Reversible and multifunctional two-wheel tractor with PowerSafe® hydraulic clutch | power up to 11.7 hp | tilling width up to 80 cm.
The versatility of BCS two-wheel tractors PowerSafe® allows to fulfil all requirements pertaining to soil working, gardens’ care, greens maintenance, inter-row mowing in vineyards and orchards or in uncultivated areas and during winter use, all year round.
Thanks to their handling and ease of use, the BCS two-wheel tractors PowerSafe® are well performing any type of use and can be used by a vast range of users: from hobby to professional farmers, and from individuals to the greenery caretaker.
The PowerSafe® hydraulic clutch, patented and exclusive to the BCS Group,also guarantees maximum reliability, comfort and total safety for the operator.
– Gearbox: 3 forward + 3 reverse speeds– Quick reverser to change the forwarding direction
– Differential: with lock– PowerSafe® clutch: with multiple discs in oil bath– Independent power take-off: with engagement in oil bath
– Independent working brakes: on the two wheels– Parking brake- Handlebar: mounted on silent-blocks, adjustable in height and sideways and reversible– Safety devices: complying with the applicable regulations
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Min/Max width (Without Tools)
- With 5.0-10 wheels: 503 / 575 mm
- With 6.5/80-12 wheels: 668 / 790 mm
- With cage wheels Ø cm 49 : 450 mm
Weight (Without tools)
- with GX390 engine, 5.0-10 wheels: 112 kg
Below is a graph of speeds in km/h (forward and backwards) with 5.0-10 tires.
-Tiller version (with rear equipment)
-Motor mower version (with front equpment)
The PowerSafe® clutch with multiple steel discs in oil bath and flanged directly to the engine, patented and exclusive to the BCS Group, guarantees a series of concrete advantages for the operator, in addition to their compliance with safety regulations. indicated by regulation EN 709 / A4.
- The machine and tool immediately shuts down if the handle is let go off, however; the motor remains in motion.
- Double action desmodromic system to prevent accidental resumption of work.
- Hydraulic clutch without any maintenance.
- Virtually unlimited duration even when used with reciprocating equipment or with high inertia.
- The machine does not overheat even when used for extended periods of time.
- Temperature does not impact the performance of the machine.
- Smooth and gradual actuation of the clutch lever, as well as the minimum force required to hold the safety lever depressed.
- Elimination of the prerequisites for starting the engine.
- Extended to 5 years on the entire PowerSafe® clutch assembly.


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today I thought I would share with you about the Potpourri ruffled pillow cover I made….
I used my Cricut machine to cut some 2 inch in diameter circles….
here are all my cute little circles…
I used my pattern to assemble my pillow cover….
when I designed this project….I was envisioning the school art projects I remembering doing with small pieces of tissue paper on the end of my pencil…this is just such a fun way to add texture…
Oh this is such a fun pillow. I just love the 3 dimensional aspect. Thank you for sharing today.
Really clever I had to take a double take on how it was done. Really pretty and so fun.

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Alan Armstrong is an Airline Transport Pilot rated aviation lawyer who practices in Atlanta, Georgia. He appears in the Martindale-Hubble Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and is recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer and in the Atlanta Magazine 2020 Edition of the Top Lawyers in Georgia. He frequently appears on both local and national television as a commentator on aviation accidents and disasters. For example, on the date President Trump grounded the Boeing 737Max fleet, he was summoned to appear on CNN. He flies on the air show circuit as an air show demonstration pilot and has written over 100 articles on aviation law published in peer review and aviation periodical publications.
Over thirty-five years of mechanical engineering experience specializing in static and fatigue stress analysis of primary and secondary airframe structure and electro-mechanical components including static, shock, vibration and thermal studies. A Catia v5, 3DX and Femap power user with strong finite element modeling skills including coupled solutions, non-linearity studies and modal analyses. Experienced in coordinating a variety of complex test programs including development, qualification and certification testing. Meticulous formal stress report writing skills in accordance with FAR Part 23, 25 and 29 Airworthiness Standards with emphasis on correlation of FEM, test and classical solutions from Bruhn, Roark, Flabel, Peery and Niu. Known for devising innovative and efficient communication methods based on individual case requirements, consolidating data, streamlining analyses and effectively defending an engineering standpoint.
Captain Robert “Hoot” Gibson graduated with an Associate Degree in Engineering Science from Suffolk County Community College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. He entered the United States Navy and served as a Fighter Pilot in F-4 “Phantom” and F-14 “Tomcat” Aircraft and flew combat missions in
In 18 years as an Astronaut he flew 5 Space Flights, 4 of them as the Mission Commander, aboard the Space Shuttles “Challenger”, Columbia”, “Atlantis”, and “Endeavour”. His final Space Flight was the first mission to rendezvous and dock with the Russian Space Station “Mir” in 1995.
In his career with NASA, he held the positions of Deputy Chief of NASA Aircraft Operations, as the Deputy Director of Flight Crew Operations, and as the Chief Astronaut.
In a flying career covering over 60 years, he has accumulated more than 14,000 hours of flight time in more than 160 types of military and civilian aircraft.
He has received numerous honors, awards and decorations including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross and has established 6 Aviation World Records and 3 Space World Records. Captain Gibson was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2003, the Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame in 2011, the Spacecamp Hall of Fame in 2012, The Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame in 2015, and was enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2013.
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Randall H. Davis maintains a private practice of law including work in the areas of aviation law, regulatory compliance/defense, and litigation. He is also Sr. Vice President and General Counsel of Phoenix Air Group, Inc., a world-wide provider of specialized jet aircraft services to government and industry.
Mr. Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Amherst College and a J.D. degree from the Emory University School of Law. Prior to joining Phoenix Air, he was a partner with the law firm of Neely & Player in Atlanta, having practiced there for more than ten years. In that practice, he represented various manufacturers, insurance companies, and businesses, including United States Aviation Underwriters, Associated Aviation Underwriters (now Global Aerospace), Southeastern Aviation Underwriters, Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, and Piper Aircraft Corporation. Some of his more recent clients have included AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines, AIG Aviation, Inc., Chippewa Aerospace, Inc., Collier Family Enterprises (Naples, FL), Nick Price Group, Inc., Troup County Airport Authority, and Prestige Helicopters, Inc. His practice also included a concentration in the defense of FAA enforcement actions and transactions involving aircraft regulatory issues.
Mr. Davis has authored numerous articles for publications on aviation law and has provided legal commentary on national television. He has also acted as an adjunct professor and consultant in aviation law at DeKalb Community College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Mr. Davis is an active pilot and holds FAA Airline Transport Pilot and Flight Instructor Certificates, as well as a helicopter rating. He also holds type ratings for the Learjet, Citation, and Gulfstream 159/1159 (GI, II, III and IV) aircraft and is a qualified international captain in those aircraft. He has accumulated more than 17,000 hours of total pilot flight time. He made his first transoceanic flight while a sophomore in college when he delivered a small twin-engine aircraft from Boston to London.
Mr. Davis is admitted to the Bar in the States of Georgia, Florida, and New York. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association, the Lawyer's Club of Atlanta, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and the International Aviation Transportation Safety Bar Association. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia.
Edward “Mickey” Bresee, Jr. joined Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins in 1991 and has been an equity partner since 1998. His practice focuses on aviation litigation and involves defending airports, airlines, manufacturers, repair stations, pilots, owner/operators, fixed base operators, Part 135 commercial operators, and insurers in tort litigation. He also handles subrogation litigation and general products liability litigation.
Prior to joining the firm, he served three years as an Assistant District Attorney where he gained extensive courtroom experience trying felony criminal cases. Mr. Bresee has tried more than 40 jury trials in various state and federal courts. He has been voted one of Georgia’s Super Lawyers every year since 2016.
Mr. Bresee has lectured throughout the country on topics including aviation litigation, insurance subrogation, and insurance coverage. He has been a featured speaker at the SMU Air Law Symposium and the Aviation Insurance Association and has taught trial techniques at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy at Emory University. Mr. Bresee has also lectured at seminars sponsored by the Aviation Section of the Georgia Bar Association and the National Association of Subrogation Professionals.
Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia
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B.A. – 1984
Kim Jackson is a partner with Bovis, Kyle, Burch, & Medlin, LLC. His practice primarily focuses on defending attorneys and other professionals in malpractice claims and handling all forms of insurance coverage and bad faith disputes, though he has experience in all types of litigation. As part of his professional liability practice, Kim advices other attorneys and clients on the prosecution and defense of attorney fee claims involving allegations of abusive litigation, defends bar grievances, and testifies as an expert witness in matters involving legal malpractice and ethics questions. Kim successfully defended the constitutionality of O.C.G.A. 9-11-9.1, Georgia’s Affidavit of Merit statute, which resulted in an opinion by the Georgia Supreme Court, and the denial of cert by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kim is a member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, where is serves as the Chair of the Insurance Coverage Section and Vice-Chair of the Extra-Contractual Section. Kim is admitted to practice law in three states: Georgia, Kentucky, and Texas. Kim earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky in 1994, Order of Coif, and received his Bachelor of Arts from Wabash College, in economics & mathematics, magna cum laude, in 1991.
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Vintage Toilet Roll & Holder @ £10.95 SOLD
It is these little important accessories that finish our little dolls houses off properly, don’t you think? Every home that has a toilet should have one of these. These do not actually come along very often.
This is a vintage paper toilet roll fixed onto a wooden and wire holder. The wooden back is shaped at each corner and has a single fixing hole at the top end. This is not quite the right shape to be a Pit-a-Pat piece, but is not far off. Nice item, in a good played with condition. It measures 1 1/4″ high x 1 1/8″ wide so quite chunky in scale.
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The decisions of the Sports Judge Gerardo Mastrandrea regarding the matches of the last round played in the Serie A championship: Mourinho And Sarri were disqualified for one day, Of Maria instead he will miss two days. The Argentine footballer of the Juve was disqualified for two rounds “for having, at the 41st of the first half, in reaction to a foul suffered during game action, hit a player from the opposing team with an elbow in the chestwithout harmful consequences “.
Mourinho and Sarri, one day of disqualification
As reported by the press release from the League, Mourinho was disqualified for one day “for being, on the 11th of the second half, illegally entered the pitch by inveighing against a player of the opposing team, an infringement detected by the Fourth Official”. A round of disqualification also for Sarri: the coach of the Lazio he had already been warned and has reached his fifth sanction.
Milan fine for choirs against the Neapolitans
Fine of 15 thousand euros per Milan “to have his supporters, before the start of the match, chanting an insulting chorus of territorial origin towards the supporters of the opposing team”. We read in the press release issued by the Lega di A regarding the Milan-Napoli match on Sunday evening. The Rossoneri club was also sanctioned for throwing a half-full plastic bottle on the pitch at 10 ‘of the second half and a lighter and a coin in the playing enclosure.
Serie A, the other decisions of the Sports Judge
Always in relation to the matches of the seventh round, the Inter Marcelo Brozovic was stopped for a day. The Croatian, who was in warning, had taken a ‘yellow’ against Udinese. Fines for Cremonese (3,000 euros), Inter (2,000) and Udinese (2,000). Finally, a day of disqualification for a member of the Fiorentina medical staff, Filippo Nannelli “to have, on the 31st of the second half, getting up from the additional bench, vehemently contested an arbitration decision; infringement signaled by the Fourth Official”.
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As promised in the print edition, here’s an expanded interview with Washington Post reporter Barton Gellman, author of Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency. Gellman talks about Cheney’s impact on the administration, his environmental record and more. Gellman also tells us whether he ever feared that someone would put polonium-210 into his lunch.
Gellman will speak in Tucson on Monday, April 13; details here.
Have you heard from the former vice president since Angler came out?
No, not directly. I know he read it, because I got a photo of him reading it on Air Force 2, which is a great souvenir. He talked about it in a closed-door speech to a group of young corporate leaders. He recommended it. It suggests he doesn’t really mind criticism and he has a voracious appetite for intelligence and information. If there’s a book about you, you’re bound to learn something because you don’t know what’s happening other places that lead up to where you get into the picture. He would have learned stuff from it and he enjoyed that.
How did Dick Cheney change the vice-presidency?
He fundamentally transformed it. There had been a gradual trend from about the second term of FDR and certainly beginning with Carter and Mondale, in which vice-presidencies became more important in executive roles, or at least they have more access. Mondale was the first one to have a West Wing office.
But Cheney made it into basically the job of deputy president and super chief of staff. That had never happened before. I think you can’t understand the last eight years without understanding what he did. I would say he was the most powerful person who has ever served in government who was not himself the president.
In the process, he also seems to have expanded the power of the executive branch in general.
Certainly, that was his aim. He has very strong and somewhat extreme views about the supremacy of the executive branch in our constitutional order. He usually starts with a proposition that is pretty widely accepted—such, as for example, the president is commander in chief and you can’t second-guess all his decisions on the battlefield, and he takes that past all the usual boundaries, to say that no other branch of government has say at all in the way that he uses those powers. Likewise, his law-enforcement powers.
He was able to get George Bush to go along with a lot of those ideas. In the process, he makes some very strong claims for executive authority. Now, there was backlash and pushback by the second term. Both Congress and the Supreme Court asserted themselves and bent back the executive branch. But I would say that often without people much knowing it, Cheney managed to win, practically thinking, most of the battles.
He appeared to put quite a premium on secrecy. How did you ever manage to learn this much about what he was doing?
I had the luxury of time, for one thing. I spent more than two years on the book, if you include the time spent writing the newspaper series. I did it like any reporter. I went around to everyone who might know something, and talked to them, and then went around again, and pulled on threads as I discovered them, and of course there are people who used to work there and left. There are documents that become available. Cheney himself would not talk about it, or would not let his people talk about most of the questions that are the most interesting, like his legal views or his national security views. But he was willing to let his former staffers talk about things like the economy and the environment. So I got some modest degree of help from his office.
What was Cheney’s role in developing the legal framework that allowed the enhanced interrogation techniques used on detainees?
Cheney played the dominant role. Cheney and his chief of staff and his lawyer—respectively, Scooter Libby and David Addington—were the primary drivers of the idea that in order to break the will of enemy captives quickly, you had to get rid of all restraints against cruelty in interrogation. Now, they would argue that they did not cross the line into torture. But they also were instrumental in creating a legal definition of torture that was so narrow that was actually almost impossible to commit it. The more important thing to them was that in the Geneva Convention, there is a ban on cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of prisoners. And that also was written into U.S. law. And they set about removing that obstacle.
Aside from his work on foreign policy, the former vice president didn’t seem to be much of a friend of the environment, either.
There were a lot of things that happened in the 1970s, either in reaction to abuses of presidential power or the growth an environmental movement that he deeply disagreed with, that he felt went too far. He didn’t like congressional efforts to restrain presidential power after Nixon and Watergate and Viet Nam and he didn’t like the growth of this very large body of environmental laws which protected air and water quality and public land and so forth. He would never say that he was against clean air or clean water. What he thought was those things had gone way too far, that environmentalists were just another special-interest group, and that it was impossible for the national economy to thrive and produce enough energy domesticially unless you broke down those barriers as well. He’s sort of a genius at bureaucratic operations, so he could always find the pivot points in the bureaucracy that let his shift course.
For example, when endangered species got in the way of what he wanted to do and he found out there was no way around the law, he realized that you could get what you wanted if you challenged the science. If the law depended on the scientific conclusion that endangered species would be harmed, you could undermine that conclusion and then the law didn’t apply.
Cheney also clashed with Christie Todd Whitman, who was the Bush administration’s EPA chief.
There was an obscure-sounding but very important rule that had to do with power plants. If you’re building a new power plant, you have to install all this clean-air technology—scrubbers and sensors that reduce the emissions. Old power plants were exempt because they were grandfathered. Cheney wanted to change a rule so that if you’re an old power plant and you upgrade yourself, then the law says you have to put in all this cleaning equipment. Cheney drove through an exception that said if you could basically remodel your plant, up to 20 percent of it a year, without triggering that requirement. So over a period of five years, you could build a whole new plant. That’s what Whitman resigned about.
He really seemed to take advantage of that interpretation that he was neither part of the executive nor the legislative branch. If he’s not either of those, where does that put him?
That’s another one of those places where Cheney starts with something valid and takes it past the point of no return. The fact is, the vice presidency is mentioned in both Article 1 and Article 2 of the Constitution and he’s president of the Senate but not a senator and so on. So over the years, the Justice Department has said that for some purposes, rules that apply to the Senate or the executive branch didn’t apply to the vice-president’s office. He basically took the position that comprehensively, he was bound by neither the rules of the Senate nor the rules of the executive branch. And that gave him quite a bit of freedom, at least as he saw it.
What kind of relationship did Cheney have with Bush at the end of the administration?
Angler describes a sort of trajectory of the Bush administration, in which he creates this enormously powerful office and has enormous influence over a much younger and much less experienced president in the first term and gradually, his power diminishes, for lots of reasons. One of them is that Bush lost some confidence in his judgment.
There was a moment that’s sort of the dramatic center of the book, in which Cheney just about drove Bush off a cliff and just about brought Bush to the point where his whole Justice Department and the head of the FBI were about to resign, which would have been politically devastating, among other things, and almost certainly, according to Bush’s top advisors, would have cost him re-election. Bush realized he would have been a one-term president if he had followed everything that Cheney advised him to do. He still valued Cheney’s expertise and his judgment in many places, but he understood that Cheney was a zealot.
Cheney is as close to an anti-politician as we’ve ever had in high office. A president can’t be an anti-politician. You can’t govern as an anti-politician because you won’t get re-elected and you lose your ability to influence the public. Cheney doesn’t care what Congress or the public thinks. The most important thing is to get the policy right and he thinks he knows that better than other people do. The thing about Angler is, I give him his principles. He is not a bad man or a cartoon caricature. He believes that he is serving the national interest. He had very strong views about that and they were somewhat extreme views.
Cheney has been much more critical of the Obama adminstration than other Bush administration officials. What do you make of that?
The tradition for former presidents and vice presidents has been to retreat quietly from public life and let the new guy have his chance. If you’re going to start to come out and try to influence debate and criticize, you usually wait a long time before you do that. Al Gore waited until George Bush started his second term before starting to say anything and so did Bill Clinton. So did their predecessors. I don’t think George Bush is going along with Cheney. The former president hasn’t said a word about Obama and his people have put out word that he thinks it’s not appropriate—he hasn’t directly criticized Cheney, but it seems implicit. Cheney feels strongly about where the country needs to be going and he is prepared to keep on talking about it.
What you write a book like this, do ever worry that someone is going to put polonium-210 into your lunch?
Cheney’s a tough guy and he tends to be ruthless from a bureaucratic point of view, but he’s not vengeful. I never thought I was going to have my taxes audited or anything like that. Cheney is not a guy who takes things personally. If you get in his way, he’ll try to go around you and if he needs to, he’ll go through you and over you. But he doesn’t try to exact revenge because he doesn’t like what somebody said.
You've been talking about Angler, but I wanted to ask you about how you hopped a ride on the back of motorcycle to get down to lower Manhattan on 9/11 to cover the World Trade Center collapse.
I had been a war correspondent. I’ve been to Iraq. I’ve covered Israel during a lot of suicide bombings. I saw people starving to death in Somalia. But I’ve never experienced horror on a personal level the way I did on that morning. I can’t really explain what it was like to be standing fairly close to the second tower as it collapsed. On TV, it looks awful, but when you’re there, the most dominant sensory impression is the sound—the pressure wave. It was the kind of thing that just physically shook you and reverberated through your chest. I was stunned in a way that I’ve never been before. You’re a reporter and you’re standing there at a big event and somewhere in the back of your mind, you realize, “I’m supposed to be taking notes.” And I looked down at my notebook and I just wrote, “Gone.” And then after standing there for awhile longer, I looked down again and I knew I was supposed to write something else and I underlined it three times. I was wordless for a while.


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Your experienced Specialist Orthodontist in Adelaide
Thank you for choosing Transform Orthodontic Care! Orthodontic treatment is transformative but also a life-changing treatment that requires a strong relationship between patient and orthodontist. Let’s run through what you need to know about your orthodontic treatment.
I’ve been a Specialist Orthodontist in Adelaide for over 20 years. During that time, I’ve treated over 10,000 patients – that’s a lot of transformed smiles! But the success of any treatment largely depends on the understanding and cooperation of the patient. My team and I are here to guide all of our patients on their journey to a transformed smile.
We encourage all our patients to ask as many questions as they like, so they know what is expected and to help them make informed choices. Together we can achieve the smile you’ve always dreamt of!
My team and I work together to achieve the best smile for each and every patient. Treatment is delivered by myself and our professional and caring team of qualified Clinicians who have degree or advanced diploma qualifications in Oral Health.
Our patients also get to know our Clinical Assistants, Treatment Coordinators and Administrative staff who all work as a team to deliver the care we pride ourselves on. Our patients get to know the entire team over the course of their treatment.
Braces and Clear Aligners
Whether you are having braces or clear aligner treatment, both treatment types are a really effective method of straightening your teeth and if needed, aligning your bite.
We have put together some videos to show you what a typical aligner appointment looks like, and what’s involved when you get your braces put on for the first time.
- A typical clear aligner check up appointment. In the video we check to see how Maria’s Invisalign treatment is going and showing her how to take her scans in the Dental Monitoring app.
- A typical “bands on” appointment is when you get your braces on for the first time. It usually takes about one hour.
- We show you how to clean your aligners and retainers – it’s super easy!
Orthodontics plays an important role in improving your oral health and creating a beautiful, healthy smile. Some of the many benefits may include:
- Increasing confidence and self-esteem
- Aligning the jaw correctly for optimal chewing function
- Less abnormal wear on teeth and gums
- Perfectly aligned teeth that are easier to clean
- Improved oral health
- Decreased chance of tooth decay
- Less likelihood of developing gum and bone disease
All forms of medical and dental treatment, including orthodontics, have some risks and limitations. Thankfully, any risks and complications during your orthodontic treatment are rare. And when they do occur, they are usually minor and easily fixed.
However, if you experience an emergency – like an injury to your mouth or teeth – please see your family dentist as soon as possible. It’s best to contact your family dentist first as we may not have the necessary materials needed to treat a tooth injury such as teeth that are displaced, fractured or have been knocked out. Don’t forget to let us know about your injury once you’ve seen your dentist.
If you’re unable to reach your family dentist or an alternative emergency facility, contact us and we will try to assist you in locating someone to help you.
If the orthodontic appliances are dislodged or displaced, we will need to replace or adjust them as soon as possible.
My team and I are committed to doing everything possible to get the best results for every patient. That’s why we come to work every day! We try our best to make sure our patients are happy with the results but we can’t always guarantee that everyone will be happy. Sometimes not all complications or consequences can be anticipated. Cooperation throughout treatment is really the best guarantee of achieving the best results.
The success of each individual treatment depends on a few key things:
- Keeping and attending appointments
- Maintaining good oral hygiene
- Avoiding damage or breakages to orthodontic appliances
- Wearing elastics as prescribed
- Following orthodontic instructions carefully
Unfortunately, failure to do these things may mean we need to change your treatment, or suspend it all together which we always try and avoid of course.
Myself and my Treatment Coordinator will discuss the expected orthodontic treatment time with you during your first consultation. It will also be noted on your treatment plan.
The time it takes to complete treatment and the quality of the end result can be impacted by several things, such as:
- Poor cooperation in wearing your appliance. For example, not wearing your aligners for 22 hours per day.
- Not wearing the prescribed elastics
- Poor oral hygiene
- Broken appliances
- Not scanning into Dental Monitoring
- Missing appointments
By following your treatment plan and working in partnership with my team and I, we can achieve amazing results in the shortest time possible!
Good oral hygiene is so important to the end result of your orthodontic treatment. When you start treatment with us we run you through how to take care of your oral hygiene whether you have fixed braces or removeable clear aligners.
Gum disease and permanent markings on the teeth – otherwise known as decalcification – can occur if your diet is high in sugar or if you don’t clean your teeth properly.
Food is easily trapped in braces and clear aligners. If this food isn’t removed, then plaque forms. Plaque is the beginning of serious tooth decay and gum disease. Clean your teeth after every meal and snack using a soft toothbrush. It’s also important to floss in between teeth to remove any hidden plaque.
It’s easy to clean your Invisalign or Spark clear aligners. Simply remove them from your teeth and brush with water and your toothbrush. You can learn how to clean your braces here.
Visit your dentist every six months for regular dental examinations to ensure optimal oral hygiene. Take our ‘Dentist check up’ card with you, ask your dentist to sign and we’ll reward you with a movie voucher!
Follow a well-balanced diet for a healthy orthodontic result. Try to reduce your intake of sugar, such as lollies, soft drinks and cakes. I recommend limiting hard and crunchy foods like apples, carrots, or crunchy bread. You should completely avoid:
- Crunchy snacks such as popcorn and chips
- Chewing on ice
- Foods that are sticky – chewing gum or lollies, for example.
- Anything hard like nuts or hard lollies
- Foods that require biting into, like corn on the cob.
Be careful to not damage your braces by biting with your front teeth or into hard foods, as this will make your treatment time longer. Foods like applies and carrots can be cut into bite sized pieces.
Clear aligner patients can simply take their aligners out for each meal. Once the meal is finished and teeth are brushed the clear aligners can be reinserted. That way, they can ensure that their aligners are worn for 22 hours per day.
Did you know that your teeth have a memory? It’s true! Your teeth may try to move back into their original position after your orthodontic treatment (annoying, I know). This is why wearing your retainer after your braces or clear aligner treatment is so important.
Throughout your life, your bite can change from various causes, such as:
- Eruption of wisdom teeth
- Growth or maturational changes
- Mouth breathing
- Playing musical instruments
- Other oral habits.
In most cases, the retention phase of your treatment will guard your smile against relapse. You may need to wear removable and/or fixed retention appliances, such as retainers and a fixed bonded lingual wire.
The good news is if you maintain your retention, there is very little chance that your teeth will move back to their original position. That means you can have a beautiful, healthy smile for life!
Finishing orthodontic treatment is a huge milestone! However, your orthodontic treatment isn’t complete just yet. The retention phase is a super important part of your orthodontic treatment.
As the teeth are part of the body system, which is a biological system, there can be a natural tendency for teeth to move once braces are removed. This is termed “orthodontic relapse”. You might be aware of people who have had braces and later complain that, after removal of the braces, their teeth have “moved back”. This situation is avoidable if a proper retention phase is planned and maintained.
Retention is critical to ensure that your teeth will look as good in years to come, as they do on the day your braces (or clear aligners) are removed. This makes the retention phase of orthodontic treatment that immediately follows removal of braces or clear aligner treatment really important.
A retention program is individually tailored for each patient and involves a fixed bonded lingual wire and removable retainers. These retention appliances are designed simply to hold the teeth in place once braces are removed and are generally not visible, and very simple to wear and maintain. We talk to all new patients about retention at their first initial consultation.
Not all of my patients need to wear elastics but for those that do, they play an important role in their orthodontic treatment. Elastics provide the force needed to move the teeth and the jaw into the ideal setting. The more my patients wear their elastics the quicker the movement can be achieved and the sooner they finish this phase of their orthodontic journey. That’s good news!
We do our best to book your appointments at a time that suits you. Please remember to be on time for your appointments, as arriving late may mean we need to rebook your appointment.
Missed appointments may result in a longer treatment time, so it’s important to keep your booking if possible. Otherwise, you can contact us on 133 TOC to reschedule your time.
You won’t be required to come into the clinic all the time. Thanks to Dental Monitoring, I can monitor your treatment more frequently. That way, I can identify any issues immediately instead of waiting to see you at your next routine appointment.
Dental Monitoring (DM) is an app you can download onto your smartphone, allowing you to take weekly or monthly scans of your teeth so that I can track the progress of your aligner or braces treatment remotely.
Thanks to your weekly scans via the DM app, you will only need to come into the clinic every 12 weeks – or more if I’ve identified an issue via your scans.
This means you won’t have to schedule time off work or school or take time out of your busy day as often.
Rest assured that fewer in-clinic appointments do not compromise your orthodontic treatment. DM enables me to monitor your teeth more closely than ever before – I’m able to pick up any issues straight away, rather than just at your regular appointments.
It’s important to be aware that not scanning regularly into Dental Monitoring means it might take you longer to finish your treatment so we recommend all patients try and make the time to scan into DM as much as possible (which will be weekly or fortnightly).
What else do you need to know about your orthodontic treatment?
What else do you need to know about your orthodontic treatment? I like my patients to be fully informed about their treatment so they can make well informed decisions about their orthodontic journey that best suit them. The following areas of orthodontics don’t necessarily apply to all patients, but they are important in case they affect you.
Orthodontic tooth movement may affect the health of the bone and gums, which support the teeth, if a condition already exists and in some rare cases where a condition doesn’t appear to exist. In general, orthodontic treatment lessens the possibility of tooth loss or gum infection due to malalignment of the teeth or jaws. Inflammation of the gums and loss of supporting bone can occur if bacterial plaque isn’t removed daily with good oral hygiene.
We take x-rays before treatment which helps me to work out the best treatment options for the patient. It also helps me work out the patient’s overall dental health and suitability of supporting bone and gums for treatment.
There are some cases where baby teeth or permanent teeth need to be removed. We pride ourselves on being a non-extraction practice wherever possible. In some more complex cases however it is necessary to consider removal of teeth to ensure the very best outcome is achieved. This is carefully decided on an individual basis and only indicated if no other alternative is available.
If you require extraction, it’s important to know there are additional risks associated with the removal of teeth which you should discuss with your family dentist or oral surgeon.
Some patients require orthognathic (dentofacial) surgery. If orthognathic surgery is recommended, we will help you make a well informed treatment decision including going through the risks and provide you with a referral to an oral or maxillofacial surgeon.
The X-rays we take before orthodontic treatment help to determine existing shortened root lengths. If this is the case, it may be recommended that treatment not go ahead or close monitoring of root lengths during treatment to ensure the situation doesn’t worsen.
Jaw Joints (TMJ)
Some patients suffer pain or dysfunction in the jaw joints, presenting as joint pain, headaches or ear problems. Stress is the major contributing factor (not the orthodontic treatment as such). Please let us know if you experience any of these symptoms.
If you have any history of previous accidents or trauma to the teeth or face, please let us know. This is really important so we can establish damaged tooth or root structure before we start treatment to ensure we reduce the chance of loosing tooth vitality and discolouration of the tooth.
Once you have braces fitted or start using clear aligners it can take a little bit of time for your mouth to adjust to the change. It varies for each patient, but any tenderness or discomfort usually goes away after a few days. Eating soft foods can help tenderness. Paracetamol can also help.
Sometimes the gums, cheeks or lips may be scratched or irritated by loose or broken appliances, or by blows to the mouth. It’s very rare but loose orthodontic components may be accidently swallowed or aspirated. Please let us know if you notice any unusual symptoms or broken or loose appliances.
Insufficient, excessive or asymmetrical growth of the jaws may limit our ability to achieve the desired results. In some cases jaw surgery is required to get the best possible result. Growth can occur during or after orthodontic treatment, both with different consequences to the patient.
Temporary Anchorage Devices
Some treatment includes the use of a temporary anchorage device which come with specific risks. If you need this as part of your treatment we will outline the risks and provide you with a separate consent form.
Impacted, Ankylosed, Unerupted Teeth
Teeth can become impacted (trapped below the bone or gums), ankylosed (fused to the bone) or just fail to erupt and often, for no apparent reason and can’t be anticipated. How we deal with these conditions depends on the circumstance and the tooth. Possibilities are extraction, surgical exposure or transplantation or prosthetic replacement.
Occlusal Adjustment and Interproximal Reduction (IPR)
At the end of treatment there if there are minimal imperfections in the bite of the teeth we may need to polish them to fine tune the occlusion (known as occlusal equilibration). We may also need to remove a small amount of enamel from between the teeth. This is known as Interproximal Reduction (IPR) which allows space to align the teeth. Doing this means we can avoid the need for extractions.
Restorative dental treatment such as cosmetic bonding, crown, bridge or implant restorative work or periodontal therapy might be indicated where we can’t get an ideal result because of the wide variation in size and shape of the teeth or because of missing teeth.
Wisdom Teeth (Third Molars)
As wisdom teeth develop, your teeth might change alignment. Your dentist as well as myself (or your orthodontist) should monitor them to determine when, and/or if, they need to be removed.
Please let us know if you have any existing allergies. Some patients can be allergic to some of the component materials of their orthodontic appliances. If this is the case, we may need to change your treatment plan or discontinue the treatment prior to completion.
Use of Tobacco Products
Smoking or chewing tobacco increases the risk of gum disease and interferes with healing after oral surgery. Tobacco users are also more prone to oral cancer, gum recession and delayed tooth movement during orthodontic treatment. If you use / smoke tobacco, please carefully consider the possibility of a compromised treatment result.
Please let us know of any changes to your medical health as general medical problems can affect orthodontic treatment.
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10 złotyCharacteristics of the 10 złoty banknote
Characteristics of the 10 złoty banknote
Description of modernised 10 złoty banknote
The 10 złoty banknote features a portrait of Prince Mieszko I. On the left-hand side of the portrait there are two rosettes inspired by the pattern found on the floor of Gniezno Cathedral, whereas on the right-hand side there is a floral motif found on Romanesque liturgical vessels.
On the reverse side there is a denarius – a silver coin depicting the image of the dome of a chapel or a crown with a cross. On both sides of the denarius there are stylized Romanesque columns from the Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec.
Characteristic elements of the modernised banknote:
- banknote size: 120 x 60 mm,
- Watermark showing value numeral may be seen against the light in the field free from print (1),
- Turquoise-coloured iridescent strip (3),
- In an oval – a crown, the complete image of which can be seen when the banknote is held against the light (4),
- Face value, portrait of the sovereign, emblem of the Republic of Poland and the signatures of the NBP Governor and the NBP General Treasurer are in raised print, which is easy to feel, also for the visually impaired.
When you examine the banknote against the light the watermark depicting the sovereign and the value numeral “10” can be seen.
The watermark field is free from print.
When you hold a banknote against the light, a dark vertical line with the value numeral “10” and the currency abbreviation “ZŁ” is visible. Both features are legible in a mirror as well. The typeface of the microlettering has been modified. The security thread has been incorporated in the paper substrate.
On the reverse side of the banknote there is a turquoise-coloured strip with the value numeral “10” and “ZŁ” symbol. The strip becomes visible depending on the angle at which the banknote is viewed.
See-through register (recto-verso)
When the banknote is held against the light, the elements of the graphic design printed on each side combine perfectly to form a complete image – a crown in an oval.
A light or dark value numeral “10” appears in a single latent image when tilting the banknote– depending on the angle that the note is held at.
Tiny inscriptions made with high precision in offset or intaglio printing techniques. The smallest inscription on the banknote should be sharp and readable when magnified.
Banknote under UV-light
A square with the value numeral “10” and symbol “ZŁ”, the banknote serial number and other selected elements appear under UV light.
Description of 10 złoty banknote (previous issuance)
Format: 120 × 60 mm
portrait of Prince Mieszko I
- security thread
on left-hand side of note, with repeated inscription comprising denomination, “10 ZŁ”, and its mirror image
front: repeated vertical inscription, “RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA”, to right of watermark; repeated letters “RP” within separate field in background of number “10” on top right-hand side, with repeated inscription, “RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA”, above field
back: repeated inscription, “NARODOWY BANK POLSKI”, above and below depiction of denar, in semicircles separated by lines, and repeated inscription, “RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA”, above lower field giving note’s denomination in numbers and words
- fluorescence under UV light
front: square with inscription, “10 ZŁ”, in top left-hand corner and metallised ink in Romanesque rosettes (all willow green); serial number in orange in bottom right-hand corner
back: fragments of graphic design in willow green on left-hand side of note
- see-through register (recto-verso)
a crown in an oval next to the value numeral printed on both sides of the banknote as a combined image obtained when the banknotes are held against the light
- latent image (angle effect)
on the front side, at the bottom and on the right, depending on the angle that the note is held at, a light or dark value numeral “10” appears in a single latent image
- metallised ink
grey, in rosettes, on front of note
two upper-case letters and seven digits printed horizontally on front of note, in black on lower left-hand side and in red on lower right-hand side
Predominant colours: dark brown, green
Portrait of Prince Mieszko I in centre area, with inscription, “MIESZKO I”, in decorative medallion. Left of portrait – at top, inscription, “NARODOWY BANK POLSKI”; below that – depiction of eagle, emblem of Polish Republic; below that – inscription, “WARSZAWA 25 MARCA 1994 r.”; below that – inscription, “PREZES”, and signature; below that – inscription, “GŁÓWNY SKARBNIK”, and signature. In background of inscriptions and emblem – two stylised Romanesque rosettes. On left-hand side of note, in area of watermark – composition of guilloche lines. In top left-hand corner, arranged vertically – number “10”, with line underneath and inscription below, “DZIESIĘĆ ZŁOTYCH”. In bottom left-hand corner – marking for the visually impaired, consisting of square with raised edges. Right-hand side of note contains two separate fields, upper and lower. Upper field bears number “10”, with drawing of crown in oval below and four “10”s around crown, and decorative floral ornamentation underneath. Numerical denomination of note in top left-hand corner, line below that, marking for the visually impaired and lower right-hand field are all filled with white ornamentation. Background of front of note consists of guilloche mesh with intersecting lines of light green, blue, grey-blue and yellow.
Depiction of denar, silver coin from reign of Mieszko I, in centre area. On both sides of denar – fragments of Romanesque columns. At top – inscription, “NARODOWY BANK POLSKI”. Below denar – rectangular field of ornamentation bearing number “10” to left and inscription, “DZIESIĘĆ ZŁOTYCH”, to right. To left of denar, against background of guilloche ribbon – crown in oval, with four “10”s around crown. To right of denar – legend, “BANKNOTY EMITOWANE PRZEZ NARODOWY BANK POLSKI SĄ PRAWNYM ŚRODKIEM PŁATNICZYM W POLSCE”. Below drawing of crown and in background of legend – composition of guilloche lines making up repeated number “10”. On right-hand side of note, at top, against background of guilloche ribbon – number “10” filled with white ornamentation. In bottom right-hand corner – initials “NBP”. In area of watermark – composition of guilloche lines.


Although Italy is comparable to Japan in terms of size, with a land area of approximately 300,000 km², it is approximately half of Japan in population. Even so, its population of approximately 60 million ranks fourth in the European Union after Germany, France and United Kingdom. It is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. The fact that Italy has historically maintained close relationships with the Mediterranean countries due to its geographical location has shaped its regional characteristics and history. In northern Italy, while the so-called industrial triangle formed by Milan, Turin and Genova is the center of economy, Rome and Florence are the centers of tourism and politics. Agriculture remains the main industry in southern Italy, prompting calls for the modern development of the area.
TableItaly fast facts
|Republic of Italy
|About 301,000 km²
(about four-fifths of that of Japan)
|60.7 million (2016)
|Percentage of urban population
|USD 18,158 billion (2015: IMF)
|GDP per capita (nominal)
|USD 29,867 (2015: IMF)
|Percentage of employment by industry
services: 67.8% (2011)
|Economic growth rate (real)
|0.6% (2011), ▲2.8% (2012), ▲1.7% (2013)
▲0.4% (2014), ▲0.8% (2015) (IMF)
(Information Updated: March 2017)
FigureMap of Italy
The local governments of Italy are three tiered, comprising regions (regione: 15 regular regions and 5 special regions totaling 20 regions), provinces (provincia: 110), and municipalities (commune: 8,101). Although approximately half of Japan in population, Italy has a large number of autonomous provinces and municipalities. In other words, it can be said that the country has a long and stable history of autonomous bodies.
The authorities of the central government were partially transferred to the regions, which were established one by one after 1970. Further, the relationships among various local bodies were revised by the constitutional amendment of 2001, as a result of which Metropolitan Area (Citta' metropolitana) was added as a new form administrative division. Spatial planning is essentially led by the regions, with the central government providing financial support and providing advices, including coordination. The urban policies of Italy are characterized by local level planning led by the regions. Local plans developed by the regions, the primary objectives of which are local development and the preservation of local resources, have secured the highest standing among statutory urban plans, whiles making adjustments for coordination with the statutory basic urban plans of the local autonomous bodies.
|Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation:
Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti
|Ministero dei Beni e delle attività Culturali e dei turismo
|Local economic development
|Ministry of Economic Development:
Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico
|Regional local policy
Local issues in Italy have been resolved in accordance with the Urban Planning Law legislated in 1942. The urban master plans devised pursuant to the Urban Planning Law have been already been adopted by municipalities nationwide, which have recently been entering a period for review. Following the establishment of regions beginning in 1972, the authority to approve urban plans have been transferred completely to the regions. There are moves in the developed areas for the regioal governmenment to legislate its own regional laws in order to address local growth management and preservation of the environment, which require prompt attention.
The promotion of the spatial and regional development policies of Italy has been focused on the economic aspect of redressing the disparities between southern and northern Italy ever since the unification of Italy in 1861. Beginning with the first long-term economic plan for the 1965-70 period, the development of the economically inferior southern Italy has been incorporated into the plan as a national economic policy.
Italy does not have higher level spatial plans that supercedes regional plans, such as natioinal spatial plan. Plans of a national scale are limited to highway, railroad, and similar plans. In response to the regional policies of the EU, Italy has been implementing a national fund allocation program since the 1990s based on plans transcending national territory and the Structural Fund.
Table:Major Plans Related to Spatial and Regional Arrangement
|Regional Territorial Plan (PTR)
|Regional Territorial Landscape Plan (PTPR)
|Provincial Territorial Coordination Plan (PTCP)
|Province or Metropolitan level
|Metropolitan Area Plan (PRGI)
|Province or Metropolitan level
|Municipal Master Plan (PRG)
The Italy's central government is fulfilling its roles as a coordinator of EU policies and the country's regional policies. Regions also participate in the formulation of the national operating plan necessary for the use of the EU Structural Fund. The operating plan is devised concurrently with the regional spatial plan in alignment therewith. In fact, the regional spatial plans of the Lazio and Lombardia Regions are devised for the purpose of receiving the EU Structural Fund.
Figure:Lazio Region Landscape Plan
Source: Regione Lazio "Piano Territoriale Paesistico Regionale"
The Lazio Region, which has a metropolitan area with a population of about 3 million centered around the capital city of Rome and its population of about 2.54 million, is promoting local-level planning pursuant to the provisions of the its regional laws legislated in 1999. Principal plans by area include the preservation of scenery, improvement of environment, management of rivers and other aquatic bodies, management of mining activities, and improvement of the transportation network. As an environmental preservation measure, a landscape plan was adopted in 2006 in the form of responding to the Galasso Act that was amended in 2004 and was positioned as a higher level plan among the urban plans of the city. A plan is under way to combine the territorial plan with the landscape plan to establish greenbelts in order to prevent the unregulated expansion of Rome.
Although there were eight regions subject to the EU Structural Fund (areas where the per capita GDP was no more than 75% of the average European GDP) in the 1994-1999 period, the number decreased to four (Campania, Puglia, Calabria, and Sicilia Regions) as a result of the expansion of the EU to include eastern Europe.
The purposes of the development of southern Italy are to enhance the competitive power of the south and enhance its production capability. To this end, traffic and transport infrastructures are required.
Of the 12.3 billion euros to be invested pursuant to the 2007-2013 national strategic framework, 85% will be allocated to the development of the south.
* The breakdown of the 12.3 billion euros is as follows: 2.87 billion euros from the EU Structural Fund, 3.11 billion euros from the country, 6.33 billion euros from the Fund for Underdeveloped Areas (FAS).
(Information Updated: March 2013)


Similar to the one that caused flash floods in Kedarnath, says National Remote Sensing Centre under ISRO; Mana village residents asked to shift
A report sent by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) to the Uttarakhand authorities has raised alarm over possible glacial lake outburst and flashfloods in Badrinath. The report says a lake, the dimensions of which are not yet clear, has formed above Badrinath. The lake is akin to the one formed above Kedarnath for a short duration which caused flash floods and brought debris down from the glaciers to the Kedarnath town all the way till village Rambara. If a similar event occurs near Bardrinath, which is situated at the mouth of the Alaknanda river, the village Mana is likely to face heavy damages as it will fall on the route of the water discharge.
In the report—Monitoring of Glacial Lake in Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Basins—which was sent to the Disaster Mitigation and Management Centre (DMCC), Dehradun, NRSC said owing to heavy rainfall from July 5-8, a lake has been formed to the west of Badrinath and Mana village. The agency came to the conclusion after analysing satellite images of three dates—IRS images of May 23 and June 21, and RISAT-1 image of July 7.
In the normal course, Bhagirathi Kharak and Satopanth glaciers feed the Alaknanda river. The new lake, situated a little distance after the two glaciers merge (30°47'1.08"N; 79°/26'14.28"), will feed a huge amount of water into the river in case there is a breach in its boundary.
The site is also marked as the "probable landslide area" by NRSC. It will be a test for the thick wall that is meant to protect the Badrinath shrine from natural events like avalanches and floods.
Officials in the DMMC are confused about taking the report as a warning or mere information. In the absence of clear indication about probability of a boundary breach, they find it tough to take adequate precautionary measures. However, a warning was issued for the region and villagers at Mana have been asked to vacate houses and shift to safer locations.
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I have just returned from walking the El Camino, an 80-mile pilgrimage of seven days from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. Since the ninth century it has been one of the three great pilgrimage sites for Christians, along with Jerusalem and Rome. The route is a UNESCO world heritage site; over 200,000 pilgrims walk it annually. I walked with four friends; it was a once in a lifetime experience. As I write, Pastor Anita Warner of Advent Lutheran Church is walking the El Camino on pilgrimage.
One of the results of my pilgrimage is that I intend to walk more. I want to contaminate less and protect the environment. My resolve is to walk to any place that is less than a mile away.
Being a pilgrim is distinguished from being a tourist. A tourist goes to see, to watch, to learn about places and people. A pilgrim goes for a religious purpose: to get in touch with the sacred, to worship, to do penance, to fulfill a vow, to ask for a blessing, to get in touch with oneself. As one walks the many miles each day there is plenty of time to think and to share with fellow pilgrims.
Pilgrimage is important to all the great religions of the world. For Muslims it’s the Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca; for Christians and Jews—as well as Muslims—it’s Jerusalem.
I have been privileged to go on many pilgrimages including eight times in Jerusalem. I have also been to many specifically Catholic pilgrimage sites: Rome, Italy many times; Guadalupe in Mexico, and other Catholic shrines.
But I have also been blessed with the privilege of going on pilgrimage to the holy sites of other religions. I have been to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, a place of pilgrimage for Sikhs. I have been to the Deer Park in Sarnath, India, where the Buddha was enlightened and to many Hindu holy sites in India, including the Ganges River at Varanasi. I have sensed the sacred in all of them and admired the great devotion and sacrifice of the pilgrims.
So much great literature is about pilgrimage: Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the classic of Protestant spirituality; Paul Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress; the classic of Catholic spirituality, St. Teresa of Avila’s Camino de Perfección; and Jack Kerouac’s On the Road. There is music: Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer, Liszt’s Annes de Pelerinage. Many poems are about pilgrimage, including Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken.
Pilgrimage is a metaphor for life. Our whole life is a pilgrimage, a journey toward the sacred. The great Spanish poets talk about this. I am reminded of Antonio Machado:
Caminante, no hay camino,
se hace camino al andar.
Al andar se hace el camino,
y al volver la vista atrás
se ve la senda que nunca
se ha de volver a pisar.
Wayfarer there is no road
you make the road as you walk.
As you walk you make the road
and when you turn and look back
you see the path
over which you will never again tread.
Father Jose Rubio is the Retired in Residence pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Parish in Gilroy. He is one of the original members of the Interfaith Clergy Alliance of South County. Father Jose can be reached at [email protected].

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GIG: Wednesday through Saturday night at Birdland ($40)
The group known as The Auction Project combines Afro-Latin percussion, post-bop jazz, and traditional Celtic music. Unlikely as it sounds, the result is a winner. The group, which features noted pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill, sax player David Bixler, and accordionist Victor Prieto, has created a very cool new fusion. Here’s their take on the Scottish melody known as “Beare Island Reel.” It's off their upcoming September release, titled Slink.
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports one additional confirmed yellow fever case the week ending December 25 in Delta state.
NCDC is currently responding to reports of yellow fever cases in 13 states – Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Kogi, Osun, Oyo, Plateau and Taraba States.
Since the summer, Nigeria has reported 102 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 17 deaths (CFR: 15.5%). The deaths were reported among confirmed cases across four states [Enugu (9), Delta (6), Bauchi (1), and Ebonyi (1)].
The NCDC is coordinating response activities through the national YF EOC, in collaboration with states
Nigeria has secured ICG approval for YF reactive mass vaccination campaign in 11 LGAs in 2 states [Enugu (9) and Ebonyi (2)].
Preventive mass vaccination campaigns (PMVC) have been concluded in all LGAs in Benue, Oyo, Ondo
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The most common location for a mucocele is by far the lower lip. In the area of the tongue and floor of mouth (FOM), ranulas are unlikely to occur in the posterior tongue. The anterior FOM and ventral tongue are the most common locations for a ranula/mucocele in this area. However, the soft consistency of the swelling suggests this condition. The histology in this case is not supportive of a ranula/mucocele.
Mucoceles and ranulas are clinical terms describing exophytic, fluid-filled, fluctuant nodules, typically of minor salivary gland origin and present mostly on the lower lip and the floor of mouth. Over 90% of these lesions are cyst-like structures, or pseudocysts, and are mucous extravasation phenomena referred to as mucoceles. Some of these lesions are true cystic structures lined by epithelium and filled with mucus and are called mucus retention cysts or salivary duct cysts. These constitute a small percentage of all mucoceles. Ranulas, mucoceles of the floor of mouth, constitute another 5% of these lesions. They are divided into types by location of occurrence: those above the mylohyoid muscle, which make up the majority of cases, and those below the mylohyoid muscle (also known as plunging ranulas or cervical ranulas). Ranulas are of minor or major salivary gland origin and are mostly extravasation in type. The etiology of extravasation mucoceles is usually sharp trauma cutting through the salivary gland duct and releasing the mucous in the extracellular tissue. Histologically, the extravasation-type mucocele consists of a cyst-like structure lined by granulation tissue and filled with mucoid material, foamy macrophages, and at times small clusters of neutrophils. The mucous retention cysts develop as a result of a duct blockage which can be caused by trauma, fibrosis, sialolith, or pressure from an overlying tumor. Extravasation mucoceles most commonly occur on the lower lip and very rarely on upper lip. They may occur anywhere else in the oral cavity, including the buccal mucosa and floor of mouth (Ranula). The latter can be of minor salivary gland or submandibular or sublingual gland duct origin and is more commonly seen in children and adolescents. It presents as a swelling with a bluish color if superficial, while deep mucoceles tend to take the color of the surrounding mucosa. Mucoceles tend to fluctuate in size. They are usually associated with a history of sharp lip or cheek biting, but can also be secondary to surgery in the area. This is especially true with the anterior tongue mucoceles. Surgical excision with the associated minor salivary gland is the preferred treatment for deep mucoceles; superficial mucoceles can self-heal within 2-3 weeks. Superficial mucoceles can also mimic vesiculobullous-type diseases because they look like vesicles, especially when presenting in multiples (an occurrence that is rare, but described in the literature). They can recur if the source of trauma is not eliminated or if they are secondary to surgery. Simple (non-plunging) ranula is best treated by marsupialization into the floor of mouth. Plunging ranula requires complete excision via an extra-oral approach. The technical difficulties associated with the complete removal of this thin-walled lesion result in a relatively high recurrence rate.

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Xiaomi today revealed data on the sensors used in the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones, and the head of the company, Lei Jun, published the first photo taken by the top model’s camera. It is intended to demonstrate night photography, but not only.
The image above was taken with a Xiaomi 12 Pro camera, the image below was taken with the smartphone of “friends” – as Xiaomi calls its competitors’ devices. What kind of competitor’s smartphone was used in this case is not reported, but, for example, Xiaomi 12 sensors the company compared with iPhone 13 sensors.
This photo demonstrates a new night mode with improved AI algorithms – suppressing overly bright areas and, conversely, brighter dark areas. Lei Zun noted that the night shooting of the Xiaomi 12 Pro has been improved in terms of both photos and videos.


- Hyundai Motor’s SEVEN concept received positive reactions from international automotive and tech media following its world premiere at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show
- SEVEN was praised for its clean design, lounge-like innovative interior, and contemporary hygiene-conscious features
- Designed to represent the future of mobility, SEVEN concept is best suited for autonomous driving, redefining how passengers use their time
With its recent premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in mid-November, Hyundai Motor’s SEVEN concept has already generated many positive reviews by international media from the fields of automotive and tech.
SEVEN concept is an “SUEV” (Sport Utility Electric Vehicle) that is based on three building blocks. Its SUEV typology leverages Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), a technological platform dedicated to BEVs. E-GMP allows for models to have a flat floor, so SEVEN’s interior architecture offers a premium lounge-like experience for even more freedom and comfort. On top of this, the concept car is equipped with hygiene-promoting features and materials to keep customers even safer.
Journalists across Europe were able to witness the world unveiling of SEVEN concept in Los Angeles either live or via livestream. The concept car was lauded for its futuristic design, customer-centric interior, and hygienic features.
Press reactions to SEVEN
This is what the international press had to say about SEVEN:
Italy’s ilsole24ore.com mentioned how SEVEN’s “unprecedented style and cutting-edge technology” shows that Hyundai is serious about its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.
Hyundai is (…) firmly out in front of the great race to a zero-emissions future and, even more excitingly, is showing that electrification and homogenisation need not go hand in hand.
Talking about design, French newspaper 20minutes.fr applauded SEVEN’s “sleek, futuristic look” that is prominent in the IONIQ family.
Starting from a non-conformist design like that of IONIQ 5, the Korean designers have imagined a personal and refined style for the big sister previewed by the SEVEN concept.
Italy’s alvolante.it commented that some stylistic elements, such as “the low, flat bonnet; the continuous aerodynamic line of the roof; and the long wheelbase” make for “unusual proportions for an SUV”. However, the Italian automotive magazine said that the Parametric Pixel lights give the front end a “very clean and futuristic” look.
Another Italian publication, ansa.it, said SEVEN’s lounge-like interior atmosphere is possible because, “without the need for the usual driving equipment”, SEVEN can offer seating “different from that of conventional SUVs”.
Germany’s tech medium heise online describes SEVEN’s interior design as “visionary”, noting that it “places particular emphasis on comfort”. It goes on to highlight aspects of the interior:
Here, too, a concept EV has a big advantage, so the floor can be made flat throughout, the furniture can be attached to practically any point and the doors can be opened in opposite directions.
German newspaper Zeit was impressed by SEVEN’s panoramic roof, mentioning how it projected images of a “leafy canopy of a forest” instead of showing the skyscrapers.
Spain’s marca.com emphasised how SEVEN was designed to support human health. SEVEN’s ventilation system produces an airflow “very similar to that used in passenger planes”. Activated when the concept car is both moving or stationary, the system “keeps the airflow to the front and rear passengers separate”.
Auto Bild from Germany highlighted the interior materials that “inhibit the formation and spread of bacteria and viruses”, listing hygienic materials like “marble, copper, bamboo fibres, and treated artificial leather”. The magazine also reported that UV-C light “kills bacteria and viruses” in the unoccupied cockpit and “frees your shoes from germs” in the shoe cupboard.
A strong response from tech media
The media also wrote about SEVEN’s technological advantages. Tech website The Verge had warm words for the SEVEN concept, noting that its interior offers a hint of what Hyundai’s vehicles may look like in the years to come.
With coach-style doors, adjustable seating, and retractable controls, the Hyundai SEVEN is also a vision of what the automaker’s autonomous vehicles may look like in the future.
Another tech publication, Techradar, described SEVEN as “a pixel-packed SUV with an interior that looks like a home”. It predicts that any future production model that Hyundai’s latest concept teases will be “revolutionary”, even if just a few of SEVEN’s interior features are retained.
Finally, TechCrunch praised SEVEN for its hygienic, lounge-like interior, while observing that – unlike many concept cars – it offers a real sense of the possibilities for Hyundai vehicles of the future.
While concept vehicles are often mostly vapourware, the Hyundai SEVEN concept offers an interesting blend of imagined and real that gives the world a glimpse of what the company thinks the future may hold for transportation.
About SEVEN concept
Following the 45 concept in 2019 and the Prophecy concept in 2020, the SEVEN concept is the latest member of the IONIQ family. Every vehicle developed for Hyundai’s line-up brand dedicated to BEVs offers a next generation customer experience that seamlessly integrates the most advanced technologies into everyday life settings. The SEVEN concept is the perfect example of IONIQ, with its space innovation and hygienic features transforming the vehicle as an innovative living space on wheels. In addition, it is also a clear representation of Hyundai’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2045.
Disclaimer: CO2 and emissions data
- Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ Electric in kWh/100 km: 13.8; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
- Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai KONA Electric 39.2 kWh in kWh/100 km: 14.3; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
- Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh in kWh/100 km: 14.7; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
- Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 58 kWh with 2WD in kWh/100 km: 16.7; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
- Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 58 kWh with 4WD in kWh/100 km: 18.1; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
- Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 72.6 kWh (19” alloy rims) with 2WD in kWh/100 km: 16.8; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
- Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 72.6 kWh (20” alloy rims) with 2WD in kWh/100 km: 17.9; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
- Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 72.6 kWh (19” alloy rims) with 4WD in kWh/100 km: 17.7; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)
- Electricity consumption combined for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 72.6 kWh (20” alloy rims) with 4WD in kWh/100 km: 19.0; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 0 (WLTP)


The state Commissioner for Information, Mr Paul Nwosu, has commended members of Anambra Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists for its support in achieving government set goals.
Speaking at Godwin Ezeemo NUJ Press Centre in Awka, during a monthly Congress of the Union for August, Mr Nwosu represented by the Director of Information in the Ministry Mr Tony Nweke, appealed for more, especially in building social harmony in the state.
Also speaking, the Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, Mr Christian Aburime called for the support of journalists in the state in achieving objectives of the present administration.
Mr Aburime, who featured as special guest during the congress said no government can achieve meaningful success without the support of journalists.
He described Governor Soludo as media-friendly, and promised his continued support to activities of the union, adding that the Governor has given approval for stipend to be paid to some members of the union starting soon.
Mr Aburime however noted that though social media has made almost everyone a journalist, there is need for trained practitioners to shun sensationalism, protect their names, while serving the society.
In his remark, the state Chairman of NUJ, Dr Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, said journalists in the state will continue to support and help the Soludo administration to realise the vision of making Anambra a liveable and prosperous homeland.
He appealed for support from government and individuals in making planned overseas training for members a reality, among other outlined programmes, as well as addressing other challenges facing the state chapter of the union.
The NUJ congress, the Information Commissioner, Mr Nwosu, alongside Mr Aburime, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Paul University Awka, Professor Chinyere Okunna, the state Chairman of the NUJ, Dr Odogwu and other members of the union inspected ongoing water project at the NUJ secretariat.


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October has been wonderful this year. We’ve had a lot of sun and blue skies and very little rain. It has also been much warmer overall than you would expect at this time of year. You still see people walking around in short sleeves. Just two days ago, a 165-year old temperature record was broken in Prague where the temperature was measured at 20.6°C (69°F).
Prague parks and nature reserves are especially beautiful now when the fall colors are at their best. We went on a hike to Divoká Šárka yesterday and the scenery around the Džbán reservoir was stunning.
A noticeable drop in temperatures is forecasted starting tomorrow.


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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
I thought I'd share a quick page with you. It's brag book size (4 x 6) and it will be perfect to use with photos of your July 4th celebrations! Just save it to your computer and open it in your photo editing programs. It's a PNG (300 DPI) format so all you have to do is put your pictures behind. I also left a little space for you to write a little something.
Hope you all have a safe and happy celebration!
You can pick it up HERE
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is facing a fresh accusation that he was aware of the deliberate closure of lanes on a busy bridge last September which caused a major traffic jam, NBC News reports.
Mr Christie, who has long been seen as a possible contender for the presidency, insists he first became aware that some of his aides were involved in the closure of the lanes when it was revealed in the press last month.
But a letter from a lawyer representing David Wildstein - the Port Authority official who gave the order - speaks of evidence showing that the governor had "knowledge of the lane closures during the period when the lanes were closed".
In a statement on Friday afternoon, Mr Christie's office repeated his position that "he had absolutely no prior knowledge of the lane closures before they happened".
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David Cameron has apologised for experiencing "brain fade" after he forgot which football team he supports.
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Labour is promising to reverse the Conservative policy of privatisation in the NHS which it claims is creating longer waiting times.


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In order to become more like the success Wall Street considers PayPal to be and less like the slow bureaucracy it is reported to be, newly-instated president David Marcus has decided to cut 325 jobs. The restructuring plan was designed to improve the company’s profit margins and to head off competition.
The cuts will decrease the company’s 13,000 member workforce by 3 percent.
PayPal, the payment transfer service owned by eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), announced on Monday that nine product-development groups would be combined into a single unit. As Marcus told Reuters, the layoffs were necessary because the resulting unit would “have a lot of duplication of roles.”
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“It’s clear that the restructuring is just as much about keeping costs down in the face of a turbulent period ahead as well as retaining the simplicity of design across the various divisions of the company,” he said.
The company’s restructuring efforts are meant to help engineers and designers develop new products and services more quickly so that the company can keep ahead of its rivals including Square, Stripe and Dwolla.
eBay plans to go through with the layoffs despite reporting strong third quarter earnings last week. The results showed that Paypal has more than 117 million active registered accounts, an increase of 14 percent from the year-ago quarter, and that revenue increased by 23 percent year-over-year.
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In this dream, John begins by walking backwards, and then finds himself choosing a very painful procedure. In this sense, walking backwards offers a type of letting go that can connect him to a more universal consciousness. The painful procedure offers a physical, grounded aspect, yet it is also a signifier that what we do not let go of can come back to us in a deranged manner in our dreams. (At the end of this post there are instructions and a link to download this recording to your computer.)
John: Well, you forced me to have to tell my second dream first. Because my second dream corresponds so much to your first dream.
My meditation thing is almost impossible to read again, anyway. In your case you just kind of do it like, there she be, kind of thing. It’s kind of an image that jumps right out.
In my dream, I have to be pondered and bothered by, well, in my case the masculine is feeling for some time that a change is coming and, I guess I assume that what is yet inside of me, a latent energetic in my nature, is kind of crescendoing in such a way that it influences the following dream.
Or you might say that whatever it is that you’re experiencing, gets fed back to you in a dream format. And even deranged elements get fed back in dream elements. And that if they’re really deranged, then they’re really hard to decipher. But if there is something that is part of the Whole that you’re in touch with, then the deciphering of that, or part of what is coming to pass energetic of how can the inner effect in the outer, then what you are able to portray as a dream is still reflective but it has less minutia to it.
And it has to come across in a symbolic dream like this, just like in your dream you couldn’t directly use the tools of manifestation exclusively, and go and tell your sister how things needed to be. You can only reflect with a soothing diamond-like energetic. And however that came through, in some sort of inflective way, was as far as you dare go.
And in that regard, of course, your sister is you, so the “as above, so below” takes place that way. And so in a dream where you’re trying to do all of this, you do it symbolically because the directness of things has qualities of a denseness to it that kills the magic. That’s why you couldn’t help your sister, and yet you are helping her by holding the space.
So in the dream, I am compelled to back up. So there is this image that has me just walking backwards. It’s like on like a big area and I’m just triangulating through it, walking backwards. It’s nonsensical, so to speak, but that’s what I’m doing.
And when I have gotten across the area that is when I’m presented with two options. One is to be subjected with a tiny needle into my penis, which I am told is going to be very painful. The other option, which is much slower, and is designed to be painless, and doesn’t effect me as directly physically because there’s a device that’s put over the top of all of this, rather than it being out in the open, is also offered.
And so the pros and cons of each process are communicated, and when all of that has transpired, I’m given a choice. And the choice I take is the first option, which has me feeling, seeing, and directly experiencing the effect of this sort of transformation.
What happens is the needle is injected in the penis, and then through the needle a fluid is transmitted, and then the penis blows up, gets really, really big like the size of a cucumber or something, and that’s when I wake up.
This has lots of meaning, but I suppose you could say it is a little like yours. What now? So I’m aware that I am being subjected to a process that is designed to change my energetic correlation.
To handle this effect, my gravitational magnetism needs to be enhanced. Do you remember we had talked about how when you experience something in the inner, there’s the dreamer and the dreamed, you actually have something in the outer, too, that is the flip side of the coin, just dense and dumbed down, that, if you could see it, is also portraying something of an inner process, too, but not in that kind of conscious mode, necessarily, more in a dumbness.
So what I’m understanding, in terms of the magnitude of this process, is that in order for things to be more directly connected to the inner, or for the inner to be more connected to the outer, however you want to say that, my magnetism gravitational force must be correspondingly correlated – as above, so below kind of thing.
In other words, more power brought into the equation, and more power brings in more sight, more recognition, more in-the-moment. I seem to know that it works this way, as an intertwined aspect of the as above, so below process. What I mean by that is that the inner power opens up change to the physiology of manifestation so that there is a more rooted visualization and recognition.
The consequences of what I am describing, now it’s more rooted. This is more rooted like in a masculine way. This is a masculine bringing down of energy. In your dream it would be the little boy, giving something to the little boy as a quality wholeness so that he doesn’t hang out in the closet and be imbalanced.
The consequences of it working like this, as I am describing it, is a means by which the creator is able to come directly or, so to speak, ushered more directly, into manifestation. The first thing that needs to happen is I need to reverse the focus of my energy, and take back the self-defeating projections and actions of my outward attention.
This is visualized in the dream by the walking backwards through the cloud of unknowing until I have transversed the landscape of outer intentionality. Only then am I able to have the power of my being intensified, without there being unintended consequences of waywardness.
This dream portrays the symbolic process in which I leave something behind in order to embody the universal consciousness. That something I leave behind is my personal and separate cognition which gets in the way of the Wholeness of a oneness.
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Another record-setting Prime Day
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- Aug 3, 2018 | Mike Plaster
Once again, Amazon’s Prime Day brought shoppers out (well, online) in droves, with members purchasing more than 100 million products and generating estimated revenue of more than $4 billion.
Those numbers might be even more impressive when you take into consideration that the Amazon website struggled under the load of visitors early in the event. Many people experienced glitches when they first tried to search for deals or buy items. Evidently, they kept trying — perhaps the error pages featuring fun photos of the “dogs of Amazon” alleviated some of the frustration.
According to Amazon, small and midsize businesses were among the biggest beneficiaries of Prime Day. Those companies did sales of well over $1 billion, the company noted, and another report states third-party marketplace sales were up almost 90 percent during the first 12 hours.
Some other interesting facts from Prime Day:
- More people joined Amazon Prime this July 16 than on any other day in history.
- Shoppers from 17 different countries participated in the event.
- Several categories saw more than 5 million items sold, including toys, PCs/computer accessories, apparel, and kitchen products.
- Customers were definitely impressed with Amazon’s deal on an Instant Pot — collectively, they purchased more than 300,000.
In a news release, the company also highlighted several marketplace sellers who said sales were up 300 to 400 percent over a typical day, with one business owner saying 10 times the typical number of items sold.
How was your Prime Day experience? Tell us about it at email@example.com, and if your numbers were way up, it’s a great time to look into reducing the hassle of sales tax filing — Avalara TrustFile was created to help you streamline that process.
Be sure to keep our Prime Day checklist handy, too, because it’s never too early to start thinking about next year!

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TULSA, Okla. — A new report shows the impact the McGirt v. Oklahoma Supreme Court decision is having on criminal cases in Oklahoma.
The Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office commissioned the study paid for by the Department of Justice and done by two Oral Roberts University professors. This report looks at how the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Cherokee Nation and Muscogee Nation are handling cases referred to them by the Tulsa County DA's Office from July 2020 through May 2021.
According to the report, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Cherokee Nation indicted fewer than 20 percent of the nearly 1500 cases referred by the DA’s office. Researchers only got limited data from Muscogee Nation.
A majority of those cases indicted were violent felonies.
“Generally speaking, there’s still less than a third, maybe even less than 25 percent, of the violent cases that are getting picked up," said Dr. Curtis Ellis, professor of political science at ORU and one of the authors of the report. "This is more than likely an infrastructural problem. The federal courts and the tribal courts just don’t have the resources to take everything that the counties are having to hand off.”
The federal and tribal offices are seeing an influx of cases as a result of the McGirt decision, which ruled Oklahoma lacks jurisdiction on tribal land. The U.S. Attorney's Office received 52 percent of those cases referred by the Tulsa County DA's office
“Prior to McGirt, we'd do about 200 indictments a year," said Clinton Johnson, acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma. "I think we're on track to do something close to 600 to 650 this year.”
Johnson said they’ve increased their staff by about 55 percent since McGirt, including 24 new federal prosecutors sworn in last week. And, as the report shows, some cases are taking priority.
“Because of our resources, we’ve had to triage cases," Johnson said. "And when we triage those cases our first concern is violent felonies, felonies against children, gun crimes and things of that nature.”
But where does that leave the other cases?
“It seems like the smaller, the traffic crimes, or misdemeanor drug offenses, or, honestly, even misdemeanor domestic violence cases, that appears to be falling through the cracks," Ellis said.
Johnson said some of those cases are being referred to the tribes. The report shows Cherokee Nation is indicting non-felony cases at a higher rate than U.S. Attorney’s Office.
“Those other cases are also not going unprosecuted," Johnson said. "They're going to the tribes right now. We're referring those cases, property crimes and things of that nature, to the two tribes in my district that are affected by the decision, which is the Muscogee Nation and the Cherokee Nation.”
You can view the McGirt v Oklahoma Victim Impact Report here.
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