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What’s your morning routine like?
I love water, immersing myself in hot running water, so I tend to shower myself into the day, and then I walk the dog, and then come back home for the little scramble of everyone getting out the door, and then, if I am lucky, I begin to write. With an apple and coffee.
Do you have any distinctive habits or affectations?
Moving my lips and whispering under my breath while I work. I never knew I did this until it was pointed out to me. The “kinesthetics” of making things out of words.
What is a place that inspires you?
The basketball court on the corner of Sixth Avenue and West Third Street [in New York]. I have childhood memories of standing up against the chain link fence beside my father, watching the men play, feeling the wild fullness of people in action and interaction, feeling my father’s undying love of the city and its multitudes—being aware of the unearned pleasures of an infinitely interesting and varied world.
Describe your routine when conceiving of a book and its plot, before the writing begins.
I don’t conceive of a book’s plot before the writing begins. Usually all I have at the beginning is a driving interest in a single scene—a single frame, even: an inclination and curiosity about character, place, mood, precipitating event. I write partly in order to discover (I hope, I hope) the plot.
Is there anything distinctive or unusual about your work space?
I work on my grandfather’s old drafting table, which is set up in the middle of the apartment I inhabit with my boyfriend, three children, and dog. There is no privacy, and in fact everyone in the family (except the dog) makes use of my computer. The drafting table is covered with a piece of woven cloth my friend brought me from Estonia. Out the window is the driveway we share with our downstairs neighbors, the basketball hoop, which sees a lot of action, and the next house, which is very close by. The MacGyvers, a friendly older couple, live in that house. I should ask them if they’d like to string a tin can telephone between our windows so we could have the occasional chat.
What is guaranteed to make you cry?
Nearly everything. I could never be a politician because I cry too easily. Really, I cry right and left, but luckily I don’t much mind.
Is there one book of yours that you’re most proud of?
Hmm: a question that presupposes a hierarchy, which I am loathe to assign. But I will say this: Glass, Paper, Beans: Revelations on the Nature and Value of Ordinary Things, represents a time in my life when I was hugely willing to fail. While I was working on that book, I kept thinking: maybe it’s not meant to be a book at all—maybe it’s meant to be a collage, or an interpretive dance, or a quilt or a little song or hand-clap game. And giving myself permission truly not to know, afforded a special kind of freedom in engaging with that work.
If you could bring back to life one deceased person, who would it be and why?
I would like to meet my great-grandmother, Pearl, who immigrated to America from Bukovina and threw herself from the window of a mental hospital when my grandmother was still a young girl. I would like to ask her about her sadness, and to touch her.
What’s your favorite snack?
Oh, I love snacks. The very word “snack” gives me a sense of well-being. Favorites? It’s almost immaterial. Most food is nicer if you make it into a snack, I think: the repeated motion of bringing hand to mouth, licking ones fingers in between bites.
Is there any phrase you find yourself over-using?
“There’s a way in which ... ” It’s a qualifier, and as such a kind of apology. I use it in speaking far too often.
What’s the story behind the publication of your first book?
I had an extremely generous journalism professor who asked me to stay after class one day, a few months before graduation. I had at that time resolved not to try to find a job in journalism, indeed not to try to write for money or publication at all, but to make writing the thing I would do in private, on my own time, in the evenings after work. I had a very nice dream that I would keep at it, in private, and one day, when I was 80, I’d have a collection of short stories published. I can’t tell you how content I was with this dream.
Well, this impossibly kind and generous professor, Sam Freedman, himself a writer for The New York Times with several books out, asked me if he might show some of my work to his agent.
Within months, and under the excellent guidance of Sam and his agent, Barney Karpfinger, I was at work on the proposal for what would become my first book, Train Go Sorry.
What do you look for in a good book, as a reader and reviewer?
I look for clean, scrumptious sentences first, since sentences are stories’ main delivery system. The intention, the ambition, the sensibility behind a book may all be gorgeous, but will come to naught if the sentences don’t work. Beyond that, I look for wisdom and kindness, by which I really mean an honoring of complexity and doubt, a refusal to subscribe to preordained, reductive certainties.
How many books would you guess that you read each year?
I don’t know. I am a woefully slow reader. I sometimes sit there chewing a phrase like a cow with cud a while before going on.
How do you approach writing criticism differently from your books?
It’s kind of like this: When I’m writing criticism, I’m trying to see and articulate the forest. When I’m writing narrative, I’m feeling my way among the trees.
What would you like carved onto your tombstone?
I want no tombstone, no stab at posterity of any kind.


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Tape measures are great for carpentry, but they lack the precision to be accurate enough for RC use. Calipers are the perfect alternative as they are still small enough for the toolbox, but have the accuracy to record crucial setup parameters. They can be used to measure the diameters of tires, ride height, spring preload and toe. They are accurate to.001″ so you can be sure that your setup sheets are accurate and repeatable. Calipers come in both mechanical and digital readouts. Both styles are equally accurate, but the digital versions usually have a button to switch back and forth between imperial and metric units.


text: Senior band is well underway into the second semester and with just a few months until the school year ends; they’re making the most of their time! With all the time and effort they’ve put into practicing and performing at the Christmas concert, OBA and Music Alive, their journey still continues. The spring concert is just up ahead. Come out to show your support and enjoy a night of this school’s musical talent. In addition to these events, this year senior band is very fortunate to be able to go on a trip to Boston! They’ll have the opportunity to perform and go sight seeing … what a once in a lifetime opportunity! Even though many of the students in senior band are saying their farewell to their time at St. Robert’s, they definitely have made their mark in senior band with their incredible talent and dedication.

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The United States expressed displeasure upon learning of Russia's unconventional method of settling its debts with China, a strategy that has raised eyebrows internationally. This development was reported by Chinese journalists and highlighted by the Baijiahao publication.
Historically, the relationship between Russia and China has not always been as strong as it is today. Several years ago, the two nations could not be considered allies. A significant point of tension was Moscow's outstanding debt to Beijing, which, according to Chinese journalists, amounted to the equivalent of 400.97 million Swiss Francs.
In the early 1980s, Sino-Soviet relations were strained. However, by the end of the decade, the situation improved significantly. China opened a credit line to the USSR, marking the beginning of closer ties between Moscow and Beijing.
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia inherited the former superpower's debts, including those owed to China. Struggling financially, Russia spent two decades repaying its creditors. When it came time to settle the debt with China, Russia faced a financial crunch.
President Putin proposed an unconventional solution: instead of paying in currency, Russia would repay its debt with goods. After lengthy negotiations, the two sides agreed that China would receive a batch of Russian military helicopters, effectively settling the debt.
This arrangement, however, was met with strong opposition from the United States.
According to Baijahao, the Americans were vehemently against Russia's method of debt repayment. The U.S. feared that the Russian helicopters, considered among the best in the world, would significantly strengthen China's influence in the Asia-Pacific region. At that time, the relationship between Russia and China was not as robust as it is today, leading Beijing to avoid confrontation with the U.S., and the deal was subsequently called off. However, the debt issue remained unresolved.
In a strategic move to satisfy all parties, Russia settled its debts with China through industrial product shipments and the execution of scientific research in the field of medicine.
Once the debt issue was resolved and relations with Beijing normalized, Moscow reinitiated contact and offered its helicopters. China, pleased with the proposal, agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal, despite continued protests from the United States.


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Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Bladder augmentation or Ileocystoplasty is addition of a bowel segment to the bladder in situ to increase capacity, improve compliance, and/or abate on controllable detrusor. This study was conducted to evaluate hematological and biochemical changes following Ileocystoplasty in dogs.
Twelve Persian mixed breed female dogs between 1-2 year-old and 15-24 kg body-weight were divided into control and experiment groups. Routine Ileocystoplasty was performed on experimental dogs. Blood samples were drawn for hematological and biochemical evaluations on days 0, 14 and 35 from all animals.
A mixed-model (repeated-measure) analysis of variance was used to compare the means of quantitative variables at different times. No significant changes were found in hematologic parameters (WBC, RBC, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, eosinophil, basophil, hematocrit, and platelets), glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride, creatinine, total protein, albumine, glutamine, serum electrolytes (calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride and bicarbonate), albumin, PH, blood gases (PO2 and PCO2) and anion gap. BUN was found significantly higher in experiment group in comparison to control group.
Routine ileocystoplasty found to have minimal effect on hematological and biochemical parameters and is recommended in reconstruction of diseased bladder.

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In women, breast cancer is the leading cancer diagnosis and the second leading cause of cancer-related death,1 as well as the most common malignancy to metastasize to the skin.2 Cutaneous breast carcinoma may present as cutaneous metastasis or can occur secondary to direct tumor extension. Five percent to 10% of women with breast cancer will present clinically with metastatic cutaneous disease, most commonly as a recurrence of early-stage breast carcinoma.2
In a published meta-analysis that investigated the incidence of tumors most commonly found to metastasize to the skin, Krathen et al3 found that cutaneous metastases occurred in 24% of patients with breast cancer (N=1903). In 2 large retrospective studies from tumor registry data, breast cancer was found to be the most common tumor involving metastasis to the skin, and 3.5% of the breast cancer cases identified in the registry had cutaneous metastasis as the presenting sign (n=35) at time of diagnosis.4
We report an unusual presentation of cutaneous metastatic lobular breast carcinoma that involved diffuse cutaneous lesions and rapid progression from onset of the breast mass to development of clinically apparent metastatic skin lesions.
A 59-year-old woman with an unremarkable medical history presented to our dermatology clinic for evaluation of new widespread lesions that developed over a period of months. The eruption was asymptomatic and consisted of numerous bumpy lesions that reportedly started on the patient’s neck and progressively spread to involve the trunk. Physical examination revealed multiple flesh-colored, firm nodules scattered across the upper back, neck, and chest (Figure 1). Bilateral cervical and axillary lymphadenopathy also was noted. Upon questioning regarding family history of malignancy, the patient reported that her brother had been diagnosed with colon cancer. Although she was not up to date on age-appropriate malignancy screenings, she did report having a diagnostic mammogram 1 year prior that revealed a suspicious lesion on the left breast. A repeat mammogram of the left breast 6 months later was read as unremarkable.
Two 3-mm representative punch biopsies were performed. Hematoxylin and eosin staining revealed a basket-weave stratum corneum with underlying epidermal atrophy. A relatively monomorphic epithelioid cell infiltrate extending from the superficial reticular dermis into the deep dermis and displaying an open chromatin pattern and pink cytoplasm was observed, as well as dermal collagen thickening. Linear, single-filing cells along with focal irregular nests and scattered cells were observed (Figure 2). Immunohistochemical staining was positive for cytokeratin 7 (Figure 3A), epithelial membrane antigen, and estrogen receptor (Figure 3B) along with gross cystic disease fluid protein 15; focal progesterone receptor positivity also was present. Cytokeratin 20, cytokeratin 5/6, carcinoembryonic antigen, p63, CDX2, paired box gene 8, thyroid transcription factor 1, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2/neu stains were negative. Findings identified in both biopsies were consistent with metastatic cutaneous lobular breast carcinoma.
A complete blood cell count and complete metabolic panels were within normal limits, aside from a mildly elevated alkaline phosphatase level. Breast ultrasonography was unremarkable. Stereotactic breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a 9.4-cm mass in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast as well as enlarged lymph nodes 2.2 cm from the left axilla. A subsequent bone scan demonstrated focal activity in the left lateral fourth rib, left costochondral junction, and right anterolateral fifth rib—it was unclear whether these lesions were metastatic or secondary to trauma from a fall the patient reportedly had sustained 2 weeks prior. Lumbar MRI without gadolinium contrast revealed extensive abnormal heterogeneous signal intensity of osseous structures consistent with osseous metastasis.
Subsequent diagnostic bilateral breast ultrasonography and percutaneous left lymph node biopsy revealed pathology consistent with metastatic lobular breast carcinoma with near total effacement of the lymph node and extracapsular extension concordant with previous MRI findings. The mass in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast that previously was observed on MRI was not identifiable on this ultrasound. It was recommended that the patient pursue MRI-guided breast biopsy to have the breast lesion further characterized. She was referred to surgical oncology at a tertiary center for management; however, the patient was lost to follow-up, and there are no records available indicating the patient pursued any treatment. Although we were unable to confirm the patient’s breast lesion that previously was seen on MRI was the cause of the metastatic disease, the overall clinical picture supported metastatic lobular breast carcinoma.

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The Super-MAP Gas Cylinder is designed to fit gas devices with a CGA600 screw connector. The durable steel cylinder is easy to hold and operate. Super-MAP has a flame temperature of 1950°C making it ideal for jobs where a hotter flame than Propane is required.
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Geraldton Wax on the ABC!
The ABC did a fantastic article on Geraldton Wax and its recent rise to fame within the native food industry. Fast becoming a staple of any cook’s kitchen, its delicious in a host of savoury and sweet dishes, and even in the odd cocktail. So versatile!
The article can be found here: https://ab.co/3k07wsG
Only a few special varieties of Geraldton Wax have not just beautiful bright flowers (in Springtime) as well as a superb unique lime and lemon tangy leaf flavour. Infuses stunning flavours in so many dishes.
It’s been a favourite for chefs for a few years now as fresh bunches, but recently we have added online dried tea flakes and a new freeze-dried powder to our ever-expanding native list. Can’t wait to see how it’s used in the future.

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by Micah Ricks
James Bailey was born on 25 December 1894 in Blue Field, WV. When registering for the draft, he lived in Norfolk VA at 1216 Smith St. with his mother Annie Darden who also was known as Mrs. Fannie. He also worked for Mr. Young at the naval operating base in Norfolk VA as a naval yard machinist on 7th Nov 1917. He married Anice “Annie” Fields at Oceans, Virginia in 1917. His wife was born in 1894, in Princess Anne, VA. They did not have any children.
During the war he was assigned to the USS Wilhelmina, a steel hulled passenger and cargo steamer built in Newport News Virginia at the Newport News ship building co. On this ship he was a mess attendant. Some of the services that Bailey provided as a mess attendant are; serving food to officers and crew aboard the ship, preparing hot and cold drinks, serving fruits, setting tables for meals, and providing janitorial services like cleaning bedrooms and bathrooms assigned to the ship’s officers.
After serving on USS Wilhelmina, he was transferred to serve in USS De Kalb on 20th August, 1918.
After the war, Annie and James lives on Dunbar Street in Norfolk. By 1944, the couple divorced due to desertion. Annie had moved to Brooklyn, New York while James remained in Norfolk. James Bailey died in December 1980 in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Wear them for swimming, jet skiing, surfing, sailing, paddling or scuba diving or whatever water sport you enjoy. Where them in, under, on or around the water then where them out to lunch afterwards.
The water repellent, lightweight flexible fabric make them extremely comfortable and they dry within minutes of exiting the water for your comfort and to minimise chafe.
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The stylish "classic black" shorts look great out on the town or at the beach.
Everywear Board shorts are handcrafted to ensure a perfect fit and we can fit just about anyone - sizes XS to 4XL.
Mens sizes available for dispatch in time for Father's Day.
Women's sizes available for September pre order
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Is Splenda Really That Bad For You
Whiskey in your water, Splenda in your tea, what's this artificial sweetener doing to me? My wife adds Coffee Mate and an artificial sweeteners to her coffee. So there is not much real in that coffee and that worries me a little. After reading this you may worry a little also.
It seems like everything we do is bad for us. You can't even have a little sweetener in your coffee or tea? I can not verify what I read about Splenda but I do want to share it. If there is any chance that it is true ... you might want to change sweeteners.
Your body's reactions to Splenda can include skin rashes/flushing, panic-like agitation, dizziness and numbness, diarrhea, swelling, muscle aches, headaches, intestinal cramping, bladder issues, and stomach pain according to an article at womentowomen.com
According to Dr. Mercola at mercola.com ... Splenda can cause the following.
- Reduced growth rate in newborns and adults at levels above 500 mg/kg.day
- Decreased red blood cells - - sign of anemia (at levels above 1500 mg/kd/day
- Decreased thyroxine levels (thyroid function) (According to McNeil, since this only occurred on male rats and no abnormalities were observed with the thyroid tissue, this was considered insignificant.)
- Mineral losses (magnesium and phosphorus) McNeil stated that these patterns were variable and at times not dose related so they were not significant.
- Decreased urination
- Enlarged colon (The FDA Final Rule states cecal enlargement is often seen with poorly absorbed substances and is not significant.)
- Enlarged liver and brain (McNeil stated these were insignificant due to a lack of a dose response.)
- Shrunken ovaries
- Shrunken thymus above 3 grams per day
- Enlarged and calcified kidneys (McNeil stated this is often seen with poorly absorbed substances and was of no toxicological significance. The FDA Final Rule agreed that these are findings that are common in aged female rats and are not significant.)
- Increased adrenal cortical hemorrhagic degeneration (McNeil stated that this is a variable finding common in aged rats and not toxicologically significant.)
- Increased cataracts (McNeil stated that cataracts were discovered upon microscopic sections of the eye tissue and that this was not as accurate as in-life ophthalmological examinations and did not reveal any treatment- related ocular findings.
- Abnormal liver cells (The FDA Final Rule states that this was only marginal and probably not treatment related due to the severity of the lesion was not contaminant with the dosage.)
I feel like I just went through on of those TV commercials for some new drug. You are certainly welcome to do your own research but I would not sprinkle Splenda on my beignet.


Deep within the foliage of Sydney's Chinese Garden of Friendship lies a spectacle of light where the seasons change in the blink of an eye.
Cocktail in hand, admire this haven of natural beauty while accompanied by the gentle sounds of violins and cellos. Scattered throughout the Garden you may even have the fortune of finding some friendly forest sprites, always keeping a watchful eye and maintaining the harmony between nature and humanity.
With the help of cutting-edge Augmented Reality technology and theatrical lighting, embark on a treasure hunt, interact with your surroundings, and experience the serenity of nature like never before.
The experience will also include:
- Interactive forest sprites scattered throughout the Garden
- Augmented Reality Treasure Hunt to capture all the plants and animals around the Garden for a reward
- Live String Quartet
- A feast at The Gardens by Lotus before the show (90 minute dining)
- Cash bar with themed cocktails for Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter


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The Belfries of Belgium and France are 56 bell-towers, built between the 11th and 20th centuries. They are mostly found in town centres and connected to the local town hall or church. At their time, the Belfries represented the growing importance of cities instead of the feudal system in the Middle Ages.
Amiens Cathedral, in the heart of Picardy, is one of the largest 'classic' Gothic churches of the 13th century.
If you are passing through northern France in the region of Picardy it is well worth taking a small detour into the town of Amiens, where you will find a beautiful cathedral.
The cathedral was built in the 12th century but largely rebuilt between 1220 and 1270, after the cathedrals at Chartres and Reims. The form of its apse was copied elsewhere until the late Middle Ages. During its restoration in the 19th century, Viollet-le-Duc principally worked on the corner towers housing the staircases, the balustrades at the top of the towers, the gargoyles and the bell-ringers’ gallery. The cathedral was built in a remarkably short period of time for a Gothic cathedral, giving it an unusual unity of style.
The cathedral has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.
The inside of the cathedral is gorgeous and there are some spectacular stained-glass windows. Apparently, in the past the stained-glass was even more impressive, but has been lost over the years.
Amiens is more than its catherdral. The old centre of the city, especially around the cathedral itself is extremely picturesque. There are some lovely cafes and restaurants to chose from to pass the time of day in.
Planning your visit to Amiens Cathedral
|Address:||30 Place Notre Dame, 80000 Amiens|
|Telephone:||T: +33 3 22 80 03 41|
The cathedral is always open. Accessing the tower or treasures must be booked in advance.
Tower access from April 1 to September 30: 2PM / 2:45PM/ 3:30PM /4:15PM pm). From October 1 to March 31: 2PM / 3PM. Closed on Tuesdays and during ceremonies
Treasures access from April 1 to September 30: 11AM / 2PM on Mondays and from Wenesdays to Saturdays. 2PM on Sundays From October 1 to March 31: 11 AM. Closed on Tuesdays and during ceremonies
To enter the cathedral is free of charge.
To access the towers the fee is €6. To access the treasures is €4. A combination ticket is €8
Best time to visit Amiens
The best time to visit Amiens in France is from June through September. In this period you have a pleasant temperature and almost no precipitation. The highest average temperature in Amiens is 22°C in July and the lowest is 6°C in January.


Dell just launched the Inspiron Zino HD, a small 8" by 8" x 3.5" cubed-shaped trendy-looking HTPC that aims to sit in your living room and become your centralized home media center. Comparisons of the trendy-looking Zino HD vs. the Mac Mini will undoubtedly be made. Colors for the Zino HD include Piano Black, True Blue, Formula Red, Plum Purple, Spring Green, Promise Pink, Tangerine Orange, Green Scatter, Red Swirls, and Blue Lines. Piano Black is free, but you'll pay $10 or $30 for the other colors.
Starting at a base configuration price of just $229 the Dell Zino HD many home theater fans will seriously consider the Zino HD, though they will no doubt bump up the default specs which includes a AMD Athlon 2650e 512K L2, 1.6GHz processor and 2GB of RAM. You can go as high as the AMD Dual Core Athlon Neo X2 6850e (1MB L2, 1.8GHz) for $110 and up to 8GB of Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz. It comes with a 250GB hard drive but you can go up to 1TB of data storage. Perhaps most importantly, it sports HDMI output for connecting to your HD 1080p TV.
It supports Vista and Windows 7, and sports an optional ($100) Blu-ray drive, TV tuner (coming soon), optional ATI Radeon HD 4330 512MB GPU, 4-in-1 card reader, 4 external USB 2.0 ports, and 2 eSATA connectors. Interestingly, Dell has chosen AMD processors exclusively for the Zino HD product line, marking the first time Dell has launched a product without including Intel processors as an option. Of course, in theory you can wipe the Vista or Windows 7 operating system and install Linux on this bad boy and run Linux-based home media center/HTPC software.
With a wireless remote control (not included) and Windows 7 Media Center software this can be a very powerful home media center computer at a very decent price. The Inspiron Zino HD can record and play your favorite TV shows, stream high-definition content from the Internet, and playback your personal music, video and photos.
- Ultra-small form factor designed to fit almost anywhere.
- Easy personalization with nine color choices for Inspiron Zino HD.
- Choice of AMD processors or dual core Athlon Neo X2 6850e.
- Up to 8GB dual channel DDR 2 memory.
- Up to 1TB internal hard disk storage.
- Combo DVD/CD RW drive with optional Blu-ray Disc combo.
- Integrated 10/100/1000 networking with wireless option.
- Optional TV tuner, wireless keyboard and mouse.
- Built in 2.1 high-definition audio and 4-in-one media card reader.
- Integrated ATI graphics adapter with standard HDMI and VGA video connections, and optional 512MB discrete graphics adapter.
- Four USB ports (2 front/2 rear); two eSATA ports (rear).
- Energy-Star 5.0 compliant.


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Summit County treasurer reminds residents to search for unclaimed funds
FRISCO — Each November, organizations across the state provide the Colorado State Treasury with a report of unclaimed property, including abandoned financial assets such as stocks and dividends, mutual funds, checking and savings accounts, unpaid wages, securities, life insurance payouts and uncashed checks.
The treasury is holding $465 million in property for more than 1.7 million people or businesses.
To search for funds, go to colorado.findyourunclaimedproperty.com.
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Small businesses driven by CNC plasma tables are springing up left and right as people realize that they can create valuable objects cost effectively and on a small to medium scale. Many people have learned plasma cutting from zero simply to start a business—that’s how great the demand is for certain items that can be created safely, efficiently, and cheaply with a CNC plasma table.
You probably know that plasma cutting is an efficient and precise method for cutting all kinds of metals. You’re probably familiar with the many types of signage, lawn art, and perhaps even the fancy fences and fire pits that an experienced CNC plasma table operator can fabricate.
When you get creative, there is seemingly no end to the different types of projects that can be designed and made in your very own shop with the help of a CNC plasma table. Here are some of the most unusual and interesting ones we’ve seen across the internet.
CNC Plasma Cut Dragon Fire Pit
Are you missing Game of Thrones since the finale several years ago? Now you don’t have to. Just order up this dragon fire pit and gather your friends for an unforgettable evening. And don’t forget the smores! If you really miss the show, you could even have a custom iron throne fabricated for yourself. Who’s to say you’re not the rightful heir to the seven kingdoms?
CNC Plasma Cut Coffee Shop Countertop
As we said, what a CNC plasma table can do is limited only by your imagination. Minimalist Steampunk, anyone? Behold, the ultimate rustic coffee shop counter. This is giving us vibes of Portland, Oregon or Seattle. Can’t you imagine that people might be drawn into this place JUST to check out the counter? That’s the power of one really well-designed centerpiece.
CNC Plasma Cut Dinosaurs
What’s not to love about a 10 foot long metal velociraptor statue? Nothing, that’s what! And if you thought this 10 foot long CNC plasma cut dinosaur by MillstreamCreations was just for a museum or kids’ playground, think again.
The comments show that customers are placing orders to get this mighty beast in their backyard! Could it be done without a CNC plasma table cutter? Perhaps. But the price tag would easily be ten times as high. And if you’re a vegetarian, fear not—there’s also a stegosaurus.
Um, What the Heck is This?
Tay Whiteside’s shop in Roanoke, Virginia claims to be able to build just about anything you can dream up. So when they say that this helical lawn sculpture is the most unique thing they’ve ever built, that means something.
The new owners, one a professor of genetics, call it “beyond belief,” and we’d have to agree. It’s hard to imagine that this enormous sculpture could have been constructed without the use of a CNC plasma table.
CNC Plasma Cut Railings
Vines and railings are a match made in heaven, apparently. Many of the projects here could be made on CNC plasma tables. Metal combines with wood for a look that strikes the perfect balance between rustic and elegant. We dare you not to fall in love with these railings!
CNC Plasma Cut More Fire Pits
So many fire pits to choose from in the CNC plasma world. Here’s one by DXFcollection you might not have thought of: A cow fire pit with all the cuts of beef marked off. If you or someone you know loves to grill out, this pit may be the perfect match.
CNC Plasma Cut Obnoxious Signs
There’s a fine line between having fun with your customers and ticking them off. If you want to walk that line, this sign from Gizmo Plans is pretty irresistible.
We can also see this in the kitchen of a busy mom, as a funny backdrop for video calls, or even in a goofy professor’s office. And because signage is easy and inexpensive to print with a CNC plasma table, there’s the potential to create an entire small business around printing these types of signs.
CNC Plasma Cut L-O-V-E sign
Tay Whiteside is at it again: A life size LOVE sign cut out of steel? Yes, it’s been done, and with the help of the CNC plasma table, it was done quickly! If you’ve never seen the table in action, check out the link above at 13:45. It really gives you an idea of the precision and speed that are possible using one of these machines.
CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycle Glory
Apparently, when you love motorcycles, you love motorcycles. If you don’t believe us, check out Plasmaman’s collection of 1/5 scale vintage motorcycles. Obsessive? Definitely. Unique? Absolutely. This is just more evidence that a CNC plasma table has infinite flexibility to create pretty much anything you can dream up.
CNC Plasma Cut Gigantic Eagle
This Idaho-based sculpture artist uses her CNC plasma table to create projects for herself and her clients. This eagle has a wingspan of 17 feet! Where she used to create such items by hand, she now uses a plasma table to create her sculptures along with tools, machine parts, jewelry, and other items necessary for her craft.
Make Your Own CNC Plasma Cut Project
If these unique projects have inspired you to create your own sign, figurine, lawn ornament, firepit, furniture, or to create these on behalf of your clients, contact Squickmon’s now. We offer the right equipment at the right price for everyone from weekend warriors to hobby shops to manufacturers and designers. All of our machines come with full training and access to a dedicated customer service team that will help you through any rough spots for the lifetime of the machine. We even offer financing to qualified buyers.
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Karachi [Pakistan], Sept. 20 (ANI
): Kashmiris from Pakistan will stage a forceful protest demonstration outside the United Nations Building in New York on September 26 when Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj would address the 71st United Nations General Assembly.
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) president in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry made this announcement at a press conference in Islamabad, reports the Dawn.
Mahmood said the participants would be carrying Kashmiri flags and would express complete solidarity with their "Kashmiri brethren" on the Indian side, adding the permission for the protest demonstration had already been sought.
He claimed the demonstration would be even bigger than the million march held by Kashmiris in New York last year.
Protest rallies would also be organised in several European cities, including London, Brussels, Paris and The Hague, on the same day.
Mahmood also said they are trying to stage a demonstration outside the Indian High Commission in Canada or the Canadian Parliament.
According to sources, India would raise the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri region, in which 18 Indian Army soldiers lost their lives and highlight Pakistan's alleged involvement at the 71st UNGA.
According to sources, Sushma Swaraj will strongly emphasise on Pakistan's involvement in her speech on September 26.
Following the terror strike on the Army base in Uri, India lashed out at Pakistan, holding it responsible for the attack. Branding Pakistan a 'terrorist state' and stating that it should be identified and isolated as such, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said there were definite and conclusive indications that the perpetrators of the Uri attack were highly trained, heavily armed and specially equipped. (ANI


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Consensus is we'll find a way to avert the fiscal cliff, but what happens if we don't? Candy takes a look.
Reps. Marsha Blackburn (R- TN) and Tom Cole (R-OK) on what Republicans should do to make a deal on the fiscal cliff.
Congress this week banned the word 'lunatic' from being used in laws, and 'socialism' is one of the words of the year.
State of the Union's reporter panel takes a look at the fiscal cliff negotiations and the cost of doing nothing.
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, says lawmakers should comprise to avert a recession.
State of the Union's reporter panel takes a look at Michigan's "right to work" law and Sen. Jim DeMint's departure.

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By Jon Henley
Colombia’s second city used to be the world’s murder capital. Now it is a model of urban regeneration, complete with an innovative transport system – including a 385-metre escalator to and from the once-notorious neighbourhood of Comuna Trece
Once, Medellín was known for one thing only and one thing only: barely two decades ago, when cocaine king Pablo Escobar had a bounty on the heads of police officers and was doing his level best to bring Colombia’s second city to its knees, it was the murder capital of the world. In 1991, Medellín witnessed 6,349 killings, a murder rate of 380 per 100,000 people (for comparison, San Pedro Sula in Honduras, currently the world’s most deadly city outside a war zone, recorded a homicide rate of 169 per 100,000 in 2012).
But now Medellín’s murder rate has fallen by more than 80% since its peak and the city has become something of a global model for successful transformation. Earlier this year, it won an international award sponsored by The Wall Street Journal, Citibank and the Washington-based Urban Land Institute as the world’s most innovative city.
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1) No more min-maxing through sliders! This was my biggest problem with GalCiv III. Having to set these and constantly tweak these, but still having the feeling I'm not doing it right. It was too tedious, so I stopped bothering, concluding in me playing a pretty sloppy game. It's much more straightforward now, but seems much more strategic too. I love it!
2) Resources really matter! Big jeeej. Claiming resources was always a fun part of GalCiv, but it's now a necessity, yet also a challenge. Of course there's always too much durantium around, except from my first game with the Slyne, who actually need durantium to grow their population. Loving my quest for more durantium. I've put down a starbase for just 1 single source of duratium. Would have never done that in vanilla and it was quite a big decision in this game too. And no more constructor spam for starbases but modules also cost you resources so you can't mindlessly throw modules on every starbase.
3) Decisions, decisions, decisions. Those first 50 turns took quite long, because I had so many relevant decisions to make. About my citizens, buildings, resouces to claim, ships to build, planets to colonize, trading, diplomacy, first look at espionage and the list goes on. It really feels like almost every turn matters now.
4) Citizens. Best invention since sliced bread. I only have 5 of them, but the pondering that went into which one to take and where to put them was a game in itself.
5) The UI. What fine improvements here. Much clearer than it ever was. I can easily find all the information I need. Only thing I've missed so far it a message that some building completed, but perhaps that an option I can turn on or off. Haven't checked that yet.
And I still have the rest of the game to look forward too! I've only scratched the surface in the first 50 turns. Invasions, decent spying and fleet buildup is all yet to come!

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COMMUNITY leaders have urged critics of Garstang’s new town centre “bays” to let the new parking regime settle before condemning it.
There has been a mixed reaction to the laying out of the two elongated bay areas, the first of which stretches from Claire & Howard optometrists to Age Concern, and the second from Conway Cards to Carl Josef, Market Place.
The marked out bays were painted onto the road surface last week – meaning for the first time in many years day-time parking is now allowed on High Street/Market Place, albeit for only 30 minutes
The arrival of the bays follows a three year campaign by traders and the town council, keen to encourage short-term parking, which they believe will encourage trade and smooth traffic flow.
But while the new 30-minute only parking regime has been cautiously welcomed it looks as if traffic tailbacks caused by blockages on the High Street could continue.
Since last Friday several tailbacks have been reported, with buses being unable to get down High Street and Market Place due to large cars, vans or station wagons parking in the bay.
Concerns have been expressed that both of the new bays include two of the High Street’s worst pinchpoints – near the antique shop, Co-op and post office, and further south between White’s shoe and clothes shop and the old town hall.
One motorist witnessed a traffic hold-up on Monday caused by a large vehicle, legitimately parked in the bay next to the old town hall.
He said: “Why did they paint the lines at the most narrow part of the street? It is going to cause just as many blockages here as it did when people parked illegally before!”
Former councillor Norah Hoyles said she welcomed the bays, but believed unless they were policed the blockages could still happen, particularly near the post office.
On Monday one trader, who wished to remain anonymous, said a car had been parked outside her shop for three hours
Another concern has been voiced by one of the owners of the few homes on High Street.
Widower Edith Robinson, 99, who suffers from eyesight degeneration, said large cars and vans were now parking outside her cottage home, blocking out much of the light.
She claims she was not consulted about the bay plans and intends to lobby the county council to get the bay outside her home removed.
Garstang Chamber of Trade spokesman Damian Carr said urged people to give the bays a chance. “Traffic should be able to flow smoothly if people use the parking bays correctly. Hopefully it will settle in. We have got to give it a chance, He said..”
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As you may recall, (then) New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced on December 18, 2018, that the Trump Foundation had signed a stipulation agreeing to dissolve under judicial supervision.
On November 7, 2019, The Associated Press reported that New York state Judge Saliann Scarpulla ordered President Donald Trump to pay $2 million dollars to an array of charities as a fine for misusing his own charitable foundation to further his political and business interests.
Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood was succeed by Leticia James, who became the New York Attorney General as a result of the 2018 election. Judge Saliann Scarpulla’s decision provides more details about the stipulation between the Attorney General and the Trump Foundation, in which several things were agreed upon on October 1, 2019.
Here are some key points from Judge Saliann Scarpulla’s decision:
- In the Final Stipulation, Mr. Trump agreed to reimburse $11,525 to the Foundation for the Foundation’s payment of auction items at a charitable benefit, and to pay any additional amount that may be owed in connection with this proceeding. (The judge made it clear that the amount to be paid will be determined by her.)
- As stated above, I find that the $2,823,000 raised at the Fundraiser was used for Mr. Trump’s political campaign and distributed by Mr. Trump’s campaign staff, rather than by the Foundation… However, taking into consideration that the Funds did ultimately reach their intended designations, I. e. charitable organizations supporting veterans, I award damages on the breach of fiduciary duty/waste claim against Mr. Trump in the amount of $2,000,000, without interest, rather than the entire $2,823,000 sought by the Attorney General. Further, because the parties have agreed to dissolve the Foundation, I direct Mr. Trump to pay the $2,000,000, which would have gone to the Foundation if it were still in existence, on a pro rata basis to the Approved Recipients.
New York Attorney General Letitia James posted a press release about this case. Here is a quote from it:
“The Trump Foundation has shut down, funds that were illegally misused are being restored, the president will be subject to ongoing supervision by my office, and the Trump children had to undergo compulsory training to ensure that this type of illegal activity never takes place again,” said Attorney General James. “The court’s decision, together with the settlements we negotiated, are a major victory in our efforts to protect charitable assets and hold accountable those who would abuse charities for personal gain. My office will continue to fight for accountability because no one is above the law — not a businessman, not a candidate for office, and not even the President of the United States.”
The Trump children that Attorney General James is referring to are Trump’s three eldest. The lawsuit was against Donald J. Trump, Donald J. Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric F. Trump, and the Donald Trump Foundation. Donald Trump was the president of the Trump Foundation from the start, until January 23, 2017 (three days after he was inaugurated as President of the United States.) Ivanka Trump stepped down from her position on the Trump Foundation’s board of directors. Both Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump remained members of the board.
The press release on the New York Attorney General’s website states that the $1.78 million in assets currently being held by the Trump Foundation, along with the $2 million in damages to be paid by Mr. Trump, will be dispersed equally to eight charities.
Those charities are:
- Army Emergency Relief
- the Children’s Aid Society
- Give an Hour
- Martha’s Table
- United Negro College Fund
- United Way of National Capital Area
- the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Politico reported that in 2016, Trump was feuding with then Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, and was refusing to participate in the network’s final Republican presidential primary debate before the Iowa caucuses. Instead, Trump held a rally at the same time as the debate. He called on people to donate to veteran’s charities. Politico reported that the Trump Foundation acted as a pass-through for those contributions.
The decision by Judge Saliann Scarpulla said: “…Mr. Trump’s fiduciary duty breaches included allowing his campaign to orchestrate the Fundraiser, allowing his campaign, instead of the Foundation, to direct distribution of the Funds, and using the Fundraiser and distribution of the Funds to further Mr. Trump’s campaign.”
The press release on the Attorney General’s website states: “…Additionally, Mr. Trump admitted an number of key facts about the other self-dealing transactions he initiated as chair — specifically that he used Foundation funds to settle legal obligations of companies he controlled, and that the Foundation paid for a portrait of Mr. Trump that cost $10,000. As a separate piece of the settlement, Donald Trump Jr. reimbursed the Foundation for the cost of the portrait. The settlement also requires the Foundation to be reimbursed $11,525 for sports paraphernalia and champagne purchased at a charity gala.”
This news was released approximately a week after the U.S. House of Representatives took its first major step towards starting an impeachment inquiry on President Donald Trump. The House voted 232–196 in favor of the measure, which establishes rules for open hearings and the questioning of witnesses by members of staff.
At the time I am writing this blog, we do not know what the outcome of the impeachment process will be. No one can possibly know that until it is over. That said, the decision of Judge Saliann Scarpulli makes it perfectly clear that a sitting president can be held accountable for his illegal actions.
UPDATE: On December 10, 2019, New York Attorney General Letitia James posted on the official NY Attorney General website that Donald J. Trump has paid the $2M in court-ordered damages.
This blog was originally posted on November 8, 2019 on Medium.
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The mission of the Parent Institute of Lourdes University is to engage in interdisciplinary education, research, and outreach to inform policy-makers and promote practices for parents, students, and professionals that empower and support parents in their primary responsibility for the care, nurturing, and education of their children.
The premise behind the Parent Institute is that in order to improve children’s opportunities for success, instead of focusing on the children themselves, society should first work on changing the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of the parents who nurture them. Many parents are in need of guidance and support in order to direct the healthy development of children. Professional helpers, working in partnership with parents, can serve as catalysts for productive change regarding services to children. However, effective parent engagement requires a shift from the belief that agencies alone know what is best for children to one that allows the full participation of parents. Through providing curriculum for students, professional development for service providers, and outreach to policy-makers, the Parent Institute of Lourdes University promotes practices that empower and support parents.
The Parent Institute is the brainchild of former Lucas County Juvenile Court Judge, Andy Devine. During Andy’s time as a Juvenile Court Judge, he realized that in order to truly help children, he needed to also focus on their parents. Judge Devine identified the need for his staff of professionals to be trained on how to appreciate and support the role of parents. He also recognized the importance of colleges and universities in the training of future professionals that will work with parents, including teachers, social workers, criminal justice professionals, and healthcare workers. As an institution that educates a significant number of people who go into professions that directly work with parents, many of which stay within the northwest Ohio region, the Parent Institute fits well with the mission and programs at Lourdes University.
Judge Devine is not alone in his assessment of the importance of parents. A recent video produced by Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child focuses on the importance of parents, community resources, and policies, and echoes several of the themes of the Parent Institute.

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NOTRE DAME – Well it’s on to the next one for the Fighting Irish said Head Coach Brian Kelly at his weekly press conference Tuesday. Notre Dame nabbed its first win of the season on Saturday against Michigan State. The Irish beat the Spartans 31-13.
"Now we're moving forward to Pittsburgh,” said Kelly.
Some might say it’s easier to move on after a win rather than a lose, but for Coach Kelly it’s all about just working on what needs to be fixed.
“We try to correct everything that occurs as we move forward. So we don't go back to those things relative to what happened in the past, other than we try to correct those mistakes and then move forward,” said Kelly.
Looking back on the Michigan State game Kelly said there’s more than just the victory to be proud of. "I think if there's one thing I took away from the Michigan State game, other than the victory, is that we played so many players,” said Kelly.
They didn’t just put players on the field. They put players on the field who did what they needed to.
"You take a look at all the freshman that played. We got performances from so many people,” said Kelly.
Kelly said the key from here on out is to keep up the maintenance, "We continue to clean up the little things because the big picture looks really good to me,” said Kelly.
This Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh marks the 67th meeting between the two teams.
Kickoff is scheduled for 12:07 p.m. E.T.


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Indian cricket team's dressing room secrets are well hidden, but some of them are out thanks to What The Duck Season 2, a comedy cricket chat show hosted by Vikram Sathaye.
The historian wrote a letter to CoA head Vinod Rai after quitting the panel recently
The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 will mark the beginning of a packed international season for cricket purists
While some people don’t write even a single autobiography, despite living great lives, Shane Warne is going to publish his second autobiography soon.
Despite all that money, cricketers are hungry for more and many of them have invested in projects that will add significant numbers to their bank account balance.
Virat Kohli has been translated his on-field flamboyance to the TV screens as well


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What happens when snow and freezing rain keep you from getting to NYC to see the Westminster Dog Show?
You end up at the 3rd annual Dog Lovers Days at Bingemans Event Centre in Kitchener, Ontario.
Yes, another dog festival – only this time it’s about some indoor out-of-the-below-zero-temperature fun for excitable housebound pups of all sizes.
February 10 and 11, 2018 saw hundreds of fur families head to this campground’s conference centre to test their dog’s skill on a number of challenges: Agility Lure Course, Speed Lure Course (which my dog Victor trotted despite being a speed demon everywhere else), and an off-leash play area where Victor peed (sorry).
Add to the list an agility performance by Elite Canines and a weight-pulling opportunity sponsored by K9 Extreme Sports for those power dogs feeling their oats.
In other words, this event really was for the dogs.
If you miss shopping (and who doesn’t?), vendors filled a second conference room. But not the usual suspects: this vendor list was mostly local, including foufou Brands dog treats made in Kitchener, Ontario.
Crafted fleece blankets and pillows, dog formal wear from Ruff Stitched (who sponsored Saturday’s fashion show); painted pet portraits (both dog and cat) by Katie Favell and homemade pet treats from Spoil the Dog Bakery in St. Jacob made the highlights list.
Our best new find?
Canine Caricatures by Shannon Darch of Animates. Check out this one of Victor!
I visualized him ‘sitting’ for his portrait while we were at the event. But no, artist Shannon Darch took a photo with her iPhone – it is the 21st century, after all. I’m looking forward to Animates’ ‘paint your own dog’ event in March – stay tuned for a post about it, of course!
What else did Victor buy?
More Bacon Eh? treats from Simply Pets benefitting Don Cherry’s pet rescue foundation; Bullwrinkles bacon chews; and a Valentine peanut butter flavoured bone and doughnut treat from Spoil the Dog Bakery based in St. Jacobs, Ontario. Victor likes his snacks.
What did I buy? Victor’s portrait, of course. It’s being framed and might appear on a custom mug. Animates makes those too.
[…] Dogloversdays was back at Bingemans Marshall Hall July 13 and 14, 2019, 10 am to 4 pm. Indoors (except for dog diving) and free. Yes, free this year thanks to Nutram Pet Products. […]
[…] Two Spent Grains selling Brew’ed Biscuits created from spent grains (who we met at the Kitchener Dog Expo). We get […]
Sounds like fun. Had to laugh at your description of what Victor did. LOL I would love to try some agility events with Tippy, but it may be a little too late to get started. She is already almost 5! Doesn’t seem possible.
I don’t know a lot about agility but 5 doesn’t seem old – maybe just mature enough to understand the concept. I took my little guy around a few courses when he was 10 – didn’t try to train him thought. It was just for fun. He likes tunnels.
Tippy does not like the tunnels. I’ve tried those with her before, but it was when she was a lot younger.


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MCDB Establishes Interdisciplinary Emphasis in Pharmacology and Biotechnology within the M.A. Degree
MCDB is proud to announce the establishment of an Emphasis in Pharmacology and Biotechnology within the M.A. degree. The proposal for the new degree was approved last week by the Graduate Council and Letters and Science Executive Committee. The new interdisciplinary Master's Emphasis is designed to take advantage of the many interdisciplinary opportunities in the fields of pharmacology and biotechnology on the UCSB campus. Students have the option of enrolling in a wide variety of courses offered through three UCSB departments, MCDB, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Psychology. Additional summer internships in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, or a thesis projects in an academic setting give students an opportunity to gain experience in the field. Dr. Tanja Stoyan has been appointed as Director of Industry Internships and Relations and will be developing an Industry Internship program within MCDB.

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Prepared by Bhuvaneswari Gowthaman, MD, Resident, Internal Medicine, and Daniel G. Arkfeld, MD,
Assistant Professor, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif
A 59-year-old Hispanic woman with rheumatoid arthritis presents to the emergency department with 3 weeks' duration of a progressively worsening skin rash that had been recurring over the past 3 years. The patient denies any involvement of the mouth, eyes, or other mucosal surfaces. Physical examination showed extensive areas of ruptured bullae and erythematous skin erosions involving her face, chest, back (Figure 1), and extremities (Figure 2) without mucosal lesions. Laboratory values were normal, except for an erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 53 and a mildly elevated white blood cell count of 12.0 x 109/L.
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Feb 6, 2021
For our third installment in the series of swapcasts we are
doing with Ben from UnchartedX, we are joined by
Matt from the excellent Ancient Architects YouTube
channel. The four of us take a look at Ben's raw footage of the
amazing and mysterious megalithic site of Sacsayhuaman in Peru, as
well as the remains of beautiful megalithic, polygonal, "cyclopean"
masonry in the city of Cuzco below.
Unlike Egypt, there is far less information available about
these sites, what their true origins are, who built them, and
We ponder these questions, as well as the questions of
how these sites were constructed, as they seem almost
unbelievable in the details of the masonry....and yet there they
stand. Someone did it. Who they were and how they did it are still
The video for this episode will be released on all of our
YouTube channels, so stay tuned!


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FLORENCE, Wis. – Raymond “Ray” E. Steber, 95, of Florence, passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain.
He was born, March 20, 1918, in Antigo, Wis., son of the late Michael and Agnes (Noskowiak) Steber. Ray was the first born of nine children and was raised on a dairy farm in Antigo. In his teens he went to work in the CC camps before coming back to work on the family dairy farm in Antigo.
He met the love of his life, Lorraine Lacoque, and on Nov. 24, 1938, they were married. The couple recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Following his dream, Ray and his family moved to Florence and started Steber Seed Farms in 1954.
Ray served as town chairman for 28 years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Florence and served on the parish council, was a member of Knights of Columbus, a charter member of the Lions Club, served on the board of directors for the State Bank of Florence and Florence Medical Center, and served on the Florence Economic Development Commission for many years.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine; one sister, Caroline (Harold) Beck of Antigo; one son, Gary (Cindy) Steber of Florence; eight grandchildren, Wanda (Tom) Pontbriand, Rob (Karen) Steber, Gail (Dan) Donaldson, Randi (Andrew) Smith, Terry (fiance Jennifer Witynski) Steber, Laura (Tomas) Hemgren, Chris (Jen) Steber and Daniel (Stacy) Steber; 20 great-grandchildren, Amanda (Brett) Aylesworth, Tyler and Logan Pontbriand, Nathan Steber, Jeremy and Alan Donaldson, Jordan and Jacob Smith, Whitney and Randall Gregg, Hanna Zanon, Richard and Sidnie Steber, Madde, Alex and Samuel Hemgren, Bradly Steber and Carter and Wes Steber; five great-great-grandchildren, Devin Bieber, Caleb and Brody Donaldson and Lorelai and Alaina Aylesworth.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by one son, Richard; a daughter-in-law, Susan Steber; one great-grandson, Mason Steber; and seven siblings.
Ray had a life well lived with his three passions: faith, family and farming.
Visitation will be on Thursday, Jan. 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home in Florence. Prayers will be recited Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Florence. Rev. Fr. Matt Settle will officiate.
Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in the spring.
Ray’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as pallbearers, Chris Steber, Daniel Steber, Rob Steber, Terry Steber, Nathan Steber, Tyler Pontbriand, Logan Pontbriand and Richard Steber.
You may light a candle in remembrance of Ray, or leave a condolence for his family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence to honor Ray’s legacy of life.


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Update: Don Surber takes the media whitewash/coverage of this story to task and asks,”Is it too much to ask AP reporters to quit dancing around the fact that illegal aliens may be violent criminals? Apparently.”
The Commercial Appeal reports:
Maury County deputies and federal agents are looking for a man who is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl only hours after being released from jail. Juan Villa, 24, has been in the Maury County Jail 11 times since 2001 on charges of assault, public intoxication, driving without a license and contempt of court.
He was released from jail on $1,000 bail on Friday at about 9:45 p.m. and is suspected of raping the 15-year-old shortly after midnight. During the investigation, a 13-year-old girl also told deputies she was raped by Villa, Sheriff Enoch George said.
Villa is suspected of being in the country illegally and George said the department had contacted Immigration and Customs Enforcement about him before he was released from jail but the federal agents said they would deal with him later.
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|PhD student Chelsea Lynne Panos and Professor Terri Hogue take readings at a green infrastructure site near Denver, Colorado, in an effort to improve stormwater management.|
Total of $3.9 million awarded to two institutions
Denver, Colo., May 4, 2016 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.9 million in funding to two institutions to research innovative, cost-effective technologies to manage stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows.
Colorado School of Mines received $1.95M to develop a decision support tool to help communities evaluate alternative stormwater treatment technologies that consider diverse climates, regional practices and policies across the country. The tool will evaluate options and risks as well as life cycle costs associated with improving stormwater runoff management using green, gray and hybrid infrastructure. Colorado School of Mines will also create resources and hold workshops to conduct training sessions for these tools.
“EPA has done extensive research on green infrastructure to ensure the availability and quality of water in the United States,” said Thomas A. Burke, EPA Science Advisor and Deputy Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development. “These grants will take this work a step further by developing green infrastructure technologies and providing an understanding of the full costs of using these new technologies over time.”
As water flows through storm drains, it carries many pollutants that end up in streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and oceans. Additionally, combined sewers carry sewage and stormwater runoff in the same pipe and when these exceed capacity, untreated water can be released into nearby waterways. Using the funding provided through these grants, researchers will produce tools and models to help communities evaluate the optimal mix of technologies that will treat stormwater with less energy, less expense and less burden on the environment. They will also research the possibility of reusing the cleaner water to help meet communities’ needs.
“Our decision support tool will help advance urban water management across the U.S. through integration of new green infrastructure technologies and by allowing decision makers to have access to state-of-the art tools, data sources and life cycle information,” said Professor Terri Hogue, lead investigator at Colorado School of Mines.
Due to aging water infrastructure systems and regulatory requirements, stormwater management is an expensive challenge for many communities. The awardees will focus on the most cost-effective options like green infrastructure, practices that enhance natural ecological functions, such as growing gardens on roofs or building artificial ponds, to help manage stormwater and combined sewer overflows. Green infrastructure can replenish groundwater, provide flood control, add green spaces and parks, and revitalize neighborhoods.
The Water Environment Research Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia also received $1.9 million to develop a life cycle cost and analysis framework, a publically accessible tool and database and a guide for decision makers that includes case studies.
To learn more about these awards recipients, visit www.epa.gov/research-grants/water-research-grants.
US EPA - Lisa McClain-Vanderpool, 303-312-6077
Cathy Milbourn, 202-564-7849
Mines - Karen Gilbert 303-273-3541


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This Aquamarine Crystal Spiritual Beaded Style Bracelet is a festive addition to your collection. This Designer inspired bracelet features truly stunning beads of smooth grey and crystal-covered bright blue. This spiritual bead bracelet reflects the light and is sure to catch the attention of all who see it. Stack it with other bracelets to give your wardrobe an earthy and natural feel. This bracelet expands from 5.5 to 8 inches, the beads wound between strong black cord, for the perfect fit that will last and last.
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they should just sell off their commercial loan exposure. Stay in the commercial underwriting, bundling, and selling business. Good business.
why dont they just use freakin diagrams instead of Malon's incoherent blabbering about this and that? Visuals PEOPLE!!!
is in the long term value of silver and gold compared to the current values of the metals. At current metal prices Exk is basically just treading water. But what if silver goes to 20 or 25 this year? I believe that this outperformance outcome isnt being priced in properly. If silver goes to 25 we could easily be around $7-8. If silver goes to 10 we could be looking at 1.00. I like that risk reward ratio. And with hardly no debt its like we are holding an option with no expiration.
You have to agree that at least NOI is now taking steps in the right direction over Q4. With almost 50% of assets sitting in SFRL's you can't have high NOI expectations.
Odds are its less than the ("Old Lion") Ted Kennedy had!
yeah theres been a stock split as well (in 2005). looks like it came public at 9.50-10 area. Looks like divies were around 1-2 dollars a share during the peak years 2002-2008. But yeah it should be trading 25-30 a share now with a 2.20 ffo.
honestly I would like to know how much above book value they got for the planes. Hopefully its around 50 millon above nbv like reports say. I also wouldn't mind if they decreased leverage to 3 to 1 debt to equity instead of 4 to 1. Or just keep a lot a cash around and wait for opportunistic buys.
While I hope for a buyout, I understand that management loves this ext model and really aren't incentivized to sell the company. I would love a buyout at 20 a share but highly doubt that possibility.
Exactly. Also something tells me the extra cash flowing to the senior notes was part of the CAD number. How do you explain the 7 cent drop in CAD otherwise Q on Q?
Also what happend to the use of AFFO as a measure of performance?
might want to look at the price the bonds are trading before buying anymore stock. If bonds are still less than 50 cents on dollar looks like that may be the way to go here.

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Fiber optics effectively extends the optical path of a viewing head allowing for greater flexibility in sighting flames. Two types of fiber optics are available in glass for oil and coal flame monitoring and quartz for all fuel types. The fiber optics assembly is custom built and may include outer carrier, inner carrier and fiber optic bundle, depending upon the application. The assembly may be flexible with rigid section or all rigid with engineered adapters for support at the burner end. Two types of lens assemblies are available; FOLC-SC provides straight angle of view, while FOLC- 9C provides for 9 degree skewed viewing angle. Different adapters, with or without air purge, are available for viewing end. All Honeywell 700 and 500 series signal processors and the U2 series all-in-one processor may be used with the fiber optic system.


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In the beginning there was only God. Only pure love, light and intelligence. Nothing else. No Universe. No galaxies. No stars. No entities. No unicorns. Just. Love.
This Intelligence knew all things. And by all I mean all things.
God knew that being Love was super cool, but God could not experience Love if God was only Love. In order to experience Love, God needed to separate itself so that it could see, know, and experience what Love was like from the darkness all around.
Cue: the Big Bang.
If all there is is light, then you need to break that light apart, separate it into bits and pieces, to create space for darkness. And so the Big Bang veritably blew God into billions and billions of love chunks… and that was the day you and I were born.
Our Souls came to be on that day.
We are the fabric of God. We are all one. All the same essence. Isn’t that a profoundly humbling and deeply unifying thought?
Now that there was space between us, we could feel the otherness around us, and experience the Light of our own being. Darkness illuminating light. God could now experience what it was like to be Light in a world of darkness, rather than just know it. Through us.
Eventually, Goddess began creating. Universes. Galaxies. Stars. Planets. Entities. Beings. Animals. Humans. Unicorns. All sorts of magical things.
And so began the eternal process of incarnation: Souls entering an animal or human (or beings on other planets in other galaxies) to experience life for a while, then coming back home, then choosing another being to grow through again, and so on.
(Just a quick note about incarnation: Some people believe our Soul began incarnating in animals and progressed to the level of humans; others believe that if you’re in a human form now, you’ve always incarnated in human – or human-like – forms, and that animal Souls are a different type of Soul. I lean towards the latter. What everyone seems to agree on is that to come to Earth as a human is a very difficult experience in every way: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s a tough gig we’ve chosen. High fives all ‘round.)
As a Soul we have our own personality but we are perfect Love and Light. Back home, in Spirit World, we get to experience a lot of stuff, growth, learning, and so on, but it’s when we incarnate that we really and deeply learn and grow. And most importantly, it’s here that we get to create ourselves.
As a human, we are given the chance to remember who we are as a Soul and create new thoughts and inspired action based on love. We’re not here to learn lessons per se, we’re here to make powerful choices. This is enlightenment. This is the whole point of it all.
We are God. You and me and the breeze between.
So, here we are, living and learning, trying and failing, loving and growing, feeling and thinking, awkward and graceful, divine and so densely human all at once.
This is – and always was – the plan. That’s why pleasure is so important to us as humans – because when Souls get to experience a whole new level of pleasure in these human bodies, God gets to experience it too. A ripe peach. Hugging a loved one. Laughter. Dancing to beautiful music. Swimming in the ocean. Sex. Making art with your hands. Breathing in a flower. Massage. Planting a garden. Playing with animals. Connecting with our people. Cartwheels. It’s all sacred.
Think of it all as divinity in motion. You are God. You are pure Light, Love and Intelligence, wrapped up in this human body, living life so that God can experience God.
I mean… WOW.
Love really gets to know Love when it comes face to face with fear, anger, and hatred. We all appreciate connection so deeply after a long stint of loneliness. We love a good homemade meal when we come home from travelling. We can’t help but fall under spring’s sweet spell after a bitingly cold winter. We are humbled by kindness after experiencing rudeness. We are grateful for our own health after feeling sick.
Essentially, we know who we are and how we want to feel because we’ve experienced the opposite of those ideals.
In the beginning, there was pure Love. After so many years of hatred, war, and fear in many guises, it’s time to return to Love. It’s time to remember who we are on a Soul level – while in our earth suits – so that we may enlighten ourselves and each other.
It’s time to bring harmony to our humanity and Mama Earth.
Let’s help each other along. Let’s walk each other home.

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