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(This post was written Friday but never posted. I am too lazy to rewrite a current post and all the info is still the same. ) However, I am no longer grumpy but seem to be a little more nervous for the surgery than I was last week.
Yes, I am still frustrated. One may even say grumpy about the whole surgery ordeal. I am sick of house arrest (although we should be use to it), worried because K has already been off her baby aspirin for the 2 weeks in prep for the surgery and she needs to get back on it and concerned because as of July 1st she no longer has her secondary insurance. I guess at least we will still have the one insurance, that's a blessing. Shall we just end with the fact that I feel like I have some serious pregger hormones right now.
This morning his office called and let me know that we will not know until Monday when we can reschedule her. All the OR's are booked out and on Monday they are over capacity. Then her Doc is leaving town for 3 weeks. There is no other doctor that knows how to perform this surgery, so that is not an option.
The scheduler just called to let us know that the doc called the hospital and they will allow him to perform a late surgery on Monday night. He has a full day of appointments and will perform that evening. I guess they are over capacity, so who knows how smoothly this will go. I think my biggest concern is that at the end of the day the OR has been known to run hours behind and I have a 3 year old that does not understand the no eating/drinking for hours on end. That is why the little ones always get the first morning appointments available. I will be praying that things run close to 'on schedule' and that K will have patience and just not be hungry or thirsty that day. Easy enough, right?
Kaidence was sad that she did not get to go to the hospital and have a ride in the wagon. She also wanted to wear her new mermaid nightgown she got from Nanna and Papa to help celebrate her new Mermaid voice. What the heck, I had to unpack her suitcase anyhow, so she wore it proudly to bed last night.
My cute little Camden lost his first tooth yesterday (Thurs.) My baby boy is growing up. He was so excited. Part of me was sad because he had planned to stay at my parents house that night because of the surgery and I would miss seeing his excitement from the tooth fairy coming. I guess its how it goes. McCaden lost his first tooth the night Kaidence got her heart transplant. I wasn't even there for it. He spent the night at the neighbors and the tooth fairy paid him a visit there. Yes, I cried knowing that I missed it. Yes, I also had guilt. BUT, today they are with their Nanna and Papa at Boondocks having a great time and K and I are just hanging out at home watching Sprout Tv.
We will keep you posted on Monday. Good Luck to all our friends heading into procedures today up at the hospital. Wish we were there to visit with you over a scrumptious meal at 'The Rainbow.' Know that we are sending happy thoughts and prayers your way.
Friday, June 25, 2010
(This post was written Friday but never posted. I am too lazy to rewrite a current post and all the info is still the same. ) However, I am no longer grumpy but seem to be a little more nervous for the surgery than I was last week.
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Surgery Canceled!
Kaidence's surgeon just called and canceled her surgery for tomorrow because he has a doctors appointment for himself. I guess someone forgot to let me know. AWWWWWWWHHHHHH! Bags packed, boys farmed off, Mike off work, Kaidence not sick. Seriously? This is what happens when you cancel a family vacation for a surgery. So I guess Miss K will continue her house arrest a little longer. I will end being positive "maybe this is meant to be."
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Surgery Time!
Well, Kaidene's surgery date is almost here. As much as I get super nervous for these sorts of things, I am grateful that the time has finally come. The vocal chord issue with Kaidence has been a bigger issue for her than I think we truly realized in the beginning. I am so grateful that technology is where it is and that we can improve this situation and her safety, I am a wreck sending K anywhere because she does choke so easily. She had a little episode on Sunday in church and both Mike and I looked at each other and said only 5 more days.
We are scared but optimistic. Hopefully this will be the final thing that needs to be fixed from the many months that she was sick in the ICU. This is the surgery that represents that we now have a 'big girl'. She needs it to go to preschool and had to reach a certain age to have it done. Ever since we brought K home from transplant we had a list of things we needed to do or get fixed on her. Besides heart caths (she will have those for the rest of her life) this surgery is the last thing on our list (knocking on wood).
I heard her tell the neighbor that she was having "surgery on her vocal chord" she then proceeded to tell him that she would also get "an IV in my arm." So needless to say, she is prepared. She told Mike and I today that she would smell stuff in her oxygen and then she threw herself back on the bed and pretended to snore. I am not sure if I laugh or cry. She is telling others that her mommy, daddy and Auntie (a favorite nurse at the hospital) will be there when she wakes up with a princess balloon. I guess we had better deliver.
I am so proud of my baby girl. She is strong, she is a fighter and she has been blessed with a grace, patience and understanding well beyond her age. No doubt, another blessing from her Father in Heaven.
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Hi, I am using a MSO 2014 oscilloscope with the tdkpo2k driver to interface labview. The program is built (.exe file) and samples one of the channels and displays the signal in real time in labview. The oscilloscope is connected to the computer via usb and it works quite good most of the time.
However, the program freezes randomly, sometimes after 20 sec, sometimes after 20 min. Sometimes it starts working again without me having to do anything, and sometimes it wont work until I have restarted the program several times.
I thought this problem was caused by play in the usb ports so I installed the program on another computer, but that didn't help. Does anyone know what
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Try running NI Spy while your program runs. Configure this to capture all interaction to the VISA. This can help you isolate the problem. If the VISA commands start timing out, then it may be an intermittent problem with communication to the scope (does it still show up in MAX, and can you communicate with it there?), it may be the commands you are sending to the scope are causing lockups, or it may be the LabView code itself. VISA communication is slowed down a little while NI Spy is running as well. If it never locks up when running NI Spy, then you may simply need to add some delays in your code.
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Hey Rui, did cball's advice worked for you? Cause I got the same problem as you (it freezes from time to time) and it still doesn't work. guess I didn't try everything yet... i'll do it this weekend.
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Doing Leads to Knowing
"If any man wills to do, he will know." - (John 7:17)
STEP NUMBER TWO: Be willing to do the will of God.
When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He taught them to say, "Your will be done." When Jesus modeled this, He sweat drops of blood as He prayed, "Not My will, but Your will be done." (Matthew 6:10; 26:39; Luke 22:42-44) Jesus gives us a principle that shows us how we can know His teaching is the teaching of God. This principle also applies when we are seeking to know the will of God in the marketplace.
The principle is simply this: If any man wills to do, he will know.
The Living Bible paraphrases Psalm 139: 16 to say God had every day of David's life scheduled before David existed. David writes there that God is with him in such a way that it is impossible for David to escape God's personal interest in every move he makes. This intimacy with God is obviously not only the experience of David, but can and should be the experience of every child of God.
According to Jesus and Paul, knowing the will of God for our lives does not have to be complex. God does not deliberately obscure His will. The complexity is not in the will of God, but in your will and my will. As Paul tells us how we can know "the good, acceptable and perfect will of God," he begins his prescription for knowing God's will by telling us to throw up our hands and offer an unconditional surrender of our wills to the will of God (Romans 12: 1-2). Our unconditional surrender to God will significantly un-complicate our quest to know the will of God.
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The board ensures a review of compensation for elected directors by an independant consultant every three years, using the principles set out in this section, to ensure compensation practices are current and in line with the market.
Going forward, the comparable market (a 50%/50% composite of national not-for-profit and high tech private sector) will be used as a reference point to calculate appropriate compensation.
These principles are based on a review conducted by an independent consulting firm in July 2009. The purpose of the review was to ensure compensation remains consistent with that of directors serving in similar industries and organizations of comparable size to CIRA.
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The CIRA membership overwhelmingly approved a by-law amendment package at a Special Members' Meeting (SMM) February 1, 2006, in Toronto. This included an amendment to By-Law 1, section 3.15 (c), directing the board to retain the services of an independent consulting firm to establish compensation to which elected directors are entitled for performance of their duties.
The by-law change package was approved by Member vote, with 251 of 307 Members (81.75%) present voting to pass the changes.
Who developed the compensation package?
A third-party human resources consulting firm was hired by CIRA to conduct a board compensation survey. Twelve organizations of a similar size, scope and class were surveyed to form a comparison baseline. The consulting firm prepared a compensation framework for the board of directors based on the survey results. This framework was used to draft the compensation proposal brought forward to and approved by CIRA Members.
How was the survey for the Members' consultation conducted?
With the help of a market research firm, CIRA surveyed its Members in early 2007 to measure support for the proposed board of directors compensation package. Members were contacted January 8, 2007 by email to participate in an online survey. Members were given instructions, background information and the proposed compensation package. The survey asked, "Do you agree that the proposed compensation plan for elected directors is reasonable?" Members were also given the opportunity to provide comment.
What were the results from the Members' consultation for the board compensation package?
Members were invited to participate in the survey via a mass email sent to 249,990 Members. The survey generated significant response:
- 12,675 Members completed the survey.
- A 70.5% majority voted "yes" and agreed with the proposal, demonstrating strong support for the compensation plan.
- 14.6% cast a "no" vote, indicating they didn't agree with the proposed compensation plan.
- 14.8% answered "no opinion."
Which board directors are eligible for compensation?
Elected board directors of CIRA are given remuneration to recognize their time and effort and to help the organization attract and retain experienced and knowledgeable members to its Board.
The three board advisors, including CIRA's president and CEO, Industry Canada's representative, and John Demco, are not eligible for compensation.
Why are CIRA board directors compensated?
Based on the results of the review of similar non-profit organizations, a compensation plan for CIRA Directors was developed to:
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Board members can also donate their compensation to a charity of their choice.
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September 26th, 2006
Subaru Rally Team USA driver Travis Pastrana and his co-driver Christian Edstrom have won the Colorado Cog Rally, Round 7 of the Rally America National Championship. The 22 year-old freestyle motocross legend and rising rally star won eight of the fifteen competition stages and claimed victory in his 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally car. This marks Pastrana's third rally win in a row after winning Gold at the X Games Rally then claiming victory at last month's Ojibwe Forest Rally. This latest win puts him one step closer to becoming the Overall Driver's Champion in the highly competitive Rally America National Championship, where Pastrana now enjoys a comfortable lead atop the Driver's standings.
The Colorado Cog Rally is based in the beautiful year-round resort community of Steamboat Springs, just a short drive west into the mountains from Denver. The rally includes fast sections of high altitude gravel roads that turned treacherously muddy for this weekend's rally after heavy rains moved through the region. But Pastrana seemed at home in the difficult conditions and lead the rally from stage three and went on to win over half of the event's stages to claim the overall victory.
"The conditions on the first day were just so slick and greasy, we had to drive very carefully everywhere," explained Pastrana. "But a combination of our BFGoodrich Tires and a great setup on our Subaru provided a good amount of confidence, we were able to build a lead and maintain it. These roads were really high speed too, very challenging!"
Pastrana is the first driver to win more than one 2006 Rally America National Championship event. The growing series has seen six different winners from the first six events this year, a testament to the strong and diverse level of competition. The win puts Pastrana firmly in the Overall lead of the driver's standings and a good result at the penultimate round, the Lake Superior Rally, could clinch the driver's title for Pastrana. In only his second full year of rallying, Pastrana has quickly proven to the World that his talents extend far beyond riding a motorcycle.
Pastrana's Subaru Rally Team USA teammate Ken Block and his co-driver Alex Gelsomino started off strongly on day one of the rally, winning two stages outright and challenging Pastrana for the lead. However, as Block won stage seven and subsequently cut Pastrana's lead down to just over one second, his car suffered an engine failure and the squad was forced to retire from the event. Although the cause of the failure is still being investigated by the team, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI has an impeccable reliability record in the hands of the Vermont SportsCar team; the last event-ending mechanical failure for the two car team was over a year and a half ago.
Pastrana and Block will be back in action with their Open Class Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally cars at next month's Lake Superior Rally based in the Upper Michigan town of Houghton. For Subaru Rally Team USA news and event photo galleries please log onto www.rally.subaru.com . Subaru Rally Team USA is proudly supported by DC Shoes, BFGoodrich Tires, STI (Subaru Tecnica International), SPT (Subaru Performance Tuning), Alpinestars, Motul, PIAA, Recaro, Meguiars and Vermont SportsCar.


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There was more than one person who suggested that, given his talents, Mark Landis should paint original works, and sign them with his own name. Which sort of misses the point.
What he does, and why he's become famous, is copy works by famous painters. Or copy their style, at least. And then pass off the works to museums and galleries as originals. One key point though, is that he doesn't try to sell the works, and therefore he is not committing any crime.
He may know that what he does is forgery, but he calls it "philanthropy." For Landis, it is the act – the entire act, of painting and presenting a work, complete with paper and wood and frames and canvases all made to look age-appropriate, and then presenting it to a gallery as authentic – that is important.
Yes, his work is undeniably good. But if he had toiled for these same years producing originals, would he be a famous painter? Probably not. As someone in the film said, his schtick is as much performance art as it is painting. And what a performance.


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The Morelia Spanish School utilizes a typical colonial style building that has 21 study rooms as well as patios, terraces, a computer room with internet and multimedia, a video room, recreational areas, offices and restrooms. Due to its central location of the Spanish school, all the major sights of interest within Morelia are within walking distance.
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Posted August 19, 2010
In recognition of August as National Cataract Awareness Month
Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of the eye, which is normally clear. This cloudiness makes it difficult to see clearly as it prevents the passage of light into the eye.
Some Facts About Cataracts
- There are two types of cataracts – age-related (appearing later in life) and congenital (developed in early childhood).
- Cataracts are very common, impacting approximately 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older. Scientists believe more than 30.1 million people will have cataracts within the next 20 years.
- More than 50 percent of Americans have cataracts by age 80.
- Cataracts develop in one or both eyes. If in both eyes, one will be more severely affected than the other.
- No medications or exercises are available to prevent formation, slow progression, or make cataracts disappear.
Factors Contributing to Cataract Development
Based on extensive research, scientists believe these factors may increase the possibility of individuals developing cataracts:
- Aging
- Family history of cataracts
- Diabetes
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- Long-term use of corticosteroids
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- Exposure to lead or radiation
- Excess alcohol consumption
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
While several risk factors are unavoidable, lifestyle changes can prevent or delay the development of cataracts. Research also indicates that the antioxidants in fruits and vegetables can be effective in preventing cataracts.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, ask your eye doctor whether you might have cataracts:
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- Fading or yellowing of colors
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If you do develop cataracts, strong lighting and vision correction may help in the early stages. Eventually you will likely need cataract surgery. With more than 1.6 million cataract procedures performed annually, this is one of the safest and most frequently performed surgical procedures in the United States.
If you – or a close relative or friend – have had cataracts, please share your experiences and treatment options. I'll post the responses in a future blog. – Scott
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There has been plenty of escalating discussions over the past months that Joachim Löw may be leaving the German national team after the World Cup and taking on a challenge in club football. This has only intensified as the season comes to its end, especially with Arsene Wenger's legendary reign at Arsenal coming to an end, in addition to numerous rumours surrounding other coaches.
Unfortunately these rumours are often accompanied by scant knowledge of the Bundestrainer and his career to date from many. So, here is my updated guide to all those common misconceptions on Jogi and some food-for-thought for those unable to see beyond screencapped Wikipedia pages.
"Does he have any club experience?/His club coaching record is [insert derogatory adjective]/Can he cope with club football?"
Joachim Löw had ten years' experience as a club coach in four different countries, including Champions League matches and a European final appearance.
The debate as to whether a coaching record can be claimed to be 'better' or one that accumulates 'greater experience' when at a megarich club with an open cheque book as opposed to one with more limited resources is one that has no doubt been covered in wider read blogs than this one. Experience gained is experience gained, whether it good, bad or indifferent. Even his rather tempestuous short stay at Adanaspor has been quoted by Jogi as proving useful to him in later life as part of a career and character building process.
Does having to start at the bottom and work his way up make him less of a coach than one who has been spoon-fed talent from the outset at a mega-rich club? Certainly not. In fact I could easily argue it makes him a better one, and certainly more able to cope better with the ups and downs that football always brings.
Very few coaches move into elite clubs (we are talking the Barcelonas here) early in their career, and if they get the chance in their thirties it is normally because they have moved up from within the ranks (such as Pep Guardiola) or had playing links with the club in question. Joachim Löw did not have the advantage of links with a top club as a player, mainly because of an early setback of a double leg-break at age 20. He truly had to work his way up from the very bottom of the coaching ladder, starting at youth level in Switzerland. Does that make him less talented or less able to get his message across to players. Again, I might suggest it makes him more able.
Look at his club record!
My own personal opinion is that his achievements at Stuttgart, are and probably always will be, very under-rated.
Premier League fans, let's take a scenario of a young English manager taking over at a mid-table club, securing them a 4th place finish in his first season, winning the FA Cup and the following year taking them to the final of the Europa League. I am sure there would be accolades and superlatives raining down on him.
Would he be described as having "no experience" or "unproven". I doubt it. More likely he would be touted for every top club going.
Yet that is precisely what Joachim Löw did with Stuttgart.
Stuttgart have, incidentally, never reached a European final since.
"But he got sacked from every club when he was a coach! That means he must be hopeless!"
No he didn't. For example, at Innsbruck the club went into liquidation. Hardly his fault. Not that it prevented him winning the League the year before though.
At Stuttgart he was dismissed by a Chairman who thought he was too nice to be successful. Thankfully Jogi has knocked that particular piece of rubbish back to the Stone Age, where it belongs, and proved that you can be both a gentleman and a winner.
Another sacking, at Austria Vienna, was made for purely political reasons and had nothing to do with Jogi as a coach, we assume, as the team were top of the league at the time!
Do look a little bit further on someone's career, and you'll find out so much more!
I think it's time for a compliment….
But we don't want an old coach like Carlo Ancelotti! Get in someone young like Joachim Löw!
Those nine months making all the difference.
"But he's not coached in the Champions League?"
Actually. He has.
"He's done nothing with Germany. He took over a successful team. He walked right into a winning side."
The biggest fallacy of all.
The state of German football when he joined the management team has been greatly lost in the passage of the past fourteen years. In the tournament prior to his arrival, Euro 2004, Germany had exited at the Group Stage without winning a match. Shortly before he took over as Bundestrainer, they lay 22nd in the FIFA World Rankings, compared to the high ranking they now hold based on years under his tenure. Whatever the odd anomaly the ratings may throw up, it is hard to argue against that one.
"My grandmother could have won the World Cup with Germany!"
Ah, but I bet she wouldn't have looked as good jogging along the Campo Bahia beach in a wet t-shirt….
"OK, I/Anyone could have won the World Cup with Germany!"
But you didn't. He did.
And if the job has always been so easy, how come there were so few interested in 2004 when Jürgen Klinsmann took on the job?
The one trouble with doing a great job is that often one makes the task look so easy, any idiot thinks they could also do it.
And in Jogi's case, they frequently do.
"Germany are a top team, He's got top players."
Do not let anyone fool you into believing that he has gone into every tournament with a team expected to sail through and that the current German team were just handed to him on a plate. Though we now look at Müller, Ozil, Khedira, Kroos as top stars, in 2010 Löw received considerable skepticism for his selection of the 'young' lesser-known brigade to go to South Africa, and Germany began the tournament at 16/1 dismissed out of hand by many in their own country. For his semi-final defeat to Spain, ranked by many as one of the greatest sides of all time, to now be dismissed as an underachievement simply because his players are now household names is ridiculous. His Euro 2012 team were the youngest at the tournament, and, again, in Brazil, Germany were not the 'favourites' to win the tournament so many now claim they were.
Also let's remember, he has quite often had one or two good players playing against his team. For example, he is unbeaten against both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in competitive football.
His achievements in Brazil and why he should be fully credited for them, have been more than adequately covered in my previous "Who Built the Rocket" blog. You are welcome to read it.
And if you think all that is required to be successful at the top level is to throw eleven of the best players together, you really have been playing too many computer games.
But he didn't discover/find/create the German players did he?
He fully played his part in all their developments. Look on youtube at the video of him watching a 17 year-old Mesut Ozil and tipping him to play in the World Cup one day, or try to remember back to his decision to chose young players for the 2010 World Cup, much criticised in some quarters. That decision, and the experience it gave the squad, fully paid off four years later in Brazil.
So let's make that a 'Yes' as far as deserving credit, shall we?
It is of course nigh on impossible that any coach in the history of sport has ever done his job completely on his own and without others also aiding players at some point in their career. So if you apply it to Löw, you must also surely apply the same ridiculous logic to everyone else.
"But it was easy for him to win the World Cup. There were only seven games!
Wouldn't that also apply to the 31 other coaches competing against him?
OK, so he won the World Cup with a group of senior experienced top-name players. Big deal. I doubt he would win a trophy with a group of young inexperienced ones!
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"He was lucky to get the Germany job…"
Quite the opposite in fact.
The story goes that in 2000 he and Jürgen Klinsmann attended a coaching course together, Jogi there in order to update his original Swiss qualifications to German ones. Klinsmann attended one of his coaching demonstrations and, seeing it from a player's point of view, was so blown away by his manner and tactical knowledge, he took him on as his assistant in 2004 when appointed Bundestrainer, to cover for his own lack of tactical experience.
So, for a role which was, in the past, always given to a top player from the previous generation, Joachim Löw is one of the few who has gained it purely on his merit as a coach.
Let's clarify that. As a coach. Not an 'international coach'. Just a coach.
"But he only works once every two years!"
Yes, it would seem there really are people out there who think Jogi lives in an isolation cage, only wheeled out if the year is divisible by two, and the month is shorter than six letters, and has no contact or involvement with the world of football in between.
I suggest you take a look at my Archive Article section.
Some might argue that if you can bring the best out of players despite only spending short intermittent periods with them, and can mould a rival players from different clubs together as a happy well-knit trophy-winning unit, doesn't that make you an even BETTER coach than one who can "get his act together" over a period of many weeks, even months, and can afford the odd slip up.
But he's out of touch with club football!
Really? So what do you think he does when there is no international football. Think about it.
Over the past few years most weekends outside of international breaks, he has been watchhing club football. From Manchester to Abu Dhabi, from Rome to Istanbul, he has observed different tactics, formations, teams, players and the top coaches at work, coupling their knowledge with his.
So, out of touch? I would say quite the opposite.
"But he only knows about German players!"
Nonsense! Apart from the fact that he will see players from many countries in the Bundesliga, he travels throughout Europe watching football. His knowledge of players of all nationalities will be second-to-none.
More to the point, just think how those players would love the chance to work with a World Cup winning coach.
But he's 58!!!
Ah, but I'm sure you thought he was a lot younger before you checked!
Name one international coach who has been successful in club management!
Name one European coach who prior to 2014 had won a World Cup in South America!
You see, Jogi just loves breaking records and doing what hasn't been done before.
"I don't rate him/this Facebook group doesn't like him/this BVB fan account wants him sacked/my uncle's dentist in Cottbus thinks he's useless./Most Germans don't like him."
I do believe others are entitled to an opinion different to my own (so long as it is backed up with correct facts and explanations, and without the necessity of personal abuse) and you are fully entitled to read cut-and-paste comments from those scarcely old enough to remember the darker days in German football.
However it would appear Johan Cruyff, Sir Alex Ferguson, Vincente del Bosque and Jose Mourinho all extolled his virtues as a coach even before he became World Champion. This was followed in 2014 by his being elected FIFA Coach of the Year by his fellow peers. In addition there was the Deutscher Medienpreis, a prestigious award only given to those who exhibit exemplary conduct as a human being, awarded to him by a press who had previously been so disparaging towards him.
In addition those who have worked with or under him praise him in abundance.
I would also expect Jürgen Klinsmann – a man who has worked under and with the best – to know what it takes to make a top club coach. Wouldn't you?
You are free to decide whose comments you trust most in football and the real world in general. But I am afraid I will always side with those whose opinions come from their own personal experiences at the sharp end and who know and value exactly how much goes into achieving success.
As for the popularity on social media that so many seem to use to justify how anyone should be judged, I am more than certain that if Twitter had existed in the ages of William Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci and Einstein, their genius would also have been dismissed in a mere 140 characters.
And just think how the world would have missed out.
So, please, I'm suggesting you come back with someone reputable who 'doesn't rate him' and without attention to seek or retweets to gain.
"Does he speak English? He didn't speak English at that press conference the other week."
That's because it was a German press conference. He speaks English. And I should know. I've spoken to him.
He's been linked with [insert club]. I've seen rumours he's going to [my club].
Someone can post a comment on social media which is then retweeted until it miraculously assumes legitimacy. This doesn't mean it's true. Honestly.
In addition bookmakers changing their odds aren't 'links' or 'rumours' and mean nothing. Apart from perhaps some good free publicity for the bookies concerned, and punters running to place their bets. Which is probably the idea in the first place.
And finally, the situation as it is now:
"Let's get him in now!" "He's leaving after the World Cup!" "But he has a contract until 2020" "Buy out his contract!" "But I read on footballclickbait.com he's going to Real Madrid and is going to buy Harry Kane!"
Joachim Löw has a contract with the German National Team until the summer of 2020 and in a recent interview, December 2017, he has indicated his desire to see out that contract. However the presence of a mutual cancellation clause previously written into his contract pre-2014 means, strictly, he would be free to leave the German national team if and when he wished.
Jogi has confirmed that he is thinking only of the World Cup at the moment and is not concerned with what may or may not happen afterwards. He has always decided his future in the weeks immediately following a tournament. Not before. I doubt very much if he is going behind his employer's back and negotiating with anyone, and if he is it certainly won't be revealed by dave123 on Twitter.
In statements over the years, he has not ruled out coaching at a club in the future, but only when the time feels right for him. On several occasions he has emphasised that he would not wish to coach in the Bundesliga and that it would be a club abroad.
Personally, although I hope I have persuaded you as to Jogi's merits, the one minus point of him joining a club for 2018/2019, should he decide to quit the German national team, would be the lack of time to a) take a break and b) prepare for the new season, after the World Cup.
But international coaches don't need a break!
Surprisingly, that's his decision to make.
"So what!! Give him a blank cheque!!! Throw enough money at him so he can't refuse!!
Haven't you heard?
Money Can't Buy You Löw.
Most, if not all, of these remarks are genuine ones I have read on social media, so grateful thanks to all who have contributed with their (sometimes stupid) 'comments' over the past years. You have inadvertently helped me write one of my favourite blog articles.
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The Levinthal Tutorials allow motivated undergraduate writers to work one-on-one with visiting Stegner Fellows in poetry, fiction or creative nonfiction. Students design their own curriculum and Stegner Fellows act as writing mentors and advisors.
The student completes a reading list and writing project that is equal to, and counts for, a five unit class (about three book readings and about 50 pages of prose or 10 to 15 poems). The student meets with their Stegner Fellow for two hours each week of the quarter.
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well… i got the money in my bank account before it took it out for savings and i was over drawn
I got gas in my car … made it to class in time…and all of my friends forgot that it was my birthday… everyone who i helped make a big deal out of it for forgot…
my mom came and we went to taco bell too. Too bad its lent because she couldn't enjoy the zesty nachos like i got to. but she had a burrito. I got a cameo from an estate sale and its really pretty and pink. I'm scared that I'll lose it if i wear it a little bit. she said she got me 2 other things but those aren't important really she returned them.
so we went over to the craft store that is closing and I got 2 craft panels there that are Suzy Zoo. The woman who cut the material was a weirdo and said that I don't look like someone that would want Suzy Zoo craft panels. I seem too edgy for that! I can't believe her she seemed like such a bitch. We went to the pet store too in the same strip mall and i got a ball for the gerbils too. That was the rest of my morning with her. We stopped at the food store too and got things and she went home because it was raining too hard and stuff with the dog.
So i went over to the dorm and am brought me the flowers my mom had delivered with the teddy bear for the ACS for daffodil days. that was really cool and she brought cupcakes and i took a few of them and i left them over at the dorm… the ones i didn't want.
and thats okay. I try to downplay my birthday because I hope that someone is going to make the big deal anyway for me and make me feel like I'm the only girl in the world. Or that I have these people that really, really care about me. I'm not upset with anyone and i'm not trying to sound like a spoiled rotten bitch about this or anything … i'm just a little disappointed.
I asked for a cake and i got a cupcake with a sticker…
…and Davis is working until 10 tonight, he said that hes going to try to get home early. He got permission to get home early and i know that he will but it makes me sad … i'll go see him at lunch but then i'll be here by myself until he gets home tonight.
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Jean Leonatti, CEO of the Central Missouri Agency on Aging, says this issue of isolation can be dangerous for seniors.
"Older people experience a lot of loss in their life, it might be their spouse, friends, children, jobs and that can result in depression and anxiety," said Leonatti. "When those really begin to blossom people start isolating themselves and then that makes those problems even worse."
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The CMAAA hosts 31 senior centers in the Mid-Missouri area, which offer meals and social activies as well as resources. You can find details and locations on the agency's website.
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Finding Myself
In July 28, 2000, I lost myself after suffering a massive brainstem stroke at age 37. I passed out in my apartment in Atlanta, and subsequently called 911 and told the operator that I was dying. In fact, I did die in the ambulance. I had emergency brain surgery, was admitted to the ICU, and ultimately spent several months in rehab to relearn every function that I had once done without thought.
The following months were pivotal to my recovery. After being weaned off a breathing machine, living through a second surgery to insert a shunt in my brain, and going through intense physical, occupational and cognitive rehabilitation, I was released from rehab an unemployed, disabled and broken individual who was forced into early retirement.
I started my journey looking similar to how I looked prior to the stroke but certainly not feeling the same. My injuries were internal. In a period of 24 hours, I went from being an executive vice president of a national not-for-profit fundraising company to an unemployed housewife. The friends I had prior to the stroke forgot why we became friends. As a survivor, the world looked different to me.
Then and now 15 years later, I struggle to find myself. The person I was prior to the stroke was a frequent flier, traveled all around the country, was adventurous and pretty fearless. After the stroke, I was afraid of flying, not interested in traveling and questioned things that once gave me pleasure. On a positive note, the inability to maintain a full-time job has allowed me the time to garden and cook — two things I always wanted to do but never seemed to have the time. Miracles do happen.
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First, Microsoft CEO Brad Smith announced that the company had caught another round of phishing attacks on political groups in the United States, which it attributed to the Russian hacking group Fancy Bear. Then it was Facebook's turn. On a call with reporters, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company had shut down 652 pages, accounts, and groups affiliated primarily with Iran, though some had ties to Russia. Twitter almost instantly followed suit, saying it too had taken 284 accounts offline, which appeared to have originated in Iran."I'm glad that more and more people are engaged and want to help fix these things," Raffi Krikorian, chief technology officer of the Democratic National Committee, said following Microsoft's announcement. "But it obviously freaks me out that they have to do this ... Where is the government on this?"
Donald mis au tribunal pour avoir bloqué des comptes twitter, par un groupe de militants de la liberté d'expression, car selon eux cela contreviendrait au 1er amendement ;)
Good : Twitter bloque l'accès des services de renseignement UK à certaines données.
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Educator Celebration! Day 2
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Pulling a prank or just adding to your home decor, these replica cannabis plant props look great.
This DIY kit includes two 75cm stems, each with 3 main tiers of leaves to make one prop plant. The faux marijuana leaves are crafted from silk and attached to plastic coated wire stems. Soil and bucket are not included.


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So this isn't really anime news or anything but I saw it and couldn't believe my eyes. Apparently at a warehouse-area close to Akihabara you can pay to have your car washed by two girls in Japanese high school swim suits. They wash the car off, clean it with sponges, wax your tires etc. All together the process takes around 20 minutes. While the car is being washed customers are told to just "stand back and enjoy the scenery". During the car washing photography is banned but after the car is washed there is time allotted for photography of the car including the girls. You also get some kind of certificate at the end of all of it. So how much does this wonderful service cost altogether? They do one car for 10 000 yen(around $100 USD). I wonder how much money they're making doing this? I wonder if this kind of service will take off and competition will become fierce? I imagine maid cafes started in the same sort of way. Anyway keep reading if you want to see more photos of the car washing.
This is probably the kind of thing I'd just do once for the fun of it. I've been to a maid cafe before and while it was interesting as an 'experience', it wasn't that great? I mean for starters I'm not the sort of person who would pay just to talk to girls so by the same logic I'd find it kind of hard to justify spending almost $100 on getting my car-washed by cute girls in swim suits. Each to their own I guess. Anyway enjoy the photos!


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Are you looking for the ultimate in precision shifting and feel? Want to eliminate all slop in the shifter for that tactile mechanical feel and satisfying shift? Look no further than the Garagistic Solid Chassis Mounted Short Shifter! The Garagistic Solid Short Shifter requires no permanent modification to install and is the ultimate short shifter for your BMW! This short shifter provides several significant performance advantages over the factory shifter: less moving parts, stronger design, shorter shifts! It does this by simplifying the shifter system eliminating the need for the aluminum support piece commonly called the "shift carrier". By solid mounting the shifter pivot and base directly to the transmission tunnel this "shift carrier" can be eliminated, getting rid of two mounting points that require bushings thus reducing the points where slop or play can occur.
This shifter paired with a Garagistic DSSR provides the most direct shifting experience possible with virtually no bushings or allowance for slop! Also by raising the pivot point of the shifter up to the trans tunnel height, we have significantly shortened the shift distance at the knob. The shifting experience becomes tight, precise, and tactile, providing a definite feeling coming in and out of each gear. This aids in driver confidence and precision shifting especially when in a stress or race environment! With that said the shifter is still pleasant enough to be driven around every day. The Garagistic Chassis Mounted Short Shifter is made from solid billet aluminum and is available with a variety of stalk lengths and shift knob options. Customize your shifter just to your taste with the Garagistic Chassis Solid Mounted Short Shifter!
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- Multiple shift stalk heights available (like OEM, Medium, Tall)
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- Available with OEM style slot rod for compatibility with BMW OEM shift knobs (for short/ like OEM height option only)
- Shift knobs available with recess for BMW shift pattern emblem - Emblems sold separately
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- 6 Flat Socket Bolts (top plate retaining bolts)
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- Will Fit on round transmission tunnel holes between 3 1/4" - 3 3/8" diameter
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After you've removed the factory shifter, get a helper or blocks of wood to help with the bottom ring. No drilling is necessary, the base of the shifter and the bottom ring will sandwich the transmission tunnel.
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Step 1: If someone is helping with the installation have the helper crawl under vehicle hold the bottom ring against the shifter hole. If attempting to install alone, hold the bottom ring against the shifter hole and wedge in pieces of wood to support the mount. Be sure not the block the hole so the shifter assembly can sit flush from inside the vehicle.
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The threaded adapter converts our threaded Garagistic shift knob into an OEM style knob that clicks in place with the slot.
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Wild, awkward Charlie Askew reminds Nicki Minaj of her 'little brother' on 'American Idol'
Charlie Askew next on "American Idol," singing "Rocket Man." Oh wow, such a stripped-down, vocally impressive performance. Conveys emotion, is sincere, even throws in some flair with the mike. He's nervous and is shaking a bit and it gets a bit rougher the longer it goes on, but he's highly likeable, you find yourself pulling for him.
He celebrates afterward by jumping about, basks in the applause -- it's all a bit crazy and wonderful to watch. Audience is just randomly yelling for him.
Nicki Minaj gives him a heartfelt standing ovation; I really like her, she's kind and always feels for the underdog. Keith Urban says "I love your originality, your fearlessness, your unpredictability." Minaj says "your awkwardness, your weirdness excites me." She says, "you remind me of my little brother, I love you so much."
Randy Jackson says, "I don't where I am right now, I don't know what's going on." He doesn't quite get why everyone's so riled up by the awkward kid who's found a home on stage. Mariah Carey praises his originality, rambles as usual.
Jimmy Smith has to follow Askew, singing Urban's "Raining on Sunday." Typical lyrical country performance, nothing wrong with it but forgotten the minute it's over.
Urban says he did "a good job," with Minaj saying she was "bored." Jackson calls it "boring" as well.
Judges' favorite Curtis Finch closes out the show with "Superstar." It's slow, soulful, passionate and well-sung. Gets the judges falling out of their chars as he nails the high note at the end.
Urban calls it "really beautiful," even if some parts were "over-performed." Minaj says he "raises the bar" for everyone else. Jackson calls his voice "unparalleled," tells him to keep his performances "young." Carey rambles, winds up saying "it moved me to tears."


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ATLANTA (AP) Georgia's highest court has rejected a request by a group of young people brought to the U.S. illegally as children to overturn the dismissal of their lawsuit, which sought access to in-state tuition at the state's colleges and universities.
The roughly three dozen young immigrants have temporary permission to stay in the U.S. under an Obama administration policy introduced in 2012. Their lawsuit asks a judge to instruct the university system's Board of Regents to allow them to qualify for in-state tuition.
The Georgia Supreme Court said Monday the lawsuit is barred under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, which shields state government agencies from being sued.
Charles Kuck is an attorney for the young immigrants, and he says they plan to take legal action against Board of Regents members individually.


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Nitronic 40® is a versatile austenitic stainless steel that combines high yield strength with good corrosion resistance. Retains high strength and toughness even at sub-zero temperatures.
Chemistry Typical
Carbon: 0.08 max*
Manganese: 8.00-10.00
Silicon: 1.00 max
Chromium: 19.00-21.50
Nickel: 5.50-7.50
Phosphorus: 0.060 max
Sulfur: 0.030 max
Nitrogen: 0.15-0.40
Iron: Balance
* Where Nitronic 4(19 must meet CuSO4H2SO4 test as defined by Federal Test Methods Standards 151b Method ASTM 393(A708) the use UNS 21904 with .040% max carbon.
Physical Properties
Density: 0.283 lbs/in3 7 .83 g/cm3
Thermal Conductivity: BTU/hr/ft2/° F (W/m•K):
At -290 ° F (-179 °C): 54 (7.8)
At -100 ° F (-73 °C): 76 (10.9)
At 200 ° F (93 °C): 96 (13.8)
At 400 ° F (204 °C): 112 (16.1)
At 600 ° F (316 °C): 126 (18.2)
At 800 ° F (427 °C): 140 (20.2)
At 1000 ° F (538 °C): 156 (22.5)
At 1200 ° F (649 °C): 172 (24.8)
At 1400 ° F (760 °C): 186 (26.8)
At 1600 ° F (871 °C): 200 (28.8)
Magnetic Permeability: H = 200 Oersteds:
Annealed: 1.004
15% Cold Reduction: 1.003
35% Cold Reduction: 1.005
60% Cold Reduction: 1.012
Coil - Sheet, Strip, Foil
Wire - Profile, Round, Flat, Square
Mechanical Properties at Room Temperature
Properties: Annealed Typical
Ultimate Tensile Strength: 112 KSI (772 MPa)
Yield Strength: 68 Ksi (469 MPa)
Elongation: 44%
Hardness: Rb 96
Properties: Tempered
Nitronic 40® can be cold worked to various temper ranges. Contact Ulbrich Technical Service for additional information.
Additional Properties
Corrosion Resistance
Refer to NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) for recommendations.
# 1 - Hot rolled annealed and descaled. It is available in strip, foil and ribbon. It is used for applications where a smooth decorative finish is not required.
# 2D - Dull finish produced by cold rolling, annealing and descaling. Used for deep drawn parts and those parts that need to retain lubricants in the forming process.
# 2B - Smooth finish produced by cold rolling, annealing and descaling. A light cold rolling pass is added after anneal with polished rolls giving it a brighter finish than 2D.
#BA- Bright annealed cold rolled and bright annealed
#CBA- Course bright annealed cold rolled matte finish and bright anneal
#2 - Cold Rolled
# 2BA- Smooth finish produced by cold rolling and bright annealing. A light pass using highly polished rolls produces a glossy finish. A 2BA finish may be used for lightly formed applications where a glossy finish is desired in the formed part.
Polished - Various grit finish for specific polish finished requirements
* Not All Finishes are Available for All Alloys - Consult Sales for Applicable Finishes.
Wire Finishes
XC - Extra clean bright annealed or bright annealed and cold rolled Grease - Ultra-bright finish (for decorative applications)
Soap - Soap is not removed from tempered wire to act as a lubricant.
* Contact Ulbrich Wire with special finish requests.
Heat Treatment
Nitronic 40® is non hardenable by heat treatment.
For best results refer to: SSINA's "Welding of Stainless Steels and Other Joining Methods".
Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranty: In no event will Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc., be liable for any damages arising from the use of the information included in this document or that it is suitable for the 'applications' noted. We believe the information and data provided to be accurate to the best of our knowledge but, all data is considered typical values only. It is intended for reference and general information and not recommended for specification, design or engineering purposes. Ulbrich assumes no implied or express warranty in regard to the creation or accuracy of the data provided in this document.


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Mick Jagger has rejected the suggestion drugs had a negative impact on the Rolling Stones, insisting the band wrote some of their biggest hits while under the influence.
The legendary group famously indulged in narcotics during their 1960s and 70s heyday – particularly chief songwriters Jagger and Keith Richards.
But the frontman insists the "party atmosphere" helped to inspire much of their music, particularly iconic 1972 album "Exile on Main Street."
Jagger tells Absolute Radio, "That was a period of time when everyone took loads of drugs, it was very fashionable, but I mean, we did a lot of hard work as well, so it was a bit of a party atmosphere, loads of visitors, you know, there was a lot of drugs floating around, but not everyone was completely out of it all the time and we did a lot of good tracks, you know."


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Blog Archives
Graduation Exam & Final Clinical Skills Exam
Examination Dates are finalized:
Clinical Skills Exam: Complete Last week of May 2013.
Graduation Written Exam:
· Paper 1 on June 3rd 2013
· Paper 2 on June 4th 2013.
Note: After Exams all should have to go back to hospitals and work as per hospital schedules.
About Graduation Exam & Ceremony
Our Graduation Exam will be in Last week of May or First Week of June 2013.
Graduation Exam:
- Paper 1: Internal Medicine & Surgery.
- Paper 2: Pediatrics & Gyn / Obs.
- Clinical Skills: Practical Exam.
Graduation Ceremony Date is not Decided and this time our ceremony will same with Chinese Medical Students Ceremony in Officially Way.


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Sometimes I make things other than cookies. And muffins. And pancakes. And breads.
And sometimes I use ingredients other than bananas and chocolate.
And sometimes when I do make these other things they turn out to be pretty disastrous.
For example, I tried to re-create my favorite brussel sprout dish from one of my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia, Sampan, where they cook the brussel sprouts in a chili and fish sauce with puffed rice.
We'll just say I was a little generous with the fish sauce.
So generous I couldn't stop coughing for the remainder of the night.
And then my roommate started coughing.
And the apartment smelled like fish sauce for a good two days. Maybe three.
But sometimes I get really creative and impress myself. And I did just that.
I made for you a roasted strawberry and kale quinoa burger, topped with arugula, balsamic vinegar, pickled red onions and goat cheese.
It's like my goat cheese salad signed up for eHarmony, met and fell in love with Quinoa and decided to have a baby.
Yep, I just said that.


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John Bigham describes the music on his band's new album as "country funk," and from its roiling grooves to his moaning vocals and vamping fretwork, the claim certainly qualifies as truth in advertising. The overriding sensibility here, though, at least as far as storytelling and attitude go, is all blues.
The title track, for example, has roots in the classic outlaw ballad "Stagger Lee." "Last Forever" is old-school, down-home blues, featuring Bigham on bottleneck slide guitar. Leaving very little to the imagination, "White Dress" is a juking toast to a sexy woman in the spirit of those that Muddy Waters and Son House used to sing.
"Betty Jean," the album's first single, also extols the virtues of an unforgettable woman -- in this case, Betty Davis, the fiery soul singer and second wife of the great Miles Davis. Bigham played guitar in the latter's band for a while. He also worked sessions with Fishbone, Eminem, Dr. Dre and Nikka Costa, far-reaching associations that are evident in much of the music on "Black John."
Incantatory funk choruses abound, while "I Knew a Lady" gets a lift from a propulsive go-go beat, and mid-tempo workouts like "Better Babe" and "Push Into the Night" veer in the direction of rock. For all its grit and groove, though -- the arrangements on a couple of tracks here hint at the freakadelic soul of Gnarls Barkley -- the record ends with a pair of sublime ballads, the second of them, "Thinking About You," graced with lilting filigrees of West African-style guitar.


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Kinesiology tape is fast becoming an important tool for recovery and stability for athletes from all spheres of the sporting world. We look at one of the world's leading kinesiology tapes, SPORTTAPE and the useful Multipack Pouches.
SPORTTAPE has become the kinesiology tape of choice for many of the world's leading practitioners; it is used by everyone from elite team physios to weekend warriors. What's great is that they use an Extra Sticky formula, which means it stays in place throughout the harshest conditions. Suitable for the treatment of most common sports injuries, like runner's knee, calf pain, groin strain, tennis elbow and assisting performance in general.
SPORTTAPE is a dynamic multi-functional tape that, depending on the application, can help aid recovery, assist performance and prevent injury. It is the perfect choice if you want to stay in the game, allowing you to play hard and recover faster.
The SPORTTAPE Multipack Pouches have four pre-cut 'Extra Sticky' strips along with an easy to follow user guide in each pouch. The idea with these pre-cut strips is that they are suitable for targeting common problematic and specific joints or muscles. There is no cutting required, which makes them the easiest solution for taping up, allowing you to get back in the game quicker.
This product is ideal for self-application and treatment of most common sports injuries. It's a high quality product delivering great results and it comes at a great price. You can also purchase a SPORTTAPE Multipack Box of 20, which has 20 individual pouches to get a reduced rate.
The SPORTTAPE Multipack Pouches come in several colours; pink, blue, black, and red. You can order your online here.


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April 24th
Dream word – RESURRECTION
Hebrews 13:20-21
"May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever." Amen. NIV
Bringing back folks from the dead
The chief end of man is indeed the glory of God. However, if I were to sum up the expressed glory of God in creation, that aspect of glory which reveals His heart, His desire, His ultimate plan, power and purpose, then it would be this, it would be resurrection! I would say that the stripped down core of Christianity is indeed, most expressed in the action of resurrection.
Yes, resurrection is not just theological theory, no, this is what Christianity is all about! This is at the heart of it all! Redemptive transformation through resurrection. In terms of this body, the curse which came upon us all at Adam's fall, daily works itself out in an unremitting wear and tear kind of wearing out, resulting at last, in ultimate breakdown of the body, the end of which is the separation of soul and spirit from what is left of this over ripe, rotten and wrinkly, burnt out now old shrunken hulk. The best of glory is never found in stinking rotten fruit! Hence the absolute necessity of the resurrection of the ever fresh!
Redemptive transformation through resurrection is God's design plan to produce beautifully perfected, smooth and majestically proportioned creatures, which would reveal His heart, His desire, His ultimate plan, power and purpose! Our redemptive captain in all of this, our forerunner, our great first sent one, the second and last Adam to the fight, our Apostle in resurrection, is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, who, by the shedding of His own infinite and eternal most innocent blood on behalf of all those cursed in the first Adam, was brought back from the dead by the power of the Father. Our Father God, by this same power, through the shed blood of Jesus His son and our Saviour, is bringing, and will bring us back from the dead along with Him. This offer of resurrected eternal life is a one time deal folks and only offered this side of the grave, so come and get it whilst it's hot!
I am often asked "What do you do?" My response is almost always "Oh, I am a Spiritual entrepreneur." The quizzical reply is usually, "Really? How fascinating and what does that entail?"
"Oh," I reply in explanation, "It's a family business really and I suppose it's all about renewal you know? But really I suppose, I'm just helping my Dad bring back people from the dead."
Christian, do not underestimate the great work which God has called you to. In all your service and in all your prayers especially, remember that it is a resurrection ministry that you are part and partner of.
Listen: "And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, 'Do not weep.' Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, 'Young man, I say to you, arise.' So he who was dead, sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother. Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, 'A great prophet has risen up among us;' and, 'God has visited His people.'" - Luke 7:12-17 NKJV.
Pray: Lord, may all my prayers be flavoured and touched with resurrection purpose and resurrection power. Help me O Lord, to walk tall and true in this great ministry, which You have called me to. Amen!
Click HERE to find out about how we are reaching 16,500 CITIES in the 250 Nations of the Whole World!


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Up 17,304 this week
Steve Alten grew up in Philadelphia, earning his Bachelors in Physical Education at Penn State University, a Masters in Sports Medicine from the University of Delaware, and a Doctorate at Temple University. Steve played and coached basketball at the high school and college levels, and worked informally with legendary coach John Chaney for 4 years. ... See full bio »
Born:in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA


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What is the Appalachian Trail in two photos:
The Appalachian Trail is all about the people. Every year, thousands of hopeful thru-hikers flock to the southern terminus of the AT to test their mettle against the brutal ups and downs of life in the Appalachian Mountains. Most of us begin alone before finding what we call our "trail families." In this photo are Finch, Mountain Goat, and My Shadow who are cuddle together in the corner of a shelter enjoying each others comanionship and warmth as they prepare to remove their jackets and face a cold days hike. I had the great pleasure to hike with these girls for roughly two months.
While the first photo illustrates the warmth and comfort of friends on the trail, this photo displays the trails darker side. It is one of my favorite photographs for this reason. A lone hiker traverses an exposed bald on a dark and gloomy day. The trail tests us in many ways often bringing out our deepest and darkest secrets. On the Appalachian Trail (or any grand adventure) we are forced to face our demons. It is these thoughts we battle more than the mountains or rough terrain. The trail tests the mettle of our minds way more than that of our bodies. Even when we physically hurt, which is often, it is our minds that overcome the pain pushing us ever onward.


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Mega Uranium Ltd.
217 Queen Street West, Suite 401
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Phone 416.643.7630
Fax 416.941.1090
2009 News Releases
Toronto, Ontario (October 6, 2009) – Mega Uranium Ltd. (TSX: MGA) ("Mega") is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary short form prospectus today with Canadian securities regulatory authorities in connection with a proposed public offering of units. Each unit will consist of one common share of Mega and one-half of one common share purchase warrant, each whole common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of Mega, for a period of 5 years following closing of the offering (subject to acceleration under certain circumstances). Pricing of the units and the exercise price of the warrants will be determined in the context of market conditions prior to filing the final short form prospectus.
The offering will be underwritten by a syndicate of underwriters led by RBC Capital Markets and UBS Securities Canada Inc., and including Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Inc., Thomas Weisel Partners Canada Inc., Haywood Securities Inc., Salman Partners Inc. and Dundee Securities Corporation.
The units will be offered by way of a short form prospectus in each of the Provinces and Territories of Canada, except Quebec, and will also be offered on a private placement basis in certain jurisdictions outside of Canada and in the United States pursuant to applicable registration and prospectus exemptions.
Mega intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for the completion of feasibility studies in respect of its Lake Maitland Project, and the development of the Project, and for general corporate purposes.
Completion of the offering is subject to the satisfaction of a number of conditions, including receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The securities described in this press release have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. This press release is for information purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About Mega Uranium
Mega Uranium Ltd. is a Toronto-based mineral resources company with a focus on uranium properties in Australia, Canada, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Mongolia and Cameroon. Further information on Mega can be found on the company's website at www.megauranium.com. Mega Uranium's Ben Lomond and Maureen uranium resources are subject to a Queensland State Government policy that presently prohibits the mining of uranium.
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations
Mega Uranium Ltd.
Richard Patricio
Executive VP, Corporate Affairs
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain information contained in this press release constitutes "forward-looking information", which is information regarding possible events, conditions or results of operations that is based upon assumptions about future economic conditions and courses of action. All information other than matters of historical fact may be forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "seek", "expect", "anticipate", "budget", "plan", "estimate", "continue", "forecast", "intend", "believe", "predict", "potential", "target", "may", "could", "would", "might", "will" and similar words or phrases (including negative variations) suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, information concerning details of the public offering and related private placements, including our anticipated use of the proceeds.By its nature, forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Some of the risks and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information contained in this release include, but are not limited to: the possibility that the public offering will not be completed as contemplated, or at all, because the necessary regulatory approvals are not received or other conditions to completion of the offering are not satisfied, and the possibility that we have to allocate proceeds to other uses or reallocate proceeds differently among the anticipated uses due to changes in project parameters or other unforeseen circumstances associated generally with the unpredictability of exploration and development activities.
Although we have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking information, readers are cautioned that this list is not exhaustive and there may be other factors that we have not identified. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information contained in this release. Forward-looking information is based upon our beliefs, estimates and opinions as at the date of this release, which we believe are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these will prove to be correct. Furthermore, we undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking information if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law. All forward-looking information contained in this release is expressly qualified by this cautionary note.


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Judge Andrews recently considered General Motor's motion to stay pending resolution of its supplier's declaratory judgment action filed against plaintiff, Pragmatus. Pragmatus Telecom LLC v. General Motors LLC, C.A. No. 12-1545-RGA (D. Del. Oct. 3, 2013). Judge Andrews noted that in many circumstances motions to stay customer cases can be resolved easily. In those cases:
[t]he supplier makes a product, transfers it to the customer, and the customer sells it to third parties. The resolution of the supplier case will almost certainly resolve the customer case. If the supplier wins, the patent holder is collaterally estopped against the customer. If the supplier loses, the patent holder cannot get any additional damages against the customer.
Id. at 1.
The case at hand, however, did not present such an easy question. Even though the customer agreed to be bound by the Court's infringement decision in the supplier action, "'with respect to infringement or non-infringement' of the patents 'based on [the customer's] use of the supplier's technology'", such an agreement would not "have as much value as a representation that the customer will be bound by the validity/invalidity decision." Id. at 2 (alteration in original). At least under the facts of this case, and with the absence of such an agreement to be bound, Judge Andrews determined that the equities did not support the granting of a stay. Id.
Pragmatus Telecom LLC v. General Motors LLC, C.A. No. 12-1545-RGA (D. Del. Oct. 3, 2013)


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The Toronto District School Board wants $3.6 million from the Star before it releases a database of work orders showing what taxpayers have been charged for maintenance and construction projects at local schools.
The Star's ongoing investigation has already turned up high costs — almost $3,000 to install an electrical outlet, $143 to screw in a pencil sharpener, and other examples.
TDSB education director Chris Spence contacted the Star late Wednesday to say he had heard there was some "concern about the cost" in getting access to the work order database and that the board was determined to fill the request. He said the board's freedom of information office is willing to work with the Star to "get the information you need."
Last month, the Star asked for an electronic copy showing three years of work at the TDSB to get a handle on the extent of the problem. The request was made under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, which helps the public, media included, bring scrutiny to bear on government and government-funded agencies.
TDSB lawyer Giselle Basanta has written to the Star saying she believes "partial access to the records will be granted." First, though, she said, there is the issue of fees. Basanta, the board's freedom of information co-ordinator, estimates it would cost the school board:
• $1,125,000 to search for the records in the SAP database, which would take 37,500 hours at $30 per hour
• $1,350,000 to prepare the records for release, which would take 45,000 hours at $30 per hour. She estimates one-quarter of the records would have to be "severed," to remove information they objected to releasing. The Star has seen sample pages from the records and there is no personal information, which is typically the type of information removed.
• $1,080,000 to photocopy the records, even though the Star asked for an electronic copy of the database. The TDSB said there are 5.4 million pages detailing the work orders and the charge levied would be 20 cents a page.
Toronto Star reporter Jim Rankin, an expert in obtaining electronic databases, recalls a whopping $1.6 million fee estimate he received in 2003 when he asked the RCMP for access (under the federal access to information law) to Canadian criminal record information. The Star challenged the fee and two years later received the requested data at no charge. The original estimate was based on antiquated regulations that mention costs associated with duplicating microfilm and "magnetic tape-to-tape duplication."
In the school board's case, the data is stored on a modern SAP system, and obtaining an electronic copy would be relatively easy.
The work orders at issue detail and track jobs done by the 900-strong Maintenance and Skilled Trades Council, which has an exclusive contract to perform electrical, carpentry, plumbing and other trade work at Toronto's public schools. The workers are represented by the council, run by leader Jimmy Hazel, but they are employees of the TDSB.
The SAP database shows when a work order is requested by a school, when the work is done, how many hours are charged, how many workers are involved and other details.
Since the Star began publishing stories on the issue in June, teachers, principals and parents have flooded the newspaper with calls and emails complaining about high costs, slow work and crumbling schools. The TDSB has responded to the stories by promising to put GPS tracking devices on trades vehicles and working closely with principals to develop plans for priority jobs.
TDSB chair Chris Bolton has said that a series of plans for the fall, plus some already implemented, will bring "greater transparency and accountability" to the board.
To proceed with the request, Basanta said the Star must provide a cheque for $1,777,500 as a 50-per-cent deposit so the school board can "continue to address your request."
In her letter, the lawyer invites the Star to apply for a "fee waiver" or abbreviate the size of the request.
The Star has written Basanta signalling that the paper will both request a fee waiver and appeal the school board's decision to the provincial Information and Privacy Commission.
TDSB communications manager Shari Schwartz-Maltz said she was unaware of the fee estimate. "This is the first I heard of it. There is a way to make this work," Schwartz-Maltz said of the request.
She said the TDSB's freedom of information office is willing to discuss the issue further. "This is not an end game."


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Am I the only one who loves to change their fragrances with the season? Well if you do, you know that finding the perfect scent for summer is the hardest. A perfect scent is one that isn't too bright, but is fresh and elegant at the same time. The Eau De Parfum Bianca from TOCCA Fragrances [$68, found here] is elegant, fresh, and revitalizing at the same time. The La Dolce Vita – Bianca [$40, found here] is the perfect gift for anyone who loves fragrances (including yourself!).
What's included in the set:
- 1 x 20 mL Travel Fragrance Spray
- 1 x 1 fl oz Body Scrub
- 1 x 1 fl oz Hand Cream
The 20 mL bottle of Bianca is perfect for touch-ups throughout the day. It is light, but lasts a long time. I also love how the cap has beautiful engravings on it. Also, the bottle is made of thick glass, making it very high quality and sturdy.
The 1 oz tube body scrub, smelling just like the fragrance, is also great for traveling. Body scrubs are an essential of mine which is why I love this. The scrub isn't too harsh, but it is strong enough to really remove my dead skin cells.
The 1 oz hand cream is the last item included in the set. I always have a hand cream by me because my hands get super dry. I love to throw this in my purse and use it throughout the day.
Have you tried this fragrance? What is your favorite fragrance for the summer? Let me know down below! I love hearing from you guys.
pr sample provided by TOCCA Fragrances, every thought/opinion is my own.


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Added: 01/21/2013 by Rocket_Theory
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Rocket Theory and fellow hip-hop enthusiast B.E.N.Z have teamed up to make a quirky alternative hip-hop tape of ten tracks all composed by mastermind underground producer Negrosaki. It's a great warm-up to Rocket Theory's highly anticipated mixtape "My Final Fantasies", which is still in progress and will be dropped by the end of Fall 2013. #Differenteers is the movement! Rocket Theory -> Twitter/Instagram: @Rocket_theory ||B.E.N.Z -> Instagram: @rebeltilthedeath and Twitter @REBEL_BENZ
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