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The Internal Audit department´s mission is to provide Allianz Asset Management entities with independent, risk-oriented and objective audit and consulting services to help improve business operations. Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit, the Functional Enablement Professional supports the execution of audit projects in a risk-anticipating audit culture by creating and developing instruments for alignment, planning, implementation, reporting and controlling of audit activities, in cooperation with the Audit Management Team members, other Allianz functions and audit clients. A particular focus is the identification of business/industry and regulatory developments and driving related change within our highly motivated and skilled global team.
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Watch: EXO Can't Stop Laughing In Preview For "Star Show 360"; Individual Teasers To Come
Are you ready to see all nine members of EXO on a new variety show?
On September 5, MBC's new variety show "Star Show 360" released its first teaser ahead of its premiere. As previously reported, all nine members of EXO were the first guests to be featured.
In the video, the members appear to be candidly revealing funny stories, and can't seem to stop laughing as they talk about topics like Lay's peculiar habit and Suho's jokes.
In addition, "Star Show 360" released the first of nine reaction videos as an additional teaser before the broadcast. In the short video, Baekhyun shows why he is one of the most beagle-like idols around, as he makes adorable faces to the camera.
According to a producer of the show, a new teaser featuring a different member will be released every day, in a similar fashion to Baekhyun's.
"Star Show 360" is a new show where stars will truthfully showcase themselves through various mediums such as interviews, performances, and sketches. Notably, there will be an individual camera for each of the guests to show their reactions, up close and personal.
It will premiere on September 19 at 11:10 p.m. KST.
Are you excited to see this new variety show?
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University of Michigan consumer sentiment headline data addedUniversity of Michigan consumer sentiment headline data added
The distribution policy for the University of Michigan consumer confidence survey has changed and there is no longer an exclusive distributor. This means that we can now finally offer the following headline data:
The Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS) and it's two component series the Index of Current Economic Conditions (ICC) and the Index of Consumer Expectations (ICE) as well as two series measuring the expected changes in inflation rates.
The data is available here:Economics - by country major > United States > Surveys > Consumer Surveys > University of Michigan > Consumer Sentiment


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When I crossed Mather Pass on the PCT, a snow-spotted wonderland opened up before me. Monstrous peaks in the distance towered over a valley where the Palisade Lakes were hidden. In that moment I dreamed about climbing those distant mountains while resigned to the thought that such an endeavor was beyond me.
This past weekend, I found myself driving to the Sierras once more with Mugwort (@anthonyottati). Now that I'm back in California, I want to experience as much as I can and make up for lost time. Despite living less than two hours away from the mountains for most of my childhood, I hardly ever visited the Sierras or did anything outdoors for that matter. Instead I wasted my youth in front of computer monitors, pouring hours upon hours everyday into reddit, manga, and video games. But I'm no longer who I was back then, and I have a chance to not repeat my mistakes. Furthermore I have a new goal – to climb the California 14ers.
Mugwort and I left Friday afternoon for the long drive over to highway 395 and the eastern Sierras. But we weren't starting in the Sierras; since both of us live near sea level, we decided to first acclimatize by climbing White Mountain – a 14,252-ft peak that is the only 14er in the lower 48 states outside of the Cascades, the Sierra Nevada, and the Rocky Mountains. White Mountain's trailhead is found at 11,700 feet, way high up in Inyo National Forest. To get there you follow the winding White Mountain Road from the valley, climbing thousands of feet on paved and dirt road while driving through the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. We arrived at 1 AM exhausted but ready to rest and soak up the elevation. Although I wanted to invest more time in astrophotography, I learned from Mugwort that we were already past the optimal time when the core of the Milky Way would be lit up, so night gave way to sleep.
The morning came quickly, but neither Mugwort nor I were in any rush to leave. Saturday was for acclimatization, and our target destination, Middle Palisade, was saved for Sunday. Instead we slept in until nearly 10 AM before getting on the road. White Mountain Peak is arguably the easiest 14er, certainly the easiest in California. The trail follows a dirt road closed to the motorized public all the way to the peak, and the grade was thus reasonable.
But a 14er is still a 14er, and none should be underestimated. Shortly after setting off, my head was ringing in pain and nausea plagued me with every step. I was gasping for breath despite walking at a crawling pace up a shallow incline. Was I always this out of shape, or was the elevation making things tougher than I anticipated? Once we passed the White Mountain Research Station just two miles into the hike, we decided Mugwort would better hike ahead. With the way I was feeling, I was uncertain if I'd even be able to reach the summit.
Fortunately things got better from there. The trail started a flat and downhill section where my body finally started adapting, and I followed a couple minutes behind Mugwort while slowly getting back up to what I considered a reasonable pace. Two hours later, we summited to the third-highest point I'd ever reached, just short of Quandary Peak in Colorado and Mt. Whitney. Although objectively the terrain may have been "easy" for a 14er, White Mountain made me earn every step with its long, high-altitude approach.
The view from the top of White Mountain was stunning as expected. The clear day gave us a pristine overview of Sierra's eastern front, showing countless peaks along the range as it towered over the valley below us. Then to our east, we could see deep into Nevada and the harsh desert that stood, arid and inhospitable to living things. And then a surprising view came into sight – someone was walking their bike to the peak.
Jeremy, a beast of a cyclist, rode from Badwater, the lowest point in Death Valley and the United States, up to the White Mountain Peak – from -279 feet to 14,252 feet. Not only was this the lowest elevation to highest elevation publicly accessible by bike, Jeremy completed the ride in just under 23 hours setting the Fastest Known Time for the trip. Read about his previous attempt here.
We departed from the peak after chatting briefly with Jeremy. The downhill still emptied my oxygen stores, but I was able to proceed much quicker with help of gravity – albeit not as quickly as Mugwort who seemed to be flying down the hill. In total, we hiked the 15 miles in under 6 hours including an hour's rest at the peak. Nothing in comparison to Jeremy's accomplishment, but a solid hike for my legs which have remained mostly stationary for the three weeks following the PCT.
But now we were ready to tackle our real challenge – Middle Palisade.
To a non-climber like myself, Middle Palisade certainly deserves its designation as one of the Mountaineer's Peaks on the Sierra Peaks list. To approach you must hike 7 miles from Big Pine Creek trailhead, ascending some 4500 feet over steep inclines and boulder fields. With our trail legs still partially intact and the altitude conditioning from White Mountain, Mugwort and I flew up the trail starting at 4 AM. We hiked under the light of headlamps until the morning sun lit up the mountains, giving the mountain crest a beautiful alpineglow. Even the boulder fields were fun as we hopped from one large boulder to the next passing just under the Middle Palisade Glacier.
But that much was the easy part. The approach ends after you cross the moraine splitting the two halves of Middle Palisade Glacier. At the base of the mountain proper, we were received a vertical wall that seemed insurmountable to us as non-climbers. And that would only be the beginning of a near 1500-ft class 2-3 scramble to the peak of Middle Palisade. Mugwort and I learned later of an alternate class 3 route up around the gendarme. However our ascent was made with the recklessness only present in those as young and willingly dumb as us. We each blazed our own routes up to Secor's Chute over perilous drops that guaranteed serious injury if not death. The climbing itself may not have been difficult from a rock climbing perspective, but neither Mugwort nor I were experienced climbers. An experienced rock climber may have thought my route a walk in the park, but I felt like I was hanging on for dear life as I made my way up, with luck allowing me safe passage to the chute.
But somehow, twenty minutes later, the two of us met up again near the bottom of Secor's Chute. We were relieved and proud to have finished what we hoped would be the hardest part of the climb. But we still had another 1400 feet of elevation to gain.
The remaining climb up felt easy compared to climbing the ledge. Progress was slow and strenuous as the air continued to thin, but we never had to worry about a steep fall. When we were 2/3rds of the way to the top, we passed a group of three climbers – two of whom had just completed all 15 California fourteeners with their ascent of Middle Palisade – on their way back down. Fortunately they informed us about the red rock alternate which we took on our way back down. We clambered our way to what we momentarily thought might have been a false summit before seeing the blue sky before us. And then – a couple minutes later (and an avoidable move that was necessary after I took the wrong route) – we reached the peak.
Three months after passing through on the PCT I found myself overlooking the same landscape albeit from a very different perspective – atop one of the very mountains I thought impossible just months prior, the 14,019-ft Middle Palisade. The Sierras look very different late in summer, but there's still little that compares to their majesty. Once we arrived, we had no choice but to savor the moment, the views, and the incredulity that we had successfully summited Middle Palisade. Mather Pass looked like a tiny hill out in the distance to the point where I had trouble believing it was the same pass I traversed previously with great difficulty.
As much as I wish I could say the descent was uneventful, that wasn't the case. The climb back down was slow, as we had to watch every step with the steep decline. Furthermore the rock was loose enough where many a step would send a shower of gravel and pebbles flying down. We found our way down to the Red Rock alternate which proved a much safer descent then trying to downclimb either of the routes Mugwort and I took on our way up. And from there we reached the boulder fields.
While traversing up the boulder fields was fun, going back down was miserable, as each step had to be taken with care to ensure that the boulder didn't wobble or unbalance itself. I wasn't careful enough and ended up on my butt a couple times. For a while I thought I got away with solely bruises, but my right knee – which already felt weird from the outset of the hike – grew increasingly sore. Once I finished the boulder fields and reached the trail proper, I already had to avoid fully extending my right leg. The final descent back to my car proceeded much slower than expected for a trail of gentle downhill slope, and my knee pain grew with each downhill step. By the time I reached my car, I was hardly walking with my knee at all, instead opting to keep it fixed semi-bent while most of my movement was generated through my hips.
I hope my hiking and climbing season doesn't end with this injury, since now is the perfect time to get back into the Sierras. However I'm glad I got to climb White Mountain and Middle Palisade. Not only were they both challenging and exhilarating, they helped reaffirm that peakbagging was something I'd enjoy and can continue to pursue in my free time. I'm now at 5/15 California 14ers climbed. Here's to hoping I can finish the rest in due time.


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Kim Possible and all the characters are owned by the Disney Company. I own this work of fiction.
A Special Day
Dr. and Dr. Jonathan James Possible
Request the honor of your presence
At the marriage of their daughter
Kimberly Ann
Mr. Ronald Adrian Stoppable
On Sunday, the 30th of May
Two thousand and five
At three o'clock
At Memorial Christian Church
Middleton Avenue
Middleton, Colorado
Reception following ceremony
Room off of pulpit of church
Ron paced back on forth in the room off of the front of the church, "baby steps, baby steps," he kept muttering to himself. Felix gazed at his friend from his wheelchair with laughter in his eyes. "Ron, amp down a little, everything will be okay, don't get ahead of yourself with the baby steps, get married first." He said.
"Huh??" Ron muttered as he stopped to look over at his best man. "Wha…baby, married??" Then Ron's face turned deep red when he realized what Felix had said. "That wasn't what I meant Felix!" he said. He stopped and looked at his friend and grinned "Thanks, Felix, I needed that."
"Ron, it will be alright, this is the day that the two of you have been working toward for years." Felix said with a gleam in his eye. "I imagine that Kim is just as nervous as you."
Ron laughed, "Yeah, right, Kim has never been nervous even in the worst stitch we ever faced. Miss calm, cool and collected is probably back there in the bride's room cracking jokes with all the girls."
Bride's Room
Monique watched with amusement as her normally calm and cool friend was about the climb the walls.
"This is great" growled Kim, "I'm in here going stark crazy and Ron and Felix are up there probably playing video games from Felix's chair screen." Kim paced back and forth as much as she could in her gown. Bonnie and Tara had to keep rearranging her train as she paced. The maid of honor and bridesmaids were dressed in emerald green dresses.
"Kim, I'm going to tell you this once." Said Monique.
"What?" asked Kim
"SIT!" ordered Monique.
"AMEN!" said Bonnie and Tara together.
Kim smiled and giggled a little, "Sorry guys, it's just…it's just"
"It is just that you are getting married to a wonderful man who loves you very much Kim!" said Monique. "So cool down, I know having Drakken, Shego, Monkeyfist and Killigan here is not helping but they are behaving very nicely. Drakken is in a very nice tux, Shego is wearing a great gown, Monkeyfist and Killian are in dress clothes of their homelands. Shego spoke to me as she came in and gave me this. She told me to tell you to go ahead and open it."
Monique gave Kim a beautifully embroidered envelope. On the front of it was written, Mrs. Ronald Adrian Stoppable. Kim smiled at that. "Not yet but real soon" she said giggling. Monique, Bonnie and Tara laughed at what she had said.
"Well open it" teased Tara.
Kim opened the envelope that was sealed with wax. She pulled a card from the envelope and opened it.
Kim and Ron
From all of us, to the two of you. We wish you all the happiness that can be yours. Please accept this token of our hope for your future. Use it to set up housekeeping or set it aside for when there will be little Kimmies and Ronnies running around.
Best Wishes,
Drakken, Shego, Killigan, and Monkeyfist.
Inside the card was a certified check in the amount of $5,000
"Like, WOW!" said Tara, "Five Grand!"
There was a knock at the door. The door opened slightly. "Ladies, time to go. Kim, your father is waiting." Mrs. Possible said.
Kim got a panicked look on her face. Monique just smiled and handed her bouquet to her. Kim took the flowers and smiled that wonderful Kim smile. Tara and Bonnie went out then Monique followed. Kim waited a few moments as her mother came in.
"Kimmie, you look so wonderful. I can't really believe that this day has come. You two will take care of each other won't you?" Mrs. Possible said.
Kim nodded, "We have been doing that for years mom."
Mrs. Possible gave her daughter a kiss then left. Kim heard the wedding music and saw her mom taking Josh's arm as she entered the sanctuary.
Mr. Possible came up to Kim. She could tell that he was having a hard time maintaining his composure. Some of the ladies of the church helped her get around to her father's right side. They were out of sight of the door and watched as Brick, Bonnie, Josh and Tara entered.
Room off of the pulpit.
Ron and Felix waited for the music to signal them to enter. Then came the moment for the two of them to enter. Ron opened the door and stepped into the room and walked slowly to the front of the church. Brick, Josh, Tara and Bonnie were all in their places. Felix was right behind Ron as he took his place. Reverend Davis and Rabbi Katz came from the other side and stood at the front of the church.
Rear of the church
Mr. Possible and Kim waited at the doors of the sanctuary. The music swelled and rose. Then the clear and beautiful notes of "Here come the Bride" flowed through the doors. The doors opened, Kim and her dad walked into the church. Kim's veil covered her face, but as she looked up she saw Ron standing there seeing her for the first time in her gown. The two of them had gone with the tradition of the groom not seeing his bride in her gown until she entered the church. Kim caught her breath. There stood Ron looking as handsome as he had ever looked. He was wearing a standard black tux as were all the men in the wedding party. Kim glanced at each of the wedding party as she entered smiling as her emerald eyes returned to Ron. Kim thought to herself 'Ron if you only knew how much I love you and how handsome you look standing there.'
Front of church
Ron had to remind himself to breathe. The doors to the rear of the church opened when the first strains of the bride's song started. Every part of his soul was concentrating on the person to the right of Mr. Possible. Kim had given him a small description of her gown, but did not give him any details. She had told him with an impish smile that he would have to wait till she came into the church to get the full description. Her veil was over her face, but he could still see her sparkling green eyes and a wonderful smile. The gown had long lacy shelves that poofed slightly at the shoulders. There was a modest neckline that accented her slender neck. The gown tightly fitted her slender waist. It seemed to be an eternity before she stood at the front. He turned and stood beside her. Ron thought 'she is so beautiful, I cannot believe she is standing here next to me.'
Reverend Davis stepped forward and began to speak
"Dear Family & Friends, We are gathered here in the presence of Almighty God and this company to unite Kimberly Ann Possible and Ronald Adrian Stoppable in holy matrimony. Marriage is never to be entered into lightly, but reverently, discreetly, and in the fear of God.
"Ronald Adrian Stoppable, will you take Kimberly to be your lawfully wedded wife; to live together after God's ordinance in the state of holy matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her so long as you both shall live?"
Ron took in a breath, gazing into Kim's luminous eye's shining through her veil. "I do."
Reverend Davis continued as he turned to Kim.
"Kimberly, will you take Ronald Adrian Stoppable to be your lawfully wedded husband; to live together after God's ordinance in the state of holy matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto him so long as you both shall live?"
Kim's eyes were locked on Ron's chocolate eye's glittering through the mist of her veil. "I do."
Reverend Davis turned to Mr. Possible.
"Who gives this woman to be married to this man?"
Mr. Possible gave an audible gulp and said "Her mother and I." With that he turned to his daughter and leaned forward as he kissed her cheek with tears in his eyes. He whispered in her ear. "Good luck, Kimmie Cub. You have a fine man beside you." He then stepped in front of Ron, at first he stuck out his hand, but then drew Ron into a hug as he whispered. "Take care of her Ron; I knew there would never be a black hole with your name on it." Mr. Possible then turned and stepped over to sit with his wife.
Ron gave Kim his arm. Kim reached out to take his arm. Her hand shook slightly as she took his arm and together they stepped up to pulpit area. Monique followed the two of them and Felix floated his chair up to the area to be beside Ron. Kim handed Monique her bouquet and turned back to Ron as they faced each other holding hands.
Reverend Davis spoke to Ron. "Ronald, will you repeat after me. I Ronald.
"I, Ronald"
"Take you Kimberly"
"Take you Kimberly"
"To be my wedded wife"
"To be my wedded wife"
"To have and to hold"
"To have and to hold"
"from this day forward"
"from this day forward"
"For better or for worse"
"for better or for worse"
"for richer or poorer"
"for richer or poorer"
"in sickness and in health"
"in sickness and in health"
"to love and to cherish"
"to love and to cherish"
"til death do us part"
"til death do us part"
"according to God's holy ordinance"
"according to God's holy ordinance"
"and thereto I pledge thee my love"
"and thereto I pledge thee my love"
Reverend Davis spoke to Kim. "Kimberly, will you repeat after me, I Kimberly"
"I, Kimberly"
"Take you Ronald"
"Take you Ronald"
"To be my wedded husband"
"To be my wedded husband"
"To have and to hold"
"To have and to hold"
"from this day forward"
"from this day forward"
"For better or for worse"
"for better or for worse"
"for richer or poorer"
"for richer or poorer"
"in sickness and in health"
"in sickness and in health"
"to love and to cherish"
"to love and to cherish"
"til death do us part"
"til death do us part"
"according to God's holy ordinance"
"according to God's holy ordinance"
"and thereto I pledge thee my love"
"and thereto I pledge thee my love"
Reverend Davis asked "The rings please." Monique and Felix presented the pastor with the rings. "The wedding ring symbolizes the eternal union of holy matrimony. As God is eternal, the holy union of this man and woman in marriage, is also recognized by Almighty God as being eternal."
"Ronald, will you give Kimberly her ring?" Ron took the ring from the pastor and held it in his hand. "Do you give this ring to Kimberly as a symbol of your love for her?" Ron answered "I do."
The pastor continued "Kimberly, do you receive this ring as a symbol of Ronald's love for you?
Will you wear it as a symbol of your love for him? Kim answered "I will"
The pastor asked Ron. "Ronald, place the ring on Kim's finger and repeat after me."
"With this ring"
"With this ring"
"I thee wed"
"I thee wed"
"and with all my worldly goods"
"and with all my worldly goods"
"I thee endow"
"I thee endow"
"in the presence of this assembled host"
"in the presence of this assembled host"
"and almighty God."
"and almighty God."
As Ron spoke the words, he slipped the ring onto Kim's finger, and then enveloped her hands with his and spoke the final words as he gazed into her glistening eyes.
"Kimberly, will you give Ronald his ring?" Kim took the ring from the pastor and held it in her hand. "Do you give this ring to Ronald as a symbol of your love for him?" She answered "I do."
The pastor continued "Ronald, do you receive this ring as a symbol of Kimberly's love for you?
Will you wear it as a symbol of your love for her? Ron answered "I will"
The pastor asked Ron. "Kimberly, place the ring on Ronald's finger and repeat after me."
"With this ring"
"With this ring"
"I thee wed"
"I thee wed"
"and with all my worldly goods"
"and with all my worldly goods"
"I thee endow"
"I thee endow"
"in the presence of this assembled host"
"in the presence of this assembled host"
"and almighty God."
"and almighty God."
Kim spoke the words with more conviction of anything she had said in her life. After slipping the ring on his finger she wrapped her hands around his. It was then she noticed a small pink head and two small eyes peering at her from inside Ron's coat. Rufus smiled, gave her a thumb's up and pulled back into Ron's coat. She giggled quietly, smiled at Ron, just hunched his shoulder's a little to let her know that he knew she had seen Rufus.
The pastor moved further back around the back of the prayer bench that had been behind him. Kim and Ron stepped up to the bench and knelt holding hands. A friend of theirs from school stood and began to sing.
He is now to be among you
At the calling of your hearts
Rest assured this troubadour
Is acting on His part.
The union of your spirits, here,
Has caused Him to remain
For whenever two or more of you
Are gathered in His name
There is Love. There is Love.
Aman shall leave his mother
And a woman leaves her home
And they shall travel on to where
The two shall be as one.
As it was in the beginning
Is now and till the end
Woman draws her life from man
And gives it back again.
And there is Love. There is Love.
Well then what's to be the reason
For becoming man and wife
Is it Love that brings you here
Or Love that brings you life
For if loving is the answer
Then who's the giving for
Do you believe in something
That you've never seen before?
Oh there's Love, there is Love
He is now to be among you at the calling of your hearts.
Rest assured this troubador is acting on his part.
The union of your spirits here has caused him to remain
For whenever two or more of you are gathered in his name
There is love. oh, there is love.
Rabbi Katz stepped forward and started to pray.
"Dear God.
We come to you this day to thank you for Ronald and Kimberly; for their public declaration of love one to another. We are grateful for their families, their friends, and all that are gathered here today to express their love for these two as they make this life-long commitment to one another. May they make you a very important part of their lives, and may their home always be happy and strong in the God and the power of His might. In the precious Name of God I pray…… AMEN."
Kim and Ron stood then moved over to the side where the unity candle remained unlit and the two individual candles lit by their mothers still burned. As they moved to the candles they each picked up one and together lit the central candle and then replaced each of their candles still burning.
Reverend Davis spoke.
"Before the service, the parents of both the Bride & Groom lit the candles which represent the contributions of Love & Life itself. From the uniqueness of the separate flames, they kindle an even larger and brighter flame which represents the Bride & Groom's Union in God. The side candles remain burning to symbolize the continuing integrity within the marriage relationship. The greater height of the center candle depicts their belief that together in God, they can become more than either could alone."
Kim and Ron had returned to stand in front of the pastor and Rabbi Katz. They faced each other again holding hands.
Reverend Davis spoke a final time.
"Ronald and Kimberly, today you have made a life-long commitment to one another before this congregation and before Almighty God. You have exchanged vows with one another, and you have given rings as a public demonstration of your love. It is my joy as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to pronounce that from this moment forward…… YOU are Husband and Wife.
"What God hath joined together, Let no man put asunder."
The Lord Bless YOU Always and In All Ways!
Ronald, YOU MAY NOW KISS YOUR BRIDE!!"
Ron reached forward for the hem of Kim's veil. Kim's hands covered his as he lifted the veil from in front of her face. As the veil lifted time for him seemed to stand still, he saw the smooth curve of her chin, then the lips forming a wistful smile. The veil lifted further to reveal two glistening, joyful eyes. He placed the veil over her head and took her into his arms.
Kim reached up to help Ron lift her veil. Her hands covering his as she guided the veil up and over her head. As the veil cleared her face, she gazed into the eyes of the man who was now her husband. Ron's chocolate eyes revealed love and adoration that took her breath away. She lifted her arms around his neck and brought her lips to his.
Ron and Kim leaned into the kiss as husband and wife for the first time. For them, time stood still, only this moment was reality to them. Their arms pulling the other closer, lost in the moment of emotion and love. They finally broke the kiss to the laughter and applause of all assembled. Kim had to reach out and steady herself for a moment, then turned as Monique handed her her bouquet and helped to straighten her gown. Ron presented her with his arm, which she took with a smile that covered her face.
Rev came up behind both of them and placed his hands on their shoulders and said
"Ladies & Gentlemen….. It is my pleasure and privilege to introduce to you for the first time……
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Adrian Stoppable."
The Recessional music started to play as Kim and Ron started down the aisle. When they reached their mothers they each stopped picked up a rose that had been hidden on the front pews and gave to their mothers. Then with a kiss to each of the mothers, Kim and Ron rejoined their arms and lead the wedding party out of the sanctuary.
Greetings everyone. I hope that you enjoyed my take on a special day for Kim and Ron. This fiction is an extension of "A Stoppable Christmas". As Kim spoke in her diary of her engagement I knew sooner or later that I would have to do a wedding fic so here it is. The song is "The Wedding Song" from the group Peter, Paul and Mary. The vows and ceremony were from several websites. This is one of a number of sequels that will come out of A Stoppable Christmas 2.


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SMASH has a twist to the story of the person/idiot who shot himself in a local apartment building last week. I'm still waiting to hear what was in the islamist student's chemical kit but I suspect that it wasn't illegal drugs. Bombmaking material seems to be the most popular product of home chemists this last week. Right in my backyard too.


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Weekly pix. Harvested 12 this week - 20 total so far. Many small.
Continuing to feed about 1/3 AG dumped nutes and water, fill reservoir, once a day. The fruit taste great, but still green shoulders. The skin's pretty tough, too, and cracking, probably due to the too-little-water attempts. No flowers latley, but spotted new buds at the site of the lamp substitution.
Though the 18W 6500K Westpointe seemed to make the plant happy in the Aerogarden lightscreen, one already blew out in the tomato pen, during a weekend of thunderstorms. These things are supposed to have a 9 year life expectancy at 3 hours a day, or nearly 10,000 hours. This particular CFL got more like 1250 hours. So not wild about Westpointe as a brand. Nor GE.


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DENT6819 Oral Medicine Clinical Practice I Part 1
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
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Availability Location Mode Semester 1 Oral Health Care Centre of WA (OHCWA) Face to face Semester 2 Oral Health Care Centre of WA (OHCWA) Face to face
- Content
- This is the first year clinical practice unit in Oral Medicine in the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry course. The unit is taken over two semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. It provides clinical experience in oral medicine to introduce the student to the discipline at the specialist level. The case mix is selected to match the student's level of experience and expertise. Diagnostic histopathology is introduced by means of studying selected routine cases. Students are required to manage all relevant aspects of the oral medicine cases referred to the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA). They spend 50 per cent of their time in this work. Completion of a logbook of cases seen on clinic and in the laboratory is mandatory.
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- Students are able to (1) evaluate, synthesise and apply diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in cases referred to OHCWA for oral medicine and oral pathology management; (2) demonstrate advanced problem solving and diagnostic skills; (3) effectively instruct undergraduates and other healthcare professionals in the pertinent aspects of oral medicine; (4) demonstrate the responsibility of being a practitioner in oral medicine; (5) provide clinical leadership; and (6) use effective communication skills with colleagues, patients and the broader community.
- Assessment
- Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) ongoing assessment - direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS, Mini-CEX); (2) log book; and (3) oral examination (OSCE). Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Maryam Jessri
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites:
- a Bachelor of Dental Science of this University
equivalent; a Pass in the primary examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
equivalent; and at least two years' full-time equivalent experience in general dental practice
- Co-requisites:
- Students are required to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840).
- Contact hours
- clinics/labs: 18 hours per week for 45 weeks
- Unit Outline
- Semester 1_2019 [SEM-1_2019]
- Texts
Burket's Oral Medicine 12th Edition. 2015 by Michael Glick (Author, Editor), DMD (Editor)
Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine: The Basis of Diagnosis and Treatment, 3rd Edition. 2013 by Crispian Scully
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. Elsevier
Oral Oncology Elsevier
Oral Diseases. John Wiley & Sons
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Books and other material wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary reading', 'Recommended reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. Where texts are listed in the unit description above, an asterisk (*) indicates that the book is available in paperback.


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The time has come around again for my annual horror binge. My favorites include Halloween Wars (if you love cooking shows like Chopped or Cupcake Wars, this is perfect for you), Children of the Corn (it's almost comical now that I've watched it for the hundredth time) and of course, The Addams Family. If I have not watched The Addams Family, Halloween cannot be over. Morticia Addams is my feminist icon and the Addams family is my role model for a healthy home life. WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD. If you have not yet watched The Addams Family – stop reading now and go watch it. It is worth your time.
Morticia Addams is my matriarchal inspiration.
She is weird and macabre. But gorgeous, thoughtful, loving, and tough as nails. She preaches self-confidence and is devoted to her family.
When she is faced with her husband, Gomez's, ex-lovers, the very ones he had a falling out with his brother over, she is nothing but polite. Flora and Fauna, conjoined twins, make a playful jab at her about how she stole Gomez from them. Her response was the epitome of grace and elegance. "Flora, Fauna, how can I compete? You're twice the woman I am."
Morticia is an ally for women.
She is above petty insults and wins the conversation in the best way possible – by killing them with kindness. Her compliment (and literal observation) prove that she is confident in herself and relationship with her husband and she doesn't need to bring down his exes to make herself feel better.
In a conversation with her daughter, Wednesday's, teacher, she was shown a picture Wednesday brought in of her great-aunt. Morticia explained "Wednesday's great-aunt Calpurnia. She was burned as a witch in 1706. They said she danced naked in the town square and enslaved the minister." When the teacher showed her surprise, Morticia responds, "But don't worry. We've told Wednesday: college first."
Morticia has her priorities down.
She knows her daughter needs to have an education before pursuing her passions. And yes, it's unorthodox, but she doesn't care. She will support Wednesday no matter what she wants to do as long as she finishes her education first. That is true empowerment right there.
She is a loving wife, a doting mother, and an amazing individual. Her family is everything to her but she allows herself to remain her own person. And this family is the epitome of a happy, healthy home. We should strive to be like them.
Morticia and Gomez are what I want my future marriage to look like.
They are so deeply in love even after three children and are completely devoted to one another. One of the amazing things about a new relationship is the spark that ignites and the fear is that eventually, that spark will dim out. With Morticia and Gomez, that spark turned into a flame.
Morticia and Gomez are also incredibly supportive of one another and are there for the other in their darkest times. When Morticia said, "I'm just like any modern woman trying to have it all. Loving husband, a family. It's just… I wish I had more time to seek out the dark forces and join their hellish crusade," Gomez's immediate response was "You can! You shall! And so it must be!" Gomez wants his wife to have everything in the world and is supportive when she mentions she wants to return to her passions. After this, they start hiring nannies so Morticia can start doing the things she used to love. That is true love.
When Gomez was at his lowest – his brother, Fester's, treacherous and manipulative wife, Debbie, had taken his family fortunate – Morticia stood by him. He had fallen into a depression and she did not once waver from his side. She did everything she could to get him out of his funk and when that didn't work, she confronted the problem head-on. She took charge when Gomez was at his bleakest and he loved her for it. That is what a healthy relationship is. It's easy to abandon someone when the going gets tough. Gomez is crazy wealthy and Morticia was accustomed to a certain lifestyle, but she was willing to give up all the splendor in the world and even get a regular job if it meant keeping her family together.
They were the best parents any child could ask for.
They played together as a family, asked their children about their day, and comforted them together. Gomez was just as much a part of raising the children as Morticia was – breaking gender roles prevalent in 90% of tv shows and movies. They went to parent/teacher conferences, helped their kids with homework, and sat proudly in their school plays.
When Debbie tricked Morticia and Gomez and made them believe that their children wanted to go to a happy, colorful summer camp, they were supportive even though they didn't approve of it. All they wanted was for their children to be happy, and if it meant doing something new to them, they would do it with a smile. They met with the other "normal" parents and tried their best to fit in, they supported their children in the camp and even went to their play.
Their third child was born an exact copy of Gomez – complete with a tiny mustache. But when Debbie got close to the baby, he turned into a "normal" blonde hair, blue eyed, happy boy. The Addams's worst nightmare. But still, Morticia read him Dr. Seuss like a normal mother and made him as happy as she could. Her own opinions didn't matter – only her baby's happiness and safety.
That is true parenting and love. Accepting and loving your children regardless of what you had originally believed. Morticia and Gomez did everything in their power to put their children first, even if it meant swallowing their pride.
And we can't forget about their credo: "Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc. 'We gladly feast on those who would subdue us'."
That's a badass family motto if I've heard one.
They have a "we are Addams" attitude that got them through their darkest hour and will continue to keep them together. They are united as a family and nothing will ever break them up. I will continue to look at them as a role model for parenting and relationships. Morticia Addams will forever be my feminist Queen.


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