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Two Student's Heroic Actions Save a Life
February 22, 2019
Taking Monday off of school for a holiday didn't prove to be the usual fun and relaxing day for two Round Rock juniors. Tyler Ludemann and Nick Goodrum found themselves in an unexpected situation that forced them to think quick on their feet while facing the immense pressure of being the deciding factor of someone's life. On Jan. 21, the two juniors were enjoying their Monday off of school when the unexpected happened.
"Nick and I were hanging in his front yard when a man ran up to us and started screaming for help," Ludemann said, "He said a man had collapsed so Nick called 911 while I ran over to the man to start chest compressions. After about a minute of compressions he took a deep breath so I stopped for a second because I thought he was coming back into consciousness. Shortly after I realized he wasn't coming back into consciousness so I continued doing chest compressions for another five minutes until the EMS showed up."
Because of the boys heroic actions, the 57-year-old victim was kept alive long enough for paramedics to arrive. After the man was taken to the hospital, the two boys learned from the Round Rock Fire Battalion Chief, Lewis King, that if they had not raced to the man's aid and properly performed CPR than the victim might have been at risk of never seeing his wife and two daughters ever again. In the following days the two boys got an opportunity to meet the man's family.
"Meeting the gentleman's family was amazing." Ludemann said. "Nick and I got to see that we didn't only save this man's life, but instead we got to see a family still had a dad."
That same day Nick and Tyler were awarded the prodigious Challenge Coin, a small coin or medallion that symbolizes praise for their courageous actions. Goodrum and Ludemann received three Challenge Coins. The Round Rock Fire Department, Swat team, and the gentleman who collapsed gave each boy a coin.
The two students originally learned CPR through their high school to meet the requirements for a student parking pass. Little did they know they'd eventually end up using what they had learned, and in doing so save someone's life.
"This experience is going to live on with us forever. CPR is a great thing to learn and at first we didn't take it seriously when we should have, but it doesn't take being certified. It just helps to know what to do when you might need it. It's crazy that someone can lose their life in the blink of an eye and you can go from having fun to a life or death situation in an hour."


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A Rare WWI Canadian Sanderson Quillon Bayonet
A Rare WWI Canadian Sanderson Quillon Bayonet - Steel blade features a very sharp blade and tip, with fullers on both sides, measures 23 mm x 430 mm, marked with a crown above above "E.R.", version dated "1907", inspection dated "9 '08" (September 1908) and maker marked "SANDERSON" on one side of the ricasso, marked with the Broad Arrow government acceptance stamp, an "X" bend mark and three crown above individual inspector number "35" and "E" (Enfield) marks on the ricasso's other side, hooked metal quillon with ring, wooden plates embedded on either side of the handle and held in place via two rivets and central pins, the handle exhibiting light contact and one small gouge near the pommel, marked "CAN." above "R. 590" on the pommel, weighing 490 grams, measuring 80 mm x 550 mm overall, light contact and pitting on the blade. Accompanied by its black leather scabbard, heavy stitched raised seam along the full length of the scabbard on the reverse, painted black chape and locket wired to the leather body, the locket with intact frog stud, along with three rivets on either side and wide throat, partial separation evident of the locket from the leather body, weighing 293 grams, measuring 40 mm x 445 mm overall, light scuffing on the leather exposing the original brown colouring, contact marks on the chape and locket. All metal parts are magnetic, very fine overall.

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Drawing Amperian Loops
"Draw an Amperian loop that you would use to calculate the magnetic field of a sheet of current. "
This SWBQ can be done as a part of the lecture that is the introduction to the Ampere's Law Activity. It is a way to prime students for thinking about what symmetry arguments are needed.
Wrap Up
- One that is parallel or perpendicular to field at every point and where the magnitude is constant
- $\vec{B}=\pm B(z)\, \hat{y}$ from symmetry arguments (see lecture), so want constant $z$, same infinitesimal distance ($dz$) above and below sheet


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The House and Senate are in session this week.
The House will return on Tuesday. Legislative business begins at 2:00 pm. Votes are postponed until 6:30 pm. There are a total of eight bills coming to the floor on suspension this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.
There are two rule bills this week, which will be considered on Thursday and Friday. The House Rules Committee will meet on Tuesday at 5:00 pm to consider the rule governing the bills and any amendments. The Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act, H.R. 986, essentially functions as a disapproval resolution, although it's outside the procedures of the Congressional Review Act (CRA). H.R. 986 is worded very similarly, and it targets the Trump administration's State Relief and Empowerment Waivers. This guidance was rolled out in October. The State Relief and Empowerment Waivers relate to the State Innovation Waivers under Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act and make easier for states to get waivers to improve access to the nongroup health insurance market. If H.R. 986 passes Congress, the guidance would be nullified. Because H.R. 986 isn't privileged, the bill will be subject to the 60-vote cloture threshold in the Senate.
The other rule bill is the Supplemental Appropriations Act, H.R. 2157. This is another disaster relief bill. The Senate attempted to take up a supplemental on April 1, but the cloture motion on the bill failed. This version of the supplemental appropriations bill would spend $17.2 billion, almost $4 billion more than the previous supplemental, for disaster relief for Puerto Rico and the midwest. This spending, by the way, is not subject to the spending caps. There more than four dozen amendments to H.R. 2157 pending in House Rules. Additionally, rule governing the bill reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program through the end of the fiscal year without even any of the simplest reforms that conservatives have been seeking for as long as the memory allows.
The committee schedule for the week is here.
The Senate will return Monday at 3:00 pm. On Thursday, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) filed cloture on six nominations, likely all of whom will be considered on the floor this week in the order below.
We expect a vote on the cloture motion for Joseph Bianco around 5:30 pm. This vote will be on the cloture motion.
Obviously, conservatives and libertarians aren't fans of the Export-Import Bank, but certain protectionists inside the White House have been pushing for the Senate to re-establish a quorum on the Bank's Board of Governors. There hasn't been a quorum on the board since July 2015, and the Bank hasn't been able to grant subsidies exceeding $10 million. The Export-Import Bank has become synonymous with cronyism, doling out subsidies to big businesses like Boeing, Caterpillar, and General Electric. In fact, Boeing received 70 percent of taxpayer-backed loan guarantees and 40 percent of subsidies from Ex-Im between FY 2007 and FY 2014, according to the Mercatus Center. Boeing has since found private financing for its deals and Caterpillar saw record profit shares in the first quarter, although that may not last due to economic concerns in China.
With a quorum on the board for the first time in nearly four years, Ex-Im will be back in business, doling out large loans for corporations can handle their own deals. It also sets the stage for the reauthorization fight for Ex-Im, the current authorization for which expires on September 30.
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This winter it shimmers not only on our holiday dresses, but especially in our face! Whether on the eyelids or the lips – shimmer is now totally announced!
Fairy Dust translates as fairy dust. Sounds glamorous – and that's it. What exactly does that mean? Shimmer particles conquer the make-up world! Because this look is about fine glitter and shimmer elements that are applied around the eyes and lips. This trend is so great for the Christmas and New Year, where there are finally enough occasions to celebrate.
That's where the trend comes from
Glitter make-up we could already admire on one or the other show of the Fashion Weeks, as here with Jeremy Scott. Here the models ran with glitter metallic lips over the catwalk.
At the Spring Summer 2019 Fashion Week, there were not only glitter lips, but also shimmering eye make-up!
The French woman Violet Seurat, Global Beauty Director of Estes Lauder, shows the right fairy-dust look currently on her Instagram account. She is also the one who speaks the fairy-dust look in an interview with Birdie.
So you put on the look on the eyes
The great thing about the trend: You can control it yourself. Meaning: You determine the intensity of the look. If you want to try it out first, start with less shimmer particles and spread it sparingly on the eyelid.
You love glitter, shimmer and attract attention? Then you can apply the particles generously on your eyelid and around it. A base of colored eye shadow is also great here!
You can also mix the glitter particles directly with your eyeshadow before applying or you can take eye shadow that already contains glitter or shimmer. Be sure to use a primer before applying, so your look will last. If you're a fan of eyeliner, you can put on a glitter eyeliner instead of the classic one.
That's how Fairy Dust works on his lips
Before spreading the shimmer particles on your lips, use a lipstick. Now the shimmer comes into play: either you distribute it on the entire lips, or concentrate on the middle.
Fairy Dust: The new beauty alternative
So that it does not get too much, decide on the Fairy Dust make-up look for either of these: eyes or lips. Fairy Dust Look – all in all a charming alternative to classic smokey eyes and red lips. If not everyone gets the mood to shine the bet!


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The New Catalog was released this morning with some cool new stuff. My favorite is the inflatable dragon though. I think its really cool, and goes great with all the other Midieval theme stuff. Also my new page BB's Contests will be released soon, check back for updates to my site. Here are this months Cheats for the catalog.
Click the Tree for the Tree, Click The house plant for the Coffee shop tree.
Click the Vase for the Plush Gray Chair.
Click The Window of the Pink Castle for the Inflatable Dragon.
Click the top part of the sink for the Cake.


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My interest in real estate began soon after I purchased my first rental property. I didn't know much about renovations, associated costs or how to find a great tenant, but I was determined to learn. I realized that I had a passion for real estate. I enjoyed learning about property maintenance, home prices and the local market. I envisioned myself buying more rental properties. I decided that becoming a Realtor would allow me to learn as much as I could about real estate transactions and I looked forward to finding the best deals for myself, my friends and family. More than 10 years later, I have several rental properties and I am passionate about what I do as a Realtor. Every day is different and I'm always meeting new people, with a variety of needs, desires and real estate goals. I get such satisfaction out of helping people meet and surpass those goals and I always love a great deal.
I currently live in St. Catharines with my wife Julia and our 2 children. I have always lived in the Niagara Region and I love it here. When I'm not working with clients, I love to enjoy all of what Niagara has to offer such as the endless number of golf courses, trails and parks. My family and I love grabbing a bite at places like the St. Catharines Farmers Market, Beechwood Doughnuts, Avondale Dairy Bar, Cat's Caboose or John's Meat Shop in Thorold. My kids love the St. Catharines Public Library and the Kiwanis Aquatics centre. We've started some great family traditions at Howell's Pumpkin Patch and Smith's Christmas Tree Farm. I can go on and on, but I won't, because you might have other things to do. If you or your family are looking to make the Niagara Region your new home, or are interested in selling your property, please feel free to contact me. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with you.


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This sizable, handmade decoration gives you something to crow about. This jet-black crow and its base were carved and painted under fair-trade principles.
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Have you ever seen a beach so beautifully blessed and incredibly perfect that it feels like mother nature took a longer time to build it? Mylopotamos beach in Pelion definitely looks like the pièce de résistance of Pelion's beach line up. Reaching the beach means you'll have to tread a small cobblestone path carefully until the first sight of it comes into full view and takes your breathe away. After marveling at this beautiful prelude, you'll soon find out that there's a hole naturally carved out of the rock mountain which acts like a gateway to another beautiful cove. I don't know about you but I've never seen anything like it before!
After having our breakfast in Agios Ioannis, we drove towards Mylopotamos beach without knowing what to expect. All I know is that it's the second most popular beach in Pelion and by that description alone I was convinced to see it. There was ample parking space in the area and as soon as we've parked our car, we started our descent towards the beach using the cobblestone path which was quite scary and slippery to tread. (I'm a scaredy cat so don't listen to me, it's not that scary for normal people.)
It is a bit dangerous though specially for someone like me whose love for the beach is inexplicable. On the way there, you see a glimpse of how beautiful this beach is going to be which gets you more excited. The sound of the sea and the chatter of the people below you increases that excitement a notch more. I felt like a toddler hearing the sounds of an ice cream truck.
Ooooohhhhh la la were the first words (or sound) I was able to utter as soon as I saw Mylopotamos beach in its entirety. It's gorgeous! The turquoise and clear water, the pebbles which I prefer than sand, the rock mountain which serves as a stunning backdrop of the beach and the lone rock in the middle of the sea to add up to the atmosphere of this already amazing scenery.
I was busy taking photos of the beach itself when I noticed something on my left. "Is that a hole carved out of the mountain?" I asked The Greek Mister. He didn't say anything but started walking towards it. As we neared it, I realized that it is in fact a hole carved out of the mountain and it leads to another beach. I squealed and went crazy snapping as many photos as I can.
Mylopotamos beach is divided into two – the main one where we first went is the organized one complete with sunbeds, shower and a restaurant/cafe. The one on the other side of the rock is the unorganized one but it has some sort of a cave which you can seek shelter in if it gets too hot.
We're not very organized beachgoers in fact, we didn't even have beach towels with us so it wasn't a hard decision to make which side of Mylopotamos beach to base ourselves on. We went back to the organized side of it and stayed there for only God knows how long.
In between reading a book, drinking beer and taking a dip in the cold refreshing waters of the beach I also dozed off for a bit. It was only when I felt my stomach rumble which is its cry that it needs to be refueled did we got up from our sunbeds and went on our way back to the car to search for food.
Definitely a great day spent at Mylopotamos beach. 🙂
This post is part of Monday Escapes Link-up.


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The Philippine Navy (PN) has quietly moved ahead and implemented the acquisition of another project under the Horizon 1 phase of the Revised AFP Modernization Program.
Based on the Philippine Navy's recent publicly-released documents the Philippine Navy has pushed through with the Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (Series 2018) acquisition project, which is a "2nd List of Horizon 1" project that was approved for acquisition.
The MPAC Mk. III built by Propmech-Lung Teh JV. The same design, with probably minor changes, will be used for the 4th batch of MPACs to be acquired by the Philippine Navy.
To avoid confusion, here is how it goes:
The Philippine Navy's Horizon 1 phase, which was approved for implementation in 2014, previously had a Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (MPAC) Acquisition Project with an Approved Budget for Contract (ABC) worth Php270 million. This was also called the "MPAC 3" during its pre-delivery phase. This was awarded to a Joint Venture of Propmech Corporation and Lung Teh Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. The former is a Filipino-owned company while the latter is a boatbuilder from Taiwan.
The boats acquired from this project, now known as the MPAC Mk. III Series 2014 (specifically the BA-488, BA-489, and BA-491) were delivered mid 2017, and are now being installed with weapon systems acquired from Rafael Advanced Systems Ltd. of Israel as they are scheduled to conduct the Philippine Navy's first ever test firing of a surface-to-surface missile this coming July, as revealed by PN FOIC VAdm. Robert Empedrad recently.
This project we are discussing is part of the Philippine Navy's "2nd List of Horizon 1", an extension program of the Horizon 1 phase that was approved for implementation only in early 2016, has an acquisition project for another batch of MPACs. The Philippine Navy, based on new bid documents, appears to call this project the MPAC Mk. III Series 2018, to differentiate it from the MPAC Mk. III Series 2014 project. For convenience, let's call it as how the PN does.
AFP, DND now lining up wishlist for AFP Modernization 2nd horizon
This project has an ABC of Php270 million (similar to all other MPAC acquisition projects), and involves the acquisition of three (3) brand new MPACs that can be armed with missile systems similar to those of MPAC Mk. III Series 2014.
It was only several weeks ago that confirmation of who bagged the MPAC4 contract, which is the Joint Venture of Propmech Corporation and Lung Teh Shipbuilding. The Department of National Defense (DND) did not release a Letter of Award (LOA) in their website, but based on the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) made by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) under SARO-BMB-D-17-0024343 approved on 15 December 2017, the value is expected to be at Php269,799,999.99. This amount was released on 18 December 2017 based on the DBM's SARO release records.


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'Hell' refugees can stay in £1.2m home they trashed
A FAMILY of refugees who turned their taxpayer-funded home worth £1.25million into a rubbish strewn eyesore was spared eviction yesterday.
Palestinian Manal Mahmoud avoided being kicked out of the Victorian townhouse after promising to get her rowdy family under control.
Mrs Mahmoud, 40, and her seven children were branded a "family from hell" after complaints about noise, mess and
abusive behaviour – as the Daily Express reported on Wednesday.
But the local council decided not to pursue eviction proceedings because the jobless woman's children are as young as five.
Instead, Mrs Mahmoud told West London County Court she, her children and visitors would not "cause a nuisance" again.
She also agreed to be moved from the three-bedroom house near the River Thames in Fulham and was warned that she faces jail if her family flout the agreement.
If they have abused their refugee status, why can't we just kick them out of the country?
Officials decided not to evict them because if thrown out, they could present themselves as homeless at the nearest council office and, under the law, would be regarded as a housing priority.
Last night, Greg Smith, deputy leader of Hammersmith and Fulham Council, said the family will be moved out of the borough as soon as possible.
He said: "This council takes a zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour and our residents can now bid these
neighbours from hell farewell.
"It is appalling that families like this repay the British taxpayer by wreaking havoc and showing a complete lack of respect to their law-abiding and hard-working neighbours."
Ukip home affairs spokesman Gerard Batten said:
"If they have abused their refugee status, why can't we just kick them out of the country?
"We invite people from around the world to take the Mickey out of us, then have to pay for the privilege."
Matthew Sinclair, of the Tax- Payers' Alliance, said: "Looking back at this sorry saga, taxpayers can do little but lament the considerable amount of their money spent pursuing this case all the way to the courts."
The council took legal proceedings against the family after complaints about their behaviour at the property in Greswell Street, Fulham.
Although the house is owned by a private landlord, the council leases it and rents it out to the Mahmoud family.
The rent is paid by the Government through housing benefit, and the family are understood to receive close to the limit of £395 per week.
Officials began action after neighbours complained about rowdiness and noise – particularly from the sons, Ossama, 19, and 17-year-old Ziad.
Ossama was jailed for drug offences earlier this year but Ziad was still causing trouble this week, making obscene gestures when asked about his conduct.
The house's owner found that doors had been ripped off and wallpaper and carpets torn up, the garden overgrown and littered with debris, and tiles on the front path smashed.
At yesterday's hearing, Mrs Mahmoud, clad in a traditional Islamic niqab veil, listened from the back of the court as her barrister Jim Shepherd argued that she understood it was her last chance.
He said: "My client is offering an undertaking to the court and it is on the basis that she's promising to comply with the terms of her tenancy.
"The significant paragraph is allowing visitors or those living with her to cause a nuisance.
"I've explained the significance of that and the potential, if there is a breach, of imprisonment."
The court heard that Ziad has also signed an anti-social behaviour agreement.
Councillor Smith said the case demonstrates why the Government should lower the housing benefit cap from £395 per week – more than £20,000-a-year.
"We fully support the introduction of more sensible and lower housing benefit caps," he said.
A council spokesman said:
"Notwithstanding the appalling behaviour, the council reluctantly acknowledges that under the law of the land it still has a legal obligation to house this family."


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Your mouth's biting and chewing function is an intricate interplay of your teeth, jaws, lips, cheeks and tongue. Most of the time everything works in orderly fashion, but occasionally the soft tissues of the tongue or cheeks get in the way and are accidentally bitten. The resultant wound creates a traumatic fibroma, an overgrowth of tissue that develops to cover the affected area.
A fibroma consists of fibrous tissue made up of the protein collagen; this traumatized tissue functions much like a callous on a tender spot of skin by binding together the new tissues forming as the wound heals. But because the fibroma is raised on the surface of the cheek more than normal tissue, the chances are high it will be bitten again and reinjured, even multiple times. If this occurs the fibroma becomes tougher and more pronounced.
As it becomes raised and hardened in this way, it becomes more noticeable. More than likely, though, it poses no danger other than as an inconvenience. If it becomes too much of a nuisance, or you have concerns that it's more than a benign growth, it can be removed with a simple fifteen-minute procedure. An oral surgeon, periodontist or dentist with surgical training will first anesthetize the area with a local anesthetic; the fibroma is then completely excised (removed) and the wound opening sutured with two or three small sutures. Any post-procedure discomfort should be mild and easily managed by pain medication like aspirin or ibuprofen.
Although it's highly unlikely the fibroma is cancerous, the excised tissue should then be sent for biopsy. Viewing the tissue microscopically is the only definitive way to determine the true nature of the tissue and confirm any diagnosis that the tissue is benign. This is no cause for alarm as it's a standard healthcare procedure to biopsy this particular kind of excised tissue.
"Bumps and lumps" are common occurrences in the mouth. It's a good idea to point them out to us during your regular checkups or at any time if you have a concern. In either case, this bothersome problem can be easily treated.
If you would like more information on traumatic fibromas, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Common Lumps and Bumps in the Mouth."
Periodontal (gum) disease is sometimes called a "silent" malady — meaning that its symptoms don't generally announce themselves with great fanfare (or pain, as conditions like tooth decay and root canal issues often do). Yet this disease is estimated to affect almost half of the adult population in the United States, causing deterioration of the gums and the bone surrounding the teeth… and possibly leading to bacterial infections, loss of teeth, and even systemic (whole-body) problems.
So what exactly is periodontal disease? Actually, it's the broad name for a group of related diseases which attack the soft tissue of the gums and the tooth-supporting bone. Most periodontal diseases are caused by the buildup of harmful bacteria in a biofilm (thin, sticky layer), which coats teeth in the absence of effective oral hygiene. And yes, that means if you don't brush and floss daily, you're much more likely to develop gum disease.
Even the most attractive smile could have gum disease lurking beneath it. How do you know if you may be affected? Some early warning signs include redness or inflammation of the edges of the gums, a bad taste in your mouth or bad breath, plus any degree of bleeding when you brush your teeth (brushing should never cause gums to bleed). As the disease progresses, you may develop painful inflammation or a pus-filled abscess, bone loss, loose teeth… and eventually tooth loss.
But don't wait until then to seek treatment! If you see your general dentist regularly, and if he or she notices signs of gum disease, you may be referred to a periodontist. But you don't need a referral — you can simply make an appointment and come in for a check-up. That may be wise if you have noticed any warning signs — especially if it has been a while since you've had an exam. Periodontal disease may be a silent malady, but that doesn't mean you have to let it affect your oral health.
If you would like more information about periodontal disease, call our office for a consultation. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles "When To See A Periodontist" and "Warning Signs of Periodontal (Gum) Disease."
When your baby's first teeth erupt in the mouth, it's a big step in their development. Unfortunately, you may not have much opportunity to celebrate — you're too busy tending to your infant whose experience is anything but pleasant.
Commonly known as teething, the eruption process usually begins between six and nine months of age, although some children may begin as early as three months or as late as twelve. Not all teeth come in at the same time: it usually begins with the two lower front teeth, then the two upper front teeth, followed by the molars and then the canines (eye teeth). By age three, most children have all twenty of their primary teeth.
Each child's teething experience is different and may vary in length of time and intensity. The usual signs are heightened irritability, biting and gnawing accompanied by gum swelling, ear rubbing, drooling and sometimes facial rashes. Babies also may have disturbed sleeping patterns and a decreased appetite. Occasionally, this discomfort can be intense.
There are some things you can do to ease this discomfort. Provide your baby a clean, chilled (not frozen) rubber teething ring, chilled pacifier or wet washcloth to gnaw on. Cold foods, like popsicles for older children can also be soothing, though you should limit sugary foods to lower the risk of tooth decay. You can also finger massage swollen gums to counteract the pressure coming from the erupting tooth, or administer pain relievers like baby acetaminophen or ibuprofen. You can use products with Benzocaine®, a numbing agent, for children two years or older — but you should never use alcohol for children of any age for inflamed gums.
Be sure to also set up a Year One dental examination around their first birthday. This is an important first step in your child's long-term dental care, and a good opportunity to check their teething progress. And, by all means, if you have concerns about your child's experience with teething, don't hesitate to call our office.
Teething is a normal part of your child's development. There's much you can do to help make it as comfortable and pain-free as possible.
If you would like more information on teething, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Teething Troubles."
Electric-powered toothbrushes have been in use for decades, and continue to enjoy wide popularity. But since their inception in the 1950s, there's been a continuous debate not only about the best choice among powered toothbrushes, but whether powered toothbrushes are as effective in removing plaque as manual toothbrushes.
These debates are fueled by a large body of research over many years on powered toothbrushes. For instance, an independent research firm known as the Cochrane Collaboration has evaluated over 300 hundred studies of powered toothbrushes (over a thirty-year span) using international standards to analyze the data.
Surprisingly, they found only one type of powered toothbrush (using a rotation-oscillation action) that statistically outperformed manual toothbrushes in the reduction of plaque and gingivitis. Although from a statistical point of view the difference was significant, in practical terms it was only a modest increase in efficiency.
In all actuality, the most important aspect about toothbrushes in effective oral hygiene isn't the brush, but how it's used — or as we might say, "it's not the brush so much as the hand that holds it." The fact remains, after first flossing, a manual toothbrush can be quite effective in removing plaque if you brush once or twice a day with a soft-bristle brush using a gentle brushing motion.
Although a powered toothbrush does much of the work for you, it still requires training to be effective, just as with a manual toothbrush. We would encourage you, then, to bring your toothbrush, powered or manual, on your next cleaning visit: we would be happy to demonstrate proper technique and give you some useful tips on making your brushing experience more effective.
Remember too: brushing your teeth and flossing isn't the whole of your oral hygiene. Although a critical part, brushing and flossing should also be accompanied with semi-annual professional cleanings to ensure the removal of as much disease-causing plaque as possible.
If you would like more information on types of toothbrushes, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Manual vs. Powered Toothbrushes."


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Why You Should Service Your Photocopier Regularly
A photocopier is an essential piece of equipment in many workplaces. To keep it in good working order it is essential that you have it serviced regular. This is irrespective of the make and model of the machine, or what purpose it is used for.
However, many businesses place low importance on photocopier maintenance – it is considered a frivolous expense, and not the best use of the company's budget. But the following points might make you change your mind.
Everyone Uses The Photocopier
The chances are good that your photocopier is in high demand. Most people in the company will use it from time to time for different reasons, and in a large office that can mean that one machine gets a significant amount of use. People tend to take the machine for granted, but imagine the inconvenience it could cause if it broke down.
Photocopier Machines Are Expensive
Because many people overlook the photocopier when thinking about essential office equipment, they often forget that the machine represented a significant financial investment. A basic model can cost several hundred dollars, and a more heavy duty machine can literally cost thousands. It is a purchase that you do not want to make often.
Regular Maintenance Saves Money In The Long Term
In the long run, getting your photocopier serviced regularly will save you a lot of money. Before the copier goes wrong, there are often subtle warning signs which can be picked up by an engineer. In the early stages, these can be fixed quickly and inexpensively. If left too long, a small fault can turn into a big issue and a costly repair.
Taking good care of your photocopier makes good financial sense. A regular service will cost far less than extensive repairs further down the line.


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Selecting a Massage Course
Once you have decided that a career in massage is right for you and your career goals, the next step is deciding what and where to study. It is strongly encouraged that you obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification. Some training organisations may include similar terms such as Certificate in their course name. However, if the course does not include the course code (e.g. HLT52015) as outlined in the current training package – it is not a Nationally Recognised Qualification. The benefit of completing a Nationally Recognised Qualification means that your qualification is recognised Australia-wide, and should you decide to continue with further tertiary or University-level study, you will be eligible for credits or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Crucially, it can also be a requirement for Association membership, and your ability to offer Private Healthcare Rebates.
Once you have decided on the course you wish to study, we recommend that you visit the Government's MySkills website. It is a directory of all Australian VET courses and training providers. Type in the course code that you're interested in studying, and see which Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in your area offer that course.
It is important to note that generally, no two courses are the same. Nationally Recognised Qualifications with the same course code will contain a shared group of core subjects (units of competency). However, the individual Registered Training Organisation (RTO) can select the subjects, content and elective units to include in their course. They can also alter durations and delivery methods. This means that while two courses may share the same course code, they may not include identical course content. Within the massage therapies, common elective units may include strength & conditioning, aromatherapy and nutrition & diet. It is important that you do your research, and ask questions, so you can select the course that includes elective units that align with your personal goals and interests. For more information, please download our Massage Industry Guide and refer to Section 3.
If you are wanting to find out more about the different types of massage available, and the level of study required to perform certain treatment options, please review our Massage Careers page.
Joining the Massage Industry
Obtaining a qualification is the first step towards becoming a professional massage therapist. After graduation, it is strongly recommended that you join an Association. Q Academy can recommend the following:
1. Australian Natural Therapies Association (ANTA)
2. Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
3. Massage & Myotherapy Australia (MMA)
Associations are the primary regulators the Massage Industry and set the code of conduct and professional recommendations for their members. They consult with Government organisations and other professional organisations on the behalf of Massage Therapists to increase recognition of massage as a complimentary and allied service. Association membership is also a requirement to be able to provide healthfund rebates to clients with private health insurance. Associations also offer support and guidance to therapists, to keep them up-to-date with industry changes and regulations, assist with employment advice and limited legal advice, and can offer therapists discounts on obtaining insurance.
Requirements to become a massage therapist
In order to maintain your Association membership, you will need to satisfy several requirements. The first of which is your dedication to 'continued professional education' (CPE) or 'continued professional development' (CPD). Each year you will need to accumulate CPE/CPD points, to show that you are furthering your professional skills through ongoing training, education, and supporting communities or charities. Each Association will have slightly different requirements in regards to CPE/CPD points, but is likely to include criteria such as attending short courses, volunteering for charity or community events, as well as reading or writing research papers or case studies for publishing. You will also need to maintain current First Aid and Insurance. Q Academy offers a range of short courses, and free first aid refreshers for eligible students.


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As one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries in the country, liposuction is often considered the gold standard of selective fat removal. Despite a healthy diet and consistent exercise habits, many individuals find that there are fat stores around the body that remain resistant to natural toning efforts. These stubborn pockets of fat are often difficult to eliminate with diet and exercise alone, prompting patients to pursue another solution to help them reach their body contouring goals. Liposuction from our plastic surgeon in Santa Barbara can be a relatively simple treatment to slim fat bulges and problem areas for results that can be seen almost immediately.
- What is Liposuction?
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What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is a procedure that can remove excess fatty tissue from virtually any area of the body. This technique is designed to gently suction out fat cells using a long, thin surgical instrument called a cannula. While not intended to be a method of weight loss, liposuction can be an effective and reliable method of body sculpting if you are near your ideal weight and simply struggle with localized fat pockets. There are a variety of different liposuction procedures available at Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center and it is important to discuss the most effective technique for your particular concerns. Dr. Wesley Schooler can advise all patients seeking liposuction surgery on which procedure is best for them.
What Areas of the Body Can Liposuction Treat?
Liposuction is often utilized to smooth "bra rolls," "love handles," and other bulges of fat that are difficult to reduce with diet and exercise alone. Surgery can provide a slimmer and more defined look in many different regions, including the:
- Abdomen
- Upper arms
- Thighs and hips
- Flanks and waistline
- Back
The best results are usually achieved in areas with good skin elasticity, meaning the skin is well-suited to contract around your new body contours. Dr. Schooler can evaluate the quality of your skin to determine whether liposuction can achieve the results you desire. For patients who wish to sculpt their abdomen but experience skin laxity and/or loose musculature, a tummy tuck may be able to more effectively tighten and smooth the area around the midsection. Our plastic surgeons can discuss all of your treatment options at the time of consultation.
How is the Liposuction Procedure Performed?
After confirming that you are a good candidate for liposuction, the surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure utilizing general anesthesia. Depending on the volume of fat that is planned for extraction, an overnight stay may be necessary in some cases. To begin, Dr. Schooler will carefully make incisions near the treatment site, strategically placing them in natural creases and other inconspicuous locations whenever possible. There are a number of liposuction techniques that can contour the targeted region(s) and achieve natural-looking results.
"My liposuction looks great! I will be back for more and I am bringing my whole family!"
-Liposuction Patient
Tumescent Liposuction
Tumescent liposuction may be the most common approach to selective fat removal. This technique injects an anesthetic solution into the treatment site before suction, introducing a mixture of medication in the area that can decrease swelling and discomfort as well as reduce blood loss for a smoother recovery process.
Super-Wet Liposuction
With super-wet liposuction, a solution of fluids is injected into the region similar to tumescent liposuction; however, a lesser amount is used. This is done to soften the fat and make the removal process easier while minimizing bruising, swelling, and blood loss. Super-wet liposuction typically utilizes general anesthesia.
Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction
In ultrasound-assisted liposuction, the suction process is complemented with an emission of sonic energy. These ultrasonic waves, emitted from a narrow cannula, can break down fat cells and liquefy the targeted fat, allowing a smoother fat removal process. This technique can be advantageous for more fibrous areas of the body, such as the back.
What is Recovery After Liposuction Like?
Recovery after liposuction is often considered minimal when compared to other surgical procedures. Bruising, swelling, tenderness, or numbness is to be expected, with these side effects typically resolving on their own within a few days or weeks of the procedure. A compression garment will likely be worn temporarily to minimize swelling and facilitate the healing of your new contours. The results of liposuction can be immediately noticeable, but the outcome usually improves as swelling subsides completely, within four to six weeks after surgery.
How Much Does Liposuction Cost?
In recent statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the average cost of liposuction nationwide was listed as $3,300. However, the price of cosmetic surgery generally varies by plastic surgeon and geographic location, as well as the details of your treatment plan. After Dr. Schooler examines your concerns in a consultation, our office will be able to calculate your personalized quote based on:
- The number of areas planned for treatment
- The volume of fat planned for extraction
- The liposuction technique used
If you are interested in paying for liposuction over a period of time rather than all at once, our practice accepts plastic surgery financing through CareCredit®. This trusted healthcare lending institution provides qualified applicants with an array of short- or long-term payment plans that can be chosen to suit your unique budget. For more information about our accepted modes of payment, please reach out to our practice to speak to a member of our team.
To learn more about liposuction, or to schedule a consultation, please contact Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center today.


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SLCERT warns of ransomware targeting Android phones
Ransomware is a type of malware (malicious software) that locks users from accessing their data in their computer or any mobile device.
In order to unlock their data, the users must pay a certain amount of
ransom, this is mainly done by the payment method which uses Bitcoin.
Although paying is an option for recovering your data, Sri Lanka CERT does not recommend payment because there is no guarantee the attackers will keep their promise.
Comprehensive awareness training to avoid being victimized by phishing emails, disabling hidden file extensions, disabling macro scripts, blocking AppData / Local AppData and taking regular backups of your important data are just some of the recommendations to defend against Ransomware.
Recent foreign media reports state that cybercriminals have developed an innovative ransomware that is based on the foundations of a particular banking Trojan to misuse Android accessibility services.
The ransomeware known as DoubleLocker has two powerful tools for extorting money from its victims, and includes a combination that has not been seen previously in the Android ecosystem.
DoubleLocker not only encrypts data as all ransomware does, it also changes the PIN on the target device.
DoubleLocker was discovered by security researchers at ESET. They say that the ransomware abuses Android accessibility settings, and is the first to use a double-lock approach.
SLCERT warns of ransomware targeting Android phones
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Oswalds is an award winning restaurant in the idyllic setting if Herriott country, just a walk away from Thirsk Racecourse. The food is locally sourced wherever possible, and freshly prepared by skilled chefs. Oswalds also offers luxurious en-suite accommodation.
Oswalds Restaurant offers fine food at an affordable price in the beautiful surroundings of North Yorkshire Herriot Country, close to both the North Yorkshire Moors, and Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Oswalds is a top quality hotel offering a restaurant with peaceful, tranquil rooms well away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Our kitchen team includes three highly motivated and talented chefs led by the Head Chef, the Sous Chef and a Chef de Partie. All three are young, enthusiastic and ready for the challenge of obtaining accrediations and awards.
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The digital revolution has had a significant effect on marketing and sales. In order for institutions and business to thrive in this new digital environment they need to adapt. Johannesburg Business School hosted marketing expert and author of Disruptive Selling Patrick Maes for an Executive Education Masterclass.
The course in Disruptive Selling will help companies and their sales teams to transform themselves to the new age of selling by matching supply to demand in an innovative way. The course will show how successful disruptive selling concepts can be based in the right combination of a series of factors, including an understanding of what motivates customers' corresponding value propositions, appropriate organisational structures, and the right overarching business culture. The course will demystify all of this, and more and will cover case studies as well as examples from disruptive organisations such as AirBnB, Zalando and Bol.com. The course will empower delegates to look critically at their organisations and commercial interaction models, and begin their own disruptive selling journeys. The course will provide you with researched, clearly explained frameworks on disruptive selling and practical guidelines that will allow delegates to get started immediately.
Patrick Maes is a senior business consultant, author, business school lecturer and entrepreneur. Patrick studied commercial and financial management and marketing and holds an Advanced Management Degree of the Vlerick Business School. He started his career as a banker. Moved into advertising to become a creative director. He founded his own advertising agency at 27. At 35 he became a consultant to investment companies and industrial conglomerates. His job was to assess the future readiness of the marketing, sales and customer service strategies and organisation of acquisition targets. In 2005 he founded CPI Commercial Performance Improvement a boutique consultancy that advises retailers, service companies and industrial groups on innovative service and business modelling, organisational structure and the use of new technologies in marketing, sales and business intelligence.
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There is nothing wrong with encouragement. We all need encouragement. And people generally mean well. But we must be cautious with [receiving] compliments. They can inflate and skew our vision of self. We can even begin to look for them, expect them, become concerned if we do not receive them.
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"Gastroenterology is a fascinating specialty encompassing a variety of illnesses and the ability to treat most illnesses effectively. Normal GI function is so important to maintaining a good quality of life, and helping our patients achieve that balance is very satisfying. While I enjoy doing endoscopic procedures for our patients, I really value following up with them afterward to explain the diagnosis and further treatment of their illness so they can participate in their own care and fully recover. One of my strengths is diagnosing and treating esophageal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease and hepatology. I have been a member of the IHC liver transplant program for over 20 years and have found great satisfaction in seeing patients regain normal function to resume their lives.
"I enjoy getting to know patients so I can help them get back to their usual activities. It is important to diagnose disease while avoiding excessive tests and expense. I am thorough, cautious and honest with my patients to give them good care. The goal is to work out a plan together that will allow the patient to participate in his care and for me to be their advocate for a fast recovery. I have always felt it is important to be honest with patients while maintaining their hope. Illness can make all of us feel vulnerable, so my job is to make the patient whole again and get them back to their normal activities."
In his free time, Dr. Boschert enjoys travel, mountain biking, skiing, camping, scuba diving, fishing and family activities.
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Our ethos is sort of centered on getting out into nature and finding this powerful ability to restore ourselves into balance. A belief in the Laws of Nature that govern the world we live in.
John Muir is an inspiration as both a writer, an explorer, and a seeker of his Truth. This week we will find a design that is our first in a "core" category that we hope to keep slowly building upon.
Brick by brick, and stone by stone, every dream or endeavor is taken one step at a time.
With my children and wife in Sweden a good deal of the time these days, I get called to head back fast no matter how important my time here in the US is.
Our dream called Solgave, is 5 years in the making. I think this is the year we get to have some fun with Solgave Clothing as a vehicle to advocate the causes we care about, as well as a place to document the journey of personal growth and discovery that is very authentic for so many of us.
The mountains are calling, and I must go soon. LOL. Yes, that's a t shirt design, but it's also a very real statement from my heart as I glance at photos of my little ones and keep dreaming about the larger picture that this journey is all about.
"Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."
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Hertfordshire Science Partnership
The Hertfordshire Science Partnership is an innovative collaboration between the University of Hertfordshire and Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership.
It leverages the state-of-the-art facilities and academic expertise at the University to boost small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the dynamic agri-technology and life sciences sector in Hertfordshire.
"The Hertfordshire Science Partnership is funded with public monies from Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership's Local Growth Fund and the EU European Regional Development Fund. All projects must therefore be compliant with EU rules in relation to State Aid, pursuant to Articles 107 to 109 of Section 2, Title VII, of the Common Rules on Competition, Taxation and Approximation of Laws – Consolidated Versions of the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union."


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You are having a laugh surely? The people who are insulting Islam, the Prophet Mohamed, peace be upon him and religion in general are the horrendously loony people who have been offended by anything she has done.
Mohamed is a normal name in the region, and there is no sane reason why a child's cuddly toy can't have a normal name.
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There are no hard-and-fast rules of business etiquette in Germany, but being aware of some of the unique aspects of German business culture can have a huge impact on how you're perceived by your international colleagues. And when pitching potential clients or partners, an understanding of German office protocol and business trends can set you apart from your competitors.
Whether you're traveling to Germany for work, are already doing business there, or are thinking about expanding into the market, it's helpful to be respectful of cultural habits and customs. Workplaces are becoming increasingly global, and while you're unlikely to cause offense as long as you're polite, small misunderstandings among employees can hinder good cross-border work.
Here we answer some common questions about business etiquette in Germany. These answers will serve as a jumping-off point, ensuring you start your regional negotiations on the right foot.
1. How should you greet a German business person?
When working internationally, it's important to establish effective communication between employees, and this all starts with how you introduce yourself. Brush up on your basic German phrases and greet people with a short, firm handshake and your best "guten tag."
Business cards can be exchanged at the first meeting if that's your style, though it isn't always expected. In German business culture, business cards are typically dispensed to share contact details only when they're needed.
2. What about day-to-day communication?
In email and in person, men and women should be addressed by their surnames preceded by the title herr or frau, at least until you get to know them better. Similarly, the formal pronoun sie is the most polite way of addressing superiors and people you're not familiar with. In more laidback workplaces, however, and especially in younger or international companies, the pronoun du and first names will be used from the outset. If you're unsure about what's appropriate, listen to how your German colleagues address you and respond in kind.
Don't worry too much about fumbling the pronunciation of certain German words. Your respect for the country's language and culture will be appreciated regardless of how well you speak. You can find a more comprehensive guide to everyday etiquette at deutschland.de, which will help you to navigate evenings out with clients and getting around the country.
3. What should you wear to a business meeting in Germany?
Style of dress will vary between industries and cities, but generally speaking, German business attire tends to be a little more professional than most. A formal outfit isn't expected in every workplace, but it's best to leave the chinos and sneakers in the closet and slip into something a little sharper to avoid coming across as overly casual, especially in a first meeting.
Men and women will dress more conservatively in a traditional office setting in Germany, even during warmer weather, so a modern, well-fitting suit in a dark color with a white shirt or blouse is a safe bet. Pair your outfit with smart black or brown shoes. Loose-fitting, sloppy, or creased clothing will likely raise a few eyebrows in even the more casual workspaces.
Of course, every workspace is different. If you're conducting business in Germany, take some sartorial cues from the locals and adjust your outfit as you become more familiar with the vibe of your office and industry. Always err on the side of professionalism to begin with, but like anywhere else in the world, what's appropriate in the financial sector will look too formal at a tech startup.
4. How do Germans negotiate?
German professionals are well-known for being focused and direct. To uninformed colleagues, this can sometimes be misconstrued as abrupt, but don't be intimidated. Everyone conducts themselves differently in negotiations, but many Germans prefer to keep their personal and professional worlds separate and may skip small talk and get straight to the matter at hand. Be firm and factual when making your points, try to avoid making too many jokes or chatting idly about the weather, and have a precise agenda in hand before entering into a business discussion.
It's good business protocol in Germany to stick to the agenda and avoid spontaneously introducing new information or ideas during a meeting. Once a consensus is reached, a debrief and minutes will be shared, and any actionable points will be addressed on an agreed schedule. Attention to detail like this is an important aspect of negotiating in Germany, so make sure you've done your research and are thoroughly prepared for questions.
Doing business in Germany is a win-win
With the largest economy in Europe and a thriving startup culture, Germany is a highly desirable place to do business. Getting to know local customs and culture will go a long way toward getting your foot in the door with German clients and partners, and help you to seal the deal.
If you're considering expanding into Germany or setting up a satellite office of any size, explore WeWork's fully equipped, amenity-rich, and stylish workspaces in Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Munich; another is scheduled to open in Dusseldorf. Our coworking spaces and hot desks are also ideal for meetings or temporary workspaces while traveling for business in Germany.
Steve Hogarty is a writer and journalist based in London. He is the travel editor of City AM newspaper and the deputy editor of City AM Magazine, where his work focuses on technology, travel, and entertainment.


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El Cajon
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The city of El Cajon, California is located in San Diego county and is nestled into a valley surrounded by mountains. Not surprisingly El Cajon translates to "the big box" or "the drawer" as the city sits in a natural box. The city strives to live up to the motto "The Valley of Opportunity" and has been home to a long list of notable people, including, but not limited to Rolling Stone critic Lester Bangs, attorney, author and political activist Willliam John Cox, NASCAR Driver Jimmie Johnson, volleyball Olympic gold medalist David Lee and a number of professional baseball and football players. The city spans 14.33 square miles and has areas of both Mediterranean climate and semi-arid climates.
The Spanish ruled the area from 1769-1821 during this period the government issued large land grants called ranchos many of these land grants were made to the Roman Catholic church for their missions. The friars of San Diego Mission had such a grant for the lands in El Cajon Valley where they used the natural geography to help in the raising of cattle the hills kept them from wandering and provided natural watershed areas for the herd. The area came under Mexican rule from 1821-1846 and land grants were given to individuals. In 1845, the lands that had belonged to the mission were confiscated by Govenor Pio Pico and he granted approximately 48,88 acres to Dona Maria Antonio Estudillo. This land grant encompassed modern day El Cajon and parts of five or more other are cities and towns. The lands changed hands over the years, even going by the name Knox's Corners for a time. It was officially incorporated under the name El Cajon in 1912.
Find the home of your dreams in the thriving city of El Cajon
According to the United States Census of 2000, El Cajon was home to 94,869 people spread across 34,199 households giving the city a population density of 6,510.6 people per square mile. The median household income was $35,566 and the median family income was $40,045. In 2005, estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income reported the median household income when adjusted for inflation had risen to $38,884. According to the census of 2010 the population had also risen and El Cajon was now home to 99,478 residents. According to the City's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report the top five employers in the city were Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, GKN Aerospace Chem-tronics, the City of El Cajon, Taylor Guitars and Sears.
The city has much to offer residents with seventeen parks and six recreation centers which available for countless activities indoors and out. The city also features, two libraries one performing arts center and 83 churches. Public education for elementary and grade school students is provided by the Cajon Valley Union School District. Public education for high school students is provided by the Grossmont Union High School District. Housing in El Cajon is predominantly middle class single family structures, other housing options include apartments, duplexes, condominiums and more. Local real estate agents await to help you find the home of your dreams in the thriving city of El Cajon.
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This video is pretty good at explaining tax competition — i.e. the idea that governments, in order to keep the geese who lay the golden eggs – must keep their taxes low enough to prevent flight. So how does this apply to North Carolina?
We charge close to the highest taxes (in both corporate and personal income) in the Southeastern U.S. So in order to attract and keep businesses, we've turned to economic incentives. But this can't last forever. Indeed, state governments (and politicians) eager to shower constituents with goodies – a means of keeping power and keeping people dependent (not to mention companies flush with cash) – must keep raising taxes. Right now, N.C. is still competitive with other U.S. states who've gone off the deep end. But soon we'll end up like Michigan, whose population and businesses are leaving en masse.
In order to restore the benefits of tax competition (to everyone) and remain competitive, N.C. will have to change its tax policy. While those on the far left will winge about companies paying their "fair share" (whatever that means), and good ole boys will lose some of the means by which they're keeping power, the choice is stark: compete or die.
-Max Borders


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Free Market Economics: An Introduction for the General Reader, by Steven Kates. Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2011. 352 pp. $50 (paperback).
Not since 1924 has there been a comprehensive yet readable book on economics aimed at the ordinary but intelligent citizen that defends and incorporates the field's foundational principle, Say's Law (named after Jean-Baptiste Say, 1767–1832) and its main corollaries: the primacy of production, the entrepreneur as prime mover, and prices as the commercial language that coordinates economies and their subsectors. Now we have such a book: Free Market Economics: An Introduction for the General Reader by Australian business economist Steven Kates. His prior books examined the prevalence of Say's Law among top economists during the pro-capitalist 19th century and its abandonment by most economists in the anti-capitalist 20th century.
The handful of texts on economic principles since the 1920s that recognize the superiority of a free economy have been too technical, narrowly devoted to refuting economic fallacies, or tainted by dubious philosophy. This book avoids such flaws. Kates accomplishes what was last achieved by Oxford professor Henry Clay (1883–1945) in Economics: An Introduction for the General Reader (1924). Better still, Kates's book offers a modern, more sophisticated, more pro-capitalist treatment than did Clay's book, and it provides the ideas people need to grasp and refute the disastrous dogmas and policies of Keynesianism.
At the core of this book is Say's Law, the principle that supply constitutes demand, that one cannot demand (or purchase) anything in any market without first producing an economic value for offer (or, in a monetary economy, without first earning spendable income by producing value). This principle recognizes that markets are made by the producers and that the most economically important producer of all is the entrepreneur, who specializes in soliciting and coordinating the other main factors of production: land (including raw materials), labor, capital, and financing. Say's Law condenses the truth that material prosperity is attained not by consuming (using up) wealth, but by saving, investing, and producing wealth. Unlike most textbooks today, Kates's says economics should explain wealth creation, or "net added value," not how we ration "scarce resources."
Keynesianism, Kates explains, explicitly rejects Say's Law and asserts that a free market is prone to "failures" and crises, to excessive production, deficient consumption, and depressions; it further insists that government deficit spending, money printing, and near-zero interest rates can fix said market failures. Keynesian policies assume, contra Say's Law, that there can be an aggregate, economy-wide excess of abundance, or deficiency of aggregate demand. Say's Law holds that aggregate supply and aggregate demand are the same thing viewed from different perspectives and thus cannot be unequal; recessions entail reduced production and typically (but not always) are caused by government policies that are antithetical to production and profits.
In contrast to Keynesianism, Say's Law, properly understood, tells economists (and citizens) to reject the contradictory claim that a contracting economy reflects an overexpanding economy, that somehow poverty is caused by prosperity, and it recommends the rejection or removal of any policies that impede or depress the incentive or capacity of entrepreneurs to create wealth or employ other factors of production. According to Kates, Say's Law "is the essence of market-based economics"; and "without the clarity that [it] brings, economic theory has lost its moorings and the irreplaceable value of leaving things to the market in directing economic activity cannot be understood" (p. 6). Yet, the classical, Say-based theory of the business cycle and public policy "has the ability to penetrate the darkness left by Keynesian theory in understanding the causes of recessions and the steps that are needed to bring recovery about" (p. 7).
Kates believes a contemporary, Say-inspired text of economic principles is sorely needed today, especially given the recent return to profligate deficit-spending and near-zero interest rates after the financial crisis of 2008 and related "Great Recession" (2007–2009). Kates suggests that Keynesianism—which had failed miserably as public policy in the 1960s and 1970s (with "stagflation") and appeared to have been eclipsed by the adoption of supply-side policies in the 1980s and 1990s—has been able to mount a comeback because it remained embedded in most economics textbooks and college courses:
[T]o believe there is any other set of arrangements outside the market that will lead to personal prosperity across a society is to be left in complete ignorance about how living standards and the good life can be created. . . . By the time students have emerged from an introductory course they know next to nothing about the market process itself but have been presented with massive evidence [sic] that an economy left on its own (which no economy ever is) will create major problems at every turn. They will not come away with an understanding that the market economy is one of the most beneficial social inventions ever developed by human societies. They will have no concept that an economy in which entrepreneurial decision making is the basis for economic activity cannot be improved upon by any other set of social arrangements. They will not be instructed that heavy-handed government responses aimed at reversing the down-phase of the [business] cycle is possibly unnecessary, and there will certainly be little inkling that such policies may be positively harmful. . . . And over and above all, it will not be pointed out, let alone stressed, that the market economy is the only set of economic arrangements consistent with personal freedom and individual liberty. The political benefits of a market economy may themselves be the greatest benefits that such arrangements bestow. (p. 287)
The rest of the book rectifies many of the flaws in contemporary introductory economics. Moving beyond polemics, Kates patiently builds a rational, integrated structure of market analysis, moving from simpler to more complex economic concepts, propositions, principles, and laws—not only Say's Law, but also the law of supply and demand, the law of comparative advantage, and many others.
In the opening chapter, Kates discusses the basic "axioms and underlying principles of a free market economy," such as: The future cannot be known with certainty, so mistakes will be made, but not systematically. Change is ubiquitous, but best managed by self-interested businesses and households, through "commercially useful knowledge" and market prices. A free enterprise economy is not "run" by any person or body but is directed by the aggregate of profit-seeking, value-adding entrepreneurs. Government's only valid economic role is to establish and preserve institutions to protect property rights and facilitate private production and exchange. And all production, investment, and pricing decisions should be left to individuals and businesses. For Kates, these and related principles "are the bedrock foundations for understanding why a free market economy" is the only type that can "deal with the world as it actually is" (p. 8), not as it is ideally imagined by market critics (policy makers included) who reject market principles.
Most refreshing is Kates's contention that economics as a discipline is not value-free, as Austrian economists insist, but value-laden; and that neither economic activity nor economic analysis is possible in a lawless, anarchist setting or in a regulated, statist setting, both of which impede and stifle wealth creation. According to Kates, the idea that economics is value-laden—because, for example, "economists think about the good life and how to get it" (p. 4), and things tend to work out best economically when "everyone does what is best for themselves" (p. 13)—does not make the discipline subjective or unscientific. Values and disvalues alike have causal consequences.
Beyond the crucial chapter on Say's Law, Kates devotes chapters to the following: the principle of "value added"; the factors of production (including the productive role of finance); the hierarchical structure of production; the law of supply and demand (price theory); marginal analysis as crucial to profit maximizing; the value of savings; measurement of the economy (GDP); "the Keynesian macroeconomic model"; aggregate supply and demand; the classical theory of the business cycle; the many problems (e.g., inflation) caused by central banks; and how Keynesian public policies that presume a chronic deficiency of aggregate demand tend to exacerbate cycles and crises instead of minimizing them.
Kates shows that "value added"—the process by which the factors of production create economic value above and beyond those values that must be used up (consumed) in the process of production—is the essence of wealth creation. In effect, profit (a form of adding value) entails production, whereas loss entails destruction. (The principle of value added is either neglected or misrepresented in many textbooks.) "Economic activity, in all its different forms," he writes "should be recognized as attempts to create value by using up existing goods and services at one end of the production process to produce other goods and services at the other end of the production process"; and a viable economy requires that "all of that previously existing value must be replaced with products at least as valuable as those that were used up." And prosperity requires more: A "stationary state" is not viable; only "if there is more value created at the end of the process than existed when it began" can we have "an economy that is growing" (p. 49).
A valuable feature of the book is Kates's expansion of the standard list of factors of production from three to five. Historically, the factors presented in economic texts have been only "land, labor, and capital." The typical approach is to show that without each of these inputs combined with a division and specialization of labor, there could be no advanced economic activity or rising prosperity. Other than Jean-Baptiste Say and Joseph Schumpeter (1883–1950), most authors of economics texts omit the crucial role of entrepreneurship. Kates includes it as "the most important one of all," for absent the "free, private, individual decision maker" a modern market economy cannot possibly work. The entrepreneur, Kates explains, "rents, purchases, and hires" the other factors and decides precisely how to divide laborers into their productive specialties, while also integrating their activities according to a unified and profitable business plan.
The fifth and final factor of production is finance, the supply of investment funds drawn from savings. Financial resources help firms to launch new ventures before sufficient sales are booked, to pay for various factors of production, and to expand existing operations. Kates is to be credited with this crucial supplement, for banks and capital markets are rarely presented in economics texts as adding genuine value. Marxists and Keynesians, cashing in on centuries-long prejudice against moneylending and interest income ("usury"), have long derided financiers as parasites, gamblers, or wreckers deserving of regulation and taxation (or bailouts). Lacking in Kates's account of finance is a sufficiently rich explanation and analysis of the markets and prices of stocks and bonds, which, of late, have become more volatile and thus of greater interest.
In excellent discussions of the structure of production, the law of supply and demand, and profit maximization, Kates not only explicates the rational and efficient workings of free markets, but he is admirably candid in conceding that things do not always work out for the best in free markets. Mistakes, he notes, are made sometimes (usually in firms or sectors) but not systematically, and markets are self-correcting, as capital tends to flow to where money is to be made. Further, he notes, self-interest leads people to avoid losses (risk aversion); and when people do lose money, they thereby gain a better understanding of what is commercially right and wrong. Besides, observes Kates, market mistakes, although unavoidable (because we are not omniscient), cannot be prevented or fixed by government intervention; more often, such intervention worsens relatively minor mistakes made by businesses and then spreads or deepens them into systematic, economy-wide problems. For example, if, in a free market, a homebuilding firm erects too many houses, suffers excess inventories, and loses money, the harm is delimited to the firm, its investors, and a relatively small radius of people and businesses these problems might affect. But, if government boosts home ownership artificially for those who can't afford a home, it can result in widespread mortgage defaults, house-price declines, and bank failures.
Kates ingeniously conveys the seeming irony that the more advanced an economy, the more precarious it is, not because of some inherent instability or "internal contradiction" (as Marxists claim), but because any sophisticated, fine-tuned, and delicate system is more prone than is a less complex system to being disrupted by primitive management and destructive policies adopted in ignorance of the system's prerequisites. This is equivalent to acknowledging that more can go wrong at a nuclear power plant than a town incinerator, not because nuclear power cannot be both safe and productive (indeed, it can be more so than most alternatives), but because more sophisticated designs are more vulnerable to ignorance and negligence—especially when bureaucrats are involved. This is the case with an advanced market economy, with its innumerable subsectors and sophisticated inter-market relations; its instantaneous, market-clearing price changes; its hierarchical and temporal chain of output from early-stage extractive industries to manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, and finance—in short, its complex "structure of production." If an advanced market system is to function optimally, to advance still further, and to avoid systemic crack-ups, it must work amid the rule of law and by the intelligence of businessmen.
What of recessions and their prevention or cure? Keynesians blame the "Great Recession" of 2007–2009 (indeed, all recessions) on excessive prior production and an unsustainable distribution of income (due partly to tax cuts), such that the rich got richer, saved relatively more than lower-income people would have, and thus deprived the economy of the purchasing power needed to buy up excessive output. The supposed cure for recession entails massive government "stimulus" schemes (to foster make-work), deficit spending (to supplement deficient private spending) and consequent accumulation of national debt, near-zero interest rates (to deter saving), and central-bank money printing (to further boost aggregate demand relative to aggregate supply). Kates and his Say-based economic analysis justifiably rejects the Keynesian interpretation and its alleged policy remedy, and shows why these can only make matters much worse.
In the first place, Kates argues, "it is governments that are now, and may always have been, the single most important cause of recession," for "it is their actions, rather than the market itself, that are far more likely to cause instability, recession and unemployment." He continues: "[B]ehind the ebb and flow of the market are the actions taken by governments and government agencies," consisting of the power to tax, spend, regulate, and manipulate interest rates. "Each of these [four actions] can and do have major effects on economic outcomes," and "no business can be expected to forecast with perfect accuracy the effect of some government action on its own business" (pp. 282–83).
Of the four main policy actions, notes Kates, the most consequential regarding the instability of an economy is a central-bank manipulation of money, credit, and interest rates. Instead of smoothing the business cycle, as interventionists claim, such manipulations accentuate it. A business cycle may occur even in a fully free, highly complex economy, Kates acknowledges (as have many classical economists), but not nearly as severe as the cycles observed during the past century of government intervention.
Interest rates, Kates correctly explains, are not "the price of money" but rather the price of credit (p. 299), and credit (or finance) is a crucial factor of production, not to be tampered with. Yet, interest rates are "directly and often deliberately manipulated" by a central bank and, regardless of the motive (including Keynesian), the action "causes a divergence between market interest rates and the natural rate of interest," the latter of which he defines as the real rate of interest that prevails under a gold standard (which precludes fiat paper money and chronic inflation) and equilibrates real savings and real investment. Central-bank manipulations of interest rates, he explains, disrupt business plans and distort the structure of production, which increases the frequency and materiality of business mistakes, losses, and insolvencies. The result of all this is recession, which cannot be cured by resorting to further artificial schemes. (Unfortunately, Kates neglects to explain the superiority of a gold-based free banking system.)
Although this book is highly recommended, it has a few flaws. Kates is not always clear on whether to classify government activity, particularly public spending, as productive (value adding), or merely less productive than private sector activity, or as wholly unproductive (wasteful or even destructive). This leads to some confusion about whether and to what extent government spending should be included in measures of annual production, as is purportedly done with GDP. Readers would have benefited from a clearer presentation of the proper purpose and functions of government, with legitimate functions (police, courts, national security) being noted as productive or conducive to productivity, and illegitimate ones being noted as nonproductive or destructive. Although Kates on rare occasion asserts that government may provide welfare, a social safety net, and some regulations, to his credit he at least consistently classifies such policies as nonproductive. He is also to be credited with acknowledging that most economic activity in an advanced economy consists of the production and exchange of wealth among businesses, whereas far less involves the more visible final sales made by businesses to households. But he fails to use this insight to criticize the deliberate subtraction of such activity from official measures of annual output (GDP), which makes it appear as though an economy is driven primarily by the expenditures of consumers and governments.
Its few flaws aside, Kates's book will be enormously valuable to anyone seeking a succinct presentation of valid economic principles, a better grasp of recent market swings, and a clearer window on our material future.
Written for the intelligent layman, Kates's book is readable, understandable, and thus retainable, not only because it conveys an array of solid truths, but because it is relatively free of the technical jargon, intrusive footnotes, and pretentious nomenclature that can grow like weeds in economic texts and impede learning. He makes judicious use of some graphs and charts, but only to better illustrate and concretize the more abstract principles. In reading Kates, we begin to learn that if today's economic world seems increasingly chaotic, incomprehensible, and unpredictable, it is due not to any inherent deficiency in the workings of truly free markets, or in the science of economics per se, but to the tragic prevalence of Keynesianism, of its ubiquitous falsehoods and its persistent use as a guide to public policy making. If Kates's book can gain a wide audience, perhaps even in introductory college courses in economics, in time it can help restore economic stability, predictability, and prosperity, as such ideas did in the pro-capitalist 19th century.


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Nina Gravrok has just completed her first season as a soloist with the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. Last autumn she starred as Eurydice in Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice and Antonia in The Tales of Hoffmann. This spring she has had success in her interpretations of Musetta in La bohème and Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni.
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She was acclaimed for her Musetta in La Bohème, which she reprised here at the Oslo Opera House. Gravrok's international debut came in 2008 when she sang the role as Pamina in The Magic Flute in Cologne and Essen. The following year she sang her first role with the Norwegian National Opera as First Wood Sprite in Rusalka. In spring 2014 she makes her debut in the role of Donna Elvira in Mozart's Don Giovanni.
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In case you missed it, Knoxville's own Yassin's Falafel House was named the Nicest Place in America by Reader's Digest and appeared on ABC's Good Morning America today.
What an honor to have Yassin Terou, owner of Yassin's Falafel House, at the studio! His restaurant in Knoxville, TN is @readersdigest NICEST PLACE IN AMERICA! https://t.co/smrNw2EkvS #NicestPlacesinAmerica pic.twitter.com/1T1Jf6KBT7
— Good Morning America (@GMA) October 11, 2018
We couldn't be happier for Yassin, and by the looks of the conversation on social media we aren't the only ones. More than 90-percent of the nearly 600 mentions of Yassin's before 11 a.m. this morning have been positive.
I can't show enough ❤ and pride for this. People like Yassin, and the people around Knoxville who all nominated him show exactly why I so greatly love Tennessee and the good people who make it special. #MadeInTN #WelcomeInTN https://t.co/sIRvEwsqj5
— Matthew Maxey (@maxey2005) October 11, 2018
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It's not surprising to folks in the Knoxville community to see this news. Yassin and his entire family and team are beloved here in large part because of the welcoming environment at each of their two restaurants in town – not to mention their outstanding food! So, it came as no surprise to us to see that the outpouring of support for Yassin's is coming from Knoxville. But it's interesting to see how wide-reaching this story has become. The graph below shows where some of the Twitter chatter is originating across the United States and the world.
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