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From the optics lab at the Cavendish to an editor at Nature: Elsa Couderc tells us her thoughts on publishing, postdoc-ing, and what a normal day as an editor involves.
Originally from Paris, Elsa is now an editor at Nature Communications in London. Previous to starting here in early 2015, she was a postdoctoral fellow in the Physics Department at Cambridge University and before that at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. She completed her PhD in Grenoble, France in 2011.
Elsa, tell us about your job at Nat. Comm. What does a typical day involve?
A lot of reading about new science ventures! We read new manuscripts and assess them against previous work in the field, we read referees reports and make decisions based on editorial and technical criteria. We interact with editors, on tricky cases and editorial policies, and we are in constant contact with authors and referees.
We have to keep up to date with most recent developments in a variety of fields, by reading some more, attending meetings, either conferences or press meetings. Finally, we participate to larger projects, with editors from other journals for example.
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This doesn't pertain to me so much, but I wanted to share with you what happened with my sister the other night.
Now I have always mentioned to her about out of body experiences, and astral projection, and lucid dreams... etc. She's never had any of those experiences before. Just would nod politely and listen out of being a wonderful sister. : )
Well, maybe because she noticed such a drastic change in me from when I used to be to how I am trying to live my life now, she has started to search a bit more for the truth as well. Both of us just started to listen to a Christian radio station (my story on what brought me to that is a long one... XP). But the other night she left the station on as she fell asleep.
The next day, she regaled to me her story about how she was paralyzed upon waking up in the middle of the night, and how terrifying it was and that was the first time it's happened to her. So then we went into a huge discussion about sleep paralysis: the scientific view of it and the spiritual one.
How ironic is it that she has never before experienced sleep paralysis, until she started turning/tuning into a more spiritual lifestyle? Why, out of the 30+ years of life she's lived, has she never felt this before? If sleep paralysis merely happens every time we dream to prevent our body from acting it out, then you have to think every time we sleep, we dream multiple times during the night, and stir and sometimes wake briefly, to go to the bathroom etc. You would think this would be a very common phenomena. But it isn't. Some people go through their whole entire lives without experiencing it. So why some, and in my sister's case, why all of a sudden now that's she trying this new spiritual/religious venture?
Well, I got excited for her and she was awestruck too. It is one thing to hear about other people's stories, but it is an entirely different thing to have an experience for oneself. I am so glad she was able to have this experience, and I can only hope that this will lead her more into seeking the truth and light. : )
I'm excited!
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The Media
The Media consists of information sources- such as advertisements, magazines, movies, music, television, the news, and the internet- that send messages to us every day. It's a reflection of society's values, standards and expectations, including definitions of what it means to be a woman or a man.
We learn a lot about gender from the media, and one lesson is that women are objects. Objects for men to use, not only for sexual gratification but to represent status. In pop culture, a beautiful woman (or many beautiful women) is as much a symbol of success as a fancy car or a big house. Like everything else in our consumer society, women can become a commodity.
This brings us full circle to the problem of women's value being placed in their appearance. Women therefore spend enormous amounts of money, time, effort, and thought, on how they can increase their value. Advertising especially, prays on our insecurities and convinces us that if we only by this hair product, this foundation, or this weight loss supplement, we will be happy. The media has created an impossible expectation for women to be completely flawless, while simultaneously destroying their self-esteem.
It is hard to describe the way in which the media does this, because so much of it is visual. We thought the best way to share what we mean is to show you, so you could see for yourself.
This video, a trailer for the awesome fim Miss Representation, discusses the media's effect on the way we are taught to think about women.
This is a trailer for the film Killing Us Softly, which discusses objectification in the media and how this leads to sexual violence. (Look at Youtube to watch all the parts!)
This is the trailer for The Tough Guise, a film about the media's affect on the socialization of boys. (Look to Youtube to watch all the parts!)
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Group Leader Human and Social Modelling and Analysis - [Archived Advertisement]
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Group Leader Human and Social Modelling and Analysis
Executive Level 2 (S&T Level 7)
$141,059 - $158,743 (plus super)
Edinburgh, SA
Opportunity to forecast future Defence problems, initiate research and generate new knowledge to produce enhanced Defence capability.
The Group Leader Human and Social Modelling and Analysis will lead a complex area of S&T by providing the vision, guidance, direction and collaboration necessary to ensure that the capability can be most effectively harnessed to deliver agreed outputs to Defence.
They will be responsible for the provision of effective leadership of a group of scientists, engineers and technicians who define the Human and Social Modelling and Analysis Science & Technology Capability (STC).
They will provide effective supervision and create a motivating and collaborative culture to ensure that all the staff can make effective contributions.
The Group Leader will be able to understand client priorities and associated requirements, and transpose these into a well-planned set of S&T activities. In collaboration with other STC and MSTC leaders, they will ensure that the Human and Social Modelling and Analysis STC resources are applied to agreed priority activities. They will demonstrate flexibility to adjust the work plan as circumstances change, able to achieve task milestones, and will be required to report work outcomes to appropriate client representatives on a regular basis.
Under broad guidelines from the Research Leader Intelligence Analytics, the Group Leader will facilitate the creation of cross-STC/MSTC and cross-Divisional teams, and will develop and maintain appropriate external linkages to industry, universities and overseas organisations.
Duties and Key Result Areas:
1. Provision of overall leadership and management of the Human and Social Modelling and Analysis STC that is consistent with DST Group strategic planning and ensures effective delivery of scientific and technology outcomes to the Department of Defence.
2. Make a substantial personal contribution to the achievement of the Human and Social Modelling and Analysis STC research outcomes.
3. Provide effective leadership, management and development of staff within the Human and Social Modelling and Analysis STC which assists staff to deliver high impact solutions.
4. Development and promotion of a strong culture of scientific excellence including learning and development, matched with the setting of appropriate standards for the quality of the work.
5. Provide leadership for all infrastructure which underpins the Human and Social Modelling and Analysis STC, including its sustainment and development to meet current and future Defence needs.
6. Develop and maintain specific internal cross group and external collaborative relationships that are of benefit to the Human and Social Modelling and Analysis STC (international, industry or academic).
7. Undertake one or more other significant duties as agreed by the Research Leader Intelligence Analytics (e.g. lead one or more DST Group tasks, assist with leading a technical benchmarking program or undertake the role of Project S&T Adviser).
Application Closing Date: Monday 12th November 2018.
For further information please review the job information pack, reference DST/02994/18 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers
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Aqueducts were a big priority in the culture of Ancient Rome. Aqueducts fed millions of people, and kept the empire strong. Aqueducts were operational in 312 bc. "Over 1000 Roman aqueducts are known today, built between 312 bc and the end of the Roman Empire (about 500 ad) and beyond." according to www.google.com. Many roman built the Aqueducts, but their engineering was greater than any construction work. "Aqueducts moved water through gravity alone, along a slight downward gradient within conduits of stone, brick or concrete." according to www.google.com.VIEW MORE
Slowly the Roman culture produced something called literature. Literature is written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit. Roman Literature was written in Latin, and was created by many different Romans. "The "Golden Age of Roman Literature" is usually considered to cover the period from about the start of the 1st Century BCE up to the mid-1st Century CE." according to www.ancient-literature.com. The Golden age was a period that meant literature was the top priority of the Roman culture.VIEW MORE
The Colosseum was built by Consul Titus Statilius Taurus around 29 B.C. (He was the manager of the build.) It is located in Ancient Rome, and was built brick by brick. "The History of the Colosseum began in Rome when the first recorded gladiatorial fight was staged in 264AD. Decimus Junius Brutus Scaeva put on a gladiatorial combat to honor the memory of his deceased father who was a consul named D. Junius Brutus Pera. Three pairs of slaves, selected from among 22 prisoners of war, were chosen to fight. The first gladiatorial fight took place in the Forum Boarium, a cattle market, situated near the Tiber between the Capitoline, the Palatine and Aventine hills." according to www.tribunesandtriumphs.org.VIEW MORE
The Villa of mysteries is a painting that's artist is unknown. "This room is located on the front right of the villa is now known to us as 'The Initiation Chamber'. The word 'mysteries' refers to the initiation rituals which in this context were rites that helped individuals attain adulthood. Another interpretations, states that the frescoes on the wall of the room depict a young girl in a ceremonial marriage, following the rituals to achieve womanhood.'' according to www.ancienthistorylists.com. Although it was damaged by Mount Vesuvius in around 79 A.D. in Ancient Rome, it's paintings are still mesmerizing to this day.VIEW MORE


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One of my big goals for the first quarter of this year was to purge my wardrobe using the Marie Kondo method. If you haven't yet read The Life Changing Method of Tidying Up, the basic principle is that you gather all items of a certain category in one place. Then you hold each item in your hands and ... VIEW POST
Five Petite Fashion Bloggers to Follow
Fashion and clothes have always been a challenge for me. I attended Catholic school from 6th grade to 12th grade. Getting dressed involved picking my skirt up off the floor, selecting a clean shirt, and trying to find a pair of knee socks or tights without holes in them. I had two or three pairs of ... VIEW POST


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At Greenwood Veterinary Associates, we are focused on providing the highest quality services while maintaining a personal level of care – we will do everything we can to meet or exceed your expectations.
With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you soon! Check back later for new updates to our website. There's much more to come!


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The year is flying by–we can't believe it was back in January that we received amazing news that we had been featured on the renowned Style Me Pretty blog for the first time! A pleasant surprise for us, this "in the wild" feature covers a colorful surf lodge wedding in Montauk.
Like most of our brides, Rachel had a really clear vision of what she was looking for in her wedding stationery, and being such a joy to work with, we combined elements from three (!) of our suites to create the perfect boho suite for her. The combination of soft watercolor, bright botanical leaves, and modern calligraphy was perfect to complement the bold and colorful theme of the entire wedding.
Check out why Style Me Pretty was just as impressed with this wedding as we have been!
Photography: Betsi Ewing Studio | Hair & Makeup: Face Time Beauty Concierge | DJ: 74 Events | Veil: Kleinfeld Bridal | Cake: Sugar Lane | Jewelry: Avigail Adam | Groom's Attire: J.Crew | Photo Booth: Shake and Share Media | Coordination, Floral Design: BloomBar | Bridesmaids' Dresses: The Jetset Diaries | Flower Crown: Crowns by Christy | Wedding Dress: Leanne Marshall | Bride's Shoes: Schutz Shoes | Catering, Wedding Venue: The Surf Lodge


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- 2015 Nov 20
- Doomed
Donald Trump truly and seriously suggested that we should force all Muslims in the U.S. to register with the government.· Read more…
- 2015 Dec 9
- Japanese American Internment and Muslim Immigrant Bans
If not for the gravity of his xenophobic policies and the fact that so many people in the U.S. take him seriously, it's absurd and hilarious that Donald Trump is citing the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII as justification for banning Muslim immigrants.· Read more…
- 2016 Feb 19
- Donald Trump vs. the Pope
Donald Trump has decided to pick a fight with the Pope. This should be good.· Read more…
- 2016 Feb 27
- Taking America Way Back
There are articles asserting that 1 out of 5 Trump supporters oppose the Emancipation Proclamation.· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 2
- In Case of Recession, Break Glass
Maybe I'm being totally paranoid, but I'm worried about an October surprise, specifically, the stock market crashing and the economy collapsing again.· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 2
- Escaping Donald Trump
Dark thought after last night's results: How ironic would it be that when President Trump gets inaugurated and starts rounding people up, the rest of the world would refuse to accept refugees from the U.S.?· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 2
- Chris Christie as Reek
Chris Christie as Theon Greyjoy. Donald Trump as Ramsay Bolton. Perfect.· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 2
- Blaming the Victims
It's kind of victim-blaming bullshit that people are more angry with people who want to vote their conscience and choose the most progressive candidate than with the assholes who are hell-bent on installing a fascist dictator in the White House.· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 4
- Open Tabs
Trying to close down some of the open tabs in Chrome.· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 7
- Trumpism
To be certain, the problem isn't Donald Trump. The problem is that a significant proportion of the population of the U.S. believes fascism and/or theocracy are perfectly cromulent solutions for the woes of our country.· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 9
- Trumpism
The L.A. Times asks "Is Donald Trump a fascist?".· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 11
- Hitler vs. Stalin
It's interesting how Donald Trump calls for the registering and/or deportation of Muslims and Mexicans, the torture and killing of civilians whose family members are suspected of terrorism, more violence against protestors at his rallies and refuses to disavow white supremacist groups supporting him and people are quick to be apologists and say "He's not Hitler!" while Bernie Sanders calls for universal health care, free higher education, and increased regulation of the financial sector and people seem to immediately jump to "He's just like Stalin!"· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 14
- Dreaming of the Rocky Mountain Free States
Even though Philip K Dick totally imagined Nazism in the United States, I think even he would be hard-pressed to believe that in 2016 a fascist and a democratic socialist were viable candidates for POTUS.· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 21
- American Despotism
I think the fact that Trump will be a despot if elected and already has an obviously despotic personality is readily apparent to (1) anyone who grew up in a developing country (2) anyone whose parents are from a developing country and quite possibly fled to the U.S. because of despotism (3) anyone who actually paid attention in high school history class.· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 21
- Being Realistic about Hitler
Godwin's Law becomes extremely unhelpful when discussing actual fascism and despotism. The Nazis may have committed some of the greatest atrocities known to humanity (although the Communists under Stalin and under Mao killed more people) but Hitler is not some incredibly inhuman evil monster that we'll never see again. He may have been evil and monstrous, but his motivations were akin to the motivations of other politicians.· Read more…
- 2016 Mar 21
- Hitler Political Timeline
The typical instinct on the Internet is to recoil at any comparison of a contemporary politician to Hitler (thanks, Godwin!) but sometimes you really can't avoid it when someone decides to run on an ultranationalist authoritarian platform.· Read more…
- 2016 May 25
- Hate Voting
Historically, has there ever been a general election in the U.S. like this where both (presumptive) nominees were so intensely disliked by significant percentages of their own parties?· Read more…
- 2016 Jun 2
- Who Needs Data Anyway?
I just came across a headline about how Donald Trump has no apparent interest in utilizing the IT infrastructure the Republic National Committee had built up with $100 million since Romney's failed campaign in 2012.· Read more…
- 2016 Jun 7
- Abandon Ship
Looks like Donald Trump is too disgusting for even some Republicans.· Read more…
- 2016 Jun 14
- Donald Trump and White Supremacy
The sad thing is that if you think about it, white supremacy has been the concept of what it means to be American since before the beginning. Even in the early 20th century some types of white people were considered unassimilable. This didn't really change until the 1960s which saw the (almost) complete legalization of the citizenship of people of color. But I'm certain lots of Americans still think people of color are unassimilable.· Read more…
- 2016 Jun 14
- The Utility of Calling It Radical Islam
Like the POTUS, I would also like to know what people think the utility of calling it "radical Islam" is, other than giving people a shoddy excuse to discriminate against, beat up, or kill Muslims or people they think are Muslims.· Read more…
- 2016 Jul 29
- Bernie or Busters and Moderate Republicans
It is interesting that there seems to be more venom reserved for Bernie-or-busters compared to moderate Republicans who think Trump is a disaster but can't stand the idea of voting for Clinton. Both these demographics' interests can at least be partially served by voting for Clinton, but for some reason, holding out because you're a Republican is more virtuous than holding out because you're a progressive.· Read more…
- 2016 Aug 2
- Maybe Trump Isn't Hitler
If you don't like comparing Trump to Hitler, maybe you can just compare Trump to Ferdinand Marcos?· Read more…
- 2016 Aug 5
- Wannabe Kleptocrat
Most of Trump's economic advisers run hedge funds or are major figures in the real estate industry. Oh, and he has a couple of actual economists, one of whom advised both Reagan and GHWB. Trump basically wants a group of foxes to watch the henhouse. So maybe I'm wrong. Trump isn't a fascist. It looks like he's just a straight-up wannabe kleptocrat.· Read more…
- 2016 Aug 9
- Trump vs. Duterte
After Trump declared the Philippines a terrorist nation, Philippine Congressman Joey Salceda has proposed banning Trump from the Philippines.· Read more…
- 2016 Aug 15
- The Demise of the Tea Party
I have always been skeptical that the Tea Party was ever really primarily a grassroots movement. Much like Trump, it always looked like an astroturfing corporate-funded money-making scheme meant to capitalize on populist anger (which manifests mainly as virulent anti-government sentiment, xenophobia, and misogyny).· Read more…


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here is a update of the new tile map of the inferno temple an cavernsI used the wall that ex project partner Leo Sauza created, thank you him for his contribution to the project.
Judgement project, is a metroidvania game, with combat system like the dark souls series.
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I haven't done I for a looooong while so thought that it would be fine to enter couple of challenges. Because… why not?
Creative Artiste Challenge blog have a monthly 'anything goes mixed media challenge' it's open to any kind of mixed media projects.
Off The Rails Scrapbooking have a monthly mood board and in February, it's Colour and Texture:
To make the page, I used Canvas Corp Printed Cardboard – I love the texture and versatility of it. And it doesn't warp with wet media! Total win, if you ask me.
All the paint is Tattered Angels – I used it on the cardboard and to colour the chipboards and the originally white frame.
There are plenty of little details that add texture and colour to the layout – like gold flake, orange stones, Architextures trinkets and white lace.
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Summer holiday approaches, so you need to think of some Kids Activities in Manchester to keep them busy, entertained and happy during this weeks! There are many things to do out there with your children as well as other indoors activities you can prepare for them. Avoid boredom and enjoy some extraordinary kids activities in Machester!
Outdoors Activities in Manchester
There are several interesting outdoors activities in Manchester to do with your kids in the holidays. We know every child is different, so we give you a wide range of options that can interest the sports fans, energetic, scientific, nature lovers, gadget fans and more. Check this out:
National Football Museum – a Mixture of sports, fun and learning! You can see amazing stories, information you didn't know, exhibitions, the Hall of Fame, and of course some souvenirs of your favorite team!
Rock Over Climbing – For the active kids who just enjoy climbing! Amazing walls to climb and a young kids play area so that everyone can have some fun! Enjoy and exercise!
Museum of Science and Industry – Just learn more on this five buildings full of amazing exhibitions, scientific experiments and galleries and different special activities every day for young visitors to enjoy!
Indoors Activities in Manchester
If you are more the "stay inside" type, you can try some of our Indoors activities in Manchester for kids. Here are some suggestions on what to do with your children:
Fun Chores! – We know doing some chores might be boring, so why not adding a bit of fun, moving around the furniture, pasting nice stickers in toys and books, creating a battle field against the dirty clothes to put them in the basket and wash them up, or setting the toys down to sleep in their cozy drawers for the night!
Art Gallery – Prepare an art exhibition with paintings, poetry, songs and dances, prepare a play, tons of activities! You can invite the rest of your family or your neighbors to see the result!
Treasure hunt – You can even hide some nice treats around the house and have them do a treasure hunt to find them, make it more interesting with some obstacles to overcome or quests to achieve. Just like in our entertainment and parties!
More kids Activities in Manchester
There are even more kids activities in Manchester to be done, you just need to ask them what they like and set your imagination to work! Every day in Manchester can be fun, AEIOU parties fun, and you can have a blast with your kids indoors or outdoors every single day! Turn off the Telly and turn on your imagination! AEIOU Kids Club – Kids Activities in Manchester!


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Winter has arrived and the end of financial year is just around the corner. In this newsletter we kick off with some options for boosting your super before 30 June.
We look at the average super balances for different age groups across Australia and, we outline some ways you can save for your kids' and grandkids' futures.
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Hope everyone "recovery" is going well. I am looking for a mason, East end of STX, To build a small block wall, Any suggestions would be appreciated,
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A diary of photographs taken through the year.
Thursday, 1 March 2018
RHS Garden, Wisley in January
Writing this on a very snowy and freezing 1st March when the entire country is held in the grip of either "The Beast from the East" or "Storm Emma", it hardly seems possible that we had a warm sunny day in January. But we did, and Brian and I decided to take advantage of the sunshine and visit the RHS Gardens at Wisley.
We visited the glasshouse just before the Butterflies were all released in the glasshouse. We have visited at this time before and always seem to see several varieties before the crowds descend on Wisley.
Brian in silhouette
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text: Got back last Sunday from Germany with my new/used motor home. My last one was hit by an arsonist. It is a 2002 Fiat, Ducato A625R. (1 owner) 2.8 Turbo, 94kw. 126 hp, 6.40m long with 42000 Km on the clock. Body is a T.E.C. model. Inside rear is a 3 sided seater with table which can be folded down for a double bed, with with 7 overhead cupboards and below are also 7 shelves with which have closing flaps. Under all 3 seats is storage space which you can get to from the outside of the MH. Pass the seating, right hand side is the wardrobe and under the wardrobe is your heating system, hot air blowers, throughout the MH. Left hand side is seperate toliet and shower with wash basin, plenty of cupboards for toiletries and anything else. Next to wardrobe, is the kitchen area, 3 flame cooker and sink with worktop (small) By the cooker is your control for your heating and hot water, switch up is hot water and heating automatically, switch down, hot water only. a Fire extingusher is built in one corner. Above are 2 large cupboards and below are 2 smaller cupboards in line. Beside that is a roll top cupboard space for a TV which can take a 19" TFT screen, stands on a slideable which can be drawn out to watch TV. Underneath is the receiver screwed the the underside.Also connected id a Video recorder with a builtin DVD. Inside are all the connections. Under the cooker is the 3 way fridge, and a very large storage space for utensils which slide out. Above that is a tray draw for cutelry. Opposite the kitchen area is a smaller version of a seating area, a 2 seater sofa with a fixed table with a further swing out table top underneath. Above the this area is also 2 large storage cupboards and shelving with flap doors. Ceiling windows above in large and small seating areas, bathroom and a fully automatic panorama window with remote control, lights around panorama window are also remote control. Under the seat are 3x180AH batteries and battery charger. Driver seat swivels to face table. Above the cab is the Alcove to sleep 2 with windows. Ther are 5 windows around the sides all done with nets and curtains. The entrace door has an insect door too, so has all the windows with blinds. Outside, electric step, 5m awning, fully automated selfseeking Sat dish, 2x120watt solar panels,3x185AH leisure batteries. Reversing infrared camera b/w screen with 5" screen, ladder and motor bike frame up to 120kgs to take the weight of a motorbike. Roof railings. All doors and engine hood, flap openings are fitted with sensors (13 sensors) for the alarm system. 230amps plug in. 1000w built in Inverter. Double flooring with water tanks, fresh 120L/100L waste.. Stabelisers at rear. Test drive: gears 1 to 3 no problem uphill. Run on 4th gear to get you speed and settle in at that on 5th. ONCE, only once as a test I hit 160 kph on a 4 percent gradiant. No problem doing 130 comfortably. I drive usually at 90 to 100km to save on gas. Price: On the forecourt was €28900, I offerd €25000, he dropped to €27000, my last offer €26000, his last offer was €26400. I said No and walked away. He called me back and said he would pay the MOT and Insurance and sort out the Export papers. I excepted provided he had the MH ready in 48 hours. €26400 = £ 18857. I also have a 1 year gaurentee for all parts and labour in the EC. Like to know if you folks think it was a good deal, especially with all the extras.


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Around The World
Navigating the global markets and sorting through the trends is a job unto itself, and editing the most relevant visual clues is a talent that requires a strong working history and a sharp eye. Fashion and European home are the lead sources for domestic trends, and the most noteworthy shows all culminate in the first half of every year leading the way for months of creative interpretation.
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Heimtex kicks off the season with vendors from around the world. Most notable are the art vendor booths where artisans from around the world sell their designs geared at both print and woven products. Studios from Italy, France, Holland and the United Kingdom line the hall with expressive collages and paintings that speak to fashion trends and current runway shows. Art trends of significance from Heimtex 2016 include metallic finishes, brush marks, stamped motifs and watercolor effects. Lace and stitched effects were repeated in enough portfolios to watch going forward.
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At the first 2011 Drum Corps International Tour event in mid-June, Carolina Crown bested the top-eight corps from the year before. But starting with the next show, the Cavaliers went on a 22-show win streak, prior to placing third in seven of the final nine shows of the season.
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Carolina Crown picked up groupies all season long in 2011 with the corps' show, "Rach Star," combining the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff with some of the rock giants of the prior four decades.
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The corps got into the spirit of a "Rach Show" right from the start while warming the crowd up with a drum feature based on Queen's "We Will Rock You." Brian May, the band's lead guitarist, wrote the ditty for Queen's 1977 "News of the World" album. Mostly based on foot stomping and clapping, the piece instantly drew drum corps audiences in.
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During a short chorale version of the Rolling Stones' "Paint it Black," the horn line formed a giant horned hands sign in the drill, commonly flashed by rock concertgoers. The lead rock star of the show, the guard's noted soloist Herbert, executed a huge rifle toss that led right into the rest of the Stones' classic.
Forming a giant electric guitar, with the color guard as the neck and the drums as the strap, the horns next played a classical rendition of the famous Eddie Van Halen guitar solo from "Eruption," first performed in 1976 and considered one of the greatest rock guitar solos ever. The brass players then went into a replication of a strumming air guitar tribute, with the drum major swinging his arm in complete circles as if vigorously shredding said guitar.
In a complete change of pace, the horns next played the five-part a cappella chorale introduction to "Bohemian Rhapsody" as the color guard members, in the upper left corner, turned into paparazzi taking flash photos of the rock star, Herbert.
The chorale blended into the slow "Variation 18" of Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," a piano concerto written in 1934, inspired by the 24th and last variation of a work for solo violin. "Variation 18," one of Rachmaninoff's most famous melodies, is actually an inversion of the main theme of the concerto, meaning it's the main melody written upside-down. A lone guard member leaped off one of the towers into the waiting hands of the mosh pit below, followed by horn players climbing the towers for the melancholy end of "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Next was Keith Emerson's "Piano Concerto No. 1," off the 1977 "Works, Volume 1" album of the progressive rock band, Emerson, Lake & Palmer. As performers formed the corps' familiar symbol of a giant crown, fans in the stands screamed out, "Free Bird!" referencing the famed audience yell at Lynyrd Skynyrd concerts. In another nod to rock history, the crown formation evolved into the REO Speedwagon wings logo, leading into the final "Variation 24" of the Rachmaninoff "Rhapsody."
While it seemed as if the show was over when the bass drums started up the "We Will Rock You" motif, there was an encore of "Free Bird," mixed in with some Guns N' Roses to follow. According to corps percussion head Lee Beddis, "We wanted to have an encore that was as close to what one would see at a rock concert."
Corps members brought down the towers on the field and color guard soloist Herbert attempted to smash a guitar, which during the Finals competition refused to cooperate. With guitar overdrive feedback coming over the speakers, he threw the instrument as the rest of the corps members pointed to the audience and gave sign of the horns with their hands.
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The intrinsic folding of peptides about a sodium ion has been investigated in detail by using infrared multiple photon dissociation (IRMPD) spectroscopy and a combination of theoretical methods. IRMPD spectroscopy was carried out on sodiated polyglycines G(n)-Na(+) (n=2-8), in both the fingerprint and N-H/O-H stretching regions. Interplay between experimental and computational approaches (classical and quantum) enables us to decipher most structural details. The most stable structures of the small peptides up to G(6)-Na(+) maximize metal-peptide interactions with all peptidic C=O groups bound to sodium. In addition, direct interactions between peptide termini are possible for G(6)-Na(+) and larger polyglycines. The increased flexibility of larger peptides leads to more complex folding and internal peptide structuration through γ or β turns. A structural transition is found to occur between G(6)-Na(+) and G(7)-Na(+), leading to a structure with sodium coordination that becomes tri-dimensional for the latter. This transition was confirmed by H/D exchange experiments on G(n)-Na(+) (n=3-8). The most favorable hydrogen-bonding pattern in G(8)-Na(+) involves direct interactions between the peptide termini and opens the way to salt-bridge formation ; however, there is only good agreement between experimental and computational data over the entire spectral range for the charge solvation isomer.


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However, this time it displayed feign tweets in a hunt formula suggesting Kelley was a member of a pro-Bernie Sanders group, that he had converted to Islam and that he was a "radical alt-left" activist.
Mr Sullivan pronounced a feign tweets seemed for usually a "short time" and they were displayed next legitimate hunt results.
He betrothed a underline would be softened over time.
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Bottom line: we wish to uncover lawful information. Much inner speak yesterday on how to urge tweets in search; some-more will happen.
— Danny Sullivan (@dannysullivan) November 7, 2017
End of Twitter post by @dannysullivan
But some people criticised Google for gripping a duty on a hunt formula before it was fixed.
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Make the most of your comp points in keno
December 09, 2014 3:00 AM
by Pesach Kremen
Today's column shall focus on getting the best values in the casino for your keno and other play. Comps and freebies are real money as that is what they save you, real money.
Generally, it does not pay to play just in order to get a comp and rarely will the comp value be greater than your expected losses on added play. But there are exceptions.
Let's say you know Keno play returns 4 cents, on average, per dollar played. Your meal will cost exactly $10 and you have $9.96 in your comp account and a comp is not issued until you have completely earned it.
Thus, playing one more ticket for $1 to get your comp balance to $10 would not be out of line, and who knows, you might hit the 6-out-of-6 Jumbo Progressive on this ticket!
Another example
Your casino uses a tier system and you are 100 points short of the next tier. You are a good video poker player and the machines you play return 99% with proper play. The system gives you 1 point per dollar of play. Getting to the next tier gives you rooms $5 a day cheaper than your current tier. Your next stay is for 4 days. Thus there is a difference of $20 + tax on that $20 if you get to the next tier.
Since your machine returns 99% on average your expected loss is $1, so it is a good deal to go for the added play. But once you achieve that tier status cash out as you have achieved your goal whether you have $1,050 credits or only 70.
It goes without saying that keeping track of points earned is critical for success in the casinos.
A simpler example
Currently the El Cortez will comp your room if you play 2,000 points or more Sunday through Thursday. A Friday or Saturday room comp requires you to play 3,000 points or more per day on those days. Of course check with the casino as offers come and go.
If you have played 1,983 points you will not get a room comp that day, thus play the 17 points and get your comp, assuming the play required for the 17 points with average returns does not exceed the price of your room and tax.
Always use your slot or players card for ALL play. You might think you are only going to play one game or hand but you get a push and want to play another. Of course, if recording your play requires a manual entry by the floor person and he or she sees you leaving after a hand or two, this is not good. But in any game where it is mechanical or electric (slots), always use your card.
Same thing in Keno; even for a single ticket your account number gets tracked.
Some systems delete your points after a certain period so, if it has been 11 months since you visited and your next trip is several months away, play that one point to keep your account active. Often low level mailings with discounted rooms and meals are sent if you show any action at all.
Now comes the interesting part of how to make your play look more important than it really may be. Try to go to the same keno writer each time so they remember you as a "player." They are more likely to put in a good word to the person with the "power of the pen" to give you comps.
At table games, rather than buying in for $20 here and there, if you plan to play $100 buy in with that. Frequently at a certain buy-in level the dealer must call over the floor person. In simple language, get noticed. Of course, keep your discipline and if your loss limit is $60 QUIT when you hit it. You can always cash in the remaining un-played chips at the cashier.
The same holds true in our favorite game, keno. Buy a multi-ticket for 21 games and you have a year to collect. Besides, at those casinos requiring a certain amount of play for a drink ticket you might better qualify in this manner. This is not an endorsement of the drink ticket system as you can play a penny at a time in a slot machine and get all the drinks you want.
If you get mailers and coupons use them. This way the casino knows its promotions are working, especially if it is for an item that you would use anyway.
Most of all – get to know a host. The best time to call them over is when you are playing.
Read through the rest of GamingToday; there is excellent advice on casino games and sports betting. Or go to gamingtoday.com. Look for special subscription offers from time to time. I have kept every paper issue since I started to write this column (9/16/13) and constantly refer back to them for suggestions and advice.
Many players will play $10 a hand at a 6-to-5 blackjack table giving away $3 every time they get blackjack but will not spend money for a subscription or book to help their play.
Best of luck to everyone, and hit those numbers!
Pesach Kremen is a former UNLV Masters Gaming student, has won and placed in multiple local keno tournaments, and has written several academic papers on Keno. You can reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hunter's previous aft-cockpit flagship, the 49, has been replaced by the new 50AC. Flashing a modernised deck and cockpit design plus a revamped interior, the fully-loaded evaluation yacht ticked all the cruising-life boxes for ALLAN WHITING.
Where once you could spot a Hunter yacht miles away - by its ugly, conflicting-shape ports and prominent, curved rubbing strake - you can now pick a new Hunter by its family-shape, elegant, elliptical cabin ports. From the new 33 to the 50, the Hunter range sports this new distinguishing feature, to much greater effect. The practical rubbing strake is still there, but somehow is less obvious.
In the case of the new 50 the coach house ports are less prominent than in the 33, because the 50's deck moulding is remarkably low-profile for a boat that boasts 2.06m headroom in the saloon.
Hunter can get away with a low-profile, sleek design for the new 50 by preserving a deep-vee hull shape that puts much of the boat-volume below the waterline. The hull shape is a carry-over from the outgoing 49 and the current 50CC centre cockpit models and, while losing out in terms of wetted surface in comparison with a flat-bottomed cruiser-racer hull, is ideal for the stately cruising vocation. However, as our day's sail showed, the 50AC's wetted surface area didn't detract from its light-air performance.
What made the hefty 50AC slip along at a respectable pace was the optional double-headed rig - the first time we've checked out this sailplan on a Hunter.
This boat is for sale. Find it here: Hunter 50CC Update Jan 13, 2015.
Many cruising boats employ the cutter rig that had its origin back in the days when there were low-aspect-ratio rigs with wooden masts and no furlers. There was an obvious advantage in having total sail area broken into small, easily-handed parcels.
Downsides included the need to set-up and trim two foresails, and the inevitable restriction on foredeck space; especially if the self-tacking staysail used a mini-boom.
Taller, aluminium masts, with stainless steel wire rigs and reliable furlers, allowed foresail area to be concentrated in one large, variable-area sail: a cheaper and simpler solution, at least for boats up to around 40 to 45 feet.
Another factor that alienated the cutter layout from modern rigs was the use of bendy masts, via adjustable backstays. When you crank on the backstay to bend the centre section of the mast forward, to flatten the main and increase forestay tension, you automatically slacken the staysail luff tension and the staysail becomes a soggy bag.
However, many modern cruising yachts in the 45-feet-plus range still offer double-headed rig options. Why?
Big-yacht foresails are huge and even with modern furlers and winches to control them, can be a handful for a small crew. Two smaller sails are easier to handle, if something goes wrong. Another factor is that on a big yacht foredeck space isn't at such a premium, because there's usually room on the coach house top for a dinghy, between vang and dodger.
Also, many cruising yachts have rigid masts and fixed backstays, so the two-forestay tension issue isn't a problem. That's particularly the case with Hunter's B&R Rig that was adopted back in 1993.
The B&R rig was developed in the 1960s by Lars Bergstrom and Sven Ridder, for use on shorthanded, around-the-world yachts. This rig design has swept-back spreaders, with the shrouds and forestay disposed at 120-degree intervals, triangulating the mast support. There is no backstay.
To keep shroud and diagonal stay loads tolerable the B&R rig requires a wide shroud base, so Hunter yachts have long, swept-back spreaders and hull-exterior chainplates.
On the Hunter 50AC the cap shrouds terminate above the asymmetric spinnaker halyard sheave and lead over the spreader tips to the chainplates. Conventional diagonals run between the spreaders, but the lowers anchor at inboard chainplates, separate from the shroud chainplates. In addition, four reverse diagonals run upwards from the mast to the spreader tips, crossing over the lower diagonals. The mast and rig is extremely stiff and reminiscent of catamaran rigs.
The Hunter 50AC hull is balsa sandwich topsides, with solid FRP below the waterline and two layers of Kevlar in the forward sections for impact resistance.
The deck gelcoat is Maxguard that is said to be more flexible than most finishes and also highly UV-resistant. The interior gelcoat is MicroBan, incorporating an anti-bacterial agent and the outer hull skin is Ashland AME-5000 modified epoxy, for maximum osmosis resistance.
Hunter uses winged-bulb keel shapes, to concentrate weight as low as possible, without the compromise of draft that's excessive for a cruising boat. The 50AC can be ordered with shoal- or deep-draft keel. Both keels are high-antimony lead bulbs, cast around stainless steel frames, with integral threaded rods.
Although keen to evaluate the cutter rig performance, we firstly spent considerable time below checking out the living areas.
Like other new Hunters the 50AC has a gently sloping companionway with full-length handrails either side that allow forward-facing descent. Immediately beneath the stairs are coat hooks and a lift-up panel above the engine. A hatch in the cabin sole, forward of the companionway, reveals the genset.
The cabin sole is timber-plywood laminated Everwear and the many under-sole access panels have a solid feel that's missing from most modern boats.
Handrails abound below decks and there are two stainless steel posts at the entrance to the saloon, but the mast compression post is neatly disguised by the forward cabin bulkhead structure.
The saloon, galley and chart table layout is very similar to the 50CC arrangement, except that the L-shaped galley opens into the starboard aft double cabin, rather than having a bulkhead between the galley and the vast, single aft cabin in the 50CC. An office module is optional in the 50AC's starboard aft cabin and the test boat had a clothes washer-dryer in one of the aft-cabin cupboards.
Saloon area is huge, with lounging space for up to 12 people. Dining around the table is comfy for six; made possible by a movable, padded stool that can be stowed under the table or slid out from under it. There's no tricky mechanism for this function, just a floor panel that slips either to port or starboard of the stool.
The 50AC's galley features heavy Corian tops, sink covers and island freezer lids, but we're not sure about the grey colour selection, given the glowing cherrywood cabin sole, cupboard doors and furniture. Two front-opening fridges are fitted, in addition to the top-loading freezers that can be operated as fridges, if desired. A microwave, crockery drying cupboard and gimballed oven are standard kit.
Chart table space is large, with a lift-up lid and electrical system control panels at eye level. The padded chair is curved to cope with boat heel and has storage space underneath.
To port of the companionway is another aft double cabin and the day/guest head, with separate shower area and two opening ports. The aft cabins have two ports each, for flow-through ventilation.
The owner's cabin is forward, but set back behind a generous chain locker and sail bin, so although technically a vee-berth, isn't compromised for size or storage space. In the four-cabin charter version this area is divided into two double berths, so there's more than ample room.
A large head is fitted to starboard and opposite to port is a shower room - the perfect liveaboard arrangement. (The distinguished actress Googie Withers was once asked the secret of her long and happy marriage to equally distinguished actor John McCallum and she replied, with a laugh: "Separate bathrooms!")
The Hunter 50AC's cockpit and deck layout allows a dozen people to find a comfy perch and even with a deck-mounted dinghy and liferaft there would still be ample space for a crowd for daysailing. The downside of enhanced deck space is a dodger that's abruptly upright and would look better, we feel, with more rake.
The test boat had real teak cockpit trim - not horrible 'plastic teak' - and the drop-side cockpit table was also teak-faced. The boat was also supplied with an infill between dodger and bimini and a full set of clears, to enclose the entire cockpit area.
High coamings make the cockpit feel secure and a plethora of stainless steel handrails around the deck make movement as safe as possible. An easy transit between the twin wheels allows access to the swimladder, via a set of batwing doors that are more user-friendly than wire rail 'gates'. Hunter hasn't adopted a drop-down swimplatform on the 50AC, opting instead for two vertical hatches in the transom, opening onto large storage spaces.
The conditions for our test sail were light - a 6- to 8-knot sou'wester on Sydney Harbour - and ideal for gauging the performance of the double-headed rig.
Optional fore and aft bowthrusters, with joystick controls, made light work of getting the big boat out of a tight berth. The forward thruster spins in an inbuilt tunnel, but the aft one lowers to operate and retreats behind a snug-fitting hull plate when not required.
We motored out from Darling Harbour and noted the firm, stable feel of the twin wheels: no prop walk or rudder shake and the boat held its heading without constant wheel movement. Engine noise was well muffled and there was very little vibration.
With powered halyard and sheet winches, plus twin headsail furlers and in-mast mainsail stowage we made sail in a few seconds, without raising a mild sweat. This was the new Hunter 50AC's maiden sail, so we forgave the main's pleated pre-tuning appearance. The headsails set perfectly, with powered winches taking the hard work out of genoa trim and the staysail happy to self-tack on its curved foredeck track.
We played around with the double-headed rig for a couple of hours and were impressed with its on- and off-wind performance. In this light breeze the big boat tacked happily and quickly through 90 degrees and went to windward at an average of 5 to 5.5kts. With the gear eased to a reach, the speed went to 5.6 to 5.8kts.
Normally on Hunters that have the flat mainsail shape necessary for successful in-mast furling, there's a larger speed difference between working and reaching. We noticed that the twin headsails generated much more windward power than a single genoa and the combination of foresails seemed to make the main power-up better. Helm balance could be set to neutral, by fiddling main and sheet winches, and the boat was happy to self-steer in constant wind.
Like all Hunters, the 50AC can sail wing-a-wing without the need for a pole, but when running square the staysail is a nuisance and can simply be rolled-up out of the way.
The 50AC retains Hunter's cockpit arch that consists of paired, heavy-wall stainless steel tubes that form a targa-top over the cockpit, doubling as mainsheet traveller mounts and bimini frames. The traveller car operates via lines led down each side of the arch tubes to cam-cleats. The endless mainsheet has end-boom sheeting and can be worked from the helmsman's position, using the port jib sheet winch and a fat clutch mounted on the arch, or from the powered halyard winch, behind the spray dodger. The helmsman can sail the 50AC singlehandedly, if necessary.
Facts & figures
Hunter 50AC
Tall mast, in-mast furling with vertical battens, engine upgrade to 110hp w/ 160amp alternator, inverter with battery monitoring system, Quick Dock system (bow and stern thrusters), additional fridge and freezer, LED lighting, memory foam mattresses, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, Oceanaire shade and hatch package, quiet-flush heads, epoxy barrier coat with bottom paint, three-burner stove with oven, dodger, bimini, enclosed cockpit clears/canvas, cockpit cushions, genset (12kVa Fischer Panda), Raymarine ST70 package (four control heads, autopilot and remote), Raymarine E120W and E90W and radar interface to TV screen, TV in forward cabin, VHF remote mic at helm, 50m of 10mm chain and 150m of warp, Gori folding propeller, powered 54 sheet winches, starboard cabin-top winch power upgrade (two speed), cockpit stereo CD player, Bose lifestyle with 26in TV, three 200amp/h house batteries and one 120amp/h cranking, NSW Maritime Registration 50AC, additional fuel tank, self-tacking staysail, overlapping headsail, watermaker, washer-dryer, solar panels, davit arch, stern-mounted barbecue, Supa Digi TV antenna with splitter, AIS transceiver, and Dynaplate
MATERIAL: FRP monolithic and balsa sandwich hull, and plywood sandwich deck
TYPE: Monohull
LENGTH OVERALL: 15.21m
HULL LENGTH: 14.61m
WATERLINE LENGTH: 13.36m
BEAM: 4.47m
DRAFT: 1.68m (2.13m optional)
WEIGHT: 14,884kg
BALLAST: 5690kg (shoal); 5087kg (deep)
BERTHS: Two aft doubles and queen forward
FUEL: 568lt (additional 270lt option)
WATER: 757lt
HOLDING TANK: 197lt
WATER HEATER: 42lt
AREA: 94.19m² (non-furling); 122.26m² (furling main with cutter rig); Asymmetric spinnaker optional
MAKE/MODEL: Yanmar diesel
TYPE: Shaftdrive
RATED HP: 75 (100 optional)
PROP: Fixed three-blade (folding optional)
US Yachts,
Sydney By Sail - Festival Pontoon,
Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW
Post: PO Box Q1195, QVB, Sydney, NSW, 1230
Phone: +61 (0) 2 9281 4422
Fax: +61 (0) 2 9280 1119
Website: www.usyachts.com.au
From Trade-a-Boat Issue 428, June-July, 2012. Photos by Allan Whiting.
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Project Chronology
|26 June 2018
12m Review Meeting in Athens
The MOTIVATE project team held its 12m review meeting in Athens, Greece, on 26-28 June 2018, in parallel to the ECCM conference. They decided on a test-panel for deploying the draft validation protocols during a static test at Empa.
|22 Mar 2018
The MOTIVATE project team attended the Photomechanics 18 conference in Toulouse, France, on 20-22 March 2018, and gave a presentation on "What's the probability that a simulation agrees with your experiment?".
|29 Nov 2017
6m Meeting in Bristol
In addition to the project progress review, a revision of the ASME flowchart for Verification and Validation was discussed.
|1Oct 2017
We welcome Ksenija Dvurecenska to the MOTIVATE team! Ksenija is lecturer at the University of Liverpool.
|6 June 2017
Kick Off Meeting in Liverpool
Partners presented their organisation and people participating in the project. The Topic Manager provided an overview of Airbus and then focussed on Predictive Virtual Testing. There was a discussion about the technology gaps and their relationship to the MOTIVATE work packages.
|1 June 2017
|Official project start date


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Your Child's "Happy Visit"
We welcome your child to our office for the very first time by scheduling them a "Happy Visit." Our staff will help your child get acclimated to our office by:
Preparing for the Big Day
The way kids seem to pick up on their parents' feelings sometimes seems uncanny; so, if you're nervous about going to the dentist yourself, try not to let it show. Generally, during this visit we'll simply be talking to you and your child, looking in his or her mouth, and making oral health assessments. It's best to tell your child what to expect beforehand, without making too big a fuss about it. You could even build some excitement by helping them get ready for "the big day."
When you come in, it's a good idea to bring a comforting toy, a snack, and an extra diaper or two, just in case of fussiness. If possible, leave other kids at home, so we can concentrate on the new patient — but if you can bring another adult along, it may free your attention to focus on your child's oral health. Likewise, filling out forms in advance may save time and effort on the day of the visit.
The Checkup
When you and your child are comfortably seated in the office, we'll spend a few minutes getting to know each other and explaining what we will be doing. Then, we'll perform a gentle examination of the mouth. We will be looking for any early signs of dental problems such as tooth decay, and assessing the risk that your child may develop the disease in the future. Often, this kind of risk assessment can help us prevent — and even reverse — the early stages of tooth decay, without any drilling.
Finally, we'll discuss various ways to keep your child's oral health in top condition. For instance, we may talk about how diet, eating habits and oral hygiene practices can help prevent tooth decay, the most common chronic disease of childhood. That's an important subject for everyone — even more so if your child is at greater risk. If any treatments (such as fluoride) are needed, we will explain what they are and why we recommend them. We will also review tips on cleaning and brushing effectively, and we'll schedule a follow-up visit as required.
Many habits are developed early in life. That's why it's important to "get it done by age one." So when it's time for your child's first visit… don't hesitate! You'll be glad you came in.


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Who Dropped The Bomb? Doctopus Tour de Perth, Wars and Rumours of Wars, and Archimedes' Bath
This weekend two things were happening – bombs were dropping, people's bodies were beginning to rot in a field after being flung down to the earth from a plane, children were being shot and bombed as they played soccer in the fields; and one of my favourite bands was doing a little 'tour de perth' to celebrate an album they made.
Because I am a human, I can, and must, hold these things together in my mind, in my heart, my spirit, my body. But how is this possible?
One way is to try to make sense out of nonsense, and that's what I'm doing now.
Doctopus are a fine band, fine in the oldest sense of this word. When they play, they draw out energy from the crowd, and create more. Science will tell you that heat can't be created or lost, just transferred, (kind of) but that can exist alongside me telling you – Doctopus create extra energy. People dance when they play, people yell the words out. I think this calling out of words in Perth shows at this particular time was started by that one song 'Medicine' by Peter Bibby. I think that song, and also Camp Doogs, the festival, released something into our sphere where people feel more excited and fine to yell the words back at bands if the song touches some great wholesome nerve in their body. By 'wholesome' I mean in a way where 'wholesome' also includes fellatio or something, and picking flowers covered by dew.
So five nights in a row they played. I went to the beginning, the middle and the end – one at a hotel, one at a guitar shop, and one at our favourite bar. In between all this I played my own show, and ate donuts cooked by my brother, and drove in my car with the song 'From Little Things Big Things Grow' playing on the radio. When that song played my car and skin filled up with such power and energy that sometimes I feel – it's happening more again lately – that is connected to myself but much, much, much bigger than myself. The song and everything connected to it made the energy leap, fizz, made my armhairs stand up, and made me yell right out loud in my car against guns and bombs. I felt like I was helping crack the bombs and guns in half with the force of my words and the force of this energy on the other side of the planet. This is a strange thing to happen, sure, but also not it's at all strange. I mean, if there is a spirit of the universe, if there is a collective consciousness that includes all of the created things, or all of the universe, then surely it is crying out for PEACE.
At the middle show, at the guitar shop, a girl called Ellen and a girl called Maddi told me about the show I'd missed at Mojos. According to them, it was incredibly wonderful. Ellen talked with big eyes about what it felt like to be up there in the front of the crowd squished with all the beautiful beloved people we are surrounded by. And so, I thought about it for the next days.
How are we different? That we are making music rather than cleaning some part of a rocket launcher so that it hits its target, even though we know it might miss and kill some beloved, precious, young boys playing soccer in a field?
Well, of course, we were born here and that makes it about a million times easier. The story can be seen in many ways: My story for example, my grandparents fleeing from the second world war to come here, never going back to their own country, and my other grandparents, their countrymen and ancestors having something to do with the invasion of a whole country and the complete overtaking of it because of having had an industrial revolution, etc. But there is also peace among all that. There's also my dad being ready for his number to get called up to go shoot kids and adults in Vietnam, but being ready in the way of knowing he'd go to prison instead of war.
Anyway… Right now, these past weeks, I've been asking myself the question – Who dropped the bomb? And I know that the answer isn't as simple as "The person flying the plane" or "The person launching the rocket". Even though it's easier for us to live in basic peace here, and we have to, we are also part of the Archimedes' Bath situation that leads to all these things.
The thing I've been thinking is to take seriously that everything is connected. Like, if I have a job where I'm digging up the steel that might get used in a bomb, I should do my best to make sure I know about it, and if need be, make it change. And if driving round so much means more oil getting dug up and more oil means more wars, then I should stop driving round so much. And if giving money away means little kids somewhere else will be more ok growing up and not want to shoot each other for land because they have all they need, then I can do that. And if my country is half all racist and weird, and happy to let people rot away if they have different colour skin or thicker beards or something, then I can be as kind as possible especially to the dickheads and maybe try one day to get one to make friends with a thick beard person….
This isn't the greatest list in the world, because it's just off the top of my head, a little peace cap that's just the beginning of a full suit of peace armour that I need a lot of instructions on how to make and how to wear. I'm not even sure the cap is right. But the two things I'm going to start with as truth are these: 1. Living in peace and making music and being a good friend are not just nothing – they are important and good, and 2. It's always time to take seriously and change if need be the things we do that might lead to peace or war behind the curtains of 'our own life'. It's always time to look down as we are about to step into the bath with Archimedes and see how much water we might be displacing.
There is a third, and it's the most potent, and it runs through them all, but it's about spiritual things, biggest things, and so I'll keep that as a number for now 3., instead of a sentence.
Peace. Peace. Peace. Peace. Peace