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Surgical Information
You have been referred to an Endodontist for Surgical Root Canal Therapy
It has been determined that surgical root canal therapy is the treatment of choice to treat the problem with your tooth.
There are several reasons why surgical root canal therapy may be necessary.
These include:
- A need to institute drainage, which cannot be achieved through the tooth.
- Inabilities to seal the root end by normal means due to calcification, obstructions, resorption or previous treatments.
- Persistent post-procedural discomfort.
- The presence of infection, which will not heal in the normal manner.
No tooth will be treated unless we feel there is an excellent chance of success.
While there is not absolute certainty about healing anywhere in the body, studies indicate that treatment is successful in 80 to 90% of cases. It is possible that your chances of success may fall below this expectancy, or that your tooth may not be amenable to surgical root canal therapy at all. You will be advised of this at the time of your consultation and informed of your treatment alternatives.
It is our policy that no treatment be rendered until our patients are completely comfortable with all aspects of their care.
The procedure involves making an incision in the gum tissue around your tooth. This tissue is then carefully lifted away so that the bone overlying the area can be examined. The soft tissue infection is cleaned from inside to the bone and the end of the root is prepared to receive a root end filling in order to arrest the infection. There are number of filling materials that can be used. We recommend IRM or Super EBA cement. Please discuss the choice of filling materal with us.
The surgical procedure involves the use of microsurgical techniques. The area is examined under high-powered magnification for structural defects and fractures in the tooth or root. If the infection is severe, then it is often necessary to place a bone graft in the area to optimize the healing potential. If this applies to your specific case, you will be informed of this. Once the procedure has been completed, the gum tissue will be repositioned and stitches place to hold it in place.
The procedure is performed after the area is well anaesthetized with local anesthetic. In some cases, sedation is also recommended.
If you would like to have sedation, for your surgical procedure, please advise us so that we can discuss this with you.
Schedule your time so you do not have to resume any activity for the remainder of the day of your procedure. Depending on your individiual situation, you should be able to resume normal activity the next day.
Call us if you have any concerns. Remember that you have stitches in your mouth. If not the dissolving type, these will be remove at your next appointment. If you have any questions, stop before proceeding, and call our office.
Follow up visits and radiographs are part of your care in our office. These are necessary to evaluate the healing process as this can take 6 to 18 months. A notice will be mailed to you at the appropriate time for your re-examination.
It is important to note that we all heal differently. Successful surgical root canal therapy means that there is an absence of pain, swelling, no discharge and normal gum contour and colour.
Radiographically, we expect to see the regeneration of bone around the root of the tooth.
Following all surgical endodontic procedures, vague feeling, occasional twinges, or the sense that the tooth is different from other teeth are all possible outcomes. This is merely part of the healing response. Please notify us if you have any concerns.
As an endodontist, I solely perform root canal treatment, and corrective surgery when failures occur. Please feel free to discuss any aspect of treatment with me.
Possible Causes for Endodontic Surgery
- Anatomic complications of the root canal system resulting in symptoms and or pathology. For example: Calcified canals, severely curved canals, root resorption, additional canals, and incomplete canal formation.
- Problems associated with symptoms and/or pathology where non-surgical re-treatment is not possible. Such as: Irretrievable root filling material, crowned teeth with a post and core, ledged canals, perforated canals, blocked canals, separated instruments or foreign bodies in the canals.
- Known trauma associated with symptoms and pathology. Horizontal root fracture near the apex often necessitates a surgical intervention.
- Expediency of treatment. Surgical treatment speeds the relief of pain and swelling, the ability to disinfect the canal or control exudates, accelerates healing by removing pathology.
- Treatment of failure of previous endodontics. Where there is no apparent cause of problems, filling and seal appear adequate, direct inspection and treatment are necessary.
- The prime alternative to treatment is extraction.
NOTE: Should you experience any difficulty with your tooth after treatment in our office, we would ask you to please contact me prior to having any further treatment undertaken elsewhere. I would appreciate seeing you again for follow-up and assessment.
It is our commitment to provide the latest in microsurgical equipment and techniques available to perform endodontic surgery. For your safety and protection, all instruments used during the procedure, including the dental handpieces, are stem sterilized in an autoclave.
Dr. Irwin Golosky graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1988. He then practiced general dentistry in Toronto for three years. He received his specialty Certificate in Endodontics @ Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, which he completed in 1993.


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Optimism Over Release of Adhoc Prisoners Proves Premature
By the time 2017 arrived, four human rights officers and an election official jailed in relation to a case involving acting CNRP President Kem Sokha were supposed to be free—or at least that was the message from the opposition party after talks with the CPP on December 7.
Minister Won't Face Questions on Kem Ley
The National Assembly has rejected a request from the head of its human rights committee to summon Interior Minister Sar Kheng for questioning over the government's investigation into the July murder of political analyst Kem Ley, which many believe was a state-sponsored hit.
UN Rights Office Signs New Deal With Government
The U.N.'s human rights office has signed a new agreement to operate in Cambodia, less than two weeks before a government deadline that would have seen the office shut down if it did not renew its memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Clock Ticking For UN's Rights Office
With 10 days remaining until a government-imposed deadline for the U.N.'s human rights office to either sign a new agreement to operate in the country or close down, there is no sign that the two sides have come any closer to reaching a deal.
Rainsy Threatens to 'Crush' Election Holdouts; Analysts Scoff
As his party is in the midst of negotiations to free jailed human rights workers, opposition leader Sam Rainsy over the weekend promised to "crush" those in the CPP who do not respect a prospective 2018 national election victory.
Duterte Draws Ire Over Attire in King Meeting
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to make a great impression on government officials who drank champagne and signed deals with him during a two-day visit; however, he left a bad taste in the mouths of some Cambodians.
No Probe Into Sokha Threats Without Complaint, Ministry Says
The Interior Ministry said on Wednesday it would not open an investigation into violent threats against deputy opposition leader Kem Sokha—apparently made by youth activists aligned with the ruling party—unless a complaint was filed.
Duterte Defends Bloody Drug War on Arrival
Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte and boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao touched down in Phnom Penh on Tuesday as part of a two-day visit to the capital, where the president used a speech to Filipino expatriates in the country to defend his bloody war on drugs.
Threats, Guns Enter Crusade Against Kem Sokha
With the prime minister remaining silent over claims that he offered $1 million to a young political activist who has led campaigns against acting CNRP President Kem Sokha, her associate over the weekend appeared to introduce violent threats to their crusade.
Suspected Child Torturer Captured In Vietnam
A 25-year-old Vietnamese man was arrested in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday evening in relation to graphic videos allegedly showing him repeatedly torturing a young Cambodian boy, according to an investigator involved in the manhunt.
With Sokha Pardon, What's in It for Hun Sen?
If his opponents have learned anything in the past two decades, it's that Prime Minister Hun Sen does not do favors. He makes deals, breaks deals and plays chess.
Sokha to Replace Rainsy in Parliamentary Position
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy is to be replaced by Kem Sokha, his deputy, as head of the minority group in parliament, according to National Assembly spokesman Leng Peng Long.
PM Deals 'Strong Blow' to West as Human Rights Day Begins
Amid a crusade by the Cambodian government to keep foreigners out of its sovereign affairs, it released a video on Sunday titled "Samdech Hun Sen deals a strong blow to the United States of America and European countries surrounding the color revolution and the Middle East wars."
Quality Control
Huy Vannak is a man of many hats—television news director, government official and a youth organizer for the ruling party. Is he the right man to guide Cambodian journalists to a better future?
With UN Rights Office Under Fire, Donors Offer Quiet Support
There have been no public expressions of concern or worry coming from international donors since the government threatened the U.N.'s human rights office with closure last week in a move that marked a severe escalation in an already tense relationship.
With Twitter, Sam Rainsy Expands Reach—Slightly
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy, having charted the course for social media success as a Cambodian politician using Facebook, expanded his online outreach to Twitter this month.
Social Media Arrests Stunt Web Freedom
Internet freedom has diminished in Cambodia over the past year due to arrests over social media posts and a new telecoms law that gives the government broad control over mobile phone and internet providers, a new report says.
With Public Spectacles, CPP Looks to Project Positivity
Speaking out against the ruling party can be a dangerous endeavor these days. But that doesn't mean the CPP is not a fun crew to party with. Or at least that is what Prime Minister Hun Sen and his long-ruling regime seem to be trying to convince people through increasingly frequent and lavish public spectacles.
North Korea Condemns UN's Criticism of Cambodia
A senior North Korean diplomat has seized on the current dispute between the U.N.'s human rights office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to blast the U.N. for its regular criticism of Cambodia's woeful human rights record.
Government Calls UN's Human Rights Office 'Illegal'
After the Foreign Affairs Ministry said the U.N. human rights office had "crossed a red line" with its criticism of the decision to exile opposition leader Sam Rainsy from the country, a government spokesman on Sunday called the body "illegal."

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There, when you need them
United Way of Laurens County message: "Give A Little. Help A Lot."
People who are willing to be there when you need them.
The United Way of Laurens County honored two such individuals Thursday as it kicked off the 2018 campaign with the theme "Give A Little. Help A Lot."
Melvin Bailey received the C. Bailey Dixon Volunteerism and Philanthropy Award. In addition to assisting with the United Way campaign, Bailey directs the United Ministries activities and food pantry in Clinton, and supervises a snack-pack program.
This program fills a backpack with nutritious, portable food that school children can have during the weekend, when they are away from school breakfast and lunch.
Former agency executive director Whitney Robertson received an Above and Beyond the Call of Duty award for her continuing willingness to work with United Way programs. Robertson is marketing director for the Laurens County Development Corporation.
Immediate past board chair Rev. Jeri Perkins introduced Robertson. UWLC Interim Executive Director Alesia Carter introduced Bailey as the volunteerism award winner. Presentations were made by Allison Seibert, resource development manager.
Guest speaker, Rev. Blake Harwell, asked the United Way-supporting audience to be aware that even during times of a rising economy, some people get left behind.
"I know sometimes you wonder is the good you are trying to do really making a difference," Harwell said. "Your gifts to United Way of Laurens County are very helpful. I am proud to be in a community that supports United Way."
Just a few programs funded by the United Way include 96 meals every day for the elderly, sheltering abused adults and children, assembling snack packs for child nutrition, working with at-risk youth, and teaching professional skills to adults, he said.
"Great work is being done," Harwell said, "because you give."
People running the 31 United Way of Laurens County-funded programs are "closer to the action, and they serve very effectively."
Too many times, Harwell said, "We see problems, we don't see people. We need to love first, and ask questions later." Carter said she had been in the interim director role for three weeks now, but is no a stranger to United Way, serving two years as an AmeriCorps participant. "Every contribution toward a goal is valuable," she said.
Carter said UWLC is opening a satellite office in Gray Court, at the town hall, for those with no transportation to Laurens and Clinton. She also recognized the Campaigns of Excellence:
-- Sterilite, #1 campaign;
-- Shaw Industries, #2 campaign;
-- Asten Johnson, #3 campaign;
-- Laurens Electric Cooperative, largest money increase;
-- Baldwin Buick, largest percentage increase;
-- Laurens YMCA, largest employee participation;
-- Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission, second largest employee participation;
-- Laurens County Memorial Home, largest agency campaign of the year;
-- Hospice of Laurens County, largest percentage amount increase.
The 2018 VITA (tax preparation) Volunteer of the Year is Summer Cooper. The UWLC interns are:
-- Hayley Bryan, AmeriCorps member of Laurens County;
-- Sarah Bleile, Camp Hilton Head;
-- Autumn Hurley, front desk associate at AC Hotel, Spartanburg;
-- Carey Pitts, AmeriCorps member of Laurens County.
The 2018-19 Board of Directors is Jamie Adair, Rosanne Braswell, Selena Anderson, Summer Cooper, Justin Benfield, Lynn Downie, Ashley Buhrmaster, Sharon O'Bryant, Phyllis Staton, Pete Evans, Dina Hair, David Hammond, Jeri Perkins, Renee Madden, Dale Satterfield, Amanda Munyan, and Bryon Smith.
Top level sponsors of the kickoff luncheon are Greenville Health System Laurens County Memorial Hospital, the City of Clinton, PRTC, Shaw Industries, Presbyterian College (host site), Clinton-Newberry Natural Gas Authority and Laurens Electric Cooperative Inc.
UWLC has been assisting human services agencies for 66 years.
This Month's UWLC Activity:
United Way of Laurens County held its annual School Supplies Drive Event at the Laurens Walmart. During July, UWLC collected needed school supplies at a number of organizations and businesses around Laurens County. On July 30 – Aug. 2, UWLC employees collected the donated items at each collection site. The School Supplies Drive Event was Friday, Aug. 3, noon - 5 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. UWLC employees, District 55 and 56 representatives, and volunteers were stationed at the doors of Walmart Laurens passing out information and collecting items that shoppers donate. For each bag donated, the donors received a coupon from Sonic for free and/or half off priced menu items.


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Marla Runyon was born on January 4, 1969, in Santa Maria, CA, the largest city in Santa Barbara County on California's central coast. Marla was very active in soccer and gymnastics, and loved to run every chance she could. Whether she was running with her dog or running while playing soccer, she says she never really started running, she just never stopped running. In addition to gymnastics, soccer and running, Marla was very interested in all sports. When she was only 7 years old, she avidly watched the Olympic gymnasts on TV, pretending to do balance beam or floor routines. Sometimes she would walk around on her hands, and practice doing the splits. The story goes that she would finish each routine like an Olympic competitor - toes perfectly pointed and hands high above her head for the imaginary judges and cheering audience.
As the years sped by, Marla underwent some fundamental changes in her life. But they didn't stop her from running and playing sports. In 1978, when Marla was 9, she began noticing difficulty seeing the chalkboard in class. She had to hold a page of text an inch from her face to make out the words. Marla's parents took her to an eye specialist, where they learned she had Stargardt's Disease - a genetic, and irreversible, juvenile eye disease which causes progressive and rapid loss of vision, usually to the point of legal blindness. The unwavering support of her parents helped Marla find the strength to stay positive. She refused to let the disease limit her dreams. Although her vision rapidly declined, she made it through high school, rode horses, learned to play the violin, and continued to pursue her love of sports, especially running.
Marla went on to San Diego State University where she not only earned her BA and MA in Special Education for kids who are deaf or blind, but competed in such events as the heptathlon, 200-meter dash, high jump, shot put, 100-meter hurdles, long jump, javelin throw and 800-meter run. Throughout high school and college, Marla's drive to win led her to try track and field events in the Paralympics, and then the Olympics. Despite her severe vision loss, her dedication and desire never wavered. She entered the 1992 Summer Paralympics and won four Gold Medals - 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters and Long Jump. She also competed in cycling at the games - and keep in mind, this woman was legally blind.
She attempted to qualify for the "able bodied" Olympics, and finished 10th in the Heptathlon - seven events considered the women's version of the men's 10-event Decathlon. Although she failed to qualify, Marla did run the qualifying 800 meter race in a stunning 2:04.70, a Heptathlon record. Up until then she'd been running mostly shorter dashes, but her success in the 880 convinced her to try longer distance running. At the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, she took Gold in the five-event Pentathlon, and won a Silver medal in the shot put. And three years later, In the 1999 Pan American Games she was a sensation, winning Gold in the 1500 meters, proving she was more than capable to race distance competitions. As a kid, running had been something she did for the sense of accomplishment, just for herself. She never considered her visual impairment to be a disability on the track. She says it made racing more difficult, but, "like everything in life, I prepare myself and practice so I know what to expect." But Marla never suspected that she would some day run in the Olympics. In the year 2000, she qualified for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
After her many successes at the Paralympics, and also at the "able bodied" Pan American Games, she qualified for the Olympics and became the first legally blind athlete to compete in the Olympic Games. In the 1,500 meter race, Marla went into the record books as the eighth fastest female runner in the entire world. From that point on, Marla never looked back. Today, Marla is retired from the most major events. But her website lists some of her accomplishments, including being the Top American Finisher, among both men and women, in three classic marathons, and National Champion in another:
- 3-Time Outdoor Track National Champion, 5000m (2001 - 2003)
- 3-Time Road 5k National Champion, (2002-2004)
- Former American Record holder, Indoor 5000m 15:07.33
- 2002 NYC Marathon, 4th Place, Top American 2:27.10
- 2003 Boston Marathon, 5th Place, Top American 2:30.33
- 2004 Chicago Marathon, 7th Place, Top American 2:28.33
- 2006 Twin Cities Marathon Champion, National Champion 2:32.17
Marla has said her motivation to keep running comes from her desire to find her potential. She wants to know how fast she can run certain distances. Winning is not her goal. Most of the time she likes to concentrate on what she can train her mind and body to do. Her sense of personal achievement was even more rewarding than winning the events. This is especially understandable for Marla, who was not only competing with other athletes, but with her own visual impairment at the same time. She has become an inspiration for others with vision impairments, and an inspiration for everyone to "go for whatever they want in life."
Today, Marla works with kids as a Communicative Disorders Specialist, and is a popular inspirational speaker. Being in the Olympics, she says, was "an almost unreal experience". But she says she realized that it's "the process of working toward your goal that is the most important thing. The work you put into your goal can be even more important than reaching your goal." Marla's message is loud and clear: "Get out there and enjoy life! Play hard but have fun. Don't allow others to discourage you. Don't listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself and show others what you can do. Only YOU can find your potential. Others are just spectators."
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A once-in-a-decade fireball lit up part of the night sky in Lapland yesterday evening.
According to the Astronomical Society Ursa, a phenomenon this bright is only seen in Finland once every ten years, and last night was brightest in the Lake Inari region, with meteorite fragments weighing tens of kilos hitting the ground south and southwest of the lake.
Video from Aurora Service Tours shows a blinding light in the sky that lasts for several seconds before the fireball can be seen in the upper right hand side of the video.
"My immediate thoughts were earthquake, but then realised, we don't get earthquakes in Lapland. It must have been a huge tree falling on the roof? Nope, all the trees are still vertical" writes Tony from Aurora Service Tours.
"It was when I rewind the camera I see what actually happened. This happened so fast, without warning and with such violent power. It was humbling, just how small and insignificant a man is, compared to the destructive power of the universe" he concludes.
The fireball was so bright that several people called to Inari Rescue Service, concerned there might have been a plane crash.
"We got six or seven notifications" says Inari Fire Chief Jukka Harmanen.


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In June 2017, the Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines finalized preparations for the e-visa service for international visitors to Ethiopia.
The e- Visa is processed and issued online on a single Web page where applicants apply, pay and secure their entry visa online.
Once the online application is approved, applicants will receive an email authorizing them to travel to Ethiopia and they will get their passport stamped with the visa upon arrival in Addis Ababa.
The process will save time, energy and cost for travellers to Ethiopia in addition to the simplicity and convenience that it facilitates.
Please refer the following requirements for Ethiopian eVISA.
- e-Visa application fees are not refundable
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia.
- Currently, we allow travellers with e-Visa to enter Ethiopia via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Entry via other ports of entry is not allowed.
- The validity of Ethiopian e-Visa starts from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia, not from the date of issue.
- Please carefully read and comply with the important notices and guidelines stated in each step of the application form.
- Travelers who are nationals of or have a permanent residence permit in one of the eligible countries can apply for e-Visa.
- Currently, we are issuing single entry tourist visas and conference visas only.
Are you eligible for an e-Visa?
Citizens from the following countries are eligible for e-Visa:
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- India
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kenya (exempted)
- Kuwait
- Luxembourg
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- North Korea
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Russia
- Slovakia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- United States
- China
- Djibouti (exempted)
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So I have decided…..
From today onwards, I am going to eat only boneless meat; will never drink alcohol which comes in cans or in the bottle; I will never buy or use condoms and I will never eat chips.
Why unnecessarily get into trouble? Who knows, some MLA or some party worker might come and check my garbage bag and might brand me Anti – National!
Oh.. I forgot! With immediate effect, I am going to stop learning anything new. I had enrolled for 2 courses, but according to one MLA, people with 2 kids are not considered as students.
By the way, what kind of inferior condoms they get in Delhi!
Even after using 3000 condoms, they had to take contraceptive injections?
(I know I know…. one person cannot use 3000 condoms in a day 🙂 )
Umm…..how come I pill is not available there?
So sad!
Anyway, I don't want to get into trouble. So I accept everything and going to stop anything which is anti-national. Including, dancing naked… 🙁
I promise I will only dance wearing 3 piece suit in the shower, with my babe.
PS: What is contraceptive injection? Is that some kind of vaccination??


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Life has been so much fun recently. Well, I guess it's always been fun, but it's a new type of fun around here. Lillian is almost 15 months and is the light of our lives. While she was a very easy-going baby, she wasn't the most cuddley- until recently!!! And it is the best thing ever!! Her new favorite thing to do is grab a book and come and sit on our lap and snuggle. It really is the sweetest thing and makes my heart melt.
She also does such funny things- she loves playing with magnets and moving them from the refrigerator to the dishwasher. She loves organizing her shoes (not sure where she got that from)!!! And she loves screaming "BALL!" whenever she sees a ball around the house. And she absolutely LOVES screaming "DOG!" when she sees a dog on our walks. It cracks me up when we say, "Okay, Lillian time for nigh-nigh" and she will go and lay her head down!!! Oh, and just like me, Lillian cannot get enough of Adele. Whenever she hears the first three notes of Water Under the Bridge she comes running in to start dancing. That song was playing while we snapped these photos! The list of her fun behaviors goes on and on!
These moments recently have been so special and bring us so much joy. Since Lillian loves books so much I thought it would be fun to create a book for her. I have always wanted to write children's books and have drafted a few, so I thought it would be so fun to create "Lillian's San Francisco Day!" and turn it into a book with Blurb Books.
I wrote a few drafts and didn't love it so I am going to fine tune it and give it to her for Christmas. In the meantime, I thought it would be so fun to take all of her monthly photos from the Red Chair series (last seen here) and put them into one book for her! On the cover I put one of my absolute favorite photos of Lillian that we took on her actual birthday!
Making the book with Blurb was easier than I could have imagined and I am hooked! I can't wait to make a book of our summer adventures in Sonoma and our trip to Hawaii (last seen here). I think I am also going to make a book of some of my baby photos for my golden birthday!!
I made a Square photo book so that the square photos would be full-bleed. I also love this 7 inch size because Lillian can hold the book by herself. I also like the oversized books- like the large 12x12 square and the large 13x11 landscape book. I always think of my blog as a place when Lillian can come in the future when she's older and read about our special memories- from everything to my weekly pregnancy update with her to our weekend adventures. But who knows what will happen so I love that the Blurb books are permanent memories she can have and read now as a 14, almost 15, month old!! And for you design lovers out there It's cool that Adobe InDesign is built in to the book making process!
If you are looking for a great gift for a special birthday, or the holidays or a wedding, or really any occasion, then you need to check out Blurb Books!
A special thank you to Blurb Books for sponsoring this post. We appreciate working with companies who help us create wonderful memories- like dancing in matching pajamas.


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Going Local in Denver
My first week in Denver, Colorado
Since several of my past posts have been text driven, this one will be mostly pics. Enjoy!
A sunny Saturday at Happy Coffee
A local Asian Decor store where I practiced my Kanji from the artwork and found some awesome finds. Good thing I don't own a house!
Strolled through Washington Park, just a couple block from my home
Found some popular and nearby tennis courts that were all full despite being February. Next time I'll need to bring my raquet. The host at my bnb said these were some of the only ones where it's safe and fun to find strangers to play with by sitting on the bench and asking who needs a partner. Apparently it's called 'pick up tennis'. I'll need to be more brave, but it sounds like fun. Finally, no need to play against the wall for awhile!
My cute home for this month: It was a long haul finding a place in my price range but I couldn't have found sweeter hosts. Thanks Bryan and Gina!
All in all...a gorgeous Saturday getting to know my surroundings. I'll post more about how my nursing orientation went soon!


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Google has announced plans to slowly kill off support in its Chrome browser for most websites that use Adobe's Flash by December in favor of HTML5 sites.
While the use of Flash on websites has diminished in the past few years, there are still some sites that use it. In a blog post. Google stated:
Today, more than 90% of the Flash on the web loads behind the scenes to support things like page analytics. This kind of Flash slows you down, and starting this September, Chrome 53 will begin to block it. HTML5 is much lighter and faster, and publishers are switching over to speed up page loading and save you more battery life. You'll see an improvement in responsiveness and efficiency for many sites.
HTML5 will become the default way to view websites with the release of Chrome 55 in December, according to Google. The only exceptions will be sites that only use Flash, in which case the browser will prompt used to enable Flash when they visit the site.


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Welcome back to Get Fit with Britt! I'm going to be posting some demos of my fave exercises taught at Pure Barre Williamsburg, with the help of their awesome instructors. Pure Barre is a fast, effective, and most importantly, safe way to change your body, and follows a technique that's high-intensity, but low impact to protect your joints! Thanks to Pure Barre, I have been able to build long, lean (not bulky!) muscles while tapering everything in & lifting it up! For this series, we will pick a particular move, explain the focus area and correct form, then demonstrate it so you can practice at home! That way, if/when you come to the studio yourself, you'll be rocking the moves & way ahead of the game ;) These exercises are also a great way to get fit at home or on-the-go! I find myself regularly using Pure Barre exercises during my hotel room workouts. Additionally, you can get all the outfits I'm wearing at the Pure Barre Williamsburg studio, so definitely go by if you're looking for some fun, new workout gear! Come & join me, get that healthy & strong body you've always wanted- come Get Fit with Britt!
Today's exercise focuses on your butt! I love this one because you get to lay down on your side, so you almost feel relaxed, but the move really ends up burning your tush like crazy! This is a great area to focus on when you want to give some nicely defined shape to your butt. The small, subtle movements really target your outer seat, helping to lift and tone throughout. Be sure to press your forearm down into the ground for added support & to help keep your hips stacked. If you're up for it, you can also add a resistance band around your thighs for an extra challenge!
*I am not a trainer or health professional, so please consult one if you feel you're doing something wrong or could potentially injure yourself.


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The primary market of Fab.com consists of a very specific group of people who are most likely to buy from them and who are the easiest to reach. The easiest way to find the target market of Fab.com is to research on the type of people who have purchased products on the website. To help identify and market to the primary target audience, it is important to look at their demographics and psychographics (Proctor & Vu, 2005). Demographics include variables like age, gender, and income. Psychographics include hobbies, lifestyles, clubs or organizations that customers belong to, where they shop, what they read or watch on television, as well as their core values (Proctor & Vu, 2005).
Demographics play a significant role in the types of online activities and products the target audience of Fab.com chooses. This section examines age structure of the target audience, changing household composition, and ethnic population developments.
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Children between the ages of 6 and 11 years are Fab.com target audience which indirectly influences what their parents buy. They determine their parents' choice of clothing and toys at Fab.com. The age group of 12 to 19 years has a tremendous earning power and considerable influence in making personal and household purchases. These target audiences have access to Fab.com through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. They check new fashions of jewelry, shoes, clothes, and a wide range of products found in Fab.com (Shimp, 2010). The third age group is from 28 to 44. This age group represents potential buyers at Fab.com because a majority of them is working and has an income of at least $30,000. The age group is technology-savvy and they are interested in exploring new fashions (Noh, 2008).
Another major target audience of Fab.com is between the ages of 35 and 54. This age group includes middle-aged and mature consumers (Shimp, 2010). The age group offers a tremendous potential for Fab.com because they are relatively affluent and thus represent a good general target group for fashion, luxury goods and appliances. The target audience aged from 55 to 65 spends more conservatively but has reached a level of financial comfort where they like to indulge in some luxury (Noh, 2008). For the target audience between the ages of 55 and 65, Fab.com offers new lines of eco-friendly fragrances and beauty aids that are likely to create appeals for principle-motivated target audience who wants to dress up based on their environmental commitment and concerns (Lamb, Hair, & McDaniel, 2008).
Responses of the target audience regarding shopping behavior at Fab.com indicate that the age group of 19-25 reported to have a high frequency of visiting the online store twice per week. The target audience aged 25-35 and 45-65 visited Fab.com three times per month and purchased apparel or accessories at the online store of the preferred brand. Tops, jeans, shoes, and dresses were cited by the target audience between the ages of 25 and 35 years as the items hey purchased most frequently at Fab.com.
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On the basis of gender, Fab.com should target both men and women who visit the site equally frequently to buy products and obtain information about product attributes. Men comprise approximately 45% of customers while women represent 55% because they have a wider range of products to purchase from Fab.com. The table below shows the gender demographics of Fab.com target audience.
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The target audience of Fab.com can be classified in terms of hobbies, values, and lifestyles. Consumers' lifestyles are composites of their individual psychological profiles including their needs, motives, perceptions, and attitudes. Lamb, Hair, and McDaniel (2008) noted that personality of the target audience reflects people's traits, attitudes, and habits. Target aaudiences who purchase clothes, shoes, and jewelry believe that attire reflects their personalities.
Psychographic categorization of the target audience of Fab.com includes a number of groups. The first type of audience under this category is E-bivalent Newbies which constitutes 5%. Fab.com targets the audience new to the internet and less interested in buying online (Dooley, 2006). The second group includes time-sensitive materialists with 17%. Fab.com targets customers interested in maximum convenience who are not bothered about product reviews or comparisons (Dooley, 2006). The third audience under this category is called Clicks and Mortar who constitute 23%. This is a category of customers who tend to shop online but buy off-line. This audience includes female home builders who have privacy and security concerns (Dooley, 2006).
Fab.com also targets hooked, online, and single who make up about 16%. Fab.com targets this group of individuals who are more likely to be young, single males with high income. This audience has been in the internet for the longest time and it plays games, downloads software, and uses banking and investing on-line. The fifth type of audience is hunter gatherers (20%). This target audience is the married, aged 30-49 with two children. They will visit Fab.com to compare prices and read analyses and product reviews. The last group is brand loyalists who constitute about 19% of total visitors (Dooley, 2006). Fab.com targets the customers who go directly to the site, are satisfied with shopping at Fab.com, and spend most at the online store.
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Fab.com appeals to a wide range of customers because the site offers a wide range of product graphics. The display of products at Fab.com appeals to emotional motives of consumers by highlighting good usability, reliability, and dependability. The display of pets, apparels, and fashion designers on the site targets audience with rational motives. The ease of use of Fab.com captures a wide range of users from novice to experts who want to get updated on new fashions daily.
Because Fab.com offers a wide range of products, design of the whole website delivers a corresponding message to its target customers (Lamb, Hair, & McDaniel, 2008). The design of Fab.com website has been made in such a way that it allows the target audience to customize their shopping cart using the facilities of adding and removing items before committing payments. The product listing page design varies depending on the type of products being displayed.
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Oct. 20 Dave Roberts pregame interview
Q. Dave, today with Howie in left and Kiké in at second, was that another text message with Howie, or how did you figure that out?
DAVE ROBERTS: No, no, there was no text message. I know that Howie feels really comfortable out there in left field. We've used him a lot out there. And obviously, Kiké, with his athleticism, he feels comfortable at second. I like him there. So, yeah, I didn't think twice. Felt I didn't need to text him.
Q. Dave, today with Howie in left and Kiké in at second, was that another text message with Howie, or how did you figure that out?
DAVE ROBERTS: No, no, there was no text message. I know that Howie feels really comfortable out there in left field. We've used him a lot out there. And obviously, Kiké, with his athleticism, he feels comfortable at second. I like him there. So, yeah, I didn't think twice. Felt I didn't need to text him.
Q. What have you seen from Kiké that makes you feel comfortable using him as your lead-off guy today?
DAVE ROBERTS: I think that against the left-handed pitcher, I think partly the at-bat quality against Lester his last time, the last time he faced him in Game 1. And I think that since he's come back for this series, his pitch recognition is much better. And I feel comfortable with him trying to get on base instead of worrying about trying to drive runs in and also to put Howie in the middle of things. I think that to be able to get a hit with guys on base, I feel very comfortable with that.
Q. What do you make of the fact that after everything that Puig has been through, he remains one of the biggest fan favorites? He got one of the bigger ovations on Tuesday night, and people seem to love him.
DAVE ROBERTS: I think the energy that Yasiel brings is contagious, and he's a very dynamic player. Even just coming in last night in a double-switch to make an amazing play in right field and the power potential, what he can do with his arm, a lot of things. The skill set. He's great with the fans. So I think he's certainly one of the fan favorites. So I think that, yeah, having him in the lineup tonight is going to continue to energize our fans tonight.
Q. What do you think has been behind Kenta's last few outings that haven't been as good?
DAVE ROBERTS: I think a little mechanics. I think that a little bit the flying open of the front shoulder, maybe trying to be too perfect. But just seeing Kenta last night in the dugout, this guy is a fighter, he's determined. And I just -- I've said it before, every time he takes the mound, I feel good. And this is no different. I think that he's going to rise to the occasion.
Q. Obviously you can have a lot of options for your lineup depending on lefty, righty. How much does that help you, and is it difficult in a way to have so many options every day?
DAVE ROBERTS: It's difficult if we didn't have guys who were willing to -- that weren't unselfish. Our guys are very unselfish, and understanding that Howie Kendrick didn't start the game last night but had three at-bats. Yasiel had two at-bats. But it's a pleasant problem to have because I think there are a lot of options that I have when I look at the lineup card and try to navigate through a game. So when you're in the postseason and you're managing against someone else and they're trying to play the matchup game, you're doing that. So it kind of always, for me, feels like when we start doing that, advantage goes to us.
Q. You did make some different choices in the lineup today. Is that a Lester thing? Is that a left-handed thing? What motivated you to shuffle up your usual lineup?
DAVE ROBERTS: Yeah, I think it's the same eight guys, but I think that as far as where to put guys, it's more of a little bit of a Lester thing, a little bit of a left-handed thing. Again, I just felt that four, five, six, where I think that the difference is going to be, there's going to be some opportunities right there. And I felt that those three guys that I have right there, I feel really good to drive in a run.
So I think that what you're going to get with Corey and J.T., and I felt that just to have Kiké at the top of the order to focus on getting on base and potentially getting on a fastball early in a count, I like that. Also just to have Howie in the mix, and then obviously, Adrian. I feel good with him getting a two-out hit, if need be. Kind of in that area, that's what it comes down to a lot of times.
Q. Dave, there seems to be a large contingent of Cubs fans here in Los Angeles. Did you notice the roaring of the crowd here at the ravine? And does something like that impact the team?
DAVE ROBERTS: I did notice it, and I think it's great for baseball. That's a great franchise, and I think that the Dodgers, we travel pretty well also. But I don't think that had any impact on the game. Yeah, no.
Q. Going through postseason as manager, do you think it would be easier or harder if there were fewer off-days and it was closer to a regular-season-type schedule?
DAVE ROBERTS: Well, I think that I like the format right now because it does give you a little breather. I think that in the regular season when you're playing consecutive games, and obviously with the travel, it just doesn't make sense. We look forward to that travel day to kind of recharge. So today's one of those days that I know Joe and myself, we're going to manage this thing with the off-day tomorrow all hands on deck, sort of. But, again, the format, the 2-3-2 in a seven-game series, the 2-2-1 with the off-days in between, I like that format.
Q. Last time Lester pitched, we talked a little bit about bunting perhaps, taking perhaps a more aggressive stance on the base paths, things like that. I'm curious if you were satisfied with the effort in that direction in that game? And while guys did square, I think you only bunted once, and it was a two-hopper to the third baseman. Are you encouraging a little bit more getting after that?
DAVE ROBERTS: Yeah. I think that we all see that, and they know that, that he doesn't like throwing the ball. Whatever you want to call it, he just doesn't feel comfortable throwing the baseball. So obviously as good of a pitcher as he is, yeah, we're going to get huge leads and try to bunt on them and try to get in his psyche a little bit. So I think if we can get him a little uncomfortable, is what we tried to do in Game 1, we're going to do more of that. But obviously you've got to get guys on base. But he's going to try to make pitches.
But, you know, there is a little gamesmanship that I think you saw in Game 1 that I expect that we'll see more. But you've got to get guys on base.
Q. Along those lines, Jon Lester, just how tough is it to get in his head? When you look at other players, does he seem like a really mentally tough guy?
DAVE ROBERTS: Yeah. You wouldn't have the postseason success if you weren't mentally tough, so he's absolutely mentally tough. But I think that I do know that you look at the at-bat quality and him getting behind our hitters when guys got on base, and he was getting a little uncomfortable. So that was part of our approach.
But, of course, yeah, he's very mentally tough.


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Streetwise for Sunday, April 21, 2017
Psssst need a phony ID? A fraudulent tax refund? Insurance money from a sham car crash? Florida may have just what you're looking for. Since the first settlers hacked their way into Florida's mangroves, sunny South Florida has been virtually synonymous with shady deals and scams. And you thought Wall Street had uneven playing field.
In fact, the three South Florida counties Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach have become less renowned for old-school Miami Vice-style drug shootouts than for scammers stealing millions by using laptops, stolen identities and fake medical procedures.
And those desiring to perpetrate fraud are endlessly creative. Bogus Jamaican lotteries, false marriages for immigration purposes, mediocre seafood marketed as better seafood, insurance rip-offs from fake accidents and fires even foreign substandard cheese passed off as domestic top-shelf are only the appetizer. The big money is in the big trio areas of fraud: Medicare, mortgage and identity-theft tax refunds.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, Florida ranks first in identity theft complaints. The number of false federal income tax returns in South Florida is 46 times the national average, according to a Treasury Department report.
And if you are a snowbird, remember that Florida does not have a monopoly on scam artists. Everyone remembers Bernie Madoff and how he relied heavily on his religion to gain entry to wealthy Jewish investors and institutions.
Shawn Merriman, aka the Mormon Madoff, was a well-respected investment broker and a lay bishop in the Church of Latter Day Saints, known more commonly as the Mormons. For 14 years, he ran a Ponzi scheme that bilked investors, including his own mother, out of more than $20 million.
Being able to discuss Scripture is neither a prerequisite for, nor an affirmation of financial acuity. Donald Nadel and Joseph Malone, operating as Renaissance Asset Fund, raised more than $16 million, largely from members of the Jehovah's Witnesses. The pair promised risk-free returns of 10 percent to 25 percent in as little as four months. Renaissance was nothing more than a Ponzi scheme.
U.S. Mail is a great way to steal identities. The Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in 13 recent robberies of letter carriers in South Florida. One was slain in 2010 for his mailbox key.
Since 2007, approximately 2,300 people have been charged with falsely billing Medicare for a total of $7 billion. South Florida's share of that? More than 1,500 defendants through last September.
Since 2009, Florida has led the nation in mortgage fraud as a percentage of the number of loans originated, according to the LexisNexis research company. The company reports that a financial industry index of mortgage fraud ranks the South Florida metropolitan area No. 1 nationally, with 12.3 percent of all such fraud reports in 2013, the most recent year available.
Paul George, a Miami-Dade College history professor who specializes in South Florida, noted that the region's reputation as a haven for schemers dates to the land speculation boom of the 1920s, when alligator-infested swampland was marketed to Northerners as a slice of tropical paradise. Today, with the area such a melting pot, it's no wonder South Florida is also a cauldron of creative crime, he said.
Yes, I understand that greed can have a perverse effect on both the wealthy and the not so wealthy. What human trait do you think built Las Vegas? Why does virtually every State have a lottery? Everyone wants the riches of life without working for them. Please note, that is not what investing on Wall Street is all about.
Yes, you can achieve investment success. Moreover, I personally believe and as I teach my students, it is easier to make money on Wall Street than to lose it. However, you must stick to a few basic rules. The primary one of course is to only invest in tried and true blue chip companies with 10 plus years of increased earnings and dividends.
Lauren Rudd is a financial writer and columnist. You can write to him at firstname.lastname@example.com. Phone calls accepted between 9 AM and 3 PM at (941) 706-3449. For back columns please go to www.RuddReport.com.


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An interesting morning of NBA news for heroes of two of the dudes.
(1) Dirk Nowitzki: he appears committed to bucking the trend of irresponsible athletes and wants sole custody of his unborn child. A professional star taking on the task of single parent certainly would be unusual in this day and age, and while of course he'd have nannies around the clock, it's still an admirable decision to raise the child properly and not with a woman who has 25 identities and probably would want $25 million in child support.
(2) Yao Ming: rumors of Cleveland's new Chinese owners wanting to sign Yao are spreading. He still has another year under contract, which means he could be eligible to leave at the same time the new owners would be looking for an incentive to keep Lebron. This, of course, would be heartbreaking news for the Dude.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Starwatching in the NBA
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Labels: Rockets-Mavericks
3 comments:
- The Dude said...
Dirk should have thought about this before putting his wee-wee where it didn't belong prior to getting married. But at least he's more responsible than Tom Brady.
- Head Dude said...
Dude, your commentnow puts you in harmony with the views of Sarah and Bristol Palin.
- ThadisRad said...
Dude, how dare you insult Tom Brady on this one!
Whose child is better off? The offspring of Dirk and a VERY crazy lady, raised by Dirk and his nannies, or the offspring of Tom Brady and a supermodel, raised by its mom (and I'm sure more nannies). I think it's clear Tom's kid is going to have the better life.
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While river cruising and ocean cruising share roughly the same premise (sailing on a boat packed with activities, on your way to a destination or three where there's even more vacation to be had), there are some experiences that are completely unique to river cruising.
Of course, there are the obvious differences like river cruises having fewer people and lasting longer than a traditional ocean cruise, or that they're more seasonal, but did you know that the cabins are different? Or that weather impacts river cruises more than ocean cruises?
So while you know good food, good drinks, and good people are practically guaranteed, here are some other things you could experience on a river cruise:
Dining on a River Cruise
Because river cruise boats are far smaller than an ocean liner, there's typically only one kitchen with a small team of chefs. All passengers of a river cruise eat together at semi-fixed mealtimes.
Breakfast and lunch are often buffet-style, with dinner being a sit-down affair with a full waitstaff.
The breakfast buffet always has everyone's favorite staples, and some cruise lines even feature several cook-to-order stations for omelets, pancakes, and other specialty items.
Lunch is generally three courses, while dinner is usually four. Each night, dinner is thoughtfully prepared with regional specialties reflecting the tastes and flavors of the different cities and countries you're passing through. There is rarely a dress code for the dining areas and all tables are seat yourself.
If you get hungry between meals, head to a coffee station where you're likely to find a variety of snacks, muffins, fruit, and more.
River Cruise Cabins
River cruise line cabins are virtually floating hotel rooms. They have everything you need to rest comfortably, including a queen sized bed (which can also be transformed into two twin sized beds), night stands with bedside lamps, a closet and dresser, a bathroom with mirror and vanity, and a small living area consisting of either a couch or a couple of chairs and table. Some even have a mini-fridge!
Most river cruise lines are designed for couples rather than families, so the cabins are mostly designed to sleep two. If you're considering taking a river cruise as a family trip, be sure to do your research and pick a family-friendly line that has the accommodations your family needs.
Unlike an ocean cruise liner, every room on a river cruise has a window so you won't have to worry about missing out on any gorgeous scenery you're passing by. Some cabins even have floor-to-ceiling windows that can be opened to let in fresh air and give the illusion of having a balcony.
River cruise cabins tend to run a little smaller than ocean cruise line balconies at about 160 square feet, which makes sense considering the size difference between the two types of cruise liners. Also, with so much to do on the ship and in port, you likely won't be spending much time in your room anyway!
How Water Levels Affect River Cruises
This is another case in which seasonality comes into play. If you're considering taking a European river cruise in the late spring or early summer, you run the risk of high water levels as winter snow has melted and run off into the river, and as the spring rainfall comes into full swing.
Higher water levels may keep your boat from being able to pass under certain bridges, meaning your itinerary and travel plans could potentially be heavily altered.
Conversely, droughts in the late summer and early fall may keep your boat from setting sail at all!
As weather can wildly unpredictable, there's no guaranteed way to plan around it regardless of where you plan on cruising. The best way to make sure you don't lose out on your investment is to work with a travel agent who can keep you up-to-date with any announcements or changes to your itinerary and always purchase travel insurance!
Off-Ship Excursions
When you book a river cruise, you're not only getting the ship experience and your meals, but also the cultural and educational tours you'll take in port. Most lines include at least one excursion per port in your fares, which cannot be said for ocean cruises.
You can rest assured that your tours will be excellent because of the partnerships between the cruise lines and tour groups; you're likely to get the best, most experienced guides who have prepared a special itinerary for your group. The excursions vary greatly from port-to-port, cruise line-to-cruise line, and country-to-country, but there's simply no way you can go wrong!
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Over the next week, I'll be sharing "3 Rules for Creating". Rules? Yeah, maybe they are more like guidelines (because rules are meant to be broken right?).
Only 3? Honestly, there's probably more, but let's face it – that's the number that made you land here to read this. That's what we all want - "3 easy steps to..."
And while I'm not "selling" you anything here, I hope these thoughts challenge you where ever you find yourself on this journey. So on to #1...
#1 Show Up And Work
I know. Sounds basic, but you might be surprised how many people, when it gets down to it, really just don't want to work at "it". They want to get paid (well, I might add), get fame and recognition, but all while traveling the path of least resistance.
While I'm all for working smart, there is no substitute or shortcut for putting in the work. That's where the magic happens though. As an artist, that's where you explore, find your voice & style, and grow. Why would you want to short change that process?
I have been told repeatedly that I am so lucky to be able to paint so well. Funniest thing, the more I paint, the luckier I get. ~ Anonymous
If you are going to be an artist who has something to say, and the ability to say it in a skilled way - plain and simple – SHOW UP & WORK!
It's the ol' one-two-punch. One: SHOW UP. Schedule it. Get out of bed. Go to that specific place. Two: WORK. Sweat. Then sweat some more.
Rinse. Repeat.
No on with it! Dive into your craft!


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Switzerland has vowed to improve its human rights record and has accepted 100 suggestions by other states at the UN Human Rights Council. Activists commend the Swiss authorities' inclusive approach but say they lack "political courage".
The final report of Switzerland's second Universal Periodic Review (UPR) – a human rights peer review exercise carried out every four years - was adopted by the 47-member Geneva-based council on Thursday.
Switzerland has agreed to implement 99 out of 140 recommendations put forward by 69 states last October. The adoption of the report follows a consultation process involving the federal and cantonal authorities and civil society to determine which proposals were already covered, and which could be implemented in the next four years.
"The Swiss government believes that the general level of human rights protection in Switzerland is good. But no country – even those where human rights are well respected – can and should be complacent," Swiss ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Alexandre Fasel, told the council.
"Respect for human rights is a permanent task. Every government and citizen should work on this on a daily basis."
Among the raft of accepted proposals, Switzerland has agreed to ratify UN conventions on the rights of disabled people and on forced disappearances. It has also promised to work towards reducing wage inequality between men and women, as well as improving the fight against human trafficking, sexual exploitation and domestic violence.
It has also accepted a recommendation to transform the newly created Swiss Centre of Expertise in Human Rights (SCHR) into a proper independent national agency in accordance with the "Paris principles", which govern the status and functioning of national human rights bodies. The SCHR is currently a five-year pilot project.
Universal Periodic Review
The first-ever four-year review exercise of all 193 UN member states began in April 2008. The records of states were examined using a common mechanism, regardless of their size, wealth, military or political importance.
The second four-and-a-half-year UPR cycle began on May 21. 2012. Switzerland's second review took place on October 29.
Before each appearance the state under review submits a national report spelling out the steps they have taken to implement accepted recommendations from the first review. This is complemented with a UN report and summary of stakeholder information (NGOs, etc.).
The review is facilitated by groups of three states members of the council, or troikas, which act as rapporteurs. Nigeria, Belgium and Costa Rica supervised the Swiss presentation.
During the session, an interactive dialogue between the country under review and the council takes place and later a working report is adopted for each country.
"No domestic support"
But Switzerland has rejected 41 other recommendations, including the ratification of the UN convention on migrant worker rights and national laws ensuring effective legal consideration of economic, social and cultural rights.
It has also refused to introduce general legislation against discrimination or which bans organisations that espouse racist views. It has rejected calls from numerous states to reverse the ban on the construction of new minarets in Switzerland which was passed by Swiss voters in 2009.
The government argues that none of these proposals have sufficient domestic backing to be accepted.
"The ban against discrimination is written into the Swiss Constitution," commented Luzius Mader, deputy director of the Swiss justice ministry. "The predominant opinion in our country is that the sectorial approach offers a more effective protection than a general law against discrimination."
But he added that the government is open to new ideas. It has asked the SCHR to prepare a study on existing measures to fight discrimination; parliament has also requested a report from the government on the matter.
"Lack of courage"
A coalition of 47 Swiss non-governmental organisations involved in the second UPR expressed its overall satisfaction with the process and welcomed the fact that the government had treated them as a partner and that the cantons had been included in the decisions.
But it said it regretted that one out of three of the numerous recommendations had been rejected, many due to a simple lack of political will. This was especially the case for the creation of an independent body for complaints against police violence, the inclusion of torture as a penal offence and the systematic separation of delinquent minors and adults held in detention centres.
"The fact that over 12 recommendations linked to discrimination were rejected is problematic," Amnesty International expert Alain Bovard told swissinfo.ch. "It sends a wrong signal to the international community and to the many people in Switzerland who continue to be discriminated against."
"Almost all the recommendations requiring legislative changes were rejected. This shows a lack of courage by the government," the coalition declared in a statement.
Switzerland now has four years to implement the 99 recommendations it has agreed to. It will next defend its human rights record before the Geneva-based council in 2016.
(with agencies), swissinfo.ch


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Couple suspected of roles in 2014 downtown slaying are now charged with murder
A state prison inmate and his wife from Raeford are accused of shooting a man to death early on a June 2014 morning outside Club Bodi, a downtown nightspot.
On Wednesday, police filed murder charges against Andrew Ellis, 31, and Dominique Marie Ellis, 26.
The Ellises, police said, fired fatal shots that hit Vernon Oneal Jones Jr. on June 1, 2014. Police found Jones mortally wounded when they went to a parking lot at the corner of South West and West Hargett streets about 3:15 a.m. after hearing shots.
About 2:40 a.m., officers had been sent to the club, about a block from the parking lot, because shots had been reported there first.
In 2014, homicide detectives, who were asking for a search warrant, told a magistrate that Ellis fit the general description witnesses gave police of the shooter in Jones's death. The investigators said they had interviewed him three times, and he told them he had never been to the club.
They also said that Jones, 26, had been a suspect in a March 25 shooting in Lillington, where he lived, that killed one person and injured Dominique Ellis and another person.
At the time, police said she was Ellis's wife but was using the name Dominique Wiley.
Police never said Jones's killing was related for sure to the disturbance at the club, but they acknowledged how close to the club and how soon afterward it happened.
On Thursday, police spokeswoman Laura Hourigan said Jones's killing remains under investigation. She declined to comment on whether police expect to make more arrests.
Andrew Ellis is being held at the state's Pasquotank Correctional Institution after being convicted on July 6, 2016, in Johnston County of being a habitual felon, being a felon in possession of a gun and shooting into occupied property.
State records show his sentence is supposed to run through July 16, 2020.
Detectives charged Doiminique Ellis after questioning her at their offices, and she was then taken to the Wake County Detention Center and held without bail.
Andrew Ellis had not been brought from prison for an appearance on the murder charge as of Thursday morning. He has convictions in Harnett and Sampson in cases involving drugs and carrying a concealed weapon.
Ron Gallagher: 919-829-4572, @RPGKT


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Nearly a century ago the last iron ore mine closed and a new era started for what many would consider being the cradle of Swedish industrialisation. History is present in this area, in the local buildings and will also be transferred into our new development of rental homes. The project is located 10 minutes walk from the centre of a small town that has all the amenities required for a convenient life. By using the latest technology in energy efficiency and layout we will be able to offer tremendous homes at a very cost effective price.
The homes and buildings will be designed around pleasant inner squares that will enhance the coexistence and improve the social interaction between the tenants. Some of the houses and internal squares of the project will focus on families with children, and some on the +55 segment. The development will allow the different generations to interact and socialize seamlessly. The homes will be extremely energy efficient and offer true green living to the tenants. Renewable energy, recycling and environmentally friendly policies will be the focus of the management of these homes.
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A growing municipality located in the centre of Sweden and the population has grown the last years and is forecasted to keep on growing for at least the coming five to ten years. The vast population in the municipality commute to nearby municipalities for work, but a number are also employed by the very vibrant local economy.
The town is located in the what can be considered the cradle of Swedish industrial revolution, Bergslagen. The iron ore mines in the town and the surrounding region led to businesses being established since the 16th century. The centre of the town is very beautiful with a large number of old building showcasing the importance of this region during a long period. The local area offers unrivalled natural experiences, large lakes and rivers for fishing and boating, three golf courses less than 30 minutes away, forests for hiking, hunting, picking mushrooms etc.


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Cindy Tyler and Rob Thompson attended, exhibited and presented at separate sessions of the APGA Gardens Path Conference in Columbus this June. Cindy's presentation, "Lost Parents in the Woods," showcased real life examples of how to engage caregivers in our family gardens. She was joined by Jenny Rigby, owner of an interpretive planning company The Acorn Group, and Lisa Davis, Director of Youth Programming at Mordecai Children's Garden at the Denver Botanic Garden. Rob participated in a panel workshop titled, "Storm Water Wise," where he examined the issues surrounding stormwater management and presented how to artfully exhibit stormwater solutions within the framework of an existing public garden.


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The Connecticut Guild of Puppetry ise celebrating the life and work of its mask genius friend, Larry Hunt. Long time resident of Bethlehem, CT, Larry was an actor, director, mask-maker, puppeteer and educator who was internationally acclaimed for his innovative approaches to body movement and improvisation.
To honor Larry, The Connecticut Guild of Puppetry will host the first ever Masquerade at The White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield, CT on November 4, 2017, from 6 to 9 PM. Come in mask and costume and be a part of the Promenade! - Enjoy dancing to an eclectic mix of music during much of the evening, a themed "Masked Bandit" cocktail, andSpecial entertainment from Steve Long; Sova Theater's Adelka Polak; and actual footage of Larry Hunt's performances. Come, remember Larry, and rejoice in Masquerade!
Light refreshments are included in the ticket price $25 for members of CPG and White Memorial. Contact White Memorial Conservation Center for tickets.(860)567-0857 www.whitememorialcc.org


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Broadtree Residential, Inc. Acquires $137.5 Million Multifamily Portfolio via UPREIT Transaction
Private REIT Adds Three-Property, 633-Unit Portfolio, Seeks Additional Multifamily Acquisitions
All Three Communities Managed by WPM Real Estate Management
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Broadtree Residential, Inc. ("Broadtree", "BTR", or the "REIT"), a private real estate investment trust (REIT) managed by Broadstone Real Estate, LLC (Broadstone), today announced the $137.5 million acquisition of three Class A multifamily apartment communities from affiliates of Chesapeake Realty Partners (CRP) in Broadtree's inaugural UPREIT transaction. Two of the assets (1901 S. Charles and 2 East Wells) are located in Baltimore, Maryland, and the third (The Overlook) is located in greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In aggregate, the properties are comprised of 633 total residential and two commercial units. All three communities are managed by WPM Real Estate Management, a Baltimore-based third-party property manager.
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AUSTIN - Austin police said a fourth person has died after being struck by a suspected drunken driver earlier this month during the South By Southwest festival.
Police tweeted Thursday that DeAndre Tatum died of injuries suffered March 13. Police spokeswoman Veneza Bremner confirmed the accuracy of the tweet but said the department would have no further updates.
Tatum was in a crowd outside an Austin club when the driver smashed his car through a street barricade and accelerated into the festival-goers.
Twenty-seven-year-old Jamie West of Austin and 35-year-old Dutchman Steven Craenmehr were killed at the scene. Twenty-six-year-old Sandy Le died of her injuries March 17.
More than 20 others were injured.
Twenty-one-year-old Rashad Owens has been charged with capital murder and aggravated assault with a motor vehicle.


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Marzipan is a delectable blend of ground almonds and sugar, made pliable enough for modeling into edible figures or for covering cakes. For centuries, it has been a specialty in Europe, Great Britain, the Middle East and Scandinavia where you'll find markets filled with marzipan fruits and tinted marzipan pastries.
To unleash you inner marzipan artist, we've put together some background on the history of marzipan and tips for working with it.
Tools for Marzipan Artists
We have long admired the marzipan and cookie molds from House on the Hill. Made from resin and wood, these molds look convincingly like antique European molds used to make gingerbread and springerle cookies. What is most impressive is the sharpness of the carving, responsible for the neat impressions we made using the molds for our marzipan projects. Of the many molds to choose from, we love their heart-shaped forms. But there are dozens more to tempt us on future projects.
For the serious pastry chef, a set of elegant sculpting tools is a must. Pastrychef.com, a one-stop shop for the serious amateur or professional pastry chef, sells a nice assortment of marzipan tools as well as hundreds of other items you just might need.
Historic Food, the website of Ivan Day
Eminent British food historian Ivan Day has a fascinating web site full of images, insights and information on food history. His area of interest is broad but it especially concerns decorative and molded foods. On his site you'll find photos from his extensive collection of marzipan and sugar molds, a real "feast for the eyes".


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The hardware store comes through once again! Spend enough time in there and I invariably pull out my camera. I couldn't resist these wooden dowels and their constellation of colors and sizes. Thanks Callicoon Supply.
The hardware store comes through once again! Spend enough time in there and I invariably pull out my camera. I couldn't resist these wooden dowels and their constellation of colors and sizes. Thanks Callicoon Supply.
I am not proud of this, but I am scared of spiders. Not terrified, just scared. I don't like that they can run like hell and then squeeze into the smallest space imaginable. It troubles me that they play dead. Seems to be an unfair advantage. But, I try to avoid killing them (even though my first impulse is to do so) because I know they are forces of good and are part of the increasingly delicate balance out there. But, give me a spider web and I am instantly their biggest fan. I keep meaning to photograph the webs that appear daily in between the rungs on our deck, but never quite get around to it. It was very foggy last night and Chris starting taking pictures of them with his iPhone. He showed me the absolutely stunning results and I immediately asked him if I could post them. He suggested I take some of my own. Anyway, these are my photos, but his lovely idea.
Wow, I stopped dead in my tracks when I rounded the corner at 2nd Avenue and 72nd Street. Construction on the 2nd Avenue Subway is going full bore, and these ducts overwhelm anything and everything else around. They are huge and imposing and just a wee bit scary. The "blasting" sign showing a stick of exploding dynamite helped with the fright factor. I am fascinated by pipes and ducts and wires and any visible indication of our underlying infrastructure. Note to self: bring real camera because the iPhone can only do so much.
Belated birthday present from my brother and his partner, John. For the full story on these, go here. And to see the rest of them go here, here and here. Thanks guys. Now we need to find you some treatment.
Yesterday I posted an image of a masonry brush. A few weeks ago it was these animal feeding nipples. Today it's a fermentation airlock and some bondo spreaders. I might wager that the nice people behind the register at the local Farm and Garden store are, if they have even noticed, a little baffled by my purchases. I find the form of the airlock to be particularly arresting and wonderfully abstract. Can I also admit that I am quite pleased with the photograph? And those flesh-colored bondo spreaders have just the right radius corners.
I can't help it, I am an absolute and total sap when it comes to a nice brush. This beauty is a masonry brush. It measures in at almost a foot from tip to tail. And 6 1/2 inches from side to side. If you can't help yourself…go here.
More from the NYPL digital archives. I've successfully worked my way through 1021 pages out of 2478. Don't think these need much commentary beyond the fact that the colored badges represent the various regional/local football clubs in the UK. If you need to see which colors correspond with which football club, go here.


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Join Fiona J. Clem, writer and licensed DC tour guide, as she discusses her book about Meridian Hill Park, a 12-acre neoclassical park reminiscent of an Italian villa garden located one and a half miles north of the White House. This program, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Peabody Room (3rd floor).
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