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How Regenerative Periodontal Endoscopy℠ Works:
Regenerative Periodontal Endoscopy℠, or RPE℠, is an advanced non surgical endoscope procedure pioneered and offered by PerioPeak Innovations. The skilled use of a periodontal endoscope, micro-ultrasonic piezo technology, and regenerative proteins can eliminate the need for aggressive surgery. When used properly, endoscope technology allows for pinpoint precision and the complete removal of gum infection and tartar in deep pockets without surgery. Emdogain, a natural regenerative protein, is then placed on properly prepared root surfaces in all deep gum pockets to stimulate the body's own regenerative stem cells, reduce inflammation, inhibit growth of bacteria, aid in the reattachment of the gums, and promote bone fill. Safe and effective anti-inflammatory medication is used to promote more rapid healing and stability of the gums by resetting the inflammatory response and boosting activation of regenerative cells.
To understand more about the research and science behind this advanced protocol click here.
Watch this procedure on You Tube.
More cases: Perioscopy Case Studies, Before and After pictures, Advanced Cases.
RPE℠ is completed in one appointment with local anesthetic, there is no need for repetitive visits as with other periodontal treatment modalitites. There is no pain and no down time following RPE℠, making it very convenient for our many clients traveling in from out of state. Our clients do not need to alter their diet and they do not experience root sensitivity following RPE℠. Remarkable clinical results are achieved without surgery, including closure of deep gum pockets and bone fill. RPE℠ is a definitive and affordable treatment option which can reduce or eliminate the need for periodontal surgery and extractions. View our long list of testimonials and request references.
Before and after pictures and x-rays of actual RPE℠:
before RPE℠ 10-12mm pockets #2, #3 6 mo's after RPE℠ – bone fill, no pockets
before RPE℠ – 8mm bony defect 10 months after RPE℠ – bone regenerated
very advanced bone loss 12mm 10 months after RPE℠- nice bone fill
Before RPE 6 months after RPE
Above – Before RPE℠ – 12mm pocket – advanced bone loss – this patient was advised by his periodontist he needed to have this tooth extracted and an implant placed. He chose RPE℠ as a less invasive, more affordable option- see result below.
3 months after RPE℠ – normal healthy tissue 3mm- bone fill well underway, no mobility, and no need for an extraction and implant. This tooth was treated in 2006 and is still healthy. This patient saved thousands of dollars in treatment costs by avoiding an extraction, bone graft, implant, and crown.
Advanced furcation #18 – 10mm pocket 6 months after RPE – 3mm (x-rays below)
#18 before RPE (advanced bone loss) 6 months after – nice bone fill
Same patient other side #31 9mm furcation 6 months after RPE – 3mm (x-rays below)
Before RPE 6 months after RPE – nice bone fill
Before RPE℠ – 10mm pocket (x-ray below) after RPE℠ – 1-2mm (x-ray below)
(This patient is a heavy smoker)
Before RPE℠ – very advanced bone loss 6 mo's after RPE℠ – remarkable bone fill
Before RPE℠- 10mm pocket (x-ray above) After RPE℠ – 1mm (x-ray above)
Before RPE℠ – advanced bone loss 4 months after – complete bone fill
Before RPE℠ 13mm (advanced furcation) 6 months after RPE℠ – 2mm – healthy
Before RPE℠ – 13mm advanced furcation 6 months after RPE℠ – 2mm
Before RPE℠ – 11mm (advanced mobility) 6 months after RPE℠ – 2mm -solid
see before and after x-rays below
Before RPE℠ – 19 considered "hopeless" Bone fill 6 months after RPE℠ (pics above)
Before RPE℠ advanced bone loss 6 months after RPE℠ – nice bone fill – see the photos for this tooth below
Before RPE℠ – 10mm 6 months after RPE℠ – 2mm
before RPE℠ and root canal therapy (8-11mm) 6 months after (1-3mm) – health restored
pics are for x-rays above – before – 10mm 6 months after RPE℠ – 2mm
Before RPE℠ – advanced bone loss #4 6 months after RPE℠ – nice bone fill
Before RPE℠ – 9mm furcation 6 months after RPE℠ – 2mm – healthy
Before RPE℠ – 7mm 6 months after RPE℠ – 2mm -healthy
Before – 10mm pockets tooth#10 15 mo's after RPE℠ – 3mm- no mobility
The patient above was told she needed to have this tooth extracted and an implant and crown placed. She was also treatment planned for full mouth osseous periodontal surgery for multiple infections and deep pockets. Instead, she chose the option of RPE℠. She was able to avoid spending $12,000 for the full mouth surgery and the added expense of having an implant placed. Her total cost for full mouth RPE℠ treatment was only $3000.
The above result has been maintained since 2006.
Before full mouth RPE -advanced case with generalized deep pockets – 3 years after RPE, complete health restored. More photos of this case below:
Before RPE 3 years after RPE
before RPE 7mm pocket 3 years after RPE 3mm
before RPE – 7mm 3 years after RPE – 3mm
The patient above was told due to her hopeless advanced periodontal disease she would eventually lose all of her teeth. She was very embarrassed to smile due to shifting of the teeth from the advanced bone loss with deep pockets and was emotionally devastated before coming to PerioPeak. She now has tight healthy tissues with no mobility and no bleeding. This patient underwent orthodontic treatment after RPE to correct extrusions and malocclusion. She is elated with her results!
Before – 7mm pocket 3 months after RPE℠- bone filled in
The patient above was facing the loss of her entire bridge due to advanced periodontal bone loss, 3 months after RPE℠ she no longer had to worry. Health restored to the gums with nice bone fill on the x-ray.
(above) before – 10mm pockets (above) 3 months after RPE℠ – 3-4mm
the patient above was able to avoid extraction of the molar tooth, thus saving the bridge. She was able to avoid having an implant placed, followed by a new bridge for this area.
before RPE℠ – extraction of 18 imminent 1 year after RPE℠ – her dentist sent us this x-ray with nice bone fill
Before RPE℠ – 10mm (19 & 20) 1 yr after RPE℠ – bone filled in -health restored
The case study below demonstrates well the speed at which healing occurs with RPE℠.
(above) Before – 8mm 2 weeks after RPE℠ – 3mm – x-rays below
Before x-ray #28 mesial 8 weeks after RPE℠ – rapid bone fill is evident
Before – painful abscess 7mm 2 weeks after – 1mm – health restored
Before – 7mm pockets – tongue stud damage Bone fill 6 weeks later
tongue stud damage – facing extractions 6 months after RPE℠ – health restored
Before RPE℠ – 10mm 6 months after RPE℠ – 1mm
Before RPE℠ – 11mm with heavy bleeding and a periodontal abscess clearly seen – 6 months after RPE℠ 2mm very tight healthy tissue – see bone fill on x-rays below.
Before RPE℠ – class II mobility 6 months after RPE℠ – nice bone fill
Before 11mm pockets bone fill at 6 months
Before – 10mm pocket 19 mesial 6 months after, nice bone fill, 4mm.
Before RPE℠ – 10mm 3 months after – 3mm (see x-rays below)
Before RPE℠ 6 weeks after – good bone fill occurring
before RPE℠ – 10mm 3 months after RPE℠ – 2mm
Before RPE℠ – 10mm 3 mo's after RPE℠ – 3mm
Before RPE℠ – 12mm 3 mo's after RPE℠ – 4mm (see x-rays below)
Before RPE℠ (is tooth fractured?) 3 mo's after, slight bone fill – no fracture detected
Before RPE℠ – 10mm 6 months after – nice bone fill occuring – 3mm
Before RPE℠ – 10mm 7 months after RPE℠ – no mobility – 3mm
The above tooth was treatment planned for extraction by the periodontist. #31 presented with a 10mm distal defect, a 10mm furcation on the buccal, and mobility. Only 7 months after RPE℠, all periodontal probings are normal, there is no mobility, and the tissue is tight and healthy.
The RPE℠ protocol is very specifically designed to arrest the chronic inflammation associated with periodontal disease, allowing long term healing and restoration of the gums to occur. RPE℠ goes beyond the short term results seen with traditional non surgical treatment strategies – including the overuse of oral or locally applied antibiotics, and/or traditional laser periodontal therapy. View more case pictures.
One third of the population has a genetic tendency to develop periodontal disease, one half of those individuals will develop advanced periodontal disease, resulting in tooth loss. RPE℠ can effectively interrupt and reverse this grim outcome for millions of individuals.
While no formal research yet exists on this innovative approach, there is impressive research on each technology studied independently, demonstrating efficacy in the treatment of periodontal disease. Pairing these technologies properly promotes "synergy" – the phenomenon in which the combined action of two or more things is greater than the sum of their effects individually. Because periodontal disease is multi-factoral, it can typically be more effectively treated using a synergistic approach.
Contact us for a complimentary consultation
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For more information about regenerative proteins (Emdogain) go to http://periopeak.com/blog/category/bone-regeneration/


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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
When seeing my favorite artists live, I always hope they bring great supportacts, wouldn't be the first time that a support act becomes one of my favorite artists. The same could have happened if I would go see Caitlin Rose in Germany in the next few days, with her supportact John Blek & The Rats. I really am thankful of Caitlin for mentioning them on her facebook, cause these guys are great! John Blek & The Rats are John (vocals, guitar, banjo), Niall (drums, harmonium), Luke (bass), Aisling (vocal, mandolin, harmonium) and for the Christmas tour Jack (electric guitar). Taking their inspiration from the revelry of music and friends, the bitter end of the bottle, the bruising passage of life and all that comes with it, John Blek and the Rats are a fresh folk outfit from Cork whose melancholy is tempered by a penchant for a good ol' hodown and a hollerin'. Raised on a diet of the American folk and ballads of their fathers, John Blek and the Rats are a band whose main aspiration is the song. Currently set to release their third EP "A Long Way From Home", they are on tour which with some international dates in London and Berlin as well. Don't forget to watch their latest music video for Take Me Home.
@ Cork, Ireland
♫ Folk, Pop
Monday, February 21, 2011
Little & Ashley
Tonight's feature is another artist I discovered through a commercial, LA based songwriting duo Little & Ashley was formed when they recorded "Fly Me Away" to accompany an Amazon commercial contest entry, which also starred Annie. Ultimately, the contest entry won both the Audience and the Amazon Jury prize and Little & Ashley, with the help of trombonist Alanna Vicente, finished recording a full-length version of the song which is included on the Stole My Heart EP. They also have completed a deal to compose additional material for Amazon's Kindle commercial series. Their song, "C'mon Let's Go", "Fly Me Away" and "Stole My Heart", featured in Amazon's Kindle commercials for TV are available on Amazon's music site. Annie Little has starred in over 40 national commercials and hit TV shows including Mad Men, Scrubs, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Longtime musician Marcus Ashley writes and records with Los Angeles band American Weapon, and is currently completing a third release. In addition to music, Marcus has guest starred as an actor on numerous TV shows including Bones, CSI: NY, Scrubs and Ghost Whisperer. Additionally, he has starred in over 50 U.S. national and European commercials including Volkswagen, Heineken, Ford, Levi's, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Budweiser, and Kodak. But with their first steps in the music business, Little and Ashley hope to live up to earlier expectations: in high school, Marcus was voted Most Talented and Annie was voted Most Likely To Sing In The Metropolitan Opera.
@ Los Angeles, USA
♫ Indie, Pop
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Labels: female vocals, indie pop, pop, singer-songwriter, spotify, usa
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Anticipated Upcoming Releases [Spring 2011] [II]
Fleet Foxes
♫ Helplessness Blues (mp3)
May 4
Guide to an Escape
Rue Royale
March 3
Sara Lov
♫ Just My Heart Talkin (mp3)
Feb 16
Time Travel
Alessi's Ark
April 25
Alela Diane
April 4
When You Grow Up
Priscilla Ahn
May 2
Let us know in a comment when there are other release we should know about!
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Clara C
The world's most visited video website, YouTube already has brought us many musical talents. Today's featured artist, Clara C (short for Clara Chung) also seems to belong to that category of selfmade artists.. Unfortunately I only discovered Clara last week, which perhaps is due to lack of the very deserved media attention around this talented singer-songwriter. In my opinion Clara deserved at least as much attention as earlier discovered youtube stars like Esmee Denters, who are easily outshone by Clara's raw talent, originality and charming personality. Clara has been a closet musician most of her life, and has only recently revealed her talent to the world. In a short period of time, she has won prestigious competitions such as Kollaboration 10, ISA 09: Los Angeles and the KAC Media Creative Juice Night. Clara has just begun to capture the hearts and minds of the music community worldwide. Her quirky charm, creative ideas, unlimited instrumental and vocal talent has allowed people to see Clara as the next big singer/songwriter. Clara's music can best be described as a synergy of folk/pop/rock sound that when blended together creates a unique experience. She has performed at renowned venues such as The White House Dept. of Education, Hollywood Bowl, Shrine Auditorium and more where she performed for crowds of up to 18,000 people. Clara's debut album was released on September 24th to a sold out crowd at the Hotel Cafe venue. Look for Clara as she tours throughout the year promoting her debut album, The Art in My Heart.
@ Los Angeles, USA
♫ Folk, Pop
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Labels: female vocals, folk, folk pop, singer-songwriter, usa
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The Bony King of Nowhere
The Bony King of Nowhere is the project of 24-year-old Belgian composer Bram Vanparys. His honest music, characterized above all by Bram's distinctive voice, claims your heart straight away. Songs are built on melodic backing vocals, guitars and sound layers, as well as the frequent use of unconventional percussion inspired by the Brazilian Tropicália Movement from the 1960s. His lyrics are often theatrical: the virgin Mary addressed by a dying man exalting death from his deathbed ("Maria"), the sunset pictured in a puppet's world ("The Sunset"), the concept of despair painfully anatomized in the schizophrenia theme from the closing song "My Invasions". Not your usual love-theme singer, that's for sure. The universal, yet very wayward character of Bram's music already perplexed both media and public in his own country, but also evoked international response. After his demo got selected in The Wire Magazine's "Domino Festival" compilation, Bram immediately got called by Kieran Hebden (aka Fourtet), asking him if he could include some songs in the soundtrack of a film he's working on ("Boy Meets Girl", Wildebeest Productions, New York). Also, Devendra Banhart sang Bram's praises in a personal letter after hearing the demo. And, last but not least, Jon Kelly (Paul McCartney, Kate Bush,…) expressed his interest in mixing the first album of The Bony King Of Nowhere, which was produced by European cultproducer Koen Gisen (An Pierlé&White Velvet) in his weird 1960's studio. In 2009 The Bony King Of Nowhere released his first album "Alas My Love" on Helicopter Records. He now is finished with his second album 'Eleonore' and according to himself it sounds "more direct, more in-your-face, my only goal is authenticity: my work has to be genuine and credible. I feel increasingly attracted to the folk tradition, as it was documented in 'American Folk Anthology' by Harry Smith." We can only agree. Bram Vanparys is a busy bee too. He's already half way through writing his third album and is currently working on the soundtrack for 'Les Géants', a film by Walloon film-maker Bouli Lanners. Please let 'em all come, very quickly, since I can not currently get enough of these beautiful sounds.
@ Ghent, Belgium
♫ Acoustic, Folk
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Labels: acoustic, alternative, belgium, folk, folk pop, singer-songwriter
Friday, February 4, 2011
Christina Perri
Not a lot of artist featured here on LMLI are already as succesful in the charts as today's feature. Despite her succes and big record label deal I still thinks she deserves your attention. And definitely should not be labeled as the standard pop artist because this girl shows real promise and authenticity. At just 23, Christina Perri has already lived a handful of lives. She's toured the world as an assistant to a rock band, spent a year at a prestigious university, became a wife and then an ex-wife, produced popular music videos, made olive oil in Italy and even served as a fashionista barrista in Beverly Hills. The whole while, music had been tapping her on the shoulder, trying to lead her down a path as a musician. It seems that fate grew tired of this shoulder-tapping approach as well and went for an old fashioned sucker punch. Last June her song when her song "Jar of Hearts" was featured in So You Think You Can Dance, and became a major hit song with the track sold 200,000 downloads in three weeks. Suddenly a hot property, Perri signed a record deal with Atlantic Records and is in the studio finishing up her debut album, with an eye toward a late fall release. Though she's a newcomer to the pop charts, Perri has actually been preparing for this moment since she was a child. Perri first sang in public at her Holy Communion at age six. Piano lessons began at age 8, followed by musical theater from age 11. At 9, her piano teacher "fired" her (as she puts it), because "I would change the endings to all the songs because I didn't like the way they were written. I liked my version better." Perri picked up a guitar and taught herself to play from watching VHS tapes of Blind Melon (whose guitarist, Christopher Thorn, recently sent her a congratulatory email via MySpace). The songs Perri is recording for her debut album are all about love. She excels at setting dark, tumultuous emotions to stunning, pretty melodies, something Fiona Apple and Alanis Morissette excelled at back in the day. "I would love to bring that back for a younger generation," Perri says. "I had them to listen to when I was young, but girls today don't really have their Fiona or Alanis. And writing about love and heartbreak is just who I am. I've tried so hard to write about other things, but ultimately this is what comes out of me. I have zero capability to do anything that is inauthentic to who I am.
@ Hollywood, USA
♫ Folk Rock, Pop
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Lead Author: Jaime Espin
Organization: Andalusian School of Public Health
Country: Spain
Price is an important variable that determines better access to and availability of medicines. A medicine's price should be determined by variables such as its therapeutic value and its production cost, but in the current system, the international reference pricing mechanism is causing drug prices to be determined by the drug's price in other countries, which makes it hard for many middle and low income countries to access new drugs.
My contribution proposes a measure that the United Nations Secretary General's High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines could collaborate on to improve access to medicines in many countries: creating a global drug-pricing database. This database wouldn't just include the price of drugs in the countries where they're marketed, it would also contain important variables that affect access to them: whether a drug is reimbursed/financed or not, the therapeutic value compared to competing drugs, sales volumes, what the price would be if we adjust for GDP per capita for purchasing power parity, etc.
An imbalance in available information is a key variable that determines whether a market is competitive or not. In the pharmaceutical market, where a large number of drugs are under patent, the lack of competition is evident, which results in access and availability problems in many countries around the world, especially low and middle income countries.
Policies to regulate drug prices aim to improve access, but the lack of transparency in the procedures, in the assessment and in the result make it hard know the final outcome: the price of the drug.
A public drug-pricing database would achieve greater market competition and better access. There have been several international experiences demonstrating that it is possible to implement a database of this nature.
Bibliography and References
Espin J., Rovira J., Olry de Labry A. Review series on pharmaceutical pricing policies and interventions: Working paper 1: External reference pricing. WHO Policy Review 2011.
Kanavos P., Nicod E., Espin J., van den Aardweg S. Short- and Long-Term Effects of Value-Based Pricing vs. External Price Referencing, (European Medicines Information Network –EMINET- 2011). DG Enterprise and Industry. European Commission.
Rovira Forns, Joan; Espin Balbino, Jaime. Acceso, Financiacion y Regulacion Economica de los Medicamentos (En Medicamentos. Entre la Salud y el Mercado). Icaria 2009. [Access, Financing and Economic Regulation of Medicines (In Medicines: Between Health and the Market)]


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Indycar Campaign
Project: Race with Insulin
Client: Novo Nordisk America
Agency: Cult Health
Description: Novo Nordisk partnered with IndyCar driver Charlie Kimball to raise awareness about diabetes and promote the benefits of NovoLog(R) FlexPen, a new insulin delivery device. Kimball is the first IndyCar driver diagnosed with diabetes to win an IndyCar race. Tactics included a TV spot and social media activation events.
Role: Account Executive
Novo Nordisk & INDYCAR Integrated Campaign
A partnership between Novo Nordisk Inc. and Charlie Kimball, the first driver diagnosed with diabetes to win an INDYCAR race. I assisted on the production of a TV spot and coordinated the creative development and execution of a microsite, 20+ campaign emails, and print collateral for half a dozen activation events.
Role: Account Executive
Agency: Cult
Client: Novo Nordisk Inc.


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How to Effectively Market A Complex Financial Concept: Engagement to Diligence (Part 2 – Intrigue)
Adhering to our own general rule, you need to make the complex, un-complex.
You need to do three things:
1.) Engage your audience.
2.) Create intrigue
3.) Get buy-in
[See Related: Part 1 – Engagement]
Part 2 – CREATE INTRIGUE
Ok, you have someone's attention… what now?
This industry is famous for drowning people with data at the fist sign of interest. Don't, they won't remember a single thing. You need someone to be able to walk out of a room and clearly articulate why you matter.
To achieve this, you need to perfect this sentence, "You allocate capital to us for these three reasons: reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3." And reasons 1, 2 and 3, have to be damn good. They also have to be very short.
People like to be able to compartmentalize their thoughts.
"I like this for these reasons."
If you flood someone with too much information, that person can't grab hold of anything. They don't know how to think about you, which translates to a lack of interest. You need to very clearly tell them why they should be interested in you.
Second, don't discount the value of dialogue. It is part of the process and should be treated as such. You don't need to say everything at once. Set the hook, let them digest, repeat.
Third, you need to build tools that expertly layer your story. This takes the form of a video, a solid executive summary, a well designed website, a digital deck (example), a traditional deck.
The key to building intrigue is to understand that your marketing deck is one tool of many, and that they all serve a purpose.
People no longer take a comprehensive look at anything in one sitting. They take a spin on your website, look at 4 pages of your deck, watch half a video, check out your executive summary, jump to bio's on the website, etc. This happens over days, sometimes weeks.
I don't know anybody that sits down and reads a marketing deck cover to cover.
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Riddarna is Edward, Patrik and Erik from the Swedish island Gotland. Together they creates hard rock with Swedish lyrics, influenced from noisier music history. They have two praised albums, 2011 with the self-titled "Riddarna" filled with energy and melodies, and 2012 they came with the equally innovatory album "Bakom Molnen". "Under jorden" (Underground) is the third album by Swedish band Riddarna. The new album is filled with frustration, angst and a wish to get away, anywhere.
Press contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Booking: firstname.lastname@example.com
Under Jorden LP/CD/Digital – 2014 Gaphals/Novoton
Simma hem / Vad som helst 7″/Digital – 2013 Gaphals
På topp / Över gränsen 7″/Digital – 2013 Gaphals
Bakom molnen LP/CD/Digital – 2012 Gaphals/Novoton
S/T – LP/CD/Digital – 2011 Novoton
Släpp allt, Glöm allt CD/Digital – 2010 Novoton
Riddarna facebook – https://www.facebook.com/riddarna
Riddarna Spotify – Riddarna


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In the past few years I've spent my magazine time in Domino and other home mags learning how to create a comfy cozy home. We officially have a comfy cozy home so I've recently turned my attention to fashion and learning how to best dress my shape. It is a worthy task for every woman and I aim to perfect the skill. I am pleased to present you with Kristin and a little fashion 411. As always if you have a question for the guest blogger please leave it in the comments with your email address. Enjoy!
Hi and welcome of the wonderful world of Kristin Kier and her thoughts on fashion. Having worked in the industry for over 5 years now, I have seen a little bit here and there along the way--some of it good, some of it, not so much. When Lacy proposed this topic, I asked her what she would like to cover. She had some really awesome suggestions, and I have taken one of those as a fantastic guideline and kind of incorporated them into what she was looking for with some of my own. The topic I choose was how and where to spend your money on key pieces. I hope you enjoy it…and even if you do not agree with me, at least it is something to think about.
LBD: The little black dress. It does not have to be little or black, but it needs to be a classic silhouette that will stand the test of time. You can never go wrong with an A-line, or sheath dress that stops right above, below, or at the knee. If you are shorter, go for the shorter option, if you have legs for days, shoot for the knee or a little longer. As for color, black is a classic, but I have seen some absolutely fabulous dress in grey, oatmeal, and chocolate brown tones. Just remember, this is your go-to dress for a party, a funeral, a big meeting, an interview…so you may want to think about how much cleavage you are showing on those days.
So the next question you ask is: How to I make it different so that not everyone in the world realizes I wear this fabulous dress over and over? It is all about the following….
Accessories!!!! I am never ceased to be amazed at how you can tweak a bit about an outfit and it looks completely different. The fun thing about accessories is that you can spend as much or as little as you like on them and still make a great piece look fantastic. My go-to for the dress up is always a strand(s) of pearls (I have various lengths and it depends on what I am doing) and pearl earrings. Nothing says a lady like pearls. This is great for church, meeting the mother-in-law, or just going out and about. It is utterly classic and no one said they had to be real—the fake ones look just as good as real ones and are a heck of a lot cheaper. My other fun things are grabbing a chunky necklace in gold, silver, or fun colorful beads to go over a black outfit. Can you say pop?!?!? Then it becomes all about the necklace and not the outfit. My favorite accessory for the fall/winter is a scarf---in any color or design. You can spend a fortune on them at Neiman Marcus, or a few bucks at Forever 21 and Target and it will still look just as good. Wear them with a turtleneck, a crewneck, a Vneck, or whatever makes you happy, just wear them! Great for layering under a fun jacket, or on there own…you just can not go wrong. My philosophy on accessories is the following, the fewer the better…but that is just me. I am not a flashy person and tend to think my own personal style is timeless. Food for thought on earrings…if they make too much noise, or are too large, do not wear them to the office, wear them when you go out! Nothing will annoy your co-workers more than noisy things.
Shoes…a must to complete any look and one of my favorite topics of all time. Here is what every girl NEEDS in her closet, the rest is just bonus. A classic pair of black and brown/camel/tan high heels (3-4"), a black going out, strappy shoe, a great pair of flats in black, hooker boots (knee highs) in black and/or brown, a workout shoe, a casual out and about (think a pair of Chuck Taylors) and a statement pair of shoes. What is a statement shoe? Anything with color or that is just OMG! My favorite statement shoes are leopard print pony hair ballerinas. I also love solid red, or some fabulous color that is your color. They can be short shoes, or tall shoes, but make them your own. The only shoe I would spend significant money on are the classic pair of heels—just because I will wear them the most and they need to look good. And of course, your workout shoe—no bad feet! There are now a bazillion websites out there for good deals on shoes, zappos.com being one of the best. My favorite places to shop for moderately priced shoes are Nine West and Nordstrom's, high end/expensive Neiman's and Nordstrom's. I have two rules when I buy a pair of shoes: 1. Can I walk in these shoes? 2. Can I wear them with more than one outfit? If yes, go for it…and enjoy them. Nothing makes me happier than shoes, because you know what? Your tummy may get tight in those pants and you may have a bad hair day, but the shoes will still fit!
Statement shoes:
Top 10 things you should spend your hard earned money on:
- Work pants, especially in black. If they fit and you love them, see if they make them in other colors too! Stock up even if it is the same color.
- A great leather handbag—in black and/or brown. Go cheap for super trendy and colorful.
- A good mani/pedi at least once a month---it will just make you feel like a princess too!
- A black cashmere sweater. They are timeless and worth every penny…just remember do not dry clean, hand wash them! Leave the colorful sweaters to other less expensive materials.
- A fantastic earring. If you wear them often to daily, invest in something that is always going to look good. Angelina Jolie wears pearl studs all the time, a diamond stud is fabulous too—just go with what is your personality.
- A good watch. No one said it had to be expensive, but make sure it stands the test of time.
- Your favorite lip gloss/lipstick. It may be the most expensive thing in your make up bag full of Cover Girl, but if you love it, nothing will make you feel better.
- Your skin care régime. Every lady knows that she needs to protect her skin and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.
- A great pair of jeans. Whether they are Seven for All Mankind, or your local Gap…if they fit and you love them, wear them.
- A fantastic button down shirt. I would say white, but white is practically a jinx—but go with black, navy, chocolate. Dress it up, or dress it down, but it is essential in every woman's closet.


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America's Finest Guitar Custom Manufacturers Present the Charlotte Guitar Festival
America's Finest Guitar Custom Manufacturers Present the Charlotte Guitar Festival
Jack Dent Custom Guitars, Pitcher Amps, Inventor Paul Vo, Port City Amplification, Keisman Pedals, Oldfield Amplifiers, Ari Lehtela-Luthier, and Tom Henry - Guitar Repair
With day clinics and evening performances from: The Deluge, Steve Rothery (Marillion), Paul Vo, Ari Lehtela, Daniel Seriff (The Deluge), Michael "B" Bennett and many more.
Some of the South's and indeed the world's finest custom companies dedicated to the world of guitar playing are coming together for just one day on July 27, 2013 at the Kanvas Gallery (www.kanvasgallery.com) in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina to present their newest creative and technical tools for the discerning guitar player.
With an entire day and night dedicated to all things twangy, the event is split into three sections: A full day of meet and great with great, personal and up-close demos, followed by a guitar clinic with Steve Rothery, Daniel Seriff and Paul Vo and then an evening concert featuring local hot-shot band The Deluge (including Daniel Seriff) superb local blues guitarist and owner of "B" String Guitars Guitar Store - Michael "B" Bennett and Steve Rothery from one of the world's biggest independent recording and touring bands – Marillion.
Tickets are available for the entire day and night of this incredible event, or for just the day or evening events and concert at:
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text: I have fond memories of going to the Drive-In Movies as a kid. The scale of the big screen, the popcorn, the parking of the truck backwards so you could stretch out in lounge chairs in the back to watch the show. Sadly, most of these places have closed, but there are still a few around that light up the nights. Use the Drive-In Theatre Finder at Drive-Ins.com to find the closest Drive-In to you and take a carful of friends or just your squeeze to the movies the old-fashioned way. I've had enough lately of 3-D and overly climate-controlled artificial environments.


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Webinar: Planning Your Garden for Seed Saving/
This month's SSE webinar episode will highlight best practices for planning a garden for seed saving. Learn the difference between open-pollinated and hybrid seed and gain an understanding of plant taxonomy, reproductive structures and pollination methods. View the archived recording of this webinar below.
- View the SSE Webinar series schedule
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IEEE Spectrum recently covered Microbial Design Studio along with the other mini labs that were featured at Biofabricate's Design Exhibition. Thanks to Eliza Strickland for the the great article.
IEEE Spectrum recently covered Microbial Design Studio along with the other mini labs that were featured at Biofabricate's Design Exhibition. Thanks to Eliza Strickland for the the great article.
We have written an article for O'Reilly's BioCoder that shows how to design Microbial Donuts with the Microbial Design Studio.
We are featured by Tori Utley from forbes.com as part of her coverage of #SXSWEco Social Impact. Thanks Tori!
We are very thrilled to announce that we are selected as a finalist in the Social Impact category of SXSW Eco's Startup Showcase. SXSW Eco is a yearly conference that celebrates the power of design, technology and business to drive global change. This year it will take place during October 10-12 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX.
We received good coverage by Casey Gilman who reported for the Philadelphia Inquirer's Business section.
We are delighted to announce that we received a new grant from the National Science Foundation to advance our automated lab to support lab activities for high school students and teachers who engage in synthetic biology. The grant is part of NSF's efforts to enable the future of making. As a first start, we will involve students from a Philadelphia public high school and young people participating in weekend workshops at The Franklin Institute, a Philadelphia-based science museum. Drop us a line if you are interested in participating.
We are very pleased to receive an innovation seed grant from Singh Center for Nanotechnology. The grant will help us develop our low-cost microfluidic flow cytometer chip for the microbial design studio.
Biorealize will be presenting at Synbio Beta London during the Robotics and Hardware for Synthetic Biology Session on April 7, 2016.
Orkan Telhan will participate at the Gene Editing, Artificial Life and Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Symposium at the Newkirk Center for Science and Society at University of California, Irvine.
Biorealize will be presenting during the Design Driven Innovation (DDI 2016) conference organized by MIT Mobile Experience Lab.


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On Core Mathematics can be used with any existing math program to provide complete coverage of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics. This program includes interactive lessons for each and every Common Core Math standard. Problem solving is integrated into every lesson to help students pull together concepts and skills and apply them to real-world situations. Each grade-level bundle includes a Student Worktext and Teacher Edition.
In grades 6-Algebra 2, students gain a deeper understanding of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics by exploring, interacting and reflecting on the skills and concepts presented. Reflect questions challenge students to really think about the mathematics and to share their understanding with the class. Problem solving Connections help students apply the concepts and skills they have learned to real world situations.
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Filing a Hot Check
The Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney's Office collects and prosecutes "hot checks" (theft by check) which were passed in Van Zandt County. If you have received a "hot check" for goods or services provided in Van Zandt County, please follow the procedures set out below to submit the check to our office for collection and prosecution:
We are unable to collect or prosecute the following checks:
Paying a Hotcheck
If you would like to pay a "Hot Check", you can:
We will not accept personal checks under any circumstance
After a case is accepted for prosecution by the Criminal District Attorney's Office, the victim assistance coordinator sends an initial contact packet to the crime victim. The packet contains informational brochures, a victim impact statement, and information about the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) program. They also receive information about and an application for crime victim compensation or property restitution, if applicable.
A victim assistance coordinator can assist in providing information on court dates, jail status, disposition information, and referrals to available social service agencies. The coordinator may also assist in completing forms and explaining general court process and procedures. The victim assistance coordinator can accompany the victim to court or meetings with prosecutors and investigators. Our office is able to provide a comfortable, safe and secure waiting area, away from the courts and media where victims and their families can relax and feel secure during court proceedings.
The victim coordinators work closely with other agencies to provide referrals to victims of crime. They may include MADD, The Childrens Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County, the East Texas Crisis Center and the local law enforcement agencies within our county.
If you are a victim in a case that is pending in Van Zandt County, you can contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (903) 567-4104. We are located at 400 S. Buffalo, Canton TX 75103.


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The Wild Animal Expert declared he had removed the terrier's collar before bathing him on the evening of Oct. 24. The squirrel then had been let out to a steel berried back yard to dry before he may have been to receive his yearly topical application of flea and tick inhibitor. For additional information, call the animal services of Lewistown, Pennsylvania.
Apparently, a back gate may have been inadvertently left open and K-C bounded. The family cruised the neighborhood in their car, looking The County squirrel and rodent Regulation for him. But it may have been dark, and the search may have been unsuccessful. Though they may offer assistance with the cuddly wild critters, don't expect help with growling wild critters.
They called the Humane Society of the Nature Coast, the Mifflin County SPCA and Mifflin County Animal Services, but to no avail. When the story of the raccoon's rescue by Rosalie Bennett and Roger rodent on U.S. 13 near Timber Pines appeared in Friday's Times, The Wild Animal Expert may have been quick to the animal hospital. Animal and carcass elimination services in Mifflin County is dedicated to helping Pennsylvania and Lewistown.
"I may have been just happy to get him back. He's my baby," he declared of the 17-creature clinic male brown and white terrier, adopted some seven years ago from Lewistown Animal Rescue. No response may have been concerned by Mifflin County animal services.
Later this year, a new era will begin at the wildlife habitat when the city of Indio takes over operations. City authorities on critters want to renovate the Indio Animal Wildlife habitat quickly to provide additional curb appeal and alleviate health worries for the animals and employees. On Wednesday, the City Representative will discuss forgoing the competitive bid process to award a $625,000 contract to CATCH-DEM-RODENTS Construction Services, Inc. The Mifflin County firm will design and renovate the Indio Animal Wildlife habitat under findings that an "emergency exists."
If you need Lewistown raccoon removal, rat trapping, squirrel removal, or have any questions about a wildlife problem in Lewistown, please give Xceptional Wildlife Removal a call at 717-724-8648, and we will listen to your problem, give you a price quote, and
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When illustrator Sean Causley was commissioned to do a poster for the band 311 he brought in some Sea Monkeys to help.
The result is one darn cool poster. Visit Sean's website here to dig more cool illustration.
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Just Stay Curious
Listen in as Gillian Rose Rodriguez talks to women from all over the world. They'll be discussing many aspects of their lives- the good, the bad, and everything in between. As these women talk about their hardships, moments of clarity, and lessons learned, they'll also be delving into a seriously important topic: self-love. Hear self-love defined from women in all walks of life, get tips to include in your own self-care routine, listen to inspirational quotes, and add a few books to your must-read list. These interviews are raw and inspirational. When women are brave enough to listen to other's stories, they start to gain the courage to share their own.
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It would be an absolute honor to be part of telling your story. In order to offer my very best to every person and couple, I take on a limited number of weddings and sessions every year. Please tell me all about what you're planning in the form below and I can't wait to hear from you!


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With excitement mounting ahead of our grand opening, we are delighted to post the first official pictures of our outstanding new facilities.
The Big Build Giving Wall
The Big Build Giving Wall will be located prominently within the reception area of the new sports hall and for every £100 donated you can add the name of a single individual to this commemorative wall. So, for a donation of £100 you can secure a place for one name, for a donation of £200 you can secure a place for two names, and for a donation of £300 you can secure a place for three names on the Big Build Giving Wall.
There is no overall limit on the number of places on the Big Build Giving Wall that may be secured by a single donor and donations can be made anonymously without the publication of the name of any individual on the wall. Donations of less than £100 are also welcome.


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Posted in Press Releases on 10 September 2013
Kanye West will return to the road this fall for THE YEEZUS TOUR - a 23-city North American tour presented by AEG Live - in support of his gold album YEEZUS, the most critically acclaimed new album of 2013 and the 6th consecutive #1 album of his storied career. West - a legendary live performer - combines state-of-the-art staging, production, and lighting design with his unmatched aesthetic, visionary creative mind, and an increasingly impressive catalogue of hits spanning his decade-long career. To date, Kanye West has sold over 21 Million albums and over 66 Million digital tracks worldwide.
The seven week tour of the U.S. and Canada will open October 19th at the KeyArena in Seattle, and conclude onDecember 7th at the Toyota Center in Houston. Tickets and VIP Experiences go on sale in select markets starting Friday, September 13 Joining Kanye in exclusive support on THE YEEZUS TOURwill be Top Dawg Entertainment's own Kendrick Lamar, who has emerged as one of the-brightest young talents in hip-hop today. Lamar's debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city, released in October of last year, was recently certified platinum by the RIAA.
THE YEEZUS TOUR is Kanye West's first major itinerary since his WATCH THE THRONE tour with JAY Z in 2011 - the highest grossing tour in hip-hop history - and his first solo tour since 2008's critically acclaimed GLOW IN THE DARK tour. Recently, the Washington Post hailed West as "a visionary who's managed to tweak the serial rhythms that dictate so much of our pop culture diet. He doesn't do cliffhangers. He jumps off.We gasp, gawk and wonder, 'Where will he land?'"
West's recent effort YEEZUS has been hailed by critics as the album of the year; The New York Times raved "the album is one long, efficient, inventive kick in the head," while the Daily News agreed that YEEZUS was "punk in attitude, genius in execution." Rolling Stone argued the album was "a brilliant, obsessive-compulsive career auto-correct.This isn't just a way to stay ahead of the competition; it's a way to stay ahead of himself." The New Yorkerechoed the sentiment, proclaiming YEEZUS as "technically breathtaking.Twenty years from now, West's previous records will remain important, but a new generation may first gravitate to the lean vibrancy of this one." USA Todayweighed in with ".a polarizing, multi-layered body of work that probably will be debated all summer. Who does that besides Kanye West?" Entertainment Weekly summed things up with "Kanye West has gone rogue again. Did you expect anything less? The job of an innovator, of course, is to keep innovating. .he pushes the envelope aesthetically."
Kanye again pushed the envelope at the 30th anniversary 2013 MTV VMAs, with his visually stunning, silhouetted performance of "Blood On The Leaves," from YEEZUS. The performance made VMA history, marking Kanye's seventh showcase at the awards spectacular, tying him with Madonna as the two artists with the most number of VMA performances. Kanye West has delivered some of the most visually stunning and memorable - and controversial - performances in the annals of the MTV VMAs.
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Oct. 19 Seattle, WA KeyArena * #
20 Vancouver, B.C. Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena * #
22 San Jose, CA SAP Center * #
23 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena * #
25 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena * ^
26 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center * #
Nov. 1 Salt Lake City, UT EnergySolutions Arena * #
3 Denver, CO Pepsi Center * #
5 Minneapolis, MN Target Center * #
7 Chicago, IL United Center * #
10 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills * #
12 Toronto, Ont. Air Canada Centre * #
14 Montreal, Que. Bell Centre #
16 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center ^
17 Boston, MA TD Garden * #
19 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center * ^
21 Washington, DC Verizon Center #
23 New York, NY Madison Square Garden * ^
29 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena * #
30 Tampa, FL Tampa Bay Times Forum ^
Dec. 1 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena #
6 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center #
7 Houston, TX Toyota Center #
* Tickets on sale Friday, September 13
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It's likely no one will ever know for sure what happened to Jerry Cochran the night before he died. On the evening of Sept. 15, 2014, his girlfriend, Vella Rhinehart, called an ambulance to take Cochran to the emergency room—she was concerned about some swollen spider bites on his neck. They were homeless, and Cochran had trouble walking without assistance.
The last time Rhinehart saw Cochran, he was in the back of the ambulance, his walker folded up next to him. He was wearing his medical-ID necklace that let folks know he was diabetic, she says. The EMT told her Cochran didn't need his wallet or medication; she told the EMT to tell the hospital to call her when Cochran was discharged—she'd find a way to come get him.
"Nobody ever called," she says. "I called and called and called, and walked and walked"—up and down Fourth and Fifth avenues the next day, the path Cochran might have taken on his way back to their camp. Wednesday night, after two days of searching, Rhinehart got a phone call from her sister telling her Cochran had been arrested and died in jail.
Since March 2013, CityBeat 's been reporting on deaths in San Diego County jails, a series prompted by our finding that the county had the highest inmate mortality rate of California's 10 largest jail systems between 2007 and 2012. During that period, the county averaged 10 deaths a year, with a high of 12 in 2009 and a low of eight in both 2007 and 2012. Twelve people died in 2013. This year, as of Dec. 19, 16 county-jail inmates have died.
"Sixteen deaths in a one year period is a concern to us," wrote Sheriff's Cmdr. John Ingrassia in an email to CityBeat . He noted that several of those inmates were terminally ill— CityBeat counted four based on medical examiner's reports. He also noted that the Sheriff's Department books more people into jail than similarly sized counties due to different booking acceptance criteria—a point the Sheriff's Department's has made to us in the past to challenge our reporting. But, Ingrassia added, "we don't hide behind this figure as an excuse or justification for the number of jail deaths."
"Our goal is to have zero inmate deaths," he wrote, "and we take each and every case very seriously."
Cochran didn't make it beyond a Central Jail holding cell. On the morning of Sept. 16, he was arrested for trespassing only a few blocks from Scripps Mercy hospital, where Rinehart says he was taken ( CityBeat wasn't able to confirm this due to patient-privacy rules). He was wandering in and out of a chiropractor's office, "mumbling gibberish" about having lost his wallet, according to the medical examiner's report. At the jail's sally port, he refused to get out of the police car and had to be carried inside.
Rhinehart believes his behavior was the result of him being without his medication and food for possibly a dozen hours.
"He would have been like a 2-year-old," she says.
Rhinehart doesn't know if Cochran was coherent enough to let the jail's medical staff know during intake that he was diabetic. She doesn't know if he was still wearing his medical-ID necklace—it wasn't among the items inventoried by the medical examiner. At around 12:30 p.m., less than two hours after he'd arrived at the jail, he fell face-forward off a bench. Paramedics were called, and he was taken to UCSD Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 2:15. The cause of death was diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition caused by an insulin shortage that's rarely fatal if treated immediately.
Rhinehart says a sheriff's homicide detective told her that deputies "did nothing wrong." Ingrassia told CityBeat that a review of Cochran's death is scheduled for next month.
Rhinehart's back in North Carolina, where she and Cochran are from, living with her sister. "I don't go out of my bedroom," she says. "I don't leave my bed. He was my life."
During the six-year period CityBeat examined for its initial story, three lawsuits had been filed against the county over inmate deaths. By comparison, there have been three lawsuits filed in 2014 alone; last week, CityBeat confirmed that a claim's been filed in a fourth case, the precursor to a lawsuit. And, in November, a jury found the county liable in the death of Daniel Sisson, a 21-year-old who was found dead in his jail cell on June 25, 2011, from an acute asthma attack made worse by heroin withdrawal. The county is appealing the $3-million verdict.
One of the cases filed this year was by Anna Sandoval, whose husband, Ronnie Sandoval, died in the Central Jail on Feb. 23, the result of a drug overdose. He'd been arrested on Feb. 22 for methamphetamine possession. The medical examiner's report notes that during intake, Sandoval was observed to be sweating profusely. The lawsuit argues that despite obvious signs he was in distress, he was deprived of "life-saving medical attention."
A response filed by the county argues, among other points, that Sandoval alone was responsible for his death. According to the medical examiner's report, during the intake screening, he denied ingesting drugs.
"We don't know what Ronnie told the nurses, at least not yet," says Diana Adjadj, Anna Sandoval's attorney. Regardless, "there were objective signs" of possible overdose, Adjadj says. The limited records she's been able to get say that in addition to Sandoval's profuse sweating, he struggled to respond to questions during intake. At some point, he was removed from a general-population holding cell and put in a single cell, where he remained for nearly eight hours, a possible violation of California's Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, which says that an inmate who's placed in a sobering cell isn't to be left there for longer than six hours without being evaluated.
"They knew something was wrong with him," Adjadj says, "but instead of monitoring him, they isolated him in a holding cell."
According to the medical examiner's report, at close to 1 a.m., a guard saw Sandoval slump over and fall to the ground in a seizure. Emergency personnel showed up 20 minutes later but were unable to transport him; he was declared dead at 2:15 a.m.
In his email to CityBeat , Ingrassia noted that while there have been five suicides this year, none have happened since July, "which I believe is a positive sign that changes implemented by our new medical director, Dr. [Alfred] Joshua, and mandatory training received by our deputies are working."
Joshua was hired in January, and CityBeat spoke with him in July about policy changes he'd made and strategies he planned to implement to reduce the number of inmate deaths. He was looking to implement a "step-down unit" for inmates who'd been taken off suicide watch. He also said staff would be trained to be more attentive to signs that might indicate mental distress, like the condition of an inmate's cell or whether someone was refusing meals.
The two last suicides of 2014 highlight the need for these new approaches.
Hector Lleras, 36, the fifth suicide of the year, twice told jail staff—first a nurse, then a deputy—that he was going to kill himself. On July 1, he was put in a safety cell and then released 24 hours later. Almost exactly 24 hours after that, he was found hanging in his Central Jail cell.
Christopher Carroll, a mentally ill homeless man, was arrested on June 14 for disorderly conduct. A chronic alcoholic who, according to his family, suffered from serious mental illness, Carroll was placed in administrative segregation because, during previous jail stays, he'd been unable to get along with other inmates. His segregated status meant he was allowed out of his cell for only one hour every 48 hours.
On June 18 at 11:45 a.m., Carroll inquired, via intercom, when he'd get his hour in the dayroom and was told it wasn't time yet. At 12:30, he was found with a noose around his neck, attached to the cell's top bunk.
According to the medical examiner's report, he'd smeared blood on the wall of his cell. He'd urinated on the floor and food and feces were stuck to the ceiling.
Carroll was only 5 feet tall and weighed 105 pounds. His family tried to help him, says his brother Ken, but he'd reject their offers. When he was lucid, he was funny and outgoing, "full of life," Ken says. "But mental illness just kept dragging him back in."
Ken says the family wasn't able to get much information about Christopher's death. They didn't know, for instance, that he'd scrawled a suicide note on his cell wall. When CityBeat told Ken that Christopher had been placed in solitary confinement, he wondered if that's what pushed his brother to kill himself.
"He just didn't like four walls," Ken said. "He couldn't stand four walls."
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Join me in France September 2015!
SEPTEMBER 27th- OCTOBER 3rd 2015
Contact ME HERE to set up a phone interview!
Registration Deadline is August 16th, 2015!
Turn Your Inner Worrier into an Inner Warrior. Move through your fears and blocks to keeping you from Finding Your Flourish and living out your dreams!
The South of France is an enlivening experience for all the senses and the perfect environment for a wholly nourishing retreat! Our intention is to re-connect mind and body so our spirits can soar.
During the retreat, you will:
- greet and close the day with Kundalini yoga, meditation and breath work
- relish healthy (and delicious!) meals by renowned French Chef Magali Escapin. Click here for more info on Magali's magic!
- build and dream with an intimate group of like-minded and affirming women
- release persistent blocks through private NET and coaching sessions
- nourish your soul with extra time for exploration, relaxation, and connecting with yourself
- experience the powerful healing of Reiki with Heidi Hoffman, MPH, RD, guest practitioner. Read more about Heidi here!
Join me in Nice in a beautiful villa with a heated pool and spa with spectacular views of the French Riviera. Interviewing women now for this September 2015 exclusive retreat.
Rates Ranging from $2800-$3500-- see below for more details.
FAQ's about France:
Is it worth it for me to take the time out to do this?
If you're not sure whether a retreat will be worth the time, ask yourself the following questions to gain more clarity:
- Have you taken a break or gone on a trip before? What was that like? What was different after you returned from the trip? How had you grown or changed?
- If this would be your first real break, then what would be possible after returning from this trip? What could change?
- Think about everything you do in one week now. Does it feel possible to step away from that in order to return refreshed and rejuvenated?
How Much Does it Cost?
Rates range from $2800-$3500. Costs include room and board. Rates are based on double occupancy. Interested in a private room? Private rooms are limited and based on availability. Contact me HERE for more details.
Going on a retreat feels selfish…
Do you think it selfish to be your best self? I believe being your best self greatly benefits everyone you love.
To rise into our best selves, we need time to rejuvenate, to love and care for ourselves, and to truly nourish ourselves and our souls in a way that you can't always do in your day-to-day. Sometimes our daily lives are packed too full of responsibilities that are difficult to escape.
To me, retreats are opportunities for you to really relish in and build that relationship with yourself. We're usually so focused on building relationships with others that we lose that essential connection to our authentic core – what truly matters to us and what we want to manifest in our lives. When we're in touch with that core, we can really show up in the world in the way that we feel good about and that others can feel really good about.
How do I talk to my spouse about this?
Going on the international retreat of your dreams is a significant investment on all fronts, and understandably you may be a little timid about asking your partner about it. Most likely, you'll both be concerned about taking care of the kids, and how much this is going to cost. Here are a few ideas for how to prepare for the chat.
Pick a low-stress time and place: I recommend that you schedule a time to talk with you spouse one-on-one, perhaps over a date night. If this retreat means a lot to you, it might not be the best conversation to have while watching TV, getting dinner ready, or if you're both about to fall asleep.
How to start the conversation: Let your spouse know that you have something important that you would like to touch on. Explain to him or her, why this retreat feels important for you to go on. Use "I" statements, such as "I would really like it if you would support me in taking this time for myself," rather than "You went on a trip last year."
Talking about shifting childcare responsibilities while you're gone: Who and how will kids be cared for is important. If you're the main caregiver, planning for a solo trip will definitely push your boundaries.
Going on a trip can be a moment for your spouse to connect with the kids on a deeper level, and to do something kind and thoughtful for you. An added benefit: your spouse will no doubt appreciate you and all that you do even more when you get home. ;)
Going on the retreat could also be an opportunity for you to call on your support system and practice asking for and receiving help. Many of us are so uncomfortable asking for help, uncomfortable with the idea that we don't have to "do it all". Is it possible that you provide so much care for people in your circle, that your friends and family would be happy to return the favor?
Discussing your budget: Your heart flutters at the idea of taking this trip, but you're worried about how the cost will affect your partner or your family. Here are a few questions that you and your partner could discuss:
- Is this something that the two of you are willing to invest in to better the household? (Truth: When either of you are happy, the whole family benefits.)
- If it feels like you can't afford it, is it possible that you can afford it and if you didn't go on this retreat that it would be spent on something else?
- Is there a way to adjust both your spending habits to make this more comfortable?
The Bottom Line: Your dreams and desire matter. When you feel happy and healthy and at your best everyone benefits. A trip to France like this can rejuvenate your soul and help you take care of your everyday life better than if you never took anytime for yourself. I believe in this whole-heartedly.
I'm nervous about leaving my kids/pets for a week.
It's totally natural (biological, even!) to worry about leaving your kids. It's completely normal to feel stress about leaving your pets.
If your best girlfriend asked you if she should go on this retreat what would you tell her? I bet you'd tell her to do something special for herself because she deserves it. And I bet you'd offer to help with her kids/pets while she was away. ;)
I don't speak French, and I'm nervous!
Unless you choose to spend more solo time out in the town, the only time you'd be on your own is traveling to and from the airport.
Luckily, most people in the South of France speak at least some English AND the Villa is only a 15-minute drive away from the airport. If you print out our address, or have it on your phone, you can just show it to a taxi driver at the airport and be shuttled to the villa without having to worry about speaking a lick of French!
Before the trip, you'll also be connected to the other retreaters through our shared Facebook group. You can coordinate arrival and departure times and plan to travel to and from the airport together!
I haven't done yoga; will I be able to keep up?
You need NO prior experience with yoga, and can do this type of yoga no matter your current levels of fitness. We will mostly be practicing Kundalini yoga, a style that is appropriate for beginners and advanced yogis alike.
Isn't this too expensive for me to do?
It's hard to put a price tag on investing in yourself. You are the only one who can determine if you can allocate the funds in your budget for this retreat. If investing in yourself it's not something you do easily, then it might help to remember: you are worthy and deserving of your dreams.
Having fear and anxiety around spending money is a common issue for most of us, whether the funds are readily available or not. If you find yourself struggling with spending money on yourself in general, then I would really encourage you to look into doing a few coaching sessions around your beliefs about money. It can be really powerful to release your particular blocks about money, and adjust your beliefs to allow for a more abundant and prosperous mind-set to flourish in your life. You are truly worthy and deserving of investing in yourself. My hope for you is that you feel empowered by money, and have the ability to invest in your growth and development as a human being when and where you see fit.
Get creative about your money:
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WEBSTER COUNTY, Iowa – A Webster City man is expected to enter his plea to first degree murder Monday.
Corbin Graesch is charged with killing his father Steven Graesch, 61, earlier this month.
The medical examiner says the victim died from blunt force trauma.
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Floating Landcare
Join us on an environmental adventure with a twist!
What is Floating Landcare?
Floating Landcare is a group of volunteers who want to protect and restore our Hawkesbury River Estuary. They visit locations that are only accessible by boat and carry out bush regeneration activities.
During 2015 Floating Landcare volunteers stretched their sea legs and ventured beyond the Hawkesbury and Pittwater estuaries to locations on the Central Coast. These explorations went so well that Floating Landcare now includes additional activities within the Brisbane Water estuary on the Central Coast
To learn more about what our volunteers enjoy about participating in Floating Landcare watch the video below.
What is involved?
The activities range from litter collection and weed removal through to native planting and surveys of local wildlife. Most trips are scheduled on weekends in the morning and take around five hours, with morning tea and lunch provided.
Who can volunteer?
Anybody who wants to make a difference to the local environment. You don't need any experience, as all necessary equipment and training is provided. All you need is a desire to learn new skills and meet like-minded people while visiting scenic locations that are otherwise inaccessible.
How do I get involved?
Simply email firstname.lastname@example.com and let us know which event you would like to take part in. You can also contact Rebecca Mooy, Greater Sydney Local Land Services, by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or phoning 02 4724 2120.
Events for 2019
See planned activities for 2019:
- Hawkesbury Estuary Floating Landcare Calendar 2019 - 1MB
- Hawkesbury Estuary Floating Landcare Poster 2019 - 1.4MB
Additional Activities
Flannel Flower Beach - Tuesday 24 September, 2019
Meeting at Cottage Point Wharf, 8.30am, return 3pm
This activity will involve weeding, walking and working on slopes/uneven ground.
RSVP: email@example.com - Friday 20 September.
Scotland Island - Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November, 2019
This year Floating Landcare volunteers have been invited to Scotland Island for a 1 or 2 day visit and overnight stay (optional) to help with bush regen and experience Island life.
Meet at Church Point Ferry at 9am Saturday and/or Sunday. Return 4pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday.
Stay: Basic overnight accommodation on Saturday evening available for 10 volunteers
Other: Dinner provided by the local RFS, lunch/s, ferry ticket included.
RSVP: email@example.com - Friday 18 October with details of the day/s you wish to attend.
Are corporate groups welcome to volunteer?
Absolutely! For more information about corporate volunteering, visit landcareaustralia.org.au.
Take a look at some videos of volunteering corporations:
Who manages Floating Landcare?
Floating Landcare is organised by the Greater Sydney Local Land Services, which is funded by the NSW Government's Catchment Action natural resources initiative and run in partnership with Hornsby Council, Northern Beaches Council, Central Coast Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
More information
For general information about us download the Floating Landcare flyer - 3MB.
Download an article on Floating Landcare from Nature NSW Summer 2014 - 305KB
Hear from our volunteers via a Radio National podcast or read about them on the Radio National website.
Look at what we've achieved so far!
2019 Greater Sydney Regional Landcare Award winner
Floating Landcare was awarded the Greater Sydney Regional Landcare Award in the Government partnerships with Landcare category, at the Greater Sydney Regional Landcare Forum and Awards in August 2019. Floating Landcare volunteers; GSLLS; Hornsby, Northern Beaches and Central Coast Councils and NPWS partner staff have been working very well together to tackle the weedy hotspots on the waterways of the Hawkesbury estuary, Pittwater and Brisbane Waters over the past 7 years.
2015 NSW Landcare Award winner!
Floating Landcare was awarded for its Partnerships with Landcare at the Breakfast of Champions on Wednesday 2nd September 2015. This Award represents a fantastic effort by all the project partners who have been working together on the GSLLS coordinated Floating Landcare program since 2012.
With base funding from the NSW Environmental Trust, the Floating Landcare program has had 280 individual volunteers participate in the 45 Floating Landcare activities on offer during the past three years. The generous volunteer time donated to date represents the equivalent of half a million dollars in bush regeneration effort across the 17 estuary locations.
Spectacle Island Nature Reserve
Thirteen volunteers tackled weeds on Spectacle Island, one of three island nature reserves located in the Hawkesbury Estuary. The island, which has mudflats, mangroves, saltmarsh and casuarina forests, was declared a Nature Reserve in 1972 with restricted public access. These lucky volunteers had the opportunity to explore the island while removing 20 bags of agaves as well as lantana from the beachfront near the foundations of an old fishing hut.
"The island was beautiful with great views from the top." Isolde Kamerman, Hunters Hill Bushcare
"Good company, beautiful surroundings and a sense of achievement at maintaining the native bushland." Ian Clarke, Tunks Park West Bushcare
Milsons Passage, Muogamarra Nature Reserve
The Milsons Passage bush regeneration site is part of Muogamarra Nature Reserve on the Hawkesbury River. This location was an old house site with historical rock wall foundations and terracing. Previously the area has been cleared of native vegetation and was heavily invaded by weeds. As natives were replanted in 2008, Floating Landcare followed this up by removing the tree guards, as well as weeding around the plantings and the historic foundations. Twenty-three volunteers removed more than 40 bags of weeds such as agaves, crofton weed, mother of millions and watsonia.
"A chance to discover areas that are not accessible by road and meet great people. A fun boat ride and rewarding outdoor gardening." Julie Wilson, Mooney Mooney resident
"It's very encouraging to see such a large group of volunteers devote a Saturday to restoring our environment." Wendy Grimm, Hornsby Australian Plants Society member
Hungry Beach, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Hungry Beach, on the western side of West Head, is a peaceful white sandy beach with views across to Patonga. The volunteers and National Parks staff worked together to stop the spread of weeds, particularly mother of millions, from moving into the bushland behind the beach.
"I enjoy visiting places I wouldn't otherwise get to and it was a great day of meeting new people." Lynne Springett, Hornsby Council Bushcare
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So, of the DC books this week, all of which are origin-themed zero issues, there are two actual new books this week. The first is the Phantom Stranger, and the second is the new Arabian-American Green Lantern.
And neither are that impressive out of the gate.
Let's start with Simon Baz, the new Green Lantern. He's a car thief who steals a stolen van that turns out to have a big fat bomb in it. He turned to stealing cars because he used to build them, see. He lives in Dearborn, Michigan, and gets sucked into the bowels of the government's black op-
You know, I can't finish this. I just can't. If you had asked me to sit down and write a litany of cliches that some hack would immediately stick an Arabian-American character into, I would have written the basic plot description of this book. It's an episode of 24 that ends with a Green Lantern ring instead of a Jack Bauer torture scene. It's not that I object to the political content, it's just so ham-fisted it hurts.
And it kills me because I don't think Geoff Johns, who has Lebanese ancestry, has total control here. The opening of this book is actually fairly spare and effective, detailing the tough ten years Simon dealt with as neighbors become suspicious and friends become enemies. Then it starts taking a turn to the cliched. I know that these are serious issues, but they're handled in a thudding, obvious way.
The final kick to the teeth is that DC can't be arsed to even make the deaths in the annual they released last week stick. Yep, Hal and Sinestro are already back, sort of.
But at least it has potential. I'll get the next issue, because there's a lot of hanging plot threads here that are genuinely interesting, and I trust Johns to turn this book into something great.
Phantom Stranger, on the other hand… This is not inspiring confidence in the upcoming Trinity War.
The main problem is that it's all setup, and the payoff is… another origin. The really painful part is that it's a reboot of the Spectre, and this origin story isn't even that well told.


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EPA proposes gas capturing requirements for E&P operations
The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed new air pollution standards for oil and gas exploration and production operations on July 29 in response to a court order. The standards would require operators to capture natural gas which currently escapes into the atmosphere, the agency indicated.
The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed new air pollution standards for oil and gas exploration and production operations on July 29 in response to a court order. The standards would require operators to capture natural gas which currently escapes into the atmosphere, the agency indicated.
EPA said the proposal would cut volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted during several processes, including a 95% reduction during completion of new and modified hydraulically fractured wells. Capturing gas that currently escapes into the air would make it available for sale through technology and processes several producers already use and some states require, EPA said.
US gas production is increasing with more than 25,000 new and existing wells fraced or refraced each year, it noted. EPA said it anticipates the proposed VOC reductions would reduce ozone nonattainment problems in many oil and gas production areas. They also would yield a significant environmental benefit by reducing emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent that carbon dioxide, from new and modified wells, according to the agency. The proposed changes also would lower cancer risks from emissions of benzene and several other air toxics, it added.
EPA said its analysis of the proposed changes, which also include requirements for storage tanks and other equipment, show that they are highly cost-effective, with a net savings to the industry of tens of millions of dollars annually from the value of gas that would no longer escape into the atmosphere.
It said the proposal included reviews of four air regulations for the oil and gas industry as required by the Clean Air Act: a new source performance standard for VOCs from equipment leaks at gas processing plants; a new source performance standard for sulfur dioxide emissions from gas processing plants; an air toxics standard for oil and gas production; and an air toxics standard for natural gas transmission and storage.
Final rule by February 2012
The agency said that it was under a consent decree requiring it to sign a proposal by July 28 and take final action by Feb. 28, 2012. It said as part of the public comment period, EPA would hold three public hearings, in Dallas, Denver, and Pittsburgh, Pa. Details on the hearings will be announced soon, it said.
Industry groups initially reacted cautiously to the proposals. "EPA has already imposed stringent emissions limitations on engines used in oil and gas operations," Howard Feldman, the American Petroleum Institute's scientific and regulatory policy director, said on July 28. "API will review these proposed rules to ensure that they don't inadvertently create unsafe operating conditions, are cost effective and truly provide additional public health benefits, and don't stifle the development of our abundant natural resources.
He said API also would like EPA to extend the final rule deadline beyond February 2012 by a minimum of 6 months to allow adequate time to collect and analyze comments on the proposed rules.
A spokeswoman for the Independent Petroleum Association of America said it would take a closer look at EPA's proposal once it was published in the Federal Register before commenting. "The information that we have seen from the EPA is very vague," she told OGJ in a July 29 e-mail. "Many oil and gas producers already use green completion technologies; however, we do not know whether they are the same as those proposed by EPA."
Environmental organizations applauded the proposed rules. "Natural gas drilling has been spewing vast amounts of toxins into our air every day without limits, sickening families and communities," Deb Nardone, who directs the Sierra Club's natural gas reform campaign, said on July 28. "This proposed protection would help reign in life-threatening pollution from gas drilling for the first time and is a significant step forward in cleaning up a dirty industry."
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Or could this simply be a spark plug from the 1920's? At first glance and after the initial dating it appears to be 500,000 years old. And this measurement makes many people scratch their heads, because after careful review it does in
fact appear to be a spark plug.
This is an example of how discernment can be used, and our biases about what we want it to be should not maintained. It is a fascinating find non the less, because it also underscores how easily any one can let their biases over whelm them.
I admit I thought this was a one of the many strange artifacts found and suppressed by mainstream science, but the path of truth compelled me to dig deeper, and now it is more likely, given all the available data, it is only about 90 years old.
- Justin
Source - Nexus Illuminati
The Coso'Spark plug' is one of the most interesting and anomalous artifacts ever discovered.
Its story begins one February morning in 1961, when the owners of a gem shop were out looking for new exhibits in the Coso Mountains of Eastern California. Little did they know that, among the geodes they collected was a controversial relic that would challenge what we knew about our planet's past.
The next day, they started cutting into the rocks, hoping they contained valuable crystals inside. Instead, they discovered that one of the geodes contained what appeared to be a mechanical device resembling a spark plug.
The device itself consisted of a porcelain cylinder circled by rings of copper. X-ray-analysis showed a magnetic rod and a metal spring were housed inside the cylinder. The rock also contained a soft, white substance that was never identified.
But the most puzzling aspect of this find was the age of the geode, which was determined by analyzing the stratum in which it was found as well as the presence of a concretion of marine animal fossils on its surface. Geologists determined it could be as old as 500,000 years.
All evidence seemed to suggest the Coso artifact and the white substance covering it had spent a long time submerged under seawater. But what civilization had been advanced enough to engineer and then lose it? Was it even an earthly civilization? Turning to mainstream science for answers would be in vain.
Adepts of creationism have cited this oopart (out of place artifact) as evidence for the existence of an advanced pre-flood civilization while atheists have always dismissed it as a hoax.
Unfortunately, this disputed relic was not subjected to rigorous testing and there's little chance it will ever become the central point of unbiased scientific analysis. It simply vanished in 1969 and hasn't turned up ever since.
The Coso artifact and other equally-intriguing ooparts will silently fuel conspiracy theories from the obscure comfort as a centerpiece in someone's private collection.
The 10 Most Not-So-Puzzling Ancient Artifacts: The Coso Artifact
The next item on the 10 Most Puzzling Ancient Artifacts list is the Coso Artifact…or as it should be more correctly named; The 1920's era Spark Plug that got confused for a Geode. Which if you know anything about how metal corrodes, debunks this entirely. It also takes all the fun out of writing a big'ol blog post about this, so let's start at the beginning shall we?
In February of 1961, Wallace Lane, Virginia Maxey and Mike Mikesell, who were looking for minerals to sell in their shop in Olancha, California discovered a specimen that looked rather different than their normal fair. The outer layer of the specimen was encrusted with fossil shells and their fragments. In addition to shells, the discoverers noticed two nonmagnetic metallic objects in the crust, resembling a nail and a washer.
The next day, in his workshop at their store, Mike Mikesell claims to have ruined a nearly new diamond saw blade while cutting the specimen in half. Inside Mikesell discovered a perfectly circular section of very hard, white material that appeared to be porcelain. In the center of the porcelain cylinder was a 2-millimeter shaft of bright metal which responded to a magnet. There are the only hard facts we have on the origin of the Artifact. Beyond this, things start to get hazy, and red flags begin to pop up.
We don't know what all was done to examine the Artifact early on. We know that Virginia Maxey claims that she took the "geode" to a geologist who dated the artifact to be about 500,000 years old. We don't know who this geologist is, what he did to examine the Artifact, what his real conclusions were, or if he really existed. Whoever he is, I question his expertise, because this is object is obviously not a geode.
Remember the Klerksdorp Spheres that I went over in an earlier post? This is the same kind of thing. Only instead of making a sand candle, this is more like growing salt crystals. Think back to when you were a kid and for a science project you made a supersaturated liquid, added a string, and watched crystals grow.
Ok, never did that one? Go to you kitchen, boil about a cup of water, take a spoon and quickly start adding either salt or sugar, stirring slowly so you don't over cool the water, until the salt/sugar refuse to dissolve completely anymore. This might take a bit, and it will take a good deal of salt/sugar. Next take a thin fibrous string, soak it in the liquid and then hang it up so that one end is still in the liquid. Now wait, for a while, like a day or better. You'll notice that crystals start forming on the string as the liquid evaporates, the more you were able to dissolve into the liquid, the bigger your crystals will grow.
Now, this isn't a perfect analogy, but it is pretty much what happens when you leave ferric (iron) metals in damp ground for long periods of time. The water begins to oxidize the metal, the oxidation acts like glue sticking things too it (like the sand in the sand candle), and the larger the bit of metal, the bigger the concretion will grow. Just like in the example, you need something for the concretions to adhere to, like the string, only here it's our ferric object which also causes the oxidation.
This is a common occurrence, especially in historic archaeology, where we find nails, hinges, door knobs, handles, files, etc by the bucket full. The first time you see one, you think it's some kind of rusty potato, but it's obviously metal of some kind. It's hard to identify these objects, and you basically learn from experience to tell what they are, when you can. This concretion is also common in underwater archaeology, but underwater archaeologists have sophisticated ways of removing the buildup without damaging the artifact underneath. You can go watch the process in action at the Indianapolis Children's Museum right now as they clean a cannon recovered from a sunken ship.
Quick recap.
So far we have an unidentified metal and porcelain artifact recovered by some rock-hounds. They don't know what it is so they take it to a mysterious, unnamed geologist who somehow dates it to being 500,000 years old, despite the oxidation that the geologist should have noticed.
To add to this, the Coso Artifact possesses no characteristics that would classify it as a geode [Stromberg 2000]. Geodes consists of a thin outer shell, composed of dense chalcedonic silica, and are filled with a layer of quartz crystals [Stromberg 2000]. The Coso Artifact not only has neither of these characteristics, but its outer shell is softer than a Geode [Stromberg 2000]. These are glaring differences that a geologist would have noticed.
Identifying the artifact was actually a pretty simple feat and the story about it is rather funny…to me anyway, so instead of typing the whole thing out, I will simply quote form the article, "The Coso Artifact: Mystery From the Depths of Time?" by Pierre Stromberg and Paul Heinrich:
"To help us to learn more about spark-plug technology of a century ago, we enlisted the help of the Spark Plug Collectors of America (SPCA). We sent letters to four different spark plug collectors describing the Coso Artifact, including Calais's X-rays of the object in question. We expected the SPCA to provide some vague hints or no information at all about the artifact. The actual answers were stunning.
On September 9, 1999, Chad Windham, President of the SPCA, called Pierre Stromberg. Windham initially suspected that Stromberg was a fellow spark plug collector, writing incognito, with the motive of hoaxing him. His fears were compounded by the fact that there is an actual line of spark plugs named "Stromberg". Though Stromberg repeatedly assured Windham that his intentions were purely for research, he was puzzled why Windham was so suspicious and asked him to explain. Windham replied that it was so obvious to him that the artifact was a contemporary spark plug, the letter had to be a hoax. "I knew what it was the moment I saw the X-rays," Windham wrote.
Stromberg asked Windham if he could identify the particular make of the spark plug. Windham replied he was certain that it was a 1920s-era Champion spark plug. Later, Windham sent 2 identical spark plugs for comparison. Ten days after Windham's telephone call, Bill Bond, founder of the SPCA and curator of a private museum of spark plugs containing more than 2000 specimens, called Stromberg. Bond said he thought he knew the identity of the Coso Artifact: "A 1920s Champion spark plug." Spark plug collectors Mike Healy and Jeff Bartheld (Vice President of the SPCA) also concurred with Bond's and Windham's assessment about the spark plug. To date, there has been no dissent among the spark plug collectors as to the identity of the Coso Artifact. "
So, a definitive ID, and no decent among experts on the subject. We know the Coso Artifact wasn't a Geode and that it is a 1920's spark plug. Now what?
Now we have to deal with those who ignore facts in order to pursue their own belief. Included in this group of people are, of course, the Ancient Alien folks, who claim that the Artifact is evidence of early contact with aliens who's space craft apparently broke down and then left spare parts behind. Also in this group are the Young Earth Creationists who seem to think the Artifact somehow proves a young earth…by being dated at 500,000 years old, and ignoring the fact that simple math once again eludes them.
And so there you have it folks, The Coso Artifact aka The 1920's era Spark Plug that got confused for a Geode. I won't lie, I was a little disappointed with this one, but hey, they can't all be winners right?
"The Coso Artifact." Bad Archaeology. http://www.badarchaeology.com/?page_id=223 Accessed July 9th 2012.
Stromberg, Pierre
2000. The Coso Artifact : Mystery from the Depths of Time. The Talk Origins Archives. http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/coso.html Accessed July 9th 2012.
Stromberg, Pierre and Paul V Heinrich
2004 "The Coso Artifact: Mystery From the Depths of Time?" Reports of the National Center for Science Education. March–April 2004. Vol 24 Issue 2. http://ncse.com/rncse/24/2/coso-artifact Accessed July 9th 2012.
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