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On April 1st a few of my business partners, friends and clients started the 40 Days of Fitness Challenge to help each other recommit to our health. I would like to invite anyone and everyone to join us on our journey. It takes 21 days to change a habit so we figured 40 days is even better to instill a new habit for those of us who are a little thick headed. The commitment is only to get you restarted on your path to health so if you are just starting out or just want support this is great. We have committed to doing at least 30 minutes of exercise a day for 40 days. Whatever you choose, walking, running, weights, swimming, yoga, it's your choice. Please join us here or on Facebook at 40 Days of Fitness it will be both fun and rewarding. Leave your progress reports also as it helps us all be accountable. Have fun and its never to late to start! Good luck and hope to see everyone their.
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Bob Judd started Rachel Screen Printing in 1982 in the kitchen of his small townhouse. With his faith, a dream, and an exemplary work ethic Bob stepped out into the competitive world of professional screen printing. With humble beginnings of printing for local sports teams, he now prints for some of the largest companies across a diverse platform of clientele from the world of game fishing, festivals, automobiles, and even celebrities. Today Rachel Screen Printing is no longer run from his kitchen, and instead is a 45,000 square foot factory sitting on 4.5 acres in Virginia with 47 employees on average. Even though he has grown the business to meet the demands of larger clientele, Bob has never forgotten his roots with small businesses and continues to treat even the smallest of business with the same professionalism and attention to quality and detail as his largest.
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Melanie Pinola writes about technology, productivity, and "life hacks" (most notably for Lifehacker, ITworld, and About.com Mobile Office Technology). Her book LinkedIn in 30 Minutes is due out in May 2013.
Good things to read.
Poetry. Any kind will do. Poems are really music without sound. Whether you like the bold crassness of Charles Bukowski, the exquisite darkness of Mark Strand, or the brilliant pondering of Adrienne Rich, reading a poem is like getting a concentrated dose of inspiration. Ironically, though, while poems are usually short enough to read at any moment, you can only read so many without getting too intoxicated and overwhelmed. (Is it a copout to choose a whole genre? Very well then, see the complete poems of E. E. Cummings, where you'll find the most beautiful love poems. Really.)
Smart bloggers. We're lucky to have so many good writers putting up/sharing free content all the time. Off the top of my head, I think you should check out the insanely honest and funny James Altucher, enlightening Derek Sivers, and flat-out productive person Jeff Atwood (who wrote one of the best posts about parenthood ever). Master curators Maria Popova on Brain Pickings, Jason Kottke on Kottke.org, and Dave Pell on Next Draft should also be in your feeds.
And, to be practical: Real Simple, the magazine and website, which covers everything from home organization to wardrobe shortcuts to unusual uses for old things. Like Lifehacker, it's all about making life simpler and easier (although Real Simple has less of a tech bent).
Good things to watch.
America's Test Kitchen. On YouTube and PBS. It's the science of good cooking: tested recipes, equipment, and techniques. Because, really, we all should be making and eating great food.
Mythbusters. They put all the most interesting myths to the test. The latest episode: MacGyver Myths. Could he really have flown a plane made of bamboo? Created a hole in a wall with pure sodium? Epic.
Game of Thrones. I have no productivity-related reason to recommend this, other than it just rocks. It's reason enough to subscribe to HBO. One word of advice, though: Don't read the books before the related season. You'll be in purgatory waiting for the show to catch up and wondering why the characters on screen are still alive. (It's pure torture.)
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Automation tools. Automate as much as you can. App-connecting service IFTTT is truly awesome: You can send starred Gmail messages to Evernote, automatically download Facebook photos to Dropbox, get text message notifications of important news items, and so much more. Similarly, save time and hassle by using Amazon Subscribe & Save for your regular bulk items, an online grocery to get your food delivered with a weekly list, and maybe even a complete meal delivery service like Blue Apron. Cut out all the little things that consume so much time (like weekly meal planning and shopping) and you have time for the more important ones.
A good pair of sneakers. I try to walk as much as I can. Part of this is just for exercise. Part of it is to support my local businesses when I go shopping. And the other part is to get some much needed sunlight as often as I can. It makes for better sleep, better moods, and better ideas.
Your relationships. Not that you should "use" them, of course, but time and again studies have shown that happiness is most closely tied to the quality of your relationships (the latest study was a 75-year-old one on Harvard students). I'm an introvert. I don't care to be around too many people too often. But I know people matter the most, and those extra steps showing gratitude, being helpful, and otherwise participating in our loved ones' lives is the reason why we're all here anyway.
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Agnostic. Agnostics consider the possibility that they may be wrong about God's existence, no matter which side of the fence they stand on. Always willing to objectively evaluate the most ridiculous proof, nevertheless, these guys are skeptics of the Nth degree.
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BRISBAND, Australia — A doctor turned off a woman's life support ventilator in an Australian hospital because the director of surgery, dubbed "Dr. Death," wanted her bed to operate on another patient, an investigation finds.
The surgeon, Jayant "Jay" Patel, 56, is the subject of an official inquiry in the Australian state of Queensland examining why the doctor was permitted to practice medicine in 2003 despite a nearly 20-year history of criticism and sanctions imposed by medical authorities in Oregon and New York as a result of his work practices.
Glowing references
Patel had been given glowing references by six colleagues in the United States despite having been cited for negligence there earlier, according to copies of the references obtained by The Associated Press.
Patel, who was educated in India and completed his residency in New York state, was first cited in 1984 by New York health officials for failing to examine patients before surgery.
He moved to Oregon in 1989 and began working for the Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Portland, Ore.
After reviewing 79 of his cases, Kaiser restricted Patel's practice in 1998, banning him from doing certain types of operations — such as liver and pancreatic surgeries — and forcing him to seek a second opinion in complicated cases.
After reviewing four of those cases, in which three patients died, the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners made Patel's restriction statewide in September 2000, and New York health officials forced him to surrender his license in April 2001. He was hired in Australia in 2003.
Nurses hid patients from Patel
Patel was director of surgery at Queensland's regional Bundaberg Hospital in 2003-04, despite negligence findings against him in the two U.S. states that resulted in restrictions on his U.S. medical license.
Patel left Australia in March, 2005. His whereabouts are unknown. He has not commented on the allegations and has no legal representation at the inquiry.
Bundaberg Hospital's head intensive care nurse, Toni Hoffman, told the inquiry in the city of Brisbane on Tuesday that hospital staff had tried to hide patients from Patel, whom they nicknamed "Dr. Death" because of his botched surgeries.
"All the nurses in intensive care were seeing these patients dying every day and we couldn't do anything," Hoffman told the inquiry according to transcripts available on Wednesday.
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"We'd taken to hiding patients. We just thought 'What on earth can we do to stop this man,' she said.
Recommendations from Kaiser doctors
The Medical Board of Queensland alleges Patel falsified his application to practice in Australia by removing his disciplinary history, but acknowledges that it failed to check his application against U.S. medical records.
But documents submitted to the inquiry by Queensland health officials and obtained by AP show that Patel came highly recommended by six former colleagues in letters dated more than seven months after his license was restricted by the Oregon Board.
Four of the letters were written on Kaiser Permanente letterhead, one was a copy of an internal Kaiser memorandum and another was on private letterhead from Portland.
In one letter, dated June 4, 2001, a senior Kaiser anesthesiologist, Bhawar Singh, wrote of Patel: "His balanced judgment, surgical skills and decisive steps, especially in the management of high risk complex procedures, has always been appreciated."
When contacted by AP for comment on the letter, which was written on Kaiser letterhead, Singh said all questions had to be referred back to the organization.
Another physician, Joseph Leimert, head of Kaiser's Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, wrote a letter on June 4, 2001, saying aspects of Patel's care were "unparalleled by any provider in any department at any time in my professional experience."
"I profoundly regret Dr. Patel's departure and recommend his services without reservation," he wrote in the letter, which was also on Kaiser letterhead.
Leimert also refused to comment, saying he been instructed not to speak to the media.
Contradictory statements
Kaiser spokesman Jim Gersbach said the references were personal letters written on behalf of Patel by his colleagues.
"While some of the letters appear on our letterhead, Kaiser Permanente never approved or released these letters and did not then and does not now endorse the contents," Gersbach said in an e-mail statement.
He said Kaiser was never approached for an official letter of reference and "our Human Resources Department, Medical Legal and Credentialing were never contacted by prospective employers about Dr. Patel."
"While Kaiser Permanente cannot stop our physicians from writing personal letters of recommendations for their colleagues, we are reviewing our current process with our medical staff in an attempt to avoid situations like this in the future," he added.
Another Kaiser surgeon who recommended Patel did not return a phone message seeking comment. The three others could not be reached for their views.
Linked to at least 87 patient deaths
Gersbach said Kaiser had made no secret of Patel's disciplinary history, having filed an "adverse action" report with the National Practitioners Data Bank when questions about his treatment first arose in June 1998.
"Our main position has been that we did review his practice, his license was restricted and we reported it (to authorities)," Gersbach said.
Patel has been linked by the Queensland state health department to the deaths of at least 87 of the 1,202 patients he treated during his two years at the rural Bundaberg Base Hospital. Several dozen other alleged malpractice cases are also under investigation.
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie, who set up the inquiry, has written an open letter to Patel asking him to return to Australia to answer the allegations against him.
"On behalf of the Queenslanders who allege that you have harmed them or their loved ones, I ask you to come forward immediately...," Beattie said in the letter posted on his Web site.
'Totally and utterly illegal'
In the inquiry, nurse Hoffman said the "pivotal case" for her occurred in July 2004 when Patel blocked the transfer to another hospital of a 55-year-old man who was critically ill with chest injuries after being crushed under a caravan.
She said another nurse had told her she had seen Patel try to drain blood in a "stabbing motion" from the man's heart, using a hard needle some 50 times. The man died that night after Patel told the man's family he was not critically ill.
Another case Hoffman gave evidence on involved a woman who had suffered a serious head injury. She said Patel ordered her life support ventilator turned off five days before Christmas, 2004, because he wanted to use her bed for surgery.
She said no formal tests were performed to determine whether the patient was already brain dead, although another nurse said the woman was "most probably brain dead." The other patient operated on by Patel bled to death after his jugular was cut.
Hoffman said death certificates were falsified and patients were refused transfers to other hospitals to cover up botched treatment and surgery, adding Patel was also known as "Dr. E coli," referring to the high number of his patients with infections.
"What was going on was totally and utterly illegal," she said.
The inquiry continues.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report


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After traversing the Glacier Divide for the previous three days, I immediately headed back to the Sierra to join another party which was headed for Mt. Goddard via Starr's Route. Mihai, who had organized the trip, wanted a "guide" for Starr's Route. His plan was to do the route as a 3-day trip. We would hike to Evolution Lake on day 1, do Starr's Route on day 2, and hike back out on day 3. Because I had already climbed Mt. Goddard in 2012, I planned to do Starr's Route with them, then divert north to climb an interesting looking unnamed peak which I had noticed in 2012. I later dubbed this peak "North God."
|Topographic Prominence
|Summit Coordinates (lat/lon)
|"North God"
|12,964 ft
|504 ft
|37.116013, -118.722365
|"Wanda Peak"
|12,434 ft
|534 ft
|37.122172, -118.738947
|"Davis Rock"
|11,462 ft
|255 ft
|37.127886, -118.729548
|"Sky High Peak"
|12,978 ft
|174 ft
|37.196971, -118.664253
Getting to the trailhead
Trailhead coordinates (lat/lon): 37.230710, -118.618828
Alberto, Inga, Mihai, Dale, and I began hiking up the Lamarck Lakes Trail from North Lake (9,360 ft) at around 8am, starting off at a very relaxed and steady pace. After walking from the overnight parking lot to the trailhead, we took the Lamarck Lakes Trail 2.5 miles to a point just before the outlet of Upper Lamarck Lake (10,940 ft), then split off to the left (south), following a use-trail which would take us up to Lamarck Col in another 2.5 miles.
view from the Lamarck Lakes Trail
The trail to Lamarck Col was pretty easy and straightforward. After switchbacking up a slope to the south of Upper Lamarck Lake, it curved southwest up a broad valley which would basically terminate at Lamarck Col. Shortly before Lamarck Col, the trail became faint, but the navigation was easy because all we had to do was keep hiking up the valley.
heading up towards Lamarck Col
Below the col was a patch of lingering snow, which took a few postholes to climb over. Before we knew it, we were at the col (12,910 ft).
From Lamarck Col, a well defined trail began switchbacking down into Darwin Canyon for a few hundred feet, then disappeared almost completely. We continued descending to the southwest, making a beeline towards the inlet of the second highest of the large lakes in Darwin Canyon (inlet: 11,650 ft). The terrain was straightforward class 1-2, although it was possible to make it all class 1 if one searched hard enough.
looking down Darwin Canyon
view of Mt. Darwin
After reaching the Darwin Lakes, we headed west down Darwin Canyon, staying as close as possible to the northern shores of the lakes. The terrain was very friendly, with little rock hopping and even ocassional use trails. By this time, a few people in the group had gotten tired, and our average place was less than 1 mph. We would not be able to reach our goal of Evolution Lake today. The weather was perfect, and the mosquitoes wernt quite too bad at the elevation we were at.
looking down Darwin Canyon
views in Darwin Canyon
After the last of the Darwin Lakes, the terrain opened up and became wide and grassy. We had arrived at Darwin Bench. We now angled south down the bench.
We decided to camp on a knoll (11,300 ft) overlooking a shallow lake (the largest lake on Darwin Bench). It was obvious that people had camped there before, and there were more than enough spots for all of us. The only downside to this spot were the mosquitoes, which seemed to have re-appeared with a vengeance as soon as we had crossed onto Darwin Bench. There were also several marmots out and about, so we made sure to secure our food.
On the southern side of camp was a large flat rock with a very scenic view of the shallow lake. After everyone had finished setting up their tents, we converged on this rock to eat dinner and enjoy the view. We could see Goddard clear as day in the distance. In the foreground were the large peaks of The Hermit, Mt. McGee, and other peaks of the McGee Traverse.
The next morning, we got going at around 5:45am, heading south from camp to intersect the John Muir Trail (JMT) in Evolution Basin. Our group now consisted of just Alberto, Mihai, and I, as Inga and Dale had decided to remain at camp and forgo Goddard. From camp, an increasingly well defined use-trail was present, and reaching the JMT was an easy task. Once on the JMT, we headed south for 4.7 miles to the outlet of Wanda Lake. Along the way, we passed by several highly scenic lakes and classic High Sierra views.
We reached the outlet of Wanda Lake shortly after 8am and sat down for a longish break. From here, we left the trail and headed southwest up and over a broad ridge to the base of Starr's route. The terrain was mostly class 1-2 rock hopping.
Wanda Lake
looking southwest from the top of the broad ridge
Starr's Route (photo taken on July 14, 2012)
The massive mountain loomed over us, looking exactly as I remembered it from three years ago. Even though the route looked intimidating, it gets no more difficult than class 2+. The terrain was mostly ledgey and involved zigzagging back and forth in order to ascend. After spending roughly two hours making it up ~500 ft of the route and having a debate on whether the route was class 2 or 3, Mihai decided that it was too technical, and decided to turn around along with Alberto. Since I did not have any reason to do this route again, I turned around too, now looking intently towards North God to the northwest. A more detailed description of Starr's Route can be found here
heading up (and back down) Starr's Route
Back at the base of Starr's Route, we took a snack break and then we parted, with Mihai and Alberto heading back to camp and me heading towards North God. From our position, I headed west, crossed a moraine, and climbed a very loose diagonally sloping class 3-4 ramp to gain North God's southeast ridge. Once on the ridge, I simply followed it to the summit. The ridge was a very fun class 3-4 knife edge scramble, with incredibly airy drops on its eastern side. I hit a short class 5 section roughly 200 ft below the summit. Thankfully, the rock here was solid.
the loose cruddy ramp
looking up the ramp
on the southeast ridge
At the summit, I located a small register buried deep under a cairn which contained signatures back to 1941.
view south from North God's summit
Now I planned to drop down the northwest ridge of North God, cross over Hudson Pass (The lowpoint northwest of North God), and continue west onto the east ridge of Martha Peak. Looking at the register on North God, several people had mentioned coming up from the west and northwestern sides of the mountain, utilizing a series of class 3-4 loose chutes.
I began traversing northwest along the ridge. After a very short class 3 section, the ridge plateaued out for another short section before dropping off. I now found myself looking down a series of incredibly loose chutes, and loose they were, with me barely hanging on to some of the holds, most of which would pop right out with the slightest kick. I saw my chute as class 3 rather than class 4, but I could've easily taken a different one than those who had written about it in the register. The chute eventually dropped me right at Hudson Pass, where I decided to cache my pack. I would be coming back here after doing Martha Peak.
the loose chutes
view WNW from Hudson Pass
The ascent of Martha Peak was straightforward class 2 from Hudson Pass. At the summit was a 1973 register along with a surprisingly new one placed in 2014.
view southeast from Martha Peak
I retraced my steps to Hudson Pass, reshouldered my pack, and headed down the north side of the pass, which was mostly annoying class 2 scree and talus. To the north was the last "peak" I had planned on bagging that day: Davis Rock.
views while descending Martha Peak
looking north down Hudson Pass
As I headed down Hudson Pass, some Lady Gaga song worked its way into my head, and whatever I tried, it would not go away. I don't even like Lady Gaga at all. I absentmindedly began humming it to myself, and then began full on singing it punk rock style because I realized that there would be no one for miles to hear my awful vocals. By the time I had nearly reached Davis Lake, I was having a lot of fun with it, almost screaming it in some punk metal voice, and moving my body in some robotic fashion to the beat, occasionally slipping on some loose talus and almost falling over. As I reached Davis Lake, I suddenly heard some far off voice yelling "Heyyyyy!" I abruptly stopped singing. Oh sh*t! My horrible impersonation of Lady Gaga had attracted the attention of some rangers and I didn't even have my permit, having left it back at camp.
Thankfully, they were not rangers, but were instead two young women who seemed to be somewhat lost. There was a small finger of Davis Lake between us, so we resorted to shouting across the lake in order to communicate. She started off with saying something along the lines of "Do you know if we can get to Martha Lake from here?" I shouted back, "Yes, that should be somewhere to the south." One of them pointed towards Hudson Pass, shouting "Can we get over that?" to which I replied with "Yeah, its class 2." They had a short discussion before shouting "Thanks!" I wished them a safe trip and then proceeded north towards Davis rock, feeling slightly embarrassed.
The ascent of Davis Rock was a very short class 2 scramble. There were multiple possible routes.
view south from Davis Rock
From Davis Rock, I spent an hour boulder hopping east back to Wanda Lake, savoring the last hour above treeline where I wouldn't be tormented by the hordes of mosquitoes that were soon to come.
back at Wanda Lake
From Wanda Lake, I retraced the route we had taken that morning back to camp, arriving at camp roughly 45 minutes before sunset. I found the group having dinner, perched on the flat rock overlooking the lake.
As we ate dinner, we enjoyed a fantastic sunset lighting up Goddard and much of the McGee Traverse to the southwest.
We started hiking at around 5:45am the next morning, retracing our steps back over Lamarck Col and down to North Lake. Along the way, I decided to tag a small peaklet (which I dubbed "Sky High Peak" after Sky high Lake) which was located 0.4 mi NNE of Lamarck Col, and could be clearly seen from the col. I ascended the south ridge (class 2-3) and descended the southeast side (class 2). There were 65mph winds raging at the summit, so I satisfied my peakbagger ego by planting each foot individually on the summit block and calling it a success.
Mt. Darwin in the morning
west side of Lamarck col
Sky High Peak seen from Lamarck Col
looking back at Lamarck Col from Sky High Peak
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12,910 ft gain/loss
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Reception and book signing: May 9, 6-8pm
True Norwegian Black Metal (Vice Books, 2008) to be released on May 15
Steven Kasher Gallery is proud to present the first New York exhibition of the photographs of Peter Beste, in celebration of the launch of his first book. The exhibition will feature over 30 color and black and white prints, curated by Johan Kugelberg.
In the last two decades a bizarre and violent musical subculture called Black Metal has emerged in Norway. It has its roots in a heady blend of splatter movies, heavy metal music, Satanism, Pagan mythology and adolescent angst. In the early-mid 1990's, members of this extremist underground committed murder, burned down medieval wooden churches, and desecrated graveyards. What started as juvenile frenzy came to symbolize the start of a war against Christianity, a return to the worship of the ancient Norse gods, and the complete rejection of mainstream society.
American documentary photographer Peter Beste has spent the last eight years working in the milieu of this insulated and secretive community. Beste's access and insight into this community has been without precedent, resulting in an amazing photographic journey. Beste has earned the respect and trust of this impenetrable, suspicious and often elitist society. True Norwegian Black Metal is a visual testimonial to this subculture. Peter Beste and editor Johan Kugelberg have created a unique photographic narrative that explores black metal from a truly visceral perspective.
Peter Beste: True Norwegian Black Metal will be on view from
May 9 through June 7, 2008.
Steven Kasher Gallery is located at 521 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 6pm. For more info please contact Kat Jones at 212.966.3978 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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McLean, VA, US and Stevenage, UK (PRWEB) September 09, 2013
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The police headquarters tackles the challenge of creating a dynamic town center with a rich cultural identity rooted at the heart of the city. The design creates a piece of civic architecture that will foster community, highlighting inclusivity and transparency between the police department and the public. With a welcoming outdoor plaza situated at the intersection of Market Street and Lehman Avenue, the new West Valley City Police Headquarters creates a landmark at the gateway of a walkable and pedestrian-friendly Market Street.
The new building incorporates state-of-the-art technology, security, and service while still being approachable to the public. The headquarters unites staff, who were previously spread amongst four buildings, to create a cohesive work/police force internally and externally. EDA's design is based on extensive workshops with each department that ensure all the various needs (current and future) are met in the new building.
Special attention is given to features such as a forensics lab and forensics firing range, along with a highly sophisticated chain of evidence documentation. Along with the specialized program, EDA made sure to incorporate lounge spaces and an outdoor patio as well as quiet rooms for the staff throughout the building to help mitigate a sometimes high-stress job with areas for decompression. The extensive natural daylight throughout the building, as well as a fitness room help, provide a wellness component that is important for the city to incorporate for its police force.


text: The Alumni Meet 2018, was conducted on Feb 10th, 2018 (Saturday). Alumni from various batches came together to have a reunion with the professors and their batch mates. The event started with the prayer song and the prayer dance. Followed by which the Dean gave a small inaugural speech. After which the college Director (Fr. Manoj) gave a small presentation on flashback of 2017- a recap of the events that took place in 2018. The Alumni was then showed a time lapse video that covered various pictures of themselves in the previous premises and took them to a moment of nostalgia. In total 165 alumni attended the meet. Various cultural programmes put up by the current batch followed this. Dances, Band performance, Magic Show, Skit are a few to mention. It was nice to see the students bonding with the faculty and the non-teaching staff.


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Points To Consider When Choosing A Roofing Company
It is usually advisable for you to make sure that you take care and maintain your roof at all times. What you need to know is that when it comes to dealing with a leaking roof it is important for you to know that it can cause damage 0 new items which are in your home and they tend to lead to an increase in air conditioning and heating cost on your monthly utility bills. It is important for you to ensure that you find the right roofing company so that they can make sure that the roof has been well constructed and repaired. It is usually advisable that you find a good roofing company that can send contractors to come and inspect your roof once in a while. This is known to prevent you from experiencing any problems with the new roofing vision because the contractor will be able to note any place in your roof that needs to be repaired and they will do so immediately, therefore, saving the cost. You should know that there are so many roofing construction companies in the industry, therefore, make sure that you take your time and choose a company that will not let you down when it comes to the construction jobs.
What you need to know is that if you are thinking of hiring the services of a roofing company you can never go wrong if you make sure that it is a company that has been in the industry for some time. The best thing about such companies is that they have been able to gather years of knowledge and experience because they have done so many roofing construction and repair jobs. It is important for you to know that if you hire such a company you can be assured that they will not let you down as they usually know what is expected of them when it comes to their job; therefore they always make sure that they deliver. Most people prefer hiring veteran companies, such companies have already been able to build a good reputation for themselves; therefore, they can never want to ruin the good name that they took years in building for so many years by providing poor services to their clients. If you end up choosing the services of a newly established roofing company know that the decision can be really tricky because you can never know what to expect when it comes to how they will deliver their job. Such companies usually do not have any experience at all therefore they are known to mostly operate on guesswork because they have not been able together experience as they have not dealt with different construction jobs repairs. You need to know that the good work that a veteran roofing company will do cannot be compared to that one of a newly established company because what truly matters is the experience that a company has been able to gather when it comes to that industry.
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Buyer Resources to buy a Condo or dream Home
Choosing the Right Agent
When starting the process of buying a condominium, choosing the right agent is one of the most important decisions. Many buyers just randomly pick an agent without asking the agent four simple questions:
- How many buyers have you helped buying condos in the past?
- Are you familiar with how associations work?
- What do you have to watch out for when buying a condominium?
- Can you help me rent (year round or vacation rental) my property if I purchased it for investment purposes?
I can offer you years of experience and I have assisted many buyers by helping them find the right property, by negotiating on their behalf and by leading them thru the sometimes overwhelming closing process. We also work hand in hand with my rental team which can quickly give you an idea about the rental potential of any condo you're interested in.
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A question about a recipe: Cranberry-Molasses Pudding with Vanilla Hard Sauce
I bought all the ingredients to make this for dessert tonight; however, just realized that my bundt pan is nearly the same diameter as my dutch oven (the widest pot I've got). The lip of the bundt sits flush on top of the dutch oven, which means the dutch oven lid won't have a tight a seal on the pot, even though the pudding pan will be sealed with layers of tin foil. The lip of the bundt pan, which juts out over the edge of the dutch oven, would be acting as the seal, with the weight of the dutch oven lid over it. Is that enough, or should I just abort unless I can figure out a smaller mold to use? Any ideas? Thanks!


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I wasn't too far off, and I will be trying it again but the combination of a mistake I didn't feel I could live with and my needle size choice being too large, I've decided to start again. Start again, that is, after working up to it.
I need a little more practice with knitting stitch patterns before I do this one again and there are some great samples at Knitting on the Net and the Angel Hugs Stitch Sampler. I'm going to make up some cotton washcloths to give a few a go.
It's not undersatnding the pattern that I have great difficulty with, nor is it the actual stitch variations (ssk, skp) which usually seem well explained. My fundamental problem is paying attention to what I'm doing. It's been a while since I've done crafty things that didn't allow my mind to wander off completely while my hands kept busy, and it's a wee struggle.
Even with a piece of paper to cross off rows, I often forget to do so and it was only when taking this photo of my work in progress on the Triangle Squares washcloth that I realized I flipped the diamonds after the first two repeats. As Homer would say, DOH!
While it won't be a perfect example of the Triangle Squares pattern, I am going to press on. At this point I'm curious to find out if the size will be square with one ball of wool, and it isn't terribly noticable as this makes a nice chunky looking pattern.
Next stitch choice .. something more obvious to follow. Baby steps.
In other news ... Spring arrived this week. But it's not like you would notice yet.


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My client was making some BIG moves… her already successful business was taking a leap into its next level. She was reaching more people than ever, revenue had almost doubled, she'd been able to reduce her workload significantly… but she was feeling anxious.
She'd finally decided to raise her prices. But I noticed something really interesting… she was adding so many bonuses that the offer was getting lost in translation. When I dove deeper with her as to why she was doing this (which is what I do), we discovered she felt that her work would not be seen as valuable unless she added all this extra "stuff" to it.
What followed was a conversation that led to the creation of a special video for you.
What is the true value of your work?
What is it worth?
Do we need to add all this extra stuff to something to make it be seen as "valuable"?
If you want to know my thoughts on these questions, click on the video below to watch this quick, powerful little video where I share what I spoke about with my client which led to a huge shift for her.
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November 4, 2012
Hot Potato "Pillow"
So, we're quite new to Hot Potato. Gotta say, we didn't expect this kind of music from a band with the name "Hot Potato." We were expecting something like the Korean version of Hot Chip, which would please us immensely, since we love Hot Chip. This was more like Coldplay, though, which we also like, and are also, oddly, British. We like British music. Hell, we like lots of music from lots of different countries.
Also, someone else who's been in Korea and has worked out at a gym please tell me I'm not the only one who saw people walking exceptionally slowly on treadmills. WHHHYYYY??!! It's so much nicer outside than it is inside of a gym. Gyms are boring! The outdoors are nice! Maybe it's because treadmills have TVs on them here? I don't know. Just FFFFUUUU to slow treadmill wakling.
Gogostar "Runway"
WOWOWOWOW! We're so pumped about Gogostar comign back. Woohoo! And they just played on Friday! I'd like to say that we had the chance to see them and tell you what it was like, since Friday was technically two days before we published this video, but we're actually writing this blog post before Friday, since we film so many things in advance. So, this can go one of two ways:
1) We went to the show: OMG IT WAS AWESOME! It was so great seeing so many of you guise there and being able to party with you afterwards! It was definitely the best night of our lives.
2) We didn't go, because we were too busy with other things: it was great running into you, though, as we were doing other things! Thanks for partying with us and giving us the best night of our lives!
Ok, I doubt either of those two cases are feasible.
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Outsider "Like a Man"
Ok, how many of you old school Nasties saw the title and snickered a bit? We're not accusing Outsider of copying us. This song is a lot older than our LIKE A MAN phase. Speaking of which, we should probably bring that back around. Ah! So many old jokes that we retire. We need to bring them back. Or have an inside joke glossary, perhaps. Maybe that'd be useful for new Nasties?
Anyhow, like we mentioned in previous K Crunch Indie segments, we're interested in getting more into Korean Hip Hop. Outsider is supposedly a popular Korean Hip Hop artist, but he hasn't been around for a while. This song is from before our time. It's uploaded in 2007, and we weren't even in Korea at the time. Anyhow, though the song is quite cool, especially for the excessively fast rapping, it's not necessarily the most accessible Korean hip hop song, if your Korean skills aren't up to snuff. I'd imagine it's hard for Korean people to follow as well, no? I know super fast English rap songs are hard for us to keep up with as well. Maybe cuz we're old and our bodies are dying. That's my excuse. Old age.
Ok, I'll stop complaining about being old. Outsider's "Like a Man" is a cool song that doesn't sound really hop-hop-esque to us, since it's so damn fast, but it's still quite a cool song otherwise. Let us know what you think!
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Juliet is "not yet fourteen"
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Lady Capulet says her daughter is "not yet fourteen." Juliet was two weeks from her fourteenth birthday. Ready for marriage, her mother said. Though we never are told her lover Romeo's age, it's apparent that he is also a teen. Romeo is older, but still of tender chin (without beard). Today, that would be "statutory rape," a crime. Should we make young lovers into criminals? Should Romeo have to register as a predatory offender in Minnesota? Or should Minnesota pass a Romeo and Juliet law to spare them?
Each from families bearing grudges towards each other, the star-crossed lovers' fate is tragic. But were they criminals? Not then, as Juliet's mother makes clear.
Romeo and Juliet Law
Would prosecutors charge Romeo and Juliet with age-based sex crimes in Minnesota today? Prosecutions of young people like them are common in juvenile and adult criminal courts in Minnesota. Should we change the laws in Minnesota to decriminalize young love? Should foolish love be a crime?
"Oh, what a tangled web we weave; When first we practise to deceive!" (from Marmion; A Tale of Flodden Field, by Sir Walter Scott.)
"Statutory rape"
Age-based sex crimes are crimes based upon some aspect of sex, plus a too-young age. Common law rape required an element of force, coercion or lack of consent. A more recent invention, "statutory rape" does not require force or lack of consent, involves quite consensual acts.
But it rests upon a legislative fiat that a person younger than 16, for example, is mentally feeble; incompetent to consent to sexual acts.
See, Minnesota Statutes §609.342, subdivision 1 (a):
"Neither mistake as to the complainant's age nor consent to the act by the complainant [sic] is a defense."
The "complainant" usually opposes the prosecution. Minnesota could make a Romeo and Juliet law so that consensual acts by young people are no longer a crime.
Double standard in Minnesota law
This premise "incompetence to consent" appears false. After all, the minimum age for competence for criminally prosecution in a Minnesota delinquency petition is ten years old. See, Matter of Welfare of S.A.C., 529 N.W.2d 517 (Minn. App. 1995).
Why would the same laws deem a ten-year-old competent intend a criminal act; but consider a thirteen-year-old like Juliet incompetent to intend sex? A tangled web, indeed.
"O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"
Do we really want to permanently label our Romeos and Juliets "sex criminals," for the crime of being young lovers?
Do we want them to have to Register as a Predatory Offender for ten years to life?
Many of Minnesota's "statutory rape" laws contain exceptions for lovers within a range of 24 to 48 months. But for those outside these exceptions "mistake of age," they say, is not a defense. Minnesota could pass a Romeo and Juliet law to end the criminalization of young lovers.
"The Party was trying to kill the sex instinct, or, if it could not be killed, then to distort it and dirty it." — George Orwell (1984)
Sexting and proximity
These days, we can categorize the growing list of sex crimes based upon proximity: penetration, touch, and non-touch. When sexual penetration is criminal, it is a more serious crime than touch. Touch in turn is more intrusive than non-touch. Examples of non-touch sex crimes include:
21st Century Romeo and Juliet
Before our modern-day Romeo and Juliet became lovers, their flirting included sexting.
Young lovers have been around long before Minnesota criminalized them. But some non-touch sex crimes are an artifact of recent technology, like smart phones. Most kids have them these days, and take pictures with them, sometimes naked and arguably sexual images of themselves.
Then they share them with each other over cell phone towers and Wi-Fi connections to the internet. The images may be on their phones or in the data cloud. Sexting is a new word. It merges and abbreviates "sex texting." Sexting is sending images via text messaging applications.
Minnesota laws have not kept pace with the times. Should we make every foolish act a crime? Prosecutors are now using our laws criminalizing child pornography, to prosecute young people. Prosecutors are charging young people for taking naked and arguably sexual images of themselves, then sharing them with each other.
Can a picture of yourself be child pornography?
A criminal Complaint or Petition for Adjudication of Delinquency accuses them of Possession or Dissemination of Child Pornography. Minnesota Statutes §617.247. Such prosecutions violate the young person's right to freedom of speech and expression under the U.S. Constitution as well as the Minnesota Constitution.
We can do better. Let's change the laws to make them less unfair. Let's pass a Romeo and Juliet law; to stop making criminals out of young people.
Predatory Offender Registration for juveniles
Can a juvenile be a "predatory offender" due to sexting or being a young lover?
Labeling juveniles "predatory offenders," requires them to register their whereabouts, vehicles, schools, addresses, and on and on. And it sends them to prison if they slip up any little part of doing so. Is that what we really want to do after a juvenile had consensual sex with her beloved, or after sexting?
Rehabilitation vs. Predatory Offender Registration for ten years to life.
Juvenile courts were a result of social reform movements of the late 19th Century. Rather than criminally prosecute juveniles like adults, we set up a separate juvenile court. Juvenile courts have a greater focus on rehabilitation for those adjudicated responsible for some "criminal" act.
An important aspect of juvenile courts is that they have traditionally been non-public – confidential. This protects the juvenile from severe collateral consequences. It allows the kid to leave youthful mistakes in the past. In recent years, that has eroded.
In Minnesota, if a prosecutor charges a juvenile 16 years or older with a felony, the case is now public. (Almost all "sex crimes" are felonies in Minnesota.)
Juveniles are not safe from predatory offender registration
Current Minnesota statutes contain no juvenile exception for "predatory offender registration." See, Minnesota Statutes § 243.166. This conflicts with the main, rehabilitative purpose of juvenile court and its protection of juveniles from life-long public exposure.
Adjudication is the trigger
How can we save a juvenile from having to register as a sex criminal for ten years or more? We must get a dismissal of the entire case, an acquittal, or a stay of adjudication. So, an adjudication triggers registration, under current law.
Reform Minnesota laws
Criminal lawyers and courts can wrestle with these things. We can try to save some young people from the jaws of a bad law. But wouldn't it be better to change the laws to make them less unfair and less harmful?
Why not enact a Romeo and Juliet law in Minnesota to stop turning young people into criminals? You don't have to be Christian to recognize the wisdom in Jesus as Defense Lawyer: The Woman Accused of Adultery.
Until then, your Minnesota criminal defense lawyer can help
Thomas C. Gallagher is a Minneapolis criminal lawyer who handles:
including those involving claims of criminal sexual conduct based on age, and sexting child porn cases.


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There was once a time that European otters were wiped out entirely in the Netherlands, driven to extinction from water pollution, traffic accidents, and human expansion into their freshwater habitat. Since 2002, when around 30 otters were reintroduced into the country, the species has been struggling to grow its population.
After several worrisome months without a sighting of an otter in the town of Nieuwkoop, biologists there recently made a heartening discovery - one which suggests that the rare otters are not only still present, but that they seem to be having a good time, too. A wildlife cam captured footage of an otter appearing to be healthy and happy, spending several moments horsing around with a feather.
Park ranger John Pietersen calls it "the most endearing side-show."
"This movie is so very welcome! It is a confirmation that the ambassador of freshwater nature still lives in Nieuwkoop," says Pietersen (translated via Google Translate). "We started to worry because it had disappeared off the radar for several months."
Although the original group of less than three dozen otters reintroduced to the Netherlands had increased its numbers to around 100 in just over a decade, many of the same threats which drove them to extinction in the first place continue to hamper their recovery.


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26 Hours in Venice
Written on January 26, 2016
I spent 26 hours in Venice, and took some photos. I'd definitely recommend visiting at this time of year, as the city was practically deserted. I spent a lot of time just wandering round in circles, getting to know my way around the small island, and taking pictures everywhere.


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Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw struggled with a foot injury for most of the 2011 season, missing four games. And the foot still hasn't healed.
Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger reports that Bradshaw underwent a procedure last week on the foot, but that it wasn't surgery.
Garafolo is right. A league source tells PFT that Bradshaw received a platelet rich plasma-type of injection to help heal the foot. Bradshaw still doesn't need surgery, and the prognosis is positive.
Still, until the foot is 100 percent, the Giants should be concerned. And that could give Brandon Jacobs a little leverage in talks aimed at reducing his cap number in 2012 and extending his contract into 2013 and beyond.
Jacobs is due to earn a $500,000 roster bonus this month, and a $4.4 million base salary.


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Mayor Hancock's Land Grab and Giveaways
The City's Underbelly at Work for You! And Just in Time for Christmas! Denver's Mayor, Michael Hancock, not unlike most of Denver's progressive mayors, values the worth of uplifting the downtrodden, occasionally giving credence to even the mostly egregiously harebrained … Continue reading


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How do I know if I need to see a Fertility Specialist?
Your Ob/Gyn can answer many of your preliminary fertility questions and run some basic tests, but at some point in your conception journey, you may need to seek the help of an Infertility Specialist – also known as a Reproductive Endocrinologist or RE. How do you know if you fall under the seemingly ominous category of "infertile"? Infertility is generally defined as the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse (6 months if the woman is over 35). We generally broaden the definition to include cases where a woman has had 3 or more consecutive miscarriages, since this can indicate implantation issues that should be evaluated and treated by a specialist.
It is estimated that about 10-20% of couples experience difficulty conceiving at some point. Approximately 40% of infertility issues can be attributed to the male, about 40% to the female, and the remaining 20% are a combination of both, or deemed "unexplained" infertility.
Here are some other indications or "warning signs" that you may need to consult with a fertility specialist:
Age >35: The natural effect of the "biological clock" results in fewer eggs being available each month for ovulation, AND a deterioration in egg quality. As a result, the likelihood of ovulating a chromosomally normal egg each month is lower than in women in their 20's and early 30's. It is estimated that even in young women, approximately 2/3 of all eggs have chromosomal abnormalities. This increases to around 90% as a woman reaches her early to mid-forties.
Irregular Periods: This can be an indication of ovulation problems, which can compromise fertility.
Heavy periods and/or painful cramping: If you experience these symptoms, see your doctor. They could be related to fertility problems.
Prior history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): Diseases such as chlamydia and gonnorhea can result in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, causing pelvic scarring and potentially blocked fallopian tubes.
Chronic illnesses (in male or female partner) such as diabetes or hypothyroidism: These can result in an exaggerated immune response, which can hinder embryo implantation.
Being extremely underweight or overweight: Excessive weight can result in overproduction of estrogen, which can act in the same way as the birth control pill – actually preventing pregnancy. Conversely, being underweight can result in a lack of estrogen, potentially disrupting the menstrual cycle and compromising fertility.
Smoking or excessive alcohol consumption:Smoking has a detrimental effect on many of the systems of the human body, including the reproductive system. Women that smoke are 60% more likely to experience infertility than non-smokers. Women with high or frequent alcohol intake have been found to have higher rates of menstrual disorders, including amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstrual periods.
Cancer Treatment:Chemotherapy and/or radiation can permanently hinder reproductive function.
If you are having difficulty conceiving and aren't sure where to start, fill out the form to the right to schedule a consultation with a SIRM doctor or you can call your nearest SIRM center (find a list of phone numbers here) to set up a comprehensive consultation with one of our doctors. They can help you get your bearings and develop a custom-tailored plan for diagnosis and treatment.


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I hired Eric after being injured in a rear-end collision in Prince George's County. There wasn't much visible property damage to my car from the collision. Because of this, Geico refused to offer any money for my medical bills, lost wages or the effect the collision had on my life. After rear-ending me, Geico's insured fled the scene before giving me his contact information. I had to follow him to his house to get it. Eric was straight with me from the beginning. He told me that some Judges would not be able to get past the lack of visible property damage while others would understand how I could have been injured and would give me a fair trial. Despite the fact that he thought from our first meeting that my case would wind up going to trial, Eric agreed to take it. Eric did a great job preparing me for trial. This really hit home when the defense attorney cross-examined me. I felt like Eric had given me his playbook. Eric's opening statement gave the Judge a nice preview of the case and his closing argument just nailed it. The Judge paid careful attention and included a fair amount in his decision. I highly recommend Eric Stravitz!
- Brett Bradford, Waldorf, Maryland
"Simply the Best! I was referred to Eric Stravitz through another attorney, and from the very first time I spoke to him about my case, I knew I was in capable, trustworthy hands. Eric was meticulous in his handling of my case—from the written court documents and trial materials to the time and effort he took to prepare me for depositions and courtroom appearances. I felt he examined every possibility, kept me informed, and put me in the driver's seat when it came to my case. Eric's advance preparation, terrific organization, and clear thinking enabled him to solicit the best testimony from every witnesses—getting precisely what we needed to best position the evidence and build my case. He was able to think on his feet and took some calculated risks that allowed us to admit evidence that had been inadmissible in similar cases—a triumph for me and a sign of his great legal abilities. In addition to his incredible knowledge of the law and ease in the courtroom, Eric knows human nature very well which ended up being incredible ammunition for me! He demonstrated a phenomenal ability to "read" people and definitely used every persuasion to maneuver things in my favor. He's incredibly bright, confident, and lives by the Golden Rule (i.e., treat people the way you want to be treated) which became my "triple threat." I am certain it was his incredible knowledge of the law combined with an uncanny social ease and ability to take calculated risks that led to my terrific outcome. I cannot say enough about Eric as a person or as an attorney and recommend him unconditionally."
- Ellen, Washington, DC
Best Possible experience anyone could have with an attorney and his practice!!! I contacted Eric's office in January of 2009. I had been searching for an attorney for over a month and after being rejected by other attorney's offices (usually only being allowed to speak to the legal assistants that answered the phone), I found Eric Stravitz on a Google search. I was ready to give up, but I decided to make this one last call, and I am so thankful that I did. Not only did I actually get to speak to an actual attorney to listen to my case, he was very concerned about my well-being, and he began working on my case immediately. He provided me with numerous resources that would help me with the personal side of getting help for the trauma I experienced because of the incident that happened to me while working in the Maryland/ Washington D.C./ Virginia area. Since I traveled the country for work, Eric made sure that I had access to medical and mental health care every where I went. I can not express to you how many times Eric went out of his way to check on me (including calling me at night and on weekends). Eric knew how traumatized I was from what happened to me, and always made sure that I had someone to talk when I was "feeling down", and sometimes he was the only person available and it didn't matter what day or time, he was there to listen. We settled the case in August 2011 and I am extremely happy with the results. If it wasn't for Eric going out of his way to always make sure I was kept up-to-date on what was happening with the case, what the next step was going to be, and him truly going out of his way to ensure that my safety and medical well-being were supervised at all times, I would have "given up" on the case and probably life itself. Eric is my angel, my life saver, and I am eternally grateful to him for everything he did for me during the most difficult time of my life.
- Name Withheld Due to Privacy Concerns
I was going straight when a pick-up truck coming from the opposite direction abruptly turned left in front of me and took away my right-of-way. I did not have enough time to stop before hitting the truck. A police officer arrived at the scene of the collision after it happened. I was hurt in the wreck, but the insurance company for the truck driver later denied my claim (by saying it wasn't the truck driver's fault).
Eric filed a lawsuit for me. He met with me for several hours to prepare me for trial. He made sure I knew what to expect and made me as comfortable as he could with testifying in court. At trial, he skillfully questioned the police officer and me, and effectively cross-examined the truck driver. I knew I had won when the Judge mirrored in her decision the points that Eric had argued in closing argument. I was so relieved! I highly recommend Eric Stravitz.
- Sheila M., St. Mary's County, Maryland
"Eric, Thank you so much for all of your work on my case. I am very pleased with the arbitration result and can't thank you enough. I plan on recommending you to everyone I know! Take care."
- Heather W., Prince George's County, Maryland
"Eric, I just wanted to drop you a note thanking you for your help w/ our accident case. You are very professional, thorough and ethical!!! (We were told to watch out for injury attorneys because they can be dishonest!!) You are GREAT!! All of your assistance was appreciated! Because of your type of practice (injury) I hope that I won't need your assistance ever again! But if I do, I will certainly contact you!"
- Take care, A.A., Washington, DC
Arnold Weiner, Esq., widely recognized as one of Maryland's premier business litigation attorneys, had this to say about Eric Stravitz after using him as local counsel in a Superior Court case: "Mr. Stravitz is the perfect local counsel. He has an intimate knowledge of local practices and procedures, is bright and resourceful, and makes himself available whenever needed."
"Eric Stravitz is a talented and tenacious advocate for his clients. I had the opportunity to work closely with Eric on a complex case arising from a sexual assault. He fought tooth and nail against a combative defense attorney with decades of experience and in the end achieved a great result for his client. In the process, he provided comprehensive and compassionate representation to the survivor of this brutal attack. He is exactly the kind of lawyer I would want to hire if I or a loved one ever needed help."
- James Ferguson, Esq.
Former director of the National Crime Victim Bar Association
"Dear Eric,
I am in receipt of the check as proceeds of the jury verdict, less the amounts indicated in your letter. Allow me this opportunity to say thank you so very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to represent me in this matter. If and when the need arises, I will call on you in the future with any legal questions. Once again, I thank you."
- Sincerely, Charwin N., Fairfax County, Virginia
"Dear Eric,
It has been a pleasure being your client. I really appreciate your patience and willingness to explain complicated legal jargon in layman's terms. May you both have continued success always."
- Sincerely, Corenthia P., Prince George's County, Maryland
"Eric, Congratulations on a job well done!"
- With regards, David A. Kaufman, Esq., Northbrook, Illinois
"I've known Eric for decades and followed his career. He is incredibly well read and keenly interested in the impacts of city design on people's everyday quality of life. As an attorney, Eric is a leader in protecting the rights of people to safely walk and bicycle in their community. I heartily recommend him for handling anyone's personal injury case."
- Scott Bricker, MURP, Executive Director -- America Walks. Past Executive Director of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
- Name withheld due to privacy concerns.
"Eric, I would like to thank you and your entire team for all your efforts in getting my case to settlement. It has been a long, stressful journey and...I could not have asked for better legal representation. You are not only extremely good at what you do, but you are also a very compassionate and nice person. I have the highest level of respect for your dedication to representing the victims in personal injury cases like mine."
- J. Lavender, Loudoun County, Virginia


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LINCOLN, Neb. – The following is from the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency:
"With devastating flooding in several regions of the state, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), partner agencies, emergency officials, and volunteers remain hard at work assisting with historically catastrophic conditions statewide.
NEMA is tracking conditions across the state, responding to requests for assistance from local emergency managers and developing a common operating picture to keep local officials aware of the situation.
Evacuations are taking place throughout the state at this time. Travel is extremely dangerous with conditions changing rapidly. Non-essential travel is not advised.
The levee near Valley has overtopped and is possibly breached, causing water to flood the area. The National Weather Service at Valley has relocated. Confirmation on the condition of the levee is impossible to ascertain due to inaccessibility. Alternative options for inspecting the area are being explored.
All evacuation notices, suggested and mandatory, are STRONGLY encouraged. By ignoring evacuation recommendations, extraction requests made later may be delayed.
Evacuations (full and partial) as of Friday:
|· Beemer
|· Belgrade
|· Cedar Rapids
|· Dannebrog
|· Genoa – Lake Oconee
|· Inglewood – DHHS Call Center
|· Randolph City Auditorium
|· Northern Butler County
|· Eastern Richardson County
|· Pender – Senior Living
|· Broken Bow – Senior Center
|· Linoma Beach
|· Norfolk
|· Fremont – Hospital
|· Anselmo
|· Lynch
|· Wisner
|· South Bend Middle Island
|· Louisville – Trailer Park
|· Cedar Creek – Along River
|· Plattsmouth – OMA Fish & Wildlife
|· Plattsmouth – Moorehead Island
|· Plattsmouth – Beach Road
|· Eastern Washington County
|· Beemer – 6 homes
|· Pleasanton – Homes
|· Bucaneer Bay – Neighborhood
|· Valley – Evacuation
|· Plattsmouth – Low-lying areas
|· Sarpy County – Platte & Missouri River
|· West Point – Western section
Red Cross reports there are 721 people in Red Cross and partner shelters. Shelters are open in the following places:
- Council Bluffs, Iowa (Salem United Methodist Church, 14955 Somerset Avenue)
- Bellwood, Nebraska (Bellwood Fire Department, 752 41 Road)
- Boelus, Nebraska (CNR Center, 614 Delaware Street)
- Columbus, Nebraska (DHS- East Central Health Department, 4321 41st Avenue)
- Freemont, Nebraska (First Lutheran Church, 3200 Military Avenue; enter Mission Center on NW corner of campus)
- Hader, Nebraska (Hader Fire Hall, 101 Front Street)
- Missouri Valley, Nebraska (Rand Community Center, 100 S. 4th Street)
- Norfolk, Nebraska (Lutheran High Northeast, 2010 N. 37th Street)
- Norfolk, Nebraska (Bel Air Elementary School, 1101 N. 18th Street)
- Norfolk, Nebraska (Sacred Heart Elementary School, 2301 Madison Avenue)
- North Loup, Nebraska (North Loup Community Center, 112 S. B Street)
- Pierce, Nebraska (Pierce Fire Department, 106 1st Street)
- Plattsmouth, Nebraska (Plattsmouth Community Center, 308 S. 18th Street)
- Randolph, Nebraska (Randolph City Auditorium, 119 N. Main Street)
- St. Edward, Nebraska (St. Edward City Hall, 1302 State Highway 39)
Interstate 80 is now open; however, road conditions remain dangerous across the state.
Additional information for roads and conditions can be found through Nebraska 511."


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No more anonymous postings
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Heating Services
How many days of the year do you need heat? In the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas, there are three seasons that people typically need to warm their home for–and sometimes even as summer is ending! At BWS, we are familiar with the needs of the community and have developed heating services over the course of three generations that best suit your needs.
Choose heating service from BWS, and secure your comfort no matter how chilly it is outside.
Is something not working properly with your heat? We know this can be an urgent issue, so when you call us for heating repair, you can expect us to arrive promptly and give your system a quick but thorough fix.
Looking into brand new heat? We can help you find the system you're looking for and set you up with a reliable installation.
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We Deliver a Personal Touch With Every Service
Customer service is always a priority at BWS when we deliver our services to our commercial and residential customers. Our reputation is extremely important to us. When you call us for heating service, you'll be in touch with a friendly professional who is concerned about making the process convenient for you.
We're also fully licensed, bonded and insured for your protection. We also have NATE certified technicians, which means they've passed strict standards for HVAC knowledge.


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Activist Chris Crass Talks Feminism for Men
Crass to Keynote Centre for Gender Advocacy Event
Men who identify as feminists aren't as rare as you might think.
Update: To help men get engaged in feminism, the Centre for Gender Advocacy is starting an action group for feminist men. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com to learn more.
Did you miss activist Chris Crass's talk on men and feminism?
Listen to him tell the story of how his ex-girlfriend helped him confront and challenge his own sexist preconceptions:
"A lot of men are interested in feminism, but they don't know how to get involved, and there's this constant brushing up against the negative stereotypes against feminism that are so common in pop culture," said Julie Michaud, the Concordia-based Centre for Gender Advocacy's administrative coordinator.
In the hope of getting more men to walk through its doors, the Centre is hosting a talk on March 3 with American activist Chris Crass, author of Towards Collective Liberation: Anti-Racist Organizing, Feminist Praxis, and Movement Building Strategy, published last May.
A social justice activist and community organizer for 25 years, Crass is planning to share some of the lessons he's learned about combating sexism and racism across the United States.
The Knoxville, Tennessee-based activist has made a speciality of building support for progressive goals among the people who are most likely to resist them—he's tried to open the eyes of white communities to racism as well as encourage men to see their role in striving for gender equality.
"It's about trying to help people through a transformative process," Crass told The Link. "Whether it's men among feminism, or white people challenging racism, it's about working through one's own process to get to a place that's more healthy and effective."
Originally from mostly white and suburban Orange County, California, Crass says he grew up feeling "very hungry for stories and histories of social justice activists, really just looking for inspiration and examples of what people throughout history have done to create social change."
In addition to working with Food Not Bombs, a charity fighting to end world hunger and poverty, Crass led anti-racist, community-building efforts in and around San Francisco. In 2000, he co-founded the former American-Canadian activist network Colours of Resistance.
Crass's talk is one of a series of events held recently by the Centre for Gender Advocacy meant to encourage men to participate in feminism.
In the fall, the Centre organized a well-attended workshop on men and feminism, and followed up with a lecture by Glen Canning, whose 17-year-old daughter Rehtaeh Parsons committed suicide after being sexually assaulted and harassed.
To encourage more men to become engaged with feminism, it's important to show them that they also have a stake in gender equality, says Michaud.
"The fact that women face sexist oppression acts as a barrier to real and meaningful connections between men and women," she said.
"When we fight sexism together, it opens up a world of better, more meaningful relationships."
Feminism for Men: A Talk With Author & Activist Chris Crass // School of Community and Public Affairs (2149 Mackay St.) // March 3 // 6:30 p.m.
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The Firemasters, an Execution Labs-funded game currently in development
In the wake of Visceral/EA Montreal's recent layoffs, newly arrived indie game investor and incubator Execution Labs will be reopening its application process with recently laid-off workers in mind.
This past January, Execution Labs picked its first five teams, who are now working on independent games at Execution's Plateau office. Co-founded by former International Game Developers Association executive director Jason Della Rocca, Execution provides indie developers with funding (to the tune of $2,000 a month per team member, plus one-time expenses), tutelage from experienced game developers and business/marketing help in exchange for revenue sharing in the finished game and an ownership stake (up to 25 per cent) down the road.
"We've had EA folks calling us, saying they've been 'liberated' and that going back into the corporate environment might not be the way to go," says Della Rocca. "We went through 70 applications the first time around, and we got our five teams. We're opening it up to anyone, but given that so many of these talented EA, Funcom and even THQ people are on the market, the applicants will likely come from there. We're already hearing from folks in that neighbourhood."
Della Rocca says there isn't a fixed deadline or a set number of teams Execution can add (it can probably accommodate one or two more), but interested parties would be wise to sign up quickly, because once they find the teams they're looking for, they'll likely choose them right away.
One of the problems for indies in Montreal is they don't pay salaries, so they're not eligible for the provincial government's 37.5 per cent tax credit. Because of the way Execution Labs funds its teams, it does receive the credit, although Della Rocca has been speaking with the Canadian Media Fund, the provincial and federal governments, as well as investment groups Investissement Québec and Montréal International about becoming more indie-friendly.
"Nothing against the big studios, but you want to have a diversified ecosystem, you want a variation on the types of studios and games being made," says Della Rocca. "Our role is to fill that gap and provide opportunities for developers to go independent." ■
Go here for more info on how to apply.