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Something else is REALLY bothering me about the Track Rock petroglyphs
All those circular symbols with tails can be found on the Bronze Age petroglyphs of southern Sweden!
We have some really sharp readers on POOF these days. I would appreciate your comments. I am working on a lecture this fall in Michigan and I can't decide what to say about the petroglyphs in North Georgia. In February 2017, I analyzed my photographs of the Tugaloo Stone at Traveler's Rest State Historic Site in Toccoa, GA and realized that there were at least three Bronze Age ships on it. They were identical to the Bronze Age petroglyphs of ships in Southwest Sweden, where I lived just after graduating from Georgia Tech. That alone will rock somebody's world.
THEN, just a few days before I was to give a lecture in the Nacoochee Valley, I realized that the most important symbol on the Bronze Age petroglyphs near where I lived in Sweden was identical to the Maya AND Creek glyph for "Great Sun" or High King.
There is also a large linear "petroglyphic" boulder, which is identical to the stela erected by Bronze Age and Iron Age occupants of the Nordic region. The Bronze Age Swedes were not ethnic Scandinavians, but had black hair and Uchee-like features. I had to alter my slide show for the folks in the Nacoochee Valley. The "White County petroglyphic boulder" was actually a stela erected vertically in the ground.
The problem is that those symbols and stelae in Sweden, Denmark and Norway date back at least to 1200 BC, perhaps 1800 BC or earlier. The same glyphs at the Itza capital of Palenque are dated at about 600 AD to 800 AD. The Creeks were still using that symbol into the 1700s AD. That symbol is on Boulder Six at Track Rock.
Okay . . . here we go . . . on Boulder Six are four Maya glyphs that can easily be translated as Mako Hene Ahau Kukulkan or "Great Sun ~ Lord Quetzal-Serpent. My presumption was that Itza refugees or some folks akin to them carved these glyphs to mark their territory at Track Rock Gap.
HOWEVER . . . note the boulders at Track Rock several have footprints carved into them ON TOP of the "Maya" glyphs. I have seen the same footprints on several petroglyphic boulders along the Upper Etowah River. Until this year, I assumed that someone conquered the region around the Track Rock Terrance Complex then carved footprints over the older glyphs to say "Hey, we walked all over these people."
That is probably not the situation. Closer examination of petroglyph sites in southern Sweden, southern Norway and eastern Denmark revealed that the footprint petroglyphs were extremely common there. Scandinavian archaeologists are not sure what the footprints mean, but very few are carved over older glyphs. So what we have at Track Rock is an assemblage of petroglyphs on six boulders that can also be found on Scandinavian petroglyphs, carved during the Bronze Age. The Southern Highlands are obviously hiding many secrets under their surface.
This is one of the things, which is disturbing me. The petroglyphic boulders in North Georgia appear to have been built by peoples from Northern Europe around 1200 BC to 800 BC. That coincides with the first appearance of the Deptford Culture in Savannah. The Deptford Culture probably represents the arrival of the Uchee, since they also say that they arrived on the South Atlantic Coast at Savannah. However, several of the symbols on Track Rock boulders are also glyphs in the Maya writing system, which first appeared around 100-200 AD. That means that some of the earliest symbols in the Maya writing system were being used in the Southern Highlands of the United States over a thousand years before they were carved into stone in Mexico!
What your teacher never told you about the Olmec Civilization
Reference articles are usually written by specialists, who are focused on their specific area of expertise. Your history book from high school, was written by a generalist, who gleaned bits of information from articles, written by the specialists. In the case of the Olmec Civilization, the American public has a very distorted understanding of its history as a result.
The official beginning and ending dates for the Olmec Civilization are 1400 BC to 500 BC. Recently, archaeologists have discovered a village on the northern fringe of the "Olmec Heartland," which was radiocarbon dated to around 1600 BC. It was founded a few decades later than Poverty Point, Louisiana, but for several centuries Poverty Point was a far more impressive place than any of the "Olmec" villages.
(1) The Olmec People did not build the Olmec Civilization. They were nowhere around. The Olmecs were a Nahuatl people, who arrived in southern Vera Cruz about 1500 years after the Olmec Civilization collapsed. North American archaeologist, Mathew Stirling, coined the term, when he first identified an ancient civilization in southern Vera Cruz and northern Tabasco States, Mexico.
Mexican archaeologists now are convinced that the Zoque-Mixtec people were progenitors of the "Olmec" Civilization. The Zoque-Mixtec People were living in southern Mexico at least as early as 3100 BC . . . probably much longer. Africans did NOT found the Olmec Civilization. There are descendants of the "Olmec" civilization in Mexico and in the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, who look exactly like the famous "Olmec" heads. Thlopthlocco was originally located in the region around Auburn and Waverly, Alabama.
According to Maya tradition, the Olmec Civilization was founded by a people, who arrived in three large flotillas from across the Gulf Mexico. Archaeological evidence does not support the sudden appearance of newcomers around 1400 BC, but rather an indigenous people become steadily more sophisticated. The "three flotillas of canoes" legend probably was derived by the arrival of a people from the Southeastern United States, who knew how to make pottery and build large mounds.
(2) During the first half of its existence, the Olmec Civilization can best be defined by its major advances in agriculture, not its architecture. Olmec "pyramids" look exactly like Muskogean mounds in the Southeast. There were never any stone buildings in the Olmec cities. Most of the famous stone carvings associated with the Olmec Civilization date from the latter half of its existence, when the region's cultural sophistication exploded.
(3) The Zoque People of Mexico are the same people as the Soque, Miccosukee and Thlothplocco Peoples of the United States. Most of the Soque and all of the Thlopthlocco became members of the Creek Confederacy. Soque and Zoque are pronounced the same, Jzho-ke. The Miccosukee Migration Legend begins in the heartland of the Olmec Civilization. Apparently, after the Olmec Civilization collapsed, a more aggressive people, who were into human sacrifice invade that land. The ancestors of the Soque began hoofing northward along the edge of the Gulf of Mexico until they ultimately reached Northeast Georgia and Northwest South Carolina.
(4) The Great Mound at Poverty Point, Louisiana was about 6-700 years old before the Olmecs began constructing any mounds that approached the scale of the largest one at Poverty Point.
(5) The people of the Olmec Civilization did not start making pottery until at least 900 BC. The oldest pottery in Georgia dates from around 2400 BC. Although the people of Poverty Point knew how to fire clay balls to use for cooking, they did not make any pottery until near the end of the village's occupation.
(6) The oldest mound in Georgia, Bilbo in Savannah, dates from around 3545 BC, which about the same age as the oldest mound in Peru. The oldest known mounds in Louisiana, Watson Brake, date from around 3450 BC. Mound building did not begin in southern Mexico until around 1200 BC or later. Georgia's Bilbo Mound is not mentioned in national references because at the time Louisiana archaeologist, William Haag, obtained the ancient date for the Bilbo Mound, Georgia archaeologists did not think it was possible, so subsequent generations of archaeology students were never told about it. Haag later obtained the ancient date for Poverty Point, but Louisiana archaeologists supported his finding in that case.
7. Many of the symbols found on the Cascajal Block, the oldest known example of Olmec writing, can also be found in Proto-Creek art, such as the Squirrel Mountain Tablet. The Squirrel Mountain tablet is probably an example of the Apalache Writing System. We will soon find out. My assumption was always that the branches of the Creek Confederacy brought such symbolism up from the Gulf Coast of Mexico. Now I don't know. The evidence is pointing the other direction.
It seems that the ancestors of the Uchee were the progenitors of the Olmec and Maya civilizations. For indeed, until after around 800 BC, the indigenous people of the Deptford Culture (aka Uchee) were no less advanced that the Olmec Civilization, except in the area of agriculture. The tropical climate of southern Mexico enabled peoples there to grow crops year round and thus sustain much larger populations. Once agriculture was firmly established, southern Mexico leaped ahead of the Southeast culturally.
Whatever the real history of those times long ago is, it cannot be denied that the glyph for a king on the Oresund Channel in Scandinavia in 1200 BC was the symbol for a Great Sun (king) in the Maya city of Palenque in 700 AD and a Great Sun in Etula (Etowah Mounds, GA) in 1000 AD.
The truth is out there somewhere.
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University of Miami
UM tailback Mark Walton, on a 'blocking diet,' wants a few carries
Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Walton
University of Miami's most accomplished running back is on a "blocking diet,'' and he sounds a lot like most people on a restricted regimen.
Mark Walton says he understands why he is rarely running this spring — but is clearly disheartened.
With the running back corps down to two fully healthy tailbacks on scholarship, sophomore Travis Homer and junior Walton, the Hurricanes coaching staff has been extremely vigilant about protecting Walton while concentrating on the quarterbacks vying to replace NFL-bound Brad Kaaya.
After Tuesday's 13th of 15 spring practices, the last of which is Saturday's spring scrimmage/game at Boca Raton High School (closed to the general public), Walton reflected on his lack of carries this spring and the final scrimmage in Boca.
"I really can't say too much,'' Walton said, when asked about the team's limited rushing yardage in the scrimmage last Saturday, "because I'm on a blocking diet. I'm blocking more. I don't even run the ball in scrimmages.''
What has that been like for you?
"When I do get them,'' Walton said, "I try to do the best I can. I can't really speak too much. Like I say, I'm doing more blocking. I ain't really running the ball.
"… I wouldn't say I'm frustrated. I'm not used to it right now, just going through that stage. It is what it is. I've got to move on though.''
Are you healthy now?
"Yeah, I'm healthy,'' he said. "I just don't like being babied.''
Last season, Walton led the team with 1,117 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, with another 240 receiving yards and a touchdown. His 15 scores in 2016 ranked third in UM history for a single season.
Walton acknowledged that blocking is "part of the game,'' and added that "as a running back, you gotta block, protect the quarterback. If you can't protect the quarterback, I don't think you should be out there.''
It's very clear that if Walton isn't coach Mark Richt's favorite player, he's one of them.
"We all know Mark,'' Richt said with a grin, when told Walton seemed upset. "It's a given that he loves football. He wants to play. He'd carry it 50 times a game if you'd let him. … Mostly, I wanted to see the quarterbacks in the scrimmages.
" … In live football you can block below the waist, but a lot of times guys tackle below the waist, too. You might have a guy running out in space, and a safety decides he doesn't want to take him on and he tries to torpedo the guy's legs out from under him, which is legal. So, we're just trying to keep those things from happening."
Regarding the quarterbacks, Walton said Malik Rosier and Evan Shirreffs "are "competing right now, in my perspective, for the No. 1 job.''
Redshirt freshman quarterback Jack Allison, who injured his throwing shoulder in the first scrimmage, returned to practice Tuesday on a limited basis, and Richt said he "did better'' than the coach expected, throwing short bubble screens. Richt said he'll compete in the final scrimmage if "he can throw the ball with enough juice on it.''

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Alias: Dana De Armond
Years Active: 2005 -
Born: Jun 16th 1979 / Gemini
Birth Place: Fort Bragg, NC, US United States
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Height: 5ft 8in
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Ready, Set, Weekend with Simply Beautiful Eating
It seems that there is always a national something or other day celebrated on Instagram. Last weekend it was ice cream and pretty soon it's gonna be s'mores. Why not marry the two for a match made in heaven?
That's basically what transpired in my kitchen today. I rummaged around to see if I had the key ingredients for s'mores and found what I was looking for. THE BASICS:
graham crackers
Oh. And when I opened my cupboard like old Mother Hubbard, I found that it wasn't bare. In fact, a bottle of magic shell fell on my head when I reached for the package of marshmallows.
Magic shell needs ice cream and there was just enough left in a container in the freezer to turn this s'mores creation upside down and inside outside delish.
Check this out.....ya.....that's what I'm talking about.
This literally took a few minutes to make and it's great for a last minute dessert for guests who want to be WOWED.
Skillet S'mores (with ice cream & magic shell…totally optional but absolutely necessary) 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or a combo) 15 jumbo marshmallows, halved or mini's Graham cracker squares Vanilla Ice Cream Magic Shell
Preheat oven to 450°F and place an 8 inch skillet inside. Once oven is preheated, use a pot holder to remove hot skillet from the oven. Place the butter in the skillet and use an oven mitt to hold the handle and swirl the skillet so that the melted butter coats the bottom and sides. Place chocolate chips in an even layer into the bottom of the skillet. Arrange marshmallow halves over the surface of the chocolate chips, covering the chocolate completely.
Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until marshmallows are toasted to your preference (watch closely!). Use an oven mitt to remove the skillet from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately with graham cracker squares or sticks Use caution when handling the skillet as it will be super-HOT!
Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream and drizzled with Magic Shell.YUUUUMMMMM
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|Below you will find all of the details on Comfort Suites Salem. To make a hotel reservation, simply enter your dates into the search box to see if Comfort Suites Salem has availablity. If you decide this hotel does not have all of the amenities you are searching for, please visit the Salem hotel page to choose from more hotels.
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|New construction hotel just opened in 2008. Conveniently located only 2 miles to Salem Downtown/Roanoke College and 8 miles to downtown Roanoke. Only two miles to Salem Civic Center and Moyer Sports Complex. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Only 20 miles to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Executive suites with a separate bedroom available, or try one of our whirlpool rooms. 100 percent smoke free hotel and pets not accepted.
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|From 1-81, take exit 137. Make a right at the end of the ramp. The hotel will be on the left, approximately 1/4 mile. City - 1-81 at Exit 137 Roanoke Municipal Airport, (ROA), 9.00, NE, Mile; Piedmont Triad Int'l. Arpt., (GSO), 105.00, S, Mile
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At its final session before summer recess, City Council approved a package of three bills PACDC advocated for that could generate more than $20 million per year for the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund, and create more mixed income communities.
Bill No. 180351 would create a 1% Construction Impact Tax, was approved by a narrow 9-8 vote. Mayor Kenney has expressed opposition to the bill, and could veto it when Council returns in September. Bill No. 180347 would create a new sub-fund of the Housing Trust Fund to receive and spend the funds, and it was approved by a veto-proof vote of 13-4. There was unanimous support for Bill No. 170678, which creates a voluntary Mixed Income Housing program, where developers could earn zoning density bonuses if they provide affordable units on-site, or pay into the Housing Trust Fund.
The passage of these bills is the result of two PACDC campaigns, our Can't Wait to Be Home campaign to double the revenue to the Housing Trust Fund, and our Affordable Homes for a Growing Philly campaign to leverage the city's building boom for more affordable homes. Read the letter PACDC sent to all members of City Council urging them to vote in favor of the bills, which were championed by Council President Darrell Clarke, Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez, and Councilman Mark Squilla.
PACDC will be urging Mayor Kenney to sign the bills, and if the Construction Impact Tax is vetoed, will continue our campaign to push the Administration and Council to better fund Philadelphia's affordable housing needs.
Check out the news coverage of the vote, including the Philly.com editorial and story, and this story from PlanPhilly. You can also read PACDC and our member's testimony on the bills when they were heard in the Finance Committee.


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May 4, 2018
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It's better to batch as many objects as possible in one. If they need to be split again for rendering, the object compiler will do this anyway but in a way that's more optimal for the rendering pipeline.
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Can't you merge the level data on the desktop and serialize it using the DeSerializer class? I'm only using objects of that kind, because loading them that way is the fastest way possible (and with the least memory consumption).sure i can. but that will cost me a few things. i prefer text based levels for both small size and simplicity. i can still use them on desktop and serialize objects, but that way level size will get bigger. and manupulating different objects are much simpler. highlighting etc.


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The Death of Traditional Management
Steve Denning, author of "The Leader's Guide to Radical Management" (Jossey-Bass, 2010) has published a great article on Forbes.com entitled "Wal-Mart And The Futility Of Traditional Management". In this article he points out the declining business numbers of Wal-Mart and compares them to thriving and innovative businesses such as Amazon. He explains that the central reason for this decline is traditional management of the 20th century in which profits are the driver of economic activity. But, "working over "pricing and merchandising issues" isn't going to save Wal-Mart. Instead Wal-Mart has [to] reinvent itself. Wal-Mart has to start delighting its customers."
It is true that Wal-Mart is an excellent example of "traditional management" as we have seen in so many firms for a very long time. It is also true that Wal-Mart has to change something unless it was go down the drain sooner or later. However, I am not convinced that a change in management may be sufficient. Radical management as Steve describes it in his book is the right ingredient. Alas, I don't think they are sufficient. What it takes to change the game in cases like Wal-Mart is LEADERSHIP. This leadership ought to be based on the principles of radical management. Leadership has to ignite the fire for change and innovation; radical management can sustain it.
The 7 basic and inter-locking principles of radical management according to Steve Denning are the following:
1. The goal of work is to delight clients.
2. Work is conducted in self-organizing teams.
3. Teams operate in client-driven iterations.
4. Each iteration delivers value to clients.
5. Managers foster radical transparency.
6. Managers nurture continuous self-improvement.
7. Managers communicating interactively through stories, questions and conversations.
Leadership starts with assessing and understanding the situation; this includes understanding its customers and finding out what delights them. This is a first step. Then leadership has to help build a vision for change. Without this vision, the "project" is likely to fail.
It will be very interesting to see whether or not Wal-Mart will be capable of making this change. Personally, I have some doubts. In Germany Wal-Mart miserably failed in its market entry. Not because it sold the wrong products. Not because the products were not always cheaper. But because Wal-Mart did not bother trying to understand the culture of German customers. This is negligence, yes. But even more so it shows that Wal-Mart has the wrong attitude; it lacks the willingness to look left or right. Call it arrogance, ignorance or whatever you like. It is the recipe for long-term failure.
Wal-Mart has a lot of money and a lot of assets. These will secure that Wal-Mart will be around for quite some time to come. However, as long as it limits its focus on managing them, its business will deteriorate. Radical management as proposed by Steve Denning is a necessary condition for change but it is not sufficient. What it takes is LEADERSHIP based on radical management.
To learn more about this kind of leadership for success, read my book "Leadership Principles for Project Success" (CRC Press, 2011).
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Money becomes tight as a family grows in size and age. In most families, the youngest kid gets a lot of hand-me-downs. Seems unfair, but it may not always be possible to outfit all the kids in the family with brand new gear all the time: and it is not just clothes for the kids that a family needs. Catalogue shopping from Deal Monkey could be the solution to this problem.
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Nelson Mandela - Greatness Personified
"There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." This is one of my favorite quotes from Nelson Mandela (1918 - 2013). He did not hide his light under a bushel; even when he was in a prison cell, his words and his strength inspired the world. The thought that lingers in my mind when I think of Nelson Mandela is that he left this world so much better than he found it. He had a powerful, positive impact while he was alive and will continue to inspire millions for years to come. "When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace." Nelson Mandela. Sleep in perfect peace Mr. Mandela.
We all have a finite time on this earth. Consequently, that window of your life should offer a glimpse of love, faith, action, service, gratitude, activism, and other qualities that only you can bring to the table. Is your family better because you are a part of it? Is your presence felt in your community and is it a stronger unit because of your contributions? Is your light shining brightly or is it covered under fear and insecurity. Today is a great day to start living more boldly. Identify one way that you can step out of the shadows at home, at work or in your community and take a small step towards your greatness.


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Disclaimer for All Information on Cavitations or Ischemic Bone Disease contained in this page:
Its important for any person or patient reading this page to note that each and every patient is responsible for doing their own research on the said procedure and understanding whether its something that could potentially benefit them and their health conditions. The compiled information on this page is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or inform any patient about a potential diagnosis or treatment. The effectiveness of cavitation surgery varies from patient to patient and is not without risks. Cavitation surgery is not intended to treat, resolve or benefit any specific condition or ailment and patients should understand that they may not experience benefits to their health after undergoing such a surgery.
What is a cavitation in the jaw bone?
A cavitation is really a colloquial term for "ischemic bone disease" or "sites of alternate healing" which means either an active infection or abnormal tissue growth in the bone of the maxilla or mandible. Ischemic Bone Disease aka "IBD" or cavitations are also called Chronic Ischemic Jawbone Disease – "CIBD". Chronic ischemic bone disease is a name used to describe a disease process involving pathological changes in the bone tissue related to impaired blood flow (ischemia). In the jawbones these pathological changes are usually triggered by a combination of systemic and oral factors.
Depending on the severity and extent of the disease process, various names have been used to describe pathological changes that can occur in CIBD such as:
Aseptic Osteomyelitis | Avascular Osteonecrosis | Ischemic Osteonecrosis | Hole in the Jaw Bone | Bone Marrow Oedema | Regional Ischemic Osteoporosis
Additional terms include: osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis, Neuralgia-Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis (NICO), Chronic Osteitis, Ratner's Cyst, Robert's Cyst, Osteocavitations.
These jaw infections can be acute such as osteomyelitis (a highly dangerous, virulent tissue necrotizing bacteria – emergency room is warranted!) or chronic based bacteria (and other pathogens) that arrise due to necrotic or abnormal tissue in the jaw bones. For the purpose of this exploratory article, Ischemic Bone Disease will be interchangeable with IBD / CIBD / cavitation / jaw bone infection.
Read about the History of Cavitations <= here
Cavitation of the Jaw – Ischemic Bone Disease "IBD" or Chronic Ischemic Jawbone Disease "CIBD"
In the jaws CIBD can be complicated by the presence of chronic infections that can be related to periodontal and dental infections, including chronically infected root-canaled teeth. The fact that the jaws contain branches of the 5th cranial nerve ( trigeminal nerve ) is also an situation unique to the jawbones. The frequent use of local anesthetics with vasoconstrictors (drugs that shrinks blood vessels, like epinephrine) can also exacerbate the problem, in addition to the use of other pharmaceutical drugs such as corticosteroids. Toxins such as heavy metals (lead, mercury, nickel, cadmium) and acetaldehyde are contributory factors and trauma in any form can also play a role.
Over time a number of other names have also been used by various dental clinicians for jawbone with chronic ischaemic damage such as:
Chronic Osteitis, Ratner's Cyst, Robert's Cyst, Osteocavitations and Neuralgia-Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis (NICO), the latter being more specific for cases when neuralgia is a dominant feature of the disease process since there are many cases where pain is either absent or a minor symptom.
Why do Dental Cavitations develop? The Etiology of Ischemic Bone Disease
Bacteria and tissue death are the simple and short answers to why cavitations or IBD ischemic bone disease develops. Bacteria that is poorly handled by the body's immune system colonizes, feasting on existing cellular structure thusby destroying bone and blood supply to the surrounding bone. The term Ischemic Bone Disease medically means "no blood flow to the bone" which thereby creates dead, or "necrotic" tissue. As in many instances of generalized necrosis, which is cellular death, infection is a byproduct which can turn into systemic issues such as gangrene and sepsis.
(What is Necrosis? Think of frostbitten toe during a hike into the Himalayan Mountains – the toe is purple because it lacked blood supply, as in the toe underwent ischemia – thereby resulting in cellular death, as in necrosis of the toe, and required amputation to prevent gangrene or even worse, sepsis.)
Where does the bacteria come from? There are several known and debated reasons for the development of alternative healing sites or otherwise knowns as cavitation in the jaw.
- Tooth extractions: Bacteria During tooth extraction surgery (wisdom teeth included) the bacteria is not properly neutralized or adequately flushed out after an oral surgery or extraction. Once the traditional dentist sutures the extraction site, the bacteria multiplies and makes its way into the bone where it begins its onslaught of destroying tissue and bone. Once trapped inside the post-surgery cavity these bacteria can incubate for years, potentially releasing toxic infection residue [bacterial debris and tissue waste (necrotic cells)] into the blood, circulating through the circulatory system and ultimately negatively impacting all the cells of the the body. This of course can cause a host of health issues, both local to the jaw and other areas of the body that we often observe for those patients positively diagnosed with alternative healing sites or IBD.
- Tooth Extractions: Periodontal Ligament While this remains controversial, it is the belief some oral physicians that upon extraction of a tooth, if the periodontal ligament is not removed along with the tooth, it can cause abnormal healing which results in abnormal tissue and is more likely to develop bacteria. The periodontal ligament supplies the tooth with blood and serum, and upon removing the tooth, the periodontal ligament will die and resorb. However, when the body rejects the left behind periodontal ligament, infection can occur which is thought to potentially turn into IBD, or infections in the jaw bone (aka cavitations.) This scenario can happen under what dentists consider the "normal" extraction situation: the tooth is removed but the ligament that holds the tooth in place is left behind and the area isn't properly cleaned, and consequently toxins remain within the ligament that slowly seep into the body, potentially creating chronic health issues and other symptoms most doctors can't diagnose (such as fibromyalgia, heart issues, endocrine issues, neurological issues, among others).
- Root Canal Infections: Root canaled teeth no longer have an active blood supply, and in the biological and holistic communities are referred to as "ischemic teeth" or "necrotic teeth" because essentially the tooth is a dead appendage due to lack of blood supply. Depending on the strength of the individuals immune system countered by oxidative stress on the cells and overall biological disease processes, individuals can develop secondary infections underneath root canaled teeth. Root canaled teeth with no dynamic pain receptors are especially dangerous because typically the individual does not feel any pain or discomfort until the infection is so large that it can spread to the adjacent teeth, tissues and bone can develop a massive abccess (pus filled infection). The infection in a root canaled tooth can also move vertically into the bone, with the bacteria "eating away" all tissues in its path, regardless of direction. Once the infection from a secondary infection in a root canaled tooth moves into the bone, it can become a case of IBD. While this process doesn't happen overnight, once the infection has moved into he jaw bone, the patient may still not experience acute discomfort and only may exhibit symptoms of overall health decline.
- Overuse of Poorly Chosen Local Anesthetic: Ischemia Dr. Yuriy May is EXTREMELY selective about the anesthetic that he uses for all patients, and most notably, rarely uses local anesthetic with epinephrine. Most educated patients know that epinephrine, is a vasoconstrictor and therefore reduces blood supply to the anesthetized area during surgery. This is precisely the reason Dr. May prefers not to use vasoconstrictor, as for healing and tissue regeneration the biological system NEEDs blood flow. But stifling blood flow, some dentists are risking reducing the blood supply by such a degree that the result is "ischemia" which is "lack of blood flow." Like the brain or any other part of the brain, without blood flow, there is no oxygen delivered to the cells, and without oxygen, our cells, like our brain, will being to die. At Natural Dentistry we specifically use shorter half life anesthetics like Carbocaine (Mepivicaine) and Prilocaine (Citanest). While cheaper local anesthetics like lidocaine can be purchased and used without epinephrine, the toxic byproducts formed by use of lidocaine are considered undesirable relative to other local anesthetics and thus avoided by the best biological dentists like Dr. May during surgical processes. By using shorter acting anesthetics with lower toxic byproduct creation and avoiding the use of vasocontrictors like epinephrine, Dr. May is able to not only avoid the formation of ischemia in patients but also reverse and regenerate ischemic disease processes such as cavitations in the jaw.
- Infection & Lowered Immune System: Bugs In addition to bacteria and infections arising from necrosis (a byproduct of several items on this list) other systemic secondary co-infections can thrive in the ischemic bacteria rich environment. It has been documented in many surgeries that resolve cavitations, that upon surgically opening up the "festering hole in the jaw" oral physicians have observed other harmful elements including viruses, fungi and parasites which were also verified by biopsies. This complication can potentially be due to the lowered immune response, as the body is already embroiled in trying to fight against the chronic jaw bone infection. The immune system cannot keep up fighting the opportunistic pathogens and therefore an overgrowth of fungi, viruses and parasites can occur in addition to neurotoxic bacteria. During such complications, it has been documented that bacteria from within the cavitation site may produce very strong chemicals that are highly neurotoxic. Research has shown these toxins can then combine with chemicals or heavy metals, such as mercury, and form even more potent toxins. These neurotoxins can over time be released into the bloodstream where they destroy many otherwise critically important enzymes within the body.
- Low Vitamin Levels, Ineffective Immune Systems, Lyme Disease: With the inability to form healthy bone, strong angiogenesis (vascularization development) and overall low ability to heal and defend against inflammation, creates the perfect opportunitistic environment for cavitations to form where the wisdom teeth once grew. After the wisdom tooth extractions, which are often complicated by use of strong ischemia causing drug like lidocaine with epinephrine and conducted at inappropriate ages, a low vitamin D3 combined with the inability if the body to heal is the potential to help establish the very problem we aim to treat, ischemic bone disease which becomes a chronic source of infections, disease and malaise for patients. In addition, with such high diagnosis rates of Lyme Disease and various other Borrellia infections, it has been observed that the Borrellia virus tends to live and proliferate locally in the in the areas of cavitations, which have no ability to fight the Lyme infections as the immune system is not able to reach the areas of ischemia due to limited blood flow.
Risks & Dangers of Ischemic Bone Disease & Cavitations
You might think it's bad enough to think about having neurotoxic bacteria, fungus and other unsavory creatures swimming in the open spaces between your teeth and gums, but there actually is one thing worse; cavitations (also called osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis, or a "hole in the bone"). Now, cavitations are exactly what they sound like they are; a hollowed out area or hole – and in this case, a cavern occurs when all too active bacteria has successfully departed the original post-surgical site and has somehow begun to impress itself into the actual jawbone. Every additional hole created by this process is filled with decaying bone and tissue that leaves behind an ever greater potential for bacteria (and their unsavory cohorts and associated neurotoxins) to flourish and grow. Eventually this caustic soup of poison leaks into the blood stream where it can cause or exaggerate other existing health issues in the body.
Diagnosis Jaw Cavitations and Ischemic Bone Disease Diagnosis
Although cavitations can go undetected for years in an otherwise healthy person, jaw pain sometimes occurs in patients suffering from bone lesions and sometimes jaw pain will manifest after a sinus infection, which can then also lead to the discovery of a cavitation. But it seems that the vast majority of people seeking to discover whether or not they have cavitations are those also suffering from other chronic health issues. It is the overriding health condition that has brought them back to the dentist seeking ways to cut down on potential toxins flowing into the bloodstream.
The first step in successfully diagnosing cavitations can be made using a variety of diagnostic tools which can include a unique ultrasound device developed specifically for this purpose called a Cavitat, CAT scans and MRI's. The best method of detection is through a ConeBeam CT Scan (CBCT) and applied kineseology (AK) or muscle testing.
Cavitations & NICO Diagnosis – Why don't traditional dentists diagnose dental cavitations? Are cavitations real? Where is the research?
Like osteoporosis, Ischemic Bone Disease is frequently not diagnosed and even less frequently treated. In many instances it is the symptoms of IBD that are treated rather the disease process itself and its causes. For example a patient with cavitations in the lower jaw may experience atypical facial pain (pain of an unknown origin) and will be prescribed medication for the pain. Another patient with a tooth located in bone tissue with cavitations may experience pain in that tooth because of pulpal ischaemia (ischemic pulpitis) and endodontic therapy (root canal treatments) will be performed to removed the inflammed pulp. In other cases antibiotics may be prescribed with temporary relief, as this does not treat the underlying issue of dead tissue and anaerobic bacteria present and festering in the jaw bone.
In order for you to understand that dental cavitations are real (published on PUB MED) in numerous articles and actually affect the body seriously and in many unpredictable and debilitating ways, here is a snap shot of a few articles by doctors and scientists exploring the detrimental effects of dental cavitations if left untreated, including the 30 fold increases in RANTES, a regulated-on-activation normal T-cell expressed and secreted is a chemotactic cytokyne (read: inflammation!) that plays a key role in recruiting immune cells to inflammatory sites.
Ischemic Bone Disease Diagnosis – Why is it so difficult to diagnose cavitations?
Mainly because it is difficult to see on x-rays and because there is a lack of awareness of the disease process itself. Of course there are cases where the disease process becomes so severe that it is difficult to miss. For example in the last 5 years there has been severe cases of osteonecrosis of the jaws associated with the use of bisphosphonates (Bisphosphonates are a class of potent pharmaceutical drugs used to inhibit bone resorption) Such cases not only involve the cancellous bone but also the cortical bone, leading to some of the cortical bone being exfoliated through the oral mucosa. This makes the disease process very obvious.
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Ischemic Bone Disease Treatment
Once properly diagnosed, treatment for a cavitation commonly starts by a series of ozone treatments, followed by surgically removing any dead bone, tissue and other debris. Additional treatment options include the use of lasers and ozone treatments as well as probiotics and other natural products/techniques. Once applied, these methods help to create a clean and sterile environment that promotes healing at the site, and ultimately throughout the body. As you read the section below, you will see immediately you aren't just selecting a top dentist in Connecticut to perform your cavitation surgery, but you are selecting one of the most experienced and serious dental experts in the world (USA and Abroad) for your surgery along the likes of Dr. Volz in Switzerland, with whom Dr. May trained directly and uses some of the exact protocols for jaw infection remediation surgery and therapy.
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet Begins 2 weeks prior to surgery (gluten free, diary free, grain free, sugar free, meat free, organic, unprocessed, highly alkalizing diet)
- Ozone Injections Prior to Surgery
- Procaine Injections Prior to Surgery
- Surgery of ALL implicated cavitations sites (the patient needs to be educated why its suboptimal to break up surgeries and perform surgery for one site at a time, and will understand clinically it is ideal to address all areas of disease in one surgery)
- Ozone Insufflation (Nose & Ears)
- Ozone Injections Post Surgery
- Procaine Injections Post Surgery
- Biomodulation and LLLP Therapy Post Surgery
- Significantly Reduced WIFI and Bluetooth Exposure Post Surgery
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet Continues a minimum 2 weeks post surgery (gluten free, diary free, grain free, sugar free, meat free, organic, unprocessed, highly alkalizing diet)
Ozone Therapy & Procaine Therapy for Cavitations
At Dr. May's office, we take ischemic bone disease seriously, and for the patients who travel to us from all over the globe, they don't come to see the top dental cavitations expert in the world just for surgery, the patient seek Dr. May out due to his all-encompassing and life altering protocols. Sad to say, Natural Dentistry has even experienced patients traveling for their 3rd or 4th ischemic bone disease surgery as the prior surgeries they had were unsuccessful. Luckily, the patients who select Dr. May for their first procedure win the jackpot, in a lucky way. The cavitation protocols do not get any more serious, robust or proven than that of Natural Dentistry Center's Dr. Yuriy May.
At least 2 weeks before the surgery scheduled date, all patient are highly recommended to start an aggressive anti-inflammatory diet as outlined in Dr. May's Cavitation Surgery Protocol at least 2 weeks before surgery. (Diet Protocol: gluten free, diary free, grain free, sugar free, meat free, organic, unprocessed, highly alkalizing diet) The patients must have vitamin D3 levels that are above the minimal healing threshold as determined by Dr. May's ischemic bone disease remediation protocol, and have usually been supplementing with his regiment of vitamins and supplements for 2 weeks prior the surgery date.
1 week prior to surgery, every patient starts with a series of ozone injections in to every single affected cavitation site. In addition, the injections of ozone are followed with procain therapy injections. Why are we doing more at Natural Dentistry Center than any other biological dentist performing the "same" cavitation surgery procedure? Well simply put, for extraordinary results, Dr. May has put together an extraordinary protocol. After all that time and energy and investment, do you want to approach your cavitation surgery from an average protocol – or do you want to do it RIGHT?
The day of surgery, the patient will again undergo a series of ozone injections into each of the NICO sites, followed by procaine injections that maybe also mixed with sterile homeopathic compounds from Europe. After the surgery is completed, the patient will undergo a 40 minute nose and ear ozone insufflation. This part of the protocol is designed to fill all sinus and ear canals with a mix of ozone and oxygen, to continually fight the bacteria/infection/viruses/fungi that have been displaced and removed by the surgery. Another words, all the pathways of the head and neck are infused with ozone to help heal and create blood flow.
One Week after the surgery, the patient will come in post-surgery evaluation, and another series of ozone and procaine injections. After the injections, another 40 minutes of ozone insufflation for the ears and nose will follow.
Three weeks after the surgery, the patient will come in for their next series of ozone and procaine injections. A discussion about transitioning from the anti-inflammatory to a less restrictive diet, but still maintaining gluten free, diary free and low sugar components. Patients will be asked to complete a health evaluation on any changes you've experienced since the surgery – either positive or negative, in your health.
Five weeks after the surgery, the patient will come in for their next series of ozone and procaine injections. Patients will be asked to complete a health evaluation on any changes you've experienced since the surgery – either positive or negative, in your health.
6 Months post surgery, a CBCT will be taken to assess healthy bone formation in the healed surgical sites. Patients will be asked to complete a health evaluation on any changes you've experienced since the surgery – either positive or negative, in your health.
Cavitation Surgery by Top Biological Dentist Dr. Yuriy May in CT
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Post-Cavitation Surgery Therapies, Healing & Rehabilitation in Connecticut
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Citations & Research on Cavitations & Chronic Health Diseases
(1) IAOMT Position Document – 2014
(2) IAOMT Position Document – 2007
(3) Dr. Klinghardt's Presentation
Additional information:
1) INCIDENCE LEVELS AND CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS RELATED TO CAVITATIONS Natural Recovery Plan Research PDF on Cavitations
2) www.bicon.com/news/pdf/jawbone_cavitation.pdf


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I was so happy to get up at 5 a.m. and watch history unfold! Princess Kate was stunning! I am hearing a lot of talk that people wished it would have been a little more. I loved how simple it was, an understated beauty, classic and a timeless gown. This was an Alexander McQueen dress designed by Sarah Burton. Gorgeous!
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I also immediately fell in love with Pippa's (Kate's sister) bridesmaid gown.
Maid of honor Pippa Middleton wore, like the bride, a Sarah Burton creation made of a heavy, ivory satin-based crepe, with a cowl front. It has the same button detail and lace trims as her sister's stunning bridal gown.
I continued to watch the ceremony unfold, and was just amazed. I think they said 1900 in Westminster Abbey....can you imagine?!?!
I sat patiently and awaited the kiss. When I saw it happen, I was a little said and thought really...that's it. But then, to my surprise, we got a second one! I was then satisfied :)
I can't wait to see images pop up the reception and her dress change later in the evening!
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You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14 (NKJV)
At the time that I'm writing this, I've just come home from another reviving experience of our 10 Days of Prayer during which the Scripture quoted above was mentioned. Wow, let that passage sink in...words of Jesus spoken to disciples long ago but applicable to disciples of all ages.
Light. Of the WORLD. You and me?!
Maybe you feel a tinge of disbelief like I initially do when I hear and read those words, the kind of disbelief that looks to my right and then my left for the "someone else" Jesus may be talking about. But no, this IS for me. And it IS for you.
Let me share two simple realities tucked away in these words of Jesus that move me past unbelief and into faithfulness to Jesus' high calling. (Disclaimer: The following observations may look like unnecessary attention to grammar detail, but there's really something to all this. :))
You are...
1) The "You" is not just you. In the context, Jesus is talking to a group of people. So we're supposed to hear "you" in the plural and collective sense, not "you" in the singular and individual sense. You all, not you alone, are the light of the world. The "you" is not just you...it's us. When Jesus calls you the light of the world, He's sets that high calling in the framework of team and community where there is truly strength in numbers. The times I feel hesitant to take up the "light of the world" label, are usually the times I feel stuck by the perception that I'm doing it all on my own. But put me alongside someone else who embraces that illuminating call or, better yet, a group who want to light up their corner of the world, and that hesitancy has much less chance to turn into paralyzing fear.
2) "You are" is a description, not a prescription. It's stated in the indicative, not the imperative. Did you notice that Jesus didn't say, "Be the light of the world"? In other words, Jesus is giving us more of a promise to trust than a command to fulfill. It's more about who He has made us and less about what we'll make of ourselves. It's a declaration of who He has already made us, not an obligation of what have yet to do. That's why two verses later, Jesus' concluding appeal is "let your light so shine." It's an identity we already possess in Christ that apparently we have a hard time letting our lives make known. So if my light isn't shining, it's not so much that I'm being negligent or disobedient…but that I'm really not trusting that what Jesus promised He's able to perform (Rom. 4:21).
There it is again. You are...
May we embrace this life calling with less of me and more of we, less of trying and more of trusting.
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Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.
This is the second part of the course (IARD 4011 or LATA 4011 is first taken in the fall) taken on return from Ecuador. Partners students with community practitioners in a rural region of Ecuador after preparing them during the IARD 4011 or LATA 4011 fall course for a service trip to Ecuador during Winter break. The class will expose students to a community that has rejected the prospect of open-pit mining, and instead attempted to create an alternative model of development focusing on artisan cooperatives, conservation initiatives, and sustainable agriculture. A series of guest lecturers from a wide range of disciplines will contextualize the case-study by addressing issues of sustainable development, community-based conservation, and resistance to extractive industries. Students will communicate directly with practitioners in Ecuador during the Fall semester and develop projects with their practitioners. Students will be able to choose between three topics: Design and Marketing for Artisanal Women's Groups, Agroforestry and Ecoagriculture for a Shade-Grown Coffee Cooperative, and Ecological Conservation and Reserve Management for a local conservation.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: IARD 6011, LATA 6011
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Lassoie, J
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In another installement of the Battle of Barrow, this time on the tennis court, the Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs swept Apalachee High School in a home contest.
Carlee Thurmond won 6-0, 6-0 against Sara Martinez at No. 1 singles while Michelle Tippens won 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 against Samantha Linatok at No. 2 singles.
Maddie Dufresne made it a sweep in singles play for WBHS defeating Apalachee's Kyle Turner 6-1, 6-1.
In doubles play, Hannah Easterling and Haleigh Easterling defeated Sara Wagler and Maddie Gordon 6-2, 6-3, while the No. 2 WBHS doubles team of Anna Bass and Kathryn Faulkner defeated Bella Wilkins and Carsyn Flanigan 6-0, 6-1. Bass and Faulkner recorded the team's lone win two days earlier against Lanier High School 7-5, 6-2.
See more tennis coverage in the March 11 print edition of the Barrow Journal.
Winder-Barrow High School's Kathryn Faulkner competes Friday in doubles against Apalachee High School. Photo by Jessica Brown
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During the 65th anniversary of the prestigious Association of Clefs d'Or, which took place at the restaurant La Petite Maison in Nice, seven new concierges received this important distinction. Among them, two concierges of the Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel were recognised for their excellent knowledge of the country and great passion for their profession and sense of service.
The Farirmont's Mathieu Adelaide, sponsored by the Clef d'Or Cafiero Canestrelli (Hôtel de Paris) and Rino Alzetta (Fairmont MC,) and Aurélien Cathagne, as sponsored by the Clef d'Or Felipe Rodrigues (Negresco) and Stéphane Bellon (Fairmont MC), both received the crossed gold keys lapel pin.
The Association of Clefs d'Or was born in Paris in 1929. The National Union of Hotel Concierges comprised nine countries – France, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Today, represented by about 3,400 members in more than 50 countries, Les Clefs d'Or is a privileged club always ready to recognise a new trend and the different needs of each nationality of tourists.
As the President of Les Clefs d'Or France, Thierry Revel, said, "Despite the evolution of new technologies that regularly change the habits of the Hotel Concierge profession, nothing can replace knowledge, responsiveness, availability and above all human contact, which is our great strength."


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The best parts of the story had to be the shades of grey. They made us sometimes think that even in a word with demons not everything is how it seems. Not every demon is evil, not every human is good. And without a doubt doing the right thing would and will suck. Its a story portraying reality.
Both series also had their freakishly funny moments. From the dialog to certain storylines. Nevermind the Buffy Musical which I still can catch myself singing for no apparent reason. Cavemen versus Astronauts who would win? I still don't think we have a proper answer to that. Movie idea? I think so.
And I refuse to ignore Angels part. His series is a spin off that not only got out of the Buffy shadow but managed to build its own legacy. A vampire that was cursed with a soul trying to hero. How could that not become a classic? Movies should steal that story line, that's how good it is!
Not only that but his impressive group of friends (like Buffy's) compliment him perfectly. Sometimes both these shows are more about the group then the hero themselves. And sometimes they aren't the most powerful or epic. Who could forget that it was Xander who defeated Dark Willow. Or Wesley's amazingly sad death in the last episode of Angel. 2 normal people in a world of monsters. Everyone had impact.
Buffy is a story that seems to continue on via comic books, rumors of a new movie, offshoots that never happened and video games. Its a legacy of storytelling that will never ever seem to go away. And I do believe that is a great thing.
New people will be exposed to it as time goes on. It may be made fun of for its corny graphics but I ask when you do become exposed to it look at it like the stories they are. Heroes versus villians and the immortal shades of grey they threw into our faces on such a regular basis. So remember everybody while they may be older series they are worth the watch and are available on DVD, and even on Netflix. Give them a watch! And always remember WWBD!


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Azerbaijan has an immense marine potential in the region. The location of the country on the Caspian Sea, its long coastline and maritime borders with 4 countries create ideal conditions for the development of boat and yacht business, maritime transport, recreational water activities and water sports. That is why the Caspian International Boat and Yacht Show aims to promote development in this direction and combines sectors like boats, yachts, marine equipment and accessories, navigation and communication, ship and berth design and construction, yacht clubs and sailing schools, water sports and much more. Starting from 2016, the Boat & Yacht Show will be annually held alongside the Caspian International TransCaspian - Transport, Transit and Logistics Exhibition, one of the sectors of which is the Marine Industry. Participants of the TransCaspian exhibition are such state-owned companies as the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping CJSC, Baku International Trade Sea Port, the State Maritime Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as commercial organizations in the field of shipbuilding and port infrastructure, marine registers, and freight forwarding companies.
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WASHINGTON (9/16/14)--This week likely marks the final pre-election sessions for Congress, and while the top priority is to pass a bill to fund the government past the end of the year, a number of other bills are likely to be considered.
The House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules this week. The Credit Union National Association is closely following the Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act, which includes CUNA-supported language relating to points and fees calculations in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's ability-to-repay rule.
The House is also expected to consider the American Savings Promotion Act (H.R. 3374), which would allow financial institutions to offer raffle-based, prize-linked savings accounts. CUNA testified in support of this bill in July (News Now July 16).
CUNA will be among several financial services organizations testifying at a Senate Banking Committee hearing today, along with federal regulators including the National Credit Union Administration. See News Now's coverage of the hearing in today's issue.
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Here's a closer view of the passion-flower and aquarium with the fake lizards.
Here's a closer view of the passion-flower and aquarium with the fake lizards.
I have been getting to use my truck a lot more lately. Lots of projects and movin around. Unfotunately haven't used the winch or KC's. In due time I suppose.
This is for you PJ! I am sure that I have some better photos of the old gal somewhere, but these were the ones that were on my computer.
I haven't uploaded any photos in a while and thought it would be good to have some of my truck on here. It shows the progression a little bit here. I don't really have a camera right now other than my phone, so my photo taking is way down. I did make some inquiries today as to getting my "weather proof" water damaged digital camcorder fixed. That may be a little while as, I don't have means to pay for the fixing right now. Gotta get a job.
So I left yesterday morning from my parents house in PA to go back to TN so I can see my wife and get a new job. On my way out of town, I stopped by K&W Transmission in Williamsport, PA to make sure my transmission was doing well, since I had had it rebuilt, and it was.
Travels were going pretty well, until I got to Cleveland where traffic slowed down quite a bit due to rush hour, rain, and accidents. I finally got out of that and shortly after, I had the pleasure of a flat tire, which wasn't any real big surprise as I have been wanting to get new tires for some time now. But anyway, my jack wasn't big enough and I didn't have enough blocks to jack it up high enough, so I had so borrow some blocks from a trucker. Then the spare rim is steel and the original is aluminum so the lug nuts didn't really match. They were good enough to get me to the next exit where I found a guy at Tegtmeyers's Trailer sales who was doing inventory and was kind enough to give me the needed lug nuts, with the stipulation I had to do something nice for someone when I get the chance.
Great to see that in people.
So now I am getting the spare tire put on the aluminum rim and then I will be on my way. Spent the night at the Red Roof Inn in Mason, OH.
OK, so I have been MIA for a while due to my lack of desire to use dial up Internet, but here is an update.
I have recently had my interest piqued in geocaching again and have found a couple caches in the past couple days. Check out the link to my profile in the sidebar if you are a fellow cacher. If you are not, I suggest you do if you have a GPS as it is a great thing to do, when you are doing something else like waiting for a wedding reception to start, or taking your dog for a walk.
Anyway, I have also gotten a few things fixed on my truck. I have been meaning to hook up a trailer brake controller, so I can deliver railroad ties for my dad if I need to while he is out west hunting and I got that done. I was having some electrical problems which I attributed to the moisture getting in through the sunroof, so I took the sunroof out and resiliconed all of the seals. I hope this worked, because it was an awful lot of work.
I have been playing softball on Sundays and today we won both of our games. The playoffs are next weekend, so we will see how we do.
WEll there is the update. I will try to get back to writing here some more.
I have finally found a high speed internet connection here in Williamsport. I am at my friend Tinney's house and am able to do some of the things I have been wanting to do on here. Plus there is another hope for high speed out at my parents house. I was told that Chilitech may be available out there, so I put out a phone call, but didn't get around to it until after 5 on Friday, so I have to wait on a call back hopefully on Monday.
I will also be taking my truck to get the transmission fixed on Monday to K& W transmission. A buddy of mine from High School's dad owns this and seems like he is going to take good care of me.
I made it here today after some problems with the truck, which will make Missie happy. She really has a dislike for my truck because of the poor fuel mileage and many problems it has. Also that it takes up so much of my time.
So, I left Nashville yesterday morning at 8:00 and drove until about 7:00 which is when it began to overheat. This happened at the Tom's brook exit of I-81 which was only a half hour away from my cousins house. I made it my cousin's house after I had let the truck cool off while I ate. The next morning when I got up to start the truck, it wouldn't, which sucked. I finally got it jumped by having AAA come out and then went to Autozone, which was what I had planned to do in the morning anyway to get a new thermostat. Well, I got the thermostat, had the alternator tested, which failed, so I put on a new alternator and belts. This took me until about 2:00.
Anyway, I drove to PA with no more problems really, until I got here. I got here to my parents house and put the truck in reverse to back into the driveway and it wouldn't go.
After we went up the hill and turned around, it got parked in the yard and hasn't move since.
Now fortunately, this couldn't have happened at a better place. We know some people who will be able to fix it.
Alright, so I got some new Rancho 9000XL shocks with in cab air control to adjust depending on driving terrain and I am pretty excited about it. Anyway, I went up to Temple last week to install the shocks on my 77 F150 aka LOBO and found out that it is hard, but simple work and pretty time consuming.
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PHYSIOTHERAPY Editor Michele Harms presents A SUMMARY OF the latest issue of the CSP's academic journal and Janet Wright rounds up other research Help for hamstrings
What interventions can physiotherapists use or advise athletes to prevent hamstring injuries? The June issue – Physiotherapy 2011: 97 (2) June – includes a Cochrane systematic review of interventions for preventing hamstring injuries (Goldman EF, Jones DE. Physiotherapy 2011; 97: 91–99.).
The review focuses on the evidence for: strengthening the hamstrings, manual therapy, a proprioceptive protocol and a warm-up, cool down and stretching protocol. The authors identify contradictory findings with no clear evidence that these strategies reduce injury in football or other high-risk activities.
This review provides a useful summary for clinicians and for those who are planning a study to look at injury prevention.
Emergency – see the physio
In recent years, the journal has included papers of interest to extended scope practitioners and on direct access to physiotherapy. This theme is now continued by Australian researchers. Nicholas Taylor and his co-authors report the results of a controlled trial of 305 adults presenting to emergency departments with peripheral musculoskeletal injuries (Taylor NF et al. Physiotherapy 2011; 97: 107-114).
With the rising presence of physiotherapists in emergency departments, this is an interesting area of study. The authors found that initial contact with the physiotherapist in the emergency department could reduce the length of attendance for patients with peripheral musculoskeletal injuries when compared with those attending physiotherapy following initial assessment by a doctor.
There were no differences between those who had seen the physiotherapist first and those who had seen the doctor first in the number of imaging referrals or re-presentations.
Ultrasound tackles inflammation
Luis Signori and colleagues report on a laboratory study which looks at the effect of pulsed ultrasound on acute muscular inflammation (Signori LU et al. Physiotherapy 2011; 97: 163-169).
More work along these lines is essential to develop the evidence base of so many of the techniques and methods used by physiotherapists.
Under the conditions that were used in the study, the results suggest that ultrasound could reduce inflammation.
Gap between research and practice
Nigel Hanchard and team report on a study of almost 300 physiotherapists, surveyed about their approach to the diagnosis and management of contracted (frozen) shoulder.
The authors distinguish between the preferred treatment options when stiffness predominates and where pain predominates. They discuss the disparity between clinical practice and research evidence, particularly interesting on the subject of short-wave diathermy.
They also highlight the confusion that exists over the definition of commonly used terms like 'capsular pattern' (Hanchard NCA et al. Physiotherapy 2011; 97: 115–125).
Measuring pelvic floor strength
A collaboration between researchers in Brazil and Kari Bø in Oslo reports on the inter-rater reliability of the Oxford Grading Scale and the Peritron manometer to measure pelvic floor muscle strength.
Inter-rater reliability was only found to be 'fair' when using the Modified Oxford Grading Scale, and marginally better when using the Peritron manometer, although it was acknowledged that there are differences in what each method measures (Ferreira CHJ et al. Physiotherapy 2011; 97: 132-138).
These results support other work carried out by Bø and colleagues. The authors identify a convincing need for the development of new measures and refinement of existing measures of pelvic floor muscle strength.
No need for excess calcium in later age
Calcium supplements are popular among people concerned about osteoporosis and fractures, especially older women. The recommended calcium intake for over-fifties varies from 700mg in the UK to 1200mg or more in the USA.
But researchers in Sweden have found that a daily intake of 750mg calcium is the right amount to protect ageing bones.
They reviewed data from a 19-year study of more than 60,000 women aged 39-plus at the outset. The information provided by participants covered execise, education, smoking, weight, HRT and use of vitamin and mineral supplements.
Those with the lowest risk of osteoporosis and fractures were consuming about 750mg a day – available from a diet rich in dairy foods and green leafy vegetables. Increasing their intake or taking more than 750mg did not help.
The authors noted some evidence that high intake of calcium may actually increase the rate of hip fractures, though they stress that that result should be interpreted with caution.
Warensjö E et al. Dietary calcium intake and risk of fracture and osteoporosis: prospective longitudinal cohort study. BMJ 2011; 342:d1473, doi: 10.1136/bmj.d1473.
Never give up after a stroke
Physiotherapy plays an important role in rehabilitation after a stroke, as research has frequently shown. But in many areas, the provision of long-term services is patchy.
New research adds to the evidence that physiotherapy can go on aiding recovery, even long after a patient leaves hospital.
A group of Italian researchers conducted a systematic review of published studies to evaluate the effect of physiotherapy programmes carried out six months or more after a stroke.
They found that a variety of physiotherapy interventions improve functional outcomes, especially walking, even when applied late after a stroke.
'These findings challenge the concept of a plateau in functional recovery of patients who had experienced stroke and should be valued in planning community rehabilitation services,' say the researchers.
Ferrarello F et al. Efficacy of physiotherapy interventions late after stroke: a meta-analysis. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2011; 82 (2): 136-43.
Pain and disability from knee osteoarthritis can be eased by strength training, or exercise therapy, or exercise therapy with passive manual mobilisation, researchers found after doing a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Exercise plus manual mobilisation was best for pain, showing a moderate effect compared to the small effect of strength training or exercise therapy alone. For better pain relief, the researchers suggest adding manual mobilisation to optimise supervised exercise programmes.
Jansen MJ et al. J Physiotherapy 2011; 57 (1); 11–20.
In a study of 565 patients on sick-leave with chronic lower back pain, 31 per cent had at least one current psychiatric disorder. The most common were somatoform disorders (18 per cent) and anxiety disorders (12 per cent); 4 per cent had major depressive disorders. As these disorders can have serious effects on outcomes, the authors recommend screening CLBP patients in secondary care.
Reme S.E. et al. Eur J Pain 2011. doi:10.1016/j.ejpain.2011.04.012.
Crossing their arms reduced the pain volunteers felt when their hands were stimulated by lasers, by reducing the brain's ability to place exactly where the sensation was.
Gallace A et al. Pain 2011; 152, 1418–1423.
The Chinese exercise routine tai chi has particular health benefits for older people, including helping to prevent falls and improving mental wellbeing, researchers have found after reviewing 35 studies. However, tai chi does not improve the symptoms of cancer or rheumatoid arthritis, as some have claimed.
Lee MS, Ernst E. Br J Sports Med 2011; doi:10.1136/bjsm.2010.080622.
Rehabilitation combined with mental practice (including imagery skills) has similar effects on mobility to rehabilitation with relaxation in people with Parkinson's disease, researchers in the Netherlands have found, in a multicentre randomised trial.
Braun S et al. J Physiotherapy 2011; 57(1):27–34.
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I love to knit Baby Sweaters! Where I was born, expectant mothers knit for their babies and these style of sweater is very popular because it wraps the chest of the baby around and keeps them safe and warm. I did not include a ribbon for safety reasons, but you can still close it with velcro, buttons or zipper on the sides. The pattern is knitted from side to side. and it is all Garter Stitch, which for Portuguese Knitters mean purl every row. If you like the knit stitch better, so knit every row!


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Have you been to The Little Market yet? If not, why not? The next few of my posts will be if outfits you can only grab there so look out for more excuses to go! First up is the Dabnie outfit and boots, totally adorable from MaPetit! It's got ruffles and bows so it's an instant hit with me! Please remember that MaPetit only caters for the Bebe body so don't go buying if you rock TD!
♡Hair – Foxy – Mai Hair
♡Head – Toddleedoo – Alice
♡Body – Bad Seed – Bebe Body
♡Skin – Lambkin – Rosie
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Lizzy Lizard loves being the life of the party. She will soon have your child immersed in their meal and leave them wanting more!
Constructed from 100% Bamboo, Lizzy's multi compartment design gives you the option to offer your child an elaborate meal for one. It's also a fun and playful alternative to a more relaxed eating environment. Use Lizzy as a platter or sharing plate on those busy days. There will be no more hassle getting the kiddies to eat all of their snacks and treats.
Made of 100% Moso Bamboo, Food safe certified, ethically made.
Approx size: 27 x 21 x 2 cm, 0.450 kg
*Please note, each plate will have its own character from the bamboo used and may vary in grain and colour from each other and the one pictured. Please read our 'Product Care' section below for the maintenance and care of your plates.
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Our plates are made of natural bamboo and therefore they cannot be put in the dishwasher or microwave. Simply wash with soapy water and towel dry before placing vertically on a dish rack to air dry. To remove tough stains, use some baking soda and vinegar on the stain and rub gently in a circular motion until the stain is gone and then rinse as normal.
Rub a lemon slice with coarse salt on your products once a month to refresh it before treating it with fractionated coconut oil.
Why fractionated coconut oil?
Fractionated Coconut Oil is so-called because long-chain triglycerides are extracted from a small fraction of the coconut oil, leaving it with mostly medium-chain triglycerides. This makes it an oil with a heavy saturation level, which is what gives coconut oil its lengthy shelf life and stability.
The heavy concentration of capric and caprylic acids also gives Fractionated Coconut Oil its strong disinfectant and anti-oxidant characteristics.
Please do not use normal coconut oil on your plates or it will go rancid.
Fractionated coconut oil can be also used for a number of purposes, including hair care products, soaps, lotions and cosmetics, as a carrier oil in aromatherapy and in massage therapy. FRACTIONATED coconut oil is an excellent medium for seasoning cast iron pans, cutting boards and our bamboo plates too. Rubbing fractionated coconut oil onto our bamboo plates and cutting boards will keep them nicely protected and you won't have any problems with unwanted coconut flavour or smell.