracks are not lacking in structure. The electronics provide the steady sensation of progress. "Sputnik" and "He Was The First" reinforce the growing feeling of an imminent climax. Their sheer length — each is over 9 minutes — ensures that feeling is stretched out as long as possible. As the album progresses, volume and pace quicken until "Mir Space Station" wherein everything comes together and the mood reaches maximum tension. At this point in our journey, we're breaking through the final slices of blue atmosphere to join the speckled blackness of space. In the wake of Sputnik and Col. Gagarin, we fly around the earth at incredible speeds, taking in the surreal beauty of our planet and our corner of the galaxy.
Mellow, technologic, and climactic, A Little Closer To The Stars is the perfect sound track for star trekking.
Astronaut Ape – "Mir Space Station"
A Little Closer To The Stars release page at Microcosmos Records netlabel
Astronaut Ape Official Site, Soundcloud, VK, Facebook, Twitter


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There's a warehouse on 42nd Street near 19th Avenue, a block from the old Steinway Mansion, with a curious shrine to St. Lucy, a 4th-Century martyr killed by a Roman Empire persecution, whose feast day is December 13th and is remembered by festivals in Sweden and Italy.
Lucy is usually depicted holding a chalice containing two eyes. Legend has it that the Roman emperor, Diocletian, put her eyes out in the torture that was visited upon Christians in the empire revered as the pinnacle of civilization at the time, but her sight was later miraculously restored before her death: she is patron saint for those with eye trouble. Her name comes from the Latin term for "light." What she's doing on 42nd Street, only she can tell you.


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lørdag 10. april 2010
The Kitchen-to-kitchen-party!
There are 2 big events that are a tradition for students here: The Icebreaker Party, and the Kitchen-to-kitchen-party (k2k)!
There is supposed to be a theme in each kitchen, it has to be properly decorated, have music fitting, and of course: a drink that fits the theme! And we have to dress up for our theme
The floor I live in decided to cooperate on the theme, which ended up being "Under the Sea!". We had a lot of fun discussing possible costumes, decorations and drink. I made the drinks for the occasion, green jelly shots with candy fish inside! We had a lot of fish made from thick paper and aluminum foil, and a huge shark! And some seaweed, seahorse, dolphin, and octopus on the walls =) Hehe, being the bio-geek that I am, I dressed up as a green algae! =D
During the party we started up in a Top Gun kitchen, went to the Beach,to Hell, witnessed a wedding between two best pals, went to Russia, visited the hobos, and much more! We were quite a lot of people, so it wasn`t easy getting in to all the kitchens! And everyone had done a great job decorating, and there were so many cool outfits!
It was a great start on our vacation!
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Where it happened: My bed
Langauge: Eng
Sex: Male
Rating: 8
Category: Straight
Well it's been a secret for ever. I had a daughter and my wife divorced me shortly after and I haven't seen her since. My daughter never understood I wasn't her mother and always shared everything with me. I always told her I am just a father and a sinful man and she shouldn't walk in on me in my bed room or the bathroom . But she never listened like she should. I should of put locks on the doors, but I didn't. We lived kind of out far and their were no buss routes to school. We had a once a week teacher and my daughters daily school was with a two way radio. I knew the day would come and when it did I had to show my daughter how to wear a pad and panty liner. I just hated that day being a man it just was not my thing. In a few months she was regular as clockwork every 29 days with out fail. When My daughter turned 12 the traveling school teacher retired and all we had for school was the two way radio . It became very hard for us living like hermits so far from any people . It was all day and night to reach town so we would only shop once a month . This was the days before dish TV and we had no regular reception. My daughters hormones were raging at age 14 and she had huge mood swings. One week our power was out and it was cold and she climbed in my bed and I revolted. She insisted and soon was sleeping with me. That was the last time she used her own bed for the next couple years. Most every evening we chatted for a while before we slept. One trip in to town we were watching the television at the hotel and a tampon commercial had her attention. You should of been there as I did my best to explain what is was and how to use it. Her eyes were wide when she under stood it went inside. This was our topic of conversation for the next two months. The same hotel two months later my daughter has this big smile. I looked in the mirror to see if I had something in my teeth . What is it ? I asked. She had a box of tampons behind her back and she then said TaDa as she flashed them in front of me. I start in two days and I want to use these. Great I said . Do I need to know this? Well your my Mom as well as Dad thought you should know. We were home one day and I got a call from the toilet . Dad help me. I did not want involved but she kept calling me. She came and grabbed my hand and took me to the bathroom and closed the door . She put the tampon in my hand . It isn't working can you give me a hand. I washed my hands and she put a foot up on the toilet seat . I ran my finger between her folds pushing slightly up to find her vagina. Should be right here and she gave me a look that said it hurts . I put the tampon on the back of the toilet seat and lowered my 6 foot 5 inch body to get a look. Well I knew nothing about virgin vaginas having a tamper evident seal and that is when I saw the proof of my daughters virginity. My first wife was the only woman I had ever … And she was no virgin. So I just told my daughter I don't know what to do. I opened a drawer and gave her a panty liner, here use this. Thanks Dad and she put it on her underpants and said later. I used my resources and felt foolish as my friend told me about the hymen we call a cherry being in the way and it's a girls right of passage to break it by having sex or inserting fingers or using a tampon. I called my daughter after the fone call and relayed word for word the right of passage of breaking the hymen . We talked a while and went about our farming choirs. In a few days her period was over and the box of tampons were still un used. I got in to bed and my daughter had the sheets around her tight. It's not that cold I said. Then I saw on the chair her nite gown and panty folded neatly. I need a right of passage, so I can use tampons. I'll change the sheets and I cant even get pregnant cause my period is just over. Please Daddy it's ment to be done by a man, not an applicator. My daughter asked me for sex. All my life I protected her and kept her from harm and purverts . I entertained the thought and that was my down fall. You haven't had sex since I have been born have you? She asked. Does everything still work? It does I told her. I'm a big man, you know big men have big you know whats. She stopped talking and kept starring at me. She came close and kissed my head and put her head on my chest. Am I pretty? I was caressing her back and reached down and grasped her rearend. She rolled me on her and opened her thighs . I can handle your weight, no difficulty. I was instantly hard and it was escaping my fly on my pajamas. I knew she felt it . She nibbled her lip like she does when she knows I don't approve . She rolled me to my back and sat on me more straight up and unbuttoned my PJ top. Her 33 B cup young bosom was very nice to look at. Why I didn't stop her right there I don't know. She quickly pulled back the covers and I let her remove my PJ bottoms. She looked at the penis her mother took to make her and pulled the foreskin back. It extended to full size and the skin stayed back. She grabbed the shaft with both hands and practiced masturbation . I didn't let her put it in her mouth. This is your right of passage too Dad . I'm your first virgin. Scared? she asked me. I was on the edge of a heart attack. No I said. She rolled to her back. Let's do it. Daddy I'm a pussy when it comes to pain so don't stop no matter what. I'm damn serious Dad ! Don't stop ! I will fight you at the thought of pain and scream and kick so don't stop. My large hard member looked so big next to her virgin vagina. Her damp opening was pleasured as I rubbed it with my member almost to the point of her orgasm. Hold my wrist she asked. No don't she screamed as I added pressure. Her hymen gave way slowly under the pressure and she struggled as she said she would thrashing here and there. I was happy I held her wrist tight so she wouldn't tear at me with her nails. Her hymen was gone and her vagina was slowly taking more and more of my shaft. I held still half deep for a second while she cried and screamed, pull out, pull out. Oh God there's more she screamed as I slowly went in. I started the sex plunge over and over and over. Soon there was only a high pitch" uh" at the end of every thrust. With time she was thrusting with me. I let loose of her wrist and we had missionary sex for almost 45 minutes. Then for the first time since her mother left I exploded in a woman. We hugged and I went limp and fell out. I went to the shower and cried what have I done. In a few minutes my daughter came in to the shower with me. Consoling me and washing herself. On the clean sheets we made love three more times before morning . I had held back so long and now I couldn't stop. I drove to the gas store and purchased 50 rubbers and in a week they were all gone. My farm was being neglected and all we could think about was sex. In two months I had my daughter pregnant. We drove to town and we got two rooms she had sex with this guy a few times and told him a year later she had his son. To cover up our sin. She went on the pill and we had constant sex till she was 20. Now I am 60 and never a day goes by that I don't regret my actions.


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Blog 2. The collection and return
I travelled across the channel to collect the jeep. It was a very exhausting days drive down through europe - but we arrived in good time and had a chat with the owner and had a look around his impressive military vehicle collection.
We were shown to the jeep which looked a little sorry for its-self as it had clearly been 'off roaded' recently and was covered in mud.
The jeep didn't start or idle very well - but this didn't phase me as it's all very fixable - I noticed it had a carter carb so put down the rough idle to it not being adjusted correctly.
I drove the jeep, and once it had warmed up the jeep ran very well and felt 'right' when pulling away, stopping and over rough terrain. There was no oil in the water and no white sludge in the oil filler neck - the oil pressure seemed fair and no adverse noises from the gearbox - sometimes a weak spot on rebuilt jeeps.
I could see the jeep hadn't been stored very well so I guessed the flat batteries and possibly stale fuel weren't helping. (I have noticed french petrol smells very different than ours and infact smells 'stale' only after a few weeks in a tank..)
Pictures of the jeep in storage to the right...
Everything seemed in order and the deal closed - with a slight haggle that resulted in a shovel, axe and rebuilt carb thrown in.
The Jeep is a rebuilt unit. Originally constructed in 1963 and received the french army registration 231 - xxxx. It was then returned to the rebuild factory at la Maltournée in '73. The MALT plate above the rear passenger wheel chassis leg confirms this date. This means the jeep was given a new registration and this unfortunately has been obliterated by overpainting since its release from the army.
Fortunately it is easy to find the chassis numbers on these jeeps (usually on the glovebox!) and this can be cross referenced against the Les Domaines auction catalogues from the 90's (and some in the 00's). Sometimes if both the chassis plate number and demob. registration at auction are recorded together - you can find out the rebuild registration. The original registration is childs play - that's stamped on the vehicle!! (have a look at Andy's great site M201.com!) but these later rebuild registrations can be much harder to find.
After cross referencing the catalogues it was found listed in the paper Domaines auction catalogue number 1053 on page 39. The reg was fortunately listed; 645 0637 and it apparenty had been available for viewing before the auction on an army camp at Dorignes.
I will sand back the front bumper and I may well find the original painted-on numbering, but sometimes the french are keen to obliterate the history of jeeps in an effort to make them look more 'war time'... Thank you Domaines catalogues (and thank you ANDY!)
The engine bay was filthy and I could see the vehicle hadn't really been looked after. This was proved by the off road maps/ plans found in the glovebox from 2004 where the vehicle had taken place in some sort of greenlaning competition. I think the mud caking the engine and underneath had been left from then!!
There was also rust in the floor pan and the top hat sections were rotted out under the steps and tin the main cross section under the passenger seat.. The picture to the right shows the wooden support showing through the floor of the drivers side footwell - its circled in white..
The jeep had a jack and wheel bracein the rear lockers - so in all we had a near complete jeep, although it had rotand some mechanical issues.
We scooped up the vehicle and made our way back to the uk ready for a full road test and assessment of works needed.
Next Blog - the good, the bad and the ugly...


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Skip to comments.Smoking Ban for Popular Beaches in Honolulu Likely to Become Law
Posted on 04/02/2013 8:38:53 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell says he will sign a bill into law that bans smoking at some of Oahu's most popular beaches, but it first must pass legal review.
KITV-TV reports that Honolulu City Councilman Stanley Chang wants to outlaw smoking at some of the island's most popular beach parks.
(Excerpt) Read more at mauinews.com ...
Obama isn't going to be happy about this.
This reminds me of the absurdity of the no-smoking laws here in San Diego. Smoking is not allowed on the beaches but fires in fire pits is perfectly legal.
Smokers at the beach are THE worst. Leave their butts all over even if a special receptical (taxpayer paid of course) is 1 foot away.
Plus if you're going to allow tobacco combustion, why not other substances as well? Why can't people combust charcoal or wood or even trash?
Do they allow smoking by scuba divers or skin divers under water?
I know. The beach is just one giant ash tray for them.
Yes they do; Dog Beach. I always thought it was where ugly women went.
They probably do. But give it time.
if they're banning smoking due to it being a public health hazard, then why aren't they banning homosexuality?
They are encouraged to "pick" up after pets.
Why not just encourage smokers to curb their butts?
I always do.
Naw, it is easier to treat smokers like vermin.
I've been on some beautiful beaches that are soiled by dog poop, cans, litter etc. If smoke bothers you in the outdoors there is something wrong with you.
Good point.
Black's beach is a haven for it.
It probably has changed over the years.
I used to have good looking friends that lived up there.
Chip Chip Chipping away at American freedom. These low tier politicans are some real "heroes".
I just wish politicians would have the gonads to outlaw smoke products altogether.
Of course that means they'd have to give up taxes, but stop the hypocrisy for pete's sake.
That is not a slam on smokers but on the principles politicians should have.
I have said that for years, stop doing this death of a thousand cuts thing.
Once they realize they just banned smoking pot they will realize the Coumo moment they had.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Is Getting the Josh Brolin Treatment
Tim Burton might be involved as well.
Josh Brolin will produce and star in an adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic, with Tim Burton possibly on board as well depending on the in-development script (that's being written by Kieran and Michele Mulroney, who wrote the Sherlock Holmes sequel). Seeing as it's kind of hard to imagine Burton and Brolin even sharing a diner booth, this potential pairing is certainly interesting. [Heat Vision/HR]


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20 Microns files DRHP with SEBI
20 Microns, one of the pioneers in the micronised minerals and trend setter in the market for usage of ultrafine minerals ranging from 20 microns to 2 microns particle size for Paints & Plastic Industries, has filed the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to enter the capital market soon with an initial public pffering (IPO) of 94,25,632 equity shares of Rs 10 each for cash at a price to be decided through a 100% book-building process.
Upto 4,71,282 equity shares will be reserved for subscription by eligible employees. The issue will constitute 49.10% of the post issue paid up capital of the company.
The issue comprises a net issue to public of 67,50,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each and an offer for sale of 26,75,632 equity shares by Gujarat Venture Capital fund 1995 (the Selling Shareholders). The equity shares are proposed to be listed on Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.
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I don't like putting chemicals or poisons on my grass and it looks a little sparse right now. What's an organic treatment I can use to get the grass looking fuller, more healthy? - Rhonda
There are some alternative treatments of lawn care available at garden centers including organic nitrogen, alfalfa-based fertilizers, manure-based fertilizers, milorganite (sewage sludge), and corn gluten.Here is a link which includes some organic options for lawn care. In order to help with insect problems, we will need specific information about the pest(s) you are trying to control. - Laura, Johnson County Extension


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