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Published on September 12, 2017
Avera Health is rebranding its orthopedics and sports medicine programs under a new name: Avera Orthopedics, and Avera Medical Group clinics within this specialty across the Avera system are changing their names.
"Having one cohesive brand across the Avera system will strengthen the Avera Orthopedics name and help patients understand where they can access the same high quality orthopedics care across the Avera system. Avera has the largest team of orthopedic physicians in the region, with 33 doctors in addition to 20 advanced practice providers," said Todd Forkel, Regional President and CEO of Avera St. Luke's Hospital and Avera St. Mary's Hospital, and Administrative Dyad Leader of the Avera Orthopedics Service Line. Avera's orthopedic providers cover seven hospitals and 31 outreach sites.
Avera's team of orthopedic specialists provides a full range of musculoskeletal care including spine, fracture care, sports medicine, surgical joint replacement and repair, arthroscopy, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and podiatry. From dealing with joint pain and stiffness to broken bones and dislocation, patients truly receive comprehensive care at Avera Orthopedics. In Sioux Falls, Avera Orthopedics includes the region's first orthopedic trauma group to cover the Emergency Department 24/7 for complex fractures.
"Patients will not notice any changes except for the name change on clinic correspondence and signage. They will continue to experience the same high level of quality care and service as in the past. As time progresses, the Avera Orthopedics name will be easily recognized across the entire Avera system for high quality orthopedics care and surgery," said James MacDougall, MD, Interim Clinical Vice President of the Avera Orthopedics Service Line. "We remain dedicated to the prevention of injuries, as well as guiding patients through diagnosis, treatment and recovery so they can come back even stronger."
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Strategies to help avoid awkwardness when the bill comes.
How do you handle yourself when you're on a date and the check comes?
Succeed and you can impress her without uttering a word. Mishandle this situation, however, and the date might go downhill fast.
The dilemma is further complicated because there's no uniform "right" answer. Every date and financial situation in modern dating is unique.
That being said, there is crucial dating etiquette knowledge that sheds light on this often confusing point.
So, without further ado, here are our tips for handling the bill on a date that applies to online dating and meeting women in person alike.
Tip #1: Factor in Cost When You Pick the Venue
Picking a date venue is a major decision, whether you've met her on a dating app or in person.
On one hand, you want to impress her and take her somewhere she'd be interested in; on the other hand, you don't know her at all and no one wants to spend a ton of money on a date going nowhere.
To help solve this issue, we teach our clients a mantra from the real estate world: Location, Location, Location.
Your comfort with the chosen location goes a long way in determining the value of the date to you and to her.
Are you comfortable with the venue's atmosphere, ambiance, and price range?
There's no question that money plays a significant role in the comfort level you feel for your date.
You need to be honest with yourself. If you pick a trendy, expensive restaurant or exclusive club, will you be too worried about the bill to enjoy yourself?
Who pays when it's loads of cash?
If you're nervous about spending, try finding a venue with little to no cost to solve this dating etiquette issue. Examples include…
- Hiking.
- Dancing.
- Coffee.
- A bar for a drink or two.
If you'd personally like to start with a nice dinner on a first date, go for it! We're not saying you absolutely can't.
We're just saying it's a red flag if you want to start small but she insists on going to at an expensive restaurant. You two clearly have different ideas on spending.
Finding the right venue for your first date is worth the effort so you can enjoy yourself and your date without being distracted by costs.
Tip #2: In General, the Man Is STILL Expected to Pay
There's a temptation to think the paradigm has shifted and women are expected to pay their fair share of the tab.
As this CNN article shows, however, a man paying the date tab is still the general convention.
It reports on a survey of 17,000 single people in which 84% of men and about 60% of women said men still pay more dating expenses.
Our dating etiquette advice to men: Choose where to take her based on financial comfort in mind.
Then when the bill comes, be at peace with reaching for your wallet.
We recommend this because non-verbal signals intensify when the bill comes.
If you feel you're paying too much, your face and vibe will convey your unhappiness no matter how hard you try to hide it.
As a result, she might feel added guilt that you just paid for her. Guilt and frustration greatly dampen any chemistry you've built.
A calm, "no problem" demeanor when paying, however, is a confident non-verbal signal.
A generality does not equal a universal rule. There are many situations when a woman will offer — and maybe even insist — on paying.
This is where your ability to read people comes into play. If she reaches for her wallet, is it a courtesy gesture or does she genuinely want to pay?
If her offer is genuine, you can tell her you'll not refuse if she'd like to treat you to cookies later, but you've got this one.
This is a playful way of conceding while also taking care of her in this small but significant way.
Tip #3: What About After the First Date?
If you and your date hit it off, you'll want to see each other again. That's great news!
But who pays? Certainly not you every time! After the first or second date, things become more evenly split.
One common solution that evolves naturally with many couples is that whoever asks or plans an outing pays the bill.
If you've been on several dates and you pay every time no matter who planned the outing, you have to decide if you're okay with that arrangement. You may or may not be.
If not, you can bring it up like this:
"Hey, I really enjoy spending time with you. One thing that's been on my mind lately is that I've been paying each time we go out. I'm happy to pay, and I know everyone has different views on money in dating. Now that we know each other more, I'd personally like for the money part to be something we share, that we both do. It just feels more natural to me at this point. What do you think about that?"
This is a great way to bring it up because you're not being accusatory. The past is all fine; it's the future you'd like to discuss.
With talk like this, you're not saying you want to be in a relationship (learn how to have that talk here); you're just saying that now you've gotten to a point of comfort to be able to talk about these things openly.
Summary: Paying on Your First Date is Great Dating Etiquette
There's no blanket solution to paying the bill beyond the first date. What works for one couple may not work for another.
It is, however, a vital flashpoint for non-verbal signals. Your confidence and ease during this crucial time period need to shine through.
After all, the point of dating should be straightforward: Meet people and explore a romantic connection.
By figuring out ways to keep money from muddying these waters, you'll take a major step toward that goal.
Now, what about all the other parts of attraction beyond the scope of this article?
- Here are flirting signs that show you whether she's into you.
- Here's how to best approach a woman as an introverted guy.
- Here is a 6,300-word conversation guide for introverted men.
Enjoy! And don't forget to grab our free ebook. It goes into depth on finding your UNIQUE attractiveness that is like no one else's, it has become our readers' favorite resource of all.
And if you're looking for a dating coach for men, specifically for introverted men, then check out our Launch Your Dating Life program page. We help men from Los Angeles to New York to everywhere in between and beyond so you can all start dating women who are great matches for you while becoming more of yourself in the process.


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Kaleigh Carpenter was like many active children. She gravitated to athletics at an early age.
"My parents signed me up for everything: swimming, soccer, basketball... whatever," said Carpenter.
At age nine, she picked up a tennis racket for the first time. Carpenter now is a regular member of the Berry College women's tennis line-up as a freshman.
What makes Carpenter's story unique? She was born with one arm, and is the only current collegiate tennis player competing with such a condition.
"I never saw myself as different, which is the mind-set I've always had," said Carpenter.
The Vikings are currently 13-4 and 7-2 in the Southern Athletic Association. Carpenter has posted at 12-4 record at #4 singles. She has teamed with Caitlin Smith to go 11-5 for Berry's #2 doubles team.
Growing Up
Carpenter's left arm extends from the shoulder, just short of where the elbow would be. She has experimented with prostheses over the years.
She tried one in basketball and didn't like it. Carpenter wore an artificial limb for cosmetic reasons, but stopped wearing it in high school because she became comfortable without it.
In tennis, however, she learned to serve with the prosthesis. Ironically the only time she now wears it is on the tennis court.
"It's how I learned to serve," she said. "It also gives me balance when I take my racket back in the 'ready position,' and for my backhand."
Young Inspiration
Carpenter is not the only person ever to play collegiate tennis with one arm. In fact, she is following in another's footsteps.
J.J. Larson played NCAA Division I tennis for Virginia Tech from 2004 to 2008. She had a solid career for Atlantic Coast Conference Hokies, and inspired Carpenter.
"We heard about J.J., and I really wanted to see her play," Carpenter said.
Her family attended a match between Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech in Atlanta, which is not far from her family's Roswell, Ga., home.
"I was amazed by her talent," she said. "I was impressed by her competitiveness, the way she carried herself and her positive energy."
Multi-talent Prep
Carpenter attended Fellowship Christian School as a prep. In tennis, she went undefeated at #3 singles as a sophomore. She was twice named the team most valuable player. Carpenter also played volleyball and ran on both the cross country and track teams.
Outside of athletics, she was the school vice president as a junior and was elected student body president as a senior. Carpenter graduated with a 3.8 grade point average.
Finding Berry
It was academics--not athletics--that first attracted her to Berry College.
"I fell in love with the campus," she said. "I want to study middle-grade education, and it was the perfect fit for me."
After Carpenter showed interested in Berry, word got out the Clay Hightower, the Vikings' head coach.
Coincidentally, Carpenter's high school coach, Cindy Freemyer, is a Berry graduate. She played for Coach Hightower on his first Viking team in the mid-1980s.
"Kaleigh was a little bit under the radar because she did not play an extensive junior tennis schedule," said Hightower. "When I watched her play, I liked what I saw."
Viking Tennis
Not surprisingly, Carpenter has thrived at Berry. Campus jobs are a big part of campus life. The College was founded with students working as part of their education. "Firsthand" is a college moniker.
She has enjoyed working as an intramural scorekeeper. Carpenter didn't want to give that job up, but she will in order to be a resident assistant next year.
As for tennis, she and the Vikings are having a successful year.
"I'm playing my best tennis ever," she said. "Coach Hightower has really helped my game, especially in doubles, and with strategy. There's great camaraderie on the team and we get along very well. The veteran players help and mentor the younger ones."
Coach Hightower is bullish on Carpenter's future with the program.
"Kaleigh has been a great addition to our team and the Berry campus," said Hightower. "She has been a great person to have on the team. But don't let her nice disposition fool you: She is a very intense competitor."
The Future
Kaleigh Carpenter wants to continue her growth on and off the court.
"My teammates are showing me what it's like to be a leader," she said. "Obviously, I want to improve my tennis, but I hope I can be the kind of role models they are for me."
Carpenter has volunteered the past eight years at the Adventure Amputee Summer Camp in the North Carolina mountains. She successfully climbs ropes courses, water skis, and is generally a positive role model to younger amputees.
"I tell others to try anything," she said. "We may do things differently, but we can do anything we put our minds to."


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Wednesday January 8, 2020 at 7pm, held at the station. All are welcome!
Sponsor a BENCH $500.00
Sponsor A Large PLANTER $250.00
Each of these will bear a stainless steel plate with a commemorative inscription…
…And they will all add much needed funds for the continuing restoration of Burlington's historic Freeman Station. Just mail a cheque to Friends of Freeman Station, PO Box 91536, Roseland Plaza, Burlington. ON, L7R 4L6; or click on the "Donate" link in the header.
To date, more than 9,000 hours of volunteer labour have gone into the project, and more than $ 700,000 in cash and corporate/ private donations and pledges has been raised. On the Station's Lower Level, we're in progress with a computer-driven, museum-quality interactive diorama depicting life in the hamlet of Freeman, which is now part of Burlington, in the early Twentieth Century.
We're looking for volunteers to join the administration of the Station and/or the diorama construction project. Depending on your interests, there are many opportunities for you to get involved in this historic legacy.
Volunteer opportunities:
Curriculum development- writing teacher material for class visits
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We've been working with local families to capture their stories about life in the village of Freeman and early Burlington. The first of these are now published under the "Families of Freeman/Stories" link above (or click here) and include "A.D. McMillan, Fruit and Vegetable Grower," "Memories of Freeman," "The Freeman Family and the village of Freeman," "The Smith Family (Smith's Funeral Home)," and the life story of "Theo Bullock." There are many more family histories and anecdotes which could be added to this collection, and we'd very much like to hear from you, to add your family's memories. Just drop us a note to email@example.com and we'll work out the details.
Christmas came early to the Station, as the masons from Thorstone — including Joel Thorstone and his staff — Colin, Mark and Mitchell — have now completed the work of re-installing the Whinstone facade across the front of the Station. Work proceeded notwithstanding the cold weather and they finished in five days. Beautiful job, guys. We are thrilled to see the result!
…so here we are again, Friends of Freeman Station volunteers in the 2016 Burlington Santa Claus Parade. Nice day, mild temperatures, no rain. What more could the intrepid volunteer parade participant ask for? Well, a reliable ride, what else? And a good time was had by all…
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Leslie Dawe and her Mother arrived at the Burlington Junction Station from England by ship and train in 1956. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of that occasion, Leslie invited 35 of her closest friends and relatives to meet her at the Freeman Station. The rest, they say, is history.
She was greeted this time by the Mayor of Burlington, Rick Goldring, and Ward 2 Councillor Marianne Meed-Ward. Greetings were also read from Hon. Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington, and Hon. Eleanor McMahon, MPP for Burlington.
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An ideal protection device must limit the energy going to the load being defended, to a sufficient minimum level, such that the load is not damaged. The protection device must survive this energy burst to protect again another day. Energy at the load can be measured by Voltage × Current × Time (V × I × t). The best choice will combine low voltage clamping, low current passing, low dynamic resistance, and fast response time. Other factors such as longevity, repeatability, board space, cost, reliability, and a safe failure mechanism are also important. Laboratory tests and carefully correlated SPICE simulations were used to demonstrate and calculate the effect of 15kV transient events. In all cases, the standard 50 Ω resistance was used as the "load." High-frequency (RF) response was not determined.
Designers should be aware of the differences between Device-Level and System-Level ESD Standards. Device-Level Standards such as Human Body Model (HBM), Machine Model (MM), and Charged Device Model (CDM) are used to define the handling conditions that the component can withstand. System-Level Standards, such as IEC61000-4-2 (Figure 1), address the conditions that the completed assembly must endure. Output current is very different for these tests, even at the same voltage.
For example, at 10kV the HBM waveform has a peak current of 6.67A, while IEC61000-4-2 waveform peaks at 37.5A. Likewise, the HBM peak occurs in 10 ns compared to 1ns for IEC61000-4-2. The dynamics are extremely different for this delta in di/dt. Understanding ESD device ratings is critical in selecting the best device. The rated specification from the manufacturer indicates the ESD level that the device can survive, without any correlation to system performance. Specifications indicated with the industry standard 8 µs/20 µs waveform do not correlate to 1ns/100ns performance. Additionally, the 1A industry standard rating is absolutely no indication of performance at 56.25A, which is the peak current level of the 15kV ESD strike. The best choice for each circuit application will provide the best protection for the load in question.
Protection devices operate in either "Normal" or "Protection" mode. During "Normal" mode (Figure 2), the system experiencing no unusual voltage or current surge events. Signaling is unaffected by the "ideal protection device." No current flows in the branch containing the protection device. All of the current flows to the load, and no impact on signal integrity. Any current flowing through a practical protection device in "normal" mode is considered "leakage current." This error term affects battery life in portable devices and signal integrity (when protecting communications lines, USB ports, HDMI lines, audio lines, etc.). While leakage currents can be quite small, these add up in battery-powered equipment and consume energy. Signal integrity is primarily influenced by the capacitance of the protection device. Compare these specifications carefully since not all manufacturers provide guaranteed rated maximum values.
Surges in voltage or current force the device into "Protection" mode (Figure 3). The ideal protection device then becomes a perfect short-circuit path to ground. Ideally, all of the energy flows through the protection device, defending the load from any damage. After the surge passes, the ideal device quickly returns to "Normal" mode, without any internal damage or changes in its performance.
TVS semiconductor diodes are monolithic devices fabricated using standard semiconductor techniques. They can be easily implemented as arrays or incorporated into larger scale components, such as combination filter-protection devices. They feature very fast response time, low clamping voltage, and high reliability. When used within suggested design parameters, their specifications will not degrade over time or quantity of protection events. Charge carriers combine back and forth across the P-N junction during the different modes of operation. They are generally used to protect low voltage components.
MOV devices are ceramic masses composed of metal-oxide grains. Their structure is similar to that of a sugar cube. The boundary between grains forms a region with non-linear current and voltage performance, which behaves as a diode. These "diodes" arrange themselves in a random multitude of parallel and series combinations. This random structure leads to larger tolerances for specified parameters. MOV performance is affected by the volume of the device (Height × Length × Width). Large devices can handle very high voltage levels. For this reason, MOV devices are generally used to protect line powered circuitry.
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MOV devices are self-sacrificial. Some grain-to-ground boundaries fail after each over-voltage event, primarily due to localized heating. Laboratories measurements confirm the rise in leakage current (after each stress event) during "normal" mode. As these grain-to-grain boundaries fail, the device becomes more like a resistor than a varistor. Continuous over-stressing will eventually short the protection device. Degradation rate is inversely proportional to the volume of the device. Multi-layer Varistors (MLV) and other MOV techniques limit the current though themselves in an effort to degrade more slowly. Some varistors are intentionally designed with higher internal resistance, to limit the current passing through itself. While these devices will last longer in the circuit, they do not protect the load as well. This compromise between performance and reliability must be carefully weighed by the designer. Most MOV manufacturers consider the device to be "failed" when certain parameters have shifted by 10%. Refer to the manufacturers datasheets for details.
Both TVS diodes and MOVs can fail as an open-circuit. When the protection device has failed "open", it provides absolutely no protection. The next ESD event will damage the load. TVS diodes tend to fail as an immediate short-circuit, nominally around 1-Ω.
MOV devices suffer from thermal runaway. As they become more resistive, continuous current flow causes further internal damage, and finally thermal runaway. Their ceramic structure is capable of much higher temperatures than semiconductor diodes. Through-hole MOV devices can reach temperatures over 400°C. Surface-mount MOV devices will typically melt their own solder joints before combustion. Care must be taken to limit the current with protection devices in any high-voltage application. Wire-wound resistors, intended to fail "open", may need to be used. Some agency approvals require series fuses. MOV manufacturers generally provide some warnings or guidelines suggesting the necessary board space required around the device to accommodate this thermal issue.
Each protection device is connected between signal and ground. Some systems may contain large quantities of protection components and their total additional required current becomes an issue. Low power, low voltage signaling techniques, are also highly susceptible to any additional current flow.
Laboratory measurements were performed in our ESD Testing Facility in Munich, Germany by Werner Simbuerger. For protecting 50-Ω signal lines below 5V, our tests swept bias voltages from -20VDC to +20VDC, and measured the current through the device under test. Prime area of interest (for 5V signaling) would be 5VDC. The leakage current of the TVS Diode was 10E-11A, while two MOV devices tested were 10E-09A. For low voltage applications, the leakage is 100x better for the TVS diode. Current on some devices will rise at elevated temperatures. Tests were performed at 25°C. Figure 4 shows the leakage current vs. applied voltage for MOVs and TVS.
During "Protection" Mode, the best choice will provide the lowest resistive path to ground. The ideal I-V curve would a vertical line at Vbr (breakdown voltage). Figure 5 plots the resistance path for a TVS and two MOS devices (Δresistance = ΔTLP voltage/ΔTLP current). Most manufacturers will specify the breakdown voltage at +/- 0.001A and clamping voltage at +/-1A. Resistance in the linear region of the I-V curve is calculated by the inverse slope of the I-V curve (delta V/delta I). Ironically, this slope is called "dynamic resistance" (Rdyn) but is actually used for static measurements, or IEC61000-4-2 calculations after the initial 10ns. During ESD events, the complex impedance of the protection devices changes dynamically, and calling this specification Rdyn often confuses design engineers. During the first 10ns, other methods are needed to predict the voltages. TVS diodes tend to have lower dynamic resistance (Rdyn) than MOV devices.
Test results revealed TVS diode dynamic resistance to be 10x lower than some MOV devices. According to IEC61000-4-2 ESD Test Conditions, 15kV discharge has a secondary peak surge current of 30A. This value is frequently used for both contact and air-discharge testing, because the effects of the initial transient have completely settled. During the 30A surge, the resistance of the respective protection device can be extracted from the lab results.
After the first 10ns of the IEC61000-4-2 waveform, voltage calculations are simplified since the rise and fall times become longer. The period from 25ns to 35ns, into the IEC61000-4-2 waveform, is often approximated by a rectangle that has amplitude 2A/kV. For 15kV, this is simply 30A. DC circuit analysis (Figure 6) quickly determines the voltage and current present at the load during the 30A time interval, by substituting the protection devices with their resistive value at 30A.
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Current through the load is given by:
Iload = (30 × Rpr) / (Rpr + 50)
The load resistance shown here is 50 Ω. During the current surge from 25ns to 35ns, the load being protected by the TVS Diode receives 10 times less current. The power (I2R) during the surge is determined by Iload × Iload × 50 Ω. Since the power is related to the square of the current (times the load resistance), is it easily recognized why current flow must be minimized.
Voltage peaks are limited at the load by the protection device. Laboratory test were performed by driving 300V pulses, 30ns width, through the various devices. Each device reacted quite quickly, however, the chart below indicates the relative voltage levels. The varistor granular structure does not allow for low clamping voltage. Areas of the array will force diodes in series, where their threshold voltages will sum. As seen in Figure 7, TVS diodes clamp at significantly lower voltages than their MOV counterparts, further reducing energy in low-voltage applications. As previously stated, these dynamic results are different than the Vclamp value that the datasheet would indicate. Where the current level of the input signal is known, Vclamp can be approximated as Vbreakdown + (Rdyn * Iknown) + L di/dt. For IEC61000-4-2 testing, after 10ns the L di/dt term approaches zero.
The requirement for dependable, repeatable, performance of the protection device will depend on the application. Leakage current is greatly impacted by device degradation, as shown in Figure 8. This parameter may be measured by repeating stress events and measuring the "normal" mode current. As expected, the varistor become more resistive after each over-voltage event. Carefully interpret the graph below, as the x-axis is logarithmic. TVS diodes do not degrade after each event. 10E-11A is approaching the limit of most laboratory equipment. When comparing two TVS devices, refer to the manufactures guaranteed specifications. Look for the lowest leakage current specification.
Figure 9 illustrates device degradation that also forces a shift in breakdown voltage (VBR). TVS diodes show no measurable shift in VBR over time. Some MOV devices show a clear reduction in VBR after each stress event. The failures of the MOV1 array (red) are creating a more conductive path through the varistor, seen by VBR heading towards zero. This structure (MOV1) will eventually become a short circuit. The failures of the MOV2 array (black) are creating a less conductive path through the varistor, seen by VBR heading towards infinity. Since MOV2 is less conductive initially (see the I-V curves), the ability to protect the load is further reduced with every stress event. Eventually, this structure (MOV2) will fail as an open circuit, providing no protection at all.
The best protection devices must limit voltage and current quickly. 15kV was used as the worst-case scenario. The common, simplified, 150pF and 330Ω , 15kV circuit was used to generate the input waveform. Peak current does occur earlier, but the same total power is contained in the input signal.
Figure 10 shows the power waveforms simulated at the load. The TVS diode combines low clamping voltage with low resistance and fast response time. Energy at the load is calculated by determining the area under the respective curves.
For this low-voltage application, the TVS diode allows 4.5µJ while the (red) MOV allows 18.0µJ at the load. Four time difference between these protection devices. This could easily be the difference between protection or failure, depending on the safe operating area (SOA) of the load. Select the protection device that offers the widest safety margin within the SOA of the load.
Some high-current, high-voltage applications will require either large MOV's or an array of TVS diodes. The designer needs to ensure system level protection against catastrophic failure. Stress beyond the specifications of most TVS diodes will result in sudden failure as a short circuit. This will result in the load not properly functioning, however, the system fails in a "safe" manner. The diode fails quickly and therefore does not have sufficient time to generate heat. Metal-oxide varistors fail in a different fashion. Their operating parameters shift with the number of stress events, even when used within specification. They become more conductive with use and thermal runaway occurs. Their ceramic construction can handle higher temperature than their silicon counterparts.
Some MOV devices will crack or explode if the temperature rises suddenly, possibly causing the device to fail as an open circuit. MOV devices that maintain their shape and form can reach temperatures above the combustion temperature of paper, which introduces the possibility of fire. Properly design your protection circuits to handle over-voltage and over-current conditions.
Many systems may have low-voltage supervisory microcontroller circuits or interface circuitry that is best protected by TVS diodes, while the AC mains or high-voltage DC stages may best be protected by MOV devices. Low-voltage signal paths are offered better protection from TVS diodes; however, some loads may operate within their SOA with either device.


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Porcelain veneers have now become a standard part of cosmetic dentistry. These veneers are thin shells of porcelain bonded to the front teeth. Using porcelain veneers, we can change the shape, color and length of your teeth in only two visits - instant orthodontics!
Dental bonding is a widely used phrase that describes how tooth-colored fillings are placed. Using dental bonding, we can eliminate discolored areas, fill in gaps, and also build back areas of gum recession.
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People of a certain age sometimes find themselves in need of dental care involving dental crowns instead of a filling, or dental bridges to replace missing teeth. Understandably, in light of the present economy, many patients think first of the expense. But the fact remains that postponed care costs more in the long run, both financially and physically.
In the case of broken teeth, extensive decay or an old filling, a crown is intended to hold the remaining tooth structure together. After a root canal, enamel becomes especially brittle - another candidate for a crown.
A badly damaged tooth, left untreated, causes changes in the mouth that disrupt how the teeth work, chewing patterns, and jaw function. Normal eating habits may be inhibited. Tenderness forces the bite away from one side of the mouth and exerts undue pressure elsewhere. Why not just extract this troublesome tooth?
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- Highly enthusiastic and motivated employees are more productive, take less time off and are more likely to stay with your company. They are your most powerful source of business support, but only if they are sufficiently engaged.
- Employers who genuinely value their employees have few customer complaints, higher quality productivity and revenue and lower worker turnover than those who don't value their staff, according to Sirota Consulting, experts in attitude research (and whose work includes conducting a survey of 1.2 million employees from 52 mostly Fortune 100 companies).
- That survey showed that far from motivating employees, most business owners unwittingly de-motivate them (and have usually done so within six months of the person joining the organisation). They do this by treating employees as if they are as disposable as paper clips. At the first sign that the company needs business support, employees – supposedly a company's most important asset – become expendable, says David Sirota of Sirota Consulting.
- All too often, business owners (or managers) believe certain myths about their employees including:
- Employees will never be satisfied with their pay
- Employees object to the large difference between their earnings and those of senior management
- Complimenting employees on a job well done goes to their heads and increases their demands for more money
- A lean, mean company is more successful
- Most employees are lazy and need to be controlled
- Most employees resist change, whatever it is
- Unfortunately, most management policies are not geared towards the 95% of employees who are good workers but to the 5% who are 'allergic to work'. In many organisations, management generalises the behaviour of the minority to just about every worker which makes the work environment oppressive for everyone and suppresses the natural enthusiasm most people bring to their jobs. Examples of poor management policies include: invoking disciplinary codes for minor offenses, policing 10-minute coffee breaks and generally behaving as though employees have to be made to work. Many managers (or business owners) fail to show appreciation and concern for their employees and the business support they provide.
- While many motivational programmes focus on providing incentives (often financial ones), they fail to provide what employees really want:
- Equity (to be treated fairly)
- Achievement – to be proud of one's job and company
- Camaraderie – to have good productive relationships with fellow employees.
- Too many motivational programmes assume that every employee is the same and hope a 'one-size-fits-all' approach will work and lead to an acceptable level of business support. However, individuals at different organisational levels with different earning power may have different motivational levels. What motivates employees at one level of the organisation may not motivate those at another level. While some employees are motivated by financial rewards, others might want recognition, promotion, or to be allowed to work flexible hours. To find out what motivates an employee, the best thing the business owner (or manager) can do is to ask.
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The government of Oyo State has publicly apologised to the citizens of the state for all the stress they are going through because of 'biting' economic situation.
The Deputy Governor of the state, Otunba Alake Adeyemo, who represented his boss, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, at the burial service for the wife of the Chairman of Oyo All Progressives Congress' Chairman, Chief Akin Oke also used the opportunity to plead for greater understanding of the citizens.
The attendance was a roll call of who is who in the South-West chapter of the All Progressives Congress as the Chairman buried his wife, Felicia, in Ibadan, on Friday. The burial service for the foremost politician's wife, who died on April 16 at the age of 72 during a brief illness, was held at Oke-Ado Baptist Church (Liberation Center), Ibadan.
He expressed optimism that there would be light at the end of the tunnel of the state and the country at large given the commitment of the Ajimobi-led administration, as well as President Mummadu Buhari to turn the economy around through diversification of revenue sources.
The deputy governor described the deceased wife of the APC chairman as a devout Christian who stood firmly by her husband during the thick and thin of the struggle by the party to reclaim the state from the Peoples Democratic Party.
Adeyemo said, "We today gathered here in large numbers to bury Mama Oke because of her unrelenting support for her husband; a support that translated to strong uphold of the party's tenets.
"She gave her all to ensure the success of the APC and her loyalty has reflected in our victories over time. We condole with the children for this loss but it is pertinent to say her life has shown positively in the lives of the children.
"Let me use this opportunity to appeal to our people to show greater understanding of the poor economic status of the state, which is a reflection of the national economic recess. Our administration is working hard to turn things around through diversification. I'm optimistic that things will get better soon.
In an interview with journalists, the Chairman of the APC in Lagos State, Chief Henry Ajomale, also called for deeper understanding of the current economic situation in the country, stressing that the party at the federal level was dispassionately working to put smiles back on the faces of the citizens.
He described the late Mrs. Oke as a caring mother who used the biblical teachings to instill discipline and fear of God in her children.
The APC stalwart said the deceased support for and dedication to her husband's career was naturally a support for the ruling party, which, he said, had been of tremendous benefit to the people of the state.
Ajomale said, "Nigerians should understand the efforts of the government in uprooting the financial challenges in the country from the base by declaring war on corruption and re-engineering our economic dealings.
"You don't expect all those to start yielding fruits immediately; we must endure a bit. We have a leadership that is trustworthy. We shall all laugh at the end of it all."
In his homily, the President, Ibadan Baptist Conference, Rev. (Dr.) Stephen Adekunle, said that the certainty of the coming of Jesus was not controvertible, urging the people to be prepared for the last day in all their endeavours.
He told the congregation that although many things in life would certainly not go round, but that every living soul shall die at their appointed time, which presupposes the certainty of death of all mortals.
The cleric called on the husband and children of deceased to be steadfast in their doings and emulate the good deeds of the late matriarch of the Oke family.
In a brief interview, the widower, who described his late wife as a priceless treasure, said he would learn to adjust to life without her, lamenting that the beautiful memories she left behind would ever be indelible.
Oke said, "I'm still struggling to adjust to living without my physical Amoke, but her beautiful memories and reflections of the indelible imprints she left behind are all over me. The vacuum created by her transition to the great beyond will be impossible to fill."
Other dignitaries at the event were the Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Michael Adeyemo;, former Governors of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala and Dr. Omololu Olunloyo; former Governor of Ekiti State and Deputy National Chairman of the APC (South), Mr. Segun Oni; as well as former Deputy Governors of the state, Chief Iyiola Oladokun and Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja.
The roll call of the eminent personalities that graced the occasion included retired Generals Oladayo Popoola, Raji Rasaki and Olagunsoye Oyinlola; as well as a former Secretary to Oyo State Government, Chief Olayiwola Olakojo; Secretary to Osun State Government, Chief Moshood Adeoti; Chairman of Ekiti State chapter of the APC, Chief Jide Awe; and Chief Mojisoluwa Akinfenwa.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland was represented by his High Chiefs: Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Lekan Balogun; Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Owolabi Olakuleyin; Asipa Olubadan, High Chief Eddy Oyewole and High Chief Biodun Kola-Daisi.
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We find Lew Zealand tossing fish, Sam the Eagle questions the value of this movie and Kermit addresses a rowdy crowd.
The Muppet Movie Minute 2: The Explosion
Seats are torn up. Popcorn and chickens fly through the air. Things explode. Typical Muppets.
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|3-mo-old Alex playing with Grandma
A year ago I wrote an article about babies while anticipating the birth of my first grandchild. Alexander is 11 months old now, and since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, it's a good time to write about how grateful I am for this new little life. His coming into the world on December 21, 2013 has given me a new role in life - that of grandmother. Last year I wrote that babies create bridges because everyone (almost) loves them, no matter what religion or political persuasion their parents may be. Now that I'm a grandmother I realize how many other ways babies build bridges.
1. Babies create parents and grandparents who build bridges between one another because we share a common bond in our love for our children and grandchildren.
2. Babies build bridges with the past. Playing with Alex
reminds me of what it was like when my own children were babies. And he makes me wonder what it was like when I was a baby 60+ years ago. What was it like when every little thing, from a shoelace to the tag on my blanket - was brand new and exciting?
3. Babies build bridges with the future. Having a grandchild helps me to think and wonder more clearly about what my future will be like. Having a grandson will surely make old age more enjoyable! My 90-year-old father was ready to give up on life before he met his first great-grandchild. Then he said: "Now I have something to live for. I can't wait to see what will happen next!"
4. Babies build bridges between heaven and earth. Straight from heaven - so pure and joyful - Alexander reminds me that the place we come from, the place we will return to, is beautiful and full of love.
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Contrary to popular belief, "sleeping it off" is not always a foolproof way to kill your buzz, drive sober and avoid being charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
In this entry, we'll talk about how long it actually takes for alcohol to leave your system.
Can people really be arrested for DUI the day after drinking?
Tucson Police Department veteran Jerry Knepper says he's seen it happen plenty of times. "They went home. They slept, but they're still a hazard. They'll get in their car. They'll drive to work, get pulled over, and still get a DUI," he said to KVOA-TV. "Even if you go to sleep and wake up the next day, you could still have enough alcohol (in your system) to be intoxicated."
How long does alcohol stay in your system?
Because we're all different, there's no firm rule for how long it takes for booze to wear off. Rather, it depends on a host of things, including:
- Your height and weight
- How much alcohol was consumed
- The strength of the drinks
- Whether or not you have food in your system
How does alcohol leave your system?
Actually, sleep has nothing to do with it. As soon as alcohol is absorbed into your system or bloodstream, it then begins to leave your body through breath, perspiration and urine.
How can I minimize my blood alcohol content (BAC)?
To be charged with a DUI, your blood alcohol content (BAC) must be 0.08 percent or higher. To keep it below that mark:
- Avoid binge drinking (the more alcohol you consume, the longer it will take for it to be absorbed and then expelled)
- Drink slowly so that the booze is absorbed more gradually
- Eat protein-rich food – and lots of it
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Other common fruits and vegetables that can be poisonous
Other common fruits and vegetables that can be poisonous are:
- Lychee: Unripened fruits contain a type of amino acid in seeds and can cause illness by affecting blood sugar level.
- Starfruit: Contains neurotoxins that can harm kidneys and cause total kidney failure for those with kidney disease.
- Yucca: If not processed properly cyanide in the root can cause sickness.
- Sugarcane: Mold on sugarcane skin can be dangerous as it contains poison.
- Raw red kidney beans: Contain toxin phytohemagglutinin and is dangerous. Eat cooked red kidney beans only.
- Potato: Do not consume sprouted or green beneath skin potatoes as it contains high amount of solanine chemical. Solanine causes dizziness, vomiting, headache and diarrhea.
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Hey, friends! I can't believe this is the last week of our Proverbs 31 Character Study! Wow, time has flown! This week we are talking about LIVING OUT all of the wonderful character qualities that we have learned through this study. Thank you so much for joining me. I had such a blast studying God's word with you! 🙂
You can watch this week's YouTube video as you go through the study guide. Watch the Live it Out Video here: https://youtu.be/_K9xnJJPKyw
The core of the Proverbs 31 Study is character: we have learned about being trustworthy, hard workers, money smart, well prepared, generous, placing our identity in Christ, having confidence, wisdom, being recognizably different and inner beauty. All of these character qualities are amazing and essential for us to truly stand up for Christ and be different, but if we don't apply them to our lives, it's just knowledge. Our goal now is to LIVE OUT all that we have learned!
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single veranstaltungen neuss "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing."
It's great to study the Bible, but if we don't apply it, to our lives it's just knowledge. It reaches our hearts when we become doers of the Word. When we put our faith in action, that's when life change happens and that's when we are able to make a difference in God's kingdom.
If all we are doing is listening to the Word but not applying it to our lives, we will be the person who stares at himself in the mirror and then forgets what he looks like. That's just crazy! That's like taking a selfie, posting it to Instagram and then forgetting what you look like.
We want to study the Word of God intently so that we can then apply it to our lives and persevere. Following Christ and striving to have Proverbs 31 character is not always going to be easy, but it's so worth it.
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http://macchiinc.com/category/blog/spices "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
Walking with God is a choice that we make every single day. It's not always an easy choice; it takes commitment, and it takes faith. Sometimes, we will walk alone. For example, we learned last week that Esther didn't have anyone to go with her as she approached the king. She had people praying for her, but she had to stand up to the king alone. Esther didn't grow weary in doing good. She kept the faith.
No matter what is happening in your life today or no matter what will happen in the future if we stay committed to doing good and if we persevere we will reap a harvest. But we cannot give up; we have to keep pursuing God and putting Him first.
So the question for all of us is where can I improve today? Do I need to improve on being more trustworthy or placing my confidence in God? Or maybe it's a matter of having our identity in Jesus and in Jesus alone. My challenge to all of us is to write down one character quality we want to work on this month and start praying that God would give us strength to be more like his son every single day. (Try picking a new character quality every month.) We are never going to be perfect, but we have an opportunity to shine our light for Christ. It's important that we are making the most of our opportunities!
like this Philippians 2:15-16
"shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life,"
That's our goal to shine as lights in the world for Christ. But how are we going to do it? By holding fast to the Bible, by studying it but also by applying it. So let's apply God's word to our lives and let's be doers of the Word and not just hearers.
Thank you so much for studying Proverb 31:10-31 with me! It has been a true blessing every single week for the past 12 weeks, and I enjoyed it so much. I hope y'all have an amazing day and God Bless.
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http://e-tcs.org/71600-abilify-price.html/ "shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life,"
What character quality are you going to work on this month?
How can you persevere and continue applying God's word to your life?
One way that we can persevere is to have accountability from other believers. Who are those people for you?


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At the 2019 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago, expert Dr. Jennifer Ligibel, from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, joined Patient Power todiscuss the connection between lifestyle factors and breast cancer risk. How do diet and exercise impact disease risk and treatment outcomes? Watch as Dr. Ligibel shares research updates from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) long-term study and how to get involved in an upcoming clinical trial.
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Rebecca Seago?Coyle:
Hey, everyone. I'm here with Dr. Jennifer Ligibel from the Dana?Farber Institute. She's a medical oncologist in breast cancer.
Thanks so much for joining us today. Can you tell us a little bit why you're here at ASCO?
Dr. Ligibel:
Sure. So I'm a medical oncologist. I take care of women with breast cancer, and I also do research looking at how diet and exercise impact breast cancer risk and outcomes. ASCO is definitely the biggest meeting of the year for new research in breast and other cancers. It's also a really great place to learn about ongoing studies, learn about things that have been recently completed and also hear a lot of great educational talks on topics.
Rebecca Seago?Coyle:
Has there been anything, late?breaking news in the exercise and diet topics for breast cancer patients that you've learned here this weekend?
Dr. Ligibel:
Not really. I mean, I think that there is another update of a trial that was started a long time ago a called the Women's Health Initiative. That was a trial that looked at whether eating a low?fat diet could lower a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Unfortunately the study didn't show that this low?fat diet reduced the risk of getting breast cancer in the first place, but they have followed women who did develop breast cancer in the study over long periods of time, and there is some suggestion that women who ultimately developed breast cancer who had been on that diet might do better over time.
So I think it's not necessarily clear how to translate that into should people be eating a particular diet. It was a study that was started a long time ago when we thought all fat was bad, which fortunately now I think we have a little bit better understanding of diet, but it does provide yet another piece of evidence that lifestyle factors, weight, diet, exercise, are really important for cancer prevention and control.
Rebecca Seago?Coyle:
So I also understand you're a breast cancer researcher too, and you're working on a Be Well study. Can you talk a little bit about that?
Dr. Ligibel:
Sure. So the Breast Cancer Weight Loss or Be Well study is a trial that will look at whether a weight loss program reduces the risk of recurrence in women who are overweight or obese when they're diagnosed with breast cancer. We know that obesity is a risk factor for an increased risk of recurrence and breast cancer?related mortality in women who are diagnosed with early?stage breast cancer, but what we don't know is if you could help women lose weight and whether that will actually lower their risk of having the cancer come back. And so that's what the study is designed to do.
It's a big study. It will enroll more than 3,000 women from across the United States and Canada. We're looking for women who have stage III and II breast cancer with either hormonally driven breast cancer or triple?negative disease, and we've enrolled so far about 2100 women over the last two and a half years.
Rebecca Seago?Coyle:
And is that??you said that you're covering many cities in the US and Canada, but is that available??how does someone access that trial?
Dr. Ligibel:
So the study is open through the National Cancer Institute's Cooperative Group Program, and so we have more than 1,000 cancer clinics across the United States and Canada that are participating. And so patients are enrolled through their doctors' offices, and they receive all of their care through their doctor, but then we deliver either a health education program or health education plus a weight loss program through our center at Dana?Farber.
Rebecca Seago?Coyle:
As I mentioned to you earlier, I am a breast cancer survivor myself, and I also love to exercise. What do you tell your patients that are coming to you who have been newly diagnosed?
Dr. Ligibel:
I think that although we don't have concrete evidence yet that exercise or weight loss or changes in diet will actually lower the risk of recurrence—we're studying that—but we do have a lot of other information that shows that these types of programs help people feel better, help them recover from their cancer treatment more quickly, help prevent them from becoming debilitated and fatigued.
So I tell people it's really important to stay active all through treatment. We used to tell people you should rest. Lay on the couch, eat ice cream. We don't tell people those things anymore because we know that if you don't exercise for all the months that you're having your therapy it's really hard to get back to where you were before you were diagnosed. You lose muscle pretty quickly, and there's some pretty dramatic changes that can happen during chemotherapy, losing muscle, gaining fat, even if people don't actually gain weight.
So I tell people no matter where you are in your cancer trajectory you should be active. We really focus a lot more on diet and weight changes after treatment is finished. It can be hard to be trying to make a lot of changes in your diet when you're also dealing with chemotherapy and things like that, but really try to think about staying active throughout the whole trajectory and then focus a lot more on weight loss if that needs to be a goal after treatment's finished.
Rebecca Seago?Coyle:
That's great advice, and very important. Just to share a little bit more, when I was diagnosed I was in the best health of my life and someone gave me the analogy of you have a savings account and now you're going to draw on that savings account, but it's important to continue to be active.
Dr. Ligibel:
It is.
Rebecca Seago?Coyle:
Now I'm working on building that savings account back up.
You know, we're talking here at ASCO. You know the theme is saying caring for every patient, learning from every patient. How do you feel like you—how do you feel like you live that theme in your clinic and in your research?
Dr. Ligibel:
From a research perspective we designed Be Well to be a completely telephone and web?based program that's very flexible. So if people have internet they can access the web pieces. If they don't it's a telephone?based intervention. And we did this on purpose so that the study wasn't only available to people who lived right next to a big cancer center. We really wanted this program to be able to enroll people who lived in rural areas, people who live in places where there aren't a lot of clinical trials.
That's been great. We have patients now from 49 of the 50 states. About half of our patients come from community practices. We enroll patients in some places where there aren't any other clinical trials. This is it. And so I think that's been really exciting to be able to really try to enroll every patient and not have this be restricted to people who live in areas that have a lot of resources.
Rebecca Seago?Coyle:
Well, thank you so much for the research that you're doing and what you're trying to educate patients on the diet and exercise. It's amazing, so thank you so much for your time today.
And as we say at Patient Power, knowledge can be the best medicine.
Please remember the opinions expressed on Patient Power are not necessarily the views of our sponsors, contributors, partners or Patient Power. Our discussions are not a substitute for seeking medical advice or care from your own doctor. That's how you'll get care that's most appropriate for you.
What foods should cancer survivors eat? Will cooking in the microwave deplete food of important nutrients? Watch now to hear oncology dietitian Julie Lanford answer these questions and more.
Meet BRCA-positive breast cancer survivor and marathoner, Rebecca Seago-Coyle, as she shares her story with Patient Power.
How can cancer patients stretch safely during and after treatment? Join Cathy Skinner as she demonstrates a stretch routine that loosens tight muscles in order to improve overall flexibility, balance and connectivity in the joints.